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Flying gliders is more than a hobby –it’s a passion

By Becky Ginos

MORGAN—Flying through the air without an engine sounds crazy but that’s exactly what Lynn Alley does in his glider. The Bountiful man has loved to fly since he was a teen and it’s still his passion 53 years later. He is chief instructor for the Utah Soaring Association and flies out of Morgan, Logan, Nephi and Heber but mostly out of Morgan.

“Most people don’t know they exist,” he said. “You have to be a licensed airplane pilot and get a license with a

special category rating. A Cessna can’t fly unless it’s licensed by the FAA. Like a plane, a glider has to be licensed by the FAA.”

Alley’s glider is 66 feet wide and weighs 900 pounds empty. It holds two people. “It’s pulled by a rope behind a powered airplane to get going,” he said. Wind doesn’t just go horizontally, said Alley. “Air has lots of up and down movement. If you get a piece of air vertically it will carry the glider up. Using the aircraft skillfully it can go long distances for hours. I went from Morgan to Escalante and returned. I

went 390 miles and was in flight for over eight hours.”

Alley caught the aviation bug when he was 11 years old. “I decided I really, really had to fly,” he said. “When I was 12 I was watching a Saturday morning kids’ show and it said you can’t really get a license until you’re 16. It mentioned that you could train on gliders when you were 14. When you’re 14, 16 sounds like half of forever.”

He told his parents and they thought he was nuts, Alley said. “They told me

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Local man preserves fishing memories

Mark Etherington enjoys artistry and challenge of fish taxidermy

By Liisa London Mecham

Potential Long Island Serial Killer arrested

After years of attempts to identify and apprehend the perpetrator of at least 18 killings in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island from 1996 to 2011, a man has been directly connected to at least three of the victims. The killer, who primarily found his victims on Craigslist, was referred to as the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) but has now been potentially identified as Rex Heuermann, 59. Heuermann’s DNA was discovered on at least one of the victims of the series of crimes, and DNA matching his wife was discovered on two others. Police believe the second DNA most likely indicates that the murders took place at Heuermann’s residence where DNA transfer occurred, and no other members of his family are considered suspects. Connections to a number of other victims are being explored. The case has been one of the highest profile unsolved national serial killing cases for the last 20 plus years.

Florida ocean temperatures reach record heights

The ocean water off the coast of Florida has been recorded at temperatures above 97 degrees Fahrenheit over the last two weeks, breaking records for heat at this time of year. The excess water temperatures are causing the coastal coral to “bleach,” which can ultimately lead to its death if the heat remains in place. The coral reefs provide sources of food and shelter for the ecosystem on the coastal shelf, and any loss of coral habitat will likely have large ripple effects on the local fishing economy and biome health.

New ID Cards available for voting

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hat started as a hobby for Mark Etherington, a local Morgan City resident for 30 years, has become his retirement job or retirement “fun” as he calls it. Ethington, who was first introduced to taxidermy by a middle school teacher in his childhood town of Payson, Utah, loves his opportunity to capture special memories people create while fishing.

“It’s all about the memories that go along with the mount,” he shared. “There is a story behind every mount.”

“I’ve done a 9 ½ foot Pacific Blue Marlin that took the man an hour to land in Cabo San Lucas, and I’ve also done a 13 inch fish for a grandpa to give to his granddaughter as a special reminder of the first fish she caught.”

Growing up in Payson, Etherington spent most of his time hunting and fishing, but he recalls those weeks that he got up at 6 a.m. to learn how to taxidermy a bird from his teacher. He enjoyed the process, but “bird skin is so thin and hard to work with.”

Throughout his later schooling, family life, and working career, Etherington never really had time to return to taxidermy, but when he retired and he and his wife Patty served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Denver, Colorado, he became acquainted with an 84-year-old man who was a taxidermist.

“I would go over on Saturdays and help him with his pond and land, and he would share his knowledge about taxidermy. Fish taxidermyreally caught my eye,” Etherington explained.

“From that time I’ve watched a lot of YouTube videos,

As part of a new law that took effect July 1, the Idaho Transportation Department is offering free state identification cards for Idaho adults who do not have a driver’s license to use for voting. The no-fee IDs were part of House Bill 340, a new voter registration law that Secretary of State Phil McGrane sponsored during the 2023 legislative session. The cards are available free to individuals who are 18 or older who have not had a driver’s license for at least six months and who indicate on their application that they need the ID for voting requirements. Individuals will need to prove they are a U.S. citizen or have U.S. citizenship documents scanned on file with the Department of Motor Vehicles to obtain the free ID card. The IDs are valid for four years, and applicants who obtain a free ID are entitled to one free replacement card and free renewals for as long as they meet the eligibility criteria. The free IDs are not valid for driving.

Powerball expected to reach $900 million by Monday

If you’ve noticed the increased traffic at Exit 13 lately, it’s at least partly related to the Powerball jackpot, which is on its way to almost a billion dollars again. If predictions are accurate, next week’s drawing will be for the third highest Powerball payout on record, approximately $461 million after taxes. This will be the 37th consecutive drawing without a winner, and the odds of winning are one in 292 million.

ALLEY’S GLIDER FLIES over Mt. Nebo.

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ETHERINGTON RECENTLY COMPLETED this tiger trout for a customer. Fish taxidermy requires a lot of artistry to paint the fish.

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Morgan Clothing Exchange continues to bless community

By Liisa London Mecham

Each summer for one Saturday morning, the Morgan Utah Stake Center bowery becomes the busiest clothing outlet in Morgan. People of all ages flock to the event in search of ‘new-to-them” clothes at just the right price–free!

For months leading up to the event, Morgan community members gather and store clothing that would normally travel to Deseret Industries or Savers to be re-sold. The Clothing Exchange is absolutely free for all who attend and open to all who are willing to sort through the piles of clothing to find their treasures.

Dave Rich, a volunteer with the Morgan Utah Stake, shared, “We get people from all over Morgan, Ogden, Wyoming and other places. It’s great that people can get what they need.”

Cody and Tanaya Nye of the Morgan Utah Stake directed the effort which was overseen by the Morgan Utah Stake Relief Society with Brooke Brooks managing the event.

Hats, shoes, coats, prom dresses and everything in between is available for those seeking to fully outfit themselves for a job or their children for school. Each year the women’s section is by far the largest, and the children’s is the smallest, yet most sought after since children grow so rapidly.

The benefit of donating to the clothing exchange is that clothing stays here in Morgan and is given away free to those who need it. All items remaining after the clothing exchange ended will be donated to Operation Graduation this year. In years past, the remaining items have been donated to different organizations.

This annual tradition helps families and has also become a source for many youth to come find hidden treasures that have been donated.

A teenager who didn’t wish to be identified shared, “There are so many great vintage clothes here. Look at these corduroy pants! You can’t buy stuff this great! I found so many great clothes for school here this year.” l

Morgan hosts Overland Expo

By Braden Nelsen

MORGAN–The face of camping has changed significantly over the years. Gone are the days of simply seeing the old canvas tent in the middle of an empty field or forest. Now, it’s not uncommon to see tents alongside campers and trailers, and especially now, overlanding rigs. It’s those rigs that were the focus of the Wasatch Back Overland Expo in Morgan last week.

While it may seem a new way to camp, overlanding in its modern sense has been around since the 1920s and has been steadily gaining popularity over the past 100 years. Of course, the methods, and technology have changed since the very beginning, but the main idea has remained the same. But, what is overlanding?

Colten Gittins, General Manager of Young Dodge Morgan, host of the event explained the basic idea of overlanding. “Overlanding is to take a vehicle and turn it into camping or living units.” These “rigs” can be extremely simple, or amazingly elaborate, but each is designed to help the owner experience the great outdoors in fantastic new ways.

The event, designed to bring together the overlanding community in the re-

gion, was a huge success, “We had just over 30 vendors, five food trucks, and on Saturday alone we sold 430 passes,” said Gittins. Though a big focus of the event was to bring together overlanding enthusiasts, a gathering wasn’t the only point of the event.

Over the course of the Expo, attendees were able to play games, interact with local celebrities Diesel Dave, and Justin B. McBride, and take overlanding university courses. Learning from organizations like EZ Flate, and My Medic, attendees learned about how to cook, survive, and protect themselves while overlanding, along with key firstaid, and other survival courses.

With all the impressive rigs out, it could be daunting for newcomers to overlanding to break in, but Gittins had some advice, “It can be done! There are all types of different levels. Everyone is welcome to the community.” Whether the interest is great or small, or the rig is massive or a starter, the event, and overlanding are for everyone.

This was the first year for The Wasatch Back Overlanding Expo, but it certainly won’t be the last. Gittins assured residents that they intend on bringing the same experience, and more back to Morgan in years to come for both newcomers and old hands alike. l

Daniel Mudrow

Morgan’s Food Pantry needs help filling empty shelves

By Verlene Johnson

Thanksgiving and Christmas are times when people donate to many causes to make sure people have what they need for the holidays including food and the general necessities. However, according to Cindy McKee, director of the Morgan Food Pantry, there has been a steady increase in families needing assistance from the Morgan County Food Pantry in the past several months. “This has resulted in empty shelves, refrigerators and freezers,” said McKee. Following is a list of the most needed items.

Toilet paper Paper towels

Shampoo

Toothpaste

Rolled Oats (Oatmeal)

Dry Cereals

Condiments

Spices (salt and pepper)

Baking Soda/Baking Powder

Jelly/Jam

Pasta (Spaghetti noodles, etc.)

Ramen Noodles

Granulated Sugar

Brown Sugar

Pancake Mix

Syrup Donations

“As

PEOPLE LOOK THROUGH items at the clothing exchange on Saturday, July 8. Many find clothing for their children for school.

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BARE SHELVES STAND in need of filling at the Morgan Food Pantry this time of year. Courtesy photo

A LOOK BACK

MORGAN CO. DROUTH COMMITTEE NOW IN OPERATION

A drouth committee has been appointed in Morgan County according to information from the county agent’s office. This committee was appointed by the chairman of the state drouth committee. J.R. Waldron, chairman of the board of co. commissioners has been asked to act as chairman for the purpose of calling the board together, thru this committee it is understood

that grain can be shipped into the Co. from points east on the U.P.R.R. system with a reduction in freight rates of 1-3 on grain and 1-2 on hay and straw. One car of corn is expected to arrive in Morgan within the next day or two under this plan. Thus reduction in freight rates will mean a saving of 12 to 15 cents per hundred pounds. Those who plan to ship grain for livestock feeding in Morgan County should get in touch with Mr. Waldron or the county agent to have the committee work on the claim for freight reductions.

Three unknown men at the 1969 Morgan County Fair. If you know who they are, please contact the Morgan Historical Society.

A LOOK BACK

WHAT TO WATCH

By Jenniffer Wardell

The Movie Guru

Oppenheimer (in theaters)

“Oppenheimer” may be the most straightforward movie Christopher Nolan has ever made.

It’s also one of his better ones, a deeply tense movie that pulls you into Oppenheimer’s mind on his journey to, during, and after the creation of the atomic bomb. The story is as complicated and often ambivalent as the man himself, and Cillian Murphy does a fantastic job of helping to bring him to life. The three-hour movie would benefit from being at least a half-hour shorter, but even in its excess “Oppenheimer” manages to be compelling.

Though Nolan remains a little too comfortable with unexpected time skips, Nolan does an excellent job in painting a full picture of Oppenheimer. He’s neither hero nor villain, his life’s work both his great passion and a weight that came to crush him. Nolan presents the man’s complexities without commentary, letting us paint our own picture.

Murphy uses the full extent of both his magne-

tism and his ability to communicate internal suffering. He makes it clear both why so many people listened to Oppenheimer and why he got in so far over his head with the government. He also offers up such a haunting expression in the final scene it will linger with you long after you’ve left the theater.

Grade: Three stars Barbie (in theaters)

“Barbie” is both wildly ambitious and a ton of fun.

The movie wants it all just as much as the title character does, offering both candy-colored hijinks with a deep-dive look at perfectionism, being true to yourself, and what beauty really means. While the mix sometimes leaves the movie feeling a bit overstuffed, it’s also just as entertaining as I could have hoped for. It’s a jolt of childhood imagination that understands just how hard it is to grow up.

The sets and costumes are just as fantastically immersive as they seem to be from the trailers. This is truly a Barbie world, and if you’ve ever wanted to shrink down and visit one of her toy sets this is your chance. The little touches are what truly bring it all

to the next level, making sure the audience’s sense of immersion is never broken.

What truly makes it all work, though, is the cast. Margot Robbie is everything I could have hoped for in Barbie, imbuing her seeming perfection with such good-hearted innocence you can’t help but root for her. No matter how beautiful she is, Robbie makes her the kind of person that would think you are just as pretty.

Though it can seem like the movie doesn’t have enough time for anyone else (it is a Barbie movie after all), a few others do stand out. Simu Liu and Kate McKinnon are both delightful in their respective roles, but the real shining star of the supporting cast is Ryan Gosling. His Ken is the himbo we’ve all been waiting for, and Gosling gives 110 percent every second he’s onscreen. This is clearly the role he was born to play, and we’re all just lucky we get the chance to experience such powerful Ken-ergy.

If you’ve ever loved Barbie, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss.

Grade: Three and a half stars

MOUNTAIN GREEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT REPORT

Abrush fire call turned into a 4 hour ordeal on Old Highway Road today around 3PM. A dump truck clipped some overhead wires, tore down a power pole and transformer, which then started a grass fire and dropped live power lines onto the dump truck. Old Highway was closed at Lamb Dr due to a miscommunication with Rocky Mountain Power over almost 4 hours while we waited for them to arrive to neutralize the live equipment, which would allow us to complete extinguishing the fire. Fortunately there were no injuries.

Two serious incidents stopped traffic on I-84 over the last few hours. As of this posting, Interstate 84 is still closed in both directions at MM91.5, just west of Mountain Green exit 92, for a fatal motorcycle crash investigation.

Units from Mountain Green Fire, Morgan Fire&EMS, Weber Fire 64 and South Weber Fire responded to the motorcycle incident. A passenger car and a motorcycle collided and the

motorcyclist was ejected onto the freeway. Off-duty Mountain Green volunteer firefighters happened to be nearby and responded and began CPR on the victim. Mountain Green Engine 131 and Weber Engine 64 arrived and took over patient care but the patient did not respond to emergency interventions and resuscitation efforts were terminated.

Earlier, the trailer tire on a semi caught fire near Taggarts on I-84 East but the driver did not notice other drivers trying to flag him down until he passed Croyden. By then, the trailer box was ablaze. The cargo of apples quickly was consumed, and units from Morgan Fire&EMS, Mountain Green Engine 131 and a North Summit Engine and Water Tender were required for extinguishment. The fire did not extend to the grass, which would have compounded the incident as the hillside is very steep would have caused significant fire development. Eastbound freeway was closed about an hour. l

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.

‘OPPENHEIMER’ and ‘BARBIE’ both overstuffed but compelling

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Submitted by the Mountain Green Fire Protection District

you’re not going to be a glider pilot. I did a lot of research and presented the facts to my parents. We had a lot of fights over it. I also wanted to jump a parachute. They told me you are never going to do this.”

Alley said he told his parents they couldn’t stop him in two years when he turned 18. “I said ‘then I’m going to be a glider pilot.’ I had to promise I’d never jump a parachute. I trained and got my license. My mother would get into bed and close the windows and door until she knew it was over.”

His love of flying carried over to his son, said Alley. “My other three kids actively did now want to go into aviation. But my son is a pilot and I was his instructor. I started training him at 12 and at 14 I turned my back and told my son to go fly. He had the skills and I had no doubt he could do it.”

The very odd thing is despite the real danger it’s much better than him playing video games, Alley said. “He's a first officer for UPS and flies big airbuses. He flies so much professionally that he only flies gliders now and again. Sometimes he flies the tow plane.”

Alley owns four aircraft, two antiques and two gliders. “I fly antique airplanes,” he said. “The 1946 airplane

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experimented, and come up with my own methods. I practiced on 15-20 fish in my garage, and then in 2019, I advertised on KSL and got my first order. I’ve been constant since then.”

“A lot of taxidermists don’t do fish, and if they do, there is a long wait. Most taxidermists have over a year wait right now. I only do fish. It takes me about 8-10 weeks to complete a fish,” he detailed.

After two years in business, Etherington’s son helped him set up a website, utahfishtaxidermy.com, and Etherington is now 8-10 weeks out for orders. Through his website and referrals, most of his orders are from Utah, but he has shipped to Florida, Arizona, and Wyoming. The man from Florida was fishing in Utah and wanted to preserve his memories of the trip and brought the fish to Etherington before he left that state.

Etherington does two types of mounts: skin and replica. Full skin mounts use the original skin, head, tail and fins of the fish. They give fishermen the “most authentic mount of [his or her] fish.”

On his website, Etherington details how anglers should preserve their fish for the best possible chance for a skin mount.

“Getting some good pictures is a good thing to start with. Most people have at least one good picture which is adequate, but getting some close ups of the head, mid-section and tail section helps me replicate the patterns and colors in better detail. After pictures, don't let the fish dry out. Wrap the fish up tightly in a wet terry cloth towel. Then wrap that up tightly in a plastic garbage can liner. Make sure the fins are tucked up tightly against the body and the tail stays straight. Now keep the fish cool or better yet, get it in a freezer until it can be delivered to the taxidermist.”

Once he receives the fish for skin mounts, Etherington stores them in his freezer. He joked, “My wife Patty is a good sport. She doesn’t mind my fish being in the freezer along with her raspberries.”

For those who were not able to preserve their fish or who may only have a photograph of the trophy fish, Etherington also does replica mounts. Detailed pictures and measurements are the most helpful for excellent replica mounts, he explained.

“I can do replicas from pictures with some standard measurements. The length of the fish is important to have. Also, if

is the one I train in the most.”

A single engine Cessna can go up to roughly 10,000 feet, said Alley. “If it goes much higher the engine struggles. The glider can go up to 18,000 feet which is the legal limit. I fly at 18,000 feet fairly often and have oxygen in both seats. At 18,000 feet you can comfortably glide more than 50 miles.”

Alley has never feared for his life but he has had a few things happen.

“I’ve had some tough weather situations,” he said. “There are thunderstorms around here that I got caught in once or twice and I’ve had to land in some very difficult situations. I’ve been flying for 53 years and I’ve never been afraid for my life but I’ve been afraid I would damage the glider on several occasions.”

Oddly enough, Alley said he’s afraid of heights. “I’m scared to death. I’m terrified of heights but up there I have wings. My favorite thing to do is fly from Morgan to Timpanogos. It has

that razor edge ridge trail with a shed at the top. I fly along that ridge and look down and think ‘don’t those fools know they don’t have wings?’ They’re probably looking up at me and saying ‘there’s a fool up there.’”

Alley holds several records but that’s not what’s most important to him. “It’s not a job,” he said. “There’s a saying that you can make a small fortune in aviation but you have to start with a large fortune. I actually lose money. It’s my passion for the sport. It’s a hobby not a business.” l

possible, a girth measurement around the fish just in front of the dorsal fin helps get the fish as close to authentic as possible. When you land that trophy fish and you know you are going to have a replica made, take some pictures. A picture of the entire fish with some close ups of the head, mid-section and tail section helps me to duplicate the colors and patterns as closely as possible.”

Etherington did a replica mount for a daughter to give her father for his birthday of a fish he caught 15 years ago. “She gave me a picture of the fish, and I scaled it from the picture. It was wonderful for her to give her dad this memory from the past.”

In his business, Etherington does about half skin mounts and half replicas.

“People do replicas for a number of reasons. Some just like to catch and release, others can’t get the fish to me, and others only have photographs from the past.”

Etherington is rare as a taxidermist in that he creates his own “bodies” or fish forms. “They have fish forms you can order, but I make my own forms with materials and a horseshoe rasp. It allows me to shape my fish and pose them my own way.”

He shared that the most challenging part of the job is the artistry to get the colors and patterns right on each of the fish. “Each fish has its own pattern, even though species have similar patterns and colors. It is very hard to match the colors. It can take me over five hours to paint a fish depending on the size. I have a lot of reference patterns (pictures of fish) to help me. I mainly use an airbrush to paint

my fish, but I’ve used a number of unique items to get a pattern just right: a marker, a Qtip, and a variety of paint brushes.”

“My most challenging fish recently has been a tiger trout,” he related. “They have a lot of different patterns.”

Over the past four years, Etherington has completed and sold 70-100 fish mounts, but he still finds time to fish the local waters, especially Echo Reservoir. “I’m a spin cast fisher, “ he openly admitted. “I love to catch trout. I don’t need to travel outside our local waters to catch the fish I love.”

Etherington also enjoys spending time walking the shores of lakes to pick up driftwood for his mounts. "I use authentic driftwood. We go to Island Park as a family, and I take the kids and grandkids on ‘wood hunts,’ so I'll have plenty

A SAMPLE OF ETHERINGTON’S WORK: Blue Catfish: 21”, 21” and 30” Replicas.

of driftwood to mount my fish.”

In November, Etherington moved his taxidermy operation from his garage into his new facility, a remodeled pigeon coop in his backyard, that rivals any man cave and boasts a woodburning stove that is stamped 1898, cupboards full of paints, walls decorated with fish mounts and a cozy area around the stove to swap fish stories. When asked about how much hard work each fish takes, he replies, “It’s not a burden, not a lot of hard work. It’s a lot of fun work. I love being creative!”

So if you have a fish and memory that you’d like preserved, give Etherington a call, and he’ll “keep working on your mount until you’re happy.” His favorite part of his “job” is the satisfaction that comes with creativity. “I love to hear my clients say, ‘That looks amazing!’’ l

LYNN ALLEY FLIES in his glider. Alley has been flying since he was a teenager.

A PLANE TOWS his glider. It’s pulled by a rope behind a powered airplane to get started. Courtesy photos

ETHERINGTON

LOCAL FISH TAXIDERMIST MARK ETHERINGTON stands outside his taxidermy shop in his backyard in Morgan City. Etherington loves the memories behind each fish mount.

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ETHERINGTON CREATES HIS own fish forms in his taxidermy so he can pose and shape his fish how he would like to do it.

Pioneer Day, July 24th – very special to the DUP

M organ County Company of Daughters of Utah Pioneers annually honors their ancestors by remembering those that sacrificed so much to come to Utah. We are part of International Society of Daughters of Utah Pioneers which has members all over the world. Our mission is to collect, preserve, and display artifacts belonging to Utah pioneers who settled the Territory of Deseret from 1847 to May 10, 1869, and those artifacts which represent the local community. This includes preserving the cabins and buildings constructed while settling our communities. Morgan is so privileged to have a museum as well as a cabin for this purpose.

We are so grateful to the many who contributed to the construction of the addition to the Museum building. It has allowed us to provide more access to visitors. Last fiscal year over 500 visited the Museum. Groups from Morgan School District, church groups, and many came from other communities and states. It gives us great pleasure to share our history with all who come.

The cabin was built in Peterson by Charles Shreeve Peterson about 1855 when he first came to the valley. In 1857 his son Charles R. Peterson was the first pioneer child born in Morgan County. It is a one room cabin with three doors. It had a wood burning stove for heat and cooking. Much later it was relocated to an area behind the Rock Church, and was moved to it's current location next to the Mu

seum in 2007. Visit the cabin and imagine life as an early pioneer.

Each year one of our Camps makes a quilt. The proceeds from the sale of this quilt is used for maintaining the Museum and the cabin. This year the quilt was made copying the pattern of blocks made by May Thurston. Her mother is Matilda Peterson

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 186 calls from July 7 to July 13. Any arrests are listed as reported and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and convicted.

Milton

Family disturbance (1), Barking dog (1), Assist OJ (1), Follow up (1), Powerline down (1).

Morgan

Assist (5), House check (4), VIN inspection (2), Traffic stop (12), Animal control (2), Traffic ACC (4), Follow up (6), Susp vehicle (2), Paper service (2), Press call law (2), Fraud (1), Susp Circ IP (1), Susp person (1), Motorist assist (1), Weapon disturb (1), Traffic hazard (1), Damage property (2).

Mountain Green

Stoddard

Traffic stop (4), Trespassing (1), VIN inspection (1).

Enterprise: Info law (1), Traffic stop (3), Motorist assist (1), VIN inspection (1), Follow up (1), Extra patrol (1).

Other calls in the county: Press call (7)

Trespassing (3)

East Canyon: Assist Other Jurisdiction (1)

Highway 66: Traffic Stop (1)

Mtn. Green: Traffic Stop (1)

Calls on I84:

Animal Control (1)

Assist Other Jurisdiction (1) Assist with Traffic Accidents (5) Follow Up (2)

Found Property (1)

Each

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who came by wagon train in 1861 from Denmark with her parents. It is likely that May learned this pattern from her mother.

Our Company currently has six Camps located throughout the county and we welcome new members regularly. DUP is non-political and non-sectarian. Any woman over the age of eighteen and of good character is eligible for membership. Associate membership is available for women who do not have an direct-line ancestor who came to Utah or was born here before the completion of the railroad on May 10, 1869. Associates have full fellowship and can hold appointed offices. Please consider joining us. Contact any member or visit the Museum for an application. l

No One Fights Alone results

By Ethan Hoffmann

NoOne Fights Alone was a huge success this year! Thanks to Bobbi Eddy and the other amazing people that helped plan the event, it turned out to be very meaningful and it helped many members of our community who are suffering from cancer.

Eddy began the fundraiser as a way to pay it forward. When her brother was diagnosed with cancer in November of 2020, his family was shown so much love and support from the community. Since then she has had many opportunities to give back. “We wanted the money to go directly to those fighting in Morgan county.” commented Eddy. “All of the money stays local. “The hope and goal of No One Fights Alone is for anyone fighting cancer, their caregivers, and their loved ones to know that they are not alone. They have a community behind them! A special thanks to the No One Fights Alone board, Nanette Brown, Aimee Ferrin and Wendy Wilkinson!

No One Fights Alone started with High Fitness on Thursday, July 6. According to Eddy, they had about 50 women there to support this awesome cause. The instructors for High Fitness were Monica Hansen, Heather Peterson and Brittany Lott. “There was so much positive energy!” Eddy emphasized. “It was the perfect way to start.”

In addition, they had a great turn out at CrossFit Unknown. CrossFit took place on Saturday, July 8 at 6 a.m.

Chans and Tausha Porter hosted and supported the workout.

Sam Dingman and Garrett Snelgrove had the unique opportunity to start the 5k and 10k. Dingman and Snelgrove were two recipients of the money they raised last year. This season they had about 150 participants with about 25 volunteers.

The silent auction was one, if not the most successful of the events for No One Fights Alone. Eddy would like to give a special thank you to Brittany Kunh and everyone that donated items and/or bid! “People walked away with some amazing items and donated to a great cause!" said Eddy. "We tried something new this year and did 3 items on our instagram page:

@no_one_fights_alone_5k. It turned out great and we are excited to do more online next year!"

No One Fights Alone has grown from their previous two years and are proud to announce that they are now an official charity organization. Morgan can look forward to more opportunities and growth in the years to come!

For anyone that was not able to make it, there are still No One Fights Alone shirts available for sale. Please contact Bobbi Eddy at 801-814-4233 or Nanette Brown at 801-814-4231 or you are interested in purchasing one. Likewise, they are still accepting donations as well. Contact Bobbi Eddy or visit their Venmo below:

@NoOneFightsAlone5k l

VIN inspection (4), Traffic stop (19), Theft (1), Found property (1), Criminal misc (2), Info law (2), Assist (3), Welfare check (1), Animal control (1), Susp vehicle (2), Paper service (2), Burglary alarm (3), Susp circ (1), Follow up (1), Natural gas lk (1), 26A sick person (1), Parking problem (1), Burglary (1), House check (1), Grass fire (1), Family disturb (1), Child abuse (1).

Peterson House check (1), 30B traumatic (1), VIN inspection (1), Follow up (1), Susp person IP (1), Traffic stop (1).

Porterville

Criminal mis jo (1), Damage property (1), Party disturb (1), Parking problem (1), Susp circ IP (1), Traffic stop (1), Motorist assist (1).

Motorist Assist (1)

Traffic Stops (15)

Suspicious Vehicle (5)

Water Rescue (1)

Welfare Check (1)

Total calls: 186

Arrests:

7/10/23: Female, 52, South Ogden UT, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I/II/ANALOG, Use/ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

7/11/23: Male, 50, Ogden UT, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I/II/ANALOG, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Speeding

7/13/23: Female, 56, Morgan UT, DUI 1st Offense, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Speeding

year one of the DUP camps makes a quilt.

SAM DINGMAN, ONE OF last year's recipients riding in a wagon to participate in this year's 5K.

GARRETT SNELGROVE walks to give back after being a recipient himself. Courtesy

Compensation negotiated with Tanner Clinic

MHS

Part-time / no benefits

Closing Date: Until filled

To Apply: Submit an application on www.morgansd.org - click on Job Application.

$12.50 per hour

MHS

Part-time / no benefits

Closing Date: Until filled

To Apply: Submit an application on www.morgansd.org - click on Job Application.

Responsibilities:

• Present and sell company products and services to new and existing customers

• Prospect and contact potential customers

• Create sales material to present to customers

• Build rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities

Why

• Fun and energetic work environment

• Company-paid team outings and luncheons

• Half-days on Fridays

• Paid holidays, two-weeks of PTO, and two-weeks of time off at the end of the year!

MHS CONCESSIONS MANAGER

MHS/TANNER CLINIC ATHLETIC TRAINER

Tis the season for hay concerns

By Allison Eliason

The hay fields are hard at work as the weeks of summer are rolling by. Whether it is grass, alfalfa, grain or some mix in between, the hay coming off of those fields is a precious commodity for the farmers and ranchers that count on the feed for the upcoming winter season. The hay markets have remained high for another year, proving just how profitable it can be to be in the hay making business.

In theory, putting up hay sounds like a simple job – cut the hay, bale it up, and save it for later. But putting up good quality is much more complex, a mixture of art and science held together with the glue of quality experience.

There’s a lot to consider when it’s time to start cutting down hay. Ideally, you want a lot of tonnage with the highest quality of nutrition from a field that will continue to produce a strong vigorous stand for years to come. Unfortunately, when it comes to hay, you have to pick and choose your priorities.

The nutrition found stored in hay, especially those like alfalfa, are found in the leaves of the plant. As the plant grows, there comes a time that the nutrients and energy stored in the plant are used to produce buds which will flower and create new seeds. That being said, there is a balance of letting the stand grow long enough to have a significant amount of hay but before the nutritional value declines.

If a farmer is looking to put up top quality hay, hay that might be used for dairy cattle or feed cattle that require more energy and protein from their feed, will begin cutting hay when the plants are just beginning to flower. A farmer putting up hay for cattle that simply need feed to maintain their condition, don’t need the same high protein and energy in their hay so they can allow their stand to mature to nearly full bloom before cutting, which will allow

A LOOK BACK

November 19, 1931

WATER STORAGE BEGINS

Superintendent D.D. Harris of Ogden reports that water storage in the Davis and Weber Counties canal companies reservoirs has been started, but only about 300 acre feet has been impounded in East Canyon reservoir in Morgan county which has a capacity of 23,000 acre feet. He further stated that the Echo Dam will begin storing water this week, but little water is running in the Weber River at this time but a goodly quality of snow has fallen on the watersheds at the head of the river, and it is anticipated that the reservoir will be well filled by the time water is needed next spring.

POULTRY SPECIALISTS IN MORGAN, SATURDAY, NOV. 21

County Agent, C.R. Richards, announces that on Sat. Nov. 21, 1931, Mr. Carl Frischknecht, poultry Specialist of the Extension Service, will be in Morgan County to help those who have enrolled in the poultry record-keeping project. Mr. Frischknecht will be at the county agent’s office at the courthouse during the morning to assist any who are interested in the project. Seven members are now working and it is expected that the number will be increased to 12 or 14. The new system of poultry record keeping is very complete and yet simple enough that it does not require a great deal of time to keep the record. Business men do not think of allowing a day to pass without a complete record of the business. Why should a poultryman go year after year without knowing exactly the business operation from year to year? Get in touch with the county agent and start your record now. He has record books and very convenient cards for hanging in each pen to keep an accurate record.

them a higher yield.

A final thing that farmers and ranchers need to consider when it comes to the timing of their cuttings is the effect it will have on their crop as a whole. For an operation that prioritizes having as many cuttings in a season as possible or to have young high quality, nutrient dense hay, it’s important to recognize that there is a trade off that comes in the form of the crop as a whole losing its persistence.

In addition to storing energy needed for plant growth and maturation in the plant leaves, alfalfa and similar plants will store energy reserves in the crown and the root of the plants in preparation for growth in the spring and again after each harvest. Ideally, there are high energy reserves in the root as a plant is first beginning to grow. The energy is then used for the plant growth, depleting the root reserves. As the plants begin to mature, the root stores begin to rebuild again. If the plants are cut too young when there are little root reserves, the new growth will come back with less vigor and the stand will last closer to three years instead of five or six.

It’s difficult to know just when the nutrient quality is at its peak or when the root energy reserves are refilled or when the tonnage gained has outweighed the nutrition. Soil, weather, and other conditions can change the timing of hay growth. This means that hay cuttings can’t be calculated out or simply written on the calendar. The science can tell us what is happening and what to look for, but it is experience that computes what is being seen into quality hay or not.

Quality hay doesn’t just come from cutting a stand of hay at the right time but baling it at the right time as well. Typically speaking, it takes about three days for hay to dry enough to be bales, but once again, it’s that experience that dictates just what the right time is.

How and when hay is baled has a lot to do to preserve the nutrition stored in the plants. If hay is put up too dry, the leaves are much more fragile and likely to be crushed, losing all of its protein and energy stores. But hay baled too wet can also be damaging.

Allowing hay time to dry or cure allows time for the natural respiration that takes place inside the plant cells to stop. Respiration in the plant will use up the stores of nutrients, decreasing the energy and proteins intended for the livestock eating the hay on a later day. Moisture content below 30% is considered to be low enough to inhibit cellular respiration to preserve the plant nutrition.

Like anything left warm and wet, hay baled to moist can develop mold, which can lead to a myriad of problems from poor palatability to toxicity in some animals. The microorganisms of mold will use the nutrients found in the hay, decreasing nutrient levels. Mold can lead to mycotoxins, which if found in significant levels can be toxic and in extreme circumstances, cause death. The more common, moderate

side effect of ingested mold is decreased ruminant function which in turn leads to slower growth. Mold dust in significant amounts can also be dangerous for farmers and ranchers to breath in, causing diseases such as farmer’s lung that can result in permanent lung damage.

As the microbes that thrive in warm moist environments continue to break down the hay plants, they also put off heat. With the right circumstances, bales can overheat and eventually combust. Internal temperatures as low as 190 degrees have been found to catch fire.

Putting up a stack of high quality hay is indeed an art, a juggling act of timing, science, and experience to find just the right mix of conditions. Of course, Murphy’s Law will always play a part in putting off a well intended timeline with breakdowns and pop up thunderstorms. But even then, farmers and ranchers keep a keen eye and skilled hand at the ready to fill the hay sheds with the best hay of the season. l

NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE

MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

The MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is proposing to increase its property tax revenue.

- The MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT tax on a $724,000 residence would increase from $1,881.50 to $2,055.51, which is $174.01 per year.

- The MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT tax on a $724,000 business would increase from $3,420.90 to $3,737.29, which is $316.39 per year.

- If the proposed budget is approved, MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT would increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 8.73% above last year's property tax budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth.

All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing on the tax increase.

PUBLIC HEARING

Date/Time: Location:

8/1/2023 7:00 PM

Morgan School District Office Board Room

67 N 200 E

Morgan

To obtain more information regarding the tax increase, citizens may contact MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT at 801-829-3411

Origins and traditions of Pioneer Day explored

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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 becky.g@ 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.

By Verlene Johnson

“This is the place,” were the words uttered in 1847 by Brigham Young as covered wagons carrying men, women and their meager belongings entered into what is now known as the Salt Lake Valley on July 24 of that year. Pioneers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, more commonly known as the Mormons, were led from Nauvoo to the West by their leader, Brigham Young, in search of religious freedom.

Getting right to work planting crops and building homes, the pioneers were very industrious. It wasn’t until two years later when they took the time to celebrate. The first celebration was held on July 24, 1849. Brigham Young led a procession from his home to a bowery on temple square where a devotional was given, music was played, and concluded with a feast. This small celebration grew over the years being referred to simply as Pioneer Day.

In 1857, when federal troops occupied the Utah territory, Pioneer Day celebrations were almost non-existence until 1862, when Lincoln introduced a hands-off policy in Utah. Celebrations resumed as normal, extending to the Intermountain West.

Four notable years in the history of Pioneer Day were: 1896, 48 years after Mormon pioneers reached the valley, Utah Territory became a state, celebrating Pioneer Day as a state for the first time.

1947 was the centennial of the arrival of the Pioneers to the valley. To celebrate 100 years, “This is the Place Monument” was dedicated at the mouth of Immigration Canyon signifying Brigham Young's famous declaration, “This is the Place.”

1997 marked the sesquicentennial of the pioneer’s arrival to the Salt Lake Valley. A three-month long journey

began on April 21, 1997 when a wagon train left Omaha Nebraska to re-enact the journey the Mormon Pioneers made across the midwest, arriving in the Salt Lake Valley on July 22, 1997.

Even during the bleakest times in American History, such as World War I, the Spanish Flu epidemic, the Great Depression, and Word War II, the people of the Utah Territory continued to celebrate Pioneer Day albeit scaled back.

The large parade, originally known as “Covered Wagon Days Parade” from 1931 until the 1940s when it evolved into the Days of ’47 Parade, still draws large crowds in downtown Salt Lake City. The popular parade has only been cancelled twice, once in 1943 because of the war, and in 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic. That year, all events for Pioneer Day were cancelled.

Most events were reinstated in 2021- Days of ’47 parade in Salt Lake City, along with the rodeo, marathon, and fireworks, hosted by the Days of ’47 organization. Ogden City also held their annual parade, rodeo, and concert. This year all events will continue fully as in years past.

While Morgan does not have organized activities for Pioneer Day, many people find it a time to take the day off, gather with family, and celebrate their pioneer heritage, with picnics, BBQs, camping, with some travelling to see parades and firework displays. Some businesses in Morgan will be closed on July 24, in observation of the holiday.

While Pioneer Day did start out as a “Mormon Holiday” it has turned into a more secular holiday. As a counterculture response to what some still dub a religious holiday, a small group in 2014 began celebrating “Pie and Beer Day” as a play on the word pioneer, instead of the traditional Pioneer Day. l

Monday

The Bachelorette (4) KTVX 8 p.m.

Charity Lawson is living her best life as the charming and handsome men continue to vie for her attention. And while she’s already started to spark with a few, she’ll need to whittle the group down even further if she hopes to find the one.

The Wall (5) KSL 8 p.m.

Sisters Karly and Megan, hailing from Las Vegas and Hawaii, respectively, answer a variety of trivia questions, battling against a 40-foot wall for the chance to win millions of dollars worth of winnings in an all-new episode of this tricky game show.

Son of a Critch

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

Humor makes everything right in this comedy, which makes its debut on The CW. Mark’s (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) very first day of junior high is quickly derailed by a bully (Sophia Powers), but when he stands up for himself, he learns that words can hurt.

Tuesday America’s Got Talent

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

Season 18 continues with a special new episode, seeing judge Simon Cowell and host Terry Crews take a nostalgic journey through the most unforgettable auditions in both “America’s Got Talent” and “Britain’s Got Talent” history.

Fantastic Friends

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

Actors and twin brothers James and Oliver Phelps track down fellow “Harry Potter” alumni Bonnie Wright to Iceland. Bonnie and the boys talk all things “Harry Potter,” explore caves, spend time with whales and trek up and active volcano.

Justified: City Primeval

FX 11 p.m.

In this new episode from Season 1: Raylan (Timothy Olyphant) and the Detroit Police round up some promising suspects, provoking Carolyn’s (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) ire; Mansell (Boyd Holbrook) and Sandy (Adelaide Clemens) move on the Albanian mark.

Wednesday LA Fire & Rescue

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

Viewers are allowed an in-depth look at the often dangerous (and always necessary) work of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Inglewood Station 172 responds to a career-defining fire and

Calabasas Station 172 tackles a slithering creature. The Wonder Years

(4) KTVX 8 p.m.

A new episode airs from this reimagining of the much-beloved series, now in which adult Dean Williams (Don Cheadle) recalls his childhood as a 12-year-old Black boy (played by Elisha Williams) living in Montgomery, Ala., during the late 1960s.

Thursday Generation Gap

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Teams of seniors and juniors work together in challenges that ask players to answer questions about pop culture from each other’s generations, in a hilarious disparity that takes a trip from rotary phone to touch screens. Kelly Ripa hosts a new episode.

What We Do in the Shadows

FX 11 p.m.

Season 5 continues with a juicy new episode, this time seeing the roommates step out of their comfort zones as Colin (Mark Proksch) runs for office; Nandor (Kayvan Novak) makes a friend; and Nadja (Natasia Demetriou) recon nects with her roots.

Friday Dateline NBC

(5) KSL 8 p.m.

Lester Holt anchors a new epi sode, bringing stories from NBC’s renowned newsmagazine to life. An exceptional feat of journalism and storytelling, the series pieces together real-life events to present a comprehensive picture of the case in question.

How to With John Wilson

HBO 9 p.m.

Filmmaker John Wilson contin ues his mission of self-discovery, exploration, and observation as he films the lives of fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on deceptively simple and wildly random topics in this season premiere.

Wednesday

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

Heels STARZ 11:05 p.m.

Jack (Stephen Amell) must earn Ace’s (Alexander Ludwig) forgiveness, convince Staci (Alison Luff) that he’s ready to put his family first, and fend off more challenges from rival promoter Charlie Gully (Mike O’Malley) in this Season 2 premiere.

Saturday

NFL Live: Back Together

(4) KTVX 11 a.m.

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Saturday

This special takes a look around the NFL’s 32 training camps with all teams back in action on a single day. There will be access to comprehensive feeds from all teams, creating awareness and engagement

Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

This ‘80s loving series gives an inside look at the geekiest year in film, featuring interviews with stars, directors and writers. In this new episode, Henry Winkler joins the “Night Shift,” and Eddie Murphy has “48 Hours,” to stay out of jail.

Tough as Nails

The competition winds down and a winner is named in tonight’s finale. All season long, the competition has tested the contestants’ strength, endurance, life skills and mental toughness in a series of challenges set at real-world job

The $100,000

9 p.m. Mark Uplass, Yvette Nicole Brown, Larry Wilmore and Tisha Campbell are the latest celebrity contestants to partner up and play this word-association game. The team with the most points moves into the winners’ circle for a shot at the $100,000

Big Brother: 25th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrating the landmark 25th year of this popular reality series, this special, “Big Brother: 25th Anniversary,” makes its debut, airing Wednesday, July 26, on CBS – one week ahead of the “Big Brother” Season 25 premiere. The event is promised to be a nostalgic romp down memory lane, one featuring our favorite past Houseguests.

Jennifer Finnigan

appreciates that “Moonshine” has brought her back home.

A Montreal native, the three-time Daytime Emmy winner (for “The Bold and the Beautiful”) has spent the past several years in Nova Scotia making the seriocomic series “Moonshine,” about a family power struggle for control of a resort. Created by executive producer Sheri Elwood (“Lucifer”), the show is now airing its third season on Canada’s CBC while its first-year episodes are getting an American run Fridays on The CW, following their earlier U.S. availability on Freevee.

“It’s been super-fun,” Finnigan says of playing central “Moonshine” figure Lidia, an architect who wants to redeem herself via her own plans for the site – and finds a sizable portion of her blended clan not particularly welcoming. “It starts off by easing everyone in, then it gets weirder and funnier. I’ve come to a scary point in my career and age range where I’m being offered a lot of ‘the mean PTA mom,’ and that’s just not for me.”

“I always want to push the envelope as an actress,” maintains Finnigan, “and when you work with a group of very talented writers, you always hope that as they gets to know you personally, they’ll tap into your brand of humor and what you bring to the table … and that’s exactly what’s happened. Though I started out as the ‘straight man’ in the show, they quickly realized that I’m crazier than anyone.”

“Moonshine” – which brought Finnigan a Canadian Screen Awards nomination – has given her an opportunity to work with her husband, fellow actor Jonathan Silverman (“Weekend at Bernie’s,” 1989), as her on-screen spouse as they enact a challenging marriage.

“ I had water in my basement from the deluge that occurred in Salt Lake on Aug 18. Robert responded to my call within a few hours and Mark arrived that evening with fans, a dehumidifi er and advice. I knew it was a really busy day for them, so I was pleasantly surprised that they were able to get to me that day. Mark was great about keeping me informed about his schedule for follow-up appointments to check for moisture and collect equipment, and he gave me some good contacts for follow-up. I would defi nitely use Restoration 1 again. ”

—Karen A

“ The technician was prompt, worked quickly, and was very professional. They provided same day service that was outstanding.”

—David C

“ Robert and Mark were great! We had pipes burst at night and they were right there to help us get the water shut off and to help us get all the water out and dried. They were both professional, communication was great and they were thorough.I would recommend them to anyone! ”

—Anna D

The easiest way to restore your home... the best way to restore your life.

your mom you are doing a science experiment!

a penny an eyedropper liquid detergent tap water paper towel a place to work that your parents won’t mind getting wet!

slowly drop water onto the penny, one drop at a time. Count how many drops you can add.

What shape does the water take? Repeat three times and find the average number of drops the penny can hold.

As

they gradually

Repeat this experiment with cold water and then with hot water. Does the temperature of the water change the number of drops that fit on the penny?

Add a drop of soap to the water. Does this change the number of drops that fit on the penny?

Standards Link: Nature of Science: Students understand the nature of scientific inquiry (using tools, making observations, recording notes).

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instead of just flowing off the penny. Each drop raises the surface of the dome, until it gets too

Surface tension is caused by the grouping of molecules. Under the surface of the water, each water molecule attracts and is attracted to molecules on all sides of it.

Favorite Jokes and Riddles

acob wants to earn $38 to buy a house for his dog, Jacob Junior. He is willing to work, but wants to do jobs that keep him wet and cool on hot summer days. He only did the jobs on the list below that included water in the work. Check off the jobs he did. Did he raise his $38?

Washed Mr. Thompson’s car

Watered Mrs. Toya’s houseplants

Rinsed Grandma’s porch off with the hose

Walked Aunt Jenny’s dog

Washed Aunt Barbara’s dog

Returned mom’s books to the library Washed Uncle Bill’s new car

$12 $3 $5 $6 $8 $3 $10

HINT: Underline each word that gives a clue that the job included water. Standards Link: Number sense: Calculate sums using money. … waiting without complaining.