Ogden Source March 2016

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March 2016 | Vol. 02 Iss. 03

Banyan Collective Infuses Acoustics Into Ogden Art Scene

By Travis Barton Blackkiss brought his art of storytelling to the Van Sessions first event on Friday, Feb 5. It’s an art he learned growing up on a Navajo reservation. – The Banyan Collective

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OGDEN SOURCE

Q. A.

The Parlour

By Adam Ritchie | adam.r@ogdensource.com

Last month’s Ogden Source highlighted the Historic 25th Street Association, its purpose and future, as well as the role Kim Bowsher has in its operation. Her newest venture, and one at her disposal, in the goal for Ogden’s continued success is the Parlour. A little mystery surrounds this building and how it serves the city. The Ogden Source was able to sit down with Bowsher and get to know her personal company and all that the Parlour encompasses.

OS: Who are you and what do you do?

KB: My business is called kbENT, LLC, a community development agency with a marketing and PR arm. In short, we are dedicated to building community. “Live in the future and then build what’s missing.” We analyze, assess opportunities, find partners and funding options, and then we create and implement programs to engage the local community. We follow up with the necessary marketing and PR to ensure the success of those programs.

OS: What are some other projects in which you’re involved?

KB: We have contracts with several small local businesses as well as local nonprofits. We are the managing partners of the Ogden Downtown Alliance, which was recently contracted by Ogden City to develop a downtown Alliance (ODA was awarded the contract to manage the farmers market). In everything that we do, we are big believers in grassroots—that if we can get more people involved and taking a seat at the table, they’ll be a catalyst for spreading the story and building the momentum far beyond what traditional media and marketing do for a community. We want people to not only support local; we want them to feel a part as well.

We put on events, do social media marketing, guerilla marketing, PR, business advising and management programming. The work takes on a lot of forms depending on our client and the project, but it is and has always been about building a better Ogden.

OS: What is the Parlour?

KB: The Parlour is just the name we gave this building. It was previously called the Public Defender Building and conversationally, the ugliest building on the block. The Parlour itself is a not an entity or business—just a place. The name comes from Parley, or speech, and the “u” was chosen on purpose to give that old-time feel of when people had parlours in their home to gather for important conversations and idea sharing. That’s what we do here.

OS: What purpose does it serve?

KB: It’s the home of kbENT and our offices. But there is more space than we need, and we wanted to use every inch in a responsible, efficient and collaborative manner. We have offices for AndShesDopeToo and The Ogden Source, plus a coffee shop up

We make things happen

front: Mason Jar Coffee. We also have band practice space for two local bands, studio recording space, a collaborative workspace for friends and contractors who need a place to set up shop for an hour or two, and an abandoned old brothel upstairs.

OS: How did it come to be?

KB: Brett Turner and I have been working on this alliance vision for well over three years. In all of our conversations, we’ve dreamt of having a place where people who cared about this stuff could come and idea share, who could find information, who could get involved and take things from “behind the scenes” and make it visible and accessible. When we were working on our proposal for the city, we started looking at real estate sort of as a joke and way to remind ourselves of the big picture even under the stress of the current. This building literally dropped into Brett’s lap. He had a recording space over in the Kiesel Building, which sold at the end of last year. The eviction of the tenants caused further conversation and led Brett to purchase this building.

OS: What is the new connection with Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce?

KB: Our building and kbENT isn’t affiliated with the chamber, other than that we are members, and we started Ogden Young Professionals, which merged with the chamber.

The merger will enable OYP to become an incubator program for area entrepreneurs to learn about business management and growth.

The biggest thing the merger does is allow us to fundraise and pursue grants for our incubator program that is a bridge funding solution for startups.

OS: What is the OYP? KB: Ogden Young Professionals started in September of 2012.

I was doing freelance at the time and preparing to start my own business. I concluded through my experiences that I wasn’t the only one in these new situations, so why not support each other in our lessons and achievements? OYP has since been a place to showcase area resources, meet successful mentor businesses, network with peers and more.

OS: What is coming in the future for the OYP and the Parlour?

KB: Again, these aren’t connected. We had our last meetup here because hey, we’re still pretty stoked about the new space and getting to use it for this kind of thing. The board does meet here as well, but generally, we will be meeting out and about Downtown Ogden. OYP is hosting the April Art Stroll at the Parlour which will feature an interactive art exhibit “What if Ogden...?” It will be the third year for that program.

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Banyan Collective Infuses Acoustics Into Ogden Art Scene

By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com

Scott Rogers closed out the first-ever Van Sessions on Feb 5. Rogers is a Weber State University English Professor. – The Banyan Collective

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ive music is heard in arenas, concert venues, amphitheaters, high school auditoriums and local bars. But the Banyan Collective, a production company, is now providing live acoustic music from its very own van in a new podcast called Van Sessions.

Recorded in a 1987 Dodge camper van, Van Sessions is a podcast of live music performed the first Friday of every month between February and May in front of the Union Station in downtown Ogden.

In a conjoined effort with Ogden City Arts to drive

R. Brandon Long sits inside the van discussing the next Van Sessions with Todd Oberndorfer outside of Union Station.

Oberndorfer hopes one day Pearl Jam comes to play inside their van. – Travis Barton

well-received the inaugural event was, especially considering the winter temperatures.

“I had the heater running in the van, but when I went outside I thought these people are nuts,” Long said. “It’s freaking cold out here, so we must be doing something right.”

Oberndorfer said the van’s presence was felt as the music carried up historic 25th Street.

In order to make the location playable, Oberndorfer spent an hour shoveling snow off the sidewalk creating a standing area for attendees.

Oberndorfer, who hopes they one day have a Van Session Season on CD or vinyl, said they pick musicians according to what match feels right and what their gut tells them.

“So far we’ve liked a lot of the people we’ve looked at; it’s just a matter of fitting them in,” Oberndorfer said.

Season one of the Van Sessions ends in May, and after taking the summer off, season two will begin in September running through December. Long said they already have bands from Salt Lake ready to play in season two.

“We like that mix of having local Ogden artists combining

“The arts in Ogden is something that is understated and people should probably pay more attention to.” more attention to First Friday Art Stroll during spring and fall, R. Brandon Long and Todd Oberndorfer thought their podcasting skills could help. Long and Oberndorfer, along with John Wojciechowski, founded The Banyan Collective, which makes up four different podcasts.

“We decided let’s throw some musicians in the van, we’ll pump it out through a PA system down 25th Street, call it Van Sessions, and it was born,” Long said.

The initial concern that people wouldn’t want to play music in their van quickly disappeared once Long and Oberndorfer put the word out on social media.

“We got so many responses, we’re booked out for months now,” Long said.

Van Sessions first occurred Feb 5. The event originally had three acts, but due to the large response they added a fourth.

Long and Oberndorfer said they were surprised at how

Included in the first night’s lineup were mostly local talent: The Wednesday People, Blackkiss, Sweet Biscuits and Scott Rogers.

Each act played four songs interspersed with conversations with the artists about their inspirations and passions. Oberndorfer said it’s special and similar that way to Sundance where you can ask the filmmakers questions after seeing the film.

“We get to know the bands between songs, and I think that’s what makes this a little bit different compared to if you just jumped into a bar or a live venue,” Oberndorfer said.

Oberndorfer said part of the fun is the venue itself. Most of the bands that come through the tan van are used to playing larger studios and venues.

“As far as I’m concerned they [the bands] get more excited playing in a place like this because of the limitations, they gotta be creative,” Oberndorfer said.

with Logan and Salt Lake,” Long said.

To put on events such as this Long and Oberndorfer said they need the assistance of Union Station, which provide the venue and power so they can produce the show.

Van sessions appears to have repaid the favor on the night.

“I was told they had more people visit the Union Station museums than ever before on that night,” Long said.

Long, a native of Ogden, said the biggest beneficiary of the Van Sessions may be the Ogden Art Scene.

“The arts in Ogden is something that is understated and people should probably pay more attention to,” Long said.

Go to http://www.thebanyancollective.com/vansessions/ for more information on The Banyan Collective’s Van Sessions. l

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New Management Prepares for 2016 Farmers Market Ogden

By Rachel Hall | r.hall@mycityjournals.com

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amily-friendly activities, live entertainment, local artists and fresh produce attract visitors to farmers markets in towns all over the country. Farmers Market Ogden will open June 27 through Sept. 17 under a new management team – the Ogden Downtown Alliance – and will bring marked improvements for vendors and visitors.

“We presented to the city the vision for what the market could be,” Kim Bowsher, president of kbENT, LLC, said. “It’s a reconfigured footprint of the market. It’s a straight line down 25th Street.”

Added green space, live entertainment and artistic elements are lined up for the 2016 market, based off of feedback from area residents who enjoy shopping and hanging out at the farmers market on Saturdays.

“This is a conversation starter for what our community needs and wants. Beyond food, it creates a canvas for us to work with community development,” Bowsher said. “We want the market to reflect what people are asking for downtown. I would hope they would feel comfortable sharing their thoughts with us.”

A place where families and individuals feel safe to gather in the community is just one way that the market has been an asset to the community. And while there is a new management team, Bowsher indicated that there is no intention to completely start from scratch, but rather to build on the past history and past conversation of the market. “[We want to] be able to

grow and develop at the same pace the community is growing,” she said.

Notable changes for this year include an opportunity for weekly vendors to register for a space online. Previously, these vendors would show up and wait in line on a Saturday morning. Online registration will reduce the amount of waiting time for the weekly vendors, who are still able to show up on a Saturday morning for a spot – but without a guarantee to get a placement.

“We are capping the number of weekly vendors this year,” Bowsher said.

Seasonal vendors are asked to also register online by April 15 and can find the guidelines and process on the website.

Visit www.farmersmarketogden.com for more information, including how to register as a vendor. Interested artists, musicians and vendors can also follow the farmers market on Facebook at www.facebook.com/farmersmarketogden.

Opportunities for community engagement and sponsorship exist. More details are available by contacting management@farmersmarketogden.com

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Ogden Orchestra Pumps Music Into American Heart Month

By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com

The Red Dress Concert ran out of tickets and programs for the approximately 500 people in attendance on Feb 27. – Travis Barton

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merican Heart Month closed on Feb. 27 with a flourish of violins, cellos and even a guitar at the Union Station in downtown Ogden.

With a standing room-only audience clad in red attire, the Chamber Orchestra of Ogden (COO) along with guest soloists, the Richter Uzur Duo, performed at a sold out Browning Theater.

“I thought the concert was excellent; they [COO] really played well,” Michael Palumbo, music director and conductor, said.

Presented by the Union Station Foundation and the Ogden Regional Medical Center, the Red Dress Concert encouraged audience members to wear red to the event in honor of American Heart Month.

This marked the fourth year of the scheduled event with quite the increase from the estimated 150 who attended the first Red Dress event.

Palumbo, who retired as professor emeritus of music from Weber State University, estimated there were about 500 attendees as the concert ran out of the original 400 tickets and programs they had at the doors.

“We’re out of tickets and programs, but we won’t run out of music,” Palumbo told the audience before COO began with Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5.

An additional eight rows of chairs were added, ultimately leading to a standing roomonly audience lining the back of the theater.

“Never have we played to a packed house, so that was really cool,” Cory Jensen, timpanist, said.

The Richter Uzur Duo has played together for 10 years, originally meeting in Ogden. – Travis Barton

“Part of this was the Red Dress event and the great publicity we got,” Palumbo said.

Guest soloists Brad Richter and Viktor Uzur highlighted the event combining with COO for their concerto for cello, guitar and orchestra.

The Richter Uzur Duo have played concerts in North America, South America, Europe and Asia but have a unique connection to Ogden.

Richter, guitarist, said it’s special playing in Ogden where they met 10 years ago at WSU where Uzur, cellist, is a professor.

“It’s always a bit of a homecoming when we get to have a concert here together,” Richter said.

Richter and Uzur wrote the concerto they played for the event. Richter said he thinks it may be the only piece that exists for guitar, cello and orchestra.

“When Mike [Palumbo] heard it, he said, ‘oh this would be fun to play,’ and finally, it happened,” Uzur said.

Palumbo introduced them on the night as “two of the best musicians in this world.”

Uzur said the duo has similar creative tastes in composers and bands such as Led Zeppelin. Their third piece even included a nod to the heavier metal style of music.

Jensen, whose been a part of COO since it was officially formed in June of 2011, said playing with the duo as a percussionist was fun.

“The rhythms are little more complex; changing notes on my drums is fun,” Jensen

said. “Those guys are phenomenal; they don’t get better those two.”

Richter said they were impressed with the quality of the local orchestra.

“We figured they’d be good because we know a lot of the players but I thought they really exceeded,” Richter said. “For a city this size, that’s a pretty fabulous orchestra.”

“I only have nice things to say about the orchestra, the cause [and] the occasion,” Uzur said.

All the more impressive may be the amount of time the orchestra spent together in rehearsals. COO held two rehearsals during the week leading up to the concert with one dress rehearsal the day before performed with Richter and Uzur.

“It’s expected that everyone who comes to the rehearsals has their music learned because rehearsal is putting things together,” Palumbo, said.

“The preparation has been the past so many years. Many of us are music majors, so we’ve become proficient in our music,” Jensen, a music teacher at Ben Lomond High School, said.

This marks the concert’s final year at the Browning Theater, as the orchestra moves into the Egyptian Theater next year. It is a more traditional concert hall and also seats up to 800.

On May 7, COO will perform its final concert of the season at Union Station as part of a Silent Art Auction to provide scholarships to music camp. For more information on the event, go to chamberorchestraogden.org. l

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Job Fair Serves Buffet of Opportunity for Locals

By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com

Compass Career Fairs provides catered lunch and networking opportunities for vendors during the event.

– Compass Career Fairs

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hile job searches can be tedious upon the applicants, job fairs can offer quantity and convenience. That’s what the Ogden Community Job Fair hoped to accomplish on Tuesday, March 8 at the Hub 801 in Ogden.

Shane Lyon, Compass Career Fairs CEO, said what makes these job fairs so unique is the mass appeal because most job fairs are typically put on by educational organizations targeting their student population.

“For the average individual that graduates high school and decides not to go on to some sort of post-secondary education, there’s really not a mass event out there for them to attend,” Lyon said.

Hosted by Compass Career Fairs, Lyon said the event was geared to impact the local community in the best way possible.

“We saw a great opportunity to use our network and connect those employers

with the community to help create jobs and strengthen our economies,” Lyon said.

Lyon said on average, their fairs bring in about 1,000 job seekers per event. The 2015 Ogden Job Fair hosted over 79 employers and 1,300 attending job seekers, while at least 61 employers and partners were planning to attend the 2016 event.

Lyon said the amount of job seekers at their events helped bring so many organizations.

“Employers come to us because we really are able to network and get the masses to the events,” Lyon said.

After being involved with job fairs for nine years, Lyon said he felt they were all good but lacked that “special sauce” to keep employers coming back year after year.

“We want it to be a fun and educational event for them, so we spare no expense when it comes to venues, catering and really when

The 2015 Ogden Community Job Fair hosted over 1300 job seekers. Over 61 employers were expected for 2016 version on March 8. – Compass Career Fairs

it comes to advertising,” Lyon said.

Vendors even had access to private interview rooms allowing for job interviews at the event. Those vendors ranged from insurance companies to staffing agencies to construction equipment suppliers.

The job fair also included giveaways such as an Amazon fire tablet, sports action camera and Bluetooth speaker among the grand prizes.

Lyon said those who pre-registered for the event received an email listing all the attending employers and sponsors with another email sent a few days before the event detailing tips and tricks.

Lyon’s suggestion for job seekers was to focus their approach because there are so many employers to see during a three-hour window.

“Prepare to see the employers they [job

seekers] want to talk to most, go see them up front, then go around and network with the other employers,” Lyon said. “Therefore, they can get the best out of the event that’s possible.”

Compass Career Fairs officially formed two years ago. Lyon said the company is always focused on bringing its unique job fair atmosphere to help each community.

“We do these because we knew it’s needed in the community and [want to] help people get jobs; that’s our ultimate goal, that’s the reason why we do this,” Lyon said.

In addition to Ogden, more job fairs are planned this year for the Davis, Weber, and Salt Lake counties, as well as Vernal and St. George communities. The next fair is scheduled for July 12, at the Davis Conference Center in Layton. For more information, go to compasscareerfairs.com. l

“We saw a great opportunity to use our network and connect those employers with the community to help create jobs and strengthen our economies.”

Job fairs typically include a guest speaker during lunch. Michael Stanger, employment law attorney, will be speaking at the Davis Community Job Fair on July 12. – Compass Career Fairs

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A Safe Place for Women, Children and Families

By Andrea Busboom | a.busboom@ogdensource.com

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or more than 69 years, Your Community Connection Family Crisis Center in Ogden has been helping families. It is dedicated to saving and changing lives of individuals and families within the community. The focus is on families in crisis—women or men who have been victims of a domestic violence or sexual assault incident.

Ninety-nine percent of the clients it serves are women and children. Women who are victims of domestic violence have low self-esteem. They have been controlled in the

on calls regarding sexual assaults. At any given time they could have as many as 250 clients at a time between them and average between 12 and 20 new victims per month. The advocates will stay with the victim through the whole process of their case. They attend court, help with obtaining a protective order or help them with resources to get through this difficult time.

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“We are here to help families. We think Utah is a fantastic place to live, we also want it a safe place to live.” relationship, have had funds taken away or have limited access to money. The YCC has an intake worker on call, around the clock that helps these women into the shelter and keep them safe.

“We are here to help families. We think Utah is a fantastic place to live; we also want it a safe place to live,” Julee Smith, the executive director of the YCC, said.

The Family Enrichment Center at the YCC is committed to helping families become self-sufficient by providing classes, counseling and other services like getting them connected with outside resources such as LDS Employment Resources and Catholic Community Services. Half of the clients in the shelter have children. These children also have been affected by domestic violence. The YCC has a day care within the shelter that always has 10 spots open just for clients who come to the shelter and offers separate classes and counseling for them.

The YCC has three sexual assault advocates and a sexual assault therapist on staff, along with several trained volunteers.

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It will be hosting its sixth annual Western Night Gala, March 17 at Timbermine Steakhouse, located at 1701 Park Blvd. in Ogden.

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Silent auction items will be available at this time to bid on. The event will continue with a domestic violence survivor speaker, dinner provided by Timbermine and a presentation

by Smith. Menu choices include ribeye steak, barbecue chicken, salmon or vegetarian.

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Tickets are on sale now to the community for $75 per person or $700 per table. YCC is looking for sponsors and auction item donations. For more information about purchasing tickets, sponsorship or donations, contact Kelsey Askea at 801-689-1706 or via email at secoordinator@yccogden.org. l

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Tuesday, March 1

Tai Chi for those 45 and older at 9:30 a.m. at the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Ten-class punch pass $55, daily drop-in: $8. To pre-register, please contact a member of the ECAC staff by calling 801-392-6935.

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Wednesday, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

Open Dance Floor Country Dancing 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Lessons, 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Every Wednesday night at The Union Station.

2501 Wall Avenue. Cost: $4 before 9 p.m. or $5 after.

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Friday, March 4

5th Annual Invitational Icebreaker Rodeo at Golden Spike Event Center at 9 a.m. at 1000 North 1200 West. Current high school and jr. high school members of the National High School Rodeo Association compete for $35,000 in cash and prizes, including Trophy Saddles and Buckles. Contestants come from all over the United States to compete.

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Saturday, March 5

“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” at 7:30 p.m. at The Ziegfeld Theater. A comedic musical based on the film of the same name about two competing con men. Cost is $17 to $19.

Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6

Utah Gun Collectors Show & Sale at 9 a.m. at the Exhibit Hall, 1000 North 1200 West. A variety of ammunition and firearms will be for sale through period custom vendors who will teach about the history of the firearms. Cost is $5 per person.

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Sunday, March 6

Chariot Races at 1 p.m. at the Golden Spike Event Center, 1000 North 1200 West. The fastest athletes from six area chariot clubs will pull a chariot for 440 yards in teams of two. Cost is $5 per person.

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Monday, March 8

Home School Learn at 10:30 a.m. to Skate at The Ice Sheet, 4390 Harrison Blvd.

U.S. figure skating coaches teach half-hour group classes to children and teens of all ages in a sixweek program. The cost is $40.

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Tuesday, March 8

Utah Youth Rodeo from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Golden Spike Event Center. Utah youth, ages 2 to 14, compete in rodeo events. Admission is free.

Tuesday, March 8

Country Dancing at 8:30 p.m. at the Union Station Browning Theatre, 2501 Wall Ave.

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Wednesday, March 9

Jazz at the Station at 7 p.m. at 2501 Wall Avenue. A free jazz concert for those of all ages. Lessons and open floor dancing for teens and adults. The cost is $4 before 9 p.m. and $5 after.

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Thursday, March 10, 17 and 24

Fusion Belly Dance with Deja Mitchell from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Eccles Community Art Center dance studio. Fullbody workout for those of all ages and skill levels.

The cost is $8.

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Friday, March 11

Weber Pathways Thirteenth Annual Author Dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at The Timbermine, 1701 Park Blvd. Craig Johnson will be featured. Johnson is the New York Times Bestselling author of the “Walt Longmire” mystery novels, which are the basis for “Longmire,” the Netflix original drama. Cost is $70 to $100.

Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12

Let’s Go to the Movies … A Night of Hollywood Magic on Ice at 7:30 p.m.

The Wasatch Figure Skating Club presents a performance based on movies. Admission is $5 a person. Children 3 and under are free. Participants may skate with the performers after the show for an additional $1 charge.

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Saturday, March 12

Junction City Roller Dolls Roller Derby Bout 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Exhibit Hall 1000 North 1200 West. Admission fee at the door.

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Monday, March 14

Human Trafficking Lecture at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pleasant Valley Library 5568 South 500 East. Admission is free.

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Tuesday, March 15

The Probably Untrue Story of Mary (who) Had a Little Lamb at 7 p.m.

Weber State University, 1905 University Circle, Ogden. Rei Hotoda, conductor, and Micah Levy, composer and narrator. Follow along with Mary and her little lamb, Petunia, as they set out on a journey that goes well beyond the nursery rhyme. Join in the fun and laughter while learning about various instruments and musical compositions in a clever and unexpected way.

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Wednesday, March 16

Wild Wednesday: Going Green: A Special St. Patrick’s Day Program at 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th St. $5 adults, $3 kids (2 to 11 years old), $4 seniors and free for members.

Wednesday, March 16

WSU Shaw Gallery & Utah Film Center presents “Ivory Tower” at 7 p.m.

90 mins / 2014 / USA / PG-13 Peery’s Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd.As tuition rates spiral beyond reach and student loan debt passes $1 trillion (more than credit card debt), “Ivory Tower” asks: Is college worth the cost? From the halls of Harvard, to public colleges in financial crisis, to Silicon Valley, filmmaker Andrew Rossi assembles an urgent portrait of a great American institution at the breaking point.

Through profiles at Arizona State, Cooper Union and San Jose State—among several others— “Ivory Tower” reveals how colleges in the United States, long regarded as leaders in higher education, came to embrace a business model that often promotes expansion over quality learning. But along the way we also find unique programs, from Stanford to the free desert school Deep Springs to the historically black all-women’s college Spelman, where the potential for life-changing college experiences endure. Ultimately, “Ivory Tower” asks, What price will society pay if higher education cannot revolutionize college as we know it and evolve a sustainable economic model? Official Selection: 2014 Sundance Film Festival 90 mins / 2014 / USA / PG-13

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Thursday, March 17

Fusion Belly Dance with Deja Mitchell at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eccles Community Art Center 2580 Jefferson Ave. Tuition $8.

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Friday, March 18

Family Game Night at the ECAC. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eccles Community Art Center 2580 Jefferson Ave. $5 per family.

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Saturday, March 19

World CHARIOT Championships at Noon at Golden Spike Event Center 1000 North 1200 West. $8 adults, children under 12 years old are free.

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Birdhouse Competition & Exhibit at Ogden Nature Center at 9 a.m. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th St. Free to enter.

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Tues., March 22 – Thur., March 24

Gallery Theater Production Seating opens at 6:30 p.m. Show begins at 7 p.m.

Eccles Community Art Center 2580 Jefferson Ave. $5 per person.

The Gallery Player at the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, will produce a play written by a local playwright March 22 through 24, 2016. Open seating 6:30 p.m. Curtain: 7 p.m.

Tickets: $5/person. Seating is limited. Information: www.facebook.com/Gallery-Theater-at-the-EcclesCommunity-Art-Center.

March

Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Weber State University, 1905 University

Circle. Robert Spano, conductor, Kirill Gerstein, piano, Wagner | “Good Friday Spell” from Parsifal, Rachmaninoff | Piano Concerto No. 2, Respighi | Fountains of Rome, Respighi| Pines of Rome. You’ll recognize Rachmaninoff’s concerto from its use in iconic films including “The Seven Year Itch” and Clint Eastwood’s “Hereafter.” Now explore the depths of the piece as you only can when it’s experienced live.

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World Chariot Racing Championships at 1 p.m.

Golden Spike Event Center Grandstand / Racetrack 1000 North 1200 West. The fastest athletes from around the world are harnessed in teams of two and pull a chariot for 440 yards while competing head to head against other teams. This is a fun-filled family sport that boasts a fun and unique experience. Races start at noon each day during the World Cutter and Chariot Racing Championships. Admission is only $8 for adults and kids under 12 are free.

Friday, March 25

Weber State University Rodeo at 7 p.m.

Golden Spike Event Center, 1000 North 1200 West, Weber State University’s Rodeo Team hosts a College Rodeo at the Golden Spike Arena.

Performances are 7pm Friday and Saturday. Adults $5 - Students $3 and Children 5 and under are free.

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Wednesday, March 23

Wild Wednesday: Birds not Bunnies at 3:45 p.m. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th St. $5 adults, $3 kids (two to 11 years old), $4 seniors and free for members.

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Thursday, March 24

Adult Open Studio at 11 a.m.

Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave. An Open Studio class supervised by artist Jennifer Sorenson will be available on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through March 31.

Students should provide their own supplies. Tuition: Daily: $15/student, 4 week punch pass: $45/student.

Interested in pre-registering, please call a member of the ECAC Staff at 801-392-6935.

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Ogden Dinosaur Park’s Annual Easter Egg-travaganza Dinosaur Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m. George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park 1544 E. Park Blvd. $5 kids and $3 adults.

Saturday, March 26

Spring Green Clean at 10 a.m.

Ogden Nature Center, 966 West 12th Street. For ages 8 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by a participating adult). It’s time for spring cleaning in many of our homes! But what can we use that is Earth-friendly and safe for pets and kids? We have some DIY solutions for you. Join an ONC teacher/naturalist as we make and take some Earth-friendly cleaning products to save money and our planet. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. RSVP at 801-621-7595 by Friday, March 25.

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Monday, March 28

African Dance with Deja Mitchell at 5:30 p.m.

Eccles Community Art Center - Dance Studio. 2580 Jefferson Avenue. Dancer Deja Mitchell will offer an African Dance workshop at the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, on Monday evenings 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. through March 28, 2016.

This is workshop is open to all levels. No experience is necessary. Children under 10 years old are welcome if accompanied by a parent. Tuition: dropin: $8, six-week session: $45. Please pre-register with a member of the art center staff by calling 801392-6935.

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Wednesday, March 30

Rough Stock Practice 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Golden Spike Event Center, 1000 North 1200 West, Ogden. Participants can pay a fee to practice their rough stock skills in the Golden Spike Arena. For more information, contact Ben German at 801-5406233.

Wednesday, March 30

Restorative Yoga with Jill Sjoblom at noon Eccles Community Art Center - Dance Studio, 2580 Jefferson Ave. Jill Sjoblom is offering Restorative Yoga on Wednesdays through March 30, 2016.

Students may purchase an 4 class punch pass for $38, or pay a drop-in fee for $12. Please contact a member of the art center staff to register for the class by calling 801-392-6935.

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Thursday, March 31

Preschool Discovery Days - Roots & Shoots, Spring and Sprouts at 9:30 a.m. Ogden Nature Center, 966 West 12th Street. Come celebrate all things new at the Nature Center! Whether green and growing, newly hatched, or shaky legs upon hooves setting out for the first time, appreciate your own growth and development in the mirror of nature.

Our preschool programs are designed for 3- to 5year-old children. Preschool admission price of $5 for members and $6 for non-member includes one child and one adult. Preschool groups of five or more children are $5 for a child/adult pair; teachers/aides are free with participating class. General admission fees will apply to any additional family members in attendance. A non-refundable deposit of 50 percent must be paid in advance to pre-register groups of five or more children. Pre-registration is required for all participants.

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LOCAL

Elizabeth DeLong Inspiring Daughter of Ogden

OGDEN SOURCE

Find Sanctuary at Gamer’s Asylum

By Cassidy Ward

By Cassidy Ward

Game time at Gamer’s Asylum.

Elizabeth DeLong, first President of the Utah Association of the Deaf.

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Attention Photographers

hile the struggle for gender equality is far from over, large strides have been made since the late 19th century when Elizabeth DeLong was born, which makes her story all the more impressive. DeLong, known as Libbie to those close to her, was the fifth child of Albert DeLong and Elizabeth Houston, and at the age of 5 lost her ability to hear in a battle with scarlet fever and smallpox.

In her teen years DeLong began attending the Utah School for the deaf at the University of Deseret in Salt Lake City. In 1987, at the age of 20, she graduated and began attending Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C., where she studied drama and was elected associate editor of the newspaper in her senior year.

DeLong graduated from Gallaudet in 1902, making her not only the first in her family to receive a complete college education but Utah’s first female to receive a bachelor’s degree as well. Upon leaving Washington, DeLong returned to Ogden, where she began a

teaching career at the Utah School for the Deaf that lasted 15 years.

In 1909 DeLong created the Utah Association of the Deaf and was elected as its first president. This is notable, as women were not granted the right to vote in general elections for more than a decade after the fact and could not vote in elections for the National Associate of the Deaf until 1964. DeLong’s election to state association president made her not only the first female president of the organization in the state but also the first female state president in the nation.

In a time when simply being a member of the fairer sex was enough to shackle a person to a lifetime of mediocrity, DeLong exceeded not only the limitations set by her gender but also those that came as a result of childhood disease. DeLong’s story is one of hope and excellence against all odds. We’re proud to claim her as a daughter of Ogden. l

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or gamers of all types looking for a supply depot or headquarters, look no further than Gamer’s Asylum, located at 2671 Washington Blvd. The old home of Bookshelf, a small local bookstore, was restocked and remade, better, stronger, gamier. They eventually moved to a new location nearby and now houses everything from comic books to action figures, from video games to tabletop games and highend collectibles.

It has been a longtime stereotype that walking into a comic book store or game store was like approaching the bridge of death in “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” admittance allowed only after answering these questions three. Not so at Gamer’s Asylum.

In addition to housing all of your modern and nostalgic pop culture needs, Gamer’s Asylum is also populated with friendly staff willing to answer your questions or let you browse without a hassle.

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blowing on the contacts just isn’t cutting it anymore, they’ll have what you need. They may even have a copy of Battletoads—you’ll have to ask.

What makes the Asylum truly special though is that you aren’t required to grab your loot and leave; patrons are encouraged to stay and play with other like-minded gamers. The calendar is filled to overflowing with game events and tournaments. Every Friday night is Magic: The Gathering, and every other day of the week has something going on featuring all of your favorite fictional worlds from “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” to Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons and Yu-GiOh. It’s safe to say that no matter when you walk in, if you stick around long enough, there will be games to play.

Video game tournaments are also held in store whenever new titles are released.

Tournaments may come with an entry fee but also come with the potential of exclusive prizes. Gamer’s Asylum is not only the perfect place for your entertainment needs, it’s also a great place to hang out and make friends. l

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Wasatch Peaks Credit Union Gives Thousands to Local High Schools

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asatch Peaks Credit Union gave donations totaling $9,000 to the Ogden School Foundation and The Weber School Foundation. Janis Vause, executive director of the OSF, along with high school principals Dale Wilkinson (Ben Lomond) and Stacey Briggs (Ogden), accepted the donation on behalf of Ben Lomond and Ogden high schools. Chris Zimmerman, executive director of WSF, and Cheryl Cox, WSF president, accepted the donation for Roy, Weber, Bonneville and Fremont high schools.

“Wasatch Peaks and its members are committed to the communities we serve,” Wasatch Peaks Credit Union CFO Jeff Shaw said. “We believe children are the key to building stronger communities, and we support our local schools in educating the leaders of tomorrow.”

The funds were given to the six high schools to be used in their athletic and academic programs, as well as two upcoming health promotion events.

“Thanks to the generosity of our members through the Skip-a-Payment program,” Shaw said. “We’re able to help schools do great things for students in Weber County.”

Since 2010, Wasatch Peaks has contributed over $110,000 to schools in Weber County. In addition to that, Wasatch Peaks’ staff members have enthusiastically donated countless volunteer hours in local elementary schools tutoring and reading with students to help strengthen them academically.

Wasatch Peaks Credit Union is a federally chartered credit union. All those who live, work, worship and attend school in Weber, Davis, and Morgan counties, or who have immediate family who are members, are eligible for membership.

Wasatch Peaks Credit Union has six branch locations, 31,000 members and more than $275 million in assets. For more information, visit wasatchpeaks.com or call 801-627-8700. l

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March 2016 | Page 13 Blaine Goodell, COO–Wasatch Peaks Credit Union; Janis Vause, executive director–Ogden School Foundation; Blake Burrell, CEO–Wasatch Peaks; Dale Wilkinson, principal–Ben Lomond High School; Stacey Briggs, principal–Ogden High School; Joanna Bushell, director of public relations–Wasatch Peaks Photo Credit: Zac Williams

Chris Zimmerman, executive director–Weber School Foundation; Joanna Bushell, director of public relations–Wasatch Peaks Credit Union; Jeff Shaw, CFO–Wasatch Peaks Credit Union; Sheryl Cox, president–Weber School Foundation Photo Credit: Shelly Bush

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LOCAL CALL FOR ENTRIES: It’s Time To Build Birdhouses

Entries are due March 21-26 at the Ogden Nature Center, 966 West 12th Street.

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ow in its 23rd year, the Ogden Nature Center announces the 2016 Birdhouse Competition and Exhibit.

Get out your building tools, supplies and creativity and start building birdhouses. Entries are due March 21-26 at the Ogden Nature Center, 966 West 12th Street. There is no entry fee. This year, entries will be divided into adults, children (unassisted) and team/family groups. A select jury of professional artists and bird experts will judge the competition and choose winners in several categories such as “best use of materials,” “most imaginative,” “best use of recycled/natural materials,” and “best form/function.”

Birdhouses selected for the exhibit will be installed and displayed April 9 through June 25. Winners will receive cash prizes at an awards presentation on Thursday, April 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the L.S. Peery Education Building at the Ogden Nature Center.

Registration forms and full details are also available online at www. ogdennaturecenter.org, or you may fill out an entry form at the visitor services desk at the Ogden Nature Center, 966 West 12th Street. For more information, please call the Ogden Nature Center at 801-621-7595.

All types of birdhouses are welcome: whimsical, beautiful, practical, functional, artistic or magical – but they all need to be sturdy! All ages are welcome to enter up to two creations. Working as a family or as a team, i.e., grandfather/grandson, etc., is acceptable and encouraged. A helpful guide of dimension preferences for certain bird species can be found on the Nature Center’s website at http://www.ogdennaturecenter. org/images/BIRDHOUSE_SIZE_REQUIREMENTS.pdf.

Guidelines: • All birdhouses must be original works created by the exhibitor.

Commercially produced birdhouses or assembled kits will not be accepted.

• Size limitations: The base of the birdhouse may not exceed 24 square inches. The height of the actual birdhouse (not including the post) may not exceed 36 inches tall.

• All birdhouses must be freestanding on their own post and ready for installation outdoors. Birdhouses that are not freestanding will not be accepted for the exhibit. You must perch your birdhouse atop a sturdy post or attach a strong hanger. Posts will be installed at a depth of 1-2 feet, so plan for that extra footage that gets buried in the ground.

• The Nature Center encourages the use of natural, reclaimed and

recycled materials. Please consider the environment when choosing your materials and finishes. Please, no propane tanks this year.

• Please build sturdy birdhouses. Birdhouses need to last through all seasons outdoors.

• The judges will select which birdhouses are accepted into the 2016 exhibit. A limited number of entries will be accepted for the exhibit.

• The Ogden Nature Center reserves the right to refuse submissions.

About the 2016 Judges: Deb Marin paints a wide variety of subjects in oil with an emphasis on landscapes. She particularly enjoys painting on location in both northern and southern Utah. Deb has a bachelor’s degree in art from Southern Utah University. Previous exhibits include Gallery 25, Eccles Art Center, Art at the Main, Bella Muse and Weber County Library. Deb is also an amateur birder and member of the Wasatch Audubon Society.

Cara Koolmees’ well-recognized talent and the bold, saturated color of her paintings make her pieces fun to own and enjoyable for all to view. Cara gained her art education from Long Beach State and Cerritos College in California. She has participated in many Utah shows, art festivals and invitationals, exhibiting locally in many juried shows and judging a number of local Reflections Contests.

Susan Snyder has worked at the Ogden Nature Center as a teachernaturalist since 2006. She holds a master’s degree in Ecological Teaching & Learning from Lesley University, is a USEE certified environmental educator, and was the 2011 Vern A. Fridley Utah Environmental Educator of the Year. In addition to teaching Ogden Nature Center field programs, Susan has led workshops and presentations across Utah and in other states on such topics as illustrated nature journaling, and is the environmental education representative on the GreenWood Charter School’s board of directors. In her spare time, Susan is an avid birder and painter, and has displayed pieces in numerous shows at Eccles Community Art Center in Ogden.

This year’s Birdhouse Competition/Exhibit is sponsored by: Ogden City Arts, Big D Construction, Jeremiah’s restaurant, Ogden Blue, Wasatch Audubon Society, Wild About Birds Nature Center, Shepherd’s Bush, Prairie Schooner, Booth Dental Clinic, Bloom Recyclers, Pat and Glen Richter, and the Robin and Brad Farr Family. l

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EDUCATION

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OPA: Ogden’s First Charter Academy

By Cassidy Ward

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gden Preparatory Academy is located at 1415 Lincoln Ave. and serves kindergarten through ninth grades. Known colloquially as OPA, or Ogden Prep, the school was the first charter educational institution in Ogden, offering a private school education at public school prices. There is no cost associated with students attending Ogden Prep, though students must apply and be accepted. Ogden Prep is currently going through the accreditation process with Northwest Accreditation Association.

Applications are placed into a lottery system, and students are chosen at random for acceptance. While donations or volunteering will not enhance chances of your student being chosen, special preference is given to siblings of existing students in order to allow families to send their children to the same school.

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By Kelsey Zamudio

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Ogden Prep has a focus on complete education and has high expectations of its students and staff. OPA is not on the list of dual immersion schools in Ogden; however, students are immersed early on in both English and Spanish with a goal toward each student being literate in both languages by the end of their tenure there. Students also have opportunities to engage in physical activities ranging from traditional sports to school-sponsored ski trips.

Students are also taught the seven habits of highly effective people early on. Teachers are trained in a program called The Leader In Me, based on those habits, and pass that training on to students.

“At Ogden Preparatory Academy we are committed to

We moved here 21 years ago from Southern California. We had my husband’s company that moved up here, and we took a jump so that I could stay home with my sons; if we would have stayed in California we for sure would not have been able to do that. It helped that we could buy twice the house for half the price!

I worked at Powder Mountain for 14 years, and our boys grew up on the mountain like most kids grew up going to the mall. I opened up my shop Endless Indulgence about five years ago as a new business venture when my boys started flying the coop. I feel that the city is doing a roller coaster—up and down when it comes to keeping small businesses around. People need to take the term “Shop Local” and really practice what they preach if they want these places to stick around. We all have places that we love that have closed their doors—it’s heartbreaking. Everyone loves the little shops and boutiques, yet I have people every week that come in asking if we just opened. I know of people who live blocks away and have never been in some of these awesome shops. If you don’t support these shops they will close. The city itself has done a really nice job of having 25th street become a destination type place that people want to ride the train to and spend the whole day here exploring. We love that every month there’s something going on in the city. It is the only place we want to be, because Ogden is awesome and we love it here!” –Carrie L Vondrus

building responsible citizens and lifelong learners. We have decided to adopt the Leader in Me, as a vehicle to promote character, discipline and responsible behavior,” Principal Campbell said.

Parents are also encouraged to actively participate in school activities. OPA staff have found that when parents are involved in their children’s schools, students are more motivated to succeed.

It is with this in mind that parents are asked to volunteer in a variety of areas, from the library to sports and activities.

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Mr. Willie Moore sold me this barber shop two years ago. I had the pleasure of working with him for five years. He was a very interesting man. He was with the Harlem globetrotters, a scout for the Utah Jazz and claims to have scouted Karl Malone as well as being a barber. I wanted to leave his name on the shop as a legacy and tribute to him and his success because he’s such a legend. It’s like a fish tank in here, but we love it. You see all sorts of characters all day, every day! There used to be an underground casino right under the barber shop during prohibition times. People would come and give their money to the barber and they would give them a matchbox with different colored matchsticks that they used as their gambling chips. There used to be a metal door that would open up in the sidewalk and stairs that went right down to the door. The space down there is very large. There was the casino, a Chinese laundry, opium den, and tunnel entrances in two spots down there, but it’s all changing and getting redone just like a lot of 25th Street. But I feel like it’s all for the better of Ogden.” –Frank Ortega

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Wild Child

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oddlers and raccoons are eerily similar.

They eat food off the floor, have nuclear levels of energy, and they’re very clever, without having a shred of common sense. When I learned my daughter was expecting her first child this spring, I thought she should practice by raising a raccoon. Here’s my advice.

When holding your little raccoon for the first time, you’ll be awestruck. You’ll touch her tiny fingers, gaze into her dark brown eyes and sniff her furry head. She’ll cuddle into you and all will be right with the world—for about seven minutes. Then she’ll get hungry, and stay hungry for nine years.

As you’re breastfeeding, you’ll feel that wonderful bond between the two of you, the love flowing and “$#*&!!!” Do not punch your baby raccoon in the face when she bites you.

As your little raccoon goes from crawling to running away from you at the store while stuffing candy in her mouth, you’ll wonder if you’ll ever stop being tired or ever spend another moment not worrying.

The answer is no.

All your clothes will be smeared with peanut butter, yogurt and snot. You’ll wear them anyway. When she shaves the dog or colors the tub with Sharpies, take it in stride.

One day, you’ll rock little raccoon to sleep and place her gently in her crib. You’ll be relieved you can use the bathroom alone for the first time in days. Before you get comfortable,

little raccoon has tunneled out of the crib and is frantically clawing at the door, shoving her fingers under the door and doing her best to chew through the door to get to you.

Bath time will be a wet lesson in patience.

Wrestle little raccoon into the tub, distracting her with toys as you lather her furry body.

Keep her calm as the shampoo drips into her eyes and she shrieks while crawling up your arm, soaking your last semi-clean T-shirt.

In the middle of the night, you’ll be anxious about little raccoon. You’ll sneak into her room like a ninja, to make sure she’s safe.

As you tiptoe back to bed and step on a wooden block and slam your hip on the doorknob, you can’t swear, because not only will little raccoon wake up with an ear-splitting scream, but she’ll use the swear word exclusively for eight months.

Little raccoon will love to make cookies.

She’ll push the chair to the counter, climb up next to you and turn the mixer on full blast, shooting sugar and eggs everywhere. She’ll screech and jump onto your chest (whether

you’re ready or not) and grab your hair so she won’t fall. Your hair will eventually grow back.

Strap little raccoon into a stroller with a broken wheel and steer through a crowded mall with one hand, carrying a 25-pound diaper bag.

When she escapes and scampers away, ignore the judging glances from childless women.

Prepare yourself. You’ll leave little raccoon playing cheerfully, only to come back three minutes later to find she’s disappeared.

You’ll search every room, closet and drawer to no avail. Immediately after you hysterically call the police, little raccoon will come stumbling down the hall after napping under the towels in the laundry basket. You won’t know whether to scream, laugh or cry; so you’ll do all three.

But even with toys flushed in the toilet, melted crayons in the dryer and the layer of stickiness that coats your entire house, you’ll love little raccoon more than you ever imagined. And one day, when she has her own little raccoon, you can pass your hard-earned advice along to her. l

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SPORTS

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Heroes

The ‘96 and ‘99 Wildcats

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Casey Grimley

By Adam Ritchie | adam.r@ogdensource.com Local photographer Casey Grimley has grown his craft in many areas, but nothing stands out more as an artistic expression than his mastery of long exposure and night sky images.

OS: Are you a local to Ogden?

CG: While currently living in Riverdale, I was born and raised in North Ogden.

OS: Where did you find your start in the photography world?

CG: As a child, my family would often get together and look at my father’s carousel projector. He spent time in Germany serving in the Army. He had many photos of my older siblings as children. As a youth myself, I had an old film camera I took on Scouting trips.

After High School, I had a job in inbound sales at Camera World. Working there renewed my interest greatly, but being newly married and attending school it was a difficult time to have the ability to afford any gear. A decade later, as a Google+ user, I closely followed some photographers I admired. They would post details of how shots were achieved and this soon transitioned into studying blogs and numerous learning websites. A year later, my wife could see my growing passion and gave me the OK to purchase a new camera.

OS: What is it you do for an occupation?

CG: I am a full-time architectural drafter/CAD manager OS: What inspires you to shoot the world?

CG: I enjoy having the ability to show people that there is beauty all around, that sometimes we just need to open our eyes to see it.

OS: Do you have a subject matter that you primarily enjoy capturing?

CG: The night sky. I love the stars. I have many memories of watching the night sky on camping trips with family.

OS: Where can people find you and your work?

CG: caseygrimley.com. Instagram @caseygrimley and @caseygrimleyphoto

ne of the things that makes March Madness so awesome is the upset; without them the NCAA tournament would lack any substance. They are rare, but they are sweet.

Seeing a relatively unknown school shock a perennial NCAA powerhouse is the stuff of dreams and legends.

Most smaller schools only get into the Big Dance by winning their conferences’ automatic bid and lack the strength of schedule depth to get in otherwise. Also, most schools in this range lack the roster depth that the bigger schools have and thus are unable to win on the national stage. Yet it happens, and fans will eat it up every time it does happen.

Since expanding to 64 teams in 1985, no No. 16 seed has ever defeated a No. 1 seed, though a few have come close. Seven No. 15 seeds have upset a No. 2; 20 No. 14 seeds have upset a No. 3 seed; and 25 No. 13 seeds have upset a No. 4 seed. The upsets are as varied as the teams who have pulled them off. Only three of the upsetters are from a Power 5 conference, and all of those were No. 13 seeds. Only three schools have had the ability to pull off an upset twice, one of those schools being the Weber State Wildcats.

The Wildcats have pulled off upsets twice as a No. 14 seed, first defeating the Michigan State Spartans in 1996 and then the North Carolina Tar Heels in 1999. Both teams were coached by Ron Abegglen, who coached the Wildcats from 1991 until 1999, and both teams had talent which would be able to make it to the NBA. The 1996 team came into the tournament with a 20-8 record and was lead by Ruben Nembhart. The Wildcats got out to a quick lead on the Spartans and won the game 79-72. The Wildcats almost made the sweet-sixteen but fell in overtime to Georgetown 53-51.

The Spartans team that the Wildcats defeated had three players who would go on to

play in the NBA, most notably Eric Snow, who had a 14-year NBA career. The Georgetown team that the Wildcats nearly upset was loaded with NBA talent with five players making the league and one guy named Allen Iverson would go on to make the Hall-of-Fame. For Weber State, it had only Nembhart who would make the NBA, playing a few games with the Utah Jazz.

The 1999 upset of the North Carolina Tar Heels was probably a bigger one than the upset over Michigan State. The Tar Heels were just a year removed from a Final Four run. Though they had lost both Antawn Jamison and Vince Carter to the NBA, the Tar Heels were still a dark horse to make another Final Four run.

The Tar Heels and Wildcats battled early, but Harold Arceneaux would put on one of the most spectacular performances in Weber State history by scoring 20 second-half points en route to 36 for the game, as the Wildcats would win 76-74. The score was closer than it appeared, as the Wildcats had a double-digit lead for much of the second half.

In the second round the Wildcats fell in overtime again, this time to Florida by a score of 82-74. The 1999 tournament games were not dominated by guys who would go on to the NBA. Weber had one guy who would make the league in Eddie Gill, while the Tar Heels had Brenden Haywood, who played 14 years in the NBA, and the Gators of Florida had two bench players in Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, who are still in the NBA. Now 20 years removed from their first upset, the Wildcats are poised to once again make the tournament. All they have got to do is win the Big Sky Tournament and they will make the NCAA Tournament with another chance to make an upset. The Wildcats have a solid team with NBA talent this season just like they did in both 1996 and 1999, so it is possible. l

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Weber State Has a Tough Road to Make NCAA Tournament

By Branigan Faurschou

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articipating in the Big Dance is the goal of all 351 Division I NCAA teams, but doing so is only achieved by 68 of them. The rest have to settle for other tournaments such as the CBI and NIT. Some conferences have an easier path getting their teams into the tournament.

The Group of 5 conferences all look like they will have between four and eight schools in the tournament, maybe more. The smaller conferences usually only get their automatic bid in.

Each of the NCAA’s 32 conferences get an automatic berth into the tournament, and the remaining 36 spots will be filled with atlarge bids. To get an automatic bid into the tournament a team must win its conference tournament.

Winning the conference tournament is especially important to the smaller conferences such as the Big Sky. In the history of the Big Sky, the conference has never had an at large bid, and that will likely hold true again this year.

So what does this mean for the Weber State Wildcats? Well frankly, it means that they must win their conference tournament to get into the Big Dance.

The Wildcats are having a fantastic season and finished the regular season in first place

with a 15-3 conference record. But the regular season can take a back seat to the postseason.

Even a smaller school can win the regular season title and be left out of the tournament.

What matters is can the Wildcats win the Big Sky Tournament.

For the first time in its conference history, the tournament will be played at a neutral site in Reno, Nevada. Usually, the tournament is held at the home gym of the regular season title.

Winning the conference regular season title will allow the Wildcats to play the winner of eighth place Portland State and ninth place Northern Colorado and avoid rival Montana until the final. It will also give them an important bye in the first round.

The Wildcats have one of their most talented rosters in recent seasons, led by senior Joel Bolomboy. The Wildcats will need Bolomboy to play his best if they want to make the NCAA Tournament. Overall, most analysts give the Wildcats are good shot at making the Big Dance. But the Wildcats must win their conference tournament first. l

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