The Morgan County News | Sept. 15, 2023

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Trojans hold off 5A Kearns for 3331 victory in final pre-region game

By Liisa London Mecham

After a close 14-15 game the week before that the football team lost in the second half to 4A Green Canyon, the Trojans came out and fought to the end last Friday against 5A Kearns and emerged with the 33-31 victory. Morgan traveled to Kearns to take on the Cougars in their last pre-region match up. Down 20-25 headed into the fourth quarter, the Trojans rallied in the fourth and stopped Kearns two-point attempt at the end that would have tied the game.

“This week was a big win for the program,” Head coach Jared Barlow commented. “What impressed me the most about the game was the resolute character of the team.”

“Kearns is a big and athletic team and coached very well. The game was up and down, but the players and coaches never quit. We gave up over 500 yards of offense, but made enough plays defensively to win the game. Offensively we had some turnovers and mistakes, but still made enough plays to win the game.”

Morgan struck first early in the game on a 49-yard pass from Beck Sheffield to Lincoln Gilson. The kick failed, and Kearns scored a touchdown before the end of the quarter and also missed the PAT. In the second period Kearns added a TD and Morgan two. Zak Sargent scored on a 1-yard run and Tate Nelson caught a 10yard pass from Sheffield to put Morgan up 20-13 at the half.

The third quarter scoring was all Kearns with two touchdowns and a failed kick and failed run. Opening the fourth quarter with a 20-25 deficit, the Trojans didn’t quit and scored with 8 minutes remaining on a 16-yard connection from Sheffield to Derrick Tilby to go up 2625. Morgan unsuccessfully tried for the two point conversion, but added another touchdown with three minutes remaining to go up 33-25. Sheffield connected with Gilson for their second score of the night on a 3-yard pass. Beau Johnson added his third PAT of the night.

Kearns drove down and scored at the end of the game, but the Trojan defense held as they attempted to tie the game on a two-point conversion.

“A lot of growth as a team happened this week. We have a lot of players stepping up and helping unite our team. There are a lot of great individual players, but when those great individuals come together like they did last night, we become a great team,” Barlow explained.

“I think that we are trending in the right direction going into region play. We have had about as difficult a preseason schedule as we have ever had. Going through that preseason showed us our strengths and weaknesses as players and coaches. We learned a lot about who we are and who we need to become. I am excited to see where we go from here,” he concluded.

Sheffield racked up 413 yards in passing with 19 completions in 31 attempts. He was also the leading rusher with 27 yards. Sargent added 25 yards on 10 carries. Gilson totaled 146 yards receiving while Tilby added 112 and Tate Nelson 80. Nelson and Sargent led the defense in tackles with 12 apiece. Tytun Willis added 11 and Cooper McGiven 7. Cameron Menlove contributed five while Nik Preece and Krew Galbraith both had five.

Morgan kicks off Region 13 play Friday night, Sept.15 at home against Juan Diego. They will be at home on Sept. 22 to take on Ben Lomond for Homecoming.l

Large earthquake in Morocco (CNN) Rescuers are searching through rubble and trying to reach isolated communities after a devastating earthquake struck Morocco, killing thousands and leaving more injured or unaccounted for. The quake is the strongest to hit the nation’s center in more than a century, and its epicenter was not far from popular tourist and economic hub Marrakech. According to reports Monday, at least 2,862 people have been killed in the disaster and 2,562 have been injured, state media said on Monday. The earthquake struck at around 11:11 p.m. local time (4:11 p.m MT) on Friday. Its epicenter was located in the High Atlas mountain range, about 44.7 miles southwest of Marrakech, a city of about 840,000 people. Its impact was felt far and wide, reaching as far north as Casablanca.

Elon Musk reveals secret third child from former partner Musk and former partner and singer Grimes had an unannounced child in December which was just revealed to the public: Tau Techno Mechanicus. Though Musk has other children from other partners, he and Grimes now officially have three children together: X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl Musk and Tau Techno Mechanicus as announced on Sunday.

Cities across the nation commemorate 9/11

From Manhattan to Anchorage and many places in between, Americans paused to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11. Exhibits, candlelight vigils, bell ringing, and more punctuated the event. Many recalled where they were more than two decades ago, and many others learned about them from textbooks, photos and firsthand accounts.

Russian and North Korean leaders meet

As the war in Ukraine drags on, the toll on Russian forces is more and more evident. Perhaps in an effort to bolster faltering troops and attacks, officials in the Kremlin have confirmed that they are in talks with North Korean leadership. Whether this is to discuss additional support in the way of troops and equipment, or something more drastic, has yet to be revealed.

Escaped murderer captured in Pennsylvania

Danelo Souza Cavalcante, who escaped custody two weeks ago in Pennsylvania was finally captured in the southeastern part of the state. Authorities used thermal imaging to track down the fugitive who had changed his appearance, slept in the woods, and broke into several homes for food, and other supplies. Cavalcante, incarcerated for homicide, was believed to be trying to escape to Brazil.

BECK SHEFFIELD (7) and Will Fisher (54) celebrate a Trojan touchdown!

Photos by Jessica Jorgensen

DERRICK TILBY (4) protects the ball as Kearns players approach. Tilby had 112 yards receiving in the game.

QUARTERBACK BECK SHEFFIELD (7) drops back to pass. Sheffield threw four touchdowns and 413 yards in the Trojans win over the Cougars.

Morgan County residents invited to sign up for a library card

By Ethan Hoffmann

September is library card signup month at The Morgan County Library, and the librarians have created a theme for the glass display case that new patrons and recent residents of Morgan are sure to find helpful: what can you get with a library card? The combination of cartoon animals, flowers, old books and cloud-like thought bubbles are both pleasing to the eye and enlightening to the viewer. The display of hand-drawn art was done by none other than the Youth Services Librarian, Betty Rothschild. The instructions given explain the process simply and perfectly. For one, a library card will allow patrons to check out books, movies and audio books which are available on the shelf in the library's collection. A card

also gives access to Libby, an online resource/app for audio books, ebooks and Creativebug, a website dedicated purely to crafting tutorials.

In addition, Pickleball sets, hotspots, Wii remotes, and computers are also available for check out with a library card. Free wifi and access to the library printers are also included. Black-andwhite copies are 10 cents and colored copies are 25 cents.

There are many reasons Morgan County residence should consider signing up for a library card and becoming a full time member at the Morgan County Library. The benefits are many, the creative and imaginative possibilities endless and the countless number of books that come with it will keep you turning pages late into the night when you should be sleeping. l

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Craig and Valerie Whitear

By Olivia Rees

Craig Whitear, born to Don and Veva, is a native

Morganite who grew up in Peterson where the family ran a dairy for over 35 years. A couple states away, Valerie was raised in Inglewood, California to Kay and Margaret Rohner since her maternal and paternal grandparents had originally migrated to the L.A. area during the Great Depression seeking employment.

From a very young age, Valerie could be found singing and dancing. Attending Inglewood High School, Valerie was heavily involved with school activities and cheerleading. Back then, as Valerie shared, women did not have the opportunity to play sports, so she took every other opportunity she could cheering and doing many productions for her local church stake through acting, singing, and dancing. The church involvement in that area “had a great group of kids” but was relatively very small in numbers compared to Morgan County, said Valerie. “Living in California brought its own challenges, as you could very well guess. So as soon as I could, I went to school out of state to Ricks College, so I could have fun with others who thought like me. That was a wonderful experience! I was selected to do what I love best, which was singing and dancing with a group called ‘The Freedom Singers.’ This group was sponsored by Ricks College. We performed in Idaho, Utah, and traveled to the Mid Eastern States to perform. We danced and sang in multiple shows and performances, as a missionary arm for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I then transferred to BYU the next year.”

It was at BYU where Craig and Valerie met and were subsequently married that summer. Following the union, Craig returned to school at BYU while Valerie

worked at a jewelry store as a salesman. Expecting their first child, LaChere, life soon took a different turn than the Whitears planned. Craig's father needed help with the farm because of health issues, so Craig decided he would return home and not finish his education to help his family. For Valerie, it was a big change living in a small farming community compared to living in L.A., but she loved it and the people. “We have never looked back,” said the Whitears.

Despite moving to a small town, Valerie kept herself involved in singing and performing opportunities. In addition, she had the opportunity to serve in several capacities including the Dairy Wives President, Farm Bureau Women's President, as well as presiding in several church organizations. Only just recently retiring from teaching Reading at Morgan Elementary School for 30 years, Valerie taught for more than 40 years combined between school, church, and dance classes.

“One of my most treasured accomplishments,” said Valerie on behalf of the Whitears, “is raising a family of five girls and one son. This wonderful crew kept me very busy with teaching, guiding, sewing, cooking, activities of all kinds, and course cleaning up after them. All in all, it made for a pretty full beautiful life. I have 30 grandchildren who I adore, and I am so privileged to call them my family. I enjoy watching every single one of them in all their activities. I especially enjoyed being involved with the very talented dancers, THE FAB FIVE! The Fab Five, are my daughters, who were finalists on America's Got Talent in 2009. Ultimately, more important than my children's talents, I am most pleased by the people all my children have become.” The Whitear kids are as follows: LaChere and Randy Whitear, Vawdrey Shaundalee Roger Morgan, Ayrion and Brett Myers, Cambria and Michael Gibson,

Dallin and Megan Whitear, and Veva and Craig Ahlstrom. Not only focusing on living family members, but Craig is also heavily invested in genealogical work. He currently spends a lot of time on the computer looking for ancestors to do temple work for and can be found on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 a.m. to noon volunteering in the temple. l

2023-24 MHS Homecoming Activities

MONDAY, SEPT. 18, 2023

• Homecoming Kick-off Parade 6 p.m. (sign up with QR code or MHS SBO parade link: https://forms.gle/ri1aCDtYfwnDjA7C8

• All participants must arrive in parking lot no later than 5:15 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 19, 2023

• Street Painting: 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (in front MHS)

• Color Fun Run (Registration @ 5; Race @ 6:30 p.m.)

• Pulled Pork Dinner (Sponsored by SBOs)

• $7 per plate

• $30 family meal deal (no more than five people)

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20, 2023

• Powder Puff 7 p.m. ($1.00 admission)

THURSDAY, SEPT. 21, 2023

• Home volleyball game

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22, 2023

• Tailgate dinner (sponsored by –scholarship board)

• Homecoming game @ 7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23, 2023

• Homecoming Dance 8 – 11 p.m. MHS Commons l

Origins of Grandparents Day

By Verlene Johnson

Grandparent’s Day is celebrated in the United States on the first Monday after Labor Day. In 2023 Grandparents Day was celebrated Sunday, Sept. 10.

The 44 year holiday came about when a nine-year-old boy named Russell Capper sent a letter to President Richard Nixon, in 1969, suggesting a special day set aside for honoring grandparents. Rose Mary Woods, the president’s personal secretary, wrote a letter back to Capper stating,

Dear Russell,

Thank you for your letter to President Nixon. Your suggestion regarding a Grandparent’s Day is appreciated, but the president ordinarily issues proclamations designating periods for special observance only when a Congressional resolution authorizes him to do so.

With best wishes,

Sincerely,

Rose Mary Woods, Personal Secre-

tary to the President. A big push came in 1973 when Senator Jennings Randolph introduced a resolution to the senate to make Grandparents' Day a national holiday, but the resolution died in committee. Marian McQuade, who served on the West Virginia Commission on Aging and the Nursing Home Licensing Board, urged West Virginia’s govonor Arch Moore to proclaim a special day to honor grandparents. In September of 1973, West Virginia was the first state to celebrate Grandparents Day.

After her tireless effort to gain support from all 50 states, President Jimmy Carter signed a bill in September of 1978, designating the Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. Mcquade said, “it was a good time for grandparents to tell children and families about history, their own experiences, and their hopes and dreams for the future.”l

RC Willey honors Jana Brown with ‘Going the Extra Mile Award’

By Verlene Johnson

Going the extra mile is something that Jana Brown has always done for the Morgan County School District. Not only does the district recognize this in Brown but RC Willey also did when they presented her with their “Going the Extra Mile” award to the very talented and deserving Ms. Jana Brown during halftime at the football game on Aug. 18. Brown graduated from Morgan High School. She started her career at MCSD 16 years ago working at MHS as the attendance secretary from 2007 to 2009 and then as the head secretary from 2009 to 2016. She transferred to the District Office in 2016 and has been the superintendent’s secretary where , she always greets people with a smile. Her hard work and dedication for the past 16 years have helped shape and make the Morgan School District a great place to be!

She said she loves working with the great students of the Morgan School District. “It is very rewarding to see them learn, grow and develop into great

human beings!”

Brown has been married to her husband Richard for 38 years. Together they have three boys, two daughter-in-laws and four grandchildren

A fun fact about Brown, put on some Donny Osmond, give her a wooden spoon and you will see some amazing karaoke skills come out!

Congratulations Jana! Thanks for all you do! l

Let us tell the world!

FIELD TRIPS ARE MEMORABLE experiences for students. In the 1950s, these students traveled from Morgan to Evanston!

MHS SPORTS SHORTS

By Liisa London

Tennis team and soccer team sweep opponents

Boys’ Golf wins home tournament

The Trojans hosted and won the Region 13 golf tournament Tuesday, September 5 at Round Valley. Morgan’s 301 strokes outpaced Odgen’s 307 and Union’s 309. Grantsville was a distant fourth (329) while Ben Lomond finished fifth and South Summit sixth. Morgan’s Zaylin McCleary tied Ben Lomond’s Cayson VanBeekum for first with a 70. Third place went to Corbin Hall of Ogden (71) while Morgan’s Lance Loughton tied Union’s Brooks Burgess for fourth at 73. Grantsville’s Decker Dzierzon claimed sixth with a 76.

Morgan continues to hold a slim lead over Ogden in Region 13 team play 37 to 36 while Union trails by four at 33. Loughton holds first place with the lowest overall average (70.5) for the season, and VanBeekum is second with 73.14. McCleary (74.57) is ranked third in the region.

Morgan, Ogden and Union have traded finishes at tournaments throughout the season in a very competitive atmosphere that will help prepare the Region 13 golfers for state. After rounds Sept. 18 at Soldier Hollow and Sept. 20 at Meadowbrook, the Trojans will compete at the Region 13 tournament Sept. 2627.

Girls Volleyball perfect in Region 13

After a bruising preseason the 9-4Trojans played their first Region 13 game Sept. 7 against Union at home. Morgan came away with the 3-0 win to open region play with a perfect record. The first 3A RPI rankings distributed by UHSAA rated Morgan as the number four 3A team in the state behind Carbon, Emery and Canyon View.

The Trojans put the Cougars away 25-15, 25-18, 25-18. Coach Liz Wiscome was proud of her team. “They are improving and getting stronger. We’re working on things, like our blocks.”

“It’s also great to have our two setters back together again. Abbie McKay has done a great job running the 5-1 while Emma Thurston was out with an injury,” she explained. “We’re excited to have both setters.”

In her characteristic humble manner, Wiscombe explained, “If we can just keep the wheels moving forward, we’ll be fine.”

Morgan played at Ben Lomond Tuesday and hosted Grantsville Thursday. Upcoming home games will be Sept. 21 against Ogden and Sept. 28 against Ben Lomond. Sept. 28 will also be Pink Night!

Boys and Girls Cross Country run at Grantsville and Park City

The cross country team traveled to Grantsville and Park City last week for races returning home with PRs and a top 20 finish for junior EJ Lee at the Park City Invitational.

Lee completed the course in Park City in 16:28.0 to finish strongly against tough state-wide competition and to place 13th overall. Henry Rose, a sophomore, was Morgan’s second scoring runner (17:45.6). Junior Maverick Guymon (18:04.8), junior Esplan McClellan (18:12.8) and senior Tucker Giles (18:13.9) rounded out the top five runners. Freshman Drake Mecham (18:20.1) and sophomore Jonas Archibald (18:20.9) both finished under 18 minutes.

In the girls’ race, freshman Alexis Cox led the

way in 22:35.0 followed by junior Brooklyn HIll (23:13.8), and seniors Kiara Hayward (24:05.6) MaKenna Terry (24:17.8) and Lindsay Birt (25:01.6) filled out the top five varsity girls runners.

Wednesday the team traveled to the Grantsville Reservoir for their third and final Region 13 open meet. Cox, Hill and Hayward were the top female finishers for Morgan with Brooke Williford running fourth (24:20.7) and Birt fifth. In the boys’ race, McClellan, Guymon, Rose and Mecham clocked in as the first four runners for the Trojans with Archibald and Anders Barney (20:23.9) as the fifth and sixth runners.

The Trojans ran at the Ogden/Weber City-County Invitational Wednesday and will compete at Sugar House Park in Salt Lake on Saturday at the Border Wars. The following week they will head to Boise, Idaho for the Bob Firman Invitational.

Girls Tennis Sweep week! The 8-6 tennis team swept their two Region 13 matches 5-0 last week against South Summit and Ben Lomond to give them a perfect 4-0 region record. The team has three more matches before the region tournament.

Against South Summit, all three singles players–Savannah Dutson, Sophie Rabe, and Macey Dee –as well as the 2nd Doubles’ team of Isabella Dickman and Carys Morgan, won their matches 6-0, 6-0, while the 1st Doubles team of Willa Anderton and Kaitlyn Carter won 6-0, 6-1.

Macey Dee played 1st Singles against Ben Lomond and won in three sets, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. Senior Kelsey Scoresby filled 2nd Singles and claimed a 6-0, 6-0 victory. Anderton and Carter, along with Dickman and Morgan, took care of the doubles matches 6-0, 6-0.

“We are excited for the upcoming region tournament! Our girls have been working hard and playing great tennis. It should be a competitive and exciting tournament as Region 13 has three of the top teams in 3A,” Coach Katherine Hadley reported.

The Trojans faced Ogden in their final home match on Sept. 12 and played at Union Thursday. Their final regular season match will be at Syracuse Sept. 19. Region takes place Sept. 21-22.

Girls Soccer

The soccer team kept a clean sheet against South Summit 11-0 in their game last week! With the win against the Wildcats, Morgan improved to 2-1 in Region 13 play. With games against Grantsville and Ben Lomond this week, the team was looking to continue their winning ways and hone their game before they face off against Ogden again on Sept.19 at the Tigers’ pitch.

Scoring six goals in the first half and five in the second, Morgan was led by Lacie Poll’s hat trick. Eight other players cashed in on the goal-a-palooza in Kamas while Madi Wangsgard and Miya Turner earned the shut out as goalkeepers. Wangsgard also got in on the offensive side and scored a goal in the match. Caroline Owen scored a goal and added two assists while Kapree Charlton, Kaydence Wardell, Ashlyn Noss and Kendall Peterson each tallied a goal and assist. Macey Miller and Macie Burton hit the other two goals to bring the total to 11. Emma Toone and Amy Thomas assisted on two of the goals. l

MAVERICK GUYMON had two strong performances for the Trojans last week.

Courtesy photo

Mecham

LACIE POLL SHOOTS as the South Summit goalkeeper grimaces. Poll had a hatrick in the game against the Wildcats.

Photo by Matt Miller

BROOKLYN HILL runs at the Grantsville Reservoir during the Region 13 Open Meet last week.

Courtesy photo

SCHOOL MENU EDUCATION MGES TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

Angie Wardell

By Verlene Johnson

Angie Wardell was born in Iowa later living in Nebraska until she was in 10th grade when they moved to Utah. After graduating from Davis High School, she attended Steven Henager College where she received a degree in Office Management.

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, Sept. 18

Mini French Toast, Tornado, Cereal Variety, Apple Wedges, Sliced

Peaches

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety Apple Wedges, Sliced Peaches

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Muffin Variety, Cereal Variety

Orange Juice, Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, Sept. 21

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

Friday, Sept. 22

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

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, Sept. 18

Mini French Toast, Tornado

Cereal Variety, Apple Wedges

Sliced Peaches

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety

Apple Wedges, Sliced Peaches

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Muffin Variety, Cereal Variety

Orange Juice, Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, Sept. 21

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

Friday, Sept. 22

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

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Lunch

Monday, Sept. 18

Macaroni and Cheese, Glazed

Carrots, Broccoli Florets, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberries, Ginger

Snap Cookie

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Hamburger, Hamburger bun

Cheddar Cheese, LETTUCE & TOMATO, Tater Tots, ORANGES

HALVES, Grape juice, Fruit Snack

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Turkey Gravy, Wheat Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce, Peaches, Gelatin

Thursday, Sept. 21

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Cucumber

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

Dough

Friday, Sept. 22

Grilled Cheese, French Fries

Baby Carrots, Blueberries

Orange Juice, Creamie Jr.

Morgan

Middle Lunch

Monday, Sept. 18

Sweet and Sour Chicken, Brown Rice, Hamburger, Wheat Bun

Cheddar Cheese, LETTUCE & TOMATO, Oriental Chicken Salad

Broccoli, Baby Carrots, Curly

Fries, Sliced Peaches, Pineapple

Tidbits, Apples, Oranges, Snack

pack Pudding

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Crisp Taco Shell, Taco Meat, Cheddar Cheese 1 oz, Corn Dogs, Taco Salad, Tater Tots, Baby Carrots

Corn, Black Beans, Strawberry

Cup, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges

Mrs Field Choc Chip Cookie

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Chicken Fried Steak, Country Gravy, Popcorn Chicken, Veggie box

Wheat Roll, Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans, French Fries

Orange Juice, Sliced Pears

Apples, Oranges, Sugar Cookie

Thursday, Sept. 21

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Mini Corn

Dogs, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges, Pine -

apple Tidbits, Cookie Dough

Friday, Sept. 22

Pretzel Bites, Queso Dip, Chicken

Strips / Choice, French Fries

Glazed Carrots, Applesauce

Fruit Cocktail, Apples, Oranges

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

Mtn. Green

Middle Lunch

Monday, Sept. 18

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Brown Rice, Hamburger, Wheat Bun, Cheddar Cheese, LETTUCE & TOMATO, Oriental Chicken Salad, Broccoli, Baby Carrots, Curly Fries, Sliced Peaches, Pineapple

Tidbits, Apples, Oranges, Snack

pack Pudding

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Crisp Taco Shell, Taco Meat

Cheddar Cheese 1 oz, Corn Dogs

Taco Salad, Tater Tots, Baby Carrots, Corn, Black Beans, Strawberry Cup, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges

Mrs Field Choc Chip Cookie

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Chicken Fried Steak, Country Gravy

Popcorn Chicken, Veggie box, Wheat Roll, Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans, French Fries, Orange Juice, Sliced Pears, Apples, Oranges, Sugar Cookie

Thursday, Sept. 21

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Mini Corn

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

Friday, Sept. 22

Pretzel Bites, Queso Dip, Chicken

Strips / Choice, French Fries

Glazed Carrots, Applesauce

Fruit Cocktail, Apples, Oranges

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, Sept. 18

Sweet and Sour Chicken,Brown

Rice, Hamburger, Wheat Bun

Cheddar Cheese, LETTUCE & TO -

MATO, Oriental Chicken Salad

Wheat Roll, Broccoli, Baby Carrots

Curly Fries, Sliced Peaches

Pineapple Tidbits, Apples, Oranges, Snack pack Pudding

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Crisp Taco Shell, Taco Meat

Cheddar Cheese 1 oz, Corn Dogs

Taco Salad, Wheat Roll, Tater Tots

Baby Carrots, Corn, Black Beans

Strawberry Cup, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges, Mrs Field Choc

Chip Cookie

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Chicken Fried Steak, Country Gravy, Popcorn Chicken, Veggie box

Wheat Roll, Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans, French Fries

Orange Juice, Sliced Pears

Apples, Oranges, Sugar Cookie

Thursday, Sept. 21

Papa Murphy’s Pizza

Mini Corn Dogs, Tater Tots, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes

Mandarin Oranges, Pineapple Tidbits

Cookie DoughFriday, Sept. 22

Pretzel Bites, Queso Dip, Chicken

Strips / Choice, Wheat Roll, French Fries, Glazed Carrots, Applesauce

Fruit Cocktail, Apples, Oranges

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

Wardell started working at MGES when the school opened in 2008 and is currently the head secretary there. She said the favorite part about her job is the people she gets to interact with.

Wardell is married with two daughters who are both married and has two grandchildren. She has lived in Morgan for 34 years.

In her spare time Wadell loves to do crafts and quilting. l

Quick, convenient and delicious back-to-school snack Ideas

Back to school is a time of new beginnings for kids. Between classroom learning, extracurricular activities, sports and socializing, fun and filling snacks can help kids have a moment away from school-year pressures while also encouraging all that excitement and learning.

In fact, nearly 3 in 4 Americans snack at least once a day, according to an International Food Information Council survey conducted by Ipsos. When it comes to your children’s snack time, here’s how to make these occasions more delicious: Easy Sweet Treats

The back-to-school season is not only hectic for kids, but it’s also busy for parents too. Having conveniently packaged snacks on hand can be a time-saving game-changer this school year!

Serving your kids baked goods made from high-quality ingredients can be as simple as opening a box of Entenmann’s. With 125 years of baking experience, the brand’s wide variety of delicious baked goods is a fun addition to any breakfast or lunch box, and can even be enjoyed as an after-school treat!

This fall, be sure to add these favorites to your snack line-up: Powdered Pop’ettes, Pop’ems Glazed Donut Holes and Baker’s Delights Mini Crumb Cake. Baker’s Delights are individually wrapped snack cakes that are a great option for onthe-go snacking or a sweet addition to any lunch. Want to get creative? Check out entenmanns.com for a variety of recipes that put a twist on classic Entenmann’s treats.

Savory Snacks

Balance the sweet with some savory snacks too. For after school, stock your

fridge with items like baby carrots and hummus, crackers and cheese, plus ingredients needed for hearty snacks like ham and cheese pinwheels. Having these items handy can make it easy to feed hungry kids or allow them to serve themselves. Plus, they’ll be all set for their afternoon, whether that entails homework or hanging out with friends. For on-the-go bites to pack in lunch boxes or bring to sports games, consider sandwich baggies filled with nuts, pretzel sticks and cheddar cheese slices. Amid the stress and anxiety of a new school year, sweet treats and savory snacks can help keep your kids satisfied, while also providing a moment away from the demands of school.

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Closing Date: Until filled

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WHAT TO WATCH

‘A Haunting in Venice’ a creepy, satisfying whodunit

By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Guru

If you like your mysteries with a healthy side of Gothic horror, then this is the movie for you.

“A Haunting in Venice,” invites ghosts into Kenneth Branagh’s latest Agatha Christie-style whodunit. Reprising his role as Hercule Poirot, Branagh delivers a nicely creepy trapped-in-thehouse mystery with more bite than 2020’s “Death on the Nile.” Whether or not you believe in ghosts, mystery fans will want to spend time at this Halloween party.

When the movie starts, Poirot insists that he’s retired from anything remotely resembling detective work. When an old associate asks him to go to a seance to see if he can unmask a supposed psychic, however, he soon stumbles across a fresh body. With a storm making the canals inaccessible and a killer somewhere in the building, Poirot must solve the case before all the guests turn into ghosts.

There’s a good balance between the mystery and Gothic elements of the movie, with the latter serving as an accent rather than taking over. The mystery itself is also structured well, relying on good groundwork and misdirection rather than withheld secrets or sudden surprises. I hadn’t guessed who the killer was before the big reveal, but when I looked back all the clues had been laid out for me quite neatly. The movie ends with the sense of a case well-solved, which is a big part of what makes mysteries so satisfying.

The Poirot character development was also integrated into the story far more neatly than in “Death on the Nile.” Branagh is committed to exploring the depths of Poirot’s psyche far more than Christie ever was, but in “Death” the sudden character beats were quite jarring. Here, they help drive Poirot’s whole involvement in the story and inform how he responds to certain moments. As a fun addition, it helps generate some nicely creepy moments as well.

There are some missteps. Most notable are some

of the camera choices, particularly during what are supposed to be tense moments of the movie. I don’t know who decided that a shaking camera during a closeup is supposed to mean that something terrible is about to happen, but whoever it was should be slapped. It’s the cinematic equivalent of a big neon sign saying “Hey, this is supposed to be scary!” and it literally never works.

Hardcore Christie lovers may have their own issues. While the movie is listed as an adaptation of Christie’s novel “Hallowe’en Party,” fans of the author will note that the movie’s plot has almost nothing to do with the original novel. The new plot is appropriately twisty, and still very much in the Christie style, but the only real similarities are a few character names and the date it’s set.

Still, there’s a lot here for mystery fans to enjoy. This is the third of Branagh’s Poirot adventures, but it’s the first one that’s left me wanting more.

Grade: Three and a half stars

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.

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SECRETARY OF STATE ISSUES NEW 1932 LICENCE PLATES

Approximately 100 automobile licence plates for 1932 were issued from the office of Milton H. Welling, secretary

of state, Saturday, the first day for the beginning of the official sale of the new styles. For 1932, white letters on black background will be the cogue on cars owned in Utah.

The 1931 plates are accepted as legal in Utah up to and including March 31.

State officials, however, are ready to issue their usual warning to motorists, to the effect that both the state and the car owners profit when the latter get their 1932 license plates well ahead of that date. The state profits by being able to carry on the work without employing a large extra force during a rush period, and the motorist finds speedy attention available.

NEW TRAFFIC LAWS FOR HIGHWAYS IN EFFECT

New traffic laws are now in effect in the state, requiring, among other changes,

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that the old arm signal be given a new significance. An arm thrust out of a car ahead is now a warning, and nothing more. Its meaning is thus given in an explanation from the office of the secretary of state.

“The driver’s intention to start, stop or turn must be indicated by extending the hand and arm horizontally from and beyond the left side of the vehicle. When the vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent the hand and arm signal from being visible, both to the front and the rear, it must be given by an approved mechanical or electrical device.”

MOUNTAIN GREEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT REPORT

Submitted by the Mountain Green Fire Protection District

COOKS CORNER

Delicious, No-Fuss Dinner Ideas for the Back-to-School Season

Whether it’s shuttling the little ones to their after school activities, or helping older students cram for their exams, families get super busy, quickly when kids return to school in fall. But that doesn’t mean you can’t regularly sit down together for weeknight dinners. “Parent-chefs can effortlessly turn up the flavor by relying on single-use spice packets. They take the guesswork out of creating the perfect combination of seasonings and can make whipping up weeknight dinners during the back-toschool season so much easier,” says Glen Schutzman, vice president marketing, Convenient Meals, McCormick.

To help make the transition a little bit easier and a little more delicious, McCormick, a global leader in flavor, is sharing its recipe for Taco Casserole, which can be prepared in just 30 minutes with seven simple ingredients. A great way to switch up your taco night, this family-pleasing dish, which has the potential to become a mainstay in your recipe repertoire, incorporates McCormick Original Taco Seasoning Mix. Adding a vibrant, Southwest kick to any dish, use this classic seasoning mix to spice up soups, chilis, casseroles, fajitas, dips, nachos and of course, tacos. StatePoint

Busy day Satuday, Sept. 4, on the slippery freeway near exit 92. Mountain Green Fire and Morgan County Fire & EMS have responded to three different wrecks on the wet pavement. At 1055hrs, Engine131 and Ambulance 121 responded to an SUV that struck the barrier and spun at MM 91 near the rest area Eastbound. The persons in the vehicle refused transport. At 1229 hrs, a car spun and struck the barrier Westbound just past the onramp for exit 92. Airbags deployed and caused a minor injury, that driver also refused transport after firefighters examined her. At 1933, a motorcycle lost control on the off-ramp for exit 92 after it struck the slick cattle-grate. The motorcycle driver received potentially life-threatening injuries, was treated by Mountain Green Engine 131 and transported by Ambulance 121.

Taco Casserole

drained and rinsed

INGREDIENTS: (MAKES 6 SERVINGS)

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey

• 1 package McCormick Original Taco Seasoning Mix

• 1 can (16 ounces) pinto beans,

INSTRUCTIONS:

• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

• 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn or Mexican-style corn, drained

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat.

2. Stir in seasoning mix, beans, tomato sauce and corn. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and tortilla chips.

3. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with assorted toppings, such as sour cream, cilantro and avocado, if desired.

To shop spices and seasoning mixes, and for additional recipes and weeknight inspiration, visit mccormick.com/recipes.

Don’t let the hectic back-to-school season overwhelm you. With simple ingredients, you can put together tasty dinners that will win over family members of all ages.

A LOOK BACK

MOUNTAIN GREEN BRUSH 131, Engine131 and Ladder 131 cheered on the long line of Fire Riders, led by local police motor squads.

Busy day of a different kind on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 9, MGFPD honored the Fire Ride motorcycle riders that were headed to the American

Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Ogden, while at the same time, other Mountain Green volunteer firefighters were in training with our Morgan Fire.

A STATEMENT REGARDING

1932

Certainly, we must find in the New Year certain definite improvements. We have gone through two years of depressed business. Out of this experience has come the realization that we must accept things as they are, and build, not on a foundation of high hopes, but on one of basic facts as they exist at present.

We have been absorbing losses. The most unfortunate man or business, at the present time, is that one which has tried to balance between hopes for profits that might have been and fear of total loss of what remains.

January 7, 1931

VALUABLE INFORMATION CONCERNING HOG MARKETS

County Agent C. R. Richards gives us the following information which has been sent out by E.J. Maynard, head of the Department of Animal Husbandry at the Utah State Agricultural College:

“With low-priced grain and a rather unfavorable pork market existing today, feeder pigs and shoats should be finished for market as rapidly as possible. There are two points in favor of a quick, early finish. The young pig takes less feed for pound of grain and swine values usually fall off gradually after the middle of September.

LT DAVID HANSEN, FIREFIGHTER TAYLOR HANSEN and family, and Engineer Karl Abbott wave before the riders go by.

SPARKS FLY AS MOUNTAIN GREEN FIREFIGHTERS joined the class in Morgan.

ONE OF OUR MORGAN COUNTY FIRE & EMS friends learn about forcing entry into a door from UFRA Utah Fire and Rescue Academy / UFRA Instructors this morning.

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison

TV Media

Q: I feel like I know Alvin Olinsky on “Chicago P.D.” from something as a youth. What did the actor do before?

A: Elias Koteas, formerly of “Chicago P.D.,” wasn’t exactly “a youth” when he got his big break, but you might have been a youth when you saw it.

Opinions differ on what his star-making role actually was, but most have narrowed it down to one of two big-screen hits. In both cases, he was playing a

street-wise tough in a teen-skewing film.

In 1987, he played a skinhead named Duncan in “Some Kind of Wonderful,” a high school dramedy penned by the great John Hughes (“The Breakfast Club,” 1985). Then three years later, he played the sports-themed vigilante Casey Jones in 1990’s live-action “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie.

He was 26 when he did “Some Kind of Wonderful,” which is a little old to be a high schooler, but so were most of his costars. That was kind of Hughes’ calling card — casting adults as teens meant the actors were a little more able to do the dramatic and comedic heavy-lifting his movies required.

In between those two big roles, the Montreal-born Koteas won a Genie (the name of Canada’s movie awards at the time) for his starring role in “Malarek.”

Again he was playing a street-wise kid, but this time in an adult-oriented film — the true story of Victor Malarek’s transformation from troubled teen to respected journalist.

Q: Did Robert Downey Jr. do a third “Sherlock Holmes”? Or will he? At the end of the second movie, it said “The End?” (with a question mark).

A: Is there already a third film with Robert Downey Jr. (“Iron Man,” 2008) playing the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes? No. Will there be? Probably.

That’s the best answer available right now.

I say probably because a lot of work has been put into it already, and because the previous two were basically cash machines for Warner Bros. studios — the

sequel, 2011’s “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” earned more than half a million dollars at the box office.

It was originally supposed to come out in 2020, but it’s been cursed — by script rewrites, by director changes, and later by the pandemic. But everyone involved insists it’s still going to happen.

The latest assurance came in April of this year, from Susan Downey, one of the previous films’ producers (and also Robert’s wife), who told UnWrapped podcast that it’s “in the hopper.”

“We’re going to do it when it’s right with the right people. But it is a priority for the company and a priority for Robert.”

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TELEVISION GUIDE

Monday

Son of a Critch

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

After Mary (Claire Rankin) is hospitalized following a procedure, the Critch men are left to their own devices. Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) accidentally gives Pops (Malcolm McDowell) the wrong pills and has trouble balancing the household chores.

Weakest Link

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Jane Lynch (“Glee”) plays host to a group of WWE players who must work as a team to bank prize money and answer rapid-fire trivia questions. But that team spirit is set aside at the end of each round, when the group votes to eliminate “the weakest link.”

Tuesday

Name That Tune (13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Contestants from the world of WWE, the Olympics, music, movies and more test their knowledge of popular music as the Season 4 premiere has them battle it out in an assortment of challenging musical games for cash and prizes.

Jane Krakowski hosts.

Becoming Frida Kahlo

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

In the premiere of this three-part series, artist Frida Kahlo’s early life and stormy relationship with muralist Diego Rivera, whom she married twice, is explored. She discovers her love of painting after an accident keeps her from becoming a doctor.

Wednesday

Superfan (2) KUTV 8 p.m.

The fans have already proved their mettle with the likes of LL Cool J, Shania Twain, Pitbull, and more, but in this season finale fans need to up their game in order to know the music that matters and get the right to hang with their favorite performer.

Expedition X

DISC 10 p.m.

Phil and Jess continue their investigation into Utah’s infamous Uintah Basin, where reports of UFO encounters have terrified locals in this new episode. The team uncovers stunning new evidence when attempting to contact extraterrestrials.

Thursday

Big Brother (2) KUTV 7 p.m. Ahh, roommates. They’re enough to

make you want to live in your car. The house continues to be a mess as the alliances shift and realign. And if you’re keeping an eye on the live stream feeds, you know that things are getting weird.

Julie Chen hosts.

Friday Don’t Sell My Baby LIFE 6 p.m. 10 p.m.

Nicolette (Devin Valentina Cecchetto) is a high school senior who disappears after deciding not to put her baby up for adoption. Her sympathetic teacher, Sandy (Fallon Bowman), worries that the soon-to-be teen mom may have been taken against her will.

American Masters

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

This new episode from Season 37 highlights the life and career of the prolific First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams, who worked diligently on countless landmark cases including the Pentagon Papers and Citizens United during his 50 years on the job.

Dateline NBC

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Season 32 continues, returning to annals of NBC’s beloved news magazine: Dateline. With each installment, longtime anchor Lester Holt pieces together real-life events to present an exceptionally comprehensive picture of

Saturday Kings of BBQ

A&E 11 a.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 build their own barbecue empire.

Spy HBO 6 p.m.

She may have gone through field training, but CIA analyst Susan Cooper spends her days as a desk jockey, working with dashing agent Bradley Fine. But when Bradley is assassinated, Susan gets her first undercover assignment.

Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard

LIFE 6 p.m.

Just when Heidi Broussard is ready to give birth, her best friend, Magen who is also pregnant, travels to be by her side. But when Heidi and her newborn immediately go missing, authorities think Magen is hiding a secret.

Sunday Krapopolis (13) KSTU 6 p.m.

The series premiere of this animated gem follows a dysfunctional family of humans, gods and monsters who are merely getting by as they run the world’s first cities while trying not to kill each other.

The Chosen (30) KUCW 8 p.m.

This crowdfunded series from creator Dallas Jenkins tells the story of Jesus (Jonathan Roumie) through the eyes of his disciples. In this episode, the disciples aid Jesus with healing a large crowd.

Big Brother (2) KUTV 9 p.m.

As endless drama, antics and chores unfold, the challenge keeps heating up. Part game show, part reality television, part popularity contest, these strangers have been cut off from the outside world in order to compete, coexisting in an isolated house.

Wednesday

FX 11 p.m.

American Horror Story: Delicate

Kim Kardashian makes her TV acting debut in the series premiere of “American Horror Story: Delicate,” airing Wednesday, Sept. 20, on FX. The series follows actress Anna Alcott (Emma Roberts), who wants nothing more than to start a family, but soon begins to worry that something may be targeting her and her pursuit of motherhood.

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Gina Rodriguez might seem a bit young to be playing the mother to the latest incarnation of “Spy Kids,” but Netflix evidently doesn’t think so.

The “Jane the Virgin” alum – who’s had more series work lately via the ABC sitcom “Not Dead Yet,” which has been renewed for a second season – is teamed with Zachary Levi (“Chuck,” “Shazam!”) in playing secret agents whose children (Everly Carganilla, Connor Esterson) enter the espionage game in “Spy Kids: Armageddon,” director and co-writer Robert Rodriguez’s new reboot of the franchise that’s now streaming on Netflix. The youngsters are duped into helping a game developer release a computer virus that could make him all-powerful technologically, prompting the kids to try to counteract what they’ve done before it’s too late. Billy Magnussen (“No Time to Die”) and D.J. Cotrona also star.

Though the entertainment industry strikes have impacted her career as they have for so many others, Rodriguez has kept up a steady output of work in recent years, even after having given birth to her first child last March. In addition to performing in such other shows as “Diary of a Future President” (which she also executiveproduced) and “Lost Ollie,” plus movies including “I Want You Back” and “Awake,” she has directed episodes of “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” and Sophia Bush’s short-lived “Good Sam” (as well as the aforementioned “Diary of a Future President”).

Rodriguez cut her directing teeth with three episodes of “Jane the Virgin,” the series that delivered her to stardom over a five-season run (and exactly 100 episodes) and earned her a Golden Globe Award. Her success in that show set her up to pursue other projects on both sides of the camera, and she launched her own company, tellingly named I Can & I Will Productions.

A is something you must have in order to survive. You need shelter, clothing, food, water and sometimes medicines.

A is something you would like to have, but can live without.

A music player, a computer, a television and a bike are wants, not needs.

ometimes it is hard to decide if something is a need or a want. For example, cake is a food, but it is not a need. It’s a want. Which of these following foods are more wants than needs?

The school cafeteria is making students think before they buy a snack. The prices are all written in code! and so forth until you get to

To figure out what each snack item costs, you must first find out what number goes with each letter in the word. Then, add the numbers that “spell” each word to get the price. For example:

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