The Morgan County News | April 19, 2024

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Mountain Green Elementary hosts annual STEAM Night

By Verlene Johnson

There seems to be something magical about going to school in the evening and when Mountain Green Elementary School held its fifth annual STEAM Night on March 25, students and their families turned out in droves.

Nearly 800 attendees participated in activities that were planned and carried out by a committee of amazing educators from MGES. Activities were stationed throughout the school related to SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART and MATH.

Some of these activities included making and launching a rocket, computer coding with BEE BOTS, engineering catapults and Ferris wheels and making marble mazes. “These activities encourage cognitive thinking, problem-solving, creativity, patience, and encourage parent and student involvement,” said Melanie Moore a second-grade teacher at MGES. “It also brings the community together in participating in activities and interacting with each other.”

PTSO funds provided over 50 prizes that students won while participating in the different activities. They also headed up the Inspirations of the ARTS contest. Over 150 students participated in this activity. Their works of art were on display that night as part of celebrating the arts.

In addition to learning about the world of STEAM, a CTE Fair was help that night, where community volunteers shared their careers and trades.

After several months of planning, Moore said the activity, which lasted nearly three hours, was a huge success. “We absolutely enjoy this activity and look forward to it every year.”

Commissioner urges Morgan County residents to participate in broadband challenge

By Linda Petersen

Morgan County residents now have an opportunity to help ensure the county is covered with adequate internet service. While Morgan City is serviced by Utopia and Croydon has internet provided by All West Communications, much of the coverage across the county is spotty. Official state and federal estimates put those without any internet or adequate internet in Morgan County at 7 percent.

However, that figure was arrived at based on information submitted by service providers and is not accurate, County Commissioner Blaine Fackrell said. In reality, close to 40 percent of the unincorporated county has inadequate service, he said.

“They say that they cover those areas, but people on Morgan Valley Drive still cannot get the internet that is going right down that road, and can't get it to their house,” Fackrell said.

“Many people cannot get reliable internet without going to a satellite, or their cell phones,” he said. “And that's the thing they are trying to prove. We can pay for a high cost of satellite, like Starlink or Hughes or we can use our cell phones that get us throttled down after a certain amount. And so, what we're trying to do is do this without those three items.”

In early 2021 Morgan County paid Liberty Broadband $100,000 to provide internet connection throughout the whole county.

Trump trial begins

The people of New York State versus Donald Trump began proceedings this week with the selection of jurors. In one of the most anticipated, and groundbreaking trials in American history, proceedings started with Judge Juan Merchan addressing the prosecution and the defense, and going over some basics of what will and will not be heard. Of more interest, perhaps, was the selection of jurors for the trial. Of over 90 potential jurors selected from New York, the majority were dismissed for one reason or another, many, because they stated they could not be impartial as part of the proceedings. The jury that has been selected is composed of a salesperson, an oncology nurse, a lawyer, an IT consultant, an English teacher, a software engineer, and a civil litigator.

Iran attacks Israel

Escalating events that are already at a boiling point, Iran fired a barrage of rockets and drones at Israel, the majority of which were shot down or countered by Israel and its allies. At the time of going to print, things in the region are still tenuous, and Israel has vowed retribution, despite admonishment from the US and others to avoid escalation. Israel is currently still embroiled in a conflict on the ground in Gaza, trying to, in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s words, completely eliminate Hamas in the region. The conflict, which began after an attack and abduction of Israelis and others in October of 2023, has now dragged on for months, leading to protests and discontent both in Israel and abroad.

Olympic flame lit for Paris

In a ceremony that dates back to antiquity, a group portraying ancient Greek priestesses lit the Olympic flame in an unconventional way. Generally, the ceremony includes lighting a silver torch using a parabolic mirror, but, as the sky was cloudy, the torch was lit by a backup flame, which had been ignited earlier in the week by the same parabolic mirror. The flame and other backups will make a journey from the ancient arena at Olympia in Greece all the way to Paris in time for the Olympic Games. The games themselves have been highly anticipated, but not without hesitation: with bedbug issues, contamination in the Seine, and other issues, the world has its fingers crossed in anticipation of the summer games.

OJ Simpson dead of cancer at 76

Former NFL star and broadcaster OJ Simpson died at the age of 76 of cancer. While Simpson had a long and impressive career as both an athlete and a TV and media personality, he will almost certainly be remembered most for his 1995 trial for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. The trial was a months-long sensation that riveted an entire nation, beginning with the infamous slow-speed white Bronco chase. The trail was noted for its high-caliber defense team and a variety of innovative and dramatic tactics that ultimately resulted in an acquittal for Simpson on the charges. Simpson would later be convicted of robbery in an unrelated matter of sports memorabilia in 2008 and spent around nine years in prison.

MGFP ROOKIE FIREFIGHTER VIV WIDMIER looks like a space alien. Photo by Lt. Nielsen

A LOOK BACK

Recycling program may be coming to Morgan City

By Linda Petersen

M organ’s city council is considering instituting a garbage recycling program. On April 9 Nathan Rich, executive director of Municipal Solid Waste which serves Morgan and Davis Counties, presented possible options to the city council.

To reach the agency’s goals and to help extend the life of the Davis County landfill, which at current rates is expected to be at capacity in eight years, Municipal Solid Waste is encouraging the local communities it serves to implement “robust recycling,” Rich said.

“There are two ways to divert waste or to make that landfill last a little longer,” Rich said. “It's not just the life of the Davis landfill because we won't recycle our way out of closing that landfill. It's too close to the end but any waste our system diverts we also won't have to pay to transfer to somebody else's landfill 100 miles from here.”

About 45 percent of Davis County households have recycling bins, Rich said. “With better education and more of a universal recycling program we believe we can get about 15 percent diversion through the blue can and surprisingly through a completely optional green waste program, we can get another 15 percent. We believe we can approach 30 percent landfill diversion through these two programs over time.”

Whether or not Morgan City decides to implement a recycling program, there is going to be a rate increase. The Municipal Solid Waste board has determined that cities that choose not to implement a program will see a fee increase on residents’ first can, Rich said.

Municipal Solid Waste is encouraging communities to come on board with a bundled service where residents pay a set monthly fee and receive both a regular garbage can and a recycling

SPORTS PREDICTIONS

I predict Morgan will beat Grantsville on April 19 at 3:30 pm.

I think the score will be Morgan - 11 to Grantsville - 0.

These are the historical scores between Grantsville and Morgan High in boys soccer:

2022: Morgan - 5 to Grantsville - 0.

2021: Morgan - 7 to Grantsville - 0.

2019: Morgan - 5 to Grantsville - 0.

2018: Morgan - 6 to Grantsville - 1.

BROADBAND

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“They have done that; they have put it in but it's Wi-Fi,” Fackrell said.

The federal government is seeking to have the whole country covered by fiber, but Fackrell wonders if it makes more sense just to ensure the county has adequate Wi-Fi.

‘They want us to all have fiber,” Fackrell said, “and I'm of the opinion I get just as good a coverage with my WiFi as I do with fiber. And so why not give us some money to be able to get even faster?”

“We're looking at making sure the whole county gets covered,” Fackrell said. “Not everybody's going to get fi-

can.

“The reason we're really pushing for that bundled service is higher participation drives cost down,” Rich said. “If you have 95 percent of your residents participating, your hauler is going to give you a better price for that recycling can. Effectively the more people we have participate the higher our diversion is going to be.”

While anyone can elect not to have a recycling can, those individuals would still be required to pay the set fee, he said. “If somebody doesn't want a recycling can, we don't want them to have it because we don't want them fill it full of rocks but they shouldn't get a reduction in their solid waste fees.”

The city can choose to set up a hardship policy and offer reduced fees to those who fit its criteria.

If it goes forward with a recycling plan, Morgan City will be required to purchase the recycling cans but Municipal Solid Waste has received a grant from the Recycling Partnership which will cover $15 of each can’s cost, Rich said.

For those who already have a private can in Morgan City or the county Municipal Solid Waste has negotiated a program where the current haulers can deliver the new cans and pick up their own cans.

“At the end of the day all the haulers win because there's more cans on the ground,” Rich said.

Implementing these programs could extend the life of the landfill by another decade, he said.

Currently Municipal Solid Waste does not support green waste programs because its composting facility does not have the capacity, Rich said in answer to a question. Municipal Solid Waste may look at it down the road, he said.

Municipal Solid Waste plans to implement this program by July 2025. The fee differential will go into place at that time. l

By Daniel Mudrow

2013: Morgan - 7 to Grantsville - 0.

2012: Morgan - 5 to Grantsville - 2.

2011: Morgan - 5 to Grantsville - 0.

2010: Morgan - 13 to Grantsville - 0.

2009: Morgan - 4 to Grantsville - 0.

2008: Morgan - 1 to Grantsville - 0.

2007: Morgan - 7 to Grantsville - 1.

2005: Morgan - 5 to Grantsville - 0.

2004: Morgan - 7 to Grantsville - 0.

2003: Morgan - 7 to Grantsville - 0.

2002: Morgan - 9 to Grantsville - 0.

ber because we're so spread out — we're in between valleys, we're in between mountains —but to get to where we can put up a Wi-Fi dish is what we're trying to get accomplished right now.”

Morgan County residents can help make that a reality by participating in a statewide “Challenge” process to verify the accurate internet service levels by location beginning this week. According to the Utah Broadband Center, those with internet speeds between 25/3 MBPS and 100/20 MBPS are considered underserved. Unserved is defined by speeds below 25/3 MBPS. To participate Morgan County residents can go to https://utahbroadbandportal-ubcommunity.hub.arcgis.com/

where they can submit internet speed tests for three different days during the

Morgan SUP April meeting review

On

Rock Chapel

ing. Lunch was provided by Larry’s Spring Chicken Inn. Chapter historian, Eldon Bohman, presented to past presidents of the chapter, Howard Hansen and Van Nelson historical binders of the activities, luncheons, and meetings that occurred during their respective tenures.

Chapter member Lance Bybee presented the “Pioneer Minute” with a personal introduction and a brief resume of his pioneer heritage. Lance’s ancestry immigrated from England to Virginia and Kentucky where they joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They moved to Nauvoo and then migrated with the Saints to Utah. The Bybee family was sent to South Weber to settle that area. Lance grew up at the Weber Canyon power plant, his dad managed and shared some of the experiences of living by the river. He was employed most of his life by the Federal government and he and his wife, Cheryl, have served four missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The main program was presented by Linda Smith, founder and retired director of the Morgan Historical Society. She shared many stories of the history of Morgan including some about the early Native American tribes that inhabited the area prior to the migration of Utah Pioneers. She shared more recent stories of families settling in the area, the naming of some of the peaks of the Wasatch range to our West, and how the Historical Society came to be. Linda encouraged members to search out family histories and share them. l

A LOOK BACK

January 24, 1935

PRESIDENT’S BIRTHDAY BALL

Arrangements are now being completed by the various committees for President Roosevelt’s Birthday Ball, to be held in the Opera House, Wednesday evening, Jan. 30.

Entertainment of various types has been arranged. The President’s address will be broadcast and a birthday cake will be raffled. Remember the date and place. Admission 50 cents a couple.

challenge period. Step-by-step instructions for completing the challenge are available at bit.ly/4aP9JBc (Steps 7 through 9). A link to the challenge will also be available on the Morgan County website beginning April 18.

If they can only do so through their satellite connection or phone they should note that on their submission, Fackrell said. Those without internet access should go to the library and do the test there, making sure to note on their submission that they do not have internet access at home, he added.

After a challenge is received for a broadband serviceable location, that location will be designated as “challenged” on the map being compiled by the Utah Broadband Center. Available funding will go to the communities that

ADULT EDUCATION

The third of the series of Adult Educational Programs was given Monday evening at the high school auditorium. The M.H.S. band under the direction of J.L. Terry presented a splendid half-hour musical program. C.H. Skidmore, state superintendent of public instruction, delivered a very interesting lecture on “The Prevention of Crime Through Education.” Next Monday evening Dr. E.A. Jacobsen of the U.S.A.C. will lecture on “Mental Hygiene, Its Educational Significance.”

demonstrate the most need.

“There is money available, we just have to prove that we needed more than somebody else,” Fackrell said.

Fackrell is asking residents without internet access or those who have it through a satellite connection but would like to change to call him at 801-6680101 so that he can document the lack of coverage.

Adequate internet coverage is vital to the future of Morgan County, he said, “for communication, and the students need it for their education and adults need it for businesses. We can't have businesses, we can't have commercial growth that everybody wants or economic growth. without the internet. It is so important.” l

Monday the Morgan chapter of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers met at the

for their April meet-

LINDA SMITH shares stories of early Morgan. Courtesy photos

HOWARD HANSEN, Van Nelson, and Eldon Bohman at April’s meeting.

LANCE BYBEE presents the “Pioneer Minute.”

OVER 800 STUDENTS, teens and adults joined MGES STEAM night.

Courtesy photos

MGFP FIREFIGHTERS interacted with the students, showing what Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics that are needed to fight fires, provide Emergency Medical care, rescue people, and handle Hazardous Material emergencies.

WITH THE HELP OF PARENT VOLUNTEERS students at MGES' STEAM night participate in several activities. STUDENTS BUILD PYRAMIDS with red Solo cups. THE GIANT CUP PYRAMID.

COMMUNITY MEMBERS had activities to show students what kind of STEAM careers are available to pursue.

COMMUNITY MEMBER DR. GEORGE TRIPP talks to students about the medical field during the career fair. STUDENTS HAD opportunities to do experiments.

SPORTS

Morgan track wins

Ben Lomond meet, girls sprint relay first at Grizz Invite

By Liisa London Mecham

Morgan participated in the Region 13 meet at Ben Lomond on Wednesday, April 10 with South Summit, Ben Lomond, St. Joseph’s, and Layton Christian. Morgan ran away with both the boys’ and girls’ team titles. The boys won 179 to second-place Ben Lomond’s 77 points, and the girls tallied 190 points to South Summit’s 63.

Saturday, April 13, the track team traveled to Logan for the Grizz Invite. Twenty-one teams gathered to contest speed, strength, and skill. Morgan’s female medley relay brought home first place with Caitlyn Flitton, Brier Gailey, Kendall Peterson, and Alexis Cox completing the race in 4:30.07.

Freshman Peterson took third in the long jump (16-00.50) in addition to running in two relays.

Grizz Invite, Logan, UT

Men’s Results

100M: Jacob Carter, 7th 11.58

1600M: Tucker Giles, 3rd 4:37.61

110M H: Tucker Giles, 4th 15.79

300M H: Maverick Guymon, 3rd 41.96; Bodie Erickson, 4th 42.04; Gavin

De Witt, 5th 42.93

Javelin: Gavin DeWitt, 3rd 147-01

High Jump: Jake Heywood, 6th 6-00.00

Long Jump: Christian Nunez, 7th 19-09.75

Women’s Results

4x400 Relay: Kate Brewer, Kendall

Peterson, Lainey Hansen, Sara Wilkinson, 4th 4:20.08

Medley Relay: Caitlyn Flitton, Brier Gailey, Kendall Peterson, Alexis Cox, 1st 4:30.07

High Jump: Abby Titus, 8th, 5-00.00

Long Jump: Kendall Peterson, 3rd 16-00.50; Abby Titus, 6th 14-06.75

Boys soccer: Morgan rolls over Union, stumbles at Ogden

By Brian Shaw

F or this Morgan Trojans boys soccer team, the goal has been made clear that they want a 3A state title. It has eluded the Trojans three times over the past 20 years; each time that they reached the championship game at state, they’ve fallen short. And in a very rare slipup, Morgan [9-2, 6-1 Region 13] lost 3-0 at Ogden on Friday, April 12. The Tigers, who started slow in region play, have won five of their last six games. Ogden scored twice in the first half and added a third in the second half to hand the Trojans their first loss of the season in region action.

Two days earlier, Morgan blasted Union by the score of 8-0 on Wednesday, April 10. Back from a 12-day spring break, the Trojans scored six times in the first half and tacked on two in the second half.

Junior Ronan Ratchford got the shutout in goal for the Trojans. Seniors Brandon Allgaier, Beau Johnson, and Jett Beckstrom each scored two goals in the home win.

Senior Nathan Haws also netted a goal for his third on the season while sophomore Trace Henderson knocked in a goal, his fifth for Morgan. Jett Beckstrom now has 15 goals for the Trojans as he continued his assault on the modern-day single-season school record of 16.

The senior Beckstrom also had two assists in the win for Morgan. The Trojans also got two assists from senior Garrett Grow, who now has six on the season.

Four other Morgan Trojans each had an assist on the day: seniors Brandon Allgaier and Nathan Haws, and sophomores Cody Adams and Trace Henderson.

The Trojans moved to 6-1 on the season with the win, giving them a one-game lead over the Ogden team they lost to this past week and a 1.5game advantage over Ben Lomond, who like the Tigers are moving up in the Region 13 standings. [BL defeated Ogden April 2 by the score of 3-1.]

Despite this past week’s loss at

Ogden, however, the Trojans are still ranked No. 2 in Utah in the latest Utah High School Activities Association [UHSAA] RPI rankings release.

The only school ranked ahead of Morgan is the Manti Templars, who are the only unbeaten team in 3A with a 10-0 record.

For the Trojans, they can only play the teams who are on their schedule. According to head coach Seth Wallace, few want to schedule this Morgan team that has already proven in the limited number of non-league games they’ve played [four in total and three away, the lone home game a 1-2 loss to 6A Syracuse] that they can play with anyone. l

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FRESHMAN KENDALL PETERSON took third place in the long jump with a jump of 16-00.50.

Photos courtesy of John Heywood

JAKE HEYWOOD celebrates clearing the bar. Heywood placed sixth in the high jump with a 6-00.00 mark.

MORGAN’S MEDLEY RELAY claimed first place at the Grizz Invite. Caitlyn Flitton, Brier Gailey, Kendall Peterson and Alexis Cox.

Morgan baseball sweeps series with South Summit

By Brian Shaw

The day before the Morgan Trojans baseball team was set to begin its two-game set with South Summit, they had a bit of a breakthrough.

Trailing by three runs after one half-inning of play against Green Canyon in a non-league game at home Monday, April 8, the Trojans had to climb back into this showdown in the bottom of the first.

They did so when senior Ben Harden hit a double and then someone drove him in. Morgan would add one more run

to trail by the more manageable score of 2-3.

In the top of the second inning, junior Beck Sheffield settled his nerves on the mound, allowing no runs as he retired the side.

Then the Trojans scored three runs and didn’t look back in a 12-6 win over Green Canyon. Brigham Spens had three RBI and senior Luke Bauerle two while Sheffield grabbed his second win of the season. That win over a school in 4A set the table for a big week for Morgan, who at 0-3 in region play needed something to go its way against South Summit

Golf team leads Region 13

By Liisa London Mecham

Morgan’s golf team continues to lead Region 13 as they wrap up their last week of the regular season and head into the Region Championship. They played at Round Valley Wednesday and Sun Hills, Thursday, April 18 before the Region 13 tournament begins next week.

In the Region rankings, Morgan currently leads Union 370 to 384 with Grantsville (407) third. Individually, Morgan’s Jane Poll is inching closer and closer to Union’s Brooklyn Brown. Brown holds an 84.3 stroke average with Poll at 84.72. Both trail Richfields’ Shelby Gardner (80.34) and Brielle Jolley (83.28) in the state rankings. Kenadee Benson (90.82) is rising in the region and state rankings, especially with her last two tournaments. Benson is currently 11th in the state with Camden Smith at 16th (95.38). Benson is golfing fourth in the region and Smith sixth.

Morgan played Monday at El Monte in Ogden and came away with the win, shooting 368 to Union’s 391. Grantsville was third. Poll and Benson tied at 84 to place first with Smith earning 9th with a 98. Kayla Gale was the Trojan’s fourth golfer with a 102. The next day, the Trojans traveled to Farr West, to battle at the Remuda Golf Course. The team showed up with passion

Wednesday, April 9.

After two scoreless innings of play, the dam broke in the top of the third as South Summit scored two runs. Morgan [10-7, 2-3 Region 13] responded by getting an RBI triple from Harden in the bottom of the third. In all, five runs crossed home plate in that third inning for the Trojans en route to an 8-4 victory.

Two days later, the Trojans were at South Summit for the second game of this home-and-home series, Friday, April 11. Morgan slammed four runs in the top of the second and 10-run ruled its rival in just five innings by the score of 13-0.

Senior Ryder Waldron went the distance for the Trojans, punching out four batters for the win. Harden continued his hot-hitting streak, going 2-for-3 from the plate with two triples for a Morgan team that combined for 11 total hits in the victory that moved the Trojans to 2-3 in the Region 13 standings.

Another three-game week that includes a home-and-home with Ben Lomond in Region 13 play awaits the Trojans on Tuesday, April 16 [away] and Thursday, April 18, at home. Morgan will wrap up the week with a non-league home game against Roy, on April 20. l

THE TROJANS SHOT their best team score last Tuesday at Remuda with a 325 overall. All four scoring players shot their best round of the year.

and focus! Poll shot a one over par, 73, while Benson lowered her score to 79 and Smith to 80, placing first, third, and fourth. Ashlyn Noss scored as the fourth golfer with a 93 on the day. Each of the four scorers had their best competition round of the season at Remuda.

Boys volleyball claims top spot in Region 13

By Liisa London Mecham

Headed into their game Tuesday evening at Grantsville, Morgan was tied with the Cowboys for first place in the region. With both teams at 2-0 in the region with wins over Ben Lomond and Ogden, the outright Region 13 leader was on the line in the game. The game did not disappoint and the Trojans emerged victorious in four games, 24-26, 25-16, 27-25, 29-27!

Coach Kyle Komenda was thrilled with his team’s performance. “I love the way we played today. Our young men showed heart, and they put the things we have been practicing the past three or four sessions into the game.”

“It’s not easy to implement new things,” he continued, “but they do it. They stayed focused tonight and kept fighting and fighting in each game.”

Morgan and Grantsville opened their first game in a back and forth battle. Morgan led at 4-2 and 5-3 before the teams traded points and ties up to 14-14. Two aces by the Cowboys put the Trojans down 14-17, but Morgan didn’t stop and tied the game at 18-18. Grantsville pulled ahead 20-24 before Morgan forced errors and

tied the game at 24-24 before falling 2426.

Komenda noted, “We have a young team. We have two or possibly three players who have played organized volleyball before. We make a lot of what we call “JV mistakes” on the court because we’re young. Hopefully we’ll have them gone before the end of the season.”

With great poise, the Trojans shook off the close loss and opened the second set with six unanswered points after Grantsville scored the first point. Freshman setter Caleb Stephens served the first six points forcing the Cowboys to call a timeout. Coming out of the time out, the Cowboys rallied and pulled within one at 7-6. Steady play on the Trojans’ side pulled them ahead 17-11. A great play at the net by Stephens extended the lead to 18-12 and a tip by Mason Williams expanded the lead even more, 20-13. Senior Christian Nunez put an exclamation point on the game with a monster kill at 23-15 before Dex Wallin served out the game to win 25-16.

The third game opened with two giant blocks by Morgan. Jack Komenda stuff blocked the Cowboys to open 1-0 and then Grants-

ville dug up the second ball that the Morgan front wall put down. The teams exchanged the lead before Grantsville pulled ahead 7-13. The Trojans caught up at 16-16, but they fell behind again 17-21 on passing and hitting errors. With the team down 20-23, Stephens got a kill to start the comeback, and Madden Bell slammed an overset to tie the game at 23-23. After a time out by the Cowboys, Wallin added a go-ahead kill to go up 24-23, but the Cowboys rallied. A kill by Komenda tied the game at 25-25. Nunez and Stephens came together to block a Cowboy kill to go up 26-25, and Komenda closed out the game with a kill to win 27-25.

Up 2-1 in the match, Morgan opened the final game down 1-4. Behind great serving by Komenda, they pulled ahead 5-4. Both teams exchanged the lead back and forth before tying at 10-10. Grantsville pulled ahead 10-16 on strong blocking and led 14-19 before a Morgan timeout. Coming out of the time out, the Trojans were fired up and scored on a kill off an overset, then Nunez added another kill and Stephens scored off a tip. Nunez served four points ending with an ace to tie the game at 22-22. Grantsville took the lead and had game point at 22-24 before serving it in the

Morgan lowered their team score from Monday to Tuesday by 43 shots from 368 to 325 and once again took first in the region. Union tallied second place (360) and Grantsville third (377). l

net for the first of four net serves that ultimately led to the Trojans’ 29-27 victory. Solid serving under pressure by Komenda and senior Jace Martinson in the end lifted the Trojans to the sole possession of first place in Region 13.

“It was a great win tonight,” Komenda concluded. “We’ll play Ogden and Ben Lomond again soon and then Grantsville. We only have four teams in the region this year. Headed into State, we want to get rid of our JV mistakes and continue to improve.”

Morgan holds a 10-6 record in their inaugural season. Five of the Trojans’ six losses are to 4A or larger schools. Their single loss to a team they will possibly meet at state is North Sanpete.

Komenda feels that Morgan will have a strong showing at State along with North Sanpete, Grantsville and Odgen.

“It’s exciting to see our sport growing. Although our region is small this year, and State will be 1A-3A, other 3A schools are planning to add teams next year. We have some high schools with great girls programs that are adding boys’ programs next year!” l

From Lisa’s Kitchen: HOMEMADE PRETZEL ROLLS

I know, being a realist, that having a recipe for homemade pretzel rolls is not as much of a necessity as having a grocery store to drop into for a quick purchase. But when my nephew, a junior at UC Santa Barbara studying Economics and Philosophy, shared with me this recipe (along with listening to verified accolades about how yummy they REALLY are) I had to give them a try. Boy did they deliver! For the menu, they were served alongside a cheese soup for dinner. Since the rolls had been brushed with melted butter after exiting the oven – they were soft and moist. I am going to make my third batch today, since gourmet burgers are now on the menu for tonight – to be served on these wondrous rolls. They literally last minutes!

Take note: Soft pretzel rolls have to be boiled in baking soda before they’re baked. Introducing the roll to the alkaline solution changes the pH level of the dough, allowing the pretzel to darken better in the oven (giving the look of the traditional pretzel – though still soft and moist)

Hicks Haven By Lisa Hicks

INGREDIENTS:

Pretzel Bread Dough

2 1/4 t Yeast

1 C Warm Water (105-110°F)

3 T Brown Sugar

2 T Milk

4 T Butter - melted

1 t Salt

3 C Flour (360g)

Baking Soda Bath

4 Q Water

1/2 C Baking Soda

Topping

1-2 T Kosher Salt

2 T Butter - melted

DIRECTIONS:

Combine yeast, water and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer (fitted with a dough hook). Let stand for 5 minutes (until foamy).

While yeast is proofing – melt butter in the microwave (under 20 seconds) and mix in milk.

Once yeast is foamy, add milk/ butter mixture on mix on low speed until just combined. Add salt and flour to the mixing

bowl and mix until fully incorporated. Knead in a mixer until dough forms a slightly tacky, but firm ball.

May need to add 1 T flour at a time to the dough until the dough ball is a little tacky, but not too tacky to handle.

Oil a larger bowl and place the dough ball in the bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and set in a warm place until the dough doubles in size.

(Takes about an hour)

Preheat the oven to 400° and bring four quarts of water to boil. When the water is boiling, slowly add the baking soda a little at a time (Be careful not to add too much at once or you will have a bubbling baking soda/water explosion)!

Remove the dough from the bowl and gently press out the air bubbles. Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll them into balls (NO second raising time) and boil in the baking soda bath for 30 seconds each side (hack: turn on stopwatch app on a smartphone to have a running timer).

Remove from the water – using a large slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet (do not use parchment paper). Bake for 18-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet once halfway through bake time. Remove from the oven and while cooling, brush with melted butter.

Photos courtesy of Kacey DeMond

JANE POLL LEADS Morgan’s team in stroke average and is second in the region. She is fourth overall individually in the state.

WHAT TO WATCH

‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ and ‘Abigail’ offer bloody good fun

By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Guru

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (in theaters)

If you’re a fan of classic Guy Ritchie films, then this is the movie for you.

“The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is the best movie Ritchie’s done for years, a return to form full of droll humor and attractive people committing a ton of violence in the director’s unique style. Add in a fantastic cast and a bit more historical groundwork than we’ve come to expect from this type of film, and you get a movie that’s a ton of Ritchie-style fun. If you’ve missed the director doing what he does best, then you definitely want to be in the audience.

Inspired by the de-classified files of Winston Churchill, “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” follows a crew of disreputable fighters on an unsanctioned mission against the Nazis. If they fail, they could be arrested by the British or tortured and killed by the Nazis. If they succeed, they cripple the Nazi’s control of the Atlantic and save Churchill from being pressured into giving in to the Nazis.

“Warfare” isn’t a deep take on the story, but that’s not what Richie does. Critics sometimes have a problem with directors who don’t constantly re-invent the wheel in their movies, lambasting them for something they’ve seen before. Audiences, however, tend to go to certain movies because they like how that particular director makes wheels. Ritchie is a fun, snappy director, and this is a fun, snappy movie. It does exactly what Ritchie meant it to do, and I for one am thrilled with the result.

Grade: Three and a half stars Abigail (in theaters)

Humor and blood splatter go great together.

The latest proof of that is “Abigail,” Hollywood’s latest take on the murderous-child trope and overall a bloody good romp. The movie delivers heaping help-

ings of both laughs and bloody, creative violence, helped along by excellent performances from Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, and Alisa Weir as the killer little girl. You won’t even mind that the movie spoils one of the movie’s big twists, though the script does get a little too distracted with backstory while keeping the secret from the characters.

The movie starts with a team of criminals who have just kidnapped the young daughter of a scary mob boss. They’re told by the person who hired them to keep the girl at an isolated mansion, but what they don’t realize is that they’ve effectively been trapped there. Will they be able to survive when the hunters become the hunted?

Though the movie is hardly revolutionary in its use

A LOOK BACK

January 24, 1935

UNDER THE CAPITOL DOME

Salt Lake City, Jan. 23 00

Following an initial week devoted largely to organizational work, listening to visiting speakers, and receiving the first of a promised deluge of bills, the twenty-first Utah Legislature Monday started its second week with 23 measure ready for consideration and indications of many more to follow. The upper house, with its newly elected president, Dr. Herbert B. Maw, in command, was responsible for 17 of the proposed new laws, or amendments to existing statutes. The house brought out eight bills. The Senate also led in introduction of joint resolutions with two in its legislative hopper. The Lower House offered only one, finding pay of legislative employees.

DON’T SOAK MINING NOW

Most authorities are now predicting a substantial rise in mining activities. If the rise comes, the legislatures of the mining states will have a good deal to say as to whether it is to be permanent or transitory.

Before the Depression, mining was continually plagued by unfair tax and regu-

latory laws. The result was that normal development was slowed down even when demand for metals was high. jobs were lost, and capital was discouraged. Long before economic storms swept the country in general, mining faced many problems. Treat mining fairly when it starts to come back and it will contribute much to increasing employment and purchasing power. It will cause the investment of money and develop business and industry. The benefits will be felt far beyond the borders of the mining state –throughout the entire nation.

of tropes, they’re delivered with the kind of panache that makes it hard to argue. This is especially true with Weir, who manages to be deeply menacing even in a cute little tutu. She also has excellent comic timing, a combination that means you end up cheering her on even when she’s menacing characters the movie’s tried hard to make you fond of.

If there is one quibble, it’s that the movie tries a little too hard on that front. The cast is all fantastic, charismatic and interesting, but the movie spends too much time on their backstories and exposition dumps. We don’t get to the violence until the start of the second act, which is the real reason we’re all there in the first place. l

Grade: Three stars

Morgan County Historical Society recognized

MORGAN – The Morgan County Historical Society (MCHS) is getting some well-deserved recognition this month from a prestigious organization based in Salt Lake City. Preservation Utah, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving historic and culturally significant aspects of the state, is hosting an annual Community Stewardship Awards ceremony, at the Memorial House in Memory Grove, Salt Lake City. Morgan’s own Historical Society, along with Morgan Valley Preservation, Morgan City, Morgan County, and Entelen Design are all slated to receive special attention at the event.

According to their release, Preservation Utah’s Community Stewardship Awards “recognizes projects, organizations, agencies, and individuals who exemplify the highest standards within the preservation movement.” There are several categories within these awards and the recognition for Rehabilitation and Restoration coming to MCHS is certainly well deserved.

Not long ago, readers will remember that MCHS was able to restore and utilize

for their new headquarters, the old train station that served Morgan for decades. The historic building, rather than being torn down and plowed under, is now restored, and serves a purpose once more: the preservation of and education surrounding Morgan and its surrounding communities. MCHS is in good company, with other honorees including The King’s English Bookshop in Salt Lake City, Emery Town, Kaffe Mercantile, and others around the state doing their best to keep historic Utah alive. So many beautiful and historic buildings across the state have been lost in the name of progress, but organizations like these, including the Morgan County Historical Society, are keeping these beautiful pieces of history alive for generations to come.

The event will be held April 25, at 10 a.m. at the Memorial House in Memory Grove, with the award ceremony taking place at 10:30 a.m. that same day. More information about the event, and about Preservation Utah can be found at preservationutah.org. l

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EDUCATION

MGES TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

Julie Heywood

By Verlene Johnson

Julie Heywood grew up in American Fork, Utah. After graduating from American Fork High School, she attended Ricks College where she earned an associate degree. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in Elementary Education.

Heywood started her teaching career 29 years ago when she taught in the preschool she owned for eight years. In the 21 years she has taught in public schools she has taught in Jordan, Alpine, Nebo, Davis, and Morgan Districts. She also taught one year in Houston Texas, and three years in Twin Falls, Idaho. In her career, she has taught preschool, first through fourth grade, and sixth grade.

“I can’t remember not wanting to be a teacher,” said Heywood. “I have always loved working with children having six younger brothers and sisters. I would play school with them all the time. My mother was also a teacher and was constantly using her degree long after she stopped teaching. Being a teacher just came naturally to me, and I knew from a young age, I would become a teacher. I love building confidence in kids and seeing them learn new things. Watching students grow is the best feeling ever!”

Heywood met her husband while they were both students at BYU in a Spanish class for returned missionaries. In addition, they were both teaching at the Mission Training Center. They will

be celebrating 30 years of marriage this year. They have lived in Mountain Green for the past six years. “I absolutely love living here,” she said. “Growing up, I had friends in Huntsville and it was always my dream to return. My husband’s work has taken us to many places and he was transferred to Syracuse, which allowed us to move to my dream location.”

In her spare time, Heywood said she loves to hike and walk with her husband and dog. I love to be outside in nature. “I’m also a big sports fan and enjoy watching all sports. I love to cook new and healthy recipes and read books. I love traveling to new places and studying the history of them.” l

MGES STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Summer seasonal help in the IT Department GREAT JOB!

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Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, April 22

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

Tuesday, April 23

Churro, Cereal Variety, Orange Juice

Fruit Cocktail

Wednesday, April 24

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait, Mini Bread

Cereal Variety, Strawberry Cup, Blueberries

Thursday, April 25

Donut Hole, Yogurt, high protein

Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits

Pears

Friday, April 26

Eggo Mini Waffles, Cereal Variety

Mandarin Oranges, Applesauce

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, April 22

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

Peaches

Tuesday, April 23

Churro, Cereal Variety, Orange Juice

Fruit Cocktail

Wednesday, April 24

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait, Pop Tart (Whole Grain), Cereal Variety

Strawberry Cup, Blueberries

Thursday, April 25

Donut Hole, Yogurt, high protein Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits

Pears

Friday, April 26

Eggo Mini Waffles, Cereal Variety

Mandarin Oranges, Applesauce

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Lunch

Monday, April 22

Macaroni and Cheese, Wheat Roll

Glazed Carrots, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges, Pears, Ginger Snap

Cookie

Tuesday, April 23

Hamburger, Hamburger bun, Cheddar Cheese, Tater Tots, ORANGES

HALVES, Grape juice, Fruit Snack

Wednesday, April 24

Chicken Drummers, Chicken Gravy

Wheat Roll, Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans, Applesauce, Peaches

Gelatin

Thursday, April 25

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

Dough

Friday, April 26

•Must

• Assist with the collection, distribution and maintenance of Chromebooks.

• Collect and inventory Chromebooks

• Test hardware and software on Chromebooks and record the deficiencies that need to be addressed so that the Chromebooks can be used by the student.

• Learn how and repair Chromebooks that are identified as fiscally feasible to repair by the IT Director or their designee.

• Learn how and PowerWash Chromebooks

• Store usable Chromebooks by auto expiration update.

Deprovision Chromebooks that have reached end of life or have been identified as non-repairable.

•n Distribute Chromebooks identified in the IT Director’s Disbursement plan to each campus.

• Other miscellaneous tasks associated with Chromebooks The remainder of the time will be spent learning how to and helping with basic infrastructure needs.

If you are interested, please apply through our district website. You will answer a few questions and submit a small resume.

https://www.morgansd.org/54040_1

Grilled Cheese, French Fries Baby Carrots, Sliced Pears, Apple Juice, Creamie Jr.

Morgan

Middle Lunch

Monday, April 22

General Tso Chicken, Brown Rice

Chicken Nuggets, Chef Salad Wheat Roll, Curly Fries, Baby Carrots, Celery Sticks, Pineapple Tidbits, Sliced Pears, Apples Oranges,Brownies

Tuesday, April 23

Dunker sticks, With Cheese

Italian Dunkers Sauce, Corn Dogs

Chicken Caesar Salad, Tater Tots

Broccoli Florets, Glazed Carrots

Mandarin Oranges, peach cup

Apples, Oranges, Sugar Cookie

Wednesday, April 24

Smothered Pork Burrito, Popcorn

Chicken, Sweet Pork Salad, Cilantro

Rice, Black Beans,Corn, Applesauce, Pears, Apples, Oranges

Slushie Cup

Sour Cream

Thursday, April 25

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Mini Corn Dogs, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges

Pineapple Tidbits, Cookie Dough

Friday, April 26

Mini French Toast, Chicken Strips / Choice, Sausage Patty, Hashbrown

Triangles, Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail, Apples Oranges,Yogurt, high protein

Mtn. Green

Middle Lunch

Monday, April 22

General Tso Chicken, Brown Rice

Chicken Nuggets, Oriental Chicken

Salad, Wheat Roll, Curly Fries

Baby Carrots, Celery Sticks

Pineapple Tidbits, Sliced Pears

Apples, Oranges, Brownies

Tuesday, April 23

Dunker sticks, With Cheese

Italian Dunkers Sauce, Corn Dogs

Chicken Caesar Salad, Tater Tots

Broccoli Florets, Glazed Carrots

Mandarin Oranges, Sliced Peaches

Apples, Oranges, Sugar Cookie

Wednesday, April 24

Smothered Pork Burrito, Popcorn

Chicken, Sweet Pork Salad

Cilantro Rice, Black Beans

Corn, Applesauce, Pears, Apples Oranges, Slushie Cup

Thursday, April 25

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Mini Corn Dogs, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges

Pineapple Tidbits, Cookie Dough

Friday, April 26

Mini French Toast, Chicken Strips / Choice, Sausage Patty, Hashbrown Triangles, Baby Carrots, Applesauce, peach cup, Apples Oranges, Yogurt, high protein

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, April 22

General Tso Chicken, Brown Rice

Chicken Nuggets, Oriental Chicken Salad, Wheat Roll, Curly Fries

Baby Carrots, Celery Sticks

Pineapple Tidbits, Sliced Pears

Apples, Oranges, Brownies

Tuesday, April 23

Dunker sticks, With Cheese, Italian Dunkers Sauce, Corn Dogs, Chicken Caesar Salad, Wheat Roll

Tater Tots, Broccoli Florets, Glazed Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, peach cup, Apples, Oranges, Sugar Cookie

Wednesday, April 24

Smothered Pork Burrito, Popcorn Chicken, Sweet Pork Salad

Wheat Roll, Cilantro Rice, Sweet potato fries, Black Beans, Corn Applesauce Pears, Apples, Oranges

Slushie Cup

Thursday, April 25

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Mini Corn Dogs, Tater Tots, Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges, Pineapple Tidbits, Cookie Dough

Friday, April 26

Mini French Toast, Chicken Strips / Choice, Sausage Patty, Wheat Roll French Fries, Hashbrown Triangles Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail, Apples, Oranges Yogurt, high protein

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BEXLEY LONDON,1ST Courtesy photo

MGMS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Our theme for March was NICE. These students are nice in class and show kindness throughout the school.

MHS Students take gold in Mechatronics

Last month, on March 23, siblings Tara and Jordan Robinson participated in a state competition for SkillsUSA and took gold in Mechatronics. Tara is a high school senior and her brother Jordan is a junior. The Robinsons have taken many of the Automation and Robotics courses offered by Davis Technical College (DTC) at Morgan High School, and they are excited to further test their knowledge and technical skills. The competition was held at Utah Valley University (UVU) and it featured several technical jobs, including cosmetology and the culinary arts.

SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations and for further education. Their vision is to produce the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success. To learn more, visit the following website: https:// www.skillsusa.org/who-we-are/

The Robinsons competed in the Mechatronics area, which is located in the Skilled and Technical Sciences category. Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field that refers to the skill sets needed in the contemporary, advanced automated manufacturing industry. At the intersection of mechanics, electronics, and computing, mechatronics specialists create simpler, smarter systems.

According to their website, “The competition requires competitors to have the

ability to understand complex systems that integrate various elements in the mechanical, fluid power and controls domain, combined with the ability to work in a team environment with people with different areas of expertise. Mechatronic specialists must have well-developed skills in pneumatic technology, electrical and electronics systems, mechanical systems, and general automation techniques and practices, including systematic troubleshooting methods. This competition consists of events designed to measure the skills required in the modern automated manufacturing environment. Competitors are required to assemble, adjust, and test an automated machine system, troubleshoot and repair a faulty machine system, and take a comprehensive written test. The competition elements have been designed to be as realistic as possible, closely resembling the tasks and activities of modern automation professionals. In addition, there is an individual oral interview. Teams are required to provide their own PLC that will be used in the construction phase.”

During the state competition, the Robinsons took part in an hour-long test that required them to read a schematic, wire up a system to match it and work according to the methods described by the instructor. All Mechatronics contestants wore Class C construction attire which consisted of an official SkillsUSA khaki short-sleeved work shirt and pants, leather work shoes, and safety glasses/goggles.

Stacey Hatch, the Davis Technical

College Automation and Robotics Instructor, coached Tara and Jordan at the event. “Tara completed the Davis Technical College Automation program last year before starting her Senior year at Morgan High School,” said Hatch. “She loved what she was learning in the program and decided to continue taking more elective classes. This made her a great candidate to compete in the Mechatronics Skills USA competition.

Jordan is finishing up his Junior year at Morgan High School and is on track to finish the Automation and Robotics program before graduating next year from Morgan High School. Tara and Jordan make a great brother and sister team. They work hard and are dedicated and determined to be the best. I am very proud of them. They work well together and will do well at Nationals.”

The SkillsUSA awards ceremony was held on Friday, March 29 at the Salt Lake Community College. Both Tara and Jordan were honored with medallions to commend their achievements. “We couldn’t have done it without Stacey. He was the one who helped us get excited for the competition,” said the Robinsons. “We are excited for Nationals and can’t wait to keep learning!” Tara and Jordan will go on to compete nationally this summer from June 24-28 at a weeklong event held in Atlanta, Georgia, with approximately 12,000 competitors from around the country, all of whom have won state titles in their respective fields. All competitors who made it to nationals took gold at the state level in their respective fields. l

4TH GRADERS

Cora Riggs, Chance Hurst, Toby Clayton, SJ Gardner Luke Mussler Courtesy photos

KINDERGARTEN Anderson Bell *not pictured, Vance Kendall, Eden Froisland, Zoe Bushell, Dylan Shelton

1ST GRADERS Shepard Steele, Aurora Woolley, Londyn Fullmer Taze Pace, Alyvia Black

2ND GRADERS

Max Keller, Evelyn Naylor, Sylvia Wilkinson, Jones Curtis, Jonathan Hyde

3RD GRADERS Reagan Johnson, Lindee Crowther, Juliet Cox Teal Randall, Joss Ouellette

TARA AND JORDAN ROBINSON wear their medallions proudly as they take a photo with their DTC instructor Stacey Hatch (From left to right: Stacey Hatch, Jordan Robinson, and Tara Robinson).

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By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: When is “Death and Other Details” coming back?

A: The slightly irritating genius detective is a pretty dependable mystery-story trope — from Sherlock Holmes to Hercule Poirot with dozens of stops in between. So you’d think that inventing a new one, and casting an established screen star in the role, would be a can’tmiss proposition at this point. But this one missed.

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Hulu’s “Death and Other Details” has been canceled after just one season.

The stylish mystery series featured the great Mandy Patinkin (“Homeland”) as the show’s resident super-sleuth. Add in a lavish setting — this time, a painstakingly restored historic cruise ship sailing the Mediterranean Sea — and a twisting plot, and you’d think they had a hit on their hands. But apparently they didn’t.

The show’s ratings were not great — it never made it into Nielsen’s Top 10 rankings for streaming shows. And the reviews weren’t, either, with Variety magazine saying the story was “more of a confusing maze than an intriguing puzzle.”

Hulu has had better luck with the second most popular kind of detective: the bumbling, well-meaning kind. Its show “Only Murders in the Building,” featuring Steve Martin (“The Jerk,” 1979), Martin

Short (“Innerspace,” 1987) and Selena Gomez (“Wizards of Waverly Place”) as neighbors who become amateur detectives, is a critical and audience hit, and recently started production on its fourth season.

Q: I love the actress who plays Michelle Mackey on “NCIS: Sydney.” Where else can I see her?

A: There’s really just one other place.

Prior to helping launch “NCIS: Sydney” in 2023, Olivia Swann was a lead character on “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” for three years, from 2019 to 2022. She played Astra Logue, a character with the kind of wild backstory that’s typical for a comic book show. She was accidentally banished to Hell, where she eventually took over to become Queen

while also wreaking havoc back on one version of Earth. (I told you it was wild.)

That really was her star-making turn, and other than that she hasn’t been in much.

She had a role in the direct-to-streaming drama “River Wild” last year and has done single episodes of a couple of British shows (“Doctors” in 2018 and “The Break” last year).

Those last two items might seem surprising if you don’t know that Swann, who plays an American investigator working in Australia on “NCIS: Sydney,” is actually from neither of those countries — she’s from England.

Haveaquestion?Emailusat questions@tvtabloid.com.Pleaseinclude yournameandtown.Personalreplieswill notbeprovided.

Monday

The Voice

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

Things get more grueling as talent competes in the playoffs during this week of competition. With the help of this season’s mega mentor Keith Urban, who will emerge from this round with their hopes and dreams still intact?

Carson Daly hosts.

American Experience

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

This brand-new, feature-length installment of this popular documentary series explores the fatal 1970s Love Canal disaster and its aftermath, which saw protests, led mostly by women, lead to the creation of federal Superfund program.

Tuesday FBI

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Justice takes many forms. A suspected family affair triggers the alarm bells for Maggie (Missy Peregrym), OA (Zeeko Zaki), Stuart (John Boyd) and the rest of the team as they attempt to keep New York City safe from terrorism and organized crime.

The Good Doctor

(4) KTVX 9 p.m.

Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) continues to be tested when new case prompts Charlie’s (Kayla Cromer) incessant stream of questions in pursuit of an answer. Meanwhile Morgan (Fiona Gubelmann) grapples with naming a guardian for Baby Eden.

Wednesday

Married at First Sight

LIFE 6 p.m.

A successful marriage is half luck and half low expectations. But when people let science pick their partner, luck just might be on their side. This “where are they now” episode checks in on couples who are wafting between success and failure.

Survivor (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

This is about the time when someone makes a shocking, crafty move that disrupts the expected plan at Tribal Council. Tiffany and Kenzie certainly look like the castaways that could go the distance, but, as always, the safe money is on Jeff Probst.

Changing Planet

(7) KUED 7 p.m.

In this season premiere, healthy coral reefs are vital to marine life. More than

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one million species depend on them, but climate change threatens these reefs. M. Sanjayan heads to the Maldives to see the efforts being taken to help their reefs survive.

Thursday

The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes

A&E 6 p.m.

This episode discusses stories from “The First 48” archives, in which witness testimony broke the case. First, a woman found executed is uncovered to be related to another murder. Then, footage from a motel shooting reveals an important eyewitness.

So Help Me Todd (2) KUTV 8 p.m.

The family that works together, gets incredibly frustrated with each other. Margaret (Maria Gay Harden) is in a tight spot and needs her son, Todd (Skylar Astin), to use a few off-the-books workarounds to keep a client from being left out in the cold.

Friday

Her Study of a Killer

LIFE 6 p.m.

This 2023 thriller joins Ellie (Natasha Wilson) as she prepares to attend her 15-year high school reunion, where the death of a well-liked teacher (Maralyn Facey) begins a series of events that threatens Ellie’s safety and future.

Fire Country

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

As the Cal Fire team continues to work the program, fighting fires as they wrestle with their pasts, public opinion of the camp grows increasingly negative, leaving everyone to wonder if their future is in jeopardy. Bode Donovan and Billy Burke star.

Saturday

48 Hours to Buy

A&E 9 a.m.

Leaving the glitz and glamour of Hollywood behind, longtime cou ple Ric and Jeanne are ready to

Friday

HBO 7 p.m.

We’re Here

pack up their bags and trade in the movie-making capital for the home of country music: Nashville. With only so much time to buy, they must move quickly.

MLS Soccer

(13) KSTU 11:30 a.m.

Joseph Paintsil, Diego Fagundez, Maya Yoshida and the LA Galaxy take on Brendan Hines-Ike, Jader Obrian, Julio Cascante and the Austin FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, in Major League Soccer action. Austin took the last meeting 3-1.

A Chef’s Deadly Revenge

LIFE 6 p.m.

Having just escaped an abusive relationship, Lucy (Kathryn Kohut) has moved to a new town and opened a gourmet restaurant. But when she meets a jealous man (Tomas Chovanec), she decides to turn the tables, setting off a game with deadly consequences.

Sunday Parish

AMC 7 p.m.

Things have gone far enough that a return to normal seems impossible for Gray (Giancarlo Esposito) and his family as they struggle with past trauma. Then, Horse (Zachary Momoh) locates an enemy within the business and gives Gray an ultimatum.

Secrets of the Hells Angels

Detectives in Oregon discover that the Hells Angels are responsible for the murders of Margo Compton and her two daughters. One officer goes on an 18-year quest to bring the guilty gang members to justice. Family and eyewitnesses tell their stories.

CSI: Vegas KUTV 9 p.m.

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but justice prevails in Sin City. With crime causing chaos on the streets and existential threats constantly threatening the fate of the crime lab, this group of brilliant forensic investigators keeps Vegas safe.

When life is a drag, you need a lot more drag. A new season of “We’re Here” premieres Friday, April 26, on HBO. In this season premiere, renowned drag queens Priyanka, Sasha Velour, Jaida Essence Hall and Latrice Royale head to small town America to foster tolerance, training residents how to dazzle in one-night performances.

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

With

“American Idol” now in its home stretch for this TV year, there’s plenty of it to be seen — and, therefore, a lot of Lionel Richie as well. The veteran singer-songwriter remains on the panel of judges as the ABC talent contest now airs both Sundays and Mondays on the way to the finale of its current season, slated for May 19. It’s the seventh season for the competition in its ABC era but the 22nd overall, including the 15 seasons it spent on Fox in its original run. Ryan Seacrest has remained as host, and for the ABC version, Richie and fellow music superstars Katy Perry and Luke Bryan have formed the judging panel, though Perry intends to leave after the current season.

Richie’s career dates back to the late 1960s, when he became a member of The Commodores, whose hits included “Machine Gun” and “Brick House.” However, Richie’s soft style found a home on such other Commodores tunes as “Easy,” “Three Times a Lady” and “Sail On,” all of which he also wrote. He wrote “Lady” as well, and after the other Commodores opted not to record it, it went to Kenny Rogers — who had his top-selling hit as a solo artist with it.

In 1982, Richie went solo himself, and he’s never looked back in doing recording studio work as well as a number of major performance tours, including those he shared with Mariah Carey in 2017 and Earth, Wind & Fire in 2023. He also has been celebrated with a number of the top honors in entertainment, including four Grammys, an Oscar and the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

Though Richie didn’t necessarily need another major chapter in his career, “American Idol” has furnished just that as he helps other singers to find their own voices, quite literally.

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

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