April 2017
Happy Easter! Our biggest contest yet! $1000 GRAND PRIZE!
EASTER EGG SCAVENGER HUNT See pg 12-13 for details
Grow Your Own GARDEN Delicious Recipes: Lemon Bar Brownies & Fruit Salsa
DIY Project: The Perfect Desk
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CITY NEWS
FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor's Message Comcast Cares Day of Service & Thank You Legislators!
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omcast Cares Day of Service! We need you! Please join us for a day of service in our parks on April 22nd sponsored by Comcast! See details on page 9. This event is for the entire family!
Please help our community by volunteering at Comcast Cares Day of Service!
Legislative Session Report The 2017 session of the Utah Legislature has ended and I wanted to give a sincere “thank you� to the legislators who represent North Ogden. I spent a lot of time at the Capitol working on legislation that affects our city, and saw how long and hard they work. This is not to say that I agree with every vote or position they take nor am I asking you to do so, but rather I am expressing my gratitude for the long hours they give away from home, family, and their careers to be our citizen-legislators. It is a challenging job that often involves deciding between two sides which both have compelling arguments and sincere constituents who want their legislator to take their side.
I especially appreciate our legislators being so willing to respond to city needs. Rep. Justin Fawson has been absolutely phenomenal in this regard, and meets with me monthly to discuss city needs and how he can assist North Ogden. He has been instrumental in helping North Ogden to obtain UDOT support for upcoming road projects that will improve traffic in our city. He also ran some bills this session that arose from North Ogden, including a bill to strengthen criminal penalties for certain sexual crimes. Rep. Gage Froerer, who represents a portion of our city, also ran a bill that resulted in a compromise which will ensure North Ogden City can continue to operate our Green Waste Facility that was in jeopardy because of state administrative regulations. Sen. Allen Christensen is also a strong supporter of the city and we appreciate everything he had done for many years for North Ogden. Thank you legislators for serving our community! Brent Taylor, Mayor of North Ogden Sen. Christensen studies a bill while Mayor Taylor listens to final Senate passage of a bill from North Ogden City while visiting the Senate on the last day of the Legislative Session (March 9th). (Credit: Janis Christensen)
Stay connected! The city's website has information on every department in the city and the Mayor's facebook page has fun updates on events and other local interest.
NorthOgdenMayorBrentTaylor www.northogdencity.com
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table of contents APRIL ISSUE
2017
CITY NEWS 3 Mayor's letter 6-8 City Updates 9 City Directory
CONTESTS 12 Monthly contest and winners 13 Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
21 Improvement Renovations at North Ogden Junior High 22 Embarrassing Moment I had to go really bad! 28 Resident Spotlight Forrest Fenn's Treasure 26 Precious Pets 29 Youth Council Update
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HOME
COMMUNITY 10 Calendar of Events 14 Community Announcements 15 Students of the Month 17 Resident Spotlight Wesley Johnson 18 Precious Pets 19 History "Eastering" 20 Business Spotlight Big O Tires
31 Heiner's Insurance Center
FOOD 32 Indulgent Eats Bachelor's Delight, Lemon Bar Brownies 33 Healthy Eats Fruit Salsa
OUTSIDE 32 Local Trails Ogden Canyon Overlook Trail
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On our Cover Easter Egg Hunts page 10 Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt page 12-13
To view the digital version of our magazine, go to
www.connectionpub.com
DIY Project: The Perfect Desk page 24 Growing Your Own Garden page 26 Recipes page 32-33 Photo by Dawn Culley
Dont miss Weber High School's performance of The Little Mermaid April 26-May 2! More information on page 10-11, along with other community events and Easter egg hunts!
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Fall colors are Happy Easter! See page 18 for some fun info on how they spent Easter in the good ole' days.beautiful this time of year!
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EDITORS PAGE
LETTER
from the Editor
IT’S HERE!
At least I hope it is. Although I love all the seasons, Spring is my favorite. There is something about the rebirth of all that is around us. The grass gets green, the flowers bloom and the trees grow their leaves and blossoms. The warmth is inviting and wonderful after a cold winter. Spring also means the beginning of all the fun activities of summer. We are excited this year to help kick that season off with a bang. We are kicking off our first ever Business Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Do you like the thrill of the hunt? On April 1st, you can start hunting with the first clue listed on page 13. Each of the business sponsors has a basket full of Easter eggs. Each numbered egg has a clue inside that will lead you to the next business (Make sure and keep each egg; you will need to turn them in to be in the drawing!). If you figure out the clue, go to that business and collect the next egg and so on. Minor children must be accompanied by an adult when collecting the egg from each business. Each egg is numbered and you will need the eggs from all 14 businesses to be entered into the drawing. The first clues will be tricky and each day you will be able to receive updates via Facebook to help figure out the clues (make sure and follow us on Facebook @connectionpub). Once you have collected all of the eggs, take a selfie with all 14 eggs and post it to our Facebook page. If you are one of the first 5 people to finish the hunt and post your selfie online, you will get 5 extra entries into the drawing. If you are in the next 5 to post, you will get 3 extra entries and in the next 5 you will get 1 extra entry. Make sure to keep the locations secret so everyone can figure them out on their own. This will be a ton of FUN, especially for those that complete the hunt because they will be entered into the drawing for the $1000 grand prize! The prize will be awarded at the party on Saturday after the annual North Ogden Kiwanis Easter egg hunt at the North Ogden Park. We will wait for Pleasant View attendees as well, as you have your own Easter egg hunt that morning. The drawing will be around 10:30 a.m. at the North Ogden park. Look for the Connection Publishing table among the booths to turn in your eggs and receive your entries. Thank you to everyone who connects with us each month. This month we had more photo contest entries than ever before. Winners are listed on page 12. Keep submitting! We would love more restaurant reviews, photos, hikes, recipes and local stories. Ryan Spelts Publisher & Owner
Ryan & Melissa Spelts
PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristina Case COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORS Melissa Spelts Ann Park Tess Woods Nameless Preston West Brianna Wooden Ella Smith Desiree Huven Meg Solomon Richie Armendariz Mark Hansen EDITING Carolyn White
North Ogden & Pleasant View Connection are published monthly by Connection PublishingŠ www.connectionpub.com ryan@connectionpub.com (801)624-9652
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CITY NEWS
UPDATES
City of North Ogden Updates Soccer Program
NEW!
Did you know North Ogden City now has a soccer program? Our easy online registration begins April 1st and goes until May 31st for the Fall 2017/Spring 2018 soccer seasons. Registration can also be done in person at the Parks and Recreation Office - 2705 N. 550 E. We have something for everyone with divisions for preschool to high school ages, and we are excited to provide an opportunity for kids to get outside, learn and have fun. GET SIGNED UP TODAY! www.northogdenrecreation.com >> Soccer
Community Question Corner BY JON CALL, CITY ATTORNEY/ADMINISTRATOR
Question: What are we supposed to do with old paint and other chemicals? Answer: There are many different government entities that have various rules about how to dispose of chemicals, including paint. The weber county transfer station accepts thoroughly dried paint cans with the regular trash. Full paint cans can be dropped off in their re-use center at the transfer station where paint and some other chemicals can be picked up by other residents who are trying to save some money. The county transfer station website provides significant information about household waste disposal and acceptable recycling materials. http://www.webercountyutah.gov/Solid_ Waste/services.php. There are no circumstances where paint and other chemicals like paint thinner or gasoline should be dumped down a drain inside your home or down a storm drain in the street. Dumping these chemicals illegally causes significant issues and can lead to heavy fines and criminal penalties. Please remember to always properly dispose of all chemicals. Household chemicals which are used for cleaning bathrooms and kitchens can be washed down the drain, but only in the diluted quantities as indicated on the manufactures packaging. The County accepts household chemicals every 3rd Saturday, April-September from 8 am to 1 pm. This recurring section of the magazine will be devoted to answering common questions by residents and businesses in our community. If you have questions about proper procedures, City Code, building permits, community events, how-to's, or other city related questions, please send an email to jcall@nogden.org.
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Green Waste Facility Opening The compost facility located at 2700 North Mountain Road, will open on April 3, 2017. The hours of operation are: Mondays and Wednesday 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. It will be closed all government holidays. You will need a Green Waste punch pass to enter. Passes will be sold to residents only at Public Works Facility during office hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, except holidays). You may purchase a pass for $25.00. The pass is good for 10 (non-consecutive) days. ACCEPTED MATERIALS: Woody Materials: vines, bushes, twigs, limbs, fitzers and logs up to 12" in diameter. Stumps are not accepted. Compost Materials: soft (nonwoody), unbagged vegetative material (ie. Grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, sawdust and shavings, weeds). Fill Materials: soil, rock, sod, brick, and concrete (prior approval needed). Materials not specifically listed above will not be accepted. The woody tree material will be chipped, ground or burned. Wood Chips and Mulch Items will be charged as defined in the consolidated fee schedule. You may pick those items up during the mentioned operating hours. Please obey all signage at compost facility to assure proper placement of items and assist in keeping the facility clean and organized. If you have any questions please contact Brian Galvez at (801) 782-8111.
Skate Park Skate Park is Moving! The old location will become parking for the library expansion, and a new Skate Park will be built this Spring/Summer at North Ogden Park!
Slow down! Please be aware that UDOT has reduced the speed on Washington Blvd. between 2300 N and 2600 N to 40 mph
CITY NEWS
UPDATES
Employee of the Month Tiffany Staheli Tiffany Staheli has been selected as the April Employee of the Month. Tiffany has been with the City since 2009 when she worked over at the pool during the summers. Tiffany’s hard work and happy persona led her to the position of pool manager and ultimately the Department Head for Parks and Recreation. Under Tiffany’s direction the parks department has successfully obtained several large grants for the City to redo park infrastructure including the bathrooms in Oaklawn and other much needed improvements. One of the great things about Tiffany is her willingness to help out wherever she is needed. Many of you might have seen her out running snow blowers during this past winter to help make sure the sidewalks were clear for the kids to get to school. Tiffany’s team members have a great amount of respect for her because of the way she listens, helps out, and seems to know the answer to every question they may ask her. The City Administration
relies on Tiffany constantly. When she says a project will be completed by a certain date, it is, and she always meets or exceeds expectations. Tiffany has two children with her husband Kyle and they enjoy many outdoor activities together. You often find Tiffany and her family walking along the North Ogden streets with smiles on their faces. Whether it is at work or play Tiffany always has a positive attitude and makes the lives better of all the individuals around her. We are lucky to have her example and experience in our Parks and Recreation Department.
City Council Meetings The Mayor and Council welcome your input and attendance at the council meetings held the first 4 Tuesdays of every month starting at 6pm. (Not held on the 5th Tuesday of the month, if applicable) Check www.northogdencity.com for changes. Work sessions are held as needed on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
Flood Zones Questions regarding flood zones should be directed to Gary Kerr, Building Official at 801-737-2214. FEMA flood maps are available for your review at the city offices. We also have elevation certificates.
Questions, comments, accolades? Go to www.northogdencity.com/i-want-to/contact-us or see page 9 for department information.
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CITY NEWS
UPDATES
Safety on the Roads for Everyone
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According to the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Highway Safety Office, in 2016, 39 pedestrians were killed in Utah due to auto-pedestrian crashes. One death is too many. Now that winter is behind us, and we are starting to see more people outside enjoying the nicer weather, we would like to remind residents of a few tips to help keep everyone safe. PEDESTRIANS:
Do not wear a hood or other clothing that will make it difficult to observe your surroundings. Keep headphone volume at a low enough level that you can hear traffic or other activity around you
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Stay as far to the right-hand shoulder of the road as possible
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Travel with the flow of traffic
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Wear reflective or light colored clothing after dark
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Use headlights and taillights on your bicycle after dark, or a flashlight on your skateboard
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Observe all traffic laws as you would in a car (stop lights, stop signs, direction of lane travel, etc.)
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Yield the right of way to pedestrians on sidewalks and paths
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Make your presence known when approaching pedestrians from behind so they do not step into your path
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Use sidewalks where available, or walk as close to the edge of the roadway as possible
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Walk single file when traffic is present
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Cross the street in the crosswalk or at the corner
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Use caution when stepping out between parked cars
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Wear reflective or light colored clothing and carry a flashlight when walking after dark
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Watch out for pedestrians, bicyclists and skateboarders
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If you find yourself in a situation or location where you do not feel safe, turn around or get to a safe place. Report suspicious activities to the Police immediately
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Give at least a three-foot buffer between your vehicle and non-motorized traffic
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Be extra observant around school zones, parks and other places where children are present
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Be aware of your surroundings
Highlights 10 acres Soccer Restrooms Pavillion Walking Track
Park Feature
Wadman Park 2625 N 1050 E
Wadman Park is one of the newest parks in North Ogden. It was established in 2008 from collaboration with North Ogden City, Wadman Corporation, and R.A.M.P. funding. With over 10 acres of green space, this park is used year-round for youth soccer programs. In the winter, this park features some of the best sledding hills in all of North Ogden. There are restrooms, and a covered pavilion that seats 70 people and can be reserved between April and September. The views from the park are spectacular, and you can enjoy them while walking the track in the upper part of the park. Kids will enjoy the playground with its slides and climbing wall, and parents will enjoy the playground mat - no sand piles in the car on the way home. Along with being great for recreation, this park also serves as a functional detention basin for North Ogden City. Keep an eye out after heavy rains for the park to fill up and help hold the storm water. 8 NORTH OGDEN CONNECTION // April 2017
CITY NEWS
CITY DIRECTORY
Key Community Contacts Mayor: Brent Taylor - 801-513-6163 btaylor@nogden.org Council Members: Lynn Satterthwaite - 801-721-6521 lsatterthwaite@nogden.org Cheryl Stoker - 801-782-9302 cstoker@nogden.org
Volunteer! Join North Ogden for Comcost Cares Day
Saturday, April 22, 2017 We will be planting trees, rebuilding community gardens, landscaping, revamping the dog park and more all throughout North Ogden. For every volunteer that participates, Comcast will contribute a grant on his/her behalf. This grant money will go toward improvements for the City. Invite your family & friends! PLEASE BRING TOOLS & GLOVES! Sign up: Fill out a form available at the main office at North Ogden City by March 31. Bonus: Your wristband gets you a FREE t-Shirt, breakfast and lunch. Schedule 7-8 AM: Sign in, breakfast 8 AM- 12 PM: Service Projects 12 PM: Lunch
Service project happens rain or shine!
Household Hazardous Waste Program
The household hazardous waste program at Weber County Transfer Station (867 W Wilson Lane-Ogden) is for all Weber County residents. The program is FREE for household quantities of hazardous waste. Small business owners may be assessed a fee depending on quantities brought in. The hours and months of operation are every 3rd Saturday of the month beginning in April and ending in September. Hours of operation are 8am-1pm. For more information please call Weber County Transfer Station at 801-399-8803. Weber County Transfer Station encourages residents to take advantage of their FREE re-use center as well. The re-use shed contains used paint, thinners, approved pesticides and other misc. used products brought in by the public. It is available during regular business hours. Oil- 5 gallons per day per resident - Free to drop off Antifreeze - 5 gallons per day per resident - Free to drop off.
Phillip Swanson - 801-940-2111 pswanson@nogden.org Carl Turner - 801-737-0398 cturner@nogden.org Jim Urry - 801-668-1928 jurry@nogden.com City Hall: 801-782-7211 Planning Director:
801-737-2220 Rob Scott - rscott@nogden.org
City Recorder/ H.R. Director: 801-737-9830 Annette Spendlove - aspend@nogden.org Building:
801-737-2213 Gary Kerr - gkerr@nogden.org
Police:
Business 801-782-7219 Dispatch 801-629-8221 Emergency 911 Chief Kevin Warren - kwarren@nogden.org Paul Rhoades - prhoades@nogden.org
Public Works Director: 801-782-8111 David Espinoza - despinoza@nogden.org Shelly Robison - srobison@nogden.org Parks & Recreation: 801-737-0587 Tiffany Staheli - tstaheli@nogden.org Becca Godfrey - bgodfrey@nogden.org Jesse Felter - jfelter@nogden.org Nigil Bailey - nbailey@nogden.org City Admin./ City Attorney: Jon Call - jcall@nogden.org Senior Center: 801-782-6211 NORTH OGDEN CONNECTION // April 2017 9
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
Calendar of Events School and Senior events for April April 1 Senior Center - Game Day 10 AM Refreshments April 3-7 NOJH - No school - Spring Break Majestic - No school - Spring Break MMA - No school - Spring Break Weber - No school - Spring Break Lomond View Elem- No school - Spring Break NOE - No school - Spring Break April 6 Senior Center - Chat & Chew @ 5:30 PM April 7 Senior Center - Free Legal @ 4 PM April 11 Senior Center - Blood Pressure @ 11 AM NOJH - Baseball at Orion @ 3 PM Weber - Baseball at Northridge @ 3:30 PM Weber - Boys Tennis at Northridge @ 3:30 PM Weber - Soccer at Weber (vs Northridge) @ 3:30 April 12 Weber - Softball Olympus at Weber @ 8 AM NOJH - Late Start - 9 AM Senior Center - Foot Clinic @ 10 AM Weber - Track meet Clearfield at Weber @ 3 PM Weber - Baseball Northridge at Weber @ 3:30 MMA- Love and Logic, seminar for dads @ 6-8 PM April 13 Weber - Girls Golf at Birch Creek @ 12 PM NOJH - Track at Roy High @ 3 PM Weber - Boys Tennis Skyview at Weber @3:30 Weber - Soccer at Roy @ 3:30 PM Weber - Softball Fremont at Weber @ 3:30 Senior Center - Bingo @ 5:30 PM 10 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // April 2017
April 14 NOJH - NO SCHOOL NOE- NO SCHOOL Majestic - NO SCHOOL Weber - NO SCHOOL Lomond View Elem. - NO SCHOOL Weber - Baseball at Northridge @ 3:30 PM April 16 Senior Center - Gary Romer Dance @ 7 PM Potluck April 17 NOJH - Open house for the new Gym 3:30 PM April 18 NOJH - Baseball - Bye Weber - Baseball at Roy @ 3:30 PM Weber - Boys Tennis Clearfield at Weber @ 3:30 PM Weber - Soccer Sky View at Weber @ 3:30 PM Weber - Softball Roy at Weber @ 3:30 PM
EASTER EGG HUNTS North Ogden City North Ogden Park 2750 N 500 E, North Ogden, UT 84414 9 AM Sharp! (Be early) Pleasant View City Pleasant View Park 947 W Pleasant View Dr, Pleasant View, UT 84414 9 AM Sharp! (Be early) Connection Publishing Scavenger Hunt Party 9AM till 1:30PM at the North Ogden Park, immediately after the easter egg hunt. Fun booths and Kids activities and the drawing for our contest @10:30 April 21 MMA - Half Day, 8:30 AM - 1 PM NOJH - Track at Bonneville High @ 3 PM Weber - Warrior Invite Track meet at Weber @ 3 PM Weber - Baseball Weber at Roy @ 3:30 PM
April 19 April 22 Senior Center - Foot Clinic @ 10 AM Weber - MORP Dance 8:00 PM NOE - Kindergarten Round-up 1:30 PM (Last names A-K), 2:30 PM (Last names April 25 L-Z) NOJH - Baseball at TH Bell @ 3 PM Weber - Track meet Weber/Mtn. Weber - Baseball - Weber @ Sky Crest at Skyview @ 3 PM View 3:30 Weber - Baseball - Roy at Weber @ Disney's Weber - Boys Tennis - Roy at Weber The Little 3:30 PM @ 3:30 PM Mermaid MMA - Love and Logic, seminar Weber - Soccer - Mt. Crest at April 27-May 6 Weber @ 3:30 PM for dads @ 6-8 PM at Weber High Weber - Softball - at Mtn. Crest @ School April 20 3:30 Weber - Girls Golf at Logan River @ 12 PM April 26 NOJH - Baseball - Walquist at NOJH @ 3 NOJH - Mid terms PM NOJH - Late Start - 9 AM Weber - Boys Tennis - Weber at Fremont Weber - Track meet Weber/Roy at @ 3:30 PM Clearfield @ 3:00 PM Weber - Soccer - Weber at Clearfield @ Weber - Baseball - Sky View at Weber @ 3:30 PM 3:30 PM Weber - Softball Clearfield at Weber @ 3:30 PM April 27 Senior Center - Pam Cannon @ 5:30 PM Weber - Girls Golf at The Barn @ 12 PM Senior Center - Grief Class @ 2:30 PM
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NOJH - Baseball - South at NOJH @ 3 PM Weber - Boys Tennis - Weber at Mt. Crest @ 3:30 PM Weber - Softball - Skyview at Weber @ 3:30 PM Senior Center - Blood Pressure @ 4 PM Senior Center - Saddlestrings @ 5:30 PM MMA - Spring Concert 6-8 PM April 28 NOJH - Track at Weber High @ 3 PM Weber - Baseball at Skyview @3:30 PM April 29 Weber - Davis Invite Track Meet at Davis @ 8 AM April 27-May 6 Weber - Disney’s The Little Mermaid @ 7PM Evening performances, all seats reserved. The following prices are for the evening shows only: $6.00 Children 2-5 years (please no babes in arms) $8.00 Students (6-17) & Seniors (65 & older) $10.00 Adults 18 - 64 years
$12.00 Premium seating: All seats regardless of age. Premium seating is the first 5 rows of the 300 center section. May 6 Under The Sea Brunch 11:00AM - 12:45PM, show begins at 1:00PM. Tickets include Brunch, Activities, Pictures with the Characters and admission to the show. $15.00 children, students & adults $20.00 Premium seating: All seats regardless of age. Premium seating is the first 5 rows of the 300 center section.
Senior Center Activities and Programs
12:30 PM Strength exercises (weights) Wednesday 8:15 AM Hot Hula 9:00 AM Wood Carving 9:30 AM Bridge 10 AM Line Dancing 12:30 PM Pinochle Thursday 1 PM Center opens 1 PM Tap Dance Class 5:00 PM Dinner 5:30 PM Entertainment Friday 8:30 AM Hot Hula/Zumba 8:30 AM - 2 PM Ceramics/ Porcelain 9:30 AM Bridge 10 AM Yoga (Bring own mat)
Monday 8:30 AM -2 PM Ceramics/ Porcelain 10 AM Line Dancing 12:30 PM Pinochle COMING 1 PM Knitting/Crochet May 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th, 5:30-8pm SOON! 2 PM Tap Dance Class Healthy Marriage and Relationship Class. Tuesday Free class offered through Weber State University to 8:30 AM Zumba help couples enrich their relationships. Includes dinner, 9:30 AM Art childcare, and a gift card incentive. This class will be held 10 AM Line Dancing at OWCAP (3159 Grant Ave. Ogden) 12:30 PM Mah Jong
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CONTESTS
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April Cover Winners (Each winner received $50)
Scavenger Hunt Rules Details on page 13 —>
North Ogden Cover Dawn Culley-Easter Bunny
1. Each participant must visit each business and gather all 14 easter eggs with numbered stickers. The first clue is on the next page!
Pleasant View Cover Marjean Jolley-Spring Easter Eggs THERE WILL BE NO COVER PHOTO CONTEST FOR MAY!
2. You will receive one egg at each business location. Each egg will contain the next clue leading to the next business and egg.
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These businesses may or may NOT be involved in the scavenger hunt...
3. All 14 Easter Eggs must be turned in at the North Ogden Park the morning of April 15th before 10:30AM for entry into the contest. (Find the Connection Publishing Booth after the easter egg hunt at the North Ogden Park) 4. The Grand Prize will be $1000 cash and there will be a drawing for other prizes (must be present to win). 5. Extra entries will be awarded for selfies posted to our Facebook page @connectionpub. The first 5 selfies posted with all 14 eggs, will get 5 extra entries in the contest. The second 5 selfies posted will get 3 extra entries and the next 5 will get 1 extra entry each. 6. An adult must accompany minor children under 16 to each location to retrieve the next egg and clue. 7. Please keep the locations secret so that everyone can meet the challenge of figuring out the clues. 8. Every day we will post extra clues on our Facebook page for the 14 businesses and eventually we will release the name and location of the businesses if you haven’t figured it out already. Like and follow us @Connectionpub. Good Luck and happy hunting!
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Christian Carter- called to serve in the LDS Jacksonville Florida Mission. Leaving June 7th.
Congrats! Shayna Wiser was recently engaged to Conner. Wedding is planned for June 29th in the Ogden Utah LDS Temple.
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Students of the Month
Every month we recognize students who have been selected at their schools by their teachers.
Melissa Lopez Weber High School
I have had the honor of teaching Melissa Lopez as both a sophomore in World Civilizations and a senior in US Government and Citizenship. Melissa has been a fantastic student. As a sophomore, Melissa tried hard and seemed to enjoy the class but this year I have seen Melissa grow and become the Warrior I knew she could be. Melissa has a fantastic attitude. Every day she would come into my class with a smile and a positive outlook on the lesson. She was never bummed by anything we were doing and she honestly liked being here and learning all about the government. She also readily shared her opinion on key topics and issues when asked. Melissa always made my day better by being such a willing learner. As teachers, we get to choose one student a school year that makes a difference to Weber High. This year, I chose Melissa Lopez because she is everything a Warrior should be. She is respectful, talented, studious, and filled with an amazing attitude. I know that whatever she puts her mind to, she will accomplish! Keep up the good work Melissa --- Mrs. Butler
Caleb Casey
North Ogden Junior High School I am so grateful for having Caleb Casey as my NAL Manager & my Library Aide this year! His smiling presence makes my day! I know I can count on his diligence to perform whatever task required of him. He is the kind of rare student that will always be remembered and you wish you didn’t have to say goodbye to. I am so THANKFUL to have had Caleb this year and I know he will do great in whatever he chooses to do in life, because he is just a Great Young Man! -Karen Draper
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Camryn Sheen
Maria Montessori Academy Merriam-Webster defines ‘sheen’ as shining, resplendent. If one were to have a thesaurus with names in it, one could find the name Camryn to include the synonyms: competitive, leader, disciplined, powerful, fair, considerate, responsible, wise, mature, and witty. Combine Camryn and Sheen and you have this Maria Montessori Academy’s resplendent student of the month– Camryn Sheen. Camryn loves trail running and being active in the great outdoors. She plays competitive soccer and is very coachable. Her work ethic is impressive and her discipline amazing. She is a powerful force in all areas of her life. Camryn is comfortable being in her own skin. Solitude is a welcome friend that lends well to the enjoyment she finds in reading and writing. She is a big thinker. Need anything organized or planned? You would be wise to invite Camryn to your cause. She is able to see the big picture and break it down into actionable steps. Some may find Camryn somewhat reserved or quiet, but she does have a wild side, especially when high quantities of sugar are involved. The teachers at Maria Montessori want to acknowledge Camryn for her excellence in academics and leadership. We appreciate her curiosity, consistency, and her positive attitude. Her shining light is a positive example to all with whom she has contact. Congratulations Camryn!
Josh Howell
Orion Junior High School Josh Howell has been chosen as a Student of the Month for Orion Jr. High. Josh’s hobbies include baseball, camping and riding horses. His favorite class is Physics. Josh maintains a 3.9 GPA and is a great kid to have in class. He says that the teachers are the best part of Orion Jr. High. He is involved with the Orion Baseball Team and Honors Society. He has a goal to graduate with a 3.9 GPA and play baseball in college. He also wants to serve an LDS mission after high school. Josh is a great student and example to everyone at Orion. He is always kind, hardworking and friendly to everyone. Josh makes Orion Jr. High a great place to be.
We are excited to announce new Student of the Month Sponsorship. Intermountain Health is our first sponsor and we would like three more. Thank You! Each student will receive a $25 gift certificate as part of his/her reward. Students of the month are rewarded through the junior high and high schools in the area. Contact your school for information on how to qualify.
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COMMUNITY
SPOTLIGHT
EPEE FENCER: Wesley Johnson Wesley will be at the USA Junior World Championship Team for Men’s Epee in Bulgaria this month. BY DESIREE HUVEN
Let me say right up front I am a Mom and as such am so proud of my children, so this may be flavored a tad bit! My son Wesley Johnson graduated from Weber High in 2015, attended Orion Junior High as well. He has gone off to college but loves his hometown of Pleasant View and comes home as often as he can. This has been a banner year for Wesley. He just turned 20 and has made the USA Junior World Championship Team for Men’s Epee. This is huge. He will be representing the United States as a men’s epee fencer. The United States only sends their top 4 athletes to the World Championships, so this is quite the honor. He will be competing in Bulgaria in April, wearing the Stars and Stripes. He has accomplished this while being a student athlete with all the rigors of college along with his training.
He also recently competed at the Pan Am Championships 3 - 7 March 2017, in Havanna, Cuba and took home Gold for the USA. He also anchored the USA team and lead that team to Gold as well. The Team is currently ranked 3rd in the world and Wesley is ranked 14th in the World in Junior Men’s Epee which is the highest seed of any American fencer in Junior Men’s Epee. All this from a small Utah town, we are so proud. Local coach, Kenny Nopens, has been his coach for 10 years at School House Fencing (schoolhousefencing.com). Pleasant View folks are going on the world stage and making their dreams come true.
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COMMUNITY
PETS
PRECIOUS PETS
TAFFY + THE CHICKENS
(Missy, Vanilla (Nillie), Skyler, Sunny, Goldie & Fern)
All animals live in harmony and love to be held and petted by their owners. BY ELLA SMITH
Taffy (the cat) is a gray and peach shorthair with a pink and gray nose. She loves to play and run around and climb on her scratching post. We adopted her from the Davis County Animal Shelter. She was only 5 months old and only 3.2 pounds. We were worried because she was a big scaredy cat. She had never been in a house before so she was hiding all the time but after a few days she warmed up to us and now cuddles in our laps all the time! We also have 6 chickens Missy, Vanilla (Nillie), Skyler, Sunny, Goldie, & Fern. They are all free range hens. We bring them in our house all the time to cuddle with them. They are our babies and we love them to death. They are all different breeds of chickens so they lay different colored eggs. We get about 20 eggs a week! So we sell the eggs to our neighbors. We have had chickens for 7 years and this is the sweetest bunch of chickens we have ever had. We teach all of our chickens how to jump up for bread and to spin around. Missy even knows how to squat when we are coming because she loves to be picked up! Our oldest chicken, Sunny, is 6 years old and she is a Gold Bantam. She doesn’t lay eggs anymore but she is the sweetest chicken we have ever had and she cuddles with us for hours!
That's right! Even chickens need a hug sometime!
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We teach all of our chickens how to jump up for bread and to spin around.
COMMUNITY
HISTORY
“EASTERING”
BY NORTH OGDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM
This month we are taking a journey into the past at Easter time. There were several different rock formations in the foothills of North Ogden, and, of course, no houses. Alice Wyatt, who was born in 1923, remembers some of the formations, known as Brown Rock,Gray Rock, Frog Rock, and Half-moon Rock.The Saturday before Easter was a time to get together with neighbors and friends and go “Eastering” in the foothills.
People would take picnic lunches and hike up the foothills to their favorite rocks to eat. Sometimes the Easter Bunny would hide hard-boiled eggs for the children to find. After lunch, the children would play games, look for arrowheads, and gather wildflowers while the adults enjoyed each other’s company. Alice remembers Margaret Shupe taking all the kids in the neighborhood to go Eastering. Depending on the weather that day, they sometimes wore snowsuits and sometimes summer clothing. Along the way, children picked wildflowers for their mothers to put in vases, and gathered Sego Lilies to plant when they got home.
Left-Right: Snooks and Taggert families, Shaw family picnicking at Frog Rock, The Spackman family, Easter 1961
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Big O Tires (North Ogden) BY RYAN SPELTS
When Mike Westbroek was young his older brother used to try and get him to come help him work on his old car. Mike never liked it because it would get him all greasy. Who would have thought that many years later, Mike would be celebrating 33 years in the tire and mechanic business.
Above: Mike Westbroek and his team at Big O Tires focus on customer service & education.
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Mike worked for the Big O Tires on Wall Ave for 4 years. The owners approached the business differently. Their goal was to treat everyone like they are family. Be straight forward and to try and educate the customer so they understand what is wrong with their vehicle. After Mike began to manage the shop and several years of breaking company sales records by following the values of only selling what is needed while educating customers, the owner decided to sell his Big O Tires store on Riverdale Rd to Mike. He stayed on Riverdale for 11 years. Mike decided to build at his current location in North Ogden 18 years ago, which has been wonderful but it was a scary move at the time. Today Mike and his two brothers run the shop with the
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Owner Mike Westbroek managed Big O Tires for several years and when the opportunity came to buy the store, he took it.
same values he learned when first in the business. Treat everyone equally, and like they are your family. Be welcoming and honest and only sell what is needed. Often when people come in with problems it is a stressful time. Most people don’t understand what is going wrong with their vehicle so there has to be a level of trust that the repair specialist is being honest. Mike and his team are often seen taking a customer back into their shop to show them what is happening. Mike knew early on that being an entrepreneur was more his pace than to go through school and following the traditional route. He and his wife raised 2 boys and 2 girls. He has served many in the community through the scouting program. He spent 25 years in various positions working with local young men in the Boy Scouts. He and his wife love to camp and hike. Mike remembers being fascinated with photography when he was an 11 year old scout earning his
Photography Merit Badge. Over the years his love of photography has grown and developed, and today one of his favorite hobbies is wildlife photography. He and his wife have a great love for our National Parks. They have visited 12 of the 59 total parks and have plans to visit more. His favorites are Yellowstone and Glacier National Park.
Mike and his two brothers run the shop with values they learned early on: honesty, treat everyone equally and only sell wthat is needed.
COMMUNITY
IMPROVEMENT
Renovations at North Ogden Junior High BY PRESTON WEST & BRIANNA WOODEN
North Ogden Junior High has been around for quite some time. It was originally built in 1968, making it up to almost a half century old. Up till this year, most major areas of the school have never been renovated. The only gym was small and cramped, and plays were performed on a stage at the end of the cafeteria. When school board member, Dean Oborne, visited the Junior High to attend a play performance, he noticed that the school needed more space to improve the school’s theater department productions. And that is how the renovations started. As you may have noticed, there have been many improvements both inside and outside of the school. Even if you are not a student here at North, you can certainly see the construction going on as you drive by the school’s campus. Not only did we get a brand new gym, we also have changed the paint in the school hallways, gotten a new elevator, updated the carpet, and most importantly, built a beautiful new, production-ready stage. Focusing on the new and old gym, there are many differences between the two. As many people say, “out with the old, in with the new;” we have done just that. We’ve increased the space of the new gym to a whopping 18,000 square feet, with bleachers extending across three sides of the gym. As for the old gym, it has been turned into an auditorium with a fantastic professional grade stage, complete with curtains and a state-ofthe-art sound and lighting systems. The stage is said to be the largest in the Weber School District. With all this improvement, you might say, “This has got to cost a fortune!” However, according to Principal Wendy Long, no NOJH school funds are being spent; but how does that work? Well, the school board voted and passed a bond to help fund this project. Principal Long, reports that the construction has been a
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seamless process. Not only does she want to thank some of those who helped: Bott Pantone and Saunders Construction, but she also says, “I would like to thank the parents and the community members for allowing this effort to take place, because it really impacts the school dynamics and the positive reaction the students have when they come into the building.”
If you are interested in seeing the renovations here at North Ogden Junior High, there will be an open house Monday, April 17th, 3:30pm, at the school: 575 E 2900 N, North Ogden. Feel free to walk around the school, and gaze at all the amazing changes on campus. Hope to see you there! CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // April 2017 21
COMMUNITY
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT
"I had to go really bad"
BY NAMELESS
Sometimes life is out of our control...literally.
I was teaching at Ben Lomond High School and one day right after school I was headed to use the ladies room ( I had to go really bad). But half way to the bathroom a fight broke out between two girls - right in front of me. So I decided I would intervene and stepped into the lay wedging myself between the two. I weighed probably as much as the two combined, but they were not to be deterred. The one used me as a shield from the punches of the other who was basically on my back. Each girl had a handful of hair of the other. I realized the mistake I had
made because now I was caught between the two and could not get out of the middle. Finally, two boy students grabbed a girl a piece and split the three of us up. I was happy for the help, but then I realized I had completely wet my pants. I guess the exertion and adrenaline caused by the fight aided in my loss of bladder control. And here I was in the hall with dozens of onlookers. To make it worse I had to escort the girls to the principal’s office. To this day I tell myself that no one noticed. Or at least I hope they didn’t. I had to quit my job and change my name after that - JK.
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DIY project
The perfect desk
BY ANN PARK
Here it is. The PERFECT desk. The minute I sat down at it for the first time, I was promoted to Executive Director of My Life. The desk and I have done a lot of work together since then. I chose the dimensions for comfort, function, and for an ideal fit in the room. The file drawers are exactly the right size to fit hanging file folders. The center drawer is a keyboard tray and the left side houses a PC tower. I dovetailed the drawers front and back for strength and durability. The drawer fronts highlight some of the most striking grain.
Done!
THE WOOD This desk began life as a walnut tree in my neighbor’s yard. After a long, full life, the tree had to be taken out. We took it to the lumber mill where they sliced it into planks. Unless you began with a very straight tree, the planks will be curved or crooked. Big shock, I know. They will be tree-shaped. They will also need time to dry, especially if they were cut from a living tree. If you plan on working with freshly cut wood often, you’ll want a good moisture meter. This will help you to know when your wood is dry enough to work with. If the wood is air drying, you’ll want to be patient and leave it alone for 8-12 months before you cut and shape it. Green wood will move, shrink, twist and warp as it dries. Even after drying, wood can have a lot of movement. Watch for pieces that have crooked grain because the wood has pressure stored inside it. When you start sawing, it can move and the kerf can close onto the saw blade and jam. My best tip is to cut large pieces in stages. For example, if the workpiece is three inches thick, you can divide the depth into three or four sections, starting with a shallow cut, and moving progressively deeper until you make a final through cut. Another way to make sure you’re leaving extra room for the saw blade is by making two side by side cuts to expand the kerf.
BEGIN I use a surface planer to smooth the faces. Once the piece is flat, use a table saw or a rail saw to true up the edges. Now that your wood is surfaced on four sides, you can cut pieces to size. Multiple pieces are put together to make up the desktop and the four side panels. I use a biscuit joiner or a domino joiner to join the pieces into panels. Make sure the edges of the pieces are very clean and true, otherwise the pieces won’t come together well. You can glue and clamp several pieces of wood at the same time to form a panel, just make sure the whole thing is very flat as it dries.
DRAWERS Dovetails are the best, of course, and I use a router with a dovetailing jig. It will take some practice to get the fit perfect. They should be snug, but not so tight that there is no room for the glue. When you assemble, remember to clean off any squeeze out glue before it dries.
all the details... SANDING Hopefully your work is already smooth enough to start with 150 grit. Smooth is good. If you need 40 grit to even things up, you should be more careful with the cutting and assembly. Yes. Sadly, I know this from experience too. And yes, I might be the only girl who files her sandpaper by grit. You probably already know this too, but sanding is really boring. It’s best to be really careful with the other parts of your woodworking so there is much less to do. Only sand by hand in emergencies. I’ve never regretted buying a power sander. Or another sander, or a bigger sander, or a belt sander, or detail sander--- and so on.
PREPARING FOR FINISH When you’re done sanding it’s time to put some finish on your project! Always clean and tack your wood thoroughly. Inspect every part of your project carefully. This is your very last chance to touch things up. Once you start applying finish, there is no going back. Use a matching wood filler on cracks or defects in the wood. And sadly, to correct any place that you might have (GASP!) made a mistake. I used epoxy to fill holes or large defects, and I have loved the finished look. I color the epoxy a deep dark brown-black before I apply it. It looks good against the varied wood tones.
FINISH Whatever kind of finish you use, follow the directions! Make sure it’s not too cold when you apply it, and that you allow proper drying time. Multiple light coats look better than thick heavy coats. Make sure the light is good, and look across your surfaces with a flashlight to make sure you’re not missing anything. Watch for runs, drips or extra thirsty places in the wood. I love the finished desk, and I use it every day.
Try a DIY project...you might be surprised how much you enjoy it!
Why & how to grow your own
GARDEN
BY TESS WOODS
Growing up on a farm we grew most of what we ate, and boy, did we eat well! Peas, radishes, turnips, beets, carrots, green beans, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, corn, potatoes, greens, squash, and strawberries. I learned to love gardening. My mother was an amazing gardener and we spent many happy hours “playing in the dirt.” She taught me a lot about life and the importance of always “hoeing to the end of the row.” I’ve wondered at times why I enjoy gardening so much and I think I’ve figured it out. The benefits are incredible! Gardening can reduce stress. It’s a great place to work out your frustrations, as you rid the garden of weeds. Exposure to soil and plants can help improve your immune system. It’s a great physical work out, better than the gym! Working in the soil can make you happier. You eat better, because you are eating fresh vegetables from your own garden. It also exercises your brain as you plan and research your seeds and plants, and figure the best way to maintain and care for your garden. Gardening is also an amazing way to spend time with your family!
TIPS FOR SUCCESS! With these terrific benefits, no one can say, “no” to gardening! Now that we have answered the question, “Why Grow a Garden”, let’s go on to the How-to of gardening.
STEP 1: PICK THE RIGHT GARDEN SPOT AND PREPARE THE SOIL. You want an area that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. You will want to get a soil test of your garden (www.usual.usu.edu) for about $15. That will tell you what fertilizer you need to add to your soil. Because of our wonderful North Ogden clay soil, you will need to add 2-3 inches of organic matter each year to maintain a good growing soil. What is organic matter? It is material that was once living, such as compost, leaves, grass clippings, and manures. It is best if the material has been composted. But if it hasn’t, add nitrogen to help break it up. If your soil is so bad that it won’t grow anything, consider using raised beds, grow boxes, or container gardens.
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"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." -Aubrey Hepburn
STEP 3: FOLLOW YOUR GARDEN PLAN. Till your garden area when it is dry enough (i.e., when you pick up a handful of dirt, squeeze it into a ball, and toss it up in the air; if it falls apart it’s time.) Rake your garden smooth. Plant your seeds and seedlings according to their planting instructions. I like to use a string to keep the rows somewhat straight. Carefully, water the seeds and keep them moist for proper germination. Also, water the seedlings carefully so as to not damage the leaves, stems or roots.
STEP 4: WATER, WEED, AND FERTILIZE, AS NEEDED. A
Enjoy the harvest! PIck produce at the peak of ripeness.
STEP 2: CREATE A PLAN. Decide what type of watering system you want to use in your garden. Probably the easiest and most efficient is a drip system. Research the vegetables you want to grow and know how much area each plant type will need. Draw a “garden map.” Make sure your plants will have adequate room to grow. Plant vegetables that you and your family will enjoy eating. Buy good quality seed and seedlings. Remember, you reap what you sow! Make sure you have the proper tools for gardening, such as, gloves, shovel, hoe, rake, and weeder. It is always easier to do the job with the right tools!
simple way to see if your plants have enough water is to put a finger in the soil and make sure it feels moist two or three inches below the surface. It is better to water one or two times a week rather than a little every day. . .as my dad use to say “water deep”. Weed from the beginning and weed almost every day. . .your plants will love you for it! Never give up the fight! And remember, it’s great exercise! Keep your hoe sharp. Pull weeds when the soil is wet and hoe weeds when it is dry. Also, mulch can prove effective in reducing weeds and holding in the soil’s moisture. There are two types of mulch, organic and inorganic. Organic mulches include bark, grass clippings, leaves and newspaper, which will decompose over time and become rich organic matter. Inorganic mulch includes plastic film or landscape fabric, which mainly block weeds. Fertilize as the plants require. If you encounter problems with insects or disease, ask local professionals or do a little online research. And I like to think that it helps to talk to your plants; sometimes they just need an encouraging word!
STEP 5: HARVEST YOUR CROPS AND ENJOY! Make the most of what you grow. Pick the vegetables at the peak of ripeness. Remember to keep picking since the more you pick, the more new fruits will form. Preserve what you don’t use immediately by freezing, canning, or drying. You will enjoy the fruits of your labors during the long winter.
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RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT
FORREST FENN'S TREASURE
BY MEG SOLOMON
SEARCHING FOR ILLUSIVE TREASURE, DAVID SANDERS, A RETIRED GREEN BERET DISCOVERED THE REAL PRIZE IS TIME WITH HIS FAMILY IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. Fourteenth times a charm, maybe. What started out as a whim, turned into adventure for one North Ogden family. Spending most of his life dressed in fatigues, fighting with some of the best in the country, retired Lt. Colonel David Sanders decided to put his training to good use. For the last year he’s combed the Rocky Mountains in search of art collector, Forrest Fenn’s treasure. While Sanders comes up empty on tangible goods, each visit turns out treasures of memories and family. For 30 years Sanders served as a Green Beret, graduating Ranger School, eventually spending years in the Utah National Guard as a paratrooper. A faulty shoot, landed the officer with a traumatic brain injury and a blown knee. From there he puttered around his green house, taking up stained glass, even coached the All Army Soccer team. Continuing his theme of jack-of-all trades, Sanders took up the infamous Thrill of The Chase tracking down Fenn’s infamous treasure saying, “It just seemed kind of like an adventure. I wanted to see if it was something I could do. Options were unlimited.” In the last year one man died looking for a treasure with no map. Only a poem directs searchers through thousands of miles of uncharted, unforgiving landscape. This turned out to be the combination Sanders needed to feel that old adrenaline he missed from his Guard days. While this old military man isn’t keen on giving clues to his search, he can admit to kayaking a river with his daughter just as spring runoff surged. This was his first time scaling barren mountains looking for Fenn knows what, so his wife and daughter tagged along to make sure his TBM didn’t get the best of him. Despite years of training, his 30-something daughter had nary spent a night in the woods, let alone kayak a river. Hours of searching turned up nothing but a moose skeleton, rusty pots, and monumental views. From there the trio turned back toward the river. As father and daughter headed down river, they snagged on rocks. Sanders told his daughter never to leave the boat, she ignored, jumping out only to be immediately swallowed by Indian clay below the surface. Channeling a 28 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // April 2017
learned calm, Sanders directed his daughter how to slowly pull herself from the mud, now chest deep. Consider it a lesson learned for a novice woodswoman.
Sanders’ daughter said it best, “The best
part of this treasure is watching my dad use skills he spent his life developing. While most enjoy retirement sipping tea in the sun, my dad is putting on boots, trekking through mud, and roughing it.”
This was just the first time searching for Fenn’s treasure. A number of times after, Sanders took to the mountains camping with his wife, his son, and sons-in-law. The family joke remains to be, “What happens in the Rockies, stays in the Rockies.” Most times Sanders goes to search on his own, putting his body and brain to the test as he tries to pinpoint clues, and remind himself just what he’s capable of accomplishing. Sanders explained, “I like being off by myself, risk taking. It’s just relying on me, keeping myself alive.” As the Rocky Mountains continue to thaw, Sanders is ready to launch his latest attempt on the search for treasure. Both his daughter and her husband are planning to join, wanting a taste of adventure. While each trip saw better planning, experience, and timing, each trip also comes with a bit of the unknown. While some may shake their heads, questioning if the hunt is worth the time Sanders disagrees,” It’s not a waste of time because the area is so beautiful, but you wonder where you made the mistake, if the treasure's already gone or what I did not understand.” Thousands comb the West searching for treasure, reportedly worth two-million dollars, for this family it’s about more than ancient jewels; it’s about the thrill of the hunt. Sanders’ daughter said it best, “The best part of this treasure is watching my dad use skills he spent his life developing. While most enjoy retirement sipping tea in the sun, my dad is putting on boots, trekking through mud, and roughing it.”
COMMUNITY
YOUTH COUNCIL
RECENT EVENTS
BY RICHIE ARMENDARIZ
On the 25th of January the Youth City Council went to the Utah Capitol to take a tour of the Capitol Building. We participated in a mock bill debate similar to a bill that was debated in our own state. Afterwards we went to the Salt Palace and we listened to motivational speakers Derreck Kayongo and Aron Ralston. Derreck Kayongois is the 2013 CNN Hero, he recycles soap to make new soaps and gives the soap to people in underdeveloped countries. Aron Ralston is the author of Between a Rock and a Hard Place and whom the movie 127 Hours to Live is based on. During lunch the Governor stopped by and said a few words too. We have concluded our Cash & Cans food drive. The money and cans that you donated went to Youth Futures, a local teen homeless shelter. The total weight of all the items was 780 pounds. In March, we attended our annual Leadership Conference at USU. The training we receive there continues to help us improve our leadership skills.
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If you know someone who will be in 9th-12th grades this fall, tell them to join our City’s Youth Council. Help change For more information, contact our community! the City Office during regular business hours. NORTH OGDEN CONNECTION // April 2017 29
Affleck Restorative & Prosthetic Dentistry By Christian Pieper | Photos by Melissa Spelts
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veryone needs regular dental work, and there are a lot of dentists out there who do a great job. But what if you’re missing one or more teeth as a result of congenital issues, injury, or decay? For that you need a special kind of dentist - someone with the training and expertise required to replace teeth with appropriate prosthetics. That kind of dentist is called a prosthodontist. While many dentists may provide “cosmetic dentistry’ or similar services, only a prosthodontist is trained in this specific specialty. We are lucky to have a certified prosthodontist serving our population right here in North Ogden. Dr. Michael Affleck is a certified dentist and prosthodontist proud to provide these services to Weber Valley patients. Dr. Affleck got his degree in dentistry in 2001 from the University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry. He then went on to complete the requisite three additional years of training with the advanced prosthodontics training program to be verified as a prosthodontist.
or as complex as crafting a prosthetic to replace multiple lost or damaged teeth. No matter how complex, the expertise and training of a prosthodontist is necessary to ensure that these implants are done properly so they can last, in most cases, for the remainder of the patient’s life. ‘Many people think that prosthodontics is a primarily cosmetic field, and that just isn't the case,”Dr. Affleck adds. “The health of the entire mouth is often dependent on replacing missing or damaged teeth. Prosthodontists don't just make the smile look good as new; they frequently add to the patient’s overall comfort, functionality and mouth health.” As the population ages, prosthodontics is becoming more and more important.
“Many people don’t realize the amount of work and training that goes into developing a specialty like prosthodontics,” Dr.
“People are living longer,”explains Dr. Affleck, “Medical technology has made it possible for many of us to live longer than sometimes our teeth.” Prosthodontists are essential to helping the aging population maintain their ability to eat, speak and smile as they always have, despite the natural process that happens to teeth over time.
Affleck says. “I went to school for an entirely new degree for prosthodontics, and that expertise is what I’m building my practice on today”.
Certified prosthodontists are a rare breed among dentists. Dr. Affleck is one of only a handful of specialists in Utah with this certification. As a result, Dr. Affleck receives patients from all over the Weber and Salt Lake valleys, and from as far away as Idaho and Wyoming and Nevada.
Prosthodontics, also known as prosthetic or restorative dentistry, is the branch of dentistry dedicated to replacing missing teeth and rehabilitating deficient teeth, with the use of implants, dentures, crowns, bridges and other prosthetics.
“Every day, I have the chance to help people. I’ve put 16 years into my training and building my prosthodontics practice here in North Ogden,” Dr. Affleck adds. I’m proud to be able to serve people from all over the valley and the surrounding areas. ”
Those processes can be as simple as replacing a broken tooth
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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FRAUD By George Grossenbaugh
• Never sign a contract containing blank spots. Unacceptable terms could be entered later.
They say lightning doesn’t strike the same place twice, but disaster can if you fall victim to unscrupulous contractors.
• Pay a contractor in full or sign a completion
The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that insurance fraud accounts for about 10 percent of all property casualty claims. While the majority of contractors are trustworthy, some take advantage of vulnerable policyholders, and the added expense can result in higher insurance costs for all consumers.
While your instincts may be to rush through the process of finding the help to restore your property, taking the time to find the right contractor can save time, money and additional frustration in the long run.
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FOOD
INDULGENT EATS
A FRESH TWIST on a favorite dessert!
Bachelor’s Delight
FA M ILY FAVO R IT E!
Recipe by Melissa Spelts In 1965 my mom (Patrice Miller) went to visit her uncle Graham Frehner and his family in California. After a fun afternoon on the beach they made this yummy taco salad they called Bachelor’s Delight. It has been a family favorite ever since. The perfect meal for large groups. Its very easy to make and so yummy!
Frijtos Chili (2 cans chili, 1 can black beans, 1 can diced tomatoes with jalapeños) Shredded cheese Chopped lettuce Olives Cut up radishes Ketchup or salsa Sour cream on top Stacking order… Frijtos first. Chili second and then everything else.
Lemon Bar “Brownies” Recipe by Marjean Jolley
Lemons are a great spring flavor
Brownies 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened 2 large eggs 2 1/2 tsp lemon zest 2 T lemon juice Lemon Glaze 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1 T lemon juice 2 tsp lemon zest Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Zest and juice two small lemons; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixture fitted with the paddle attachement, beat the flour, sugar, salt, and softened butter until combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined. Pour into the flour mixture and beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Pour into baking dish and bake for 25 minutes, or until just starting to turn golden around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before glazing. When brownies are cooled completely, make the glaze by whisking together all three ingredients. Spread over the brownies with a rubber spatula, cut into bars, and serve!
FOOD
HEALTHY EATS
Fruit Salsa
Recipe by Marjean Jolley
1 lb. strawberries cut small 3 kiwi cut small pineapple (can use canned) cut small 2 golden delicious apples, cut small ( peeled or unpeeled) Mix all together and add 1 T. Sugar and 1 T. Brown sugar. Mix. Serve with cinnamon chips.
Kiwis and strawberries are rich in Vitamin C. This time of the year is the best time to get fresh strawberries.
*note: you could add any kind of fruit that you love, peaches in season, raspberries, mangos, etc. I don’t know how melons would be. Cinnamon Chips Flour tortillas (I used the thicker kind) Cinnamon and sugar Pan spray (butter flavor if you have it) Cut the tortillas into triangles. Spread on a cookie sheet. Spray with pan spray. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over the top and spray again. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. YUM!!
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OUTSIDE
LOCAL TRAILS
Hiking in the snow
OGDEN CANYON OVERLOOK TRAIL BY MARK HANSEN
Still hibernating?
April is an excellent time to crawl out of the cave and rollick in the last of the resplendent winter landscapes. Lace up the boots and have a go at this pleasant little jaunt that will draw you out of your sleepy-season coma and fill your lungs with cool, bracing air. Anticipate some extra time to savor the vistas of the surrounding mountains and, particularly, the magnificent view as you peer down the canyon into Ogden and beyond to the western desert. First, you must get yourself to the Maples parking area of Snowbasin Ski Resort. It’s located north of the main lodge. Crossing the road at the far northwest corner, you’ll see a gated entrance onto a gravel road. If there’s still snow, it may be a groomed Nordic skiing trail. This leads to the Maples campground and picnic area. You will go slightly downhill, then back up again, passing through nice stands of aspen trees and moose-inviting meadows. Upon arriving at the west side of the open picnic area, the trailhead appears with a small sign to mark the way. From here, the single-track trail winds its way uphill with long, gentle switchbacks, ultimately gaining a small saddle. At this point, the trail diverges off to the right and left. Going right will eventually take you to the summit of Sardine Peak, a worthwhile endeavor of its own for those with a bit more fortitude. Staying left will switchback you up through some nice conifers and along the spine of a ridge to get you out to the canyon overlook. The unparalleled view here commands your attention. Never mind if there are crowds, find some peace and tranquility in the splendorous panorama that sprawls out before you. The Ogden Canyon Overlook trail is about 5.5 miles out-and-back with an elevation gain of just under 1000 vertical feet. Early spring can bring a mixed bag of conditions – snow, dirt, and mud. The beautiful thing about traveling on packed snow is that you don’t have to confine yourself to the beaten path, just choose the way that appeals to you. But, consider what may be lurking beneath your footprint. Take care not to damage small trees, signs, or picnic tables. In winter, avalanche risk is usually quite low, however, always be informed and prepared, and don’t venture off into steep, unknown terrain. If the snow is too shallow, you may be leaving a Right: This trail is rated as moderate so a great option for kids!
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lasting scar on the terra firma below. Please don’t use muddy trails! If it is sticking to your heels or wheels, turn around. This trail is rated as moderate, so even the kids and grandkids will find it mostly agreeable.
The Ogden Canyon Overlook is an outstanding year-round hike and has gained popularity with mountain bikers, trail runners, Nordic skiers and snowshoers. Whatever your mode of travel, the smoothly packed trail is exceptionally friendly to all types of mountain-going bi-peds, young and old, fast and slow.
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