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East Canyon Reservoir has early – and potentially hazardous –algal bloom

By Braden Nelsen

EAST CANYON RESERVOIR—A

popular site for recreation in Northeastern Utah, East Canyon Reservoir has reported a very unwelcome development: a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB). But what is an algal bloom and why is it something that recreators should avoid?

Dr. Hannah Bonner, program coordinator for the Recreational Health Advisory at the Utah Division of Water Quality

shed some light, not only on the current situation at East Canyon, but on HABs as a whole.

As opposed to regular algae, these HABs seen in Utah, and currently East Canyon Reservoir, are actually collections of cyanobacteria, tiny organisms that, as their name suggests, fall in the category of harmful bacteria. That’s why interaction with HABs like this can cause symptoms like a rash, skin irritation, and if ingested, serious illness like diarrhea, vomiting, kidney damage, or even some neurological symptoms.

‘This Old Town’

By Verlene Johnson

Once the rain subsided and sky cleared, Saturday, it was was a perfect evening for a concert and carriage ride to extend summer just a little longer.

Country Music songwriter, Jacob Sorenson, wrote a song titled "This Old Town" with Producer Garion Wells. The music video to go along with the song was directed by Matt Casey and was recorded on Morgan's historic Commercial Street.

While filming the video, Jacob connected with DragonFly Carriages LLC Based in Morgan Utah and the idea was born.

On Aug. 26, with a stage setup at Riverside Park, Sorenson along with local artists Bethany Sorenson, Kelly Jewel, Salamasina and Emory Arrowsmith performed for locals as they enjoyed food trucks and free wagon rides from Row & Steph

Howard, owners of the DragonFly Carriages LLC.

“It was a perfect night for food, entertainment and wagon rides,” said Row. He would like to give a special thanks to Morgan City for sponsoring the event, all the behind the scenes help from city employees that made it happen and the band members.

“Just wanted to give a huge thank you to the city of Morgan for helping bring ‘This Old Town’ to life,” he said. “When I originally made the song and then the music video, playing a show in the city was just a dream. I cannot thank Row and Steph Howard, Mayor Steve and all the city employees enough for buying in to the vision and making it fine to life so quickly

The current bloom was spotted about two weeks ago by members of the HAB squad – a volunteer organization that keeps a lookout for and reports any possible HAB in bodies of water in Utah. This is earlier than normal, as a bloom like this is generally not spotted until October. The HAB Squad made their report, and after analysis, Bonner made her recommendation to the Weber/Morgan Health Departments, “It’s very much a collaborative effort,” she said.

With the current stage that the HAB

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Hurricane Idalia pummels Florida, Georgia

Residents of Florida and Georgia both are still reeling from the devastating effects of Hurricane Idalia. The storm cut power, brought winds up to 85 mph, and raised flood waters around the area. Hundreds were left without power, as many residents tried to either brace for or escape from the massive storm surge.

Maui tourism offers another way to support victims

In what may seem contrary to logic, many small businesses and families on the island of Maui in Hawaii are asking tourists to return. The island, like much of Hawaii, does much of its business with tourism, and while many on the mainland are wondering how to help, the locals have offered one more way: visiting the island. While the town of Lahaina and much of the surrounding area was decimated, those in the tourist industry say there’s still plenty to see and do, and all of it will help.

Supermoon brings lunar viewing closer than normal

One of the best times to view the full moon occurred just this week and the moon, in its regular orbit around the earth, drew closer than normal, causing what is dubbed a supermoon. During the event, the moon appeared brighter, and larger than normal, making for some outstanding lunar viewing, and some great photographs from around the world.

Donald Trump’s mugshot makes history

The viral image of a scowling Donald Trump has made history. As the former president surrendered to charges surrounding the insurrection of Jan. 6, 2021, he was processed, and released on $200,000 bond, but not before having his mugshot taken. This picture marks the first time in American history that a former US president has had such a picture taken. Trump has since used the image in fundraising for his 2024 presidential campaign fundraising.

American Airlines union becomes latest to approve strike

2023 has become the year of strikes, with organizations like SAG/AFTRA, WGA, and others taking to the picket line to protest. Yet another group has been making headlines in striking: airline attendants. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants just reported an overwhelming majority of members voted to approve a strike. Though a strike has been approved, no immediate plans have been made for such action at time of going to print.

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MORGAN COMMUNITY enjoys musical entertainment. Courtesy photo

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Students gather for annual ‘Senior Sunrise’

By Ethan Hoffmann

Last Friday, Aug. 25, the annual MHS event known as "Senior Sunrise" took place at the Trojan football field. Students woke up early that morning so that they could attend the special event at 6:15 a.m. At the gate, students scanned a QR code and filled out a Google form to enter a prize raffle. Following, seniors had their hands painted by advisors and they each had the opportunity to leave their hand print, therefore “leaving their mark,” on the blacktop. Students were served a breakfast of glazed doughnuts and chocolate milk as they made their way to the bleachers. Senior Joseph Witt and his buddies even brought a Coleman stove, a bag of pancake mix, and a water cooler to make flap jacks to celebrate the momentous occasion.

This year the senior class officers organized and put together a special treat for their classmates called the '24 bucket list. If seniors go to 18 out of the 24 events, they will be eligible to enter the raffle at operation graduation at the end of the year. The winner of the

raffle will receive $500. “I’ve absolutely loved being the senior class president so far and I’m glad that I have the opportunity to get our grade involved in activities that not only support our grade, but support our whole school!” said Charlee Breshears. “I think Senior Sunrise is the perfect way to start off the year. We want our seniors to have a positive start to their final year together as a grade and at the same time, get everyone excited for our last year!”

In addition, there will be a winner at every event that will be gifted a bucket of goodies. Preston Johnson won the drawing for the first event, earning a reward that consisted of a mini dart board set, a Twix candy bar, and a Subway gift card. “The motivation behind the '24 bucket list is to support this year’s senior class and unite the grade in the hopes of supporting each other through our last and final year!” said Breshears.”

The SBOs at Morgan High School would love to see the senior class supporting each other in whatever extracurricular activities they are participating in. They hope that this year’s graduating

students will become closer as a class and that they will do that by supporting others. The SBOs would like to share this message with students at MHS:

“You are all doing awesome so far this year! Keep up the good work! Also,

make sure that you are always kind to others because you never know what they might be going through.” l

SENIORS SAY “CHEESE” for a group photo on the bleachers.

SKATING RINK SPONSORED BY THE MORGAN LIONS

At a meeting of the officers and directors of the Lions Club Monday evening, B R. McKinnon, the chairman of the committee on the ice skating tink, reported that an acre of ground belonging to Clark Bros. could be leased by the club. The land is located between the mill race and the Luaral Rock building on New Street. The rink will be placed next to the sidewalk. This location is one of the most central places in town and promises to be one of the most popular.

A contract for the lease is being signed by the Lions Club which will give them the property for five years. During the summer months, it is hoped that it will be possible to have one or more tennis courts erected on the site.

M.H.S. CO-OPERATING IN GIVING CHRISTMAS BOXES

During the past week, the Morgan High School has made plans to cooperate with the other agencies of the County in supplying Xmas boxes to bring cheer to those who are in need

during the Christmas season. For this purpose, the Morgan High School Student Body has bought the picture show for the next regular show night, Monday, Dec. 21. Instead of money food will be accepted at the door for admission. Anything from a sack of sugar to a can of beans will be accepted, so long as it is clean, wholesome food.

M.H.S. TROJAN NEWS

The strong Davis Darts and Morgan’s fighting Trojans will meet in a pre-season basketball game here Friday,

December 18th, at 8 p.m. Davis High has one of the strongest teams in the. You know the fighting spirit of the Trohans so you may expect a real game. The admission will be 25c. The second of the series of adult education lectures was held last Monday night. Professor Peterson of the U.A.A. continued his lectures on geology. Professor Peterson illustrated his lecture with baloptican slides showing the various stages and developments of rock formations and of animals.

A PICTURE OF THE STREET painting students made near the tennis courts. Courtesy photos

SENIORS POSE IN FRONT of a handmade sign.

Endangered Species Act celebrates 50 years of protecting wildlife

By Braden Nelsen

UTAH—Since 1973, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has brought many animals back from the brink. In addition to being beautiful additions to the natural landscape, each animal provides an integral part of the local ecology, especially in an environment like Utah, which can be extremely harsh.

Over the past 50 years, the world has seen endangered species such as the Humpback Whale, the Bald Eagle, the Florida Manatee, and the Grey Wolf all bounce back, their numbers increasing regularly, and ensuring their survival into the future. While Utah may not have whales or manatees, there are 17 animals currently listed as either endangered or threatened here in the state.

The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ESA by paying special attention to the endangered and threatened animals in Utah, and what the act has done, and is doing to bring back these essential species, particularly four species of fish that aren’t found anywhere else in the world: Ptychocheilus lucius, Gila cypha, Gila elegans, and Xyrauchen texanus.

“These species are uniquely adapt-

ed to the Colorado and San Juan river basins and aren’t found anywhere else on Earth,” DWR Recovery Programs Director Sarah Seegert said. “They are part of Utah’s natural heritage, and the DWR is committed to preserving that heritage. Protecting these species means also protecting the rivers they live in and ensuring that people can continue to enjoy recreating on the Colorado and San Juan rivers into the future. These two recovery programs provide ESA compliance and help balance water development for human use with the needs of wildlife.”

Thanks to the efforts of the ESA, each of these Utah species has, over the years, either been moved from “endangered” to “threatened” or, has been proposed to make such a change. Though it may seem that being “threatened” isn’t the most positive step, it reflects a significant growth in population and a healthy trend towards the maintenance of the species.

Keeping these species as “threatened” also continues certain protections for them, meaning that they have an even better chance to bounce all the way back to sustainable levels, but it isn’t protections alone that have helped these Utah fish back from the brink. In

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this case, just one of the many programs in place that assisted was the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program.

"Collaboration between our partners is really what makes this program work," Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program Director

Julie Stahli said. "Because people with very different backgrounds are all pulling towards the same goal, we are able to implement ideas that a single agency would never be able to, making recovery of these species possible in a highly managed system."

A XYRAUCHEN TEXANUS (RAZORBACK SUCKER) brought in as part of classroom education.

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SOCIETY

SHERIFF’S DISPATCH

Following are recent calls officers responded to from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office responded to a total of 174 calls from Aug. 18 to Aug. 25. Any arrests are listed as reported and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and convicted.

Milton: Traffic stop (1).

Morgan City: House check (5), Traffic stop (15), Welfare check (1), Suicide check (1), Community police (1), Follow-up (2), Damage property (2), Custodial Inter. (1), Traffic accident (1), Keep the peace (3), Animal control (2), Suspicious circumstances (1), Info law (1), Child neglect (1), Suspicious vehicle (2), VIN inspection (3), Assist (5), Traffic control (1), Fire alarm (1), Blood tech (1), Shuttle (3), Assist OJ (1), Paper service (3), Structure fire (1), Trespassing (1), Seizure - medical assist (1), Warrant (1), Safety hazard (1), Barking dog (1).

Mountain Green: Traffic stop (22), Follow-up (3), Burglary alarm (2), Criminal mischief (1), Jail release (1), Traffic hazard (1), Shots fired (1), Suspicious circumstances (3), Suicide threat (1), Animal control (3), Panic alarm (1), Extra patrol (3), Premises check (1), Suspicious vehicle (1), Telephone harassment (1), Reckless driver (1), Traffic accident (1).

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in East Canyon is at, Bonner said that there are “very few options that can stop it at this point,” given the size of the reservoir, and the extent of the bloom. However, recovery isn’t impossible, “There’s hope to get East Canyon back to where we’re not seeing it every year,” said Bonner.

East Canyon has seen a HAB every year since 2018, and this is due in large part to the ideal conditions presented: warm water, and high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus. These two elements, known as “nutrient pollution” can make their way into reservoirs from things like fertilizers, manure, pet droppings, and other such things common in the area.

Bonner is confident, however, that if more attention is paid to reducing these

nutrient pollutants both on the individual and industrial scale, recreators will see fewer and fewer algal blooms each year, meaning more opportunity for using the reservoir for things like swimming, water skiing, and so forth.

Though the bloom will likely be present until November, recreation certainly isn’t off-limits. Bonner recommended that people should, “avoid activities that would allow that water to get into your mouth,” or that of pets. The best defense is to be aware, keeping a lookout for patches of HAB, and making sure to curb any activities like swimming, or water skiing that would increase the risk of ingestion.

More information about HABs around the state, and the current state of East Canyon Reservoir, along with helpful images and information can be found at HABS.utah.gov.l

Peterson: Traffic stop (4), Suspicious person (1), Animal control (1), Prowler (1), Open door (1), Extra patrol (1).

Porterville: Burglary alarm (1), Assist (2), Harassment (1).

Stoddard: Traffic stop (3), Animal control (2), Motorist assist (1).

Enterprise:

1

VIN inspection (1), Traffic stop (5), 21B

Hemorrhage (1), Theft (1).

Round Valley: Motorist assist (1).

Other county calls:

Mountain Green: (2) Traffic Stops

Trappers Loop: (1) Traffic Stop

Porterville: (1) Suspicious Vehicle

Taggart: Assist

Suspicious Vehicle

Calls on I84:

Drug Violation (1)

Fire Dept. Assist (1)

Medical Assist (1)

Motorist Assist (2)

Suspicious Vehicle (1)

Traffic Stops (20)

Trespassing (1)

Total Calls: 174

Arrests:

8/23/23: Male, 27, South Ogden UT, Driving Under the Influence-2nd Offense in 10 Years, Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana/Spice, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tail Light

Violation

8/24/23: Female, 28, Hartford CT, Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana/Spice, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Operating Vehicle Without Insurance, Operate Vehicle Without License or Registration (Suspended or Revoked)

8/24/23: Female, 21, New Britain CT, Possession of Controlled Substance

Marijuana/Spice, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

8/24/23: Female, 25, New Britain, CT, Possession of Controlled Substance

Marijuana/Spice, Use/Possession of Drug

Paraphernalia

*8/24/23: Female, 39, Battle Mountain, NV, Possession of Controlled Substance

Schedule I/II/ANALOG, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fail to Operate Within a Single Lane *(arrested in Weber County)

MGES PRESCHOOL AIDE

$14.09 per hour

MGES

Monday and Wednesday 8-11:30 7 hours a week

Closing Date: Until filled

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

MES SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

$15.90 per hour

MES

Up to 29 hours a week

Closing Date: Until filled

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“All of the food vendors were

successful, the live entertainment went great and the wagon rides were a hit with the kids. Fun, food, family. That’s why it’s called ‘This Old Town!’”

Penny Pincock said that it’s all part of being in a small town. One person knowing another led them to another, turning it into an amazing night in “This Old Town.”

To see Jacob Sorenson’s music video film here is Morgan visit: https:// youtu.be/bT_TgQ_C6Jo?si=wf91tsO6qas5tXxsl

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 INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

$14.09 per hour

To Apply: Submit an application on www.morgansd.org - click on Job Application. and in such an awesome way! Also a major thank you to the food trucks, and the community for supporting. It was amazing to see so many members of the community come out to support the arts, entertainment, and food. I know I personally hope to be back many times and to continue sharing in the beauty of Morgan with you!

MGES

Up to 29 hours a week

Closing Date: Until filled

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

PRIOR TO 1936, each community had their own school. This is the Stoddard Elementary School, taken in about 1895.

OLD TOWN

PEOPLE OF ALL AGES enjoy wagon rides from DragonFly Carriages. Courtesy photo

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A FEW HELPFUL safety tips, and warnings about the current algal bloom. Courtesy photo

Family BBQ and safety fair

nity.

By Verlene Johnson

What’s better then a barbecue on a summer night?

A free community barbecue and a fun safety fair.

Weber Human Services provided the BBQ from Company Grill BBQ also known as Red Beard food truck. Weber-Morgan Health Services who is celebrating one year in their new location which is located in the lower level of the Morgan City Building worked tirelessly to put the safety fair together for the commu-

Many vendors were on hand to educate the community about the services available within the valley namely NUHOPE, HOPE Squad, Morgan Middle School Student council, Utah State Parks, United Way of Northern Utah, Morgan County Library, USU Extensions, Morgan Fire and EMS, Morgan Sheriff's Office, Morgan County School Transportation Department, Driver Education Program, Morgan Grace Fellowship Church. l

HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDES mental health services to youth and adults in Morgan County. When in crisis dial 988 for immediate help. They also educated families on the importance of dinners.

NUHOPE ALONG WITH MHS and MMS were all there to help raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention while playing corn hole at the safety fair. HOPE Squad promotes SafeUT and 988 crisis line.

MORGAN COUNTY FIRE AND EMS show off their new ladder truck and newly repaired red ambulance while giving out information about CPR classes for adults and children and teaching about fire safety.

ERICA WHITE, SPENSER JOHNSON and Lisa Butikofer proudly serve Morgan County as EMTs. Courtesy

MORGAN GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH is always reaching out and serving the community. They provided games and activities for youth at the fair.

MORGAN HIGH SCHOOL PREP BAND entertains the crowd as they enjoy dinner.

MORGAN COUNTY LIBRARY plays Bingo for Books.

WHAT TO WATCH

By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Guru

BS High (Max)

Even if you didn’t watch the 2021 ESPN high school game where IMG Academy completely destroyed Bishop Sycamore, the story behind the game makes for fascinating viewing. Because Bishop Sycamore, it turned out, didn’t actually exist. It was a long con by coach and huckster Roy Johnson, who turned his own failed football dreams into a scam that led to the fleecing of dozens of desperate young players and their families. Watching Johnson unrepentantly explain himself is a bit like watching a mid-level carnival huckster trying to get people to ride a ride that’s visibly collapsing, and there’s a certain lurid fascination in watching him try and constantly re-invent himself on camera.

Sometimes the documentary leans into that element too much, trying to trap Johnson in a “gotcha” moment instead of following even one of several genuinely interesting sociological insights that get mentioned. Still, even the portion of the story we do get is pretty hard to ignore.

Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food (Netflix)

If you’ve ever wondered about all the food recalls that have happened in the U.S. over the last few years, “Poisoned” will tell you more than you probably wanted to know. A thorough, well-reported look at how de-regulation and corporate negligence has led to numerous fatal bacterial outbreaks, “Poisoned” manages to be far more quietly terrifying than many of Netflix’s more salacious documentary offerings.

There are villains – Stewart “The Peanut King” Parnell refused to eat his own food at trial, and was proven to have knowingly shipped food that killed people – but it’s the sheer pervasiveness of the problem that’s far more chilling. It’ll haunt you next time you go to the grocery store, or read about another recall, but there’s a chance it might also save your life.

Once Upon a Time in Uganda (rent/buy on Amazon Prime and Vudu)

It turns out one of the world’s most entertain-

ing, passionate directors lives in Uganda.

The best part of “Once Upon a Time in Uganda” is the chance to meet Isaac Nabwana, a Ugandan bricklayer who was inspired to make action comedies Chuck Norris would be proud of. He lived in a small, broken-down village, had no budget, his scripts were eaten by termites, and his technology was constantly destroyed by the heat and sand. Still, none of that stopped him, and he continually recruited family and friends to help make his films. When class issues kept his movies out of theaters, he distributed them himself.

The documentary itself has issues – it makes the baffling decision to focus more on Nabwana’s hype man than Nabwana himself, an issue that makes the entire second half peter out. Still, every moment Nabwana is onscreen is a joy, and the chance to spend time with him makes all the movie’s flaws worth it. If you want to find out more of his work, head to YouTube and get a taste of the kind of movies Wakaliwood makes. If you want to find out how they happened, spend some time with “Once Upon a Time in Uganda.”

NeuroStar

Jenniffer Wardell is an award-winning 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.

Credit for photo ©Wonderview Studios

EDUCATION

SCHOOL MENU

MHS TEACHER SPOTLIGHTS

Meet Morgan High School’s new choir teacher

By Verlene Johnson

Sadie Julander was born and raised in Corinne, Utah, where she is the youngest of eight children. After graduating from Box Elder High School, she attended Utah State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Music Education with a Choral Emphasis.

After doing her student teaching at Bonneville High School where she taught choir and AP Music Theory, she began her teaching career as the choir teacher and musical director at Davis Middle School in Evanston, Wyoming for two years.

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, Sept. 4

NO SCHOOL DAY

Tuesday, Sept. 5

Egg McMuffin, Hashbrown Triangles, Cereal Variety, Orange Juice

Fruit Cocktail

Wednesday, Sept. 6

Donut, Yeast (unfrosted), Yogurt Snack-able, Cereal Variety, Blueberries, Strawberry Cup

Thursday, Sept. 7

Pancake Sausage Stick,Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits, Pears

Friday, Sept. 8

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

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, Sept. 4

NO SCHOOL DAY

Tuesday, Sept. 5

Egg McMuffin, Hashbrown Triangles,Cereal Variety, Orange Juice

Fruit Cocktail

Wednesday, Sept. 6

Donut, Yeast, Yogurt Snack-able, Cereal Variety, Blueberries, Strawberry Cup

Thursday, Sept. 7

Pancake Sausage Stick, Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits, Pears

Friday, Sept. 8

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

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Lunch

Monday, Sept. 4 NO SCHOOL DAY

Tuesday, Sept. 5

Italian Dunkers Sauce, Dunker sticks, With Cheese, Broccoli Pears,Blueberries, Snack pack

Pudding

Wednesday, Sept. 6

Chicken Alfredo, Bread stick 1ww

Glazed Carrots, Peas, Applesauce, Peaches, Gelatin

Thursday, Sept. 7

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Cucumber

Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Pineapple Tidbits, Apple Wedges, Cookie

Dough

Friday, Sept. 8

Chicken Nuggets, French Fries Green Beans, Grapes,Watermelon, Brownie Morgan

Middle Lunch

Monday, Sept. 4

NO SCHOOL DAY

Tuesday, Sept. 5

Dunker sticks, With Cheese, Italian Dunkers Sauce, Corn Dogs

Chicken Caesar Salad, Tater Tots

Broccoli Florets, Glazed Carrots

Mandarin Oranges, Sliced Peaches, Apples,Oranges, Sugar Cookie

Wednesday, Sept. 6

Smothered Pork Burrito,Popcorn

Chicken, Veggie box, Cilantro Rice, Sweet potato fries,

Black Beans, Corn, Applesauce Pears, Apples, Oranges, Slushie Cup

Thursday, Sept. 7

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Mini Corn

Dogs, Cucumber Slices,Grape

Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges

Pineapple Tidbits, Cookie Dough

Friday, Sept. 8

Mini French Toast, Chicken Strips

/ Choice, Sausage Patty, Hashbrown Triangles, Baby Carrots

Applesauce, Strawberry Cup

Apples, Oranges, Yogurt, high protein

Mtn. Green Middle Lunch

Monday, Sept. 4

NO SCHOOL DAY

Tuesday, Sept. 5

Dunker sticks With Cheese, Ital -

ian Dunkers Sauce, Corn Dogs

Chicken Caesar Salad, Tater Tots

Broccoli Florets, Glazed Carrots Mandarin Oranges, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges, Sugar

Cookie

Wednesday, Sept. 6

Smothered Pork Burrito, Popcorn

Chicken, Veggie box, Cilantro

Rice, Sweet potato fries, Black Beans, Corn, Applesauce, Pears Apples, Oranges, Slushie Cup

Thursday, Sept. 7

Papa Murphy’s Pizza Mini Corn Dogs, Cucumber Slices,Grape

Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges

Pineapple Tidbits, Cookie Dough

Friday, Sept. 8

Mini French Toast, Chicken Strips / Choice, Sausage Patty, Hashbrown Triangles, Baby Carrots Applesauce, Strawberry Cup Apples, Oranges, Yogurt, high protein

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, Sept. 4

NO SCHOOL DAY

Tuesday, Sept. 5

Dunker sticks, With Cheese Italian Dunkers Sauce, Corn Dogs

Chicken Caesar Salad, Wheat Roll, Tater Tots, Broccoli Florets Glazed Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges, Sugar Cookie

Wednesday, Sept. 6

Smothered Pork Burrito, Popcorn

Chicken, Veggie box, Wheat Roll

Cilantro Rice, Sweet potato fries

Black Beans, Corn, Applesauce Pears, Apples,Oranges, Slushie Cup

Thursday, Sept. 7

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Mini Corn

Dogs, Tater Tots, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges,Pineapple Tidbits, Cookie Dough

Friday, Sept. 8

Mini French Toast, Chicken Strips / Choice, Sausage Patty, Wheat Roll, French Fries,Hashbrown Triangles, Baby Carrots, Applesauce Strawberry Cup, Apples, Oranges Yogurt

Julander is currently in her first year in Morgan School District where she teaches Music 1010, Intro to Theater along with all of the choirs at both Morgan Middle School and Morgan High School “I’ve LOVED it so far,” commented Julander. Additionally, she has also taught private voice lessons for nearly four years,

“I became a teacher because of the kids,” said Julander. “I know how much a great teacher can make a difference in a student’s life. I’ve had great teachers, bad teachers, and some in between. I wanted to try my best to be a great teacher and provide students with not only a quality education, but a place to belong.”

Music has always been a huge part of Julander’s life and she wanted to share her passion and knowledge about music to future generations whether they become life-long musicians or life-long music appreciators.

“The kids are the best part of the

job,” said Julander. They are so smart, capable, and ready to learn. I also love the moments when as a choir we just click and get the sound we’ve been working so hard for. Any time a student gets an ‘a-ha’ moment is so rewarding to me.”

Julander met her husband Dylan when they were in an eighth grade math class together. They have now been married for three and a half years. “We were lucky enough to be married during the crazy beginnings of COVID in my parents backyard so we could be quarantine buddies.”

They also have an “adorable,” energetic dog named Hazel and a “lazy, cuddly” cat named Boba.

Julander loves to read, garden, cook, bake, paint and be out in the mountains. “Anything adventurous or artsy is my kind of thing!” she said.

“I’m so excited to be working in such a wonderful place with such incredible students and phenomenal staff. Here’s to a wonderful school year ahead!” l

August 2023 school board meeting

By Gwen Romero Public Information Officer

Personnel, property taxes, and projects were the themes of this summer’s meetings of the Morgan School District Board of Education. Here are your highlights.

First, changes in administration this summer are the following: Dr. Jensen, superintendent; Crae Wilson, human resources; Luke Thomas, principal at MHS, Ramona Martin, principal at MGES, Trina Wilkinson, principal at MES, and Josh Sargent, assistant principal at MHS.

After some heavy recruitment/persuasion, Destiny Field has taken the reins as Student Intervention Services Director of our alternative program, Morgan Rise, formerly the Morgan Unified Learning Center. With her years in special education, counseling, and administration, Destiny is the most qualified person in the district to tackle all the responsibilities needed to coordinate support for our atrisk students. She has already been busy this summer writing grants and organizing the program and her staff, Katie Stokes and Chelsea Peterson. This program will also replace Morgan Online.

For the second year in a row, the school board voted to lower this year’s property tax rate after the August Truth in Taxation meeting. A few clarifications:

• Property tax is divided among the school district, the county, and the special services districts (water and sewer, for example). The rate has to be set so that all three can maintain services.

• Because property valuations have risen so much the past several years, the board wanted to ease some of that tax burden, so their intention has been to lower rates.

• The district needs additional funding for additional services, including an additional resource officer,

and the increased costs of maintenance.

• The district also needs to offer competitive salaries “to recruit and to retain talent” (Adam Toone) so that our children have quality teachers.

Ultimately, the board voted to lower the rate from 0.006454% to 0.005788%. What that means for you and your neighbors depends on the valuation on yours. Contact the county assessor’s office for more information on how your valuation was calculated and tax-relief programs available through the State. The board’s “hope” (Kelly Preece) and “goal” (Mandy Wallace) is to continue to float the rate down as our tax base grows and diversifies.

In other news, summer projects are wrapping up. At a few schools, these will carry into the start of school. Your school’s administration will send more information. The bridge that connects Young Street to 500 E Street (Commercial/Front Street) opens today–ribbon cutting at 1.

MHS is on a later start time this year: first hour starts at 7:50 (first bell rings at 7:45). See your school’s website for your student’s complete bell schedule.

The district is using a new app to track bus routes: BusRight. You should have received an invitation to enroll from support@busright.com . Check your Spam/Junk folder if you haven’t seen it yet. Questions about your child's bus stop or route should be directed to Cory Sanders or Michelle Poll at the MSD Transportation Department at cory.sanders@morgansd.org and mpoll@morgansd.org.

Finally, WELCOME BACK! School started Aug. 22. We hope you are as excited for the start of school as we are.

The next Board meeting will be on Sept. 12, 2023.

Morgan Volleyball wins Dixie Fly HighTournament

By Liisa London Mecham

The 7-2 Morgan High Volleyball team returned from Southern Utah with first place honors at the Dixie Fly High Tournament over the weekend. The Trojans went undefeated winning six matches and only dropping two sets out of 17 for the entire tournament.

“It was great to go down and play some good teams in St. George,” head coach Liz Wiscombe said. “Going to St. George gives the girls a chance to bond on the overnight trip and to play good teams.”

“Everyone played well and played hard,” she added. “I saw a lot of improvement as they battled hard and played well together.”

Morgan opened with a 2-1 win (25-20, 22-25, 15-8) over Delta. They then swept Kanab 2-0 (26-24, 25-18) and American Leadership Academy 2-0 (25-9, 25-10). The next day they played in the Gold Bracket and defeated Span-

ish Fork in three games (25-10, 25-16, 25-15) before beating Millard in four (25-16, 21-25, 25-12, 25-18). In their final game of the tournament, the Trojans took down Canyon View (26-24, 25-21, 25-14) to earn first place.

Earlier in the week, Morgan hosted the Farmington Phoenix, registering their first win on the season 25-14, 2522 and 27-25.

“It’s exciting to see our players coming together and playing well. We’ve got some good competition coming up in the next four games: Green Canyon, Ridgeline, Davis and Union,” Wiscombe said. “We’ve got to keep the gas down!”

Morgan hosted Green Canyon Tuesday and traveled to Ridgeline High School Thursday. They will play at home Sept. 6 and Sept. 7 against Davis and Union.l

SPORTS SHORTS

By Liisa London Mecham

Trojans fall to Bobcats 45-28 in third game of the season

By Liisa London Mecham

Riding high on their home win over Bear River the week before, Morgan entered their match up with Sky View at Smithfield knowing they could score and compete with tough 4A teams. Unfortunately, the Trojans were unable to keep pace with the Bobcats scoring through all four periods.

Sky View opened with a 10-point first quarter scoring a touchdown and field goal. Morgan came back and added a touchdown on a 35-yard pass from Beck Sheffield to Brogan Garrett to bring the game within three in the second period. Less than a minute later Sky View’s quarterback Carson Thatcher connected with Carver Ballard on a 76-yard pass. With 27 seconds left in the half, Thatcher ran in a second touchdown to put Sky View up 24-7 at the half.

A touchdown coming out of halftime extended the Bobcats lead to 31-7 before Morgan added two quick scores on a Beck Sheffield run (8 yards) and a Sheffield 35-yard pass to Lincoln Gilson to bring the score to 31-21 to end the third quarter.

In the fourth period, Sky View added two more touchdowns and Morgan one on a 5-yard run by Sheffield to end the game 45-28. Beau Johnson kicked all four PATs.

Sheffield finished the night 19-29 with 250 yards passing. He threw to two of the touchdowns and ran for two others. Zak Sargent had 14 carries for 88 yards, and Jeff Salmon added 25 yards on eight carries. Gilson topped the receiving corps with 106 yards on six receptions. Christian Nunez added 60 yards on six receptions while Brogan Garrett hauled in two passes for 49 yards.

On the defensive side, Sargent led with 11 tackles while Tate Nelson added nine and an interception. Krew Galbraith also had nine tackles, and Cameron Menlove tallied six. Tate Steele had a sack on the night along with four tackles.

Morgan takes on Green Canyon at home as they continue to play top competition in the preseason to prepare them for Region 13 play. Friday Sept. 8 they will be at 5A Kearns before returning home for their first region game on Sept. 15 against Juan Diego. l

Boys and Girls Cross Country

After competing in a Region 13 open meet on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at the Oakley Fairgrounds, the harriers traveled to Spanish Fork Saturday to compete in the UIAAA Invitational. Junior EJ Lee finished the varsity race amidst blistering competition with a time of 15:57.1 and placed 32nd. He was second in the 3A Boys times.

“It was a great day,” Coach Brennen Fuller said. “We had the team race in their grade levels, and we had some big PRs and SRs all day. With our top five boys, we finished first in 3A.”

“Things are clicking more each day, and the kids are getting closer and learning to be all in for the family,” said Fuller. “It’s showing on the courses!”

Morgan ran Wednesday at Ben Lomond in a Region 13 Open Meet and traveled to the Timpanogos Invitational Friday Sept. 1.

Boys Golf

Morgan traveled to Tooele Tuesday, Aug. 22 for a Region 13 match. Like most of the tournaments this year, the competition was close. Morgan took second to Ogden by four strokes 310 to 306. Union and Grantsville were a distant third and fourth with 321 and 325 respectively.

Individually, the Trojans’ Lance Loughton ran away with first place shooting a 65. Ogden’s Jesse Jones shot a 73 to place second and Grantsville’s Decker Dzierzon took third with a 74. Morgan’s Zaylin McClearly (78) placed in the top 10 at eighth while Caleb Rees (82), Jackson Palmer (85), and Daxton Loertscher (85) finished 13th, 15th and 16th.

Overall team standings show Morgan and Ogden tied with 31 points apiece. Union trails the leaders by two points. The Trojans had the rest of the week off. Tuesday, Sept. 5, they will

host the Region 13 teams at Round Valley. It is a great chance to get out and see some excellent high school golf.

Girls Tennis

The tennis team got rained out on Tuesday against Wasatch and traveled to Rowland Hall Thursday. The team fell to the Winged Lions 4-1 with the 2nd Doubles team of Carys Morgan and Macey Dee picking up the lone win, 6-0, 6-0.

Morgan will host four consecutive home matches starting with Region 13 opponent Grantsville Tuesday, Aug. 29 followed by St. Joseph’s Thursday, Aug. 31. Sept. 5 South Summit will come to town and Ben Lomond will take on the Trojans Sept. 7. Their final home match of the season will be Sept. 12 against Ogden.

Girls Soccer

The soccer team played Tuesday, Aug.29 against Region 13 foe Ogden. Results weren’t available at press time, but the past history of these two teams portended a tight match. Morgan followed their opener with another home game against Union. Sept. 12 is the next home game for the Trojans. They will take on Grantsville. l

MORGAN’S VOLLEYBALL TEAM is 7-2 on the season and working to improve each day. Winning the Dixie Fly High Tournament was exciting for everyone.

Photo by MHS Volleyball

LINCOLN GILSON (5) and Brogan Garrett (14) celebrate after the Trojans scored a touchdown.

Photo by Jessica Jorgensen

THE MORGAN GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY team competed well in Spanish Fork at the UIAAA Invitational. Courtesy photos

JUNIOR EJ LEE ran 15:57.1 in the UIAAA Invitational amidst tough competition.

WILL FISHER (54) and Cooper McGiven (53) block for Zak Sargent (3) as he runs the ball.

BRAIN TEASERS

SPORTS PREDICTIONS

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Monday

Secrets of Penthouse

A&E 7 p.m.

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

Son of a Critch

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

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

Tuesday

America’s Got Talent

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

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

Frontline

(7) KUED 9 p.m.

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

Wednesday Big Brother

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

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

The Conners

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

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

NFL Kickoff Eve

(5) KSL 8 p.m.

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

TELEVISION GUIDE

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

Thursday Generation Gap

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Season 2 of this game show reboot

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

Fight to Survive

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

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

Friday American Masters

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

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

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Mo

Saturday Mechanic: Resurrection

AMC 6 p.m.

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

Kings of BBQ

A&E 7 p.m.

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

Sunday The Masked Singer

(13) KSTU 6 p.m.

Wait. There’s a Moth and a Donut? A new episode from the series features a special performance and one of the biggest unmaskings in the show’s history. Alumni Joey Fatone, Michelle Williams, Rumer Willis, Bow Wow, Barry Zito and more pair up for duets.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

AMC 7 p.m.

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

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media Show

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

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

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

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

Smile and the world smiles with you! Smiles have the power to make people happy. Maybe that is why millions of people use the smile emoji when sending messages. And with a smile, people from different countries who speak different languages can communicate.

Doctors even tell us that laughter can help sick people heal more quickly. All in all, a smile is very powerful.

Cut out the word balloons below and paste them in the correct order on the comic strip above.

Standards Link: Health: Identify activities and actions that promote or enhance emotional health.

There are jokes from all over the world. What can you learn about people by reading their jokes? Draw your own comic strip using this joke from Martinique.

How many silly things can you circle in this picture?

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

What is a small, white chest that all know how to open and nobody knows how to close?

What is more useful when it is broken?

In a pot there are two kinds of food. What is it? What is an entire little house without a door?

I have built my house without any door. What is it? In a bowl of china fixed, two liquids with colors unmixed. What is it?

Have you figured out the answer? If not, color all the boxes with odd numbers. Read the letters that are left and you will know the answer.

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Standards Link: Social Science: Compare life in different places and recognize that some aspects of cultures are similar.

These riddles are from all over the world and the answer to each one is the same thing. Can you guess what it is? How many smiles can you find on this page?

Superlative Fun

Look through the newspaper for three happy pictures. Label one “Happy,”

makes you smile? Write a paragraph about what makes you smile. Give at least three details about this. In today’s paper, categorize stories as either “good news” or “bad news.” Explain why you think newspapers print “bad” news at times. Are there some stories that are bad news to some and good to other people? Good News/Bad News Standards Link: Writing Applications: Write formal letters; write persuasive compositions that state a position or proposal. Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions. Why does a crane raise one leg when he stands in the water? Put the words in the right order to discover the answer to this joke from Poland. Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognize identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. W Y L K C I U Q G O C O R D E R U B D P Q M S A E J F O T E M P S W O D O V I N S Z C K L F L A U G H T E R E L O Y L L I S O R W E L P O E P W A O C I M O C U F W B N R A E L U Q OPEN COMIC SMILE LAUGHTER FOOD JOKES WORLD QUICKLY GUESS ORDER PEOPLE SILLY BOWL LEARN

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One of these statements is true and one is false. Do the research and nd out. Then share what you learned with your friends and family!

a certain way. Was it easy or di cult to nd out if the above statements were true or false? It’s not always easy being a News Fact Checker. But it’s important to always try to get the whole story! 1. Read beyond the story’s headline. Headlines can’t tell the whole story. 2. Do some research! Go to the library and look up more information. Your librarian can help you. 3. Look for more information online. Be sure to check more than one online site as some sites simply repeat false information. 4. Make sure