The Morgan County News | November 18, 2022

MORGAN COUNTY NEWS

Trojan Football Success

By Jackson Woolsey

N ovember, the month where high school football comes to an end and the state champions are crowned. Morgan has found themselves in a championship game for four con secutive years. The first being in November of 2019. The team took on the wasps of Juab high school. In the game Morgan was the lower seeded team going into the final but they came out victorious winning a low scoring battle 8-0.

In 2020, the football season of course looked different than every season in the past as covid took its toll. That year the team only played in four region games, winning each one. Later that season the Trojans rallied through the playoffs and found themselves in the championship game yet again. This game was also played against the Juab Wasps, but this time they got redemption taking down the Trojans in a heartbreaking, low scor ing defensive clash.

November 2021 was a similar story. The team battled it out in the 3A championship game with region 13 rival Grantsville. They came up short 14-10 at Weber State Universi ty.

This year Morgan came back into the postseason with vengeance

Nine weeks ago, we restarted delivery of the Morgan County Newspaper in the printed format and through the United States Postal Service. There was a great deal of uncertainty as to how well this project would go, and although much of that uncertainty still exists today, one thing is for sure and that is that the residents of Morgan County were very pleased to see the paper back in their mailboxes.

This positivity can be felt not only in the subscription checks that we see each week, but also the emails and phone calls that I have personally received. I have now received emails from over 100 residents that have thanked me for relaunching the paper, volunteering to sit on our advisory board and asking how they can contribute to the paper.

There was a large checklist of things that were going to need to happen for us to be suc cessful. Some of the list is still unchecked, but much of it is now done. We have established a group of writers who are covering the topics and issues that are important to you. We have also established a process and procedure for design and printing and mailing the paper each week. We now have Ben Brown con tributing sports photos, which will make the paper even better.

We are still looking forward to opening a local office and updating the website, with a complete new website not just for community news but for local businesses and organiza tions to keep the residents of Morgan County informed and involved. We know we still have a lot of work to do but we are looking forward to it.

If you dance more when the bass hits, it could be because of your vestibular system. Sometimes, it really is all about that bass. A recent study in the journal Current Biology found that people danced 12% more when very low frequen cy bass was played. The study was done by scientists at the LIVElab at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, who wanted to see what musical ingredients make us want to dance.

Artemis 1: A visual tour of the most powerful rocket ever built

Sitting in the commander’s seat of Orion is Commander Moonikin Campos, a suited mannequin that can collect data on what future human crews might experience on a lunar trip. The mannequin’s name, picked via a public con test, is a nod to Arturo Campos, a NASA electrical power subsystem manager who aided in Apollo 13’s safe return to Earth.

Rimac Nevera has set a top speed record for production electric ve hicles of 258 mph (412 kph). For those who enjoyed the opening sequence of “Top Gun: Maverick” this past summer, that is one-third the speed of sound, rolling on four Michelin Cup 2Rs. Nevera has entered production at Rimac’s Porsche-funded factory near Za greb, Croatia, and the first cus tomer cars have been delivered.

Police in Moscow, Idaho, believe a knife or other edged weapon was used to kill four University of Idaho students this past weekend, pro viding an update about a homicide case they describe as "an isolat ed, targeted attack." Whoever is responsible for the deaths remain at large.

Disney World increases ticket prices for second time in a year

The current price for a one-day, one-park ticket is between $109 and $159, depending on demand. But starting December 8, that range will now also depend on the park you choose to visit. Three out of the four theme parks will be more expensive to visit, with Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hol lywood Studios both seeing more than a 12% increase.

Nedra Tucker Oldest living WWII veteran in Morgan

MORGAN SENIOR QUARTERBACK #2 NICK DESPAIN was the games MVP completing 17/23 passes for 357 yards and 6 touchdowns. Despain led the Trojans to their 8th state championship in school history with a convincing 55-3 win over the Juab Wasps. On the season Nick piled up 2861 passing yards, 34 touchdowns through the air, and 15 rushing touchdowns.

Photos by Benjamin Brown

Rimac Nevera sets world speed record for electric production cars at 258 mph

Four students in Moscow, Idaho, died from an edged weapon, police say

Bryan D. Scott, Publisher

City applies for grant to renovate historic train depot

By Linda Petersen

M organ City is applying for a $500,000 Rural Communities Opportunity Grant to help turn the historic train depot at 98 N. Commercial St. into a staffed visitor’s center to encourage tourism within the city and Morgan County.

The grant will also include fund ing to subsidize the first five years’ rent for the organization which would be housed there. City officials think it would be an ideal office for the chamber of commerce or the histor ic district committee which would staff the visitors center as part of the arrangement.

“What we want to do is recognize who are and start to promote Morgan and make it an economic opportunity at the same time as recognizing our history,” City Manager Ty Bailey said.

If the grant is approved, Morgan City will need to provide 30 percent of the received amount as a matching grant. Bailey told the city council on Oct. 25 that he has $100,000 budgeted for the project which would rework

the 1,200-square-foot space built in 1926 to provide a small visitor’s cen ter/ gift shop, one to two offices and a conference room.

The grant supports tourism be cause it makes the depot a destination/ visitors’ center, he said. Along with providing office space for a nonprofit, the project could create a conference room space in the depot for the local community to use, Bailey said.

“People do lack a meeting space,” he said. “That would be a huge re source.”

The city has already invested $247,000 in the former train depot to bring it up to code by removing asbes tos, refurbishing the bathrooms, mak ing it ADA compliant and improving the parking lot. Bailey believes the visitor center could help highlight a historic district designation the city recently received from the National Parks Service and promote the histor ic downtown.

The grant would also enable the city to purchase an equipment trailer to store the city's event supplies which were previously housed in the train depot. If enough funding is received,

Bailey would like to have the train caboose fitted for self-guided tours, something the council supported.

“That caboose has already become a photo opportunity for a lot of peo ple,” Councilmember Tony London commented.

The grant, which was former ly only available to counties, was reworked recently to allow smaller communities such as Morgan City to apply for it, Bailey said. The grant “empowers rural communities to take responsibility for economic development planning, projects, and activities, and to manage their unique opportunities,” according to the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Op portunity’s website.

Although the city is applying for $500,000, it is possible Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity could award a lesser amount to Morgan. If the city receives sufficient funding, city officials would also like to pro vide seed money to help some organi zation develop an event space here.

If it is approved, the planning commission will act as an advisory board on the grant.

“I don’t know what our odds are except this is our next step and tangible things that we’re currently working on that would help us take the next step in promoting the town without trying to be something that we’re not,” Bailey said.

While the eligibility for the grant had been changed to include cities, some of the parameters had remained that did not really fit Morgan, he said. If the city does not receive the grant, the city will still work on the train de pot and signage in the historic district. The city’s budget is $200,000, Bailey said.

“We’ll just keep working with that. This is just trying to turn $200,000 into $650,000,” he said.

Mayor Steve Gale and city coun cil members were supportive of applying for the grant.

“This represents a significant investment in what we’ve already been doing in the RDA and downtown – maybe just create a better environ ment for the business community to have a few more people shop at their stores and eat at their restaurants,” Gale said. l

An Invitation to the Living Nativity

By Brent Harm

Morgan Valley Church is pleased to host our friends and neigh bors at the 2022 Living Nativity at the Scotsman Center in Mountain Green. We love this annual event because it gives us an opportunity to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season and to offer a relatively unique opportunity to our community. We are attempting to grow this event bit by bit with every passing year, and have a vision for a completely immersive experience. It is sobering to recognize the austerity into which God chose to

incarnate amongst men. In doing so, He demonstrated His love and provision for reconciliation to WHOEVER is willing to abandon their own efforts and status, and trust in His work on the cross as the basis for their reconciliation to God. He is not willing that ANY should perish, but that ALL should come to repen tance.

When we smell the scent of the barn, when we feel the dust under our feet, may we remember the advent of Immanuel, literally “God with us,” (Isa iah 7:14), recognize His sacrifice of love for each of us, and rejoice that in Him, we who are by nature His enemies, can indeed be reconciled to God. l

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and stone cold ice in their veins. For many years Morgan football has been a success story, but the ending of their story hasn’t quite been the fairy tale ending that they wanted. In his second year, head coach Jared Bar low led the Trojans to a perfect 13-0 record. The 2022 season was capped off in the best way possible as the team took down Juab with authority. In past seasons, championship games Morgan played in have been low scoring, this game against the Wasps

was a completely different narrative. Morgan outscored their opponents 55-3. As seen in previous games the offense worked quickly, scoring right out of the gate. Defense has also been a key to success in this year's sea son. Trojan defense only allowed 67 points in the regular season and 23 in the postseason. Each win this season was definitely a complete team effort as everyone competed on both ends of the field. This state title was Mor gan's 8th win in program history, the first came in 1940. l

SENIOR #8 JOSH CRIDDLE celebrates after scoring his second touchdown of the game on Friday night. Criddle had 3 catches for 90 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Trojans finished with a perfect record of 13-0 for the 2022 season.

Photo by Benjamin Brown

BROTHERS BARRY AND CAMERON SOMMERS, 1997 state champs, with their sons Jackson and Talmadge Sommers 2022 state champs.

The Morgan County Library StoryWalk

By Ethan Hoffmann

StoryWalk is a fun, engaging project that has been popular since it was created in 2007. The founder, Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, knew that she had a great idea, but she could not have anticipated how well it would be received across the country and beyond. According to https://www.kel logghubbard.org/storywalk, StoryWalks have been installed in 50 states and 13 countries including, Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and South Korea! The Kellogg Hubbard Library, one of the project’s collaborators, described it as an “innova tive and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time.The concept, while very creative, is quite simple. Children’s books are disassembled and the pages are laminated and attached to wooden stakes, which are then installed along an outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail, you're directed to the next page in the story. The idea, no matter how simple it may be, is ingenious.

The Riverside StoryWalk is under the jurisdiction of Alisa Rose, the current children’s librarian at the Morgan County Library. Rose started working at the library in 2000 and has enjoyed partic ipating in various library activities and events for twenty-two years. Her job re quires her to do children’s programming for the library which includes facilitating Story Hour and purchasing new titles for the children's section. “Reading is my passion,” Rose commented. “Books have always been a part of my life.” Rose read a lot as a kid. In fact, she read too much! Her mother didn’t always appreciate her reading hobby; she had struggles with literacy and her daughter seemed to be extremely gifted. Rose is a mother of five, a grandmother of eight (soon to be nine), and is happy to say that, like her, all of her children are avid readers.

While other grandmothers spoil their grandchildren with food and fun, Rose enjoys giving the gift of reading. You could say that she is a “book grandma.” “I believe that coming to the library and reading is so important, especially at a young age,” Rose said. “It builds a life long love of reading that ill be present for the rest of your life.

https://specialedresource.com/ben efits-of-reading-20-minutes-a-day states that “if you read to your child 20 minutes a day starting in Kindergarten, they will have heard 1.8 million words per year.” This fact is one of Rose’s favorite things about reading. One of Rose’s favorite quotes is by Kate DiCamillo. It reads: “Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift.” Personally, Rose thinks that every town should have a communi ty library. “Access to books is critical,” said Rose. “The public library is an excellent free resource for families.”

If you have visited Riverside Park recently, you might have noticed an upgrade to the StoryWalk in Morgan. This July, metal stands were installed by the library, in collaboration with Mor gan City, to serve as a more permanent StoryWalk. The stands are more durable

and convenient for their caretakers and users alike. The StoryWalk is located along the river trail (Also known as the Michelson Mile) that borders the park from Trojan Blvd. to State Street. Upon being inspired by Ferguson, Morgan ounty Library was proud to present its own StoryWalk to the community.

Erin Bott started the story walk in 2020, right before the Pandemic. At this stage of the project, plastic signs equipped with metal stakes were used in place of their new and improved replacements. “The StoryWalk was just what the community needed!” Rose said. “The library was closed at the time due to Covid, and we figured that the Story Walk would be a good way to get people reading again.” When the pandemic hit, social distancing delivery was available at the library but patrons were not al lowed inside. The StoryWalk is available year-round now, and the library is excit ed to present seasonal stories throughout the year. During the summer months the story is replaced every two weeks, and this winter the library hopes to replace the story once a month, weather permit ting. “It has been so popular that visitors of the library have been making requests for StoryWalk books,” Rose commented on the subject. For those interested, Sto ryWalk books must be paperbacks and they cannot exceed thirty pages.

All things considered, the Riverside StoryWalk’s main purpose is to make the library more viable in the lives of Morgan citizens. “I’ve had a handful of people come and tell me that have truly enjoyed the StoryWalk and they are excited for more stories in the future,” commented Rose.

“We want it to be an enjoyable activ ity for both individuals and families. On top of that, we want it to look profes sional and in doing so, we hope that our patrons know that Morgan County Li brary cares about the community. We do our best to continue to provide the best programs possible for both youth, and adults.” The StoryWalk is a wonderful way for adults and children to combine literacy skills with healthy exercise. Most importantly, it is an accessible and free activity for all Morgan County residents at any time. So bring your walking shoes, and your reading glasses, and enjoy the StoryWalk at Riverside Park! l

MOUNTAIN GREEN FIRE DISTRICT REPORT

Chief Brian Brendel

Nov. 14: Mountain Green Engine & Squad 131 responded to an auto accident on Trappers Loop this morning near the Middle School. Units were first dispatched to the Elementary School on Silver Leaf. Initial reports of "near the school" with no street name led to the confusion as to which school the wreck was located near. The car was totaled by a deer, airbags deployed and saved the driver significant injury. Firefighters had to cut away portions of the airbags to remove the driver. Morgan Fire & EMS A121 treated minor injuries on scene, patient refused transport. A driv er coming south on Trappers actually sped through the accident scene, despite our personnel directing her to slow down. Flashing lights and firefighters direction need to be followed to keep

Morgan Valley City Arts Council Calendar of Events

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By Rachel Cordeiro Features Editor

Brooke Hall, isn't a native of Morgan, but she and her husband moved to the area a year ago, choos ing to settle near her parents who’ve been Morgan County residents for the past decade.

Hall inherited a love and passion for art from her mother, who studied art in college. From the time Hall could hold a paintbrush, her mother taught her art lessons at home; as Hall entered school her interest continued to grow, enrolling in every art class during her elementary through high school years and then into college where she was able to minor in art for a semes ter. The responsibilities of motherhood and obstacles of virtual learning prevented her from completing the degree, but she continues her study of the craft through university art books.

It was financial hardship that initially caused Hall to consider becoming an artist professionally. While living below poverty level, Hall wanted to offer a gift to two friends who’d helped them through this difficult time but her finances prevented her from being able to purchase one. Instead, Hall opted to create something meaningful, expressing her gratitude through a paint ing. These paintings, along with the encouragement of her friends, opened a door of possibility before her; after receiving their gift, Hall’s friends nudged her to consider using her artistic talents and skills as a source of income, an avenue she began to pursue seriously.

Today, four years later, Hall has a full schedule of commission based artwork. “Commission based paint ing has given me so many opportunities to challenge myself and my skill.”, Hall shared.“Everyone likes art in a different style…and it has been extraordinary to be a part of so many different artistic aspirations.”

Hall further explains that she has grown more con fident and comfortable as an artist as she has been able to establish her own personal style through her newest opportunity as a contracted artist for Jesus is the Christ Prints. This opportunity offers freedom of creativity, while also challenging her to hone her technical skills.

Hall works primarily with watercolor, but has branched out into acrylic on terracotta pots, a new venture she attributes to the demand of the growing house plant community. However, watercolor remains her favorite. “I adore the techniques that are used to create depth.”, Hall commented. “Watercolors are like painting backwards..it takes a lot of planning because there is no way to highlight later, you have to leave white space on a page if you want to achieve any contrast. It’s all about working in the negative space.”,

she explains.

Hall dreams of creating work that will be the cen terpieces of each home in which it is displayed, a piece of art cherished by the people who sit beneath its can vas. Hall’s long-term goal is to create a full operating business both online and in a store, but her ultimate desire is to create relationships with others through art, a privilege she considers most rewarding as an artist.

Hall’s work is currently available via her personal art page on Instagram @wander_color_paintings and at JesusistheChristprints.com.

City plans to bond for Young Street bridge

By Linda Petersen

M organ City Council has given the go-ahead for the first steps in pursuing a sales tax revenue bond of up to $4.1 million to help fund a rebuild of the Young Street bridge and other road improvements.

City officials had expected to receive close to $2 million in federal funding in October for the project but were stymied after putting it out to bid when Congress pushed the ap propriation off until December, City Manager Ty Bailey told the Council of Governments on Oct. 25.

“It’s money and timing, but now that we’re pushed off until December, we’re going to have to at least start the process of a revenue bond,” Bai ley said at that time.

On Nov. 8, Bailey and the city’s bond counsel Marcus Keller of Zions Public Finance brought the proposal

for a bond before the city council. Issuing the bond is a stopgap measure which allows the bid to be awarded and the project to go forward, Bailey said. Once the city has the funding in place, UDOT can award the bid which is expected to come in at close to $5 million.

“They can order materials now in anticipation they can start in May,” Bailey said. “This basically says, ‘We’re frontloading, we’ve guaran teed it, we’ve got our match, order girders, order whatever so we can get the project started in the spring.’”

UDOT will manage the bridge project, but Morgan City will cost share in the expenses at 6.7 percent until the $2 million figure is reached. Once that happens Morgan City will pay 100 percent of the expenses, Bailey said. The project is expected to commence next spring and to be completed in the fall.

Morgan City has been getting

ready for the bridge project for sever al years. Things got complicated when the city applied for federal funding, Bailey said.

“After we started the federal requirements just exploded on us. Our scope was just ‘build us a bridge and connect Young St. to Commercial St. and just do the flood stuff and just engineer it,’” he said.

However, after it was determined that Commercial Street was in the railroad’s right of way, Commercial Street was realigned to address that problem.

Along with the proposed feder al funds, the city has its own funds set aside for the project. It has also received approval from the Council of Governments (made up primarily of the city, Morgan County and Morgan County School District) for some funding.

“I’m thrilled with partnering up with the county and the school dis

trict how positive they are about this project,” Mayor Steve Gale said. “It’s needed as much for them as for any body else. I’m real excited the way they want to contribute and dedicate money to that project.”

Keller said he would shop the bond to various financial institutions and come back to the city with the most favorable terms he could find. They hope to be able to get a 10-year bond with no prepayment penalty, he said. Interest rates would be negotiat ed but they were unlikely to be as fa vorable as those seen in recent years, he said. A public hearing on issuing the bond will be held during the regu lar Dec. 13 city council meeting.

The bridge project is not contin gent on the federal grant, Bailey said.

“The grant makes it a better sce nario, but before we applied for the $2 million, we were prepared to just not do other road projects if we had to,” he said. l

SCHOOL MENU

Morgan & Mtn Green Elementary Breakfast

Monday, Nov. 21

Mini Bread, Cereal Variety, Scrambled eggs, Peaches, Apple Wedges Tuesday, Nov. 22

Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety, Ap plesauce, Fruit Cocktail Wednesday, Nov. 23 No School Thursday, Nov. 24

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Friday, Nov. 25 No School

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle & HS Breakfast Monday, Nov. 21

Scrambled eggs, Cereal Variety, Mini Bread, Peaches, Apple Wedges Tuesday, Nov. 22

Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety, Ap plesauce, Fruit Cocktail Wednesday, Nov. 23 No School Thursday, Nov. 24

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Friday, Nov. 25 No School

Morgan & Mtn. Green Elementary Lunch Monday, Nov. 21

Chicken Fillet Patty, Wheat Bun, French Fries, Broccoli Florets, Fruit Cocktail, Mandarin Oranges, Mrs Field Choc Chip Cookie, Fry sauce Tuesday, Nov. 22

Taco Soup, Cheddar Cheese 1 oz, Wheat Roll, Tater Tots, Glazed Car rots, Grapes

Apple Juice, Rice Crispie Treats, Fry sauce, Sour Cream Wednesday, Nov. 23 No School Thursday, Nov. 24

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Friday, Nov. 25 No School

Morgan & Mtn. Green Middle Lunch Monday, Nov. 21 Not available Tuesday, Nov. 22 Not available Wednesday, Nov. 23 No School Thursday, Nov. 24

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Friday, Nov. 25 No School

Morgan High Lunch Monday, Nov. 21

Chicken Fillet Patty, Wheat Bun, Hamburger, BLT Salad, French Fries, Broccoli Florets, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Applesauce, Apples, Orang es, Snickerdoodle Cookie, Fry sauce Tuesday, Nov. 22

Moz. stuffed Bread stick, Popcorn Chicken, Wheat Roll, Chef Salad, Marinara, sauce, Corn, Curly Fries, Yogurt, high protein, Grapes, Sliced Peaches, Apples Oranges, Brownies

Wednesday, Nov. 23 No School Thursday, Nov. 24

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Friday, Nov. 25 No School

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Meet MMS student council for 2022-2023

By Verlene Johnson

When students want to run for student council at Morgan Middle School, they first need to fill out an ap plication. Once applications are turned in, a committee screens the applications along with teachers' recommendations to determine the 12 finalists from the sixth and seventh graders who will be part of the final election.

Each finalist can then hang one campaign poster in the school. Finalists also create a one-minute video, either in speech or skit form, about why they would make a good student council representative. During advisory, the students watch the videos and then vote for those they feel would represent them well on the student council.

Eighth-grade student council mem bers for 2022-2023 are:

Matthew Birt whose favorite subject is science. Both his parents are teachers at MMS, with his mom teaching science and his dad who is a fifth-grade teacher. Matthew said he loves to build things.

Aubree Naffziger's favorite subjects are P.E. and Student Council. She has two siblings and likes to hang out with her friends. Aubree said, “I want to be a student council member because we do fun things and I get to help out the school more.”

Edyn Gale favorite subjects are P.E. and Student Council. Her favorite animal is dogs and she likes to be with her friends. Edyn said, “I want to be a student council member because we do fun things and I like helping with activities.”

Samantha Pincock relly likes all her classes, but some of my favorites are accelerated math and FACS Exploration. She plays the violin in the orchestra and she relly likes baking. “I like being a Student Council Member because I get to help people and make the school a better place,” said Samantha.

Irelynd Elmer’s favorite subject is advanced math. Two things that most people don't know about her are that she decorates cakes and she plays the viola. “I like being on student council because I like helping others and making the school a better place,” said Irelynd.

Kenzly Wilkinson’s favorite sub jects in school are Peer Leadership (Student Council) and U.S. History. The two things people probably don't know about her are that she has two dogs and she has never been skiing. “I wanted to be on the student council because it gives you a lot of learning opportunities and chances for service activities,” said Kenzly. “It gives me a chance to make friends with a lot of other students and staff at Morgan Middle School and, in the community.

Halli Winn’s favorite subject is English. She has lived in Morgan her whole life other than spending two months in Hawaii. “I want to be the student council member because I want to make Morgan middle school the best place on earth,” said Halli.

Callie Toone’s favorite subject is Peer Leadership/Student Council. She has four siblings and a dog. She loves street tacos. Callie said, “I want to be a student council member because it offers fun activities, learning oppor tunities, and a chance to make more

friends.”

Seventh-grade student council mem bers:

Brigham Ellis’s favorite subject is P.E. two things that make him unique is he doesn’t like ketchup and he can't have butter on his toast. He said he chose student council because he thought it would be fun and give him a good experience.

Karson Howe’s favorite subjects are Spanish and peer leadership. Two things that people don't know about Karson are that he has no sisters and has never been out of North America. “I want to be a student council member because I think that I can make a difference in this school and I will be kind to everyone,” said Karson.

Lexi Clark’s Favorite subject is Spanish. She has a dog and is good at sports.

Aaron Bunn’s favorite subjects are Science and math. Some things people don’t know about him is his brother is in fifth grade and his name is Trae Bunn. Aaron also doesn’t like chocolate. “I want to be on the student Council because I want to have a great place for people to look up to me and I can help them with their troubles,” he said.

Eliana Melendez’s favorite subject is Peer Leadership/student council. Two things others probably don't know about her are she dances fifteen hours a week and she has five siblings. She said, “I want to be on the student council be cause the class is super fun and you get to help do things around the school.”

Kathryn Wardell’s favorite sub jects are Peer Leadership and P.E. Her favorite color is purple and she shows livestock for 4H. “I want to be a student council member because this class is really fun and you get to help in school activities, said Kathryn.

Devri Clark’s favorite subject is Creative Writing. She loves to play basketball and she has a twin sister. She said she wanted to be on the student council because she loves to be a leader and loves to plan activities.

Sterling Wilde’s favorite subjects are Peer Team Leadership, CCA FACS and P.E.He live on a farm and really like country songs. He wanted to be on the student council to help and lead the school in a positive way.

Sophie DeMond’s favorite subject is CCA Facts. Two things people don’t know about her are she loves to draw and do crafts. One of her favorite places is the beach.

This year the student council has been involved with the Welcome Back Assembly, Doughnuts with new students, STEAM Night, Bus Driver Appreciation in October, Veteran's Day Program, running the Character Cash Store every Friday during lunch, teach ing fifth-grade Advisories once a week, creating monthly videos that deal with the theme, and video announcements that they record for weekly announce ments to be shown in advisory on Monday. During December the student council will hide ugly sweaters around the school for the Ugly Sweater Hunt. When students find them they bring them to Mrs. Carter, the student coun cil advisor, to receive a prize. They set New Year's Goals and help with Candy Grams for Valentine’s Day. l

Family members honor Nedra Tucker, the oldest living WWII veteran in Morgan

By Verlene Johnson with information compiled by the Tucker family.

N edra Gledhill Tucker was born in April 1923. When Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941, Tucker was 18 years old, attending the University of Wyoming. Tucker and her college friends were in an auditorium listening over a radio when President Roosevelt made the announcement that America had entered the war, and the news was shocking. She said that most of the men stood up and instantly enlisted in the military to fight for our country. Nedra left Wyoming, entering nursing school in Salt Lake City, spending the next four years training as a nurse.

Three other members of Tucker's family joined the military. She became an army nurse. Her brother Clifford stayed back and built ships for the military. Her brother Woody became a paratrooper–that is a soldier who specializes in parachuting out of planes into war zones. Her brother Lynn was a deep-sea diver for the Navy, specializing in going down be neath the big military ships and making repairs.

In 1945, Nedra finished nursing school and enlisted in the Army Nursing Corps becoming a lieutenant. On her first assignment, she was sent to California to Dibble Hospital to care for soldiers returning from the war in Europe. Dibble Hospital is now known as Stanford University. The army need ed nurses to serve overseas at their military hospital in Calcutta, India. Tucker bravely volunteered for that assignment. Traveling to India took several weeks by ship, after leaving the port from Califor nia. This military transport ship could hold around 8,000 soldiers. During the day, the ship would zigzag thru the ocean, making it harder for the enemy submarines to track them. At night the ship would turn off the engines and all lights were blacked out so they wouldn’t be spotted by the enemy.

By the time Tucker got to India, the war in Europe had ended, but America was still at war with Japan. Unfortunately, on her journey over, she became sick with Dengue fever which she contract ed from infected mosquitos. In August of 1945, Tucker was recovering in the hospital when America dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and ended the war with Japan. The army asked for

volunteers to stay in Calcutta to help get the pris oners of war healthy enough to be sent home. Many of these soldiers were forced to participate in the Death March of Bataan, a very difficult time for these soldiers.

Tucker’s job at the hospital in India, along with other medical staff was to help get the soldiers healthy enough to be sent home, either by ship or plane. Nedra stayed in India for one year and then flew home and was honorably discharged from the service. After her discharge, Tucker continued her service in the red cross where she helped with polio clinics. At that time, polio was a terrible pandemic which caused paralysis and lifelong disabilities.

While living in Provo, Utah, she was introduced to her husband, Kenneth, who also served in the army as a pilot. They settled in Morgan and raised six children. Kenneth passed away in 2000 and she remarried a longtime friend, Gale Allen, who

also served during WWII.

When asked how being a veter an has changed her life, she said, “War is a terrible thing, so many people on both sides suffer.”

She wishes every one could get along and always treat each other with love and respect.

Tucker felt it was a privilege that she was able to serve her country and was proud to be in the Army. Tuck er has always had a deep love for the flag and her country and has passed that legacy on to her family.

While being honored at the Morgan Middle School Veterans assembly, her granddaughter, Becca Nelson, dressed in her grandmother’s mil itary uniform, said to Tucker, “You have always been selfless, and you impact everyone around you in a positive way. Thank you for all you did for our country and ALL you continue to do for your family and friend.” l

Hometown Hero Award given to Destiny Field community leader and founder of the Hope Squad at Morgan High School

By Alisha Copfer

On Oct. 21, Destiny Field, Morgan Elementary School Principal, received the Hometown Hero Award from Modern Woodmen of America. "It's thoughtful; it's an honor for the recognition," said Field. "I'm grateful for the recognition for the years I spent working with the teenagers in the community."

Modern Woodmen of America is a fraternal orga nization, which means that they give back to the com munities. This year, the award campaign was to honor individuals or community organizations that encour age brain health and impact those with mental health issues. Field was surprised at school with the award, which included the recognition, a $100 donation and a gift basket from Kneaders.

Modern Woodmen of America Fraternal Financial gives away several of these Hometown Hero Awards every year. "Once a year, the company picks someone from a community that goes above and beyond," said Jon Ostler, an insurance agent with Modern Woodmen. "We give that person an award and donate $100 in their name toward their chosen charity."

Destiny Field started working at Morgan High School as a counselor 19 years ago and recently moved to the elementary where she is the school's principal. While the transition has been a rewarding experience,

Field expressed her deep connection with the teenagers in the community.

Field asked that the $100 donation go to the Hope Squad. "Any help given would be money well spent," stated Field. She explained that an established Hope Squad would typically be given about $500 from the state to cover the curriculum needed to run the club. This money doesn't cover any other expenses the club incurs, as it is a non-profit organization.

"Several months ago, my colleague Sabrina Roberts, one of Ostler's clients, asked me if I knew of someone deserving to be nominated for the Hometown Hero Award," said Diana Windley, who nominated Field for the award. "I suggested Destiny, and I was thrilled to learn a few weeks ago that she had been selected to be honored. Destiny is very deserving of the recognition as her work as a counselor at the high school has been incredible. And now, she is doing great work as the principal of Morgan Elementary School."

Field has been described as influential in the lives of many students. Those who know Field express deep appreciation for what she has accomplished with the youth in the community. She fought for the Hope Squad to be put into the high school and did every thing she could to help the students at the high school.

"I had never heard of this award, but now that I

TEACHERS SPOTLIGHT

Haleigh Saunders—MHS teacher

By Verlene Johnson

Haleigh Saunders was born and raised in Sandy, Utah. After graduating from Hillcrest High School, planned to become an ER nurse. She did all her prerequisites to go to nursing school at the University of Utah. After taking one credit class at a time like yoga and aerobics, she decided to take some math classes. She decided against nursing school while tutoring for math and re alized she had the most credits in math, so a math teaching degree would take the shortest amount of time. She attend ed Dixie State University and Weber State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics teaching. She plans to get a master’s degree here in the near future.

Saunders started her teaching career at Fremont High School. After teaching

know about it, I will look into it and figure out how to pay it forward," said Field. She received her adminis tration degree around 13 years ago and applied for her new position last year. Field also recently wrote for the Morgan County news and received an award for her feature, "The Glad Game."l

there for two years she was hired on at Morgan High School where she is cur rently in her fourth-year teaching math.

“I love math and I love when people find joy in doing well whether they like it or not,” said Saunders. “It is a con fidence booster to do well. I’ve started teaching CE Statistics and that is my true passion. I love how much it applies to the really world and is so useful.”

In addition to teaching, Saunders is the assistant girl’s soccer coach at the high school and she said she absolutely loves it.

Saunders met her husband Braden in a math class. “I took it for an easy A and he struggled more so we became best friends really quickly,” said Saunders. “Lots of late-night homework sessions over the next couple of months started a really great relationship and a year and a half later we were married.” They will

be married for eight years next month. Together they have three beautiful chil dren a five-year-old boy, a two-year-old boy and a one-year-old girl.

After her mother died in 2018, they decided they wanted to raise their chil dren near family and with their cousins, they moved to Morgan to be near his family. “I have quickly fallen in love with this town!” she commented.

In her spare time, Saunders plays a lot of soccer. She has taken up cake decorating and said she has had a lot of fun with it. “I’ve mastered the taste, but am still working on mastering designs.”

She loves reading and struggles to put a book down once she starts, so she’s careful to start a book. She also loves doing puzzles and getting together with friends. She has had the same group of friends since first grade and considers herself really lucky! l

DESTINY FIELD (CENTER) was presented with the Hometown Hero Award from Modern Woodmen of America on Oct. 21, 2022

Morgan Middle School presents its traditional Veterans Day Assembly

By Sterling Wilde Morgan Middle School Student

M organ Middle School put on an amazing Veteran’s Day assem bly. We really wanted to honor the veterans. It is because of them that we are free.

The assembly began with the Vet eran Color Guard posting the colors. Then Jaxson Pierce, Vivian Bailey, Marissa Davis, and Ruth Webster sang the Star Spangled Banner. This was followed by a lively, patriotic, piano duet by Devany Barney and Gabe Carter. Then the Morgan Middle School drumline played “Salute”.

Members of the Student Council told about some of the different wars and the veterans who were in the au dience stood to show which wars they had served in. We even had a veteran who had served in World War II. This was Nedra Tucker. She was born in 1923. She and her brothers enrolled in the service when Pearl Harbor was attacked. She became a nurse in the military and spent a year in India taking care of injured soldiers. Her granddaughter, Becca Nelson, wore

her grandmother’s uniform for us to see, and paid a great tribute to her grandmother’s incredible life.

Then the MMS band played “God Bless America”. Our students had previously written essays for the Pa triots Pen contest titled, “My Pledge to the Veterans”. Two of the students, Caleb Stephens and Abigail Hatch, read their essays aloud. Both said that they pledge to always honor the veterans for their service to us. All of us felt the same way. We then watched a video presentation about the sacri fices Veterans make so that we all can be free. Each grade sang one of the Armed Forces songs and the differ ent grades sang the different and the Veterans stood for their branch of the military.

Ryan Barton, who recently re turned from military service in Po land, told us of some of his experi ences and about the sacrifices that are made every day by our servicemen. Then the MMS choir sang “America, the Spirit Lives On”. We watched another video presentation honoring all the military from Morgan who had died in service. Everyone was silent

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as we saw all these people. They had given their lives for our freedom.

Students previously made thankyou cards for the Veterans, and the student council passed them out to the veterans in attendance.

After a moment of silence, “Taps” was played by Graham Terry, Adam Kros, Caleb Fry, and Isaac Draper,

and the Veteran Color Guard re tired the colors. The assembly was amazing, and the students were very respectful. It was a special tribute.

Morgan Middle School is so grateful to our veterans and to every one serving our country and defend ing our freedom. l

Morgan

Students Learn About

at Annual

By Cameron Bess

Morgan High School students had the opportunity to go to the annual Northern Utah STEM Expo last Monday, Nov 7. Here students were able to learn about the many careers in STEM fields and about the degrees and schooling needed for those careers.

The Expo says their “vision is that this exposition will become an op portunity for students to engage with multiple STEM-driven businesses and higher-education institutions so they will have the necessary information and background to make informed career path decisions.”

At the Expo students had the chance to listen to multiple panels of professionals speak about their career fields and the schooling it takes to get jobs in areas like computer science, manufacturing, and digital media and design. Students were also able to network with businesses and schools to potentially get internships and scholar ships.

Kaleb Cox, a senior at MHS, said, “It was really cool to be able to see what careers in the STEM fields are like and to learn from people that work in those fields.” Another student that at tended said, “It was a great experience and it will definitely help me decide what I want to do when I’m older.”

Teachers and students loved the STEM Expo and say it was an amazing opportunity to learn more about careers in these fields. l

A Bend In the Road

Idon’t need to tell you, because every one knows, that life is full of bends and twists and turns. We don’t always win, and sometimes it almost appears that we never will. And it is often during those “down times” that we question our worth or abilities; or even worse, we define ourselves by our weakest characteristics.

JOHN WATERBURY

The reality is that seldom do we achieve any level of proficiency when there is an absence of challenges. Sel dom do we grow when everything comes easily. And seldom is there any great satisfaction when we don’t feel the need to strive to survive.

Helen Keller wrote: A bend in the road is not the end of the road….unless you fail to make the turn (End of quote). Surprisingly, the general rule is that anyone who has achieved any significant level of success in life has failed their way into success; and they didn’t quit. They learned and worked. Remember, even Michael Jordan was a poor basketball player in his youth. He turned out OK.

It is no accident that the bends in the road are everywhere! Those bends are not indicators of failure, but rather, they are signs that we are in motion; we’re still trying; we’ve not giving up. They’re pur poseful, productive and motivating. They create greater ability and insight. They make it possible for us to evolve.

No one gets it right until they’ve learned that it is possible to grow beyond

their negative feelings. We’re not here by accident. We’re part of a Great Plan. The fact is that we are valiant children of Heavenly Father. That’s why we were sent here in the first place. We’re here to find joy in the journey. We’re here to learn and grow and live. And part of our education is learning to manage, in spite of our fears. Christine Caine knew this when she wrote: Sometimes when you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve been buried, but actually you’ve been planted (end quote). And Christine Norton wrote: Great things are done by a series of small things (end Quote). So where do we start? We start right where we are, and progress line upon line, here a little, there a little, and we work until we win. We’re not here to fail. These times are purposeful. They’re all beneficial. Hold on to that. Welcome to this phase of Eternity. The benefits are beyond comprehension. Set your sights. Stay the course. Endure to the end. Sail on.

John Waterbury is a retired Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has lived in Utah since 1984 when he moved to Bountiful with his wife and four chil dren. Since then, he has written a weekly column for several years for the Davis County Clipper titled “The Dear John Letters” which was also used throughout the intermountain West focusing on ad diction and mental health problems. This new column will focus on mental health and life management issues. l

Rich cater to canines while homeless suffer

friend for life.

Pollsters tell us that Americans mistrust the “coast al elites,” defined I suppose as rich, educated liberals on the West and East coasts who enjoy dirty martinis at lunch and fois gras for dinner. If you struggle to make ends meet af ter a day working at a warehouse in Trump Country, it’s not surpris ing that you would have little sympathy for a financial guy in New York or a tech entrepreneur in San Jose upset that he can’t readily find a charging station for his new Tesla.

CYCLOPS

BY BRYAN GRAY

I guess I never understood that dogs cared about four-star dining. I never saw a German Shepherd sniff at his food dish and walk away if the meal wasn’t or ganic. Similarly, I never saw a Golden doodle refuse to lap at its water dish until the owner filled it with crushed ice.

Obviously, the view is constructed from stereotypes. The vast majority of coastal residents pull up their britches every morning the same way we do in Utah. The average coastal worker does not worry about the availability of eggs Benedict and French wine mustard; like fellow Americans, he or she sees a visit to an Olive Garden as an extravagance, and clips coupons for Wendy’s biggie meals.

But then a news story pops up, mak ing the case for Middle America to scorn the urban elites. An Associated Press article covered a new restaurant in San Francisco. It is named Dogue (rhymes with vogue) and caters to wealthy Bay Area customers who wish to treat their dogs.

Yes, their dogs. Man’s best friend. A species who poops on the grass and wags its tail when it sees its owner approach with a leash.

A classically-trained chef left his fine-dining restaurant job to open up Dogue – and Lassie would be impressed. For $75, a dog will receive a multi-course “bone appetite” featuring dishes like chicken skin waffles and filet mignon steak tartare with a quail egg.

Who knew that dogs would appreci ate a quail egg. In my simple mind, toss an elk bone to a spaniel and you have a

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From Lisa’s Kitchen: Fresh cranberry sauce

Why is it that I and maybe others, wait until the fall to cook up some delicious cranberries? For me it may be that the only childhood memory of cranberry I have is the can shaped jellied cranberry that appeared in the traditional crystal dish at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Time and experience have widened my view. My fresh cran berry sauce is now a staple for holidays and buf fets. Adding just a few more ingredients other than just the cranberry amps the flavor (in my opinion). I hope you will give this a try. It takes minimal time! It can be made days ahead of time. It can even be frozen (in an airtight container) now and then put in the refrigerator the night before. Granted, I am always looking for ways to minimize the cooking load on Thanksgiving day. Be well this seaso n.

Hicks Haven

By Lisa Hicks

some cranberries with a spoon as they cook.

Remove from heat and pour into serving dish. Cranberry sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

*Brown Sugar contains molasses – giving it not only the brown color but also a deeper sweet. Cover the pot, turning the heat to medium low and simmer for about an hour or until the pump kin (including the skin) is fork tender and darkish

Then again, I never knew a woman named Gledy Espinoza who brought her 11-year-old miniature dachshund to Dogue for a puppy birthday party. “I wanted to celebrate him,” she told the reporter. “Mason is so special to me. He’s my four-legged child and this is the per fect place to do a really nice celebration.”

After Mason enjoyed a bowl of mushroom soup with slices of chicken breast, Gledy said, “We’re foodies. I guess he is too, now.”

Sorry Gledy, but Mason is a dog – I don’t care how many bowls of mushroom soup he devours. He’s just a dog fortu nate enough to be pampered by an owner who hopefully has a feel for those who also live in her community. I was in San Francisco earlier this year. I didn’t see dogs asking their owners for the appe tizer menu. What I did see were hoards of homeless men and women, unable to afford multi-million dollar condomini ums, men and women who had never eaten a caper or a truffle, men and women searching in trash cans outside a down town Burger King.

Oh, I forgot…the $75 per puppy din ner at the Dogue also includes a treat for human owners like Gledy: an alcoholic mimosa and a fancy baked good. Mason wouldn’t want his owner to starve.

Bryan Gray, a long-time Davis Coun ty resident, is a former school teacher and has been a columnist for more than 26 years in newspapers along the Wasatch Front. l

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color.

Remove the pumpkin chunks to a serving dish. Turn the heat to high and allow the syrup to boil down until it thickens (about 4-5 minutes) – watch closely so it is a light syrup and not a caramel.

Serve the warm pumpkin, drizzled with the syr up. I highly recommend the warm milk poured over.

*substitute piloncillo with 1 C mounded brown sugar – packed.

The opinions stated in these articles are solely those of the authors and not of the Morgan County News.

WHAT TO WATCH

Don’t miss out on ‘Spirited’ and ‘Enola Holmes 2’

By Jenniffer Wardell

Spirited (Apple TV+)

Do you remember “Scrooged,” the 1988 Bill Murray adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”? Did you like it?

The answers to these questions will be important in determining whether you should check out Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell’s new movie, “Spirit ed.” Though it’s a fresh, charming new take on the classic story, it’s clear that the creators were big fans of the 1988 movie. It has the same irreverent spirit, sarcastic edge and secretly good heart. Add on the fact that it’s a musical with some plot twists you won’t see coming, and you have a movie that’s over the top in the best way.

In the movie, there’s an entire sec tion of heaven whose job it is to redeem mean people through a “Christmas Carol” style routine. Reynolds is their

Monday

The Vow HBO 7 p.m.

This gripping, six-part true crime docu series reaches its conclusion when its final episode airs this evening. After sur vivors of his abuse come forward to deliver victim impact statements, Keith Raniere is found guilty on all charges.

NCIS: Hawai’i

(2) KUTV 9 p.m.

Continuing its second season in another new episode, this “NCIS” spi noff, set on Hawaii’s big island, follows Special Agent Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) and her team at the Pearl Harbor Field Office as they solve crimes involving military personnel.

Tuesday FBI: International

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

Luke Kleintank, Heida Reed and Carter Redwood star in a new episode of this hit procedural spinoff. In order to keep the citizens of the United States safe, international agents go to extreme lengths to capture fugitives at large anywhere in the world.

New Amsterdam

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Based on Eric Manheimer’s novel “Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital,” this hit medical dra ma’s fifth season continues tonight. Ryan Eggold, Janet Montgomery and Jocko Sims return to star alongside new cast member Sandra Mae Frank.

Wednesday

Shaq HBO 7 p.m.

This new, four-part docuseries, detail ing the life and career of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, premieres this evening. The series starts off with the origin of Shaq’s enduring legend, from growing up in a military household to his NBA stardom.

Big Sky (4) KTVX 9 p.m.

Kylie Bunbury and Katheryn Winnick star as a private investigator and a for mer detective in an episode of this pro cedural drama set in Montana. Jenson Ackles joins the cast as Sheriff Beau Arlen, helping the duo solve crime in the small town of Helena.

Thursday

The Masked Singer (13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Season 8 of this hit singing competi tion continues in a new episode. Ken

current target, a PR guy who is a master of controversy and misinformation. Can Ferrell and the rest of the team make him change his ways, or is there truly no redeeming the irredeemable?

There are several moments where you’ll genuinely doubt the answer to that. The movie structure won’t even help, since there’s enough genuinely interesting examination of the entire concept of redemption that there’s clearly more than a yes-or-no possibil ity. I won’t tell you what the answer turns out to be, but it’s delivered with enough heart and genuine Christmas emotion that you’ll be happy with it.

Enola Holmes 2 (Netflix)

It’s a movie fan’s dream to find a sequel that’s even better than the original.

Thankfully, “Enola Holmes 2” is a dream come true. The movie has everything that made the original enter

taining, from a fun perspective on the genre to an engaging lead and interest ing mystery. It goes one step further by adding a ton of great character inter action and development, then delivers all of it at a much better pace than the original.

As the movie opens, Sherlock’s little sister is trying to get her own detective agency off the ground. Her only client is a young girl who works in a match factory, but the simple issue of a missing sister soon runs into a case Sherlock is working on. When both expand into a conspiracy that reaches all the way to the House of Lords, the Holmes siblings will need help if they want to find the truth.

Things get interesting much more quickly than they do in the original film, with a case buildup that keeps your attention the whole time. The tie-in to actual history is nice, though

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I won’t explain more here because it’s a plot spoiler. I also enjoyed a few key tie-ins to classic Holmes stories, all of them delivered with a flair unique to the movie.

There’s also some deeply satisfying character work. Enola and Sherlock start developing a genuine sibling relationship, and Enola’s mother gets a thoughtful reappearance. Fans of the original will also be pleased by the return of Lord Tewksbury, as well as the continued growth of his and Enola’s delightful relationship.

If you liked the original, you’ll love the sequel.

Jenniffer Wardell is an award-win ning movie critic and member of the Utah Film Critics Association. Find her on Twitter at @wardellwriter or drop her a line at themovieguruslc@gmail. com.

Jeong,

Ghosts (2) KUTV 7:30 p.m.

Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar star in this American remake of the British sitcom. This episode continues to follow the couple as they fix up their newly inherited estate while dealing with a group of eccentric ghosts that also inhabit the home.

Friday

The Batman HBO 1:10 p.m.

This first Batman film to star Robert Pattinson as the legendary caped cru sader follows the hero as he investigates a serial killer who appears to be targeting Gotham’s elite. He soon finds a series of eerie messages left behind. Zoë Kravitz also stars.

The Princess Bride AMC 4 p.m.

A not-so-typical fairy tale comes to life for a sick boy whose grandfather reads to him in this comedy classic based on the novel of the same name. A pirate (Cary Elwes) rushes to rescue his lost love (Robin Wright) from the clutches of an evil prince.

The Late Show With Stephen Col bert (2) KUTV 10:35 p.m.

Host Stephen Colbert entertains night owls with his sharp wit and willingness to get a little bit silly in this talk show at the Ed Sullivan Theater. He helps viewers digest news and political happenings, and earned the show a Peabody Award in 2020.

Saturday The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

HBO 9:45 a.m.

Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) continues on his grand adventure in this film trilogy’s second install ment. Directed by Peter Jackson, this adventure chronicles Bilbo’s

Friday

SHOW 6 p.m.

Mr. Malcolm’s List

efforts to reclaim Erebor. Ian McKellen returns to his role as Gandalf the Grey. Home Alone FX 4 p.m.

This classic holiday film and its sequel air today, though we hope no kid faces the same troubles as Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) this Christmas. When his family leaves for Paris in a frenzy, Kevin’s left behind and forced to defend the home from burglars.

Everything Everywhere All at Once SHOW 7 p.m.

Michelle Yeoh stars as Evelyn Quan Wang, a Chinese immigrant in the United States, who must travel to alternate dimensions and fight bizarre dangers in order to save the world following a rup ture in linear reality. Stephanie Hsu and Jamie Lee Curtis star.

Sunday Figure Skating

(5) KSL 1:30 p.m.

This international, senior-level figure skating competition, the sixth event of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series, airs live from the Espoo Metro Areena in Espoo, Finland, this afternoon. It is the replacement event for Rostelecom Cup.

The White Lotus HBO 7 p.m.

The drama continues to unfold in Sicily in a new episode of this hit dramedy series. Hotel manager Valentina (Sabrina Impacciatore), her staff and guests deal with life over the course of a week at the luxury resort. Jennifer Coolidge stars.

Spector SHOW 7 p.m.

Lana Clarkson’s murder case ends in a mistrial when the jury can’t reach a unani mous decision in a new episode of this

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

A highly recognizable face on both stage and screen, of pro ductions big and small, is that of Welsh actor Sir Jonathan Pryce. Often cast in powerful or memorable roles that require an abundance of gravitas and precision, Pryce returns to Season 2 of “Slow Horses,” the Apple TV drama series making its sophomore-season debut Friday, Dec. 2, on the streamer.

Hailing from the small, picturesque town of Holywell, in Wales’ Flintshire County, Jonathan Pryce was born June 1, 1947, to a coal miner and his wife, who owned the local general store. Despite his humble upbringing, Pryce has developed high aspirations in the acting world from a young age, and he ultimately left Wales for London as a teenager to pursue act ing as a vocation by attending the city’s prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, commonly known by the acronym RADA.

Upon graduation in 1971, Pryce began his career working for Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre, a wellregarded institution both at the time and still today. Pryce would go on to perform in such stage productions as Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” “The Merchant of Venice,” “The Taming of the Shrew” and “King Lear,” as well as other notable classics “Miss Saigon,” “Oliver,” “Comedians” and “The Goat or Who Is Sylvia?”

The Regency era rom-com “Mr. Malcom’s List” makes its network premiere Friday, Nov. 25, on Showtime. In 19th-century England, a wealthy young lady named Julia (Zawe Ashton) is jilted by the mysterious and wealthy Mr. Malcolm (Sope Dirisu). Determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend (Freida Pinto) to play the role of his ideal match.

On the screen-acting side of the business, Pryce’s career has been equally impressive. With a total of 132 credits to his resume (including projects labeled as in “post-produc tion”), according to IMDb, Pryce may be best known for his recent role as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio/Pope Francis in “The Two Popes” (2019), a 20-episode arc as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in Netflix’s “The Crown” or 12 episodes as the High Sparrow in HBO’s fantasy sensation “Game of Thrones.”

Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthyWahlberg and Nicole Scherzinger once again guess the identities of elaborately costumed celebrities who perform and give clues about themselves.

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Families gather to eat different kinds of round foods that symbolize the moon. These include eggs and mooncakes served in round cups.

Mooncakes are round pastries that are filled with a sweet filling.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day in Canada is celebrated on the second Monday in October. It was originally celebrated by an English explorer, Sir Martin Frobisher. When his ship reached Canada, he gave thanks for a safe arrival.

Japan: Labor Thanksgiving Day

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Martin Frobisher reach Canada? Complete this math problem to reveal the year.

Long ago, people in Japan celebrated the harvest. As time went on, their day of giving thanks became a time to thank the workers who grew and harvested their food.

Today, Japan celebrates a Labor Thanksgiving Day. It’s a day to show gratitude for the workers in the community. School children make colorful thank you cards and gifts for the police, firefighters and hospital workers.

Which Country?

On the first full moon in autumn, people in this country celebrate a thanksgiving holiday. Families get together to share food and give thanks for the harvest. In the evening, they take walks to enjoy the beauty of the full harvest moon. They call the holiday Chuseok. Unscramble the letters to discover which country celebrates Chuseok.

Ghana: Hooting at Hunger

A H I K N O R S

In parts of Ghana, people celebrate a festival called Hooting at Hunger Years ago, a severe famine broke out among the people. The people put all of their energy into growing yams and soon had a big crop. Their hunger ended, and, with great joy, they “hooted at hunger.” This is the meaning of their name for their day of thanksgiving.

China: Moon Festival Canadian

China’s harvest celebration is called the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Moon Festival or the Mooncake Festival

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People around the world are grateful for a good harvest. A good harvest in the fall means there will be plenty of food for all.