Kaysville/Fruit Heights Journal | September 2023

Sept., 2023 Vol. 2 Iss. 22

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There are locked gates and guards everywhere but women at the Utah Corrections Facility are looking ahead to a future outside those walls. The Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) and Davis Technical College (Davis Tech) are partnering to offer three new certification programs specifically for incarcerated women. A celebration to launch the programs was held at the correctional facility last week.

“We’re celebrating the beginning of a wonderful program,” said Executive Director, Utah Department of Corrections, Brian Redd. “Day to day we’ll make these programs happen. I’m inspired by your efforts in these circumstances. We’re on your side.”

The three additional programs include: Automation and Robotics, Web and Graphic Design and Information Technology.

Redd shared an experience he had when he was a police officer. “I was walking the streets in the Rio Grande area,” he said. “Most would not look at troopers but one man talked to us so we asked him about his life. He did mixed martial arts in the Olympics but he had gotten injured and became addicted. He was homeless because of addiction.”

He’d spent three years down there, said Redd. “He’d lost his family and his job. We told him ‘if you want help, we'll give you help.’”

Redd said they’d see him down there occasionally. “One day he came to us and said ‘I’m done. I want help. I need treatment.’ We helped him get a job at McDonald’s. Last year we were walking down the street and saw ‘Bill.’ We embraced in a hug. He said he was back with his 2-yearold daughter and his family. He had a job in construction paying $20 an hour.”

It was an inspiring story, he said. “We all need others. We appreciate the support of DTC to work to get individuals jobs and get out. Recidivism decreases if when people get out they have jobs.”

“Rep. (Melissa) Ballard’s commitment to education is unwavering,” said DTC President Darin Brush. “She has worked to add these three programs. There’s special value in quality education to help folks succeed. From the graduates we’ve had in the

last three years, 80% have not returned to incarceration.”

Ballard worked in the legislature to get more education for women in prison.

“There are pieces of legislation that we did for you,” she said. “We passed laws that those incarcerated should get education as soon as possible. You as women get the same educational opportunity as men do now.”

Coretta Scott King said women are the soul of the nation, said Ballard. “You can change generations and your family by who you are. Hope can make a difference not just in your life but those around you.”

Jessica Luna is in the Automation and Robotics program. “My son is a train engineer,” she said. “He encouraged me to come here and then I can get a job with his company when I come home. I used to do clerical work before I came to prison. My only experience was with basic computers. Now I’ll be leaving with many, many skills and knowledge.”

“My father passed away in November,” said Miranda Jones who is in the same program. “His passion was old classic cars and I would help him. The classic cars don’t have any computers but I’m learning how to write code that can run electronics,

HVAC, mechanics, everything.”

Jones is also enrolled in Salt Lake Community College in criminal law. “These skills can take me anywhere,” she said. “My passion is helping other people. Knowledge is power.” It’s called corrections not punishment, said Ballard. “This gives people the opportunity to correct their habits from a previous lifestyle and create new lives. This is a big deal for women. It gives them the opportunity for a living wage to support a family. It’s vastly different for women – it’s a game changer.”l

THE BUZZ ON LOCAL BEEKEEPING

Recently, the City Council was briefed about a request to allow beekeeping in the city. Kaysville Planning Commissioner Steve Lyon is a beekeeping hobbyist and submitted a text amendment application requesting the city adopt an ordinance to allow beekeeping in residential zones if certain standards are maintained.

Lyon, no stranger to economic development and planning, has worked in various counties and municipalities. He was appointed to the Planning Commission circa 2018 and is on his second term. He and his family have resided in Kaysville since 2010, and have moved twice, but always remained within the city.

When Lyon first began beekeeping about three years ago, he began with two hives (he now has three but did lose one due to last year’s harsh winter). He enrolled in a three-year Master Beekeeping Course through the University of Montana; having completed his first year, he is now a certified Apprentice. Part of the course provided information on looking at local ordinances to ensure beekeeping is allowed, in what areas, and various related standards. Noting that Kaysville did not have an ordinance, he then reviewed local entity ordinances (Layton, Bountiful, Salt Lake) and worked with planning staff to come up with one for Kaysville consideration.

City Zoning Administrator, Dan Jessop, reviewed the information submitted by the applicant and conducted some independent research. Through this process, he validated that the standards proposed by the applicant are acceptable for healthy hives and bees. Both staff and applicant analysis found that urban beehives (also known as apiaries) encourage domestic pollination and are conducive to urban farming. Beekeepers must be registered and licensed with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. There are standards for size (placement must be 5’ from property lines) and

By Cindi Mansell | c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

numbers of colonies, allowing for “not” over-populating so they can thrive. The ordinance also prescribes for hive construction with proper features to ensure healthy bees as well as provide for proper equipment and conduct to promote happy healthy colonies without creating a nuisance.

Lyon said, “part of his motivation for pursuing beekeeping is to maintain the agricultural heritage that Kaysville has historically offered.” He said bees go straight up from the hive and fly within a ½ mile, pollinating as they go and returning to the hive. When asked how bees know where to return, Lyon said bees have instinct; once they know where the hive is they return (always keyed into the queen bee herself). Last year, Lyon was able to produce 50 pounds of honey harvest and is very proud of his hobby “being able to play with fire, bees, chemicals, insects, science and biology to produce a viable product and retain ancestral farming behavior.”

Various local establishments offer classes, and beekeeping popularity is on the rise. The Utah Beekeepers’ Association was organized in 1892 and aims to keep beekeepers in the State of Utah informed about what is happening in the industry; and to promote beekeeping and honey production for all commercial, sideliner, and hobbyist beekeepers. Bees are essential for the health of people and the planet. Honey and other products have medicinal properties, and the role of bees as pollinators makes them vital for food supplies. Lyon said, “basically, without pollination, you won’t have farming.”

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Beekeepers must be registered and licensed with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. There are standards for size (placement must be 5’ from property lines) and numbers of colonies, allowing for “not” over-populating so they can thrive. Courtesy photo

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BDAC Junior Artist-in-Residence continues artistic education at Utah State

D espite recently graduating from Davis High, David Ammon Downs is already a decorated artist. He’s been featured in local galleries and was even named the Junior Artist-in-Residence at the Bountiful Davis Art Center. He’s about to face his biggest undertaking yet: heading up to Utah State University to study art.

Downs said art has been ingrained in him since birth; his grandfather, Michael J. Nelson, was an artist, and Downs took his first art class from him.

“That proved to me that art is something that can be learned,” Downs said of the experience. “It was something that I found really interesting and exciting.”

Downs said he continued to make art throughout his childhood, either by doodling on his homework or taking classes in school. The class that had the greatest impact on him was the advanced art class at Davis High School, which he took his junior year.

“You're […] given the ability to create,” Downs said of the class. “It’s such a positive environment.”

Amy Morley, who teaches the class, said she gives her students a lot of freedom to create what they want. Each student needs to complete a certain number of projects, and they are given unstructured studio time during class to work on them.

“The goal for my program is to just provide a studio space where my students can have fun making art and experimenting,” Morley said. “They feed off each other’s ideas and creativity and they get ideas from each other.”

The students also participate in group critiques, where they evaluate each other’s work and offer advice. Downs said this was another benefit of the class.

“When you’re creating art, I feel like sometimes we're kind of stuck in a bubble,” Downs said. “And to have these different ideas and […] different points of views, it’s super helpful.”

By Ariel Harmer | a.harmer@davisjournal.com

On Fridays, Morley teaches her students to use a new material, and she said the students often start using that material in their projects or are inspired to use other, less common ones.

Downs, for instance, began using a material she hadn’t seen used before. He began the class with a focus on charcoal drawings and forayed into paintings, but soon settled on what has become his signature medium: sculptures made of recycled material and masking tape.

“I loved teaching Ammon. He’s really creative and brings some new ideas to the table,” Morley said. “It was fun to provide a space for him to experiment and have some fun with new techniques.”

Morley said it’s important for budding artists like Downs to take as many art classes as possible, whether in school or from local art programs, because it allows them to experiment and find their niche.

“You don't know what you like until you try it,” she said. “And Ammon – I mean, I know he didn't know that he was going to focus on masking tape art until he just tried it.”

Downs submitted some of his sculptures to local galleries and had his work featured in the Eccles Community Art Center and the Bountiful Davis Art Center (BDAC), where he won second place in sculpture in a competition.

Downs’s involvement with the BDAC didn’t end there; he was selected as their Junior Artist-in-Residence earlier this year.

As part of the program, he has had access to a private studio at the BDAC gallery, located on Bountiful Main Street. He has used his time at the studio to work on several new sculptures, which will be displayed at an exhibition at the gallery this coming March.

Downs said one of the best parts of the residency has been the opportunity to learn from the other artists at the center.

“Being able to talk to people who are a little bit more experienced and being able to just bounce off ideas with them has been a really cool experience,” he said.

Downs’s time at the center will be coming to a close soon, as he is heading off to Utah State University this fall to study art. He described his choice to attend as a “bit of a spur-of-the-moment decision,” as he’d been unsure whether or not he would go to college at all.

“I'd been going back and forth and very unsure what I should do for college and whether or not I should do other things,” he said. “Should I take a year off? Should I explore other things? Should I just go straight into work?”

While he was debating, Amy Morley suggested that he apply for a scholarship awarded to A.P. Art students by the Kaysville Art Club. He won, and attended a lunch where he had the opportunity to

meet and thank the people who had funded the scholarship.

“That’s really what persuaded my decision to not only go to college but actually go to Utah State,” he said. “I was talking to quite a few of [the club members] and they were mentioning that Utah State would be a great place to continue my arts.”

Downs said he’s excited to go to Utah State, but will miss being at the Bountiful Davis Art Center. He expressed his hopes that people in the community would continue to visit it, support its artists and learn about local art.

“The Bountiful Davis Art Center gets a lot of traction and I think that’s super important,” he said. “Everyone should just go and really visit [BDAC] and just go appreciate everybody’s art. Honestly, go buy something – supporting local artists is really important.” l

“Human Effect,” a sculpture by Davis County artist David Ammon Downs made of recycled materials, masking tape, and paint. Photo courtesy of David Ammon Downs

1923

Funeral for Layton handcart pioneer Funeral services were held in the Layton ward chapel, Wednesday, for Hyrum Evans, handcart pioneer of 1855, who passed away at his home in Layton, Monday night of ailments incident to old age.

Mr. Evans was born in Wales, January 19, 1851, the son of Thomas and Ann Johns Evans – He emigrated to America in 1855 and crossed the plains in the Edward Bunker handcart company. He made one trip across the plains for emigrants and was called to St. George to assist in building the temple there, where he hauled rock from the canyons for the building.

1933

Get ready for school

Approximately 20,000,000 children, ranging from near-graduates to kindergarteners, will converge on our streets and highways this September, all approaching central points. Through the summer they have been scattered throughout the length and breadth of the land; now they are to be mobilized, crossing our city thoroughfares or country lanes in long lines going to school or coming home. It is the solemn duty of every motorist to see to it that these youngsters have a safe passage. By following a few simple rules, we can help cut down the toll of 3,400 children killed and 152,550 injured in 1932. Every motorist should remember to approach a school zone with care; to slow down at all intersections; to watch his speed on curves in the country.

1943

Auxiliary unit installs Bountiful officer

Mrs. W.F. Rohwer of Bountiful was installed president of the auxiliary unit of the American Legion George R. Day post at Bountiful, Thursday in special ceremonies at the Legion home, it was announced by Mrs. Margaret Handy, retiring president.

Mrs. Grace Anderson of Farmington, district president, was the installing officer. A number of district officials were present.

Mrs. Handy who has been named new publicity chairman for her unit, reported that public dances each Saturday night will be held at the Legion home, to accommodate many dancers who have requested that this be done.

1953

Your social security

When did you last pay the premium on your life insurance or the mortgage installment on your home? We bet that either by receipt or canceled check you made mighty sure you got an acknowledgment of your payment.

Today over 62 million Americans pay premiums for the insurance protec-

tion provided by the Social Security Act. Yet, many of them never take the trouble to learn whether they have received full credit for all the money they have paid into this insurance system.

1963

South Davis Explorers attend Provo conference Explorer Scouts and their leaders from Bountiful and Centerville participated in the first annual International Explorer Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Brigham Young University, Provo, Aug. 23-28. More than 3,500 boys of high school age attended the conference. During the week the youths received instruction in citizenship, physical and personal fitness, and exploring. They also took part in group discussions on a wide range of world issues and held their own talent show. Most of the sessions were held in the huge field house on the BYU campus where the explorers heard talks by LDS Church leaders and nationally prominent persons.

1973

Davis hospitals under attack Davis County’s proposed hospital construction plans have come under attack this week, but county officials say the persons making the charges “don’t have all the true facts.”

Charges that Davis County was “over-building” in the hospital program stemmed from a report by State Rep. Loren N. Pace (R – Salt Lake). Rep. Pace suggested that the proposed hospitals not be built until the “empty bed situation in existing hospitals is clarified.” He said he was “concerned about adding 149 beds in south Davis county and building a 125-bed hospital in north Davis county.”

1983

Word to the wise: ‘Don’t vandalize Davis schools’ FARMINGTON—The word’s getting out – it’s not so easy to vandalize Davis School District buildings, these days. That’s one kind of patronage the district doesn’t seek, and thanks to an ongoing program that’s adding more and more schools, vandalism is on the decline even as the district opens more buildings, says Asst. Supt. John S. White.

“The feeling of our personnel is that this (new) monitoring system is beginning to make a difference,” he has told the board of education, illustrating its effectiveness by relating an instance where someone entered an elementary school late at night, using a key, went to the photo-copying machine, then to the supply room, and back to the copying machine.

SDMF crews respond to fires in Bountiful, Centerville

South Davis Metro Fire crews were called out to two different fires this week, one in Bountiful on Sunday and another in Centerville on Wednesday. No injuries were reported in either incident. Sunday’s fire was in a four unit condo complex. The cause of the fire is believed to be a barbecue malfunction. The fire went up the side of the house and into the eaves and roof. It collapsed onto the living/dinning room. Crews were able to save the rest of the condo and the other units.

Crews responded to a residential fire in Centerville Wednesday just before 1:30 p.m. at 600 S. 300 East. No one was home at the time. The fire was mostly inside the home and firefighters had to cut a hole in the roof to let the heat and gasses out, said SDMF Deputy Fire Chief Greg Stewart. The blaze was under control about an hour later but crews were on the scene to watch for hotspots. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Centerville CERT training set for Sept. 5

A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Centerville is set to begin Sept. 5. Classes start at 6:30 p.m. on either Tuesday or Thursday at the Centerville Fire Station. Fee is $30. Add $10 for printed materials. Register at centervilleutah.gov. For more information contact Stephanie Ivie, 385-259-5965.

Heavy traffic delays expected this weekend

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) encourages drivers to plan ahead for heavy traffic along the Wasatch Front this weekend due to the Labor Day holiday. Traffic engineers expect travel times to be impacted on Northbound I-15 in Davis County of up to 10 minutes on Friday, September 1, from 1 p.m – 7 p.m.

Across the state, most UDOT projects will suspend construction and open all lanes to traffic to help reduce delays during Labor Day weekend (Friday through Monday). In some work zones, these restrictions will continue through the weekend where needed to ensure safety or accommodate ongoing construction, according to UDOT.

Drivers should plan for construction conditions including traffic restrictions, reduced speeds, uneven pavement, and narrow or shifting lanes. In Farmington, lanes are shifted on I-15 between Parrish Lane in Centerville and 200 West in Farmington for construction of the new bridges that will connect I-15 to the future West Davis Highway. Construction on this project is scheduled for completion in 2024.

DCSO K-9s celebrated on International Dog Day

The Davis County Sheriff’s Office gave a shout out to their favorite “Fab Four” in celebration of International Dog Day, Aug. 26. “Zeke, Loki, Chaos and Rolf might be the cutest members of the Sheriff’s Office, but that’s not what earns them their tennis balls and treats,” a DCSO post said. “Every day these K9 officers and their handlers give their all to Davis County and we’re grateful for all of their hard work. We hope you all get some extra treats and scratches today.”

Keep Walking and Live On

The Davis County Health Department is hosting an eight-week walking program for all residents in Davis County that starts on Sept. 4. “Grab a couple friends, your dog, or your kids to Keep Walking and Live On!” the DCHD Facebook post said. Go to https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc5wdmVD.../viewform to register. Register before Sept. 4 and get a free walking swag bag just for signing up.

A fire in a Bountiful home on Sunday looks to be caused by a barbecue malfunction.

Region 1 girls soccer begins as Davis stays undefeated

By Josh McFadden | joshdmcfadden@hotmail.com

School has started in Davis County, and so has Region 1 girls soccer action.

After winning each of its five nonleague matches, the Davis Darts picked up a victory in their region opener, ousting Weber 5-0 in a display of strong defense and potent offense. The Darts are now 6-0.

Despite the blowout win, things were tight early on, and the Darts didn’t get rolling on offense until the second half. All five Davis goals came after halftime. That’s when Jessi Larkin found her groove. The senior scored a pair of second-half goals, the first two of her career. Emmerson Taylor Sammy Maudsley and Calie Clark also scored. Assists came from Tessa Franks and Brooklyn Phongsavath. Elesha Magley got her shutout, the third of the season for the senior.

Through six games, Davis has allowed just two goals while scoring 23. Four of Davis’ six wins have been by at least three

goals.

The Darts are favorites to capture the Region 1 title and repeat as Class 6A champions. So far, the team has been dominant. Davis hosted Fremont on Tuesday, after our press time. Next up is a trip to Syracuse on Thursday.

Farmington

The Phoenix went 4-2 in non-league contests and are 1-1 in Region 1 games to start out.

Last week, Farmington beat Syracuse in an exciting shootout, outdueling the Titans 3-2 in penalty kicks. The game was tied at 2-2 after regulation. Neither team scored in the two overtime periods. Farmington trailed 1-0 at halftime but got goals from Oaklee Stanford and Paige Erickson in the second half. Stanford also had an assist, as

did Claire Rencher. For Erickson, it was her second goal of the season and sixth of her career. Stanford, just a freshman, got her first-ever high school goal in the win.

Farmington fell to 5-3 overall on Tuesday in a high-scoring 5-4 loss to Weber. The Phoenix nearly made an amazing comeback after trailing 4-0 at halftime, a nearly impossible deficit to overcome in soccer. But the Phoenix tallied four goals of their own in the second half. Unfortunately for Farmington, Weber tacked on one goal after halftime to

earn the win. Macey Call had a big day for the Phoenix. The sophomore had three goals to give her five for the season. Cara Christopherson had the other goal. Rencher had two assists, and Taytem Grant and Morgan Nielson each assisted on goals.

The Phoenix will look to get above .500 in region play this Thursday when they host Layton. l

Tessa Franks, Davis (22) mixes it up with Madeline Orme. (Photos by Roger V. Tuttle)

Ashley Bangerter, Davis (16) does a ball-balance on her belly.

Davis cross country team off and running

By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Davis High junior Jonny Reed and senior Isaac Lundberg are back for the Darts boys squad this season, hoping to improve on last year’s 13th-place showing at state. “We’re very young still with a bunch of juniors and a few sophomores and freshman,” said head coach Paul Timothy. “We’d love to have Johnny and Isaac in the top 10 and hope to close the gap with our next group. We’re about progress more than anything and trying to claw our way back to what Davis has been.”

Jami Caldwell will be assisting Timothy and coaching the girls team who are led by seniors Kate Larsen and Allie Allen. Others to watch out for, according to Caldwell, are senior Angelina Lione – who moved from Texas – along with freshman Izzy Cram, junior Helen Glaze and sophomore Keeley Miller. Also on the 2023 DHS squad this season are Noah Arnell, Grant Batt, Devin Black, Benjamin Brown, Jennifer Brumbaugh, Trenton Caldwell, Ammon Chase, Jonas Clay, Heber Davis, Ella Draxler, Brianna Forbes, Lillia Hauck, Noah Hauck, Anna Hirst, Joseph Hirst, Harrison Hughs, Williams Iverson, Levi Jackman, Clara Jenks, Quinton Jenks, Jace Johnston, Jonah Jones, Eliza Knechtel, Lidian Larson, Sean LeDuc, Tyler LeDuc, Dante Lione, Samuel Lundberg, Mason Ma-

gee, Allison Montgomery, Sara Norton, Isaac Oaks, Parker Olsen, Chase Palmer, Ellina Perry, James Peters, Blake Pierson, Cade Rawlings, Emily Reed, Christian Robbins, Nora Shaw, Joseph Skousen, Alex Slade, Ethan Slade, Juliet Stanley, Brigham Stevens, Eliza Swain, Nathan Taggart, Gabriel Trujillo and Ivan VanDrimmelen and Natalie Wright.

At the Region 1 Pre-Region race Aug. 26, Jonny Reed’s second-place finish led the varsity boys who came in second as a team. Also top-10 for Davis were Isaac Lundberg (fifth) and Gabe Trujillo (ninth). Isabella Cram’s sixth-place showing led the varsity girls squad who finished fourth.

Isaac Oaks won the JV boys race, leading the Darts to a first-place finish, with Cade Stout coming in sixth while Sara’ Norton’s 20th-place finish was the top runner for the fourth-place JV girls team. Davis will also race at Pre-Region at the Park City Invitational Sept. 8, Border Wars at Sugarhouse Park Sept. 16, District Championships at Layton Park Sept. 27, Region Championships at the Weber County Fairgrounds Oct. 4 and Divisionals at Lakeside Sports Complex Oct. 10. The 6A state championships will be held Oct. 24 at the Regional Athletic Center. l

‘Vehicle-centered uses’ along major city corridors

By Cindi Mansell | c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

Kaysville City desires to encourage a diverse and healthy business profile. They would also like to implement the City Center and Downtown vision identified in the 2022 General Plan to ensure that development and redevelopment occur in a manner consistent with resident desires. They also want to maintain and attract businesses and uses which create and enhance walkable mixed-use places which are desirable as a destination.

The city has made extensive efforts the past few years to plan for redevelopment of the City Center area, which includes 200 North between 100 West and I-15 and Main Street from the north boundary through the historic downtown area. Feeling that such uses detract from the vision of mixed-use and people-centered destination, Staff was asked to look at implementing an ordinance which would prevent the City Center area from becoming oversaturated by uses which only serve vehicles.

An item originally came to the Planning Commission in March with a draft ordinance that would restrict additional car washes within proximity of existing or permitted car washes. The draft concept pushed forward after a flux of tunnel car washes, all within blocks of each other, were proposed or permitted in the City Center area.

As initial discussion on changes in the City Center area took place; during that meeting, Commissioners expressed a desire to look at limiting a variety of uses which only serve vehicles, instead of focusing on one use such as carwashes. The Planning Commission implemented a pending ordinance restriction during the meeting and continued the item to a further date. The Commission directed staff to expand the

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proposed restrictions to better support the 2022 General Plan City Center concept.

A revised draft of the ordinance, which would eliminate uses which are singularly focused on vehicles, was presented at the July 13, 2023, Planning Commission meeting. A public hearing was held at that meeting and discussion on the expanded draft ordinance. During the public hearing, one comment was received from a representative of Quick Quack car wash. While the commentator was supportive of the ordinance change, they asked for an exemption from the non-conforming use section of the City’s ordinance. Their request would allow for The Good Spray car wash to demolish the existing facility and construct a tunnel wash over two adjacent parcels.

After a lengthy discussion, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to send a recommendation for approval of the draft ordinance to the City Council. They also recommended the Redevelopment Agency consider implementing a Community Reinvestment Area and funding to speed up the land use change and to assist property owners in the area to comply with the proposed ordinance change.

The City Council recently reviewed updated proposed regulations to align better with the Planning Commission direction and the vision set forth in the recently adopted 2022 General Plan. After lengthy debate and discussion, and finding that limiting uses which are similarly focused on vehicles along major corridors of 200 North between I-15 and 100 East and Main Street between the city’s northern border and 100 South as being a critical first step in identified placemaking goals and objectives, the City Council voted unanimously in approval of the ordinance at its Aug. 3, 2023 meeting. l

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

Summer Nights With the Stars

Splish Splash: The Music of Bobby Darin Starring Ron Gartner

Tuesday, Sept. 5, 8 p.m., $10-$30 Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton

Create Better Health w/ Favorite Fall Foods

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7-8 p.m.

Clearfield Branch Library, 1 N. Main Street

Dealing With Dementia

Workshop

Thursday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. FREE but register to elarsen@co.davis.

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Central Davis Senior Activity Center, 81 E. Center St., Kaysville

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, Sept. 7, 4 p.m. to dusk

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

USU Botanical Center: Scarecrow Walk

Sept. 7-17, dawn to dusk, FREE

USU Botanical Center, 80 E. 725 S., Kaysville

Farmington 9/11 Day of Service: Pantry Pack Assembly

Friday, Sept. 8, 5-7 p.m.

22 S. 650 West, Farmington

Gangrene Comedy Festival

Friday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m., $5-$15 Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton

West Bountiful Arts Council

Fall Concert Series: The Leger Family

Friday, Sept. 8, 7-8 p.m. West Bountiful City Hall, 550 N. 800 W.

Bountiful Day of Service

Saturday, Sept. 9

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9-11 Day of Service Kaysville

Rail Trail Clean-up

Saturday, Sept. 9, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 1277 W. Whispering Meadows Lane South, Kaysville

Clearfield Dog Splash

Saturday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $5 per dog Clearfield Aquatic and Fitness Center, 825 State St.

Second Saturdays of Summer

Artist Reception & Show

Saturday, Sept. 9, 4-8 p.m.

Create chalk art along Main Street Canyon Gallery, 75 N. Main St., Kaysville

Sub-For-Santa Concert, Featuring Mid-Life Crisis

Saturday, Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m., $10 Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton

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Those costs of providing government services – nobody likes a tax increase

The costs of providing essential government services, capital investment and infrastructure, have increased significantly. The increased costs and record inflation has impacted the City’s budget just like it has impacted the budgets of its businesses and residents.

Due to those increased costs and other financial pressures on the City budget, the Kaysville City Fiscal Year 2024 Budget included a moderate property tax increase. A property tax increase will allow the City to continue to provide the same level of services that residents enjoy.

By state law, a city must adopt a budget in mid-June for the next year when they are still working through the current year budget that runs from July 1 to June 30. For this reason, fiscal policy requires holding a Truth in Taxation each year to provide two more months (June to August) to evaluate how the prior year closed out and what financial conditions are needed to prepare for in the coming year. Influences on these calculations with fluctuating revenue include items such as sales tax, energy tax, building permits, inc.

Property taxes in Utah are a revenue-based system. State law limits the City to receiving the same dollar amount in property tax as it received the prior year (except taxes from new development) unless the City goes through

By Cindi Mansell | c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

the Truth in Taxation process. Therefore, as property values go up, the “Certified Tax Rate” goes down. As a result, when home values rise, the city does not collect inflationary growth. A city is required to set a budget based on the same revenue as the prior year.

Kaysville proposed a certified tax rate of .001562. The average value of a home in Kaysville is $640,000, and residential property receives a 45% discount, making the taxable value $352,000. The proposed tax increase on the average value of a home is approximately $8.25 per month ($99.26 per year). The tax on a $640,000 business would increase approximately $180.48 per year.

Property tax revenue goes into the City’s general fund which pays for important services such as police protection, fire and emergency services, parks and recreation, streets, snow removal, community development and administration. Property taxes are only a portion of what the city needs to provide these critical services.

During the recent Fiscal Year 2024 budget review process, issues were discussed and reviewed in considering the need to supplement the general fund with a moderate property tax increase. Primary issues affecting the budget included providing the same standard of service, recovering the lost buying power due to

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record inflation, maintaining the investment in infrastructure and capital improvements and the need to develop and maintain qualified and well-trained employees with competitive compensation. Once the Council approves the proposed budget, Kaysville City can increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 19.51% above last year’s property tax budgeted revenue, excluding eligible new growth.

Effective budgeting and management of public funds requires ongoing analysis of desired services in achieving a proper balance between revenues and expenditures. Property taxes are one of the few sources of stable revenue under the direct control of the city during

the budget process. A moderate increase in this revenue source allows the city to continue to provide important services to its residents and businesses.

The public was invited to speak to the Council and conduct open dialogue and comments from the public attending the hearing ranged anywhere from broad support, not supporting an increase at all, asking to raise taxes a tiny bit each year a whole bunch every few years, or reducing city services. Citing the need to provide outstanding services for a reasonable cost to the citizens of Kaysville, the Council voted unanimously in favor of the tax increase and adoption of its 2024 Budgets. l

Mom & Sons – Party in the Park

By Cindi Mansell | c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

Attention moms! Grab your son(s) and join us on Sept. 8 for a party in the park.

There will be lawn games, dodgeball, water kickball, refreshments, crafts, and more.

The cost is $30 for the mom and one (1) son ($25 + $5), with each additional son being $5.

All ages are welcome.

Registration will include craft, activities, and refreshments (shaved ice).

Registration for this event goes through

Sept. 1. When registering, please only register the mom. Only one registration is necessary and you will specify the number of sons during checkout.

The event is from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gailey Park – Pavilion 1.

To register go to https://secure.rec1.com/ UT/kaysville-ut/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI2NzI5NTU= l

I grew up in Bountiful, graduated from Bountiful High School, served a 2-year LDS mission to Mexico, and went to the University of Utah where I was a starting outside linebacker on the football team for two years and a 2nd team Academic All American in 2002.

I graduated cum laude in biology, earned my MBA degree in 2003 and my MD in 2007, graduating as co-president of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society for my medical school graduating class.

I completed my internship at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray and my dermatology residency at the University of Southern California, where I served as chief resident my final year. After residency, I worked at Stanford University as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Clinic Chief for Stanford’s Dermatology Clinic. I also directed the medical student subinternship in dermatology for Stanford’s 4th year medical students, and was awarded the Faculty Teaching Award in 2014 by the Stanford Dermatology Residents.

Q: Tell us about your practice?

A: Bahr Dermatology opened in 2015, when I was a solo practitioner. Since then, we’ve added two physician assistants, Anthony Johnson, PA-C, and Shanna Acord, PA-C. All three of us are Utah natives who love the Davis County community.

Q: What are your qualifications?

A I am board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Utah Medical Association, the Utah Dermatology Association, the

Pacific Dermatologic Association, and the American Society of Mohs Surgeons. I’m an expert in medical and surgical dermatology treatments and I regularly lecture at national and regional meetings, including a course I direct at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Q: What services do you offer?

A We do all types of dermatology services including skin cancer screenings, acne treatment, wart removal, chemical peels and Botox, fillers, microneedling and Mohs surgery, plus treatments for age spots, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss and excessive sweating.

Q: What sets your company apart from your competitors?

A Our practice is strongly rooted in the community. We truly care about patients like they are friends and family, and many of them are! Our providers take their time with patients. We strive to support other small businesses and uplift our community by participating in local events and services.

I am the president of the Bountiful Rotary Club, and I’m actively involved in service activities within the community.

Q: Who is your ideal client?

A Anyone with skin, hair, and/or nails! Our patients are amazing and tell their friends and family about us.

Q: What should potential customers know about Bahr Dermatology?

A We have excellent appointment availability! Patients with urgent skin issues can call in at the beginning of the day and make same day appointments. We have three different providers, including at least one of each gender depending on the patient's preference. We take our time with patients, thoroughly discussing their concerns. Our providers have excellent bedside manner.

We have maintained affordable prices throughout the years. We try to save our patients money by helping them find affordable medications. Our entire staff has impressive qualifications.

Q: What is your favorite service offered?

A I love spending more time with patients during surgery to give them the best possible results. Anthony Johnson, PA-C enjoys surgery as well, and often joins me in surgery. Shanna Acord, PA-C has a special interest in cosmetic dermatology, including injectable neurotoxins and fillers. We see all kinds of skin conditions ranging from acne to rashes to skin cancer to cosmetics.

NOTICES OBITUARY

Darrell Fred (Dick) Larson

Darrell Fred (Dick) Larson, a very good man, passed away on Aug. 26, 2023, surrounded by family. Darrell is survived by his beautiful and caring wife, Judith Fehlberg Larson, his children, Leslie Phillips, David Larson, Keith Larson, Doug Larson, and Lorie Gordon, and his 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Darrell was born in 1935 to Charles Walton Larson and Florence Zesiger Larson. They made their first home in Centerville, Utah. Charles passed away when Darrell was just a baby, leaving Florence to raise her two sons, Howard and Darrell. The boys were a handful, and work was scarce during WWII. Florence cut hair to buy food and welcomed help from her loving family. Florence’s parents, Fred and Kate Zesiger – whose farm was the present site of Tolman Elementary and Zesiger Park – and several Zesiger uncles all helped raise Darrell and his brother. Darrell was taught to work hard, play ball, and laugh a lot.

Darrell’s mom later married Lloyd Bishop and relocated the boys to Kaysville, Utah. Darrell gained an instant brother, Lloyd Kay, and, a few years later, a new younger brother, Rob Bishop. Darrell graduated from Davis High School, served two years in the Army (mostly playing ball and dancing in the officers’ club), and then served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the British Isles. He shipped himself home with a vintage VW Bug and finished a degree in business at the University of Utah.

Darrell danced the night away one evening with Judy at the Terrace Ballroom, and he knew right away he was smitten. They married in the Salt Lake Temple on June 18, 1962, and they settled in Bountiful, Utah to raise their five kids. Through the years, the family has loved spending time with each other and friends playing sports, skiing, boating, and taking annual trips to Lake Powell. With plenty of luck and a little divine intervention, Darrell and Judy always managed to bring home the same number of kids they left with.

Darrell spent the first 20 years of his career with IBM selling typewriters. Nobody sold typewriters better than Darrell. Rather than mess with the new “computer fad,” Darrell left IBM and he and Judy opened an insurance agency in Bountiful, Larson Insurance Services, where they worked for the next 20 years. Despite being president of the local chamber of commerce, Darrell never had a great business model – often “forgiving” client premiums, taking over car payments, and caring for every widow in town. But it was never about selling typewriters or insurance; Darrell’s business was about his ministry. Darrell finally agreed to retire so he and Judy could serve missions – one to Nairobi, Kenya and another to Rochester, New York.

To know Darrell was to love him, because he loved you. His eye twinkle and wry grin

let you know you were in on the joke. He loved a good Jazz game or baseball game, shoulder rubs, a suspenseful Grisham novel or spy film, a George Shearing LP, high school reunions, and a Seigfreid's bratwurst and hot potato salad. You could find him monthly serving food at St. Vincent’s soup kitchen and weekly serving in the Bountiful Temple. He loved to listen to his kids argue over politics and make fun of them for taking themselves too seriously. Darrell was a great coach, counselor, teacher, husband, father, and friend. His was a life well lived.

Can’t wait to see you again pops!

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at 11 a.m., at the Centerville Stake Center (950 North Main St., Centerville).

Viewings will be held Friday evening, Sept. 1, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, (295 North Main St., Bountiful) and Saturday morning prior to the service at the stake center from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery. Services will be streamed live on Dick’s obituary at www.russonmortuary.com.

Examination of Darrell’s papers, yielded a number of receipts for his favorite charities, so in lieu of flowers, he’d love it if you’d choose to donate instead to any of the following:

Primary Children’s Hospital

Smile Train

Doctors Without Borders

American Red Cross

American Cancer Society

Mercy Ships

Bountiful Food Pantry

Salvation Army

PBS, Utah

Save the Children

Sandy Hook Promise

Gregory C. Zaugg (11184) greg@tmglaw.com

Scott M. McCullough (11303) scottm@tmglaw.com THE MCCULLOUGH GROUP, LLC

405 South Main Street, Suite 800, Suite 600

Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Telephone: 801-530-7359

Attorneys

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RITA JO GEISLER, also known as RITA G. GEISLER, DECEASED.

(801) 364-9127

NOTICE TO HEIRS

Probate No. 233700486

NOTICE TO HEIRS Estate of Rita Jo Geisler (also known as Rita G. Geisler), Deceased;

Probate No. 233700486

Richard Seth Geisler, whose address is 480 East Burton Lane, Kaysville, Utah, 84037, has petitioned the Court to be appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. This is notice to heirs of the estate to (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the applicant for personal representative at the address above or to the applicant's attorney of record, Gregory C. Zaugg, at The McCullough Group, LLC, 405 South Main Street, Suite 800, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 within ten (10) days of the last publication of this notice, or (2) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of this notice or be forever barred.

DATED this 16th day of August, 2023.

Gregory C. Záugg

THE MCCULLOUGH GROUP, LLC

405 South Main Street, Suite 800, Suite 600 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Telephone: 801-530-7359

Publishing: 8/25/2023, 9/1/2023, 9/8/2023

Gregory C. Zaugg (11184) greg@tmglaw.com

Scott M. McCullough (11303) scottm@tmglaw.com

THE MCCULLOUGH GROUP, LLC

405 South Main Street, Suite 800, Suite 600 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Telephone: 801-530-7359

Facsimile: (801) 364-9127

Attorneys for Applicant for Personal Representative, Richard Seth Geisler

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DICK GAYLEN GEISLER, also known as DICK G. GEISLER, DECEASED.

NOTICE TO HEIRS

Probate No. 233700487

IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF DAVIS COUNTY STATE OF UTAH

NOTICE TO HEIRS

Estate of Dick Gaylen Geisler (also known as Dick G. Geisler), Deceased; Probate No.

233700487

Richard Seth Geisler, whose address is 480 East Burton Lane, Kaysville, Utah, 84037, has petitioned the Court to be appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. This is notice to heirs of the estate to (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the applicant for personal representative at the address above or to the applicant’s attorney of record, Gregory C. Zaugg, at The McCullough Group, LLC, 405 South Main Street, Suite 800, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 within ten (10) days of the last publication of this notice, or (2) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of this notice or be forever barred.

DATED this 16th day of August, 2023.

Gregory C. Zaugg

THE MCCULLOUGH GROUP, LLC 405 South Main Street, Suite 800, Suite 600 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Telephone: 801-530-7359 Publishing: 8/25/2023, 9/1/2023, 9/8/2023

NOTICE TO WATER USERS

The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Davis County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Sep. 28, 2023 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

EXTENSION(S)

35-449 (a16717) : Riverdale City Corporation is/are filing an extension for 9.894 cfs OR 3243.44 ac-ft. (Riverdale) for MUNICIPAL: In Riverdale.

NONUSE APPLICATION(S)

31-4297 (A45992) : Harley H. and/or Laura Jean Evans, Harley Hughes and Laura Jean Evans Family Trust is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.09 cfs from groundwater (in Farmington E of Cherry Hill) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-4399 (A48131) : Harley H. and/or Laura Jean Evans, Harley Hughes and Laura Jean Evans Family Trust is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.1 cfs from groundwater (in Farmington E of Cherry Hill) for IRRIGATION.

31-4953 (A63694) : Harley Hughes and Laura Jean Evans Family Trust is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.1 cfs OR 28 ac-ft. from groundwater (in Farmington E of Cherry Hill) for IRRIGATION.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer

Published in Davis Journal on Sep. 1, 2023 & Sep. 8, 2023

Publishing: 9/1/2023, 9/8/2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given that the DAVIS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH will hold a public hearing in Room #20 02 of the Davis County Health Department, 22 South State Street, Clearfield, Utah, at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday , September 21 , 202 3 . Pursuant to Utah Code 26A-1-12(1) , the Board of Health will hold a public hearing to afford interested persons an opportunity to submit written data, views, and comments regarding proposed changes to the Tobacco Retailer Regulation . The proposed changes update the current regulation that establishes a process to administer and enforce tobacco retailer permits in Davis County to better align with multiple updates in Utah Code since the regulation was first adopted in 2018. Specifically, the proposed changes will include: updating renumbered Utah Health Code; expanding upon the term tobacco products to also include electronic cigarette products and nicotine products; adding definitions for: electronic cigarette, electronic cigarette product, flavored electronic cigarette product, nicotine product, proprietor, tobacco retailer, and tobacco retailer permit; revising the definition of retail tobacco specialty business; adding a subsection regarding what constitutes a tobacco retailer permit violation; adding a subsection about health department oversight and conducting inspections; and, adding civil penalties for violating the terms of a tobacco retailer permit, including penalties for selling to an underage buyer. Copies of the regulation are available for review at the Administration Offices of the Health Department located at 22 South State Street, Clearfield, Utah, or the Department website https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/health/board-of-health . Interested persons can contact Kristen O’Flarity, Bureau Manager of the Community Health Services Division for the Davis County Health Department, at 801-525-4969 or koflarity@co.davis. ut.us . Written comments concerning the regulation will be considered as part of the hearing record if received at the Division office before 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 28, 2023. Publishing: 9/1/2023, 9/8/2023

Thursday, September 14, 2023 6:45–8pm

Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary 1950 East Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah

SPEAKER

William G. (Bill) Hoy, PH.D., FT

Author • Educator • Grief Counselor • Chaplain

Bereavement is not about “recovery,” but rather, about finding renewed life. The basic task for a bereaved person is to learn to live in a radically–changed world that no longer includes the physical relationship with our loved one. In this practical, community workshop, Dr. Bill Hoy will help bereaved people and those who care for them understand the practical steps to take charge of their grief and live again, even in the aftermath of incredible sorrow. For those in attendance who are curious about how to help, there will be ample ideas for the practical things to say and do (as well as to not say and do!).

During the workshop, we’ll find answers together to questions like:

• What simple actions can I take now to get my life back on track?

• Is what I’m feeling and seeing normal?

• How do I deal with well–meaning friends and their unwanted advice?

• The holidays are coming; what in the world are we going to do without them?

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison

TV Media

Q: When the “Pawn Stars” guys call in people for appraisals and expert advice, do they get reimbursed?

A: The various experts who come in to Gold & Silver Pawn Shop to help with trickier items — rare books, collectibles and so on — don’t get a cent for their appearances, and they’re quite happy about it.

“It’s been a great experience and helped my business tremendously,” said

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Steve Grad, lead autograph authenticator on “Pawn Stars,” in an interview with Deadline.com. “I hope it lasts forever because I love it so much.”

What he’s saying, essentially, is that he’s paid in exposure. That’s a familiar concept on reality TV — so many of the people who volunteer for public scrutiny on a reality show do so with dreams of bigger fame to come. But the exchange is a little more direct on “Pawn Stars” — for these experts, most of whom are business owners themselves, the exposure translates to higher sales.

The long-running History series, about day-to-day business at a pawn shop in downtown Las Vegas, has made the once-modest Gold & Silver Pawn into a Vegas tourist attraction. And it has done the same for some of these other businesses.

Q: What has Jeffrey Donovan been doing since “Burn Notice”?

A: He’s been coming full circle, in a way.

The popularity of USA Network’s dramedy “Burn Notice,” which ran from 2007 to 2013, caught many by surprise and turned star Jeffrey Donovan into a leading man.

Rather than pursue hunky-hero stardom, though, he soon switched to supporting roles in weightier projects. That included playing morally complex characters who flirted with outright villainy in major films such as “Sicario” (2015) and “Wrath of Man” (2021).

But he recently turned back toward straightforward heroism, and leading-man status, on “Law & Order.” He joined the revival of NBC’s flagship cop drama in 2021, playing Det. Frank Cosgrove, the latest in a long line of detectives who

anchor the “Order” aspect of the show. (For anyone who, somehow, has never seen an episode of “Law & Order,” the episodes are generally divided into two halves, one following cops and one following lawyers.)

Donovan wrapped his second season in the role earlier this year, and we have every reason to believe he’ll be back next season — the show’s 23rd.

Joining the “Law & Order” cast was a full-circle moment for him in another way as well: One of his very first acting roles was as a corpse in a 1995 episode. The guest-hungry series brought him back again 12 years later to play a murder suspect, just a few months before he debuted in his life-changing role on “Burn Notice.”

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Monday

Secrets of Penthouse

A&E 7 p.m.

The premiere of this four-episode limited series examines the rise and fall of Bob Guccione, who, at his height, was one of the wealthiest men in America. With Penthouse Magazine he pushed the boundaries of adult entertainment further than ever before.

Son of a Critch (30) KUCW 8 p.m.

This series (based on the memoir from Canadian author Mark Critch) returns with a new episode. This time, Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) collects Christmas toys for the needy, which leads to an uncomfortable discovery about one of his classmates.

Tuesday America’s Got Talent

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

The world’s most talented amateur performers — singers, dancers, magicians, comedians and more — appear before celebrity judges and compete to win a life-changing prize (as well as millions of viewers’ hearts) in an all-new episode. Terry Crews hosts.

Frontline

(7) KUED 9 p.m.

This docuseries covers a complex human experience, diving into a new topic with each installment. This time, the series dissects how a former West Point cadet got life in prison, then looks at pregnant women in prison and what happens to their newborns.

Wednesday

Big Brother

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

The game continues for the houseg uests of Season 25. In this new epi sode, the contestants compete to win the power of veto; during the veto meeting, the winner of the competition can keep nominations the same or save someone from eviction for the week.

The Conners

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Four episodes air back-to-back, see ing Beverly Rose (Charlotte Sanchez) head off to her first day of kindergarten. Afterwards: Dan (John Goodman) encourages the family to decorate for Halloween and Darlene (Sara Gilbert) receives a promotion.

NFL Kickoff Eve

(5) KSL 8 p.m.

Grab the nachos and the bean dip because it’s time for the real analysis to

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begin. Week 1 of the NFL season is upon us and the games will be broken down by a team of experts before tomorrow’s first game — the Detroit Lions at the Kansas City Chiefs.

Thursday Generation Gap

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Season 2 of this game show reboot

— modeled after the original 1969 series — continues with a new episode, and the seniors and juniors are in for a big adventure with celebrity guest Cheech Marin as they vie for the grand prize. Kelly Ripa hosts.

Fight to Survive

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

Seventeen competitors arrive at a remote tropical island where they combat brutal conditions and each other for essential tools and resources to survive. In order to win up to $250,000 they must last 25 days and outlast their rivals on cutthroat island.

Friday American Masters

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

She was one of the first feminists in Congress and her devotion to women’s rights — including the right for a woman to have a credit card in her name — upended the status quo in Washington, making her an icon. Examining the life and legacy of Bella Abzug.

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Mo

Wednesday

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Saturday Mechanic: Resurrection

AMC 6 p.m.

Retired assassin Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) is forced back into service in order to save the woman he loves (Jessica Alba) from an old enemy (Sam Hazeldine). But an imprisoned African warlord, a human trafficker and an arms dealer stand in his way.

Kings of BBQ

A&E 7 p.m.

Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer continue their BBQ-loving road trip across America with a new episode, determined to discover the best techniques, flavors and traditions of the trade as they work together to start their own barbecue empire.

Sunday

The Masked Singer (13) KSTU 6 p.m.

Wait. There’s a Moth and a Donut? A new episode from the series features a special performance and one of the biggest unmaskings in the show’s history.

Alumni Joey Fatone, Michelle Williams, Rumer Willis, Bow Wow, Barry Zito and more pair up for duets.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

AMC 7 p.m.

C’est la vie — et la mort. After his departure from The Commonwealth, Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) finds himself washed ashore in France and in the crosshairs of a growing autocratic movement in Paris. But he must save a

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Show busi-

ness strikes notwithstanding, Stephen Colbert will be presiding over “The Late Show” for some time to come.

Whether in repeats or new episodes, the CBS weeknight host (also an executive producer of the series) will be welcoming guests to the stage of New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater for at least three more years, since he recently agreed to a contract extension. A member of the Writers Guild of America himself, Colbert has expressed his support for the striking members, and he reportedly has continued to pay his staff during the work stoppage that has caused his Peabody Award-winning, frequently Primetime Emmy-nominated program to air repeats since May.

Those episodes are of fairly recent vintage, but former “The Daily Show” regular Colbert has a sizable library to draw from, having filled the “Late Show” job since several months after David Letterman left the desk in 2015 … after Colbert ended Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report” at the end of 2014. The current hiatus for new “Late Show” installments comes after the coronavirus pandemic prompted production of the program from Colbert’s home for five months in 2010, and though fresh hours had resumed, an in-studio audience didn’t return until June 2021.

Since topicality has been one of the host’s strongest suits and top desires, the choice of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” encores lately has been interesting. By necessity, the opening monologues have been several months old, at least – but it’s to the credit of Colbert and his creative team that the often politically driven humor has been original enough to remain entertaining, even if it isn’t optimally timely. The moment for that will come again, though, and Colbert undoubtedly will be more than ready for it.

KUED 7 p.m. America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston Baratunde Thurston grabs his life vest and explores the varied waters of the Suwannee River in an exciting new episode of “America Outdoors,” airing Wednesday, Sept. 6, on PBS. Running from Georgia and into Florida before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico, he finds manatees and more in this season premiere.

Getting Schooled

Last month, I watched the neighborhood kids trudge back to school. Hunched under the weight of heavy backpacks, the little Quasimodos marched into the school year carrying a 300-page summer homework packet, an associate’s degree they earned at math camp, 750 colored pencils, scissors, an emotional support stuffed animal, cleaning products, a mass spectrometer, a non-BPA bento box and some allergen-free crackers.

When I attended elementary school in the 1900s, we didn’t use backpacks. They hadn’t been invented. It was too cumbersome to drag our handcart to school, so we carried our math, history, language, science, reading and social studies books home in our arms every night.

Most kids didn’t fail because they didn’t understand the homework, they failed because they were too weak to carry 50 pounds of textbooks.

Parents and educators set the bar for us at “extremely low” and we were lucky to hit that. One of my biggest challenges came in fourth grade when I started the school year wearing homemade avocado-green culottes. And it got worse. My Bionic Woman lunchbox had an unreliable latch, so I spent lunchtime worrying my PB&J would fall onto the floor and everyone would laugh.

Not sure if I learned anything that year.

The motto at the elementary school near my home is “Academically smart, character strong.” I don’t think my school had a motto, unless it was “Sit down and shut up.” It wasn’t that our teachers didn’t care, they just thought “quiet reading time” or “rest your heads on your desks” was the best way to spend the majority of our day.

But that first day of school was always exciting. New school supplies had to be arranged carefully in my desk, including a brand new cardboard pencil box with a built-in pencil sharpener that was never sharp enough to create a point. It just mangled the top of my pencils, leaving a broken lead I kept pushing back into place.

And, of course, there had to be space for my colorful hoppy taw, for hopscotch, and a bag of cat’s-eyes so I could shoot marbles at recess. Not real cat’s eyes. I’m not that old.

My grandson is in sixth grade, taking classes like flight science, robotics and computer engineering. When I was in sixth grade, we wrapped eggs in styrofoam and threw them off the school roof. #Science

Luckily for today’s hard-working students, they get vacation days all the time. They’re off for Burning Man and Mardi Gras and Oktober fest and (ironically) International Literacy Day. In the 1970s, we had Christmas Day off and a half-day for Thanksgiving. We didn’t even miss school for being sick. We just took our pneumo nia-filled lungs to class and hoped we didn’t die during recess.

I’m not saying elementary school was bet ter in the 20th century. It wasn’t. Not at all. If we could eat with a spoon in kindergarten, we would be at the top of the class. Kids who knew the difference between a letter and a number were named class president. Our role models were Bugs Bunny and the Muppets, so we were trained early in sarcasm.

Kids are so much smarter now than we ever were. I’m amazed at what my grandkids learn. I have a 7-year-old granddaughter learning Span ish and a 6-year-old granddaughter building LEGO robots. When I was their age, my biggest challenge was learning cat’s cradle. I guess the content in those heavy backpacks is paying off.