The Morgan County News | March 10, 2023

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'Newsies' a big success

MHS grad places 6th at NJCAA wrestling championships

Atmospheric rivers aren't just a problem for California

Scientists say that one often-overlooked factor from the Arctic seeing a rapid decline in sea ice is playing a bigger role than previously thought: atmospheric rivers. These long, narrow bands of moisture in the atmosphere transport warm air and water vapor from the tropics. They can extend for thousands of miles and dump rain and snow when they make landfall. In January, these rivers brought deadly storms that unleashed heavy rain, flooding and mudslides.

Moderna's COVID vaccine gambit: Hike the price, offer free doses for uninsured

The U.S. government paid around $10 billion in the early years of the pandemic to develop and purchase Moderna's COVID vaccine. So far, any American who wants the shot has paid nothing out-of-pocket for it — the federal government has footed the bill. But once it's time to switch to the next version of the vaccine, individual patients will have to pay for the shot if health insurance won’t cover it. The proposed price is roughly $130 per dose.

'Olivia' creator and stage designer Ian Falconer dies at 63

Ian Falconer, best known as the illustrator and author of the beloved “Olivia” children's book series about a spry and smart young pig, died on Tuesday in Rowayton, Connecticut. The author, illustrator, theatrical set and costume designer was 63 years old. “Olivia” has sold more than 10 million copies, stayed on the New York Times Bestseller List for over a year and won numerous awards.

Available job numbers in the U.S. shrank in January

By Liisa London Mecham

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Morgan High graduate and state champion wrestler, Tenley Kae Jones, earned sixth place at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) wrestling tournament in Council Bluffs, Iowa, last weekend, March 3-4. Jones, who now wrestles for Carl Albert State College in Poteau, Oklahoma, was named an All-American at 101 pounds. As a team, the Vikings placed sixth overall. Jones entered the tournament as a #2 seed and opened with a bye. In her

quarterfinal match, she won by tech fall, 12-2, over Iowa Western and earned a spot in the semifinals. Jones was injured in the semifinal match against the eventual champion from Indian Hills and was forced to withdraw after a concussion was diagnosed by her trainer. She forfeited her final two matches due to her injury but still placed sixth overall.

Jones would have liked to have finished wrestling the tournament to “see what I could do” and described her injury as “super frustrating,” but she is grateful for a coaching staff that was looking out

for her welfare and long-term health.

“Being an All-American is a huge accomplishment,” Jones said in an interview while in Oklahoma. “It feels great to place sixth and to have been there with my team. It was eye-opening to think that we had eight girls going to nationals, and we were there to win.”

“My team helped prepare me for Nationals,” she said. “We have an amazing team that is super encouraging. We are all there for each other. It is amazing to

WRESTLING on page 2

The number of job openings in the U.S. fell to 10.8 million in January, down from an upwardly revised 11.23 million in December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday as part of its monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The January JOLTS report showed that hiring increased to 6.37 million from 6.25 million, layoffs surged to 1.72 million from 1.48 million and quits dropped to 3.89 million from 4.09 million.

Movie

Bringing the community together at the library

THE CAST OF “NEWSIES.” The Morgan High School Musical Theatre production played to nearly sold out audiences. See more photos on pages 6-7.Photo by Jennifer Fritz

TENLEY KAE JONES stands on the podium after placing 6th at the NJCAA Wrestling Tournament.

Photo by NJCAA.com

TENLEY KAE JONES

wrestles in a match during the season.

Photo by Theresa K. Hudgens

WRESTLING

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watch us all come together for nationals. We don’t have a huge team, but it is an amazing culture to be in. Five All-Americans out of eight wrestlers and placing sixth is amazing!”

Jones also credits her experience wrestling freestyle with Team Utah “for a long time” with helping prepare her for college wrestling. High school girls’ wrestling is folkstyle, but women’s wrestling in college is all freestyle – the same style that is wrestled internationally and at the Olympics.

“My practice partner, Lexi Miller, is awesome. She really helped me improve. She won a national championship at 109 pounds,” Jones said. “My coaches Jake Lords, Blake Andrews and Jared Crain have been very supportive and helpful too.”

Jones’s parents were able to travel to Council Bluffs to see her wrestle for the first time this year. Poteau, Oklahoma, lies about 20 miles from the Arkansas border and is nearly 1,300 miles from Jones’ home in Henefer, so her parents weren’t able to watch any regular season matches. “It was so great to have my parents there,” Jones said. “I really enjoyed seeing them.”

Jones originally signed a Letter of Intent to wrestle closer to home at Snow College this year, but plans changed when her cousin, Tristin Smith, a North Summit graduate who wrestled at Carl Albert State, brought home some teammates to visit early last summer.

“Tristin brought home some teammates, and it was love that took me to Carl Albert State. Coach Ross at Snow released me, and I was able to walk on at Carl Albert. My boyfriend, Alec Capehart, wrestles for them at 157 pounds in the men’s program.”

“Sometimes we would practice together with the guy’s team this season,” she said. “I enjoyed working

MORGAN COUNTY FIRE & EMS

Long-haul truck driver escapes flames as fire consumes his tractor and trailer.

At 7:49 p.m. on March 1, Morgan County Fire and EMS volunteers and the Mountain Green Fire District volunteers received a call for a vehicle fire. The vehicular fire was located on I-84 at mile marker 103, eastbound off-ramp in Morgan County. The truck was fully engulfed as firefighters arrived. They fought the blaze in cold weather and high canyon winds for several hours. The Mountain Green volunteer firefighters provided water and extra tools, including saws, to cut open the burning trailer. The off-ramp was closed, which forced residents to take an alternate route at this busy intersection.

A blown turbo on a semi caused the engine to catch fire and quickly consumed the entire cab and trailer. The driver received only minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for observation. He was heard saying, “I guess this is my way of going out in flames.” The operator of the truck is a 40year veteran driver and was on his way to completing his last haul driving this big rig before retiring.

Mountain Green firefighters do more than fight fires, work hazmat calls and save lives with their life supporting medicines. They perform public services such as digging out fire hydrants and educating folks about firefighting and fire prevention. Tours of the fire station and apparatus provide inspiration and information to potential future firefighters. Here are 15 youngsters listening to Firefighter Nate Tobler as he describes the functions of Squad131. l

with them because they are more intense. The entire wrestling program, men’s and women’s, is a big family, super nice and super supportive.”

Jones enjoys Carl Albert because it is a smaller community college with smaller classes where the professors spend time individually helping students. She is studying business and would love to continue her wrestling career at a four-year university and study Agricultural Business and return to work on her family farm. l

SHERIFF’S DISPATCH

Following are recent calls officers responded to from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office responded to a total of 145 calls from Feb. 24 through March 2. Any arrests are listed as reported, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and convicted.

CROYDON

Feb. 28 - Missing person

March 2 - Extra patrol

MILTON

Feb. 26 - Reckless driver

MORGAN

Feb. 24 - Theft, Runaway, VIN Inspection, House Check

Feb. 25 - Motorist Assist, Pedestrian, Traffic Stop (7), Wildlife Prob

Feb. 26 - Traffic Stop (3), Susp Circumstan, Welfare Check (2), Paper Service, Motorist Assist, Susp Vehicle

IP

Feb. 27 - Traffic Stop (2), Follow Up, Assist (2), Premises Check (2)

Feb. 28 - Wildlife Prob, Fraud, Paper Service, Traffic Stop, Pedestrian, Motorist Assist

March 1 - Burglary Alarm, VIN Inspection, Motorist Assist March 2 - Susp Vehicle IP, Assist (2), Follow Up, Traffic Stop (4), Animal Control, Welfare Check, Premises Check

MOUNTAIN GREEN

Feb. 24 - Traffic Stop (10), Traffic

Acc, Wildlife Prob

Feb. 25 - Susp Vehicle IP, Traffic Stop (10), Traffic Acc, 31D Unconscious

Feb. 26 - Traffic Stop (5)

Feb. 27 - Assist, Fraud

Feb. 28 - Traffic Stop (2)

March 1 - Traffic Stop (2), Keep the

Peace, Animal Control, Follow Up (3), Reckless Driver, Stalking

March 2 - Welfare Check, Repossession, Animal Control, Paper Service (2), Traffic Stop (4), Family Disturb

Other - Assist Traffic Accident (2), Medial Assist

PETERSON

Feb. 24 - House Check, Abandoned

Veh

Feb 25 - Assist

Feb. 27 - Reckless Driver

March 2 - Motorist Assist, Assist, Paper Service

PORTERVILLE

Feb. 26 - Traffic Stop, Animal Control, Traffic Hazard

Feb. 28 - Paper Service

March 2 - Paper Service

STODDARD

Feb. 27 - Traffic Stop

Feb. 28 - Fraud

OTHER CALLS ON I-84: Assist Fire Dept. (1), Assist Other Jurisdiction (3), Assist Traffic Accident (1), Safety Hazard (1), Suspicious Vehicle (3), Traffic Hazard (2), Traffic Stops (13), Wildlife Problem (1)

ARRESTS: GENDER, AGE, RESIDENCE, CHARGES

Feb. 26 - Female, 44, Ogden, Possession of a Controlled Substance Within a Correctional Facility, Use/ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

March 3 - Male, 47, Mountain Green, Domestic Violence in the Presence of a Child (two counts), Assault, Criminal Mischief, Intoxication

A LOOK BACK

TOMS AND JERRIES

This is a receipt for an after-the-game cocktail of humans. You take six older men and women to a remodeled inn in Connecticut, add two busboys and six waiters, stir with six West Point cadets and flavor with a pinch of an Army offi-

April 23, 1931

cer. Smear the dance floor with 31 girls and 31 boys who simmer as you add two coat room girls and one cigarette girl and then season with a party of four people, slightly inebriated until well done.

JONES AFTER HER MATCH for Carl Albert State Vikings.

Photo by Theresa K. Hudgens

As we enter the third year of the Biden-Harris administration, we’re fortunate to have a president who understands the vital role women entrepreneurs play in our economy. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) supports the president’s business advocacy by nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit and making sure small business has a voice at the table in Washington, DC. During Women's History Month and International Women’s Day, we salute women entrepreneurs who take a risk in pursuit of their passions and who see setbacks as steps towards something bigger and better.

AIKTA MARCOULIER SBA REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

tor Isabella Casillas Guzman has made it one of her priorities to address systemic gaps in access to capital for the smallest, underserved businesses, especially businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans and those located in rural communities. More than one in four U.S. companies is owned or led by a woman, and these firms employ over eight million Americans. To that end, the SBA has built an extensive support network of resource partners that provide a wide range of services for women entrepreneurs.

As a proud first generation Asian-American whose mother founded and operated a small medical practice in Iowa, I learned from her experiences that running a successful business helps the community by providing needed services and good paying jobs. Over the last two years we also learned how important women are to the workforce when millions were forced to leave their jobs to care for their families when day care centers closed. As the economy rebounded, we found that nearly 50 percent of all new business startups were created by women.

Women are a critical economic force across America. Recent SBA data shows that women make up 47.3 percent of workers and own 43.2 percent of businesses. More than 12 million women-owned businesses generate a record $1.5 trillion in revenue nationwide, with $387 billion coming from minority women-owned businesses. The number of firms owned by women is increasing at a rate 1.5 times the national average and many of those businesses are started by people of color and veterans.

Since taking office, President Biden has charged the federal government with advancing equity for all, including communities that have long been underserved, and addressing systemic racism in our nation’s policies and programs. In 2022, the agency approved nearly 19,000 loans worth $10 billion to women entrepreneurs across the nation. SBA Administra -

The SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership empowers female entrepreneurs through advocacy, outreach, education and support. Our network of Women’s Business Centers (WBC) provides training, coaching and mentoring to entrepreneurs in local communities across the country. Over the years, WBCs have supported more than 150,000 women entrepreneurs which generated $1.7 billion in revenue and created 17,000 new jobs. In Utah there are Women’s Business Centers in Salt Lake City and Cedar City.

The SBA’s Office of Government Contracting and Business Development tracks the government’s goal of assuring that five percent of all federal contracting dollars are awarded to women-owned small businesses. The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program (WOSB Program) is fully operational and helps provide a level playing field for women business owners. The federal government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the WOSB Program.

During Women’s History Month it is important to recognize the increasing role women play in both our local and national economies. For more information on SBA’s programs and services please visit www.sba.gov, and remember to follow us on Twitter @SBARockymtn.

Aikta Marcoulier serves as the SBA’s regional administrator in Denver. She oversees the agency’s programs and services in Colorado, Montana, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. l

MEET THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

DEPUTY DEREK CHALMERS

Derek grew up in Smithfield, Utah, where he met his amazing wife Rebecca, who has put up with his “shenanigans” for nine years. After graduating from Weber State Police Academy, he accepted a job with Morgan County Sheriff’s office, believing it would be a stepping stone for “bigger and better things.” He quickly fell in love with the incredible and unique little county and instantly knew this was where he wanted to serve and raise his family. He and Rebecca decided the sacrifice of both working full-time jobs to buy a home here was worth it, and they have no regrets. They have lived here for six years and have a five-year-old girl and an eight-month-old boy.

Derek has served Morgan for seven years in numerous assignments, including patrol, Taser Instructor, starting a drone program, restarting the D.A.R.E. Program in the middle schools and serving as the School Resource Officer for three years. Derek continues to invest in Morgan’s amazing youth by helping coach Track and

Field for Morgan High School. His dream is to be remembered as being empathetic, caring, dedicated and fair.

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What free time he has is spent on getting his Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. l

A LOOK BACK

The National Honor Society visits local Build-A-Bear

By Ethan Hoffmann

Last month the Morgan High School chapter of the National Honor Society participated in a fundraiser. On Feb. 13, students met at the high school, boarded buses requested by an advisor, and left Morgan at around 5 p.m. Then, the drivers transported the NHS members to Station Park in Farmington, where they visited Build-A-Bear. NHS presidents decided on the service opportunity earlier this year and scheduled a date. One of the presidents called the location ahead of time to coordinate with them so that they could host the activity.

According to Jessica Wiscombe, a math teacher and NHS advisor at MHS, visiting Build-A-Bear “is something the chapter has done for years, and members really enjoy participating.” After arrival, the students were divided into two groups. Half went to Build-ABear to make bears, while the other half roamed around the local business and ate dinner. Then the groups switched. Previously, members paid a $15 fee in order to attend the activity and provide funding. NHS presidents worked with the financial secretaries at the school to collect the money and prepare for the expenses required.

“National Honor Society members always enjoy the opportunity to create bears to give to kids in need,” said Heidi Valdez, the second NHS advisor for the Morgan chapter. “This is an annual event for our members. It is fun to see the members’ personalities shine through the bears they design and the joy the members get by serving other kids in need.”

At Build-A-Bear, members separated into pairs and were allowed to pick a bear within the price range and

an accessory. Thirty-seven bears were made in total, and all were donated to the Christmas Box House in Ogden.

“I was so impressed with how the members handled themselves throughout the night,” said Wiscombe. “Build-

BRAIN TEASERS

A-Bear employees commented on how smooth the evening went and how fun it was to see so many youths come together for a good cause.”

The website thechristmasbox.org states, “The Christmas Box Interna-

tional works to prevent child abuse and defend children through a culture of universal diversity, inclusion and love.” In essence, they help bring children joy and comfort when they are taken from their homes for any reason. l

AFTER RETURNING TO Morgan High School, NHS members show off their bears in the commons.

Photo by Heidi Valdez

‘Newsies’ was a spectacular production. The cast of nearly 80 MHS students has been rehearsing since November.

PAYTON HATT as Jack Kelly and Aly Spagnuolo as Kathrine Plummer. SIMON BOTT as Crutchie.

BRICKMAN WALKER as Davey and Spencer Kobe as Les.

PRESTON JOHNSON as Joseph Pulitzer, Sean Odem as Seitz, Kasha Carpenter as Bunsen, Sage Felt as Hannah, Spencer Birt as Nunzio.

NOAH BERNARDO (LEFT) AS SNYDER, and Payton Hatt.

JAYDEN PIERCE as Oscar Delancey and Ethan Christensen as Wiesel.

JENNA WINDLEY as Medda Larkin.

MICHAEL ARD as the Stage Manager.

Directed by: Jennifer Fritz

Choreographed by: Brenna Fritz, Jennifer Fritz and Angie Hansen

Music Director: Katherine Greenfield

Fight Director: Tennessee Tarrant

Technical Director: Dustin Smith

Stage Manager: Harrison Farmer

Stage Crew: Briann Ashton, Brooklyn

Long, McKell Phillips, Jordan Robinson, Cooper Sharp, Evie Laughlin

Set Builders: Mrs. Fritz’s fifth period

Stage Tech Class and Kayla Rich

Tech Crew: Spencer Dearden, Jordan

Robinson: Lighting; Sam Nickerson:

Sound; Aaron and Jennifer Fritz: Set

Designer; Spencer Birt: Student Director

Photos by Lydeah Johnson

TAGE WILKERSON AS RACE, Carter Fields as Albert, Paitlee Dorius as Specs, Caden Standing as Henry/Mush, Austin Barlow as Finch, McEdge Dorius as Romeo, Brock Barlow as Elmer, Shannon Kobe as Splasher/Buttons, Emma Wright as as Tommy Boy, Lainey Hansen as Jo Jo, Londyn Elmer as Mack, Isabel McFarland as Glass.

CATE COMPTON, COURTNEY ELLIS, Sage Felt, Sophia Larsen, Jayden Limb, Bella Pincock, Clara Stone, Brighton Nelson, Kensi London, Savannah Larsen, Amberly Dorrity.

AMBERLY DORRITY, Hailey Holding, Winter Jones, Jayden Limb, Hannah Shaw, Clara Stone, Sophia Trageser, Ashlyn Turner, Shannon Kobe and Paitlee Dorius.

SCABS: JACKSON FARMER, Avalon Weidner and Landon Haddock.

KASHA CARPENTER as Jacobi.

SPENCER BIRT as Governor Teddy Roosevelt.

KAYLA CARROLL, Mara Lewis, Brickman Walker.

COURTNEY ELLIS as Darcy and Davis Erickson as Bill.

EDUCATION MGMS TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

Aubrey Adams

By Verlene Johnson

Aubrey Adams moved to Morgan when she was in third grade but lived in West Valley City before that. After graduating from Morgan High School, Adams attended Weber State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Studies Composite teaching and a master’s degree from Western Governors University in curriculum and design.

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, March 13

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

Tuesday, March 14

Donut Hole, Cereal Variety, Yogurt, Applesauce, Pears

Wednesday, March 15

Breakfast burrito, Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits, Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, March 16

Pancake Sausage Stick, Cereal Variety, Sliced Peaches, Apple

Wedges

Friday, March 17

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

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, March 13

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

Tuesday, March 14

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

Pears

Wednesday, March 15

Breakfast burrito, Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits, Fruit Cocktail, Thursday, March 16

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

Friday, March 17

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

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Lunch

Monday, March 13

Tortilla, Chicken grill marks,Black Beans, Corn, Apple Juice, Fruit Cocktail, Graham Crackers w/ frost

Tuesday, March 14

WG Grilled Cheese, French Fries, Baby Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberry Cup, Moon Pie

Wednesday, March 15

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

Thursday, March 16

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

Friday, March 17

Chicken Strips, Crinkle Cut Fries, Broccoli, Orange Juice, Blueberries, Donut, Yeast (unfrosted)

Morgan & Mtn. Green Middle Lunch

Monday, March 13

Teriyaki Chicken, Brown Rice, Corn Dogs, Chef Salad, Bread stick 1ww; Curly Fries, Broccoli Normandy, Celery Sticks, Pineapple Tidbits, peach cup, Apples, Oranges, Slushie Cup

Tuesday, March 14

Nacho Chips, Cheese Sauce, Taco Meat, Taco Salad, Burrito Los cobos, Refried Beans, Corn, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Mandarin Oranges, Apples, Oranges, Moon

Pie

Wednesday, March 15

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

Thursday, March 16

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Mini Corn

Dogs, Cucumber Slices,Grape

Tomatoes, Pineapple Tidbits, Mandarin Oranges, Apples, Oranges,

Cookie Dough

Friday, March 17

Chicken Strips / Choice, Peanut

Butter and Jelly, String Cheese, Potato Wedges, Broccoli Florets, Glazed Carrots, Applesauce, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, March 13

Teriyaki Chicken, Brown Rice, Popcorn Chicken, Wheat Roll, Chef

Salad, Curly Fries, Celery Sticks, Pineapple Tidbits, peach cup, Apples, Oranges, Slushie Cup

Tuesday, March 14

Nacho Chips, Taco Meat, Cheese

Sauce, Taco Salad, Burrito Los cobos, Refried Beans, Corn, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Mandarin Oranges, Apples, Oranges, Moon

Pie

Wednesday, March 15

Spaghetti, Bread stick 1ww, Chicken Caesar Salad, Corn Dogs, Crinkle Cut Fries, Broccoli Florets, Peas, Applesauce, Sliced Pears, Apples, Oranges, Oatmeal Cookie

Thursday, March 16

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Popcorn

Chicken, Wheat Roll, Cucumber

Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Pineapple

Tidbits, Mandarin Oranges, Apples; Oranges, Cookie Dough

Friday, March 17

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

Adams began her teaching career six years ago, teaching seventh through ninth grades at Ascent Academy before teaching sixth grade for one year at Morgan Middle School. She is currently in her fourth year teaching seventh and eighth grade at Mountain Green Middle School.

“I became a teacher because I love the youth and their fiery spirits,” said Adams. She said she also wants to be on the same schedule as her own children.

“I love teaching because every day is different. I like getting to know my students and having them learn while making a connection with them,” Adams said.

Adams has been married for almost 17 years. After she was married, they lived in Riverdale and Farmington.

“My husband is from Taylorsville, and after convincing him to move back to Morgan, we will never leave.” Adams has two kids; one that attends MHS, and one attends MMS.

In her spare time, she loves to travel, do puzzles, cook and bake. Adams has been to 10 different countries but says it is not enough and can not wait to add to that list. l

MES STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Morgan Middle School

AUBREY ADAMS

KAMRYN OLSEN, 1ST

BRON ANDERSEN, 2ND

KENNADY WARDELL, 3RD PRESLEE WRIGHT, 4TH

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile movie night at Morgan County Library

By Ethan Hoffmann

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n Feb. 24, library patrons gathered for a family movie night featuring the comedy musical “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.” Marie Cottle, the children’s librarian, was in charge of the event. The event was available to all citizens of Morgan County and doors opened at 6 p.m. The movie started at 6:30 p.m., and visitors were provided free popcorn while they watched the show.

“Our purpose for the movie night was to bring the community together

and deliver an opportunity to get out and socialize free of charge,” Cottle said. “Since there is no theater in town, we decided to take the initiative and offer that service to the public.”

The next movie night will be held on March 24 at 6:30 p.m. Like last time, attendees are welcome to bring pillows and blankets to sit on, but folding chairs will also be available. For those interested in the upcoming movie night, ask a librarian or review their website at library.morgancountyutah.gov for more information. l

KADEN COMER, 5TH KONLEY WEEKS, 5TH

JORDAN NIELSON, 6TH

LYDIA ACHIBALD, 6TH

SUZANNA MCMILLAN, 7TH ARCHER WEIERS, 7TH COLE WEST, 8TH ALEXIS COX, 8TH

FAMILIES SETTLE in as the movie begins. Courtesy photos

MARIE COTTLE'S CHILDREN serve popcorn to patrons.

PARENTS AND KIDS watch previews in anticipation of “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.”

The origins of St. Patrick’s Day

By Verlene Johnson

In 1631, the Catholic church declared March 17 as Feast Day in honor of Saint Patrick. However, celebrations for Saint Patrick were happening in the ninth and tenth centuries. Saint Patrick was born around the fourth century to an aristocratic family in Roman Britain. When he was a teenager, he was kidnapped by Irish pirates who took him to Ireland to be a slave. After a number of years, he escaped. However, he eventually returned to Ireland as a missionary converting a large part of the Irish population to Christianity. Patrick used the shamrock or three leaf clover to teach about the Holy Trinity. While his death date is unknown, some sources cite it as March 17, 461. After his death, Patrick became the patron saint of Ireland, and March 17 became a holy day for Catholics.

In Ireland, this is a religious holiday, a day where the Irish attend religious services and feast on bacon or ham and cabbage. It did not become a public holiday in Ireland until 1904. In fact, pubs were closed across Ireland on March 17 up until 1970. It wasn’t until 1995 that Ireland adopted American traditions to boost tourism.

It was Irish immigrants in America who evolved the religious holiday into a more secular celebration. The first recorded celebration was in 1737, when homesick Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched in Boston and New York City. Thus, began the popular tradition of parades in cities such as New York, Boston, Savannah and Chicago.

In 1914, an Irish coroner living in New York named Dr. Thomas Hayes dyed beer green with blue food coloring to honor his Irish traditions.

Green is the official color of St.

Patrick’s Day. But why? The tradition comes from Irish folklore that says wearing green makes you invisible to Leprechauns, who will pinch you if they see you. Leprechauns come from a Celtic belief in fairies. The original folklore figures are “lobarcin,” meaning “small-bodied fellow.” Tiny men and women who could use their magical powers to serve good or evil. Along with pinching on St. Patrick’s Day, there is also the tradition of kissing. The phrase, “Kiss me, I’m Irish,” came from Irish immigrants who believe kissing a person from Ireland is the next best thing to kissing the Blarney Stone.

It is widely thought that corned beef and cabbage is the national dish of Ireland. In fact, corned beef is not extensively consumed there. The custom of corned beef and cabbage came about in the 19th century when Irish-American immigrants couldn’t afford bacon for their traditional St. Patrick’s Day feast. The salted and cured beef was the next best option for these improvising immigrants. They would go down to the ships returning from China and buy the leftover corned beef. Adding cabbage, potatoes and carrots made for a hardy meal, and it still is a popular dish to serve on March 17 in America.

For those who do not enjoy corned beef and cabbage, it has become popular in America for people to dye their food, such as milk, eggs or pancakes, green for St. Patrick’s Day. Irish Soda, Irish coffee and Irish stew have become popular fare in America.

Turning toilet water green, leprechauns leaving green footprints and gold chocolate coins around the house have become traditions of many in Morgan. Many families enjoy making leprechaun traps with leprechauns leaving a treat as they escape from being trapped.l

ANNIVERSARY A legacy of love

Seventy years ago, on March 13, 1953, Jay Melvin Jeffery and Bonnie Vernice Ferguson married in the Manti Temple, and so the story began.

The happy couple lived in Provo for two years, where they welcomed their son Melvin. Bonnie worked as a telephone operator while Jay attended BYU and completed his bachelor’s degree in business/accounting.

Expecting their second son, Dennis, they moved to Chicago. There Jay worked for an accounting firm, Author Anderson. Bonnie was busy being a stay-athome mother. After three years, they moved to Delta, Utah, to teach seminary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While living in Delta, they welcomed their first daughter, Jaeleen.

In 1962 the Church assigned Jay to be the treasurer of the Church College of New Zealand, so they moved their small family to the beautiful Islands of New Zealand. While there, they added three children, Jonathan, Tawa and Maria, to their family totaling six children. After five years in New Zealand, they returned to the United States, where they were back in Provo while Jay got his master’s degree in Educational Administration.

In 1969 they moved to Fredonia, Arizona, where Jay was Superintendent of the schools there and three more children joined the family, Vernice, Paul and Phillip. Bonnie was loving being a mom, and if this wasn’t enough to keep her busy, she also sold Avon and Tupperware. They enjoyed staying busy and even

building a house while doing much of the work themselves. While in Fredonia, the Church Indian placement program blessed them with another child Lucy who lived with them even into college and is considered a member of the family.

In 1972 the now large family made their last move to Milton, Utah, where they welcomed their last two daughters, Julia and Michelle, totaling 12 children. Bonnie, besides tending to the needs of the family, enjoyed selling Tupperware and Avon. Later as the children got older, she was an EMT for Morgan City Ambulance and worked for the Morgan Senior Citizen center as a driver.

Jay and Bonnie have lived in Morgan for just over 50 years, where Jay was the Assistant Superintendent of the Morgan School District for 15 years. He ended his carrier serving as the Director of Public Education for the Utah State Board of Education, retiring the year their youngest daughter graduated, 1995.

From 1998 to 2000, Jay and Bonnie served as senior missionaries in the New Jersey South Mission. Following their mission, they have enjoyed serving in various callings in the Church, including being temple workers at the Ogden temple for many years.

They love living in Morgan and enjoy returning home after traveling to different countries and other states to visit their 12 children and their spouses, 59 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. And so the story does not end but continues.

MHS HEAD DRILL COACH

$4,500 stipend MHS Part-time / no benefits Closing: Open until filled

To Apply: Contact MHS Athletic Director Kade Morrell or MHS Principal Crae Wilson at 801-829-3418.

BIDS

Sealed Bids for the construction of the 2023 Street Maintenance will be received by Morgan City, at the City Office, 90 West Young Street, Morgan, UT, until 2:00 pm local time on March 21, 2023 at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of chip and seal and concrete curb, gutter, and flatwork on various streets throughout the city. The project has an Engineer’s Estimate of $243,038.00

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.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & Associates Consulting Engineers, 6080 Fashion Point Drive, South Ogden, Utah, (801) 476-9767.

Bidding Documents may be viewed and purchased online at www.jonescivil.com. Following registration and payment of $20.00, complete sets of Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the Issuing Office’s website as portable document format (PDF) files.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders.

Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality in a Bid, and to make awards in the best interests of the Owner.

Owner: Morgan City

By: Denise Woods

Title: City Recorder

Date: February 24, 2023

OBITUARY

Donald Alexander Winn

Jan. 4, 1935 – March 3, 2023

Donald Alexander Winn, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in his home surrounded by family on March 3, 2023. Don was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on Jan. 4, 1935, to James Henry Winn and Alice Blanche Winn. He married Sarah Joan Christiansen in the Salt Lake Temple on May 25, 1962, and raised five children in Mountain Green: Bradley (Johanna) Winn, James (Shelly) Winn, Christopher (Amy) Winn, Rodney (Megan) Winn and Lisa (Patrick) Smith. At the time of his passing, Don and Joan had 30 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Don was the youngest of three children and grew up with his older siblings, Dale (Colleen) Winn and LeNae (Chris) Christison. Don’s father passed away when he was three years old, and he was raised by his widowed mother, Blanche, and grandmother, Elizabeth Isabel Parker Erikson. Don was fortunate to have uncles and other caring leaders step in as father figures throughout his young life, where he grew up enjoying the outdoors, riding horses and working on the farm.

In high school, Don loved all kinds of sports as well as drama, debate and music. He served as captain of his football team, point guard for the basketball team, lead role in the high school play “Our Town” and sang solos at his school dances. After high school, Don served as a missionary in the Central States Mission and went on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Brigham Young University, where he met Joan.

Don and Joan loved living in Mountain Green, where they enjoyed taking their kids into nature on many adventures. Don especially loved spending time outdoors with his kids (and neighbor kids) riding horses, camping, hunting, motorcycling, playing tennis and floating the Weber River. He cherished summer family vacations and making memories with loved ones. Don had a wonderful and unique sense of humor that was quick-witted and kept us smiling through the ups and downs of life.

Don’s career was dedicated to helping others. He spent 33 years as the Morgan High

School Counselor and was known as an advocate for students who needed a listening ear or a friend when they were struggling. He was masterful at facilitating resolutions of individual student problems and concerns. One day a student came to visit Don and said, “When my dad died, you were the only person I could come to.” Don believed that “the person is always more important than the point.” One of his great joys at Morgan High was coaching the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams. His dedication and love for students earned him recognition as Utah Tennis Coach of the Year.

Donald loved his Savior, Jesus Christ, and had a natural love and genuine acceptance for others. In addition to his first mission as a young man, he served three senior missions with Joan to Tucson, Washington D.C. and Nauvoo for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also served six years in the Ogden Temple. He had an innate sense of gratitude and contentment for whatever life gave to him. Don was a good man who went about quietly doing good things.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at the Highlands Chapel (5378 W. Old Highway Road, Mountain Green), with a viewing that same morning from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a humanitarian aid service or your favorite charity.

COALVILLE CITY RECORDER

Coalville City is accepting applications for a full-time position of City Recorder. Applicants must be 18 years of age and possess a valid Utah Driver’s License along with a High School Diploma and must be bondable. This position will require attending, scheduling, and producing minutes for two monthly City Council meetings. Applicants should understand municipal organizations and including applicable laws and regulations. Serves as the City's Election Officer and is responsible to coordinate and supervise municipal elections. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Caselle accounting software would be preferred. Pay range is $20.00 - $28.00 per hour depending on qualifications; plus, regular full-time benefits. Coalville City is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Closing date, February 24, 2023, or until filled. A complete job description and application can be accessed at www.coalvillecity.org. Submit resume to cityhall@coalvillecity.org.

MORGAN WOMEN

Mary Chadwick

May 11, 1877 – Oct. 24, 1963

Whatstarted as a hobby compiling history turned Mary Chadwick into Morgan County’s first historian. Through her love for Morgan, she started to compile the history of Morgan County, and in 1929, her first book “Pioneering Morgan County” was published.

Mary Chadwick, then Hansen, was born May 11, 1877, in Hyram, Utah, the daughter of H.P. and Bertha Carlsen Hansen, who reared 10 children. Chadwick attended grade school in Hyrum and later Brigham Young College in Logan.

Chadwick married William Chadwick on Nov. 13, 1902, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They made their first home in Whitney, Idaho. Eventually, they moved to St. Charles, Idaho, and then to Hyrum, Utah. In June 1911, they moved to Morgan. The couple had three sons and two daughters. William died in 1951, and Chadwick continued to reside in the Morgan home.

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at age 14, she became the secretary of the Primary. She went on to become a Sunday School teacher at 16 and later the Hyrum Stake Primary secretary. Chadwick was also the Morgan Stake Relief Society President for five years, secretary for two years and Morgan Ward MIA president for several years. She worked in the Morgan Ward as class leader in the Relief Society, Primary, MIA and Sunday School.

In July 1926, Chadwick became the secretary of the Genealogical Commit-

Monday

The Voice (5) KSL 7 p.m.

It’s the third night of blind auditions, and Chance the Rapper, Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Blake Shelton are all competing to discover and coach the next singing phenomenon. Season 23 is the last for original coach Blake Shelton.

Perry Mason

HBO 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

The story continues from last week’s season premiere, which found Perry (Matthew Rhys) and Della (Juliet Rylance) pursuing civil cases instead of criminal cases. But an open-and-closed case has revealed that not all is what it seems in Los Angeles.

Tuesday

NHL Hockey DISN 5 p.m.

The first-ever live animated NHL game airs this afternoon. As the Washington Capitals take on the New York Rangers, the telecast will feature live, real-time, animated versions of players and teams modeled after Disney’s “Big City Greens” characters.

Superman & Lois

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

An undercover assignment reveals a deadly foe that promises to change the Kent family forever in this Season 3 premiere, and John Henry (Wolé Parks) is haunted by his doppelgänger’s past. Meanwhile, Gen. Sam Lane (Dylan Walsh) reclaims his post.

Wednesday

The Flash (30) KUCW 8 p.m.

While Barry (Grant Gustin) and Iris (Candice Patton) prepare for their new life, luck changes for those in Central City. Cecile (Danielle Nicolet) takes on a case with Allegra’s (Kayla Compton) help, and the team works with Khione (Danielle Panabaker).

Farmer Wants a Wife

(13) KSTU 8 p.m.

The farmers’ search for real, lasting love continues. Hosted by Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland fame, the reality show follows four farmers and a group of single women who have left the big city to experience life and love on the farm.

Thursday

Butchers of the Bayou

A&E 7 p.m.

This new four-part crime documentary presents the converging stories of two

Compiled by Alisha Copfer

PUBLIC NOTICE

Morgan School District Board of Education

Public Notice

Pursuant to Utah Code 52-4-102 the Board hereby gives notice of an open meeting to be convened as outlined below. The Board may move into a closed meeting for discussion of specifics as outlined in Utah Code 52-4-205.

A video/audio recording of the meeting will be available at www.morgansd.org the following day. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during the meeting should notify the Superintendent at least two working days prior to the meeting.

Date: March 14, 2023

Location: Morgan Board of Education Building, 67 North 200 East, Morgan, UT Regular Meeting: 5:00 p.m.

tee in the Morgan Stake. She has done a great deal of temple work on her own line of ancestry and also that of her husband.

An article published in the Ogden Standard-Examiner on March 22, 1957, states, “Chadwick is a historian on her own. She spends many, many hours gathering and compiling the county history. She is now working and compiling another book which brings Morgan history up to date. For 28 years, her hobby has been gathering Morgan County history.”

It was in that year that Chadwick was chosen as “Mother of the Year” by the local Fine Arts Club. A tribute was paid to Chadwick by the mayor of Ogden, Ray Wright. The Morgan Fine Arts Club presented her with a corsage of gardenias and red roses. She responded with a brief talk.

At the age of 86, Chadwick passed away on Oct. 24, 1963, at her residence in Orem, Utah. She was buried at the South Morgan Cemetery in Morgan County. She was survived by three sons, Edward C. Chadwick, Thermopolis, Wyoming; Walker C. Chadwick, Cody, Wyoming; Russell C. Chadwick, Salt Lake City; two daughters, Mrs. Dewey (Eva) Wheelwright, Ogden, and Mrs. Herbert (LaVerne) Marchant, Salt Lake City; 11 grandchildren, three brothers, Alvin Hansen, Idaho Falls; Leo H. Hansen, McCammon, Idaho; Reuben Hansen, Hyrum; four sisters, Eva Smith, Los Angeles; Josephine Green, St. Ignatius, Montana; Nora Nelson and Martha Smith, Hyrum. l

I. Welcome: Board President Gaylene Adams

II. Consent Agenda: Agenda, Minutes, Personnel, Financial Expenditures

III. Public Comment*

IV. District Administration Reports

a. Special Recognition MHS Girls Basketball State Championship

b. Employee Spotlight – Transportation Department

V. Discussion Items

a. Proposed School Fees for 2023-24

b. MHS Dress Code Revision

VI. Action Items

a. Homeschool Approvals

b. Policy ECBB Driver’s Education, Valedictorian Selection Process Revision

c. Litigation Regarding Social Media Access to Children

d. LEA Specific License Approval

VII. Board Member Reports

VIII. Advanced Planning for Upcoming Events

a. Next Meeting April 11, 2023, 5 p.m.

IX. Adjournment

7:00 p.m.

I. Public Hearing, School Fees

a. Public Comment

Gaylene C. Adams, Board President

*Individuals wishing to address the Board during the Public Comment portion of the meeting should contact the Superintendent at 801-829-3411 by 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to be recognized on the agenda. Those speaking must provide name, city of residence, and topic. Three-minute time limit. Patrons may also share comments with board members via email at www.morgansd.org. 3/10/23 J-01-215

PUBLIC NOTICE

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Annette Singleton (mailing address P.O. Box 95, Morgan, UT 84050) and Aubree Benson (mailing address 4903 Bobtail Rd., Libby, MT 59923) have been appointed Personal Representatives of the Estate of Fredrick K. Singleton, Case No. 233500003, in the Second Judicial District Court of Morgan County, State of Utah. All persons having claims against the above estate are required to mail their written claims to the Personal Representatives at the addresses above, or file their written claims with the District Court at 48 W. Young Street, Morgan, UT 84050, within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

Published in the Morgan County News on March 10, 17, 24, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE DEADLINE

TELEVISION GUIDE

prolific serial killers who terrorized the women of Baton Rouge, La. They never met, but one seemed to know what the other was doing. The mini-series continues on Friday.

Alaska Daily

(4) KTVX 9 p.m.

When a familiar face becomes the top suspect in a case, Eileen (Hilary Swank) and Roz (Grace Dove) race to report on it first. Elsewhere, Austin (Craig Frank) and Claire (Meredith Holzman) follow Conrad Pritchard’s (John Getz) trail.

Friday Lopez vs Lopez

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

When her primos visit, Mayan (Mayan Lopez) and Quinten (Matt Shively) get a taste of what life could have been like if they had made different choices. Also, Rosie (Selenis Leyva) enlists the help of Oscar (Al Madrigal) to sell life insurance policies.

Great Performances at the Met

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

Renée Fleming returns to the Met in this opera from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Putz. Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs. Dalloway,” and by the 2002 film of the same name, the opera tells the story of three women from different eras.

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

(30) KUCW Best known for playing Det. Amy Sykes in “Major Crimes,” actress Kearran Giovanni joins cast mem bers Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie for a series of sponta neous improv games hosted by Aisha Tyler. Comic Jonathan Mangum also joins them.

Saturday

The Banshees of Inisherin

HBO 2:10 p.m.

On a remote Irish island, Pádraic (Colin Farrell) is devastated when his buddy, Colm (Brendan Gleeson), suddenly puts an end to their lifelong friendship. Pádraic sets out to repair the damaged relationship by any means necessary. Kerry Condon also stars. The Hillsdale Adoption Scam

LIFE 6 p.m.

Unable to have a child, Bethany (Keshia Knight Pulliam) thinks it’s a blessing when a pregnant mother appears on her porch, asking for help. But as the pregnancy progresses, things don’t seem quite right. This Lifetime movie was inspired by true events.

Sunday

Your Honor SHOW 7 p.m. 9 p.m.

How will it end? Originally envisioned as a limited series, this legal drama wraps with the Season 2 finale. Bryan Cranston plays ex-judge Michael Desiato, a broken man and grieving father who was coerced into a scheme to take

In the show’s 200th episode, Red (James Spader) attempts to secure a late financier’s fortune, which is locked by a series of clues. But when a deadly assassin pursues the money, the Task Force bands together to protect the endowment’s rightful heirs.

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Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

Amid the changing television landscape, some faces have remained a constant. Whether appearing in major cable shows or streaming content, one-hour family dramas or half-hour sitcoms, some actors just have what it takes to grow their career on the small (and/or silver) screen. One such actor is Mae Whitman, who has become known for her voice work and on-screen presence since her career debut as a child. Despite being the subject of many doubting “Her?” jokes as Ann in “Arrested Development,” it’s clear the rest of the world is just as smitten with Whitman as George Michael (Michael Cera, “Juno,” 2007) was. Thankfully, fans of the “Good Girls” actress won’t have long to wait for another dose of her on-screen wit and sarcasm: Whitman’s newest project, “Up Here,” a musical series about dating in New York City, releases Friday, March 24, on Hulu.

Born June 9, 1988, in Los Angeles to voice actor Pat Musick (“An American Tale,” 1986) and Hollywood set carpenter Jeffrey Whitman (“Basic Instinct,” 1992), Mae Whitman has had the essence of the industry coursing through her veins since infancy. In fact, her first job came at the age of 4 when she interrupted her mother’s audition for a commercial. Before they knew it, young Whitman had entered into the voice acting industry alongside her mother as the new voice of Tyson Chicken.

Once she’d made a name for herself in advertising, Whitman made her silver screen debut alongside Meg Ryan in “When a Man Loves a Woman” (1994). She went on to star in “Bye Bye Love” (1995), “Independence Day” (1996), “One Fine Day” (1996), “Hope Floats” (1998) and episodes of “Friends,” “Early Edition,” “The Legend of Calamity Jane” and more, all before the age of 10.

(4) KTVX 9 p.m. The Good Doctor The lead characters of the proposed spinoff “The Good Lawyer” are introduced in a new episode of “The Good Doctor,” airing Monday, March 13, on ABC. Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) seeks out legal representation and puts his faith in Abbie (Bethlehem Million), a promising young lawyer with obsessive compulsive disorder.

MARY CHADWICK photo courtesy of Morgan County Historical Society

These kids are facing a decision about spending money. What would you do?

These ZING sneakers are super popular with the kids at my school. But they cost $69 a pair!

These generic sneakers cost $29 They’re not nearly as fancy as the ZING sneakers, though.

Which pair of sneakers should Kevin choose? Give at least two reasons to explain your choice.

A lot of young movie stars wear the jeans at left. They are $80. The generic ones in the middle are $30. And the used pair at right is $8 at the thrift store.

Which pair of jeans should Emma choose? Give at least two reasons for your choice.

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