The Morgan County News | May 5, 2023

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MHS Alumna cheers for a nationally ranked team in her freshman year of college

By Verlene Johnson

For years, Morgan High Spirit Squad, which consists of both cheer and dance, has been successful at both region and state, all the while turning out cheerleaders that are making college teams.

Cayli Niederhauser cheered for MHS all four years she attended high school. She has been dancing since she was one year old. She started cheerleading in her freshman year of high school. During her senior year, Niederhauser won the state jumpoff, and third place in the national United Dance Association (UDA) solo competition. In addition she made the 3A All-State team and was awarded NCA All-American award four times while in high school.

Towards the end of her senior year, Niederhauser visited colleges all around the country, working out with them and trying out for some of the cheer teams. In the end, she made it on the nationally ranked Weber State University Cheer Team.

Weber State cheer has been a dream for Niederhauser for a long time, however; she never thought she had what it takes to make the team as a freshman straight out of high school. In May of her senior year of high school,

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Referendum petition

By Linda Petersen

While Morgan County approved a public infrastructure district for Wasatch Peaks Ranch two years ago, and in February passed a new resolution expressing support for it, some local residents are still trying to fight the development. The issue is now before 2nd District Court Judge Noel S. Hyde.

The privately-owned ski/outdoor recreation area, which covers close to 10,000 acres of mostly undeveloped land near Peterson, and is planned for 750 homes, is being marketed to wealthy clients and will not be open to locals.

“Wasatch Peaks Ranch is a private community and club in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains where members can enjoy year-round outdoor activities that start with skiing and golf and continue as far as your imagination can take you,” its website says.

“Access to the mountain will be restricted to investors and homeowners, who are expected to be among the ‘one percent of the richest one percent,’” a Jan. 29,

Former mayor and talk show host Jerry Springer dead at 79

Talk show host Jerry Springer, pioneer of the outrageous confrontational style talk show during the 1990s, died on April 27 of pancreatic cancer. Springer, a former mayor of Cincinnati, was the child of refugees fleeing the Holocaust during WWII. His show, “The Jerry Springer Show,” modernized the daytime talk show format that had been previously established by Phil Donahue, among others. Springer’s career was marked by controversy, but certainly left a mark on American television.

Tuesday Morning files for bankruptcy

The personal care product seller Tuesday morning filed for bankruptcy and announced the closing of its 200 stores this week, joining recent American retailers such as Bed Bath & Beyond in a line of businesses suffering financial hardship in recent months. Tuesday Morning, which did not have an online retailer component, cited recent inflationary pressures and the long-term results of the COVID-19 period as primary reasons for its financial insolvency.

Loneliness as dangerous as smoking, says surgeon general

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recently released a declaration stating that “widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily,” according to reports. According to the declaration, the pandemic has increased the isolation experienced by many Americans, especially those who are elderly or otherwise not part of robust interpersonal networks. Isolation can lead to an increase of risk for premature death by stroke or heart disease by as much as 30%, data shows.

Shooting suspect taken into custody

Francisco Oropesa, a man accused of killing five of his neighbors, including a 9-year-old child, has been captured after a four-day search. Police say the 38-year-old was found hiding in a closet under a pile of laundry miles from the shooting and taken into custody “without incident.”

Nursing shortage could continue for years

Nearly one-third of nurses say they’re likely to quit their job for another profession because of COVID-19, and the nursing shortage could continue for years, according to a new survey from AMN Healthcare. Nursing unions say they’ve warned of the crisis since before the pandemic. Nurses reported higher stress levels, burnout and less time for breaks or lunch breaks, which could have a negative impact on patient care.

Residents file referendum petition to get Mountain Green rezone on the ballot

Linda Petersen

4-1 to approve the rezone, citing the need for economic development in Morgan County.

S

ome Mountain Green residents are not taking a recent rezone by Morgan County of almost 45 acres west of the Old Highway Road and Cottonwood Canyon Road from agricultural to town center, lying down.

The developer is seeking approval of a density of six residential units per acre for the site with commercial properties on the west end and town homes on the east. But Vance Bowman, Debra Mellott, Jared Barlow, Michael Wasuita, Brent Harm, Kristi Barlow and Jesse Archibald want county residents rather than the county commission to determine the future of that area, so they have filed a referendum petition asking that the issue go before voters in November.

When the rezone went before the Morgan County Planning Commission and then the county commission, 23 local residents filled the council chambers to have their say. Most of them were opposed to the rezone, saying the area was not ready for the problems the development planned for the site would bring. The planning commission even forwarded a recommendation to the county commission suggesting they deny the rezone. In the end, the commission still voted

PETITION

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2021, Ski Area Management article says.

In 2019 Morgan County residents Whitney Croft, Robert Bohman, Brandon Peterson, Shelly Paige and David Pike attempted to get the issue before voters with a referendum petition, but then-County Clerk Stacy Netz rejected their application. The application did not have a copy of the development agreement, (the legislative action they were challenging), attached to it as required by law, did not include a certification indicating that each of the sponsors was a Utah resident and was not filed by the deadline, she wrote in a letter to them.

The residents subsequently filed suit asking the courts to compel Morgan County to accept the referen -

The petitioners, Vance Bowman, Debra Mellott, Jared Barlow, Michael Wasuita, Brent Harm, Kristi Barlow and Jesse Archibald, filed the referendum petition on March 27. While it is uncommon for land use decisions to be decided at the ballot box, especially in Utah, it has been allowed under Utah code until recently. A new law, SB199, Local Land Use Amendments, now prohibits referral of a referendum to voters for municipal land use laws that passed by a unanimous vote of the local legislative body. In this case, Commissioner Matt Wilson cast the lone vote against the rezone, an action that appears to have allowed the petition to move forward.

In response to the referendum petition, Morgan County has produced a “proposition information pamphlet” outlining its position which it has posted on its website. Among the reasons Morgan County gives in the pamphlet for not supporting the referendum is the county’s need for economic development and “significant residential development in and around the town center in the area” to justify the proposed Mountain Green interchange. The approval is consistent with the county’s general plan, it

dum petition. They could not submit a copy of the development agreement because county officials told them the document would not be available until 13 days after the deadline for their zoning referendum application and instead they submitted a detailed description, their initial complaint says. All legal requirements for the referendum application “were substantially and specifically satisfied,” their filing says.

In 2020 the developers filed a separate lawsuit against these residents and Cindy Carter, the attorney representing them, seeking $10 million in damages claiming that Carter and the other defendants “entered into an agreement to continue to oppose the development by any means and to thereby delay work on the development, cause WPR to incur additional costs resulting from the delay, and

says. Since the property is “uniquely situated in terms of topography and location, being much lower than existing residences in the area,” the aesthetic impacts of ‘modestly higher residential density’ should be mitigated, it further states. “The town center zone approved for the property provides the highest level of county involvement available under the current county code. If, consistent with the general plan, the property is rezoned to another commercial district the county will have significantly less input in the way the property is developed.”

For their part, the seven residents dispute the premise that to have economic development Morgan County must have lots more households, one of the petitioners Brent Harm told the Morgan County News.

“The whole time I’ve lived in Mountain Green (seven years), everyone I know has been almost desperate for economic development,” he said. “We see the traffic going regularly through Morgan County, skiers in the winter, boaters/bicyclist sin the summer, by the thousands, and yet the county keeps saying ‘Oh we can’t support any businesses,’ so their plan is to bring thousands of rooftops to Mountain Green to double down on

to interfere with WPR’s funding and financing for the development,” the complaint says. It also alleges that Carter and Croft (a notary public) improperly notarized the signatures of the other defendants on the referendum petition.

Further complicating the issue is a recent filing by Morgan County Attorney Garrett Smith to have the residents’ case against the county dismissed because it does not specifically name Netz’s replacement Leslie Hyde.

“The court should dismiss this action because petitioners failed to timely move to substitute the correct party after Ms. Clark ceased to hold public office … This action should be dismissed because the current Morgan County Clerk is not a party to this action. Since Ms. Clark is no longer the county clerk, the court lacks jurisdiction to issue the relief sought by

their failed policy in trying to fund county revenues through property tax.”

Harm said his group is being portrayed as anti-economic development but that that simply isn’t true.

“We’re really against the idea that the county should just develop residential,” he said. “We know development is coming and we actually want it. We want to see responsible, limited development instead of just exploitation of Mountain Green for as much as they can get out of it before the developer pulls up stakes and goes to the next project.”

“We’re really concerned that it’s characterized as ‘Oh you guys are against development,’ — no, we’re not,” he said “We just don’t buy the assertion that you have to have thousands of rooftops before you can open a single business. There are towns all over America that are significantly smaller than Mountain Green that somehow manage to have businesses.”

If the referendum petition is successful, Harm said what’s important is to bring this issue to the public’s attention, regardless of the outcome. l

petitioners,” it says.

Hyde will consider both of these filings as he makes his decision regarding the lawsuit brought by the residents.

While the legal case has been hung up on technicalities at various points, Morgan County remains committed to its support of the development. “It is hereby found and determined by the commission that the creation of the district is appropriate to the general welfare, order and security of the county,” the Feb. 21 resolution stated.

If Hyde finds in favor of the residents, they will be allowed to move forward with getting enough signatures - they will need about 1,600 - to get the issue on the November ballot. l

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 21 through April 28. Any arrests are listed as reported and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and convicted.

Croydon

Extra patrol (4).

Enterprise

Traffic stops (2).

Milton

Follow up (6), Traffic stop (1), House check (3), Safety hazard (2).

Morgan City Assist (6), 30, Reckless driver (2), Motorist assist (3), House check (12), Traffic stops (8), Follow up (10), Suspicious vehicle (9), DUI (2), 31A Unconscious (2), Warrant (9), Traffic accident (3) Traffic accident PP (4), Pedestrian (1), Repossession (4), Suspicious circumstances (3), Fire alarm (3), Parking problem (8), Found property (4), Parking problem (8), Premises check (4), Theft (3).

Mountain Green

Traffic stop (10), Noise disturbance (3), Suspicious vehicle (8), VIN inspection (8), Follow up (6), Reckless driver (4), Extra patrol (8), Abandoned vehicle

MORGAN LIONS

ENTERTAIN PARTNERS

WEDNESDAY EVENING

Members of the Morgan Lions Club entertain their partners at a swimming party and luncheon last Wednesday evening at Como Springs. Swimming was enjoyed from seven-thirty until nine and at nine-fifteen luncheon was served at the cafe.

(4), Burglary alarm (2), Motorist assist (3), Man with a gun (1), Assist OJ (4), House check (9), Wildlife problem (4), Animal control (4).

Peterson House check (3), Suspicious person IP (2), Traffic stop (1).

Porterville

Welfare check (3), Animal control (4), House check (3), Follow up (6).

Stoddard

Traffic hazard (2).

Other calls in the county:

Arrests:

4/21/23: Male, 36, Kaysville UT, DUI first offense within 10 years, Alcohol

Restricted Drivers

4/22/23: Male, 50, Mountain Green UT, Purchase Transfer Possess Use of a Firearm by Restricted Person, DUI second offense within 10 years, Carry a Dangerous Weapon Under the Influence Alcohol/Drugs, Loaded Firearm in Vehicle on Street or in Prohibited Area.

Mtn. Green: (1) Traffic Stop

Taggart: (1) Shots Fired

Calls on I84:

DUI (1), Safety Hazard (1), Traffic Stops (10), Trespassing (1)

Total calls: 107

‘MIGHTY WEBER’ IS LOWEST IT WAS EVER RECORDED

Instead of an average low year flow of possibly 60 second feet running in the Weber River above Echo Reservoir, this is at present time only 11 second feet, it was reported last Wednesday by A.P. Bigelow of Ogden, member of the Utah water storage commission.

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Although the river looks inviting as the weather warm up, first responders with the Mountain Green Fire District would like to remind residents not to get in the water. The river is running above 3,200 cubic feet a second which is way beyond anything they have experienced, and it will get worse. “You will be swept away much further than rescuers could get to you,” a Facebook post said. “A concerned mom asked us to post this. Parents, please talk to your teens! This is sincerely a bad idea.”

From the concerned mom:

“We got word some teens were going

to try to ride on a kayak through the pipe below the roundabout reservoir. We made sure they didn’t but I wonder how many other kids think that looks fun? It is a dangerous idea!”

“Think,” the Mountain Green post said. “The water is 47 degrees today. That will instantly affect your muscles and ‘freeze’ you. Then the moving water will overwhelm you. The pipe probably has baffles to distribute the water. Rescuers will have to risk their own lives to help you. And when you disappear… your parents and family will be devastated. All that for a moment of… ‘fun.’”

A LOOK BACK

WHAT TO WATCH

‘GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3’ AN INCREDIBLE, HEARTBREAKING FAREWELL

By Jenniffer Wardell

The Movie Guru

T

he most beautiful love letters are often goodbyes.

That’s definitely the case with “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” which has moments of the series’ trademark silliness but also made me burst into tears several times. It’s James Gunn’s final love letter to both these characters and the audiences who care about them, wonderful and wrenching in equal measure. In a lot of ways it’s the best movie in the series, but by the time it’s done it will break your heart a thousand times over.

After the events of “Avengers: Endgame, “Thor: Love and Thunder” and “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special,” the Guardians are on Knowhere trying to hold themselves together. When old enemies arrive and put one of the team in serious danger of dying, secrets are revealed and everyone must wrestle with the ghosts of the past. Can the Guardians save the day, or will they end up nothing more than a memory?

Though the Guardians’ universe has long had serious problems with pacing – a key relationship happened between movies, and two big plot points happen only in the holiday special – that’s not a problem here. Vol. 3 has every callback and ties up every loose end a fan could hope for, enough to make you wish the entire series could have been this rich and detailed. Given everything that happened in “Endgame,” Gunn could not have done a better, more respectful job ending the series.

This is especially evident in all the character arcs that wrap up in this movie. All the characters get moments of real depth, with insights gained

BRAIN TEASERS

from even the silliest of the movies that have come before this. Plot points and introductions that may have seemed forgotten very much come into play, and all the character’s journeys have real weight.

You can also feel the love all the characters have for each other, even when they’re yelling or making jokes at each other’s expense. They act like a real family, not just a sitcom family, and at no point do you doubt that they would do anything to save each other. It gives everything that happens such a beautiful weight, and was the source of more than a few tears throughout the movie.

The most dramatic journey in the movie belongs to Rocket, whose backstory finally gets

revealed in full. It’s a brutal story, even more so than I previously imagined, and even though we don’t see all of it we see more than enough. It’ll break your heart, but it gives you such incredible insight into the person he’s become.

Despite how heavy the movie can get, there are moments of silliness. They’re a welcome relief, a lot of the time, and proof that the series has always been good at running the emotional gamut. These are people you can laugh with as well as cry with.

Thank you, Guardians, for the journey. A part of me will miss you forever.

Grade: Four 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.

Credit for photo ©Disney/Marvel

The origins of May the Fourth

By Ethan Hoffmann

Since the original release of Star Wars in 1978, fans have been watching and enjoying the sci-fi adventure beloved by so many. Since then, the Star Wars franchise has grown significantly to include prequels, sequels, stand-alone films, and even TV series that tie in to the story. As you may know, May 4, a major Star Wars holiday, took place this week. While the holiday was not created or declared by Lucasfilm, May 4 marks the day when Star Wars fans around the world chose to celebrate the franchise and unite under one fandom.

The date in particular originates from the pun “May the Fourth be with you”, a variant of the popular Star Wars farewell “May the Force be with you” used by many characters throughout the story. The catchphrase was first uttered by Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi to Luke Skywalker in Episode I: A New Hope. According to gadgets.ndrv.com, the first use of the May the Fourth pun was on May 4th, 1979, when Margaret Thatcher became UK Prime Minister. An article in The London Evening News bore a congratulatory advert by her party, which read: "May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie. Congratulations."

The series of films began as the brainchild of director George Lucas, but it is still going strong under the direction of the multinational company Disney. Granted, Disney had a rough start continuing the saga, but they have more than made up for it with the production of their hit TV shows: The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Andor.

In addition to live-action masterpieces, Star Wars is home to multiple animated series; namely Rebels, The Clone Wars, and the newer additions The Bad Batch and Tales of the Jedi. Although children may be the target audience of the animated counterparts, these shows contain Star Wars lore frequently found in other material. The Clone Wars in particular is very nostalgic for many older fans and is still popular today.

In fact, the Star Wars theme is so popular that it is a common sight in stores everywhere. Merchandise ranges from high quality lightsaber replicas to children’s products such as Lego building kits. The protocol droid C3PO once said, “The possibility of successfully navigating an asteroid field is approximately 3,720 to 1.” While these odds aren’t the greatest, if you haven’t seen any of the Star Wars movies, there’s a high chance you’ve probably heard of them. To put it simply, Star Wars has become an important part of not just American culture, but the culture around the world.

To celebrate the holiday, the Morgan County Library planned a week of Star Wars fun for its patrons. From May 1 to May 6, citizens of Morgan may have found themselves face-to-face with Darth Vader, the sith lord himself. Throughout the week, a cardboard cutout of Vader lurked somewhere in Morgan. If a patron managed to find him, they could bring back photo evidence and receive a prize as a reward. In addition, there are ample decorations on display: everything from a cutout of Grogu to a planetary model hanging from the ceiling in the Young Adult Section. On May 5, also known as “Revenge of the Fifth” by fans, the library

Celebrate Utah Wildlife contest calls for entries

will be holding a Star Wars party. Activities will include DIY light sabers, an obstacle course, and Star Wars themed crafts. The party will begin at 2:00 p.m. and will be for ages 7-18.

Students at MHS strive to be Morgan MADE

By Destiny Field

F rom the bighorn sheep of Zion National Park to the countless shorebirds of the Great Salt Lake to the backyard chickadees, Utah residents encounter wildlife on a regular basis. No matter how each person interacts wildlife in the state, Celebrate Utah Wildlife wants to hear about it.

The Utah Wildlife Federation and mural artist Chris Peterson will hold the first Celebrate Utah Wildlife contest this spring with 63 cash prizes for people ranging in age from 4 to 104. It’s as simple as writing a story, taking a picture or making a video.

“There are a lot of ways to celebrate our experiences with wildlife. We want people from across the state to show us how the wild inhabitants of our state inspire you or your family,” Peterson said. “Entries from this contest will become part of an exhibit that will go on tour across the state. It’s all meant to show how we connect with wildlife in Utah.”

More than $10,000 in cash prizes will be handed out in the form of $250 awards for first-place and dozens more for the best submissions across three age groups: children (ages 4-11), teens (ages 12-17) and adults (18 and up). Entries will be judged on four criteria: Utah wildlife-inspired, originality, artistic merit/craftsmanship (in relation to entrant’s age) and artist statement. Only submissions made by current Utah residents are eligible.

Submissions must be inspired by Utah-wildlife experiences in any of the following categories: handmade art (2-D, 3-D, Mixed Media etc.), digital art, writing and stories, photography, videography, music, spoken word, sound, digital storytelling and animation. Entries must be submitted by May 10, 2023 to be considered.

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The Celebrate Utah Wildlife contest is made possible, in part, with funding from the Hansen Sisters Foundation and the Utah STEM Action Center. The digital art and digital storytelling categories are funded through a community impact grant from the center.

“Utah’s wild creatures need to be celebrated for all the wonder, awe and smiles they bring to our faces,” said Brett Prettyman, chair of the Utah Wildlife Federation board. “We hope by seeing how others celebrate our wildlife that more people will be inspired to get out and create their own experiences.”

The goal of the Utah Wildlife Federation is to bring the diverse voices of this unique state together to create a cohesive goal in securing the future of wildlife and outdoor recreation, while providing the best practices to steward natural resources for generations to come. By crowd-sourcing wildlife content, the Celebrate Utah Wildlife contest will demonstrate the range and diversity of animal life in Utah.

Peterson is working to get wildlife murals displayed in all of Utah’s 29 counties, as part of the Utah Wildlife Walls Project. The project’s goal is to connect residents with Utah’s wildlife through prominent murals in each county. Launched in the fall of 2022, the Utah Wildlife Walls project’s first piece was a 120-foot mural of a Bonneville cutthroat trout, painted on a building in Sugar House.

For more information about the Celebrate Utah Wildlife contest and the Utah Wildlife Walls project, visit CelebrateUtahWildlife.org. l

Morgan MADE is a Morgan High School program that was designed a few years ago by former MHS Assistant Principal, Tyrel Mikesell. The MADE part is an acronym that stands for “Make A Difference Every day.”

The name also reminds students where they are from and what values they have learned from both home and community. It is essentially a way for faculty and staff to recognize and honor the good things that students do each day. It gives accolades for the little things that end up being the big things.

When a student is noticed doing something kind or outstanding for another student or teacher, that student receives a card with his or her name on

Maxwell Holden

Tragen Wilson

Mikelle Sundberg

Lydia Edgington

Kaitlyn Fawson

Grace Betz

Shaylee Mills

Lorie Wardell

Isabella Gailey

Brinley David

Charlee Breshears

Marrisa Evans

Wyatt Moser

Londyn Elmer

Lizzy betz

Lloyd Cornelius

Kaityln Johnson

Kiersten Barney

Caden Standing

Jackson farmer

Sarah Dockstader

Eva Ratchford

Kia Christensen

Sophie Mindes

Kiara Heyward

Ava Whitesides

Tara Robinson

it and then turns it into the front office for a treat or another immediate reward. The card is then put into a drawing for a larger prize.

Students have been noticed picking up trash in the hallways and on the school grounds, opening doors for others, picking up dropped books or backpacks, turning in cell phones or jewelry to the front office, cleaning up other spills or messes, sitting with lonely kids at lunch, and just generally being kind to one another. These kind-hearted students were recognized at the end trimester recognition assembly and will be part of the year-long drawing as well. The following students were given Morgan MADE cards for the second trimester. l

Jason Erickson

Daylen Gones

Asher Johnson

Isaiah Williams

Pheonix Graseit

Noah Andrews

Alta Andersen

Traven Carter

Brandon Lindley

Gabba Bowers

Carsten Caine

Henry Plyer

Coby Campbell

Burton Turner

Anna Perkins

Harlie Howard

Ryan Allen

Sawyer Peterson

Ledger Zundel

Kyrstin Spens

Israel Caset

Bronwyn London

Mariah De los Santos

Vance Rish

Marko Kononenko

Boston Miner

Phoenix Grasteit

Tylee Andersen

Vance Rich

Alyssa Chase

Porter Sanders

Tavin Allen

Chloe Clark

Heidi Rothermel

Emma Wilde

Savannah Wixom

Paige Woodixon

Hogan Kirkland

Lucas Cordino

Thomas Hicks

Jake Hubar

Nadia Caden

Madi Croft

Abe Anderton

Chao Hong

Brody Thurston

Jacob Heywood

Caleb Shaw

Tyson Miller

Aydon Thompson

Kenzenigton London

Dallin Lawrence

Ava Conger

Corbin Urbick

TIFFANY ADAMS AND HER DAUGHTER take a selfie with Darth Vader at the Morgan County City Office.

THE UTAH WILDLIFE FEDERATION and mural artist Chris Peterson are holding the first Celebrate Utah Wildlife contest. More than $10,000 will be awarded across categories for children, teens and adults.

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MHS Girls Golf Claims Region 13 Title: Heads to state as top 3A team

By Liisa London Mecham

Even though outside practice at their home course, Round Valley, has been more challenging this year than in the past, the Morgan High Girls’ Golf Team has not let anything get in their way. They won the Region 13 tournament last week, and currently hold the top ranking in 3A headed into the state tournament May 10 and 11 at Glendale Golf Course in Salt Lake City.

The Lady Trojans are ranked sixth overall in the state out of all classifications behind 6A Lone Peak and Weber who sit first and second, 5A Timpanogos and Bonneville who are third and fourth, and 6A Fremont who is currently fifth. Individually, Morgan senior Ellie DeMond is ranked first in 3A, and third overall in the state behind Rowland Hall’s Arden Louchheim and Bonneville’s Whitni Johnson.

At the Region 13 Tournament that was held on April 24 and April 25 at Glen Eagle and Schneiter’s Bluff Golf Courses, Morgan placed six golfers in the top ten and won the team title over second place Grantsville. This is the fifth consecutive Region 13 title for the team. Senior Ellie DeMond finished first and fellow senior Jailee Snow second, and Kia Christiansen third.

At Glen Eagle, DeMond shot an 80, Snow 82, Christiansen 85, Jane Poll 96, Camden Smith 96, Ashlyn Noss 97 and Kenadee Benson 101. The next day at Schneiter’s Bluff, DeMond made par

at 72 while Snow lowered her score by one shot to 81. Christiansen and Poll shot 88 day two while Smith, Noss and Benson scored 95, 92, and 87 respectively.

Assistant Coach Kacey DeMond shared, “ It has been extremely difficult this year with the weather. In the past we have been on the golf course no later than mid-March. This year we just started practicing there last week. We have had to have all of our practice indoors which makes it impossible to practice short game.”

The team has performed very well despite their weather challenges and is headed to State with a mission: win the championship. For the past five years, Morgan golf has taken second to Richfield, and their mission is to claim their first title in 2023!

Coach DeMond concluded, “We are excited to head to state. We have never won and taken second to Richfield the last five years. This makes us want it really bad!” l

she found herself in workshops at WSU and then on to trying out for the team.

“The tryout process is a couple of days long, with filled with work days and several cuts,” stated Niederhauser. “When I showed up to the first work day of tryouts I left with so much doubt in my mind and LOTS of tears running down my face. The last thing I wanted to do was go back the next day.” She said she felt that everyone there had so much more experience and was at a higher skill level than she was.

“Something that made this process harder than it already was, was when I got a text from a coach from another program (that I had tried out for in October) stating that they needed to have an answer from me if I was going to be joining their team or not, or if they were a second choice to Weber. I was so stuck at this moment, and my thoughts were fighting each other with; My dream is being at Weber, but I’m not good enough to make it this young and I need more experience.”

Her thoughts led her to maybe she should start at this other amazing school to build her skills and in a few years go to Weber. She had noted during tryouts that many recruits trying out were sophomores or juniors coming from other colleges where they had been cheering. “I really had no clue what to do.” She continued, “[During] mid breakdown while trying to text this coach back, in a hallway at Weber State, a member of Weber’s team came and talked to me. He had been helping me get ready for tryouts for the previous couple of weeks and was my biggest support during these days. He said, ‘Nieders, I know you’re capable of making this team. You’re going to be fine.’” She felt anything but fine, but, because of him she showed up the next couple of days, making it through both rounds of cuts, and walked away with that purple shirt, signifying she had made Weber Cheer!

Once Niederhauser graduated from MHS in 2022, she quickly started practicing with 50 other members of WSU cheer team. At her first collegiate summer camp last summer, she was once again awarded NCA All-American Award once again.

During the 2022/2023 school year, She had the opportunity to cheer for football, men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball a as flyer for coed and all-girl stunting, a middle layer, and tippy in pyramids and a tumbler.

“This experience has been the best

roller coaster of my life, that’s for sure,” said Niederhauser. “The beginning of the season was extremely difficult. I felt so behind and was constantly trying to play the game of catch-up. Even though the school is only 20 minutes away from home I truly felt like I was so far from home. I stuck it through but struggled so much, I didn’t think things would get better and I had so many doubts if I belonged on this team or not."

Within a couple of months into the season, she was starting to get the hang of this whole college thing and she settled in a little bit. "I began to realize that I cannot compare myself to these athletes who have been on the team for four years or have been cheering since they were three years old. Once I learned to enjoy every practice and celebrate my small wins I began to grow into an athlete I never thought I’d become. I couldn’t have asked for a better rookie year.”

Niederhauser said the mental strength she had gained is proof to herself that she does deserve to be on this team and she belongs here. She also mentioned that she has gained 50 bonus brothers and sisters for the team.

WSU Cheer starts to prepare for Nationals in December spending so many hours trying to perfect every part of their

routine. “Any chance we get, we go and perform at high schools, events, and even the Jazz game this year. Trusting the process is something that we all have to understand as a team because none of us can do this routine perfectly from the start or every time.”

April 11-13 the WSU cheer team headed to Daytona Beach Florida, on the Bandshell to compete in Nationals. Niderhauser performed with the small coed division. After preliminaries, they returned on the second day to the finals where they won second place. “It was so hard to hear our name in second place when your entire season was spent trying to secure that national title,” she said. “However, that lit a fire inside all of us and we are ready for our comeback.”

Niederhauser said that nationals are

the craziest experience ever. “It felt so surreal to be up on a stage in front of thousands of people showing them what Weber State is. Being in Florida with your cheer family and enjoying each other and watching each other live out our dreams is the best thing I could ask for."

Niederhauser may not have been on WSU’s large coed team that won nationals this year, but she did win female Rookie of the year which is voted on by her fellow teammates.

As she completes her freshman year of college, Niederhauser’s does not have any concrete plans for the future other than within the next couple of years she plans to try out for the USA team with cheer now an Olympic sport! l

MORGAN’S GOLF TEAM took first at the Region 13 tournament April 24-25.

Left to right: Kenadee Benson, Ashlyn Noss, Kia Christiansen,Jailee Snow, Ellie DeMond, Camden Smith, Kayla Gale, and Jane Poll. Courtesy photo

CAYLI from page 1

CAYLI NIEDERHAUSERTHE ROOKIE OF of the year award her freshman year at WSU. Courtesy photos

CAYLI performs a stunt with her team at nationals.

EDUCATION SCHOOL MENU

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, May 8

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

Tuesday, May 9

Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety, Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail

Wednesday, May 10

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

Thursday, May 11

Egg McMuffin, Cereal Variety, Peaches, Apple Wedges,

Friday, May 12

Eggo Mini Waffles, Cereal Variety, Yogurt Oranges, Pears

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, May 8

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

Tuesday, May 9

Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety, Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail,

Wednesday, May 10

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

Thursday, May 11

Egg McMuffin, Cereal Variety, Peaches

Apple Wedges

Friday, May 12

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

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Lunch

Monday, May 8

Corn Dogs, Waffle Fries, Glazed Carrots

Oranges, Apple Juice, Pumpkin Cookie

Tuesday, May 9

Italian Dunkers Sauce, Dunker sticks

With Cheese,Broccoli, Blueberries, Pears

Snack pack Pudding

Wednesday, May 10

Sweet and Sour Chicken, Brown Rice, Broccoli Normandy, Celery Sticks, Peaches, Applesauce, Gelatin

Thursday, May 11

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

Friday, May 12

Pretzel Bites, Cheese Sauce, Corn Black Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Orange Juice

Applesauce Cookie

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle Lunch

Monday, May 8

Moz. stuffed Bread stick, Chicken Nug-

MHS TEACHER SPOTLIGHTS

Gwen Romero

By Verlene Johnson

Gwen Romero grew up in the gentle breeze of South Weber, Utah, just west of Morgan. After graduating from Clearfield High School, she attended Weber State University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Teaching.

gets, Chicken Caesar Salad, Marinara sauce, Glazed Carrots, Broccoli, Sliced Pears, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges

Maple Bar

Tuesday, May 9

Chicken Fried Steak, Country Gravy

Popcorn Chicken, Chef Salad, Wheat Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans

French Fries, Orange Juice, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges, Sugar

Cookie

Wednesday, May 10

Grilled Cheese, BLT Salad, Chicken

Fillet Patty, Wheat Bun, French Fries, Celery Sticks, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges, Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

Thursday, May 11

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Mini Corn Dogs

Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Pineapple Tidbits, Mandarin Oranges, Apples

Oranges, Cookie Dough

Friday, May 12

French Toast Stick, Sausage Patty, Chicken Strips / Choice, BLT Salad, Hashbrown Triangles, Baby Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberry Cup, Apples, Oranges, Scooby Snacks

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, May 8

Moz. stuffed Bread stick, Chicken

Nuggets, Wheat Roll, Chicken Caesar

Salad

Marinara sauce, Glazed Carrots, Broccoli

Curly Fries, Yogurt, high protein, Sliced Pears, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges

Maple Bar

Tuesday, May 9

Chicken Fried Steak, Country Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Chef Salad, Popcorn

Chicken, French Fries, Wheat Roll, Green Beans, Orange Juice, Peaches, Oranges

Apples, Sugar Cookie

Wednesday, May 10

Grilled Cheese, Taco Soup, BLT Salad

Chicken Fillet Patty, Wheat Roll, Wheat Bun, French Fries, Baby Carrots, Fruit

Cocktail, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie, Sour

Cream

Thursday, May 11

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Popcorn Chicken

Wheat Roll, Cucumber Slices,Grape

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

Dough

Friday, May 12

French Toast Stick

Sausage Patty

Chicken Strips / Choice, Wheat Roll BLT Salad, Hashbrown Triangles, Baby Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberry Cup, Apples, Oranges,Scooby Snacks

MES STUDENT OF THE WEEK Morgan Elementary School

Romero started her teaching career at Morgan County Schools in 1995 as the Applied English, regular 10th grade English and creative writing teacher. She then moved to 11th and 12th grades, regular and college preparatory classes.

“Something that was unique about Morgan in those days was that Prom was held in the gym,” reminisced Romero. “We had a big polyester fabric tent that we would raise to dress up the gym, then decorate based on the theme. I was also impressed with how involved the community is in school events: sports events, Promenade, plays, and concerts were always packed events.”

Romero met her husband, Phillip, through his mom, Patty, who was working at the high school in the special education department. She continued teaching until she had her fifth baby, then took a year off. When she returned to teaching, she transferred to Morgan Middle School, where she taught eighth-grade English for seven years. “The kids were super fun, and I had the best team to do cross-curricular planning and collaboration with,” she stated.

When her children started hitting high school, about the time that Linda Morrison decided to retire, she really wanted to be with them through high school. Since then, she has been teaching Advanced Placement English, honors English, and creative writing. “The first few years were especially fun as I had taught many of those students in eighth grade and got to see their growth in a way most teachers don’t get to. Romero is currently in her 27th year of teaching, all within MSD.

“Besides coming from a family of teachers (my grandmother, dad, and mom were all teachers), I had some amazing teachers from kindergarten through college,” stated Romero. “They instilled a deep love of learning and an appreciation for the power of language, which is why I chose English as my major: communication is the foundation for almost everything we do in life, and I hope that I am having the same positive impact on my students that those

teachers had on me.”

Romero said she loves working with the students. “They are so curious about the world and how to engage with it. They fill me with hope and rejuvenate me. I’m really proud of the work that they do and the growth they experience.”

In addition to teaching English at the high school, Romero is the Freshman class advisor and the Public Information Officer for the district. As public information officer, Romero sends the school board updates, generates the phone calls for delayed starts, and tries to answer questions about policies, calendars and events in the district. In addition. Romero writes articles for the Morgan County News, helping to get information to the community.

Phillip, Romero’s husband, grew up in Morgan, so his family was here; and her uncle and aunt were here. They liked the semi-rural feel and the schools’ sizes—and know a lot of the teachers, so when their children were starting school, they moved here. Now, with almost all their own children have graduated from high school, they moved back to South Weber about a year ago after fifteen years in Morgan.

When not grading essays or reading for a class, Romero enjoys reading for herself—mostly mysteries right now. She also enjoys hiking with her husband and kids, doing yard work and just spending time with her family. She likes cooking for her family, she said, “It’s my love language.” Now that her children are older, she really enjoys planning activities for some one-onone time and is rediscovering all the things that she likes about Phillip, “he still makes me laugh and has the most luscious locks.” l

GWEN ROMERO

EMMA LARSEN, 4TH

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

MSD celebrates principals on National Principal Day

By Hannah Allred and Daisy Murray

grade students

National Principal Day is a day for principals. We appreciate the principles of our schools on that day. People celebrate this day in many ways. Students have to think about studying, while teachers have to think about teaching, the principals of their schools have a lot more things on their mind concerning the school. Their job includes meetings with teachers, understanding students, as well as planning assemblies and activities. Principals started as teachers and worked their way to be a principal. They also sometimes substitute for teachers.

Principals day was created for the leaders that are responsible for the students, teachers, and staff. People celebrate this day by posting selfies with the #MySchoolMoments. The founder of principal day was Janel Dellaria. People also post the #AboutJanelDellaria on social media.

Some people call principals Headmaster and Administrators. Vice-principals are also called by different names. Those names are Deputy-principles and Assistant Admin.

This day is celebrated on May 1. MSD appricate all that their principals do to help make our schools the best they can be. Have a good Principals Day!

Morgan Veteran’s to be honored for their service

U tah became the fourth state to offer the Cold War Victory Medal to all veterans (including Reservist and National Guard) who honorably served be -

tween Sept. 2, 1945, to Dec. 26, 1991.

The public is invited on Friday, May 5, 2023, when over 90 Morgan veterans and their families will be gathering at the Courthouse Auditorium to be honored for their service with a special Utah Cold War Victory Medal Pinning Ceremony. We will also be honoring Nedra Tucker Allen, Morgan’s oldest surviving veteran who recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

(In the event that we have missed some veterans, or spouses of deceased veterans, please contact Allen Hess (ahess6@msn.com) or Van Nelson (vnels29@gmail.com) and a later presentation will be arranged.) l

A LOOK BACK

July 23, 1931

GIGANTIC PARADE FEATURES BIG CELEBRATION AT MORGAN

The parade under the direction of R.G. Robinson and his committee members were the best ever seen in the County. The Morgan High School Band led the march from the Fair Grounds down Commercial Avenue and to the Stake Tabernacle in South Morgan.

Prizes for the best floats were awarded as follows: Milton Ward, covered wagon, first: Utah poultry Producers Association, second and the City and County Fire Department third.

MGMS fifth

KADE MORRELL Assistant Principal/ Athletic Director of Morgan High School.

CRAE WILSON Principal Morgan High School.

Moun-

LUKE THOMAS Assistant Principal Morgan High School.

ADAM CHRISTENSEN Assistant Principal Morgan Middle School.

MICHELLE MORRELL Principal Morgan Middle School.

TYREL MIKESELL Principal Mountain Green Middle School.

WILLIAM LONG Assistant Principal Mountain Green Middle School.

OBITUARIES Kent Cecil Woolsey

Kent Cecil Woolsey passed away April 15, 2023 in Round Up Montana. He was born Aug. 4, 1952 to Frank DeWayne Woolsey and Katherine E. Knoder in Ogden, Utah.

He worked in the Seismograph field traveling all over the country where he made lasting friendships.

He loved to cook and always tried new recipes that he shared with the people he loved.

He was incredibly kind and loving with a fantastic sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two older brothers Gary and Scott.

Kent left behind a daughter Heather White (Brian), three grandchildren: Kimberly Daughtery (Drake), Makayla Smith, and Brett Smith. He also has seven great grandchildren: Briar, Blaykleigh, Joella, Ivy, Jaelynn, Luxtyn, and Harlow.

He also leaves behind four siblings and two sisters-in-law Bonnie Woolsey (Gary), Jewell Woolsey (Scott), Dennis (Shelia) Woolsey, David (Diane) Woolsey, Lynda Hopkin, Marty (Judy) Woolsey, and many nieces and nephews.

He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts

immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart, and humor will live on… Graveside services will be May 5, 2023 at 1 p.m. at the South Morgan Cemetery.

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In-house applicants may send a letter of interest to Andy Jensen - ajensen@morgansd.org

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Scott Charles Woolsey

Aug. 7, 1950 – April 29, 2023

Scott Charles Woolsey was suddenly called home by our loving Heavenly Father on April 29, 2023. Scott was born to Frank DeWayne Woolsey and Katherine E. Knoder Woolsey on Aug. 7, 1950 in Ogden, Utah. He was the fifth of seven children.

Scott was a dedicated and amazing son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On Nov. 2, 1968 he married his sweetheart, Jewell Pentz. Later they were sealed for all eternity in the Ogden Temple. Jewell told him she wanted to have a lot of children. Together they selflessly raised and provided for 10 children, 47 grandkids, and 11 great grandkids. Scott worked extremely hard and made many sacrifices to provide for his large family.

Shortly after marriage, he began working for Mr. Tye Little at his John Deere dealership in Morgan County called the Valley Implement. There Scott worked with his brother-in-law, Stan Pentz, who trained him on how to repair many different types of farm equipment. Scott turned that training into an unmatched talent of being able to fix and repair just about any brand of farm equipment. It was said among many farmers that “Scott Woolsey was probably the best baler mechanic around.” There wasn’t a baler that he could not get working. Scott also worked part time for Mr. Roy Baugh who owned a small farm repair service in the Stoddard area. When the Valley Implement closed down their farm equipment service operation in 1983, Scott purchased their tools, equipment and tractor repair manuals then established his own farm equipment service business, Scott’s Farm Service. Scott’s Farm Service grew to be a vital resource for many local and non-local farmers who relied on Scott to keep their farm equipment and livelihood operational. He was called upon day and night by farmers and often had many tractors, hay balers, swathers, etc. lined up outside his shop awaiting repairs. He also made countless emergency service calls when farm equipment broke down and could not be transported to his repair shop.

In addition to owning and operating Scott’s Farm Service, he held a full-time job for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Morgan County Branch. Part of his duties at UDOT included operating a snow plow to keep the freeway clear of snow and safe through Weber Canyon. While working at UDOT he continued to service farm equipment most evenings and weekends. After 30 years, he retired from UDOT, but continued operating Scott’s Farm Service and later expanded his operation to include agricultural and auto tire sales and repairs, which he did up until his sudden passing.

Scott will always be remembered for his Christ like humility, kindness and service. Rain or shine, he was quick to help anyone in need at any time without complaining. As busy as he was he still made time to support his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren in their various activities to include

football, basketball, baseball and volleyball games; wrestling tournaments, cheerleading events, school activities and many special church events. He also enjoyed the time he spent helping his oldest son, Tracy, with his farm and cattle ranch. He was the designated brand operator when branding calves each spring.

Scott would drop whatever he was doing to help anyone in need. He loved his sweet eternal wife and rarely did anything without her by his side. He was not a man of many words, but he taught his posterity how to serve and to be kind through his example. He shared his love through a lifetime of selfless actions that will never fade in the memories of those that knew him. We love you, Gramps. We’ll miss you and we look forward to the day when we can be with you again.

Scott is survived by his wife Jewell and his 10 children: Tracy (Casa) Woolsey, Tara (Rob) Lewis, Levi (Kellie) Woolsey, Cissy (Mike) Toone, Jade (Stacey) Woolsey, Jesse (Cari) Woolsey, Daisy (Tony) Williams, Ivy (Daniel) Portillo, Sadie (Joseph) Reyna, Sage (Jenna) Woolsey, 46 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and counting; his brothers, Dennis (Sheila) Woolsey, David (Diane) Woolsey, Marty (Judy) Woolsey, and his sister Lynda Hopkin.

He is preceded in death by a grandson (Jake Woolsey), his father and mother, and two brothers (Gary Woolsey and Kent Woolsey).

The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the incredible first responders that arrived to help Scott. And also a special thanks for all the amazing support and meals provided by the people of this great community.

Funeral services will be held Saturday May 6, 2023 at 12 p.m. at the Milton Church (1255 N. Morgan Valley Drive, Morgan UT, 84050). There will be a visitation prior to the funeral services from 10 to 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Scott, please do something kind for someone.

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Morgan DUP Hosts Tri-County Convention

MORGAN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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

Date: May 9, 2023

Location: Morgan Board of Education Building, 67 North 200 East, Morgan, UT

Work Meeting 4:00 p.m. Budget, NSBA Takeaways, Board Member Training, Future Projects

Regular Meeting: 5:00 p.m.

I. Welcome: Board President Gaylene Adams

II. Consent Agenda: Agenda, Minutes, Personnel, Financial Expenditures, Reconciliation Reports (March, April)

III. Public Comment*

IV. District Administration Reports

a. School Community Council Member Spotlight

b. Principal Presentation – Trust Land Plans, TSSA Plans, Board Goals

V. Discussion Items

a. Trustland/TSSA School Plans

b. School Bell Schedules 23-24

c. Policy AAA Bloodborne Pathogens; AB Facilities Usage, Literacy Curriculum

d. Building Usage Fees

VI. Action Items

a. Homeschool Approvals

b. School Bell Schedules 23-24

DUP MEMBERS enjoy lunch at the Tri-County Convention.

On April 22, the Morgan County Company of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers hosted this year's TriCounty Convention. Attendees came from Wasatch County, Summit County and Morgan County companies.

Jeaneal Wilson was the guest speaker representing International Daughters of Utah Pioneer. She gave instructions and information to the Company Offi-

cers and addressed the General Meeting. Her theme was “inspire and instruct.”

The 80 Daughters in attendance were treated to a string quartet playing “Jupiter” by Gustav Holst. What an inspiring and wonderful performance. Each Company President gave a report of Company status and activities. Lunch was catered by Hinds County Store. l

A LOOK BACK

c. Trustland/TSSA Plans

d.

VII.

Gaylene

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

Published: 5/5/23

LEGAL NOTICE DEADLINE

July 23, 1931

CHAMPION REVOLVER SHOT BILLED AS FEATURE AT THE MORGAN COUNTY FAIR

The Morgan County Fair Board announces they have secured the services of the well known “Two-Gun” Bob Lambert, undisputed world champion exhibition revolver shot for entertainment during the County Fair, Sept. 10, 11, 12.

Monday

Will Trent (4) KTVX 8 p.m.

The freshman series, which was recently renewed for Season 2, wraps its inaugural run tonight with a two-part season finale. Ramón Rodríguez stars as the unconventional investigator who uses his unique point of view to solve cases.

Fantasy Island (13) KSTU 8 p.m.

Elena Roarke (Roselyn Sánchez) welcomes the last of this season’s guests in tonight’s finale. Kara Barnes also stars as Elena’s number two on the island, which can provide visitors with refuge, but at the price of a reckoning.

Tuesday

Judge Steve Harvey

(4) KTVX 8 p.m.

Comedian Steve Harvey returns to take on the role of justice in the courtroom in the Season 2 premiere of the unscripted series. Using his own life experiences and comedic flair, he deals with a multitude of interesting cases and characters.

Superman & Lois

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

In this new episode, Clark (Tyler Hoechlin) works to reignite Lois’ (Elizabeth Tulloch) interest in taking Bruno down. Meanwhile, Natalie (Tayler Buck) meets Matteo’s (guest star Spencer Moore II) parents for the first time, a night ending in disaster.

Wednesday

Wild Scandinavia

(7) KUED 7 p.m.

Actress Rebecca Ferguson narrates this immersive look at the diverse Scandinavian landscape. The first episode explores the region’s wild and unpredictable coast, including the orcas, otters and eagles that call it home.

Farmer Wants a Wife (13) KSTU 8 p.m.

The quest for love continues in tonight’s installment. The farmers continue the home visits with their remaining ladies, but one farmer is worried he may have made a mistake by sending one prospective partner home early.

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

Gordon Ramsay is joined once again by talented chefs Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais to select a winner in this two-hour season finale. Find out who outlasted all of the other contestants to be crowned the food world’s newest star.

TELEVISION GUIDE

The Patient FX 11 p.m.

Things are looking bleak — for everyone. Sam (Domhnall Gleeson) reaches out to a woman from his past. Mary, (Emily Davis) is his ex-wife and doesn’t seem to know him as well as you might think. Then trials loom for Dr. Strauss (Steve Carell), Sam, and Elias (Alex Rich) in the new episode “Pastitsio.” Another new episode immediately follows. Laura Niemi, Linda Emond and David Alan Grier also star.

Friday S.W.A.T.

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

SWAT teams up with the DEA, led by Mark Boyle (guest star Timothy Hutton), to conduct a gang sweep, only to discover that a vicious cartel is planting roots in the city and endangering countless lives. Part two of the season finale airs next week.

Great Performances

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

This episode of “Great Performances” celebrates 50 years of Broadway’s best. Host Sutton Foster (“Younger”) reviews the milestone hits and show stopping songs that made modern Broadway what it is today – a top theater destination, celebrated worldwide.

Saturday

NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series

(13) KSTU 11:30 a.m.

Broadcasting live from the “Too Tough to Tame” Darlington Raceway in S.C., comes the latest in NASCAR’s Xfinity Racing Series: The Shiners Children’s 200. Unforgivably fast and treacherous, only the best drivers can manage 147 laps without mistake.

PGA Tour Golf

(2) KUTV 1 p.m.

The Third Round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament airs live from the TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. Pairs compete to qualify for the Final Round, played the next day, on Sunday, May 14. There, a final champion will be crowned for 2023.

Tuesday

(4) KTVX 8 p.m.

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

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Saturday Night Live

(5) KSL 9:30 p.m. From the Rockefeller Center in New York, a hilarious cast of regulars, including Colin Jost and Heidi Gardner and others, are joined by a weekly celebrity host and special musical guest as they perform sketches and shorts in front of a studio audience.

Sunday American Idol

(4) KTVX 6 p.m.

Airing live, it’s Disney Night for the remaining hopeful contestants. An iconic tradition of the show, singers pull their inspiration from Disney classics like “The Little Mermaid” or “Encanto,” working with mentors to put on a show fit for a fairy tale.

Fear the Walking Dead AMC 7 p.m.

Season 8 begins tonight. After going undercover at PADRE, Morgan (Lennie James) and Madison (Kim Dickens) find themselves at odds while trying to do what’s best for his daughter, who may be the only person capable of reigniting hope.

East New York

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

A tragic shooting close to home calls Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood’s (Amanda Warren) leadership into question, in the Season 1 finale of this New York-based procedural. Meanwhile, Haywood’s relationship with Suarez (Jimmy Smits) is put to the test.

Waco: The Aftermath SHOW 8:05 p.m.

tries to prevent another

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

When an actor’s resume spans several decades without ever suffering a serious role drought, they are generally a major asset to the industry. One such asset is Patricia Arquette, who has held steady work in film and television since her big break as dream manipulator Kristen Parker in “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” (1987).

In Arquette’s newest production, the Apple TV+ comedy series “High Desert,” the 55-year-old Academy Award winner stars as Peggy, a chaotic addict who commits herself to a more reformed lifestyle in the wake of her mother’s death. Set in the desert town of Yucca Valley, California, Peggy struggles to get her life back on track while dealing with complicated emotions from the past and the present.

Premiering Wednesday, May 17, the series also stars Matt Dillon (“Crash,” 2004), Rupert Friend (“Hitman: Agent 47,” 2015), Brad Garrett (“Everybody Loves Raymond”) and Weruche Opia (“I May Destroy You”).

Born April 8, 1968, in Chicago, Patricia Tiffany Arquette is the third of actor Lewis Arquette and acting teacher Brenda Denaut’s five children together. While all five children followed in their father’s (and grandfather’s) footsteps into the acting world, Patricia and her youngest brother, David Arquette (“Scream,” 1996), have arguably become the most famous members of their illustrious family.

Get ready for Ultimate Host Night in a new instalment of "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" airing Wednesday, May 10, on ABC and CTV. Celebrity contestants Vanna White, Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik compete to solve word puzzles, with all the prize money earned going to a charity of their choosing. Pat Sajak hosts.

Though she grew up on a Virginian commune she describes as “hippie” in nature, Arquette was often rebellious in her teenage years. At 15, the aspiring actor left home to pursue a career in the industry and moved in with her eldest sister, Rosanna Arquette (“Pulp Fiction,” 1994). A few years later, in 1987, she earned her first role, a lead in the romcom “Pretty Smart.” This then led to her role in the third Elm Street film later that year.

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When companies want you to see something, they advertise their products. Their ads are carefully crafted to make you want to buy what is being advertised.

Look at the bike ad at right. Some things an advertiser claims to be true are facts and some are opinions Facts are statements that can be proven true or false. Such as:

The bike has three gears.

The bike is available in red or blue.

The price of the bike is $99.

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For example:

This bike is the best.

This bike is more fun to ride.

This bike will make you popular.

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The 2023 Cruise Star is more fun to ride than other bikes. That’s because it has an easy shift for 3 speeds, a softer saddle and cushion-grip rubber handgrips. And you get it all for just $99.

Available in red or blue, the Cruise Star will make you the coolest kid on the block.

The non-stop comedy hit for the whole family is now on DVD and Blu-Ray. Available for a limited time only at BigBox Mart.

“ ” – Meghan Usher, Film Fans

From the director of RUNAWAY POPCORN CART

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Which would you rely on to decide whether or not to buy a product: Fact, opinion or both? Discuss this with your family this evening.

Watch a TV commercial. How many facts can you count? How many opinions can you count?

Ad Study

In the space at right, design an ad for a product you like. Include at least two facts but no more than two opinions. Have a friend circle the facts and opinons.

Just the Facts