The Morgan County News | March 3, 2023

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MHS girls bring home 5th state basketball title

By Liisa London Mecham

For the second time in three years, the Morgan High girls’ basketball team brought home the gold from the 3A State Girls Basketball Tournament. After entering the tournament as a third seed behind Grantsville and Richfield, the Trojans defeated both teams, including the Cowboys who beat them twice during the regular season, enroute to their championship.

Coach Sterling Mack commented, “It’s hard to win one championship so this one is pretty cool. Lots of grit and resilience was shown throughout this year, so it was a very fun year. Playing your rival in a state championship game after losing to them twice and then winning in the finals is pretty epic. This movie would sell!”

For the graduating seniors, the state tournament has been a four-year showcase of determination and focus as the Trojans have finished higher than their entering seed every year of the Class of 2023’s tenure on the court. Although this year’s leap from third seed to first place wasn’t as dramatic as the 2021 vault from eighth seed to first, the Trojans showed their dominance as they jumped out to a big lead over the Cowboys in the championship game and held on to win it at the end 70-66.

Mack first identified the tenacity of his seniors in eighth grade when he met them for the first time after he arrived in Morgan to teach. “This group of seniors is the first group I taught when they were in 8th grade,” Mack said. “I remember having very competitive games during PE classes back then with not

SNAP benefits end giving individuals less for groceries

Millions of Americans’ grocery budgets will shrink this month even as prices remain high due to inflation. The pandemic era boost to SNAP benefits has ended, and individuals will get on average $90 less this month.

Republicans challenge Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday over challenges to the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan. A majority of the court's conservatives indicated great skepticism, and it seems the Republican-led state challengers could be on the verge of invalidating the plan. A final decision on the case is expected this summer.

Murdoch testifies in defamation case

Rupert Murdoch knew in late 2020 that the hosts on Fox News were endorsing lies from then-President Donald Trump about election fraud, but did nothing to stop it. Under oath in a $1.6 billion defamation case, Murdoch says he wishes Fox News had been “stronger in denouncing” false claims of election fraud.

Despite high inflation Americans are still spending

Americans are doing something weird. Despite high inflation, they've been spending like crazy, and personal spending went up 1.8% in January. Is this a good thing? It's hard to tell. If spending continues to grow, the Fed could raise interest rates again. But if spending cools, it would raise concerns of a recession.

Erythritol sweetener linked to negative health outcomes

The food industry product erythritol has been linked to higher likelihoods of cardiovascular problems, according to a new study. Erythritol is used to bulk up the volume of products such as stevia and monkfruit. The study has found that higher levels of erythritol in sweetener products have a similarly higher correlation to blood clotting, heart attack and stroke than natural sugar products. The product has been highly successful as a component of “zero calorie” substitutes for sugar.

MORGAN CELEBRATES as Athletic Director Kade Morrell awards the first place trophy.

JUNIOR LIV JAFFA soars over her competition to catch the ball. Jaffa was named MVP of the tournament.

Photos courtesy of Mike Despain, Morgan Sports Network

Position filled The Board of Education appoints a new superintendent page 8

Local youth teams kick off spring soccer season in St. George

By Liisa London Mecham

Hundreds of cars raced south on I-15 from northern Utah over Presidents’ Day Weekend carrying talented soccer players who were ready to kick off the spring soccer season with outdoor tournaments in St. George and other surrounding cities. Many Morgan families joined the annual migration south to coach and cheer on their budding soccer stars in the tournaments that signal the opening of spring soccer.

One of the longest running spring tournaments in St. George is the Ice Breaker soccer tournament. In its 39th year, with the first games played in 1984, the tournament has hosted “tens of thousands” of players over the years according to its website. This year the tournament included 240 teams from six states. Teams usually participate from Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Idaho, Wyoming and Utah.

Cody Birt, coach of the U14-Summit FC (known as Morgan Fire until this year), has been taking competition teams to the Ice Breaker for several years. Birt and assistant coach Cody Howe, both long-time Morgan residents, played soccer at Morgan High in the 1900s. They have been coaching soccer for over 12 years, and their current team for seven. “The Ice Breaker is a nice warm up to get back into the swing of playing soccer outside again on a big field.”

Like many competition soccer teams, Birt’s team plays Futsal, or indoor soccer, during the winter months to keep their skills up while the snow covers the fields. The indoor season prepared the Summit FC boys well because they came out and won all four of their games at the tournament and emerged with gold medals in their division. Along their path to the gold, Summit FC only allowed one goal the entire tournament.

Birt was especially proud of his team and the way they’ve come together and are “making the team mesh” after some players left the team and others joined. Two players were returning to the pitch at the Ice Breaker for the first time since injuries sidelined them the past few years. One player broke his hip last fall and came back for the tournament, and another returned after a two-year absence due to a chronic illness. “It was great to see everyone out on the field again,” Birt said.

“I love coaching and the boys,” he said. “It’s addicting to work with these kids and see their progress as they become better. It’s not about wins and losses for me; it’s about developing athletes and seeing their improvements and confidence grow.”

SPORTS SPORTS PREDICTIONS

The Vipers, a U-11 girls team, who featured four Morgan players–Bostynn Lee, Joslyn Jensen, Elle Johnson and Reese Randall–also had a successful run at the Ice Breaker Tournament. These four girls have been playing together since second grade and moved to the Vipers last year. They’ve had a successful year, advancing to the championship game their past four tournaments and securing first place last summer in Park City.

At the Ice Breaker, they placed second in their division. Bostynn’s mom, Brittney Lee said, “They went undefeated heading into the championship game with only one goal scored against them in three games. They just barely lost in the championship.”

The girls, who are coached by head coach Brock Loomis and assistants Natalie Bryce and Jeff Lee, love playing together. Randall said, “My favorite part of the team is how good of friends we are and how well we get along together.”

Johnson, aka “Elvis,” enjoyed the warm weather and hanging out doing things with her team. She said, “The teams we played against were different teams that we had played before, which was great.”

Jensen, who is nicknamed J-Money, gave a very honest assessment of the trip south, “I like to travel to hot places in the winter and miss school.” She also said, “I liked the Ice Breaker

By Daniel Mudrow

Morgan High School baseball history

This history of Morgan County baseball started in 1914. It started in 1948 and restarted in 1992. The baseball team of 1951 was the only state championship of Morgan baseball.

Morgan High School in 1951, the coach was Kent Murdock. They hold six region championships and they make up in every playoffs since 2016 to 2019, 20212022 and the current. Jed Stuart, the head coach, in 1992 to 1995 was a baseball player for Morgan High baseball team, and Ryan Lunt now in sixth season. Jason Vent was 1996 team. their game will be on GameChanger.

They will play at American Leadership Academy on March 6 at 3:30 p.m. American Leadership was run of baseball second place of 3A in baseball.

They will play Manti Templars on March 10, and also on March 10 they will play Beaver Beavers. They will play the Delta Rabbits on March 14 at 3:30 p.m. They will play Judge Memorial on March 16 at home.

History of Morgan High School boys soccer

The Morgan High School boys soccer team played in the 1991-1992 state championship of Morgan. The undefeated team had 17 wins and no losses in 1992. They hold eight region championships. They will play Emery in St. George on March 9, and March 10 vs. Juab at Desert Hills. They will play Snow Canyon on March 11, and first time since they will play Snow Canyon since 2004 state tournament.

Tournament because it pushed us to play hard since we had to play premier teams.”

Bostynn summed it up, “We all have so much fun, we work together and our coaches are awesome. My favorite position is middle defense. I love blasting the ball up the field to my teammates.”

Morgan’s U-11 Boys’ Summit FC team enjoyed the perfect weather while their team went 2-2 as reported by Tyler Archibald. Archibald’s older

son Jonas, an MHS freshman, got an extra perk out of the Ice Breaker Tournament. He was able to make some money as a referee while watching his younger brother play.

Congrats to all of the other Morgan players and fans who participated in the Ice Breaker Tournament. l

THE U-11 TEAM FOUGHT hard and opened their season with two wins and two losses at the Ice Breaker.

Photo courtesy of Tyler Archibald

THE U-14 SUMMIT FC team from Morgan brought home the gold in their bracket from the Ice Breaker Tournament.

Photo courtesy of Katie Mecham

FOUR MORGAN PLAYERS helped their team score second place in their division.

Photo courtesy of Brittney Lee

Turning a ‘passion project’ into a budding business

By Alisha Copfer

As a third generation Morganite, Jennifer Remund opened her gem store with her family in mind. “The entire family is from Morgan, so she called the store MorganiteGems,” said Linda Rawson, Remund’s mother.

MorganiteGems started selling handmade products on Etsy under the brand name of 2BizChicks and had over 5,000 sales. In September 2022, Remund decided to open a retail store and rebrand to MorganiteGems, “because she is passionate about crystals and gemstones,” said Rawson. “Jennifer runs this fantastic store and constantly adds beautiful pieces to the inventory.”

The new website states, “Amid the hustle of our busy, modern world, there is a strong need for calm, quiet, positive energy. As successful businesswomen, we get it! After a long day, we need to retreat into a creative space to ground ourselves and unwind. And that’s where we came up with the idea for MorganiteGems.”

Remund is the primary owner, and Rawson helps when she can. Together, they also own DynaGrace Enterprises, also located in Morgan since 2006. DynaGrace is a women-owned business that does Information Technology (IT),

including writing software.

Rawson says that all of the products sold at MorganiteGems have an earth science base. These include the abundance grid, zodiac, fertility, protection and love crystal sets. In addition, Remund and Rawson are constantly creating positive mindset tools, including crystal starter sets, crystal phone grips, tumbled stones, gemstone jewelry and more. The inventory, both online and in-store, updates frequently.

“MorganiteGems aims to ensure you feel confident in your spiritual practices and crystal use,” said Rawson. “Therefore, we include a helpful information card with most crystals you buy. The gemstones have scientific and metaphysical properties, traditional uses and an affirmation to utilize the qualities of the gemstone.”

Remund and Rawson actively encourage others, especially women, to believe in themselves and want to help make other businesses successful. “Women in business rock, and we want to help in any way we can,” Rawson said.

MorganiteGems is located at 151 N. State St., Morgan, and customers can also make purchases at etsy.com/shop/ morganitegemsut. l

Morgan County Historical Society

Morgan County Historical Society is partnering with the Utah Division of State History to preserve and share Morgan’s history. Join them at a “Scan and Share” event on Friday, March 17, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morgan County Library, 50 N. 100 West.

Bring photos, scrapbooks, letters and other historical materials that represent the past, current families and the community. Staff and volunteers will engage with attendees to learn more about their items. Reserve your spot at signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ADAC22A6F4C34-morgan. l

MEET THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER NEIL GREEN

Green has been working in law enforcement for over 14 years. He loves working with the close knit community of Morgan County and enjoys the support that the Sheriff’s Office receives from the community members. During his time in law enforcement, he has worked in assignments such as patrol, Drug Recognition Expert, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Field Training Officer and is currently assigned as a School Resource Officer. Green grew up in Farmington and graduated from Davis High School. He also graduated from the University of Utah. Green loves to travel with his family and enjoys live music.

A SHELF IN MORGANITEGEMS featuring some of the rocks and crystals customers may purchase.

Courtesy photo

A LOOK

MORGAN COUNTY FIRE & EMS

The fire department has had 124 calls this year, which is a little over two calls per day.

Saturday, Feb. 25, the Morgan County Fire & EMS escorted the Morgan High girl’s basketball team back into the city after their State Championship win. The department sent out one fire engine and one truck along with a new deputy to welcome the girls back home. “It’s a fun tradition, and it works

MARCH NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

out well to make a bit of noise that late,” said Morgan County Fire Assistant Chief Dave Rich.

The fire department met the girls at the first rest stop and led them back into town with sirens blaring. “It means a lot to the girls,” said Rich. He said that it is a long standing tradition to escort any winning team and that it was “amazing to see the number of parents and fans that were up at that time to welcome them home.” l

MORGAN SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR

Lunch served at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

MONDAYS - Quilting at 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS - Mahjong at 1 p.m.

THURSDAYS - Cards at 1 p.m.

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND

THURSDAY Puzzles at 1 p.m.

MARCH 1 TO APRIL 6:

Living Well with Chronic Pain classfree self management workshop for those with chronic pain or caretakers. Class will be held for six weeks on

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. (call to sign up).

MARCH 7:

Birthday celebration at 12:30 at p.m.

Greeting card making class at 1:00 pm (call to sign-up)

Shopping trip to Ogden at 1:30 p.m.

MARCH 16:

St. Patrick's Day party at 12:30 p.m.

MARCH 21:

Medicare help from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

MARCH 27:

Trip to Terrace Plaza Playhouse at 4:30 p.m.

BRAIN TEASERS

1 World Candle Day, Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, Self-Injury Awareness Day, Women’s History Day, World Music Therapy Day, Zero Discrimination Day

2 World Teen Mental Wellness Day, Read Across America Day

3 World Wildlife Day, World Birth Defects Day, Employee Appreciation Day, World Hearing Day

4 Grammar Day, World Obesity Day

5 Cheese Doodle Day, Namesake Day

6 Oreo

Morgan County gets behind development at Wasatch Peaks — again

By Linda Petersen

Morgan County commissioners have again expressed support for the creation of a public infrastructure district for Wasatch Peaks Ranch. The county had previously approved the creation of the district in June 2021, but Wasatch Peaks Ranch did not submit that resolution to the office of the lieutenant governor in time (required under Utah law), the ski development’s representative Aaron Wade told the commission at their Feb. 21 meeting. The commission subsequently voted in favor of a new resolution that evening.

In forming the district Wasatch Peaks had been working “to finalize some boundaries, a few things were in flux and that caused us to lapse the timing that the lieutenant governor’s office would still approve the creation of the district,” Wade said. Wasatch Peaks needed a new resolution from the county commission to “reset the clock” and get approval from the lieutenant governor, he said.

A public infrastructure district is a special service district which funds infrastructure improvements in a given area. Formation of the district is necessary because there are no other governmental entities willing to “undertake the planning, design, acquisition, construction installation, relocation, redevelopment and financing of the public improvements needed for the project,” according to a district governing document submitted to the county. The service district levies its own assessments to cover these costs.

In approving the governing docu-

ment, the county authorizes the district “to provide for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, installation, relocation and redevelopment of the public improvements from the proceeds of debt to be issued by the district,” it said.

“It is intended that the district will provide a part or all of the public improvements for the use and benefit of all anticipated inhabitants and taxpayers of the district. The primary purpose of the district will be to finance the construction of these public improvements. The district is not being created to provide any ongoing operations and maintenance services,” it also said.

Some local Morgan County residents had previously fought against development in the privately-owned ski area, which covers close to 10,000 acres of mostly undeveloped land, and the formation of the district. They filed a referendum application on Nov. 6, 2019, to bring it before Morgan County voters, but the application was rejected because of some paperwork/timing issues. The referendum petition has been the subject of several lawsuits and countersuits among the petitioners, Morgan County and Wasatch Peaks. Currently the case is before Judge Noel Hyde for judgement.

In October 2019, Morgan County authorized a resort special district for the development and entered into a development agreement with Wasatch Peaks. At that meeting, 20 local residents addressed the county commission about future development of Wasatch Peaks. Most of them expressed their support for the development.l

Croydon bridge reconstruction falls behind schedule

By Linda Petersen

Reconstruction of the Devil’s Slide Bridge two miles west of Croydon is going to be interrupted, County Commission Chair Mike Newton told fellow commissioners at their Feb. 21 meeting.

“That project is behind schedule and the current situation is not real great,” he said. “The water flows that we’re going to have this year are definitely going to be greater than what was anticipated and that has had a detrimental impact on the project.”

County officials are working with UDOT and the contractor, Wadsworth Bros. Construction, to determine the best course of action, he said. East Henefer Road, which is being used as a detour while the bridge is closed, is “deteriorating pretty rapidly” failing in both Morgan and Summit counties, Newton said. “It has gotten exponentially worse in the last three days as we’ve had that warmup, and it’s no longer frozen; it’s coming apart in some places.”

The 10-mile road, much of which is in Summit County with a portion in Morgan County, is being torn up by traffic from the Holcim cement plant which currently sees about 30 trucks a day, he said. The plant will return to full

capacity, about 100 trucks daily, around April 1, Newton added.

Both counties had planned to redo their sections of the road this summer after the bridge was completed and the detour route was no longer needed. Now they are considering a couple of options depending on water flow, Newton said. If flow is lower and they can continue to work, the contractor may be able to get more of the bridge completed than originally anticipated. They could also place a temporary bridge in the location at a cost of more than $600,000, seven percent of which Morgan County could be responsible for, depending on negotiations with the contractor.

“Worst case scenario, we could be on the hook for a portion of that cost which we’re very unhappy about,” Newton said.

Placement of the temporary bridge would allow traffic to cross the river at that point for the summertime. When water levels recede in the fall, construction could then recommence on the permanent Croydon bridge.

“Unfortunately that puts the project a lot farther out than was originally anticipated so we’re not real pleased with that either,” Newton said.

If the road had not been used as a detour, an overlay would have sufficed

THE DEVIL’S SLIDE BRIDGE two miles west of Croydon is under construction. Courtesy image/Morgan County

for much of its surface, Commissioner Jared Anderson said. “Now it’s going to be a full reconstruct in a lot of areas.”

Newton expressed frustration with the project delays. UDOT and Morgan County officials do not know when the bridge will now be completed, he said. For certain, the bridge will not be finished by March 15, the original date it was expected to open.

“This is a big deal because that cement plant is the only cement plant in all of northern Utah. It supplies all the

Sick elk caused public safety concern

By Alisha Copfer

An unusual encounter with a large bull elk occurred on Friday, Feb. 24. The elk had wandered near the I-84 freeway by the Peterson exit, near Morgan. The Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) arrived on scene at 4:49 p.m. to assess the situation. They found that the animal was emaciated, there was a bit of foam coming from its mouth, and was overall sick.

They attempted to coerce the animal from the side of the road. “We tried everything we could to move the animal,” said DWR Northern Region Outreach Manager Mark Hadley. He explained that those on-site attempted to use both cracker shells, which make a loud bang that is typically used to scare off wildlife, and bean bag shooters to coerce the bull elk to move away from the freeway.

“The elk would not move away from the freeway, which was very strange behavior,” said Hadley. When confronted with loud noises or the

cement for every project, UDOT and otherwise, in this area,” he said.

“This bridge project was started over six years ago — the planning and process for this,” Newton said. “At that time, it was about a $2.5 to $3 million project. We’re now over $8 million and we’ve still got another $600,000 to $1 million, depending on where they go with all these costs, potentially on top of that.” l

other efforts officials were using, most animals would move away from people. “When we got up there, we noticed that the animal was not behaving normally.”

The elk was obviously sick, and DWR was afraid that if they used a tranquilizer and attempted to move the animal, it would die. “We talked about using a tranquilizer, but it can be really hard on an animal’s system,” said Hadley.

They also are not allowed to carry the drugs in their vehicles and would have had to wait for them to be transported to the location. This may have caused the animal to move even closer to the high-speed traffic on the freeway.

“It became a public safety concern, so we had to take the animal,” Hadley said. “We simply can’t put people at risk.”

DWR was on site for about 50 minutes before euthanizing the elk and removing it from the scene.l

A MORGAN COUNTY map indicates the location (starred) of the proposed Wasatch Peaks Ranch public infrastructure district. Courtesy image/Morgan County

MORGAN got too close to the freeway, putting the public at risk.

Photo by Jason McGrew

much whining or excuse making. Every class was just competitive. The girls always wanted to compete against the boys, and for the most part, never hid away from any competition. I knew then that this group, both girls and boys, would win rings when they were seniors. Here we are.”

In their two earlier meetings, the Cowboys won 60-40 and 63-58 over the Trojans. Revenge was especially sweet for Morgan on the biggest stage of the season. The Trojans compiled a 21-6 record over the season with two losses coming to out-of-state teams, two to 4A Ridgeline and Skyview early in the season, and two at the hands of Grantsville. But in the end, the final score stood as a testament of Morgan’s ability to play under pressure and win when the biggest prize was on the line.

“For both games versus Grantsville this year, we had key injuries with Morrell out in the first game and then Bailey went down in the second meeting,” Mack said. “It’s already hard to beat them when there are no injuries to the roster. They are a really good team. After losing to them the second time at home, we were able to put together a lineup for a few games before the playoffs. We found some balance and trust in each other’s ability and it worked out.”

Grantsville opened the game with a 5-0 lead before Morgan started to break down the Cowboys’ press. The Trojans rebounded to end the first quarter up 1311. In the second period, they outscored Grantsville by six and took a 33-25 lead into the locker room at the half.

In the third quarter it looked like the Trojans would run away with the game as they went up 41-27 in the third period. A resurgence by Grantsville and a 14-0 run gave Grantsville a 47-46 lead. Heading into the fourth quarter, Morgan regained the advantage 50-48, and the lead changed hands before a 6464 tie. After a steal by Elena Birekland and a lay up, Morgan led 67-64, and the remainder of the points were added by free throws.

Coach Mack (2021 and 2023) has been steadily building the program and now ties former coach Kovi Christiansen with two girls’ basketball state titles (2003 and 2004). Morgan’s first girls’ basketball title came in 1990 under Coach Wade Fiscus.

Mack has found a proven formula for postseason success. “I try my best to schedule the hardest preseason possible,” he said. “Then, when we get into the region, every game becomes a playoff game. Every practice must be efficient as soon as we walk into the gym and until the moment we walk out of it. Once the playoffs tipoff, trust in each other becomes the main focus.”

Three Trojans made up half of the six-member All-Tournament team. Junior Liv Jaffa was named MVP along with seniors Elena Birkeland and Amaya Rogers who earned All-Tournament honors. Seniors Emmory Morrell and Sarah Heywood were named to the Academic All-State team.

In the championship game Jaffa and Birkeland scored 20 points apiece and

Rogers added 17. Abby Tituts contributed five points while Morrell and Kaydence Wardell each added four.

In addition to Coach Mack, Duke DeWitt, Candice Noss and Randal Clark coached the team, working to build and develop players to continue Morgan’s success. Kera Birkeland added expertise to the coaching staff as a statistician.

Coach Mak said, “We do not win this championship without our wives, husbands, kids and all of our amazing

parents. They made it so easy for us coaches and players to just do ‘us’ as a team. We had our moments, but in the end, here we are as State Champions and no one will ever be able to take that from any of us. L. F. G.!”

The Trojans opened their tournament run with a 60-52 win over Layton Christian Academy, a Region 13 foe whom they had defeated twice in the regular season. Leading 31-19 at the half, Morgan was outscored in the third period by five to bring LCA within seven at 39-32. Both teams played hard and scored big in the fourth quarter, but the

Trojans stayed on top and won 60-51. In the semifinal game, Morgan prevailed over the number two seeded Richfield Wildcats, the 2022 second place team, 60-52. The Trojans jumped out to an 11-point lead at the end of the first quarter before ending the half up 15, 38-23. After three periods, Morgan still held a 12 point advantage, 53-41. In the fourth quarter, Richfield rallied, but it wasn’t enough, and the Trojans won 60-52, moving one step closer to their final goal. l

ALL TOURNAMENT selection Elena Birkeland goes up for a shot. Birkeland scored

points in the victory.

MORGAN TEAMMATES cut down the net after winning their state championship.

Photos courtesy of Mike Despain, Morgan Sports Network

COACH STERLING MACK gives his all to coach the 2023 State Champion Trojans.

SENIOR AMAYA ROGERS is introduced at the State Championship game. Rogers scored 17 points in the victory.

EDUCATION

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, March 6

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

Tuesday, March 7

Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety, Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail

Wednesday, March 8

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

Juice

Thursday, March 9

Egg McMuffin, Cereal Variety, Peaches, Apple Wedges,

Friday, March 10

Eggo Mini Waffles, Cereal Variety, Yogurt, Oranges, Pears

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, March 6

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

Tuesday, March 7

Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety, Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail

Wednesday, March 8

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

Thursday, March 9

Egg McMuffin, Cereal Variety, Peaches, Apple Wedges

Friday, March 10

Eggo Mini Waffles, Cereal Variety, Yogurt, high protein, Oranges, Pears

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Lunch

Monday, March 6

Mini Corn Dogs, French Fries, Broccoli Normandy, Baby Carrots, Pineapple Tidbits, Apple Juice; Rice Crispie Treats

Tuesday, March 7

Nacho Chips, Taco Meat, Cheese

Sauce, Corn, Black Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Pears, Mrs Field Choc

Chip Cookie

Wednesday, March 8

Chicken Fillet Patty, Wheat Roll, Country Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce, Peaches, Gelatin

Thursday, March 9

Spaghetti, Bread stick 1ww, Peas, Glazed Carrots, Apple Wedges, peach cup, Ginger Snap Cookie

Friday, March 10

French Toast Sticks, Sausage Patty, Hashbrown Triangles, Sweet Thing Puff, Orange Juice, Fruit Cocktail, Sugar Cookie

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle Lunch

Monday, March 6

Sweet and Sour Chicken, Brown

Rice, Hamburger bun, Hamburger; Cheddar Cheese, Oriental Chicken Salad, Broccoli, Baby Carrots, Curly Fries, Sliced Peaches, Pineapple Tidbits, Apples, Oranges, Snack pack Pudding

Tuesday, March 7

Chicken Fillet Patty, Country Gravy, Popcorn Chicken, Chef Salad, Wheat Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, French Fries, Fruit Cocktail, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges, Sugar Cookie

Wednesday, March 8

Smothered Pork Burrito, Cilantro

Rice, Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Pork Salad, Sweet potato fries, Black Beans, Corn, Applesauce, Sliced

Peaches, Apples

Oranges, Slushie Cup

Thursday, March 9

Mini Calzone, Mini Corn Dogs, Oriental Chicken Salad, Cucumber

Slices, Grape Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges,Strawberry Cup, Apples, Oranges, Marinara sauce, Pumpkin

Cookie

Friday, March 10

Pretzel Bites, Queso Dip, Chicken Strips / Choice, French Fries, Glazed Carrots, Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail, Apples, Oranges, Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, March 6

Sweet and Sour Chicken, Brown

Rice, Wheat Roll, Hamburger bun; Hamburger, Cheddar Cheese, Oriental Chicken Salad, Broccoli Normandy, Baby Carrots, Curly Fries; Celery Sticks, Sliced Peaches, Pineapple Tidbits, Apples, Oranges, Snack pack Pudding

Tuesday, March 7 Chicken Fillet Patty, Popcorn Chicken, Chef Salad, Wheat Roll, Country Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, French Fries, Fruit Cocktail; Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges, Sugar Cookie

Wednesday, March 8

Smothered Pork Burrito, Cilantro

Rice, Chicken Nuggets, Wheat Roll, Sweet Pork Salad, Sweet potato fries, Black Beans, Corn, Applesauce, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges, Pumpkin Cake

Thursday, March 9

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

Friday, March 10

Pretzel Bites, Cheese Sauce, Chicken Strips / Choice, Wheat Roll, Potato Wedges, Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail, Apples, Oranges, Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

By Ethan Hoffmann

Katrice Maples grew up in Porterville, California, and Pocatello, Idaho. She went to Porterville High School, Porterville College, Idaho State University and Weber State University for her education. She earned a bachelor’s degree in History, a bachelor’s degree in Education, a minor in Spanish and a minor in Music.

Maples did her student teaching in Pocatello, Idaho, but Morgan was her first teaching job. Previously, she taught Spanish, but now she teaches World History (Ancient and Modern), U.S. History (A & B) and Government and Citizenship. Maples also serves as the ACADEC coach, Culture Club Advisor and the Dungeons & Dragons Club Advisor.

“I struggled in school, and it took me some time to figure out how I learned best,” said Maples. “However, this struggle also gave me a unique perspective and understanding that has allowed me to be very effective in helping others overcome their own obstacles.” According to Maples, she has always had a natural desire to share knowledge and help others learn. She is particularly passionate about history and wants to share that passion with others. Maples says she is driven by a combination of factors, including a desire to help others, a love of learning and a commitment to making a positive difference in the world.

“I have often heard the phrase ‘those that can, do; those who cannot, teach,’” said Maples. “I think it would be more appropriate to say ‘those who can, do; those who can do more, teach.’” After all, teaching is a highly skilled profession that requires a unique set of talents and abilities. Teachers must possess a deep understanding of their subject matter, excellent commu-

nication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to different learning styles and needs. They must also be creative and innovative in their approach to teaching, constantly seeking new and engaging ways to help their students learn. Teaching is a challenging and rewarding profession, and those who are passionate about it can have a profound impact on the lives of their students. “Teachers are required to wear a lot of hats,” said Maples. “I enjoy the challenge and appreciate the opportunity to utilize my other talents to do more.”

Maples met her spouse in a Spanish class at Idaho State University. They have been married for almost five years. They both have lived in Spanish-speaking countries and love the Spanish language. She is a big animal lover and has a dog, two cats, and a bearded dragon. She enjoys camping, paddleboarding, tennis, soccer, playing guitar, singing and hanging out with family and friends. l

Morgan education has a new superintendent

By Gwen Romero

The Morgan County Board of Education held a special meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, to announce the new superintendent. After reviewing state code and personnel, the board has appointed Andy Jensen to the superintendency.

Jensen has been in education for more than 20 years. After serving in a variety of roles at both the elementary and secondary levels in multiple districts, he seems to have found a home in Morgan when he joined the district as the principal at Morgan Elementary School.

For the past year, Jensen has served as the district’s first Director of Human Resources and Student Services, coordinating and streamlining benefits, hiring and other services.

Board members had many commendations for Jensen. Mandy Wallace observed “how much he loves it here and how much he wants our students to succeed. His heart is in it.” Kelly Preece stated, “I support Andy in this position and know that he’s going to do a great job,” noting that in his roles, Jensen has “always made time to listen.”

Adam Toone praised the board’s decision to look within the district for Dr. Jacob’s successor, stating that,

MHS TEACHER SPOTLIGHT Katrice Maples A LOOK BACK

“We have a lot of talent within our district. Very qualified talent.” While Vice President Ron Blunck summarized the board’s belief that “[Jensen] will be a bridge for our community and to bring our district together.” Dr. Jacobs announced his retirement during January’s board meeting. Mr. Jensen will begin his new leadership role on July 1, 2023. l

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ANDY JENSEN has been named the new superintendent for Morgan County education. Courtesy photo

MORGAN CLEAN-UP BIGGEST SUCCESS EVER

The Morgan County cleanup campaign on April 13 has gone down in record as being the best of the county. The committee in charge are to be congratulated on the splendid success of their departments.

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ offers a message of connection and hope

Evan Hansen didn’t mean to lie. It was only his intention to bring hope to a family in the midst of despair. When classmate Connor Murphy (August Emerson) dies by suicide, Evan inadvertently steps into the narrative and begins to spin a web of lies that grows out of control, even as he grows in popularity and social status.

Anthony Norman nails the title role, portraying Evan’s crippling anxiety, teenage angst and heartbreaking loneliness as his character navigates through the complexity of his dreams, hopes - and lies. He lives with his single mother (Coleen Sexton) who is busy at work and school, trying to make the best life she can for her son. Her performance as a stressed mother who knows she’s falling short will resonate with others in the same situation.

“Dear Evan Hansen,” at Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City (50 W. 200 South) through Sunday, March 5, is the story of a young man who finds his voice at the expense of his moral compass. The show won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Actor, and a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album. The musical portrays an intimate, heartbreaking, humorous and uplifting message about the fragility of life and the

need we have for connection.

Evan’s classmates Alana Beck (Micaela Lamas) and Jared Kleinman (Pablo David Laucerica) propagate Evan’s lie as realizes the narrative is no longer in his control. Connor’s parents (John Hemphill and Lili Thomas) cling to Evan’s story as a way to understand their son in a new light.

As Evan gets closer to the Murphy family, he is torn between coming clean or living this utopian life, complete with a wealthy father and mother. Another complication: he’s in love with Connor's sister, Zoe (Alaina Anderson), who begins to wonder if she even knew her brother at all.

With only eight performers, the musical is an intimate look at family relationships, the loneliness of being a social outcast and the grief experienced by a family who lose a loved one to suicide.

The remarkable songs and music, created by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, are heartfelt and inspirational, moving the story toward its inevitable conclusion. How will the truth be revealed? Who will be devastated by the fallout?

Crowd favorite musical numbers include “Waving Through a Window,” and “For Forever” and the end of the first act featured “You Will Be Found,” a song about hope and the belief we’re never alone.

The set made great use of social media effects, using video screens to highlight the viral video of Evan’s speech in the first act, as well as how quickly the tide can turn. With scenes consisting of either a bed, a table, a couch or a workbench, the simple sets created an intimate backdrop to the relationships of the family members.

From Lisa’s Kitchen: Breakfast Casserole

It is amazingly joyful to watch friends and family begin to gently venture forward and actually schedule events to reconnect and gather. This may also include sharing a meal together. Enter stage right – the BRUNCH: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch.

Keeping this meal simple (to me) is rather important, so the host has the opportunity to enjoy everyone’s company. Here is a recipe for the ever versatile breakfast casserole. Listed are the basic ingredients, but substitutions are encouraged (what you have on hand and prefer in taste). I have made this at back to back parties – and it is well received. One party I served with a simple bowl of fresh fruit and for the other, premade strawberry crepes.

Hicks Haven

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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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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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With “Dear Evan Hansen” prepare to be pulled back to the cringeworthy angst of being a high school student. The powerful performances, uplifting message and beautiful songs will stay with you long after you leave the theater.

Tickets for the show are available at Saltlakecountyarts.org/venues/eccles-theater l

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cheese and hashbrowns.

Bake for 45 minutes covered with foil. Remove foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until the dish is bubbly and cheese is melted.

* If all ingredients are coming out of the refrigerator (combined the night before – add at least 15 more minutes).

ANTHONY NORMAN (EVAN HANSEN), Alaina Anderson (Zoe Murphy) perform in the Tony Award-winning “Dear Evan Hansen” at Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City through March. 5.

Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

Why don’t we have a leap year in 2023?

By Aleah Jinks and Layla Snow

Cady, students at MGMS

Aleap happens every four years. The last leap year was on Feb. 29, 2020, and the next leap year will occur on Feb. 29, 2024.

In a regular year, January to December, there are 365 days; however, every four years, February has 29 days instead of 28. That means there will be an extra day. This is called a leap year.

The reason for a leap year is because the Earth takes approximately 365.25 days to orbit the sun once. That creates the need for a leap year every four years. During non-leap years, regular years like 2022, the calendar doesn’t take into account the extra quarter of a day required by Earth to complete one orbit.

If we did not have a leap day on Feb. 29 every four years, the calendar would lose about six hours every single year; so, after only 100 years, our calendar would be off by around 24 days.

In 45 B.C., Julius Caesar demanded a calendar consisting of twelve months based on a solar year. This calendar worked by a cycle of three years of 365 days, followed by a year of 366 days.

Historians believe keeping time goes as far back as the Neolithic period, but actual calendars weren’t around until the Bronze Age in 3100 BC. The Sumerians in Mesopotamia made the very first calendar, which divided a year into 12 lunar months, each having 29 to 30 days.

A lunar month is around 29.5 days, and is equal to the time the moon takes to pass through all of its phases. The exact length can change because the orbit of the moon is an elliptical shape. The moon’s orbit is elliptical, sometimes it is closer or farther away from the Earth. The longest lunar month takes place when two new moons are close to the peak, which is the moon’s farthest point from Earth in its orbit. Oppositely, when the New Moons take place close to perigee, the moon’s closest point to Earth, the shortest lunar month occurs. The reason when the moon travels more quickly along is because its orbit is closer to Earth.

According to ancient myths, Romulus, the founder of Rome, instituted the calendar in about 738 B.C.E. This dating system, however, was probably a result of evolution from the Greek lunar calendar, which in turn was derived from the Babylonian. l

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WHAT TO WATCH

‘CREED III’ visually stunning, but ‘OPERATION FORTUNE’ a disappointment

By Jenniffer Wardell

The Movie Guru

Creed III (in theaters)

“Creed III” is great if you don’t think about it too hard.

The directorial debut of star Michael B. Jordan, the movie is a visual delight with all the energy “Creed II” lacked. The fight scenes are all fantastic, shot with an anime sensibility that pulls us deep into each fighter’s perspective. There’s both a poetry and a physicality to the fights that took a ton of choreography but feels effortless to the viewer. Even if you’re not a boxing fan in real life, it’s hard not to get sucked in.

The acting is also good, particularly Jonathan Majors as Damian. The main antagonist for Jordan’s Adonis Creed, Majors makes Damian furious, wounded, and desperate in equal measure. Prison stole his dreams, and now he’s determined to wrestle them back by taking out Adonis in the ring.

This is where you can’t think too hard about the movie. In Majors’ hands, Damian is basically in exactly the same position as Adonis in the first movie. Adonis, on the other hand, is now a rich gym owner who will lose nothing but a little pride if he loses to Damian. The entire spirit of the “Rocky” movies demands we support the desperate underdog, which suggests we should want Damian to win.

Unfortunately, the movie doesn’t agree with that. It insists we should still see Adonis as the underdog, despite all evidence to the contrary, and trying to reconcile that damages the film. It’s still a good fight, but a lesson from the first “Rocky” would have made it better.

Sometimes, it’s OK if the hero

Monday

Rain Dogs

HBO 8 p.m.

In this new and unconventional love story, single mom Costello (Daisy May Cooper), 10-year-old daughter Iris (Fleur Tashjian), and Selby (Jack Farthing), a privileged gay man, lean on each other as they navigate friendships and prejudice.

Quantum Leap (5) KSL 9 p.m.

Ben (Raymond Lee) leaps into danger and finds himself on a naval battleship during war games in 1989. He must navigate a dangerous rescue mission, but he must also contend with having Addison’s (Caitlin Bassett) father as his commanding officer.

Tuesday

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

Capt. Owen Strand (Rob Lowe) and the rest of Company 126 continue to balance the duties of saving those who are at their most vulnerable, and the need to solve problems in their own lives. The series also stars Ronen Rubinstein and Gina Torres.

Homestead Rescue

DISC 7 p.m.

The Raneys have inherited a Wyoming hill country homestead with a tragic legacy and they’re struggling to revive it. In order to bring water to the property, Marty must first solve the mystery of an untapped well in this episode.

That’s My Jam

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Jimmy Fallon returns to host Season

2. Celebrity guests Jason Derulo, Nicole Scherzinger, Kelsea Ballerini and Julia Michaels compete in a series of music, dance and trivia-based games, including Air Guitar, Launch the Mic and Don’t Fear the Speaker.

Wednesday

Survivor (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

The competition heats up as the castaways adjust to life on the islands of Fiji. Hosted by Jeff Probst, the 44th season finds the participants divided into three groups of six, as they compete to outwit, outplay and outlast.

A Million Little Things

(4) KTVX 9 p.m.

While Maggie (Allison Miller) and Gary (James Roday Rodriguez) explore the possibility of having a home birth, Regina (Christina Moses) and Rome

loses.

Grade: Three stars

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (in theaters)

Even if you’re a Guy Ritchie fan, it’s easy to be disappointed in “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre.”

On the surface, the movie seems to have all the hallmarks of Ritchie’s quick, kinetic style. There’s snappy, high-speed dialogue, dramatic action cuts, and a madcap plot. Jason Statham is even there, doing his usual stoic-faced action star routine.

Sadly, none of it is up to Ritchie’s usual standards. The quips fall flat, the performances are mostly half-hearted,

and the plot tips past complicated into pointlessly incomprehensible. The script has no idea what to do with Aubrey Plaza, clips through as many clichés as possible at high speed and is desperately lacking either danger or charm. The fate of the free world is supposedly at stake, but it’s impossible to care.

Nominally “Operation Fortune” is a spy movie, with Statham, Plaza, and Bugzy Malone tasked with getting a mysterious suitcase back from rich supervillain Hugh Grant. Cary Ewles is Statham and Plaza’s handler, and Josh Hartnett is there as an actor sucked into the drama. There’s too much dialogue, not enough action sequences, and not

TELEVISION GUIDE

(Romany Malco) adjust to life with their new roommate in a new episode airing tonight.

Snowfall

FX 11 p.m.

Franklin (Damson Idris) is forced back out onto the street while Veronique (Devyn A. Tyler) pursues his stolen money in this new episode. While Leon (Isaiah John) and Big D (Quincy Chad) clash, Teddy (Carter Hudson) starts hunting his KGB counterpart.

Thursday

The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium

HBO 3:50 p.m.

Filmed during the last leg of his “After Hours Til Dawn Tour,” this concert film allows fans to enjoy an up-close and intimate performance by The Weeknd. The artist performs hit tracks from both his “After Hours” and “Dawn FM” albums.

CSI: Vegas (2) KUTV 9 p.m.

The second season continues, as the team of forensic investigators tackles a new case and serves justice in Sin City.

Paula Newsom and Marg Helgenberger lead the cast of this “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” spinoff, which premiered in 2021.

new normal with Simone (Ashleigh Morghan) in tonight’s episode.

Meanwhile, Anthony (Aaron Jennings) realizes he doesn’t have a poker face, and Sherm (Carl Tart) decides to start a risky new business.

Blue Bloods (2) KUTV 9 p.m.

A new episode airs tonight. Now in its 13th season, the procedural centers on a multi-generational family of police officers. It stars Tom Selleck as patriarch Frank Regan, Donnie Wahlberg as eldest son Danny, and Bridget Moynahan as daughter Erin.

Saturday Secret Sauce With Todd Graves

A&E 11 a.m.

This new series follows Todd Graves, CEO of Raising Cane’s, as he meets people and learns about their paths to success. In the first of two new episodes airing back-to-back, Graves meets with Martin Luther King III and local entrepreneurs in Atlanta.

Saturday Night Live

(5) KSL 9:30 p.m. 11:35 p.m.

Actress Jenna Ortega, star of the Netflix series “Wednesday,” hosts “SNL” for the first time. She is joined by musical guest The 1975, who are making a winning, late-night comedy sta-

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enough excitement in the action sequences we do get.

Plaza and Grant occasionally look like they’re at least having fun, but Hartnett’s the only cast member who genuinely appears to be acting. Together they give the movie what little sparkle it has, but it’s not nearly enough to save it.

Grade: One 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

Australian actor Murray Bartlett is one of those actors whose face we have been seeing more and more of in recent years. Perhaps best recognized for his Emmywinning role as spiraling resort manager Armond in the first season of HBO’s gripping series “The White Lotus,” Bartlett has since burst onto the Hollywood scene with gusto. His newest project, “Extrapolations,” premieres Friday, March 17, on Apple TV+.

In “Extrapolations,” Bartlett stars alongside industry greats Meryl Streep (“Mamma Mia!,” 2008), Edward Norton (“Fight Club,” 1999), Marion Cotillard (“Inception,” 2010), Forest Whitaker (“The Butler,” 2013) and many more.

Throughout the eight-episode anthology series, the ensemble cast tells several stories of “love, work, faith and family from across the globe,” all woven together by the “chaotic effects of climate change” (per Apple TV+). While the solution may look different to everyone, “Extrapolations” makes it clear that climate change is a very real concern for us all.

Bartlett, who plays Ariel Turner in the series, is no stranger to the effects of climate change himself, being that he hails from Australia, home to the 2019-2020 bushfires that devastated many parts of the country.

Born March 20, 1971, in Sydney, New South Wales, Bartlett was immediately introduced to a world of kindness. His mother, Anne Sinclair, stayed home to raise her two sons, only returning to the workforce after 14 years to work in the welfare and nonprofit realm. While his brother followed their mom into that line of work, Bartlett always felt a pull toward the screen.

In 1991, the future “Welcome to Chippendales” actor graduated with a performing arts degree from Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art and snagged his first major role the following year.

KSTU 7 p.m.

9-1-1 LAPD patrol Sgt. Athena Grant Nash (Angela Bassett) and the 188 are back in action in the winter premiere of “9-1-1,” airing Monday, March 6 on Fox. In the fall finale (Nov. 28), Bobby (Peter Krause) was overwrought with guilt and began to suspect his AA sponsor’s death might not have been accidental.

Picture Puzzles

girls, men and women.

Today, girls and women can play sports for fun. They also can compete and become professional athletes.

But that was not always the case.

Imagine being told that you can’t do something you love to do. Or that you are forced to wear clothing that

to play a sport with you. Or that you aren’t allowed on a golf course, a tennis court or other sporting fields.

How would all of that make you feel? Frustrated? Lonely?

That is how girls and women who enjoyed sports felt before the year 1972, a year of important change.

Would you want to play tennis dressed like this?

In the early 1900s, women wore long, heavy skirts that made it hard to run after a tennis ball.

It wasn’t just the skirts that were a problem, they also wore and blouses made with long sleeves and stiff collars. They were expected to wear jackets, heavy shoes, and even broad-brimmed hats.

What’s a corset?

A corset is a tight-fitting undergarment worn under a blouse.

Title IX Changes Girls’ Lives

Today, girls have equal access to playing sports at public schools because in 1972, the United States Congress signed into law that everyone in the United States, regardless of their gender, has equal rights to play sports. This law is called Title IX (Title IX is the same as Title 9. The number 9 is written in Roman numerals.)

Before and After Title IX

Before 1972, less that 300,000 girls participated in school sports in the United States. Write down the numbers on the correct path through the maze to discover how many girls participate in school sports.

1800s Today

How many di erences can you nd between these two baseball players from di erent

Women’s Sports Moments

Use the code to discover when each of these beats the No. 1-ranked men’s Bobby ,

Women in Sports Collage

Roman Numerals

The Woman I Most Admire

Babe Didrikson Zaharias is considered one of the greatest athletes of the last century. Few, if any, have matched her achievements in sports.

Babe was born on June 26, 1911. When she was young, most girls did not participate in sports. Babe loved sports. In her lifetime, she was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field, an All-American basketball player, a champion golfer and an extraordinary baseball player, swimmer, bowler, diver and tennis player.

A Running Start

When the news of the 1928 Olympic Games filled the newspapers, Babe decided to begin her own training. She practiced hurdles by soaring over seven hedges in her neighborhood. When one of the hedges was a bit too high, she asked the people who lived there to cut it down to the right size, and they did!

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

Gol ng Great Babe was an excellent golfer. From 1946-47, Babe won 13 tournaments in a row. Babe would go on to win 113 golf tournaments.

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