Dedicated staff make newspaper possible

From the Editor — May 29, 1998
I just wanted to thank my teammates for the dedication that they bring to this production each week.  Each of us have roles that are crucial to keeping this paper going, and we have noticed a significant change with the absence of Karen, our layout designer/ad builder/proofreader/ethics committee/phone answerer/person [...]

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Arrival of new children into family cause to rejoice

Collection of Thoughts
By Emily Sanderson — May 29, 1998
My sister and her husband were pleased to add three new members to their family when they became foster parents to Anna, 8; Roxanne, 6; and Jimmie, 4 last weekend.  As they are the first grandchildren in my family, the weekend was bound for surprises.
Maybe it’s because [...]

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27 ewes killed; dog owners held responsible

By Emily Sanderson — May 29, 1998
Two household pet dogs were destroyed recently for killing 27 sheep during the week of May 19.
All of the sheep were ewes that hadn’t lambed yet.
“He usually gets twins and triplets out of his sheep, so it was a big loss,” said Greg Wynn, a former Animal Control officer.
Wynn, [...]

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Torch runs thru Morgan for Special Olympics

By Emily Sanderson — May 22, 1998
The Torch Run for the Utah Special Olympics, supported by law enforcement agents, including the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, ran through Morgan May 15 after passing through Moab, Green River, Emery and Carbon counties, Duchenne and Roosevelt counties, and Heber throughout last week.
The torch run led to the Cougar [...]

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Kellys called to serve in Moscow with 6 kids

By Emily Sanderson — May 1, 1998
Imagine taking six children under the age of 9 to a foreign country for three years.  Then imagine having to plan ahead for what clothes the children will wear and what foods they will eat for that period of time.
That is what Lisa Carter Kelly, a native of Morgan, [...]

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Office complex to ‘revive’ Commercial St.

By Emily Sanderson — May 1, 1998
A revival of Commercial Street, as well as engaging a long-time hobby of studying old Victorian western building facades, encouraged Contractor and Developer Gray Jensen to pursue an office complex on the corner of Commercial and 100 North.
“History has always been a hobby of mine,” Jensen said, “but I [...]

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Sons of Adam, Pookie Wilson to perform at fairgrounds

By Emily Sanderson — April 24, 1998
The local alternative rock bands Sons of Adam and Pookie Wilson will perform a concert at the Morgan Fairgrounds in the exhibition building Saturday, May 2 at 8 p.m.  Tickets will be sold at the door.
Sons of Adam, who have been performing together for three years, just got back [...]

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MCN sets new guidelines for letters to the editor

From the Publisher — April 24, 1998
The “Letters to the Editor” section of the Morgan County News provides a forum for the community to express opinions, to share facts about current issues, and to respond to articles that are printed.  We appreciate the thoughtful letters we have received which encourage accuracy and make an effort [...]

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Sunshine reduces flooding threat

By Emily Sanderson — April 24, 1998
The potential for flooding in Morgan County has gone down in the last two weeks because of sunshine we received last week.  Also, the thunderstorms we received this week were mild in their amount of precipitation.
“We are really looking good,” said Terry Turner, Morgan County ambulance service director.  “It [...]

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Cannon, others show for Republicans

By Emily Sanderson — April 24, 1998
While driving through Morgan Valley one day, the nine-year old grandson of a state Republican Party representative asked his grandma, “Is this heaven?”
She answered, “No, this is Morgan.”
“I think it must be like heaven,” he replied, “because it’s so beautiful.”
A Mr. Holmgren, representative for Government Mike Leavitt, spoke at [...]

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