The Morgan County News | August 18, 2023

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Boys’ and Girls’

Cross Country Morgan opened their season Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Premier Invitational at the Cottonwood Complex in Salt Lake. The boys’ team finished fifth overall in the 1A-3A race with junior EJ Lee placing second in the 1A-3A division with a time of 15:51.0. Emery, Grantsville, Carbon and Union finished in front of the Trojans. Junior Maverick Guymon was second for Morgan followed by sophomore Jonas Archibald, junior Esplan McClellan, and seniors Tucker Giles and Andre Johnson.

The girls’ team earned a third place finish in 1A-3A behind Carbon and Union. Top finisher for the girls was freshman Alexis Cox (21:51.1). Scoring second for Morgan was junior Brekyn Gossling. Junior Brooklyn Hill crossed third for the Trojans followed by seniors Katlyn Sampson, Heidi Rothermel, Lindsay Birt and MaKenna Terry.

Next up for the harriers is a Region 13 meet on Aug. 23 at the Oakley Fairgrounds.

Boys’ Golf

After a very busy week, the boys’ golf team currently sits #1 in overall strokes in Region 13 with 628, but Ogden and Union only trail by one at 629. In their opening match at The Ridge last Thursday, they placed second to Union

(300) by one stroke (301). Ogden placed third (309) and Grantsville (320) took fourth. At Ben Lomond on Monday, the Trojans, competing without their number one golfer, Lance Loughton, topped Union but fell to Ogden by

nine strokes. “It’s going to be a good competitive season,” Coach Dennis Peterson shared. The Trojans played at Roosevelt on

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Morgan County Sheriff’s office urges safety in school zone

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office takes the safe travel of students in the county very seriously. This includes the proper use of crosswalks by pedestrians and motorists. Sheriff Corey Stark, with the Morgan County Sheriff’s office, wants to remind drivers and pedestrians about crosswalk safety as school starts Tuesday, Aug. 22.

Crosswalk lines have been refreshed at Young and State Street, across Young Street in front of the middle school and at the four-way stop by the high school. There is also a crosswalk that was added last year across Young Street by Nebco. Keep in mind it is illegal to pass on the right at an intersection.

According to Utah code 41-6A-1002, in a school zone, a vehicle must come to a complete stop and yield to the pedestrian that is on any part of the crosswalk. Under the same code, a vehicle may not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk, this includes using the shoulder to pass or turn.

Stark reminds drivers that it is unlawful to proceed through a crosswalk if anyone is starting to walk in the crosswalk and may only proceed to drive once the pedestrian has cleared the crosswalk. Another concern is students not using crosswalks. Crosswalks are placed in a specific way that gives the safest crossing of pedestrians to vehicle's blind spots when turning. In some instances, it is a slight inconvenience to use a crosswalk but adds only seconds to a student’s travel time and is much safer than crossing elsewhere.

Often when students are being dropped off at the Morgan Middle School, the driver will stop in the road in front of the middle school and the students will jump out darting in front of traffic. Stark asks that vehicles pull off the road when having passengers exit the vehicle with students going to a crosswalk before pro-

ceeding to cross the street. Once at the crosswalk, students should activate the flashing yellow light that will indicate to drivers that students are entering the crosswalk.

High school drop-off is in the back of the school as the front of the school is used for buses. Stark also mentioned for drivers not to stop in the middle of the road in front of the high school, it can cause congestion, not to mention road rage. Another reminder to high school students to use the crosswalk when they are crossing the street to and from the seminary building.

The hope is that the new bridge on the east end of Young Street will alleviate congestion when it opens.

Starting a new school yesr is a good time for everyone to renew their knowledge about bus laws. While bus drivers do an excellent job safely transporting students to and from school, the community needs to do its part in keeping the students safe. Bus drivers ask that drivers slow or even stop when the yellow lights start flashing; don’t speed up.

Never pass a school bus on any side of the bus when the lights are flashing red and the stop arm is extended. Too many times these bus drivers are terrified as they see vehicles drive through their stop signs. It may only add five minutes to your drive, but it will save a life to follow the laws.

MSD busses are equipped with cameras that take a picture of the license plate which is then turned over to the sheriff's office. Remember it is Utah law that drivers stop when going in either direction when the red lights are flashing and the stop sign is extended.

The Sheriff’s Office will enforce the laws to keep everyone safe, but they know that they can only do so much, they believe education starts with parents talking to their young drivers and educating them to pay attention and be extra cautious around crosswalks, school zones, and school buses. As always, be patient and follow the speed limit signs. Remember the speed limit in all school zones is 20 mph. l

Trump indicted in Georgia

Former president Donald Trump was indicted along with 18 others on Monday of taking part in a conspiracy in Georgia to “pressure local officials, make false statements about electoral fraud to state legislatures, harass election workers, and solicit Justice Department officials and then-Vice President Mike Pence.” The indictment was handed down with a little over 14 months until the upcoming presidential election, leading many to see the series of indictments Trump is facing (this is the fourth) as creating an unprecedented challenge for the running and administration of that election.

Unprecedented wildfires rage through Hawaii

Only a quarter of the Maui wildfire burn area has been searched, but the death toll of at least 99 people makes it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. More than 2,200 structures have been lost as a result of the fires, most of which are residential in nature. Reports from those in the area indicate widespread devastation of the area. An official cause for the fire has not been determined, though power lines blown over by high winds caused by a Pacific hurricane are seen as the likely culprit. The number of people which may still be missing and unaccounted for is difficult for officials on the ground to gauge, as the fires coincided with a loss of communication infrastructure, leaving many in the path of the destruction little to no time to contact anyone before attempting to evacuate. Many of the victims have been found in the open, in vehicles, and in the water near the affected area.

Phoenix sets record for lack of rainfall

Phoenix is experiencing the driest start to the summer season on record. So far, the city has had no measurable rainfall since March 22.0The timeframe corresponds with the onset of the monsoon season in the southwest, which denotes a shift in the wind direction, and is a period of time during which precipitation accounts for 40 plus percent of its annual rainfall. The monsoon season typically begins on June 15, but cities all across the region are seeing 50 to 80 percent less rainfall than commonly experienced. The resulting dryness has aggravated the already record high temperatures across the southwest.

Local mom of four adult children shows it is never too late to follow your dream

Jennifer Vesper has been interested in archeology since she was a child. “I am fascinated with the stories behind what makes us who we are today,” commented Vesper. “To be able to piece together the past by uncovering fragments of our history, enabling us to tell someone's lost story is just fulfilling to me.”

After graduating from high school, she looked into different programs. She started as most did at that time by taking general education credits. However, by the time she got to the point she could take courses for her major, Vesper was pregnant with her first child. She decided that a degree in archeology just wasn't feasible for a soon-tobe mom and ended up dropping school altogether to be able to support her husband through his degree and stay home with their kids.

Fast forward several years. With Vesper's children getting older, she started working at Weber State University as the Outreach Coordinator for the Automotive Technology department. “As I was going around to high schools telling these students to follow their dreams and take advantage of this opportunity to get ahead, I realized that I was settling for a degree that I didn't love just because it was practical,” said Vesper. “I finally decided that now that my children are all adults, I could do anything I want. The world was once again my oyster. That realization really invigorated me and I immediately met with the Anthropology department to change my major.”

She signed up for archeological field school through Weber State University's Study Abroad program. Her introduction to Archeology courses sealed the deal for Vesper. During spring semester she took a Castleology course where the instructor talked about the time she spent digging and attending school in England and Ireland. “She told us about a field school in Ireland and I just could not stop thinking about it,” said Vesper. “I finally decided that opportunities like this don't come along every day and I needed to just bite the bullet and sign up.” WSU partners with Dundalk Institute of Technology and Blackfriary Archeological School to offer students hands-on excavation and post-excavation experience at a Medieval Dominican Friary.

While it is a relatively large investment to pay for tuition at the sister school, meals for a week and room and board, Vesper decided it was an investment in her future and “just took the plunge.”

Although Vesper will be 50 in a few months, has had two complete ACL reconstructions, a lower back fusion and a cervical spine fusion, she wasn't going to let any of these challenges stop her.

“This was my dream,” she exclaimed. “When I got off the plane I was all alone in a foreign country." No other students traveled directly with her. After taking the bus and all her luggage to the homestay, where Jenny, her homestay mom was there to greet her, she was on her way. Jenny and her husband John never had children of their own, but take care of many neighborhood children as well as housing students for the local archeological dig. Being the same age, Jenny and Vesper along very well. “They were absolutely amazing humans. It was a weird feeling to have someone else taking care of all the meals, packing me a lunch, making sure all my weekend plans were solid choices, they were just phenomenal hosts.”

The first day on the dig students signed up for their courses and toured a more intact friary so that they had a vision of what they would be looking for as we explored the ground at their dig site.

Hands-on fieldwork started immediately on the second day, learning a lot very quickly. “Being immersed in the work really is the best way to learn,” Vesper commented. They were taught to make a site plan as they extended one of the existing cuttings, realizing that you actually use the Pythagorean Theorem in the real world!

Vesper said that each day they would learn new techniques, new ways of seeing the stratigraphy and new perspectives on being able to spot pieces

of medieval animal bone and pottery. “We even found what we believe was a prehistoric charcoal pit, though it still needs to be dated before we know for sure.”

Because this was a school course, students had to take field notes as if they were actually on a job site. They had to make field sketches, fill out feature sheets and document their findings for the day. Vesper was literally in the trenches using a pick axe (or mattock as they call it), shoveling dirt and troweling back the more sensitive areas. “It was the hardest physical work I have done in my adult life, but it was so rewarding!” She continued, “They had to kick me out at the end of the day. I just wanted to keep going so that we could figure out what was going on in that spot, but once you figure out what one spot is or more often what it isn't, there is a new spot you are just as excited about.”

Vesper said she loved the camaraderie with the other students and the instructors Fin, Laura and Mark. She said they were so knowledgeable and approachable. “They were so excited to talk about the site and just a dream to work with. "I have never learned more in a four-week period," she revealed. She thought it would be awkward to be the oldest person there, but when

I finally decided that now that my children are all adults, I could do anything I want. The world was once again my oyster. That realization really invigorated me and I immediately met with the Anthropology department to change my major.

people are all doing what they love, working toward the same goal, she observed that you don't even see the age difference.

With over 30 students in the group, only two were from WSU, the rest came from all over the US and Canada, Vesper said she made lifelong friends even though most were in their 20s.

Weekends were spent traveling, ofttimes going in groups together. They saw the famed Cliffs of Moher, kissed the Blarney Stone and visited the beautiful gardens at Muckross House in Killarney. They also visited the Hill of Tara during the summer solstice and

danced with the fairies. “It was great craic, Gaelic for fun.”

Vesper highly recommends the homestay experience. “It really immerses you in the culture and getting to know customs and local lore really helps you to have a better idea of the story behind the things you are digging up.”

Vesper concludes that this fourweek trip with the Study Abroad program is such a good introduction to what working in the field will be like. She also added that it was “absolutely life-changing." l

Warrior Rizen summer concerts

Throughout the summer, Warrior Rizen invited families of fallen military, police officers, and wounded veterans. For one week families for all over the US come to Morgan and learn about ranch life. The Schlichte family, owners of the ranch, offers activities such as equestrian therapy, trail rides, beekeeping, cattle drives, archery, fishing, and rafting the Weber River.

At the end of each stay the community is invited to join the families at the ranch for a free concert.

June 9, Wildwood band played for Blue Line families

June 16, Charley Jenkins entertained families of wounded veterans

July 14, Morgan native, Chris Peterson put on a show for families of the fallen July 21, Arti Hemphill for wounded veterans

Because Warrior Rizen is a non-profit orginization, they welcome volunteers to help and the ranch and also accept donations. More information can be found on their website https://warriorrizenfoundation.org/ l

Morgan girls tennis wins Cache Valley Invitational

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, the MHS Girls’ Tennis team traveled to the Cache Valley Invitational and brought home first place in the event that included 16 teams from across Northern Utah. Three singles players and three doubles teams represented the Trojans and competed against several 4A and 5A schools to earn their first place finish. Senior Savannah Dutson went 2-1 at 1st Singles while junior Sophie Rabe tallied a 3-0 record at 2nd Singles. At 3rd Singles, senior Kelsey Scoresby earned a perfect 3-0 record. The 1st Doubles team of senior Carys Morgan and sophomore Macey Dee played to a 2-1 tournament with 2nd Doubles matching their record. Teaming up for

SPORTS

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Union’s home course Wednesday, and Thursday they competed in Vernal at Dinaland. They will golf at Mt. Ogden Monday and Oquirrh Hills in Tooele Tuesday.

Football

In their season opener in St. George against 4A Crimson Cliffs, the Trojans fell 35-15, ending their 13 game winning streak. In the first quarter, Morgan scored first on a safety and then quickly followed with a touchdown on a 34yard Tate Nelson reception from quarterback Beck Sheffield to go up 8-0. Crimson Cliffs scored 35 unanswered points against Morgan before Zak Sargent scored on a 52-yard run, and Beck Sheffield connected on the PAT with six minutes left in the game.

Head coach Jared Barlow commented on the game. “We were able to learn a lot of things last Friday. Crimson Cliffs is an excellent team and very disciplined in what they do. We are excited to work on a few things this week in preparation for Bear River. They are a much improved team from last year and are coming off a big win. It will be a good battle and test for us.”

The Trojans will play Bear River in their home opener on Aug. 18.

Girls’ Soccer

Thursday, Aug. 10, Morgan evened their record on the season to 2-2 with a big 7-1 win over Rowland Hall at home. After a 2-1 loss to Bear River on Tuesday, Morgan came back against the Griffins and scored five first half goals on enroute to their seven goal outing. Against Rowland Hall, Kaydence Wardell scored a hat trick while Lacie Poll earned a brace. Wardell also added two assists to her match total and Poll one. Kenzie Kendell and Saige Jones each added a goal. Macie Burton tallied three assists on the day.

2nd Doubles were combinations of Willa Anderton, junior; Kaitlyn Carter, junior; and Isabella Dickman, sophomore. The tournament also hosted a 3rd Doubles bracket, and Morgan was represented by Anderton, Carter, Dickman, and junior Averee Mecham who went 2-1 as coaches tried different combinations early in the season.

“Our first week went really well,” Coach Katherine Hadley reported.

The team has played three individual matches against 4A Logan and Ridgeline and 5A Provo. Each season match ended 3-2 for the other schools as the Trojans continue to play a tough preseason lineup to prepare their young team for Region 13 competition.

After a home match against East on Wednesday, Aug. 16, the team headed to

THE TENNIS TEAM POSES WITH THEIR BUS DRIVER, ROGER PRICE. They said,

“Roger is such a great supporter and watches and cheers during the matches. We love his enthusiasm and support. He cheered us on the entire day of the tournament, and it was a long day. We left the school at 8 a.m. and returned home at 8:30 p.m.! He is also a great bus driver! Roger is awesome!”

sunny St. George for a two-day tournament Aug. 18-19. They will commence region play Aug. 24 at Rowland Hall and

will return for their next home matches against Grantsville Aug. 29 and St. Joseph Aug. 31. l

Motor Ponies and Goat Roping results

Goat roping, held at the Morgan County Fair was sponsored by Morgan High School’s Rodeo Club. Individual or teams of two of any ages had three run for time.

Motor Ponies were also sponsored by MHS Rodeo Club. Individuals or teams of two any age had two runs on mechanical ponies trying to rope another mechanical pony for time.

WINNERS

Goat Roping

Any age

1st - Jesse Lindsay & Brit Bradford

2nd- Jesse Lindsay & Cinch Penrod

Age 15-18

1st- Kelton Lindsay & Cinch Penrod

2nd- Branham Cumbie & Cinch

Penrod

Age 8-14

1st- Ridge & Rhett Woodward

2nd- Carter Peterson & Huntley

Gale

Motor Ponies

1st- Derek & Kyler Porter

2nd- Jesse Lindsay & Brit Bradford

3rd- Derek & Kyler Porter

SPORTS PREDICTIONS

“The team is coming along very nicely,” Assistant Coach Jesse Henderson reported. “The girls have done very well for the most part following the game plan, and the coaches are experimenting with different formations and tactics. We are excited to get region play started in a couple of weeks.”

Morgan faced Judge Memorial at home Tuesday, Aug. 15 and will take on rival Ogden August 29 at home in their first Region 13 game followed by another home game against Region 13 newcomer Union August 31. Home games begin at 3:30 pm.

Girls’ Volleyball

Morgan began their season with a match on Tuesday against Sky View in Cache Valley and played Thursday at home against Salem Hills. Results weren’t available at press time. Come watch their next home game August 29 against Green Canyon! Varsity starts at 6:30 with JV/Freshmen at 5 pm and sophomores at 3:30. l

Ipredict Morgan will beat the Bear river Bears on Aug 18 at Trojan stadium at 7 pm Morgan 40 Bear River 0

Still you cannot make it. Other plans and you still watch it ! https://morgansportsnetwork.com

https://www.youtube.com/live/ x27cz0h-64s?feature=share

I think Morgan defense will hold Bear river

Zero total yards. Fewest 14

One first down

Do you know this is Trivia question

Bear river has started football and what year Bear river started in football?

Answer

A 1920

B 1921

C 1923

D 1924

How many state championship

Bear river has won in football?

The answer was 3 state championships and they are 2006 ,2004 2003

Information from George B Felt

keeps score for 31 seasons !

These are. 10 meetings at Trojan field vs Br 1997 Morgan 40 Bear river 0 1999 Bear river 14 Morgan 7

What is coach Jared Barlow record against Bear river ? The answer was 2 wins 1 lost

Bear river will wear white helmets with white uniforms with red numbers with white pants

Can’t. You Make to Farmington volleyball game on Aug 22

https://youtube.com/@farmingtonphoenixathletics9361 l

SCHOOL MENU EDUCATION

MCSD prepares to welcome students back to school

open house from 3:00–5:30 pm Monday, August 21.

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, Aug. 21

Back to School

Tuesday, Aug. 22

Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety

Apple Wedges, Sliced Peaches

Mandarin Oranges

Wednesday, Aug. 23

Muffin Variety, Cereal Variety, Orange Juice, Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, Aug. 24

Pancake Sausage Stick, Yogurt, high protein, Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits, Blueberries

Friday, Aug. 25

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Mini Bagels, Yogurt, high protein, Cereal Variety, Grapes, Applesauce

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, Aug. 21

Back to School

Tuesday, Aug. 22

Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety Apple Wedges, Sliced Peaches

Wednesday, Aug. 23

Muffin Variety, Cereal Variety Orange Juice, Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, Aug. 24

Pancake Sausage Stick, Yogurt, high protein, Cereal Variety Pineapple Tidbits, Blueberries

Friday, Aug. 25

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Mini Bagels, Yogurt, high protein, Cereal Variety, Grapes, Applesauce

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Lunch

Monday, Aug. 21

Back to School

Tuesday, Aug. 22

Hot Dog, Italian Dunker, French Fries, Broccoli Florets, Mandarin Oranges, Watermelon, Scooby

Snacks

Wednesday, Aug. 23

Chicken Fillet Patty, Country Gravy, Wheat Roll, Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans, Applesauce, Peaches, Gelatin

Thursday, Aug. 24

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Pineapple Tidbits, Apple Wedges, Cookie

Dough

Friday, Aug. 25

Pretzel Bites, Cheese Sauce, Corn Black Beans, Orange Juice, Fruit Cocktail, Slushie Cup

Morgan Middle Lunch

Monday, Aug. 21

Back to School

Tuesday, Aug. 22

Chicken Nuggets, Corn Dogs

Baby Carrots, French Fries

Strawberry Cup, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges, Creamie Jr.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

Turkey Pot Pie, Popcorn Chicken

Veggie box, Drop Biscuits, Potato Wedges, Peas, Sliced Pears

Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges

Gelatin

Thursday, Aug. 24

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Mini Corn Dogs, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges,Pineapple Tidbits, Cookie Dough

Friday, Aug. 25

Grilled Cheese, Chicken Strips

/ Choice, French Fries, Celery Sticks, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

Mtn. Green Middle Lunch

Monday, Aug. 21

Back to School

Tuesday, Aug. 22

Chicken Nuggets, Corn Dogs

Baby Carrots, French Fries, Strawberry Cup, Applesauce, Apples Oranges, Creamie Jr.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

Turkey Pot Pie, Popcorn Chicken

Veggie box, Drop Biscuits, Potato Wedges, Peas, Sliced Pears, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges

Gelatin

Thursday, Aug. 24

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Mini Corn Dogs, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges, Pineapple Tidbits, Cookie Dough

Friday, Aug. 25

Grilled Cheese, Chicken Strips / Choice, French Fries, Celery Sticks, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, Aug. 21

Back to School

Tuesday, Aug. 22

Chicken Nuggets, Corn Dogs, Wheat Roll,Baby Carrots, French Fries, Strawberry Cup, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges, Creamie Jr.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

Turkey Pot Pie, Popcorn Chicken Veggie box, Drop Biscuits, Wheat Roll, Potato Wedges, Peas, Sliced Pears, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges, Gelatin

Thursday, Aug. 24

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Mini Corn Dogs, Tater Tots, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges, Pineapple Tidbits, Cookie

Dough

Friday, Aug. 25

Grilled Cheese, Chicken Strips / Choice, Wheat Roll, French Fries Celery Sticks, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Applesauce, Apples Oranges, Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

When students, teachers and staff in Morgan County School District return to school Tuesday, August 22, they may notice some changes to their school. Most notably at Morgan Middle School, which has a new office area and a new counseling center. Besides seismic reinforcement and a remodel of the shop building, a breezeway connecting the shop to the main school was constructed to allow students to transition between classes without using the main doors. A new coat of paint and a new floor was laid in the large gym. Four classrooms have been added for CTE, Drone and Robotic classes. A new LED marquee will also be installed in front of the school.

At the high school, a major overhaul of the auditorium will be ongoing for a while. Stage lights, a rigging system and new seating will be worked on throughout the next couple of months.

Morgan Elementary received new hallway flooring and the playground pavement was replaced.

Custodians at all the schools in MCSD have hard-working custodians who work throughout the summer to clean each school ready for the first day of school.

Each year, not only are there changes to the buildings, but there are also changes in teachers and staff. With the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Doug Jacobs, Andy Jensen became the new MCSD superintendent. Crae Wilson moved from MHS principal to Employment Services & Compliance. The district has also hired April Vogt as a Speech pathologist.

Luke Thomas is the new principal at MHS with Kade Morrell continuing as assistant principal and Athletic Director and Josh Sargent was hired as the new assistant principal. Scott Hunt will be the new school counselor. New teachers include Steven Ellsworth and Larissa Rees as new English teachers. Sadie Julander will be the new choir teacher and Todd Richardson as a Science teacher. Aubry Adams who has been a teacher for the last four years at MGMS will move to the high school as a social study teacher. MHS will hold a back-to-school

Morgan Middle School will be sharing Julander with the high school. Amy Larsen and Dezaree Jaffa will be the New Media Specialists and a new Specialist, Heather Richardson will be shared between MMS and MES. MMS back-to-school night is Monday, August 21; with fifth and sixth grades from 5:006:00 pm with seventh and eighth graders from 6:00-7:00 pm.

Morgan Elementary School has a new principal, Trina Wilkinson. They also have a new kindergarten teacher, Melissa Callister and Tiffany Jensen as a Behavior Specialist. MES back-toschool night will be held Thursday, August 24 at 5 pm.

Mountain Green Middle School has hired Madison Boyer as a Social Studies teacher, Kathi Hammond as a fifthgrade teacher and two sixth-grade teacher, Jericho Robbins and Rebecca Stolle. Debbie Anderson who has been the art teacher at MES for several years will be the new FACS teacher and Dustin Fullmer who was a long-term substitute at MGMS last year will continue teaching Business. Jennie Durrant will be the new Instructional Coach. MGMS will hold their back-to-school night Monday, August 21, 3:00- 4:00 pm for fifth graders and 4:00-6:00 pm for grades sixth through eighth.

Mountain Green Elementary School's new principal is long-time district employee Ramona Martin. Cyndi McMillan and JoAnn Robinson will be the new Kindergarten teacher along with Amy Frandsen who has worked for Morgan Schools for several years. BreAnne Archibeque will be the new third-grade teacher and Emily Haslam as the SPED Teacher. Meet the teachers at MGES will be Tuesday, August 29, from 6:006:30 pm for first and second graders and 6:30-7:00 pm for third and fourth grade. MHS, MMS, MGMS will start school at 7:50 Tuesday morning, with MGES and MES starting at 8:30 with all schools on early out schedule. Good luck to all in the 2023/2024 school year.l

Summer reading program deemed successful

The Morgan County Library

Summer Reading Program has arguably been the best incentive to keep the community reading throughout the summer and this summer was no different. With 1,200 people signing up for the program, 2,679 prizes were given, but most importantly 321,480 minutes were read by participants during June and July.

“We love our Summer Reading Program,” said Erin Bott Director of the Morgan County Library. “Reading throughout the summer is essential in helping kids avoid loss of skill while school is out—the dreaded “summer slide. But, it is also a perfect time to read for pleasure. The Summer Reading program is a great incentive for patrons of all ages to pick up a book and discover, or rediscover, a love of reading.”

Destiny Field, a mother of an eight-year-old said, “It is working! My son enjoyed the summer reading program and its incentives.

One father stated that his son who is autistic reads aloud every night and this has been really good for him.

Another parent commented, “It has helped create a great habit.”

Some other comments that were made to the librarians were, “My kids probably wouldn't read without this program.” “It helps entertain us.” “You are making it fun to read.”

In addition to the reading program, 45 Library Programs were hosted during June & July, the Summer Reading months with 2,844 patrons attending these programs.

STATE SCHOOL HEAD URGES FREQUENT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Dr. C.N. Jensen, state superintendent of public instruction, has issued a letter to superintendents of school districts of the state urging them to give the public the most helpful service of which it is capable, that it not only should be extended to the pupils but also to the older members of the community.

“One of the ways,” said the superintendent, “by which such helpful service could be provided would be through public meetings held two or three times a month, featuring timely educational topics by means of lectures, films, discussions, school exhibits, social and recreational activities, and other appropriate exercises.”

COUNTIES AND STATE LAUNCH $58,000 ROAD NEW PROJECTS

District Engineer L.W. Beason of the state highway commission announces that $58,000 has been appropriated in five counties in Utah for road work. The individual counties appropriating one-half of the money in each instance and the state road commission has matched it. The highway from Morgan to Porterville in Morgan County will be straightened and graveled in readiness for oiling at a cost of $10,000. Approximately 20 teams will be employed on this work.

FARM BUREAU MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN PERFECTED

On Monday evening, Nov. 30, the officers and directors of the Morgan County Farm Bureau met at the county agent’s office and made plans for the Farm Bureau membership campaign. Alfred Bohman president of the county Farm Bureau, was made county chairman for the drive and four members from each district in the county were appointed to see that the drive is completed. It is planned that the campaign will be done not later than Wednesday night, Dec. 10. The Farm Bureau has been active in many lines of work.

CERTIFIED SEED POTATO DEMONSTRATION CONDUCTED

The annual report of C.R. Richards, County Agent of Morgan Co., which has been filed with the U.S. Dept. of Agri. the Agricultural College and the county commissioners, states that six field demonstration plots on certified seed potatoes were conducted to demonstrate seed potatoes were conducted to demonstrate the possibility of producing certified seed, also the methods used in production. Four methods of treating seed for disease control were conducted using the hot formaldehyde method, and Semi-San-Bei.

On Wednesday, July 26, the library held its closing social for the summer reading program. Patrons were invited to come to meet some of their local sheriffs, EMTs and firefighters. They were also able to make a craft and cool off with a snowcone.

“We really appreciate the support we get from our patrons, and we welcome the opportunity to serve the community that we love!” exclaimed Bott. l

MGES FULL TIME COOK

$16.10 per hour

MGES

Full-time / Full benefits - 6 hours per day

Closing Date: Until filled

To Apply: Submit an application on www.morgansd.org - click on Job Application.

MGES READING AIDE

$14.09 per hour

MGES

Up to 20 hours a week

Closing Date: Until filled

To Apply: Submit an application on www.morgansd.org - click on Job Application.

MGES FULL TIME CUSTODIAN

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WHAT TO WATCH

This weekend's movies designed for a variety of genre fans

Strays (in theaters)

“Strays” exists because someone decided they wanted to make an incredibly raunchy adult version of “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey.”

Why? I still haven’t figured that part out yet. But the creative team actually succeeded surprisingly well at their goal, creating something that manages to be both really off-color and oddly heartwarming at the same moment. So if that combo sounds interesting to you, this is probably the most successful version of that you’re ever going to find.

Be very sure, though, that you don’t get distracted by the talking dogs and underestimate just how adult this movie’s humor is. I can’t really give an accurate description of the movie that can be safely published in a family paper, but sex and violence are a key part of the movie’s main plot. Sex and scat jokes are basically constant, and there's a whole drug sequence and a heavy implied accidental mass murder. Some of it is funny, but if you get shocked by anything you probably don’t want to see this movie.

But if you like raunchy comedy and want to try something you’re not going to find anywhere else,

then give “Strays” a chance.

Grade: two stars

Puppy Love (Freevee)

Yes, “Puppy Love” is a Hallmark-style romance. But it’s a really good one.

It improves upon the formula with all the little touches you hope for in a good romance. It’s well-written, with problems arising from the character’s personal issues instead of contrived circumstances. It’s well-acted, with distinct, likable characters and moments of real depth. It’s also funny, edging just the right amount into screwball territory without tipping over completely.

The plot is a standard Hallmark cliche, with two very opposite people forced to come together because their dogs were prospective parents. But Grant Gustin makes Max’s anxiety endearingly believable, and Lucy Hale gives depth to Nicole’s party girl ways. Instead of opposites attract, it’s more a case of two lonely people trying to navigate their own issues to find each other.

Gustin and Hale’s great chemistry also adds to the comedy bits. The sequence where the puppies are born is a particular delight, but it’s hardly the only funny bit. Add that to the rest of the movie’s charms, and you’ve got an experience that’s hard to say no to.

Grade: Three and a half stars

Heart of Stone (Netflix)

“Heart of Stone” is basically “Mission Impossible” with Gal Gadot instead of Tom Cruise.

That’s not a bad thing. There’s always more room for slick, complicated spy adventures, and if you like the “Mission Impossible” movies you should find this one just as satisfying. Gadot brings her own energy to the role, the world-building has the potential to be interesting, and I liked what I saw of the future team members. There’s not a lot of time for character depth, but the “Mission Impossible” movies have that exact same problem.

Here, Godot plays an agent who supposedly does tech for MI6. In reality, though, she works for a secret organization who works independently of international governments with the help of a big supercomputer. When a new threat seems to be targeting the ultra-secret computer, Gadot must decide who she can trust to help save the lives of as many people as possible.

It’s a kickoff movie, designed to turn into a series, and so we don’t get to know the final players as much as we’d like. But there’s potential here, and I wouldn’t mind seeing more.

Grade: two and a half stars

Hollywood Q&A

Q: I’ve kind of lost sight of Vicki Lewis from “NewsRadio,” but I always found her delightful. Is she still acting?

A: Vicki Lewis is still acting, but you have to be in New York to see it — she’s been exclusively doing theater since 2021.

But depending on when it was that you lost track of her career, there may be a fair bit in there you haven’t seen.

“NewsRadio” was definitely her most notable role. She played Beth, the poorly paid station secretary, on all five seasons of the hit NBC sitcom, from 1995 to 1999.

After that she leaped straight into another full-time gig on another NBC sitcom — “Three Sisters” — but it only lasted a season. Since then, she’s mostly been taking on a range of guest spots on other people’s shows, plus a burgeoning sideline as a voice actor.

If you know any kids who are big “Doc McStuffins” fans (or maybe you’re a fan yourself — no judgment here), you might have recognized her as the voice of the teddy bear-turned-doctor, Tundra. She also voiced Wonder Woman on “Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” and did a couple of episodes of another popular children’s series, “Ben 10.”

She’s been on and off Broadway for years, going back to 1982. But most recently, starting in 2022, she starred in “Between the Lines,” a musical adaptation of the novel of the same name by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer.

Q: Has Vanna White done anything other than “Wheel of Fortune”?

A: TV icon Vanna White, who reveals the letters on and otherwise co-hosts the long-running game show “Wheel of Fortune,” found her calling early in her career, but it wasn’t her first try. She was a model and actress first, and was a contestant in the Miss Georgia 1978 pageant. She soon moved from Georgia to Los Angeles to try her luck on screen. She didn’t have a lot of it at first. She had roles in a few films and TV series,

including the 1981 slasher film “Graduation Day” and the slightly more reputable 1981 thriller “Looker.”

And then there’s the odd case of “Gypsy Angels,” a film she shot in 1980 (thus making it, technically, her first role) but which ran into myriad production problems. It wasn’t released until 1990, by which point she was a major TV star.

Almost all of her screen work since has been “Wheel”-related, at least. She has, for example, played herself on numerous shows and in a couple of films.

She has an endorsement deal with Lion Brand Yarns due to the fact she’s an avid crocheter. And she also has a sideline flipping houses and investing in real estate.

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TELEVISION GUIDE

Monday

Miracle Workers

WGN 8 p.m.

A little apocalypse never hurt anybody. Sid (Daniel Radcliffe) falls in with the wrong crowd — an anti-robot extremist group. Then Freya (Geraldine Viswanathan) reunites with her old gang. And Tai (Karan Soni) decides to enter a talent competition.

Children Ruin Everything

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

Astrid (Meaghan Rath) and James (Aaron Abrams) try to keep their identities while being city parents of two young children. But oh boy, things get wild! The Berneys race against time to try and survive an epic road trip to Manitoulin Island.

Tuesday

Don’t Forget the Lyrics!

(13) KSTU 8 p.m.

If you don’t remember what you had for lunch, you may not want to become a contestant. But some have an air-tight musical memory and can recall words to popular songs in hopes of nabbing a top prize of $1 million. It’s like karaoke, but with money.

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

(30) KUCW 9 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

Two episodes air, joining legendary lifelong improvisers Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, host Aisha Tyler and a special guest for another night of spontaneous skits and impressive improvisations.

Wednesday America’s Got Talent

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

Singers, dancers, magicians, comics, musicians, and more prove that our national pastime might just be making time for practicing our talents. This season’s first live results show has Heidi, Howie, Simon and Sofia in their judging frame of minds.

Riverdale

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

It’s the end of an era in more ways than one in this series finale. Archie (KJ Apa) and the gang have been transported to the 1950s, where it all began for the beloved characters. But will his dream of a music career leave us with a happy ending?

Temptation Island

USA 10 p.m.

Part two of the season finale finds our couples at relationship crossroads. Kaitlin and Hall, Vanessa and Roberto,

Marisela and Christopher, and Paris and Great have taken a few spins around the island and might find it’s too late to say they’re sorry.

Thursday Generation Gap

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Kelly Ripa hosts a new episode of this game show, in which teams of seniors and juniors are asked to work together in challenges, answering questions about pop culture from each other’s generations in trivia that spans from rotary phones to touch screens.

Fight to Survive

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

Season 1 of this survival-of-the-fittest reality series continues, following as competitors try to survive 25 days on a remote tropical island, combatting brutal conditions as they battle one another for the tools and resources essential to progress.

Big Brother

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

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

Friday Family Law

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

The chaos continues in a new episode. Jewel Staite stars as Abigail, who agrees to work at her father’s family law firm, only to find she’ll be working alongside her half-siblings. This time: Abby intervenes with Jerri’s (Bobbi Charlton) family matters.

Moonshine

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

It doesn’t seem like they’re expecting great Yelp! reviews. In this season finale, the Finley-Cullens half-sib lings must haggle with

Monday

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

bikers, negotiate a smuggling deal and host a cop fundraiser, all in a last-ditch effort to save the Moonshine.

Great Performances

(7) KUED 11 p.m.

This series airs a new installment as part of their 2023 Summer Night Concert series, seeing the renowned Vienna Philharmonic performing an open-air concert at the Imperial Schonbrunn Palace, featuring an accompaniment by mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca.

Saturday

Hip Hop Treasures

A&E 8 p.m.

The search continues in a new episode, as collectors and curators help LL Cool J and Ice-T parse through archives to find lost memorabilia that tells the story of hip-hop legends. This episode focuses on memorabilia from the unforgettable DMX.

Great Chocolate Showdown

(30) KUCW 10 p.m.

Check your blood sugar levels as 10 home bakers bring their confection convictions to a head-to-head battle of chocolate supremacy. Judges Steven Hodge, Anna Olson and Cynthia Stroud

Celebrity Profile

Terry Crews hasn’t always been the host of “America’s Got Talent,” but some fans of the contest might be hardpressed to remember that.

The NFL veteran had built a career as a comedic actor when he was summoned to start presiding over the NBC competition in 2019, succeeding Tyra Banks (and her forerunners Nick Cannon, Jerry Springer and Regis Philbin), and he’s continuing that job in the contest’s 18th season on Tuesdays. Crews actually had hosted the spinoff “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” first, setting him up well to transfer to the mothership.

He also had a warmup of sorts by hosting the syndicated daytime version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” for one season (2014-15), since that helped him hone his skills in dealing with contestants and being his own personality. That was a big personality to begin with, which Crews had established by starting an acting career after his time in pro football.

Performing on the series “Battle Dome” convinced him to continue that path, and he built his comedy cred in movies including “Friday After Next,” “White Chicks” and the 2005 remake of the football-themed “The Longest Yard.”

Television had more in store for Crews, his next series being “Everybody Hates Chris,” on which he played the family patriarch. He was cast as another family man on “Are We There Yet?,” then came his run as Sgt. (and later Lt.) Terry Jeffords on the critically acclaimed police satire “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”

The Bachelorette Charity’s fairytale comes to a close with the season finale of “The Bachelorette,” airing Monday, Aug. 21, on ABC. After giving roses to some men that probably deserved thorns, Charity may finally have found the love of her life among this season’s bachelors – but will it be a happily ever after, or a happily never after?

Crews also has managed to maintain an action image, thanks to such projects as the “Expendables” movies and “Deadpool 2.” Still, his ongoing presence on “America’s Got Talent” trumps all else for many fans … meaning that he’s still got that show for the foreseeable future.

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