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Special Olympics athletes star in exhibition volleyball game

By Ethan Hoffmann

Lastmonth the residents of Morgan County gathered in the gym at Morgan High School for a very special night. Each year, Liz Wiscombe and the other volleyball coaches organize a volleyball exhibition game with their team. They invite our Morgan Stars Special Olympic athletes and friends to participate and star in the game. The coaches and team members hold practices prior to the game to work with the athletes on the different volleyball skills they will need to use.

The game was held on March 22 and the night started with a prayer by Allen Shaw. Following the invocation, the national anthem was sung by Jenni Smith and Chiara Johnson. Then they announced each athlete and had them run through a “tunnel” formed by the volleyball team and the cheerleaders. “We are truly blessed to have a wonderful community that includes and celebrates our Special needs friends,” said Angie Spens. “I am grateful that I get to interact with them and get to know each of their special spirits.”

The whole community was welcome to come and support the

athletes by attending the game. In addition to the cheering on of the audience, the Morgan High Cheer team also made an appearance that night, cheering alongside the athletes and motivating them during the event.

The volleyball team worked alongside the athletes, guiding them through the drills so that they show their skills in hitting, serving, and passing. After they displayed their individual skills, the athletes took turns playing unified volleyball against

each other.

This is one of the favorite events that the Special Olympic athletes get to participate in each year and they look forward to it every year. “Our Morgan community is the best!” commented Coleen Russell, “We are truly thankful for the support and for the donations. There’s no place like Morgan; you truly make our awesome athletes feel like Stars.” l

Synthetic drug cocktail an ‘emergent threat’

For the first time, the federal government has declared a synthetic drug cocktail an “emergent threat” to U.S. public health. The veterinary tranquilizer xylazine, often mixed with fentanyl, has been linked to a growing number of overdose deaths across the country. White House drug czar Dr. Rahul Gupta said the administration will notify Congress about the threat and roll out a plan to combat the crisis over the next 90 days.

Prosecutor in Trump case sues GOP chairman for trying to interfere

The New York prosecutor pursuing charges against former President Donald Trump alleges that a GOP-led congressional committee is trying to interfere with the case. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is suing Rep. Jim Jordan, the Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, for what Bragg calls “an unconstitutional attempt to undermine” his investigation, including demanding confidential documents. The two have been sparring since before Trump was indicted.

Emissions regulations important in reducing impacts of climate change

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing its most ambitious regulations yet for cutting emissions from vehicles. The new tailpipe emission standards are so strict that up to 67% of new vehicles sold in 2032 may have to be electric in order for carmakers to comply. A former EPA official calls this the Biden administration’s “single most important regulatory initiative … to really reduce the worst impacts of climate change.”

Gunman kills five in Kentucky bank shooting

A bank employee opened fire on his colleagues in Louisville, Ky., on Monday killing five people and injuring nine others – including three police officers – before being fatally shot by police. The shooting has prompted an outpouring of grief in and beyond the city, with President Biden once again calling on Congress to pass stricter gun safety laws.

Ukraine has highest proportion of elderly affected by war

Ukrainian couple Liubov and Viktor Lada lost nearly everything – except for some lace curtains, porcelain dolls and a floral lamp –when their apartment of 63 years was destroyed by Russian shelling. They are among the millions of elderly people who stayed behind after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which now has the highest proportion of elderly affected by war.

ATHLETES, CHEERLEADERS, and volleyball players pose for a group photo.

Photos by Angie Spens

EMILEE ROBISON, David Whittier, and Kyrstin Spens show their passing skills during the game.

Local Weber State students reach out to the community in an effort to do good

By Olivia Rees

Utah Supreme Court project will give people access to free legal advice on housing issues

By Peri Kinder

Asevictions and landlord-tenant disputes increase, the Utah Supreme Court is stepping in with what it hopes will be a solution.

The Court’s Office of Legal Services Innovation, in partnership with Innovation 4 Justice, announced a groundbreaking project. The Housing Stability Legal Advocate Pilot Program will train and certify nonlawyers working within community-based organizations to help bridge the gap in access to justice for vulnerable populations.

“We have so many unrepresented tenants in our court system right now,” said Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen. “When an eviction case is filed, generally the landlord is almost always represented and the tenant is almost always not represented. We have a lot of lawyers offering pro bono services for those tenants. The number of tenants in the system is staggering.”

Social workers trained as HSLAs will be able to provide legal advice to tenants who are facing eviction or other housing instability issues. The program is designed for early intervention to keep tenants out of the court system. Housing advocates will also help people who have been evicted to find housing assistance, get the eviction off their credit report after seven years and explain the financial ramifications of eviction.

Many attorneys provide free legal advice and services for those struggling with housing instability and legal aid clinics are available for those who qualify, but the need still outweighs the availability of these services.

The HSLA pilot program will focus on four key areas: detect housing instability issues as people receive services at community-based organizations, provide legal advice before housing issues move into the court system, offer legal assistance for post-judgment procedures and give legal advice related to other state and federal assistance programs.

“The idea was to test different ways to deliver legal services to people who currently aren’t being served with a lawyer. We know about 86% of fami-

lies experience at least one legal issue a year and most of those never get any legal advice,” Hagen said. “This is difficult for clients who really need some type of help and really can’t afford to hire a lawyer to get the assistance they need.”

Several years ago, the Court authorized a Paralegal Practitioner License where paralegals could offer limited legal services involving debt, family and housing issues. The HSLA is another attempt to reach people who need legal assistance who might not have the financial means to hire an attorney.

Under the Utah constitution, the Court has exclusive authority to regulate the practice of law. Its responsibility is to decide who’s admitted to the practice of law, who can become lawyers, and to regulate those people to make sure they’re maintaining high ethical standards.

In 2020, the Court established a regulatory sandbox for nontraditional legal services providers. The sandbox allows individuals and entities to devise innovative practices that relax the rules around who can practice law, without creating undo harm.

“The sandbox is an experiment to see if perhaps our own rules are contributing to the access to justice gap in Utah. To see if the reason people are having a difficult time getting legal resources is because our rules are too restrictive,” Hagen said. “In the sandbox we are gathering a lot of data and we’re using that to determine what works and what doesn’t so we can make better policy decisions in the future.”

The HSLA program is about six months out, but then community-based organizations can begin the certification process to get authorized. Organizations that can certify include homeless and domestic violence shelters, faith-based programs or most programs that serve low-income individuals.

For more information, visit innovation4justice.org.

“We’re really hoping this can help people before they face a legal issue in court,” Hagen said. “The degree in which people are affected by housing problems can’t be overstated.” l

Help for Your 50-Year-Old Home or Building

April 27 | 6:30 PM | Thursday

Morgan County Courthouse Auditorium

The State Historical Architect and Tax Credit Coordinator will provide tips and tricks for caring for historic property. Topics will include:

How to qualify for income tax credits equivalent to 20-40% of your restoration costs

• Techniques for repairing and maintaining stone and brick

• Caring for wood siding and trim

• Techniques for repairing and maintaining foundations

• Earthquake bracing methods

There will be an opportunity for questions and answers. You can ensure your question will be addressed by submitting it to jansenbennett@utah.gov no later than Monday, April 24th. Use the subject line “Ask an Architect – Morgan”.

Armed with only the instructions to “do good” for weighty group project, a handful of Weber State students were brought together in an upper division communications class, Small Group Facilitation and Leadership. Calling themselves the DoGooders&KO which incorporated their initials and motto of the semester, Katie Hales, Devin Bringard, Gunnar Jardine, and Olivia Rees wanted to do something to make a difference in individuals lives while somehow spreading it to impact the local community. Tinkering with the idea of a special needs talent show, a music concert, or helping a local charity, they decided to serve who they viewed as an often-forgotten sector of the community: the senior citizens. The group shared, “We wanted to help the elderly feel recognized and heard, by helping them share their story more easily with others in a way that will always be remembered.”

To accomplish this project, the DoGooders&KO recorded and interviewed folks at Treeo, a senior citizen center in Ogden. Gathering the stories and information from the elderly, they then transcribed the recordings into a little book to be distributed to each person interviewed. “We want to do this so the elderly will have some of their life stories in a book that can be easily shared with their family. It seems like a worthwhile project because while the many of the elderly love talking to people and sharing their stories, but they may not know how to share that in a way accessible to their posterity,” commented DoGooders&KO. “In a way, we like to think we are paying it forward for the community by helping people understand and get to know their past.”

For many of the group members, while stressful because of scheduling and assignments based around the project, it became more than a grade. Hales surmised, “I left each interview feeling so happy, and I wasn’t worried or stressed about other things going on in my life. It was just a good feeling to go talk and listen to the stories of these people!”

The lessons that Jardine retained were to, “do what makes you happy. Don’t do what others want you to do. You are in control of your life.” This experience also helped him want to write down important events that happen in his life because as you get older, you tend to forget things. Regardless of the age gap, Jardine’s favorite part of the interview process was being able to connect with the interviewees by realizing they had some same acquaintances and common

Olivia Rees

interests. “A story/life lesson from one of the residents that impacted me the most was don’t take life for granted,” continued Jardine. “Don’t let life get in the way of having a good time, but the most fun you can have is with your family so keep them close.”

Hales shared, “One of the coolest things that happened during the project was hearing the people we interviewed talk about how special they think this project is! The lady we worked with (Karen) also expressed to us how this has created a buzz and an excitement around the center. She said that this meant a lot to the people that we interviewed, and she was super grateful for us coming in to listen to these people’s stories.”

The DoGoodersKO encourage everyone to get to know their grandparents and other senior citizens around them. Some of the questions to start you on your journey of getting to know them include: What is your family like? What did your parents do for a living? What did you do for a living? What were some of your favorite hobbies as a teenager? What accomplishments are you most proud of? What is one of your happiest memories? What is a piece of advice you would like to offer to your younger self? What things make you the happiest now? How would you like to be remembered?

“The importance of remembering others was reiterated in my mind,” shared Rees, a local Morgan resident. “People want to know they are cared about and what better way to serve that spend quality time actually taking time to listen to them. Elderly or young, everyone deserves that kind of undivided attention.”

Describing it as an “intergenerational effort trying to find a way to connect people together and help the elderly feel heard,” the DoGooders&KO hopes that this article will inspire others to implement the experience and reach out to those around them. l

Bryson Hone takes fourth place in Speech and Debate

By Ethan Hoffmann

Once again the local Hone family has shown their prowess in speech and debate! On March 17-18, Bryson Hone, a freshman at Morgan High School, attended a state competition. The event took place at Ogden High School and Hone took fourth place in impromptu.

For an impromptu speech, contestants are given exactly seven minutes to create and prepare to deliver a five-minute speech on a topic that is given to them on the spot. According to https:// virtualspeech.com/, “an impromptu speech is given with little or no preparation, yet almost always with some advance knowledge on the topic. This is sometimes referred to as ‘off the cuff’ or ‘spur of the moment’.”

“Debate this year has been really good for all the kids on the team,” said Lisa Hone, Bryson’s mother. “We’ve seen some real growth from each participant. They are more confident and at ease in front of crowds. We are really pleased with how well they did this year.!”

In total, Bryson had to give four speeches in order to achieve this award. At the competition, Bryson gave

speeches on a variety of random topics; each topic was completely different from the others which provided quite a challenge for the students. The topics he covered at the competition were everything from Mahatma Gandhi to terrorism. “I finally learned how to talk to strangers,” commented Bryson. “Now all I have to do is learn how to talk to girls.” l

Sponsored by: Morgan City and County, Morgan Historic Preservation Committee and Morgan Historical Society

People want to know they are cared about and what better way to serve that spend quality time actually taking time to listen to them. Elderly or young, everyone deserves that kind of undivided attention.

THE UTAH SUPREME COURT will roll out the Housing Stability Legal Advocate Pilot Program to help tenants access free legal advice for housing instability issues like foreclosure and eviction.

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BRYSON HONE finalist at the state debate tournament.

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 121 calls from March 31 through April 6. Any arrests are listed as reported, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and convicted.

Enterprise

April 4 - Threats

Mountain Green

March 31 - Extra Patrol, Traffic Acc, 29Z Traffic Acc, Assist, Fire Assist, Follow Up

April 1 - Traffic Acc, Premises Check, Traffic Stop (9)

April 2 - Traffic Stop (4), Safety Hazard, Panic Alarm

April 5 - Traffic Stop (4), VIN Inspection, Motorist Assist (2)

Milton

April 4 - Welfare Check

April 5 - Traffic Stop (2)

April 6 - VIN Inspection

Morgan

March 31 - Burglary Alarm, Traffic Acc, Press Call Law, Assault DV, Family Disturb, Susp Person, Medical Assist

April 1 - 19D Heart Prob, Traffic Stop (2)

Utahns demonstrate attention span disruption with cell phone usage

By Peri Kinder

It was 2007 when Apple released the iPhone as the first “smartphone.” Since then, consumers have become increasingly attached to their devices, to the point of distraction. Research shows looking at phones gives users a dopamine boost, creating a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction, but at what cost?

In a study conducted by North Star Inbound, for the gaming platform Solitaire Bliss, smartphone users across 38 states submitted information about their cell phone usage. The study showed 41% of Utah residents frequently use their phones while watching TV, 49% of Utahns admit to looking down at their phones as they cross a street and 59% of Utah residents bring their phones to use on the toilet.

“This study looked at a few ways being distracted by our phones can impact our lives,” said Melissa Stephenson, North Star Inbound media relations associate. “With 49% of Utah residents admitting to looking down at their phones at least a couple times while crossing a street, a personal safety issue is raised.”

While men are most guilty of looking at their phones while crossing the street, women reach for their phones while watching TV more often than men. Nearly one-third of Utah residents only last a few minutes before their mind wanders and they reach for their phone, and 45% of Utahns talk to others on their phones while working on a separate task.

Habitual cell phone use has been connected with decreased attention spans. According to the study, it’s not surprising that the Gen Z population, who have grown up with smartphones, has the shortest attention span

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compared to millennials, Gen X and baby boomers.

The Child Mind Institute found an increase in phone use led to a decrease in connection. As attention spans decrease, effective learning is diminished. This includes the ability to retain information, pay attention to details and create cognitive flexibility, which is a brain’s ability to change and adapt.

“As our study points out areas where attention spans aren’t thriving, we can look at research done by George Washington University for recommendations on improving attention spans,” Stephenson said. “They listed meditation, practicing attentive listening, reading, practicing muscle relaxation techniques, mindful walking, reducing distractions and making time for mental breaks.”

Experts recommend putting phones in a different room where it won’t be visible and easily accessible. Sometimes, just the sight of a phone is a trigger to pick it up and use it. Placing a phone in a drawer at work is a good way to keep from getting distracted on the job. Users can also set time limits on specific platforms or download apps to track cell phone usage.

The North Star Inbound study showed 76% of those surveyed are distracted by their phones at work and 62% give up when trying something new or difficult. For more on the study, visit Solitairebliss.com/blog.

“Utah residents ranked the fourth worst at being on their phones while talking to loved ones, raising the issue of not being present in those situations,” Stephenson said. “Being present in moments of our lives has been proven to help with stress management and regulating our moods.” l

April 2 - Susp Vehicle IP, Premises Check, Traffic Stop (3), Susp Cir IP, Pedestrian

April 3 - Traffic Acc, Burglary Alarm, Extra Patrol, Assist OJ, Follow Up (2), Threats, Liquor Violatio

April 4 - Animal Control, Press Call Law, Traffic Stop (5), Wildlife Prob (2), Assist, Warrant April 5 - Premises Check (2), Traffic Acc PP, Shuttle (3), Barking Dog, Animal Control, Message Police, Traffic Stop

April 6 - Traffic Stop (5), Follow Up, Welfare Check

April 6 - Susp Circumstan, Traffic Stop (4) Other - Assist w/ Traffic Accidents (3), Fire Assist Peterson

April 1 - Premises Check April 5 - Traffic Acc PP

Porterville

April 1 - Susp Vehicle, Traffic Hazard, 26A Sick Person, Medical Assist April 3 - Assist Stoddard

March 31 - Traffic Hazard

April 3 - VIN Inspection

April 4 - Wildlife Prob

April 5 - Traffic Stop (2), Susp Circumstan

Other Calls: Assist Fire, Assist with Traffic Accidents (3), Hit and Run, Medical Assist, Motorist Assist (3), Suspicious Vehicle, Traffic Hazard (2), Traffic Stops (5)

MOUNTAIN GREEN FIRE DISTRICT

APRIL 12

There was a 50-gallon diesel fuel spill Wednesday on I-84 at the MM91 rest area. Crews diked and dammed the leaking fuel and used of all things kiddie pools to catch the leak. A semi ran over a trailer hitch in the middle of the road, puncturing a fuel tank. Firefighters controlled the leak using sealing wax on the tank puncture.

A STUDY CONDUCTED by North Star Inbound showed 49% of Utahns admit to looking down at their phones as they cross a street.

A LOOK BACK

The next seventh day

Recently my daughter

JOHN WATERBURY

Jennifer went to help a friend who was having significant family issues. And while she was there helping, Jen asked her friend how she was coping with the difficulties? Her friend simply said she was waiting for the next seventh day. Jen asked her what that meant, and her friend related that when Joshua was fighting the battle of Jericho, (Joshua 6:12) the Lord told him to have his Israelite soldiers march around the Canaanite walls of Jericho for seven days. Joshua and the soldiers were obedient, and for six days they marched around the walls of Jericho, and absolutely nothing happened during those six days. However, on the seventh day, as the Lord directed them, they continued to march, and at that point the walls came tumbling down.

We’ve all heard this story, but it carries a significance that applies directly to us in the 22nd century. But when facing difficult times, we still tend to say things like, “Why does life have to be so painful and so difficult? And why doesn’t the Lord fix these problems right now?” Apparently, it isn’t the next seventh day just yet.

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf wrote: Success begins with three simple words: Believe, Love, and Do. He also wrote: The more we recognize our divine worth, the better we understand this divine truth; that God sent us right here, right now at this momentous time in history, so that we

can do the greatest possible good (end quote). The fact is that we may not see great changes immediately, and it may appear that nothing is happening to relieve our pain and problems, but our timing is different than the Lord’s timing.

With this in mind, Elder Uchtdorf wrote: The very moment you begin to seek your Heavenly Father, in that moment, the hope of His light will begin to awaken, enliven, and enable your soul (end quote).

Very simply put, today may not be the next seventh day. But it’s coming! It’s just around the corner. It may be just over the next hill, or just down the road, but it’s coming! Enjoy the journey. Remember, we are children of Heavenly Father. The battle has already been won! Stay the course. Endure well to the end. And watch for the next seventh day! Undoubtedly, the walls will come tumbling down.

John Waterbury is a retired Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has lived in Utah since 1984 when he moved to Bountiful with his wife and four children. Since then, he has written a weekly column for several years for the Davis County Clipper titled “The Dear John Letters” which was also used throughout the intermountain West focusing on addiction and mental health problems. This new column will focus on mental health and life management issues. l

BRAIN TEASERS

Being ‘over the hill’ is better than being under it

Thiscolumn is for the men and women in their late 50s or approaching retirement. It is also for their younger sons and daughters whose lives would be easier if mom and dad retired comfortably.

CYCLOPS

BY BRYAN GRAY

It’s not about income. It’s about ice cream – or at least that’s what an MIT aging expert suggests – and it focuses on where aging adults choose to live.

We’ll get to the ice cream later. In his book (“The Longevity Economy”), Joseph Coughlin states that retirement should not be the time to relax. Instead, it can be a time for growth, following a passion, finding a new interest, or simply enjoying life’s small moments of enjoyment and grace without having to worry about punching a time clock, pleasing the boss, or making sure the children get to their Little League or dance practice on time.

Too many people, he says, withdraw from life as they advance in age. “That is a loss to society,” a loss of wisdom, experience, and knowledge. Instead, retirees should become engaged whether it be in a part-time job or volunteer work.

“It’s the little things that make me happy,” says Coughlin. “A blueberry muffin, a cup of coffee, and a newspaper.” Yet these little things are connected to where you live.

Often, retirees seek out “over-55 communities” restricting ownership to those of a certain age. However, Coughlin claims that research shows “there are benefits to living in a multi-generational

community, meaning people of all ages.”

His preferred sites would be larger cities or college towns since both usually have convenient medical care, sports, restaurants, and he writes, “interesting people.”

Are there walking paths and trails near your home? Can you bike or walk to lunch? Are their younger people living near you so you can see first-hand new concepts instead of becoming cemented in set ideas?

And that’s where ice cream enters the picture.

If ice cream makes you smile, he notes, then you must live in a neighborhood that has an ice cream store. Furthermore, you must have the mobility, freedom, and enough cash in your pocket to get there and purchase a cone (in my case, pralines and cream)!

Retirement is not all about taking trips; few of us have the ability to be world travelers. Also, some of us don’t have the grandchildren living nearby or have the patience to watch them for more than two hours at a time. As lifespans increase, there will be a continued surge of “over-the-hill” men and women.

“Over-the hill” is a whole lot better than being “under the hill.” You don’t see ice cream at the funeral home.

Bryan Gray, a longtime Davis County resident, is a former school teacher and has been a columnist for more than 26 years in newspapers along the Wasatch Front.

‘Renfield’ offers gory, fun twist on Dracula

By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Guru

“Renfield” is a bloody good time.

The dark action comedy, opening this weekend, puts a violent, entertaining new spin on the story of Dracula. It manages the trick by shifting the focus to the famous vampire’s long-suffering servant, giving him a taste of therapy to go along with the bug-eating powers. There’s an odd sweetness and genuine humor along with the gory action scenes, all of it topped off by a fantastic performance from Nicholas Cage as Dracula. It’s not for everyone, but those who are willing to step into the dark will definitely enjoy the experience.

The movie is narrated by Renfield, played by Nicholas Hoult as the ultimate long-suffering personal assistant. Instead of being sent for lattes, though, he’s sent to collect victims for his dark master. When he stumbles across a self-

help group and a cop who refuses to back down, however, he starts a chain reaction that will either destroy the world or save it.

It’s hard to pin down the precise genre of the movie, which is part of what keeps the movie interesting. It’s got a little bit of everything, a mix that keeps things interesting no matter what’s happening onscreen. There is quite a bit of gore, and while action and horror movie fans probably won’t have a problem it’s dramatic enough to need a warning.

Hoult has already had a long career finding the sweet, charming aspects of monstrous characters, and he does the same thing here. His Renfield is a nice boy who is very good at murder, and you both want him to win and find yourself just a little bit unsettled. The sweet smile he gives Awkwafina as he helps her down the huge pile of corpses he just made is exactly the kind of dichotomy that helps make the movie really sing. This is especially true when it’s set against

Cage’s monstrous, magnetic Dracula. The actor lets you see glimpses of the iconic Draculas that came before, from Bela Lugosi to Bram Stoker’s original creation, but still makes the character his own. He’s the ultimate narcissist, a gleeful, murderous child who both abuses Renfield and yet still seems genuinely hurt when he turns away from his “gift.” No matter how awful he is, it’s hard to look away whenever he’s onscreen.

It’s not a perfect movie, of course. Awkwafina isn’t bad as the one good cop in the city, but she’s stiff and a little bland in a way the actress should never be. It also wouldn’t have been bad if the runtime was a little longer, giving some of the plot beats a little more room to breathe.

Still, there’s a lot to love about “Renfield.” You won’t regret letting it sink its fangs into you.

Grade: Three 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.

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Young MHS Softball team excited for home games

By Liisa London Mecham

TheMorgan High softball team is looking forward to warmer weather and the chance to get in more games. After three games at their tournament in St. George and an away game at Murray, the Lady Trojans finally hosted their first home game of the season Tuesday, April 11 against Grantsville. With a 2-2 record going into the Grantsville game, the young team is looking for playing time and games that have thus far eluded them due to the wintery weather.

Seniors Tess Polad and Elena Birkeland lead the young team of 12 players. Sophomores Lexi Hardman, Eva Birkeland, Stacey George, Kaiya Peterson, Callie Averett, Kasen Ervin, Taylin Sanders and Kierney Carter all represent the Class of 2025. Freshmen Joesi Kelly and Eli Krause round out the dozen players that make up the varsity and JV teams.

Morgan is coached by Billy Peterson who is assisted by Boby Kelly, Matt Hardman and Hailey Roberts.

In their most recent game March 29, the Trojans took on the Spartans of Murray High and came away with an 11-8 win. Morgan got on the board first with a run in the first and had a huge second inning with six runs. After a scoreless third, the Trojans increased their lead to 8-0 before the Spartans answered with five runs in the bottom of fourth and a run in the fifth to come within two at 8-6. Both teams were scoreless in the sixth inning before Morgan added three more runs in the seventh inning to go up 11-6. Murray added two more runs in the bottom of the seventh, but they couldn’t catch the Trojans.

Kelly hit a home run and double in the game and had six RBIs. Peterson added two RBIs while Elena Birekland and Polad each added one. Polad and Kelly led the team with four hits each,

Peterson and Ervin both had two, and Geroge, Elena Birkeland and Averett each added one.

In the field, Hardman and Ervin combined for a double play, and Elena Birkeland tallied nine put outs and George four.

Eva Birkeland and Averett split duties on the mound in the victory.

At their St. George tournament March 10-11, the Lady Trojans opened with a loss against 6A Pleasant Grove, but they rebounded that afternoon to topple 5A Skyline 20-5. In the evening game against 6A Cyprus, Morgan was tied 6-6 after two innings and went up 12-10 with a six run inning in the third. In the top of the fourth, they added two more, but it wasn’t enough in the weather-shortened game as Cyprus hit in five to win 15-14. All Saturday games at the tournament were canceled due to rain. l

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THE MORGAN COACHES talk with their players during break.

THE MORGAN HIGH SOFTBALL team is currently 2-2 and looking to improve their record now that their field is finally clear.

Photos by Taylin Sanders

EDUCATION SCHOOL MENU

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, April 17

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

Tuesday, April 18 Donut Hole, Cereal Variety, Yogurt, Applesauce, Pears

Wednesday, April 19

Breakfast burrito, Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits, Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, April 20

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

Friday, April 21

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

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, April 17

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

Tuesday, April 18

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

Wednesday, April 19

Breakfast burrito. Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits, Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, April 20

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

Friday, April 21

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

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Lunch

Monday, April 17

Mini Corn Dogs, Broccoli Florets, French Fries, Pears, Fruit Cocktail, Sugar Cookie

Tuesday, April 18

Hamburger, Hamburger bun, Cheddar Cheese, French Fries, Blueberries, Mandarin Oranges, Pumpkin Cookie

Wednesday, April 19

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

Thursday, April 20

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

Friday, April 21

Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Baby Carrots, Celery Sticks, Mandarin Orang-

MGMS TEACHER SPOTLIGHTS

Kennan Thompson

By Verlene Johnson

Kennan Thompson was born and raised in Cokeville, Wyoming, where he is the youngest of six in his family. In high school, he played football, basketball and ran track. He also was involved in the school’s musical, band, and show choir. He was the yearbook editor and did broadcasting. “It’s a small school so I had to do everything,” Thompson commented.

es, Strawberry Cup, Slushie Cup

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle Lunch

Monday, April 17 Orange Chicken, Brown Rice, Broccoli

Normandy, Baby Carrots, Pineapple Tidbits, Apple Juice, Fortune Cookie

Tuesday, April 18

Nacho Chips, Taco Meat, Cheese Sauce, Corn, Black Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Pears, Mrs. Field Choc Chip Cookie

Wednesday, April 19

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

Thursday, April 20

Pepperoni Cheese Ripper, Cucumber

Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Pineapple Tidbits, Apple Wedges, Chocolate Chip

Cookie

Friday, April 21

French Toast Sticks, Sausage Patty, Hashbrown Triangles, Sweet Thing Puff, Orange Juice, Blueberries, Oatmeal

Cookie

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, April 17

Orange Chicken, Brown Rice, Wheat Roll, Hamburger bun, Hamburger;

Cheddar Cheese, Oriental Chicken

Salad, Broccoli Normandy, Baby Carrots, Celery Sticks, Curly Fries, Sliced Peaches, Pineapple Tidbits, Apples, Oranges, Snack pack Pudding,

Tuesday, April 18

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, April 19

Smothered Pork Burrito, Cilantro Rice, Chicken Nuggets, Wheat Roll, Sweet Pork Salad, Sweet potato fries, Black Beans, Corn, Applesauce, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges, Slushie Cup, Thursday, April 20 Mini Calzone, Popcorn Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad, Cucumber Slices,Grape

Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberry Cup, Apples, Oranges, Pumpkin

Cookie, Marinara sauce

Friday, April 21

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

After graduating from Cokeville High School, he attended Utah State University earning a Bachelor of Music, Music Education with an emphasis in Choir.

While doing his student teaching at North Cache Middle School, he taught choir, general music, musical theater, percussion, band, and guitar. He is currently in his first year of teaching all the music classes at Mountain Green Middle School.

“I became a teacher because I love helping students learn more about a subject that I love,” said Thompson. “It is fun for me to make music, as well as direct music. I grew up in a family that is all in the education system as well.”

Thompson enjoyed helping with the musical “Disney’s Newsies Jr.” at MGMS where he also made a surprise appearance as Governor Teddy Roosevelt.

Currently, Thompson lives in Logan while his wife is finishing school; however, they plan to move closer to Morgan in the summer.

Thompson met my wife at USU while they were in the same Space Exploration class. They have been married for two and a half years. In his spare time, Thompson watches a lot of sports, especially hockey. He also enjoys playing basketball. He said he reads a lot of science fiction and fantasy books as well as watch detective shows with his wife. l

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A LOOK BACK

COALVILLE YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE NARROW ESCAPE

Four local students enroute to a party Monday night escaped serious injury when the car in which they were riding turned over at the mouth of Echo Canyon. The car a model T. Ford, was driven by Blane Blonquist and was proceeding at a moderate rate when the front wheels turned under and the car turned over.

MANY FISH PLANTED IN LOWER WEBER AND TRIBUTARIES

During last week 30,000 fish from the State Hatchery and 45,00 from Devil Slide’s ponds were planted in the COunty as follows: 10,000 Lost Creek, 10,000 in East Canyon, 5,000 in Stoddard Slough and 50,000 in Weber River between Echo Dam ad Gateway.

DECORATION DAY WAS A

SPENDID SUCCESS

The opening day at Como, Decora-

June 6, 1931

tion Day, was a splendid success. The weather was clear and beautiful and made an especially good day for bathing. A good crowd was enjoyed and the many pleasures of the resort. Johnny Rosell and his KDYL orchestra furnished the music for the dance and were up to thier usual fine standard.

MORGAN COUNTY AND CITY BUYS FIRE TRUCK

This Community Fire truck is a distinct step forward in the fire control in Morgan County. The truck is equipped with every weapon for effectively fighting fire under any condition.

MHS BAND TO BE GUEST OF LIONS CLUB

The Morgan High School Band will be guests of the Morgan Lions CLub Wednesday evening at Como Springs. J. Morris Godfrey District Governor of District No. 28 of the Lions Club will be the guest speaker.

KENNAN THOMPSON

MGMS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

MMS students find success at state FBLA

By Verlene Johnson

Morgan Middle School inaugural year of Future Business Leaders of America has proven to be successful. After several students placed at their first-ever regional competition, 20 students from MMS joined several other middle schools from around Utah at Utah Valley University on their Wasatch campus in Heber City on Monday March 27, to compete on the state level. Students competed in areas including Annual Chapter Activities Presentation, Business Etiquette, Career Research, Digital Citizenship, Elevator Speech, Exploring Technology, FBLA Mission & Pledge and Video Game

Challenge. Alexis Greenwood won state in Career Research and Elevator Speech, while Xavier Cornelius won state for Video Game Challenge. Sterling Wilde took first Place for his Career Research presentation and Kamri Clark and Devri Clark took fifth overall for their Community Service Presentation.

"I am so proud of each of our students, for going and doing something they have never done before,” commented Krachel Fullmer, MMS’s FBLA Advisor. “We tried hard, learned a lot, and most important of all, we had fun along the way," Fullmer adds that this organization is giving students a first-hand look at careers in business, with opportunities to become community-minded along the way.

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In there first year as a FBLA Chapter, MMS members have had the opportunity to tour both national and locally-based businesses, hear from guest speakers who work at corporate and local levels, served the community and laid, what Fullmer believes, is a good foundation for future business leaders right here in Morgan Valley.

FBLA is the largest Career and

Technical Student Organization in the world, with over 230,000 student members enrolled in chapters across the country including FFA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA and Hosa. The MMS chapter is the first CTSO offered to middle school-aged students throughout Morgan County. l

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Couples coping with infertility find support at the Utah Infertility Resource Center

By Peri Kinder

It’s a question couples are often asked.

“When are you going to have children?” While this inquiry seems harmless, it can be triggering and hurtful for couples struggling with infertility.

The Centers for Disease Control states that 19% of married women (up to 49 years old, with no prior births) will be unable to get pregnant after one year of trying. Infertility brings up all kinds of emotions, from shame to failure, but the Utah Infertility Resource Center (1565 E 3300 South) in Salt Lake City offers support.

Founded by Camille Hawkins in 2015, UIRC provides connection, resources and hope to an underserved community.

“With infertility, it feels like your body’s broken and you're deficient somehow, but why do we feel that way about infertility but not other medical diagnosis, like diabetes?” said Shelli Mecham, UIRC executive director. “We want to give people their privacy yet we also want to be supportive. With all the challenges in this community, and the pressure to have a family, we have supportive people who want to help.”

Sometimes that support comes through helping couples navigate the hard conversations with friends and family, and creating strict boundaries around privacy. Learning how to work through feelings of judgment, shame and self-blame is also addressed.

Sara Mecham, UIRC marketing manager, said there’s lots of unintentional shame that makes it hard for couples to deal with family members.

“We should be able to have a bound-

ary and be able to say that’s none of your business,” Sara said. “There’s that give and take of how you want to have your story represented, if you do want to share it. The more we get people to share their stories, the more it will help others do the same and help overcome the stigma of it being a hushed topic.”

While many believe infertility is a woman’s problem, Mecham said that just isn’t true. One-third of infertility issues are caused by the female body, one-third are caused by the male body and onethird are a combination of both or from unknown causes.

Men’s emotional needs around infertility is a big concern for those at UIRC. Men-only support groups give men a supportive environment to share their experiences and feelings.

Mecham’s son and daughter-in-law went through their own infertility journey before delivering a baby through IVF several weeks ago. She saw the struggle her son had as he longed to be a parent and start a family.

“In our culture, men have to be stoic and hold it all together and support other people,” Mecham said. “We don’t have women-only support groups but we do have men-only support groups.”

UIRC also offers professional counseling, advocacy and free education consultations that allow couples to ask any questions they might have. Quarterly night-out events bring the community together so people can meet other couples going through the same experience.

National Infertility Awareness Week is April 24-29 and UIRC will host a week-long event with different activities happening each night. Visit UtahInfertilityResourceCenter.org for more informa-

tion.

UIRC Facebook groups have several thousand people connecting with each other every day. They get advice and find access to resources and programs to make their life easier. That social connection is valuable for couples as infertility can cause isolation and loneliness.

“You see people cheering each other on, supporting each other, empathizing with each other, offering support and offering advice about what they went through,” Sara said. “There are thousands of people experiencing this and it’s not just you. You’re not alone. It’s not your

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A man or woman will go through different stages of grief at different times. When a couple learns they don’t have to be on the same page, they find ways to respect and support each other. Setting boundaries, creating a practice of self-care and trying not to isolate will help couples work through infertility in a healthier way.

“We want to be able to help folks feel that support so they can go through the treatment or they can adopt that baby,” Mecham said. “You’ve got a community around you to help you fulfill your dream to be a parent.” l

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UTAH INFERTILITY RESOURCE CENTER Board Chair Brooke Walrath (left) and UIRC Executive Director Shelli Mecham attended the 2023 Nonprofit Day on the Hill at the Utah State Capitol, to bring awareness to the thousands of couples struggling with infertility in Utah.

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Monday

All American (30) KUCW 8 p.m.

Hoping to revive the football program at their school, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) revisit some former stars as potential walk-ons, doing so without their coach’s blessing. Meanwhile, the girls are looking to de-stress.

La Frontera With Pati Jinich

(7) KUED 9 p.m.

In this Season 2 finale, Pati Jinish travels to the New Mexico-Chihuahua border region, one of the most biodiverse places in the world. There, she meets architect Ronald Rael, observes migratory species, and visits a remote Mennonite camp.

Tuesday

American Auto (5) KSL 7:30 p.m.

In this season finale, Katherine (Ana Gasteyer) and her team make one last effort to raise the Payne stock and save their jobs by rallying behind the launch of the Pika. Unfortunately for them, global events cause the market to crash.

How Saba Kept Singing

(7) KUED 9 p.m.

Coinciding with Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, this documentary tells the story of David “Saba” Wisnia who, as a Polish Jewish teenager, survived nearly three years at Auschwitz-Birkenau by using his singing voice to entertain the guards.

Wednesday Riverdale

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

After enlisting Archie’s (KJ Apa) help, Cheryl’s (Madelaine Petsch) plan to fool her family spirals out of control. Also in the episode: Jughead (Cole Sprouse) turns to Veronica (Camilla Mendes) for help, and Betty (Lili Reinhart) issues an ultimatum.

Snowfall FX 11 p.m.

The final chapter concludes tonight, and viewers are bracing themselves for an emotional finale. This final episode was written by executive producer and series co-creator Dave Andron, who has promised a “satisfying” end to the story.

Thursday

Station 19

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Ben (Jason George) is left with a difficult choice to make when a poorly built

structure creates a dangerous situation for the crew. Also, Maya (Danielle Savre) and Carina (Stefania Spampinato) work to get their relationship back on track.

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

A new cooking challenge awaits the remaining chefs in tonight’s installment. Mentors Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais continue to guide and critique their performances, as the talented chefs vie for a $250,000 grand prize.

Friday

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

Keegan-Michael Key of “Key & Peele” fame returns to help series regulars Ryan Stiles, Wayne Bradie and Colin Mochrie with improv games and spontaneous skits. Aisha Tyler has served as the host since the comedy show was revived in 2013.

Dear Mama FX 11 p.m.

Through unseen footage and neverbefore-heard audio, this five-part docuseries looks at the personal relationship of rapper Tupac Shakur and his mother, Afeni, a political activist and member of the Black Panther Party. Two episodes air back-to-back.

Saturday

FIA Formula E Racing

(2) KUTV Noon

From the Tempelhof Airport circuit in Berlin, Germany, comes Round 8 of the 2023 Sabic Berlin E-Prix.

Masters of E-racing take to the challenging, high-grip concrete of the airport track, having first competed in a qualifier before the race begins.

LPGA Tour Golf

(5) KSL 2 p.m.

Enjoy live coverage of the Third Round of the Chevron Championship, the LPGA Tour’s first major of the season. This marks the first year that the cham pionship has been held at

Mountain Green, UT- Beloved wife, mother, and friend, Jana Miller, 58, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. She had battled and endured a long illness of carcinoid cancer for over 24 years.

Jana was born on Nov. 16, 1964 in Ogden, Utah. She was raised in Washington Terrace and graduated from Bonneville High in 1983. She served as a seminary officer during her time there. She attended BYU one semester and then worked at the Bank of Utah for 8 years. She returned to school at Weber State University and graduated with a degree in Sociology in 1996.

She married James Curt Miller, from Ogden, on Sept. 6, 1985, in the Salt Lake Temple. They have been married for 37 ½ years. They welcomed a beautiful son, Colby James Miller, into their home on April 11, 1996. Jana and Colby spent countless hours with each other. They especially enjoyed building Legos together. Colby was the main joy of Jana’s life.

Jana was passionate and skilled about many things. She loved scrapbooking, traveling with her friends: “Moms on the Run”, and spending time with her husband, Jim at their cabin in Bear Lake. She was a HUGE fan of Disney. She also was a loyal and passionate fan of Bon Jovi, enjoyed attending concerts, and loved traveling with Jim on many cruises. She endured many of Jim’s RZR and boating excursions to Moab and Bear Lake. Jana was also a faithful and loving mama to her dogs: Gizmo, Dakota, and Masea.

Jana had a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. She looked forward to her body being whole again. She was positive and compassionate of others in the midst of her many treatments and surgeries. She served in various callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.. She served in the ward Relief Society Presidency, Young Women’s organization, and the Primary. She loved attending the temple as often as possible.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Janice Yeates Cash, her father, William L. Cash, and many aunts and uncles. What a joyful reunion she is having with them at this time.

She is survived by three brothers, Lynn Cash, Wayne (Maridee) Cash, and Andrew Cash, and one sister, Kim (Dean) Simonsen. She also has many living cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the many physicians, nurses, and health care professionals who cared for and treated Jana over the many years of her illness. In particular, the family would like to thank Dr. Robert Mohr, Dr. James Kushner, Dr. John Ward, and Dr. Helosia Soares. The family would also like to thank Applegate Hospice, who cared for and kept Jana comfortable.

A viewing will be held on Friday, April 14 from 6 to 8 p.m., as well as Saturday, from 9:3010:30 a.m. Funeral services will be at 11 am on Saturday. All services will be at the Highlands Church in Mountain Green, 5378 West Old Highway Road, Mountain Green, UT 84050. Interment, Mountain Green Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Walker Mortuary.

Send condolences to the family at: www.walker-mortuary.com l

The Club at Carlton Woods, in The Woodlands, Texas.

Totally Weird and Funny

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

A new episode brings you the strangest, craziest and most hilarious videos from the web, courtesy of the show’s panel of hosts. Clips include a customer (loudly) regretting their tattoo, dads embarrassing their kids, magic trick pranks, and chicken masks.

Sunday NASCAR Cup Series

(13) KSTU 1 p.m.

Broadcasting live from the high banks of the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, the NASCAR Cup Series is coming in hot with the GEICO 500. Featuring NASCAR’s top stars, this spring race the 10th race of the season and is contested over 188 laps.

American Idol

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

The Top 20 are finalized in this all-new episode of the singing competition show. See who made it past the auditions and get to know this season’s singers, all of whom are prepared to fight for superstardom as they head into challenge rounds. Sanditon on Masterpiece

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

The British period drama concludes tonight. In this series finale, Charlotte feelings but a revelation stops her in her

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

North American audiences likely recognize Priyanka Chopra Jonas, previously known as simply Priyanka Chopra, from the ABC procedural drama “Quantico,” the 2017 action comedy “Baywatch,” or for her sympathetic role in the 2021 Netflix film “The White Tiger.” But long before any of these productions began, Chopra Jonas was making waves in the world of pageantry.

Now, after a healthy but stillyoung career in Bollywood, Hollywood and beyond, Chopra Jonas stars in Prime Video’s “Citadel.” Premiering Friday, April 28, the series stars Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden (“Game of Thrones”) as two former spies who have had their memories wiped following the dissolution of their agency, Citadel. When a criminal syndicate threatens to rise in the agency’s absence, Mason Kane (Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Chopra Jonas) must scramble to recall anything they can about their past lives.

Born July 18, 1982, to army doctors Madhu and Capt. Ashok Chopra in Jamshedpur (now Jharkhand), India, Chopra Jonas grew up in various locations across the country before her parents agreed to let her move to the United States when she was 13. While living with her aunt, she continued to lead a fairly nomadic life, attending schools in Queens, New York, Newton, Massachusetts, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Chopra Jonas eventually returned to India and went on to win the town of Bareilly’s local May Queen pageant. This paved the way for a much bigger win in the future, when, in 2000, she won the titles of both Miss India and Miss World. From this point on, the film and TV opportunities began rolling in.

(2) KUTV 9 p.m. True Lies Helen (Ginger Gonzaga) and her not-so-ordinary husband, Harry (Steve Howey), embark on another covert mission in a new episode of "True Lies," airing Wednesday, April 19, on CBS. After discovering her husband is really a spy, Helen has joined his team of operatives and is now living a double life of her own.

People around the world are using these soft plastics to make ecobricks. Ecobricks are plastic bottles tightly packed with wrappers and other soft plastics. They can be used for building walls, furniture, play structures, houses and more.

All it takes is imagination and some plastic bottles and plastic waste.

The Plastic Problem

Over 380 million tons of plastic is produced every year. The world uses 500 billion single-use plastic bags every year. A plastic bag is used for only 15 minutes on average, but the plastic itself can last more than 1,000 years!

Plastic pollution is a big problem, but people around the world are finding solutions. Ecobricks is one of the solutions. Ecobricks can be set in concrete to build walls for homes, planter boxes and much more.

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