The Morgan County New | April 26, 2024

MORGAN COUNTY NEWS

Morgan firefighter honored after losing his battle with cancer

By Verlene Johnson

The firefighting community's tightly knit bonds are often compared to a family, a sentiment exemplified by the Morgan Fire & EMS Department's gesture of lowering their flags to half-staff in honor of Firefighter Brance Brown on April 10, 2024, after his three-year battle with cancer came to an end.

Raised in Morgan, Utah, since he was 4 years old, Brown, 32, was deeply respected and loved by his community as a firefighter and EMT. “Brance was a statue of pure virtue,” Morgan County Fire Marshall, Dave Rich, said of Brown. “His mind was always at work trying to figure out how and who he could help next. His saying of ‘Keep on Keeping On’ will ring in my ears forever. He once was a nut and now is that mighty oak. His example for his boys and all of us will shine brightly as a guide for us to follow in the coming days.”

Although he didn't lose his life in the line of duty, his dedication and service were honored at his funeral. The presentation of the flag to his wife Savana, for a fallen fire-

fighter, and the ringing of the bell was a solemn and respectful gesture, symbolizing gratitude for his service. The ringing of the bell three times is a traditional way to mark the end of an emergency and the return to quarters; however, it's also used in ceremonies to honor fallen firefighters, signifying their final call in a moment of remembrance.

With the American Flag flying on the extended ladder from ladder 121 to pay tribute to Brown's service to his community, the funeral procession led by Engine 121, drove under the flag as they made their way from the Rock Church to South Morgan Cemetery. Fellow firefighters in their bunker gear honored him with a salute as Brown's casket passed by on the back of a horse-drawn wagon. This gesture showed the profound respect and gratitude felt by his colleagues and the community he served.

Not only was Brown a firefighter and EMT with Morgan County, he also was an office assistant at the Ogden Police Department, the Office/ Marketing Manager at Bingham’s Custom Meats along

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State to buy 2,600 acres in East Canyon

By Linda Petersen

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has plans to purchase a 2,600-acre property in East Canyon to expand the East Canyon Wildlife Management Area and develop more recreation opportunities in the area.

Most of the property is within the Rich Morgan-Summit Sage Grouse Management Area and provides winter and summer habitat for deer, elk, sage grouse, forest grouse, and other wildlife. With the purchase, DWR will manage 2,200 acres and add it to its wildlife management area. State Parks will manage 400 acres and has plans to provide more public access to the area by creating a new campground with 50 to 70 campsites,

“This purchase is important to further enhance public outdoor access,” Hailey Blair UDWR wildlife specialist told the Morgan County Commission April 16. “These improvements will align with the collective goal of providing a diverse range of outdoor enthusiasts with ample opportunities to connect with nature, fostering a greater

appreciation for the expansive beauty that this land has to offer.”

The property is considered contiguous vacant recreational land. It is adjacent to both East Canyon Wildlife Management Area owned by the Division of Wildlife as well as East Canyon State Park. Part of the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail runs through the property and will be preserved for perpetuity, Blair said.

The purchase will also safeguard valuable big game habitat and open up future recreational opportunities for the public such as OHV trails and mountain biking, she said. “Between wildlife and state parks, there's a lot of recreational opportunities here.”

To fund this acquisition DWR secured $5 million, State Parks secured $5 million, and the Utah Legislature gave the UDWR $8.5 million.

The acquisition came about in large part because of the vision of County Commissioner Blaine Fackrell, said Commissioner Jared Anderson.

“I believe this is increasing our public grounds by at least 20 percent; it's a huge deal for us,” Anderson said.

“I really appreciate the work that's been put into this; it's a lot of work,” he said. “I appreciate Commissioner Fackrell working hard on this. When he first proposed this to us other commissioners we said, ‘Go ahead; good luck finding 20 million.’ I don't know of any other time any other commission that's ever been able to get appropriated $20 million without a dime being spent from the county.”

The work to acquire the land began two years ago when Fackrell decided to take on the project.

“There were 16 lots allotted for this area by private people and of course, it was private ground,” he said. “One of the goals that I've had in Morgan County is to go and provide more public ground for all of us to enjoy.”

“I started working on it right away trying to find out how we could purchase this property and it finally came down with our legislative assistance,” he said. “Last March and April we started working on this. I had already talked to the

Trump Trial testimonies

With the entire cadre of jurors selected, testimonies in the hush money trial of Donald Trump began this week. Of particular note, was the testimony and examination of David Pecker, former head of the parent company of the National Enquirer. Pecker testified that, with cooperation from Michael Cohen, the National Enquirer did, in fact, bury stories that could have been damming to the Trump campaign in 2016, while pushing stories that vilified the other candidates. Further, Judge Juan Merchan, who presides over the trial, held a hearing for the gag order he issued for Trump, which Judge Merchan has said Trump has repeatedly violated.

Contact with Voyager 1

After months of receiving a glitched message from the unmanned spacecraft, NASA finally reestablished contact with Voyager 1, which was launched in 1977, and is now well over 15 billion miles from Earth - the farthest-reaching man-made object in history. With so great a distance, the capacity for repairs from Earth is extremely limited, but scientists at NASA were able to do some minor fixes to get Voyager 1 back on track and sending data back to Earth once more. It is anticipated that, at the most, Voyager 1 will be able to send data back for 1-10 more years before going offline, and continuing on into space, silent, but intact.

College protests

This week marked the celebration of Passover in the world of Judaism, but also, a marked increase in protests at college campuses around the nation, particularly in the Eastern United States. Columbia University and NYU saw increased protests, as well as increased security. The protests, which addressed the ongoing war in Palestine, were largely peaceful but ended up in a handful of arrests after the protesters were told to disperse, and refused to do so. The ramped-up protests come in the midst of increasing antisemitism across the United States and other parts of the world and have caused concern for the Jewish population at these schools.

Volcano erupts in Indonesia

Mount Ruang in Indonesia underwent multiple explosive eruptions last week, causing volcanic gases to reach the atmosphere’s second layer, thousands of feet above ground. The volcano ejected a massive ash plume and sent some volcanic gases more than 65,000 feet into the air, about 25,000 feet higher than a commercial airplane will typically fly. The eruption’s potential impacts to weather and climate are starting to come into focus, even as the danger posed by the volcano persists and evacuations continue. While it is possible for volcanoes to have a shortterm impact on the climate, Mount Ruang’s influence on the climate is predicted to be minimal.

FELLOW FIREFIGHTERS in their bunker to honor Brance.

“BRANCE WAS AN AMAZING FATHER and husband,” said his wife Savana. “He was the best brother, son and friend. We love and miss him so much!”

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with being a freelancer and small business owner he also was a farmhand and milkman at Rosehill Dairy. Through his unique work life, he made an unforgettable impact in Morgan.

Brown’s battle with stage-four colorectal cancer began in November 2020. The outpouring of emotional and financial support not only provided comfort to the Brown family but also inspired them to give back in a meaningful way.

The family started the “No One Fights Alone” foundation in honor of Brown’s love for running as a way to pay it forward. By organizing races where participants have the option to run a 5k or a 10k, the community raises money with all proceeds going to people in Morgan County who are also fighting cancer.

“The goal is to let all those fighting

cancer and their families know that No One Fights Alone,” said Brown’s sister, Bobbi Eddy.

Established as a nonprofit organization in 2023, the foundation has provided assistance to 15 families across the county with 100% of the proceeds going to those who have a family member battling cancer. “We hope it can keep growing and help as many people as we can know they are not alone in their fight,” said Eddy.

“The event is great for the whole family. Everyone comes together to have a great time and show support for those people and families fighting cancer.”

“Brance was the best younger brother in the world and the best uncle to my kids,” Eddy said paying tribute to her brother.

“He quietly went about doing good, teaching by word and example. He loved his wife, boys, family, friends, and Savior and told us often. He lived his testimony. He was full of talent. He was the life of every

party and lived life to the fullest. He was truly amazing! He has touched many lives for the better. He battled to the end with strength, courage, and faith. He is a true example of enduring well to the end. I am forever grateful and proud to be his sister.”

“Brance was a hard worker, always put others first, and had a good relationship with me and his Savior,” McCoy Eddy, Brown’s nephew said. “He was an amazing uncle.”

Another nephew, Cormick Eddy, said his uncle was a great baseball player and a great example of doing hard things.

“Brance was super fun, he helped me a lot,” Brown’s niece, Madi Brown said. “He helped me read my scriptures more. He was super fun to vacation with, my favorite vacation with Brance was the cabin.”

His brother-in-law, Matt Eddy, said Brance’s life has made a positive impact in this world. “He was a great brother-in-law and I will miss him.”

Brown’s parents also paid tribute to him. “Brance has a smile that lights up a room,” his mom Nanette Brown said. “He always said ‘Isn’t life great?’ Brance made all he knew better. He is just the best.” She also thanked all those who have supported their family during his cancer journey. “The love we have felt from this community and friends has been so much appreciated.”

“Brance had a way of brightening the day or any event by just being him,” said Brown’s dad, Jim Brown. “He will be missed but his memories and influence are forever.”

The Brown family would like to thank the wonderful community and so many others for the countless prayers, thoughts, and acts of kindness for Brance and their family. “What an amazing site of support at his services and the honors given by the Fire Department and Honor Guard that were very touching and appreciated.”l

Local grants help Morgan County businesses thrive

By Linda Petersen

Five Morgan County businesses have been able to increase their combined annual revenues by close to $250,000 thanks to small business growth opportunity grants distributed by Morgan County through the Community Economic Opportunity Board. A sixth expects to add to that total this summer.

Over the past two years, the Community Economic Opportunity Board has given out $50,000 to help local businesses grow. The program is funded through a grant from the state of Utah and does not use any tax dollars, County Commissioner Blaine Fackrell said.

At the April 16 Morgan County Commission meeting board chair John Barber and Andrew Willis BRC/SBDC business mentor/owner reported on the impact the grants have had on these businesses.

With the $6,000 it received Morgan Gym upgraded its website which led to the addition of 65 new members and an additional $50,000 in new revenue.

Shirts to a T used their grant of $12,250 to put a down payment on a new seven-head embroidery machine.

“This greatly expanded their ability to produce embroidery on products,” leading to an increase of at least $70,000 in revenue, Willis said. They also hired a web designer who is now hosting their website along with two people full-time and another part-time.

Like Morgan Gym, Brighten Blades used its $5,200 grant to upgrade its website. This allowed them to increase their visibility at trade shows, resulting in at least $20,000 in sales from the shows alone and a dozen new clients.

Two years ago, Mike Higbee of Higbee Honey/Davinci LC lost all his hives due to inclement weather. A $11,550 grant helped him purchase 64 hives. Higby now maintains 145 hives as a result and has increased revenue by $81,000. He also hired two people fulltime and another part-time to help him with the business and recently opened a retail store on Commercial Street.

Higbee recently applied for a $750,000 State Resiliency Food Sys-

USU's Nicole Reed Recognized as UAE-4HYDP Coordinator of the Year

By Sara Williams Staff Assistant II

Nicole Reed, Program Coordinator II at Utah State University Morgan County Extension, has been recognized for her unwavering dedication to youth development. Reed was recently named the Utah Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (UAE4HYDP) Coordinator of the Year. The UAE4-HYDP focuses on providing networking, professional development, and leadership opportunities for Utah's 4-H Extension Professionals. As a Program Coordinator II, Reed plays a pivotal role in ensuring the program runs smoothly here in Morgan County. Her 10 years of service to the Utah Association and the National 4-H Association, along with her commitment to the Morgan County program, were acknowledged when she received the award on April 10 during the 4-H Spring In-Service in Richfield, Utah.

Reed joined Morgan County Extension a decade ago, quickly establishing herself as an asset. “We are incredibly fortunate to have Nicole in our county,” said Amanda Christensen, USU Morgan County Extension Director. “Her hard work and dedication are only surpassed by her care and concern for the 4-H kids she mentors.”

Reed’s passion for her work is deeply rooted in her own experiences. “I have very fond memories of being in 4-H as a youth,” Reed said. “I was an active member for 12 years, participating in a wide variety of projects at the county, district, state, and national level. The most meaningful and impactful programs for me were showing and raising rabbits, as well as the government and leadership projects I did. This has had a large impact on my career path.” She continued, “I also worked in my hometown extension office during the summers when I was in high school. I remember thinking then that I would love to have Marie's job. Marie was my 4-H Program Coordinator growing up.”

Reed’s contributions extend beyond daily operations. She develops engaging programs, writes curriculum and informative fact sheets, and shares her expertise at conferences. Her colleagues consistently praise her ability to manage numerous responsibilities while remaining passionate about helping young people discover their potential.

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governor long before that and he said, ‘Go for it.’ When the governor tells me to go ahead and go for it, I'm going to go for it.”

“Morgan County did not have the money to purchase it but the state legislature, all of them were on board with preserving public ground for our county and they I think were very happy,” Fackrell added.

Morgan County’s lobbyist, Legislative Solutions, worked alongside Fackrell to put the deal together.

“You have three state senators that cover part of Morgan, and that was tremendously helpful to have that kind of

tems Infrastructure Grant which would enable him to open a 3,000-square-foot honey processing plant.

Local restaurant Phoenix House Down received a $10,000 grant to invest in marketing and to purchase a new oven so they could increase the offerings on their menu.

“They have been extremely successful with that, and they've increased their gross profit by 57 percent,” Barber said. “They’ve also hired a new manager and they've got some additional staffing.” SOS drive-thru at Parkside Lanes received its $5,000 grant too late in the season last year to create an area for food trucks with an outside seating area. This summer they will use the funds to get that project going. With the increased exposure they expect they can significantly grow their food business, Willis said.

“Each of these businesses, they're really committed to Morgan County, and they are taking a position as leaders to show other businesses what can happen with their growth,” Willis told the County Commission. “We really appreciate

“Nicole’s passion for her job is truly what makes her so effective,” said Chloee Robison, 4-H Assistant. “Nicole has taught me not only through words and actions but also through her example. If it weren't for the opportunity to work with and learn from Nicole, I wouldn't be where I am today.”

This passion is evident in the programs Reed has championed. “The programs that I am most proud of developing are rabbits, Virtual Kindness Challenge, Virtual 5K, livestock ambassadors, and horse ambassadors,” Reed said. “These programs have impacted Morgan County in a variety of ways. Some have allowed leadership and mentoring opportunities for our older youth, others have helped to bring our community together more, and some have reached a new group of participants.”

Reed’s dedication is further emphasized by her reaction to the award. “It is truly an honor and humbling to receive this award,” she said. “I do this profession because I love working with youth and helping them discover their passion, strengths, and abilities. It isn’t about the awards; those are just icing on the cake. This is my tenth year here in Morgan County and I have so much to offer, and the excitement and love for my profession still burns strong.”

This award serves as a testament to Reed's dedication to youth development in Morgan County and throughout Utah. Her passion and commitment are sure to continue inspiring future generations of 4-H participants.l

firepower as we were looking for this appropriation,” Kerry Gibson of Legislative Solutions said. “So we're just really excited this project came together at nearly a $20 million price tag and it was done with direct legislative appropriation as well as some participation from the governor's office and the Department of Natural Resources, both from Parks and Recreation and the Division of Wildlife Resources.”

The UDWR has signed a contract to purchase this property and is set to close as early as July, Blair told commissioners.

“I'm hoping that the DWR will continue to work with us as a county to help fulfill that vision that we have to make this a public place for everybody to enjoy,” Fackrell said.l

the commission and your support for this program.”

Commissioners in turn praised the work of the board and the impact the grants are having on the Morgan County business community.

“This is amazing,” Commissioner Jared Anderson said. “…This is really making a difference for people.”

“What a great resource and what amazing success stories especially in a small county like this,” he added. “We know them all [the businesses] and it’s just amazing to see these small businesses grow.”

Drawing new businesses to Morgan County is difficult, Fackrell said. So instead “we're building the businesses here and making the businesses in Morgan County sustainable,” he said. “By being sustainable it helps us as a community to have the revenue that we need without having to raise taxes.”

The Community Economic Opportunity Board is currently evaluating applications from local businesses for a new round of grant funding. l

MOUNTAIN GREEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT REPORT

Submitted by the Mountain Green Fire Protection District

Some activity for both our volunteer and paid firefighters in the last 24 hours included this wreck Wednesday morning, April 24, at the eastbound rest area on I-84 at the Weber-Morgan line. The driver lost control and hit the rest area exit sign, and airbags deployed. The driver had a minor injury, which was treated on scene and refused transport. Morgan County Fire & EMS A121 responded. Tuesday, April 23, Daycrew and volunteers responded to an odor of gas in a residence in Highlands. The resident had been smelling gas for several days outside. Readings on our meters inside showed 250ppm of natural gas

Training our new Rookies on hydrant hookup and hose line stretching and operation. This skill is very necessary for safe firefighting and for gaining confidence in our equipment, prior to learning how to do “interior” fire attack. That training will be coming soon.

and 30ppm of Carbon Monoxide. Our crew geared up and went “on air” and searched the home but were unable to determine the origin. Dominion Gas responded and continued to assess to find the cause. Electric and gas were shut down, and the residence was turned back to the homeowner for further work by an HVAC contractor. Please don’t delay reporting an odor of gas. Natural gas can explode in higher concentrations and can exclude oxygen in lower concentrations which can cause trouble breathing. You won’t be “bothering” us if you call to report the odor. A phone call could save your life.

Monday night, April 22, on Eastbound I-84, a trucker noticed smoke from his trailer wheels and pulled over, grabbed his fire extinguisher, and put out his burning brakes. Mountain Green Engine and Chief 131 and Morgan County Fire & EMS Engine 121 were dispatched to the truck fire. Morgan Engine was canceled when no fire was evident on Chief 131 arrival. Our crew members examined the undercarriage and discovered a blown wheel seal which may have caused the fire. We monitored heat with the Thermal Imager and returned to service when the temperature subsided. Firefighter Jenkins checks the wheel while Rookie Firefighter Wilkerson looks on. Fire extinguishers save your bacon! (or in this case, your frozen food.)

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SPORTS

Giles and Medley Relays place 1st at Davis Invitational

By Liisa London Mecham

Saturday, April 20, Morgan Track participated in the Davis Invitational along with 42 other schools from across classifications in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. At the Invitational, there are Invited Events for the top times and marks and Open Events for athletes who qualify for the required minimum marks.

Morgan had five individuals and two relays that placed in Invited Events. The Trojans’ Tucker Giles won the 800m race and broke his own school record in the event. His 1:54.37 topped all the other athletes and is now the new mark at Morgan High in the 800m. Also breaking his own 400m school record was Brogan Garrett. Garrett clocked a 48.40, the fourth fastest time in the state this year. In his race at Davis, Garrett finished third to the first (47.08 West Jordan) and third (48.38 Corner Canyon) fastest times in the state this year. Many top performances were recorded at Davis on Saturday amidst the tough competition.

In the Invited Long Jump, Tate Nelson leaped 20-6.0 to place fourth, and dual-sport athlete Christian Nuñez earned eighth place with a 19-10.0 jump. Abby Titus also placed eighth in the Invited High Jump with a 4-11.0 mark.

Morgan’s boys and girls Medley Relays took first place in the Invited Medleys, and each athlete brought home a gold watch along with his or her medal. All Invited first-place winners receive a gold watch at the Davis Invitational. The girls team of Brier Gailey, Caitlyn Flitton, Lauren Kobe, and Alexis Cox

ran the relay in 4:33.11 to outpace second-place Evanston by almost 10 seconds.

The boys medley crew ran a 3:43.69 to claim the top prize. The 3:39.47 race that they blazed at Pine View on March 22 is still the top mark in the event in the state this year. In the Davis meet, Jacob Carter, Enoch Johnson, Brakken Bell, and Brooks Anderton ran the race and prevailed over their competition by five seconds.

In the open division, Maverick Guymon placed fourth in the 300m Hurdles with a big PR of 40.98. The Girls 4x100m relay took second (51.03) in the open with Brier Gailey, Abby Titus, Lauren Kobe, and Caitlyn Flitton racing. In addition, the girls’ 4x400m relay placed second (4:14.91) in the open division. Members of the 4x400m relay team are Kate Brewer, Lina Weiers, Lainey Hansen, and Kendall Peterson.

Kenny Whitmer earned sixth in the open 110m hurdles (16.42), and Devan Pace threw 132-10.0 in the open javelin to earn eighth.

Morgan traveled to Grantsville April 17 for a Region 13 meet and hosted their Region 13 meet Wednesday, April 24 with almost 400 athletes (147 from Morgan) from all six region schools: Union, Grantsville, Ben Lomond, Ogden, and South Summit. The Trojans will host the Morgan Invitational meet, Saturday, April 27 with over 20 schools expected and over 500 athletes. The Region 13 Championships will be held May 9-10 at Morgan with 3A State to follow the next weekend at BYU, May 17-18.l

TUCKER GILES WON the 800m race in the Invited division and broke his own school record.

THE GIRLS 4X400M and 4x100m relays placed second in the Open Division. BROGAN GARRETT PLACED THIRD in the 400m race. He also broke his own school record and recorded the fourth fastest time in the state in the 400m this year.

TATE NELSON PLACED fourth in the Invited Long Jump and Christian Nunez placed eighth. Photos courtesy of Brennen Fuller

THE MORGAN GIRLS AND BOYS MEDLEY RELAYS claimed first place in the Invited Division at the Davis Invitational. Each first-place winner received a gold watch.

Morgan captures the Region 13 title with three wins

By Brian Shaw

F or the Morgan Trojans boys soccer team, that loss at Ogden must have had some lingering effect on them, because it permeated into the beginning of the next game at home versus Ben Lomond Wednesday, April 17.

“It was a crazy game. We were down 2-0 in the first 10 minutes,” said Morgan head coach Seth Wallace. “Then we scored 7 straight.”

Agony turned to determination as the Trojans erased any thoughts from their minds that there would be a repeat of that 0-3 loss at Ogden in the next 30 minutes, scoring four goals on Ben Lomond before halftime.

“Once we got a goal back our confidence came back,” explained Coach Wallace. From that point forward, the Trojans would knock three more goals into the net before calling it a day. Was it a mental lapse on the part of the kids in those first 10 minutes? Coach Wallace thought so.

“For sure. Ben Lomond beat Ogden and they have some really good players that weren't with them the first time we played,” said Coach Wallace, whose Morgan squad got three goals from leading scorer senior Jett Beckstrom, two more from sophomore Trace Henderson and one apiece from junior Connor Wirick and sophomore Cody Adams.

That got the Trojans up to seven wins in Region 13 play but the boys still needed at least one more W in their

final two home games: Friday, April 19 versus Grantsville and Monday, April 22 vs. South Summit.

Against Grantsville, Beckstrom had an uncharacteristically tough game missing several scoring opportunities, said Coach Wallace.

But, the other Trojans stepped up when a scoring punch was needed, provided primarily by senior Beau Johnson, who also had the first hat-trick in his career at Morgan High, scoring three times. Senior Braxton Greenwald also scored a goal as did sophomore Cody Adams, in a 5-0 romp over the

Cowboys.

Now up to eight wins on the season in Region 13 play, the Trojans hosted South Summit. It was another shutout victory for Morgan, as Beau Johnson continued his torrid scoring pace with two goals and three assists in a 6-0 thrashing of South Summit on Monday, April 22.

Sitting on nine wins, the Trojans finished the 2023-24 regular season

By Brian Shaw

After last week’s 13-0 drubbing of South Summit on Thursday April 11 in just five innings, there was a sense that the Morgan Trojans baseball team seemed to be gelling at the right time.

On Thursday April 18, senior Brigham Spens found his best stuff and threw a no-hitter in an 18-0 rout at Ben Lomond that ended after five innings.

“The team is doing great, we are currently on a seven-game win streak and hoping to continue that progress through this week!” said Morgan head coach Jed Stuart.

Spens struck out eight batters, and five Trojans players each hit two or more RBI in the shutout.

In other action this past week, junior Beck Sheffield had seven strikeouts on the pitcher’s mound, and the Trojans’ bats heated up in the top of the fifth inning and the sixth, in a 7-1 win at Ben Lomond, Thursday April 16.

with a 12-2 record and won another Region 13 title at 9-1. According to Coach Wallace, there was very little time for celebration; they had done that before and it bit them big time at state.

Instead, he said the boys will rest up and heal up for the long haul ahead at the 3A state soccer tournament, which for these Trojans begins bright and early on May 1. l

Morgan [14-7, 4-3 Region 13] got two RBI from Sheffield, two more from sophomore George Jensen, an RBI triple from junior Camron Talbot, and one run apiece from senior Ryder Waldron and junior Ryker Moser in the rout.

On Friday, April 17, the Trojans welcomed Providence Hall to Morgan County and outlasted the Patriots in a 6-4 slugfest. Morgan scored one run in each of the six-and-a-half innings played, as senior Ryder Waldron scattered seven hits for the Trojans.

Senior Ben Harden slammed an RBI triple and senior Tryker Jones helped himself to a triple in the victory that saw the Trojans manufacture runs in a variety of ways against the school from southwest Salt Lake County.

Morgan wrapped up a busy week, winning its third game away from home in seven days in an 11-6 victory at Roy on Saturday, April 20. It was a big win for the Trojans, their seventh straight, and junior Camron Talbot continued his hot streak on the pitcher’s mound, notching his sixth victory.

At the moment, Morgan is the No. 7 seed according to the UHSAA RPI— second highest in Region 13. While the Trojans are firing on all cylinders at this point, Morgan head coach Jed Stuart said his team is composed and preparing for what could be a memorable trip at the 3A state tournament.

“We are focusing one game at a time right now, knowing the playoffs are just a short time away.” l

SENIOR CONNOR CANFIELD (NO. 7) celebrates Morgan’s Region 13-clinching victory on Monday April 22.

THE MORGAN TROJANS boys soccer team huddles before the second half of a 6-0 win over South Summit Monday April 22. Photos by Seth Wallace

‘Challengers’ and ‘Scoop’ offer their own kind of power plays

By Jenniffer Wardell

C hallengers (in theaters) All’s fair in love, war, and tennis. But that doesn’t mean there are any survivors.

That’s definitely the case in “Challengers,” the tense, sexy, psychological new movie by director Luca Guadagnino. The movie chronicles the shifting power plays between the three central characters, both on and off the tennis court, and the endless question of where and if different kinds of love fit into all of it. The sports scenes are gripping, but what will really capture your attention is tracing the way the three characters push and pull each other into the best and worst versions of themselves.

The movie starts with a classic sports trope, the tense face-off between two rivals. Why they’re rivals, and why the seemingly insignificant match is so important to them both, is slowly revealed through flash -

backs that show how deeply all three characters are intertwined. You trace their lives through the time jumps the same way you would volleys in a tennis match, propelled by shifting, sometimes hidden desires that the boys sometimes don’t understand themselves.

Josh O’Conner and Mike Faist are fascinating as the two men caught in the years-long game, friends and enemies with a constant undercurrent of something more. Zendaya is even more interesting, the real power player who controls the boys’ lifelong match with a subtlety and skill neither of them can match. The movie’s one failing is that we don’t get to see enough of what drives her –once she loses her own ability to get on the court because of an injury, her motivations become too opaque to really sink your teeth into. It drains her character’s power, and since Zendaya brought the most propulsive force to the movie it’s a distinct loss. Whether it’s love, war, or tennis, it’s the players that really make it mean something.

Grade: Three and a half stars

Scoop (Netflix)

Journalism movies are designed to scratch a very particular itch.

Since they’re designed around stories big enough to justify their own movies, we already know what the big reveal is. Journalism movies are for those of us who are interested in the story behind the story, all the twists and turns it took to bring the truth to light. It’s a specific audience, but for people who fit the bill it can be quite satisfying.

“Scoop,” which focuses on the Prince Andrew BBC interview that cost him his titles, finds that satisfaction on a more psychological level. The dark secrets here are firmly in the prince’s head, all of them connected to his involvement with sex trafficker Harvey Weinstein. What the journalists here have to do is a careful dance of trust and truth, maneuvering the prince into a position where he condemns himself on national television.

The movie assumes a certain amount of background knowledge of the Weinstein situation that not everyone may have, though it does eventually outline the basic facts. A quick refresh beforehand will let you enjoy the movie more, along with an understanding of just how much power and protection the royal family has in England. No matter how many facts they had, they still had to lure the prince outside of the protective fence of his mother’s power.

Billie Piper and Gillian Anderson are both great as classic journalistic archetypes. Piper is a features coordinator that wants respect, while Anderson is a seasoned interviewer who still feels the pressure of being a woman in a man’s world. Rufus Sewell is nearly unrecognizable as Prince Andrew, hiding behind a collapsing wall of his own justifications.

If you’re interested, you can watch the real interview after the movie’s done. It makes the whole thing that much more satisfying.

Grade: Two and a half stars

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EDUCATION MES STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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SCHOOL BOARD REPORT

This month’s meeting of the Morgan County School District Board of Education focused on goals and grants. Here are your highlights.

The bulk of the meeting featured administrators from each school giving updates on their Student Success Plans and how they plan to use Trust lands and TSSA funds to support the goals outlined in those plans. These funds are designated to support core learning in literacy, numeracy, and science and must include clear means of measuring student achievement.

In the order of their presentations:

Morgan Middle School’s goals include increasing math and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency by focusing on personnel to emphasize skills across curriculums and through academic extensions as well as providing additional teacher training and instructional supplies. Mountain Green Middle School’s goals are similar and include teacher training that focuses on interventions and helping students develop study skills. Both schools will use the end-of-level RISE test scores to track benchmark and growth scores over multiple years.

Morgan Elementary School is focused on implementing more targeted interventions, updating ELA curriculum, and providing more curriculum support overall. Principal Wilkinson also took a moment to thank the “cadre of aids [who] have been trained to understand the why and the what to support learning targets.” Mountain Green Elementary School is also focused on interventions for specific academic needs to help students achieve a full grade of progress each year. Specifically, MGES is adding an early learning coach for grade 2, funding software for support programs, and instructional materials.

The RISE test is designed to measure proficiency levels for students in

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Breakfast

Monday, April 29

Breakfast Bar, Scrambled eggs

Cereal Variety, Apple Wedges

Sliced Peaches

Tuesday, April 30

Egg McMuffin, Hashbrown Triangles

Cereal Variety, Orange Juice

Fruit Cocktail

Wednesday, May 1

Donut, Yeast (unfrosted), Yogurt Snack-able, Cereal Variety, Blueberries, Strawberry Cup

Thursday, May 2

Pancake Sausage Stick, Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits, Pears

Friday, May 3

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Mini Bagels, Yogurt, high protein, Cereal Variety, Grapes, Applesauce

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Middle & HS Breakfast

Monday, April 29

Breakfast Bar, Scrambled eggs

Cereal Variety, Apple Wedges

Sliced Peaches

Tuesday, April 30

Egg McMuffin, Hashbrown Triangles

Cereal Variety, Orange Juice

Fruit Cocktail

Wednesday, May 1

Donut, Yeast (unfrosted), Yogurt

Snack-able, Cereal Variety, Blueberries, Strawberry Cup

Thursday, May 2

Pancake Sausage Stick, Cereal Variety, Pineapple Tidbits, Pears

Friday, May 3

grades 3 through 8 core subjects. While this is only one assessment our schools use, test results do help us identify students who have a strong grasp of essential skills and knowledge and who may need additional support in specific areas as well as track student growth over multiple years.

Morgan High School’s goals tie students’ core skills and knowledge to college and career readiness. Their funds provide additional teachers, training, and support materials. They are also allocating funds for a certified study hall teacher, before- and after-school tutoring, a college and career advisor, and an expansion of in-person concurrent enrollment options. At the high school, student proficiency and growth are measured, in part, by the ACT Aspire for 9th and 10th grades and the ACT for 11th grade.

If you have questions about any of these goals, funding programs, or tests, please contact your school (administrator, counselor, or teacher) or your school’s community council.

In other news, the board approved the bell schedules for the 2024-25 school year (see your school’s website), selected Megan Phillips as the parent-at-large member of the Sex Ed Committee (from a random drawing of volunteers), and applauded STEAM Night at MGES and the work of the Morgan Education Foundation.

The mood of the meeting was best summed up by Student Member Chloee Clark: “We’re ready to finish the year strong.”

The board will have a work meeting in May to address board policies, followed by the next public meeting on May 14 at 5 p.m.

Gwen Romero, Public Information Officer

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Mini Bagels, Yogurt, high protein, Cereal Variety, Grapes, Applesauce

Morgan & Mtn. Green

Elementary Lunch

Monday, April 29

Mini Corn Dogs, Crinkle French Fries, Broccoli, Applesauce

Mandarin Oranges, Mrs Field Choc

Chip Cookie

Tuesday, April 30

Spaghetti, Wheat Roll, Celery Sticks

Peas, Peach cup, Pears

Yogurt, high protein

Wednesday, May 1

Teriyaki Chicken, Brown Rice

Edamame, Mixed Vegetable, Peaches, Applesauce, Fortune

Cookie

Thursday, May 2

Pizza Sticks, Marinara sauce

Cucumber Slices,Grape Tomatoes

Pineapple Tidbits, Apple Wedges

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Friday, May 3

Turkey Deli Slice, Wheat Bun

French Fries, Baby Carrots

Orange Juice, Fruit Cocktail

Goldfish Grahams

Morgan

Middle Lunch

Monday, April 29

Turkey Deli Slice, Wheat Bun

Chicken Caesar Salad, Grilled Cheese, Wheat Roll, Broccoli

Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail

Applesauce, Apples, Oranges

Snack pack Pudding

Tuesday, April 30

Pulled Pork, Wheat Bun, Chicken Fillet Sandwich, Baby Carrots

Waffle Fries, Applesauce, Sliced

Peaches, Apples, Oranges

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Wednesday, May 1

Chicken Drummers, Popcorn Chicken, BLT Salad, Wheat Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, French Fries, Fruit Cocktail, Sliced Peaches

Apples, Oranges, Gelatin

Thursday, May 2

Chicken Alfredo, Mini Corn Dogs

Chicken Caesar Salad, Bread stick 1ww, Tater Tots, Peas, Baby Carrots

Pears, Applesauce, Apples, Oranges, Applesauce Cookie

Friday, May 3

Pepperoni Cheese Ripper, Chicken Strips / Choice, Corn, Baby Carrots

Celery Sticks, peach cup, Mandarin Oranges, Apples, Oranges

Pumpkin Cake

Mtn. Green

Middle Lunch

Monday, April 29

Chicken Nuggets, Corn Dogs

Chicken Caesar Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Broccoli, Baby Carrots

Fruit Cocktail, Applesauce, Apples Oranges, Snack pack Pudding

Tuesday, April 30

Pulled Pork, Wheat Bun, Chicken Fillet Sandwich, Baby Carrots Waffle Fries, Applesauce, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Wednesday, May 1

Chicken Fillet Patty, Country Gravy

Popcorn Chicken, BLT Salad

Wheat Roll, Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans, French Fries

Fruit Cocktail, Sliced Peaches

Apples, Oranges, Gelatin

Thursday, May 2

Chicken Alfredo, Mini Corn Dogs

Chicken Caesar Salad, Bread stick 1ww, Tater Tots, Peas, Baby Carrots

Pears, Blueberries, Apples, Oranges Applesauce Cookie

Friday, May 3

Pepperoni Cheese Ripper, Chicken Strips / Choice, Baby Carrots Corn, Celery Sticks, Strawberry Cup Mandarin Oranges, Apples, Oranges, Creamie Jr.

Morgan High Lunch

Monday, April 29

Taco Soup, Tortilla Strips, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Caesar Salad, Wheat Roll, French Fries, Broccoli Florets, Baby Carrots

Fruit Cocktail, Applesauce, Apples Oranges, Snack pack Pudding

Tuesday, April 30

Pulled Pork, Wheat Bun, Chicken Fillet Sandwich, Wheat Roll, Baby Carrots, Waffle Fries, Applesauce

Sliced Peaches, Apples, Oranges

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Wednesday, May 1

Chicken Fillet Patty, Country Gravy Popcorn Chicken, BLT Salad, Wheat Roll, Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans, French Fries, Fruit Cocktail, Sliced Peaches, Apples

Oranges, Gelatin

Thursday, May 2

Chicken Alfredo, Mini Corn Dogs

Chicken Caesar Salad, Bread stick 1ww, Tater Tots, Peas, Baby Carrots Pears, Applesauce,Apples, Oranges, Pumpkin Cake

Friday, May 3

Pepperoni Cheese Ripper, Chicken Strips / Choice, Wheat Roll, French Fries, Baby Carrots, Corn, Celery Sticks, peach cup, Mandarin Oranges, Apples, Oranges, Applesauce Cookie

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Morgan Valley Chamber Orchestra

By Ethan Hoffmann

On April 16, the Morgan County Chamber Orchestra performed at Morgan High

School. At 7, visitors were welcomed in to attend the concert and listen to a stunning array of violins, violas, cellos, and more.

A LOOK BACK

January 31, 1935

DEWILT HARDING AWARDED FARM BUREAU MEDAL

DeWilt Harding, of Morgan, was given a medal by the State Farm Bureau for outstanding work as a 4-H club leader. This medal was presented to Mr. Harding at the State Farm Bureau Convention held at Salt Lake City last week. The presentation was made by Joseph Anderson, President of the Utah State Farm Bureau. DeWilt has been a leader in the 4-H club for the past five years and has made a splendid record in the work accomplished as well as in the number of boys who have completed their projects under his direction. There are many club leaders in Morgan County who have done very good work, but Mr. Richards, states that this is the first time a club leader from Morgan County has been awarded a Farm Bureau medal tor outstanding 4-H club leadership.

MORGAN-WASATCH TIED FOR CHAMPION SUMMIT LEADERSHIP

As a result of this week’s battles in the Summit district, Wasatch advanced to a tie with Morgan for first-place honors, and North Summit bounded back into the race and a tie with Park City for second place.

Friday evening Morgan defeated North Summit, 21-24, in a nip and tuck battle at Morgan. South Summit lost to Park City 43-27, while Heber defeated Judge Memorial by 33 to 28.

OLSEN GARAGE REMODELED

The Olsen Garage has been remodeled during the past two weeks and the painters are now on the job finishing the work. The front part of the building has been partitioned off and will be used for a showroom and office. The entire front has been glassed in making a splendid display room. The interior is being repainted, and the floor will have a new rubber covering, making one of the most up-to-date places possible. When the remodeling is completed the new Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles will be on display.

VISIT MORGAN COUNTY

D.C. Jensen and Mr. Homer, representing the State Board of Education in the direction of the FERA adult educational movement were in Morgan County Thursday on a tour of inspection.

Among the projects they visited were Mrs. Carma Newbold’s cosmetic Science class which was being held at Porterville, adult business classes at the high school under the direction of Clarence Rich, and the archery program at the gymnasium under the direction of Von Tippetts.

The comments on the work being done in Morgan County were very favorable. They reported that Morgan is the only place where archery is being taught under this program.

Mr. Jensen and Mr. Homer also visited the Peterson Archery Club, where sixteen members were shooting. They urged the continuance of this especially adaptive sport.

R.R. FRY CELEBRATES

SEVENTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY

The children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Fry assembled to celebrate the seventy-first birthday anniversary of their father, Richard R. Fry, at his home Sunday. The event was in honor also of the seventeenth birthday anniversary of Miss Iva Lue Heiner, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fry, whose birthday occurred on the same day.

VIVACE AND CHAMBER play together.

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: I would like to know why every time I look to see if “The Enemy Within” with Forest Whitaker is available free, it always has a price to pay. They play so many older movies on a lot of different channels. Do you know what stops them from playing certain movies?

A: The 1994 political thriller “The Enemy Within,” in which Forest Whitaker plays an

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army colonel who uncovers a secret military plot against the president, essentially has two strikes against it.

First, it was a made-for-TV movie produced by HBO, and its broadcast rights remain with the company. And second, it was a made-for-TV movie that was produced 30 years ago.

These two factors together make it a little difficult to find.

The fact that its rights are held by HBO and its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, means other companies have to pay HBO to make “The Enemy Within” available to their audiences. And those companies will generally pass that cost along to you.

If you have an account with HBO’s streaming service, Max, you can stream “The Enemy Within” for free online any time you want, because it’s an HBO

movie. However, it never gets a spot on the HBO channel because it is, after all, a 30-year-old TV movie. And, it’s just not popular enough now to get that kind of airplay.

Q: Bruce Willis seems to play a cop a lot — was he ever in law enforcement?

A: Modern great Hollywood leading man Bruce Willis (“Pulp Fiction,” 1994) does seem to lean towards police roles — including in his recent Detective Knight movies. While he was never a cop in real life, as he played in “Die Hard” (1988), he was a security guard, as he played in “Unbreakable” (2000). Thus, as his “Unbreakable” antagonist, Mr. Glass (played by his “Pulp Fiction” co-star

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Monday American Idol

(4) KTVX 6 p.m.

The live shows begin. Expect highoctane, live performances from this year’s contestants, and on-the-spot reactions from judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Only the best contestants will make it to the next round.

Deal or No Deal Island

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

A deal’s a deal. But with $200 million on the line, you’ve got to make sure you’re getting every penny’s worth. Although this “Deal or No Deal” spinoff began with 13 contestants, as the numbers dwindle, the winnings only get bigger.

Tuesday

The Cleaning Lady

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Thony’s (Elodie Yung) descent into chaos prompts Fiona (Martha Millan) to seek Russo’s (Liza Weil) assistance, while Ramona (Kate del Castillo) and Jorge (Santiago Cabrera) diligently work to tidy up, making sure their tracks remain hidden.

The Express Way With Dulé Hill

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

While on a road trip to appreciate the transformative power of the arts, Dulé Hill stops in Appalachia, where he learns how music can heal from a master luthier who helps opioid addicts before experiencing a fusion of Latin American folk and bluegrass.

Wednesday

Dance Moms

LIFE 6 p.m.

JoJo Siwa, Chloe Lukasiak, Brooke Hyland, Paige Hyland, Kendall Vertes and Kalani Hilliker reunite for this twohour reunion special. Joined by several of the moms as well, the ladies look back at the series that became a worldwide pop culture sensation. A Brief History of the Future (7) KUED 8 p.m.

Humans are resilient. The planet is resilient. But when we look into the choices humans make as a community, plenty of those are having lasting negative effects. Can humanity find a way to work smarter in order to make everyone more prosperous?

Thursday

Law & Order (5) KSL 7 p.m.

Tony Goldwyn, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks and Odelya Halevi star in a new episode of this highly-popular procedural series, each playing dedicated civil servants who work hard to solve crimes and bring criminals to justice in New York City.

Grey’s Anatomy

(4) KTVX 8 p.m.

The longest-running medical drama will continue that streak with word it’s being renewed for its 21st season. Meanwhile, the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial find that being a doctor is a bit different from playing doctor as they mix business with pleasure.

Friday

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Live from LDLC Arena in Lyon-Décines, France, the superstars of WWE prepare for the Backlash PLE. Who will step up to new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes and make an attempt to end his reign before it even gets off the ground?

Great Performances

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

In an effort to compose a piece of music for the very first time, host Scott Yoo looks for assistance from others in the music world, including composer Stuart Goodyear and bassist and pianist Susan Cahill, and inspiration from his Japanese heritage.

Saturday

48 Hours to Buy A&E 9 a.m.

It’s not easy to move with four-yearold twins and three lively dogs, but when Sgt. First Class Snyder receives a change of office that would move his growing family from Tacoma, Wash., this Army family rises to the challenge and begins house hunting.

150th Kentucky Derby

(5) KSL 12:30 p.m.

It’s time for the most thrilling two minutes in sports. The presti

Tuesday

(5) KSL 7:30 p.m

Lopez vs Lopez

gious Kentucky Derby celebrates its historic 150th edition at the iconic Churchill Downs track. The world’s finest thoroughbreds vie for the chance to etch their names into racing lore.

48 Hours

(2) KUTV 9 p.m.

This investigative newsmagazine delves into captivating crime and justice stories that encompass various facets of human life. CBS News reporters provide thorough examinations of each narrative, prioritizing the unraveling of the central mystery.

Sunday

PGA Tour Golf

(2) KUTV 1 p.m.

Jason Day found himself atop the leaderboard after the final round at last year’s CJ Cup Byron Nelson with a score of -23, while K.H. Lee captured the trophy in ’21 and ’22. Expect big crowds and an exciting finish at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.

American Idol

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Time to set fire to the rain; it’s Adele night on “Idol.” Singers, each sharing a dream of one day becoming a superstar, take to the stage in this beloved singing competition series and compete in a series of challenging rounds to prove their talent.

Naked and Afraid

DISC 9 p.m.

Two strangers — left naked and alone in a desolate location, without any food or water — must brave the elements and attempt to survive together in the harsh Colombian jungle. This week, a

Season 2 of “Lopez vs Lopez” comes to a laugh-inducing end Tuesday, April 30, on NBC. In this season finale, George and his daughter, Mayan, push as many of each other’s buttons as is humanly possible while trying to reconnect. But can they teach the next generation how to forgive and forget versus annoying each other?

people.”

But that was just a brief gig he took after high school before enrolling as a drama student at Montclair State University. In fact, it was always going to be acting for Willis.

Much of that acting, as you say, has been as a cop. And it’s telling that he returned to type for his last few roles, taking the lead in the independently produced Detective Knight franchise, starting with “Detective Knight: Rogue” in 2022. The third — and now, it seems, final — Detective Knight film, “Detective Knight: Independence,” was released last year.

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By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Jennifer Connelly dipped into the world of fantasy early in her career, so it’s not entirely surprising to see her return to it now.

The Oscar-winning actress has gone back to stories of the supernatural and science fiction with reasonable regularity, and her latest is “Dark Matter,” an Apple TV+ series that begins streaming with the first two of its eight episodes Wednesday, May 8. In the adaptation of the book by Blake Crouch (“Wayward Pines”), Connelly plays the wife of a physicist (Joel Edgerton, “The Gift,” 2015) who is taken from his real life into an alternate reality, from which he struggles to get back to the world he knows and to save his family. Alice Braga (“I Am Legend,” 2007), Jimmi Simpson (“Pachinko”) and Oakes Fegley (“Pete’s Dragon,” 2016) also are featured in the drama.

The Jim Henson-directed 1986 fantasy film “Labyrinth” gave Connelly one of her first major roles (opposite David Bowie, “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” 1976) and has attained cult status over the years. Whether for that reason or others, she has returned to otherworldly tales in such projects as “The Rocketeer” (1991), “Dark City” (1998), “Hulk” (2003), “Dark Water” (2005), “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (2008), “Inkheart” (2008), “Winter’s Tale” (2014) and “Alita: Battle Angel” (2019). At the same time, Connelly projects a down-to-earth relatability that has brought her other prime acting opportunities, as with her Academy Awardhonored performance as mathematician John Nash’s (Russell Crowe, “Gladiator,” 2000) wife, Alicia, in director Ron Howard’s “A Beautiful Mind” (2001). That picture also brought her a husband, since she married co-star Paul Bettany (“WandaVision”) later. “House of Sand and Fog” (2003), casting Connelly as a woman trying to regain her former residence from its new tenants, is another of her particularly notable credits.

Samuel L. Jackson) told his character, he “chose to protect

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

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.