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February 2016 | Vol. 02 Iss. 02

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Catch the Excitement of Ogden’s Renaissance

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OGDEN SOURCE

Letter from the Editor

Dear Readers, Here we are in our fifth issue of the Ogden Source! Thank you all for sticking around, sharing our paper and supporting us on this journey. February’s issue focuses on Black History Month with stories about Ogden’s rich history, incredible local entrepreneurs and events that celebrate diversity. Ogden has come a long way, but there is still work to be done. The subjects featured in this issue are those who are actively working to shape, improve and shine the light on Ogden. We hope you enjoy this issue and that it inspires you to get out and learn, explore and most of all participate in our town.

Have a great month, Ogden.

Mikaela Shafer-Platter

Warm Welcome to New Businesses in the Ogden CBDI Please join the Ogden Source in welcoming new friends and neighbors to Ogden’s Central Business District.

Clinica Medica Familiar, LC, 2606 Washington (bilingual healthcare consultant) The Copper Nickel, LLC, 2450 Grant Avenue (event venue) Blue Lemon Ogden, LLC, 339 E 2250 S, Ste. 102 (restaurant) Ailulia, 236 25th Street (dresses, apothecary, accessories) Fiz Drinks Ogden Junction, 2356 Kiesel Avenue (food and beverage) Tentsile, LLC, 256 24th Street (specialty tent store/retail) Diamond Room, 115 25th Street (fine jewelry) Waffluv, 109 25th Street (food and beverage) The Parlour, 2562 Washington Blvd (office space) Compiled by Rebecca Ory-Hernandez Source: Ogden City Business Licenses

City Seeks Input on Branding from Residents

By Rachel Hall | r.hall@mycityjournals.com

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erception is reality and that is one reason why Ogden is doing what it can to capitalize on branding the city as an ideal place to live, work and play.

“Ogden has gone through such change in the last little while. You can see the renaissance anywhere you look. We heard not only from citizens but from visitors that our brand doesn’t reflect who we are, because we have changed so much,” Cami Orr, the city’s marketing and communications manager, said.

Roger Brooks International, a leader in community branding, presented details of why the branding process is essential for the city at a meeting held on Jan. 28. Residents turned out in great number for an opportunity to not only learn about the future of Ogden, but to also provide feedback. City officials desire to continue hearing what residents and visitors have to say about the community, and that is why a survey has been set up online for individuals to share their views.

“People are on board with this. They want their voice to be heard. We have set up a page on our website [that will] direct people to the survey,” Orr said.

Nearly 1,000 responses were yielded in the first few days that the survey was made available online. Some have questioned why a firm was hired for the branding process, espe-

Many residents attended a branding presentation to learn more about the future of Ogden. --Ogden City

cially since many residents already know the value of all that Ogden has to offer. The firm is facilitating the project, so that all of the right decisions can be made locally to move the city forward, according to Orr. “It’s a primetime right now to talk about branding our community, because all of the players are on board with it – from the mayor

and the council, all the way to the president of the chamber and president of the university and CEOs of companies and more. All of the community partners are willing to come together,” Orr said.

To participate in the survey, which is available in English and Spanish, visit http:// ogdenbrand.ogdencity.com. l

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Ogden City Arts Strengthening Our Community Through Art

By Christina Miller

“A city without art or culture is a city without a heartbeat. We must do all we can to keep the city, thriving, growing, and inclusive of different life styles, experiences, and art expressions.”

Mike Caldwell recognizes Ogden artists with the Mayor’s Award for the Arts. --Ben Taylor

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gden City understands the importance of art in our community. Diane Stern and Robin McCaul who manage Ogden City Arts have been tasked by the city to work with the community to build an art master plan for the city. They have actively sought public participation through surveys and public input meetings. Ogden City Arts is ready to define the mission and set the goals to continue the development and celebration of art in Ogden.

From the input meetings and survey, it is clear that Ogden residents understand the importance of art in our community. “However, it’s the connection to nature and the raw natural materials that make the art scene in Ogden unique,” said Stern. This connection to nature isn’t solely about art reflecting the nature around us, but also using nature as the setting for art. The results of the survey demonstrated the importance of this relationship to nature with favorite art spaces including the mountains or the outdoors.

Art is also important to Ogden because of its impact on economic development. A strong art scene makes Ogden a destination for business, tourists, and new residents. One of the anonymous survey takers said it best, “A city without art or culture is a city without a heartbeat. We must do all we can to keep the city, thriving, growing, and inclusive of different life styles, experiences, and art expressions.”

Ogden City Arts found that art is critical to the development and growth of the children in our community. The survey found 99 percent of the respondents agreed art enhances the core curriculum. Ogden City Arts is working to broaden art programs to support education. This is not limited to expanding arts education, but also finding ways that art can teach math, reading, writing and science. This includes using the educational resources of Ogden such as the dance department of Weber State University. Erik Stern a professor at Weber also founded Math Dance, which uses dance to teach math and physics. “It’s interesting that physics is easier to teach through dance than math,” said Stern.

The survey and public input meetings found that Ogden residents feel that art is underserved in our community. The Arts Master Plan hopes to correct this issue. However, this plan is in its early stages so the mission is still in the process of definition. It is critical for the success of the master plan to have community involvement. “This does not mean we only need input from the artists, but we need everyone in the community to be involved,” said McCaul.

The Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee has been working on a few goals to serve as a starting point to develop the master plan. These goals are: embed the arts as a key component in economic development and city planning strategies; advance the arts as an integral element that celebrates Ogden’s diversity and strengthens its unique identity; create an environment where artists can thrive; and weave the arts into the daily Ogden experience. They want your feedback,

ideas, and comments on these goals. “We welcome, encourage, and take very seriously public input,” said Stern.

The great news is that even with the arts master plan in development, Ogden already has a strong art infrastructure. It was Ogden City Art’s first task to map out this infrastructure, which includes organizations such as Ogden Symphony Ballet Associate, Weber State University, Ogden Nature Center, and Eccles Community Art Center; to venues such as Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Ogden Amphitheater, and Good Company Theatre; as well as annual events like Ogden Twilight, Ogden Arts Festival, Harvest Festival, Farmers Market and Ogden Music Festival at Fort Buenaventura. The arts master plan will continue to support this already strong infrastructure, but also, work to make the community more aware of what Ogden has to offer while strengthening and expanding these programs at the same time.

Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll is already showing the impact that the Arts Advisory Council would like to have on the Ogden art scene. The stroll has been a part of Ogden’s culture for the last 10 years. However, many new programs are bringing refreshing of life into the stroll this year. Recently launched, is the shuttle bus that runs from the galleries at Weber State University to Union Station with stops at the Eccles Art Center and Washington Street and 25th Street along the way. Riding the bus is an exposure to art as well, with banned-book readings throughout the bus’s journey. This February’s First Friday Art Stroll will also launch the Van Sessions on 25th Street and the Misguided Tours of 25th Street. The Van Sessions are live music sessions that take place at the Banyan Collective’s Tan Van moving recording studio. The Misguide Tours will showcase all the art and galleries 25th Street has to offer, led by Ogden’s own Russ Adams who will give “a brief fabricated history of everything we see.” February’s First Friday Art Stroll takes place on Feb. 5.

Ogden City Arts continues to support and recognize Ogden artists. Ogden City Arts offers grants for projects and organizations. Individual artists may apply for the grants and do not need to be non-profit. The deadline to apply for 2016 grants is March 15. The application is available on the Ogden City Arts website at www.ogdencityarts.org. The city also recognizes artist contribution to Ogden with the Mayor’s Awards in the Arts. Past honorees include Dean and Carol Hurst, Debra Mueller, and Russ Adams. As the art master plan is developed, these programs will continue and grow.

To stay up-to-date on the arts master plan, Ogden City Arts can be found at www. ogdencityarts.org. They are also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OgdenCityArts/ and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ogden_arts/ If you’d like to provide feedback on the Ogden arts master plan, please contact Diane and Robin at arts@ogdencity.com. l

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Catch the Excitement of Ogden’s Renaissance

By Autumn Barowski

‘It’ is Ogden.

After decades of being viewed as pastits-prime, Ogden is experiencing a revival and resurgence of interest, perhaps the largest increase in attention to and investment in the city since the days of big railroading. After years of careful funding and strategic building of ties to high adventure sports interests, Ogden leaders were pleased to see national accolades start rolling in for the city. Recognition of the city as the nation’s most economically equitable by Newsweek magazine was the icing on the cake.

Ogden’s city government has been quick to take advantage of rising national interest in the city. In the past few years, Ogden has seen more than $1.5 billion of private funding pour into Ogden. New housing has increased exponentially, and job growth arising from established employers and new industry is on the rise as well. The renovation of the Ogden Temple, which brought tens of thousands of visitors to Ogden, could only increase national interest in Ogden’s strong economy and bountiful natural assets.

Both East and West Ogden are seeing development.

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driven some of the growth and change; now Mayor Caldwell and the city council will be considering where best to commit government funds to enhance the city’s renaissance. Ogden’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP), a three-year plan for expenditure of city resources, will be coming before the council soon. There are a plethora of projects proposed, with an administrative ranking, according to urgency, available at http://www. ogdencity.com/en/government/city_council/ meetings/agendas_documents_recordings. aspx. Some projects are a few years out, but there are projects visible right now on Ogden’s streets.

East Ogden Inner-city Ogden residents were long used to seeing the decaying façade of the old IGA building in the corner of 24th Street and Monroe, so it was a curiosity when the building received a facelift earlier this year.

City employees and under a non-disclosure agreement as to what might be moving into the building, but have hinted that it might be a “small footprint” grocery store. The structure, which also houses a Rite Aid drugstore, does have a name, though: various online commer-

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Forbes magazine admires it. So does Newsweek. Outside and Sunset magazines are raving about it, and so is the New York Times.

cial real estate sites refer to the development as “The Commons at 24th and Monroe.”

Development is moving apace on the new Dee Elementary School, located at 2100 and Madison. It is set to open in September of 2016. The “Dee School corridor,” stretching from the refurbished LDS Temple through Dee Elementary and a redesigned Liberty Park, is a strong candidate for redevelopment, funded by the CIP. City documents propose at least six targeted development sites from 21st Street to 24th Street, between Washington and Quincy, for high-needs development. The current Dee School site is at the top of the administration’s funding wish list. Plans call for destruction of the existing school and decaying housing in the area in order for a new housing development to arise.

The destruction of the old Stimson’s Market at the corner of 26th and Monroe leaves a visible void in central Ogden, but it might not stay empty for long. Weber State University purchased the property in March, with plans to construct a new community outreach center. Current functions of the center, which include programs to help minorities and other underrepresented populations transition to college, are currently being handled in rented space in the United Way building, 2955 Harrison Blvd. The university is still in the process of securing funds to build the Center, which could also house the continuing education branch of the university.

West Ogden Transforming the Ogden Union Stock-

yards into the Ogden Business Exchange, a modern multi-use business park is only the beginning. Plans to renovate and rebrand the old landfill site, located in West Ogden south of A through F Avenues, are also in the works.

When the landfill closed in 1997, Ogden City and Weber County entered into a series of agreements detailing proper use of the area. Since that time, open spaces and walking paths have been established on the plot of land, as well as a wetland area. According to council documents, a proposal to amend those agreements is before the city, with the goal of increasing the usability of this city and county asset. One proposal is to give the park a name: Observatory Park, in recognition of a federal government observatory station, formerly around D Ave, used to aid is surveying the western states. Renovation of existing paths and construction of new paths is proposed, as well as removal of barbed wire and prohibitory signage on the fencing.

City government is affirming its faith in the strength of West Ogden’s continued growth by the proposal that over $3 million dollars be earmarked for upgrades to Serge Simmons field and Weber River restoration.

Ogden city’s government is looking toward the future with confidence, building housing and creating opportunities for economic growth. Outdoor adventures are not being left behind: a Recreation Master Plan has been proposed, and funding for a study is being secured. Ogden is experiencing a citywide renaissance; with the proposed expenditure of funds through the CIP, Ogden’s leaders seem confident that it will continue. l

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Ogden’s Drinking Establishments:

When a Block Isn’t a Block…Maybe

By Autumn Barowski

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alking down Ogden’s 25th Street today is a far different experience than it was a couple of decades ago. In 1991, Ogden was home to 25 taverns, serving beer only, and 23 private clubs, which served mixed drinks and wine along with beer. Ten of these establishments were on 25th Street.

Today, there are five clubs along 25th Street: Brewskis, The City Club, KoKoMo Club, Lighthouse Lounge, and The Historic Place. Even those five businesses represent non-conformity with Ogden’s zoning code for bars and taverns -- no more than two establishments per linear block. Ogden’s code defines a linear block as “including both sides of a street with addresses ranging between increments of 100, e.g. 100-199, 200-299, etc.”

Ogden’s newest watering hole, Alleged, skirts this code definition by using its entrance on Lincoln as the official address of the building.

Food establishments defined by city code as businesses that derive more than 50 percent of their profits from food sales are not affected.

Things could change, though. A petition currently in front of Ogden City Council seeks to change the definition of a linear block to eliminate “both sides of the street,” thereby allowing two more drinking establishments per block on 25th Street. Thaine Fischer, proponent of the change, cited “economic development, opportunity for redevelopment of historic buildings,” and allowing the public greater choice in what type of business they would like to frequent. The city’s desire for a “Nightlife District,” and increasing Ogden’s marketability for tourism, recreation and convention traffic were noted as primary drivers for this change.

Former councilmember Amy Wicks expressed concern about the current definition

The Wasatch Yeti Bash presented by America First Credit Union Wasatch Yeti Bash will take place February 22-28.

During this week Ogden’s most eclectic shops and galleries on Historic 25th Street will have extended hours, restaurants will have taste-bud tingling specials and bars will be thumping with live music and old ski films. There will be meet-up’s put on

by AndShesDopeToo, a InstaMeet and Yeti Crawl

by Historic 25th Street, a Winter Arts Market by Nurture the Creative Mind, a Fat Bike Expo by Visit Ogden and more. This bash includes snowboarders, snowshoers, nordic and downhill skiers, hikers, fat bike enthusiasts, shoppers, art lovers, snow dancers, and even those who think winter is a time to hunker down and do nothing.

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Thursday, February 25

Peery’s Egyptian Theater Presents Warren Miller’s Streif: One Hell of a Ride 7 p.m. – $15 in advance $18 day of

Friday, February 26

Fat Bike Expo at the Courtyard by Marriott 1-6 p.m. – FREE Nuture the Creative Mind Winter Arts Market on Historic 25th Street 4-7 p.m. – FREE - Artwork For Purchase Community Fat Bike Ride 5 p.m. – FREE – starting and ending on Historic 25th Street

Dance performance by The Movement Dance Company 5:30 p.m.

Yeti Yoga by AndShesDopeToo 6 p.m. – FREE Insta-Meet/Yeti Crawl on Historic 25th Street 7 p.m. – Instagram is FREE, Drinks are Not

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of a linear block, saying it “seems silly” to limit the number of drinking establishments based on “both sides of the street,” and cited a perceived need for Ogden to have diversity in the types of drinking establishments that are allowed on Ogden’s most tourist-visible street.

Cindy Simon, co-owner of the KoKoMo Club and long-time Ogden resident, thinks the change would be positive. “When I started working at the KoKoMo, there were around 30 bars on the street. Now there are only five with 25th Street addresses. I welcome anyone who wants to join our family.” Her main concern is with parking. “I make sure my tank is full when I go down to my bar. I have to circle the block several times before I’m lucky enough to find a place to park.” Simon is also concerned with patrons getting home, citing the unreliability of both cabs and car services.

The Ogden City Planning Commission has expressed other safety concerns, particularly with concentration of drinking establishments leading to increased police activity in the area. A study conducted by the Planning Commission indicated that there is an increase in police calls in establishments that close after 11 p.m., and 42 percent of the calls for police service after that time came from taverns. Documents filed with the work session packets for city council indicate that Ogden’s

current codes are not out of line with standards set by Utah cities of similar size. City council members at the Jan. 19 work session seemed inclined to deny the petition.

What appears more sure of passage is a proposal to revise language in city codes to eliminate the term ‘private club’ and replace it with ‘drinking establishment.’ Current state codes have four different definitions for establishments that serve distilled spirits and wine: equity clubs, such as country clubs; fraternal clubs, such as the Elks and Eagles; dining clubs, which have 60 percent of their receipts from food; and social clubs, which serve food and don’t allow minors. Taverns, which serve only beer, are also defined in state code. Ogden city’s codes currently recognize two types of establishments serving liquor: private clubs and taverns.

To bring city terminology closer to state code, the council will be considering a proposal to change ‘private club’ to ‘drinking establishment,’ a title which will encompass all four divisions of liquor service in state code.

Public comment on the proposed changes has not been scheduled yet, but should show up soon on city council meeting agendas posted each Friday at http://www.ogdencity. com/en/government/city_council/meetings/ agendas_documents_recordings.aspx. l

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Weber State Offers University Education for Kindergartners

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hough the school year is not yet half over, it’s time for parents to begin thinking about where their students will be attending next year, especially if their child will be transitioning to a new school or attending school for the first time.

Students in Weber and Davis counties who are leaving high school may look to Weber State University for the next step in their education, but what you may not know is that Weber State University offers a program for those who are just beginning their education as well. The WSU Charter Academy is a kindergarten program that takes place on campus and is the first charter program to be authorized by a higher learning institution in Utah.

Located on the Northern side of the campus, across from the Institute building, is a small building adjacent to a playground. Inside you’ll find a group of children taking their first steps in learning about the world and how to navigate through it. Though the program is small and relatively new, it has an impressive arsenal of collective expertise drawn from the university with whom it partners. Currently there is a full-time teacher and aide on staff.

In addition, a special education teacher comes in twice a week to work with students who might need extra attention. As a result, the teacher/student ratio favors a more hands on, individually based approach.

Unlike other schools in the area, that may be forced to develop one curriculum for a large group of students out of necessity,

By Cassidy Ward this program has the ability to identify areas of strength and opportunity in each of their students and develop an educational plan that fits the individual.

Prior to the beginning of the school year student knowledge is assessed during a home

which to measure progress. Parents meet with teachers throughout the year to review their student’s progress against that baseline, taking their child’s education out of the abstract and into something quantifiable. In addition to the traditional goals of reading, writing,

WSU Charter Academy students snow shoe while looking for animal tracks.

visit with their teachers in areas of counting, letter recognition, and shapes. This serves to help the students to be comfortable with their teachers prior to beginning the school year and gives the school a baseline against

and arithmetic, special care is taken to help develop the student’s social and emotional well-being, the goal being to develop a holistic education plan encompassing every part of a child’s development, not just those things one

can measure in a standardized test.

The goal of the program is not only to educate students, preparing them to enter first grade, but also to empower them to discover who they are, to build meaningful relationships, and explore creativity. The staff at the WSU Charter Academy believe that giving students a sense of creative accomplishment is as important as academic success.

“We take a very hands on approach, there is a lot of socializing. Kids interact with each other and with teachers. We look at the whole child and implement activities into the classroom that will build up the child in all areas of development,” Camie Bearden, WSU Charter Academy principal, said.

To that end, each year the students participate in creating their own opera. The complete production is written, developed and performed by the students, with guidance and help provided by teachers and staff, of course. This allows them to conceive a creative endeavor and see it to completion.

For parents interested in enrolling their students in the WSU Charter Academy for the 2016 – 2017 school year the time to act is now.

The enrollment lottery is currently ongoing, having begun January 1, and running through February 28, 2016. Once the application window closes, the lottery will take place the following day, March 1, beginning at 6 p.m. in room #016 of the McKay Education Building on the Weber State campus. l

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CAPES! A Hero Program for Local Kids

By Cassidy Ward

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t has been said that the clothes don’t make the man, but sometimes all you need is one excellent accessory and a smile to take an underserved and underappreciated individual and turn them into a hero.

“I was a product of special education, so I have an idea of what it’s like to be kind of an outsider in the educational system and having needs,” said James Zagrodnik, assistant professor of Health Promotion & Human Performance, and head of the CAPES! program at Weber State University. “When I came to Weber State, there wasn’t a program that catered toward individuals with disabilities.” Zagrodnik, along with Natalie Allen Williams, associate professor in Teacher Education, set out to rectify that situation.

CAPES!, an acronym which stands for Children’s Adaptive Physical Education Society, is a program that pairs students in the Adaptive Physical Education and Human Exceptionality courses at Weber State University with kids aged five to 12 who have developmental disabilities. The students meet with the children and create lesson plans and plan activities that promote physical, social, cognitive, emotional and behavioral independence. In short, CAPES! aims to arm developmentally disabled children with skills and a positive attitude that will allow them to discover and pursue goals and be full productive members of society.

“The focus is on supporting what each person can do. One of our ideal goals is to promote the ‘can.’ So many people, when they think about people with developmental disabilities is the ‘can’t.’ “What we promote in our classes and through CAPES! is ‘can.’ Everybody is able and can do anything they want, there are no restrictions, there are no limitations, other than safety. As long as things are safe, we support and encourage everybody to do everything that they possibly can do,” said Zagrodnik.

This kind of philosophy allows the Weber State students to see the individual rather than the disability, valuable education not only for students that will go on to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in the future, but also for the kids in the program who so often are held back not by their own limitations, but by the barriers created by those around them.

CAPES! generally has 35 kids enrolled at any given time, a majority of whom are repeat attendees, coming back semester after semester.

Enrollment is $25 and the program runs on Tuesday nights from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. in the Swenson Gym located in the Stromburg complex on the Weber State campus and lasts 10 weeks each semester. Participants have access to land and water-based activities as well as the CAPES! library, which offers reading materials, art supplies and sensory therapy materials. During the program parents have access to parental education with university students and professors that offer insight into training, skill development and future planning, as well as awareness of other resources in the community such as the Special Olympics. Parents also have access to use the Weber State gym or stress relief centers on campus while their children participate in the program. Each child is also provided with a cape that they can adorn with badges celebrating the various accomplishments they achieve as they move through the program. This serves to remind them that they don’t need saving, they can be their own personal heroes, they can save themselves.

At current CAPES! serves children until the age of 12, but Zagrodnik has plans for more expansive programs that would carry this idea through a participant’s lifetime.

“We have visions of being able to create additional programs.

CAPES PLUS would serve 13 to 18 year olds. We have a program in mind called ACES that would be 18 and up. We also have a summer program in mind. CAPES! Extreme where would take the kids white water rafting, climbing, backpacking, that sort of stuff. We have the expertise and we have the man power, we just don’t have the funds to get this stuff started up.”

Funding for CAPES! comes from Weber State University as well as donations from community members. While volunteer time isn’t needed due to the expertise of the students who participate, monetary donations or donations of supplies such as books, puzzles and art supplies serve to support the current program and allow for the exploration of additional programs to support at need kids into the future. l

Sierra Simpson climbs the rock wall during CAPES! at Weber State University.

FacesPlaces AND

By Kelsey Zamudio

“I was born and raised here in Ogden. There were no malls, and everything had a main street feel to it. They want to try to bring that back again. Everyone walked out on the street to all the specialty shops. That’s where you saw your neighbors and friends. I remember all the Pioneer days’ rodeos when I was a kid that tradition goes way back. My grandpa used to tell me about 25th Street in the 1920s and 30s and there used to be a good sized parrot that a local bar would place out on the sidewalk in front, and it would talk and cuss at the people walking by. It had learned all the language from being in the bars! I know he didn’t really want to tell me stuff about all the drinking and gambling that went on down here, it was a place that you didn’t talk about. I love this town and all the good and bad history that comes with it.” –Mr. Pobanz

“I’m a transplant to Ogden; I moved here in the winter of 1989. When I got here, it was really hard to be an outsider coming in, and I think over that amount of time that has gotten a lot better. When it comes to the homeless population, the conditions have improved, and I think that people are more friendly and we take note of people in a day and ask if they are ok. In the 1980s everyone had a fear mentality and didn’t even talk to one another. My husband moved here when he was 16, and this was a street you didn’t dare go to. I’m a lover of all the history and the vintage items that this town has to share. I’m glad they are keeping the old buildings alive for future generations. It’s my home now; all my kids and grandkids are here, so I’m not going anywhere! As the owner of 25th St. Treasures I love the history of the building and the street itself. I know that this space used to be a couple of bakeries, a bike shop, an antique shop in the 1980s and a brothel in the early days of the railroad.” – Kathryn Rice Strebel

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Once Upon A Time There Was A Storytelling Festival

By Sarah Packham

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nce upon a time is alive and well at the Weber State Storytelling Festival. If you’ve never had the opportunity to attend this free Ogden based festival, this is your year. It promises to bring culture, texture, imagery and color to an otherwise gray February.

For 20 years now, Weber State University has sponsored this festival, managing the event through a nonprofit organization housed in the Parker Center for Community Engaged Learning.

Volunteers from the community and from Weber State’s teacher education department work together to bring this nationally recognized festival to Ogden City.

The festival boasts of highly acclaimed national storytellers, as well as the best of Utah’s local storytellers. As the largest storytelling festival in Utah, storytellers from all over the country and from different cultures come to share their stories, enriching our souls and expanding our worldview. In addition to the impressive caliber of professional storytellers, Weber State’s storytelling festival stands out as the premier festival for youth storytellers. According to Dr. Kevin Cordi, an international specialist in youth storytelling, only one other festival in the nation comes close to offering young people similar opportunities in learning and performing stories.

Since the beginning of the festival 20 years ago, involving youth story tellers has been a priority for Weber State. Every year, around 60 children from grades kindergarten to 12th are selected from four school districts to share a story at the festival alongside the professionals. The idea is that the youth will think, feel and act as a professional storyteller. The benefits of young children listening to, discussing, and performing stories are numerous. Studies show a close correlation to storytelling and reading proficiency. Ann Ellis, a professor in the Teacher

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Education Department at Weber State points to strong research based information that ties oral language to written language. “When children learn to use oral language, literature makes more sense. Often, when teach reading to our children, this oral step is skipped.”

Adding oral development to our teaching curriculums is invaluable.

In addition to helping children become better readers, storytelling has a great impact on children’s creativity and confidence. Children who participate in learning and telling stories in classrooms, libraries and on stage are reported to have a significant increase in self confidence and they carry that confidence with them into other aspects of life.

The school districts involved in Weber State’s storytelling festival include Davis district, Morgan district, and Ogden and Weber school districts. As part of the Morgan district’s reading program, every child in the elementary schools learns a story and performs Photography by Zac Williams it in his or her classroom. Here, as in other districts, children are chosen from each classroom, then each school districts attend the festival each year during school grade and then move on to represent their school in a district hours. Home, private and charter schools are also welcome storytelling festival. From each district, 13 to 20 students are (see website for more information). In addition to daytime selected to share their story at the Weber State festival. Unlike story events, the festival also hosts an evening of stories at other festivals that include youth storytellers, the Weber State Peery’s Egyptian Theater, which families and children of all festival invites the youth storytellers to join the professional ages are invited to attend. Bring your kids in their PJ’s and let storytellers on stage as the opening story for each session. Their someone else put them to bed with a series of bedtime stories presence on stage adds a sense of excitement, pure imagination and campfire tales. and possibility.

Find more information including a festival schedule and a The festival benefits many more children than just those list of the professional storytellers on their website. Visit http:// telling the stories. More than 12,000 school children from local www.weber.edu/storytelling. l

Monday, February 22nd

Morning Magic (10:30–11:20 a.m.)

Wednesday, February 24th

Morning Magic (10:00–10:50 a.m.)

Ogden Eccles Conference Center and Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden

Early Bird Stories (9:30–10:20 a.m.)

Tales for Toddlers (10:30–11:20 a.m.)

Morning Magic (10:30–11:20 a.m.)

Ogden Eccles Conference Center and Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden Toddlers at the Treehouse (10:30–11:20 a.m.)

Ogden Eccles Conference Center, Room 101

Elisabeth Stewart Treehouse Museum, Ogden

Tales to Remember (11:30–12:20 p.m.)

This session is made possible through the generous support of the Treehouse Museum.

Ogden Eccles Conference Center and Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden

Tales to Remember (11:00–11:50 a.m.)

Peery’s Eqyptian Theater: Ogden Youth, Ogden Youth, Joan Effiong, Carmen Deedy

Ogden Eccles Conference Center and Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden School Outreach Concerts (afternoon) Stories for Seniors (afternoon) Mountain Ridge Assisted Living Center WSU Family Literacy Program Story Time (5–6:00 p.m.)

Elizabeth Stewart Treehouse Museum Sponsored by the WSU Family Literacy Program and the Treehouse Museum Bedtime Stories (6:30–7:20 p.m.)

Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden Campfire Tales (7:30–8:20 p.m.)

Photography by Zac Williams

Davis Conference Center, Layton Davis Conference Center, Layton Tales for Toddlers (10:30–11:20 a.m.)

Davis Conference Center, Twilight Room 1, Layton Tales to Remember (11:30–12:20 p.m.)

Davis Conference Center, Layton, Utah

Brown Bag Story SLAM (12:00–1:00 p.m.)

WSU Davis Campus Performance (1:30 p.m.)

WSU Ogden Campus, Student Union Building, Fireplace Lounge

Ballroom, Building 3, WSU Davis Campus, Layton School Outreach Concerts (afternoon)

Bring Your Own Story, Hosted by Sam Payne

Seniors Stories (afternoon)

WSU Story Symposium (1:30–2:30 p.m.)

Apple Tree Assisted Living Center, Kaysville (1:30 p.m.)

Apple Village Assisted Living Center, Layton (2:30 p.m.)

WSU Ogden Campus, Stewart Library, Hetzel-Hoellein Room (Special Collections)

Family Fun & Scout Night (6:30–7:20 p.m.)

Crafting the Storytelling Quilt for Wisdom and Meaning

Ballroom B, Davis Conference Center, Layton

School Outreach Concerts (afternoon)

Festival Finale: Nation Storytellers’ Favorites (7:30 p.m.)

Lomond View Elementary School (Weber School District) (1:30 p.m.)

Ballroom B, Davis Conference Center, Layton

Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden

Morgan Elementary School @ Morgan HS Auditorium (Morgan School District) (2:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, February 23rd

East Layton Elementary School (Davis School District) (1:30 p.m.)

Early Bird Stories (9:30–10:20 a.m.)

Storytelling Festival Dinner (6:30 p.m.)

Ogden Eccles Conference Center and Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden

Timbermine Restaurant and Steak House, Ogden by reservation only, call 801-626-7515

Abbreviated schedule (details at http://weber.edu/storytelling)

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Derby Dolls Rock and Roll as a Team

By Lauren Caouette

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hat started out in the late 19th century as endurance contests on wheels - some lasting as long as 11 days and resulting in death - has evolved into the version of roller derby we see today… and it’s not too much different.

During that cardinal time, derby rapidly gained popularity; drawing large crowds and a great deal of enthusiasm, but eventually falling out of favor and becoming mostly unobserved.

In the following decades, the sport was in and out of fashion, partially due to the lack of structure and the public’s need for something new.

Originally, individuals or (man/woman) couples would race around a flat-track, noting how far they’d gone geographically. It was essentially contactless, save for the occasional accident or trip. However, over time and after noting how the crowd enthusiastically reacted to the brawls and falls during these seemingly endless events, it became incorporated and is now one of the primary draws.

The awareness of what the observers and the players enjoyed took time to develop, and the process was slow. While there were a few minor comebacks throughout the decades, none were lasting. Consequently, derby had numerous attempted reincarnations throughout this period, and was essentially dead by the start of the 70s. After an exceptionally dry period from then until the end of the 90s, with a few mostly-failed attempts to bring it back into the cultural lexicon, it was eventually revived - this time, exclusively by women.

Sporting fishnets, short skirts, and fierce alter-egos, the rockabilly-reminiscent women moved fast. Leagues were formed all across the country, and in 2008, Ogden’s own formidable team, the Junction City Roller Dolls, was born.

Originally just a handful of dedicated skaters, the team has evolved with the sport, and is now a major league team, verified

by Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (or WFTDA); the governing body for the sport of flat-track roller derby.

For those who know nothing of the modern sport, the rules are complex and there are many, but the basics are simple. Two teams of five players each circle around a track, with each team consisting of four designated “blockers,” and one “jammer.”

The goal is for the jammer to get ahead, and then pass the opposing team members. The blockers’ goal is to not let that happen. What ensues is a flash of talented skaters circling in a tight

formation, using each other as propellers and acting as barriers. While body contact is definitely allowed, and is often smart game-play, you have to be tactful. No tripping, pushing, or attacks are tolerated. If you don’t comply, you’re out in the penalty.

While the prospect of joining such an undeniably fierce team may be scary to some, Dezi Von Doom, #666 on the team, assures me that while the players and the game is ferocious, the women aren’t always exactly what they seem.

There are common injuries that are sometimes major (her own ankle break last year doesn’t compare to the worst injury she’s seen: An x-ray of Demanda Riot’s ankle from Bay Area Derby Girls), but despite that, the support of the other girls and the benefits are overwhelming.

Dezi tells me that when she was enlisted on a recommendation to the Ogden Derby team, she could barely stand on roller skates, but the incredible compassion of the team allowed her to break her introversion and start to really love the sport.

She says, “Roller derby is an amazingly accepting and diverse culture. We welcome everyone. We support and encourage each other. We seem to break all those barriers and lines society has put up. We are intelligent, progressive people. I enjoy being part of that. I built confidence; I burn some calories, and meet crazy, fun, genuine women who I will never forget.”

Dezi now plays on the all-star travel team, the Trainwrecks, and the “B” team, the LOCO-Motives. Both factions of the JCRD are important, with the LOCO-Motives serving as a training team for the ladies who have made it out of their “Fresh Meat” program and move on from the home teams. The “Fresh Meat” program, which is open to anyone who wants to learn, generally takes no longer than 60 days to make it through, but is self-paced and requires no prior experience.

With years of experience under her belt, Dezi has witnessed how the game and the response to it have changed. She says, “Derby in the past was more flash and fishnets. It has, over the years, become more serious. You’ll still be on the edge of your seat peeking through your hands, or jumping and yelling while you watch skaters skillfully annihilate each other on the track.”

About Ogden and its spectators: “Defi-

nitely a growing fan base in Ogden. It’s a little slower to catch on compared to other states, but growing nonetheless. Roller Derby has become an international sport and communities are crowding around their derby leagues like I’ve never seen. We have amazing supporters in our community and we hope to make more connections in the coming years.”

One connection that the Dolls have made truly speaks to their spirit. They are strong proponents of Citizens Against Physical and Sexual Abuse (CAPSA): a Utah organization that aims to help victims of physical and sexual domestic abuse.

They set up fundraisers, and they promote the cause at games with flyers and banners.

It may seem like a bit of dichotomy to some, so I asked Dezi about the image they project: tough, relentless, and fearless, and, as some might say, vicious. How is it different from who they really are? How different is the persona from the person?

Dezi said, “We are all of those things, when we need to be.

Roller Derby is a full contact sport and just like any other sport, it requires fortitude. When you get knocked down, you get back up. When you are having a bad day at work, you come in and you skate. Break up with your love? You’ll want to sit on the couch and eat a tub of ice cream and cry, but you can’t. You bring your butt to practice and you get your mind right. Off the track, we are doctors, graphic designers, teachers, moms, office administrators, and students. We cover the gammet. Through roller derby, we learn to embrace differences and play as a team.

We are only as strong as our weakest link.”

“Anyone, no matter their height or shape, can play roller derby. We have all sizes and personality types. We have all skill levels. The key is to commit. Come to practice and learn something new. I guarantee you will learn new skills, meet new people, be more confident, improve your interpersonal skills, and have FUN. Derby will change your life, but you’ll never know unless you try it.”

To get involved or to keep up to date with announcements and events, you can follow JCRD at Facebook.com/JunctionCityRollerDolls or visit their site to learn more or request information jcrdolls.com. l

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Based on the popular MGM film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels follows the hijinks of two con men in the French Riviera. Sophisticated and suave, with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek and was nominated for a staggering 11 Tony Awards.

Monday, February 1 Sundance Film Festival presents “Best of Fest” 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

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The Ziegfeld Theater 3934 S. Washington Blvd. $17-$19 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 2 Home School Learn to Skate 10:30 a.m.

The Ice Sheet

Home School Learn To Skate is a six-week program with US Figure Skating Coaches that consists of a half hour group class once a week and operates every six weeks from September - May. Classes are Tuesday 10:45-11:45 AM. All level skaters, including beginners are welcome. $40 Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club Dog / Handler Training 6-9 p.m., Exhibit Hall, 1000 North 1200 West A variety of classes from puppy through Agility MUST register first @ www.gsdoc.org

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Wednesday, February 3 Rad Ladies Monthly Potluck The first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.

Join the Rad Ladies Facebook page for more information!

WSU Outdoor Program hosts the Ogden Dawn Patrol WSU’s Outdoor Program hosts weekly Ogden Dawn Patrol cross-country skiing (continues until March 30), 4:30 a.m., WSU Outdoor Program, free, 801-626-6373 or outdoorprogram@weber.edu.

Wild Wednesday: How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

3:45 p.m.

Ogden Nature Center 966 W. 12th street $5 adults/ $3 Kids (2-11) / $4 seniors - Free for members Whistle pigs, Woodchuck, land beavers, what do you call a groundhog? Ground hogs are famous this time of year for predicting how much longer winter will last. Can they really predict our season length? Join us for an in-depth look at this creature and its marmot cousins. Please meet at the visitor center.

Country Dance 8:30 PM - 9 PM LESSONS 9 PM - 11:30 PM OPEN DANCE FLOOR Union Station Browning Theater 2501 Wall Avenue COST: ONLY $4 BEFORE 9, OR $5 AFTER

Peery’s Egyptian Theater presents the film “You’ve Got Mail” 8:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.

2415 Washington Blvd $6 The owner of a large bookstore chain starts putting the owner of a small local bookstore out of business.

Meanwhile they have been corresponding over the internet without knowing who either of them are. They can’t stand each other in person but over the internet they are very attracted. He finds out who she is but she doesn’t know. He starts to like her more but she still hates him. He has to fix it.

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Saturday, February 6 Old Time Fiddlers 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Weber State University, Shepherd Union Pillar Plaza-6 Snow Days at the Shaw Gallery Familiarte is a free, family art program that offers children and their parents an opportunity to tour the Shaw Gallery and participate in hands-on art activities together. Gallery tours and art activities are geared toward families with children ages 3-12, and there is always at least one Spanish speaking instructor on site, providing families with a rich multicultural art experience to share in together.

10 am – 12 Noon Where: Kimball Visual Arts Building, 1st Floor Lobby Parking: Parking is FREE and available next to the Kimball Visual Arts Building in lot A10 Guitar: Back to the Basics workshop with Austin Weyand Workshop designed for people who have played guitar in the past, and are getting back to it or would like to get back to it. A workshop to help guitar players of all levels get rid of bad habits so they can progress with their playing.

For ages 15 and up. $10 Eden Community Center 2100 N. 5600 E.,

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Thursday, February 4 Nye Lecture – Terry Grant, President, Utah Market KeyBank N.A. 12 pm – 1 pm This lecture is free and open to the public.

You’re invited to hear Terry Grant, President, Utah Market KeyBank N.A., speak on “A Career in Banking: from Teller to President” on Thursday, February 4 at Noon in WB 206 (Smith Lecture Hall).

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Friday, February 5 Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll Downtown Ogden, 6 p.m.

WSU Outdoor Program hosts the Ogden Dusk Patrol WSU’s Outdoor Program hosts weekly Ogden Dusk Patrol cross country skiing, 4 p.m., 3925 Snow Basin Rd, Huntsville. Visit weber.edu/outdoor/friday-nightdusk-patrol.html or call 801-626-6373. $5

Junction City Roller Derby Bout Fast paced Ladies flat track Roller Derby Action.

Features the “Train Wrecks, and the Dolls” against teams from around the Intermountain West.

Tickets available at the door or from a team member.

Contact: Natalie “Slayer Cake” Wilson @ 801-6446528 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Based on the popular MGM film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels follows the hijinks of two con men in the French Riviera. Sophisticated and suave, with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek and was nominated for a staggering 11 Tony Awards.

The Ziegfeld Theater 3934 S. Washington Blvd. $17-$19 7:30 p.m.

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Monday, February 8 ONC and Weber County Library present: BIRDS OF SHAKESPEARE

The Ogden Nature Center will present the Birds of Shakespeare, live and up close. Come see the special guest star, a live raptor, as the Ogden Nature Center discusses the Birds of Shakespeare, flocking to a library near you.

Weber County Library-North Branch 475 East 2600 N Ogden FREE Exploring the 7 Chakras and their Archetypes Join us for an exploration of the 7 chakras of the human spiritual centers and their corresponding archetypes.

6-8 p.m.

Bella Muse Fine Art Galley 101 Historic 25th St A small love offering of $5.00 or less for our generous host, Bella Muse, and to support GROW is always appreciated. We are working together to create a beautiful community that benefits all.

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Tuesday, February 9 Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club Dog / Handler Training 6-9 p.m.

Exhibit Hall, 1000 North 1200 West A variety of classes from puppy through Agility MUST register first @ www.gsdoc.org

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Wednesday, February 10 Jazz at the Station 2501 Wall Avenue FREE

Hack Ogden Hack Ogden is a weekly meetup for developers, designers, and entrepreneurs in Northern Utah. We meet from Noon to 1 every Wednesday in the 2ndfloor conference room at the Startup Ogden building.

Each week we have a speaker and free lunch.

Go to hackogden.com for more details and event announcements.

Weber State Downtown 2314 Washington Bvd You can enter the first floor from Washington Blvd. or enter on the 2nd floor in the back of the building.

Magic Men Live Peery’s Egyptian Theater 2415 Washington Blvd 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Introducing MAGIC MEN® LIVE! Experience the ladies night you’ve been waiting for like never before with a brand new, high energy, crowd interactive show that has captivated women of all ages!

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Friday, February 12 Caleb Chapman’s Crescent Band Dinner Dance Peery’s Egyptian Theater 2415 Washington Blvd 6:00pm - Pre-Show / Sugar House Distillery Cocktail Social 7:00pm - Fine Dining - Salad, Steak Diane & Colossal Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Lemon Curd Cream Cake & Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (vegetarian option available) 8:00 to 11:00pm – Dancing Tickets $75 Premier Date Night with the award winning sound of Big Jazz as well as modern Pop. Dinner served

by Ogden’s premier kitchen and event space in the romantic environment of the Ogden Eccles Conference Center. Singles welcome.

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Saturday, February 13 Acorn Antique & Vintage Show & Sale Exhibit Hall, 1000 North 1200 West $5/person

A wonderful variety of items from Antique Dealers from around the Intermountain West. Come and find a great gift for the “Special” Person in your life.

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Nature is for Lovers Ogden Nature Center 966 W. 12th street $40/couple – members or $45/couple –non-members Come to the Ogden Nature Center for an evening of wine and desserts and learn about love wildlife style!

Play a fun couples guessing game about animal and plant mating rituals, meet one of February’s feathered lovers and take an optional romantic night walk around the center trails. Space is limited and spots fill up quickly. Pre-registration is required. 21 and older only!

Please RSVP to 801-621-7595 by 4pm on Friday, February 6th.

Ogden Sierra Club Snowshoe in Mill Creek Canyon Snowshoe into the Mill Creek Canyon area. This is a must do adventure for those who like winter activities.

Five to six miles round trip, 3 to 4 hours, moderate. We will pick a route that offers the most snow and provides the best views of the snowcapped mountains. Perhaps we will see a moose, for they winter in this area.

Visit http://www.meetup.com/webercountyoutdoors/ events/226085480/ Dirty Rotten Scoundrels The Ziegfeld Theater, 3934 S. Washington Blvd. $17-$19, 7:30 p.m.

Based on the popular MGM film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels follows the hijinks of two con men in the French Riviera. Sophisticated and suave, with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek and was nominated for a staggering 11 Tony Awards.

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Sunday, February 14 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Peery’s Egyptian Theater 2415 Washington Blvd 7 p.m. $18

Banff Mountain Film Festival is presented by Ogden Valley Winter Sports Foundation. Come for adventure, for excitement, for the inspiration of mountain stories.

Experience the exhilarating beauty of mountain landscapes. Meet the world’s top adventurers. Listen to their stories. Relive their challenges. Reconnect with adventure. Two days of screenings with different films at each screening.

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Monday, February 15 Hairy Horse Show Golden Spike Event Center Riding Arena, 1000 N 1200 W A Family Open Horse Show for everyone age groups from under 9 to Adults. Classes include Halter, Pleasure, Snaffle Bit, Reining, Barrels, Poles, and Keyhole. Sign ups 7:30am-9am Show starts at 9am.

For more information contact Kari Byington @ 801750-0999.

Good Landlord Program Discussion Pleasant Valley Library 5568 South 500 East The meeting will provide information concerning the Good Landlord Program in Ogden and discuss the pros and cons of it.

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Tuesday, February 16 Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club Dog / Handler Training 6-9 p.m. Exhibit Hall, 1000 North 1200 West

A variety of classes from puppy through Agility MUST register first @ www.gsdoc.org

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Imagine what it would be like to have teeth that never stop growing. Rodents make up 40% of all mammal species. Join an Ogden Nature Center teacher/ naturalist as we explore the world of squirrels, mice, beavers and porcupines. Meet at the visitor center.

Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th street $5 adults/ $3 Kids (2-11) / $4 seniors - Free for members Hack Ogden Hack Ogden is a weekly meetup for developers, designers, and entrepreneurs in Northern Utah. We meet from Noon to 1 every Wednesday in the 2ndfloor conference room at the Startup Ogden building.

Each week we have a speaker and free lunch.

Go to hackogden.com for more details and event announcements.

Weber State Downtown 2314 Washington Bvd You can enter the first floor from Washington Blvd. or enter on the 2nd floor in the back of the building.

WSU Shaw Gallery & Utah Film Center presents “Unbranded” 7-8:30 p.m. Peery’s Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd Sixteen mustangs, four men, one dream: to ride border to border, Mexico to Canada, up the spine of the American West. The documentary tracks four fresh-out-of-college buddies as they take on wild mustangs to be their trusted mounts, and set out on the adventure of a lifetime. Their wildness of spirit, in both man and horse, is quickly dwarfed by the wilderness they must navigate: a 3000-mile gauntlet that is equally indescribable and unforgiving.

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Thursday, February 18 ONC and Weber County Library present: BIRDS OF SHAKESPEARE The Ogden Nature Center will present the Birds of Shakespeare, live and up close. Come see the special guest star, a live raptor, as the Ogden Nature Center discusses the Birds of Shakespeare, flocking to a library near you.

Weber County Library-Pleasant Valley Branch 5568 Adams Ave Ogden FREE

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Friday, February 19 RMPRA Rodeo Rocky Mountain Professional Rodeo Association Winter Rodeo Series Performances each night begin at 7:30 pm Slack at 8am Saturday Doors open 1 hour prior to each performance.

General Admission Adults $10, Children ages 3-11 $5 Golden Spike Event Center, 1000 N 1200 W Fifth Annual Rocky Mountain Choreography Festival Peery’s Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

The Rocky Mountain Choreography Festival is dedicated to the advancement of dance as an art form, specifically through the support and promotion of quality choreography. Come see the amazing work of the choreographers who have been chosen to participate.

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Saturday, February 20 Seed Swap Bring open pollinated and/or heirloom seeds to trade. Be sure to bring extra envelopes or baggies for your trade or purchases. You do not have to bring your own seeds to participate!

Email ogdenseedexchange@gmail.com or visit Ogden Seed Exchange on Facebook.

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Seed Swap on Saturday, February 20th from 10:00 am- noon 1415 Lincoln Ave.

Winter Bike Benefit This is a fundraiser for the Ogden Bike Collective.

There will be Fat Bike Demos at the Mt. Ogden Golf Course in the afternoon and Goldsprints and music at night at the shop. $5 gets entry, a slice of pizza, a drink, and a raffle ticket. All proceeds benefit the Ogden Bike Collective’s programs, including our newly reinvented “Goodwill Bikes”—free bikes for adults in partnership with Catholic Community Services!

Ogden Bicycle Collective, 936 28th St, $5 Scout Saturday 9 a.m. Native vs. Invasive 10 a.m. Conservation 11 a.m. Venomous Reptiles The Ogden Nature Center provides the perfect outdoor classroom for scout activities. Have an ONC teacher/ naturalist help your scout pass off badge requirements during one of our 45-minute workshops. Reservations and a non-refundable deposit is required. Please call 621-7595 to reserve your spot or for more information.

Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St $5 per scout. General admission rates apply to all other family members attending.

Fairy Garden Terrariums 10 a.m.

Take a little piece of ONC home with you. Join us as we learn to build terrariums and decorate them as fairy gardens. These miniature growing gardens make a beautiful decoration for your home or gifts for friends and family. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. RSVP at 801-621-7595 by Friday, February 19th.

Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th Street $15 members / $18 non-members Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Based on the popular MGM film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels follows the hijinks of two con men in the French Riviera. Sophisticated and suave, with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek and was nominated for a staggering 11 Tony Awards.

The Ziegfeld Theater, 3934 S. Washington Blvd. $17-$19 7:30 p.m.

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Moday, February 22 20th Annual Weber State University Story Telling Festival 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Peery’s Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd Free. Beloved regional storytellers and dozens of youth storytellers from local school districts with also delight, entertain, and edify. Come celebrate with us for three absolutely magical days of storytelling events for all ages. In addition to our traditional three-day festival, we offer a variety of workshops and events. See our website for more information. www.weber.edu

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Tuesday, February 23 Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club Dog / Handler Training 6-9 p.m.

Exhibit Hall 1000 North 1200 West

A variety of classes from puppy through Agility MUST register first @ www.gsdoc.org 20th Annual Weber State University Story Telling Festival 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Peery’s Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd Free

Beloved regional storytellers and dozens of youth storytellers from local school districts with also delight, entertain, and edify. Come celebrate with us for three absolutely magical days of storytelling events for all ages. In addition to our traditional three-day festival, we offer a variety of workshops and events. See our website for more information. www.weber.edu

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Wednesday, February 24 Journalism Documentary ‘Frame by Frame’ 2:45 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater Wild Wednesday: Snow Tracks – What’s the trick to tracking?

Explore the trails with an Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalist as you identify local animal species and solve print puzzles in the snow or mud. Dress for the weather. Please meet in the visitor center.

Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th street $5 adults/ $3 Kids (2-11) / $4 seniors - Free for members Hack Ogden Hack Ogden is a weekly meetup for developers, designers, and entrepreneurs in Northern Utah. We meet from Noon to 1 every Wednesday in the 2ndfloor conference room at the Startup Ogden building.

Each week we have a speaker and free lunch.

Go to hackogden.com for more details and event announcements.

Weber State Downtown, 2314 Washington Bvd You can enter the first floor from Washington Blvd. or enter on the 2nd floor in the back of the building.

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Thursday, February 25 Preschool Discovery Days – Frozen Landscapes 9:30 a.m./11 a.m./1 p.m.

Investigate the complicated patterns of crystals and snowflakes and explore the frozen landscape through games, songs, stories and more! Snow shoes, sledding and snow painting if weather permits.

Our preschool programs are designed for 3 - 5 year old children. Preschool admission price of $5 for members and $6 for non-member includes 1 child and 1 adult. Preschool groups of 5 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 nonrefundable deposit of 50% must be paid in advance to pre-register groups of 5 children or more. Preregistration is required by all participants.

Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th Street Streif: One Hell of a Ride Presented by Peery’s Egyptian Theater and Visit Ogden 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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Friday, February 26 Standard Examiner Spring Home & Garden Show 12-8 p.m.

Come and explore the latest ideas in home maintenance, improvement, repair, & decor. A variety of service for your home will be available for questions and purchase.

Various seminars will take place through this event.

Golden Spike Event Center 1000 North 1200 West Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Based on the popular MGM film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels follows the hijinks of two con men in the French Riviera. Sophisticated and suave, with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek and was nominated for a staggering 11 Tony Awards.

The Ziegfeld Theater 3934 S. Washington Blvd. $17-$19 7:30 p.m.

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Richard Richards: A Conversation on Ethics Film Premier Peery’s Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. $5 “Richard Richards: A Conversation on Ethics” is a film documenting the life and career of Richard Richards, of Ogden, former Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Produced by Issac and Rebecca Goeckeritz, this film captures the successes and pitfalls of politics in the United States, while also giving personal insight into the captivating character of Richard Richards.

This event is sponsored by Weber State University and the Richard Richards Institute for Ethics.

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Saturday, February 27 USA Cycling Fat Bike National Championships Slated for Feb. 27, the 2016 USA Cycling Fat Bike Championships will take amateurs twelve miles across Powder Mountain’s Hidden Lake area terrain while pro and open class riders will compete over 18 miles. The atmosphere will also include free fat bike demos. Participants and spectators who make their way to Ogden can look forward to double the snow action as Powder Mountain also hosts the US National Snowshoe Championships that same weekend.

Powder Mountain Ski Resort 6965 E Powder Mountain Rd US National Showshoe Championships Powder Mountain Ski Resort 6965 E Powder Mountain Rd Many of the country’s finest winter endurance athletes, representing 25 - 30 different U.S. States, are expected to heed the starter’s call. 5k and 10k events will be held on Saturday, February 27 at Powder Mountain Ski Resort and Marathon and Half Marathon events will be held on Sunday, February 28 at Snowbasin Ski Resort.

Standard Examiner Spring Home & Garden Show Golden Spike Event Center, 1000 North 1200 West 10-8 p.m.

Come and explore the latest ideas in home maintenance, improvement, repair, & decor. A variety of service for your home will be available for questions and purchase. Various seminars will take place through this event.

Songwriting with Cosy Sheridan Award-winning singer-songwriter, Cosy Sheridan will provide the basics of songwriting, using exercises, games and examples. No previous experience Needed.

For ages 15 and over. $15 Eden Community Center, 2100 N. 5600 E., Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Based on the popular MGM film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels follows the hijinks of two con men in the French Riviera. Sophisticated and suave, with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek and was nominated for a staggering 11 Tony Awards.

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Striving for Justice: It Runs in the Family

By Caril Jennings

J

ames H. Gillespie served as the fifth president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People/ NAACP Ogden Branch for 33 years. He James Gillespie assumed office upon the death of Marshall N. White, an Ogden detective sergeant killed in the line of duty and honored in the name of the Marshall White Center. Gillespie also served as a regional chairman of the organization. He retired as NAACP president in 1996 and passed away in 2009.

Granddaughter Adrienne Gillespie Andrews credits much of her drive for excellence as a way to honor the example set by her grandfather. She was selected as the Chief Diversity Officer at Weber State University in May 2015. This is an entirely new position, replacing a previous half-time position as Special Assistant to the President for Diversity.

She previously served a split appointment as the Director of the Center for Diversity and Unity and as the Special Assistant to the President for Diversity. She has worked in the field of diversity and inclusion for more than a decade at WSU. She also regularly teaches in the Political Science Department and the Women and Gender Studies Program.

Her credentials are impressive, with two bachelor of arts degrees, one in political science

with a minor in ethnic studies (University of Utah, 1993), and another in women’s studies (Minnesota State/Mankato, 1997). She also has two master’s degrees, women’s studies (U of U, 1997) and political science (Rutgers, 2001).

While working on her first degree, she served an internship at the United States Supreme Court.

In 2006 she received a post graduate degree in conflict resolution and mediation, with honors (U of U, 2006).

She has worked in a variety of government, higher education and non-profit positions but they all have had common themes: service for equality, justice, and a better society, something that her grandfather would have approved of and admired.

Growing up in Davis County, she noticed early that people listened to her grandfather.

People often conferred with him for information on networks, policies, law, and who or what to challenge. Although he worked at Defense Depot Ogden, another important job was working for the NAACP. Of course, that was in addition to raising his family and extending love and care to his grandchildren.

Adrienne remembers his influence on her, working to do the best, to be the best she could be. She relied on the dignity, strength, and structure his example offered. She remembers him not being so much a great talker but being a great listener. He listened to all sides of every argument. He stressed it was important to know what others were thinking in order to meet them where they are, to find a common ground, and to begin a dialogue rather than a diatribe. He was

able to distill a long story to a concise point. She praises his “magic ability to find a connection at the core” in dealing with others. She also notes that he had “patience for process,” knowing that people need time to make changes, to build community, to make progress.

When Adrienne came to WSU, she found a mentor in Forrest C. Crawford, Ed.D., in Teacher Education since 1990. His early career at WSU began in Student Affairs and his later duties included being the first Assistant to the President for Diversity, a position he held for 13 years. His research areas include Multiculturalism, Human Rights Education, and Applied Classroom/Community-based Activism. Three guesses about Dr. Crawford’s mentor: you would be right if you guessed James H. Gillespie.

Andrews notes the pleasure she has in thinking about this continuing connection with her grandfather; how his powerful influence on Dr. Crawford is paid forward by Dr. Crawford’s mentoring in her own growth at WSU. The fact that they both share the knowledge and story of James H. Gillespie adds to their determination to improve their community.

Adrienne says, “I miss my grandfather so much. He is not here, but he is not gone.” His influence continues to reverberate throughout WSU, our local community, and our state. She is proud to continue the work of her grandfather and many, many others. She is proud that current WSU president, Charles A. Wight, is fully committed to the same vision. Together, they are continuing to make sure that diversity, equality

Adrienne Gillespie Andrews, WSU photo

and justice are woven into the tapestry of WSU, and not just added on as an afterthought. They are also taking part in discussions in the larger community of Ogden.

As Andrews say, “Ogden is in a renaissance.

A large group of citizens are working with Weber State, Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College, and Ogden City to increase cultural awareness and cooperation.” One result of this cooperation is the recent creation of an Office of Diversity Affairs, a first for Ogden City. l

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Ogden Nature Center – Nature Is For Lovers Saturday, February 13, 7-8:00 p.m. $40 couple (members) $45 couple (non members)

Come to the Ogden Nature Center for an evening of wine and desserts and learn about love wildlife style! Play a fun couples guessing game about animal and plant mating rituals, meet one of February’s feathered lovers and take an optional romantic night walk around the center trails. Space is limited and spots fill up quickly. Pre-registration is required. 21 and older only! No walk-ins please. RSVP to 801-621-7595 by 4 p.m. on Friday, February 6th.

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You can indulge in a delicious dessert in their romantic lounge, themed after French Renaissance aristocratic style or pick up a sweet treat to take to your sweetheart for a romantic evening at home. They offer a variety of cupcakes, pastries, chocolates, mousses and other famous European desserts. All made with locally found ingredients.

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Put on Your Red Dress!

By Caril Jennings

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ebruary 27 at 7 p.m., Chamber Orchestra Ogden (COO) is sending out a Valentine for Heart Health Month: a Red Dress Concert, working with Ogden Regional Medical Center.

The concert will feature a premiere performance of Duo Concerto for Cello and Guitar, performed by Viktor Uzur, cello, and Brad Richter, guitar. The Richter Uzur Duo has quite a local fan base from their many appearances at Weber State University, where their performances include everything from folk tunes to Led Zeppelin.

The concert is a grand partnership between art and the medical community. Craig Bielik, director of communications for the hospital says, “Ogden Regional Medical Center is pleased to partner with Chamber Orchestra Ogden to present our third annual Red Dress Concert. We believe that it is important to support the arts in our community and always find working with Chamber Orchestra Ogden a pleasure. The Red Dress Concert is also one way we can communicate messages about Heart Health and Stroke Awareness to an audience in a unique and enjoyable environment. We hear so many positive comments from the audience and community about this event, and we are happy that people are receptive to the health information being conveyed.

The wonderful music performed by the chamber orchestra makes for a lively night of fun and art. This concert is so popular, I don’t think our hospital would ever consider NOT presenting it. In fact, we are already planning the 2017 date!”

About the Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Ogden (COO) is dedicated to supporting the arts and to bringing our community together by providing highly professional musical performances for a wide range of audiences, with an emphasis on community outreach. COO was formed officially in June of 2011 after existing for a year as a casual orchestra.

The orchestra members are a combination of local musicians from Ogden and surrounding communities, and WSU faculty and alumni. All members are auditioned for membership, and are professional level performers, most of whose main vocations are outside of the professional performing area. The orchestra consists of 50-60 players, depending on the music being performed.

Beginning with the current season, the orchestra has expanded its musical scope and has added additional brass and percussion, allowing performing a wider variety of music. While still essentially a “chamber orchestra,” COO now occasionally performs music that requires a larger force.

COO endeavors to be an Ogden area orchestra, and as such presents concerts in the Browning Theater at Union Station. However COO draws an audience of locals as well as surrounding counties. They perform three concerts during the regular season, from October through early May, and also perform at the Ogden Amphitheater each summer.

The orchestra also plays for other special events. In the past three years COO has performed Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf,” with Imagine Ballet Theatre (IBT) and a concert performance of Mozart’s comic opera “Cosi fan tutte.”

The previous year COO collaborated with Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music (OFOAM) and Imagine Ballet Theatre for a special multi-genre performance featuring the Kruger Brothers at Ogden High School. They are projecting another concert with these same partners in the 2017-2018 season, performing a world premiere of the Krugers’ new piece for string quartet and orchestra.

About the Duo Concerto for Cello and Guitar This may very well be the first duo concerto written for these two instruments - surprising, because of the beautiful contrast the two voices create -- the guitar with its percussive attack and rhythmic precision and the cello with its singing tenor and warm depth. The Duo Concerto borrows more from world music than classical. It is modern to be sure, but through a blending of eastern European folk melodic structures, rock music idioms and classical form and development The Richter Uzur Duo has created a piece that is both forward looking and familiar.

Movements I and II are more traditional, reminiscent of some of the great romantic concerti in their structure and use of instrumentation. Movement III is a flashy and intelligent mashup of the Duo’s favorite Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) guitar riffs that intertwines layers of fantastic rock riffs with a studied sense of counter point and pointillism. A lot is written about the fact that the Richter Uzur Duo collaborate from a distance – with Brad Richter living in Tucson, Ariz. and Viktor Uzur living in Ogden, Utah. This distance along with the fact that it is rare in the classical music world that two successful composers truly collaborate on writing new music make this venture unique. There are several things the Duo has done to make this work possible. The Duo shares Finale computer scores over the internet enabling them to make subtle changes and quickly send ideas back and forth, they use Skype, phone and email regularly as well but their most important work happens when they are actually together on tour.

They spend many hours each day in hotel rooms and backstage writing, refining and practicing.

Spring Concert and Call for Entry: Silent Art Auction, May 7.

COO is excited to announce a silent auction to provide scholarships for students who are not able to afford to attend a music camp. The auction will center around the theme “Pictures at an Exhibition,” based on the works of the artist Viktor Hartman, a close friend of 19th-century Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky.

When Hartman died at the age of 39 Mussorgsky arranged an exhibition of some of his work, and wrote a set of

Brad Richter and Viktor Uzur. --Richter Uzur Duo

piano pieces that musically describe each painting. COO will be performing an orchestral arrangement of the piano pieces, and is seeking donations of visual art in all mediums for the auction. All visual artists, amateur and professional, are encouraged to donate a work that describes one of the scenes from Hartmann’s exhibit.

There is no jury process for submission, and the works will be auctioned off to the highest bidder that evening. All artists will be provided with advertising space for a bio and business cards.

The concert and art auction will take place at Ogden’s Union Station. The auction will begin at 6:30, with the concert starting at 7:30 in the Browning theater.

All participating artists should contact Michael Palumbo – mpalumbo45@gmail.com, or Cindy Child – cechild@comcast. net, no later than April 15th to have their work picked up. Please be sure to include your name, contact information, including address, and a description of your piece. l

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Michael Palumbo, Maestro!

Artist

By Caril Jennings

SPOTLIGHT

Michael Palumbo.

Jessica Ritter Hollen

By Adam Ritchie

At the time this article is published Jessica will have closed a month long gallery showing of her art work located in the Union Station. Her displayed work has been well received and generated interest in her talent and future work. Starting her year off strong, The Ogden Source met up with Hollen to find out what is next, and where you can find her amazing work.

OS: Are you a native to the Ogden area?

JH: I was born and raised in Phoenix, Ariz. and moving to Clearfield in 2005. 2009 was a move for my family to Ogden where we began and continue to remodel a historic home.

OS: You are an artist now. But when was your strong personal draw to art and creating established?

JH: Art, both in the form of photography and painting took a strong hold in high school.

I have had eight strong years as a professional photographer. Four years ago I returned to painting and sketching on a regular basis. I have found it to be a great outlet for me.

OS: Was there a plan to make this your career and to enter the local art community?

JH: Art in all its forms are a hard thing to turn into a profession. Artists often suffer trying to place worth on their creations. We all have difficulty believing that we could ever make living. My art began as just a personal creative outlet.

OS: Outside of creating art, what is your current profession?

JH: I am a home engineer and a photographer. I specialize in architectural photography for contractors.

OS: How would you classify your style and what is your favorite way to create?

JH: I prefer ink when sketching and using acrylic paints on canvas. I like to think of my strange and goofy creations as a moment reprieve from all the sadness in today’s society.

OS: What is next for you and where can we find your work.

JH: January was a big month with the Union Station and Pandemonium holding spotlights on some new work. I am always at showing at Pandemonium, and the lovely Jane Font can always find me. The gallery there also has some of my photography prints as well. I have plans to open a space in Amazons Handmade section. I also enter local contests and competitions as often as possible. My work can be seen at jessicasrefrigeratorart.com and on Instagram @fraidychicken

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ichael A. Palumbo is Professor Emeritus of Music at Weber State University. Before his retirement in 2013 he taught for 31 years at WSU where he was the Director of Orchestral Studies and Professor of Viola. From 1997 through 2007 he also served as the Chair of the Department of Performing Arts.

Michael received his bachelor of music education and master of arts degrees from the University of Denver, studying and viola. He completed his Doctor of Arts in Orchestral Conducting at Ball State.

Michael’s conducting credits include performances by the “Stars of the Soviet Ballet” and the “Bolshoi Ballet.” He has served as an assistant conductor for Ballet West in Salt Lake City. He was chosen as a conductor of the Olympic Anthems Orchestra that recorded the National Anthems for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He is the founding conductor of the New American Symphony Orchestra (Now the New American Philharmonic), which he conducted from 1989 until 2002. In the spring of 2011 Michael formed Chamber Orchestra Ogden, which he continues to conduct.

In addition to conducting Chamber Orchestra Ogden, Michael is associate principal violist of the Ballet West Orchestra. He is also an active recitalist, and chamber musician. While on the faculty at WSU he was the violist with the Browning String Quartet, and performed as a guest artist with a number of visiting chamber ensembles such as the Cassatt String Quartet and the Amelia Piano Trio.

Michael received Hemingway Faculty Vitality awards at Weber State University for international touring and performing with the Weber State Symphony Orchestra, the Weber State Chamber Orchestra, and the Weber State University Faculty Trio. He is also the recipient of the Mayor’s Award in the Arts for the city of Ogden, Utah, and numerous

other civic and professional awards. He is a past-president of the UMEA (Utah Music Educators Association), and in 2009 received their Outstanding Music Educator award.

An avid promoter of music education, Michael served on the Board of Trustees of the National String Project Consortium, and in 2001 was the founding director of the Weber State University String Project. For his work with the String Project he received the Exemplary Collaboration Award from Weber State University in 2004, and in 2010 he received the Empowering Educational Partnerships Award from the Ogden, Utah School District.

From 2002 through 2008 Michael was a member of the National Executive Board of the American Viola Society (AVS). In 2003 he served as a competition judge for the Primrose International Viola Competition, which is run by the AVS, and at the 2008 International Viola Congress he received the Founders Award from that organization. In 2014 he was elected President-Elect of the AVS. Michael is a former national secretary of ASTA (American String Teachers Association). He has twice held the office of president of the Utah Chapter of ASTA (UASTA), and is a two-time recipient of the UASTA Educator of the Year award.

In 1997 he collaborated with David Dalton to found the Utah Viola Society, and he served as its first president. A long time member of the American Federation of Musicians, he is currently president of Local 104 of the AFM. For recreation Michael likes to take motorcycle trips with Cindy, his wife of 47 years, travel, see family, make wine and beer, and play jazz and blues at several local clubs. He also spends a lot of time writing grant proposals to help pay the members of Chamber Orchestra Ogden. l

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This Joint Was Jumpin’!

By Caril Jennings

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nnaBelle Weakley-Mattson moved to Ogden from Alabama in the 1930s and ran the Porters and Waiters Club and Hotel until 1960. It was the only diner and hotel that was open to African Americans on 25th Street. This was significant because of the location of the railroad terminal, Union Station. Black porters and waiters employed by railroad companies often had to stay overnight or find a place to eat when they were between trains in Ogden.

Although African Americans worked in hotels and restaurants around town, they were not allowed to be customers in those same establishments. Even those in the military were excluded from “whites only” businesses. From the 30s through the 60s, Porters and Waiters Hotel, 127 25th Street, was the safe place for them to go.

After WWII, a jazz club was added to the basement and it became the place to go for the hottest music around. Ogden’s favorite jazz man, Joe McQueen, saw the potential for a social club, ran the idea past her, and she gave him the go-ahead. History was made at that club.

Famous musicians from around the U.S. played and/or stayed at her establishment.

Music greats such as Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, and Duke Ellington would work as

entertainers in Salt Lake City but couldn’t stay or eat at the establishments that hired them. It was just a short train ride north to bring them to Porters and Waiters where they could relax in peace and security. It later became one of the first desegregated clubs in Ogden.

Weakley and her husband would also feed black college students and military men. They also provided a safe place to stay for young African American men attending (then) Weber College.

But her influence didn’t stop with the hotel or the club. She worked with the Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA. Later she worked with the Salt Lake Senior Center and the Legal Aid Society.

She served on the governor’s Black Advisory Council. Her interest on this council was substance-abuse counseling. She worked with the state prison as an ethnic-minority specialist.

Betty Sawyer, Weber State University Academic Outreach Support Coordinator has said, “She was definitely a pioneer in the substance abuse cene and also the economic and cultural scene in Ogden.”

Weakley-Mattson died in 2008. McQueen, who remained her friend for more than 60 years has said, “She did so much for so many people, it wasn’t even funny.” l

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Get Inspired by Ogdenites Who Help Those in Need Throughout the Year

By Christina Miller

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s we speed into 2016 and return to our everyday lives, those who are in need are still in need. Even with all the giving that happens at the end of each year, that charity rarely lasts as long as it is needed. Ogden residents, this community still needs you. Luckily, there are several Ogdenites who inspire and show the way on how to give throughout the year.

Juan Martinez, Recreation Director at the Marshall White Center In addition to the youth mentoring he provides at Marshall White Center, Juan Martinez also runs three softball tournaments throughout the year. The entry into these tournaments is a $10 toy, backpack, or shoes depending on the need at that point in the year. He manages the entire tournament and then ensures all the donations collected are distributed to kids in need. The last tournament collected well over 800 toys, which were handed out at the Christmas breakfast at the Marshall White Center, the Lantern House, and Gift Box House. He was also able to provide Christmas for 68 families.

Martinez uses social media and word of mouth to get people involved in the softball tournaments. Another tournament is planned for this spring, so start getting your team together. The last tournament had 54 teams participating, so hopefully Ogden residents can bring a few more.

“I was raised in this neighborhood [near Marshall White Center] and to give back is amazing,” said Martinez on his inspiration to help the kids. And his biggest challenge is not being able to save all the kids. “If I was a millionaire, I’d have a lot of kids with me,” he said. Martinez does have a call for Ogden residents, “There is always a need for more volunteers and more people caring about the kids.”

Martinez also coaches for Ogden City Schools. He is the baseball coach for Mount Fort Middle School and the wrestling coach for Ogden High School. Many of the kids he coaches will still come visit him at the Marshall White Center. He is grateful that he still is able to mentor and coach these kids.

Joan [last name not given], started the Ogden Chapter of Pro Labore Dei Joan founded the Ogden Chapter over 10 years ago after hearing Sister Stella-Maris speak. Sister Stella-Maris is the international founder of Pro Labore Dei, which means Labor of the Lord, and is considered by many to be the Mother Teresa of Africa. Joan’s mission is to feed and help clothe the poor in Ogden.

Every Friday in the winter she hands out lunches, gloves, and socks from her car on the street in front of the Ogden City Main Library.

During the summer, she hands out food at the Ogden Amphitheater.

Even though Joan’s inspiration is religious, she does not preach. “I’m here to

Toys collected for Ogden Kids in Need by Juan Martinez.

Volunteers bringing supplies for dogs and cats to the homeless.

feed the homeless. If they want to talk about spiritual matters that is fine, but I need to make sure they are fed,” she said. She doesn’t care what faith or religion anyone is from; she is there to serve and help. However, Joan has a few rules for the homeless who come to her for assistance. “They must be civil and courteous.

No swearing around me,” she said.

Joan’s message for Ogden is that “people do what they need to do; follow what the heart says.” Everything she gives is from her own pocket, but would be open to donations to help more. Finding reliable volunteers has been difficult. She needs help that will be committed throughout the year.

Eva-Marie Howard, founder of For the Love of Paws http://www. fortheloveofpaws.org For the Love of Paws provides food and supplies to the pets of homeless people in Ogden and Salt Lake City. “I went out with my friends to teach their sons about being grateful.

We packed sandwiches and snack packs. There was a veteran who came up for food and had two dogs that he kept in a trailer when he would sleep at the shelter for the night,” said Howard. She looked around and saw several cars that had dogs and people sleeping in them, and she was inspired by the need she saw. She quickly found that there are a lot of services for the homeless, but not any for their pet companions. Howard also has worked in pet rescue and has seen many times families have to give up their pets because they could no longer take care of them and there was no support to help them.

She started For the Love of Paws to fill this need. On the first weekend she went out in Salt Lake City, she only had three carts of supplies. “Today, I am a virtual, mobile pet store. We bring whatever you can find in a pet store, and bring it to the homeless,” Howard

said. She started serving the pet companions in Salt Lake City November 2012 and expanded her services to Sundays in Ogden a year ago in January.

Howard has found two great things about supporting homeless pets in Ogden – first, the people are so grateful and appreciative of the support, and second, the Lantern House allows the homeless to bring in their pets. This is the “happy hippie land,” she said. Howard also noticed that Ogden does a lot better job of getting the homeless into housing than Salt Lake City, and that housing has been good at allowing pets.

Each Sunday from 10 to 11 a.m., Joan and her team of volunteers hand out food, treats, and other pet supplies on the corner of 25th Street and Grant Ave in the Municipal Park.

Then at 11:30 they head to the Lantern House to hand out supplies to those who are unable to make the mile and a half walk.

During the winter, they are providing supplies for 40 – 50 pets, and during the summer, it grows to over 100 animals. So there is a lot of need throughout the year, and donations are always needed. Currently, they do not have a donation drop-off in Ogden, but would be grateful to find one. The closest drop off is in Clearfield on Antelope Drive.

In addition, to a donation location, “Keep a few bags in your car with food, treats, and a toy for a large dog, a small dog, and a cat,” Howard suggests. Then you have supplies on hand when you see a homeless companion pet in need.

Anonymous Ogden Resident, random acts of kindness None of these good samaritans want any recognition. They were willing to share their stories to help inspire Ogden. My last dogooder didn’t want to share her name, but she spends her days doing random acts of kindness

Eva-Marie Howard loves Lucky, a homeless companion.

across Ogden. Her inspiration is in the moment.

“How can I make someone’s day better? How can I improve this situation?” she says is what moves her. She’s given people rides in the pouring rain, given stamps at the post office, so someone doesn’t need to wait in line, and bought coffee for the person behind her.

She noticed that she used to hesitate if someone needed help, and then thought about her life and the times people stepped in to help.

“Listening to what is in your heart and seeing what the person needs. Acknowledging that a person is alive and bringing love. It becomes a way of life if you ask how can I serve today,” she said.

This anonymous samaritan asks Ogden, “Give what you got. Everyone has a special talent. If everyone gives 2 percent of his or her time or energy, the world would be a different place. If you are good at health, help someone be healthy; or if you are good at friendships, be a friend to someone in need. The world would be a better place.” She also suggests not be afraid to give your last dime, energy, or minute of time. “It all comes back and you can change someone’s day with the simplest act,” she said.

There are several people in Ogden who are in need, and it’s not difficult to get involved and help out. Play in Juan Martinez’s softball tournament, bring food to the homeless, donate supplies to the pets of the homeless and do random acts of kindness inspired from the heart are all simple ways to get started.

“The warmer it gets, the fewer donations and volunteers we have. People forget that there are people that need them,” said Eva-Marie.

So Ogden, look inside to see how you can help those in need. l

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Dating Beyond the “I Do”

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y husband and I dated for a year before we married. We thought we had it figured out, had discussed it all, from the number of kids we wanted, right down to the color of carpet in our home.

After the arrival of our firstborn things started getting rocky. My sweet and lovable hubby suddenly turned into a matted green, irritable grouch. Instead of helping him and trying to understand, all I could do was nag.

Life became a chore. Money was tight. We barely talked to each other. We were sliding down a slippery slope.

It was during this time that a turning point happened. We found ourselves on a real date. I can’t recall how it happened, but nonetheless, the hubs and I had dropped off the little one at Mom’s, packed a picnic lunch and headed to the park for what turned out to be the one of best dates of our relationship.

Having the alone time allowed me to open up to listening without distraction to what was really bugging him, his stresses at work and financial concerns. We problem solved, had open conversation and worked together to fix it. In the time it took to prepare a $10 picnic lunch for two, throw down

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a blanket and open our hearts to listen to one another we had solved many built up frustrations.

This made me a believer in “the date night.” A date night is a time you and your partner set aside to spend quality time focusing on the other. It’s a time to refresh and reboot your relationship and allows you to reevaluate what’s working for your family and more importantly, what isn’t. Date nights should not be a couple’s luxury, but instead a couple’s necessity and should be part of a regular schedule, just like paying the bills.

It’s easy to put off dating after marriage.

With expenses and the never-ending needs of the kids, finding just $25 a week can be hard.

Here are some ideas to make your date night money stretch a little further: #1- Make it appetizers or dessert: Instead of going out for a complete meal, make it appetizers instead. This is a fantastic way to check out a new restaurant without breaking the bank. I’ve found that I often enjoy these small bites more than the regular meal. If a full meal is in your plan, look for restaurants with early bird specials between 5 and 6 p.m. #2- Split the babysitter costs: Sitters

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typically only charge a little more for additional kids so, plan to share your sitter with a friend that has kids and double date. Or, take turns babysitting each other’s kids. #3- Get familiar with the Daily Deals websites: We’ve all heard of Groupon and Living Social by now. A new one you may not be familiar with is C4Udeals.com.

These daily deal websites can be great sources for discounts for eating out. They also offer creative ideas for dates, like ghost tours, paint mixers and sushi-making classes. All three can currently be found on C4Udeals. com.

A regular date night is an important investment in your marriage and will lead to a stronger lifelong partnership. For more fantastic date ideas, check out a Utah based website called the TheDatingDivas.com and

APriortizedMarriage.com. Both have fabulous ideas for date nights and ideas to help you keep the communication in your relationl ship strong.

Kathy Miller

by: Branigan Faurschou

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hen asked who the greatest basketball player to play in the state of Utah, immediately many names will come to mind. Legends such as Karl Malone, John Stockton, Tom Chambers and Andrew Bogut are the easiest to guess, even some more obscure players like Moses Malone or Jimmer Fredette may come to mind. All of these are male players who had professional careers as well, but who is the top female player in this state’s history? Some fans may recall former Starzz players such as Natalie Williams or Margo Dydek or recent Utes guard Kim Smith, but the top female player from Utah is a much harder question to answer even for the most dedicated sports fan.

So who is the greatest female basketball player in the history of the Beehive State? Few have the qualifications due mainly to a lack of interest in female basketball in most of the country and the world. Female players are seen as less athletic and less talented, and so they do not garner as much attention as their male counterparts. It was not until after the fanfare of the 1996 Atlanta Sum-

mer Olympics that there was a legit woman’s professional basketball league in the United States. Even the WNBA does not get as much media attention as its counterpart NBA, even though the two do not directly compete against one another. If a male basketball player had scored 2,745 points and grabbed nearly 1,300 rebounds in a career, is third all-time on the all-time scoring list, and had a 50 point game, they would be remembered fondly. This is exactly what Kathy Miller did.

Born in the Ogden area, Miller attended Ogden High School where she was a threesport athlete playing volleyball and softball in addition to basketball. After high school, she went to Weber State where she focused mainly on basketball, but kept playing the other sports as well.

Before the modern age of one and done college basketball, it was rare for a player to play all four years of varsity basketball, even rarer for a female player to do it. But Miller was able to do it and was able to start all four years as well.

In a game vs. the Utah State Aggies, Miller set a Weber State single-game scoring record of 50 points, Not even the likes of Harold Arceneaux or Damien Lillard has managed to accomplish this feat. She was a special kind of player who could not only drive to the hoop but shoot as well. She was putting up nearly 28 points per game in an era before the addition of the three-point line.

In 1978 and 1979, Miller was named a finalist for the Wade Trophy, which was presented annually to the top female player in the country. She was the team’s leading scorer from ‘75 until ‘79, and when her career was over, she was the school’s all-time leader in both points scored and career scoring average.

Sadly, the rest of the nation never got to see Miller play. Weber rarely played non-conference games out of the region and there was no NCAA tournament for women in the late

1970s. There was a tournament, but its selection process was much more stringent, and the Wildcats never got invited.

Miller was inducted into the Weber State Athletics Hall-of-Fame in 1989 and the state of Utah’s basketball Hall-of-Fame in 2001. On some occasions, she has even received votes for the Naismith Hall-of-Fame, but he inclusion in that is unlikely. There were no professional options offered for women at the time Miller’s career ended at Weber State. l

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Medallus Medical

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here is no doubt that we are in the middle of a healthcare crisis. Some call it a “healthcare demise.” Obamacare, so far, is here to stay. As long as it is here, people are forced to buy health insurance whose premiums are uncontrollable and whose policies make the insured pay more out-of-pocket expenses. Some families have filed for bankruptcy due to medical bills, others have loved ones who have passed on because they denied medical care and medications due to the higher healthcare costs. It can seem alarming, and cause many people wonder what they can do about it.

The key to navigating through healthcare safely is to become as healthy as possible, minimizing any chances of accessing expensive medical care. The best and most afford-

able approach to accomplish this is to pre-pay a family doctor for routine care, while having a health insurance policy for catastrophic events. This model allows health insurance to be set aside and be used as “true insurance” to cover unexpected major medical needs, while allowing a person to visit the doctor as often as needed without concern for cost. This increases the person’s well-being and overall healthiness. While this scenario is ideal, it can be difficult to find quality medical professionals who allow you to pre-pay for expenses. That is where Medallus Medical is here to help.

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There are several ways to benefit from Medallus’s Medical Membership. One way is to add Medallus Medical Membership alongside your current health insurance plan. This allows you to reduce your out-ofpocket costs, using the membership to stay healthy with urgent and primary care visits, and setting your insurance aside for major

medical needs. Another way is to modify your current health insurance plan to have a higher deductible, with a much lower premium, adding Medallus Medical Membership for your routine and sick visits. By both modifying your plan to reduce premiums, and using Medallus to reduce out-of-pocket expenses, the average person can save thousands of dollars a year.

Medallus Medical provides a simple solution to decrease your out-of-pocket costs and insurance premiums, allowing you to restore your heath and your family’s well being at a greatly reduced rate.

Visit www.medallus.com to learn more, or find the location of the clinic closest to you. l

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Entertainment

Indie Ogden Awards Celebrate the Best of Ogden Business and Community

By Caril Jennings Disclaimer: the editor of the Ogden Source, Mikaela Platter, is the founder of Indie Ogden and the Indie Ogden Awards.

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o start the New Year, Ogden took a step back in time to the Roaring 20s. Men and women decked out in their best 20s outfits or black tie attire came together to celebrate the best Ogden has to offer at the Indie Ogden Awards.

The sold-out crowd of over 500 Ogden residents cheered on the winners for their favorite restaurants, stores, and organizations in Ogden, which they have to vote on in the months before. But more importantly, the Indie Ogden Awards showed that Ogden is a Utah town that can’t be ignored. “For a business to be recognized in front of a group of people like this is an incredible opportunity to expand their brand awareness and customer base. It’s certainly been great for us!” said David Owen from the Ogden Trails Network, which was recognized twice.

The Indie Ogden Awards celebrate Ogden business and showcase not just the winners of the awards, but those that were nominated and came in 2nd or 3rd place. The nomination list and the number of votes each business and organization receives is publically available at http://awards.indieogdenutah.com/2015results/. So the awards allow Ogden residents and business to build a community in two ways – first, residents vote for and celebrate their favorites and have the recognized in the community, but second, they learn about businesses they hadn’t heard about before.

“If a business I haven’t frequented recently wins an award, I know there has to be a good reason for the win. It makes me want to check that business out,” said Jared Allen, owner of Alleged that won the award for Best Bar.

The Indie Ogden Awards are awarded each year.

To be involved with in the Indie Ogden Community and participate in the 2016 voting, be sure to follow www.indieogden.com.

Congratulations to the following 2015 winners for their Indie Ogden Awards:

The Indie Ogden Awards are also good for business through increased exposure and recognition. “Since winning the award two weeks ago, I have seen a huge increase in traffic to my website, TheElementsOfRealEstate.com and I hope some of those visits are people considering me as a real estate agent they’d like to work with. I also just had a lender based in Salt Lake County add me to their preferred appraiser panel as they visited my website after I won the award and they saw that I was also a residential appraiser. That was a surprise benefit,” said Ashley Wolthuis, who won the award for Best Realtor.

The heart of the Indie Ogden Awards is a celebration of its residents, the businesses, and the community they are building together. The evening is filled with people wandering from table to table to congratulate others on their win or say hello to friends. The recognition by the Indie Ogden Awards demonstrates that the business or organization has become a pillar of the community. “It means that our community believes in our [Lotus Lounge] space and our offerings, and that is a beautiful reassurance that we are on the right track. I think it gives exposure to all of us that work hard to be here and gives our community a fun voice to be involved with the choosing of their favorites, though it takes all of us business’s to make this ever evolving community fun to be in,” said Stephanie DeTar, owner of Lotus Lounge, in response to winning the award for Best Yoga Studio.

One of the most touching and inspirational moments of the Indie Ogden Awards was when Cindy Simone won the award for Ogdenite of the Year. Mikaele Platter, emcee and founder of Indie Ogden choked up with tears as she announced the award. “Cindy Simone is an inspiration to all that have the pleasure

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Best Bar Alleged Best Venue Snowbasin Resort Best Theater Peery’s Egyptian Theater Best Family Fun Ogden Trails Network Best Local Media Standard Examiner Best Dance Studio-Classes Eccles Community Arts Center Best Sports Store Smith and Edwards Best Gym Ogden Athletic Club Best Local Team Ogden Raptors Best Yoga Studio Lotus Yoga

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Volunteer of the Year Amir Jackson Best Local Artist Two Bit Babes Burlesque Best Local Instagrammer Historic 25th Street Association Best Band-Musician Kap Brothers Band Teach of the Year Amir Jackson Best Hotel-B&B Alaskan Inn Best Motorcycle-Auto Shop Sids Speed Shop Best Realtor Ashley Wolthuis - Elements of Real Estate Ogdenite of the Year Cindy Simone Most Creative Campaign #OgdenOnly