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MORGAN VALLEY GEARS UP TO CELEBRATE THE
By Verlene Johnson
FOURTH OF JULY
Planes, trains, and automobiles, all part of the July 4 celebration in Morgan.
Independence Day celebrations have been a tradition in the Morgan Valley for decades. With parades, flyover, vendors and music in the park topping it all off with fireworks; there may be no better place to spend a small-town Fourth than in Morgan.
Morgan’s Fourth kicks off at Riverside Park, with a 5K sponsored by Morgan High School’s Cross-Country team. Registration begins at 6 a.m. with the race starting at 7 a.m. After working up an appetite, join the MHS Volleyball for breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. At 8 a.m. the VFW of Morgan will hold their Veteran’s Flag ceremony at the same park. Nine o’clock is the anticipated time for the traditional flyover.
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. from the back parking lot of the high school. It will proceed on Trojan Boulevard turning onto Commercial Street and heading for the fairgrounds. It’s not too late to get your organization, school club, or business signed up for the parade.
In years past parade goers and participants head to the fairgrounds; however, this year, you’ll want to stay on Commercial Street where not only will they be cutting the ribbon in the newly remodeled train depot, but the Big Boy steam train engine will be making a whistle stop at the depot from 11:15-11:45. Keep in mind the Commercial Street will be closed Thursday from the Hotel to the train depot from 9:30-12 except for foot traffic.
At the fairgrounds, there will be vendors, free kid games, bounce houses, food trucks and live music featuring Two Weeks Notice. Also, don’t forget to check out the boats for the Cardboard Regatta. While there, vote for your favorite, then make sure to head over to the river by the pickleball courts to watch the fourth annual Cardboard Regatta.
Teens and adults can still sign up and get their cardboard boats ready. Last year, Jason Johnson, from the Chamber encouraged more teens to sign up for the Regatta. This brought
Morgan County awards $58,952 in economic development grants to local businesses
By Linda Petersen
Morgan County is giving close to $60,000 to several local businesses to help them grow.
Each year the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity gives Morgan County $200,000 for economic development, and for the last several years the county commission has designated $50,000 for small business grants, City Manager Kate Becker told the county commission at its June 18 meeting.
Recommendations for 2024 grant funding was made by the Community Economic Opportunity Board. Eight local businesses with nine applications received funding; several were also grant recipients last year.
They are:
Mountain Green Aviation Services Provider
The company has built a hangar at the airport to provide aircraft maintenance to airplanes using the airport. Requested funds will be used to purchase tools for two (yet-to-be-hired) aircraft mechanics. Mountain Green Aviation re-
quested $10,000; it was approved for an $8,000 grant.
Scotsman Center
This is a community center that offers horse boarding, riding lessons, livestock shows, dog training, self-storage, RV Parking and community events. Scotsman Center would like to add a farmer’s market and requested $6,600 to be used to market and advertise the center and its farmer’s market. It will also be used to employ high school-aged youth and others to work the farmer’s market and other events. The owners intend to invite Morgan County businesses to attend the farmer’s markets and grow their businesses. Scotsman Center was approved for a $6,600 grant.
Milk Barn Creamery
A successful creamery on Commercial Street, Milk Barn Creamery requested $4,352 to expand distribution of ice cream products to wholesale customers and catering events. Milk Barn Creamery was approved for a $4,352 grant.
Shirts to a T
An embroidery/screen printing business, Shirts to a T requested $5,000 to
partially cover the cost of purchasing new equipment. Shirts to a T was approved for a $5,000 grant.
Higbee Honey/ Davinci LLC
Higbee Honey requested $10,000 to help raise awareness of its Morgan shop, increase in-store and online sales and hire more employees. This growth is expected to increase sales tax revenue in Morgan County. Higbee Honey was approved for a $5,000 grant.
Mountain Green Gym
This company has gyms in both Morgan and Mountain Green. The owner applied for $15,000 to purchase mountain bike training machines at the Mountain Green site. This purchase is expected to increase revenue and provide training opportunities for the local mountain bike team. The total project cost is $58,000 and it is expected to bring in a projected $12,000 per month in revenue. The Mountain Green Gym was approved for a $15,000 grant.
Louisiana passes 10 commandments law
The Louisiana state legislature passed a law just last week requiring that all public school classrooms must display the ten commandments. The passage of this law marks the first time a state has enacted such a requirement in public schools. The law states that the display must be “large, easily readable font” and includes k-12 and state-funded colleges and universities. The law has raised questions about the separation of church and state, but supporters of the law argue the commandments hold values important to all beyond just their religious instruction.
Supreme Court upholds Second Amendment law
In one of the many high-profile cases being heard by the United States Supreme Court, the justices upheld a federal law which makes it illegal for domestic abusers to own a firearm. The decision was an 8-1 majority, came as a suprise to some, given the conservative majority in the Supreme Court. However, according to CNN, Chief Justice Roberts said that, “Our tradition of firearm regulation allows the government to disarm individuals who present a credible threat to the physical safety of others.” The court is scheduled to hear several other important cases this year.
Updates in Alec Baldwin gun case
In the landmark manslaughter case being heard surrounding the accidental shooting on the set of the motion picture, “Rust,” more evidence has come to light surrounding Alec Baldwin’s firearms handling. Baldwin, who’s trial is set for July, was seen in images and video pointing the weapon in question at a crew member and firing a blank, not practicing proper trigger discipline, and “engaging in horseplay” with the weapon. Baldwin has been charged involuntary manslaughter for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Donald Sutherland passes away
Donald Sutherland, star of “M*A*S*H,” “Kelly’s Heroes,” “The Hunger Games” and more passed away last week at the age of 88. According to the Associated Press, Sutherland appeared in almost 200 films and series over the course of his career. An outspoken anti-war activist, Sutherland has been remembered not only for his views, but for his stature, his warmth and kindness, and his “nonstop actor” mentality, taking many roles because he either felt they were important, or because he simply enjoyed the opportunity to practice his craft.
Archive photo
A LOOK BACK
CELEBRATION
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more entries to the river. Boats will start launching at 2:30 with some sinking until 4:00. This has easily become one of the fastest-growing traditions for the Morgan Fourth celebrations. The more boats, the more fun there is to be had. Johnson also encourages those who have built boats to show them off in the parade. Two Weeks Notice will once again perform at the fairgrounds from 4- 6 p.m.
After cooling off for a bit, the fun continues at the high school where Alex Elggren and Steven Bosco will be performing. So bring your lawn chairs, grab some food from the food trucks and en-
joy the entertainment and visiting with friends and family.
As the sky darkens, the finale of the day that celebrates our freedom will light up the night sky. Most would agree that the fireworks display has become bigger and better over the past few years.
If you would like to participate in the Morgan Fourth celebrations in the parade, as a vendor, in the Cardboard Regatta, go to https://business.morganutahchamber.org/eventcalendar/Details/ morgan-s-spectacular-4th-of-july-celebration-1091039?sourceTypeId=Website
The Morgan County News wishes you a safe and happy Fourth of July!l
A TRACTOR PULLS an entry along the 4th of July parade route. Archive photos
CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA.
CONCERT AT THE PARK.
MORGAN COUNTY EVENT CALENDAR - JULY
Morgan welcomes Big Boy on Independence Day
The fully restored Big Boy steam train engine will make a whistle-stop in Morgan on July 4 at 11:15 -11:45 a.m. The Morgan County News would like to run a photo page of the enormous engine. We encourage everyone who captures a photo of Big Boy that day to submit it to verlene.j@themorgannews. com. Selected submissions will be featured in the newspaper.
Remember, Commercial Street will be closed July 4, to vehicle traffic from 9:30 a.m. -12 p.m. for the parade, train depot ribbon cutting and the whistle stop. l
GRANTS
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The Weight Room.
The Weight Room requested $5,000 to help purchase
The Weight Room was approved for a $5,000 grant.
Spencer W Young Revocable Trust/Young Dodge
Spencer W Young Revocable Trust/ Young Dodge applied for $5,000 to start a bedliner operation for trucks at Young Dodge. The addition of bed liner installations was expected to result in new jobs and attract new customers. Spencer W Young Revocable Trust was approved for a $5,000 grant. Spencer W Young Revocable Trust
requested $5,000 to help fund a new Black Box facility, an 18-bay, offsite center, associated with the Ford store which will service larger vehicles, including F550, F650 and motor homes. Sixteen of the bays will be utilized by the dealership and two bays will be donated to Morgan High School to revamp their automotive courses. Spencer W Young Revocable Trust was approved for a $5,000 grant.
A LOOK BACK
April 4, 1935
WEBER WATER REPORT SHOWS LARGE INCREASE
T.H. Humphreys state engineer gives out the information that the available water supply as of April 1st, is generally greater than at the same time last year, spotted precipitation throughout Utah during the winter, the dry condition of the ground and the low level of all reservoirs tends to minimize the amount that ultimately can be used for irrigation purposes during the summer.
The report was based on data collected under a cooperative agreement with the experiment station of the Utah State Agricultural College and with the U.S. Geological Survey, the Forest Service, the Weather Bureau and power companies. The report on the Weber River watershed of April 1st was 80 percent greater than April 1st, 1934, but 25 percent below 1933.
Morgan Gym, Shirts to a T and Higbee Honey received small business grants in 2023.
Beyond the small business grants, Morgan County has $98,000 in its economic development fund which GOEO has approved dispersal of to help cover the cost of getting the East Canyon Dome project constructed, Becker told the county commission that evening.l
Photo courtesy Union Pacific Big Boy Locomotive Facebook.
SPORTS
Morgan football sending plenty of young men to play for colleges
By Brian Shaw
When a team has a level of success like the Morgan football program that has only lost 11 games out of its last 50, good things tend to happen to guys after they’ve taken their final snaps in high school.
Such has been the case with several players who have stuck on college football rosters, said Morgan head coach Jared Barlow.
“We have a pretty good contingent of players on college rosters this year,” said Coach Barlow. “We have Cole Keele at Utah State, Broox McGiven at Snow College, Ryder Lish at Snow College, Ryker Keele at Snow College, and hopefully Tanner Stanley at Snow College.”
Now weighing in at 6-foot-3-inches and 300 pounds even—after taking a redshirt year at USU for the 2023 season—Keele may be ready for the big time.
Lish had 10 tackles as a freshman defensive back at Snow last year, assisting on six. On Oct. 1, 2023, against Pacific Northwestern, Lish had his first and
only interception of his collegiate career, returning it for four yards.
That doesn’t include the three young men from this year that made college rosters.
“Cooper McGiven at Southern Utah,
Christian Nunez at Maricopa Jr. College [in Arizona], and Luke Olson at Idaho State,” recounted Coach Barlow. “It is awesome seeing all the hard work these young men put in, giving them an opportunity to play at the next level.”
For McGiven who is versatile enough to play on both sides of the line for the Thunderbirds—having done so for the Trojans—there may be plenty more to come from him.
The same can be said for Olson, who at 6-feet-6-inches is also just as capable of playing hard and competing for the son of Dan Hawkins at Idaho State—and will probably be in attendance on August 31 when the Trojans visit Holt Arena in Pocatello to battle Skyline [Idaho].
Nunez went from three catches and 64 yards receiving [and 1 TD] as a Morgan High junior to 20 for 294 and a touchdown as a senior; what’s to say he won’t make the most of his opportunity in the Valley of the Sun?
For Coach Barlow, it’s a good feeling to know he has kids he’s coached who have been able to capitalize on such a unique and special opportunity.
“It is not easy making a college roster and having so many from such a small school is awesome. I am excited to see their growth as players and young men as they play at the next level.” l
Five MHS students earn double Academic All-State awards
By Liisa London Mecham
As reported earlier, 23 Academic All-State awards were earned by MHS students in the Spring. Two students, Lindsay Birt and Ashlyn Noss, received three awards over the course of the year (see June 14 edition). Five additional students earned the award twice this year. Londyn Elmer, Preston Johnson, Gavin Olsen, Talmadge Sommers and Abby Titus each won two Academic All-State awards during the 2023-204 school year. In addition to sports, Academic All-State awards are presented to students in the Performing Arts Activities: Speech Debate, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, and Theater. Elmer, Johnson and Olsen were featured last week, and this week wraps up coverage with Talmadge Sommers and Abby Titus, both members of state championship teams at Morgan.
Talmadge Sommers earned his first Academic AllState award in the fall for football and his second Academic All-State award this spring for track. Talmadge won a state championship with the football team and a second this year with the track team.
“I am honored to receive this award because it’s nice to know that all the hard work that I put in over the years has paid off and is being recognized,” Sommers said. “It motivates me to continue striving to increase my abilities and knowledge.”
He plans to continue to expand his knowledge as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and then when he returns, he will attend Weber State to finish his associate’s degree that he started while in high school.
Sommers shared sage words of advice about procrastination for all future student-athletes. “Balancing athletics and academics was not easy. There were many late nights or bus rides home spent studying for assignments and tests. The biggest help that I found was avoiding procrastination because if I could get stuff done ahead of time, it was less stressful.”
He continued, “Time management was also a huge contributor to balancing academics and athletics. Understanding how to effectively manage my time in order to make sure I could get homework done. Between practice, lifting, film, traveling, as well as games and meets, my schedule was very busy, but I learned how to manage my time well so that I was able to complete all my academic work in time.”
Another multiple state champion, Abby Titus also received two Academic All-State Awards in her senior sports: basketball and track. Titus was a member of the 2021 and 2023 state championship basketball teams, the 2023 state championship girls track team, and the 2020 girls’ soccer state championship team. In 2024, she added an individual state championship in the high
jump to her medal collection.
Titus will attend Weber State in the fall to pursue a career as a nurse. “I also have the amazing opportunity to compete for the Weber State track team next year, and I am very excited for it,” she said. “I am still talking to the coaches to finalize all the details.”
Titus will continue to use her balancing talents in college as she once again juggles academics and athletics. “Balancing both academics and athletics was something I had to learn to do early in my high school career. I played two or more sports all four years of high school as well as kept good grades and participated in my other clubs and organizations.”
This was very tough, she said. “It took lots of sleepless nights and very early mornings, so I could finish homework that was due the next day or so I could finish watching film for my sports practice the next day. I also had a lot of help from all of my coaches and teachers. They were very understanding and were willing to help me in any way that they could to help balance my
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schedule.”
“I also had help from my family and friends because they were also very understanding when it came to wanting to hang out or go somewhere and I couldn’t because I was either studying or staying late at practice. All I can say is it took a lot of hard work and sacrifices to balance both academics and athletics but the rewards of doing so were very worth it. I couldn’t have done it alone and I am so grateful to all the people who helped me balance my busy schedule.”
She concluded, “I am proud to earn the Academic All-State Award because it is a result of all the hard work I put into my academics and sports. I worked so hard all four years of high school to maintain good grades as well as be a competitive athlete in both basketball and track. This really showed me what hard work and determination can do, and also that I am capable of great things.” l
SENIOR TATE NELSON sprints away from a Manti defender at the 3A semifinal.
Photo by Jessica Jorgensen
ABBY TITUS POSES with her four state championship rings in front of the high jump bar. Titus was awarded
All-State in basketball and track.
TALMADGE
Morgala Days returns with more than 8 seconds of fun
After nearly a decade, Morgala Days has returned to Morgan as a fundraiser for the Morgan High School Rodeo Club. On June 21-22 RMPRA Rodeo, in connection with Broken Heart Rodeo, was held at the Morgan County
Fair Grounds. Kelli Petty, who runs the rodeo club says she hopes to make this an annual event making it bigger and better each year. She also would like to bring back the Queen Contest in the near future. l
THE 1957 MORGALA DAYS Rodeo Queen, Jessie Franich, runs the American Flag.
2023 MORGAN COUNTY Fair’s Pistol Annie, Ally Rowser.
2023 MORGAN COUNTY Fair’s Calamity Jane, Kambree Turner.
2023 MORGAN COUNTY FAIR’S 2nd Wrangler, Lawton Thomas.
MHS JAZZ BAND entertains the crowd at Morgala Days. Photos by John Heywood
2023 MORGAN COUNTY FAIR’S Little Belle, Lillian McMillan.
2023 MORGAN COUNTY FAIR’S Head Wrangler, JP Wilkinson.
Bareback Broncs
Saddle Broncs
Photos by John Heywood
WHAT TO WATCH
‘Horizon: An American Saga’ never gets off the ground, but ‘Ultraman: Rising’ soars
By Jenniffer Wardell
The Movie Guru
Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (in theaters)
Westerns may be a dying breed, but sadly so are editors.
For example, Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1” could have desperately used one. They could have cut down the unwieldy three-hour runtime (of what is supposed to be the first of four films, all equally long or longer) into a shorter, more focused story that would have given proper attention to a smaller cast of characters. Alternatively, they could have talked Costner into making this the streaming series it’s aching to be, re-ordering the scattered scenes into a deeper story that would let the audience actually get to know and care about the people we’re spending so much time with.
Instead, we get a series of vignettes that feel almost randomly cut from the Encyclopedia of Old West Stereotypes. Costner doesn’t eat up the runtime the way I would have expected (though he does manage to snag a beautiful blond hooker much younger than he is), but it might have been better if he had.
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With so many storylines the movie doesn’t have a narrative center to hold onto, and as the runtime drags on it gets harder and harder to find anyone who’s even interesting.
Sienna Miller tries desperately to give her character some actual depth, and Abbey Lee manages to at least bring some fun to the screen. But the script only allows for everyone to be cardboard cutouts, and the haphazard attempts at acknowledging Native American and non-white storylines only highlight how little Costner wants to.
Chapter 2 is coming in August, and there’s a possibility it might be more interesting. After sitting through chapter 1, however, I’m not holding my breath.
Grade: One star Ultraman: Rising (Netflix)
One of the best superhero movies in years doesn’t come from Marvel or DC.
Even if you’re not familiar with the universe, “Ultraman: Rising” is still an entertaining, deeply satisfying look at dealing with the legacy of being a costumed hero. Unlike many of the blockbuster superhero movies of the last few years, the movie balances fun action scenes with solid character dy-
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Sealed Bids for the construction of the City Entry Monument will be received by Morgan City, at the City Office, 90 West Young Street, Morgan, UT, until 10:00 am local time on July 12, 2024, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of the installation of new landscaping and entry monument features and is generally located adjacent to State Street on the railroad property between the railroad tracks and the eastbound Interstate 84 traffic lanes. The project has an Engineer's Estimate of $140,347.50. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis, as indicated in the Bid Form. All documents listed in paragraph 7.01 of the Bid Form must be submitted.
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The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & Associates Consulting Engineers, 6080 Fashion Point Drive, South Ogden, Utah, (801) 476-9767. Questions related to the Bidding Documents are to be submitted in writing to Matt Hartvigsen, matth@jonescivil.com no later than 5:00 pm on July 8, 2024. Bidding Documents may be viewed and purchased online at www.jonescivil.com. Following registration and payment of $20.00, complete sets of Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the Issuing Office's website as portable document format (PDF) files. Upon request, a printed copy of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office for $40 per copy. Costs related to obtaining Bidding Documents are non-refundable.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders.
Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality in a Bid, and to make awards in the best interests of the Owner.
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namics, good dialogue, and moments of real emotion. Even better, it’s a great entry point that doesn’t require you to have watched three previous movies and two streaming series to understand what’s going on.
In the movie, a famous baseball player named Kenji Soto is forced to come home after his mother’s death to help his father fight monsters as Ultraman. Not only does he have to juggle his career with being a costumed monster fighter, but he has to wrestle with his relationship with his father. When he finds himself taking care of a temporarily orphaned baby monster, he realizes that things are both more complicated and far simpler than he ever imagined.
Though it could do with some tightening – an issue shared by nearly every superhero movie of the last few years – there’s more than enough here to keep your attention through the two-hour runtime. The fatherhood angle manages to be both wrenching and funny by turns, and some of the fight scenes are genuinely epic.
All together, it’s a perfect movie for superhero fans who want something more than they’ve been getting in theaters.
Grade: Three and a half stars
Russell Smith, age 70, returned to our heavenly father on June 20, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on July 28, 1953, to Verrell Blair and Arlene Smith in Ogden, Utah. On June 16, 1977, he married the love of his life Teresa Abbott. He had four children whom he loved with all of his heart. He was a wonderful loving, caring husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be greatly missed by his best friend and brother Brad.
He drove truck over the road for many years and finally settled down in his hometown Morgan, Utah where he would raise his family and continue driving truck for Granite Construction where he worked for the last 27 years. He loved playing video games with his sons Cameron and Dillon and fishing with his son-in-law Chris. He loved the many long chats with his granddaughters and being the best stand-in father for them, taking them to all their daddy daughter dances and making great memories with them.
He is survived by his wife Teresa, three daughters Deena LeAnn Morrison, Becky (Chris) Heiner, Bailey Denise Smith, son Cameron (Angela) Smith, and his bonus son Dillon (Whittny) Smith, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, sisters Jessica Donean Nottingham, Florida, Alice Colette Wyland, Missouri, Robin (Fermin) Trujillo, Colorado, two brothers, Tracey Jay (Brenda) Smith, Nevada, Bradford Alexander (Terrie) Smith, Wyoming, and brother-in-law Smitty. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and baby sister Wendy Smith. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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Warrior Rizen sponsors free country music concert
Warrior Rizen Ranch in Peterson, Utah, is rapidly gaining a name for themselves for their philanthropy work for law enforcement officers and military veteran families. Along with the week-long activities that these families experience at the ranch, WRR sponsors a free country music concert.
On June 21, Artie Hemphill entertained a large crowd along with law enforcement officers and their families from the south Davis area. Hemphill commented that it is always an honor to perform at the WRR concerts. “They are doing great things for law enforcement and veteran families. I love being a part of it all.”
If you missed the concert, there are two more chances to attend one of these free concerts: July 12 Rhinestone Rodeo will perform for wounded veterans and their families, and July 26 Morgan Native Chris Petersen will perform for fallen veterans families. The community is invited to bring lawn chairs and join in on the fun. l
A LARGE CROWD ENJOYS the fresh outdoor air and the concert.
EACH CONCERT ENDS with making s’mores around the enormous fire pit.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, who had spent a week on the ranch, thank Wayne Hansen and his wife for putting together the week for their families.
A PONY HELPS give out ice pops to the children.
JOAN PALMER MADE and donated this quilt with the ranch’s mascot Walter. It was purchased by McCall Sheldon, one of the law enforcement guests. Photos courtesy of Verlene Johnson
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TELEVISION GUIDE
Hollywood Q&A
By Adam Thomlison TV Media
Q: Is “Anyone But You” based on Shakespeare? It has that feel to it.
A: He’s not named in the credits, but yes, the 2023 smash-hit romcom “Anyone But You” is based on William Shakespeare — specifically, his comedic play “Much Ado About Nothing.” They share the central premise of featuring two people who dislike each other — and express it in a series of witty quips — but whose friends conspire to get
them together. Ultimately (spoiler alert for both) they’re forced to admit that they do, in fact, love each other after all.
Beyond that, the new film makes all sorts of slyer references to the play. For example, the central characters are named Bea (Sydney Sweeney, “Euphoria”) and Ben (Glen Powell, “Top Gun: Maverick,” 2022), clearly referencing “Much Ado’s” Beatrice and Benedick.
And quotes from Shakespeare are woven throughout the film, more or less subtly. The characters often speak them, of course, but if you miss those, Shakespearean lines are also displayed as book titles, printed on walls and, most blatantly of all, the words “Much Ado About Nothing” are printed on the huge screen at a stadium in the final montage.
There are also similar plot points — eavesdropping drives the plot in both play
and film, and both feature a grand “ball” of sorts (“Anyone’s” rehearsal dinner echoes “Much Ado’s” masquerade ball).
Q: What’s Pat Sajak doing post”Wheel of Fortune”? Is he retiring?
A: You’d think after 40-plus years as the face of “Wheel of Fortune,” one of the most beloved game shows of all time, host Pat Sajak might consider retiring. But that ain’t Pat, Jack. Instead, he’s doing a play with an old friend as a fundraiser for a non-profit theater in Hawaii. If you’re as hard-working as Sajak, who hosted “Wheel” an incredible 8,000-plus times, that does sound like a decent substitute for retirement.
He’s doing a production of “Prescription: Murder,” a whodunit play that’s best known for having been adapted to serve as the pilot for the classic
mystery series “Columbo.”
Sajak’s production will be a fundraiser for the Hawaii Theatre, a charity that provides arts education to Honolulu’s youth and was recognized in 2005 as “Outstanding Historic Theatre in America” by the League of Historic American Theatres.
As one of the most recognizable faces in North America and someone who made a fortune doing “Wheel of Fortune,” Sajak won’t ever have to hustle for work. But he humbly jokes that he doesn’t expect to get bombarded with offers, either. “I’m realistic enough to know the people aren’t gonna be banging my door down,” he told Hawaii’s KHON. “But I’ll take projects if they come.”
Haveaquestion?Emailusat questions@tvtabloid.com.
Monday
Why Men Are Clueless
STARZ 6:15 p.m.
Time is of the essence for Omar Baker (Avery Kidd Waddell), a writer who’s coming up short in both his career and relationship. When his girlfriend Terra (Carmen Serano) gives him one week to get his act together, he relies on his friends to help.
American Ninja Warrior
(5) KSL 7 p.m.
People from all over the United States step up to challenge the world’s most notorious obstacle course for fame and glory. Who will have the mental fortitude to reach the summit of Mount Midoriyama? Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall host.
Tuesday
MLB Baseball
WGN 6 p.m.
The Philadelphia Phillies are suddenly looking sharp following a series sweep when they hosted the Chicago Cubs last month. But can Thairo Estrada and the Cubs get redemption when the Phillies make the trip to their home turf of Wrigley Field in Chicago?
Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution (7) KUED 8 p.m.
“Stayin’ Alive” may have been an anthem for the ages when it was released in 1977. However, within a couple of years, the end was near as oversaturation and crass commercialization began to drive anti-disco sentiment to new heights in this series finale.
Wednesday
The Price Is Right
(2) KUTV 7 p.m.
Celebrating active-duty military, veterans and their families, this Fourth of July special episode welcomes The Band of The Golden West from Sacramento, Calif., performing with airmen-musicians under the command of Lt. Col. Cristina Moore Urrutia. Chicago Fire (5) KSL 8 p.m.
It’s a sentimental moment as Firehouse 51 sees the return of familiar faces as it prepares to say goodbye to Brett (Kara Killmer). While a call at the expo center sends people scrambling, Violet (Hanako Greensmith) hurries to prepare the wedding venue.
Thursday
TELEVISION GUIDE
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks
Spectacular
(5) KSL 6 p.m.
You can’t have a Fourth of July celebration without fireworks and few places do it up like Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular in NYC. This 48th edition of the show will feature larger than life pyrotechnics and drones set to the sounds of America. America’s Funniest Home Videos (4) KTVX 7 p.m.
In a world where no one’s funny bones are safe, this long-running series swoops in to save the day with a little levity and a whole lot of laughter. Three episodes air in a row, following as host Alfonso Ribeiro reviews audience-submitted clips.
Friday
Lingo (2) KUTV 7 p.m.
Love word games? Good things as host RuPaul will have contestants’ tongues tied unravelling words in a race against time. Guess wrong, but have another letter from the right word, they go again. If not, the challenger gets a chance to win.
Dateline NBC (5) KSL 8 p.m.
Anchor Lester Holt brings together NBC’s award-winning correspondents to investigate compelling stories, breaking news events and mysteries with in-depth investigations, giving viewers a thorough look at the topic. Andrea Canning and Hoda Kotb con tribute.
Saturday
National Lampoon’s Vacation
AMC Despite his best intentions of spending time with his wife (Beverly D’Angelo) and kids (Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron), Clark Griswold’s (Chevy Chase) family vacation to Wally World quickly devolves into a series of unfortunate, yet hilari ous, events.
Amish Affair
LIFE 6 p.m.
When Amish leader Aaron’s (Ryan McPartlin) wife becomes ill, he hires Hannah (Mackenize Cardwell) to move in and help. The chemistry between the pair is undeniable, so Hannah quits. But when Aaron’s wife dies suspiciously, Hannah gets framed for murder.
Boxing
ESPN 7 p.m.
Olympic Silver Medalist Shakur Stevenson (21-0, 10 KOs) defends his WBC lightweight title when he takes on 33-year-old Armenian Artem Harutyunyan (12-1, 7 KOs) at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Stevenson is ESPN’s No. 9 pound-forpound boxer.
Sunday
PGA Tour Golf
(2) KUTV 1 p.m.
It’s anybody’s game in this final round of the John Deere Classic from TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. Last year, Sepp Straka shot a blistering 62 on the last day — the lowest closing round since 1982 — to claim top hon
ors and a prize of $1.3 million.
Professor T
(7) KUED 7 p.m.
Fresh from his brief stint in jail, Professor T (Ben Miller) is ready to get back to working at the university and as a consultant with the police, especially now that a series of unexplained deaths has investigators puzzled,
Thursday
(7) KUED 7 p.m.
Capitol Fourth 2024 The calendar aligns and the stars are out as PBS celebrates America’s 248th birthday with “A Capitol Fourth 2024.” airing Thursday, July 4. Featuring musical performances by some of the biggest names in music and tributes to America’s military forces, this 44th annual concert will be a rockin’ good time.
Celebrity Profile
By Jay Bobbin TV Media
“I’m your man, Steve Harvey!” Indeed he is, if you’re a fan of “Family Feud” — and a lot of viewers still are. A television staple for many years, the Harveyhosted game show continues to perform well, both in its syndicated weekday version and in its “Celebrity Family Feud” variation on ABC. The latter incarnation starts its 11th season (which encompasses the 100th episode) Tuesday, July 9, immediately after the special “Family Feud: Decades of Laughs” celebrates the almost-50-year history of the overall franchise.
“Family Feud” originally debuted in 1976, also on ABC, with Richard Dawson — then known for his costarring role on “Hogan’s Heroes” and also as a panelist on “Match Game” — as its first host. As the show continued, he would be succeeded by Ray Combs (“Overboard,” 1987) in syndication and on CBS, but Dawson eventually returned. Louie Anderson (“Life with Louie”), Richard Karn (“Home Improvement”) and John O’Hurley (“Seinfeld”) then followed, with Harvey becoming the host of the syndicated daily edition in 2010.
The results of Harvey joining the show quickly became evident with an increase in ratings, and while each host had added their own brand of humor to the format, the game has stayed the same whether or not the players are celebrities. (However, in the case of “Celebrity Family Feud,” the winnings go to selected charities.) Two teams try to answer a question or complete a phrase by guessing the most popular answers that were gathered in a survey; if a team gets three wrong answers, the opposing squad can “steal” the game by coming up with a correct answer.
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.