The Morgan County News | June 7, 2024

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First annual Front Street Festival draws huge crowd

Christmas on Commercial Street is a local’s favorite tradition to kick off the Christmas season. This has been the only time in recent history that Commercial Street is closed to auto traffic for the duration of the afternoon while the community floods the storefronts and vendors for Christmas activities.

However, on Saturday, June 1, Commercial Street was once again shut down to auto traffic so the community could enjoy the first annual Front Street Festival.

Many may ask why the name switch from Commercial Street to Front Street when the events took place on the same street. When the Transcontinental railroad reached Morgan City in 1869, businesses in Morgan relocated closer to the tracks to better serve railroad workers and to take advantage of the transportation provided by the railroad. As a result, the businesses were situated in front of the railroad, and Commercial Street also became known as Front Street.

The Front Street Festival was to celebrate the newly reconstructed train station.

In 1926, the Union Pacific Railroad constructed the depot at 98 North Commercial Street. Designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood. With help from the Morgan Valley Preservation Society, work was completed earlier this year on the nearly 100-yearold building with Morgan Historical Society moving into the building.

It was an honor to be part of Morgan County’s first festival. The small-town experience and great sense of community reminded me of what a great country we live in and how proud I am to be a part of it.

Former president

Donald Trump convicted on all 34 counts

A unanimous decision from a New York jury declared former president Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts in his hush money trial. The case is a landmark in U.S. history, as it marks the first time a former U.S. president has been convicted of a felony. Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over the case, announced that sentencing will take place July 11, but Trump and his legal team have already said they plan to appeal the conviction. Experts are still conflicted on whether or not this case, and subsequent convictions, will help or hinder the former president’s campaign as he tries, once more, to run against current president, Joe Biden.

Chad Daybell found guilty of murder

Nick Williams

The Festival kicked off with the Morgan High School Drum Line under the direction of Chad McLean. Throughout the day several groups performed musical numbers including Morgan Valley Children’s Choir, Steve Allen on the Saxophone, The Morgan Community Choir, students from Morgan Valley Music, Morgan Valley Orchestra, and Riverdale City band and concluding with Jayden Pierce playing his guitar and singing. A Morgan event just wouldn’t be the same without Jerry Pierce Emceeing the event and Golden Spike Train rides.

Food trucks and Morgan storefronts stayed busy feeding the hundreds of people enjoying the festivities. In addition, several artists displayed their talents.

“It was an honor to be part of Morgan County's first festival,” said artist Nick Williams of Odin’s Eye in Bountiful. “The small-town experience and great sense of community reminded me of what a great country we live in and how proud I am to be a part of it.” He mentioned that it was interesting to see local musicians, artists and even marching band members come together to make this a fun, family-friendly

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Peterson to get flood relief in the form of bridge widening

By Linda Petersen

Morgan County has received a FEMA hazard mitigation grant of $252,000 to reconstruct a bridge in Peterson at 4000 North 4000 West. This small bridge is prone to flooding most years, County Public Works Director Bret Heiner told the county commission on May 21.

“This is one of them that floods often,” he said. “This year [it] didn't but last year we had trouble and the year before.”

Even during a year when there isn’t a lot of flooding the bridge has issues, he said. “It'd be a great project to get out of our hair, so we don't have to go out in the middle of the night in March. It's quite often we have to take care of this problem.”

Heiner and his crews often see a lot of ice jams in the Weber River near the bridge during the winter, he said. “It just depends on the weather and how the

spring flow comes down so we would like to get this project taken care of.”

The proposed project will include the installation of box culverts and widening and increasing the height of the bridge which would increase the capacity of the flow by about double, he said.

Of the total $280,000 project funds, $159,000 will be used for culvert construction. The remaining $80,600 will serve for over-engineering and road paving.

Morgan County has to come up with a $28,000 (10 percent) match for this project which will come out of the flood mitigation fund. An overage of $833 will come out of the flood disaster fund.

Heiner applied for the grant in 2022.

“It's taken two years to design and get the money so it takes a little time to do these projects,” he said.

Commissioners responded positively to Heiner’s presentation.

“Anytime somebody gives us 90 percent money and we have to match

ten, I think is a very, very good deal,” County Commissioner Jared Anderson said.

Once the project is complete, “hopefully we don't have to worry about complaints in the spring in future years possibly having that ice jam,” County Commissioner Blaine Fackrell said.

Heiner said his department has a list of proposed projects that would target these kinds of problems as funding becomes available. Addressing these kinds of flooding problems even if they only happen every six to eight years improves the county’s roads and bridges and ensures the Public Works budget doesn’t take unexpected hits, Heiner said.

“We've got a few more projects that we'd love to get the money to fund.”

Heiner said he would send the project out to bid right away and expected to present the bids to the commission when they come in. The project must be completed by August 2025 according to the conditions of the grant. l

In another case that has been making headlines, Chad Daybell was found guilty of murder and conspiring to murder his wife, Tammy Daybell, and his new wife, Lori Vallow Daybell’s two children. Though centric to Utah and Idaho, the case had received national attention. Daybell also awaits sentencing, although in his case, the possibility of the death penalty is on the table, given the seriousness of his crime. Judge Steven Boyce, who presides over the Daybell case, will decide how long the sentencing period will last.

Mexico elects first female president

In a landmark decision, the nation of Mexico elected the first female president of the nation in its over 200-year history. Claudia Sheinbaum isn’t just the first female president of the country either, she is also the first Jewish president of Mexico, holds a doctorate in energy engineering, and was also part of a United Nations climate team that won a Nobel Prize according to CNN. Sheinbaum, whose grandparents fled Europe at the outset of the Holocaust, has stated that she and her administration intend to “look after every single Mexican without distinction.” Sheinbaum won 58% of the vote according to CNN, with the next closest competitor, Xóchilt Gálvez coming in at a distant 28%.

Thousands gather to commemorate D-day anniversary

On June 6, 1944, thousands of soldiers, sailors and aviators from the Allied nations threw themselves at the Atlantic Wall built by Germany. Over the years, the names of Omaha, Utah, Juno, Sword and Gold would be uttered with reverence when talking about D-Day, and the landings dubbed Operation Overlord. Now, 80 years later, thousands of family members, historians, politicians, reenactors and onlookers crowded those same beaches once again to commemorate the landings and pay tribute to the over 4,000 men who died that day. The occasion was marked by reenactments, speeches, wreath-laying, and more honoring what was the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany and its allies in World War II.

CARA KOOLMEES AND AMY EVERHART.

THE MORGAN COMMUNITY Choir celebrates 20 years. Courtesy photos

A LOOK BACK

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and wholesome experience for all. “As someone who lives near Morgan, I left this experience hoping to be invited again. Also hoping that Morgan County continues to be the good, traditional peaceful and wholesome American town that it is.”

Comments were made that it is fun to have a summer kickoff activity similar to the Christmas kickoff on the same street.

Festival goers picked up a train ticket that was punched as they made their way through the various stops along Front Street. These tickets were then entered into a raffle for prizes.

MVP Committee Vice Chair, Cherril Grose, said the intention is to make this a yearly event where the preservation society would spotlight a histori -

cal building in Morgan.

The Festival Committee was chaired by Heidi Williams with the help of Cherril Grose, John Patterson, Mayor Steve Gale, Ty Bailey, Cody Rendon, Jeff Mathews, Heidi Williams, Mike Kendall and Cindy Kay, all who are part of the Morgan Valley Preservation Society.

MVP would also like to thank the following for their support in helping to make the first annual Front Street Festival a success: Morgan County Historical Board, Morgan Arts Council, Morgan City, Morgan County Library, Morgan City and Morgan County.

Most of all the committee wants to say thank you to all who participated by enjoying the festival and supporting the Kick-off of the Historical Society in the newly renovated Train Depot. l

MORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Congratulations Morgan County High School Class of 2024 on graduating

The tradition of "M" Day began in 1916 when the graduating class of Morgan High School painted rocks on the side of the mountain. From 1920 to 1953, the rocks were replaced with cement, fifteen feet at a time. This monument stands as a testament to the vision of Morgan School District Superintendent H.B. Fry, who sought to create a "visible symbol of the integrity, learning, and accomplishments of Morgan High School" for future generations.

The tradition continued during Senior Week when several seniors hiked to the M to whitewash it. The M is lit throughout the night of graduation. l

Photos courtesy of the Morgan County Historical Society

GOLDEN SPIKE TRAIN gives kids free rides.

Courtesy photos

WHAT TO WATCH

By Jenniffer Wardell

The Movie Guru

Bad Boys: Ride or Die (in theaters)

“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” isn’t so much an actual movie as it is a really long epilogue to the movie that came before it.

Admittedly, 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” was easily the best of the “Bad Boys” movie series, but that was partly because it did such a good job of standing on its own. “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” utterly fails to do that, with the bulk of the emotional and narrative buildup either happening in the previous film or in the space between the movies. Though it does eventually build to a suitably entertaining climax – undoubtedly the bit that should have been attached to the last movie – the whole first half feels like padding. It’s either middling jokes or plot elements being creakily set up for use in the finale, as if the filmmakers were killing time as much as the audience will be.

If you’re interested in watching, I urge you to rewatch “Bad Boys for Life” so the plot points will be fresh in your mind. The only plot points here that don’t directly stem from that movie are Will Smith’s wedding, which happens solely so he’ll have a hostage to get emotional about later, and Martin Lawrence’s near-death experience. That plot point serves solely as a running gag, the humor of which will depend entirely on whether you think Lawrence is funny.

The ending is easily the best part of the movie, both because of the action and because we get some good, emotional follow-up on some lingering plot points from the last movie. The best part is Smith’s complicated relationship with his grown son, which he discovered he had in the last movie. He and Jacob Scipio have some nice moments, and in some theoretical better version of the movie they’re no doubt the heart of it.

Grade: One and a half stars

Jenniffer Wardell is an award-winning movie critic and member of the Utah Film Critics Association. Find her on Twitter at @wardellwriter or drop her a line at themovieguruslc@gmail.com.

Hit Man (Netflix)

Though director Richard Linklater is best known for reflective, sweetly melancholic movies, he also has a darker, more playful side. While he’s previously let that side out only in movies with Jack Black, he and Glen Powell will hopefully become even better cinematic besties. Their newest collaboration, “Hit Man,” is a sexy, incredibly fun romp with just the right amount of darkness. It has the bones of a romantic action comedy, along with the genre’s most audience-satisfying impulses, but it doesn’t feel hemmed in by it. Combined with an unexpectedly deep message and killer performances by Powell and Adria Arjona, the result is a deeply entertaining movie that also manages to feel fresh.

Powell plays Gary, a sweet, nerdy professor who

moonlights as a fake assassin for sting operations. He meets Maddy (Arjona) on one of these assignments, managing to talk her out of killing her husband and starting a relationship with her without telling her about his double life. When Maddy’s ex-husband contacts Gary to set up a hit, however, the lines between his two lives begin to blur.

Powell and Arjona are both fantastic in this. Powell, who co-wrote the script, perfectly balances Gary’s softer academic side and the darker aspects that make it so easy for him to fake being an assassin. Arjona is dynamic enough to singe the screen, and she and Powell have incredible chemistry.

Together, they make sure “Hit Man” hits right where it’s aiming.

Grade: Three and a half stars

SPORTS

Morgan High girls sports: year in review

By Liisa London Mecham

Year after year the Trojan girls teams bring home multiple championships. This year, Morgan girls brought home their first UHSAA-sanctioned cheer title and finished second in three sports: tennis, volleyball, and soccer. Morgan girls’ teams hold a grand total of 37 state titles.

In addition to the first and second-place teams, Morgan golf took third after placing first last year. Morgan softball completed one of their best years in recent history, and the Troyettes returned after a five-year hiatus to compete at state and win the Show category, placing fifth overall in their first year back. The swim team continues to increase its number of athletes while lowering their times. After losing several seniors from their 2023 State Championship teams, the track program finished fifth, and the basketball team lost in the second round of playoffs.

2024 state champions

Competitive Cheer (All-Girl)- The Competitive cheer team, coached by Sue Ann Kelsey, won their first sanctioned-state championship, earning the 3A All-Girl State title as Overall Champions and sweeping the individual competitions in Dance, Cheer, Show, and Game Time Dance & Cheer. The team placed second in 2023 in the 3A/4A division in the first year of UHSAA-sanctioned competition for competitive cheer. Previously, Morgan had won several state titles in the unsanctioned State Championships.

2024 state second place Girls Tennis- Morgan competed tough throughout the season as usual. At State, they placed second to private school powerhouse Rowland Hall by 14 points. Morgan’s Sophie Rabe and Macey Dee finished second in 2nd Singles and 3rd Singles, respectively. In 2nd Doubles, Carys Morgan and Isabella Dickman also advanced to the finals and won silver. Savannah Dutson progressed to the semifinals in 1st Singles. Willa Anderton and Kaitlyn Carter, 1st Doubles, advanced to the quarterfinals but lost to Judge Memorial.

Girls Volleyball- For the 31st year in a row (1993-2023) and 36th total time (1974,1975, 1989, 1990, 1991, 19932023), the Morgan High Volleyball Team claimed the region championship. The Trojans marched through the state tournament, but they fell to Emery in five games, 25-20, 21-25, 25-22, 22-25, 15-12, in the championship match.

Girls Soccer- No. 4 seeded Morgan defeated No. 1 seed Canyon View in the semifinals 3-0 before falling to the No. 2 seeded Ogden Tigers, 3-1 in the championship match. Morgan and Ogden continue to battle back and forth with each other in region play and at state.

2024 state third place

Girls Golf- The 2023 state champi-

ons placed third this year behind pow-

and Juan

for fourth and was named first-team All-State while Kenadee Benson and Camden Smith finished in the top 20, earning second-team All-State honors.

2024 state fifth place

Drill Team- Morgan Drill fielded a team for the first time in five years. Morgan took 5th place overall with a firstplace finish in Show and a third in Military. Welcome back Troyettes and great job!

Girls Track- After losing several seniors, the girls’ track team put together an impressive group of underclassmen to place fifth in state. Abby Titus won an individual state title in high jump and

took second in long jump.

End-of-year state results

Softball- No. 4 seeded Trojans, who held the No. 1 RPI earlier in the season, hosted their first playoff pod where they beat Richfield and advanced to the state tournament in Spanish Fork. After opening with a win over Carbon, they fell to Emery and Providence Hall in the double-elimination tournament.

Basketball- No. 11 seed in RPI, lost 72-58 to Juab in the second round of playoffs. Morgan played a tough schedule coming off their 2023 state championship and took second in Region 13 behind Grantsville.

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Morgan High boys sports: year in review

By Liisa London Mecham

L ooking back over the 2023-2024 school year, there are many amazing moments and performances. There are moments known to many that occurred under the spotlights and resulted in accolades and trophies, and there are moments known to few that happened when no one else was looking or even realized the grandeur of the action of an athlete or team. Each athlete competed with heart and dedication, and it’s exciting to look back at their accomplishments. Two boys teams brought home state titles, adding to their coffers. Golf won their sixth title while track earned their fifth. Both teams have found tre-

mendous success in recent years. Boys’ wrestling earned an outright third place whereas football, baseball and soccer achieved theoretical bronze status due to no games being played after semifinal losses in their tournaments. Morgan’s boys volleyball team excelled in its inaugural season, claiming fourth overall in the state. With 26 state championships in the books since MHS began, the male athletes at Morgan are doing a great job bringing ”honor to Morgan’s proud name.”

2024 state champions

Boys Golf – Last fall, the MHS golf team reclaimed their state championship title which they held from 20182021. They won by an impressive 15 strokes over second-place Union and

third-place Richfield. Junior Lance Loughton and senior Zayline McCleary took individual medalist and runner-up honors. This title is Morgan’s sixth overall (1994, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023).

Boys Track- The Boys’ track and field team won their fourth championship in five seasons and a sixth overall. Each member of the team added points to the total at state as the track family rallied after placing second at the Region Championships for the first time since 2015. Brogan Garrett (400m) and Tucker Giles (800m) won individual state titles while the 4x400 relay (Giles, Maverick Guymon, Kenny Whitmer, Garrett) and medley relay (Jacob Carter, Jacob Halls, Guymon, Giles) added to the stash of gold.

2024 state third place

Boys Wrestling- The boys’ wrestling team produced two individual champions, Zak Sargent and Drew Korth, and two additional finalists, Ryler Jorgensen, and Luke Woolsey. As a team, the Trojans placed third behind Juab and South Summit.

Football- The Trojans won Region 13 handily and earned a No. 3 seed in the tournament. They fell to Manti 3521 in the semifinal game, finishing the year with an 8-4 record, with three early losses coming against bigger schools including Crimson Cliffs, the 2023 4A state champions.

Boys Baseball- Trojans baseball

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erhouse Richfield

Diego. Jane Poll finished tied

THE CHEER TEAM REACTS to Morgan being announced as the first-place winner.

Courtesy photo

THE MORGAN BOYS TRACK TEAM was one of two boys teams to take state in 2023-2024. Track and tennis have earned a combined 11 state titles since 1994, and nine of those championships since 2018.

Photo by John Heywood

MORGAN’S GOLF TEAM POSES after winning the state championship last fall. They overcame horrible weather to earn back their title after losing it in 2022. Morgan golf has won six state championships.

Photo courtesy of MHS Golf

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Swimming- Morgan competed hard with the number of swimmers qualifying for state and the number of state placers increasing every year. As a team, they placed 10th at State. Brielle Sill and Lizzy Bess touched one after the other in the 100 Breaststroke to earn seventh and eighth places, respectively.

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was one win away from returning to the state title game for a chance to win Morgan's first baseball championships since 1951. No. 5 Morgan lost a 3-1 game to No. 4 Canyon View and dropped into the one-lose bracket before beating No. 1 seed Grantsville and No. 8 seed Emery to set up a rematch with Canyon View. Morgan won the rematch 8-1, forcing a second game which went to Canyon View 10-3. No. 7 Union beat Canyon View, 3-2 and 9-3, to win the state title.

Boys Soccer- The No. 2 seeded Trojans lost a heartbreaker to No. 3 Ogden in the semifinals 1-0. The Tigers went on to win the title 4-1 over No.1 Manti. Morgan finished the season with a 14-3 record. Two of their losses were to Ogden (one in the semis and one during region play 3-0), and the other to 6A Syracuse, 2-1.

Cross Country- Morgan’s young team set a goal to finish in the top 10; they were just one spot off their mark with their 11th-place finish. Rising sophomore Alexis Cox ran as Morgan’s first runner all year and will lead a young team with a lot of promise in 2024-2025. Girls state championships by sport

Volleyball: 20 (1973, 1974, 1979,

2024 state fourth place

Boys Volleyball- Morgan came very close to winning a region title in volleyball after knocking off firstplace Grantsville in Grantsville in four games. At state, Morgan won their opening two matches before falling to eventual champion, North Sanpete, 3-1, in the semifinals The Trojans will return a strong, experienced team next year for their second-year campaign.

2024 state fifth place

Boys Cross Country- After losing some runners to graduation, the young team pulled together to place fifth overall. Junior EJ Lee finished eighth overall. Morgan’s other scorers were one junior, a freshman, and two sophomores. The future looks bright for the Trojan harriers.

2024 state sixth place

Boys Swimming-The boys’ swim team continues to grow and improve.

A LOOK BACK

FREE COURSE IN RECREATION GIVEN IN M.H.S. GYM TO ALL

Next Monday evening a special free course in recreational activities will be given in the high school gymnasium. This demonstration is being sponsored by the county recreational committee and will consist of methods of recreational leadership, active and dramatic games of all types, folk dancing, etc. Directors Ray Forsber, and Jessie Scoffield, assistant director of recreation centers in Salt Lake City will be present to illustrate this activity. Anyone over sixteen years of age is invited to attend.

KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS SEED READY FOR FARMERS

The Kentucky blue grass seed, which was made available for farmers of Morgan County for building up their pastures, is now being distributed. The County Agent’s office reports that in order to obtain the seed, applications must be signed and approved at the State Relief Office and the State Department of Agriculture. Applications are still being received by Walter D. Francis, Manager of the County Relief Office. County Agent Richards is of the opinion that this seed will do much to rehabilitate the dried-out pasture lands of Morgan County.

MORGAN GRABS HONORS IN SUMMIT TOURNEY

The summit hoop tournament held in this city during the past week was a financial success and hugely enjoyed by appreciative audiences. Morgan Heiner Garage captured the championship of the tournament Tuesday night by triumphing over the Shell Oil Coalville team, a hotly contested game, 2723. Third place went to Devil’s Slide which registered a 21 to 15 victory over Park City in fifth place. The Kama boys defeated the North Summit High School 22 to 21 in the battle for fourth and sixth places. Hoytsville won the free-throw contest sinking 37 out of 50 shots. Blonquist refereed and Fowler umpired in the Coalville-Morgan game.

CORN-HOG ADJUSTMENT MEETING CALLED

County Agent, C.R. Richards, reports that the organization meeting for the Corn-Hog Adjustment Association for Morgan County will be held next Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the courthouse. The 1935 contracts are now being completed and Mr. Richards states as soon as possible after the officers are elected the contracts will be completed and forwarded to Washington for payment. He also states that there are a few hog producers that have not yet signed contracts and that this must be done immediately if they desire to enter into the 1935 program.

1989, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022)

Basketball: 5 (1990, 2003, 2004, 2021, 2023)

Cross Country: 3 (2018, 2019, 2020)

Soccer: 3 (2017, 2018, 2020)

Tennis: 3 (2019, 2021, 2022)

Competitive Cheer: 1 (2024)

Golf: 1 (2023)

The top individual placers were Elijah Pfeifer (7th-Boys 100 Freestyle) and Connor Smith (7th-Boys 100 Backstroke). Morgan’s highest finish was the Boys 400 Free Relay placing sixth.

End-of-year state results

Boys Basketball- No. 7 seed in RPI, lost 59-59 to Judge Memoria in the second round of playoffs.

Boys Tennis- Boys tennis played 15th at State. No. 13 Treyson Ordyna, 2nd Singles, upset the No. 4 seed from Ogden in the round of 16 before falling in the quarterfinals. Luke Wilson and Jackson Flitton, 1st Doubles, and Blake Hadley and Tripp Curtis, 2nd Doubles won their first-round matches to advance to the Round of 16.

State championships by sport

Football: 8 (1940, 1977, 1979, 1983, 1993, 1997, 2019, 2022)

Golf: 6 (1994, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023)

Track: 5 (1996, 2019, 2021, 2023,

Track: 1 (2023)

Drill Team: 0

Softball: 0

Swimming: 0

UHSAA sanctioned sports that Morgan didn’t have a girls team in 20232024

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Basketball: 4 (1974, 2013, 2014, 2019)

Baseball: 1 (1951)

Cross Country: 1 (2018)

Wrestling: 1 (1962)

Soccer: 0

Swimming: 0

Tennis: 0

Volleyball: 0

UHSAA sanctioned sports that Morgan didn’t have a team in 20232024 Boys Lacrosse. l

SPORTS PREDICTIONS

By Daniel Mudrow

This is my prediction for June 7: I think Maroon will beat White, 28 to 27! It is a regular Maroon/White game.

Football: Morgan opens preseason play with a tough schedule

By Brian Shaw

To open this season, there may not be a more difficult high school football schedule in all of Class 3A, let alone the state.

For this Morgan Trojans team that watched their season slip from their grasp at the 3A semifinals and that lost several starters, this schedule won’t be doing them any favors.

First off on Friday, Aug. 16, the Trojans play the home game of an originally scheduled home-and-home series against Crimson Cliffs, the defending 4A champion that absolutely throttled Green Canyon 33-0 to win that title.

Six days later on Thursday, Aug. 22, Morgan will host Sky View, another school out of 4A that was a state tournament quarterfinalist.

turns several players named Deseret News 3A honorable mention last year, they’re looking to improve on their 8-4 record under head coach Jared Barlow who himself has a 38-11 career record at the school.

Morgan will also return to play in the 3A North division minus South Summit which dropped down to 2A for football.

The Trojans are the defending division champs, having posted a 5-0 record against the likes of Ben Lomond and Grantsville, as well as Juan Diego of Salt Lake City, Ogden and Union. Morgan will again be paired up with those five teams in the 3A North.

In region play alone last year, the Trojans were absolute juggernauts, scoring 205 points and allowing just 35—the football equivalent on defense of five total touchdowns.

If anyone thinks that the preseason is over for the Trojans at this point, it is not. Morgan will travel to Idaho State University and play Pocatello Skyline at a neutral site [Holt Arena] on Saturday Aug. 31.

On Friday, Sept. 6, the Trojans will then head over to 2A state semifinalist Layton Christian for a short road trip there. Morgan will wrap up preseason play on Friday Sept. 13 with a rematch against Kearns, the team out of 5A that the Trojans upset last year by the score of 33-31.

For this Trojans team that re -

That’s an impressive stat in and of itself in five region games. What might excite Trojan faithful even more is the fact that their returning quarterback, one of their star wide receivers and their second-leading rusher are all slated to play this fall, barring unforeseen injury setbacks.

The initial roster doesn’t include several other offensive linemen, one of which was also named as an honorable mention in Class 3A last year but may once summer conditioning ends. l

A MORGAN TROJANS FOOTBALL player is bottled up at the point of attack at the 3A semifinal at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman.

Photo by Jessica Jorgensen

Disagree Better:

By Julene Reese, Julene.reese@usu.edu

and Jason Carroll, jcarroll@byu.edu

NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Contentious conversations and deep differences are dividing countries, communities, and families, but disagreeing better is possible. Scholars from Utah State University Extension and the Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young University collaborated to create Disagree Better: A Parenting Toolkit, a free online resource to help families manage disagreements better inside and outside their homes. The team presented the parent education program at the National Governor’s Association meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.

David Schramm, USU Extension family life specialist, created the bulk of three short e-courses to help parents and children learn principles and practices for better disagreements both inside and outside their homes. Jason Carroll, director of the Family Initiative at the Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young University, collaborated and directed the project.

Schramm said the goal of the project was to create simple, short, free online modules to help parents learn and apply principles related to civility, kindness, understanding, and respect.

Drawing on research, Schramm said the three lessons offer trusted tips, tools, and ideas to manage differences in better ways and take 20-30 minutes each online. The first lesson, “Start with Me,” is designed for parents to assess what kind of example they are to their children in showing respect to others, even those they disagree with. The second lesson offers tips on how to disagree better with family members at home. The third lesson focuses on better ways to manage disagreements with people outside of the home – from friends and teachers to posts on social media to the referees at youth sports games.

“Better vision and understanding reveals that there is a person behind every problem,” Schramm said. “It all starts with learning, living, and sharing

these principles at home. The lessons emphasize what we call the PAUSE approach to handling disagreements, which involves Pausing, Asking sincere questions, aiming for Understanding, Seeking common ground, and Engaging in respectful discussion.”

Carroll explained that in this time of polarization and contention, it is important to help young people learn to be peacemakers.

“This starts with us as parents and the type of example we are to our children and how we speak to and about others – it’s all about seeking to build bridges of understanding when we have differences of opinion,” he said.

The project is supported by the National Governors Association’s (NGA) Disagree Better Initiative. Schramm said that by collaborating with the NGA, the hope is that government officials from other states will share or link to these resources to help parents in their own states.

The parent toolkit was developed in support of Utah Governor Spencer Cox’s Disagree Better initiative. As this year’s NGA president, Governor Cox launched this initiative to address the growing polarization and divisiveness in public discourse by encouraging citizens to engage in open, honest, and respectful conversations about important issues facing the state and the nation.

State grants help Morgan County develop and market amenities

By Linda Petersen

Morgan County has recently been the beneficiary of two state grants.

The first, a Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant of $31,000 for the Morgan County Fairground Trail will be used to extend the 10-foot-wide multiuse trail by 1,500 linear feet from the bus garage to the pickleball courts at the entrance to the county fairgrounds which will connect it to other outdoor recreation spaces. The trail will be constructed of 3 inches of hot mix asphalt and 8 inches of untreated base course.

“Planned users of the trail system will be of all ages and include walkers, joggers, bicyclists, skateboarders, snowshoers, cross-country skiers, and others,” the project’s scope of work says.

The county is required to come up with another $31,000 percent in matching funds but half of it can be done through in-kind donations, Commissioner Blaine Fackrell told his fellow commissioners on May 21. The remainder will come from the county’s recreation fund.

I like the grant; I'm glad we got it,” he said. ‘It’ll be helping with the future plan of what we have for the fairgrounds. It will help in every aspect of what we're doing [for] the tourism and economic development of the county and the fairgrounds.”

That evening the commission voted unanimously to accept the grant and directed that the trail be put out to bid.

The second grant of $25,000 from the Utah Office of Tourism will be used to help develop a new website which will include a business directory to as-

sist visitors to Morgan Valley. The county will also develop four “visual, digital itineraries” which will showcase several local businesses. The itineraries will include activities visitors can participate in while in Morgan County and encourage them to recreate responsibility while here including respecting the local community, staying on trails and picking up trash. They will also encourage visitors to spend the night in Morgan County.

“The County’s goal with these four visual itineraries is to not only cater to a variety of interests—family-friendly, agricultural, summer travel, and winter travel—but to showcase all there is to see and do in the valley in a digestible and visually appealing way while also encouraging responsible travel,” the project’s scope of work says.

As part of this project the website developers will work with third parties such as Google and TripAdvisor to include up-to-date Morgan County information), train business owners on updating their own operating information, identify the existing inventory of dining, retail and entertainment options and determine gaps and provide up-to-date information and operating hours on analog and digital resources for existing dining options. They will also identify and evaluate existing lodging and accommodations and short-term rentals in Morgan County and launch a search engine optimization strategy.

Once they are complete and published on the new Morgan Valley website, Morgan County will promote these itineraries organically and through paid advertising on Morgan Valley’s Instagram and Facebook accounts. l

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The Davis Journal wants to help you spread the word. Please submit a photo and a short writeup of whatever you are celebrating or planning to our editor at becky.g@davisjournal.com.

This is a great way to let the community know what’s happening in your world. Our publications go into mailboxes each Friday and are produced on Mondays and Tuesdays of that week. So your deadline would be Monday at 5 p.m.

Let us help you tell the world! From your friends and neighbors at the Morgan County News!

The initiative includes public events, workshops, and online resources designed to provide Utahns and others with the tools and skills needed to engage in productive dialogue across political, cultural, and social divides. The governor’s office will partner with community organizations, schools, and local leaders to promote the initiative and encourage participation. USU Extension will promote efforts to invite parents to watch and learn from the free online courses.

“We know that conflict resolution takes work and involves difficult conversations,” Cox was quoted on the Disagree Better website. “It’s much easier to sow division than to persuade or find solutions. But we also know that no one ever changed someone’s mind by attacking them. Through healthy conflict, we’re confident that we can find common ground and improve our families, our communities, and our nation. Together, we can disagree better.”

The full program can be reviewed at DisagreeBetter.usu.edu.

About the Wheatley Institute

The Brigham Young University Wheatley Institute engages students, scholars, thought leaders and the public in research-supported work that fortifies the core institutions of the family, religion and constitutional government. Learn more at http://wheatley.byu.edu.

About Utah State University Extension

Utah State University Extension provides research-based programs and resources with the goal of improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Utah. USU Extension operates through a cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture, Utah State University, and county governments. To learn more about USU Extension courses for families, go to https://extensioncourses.usu.edu/product-category/ relationships. l

NOTICE

ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING

The Morgan Conservation District will be holding their annual budget hearing June 12, 2024 at the Morgan County Library. All residents of Morgan County are invited to attend and give input on how funds for 2024-2025 year should be allocated. The meeting will begin at 4:00pm. If there are any questions regarding the meeting or other items of discussion please contact Nikki Mortensen at (801) 259-4930 or e-mail nikkimortensen0929@gmail.com.

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Morgan County School District Board of Education Public Notice

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

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

Date: June 11, 2024

Location: District Offices, 67 North 200 East, Morgan, UT 84050

Work Meeting: 4:00 pm Training, USBA Information, Board Evaluation, Board Goals. The Board takes no action during work meetings.

Regular Meeting: 5:00 pm

I. Welcome – Board President, Gaylene Adams

II. Consent Agenda: Agenda, Minutes, Personnel, Financial Expenditures

III. Public Comment*

IV. Superintendent’s Report

a. Shop Update – Robert Kilmer

V. Business Administrator’s Report

a. Capital Projects Update

VI. Discussion Items

a. Student Activities Policy

VII. Action Items

a. Sex Education and Maturation Policy and Instructional Materials

b. Cell Phone Policy

c. Salary and Benefits Committee Recommendation

d. Superintendent and Business Administrator Contracts

e. Trip Approval(s)

f. Homeschool Application(s)

IX. Board Member Reports

X. Advanced Planning for Upcoming Events

a. No July Board Meeting

b. Next Meeting August 13, 2024, 5 pm

XI. Adjournment

Public Hearing: 6:00 pm

I. District Budget

a. District Budget Overview – Scott McMillan

b. No Truth in Taxation Hearing planned for August.

c. Budget Approval

Gaylene Adams, Board President

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

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EDUCATION

Scholarship Night

By Ethan Hoffmann

Scholarship Night is a unique opportunity offered by Morgan High School to provide students with scholarships from local businesses to jumpstart their Tertiary education. Each year, it is organized by the MHS counseling center and the MHS Scholarship Board. The Scholarship board is made up of volunteers who freely give their time to benefit the senior students of Morgan High School.

The Scholarship Board has been active for 29 years and this year they gave over $155,000 in scholarships to 124 graduating seniors. The event was held on Monday, May 20, 2024, in the Morgan High School auditorium. According to Michele Wilkinson, the mission of the event is to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating seniors (recognizing their awarded institutional scholarships) as well as award local scholarships. Local scholarships are given from various community groups including families, businesses, memori-

als, and alumni. “These generous donors are incredible,” said Wilkinson. “Many of them have donated to the scholarship fund for years. We recognized four exemplary donors this year: Wilson's Paint & Flooring, Mark & Sheila Wilkinson, The Kelly Family, and The Class of 1991. They have each donated more than 10,000 to the scholarship program. This program wouldn't be possible without our generous donors.”

The funds donated by these amazing community members will provide students with a hand-up as they embark

Adventure begins at the Morgan County Library

By Verlene Johnson

Popsicles, bounce houses, crafts and children on the front lawn of the library can only mean one thing, it’s time for Morgan County Library’s summer reading program.

Library patrons of all ages were able to sign up for the summer reading program, receiving a reading tracker to log the minutes they spend reading each week. Once a reader has reached 120 minutes of reading for the week; they are invited to take their tracker into the library where they can pick a prize from the massive prize cabinet and pick up a new tracker. Prizes range from toys and treats to gift cards and books. Participants are allowed only one prize a week.

Children, too young to read, can be read to and both child and reader can count the minutes. Adults may count the minutes they listen to audio books; however, Library Director, Erin Bott, encourages children to pick up an actual book to read for their minutes.

“We would like to see more teens and adults coming in to get prizes,” said Bott. She said the primary objective of the program is to prevent the slide of kids losing their reading skills during the summer. She continued, “When kids see their parents reading, they are more likely to read themselves because of the example being set.”

Those unable to make it to the party can still sign up for the reading summer program at the library. Library hours are Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 12-5 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays.

The library has a wide range of activities throughout the summer from story hour for toddlers and preschools to craft hour for tweens. There are tablets for younger children with computers and gaming for teenagers up to 18. On June 21, the whole family can enjoy a movie on the lawn with free popcorn. Visit the library to for a full list of activities to enjoy this summer.

The summer reading program began on June 1 and runs through July 31 with the closing party July 25. l

on the next phase of their education. The awards won't completely pay for the student’s schooling, but every little bit helps in the long run. “If the students know that they have the support of their community behind them it makes the possibility of their success even greater,” said Wilkinson. “It is truly awe-inspiring to see the donors connect with the students at the awards night and remember how much good we can do when we all step in and help.” l

MHS STERLING SCHOLARS receive a commemorative award for their dedication and hard work.

STUDENTS LINE THE risers on the stage after receiving their certificates.

Courtesy photos

SADIE MIKESELL makes a space ship out of an old CD and plastic egg.

OWEN RUPE got to decorate his space ship with jewels and pipe cleaner.

NEARLY 750 PEOPLE of all ages enjoy the summer reading kickoff party.

CHILDREN ENJOY bounce houses and slides at the library.

THE PRIZE CABINET is stocked full of prizes for readers of all ages. Courtesy photos

By Ethan Hoffmann

During the last week of school (commonly known as “Senior Sluff Week”), seniors enjoyed a relaxing range of activities to celebrate their achievements.

On Monday, May 20, students attended a Scholarship Night which recognized their institutional scholarships and awarded a number of local scholarships to qualifying participants. For more information, see (Page of Scholarship Night article)

On Tuesday, May 21, Seminary Graduation was held at the Morgan Stake Center at 7 p.m. That evening, the audience was addressed by a number of leaders and youth speakers. Following, graduating seniors were given a diploma acknowledging their hard work in the seminary program. To close, the graduates sang the EFY Medley: As Sisters in Zion and We’ll Bring the World His Truth.

On Wednesday, May 22, seniors were expected to participate in a senior service project. This was required to receive the “Senior Gift” at Operation Graduation. For the service project, there were two options available: cleaning the Mickelson Mile or whitewashing the ‘M’. According to a Facebook post, “The tradition of ‘M’ Day began in 1916 when the graduating class of Morgan High School painted rocks on the side of the mountain. From 1920 to 1953, the rocks were replaced with cement, fifteen feet at a time. This monument stands as a testament to the vision of Morgan School District Superintendent H.B. Fry, who sought to create a ‘visible symbol of the integrity, learning, and accomplishments of Morgan High School’ for future generations.” Following the service project, a Chick-fil-A lunch was served at Riverside Park.

On Thursday, May 23, seniors gathered on the Trojan football field at 7 p.m. for “Senior Sunset”. At the gate, students received their yearbooks and scanned a QR code to enter a prize raffle. Follow-

MHS senior activities

ing, seniors had their hands painted by advisors and they each had the opportunity to leave a final handprint throughout the evening, therefore "leaving their mark", on the blacktop. Students left a similar mark during “Senior Sunrise” at the beginning of the year. In addition, students were served a dinner of Little Caesar’s pizza as they made their way to the bleachers to enjoy each other’s company and sign yearbooks for the last time.

On Friday, May 24, the one hundredth-tenth annual Morgan High School Commencement Exercise was held at the Weber State Dee Events Center, Ogden, Utah at 7 p.m. After the processional, the Honor Guard presented the colors and the National Anthem was offered by Tyler Hancock, the Vocal Sterling Scholar. The Senior Class Officers, Henry Plyer, Paige Caldwell, and Lainey Hansen welcomed the participants and introduced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian speakers: Asher Van Johanson and Rebekah Anne Cornelius. The MHS Band performed a musical number directed by Chad McLean and

was followed by two speakers: Charlee Breshears, the Senior Class President, and Mack Peterson, the Student Body President. Remarks were given by Principal Luke Thomas and School Board President Gaylene Adams. MHS Administration gave the Presentation of Graduates and seniors received their diplomas. To close, the Morgan High School Senior Ovation Choir led the audience in singing the school song and the evening was drawn to a close with a recessional parade. The theme of the graduation ceremony was as follows: “Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional.” To keep with tradition, as students and their families returned to Morgan, the “M” was lit to celebrate their major milestone. Congratulations to the Morgan County High School Class of 2024 on graduating! Later that night, a party was thrown to celebrate the graduates. After four years of Operation Graduation beheld outside of Morgan, the event moved back to the high school beginning at 10 p.m. and continuing until 3 a.m. Food trucks, cotton candy, and snacks were provided to satiate students’ appetites and provide

energy for the many festivities that took place throughout the night. There was a World’s Best Corn Dogs, and El Nene Sammy truck in the parking lot, along with an assortment of nachos, candy, cookies, drinks, fruit, veggies, popcorn and more in the commons area. Some of the snacks were donated from nearby businesses, including 7-Eleven and Sam’s Club. In the Trojan Center, a mechanical bull, mini golf, bounce houses, spike ball, 9 square, and corn hole were available. Bowling and concessions were free at Parkside Lanes, Laser Tag was located in the Middle School gym, a rock climbing wall was erected near the parking lot, and a ping pong table, spinning selfie video station, and card and board games were set up in the commons area. In addition, pickleball, volleyball, kickball, and soccer were within easy reach at the tennis courts, MHS gym, baseball diamonds, and the football field accordingly. At the end of the party, minute-towin-it games and a hypnotist show were held in the auditorium. l

LET THE PARTY BEGIN! Operation Graduation returned to MHS.

SENIORS FORM A BUCKET CHAIN on the “M” mountainside.

SENIORS EAT LUNCH after the senior service project.

SENIORS DO A PHOTO SHOOT with a Senior Sunset banner.

in a name?

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: I’m loving the new season of “Doctor Who” so far, but I still miss Peter Capaldi as The Doctor. What’s he been doing since he left the role?

A: I think we always knew Peter Capaldi would land on his feet after leaving the TARDIS (for the uninitiated, that’s The Doctor’s time- and space-ship on the long-running sci-fi series “Doctor Who”). Of all the actors to play the character, Capaldi (also known for “The Thick of It”)

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was one of the most established before he took the role. So, it was no surprise that, just a few months after his four-year run was over, he was already in another big role: as Mr. Curry in the 2017 big-screen hit “Paddington 2.”

A couple of other high-profile, bigscreen appearances followed, most notably as Mr. Micawber in 2019’s “The Personal History of David Copperfield” — a whimsical adaptation of the Dickens classic that reunited Capaldi with “The Thick of It” creator Armando Iannucci.

He’s only recently returned to series television — perhaps he needed some time after “Doctor Who” — but he did it in a big way.

He’s currently starring in two different mystery thrillers: “Criminal Record” and “The Devil’s Hour.”

In Apple TV+’s “Criminal Record,” he plays an aging detective assigned to a murder case that forces him to face some of the social issues that divide modern Britain. It released its first season earlier this year, with no word yet on a renewal.

Q: Is Gerard Butler going to do another “Has Fallen” movie? I loved the first three.

A: It’s nothing but good news on this front, even if it’s a bit overdue. Yes, there will be another “Has Fallen” film, and maybe more than one. We just don’t know when.

The first three — “Olympus Has Fallen” (2013), “London Has Fallen” (2016) and “Angel Has Fallen” (2019) — were huge money-makers, so a fourth one certainly makes a lot of sense.

But you may have noticed something in those release dates: The first three films, which featured Gerard Butler (“300,” 2006) as a Secret Service agent with a knack for single-handedly saving the world, were all released three years apart. That makes the fourth one, tentatively titled “Night Has Fallen,” quite late. Two factors have slowed it down: the Hollywood strikes and the fact that Butler was suing the films’ production companies for unpaid profits from the first film. But the strikes are now over and the lawsuit is settled, so work can get underway. Unfortunately, it hasn’t — yet — though the people involved are keen.

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Monday Intervention

A&E 7 p.m.

Social media star Amber Rose makes the trip back home to Philadelphia, where she plans to help her childhood best friend, Tina, who’s struggling with a fentanyl addiction. Unfortunately, Tina is currently lost on the dangerous streets of Kensington.

Weakest Link

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

What do a bird trainer, a P.E. teacher and a landlord have in common? They’ll all be on stage with host Jane Lynch, taking part in this beloved trivia game, in which teams compete to answer rapid-fire questions in hopes of winning a huge cash jackpot.

Tuesday

Beat Shazam

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

In celebration of this coming Father’s Day, this series has invited dads from across the country to bring their kids to the game, promising some goodhearted rivalry as the fathers and their sons or daughters compete to win a million-dollar prize.

Frontline

(7) KUED 9 p.m.

This poignant and timely, hour-long episode delves deep into the ongoing protests dividing college campuses across the United States, then tackling the debate over free speech, the right to protest, antisemitism, Israel and the Palestinians.

Wednesday

The Price Is Right at Night

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

If you know the price of Hamburger Helper or a mini bike with knobby tires, you owe it to yourself to watch host Drew Carey as he takes viewers on a trip down memory lane to guess the real retail prices of products ranging from soup mix to new cars.

Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars

(13) KSTU 8 p.m.

As the recipe showdown continues, the 12 remaining entrepreneurs partner with Delish to maximize their promotional abilities. Each team is asked to create a Fourth of July inspired recipe that can be easily recreated by a novice in 30 minutes or less.

Thursday

2024 Stanley Cup Final

(4) KTVX 6 p.m.

Initially, 16 NHL teams qualified to

take part in the

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2024 Stanley Cup playoffs. Now, the remaining two teams battle it out for the chance to lift Lord Frederick Stanley’s trophy in this final round as Game 3 out of a possible seven broadcasts live.

Patti Stanger: The Matchmaker (30) KUCW 8 p.m.

Matchmaker Patti Stanger and her partner, Nick Viall, help desperate-forlove clients reach their full potential, facing fears in order to emerge ready to find their soulmate. This episode features retired NFL tight end Roland Williams.

Friday

Back to the Future

AMC 6 p.m.

From the past to the future and back again, the entirety of this time-traveling franchise plays in a massive, DeLoreanloving marathon that first joins teen Marty (Michael J. Fox) as he travels back in time to 1955, finding his parents in high school.

Greatest @Home Videos: Father’s Day Edition

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Cedric the Entertainer is back as host with this Father’s Day edition. Dad is used to getting the short end of the stick when it comes to gifts, love and to-do lists. But when the camer as are rolling, dad is in his ele ment. Just don’t show mom.

Saturday

Find My Country House

A&E 10 a.m.

Lifestyle expert Trish Suhr hosts this series premiere filled with homebuyers looking for their perfect country home. From farmhouses to cute cottages, they’re searching for architec tural works of art that feed their souls and need mowing.

Monday

Story LIFE 6 p.m.

All the downward dogs and tree poses in the world can’t save yoga instructor Kaitlin Armstrong (Caity Lotz), who disappears after being accused of killing professional cyclist Moriah Wilson (Larissa Diaz) in a fit of jealous rage. Based on actual events.

48 Hours

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

The ice is melting off some longassumed cold cases, as journalists from CBS News investigate cases that cross all aspects of the human condition, exonerating the wrongly accused and re-evaluating unsolved cases in a brandnew episode from Season 37.

Sunday

The 77th Annual Tony Awards (2) KUTV 6 p.m.

Ariana DeBose hosts this 77th annual tribute to all Broadway has to offer, including powerhouse categories such as Best Musical, Best Revival of a Play, Best Revival of a Musical and Best Book of a Musical, as well as various Best Performance categories. Naked and Afraid XL

DISC 7 p.m.

(13) KSTU 8 p.m.

The 1% Club

When one has no protection, it’s best not to get cocky. However, Malorie is looking for bigger game to hunt after successfully killing a caiman.

Meanwhile, Adam reveals a shocking secret: he hasn’t been sharing any of his food with the group. House of the Dragon

Set some 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” this Season 2 premiere shows Westeros on the verge of a catastrophic civil war as King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) and Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) prepare to battle for the Iron Throne.

“The 1% Club” celebrates Christmas in June with a brand-new episode, premiering Monday, June 10, on Fox. Contestants compete for a cash prize by answering questions that only a certain percentage of the population can answer correctly. This week, a Santa look-alike, a viral dancer and a dog fanatic are included in the 100 players.

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Patton Oswalt has been a lot of things in his entertainment career, but a game show host hasn’t been one of them … until now.

The comedian and actor has played many different professions in television and movie roles, but he’s currently very much himself as he presides over Fox’s new Monday competition “The 1% Club,” also available to stream on Prime Video. In the show, that’s based on a format being used internationally, Primetime Emmy and Grammy winner Oswalt poses questions to players who have to prove they’re in the top percentage of those who can avoid wrong answers to focus on the right ones. Episodes are also available on Prime Video.

Oswalt is no stranger to TV games from the other side, having been a contestant on ABC’s “Celebrity Jeopardy!” and earning $250,000 for charity by placing second in a tournament last year. He’s also known for the stand-up comedy specials he’s done for such outlets as Comedy Central and Netflix, but his acting roles have covered a range of projects and characters.

Seen recently in the movie

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” Oswalt started his big-screen work with “Down Periscope” in 1996 and proceeded through such other films as the acclaimed drama “Magnolia” (1999) and the comedies “Starsky and Hutch” (2004) and “22 Jump Street” (2014). He also has been in the voice casts of animated efforts including “Ratatouille” (2007) and “The Secret Life of Pets 2” (2019). As for Oswalt’s other TV work, he has been a writer as well as an actor (Fox’s “MADtv” being a notable example), and he has appeared in recent years on such shows as ABC’s “The Conners,” HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and FX’s

Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong

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.