Search and Rescue adds all-terrain SHERP to reach remote areas

By Becky Ginos

FARMINGTON—The Davis County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team has one more tool in its belt to get the job done when someone needs help in difficult terrain. The Sheriff’s Office recently purchased a SHERP all-terrain vehicle through a COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) federal grant that has multiple uses to navigate the elements.

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• Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit 

  American Library Association and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

  Sept. 30- Nov. 6, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

  Clearfield Library, 1 N. Main St.

• Living Well With Chronic Conditions (6-week workshop)

  Wednesdays starting Oct. 1, 1-3:30 p.m.

  Kaysville Library, 215 N. Fairfield

• Kaysville Fire Department’s Open House

  Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6-8 p.m.

  Kaysville Fire Station 61, 175 S.Main St.

• West Bountiful Meet the Candidates Night

  Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

  West Bountiful City Hall, 550 North 800 West

• Bountiful Farmers Market

  Thursday, Oct. 2, 4-8 p.m.

  Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

• Americans and the Holocaust

  A Holocaust Overview with Matthew Ence

  Thursday, Oct. 2, 6:30-8 p.m.

  Davis County Health Department Senior Center, 42 State St., Clearfield

• Kaysville’s First Friday Festival

  Friday, Oct. 3, 5-9 p.m.

  Heritage Park, 250 N. Fairfield, Kaysville

• The Offbeats Traditional Jazz Band

  Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., FREE

  Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr, Layton

• Utah Cultural Heritage Celebration 

  Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 

  Center Court, Layton Hills Mall, 1201 N. Hill Field Road, Layton 

  FREE and open to the public 

• Guided Birding Walk

  Saturday, Oct. 4, 9 a.m., FREE

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

• Ranch Fall Festival at Fielding Garr Ranch

  Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. FREE (park fees apply)

  Fielding Garr Ranch, Antelope Island State Park