Morgan County News | March 29, 2024

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MMS and MHS do well at state science fair

Morgan Middle School held their annual science fair in February on the school level. The students worked hard on all their projects and moved to the state competition.

Those who placed on the school level in Math, Physics and Astronomy: First Place, Xavier Cornelius; second place, Kalin Orn. In Earth and Space first place, Jett Weeter; second place, Karson Howe; third Place, Caide Grose. In Botany: first place, Sterling Wilde; second place, Chanson Robinson; third place, Jacob Nielsen. In Energy and Computer Science: first place, Jonathan Newton; second place, Talon Carter. In Energy and transportation Jack Bennett won first place; in Chemistry Ava Jones won first place; in Social Behavioral Ambree Winterbottom, first place and in Zoology Bailey Gubler also won first place.

Fourteen students participated at the Ritchey Science Fair at Weber State University on Thursday March along with students from Morgan High School.

The students worked hard this year and it showed. MMS Students represented Morgan very well and brought home $900 worth of scholarships to Weber State University this year. The three MHS students who attended brought home three medals in addition to winning $1,700 in scholarships and $250 cash.

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Storage facility approved for Mountain Green

to have that available and so I as a resident of the county wholeheartedly support the development of that 4 acre parcel down the road from Morgan.”

At the March 12 county commission meeting Commissioner Matt Wilson expressed some concern about how snow would be handled on the property.

“We have a serious concern with snow and we keep approving these places with no snow storage,” he said. “I’ve been talking to our Public Works and they can’t keep removing snow the way that we're going. So whether we have to change our ordinances or what, we need snow storage on these site plans.” County crews only plough public roads and the county does not regulate how private sites handle snow removal, As-

Coast Guard ends active search and rescue in Baltimore bridge collapse (NPR)—Six people are presumed dead after Singapore-flagged, Maersk-owned cargo ship, Dali, crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning. The U.S. Coast Guard ended its active search and rescue Tuesday night and transitioned to a recovery mission.

New de-influencing trend has emerged

(NPR)—It's common to see influencers on social media try to convince you to buy new skincare, clothing, books, gadgets and more. But in the past few years, a new trend of de-influencing has emerged. As these de-influencers gain popularity, what started as a backlash to advertising could have real benefits for the environment. De-influencing encourages people to buy less stuff and use what they already have.

NBC has dropped its newest contributor

(CNN)—NBC News on Tuesday ousted former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel, just days after her hiring as a paid political analyst sparked intense backlash from the network’s top television anchors over McDaniel’s role in subverting the 2020 election and attacks on the press.

Why are Costco’s hot dogs still $1.50?

(CNN) —Inflation has touched nearly everything these last few years. But Costco is holding the line on its hot dog-soda combo price. Costco’s hot dog deal, sold at its food courts, is still priced at $1.50 – exactly what it cost in 1985, before the Great Recession, the housing crisis, the pandemic and the latest bout of decades-high inflation. Costco’s $1.50 combo is a strategic decision, known as a loss-leader: The company is willing to lose money selling the hot dogs at that price so long as it helps Costco draw in and retain customers.

Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis

After days of feverish speculation about the location and condition of the Princess of Wales, she revealed that she was undergoing treatment for cancer following a January surgery that had resulted in the diagnosis. Middleton is not revealing the specific nature of the cancer she is being treated for, and the family has emphasized that she deserves a reasonable amount of privacy as she deals with the medical situation. The same approach was taken by King Charles, who was also recently diagnosed with an undisclosed cancer and is undergoing treatment as well. The situation has generated apologies from a number of media figures who promoted conspiracy theories about Middleton in the wake of a photoshopped image. It has also driven record numbers of visitors to UK cancer information websites.

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STORAGE on page 3 Morgan’s county commission has approved the site plan for a new commercial storage facility in Mountain Green. Wildcat Storage will be located on lots 5833 and 5843 West Canyon View Place which are south and west of the corner of West Old Highway Road and West Canyon View Circle. The 3.93-acre facility will include 13 buildings, 12 of which will be for storage units. The 13th will serve as an office for guest services. The facility will have five parking stalls, one of which will be ADA compliant. The storage buildings will be constructed of colored concrete block masonry exteriors with metal coiling doors. The office structure will also be masonry and metal. At the Feb. 22 Planning Commission meeting resident Ward Brinkerhoff spoke in support of approving the facility. “I have used these facilities extensively, facilities owned by Wildcat Storage and personally found them to be well- operated, clean, fair-priced and [with] security cameras everywhere,” he said. “I was excited to hear that they're coming to this county because I have family members, young family members, that while they're trying to figure out how to buy housing here they need to store things. So that’s a good opportunity
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sistant County Planner Jeremy Lance responded. Regardless of that, Wilson said he was concerned about sites with very tight space and no snow storage. THE NEW WILDCAT STORAGE to be located in Mountain Green will provide storage options for Morgan County residents. Courtesy image/Morgan County JARRETT WEETER won 1st place, winning a $400 scholarship and $75 cash. He also won two other awards one for the thermo Fisher junior inventors and one for the NOAA's Taking the pulse of the planet award. BAILEY GUBLER won an honorable mention award in zoology. Courtesy photos AMBREE WINTERBOTTOM won an excellence award in social/ behavioral.
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A LOOK BACK

MGMS celebrates Pi Day

STORAGE continued from page 1

Site owner Kelvin Judd addressed Wilson’s concerns saying they have planned for snow removal/storage on site. He pointed out two different locations on the site plan where snow can be stored.

The county has stipulated that Wildcat Storage will need to address some indefensible dead zones on its site.

“The applicant has reported that

they can address that with camera coverage and some intense lighting in those areas,” Lance told commissioners.

Wilson also requested that Wildcat provide some additional architectural elements to one of the buildings immediately adjacent to and running parallel to Old Highway, to which the applicant Kelvin Jack seemed amenable to the request. After the discussion the commission voted unanimously to approve the site plan.l

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Morgan High School and Middle School choirs perform spring concert

Monday, March 25, brought friends and family in from the cold to enjoy uplifting and fun music from Morgan Middle School’s Concert Choir and Morgan High School’s OVATION! Under the direction of Sadie Julander the two choirs, learned their parts well giving the audience a great show.

Page 4 | M arch 29, 2024 T he M organ C oun T y n ews PUBLISHER Bryan Scott | bryan.s@thecityjournals.com EDITOR Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com EDUCATION EDITOR Verlene Johnson | verlene.j@themorgannews.com STAFF WRITER Braden Nelsen | braden.n@mycityjournals.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Mieka Sawatzki | mieka.s@thecityjournals.com Ryan Casper | ryan.c@thecityjournals.com CIRCULATION COORDINATOR Lydia Rice | lydia.r@thecityjournals.com 385-557-1022 EDITORIAL & AD DESIGN Anna Pro Ty Gorton OFFICE MANAGER Dionne Halverson | dionne.h@thecityjournals.com THE MORGAN COUNTY NEWS 209 North State Street (Golden West Credit Union Building ), Ste. B, Morgan, UT 84050 PO Box 1086. Morgan, UT. 84050 801-725-0303 801-533-0556 X 200 MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to inform and entertain our community while promoting a strong local economy via relevant content presented across a synergetic network of print and digital media. PUBLISHER Designed, Published, & Distributed by FREE | COMMUNITY | PAPERS FACEBOOK.COM/ MORGANCOUNTY NEWS/ INSTAGRAM.COM/ MORGANCOUNTYNEWS TWITTER.COM/ MORGANNEWSPAPER THEMORGANNEWS.COM THE MORGAN COUNTY NEWS TEAM The Morgan County News(SSN 2766-3574)is published weekly by Loyal Perch Media, LLC 209 North State Street, Ste. B, Morgan Utah 84050. Application to mail at periodical postage prices is Pending at Bountiful, UT. Postmaster: Send address changes to: The Morgan County News, 209 North State Street, Ste. B, Morgan Utah 84050. For information about distribution please email hello@thecityjournals.com or call our offices. Rack locations are also available on our website. The views and opinions expressed in display advertisements do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Loyal Perch Media. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written consent of the owner. Subscription rate: $52 per year. © 2020 Loyal Perch Media, Inc. MORGAN COUNTY NEWS Since 1929 MORGAN COUNTY NEWS Covering Your Community Connect social media
MMS CONCERT CHOIR singing “Somewhere Out There.” MHS OVATION! Sing a variety of songs such as “A Song to you I Sing,” “Dona nobis Pacem,” “Ave verum corpus,” “Let it be,” and “Mairi’s Wedding.” MMS AND MHS join together for the final two numbers of the night. THE MEN of the choir try to convince the audience they are an important role while singing “We are the Men of the Choir.” THE WOMEN OF OVATION! Sing “500 Miles.” BOTH CHOIRS join together for the last song, “Jubilation.” ETHAN HOFFMANN sings a solo. Courtesy photos

7-1 softball team playing well

With a 7-1 record, the MHS Softball team continues their great start to the season. Although they dropped their first game of the season to 6A Cyprus Monday, they are undefeated in Region 13 play and look strong going into their other region matchups.

March 21, the Trojans defeated South Summit 9-0, and the next day South Summit defeated the reigning 3A Champions Grantsville 3-1. Morgan

showed their strength against Region 13 opponent, Union, with a 16-2 mercy rule victory in Roosevelt March 22.

The Trojans’ 8-5 loss to Cyprus at home Monday, March 25 still showed the team’s power and tenacity as they scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to decrease the scoring margin.

Morgan didn’t dwell on their loss; they came back Tuesday in Ogden to beat the Tigers 4-2 to bring their overall Region 13 record to 3-0. l

Sports Shorts – Golf, Track, and Boys Volleyball

Golf

The golf team picked up a wintery win Monday at El Monte Golf Course at the meet hosted by Ogden High. The team persevered through snow on the first six holes and cold for the entire match. The Morgan golfers picked up the nine-stroke victory over Union, 270 to 279. The Trojans and the Cougars are now tied with two Region 13 wins each. Grantsville and Ogden tied for third place (410), Ben Lomond took fifth (437) and South Summit sixth (524).

Jane Poll finished in first place, shooting a 77 for the round while Union’s Booklyn Brown took second with an 81. Kennadee Benson placed sixth (94) and Camden Smith (97) tied for eighth.

Assistant Coach Kacey DeMond said that the round was Poll’s personal best.

Ashlyn Noss (102), Kaya Martinez (102), Larissa Thomas (124), Ruby Wilding (126) and Anya Reese (128) also competed for the Trojans.

Track

Boys Volleyball

Thursday, March 21 the volleyball team traveled to Draper to take on Juan Diego and returned home with a 3-0 victory over the Soaring Eagle. In a game dominated by the Trojans, setter Caleb Stephens served 19 times with only two errors and six aces while outside hitter Jack Komenda was perfect in 17/17 serve attempts with four aces. Sophomore Kevin Wangsgard added three aces as well.

Juniors Madden Bell and Komenda recorded five kills each. Defensively, Ryker Field tallied five digs and five serve receives.

The Trojans’ Gavin DeWitt claimed seventh in the javelin (156-0.0) to round out the Trojans Top 10 finishers at the meet

The track team traveled to the Pine View Invitational March 22-23 in St. George to compete against 69 other high school teams from Utah, Nevada, and Oregon. The teams represented all classifications, and competition was intense as new state records were set during the meet. The Trojans’ Brogan Garrett took first place in the 400m, and the boys sprint medley relay also claimed first place. A number of Morgan athletes recorded personal records, and the track team is off to a great start for the 2024 Outdoor Season. Many of the athletes raced in the weekend events and then raced back to Morgan to attend the Prom. In his 400 meter race, Garrett recorded a 48.43 to place first. The medley relay finished in 3:39.47 to take the top honors. Jacob Carter, Talmadge Sommers, Brogan Garrett, and Tucker Giles ran the medley relay. Tucker Giles took fifth in the 800m with a time of 1:57.41. He placed ninth in the 300m hurdles (40.59).

for the boys. Senior Abby Titus was Morgan’s lone female to finish in the Top 10. She scored fourth place with a 5-2.0 leap in the high jump. The 4 X100 relay team finished 17th (52.92).

In their home match up against North Sanpete Tuesday, March 26, Morgan fell to the Hawks 3-1 (19-25, 25-15, 18-25, 2125). After falling in the opening game, the Trojans rallied in the second, but lost the third and fourth games. l

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KODI REMUND dives safely to her base. THE MHS SOFTBALL team owns a 7-1 record and is playing very well. CALLIE AVERETT swings at a ball during the game against Logan. Averett is hitting well and also pitches for the Trojans. PITCHER EVA BIRKELAND demonstrates her pitching form that has helped the Trojans to their 7-1 record this season. Photos by John Heywood CATCHER STACY GEORGE does her job behind home plate. THE GOLF TEAM won their region match at El Monte in Ogden by nine strokes over Union. The sun managed to come out at the end after snow for the first six holes. Photo by Kacey DeMond BROGAN GARRETT crosses the finish line first in his 400 m race. Garrett recorded a 48.43 time with the second place runner finishing in 48.91. Photo by John Heywood SENIOR ABBY TITUS took fourth place in the high jump at the Pine View Invitational with a jump of 5-2.0. Titus qualifed for the State Meet with this jump. Photo by John Heywood

WHAT TO WATCH

The Movie Guru: Godzilla and Kong dominate streaming options

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is opening this weekend, and there’s a lot more going on here than just our two beloved behemoths. It’s part of Warner Bros. MonsterVerse series of films, which has its own complex history and mythology. If you want to catch up, there are several streaming options ready to help you out. If you just want to celebrate the majesty of our favorite monsters, there are plenty of movies out there as well.

“Godzilla” and “King Kong” (Netflix)

This is the Godzilla that marks the official beginning of the current MonsterVerse series. The only recurring character from here that shows up in “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is Godzilla herself, but this is where we start getting into the current lore about where the monsters come from and what it means for us humans. Godzilla is naturally the best part of the movie, but Bryan Cranston’s performance

is also definitely worth watching.

This “King Kong,” on the other hand, isn’t connected to the version of the big guy you’ll see in “Godzilla x Kong.” Peter Jackson’s epic but too-long remake keeps the original’s tragic origins while giving us a preview of the fight scenes we’ll experience later. Let yourself get teary over the ending, then move on to a happier cinematic world where Kong is alive, well, and fighting even more creatures.

“Kong: Skull Island” and “Godzilla vs. Kong” (Max)

These are the prequels that lay the real groundwork for the new film. This is the actual backstory for Kong, painting him as an island protector who lost the majority of his people. He’s the real star of the show, as is right, but there’s also the chance to watch Brie Larson and Tom Hiddleston being pretty.

“Godzilla vs. Kong” is the direct prequel to the new movie, and therefore is the one most helpful to watch in advance. There are actually recurring human characters (played by Rebecca Hall, Bryan Tyree

Henry, and Kaylee Hottle), and the introduction of underground worlds that will appear in the sequel. Though the fight between our two cinematic giants is somewhat contrived (though not as much as the one in “Batman vs. Superman”), the battles are definitely worth it.

Classic Godzilla (Tubi)

If your heart is still with the old-school Godzilla movies that were distributed by Janus Films decades ago, then you’ll want to head over to Tubi. The site has several early Godzilla movies, including “Gojira” (1954), “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (1956), “Mothra vs. Godzilla” (1964), and “Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla” (1974). Some of these characters have made appearances in MonsterVerse movies – Mothra appeared in 2019’s “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” while Mechagodzilla was in 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong” – and it’s fun to see the original versions. Even more than that, there’s a real charm to the rubber suit monsters that no CGI can really match. l

Trojans soccer blanks South Summit, blasts Union in Region 13 play

Two days after a gritty 3-2 overtime win over Ogden, the Morgan Trojans boys soccer team was back on the home pitch for a showdown with South Summit Wednesday, March 20.

The Trojans got one goal in a tightly contested first half of action at home to take a 1-0 lead going into the half.

Then, Morgan [6-1, 3-0 Region 13] scored two more goals in the second half to take a 3-0 win over South Summit.

“This team plays hard and with a lot of confidence,” said Morgan coach Seth Wallace, now entering his fifth year in charge.

Senior Beau Johnson scored one goal for the Trojans, sophomore Trace Henderson ripped in one goal as well, and senior Jett Beckstrom continued his assault on the school record books with one goal of his own as the Trojans upped their league mark to two wins in two games. Seniors Johnson, Noah Kinney, and Brandon Allgaier were each credited with an assist.

Two days later, the Trojans would travel to Union for another Region 13

matchup on Friday, March 22. Morgan rolled to a 7-0 halftime lead behind a hat-trick of three goals from Beckstrom, two goals from Henderson, and two from sophomore Cody Adams.

The Trojans would score two more goals, one each from Johnson and junior Luke Francis in the 9-1 rout at Union. Seven players would get assists for Morgan, and juniors Sam Sugden and Connor Wirick would contribute their first points of the season while Johnson had two assists to add to his team-leading total.

Beckstrom has now scored 10 goals in just seven games for the Trojans and is six from tying Isaac Lowder’s current-day school record. But the more realistic all-time mark to watch in the next week is Beau Johnson’s seven assists thus far—the senior midfielder is only two away from tying Cam Burt’s nine that was set last year.

“We are definitely very dangerous with our attack,” noted Coach Wallace. “Beau and Jett have been really good, but our midfield and defense have been able to control the game with our ability to press and make dangerous passes

forward.”

For the Trojans, league play continues this week with games at Grantsville on Tuesday, March 26, and at Ben Lomond on Thursday, March 28.

After that, it’s Spring Break. But, as

Coach Wallace warned City Journals, there is plenty of work left for this Trojans boys soccer team to accomplish.

“We have a long way to go still to reach our goals for the season,” said Coach Wallace. l

Morgan baseball improves to 6-3 on the season by manufacturing some runs

For the first few games of the season, the Morgan Trojans baseball team scored by primarily slamming heavy shots into the distance.

And that worked for the first five out of seven games for the Trojans – they raced out to a 5-2 record.

But, Bonneville did the same thing that Kanab and Bear River did to Morgan earlier this season in losses – the Trojans got outgunned once again. Senior ace Brigham Spens was shelled for seven hits and 11 runs in a 2-11 loss at Bonneville Monday March 19.

These losses haven’t happened often

this season to the Trojans – and Spens has had the tough luck of being the pitcher during all three of Morgan’s setbacks – but all have led to blowouts that are called before the seventh inning.

Good news for the Trojans? They’d play a game the very next day on Tuesday March 20, back on their home field.

It sure didn’t take long for Morgan bats to warm up as the Trojans blasted home 10 runs in the first inning alone to take an 18-3 victory over Judge Memorial. Senior Ben Harden hit three RBI and sophomores George Jensen and Benton Palmer each knocked in two runs. Juniors Beck Sheffield and Camron Talbot belted a run apiece and sophomore Cooper Stuart hit his first RBI since March 9

in the win. Talbot also collected his third win of the season as a Trojans’ pitcher as Morgan only needed five innings of work.

Two days later saw the Trojans back at home against Delta on Thursday March 22. The Trojans were held scoreless in the first inning. After Sheffield gave up one run in the top of the second inning, the Morgan bats lit up once again, scoring six runs in the bottom of the second en route to a 13-3 win. Sheffield got the victory on the mound, the junior’s first on the season. With Sheffield’s bat heating up – the junior also hit four RBI including two doubles versus Delta – that is undoubtedly a big help for a Morgan team that

scores plenty of runs over the easier teams but can’t seem to defeat squads from much larger schools.

In the win over Delta, sophomore Luke Bauerle had his first hits since March 9 and had three RBI, while Brigham Spens and Ben Harden each slammed home two RBI and sophomore Kanyon Leonelli one run.

Next up? Two games in two days against rivals Grantsville, Monday March 25 [away, after press time] and Wednesday March 27 at home. The Trojans will close out the week playing a non-league game at Roy, on Friday March 29. l

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THE MORGAN TROJANS 2023-24 boys soccer team/Seth Wallace Jenniffer Wardell is an award-winning movie critic and member of the Utah Film Critics Association. Find her on Twitter at @wardellwriter or drop her a line at themovieguruslc@gmail.com. Credit
for photo ©Warner Bros.

Students show their stuff at state science fair

M arch 29, 2024 | Page 7 T he M organ n ews co M MORGAN COUNTY EVENT CALENDAR - APRIL April Fool’s Day Free Tax Preparation @ Library until April 11th - Make appt. No School - Spring Break April 1st5th for all Morgan Schools Senior Center Shopping Trip to Ogden - leave @ 1:30pm County Commissioner Meeting @ 5pm Spring Break MSD Spring Break MSD Spring Break MSD Spring Break MSD Morgan Grace Church Services Morgan Valley Church Services Morgan Valley Christian Services LDS Church Services “Lamb of God” Practice @ MHS 4pm to 9pm No School - All Morgan SchoolsTeacher Contract Day Senior Center Foot Clinic - make appointment Senior Center Birthday Celebration @ 12:30pm Chamber of Commerce - Young Dealership @ 11:30am - lunch served City Council Meeting 7pm Morgan Elementary School “Boy’s Choice Activity” 6:30pm @ MES Planning Commission Meeting 6:30pm Morgan Grace Church Services Morgan Valley Church Services Morgan Valley Christian Services LDS Church Services Tax Day MMS Community Council Mtg. 7am @ MMS Board Room, “Zero Fatalities” Presentation / Parent-Teen @ MHS 6pm “Build Your Child’s Confidence” 6:30pm to 7:30pm via ZoomMSD Senior Center - Soap Making Class 10am RSVP Senior Center - Medicare Help 12:30pm to 3:30pm County Commission Meeting 5pm Senior CenterBlood Pressure Check 11am to 12 noon Morgan Grace Church Services Morgan Valley Church Services Morgan Valley Christian Services LDS Church Services “Lamb of God” Practice @ MHS 6pm to 9pm Earth Day Parent Workshop @ MGMS 6pm to 7:30pm MMS Teach Appreciation Week MMS Teach Appreciation Week “Living Well With Chronic Conditions” Morgan Health Department 10am to 12:30pm, Senior Center - Bingo 1pm Morgan City Council / work session 6pm / Council session 7pm MMS Teach Appreciation Week MMS Teach Appreciation Week MGES - PLAY6pm to 7:30pm Planning Commission 6:30pm MMS Teach Appreciation Week Drop Off Unused Medicine @ Morgan County Fire Department 10am to 2pm Morgan Grace Church Services Morgan Valley Church Services Morgan Valley Christian Services LDS Church Services “Lamb of God” Program @ MHS 6pm to 8pm
JACOB NIELSEN won an honorable mention in botany. Courtesy photos CHANSON ROBINSON won an honorable mention in botany. JONATHAN NEWTON won an honorable mention in engineering and computer science. KALIN ORN won an honorable mention in math/physics/astronomy. KARSON HOWE won an excellence award in earth/space. TALON CARTER won an excellence award in engineering/computer science. CAIDE GROSS took 3rd place in earth/ space bringing home a $200 scholarship and $25 cash. STERLING WILDE took second place in botany, and won a $300 scholarship and $50 cash. He also won an award for the Thermo fisher junior inventors. SAMMY PINCOCK won third in Medical/Health, winning a $500 scholarship and $75 in cash. MATTHEW BIRT won second place in Math/Physics/Astronomy bringing home a $700 scholarship and $100 in cash. REBEKAH CORNELIUS won third place in Energy,Transportation, Computer Science, and Engineering. In addition she received a Special Recognition Awards from Yale and the United States Air Force.

UTAH CROPS VALUE DROPS TO $17,000,000

The products of Utah’s farms, exclusive of commercial truck and canning crops, were worth $17,000,000 this year, says the annual summary of Frank Andrews, federal agricultural statistician. This compares with a production of $19,790,000 last year and $18,208,000 in 1932. Although the drop is large it is not considered alarming in view of the fact that the worst drought in history scourged the state in 1934. The farmers suffered their biggest losses on sugar beets, potatoes, and hay. The potato crop this year was worth $572,00, compared with $1,029,000 last year. It has been impossible to estimate the val-

ue of beets, but the production dropped from 912,000 tons last year to 251,000 tons this year.

WATER PROSPECTS ARE NOW DECLARED GOOD

Outlooks for a good supply of water is better now than it has been since 1931, said D.D. Harris, manager of the Wever River Water User’s Association and executive secretary of the Davis and Weber Counties Canal Company, following a trip Saturday to the watershed areas of the East Canyon Echo Dams, says the Ogden Standard-Examiner.

There are 6300 acre-feet of water in the Echo Reservoir and 2400 acre-feet now in the East Canyon reservoir, he said.

Shyrl Dee Davis, age 92, peacefully passed away on March 18, 2024, at Tambree Meadows in Idaho. She was born on Sept. 14, 1931, in Tremonton, Utah to Wesley and Lois Evelynn Dustman.

On July 4, 1950, Shyrl married Donald B Davis in the Logan LDS Temple. Donald’s passing in 2016 left a void in her heart that she carried with grace. Throughout her life, Shyrl resided in Mt. Green and St George. A dedicated student, she graduated from high school with many certificates in Arts & Crafts.

In 1968, Shyrl concluded a rewarding career at Hill Field where she dedicated herself diligently. Not only was she a skilled artist who shared her talent with others but also enjoyed refurbishing homes alongside Don.

Her love for vibrant gardens was evident as she always tended to one with care and dedication.

Shyrl's faith was a cornerstone of her life as a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This devotion led her to hold various church callings including the role of Relief Society President in Madrid Spain Branch.

Shyrl leaves behind her children Dahlene Hancock and Brent G Davis; grandchildren Colette Stenersen, Dustin Jones, Dakota Jones, Hailey Linger; as well as 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She is reunited in peace with her parents

Wesley and Lois Dustman; husband Donald B Davis; daughters Talona Jones & Kim Davis. A graveside service honoring Shyrl's life was held on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Riverview Cemetery (175 E. 1200 S., Tremonton). Prior to the service, a viewing took place from 12-12:30 p.m. at Rudd Funeral Home-Tremonton (111 N. 100 E., Tremonton). Online condolences may be found at www.ruddfuneralhome.com.

May Shyrl's kindness continue to inspire all those who were fortunate enough to have known her.

Page 8 | M arch 29, 2024 T he M organ C oun T y n ews OBITUARY Shyrl Dee Davis September 14, 1931 – March 18, 2024 SCHOOL MENU EDUCATION NOTICE MES STUDENTS OF THE WEEK A LOOK BACK January 1, 1935 The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) proposes a land purchase involving a 2,602.4-acre parcel of land in Morgan County adjacent to the East Canyon Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and East Canyon State Park. The 2,602.4 acres will be incorporated into the WMA and managed for wildlife habitat and hunting opportunities for the public, with a portion eventually being transferred to the Utah Division of State Parks to be managed as an extension to the existing park. UDWR acquiring this property will protect it from the disturbance associated with any future development. If you would like to comment on this proposed land purchase, please send your written correspondence to: Hailey Blair (hblair@ utah.gov), UDWR, PO Box 146301 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6301. Publishing: 3/29/2024, 4/12/2024 Children are continuously tryin place in the world and how the family their friends and other join our next Mental Health Series http://cookcenter info/ Register Here Building Your Child's Confidence Parents can play a big role in helping their children understand who they are This session will teach parents strategies they can use to help their children develop a confident and healthy identity by covering: Course Created by: Dr Kevin Skinner LMFT CSAT EMDR Habits & Patterns Developing traits of resiliency Developing a growth mindset Continuous opportunities for connection April 15, 2024 Morgan County School District Families 6:30–7:30 PM via Zoom
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Did a dragon eat the sun?

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Hollywood Q&A

Q: Is Charlie Cox actually blind?

A: Charlie Cox, the actor who played the titular blind superhero in Netflix’s “Daredevil,” is not blind himself. But he’d be pleased to know that you asked.

Cox put a lot of work into giving an authentic performance, to the extent that an agency that advocates for the blind community honored him for it. He received a Helen Keller Achievement Award from the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) in 2015, a few months

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after “Daredevil” premiered. “He pushed himself to be accurate and efficient, and this was a whole new level of drive,” said the AFB’s Joe Strechay, who helped Cox prepare for the role.

Strechay helped Cox with things like how to move about in public as a blind person, and how to move his eyes believably.

But Cox also took a less conventional approach, at first. He said in an interview with Screen Geek that he had an optician craft special contact lenses that would look like his own eyes but that would actually blind him.

“[I] put them in and I couldn’t see a thing, and I thought, ‘great, I’ll do that and I don’t have to do any acting,’” he said. However, this didn’t end up being a sustainable preparation method for the actor.

Q: Is there any movement on the “Community” movie Dan Harmon promised us?

A: The script is “almost” ready. That may not sound like much, but it’s actually pretty encouraging news.

That’s because the script seems to be the last missing piece.

Dan Harmon, who created the beloved NBC sitcom “Community,” basically caved to fans’ demands to make a movie after the show ended in 2015.

Since then, it’s been announced that they have a deal in place to put the movie out on the Peacock streaming service (which makes sense, as the show originally aired on NBC). And the stars have all agreed to appear.

So, all that’s left is the actual script. But for the famously rewrite-addicted

Harmon, who’s writing the film, “almost” done is about as good as it gets. And he admits that himself.

“The script is always ‘almost done,’” he told Variety magazine in February.

“What can I tell you about it — it’s set on the campus of Greendale Community College.”

That detail is more significant than it sounds, too. The whole show, of course, was set at Greendale. But a lot of time has passed — we’re at nine years and counting since the show’s sixth and final season ended — and fans were starting to wonder if maybe the movie would be catching up with the characters in their new lives, outside of college.

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Monday

The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Music is still king (or queen) and radio is still a huge player in the medium. Serving as a glimmering example of this is the 11th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards, celebrating the mostplayed artists and songs on iHeartRadio’s stations and app in 2023.

Deal or No Deal Island

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Toss your cares away and relax in the sand … that is, if you don’t mind getting burnt. This time, the remaining eight players continue their quest for the big prize, and face explosive drama as the banker presents a game-changing personal offer.

Tuesday

Will Trent

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Based on the book series by author Karin Slaughter, this high-octane series joins Georgia Bureau of Investigations Special Agent Will Trent (Ramón Rodríguez) as he uses his unique perspective, gained from growing up in foster care, to solve cases. Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator (7) KUED 8 p.m.

Sharing how Julius Caesar dismantled five centuries of Roman democracy in just 16 years, this all-new docuseries premieres tonight, first discussing Caesar’s habit of entering dangerous alliances, bending the Republic’s rules in his bid to become Consul.

Wednesday

NOVA (7) KUED 7 p.m.

With an eclipse crossing through the southern and eastern U.S. on Monday, April 8, this all-new episode takes the time to explore the out-of-this-world phenomenon. It follows as scientists prepare new equipment and experiments to study solar eclipses.

American Horror Story: Delicate FX 11 p.m.

A new episode from this anthology series airs. This season focuses on actress Anna Alcott (Emma Roberts), who wants nothing more than to start a family. As buzz around her career grows, Anna fears that something is targeting her pursuit of motherhood.

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Thursday

Grey’s Anatomy (4) KTVX 8 p.m.

The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial are mixing business with pleasure and finding that being a doctor is a bit different from playing doctor.

Jessica Capshaw guest stars as Dr. Arizona Robbins, who’s giving residents an earful about their abilities.

Elsbeth (2) KUTV 8 p.m. When a much-loathed co-op board president (Linda Lavin) falls to her death, Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) and Kaya (Carra Patterson) are called in to investigate. At the scene, they meet Joann (Jane Krakowski), who seems to be hiding some big secrets.

Friday

The Shawshank Redemption

AMC 6 p.m.

After the murder of his wife and her lover, Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in a Maine prison. Only he knows that he’s innocent. While in prison, he befriends Red (Morgan Freeman) and adapts to prison life.

Blue Bloods

(2) KUTV 9 p.m.

Another new episode of this semi

Saturday

The Mummy

AMC 6 p.m.

Brendan Fraser plays American adventurer Rick O’Connell in 1999’s “The Mummy,” which airs as part of a Mummy franchise marathon. This first film sees Rick save the world from reawakened Imhotep’s (Arnold Vosloo) destructive search for his long-lost love.

48 Hours (2) KUTV 9 p.m.

As the world keeps turning, there’s no shortage of crimes that need investigating. As such, Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant and other CBS News journalists make it their job to shine a light on shocking criminal cases, real-life dramas and devastating cons.

Sunday

The Simpsons (13) KSTU 7 p.m.

In the latest episode from Season 35, Marge finds herself delving into the world of high-pressure ghost kitchens. However, her excitement gives way to concern as she decides to spearhead the formation of a union, which presents unexpected challenges.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

HBO 10:40 p.m.

Even great things come to an end. In this series finale, curmudgeon-about-

Tuesday

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

Celebrity Profile

It’s been a big decade for Kelsea Ballerini since she launched her professional career, and she’s marking it in a big and appropriate way.

The Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Association Award-winning star returns for the fourth consecutive year — going solo in the job this time — as host of the CMT Music Awards, which CBS and Paramount+ present Sunday, April 7, from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. No stranger to such events in recent years, either to preside over the given occasion or perform at it (or both), Ballerini is nominated for three of the honors herself: video of the year and CMT performance of the year, both for “If You Go Down (I’m Goin’ Down Too),” as well as female video of the year for “Penthouse.”

Ballerini began performing very early, taking up dancing when she was 3 years old and starting to write songs at age 12. She made a record label deal at 19, and it didn’t take long for her to make CMT’s Next Women of Country list after she issued her first single, “Love Me Like You Mean It.” The tune went to the top of Billboard Magazine’s country chart, making her only the 11th solo female country artist to accomplish that with her debut single. She then made history again by also hitting No. 1 with her followup single, “Dibs.”

The fast-rising status Ballerini attained in the music world got added confirmation when she joined NBC’s “The Voice” for its 15th season in 2018, as she was made a fifth coach — the first time the contest had added such a slot — and returned to the show during Season 20 in 2021. A few months later, Ballerini was inducted by Carrie Underwood as a member of the legendary Grand Ole Opry, and she went on from that to stage her successful Miss Me More Tour in 2019. She also headlined her Heartfirst Tour in 2022-23, and she has toured with such other acts as Keith Urban (“Blue Ain’t Your Color”), Kelly Clarkson (“Stronger”) and Kenny Chesney (“When The Sun Goes Down”).

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Lopez vs Lopez “Lopez vs Lopez” is back for another season with two back-to-back episodes airing Tuesday, April 2, on NBC. This larger-than-life comedy stars George and Mayan Lopez. Follow as the once-estranged father and daughter, along with the rest of their family, navigate the joys and headaches of making up for lost time.
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Dr. Jared R. Heaton Board Certified Dermatologist

Jared Heaton is an attentive and thorough dermatologist & MOHs surgeon, serving his patients in Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, Woods Cross, Farmington, Kaysville and West Bountiful.

Dr. Heaton is board-certified in dermatology and is currently a member of the American Society of MOHs Surgeons.

Dr. Heaton prides himself in serving all patient populations and treating all areas of dermatology from children through retirement age. Dr. Heaton performs skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, MOHS surgery, mole exam and removal, acne, warts, cyst removal, spider vein treatment, CO2 laser resurfacing, microneedling and many other skin and cosmetic related procedures.

Dr. Heaton received his undergraduate degree in International Relations with a minor in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University (BYU). He earned his medical degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) in Glendale, AZ. And completed both his internship and medical residency in Tampa, Florida.

In his spare time, Dr. Heaton enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, vacations to Bear Lake, movies, grilling and spending time with his wife and three children at home in Bountiful.

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Dr. Marc Mitton Board Certified Dermatologist

Marc Mitton is a Utah native and cherishes the opportunity to serve the people of this beautiful state. His passion for dermatology began after receiving his own skin cancer diagnosis as a medical student. He believes that listening and being thorough are the keys to successfully practicing medicine. He specializes in skin cancer detection and removal, rashes, acne, warts and molluscum, as well as several other skin conditions.

Dr. Mitton has specific interests in complex dermatological conditions and dermoscopy (the use of a light-based tool for classifying skin lesions and certain rashes). He prioritizes staying up to date on recent research, best medical practices and surgical techniques, and enjoys applying them into his practice.

Dr. Mitton received his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Utah and graduated with his medical degree from Rocky Vista University in Parker, CO. He completed his intern year of residency at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, VA and his dermatology residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA. His residency provided many opportunities for specialized training including treating potentially life-threatening skin conditions at one of the state’s burn units, training with a nationally-renowned pediatric dermatologist, and countless exposures to rare and difficult-to-treat cases at conferences on a nearweekly basis through Lehigh Valley and the University of Pennsylvania. In his free time, Dr. Mitton enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, being outdoors, biking, board games, and especially making weekend breakfasts with specialty pancakes.

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