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By Christina Miller ven though the holiday season is a joyous for domestic violence victims and rape victime for many people, it can be stressful tims. Their 24-hour crisis support hotline is for the best of us. However, for some, the hol- (801) 392-7273. The YCC is located at 2261 idays can be a very difficult time. Ogden resi- Adams Avenue in Ogden. Weber State University’s LGBT Resource dents who need support or services throughout the season, you are not alone. There are several Center is a safe zone for all LGBT students on campus. The Resource Center is located at organizations for you to turn to. Weber Human Services offers 24-hour 3885 West Campus Drive in the Student Sercrisis services for those who have behavior vices Center. For the homeless, St. Ann’s Center and health issues. They also offer face-to-face serOgden Rescue Mission provide temporary vices from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Anyone is eligible for their crisis services. Weber Human Ser- housing for those in need. St. Ann’s Center vices can be contacted at (801) 625-3700 and can be contacted at 801-621-5036 and is located at 137 W. Binford Ave., Ogden.. Ogden is located at 237 26th Street in Ogden. Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition also Rescue Mission can be reached at (801) 399offers a 24-hour crisis hotline: 1-800-273- 3058 and is located at 2775 Wall Ave in Ogden l TALK (8255). The YCC provides support and services

Hello, Ogden! Here we are in month three of the Ogden Source! I am so grateful to live in an amazing and supportive community, one that not just embraces new ideas, but cheers them on with great enthusiasm. Thank you, Ogden, for always being a cheerleader

for change, innovation and new ideas. This month’s issue is all about the holiday spirit of giving. We have featured some amazing groups that are doing wonderful things in our community, resources for locals, events to enjoy when the snow comes out and great people who are shaping Ogden. There are so many incredible stories to tell, and we look forward to telling them all. We hope you enjoy this month’s issue and that you are inspired to find a way to help your community this holiday season. We would love to hear from you as well. Feel free to send us any feedback, concerns or just a virtual high-five. Have a wonderful December, Ogden! Mikaela Shafer-Platter

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The People Have Spoken

ov. 3 marked the newest chapter in Ogden City as two new council members joined the seated council members, and Mayor Mike Caldwell retained his position. Ben Nadolski was elected as the representative for Municipal Ward 4, while Luis Lopez captured the At Large Seat C and Richard Hyer held on to his seat in Municipal Ward 2. Mayor Mike Caldwell is a native Ogdenite. He attended Ogden city schools and Weber State University, and has held numerous civic and business positions in Ogden and throughout Utah. After his successes as a collaborative leader in business and a productive run as a member of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Olympics, Mayor Caldwell was encouraged to run for mayor of Ogden. In his time in office, Ogden has enjoyed unparalleled growth, as over $1.5 billion dollars of private investment has poured into the city, which is listed as one of Forbes magazine’s 20 fastest growing cities, and was recently featured in Newsweek magazine as the most economically equal city in America. When asked why he chooses to serve, Mayor Caldwell spoke about his early career as manager of a hospital for troubled youth,

By Autumn Barowski when he found intrinsic reward in helping people. He found a similar value in working with the Salt Lake Organizing Committee. “There was an energy, and enthusiasm … you felt like what you did really mattered,” he said. “I never planned on running for public office.” Encouraged by friends to run because of his strong skills in collaboration and encouragement of economic development, he decided to run. Ben Nadolski has a similar desire to serve. Raised in an atmosphere of political service in his native Phoenix, Mr. Nadolski carried his life lessons to Ogden when he moved to Ogden to attend Weber State University. In his fifteen years in the state, he has held various positions in Utah government, most recently working on conservation issues with the Governor’s Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office. Of special interest to Ogdenites is his work with the Ogden River Restoration Project, “a $6-million community project that transformed a blighted and polluted river in downtown Ogden into a Blue Ribbon Fishery and paved the way for a surge in recreational use and community and economic development.” (from Mr. Nadolski’s campaign literature). He is currently working with the GOAL Foundation, and is an enthusi-

astic supporter of Weber State and community athletics. Mr. Nadolski chose public service because of his background as a son of a Phoenix city councilwoman; he saw what good could be accomplished by government, and leaned first hand how important such service can be to a city. “I am passionate about bringing that strength of character, values, upbringing and experiences to Ogden so that my kids can be raised in a town that we all love and can learn to serve others selflessly,” he said. Both men agree that the strength of Ogden lies in its diverse people and their willingness to step forward to help others and their city. Mayor Caldwell also cites Ogden’s strength in job creation and diverse economy, which helped the city to weather the last recession. He and Mr. Nadolski also agree that the outdoor opportunities in Ogden will continue to drive growth in the city. Mr. Caldwell cites old housing and the challenges in maintaining those houses as a challenge for Ogden, while Mr. Nadolski sees a challenge in getting information out to residents. In the next four years, Mayor Caldwell wants to keep doing what he’s done so suc-

Four Hundred Years After His Death, Shakespeare is Alive in Weber County

he world will once again celebrate the most famous playwright in the English language, and possibly any language. 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of his death. This seemed like a good reason for Weber Reads to select Shakespeare as the “book” the community will read together. Readers of all ages are invited to read, learn, and talk about the subject together. All programs are open to the public. Books will be available in multiple languages, scholarly and easy-to-read editions, graphic novels, in digital format, and DVDs of performances and lectures. Regardless of age, ability or economic state, everyone CAN participate. Library programming begin in the summer during Arts in the Park, when more than a thousand children receive a coloring book and crayons to introduce them to the current year’s subject. This year all the students received a Dover publication book on Shakespeare, his life, and his times. In many cases, this will be the first box of crayons a child will have that belongs only to them. Also during the summer, the Wasatch Range Writers prepare curriculum for the public schools. WRW began the same year as Weber Reads and has been a natural partnership, as it provides professional development for teachers. This information and a schedule of events is also provided on-line at the library website: http://www.weberpl.lib.ut.us/discover/weber-reads Although originally intended for public and charter schools, this is also useful for parents who homeschool their children. A box containing many versions of the book

cessfully so far: continue to collaborate with community and educational partners to keep the strong economic gains his administration has enjoyed. His goal of safe, walkable neighborhoods is driven by consideration of Ogden’s strong family-based lifestyle. To that end, he’ll work toward easier paths to home ownership in Ogden. Mr. Nadolski echoes those sentiments; in addition, he plans to work toward a stronger and more accessible sports program for Ogden, particularly for at-risk youth who often fall through the cracks. “In the next four years, I hope to help Ogden focus on the structure and strategy of our youth programs by finding ways to make smart investments of our resources, and work toward building lasting relationships with various community partners - including the Ogden School District - so that all resources can be aligned with the needs of our community.” The people of Ogden have spoken, and their representatives are ready to go to work for the good of the city in January. (Representatives Lopez and Hyer did not l respond to the queries for this article)

By Caril Jennings and the curriculum guide is distributed to pub- ryn MacKay, WSU Department of History; between the past and present, between diverse lic and charter schools, mainly to the school Friends of the Library, represented by Evelyn cultures, and between the community and the library, media center or resource center. Bertilson; Weber County Commissioners, and individual. The annual project provides a large The prepared information is eye-catching the Standard-Examiner. Concurrent program- variety of opportunities for people to engage and meant to be appealing. This year’s design ming was scheduled through Weber County in meaningful dialogue, framed around a work and production is credited to Vanessa Watkins, Libraries and Weber State University. Funding of literature “which helps to illuminate experia talents graphic designer who has been with was provided by Weber County, WSU, Ralph ences and beliefs that transcend group values the Library for 12 years. Library programming Nye Foundation and Friends of the Library. A to unite us a human being,” as stated in their was developed by Phoebe Carter (Children’s very successful first run, reading ‘Beowulf,’ mission statement. Division), Megan Fitzpatrick (Adult), and Sar- was all the encouragement needed to continue All people, regardless of age, reading abilah Lovato (Teens). Lovato also coordinates the following year and every year since. ity, and social or economic standing are welschool presentations. Weber Reads’ mission is to link indi- come and encouraged to read, reflect, and enCarter’s work includes the bibliography to viduals, communities, and cultures through gage in Weber Reads’ conversations. Reading the program lineup for children and teens. She reading and talking about the same story, if materials are provided free to the public and all explains, “What we are trying to do this year not the same book. It asks the readers to make sponsored programs are open to anyone who l is to make Shakespeare accessible for all ages, connections where none were noticed before – wants to participate. from preschools to high schoolers. We’ve had several dramatic performances as well as two Renaissance fairs to bring Shakespeare and his times alive for audiences. Shakespeare is viewed by many as hard to understand or even boring, but I really think it’s all about accessibility. We hope to make the plays accessible, by providing fun programs and offering a range of books and media that explore his stories in exciting ways. And the man himself still mystifies literary historians, so it’s a great draw to share that with kids! Weber Reads began in the summer of 2007, when a group of volunteers representing a number of Weber County entities met to discuss creating the program. Those groups included Weber County Libraries, represented by Lynnda Wangsgard, Libraries Director; Weber State University, represented by Dr. Kath- A small selection of books available through Weber Reads Shakespeare at your public library. .

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Middle School Math Geeks Compete By Christina Miller ixth, seventh, and eighth graders, if you the top teams are guaranteed to continue from love math, the deadline to sign up for the the Chapter competition to the State competiMATHCOUNTS ® competition is quickly ap- tion, which will be held in Salt Lake City on proaching on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015. MATH- March 26, 2016. COUNTS is a national competition open to all Prizes are available to all students who students in the U.S. There are three stages of participate in the Northern Utah MATHthe competition: chapter, state and national. COUNTS competition. The Chapter volunThe Northern Utah Chapter event will be held teers round up awesome raffle prizes for all at Weber State University on Saturday, Feb. students competing at the Chapter level. Like 20, 2016. To participate in any of the stages of the last three years, the Chapter expects one of the competition, registration must be complet- the raffle prizes to be a Landyatchz Longboard. ed by Dec. 11th. In the past, calculators donated by Horrocks It is important to get students excited Engineers have been raffled as well. Scholarabout math early, especially if interested in ship awards are available for the winners of the technical fields. Natalie Little, Northern Utah State and Nation level competitions. chapter coordinator, shared that her knowledge Volunteer coaches and parents who supof math has been key to her success in her en- port the students are fundamental to the sucgineering career. With so much emphasis on cess of the MATHCOUNTS competition. athletics and youth, Little loves to use the Math teachers, tutors and parents strong in MATHCOUNTS term Mathlete ®. “I love to math are welcome to volunteer to coach teams call the participants, Mathletes! It’s a fun term and individuals. The stronger the coach, the with great recognition for the competitors,” more success the Mathlete tends to have in she said. competition. Little is thankful for all the supThe Northern Utah Chapter hopes to port she’s received from these volunteers in expand the participation in this year’s event. years past and is looking forward to working Schools may submit a four-person team to with them during the 2016 competition. MATHCOUNTS as well as up to six individSo if you want to register a team, an inuals. Also, individual students may enter. Last dividual or volunteer for MATHCOUNTS, year’s Northern Utah Chapter winner was the the full details can be found at www.MATHl homeschooled student, Leland Williams. The COUNTS.org. top two teams and top two individuals not on

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Jr. Jazz Teaches Kids Life Lessons Through Basketball

WSU Basketball Season Overview By Branigan Faurschou

asketball season is upon us, and unlike in football, the Wildcats will be able to play and hang with the big boy teams. Basketball is a much more even sport when it comes to the dispersion of talent between the “haves” and the “have nots”. Weber State has proven time and again that it can hang with the best of the best. In fact, Weber is historically one of the better smaller colleges that field a hoops program, having 15 NCAA tournament appearance since 1968, which includes six wins. Now in his 10th year, Randy Rahe will have a tough road back to the tournament, though, this year. The Wildcats were picked to finish first by the media in the Big Sky preseason poll, but that does not always mean a clear shot to the tourney, as only six times since 2000 has the regular season Big Sky Champion won the Big Sky tournament and gotten the automatic birth into the NCAA tournament.

By Branigan Faurschou or many kids the cooling weather can mean Registration for Jr. Jazz usually started only one thing: it is basketball season. in the fall in most areas; in Ogden registration While street basketball gets played through started in July and will run until Dec. 20th most of the year, Utah has been blessed by one with the season starting Jan. 16th and running of the best institutions of amature organized two months until mid-March. Registration is indoor basketball in the country. For over 30 open to boys from 3rd grade until 12th grade years, countless kids in six states have played and girls from 3rd grade through 9th grade. and enjoyed a level of organized basketball On average teams will play eight games that is extremely rare even in this country. against at least three other teams in their age In 1983, the Jazz first started Jr. Jazz as division. Age divisions for boys are broken one of the first rec-league programs operated into seven age groups, with each grade level by an NBA franchise, and in the 32 years since from 3rd until 7th having their division, 8th its inception it has been teaching kids the fun- and 9th and 10-12 having combined groups. damentals of basketball and the qualities of Girls have three age groups with 3rd and 4th friendship and sportsmanship. grades in a group, 5th, and 6th grades in anToday 50,000 to 60,000 kids from Utah, other group and 7ths through 9th in the final Wyoming, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona and Mon- group. tana play basketball under the Jr. Jazz moniker. Registration is $30-40, depending on your It is one of the most well-known and well-re- residency with a $10 late fee. Ogden residents spected youth organizations in the country and pay only $30, with children outside of Ogden will continue to grow. paying $39. For most the kids that play, Jr. Jazz will be their indoctrination to the game of basketball and all its fundamentals; for others they will be building on knowledge and skills learned the previous year. However, Jr. Jazz is much more than just basketball as children learn valuable life skills that will help them grow into adults.

The Wildcats will be favorites in all but two of their pre-conference games, with the exceptions being the Nov. 13 home game vs. Utah State, the Dec. 5th game in Salt Lake City vs. BYU. The Wildcats will also play in the Gulf Coast Showcase from Nov. 19-25th where they will face Antelope Valley, Central Michigan and the winner of Drake and Western Kentucky. In all the Gulf Coast Showcase games, the Wildcats should be favored. Conference play for the Wildcats will begin on Jan. 2, when the Wildcats host Idaho State. The Wildcats’ first road game will be Jan. 13th when they go to Portland State. The Wildcats close out the regular season March 5 in Cheney, Wa. after facing EWU. Eight players from last year will return for the Wildcats, but only one returning senior. A couple of positives for the Wildcats is that both leading scorers from last season, Jeremy Senglin and Joel Bolomboy, will be returning as starters. The biggest competition for the Wildcats will be arch-rival Montana, who some preseason polls have also predicted winning the Big Sky. The Grizzlies have a solid team but lack experience even more so than the Wildcats, and that should give the Wildcats a decisive l advantage.

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Mustangs Hope to Ride into Another Fantastic Season

tah has always had a tedious relationship with hockey. It is one of the few winter sports which is not played heavily in this cold climate state, but that is not to say that Utah is a hockey wasteland, to prove that look no further than the Ogden Mustangs. The Mustangs are one of two Western States Hockey League (WSHL) teams based in the state of Utah, Salt Lake Moose being the other. The Mustangs, and the rest of the WSHL, play as part of the Amateur Athletic Union, or AAU, which promotes non-professional athletics in a variety of sports and play a 52-game season. The 52-game season is meant to mimic the college schedule, which is where most of the athletes on the Mustangs hope to play some day. The goal of the Mustangs is to help develop exceptional athletes that can compete at the highest levels, and they have been rather successful in doing so. Since 2012, 14 Mustang alums have gone on to play college hockey, and eight have gone on to play in professional leagues in Europe. The Mustangs moved to Ogden in 2011 from Bakersfield, when David and Lori Miller purchased the team. Since moving to Ogden, the Mustangs have found a lot of success. In their first year in Ogden, they won only 13 of 46 games. They did make the playoff, but fell to Idaho. They improved in their second year, winning 18 games. In each of their last two seasons the Mustangs have won 31 games and finished 2nd in their division, but have found success in the playoffs, winning their division tournament both years.

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The 2015-16 season is one that the Mustangs are hoping will prove to be special. The team is coming off back-to-back division championships and are returning six players from last year, including all-time leading scorer Schuyler Seyfert. Seyfert, who has played for the team for four seasons, is the team’s best player and the closest thing to a star player one might see in the junior hockey ranks. Last year he had 30 goals and 31 assists. Also returning for the Mustangs are goalkeepers Andreas Pettersson and Christoffer Sjoo. Pettersson and Sjoo will split time in front of the net this season for the Mustangs Unfortunately for the Mustangs, top level talent is always going to leave. Raising players’ prospects into higher level leagues is a major component of the WSHL and AAU, so losing a player to a higher league is seen as a good thing by the Mustangs franchise as it will help them to attract top talent in the future. Games are played on weekends starting in September with a rotation of home and away games. Home games are played at the Ogden Ice Sheet on the campus of Weber State University. Start times vary, with most Friday and Saturday home games starting at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday games starting at noon. Tickets are extremely affordable as well, with Friday and Saturday games costing $8 and Sunday games costing $6. The Mustangs’ season will run through March 6, and with low price tickets and a family-friendly environment, it is a show you will l not want to miss.

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SheShreds Celebrates 2 Years With a New Winter Line

New Building and a Bright Future for Goal Foundation

By Matt Johnson

our years ago, after a vacation to the mountains of Utah, Gina Duffy and her husband packed up all their belongings and made the long journey from their hometown of Chicago to Powder Mountain. Shortly after, feeling emboldened by making a dream and a goal happen so successfully, she decided that there were other goals and passions she needed to try to accomplish as well. From that feeling of empowerment was born SheShreds, an Eden-based outdoor/adventure clothing company that caters to an exciting and massively growing female-centric action-sports scene. SheShreds is all about “helping girls overcome their fears and doubts,” and “Finding their inner fierceness in all aspects of life.” Duffy has spent the last two years building a brand and a community that encourages inclusion of all ages, sizes, ethnicity and abilities. With slogans and mantras like “United We Shred” and “Nobody can stop you from being you. But you,” it’s easy to see the appeal and the underlying energy and mentality that drives SheShreds. This winter SheShreds is celebrating their two year anniversary with a new line of winter clothing. The line is clean and classic and Gina described the design ethos behind it as the following: “We like to remind girls to be fierce and

The line demonstrates comfort, warmth, and versatility.

By Candace Weaver nly a year has passed since the GOAL provides $6.5 million in economic impact to Foundation made the move into its new the Ogden community. According to Jenny building on Washington Boulevard in Down- Scothern, executive director of the foundatown Ogden, but the impact it makes on both tion, that isn’t the only startling statistic. “Of the staff and the community programs are ev- all the events in total we had 3000 volunteers ident the minute you walk through the glass give over 17,000 hours,” she explained. “ If double doors and see the GOAL Foundation’s that was a workforce value, it’s over $140,000 mission statement printed on the wall “Our of economic contribution from our volunteer mission is to inspire the Greater Ogden Com- hours.” The biggest of these events is the Ogmunity and its visitors to ‘Get Out And Live!’ den Marathon, but as GOAL grows, so do the by participating, volunteering and spectating at events and programs that they administer. recreational events, programs and activities.” The 2016 Ogden Marathon is slated for Vibrant photos grace the walls of the entrance- May 21 and will mark the 16th year that the way and front offices; a large conference room GOAL Foundation will be organizing and hanleads the way to the storage rooms that are dling operations for the race, which now brings packed full of swag, supplies and equipment close to 10,000 people from all across the for what will be a busy 2016 for this Ogden country and the world to Weber County each non-profit. The excitement is building, and you year. GOAL’s volunteer coordinator, Clairesse can see it both in the design of the offices and Walton, is excited about things to come as she on the faces of the dedicated staff. reflects on the troubles from the 2015 race’s After over 15 years, the GOAL Foun- rainy and cold weather. “I couldn’t believe how dation continues to be a staple of the Ogden many volunteers still came and stuck it out all outdoor community. Since getting their start day,” she said, “They smiled, were high-fiving organizing volunteers for the XTERRA Race people, ringing bells. It just really gives you Series, they have grown leaps and bounds as goosebumps when you see the community well as brought more than just outdoor recre- come together.” Some 1500 volunteers operate ation to Weber County. Findings from a recent 17 different aid stations along the course for study assessing the influence of the GOAL the event. GOAL expects an even larger race in Foundation prove the impact on the surround- 2016 if the weather holds, with closer to 1700 ing economy is extensive. Now producing four volunteers and 10,000 participants. events and providing support to an additional Starting in 2016, GOAL will take over five world-class events, the GOAL Foundation organizing the Striders Race Circuit, which

fearless in action/adventure sports, but really in whatever they are doing.” “Everything in our collection this season is slightly oversized, making the pieces great for layering.” “We went for an edgier, tomboy vibe with some feminine accents. Our girls want a happy medium … not super girly, but a little street and a little sophistication thrown in to give the perfect balance.” The two-year anniversary is a celebration of the girls who have rallied around the brand and its mission, continuing to give them support, cheering them on and giving them a community they can connect with. One of the SheShreds team athletes recently expressed this feeling of sisterhood, saying, “Even if I’m on the hill or in the skate park by myself, knowing that I’m part of the SheShreds community makes me feel like I’m never alone.” When asked what’s in store for the next two years, Duffy mentioned they were excited to be working with designers to develop more technical apparel that will be both functional and sylish. They are currently working on curating other female focused brands whose “ethos and message aligns” with that of SheShreds and featuring them in their store. SheShreds is also hosting/sponsoring several upcoming events: Starting Dec. 27, we’ll be kicking off our Ladies on snow events. Dec. 27th at Brighton Resort - we will be sponsoring Ladies Shred Day Jan. 13 - Feb. 24 (every Wednesday) SheShreds is hosting our annual Ladies Night on Powder Mountain from 4-9 p.m. · Rail Jams · Ride with our pro, Veroniqi Hanssen and other pros brought in from Shred Betties. · SheShreds playlist all night with impromptu dance parties breaking out. · All abilities and ages welcome! · Free raffles each week · Burton Board Demos · Niche Snowboards Demos l · Bonfire w/s’mores

Local students participate in the Young Runners Program where they receive tie-died T-shirts and a medal for completing the program.

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New Building continued From page 7 functions both as a training series for future marathoners or a stand-alone challenge for those who want to get in shape. The full circuit includes a 5K, 10K, 10 mile, 30K and a half marathon. Runners are completely supported by GOAL volunteers from start to finish, are given an optional guaranteed entry into the

full marathon, and participants also receive a Striders Race Series T-shirt and medal upon completion. New for this year is the half-marathon circuit designed for those looking for a less-competitive option, with shorter races tailored to preparation for the half-marathon. With the GOAL Foundation’s large volunteer

base and reach, the event is expected to be a favorite in the community. As GOAL expands, so do the offerings to “Get Out and Live”. On Nov. 4th, 2015, the non-profit cut the ribbon on its latest project, the GOAL Foundation Fitness Trail, located in Big-D Park along the Ogden River Parkway. This trail features eleven stations built from recycled materials, each stop provides a unique opportunity to exercise and get your heart rate moving. Stations are equipped with instructions on the elements, the uses, and best practices. Athletes who try the course are greeted with a stretching station at the start of the course and warm down stations at the conclusion. While GOAL is synonymous with local race events and providing support and volunteers to other outdoor events in Weber County like the Tour of Utah and XTERRA Race Series, they also provide several youth programs. The Young Runners after-school program and the Youth Summer Camp sessions are two programs that GOAL orchestrates to promote healthy outdoor living to the younger generations in our community. For the Young Runners program, the non-profit partners with eleven local after-school programs to lead activities designed to get the kids active for an entire hour. At the conclusion of the school year, each

Ogden Marathon volunteers from Ogden Clinic dress as super heroes while they assist and cheer-on participants.

Hike Safe: Trail Head Burglary By Adam Ritchie gden Trails Network is dedicated to re- negative things can happen at trailheads, such storing and updating the trail system and as the recent vehicle break-ins, trail users must Weber Pathways. New signage and volunteer- be sure to lock their car doors and not leave ism are in place to help achieve a high standard any valuables in plain sight since one does not for the trail network. Usage of the trails has want to give incentive to a break-in.” increased as Ogden’s population increases and The Ogden Trails Network have found the outdoor activities have grown in popularity. An Ogden Police Department to be very alert and increase of traffic to the trail system has pro- supportive of these concerns, and after a rash duced its share of problems dealing with litter- of graffiti at Ogden Nature Center North Trail ing, graffiti, and trail head burglary. The use of Head, the ‘OPD’ installed a light camera for social media has aided in a greater awareness a few weeks, which had a tremendous impact of the crimes and has given a strong voice to and acted as a deterrent. the victims. The Ogden Outdoor Group (OOG) Lieutenant Kevin Cottrell of the ‘OPD’, via their Facebook page, has been buzzing this offered some statistical information and adfall with stories from hikers and trail runners vice for trail users. He reports that within a stressing frustration over the increase in break- hundred foot radius of the trail head that there ins and about the future safety of trail users. have been thirty-one vehicle burglaries out of This active group has a proactive attitude and the five hundred, and fifty-eight reported in is seeking ways to help locals and law enforce- Ogden this year. This accounts for only 5.5% ment in any way possible. of vehicle burglary. There is not an increase of Melody Pulsipher was one of the most incidents this year and does credit the possirecent break-ins to happen at the 22nd Street bility of awareness to more exposure toward trailhead. Her purse was taken from her front the issue. seat. “It really was my fault, but the jokes on Lieutenant Nate Kline of the ‘OPD’, an them, they didn’t get a thing.” Said Pulsipher active hiker and an Ogden Trails Committee realizing that she left valuables exposed to member, has some great tips and advice for anyone walking by. trail head safety. “Take that extra minute to David Owen, Ogden Trail Network Chair put things away.” He asks that people take the member, had this to add, “My experience per- time to think about what others can see from sonally has been very positive though I have the outside. Take the gear you need and put the experienced the occasional trailhead “willies” rest out of site. Most, if not all of these types from a strange or suspicious vehicle and/or of thefts, are crimes of opportunity. Officers person. The more popular our trails become, work hard and routinely visit trailheads during the presence of our “intended user group” (hik- their shift. “If we can all practice good habits ers, bikers, climbers, etc.) will crowd out those by stowing away valuables out of site we can with ill intent, providing fewer opportunities lessen the opportunity and incentive for things l for an unwitnessed crime. That being said, of this nature to happen.”

participant who sticks with the program earns a medal and free entry into the KidsK or the 5K races. Starting last season, with the help of the community, GOAL now conducts fundraising efforts to supply shoes to participants who need them. Additionally, with the help of other local businesses, GOAL offers eight summer camps for kids that provide outdoor recreation opportunities such as mountain biking, rock climbing and pickle ball. One of the keys to the GOAL Foundation’s success is its huge volunteer base, which helps them coordinate not only their own events but also assist the community with other large scale events. With a spacious new building as the hub to organize and manage events, GOAL has the back-end logistics set but they are always in need of new volunteers. For the first time, GOAL is working with Powder Mountain to support the National Snowshoe Championships and the Fat Bike Championships in the winter of 2016. With the addition of these events and those that GOAL already produces and supports, they need the support from the Ogden community. For information on becoming a volunteer, or to get involved with one of the programs, visit the GOAL foundation’s l website: www.getoutandlive.org.

Funding For A Cure, a Penny At A Time

By Autumn Barowski

ver raised $20,000 for a good cause? How about doing that in six months, for three years running? Northern Utah’s Old Bones Riders can claim that honor. On Saturday, Nov. 7th, members of the motorcycle riders group presented a check for $20,000 to representatives of the Huntsman Cancer Research Center (HCRC). This is the second year that the group has been able to present such a significant amount to the Center. “Everyone has someone in their life who is affected by cancer,” says Mac McDonald, a group member. He is himself a cancer survivor and has faced loss in his family from the disease. “This is something we could do.” The group of fifty plus riders takes its yearly donation program seriously. Starting in late March or early April and continuing until October, members host a variety of events to collect funds. Participating members take a photo of their car or motorcycle odometer and pledge to donate a penny a mile driven, host car washes and poker runs, and raffle off items such as furniture created with the group’s logo. Local restaurants sometimes get into the action by donating a percentage of sales from diners mentioning the Old Bones Riders. This fall’s bike show in downtown Ogden raised thousands of dollars. The six-month collection period culminates on the first weekend of October with the Old Bones Riders Cancer Ride. The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Ogden #2472 (975 Wall Ave)

donated space following the ride for a live auction, silent auction and raffles. Once the year’s funds were totaled, the group had $20,000 to donate. The check to HCRC was presented by Sindi Byerly and Terry Valdez. “We could not do this without their efforts,” said McDonald. The Old Bones Riders group chose the HCRC after close consideration of options, and only after a guarantee that 100% of the funds would go to patients. “In the first year, we donated to another group and found out later that only 10% of our donation would go directly to help people. Huntsman was willing to guarantee 100%, so we’re sticking with them,” said McDonald. Following their multi-year success, the Old Bones Riders are hoping to increase their donation in the coming years by widening the scope of their advertising to encourage more public involvement. “The bike show was a big success,” says Cindy Simons, owner of the KoKoMo Club and sponsor of the event. “We were able to donate $5,600 from that one event.” The bike show shattered expectations: planners were hoping for twenty-five bikes to be shown and ended up with well over 100. Look for next year’s big event on the first weekend of October, and contact the Old Bones Riders group for more information about events between April and October (oldbonesriders.org). Donations are accepted year round as the Old Bones Riders work to cure l cancer, a mile at a time.

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Mid-Century Modern Treasure in the 21st Century

Christmas Eve Comfort and Joy in Ogden

By Caril Jennings

s if a modern librarian didn’t have enough to do bringing public libraries into the 21st century, employees at the Main Library of Weber County Libraries are also acting as “movers” during the beginning stages of a major renovation. They are moving collections, seating, and study tables out of the top and bottom floors. It will take them six months to ready the building for contractors to begin their work on these floors next March. The library will remain opening during the planned two-year renovation but it will be a tight squeeze. All the books will be moved to the main floor and computers will be moved into staff work areas. The old Southwest Branch Library and the new Headquarters Library will receive core collections for safe keeping, and then returned to their Ogden home when the renovations are completed. Employees are relocating almost fifty years of accumulated resources, and will have to rearrange everything several times before it is all over. Scott Spencer, Library Board Chair, credits their work. “The staff has devised the most economical plan for caring for the public’s collections, currently valued at more than $50 million. They will take on this herculean task themselves, so we can preserve as much of the bond funding as possible for the building upgrade.” A feasibility study conducted during 2012 found that renovation of the Main Library would be less expensive than building the same square footage new at another location. Voters approved issuing general obligation bonds to fund $16.8 million in upgrades. Contractors will install new heating and air conditioning systems; replace electrical wiring, data cabling, plumbing and sewer connections; upgrade lighting, and a fire suppression system will be expanded to cover the entire building. Restrooms will be added on the second floor, completely renovated on the main floor and expanded on the lower level. The entire interior will be refreshed and larger meeting rooms, an auditorium, a teen center, and increased public computer facilities will be added in areas now closed to the public as behind-the-scenes support services are moved from the lower level of Main to the Southwest Branch. A new east entrance will integrate the Library with Lester Park and accommodate people enjoying a new outdoor plaza and per-

By Autumn Barowski

eople started lining up in front of Ogden’s KoKoMo Club by 2 pm last Christmas Eve, drawn by the aroma of hamburgers, and stayed to collect clothing, food, blankets, and personal care items. Cindy Simone, co-owner of the KoKoMo Club, was in the thick of the crowd, passing out hugs and encouragement. “These are our people,” Simone says. “We had to do something.” In the 56 years since her husband bought the property at 216 25th St, Simone has seen a lot of changes in Ogden. She nods vigorously when asked if she’s seen a difference in the amount of homeless residents and those who need a hand up. “I never used to see homeless people—maybe I notice more now because there are more of them with mental illnesses,” she said. The owners and patrons of the KoKoMo Club are known around Ogden for their generosity at all seasons, but last year they decided to make a concerted effort on Christmas Eve. After collecting donations of clothing, blankets, food, and even toys, Ms. Simone and her volunteers set up tables outside the KoKoMo and overfilled them with goods. One donor supplied meat for hamburgers, another donated chips, and still others donated drinks. One woman even set up a chair and played Christmas music for the grateful crowd that gathered to eat and pick up things they needed. At the end of the night, the KoKoMo had

formance space. Commercial lease space will facilitate private operation of a small coffee shop. Designed by Weber County architect, John L. Piers, in the New Formalism architectural style, it is considered by many to be one of the most distinctive buildings in northern Utah. New Formalism emerged in the 1950s and was used extensively during the 1960s for high-profile cultural and civic buildings such as the Kennedy Center and World Trade Center. Completed in 1968 at a cost of $1.75 million, its furnishings are designed by the famous team of Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller. Any follower of “Mid-Century Modern” design will be very familiar with these the icons of the era. The Utah Heritage Foundation considered the Main Library to be “one of Utah’s finest examples of modern architecture.” In 2004, the Foundation presented the Weber County Library Board with an award for “making stewardship of this remarkable building one of their highest priorities.” Corey Jensen, Utah Division of State History Architectural Historian and National Register Survey Coordinator, said, “I think it would be a great nomination for the National Register of Historic Places.” Local historical groups are adding their enthusiasm and support by donating a portion of the proceeds from their annual home tours to add to the funding provided by the public vote to refurnishing the Library in keeping with its original style. Library goers still use the couches designed by the Eames team, although they have reupholstered many times over the years. The large bubble lights are certainly icons of Mid-Century. Every detail in the outward appearance of the space will help retain this historical style. Explains Lynnda Wangsgard, Library Director, “Once the work is finished, the building will not look much different than it does today, but while the original grandeur and style will be preserved, it will not be the same facility. Community members will be presented with a beautifully refreshed, forward-facing community learning platform endowed with the flexibility and infrastructure required to serve the needs of the people for another 50 years.” For more details about continuing services at the Main Library, visit their website, http:// www.weberpl.lib.ut.us/, or call 801-337-2632.

provided food and clothing for over 500 needy Ogden residents, with enough donations left over to host another meal and giveaway in February. Needy residents lined 25th street for more than a block to have dinner and to receive supplies for themselves at that event. The KoKoMo is hosting their Christmas Eve Dinner again in 2015. “The need hasn’t gone away since last year,” said Simone. She has been squirrelling away donations since last Christmas and is a good way toward filling her basement with items to be given away this Christmas Eve. Since the need is so great, donations are still being accepted. Ms Simone has received a large quantity of clothing already, but still needs donations of nutritious non-perishable food, personal care items, blankets, sleeping bags, towels, backpacks, purses to fill with feminine care items, and toys for the children. “Please...not everyone that needs help is homeless. If someone is struggling, WE WILL help them. WE DO NOT give money. But we will fill their tummies with a warm meal & send them on their way with items they can truly use,” is noted on Ms. Simone’s Facebook page, and she means it. “People are amazing. They dig, and they dig deep,” she said. If you can donate items or time, please contact the KoKoMo Club, or drop the items l at the club after 11 am daily.

Crowds gather at the KoKoMo. Photo courtesy of Cindy Simone

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Thinking of Giving Back This Holiday? By Mikaela Shafer-Platter

hinking of giving back this holiday? These five places are in need of gifts and volunteers to make this Christmas special for those in need. Help put a smile on the face of a local child or adult this holiday season with a simple donation or a little bit of your time.

Sponsor a family with FSC Ogden FSC Ogden is a nonprofit committed, community force, advocating for child abuse prevention and strengthening families. Through FSC, you can help an entire family have a special Christmas by sponsoring their

YCC has been helping victims of rape and domestic violence for over 65 years. Along with the many adults they serve, there are hundreds of children as well. You can sponsor a YCC child by either being assigned a child and shopping directly or donating $150. Each child receives an entire outfit including shoes and a jacket as well as a toy.

holiday with donations of food, gifts and necessities. Project ELF Christmas Box House helps stock Santa’s sleigh for abused and neglected children in Northern Utah. You can help their efforts by donating money, buying a gift from the wish list of children staying at the emergency shelter, purchasing NEW clothing, toys, supplies and gift cards from our Project Elf Wishlist or purchasing from the stocking stuffer wish list.

Christmas Eve For Our Homeless Kokomo Club provides jackets, backpacks, gloves and food to homeless and those in need. You can also donate toys and hygiene kits. Kokomo Club has been providing

YCC’s Spirit of Giving

much-needed necessities to local homeless residents in need for years and could use your support to make this Christmas special. You can drop off supplies at Kokomo Club. St Anne’s Shelter St. Anne’s provides housing placement, shelter, food and hygiene for men, women and families in need. There are many people in the shelter this winter who could use support. You can donate toys, clothes and welcome kits as well as volunteer your time. St.Anne’s is also in need of donations to help purchase bunk beds for children in the shelter. l

Club served dinner and donates gifts and supplies every Christmas Eve on 25th Street

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A Day in the Life

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By Marcy Taylor-Rizzi

ach year thousands of people visit the Ogden Christmas Village as part of their holiday tradition, yet many Ogdenites are unaware that community service workers from the Weber County Sheriff’s Office Kiesel Correctional Facility are used to help assemble the Village. For Quinton Vanchiere, Dewane Scott, and Justin “J.J” Anderson, the morning starts early, with a correctional officer calling them through speakers located on the walls of their cells. Each community service worker shuffles down to the intake area of the Weber County Kiesel facility where they are given thermal underclothing, a bright orange sweatshirt, jeans, and a denim jacket with “WCCF Inmate” stenciled on their backs. The men are waiting for Terry, an employee with Ogden City, who will supervise their work throughout the day. The men walk into the crisp November morning and walk towards the Ogden Municipal Park. They are tasked with helping to set up The Ogden Christmas Village. Terry informs the men that the project for the day will be setting up a lighted sleigh and numerous elves. Each worker begins taking materials from the back of an Ogden City truck and walking across the park. None of them speak to one

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another; rather they seem content in working in silence. The men must feel the weight of the looming deadline to have the park ready by November 28th.

Community Service Workers Dewane Scott (right) and J.J. Anderson (left) check christmas lights while on work detail for Christmas Village. 11/19/2015

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The Ogden Christmas Village is celebrating its 54th anniversary and for at least a decade Community Service workers from the Weber County Correctional Facility have been assisting with the work that goes into making

the Christmas Village so remarkable. Perry Huffaker, Manager of the Ogden City Parks, is thankful for the help the Community Service workers provide, stating that it takes at least six full-time Ogden City employees and five

Community Service workers to get the Village ready for the public. Work on the Christmas Village begins the first week of October, and the inmate workers are involved in every step of the process, from testing lights to hanging them on the bushes to setting up all the small houses that make the village. Ogden City residents reap the benefits from the Community Service workers all year round and as Perry states, “there is no impact on the [Ogden City] budget” by utilizing the work crews. Perry believes it is a win-win situation because the men participating in the Community Service work are gaining, “job skills and building a resume.” Quinton, Dewane, and J.J. have worked hard to be allowed the privilege to be released into the community. According to the Sergeant Driggs, the deputy in charge of Work Release and Community Service programs, when a person is arrested and taken to the Weber County Correctional Facility they are all vetted with strict criteria through a classification system. Those that pose a nominal risk to the community are eligible to be placed Community Service details. He stressed that sex offenders and those that have committed violent crimes were not allowed to participate in Community Service work. Quinton, Dewane, and J.J. have proven they do not pose a risk to the public, and each of them is willing and ready to work. At noon, the men head back to the “shop,” a small building behind the Ogden Amphitheater. The jail provides their lunch, a clear bag with a small sandwich, an orange, and two

Community Service Worker J.J. Anderson (left), Quinton Vanchiere (center), and Dewane Scott (right) pose after eating lunch.

cookies. As the men begin the process of unwrapping their lunch, I ask each of them what they like most about working at the Christmas Village. Without fail, they each spoke about how much joy this will bring to the kids of Ogden and surrounding areas. Dewane, especially, images each child’s face when they enter the park and is certain they will love the magic the park creates. He goes on to say, “You know, it gives them something to believe in.” Even though Dewane does not participate in Christmas due to his religious beliefs, he finds happiness in bringing the park alive for others. Most of these men will still be incarcerated during the holidays and will not be able to stroll through the park with their own families though their families have promised to come to the park and think of them and the work the have done to make Ogden beautiful. Ernie Terrazas, the Structural Maintenance Supervisor for Ogden City, said it best. He wants the public to know “not to be afraid” of these Community Service workers. He goes on to say, “they make mistakes, but they aren’t bad guys.” My hope is that the everyday citizen in Ogden will have a new take on the men that help with this enormous task each year, who give to the community in one of the most beautiful ways. As you stroll through the lighted park, remember that men who have committed crime participated in making a part of your l holiday tradition wonderful.

Christmas Village Powered up for 54th Holiday Season

By Nancy Van Valkenburg answer. figures that look like elves. Some stand there, “It’s a free event, so we have no record,” in their elfin garb, smiling back as children and Bielik said. “Certainly tens of thousands. Prob- their adults peer through the frosty windows. ably even one hundred thousand plus.” Other figures are motorized, and turn to offer The draw is more than 60 small homes and each other gifts, or to swing a cobbler’s hambusinesses, decorated with holiday trimmings mer in their shops. and strings of lights, and most populated with Christmas Village is set up in Ogden’s Municipal Garden and Amphitheater block, at Historic 25th St. The village buildings are sponsored and maintained by area businesses, government offices and organizations. Trailers deliver the buildings from storage to the Municipal Gardens as Thanksgiving approaches; the village is powered up the Friday after turkey day, to coincide with Ogden’s Christmas parade. It remains open 5 p.m. until midnight, through January 1. “Ogden businessman and chamber member Jerry Green went with his son to the Ogden Christmas parade, and he was disappointed at how short it was,” Bielik said. “He decided to create something bigger and better for downtown Ogden. So he rallied business owners to create it in 1962.” A few of the small buildings are open, and fans can take a few steps inside. Most are closed, with indoor scenes meant to be viewed through windows. Village hot spots include Frosty’s Firehouse, Child’s Play Chalet, Elf Treehouse Movie Theater, Reindeer Rodeo Grounds, the North Pole Nature Center, the Candy Cottage, the Nutcracker Nook, Visions Christmas houses are made by local businesses and each feature their own unique take on Christmas

ach holiday season for more than a half-century, revelers have paused from their cookie baking, their gift shopping and their package wrapping to bundle up and head to downtown Ogden for a walk through Christmas Village. Just how many people turned up last year is a question spokesman Craig Bielik can’t

of Snowboards Danced Through Their Heads, and An Early Pioneer Christmas. Vendors sell snacks and souvenirs. A kiddie-sized train offers free rides and runs 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Dec. 23. The entertainment schedule is 6:30 p.m. until eight p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. And Santa will greet children at his castle from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, until Dec. 23. Reservations can be made for pre-school groups to tour Christmas Village with Mrs. Santa during daytime hours. For information, call 801-629-8307. Bielik said if there’s anyone in Utah who hasn’t toured Christmas village, “They are really missing out on one of the most wonderful attractions that our area has to offer. Virtually everyone absolutely loves Christmas Village.” People often stop Bielik and tell him how much the annual attraction has meant to generations of their families, he said. “If you’ve never been here, just come, and it will quickly make your favorites list,” he said. “Many people tell me how much they love the blue tree, a giant tree all lit up with blue lights.” Others like the animated light displays, including Frosty, he said. “Mostly it’s just the whole ambiance of so l many lights, cottages.”

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Ogden’s Christmas Village Visit Christmas village and see the amazing houses full of exciting Christmas displays. Also at Christmas Village: Santa’s Castle- Santa greets children in his castle Monday through Friday from 6pm to 9pm and on Saturday from 5pm to 9pm. Photos with Santa are available for $5 and proceeds benefit Christmas Village. Entertainment and Live Performances-Local schools and organizations offer entertainment in the amphitheater Tuesday through Friday starting at 6:30pm. Train Rides-Come take a ride on The Polar Express Train. Travel through a tunnel featuring artwork done in glow-in-the-dark paint. The train rides are available Monday through Friday from 6pm to 9pm and on Saturday from 5pm to 9pm. The train is located on the east side of the park, near the Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

Dec 4 F r i d ay

Weber County Holiday Festival, 11am Over 120 Top Local Crafters gathered together under one roof!Golden Spike Events Center in Ogden 1000 N1200 W Ogden $1 admission! www.webercountyholidayfestival.com Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll, 7pm Downtown Ogden and WSU A Fairly Potter christmas Carol, 7:30 pm A Fairly Potter Christmas Carol tells a hilarious and heartwarming Christmas story with an exciting original score by Rick Rea. Drawing on inspiration from the Harry Potter series as well as “A Christmas Carol” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Ziegfeld theater Jason cozmo Funk n dive christmas, 9pm Jason CoZmo makes another triuphant return to Funk’n Dive Bar! This time with Christmas with the Starz! With celebrity inpersonations of Julie Andrews, Liza Minelli, and of course, Dolly Parton! He’s also bringing Special Guest, David Lorence, performing as Celine Dion, and Barbra Streisand! We are so incredibly excited for this show! Funk n dive bar

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Ogden Help portrait 9am -6pm Help Portrait will be providing a FREE 15-minute photo session for the community this holiday season. This may include the homeless, low income, single parents and their children, military, elderly and those that may not otherwise have the money to pay for a professional portrait of themselves and their family. Marshall White Center

nual Giving Tree event for the Utah Foster Care and proceeds from BOTH stores’ sales will go towards purchasing gifts for local foster children this holiday season. Lucky Slice Pizza 200 25th street

Holiday Bazaar, Join us at our annual Holiday Bazaar. Handmade gifts, silent auction items, stocking stuffers. Lots of homemade baked goods and candy. There’s something for everyone on your shopping list. Relax while you shop at our Corner Cafe a great selection of pastries, coffee, and hot chocolate.Ascension Lutheran Church,1105 N Washington Blvd, Ogden, Utah 84404

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Ziegfeld theater Jazz at the station, 7pm Union Station

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Snow days, 10am-12pm free, family art program that offers children and their parents an opportunity to tour the Shaw Galleryand participate in hands-on art activities together. Kimball visual arts center, Weber State

Simple treasures Boutique, 10am all day Over 120 Top Local Crafters gathered together under one roof!Golden Spike Events Center in Ogden 1000 N1200 W Ogden $1 admission! www.webercountyholidayfestival.com

Weber county holiday festival, 11am Over 120 Top Local Crafters gathered together under one roof!Golden Spike Events Center in Ogden 1000 N1200 W Ogden $1 admission! www.webercountyholidayfestival.com

Greenwood Holiday Shopping Fair, 5-7pm invite your friends, family, neighbors and more to this amazing event. We will get to shop our values for the holidays and learn about incredible people and organizations that are changing the world. Greenwood Charter School

Ogden Nature Center open house, The perfect start to the holiday season! Pick up a fresh, evergreen swag or centerpiece, enjoy hot cocoa and fancy treats, find unique gifts and stocking stuffers from local artists, explore the wintery trails and take part in a kids craft from 11 am – 1 pm. Free admission and complimentary gift wrapping all day. Vendors and info HERE

Scrooge, A christmas Carol, 7pm ‘Scrooge — A Christmas Carol.’ With a script by Beverly Olsen and Jacci Florence, we tell the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, following him through a haunted evening that gives him a new perspective on life, love and charity. Terrace Plaza Playhouse

Yoga for a cause, free yoga with toy donation, 1:30-3pm Enjoy a free yoga workshop in the Yoga Loft when you bring in a donation for Toys For Tots. Front Climbing gym yoga loft

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a Fairly Potter christmas Carol, 7:30 pm A Fairly Potter Christmas Carol tells a hilarious and heartwarming Christmas story with an exciting original score by Rick Rea. Drawing on inspiration from the Harry Potter series as well as “A Christmas Carol” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Ziegfeld theater

Weber Morgan Children’s Justice Center Open House, 11am-6pm Come learn about the CJC and enjoy some light refreshments. This is a free event. The center was originally established to serve children 17 years of age or younger who are victims of alleged sexual or physical abuse. In recent years, there has been an increased demand for services for other crimes involving children, such as domestic violence, drug endangerment, and internet exploitation.

Holiday Concert featuring WSU choirs and symphony orchestra,5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.A WSU performing arts tradition five centuries of holiday music masterpieces! Weber State University

Weber Morgan Children’s Justice Center Hack Ogden, 12pm Hack Ogden is a weekly meetup for developers, designers, and entrepreneurs in Northern Utah. We meet from Noon to 1 every Wednesday in the 2nd-floor conference room at the Startup Ogden building

Michelle Moonshine Trip 8:30pm Lighthouse Lounge

Dec 7

Weber State downtown Scrooge, A christmas Carol, 7pm ‘Scrooge — A Christmas Carol.’ With a script by Beverly Olsen and Jacci Florence, we tell the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, following him through a haunted evening that gives him a new perspective on life, love and charity. Terrace Plaza Playhouse

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Pet photos with santa, 6-8pm Newgate Mall GROWholiday paint n party, 6:30pm liquid canvas Julie Mofatt Ballet School presents The Nutcracker, 7pm

Peery’s Egyptian theater Proceeds day at Lucky Slice,Mark your calendars for carbs for a cause! This the second an.

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Ogden Unplugged featuring HeavyStone, 7pm Come out early to play our acoustic open mic from 7pm-9pm. Bring your favorite guitar or just play on mine! Featured performances weekly from 9pm-11pm. Lighthouse Lounge Holidays are a DRAG (Show), 8pm Alotta Ducksauce, Ava Zawhore, Candy Cox, GwenIveer Garbo, and Sabrina Storm, manhandled by hostessss Donna Mae Trix, are here to brigthen your dreary holidays with a song and dance extravaganza! Good Company Theatre 260 25th street

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The good news about energy the environment and our future, 5pm Union Station Imagine Ballet presents The Nutcracker, 7:30pm Peery’s Egyptian Theater Holidays are a DRAG (Show), 8pm Alotta Ducksauce, Ava Zawhore, Candy Cox, GwenIveer Garbo, and Sabrina Storm, manhandled by hostessss Donna Mae Trix, are here to brigthen your dreary holidays with a song and dance extravaganza! Good Company Theatre 260 25th street Ogden Mustangs VS SLC, 7pm Santa Claus will be at The Ice Sheet.He’ll be available for kids of all ages to sit and chat. PAWS FOR PATRIOTS, On Dec. 4 we’re excited to welcome Paws for Patriots, an organization that rescues dogs from shelters and trains them to be service dogs for veterans. They will graduate five of their dogs on the ice during the first intermission. Weber Ice Sheet

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Holiday hand cream workshop, 10am Ogden NAture Center Crown Royal ugly christmas sweater party, 5:30pm Bust our your ugly sweaters and win prizes Outlaw Saloon Ogden Mustangs VS SLC, 7pm SKATE WITH THE STANGS Following the Dec. 12 game, all are invited to stick around and

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join the Mustang players on the ice to skate, chat with, snap pictures with, get autographs from and get to know better.FROZEN will also be playing on a screen for kids. Weber Ice Sheet Holidays are a DRAG (Show), 8pm Alotta Ducksauce, Ava Zawhore, Candy Cox, GwenIveer Garbo, and Sabrina Storm, manhandled by hostessss Donna Mae Trix, are here to brigthen your dreary holidays with a song and dance extravaganza! Good Company Theatre 260 25th street Alleged Ugly Christmas Sweater PArty, 9pm That’s right. The ugliest of the ugly sweater parties returns. We’ll have the photobooth (complete with disturbing props) set-up again this year. Alleged Bar 201 25th street

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lashes liners lips, oh my!, 3:30pm Pinup makeup and hair class Reflections Academy

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WSU print club presents the 1st annual clothesline print sale,Buy prints and art by WSU students. RM251, Kimball visual arts center Pet photos with santa, 6-8pm Get a photo of your pooch with santa Newgate Mall Scrooge, A christmas Carol, 7pm ‘Scrooge — A Christmas Carol.’ With a script by Beverly Olsen and Jacci Florence, we tell the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, following him through a haunted evening that gives him a new perspective on life, love and charity. Terrace Plaza Playhouse

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Hack Ogden, 12pm Hack Ogden is a weekly meetup for developers, designers, and entrepreneurs in Northern Utah. We meet from Noon to 1 every Wednesday in the 2nd-floor conference room at the Startup Ogden building Weber State downtown Scrooge, A christmas Carol, 7pm ‘Scrooge — A Christmas Carol.’ With a script by Beverly Olsen and Jacci Florence, we tell the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, following him through a haunted evening that gives him a new perspective on life, love and charity. Terrace Plaza Playhouse a Fairly Potter christmas Carol, 7:30 pm A Fairly Potter Christmas Carol tells a hilarious and heartwarming Christmas story with an excit-

ing original score by Rick Rea. Drawing on inspiration from the Harry Potter series as well as “A Christmas Carol” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Ziegfeld theater

spiration from the Harry Potter series as well as “A Christmas Carol” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Ziegfeld theater

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City Lights Photo Walk, 6pm Photograph Christmas Village displays at the Ogden Municipal Garden/Park and neon signs on 25th Street. Union Station

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Ogden Unplugged featuring Carrier Myer, 7pm Come out early to play our acoustic open mic from 7pm-9pm. Bring your favorite guitar or just play on mine! Featured performances weekly from 9pm-11pm. Lighthouse Lounge

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The legendary Joe Mcqueen Quartet, 8pm Funk N Dive bar Grits green hip hop freestyle Friday, 9pm Brewskis

Tony holiday, Velvetones, Highway Thieves, 9pm lighthouse lounge

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snowshoe to overlook Ogden, 10amdetails at Weber Outdoors Meetup

Christmas Eve at Ogden’s Christmas Village, all day Christmas Village Downtown

7th Annual Crazy Sock Run, 6am Applebees Riverdale

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Chase Bryant Concert, 7pm The Outlaw Saloon

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Paint night, 7pm Test our your painting skills at Outlaw Outlaw Saloon

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Hack Ogden, 12pm Weber State downtown

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a Fairly Potter christmas Carol, 7:30 pm A Fairly Potter Christmas Carol tells a hilarious and heartwarming Christmas story with an exciting original score by Rick Rea. Drawing on in-

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Ryan E. Bouman “I love that Ogden is small enough that you see the same people out and about day to day, but big enough that you don’t have to if you don’t want to. I like that it’s big enough you can venture into the different sections of it that are so unique. It feels just as big as Salt Lake but without the SLC vibe, we have our own thing going on up here. It’s good and bad; It seems just far enough away that people don’t come here, but it’s nice that people don’t, not getting overrun with random tourist attractions and people overloading the city. It seems like it’s at a nice balance right now the way it is. I was just talking to some transplants the other day, they don’t live in Ogden, but they do everything here this is where they spend all of their time. The work here, they eat here, they party here they love it because this is where everything is. Also the cool secret history stuff from each of the historic buildings to the tunnels it just keeps Ogden cool. So much history and the unspoken of is what I find interesting.” Jennifer Payton “ The Diversity of Ogden is what makes this a beautiful place to live. I was born and raised here, raised my children here and now my grandchild. Ogden is all about community and family. There are so many fun things to do in Ogden year round; we really get to enjoy all four seasons. In the spring and summer, you have camping, boating, hiking. Free summer concerts at the Oasis Garden, the farmer’s market. In the fall, there is Witch-stock and car shows just to name a few. Winter you have any snow sport you can imagine. The traditions of Christmas village, how magical the whole area is when they first turn on those lights. I remember when I was younger looking into the windows with wide eyes and excitement. Seeing that on my kids and grandkids faces makes me excited for it right now! I love how amazed they are over the whole thing. Ogden has changed to become more family friendly as I have gotten older the more I have noticed it. My Favorite part about Ogden? I can’t just name one; the beauty of the mountains, the changing seasons, the people; I love Ogden.”

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Get Out and Get Arty with Snow Days By Cassidy Ward

now days are well remembered by kids everywhere, a welcome respite from the day’s obligations, granted at the whim of Mother Nature. They bring with them all the benefits of sick days without the discomfort of illness. Snow Days at the Shaw Gallery, which has been running since 2008 and is funded in part by the Weber County RAMP Tax Initiative, takes this beloved concept and flips it on its head. When an actual snow day might necessitate curling up in bed or on the couch, drinking cocoa and reading a book, these monthly events held at the Ogden campus of Weber State are all about getting out of the house and enjoying art. The Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery is home to varying art exhibits and is free to the public. The gallery is generally open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from noon until 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, September through May. Snow Days take place on the first Saturday of November, December, February and March. During these special days, the gallery opens two hours early, at 10:00 a.m. While the gallery is always open to families, Snow Days are geared especially toward

children aged three to twelve and hopes to engage them in becoming familiar with, appreciating and creating art. Each event is paired with the exhibit homed in the gallery at the time. Families are invited to tour the galleries and take advantage of guides that will be able to give additional information and answer any questions you may have. Children (from one to ninety-two) are then invited to participate in hands-on art projects in a variety of mediums. Supplies are provided by the gallery and you are free to take your creations home with you. According to Holly Jarvis, Visual Arts Outreach Manager for Snow Days, the projects are typically tied to the exhibitions in the gallery. During December’s event, taking place on the fifth, the gallery will be home to a student exhibition and projects will likely be holiday themed. Kids will have an opportunity to take home a piece of art to hang on their mantle or tree, next to the menorah or kinara or just as a part of their personal portfolio. “This event is really to bring people together, bring them to the Shaw Gallery to see the exhibits and allow people who might not usually have access to art an opportunity to acl cess art,” Jarvis said.

Craft Beer and Creative Pizza Make Slackwater Pizzeria Ogden’s go to Restaurant

here are some combinations that are meant to go together - peanut butter and jelly, chicken and waffles, and pizza and beer. Slackwater Pizzeria celebrates the combination of pizza and beer in unique and creative ways. Slackwater opened on the banks of the Ogden River just south of the Ogden sign over four years ago and quickly became an important part of the food and drink community. Owners, Kriss Smith and Justin Gumm had always been in the restaurant business, and Slackwater was their first attempt at running a restaurant on their own. It quickly became a regular hangout for the outdoor enthusiasts in Ogden. It was a great place to come after running or bike down the Ogden Parkway, or hiking in the Ogden area mountains. As the restaurant took off, it soon out grew the walls of their tiny space, which is now the few booths and tables tucked inside the atrium doors. Slackwater then opened a temporary atrium and finally expanded to the permanent atrium that exists today. Two years ago, the business was successful enough for the owners to turn the management reigns over to Dana Russell and Mike Lee and head to Idaho to open another restaurant. Russell and Lee have kept Slackwater as the go-to place for Ogden residents. “We are so happy to be the restaurant that people bring their family and friends when visiting, and we

By Christina Miller want to keep it that way,” said Russell. Slackwater was a unique restaurant when in opened in Ogden with a focus on craft beer and high-quality food. At the time, Roosters was the only brewery in town, but featured their own beers. Slackwater offered craft and microbrews that were taking off in other parts of the country to Ogden residents. When they opened 4 years ago, they only offered 40 different bottled beers, which sounds like a decent amount. However, today, they have the largest beer selection outside of Salt Lake City in Utah with over 230 beers and are quickly catching up with the top three locations for beer in the capital city. In addition to the bottled beer, Slackwater has 13 local beers on tap, and are looking to add three more taps in the near future. The staff is knowledgeable about the beers offered. “Our clientele typically asks the servers for a recommendation on what to try, especially when they are trying to branch out from the big beer brand names,” said Lee. For those who are looking for an adult beverage besides beer, they also offer 30 different wines including a red and a white wine that are named after the restaurant. Sangria is another tasty option and Slackwater is planning to offer a seasonal flavor very soon. Sunday brunch features mimosas and bloody marys made with sake as well.

Mike Lee and Dana Russell work hard to keep Slackwater as Ogden’s go to restaurant.

Even with the great beer and wine menu, Slackwater is first and foremost a restaurant. Unique and creative pizzas are at the heart of the menu. Yes, for traditionalists, pepperoni or .

cheese will always be available. However, for the more adventurous Ogden eaters, favorites like California Sunshine with chicken, bacon, cheese, and goddess dressing or Cardiac Arrest for the meat lovers with pepperoni, sausage, ham, and bacon are tasty options. Live local music is another important part of Slackwater’s ambience. Performers entertain the dinner crowd Thursday through Sunday evenings. It was the live music that brought Lee to Slackwater. He was one of the performers, who at the time was also looking for a new job and joined Slackwater shortly after it opened. There are several great acts for December including Austin Wayend; Jake Skeen, Korene Greenwood, Bill and Diane, and The Road Apples. Lee and Russell are especially excited about the New Year’s Eve celebration featuring Tim Daniels. The full menu will be available on New Year’s Eve and no reservations are required. Appetizers will be half off and the New Year will be kicked off with a Champaign toast. For more information, on the music schedule, special events like tap takeovers, and the menu, check out Slackwater’s website at http://slackwaterpizzeria.com. They are also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ SlackwaterPub/. Slackwater Pizzeria is located at 1895 Washington Blvd, Ogden, Utah. l

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Over the River and Through the Woods to Bailey’s Farm by Sarah Packham

t’s like something from a fairy tale, paint- sonal encounter with a herd of elk that the Baiing, or a song, yes a song, the one about ley family raises. There the sleigh stops and the one horse open sleigh, the one we sing as the driver feeds the herd a bale of hay that he’s soon as the snow starts to fly. Growing up in brought along. Then, if you’re in the market a Salt Lake suburb, I never thought I’d have for a Christmas tree, the ride continues to an the “over the river and through the woods” open air barn where you can purchase a tree experience. I also never thought my children or wreath at an additional cost. If you do purwould feel that feeling of being pulled by horses on a sleigh “through the white and drifting snow.” That was nothing more than a pretty picture until three years ago when we discovered Bailey’s Farm in Liberty, just a twenty-minute drive from Ogden. Since then, Bailey’s sleigh ride has become a tradition that my children look forward to every winter. My husband and I also get excited about a holiday tradition where we can escape the crowds, escape the traffic, and snuggle close to each other for an extraordinary adventure. The crisp air, the farm dogs running alongside the sleigh, Local Families sit close together for an exciting horse-drawn sleigh ride. and the breathtaking scenery all add to this one of a kind experience. chase a tree, the price of the sleigh ride for you The twenty to thirty-minute sleigh ride and your family is waived. Upon your return, takes visitors literally over a river and through you’re invited to warm up and enjoy a complia field where you’ll have an up-close and per- mentary cup of hot cocoa in a cozy cabin. And

if you’re lucky, you may have a chance to pet one of the two reindeer on the Bailey’s property. It’s a great way to get out of the house, into nature, and enjoy winter’s wonderland. Just make sure to dress for the weather. Bailey’s Sleigh Rides opens the day after Thanksgiving (wagons are used when there is no snow) and continues until the snow has melted. The cost of the sleigh ride is five dollars per person. Sleigh rides are Monday through Saturday by appointment only. There is no appointment necessary if you are also planning to buy a tree on a Saturday. The sleigh ride can accommodate a group as large as forty people and as small as your individual family for a more intimate experience. The sleighs run during the day and in the evening. The daytime rides allow for great photographic opportunities. The night time rides are just magical. To make an appointment call Bailey’s Sleigh Rides 801 791-1545 or 801 745-6639 3908 North 3300 East l Liberty, UT

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Celebrate Ogden! By Autumn Barowski

December is a month filled with joyous celebration for many Utah cultures. Whether one celebrates Bodhi, Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, or Kwanzaa, or even International Human Rights Day, Utah’s churches and communities offer chances to celebrate the diversity of our state. One day that is close to the hearts of many Northern Utahns is December 12, the celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As legend has it, in 1531 the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego near Mexico City, asking that a shrine be built. As proof of her existence, she had the saint cut roses where none had bloomed before, and an image of her appeared on his tilma (a type of cloak). The event is celebrated by many Mexican Catholics, and was granted an official date, Dec. 12, by Pope John Paul II. St. Mary Catholic Church in West Haven is hosting a celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday, December 12. A procession into the church will begin at 4pm, prior to the 5pm Mass. Following the service, there will be a celebration in the social hall of the church featuring traditional dancers and musicians and authentic Mexican food. For more information, contact the St. Mary Catholic Church at (801)621-7961

Give Me a Chance Teaches Skills To Help Women and Children Lift Themselves Out of Poverty

ather than giving food or services to those in need, you can give them something worth more than money--the skills to be self-sufficient. This is the philosophy of Give Me a Chance (GMAC) charity. GMAC founder Sister Maria was sent to Utah in 2010 with a charge to help the poor in the community. Originally from Vietnam, she volunteered at Catholic Community Services to get an idea of what need to be done. People came for food but needed more, especially women and children. “The most vulnerable group is women and children. We need to focus on them,” she said. After visiting a family from Mexico she saw that they got a lot of canned food but the children didn’t eat it because it wasn’t their native food. There had to be a way they could earn their own money to buy food they liked to eat. The women also needed other services and a way to support their family. One way to do that? Teach them how to sew. “In Vietnam every woman knows how to sew.” Sewing can also take your mind off problems and is creative work. I want to help them learn some skills so they can help themselves.” Today there are eight to ten in the sewing class at the Learning Center. The store, De Marilliac, is where students that have mastered sewing do

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alterations and sell formal wear. Sister Maria noticed that many Spanish girls drop out of school and didn’t go to college. So the center founded an after school program to teach English, math, reading, science, sports, music and sewing. Two retired professors from Weber State tutor students with math, others read with the children or assist with homework. The program keeps growing, only limited by the need for more volunteers. Riyln Fabert, a former kindergarten and Head Start teacher leads the after school program. The curriculum is core-alighted and follows what the students are learning at school. Riyln loves working to catch students up and finding ways to make learning fun. The interaction with parents is rewarding too. “Once they know you’re not judging them, they really open up,” she said. Maria Juarez has been coming to the center since she immigrated from Mexico in 1996. She was just sixteen and married. “I feel the support of GMAC in my life. Not just

Woman sews a quilt in Give Me a Chance studio

now, but since my first class.” All but one of her four children take classes at the center. She recently started a housekeeping business. How you Can Help: Volunteer to tutor children at the after school program. Must be at least 18 years old. The program is four days a week and a two day a week commitment from 3pm-5pm is ideal. It helps if you speak Spanish but it’s not necessary. Donate school supplies for the after school program. Hire Ambiance Cleaning Solutions, which was started by women in the program. Maria Juarez who is one of the owners, used to clean hotel rooms and cabins near Yellowstone. She also keeps the center tidy. The rate is $20/hour - call Maria at (385) 222-8163 to schedule. Get your alterations done at the De Marilliac store on Washington Blvd. Also go there for prom, wedding or quinceanera dresses. According to Sister Maria, “our price is incredible. No one can beat our price.” See http:// demarillacformal.com for more information. Support the annual fundraising dinner every September. Check http://www.gmacutah. l org/ for details.

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Celebrating the Solstice at the Water Cycle Park By Caril Jennings

gden has a secret. Not many people know about it but here’s the inside scoop. If you go to the Water Cycle Park just before noon on the Winter Solstice, December 22, you will see the secret pass before your eyes. On a large stone tablet engraved with a map of Ogden’s watershed, a shadow of a snow flake will fall on the middle of the stone. This watershed contains all the rivers and lakes that flow into the Great Salt Lake

The shadow is cast by a large metal arc on a huge stone base. A cluster of birds fly out from the top of the arc. The birds look random but they are precisely placed to cast the shadow of a snowflake only at noon on the Winter Solstice, and one or two days before or after. This art installation was included in the Ogden River Restoration site as an excellent match for the Percent for the Art Program. The park is on Lincoln Avenue, just north of

the bridge over the Ogden River, approximately 17th street, bounded by 18th Street on the north. The art installation is at the south end, right next to the bridge. On the opposite end are two state-of-the-arts play stations with all sorts of physical challenges for children and their handlers. In late autumn of 2010, qualified artists were sought through a national call for entries. Andy Dufford of Denver, was selected to design and create the art installation. His proposal featured the elements of education about our water shed area, beautiful stone benches, the solstice sculpture, boulders arranged in an organic “amphitheater” stepping down to the river’s edge and an interactive hand-cranked water pump that operates during the warm months of the year. An unveiling ceremony and community celebration were held on Thursday, May 31st, 2012. Water Cycle names the park, inspired by the annual cycle of water from snowfall to runoff. Snow is symbolized by the sculpture of the flock of birds. The shadow of the snowflake travels across the map of the watershed. It is a poetic and visually pleasing representa-

A seemingly random array of birds lines up at the Winter Solstice to create a snowflake.

tion of a number of scientific facts about living on the edge of the Great Basin. The main fact is, without snowfall captured by the Wasatch Range and fed into our reservoirs and rivers, we would be as dry as the Great Basin to the West. It is a year-round sculpture, to be enjoyed even though the secret is hidden for most of the year. In the summer, a crank will pump water from the Ogden River and up through the carved stone base. The water flows across sandstone of familiar Utah colors, carved with river channels, native plants, and fish. Similar blocks of stone provide seating on both sides of the stone tablet. Those who want another opportunity to explain the natural world to young children have an excellent textbook in this park. Others who want to stop and contemplate natural beauty have a delightful place to do it, close to the river and generally shaded by trees. There is something for everyone anytime they visit. However, the secret only is revealed at this time of year for just a few days. During the rest of the year, a viewer can look up at the birds and move around to make line up the l birds focusSee it for yourself!

The Ogden Source’s Guide to The Best Soup in O-Town

here’s nothing like hot soup when it’s cold so now is when Ogden locals crave soup more than any other time of year. Why is soup so popular? Valerie Phillips, the author of “Soup’s On!” cookbook and food blog Chewandchat.com, said, “The great thing about soup is there are so many kinds, so many flavors.” As far as trends, she said, “Today’s soups feature bolder flavors and some creative twists on the classics. For instance, at Brixton’s Baked Potato, I recently enjoyed a bowl of Thai Curry Chicken Soup that was

By Janet Thaeler fragrant and flavorful.” Along with more comFrench Onion comes in a crock with meltplex flavors and ethnic soups, Phillips says the ed provolone oozing over the sides. Inside ingredients are healthier too. A Good Life Café are pieces of toasted homemade Foccahas options like Split Pea and Sweet Potato or cia bread. French onion soup is available Sprouted Red Beans and Rice.” every day, and they always have at least We asked where to get your favorite soup. one other soup that’s made from scratch. The list below shares the best soup near Og“We think that our French Onion soup is so den. loved because it’s made with love...it is made from scratch right here in our kitchen, and we Union Grill use only the highest quality ingredients. A few Ogden Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave. other kinds of soup that are highly loved here (801)621-2830. www.UnionGrillOgden.com at the Union Grill would be our Steak Chili... made using Prime Rib, the Chicken Curry Vegetable and the Hungarian Mushroom,” Annette Hardy, a manager at Union Grill said. Kneaders 1953 Washington Blvd., Ogden (801)781-2900 www.UnionGrillOgden.com Artichoke Portobello Mushroom soup was a favorite, and it’s made every Monday and Thursday. Jeremiah’s 1307 West 1200 South, Ogden http://www. jeremiahsutah.com (801) 394-3273 The chicken tortilla is the day and has been for about seven years. “The freshness and care that we take are what makes any of our soups very good.” Instead of making it in large batches and letting it sit, all their soups are made fresh that day. Jeremiah’s uses locally grown when in season: heirloom tomatoes, chilis, onions, and green peppers. “All the vegetables we can we get fresh,” head chef Michael At-

French onion soup at Union Grill

tento said. “We certainly don’t use any canned or frozen.” Van Loi 5451 South 1900 West, Unit 4, Roy (801)776-5961 http://vanloifood.com/map.html There are eleven varieties of Pho at Van Loi, ranging from chicken to brisket or meatballs. People go for Vietnamese food, but many go for pho. “Closest thing to a really Vietnamese Pho I have found. Other places just don’t have much flavor. This place has lots of flavors,” said Daniell Shirley. Blue Lemon 339, E 2250 S St, Ogden (801)612-2583 www.BlueLemon.com You can’t miss with either the butternut squash or tomato bisque soup. Each is vegetarian and gluten free. Utah blogger Emily Hill described the butternut squash as smooth, buttery, cinnamon-y, brown sugary and topped with some sort of cinnamon croutons and what I think were brown-sugar-glazed walnuts.” Old Grist Mill 460 2nd St, Ogden (801) 392-8801 http:// oldgristmillbreadcompany.com/ The broccoli cheddar is much loved and is made every Saturday where you can order by the cup up to a quart. Be sure to get some homemade bread to go with it. Another loved soup was the Posole from Taqueria Mexicans on Washington and any of the homemade soups at The Oaks in the Ogden l Canyon or at Cutler’s in Layton.

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If you’re Going to Rule The World, You’re Going to Need An Office By Cassidy Ward

verybody dreams of working from home, getting up when the sun hits your face, drinking a cup of coffee in your pajamas, and curling up on the couch or sitting at a desk with a laptop. Unfortunately reality rarely meshes with fantasy and trying to run a business out of your living room might not be all that you imagined. There is a reason Superman had a Fortress of Solitude, and there is a reason productivity goes up in an office setting. It’s quiet, it’s focused, your cat doesn’t need your attention,

and Netflix isn’t hovering on your shoulder whispering “one episode won’t hurt you.” Netflix is a liar; it will hurt you because it won’t be just one, once you pop… Office Evolution offers a workable solution close to home. Their Ogden offices, owned and operated by locals Mark and Tammy Smith, celebrated its grand opening October 15 at 221 Historic 25th Street. They offer a variety of options ranging in price and services, starting with their virtual office package that provides you with a business address and

reception services to receive packages. You can add additional services like time in on-site meeting rooms, and a real live human being to answer your calls for you. Also, any time spent in the office comes with complimentary refreshments and high-speed internet. So you totally could watch Netflix if you wanted to, but don’t, you have work to do. Owners Mark and Tammy also have two other locations along the Wasatch Front, one in Centerville and the other in Salt Lake City but their newest location is special. Be-

ing local to the city, they were conscious of the importance of preserving Ogden’s history and culture. With that in mind, they preserved many of the older features of the building that was previously home to a cobbler shop and a soda factory. Despite our obvious inclination toward the new Ogden offices, membership with Office Evolution does get you access to any of their locations nationwide so even when you’re travelling, you’ll have a nice quiet place to work. You can get more information about Office Evolution at their website- www.officeevolution. com/ogden. Though if you want my advice, if you’re going to write the next great American novel, plan the growth and success of your fledgling business, or plot an evil intercontinental rise to power, you should probably see the space where you’ll do it in person. You can arrange a tour of the offices by dialing 801-7832888. Netflix will be waiting once you’re the Supreme Office Evolution Exterior, in the heart of 25th Street. Photo Credit Office Evol Archduke of Earth. lution

Inside Lobby of Office Evolution, decor is industrial modern with pops of color. Photo credit Office Evolution

Luis’s Mexican Cuisine: Traditional with a Twist

uis’s Mexican Cuisine offers up unique dishes created by owner and chef, Luis Rodriguez. Along with his wife, Esbeyde, he opened the doors to his restaurant nearly two years ago in Eden. It quickly became a favorite of Ogden Valley locals and was recently nominated for its first Indie Ogden award in the Best Mexican Restaurant category. A few weeks ago, Luis invited The Ogden Source and Indie Ogden to the restaurant on a Tuesday night. The chefs had prepared a spe-

Beef enchiladas with mole, rice and beans

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cial 6-course meal for us and, as this is their off-season, we had the place to ourselves. As we were seated by our host/waiter, Abraham, a quick look around revealed many of the usual elements found in a small Mexican restaurant: a colorful blanket draped over a sombrero, framed newspaper clippings and flowers on the table. As soon as the food began to arrive, however, it became quite apparent that this was anything but a typical Mexican restaurant. Our first course was fresh tortilla chips, a heaping bowl of fresh guacomole and three types of salsa: roasted chipotle, tomatillo and pico de gallo. Almost immediately, our next course arrived and it was, to sum it up in one word, gorgeous. Half an avocado, topped with seared tuna, pickled onions, spicy mayo and bell peppers, came together in a presentation not usually seen in Mexican fare. Our third course was a seasonal butternut squash soup topped with pico de gallo and a scallop, and drizzled with sour cream. Next up, the first of our two main courses arrived fresh off the grill: a steak burrito with rice, purple cabbage and avocado, served in a homemade tortilla. On the side, fresh mango and pickled onion

garnish, pico de gallo, lettuce and spicy fries. Our second main dish was just as delectable as the first: beef enchiladas with mole, rice and beans, and another side of lettuce, mango salsa

Fish tacos

and pico de gallo. The unique blend of flavors left us swooning and when our dessert of flan made with local honey arrived, I wasn’t certain I’d be able to finish. A few bites and an empty plate later, that problem was solved. “I like to cook traditional Mexican food but with my own twist,” Luis explained. We had finished our meal and stayed to visit with our chef as he enjoyed his dinner of fish tacos Esbeyde had cooked up for him. “Everything is fresh and of the very best quality.” Using a variety of local and seasonal ingredients, Luis and Esbeyde work together to create their own dishes, some based on traditional recipes they brought over from Mexico when they came to Northern Utah and others from Luis’ chef training in Park City. The result is a dining experience that has earned them 5 stars on Yelp and TripAdvisor, in addition to the Indie Ogden award nomination. Luis’s Mexican Cuisine is located at 2550 N 4920 E, Eden, UT. They are open Monday thru Saturday, from the l hours of 5 pm to 9 pm.

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No Meat Eats: A Guide to Vegan Ogden by Lauren Caouette

gden has progressed in more ways than one in recent years. With Forbes Magazine naming Ogden #6 on its list of U.S. Cities Best for Business and Careers, it’s no wonder that the arts community continues to expand and thrive, outdoor recreation grows stronger every year, and the economy is booming. Correspondingly, a myriad of new and exciting restaurants and businesses are finding their place on Ogden’s Historic 25th Street, and other locations throughout the city. While Ogden isn’t yet as vegan-friendly as Salt Lake (named “The Next Great Vegan City” a few years back by VegNews Magazine), the number of restaurants offering these options is steadily improving, and if you know where to look, you can find something delicious. Athena Oram Jay, an Ogden resident, and vegan of two years, says she chose the diet for health reasons, her concern for the environment, and her negative view of factory farming. Regarding her options in the city, she says,

Local Restaurants Offering Vegan Fare Two Bit Street Cafe At first glance, the menu may not seem to provide too many options, but let your server know that you’d like a vegan meal, and they are more than happy to accommodate. They even offer a vegan cheese replacement. Blooming Lotus Cafe A treasure trove of health and wellness, Blooming Lotus provides a tranquil space for massage, dance, meditation, and a variety eclectic gifts. Upstairs, the Lotus Lounge boasts a wide array of vegan and vegetarian options. Beyond their staple menu items, their baked goods and a majority of their specials are vegan or can be made vegan, allowing you to easily select a dish for any appetite. A Good Life Cafe With different specials daily, many of which are vegan and gluten-free, A Good Life Cafe is a stand-out. They offer whole, fresh juices (pick a classic, or build your own), and a

“There are no all-vegan restaurants around here as there are in Salt Lake, but Ogden has some awesome places to get vegan food. Smiths, my favorite, has an entire section of vegan-friendly foods. Two-Bit Street Café on 25th has some wonderful options, as do Pizza Runner and The Pie!” Lindsey Lloyd, a cook at Lucky Slice, agrees that Ogden has some fantastic options, and says, “I don’t think it’s incredibly difficult to be a vegan in Ogden, as long as you aren’t worried about sometimes questioning your server at a restaurant to verify everything you are about to consume is vegan friendly.... I think Ogden blows it away when it comes to its kind and open-minded citizens and business owners.” For the vegan, vegan-curious, or those simply looking for healthier options, I’ve compiled a list of a few of the many wonderful restaurants in our city that provide excellent plant-based meals, with something to satisfy every taste.

Pizza Runner Vegan dread head pizza

Funk n Dive chefs prepare vegan dishes, ohoto by Funk n dive

lunch menu with vegan options, complete with vegan mayo. Sonora Grill Sonora Grill is a favorite of many local vegans and vegetarians, due to its inclusive vegetarian menu. Ask your server for the alternate menu, and you’ll be delighted by your number of options, all delicious and made from scratch. Lucky Slice Going out, or ordering, pizza can be daunting for a plant-eater. Often, you end up watching your friends or family enjoy cheese-engulfed slices while you nibble on a salad. That is not the case at Lucky Slice, where anyone can find something to fit his or her needs. They offer the Tapenade, a fully-vegan pizza, and can make the breadsticks vegan when asked. If that is not enough, the cooks are happy to customize any pizza with the dairy-replacement of your choice. Pizza Runner Pizza Runner is a great choice for the vegan pizza lover. The Vegan Dread Head Prima Vera is delicious, but if you are not in the fullpie mood, you can always order the Spaghetti Dinner, or the Vegan Breadsticks, which are great on their own but can be customized and stuffed with any veggies you choose. University Broiler & Grill There aren’t too many places where you

Sub Zero Ice Cream allows residents the sweet option to enjoy all of their flavors dairy free

Sonora Grill vegan place, photo by Sonora Grill

can find falafel around here, making the University Broiler a gem. They have a large menu with many vegetarian options, which you can order without the yogurt-based cucumber sauce for a dish free of animal product. Sub Zero Ice Cream Ice cream is not usually considered something that you can enjoy while on a non-dairy diet, Sub Zero is an exception. The unusual way they make their desserts allows you to choose a non-dairy base, and goes even further by offering organic, sugar-free, and agave sweeteners. You pick the flavor (all vegan, even the chocolate), and add your mix-ins to create the perfect, health-conscious dessert. Slackwater Pub and Pizzeria Although they do not have any specialty vegan pizzas, their dough does not contain any animal products, allowing you the option to build-your-own. Their salads care customizable as well. For ready-to-go meals, The Tree Hugger sandwich (topped with an array of vegetables, balsamic vinegar, and hummus) is

an excellent option. Roosters Brewing Co. You may not find too much in the way of full-on meals besides the savory Veg Head Wrap, but there are many salads and appetizers you can customize. Also, the all-important hummus is in no short supply. Bangkok Garden Bangkok Garden is popular for its authentic Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese foods. Many dishes can be made vegan, but beware any egg-based noodles. The staff is very accommodating, and they let customers know that many of the stir-fry dishes can be made without any animal products. MacCool is Public House This Irish Pub-style restaurant has some unusual meats on the menu, and for the non-carnivores, more than meets the eye. Your options include the Portobello mushroom sandwich, sweet potato fries, onion rings, and their veggie version of a traditional Irish dish called the Mulligatawny Boxty, which they prepare with vegetable, curry, and coconut milk. Funk N’ Dive Bar Bar food is rarely vegan, but Funk N’ Dive bar changed the game. This local bar offers vegan comfort food including chicken wings, nachos, portabella burgers, quesadillas and calzones all made to accommodate a plant l based diet.

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Topper Bakery - One of Just a Few Independent Bakeries Left in Utah By Janet Thaeler

opper Bakery on Monroe in Ogden has been open since 1939 and is still family owned. It’s one of five or six independent bakeries in the state. Their loyal following loves to come in especially for Christmas when they bake holiday bread and sweets from Holland. After seeing the variety they offer today, it’s hard to believe Topper Bakery started out with just one item -- doughnuts. They made

The owner Dave holding a mold for the Speculatsius, a cookie made with sugar and almond paste. They are hand pounded onto these molds. The boards are from Holland and are over 100 years old.

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the doughnuts on a simple fryer, made out of a #110 lard can. Topper Bakery was started by the current owner’s grandfather who came here from Holland. The bakery has survived a robbery and gunshots that almost took the owner’s life. It sold temporarily to a new owner who almost shut the place down and has been through one major expansion. They have an amazing variety and make everything in the store. Their most popular doughnuts are the maple bars and Texas doughnuts. Brownies come in German chocolate, mint and peanut butter. Many restaurants and caterers depend on their bread, rolls and pita bread. They bake cookies of all types from chocolate chip to raisin filled. The Burger Bar in Roy has been ordering large hamburger buns from Topper for over 20 years. “Today there are only about five independent bakers left in Utah,” owner Dave DeRyke said. Most buy frozen and bake the dough. “All they have is a proofer, a baker and an oven.” The back of the store is full of old machines, mixers and large freezers and refrigerators. Almost everything is coated with a layer of flour. It feels and looks like nothing has changed in decades. Toppers uses Big J Flour out of Brigham City. They go through 2,000 lbs a week. Near Christmas, they go through almost 3,000 lbs. The sixty-pound bags are stacked to the ceiling. “From Halloween through Christmas, probably half our customers are Dutch,” Dave

Topper Bakery is located in the heart of Ogden at 2516 Monroe. The store has been expanded but is otherwise much like it was when it opened.

said. People drive to get specialty items such Speculatsius, which is a cookie. The dough is hand pounded onto 100-year-old boards from Holland. Pfefferneuse is another Dutch favorite. There’s also Marzipan, Yulekage (a sweet bread with fruit), fruit cake and stolen. The butterlitter has a flaky, buttery crust with an almond paste filling. The year the family sold the bakery and then months later took back over after it almost failed. When they came back they, ran an advertisement in the newspaper inviting all of their customers to come back. It worked. They’ve had as much business as they could handle. “Customers came back to support us. l We’ve been busy ever since.”

Author of the Month: J. Kowallis

Artist Spotlight: Melody Pulsipher

By Kehaulani Flanders

hile attending Weber State University, with the aspiration of becoming a vocal instructor, J. Kowallis never dreamed of one day becoming an author. Kowallis realized early on in her degree that she wasn’t enjoying her education. As the stress and uncertainty continued to pile, Kowallis took to writing in her spare time. Laughing, Kowallis explained that at one point she was so stressed she managed to write an astounding 50,000 word draft of a novel during spring break. Shortly after, she finally quit her music major. Encouraged by her mother, Kowallis decided to take a leap of faith, ultimately changing her major to English with an emphasis in Creative Writing. It wasn’t a decision she regretted; she completed her degree 1 year earlier than planned. An avid reader, there have been many authors that have inspired Kowallis including C.S. Lewis, Charlotte Bronte, Veronica Roth, J.K Rowling, and finally Gerald N. Lund. Kowallis stated that The Alliance, by Gerald N. Lund was the first dystopian novel she read. Her writing talents include Young Adult dystopian and historical fiction.

In Kowallis’ debut novel, Afterimage follows Reggie, a young woman who knows nothing about herself but has the ability to see into the future. In the post-WWIII setting, Reggie finds “The Public,” a government who strains to make the perfect society. Reggie is imprisoned for her talents by The Public but successfully breaks out with the help of unknown friends. Kowallis explains that in this “adult coming of age” novel the moral of the story is, “In this life, you make perfection what it is. There is no perfect society in a flawed, mortal world.” The Enertia Trials is a 4-book series, and Kowallis will proudly publish her second novel Encender, during the month of February. Kowallis also intends to write a historical fiction novel after the 4th book has been published. For aspiring authors, Kowallis advises to “Just start writing, and get started in a writers group.” She went on to explain that there are many “how to write” books and lists, but the best thing to do is to gain your own experience from writing. Those interested can follow J. Kowallis on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and l Google+. .

Ogden is host to many venues supporting an active and thriving home to local musicians. One such artist has made Ogden her home and has grown, setting goals to enter the music world, and is never looking back. Melody Pulsipher met up with the Ogden Source and shed some light on the experiences that have shaped the person she is, and wants to become. OS: Where did your love for music begin? MP: When I was young I wanted to be an actress. I watched soap operas with my mom and dreamed of acting. In middle school, I auditioned for school plays and quickly discovered I am a horrible actress. I did enjoy to sing, and would often sing in church. When I was around 12 my great grandmother passed, she left our family a grand piano, and I learned to play. I found an opportunity to buy a guitar from a family member and struggled to learn. Finding examples of chords in church hymn book, I taught myself to play. When I was 17, I also began to write. OS: When did you start to play in venues and for the public? MP: 2006 I was in Washington selling goods door to door. Seattle was hosting the American Idol auditions, and I pulled together some courage and registered to tryout. Scared to death, I gave it my all. The fear overcame me, and I bombed the audition. I was traveling the next day daydreaming away and was struck with a thought; music was it. Music was my purpose. I drove home from Washington to Utah in one night and made a plan. I started playing open mic nights and any venue that would have me. OS: To date, what has been one of the achievements you are most proud of? MP: Tyler Forseberg and I began the Acoustic All-Stars Music Festival 7 years ago. I also won Best of State for individual vocalist for the charity work I do. Every December I help a fundraiser called Cash, Cans and open hands at the Fifth in Bountiful to raise money for the road home and the Utah Food Bank. OS: Where can people find you and your music? MP: Every other Wednesday at the summit lounge in Layton. 8-close. December 5th at the Fifth in Bountiful is our Road Home fundraiser. 2016 holds many new opportunities as I continue to write and work toward my next big move.

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Ogden Source’s Holiday Gift Guide By Mikaela Shafer-Platter, Candice Brown, Andrea Busboom

he Holiday season is upon us and it’s time to start thinking of what you might want to get those special people in your life. The Ogden Source team put together some great gift ideas to get you started.

Ogden Made’s Two Bit Klettersack: $195 Holding on to the classic mountaineering approach, The Two Bit pack is designed to bear the most rugged adventure yet fluidly transition into your creative world. Ogdenmade.com

For Him Whether you need to shop for your husband, brother or father, it’s not easy finding a gift for a man. Here are a our dude approved gifts that he won’t want to return.

Daily Rise Cold Brew Crate: $25 for 6 pack Daily rise is famous for their cold brew and they designed this wooden crate just for those who can’t get enough. Reusable for brews and

chases can be made on their website www.hippieskin.com or found locally at Blooming Lotus Imports 107 25th St. Ogden, UT Wine Ice cream from Liquid Canvas $12.81 Never fear of running out a wine! Mereer’s Wine Ice Cream makes the perfect gift for the lady who likes to indulge in the finer things in life. She deserves a hug even if it’s in a pint size carton of delicious creamy heaven. Eight choices to choose from, Riesling, Strawberry Sparkling, Spice, Chocolate Cabernet, Peach White Zinfandel, Port, Cherry Merlot, Red Raspberry Chardonay. Liquid Canvas, 290 25th Street Ogden, UT. Holiday Bouquet: $50 Spoil her with flowers that will never die. These unique bouquets and home decor are made out of recycled and sustainable materials. Their

The Classic Barber Shop Shave, Rays Barber Shop: $40 “Our Classic Barber Shop Shave is the way to truly pamper a man. We use the steamed towels, shave brush and soap, shave oils, and menthol creams to give him the smoothest shave he can get with a straight razor. Some people describe it as a “Man’s facial”.” 2435 Kiesel Ave Ogden, UT 84401 http://raysbarbershopslc.com/ Weber State Yurt Rental: $110 a night He skis, he rock climbs and he has every piece of gear imaginable, what he really needs is an awesome yurt trip in the mountains! Weber State offers Yurt rentals that require backcountry experience and ability to use a map, perfect for the adventurer! Weber.edu/outdoor/Bloomington_Canyon_ Yurt.html

Hearth Vinegar & Oil Kit: $30 For the chef, vinegar and oil are key. These 18 year ages balsamic vinegars and prime olive oils will elevate any dish. Hearth also has hand made pastas and breads.Don’t forget to invite yourself over for dinner. 195 Historic 25th Street, Ogden, UT 84401 Hearth25.com Beehive Cheese Box: $35.99 This includes 6-oz cuts of our 2014 World Cheese Award winners and a box of RUSK crackers. Barely Buzzed, Apple Walnut Smoked and Promonotry which all won Bronze medals in London. 2440 E 6600 S, Suite 8, Uintah, UT 84405 Beehivecheese.com Pearl Milk Tea Club Tea Kit:$8 Pearl Milk Tea Club has a cute little gift shop hidden inside where you can find this tea kit

with a cool bottle opener on the side, this crate is sure to impress the coffee snob in your life. 2865 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401 Dailyrisecoffee.com For Her Hand Cut Soap from Ailulia $6.95 Getting clean shouldn’t be boring! Lather up with a slice of hand cut, fresh handmade soaps. You can choose from holiday themed or spa scented soaps. A great stocking stuffer gift for the special ladies in your life. Ailulia 236 Historic 25th St. Ogden UT

products last forever and come scented with fragrances. You can create a custom piece or choose from their many designed bouquets. www.ecoflower.com

Hippie Skin Bundle Box $5-$20 For a healthy natural lifestyle, Hippie Skin natural and organic beauty products nourishes skin and body from the outside in. Hippie Skin Trial Size Bundle Boxes comes in three sizes. Small $5, Medium $10, Large $20. Online pur-

The Foodie If your friend is a food fanatic, always trying new recipes and restaurants, these gifts will be a perfect fit. .

that includes a tea pot, green tea and honey all for only $8! 110 25th St, Ogden, UT 84401 Chocolate Gift Box- Price Varies When it comes to chocolate, The Queen Bee is the local expert. With award winning chocolates from all over the world along with adorable gifts and books, the experts in this shop are more than willing to put together a perfect-

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Needlepointjoint.com ly curated box of chocolates for your special someone. 270 E 2500 S, Ogden, UT 84401 The Adventurer Does your love one love the outdoors and adventure? Ogden is an adrenaline junkies playground and these gifts are sure the thrill! Backcountry ski tour with Weber state: $70-$100 per person Follow an expert up Ben Lomond and explore some amazing powder. Weber State offers these guided tours for experience black diamond skiers and snowboarders. weber.edu/outdoor/skiing-snowboarding.html Contact OutdoorProgram@weber.edu to book your tour.

Kairos 7 Day Unlimited Pass: $25 Know someone that enjoys anything fitness? Kairos offers classes for all fitness levels and age groups, from ballet and pole dancing, to hip hop and hot yoga. 3230 Washington Blvd., Dancekairos.com

Ahc502.com Queen Bee Board Games: $30-$65 For the family that loves to spend a fun evening at home. Queen Bee carries a variety of board games, sure to entertain families with children of all ages. 270 Historic 25th Street

Family Fun Giving the gift of great experiences can be just as special as anything purchased from the

The Loyal Local One of the great things about Ogden are the folks that live here. These gifts are perfect for

Walking Dead Comics & Figurines starting at $14.99 Halloween is over but for the die hard fan, Zombies live all year long! Give the gift of the living dead this Christmas. HeeBeeGeeBeez 2574 Washington Blvd, Ogden UT Metal Earth - 3D Metal Model Kits $12.99 For the Star Wars geek, these fun and challenging model kits make the perfect gift! Also comes in Halo and Transformers. No glue needed, just pop out pieces and connect. Would make a great stocking stuffer! The Shops at Rainbow Gardens 1833 Valley Drive, Ogden UT

Introduction to Flight Lesson: $50 Axiom Aviation is offering a holiday deal for an introduction to flight lesson for only $50 which includes a backseat ride for a friend. Learn how to take off and steer and get a scenic view while you’re at it. 3911 Airport Rd, Ogden, UT 84405 flyaxiom.com

3D Selfies starting at $39.99 What’s more geeky than putting your face on a Marvel character?....Nothing!! It’s the perfect gift for the nerdy dad or kids on your gift list. They offer Major League Baseball and Marvel collectibles as well as Marvel toy figurines. WhiteClouds 766 Depot Drive Suite 8, Ogden UT

Skydiving Lessons: $199 At Skydive Ogden they will strap your loved one to a skydiving expert and hurl them out of a plane, safely of course. 3463 Airport Rd, Ogden, UT 84405 skydiveogden.com

Pandemonium Art Gallery Coloring Book: $10.99 Featuring the art of Chris Bodily, Jessica Hollon, Sarah Nicole, and Hillary Livingston, this unique coloring book is must-have for the local art lover! 155 25th Street, Pandemoniumart.com Liquid Canvas Painting Experience: Most classes are $25-$35 Liquid Canvas offers fun and interactive painting experiences for anyone that loves to paint or wants to try. Many classes also serve wine and wine ice cream! 290 Historic 25th Street, Liquidcanvasfun.com Needlepoint Joint Bamboo Necklace Kit: $28 These fun little kits are perfect for any skill level. For the crafter in your life, or the lady that likes to don unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry. 241 Historic 25th Street

Nerdy Gifts Hanging Glass Terrarium $20-$50 For the plant nerd these unique and fun Terrariums would make the perfect gift. You can select from small succulents, micro-green plants or air plants, custom designed in-store. Olive & Dahlia 215 Historic 25th St. Ogden, UT

Front Climbing Club Membership: $69 The Font Climbing club is one of the most beautiful indoor gyms in the country. Climb in all weather and enjoy bouldering, top roping, yoga and a full gym. 225 20th St, Ogden, UT 84401 frontogden.com

The Creative Cat Do you have that friend that shows up to every party wearing a cool piece of handmade jewelry? Does your brother dance a mean Macarena at every family wedding? Here are some suggestions for that creative person in your life that exudes uniqueness.

Sign Garage – Hat and Sweatshirt: $12/$30 For any local that loves to represent Ogden everywhere they go, clothing from Sign Garage is a great way to wear that pride for everyone to see! 135 Historic 25th Street Signgarage.net

Gifts for Kids Build Your Own Flag starting at $5 A fun gift to give a child! Create their name out of these adorable Bohemian style flags. Full alphabet available with other fun sayings. Free string with purchase. anyone in your life that lives and breathes Ogden pride! The Sock Shop - Historic 25th Street Socks: $6.99 These comfortable socks are a must-have for any die-hard Ogdenite that loves this amazing city! 108 Historic 25th Street Allaboutsocks.com The Shop at the Station – Books on Ogden: $19.95-$56 For the history buff, book lover or anyone that wants to learn all about our fair city. They can read some of the funny, spiritual, sad, or even spooky stories of how Ogden came to be the rad place that it is! 2501 Wall Ave Theunionstation.org Ogden’s Own Distillery – Spirits: $17.99 For those on your list that are over 21 years of age, a bottle of Underground, Five Wives Vodka or Porter’s Fire will definitely warm up their holidays! 3075 Grant Ave Ogdensown.com

store. These suggestions are a wonderful way to help those special families in your life create lifelong memories. Fat Cats Gift Card: $10/$25/$50 Offering bowling, bumper cars, laser tag, arcade, and billiards, any family is sure to have hours of fun at Fat Cats! Perfect for families with children of all ages. 2261 Kiesel Ave Ogden.fatcatsfun.com Ogden Nature Center Family Membership: $45-$99 Families will enjoy a full year at the 152-acre nature preserve and education center, including great perks at other local destinations! 966 W. 12th Street Ogdennaturecenter.org Art House Cinema 502 Rental: $25-$50/hour What family doesn’t love movie nights? Art House Cinema offers private bookings, perfect for a night of family fun (and they can bring their own food and drinks!). 158 Historic 25th Street .

Blooming Lotus Imports 107 25th Street, Ogden UT Color Me Mine Studio Card $25 and up Children will love Color Me Mine! Kids love to paint. This is the perfect place for kids to express their creativity and have fun! Color Me Mine 188 25th Street, Ogden UT Vintage Board Games $2.99-$23.99 You want to give a gift where no batteries are needed? Games like The Magical Amazing Robot and Kitty Wampus takes us back to a nostalgic time. Ailulia 236 Historic 25th St. Ogden UT Aden & Anais Swaddling Gift Set $17-$50 Bundle up your precious baby this cold holiday season with swaddling blankets made from soft bamboo & cotton. Baby Bump 171 25th Street, Ogden UT

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Hot Springs Heaven

The Hot List

By Bob Sawatzki

ccording to a 1980 survey by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, there are 1,661 major thermal springs across America. Most of them are within a day’s drive from Ogden, polka-dotted across basin and range from here to the Cascade Range. The key to this phenomenon was discovered by John C. Fremont while leading a scientific expedition from 1833-34. Traveling in a vast circle from Wyoming through Utah, Idaho, Oregon, California, and Nevada, he showed that none of the interior rivers have an outlet to the Pacific or to the Gulf of Mexico. He called it the Great Basin. All precipitation in the region evaporates, sinks underground, or flows into lakes, which are frequently salty. Across this harsh landscape, stretching of the crust brings the earth’s super-hot mantle closer to the surface. Numerous faults caused by plate tectonics allow water to seep down to hotter levels then rise up in a continuous cycle. Laying a map of the Great Basin over the NREL map of thermal springs makes the forces of geology and physics plain to see. Ogden is located within an anomaly called the Intermountain Seismic Belt just 300 miles from the Yellowstone Hot Spot—a concentrated plume of heat from deep within the earth—over which the American Plate has been drifting since before your mother was born. Major Thermal Springs of Utah, a U.S. Geological Survey published in 1970, includes 40 hot and warm springs across the state. A table in the back lists them in order of decreasing temperatures from 189-degree Abraham (crater) hot springs to the luke warm 68-degree Diamond Fork Warm Springs. Utah Hot Springs On Sept. 5, 1843, Fremont entered Weber County from the north, near present day Pleasant View: the trail brought us to a place at the foot of the mountain where there issued with considerable force ten or twelve hot springs, highly impregnated with salt. In one of these, the thermometer stood at 136 degrees, and in another 132.5; and the water, which spread in pools over the low ground, was colored red. Those hot springs issue forth to this day, steaming hot, colored red, in a no-man’s land between Highway 89 and the railroad. The broken remains of a pair of rude stone hot pots are all that remain of a hot spring resort and sanitarium first developed in 1880 by Rason H. Slater. In 1889, The Ogden & Hot Springs Railway and Resort Company acquired the property. They added a racetrack and an ice storage business, and changed the name to Utah Hot Springs. In 1901, David Eccles bought the railway and the hot springs, building an electrically-powered line with trolley cars running to Ogden and Salt Lake City.

Dave Allen has owned the hot springs since 1976 and remembers when the resort had two freshwater pools–one indoor, one outdoor–and a series of hot pots with teepees. He had a season pass in 1970, the last year it was open. After years of neglect a business called MegaBar bought the property as a site to test munitions. “They burned the place to the ground,” Allen recalls, “then they bulldozed the pots. I could feel the heat down here,” he said, referring to his home/office at the Allen Plant Company, Inc. His property is covered by 80,000 square feet of greenhouses, growing 17,000 poinsettias for sale to fund-raising groups. Hot water from the springs flows through 5 miles of PVC pipe, heating the buildings. To step inside one is like a visit to the tropics. Ogden Hot Springs The spring are located on steep and narrow riverfront, squeezed between a canyon wall and the highway, bounded on all sides by federal and state-owned land. Averaging 135-degrees, the water is too hot for comfortable soaking. For many years the water was piped down canyon to where Rainbow Gardens now stands. The Ogden Canyon Sanitarium opened in 1904 and two years later was being serviced by the Ogden Rapid Transit Company. A dance hall and lunch room were added in 1919, but all was destroyed in a 1927 fire. El Monte Springs was the next resort to launch there, in 1928, on the eve of the Great Depression. Barely surviving for four years, the place remained closed until 1942. Ogden’s legendary three-term Mayor Harman Peery acquired the property as the city’s prosperity soared during the war and the post-war boom. Attendance declined during the 1960s and maintenance of the pipes became prohibitive. If you’ve ever wondered why Rainbow Gardens gift shop is below grade, it’s because you’re shopping in a swimming pool. Hot pots were erected long ago at the source of the springs by unknown individuals. Despite being clearly marked with Private Property signage, trespassers brazenly soaked in public. The pots have been the site of public drunkenness, crime, pollution, and three deaths. Two years ago, a fence was erected out of concern for public safety while a 24-inch residential water line was being built. The closure continues as another public works project goes on directly overhead; the re-construction of the Ogden siphon by the Pine View Water Works. That project will not be completed until sometime next spring. Most of the pots have been erased l within the past year and are not likely to be restored.

Balneotherapy Balneotherapy (Latin balneum, bath) at it’s most basic means nothing more than a good, hot bath. Here are some of the best local ways to do that outside. Crystal Hot Springs 35 miles north of Ogden is one of the oldest continuously operating hot spring resorts in Idaho. Affordable and family-friendly. Warm-water Olympic pool, cold water chlorinated pool, three small hot pots, and a water-slide. The main pool features three waterfalls: Glacier, Hideout, and Caliente. Trailer camping sites available. Riverdale Resort 80 miles from Ogden. This squeaky-clean, family-friendly resort features two pools, a motel, and trailer campground. Maple Grove Wellness Springs 100 miles from Ogden. Soak and sleep under the stars on the shore of the Oneida Narrows Reservoir. One large pool and three smaller pools surrounded by gardens in a natural setting. There is a trailer, a house, RV camping, and three yurts for overnight stays. (208) 851-2126 Downata Hot Springs 100 miles from Ogden. Originating in 1907 as Marshall’s Hot Springs, “Down-at-a-hot-springs” has been managed by Bret and Darlene Downs since 1973. Super-squeaky-cleanfamily-fun-friendly. 2 large hot pools. Cabins, yurts, RV camping, poolside restaurant, snack bar. Steak and soak specials. Couples massage. Lava Hot Springs 114 miles from Ogden. Once part of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, the hot springs were deeded to the State of Idaho in 1902 and are administered by the Lava Hot Springs Foundation. The population of the city is less than 500, but on certain weekends and special events, there are thousands celebrating in this wide-open mountain town. The springs are located on Main Street across from the city park. Surrounded by a sunken garden, water in the main pool flows up through a gravel bottom at 112 degrees. Another recently built pool has water at 102 degrees. Lava Hot Springs Inn This fully restored health sanitarium, built in 1930s for victims of polio, features a full-size pool overlooking the Portneuf River. Another large pool is on the other side of the hotel along with smaller private pots. Buffet breakfast included with room. More rooms are available at four different locations within half a block. Homestead Resort 82 miles south of Ogden. The Homestead Caldera, known locally as “The Crater” is a natural hot spring surrounded by a rock dome, discovered in 1886. The Homestead Resort offers luxury lodging with meeting rooms for conferences, and wedding receptions. Diamond Fork Hot Springs: 85 miles south of Ogden. There are several natural hot springs in the vicinity of the Diamond Fork Hot Springs with temperatures averaging 97 degrees. These flow into 3-4 manmade pools along Fifth Water Creek. There is a 2.5 mile trail to the springs. Make sure to bring your own water and a swimsuit. Skinny-dippers may be encountered, but they do so at risk of being cited for public exposure. Take Highway 6 east from Spanish Fork 11 miles. Turn left onto Diamond Fork Canyon Road. At 10 miles, turn right into a parking lot. l

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Put on Your Headphones and Learn Everything You Need to Know About Ogden From The Banyan Collective Podcasts

ix years ago an idea to publicize and celebrate Ogden’s outdoor community took root and finally become known as the Banyan Collective in the summer of 2014. The Banyan Collective is a series of podcasts all focused on Ogden. The Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show was this original idea that has now grown into two additional podcasts – Mr. Goodyear’s Neighborhood and Bug Huckers with the hope of producing even more shows. The early broadcasts of the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show took place on Weber State’s radio station KWCR with R. Brandon Long as the host and Todd “Todd to the Top” Oberndorfer as the co-host. Long came up with the idea for the show when he was looking for a resource that consolidated all the outdoor information in Ogden that he was searching for himself. He took inspiration from Bill O’Reilly’s television show when designing the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show. The show is built around separate segments – interview with an influencer, outdoors enthusiast, or artists; news; events; trip reports; gear; skill sessions; something worth watching; and something worth reading; and outdoor jukebox (song of the week). The recordings of those early radio shows are still available. However, running a radio show on a college radio station had some limitations. Since Weber State University is a non-profit, they were not able to advertise or promote any outdoor gear or business. Also, Weber State University is a dry campus, and drinking beer was an important part of the outdoor community Long and Oberndorfer were involved with. With a new marketing position that Long took at Gear:30, they were ready to move their show to a new venue – Gear:30 radio.

By Christina Miller Gear:30 is located next door to Striders, which introduced Long and Oberndorfer to the other key founder of the Banyan Collective, John Wojciechowski, owner of Striders. Unfortunately, the relationship between Gear:30 and Long soured, and they parted ways, ending the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show’s run on Gear:30 Radio. The split from Gear:30 gave Long and Oberndorfer a chance to decide how to proceed. Moving to the podcast format was the natural transition from radio to a digital webbased medium. It was also time to turn the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show into a business and the Banyan Collective was formed. The Banyan Collective is named after the Banyan tree. “The banyan tree is started from a seed that is dropped into another tree and takes root into that tree that forms a very strong foundation for the new tree. Then as it grows, the seeds fall from the Banyan and take root into other trees, creating an organism spread across the forest but is still the same tree. The Ogden Outdoor Adventure show is like that original foundation and now new seeds are dropping to create new podcasts geared towards the Ogden community,” said Oberndorfer. The first Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show as part of the Banyan Collective was recorded in June 2014. Mr. Goodyear’s Neighborhood hosted by Wojciechowski also launched at that time. Wojciechowski wanted to do something different with Mr. Goodyear’s Neighborhood from the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show. Each podcast is an in-depth interview with local influencers in the Ogden community. The show is named after Miles Goodyear, who was the mountain man that built Fort Buenaventura in Ogden. Popular interviewees include local ultra-marathoner Debbie Farka (known as

John Wljciechowski and R. Brandon Long hosting Mr. Goodyear’s Neighborhood. Photo by R. Brandon Long

Mother Farka) and X96 DJ Bill Allred. However, it is Wojciechowski dream interview that gave him the idea to do a long format interview show. “It is John’s dream to bring Pearl Jam to play in Ogden and for him to interview Eddy Vedder,” said Long. Bug Huckers is the newest show produced by the Banyan Collective launching earlier this summer. The show is hosted by London “Amateur” Pope and Danny “Pro” Josephson and focuses on fly fishing in Ogden and surrounding areas. With only launching this summer, this podcast has already grown in popularity. There is not a similar resource for fly-fishing in Ogden, making it a huge hit. Even with the new productions, Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show continues to be the bedrock show for the Banyan Collective. They celebrated their 200th episode in June with drinks and a live audience at the GOAL Foundation. The podcast format has been a huge success for the show as well. One of their most popular podcast was an on location show from the 2014 Snowbasin Beerfest. “Full ownership of content and behavior is a huge benefit to moving to podcasts and forming a production company. These shows can now allow swearing, drinking, and adult behavior,” said Long. The language usually stays pretty clean; bit the advantage is they no longer have to censor their interview guests. However, the podcast does have an Apple iTunes rating of mature. The other advantage of the podcast format is they can now record shows on location. A new segment added to the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show is the Trailhead Series. For the Trailhead Series, every other week they travel to a local trailhead and conduct the interview while on the trail. The Trailhead recordings are made possible by the creeper camper Tan Van that takes them on location. The Tan Van is a 1987 Dodge Xplorer camper van. “It is fully

Long and Oberndorfer hard at work recording the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show podcast

self-contained with pooper, stove, and beer fridge,” said Long. They soon hope to add an airbrush decal of the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show logo onto the van. The Banyan Collective and the podcasts produced have been a self-funded enterprise for Long, Oberndorfer, and Wojciechowski. They bought the podcast equipment, the Tan Van, and have done their own marketing. They’ve had a long line of support including “man hugs, beers, nachos, free pizza, and other ways we can’t disclose,” said Long. Slackwater has also been a major supporter by allowing the Ogden Outdoor Adventure show to record every other week from the restaurant. However, as they grow their production company, they hope to bring on sponsors to cover the costs of producing the podcasts and help buy new equipment. Earlier this year, Young Subaru became their first sponsor and they take it as a sign of the value these podcasts are providing to the Ogden community. They have a five-year dream of a studio for the production company as they continue to grow. The Banyan Collective also plans on expanding their podcast offering. They’ve been researching two new shows they hope to bring to Ogden very soon. The first is a show focused on Ogden’s art and culture, and the second show is focused on beer. Long and Oberndorfer are also interested to know what the Ogden community wants. So if you have a good idea for a podcast, they’d love to hear from you. The Banyan Collective podcasts for the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show, Mr. Goodyear’s Neighborhood, and Bug Huckers can be found on iTunes or at www.BanyanCollective. com. The Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show is on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ ogdenadventure/ and The Banyan Collective is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ l ogdenbanyancollective.