Have you ever considered how you could make a difference in Morgan County? Now is your chance. This year there will be elections for three council seats and three school board seats in the county. While the presidential election may be catching all of the headlines, the local positions in Morgan County have, perhaps, a greater effect on life in the county than any of the national seats. The following positions are up for election on the county council:
The annual Morgan Lions Basketball Tournament will be held, Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10 at the Morgan Middle School Gym. The games will start at 4:30 p.m.
This month Christians and other Deity devoted denominations began celebrating Lent. Traditionally, Lent is the forty days before Easter. It is symbolic of the Biblical account of Jesus’ journey into the wilderness to fast and pray for forty days in preparation for His temptations by the Devil, His suffering in the garden of Gethsemane, His cruel crucifixion and His exalted resurrection; which also leads us to the celebration we know as Easter. During Lent a person will choose to give up something of significant value in their lives--or something that may not really be valuable, but which a person has placed a value on. It is a personal and usually private sacrifice not only to increase piety, but to remind oneself that to truly live a more excellent life there are things that must be chosen to be left behind to achieve it--bad habits, sweets, laziness, poisonous people, places and patterns that are unhealthy and unworthy of our time and energy. They choose to sacrifice them, at least for forty days, so they can excel and learn to live a better, healthier, and happier life.
The Morgan County Horse 4-H program wants to start a new season in style! We want your creative designs, so the Morgan Horse 4-H council is sponsoring a logo contest! The chosen logo will be used to help advertise and promote the horse 4-H program throughout the coming year.
Richville News- We are glad to mention that the lane here in Richville has been oiled to our satisfaction, and is appreciated. Keith Waldron is visiting here from the Doulgas Flying school with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Waldron.
Mark and Heidi packed their bags and moved to Morgan in October 2007 after searching for a house for their growing family. They had searched for the right house to fit their family on a budget after Heidi quit her job to raise her children. Mark’s boss told him they needed to visit Morgan during a bad inversion. They took his advice and as they came through the canyon to the clear skies of Morgan they felt like they could breathe again. They soon fell in love with our little town.
The scouts were inquisitive about what was going on the year that they were born. The Morgan County news does not have all years or dates of the newspapers, but we were able to locate the year the cub scout Jace Tucker was born.
The new Morgan North Front Business Resource Center is in pursuit to open soon, as Hadlock Construction works to bring the new changes to the building. The Business Center is located in the former Val’s Flower building, on State Street.
A mark of progress and care for our U.S. Soldiers and Veterans again came to light as the official dedication of the Salt Lake Fisher House opened its doors Feb. 29 for the public to view in the ribbon cutting ceremony for this new facility. The Fisher House will be a huge benefit to any military and their family who have to travel a distance from the 5 states the VA hospital encompasses. (Including Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, and Idaho).
Who doesn’t love birthdays? Okay, maybe for some of us having a birthday is about more mourning than celebrating, but that’s for another article, or is it? I’ll keep writing and if you keep reading we’ll find out together! Why write about birthdays now? February is an amazing month for birthdays, both presidential and preeminent people from the past, present and hopefully the future! When you get the chance look up famous birthdays in February; it’s quite a lengthy and notable list. That’s not to say you have to have been born in February to be fantastic. It’s not the calendar, or the candles that determines your calling, it’s your heart.
If being involved in something for 72 years makes you an expert, then Josephine Clark would definitely be an expert in 4-H! She is one of the many people in our community that has helped shape 4-H in Morgan County. Josephine’s 4-H experiences have ranged from being a member, a leader, and a mother of 10 children who were very involved.
Monday, February 20th the Sons of the Utah Pioneers had the very enjoyable opportunity to be addressed by Robert Woodford during their monthly meeting at Larry’s Spring Chicken Inn. Calvin Stephens invited him to be our guest speaker which he graciously accepted. He discussed the ongoing efforts of publishing the Joseph Smith Papers both in book form and on line. He reported that there are many misconceptions based on incorrect readings of these documents.
Wanda was born in Kaysville, graduated from Davis High and served a LDS mission in Scotland. Rob was born in Renton, WA and then his family lived in Fresno, Ca. He moved to Mountain Green when his mother Shirley married Wayne Wilkinson. He attended Morgan schools and served an LDS mission in Uruguay.
Wanda was born in Kaysville, graduated from Davis High and served a LDS mission in Scotland. Rob was born in Renton, WA and then his family lived in Fresno, Ca. He moved to Mountain Green when his mother Shirley married Wayne Wilkinson. He attended Morgan schools and served an LDS mission in Uruguay.
We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” words of the Preamble which introduce the Constitution. This constitution formed the nation’s government, on September 17,1787. This coming September will be the 225th Anniversary.
Valentine’s Day has come and gone once again. Cupid has retreated to his lover’s lair for another year to refill his quiver, rest his weary wings and hopefully work on his aim for next year’s heartfelt hunt. To those of us whose hearts were not found in Cupid’s crosshairs, or whose hearts were pierced by the painful arrows (or bullets) of rejection, loneliness, or loss, may my words be as an arrow of peace straight into your heart.
Posterity of over 120, Doyle and Betty Heiner have spent a lifetime together building a family and giving service. Together the Morgan couple raised eight children primarily in Morgan. Those five daughters and three sons have given them too many grandchildren and great-grandchildren for them to keep up with exact numbers.
As you entered into the doors of the Morgan High School Commons area, one didn’t just view the commons area in a common way. The whole area was all done up in a stately fashion, with red, white and blue décor, fresh flowers, and tables set to greet the head of State, even Governor Herbert and his wife, as well as many other politicians and candidates.
Wow, it was a great week at RootsTech last week. There were more than 4,500 attendees, making this the largest genealogical conference in the United States. There were more than 2,500 visitors to The Family History Library for the Friday night event. The Library was open late, until midnight, and at 11:00 there were still more than 500 patrons in the Library.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mormon Pioneer’s arrival in the Salt Lake Valley Pioneering Morgan County was prepared by Mary Chadwick and published by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Epperson . The book is the first known published history of Morgan County.
As Valentine’s Day rolls around, love seems to be in the air, and the time to spark romance in all relationships couldn’t come at a better time! We interviewed Colette Malan who is a marriage counselor, psychotherapist, and the only AASECT certified sex therapist in Utah, to share with us new pointers and methods for keeping love alive, for married couples and singles alike!
Words to live by: When in Bob and Rozann’s home you may read an inspirational thought or two such as: “Glance backward....Look heavenward....Reach outward.....Press onward....” by Thomas S. Monson, President of the LDS Church.
Words to live by: When in Bob and Rozann’s home you may read an inspirational thought or two such as: “Glance backward....Look heavenward....Reach outward.....Press onward....” by Thomas S. Monson, President of the LDS Church.
Super Bowl Sunday Feb. 5 at 3:45 a.m. in Hooper, Kalie Wessman of Morgan (who teaches at The Morgan Academy of Dance) was due to have her baby on the 16th of February.
WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN - For Mineman Seaman Kyle Walker, 21, and Tyler Packard, 20, both assigned to the USS Patriot (MCM 7) their friendship began long before their lives as forward deployed Sailors.
Ralph Goodman Warner was one of the sons of William G. and Minnie Warner (who were one of the first settlers of Mountain Green). Ralph Goodman Warner went to school in Mountain Green. After living several places and working as a watchman for the Union Pacific, he purchased the family farm in 1919. He married Catherine Freestone “the girl of his dreams” who was from Porterville.
The fascinating journey of Jerry and Barbara Betournay began years ago in our neighboring state of Idaho. Jerry Betournay was born in Boise, Idaho. He later moved to Billings, Montana and then on to Salt Lake City to finish out high school. He always looked back with fondness on time spent on his uncle’s farm and the sweet fresh air which would eventually lead him and Barbara to Morgan. Barbara was born in Northern Minnesota. When she was 5 years old her family moved to Mesa, Arizona. It was there she met Jerry one Thanksgiving day. Jerry was in the service and had come home to celebrate Thanksgiving.
After 27 years of service as a gas station and a social hang out for locals, Hinds Quick stop has changed ownership. Hinds Quick stop has been going strong for 27 years and recently sold to the new owners Tony and Wendy Jarrett from Denver Colorado. “This is a welcome change,” Jarret said. The Jarret’s have relatives in Utah and wanted to come back to raise their 5 kids. Tony Jarret will keep the name of Hinds Quick stop, as he wants to stay as close to the original Hinds Quick stop traditions as possible. The garage bays and store will still be in existence and some of the Hinds will still work at the store. They will also try to keep the same days, with possible longer hours open.
In the spring and summer of 1912, James C. Hogensen toured the state of Utah hoping to organize Boys Potato Growing Clubs in every county in the state. These potato clubs marked the beginning of 4-H in Utah. 4-H has come a long ways since 1912! Today common 4-H activities include robotics, GPS programs, and ATV safety. Even though 4-H projects today differ greatly from 4-H in the past, the goals of 4-H have stayed the same. The mission of Utah 4-H is to help youth gain knowledge, build character, develop leadership qualities, and learn to serve their community.
This year, each month a Junior or Senior Art Student from Morgan High School will display their art work in the local art gallery. Amy Everhart, gallery director explained, “the students can sign up in their high school art class to have their work displayed for a month.”
On Saturday, January 7, 2012, an email was sent from the Trapper Trails scout office in Ogden requesting all available scouts in the Trapper Trails Council participate in lining the funeral procession route for fallen Officer Jared Francom. Because Officer Francom was an Eagle Scout himself, having scouts line the route in their uniforms would be a way to help honor him.
Much history hides in every old building and around the hills and dales of Morgan Valley. In the 150 or so years of settlement, the valley has seen many changes.
The Ogden Symphony Ballet Association is once again offering free tickets to concerts held at Weber State. The following is a list of concerts that will be held at Weber State this spring. Children should be 8 years old or able to sit through a 2 hour concert.
Puzzled by the tax law or by which credits and deductions to take? Need assistance with your tax return? Come to a VITA site near your home and get your taxes done free of charge by an IRS certified volunteer. If your household or individual income is $50,000 or less per year, these trained community volunteers will prepare your federal and state taxes free of charge. They are especially proficient in getting all the special credits you may be allowed under tax law. Many of the sites take appointments. If you would like to make an appointment to get your taxes done, call 2-1-1 after January 23 and they will schedule a time for you.
Bill Warner was born and raised in Mountain Green: his parents were Lloyd and Beth Warner. He and his siblings, Carol (Ralphs) and Kim Warner still live close to their roots and close to each other. In fact, Kim lives in the original family home.
Reed Wilde was born in his grandfather’s home on the ranch in Croydon in 1928. The doctor hadn’t arrived yet, so the visiting teachers attended to his delivery. He attended school in Devil’s Slide by riding in a horse drawn wagon until the 2nd grade when they finally got a bus. But it only went as far as the pavement, so Reed had to walk half a mile to catch it. When Reed was in the 3rd grade, they got electricity. When he was a junior in high school, they finally got indoor plumbing and a gas furnace when they moved to a larger home.
Dale Thurston, a huge part of the Morgan Community has given many years and countless hours to building the community. Many will know Dale because of his association working with Clydesdale horses. He also is a legend for his participation in the community parades and events, and especially his involvement with the Lions Club sponsored Santa Claus visit every year, giving Santa a ride and then rides to the children. He also was very active as one of Morgan County’s Commissioners.
Croydon, Utah - Holcim Devil’s Slide Plant Manager Keith Krugh and Northern Utah United Way Director Ben Johnson have teamed up with AmeriCorps to assist students in the Morgan School District with reading and math skills. This program has the potential of bringing literally dozens of community volunteers into the Morgan and Mountain Green Elementary Schools on a regular basis.
It may be nearing the end of the outdoor watering season, but several water companies have asked for voluntary restrictions in the name of conservation.
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