Morgan County News | September 29, 2023

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Homecoming Royalty announced at football game

By Ethan Hoffmann

At the Homecoming football game last Friday, Sep 22., the vibrant and talented Royalty of 2023 were finally announced!

HOCO Royalty are chosen by a schoolwide vote in the form of a simple Google form. These six lucky students from Morgan High School were featured in the parade and introduced at halftime during the football game. In addition, they were congratulated and recognized a third time at the "Hollywood" themed dance the following Saturday. Homecoming Royalty and descriptions are as follows:

King: Mack Peterson

Son of Brett and Hillary Peterson, Mack is not just royalty but a true leader. As a student body officer and a dedicated member of NHS and FBLA, he's making waves. Beyond high school, he's set to embark on a mission, pursue higher education, and start his journey into wedded bliss while living his best life.

Queen: MaKenna Terry

The epitome of grace and talent, Makenna Terry, daughter of Jake and Carissa Terry, reigns as this year's Homecoming Queen. A student body officer, and a cross country and track enthusiast, she's ready to conquer the world. After high school,

she's planning an incredible journey: a mission and college await.

Prince: Ezra Cadena

Son of Michael and Jamie Cadena, Ezra Cadena rules as Homecoming Prince. A student body officer and a formidable wrestler, he's here to make his mark. His future holds a mission and higher education, promising great things to come.

Princess: Charlee Breshears

Cheerleader extraordinaire and senior class president, Charlee Breshears, daughter of Shasta and Blaine Breshears, wears her crown with pride. Her post-high school plans include college, a mission, and a path toward

becoming a dental hygienist. She's set to shine bright!

Jester: Kreed Bowles

Kreed Bowles, the son of Mitch and Heather Bowles, is the life of the party as this year's Jester. A student body officer with a bright future, he's eager to find a life partner and embark on a journey filled with joy and adventure.

Miss Congeniality: Chloe Hansen

Chloe Hansen, daughter of Mckenzie and Joe Hansen, captivates with her dance moves at Infinity Dance and her dedication to esthetics at Davis Tech. Post-graduation, she's ready to conquer the world of esthetics, with dreams of making it big in the dance scene in LA. l

Morgan County to address flood damage with two projects

By Linda Petersen

Two of eight flood mitigation projects identified for state and federal disaster relief funding can’t wait for the state’s application to wind its way through the federal approval process, Public Works Director Bret Heiner and Emergency Manager Turner Austin told county commissioners at their Sept. 19 meeting.

Hardscrabble Road, one of the areas most impacted by flooding this spring, needs remediation efforts Turner said. Even if Utah has a normal winter they’re anticipating some flooding issues there, he said. “It would be nice to have that mitigated and fixed; we’ve had problems there in drought years.”

Highland Road needs erosion repair and the installation of a new drainage

Writers strike potentially comes to an end

A preliminary agreement has been reached that would bring the Writers Guild of America strike to an end after nearly 150 days. Final language and details of the agreement have not been made public yet, but the major issues underlying the strike were protections against AI writing in Hollywood projects, and increased revenue sharing related to streaming services. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers is also dealing with a strike by the acting equivalent of the WGA, the Screen Actors Guild, on many of the same issues. That strike will have to be resolved separately, although the terms of both agreements are likely to be similar.

Dolphins put up 70 points on Broncos

On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins defeated the beleaguered Denver Broncos 70-20 in the second highest point total recorded in the modern NFL (Washington scored 72 against the NY Giants in 1966). While there was a clear chance to break the record on a 4th and 13 33 yard field goal, Coach Mike McDaniel decided that he did not want to chase points and had his team take a knee to end the game. Even so, several single game records were recorded, including the game’s status as the only one on the books to include both 5 rushing and 5 passing touchdowns. The 3-0 Dolphins are already favored in their division, and will meet up with the Buffalo Bills (2-1) this week to see if their streak continues.

AWOL Army private back in US custody

Travis King, the Army private who ran across the border into North Korea in July has just been returned to US custody. The process, according to US officials, has been one of intense, monthslong diplomacy in order to return Private King. The private will be reportedly transferred to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio following his return to the United States.

Taylor Swift causes bump in NFL sales

Ever the trendsetter, Taylor Swift’s rumored involvement with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has caused an unexpected development in NFL merchandise. According to experts, Taylor Swift’s fans caused a significant increase in sales of Travis Kelce jerseys, even without confirmation of involvement between the two.

Federal government shutdown near imminent

Decried by many on both sides of the aisle, the indecision about funding bills in Congress could well cause a federal shutdown if a decision isn’t reached by Oct 1. While not unprecedented, a federal shutdown would mean the furlough of millions of government employees, and the shuttering of federal offices for a time.

2023 HOMECOMING ROYALTY - King: Mack Peterson Queen: Makenna Terry Prince: Ezra Cadena Princess: Charlee Breshears Jester: Krees Bowles Miss Congeniality: Chloe Hansen

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Powder Puff shows they’re tough!

By Verlene Johnson

The Powder Puff Football game is a traditional Homecoming Week

activity for Morgan High School. The community turns out in droves to watch the senior girls play against Junior Girls. This year the juniors dominated the senior team 19-14. l

JUNIOR POWDER PUFF TEAM

AUBERY BROOKS AND NAVY WOOLSY playing for the junior team

BELLE MECHEM playing for the junior team

FOOTBALL PLAYERS TAKING over as cheerleaders to cheer for the senior girls

SENIOR

SENIOR TEAM TAKING a knee to get their next play from

SPORTS Cross Country team travels to Boise, Idaho for Bob Firman Invitational

By Liisa London Mecham

Boise, Idaho was the center of the Intermountain West high school cross country world Saturday, Sept. 23, as over 5,000 runners from surrounding states gathered to compete in the prestigious Bob Firman Invitational. Firman, who was “instrumental in the start of cross country in Idaho,” taught math for 40 years at Borah High School and was the head XC coach for 23 years.

Starting with Freshman races in the morning, the meet included competition at all levels for boys and girls: Freshman, JV, Varsity II, Varsity I, and Elite races. Many of the races were so large that they were di-

vided into two races with results merged at the end of both. Held at Eagle Mountain State Park near Boise, the event also includes middle school races the night before. Awards are given to the top 20 runners in each race.

Morgan’s EJ Lee won the Boys Varsity Division II race with a time of 16:08.0. Teammates Jonas Archibald (16:55.7) and Maverick Guymon (17:01.9) finished 15th and 18th. The boys’ team took second in this race with Henry Rose (17:49.3) and Tucker Giles (17:56.2) rounding out the scoring. Esplan McClellan (18:15.4) and Hayden Gines (18:48.4) were the sixth and seventh runners.

Coach Brennen Fuller remarked, “It’s great to see the kids come to a big meet and run PRs. They are all

MHS SPORTS SHORTS

Girls Tennis claims 2nd at Region Tournament

Morgan played a terrific Region 13 tournament and came up just short for the Region 13 title, losing to Rowland Hall by one point. The 2nd Doubles team of Macey Dee and Carys Morgan claimed the Region Title. Sophie Rabbe, playing 2nd Singles, came back to beat her opponent from Grantsville in the finals after a loss to her earlier in the tournament.

Savannah Dutson (1st Singles) and Isabella Dickman (3rd Singles) claimed third place while the 1st Doubles duo of Willa Anderton and Kaitlyn Carter claimed second.

Morgan will play in the state tournament Oct. 6 and 7 at Liberty Park.

Girls Volleyball adds

two more wins

The Lady Trojans remain atop the Region 13 standings with two victories over South Summit and Ogden. In Kamas last Tuesday, they defeated the Wildcats 25-17, 25-23, 25-16. Against Ogden in the Homecoming game, Morgan prevailed 3-0 (2513, 25-12, 25-9) soundly defeating the second-ranked team in region to set them in good position to claim another region title.

In the South Summit game, Gentry Criddle and Liv Jaffa led the attackers with 12 kills apiece followed by Tori Smith and Josilyn Jaffa with seven each. Emma Thurston recorded four serving aces and Kamryn Randall served 15 points. Defensively, Criddle led the serve receive with 26 and added 10 digs.

Morgan hosted their annual Pink Night Sept. 28 as they took on Ben Lomond. The Trojans’ final home game will be Tuesday, Oct. 10. They will be honoring their seniors for Senior Night.

Boys’ Golf wins tourney at Soldier Hollow by eight strokes

The Morgan boys’ golf team continued to show their strength in their quest for the Region 13 title. At Meadowbrook Golf Course in their final tune-up for the region tournament, Morgan earned another

first-place team victory. The Trojans shot 304, clipping Union by two strokes (306) and Ogden (317) by 11. Ben Lomond’s Cayson VanBeekum shot a 66 to claim individual honors. Morgan’s Lance Loughton, who leads the region with the lowest overall average score, placed second with a 71. MHS golfers Zaylin McCleary (76) and Daxton Loertscher (78) placed sixth and eighth respectively.

Headed into the region tournament, the Trojans hold a four-stroke lead over Ogden.

Trojans competed at the Region 13 tournament Sept. 26-27 at Schnieter’s Bluff and Glen Eagle.

Girls Soccer drops second game to Ogden,1-4, beats Union 5-1

Morgan dropped their second region game to Ogden on the year with a 1-4 loss at Ogden but bounced back to defeat Union 5-1 last Thursday. The Trojans hosted South Summit Tuesday and came away with a huge 13-0 victory. Their final home game will be Oct. 3 against Ben Lomond.

In the Ogden game, Lacie Poll scored the lone goal on an assist from Kapree

working hard to prepare for Region next week. We have some good competition in the region this year, but we’re going to be prepared to run as a family and do our best.”

Freshman Drake Mecham (17:36.3) finished 15th in the Freshman Race and earned a Top 20 medal.

In the Girls’ Varsity II race, Alexis Cox (21.26.7) was Morgan’s first female finisher trailed by Brooklyn Hill (23:17.1), Kiara Hayward (24:00.9), Lindsay Birt (24:25.3), Brooke Williford (24:33.4), Eliza Keller (25:19.6) and Sara Wilkinson (26:03.7). As a team, the girls’ finished 18th.

The Region 13 championships will be held Friday, Sept. 29 at the Cottonwood Complex. New this year, the Divisional Race, or First Round of State, will take place Oct. 10 at Lakeside Park in Orem. l

By Liisa London Mecham

Charlton. Goalie Madi Wangsgard had two saves with one goal scored against her while goalie Miya Turner had six saves with three goals against her.

The Union game two days later showed the team’s determination as they came out and scored five to the Cougars one. Kaydence Wardell tallied the brace, and Amy Thomas, Kapree Charlton, and Ashlynn Noss each added a goal. Assists were recorded by Charlton (2) and Poll (3). Goalie Miya Turner registered six

saves with one goal against.

In their home match-up against South Summit, Tuesday, Sept. 26, Miya Turner earned the shutout as goalie, and a number of players contributed goals. Poll scored a season-high four goals and three assists in the game. Wardell added two goals and two assists while Macie Burton and Macey Miller added two goals each as well. Kendall Peterson, Saige Jones, and Charlton all found the back of the net once. Charlton assisted on two goals while Noss, Emma Toone, Peterson, and Mia Sommers each added one assist in the high-scoring event. l

JUNIOR EJ LEE RAN the race in 16:08.0 and took first place!

Photos by Brennen Fuller

THE MORGAN CROSS COUNTRY team set several personal records at the Bob Firman meet. Four runners finished in the top 20, and EJ Lee took first in the race.

SOPHIE RABE claimed a Region title in 2nd Singles.

SAVANNAH DUTSON placed third in 1st Singles.

REGION CHAMPIONS Macey Dee and Carys Morgan play during the tap racquets during their match. Photos courtesy of Morgan Tennis

WILLA ANDERTON AND KAITLYN CARTER earned second place in 1st Doubles.

PLAYING 3RD SINGLES, Isabella Dickman finished third.

Football team shuts out Scots at Homecoming Game 38-0

By Liisa London Mecham

Friday Night under the lights, Morgan earned a 38-0 shutout victory against the Ben Lomond Scots to remain undefeated in Region 13 play. With wins over Juan Diego and Ben Lomond at home, the Trojans travel to Grantsville to take on the Cowboys Friday, Sept. 29. Morgan’s high-scoring offense looks to continue their march through Region 13 and into the playoffs.

Morgan senior Zak Sargent had a fabulous night on his birthday with over 120 yards rushing on thirteen carries and three touchdowns. Sargent also added

six tackles on defense. Sargent opened the scoring for Morgan on a 1-yard run, and then he scored the second touchdown for the team on a 9-yard run to put the Trojans up by two touchdowns.

Not long after Sargent’s second touchdown, Tate Steele intercepted the ball and ran it back 20 yards to take the score to 21-0. With a three-touchdown lead, the Trojan team went into the locker room in a comfortable position for the second half.

In the third quarter, Derrick Tilby caught a 35-yard pass from Beck Sheffield to extend the lead to 28-0 with Beau Johnson’s fourth PAT of the night. But Sargent wasn’t finished yet for the

evening. In the fourth quarter, he broke free for a 54-yard run to score his third touchdown of the evening and build the lead to 35-0.

Johnson kicked a 38-yard field goal with six minutes remaining to finish off the scoring for the evening. He ended with five PATs and the field goal for eight points!

Both Sheffield and sophomore Cade Randall saw time at quarterback during the game in which the Trojans ran the ball more than usual. In addition to Sargent’s 120 yards, Jett Salmon rushed for 56 yards and Sheffield tallied 19. Joseph Belinski and Drew Korth also contributed to the rushing total.

MHS SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

John and Susan Rock

By Olivia Rees

John Rock was raised in Morgan, son of L. Dean and Myrtle Rock. As the 5th generation in Morgan, his greatgreat-grandpa Peter Rock Sr. settled in Morgan in 1861! Susan was born in Idaho Falls to Don and Marlene Zimmerman, then moved to West Valley City in 1967 where she graduated from Granger High School in 1973.

John was a student body officer, wrestled, and played football at Morgan High where he graduated in 1970. Afterward, he attended Rick's College and wrestled for a year before serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Alaska-British Columbia mission. Upon coming back, he returned to Rick’s for another year of wrestling before transferring to the University of Utah. It was there he finished up his wrestling career and met his sweetheart Susan. They were married Sept. 12, 1975. In 1977, they moved back to Morgan so John could finish up his degree in Education at Weber State University.

It was in Morgan that John and Susan settled down to raise their six children: KC (Darelyn), Hillari Cragun, Jessica (Shane) Jorgensen, Dustin (KyLee), Amanda (Brady) Nelson, and Mikkel (Ray) Vejnar. They are blessed with 21 grandkids, one great-grandchild, and one on the way!

While living in Morgan for the majority of their marriage, they have moved around within the county. In 1979, John and Susan built a home in Peterson where they lived for 32 years and raised all their children. After John’s parents passed, John and Susan bought the house and moved to Mountain Green where they have resided for the past 12 years.

John worked many construction jobs while finishing college. He began teaching and coaching at Morgan High School in 1979 and retired in 2013. Over his 32 years at Morgan High School, he was the head wrestling coach and had the opportunity to coach football under many great coaches. A few of John’s honors while both wrestling and coaching include Rick's College Outstanding Wrestler Award, 2A Coach of the Year, Utah Wrestling Coach Hall of Fame, Utah Health Teacher of the Year, and Morgan School District "I Make a Difference" Award. John's lifetime hobbies are hunting and fishing. In 2005, John began being a Fly Fishing Guide and Instructor for Falcon's Ledge in Altamont, Utah. He is still guiding and loving it but says that his best catch is Susan.

Susan has had many jobs since moving to Morgan. She spent most of her children's younger years raising them in the home then worked

for Wheelright Lumber Co., Peterson Creek Dist., Parkside Service, Chickenhut, and Morgan High School as a cook. She retired from MHS in 2013 but has not slowed down! Susan enjoys bowling, crocheting, and spending time with her family.

Together, the top three most fulfilling things in their lives are celebrating 48 years of marriage, six great kids, and building an amazing life together. While retired, John continues to guide

Defensively, Tytun Wills led the team in tackles with 13. He also recorded one of the five sacks in the game. Other players tallying sacks were Salmon, Steele, Jack Hurd, and Nathan Haws. In addition to Steele’s pick 6, three other players recorded interceptions: Salmon, Jack Despain, and Cameron Menlove. Several players made the stats page with tackles in the shutout victory: Tate Nelson-4, Menlove-4, Krew Galbraith-4, Haws-3, Steele-3, Nik Preece-2, Carter Meibos-2, Cooper McGiven-2, Hurd-2, Abe Anderton-2, Bridger Ostrander-1, Despain-1, and Noah Birkeland-1. l

fisherman and Susan chases her grandkids. They enjoy traveling and watching their grandkids in their various sports and activities.

"We love Morgan!” enthused the Rocks. “Susan has made this her home and for John, it always has been home. We have loved raising our kids here. We have had the best neighbors and friends here.” l

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JOHN AND SUSAN with their family.

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CROSS COUNTRY COLOR RUN

Color filled the air behind Morgan High School on Tuesday, Sept. 22 with over 200 runners and walkers participating in the annual Color Run sponsored by Morgan High School Cross Country and Track team.

Participants enjoy running the course while throwing powdered chalk on each other. At several stations, which were sponsored by local

businesses, team members threw more powdered chalk on runners.

For over 10 years the Morgan Education Foundation was in charge of the Color Run before the XC and track team took over nearly five years ago. “We do it for the community and to have a good time,” commented Coach Michelle Wilkerson. l

LET THE RACE BEGIN

FIRST MALE FINISHER Jaqsyn Rudd

FIRST FEMALE FINISHER Emory Hopkins

RUNNERS BEING PELTED by color chalk at the finish line

GIRLS FROM MORGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

THE MURRY FAMILY catching their breath after the Color Run

BOYS

MHS’S CROSS COUNTRY and track team had a blast sponsoring the Color Run

JAQSYN RUDD, Hannah Shaw, Kasha Carpenter, and Aly Spagnolo celebrating after the Color Run.

COLE TRIPP AND KIMBERLY TRIPP supporting Austin Tripp who is on the high school cross country team with Joey Heywood looking on

CODY AND SHARA BIRT finishing the Color run with some of their children

BRONWYN LONDON, Londyn Elmer, Gavin Olsen, Taytum Olsen, and Kamryn Olsen

KATHY DEWITT JOINED by three of her children

SCHOOL MENU EDUCATION

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, Sept. 25

Scrambled eggs, Bacon, Cereal Variety, Mandarin Oranges, Sliced

Peaches

Tuesday, Sept. 26

Churro, Cereal Variety, Orange Juice, Fruit Cocktail

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait, Mini Bread, Cereal Variety, Strawberry Cup, Blue-

berries

Thursday, Sept. 28

Donut Hole, Yogurt, high protein

Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits

Pears

Friday, Sept. 29

Eggo Mini Waffles, Cereal Variety

Mandarin Oranges, Applesauce

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, Sept. 25

Scrambled eggs, Bacon, Cereal Variety, Mandarin Oranges, Sliced

Peaches

Tuesday, Sept. 26

Churro, Cereal Variety, Orange Juice, Fruit Cocktail

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait, Mini Bread, Cereal Variety, Strawberry Cup, Blue-

berries

Thursday, Sept. 28

Donut Hole, Yogurt, high protein

Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits

Pears

Friday, Sept. 29

Eggo Mini Waffles, Cereal Variety

Mandarin Oranges, Applesauce

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Lunch

Monday, Sept. 25

Mini Corn Dogs, Crinkle French Fries, Broccoli, Strawberries, Mandarin Oranges, Mrs Field Choc Chip Cookie

Tuesday, Sept. 26

Spaghetti, Wheat Roll, Celery Sticks, Peas, Grapes, Pears, Goldfish Grahams

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Teriyaki Chicken, Brown Rice, Edamame, Broccoli Florets, Peaches, Applesauce, Fortune Cookie

Thursday, Sept. 28

Pizza Sticks, Marinara sauce

Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes

Pineapple Tidbits, Apple Wedges

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Friday, Sept. 29

Pancake Sausage Stick, Hashbrown

Triangles, Sweet Thing Puff

Orange Juice, Fruit Cocktail,Yogurt, high protein

Morgan

Middle Lunch

Monday, Sept. 25

Orange Chicken, Brown Rice, Ham-

burger, Cheddar Cheese 1 oz

LETTUCE & TOMATO, Wheat Bun

Oriental Chicken Salad, Edamame

Broccoli Normandy, Curly Fries

Pineapple Tidbits, Sliced Peaches

Apples, Oranges, Chocolate ice

cream

Tuesday, Sept. 26

Moz. stuffed Bread stick, Marinara

sauce, Chicken Fillet Sandwich

Wheat Bun, Cheddar Cheese

Chicken Caesar Salad, Baby Carrots, Sweet potato fries, Sliced Pears, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges, Rice

Crispie Treats

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Baked Potato, Cheddar Cheese 1 oz, Ham 1 oz Diced, Popcorn Chicken, BLT Salad, French Fries

Broccoli Florets, Cauliflower floretts, Fruit Cocktail, Sliced Peaches, Ap-

ples, Oranges, Maple Bar

Sour Cream

Thursday, Sept. 28

Cowboy Lasagna, Mini Corn Dogs

Chef Salad, Bread stick 1ww, Crinkle

Cut Fries, Broccoli Florets, Peas, Applesauce, Sliced Pears

Apples, Oranges, Apple Betty

Friday, Sept. 29

Pancake Sausage Stick, Chicken

Strips / Choice, Wheat Roll, Hashbrown Triangles, Baby Carrots, Strawberry Cup, Orange Juice, Apples, Oranges, Yogurt, high protein

Mtn. Green

Middle Lunch

Monday, Sept. 25

Orange Chicken, Brown Rice

Hamburger, Cheddar Cheese 1 oz

LETTUCE & TOMATO, Wheat Bun

Oriental Chicken Salad, Edamame

Broccoli Normandy, Curly Fries

Pineapple Tidbits, Sliced Peaches

Apples, Oranges, Chocolate ice

cream

Tuesday, Sept. 26

Moz. stuffed Bread stick, Marinara

sauce, Chicken Fillet Sandwich

Wheat Bun, Cheddar Cheese

Chicken Caesar Salad, Baby Carrots, Sweet potato fries, Sliced Pears, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges, Rice

Crispie Treats

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Baked Potato, Cheddar Cheese 1 oz, Ham 1 oz Diced, Popcorn Chicken, BLT Salad, French Fries, Broccoli

Florets, Cauliflower floretts

Fruit Cocktail, Sliced Peaches

Apples, Oranges, Maple Bar, Sour

Cream

Thursday, Sept. 28

Cowboy Lasagna, Mini Corn Dogs

Chef Salad, Bread stick 1ww, Crinkle

Cut Fries, Broccoli Florets

Peas, Applesauce, Sliced Pears

Apples, Oranges, Apple Betty

Friday, Sept. 29

Pretzel Bites, Queso Dip, Chicken

Strips / Choice, French Fries, Applesauce, Glazed Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Apples, Oranges

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, Sept. 25

Orange Chicken, Brown Rice

Hamburger, Cheddar Cheese 1 oz

LETTUCE & TOMATO, Wheat Bun

Oriental Chicken Salad, Wheat Roll, Edamame, Broccoli Normandy, Curly Fries, Pineapple Tidbits

Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges

Chocolate ice cream

Tuesday, Sept. 26

Moz. stuffed Bread stick, Marinara sauce, Chicken Fillet Sandwich

Wheat Bun, Cheddar Cheese

Chicken Caesar Salad, Wheat Roll

Baby Carrots, Sweet potato fries

Sliced Pears, Applesauce, Apples Oranges, Rice Crispie Treats

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Baked Potato, Cheddar Cheese 1 oz, Ham 1 oz Diced, Popcorn Chicken, BLT Salad, Wheat Roll

French Fries, Broccoli Florets

Cauliflower floretts, Fruit Cocktail

Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges

Maple Bar,Sour Cream

Thursday, Sept. 28

Cowboy Lasagna, Mini Corn Dogs

Chef Salad, Bread stick 1ww

Crinkle Cut Fries, Broccoli Florets

Peas, Applesauce, Sliced Pears

Apples, Oranges, Apple Betty, Cookie

Dough

Friday, Sept. 29

Pancake Sausage Stick, Chicken

Strips / Choice, Wheat Roll, Hashbrown Triangles, Baby Carrots

Strawberry Cup, Orange Juice Apples, Oranges, Yogurt, high protein

Morgan County’s Assessor, Gwen Rich, bids fond farewell to a 37-year career

By Braden Nelsen

MORGAN - Even though Gwen Rich said it wasn’t a career she dreamed of as a child, being Morgan County’s Assessor since 1995 has been a great one that she wouldn’t trade. “The public has been just great,” she said, reflecting on her career now that she’s retiring, “It’s been a great career, but it’s time.”

Rich started working in the Assessor’s office in 1986, and when the former assessor stepped down, it was her turn to step up, “you just kind of step up and do it,” and while it may not be the easiest, or most glamorous job, Rich says she’s “proud of the way we’ve handled the valuation of the properties,” and that she’s “proud of the job we’ve done.”

Over a 37-year career, Rich has seen some changes, including being one of the first to implement the Premier Utah Mass Appraisal, or PUMA, a system that is now being implemented across the state, “It’s interesting to see the changes in everything,” she said, explaining just how intricate and involved the work in their office is, and has been over the years.

She’s kept busy in other areas as well. Rich explained that not only has she trained her successor, but, that the County Assessors in both Sevier and Summit county also passed through her offices. “(I’ve) done my very best to pass along my experience,” said Rich, expressing her confidence that the transition will be as seamless as possible upon her retirement.

“As elected officials, we do our best,” said Rich, in a farewell, “we’re

not perfect, we make mistakes, but we try to do our best, and I appreciate the people who realize that,” and by and large, the people of Morgan County have realized that. More than once, Rich expressed just how kind, and understanding the people of Morgan have been, and how much she has enjoyed working with them over the years.

What’s next for Rich? The outgoing assessor said she’s looking forward to visiting her daughter in Arizona more often, as well as catching up on some family history, but don’t expect her to be idle. Rich’s husband runs a landscaping business, and she doesn’t think it’ll be too long before she’s out there mowing a lawn or two. Morgan County is grateful for her service and hopes she has as fulfilling a retirement as she has had a career! l

Local VFW Post invites Morgan students to enter essay writing contest

By Verlene Johnson

‘‘How are you inspired by America?” This question can be answered in an essay called Patriots Pen.

Patriots Pen is a nationwide essay competition sponsored by the VFW. This competition encourages sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students to use their minds and knowledge of America’s history and their experience of today’s American society to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme while helping them improve their writing skills and competing for prizes.

With more than 120,00 students participating in 2022, over $1.2 million in prize money were given out. Local prizes are based on the number of applicants. Judging is done by a panel of community members and local American Legion and VFW Post members.

The theme for the Annual VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay for 2023 is "What is Patriotism to Me."

Applications can be submitted to the school students attend or directly to Post 6154.

Essay rules and guidelines are as follows:

· Must be typed in English, black ink only

· Must be 300-400 words in length. Word count does NOT include the title or footnotes.

· No Graphics allowed

· Contestants will not identify themselves within their essay to include but are not limited to, their name, school, city, state, race, or national origin.

· Official entry form must be included with students' essay. The form may be printed online at www.vfw.org.

While Patriots Pen is for middle school students, high school students are not left out. Students, ninth through 12th grade are invited to enter the Voice of Democracy contest. Contestants record an original three-to-five-minute audio essay on a flash drive, or other electronic device to go with the theme “What are the greatest attributes of our Democracy?”

Essays are to be completed individually. The recording must be in the participant's own voice and in English. Hearing/ speech impaired students should email the Voice of Democracy National Office at youthscholarships@vfw.org for special instructions. No music, singing, poetry, or sound

effects are allowed.

Established in 1947, the Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves regarding a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 25,000 ninth through 12th-grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.

The national first-place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college, or vocational/technical school. Other national scholarships range from $1,000-$21,000, and the first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins at least a scholarship of $1,000.

Morgan High School students are to turn their submissions in to Mrs. Romero. The body of the essay must not identify the student in any way, although the recording & typed essay should be labeled with your name, to show ownership.

Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy contests are open to all students whether in public, private, or parochial schools, as well as, home-schooled children in the United States and its territories or its possessions and dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools are invited to enter. These students can submit their entry to Post 6154.

Although U.S. citizenship is not required, for either competition, students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (the application cannot have been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

According to Commander Van Nelson, there is a requirement that no personal information can be included in any of the essays for either competition. There should also not be references to relatives, i.e. "my uncle, or grandfather".

Before submitting an entry, read the rules and eligibility requirements, and make sure applications are filled out completely. Application can be found at https://www.vfw.org/community/ youth-and-education/youth-scholarships.

All entries must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31.

Last year several local contestants advanced to the district level and one in each contest advanced to state. l

Morgan County receives addition of part-time first responders

By Olivia Rees

Morgan County’s fire and EMT departments are excited about the addition of part-time first responders, an opportunity for volunteers that just recently became compensated. In a highly stressful and demanding environment due to the nature of the job, these volunteers sacrifice time and effort to be the first responders on the scene to ensure the safety and well-being of residents and visitors alike.

Honor Helleksen is one of the County’s first responders who is a FF/ AEMT and the administrative assistant for Morgan County Fire. He shared that he started as a “baby EMT in 2019 and quickly fell in love with the town, the people, and the fire department.” The fire department put Helleksen through fire school hosted at the station in 2021 and advanced emergency medical technician school at Weber County Sherrif’s office in 2020. Wearing a lot of hats, Helleksen does respond to emergency calls on the ambulance as an AEMT and on the engines as a firefighter but also does a lot of administrative work including processing paperwork, ordering supplies, paying bills, along with creating the work schedule for all the volunteers, parttime firefighters, and EMTs. Helleksen also deals with payroll, budgets, organizing events, managing social media, and any other tasks that the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal may need.

While Helleksen has more responsibilities, it is just a glimpse into the busy life of a first responder. In Utah, most firefighters are required to be cross-trained. To be hired at a fulltime department, one must be certified as an emergency medical technician, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations, and depending on where one works in Utah, it may also be required to have a certification in wildland fire as well. In all, it totals around 544 hours of training. Morgan is a unique fire station because it is one of the only fire stations in Utah still mostly dependent on volunteers. “I think speaks to what incredible people this town tends to produce,” commented Helleksen. “As a volunteer, you aren’t required to come to us with any certification. We look for passionate, selfless individuals who want to serve their community and train them to do just that. So many people have come to us with no experience, and no certifications, and now years later, they are captains and engineers for departments like Ogden City Fire and SLCFD. Those people still volunteer with Mor-

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pipe, he added.

Together the two projects total over $77,000 which the two asked the commissioners to fund from the county’s flood disaster fund which was set up in the 1990s. While some monies from it have been used this spring in flood mitigation, there’s currently more than $200,000 in the fund, Turner said. Heiner said it was extremely difficult to get bids this year and that it took the entire summer just to get the two bids (one per project) Morgan County received after advertising the jobs on the

gan and help train the next generation of phenomenal firefighters.”

The paid part-time positions are brand new this year. The chief saw the need for these positions because of the growth in the county and the increase in call volume. The biggest negative aspect of this being a volunteer station is that the volunteers on call respond from their homes. “I have been on the other side of the emergency response system, and I know how an extra five minutes can feel like an eternity when you’re waiting for that ambulance to come help your loved one.” The chief was able to secure a grant to fund parttime FF/AEMTs to be at the station from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday. These FF/AEMTs act as first responders, as soon as we receive the call, they jump into a response vehicle and start care or fire attack as soon as they arrive on the scene. This allows our response times to go from an average of 13 minutes to 6 minutes,” commented Helleksen.

“Working for Morgan County Ambulance has been a great way for me to apply the skills I learned in class. I am looking forward to learning more,” said Louize Smith. “I am one of the new volunteers but I love working with and learning from all of my colleagues. Each has something different to offer, and I feel like I am constantly learning.”

To note, the first responders in Morgan County can come from two locations: the Mountain Green Fire Department or the Morgan Fire Department. “As far as differences between the two stations, that’s not something we focus on,” stated Helleksen. “We are two separate fire entities; they are a district serving the area of Mountain Green and we are a department serving Morgan County, but we are brothers in arms. Our ambulance transports their patients after their first responders provide initial patient care and their engines leave the district when we call for assistance.”

An Emergency Medical Technician class just finished up in Jan. 2023 and an Advanced EMT class will start

county website. “Believe me, it’s hard to get bids; every contractor is busy,” he said. Commissioners responded positively to Heiner and Turner’s request and voted to approve funding the projects which will now move forward. With this approval, Wilkinson Construction will add a rock drainage ditch to the existing 24-inch pipe on Hardscrabble Road, add a new 30-inch pipe through the Hanks property, and widen the shoulder on the lower side of the road. That project will cost $39,271. On Highland Road, J Wilkinson & Sons will repair areas affected by erosion and install a new drainage pipe for $38,400.

Jan. 2024. “We have gotten an incredible group of medical professionals from this class. They are all so excited to learn and grow in this field and provide the best care possible to the good people of Morgan County.” For Fire, Morgan is hosting a fire academy taught by UFRA at the fire station in Morgan. Helleksen explained, “We schedule a Fire 1 and 2 class every other year and have had great success. The class began in May with Fire I; they have now completed Fire II and

Morgan was just one of seven counties that state officials felt had enough documented flood damage this spring to qualify for federal aid, Turner said. “Ultimately this money that we’re going to spend out of our own funds hopefully will be reimbursed. All the volunteerism should count toward match hours so we should be made whole.

are moving on to Hazardous Materials. In addition to our fire recruits, we also have our friends from North Summit, South Ogden, and Mountain Green joining us for class. We love this dynamic because it lets our firefighters get to know each other and prepares us for when we will inevitably end up on a major incident together.”

For more information about Morgan County emergency services, one can refer to https://www.morgancountyutah.gov/emergency-services. l

Even if Utah has an average winter there is a strong possibility Morgan County will be dealing with at least some flooding next year, he said. “Our reservoirs are at 80 percent so an average year could be interesting next spring.”

The other projects will be completed once Morgan County obtains the state and federal funds, Turner said. l

HIGHLAND ROAD needs erosion repair work and the installation of a new drainage pipe installed.

Courtesy image/Morgan County

MORGAN IS HAPPY to welcome these new recruits. Courtesy photos

BACK ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Hoss Nobles, Lisa Butikofer, Louzie Smith, Zak Moss, Hillarie Wixom, Ina Moriconi, Erica White, Dan Camp Front Row Left to Right: Chief Carrigan, Madi Smith, Kristina Vickers, Spenser Johnson

I am one of the new volunteers but I love working with and learning from all of my colleagues. Each has something different to offer, and I feel like I am constantly learning.

Louize Smith

MORE LIGHT ON HOW PROHIBITION PROHIBITS

Statistics just made public before the lower house of Congress is to the effect that the United States now has 220,000 speakeasies. Representative Dyer of Missouri told the Senate beer committee that 4,000,000 gallons of beer was consumed annually in the United States and that 50,000 persons were engaged in bootlegging corn liquor in the Southern states. He also stated that St. Louis now has more speakeasies than there were saloons there before prohibition.

DEER COMING DOWN OUT OF THE MOUNTAINS FOR FEED

Herds of deer have been driven from the mountains and foothills to the lowlands by the deep snow, in search of food. It is a common sight to drive along the road between Morgan and Devil’s Slide at most any time during the day and encounter several bands of deer wandering along the roadside or at the river banks, especially near Sharps flat. One of a herd of seven became frightened near the overhead railroad crossing at Uintah several nights ago by an approaching automobile, jumped a fence into a fish hatchery pond, and was drowned.

NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

A board meeting for Morgan Secondary Water Users Association will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023 at 6 pm, at the Veterans Room at the Morgan County Courthouse. The primary purpose of this meeting will be to review and accept the water conservation plan drafted for the Association. The water conservation plan outlines the steps the Association plans to take in order to meet the Weber Area water conservation goals. Please contact Darcie Harris at morgansecondarywater@gmail. com in order to request a draft of the conservation plan or with any questions. Publishing 9/22/23, 9/29/23, 10/6/2023

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison

TV Media

Q: For the shows that isolate people — like “Survivor” and “Big Brother” — do the contestants ever get important information from the world? I’m thinking about presidential elections, COVID developments or other world news.

A: The general rule is no — contestants on “Survivor,” “Big Brother” and other isolation-based shows are totally cut off

from the outside world. And your COVID-19 example is a good illustration of how far that can go. In late winter 2020, everyone around the world was talking about the spread of the pandemic — everyone, that is, except the contestants of a couple of different “Big Brother” series that were filming at the time.

People on the German iteration, for example, were only told about the pandemic later. This was big news in Germany: the broadcaster announced specifically that it would not tell the contestants, who had been sequestered in the house since early February. Public backlash ensued, and the network relented and made a special live episode where the still-sequestered contestants were given the news.

Contestants on the Canadian version,

also filming at the time, said they noticed the sudden absence of a live crowd outside the house — usually there to greet the people when they are evicted. There was a large crowd roar for the March 9 eviction, but silence for the next one on March 14. They didn’t learn why — that crowds were no longer permitted outside the house — until later.

Q: I just watched “Empire Records” again, and I’m wondering what happened to the actress who played Debra. The other girls went on to big stardom — did she?

A: It was a dice roll in 1995 to see which of the young female leads of that year’s teen hit, “Empire Records,” would become the bigger star. Liv Tyler (who played the goodie-goodie,

Corey, in this film that traded in those sorts of easy teen movie tropes) went on to star in the critically well-regarded art film “Stealing Beauty” (1996) next. Meanwhile, Renée Zellweger (Gina) made a huge box office splash the next year in “Jerry McGuire.”

Robin Tunney, who played the emotionally troubled Debra in “Empire Records,” took a different path — but one that seemed just as likely to lead to greater stardom. Her next role was another teen film, the era-defining “The Craft” (1996). However, while Zellweger and Tyler went on to even bigger roles and fame, Tunney’s momentum seemed to fizzle. These days, she’s mostly known as a TV supporting star.

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TELEVISION GUIDE

Bachelor in Paradise

Monday

Kitchen Nightmares

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Chef Ramsay hits the road to help struggling restaurants all over the United States turn their luck around. Ramsay looks at the problems each establishment faces, from unsanitary refrigerators to lazy or inexperienced staff, and searches for resolutions.

Tuesday

Becoming Frida Kahlo

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

In this finale, Frida Kahlo’s later life is explored, including her affair with Leon Trotsky, her trip to Paris on the eve of World War II with Andre Breton, and her return to Mexico where she divorces, then remarries, Diego Rivera before her death.

Inside the NFL

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

On the air for nearly five decades — originally airing in 1977 — this series showcases weekly highlights, behindthe-scenes content and exclusive footage, allowing unprecedented access to players as they take part in lively discussions of the game.

Wednesday America Outdoors With Baratunde

Thurston (7) KUED 7 p.m.

Host Baratunde Thurston finds himself wandering in the lands of the nomadic Dine tribes and the Mormons. From the Great Salt Lake to Zion National Park, Utah continues to draw people in and inspire with its natural beauty. Who wants to go hiking?

The Masked Singer

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Panelists Ken Jeong, Nicole Scherzinger, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Robin Thicke return for more of this popular musical guessing game hosted by Nick Cannon, in which each new episode (including the one airing tonight) features a different theme.

Thursday Hell’s Kitchen

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Chef Ramsay is back for the toughest cooking competition on television. This season focuses on uniquely American stories as two teams of chefs compete for a job as head chef at a restaurant, while elimination and humiliation are right around the corner.

(4) KTVX 8 p.m.

If you’re serious about comparing abdominal definition among former Bachelor Nation contestants, it’s time to nitpick in a tropical paradise. Host Jesse Palmer helps past stars — and villains — from the series get another shot to find love.

Friday NWSL Soccer

(2) KUTV 6 p.m.

Action from the 2023 Women’s Soccer League season is set to broadcast live from the Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash., featuring a game played between the Washington Spirit and the OL Reign. The Racing Louisville and Orlando Pride also play today.

Dateline NBC

(5) KSL 8 p.m.

Season 32 continues, returning to annals of NBC’s beloved news magazine: Dateline. With each installment, longtime anchor Lester Holt pieces together real-life events to present an exceptionally comprehensive picture of the case in question.

American Masters

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

A new episode airs from Season 37 of this series, profiling some of the greatest figures in American arts and culture. This installment focuses on Bebop pioneer and composer Max Roach, whose ambitions were inspired and challenged by societal inequities.

Saturday Kings of BBQ

A&E 11 a.m.

Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer complete their BBQ-loving road trip during this season fina le. Heading out determined to discover the best techniques, flavors and traditions of the trade, the duo finds their efforts have paid off.

48 Hours (2) KUTV 9 p.m.

This newsmaga

Wednesday

NBC Quantum Leap

zine investigates fascinating crime and justice cases that touch on all aspects of the human experience. Over its long run, the show has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, and driven the reopening — and resolution — of cold cases.

Sunday America’s Funniest Home Videos

(4) KTVX 6 p.m.

Alfonso Ribeiro hosts another hilarious new episode of this series, crowned the network’s longest running primetime entertainment show. Filled with funny animal videos and pranks-gonewrong, this series airs footage sent in from viewers at home.

Billions

SHOW 6 p.m.

As Season 7 continues, Chuck (Paul Giamatti) makes a risky move to demonstrate his unwavering commitment to taking Prince (Corey Stoll) down. Prince is tipped off about a potential mutiny among his ranks and Wendy (Maggie Siff) has a new opportunity.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

AMC 7 p.m. 8:25 p.m.

Leaving The Commonwealth hasn’t exactly made things easier for Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) as he finds himself in France, causing concern in a growing movement centered in Paris and endangering a young boy at the center of a benevolent religious move-

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

After her run on one of television’s most popular and successful shows ever, Courteney Cox is heading into the second round of her current one.

The “Friends” alum is both the star and a producer of “Shining Vale,” the Starz horror-comedy series co-created by Sharon Horgan (“Catastrophe”) that starts its second season on an appropriate date: Friday, Oct. 13.

In the new episodes, real-life issues still mix with fantasy as novelist Pat Phelps (played by Cox) continues to face supernatural phenomena in her allegedly haunted Connecticut home, with the tension compounded by the fact that she’s virtually the only one who detects them – which doesn’t help her strained relations with her husband (Greg Kinnear) and their teen children. Mira Sorvino, Merrin Dungey, Judith Light and Sherilyn Fenn also appear.

“I just think this character is so real and grounded,” Cox said before the SAG-AFTRA actors’’ strike in comparing “Shining Vale” to other post-”Friends” series she has made. “‘Cougar Town’ was still a comedy and it wasn’t taken as seriously; it was really broad.”

“Then there was ‘Dirt,’” adds Cox, “and I think that was a little before its time. It could have been a really salacious, fun, exciting show, and I think it got a little too heady. But this character … let’s face it, I’m in my 50s and I’m going through maybe (similar things).

Continuing the present-day revival of this much-beloved ’90s sci-fi adventure series, Season 2 of the all-new “Quantum Leap” premieres Wednesday, Oct. 4, on NBC. As the season begins, Dr. Ben Song (Raymond Lee) finds himself lost in the time stream, and must correct history in order to return home and make the world a better place.

Cox notes that “Shining Vale” to her, “just feels like something rich and deep. I get to go into places that I have never been to before, and to be raw and vulnerable. I’ve worked harder on this than I have on anything else, and I want to continue to because I’m obsessed with it. I love the show. I love the cast. I love the writing. I just think it’s really unique in every way.”

Birthdate: June 15, 1964

Birthplace: Birmingham, Ala.

Who switched these names on the fruit trucks? Draw lines to show where each label belongs. Then color the picture! Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

RAINBOW RAISINS COLORS FRUIT MOUTH CHERRIES CUCUMBERS FACE JICAMA GAMES DOTS BROWN GARLIC SPINACH PRODUCE

path the correct color of the rainbow.

With an adult’s help, you can make this frozen, healthy treat!

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I R S C I B A O A

R B A N M L U T G

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Choose one page of today’s newspaper. On that page find and circle the letters that spell the names of at least five fruits and vegetables. Use the words on today’s E N H C A N I P S

Standards Link: Spelling: Spell grade level words correctly. Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognize identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

The Perfect Snack

What is your idea of the perfect after-school snack?

STUFF YOU’LL NEED: MAKE IT!

4 cups frozen banana slices (about two bananas)

2-4 tablespoons unsweetened almond or another kind of milk

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Place frozen banana slices and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened milk into a food processor or blender. Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes.

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If blender is having a hard time blending, add a little more milk a little at a time.

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Once well mixed, your banana NICE cream will be like a soft serve ice cream. Enjoy it that way or put into a bread pan and freeze for 1 to 2 hours.

For more fun recipes, visit: kidscoop.com/recipes