Mayor's Message
Lessons in Resilience from the 2024 Summer Olympics
Like many of you, I have enjoyed watching the 2024 Summer Olympics that were held in Paris, France. Observing the strength and talent of athletes from around the world was amazing. Perhaps more rewarding was learning about the challenges that were overcome by some of the most visible athletes in the competition. It reminded me that challenges are an inevitable part of life and how we respond to obstacles placed in our way often determines our growth and resilience. I’d like to share with you four examples of resilience I saw from watching the Summer Olympics.
• In the Tokyo Summer Olympics, Simone Biles withdrew from several events stating her mental health was suffering and she needed to focus on getting herself healthy. She suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and additionally, was a victim of sexual abuse by Larry Nassar, the USA Gymnastics physician. It would have been easy for her to give up and not return to the Olympics. However, her resilience resulted in her winning numerous medals at the Paris Olympics and becoming one of the most decorated female gymnasts in the world. She was not ashamed
‘Resilience is the strength and speed of our response to adversity.’
—Sheryl Sandberg—
to talk about the challenges in her life, and we shouldn’t be either.
• Rebeca Andrade is a female gymnast from Brazil coming from a family of eight children. Her family was poor, and her mother cleaned houses and walked to work to pay for Rebeca’s gymnastics training. Rebeca would often walk two hours to the gym to practice and left home when she was nine years old to pursue her dream. She has experienced three ACL surgeries but became the first female gymnast from Brazil to win an Olympic Gold Medal. Rebeca’s strength in
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overcoming adversity is an example to all of us. She could have easily given up on her dream when she had to regularly walk so far, had to leave her family at such a young age, or after any of the surgeries, but she didn’t.
• Noah Lyles, the winner of the 100-meter race in Paris admitted that he suffers from anxiety, depression and asthma. Any one of these adversities could have given him an excuse not to participate in track and field. However, he responded not only with strength but also with speed in becoming known as the fastest man in the world.
• Suni Lee is a member of the USA Women’s Gymnastics team. In 2023 she was diagnosed with two rare kidney diseases. These left her entire gymnastics career in jeopardy. Showing resilience, she overcame it and went on to win three medals at the Paris Olympics. Nothing was going to stop her from reaching her dreams. Resilience is not just about bouncing back, but its also about growing stronger. Ultimately, overcoming adversity is a journey that shapes our lives! We all face adversity and how we deal with such adversity will determine the quality of our life. Let’s use the examples of the Olympic athletes in helping us become more resilient.
Mayor Neal Berube
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City of North Ogden
Our City Council at Work
The City Council held its regular business meetings in August. Here are some of the significant actions that were taken:
♦ Developer Ryan Forsyth presented updates on the 2700 N. development plans and explained the delay related to negotiations over the last 3 years between the property owners and America First Credit Union.
♦ The North Ogden Police Chief gave a comprehensive presentation on the North Ogden Police Department Strategic Plan outlining the Department's mission, goals, objectives, and measures of effect.
♦ The City Council unanimously approved the final acceptance for both White Rock Subdivision Phase 1 and Phase 2.
♦ The Petition for Annexation for the property located at 1661 N. Washington Blvd. was accepted by the City Council. The Planning Commission will review and make a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed zone at a later date.
♦ Contract A13-2024 for IT services with Techserv was unanimously approved.
♦ Council Member Cevering provided the following updates on the Building and Planning Departments:
• The Moderate-Income Housing Report is complete and awaiting the State's approval
• The southwest town area is being focused on for improvements
♦ Council Member Barker provided updates on the Parks Department:
• Field Maintenance is happening on all sports fields
• East half of Orton Park has been reseeded
• Slide repairs and sand filling is happening on a lot of the parks
♦ Mayor Berube announced that the Cherry Days Committee is dissolving. The City Council will be deciding how to move forward with the Cherry Days celebrations.
♦ The cost increase to the Transmissive Acoustic Inspection Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Technology (SL-RAT) Annual Agreement was approved.
♦ Ordinance 2024-15, rezoning of the property located at 275 N. 400 E. from Multifamily Residential (R-S) to Community Commercial Downtown Zone (CC-DT) was approved
♦ The Development Agreement for Century Farms was approved on a 4 to 1 vote with 12 of the units restricted to owner occupancy for a 5-year period
♦ Several Public Comments were received during the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing on the proposed property tax rate.
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City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, starting at 6 p.m. Work sessions are held as needed on the first Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. Visit northogdencity.com/meetings for changes.
Employee Spotlight–Garren Gooda
BY KATIE GERARD
Before joining our parks team in May of this year, Garren worked as a Blue Stake Specialist in our inspections department, where he was responsible for locating utility lines and handling the coordination and construction, installation, and maintenance of city utility service systems. This experience gave him valuable skills that he now uses in his new role as a parks maintenance employee.
Garren spends his days focusing on improving the appearance of every park within our city limits. His daily tasks include field maintenance and making sure our sprinklers and irrigation systems are working properly. If he and his crew find an irrigation leak, they fix it the same day to quickly restore water flow. His quick response to issues reflects his dedication and passion for his work. Garren’s efforts along with the rest of the department contribute to the well-maintained spaces that our community enjoys. When Garren isn’t working to keep our parks in excellent condition, he enjoys fishing and snowboarding, which help him maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Not only is obtaining his CDL an accomplishment Garren is proud of, but we’re also extremely proud of his hard work and dedication.
He appreciates the small-town charm of North Ogden, where the close-knit city departments make it easy to get to know co-workers and understand each other's skills, creating a fantastic work environment.
As Garren prepares to tackle the holiday decorations with the rest of his team, we hope he knows how much we appreciate him!
Stay Safe on Our Streets: Key Traffic Laws for Bicycles, Scooters,
and Sidewalks
By Brian Eynon– North Ogden Police Chief
As we travel around our community, whether it is by car, bicycle, or scooter, we must remember that safety isn’t expensive, it’s priceless. Recently, a concern was brought to my attention regarding the dangers of riding bicycles and motorized scooters on the sidewalks of our city. Specifically, in and around parking lot entrances and exits. This is a common place for automobiles to interact with pedestrians, bicycles, and scooters, which can be very dangerous.
With that in mind, I would like to remind all of us of the traffic laws surrounding sidewalks, bicycles, and scooters. Some of these traffic laws can be confusing, so I would like to highlight the most important laws so that we can travel around the city safely. The City of North Ogden has adopted the Utah Traffic Code regarding these laws unless otherwise noted in our City Code.
• Utah Traffic Code 41-6a-1106 states that, if you are 18 years or older, you can’t ride your human-powered bicycle, scooter, or skateboard on the sidewalk. If you’re 17 years old or younger, you can, but you must do so safely when passing pedestrians by using an audible warning and not traveling too fast for the conditions.
• North Ogden City Code 7-3-1 states it is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop, stand, or park such vehicles in any of the following places, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a peace officer or traffic control device (among many others): on a sidewalk, in front of a public or private driveway, in a crosswalk, or at any place where official signs prohibit stopping, standing or parking.
• North Ogden City Code 7-5-3 does not allow for motor-assisted scooters to travel on the sidewalk. This includes electric scooters.
For further tips on vehicle and pedestrian safety, visit the North Ogden Police Department’s webpage at www.northogdencity.com.
Please keep these laws in mind as you travel about. Keeping all of us safe and informed is paramount to ensure a safe and enjoyable community.
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MAYOR
Neal Berube: 801-686-0688, nberube@nogden.org
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ryan Barker: 801-814-4306, rbarker@nogden.org
Blake Cevering: 801-549-8202, bcevering@nogden.org
Jay D. Dalpias: 385-405-6061, jddalpias@nogden.org
Chris Pulver: 801-906-3894 cpulver@nogden.org
Christina Watson: 410-610-8134 watson@nogden.org
CITY OFFICES AND CONTACTS
Building Official: 801-737-9031
Nate Davis ndavis@nogden.org
City Hall: 801-782-7211
City Manager/City Attorney: 801-737-9846
Jon Call jcall@nogden.org
City Recorder: 801-737-9830
Rian Santoro recorder@nogden.org
Human Resources Manager: 801-737-9835
Katie Gerard-Nelson kgerard@nogden.org
Parks & Recreation: 801-737-0587
Becca Godfrey bgodfrey@nogden.org
Justin Rasmussen jrasmussen@nogden.org
Planning: 801-737-9841
Scott Hess planning@nogden.org
Police: Business 801-782-7219
Non-Emergency Dispatch 801-395-8221
Emergency 911
Chief Brian Eynon beynon@nogden.org
Lieutenant Nate Boyette nboyette@nogden.org
Public Works: 801-782-8111
David Espinoza despinoza@nogden.org
Senior Center: 801-782-6211
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Top 10 List for Preparedness on a Budget
Plan for the types of disasters that can happen in the area where you live. Utah’s hazards include severe weather, flooding, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes.
Trade one night out to fund your disaster supply kit. Taking a family of four to the movies can cost upwards of $80-$100. Just one night of sacrifice could fund a disaster supply kit. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Create your own personalized disaster supply list. You may not need everything included in “ready made” kits and there may be additional items you need based on your personal situation. For example, if you have infants, you may need diapers, bottles and formula. Don’t forget to have supplies in your car and at work.
Budget emergency preparedness items as a “normal” expense. Even $20.00 a month can go a long way to helping you be ready. Buy one preparedness item each time you go to the grocery store.
Save by shopping sales. Make use of coupons and shop at stores with used goods. Don’t replace your disaster kit items annually, just replace and cycle through those items that have a shelf life (e.g., batteries, food). You may want to test the radio and flashlight every September to make sure they are in good working order.
Store water in safe containers. You don’t have to buy more expensive bottled water, but make sure any containers you use for water storage are safe and disinfected. Don’t use glass containers.
Request preparedness items as gifts. We all receive gifts we don’t need or use. Wouldn’t it be better if your friends and family members gave you gifts that could save your life? Don’t forget to protect them by sending preparedness gifts their way, too.
Think ahead. You are more likely to save money if you can take your time with focused and strategic shopping. It’s when everyone is at the store right before a storm hits that prices are going to be higher. Use a list to avoid duplicating items when you are stressed or panicked.
Review your insurance policy annually and make necessary changes. When a disaster strikes, you want to know that your coverage will help you get back on your feet. Renters need policies too, in order to cover personal property.
Update contact records. Have an accurate phone list of emergency contact numbers. If you are prepared, you may be able to help friends and neighbors who need assistance. By sharing preparedness supplies, you can help each other.
The majority of Americans are not prepared. Pre-planning will help you and your family better survive a disaster.
EVENTS
SCHOOLS
ALL WSD SCHOOLS
Oct 17-18: No School - Fall Break
WEBER HIGH
Sep 14: Club Street Painting
Sep 16-21: Homecoming Week
Sep 20: Homecoming Game 7 p.m.
Sep 21: Homecoming Dance 8 p.m.
Sep 23-27: Hope Week
Sep 26: Mental Health Fair 4:30–8 p.m.
Sep 25: Parent Teacher Conf 2-6:30 p.m.
Oct 1-16: Utah College Application Week
Oct 1: Picture Retakes
Oct 8: FAFSA for Seniors 4:30 p.m.
Oct 9: Choir Concert 7 p.m.
Oct 14: Band Concert 7 p.m.
NORTH OGDEN JR HIGH
Sep 9-13: Spirit Week
Sep 23-27: Hope Week
Sep 24: Try It “Knight”
Oct 14: NAL Tryouts 3 p.m.
ORION JR HIGH
Sep 3: Hearing Screening
Sep 6: Opening Assembly 10 a.m.
Sep 20: Club Rush @ Titan Time
Sep 25: Parent Teacher
Conference 1:30–6:30 p.m.
Oct 4: New Student Social 10:30 a.m.
Oct 14: NAL Tryouts 2:45 p.m.
Oct 15: Orchestra Concert 7 p.m.
MARIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Sep 10: Stand4theSILENT Assembly
Sep 27: Fall Festival 5:30–8 p.m.
Oct 4: Asynchronous Learning Day
Oct 7-8: Parent Teacher Conf 2–7 p.m.
Oct 9-11: No School - Fall Break
VENTURE HIGH
Sep 6: HS Opening Camp
Sep 23: No School
Oct 7-17: HS Fall Intensives
Oct 18-21: No School - Fall Break
WEBER COUNTY LIBRARY
NORTH BRANCH WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Mondays: Tai Chi 10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays: Youth Game Club 4 p.m.
Wednesdays: STEAM Club 2 p.m.
Thursdays: Discovery Time 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Fridays (Starting in Oct): Yoga for Families 10:30 a.m.
NORTH BRANCH ACTIVITIES
Sep 3: Teen Scene DnD 6:30 p.m.
Sep 3: Craft Felt Embroidery 7 p.m.
Sep 5: Pokémon Club 4 p.m.
Sep 9: Weber Reads Fake News 6:30 p.m.
Sep 9: Teen Scene Napoleon Dynamite Movie (PG) 7 p.m.
Sep 10: Adult Book Discussion Stories From Suffragette City 7 p.m.
Sep 12: Seed Harvesting 6:30 p.m.
Sep 13: Friday the 13th 4 p.m.
Sep 16: Young Writer’s Club 6:30 p.m.
Sep 17: Bingo 6:30 p.m.
Sep 18: Evening Discovery Time 6 p.m.
Sep 18: In Stitches 7 p.m.
Sep 23: Teen Scene Cosplay 7 p.m.
Sep 25: Plant Swap 7 p.m.
Sep 26: Art Class Sumi-e Ink 7 p.m.
Sep 28: STEAM Discovery 10:30 a.m.
Sep 30: Family Trivia History 6:30 p.m.
Oct 1: Craft Cemetery Terrariums 7 p.m.
Oct 3: Pokémon Club 4 p.m.
Oct 7: Teen Scene DnD 6:30 p.m.
Oct 8: Adult Book Discussion Last Chance Library 7 p.m.
Oct 9: Weber Reads Trivia 7 p.m.
Oct 12: Fall Festival Fairy Tales 3 p.m.
Oct 14: Teen Scene Tie Dye 7 p.m.
Oct 15: Bingo 6:30 p.m.
Oct 16: Evening Discovery Time 6:30 p.m.
Oct 16: In Stitches 7 p.m.
Oct 17: Tech Lab Rigamajig 6:30 p.m.
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Lunch: Mon.–Fri. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Mondays: Ceramics/Porcelain 8:30 a.m.
Beginner Line Dance 9 a.m.
Intermediate Line Dance 10 a.m.
Tap Dance Class 1 p.m.
Computer Class RSVP req. 1 p.m.
Tuesdays: Billiards 9 a.m. | Art 9:30 a.m.
Intermediate Line Dance 10 a.m.
Beginner’s Tap 1:30 p.m.
Wednesdays:
Wood Carving/Billiards/Bridge 9 a.m.
Tai Chi 9 a.m.
Intermediate Line Dance 10 p.m.
Games/Chess/Pinocle/Cards 12:30 p.m.
Thursdays:
Dinner $4 RSVP req. 5 p.m.
Program 5:30 p.m.
Fridays: Ceramics 8:30 a.m.
Bridge 9 a.m. | Yoga 10 a.m.
SENIOR CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS
Sep 5: Bingo 5:30 p.m.
Sep 9: Hair Cuts $5 10 a.m.
Sep 11: Foot Clinic 10 a.m.
Sep 12: Entertainment 5:30 p.m.
Sep 14: Gary Romer Dance 5:30 p.m.
Sep 19: Flu Shots 3–5 p.m.
Sep 19: Game Night 5:30 p.m.
Sep 26: Grief Group 2:30 p.m.
Sep 26: Fall Social 5:30 p.m.
FUN THINGS TO DO
Thursdays: Community Band Rehearsal
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Public Safety Building, Court Rm. 7 p.m.
Sep 1-Oct 6: SnowWiesn Oktoberfest
Snowbasin Resort 12–6 p.m.
Sep 5: GOAL Community Hike
North Fork Park 6–8 p.m.
Sept 5-7: Brigham City Peach Days
6 North Main Street 12–4 p.m.
EVENTS
Sep 6: First Friday Art Stroll Downtown Ogden 6–9 p.m.
Sep 6: End of Summer Band Concert Barker Park Amphitheatre, Free 6:30 p.m.
Sep 6: Ogden Raptors Free Night Lindquist Field, Ogden 7 p.m.
Sep 6, 13: Ogden Twilight Concerts Ogden Amphitheater 5 p.m.
Sep 7: K9 Kerplunk North Shore Aquatic Center 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sep 7: OAS Star Party White Rock Bay, Antelope Island 6 p.m.
Sep 7, 14, 28: Ogden Farmers Market Historic 25th Street 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Sep 9: Band Performance & Food Trucks North Ogden 6–7:30 p.m.
Sep 11: Jazz at the Station Union Station, Ogden 7 p.m.
Sep 11, 25: OTECH Live Music OTECH Pavilion 11:30 a.m.
Sep 12: BLHS Class of 1962 80th Birthday Party Jeremiah’s Lodge, for info contact Dave Hansen 801-726-1056
Sep 14: Ogden Contemporary Arts Block Party 25th Street, Ogden 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sep 14: Roaring 20’s Experience
Union Station, Ogden 12–8 p.m.
Sep 15: Farr West Market 12–5 p.m.
Sep 16: Great Salt Lake Yacht Club: Yacht Rock Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7:30 p.m.
Sep 21: Hill Aerospace Museum Open Aircraft Day Free 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sep 21: Harvest Moon Celebration 25th Street, Ogden 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sep 28: Union Station #DONE Union Station, Ogden 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sep 28: Ogden Chamber Orchestra Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7:30 p.m.
Sep 28: National Parks Free Entrance www.nps.govplanyourvisit/fee-free-parks
Oct 4: First Friday Art Stroll Downtown Ogden 6–9 p.m.
Oct 4: Weber State Symphony Concert WSU Browning Center 7:30 p.m.
Oct 4-6: Northern Utah TrailfestTHE NUT North Fork Park, Eden Ut.
Oct 4-12: Alice By Heart Musical WSU Browning Center 7:30 p.m.
Oct 5: Purple Paw Parade Ogden
Municipal Park 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Oct 5: The Fall yART Sale Oasis Commuity Garden, Ogden 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Oct 5, 12, 19: Ogden Farmers Market Historic 25th Street 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Oct 7: Arbor Day Barker Park, N. Ogden
Oct 9: Jazz at the Station Union Station, Ogden 7 p.m.
Oct 10: Ladies Night Out - Health Fair McKay Hospital, Ogden 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Oct 12: Sidewalk Chalk Festival
Local Artisan Collective 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Oct 12: Halloween Havoc Demolition
Derby Golden Spike Event Center
Oct 17-19: Zootah’s Boo At The Zoo Willow Park, Logan 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Oct 25-27: Ogden Home Show
Golden Spike Event Center
Oct 26: Trunk or Treat North Shore Aquatic Center 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
W ays to E njoy F amily t im E
BY MELISSA SPELTS
As summer fades into fall, we’ve heard a lot of moms say how sad they are to see summer go, but how relieved they are to have a routine again. There is something exciting about the slow, carefree days of summer. After two and a half months of lounging with our pantries constantly needing a refill due to children and teenagers raiding the contents and hearing, “Mom, I'm bored,” a change of pace is always welcome. Even though routines provide a sense of stability and organization, the evenings tend to fill up with school assignments, extracurricular activities, and sports practices. Prioritizing family time can be a challenge.
OOur children are almost all grown. With 3 of our 5 children being adult ages, now our family dynamic has changed. Most of these ideas are from our earlier years when we had five busy kids at home and we were two busy parents. Here are some ways we keep “family time” happening during jam-packed school and sports schedules. Hopefully, this list helps spark ideas for ways to help your family create memories together even though life is busy.
If you are single or don’t have children yet, all of these ideas can be translated into friend gatherings. It’s up to YOU to be the gatherer. YOU create the yearly gatherings and traditions with your friends and family.
1 Hold a Weekly Family Planning Session
Sit down as a family and come up with a plan that works for all of you. We made time for family planning and talked about what was happening during the upcoming week. This usually took place each Sunday evening, right before family prayer. This helped our family to be on the same page and for our kids to know of any activities that were coming up.
2 Schedule Family Meals
We ate together a lot when our kids were little, but as they became busy teenagers, it became increasingly difficult. We decided to make every Sunday our family dinner time. Our kids still look forward to this meal, and as boyfriends and girlfriends have come and gone, our table has grown with those changes. Honestly, as a mom, this is one of my favorite times of the week. I love listening to our family talk about all kinds of things. There is never a dull moment during one of our family meals.
3 Be present
Don’t let your precious family time go to waste by being distracted. Make sure to put your phones down when your children are talking to you. They will appreciate that you are giving them your undivided attention. Even short bursts of focused time together can be meaningful.
4 Create Routines in your Home that Involve the Whole Family
Chores, helping with dinner, yard care, taking care of family pets, etc. One year, Ryan came up with a chore chart for our family to follow. We had attempted chore charts before, but this one was a huge success. It lasted for many years. Ryan had each child draw two small drawings that represented them. One of these drawings was placed by their name and the over we put a magnet on it and was placed by the job they were in charge of each week. Their pictures rotated to different jobs weekly. When I told everyone it was chore time they would check the board for what they were to do that week. My great grandpa T always said, ”Many Hands Make Light Work”. It was amazing. I found that when my family was helping, they were happy.
5
Create Family Traditions
When I was a new mom, I loved asking friends about their traditions as a family. Start asking around and learn more about what other families enjoy. Heck, you might find something that becomes a tradition in your home and gets handed down through the generations. Some of our favorites are Sunday family dinner, game nights, breakfast in bed on birthdays & fun birthday signs made from disposable table cloths, camping every summer, Bear Lake days with yummy ice cream from the locals, corn mazes in the fall, pumpkin carving while watching Harry Potter, Christmas tree hunting at Christmas time (we love live trees). Our family loves to eat together. There are so many wonderful food traditions that go with various holidays.
6 Be Flexible
Life is busy. It is inevitable that things will come up and schedules will change. Even if you’ve made a careful plan, be sure to stay flexible in order to keep the frustration and stress levels down. The best part of life is spending precious time with our loved ones. When we look back over our lives, those special times are what we remember most. Somehow, the passing moments of rushing and stress come and go. It’s worth taking a little extra time to be more mindful of where we spend our time and truly enjoy being with our loved ones.
7 Designate Family Time
When our kids were little, we would have a short Family Night each Monday night, which usually involved games, us teaching something to our kids, and a treat. Our kids looked forward to this night, but as our evenings became overwhelmingly busy, we decided to add this tradition to our Sunday family day. We have played many rounds of basketball on our backyard court, gone hammocking, watched movies together, played many board games, and made loads of brownies and cookies. It didn’t matter what we were doing, as long as we were together.
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Saluting Our Service Members: Military Spotlight George Prawitt
BY ANN PARK
George Prawitt, a veteran of the US Army and longtime resident of North Ogden, recently visited Washington D.C. with the Utah Honor Flight. “It was a great experience,” he reported.
George Prawitt-1968
Back when George was finishing his time at Ogden High School, he had no intention of joining the military. He went on to study business in college, planning to partner with his father to open a furniture factory. But, at the time, he knew that being drafted was a possibility, so he met with the draft board to arrange active duty while his father was getting everything set up for their new business.
Married for only a year, George left his wife Diana expecting their first child, to serve in Japan. He didn’t enjoy living in the barracks. “It wasn’t the lifestyle
I wanted. I wanted to be with my wife when our baby was born.” He needed to complete his service, so the family all pitched in and flew her to Japan, where they were able to rent a tiny apartment just off base. “It was very rustic, without many modern conveniences,” George remembers. “No fridge, only an icebox, no stove. We cooked on a kerosene burner, but Diane never complained.”
While George was abroad, his father suffered a series of strokes, ending their hopes for a new business. Instead, George went back to school, earning a degree in Electrical Engineering. He thought he was finished with the Army until meeting with an old friend from Japan who reminded him that he could still be called back to active duty as a Private First Class. Wages at that time were $145 a month. Not much to support a wife and two kids.
So, George decided to enter an ROTC program at Utah State University. He took flight training and got a pilot’s license. He graduated in June of 1961 and took a job with Boeing in Seattle. He was there for a year before being called back to active duty, now as a Second Lieutenant, making $350 a month. “Back then, that was good money,” George recalls. He went into the officer’s basic training, and then flight school. He was assigned to be a flight instructor at the Army Aviation Center in Alabama for a year and a half. He served in Vietnam with an aviation company, becoming the Operations Officer responsible for training all the new pilots.
George worked with the Army Science and Technology Center in Tokyo for
three years. One day he received news that the Sharp company in Osaka had developed a flat-panel display. This was back in the 1970s when TVs had long tubes to generate the picture. George went to investigate and saw a ¾-inch thick panel showing the same picture as the conventional TV. He sent news back to the US immediately and was instructed to buy two of the screens, no matter how much they cost.
George and Diana had four children, and when he retired from the military as a lieutenant colonel, they settled in North Ogden. He was officially honored for being the first person to obtain flat display panel technology for the US, which later evolved into modern flat screens used now for televisions, computers, and phones. “That experience was the crowning achievement of my 22 years in the military.” George is currently retired and serving in the Ogden Temple.
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Creative Craft Apron Adventures
By Melissa Spelts
With holidays just around the corner, every cook needs a good apron. Aprons are a lot of fun because they are simple patterns that are easy and super cute when they are done.
First of all, I want you to know that I am not a seamstress. I’ve made a few blankets and if you are from Utah originally you may remember the boxers you made in home economics in junior high…yeah, I aced that assignment. However, that is the extent of my sewing abilities. That being said, when I saw this apron on Pinterest I wanted to make one. I’m relieved to have that off my list of things to do and I’m super proud of myself for conquering my fear and making something I will use for years. The funny thing is my sewing machine broke, so I borrowed a friend’s machine that also broke down (probably the user) the third machine did the trick though and this was the result.
My grandma, Wanda Frehner, made aprons all the time. Most of them were from scrap fabric. The design and styles varied but it was cool how she used up everything she had. She lived a life that followed the age-old advice; waste not, want not.
I followed an instructional blog at theheartyhome.blogspot. com. It was great, with lots of pictures and easy-to-follow instructions, First, I practiced on the old fabric making a second apron for my seven-year-old.
Supplies Needed:
A sewing machine (hopefully you only need one)
Fabric of your choice (I used a faux denim)
Thread to match
pins
ironing station
scissors
measuring tool (tape or board)
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Autumn HArvest muffins
Fresh & Yummy Delights
By Melissa Spelts
fresH PeAcH muffins
Bake at 3250
25 to 30 minutes
2 c. flour
1 ½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
zest of 1 lemon
¼ tsp. salt
¼ c. milk
2 tsp. melted butter
1 c. sour cream
½ c. honey
1 egg
2 c. fresh peaches, remove skin, diced plus 1 Tbsp flour
In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest. In a separate bowl. Whisk together the wet ingredients: milk, melted butter, sour cream, honey, and eggs. Slowly pour in dry ingredients to the wet and mix.
In a bowl add your diced peaches and stir in the Tbsp of flour. This will help keep the moisture down in the baking process.
Add the peaches to the batter and spoon the batter into your tins for baking.
Bake for 25 minutes. Check to see if the batter is cooked through by poking a toothpick in the middle of the muffin. if it comes out clean it is done baking. if not, put it back in the oven for 2 more minutes or until it comes out clean.
Let cool on a cooling rack and eat!!
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Menu plan curated by Melissa Spelts
APPlesAuce muffins with
Apple Chunks
These muffins made our home smell so good. Baking is a fun way to warm up your house on those beautiful cool fall days. Hopefully, your family enjoys this recipe as much as we do.
Bake at 3500
22 to 25 minutes
1 ½ c. oatmeal
1 ½ c. flour
½ c. honey
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 Tbsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. salt
1 ½ c. apple sauce
1 c. milk
¼ c. melted butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. chopped apple (Gala or Granny Smith)
In a bowl pour in all of your dry ingredients: oatmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon & salt. Mix until everything is combined.
Add all of your wet ingredients to the dry mixture and mix well: honey, applesauce, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Once everything is mixed add in your chopped-up apples. Using a measuring cup or big spoon pour batter into your muffin tins and bake in the oven for 22 minutes. Check the muffins using a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out of the middle of your muffin clean then it is done. If it comes out with batter on it place in the oven for 2 to 3 more minutes. Once done let cool on a cooling rack. Cut the muffin in half and add a little butter. So delicious!!
