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2022 YEAR IN REVIEW

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By Rachel Cordeiro

JANUARY 2022

around them to offer aid and help. Two local businesses, the Morgan Mercantile and Subway, each experienced a transition in ownership to J.D. Patterson and Jeff Matthews (Morgan Mercantile) and Mega Nelson (Subway). The Morgan historic district nomination moved to the federal level, an encouraging news story to wrap up the first month of another new year.

FEBRUARY 2022

a bipartisan transgender sports bill, modifying the original draft with the formation of a commission to determine eligibility of the athlete. A new infrastructure approval was made for the Morgan County airport located in Mountain Green, which was announced would include additional hangar space, while reassuring the community it has no plans to expand beyond the current 28 acres it already occupies. Morgan announced upcoming local historical improvements, sharing that Hotel Vallice was to be revitalized through an RDA grant.

MARCH 2022

Two local elected officials, Mayor Steve Gale and Morgan County Clerk, Leslie Hyde, were each sworn into office at the start of 2022, ushering in the new year of our local government. The Morgan SUP chapter received national recognition for being the Chapter in Excellence, one of the few chapters to qualify for the reward nationwide, while water conservation remained a topic of concern as Morgan City announced plans for potential water tank upgrade and an ordinance restricting water and services was approved by City Council. Winter safety was emphasized with reminders on proper snow removal from mailboxes, driveways, and sidewalks, and drought concerns were still prevalent despite a few winter storms. East Canyon hosted a Winterfest, and Hinds’ Country store launched its first Kindness Campaign. The de los Santos family of Croydon experienced tragedy when their home and business was destroyed by fire but maintained hope as the community rallied

The success of the Kindness Campaign served as a reminder of the goodness of people in our community, and the acts of their kindness paid off through the special offer of lower gas prices. The lack of child care options available in our town was presented, sharing the concern of working parents who scramble to find available and affordable options in Morgan County. Our local representative, Kera Birkeland pioneered

The month began with yellow notes being left on the doors of residents of Peterson asserting claims about the Peterson Pipeline Association President Trevor Kobe. Members of the PPA gathered for a meeting to address and resolve the matter to restore

April

declared Utah Dark Sky month by Governor Cox and Morgan County is proudly home to one of the 23 accredited International Dark Sky locations within

Canyon State Park.

unity and communication among all those affected.

Pew Research center results showed Morgan County holding the record for the highest marriage rate in Utah, a spotlight that certainly deserved recognition. Hinds’ Country Store continued to provide fun, family activities for our community through its second annual Pot of Gold Rush, an event that is easily becoming a St. Patrick’s Day tradition for many. Many residents of Morgan County braved a cold March evening to gather on the Stoddard Bridge for a brief glimpse of the American Freedom Convoy (AFC) who passed underneath, waving American flags and cheering loudly in support of the truckers and of freedom. A local relic, the Country Cafe sign, was restored and hung outside of a storefront on Commercial Street, a nostalgic symbol to many locals who lived here during the time it was originally displayed.

APRIL 2022

The Morgan County Library launched its Summer Reading Program, a favorite incentive of many, with a foam party in Riverside Park. The event was well attended, and many people consider it their annual kick-off to summer and fun! A Memorial Day weekend storm brought much needed precipitation and the rain was received with gratitude before embarking into another dry season of drought conditions, a concern on the minds of many locals. Despite the storm, there remained a deficit and water restrictions were updated once again.

events that community children enjoyed attending. The library issued a press release to report a new exhibit, the StoryWalk, which arrived at Riverside Park located along Michelson Mile. The Morgan County Primary election results were finalized and canvassed and declared winners included Kera Birkeland for State House District 4, Blaine Fackrell Republican for County Commission at Large B, and Kelly Preece for Morgan School District #4. Joshua Cook was hired as the new Morgan County Planning Director, and the residential drug treatment center, Reprieve Recovery, received county approval. The driver of a semi-truck was issued a DUI after driving the wrong way through the canyon, but fortunately no injuries or harm occurred as a result.

AUGUST 2022

Community members greeted April with their concerns regarding the possibility of a recovery center planned for a neighborhood in Mountain Green, a flood of constituents readily voicing their opposition at a planning committee meeting. The Morgan County GOP convention hosted delegates and candidates gathering at MHS to meet and greet national, state, and county political candidates. April was once again declared Utah Dark Sky month by Governor Cox and Morgan County is proudly home to one of the 23 accredited International Dark Sky locations within the state, with a designation at East Canyon State Park.

Construction in our county continued with an announcement of the upcoming Peterson bridge closure to take place later in the month and into May, while a restoration project was also announced set to begin at the historical train depot.

The month ended on a somber note with the Morgan District Court holding its first jury trial in years in the domestic violence case against Bryon Winn followed by news of the death of an Idaho man who was hit and killed by a Union Pacific Train while traveling through the area. April also marked a new beginning with the transition of Morgan County News from print to digital, an announcement that came as a surprise to many in the community.

MAY 2022

A meet the candidate event was hosted at Kent Smith Park in Mountain Green, allowing residents of that end of Morgan County an opportunity to chat with candidates and get to know them while learning about their goals if elected. Attendance was low although the meeting was informative. Shortly following the meet and greet, Candidate Austin Turner announced his withdrawal from the race for sheriff causing Candidate Corey Stark to run uncontested. The month concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Morgan Historical Society for the marker placed in honor of the Morgan Women’s Suffrage Association.

JULY 2022

The sheriff’s department issued a warning, cautioning residents to avoid purchasing items from unlicensed door-to-door salespersons, to avoid an ongoing scam that had trickled into our town. A tanker carrying hazardous materials overturned on I-84 while traveling westbound over the Weber River, just past the Morgan line, and the Mountain Green Fire District responded to a third motorcycle accident in as many weeks. A heartwarming story involving the purchase of a hog was one of the highlights of the fair. The hog was auctioned off for $20,500 and was purchased collectively by several community members as an outpouring of support for the Dingman family whose son Sam was diagnosed with Leukemia. The funds raised were used to help them with medical expenses. Sheriff Blaine Breshears reflected on his 26 years of service in law enforcement and to our community as he prepared to pass the baton.

SEPTEMBER 2022

As the Ukraine conflict continued into May, the Relief Society sisters and young women organized a local service project as part of humanitarian efforts to serve Ukrainian refugees seeking asylum in Utah. Local business, Hinds’ Country Store continues efforts to provide unique events for community members, offering special days during the Peterson bridge closure which limited direct access for customers. A new full-service salon, Affirmations owned by local native of Morgan Shaelee (Pentz) Reden, announced its opening in Mountain Green, a welcome addition for those who prefer to support local businesses of the valley rather than driving outside of the canyon. The second year of the fundraising effort, No One Fights Alone was hosted by the Brown family in honor of their loved one’s battle against cancer and funds were distributed among local families to assist them in their fight against cancer as well. Much excitement was caused by the black bear roaming town and the school yard at Morgan Middle School. The grand finale of the month was a record set by the Morgan County News at the Utah Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest, adding numerous awards to its portfolio.

After an extended period during which the paper was only available digitally, the Morgan County News was pleased to announce it was returning to a print edition, news that the community welcomed with excitement. This option was made possible once again under the

Independence Day festivities are an important tradition of Morgan and 2022 was no exception with the parade, Cardboard Boat Regatta, and other fun activities to celebrate our country’s freedom. The U.S. News Report ranked Morgan County as the fourth healthiest community in the nation due to abundant recreation opportunities, clean air, good access to high quality healthcare, and a wonderful and supportive community of residents. Two local churches, Morgan Grace Church in Morgan, and Morgan Valley Church of Mountain Green, each hosted separate Bible club

paper’s new ownership, Bryan Scott of Loyal Perch Media.

NOVEMBER 2022

JAN. 4

China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States, all five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, issued a rare joint statement affirming that “a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.”

FEB. 4

The 2022 Winter Olympics were held in Beijing, China, making it the first city ever to host both the Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics. Norway walked away with the most gold medals at 16 total, while Germany was a close second at 12 total.

FEB. 24

Russia invaded Ukraine which lead to global crises for both food and energy, as well as displacing millions of people. Putin ordered Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces to be on “special alert,” their highest level, in response to what he calls “aggressive statements” by NATO. The invasion also resulted in some European nations banning Russian flights in their airspace.

MAY 12

— The Event Horizon Telescope collaboration revealed its first image of Sagittarius A, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky

Senate Candidate, Evan McMullin, made a visit to Morgan County, on Wednesday, Nov. 2, just days before the election, and a Utah family sought information in

The festive celebrations offered in Morgan were once again favored hallmarks of the Christmas season beginning in town. The holiday spirit of Hometown Christmas on Commercial Street warmed hearts despite the frigid temperatures and the celebration was merry! Additional events that are also becoming traditions in the valley included A Living Nativity hosted by Morgan Valley Church in Mountain Green, the Special Needs Nativity program, and the Messiah Sing-Along performance which returned after pausing temporarily for the 2020 and 2021 seasons due to COVID. The Running Santa (Steve Cory) also brought joy to people’s hearts and smiles to their faces each time he was spotted running through town dressed as Santa throughout the month, spreading Christmas cheer around the streets of Morgan.

World Highlights of 2022

Way. JUNE 24

U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturned Roe v. Wade on women’s abortion rights, restoring the ability of individual states to determine a woman's reproductive rights.

JUNE

The 12-month inflation rate of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) hit 9.1%, its highest level in over 40 years. The U.S. is not alone: across the industrialized world, inflation is accelerating during the recovery from the pandemic recession.

AUGUST

This was the world’s sixth-warmest August in 143 years, according to scientists at NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information. Record-breaking heat waves resulting from climate change has led to many record-breaking temperatures around the world. From runways melting to devastating wildfires, no country was safe from the extreme levels of heat experienced this year.

SEPT. 8

— Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland and was succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. She died at 96 years of age after 70 years on the throne,

NEWS BREAK

A Tesla driver has been arrested and charged with intentionally driving off a cliff in Northern California in an attempt to kill his family, law enforcement officials said.

At about 10:50 a.m. local time Monday, officials received a report of a vehicle over the cliff side on Highway 1 about 20 miles south of downtown San Francisco, the California Highway Patrol said in a press release Tuesday. Inside the white Tesla, about 250 to 300 feet down a cliff next to the Pacific Ocean, were two children, a 4-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl, and two adults, both 41, who all survived.

Southwest Airlines apologizes and then gives its customers frequent-flyer points

Southwest Airlines says it will award the travelers who were caught in the surge of canceled flights during the holidays 25,000 frequent-flyer points, an award worth more than $300 in flights.

making her the world’s second longest-ever reigning monarch.

JANUARY TO JUNE

The price of regular gasoline rose 49 percent, and the price of diesel fuel rose slightly more at 55 percent. Fuel prices have risen since declining in early 2020 during the economic recession and the period when many states adopted stay-at-home orders in response to COVID-19.

OCT. 27

Elon Musk completes $44 billion deal to buy Twitter after months of waffling, lawsuits, verbal mudslinging and the near miss of a full blown trial. Musk also began cleaning house, with at least four top Twitter executives, including the chief executive and chief financial officer.

NOV. 16

— NASA launched Artemis 1, the first uncrewed launch of its Space Launch System, the most powerful rocket ever launched into orbit. The onboard Orion capsule orbited the Moon before returning to Earth, as a demonstration of planned human missions.

CELEBRITY DEATHS

• Jan. 2 — Richard Leakey, Kenyan paleoanthropologist and conservationist (b. 1944)

• Jan. 6 — Sidney Poitier, Bahamian-American actor, activist and ambassador (b. 1927)

• Jan. 20 — Meat Loaf, American singer and actor (b. 1947)

• Jan. 22 — Thích Nhất Hạnh, Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist (b. 1926)

• March 13 — William Hurt, American actor (b. 1950)

• May 26 — Ray Liotta, American actor and producer (b. 1954)

• July 6 — James Caan, American actor (b. 1940)

• Aug. 8 — Dame Olivia Newton-John, Australian singer and actress (b. 1948)

• Aug. 30 — Mikhail Gorbachev, 8th and final leader of the Soviet Union (b. 1931)

• Sept. 28 — Coolio, American rapper and actor (b. 1963)

• Oct. 11 — Dame Angela Lansbury, Irish-British American actress and singer (b. 1925)

• Oct. 14 — Robbie Coltrane, Scottish actor and comedian (b. 1950)

Rally car driver and DC Shoes co-founder Ken Block dies in a snowmobile accident

Ken Block, an action sports legend who co-founded DC Shoes and Hoonigan Racing, died on Monday at age 55 after a snowmobile accident.

Hoonigan first announced the death on social media. The Wasatch County Sheriff's Office later confirmed that Block was riding a snowmobile near his home in Utah around 2 p.m. when he tried to navigate up a steep slope, causing the craft to fall back on top of him. Officials pronounced him dead at the scene.

Driver falls 21 feet into house while fleeing police

As New Jersey police approached a suspected stolen vehicle, the driver tried to flee but lost control of the car and drove off an embankment, falling into a house. No residents or bystanders were injured.

NFL Player Collapses during game

Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin collapsed after a tackle during Monday’s broadcast of the game

between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2. After what appeared to be a routine tackle, Hamlin walked several steps before falling onto his back on the field. He was immediately attended to by on-site medics and given CPR for several minutes before being taken off the field in an ambulance. There is no official diagnosis being given out by officials at the local Trauma 1 hospital where he is currently listed in critical condition. The game has been suspended by the NFL, and there are no clear plans for when or if it will be completed.

Suspect Arrested in University of Idaho murders

A suspect was arrested in the murders of four University of Idaho students which have transfixed the country since November. Bryan Kohberger was apprehended by officials in Monroe County, Pennsylvania after law enforcement traced the suspected Elantra to his parents’ home, where he had traveled for the holidays. Kohberger is a PhD student in the Criminology program at Washington State University, which is roughly 8 miles from Moscow, Idaho, where the murders took place.

The Morgan Maze, owned by the Clark family, was a new attraction offered during the fall season and

quickly became a favorite activity for many locals. Another growing tradition to celebrate the Halloween season is the Witches’ Ride which hosted its third annual ride through town. This month was also one of farewells and congregants of Morgan Valley Christian Church gathered for their last service in the historical building in Peterson on October 23. Mountain Green teen, Tyler Blocker, was featured in the Warren Miller Ski Film Daybreaker.

the missing persons cold case of Robert Lugo who was last seen in the Highlands area of Mountain Green over thirty years ago.

Tesla driver is charged with intentionally plunging his family off a California cliff

Cyclops shares his top books for 2022

For several years

I have ended the year with a list of my favorite books.

CYCLOPS

BY BRYAN GRAY

In 2022 I read 67 books, both novels and non-fiction; some new releases, others published in prior years and, in some cases, re-reads. Consistently, readers have reached out and said thank you for the suggestions. Then again, one responded he was terrified that I read “such trash.”

Here are some of my favorite reads from 2022:

One of my favorites was written 25 years ago. “Dairy Queen Days” by Robert Inman provides a jaunty journey of a southern teenager attached to a wacky but loveable father. The novel is a hard-tofind pleasure.

The latest from Booker Prize nominee Andrew Miller (“The Slowworm’s Song”) is a beautifully written letter to his daughter from a guilt-ridden former alcoholic reliving an atrocity he committed in Ireland’s Catholic-Protestant conflict.

For a look at a mesmerizing psychopath with no conscience, you can turn to “A Ladder to the Sky” by perennial award-nominee John Boyne. Bloodshed is replaced by evil scheming.

For non-fiction, I recommend five pieces, three released in 2021-2022 and two previously published. The oldies, but goodies include Ben Mezrich’s “Bringing Down the House,” the true story of a band of MIT students who successfully attempted – and faced later consequences – of “cheating” at blackjack tables, and the detailed look at tracking the killer of Martin Luther King (“Hellhound on His Trail” by Martin Sides), a fascinating look at the battle for civil rights and the role of the FBI.

The other historical books are “The Vanderbilts,” Anderson Cooper’s tale of his Gilded Age ancestors, “The Key Man” by Simon Clark and Will Louch, a view of an international con man who

fooled the professionals at numerous financial institutions, and “Mercury Rising” by Jeff Shesol, highlighting the voyage of astronaut John Glenn and NASA’s commitment to beating the Russians in the Cold War era.

As mentioned in prior columns, my “go-to” books tend to be mysteries, and 2022 brought some good ones. I’d suggest Katrine Engberg’s “The Butterfly House” and either of the hilarious but touching escapades of four assisted-living residents solving crimes, both sequels to Richard Osman’s earlier novel “The Thursday Murder Club” (“The Man Who Died Twice” and “The Bullet that Missed”).

If you haven’t read Ann Cleeves, you are missing out. This year’s reading included several of the Vera Stanhope mysteries (“Silent Voices”) and Cleeves’ most recent detective, Matthew Venn (“The Heron’s Cry”). As usual, Anthony Horowitz is an enjoyable read (“A Line to a Kill”) although my favorite in the series is 2018’s “The Word is Murder.” And if you enjoy thrillers, Michael Robotham’s newest made my 2022 list (“When You are Mine”).

Final Note: My wife doesn’t much like mysteries, but she has read nearly 80 books in 2022. Five novels she would name as “keepers”: “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver, “Now is Not the Time to Panic” by Kevin Wilson, “They’re Going to Love You” by Meg Howrey, “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks and “Lucy By the Sea” by Elizabeth Strout. Both my wife and I agree that Strout is an American treasure.

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

Don’t Worry – be happy

In the midst of all the confusion we’ve been through with the Coronavirus, the political instability, the protesters, rioters, and looters, it can become upsetting. So, please accept the following thoughts as evidence that you are not alone in this journey. You are surrounded by a great number of people who love you and keep you in their prayers.

JOHN WATERBURY

I’m confident that you’ll find the ability to face them and embrace them and grow beyond them. As you recognize the light that you’ve been given, Heavenly Father will add to it until He enables you to be an instrument in His hands; to touch others, to teach others, and to love others in ways that only you know how to do.

Pay into Social Security now for later

You won’t get rich collecting Social Security, not even close. However, you don’t want to mess it up either. The system was never intended to be your total retirement income but to many it’s their only source of retirement income. You don’t want to make it your only source of income for your senior years but you definitely want it in your income portfolio.

GLENN MOLETTE AUTHOR

I want you to know that I’m confident of the success of your journey. You all are proven commodities. Each of you is unique and precious before the Lord, and each of you has specific gifts and capacities that will make it possible to create a unique contribution in this life. I’m confident that you have been created by God, for God’s purposes, and that as time unfolds, you’ll be able to determine, specifically, what that means. I know that there is a grand design in life that directs us, and guides us into the lives of others. We’re not alone. We have never been alone. And as a result, I’m confident that each of you has been prepared to accomplish certain things that only you are able to accomplish.

I know that you’ll find the reassurance and peace of mind that God knows you personally, and that He loves each of you completely, with a love that is endless and eternal. And I’m certain that as you allow the powers of Heaven to wash over you, you’ll find clarity and reassurance that there is a reason you are where you are, and that you didn’t just stumble into being who you are. I’m sure that you’ll find answers to your concerns that may have seemed endless and immeasurable, and that as you turn your problems over to the Savior, and allow Him to carry them for you, you’ll find a freedom that will enable you to move confidently throughout life.

When it comes to any fears that may have immobilized you or terrified you,

To your questions in life that may seem to have no answers, I know that Heavenly Father will give you the patience and peace of mind to look to tomorrow with new hopes and dreams. You’ll find new answers. With a new determination to reach out and accept the Grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, you’ll find a freedom, and a relief that’s almost impossible to describe. His Grace is all-inclusive, His light is everywhere, and His love is endless.

As you face the uncertainty and challenges in your life, I’m confident that you will be able to feel the comfort that only comes from The Still Small Voice. The resulting peace of mind will be a gift from the Eternal Source of Everlasting Peace. You are not alone. His love has always been there and His continued love will always be there, throughout this world and throughout all Eternity.

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 children. 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 addiction and mental health problems. This new column will focus on mental health and life management issues. l

Social Security recipients will receive an 8.7% increase in their monthly income starting in January. The average increase will fall between $150 to $250 per month. This will buy you a tank of gasoline or a sack of groceries. The increase will help about 70 million retired Americans.

Inflation has devoured Americans’ paychecks as groceries, fuel, rent and now interest rates have skyrocketed. By the time the January increase comes around you probably will have lost most of your increase to these and medical costs associated with Social Security.

Pay all you can into Social Security. Too many young adults buy into the rationale that Social Security doesn’t pay much or won’t be around when they retire. On some level it will be around and you’ll need it when you retire.

Business persons, farmers, hospitality people, clergy and others make a big mistake in finding ways to only show a small income when they file their taxes. This reduces the amount of taxes owed and lowers how much is paid into Social Security. When retirement comes these people become very sad when they find out they will only receive a minimal amount of Social Security income.

One minister friend opted out of paying into Social Security because of religious objections.

When he was 70, he had almost zero

retirement and worked up until his death. Another ministerial friend claimed very little salary and received very little in Social Security payments when he retired. He spent his last couple of years cleaning hotel rooms and working at Kentucky Fried Chicken trying to survive. A farmer acquaintance worked hard for many years but doesn’t collect a penny in Social Security benefits. You have to pay into it to collect it so don’t short-change yourself.

The average Social Security payment in 2022 was $1,614. Many people who worked less years and paid less collected less than this amount. Some Americans who worked longer, earned more income and paid more into the system were collecting $3,345 per month. Again, these numbers will increase in 2023 by 8.7%.

Sometimes people retire too early. A friend retired at 62 and received $1,100 per month in Social Security income. At that time, he would have collected several hundred more if he could have worked just three more years.

Pay into an Individual Retirement Account, 401k and anything else you can. You can’t live big just on a Social Security check, but pay as much as possible into the system now because it will be helpful later.

Dr. Glenn Mollette is a graduate of numerous schools including Georgetown College, Southern and Lexington Seminaries in Kentucky. He is the author of 13 books including Uncommon Sense, the Spiritual Chocolate series, Grandpa's Store, Minister's Guidebook insights from a fellow minister. His column is published weekly in over 600 publications in all 50 states. l

A high-wire act

From the people who brought you Syn-crete, nepotistic construction contracts and the ThrU Turn fiasco intersection, comes a mind-boggling project guaranteed to be unnecessary and over budget: the Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola.

BY PERI KINDER

The Utah Department of Transportation isn’t known for its rational, effective projects. It spent years studying the LCC traffic situation before making the wrong decision, but at least they didn’t go with the Little Cottonwood zeppelin.

Color me unimpressed with UDOT. Take 5400 South. Please. I travel this road every day and I know UDOT doesn’t understand east-west travel. Going from my home in Kearns to the I-15 interchange in Murray includes nearly 20 stoplights along that seven-mile stretch and I usually hit every. single. one.

There was a legend that if you drove exactly 42.3 mph, under the light of a full moon, you could travel 5400 South without stopping at one red light. Not true.

I blame my road rage on UDOT.

So, let’s talk about the gondola. With UDOT approving the nearly $600 million project, it must have overwhelming support. Nope. Local mayors, residents, environmental groups, Bigfoot and county leaders don’t want this to happen. A majority of the tens of thousands of public comments are against the gondola.

Just a hair short of sketchy, Snowbird quietly bought land that could (will) be used for the gondola station at the base of Little Cottonwood. When the time comes, Snowbird will sell or donate (ha-ha) that land to the state.

Hikers, fishermen, sightseers and climbers don’t want the gondola. They don’t want to ride the entire length of the gondola system if their destination isn’t a ski resort. I guess UDOT could add a base-jumping experience if you want to parachute out of the gondola halfway

up the canyon. But it will probably have an extra fee.

Measuring eightmiles, it will be the longest gondola system in the world and includes nearly two dozen towers, averaging 185 feet high. That’s about 17 stories. UDOT said the towers will be placed up the canyon by helicopters, like they’ll gently rest on the forest floor where tree roots will wind around the base to hold them down, becoming part of the natural landscape.

No. Each tower will have a huge concrete base, requiring boulders and trees to be demolished. Not only that, but construction could disrupt animal migration patterns, pollute the watershed and highlight UDOT’s decision-making legacy.

UDOT explored options like rideshare programs, electric buses and road tolls that are less invasive, especially when trying to solve a traffic problem that only happens a few days a year. But those alternatives aren’t expensive and ridiculous, so that was a “no” vote from UDOT.

When you factor inflation, the project’s cost will be about $72 gajillion, paid for with “mystery funding” which we all know usually means “taxpayer dollars” in some fashion. Even if you’ve never skied a day in your life, your tax dollars will probably help pay for a system designed by ski resorts, for ski resorts.

We’ve riddled this country with aging infrastructure. Obsolete railways, cables, steel and wiring lie unused and rusting. When the gondola becomes outdated, our grandchildren’s grandchildren will be stuck with the awful towers standing forever in the sacred space of Little Cottonwood.

UDOT’s track record is abysmal. I remember when it spent $700,000 to remove the stupid ThrU Turn on 5400 South. UDOT said the intersection wasn’t a mistake, just unnecessary.

That could be UDOT’s tagline: Building unnecessary mistakes. l

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

LIFE & LAUGHTER

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW FOR MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOLS

By Verlene Johnson

Two thousand-twenty-two started with an unexpected snow day. After returning to school only a few days, the district called for a two-hour delay on Friday, Jan. 7. Once it became clear that the roads were too icy for the busses to transport students safely to school, a rare snow day was called for Morgan School district. Morgan Elementary’s PTO sponsored their yearly Inspiration Contest. Fifty-two students brought projects that revolved around the year’s theme, “What it Means to me to be a Hero.” Mountain Green Musical Theatre Students performed a play on the Mountain at the school titled “Back to the Summer.” Mothers and sons from Morgan Elementary School had a night out together, playing games and enjoying ice cream at Sonapooloza. Students from Morgan High school choirs had the opportunity to sing in Honor Choir at Abravanel Hall. Big Budda from Fox 13 visited the high school presenting an assembly telling students they matter. He was accompanied by Sione Havali. After the spirit squad performed a showcase for family and friends, they secured the title of region 3A camps, placing first in all seven categories they performed. Just over a week later the spirit squad was escorted into Morgan by the fire truck procession like all MHS State Champions are! Another region title was clinched by the MHS team to wrap up January. MHS Spirit Squad traveled to Florida to compete in nationals in February. Four Ovation! Choir vocal soloists Ella Stevenson, Laura Beattie, Tyler Hancock, and Brickman Walker; and a women’s trio of three Millennial girls: Aly Spagnuolo, Jane Poll, and Kasha Carpenter all placed at the state Solo and Ensemble Festival. Morgan wrestling decisively won the Division B Divisional Tournament by over 40 points, totaling 310 points, just ahead of the state wrestling meet. MHS senior Tenley Jones made history for the Trojans by winning the first-ever girls' individual state title. Will Korth and Drew Korth along with Rylee Creasey took the podium at state wrestling. The high school and both middle schools celebrated HOPE week with plenty of activities and an assembly. Girls’ basketball wrapped up their season by placing third in state. After months of before-school rehearsals Mountain Green Elementary performed “Disney’s Jungle Book.” MGMS eighth graders had the opportunity to learn more about Careers in Technology Education (CTE), with the eighth graders traveling to the high school to check out CTE classes held there and seventh graders visited Ogden-Weber Technical College (OTECH) to explore opportunities provided there. The girls at MES joined their dads in the annual Daddy Daughter dance while MHS held a Masquerade Ball.

While Dr. Suess month kicks off at the end of February, a bulk of the celebration happens in March. Overall, students recorded reading 250,000 hours, for grades first through fourth, while Kindergarten recorded how many books they read. MES third graders held their yearly Wax Museum. After reading a biography, students build a tri-fold report board and get to dress up like the person they studied. The fourth graders at MES held their traditional Utah History Fair, including a musical program with songs featuring the history of the joining of the railroad at Promontory Point and the Indian tribes that settled in Utah, and the second grade performed their Friendship program. The principal at MES announced he would be taking a new position at the MSD as the district's new Human Resource and Student Services Director. MGMS PE teachers, John Hamilton and Ramona Martin hosted a teacher/student volleyball game. The Musical Theatre group, from MGMS, performed a musical titled, “Montana Jones and the Gymnasium of Doom,” Sixth, seventh and eighthgrade students formed teams and played against the teachers and staff.

War of the Classes was won by none other than the seniors. MHS performed to sold-out audiences with the comical play “You Can’t Take it With You.” The Jazz band at MHS held their annual dance for the community and also performed very well at regional Solo and Ensemble with several earning superiors. After placing second in the region, MHS Debate team headed for state.

April is a busy time for MHS as they held their SBO and class officer elections. The Choirs and band traveled at separate times to San Diego for their choir tours. Sterling Scholars from MHS went to their regional competition with Maryn Thackery and Olivia Rees winning first place in their categories. The cheerleading and Dance Teams held tryouts to pick the new Spirit Squad for the fall. Additionally, the Theatre Department held auditions for “Newsies” which will be performed in the spring of 2023. Prom was held for the students at MHS with seniors celebrating their high school years coming to a close with Senior Cotilion. The combined choir at MMS had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem on the ice at a Grizzlies hockey game. MGMS performed “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” to sold-out crowds nearly every night. To close out April, Science Olympiad won their state competition. Third graders at MES performed the much loved, “We are Amazing Program.” The school board announced Michelle Morrell as the new principal at MMS with Adam Christensen as assistant principal, and Destiny Field was announced as the new principal at MES May didn’t slow down even with school coming to an end. Teachers were celebrated and honored during Teacher Appreciation week. MHS theatre won best choreography for “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” at the Utah High School Musical Theater Awards edging out the two schools who have passed it back and forth for years. They also hosted their annual Spoonies and

APRIL

OCTOBER

showcase for friends and family.

High school students celebrated school coming to a close with the Last Chance Dance. One hundred forty-one scholarships were given to seniors by colleges and universities with over $138,000 in local scholarships given out at Scholarship Night. MHS track teams finish second at 3A State 5 Individual Titles and One Relay Championship.

MGMS celebrated RAK week, doing Random acts of kindness throughout the week. The fifth graders at MGMS performed their “Great American” a program showcasing what they have been learning all year in American history. MMS performed the ever-favorite talent show while saying goodbye to retiring Principal Ren Hoopes.

Sixth graders from both middle schools launched rockets.

Fourth graders at MGES had a Greek Day to culminate their Greek Mythology unit. To finish up their Mountain Man unit, they had a field trip to the Daughters of the Utah Pioneer Museum in Morgan. MES Kindergartners continued with the long-running POPS party. Finally, it was time for the last week of school which was a field with field trips to Warrior Rizen, Boondocks, Rush, games in the park, and field day. One hundred seventy-five seniors graduated from seminary. Finally, the day seniors had anticipated for thirteen years was upon them. Graduation returned to the Dee Event center after two years of being held at the high school. That night seniors were able to attend Operation Graduation at RUSH fun plex in Syracuse.

School activities didn’t stop for some students once the final bell rang. Two students from the high school attended Skills USA in June. Wyatt Carpenter and his senior teammate took fourth place in the national competition.

In July the MHS cheerleaders joined hundreds of other cheerleaders lining the streets of Kaysville for the funeral procession of Maci Hill, a fellow cheerleader who passed away in a parade accident on the fourth of July.

While the SBOs and class officers attended leadership conferences and the cheerleaders and the spirit squad attended camps, the cardboard club continued meeting at Riverside Park to play board games during the summer months.

As students, teachers and staff began to get ready to head back to school, MES and MGES secured their schools with a buzz in systems. Air purifiers were purchased for every classroom in the district. This year several teachers moved positions with many new teachers being hired. Ten new teachers were hired at MHS along with Luke Thomas, who had been the instructional coach the previous year and was moved into the position of assistant

principal. Five new teachers were hired at MMS, five new teachers at MES with several shuffling to teach a different grade, seven new teachers at MGMS and MGES hiring two new teachers. Nathan Costa, moved from MHS counselor to Instructional Coach at the high school, Dana Wilde went to part-time teaching and part-time instructional coach at MMS, Ramona Martin went from teaching PE to Instructional Coach at MGMS and Amy Frandsen went from teaching second grade at MES to Instructional Coach at MGES. Natalie Anderton was hired as the new high school counselor and Jennifer Gardner went from full-time SPED teacher to part-time teacher and parttime counselor at MGMS. MES held its first safety fair, inviting families to school to learn about safety from Morgan Fire/ EMS, UHP, the health department and many more. School started for all five schools in the district on Wednesday, Aug. 24 with early release all week.

Rush week for the high school clubs was held the first week of September. Football, volleyball, girls soccer, cross country and mountain biking started off their seasons looking strong. National Honor Society inducted its new members. The volleyball team once again held their traditional Sherry Wright Pink Night honoring members of the community who are bravely battling cancer along with those who have succumbed to cancer. Girls Tennis won 3A region beating Grantsville, Ogden, South Summit, Ben Lomond and St. Joseph’s to take first overall. The HOPE Squads participated in the NUHope Suicide Awareness Walk. Students made posters of support for those who have been touched by suicide, as well as walked alongside them. MES celebrated one of their favorite events when grandparents were invited to lunch at the school for Grandparents Day.

October became very busy for MHS with Homecoming Week. Kicking off with the parade, movie night, street painting, and powder puff, with Trojans winning the football game and topping the week off with the Homecoming dance.

Girls Tennis came out victorious with sisters Ryann and Sydney Jensen taking first in first doubles and Lucy Tripp and Brylee Adams taking first in second doubles. MMS hosted its third annual STEAM Night, with hundreds of students’ families helping the school raise thousands for school activities.

MMS formed a new chapter of FBLA. The Volleyball team claimed the region title for the 30th consecutive time, in addition, reclaiming the state title after placing second place in the three previous years. Senior Payson Norman took first place in state Mountain Bike. Both

November veterans visit the schools and MMS holds assembly while MHS served breakfast to veterans. The art club held a successful sale. The Theatre Department solved the mystery of who done it by performing Agatha Christy’s “Mouse Trap” to six sold-out audiences. MHS held its first Harvest dance. MHS cross country found success in California as several team members competed in the Champs Sports Cross Country Championship. The Trojan football team had a fairytale ending, winning the 3A state title. Sterling Scholars were announced on the school level and they will prepare to compete at region in April 2023. MMS eighth graders had a field trip to HAFB and

fifth graders were able to attend JA City. MGMS eighth graders did a scavenger hunt at SLC and Clark Planetarium.

All the schools started December with their Christmas fundraisers. At MHS different clubs take donations and raising money for different causes. MMS did their Coin Wars raising over $4,500 to help a local family. MGMS collected items to donate to the Ronald McDonald House. MHS Cheerleaders took first place in the Winter Classic. The Spirit Squad competed in the Winter Classic and the UCA Competition. MES welcomed the Grinch to have breakfast with families on a Saturday morning. MHS Art club painted inside windows to give the high school a festive look. Bands, Choirs and Orchestra from the middle schools and the

high school held holiday/winter concerts. MMS Kindness Club and FBLA Club thanked the post office with a giant thank you sign placed outside the post office. MHS held its ever-popular Wish Box Assembly and concluded the year with a winter formal. Both middle schools ended the 2022 school year with a dance for the upper grades. MGMS held its first talent show for fifth and sixth graders, while MMS fifth graders held their own celebrations. Fourth graders piled onto hay wagons to go caroling around town then joined the entire school for their school-wide sing-along. Schools released early Dec. 22 thus drawing the 2022 school year to a close. l

middle schools celebrated Red Ribbon Week, helping students pledge to stay drug free.

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, Jan. 9

Mini Bread, Cereal Variety,Scrambled eggs, Peaches, Apple Wedges

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety, Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail Wednesday, Jan. 11

French Toast Sticks, Cereal Variety, Yogurt, Mandarin Oranges, Orange Juice

Thursday, Jan. 12

Egg McMuffin, Cereal Variety Peaches, Apple Wedges Friday, Jan. 13

Eggo Mini Waffles, Cereal Variety Yogurt, Oranges, Pears

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, Jan. 9

Scrambled eggs, Cereal Variety Mini Bread, Peaches, Apple Wedges Tuesday, Jan. 10

Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail Wednesday, Jan. 11

French Toast Stick, Cereal Variety Yogurt, high protein, Mandarin Oranges, Orange Juice Thursday, Jan. 12

Pancake Sausage Stick, Cereal Variety, Sliced Peaches, Apple Wedges Friday, Jan. 13

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Mini Bagels, Strawberry Mini Bagel

Cereal Variety, Omelet Cheese

Orange Juice, Mandarin Oranges

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Lunch

Monday, Jan. 9

Chicken Fillet Patty, Wheat Bun

French Fries, Broccoli Florets

Fruit Cocktail, Mandarin Oranges

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Tuesday, Jan. 10

Chicken Noodle Soup, Wheat Roll

Tater Tots, Glazed Carrots, Oranges, Apple Juice, Rice Crispie Treats

Wednesday, Jan. 11

Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes

Wheat Roll, Green Beans, Peaches, Applesauce, Gelatin

Thursday, Jan. 12

Pepperoni Cheese Ripper, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Pineapple Tidbits, Apple Wedges, Chocolate Chip Cookie

Friday, Jan. 13

Sloppy Joe, Wheat Roll, Potato Wedges, Edamame, Pears, Blueberries, Sugar Cookie

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle Lunch

Monday, Jan. 9

Chicken Fillet Patty, Wheat Bun Hamburger, BLT Salad, French Fries, Broccoli Florets, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Applesauce Apples, Oranges, PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Dunker sticks with Cheese, Italian Dunkers Sauce, Corn Dogs, Chicken Caesar Salad, Potato Wedges, Broccoli, Baby Carrots Mandarin Oranges, Grapes Apples, Oranges, Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

Wednesday, Jan. 11

Sweet Pork Salad, Cheddar Cheese, Tortilla Strips, Tortilla Chicken Nuggets, Black Beans Corn, Potato Wedges, Celery Sticks, Sliced Pears, Blueberries Apples, Oranges, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thursday, Jan. 12

Mini Calzone, Turkey Sandwich Oriental Chicken Salad, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Mandarin Orange, Strawberry Cup, Apples Oranges, Pumpkin Cookie, Marinara sauce

Friday, Jan. 13 Breakfast burrito, Chicken Strips /

Choice, Hashbrown Triangles

Baby Carrots, Orange Juice Applesauce, Apples, Oranges Rice Crispie Treats

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, Jan. 9

Chicken Fillet Patty, Wheat Bun Hamburger, BLT Salad, French Fries, Broccoli Florets, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Applesauce Apples, Oranges, PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Moz. stuffed Bread stick, Popcorn Chicken, Wheat Roll, Chef Salad Marinara sauce, Corn, Curly Fries Yogurt, high protein, Grapes, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges Sugar Cookie Wednesday, Jan. 11 Sweet Pork Salad, Cheddar Cheese,

Tortilla Strips, Tortilla Wheat Roll, Chicken Nuggets

Black Beans, Corn, Potato Wedges, Celery Sticks, Sliced Pears Blueberries, Apples, Oranges

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thursday, Jan. 12

Mini Calzone, Popcorn Chicken Oriental Chicken Salad, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberry Cup, Apples Oranges, Pumpkin Cookie, Marinara sauce

Friday, Jan. 13

Breakfast burrito, Chicken Strips / Choice, Wheat Roll, Hashbrown Triangles, Celery Sticks, Sweet potato fries, Orange Juice, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges, Rice Crispie Treats,Yogurt, high protein

By Verlene Johnson

Bryan Weir grew up in Ogden, Utah.

After graduating from Bonneville High School he attended Weber State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with a minor in Mathematics.

Weir began his teaching career 10 years ago at Bonneville High School teaching Secondary Math 2 for a year. He was then hired by Morgan Middle

School teaching math to seventh and eighth graders for four years. He is now in his fifth year at Morgan High School teaching Sec Math 1, Sec Math 2, Sec Math 3 and a WSU 1030 class.

“I choose this profession mainly as the coach aspect. As I have been teaching for as long as I have, I have grown to love being an influence for the younger generation,” said Weir. “I think one of the best things about being a teacher is seeing the light bulb flick on as I am helping students. Nothing beats

that joy of seeing them succeed.

Weir stays busy coaching the CrossCountry and Track and Field teams at the high school. Because of this, he said he doesn’t have a lot of spare time. “I wouldn't give up the time that I am helping these student-athletes do stuff they love.” When he does have spare time, he enjoys watching sports, TV and movies. He also loves to play Ultimate Frisbee and Disc Golfing. l

The best movies of 2022, part 2

By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Guru

Best Whodunit: Glass Onion:

A Knives Out Mystery

It’s rare for a series to be better the second time around, but “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” pulls it off. The mystery is more fun, though just as socially relevant and even more timely than director Rian Johnson originally planned. The big twist is flat-out fantastic, coming at just the right moment to let you experience the entire movie in a brand-new way. Daniel Craig continues to delight as Benoit Blanc, and Janelle Monae is so good I can’t help but want to see them both again.

Where to find it: Stream the movie on Netflix Best One-Man Show: The Outfit

It’s hard to describe “The Outfit,” an old-time mob thriller that’s also somehow a heist movie and a locked room mystery. One thing that isn’t hard to describe, however, is Mark Rylance’s performance as a humble tailor caught in the middle of everything. Every shift of his expression tells its own story, and his performance is always pitch-perfect

no matter what else is going on. Without him, the movie wouldn’t be half as fascinating as it is.

Where to find it: Stream the movie on Prime Video

Best Comic Book Movie: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

For anyone who wondered if the Black Panther movies could survive without Chadwick Boseman, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is a powerful, definitive answer to that question. It’s a gripping, deeply emotional epic, equally satisfying on a personal, political, and comic book level. Letitia Wright comes into her own as Shuri, furious and grieving and ready to burn the world down to satisfy her pain, while Tenoch Huerta is a revelation as Namor.

Where to find it: Stream the movie on Disney+ Best Franchise Comeback: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Even movies from long-running franchises can turn out to be well-made delights. Proof of that can be found in “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” an entertaining, unexpectedly moving return to the Shrek universe. The central adventure, a hunt for

a wish-granting jewel, is rollicking good fun for kids and adults of all ages. Beneath that, though, is a touching message about what matters in life that will stick with you even after the credits roll.

Where to find it: The movie is still showing in most theaters.

Best War Epic: The Woman King

If you loved “The Gladiator” and “Braveheart,” you have to see “The Woman King.” The movie is just as monumental, anchored by powerful, rich performances from Viola Davis, Lanasha Lynch, Thuso Mbedu, and Sheila Atim. Davis in particular commands the screen as a woman reckoning with her past while fighting to save her country, and her journey delivers all the tension, hope and heartbreak anyone could want. Though some poorly lit night fights are the one real flaw in the movie, it’s still a gripping watch.

Where to find it: You can rent the movie from a variety of online streaming platforms, including Google Play, Prime Video, and Apple TV.

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 ©Netflix

MOUNTAIN GREEN FIRE DISTRICT REPORT

Awreck westbound in the canyon in the “usual spot” this morning, just prior to the power plant. A car lost control, hit the wall, spun, hit the embankment and came to rest. Airbags deployed. Off-duty Mountain Green firefighter Doug Dingman was right behind the accident and stopped to render aid, along with an off-duty nurse. Fortunately the driver sustained only minor injuries and went to the hospital by a friend’s car. Weber Engine 64, Mountain Green Engine131 and South Weber Ambulance 1 all responded. l

Morgan County Officials Sworn into Office

By Rachel Cordeiro

The newly appointed officials of Morgan County were sworn into office on the morning of Tuesday, January 3. The atmosphere was one of excitement and anticipation and the room overflowed with family and friends from the community who came to show their support of the memorable ceremony.

The ceremony began with the swearing in of Leslie Hyde as Morgan County County Clerk, who went on to administer the remaining officials to be sworn in as well. First, Garrett Smith was sworn in as Morgan County

Attorney, followed by Blaine Fackrell as County Commissioner at Large; Corey Stark was then sworn in as the new Morgan County Sheriff, and the succinct ceremony concluded with the swearing in of the County Treasurer, Kimberly Harrison.

Each official pledged their commitment to office, solemnly swearing to support, obey, defend the constitution of the United States and the constitution of Utah. They promised to discharge the duties of their office with fidelity, and their eagerness to fulfill these responsibilities was proudly displayed in their disposition. l

OBITUARY

A celebration of life will be held in her remembrance on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mountain Green Chapel, 4150 W Old Hwy Rd Mountain

BRAIN TEASERS

Green, UT 84050. Arrangements entrusted to Lindquist Ogden Mortuary. Condolences may be shared at: www. lindquistmortuary.com.

Shirley Wilkinson Taylor

Chief Brian Brendel

(LEFT) OFF-DUTY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER DOUG DINGMAN heading back to his commute to work. Note skid marks where car slid towards the embankment (L.) Weber E64 in background.

(ABOVE) SOUTH WEBER AMBULANCE 1 assesses the patient while Mtn Grn E131 provides protective “blocking” for the ambulance. This is an important function for fire engines on the freeway, as driver inattention and excessive speed can threaten the lives of responding Fire and EMS personnel.

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MONDAYS - quilting 1 pm

WEDNESDAYS - Mahjong 1 pm

THURSDAYS - cards 1 pm

1/3 shopping trip to Ogden meet at the center at 1:30 pm

1/10 Bunco 6 pm (we need a few more players, call if interested)

1/16 Martin Luther King day - closed

1/17 Medicare presentation at noon

1/18 Blood pressure checks by Enhabit Home Health 11 to noon

1/23 Trip to Terrace Plaza Playhouse meet at the center at 4:30 pm

1/24 Foot clinic call for appt.

SPORTS PREDICTIONS

Ipredict Morgan will beat American Preparatory Academy in Draper on Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. I think the score will be Morgan against Draper 71-33. These

are the previous scores for Morgan against American Preparatory Academy in Draper: 2021-22 63-58, 2020-21 4350, 2019-20 56-51.

THE UTAH DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES and Geneva Rock are hoping to do a small land swap that should improve access to area trails for local residents. This land swap will give the public will get a new parking lot and access to the 3,600-acre Morgan/Round Valley Wildlife Management Area.

TELEVISION GUIDE

Monday NCIS

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

It’s a triple threat in the NCISverse with this special three-hour crossover event. A first for the franchise, this special unites team members from Washington, Los Angeles and Hawaii, as they investigate a shocking case that takes a turn.

Quantum Leap (5) KSL 9 p.m.

Ben (Raymond Lee) leaps into a medical resident in a Seattle hospital in this new episode. As victims from a train crash pour into the ER, Addison (Caitlin Bassett) reveals Ben’s complicated mission: he must go up against hospital big wigs to save lives.

Tuesday Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

(7) KUED 7 p.m.

Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. continues to guide celebrity guests and viewers in this journey through history. This episode examines primal scenes from America’s past with actors Claire Danes (“Homeland”) and Jeff Daniels (“Godless”).

The Resident (13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Season 6 of this hit medical drama continues in a new episode, as the doctors and nurses at Chastain Memorial Hospital face challenges while they fight for their patients’ health. Matt Czuchry and Manish Dayal star.

Wednesday Lingo

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

Puzzle lovers won’t want to miss the premiere of this brand-new game show hosted by RuPaul Charles (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”). Teams of two face off in fast-paced rounds to guess letters that reveal hidden words, and one team will win a big cash prize.

Abbott Elementary

(4) KTVX 8 p.m.

Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) and her fellow teachers try to do right by the students of Abbott Elementary in this new episode. Now in its second season, the mockumentary was the top TV nominee for the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards.

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test (13) KSTU 8 p.m.

More new challenges await the celebrity participants as they take part in

the toughest boot camp imaginable. All of the grueling challenges featured in this new series were taken from the playbook of the actual special forces selection process.

Thursday Ghosts

(2) KUTV 7:30 p.m.

Sam (Rose McIver) gives relationship advice to her and Jay’s (Utkarsh Ambudkar) assistant in a new episode of this supernatural sitcom, ignoring Hetty’s (Rebecca Wisocky) warning not to get too close to “the help.” Richie Moriarty also stars.

Welcome to Flatch (13) KSTU 8 p.m.

As cousins/friends Kelly and Shrub, Chelsea Holmes and Sam Straley lead the cast of this mockumentary sitcom set in the (fictional) Midwestern town of Flatch. Now in its second season, the series is an adaptation of the British series “This Country.”

Friday

The Menu

HBO 6 p.m.

In this recent comedy thriller, a young couple travel to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu. However, the menu features some shocking surprises. Nicholas Hoult and Anya Taylor-Joy star.

Lopez vs Lopez (5) KSL 7 p.m.

Mayan (Mayan Lopez) becomes the brand ambassador for a humangrade dog food in this episode, but George (George Lopez) struggles to say he’s proud of her.

Meanwhile, Quinten (Matt Shively) is concerned when Chance (Brice Gonzalez) drops his last name.

Fire Country (2) KUTV 8 p.m.

A box truck crashes into the station, causing a power out age and triggering a danger ous fire in this new episode.

Meanwhile, Sharon (Diane Farr) and Bode’s (Max Thieriot) ex-

Tuesday

girlfriend,

Saturday

NFL Football (13) KSTU 6 p.m.

The road to Super Bowl LVII begins with the Wild Card round. The first two post-season games are set for Saturday, with three more scheduled for Sunday and a final one on Monday, as the wild card teams hope to advance to the Divisional Round.

Hell’s Kitchen (13) KSTU 9 p.m.

Talented chefs must work together while shining individually in this highpressure competition. With every elimination, they get closer to the prize awaiting the last chef standing: a position in one of Gordon Ramsay’s highprofile restaurants.

Austin City Limits (7) KUED 11 p.m.

A new episode of this long-running concert series sees eclectic and imaginative Southern singer/songwriter Adia Victoria making her “Austin City Limits” debut. Then, rocking soul act Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats makes their second appearance.

Sunday Mayfair Witches AMC 7 p.m.

Don’t miss the second episode of this new series, which is based on Anne Rice’s book series. While Rowan (Alexandra Daddario) is wracked with grief over the death of Ellie (Erica Gimpel), Deirdre and Lasher work together to draw

After being pushed back a month, the second (and final) season of the Bryan Cranston-led thriller debuts tonight. The former “Breaking Bad” star plays a New Orleans judge whose son’s involvement in a hit-and-run results in a high-stakes game

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

Some actors are known for their distinguishing facials features, stature or accent, others for their most famous roles. Jeremy Renner is one actor known to straddle that line — his smoldering eyes give him the trademark whiff of intensity that only adds to his time spent on screen as Staff Sgt. William James in “The Hurt Locker” (2008) and, most recently, as Hawkeye in the highly profitable Avengers franchise.

Now Renner returns to the small screen for another project with that same trademark intensity. Season 2 of “Mayor of Kingstown” premieres Sunday, Jan. 15, on Paramount+.

Jeremy Lee Renner was born to Valerie Renner (née Tague) and bowling alley manager Lee Renner on Jan. 7, 1971, in the central Californian city of Modesto. Unlike many actors who grew up feeling a call to the stage or screen, Renner explored several other options before finding his path to Hollywood. After graduation, he considered all manner of fields, from criminology and psychology to computer science, before finally becoming drawn to the freedom of expression in Modesto Junior College’s theatre program.

From that point, Renner’s path to fame included stops at San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater and a brief stint living in Hawaii. In 1993, he finally settled in Los Angeles and began his career.

While his first official role was in “National Lampoon’s Senior Trip” in 1995, an onslaught of small roles and one-off appearances in various series and made-for-TV movies eventually led him to the title role in 2002’s “Dahmer.” Renner would later note that the role “really messed with me for a couple of years” and that “my mom didn’t talk to me awhile after that movie.”

Cara (Sabina Gadecki), face multiple medical emergencies.

80th Annual Golden Globe Awards Hosted by Emmy winner Jerrod Carmichael, the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing Tuesday, Jan. 10, on NBC, recognizes excellence in both TV and film from the last year. “The Banshees of Inisherin” leads the film nominees, while “Abbott Elementary” is the most-nominated TV series.

Daniel Mudrow

When M.L. was young, he played with all the children who lived in his Atlanta neighborhood.

But when they reached school age, the white children went to a school for white children only, and M.L. was sent to a school for black children. After the first day of school, M.L. and his white friends were never allowed to play together again.

M.L. was very sad when his friends would no longer play with him. He asked his mother why they couldn’t.

She talked about why the family didn’t ride streetcars, why there was a WHITES ONLY sign on the elevator at City Hall, why there were restaurants that refused to serve black people, and theaters that allowed blacks to sit only in the balcony. She said that it was simply because some white people didn’t understand that we all deserve equal treatment.

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M.L. decided right then and there that someday he would try to change the world. He wanted to make it a place where white children and black children could play together and enjoy the same rights.

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As M.L. grew up, he saw more and more examples of segregation. He also saw his father and others speak out against hatred and segregation. These people taught M.L. about the power of words. He learned that words could heal or hurt

“When the history books are written, someone will say there lived black people who had the courage to stand up for their rights.”

Select a headline from today’s newspaper and rewrite it to say just the opposite. How many more ways can you rewrite that headline. How does the impact of the words change when you write the headline different ways?

Just Like Martin

D.C.?

at least one example, recounted in today’s Kid Scoop page, of Martin Luther King s courage.

were one tool Dr Martin Luther King used to bring about social change.

I Have a Dream

The words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped to change the world. His words still inspire people today. He was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. His father was the minister of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, as was his father before him. Because Martin and his father had the same name, the family called him M.L.

Standards Link: Sentence Structure: Students are able to write complete sentences.

– Dr. Martin Luther King