Morgan County News | January 27, 2023

MGMS Middle School’s Science Olympiad team finds success at region

By Verlene Johnson

Mountain Green Middle School competed in Science Olympiad Saturday, Jan. 21 at Centennial Jr. High in Kaysville. They medaled in 20 of the 23 events which was more than any other school at the competition.

First place winners were Dave Hill and Blake Hadley, Bridge; Miyah West, Wyatt Sessions and Chase Stephenson, Experimental Design; Beck Campbell and Marshall Winegar, Flight; Levi Sill and Marshall Winegar, Forestry; Miyah West and Levi Sill, Meteorology; Beck Campbell and Lincoln Olsen, Solar

January school board meeting

By Gwen Romero Public Information Officer

Welcome to our newest MCSD School Board Member, Mandy Wallace, who took the oath of office at last Tuesday’s meeting. Mandy’s family members were on hand to support her as our business administrator, Scott McMillan, swore her in. Mandy has already been busy learning more about the position and her responsibilities. Here are other highlights from the meeting.

New year, new board leadership?

Kind of. The board voted for former Vice President Gaylene Adams as the new board president and former Board President Ron Blunck as the new vice

president. Congratulations, and thank you for your continuing service.

The board and the high school celebrated three employees in this month’s spotlight. Camille Millburn was honored as “the face of Morgan High School.” She has been with the high school for five years and is the attendance secretary. John Millward is an English teacher who has been at the high school for 24 years and was recognized for “[having] this calming demeanor.” Millward also just retired from coaching football. Morgan gradu-

Doomsday Clock shows world is close to catastrophe

The world is closer to catastrophe than ever before, according to the Doomsday Clock, the metaphorical measure of challenges to humanity, was reset to 90 seconds before midnight on Tuesday. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists said the move — the closest to widespread calamity humanity has ever been judged to be — was due “largely, though not exclusively,” to the war in Ukraine.

America has a work problem

A new Gallup poll finds that large numbers of workers, especially Gen Zers and young millennials, are not engaged with their jobs. Young people in particular reported feeling less cared about at work and having fewer opportunities to learn and grow.

Third Mass Shooting in three days

Only 3 days after the mass shooting in Monterey Park, California that took the lives of 11 people, a shooting in nearby Half Moon Bay has taken the lives of 7 more. Together with a crowd shooting in Oakland the day between, 19 people have died in the same area in the last eight days. These shootings are the 37th, 38th, and 39th of the year, which is not even a month old yet.

Disney World’s Splash Mountain closes for good

Fans had one final run down Splash Mountain in Florida's Disney World on Sunday, before it closed for good. It had been in operation since 1992. Renovations on Splash Mountain, which many fans consider a Disney staple, began on Monday. Disney announced in June 2020 that it was planning to reimagine the ride after growing complaints due to its associations with the 1946 film Song of the South, namely a Change.org petition with over 21,000 signatures stating that the ride is “steeped in extremely problematic and stereotypical racist tropes.”

Japan’s Prime Minister warns of falling birth rate

Prime minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address to the country of Japan in which he expressed the belief that if the birth rate is not increased soon, many social functions of the country would become difficult or impossible. Japan is often cited as having the lowest birthrate in the world, at roughly 800,000 births a year. This is coupled with the fact that Japan also has one of the lowest mortality rates. The country also sees 1 in 1,500 live to over 100 years. The disparity in younger people to replace older workers has led to employee shortages in many sectors of the economy.

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VOGT AND ALEXIS

Trojans down North Summit, Wasatch and win Enterprise Tournament

By Liisa London Mecham

The Trojan Grapplers finished another week with four days of competition in grand fashion with a first place team championship at the Enterprise Tournament to go with their two dual road victories at North Summit (639) and Wasatch (39-36). As Morgan prepares to host divisionals Feb. 3-4, Coach Dustin Rock is pleased with his team’s performances the past two weeks. “It was a good week for us,” he commented, “We don’t beat Wasatch in Heber City very often. It was fun!”

“The Enterprise Tournament was a great team effort. We learned that we don’t need a ton of champions to win; it took the entire team to win that one,” Rock said.

At the Enterprise Tournament, Luke Woolsey was the Trojans’ only champion, but each wrestler stepped up big and earned points for the team to take the team title. Morgan scored 243 points to second place Panguitch’s 181 points and third place Snow Canyon’s 179.5. Among the 19 schools participating in the tournament, Morgan saw several 3A teams they will face next week in divisionals.

Woolsey (113 pounds) advanced

to the finals with quarterfinal (1:08) and semifinal (3:35) pins. He won the championship bout by fall (3:10) over Crimson Cliffe. At 120 pounds, Ryler Jorgensen dropped into the consolation bracket after a semifinal loss but came back to take the 3rd Place Match by fall (3:47).

Drew Korth, wrestling at 126 pounds, opened with two wins by fall and tech fall before tech falling his semifinal opponent from Emery 19-3. In the finals, Richfield’s Dayson Torgerson prevailed over Korth by fall (1:58).

At 138 pounds, senior Taite Toone opened with two wins before needing overtime to beat Richfield’s Drexton Torgerson 3-2 in the quarterfinals. Toone dropped a 13-6 decision in the semis to Timpanogos, but he came back to win his consolation semifinal and wrestle against Drexton Torgerson again in the 3rd Place Match. In another tight bout, Toone prevailed 8-7.

Rylan Crowther advanced to the championship bout for the 150 bracket. He won his semifinal match by fall over Piute’s Kade Severe. In the finals, Crowther lost by decision 11-4 to Snow Canyon’s Brenden Smith to earn second place.

Like Crowther, Zak Sargent

won three in a row to wrestle for the tournament title. Wrestling at 157 pounds, Sargent pinned his first three opponents (2:53, 5:21, 2:12). In the finals for 157 pounds, Keagan Boyce of Deseret Hills won by decision 10-5 over Sargent.

Krew Galbraith (165 pounds) earned fourth place with three consecutive wins in the consolation bracket after falling in the quarter finals. In the 3rd Place Match, Galbraith lost by fall (1:50). Also at 165 pounds, Gabe Toone placed sixth. He advanced to the semifinals on two pins before he lost by decision 6-2 to Crimson Cliffs.

Toone lost a tough overtime battle in the 5th Place Match to Cedar City’s Justin Anderson 6-4.

At 190 pounds, Rylee Creasey suffered a 2-1 semifinal loss to Richfield’s Emery Thorson before he came back to pin his opponent from Piute for a victory in the 3rd Place Match.

Aydon Thomson and Treyson Rich both placed in the 215 pound bracket. Thomson advanced to the finals and lost a very close match 3-2 by decision to take second place while Rich fell in the quarterfinals but came back in the 5th Place Match to beat Jesse King from Timpanogos 5-0 for the second time in the tournament.

Cole Keele wrapped up the placers with a second place finish at 285. Keele won his first three matches by fall (3:48), decision (8-6) and decision (7-5) before losing a 7-4 decision in the finals to Snow Canyon’s Tyler Gubler.

Against Wasatch, the Trojans knew they would face tough competition in the 5A Wasps. After the first four matches opened with the teams trading wins–106-Wasatch win by major decision, 113-Morgan’s Luke Woolsey win by pin, 120-Wasatch win by pin and 126-Morgan’s Drew Korth win by pin–the Wasps took the next four matches (three by pin and one by decision) to jump out to a 31-12 lead. Morgan’s Zak Sargent earned a big pin in 1:38 at 157 pounds to stop the momentum and narrow the lead, 31-18. The Trojans surrendered a pin at 165, but these were the last points the Wasps would score as Lance Toone took the forfeit at 175 and Rylee Creasy (190) Aydon Thomson (215) each pinned opponents to tie the score at 36-36. At 285 pounds, Cole Keele was the last wrestler of the night. He got a take down in the first period to go up 2-0 and held on to win the match 2-0 to give the Trojans the three point victory. l

Junior High and Middle School Wrestlers Place at 1A-4A State Tournament, McCrae Meibos-top placer-wins second

By Jackson Woolsey

The Morgan Wrestling Club’s 4th-8th grade wrestlers traveled to Richfield Jan. 20 and 21 for the 1A-4A Boys Junior High/Middle School State Tournament. Of the 40 boys in the 4th-8th grade wrestling group, 17 made the trip and 10 of the 17 wrestlers placed in the tournament.

First year head coach Jarret Jorgensen praised his wrestlers’ hard work and improvement. “These guys have worked hard all season,” he said. “They have all made big improvements, and I’m really proud of them.”

With a young team, only one eighth grader and seven total junior high wrestlers, Jorgensen is excited for the next year to watch the wrestlers continue to build on their progress. “The state tournament is not like any other experience,” he said. “It can be very overwhelming. Anyone can beat anybody, and it showed at this tournament. To succeed, you just need to go out there and wrestle. Whoever wants it more is going to win.”

Morgan’s highest finisher was McCrae Meibos with a second place finish in the Middle School 106 pound weight class. Meibos advanced to the finals with a semifinal win by decision 6-0 over Millard. In the championship bout, Meibos lost a 7-2 decision to Delta.

At 93 pounds in the Middle School Division, the Trojans had three wrestlers who earned a spot on the podium. Ryker Thomson placed third with a major decision 14-1 over his teammate Taven Clark, who placed fourth, in the consolation bracket finals. Jessie Little finished sixth with a loss in the 5th Place Match.

Beckett Lott, 86 pounds-Middle School, advanced to the semifinals but fell by pin to Snow Canyon. In the 5th Place Match, he won by decision 9-8 over Millards Crew Griffiths for the second time in the tournament.

Also placing fifth in the Middle School Division was Krew Venz at 96 pounds. Venz also advanced to the semifinals but lost by decision 4-0 to Bear River. In the 5th Place Match, he picked up a big 10-4 win by decision over Millard.

At 150 pounds, the boys’ final Middle School placer was Cole Toone. Toone claimed fifth place with victories by fall in the quarterfinals and 5th place match over Millard wrestlers.

Junior High placers include Desmond Cadena, Trey Larsen and Kwayde Meibos. Cadena and Larsen both secured fourth place while Meibos took sixth. Cadena (93 pounds) advanced to the quarter finals, but he lost by fall to Millard. He then won three matches in a row in the consolation bracket, two by fall and one by decision 6-2, to progress to the 3rd Place Match. In the consolation finals, Cadena was pinned by Carbon (4:28).

Larsen (96 pounds) picked up a quarter final win by tech fall 16-1 over Canyon View before losing by fall in the semis. A victory by fall (:45) in the consolation semis put him in the 3rd Place Match. He fell by pin to Millard’s Cal Bray (3:35).

As the teams’ lone 8th grader, Kwayde Meibos (124 pounds) wrestled tough in the consolation bracket after a loss in the quarter finals to come back and earn a spot on the podium. After opening with a win by fall, Meibos was pinned

in the quarter finals (:50). He picked up a 3-2 decision over Bear River and a pin (2:58) over Beaver to advance to the consolation semis. He lost by fall to Juab in the consolation semis, and he also lost by fall in the 5th Place Match to finish up his junior high career with a sixth place medal.

Other junior high wrestlers wrestling in the tournament were Zack Galbraith (132 lbs), Traysen Gines (104 lbs), Macen Fearn (93 lbs) and Sam Woolsey (80 lbs). Kade Keller (80 lbs), Weston Judd (70 lbs) and Carter Little (57 lbs) rounded out the Middle School wrestlers.

As a team, Morgan, with only 17 wrestlers, placed 13 out of 36 teams. Some of the larger teams had over 50 wrestlers participating in the tournament, and every wrestlers’ points added to the team total.

Overall, Jorgensen was very pleased with his team’s performance. “The future looks really good. I’m looking forward to next year and to making a big jump in the team scores. Our wrestlers are really improving.” Jorgensen can’t wait to get back on the mat for Spring Freestyle wrestling. Freestyle practice will start the week of Feb. 28. All athletes are welcome to come give wrestling a shot. l

THE MORGAN JUNIOR HIGH and Middle School Wrestlers competed at 1A-4A Junior High State in Richfield over the weekend. 10 wrestlers placed in the tournament.

Photo by Kandus Meibos

THE MORGAN BOYS’ WRESTLING TEAM took first at the Enterprise Tournament.

ENTERPRISE TOURNAMENT PLACERS: Top (L-R) Luke Woolsey, Aydon Thomson, Taite Toone, Rylee Creasey, Cole Keele and Zak Sargent. Bottom (L-R): Rylan Crowther, Krew Galbraith, Ryler Jorgensen and Drew Korth.

Photos by Trudy Toone

Fourteen MHS students sing their hearts out at Utah State Honor Choir

By Ethan Hoffmann

Lastweek 14 students in the Millennial and Ovation auditioned Choirs at Morgan High School were nominated to sing in the 2023 Utah State Honor Choir. Utah Honor Choir is an annual event that takes place each January. This year’s Honor Choir event took place on Jan. 13 and 14 with an all-day rehearsal at Murray High School with 500 plus students from around the state. The event was under the direction of two guest conductors: Robert Reimer (Men’s Choir) and Melissa Thorne (Women’s Choir). The experience culminated with a beautiful concert at Abravanel Hall

OLYMPIAD

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Systems; Ava Seeley and Maddie Wallin, Write it/ Do it.

Second place winners were Wyatt Sessions and Ava Seeley, Anatomy and Physiology; Beck Campbell and Wyatt Sessions, Bio Process Lab; Maddie Wallin and Caleb Lewis, Can’t Judge a Powder; Alexis Cox, Ava Seeley and Blake Hadley, Codebusters; Marshall Winegar and Alexis Cox, Green Generation; Olivia Smith and Maddie Wallin; Roller Coaster; Elle Vogt & Alexis Cox; Sounds of Music.

Third place winners were Davie Hill and Olivia Smith, Crave the Wave; Alexis Cox and Blake Hadley, Crime Busters; Miyah West and Chase Stephenson, Disease Detectives; Elle Vogt and Davie Hill, Fast Facts; Caleb Lewis and Maddie Wallin; Road Scholar; Chase Stephenson & Lincoln Olson, Rocks & Minerals. l

on Jan. 14, where guest instrumentalists performed with the choirs. Students wore concert dress in various colors from their high school choir ensembles.

Students began learning the music in December, with before-school rehearsals with Ms. Greenfield, followed by two area rehearsals at Davis High School with students and high school choir directors from our region. Songs performed at the concert highlighted the women’s choir and the men’s choir and ended with two combined pieces. The women sang music in French, English and Bulgarian, while the men sang music in Polish, English and Latin.

“This is an opportunity for students to sing with talented students from around the state, learn won-

derful, advanced music, and sing in professional venues,” said Katherine Greenfield, the choir teacher at MHS.

The Utah Music Educators Association sponsored the event. They also sponsor All-State Choir, Jazz Band and Orchestra events that highlight 2,100 music students from the state during the course of the events spread out during the year.

“Being a high school choir director is a joy,” said Greenfield. “I find great fulfillment in teaching music and working with students to help them reach their potential, develop their talents and provide memorable opportunities for students to perform in great venues and sing beautiful music.”l

WYATT SESSIONS, Chase Stephenson and Miyah West Conducting an experiment and recording results in the Experimental Design event.

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MEETING

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ate and wrestling coach, Dustin Rock, is a history teacher who has been back in Morgan for 14 years. Thanks to all three of you for your care of our students, staff and community.

Kelly Preece noted the importance of serving the public, the teachers, the

parents and students as a board member and his appreciation for the opportunity to meet and collaborate with board members from across the state at their annual conference. He emphasized, “It’s awesome to be a part of those people… who have the students, parents and teachers at heart.”

The big news of the evening was Superintendent Jacobs’ announcement that he will be retiring, effective June

30. He joked that after 30 years in education and ten years in Morgan, “I want to quit while we’re all ahead,” and noted that, “Change will be good for the district.”

The board will begin the hiring process for a new superintendent with the anticipation of being able to announce Dr. Jacobs’ replacement by the end of April.

Finally, if you missed the last in-

ternet safety training for parents, check out the flyer for the upcoming internet Safety for Parents and Students hosted at MHS Monday, Jan. 23, at 6 p.m.

And, if you’re looking for some family fun, Winterfest is Saturday, Jan. 20, at East Canyon; see the attached flyer. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 14, 2023, at 5 p.m. l

MADDIE WALLIN & CALEB LEWIS Testing properties of an unknown powder in the event Can't Judge a Powder.

BECK CAMPBELL AND MARSHALL WINEGAR WINDING up the glider in the Flight event.

AWARD WINNERS of this year’s honor choir: Brickman Walker, Payton Hatt, Caden Standing, Lauren Odum, Shannon Kobe.

A UTAH STATE Honor Choir Performance.

Photos by Katherine Greenfield

A LOOK BACK

Morgan City regroups after being turned down for grant to replace water tank

By Linda Petersen

It was a mixed bag of good and bad news as Morgan City Manager Ty Bailey reported to the city council on Jan. 10 how the city had fared in getting federal grants it had applied for.

The city did not receive a hoped-for $3 million smart grant from the Bureau of Land Management which city officials anticipated would help fund upsizing the North Morgan Water Tank to a 1.5 million gallons capacity. City officials had hoped to be able to rebuild the tank on the current property which the city would need to purchase. Estimates by the city engineer in 2022 indicated the cost would be around $6 million for the project. The city would have been required to provide a 50 percent match for which the city had been pursuing a Division of Water Resources loan.

In a June 14, 2022, city council meeting Bailey told the council the new tank would service approximately 5,000 connections. At that time Morgan City had about 1,600 connections. Upsizing the North Morgan Water Tank would secure the city’s water future for a long time, he said.

However, “Without the $3 million grant it doesn’t make financial sense for a loan of $6 million instead of $3 million,” Bailey said at the Jan. 10 meeting and indicated he would withdraw the city’s loan application. The city will now look at rehabilitating the existing tank to extend its life, Bailey said.

“Kale [Watkins, the city’s water operator] is taking another look at the water tank just to see what we can do to buy time,” he said. “Capacity we won’t get unless we build a new tank, but as far as rehabbing and maybe doing some minimal work on the treatment build-

ing, we’ll look at what we can do right now without breaking the bank.”

The city did better with a transportation land use connection grant and a technical planning assistance grant, Bailey said, and has been approved for two grants of $70,000 each to help develop a trails and parks master plan, along with a downtown plan.

“Those have really low match requirements,” he said. (Morgan City would be required to put up $15,000 for each.)

The city has also received a $455,000 rural opportunities grant which Morgan will have to match with $195,000 of its own funds, Bailey said. This will be used for five projects. Those projects include the conversion of the historic train depot into a visitors’ center and work to make it an “attraction” including developing a self-guided tour, along with efforts to help promote

the city’s recently acquired historic district designation.

“Morgan City received historic district designation from the National Parks Service so that will be signage, promotional materials and education to building owners, that sort of thing,” he said. “It would be pretty cool if we could put plaques on some of the significant buildings and homes.”

The grant would also help fund purchase of an events trailer or new mobile stage along with funds to incentivize the creation of event space in the city, Bailey said.

Bailey mentioned that Morgan City was only one of four applicants that got their full request for this grant.

“We got some compliments on the projects so we were pretty happy about that,” he said. l

MMS FBLA will move on to state after doing well at the Middle-Level Northern Region Competition

By Verlene Johnson

M organ Middle School’s Future Business Leaders of America inaugural chapter didn’t waste any time getting prepared for FBLA Middle-Level Northern Region Competition at Box Elder Middle School on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Eighteen members of the MMS FBLA chapter competed in both written tests and oral presentations.

Competing with seven other schools, including Orion, North Ogden, Wahlquist, Sandridge, T.H. Bell, InTech and Box Elder, MMS did very well placing in several events. First-place winners were: Alexis Greenwood, Career Exploration; Marissa Davis, Career Exploration. Second-place winners were:

Benjamin Hoffmann, Exploring Technology; Alexis Greenwood, Elevator Speech; Ailee Rose, FBLA Mission & Pledge. Thirdplace winners were: Hunter Hemingway, Exploring Economics; Sterling Wilde, Career Exploration.

Krachel Fullmer, MMS FBLA Advisor mentioned that the other schools they competed against are much bigger than MMS with several of them having competed in FBLA for several years. “So, for our students to go in and place as much as they did is just amazing. I am so proud of our students!"

Those who placed at region will now have an opportunity to compete at State which will take place March 27, at the Wasatch UVU campus. l

TREVOR ROBINSON, Chase Porter, Benjamin Hoffmann, Hunter Hemingway, Dylan Petersen and Sterling Wilde play it cool while waiting for testing to begin.

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MMS FBLA STUDENTS who placed at the Northern Region Competition (L-R Sterling Wilde, Hunter Hemingway, Benjamin Hoffmann, Ailee Rose, Alexis Greenwood, Marissa Davis).

MMS FLBA Chapter members.

AVELEY LONDON, AILEE ROSE AND MAELI LONDON smile big after finishing their last test at the Northern Region Competition.

ALEXIS CLARK, Marissa Davis, Alexis Greenwood, Lainee Limb, Devyn Young, Martina Gonzalez and Alexandria White are all smiles as they await results at the Northern Region Competition.

XAVIER CORNELIUS, STERLING WILDE and Aaron Bunn take a minute to relax in between tests at the Northern Region Competition.

Spirit Squad does well at Region

Saturday, Jan. 21, Morgan High School spirit squad, made up of Cheerleading team and Dance team, participated in 3A/4A Divisional Competition at Ben Lomond High School.

Cheerleading won:

1st in show

1st in sideline

Dance won:

2nd in sideline Spirit squad won: 2nd in sideline school/fight song

ALY WHITE won first place in the Jump Off Contest at Region.

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MHS SPIRIT SQUAD after winning two places in Region Divisional.

Photo by Roxanne Ovard

MHS CHEER TEAM performing at Region.

Photo by Roxanne Ovard

ELIIE WATTS, Jacey Woolsey and Ally Rowser at Region.

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MHS DANCE TEAM PERFORMING at Region.

MHS DANCE TEAM performing at Region.

Photo by Roxanne Ovard

SHERIFF’S DISPATCH

Just a reminder that the winter parking ordinance is now in effect. There is NO parking on the streets between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. beginning Nov. 1 through March 31.

Following are recent calls officers responded to from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office responded to a total of 173 calls from Jan. 13 through Jan. 19. Any arrests are listed as reported, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and convicted.

CROYDON

Jan. 14 - Assist

Jan. 16 - Keep the Peace, VIN Inspection ENTERPRISE

Jan. 13 - Traffic Stop

MILTON

Jan. 15 - Motorist Assist

Jan. 18 - Traffic Stop

Jan. 19 - Welfare Check

MORGAN

Jan. 13 - Susp Person, Fraud IP, Traffic Acc, Follow Up, Paper Service (2), Traffic Stop (6)

Jan. 14 - Traffic Stop (5), Premises Check, House Check, Susp Person, Barking Dog, Susp Vehicle

Jan. 15 - Premises Check (2), Fraud, Traffic Stop (7)

Jan. 16 - Traffic Stop (Enterprise); Premises Check, Traffic Acc, Susp Person, Traffic Stop (2), Susp Vehicle IP

Jan. 17 - Follow Up (2), Damage Property, Assist, Premises Check

Jan. 18 - Susp Vehicle, Extra Patrol, Traffic Stop (2), 21B Hemorrhage

Jan. 19 - Parking Problem, Animal Control, Traffic Stop (4)

Other Calls: Medical Assists (2), MOUNTAIN GREEN

Jan. 13 - Traffic Stop (5), Fraud, Welfare Check

Jan 14 - Traffic Stop (4), Susp Vehicle IP, Abandoned Veh, Animal Bite

Jan. 15 - Wildlife Prob, Traffic Stop (10), Susp Circ IP, Extra Patrol, Motor-

MORGAN COUNTY

FIRE & EMS

ist Assist

Jan 16 - Traffic Hazard, Power Line Prob, Traffic Stop

Jan. 17 - Premises Check (3), Traffic Stop (5)

Jan. 18 - Traffic Stop (4),

JAN. 18

Traffic Accidents (2), Fire

Assist Other Jurisdiction (2) I-84, Assist Traffic Accident (2) I-84, Info Law, Motorist Assist I-84, Press Call, Reckless Driver I-84, Suspicious Circumstance I-84, Suspicious Vehicle (3) I-84, Traffic Stops (15) I-84, Traffic Stops (2) Trappers Loop, Wildlife Problem: East Canyon State Park

ARRESTS: GENDER, AGE, RESIDENCE, CHARGES

Male, 41, Ogden, Obstruction of Justice-False Information, Possession of Controlled Substance, Marijuana/Spice, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Intoxication

Male, 19, Ogden, Failure to Stop/ Respond at Command of Police, Dangerous Weapon Possession by Restricted Person, Reckless Endangerment, DUI, Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana/Spice, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Reckless Driving, Unsafe Vehicle/Faulty Equipment

The VITA program opens for public use this month

By Alisha Copfer

The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. The individuals who qualify for these services typically make less than $60,000 per year or have disabilities. While the IRS manages this program, it is staffed by volunteers who want to make a difference in their communities.

In order to volunteer, people must be IRS-certified, which is a training offered through the IRS. Eight to 10 hours of online training are required, and a few open-book certification tests. Volunteers will help provide tax counseling and filing instructions to those in their community.

The VITA program begins its service in February with assistance sites located all over Davis County.

Bountiful City Hall, located at 795 S. Main St., Bountiful, is open Thursdays from 4:30 pm. to 7:30 p.m.

Davis Technical College, located at 550 E. 300 South, Kaysville, is open Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Francis Peak View Community Center, located at 600 W. Mutton Hollow Rd., Kaysville, is open Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Morgan Library, located at 50 N. 100 West, Morgan, is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For other available locations, see their website at earnitkeepitsaveitutah.org. l

Girls basketball survives Layton Christian

By Jackson Woolsey

On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Ben Lomond Scots came into town to face the Trojans. Morgan ended up with the win and Center Alyvia Jaffa scored an astounding 30 points and Elena Birkeland followed with 25 points and hit 5 shots from beyond the arc.

Thursday, Jan. 19, the Lady Trojan basketball team played host as the Layton Christian Eagles made the road trip to the valley.

Both teams came out strong in the opening quarter, but in the second, Morgan extended their lead after out scoring the eagles 24-8. The fireworks came in the second half as the Eagles came soaring back dropping 20 points in the third

frame to cut into the Trojans lead.

After the third, Morgan found themselves up by 9 to open the final quarter. The Lady Trojans struggled offensively as they only found 12 points in the fourth frame. Layton Christian put up 19 to make it a close game in the final seconds but it was Morgan who came out victorious and outlasted the Eagles to get the 63-61 win.

Alyvia Jaffa continued her dominance and led the Trojans with 13 and senior Amaya Rogers followed closely with 12 on the night. As a team they knocked down 6 triples.

After the win Morgan improves to 3-1 in region play and will take on the Ogden Tigers and the South Summit wildcats in their next games. l

SPORTS PREDICTIONS

Ipredict Morgan will beat South Summit on Jan. 27, 2023, at morgansportsnetwork.com. I think the score will be Morgan 73, South Summit 46!

THIS IS A DAN BASKETBALL TRIVIA QUESTION:

How many South Summit boys basketball has won?

The answer is two state championships in 1976 and 2000.

DO YOU KNOW?

Daniel Mudrow

What is Coach Brad Matthews’ record against South Summit at Morgan High School gym?

That answer is 8 wins and 2 losses.

There is a girls basketball game on Jan. 31 against Grantsville.

I predict the Morgan boys wrestling team will take first place in the wrestling divisional tournament at home on Feb. 3. l

Mountain Green Engine 131’s crew helped save a moose today. The 600-pound young lady had been hanging around various places in the Cottonwoods the last few days, and today she was by the elementary school. Utah DNR responded and tranquilized her, then called us to help the three DNR folks get her on the trailer. They then woke her up with Narcan so she could stand safely in the trailer. And then away she went to Hardware Ranch in Cache.

JAN. 21

Five calls in five hours along the same one mile stretch of I-84 last night included spun out cars, barrier crashes and two rollovers. Mountain Green Engine 131 and Morgan Fire&EMS Ambulance 121 responded near the rest area at the mouth of the canyon starting at about 5:30 p.m., and units cleared the last call around 11 p.m. Only one person chose to be transported by Ambulance 121 from the last, most serious crash which totally blocked the eastbound freeway for about 20 minutes. In order to reach that rolled pickup, engine and ambulance crews had to get out of their rigs and instruct cars and semis where to move in the Chinese puzzle of

backed up traffic on the bridge. Several crew members had to walk about a quarter mile through stopped cars to begin treatment and hazard control. The wrecks were attributed to excessive speed for slippery conditions. UHP was also investigating one crash for possible DUI.

MEET THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

CHIEF DEPUTY JAMES WAGNER

Chief Wagner has been in law enforcement for going on 25 years. After completing the Police Academy, he started his career working Corrections with the Arizona Department of Corrections. He then moved back to Utah and worked for Weber County Sheriff’s Office and Weber State Police Department. In his previous agencies, he had the opportunity to work in Patrol and Investigations prior to becoming a Supervisor and eventually an Assistant Chief of Police. He was thrilled to start a new adventure with Morgan County Sheriff’s Office in 2016. Many of the families and students in Morgan got to know him while he had the opportunity to serve as a School Resource Officer before being promoted to Patrol Sergeant and then Chief Deputy.

Chief Wagner was raised in Layton, Utah, and always wanted to be in Law Enforcement, even as a child. He is the dad to five awesome kids and married to the love of his life Tiffany. When not on duty, he enjoys spending time with his family, going to the

movies and hunting with his favorite buddy, his teenage son, who he says is quickly out hunting him. Chief Wagner feels so blessed and grateful to not only have a wonderful and supportive family at home but to be able to be part of the Morgan County community. His only regret in his career is that he hasn’t worked in Morgan County from the beginning. l

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EDUCATION SCHOOL MENU

MES TEACHER SPOTLIGHT Jennifer Bell

By Verlene Johnson

Jennifer Bell was born in California; however, she grew up in Ketchikan, Alaska. After graduating from Ketchikan High School, Bell attended the University of Montana. She later attended and graduated from the University of Phoenix with her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She is currently working on getting a Tech Endorsement as well as working on credits for a master’s degree in Computer Science in Education.

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, Jan. 30

Scrambled eggs, Muffin Variety

Cereal Variety, Orange Juice

Mandarin Oranges

Tuesday, Jan. 31

Donut Hole, Cereal Variety, Yogurt

Applesauce, Pears

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Breakfast burrito, Cereal Variety

Pineapple Tidbits, Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, Feb. 2

Pancake Sausage Stick, Cereal Variety,Sliced Peach es, Apple

Wedges

Friday, Feb. 3

Pancake Sausage Stick, Cereal Variety, Sliced Peaches, Apple Wedges

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, Jan. 30

Scrambled eggs, Muffin Variety

Cereal Variety, Orange Juice

Mandarin Oranges

Tuesday, Jan. 31

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

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Breakfast burrito, Cereal Variety

Pineapple Tidbits, Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, Feb. 2

Pancake Sausage Stick,,Cereal Variety, Sliced Peaches, Apple

Wedges

Friday, Feb. 3

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Mini Bagels, Strawberry Mini Bagel

Cereal Variety, Omelet Cheese

Orange Juice, Mandarin Oranges

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Lunch

Monday, Jan. 30

Mini Corn Dogs, Glazed Carrots

French Fries, Apple Juice, Fruit

Cocktail, Scooby Snacks, Fry

sauce

Tuesday, Jan. 31

WG Grilled Cheese, French Fries

Mandarin Oranges, Strawberry

Cup, Brownie, Fry sauce

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Chicken Gravy, Brown Rice, Wheat Roll, Peas, Baby Carrots

Peaches, Applesauce, Gelatin

Thursday, Feb. 2

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Pineapple Tidbits, Apple Wedges, Cookie

Dough

Friday, Feb. 3

Eggo Mini Waffles, Sausage Patty

Yogurt, high protein, Hashbrown

Triangles, Sweet Thing Puff, Blueberries, Orange Juice, Cinnamon Bread Stick

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle Lunch

Monday, Jan. 30

Hawaiin Haystacks, Brown Rice

Chow Mien Noodles, Olives

Wheat Roll, Corn Dogs, Curly

Fries, Chef Salad, Celery Sticks

Peas, Grapes, Pineapple Tidbits

Apples, Oranges, Slushie Cup

Tuesday, Jan. 31

Nacho Chips, Cheese Sauce

Taco Meat, Taco Salad, Burrito

Los cobos, Refried Beans

Corn, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail

Mandarin Oranges, Apples Oranges, Mrs Field Choc Chip

Cookie

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Taco Soup, With Cheese, Tortilla Strips, BLT Salad, Chicken Fillet

Patty, Wheat Bun, French Fries

Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges, Maple

Bar

Thursday, Feb. 2

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Mini Corn

Dogs, Cucumber Slices,Grape, Tomatoes, Pineapple Tidbits, Mandarin Oranges, Apples, Oranges, Chocolate Chip Cookie

Friday, Feb. 3

French Toast Stick, Sausage

Patty, Chicken Strips / Choice, BLT Salad, Hashbrown Triangles, Baby Carrots, Mandarin Oranges

Strawberry Cup, Apples, Oranges

Scooby Snacks

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, Jan. 30

Hawaiin Haystacks, Brown Rice

Chow Mien Noodles, Olives, Wheat Roll, Corn Dogs, Curly Fries, Chef Salad, Celery Sticks

Peas, Grapes, Pineapple Tidbits

Apples, Oranges, Slushie Cup

Tuesday, Jan. 31

Nacho Chips, Taco Meat, Cheese

Sauce, Taco Salad, Burrito Los cobos, Refried Beans, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Mandarin Oranges, Apples, Oranges, Mrs Field Choc

Chip Cookie

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Cowboy Lasagna, Bread stick 1ww, Chicken Caesar Salad, Corn Dogs, Crinkle Cut Fries, Broccoli Florets, Peas, Applesauce, Sliced Pears, Apples, Oranges, Apple Betty

Thursday, Feb. 2

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Popcorn

Chicken, Wheat Roll, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Pineapple

Tidbits, Mandarin Oranges

Apples, Oranges, Cookie Dough

Friday, Feb. 3

Chicken Strips / Choice, Peanut

Butter and Jelly, String Cheese

Wheat Roll, Potato Wedges, Broccoli Florets, Glazed Carrots, Sliced Peaches, Applesauce Apples, Oranges, Chocolate Chip Cookies

After working in the classroom in multiple capacities for nearly a decade, Bell began her formal teaching career 11 years ago, teaching fourth grade in Park City, Utah. After teaching fourth and fifth grade in Park City, she moved to South Carolina, where she taught in a mixed-grade classroom. While there, she was introduced to robotics in the classroom. She then spent the next five years at The McGillis School in Salt Lake City, teaching kindergarten through fifth grade along with the occasional sixth grade science class. “At the time, Lego Robotics was used in fifth grade for a brief time, but not in other classrooms,” said Bell. “I developed and implemented a science curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade, incorporating Lego Robotics into each of these science classrooms.”

Bell is currently in her first year teaching at Morgan Middle School, where she is teaching Computer Science with a robotics emphasis in which she says she feels blessed to be teaching fifth and sixth graders. Bell recalls learning how to type in high school on a typewriter because they did not have computers. “We did not have computers until I was a senior in high school, and I had to walk up to the community college to take the class. It is a bit ironic that I am now teaching Computer Science and Robotics.”

“When I was in high school, I started working with at-risk children and doing volunteer work. This extended into community programs and my work in preschool programs into my early adult life. I originally went into nursing; however, I decided to become a teacher recalling the impactful times I spent with many of these children,” said Bell.

“I love the energy children bring and the excitement you see in them when students’ eyes light up, and they are excited about something they are learning or used problem-solving to accomplish a task.”

In February, Bell moved from Draper, Utah, to Coalville, Utah, because they wanted to get out of the city into a smaller community.

When Bell was 19 years old, she met her husband while visiting family in California. He was stationed in the Navy and had come home for Thanksgiving with her stepbrother. They have been married for 26 years and have two “amazing” adult sons.

In her spare time, Bell loves to hike with her family and husky, Koa. They love to travel, scuba dive and just explore the world whenever they can. l

The Morgan County Library is going "Fine Free in '23!" No late fees will be charged for overdue books. But what about existing library fines? You can read off your outstanding balance. We will give up to $5 credit for every hour read. Stop into the library for details, or to pick up a reading log.

MHS Career Fair

By Ethan Hoffmann

Wednesday, Jan. 18, Morgan High School had its annual Career Fair. One by one, different floors were called to the auditorium to prepare for the exciting day ahead.

Ellissa Clark, daughter of Jennifer Clark, the FACS teacher at MHS, gave the introductory/keynote speech at the beginning of the school day. In her speech, she told the story of her experience in the world of work. “I shared where I worked during high school,

the internships I did during college and how I got the job I currently have,” said Elissa.

“The overall message I was trying to convey was to lean in—or in other words give your best effort—to whatever you’re doing.” She strongly emphasized the fact that she really wanted the kids to understand that there are a lot of opportunities out there, and they should actively pursue them even if it seems scary or intimidating. In the words of Elissa, “When those opportunities don’t seem to exist, they should put effort into creating them.”

MMS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

After the students were excused from the auditorium, they went straight to their first hour where their teachers gave them a punch card. The slogan on these cards were “your passport to success.” These punch cards would serve as both their educational credit and a ticket for a raffle at the end of the day. Big prizes consisted of Bluetooth speakers, airpods, headphones and gift cards for local businesses such as S.O.S. and Subway. The students then proceeded to various panels and classes located in different classrooms on all three floors of the building. Each stu-

dent was required to attend at least three panels in order to enter the raffle. The presenter areas were as follows:

Agriculture, food and natural resources, architecture and construction, arts, audio/visual technology and communications, business, finance and marketing, computer science and information technology, education and training, engineering and technology, health science, hospitality and tourism, human services, law, public safety, corrections and security, manufacturing and transportation, distribution and logistics. l

Morgan Middle School

BRAXTON CROXFORD

ELIAS HANSEN 6TH

HALEIGH CORY 6TH

HUNTLEY GALE 8TH

JACE CLARK 5TH

KARSON HOWE 7TH

MARISSA DAVIS 7TH MASON

QUELIE BANGERTER 5TH

REESO CHACON 6TH

SOPHIA CORDEIRO 7TH

TRAE BUNN 5TH

STUDENTS ATTENDING a class in Mrs. Giles classroom.

Courtesy Photos

ELISSA CLARK giving her keynote speech.

OBITUARY

Billy J Mortenson

September 29, 1934 – January 10, 2023

Billy J Mortenson – Billy J Mortenson 88, returned to the Man Upstairs from Scenic, Arizona on January 10, 2023. He was born September 29, 1934 in Porterville, Utah to Parley and Edith Jasper Mortenson. He was raised in Porterville Utah and attended Morgan High School where he played baseball, basketball and football. He met his wife Lucy Irene Gardner at the Trout Springs café where she spilt his milkshake all over him. They were later married and sealed on May 25, 1956 for time and eternity in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were blessed with a daughter and a son, Trina Kay and Cory Jay.

After their marriage Bill served in the Army and was stationed in Virginia where he served as a mechanic. His automotive skills were quickly recognized and he was promoted to head of the motor pool.

When he returned home, he bought an old Mac truck and livestock trailer. He started hauling sheep, and livestock which kept him busy. He transported sheep for Mortenson Brothers. He always liked sheep and they would manage up to 6,000 heads at a time.

Bill had a lifelong career working in management overseeing mechanics and also as a driver. He worked for many truck lines including Barton, Rio Grande, Transcon, Utah-Wyoming, and Wardell Brothers. He had a good time everywhere he went. The jobs always came looking for him, he never looked for a job.

Bill loved to sing and was a talented yodeler. He had a song and a joke for every occasion. He was an excellent hunter and could shoot a deer from where others couldn’t even see it. He loved flashy things and a beautiful car. He enjoyed traveling across the country with his wife Irene in their RV. Together they went camping, fishing and occasional four-wheeling with family and friends.

After his wife’s passing in 2008 he reconnected with an old friend Madeline Strong and chose to spend the rest of his life with her. They were married January 2, 2009 in Mesquite, Nevada. They spent their honeymoon traveling over the next year and Bill enjoyed to continue to travel with Madeline and create new memories

together. The settled in Scenic Arizona.

Surviving is his wife of 14 years Madeline Strong, Daughter Trina Kay (Steve) Hinds of and Son, Cory Jay, (Julie) Mortenson, Step-children Gary (Jackie) Strong, Karen Strong, four grandchildren, Lyndzi (Jacob) Elsmore, Heidi (T.J.) Ralphs, Brodi (Jessica) Hinds, Kheston Mortenson and step grandchildren, Chad (Jen) Strong, ShaRae (Craig) Spencer, Jake (Hannah) Strong, Chase (Heather) Strong and 16 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister Beverly (Bill) Dahlquist.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lucy Irene Gardner Mortenson, parents Parley and Edith Jasper Mortenson, brother Wendell Mortenson, and Stepson Kelly Strong.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 21st at 1:00 p.m. at the Enterprise Chapel, 2755 W. Old Hwy Rd. Morgan, UT. Friends and family may visited with the family prior from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.

Those who wish to pay their respects may where their belt buckle on the left side for the services.

The family would like to thank Mesa View Hospice in Mesquite, NV. Specifically Hallie, Veronica and Adri for their kindness and support during the end of life transition.

BRAIN TEASERS

Please Share your Local Sweetheart Story

Do you have a sweetheart story to share?

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Morgan County News is planning to feature local love stories during the month of February.

Please submit a love story you think should be selected as one of the featured articles throughout the month. Whether it’s a milestone wedding anniversary, a high-school sweetheart story or any special love story rooted in Morgan, please email your idea or suggestions to rachel.c@themorgannews.com.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Unless otherwise posted, the Morgan County School District Board of Education will meet in the district office located at 67 North 200 East in Morgan, Utah on the dates listed below. Meetings begin at 5:00 P.M.

Tuesday, January 10 (Work Meeting at 4:00 pm)

Tuesday, February 14 Tuesday, March 14 (Public Hearing School Fees)

Tuesday, April 11 (Public Hearing School Fees)

Tuesday, May 9 (Work Meeting at 4:00 pm)

Tuesday, June 13 (Budget Meeting at 7:00 pm)

Tuesday, July (No meeting scheduled)

Tuesday, August 8 (Public Hearing Truth in Taxation)

Tuesday, September 12 (Work Meeting at 4:00 pm)

Tuesday, October 10

Tuesday, November 14

Tuesday, December 12

Special meetings will be called as needed and public notices posted 24 hours prior to the meetings.

Morgan Historical Society seeks a new historian

By Cherril Grose Chairperson of the Morgan Historic Dis-

and Preservation Committee

I f you love history and see the value in maintaining all aspects of the history of Morgan County, you could be the person we are looking for to fill the position.

The County Historian position is currently a part-time position. In addition, you would be working with a part-time assistant.

As County Historian, you would be responsible for maintaining and adding to the archive library with the help of the Assistant Historian. You would coordinate with the State Historical Society in this effort. The archive library is currently located in the Morgan County Library.

As County Historian, you would also be concerned with the preservation of historic buildings, trails, archaeological sites and other historical treasures. You would coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for guidance and help.

Parts of Morgan City have recently been designated as a National Historic District by the National Park Service. This is a great honor for Morgan, and the preservation of this district is also a concern for the County Historian. In this effort, the County Historian is an important advisor of the Morgan Historic District and Preservation Committee and needs to coordinate

Monday

The Bachelor (4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Last “Bachelorette” season’s runnerup, Zach Shallcross, welcomes a new group of women ready to fall in love to Bachelor Mansion this season. While Shallcross didn’t find love with Rachel Recchia, he has opened his arms to 32 potential love interests.

The Watchful Eye

FREE 10 p.m.

Freeform’s newest drama kicks off its run with a double-episode series premiere. Mariel Molina stars as Elena Santos, a young woman with a complicated past, as she maneuvers her way into a job as a live-in nanny for an affluent family.

Tuesday

La Brea (5) KSL 8 p.m.

This time-jumping drama returns with a double-episode mid-season premiere. In the first hour, the Harrises return to 10,000 B.C. to upload a virus that will stop all sinkholes; in the second story, Lucas and Sam investigate a murder.

Will Trent

(4) KTVX 9 p.m.

A local football hero’s wife is shot in what appears to be a robbery gone wrong, and Will (Ramón Rodríguez) is determined to quickly solve the case. Elsewhere, Angie (Erika Christensen) and Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin) look into a realtor’s murder.

That Dirty Black Bag

AMC 9 p.m.

Tonight’s episode adds another chapter to this story. Red Bill (Douglas Booth) is captured by Butler (Aidan Gillen), a cannibalistic killer who later attempts to deceive and poison McCoy (Dominic Cooper) and Kurt (Ivan Shaw).

Wednesday Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

This new special, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the beloved series, sees artists including Black Eyed Peas, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Hayley Erbert, NE-YO, Retta, Kal Penn and The Muppets perform classic “Schoolhouse Rock!” hits.

NOVA (7) KUED 8 p.m.

This new episode looks at how more than 10,000 workers toiled for more than a decade to build the Elizabeth Line, a brand-new subterranean railroad

with the Morgan City Offices. Although this district is currently just within the city limits, future efforts to expand to other areas of the county would be advantageous to the community.

You would be assisted in your efforts with historic preservation by the Morgan County Historical Society Board of Trustees, and you would work in coordination with the Morgan County Librarian, especially in the financial aspects of the job.

You would work through the county commissioner over the historical society.

This job also requires working with other entities within the county, in such areas as tourism, the arts council and other groups that have a connection to the preservation and promotion of the history of Morgan County.

This position is more than just a job;

it is a chance to truly make a difference to Morgan County and be involved in efforts in which you could take great pride. You would be the face of the Morgan Historical Society, representing the community of Morgan, and as such, would be responsible for historical presentations and events.

If you feel that you could be that person, apply with Julie Rees, the county human resource contact. You will find the opening posted on www.morgancountyutah.gov under hiring, or you may visit the HR office in the Morgan County Courthouse. l

under London. One of Europe’s largest engineering projects, they confronted immense challenges.

Thursday

Call Me Kat (13) KSTU 8:30 p.m.

Kat (Mayim Bialik) continues to defy societal expectations—and her mom’s expectations, too—as she follows her own path to fulfillment and true happiness in life. The series, which was inspired by British sitcom “Miranda,” is in its third season.

The Chase

(4) KTVX 9 p.m.

Who will outwit the Chaser? Victoria “The Queen” Groce holds court tonight as the featured Chaser, and she’ll go toe-to-toe with a drama teacher, a substitute teacher and a tour guide. The fast-paced quiz show is hosted by Sara Haines.

Friday 2023 NHL All-Star Skills Competition

ESPN 5 p.m.

Ahead of Saturday’s All-Star Game in Sunrise, Fla., the NHL’s top scorers and goaltenders take part in a skills showcase and competition. Events include Fastest Skater, Hardest Shot and the ever-popular Breakaway Challenge. Game Theory With Bomani Jones

HBO 9 p.m.

Emmy-winning sports journalist and TV personality Bomani Jones returns to the sports desk in a new episode from this show’s second season. He shares his satirical takes on the intersection of sports and culture through mono logues, sketches and deep dives.

Saturday 2023 NHL All-Star Game

(4)

Hockey’s brightest stars face off in the NHL’s annual All-Star Game, broadcast live from the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. An initial roster of 32 players (one from each team) was selected by the league and fans voted on the other 12 all-stars.

Thursday

AMC 9 a.m.

Groundhog

ACT Prep at MHS

By Gwen Romero MSD information officer

Each spring, high school juniors state wide take the ACT, a college readiness assessment that also aids students with college admissions and course placement and helps them to qualify for scholarships. This test replaces the old core test or SAGE test and is recognized by colleges and universities nationwide.

This year, Morgan High's juniors will take the exam on Tuesday, March 7. Teachers from the core areas that are tested are offering extra preparation courses before school, beginning on Monday, Jan. 23. Students do not need to register for these review sessions; they are in a drop-in format, held in the facilitating teacher's classroom.

Sessions run from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. as designated below:

Monday, Jan. 23, thru Thursday, Jan. 26 — Reading with Mrs. Pentz

Monday, Jan. 30, thru Thursday, Feb. 2 — English with Mrs. Romero

Monday, Feb. 6, thru Thursday, Feb. 9 — Science with Mrs. Croft *No session during the last two weeks of the term.*

Monday, Feb. 27, thru Friday, March 4 — Math with the math team (contact Mrs. Valdez)

Why should your student take

The Hunger Games

AMC 4 p.m.

It’s a “Hunger Games” marathon as AMC airs all four films back-to-back.

Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen, a resourceful teen whose defiance in the first installment, 2012’s “The Hunger Games,” inspires rebellion and retaliation in the sequels.

Saturday Night Live

(5) KSL 9:30 p.m.

Season 48 continues with a new installment airing tonight. The celebrity hosts this season have included Aubrey Plaza and Michael B. Jordan, who hosted the Jan. 28 episode, as well as Miles Teller, Amy Schumer, Steve Martin and Martin Short.

Sunday 2023 Pro Bowl Games

(4) KTVX ESPN 1 p.m.

The NFL’s version of an All-Star Game, the annual Pro Bowl Game has been reimagined for 2023. Peyton and Eli Manning will coach the teams, as the top-voted players from the AFC and NFC compete in skills challenges and a non-contact flag football game.

Murder in Big Horn

SHOW 8 p.m.

From directors Razelle Benally and Matthew Galkin, this new docu-series examines the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of women and girls from Montana’s Big Horn County, as part of the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW).

Vienna Blood

The cinema has captured the imagination of the Viennese strikes at a film premiere, investigating the curious

patient at hospital.

ACT prep? Teachers will familiarize students with the structure of the test, the types of texts and problems they will be working with, and the types of questions they will have to answer. Sessions will include both concept reviews and test taking strategies to help students maximize their scores. You can message the facilitator with any questions about a specific session.

Juniors do not need to register for the March ACT but should have created their accounts at www.act. org. Students who plan to attend university are strongly encouraged to take the test again, usually in April or June of their junior year or October of their senior year. ACT. org has additional test preparation tools available in the student account.

If you have a freshman or sophomore and want your student to be better prepared for the ACT, the ACT Aspire will be given in May. This tests the same content as the national ACT with extra time for each section and gives you feedback on academic strengths, areas that need improvement and the expected ACT equivalent score.

For more information, you can also contact your student's counselor or Mr. Costa, the assessment coordinator at the high school. l

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

With the recent premiere of Netflix’s “That ‘90s Show,” many of the stars of the series’ original ‘70s counterpart have become top of mind once more. One “That ‘70s Show” star who never quite lost his sparkle, however, is Ashton Kutcher, who played dumbyet-lovable Kelso across all eight seasons. Now, Kutcher finds himself front and center once more in the new film “Your Place or Mine,” premiering Friday, Feb. 10, on Netflix.

The romantic comedy sees Kutcher and “Legally Blonde” (2001) star Reese Witherspoon star as Peter and Debbie, a pair of adults who have been best friends ever since a romantic encounter brought them into each other’s lives some 20 years ago. Now living across the country from one another, Peter senses single mom Debbie’s stress levels rising and offers to look after her son (Wesley Kimmel, “WandaVision”) in Los Angeles for a week while she stays in his New York apartment and gets reacquainted with herself. When she meets one of Peter’s friends, however, what Debbie needs from life becomes clearer than ever. Zoe Chao (“Love Life”), Jesse Williams (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and Steve Zahn (“The White Lotus”) also star.

Born Feb. 7, 1978, to parents Diane (nee Finnegan) and Larry Kutcher in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Christopher Ashton Kutcher grew up in a rural Iowan town called Homestead. One of three kids, including his sister, Tausha, and twin brother, Michael, Kutcher had a fairly standard upbringing until he was discovered by a talent scout while attending the University of Iowa. Soon after this encounter, he left his biochemical engineering program to pursue modelling full time — acting would quickly follow.

Day

It’s Groundhog Day (again). On Thursday, Feb. 2, AMC presents repeat airings of the beloved 1993 film “Groundhog Day” from director Harold Ramis. Bill Murray stars as weatherman Phil, who is forced to relive Groundhog Day over and over (and over) again while covering the festivities in Punxsutawney, Pa.

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One important thing to understand when you read is cause and effect

On February 2, the town of Punxsutawney begins the big Groundhog Day celebration before sunrise.

As the sun rises, I get ready to emerge from my stump. All eyes are on me!

For example, in the legend of Groundhog Day, when the groundhog sees his shadow, he goes back in his burrow. In this case, the effect is that the groundhog goes back in his burrow. That is what happens. What causes him to go back in his burrow? Getting frightened by his shadow.

1. With a parent or learning buddy at home, select an article from today’s newspaper. Read the headline. Discuss what you think caused the news reported in the headline.

Once my prediction has been made, the crowd cheers for me. Then I go back to sleep until spring!

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Excrement chamber Nest Spy hole Main entrance Groundhogs hibernate all winter long in burrows they dig. paper pencil cup ashlight

GROUNDHOG WEATHER SHADOWS BURROW BROWN LOUIS CHAMBER SPRING SOURCE FOOD WEEKS PHIL FEBRUARY SIX WAKE L E C R U O S Y F I K S X C H R S G H A I I A B E O Y P W U D X S H W R F O O D P D T E A X W L R N Y A E U S P I U R X E K R K N O M G U W S B G R N W O R B X E G C H A M B E R F Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognize identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Robert Louis Stevenson said a shadow is like a rubber ball because it grows and shrinks throughout a day. Try this experiment to find out why shadows change size.

Hold the flashlight almost directly above the cup. Draw the shadow you see.

Think About It: What time of day would Punxsutawney Phil have his long shadow?

…but if the sun isn’t shining, then there are no shadows to be seen. I stay out looking for food, and spring will arrive very soon! Standards

Here is a guessing game to play with one or more friends. Each player cuts out shapes and pictures of objects from the newspaper and holds them up, one at a time, in front of a light source. Take turns guessing what kind of shape or object is casting the shadow.

Standards Link: Physical Science: Objects can be described in terms of their physical properties (shape).

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