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Morgan claims 2nd place at State Wrestling Championships

By Liisa London Mecham

F or the third year in a row, the Morgan High wrestling team claimed second place at the 3A Wrestling Championships. Senior Cole Keele won an individual state title at 285 pounds, while sophomore Drew Korth (126), junior Zak Sargent (157) and senior Aydon Thomson (215) advanced to the championship bouts and finished second. Overall, nine Trojans earned spots on the podium while six others fought to the blood round only to lose one match short of placing but still adding points to the team total.

“It was truly a team effort to place second. With only one champion, each team member was needed to contribute to our point total to help us earn second. Everyone pitched in, and every wrestler who advanced to state (25 total) won at least one match this year,” Coach Dustin Rock said.

MSD celebrates Hope Week in three schools

By Verlene Johnson

Hope Week is sponsored by the HOPE Squads from Morgan High School, Morgan Middle School and Mountain Green Middle School. During HOPE Week, the squad members focus on building resiliency and spreading awareness of mental health issues while providing fun dress-up days and activities during lunch the week of Feb. 6-10.

MHS kicked off hope at their school Monday with a “Where’s Waldo” style game, where they searched for HOPE Squad members wearing special pins. Tuesday was the ever popular “Anything but a Back Pack Day,” where students could carry their books in any sort of a container other than a backpack, such as a rolling suitcase or a tote. Wednesday, students dressed up like someone who inspired them. Students showed thanks on Thankful Thursday and faced their fears with an assembly. The guest speaker at the assembly was Jeff Gregson, a mental health counselor who taught students how to face fear and anxiety. He brought with him a special guest, Big Mama, a giant python from Scales and Tales, to help demonstrate the idea of facing fears. The week columnated on Friday with all students, faculty and staff being asked

Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine

President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, stating that “one year later, Kyiv stands.” The trip, which took place under intense secrecy, was designed to show the U.S. government’s support for the country of Ukraine, as it enters its second year in conflict with Russia, following the invasion of 2022. The war, which Russian President Vladimir Putin expected to be wrapped up quickly, has demonstrated the resiliency of the Ukranian people and military. The U.S., along with Germany, has been a major funder of the Ukranian defense forces.

Former President Carter enters hospice care

Former President Jimmy Carter (1976-1980), America’s oldest living ex-president, has decided to spend the remainder of his time in hospice care, rather than a medical facility. The 98 year old has been treated in the past for metastatic brain cancer, as well as a number of other ailments. Carter, who has mostly been associated with humanitarian causes such as Habitat for Humanity since his time as president, determined that he would rather spend his remaining time with friends and family than under constant medical care.

Changes to Dahl books cause controversy

Current publishers of famed children’s author Roald Dahl have made a number of language changes to some of his books, which is causing consternation among a number of people, including authors, free speech advocates, and social commentators. None of the previous versions of the books have been withdrawn from shelves or restricted from print, but the current press run will eliminate some language deemed as “insensitive” in terms of body image and race. This kind of editorial change has been a part of the publishing landscape since Shakespeare (where the term “bowdlerize” originated), and has affected series such as the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. The massive popularity of books such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” however, has created a much larger reaction.

CORRECTION

In the Feb. 17, 2023, Vol. 2, Iss. 07 it was incorrectly stated in the article titled, “Family places easement on the largest conservation land area in the state,” that the Schlichte family received compensation for this land parcel. However, the land was entirely donated to conservation efforts. The Schlichtes did not seek any financial reimbursement as part of their conservation arrangement.

THE MORGAN HIGH WRESTLING TEAM placed 2nd at the 3A State Tournament.

Photos by Trudy Toone

SENIOR COLE KEELE STANDS atop the podium after winning the heavyweight title at the 3A State Wrestling Championships. CHAMPS

AT THE HOPE WEEK assembly, Scales and Tales let Shannon Kobe hold Big Mama, a giant python, while talking about fear and anxiety. Courtesy photo

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Juab won their seventh consecutive state title with 291.5 points while Morgan scored 198, followed by third place South Summit with 181.5.

“It’s good to be competing and bringing home trophies,” Rock said. “We are doing everything we can to try to catch Juab.”

In his championship match, Keele faced off against South Summit freshman Trayun Boger. It was the third meeting for the pair this year. Boger took the first match during Morgan’s Senior Night, and Keele prevailed two weeks ago at the Divisional Championship. With the record at 1-1 and the heavyweight championship in the balance, the two wrestled to a 0-0 tie at the end of the first period. In the second period, Keele started on the bottom and earned the escape 45 seconds into the period. Up 1-0 going into the final period, Keele worked to keep Boger down, but Boger escaped 34 seconds into the period to tie the score at 1-1. Keele remained patient and got a takedown with 36 seconds remaining in the period to go up 3-1 before pinning Boger at 5:29 to win his first state title after placing third the past two years.

“I couldn’t be happier for Cole,” Rock said, “‘He did exactly what we told him to do, to remain patient and to wait for his chance. He did it and won a state title.” Keele plans to play football for the University of Utah after graduation.

Sophomore Drew Korth advanced to the finals on a pin and two major decisions. Facing off against threetime state champion Dayson Torgerson of Richfield, to whom he had already lost this season, Korth, the defending 113-pound state champion, knew Torgerson would “be a big challenge, and he wanted it.” Torgerson took control of the match to go up 4-1 at the end of the first period and extended his lead to 8-2 after two. A takedown early in the third brought Torgeson to 10-2 before Korth made one last escape to bring the final score to 10-3.

“Drew is a threat as a wrestler any time he can get a hold of you,” Rock said. “He fought a good battle against a four-time state champion until the very end of the match.”

In his finals match, junior Zak Sargent faced a familiar foe in South Summit sophomore Benjamin Smith. Sargent had only prevailed over Smith once at Senior Night in Morgan and had fallen to him twice previously. In the title match, Smith opened with a takedown before Sargent answered with an escape and a takedown to go up 3-2. Then Smith scored on a reversal, and Sargent escaped again in the final seconds of the period to tie up the match 4-4. After a scoreless second period where Sargent failed to get off the bottom, the third period began with Smith on

the bottom. Smith scored a reversal late in the period to go up 6-4 and win the 157 pound title.

“Zak had a great tournament,” Rock said. “He is looking great. He’s worked hard and has come a long way this year.”

Senior Aydon Thomson made the most of his 2023 state tournament after not placing in 2022. “To go from not placing to the championship match is quite impressive,” Coach Rock said. “Aydon wrestled tough, and we’re very happy for him.”

In his championship final, Thomson fell behind in the second period and was unable to score before he was pinned in the third period (5:31). Thomson advanced through his early rounds, winning by fall, a 5-2 decision, and a close 2-1 victory in the semifinals.

Freshman Luke Woolsey, wrestling at 113 pounds, took fourth place, and sophomore Ryler Jorgensen (120) earned fifth place. Lance Toone (175) lost in the opening round and had to wrestle back through every consolation round to garner sixth place.

Senior Rylee Creasey, who won a state title at 215 pounds in 2022, dropped to a lower weight this year because the team needed a 190-pounder. Creasey opened the tournament with two pins, but he lost a tough sudden victory overtime match 4-2 in the semifinals to end his quest to earn a second title. “I’m heartbroken for Rylee,” Coach Rock said. “He has practiced and worked all season for the team, and it didn’t go his way at the tournament.”

Creasey came back in the consolation bracket to win his next two and take third.

Junior Treyson Rich (215) also wrestled an excellent tournament, according to Rock. Rich lost an 8-6 sudden victory overtime match in the quarterfinals to Juab’s Aiden Seely, but he won his next two matches to advance to the consolation semifinals. After a loss there, he faced Seely again for the 5th Place Match and won it by fall to earn fifth.

Advancing to the blood round for the Trojans were Max Holtry (106), Maverick Guymon (132), Taite Toone (138), Donavin Gibson (144), Rylan Crowther (150) and Gabe Toone (165).

Rock and his coaching staff (Zeth Porter, Jeff Holtry, John Rock, Ed Kinsey, Chris Payne and Jarett Jorgensen) are looking forward to next year when they return 17 of the 25 state qualifiers, including eight freshmen. As the eight seniors–Keele, Creasey, Thomson, Taite Toone, Gibson, Rylan Crowther, Brayden Porter and Reese Carter–graduate, the coaches would like to thank them for four great years of wrestling and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors. The coaches would also like to express their appreciation for the support they have received from the parents, fans and community

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members throughout the season.

“We had a great year with a young team. I’m proud of how everyone stepped up and did his part.

We’re excited for the future of Morgan Wrestling and hope to continue building on our success,” Rock said. l

Boys Basketball advance to quarterfinals

By Cait Streadbeck

Morgan faced off against the Carbon Dinos this past Friday, Feb. 17, and came out victorious.

The first half was a real nail biter. First quarter ended with a score of 17-18, Morgan. Second quarter ended 34-33, Carbon. It was anyone’s game going into halftime, but Morgan knew it had to be theirs in the end. Morgan put a stop to Carbon’s scoring fast at the

beginning of the third quarter, letting Carbon score only nine points to their 16. Fourth quarter was the same, with 11 more points Carbon and 21 more points Morgan. The final score was 7054, Morgan.

Aiden Harris played one of his best games yet as the high scorer for Morgan at 24 points and four 3-pointers. Eli Bailey wasn’t far behind at 12 points on the board and one 3-pointer.

Morgan now advances to the quarterfinals held this Friday, Feb. 24. l

SPORTS PREDICTIONS

I think Morgan will beat the Richfield Wildcats in the semifinal at 5:50 p.m. I think the score will be Morgan 52, Richfield 50.

I think Morgan will beat Manti on

By Daniel Mudrow

Feb. 24, and I think the score will be Morgan 63, Manti 61. Feb. 23-25 are the 3A quarterfinals, semifinals and finals at Southern Utah University.

SENIOR AYDON THOMSON placed second at the state tournament in the 215 pound weight class, and junior Treyson Rich placed fifth.

Photos by Trudy Toone

JUNIOR ZAK SARGENT lost a close match in the championship bout to place second in the 157 pound weight class.

THE MORGAN HIGH WRESTLING COACHES pose with the second place trophy.

(Left to Right) Chris Payne, Ed Kinsey, Jarett Jorgensen, Dustin Rock, Jeff Holtry, Zeth Porter, John Rock.

HOPE WEEK

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to wear yellow, as yellow is the color for HOPE. Wearing yellow represents that they are all in this together, and together they can bring hope to everyone.

“I loved our Hope Week,” said MHS Counselor and HOPE Squad Advisor KyLee Rock. “I think it went great. Our speaker focused on facing your fears and how to face anxiety, which is something all of our students benefited from.”

MMS also kicked off Hope Week on Monday with the HOPE Squad greeting students with an “Aloha!” and students dressed in Hawaiian attire. At lunch, they were able to capture their memories in a photo booth. Tuesday, students wore “Hats for Hope.” Wednesday, they “Let Hope Shine” by wearing yellow and having lunchtime activities. Thursday was “Hope Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes,” with students dressing like teachers and teachers dressing like students. MMS also participated in the assembly to help overcome fear and anxiety. Friday was “Dress up for HOPE,” with students wearing their best dress and participating in the Valentine’s dance. Throughout the week, students could find life preservers with messages of hope throughout the school and take them to the office for a treat.

Kandi Christiansen, MMS counselor and HOPE Squad advisor said MMS Hope week was a chance to focus on how we can bring hope to others in our school by providing fun activities and an assembly that talks about facing our fears and doing hard things and knowing all the support around them to help them through the hard times.

“I feel our Hope Week was a success. We had a lot of participation from the faculty and students. I think the staff may have had the most fun dressing like a student. The assembly was amazing and really talked about what we needed at this time,” said Christiansen.

MGMS began their hope week with the HOPE Squad greeting students as they walked in, giving them a treat. “Wearing

COMMUNITY ART EVENTS

hats,” students were able to guess how many candies were in a jar at lunch. Tuesday was “wear a team jersey or shirt” to show they are a team player. The toilet paper wrapping game, which is one of the student’s favorite lunchtime activities, was played at lunch. Wednesday, students dressed like Adam Sandler, and at lunch, they had a “Hole in One” contest. Thursday, they blacked out social media by wearing all black and also participating in an assembly. MGMS concluded their Hope week with a dance on Tuesday, Feb. 14, for the seventh and eighth graders, while the fifth and sixth graders held Valentine’s activities.

Former MHS counselor and HOPE Squad advisor Destiny Field often spoke of the important role the HOPE Squad plays in each of the schools. “HOPE Squad is an organization that trains students to recognize the signs of suicidal thoughts and then help that person get to a trusted adult who can provide further resources for the struggling student, their family and friends. HOPE Squad provides a strengthened safety net for individuals, groups, schools, families and communities.

“This year, we focused on all the things we could do to bring hope into our lives by focusing on taking control and coming together,” said Rock. “Our daily events were focused on bringing awareness to mental health and the struggles that we can face, but also on how we can look for those things that give us hope.”

Morgan High School started its first HOPE Squad seven years ago, with Morgan Middle and Mountain Green Middle Schools following suit five years ago. “Since then, the number of known suicide attempts at the high school has dropped significantly, and the number of referrals for students to get help has risen significantly,” said Field.

All school counselors in MSD encourage parents and students to download the SafeUT app on their phones. More information about the purpose of this app can be found at safeut.org. l

MEET THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

DETECTIVE JEREMY ROCK

Jeremy started his career at the Weber County Sheriff’s Office, where he retired in 2021 after 20 years of service. He thought he was done with law enforcement but quickly realized he still wanted more and joined the team at Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and has been here since June 2022.

He grew up in South Ogden and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1994. He currently lives in West Point with his wife and 14-year-old daughter. He enjoys fast cars and hitting as many car shows as he can in the summer. His real love is his family and vacationing with them as much as possible. He has made numerous lifelong friends during his time as a deputy and continues to build relationships as he moves forward. He has really learned to admire the citizens of Morgan County and understands why people spend their entire life here. l

BSA Food Drive in Morgan County

It's time for the "Scouting for Food" Drive with the Boy Scouts of America. Anyone can drop off items at the Morgan Dodge Dealership by March 3. Donations can be any commercially packaged or non-perishable foods such as canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats, peanut butter, canned soup, paper products and

toiletries.

The dealership has an old yellow Dodge on the showroom floor with plastic bags ready to be filled for this amazing event. If there are any questions, please feel free to reach out to Kemmer Bishop or give the dealership a call at 801-829-3245. l

April 9, 1931

RYKER FIELD, learning how to face fear and anxiety at the assembly by holding Big Mama, a giant python from Scales and Tales.

The grade schools of Morgan County will hold their annual Marble Tournament Friday, April 10 at the Morgan High School. Students from the fourth

to the eighth grade will participate. All grade schools in the county will be represented.

MORGAN MARBLE TOURNAMENT

A LOOK BACK

MOUNTAIN GREEN FIRE PROTECTION

FEB. 19

Your volunteer firefighters were awakened at 2 a.m. this morning for this rolled semi near Peterson. Fortunately, it was carrying tires and postcards, not hazardous materials, but firefighters still had to control leaking oil from the tractor. The driver had self-extricated and was waiting in a UHP cruiser upon our arrival. He sustained minor injuries and was transported by Ambulance 121, but per UHP, was being booked on suspicion of DUI.

FEB. 17

Mountain Green Fire was called to assist Morgan Fire&EMS on a structure fire in a hundred-year-old abandoned farmhouse on Highway 66 in Porterville this morning. The home had not been occupied for years, had been renovated many times with a house being built over the original house, and trees and brush had overgrown around the structure, such that it was unsafe for

MORGAN FF LANIER wets down the debris. No injuries were reported despite the water freezing almost immediately upon hitting the ground.

firefighters to enter to try to find the fire. An exterior operation was commenced, and firefighters flowed water as best they could until a track hoe arrived to demolish the burning structure. Mountain Green Engine 131 provided water to Morgan Engine 121 and Ladder 131 also responded. No injuries.

MORGAN COUNTY FIRE & EMS

FEB. 17

Morgan Fire and Mountain Green Fire Protection District were dispatched to a structure fire in a vacant home on HWY 66. Units spent approximately seven hours on scene. Thankfully, there were some sweet farm dogs on scene to keep the firefighters company.

BRAIN TEASERS

February SUP Luncheon

The Morgan Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers gathered for their February luncheon this last Monday. Food was again provided by Larry’s Spring Chicken Inn.

After lunch, local entrepreneur and President of TIPS, Kim Blackburn, addressed the members. TIPS, or “Totally Integrated Panel Systems,” is located here in Morgan. Prefabricated panel wall systems were developed in the 1960s in Austria, and a fabrication plant was eventually established in South Carolina. Blackburn, a builder by trade, was so impressed with the product that he went to work for them for nine years, eventually buying the company. With his pioneer roots in central Utah, in 2016, he moved the fabrication plant

to Morgan. TIPS currently ships wall panel systems all around the globe. Although they specialize in commercial buildings of almost any size, TIPS also is involved in residential structures. TIPS panels are lightweight, quicker to put up than conventional structures and are highly insulating. Because of their cement and foam construction, they are also water, wind and earthquake resistant. TIPS in Morgan employs 45 fulltime workers and many other part-time workers, including high school students. Blackburn and TIPS are one of SUP’s scholarship donors who help make annual awards to seniors and pioneer essay contestants possible.

Thank you, Mr. Blackburn. DG&AS

KIM BLACKBURN, local entrepreneur and President of TIPS. Courtesy photo

Origin of Presidents’ Day

By Rachel Cordeiro

Monday, Feb. 20, was this year’s observance of Presidents’ Day, a day set aside to honor the history of the American presidency and the men who have served in its office. Originally, Feb. 22, the birthday of President George Washington, was chosen as a special day of remembrance for him. The idea was first proposed by Senator Steven Wallace Dorsey in the late 1870s and was signed into law on Jan. 31, 1879, by President Rutherford B. Hayes. The new federal holiday was unique because it was the first of its kind, a holiday observed specifically on someone’s birth date in honor of them. Initially, this holiday was only intended to be observed by federal district workers but was later extended to all federal offices located across the country.

Shortly thereafter, several states wished to celebrate the birthdays of additional presidents, such as Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson, or even acknowledge and honor the presidential office in general. The number of proposed dates proved challenging, and in 1951, a formal committee was formed to find a solution that might

address the complications of juggling multiple dates that many desired to be observed. They concluded that it would be too burdensome to add another holiday to the federal calendar since both Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays were each already observed in February in addition to Inauguration Day which, at that time, followed closely behind in March. The idea was ultimately dismissed.

Then, in 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill, which caused several holidays to be moved to Mondays for the sake of consistency in the workplace calendar and to provide longer holiday weekends for workers. After the bill was passed, the celebration of Washington’s birthday on Feb. 22 would now be officially observed on the third Monday in February under the new Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1971 (82. Stat. 250).

Over the years, there has been some confusion regarding the holiday’s commemoration. Since the date often falls between the birthdays of Lincoln and Washington, Feb. 12 and Feb. 22, respectively, many assumed it was in remembrance of both presidents. Others unofficially adopted it as a formal day set aside to honor every great man of the presidency or to highlight

presidential achievements in general.

By the mid-1980s, its new title began to emerge, and, ultimately, by the early 2000s, it had completely morphed into what many refer to today as Presidents’ Day. During that time, over half of the 50 states began to mark it on calendars.

According to History.com, “…the federal government has held fast to the original incarnation of the holiday as a celebration of the country’s first pres-

ident. The third Monday in February is still listed on official calendars as Washington’s Birthday.” However, the subtle grammatical shift of the apostrophe found in the holiday’s title, which transitioned from President’s Day to Presidents’ Day, states clearly that the American majority now consider it a day set aside to honor all of our nation’s presidents, past and present.l

MHS SYMPHONIC BAND playing music from “The Legend of Zelda” Skyrim.

MMS ADVANCED BAND playing jazz style “Cool Cats” and “Desert Wind.”

MMS BEGINNING BAND playing “Appalachian Overture” and “The Curse of Tutankhamun.”

MHS PERCUSSION playing “Separate Ways” (Worlds Apart) from “Stranger Things.”

MMS PERCUSSION playing “Mountain Dew,” “Hot Stuff” and “Chuck Norris.”

MHS photo credits Lisa Hone MMS photo credits Averyella Johnson

MHS JAZZ BAND PLAYING “Minor Details,” “I Dreamed a Dream” and “Mambo Hot," at Morgan High School Feb. 16. The band is under the direction of Chad Mclean.

Local Morgan High School sweethearts celebrate 69 years of marriage

By Rachel Cordeiro

In an age where longevity and commitment in a relationship have become a rare find, it's inspiring to read love stories that have lasted for years, spanning over decades. Every love story has certainly experienced both hardship and good times. Still, it is faithfulness in the midst of mundane tasks and ordinary days that allows a marriage to prosper and endure. Scott and Marlene Peterson's marriage is a beautiful illustration of true, abiding love.

Scott was born on June 9, 1935, to Dick and Margaret Peterson in their home in Milton, the second of their five children. Scott grew up on the family farm that his grandfather, Lee Peterson, and his father, Dick, worked on together. Scott attended Morgan County schools for his entire elementary, middle and high school years.

Marlene was born less than a month later, on July 1, 1935, in Morgan, to Lester and Alta Creager, the second of their four children. She was born in the family home located across the railroad tracks on what is now Commercial Street. Marlene's father, Lester Creager, worked for the railroad, so her family relocated to Evanston, Wyoming, when she was still a baby before settling in Echo, where she attended North Summit from first to 10th grade. Years later, Scott and Marlene met during their last few years of school, during which time they had a few shared classes. Marlene said she "decided to date Scott because he was nice." And it wasn't long before the couple fell in love. The new high school sweethearts attended prom together that year and graduated in 1953 from Morgan High School

in a graduating class of 39 boys and 10 girls.

Less than a year after their high school graduation, they decided it was time for another important ceremony in their lives. They chose to get married on March 18, 1954, in the backyard of Marlene's grandparents, Nephi and Sarah Ann Richins, in Echo, Utah. Nephi Richins was ill, but Marlene felt that his attendance on her special day was vital. Since his illness prevented him from traveling for their wedding ceremony, they chose to bring the wedding to him. The circumstances of their wedding location demonstrated the importance of family to Marlene, as well as evidence of the love and admiration she had for her grandfather in choosing to honor him that way. Scott and Marlene had their wedding reception a few days later.

After they were married, Scott wasted no time making sure he could support his wife and family. Initially, he worked for the railroad as a "watchman." He and a few others were hired to walk the railroad tracks near the Devil's Slide at night to look for rocks that may have rolled off the mountain onto the tracks.

Shortly after that, he got a different job with Swift's, where he was a meat packer until purchasing the family farm from his father in 1969. The farm then became his full-time job until selling it to his sons around 2020. Scott was also on the Board of Directors at Weber Basin Water from 1991 to 2014.

FIVE GENERATIONS PICTURE. Everyone named left to right, top to bottom. Scott, Randy Peterson (their son), Brady Peterson (grandson), Aislyn Christiansen (great granddaughter) Marlene and in Marlene’s arms is Emmett Christiansen (their first great-great grandson, Aislyn’s son). Photo taken on Thanksgiving 2019.

My message to my grandparents

By Brady Peterson, oldest grandson

My parents divorced when I was a young kid. Living on the farm with the rest of the family gave me the unique opportunity to spend most of my time at grandma and grandpa’s house. There are many memories from my childhood there in their home. One of my fondest childhood memories would definitely be sleepovers at grandma and grandpa’s house. I always remember grandma’s nighttime ritual of putting curlers in her hair and then watching the TV show “Dallas” before we went to bed. When morning would come, it was always bacon and eggs with homemade bread and fresh milk right from the dairy barn.

I always appreciated that grandma loved being a traditional housewife, and taking care of the cooking, the cleaning and all of the men who were out working on the farm all day. She did all of this while also working a full-time job at the Morgan County Courthouse. There was never a day where there was not a breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared for my grandpa and each of my uncles as they were out working long hours on the farm. Grandma’s house always had plenty of treats to eat and soda pop for drinking. One of my earlier memories was the pop machine that grandma and grandpa kept in their garage that dispensed the old glass bottles. It was always a treat to go grab a quarter and get an ice cold Orange Crush or Squirt. Grandma and grandpa always made sure that the deep freeze was full of yummy ice cream treats. We would enjoy push pops, drumsticks, Dreamsicles and chocolate bars that the Schwann man would deliver each week.

Grandpa loved animals, particularly horses. I remember spending lots of time every summer going to Wyoming Downs to watch one of grandpa’s horses run. Grandma and grandpa would have to get to the race track early so that they could get the same spot that they sat in every time they went there. Grandma would always buy extra programs for us kids so we could keep track of the winning times and placement of each horse in the race.

On March 18, Grandma and grandpa will celebrate

During those early years of their marriage, the Petersons were blessed with four sons: Randy, born in 1955, Mike, born in 1958, Paul, who came two years later in 1960, and Chris completed their family in 1964.

Although Marlene got her first job at the Morgan Court House, where she worked part time in the treasures and assessor's office, from 1955 to 1997, she considered her primary, full-time job as wife and mother, feeding Scott and her boys breakfast, lunch

and dinner every day.

Today, Scott and Marlene still reside in the house they built back in 1979. Additionally, they have also raised many racehorses together over the years and have spent much of their time traveling with their family to watch the horses run. "This is personally one of my favorite things that we do together," great-granddaughter, Aislyn (Peterson) Christiansen, said.

The legacy of their love is exhibited through family, not only in the families from which they each came but the family they have established together from their union of love in marriage. Scott and Marlene have shared 69 years together in marriage. They have now been together long enough to witness their own heritage spanning five generations, a remarkable milestone they treasure: four children, five grandchildren with two step-grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren with three step-great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Scott calls Marlene his "darlin'" all the time, and Marlene still considers it a joy to cook him all his meals. Their relationship, which spans almost seven decades, is the perfect example that although much time has passed since their story together first began, true love never grows old. l

My message to my grandparents

By Aislyn Christiansen, great-granddaughter

There are no two better people deserving to be recognized than you two. I’ve always looked up to you both and love you so very much. The thing that I love the most is the memories that were made when I was younger. I will forever remember and cherish our weekly Thursday grocery shopping trip with you both, and grandpa would take us to Chuck-a-Rama for lunch afterward when I was little. The countless weekend trips you’d take me on to Boise and Elko to watch your horses run with an old cooler in the back of the car filled with Mountain Dew and Twinkies for the ride. The trips to the stockyards with grandpa just for fun. The weekends that we spent moving cows. Sleepovers with grandma and breakfast in the morning and the horses you had that were named after me. These are all memories that mean more to me than you will ever know.

69 years of life together. I appreciate their wonderful example of standing by each other’s side through all those years and never giving up on one another. I always tease grandpa that I cannot believe grandma stuck with him for that long, and he always responds by saying I can’t believe she stuck with me this long either.

Sixty-nine years; that seems like a lifetime. A lifetime of hard work and dedication to each other that I’m sure at times was more than difficult. But I think that’s one that most people would hope for in their marriage in a lifetime together. The relationship that you both have and the sacrifices that you have made for each other do not go unnoticed. I am and will forever be grateful that my kids get the chance to know you. Five generations; that is pretty amazing. Thank you for being an example in more ways than one. Love you both the most. l

SCOTT AND MARLENE PETERSON

SCOTT AND MARLENE on their wedding day March 18, 1954.

AISLYN (PETERSON) CHRISTIANSEN WITH great-grandparents, Scott and Marlene Peterson, at Aislyn’s wedding in 2021.

IN 2005 WHEN GRANDPA Scott gave Aislyn her first horse.

EDUCATION

February School Board update

By Gwen Romero MSD Information Officer

LastTuesday, while many of you were celebrating Valentine’s Day with people you love, the Board of Education was sharing some love for the students, parents and staff of Morgan County. Here are some highlights.

our specialists to meet the needs of our students. And, while referrals for services in the elementary schools are down, SPED is looking for ways to meet the new licensing requirements for testing and to provide essential services in all grades.

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, Feb. 27

Scrambled eggs, Muffin Variety, Cereal Variety, Orange Juice, Mandarin Oranges

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Donut Hole, Cereal Variety, Yogurt, Applesauce, Pears

Wednesday, March 1

Breakfast burrito, Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits, Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, March 2

Pancake Sausage Stick, Cereal Variety, Sliced Peaches, Apple

Wedges

Friday, March 3

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Mini Bagels, Strawberry Mini Bagel, Cereal Variety, Omelet Cheese, Orange Juice, Mandarin Oranges

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, Feb. 27

Scrambled eggs, Muffin Variety, Cereal Variety, Orange Juice, Mandarin Oranges

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Donut Hole, Cereal Variety, Yogurt, high protein, Applesauce, Sliced

Pears

Wednesday, March 1

Breakfast burrito, Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits, Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, March 2

Pancake Sausage Stick, Cereal Variety, Sliced Peaches, Apple

Wedges

Friday, Feb. 24

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Mini Bagels,Strawberry Mini Bagel, Cereal Variety, Omelet Cheese, Orange Juice, Mandarin Oranges

Morgan & Mtn. Green Elementary Lunch

Monday, Feb. 27

Orange Chicken, Brown Rice, Broccoli Normandy, Baby Carrots, Pineapple Tidbits, Apple Juice, Fortune Cookie

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Hamburger, Hamburger bun, Cheddar Cheese, French Fries, Blueberries, Oranges, Snack pack Pudding

Wednesday, March 1

Chicken Alfredo, Bread stick 1ww, Broccoli Normandy, Peas, Peaches, Applesauce, Snickerdoodle Cookie

Thursday, March 2

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Cucumber

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

Friday, March 3

Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Baby Carrots, Celery Sticks, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberry Cup, Slushie Cup

Morgan & Mtn. Green Middle Lunch

Monday, Feb. 27

Chicken Alfredo, Bread stick 1ww, Corn Dogs, Chicken Caesar Salad, Pears, Blueberries, Oranges, Apples, Peas, Baby Carrots, Applesauce Cookie

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Chicken Noodle Soup MSD, Wheat Roll, Popcorn Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad, French Fries; Broccoli, Cauliflower floretts, Fruit

Cocktail, Sliced Pears, Apples, Oranges, Pumpkin Cake

Wednesday, March 1

Tortilla, Taco Meat, Chicken Nuggets, Taco Salad, Baby Carrots, Corn, Black Beans, Strawberry Cup, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges, Pumpkin Cake

Thursday, March 2

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Mini Corn Dogs, Cucumber Slices, Grape Tomatoes, Pineapple Tidbits, Mandarin Oranges, Apples, Oranges, Cookie Dough

Friday, March 3

Pancakes, Bacon, Yogurt, Chicken Strips / Choice, Hashbrown Triangles, Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges, Scooby Snacks

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, Feb. 27

Chicken Alfredo, Bread stick 1ww, Corn Dogs, Chicken Caesar Salad, Pears, Blueberries, Oranges, Apples, Peas, Baby Carrots, Applesauce cookie

Tuesday, Feb. 28

White Chicken Chili, Cheddar Cheese, Wheat Roll, Popcorn

Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad, French Fries, Cauliflower floretts, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Sliced Pears, Apples, Oranges, Pumpkin

Cake, Sour Cream

Wednesday, March 1

Tortilla, Taco Meat, Chicken Nuggets, Wheat Roll, Taco Salad, Baby Carrots, Corn, Black Beans, Potato Wedges, Strawberry Cup, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges, White Cake

Thursday, March 2

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Popcorn

Chicken, Wheat Roll, Cucumber

Slices, Grape Tomatoes, Pineapple

Tidbits, Mandarin Oranges, Apples, Oranges, Cookie Dough

Friday, March 3

Pancakes, Bacon, Yogurt, high protein, Chicken Strips / Choice, Wheat Roll, Sweet potato fries, Hashbrown Triangles, Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges, Scooby Snacks

Principal Ty Mikesell honored Mountain Green Middle School’s Jonathan Cox and Stephanie Bauer as the Employee Spotlights. Jonathan, in technical education, has been with the district for four years. His specialties are digital literacy, robotics and furniture design; some of his work has been featured in books about furniture design. Stephanie is a paraprofessional who has been with the district for eight years and “has the patience of Job.” Stephanie also writes children’s books in her spare time. Thank you both for your devotion to Morgan’s kids.

Welcome to our new transportation director, Corey Sanders, who dove in on Feb. 6.

The search for Supt. Jacob’s successor continues. Richard Stowell, USBA Executive Director, met with the Board to review options for in-district and broader searchers, comment on what has worked in other districts, field questions and discuss personnel. The Board plans to announce the new superintendent in April.

Special Education Director Steve Wood was on hand to give the annual report. Morgan currently employs more than 40 paraprofessionals in addition to

The financial health of the district is another reason to celebrate. Through conscientious spending (and a little legislative help) the district has been able to reduce fees without increasing taxes. The Board is also using short and long term planning to manage capital projects as well, including remodeling work at MMS and MHS.

A few additional needs that the district is addressing include an additional counselor at the high school, supporting positive mental health for students and staff and recognizing inspiring work across the district. Student Board member Addie Morgan noted “the mental toll” many are experiencing and the benefits of having some long weekends. Kelly Preece commended “teachers and staff dealing with family struggles” who are in classrooms, engaged and “continue to do their jobs at an outstanding level.”

Vice President Blunck gave a special shout-out to MGMS’s Christa Gettis for making health interesting for eighth graders, whom he saw fully engaged in creating informational brochures. President Gaylene Adams ended the meeting on another positive note saying, “Hats off to all our classified staff who are so essential to education and what we do.”

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Speech and Debate National Qualifiers

By Ethan Hoffmann

Morgan High School members of Speech and Debate had the opportunity to attend National Qualifiers for the Utah Wasatch Division this month. The event was held on Saturday, Feb.11, at Logan High School. This competition is significant because the top two winners of the tournament go on to compete at nationals.

It was an all day tournament that required a lot of commitment from the participants. Bryson Hone, a freshman at MHS, competed in Extemporaneous Speaking. For this event, the contestants are given three topics to choose from. After they have picked one, they have 30 minutes to write and memorize a seven minute speech. Once their speech is delivered to the audience, they receive their score. The final round consisted of all seniors, including Bryson.

Bryan Hone, Bryson’s brother, is a junior at MHS known as “BJ” by his friends. He and Jaqsyn Rudd, a sophomore, competed in Duo Interpretation. According to ltisdschools.org, Duo Interpretation is a competition where

“two competitors team up to deliver a 10 minute performance of a published play or story. Using on-stage focus, Duo Interpretation competitors convey emotion and environment through a variety of performance techniques focusing on the relationships and interactions between the characters.”

BJ and Jaqsyn performed a skit titled “He Who Gets Slapped.” It is about a well respected gentleman whose life is stolen from him, so he joins the circus. Later, the man who stole his life begins searching for him and discovers that he has become a clown. He gets frustrated with the man, and the man admits that he was looking for the gentleman because he wanted to ensure that he would never come back and tell the truth.

Lisa Hone, the mother of BJ and Bryson, happily posted on social media about her son’s achievements. “Both of my boys got third at National Qualifiers,” said Lisa. “This means they are both first alternates to go to nationals. That’s pretty amazing, especially since neither of them are seniors. I’m super proud of them for learning such a tough skill like public speaking!”l

(LEFT TO RIGHT) Jaqsyn Rudd, Bryan Hone and Bryson Hone chill in a hallway at Logan High School.

Photo by Lisa Hone

MMS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Reading and literacy stressed to students nationwide

By Alisha Copfer

In schools across America since 1998, next week has been built around promoting literacy. What started as Read Across America Day on March 2 has been built up to a year-long celebration of reading. However, it remains every year that on Dr. Seuss’s birthday, March 2, that students across this nation all participate in a celebration that unites everyone.

National Read Across America Day is a National Education Association (NEA) initiative to encourage reading.

The NEA partnered with Dr. Seuss Enterprises on the venture from 1997 to 2018 when the contract ended. NEA’s Read Across America now focuses on the importance, value and fun of reading and sharing diverse books. The week-long event this year starts on Monday, Feb. 27 and will end with some events stretching until Sunday, March 5.

“This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone,” the NEA says.

From promoting good daily reading habits to getting students involved in different programs, Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. While Dr. Seuss’s books have recently

received scrutiny, the celebration continues to promote literacy in schools.

In 2019, due to the scrutiny of Dr. Seuss, the NEA rebranded Read Across America. It moved away from exclusively using Dr. Seuss books and like-themed activities. It introduced a new theme of “creating and celebrating a nation of diverse readers.” Its website (nea.org/ professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america) now highlights works by and about people of color.

“There’s a growing need for schools and libraries to include and promote diverse books,” says the NEA website.

“Students need books that provide both windows and mirrors if we are going to create more readers, writers, and people who feel included and recognized and who understand that the world is far richer than just their experiences alone.

NEA recognizes the need to work with a more diverse array of organizations and publishers to fulfill this need, and the Read Across America brand is now one that is independent of any one particular book, publisher, or character.”

But in many schools, the week is still synonymous with Dr. Seuss. Many teachers decorate their classrooms to match books like “The Cat in the Hat” or “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” and teachers and administrators dress up like Thing

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CHILDREN OF DIFFERENT ages participate in reading and learning. Courtesy photo

1 and Thing 2. Teachers still read Dr. Seuss books during class time. And many schools have an assembly or morning meal dedicated to promoting literacy through Dr. Seuss books.

“Across the nation, teachers, teenagers, librarians, politicians, actors, athletes, parents, grandparents and others develop Read Across America activities to bring reading excitement to children of all ages,” says the NEA website. “Governors, mayors and other elected officials recognize the role reading plays in their

communities with proclamations and floor statements. Athletes and actors issue reading challenges to young readers. And educators and principals seem to be more than happy to dye their hair green or be duct-taped to a wall to boost their students’ enthusiasm for reading.”

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go,” Dr. Seuss wrote. l

JAGGAR ROLLINS, 5TH NICK WHITE, 5TH

RUBIE LAUGHLIN, 5TH

BROOKLY HOFFMAN, 6TH

RYKER NAFFZIGER, 6TH

SKYLEE MECHEM, 6TH

TAGGART CARTER, 7TH

SADIE MOORE, 7TH

AILEE ROSE, 7TH

ADDILYN KARREN, 8TH

AVA ACKETT, 8TH

CARTER CALDWELL, 8TH

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.

All interested citizens are invited to attend and will have the opportunity to give written and oral comments. Prior to the hearing date, written comments may be sent to:

Morgan County Planning Commission

P.O. Box 886, Morgan Utah, 84050

Additional information may be obtained by contacting

& Development at 801-845-4015 or submit@morgancountyutah.gov

year extension.

All interested citizens are invited to attend or to watch the meeting via the County YouTube Channel. Prior to the meeting date, written comments may be sent to:

Box 886, Morgan Utah, 84050

or submit@morgancountyutah.gov

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The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & Associates Consulting Engineers, 6080 Fashion Point Drive, South Ogden, Utah, (801) 476-9767. Questions related to the Bidding Documents are to be submitted in writing to Matt Hartvigsen, matth@jonescivil.com, no later than February 21, 2023.

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Morgan County Courthouse – 48 West Young Street Commission Chambers

Discussion/Public Hearing/Decision: Family Food Production Code Amendment – A proposed amendment to MCC Title 8 Sections 2 and 5 to modify Definitions & Use Regulations to allow for the keeping of animals in single family residential zones.

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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Bidding Documents may be viewed and purchased online at www.jonescivil.com. Following registration and payment of $20.00, complete sets of Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the Issuing Office’s website as portable document format (PDF) files. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

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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.

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By: Denise Woods

TO WATCH

‘We Have a Ghost’ a well-made delight

By Jenniffer Wardell

“WeHave a Ghost” is the movie version of the best sugar cookie ever made.

It’s easy to get your hands on a sugar cookie, but most of them are pretty average. They’re cheaply made and too sugary, forgettable even before you’ve finished eating. High-quality cookies, on the other hand, highlight their sweetness with more subtle flavors. They’re rich, surprisingly complex, and completely unforgettable.

The latest from writer/director

Christopher Landon, “We Have a Ghost” takes on the classic “teen moves into a haunted house” genre of family movies. It’s a cookie-cutter standard that’s spat out dozens of duplicates, but Landon takes

Monday America’s Got Talent: All-Stars

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

Voted by the Superfans, the winner of this “All-Stars” edition will be revealed tonight, as the Top 11 acts perform alongside Weezer, Babyface, Adam Lambert, Lindsey Stirling, Terry Fator, Mat Franco and choir group Voices of Hope.

C.B. Strike

HBO 9 p.m.

As even more murders are uncovered in this Season 5 finale, Cormoran (Tom Burke) closes in on the guilty — and smelly — party, and lays a trap to catch them. Based on the novels by Robert Galbraith, the series also stars Holliday Grainger.

Tuesday FBI: International

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

The FBI’s International Fly Team works quickly to neutralize another threat in this new episode. Currently in its second season, the Dick Wolfe series stars Luke Kleintank, Heida Reed and Vinessa Vidotto as elite globe-trotting operatives.

That Dirty Black Bag

AMC 9 p.m.

Rain comes to Greenvale, bringing with it great struggle. Then, Bronson’s (Guido Caprino) men encounter McCoy (Dominic Cooper) and Red Bill (Douglas Booth), and unexpected reunions abound. Niv Sultan and Christian Cooke also star in this Western drama.

Homestead Rescue

DISC 9 p.m.

The Raneys struggle to revive an inherited Wyoming hill country homestead with a tragic legacy and no water in this reality series’ Season 10 premiere. Meanwhile, Misty and Matt combine forces on one of their most ambitious builds ever.

Wednesday

Chicago Med

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

The hospital is in disarray when the janitors go on strike. Marcel (Dominic Rains) treats a young girl injured on her family’s farm, a schizophrenic patient returns, and Archer’s (Steven Weber) patient seems to have foreign material in her stomach.

Not Dead Yet

(4) KTVX 8:30 p.m.

After Nell (Gina Rodriguez) falls for the wrong guy, she realizes her last rela-

each aspect of the story as seriously as if he’s seen it for the first time. The plot is surprisingly nuanced, the relationships are complicated and achingly tender, and there are both genuine scares and a sprinkle of silliness. It’s a familiar genre, but in Landon’s hands it feels new.

The movie follows Kevin and his family as his family moves into a new house. Kevin hates everything about it, but when he befriends the ghost living upstairs he decides to help him get his memory back. Kevin’s dad, however, is more interested in fame, posting videos of the ghost that attract the wrong sort of attention. As enemies come closer and Kevin digs deeper into the mystery of the ghost’s past, it becomes a race against the clock.

The movie has a healthy dose of hi-jinks, though they’re mostly more

interesting than simple slapstick. They establish the ghost’s physical properties in just the right way to make for a truly entertaining car chase, and there’s an on-foot run through an office that’s just delightful. There’s also an extended scene with a psychic that is peak horror comedy.

All of that is anchored by genuine exploration of complicated emotions. Kevin is the kind of teen who feels deeply, and his relationship with his dad hurts in a really believable way. The ghost’s backstory is also pretty tragic, and his final catharsis is both sweet and heartbreaking.

The acting helps elevate the movie even more. Jahi Di’allo Winston is fantastic as Kevin, a deeply sensitive soul who would absolutely connect with a ghost and try to help it. Anthony Mackie is great as his dad, who means well but isn’t nearly as at peace with himself as his

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tionship may be holding her back. Meanwhile, Edward (Rick Glassman) helps Cricket (Angela E. Gibbs) realize that what’s missing from the bar is a bit of her past.

Thursday

Next Level Chef (13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Levelling up is the goal for the remaining chefs who have survived elimination so far, and who are ultimately competing for the life-changing $250,000 grand prize. Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais serve as mentors. Ghosts

(2) KUTV 7:30 p.m.

The ghosts continue to create comedic mayhem inside Samantha (Rose McIver) and Jay’s (Utkarsh Ambudkar) country estate-turned-bed and breakfast. The popular series also stars Sheila Carrasco, Devan Long and Brandon Scott Jones.

Friday Fire Country

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

Firefighting convict Bode Donovan’s (Max Thieriot) journey to redemption continues in a new episode. The drama centers on Bode and other participants in a prison release program in California, where they’re partnered with elite firefighters.

Saturday PGA Tour Golf

(5) KSL 12:30 p.m.

The PGA Tour is at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Fla., where players tee off today in the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Last year’s winner, Scottie Scheffler, battled tough conditions to take home the $2.16 million prize money.

Black Girl Missing

LIFE 6 p.m.

Garcelle Beauvais stars in this original movie that is part of Lifetime’s Stop Violence Against Women campaign. Cheryl (Beauvais) turns to amateur internet sleuths for help after authorities dismiss her missing daughter (Iyana Halley) as a runaway.

Sunday The Equalizer

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

In this new episode, the mother of a patient dying of a rare brain disease holds a hospital hostage in an attempt to get her daughter a lifesaving surgery. McCall (Queen Latifah) races to resolve the situation peacefully while dealing with pushback.

The Company You Keep

(4) KTVX 9 p.m.

The Nicolettis convince a woman to seek revenge on her con-man fiancé at a horse race. Meanwhile, Emma (Catherine Haena Kim) meets Charlie’s (Milo Ventimiglia) family, and both the CIA and the Nicolettis find out about

New team member Siya Malik (Anya Banerjee) helps the Task Force infiltrate a high-stakes poker game tied to the Wujing. Elsewhere, Red (James Spader) and Cooper opposing tactics when Agnes (Katherine Kell) is bullied at

Wednesday

(2) KUTV 9 p.m.

True Lies

Inspired by James Cameron’s 1994 film, the new action series “True Lies” makes its long-awaited debut Wednesday, March 1, on CBS. Bored with her daily routine, Helen Tasker (Ginger Gonzaga) makes the shocking discovery that her seemingly ordinary husband Harry (Steve Howey) is secretly an international spy.

youngest son. Isabella Russo is fun as Joy, a neighbor girl who jumps in to help.

None of it would work, though, without David Harbour. The ghost can’t talk, but Harbour is fantastic at communicating a ton of emotion through his expression alone. Well before we actually know anything about his backstory, those emotions have made us as sympathetic to him as Kevin is.

Anyone familiar with the genre will be familiar with the basics of the story, but it’s a treat to see them used this well. No matter what, quality always goes down sweet.

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.

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson

TV

Media

Wanda

Sykes has been in showbiz for quite some time now, having made her first official on-screen appearance as Mel’s (J.B. Smoove, “Blockbuster”) date in the 1998 comedy film “Tomorrow Night,” which was written and directed by fellow comedian Louis C.K. (“Louie”). That said, beginning a TV/film career a quarter of a century ago hardly means you’ve been around since the dawn of time. This appears to be no matter, however, for Sykes, who has been cast to act out historical events in legendary comedian Mel Brooks’ (“Young Frankenstein,” 1974) newest venture, “The History of the World, Part II.”

The four-part series, which releases its first two instalments Monday, March 6, on Hulu, is a followup to the 1981 parody film “The History of the World, Part I,” also created by Brooks. In its newest, serialized format, Brooks gathers the best comedic actors of today to act out satirical sketches (loosely) based on real events that took place at some point in history. Sketches include fictionalizations of historical figures such as Harriet Tubman, William Shakespeare, Jesus Christ, Alexander Graham Bell and the Romanovs, among others.

Taika Waititi (“Jojo Rabbit,” 2019), Seth Rogen (“This Is the End,” 2013), Jay Ellis (“Insecure”), Pamela Adlon (“Better Things”), Danny DeVito (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), Josh Gad (“Beauty and the Beast,” 2017) and Kumail Nanjiani (“The Big Sick,” 2017) are just some of those who share the screen with Brooks and Sykes in this new laugh-out-loud series.

While Sykes’ film career began in the late ‘90s, her broader journey began March 7, 1964, when she was born to Marion and Harry Sykes in Portsmouth, Virginia. Her mother, Marion, was a banker, while her father worked as an Army colonel at the Pentagon.

The Movie Guru

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The Black Hills are filled with wildlife. Prairie dogs romp and play in the fields and meadows. Can you find the prairie dog that looks different than all the others?

you could see a face?

In 1924, the American sculptor Gutzon Borglum was invited to the Black Hills in South Dakota to turn a mountain into an enormous sculpture. When he looked at one of the mountains, he saw that he could carve the faces of four of our presidents there.

Our 16th President ended the Civil War and slavery.

Who

is carved into Mount Rushmore?

Four presidents were chosen to be carved into Mt. Rushmore. Unscramble the name of each president. The clues will help you.

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TAWGONHISN

The first president of the United States.

Third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.

Grow a Picture

You can make a small picture larger in much the same way Borglum and Ziolkowski expanded small sculptures into mountain-sized ones.

Look at the small drawing of Crazy Horse. It is drawn in a grid of small boxes.

To the right is a grid with larger boxes. Copy the drawing of Crazy Horse, one box at a time, and you will make a drawing that is larger than the original. One box is done for you.

The people of South Dakota hoped the monuments would attract tourists to their state. And attract tourists they do. Nearly 3 million people visit Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial every year.

Crazy MemorialHorse

The 26th U.S. President helped to grow the country at home and abroad. A mountain in the Black Hills is being carved into the shape of a man. It is a giant carving of Crazy Horse, a fearless and famous Lakota war leader.

Carve

Out the ABCs

Choose one page of the newspaper. Find five or more words and write them on another sheet of paper in ABC order.

Standards Link: Identify cause and effect using visual cues.

When finished, the Crazy Horse Memorial will be the biggest sculpture in the world.

Chief Standing Bear and other Native American chiefs invited sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski to carve the Crazy Horse Memorial out of a mountain. Work began over 70 years ago, and it will take many more years to complete it.

Memory Buddies

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If I Were President