The Morgan County News | February 17, 2023

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Family places easement on the largest conservation land area in the state

By Alisha Copfer

MORGAN—Land conservation just became one family’s legacy. John Schlichte, his wife, Barbara, and their five sons made a tremendous financial decision at the end of 2022. They took a parcel of their land totaling just over 5,000 acres and signed an easement prohibiting further development, ever.

“It’s forever, and it’s a different thought process when you sign something like this that can never be overturned,” said Schlichte. He currently owns a nonprofit ranch called Warrior Rizen that runs off this land in the Morgan area.

Schlichte said that no matter what the family does with this land from here on out, nothing can be developed there.

“The landowner was incredibly generous and donated the easement,” said Cheryl Fox, executive director of the Park City-based Summit Land Conservancy.

The Schlichtes didn’t seek any financial reimbursement as part of their conservation arrangement. The Summit Land Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2002. Their website says they are the only nonprofit dedicated to saving the open spaces of Park City and the Wasatch Back. Sum -

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County purchases dome for future events center

By Linda Petersen

M organ County is buying itself a 60-foot dome — or at least has authorized distribution of the funds to do so. The dome, which costs $72,000, will be installed at East Canyon State Park as the roof for an events center to be constructed there.

Morgan County is entering into a partnership with Utah State Parks on the project, which is expected to anchor a future “village” of smaller domed buildings where tourists can stay to take advantage of the park’s Dark Sky designation.

In 2021 Morgan County received a $100,000 state rural opportunity grant for what they are calling the Geodome Project. According to the application for that grant, the project would “make optimal use of environmental resources, establishing a crucial element in tourism development, maintaining essential ecological processes and helping to conserve natural heritage and biodiversity.”

The county had actually applied for $300,000 but being approved for

Doctors advised to treat childhood obesity earlier

The American Academy of Pediatrics released new recommendations advising doctors to treat obesity earlier and more aggressively in children. But eating disorder specialists are sounding the alarm, saying that focusing on weight and BMI instead of health will “perpetuate deep-rooted, damaging stigmas.”

High-paying trade jobs sit empty

Graduate high school. Go to college. Get a degree. Get a job. This life trajectory is drilled into young students as the only way to guarantee success in life. Yet, thousands of high-paying trade jobs that require less education sit empty, because many parents remain wary of programs that don't lead to a four-year degree. Scientists looking at

unknown infections in humans to predict next pandemic

For years, scientists have looked for new viruses in wild animals before they can spill over and infect humans, in hopes of preventing the next pandemic. But it's a daunting task, and some researchers wonder if predicting the next pandemic this way is even feasible. That's why they're taking a different approach, and cataloging unknown infections in humans first.

Could a future without meetings be possible?

Shopify takes “this meeting could have been an email” very seriously. The e-commerce platform has deleted 322,000 hours of meetings in the past month, giving employees time back to be more productive and leaving the world wondering if a future without meetings is possible after all.

Inflation continues despite relief in some areas

Overall inflation continued apace in January, despite a decrease in housing prices and the prices of some commodities. Gas prices have seen a small uptick over the last several weeks, and average grocery prices have not gone down from the 11% over last year that has held steady during the beginning of the year. Eggs remain a particular sore spot, with a 70% increase over last year in price. Despite the improved job numbers, analysts don’t expect any massive reductions in inflation in the near term.

THE SCHLICHTE FAMILY recently donated over 5,000 acres in Morgan County for land conservation efforts.

Photo by Erica Schlichte

Morgan Cheer makes Morgan history

By Cait Streadbeck

The Morgan High 2022-2023 Cheer team made history this past weekend as they advanced two of their four routines into finals at the UCA National High School Cheerleading competition in Florida.

The UCA Competition is a competition like no other. Over 900 schools from across the country, even schools making their way down from Canada, rally together at the ESPN Center in Florida to showcase and compete for the best routine in the country. Head coach SueAnn Kelsey said of the experience, “Competition is tough. The skill level shown by everyone is insane. It is the craziest, most insane experience to be a part of.”

Morgan High brought four routines down to Florida this year. Varsity Show Cheer, Spirit Squad/Varsity Game Day, JV Show Cheer and Spirit Squad/JV Game Day. Varsity Show Cheer competed their routine against 83 other teams in preliminaries, advanced to quarter-finals, but unfortunately did not progress past that point. JV Show Cheer competed against 23 teams but did not make it past the semi-finals. History was made with the Spirit Squad/Varsity Game Day and Spirit Squad/JV Game Day as both teams made it through preliminaries, quarter-finals, semi-finals and then historically to the finals.

In the four years Morgan High has been attending this competition, they have yet been able to make it past the preliminaries; ever. “Our goal was to just move on,” said Kelsey. “Moving on in at least one routine would have made us all beyond happy. Having two teams in finals was unreal. We were all beyond thrilled. Coaches, parents, girls…

we were all crying happy tears.”

As they completed their routines one last time on Sunday, roars of support and encouragement could be heard from the audience. Steve Winn, father to junior Madi Winn, said, “Watching

them perform was nerve-racking. While talking to other parents in the stands, we all hoped that the girls weren’t as nervous as us. It’s hard to put into words how much work the team has put in for this weekend. The early mornings, the late nights, weekends and

everything in between. This weekend they made history.”

Spirit Squad/Varsity Game Day finished in 10th place, and Spirit Squad/ JV Game Day finished in 8th. No doubt an experience they will ever forget. l

Sarah Heywood and Emmory Morrell named to Academic All-State team

By Liisa London Mecham

M organ High Basketball teammates Sarah Heywood and Emmory Morrell have been named to the 3A Girls’ Basketball Academic AllState team. The girls, both who are seniors and maintain a 4.0 GPA, received their recognition certificates during Senior Night at Morgan.

Heywood and Morrell represent a small group of 3A girls’ basketball players who excel not only on the court but in the classroom as well. To qualify for the team, a student-athlete must have a 4.0 GPA or fulfill the combined ACT score and GPA requirements.

Heywood is the daughter of Klint and Leslie Heywood. She plans to attend Snow College following graduation. She received a half-tuition academic scholarship and will be interviewing for an ambassador scholarship in a few weeks. Heywood hasn’t decided on her future career, but she is considering possible majors in elementary education, special education or American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting. She is also considering a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mission after graduating from Snow. While at Snow, she looks forward to playing intramural basketball and working to fit in all of her other hobbies.

At Morgan High, Heywood has been a four year choir member, beginning with the Millennial Choir her freshman year and singing with the Ovation Choir the other three. She is a member of the National Honor Society. She participated in theater productions during her freshman year. Heywood loves ASL and ceramics. She enjoyed her ceramics classes with John Pincock so much that she now has her own pottery wheel and studio at home.

“Taking state my sophomore year is definitely my best basketball memory,” Heywood said. “I was pulled up to varsity right before state, and it was really enjoyable to learn how varsity worked, feeling what it was like to be on varsity and then taking state.”

Heywood looks up to English teacher Shasta Breshears as a mentor. “She is always so interested in her students,” she said. “[Breshears is] so invested in them and helps them and helps us get caught up if we are away for sports. I look up to her academically and also in how she relates to others.”

“Athletically, I really find Coach Mack motivating,” Heywood said. “My freshman year, he recruited me to play basketball due to my height,” she said. “He saw something in me and pushed me to reach that potential and to discover talents that I didn’t know I had.”

“Another person whom I highly respect athletically is my older brother, Kyle,” she said. “Kyle is my oldest brother and the only other sibling to play basketball. He understands the game and helps me, and gives me tips. It’s great to have this bond with

him.”

Heywood loves the title Academic All-State because it shows the hard work that athletes do to put it all together on the court and in the classroom. “It’s a goal that I had and that my parents had for me. To earn Academic All-State is so great!”

Morrell is the daughter of Kade and Michelle Morrell. Her post-graduation plans will take her to St. George, where she will attend Utah Tech on an academic scholarship. Although Morrell hasn’t completely decided on her future career, she knows that she wants to do something involving children, either a child psychologist or some type of law relating to children. “I love children,” Morrell said.

Morrell is a four-year varsity member of the basketball team. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Hope Squad. She played soccer her freshman year but chose to focus on basketball the remaining three years.

One of her favorite memories, in addition to taking state her sophomore year, was being with her team the night before winning state in the haunted hotel room in Richfield.

Morrell said she is super honored to be named to the Academic All-State team. “One of my biggest goals throughout high school has been to keep my 4.0 GPA. It’s a lot of work and effort. These have been some very stressful years.”

One of her most challenging academic classes was Shana Crofts’ Chemistry class. “She made you learn. She taught me how to study and work hard,” Morrell said. Two of her favorite classes have been Stats 1040 and Gwen Romero’s English class. “Mrs. Romero is just the most inspirational teacher,” she said.

Morrell said that Mack, Girls’ Head Coach, has “definitely taught me to take advantage of all that I’ve been given; the good educational opportunities

I have and the great athletic opportunities. I need to take advantage of every opportunity I have and never let it pass.”

“My Grandpa and Grandma Hansen have shown me so much support along with my immediate family,” Morrell said. “They have supported me in school, piano recitals, sports, everything. They have shown me who I want to be like when I grow up.”

Finally, Morrell shared her wisdom about how to balance the academic and athletic demands of a student athlete. “You don’t sleep much,” she said, “but once you learn that it’s not possible to separate the two, and you figure out how to combine the two and work around each other, it helps so much. Work together, not against.”

“I do homework while I watch the freshmen play and try to use all of my time wisely. If you plan high school well and work your butt off your freshmen, sophomore and junior years,” she said. “You get to go ahead and enjoy your senior year. In the end, it’s so worth it to work hard. The accomplishment of knowing you worked hard and did it on your own makes it so worth the hard work.”

Spotlights on additional Academic All-State winners from Winter Sports will be featured in the coming weeks. Congratulations to the following students: Rylan Crowther, Boys’ Wrestling; Cade Johnson, Boys’ Basketball; Capri Rich, Competitive Cheer; Jayden Limb, Competitive Cheer. l

MORGAN HIGH CHEER TEAM making history in Florida as they advanced two of their four routines into the national finals.

Photo by SueAnn Kelsey

EMMORY MORRELL

SARAH HEYWOOD

Another great week for Boys Basketball

By Cait Streadbeck

On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the 14-6 Morgan Trojans went up against the 2-18 Ben Lomond Scots. The result ended in another mile long win for the Trojans.

With Ben Lomond only adding single digits to the scoreboard in both the first and second quarters, Morgan finished halftime with a lead of 41-15, a great place to be. Coach Matthews said, "I love coaching games where we have a big lead. That usually means we're playing well."

Ben Lomond picked up speed in the third quarter by adding 12 points to their existing 15 but still didn't give enough to come ahead. The fourth quar-

ter brought 10 points for Ben Lomond and 9 points for Morgan.

"I try to juggle the time that the starters get but usually like to pull them out early in the fourth quarter and let other players play that don't get as much time," Matthews said. "If we are winning by a really wide margin, then I like to slow it down and tell the kids to only take really good shots with no 3s. I still expect the team to play with intensity and intent so as to continue improving and getting better."

The final score was 67-37, Morgan. High scorers for the game were Joseph Weight tied with Cade Johnson, both at 10 points and two 3-pointers each.

Friday's game was Morgan against

SHERIFF’S DISPATCH

Following are recent calls officers responded to from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office responded to a total of 120 calls from Feb. 3 through Feb. 9. Any arrests are listed as reported, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and convicted.

CROYDON

Feb. 8 - Animal Bite

Feb. 9 - Susp Circumstance

MILTON

Feb. 6 - VIN Inspection

Feb. 7 - Paper Service

MORGAN

Feb. 3 - Premises Check, Susp Vehicle

IP, Assist OJ, Traffic Stop (5), Info Law, Juvenile Distur

Feb. 4 - Welfare Check, Community

Polic, Follow Up, Traffic Stop (3)

Feb. 5 - 6D Breathing PR, Traffic Stop (2), Follow Up, Emergency Msg, Safety

Hazard, Family Disturb

Feb. 6 - Jail Release, Found Property, Assist, Fraud, Traffic Stop, Disturbance

Feb. 7 - Burglary Alarm, Follow Up, Hit and Run, Traffic Acc PP, Suicide

Threat

Feb. 8 - Motorist Assist, Animal Control, Animal Bite, Follow Up (2), House

Check

Feb. 9 - Premises Check, Foot Patrol, Assist, Follow Up, Traffic Stop (2)

Other - Medical Assist

MOUNTAIN GREEN

Feb. 3 - Traffic Stop (4), Motorist

Assist

Feb. 4 - Trespassing IP, Motorist Assist, Traffic Stop, Susp Circumstan

Feb. 5 - Susp Vehicle IP, Traffic Stop (3), Warrant (Arrest), Missing Juv, Follow Up

Feb. 6 - Wildlife Prob, Fraud IP

Feb. 7 - VIN Inspection, Susp Person IP, Follow Up

Feb. 8 - VIN Inspection, 911 Cell, 25A

Psychiatric

Feb. 9 - Traffic Hazard, Welfare Check, Motorist Assist, Child Abuse, Traffic Stop (3), Follow Up, Message Police

PETERSON

Feb. 6 - Retail Theft

Feb. 9 - Traffic Acc

PORTERVILLE

Feb. 4 - Wildlife Prob (2), Airplane Crash, Press Call Law, Hit and Run

Feb. 7 - VIN Inspection

Feb. 8 - 911 Cell, 4Z Assault

ROUND VALLEY

Feb. 4 - 911 Cell, 31D Unconscious (Medical Assist)

Feb. 8 - Traffic Hazard

Feb. 9 - Animal Control

STODDARD

Feb. 3 - 17A Fall

Feb. 4 - Traffic Stop

Feb. 7 - Wildlife Prob Other - Medical Assist

TAGGART

Parking Problem

OTHER CALLS Assist Other Jurisdiction (4), Calls on I-84 (Assist Fire Dept., Assist Traffic Accidents, Motorist Assist, Traffic Hazard, Traffic Stops (11))

ARRESTS: GENDER, AGE, RESIDENCE, CHARGES

Feb. 3

Male, 43, Omaha, Nebraska, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I/II/ANALOG, Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana/ Spice, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving with Measurable Controlled Substance, Improper Registration/Plate

Feb. 5

Male, 53, Ogden, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by Restricted Person, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Male, 32, Kearns, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I/II/ ANALOG, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Drive on Suspended or Revoked License, Failure to Signal

Male, 38, Morgan, Domestic Violence in the Presence of a Child (5 counts), Criminal Mischief, Intoxication

the Ogden Tigers at Ogden. Players on both teams had to fight hard for each point on the board, but Morgan came out once again for the win. The first quarter was low scoring and tight, a mere 6-4, Morgan. Quarter two brought traction as Morgan threw 20 points on the board while Ogden barely crossed into the double digits at 12. The third quarter was close once again at 16 points, Morgan and 14 points, Ogden. Walking into the fourth quarter, the score was 42-30, Morgan. Ogden really stepped up their game and rallied hard for a strong finish by adding 16 points to their score. Morgan maintained momentum but only added 9. Luckily, the Trojans had a big enough lead and were

able to finish the game on top at 51-46.

"The game against Ogden was a fun game," said Matthews. "We played well, but they started making shots in the fourth quarter. Our players kept their composure and made the right plays late in the game to help get us the win."

Teegan Porter came out as the top scorer with 13 points on the board and three 3-pointers. Stockton Marriott came in second with 9 points and one 3-pointer.

Morgan's first playoff game is this coming Friday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. at Morgan High. If the Trojans win, they will head to SUU the following week to compete in the state tournament.l

SPORTS PREDICTIONS

Ipredict Morgan will beat the Carbon Dinos on Feb. 17, 2023, in the first round of the home game at 7 p.m. at MorganSportsNetwork.com. I think the score will be the exact score with Carbon: Morgan 86 Carbon 49.

What is Coach Mattews? Coach Brad Matthews record against Carbon: 2 wins 0 losses.

These are the scores vs. Carbon in playoffs in boy basketball: 2018-19, 74-38; 2012-13, 86-49; 2005-06, 7759; 2003-04, 76-51.

Do you know that?

By Daniel Mudrow

mascot name as big and ferocious as possible, it's hard to beat what they did at Carbon (Price, Utah). They embraced Dinos as their mascot name… the reasoning for the name also has a solid historical backing. Central and Eastern Utah have a rich history when it comes to prehistoric remains. Dinosaur National Monument isn't too far away and the Utah State University College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum features lots of dinosaur bones and other artifacts.” (Content originally published Nov. 4, 2013 at maxpreps.com l

A LOOK BACK

County commission chambers get a technology upgrade

By Linda Petersen

As the U.S. mostly moves beyond COVID, leftovers from the pandemic time are still impacting communities across the country. In Morgan County’s case, it’s a positive thing — the ability to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for the betterment of the county. At the Feb. 7 Morgan County Commission meeting, acting chair Blaine Fackrell introduced a bid to upgrade the county commission chambers with some of those funds.

“This room is not technologically savvy, and we would like to be able to use some of our ARPA monies … and we can use it under … their rules and regulations,” he said. “There are rules and regulations that allow for technology infrastructure within the county for different items.”

The remodel, to be performed by GENCOMM, a Draper-based audio-visual equipment supplier, will include two 86-inch monitors with articulating mounts that will be added on either side of the dais so that anyone in the audience can clearly see and read the

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the lesser amount, will wait to develop future phases of the project as it can be funded, County Commissioner Blaine Fackrell told his fellow commissioners at their Feb. 7 meeting.

“With that $100,000 it was for a dome project at East Canyon State Park,” Fackrell said. “They wanted to see how well we could do.”

For these types of grants, the state requires a match of 50 percent, much of which is being provided in-kind by State Parks in the form of land, infrastructure and the use of its reservation system, Chris Haramoto, park manager, told the county commission. The value of the in-kind contribution

RANCH

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mit Land Conservancy protects and monitors their investments in local open spaces by defending permanent conservation easements.

“Barbara and I see the rate of development, and we’re concerned about what that means for our kids and grandkids and what we can do for conservation,” said Schlichte. “Now, this is always going to be there, forever.”

“When you stand back and look at the beauty and richness of the land, you begin to understand its potential impact on your family and its potential impact with the veteran community,” he said. “The easement perpetuates this land to those who have given our country the freedoms

proceedings, according to materials submitted by the contractor. Two additional 43-inch monitors, which will be mounted from the ceiling, will be added to the audience area and will allow participants in the back rows to still be able to see and read what is being displayed. All the monitors will be linked to each other.

With the new system, laptops or iPads can be added to the network with ease, Jeremey Archibald of the county’s IT department told the council. The system can broadcast to four different social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn at the same time and will be controlled by a central controller. It will also feature assisted listening systems for the hard of hearing for up to four people. The new system will replace the current audio-visual setup in the chambers except for the speakers. The system, which will cost $67,422, is very similar to what Morgan City utilizes, he said. That night Archibald asked the commission to authorize dispersal of the ARPA funds for the project. The county commission unanimously voted

is $120,000, he said.

The remaining funds needed for the project will be undisbursed grant monies from a previous state economic development grant and from tourism tax revenues, Fackrell said.

“The geodome project was born because of meeting space,” Haramoto said. “We don’t have a lot of good meeting spaces here in the county, and we were looking at what would be a cool way to get businesses and others to have retreats and others to have retreats like at a center where they could not only take care of their business but also have a good time right after.”

The domed event center will be air conditioned in the summer and

that we enjoy today with a promise that the ranch will be here for them in the future.”

The Schlichte’s land is currently used for farming and is home to the Warrior Rizen Ranch, which serves former military members and their families. “[The family consists]” of John and Barbara and their five sons, who have all given many years to military and law enforcement service,” says the website warriorrizenfoundation.org. “They understand firsthand the trials, sacrifices and challenges that military and public service requires. With real-life experiences, they have built a ranch to help give back to other servicemen and servicewomen and their families.”

Schlichte says he is happy that the land is always going to be there. He enjoys the western lifestyle of the

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

By Tyler Clarke Morgan County Historical Society

February is Black History Month, and one of Morgan’s advocates for African Americans was Bob “Flash” Wilson. Bob was the Morgan High School football and wrestling coach from about 1962 to 1966. In 1967, he was employed by the Weber Basin Job Corps as a senior counselor and assistant supervisor of the onsite dormitory. He was a friendly man who would entertain his co-workers at both his home and at the Morgan Theater. Many of the people he worked and associated with were black residents of Ogden. One night in September 1967, a burning cross was placed on his lawn with a note that said: “Dear Flash. No more [blacks] in Morgan or your house will be the next that burns. KKK.” Despite this threat, Bob continued to be a force for good in his community. One example of that is found in an article in the November 1976 issue of the Morgan County News. It reports that he bought a used golf cart and painted it in

BOB “FLASH” WILSON Courtesy photo

Morgan High School colors, and gave it to Jan Smith so he could still get around the football field with his Multiple Sclerosis. Let us continue to be like Bob Wilson in the face of racism and hate and continue to help those in need. l

to do so. Archibald told the commission he and County Attorney Garrett Smith would still need to sit down with the contractor and work out some contract details with GENCOMM and will then bring it back to the commission for final approval.

heated in the winter, he said.

“If we’re going to get the most bang out of our buck, we want to heat it to ensure we can keep people up there year round,” he said in response to a question. “In wintertime, there’s still plenty of activities to do at the park just like there is in the summer. We fully support this project and hopefully we can get going and see it through.”

Once the county acquires the dome, it will send out a request for proposals to find a contractor to construct the event center itself. An informal estimate provided to the commission by Fackrell indicates the construction costs beyond the actual dome would be in the neighborhood

The county had previously put this project out to bid, but when the only bid received was in excess of $107,000, county officials determined to have it rebid, Archibald said. GENCOMM, a state contractor, was the second bidder, l

of $60,000.

This size dome is expected to be able to seat 230 people, Fackrell said. “If it was standing room only, they would be able to put 400 individuals inside there.”

That evening the commissioners expressed support for the project and voted unanimously to authorize the funding. (Commissioner Mike Newton was absent.)

“This is very exciting; I think it’s going to be awesome,” Commissioner Jared Anderson said.

No timeline was given for construction of the project. However, once it is complete, the county and parks can go after future grants for the remaining phases, Haramoto said. l

cattle ranch, pushing cows, horseback riding and other dude ranch activities. “We now must maintain conservation values for the wildlife and the land,” said Schlichte.

“This is helping my family to have a sense of purpose while helping with conservation,” he said. “It provides a more fulfilling life and helps build our family’s character.”

“We are trying to do good things for the county,” said Erica Schlichte, John’s daughter-in-law. They both agree that the ranch is helping sustain the community that Morgan has been known for. “It’s a little piece of heaven,” Erica said. l

MEET THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

SERGEANT TODD

CHRISTENSEN

Todd has served in law enforcement for 20 years. He has served in multiple positions and collateral assignments during his tenure including Corrections Deputy, Bailiff, Patrol Deputy, Detective, School Resource Deputy and Community Resource Deputy. He has also worked as a Motors Deputy/ Instructor, Bike Patrol Deputy, Crisis Intervention Evaluator, Homicide Task Force Detective and is currently a Medical Examiner Investigator for the State of Utah. Todd is currently assigned as a Patrol Sergeant with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office. Todd enjoys reading, movies and spending time with close friends when he is away from work. l

THANKS TO ARPA funding, the Morgan County Commission chambers will receive an upgrade.

The easement perpetuates this land to those who have given our country the freedoms that we enjoy today with a promise that the ranch will be here for them in the future.

John Schlichte

MHS theatre department presents ‘Disney’s Newsies’

By Verlene Johnson

At the end of the 19th century, the newsboys of New York City went on strike, refusing to sell Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World and William Randolph Hearst’s New York Journal to protest the higher prices that they were charged for newspapers. The nearly two-week strike, which was led by Louis Balletti, also known as Kid Blink, was resolved through a compromise that pushed child labor reforms into the 20th century.

Morgan High School Theatre will bring this event to life in a production of “Disney’s Newsies.” Jack Kelly, the character based on Kid Blink, the leader of the Newsies, will be played by senior Payton Hatt. Kelly’s best friend, Crutchie, will be played by senior Simon Bott. Brothers Davey and Les will be played respectively by senior Brickman Walker and freshman Spencer Kobe. The female lead, Katherine Plummer, will be played by sophomore Aly Spagnuolo.

No story would be complete

without antagonists, and the Newsies’ antagonist is none other than Joseph Pulitzer, played by junior Preston Johnson. Additionally, senior Ethan Christensen will play Wiesel; Oscar Delancey, who enjoys bulling the newsies, will be played by senior Jayden Pierce and Warden Snyder, whose goal is to capture Kelly, will be played by sophomore Noah Bernardo.

Helping Kelly and his fellow newsies is vaudeville star and theatre owner Medda Larkin, played by senior Jenna Windley.

The cast of nearly 80 MHS students has been rehearsing since November with Director Jennifer Fritz and Music Director Katharine Greenfield during class and at after school rehearsals. Many parents have also contributed many hours to help pull off a production of this size.

Disney Newsies will open Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. with performances Feb. 28, March 1, 3 and 4 with a matinee on March 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at mhs. morgansd.org. l

From Lisa’s Kitchen: Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Having just come off the sugar high of Valentine’s Day - there may be a huge flux of pink & white wrapped candy in the clearance area. This recipe is a way to use those mini chocolate covered peanut butter cups. It is a long standing tradition of fun in our house. Kids, young & old have a marvelous time “pushing” the candy into the freshly baked peanut butter cookie. I have yet to freeze them - because they are all eaten. Enjoy! (Latin based word for REJOICE)

Hicks Haven

By Lisa Hicks

Ingredients:

1/2 C Butter, softened

1/2 C White Sugar

1/2 C Brown Sugar

1/2 C Peanut Butter

1 Egg, beaten

1 t Vanilla

2 T Milk

1

3/4 C Flour

1/2 t Salt

1 t Baking Soda

40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375°

F. Cream butter, sugars & peanut butter until fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla and

milk. Sift together the flour, salt & baking soda in a separate bowl, then add to the peanut butter mixture. Mix well. Roll into one ball, cut in half, then cut the 2 balls in half again. take the 4 balls and divide into 10 balls each. Shape the 40 balls and place each into an ungreased mini muffin pan. Bake @ 375° for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and promptly press a mini peanut butter cup into each ball. Let cool completely then remove from the mini pan. Store in an airtight contain-

er (4 days) or in the freezer (up to 3 months).

THE CAST OF Newsies “Seizing the Day.”

BRICKMAN WALKER and Payton Hatt.

NEWSIES PRACTICING “Carrying the Banner.”

PRESTON JOHNSON, Sean Odem, Aly Spagnuolo, Jayden Pierce and Kasha Carpenter.

Photos by Lydeah Johnson

WHAT TO WATCH

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ a more serious entry in the series

By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Guru

The‘Ant-Man’ movies have grown up. Thankfully, they managed to do it without losing the charm that’s always made the series so watchable. “AntMan and the Wasp: Quantumania” is a scarier, more intense, and slightly sadder movie than the first two entries in the series, but it’s still very much an “Ant-Man” movie. The darker, weightier material is still threaded through with humor, quirkiness and a deep sense of family love. Because of that, it’s one of the best sequels the MCU has seen in years.

I don’t want to go too far beyond the spoilers already in the trailer, but I will put them in order. An experiment gone wrong sucks Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and his family into the Quan-

tum realm, which is very tiny and full of danger. The biggest danger comes from Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors), a terrifying villain that first appeared in the “Loki” Disney+ series. (Thankfully, you don’t need to know anything about that appearance to appreciate this one.)

The stakes are a lot higher than Lang has ever faced, and the movie goes to a lot more intense places than previous entries. Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) gets some heavy reveals about her past, and the life of Lang’s daughter Cassie (Kathryn Newton) is in Kang’s hands. Rudd pulls off the wider range of emotions the script requires, but by extension there’s less room for humor.

Still, there are things to like about the change. Scott and Cassie get some particularly touching moments, giving us all the shadings of a super-

hero father-daughter relationship we haven’t seen anywhere else. Scott also gets some big superhero moments on a level we haven’t previously seen for a character, forcing him to reckon with who he is and what he believes in. Major’s Kang is deeply unsettling, commandingly dark in a way that simply wouldn’t have been possible with the series’ previous lighthearted tone.

Thankfully, the movie doesn’t lose its humor completely. M.O.D.O.K. may be the movie’s secondary villain, but he also has quite a few genuinely funny moments. Rudd still manages some nice lines, particularly with M.O.D.O.K., and the opening and closing sequences have a particularly wacky touch. Michael Douglas’s big heroic moment is offbeat in exactly the right way, and William Jackson Harper is fun as a particularly long-suffering telepath.

The world-building isn’t comprehensive enough to justify Marvel’s attempts to sell this as their “Star Wars,” but there are some interesting visuals. My favorite are the living ships and the sentient creatures in the specialty drinks, but you’re sure to find your own. Just let your eye wander and appreciate the details.

Sadly, Rudd and Douglas don’t get either of the post-credit scenes (though another Marvel fan-favorite pops up). Still, it’s great to see them back for another big screen outing.

Even if the series had to grow up a little to do it.

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.

Documentary shows parents how vulnerable their children are to sex trafficking

By Becky Ginos

Most people have heard about child sex trafficking but they think it only happens in poor countries, certainly not in the United States. They would be wrong. It’s a pervasive crisis that impacts every community in the U.S. Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) recently released “It’s Happening Right Here,” a documentary that exposes how child sex traffickers are infiltrating communities both big and small.

“It’s happening a mile from your church or on your street,” said 22-time Emmy Award winning director Nick Nanton. “We want to show parents how their children are vulnerable to child sex predators no matter how much money they make, where they live or even if they think they are taking every precaution to keep bad people away from their homes.”

The film takes a behind the scenes look at law enforcement efforts to arrest predators and try to prevent sex trafficking from happening in the first place. It also has interviews with survivors.

“We want to show parents what it looks like on TikTok, computers, video games,” said Nanton. “They need to be aware of the types of ways it can happen. A kid can talk to a trafficker on TikTok and get duped into sending nude photos. They are so embarrassed to tell anyone that they start living a life of hell.”

Nanton first got involved with O.U.R. in 2017 when he was asked by a friend to do a documentary about child sex trafficking in Haiti. “I told him I would be happy to do whatever I can.”

The film “Operation Toussaint” documented the arrest of the main character who was a woman that trafficked girls taken during the earthquake eight years ago, he said. “She lied to them and said ‘I’ll take care of you.’ It’s ‘Harvest Time.’ There was a great desperation and vulnerability among the girls. She told them ‘the United Nations will rescue you and go with you.’ Then they have to have sex with men for money for their food and shelter. It’s sheer hell.”

“Most parents didn’t experience childhood with the internet,” said O.U.R. Founder and CEO Tim Ballard. “They don’t know the pitfalls. They don’t understand the threat.”

No parent would let their 12-yearold go bar hopping on a Friday night, he said. “But they have unfettered access to everything right in their room. You don’t need to take their phone away, just teach them to be responsible. Apps and games are access points for predators to access kids.”

Ballard talks to well-known radio host and producer Glenn Beck in the documentary about his own experience with his child talking to a stranger online. “Glenn had every firewall imaginable,” said Ballard. “The predator still accessed

his child. He didn’t know that Fortnite had a communication board.”

Social media is the number one recruiting venue predators use, he said.

“There’s a grooming process online. It starts on social media and kids reveal so much it lures them into a bad place.”

There needs to be open dialogue between parents and kids, said Nanton. “Tell them when they make a mistake, come to me. If and when they get fooled or duped, go to someone who cares about them. I can assure you that people on an app or a video game don’t care about you.”

Help kids to know they’re not alone, he said. “If you get sucked in, go to someone who loves you for sound advice

instead of getting trapped into a private hell with someone who has control of you across the world.”

“They’re looking for prey,” said Ballard. “They’re looking for their next victim. People comfort themselves by saying that’s not me, that’s just in very, very remote poor areas. It’s in every area. The only difference is in the more affluent areas it’s undercover.”

“It’s Happening Right Here,” is available on Amazon, Apple and Google Play, Vudu and Fandango. Visit https://go.ourrescue.org/its-happening-right-here-documentary/ to learn more. l

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A SURVIVOR OF SEX TRAFFICKING shares her story in the documentary “It’s Happening Right Here.” Operation Underground Railroad recently released the film that exposes how child sex traffickers are infiltrating communities in the U.S. Video screen capture courtesy of O.U.R.

EDUCATION SCHOOL MENU MES TEACHER SPOTLIGHT Valerie Nicolaides

By Verlene Johnson

Valerie Nicolaides was born and raised in Morgan. After graduating from Morgan High School she started her degree at Weber State University.

Nicolaides loved working as a substitute teacher and an aide working with struggling students, so she decided to go back to and complete her degree at Western Governors University.

In 2021, Nicolaides started her teaching career at Morgan Elementary School and is currently in her second year teaching first grade.

“I love helping students see their potential,” said Nicolaides of teaching. “They get so excited about things and that enthusiasm is contagious. I love when the lightbulb goes off and they understand something they didn’t before. It is the best feeling watching that happen.”

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, Feb. 20 NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety, Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail

Wednesday, Feb. 22

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

Thursday, Feb. 23

Egg McMuffin, Cereal Variety, Peaches, Apple Wedges

Friday, Feb. 24 NO SCHOOL

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Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, Feb. 20 NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety, Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail

Wednesday, Feb. 22

French Toast Stick, Cereal Variety, Yogurt, high protein, Mandarin Oranges, Orange Juice

Thursday, Feb. 23

Egg McMuffin, Cereal Variety, Peaches, Apple Wedges

Friday, Feb. 24 NO SCHOOL

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Lunch

Monday, Feb. 20 NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, Feb. 21

CrispTaco shell 1 shell, Taco Meat, Cheddar Cheese 1 oz, Wheat Roll, Tater Tots, Glazed Carrots, peach cup, Apple Juice, Rice Crispie Treats

Wednesday, Feb. 22

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

Thursday, Feb. 23

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

Friday, Feb. 24 NO SCHOOL

Morgan & Mtn. Green Middle Lunch

Monday, Feb. 20 NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Dunker sticks, With Cheese, Italian Dunkers Sauce, Corn Dogs, Chef Salad, Potato Wedges, Broccoli, Baby Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, peach cup, Apples, Oranges, Sugar Cookie

Wednesday, Feb. 22

Pulled Pork, Wheat Bun, Chicken

Nuggets, Wheat Roll, Sweet Pork Salad, Waffle Fries, Corn, Applesauce, Sliced Peaches, Apples; Oranges, Slushie Cup

Thursday, Feb. 23

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

Friday, Feb. 24 NO SCHOOL

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, Feb. 20 NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Dunker sticks, With Cheese, Dunker Sauce, Mini Corn Dogs, Chef Salad, Wheat Roll, Potato Wedges, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges, peach cup, Oranges, Apples, Glazed Carrots, Sugar Cookie

Wednesday, Feb. 22

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

Thursday, Feb. 23

Mini Calzone, Popcorn Chicken, Wheat Bun, Oriental Chicken Salad, Cucumber Slices, Grape Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberry Cup, Apples, Oranges, Brownies, Marinara sauce

Friday, Feb. 24 NO SCHOOL

Nicolaides met her husband, Aaron, while attending WSU. They have been married for 28 years. He is a mental health therapist and owns Therapeuo Health. Together they have four kids. Jordan is a medical assistant at the Morgan Health Center. Lexi and her husband Phil live in Southern California where she is an accountant and he recently finished his contract in the Marine Corps and is working as a dog trainer. Alli is a certified Foot Zone Practitioner and is also going to WSU. Josh is a senior at Morgan High School

who loves running with the Cross Country and Track teams.

After living away from Morgan for 20 years in places like Evanston, Wyoming; Manti, Utah; and Henderson, Nevada; Nicolaides moved back to Morgan in 2020. “It is so nice to be close to family again,” she said. “I also love being back near the mountains.

Morgan is such a beautiful place and I try to recognize and enjoy the beauty every day.”

In her spare time, Nicolaides loves to be outside walking, hiking or on a paddle board at the many beautiful lakes around our area. “I love spending time with my family, especially in the mountains or on the beach.” l

MGMS STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Mountain Green Middle School

meeting was to consider the budget for the coming year, in connection with the revenue from the county expected. It was decided to make no increases in teachers salaries for the next school year.

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MORGAN BOARD OF EDUCATION CONSIDERS NEW BUDGET

The Morgan Board of Education met Saturday, March 14, in regular session. One of the main purposes for the

FFA Area 2 Contests

By Ethan Hoffmann

On Jan. 25, the Future Farmers of America branch of Morgan High School had the opportunity to attend Area 2 Contests at the Davis School District Offices. In context, area contests are events in which FFA members compete in their specific events against other schools in their designated state or area.

The advisors of FFA are Hannah Giles and Shyanne Rees, the agricultural education teachers at MHS. However, Ray Little, the mayor of Morgan County, helps coach the parliamentary procedure team. “The FFA Organization really is an amazing place to help students gain confidence and skills to assist them throughout their entire lives,” said Giles. “I absolutely love being able to help these dedicated kids become amazing adults. They put in a lot of time and effort to compete and do well in their events. I’m very proud of them for what they have accomplished.”

While there isn’t a defective milk sampling contest like the one featured in the comedy “Napoleon Dynamite,” there are plenty of other interesting FFA events to be discovered at Area 2 Contests, and each has a completely different description. The events and their descriptions are found below.

In Parliamentary Procedure, students work as a team of six to complete a demo of debate that is 11 minutes long. During the debate, the contestants need to use parliamentary law, both effectively and correctly, to accomplish the event. Following, they are asked questions about the demo and how parliamentary law was used.

Creed Speaking, while one of the

simpler events, is no less challenging. In this test, 9th and 10th grade members must memorize and recite the FFA Creed that E.M. Tiffany wrote. They are judged based on the overall presentation of the Creed and how accurate they are in reciting it word for word. Following, they are asked questions related back to the Creed.

Prepared Public Speaking is fairly straightforward. Students in this event write and memorize a six to eight minute speech. They are judged based on how well they can stick to the script they have written and how the information is presented. They then are asked questions based on what they have written and said during the event.

Extemporaneous Public Speaking is a step above the previous challenge. Students that compete in this event draw three topics randomly that have some relation to agriculture. Then they select one of the topics they drew and are given 30 minutes to prepare a four to six minute speech about the topic. After they present, they are asked questions based on their speech.

For Farm Bureau Discussion

Meet, FFA members have a discussion with other members from other chapters in the area. These discussions can be about a variety of different subjects but are mainly about problems facing the agriculture industry and ways to potentially solve them with the help of the Farm Bureau Organization. They are judged based on how well they can discuss with other members and the ideas they bring forward.

Last but not least, Proficiency Awards are given to students that excel in certain areas of agriculture. These awards are based on projects they raise, grow or even jobs they

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work in the agriculture industry.

“Kids that compete in these contests practice their public speaking abilities greatly and learn how to think on their feet when asked questions,” said Giles. “They gain leadership skills that can help them throughout the rest of their lives. These skills range from being able to communicate their thoughts clearly, to developing their ability to work with others. The two local girls that won awards in our area have amazing projects in swine and sheep production.”

Awards and qualifiers: Sylvie Peterson, Brynn Peterson, Lilly Tatton, Briley Mikesell, Melanie

Wilde and Vivian Widmier for Parliamentary Procedure Team 1st Place (State Qualifier); Chloee Clark for Prepared Public Speaking 1st Place (State Qualifier); 1st Place, Gavin Turner and 2nd Place, Timber Peterson for Farm Bureau Discussion Meet (Both State Qualifiers); Payton Orn (State Qualifier) and 3rd Place, Henry Rose for Creed Speaking; 3rd Place, Melanie Bybee for Extemporaneous Public Speaking; Timber Peterson (State Qualifier) for Proficiency Award Sheep Production; Maggie Shupe (State Qualifier) for Proficiency Award Swine Production. l

THE GROUP OF FFA MEMBERS that competed at the Area Contests. (L to R) Melanie Wilde, Vivian Widmier, Briley Mikesell, Brynn Peterson, Sylvie Peterson, Lilly Tatton, Timber Peterson, Gavin Turner, Payton Orn, Henry Rose, Melanie Bybee. Courtesy photo

CAPITAL CORNER

Bill to increase teaching salaries passes in the Senate

The Senate unanimously passed SB183 on Tuesday that will increase teacher salaries. Educator Salary Amendments, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Sen. Evan Vickers and several co-sponsors, appropriates funding and ties teacher salary supplement and educator salary adjustments raises to increase yearly with the WPU Value instead of remaining stagnant.

SB183 is a companion bill to HB215 that was passed by the legislature earlier in the session. It directly increased teacher compensation by about $6,000 but the pay raises currently do not adjust for inflation or when the WPU Value increases.

“SB183 will have a positive, long-lasting impact on teachers by enabling the pay raises in HB215 to increase automatically,” Vickers said. “In the legislature, education is our priority. Teachers across our great state do

PUBLIC NOTICES

a fantastic job educating children and I want them to feel our deep appreciation for their dedicated work.”

SB183 will also change how a negative teacher evaluation affects their eligibility for the program. Teachers will all be eligible unless they have received three unsatisfactory ratings. Currently, only one unsatisfactory rating is required for ineligibility.

“Teachers are the backbone of education,” said co-sponsor Sen. Kathleen Riebe. “I am excited about this piece of legislation and the support it shows to the education community. With increased pay, we will be able to retain and encourage more teachers in years to come.”

SB183 will now move to the

Pursuant to Utah Code 52-4-102 the Board hereby gives notice of an open meeting to be convened as outlined below. The Board may move into a closed meeting for discussion of specifics as outlined in Utah Code 52-4-205. A video/audio recording of the meeting will be available at www.morgansd.org the following day.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during the meeting should notify the Superintendent at least two working days prior to the meeting.

House for consideration. If it passes the legislature it will take effect on July 1, 2023.

Formal recourse for email fraud

A bill that would prevent email fraud is making its way through the Senate. SB 225, Commercial Email Act, sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Sen. Kirk Cullimore, “prohibits an advertiser or a person initiating an email from sending unauthorized or misleading commercial emails from this state or to an email address within this state; creates a cause of action for the Office of the Attorney General,

Gaylene C. Adams, Board President

the electronic mail service provider, the recipient of the unsolicited commercial email, and any person whose brand, trademark, email address, or domain name is used without permission to recover damages related to unauthorized or misleading commercial emails.”

“I’ve been working on this for three years,” said Cullimore. “I’m trying to prevent more spam and fraud. I know of a woman in the PTA whose email was hacked and they impersonated her and solicited donations through a Venmo account. It looked like her and the scammer absconded with all the money.”

There are scam companies out there who prey on people, especially older adults, he said. “This bill will give them a private right to action to file a complaint. In the case of the woman in the PTA the scammer had intimate knowledge about her. There is a formal recourse for that.” l

A LOOK BACK

February 19, 1931

MORGAN-SALT LAKE ROAD IS ASSURED

The passing of the road bill and the increased gas tax bill by the State Legislature last week assured the road from Salt Lake City to Morgan through Hard Scrabble canyon. This road is now designated as a primary or state road.

*Individuals wishing to address the Board during the Public Comment portion of the meeting should contact the Superintendent at 801-829-3411 by 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to be recognized on the agenda. Those speaking must provide name, city of residence, and topic. Three-minute time limit. Patrons may also share comments with board members via email at www.morgansd.org.

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Sealed Bids for the construction of the Young Street Improvements - East Phase 2 will be received by Morgan City, at the City Offices, 90 West Young Street, Morgan, UT, until 2:00 PM local time on March 3, 2023, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of constructing 1500 feet of new roadway including curb, gutter, sidewalk, and an asphalt trail. The project has an Engineer’s Estimate of $985,000.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis, as indicated in the Bid Form. All documents listed in paragraph 7.01 of the Bid Form must be submitted. No pre-bid conference will be held.

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Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality in a Bid, and to make awards in the best interests of the Owner.

Owner: Morgan City

By: Denise Woods

Title: City Recorder

Date: February 7, 2023

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SENATE MAJORITY WHIP SEN. KIRK CULLIMORE (left) and Senate Majority Leader Sen. Evan Vickers (second from right) sit with Senate leadership at media availability at the Capitol on Tuesday. Vickers is working on legislation that would increase teacher salaries and Cullimore is sponsoring a bill that would prevent email fraud.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

OBITUARIES Jerry Stevens

Jerry D. Stevens Jr, age 69, passed away the morning of Feb. 6, 2023, surrounded by family after a hard battle with cancer.

Jerry was born July 24, 1954, in Ogden, Utah, to Jerry D. Stevens and Elaine Stevenson Stevens. He grew up in Morgan, Utah, where he learned to turn wrenches and enjoyed summers at Como Springs. Jerry had a huge heart disguised by a rough voice and appearance.

Living life on the edge was an understatement when it came to Jerry. He was a true Wayfarer with many adventures in his life. He traveled all over the U.S. for assorted reasons and various jobs. Including his rodeo clown days where he was known as “Backhoe.” He also worked in the coal and soda ash mines along with other jobs. He made many friends along the way, but never as special as his dear friend “Granny” whom he talked about often and loved very much.

The last few years of Jerry’s life were his true purpose though. Jerry finally came home to the farm in Mt. Home, Utah, where he spent those years caring for his parents. He gave time, effort and so much love to his mom and dad in their remaining years. Jerry was a true blessing to them. This is where he also reconnected with the love of his life Anita Carter, whom he provided much love and care for as well.

Jerry is survived by his siblings: Susan (Rex) Wingle, Dennis (Anne) Stevens, Tom (Terrie) Stevens, Tim Stevens, his love, Anita Carter and stepson, Brian Williams and

Monday

Alert: Missing Persons Unit

(13) KSTU 8 p.m.

Nikki Batista (Dania Ramirez) continues to search for answers about her son. As part of the MPU (Missing Persons Unit), Nikki helps other people find their loved ones, even as she searches for her own.

Quantum Leap

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

After his latest leap, Ben (Raymond Lee) tries to prevent a family restaurant from burning down and forms an emotional bond with the matriarch. Meanwhile, Magic (Ernie Hudson) and Jenn (Nanrisa Lee) share a revelation with Ian (Mason Alexander Park).

Tuesday 9-1-1: Lone Star (13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Season 4 continues tonight. Rob Lowe stars as Capt. Owen Strand of company 126, a group of first responders who regularly brave danger while juggling their personal and professional lives. The series also stars Gina Torres and Ronen Rubinstein.

The Rookie: Feds

(4) KTVX 8 p.m.

Niecy Nash-Betts stars as Special Agent Simone Clark in this spinoff. Fresh out of the FBI Academy, Agent Clark, the Los Angeles branch of the FBI’s oldestever rookie, kicks off her career with a bang as a member of a special investigative unit.

Wednesday

The Masked Singer

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Who will be unmasked? Join Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Robin Thicke and Nicole Scherzinger for another round of guessing the costumed celebrities’ identities based on clues provided. Nick Cannon hosts this popular reality competition.

A Million Little Things

(4) KTVX 9 p.m.

Maggie (Allison Miller) is treated to one last hurrah before the baby’s arrival in this new episode. Elsewhere, the guys attend a Bruins game, Eddie (David Giuntoli) considers going back to college and Rome (Romany Malco) anxiously awaits news.

Thursday

Station 19

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Season 6 of this drama series resumes after its extended break. In this winter premiere, the Station 19 firefighting crew must deal with one situation after another,

many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jerry D. Stevens and Elaine Stevens (Stevenson).

The family would like to extend a huge thank you to Canyon Home Health and Hospice for their kindness and help in his last days. CNA, Chris, who made him light up and smile when she walked in. To all or his loving siblings and niece, Kayla, who tirelessly cared for him and saw him through to his next journey.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 at 12 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary at 457 E. 300 North, Roosevelt, Utah. A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Burial in the Mountain Home-Boneta Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.hullingermortuary.com.

Marcile was born on Oct. 28, 1946, to Ivy and Lois Furness. Marcile grew up in Teton, Idaho, and graduated from St. Anthony High School. After graduating, she moved to Utah to do several odd and end jobs and help her oldest sister. This is how she met and fell in love with her best friend. She married her lifelong love, Gail Gorder, on Jan. 24, 1976. They enjoyed a lifetime of love and laughter and made many great memories together. Her biggest accomplishment was being the best stay at home mom and raising her two daughters, Kelly and Janet.

Mom had many hats, from primary teacher to mink farm worker. After raising her girls, she devoted her time to selling Avon and being the Meals on Wheels driver for Morgan County. Some of mom’s favorite things included horseback riding until she physically couldn’t anymore and going camping at Lazy S, where she always seemed to be in her element like she was born a century too late.

Mom passed peacefully on Feb. 15, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Gail, of 46 years; daughters Kelly (Brian) Jamieson; Janet (Austin) LaRue; stepchildren Mike (Tracy) Gorder, Wendy Guilt and Suzanne

TELEVISION GUIDE

including an injured colleague and a fire at Dr. Meredith Grey’s (Ellen Pompeo) house.

Law & Order

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

In another case ripped from the headlines, detectives and prosecutors in New York City pursue justice — on the streets and in courtrooms. The cast includes Jeffrey Donovan, Camryn Manheim, Hugh Dancy and Sam Waterston.

Animal Control

(13) KSTU 8 p.m.

Joel McHale leads the cast of this new sitcom that debuted just last week. Fox’s first wholly owned live-action comedy, the series follows a zany group of animal control workers who find it easier to understand animals than humans.

Friday S.W.A.T.

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Shemar Moore) leads his team through another crisis in this episode. Torn between his loyalty to his unit and to the community he grew up in, Hondo favors the use of communication tactics and respect over force and aggression.

Lopez vs Lopez

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

George Lopez and real-life daughter Mayan star as a once-estranged fatherdaughter duo in this family comedy, which airs a new episode tonight. The sitcom follows the pair and their offbeat TV family, as they navigate dysfunction and reconnection.

Party Down STARZ 10 p.m.

After a nearly 13-year absence, the cult-classic come dy returns. Catch up with the Party Down catering team, which had (mostly) moved on before a surprise reunion lures them back to the party circuit.

Most of the original cast are back for Season 3.

Saturday

Premier League Soccer USA 8 a.m.

Southampton faces

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

Tough as Nails

off against Leeds United at home when this first of two English Premier League soccer matches airs lives from Elland Road Stadium in Leeds, U.K. Later, AFC Bournemouth plays Manchester City at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, U.K.

NBA Basketball

(4) KTVX 6:30 p.m.

The Boston Celtics make their way to the Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Their last matchup took place prior to All-Star Weekend, on Feb. 8, when the league-best Celtics played host to their Eastern Conference rivals.

Saturday Night Live

(5) KSL 8 p.m.

Live from New York, it’s Saturday night! Season 48 of this long-running, late night comedy staple continues with a flashback feature from 2015. Actress Dakota Johnson hosts and performs in hilarious sketches. Musical guest Alabama Shakes performs.

Sunday American Idol

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

The audition round continues, as hopefuls in New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville sing for judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. Now in its 21st season, the reality show hosted by Ryan Seacrest aims to find the next big singing sensation.

Magnum P.I.

(5) KSL 8 p.m.

Katsumoto (Tim Kang) takes a job providing security for a chart-topping K-Pop star. Meanwhile, Higgins (Perdita Weeks) and Rick (Zachary Knighton) try to help Rick’s friend, and Magnum (Jay Hernandez) looks into Capt. Greene’s (James Remar) death.

Marilu Henner guest stars as Kilbride’s (Gerald McRaney) visiting ex-wife, who asks him to reconnect with their son, in this new episode. Meanwhile, the NCIS team races to identify the mystery woman who attacked the founder of an

Who will win Season 4 of “Tough as Nails?” Find out in the two-hour finale airing Wednesday, Feb. 22, on CBS. Hosted by Phil Keoghan, the competition rewards the everyday people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty and put their endurance to the test, as they rise to meet each challenge.

Wiese; along with 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and one on the way; along with her sister Barbara Jenkins, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her two grandsons, Kevin Gorder and Eddie LaRue, three sisters, one brother and her parents. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Milton Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Milton Church at 1255 N. Morgan Valley Drive.

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

In the streaming age, some actors have found greater success in the international film and TV market than others. Pedro Pascal is one such star, relatively recently having become the go-to guy for a sympathetic yet action-oriented character on the small screen.

Hot on the scene in his role as Oberyn Martell in “Game of Thrones,” Pascal has since starred as real-life DEA Agent Javier Peña in Netflix’s “Narcos,” Joel Miller in the new HBO Max hit “The Last of Us” and, of course, as the titular bounty hunter in the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian,” returning Wednesday, March 1, for its third season.

Born April 2, 1975, in the Chilean capital of Santiago, José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal is the second of four children born to child psychologist Verónica Pascal Ureta and fertility doctor José Balmaceda Riera. Highly active members of Augusto Pinochet’s opposition during the ‘70s (Pinochet was the controversial, dictatorial president of Chile at the time of Pascal’s birth), Pascal’s parents packed up the family and sought refuge in Denmark. A few years later, they settled in the United States — first in San Antonio, Texas, and later in Orange County, California.

It was while attending school in Orange County that Pascal fell in love with acting. Long since involved in competitive swimming, Pascal abandoned the sport for the stage, ultimately graduating from New York City’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1997.

Pascal can now be seen in Season 3 of “The Mandalorian,” which premieres on Disney+ Wednesday, March 1. His character, a driven space cowboy/bounty hunter known only by his affiliation with his home planet of Mandalore, can also be seen in three episodes of Disney+’s other Star Wars series, “The Book of Boba Fett.”

FACTS:

- His sister, Lux Pascal (“Juana Brava”), is an actress and transgender activist

- He starred in an unaired Wonder Woman TV show pilot for NBC in 2011

Amanda was encouraged to read her poems out loud. This was a challenge for Amanda. She had a speech impediment, which means she had trouble saying certain letters, especially the letter r. For Amanda, poetry was a way to express her feelings and practice pronouncing words that were difficult for her.

And so we lift our gazes, not to what stands between us, but what stands before us.

We close the divide because we know to put our future rst, we must rst put our di erences aside.

We lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms to one another.

We seek harm to none and harmony for all. – From

How old was Amanda Gorman in each of these years? Write the answer on each line.

What is a Poet Laureate?

In Ancient Greece, athletes and people who were the best in their elds were given a crown made of laurel leaves. Today, we use the word laureate which comes from the word laurel to recognize people of achievement in many elds. They don’t wear crowns of laurel leaves, but they do get the special title.

Conquering Fears

Poetry at the Super Bowl?

Normally, just pop stars perform at the Super Bowl. But Gorman wrote and read aloud a poem at Super Bowl LV. Use the code to nd out which year this happened.

Many people are afraid of entering competitions and performing in front of people even Amanda Gorman. She advises people to just go for it and don’t hold yourself back, even if you are nervous or afraid.

How many di erences can you nd between these two pictures?

Amanda for President?

Amanda has said she wants to be President of the United States as soon as she is old enough. She has to be 35 to run for president.

In what year will she be 35?

Add this to the timeline.

Elections for President are held every four years. Will there be a Presidential election the year she turns 35? If not, what year can she run for President?

Somehow we’ve weathered and witnessed a nation that isn’t broken, but simply un nished. We, the successors of a country and a time where a skinny Black girl descended from slaves and raised by a single mother can dream of becoming president, only to nd herself reciting for one.

Local Laureates

Look through the newspaper and find five people you think should be called laureates. Write down each name. After the name, write what you think they should be called.

Examples: a mayor laureate a teacher laureate a construction laureate a parent laureate

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