The Morgan County News | April 28, 2023

MHS track excels at invitationals

Both the boys and girls teams won the 2023 Trojan Invitational. page 7

MORGAN COUNTY NEWS

Governor Cox Visits MHS

By Gwen Romero District Public Information Officer

Governor Spencer Cox visited with Morgan High School students and local leaders on Monday to share his concerns for the state, aspirations for the future of Utah, and achievements during his administration.

Opening his address to the student body, Cox recounted growing up in Fairview, a community in North Sanpete, and joked that "You guys always beat us" when it came to sports.

He also addressed several of his priority concerns for teens, including suicide prevention, mental health, and the impacts of social media. Cox recently signed legislation restricting access to social media for teens. He continued by outlining positive steps the state is taking to support education by increasing funding overall and teacher compensation specifically, emphasizing that teaching is a profession that he hopes more students will pursue.

He then shifted gears to focus on how people can solve problems together. As an example, he celebrated the "people who came before us [who] understood there would be drought cycles" and designed our reservoir system and that Utahns have conserved almost twenty billion gallons of water over the past two years. Together, "we're surviving and thriving", Cox said.

Cox then invited five MHS students to join him onstage for a Q&A segment. Senior Hannah Cantrall asked the Governor what programs he would prioritize if budget limits were not an issue. He responded with his desire to focus more on education, acknowledging that while Utah is forty-ninth in per pupil spending and has tax revenue limits because sev-

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HOSA club offers jump start into medical careers

By Ethan Hoffmann

WhileFFA, FCCLA, and NHS are familiar to most, HOSA is an organization at Morgan High School that not many know about. In context, HOSA stands for “Health Occupation Students of America”. The purpose of the club is to provide future health professionals a jump start on their medical careers. In doing so, the Morgan chapter of HOSA participates in a variety of events throughout the year. They go on campus tours, meet with medical professionals for advice and networking opportunities, explore/identify areas of interest in medicine, compete in events and competitions, and deepen their passion for the health care field of study.

“Students who desire or feel that they have the potential to excel in medicine or healthcare of any kind should consider joining HOSA,” commented Michael Ard, Science teacher and advisor of the Morgan chapter. “HOSA exposes them to so many people and places. Opportunities to network and get started on their medical careers are frequent and will benefit them greatly in their future.” The advisors would like to emphasize that whether or not members are actively participating each week, they are always invited and welcome to attend at any time.

In addition to Ard, the MHS chapter of HOSA is also advised by Health teacher Kelly Toomer. This year they had a total of fourteen members ranging

from sophomores to seniors. All grades are welcome to join. These students are interested in a variety of health care careers such as radiology, dentistry, nursing, and sports medicine to name a few.

Traditionally HOSA meets every other Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m., but they also meet during or after school if there are opportunities for guest speakers or field trips to campuses and/or job sites. The majority of the meetings take place in either Mr. Ard’s or Mrs. Toomer’s classroom. Toward the middle of the school year, the members meet weekly to prepare for their upcoming

state competitions in March.

According to Ard, “HOSA’s twofold mission is to promote career opportunities in the healthcare industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. We do this by encouraging those who are curious about healthcare careers to continue exploring, solidifying the passions of those who feel they are meant for a healthcare career, and equipping all with knowledge and resources to be successful in their educational pursuits after high school.”l

Biden announces re-election bid

President Joe Biden announced that he would seek the Democratic nomination for the presidency again. Support for Biden among Democrats is somewhat weak, with 51% of respondents to a CNN poll saying that would rather vote for someone else, with age cited as the primary reason. Former President Donald Trump is at present the strongest GOP frontrunner, with 46% support of the GOP in the same poll. An overwhelming 70% of respondents say that they would prefer other choices than a rematch of the 2020 election. Ron DeSantis, the presumptive challenger to Trump, has seen a decline in support over the last few weeks.

Treasure trove of Van Halen tracks revealed

Eddie Van Halen, world-renowned rock icon, died after a long bout with cancer in 2020. His son Wolfgang and brother Alex have revealed that he left behind a large number of recordings which have never been featured on albums or used professionally. The two hope that a reconciliation with Sammy Hagar, one-time frontman of the band, might be possible to showcase the tunes, but the relationship appears to be frosty.

Yellowstone’s West Gate Officially opens for the season

On April 21, Yellowstone’s primary access point opened for its official season. The park reported that the rivers are flowing, the animals are out in force, and the park is ready for a busy year. Indeed, bookings for the spring are already above normal amounts as many people exhausted by a long winter are heading out into the wilderness. The full range of park roads are scheduled to be opened on May 12, by which time the winter snow should have finally receded.

Korean

President in talks with

Biden to deter North Korea from using nuclear weapons

President Biden and Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will announce new steps they plan to take to try to deter North Korea from using nuclear weapons. Plans include the U.S. sending its first nuclear ballistic submarine to South Korea since the early 1980s. Yoon is in the U.S. this week on the first state visit from a South Korean leader in 12 years.

Harry Belafonte dies at 96

Singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte died Tuesday at 96. His style, class and charisma broke racial barriers and earned the star an EGOT. He was active in the civil rights movement and a close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

GOV. SPENCER COX speaks to students at Morgan High on Monday. Cox talked about his concerns for the state and aspirations for the future.

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MORGAN HOSA competing at State in Layton. Left to right - Michael Ard (Advisor), Madisen Anderson, Lovelle Skoglund, Taylin Sanders, Allison Hanson, Taylor Hardman, Kelly Toomer (Advisor)

Local facilitators of Fulfill Life Yourself want to help the community

By Peri Kinder

For Tina Martinez and Amy Turner, finding the Fulfill Life Yourself program was a literal answer to their prayers. They had both struggled with issues like anxiety, OCD and depression and had tried counseling, medication, energy therapy and coaching, but nothing had worked.

They said when they were introduced to F.L.Y., their lives changed.

“Because of anxiety and depression, I wasn’t myself. I wasn’t truly happy inside. I began to feel resentment toward those who were truly happy,” Turner said. “One day, it was literally gone. I have a ton more peace inside, I’m more confident and my self-worth is higher. I’m finding joy with who I am.”

At the invitation of Martinez and Turner, F.L.Y. founder LaMonte Wilcox and his daughter/cofounder McKelle Wilcox Kiser spoke at Morgan High School on April 17, explaining the neuro auto associate programming method to attendees.

Wilcox created the program as a way to help his wife. She battled depression and spent hours in bed every day, overwhelmed by life. A religious leader suggested that Wilcox look into neuroplasticity techniques that actually change the structure of the brain to help people heal.

“Because [the program] helped me and Amy so much, we wanted to hold an event to share it with the community,” Martinez said. “For me, with OCD, the model teaches you to go in

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enty percent of Utah lands are controlled by the Federal Government, "We do more with less than any other state in the nation" and commending Utah's teachers, students, and parents.

Senior Ben Poll referenced President Washington's warning about partisanship in his farewell speech, then asked the Governor how he has created unity in a divided world. Cox reasserted steps that he and the Legislature have taken to address the negative influence of social media, emphasizing that social media is "designed to tear us apart", how easy it is to attack people anonymously online, and the need for people to have healthy disagreements and to work together to solve problems.

Cox then turned the table on the students, asking them what they like most and least about school. While Poll had high praise for the chicken entries at lunch, the consensus was in favor of the social aspects and experiences at school with concern for stress and student burnout.

Cox followed up by asking the students what they worry about and how they would describe our country right now. They replied with a range of issues from social media, global warming, national debt, and the need to do more than

and see what’s creating that in yourself. I learned to be able to move forward out of having OCD tendencies. So it’s helped me to live in a free state.”

Martinez said the program helped her get past her OCD and the rituals she had to do every day to get through her life. She knew the OCD was holding her back from becoming her true self, but felt powerless to do anything about it.

She became emotional when talking about how F.L.Y. “Since 1995 I’ve had constant rituals, so for me it was huge to move forward. It was rewarding to be able to not feel the constant need of doing a ritual to live life every single day.”

Turner came across F.L.Y. about a year ago and believes divine guidance led her to the program. She said it’s helped her overcome a minor shopping addiction along with the anxiety and depressions she’s dealt with throughout her life.

Both women have become F.L.Y. facilitators, helping their clients regain control of their lives. For more information, visit FulfillLifeYourself.com.

“It’s about retraining the brain. You’re disconnecting the trauma. When you go through the trauma it makes a disconnect in the brain and this reconnects it,” Turner said. “You’re getting clear on who you are and why you do what you do, and what your beliefs are. It’s teaching you how to become your true self and live the life you want.” l

seventy percent of Americans want us to be less divided. He sees this as an opportunity for us to return to healthy conflict, in which people can disagree, have discourse, and work together to find solutions to the problems we face. He asserted that we don't change minds by attacking people but by learning to "listen with concern and understanding".

He also said that he sees Utah as a place of opportunities, where businesses can thrive. He cited a recently published study on Wallet Hub that found four of the top five "best small cities for starting a business" in the Beehive state; the State placed second overall for best states to start a business.

Cox ended his remarks by returning to George Washington to reassert that we are "Americans first; partisans second" and that "There are problems in our society but they can be solved.

After Cox's remarks, he stayed to meet and take photos with students.

Cox spent time before the schoolwide assembly meeting with student leaders, school board members, and district administration.

recognize when there is a problem, that there needs to be action. They described the country as "confused", "unresolved", "feuding", "learning", and "in the process of healing".

From this point, the Governor segued to a couple of recent surveys in

which U.S. citizens described the nation as "divided", "chaotic", and "weak", while they themselves feel "frustrated", "disappointed", and "exhausted".

Here, Cox pivoted to a more positive message that "there is hope out there." Those same surveys found that

School board members also attended the assembly, along with Utah State Representative Kera Birkeland, Superintendent Jacobs, incoming superintendent Andy Jensen, various Community Council members, and a few parents.l

FULFILL LIFE YOURSELF FOUNDER LaMonte Wilcox and his daughter/cofounder McKelle Wilcox Kiser (not shown) introduced their neuroplasticity program at Morgan High School on April 17 to help those struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression and more.

Photo courtesy of Wilcox

MORGAN HIGH STUDENTS greet Gov. Spencer Cox when he visited the school on Monday.

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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 148 calls from April 14 through April 21. Any arrests are listed as reported, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and convicted.

Enterprise

Traffic stops(10), Animal bite, Paper service, Info law, Warrants(2)

Milton

Vin inspection, (1) Fire assit

Morgan

Traffic Stops (15), Susp Circumstance (3), Susp person, Medical Assists (2), Animal control (1), Keep the peace (2), Susp vehicle (1), Follow up (2), Burglary alarm (1), Abandoned Veh (1), Found child (1), Paper service (4), Warrent (1),Shuttle (2), Hit and run (1), Parking problem (2), Arrest (2), Found property (1)

Mountain Green

Fire Assist(1), Medical Assist (1), Traffic stops (24), Vin inspection (3), Susp Vehicle (3), Animal control (1), Lost property (1), Found property (1), Ju-

April 14-21

venile Disturbance (1), Trepassing (1), Susp person (1), Runaway (1), Mudslide (1), Drug violation (1), Paper service (1)

Peterson

Traffic stop (1), Motorist assist (1), Burglary alarm (2), Medical assist (1)

Round Valley

Susp vehicle (1), Wildlife prob (1)

Stoddard

Traffic stop (2), Vin inspection (1), Paper service (2), Motorist assist (1)

Arrests:

Other Calls:

4/20/23: Male, 38, Morgan UT, Intoxication

4/21/23: Female, 58, Morgan UT, Assault on Peace Officer (2 counts), Criminal Mischief Loss greater than $5000, Interference with Arresting Officer, Criminal Mischief, Intoxication Calls on I84/Trapper’s Loop - Assist

Traffic Accidents (1), Juvenile Disturbance (1), Suspicious Vehicle (3)

Traffic Hazard (1),Traffic Stops: I84 (15) Trappers Loop (2)

MOUNTAIN GREEN FIRE DISTRICT

Morgan County declares state of emergency

By Linda Petersen

OnApril 18 the Morgan County Commission declared a state of emergency in response to the potential for extreme flooding across the county. This will allow the county to access federal funds, Commission Chair Mike Newtown said.

The county has already expended the $28,000 it had set aside for flood prevention this year, he said. To qualify for federal funding, Morgan County would need to expend $50,000 of its own funds in flooding mitigation, a threshold Newton said he felt confident Morgan County could easily reach.

Along with accessing federal funds, issuing the declaration would give the county emergency powers which could include ordering an evacuation, recommending routes, modes of transportation and the authority to direct traffic, and clearing or removing debris or wreckage that could threaten public health, public safety or private property from publicly or privately owned land or waters.

The declaration was originally issued for 30 days but was then amended by the commission to be effective until June 21 (just after the commission’s anticipated second meeting in June).

TWO STORY BUILDING COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES

Mountain Green Volunteer Firefighters assisted at a major fire in Huntsville over the weekend. A 100’ x 150’ two-story building was completely engulfed upon arrival of first due Weber Engine 65. Explosions could be heard, and the owner confirmed no one was in the workshop. A defensive strategy was employed to stop fire

spread to other structures and vehicles, and to keep firefighters safe. Mountain Green Engine131 assisted with water supply, as the nearest hydrant was two blocks away. Ogden City Rescue Engine 2 and other Weber Fire Engines also assisted. Our Mountain Green firefighters were released about 12:45 a.m. No injuries were reported.

A LOOK BACK

MORGAN LATCHSTRING IS OUT JULY 24TH

The homecoming celebration committee are completing their plans for a memorable 24th at Morgan. All former residents of Morgan County are invited back to help in the celebration. The excitement will begin with a sunrise bombardment in every ward in the County.

CHICKEN THIEVES ARE ACTIVE IN COUNTY

Chicken thieves are active in Summit

July 23, 1931

County again. Last friday night or earlier Saturday morning thieves broke the lock pn W. J. Garn’s coop and made away with 45 Plymouth Rock hens. Completely cleaning out his chickens with the exception of one hen and a few pullets. Tracks showed that they had taken the chickens in sacks down the road where a truck was evidently waiting. No clue as to the identity of the culprits have been located and local poultry owners should heed this warning and take double precautions against a recurrence of this wholesale thievery.

Although at press time, Morgan County had only experienced a couple of instances of flooding such as the April 11 and 12 incident on Highway 66 around 2800 South in Porterville where about nine homes were threatened by run off from the mountainside, things are only going to get worse, Morgan County Emergency Manager Austin Turner told the council.

“I think everything we’ve dealt with to this point is low-level flooding that should have been melted off a month ago, and so the serious run off and snow melt hasn’t even started yet,” he said. “This is unprecedented. I’ve been meeting with a lot of groups … what we’re dealing with we have never seen before and that includes 1983, 2011, 1952 – we’re in uncharted territory.”

The next several weeks will be eye opening for Morgan County and will likely generate a list of projects the county will need to work on for years to come, he said. One concern Turner spoke of was the misconception some people have that if there is a flooding issue Morgan County personnel can go on private property to address it. This is only in the case of danger to individuals and public infrastructure; for anything else, a property owner is free to refuse access, he said. He suggested that Morgan County develop a form that property owners could sign which would allow crews on their property and indemnify the county during the action.

Another concern Turner shared with the commissioners was what he described as a mistaken belief among some residents that any time there was flooding, it was the county’s responsibility to take care of it, including accessing private property to do so.

“I've had people come and say, ‘You need to go on his property, and you need to do this this and this,’ and it's like, ‘You know what; it's private property; there's only a limit of so much that we can do,’” he said.

The county’s responsibility extends only to protecting public safety and securing infrastructure; anything beyond that would be the responsibility of the property owner, he said.

Some of the anticipated flooding issues this year may happen because over time people have let down their guard and become complacent, Commissioner Blaine Fackrell said. Fackrell also suggested that a mill levy enacted in 1984 in response to the flooding in 1983 may need to be increased. Currently the fund, which is where the $28,000 came from and which is about $1.50 per year per county resident, gets used up most years, he said.

“I’m wondering if after is all done and said that we may have to increase that for the next 40 years from now,” he said. what I'm just saying is is we may want to look at that so that way we're prepared the next time around.” l

Free gun safes being offered to Morgan County residents

By Linda Petersen

Weber Morgan Health Department and Weber Human Services are now offering a free handgun safe to help Morgan County residents secure handguns in homes where there are children or residents who may be going through a mental health crisis. This program is open to anyone 18 years of age or older who owns a handgun.

Individuals may go to bit.ly/webercountyliveon to fill out a form to request the gun safe. They will be notified when the gun safes are available. These agencies are also partnering with Ogden Police Department in this effort.

In addition to this program, Weber Human Services provides classes, workshops and other resources for those struggling with depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts. The organization is working towards funding a local representative who will work 27 hours a week in Morgan County as a coordinator of local community efforts to address suicide prevention.

Both Weber Morgan Health Department and Weber Human Services are members of the Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition. Live On is a statewide suicide prevention program which also provides resources to these agencies and to individuals in crisis. More information may be found at liveonutah.org. l

Morgan 7th grade students visit DUP museum

Director

OnApril 19, the DUP Museum welcomed 100 students and chaperones from the Morgan 7th Grade.

Students visited the Cabin located next door to the Museum and learned about the differences in Pioneer living and life now. Some of their observations were water and heat. They played pioneer games in the

Court House Auditorium Such as threelegged races and wheelbarrow races.

Pioneer toys were made and they learned about the rationing of food of the handcart companies.

They toured the Museum where some students found pictures of their ancestors. Some of the favorite artifacts mentioned were the gun collection, the childrens shoes and the typewriter.l

Nell Nickerson Morgan DUP Museum

MORGAN COUNTY expended the $28,000 it had set aside to address flooding during the county’s first flood event April 11 and 12 incident on Highway 66 around 2800 South in Porterville where about nine homes were threatened by run off from the mountainside.

Courtesy photo/Morgan County Fire Department and EMS

Taking control of what’s inside

Sometimes you just have to take control.

There’s just nothing else you can do sometimes. But take control.

Not of the things outside – in the world, the nation, the state, your community or maybe even your home.

IN THIS TOGETHER

BY LOUISE R. SHAW

No. If you’re like me, most if not likely all of those things are outside your control.

What you have to take control of is inside.

Inside your mind, where what happens can sometimes be as damaging as whatever chaos is going on outside of it.

Sometimes you have to tell your mind to think differently.

To not think the worst is going to happen or the person doesn’t like you or your hair never looks right, especially today.

To not think that you messed up badly 20 years ago so you’re hopeless or that you’ll never get the things on your list done because it’s just too stinking long and nobody cares so why do you.

Don’t ask me how I know.

Sometimes, more than our circumstances, our minds are preventing the happiness we seek in life.

So the only thing to do is to take control of that chaotic mind.

Don’t think: I can’t believe I did that way back when. Think: I’m glad I learned from that to do things differently in the future. Or: I’m going to move on because that was way back then and I’m in now.

Don’t think: This person doesn’t like me. Think: This person probably

has other things to think about besides me. Or: I like this person and will try to be there for this person and that’s all I can control.

Don’t think: How could I gain a whole pound just by eating one extra cookie?

Think: I’m so glad I didn’t eat two extra cookies. Or: That was the most enjoyable pound I’ve ever put on.

Don’t think: Things are so terrible in the world today. Think: I’m grateful I live in a country at peace that tries to help other countries. Or: I’m grateful I live in a time and place with so many opportunities and advantages.

It was in the middle of the pandemic that we all got a lesson in how to overcome the chaos that sometimes controls our thinking.

We were experiencing a world-wide “woe-is-me” moment and for good reason. Schools were closed, shelves were empty, trips were cancelled, family members were getting sick. Some were dying.

It was President Russell M. Nelson, prophet and leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who changed the direction of our thoughts when he gave us an unexpected challenge.

When it was announced that he would be giving a special address through social media I don’t think there were two people in the world who could have guessed what he would say.

We were all worrying and stressing and falling apart because the world as we’d known it seemed to be coming to an end and he changed the direction of our thoughts.

BRAIN TEASERS

Be grateful, he said, if I can encapsulate my memory of his address into two words.

And not only did he suggest we be grateful, but he challenged us to post on social media what we were grateful for each day for a week.

And the conversation – inside –changed.

We did still have food, and faith, and family. We could still learn or work or attend meetings via computer. We could still mostly get what we needed when we needed it. And meanwhile, there were people working on stopping the spread and providing treatments and vaccines and people figuring out how to

manage it all.

So much to be grateful for.

Those of us who took his counsel found we were taking control of what was inside our minds. Going from woeis-me to we-can-make-this-work. And that is the message that calms the mind the very most: We can do this. Take control of what’s inside. Tell yourself you can do this.

Because then you will.

Louise R. Shaw is a writer and photographer whose work was featured at the Lamplight Gallery. She is an avid traveler and currently lives with her husband in St. George. l

MHS Jazz Band provides live dance music for the community

Photos courtesy of Lisa Hone and Mickaela Moser

BRYSON HONE playing his heart out on the

MHS track shines in competitions

By Liisa London Mecham

Individually and collectively, the MHS track team has had quite a run! Both the boys’ and girls’ teams won the 2023 Trojan Invitational which was held April 22 in Morgan, a smaller group of runners traveled to Arcadia Nationals and and the Men’s 1600 Sprint Medley Relay team took second at the prestigious event, and three Morgan athletes participated in the BYU Invitational Decathlon and Heptathlon with Brogan Garret placing first in the decathlon and Grace Gordon second in the heptathlon.

With several athletes already qualified for state, the Trojans will continue to push each other to run, jump, hurdle and throw farther and faster to qualify more athletes for the 3A State Championships on May 19-20 at BYU. The Region 13 Championships will be held May 11-12 at Ogden High School, and they will be the last chance athletes have to qualify for state.

Arcadia Invitational Meet

Morgan 1600m Sprint Medley team took second place at the nationally acclaimed Arcadia Invitational Meet in Arcadia, California on April 7-8. The sprint team of Jake Carter, Brogan Garrett, Jimmy Savage and Tucker Giles raced to new heights and exchanges with a final time of 3:33.60. They were bested only by Palos Verdes, a California team, but represented Morgan amazingly well in one of the top invitationals in the country. Garrett finished fifth overall in the individual 400m with a time of 49.09, and senior Grace Gordon ran a 59.89 in the 400m race.

BYU Invitational Decathlon and Heptathlon

Morgan tracksters Grace Gordon, Brogan Garrett and Jacob Carter traveled to BYU to compete in the grueling decathlon and heptathlon April 14 and 15. Gordon, a senior, participated in the female heptathlon with seven events over two days while juniors Garrett and Carter tackled the ten-event decathlon. Only athletes with qualifying times and distances were invited to participate in the event which is limited to nine boys and nine girls for the 1A-3A competition.

The heptathlon includes the 100m hurdles, 200m race, 800m race, high jump, shot put, long jump and javelin throw. Gordon placed second in the heptathlon winning the 200m, 800m and long jump competitions.

The javelin, discus, shot put, pole vault, high jump, long jump, 100m race, 400m race, 110m hurdles, and 1500m race are the events that make up the decathlon.

After all ten events, Garrett was crowned the 1A-3A Champion! His point total of 5625 would have placed him third in the 4A-6A competition. Carter finished sixth. To compete in the decathlon, an athlete must be skilled in

all ten areas of the track and field competition and possess incredible stamina to compete in so many events. The pole vault is a decathlon-only event for 1A5A schools in Utah.

Garrett earned first place finishes in the high jump and 400m race while Carter took first in the long jump and 100m race. Garrett also picked up silvers in the 100m and 110m hurdles. His lowest finish came in the shot put while Carter scored the lowest in the high jump.

Garrett’s victory is the first in several decades at Morgan according to sources. He broke the school record for the Decathlon which was set in 1995 by Koby Whitear. This is Garrett’s second school record this year. He set the 200m record of 22.29 at the Pineview Invitational. This record was previously set by Tanner Stanley in 2022. In 2017, Tyler Browning placed 6th in the 3A-5A Decathlon, and in 2013 Britten Duerden placed 5th in the 3A-5A Heptathlon.

2023 Trojan Invitational

Saturday, April 22, 13 boys’ and girls’ track teams filled Trojan Stadium and Field for the 2023 Trojan Invitational. Morgan won the boys’ and girls’ first place trophies. In the girls’ race, Morgan edged North Summit 145 to 134 with Northridge finishing a distant third with 53 points. The Trojan boys’ 164 points topped Northridge’s 105 while Mountain View (WY) took third with 77 points.

Individual champions at the meet were Grace Gordon (58.68) in the 400m, Alexis Weiers (2:26.09) in the 800m, and Sisilia Mafi (35-0.00) in the shot put. Morgan earned first place in the boys’ 4x400 relay and 1600m Sprint Medley Relay and in the girls 4x400 relay.

Several Trojans finished on the podium and even more hit PRs (personal records). Athletes with top three finishes are listed below.

Boys

400m-Brakken Bell (54.17) 3rd; 800m-Tucker Giles (2:06.00) 2nd; 1600m-Brooks Anderton (4:46.86) 2nd; 110m hurdles-Jarron Ball (16.51) 3rd; 300m hurdles- Gavin DeWitt (43.36) 3rd; 4x100 Relay (44.07) 3rd; 4x200

Relay (1:40.71) 3rd; Shot Put-Shaun Moore (47-02.00); Javelin-Gavin DeWitt (144-00); High Jump- Kenny Whitmer (5-10.00) 2nd, Donavin Gibson (5-08.00) 3rd; Long Jump-Jake Carter (19-10.50) 2nd.

Girls 100m-Lucy Tripp (12.77) 3rd; 200m-Lucy Tripp (25.91) 2nd; 800m- Melanie Bybee (2:31.73) 3rd;

3200m-Clara Compton (12:46.74) 2nd; 4x100 Relay (51.77) 2nd; 4x200 Relay (2:13.11) 3rd; 1600m Sprint Medley

Relay- (5:00.30) 3rd; Shot Put-Leineta Mafi (30-11.00) 3rd; Discus-Londyn Elmer (102-03) 2nd; Javelin-Halley Torman (88-02) 3rd; High Jump-Abby Titus (4-11.00) 2nd.l

JARRON BALL COMPETES in the 110 meter hurdles.

Photos by John Heywood

SENIOR ALEXIS WEIERS proves herself as she runs for Morgan High.

JAKE HEYWOOD arches to clear the bar on high jump.

GARRETT STOOD ATOP the podium in first place, and teammate Jake Carter took sixth in the grueling two-day 10 event decathlon.

Trojan Invitational Photo

EDUCATION SCHOOL MENU

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, May 1

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

Tuesday, May 2

Donut Hole, Cereal Variety, Yogurt, Applesauce, Pears, Wednesday, May 3

Breakfast burrito, Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits, Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, May 4

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

Friday, May 5

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

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, May 1

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

Tuesday, May 2

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

Wednesday, May 3

Breakfast burrito, Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits, Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, May 4

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

Friday, May 5

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

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Lunch

Monday, May 1

Sloppy Joe, Wheat Roll, Potato Wedges, Glazed Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Blueberries, Sugar Cookie

Tuesday, May 2

Macaroni and Cheese, Bread stick 1ww, Carrots and celery cup, Broccoli, Applesauce, Peaches, Double Chocolate Chip

Cookie

Wednesday, May 3

Teriyaki Chicken, Brown Rice, Wheat Roll, Broccoli Normandy, Edamame, Strawberry Cup, Apple Juice, Gelatin

Thursday, May 4

Mini Calzone, Cucumber Slices,Grape

Tomatoes, Pineapple Tidbits, Apple Wedges, Chocolate Chip Cookie

Friday, May 5

Pancake Sausage Stick, Hashbrown Triangles, Sweet Thing Puff, Pears, Orange Juice, Oatmeal Cookie

MMS TEACHER SPOTLIGHTS Alex Bullock

By Verlene Johnson

Alex Bullock grew up in Livonia, Michigan, the suburbs of Detroit. After graduating from Franklin High School in Livonia, Michigan she attended Brigham Young University – Idaho where she earned an Associate’s Degree in General Studies. She is currently working on her teaching degree through Western Governors University.

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Middle Lunch

Monday, May 1

General Tso Chicken, Brown Rice, Popcorn Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad, Baby Carrots, Broccoli, Curly Fries, Mandarin Oranges, Sliced Pears, Apples, Oranges, Chocolate Cake

Tuesday, May 2

Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, Corn Dogs, Chef Salad, Baby Carrots, Peas, Orange Juice, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges, Gelatin

Wednesday, May 3

Chicken Fajita, Tortilla, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Fillet Patty, Wheat Bun, Chicken

Caesar Salad, Corn, Black Beans, Celery Sticks, Fruit Cocktail, Sliced Pears, Apples, Oranges, Ginger Snap Cookie

Thursday, May 4

Pepperoni Cheese Ripper, Mini Corn Dogs, BLT Salad, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Strawberry Cup, Mandarin Oranges, Apples, Oranges, Pumpkin Cookie

Friday, May 5

Pancake Sausage Stick, Chicken Strips / Choice, Wheat Roll, Hashbrown Triangles, Baby Carrots, peach cup, Orange Juice, Apples, Oranges

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, May 1

General Tso Chicken, Brown Rice, Wheat Roll, Popcorn Chicken, Oriental Chicken

Salad, Baby Carrots, Broccoli Florets, Curly Fries, Mandarin Oranges, Sliced Pears, Apples, Oranges, Chocolate Cake

Tuesday, May 2

Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, Corn Dogs, Chef Salad, Potato Wedges, Peas, Wheat Roll, Orange Juice, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges, Gelatin

Wednesday, May 3

Chicken Fajita, Tortilla, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Fillet Patty, Wheat Bun, Chicken

Caesar Salad, Corn, Black Beans, French Fries, Celery Sticks, Fruit Cocktail, Sliced Pears, Apples, Oranges, Ginger

Snap Cookie

Thursday, May 4

Pepperoni Cheese Ripper, Popcorn

Chicken, Wheat Roll, BLT Salad, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Strawberry Cup, Mandarin Oranges, Apples, Oranges, Pumpkin Cookie

Friday, May 5

Pancake Sausage Stick, Chicken Strips / Choice, Wheat Roll, Hashbrown Triangles, Baby Carrots, peach cup, Orange Juice, Apples, Oranges, Yogurt, high protein

Bullock started in 2022 as a Special Ed aid at Morgan Middle School; however, at the start of the second semester, she began co-teaching the fifthgrade Healthy Skills class with Terra Naffziger. This class consists of PE, art, typing, and Growth Mindset. “It’s been a ton of fun!” she commented.

“I’ve wanted to become a teacher since I was in kindergarten,” Bullock said. “Teaching is my calling in life, it’s where I find so much joy each and every day. Even in the tough days. I absolutely love the kids at MMS! I hope to make a difference in these student's lives, and make sure they know how important and special they all are.”

Bullock participates in the Morgan Valley Chamber Orchestra as a cellist, as well as teaches adult beginners how to play string instruments.

Being married for over 14 years to her college sweetheart, she and her husband are the parents of four chil-

dren, three boys: Jett,11; Daxx, 8; Finn, 6; and 1 girl Ryann, 3. They have lived in the Porterville area for about eight years. “My husband is from here, so we had roots,” she said.

In her spare time, Bullock loves to decorate, attempt DIY projects, play with her goats, and enjoy the beach and kayaking in the summer. She also enjoys playing the cello and spending time with friends and family. l

Jennifer Hunter

By Verlene Johnson

Jennifer Hunter was born and raised in Nephi, Utah. After graduating from Juab High School she attended Snow College where she received her Associate, Brigham Young University earning a bachelor's degree in Special Education and Western Governors University where she earned her master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

Hunter started her teaching career in 2001 at Ephraim Middle School as a paraprofessional. In 2004 she was the Special Education teacher at American Fork Jr. High School. In 2005 she taught Sped at PS 154 in New York City, NY for two years. From 2017 to 2022 she taught Sped at North Summit Middle School. Currently, Hunter is in her first year teaching Sped at Morgan Middle School.

“I feel like it is one of the professions where you can make a real and lasting difference,” said Hunter. She has worked with individuals with disabilities in a respite program and as a paraprofessional and said she loved working in this field. She decided to change her major from physical therapy to special education, and she commented that she is glad she did. “I have worked alongside some of the most amazing people I have ever met while working with some of the most amazing students that inspire me and make every day an adventure.”

Hunter said she loves teaching because she feels she can make a positive difference in this world. “I love

working with students that need the extra push and motivation and seeing them find success. I love letting parents know how amazing their child is as an individual.”

Currently, Hunter lives in South Ogden with her four ‘amazing’ children. One recently returned from a mission in Arcadia, California and attends Snow College. The other three attend school in North Summit. She also has two dogs.

In my spare time, she enjoys a lot of outdoor activities, running, hiking, reading and all things music. She loves playing the clarinet and piano being able to perform ‘a little here and there on the side.’

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Celebrating an anniversary or a 70th, 80th or 90th birthday? Are you planning a wedding or have you just had one? How cute is your one-year-old child or grandchild? The Morgan County News wants to help you spread the word. Please submit a photo and a short writeup of whatever you are celebrating or planning to our editorial staff at alisha.c@davisjournal.com. This is a great way to let the community know what’s happening in your world. Our publications go into mailboxes each Friday and are produced on Mondays and Tuesdays of that week. So your deadline would be Monday by 5 p.m. Let us help you tell the world! From your friends and neighbors at The Morgan County News.

ALEX BULLOCK

JENNIFER HUNTER

MMS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

American Legion hosts food drive

The American Legion and Veteran's of Foreign Wars will have a Food Drive to benefit the Morgan County Food Pantry Saturday, May 6, 2023. Donations can be dropped off in front of the Morgan County Building or at Hinds Country Store in Peterson between 11a.m. and 1 p.m.

Please do not donate expired food. Items which are in special need are personal hygiene products, paper products, spices, sugar, and breakfast items. Pancake mixes and syrup go especially fast. Ridley's gift cards are always welcome. l

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KENYON WARDELL, 5th

RUBY LOVE, 6th

RYLEE COLE, 6th

TALON CARTER, 6TH

AMBREE WINTERBOTTOM, 7TH

BRIGHAM ELLIS, 7TH

ADALEEM ERVIN, 8TH

CHARLOTTE NELSON, 8TH

TREY FRANDSEN, 8TH

VAYLEE WILDE, 5TH

Circus day MGES

At Mountain Green Elementary School, students and mothers were greeted with a circus themed event Friday, April 14.

Each child was give a ticket to exchange at one of the snack tables such as popcorn, cotton candy, and homemade Fiiz Drinks. Multiple games were provided for children to play for candy or small prizes. Some of the games included giant ring toss, mini golf, basketball throw, making balloon swords and plastic ax toss. l

MGMS CURRENT PTSO PRESIDENT, Jessica Kilgore with her sons.

DANNY KILGORE WHO was the DJ for the event, encouraging the kids to dance.

SONS ENTERING the big top with their moms.

KIMBERLY TRIPP with her son Erik.

Photos by Kimberly Tripp and Susan Meng

DADS HELPING to make drinks.

MOTHERS AND SONS enjoying the circus.

SONS ENJOYING THE GOODIES while the moms enjoy socializing with one another.

TAMER: Erik Tripp, Lion: Gavin Nelso.n

New Census Bureau Data sheds light on Utah’s population growth

From highway expansions to new housing developments, evidence of Utah’s population growth is everywhere. Recently released U.S. Census data shows just how fast the Beehive State is growing.

From April 1, 2020-July 1, 2022, Utah had the third-highest growth rate and the eighth-largest net population growth of any state. In just over two years, the state added 110,000 residents – nearly the size of Provo – bringing the population to 3.38 million. Half of this growth came from in-migration (peo-

ple moving into the state) while half came from natural growth (births minus deaths).

On the county level, Tooele, Washington, Iron, Daggett, and Kane counties have experienced the highest growth rates since the pandemic’s beginning. Of Utah’s 29 counties, San Juan County was the only county with a cumulative population loss during that period.

Increasing property values have pushed population growth further away from population centers in recent years. For example, high population growth in Utah County has shifted to bordering Tooele County, which grew by nearly 10% from April 2020 to July 2022.

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Monday

A Small Light LIFE 7 p.m.

Bel Powley stars as 20-something secretary Miep Gies in this two-hour series premiere. After being asked to hide her boss’ family during World War II and succeeding for some time, her dentist asks if she might know of a place to hide.

That’s My Jam

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Host Jimmy Fallon invites a new round of celebrity guests to play a variety of music-and-dance-inspired games. Improvisational challenges like Launch the Mic and the Wheel of Impossible Karaoke make for some hilarious and unforgettable performances.

Tuesday Night Court (5) KSL 7 p.m.

More oddball hilarity ensues in a brand-new episode. This reboot of the ‘80s classic stars Melissa Rauch as Judge Abby Stone, while star of the original series, John Larroquette, is back as Dan Fielding — a role that won him four consecutive Emmy Awards.

Gotham Knights

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

Turner Hayes (Oscar Morgan) and his gang of teenage fugitives, the Knights, turn their attention to a possible connection to the Court of Owls. Eunice (Veronica Cartwright) is approached by Duela (Olivia Rose Keegan) and Carrie (Navia Robinson).

Wednesday

Barbarian HBO 7:05 p.m.

A young woman discovers the rental home she booked is already occupied by a stranger in this twisted, 2022 horror film. Against her better judgment, the young woman decides to stay, but there’s far more to fear inside than an unexpected house guest.

Riverdale

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

The final season heats up with an allnew episode, finding Mary (Molly Ringwald) turning to Uncle Frank (Ryan Robbins) to try and get Archie (KJ Apa) back on track after his recent actions. Meanwhile, Betty (Lili Reinhart) asks for help from a friend.

Thursday Ghosts (2) KUTV 7:30 p.m.

The drama and hilarity mount as Season 2 approaches its end. Married

In-migration accounted for 83% of Tooele County’s growth, compared to 55% of Utah County’s growth.

Population growth in the counties of Northern Utah is an example of what demographers call a donut effect. While Salt Lake County’s population only grew a small amount, other counties close by grew at much higher rates. As the Wasatch Front grows, people want to live in more suburban areas while still having access to the urban amenities larger cities offer.

A similar pattern is emerging in Southern Utah, where Washington County’s explosive growth has spilled over to its more affordable neighbors. Iron County grew by almost 9%, while

Kane County’s growth exceeded 7% during the same period.

Utah’s population is expected to continue its strong growth into the future, although the nature of our growth is changing. While most of Utah’s population growth has traditionally come from our own children and grandchildren, our state’s strong economy and quality of life is attracting more people to move to Utah from other states. The combination of strong natural increase and in-migration will keep Utah growing for many years to come. l

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couple Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) once thought their inherited B&B was a dream come true — this is, until they realized it was falling apart ... And totally haunted.

Call Me Kat

(13) KSTU 8:30 p.m.

This season, Kat (Mayim Bialik) returned to the cat café after a few months’ rest and found her friends had made changes along the way. Kat has made some major life changes too, but more is sure to shift before Season 3 wraps up tonight.

Friday The Articulate Hour

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

In the premiere episode of this deepdive documentary series, artists, scholars and creative thinkers join to discuss a matter very close to home: human recall. Together, they discuss the importance of memory, and how it fuels our creative passions.

A Black Lady Sketch Show HBO 9 p.m.

The award-winning series continues with a brand-new episode of hilarious sketch comedy, written by and starring Robin Thede, along with a core cast of talented Black women. No topic is out of bounds: social norms, anxiety, dating – they cover it all. Coronation of King Charles III

(5) KSL (4) KTVX 3 a.m.

All eyes will be on Westminster Abbey in London, England, where the Coronation of King Charles III is set to take place. Steeped in centuries-old tra ditions, the milestone event — includ ing the procession — will be broadcast live.

Saturday PGA Tour Golf

(2) KUTV 1 p.m.

The Third Round of the Wells Fargo Championship airs live from the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C. Justin Thomas and Justin Rose (both for merly ranked No.1 in the

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world rankings) are committed to compete in the tournament, taking place May 1 - 7.

Raiders of the Lost Ark

PARMT 1 p.m.

Renowned archaeologist Dr. Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) races against the Nazis after being hired by the government to find the ark of the covenant.

“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” follow this airing.

Masters of Illusion

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

Audience members are baffled by the skills of modern masters of illusion from sleight-of-hand to large-scale, perplexing illusions as Season 9 continues. Featured magicians include Murray SawChuck, Naathan Phan, Eric Jones and Ben Barnes.

Sunday

The Equalizer (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Season 3 continues with a new episode, as former CIA operative Robyn McCall (Queen Latifah) uses her skills to help those in need who have no one else to turn. Tory Kittles also stars as NYPD Detective Marcus Dante, an ally and friend.

Call the Midwife

(7) KUED 7 p.m.

Excitement fills Nonnatus House in the season finale, as the countdown to Trixie (Helen George) and Matthew’s (Olly Rix) wedding begins. Trixie’s brother arrives from Malta but a series of disasters threaten to derail everyone’s plans.

The Company You

KTVX 8 p.m. Emma (Catherine Haena Kim) and Charlie (Milo Ventimiglia) hatch a plan to take down the Maguires in the season finale.

Daphne (Felisha Terrell) aids in their pursuit, but the showdown could end with them being on

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Just as school is preparing to let out for summer break, Kate Mara stars in “Class of ‘09.”

Arriving Wednesday, May 10, on Hulu, this new miniseries tells the story of a group of FBI agents, all of whom graduated from the same Quantico class in 2009, who must assemble once more following the death of one of their own. Originally recruited for the force due to their unique backgrounds, the mismatched class soon comes to realize that things may not be exactly as clear-cut as they had hoped going in. Billed as a crime drama and a thriller, the eight-episode series stars Isaiah Stratton (“Will Trent”), Phil Armijo (“Bloodline”), Camry Brault (“The Walking Dead”), Serafina King (“New Amsterdam”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”) and, of course, Mara. Mara was born into a joint NFL dynasty, Feb. 27, 1983, in the small town of Bedford, New York. The first-born daughter of Kathleen McNulty (née Rooney) and Timothy Christopher Mara, football was (and remains) a big part of the actress’s life.

While her maternal great-grandfather, Arthur “Art” J. Rooney, founded the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise, her paternal great-grandfather, Tim Mara, founded the New York Giants. As a result of this history, Kate earned an early gig: performing the national anthem at a Giants game when she was 14. To this day, the actress continues to spend much of her time attending various NFL games.

Despite her family’s investment in football, Mara was destined for stage and screen. Once she overcame her teenage urgings to only audition for Broadway shows, Mara quickly landed her first big role: Jessica Chandler in the 1999 film “Random Hearts.” Starring opposite Harrison Ford (“Raiders of the Lost Ark,” 1981) as Kristin Scott Thomas’s (“Gosford Park,” 2001) character’s daughter, Mara would soon be met with plenty of offers from TV and film executives.

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Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognize identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Teacher, Teacher Can you find at least 10 differences between these twin teacher pictures? Have a friend or family member try. Did they find any differences you missed? Pretend you have $500 to spend on a gift for your teacher. Look through the newspaper to find out what you could buy. Can you find items that add up to exactly $500? Standards Link: Calculate sums to a particular amount.

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JANUARY 2022 Two local elected officials, Mayor Steve Gale and Morgan County Clerk, Leslie Hyde, were each sworn into office at the start of 2022, ushering in the new year of our local government. The Morgan SUP chapter received national recognition for being the Chapter in Excellence, one of the few chapters to qualify for the reward nationwide, while water conservation remained a topic of concern as Morgan City announced plans for potential water tank upgrade and an ordinance restricting water and services was approved by City Council. Winter safety was emphasized with reminders on proper snow removal from mailboxes, driveways, and sidewalks, and drought concerns were still prevalent despite a few winter storms. East Canyon hosted a Winterfest, and Hinds’ Country store launched its first Kindness Campaign. The de los Santos family of Croydon experienced tragedy when their home and business was destroyed by fire but maintained hope as the community rallied

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2022 YEAR IN REVIEW April was once again declared Utah Dark Sky month by Governor Cox and Morgan County is proudly home to one of the 23 accredited International Dark Sky locations within the state, with a designation at East Canyon State Park.

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around them to offer aid and help. Two local businesses, the Morgan Mercantile and Subway, each experienced a transition in ownership to J.D. Patterson and Jeff Matthews (Morgan Mercantile) and Mega Nelson (Subway). The Morgan historic district nomination moved to the federal level, an encouraging news story to wrap up the first month of another new year. FEBRUARY 2022 The success of the Kindness Campaign served as a reminder of the goodness of people in our community, and the acts of their kindness paid off through the special offer of lower gas prices. The lack of child care options available in our town was presented, sharing the concern of working parents who scramble to find available and affordable options in Morgan County. Our local representative, Kera Birkeland pioneered

a bipartisan transgender sports bill, modifying the original draft with the formation of a commission to determine eligibility of the athlete. A new infrastructure approval was made for the Morgan County airport located in Mountain Green, which was announced would include additional hangar space, while reassuring the community it has no plans to expand beyond the current 28 acres it already occupies. Morgan announced upcoming local historical improvements, sharing that Hotel Vallice was to be revitalized through an RDA grant. MARCH 2022 The month began with yellow notes being left on the doors of residents of Peterson asserting claims about the Peterson Pipeline Association President Trevor Kobe. Members of the PPA gathered for a meeting to address and resolve the matter to restore

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By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com IT’S A WRAP 2022 in Davis County Intruder sets Centerville home on fire with owners in it CENTERVILLE—A Centerville home went up in flames July and assaulted the homeowners Ammon Jacob Woodhead, 37, of Salt Lake City was arrested after he allegedly went into the home at 329 E. 1825 North in Centerville and threatened the three elderly adults living there that he was going to burn the house down with them in it. He poured gas around the house and then set it on fire. The homesuffered injuries from the assault.

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It’s been an eventful year here in Davis County with some highs and lows but hopefully the good outweighed the bad. The county has seen a lot of growth and even more is expected as people recognize what a great place it is. With that growth comes the need well as U.S. 89 improvements. Drivers have had to learn to adapt as they’re rerouted but the end result will be less congestion and easier access to where they’re headed. There are about 1,300 students in the Davis Davis Education Foundation has worked hard with community partners to open Teen Resource Centers in several high schools for those students to have a safe place to go and receive the help they need. The district also welcomed a new superintendent and appointed a director for the Office of Equal Opportunity. The newly renovated Memorial Courthouse opened to the public after a two year project to restore it to its original 1930s glory. There were some heartbreaking events too. A wildfire burned the Centerville hillside and an 8-year-old girl was killed in an accident during the Kaysville 4th of July parade. An intruder entered a Centerville home, assaulted the elderly homeowners and set it on fire. However, those tragedies brought out the good in Davis County residents who rallied around the families impacted and shared with them their love and support. That’s what makes the county unique. It’s filled with good people who just want to make life better for their family, friends and neighbors. It’s a new year – let’s make it a good one. TOP STORIES OF THE YEAR January Long lines at testing sites as COVID cases spike BOUNTIFUL—COVID cases reached an all-time high

during the holidays and testing sites were seeing flood of people coming in. The testing site at the Bountiful Veterans Park had a long line of cars snaking from the Library to 1300 South every day all day. In spite of that, physicians were still recommending individuals get tested as soon as The Utah State Department of Health reported more than 3,000 cases in one day the week of Jan. 7 and by the following Monday had a count of 14,754 total new cases since before the holiday on Thursday, Dec. 30. West Davis Corridor construction underway Construction of the West Davis Corridor was well underway and currently on track to be completed in 2024. The 16 mile, four lane highway is a forward connection of Legacy Parkway. The $740 million corridor runs from

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