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Several weeks ago, when I was in Arizona, I saw a sign that said, “In a world where you can be anything, don’t be a jerk!” In our home, my wife has a similar sign that reads, “In a world where you can be anything, Be Kind.” I was curious where this saying originated and I was surprised to see it was almost identical to a Dr. Seuss quote. I miss reading Dr. Seuss books! He had some simple yet poignant quotes that I feel are very meaningful, and so this month’s message will center around some of his messages.
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Things in our city often get done by people who care about our community and are willing to step up and make a difference. If we don’t care about things, generally nothing changes. Even though we live in a great place, there’s lots of room for improvement.
In a world where you can be anything, be a difference-maker in a kind way!
“Today you are you; that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.” Diversity of thought is what generates great ideas. Great ideas improve our community! No one else is going to think for you, do your work for you, or put your mark on our community for you. It’s all up to you!! You’ve probably heard the saying, “Why fit in when you were born to stand out? BE YOU!!"
“Oh, the things you can find if you don’t stay behind!” In today’s world, change is taking place at a very rapid rate. This is evident in our own community. The view from behind is not very enticing and your vision is often blocked. It’s good to get out front and lead instead of following. It’s important that our city keeps moving forward at an appropriate rate of pace. Staying in front of things provides a much better opportunity to control our own destiny.
“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” There are so many things to think about in today’s world. Things have changed and yet they haven’t changed. The same things that matter today have always mattered, perhaps in just a different form. To come up with a simple answer, you must know what the question is. To know what the question is, you must be involved. Please take pride in our great city and seek out the facts that will help you generate answers and ideas. We need your ideas!
“If things start happening, don’t worry, don’t stew, just go right along and you’ll start happening too.” Worrying or pouting about things won’t make them any better. You don’t always have to go with the flow, but to swim up the stream just to swim upstream will wear you out. Seek to find good things you can help with and soon you will realize there are good things happening around you, too.
In a world where you can be anything, be a difference-maker in a kind way!
Mayor Neal Berube
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• Ricky Hatch, Clerk/Auditor for Weber County, gave a presentation on Election Security
• An Ordinance was passed approving Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Tentative Budget
• An Ordinance was passed approving Fiscal Year RDA 2023-2024 Tentative Budget
• Approval was given to rezone several City owned properties to the Civic Zone
• Amended Development Agreement for Northwood Hills Subdivision was denied
• A Critical Water Emergency Declaration related to the drought was Rescinded
• A Declaration for a State of Emergency and involving Emergency Powers for North Ogden City was approved
• Presentation about flood control.
• Final Acceptance of the Major’s Mini-Farm Subdivision.
• Amended Ordinances for 2023-05 and 2023-06 adding language clarifying code content as per Lieutenant Governor’s office for Annexation for approval.
• Cherry Days Committee Budget was postponed to another meeting.
• Approval of amending the Subdivision Development Agreement for North Oaks Cove, Phase 17; located at approximately 3550 North and Mountain Road.
• Budget Presentation by Police Dept., Parks & Recreation.
• Council Members approved the budget amount from the City for Cherry Days.
• Agreement A06-2023 was passed with Bouncin’ Bins Inflatable Rentals for Cherry Days.
to inform residents of North Ogden City that there will be a municipal General Election on November 7, 2023, for the following offices:
Three (3) At-Large City Council positions (4-year term)
If a primary election is needed, it will be held on August 15, 2023.
The constitutional and statutory qualification requirements for municipal office are:
1. The person is a registered voter in the municipality.
2. The person will be at least 18 years old at the time of the next election.
3. The person is a legal resident of the municipality for 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the election.
4. The person has not been convicted of a felony.
DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY SUBMISSION: JUNE 1- 7, 2023 (excluding Saturday and Sunday)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in City Recorder's Office, 505 East 2600 North in North Ogden.
Questions regarding flood zones should be directed to Eric Casperson, City Engineer, at 801-782-7211.
FEMA flood maps are available for your review at the city offices. We also have elevation certificates.
The mayor and city council welcome your input and attendance at the council meetings held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, starting at 6 p.m.
Work sessions are held as needed on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.
Visit our website at northogdencity.com/meetings for changes.
The Public Safety Building is starting to take shape with the concrete floor being poured followed by the Steel Erectors, Mason's and Framers starting immediately after. Construction is at full force so please remember to keep a safe distance from the site.
Officer Perkins was sworn in as a police officer with North Ogden City in February 2022, immediately becoming an office favorite with his kindness, sense of humor, and willingness to help. He is an exceptional officer with strong moral character, an amazing ability to negotiate and rationalize even the toughest situations, and his tolerance for those who are having a difficult time is unmatched.
Each day he handles calls for service, ensuring the safety of residents in our community with his quick actions to help those in need. When someone is experiencing an emergency, it’s
reassuring to know that Officer Perkins is by your side. When asked why he’s proud to be in law enforcement, he said, “I’m very proud that I’ve been able to help citizens through some of the worst moments and times. Being able to help is very rewarding and I’m proud of that.”
Officer Perkins loves spending time with his “amazing wife, Kaitlyn, and amazing family.” He’s a diehard Washington Commanders fan, bleeding burgundy and gold, so a trip to Washington D.C. every year to watch them play is one of his favorite traditions.
Officer Perkins believes the best part of working for North Ogden is “serving the best citizens and working alongside the best co-workers. It feels like a family here in North Ogden.”
Thank you Officer Perkins for keeping our community safe.We appreciate you!
Come join us in celebrating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. We will have Adult Protective Services and Senior Medicare Patrol present. Come learn how to protect, detect, and report fraud, abuse, and errors. Refreshments will be served.
Friday, June 16th at 10 a.m. to noon
Weber Human Services Auditorium
237 26th St. Ogden
You can contact your local SHIP/SMP program at 801-625-3770. Your local SHIP/SMP program is a free non-bias service that helps anyone with Medicare and Medicaid questions, and can assist you in lowering the cost of your medications if you qualify. In addition, they can help you investigate bills you do not understand, and help you report fraud, abuse, and errors.
MAYOR
Neal Berube: 801-686-0688, nberube@nogden.org
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Phillip Swanson: 801-940-2111, pswanson@nogden.org
Charlotte Ekstrom: 801-920-6987, cekstrom@nogden.org
Blake Cevering: 801-549-8202, bcevering@nogden.org
Ryan Barker: 801-814-4306, rbarker@nogden.org
Jay D. Dalpias: 385-405-6061, jddalpias@nogden.org
CITY OFFICES AND CONTACTS
City Hall
801-782-7211
Planning
801-737-9841
Scott Hess: planning@nogden.org
City Recorder
801-737-9830
Susan Nance: recorder@nogden.org
Human Resources Manager
801-737-9835
Katie Gerard-Nelson: kgerard@nogden.org
Building Official
801-737-9031
Nate Davis: ndavis@nogden.org
Police Business 801-782-7219
Non-Emergency Dispatch 801-395-8221
Emergency 911
Chief Dirk Quinney: dquinney@nogden.org
Lieutenant Jeremy Hindes: jhindes@nogden.org
Public Works
801-782-8111
David Espinoza: despinoza@nogden.org
Parks & Recreation
801-737-0587
Becca Godfrey: bgodfrey@nogden.org
Justin Rasmussen: jrasmussen@nogden.org
City Manager/City Attorney
801-737-9846
Jon Call: jcall@nogden.org
Senior Center
801-782-6211: Zella Richards
This suggested first aid kit list is a basis for creating your own list of first aid supplies. Add items according to your and your family’s training, needs, and abilities. Have first aid kits easily identifiable, accessible, labeled, stocked, and rotated. Be sure to have first aid kits at home, in the vehicles, at work, and anywhere else you spend time.
Personal Protective Equipment
Non-latex, nitrile exam gloves (2 med, 2 lg) in a zip-style baggie to prevent drying out
1 rescue breathing barrier
2 N-95 masks
1 pair protective glasses or face shield
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Bandaging
2 compress dressing trauma pads (5 x 9in)
1 box assorted adhesive bandages
4 fingertip adhesive bandages
4 knuckle adhesive bandages
5 butterfly adhesive bandages
1 adhesive cloth tape (10 yds x 1 in)
4 roller bandages (3 or 4 in)
1 large roller bandage (Kerlix style)
12 sterile gauze pads (4 x 4 in)
2 triangle bandages
2 elastic bandages (3 in)
1 large SAM style splint
2 tongue depressors
5 safety pins
Ointments and Medications
Personal and family medication as needed
10 triple antibiotic packets (.03 oz)
10 antiseptic towelettes (.14 oz)
10 alcohol pads
5 hydrocortisone packets (.03 oz)
5 burn cream packets or dressings
2 packets aspirin
5 packets ibuprofen
5 packets acetaminophen
5 packets allergy medication
1 oral glucose tablet
1 small bottle saline solution
Additional Items
1 reflective “space” blanket
2 instant cold packs
1 blunt-nosed scissors
1 tweezers
5 cotton-tip applicators
1 small sewing kit with needle
1 pencil and pocket size notepad
1 up-to-date first aid instruction booklet
Optional Items
1 commercial windlass rod tourniquet
1 eye pad and eye covering
2 tampons or pads for excessive bleeding
1 fingernail clippers
Bug repellent
Sunscreen and lip balm
Penlight
485 E. 2550 N. North Ogden
Questions, call Zella (801) 782-6211
ONGOING ACTIVITIES (Monday–Friday)
Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday Ceramics 8:30 a.m.
Beginner Line Dance 9 a.m.
Intermediate Line Dancing 10 a.m.
Tap Dance Class 1 p.m.
Tuesday
Billiards 9 a.m. Art 9:30 a.m.
Intermediate Line Dancing 10 a.m.
Beginner's Tap 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Wood Carving/ Billiards/ Bridge 9 a.m.
Intermediate Line Dancing 10 a.m.
Games (chess, pinochle, etc.) 12:30 p.m.
Beginners line dancing 12:30 p.m.
Tai Chi 2 p.m. Zumba 3:15 p.m.
Thursday
Billiards & Tap Dancing 1 p.m.
Friday
Ceramics 8:30 a.m.
Bridge 9 a.m.
Yoga 10 a.m.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
June 1: Phil Berger 5:30 p.m.
June 5: AARP Driving class 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call to register
June 5: $5 Haircuts 10:15 a.m.
June 5: Second Generation Band 11 a.m.
June 8: Alan Ormsby “Wills and Trusts 101” 5:30 p.m.
June 9: Senior Picnic Emma
Russel Park - Roy 11:30 a.m.
Call for tickets by June 5th
June 15: Singer Chris Battrick 5:30 p.m.
June 17: Gary Romer
Dance 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
June 22: Tristan Bier “Emergency
Kits and Preparedness” 5:30 p.m.
June 29: Bingo 5:30 p.m.
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Community Band
Rehearsals North View Senior Center
7:30 p.m., Jazz Ensemble 8:30 p.m
Bring your own music stand. For more info email: jepsenl2665@gmail.com
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Food Truck
Thursdays North Ogden Park 5 p.m.
June 2: First Friday Art Stroll 6 p.m. FREE
June 2: Car Show Historic
25th Street 5 p.m. FREE
June 3, 17: RAMP Ice Sheet
12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Call for reservations. FREE
WEBER COUNTY LIBRARY – North Branch
475 E 2600 N • North Ogden • 801-337-2650
Mondays: Tai Chi 10:30 a.m.
Yoga for Families 4 p.m.
Tuesdays: Youth game club 4 p.m.
Wednesdays: STEAM club
2 p.m. Grades K-6.
Thursdays: Discovery Time 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.
ACTIVITIES
June 1 – July 31: Teen Drawing Contest. Ages 12-18
June 1 – July 31: Teen Writing Contest. Ages 12-14, 15-18
June 5 – 8: Beginners Virtual Coding Camp 1 p.m. Grades 3-8. Space is limited, call to register
June 3, 10, 17, 24: RAMP Ogden
Nature Center 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. FREE
June 3, 10, 17, 24: Farmers Market
Historic 25th Street 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
June 7, 14, 21, 28: Country Dance
Union Station Browning Theater
8:30 p.m. $4 before 9 p.m.
June 7, 14, 21, 28: Music on the Plaza
The Junction, Ogden 6:30 p.m. FREE
June 9: Community Band Invitational
Jazz Festival Barker Park 7 p.m.
June 10: RAMP Ogden Eccles
Dinosaur Park 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. FREE
June 16: Movies in the Park
North Ogden Park Puss In Boots Dusk FREE
June 24: Beets and Beats
10 a.m. Ogden Farmers Market -
Historic 25th St. Artist "paint-off." 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Watch artists in action, vote for your favorite. Live music.
June 24: Untamed POPS concert from Chamber Orchestra Ogden Ogden Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. FREE
All library events are free
June 7: “Touch a Truck” Summer reading event 10:30 a.m.
June 14: “Love Our Earth” Summer reading event 10:30 a.m.
June 28: “Expand Your World” Summer Reading Event 10:30 a.m.
June 26-29: Intermediate Virtual Coding Camp 1 p.m. Grades 3-8. Space is limited, call to register.
At The Lodge at North Ogden, we have your loved one’s best interest at heart. Our Gardens Memory Care program supports individuals living with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia in an intimate, homelike environment. Specialized programs focus on engagement, dignity, and well-being. Count on us for a high associate-to-resident ratio with Certified Dementia Practitioners who deliver exceptional personalized care and support with empathy and warmth.
BY JULIE ANDERSON
To prevent the misuse of substances and underage drinking, it is best to start discussing these topics with your children earlier than you think. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, talking to children about underage drinking can begin as early as 9. Children start to develop their opinions about alcohol between the ages of 9-13. Start ongoing conversations about your disapproval of underage drinking. Parents, caregivers, and trusted adults greatly influence youth and have a powerful and positive impact on children. Research has shown that children that disapprove of underage drinking are less likely to drink underage. Communicating with your children can help protect them against misuse of substances and underage drinking. It is never too late to start these ongoing conversations. Research has proven that when parents/caregivers take time to have frequent and meaningful conversations with their children, it builds trust and strengthens their relationships. Children with solid relationships with their parents and caregivers are more likely to listen and follow the rules set in place to protect and keep them healthy and safe.
This summer, ask your children the 5 W’s to ensure that they stay safe and healthy:
1. “Who” will be there?
2. “What” will you be doing?
3. “Where” are you going?
4. “When” will you be back?
5. “Will” there be alcohol?
To learn more ways to prevent underage drinking and protect your children, visit parentsempowered.org.
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We wanted to make this year’s summer bucket list all about activities that scream Western living. We’re going to cover beautiful trails you actually want to get lost on, the best fishing spots in Northern Utah, the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo (a must!) and for the kids Junior Posse or 4-H program options. There’s plenty to celebrate this summer and even more fun and amazing activities to choose from, so join us outside and take in some natural splendor!
If there was ever an activity designed to help you relax, unwind, and catch up with friends and family, fishing came before it. My grandpa always used to tell me, “You relax yourself into satisfaction, that’s the trick.” I only wondered what he meant until I got my first catch. He’d spent the morning distracting me with stories from his army days as we sat with our bobbers floating on a murky pond I can’t remember, but I do remember the joy and satisfaction of reeling in a catfish too small to turn into a meal. He tricked me into relaxing, not that I minded, but the satisfaction was real, and I wanted more.
If you’re looking to cool down and relax this summer, grab a friend, your family, or just yourself, and head over to one of the many great fishing spots we have. There are some fishing holes at the Weber River on the S-curve off 12th Street, Burch Creek in South Ogden, and I hear you can catch a good variety out at Pineview. You can go fly fishing down at the Ogden River for some brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout or try your hand at bow fishing over at Willard Bay.
PHOTOS BY KENDAL RAE JENSEN ANN PARK & ADAM PHILLIPS
Whether you’re riding horseback or on foot, Utah has some of the most gorgeous trails. We have challenging trails like the Ben Lomond Trail and the North Skyline Trail. Trails like the Buffalo Point Trail and the Lake Side Trail Loop are perfect for beginners or relaxing rides. For moderate hikers/riders the Bone Road Trail and Pioneer Trail are perfect.
To access the North Skyline Trail, head to 400 East on Washington and turn left. Drive north for 5 miles, until the street narrows and curves. It enters a residential area where you turn right at 3100 North. Four miles up the canyon will be a parking area on the right side of the road. For Buffalo Point
The festival begins on Friday, July 7th with the “Traces of the West” First Friday Art Stroll and doesn’t end and clean up until Tuesday, July 25th. If your spirit is only in it for the rodeo, you’ll find it begins on July 20th and takes place every night through the 24th. Join in for some fireworks, concerts, parades, the art show, or any number of other activities and events. For the full schedule, check out ogdenpioneerdays.com.
It’s summer and the kids are out of school. This year it’s worth checking out the local 4-H programs or the Jr Posse to not only give your kids something fun to do, but providing an environment where they can take something from it as well. Jr Posse sticks more to the heritage of Northern Utah than 4-H does, but both offer specialized teachings designed to help your child be more successful.
Trail and the Lake Side Trail Loop, take a trip to Antelope Island, keeping in mind the entrance fee. The Bone Road Trail is also found on Antelope Island, however the Pioneer Trail entrance is located at 2750 N. Mountain Road, at the Pioneer Trailhead.
Nothing is more Western than an oldfashioned rodeo, and the best rodeo you’ll find in Northern Utah is at Ogden Pioneer Days. The event not only celebrates the founding of Ogden, Utah, but also serves to highlight the local community on the national level. Harman Peery, as many of you know, held high ambitions for this festival; today, more than 30,000 people swing through each year just to get a taste of who we are, where we came from, and what we’re all about! It’s safe to say our old Mayor’s dreams were successful.
While Jr Posse focuses on barrels, poles, keyhole, four in a row, speed barrels, water race, and grand entry, 4-H has a variety of programs available from agricultural, to youth leadership, and to STEM. Both groups are fantastic options for a productive summer, and both can teach valuable lessons and skills needed for future careers in fun and interactive environments. You can find more information about Jr Posse at wcjp.weebly.com, and more about 4-H at extension.usu.edu/weber/4h.
Want to try your hand at fishing this summer? Send us a photo of your biggest catch and we’ll buy one lucky winner their favorite treat! Send submissions through July 30 to Cindy@connectionpub.com
There is something about the story of the new kid struggling to fit in and failing to deal with the bullies in a meaningful way. Daniel finds a mentor in the most unlikely place—the apartment maintenance man. The evolution of friendship as Daniel realizes that he is learning more than he originally thought. And the final conflict, where the hero wins despite overwhelming odds and cheating adversaries. Even now, I still want to stand and cheer with the rest of the crowd when Daniel wins the tournament (although I also feel more compassion for Johnny, who gets his nose plastered all over the back of his skull).
What an epic movie! And it taps into all my nostalgia for the 80's and those “simpler times” from my life. I have used the “wax on, wax off” montage from the film to teach my own children about mentoring, and how life’s experiences often teach us more than we realize once we can gain some perspective.
So, it is no surprise that when I came across an article about The Karate Kid during my Facebook scroll on Wednesday that I took the time to read it: www.avclub.com/ralphmacchio-the-karate-kid-elisabeth-shue-cobrakai-1849667288. The article is a discussion about how Elisabeth Shue’s character, Ali, does not appear in the second move and is dismissed with a simple comment on how she ran off with a college guy. In the article, Ralph Macchio says this about Elisabeth Shue’s absence from the subsequent films:
“I never looked at it from the perspective of Ali’s character or from the perspective of Elisabeth as an actor” (emphasis added). In so many aspects of life, we do not take the time to make this introspective inquiry. We see the world through our own lens, consider good and bad based on how it impacts us, and do not take time to walk in someone else’s shoes. It caused me to reflect on my own ideas of equal versus equitable, and how my own experience and perception may influence my notions of what is fair. I did not expect to find such an existential moment in a little article about actors in a nostalgic movie. I wonder what the world would be like if we all took some time to look at situations from the perspective of another person. How many conflicts could be resolved; how many could be prevented? How many marriages could be saved? How many divorces would be less contentious? How many children wouldn’t be forced to choose between parents? And looking beyond my own professionally narrowed point of view, how many of the racial, economic, religious, and political fights could be mitigated by this one simple step of considering life from another person’s perspective?
Congratulations, Karate Kid. After almost 40 years, you still continue to teach me.
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Look around your home—you probably have more possessions than you realize! There are items you probably wouldn’t even think about if you were asked to list all your possessions. What would happen to that stuff if a disaster struck or your house was broken into? Your home or renters insurance could cover it. However, one simple item could make the process of replacing your items much easier—a home inventory.
There are many reasons to create a home inventory. As mentioned above, it can help identify items lost or damaged in a disaster or theft. It can also help you figure out how much insurance you need to buy when you’re shopping for insurance. If you experience a claim, an inventory will help your insurance company settle your claim faster and can also help verify any losses for your tax return. So, what are you waiting for?
Here are some tips to help you get started with your home inventory—whether it is a checklist, videos, or photos:
9 Start now
9 Don’t stress—any information helps
9 Note items found in each room and don’t forget to check your drawers and closets
9 Check your garage, patio, and deck
9 Include the model, serial number, and brand of big-ticket items
9 Document items that typically travel with you (phone, purse, jewelry, tablet)
9 Remember to update your inventory when you purchase new items
Videos or photographs of items can be helpful—especially for high-value articles. Save your checklist in a secure and accessible location, such as an off-site safe deposit box or electronically. There are apps available that can help you keep track of your property digitally. It is important to act now to protect your personal property. You may be surprised with what you have!
A long-time resident of Farr West, Jackie Westergard continues to donate countless hours to researching the history of World War II soldiers. “It’s important to share their stories,” Jackie says. “None of us want their contribution to freedom to be forgotten.”
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces invaded Normandy. “More than 150,000 Allied troops land on the beaches of Normandy, France, as part of the largest seaborne invasion in history.” (Library of Congress, Veterans History Project Collection, D-Day.)
Jackie has researched the stories of 15 Utah soldiers who were laid to rest in the American Cemetery in Normandy. “My first visit there was in 1990 with my father, who was a veteran of D-Day. It was a very emotional experience for him. As we began our walk down the rows of graves, he came upon one and said, “‘I knew him, he was in my unit,’” and Dad immediately dropped to his knees in front of the grave and touched the name carved into it. After that visit, he told me he could never go back to the cemetery again.”
Betts, Lynn L. -born Uintah, Roosevelt, UT
Carter, William W. -born SLC, UT
Colton, Don E. -born Price, UT
Erickson, Edgar D -born Ogden, UT (MIA)
Grantham, Robert C. -born Kansas City, MO
Longnecker, James Darian -born Albion, Nebraska
Lundberg, John K. -born Davis County, UT
Nielson, Daniel Jens -born Ogden, UT
Ostenson, Jack N. -born St.
George, UT (MIA)
Poulton, Glenn -born Ogden, UT
Powell, William J. -born Duchesne, UT
Rust, George Nelson -born Kanab, UT
Vance, David H. -born American Falls, ID
Warner, Edwin R. -born Echo, Summit, UT (MIA)
Yarrington, Carl H. -born Ogden, UT
Jackie traveled back again on June 6, 1994, the 50th anniversary of D-Day, to place Utah State flags on the graves of the soldiers from our state. “They were the only ones in the cemetery with state flags. I’m so glad we were able to recognize them in this way.”
Jackie has gathered the names and information of the Utah veterans interred there.
Will you help us carry our 60 foot U.S. flag down the Cherry Days Parade Route?
To volunteer scan:
For more information contact info@Majorbrenttaylor.com
BY SABRINA LEE
As communities grow and expand the one-room schoolhouse eventually cannot serve its purpose. North Ogden was no different.
Sagebrush Academy was built in the southeast corner of North Ogden, known as the Randall District. Commuting to and from school consisted of horse-drawn wagon-like carriages known as hacks. Often, this became difficult during certain times of the year due to muddy dirt roads, and the location was chosen for its high ground.
Built in 1882, the one-room schoolhouse was a log building. This proved to be inadequate, so a one-room brick schoolhouse was built in 1885. The school housed eight grades and had one teacher for each. The first teacher was Edward Joseph Davis, who was reluctant to take the position but eventually conceded with a salary of $25 a month.
In interviews conducted by Dr. M. Nephi Manning, the students who attended Sagebrush Academy recall details of the interior. The school had log benches that could fit two people, while a stove resided in the center of the room, providing heat in the winter. Students gathered the wild sagebrush
from outside to burn in the stove. Its location provided an opportunity for students to learn the “three R’s” as well as be exposed to nature—the interviewees recalled being able to mountain climb at recess. The occasional snake made its way into the schoolhouse, and they had to be cautious when out for recess due to the high rattlesnake population. Other dangers for the students included mountain lions and coyotes.
As the community’s needs changed, the one-room brick schoolhouse was no longer needed. It was remodeled into a house at 1540 Mountain Road. The location today is Frank’s Auto.
Original Sagebrush Academy built in 1882
Make these recipes and your family will take a moment to appreciate the deliciousness you have brought to the table. First up is the pan-seared salmon, which is practically swimming in flavor. This blend of herbs and spices will have your crew salivating like Pavlov’s dogs.
Then there’s the quinoa with toasted pistachios. I know what you’re thinking: “Quinoa? Isn’t that the stuff they give to rabbits?” But trust me, this dish is anything but boring. The crunch of the pistachios is a game-changer, and you’ll be asking yourself why you didn’t try this combo sooner.
Finally, the roasted asparagus with lemon salt is a standout. The lemon salt is the secret ingredient that takes this dish to the next level, giving the asparagus a zesty tang and enhancing its natural flavor.
Even my very picky eater loves this meal. I hope your family does, too.
Ingredients:
4 4 oz. Salmon filets, skin intact.
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
½ Tbsp. Garlic salt
½ Tbsp. Seasoned salt
½ Tbsp. Celery salt
1 Tbsp. Paprika
1 Tbsp. Celery seed
1 Tbsp. Parsley
2 Tbsp. Dill weed
1 tsp. Lemon salt (see recipe next page)
1. Preheat a 12” cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and then add 2 Tbsp. of olive oil. Swirl to coat.
2. Sprinkle all seasonings on top of the salmon (skin-side down), making sure to begin with the salt and end with the dill weed. Be generous with the dill. Dill and salmon are best friends. Lightly pat the herbs and seasonings into the salmon.
3. When the oil shimmers, add salmon filets to the skillet, skin-side down. Sear for four minutes, then turn filet on its side
and sear for 2 minutes. Flip to other side and sear for 2 minutes. Flip back to skinside down, cover, and sear for 2-4 more minutes or until topside is just done. Less time is usually better, depending on the size and shape of your fillet.
4. Place cooked salmon filets on a plate and finish each with a pinch of lemon salt on top.
NOTE 1: We are not using any kind of a binder here (the salmon has enough oil in it to keep everything together), so be sure to pat the seasonings in so they do not fall off when flipping the filets.
NOTE 2: Salmon filets are best when they cook with a range of doneness. Larger filets are thicker where the main body of the fish was and thinner closer to the belly. None of it should be cooked to the point of drying out; however, thinner areas should be more done than the thicker areas, which should be mediumrare to medium when done.
Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained.
2 tsp. olive oil (extra virgin not necessary)
2 Tbsp. finely diced shallot
¼ tsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 ¼ cups unsalted chicken stock
¼ cup pistachios
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1. Heat a 2-quart saucepan over mediumhigh heat. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to heated saucepan and swirl to coat.
2. Once oil is shimmering, add shallots and kosher salt; sauté 1 minute or until tender. Add minced garlic and cook until soft and fragrant (about 1 minute), stirring constantly. Do not overcook garlic, it burns easily!
3. Stir in quinoa to coat and sauté until just starting to change color and you can smell a hint of the quinoa (approximately 2 minutes), stirring frequently.
4. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
5. While quinoa cooks, place a small cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once skillet is heated, add pistachios to pan and heat for about 3 minutes or until browned, shaking skillet and tossing frequently.
6. Place toasted pistachios in a small electric food processor and pulse until pistachios are roughly chopped.
7. Combine quinoa mixture, pistachios (reserve a few for garnish), 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, parsley and pepper; toss to combine. After plating, garnish with a slight drizzle of olive oil, parsley flakes, and a few pistachios. NOTE: This is also delicious with pine nuts instead of pistachios.
Ingredients:
1 lb. Asparagus, woody bottoms trimmed off
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
½ Tbsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
Zest of 1/3 lemon
½ tsp. lemon salt (see recipe this page)
Preheat oven to 425 F. Toss asparagus in olive oil. Place asparagus on cooling
rack to sprinkle kosher salt and pepper. Sprinkle lemon zest onto asparagus. Place cooling rack with asparagus directly on middle rack of oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until tips of spears begin to burn slightly. Place asparagus on plate and finish with a sprinkle of lemon salt on top.
Zest of 3 lemons
3 Tbsp. high-quality coarse salt (such as Malden, or high-quality sea salt, or coarse kosher salt)
Crush lemon zest and salt together in a mortar and pestle until broken down, well-combined, and fragrant. Stored in an airtight container, it will keep for 2-3 weeks.
Dan Deuel is a quick-witted, politically active music and science geek who enjoys cooking. When he’s not dropping things, forgetting key ingredients, slipping and falling, or burning himself in the kitchen, he enjoys the same things everyone else does. Like, family, friends, and laughter.
MADE FOR YOU MENU PLAN AND RECIPES. MAKE A MASTER SHOPPING LIST AND PRINT OR SEND TO YOUR PHONE FOR EASY MEAL AND GROCERY SHOPPING.
Menu plan curated by Deidre Roush
Pork Chops
Side of Cooked Cabbage, Applesauce, and Cottage Cheese
Dutch Oven Mountain Dew
Chicken
Side of Roasted
Sweet Potato Wedges
Egg Mcmuffins Side of Fresh Fruit
Burrito Bowls
Baked Chicken Meatballs
Side of Orzo Pasta, and Roasted Carrots
French Bread Pizza Side Salad
Black Bean Burgers Side of French Fries
Apple Butter & Cheddar Dogs with S'more Funnel Cakes
$20 Burger with Homemade Fries
Pan Seared
Salmon
Side of Roasted
Asparagus & Quinoa with Lemon Salt
Omelet with Sourdough
Banana Streusel
Muffins
Ham & Potato
Casserole
Fish Tacos Side of Corn on the Cob
Sourdough Turkey
Avocado Grilled Cheese
Spicy Sheet Pan
Ginger Sesame
Beef & Broccoli Side of Rice Easy Chicken
Tikka Masala
Side of Rice & Garlic Naan
BLTs Side of Chips and Fresh Fruit
Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad with Easy Baked
Chicken Breast
Breakfast Pizza
Chicken Nachos
Sun Dried
Tomato Chicken and Gnocchi
Cold Rice Noodles with Peanut Lime
Chicken
Chili Dogs
Side of Watermelon
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