North Ogden Connection April 2022

NORTH OGDEN CONNECTION

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GROWING FLOWERS & BEES: A local resident’s story

Banana Streudel Sourdough Muffin Recipe pg. 40

April 2022

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by Connection Publishing© www.northogdenconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com | (801) 624-9652 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristina Case WRITERS Mayor Neal Berube Hailey Minton Ryan Spelts Jenny Goldsberry Ann Park Kristina Case Suzie Long

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ave you ever looked back at your life and wondered why everything didn’t turn out as originally planned? If you’re like me, you may have concluded that, over time, most things generally have a way of working out. When I started working at Associated Food Stores, over 30 years ago, the CEO at the time had a sticker inside every one of his suit coats that said: “You Gotta Believe!” At first, I thought it was a little corny, but, over time, I learned there was truth in that statement. Things may not work out exactly like we want, but with patience and belief, and if we embrace the season we are in, there can be a degree of peace and happiness in most situations. We just Gotta Believe there is!

“If we embrace the season we are in, there can be a degree of peace and happiness in most situations.”

Based upon our experiences in life, we view how things should be. Sometimes, we look around and wonder why things are better for our neighbor or the family of our friends. Some look around North Ogden and wonder why we don’t have this type of business or why the city just can’t stay like it was when we moved here many years ago. These are all good questions, but just like with life, everything doesn’t turn out exactly the way we want it. However, over time I believe things have a way of working out, and they will in North Ogden! There are many opportunities in our community that can improve our quality of life, and they are being vetted by those who have North Ogden’s best interest in mind.

Councilman Dalpias and the economic development committee, chaired by Terry Bexell, are pursuing those opportunities.

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By now most of you know what eatery will be on the property just west of the library. For those of you who are still wondering, Phil and Mike Child are opening a Nielsens Frozen Custard! We appreciate their continued investment in the city and wish them great success.

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The major motivation for business development in the city should be to enhance the quality of life in our city. Another component is the sales tax revenue that is generated. Without growth in sales tax revenues, the city must increase its reliance on property taxes, which puts additional burdens on homeowners. None of us want that! As your elected officials, we are committed to seeking a balance in revenues that is equitable. You can help this balance by shopping in North Ogden whenever possible.

As spring approaches, it’s a great time for renewal and to look at how we view things. For those who choose to do this, I would encourage you to invoke the saying “You Gotta Believe.”

Have an awesome April!

Mayor Neal Berube

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Beyond the basics sourdough recipes

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COMMUNITY Calendar of Events Students of the Month Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet DIY Distilled Water Do-It-Yourself Cleaning Suplies North Ogden Trivia WHS Student named Presidential Scholar

16 A LOOK BACK

Early Home Costs

Abigail Rigby Ad Design Hyrum Rappleye Ad Design

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A local resident’s story of growing flowers and bees

Kendal Rae Jensen Sales

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Diane Liberator Sales

Cover photo by Kristina Case

22 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS

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40 RECIPES

Beyond the Basics Sourdough Recipes

Special Advertisement Pages Heiner’s Insurance Center IntegraLAW Major Brent Taylor Foundation

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CITY COUNCIL UPDATE

Tracy Preece

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The council received some training on Roberts Rules of Order. A good discussion resulted from the training, and the council is looking at updating their rules to align better with modern practices.

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The North Ogden Parks and Trails committee made a presentation on their survey results. The results indicated that, of the 250 people surveyed, an increase or focus on the parks in the city would be an effective use of the council time and resources.

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The council approved an ordinance change, which would allow for larger propane tanks in the city. There was a lot of discussion around the safety of these tanks and their locations. It was clarified that the state regulates these safety provisions.

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The council continued its visioning discussion and setting the goals for the city. This will play an important role in upcoming budget discussions.

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The current city hall and police station property has been rezoned to the Civic Zone. The Civic Zone was created to allow for uses like schools and government buildings to be developed throughout the city with appropriate standards. Most of the setbacks and building height standards are the same as other areas of the city.

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Officer Preece began her career with the North Ogden City Police Department in 2019 and plays a crucial role in the success of our youth.

Not only does she provide stability and security for many students at North Ogden Junior High School as their School Resource Officer, but she also teaches the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program to the younger students at the local elementary schools, guiding them in the right direction. Tracy diligently works on teaching the students how to communicate and handle conflict and is a role model that many look up to. When she’s not teaching in the classrooms or patrolling the hallways, you can often find her on the playground playing tag with the students or just answering the “cool” questions many students have for police officers.

Office Preece doesn’t stop at the requirements of being a school resource officer; she exceeds those expectations every single day by focusing on peer-to-peer relationships for the students and by making learning fun by showing rather than telling. A positive project Tracy shares with the students during Hope Week is an exercise with goggles that emulate what it’s like to drink and drive. Students have the opportunity to wear these goggles as they ride a trike through cones. Students learn that it’s not cool to drink and drive after this experience and hopefully Tracy saves many lives in the future by doing this.

When Tracy’s not at work, she enjoys being in nature and spending time with her family. She enjoys camping, hiking, and playing in the water with her dogs. When it’s cold outside, you can find her inside under a warm blanket playing video games.

Her favorite thing about North Ogden is the “amazing people and very supportive culture.” The scenery is “magnificent,” and she loves seeing the sunrise coming up over the mountains as she comes into the city each morning.

Thank you for protecting our city and caring for our children. We appreciate you!

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The Cherry on Top: LaVern Cottrell

BY HAILEY MINTON

LaVern Cottrell was born and raised in North Ogden. She has a deep connection with history, which stems back to helping her father. After open heart surgery, her father was given 12 more years of life. LaVern and her daughter did all the typing for his contribution to a history book about North Ogden and Pleasant View. Her aunt helped with another book. Today, LaVern owns the original documents that went into those books.

She played a part in creating the North Ogden Historical Museum. “The Mayor Gary Harrop asked five of us to start a museum. I was one of the five.” She started a mini family history center and collected thousands of pictures and many family histories from people living in North Ogden and Pleasant View.

Her connections with family who cared about preserving history certainly gave her a jump start on her work.

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Camp for a time too. There, she traveled to elementary schools as a part of their outreach program to teach children about pioneers.

She also volunteered at the Ogden Family History Center for eight years, and she was a merit badge counselor for the genealogy merit badge for the Boy Scouts. This Cherry on Top goes to you, LaVern, for preserving and passing on history, including our own here in North Ogden. Thanks for all you have invested in helping us see where we’ve come from.

Thank you for preserving and passing on history in North Ogden!

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Flood Zones

Key Community Contacts

Questions regarding flood zones should be directed to Lorin Gardner, city engineer, at 801-782-8111. FEMA flood maps are available for your review at the city offices. We also have elevation certificates.

Mayor: Neal Berube: 801-686-0688 nberube@nogden.org

Questions, comments, accolades?

Go to www.northogdencity.com/i-want-to/contact-us or see community contacts, right, for information.

City Council Meetings The mayor and council welcome your input and attendance at the council meetings held the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, starting at 6 p.m. Work sessions are held as needed on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Check visitnorthogdencity.com/meetings for changes.

For more news www.northogdencity.com

Council Members: Phillip Swanson: 801-940-2111 pswanson@nogden.org Charlotte Ekstrom: 801-920-6987 cekstrom@nogden.org Blake Cevering: 801-549-8202 bcevering@nogden.org Ryan Barker: 801-814-4306 rbarker@nogden.org Jay D. Dalpias: 385-405-6061 jddalpias@nogden.org City Hall:

801-782-7211

Planning:

801-737-9841 Scott Hess - planning@nogden.org

City Recorder:

801-737-9830 Susan Nance - recorder@nogden.org

Human Resources Manager: 801-737-9835

Katie Gerard-Nelson - kgerard@nogden.org Building:

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Chief Dirk Quinney dquinney@nogden.org

Jeremy Hindes - jhindes@nogden.org Public Works: 801-782-8111

David Espinoza - despinoza@nogden.org

Parks & Recreation: 801-737-0587

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Becca Godfrey - bgodfrey@nogden.org

Jesse Felter - jfelter@nogden.org

Justin Rasmussen - jrasmussen@nogden.org

Nik Brown - nbrown@nogden.org

City Manager/ City Attorney: 801-737-9846 Jon Call - jcall@nogden.org Senior Center: 801-782-6211 -Zella Richards April 2022 | northogdenconnection.com 9

NORTH OGDEN POLICE DEPT. LATERAL OFFICERS NEEDED

LATERAL TRANSFERS • • • •

$5,000 sign-on bonus

$2,000 up-front, followed by $1,000 every 3 months for 9 months.

Wage calculated 1 for 1 at North Ogden PD’s current rates.

Annual leave accrual calculated 1 for 1 according to North Ogden City Personnel Policy.

Lateral hires will be fronted 1 week of vacation and 1 week of sick leave at day one.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITES Under general supervision of a Patrol Sergeant, performs general dutes of police work in the enforcement of law, maintenance of order, protection of life and property, and prevention of crime.

Some assignments in the police department include Patrol, Investigations, School Resource Officer, SWAT, Narcotics Strike Force, K9, and Bike Patrol.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE For a full job description and application, go to www.northogdencity.com/jobs.

You may drop off a completed application and resume to 505 E 2600 N North Ogden, UT, or email to kgerard@nogden.org.

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SPOTLIGHT Community Art Show

Apr. 1-30: Community Art Show @ Historic Union Station 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed Sun -Tues) | Frame Your Pet Art Display @ Eccles Art Center 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

ARTIST BIO

Aubrielle Malan

BY HAILEY MINTON

“You can create anything out of nothing.

Things form and take shape, and

suddenly, there is something there that wasn’t there before,” said Aubrielle Malan, a North Ogden Artist. She was drawing as soon as she could pick up a pen or a pencil, and after graduating high school, she decided to put up her work for sale on her Etsy site and see where it went.

Aubrielle has found a niche in sculpting specialty pieces that attract people who have similar interests as she does.

She has found inspiration for pieces in Alice in Wonderland and Dungeons and Dragons. “There are these niche groups that are bigger than you think they are.”

If there is something that she wants to create for herself, chances are there’s someone else out there who wants it too.

She makes items that aren’t out there at all or there are a limited number of suppliers of what she makes.

She sculpts mimic boxes that are a part of the Dungeons and Dragons world.

“They have a lot of little, tiny clay parts I have to sculpt. It’s pretty repetitive because there’s so many teeth. I made one for a best friend initially, and it took some trial and error.” Absalom, the caterpillar from Alice in wonderland, is

Absalom, the caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland, is one of Aubrielles’s sculptures.

another popular item on her Etsy shop.

She sculpted him wrapped around a key to be worn on a necklace as a pendant, and she has shipped different versions of him around the globe!

She encourages other artists to live by this: “If you expect your art to be perfect, it never will be. Art is beautiful in its imperfection.”

UPCOMING EVENTS Apr. 1: First Friday Art Stroll @ 25th Street 6 - 9 p.m.

Apr. 4 - 30: The Great Ogden Art Hunt - Monthly Art Scavenger Hunt @ various local Ogden art galleries and businesses. (Search, submit your guess, and win $100 AND the hidden

artwork!) **Find more information at ogden4arts.org/the-great-ogden-arthunt.html Apr. 5: Craft Night: Painted Pots Adults @ North Branch Library 7 p.m.

(Call 801-337-2650 to register.)

Gardens 9 a.m. (More info and registration can be found at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/run-art-run-5ktickets-258834710587.)

Apr 28: Art Class: Self Portrait @ North Branch Library 7 p.m.

Apr. 16: Run Art Run 5K @ Rainbow

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APRIL EVENTS Senior Events NORTH VIEW SENIOR CENTER 485 E. 2550 N - North Ogden Lunch 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. Call Zella at 801-782-6211 if you have any questions or want to volunteer.

Monday Ceramics @ 8:30 a.m.

Beginners Line Dance @ 9 a.m.

Tap Dance Class @ 1 p.m.

Tuesday Billiards @ 9 a.m.

Art @ 9:30 a.m.

Intermediate Line Dancing @ 10 a.m.

Wednesday Wood Carving / Billiards / Bridge @ 9 a.m.

Line Dancing @ 10 a.m.

Games @ 12:30 p.m.

Zumba Class @ 3:15 p.m.

Thursday Billiards @ 9 a.m.

Tap Dancing @ 1 p.m.

Friday Ceramics/ Tai Chi @ 8:30 a.m.

Bridge @ 9 a.m.

Yoga (Check with Zella) @ 10 a.m.

Apr 5 & 12: Create Better Health @ 12:30 p.m. (Call Zella to sign up) Apr 15: Easter Bingo @ 12:15 p.m.

Apr 16: Dance w/ Gary Romer @ 7 p.m.

May 13: Plan for Future - Paper Shredding Event @ 9 a.m.

Come play on our pool tables/ billiards during open hours.

Check with Zella for tax help.

Fun Things To Do Apr 1: First Friday Art Stroll @ 25th Street 6 - 9 p.m.

Apr 2: Baby Farm Animal Day - FREE @ Smith Family Park 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Apr 2 & 3: Crossroads of the West Gunshow @ Golden Spike Event Center 9 a.m. ($12 Admission; Children under 11 - FREE) Apr 4: Hairy Horse Show - FREE @ Golden Spike Events Center 9 a.m.

Apr 4, 11, 18, & 25: ORI TAHITI North Star - (FREE Tahitian Dance Class) @ LDS Church Gym 9:30 a.m. (3345 W. 5200 S. Roy, UT.) More info: www.facebook.com/ groups/1003581776924980/ Apr 6: 2022 Birdhouse Opening Reception & Exhibit Stroll - FREE @ Ogden Nature Center 5 p.m.

Apr 6, 13, 20, & 27: Country Dance @ Union Station 8:30 p.m. ($5 Admission) Apr 7, 14, 21, & 28: Community Band - FREE - Bring your own instrument (High School or Equivalent experience needed) @ North View Senior Center 7 p.m. | Jazz Ensemble @ North View Senior Center 8:30 p.m. (Email jepsenl2665@gmail.com for more info) Apr 8: Gemstone Junction @ Golden Spike Event Center 9 a.m. ($2 - $3

Annual Fluffy Alpaca Open Farm Day on April 23rd!

LIBRARY EVENTS @ NORTH BRANCH ALL EVENTS ARE FREE Special Announcements: PlayStation 5 Raffle Apr 1 - Apr 15: All library locations.

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Visit any Weber County Library location & enter to win a PlayStation 5.

Ladybug Roundup Apr 23: All library locations while

Admission; Children under 12 & Boy/Girl Scouts in uniform - FREE) Apr 9: National Library Week: Wings of Fire Release Party - Dragonet-themed activities, games, & contest @ North Branch Library 2 p.m. | UQHRA Flat Track Races @ Golden Spike Event Center 1 p.m. ($10 Admission; Children 8 & under FREE; Cash only.)

Apr 16: Run Art Run 5K @ Rainbow Gardens 9 a.m. (More info and registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/ run-art-run-5k-tickets-258834710587) | Superhero Hop 5K & Kids Run @ Weber State University 8 a.m. (More info and registration: saltlakerunning.com/event/ superhero-hop-5k-and-kids-run/) Apr 15 - 23: Peter Pan Jr @ The Ziegfeld Theater 7:30 p.m. ($10 Adults; $5 Children) Apr 23: Annual Fluffy Alpaca Open Farm Day - animals, crafts, activities @ 450 N 200 W Willard, UT 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Earth Day Celebration - entertainment, food, nature crafts, & fun activities @ Ogden Nature Center 11 a.m. ($5 Adults; $3 Children 12 and under).

Apr 30: Miss Rodeo Ogden - FREE @ Golden Spike Arena 1:30 p.m.

School Events Weber High Apr 1: ACT Test @ Weber 8 a.m.

Apr 4 - 8: Spring Break - No School Apr 14, 19, & 21: Boys Tennis @ Weber 3 p.m.

Apr 15: Comp. Day - No School Apr 19: Boys Lacrosse @ Roy 4 p.m.

Apr 20: Large Choir Festival @ Davis (Choralaires 3 p.m.; A Capella 6 p.m.)

Apr 21: Orchestra Large Group Festival @

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Apr 22: Best of the Warriors Assembly @ Weber (Time TBD) Apr 23: Best of Warriors Dance @ Weber 8 p.m.

Apr 26: Region Boys Tennis @ Davis 3 p.m.

Apr 27: Early Out @ 12:15 p.m.

Apr 28: Region Boys Tennis @ Farmington 3 p.m. | Boys Lacrosse @ Farmington 4 p.m.

Apr 30: State Chamber Choir & Solo / Ensemble Festival @ Farmington (Time TBD) May 2 - 3: Region Boys Tennis @ Ogden High & Mt. Ogden Park (Time TBD) May 4 - 6: Theatre Department Closing Showcase (Pro Co and ARC) @ Weber 7 p.m.

May 5 - 7: Band-State Large Group @ Corner Canyon (Time TBD) May 7: Senior Cotillion @ Weber 8 p.m.

North Ogden Jr. Apr 1: Cheer Tryouts @ NOJH 3 p.m.

Apr 4 - 8: Spring Break - No School Apr 11 - 13: Cheer Clinic @ NOJH 3 p.m.

Apr 12: Baseball @ NOJH 3 p.m.

Apr 13: Band & Orchestra Solo Night @ NOJH 4 p.m.

Apr 14: Baseball @ Sandridge 3 p.m. | Cheer Tryouts @ NOJH 3 p.m.

Apr 15: Comp. Day - No School Apr 19 - 22: Aspire & Rise Testing @ (Location & Time TBD) Apr 19: Baseball @ Rocky Mountain 3 p.m.

Apr 21: Baseball @ NOJH 3 p.m.

Apr 27: Early Out @ 12:15 p.m. | Beginning Orchestra Monster Concert Rehearsal @ Weber County Fair Grounds Rec Hall 9:30 a.m. | Beginning Orchestra Monster Concert @ Weber County Fair Grounds Rec Hall 7 p.m.

Apr 29: Spring Dance @ NOJH 6:30 p.m.

Orion Jr. High Apr 1: Track @ Weber 3 p.m.

Apr 4 - 8: Spring Break - No School Apr 12: Baseball @ Snowcrest 3 p.m.

Apr 14: Track @ Fremont 3 p.m. | Baseball @ Orion 3 p.m.

Apr 15: Comp. Day - No School Apr 18 - 20: Cheer Clinics @ Orion (Time TBD) Apr 19: Orchestra String Solo & Ensemble @ Rocky Mountain (Time TBD) | Baseball @ Orion 3 p.m.

Apr 21: Cheer Tryouts @ Orion 3 p.m. | Baseball @ NOJH 3 p.m.

Apr 22: Track @ Weber 3 p.m.

Apr 26: Baseball @ Orion 3 p.m.

Apr 27: Early Out @ 12:15 p.m. | Beginning Orchestra Monster Concert Practice @ Weber County Fairgrounds Soccer Fields 8:30 a.m.

Apr 28: Baseball Playoff Games @ (Location & Time TBD) | Band Solo & Ensemble @ Rocky Mountain Apr 29: Track @ Fremont 3 p.m.

May 3: Baseball Championship Game @ Fremont 3 p.m.

May 5 & 6: District Track Meet @ RHS 3 p.m.

Maria Montessori Apr 1: Parent - Teacher Conferences @ Maria Montessori (Time TBD) Apr 4 - 8: Spring Break - No School Apr 11: Professional Development - No School Apr 13, 20, & 27: Early Out @ 1:45 p.m.

All Elementary Schools Apr 4 - 8: Spring Break - No School Apr 15: Comp. Day - No School

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Students of the Month

Congratulations to our hardworking students who are recognized by teachers and faculty at their schools. Great job!

Emma Reese

Hailey Merril

Weber High School

North Ogden Junior High

Emma Reese is not only a hard-working student, she is also friendly and helpful.

She goes out of her way to help others and actively finds things that need to be done. She always has a smile on her face. She is appreciated so much in the counseling office!

Hailey is a great example to her peers.

She can be counted on to be attentive during lessons and to stay on task during class activities. Hailey is a bright student, and she has done a great job this year with giving one-on-one help to students who are struggling and has been able to help them better understand the material. Hailey makes positive contributions to class discussions and is a team player who actively participates during lab activities and group projects. She sets high standards for herself and is clearly determined to achieve her goals. Hailey comes each day prepared to learn and is a positive influence on the other students in her class. She is responsible, respectful, and is kind to everyone. Hailey has a bright future ahead of her. She has already developed qualities that will serve her well as she continues her education and her other life pursuits. She is a joy to be around and is a hard worker who is willing to put in the effort needed to be successful.

Auston Blue

Maria Montessori Academy Serving Others Through Grace and Courtesy: Auston is very respectful to his teachers and their boundaries for him. He is always obeying and following grace and courtesy during lunch time, transition times, etc. He will take his hat off as soon as he walks into the school and has now begun to remind other students of the grace and courtesy that goes along with the rules regarding hats at our school.

Lifelong Learner: This year, Auston has really stepped up his game when it comes to academics. He is not afraid to ask questions when he does not understand something, and he has been committed to staying on top of his work in all parts of class (ELA, Math, etc.). Auston has been working extra hard recently to get all his grades in order so that he can play on the school soccer team.

Integrity and Honesty: Recently, Auston and friends were doing some things that they were not supposed to be doing in the library, and his friends got caught but he did not. Soon after, he came back from the library and told his teacher that he had been a part of what happened there. Not only was he honest about what happened, but he also independently walked back down to the library to apologize.

Paxton Lighthall Orion Jr. High School Paxton is an excellent student, a hard worker, and has a goal to stay on the high honor roll. Something special that stands out about Paxton is his willingness to get out of his comfort zone and challenge himself in areas that he wants to improve in. He participates in Latinos in Action and wanted to take that class to have the opportunity to learn leadership skills and help others.

As a class, they go over to Majestic Elementary twice a week to read with and tutor students, help run our food pantry at Orion, clean up in the cafeteria, and volunteer in many areas, depending on the needs at Orion. Paxton is active in sports and looks for ways to get involved. He is in theatre, plays basketball, volleyball, and was a manager for Orion’s boys basketball team this year. Paxton is such a kind-hearted individual and strives to do the right things. Congratulations, Paxton!

THANK YOU TO THIS MONTH'S SPONSORS Students of the Month get a $25 in cash from Advanced Electrolysis and MEDSPA and Bank of Utah!

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Sourdough: Whether it is a few months or 4,500 years, there is hope for your start!

BY HAILEY MINTON

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Drying out a portion of your start can be a start-saver.

From the particularly sour San Franciscan bread to the hardly sour camaldoli sourdough from Italy, there is an endless variety of flavors, textures, and aromas that come with the variety of yeasts and bacteria. I learned shortly after writing my first sourdough article that, in August of 2019, a group of people found a way to extract yeast from ancient Egyptian pottery.

Seamus Blackley, the creator of the original Xbox and a sourdough geek, claimed on Twitter that he had come into possession of some ancient Egyptian yeast. After getting blasted by critics questioning the legitimacy of his source, he realized he didn’t actually have what he claimed. Instead of sheepishly trying to forget about it, he teamed up with some of his most vocal critics. Together, they went about getting the makings of an ancient Egyptian sourdough start the right way. They found a way to extract and cultivate the yeast and bacteria used in ancient Egyptian breads.

Seamus said, “One aspect that’s important to the survival of anything in the microscopic world is the ability

to hibernate when there’s no water present.” He explained there have been experiments sending yeast into space and then feeding them when they come back to earth; they revive. He and the experts he worked with thought that if the microbes in ancient Egyptian dough were driven into the porous ceramic matrix of ancient Egyptian vessels that were used for baking, molding, and raising bread, then there was a chance they could extract and revive them.

Microbiologist Richard Bowman provided the extraction method, which resembles a miniaturized version of fracking. A portion of ancient Egyptian ceramic was injected with a nutrient bath before being pulled out through a syringe with the ancient yeast intact. Everyone was concerned with extracting yeast from the pottery that wasn’t actually from the time of the ancient Egyptians. Just the surface of a vessel being exposed to dirt or air from a time period other than when the bread was baked in it has the potential of having different yeasts contaminate a sample.

In the past, scientists have tried

SAVE YOUR SOURDOUGH & MAIL IT! Just dry it.

Gloria D. Gross from North Ogden spreads a portion of her starter on a pan and dries it. Once all the water evaporates, she picks up the flaky chips and puts them in a bag. She has even sent her start to people in the mail this way! scraping the pottery in an attempt to harvest the yeast, but this damages the artifacts and increases the chance of contamination since anything that touches the surface of the pot can have yeasts and bacteria transferred to it. Using this fracking-type method penetrates deep into the pottery with the hopes of freeing the yeast that have been embedded deeply into the vessel.

flavor saver The variety of yeasts and bacteria in sourdough are as unique as their surroundings, including those from ancient Egyptian pottery.

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Never underestimate the power of the yeast.

On the plus side, it doesn’t damage the artifacts either.

With the help of Dr. Serena Love, who is a Ph.D. and archeologist and Egyptologist, they had access to several ancient Egyptian artifacts to do this mini-fracking process.

The idea is to extract the yeast and bacteria from many ancient Egyptian vessels and see if they can find the same unique yeasts among them. They are also interested in comparing yeasts extracted from different pieces from different periods of time to see if and how the composition changes over time.

Most of the yeast was sent to a laboratory to be studied.

According to an article written by the Smithsonian Magazine, genomic sequencing will conclude if the ancient yeast is what we think it is or contaminated with modern microbes. Seamus took one sample home to bake with.

He fed it sterilized Einkorn flour, unfiltered olive oil, and handmilled barley, all of which were available to an ancient Egyptian baker.

He described the scent as different from any other loaf he had made, and it tasted much sweeter and richer than the sourdough we are used to. He has also tried baking with those flours before, and not one other bread turned out as light and fluffy as this one.

As interesting as it is to know the process, they went through to extract the yeast from pottery. Take heart in your own sourdough baking. You don’t need to go through the same thing to get your sourdough start back. If you know yourself well enough to admit you’re probably not going to be baking sourdough bread even once a month, this tip is a good option to keep your sourdough recipes in your box, even if it has been a few years since you’ve used them.

Gloria D. Gross from North Ogden explained that, in an effort to preserve her start, she has spread a portion of it out on a pan and dried it. Once all the water evaporated, she picked up the flakey chips and put them in a bag. She has even sent her start to people in the mail this way!

Rehydrating a preserved starter KingArthurbaking.com instructs to save the dried chips in an airtight container somewhere that is cool and dry. When you’re ready to revive the starter, measure one ounce or between 1/4 and 1/3 cup of it and add 1/4 cup lukewarm water. It will take three hours or so to dissolve the chips with some intermittent stirring. Then, feed it about 1/4 cup of flour and place it 18 northogdenconnection.com | April 2022

somewhere warm. Once it starts bubbling, add 1/4 c water and 1/4 cup flour again. You can repeat this process until it’s just as active as it once was.

Drying it out is one way to preserve it, but how do you know if your start is too far gone? You probably don’t even want to think about how long it’s been sitting there neglected. If you go a long time between feeds, a layer of liquid called hooch will form on the top, which isn’t a problem. You can pour it off or mix it in before feeding your start again. Eventually, the top layer of the start will begin to turn gray, but you can always scoop it off and feed what’s underneath. The real problem comes when you find a streak of orange or pink. According to kingarthurbaking.com, that is a key indicator for a bad start.

In Knowable Magazine’s webinar (this is what I watched that got me interested in sourdough), Sourdough librarian, Karl De Smedt, mentioned they go about two months between feeding or refreshing their refrigerated starts in their sourdough library.

“I had a start one time, but I forgot about it in my fridge until it was too far gone.” I’ve heard this from friends and acquaintances several times. As I’ve learned about keeping the yeast and bacteria in your start alive, I’ve discovered they are resilient concoctions, unless there’s something pink or orange growing in it. Why not try to leave it out and feed it a few times? Never underestimate the power of the yeast.

remembered flavors Chocolate sourdough bread Eight years ago I was living in Vancouver Washington. I was grocery shopping at a local produce store when a loaf of chocolate sourdough bread caught my eye. Intrigued, I decided to try it. I was hooked after eating a toasted slice of it. It had that tangy sourdough flavor and went strangely well with the cocoa. The chocolate chips mixed in added melted sweetness that I looked forward to in every bite. I only lived in that area for about 6 months so once I left I always had my eye out for it. I have looked for it in every bakery I have encountered since, but I have yet to find it elsewhere. Eight years later and I now Recipe on page have a sourdough start and just enough baking 40 knowledge to make my own loaf of it. The first bite of my first loaf was like a very long awaited reunion with a good friend.

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History of early home costs: Rugs & Carpeting

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

This article is part of a series we’re doing on how much homes used to cost back in the day. Last month, we started from the ground up with a piece on the cost of land. This month, we’re working our way up to the history of flooring.

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nciently, carpets were weaved by looms. The earliest appearance of the loom in history occurred in about 3000 B.C., when it was already known and widely used in Egypt.

The oldest known rugs, in fact, were discovered in 1949 by Russian archaeologist Sergei Rudenko in the Pazyryk Valley of Siberia, high in the Altari mountains. He happened upon the tomb of a Scythian chief prince, thought to be of the Achaemenid Empire, but wholly unknown. This carpet was lucky enough to survive 25 centuries because this tomb had been robbed soon after the burial. On their way out of the tomb, the burglars left the door open, and everything inside the tomb froze and remained preserved. It was clear to see that the Scythian people were horseback riders and hunters because they wove images of griffins, deer, and horseman.

Our northern Utah climate forced

Ute and Shoshone tribes to master handweaving. They would hand spin the wool and weave intricate patterns that told a story. Then, this rug would keep their feet from getting too cold in their adobe homes. Many early pioneers would learn from the Shoshone and Utes, because the first few homes built by settlers only had a dirt floor.

As settlers began building houses around the turn of the 20th century, cities across northern Utah inexplicably wrote it into their codes that homes had to have hardwood flooring. It likely slowly weeded out the less sanitary standard of dirt floors. Plus, carpet wasn’t necessarily accessible to everyone then because of its high cost. In addition, there weren’t very many carpet manufacturers at this point. According to an early survey of the industry conducted by a man named Timothy Pitkin in 1834, 20 carpet mills produced about one million square yards.

Eventually, the price of carpet started catching up to the price of hardwood flooring. In fact, many builders in the 60s would put in the hardwood floors, as per the building code, but with basically only the raw material of hardwood. It cost approximately $2.75 per square foot to sand and finish the hardwood floors.

Meanwhile, carpet was sold by the yard for much cheaper. In 1950, it cost $6.26 per square yard of loom carpet. By 1960, it only cost $4.50, and just five years later, it cost only $3.76. That translated to just over 40 cents per square foot of carpet compared to nearly $3 for a sanded, finished hardwood. So, to save money, builders just installed carpet over the unfinished floors, which, in most cases, were 2-inch red oak.

Carpet’s popularity boomed at just the right moment in Utah, because, after the late 60s, the hardwood floor code vanished. Sales increased from about six million square yards in 1951 to nearly 400 million yards in 1968. Families consume about 12 square yards of carpet every year, and 45% of carpet comes from the U.S. Nowadays, hardwood flooring has gained back its popularity. According to the Multiple Listing Service, 56% of all homes sold that were built prior to 1970 have hardwood, while only 22% of homes built between 1970 and 1999 have hardwood flooring. However, 73% of the newest homes, those built from 20112019, have either hardwood or laminate floors.

EARLY RUGS WERE WOVEN BY LOOMS, A TECHNIQUE DATING BACK TO EGYPT. EARLY UTAH SETTLERS LEARNED HANDWEAVING FROM NATIVE AMERICANS. RUGS WOULD REMAIN POPULAR UNTIL THE 1960S WHEN CARPET BECOME POPULAR AS CHEAPER OPTION.

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This thirty-eight year old shop specializes in jewelry, art and minerals.

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Bryson’s Rock Shop is one of Weber County’s favorite shopping destinations. And once you’ve been there, you can understand why. For 38 years, Bryson’s has been a source of jewelry, art, and minerals of all kinds. One happy shopper said, “It’s fun to take kids to the rock shop. All the minerals are like candy to them.” Although the rocks do have an undeniable appeal, please don’t eat them.

Owner Dave Wonderly has a great time working with customers and traveling to stock the store.

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Are you looking for beautiful gemstone jewelry? How about crystals, spheres, pendulums, stone carvings, or singing bowls? Do you want to look through all the different kinds of minerals and see which ones speak to you?

It must be time to head to Bryson’s!

Several factors contribute to the universal appeal of this shop. Their inventory is gigantic. You could browse for hours and not see everything. Bryson’s also has an enormous range of price points, everything from small items less than a dollar, up to breathtaking collector’s pieces. So, no matter what your budget, you’re

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guaranteed to find something in your price range.

Owner Dave Wonderly and his team have a great time working with their customers.

Dave loves to travel and discover new treasures to stock the store. He just returned from Tucson with a collection of rare, fragile, dioptase crystals, revered for their healing influence. Many minerals and crystals are prized for their metaphysical properties, and you will find a wide range to choose from, as well as books with related information.

many dedicated fans. As I had a chance to talk to them during my visit, one said, “I just can’t come to Ogden without visiting Bryson’s.

This shop is like a magic purse. It’s bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside.”

Come and see for yourself.

I love discovering new minerals! Each one has its own color and personality.

What’s your favorite?

Recently, Dave brought back megalodon teeth and fossilized sperm whale teeth. They are fascinating, and you’ll definitely want to check them out.

Bryson’s works with suppliers that acquire unique inventory from all around the world.

If you want to get into Rock Hounding, Bryson’s team has tools, reference books, and are very knowledgeable.

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Military Spotlight: Saluting Our Service Members By the Major Brent Taylor Foundation and Jenny Goldsberry

Mike Hall

Mike Hall joined the Navy at 49, but he and his wife, Katy, had been considering it for many years. The Halls felt immensely grateful to live in the greatest nation to ever exist and felt a strong urge to pay it back. In a phone call between a recruiter and his son, Mike took a leap and asked if the armed service had any need for an orthopedic surgeon at his age.

To his surprise, they did. Their son would go on to join the Air Force.

After ten months, Mike met all the credentialing requirements, got into shape, and signed his commission in the Navy Reserves in September of 2019. He planned to do Officer Development School in the summer of 2020, but just six months after taking his oath, the nation would be in great need of doctors. In an unprecedented move, the Navy chose to deploy Mike to New York to treat COVID-19 patients. They gave him 36 hours’ notice, and he scrambled to leave his practice, get his patients and family taken care of, and pack for the two-month deployment.

He took the one uniform he had with him and eventually had a second one sent to New York.

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They had mentally prepared in advance for a deployment like this. They have four children, with their last in high school. The support of their community during that unique period was a source of strength for them. Since then, Mike has finished ODS and continues to have an active private practice while still serving in the Navy Reserves.

Chester Walton

Chester Walton was born in 1887. By the time the First World War broke out, he was 27 years old, but that didn’t stop the draft from coming for him. He served in the army, fighting in France and Germany.

He met and married his wife, Mabel Gertrude Clack, after the Second World War. They did not have any children together. Chester and Mabel are long gone and buried in the Ben Lomond Cemetery. They might not have children to tell their story, but North Ogden doesn’t forget its veterans.

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BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Distilled water often disappears from grocery store shelves in waves. When you need it, you don’t want to visit seven different stores to find it. Here’s a quick way to distill your own water.

You’ll need the following items: a large pot and its lid a smaller pot or bowl to fit inside that pot water ice

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Place your pot lid on top upside down, so the top can be a sort of bowl for your ice.

Make sure there’s space between the bowl on top of the water and this inverted lid. Put ice cubes all over your lid.

Start boiling the water. The water will start to evaporate but stay within the pot because of the lid. The ice on the lid will help the evaporated water condense quicker.

Then, that condensed water will drip into your bowl. Once water has evaporated, it’s considered distilled.

Keep your eye on the bowl; it is possible for it to fill enough that it sinks to the bottom of your pot. Then, you’ll have to start all over. As long as you keep an eye on it, it’s a relatively hands-free process that you can have going as you cook dinner.

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Fill the pot with water. You can use water you’ve already filtered or tap water. This process will clean either water enough.

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You want space between the smaller pot’s edge and the walls of your large pot, so the water has plenty of space to evaporate from.

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First Flowers, Then Bees

BY SUZIE LONG AND JENNY GOLDSBERRY

When temperatures rise and the sun shines, many people start prepping, planting, and pruning. The garden is suddenly abuzz with activity.

“When we moved to North Ogden four years ago, our yard had grass with a couple of shrubs and a few trees. That was it,” said North Ogden resident, Suzie Long.

Having lived in the desert before, Suzie knew water resources were scarce. And now, more watering restrictions are looming. So, what is a gardener to do?

“I want less grass overall. Fortunately, my family supports my flower habit,” she said.

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Suzie started talking to people at nurseries, reading, and going online for more resources.

“I’ve met such smart and helpful people at our local nurseries. My friend and her dad are great gardeners, so I asked them lots of questions, and

I’ve met such smart and helpful people at our local nurseries.

My friend and her dad are great gardeners, so I asked them lots of questions, and USU has a good list of which plants are water-wise.

USU has a good list of which plants are water-wise. We lived in Santa Fe for a while. There, everything is xeriscape, which is great, but my goal is more of a desert-cottage look, if that is a thing,” she said. “My husband is very good at adding drip and managing our water, which makes my flower addiction sustainable.”

Nurseries and gardeners-next-door have great information; best of all, they have experience. For her garden, Suzie wanted lots of color, perennial plants, and plants that were able to take the desert heat.

She looked at University of Utah’s list of native plants and plants that tolerate or even thrive with less water.

“For me, I started with flowers and then added the bees the next year,” Suzie said.

“I do add flowers every year, and the bees just keep populating. My first flower purchase here was coneflowers.”

Then, she added Lewis Blue Flax, red hot pokers, lavender, lemon balm, and catmint. She’s picked these for their mix of color and shape. Her Lewis Blue Flax is among the first to bloom, along with California poppies. Both these flowers tolerate drought while also easily producing seeds. The poppies will keep their bloom through the fall, too, even without a regular watering habit.

Lavender is very similar and only needs a weekly water to produce its elegant flower and pleasant smell. Suzie’s redhot pokers tend to bloom on the fourth

of July. She can always expect them to bloom exactly where they’re planted, too, because they won’t spread. Alongside these taller flowers, she plants catmint because its white flowers stay lower to the ground. Lemon balm has a mounding habit, which is an entirely different shape from the rest. Finally, coneflowers give the garden its purple shade while not growing entirely symmetrical, adding a unique shape to the flower bed. Herbs like thyme, skullcap, and mint can even work in the winter. Just be careful because they can easily take over your entire backyard.

“They all love the sun, which our backyard has a lot of. They don’t need as much water either, especially after

they are established. I found gaura at the nursery, and sedum adds great texture and color in the fall. Herbs are fabulous as well, not only are they medicinal, but they are so easy to grow,” she said. “After the flowers, I ordered bees.”

Not honeybees, though; at least, not yet.

“I started with leafcutter bees for two reasons. First, they don’t sting. (Only the female bees have stingers, and they very rarely use them.) Second, my kids gave me a bee house for Mother’s Day. Leafcutters are summer bees. They help pollinate vegetables and flowers and herbs. I ordered my first leafcutter bee tubes from Mason Bees for Sale, which is online but based near Logan. And now,

THE BEES Leafcutters are summer bees. They help pollinate vegetables and flowers and herbs.

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I have so many filled tubes, I give them away.

The second year, I ordered early orchard bees called Mason bees, and this year, I ordered berry bees,” Suzie said.

A vase filled with Suzie’s coneflowers

“I do add flowers every year, and the bees just keep populating.

My first flower purchase here was coneflowers.”

After she raised the leafcutters, she fell even more in love. Leafcutter bees are super cute and fuzzy, while being small and clumsy. The bees get their name because they actually cut tiny circular holes out of leaves and roses without harming the plant. They carry their leaves back to their tub as a sleeping bag for their tube. It is so funny to watch.

Suzie said native bees are easy to keep because there is not a hive or a queen to protect, which means no stinging. There’s also no honey, but there is less work overall and lots of great pollination, she explained.

more about bees. I hang my bee houses outside in the spring. I vacuum the houses to clean up the leaf debris left behind by emerging bees, replace tubes with fresh ones every year so the emerging bees have a new, clean home, and keep my filled bee tubes in the garage during the winter so they don’t freeze. That’s it,” she said.

For bee houses, Suzie suggests looking online or building one. “I have bought houses, made houses, and my husband even added an extension to a too-narrow house so that it was deeper,” she said. “There’s really not a wrong way to help our bees. Native bees are just as important to pollination as honeybees.”

“A six-inch deep bee house with phragmite reeds, an east or southeast facing area, and a couple of tubes that are ready to hatch is really all you need to get started with native bees,” Suzie said. “Mason Bees for Sale is a great resource, as are extension services, to learn

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BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Nothing is worse than a stain or a spill that desperately needs attention without any way to clean it. This article will save you a trip to the store by describing how you can make supplies with the things you already have at home.

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Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vinegar 12 drops lemon essential oil (maybe more, because vinegar has a strong smell!)

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. baking soda 2 Tbsp. sea salt (table grind) 15 drops grapefruit essential oil 3 drops peppermint essential oil 3 drops tea tree essential oil

Directions: Mix vinegar and essential oil in a 22- to 32-ounce spray bottle. Fill with water and use as a window cleaner.

Wipe windows dry with well-crumpled newspapers to impart shine.

Shake bottle before spraying.

ESSENTIAL OILS are a natural deodorizer

Directions: Mix dry ingredients and sprinkle mix with essential oils.

Sprinkle on tub and tile surfaces and gently scrub, then rinse.

Uses: • Tub and Tile Cleaner • Mattress, carpet, and shoe deodorizer (sprinkle on, leave it on for about 20 minutes, and then vacuum it off)

Uses: • Glassware and jewelry polish • Ant killer and repellant • Laundry stains • Degreaser • Grout cleaner • Whiteboard eraser

Toilet Cleaning Bomb Ingredients: 1 cup baking soda 1/4 cup citric acid 1 Tbsp. liquid soap 30 drops essential oils

Try baking soda

it dissolves dirt and grease and is a gentle abrasive

Directions: Mix the baking soda and citric acid in a mixing bowl and stir well. Add essential oils to the bowl and mix well. Pour the liquid soap into a spray bottle and mist the powder mixture with it. You want to get the mixture wet enough that it holds together when you squeeze it together but not soaked. Press the mixture into a small bath bomb or silicone mold.

Uses: • Toilet, sink, and tub cleaner • Dishwasher polish

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OGDEN – Hearing Improvement Center, located on the south side of 12th Street between Washington SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT Blvd. and Monroe, has been a staple of the Ogden community for nearly 30 years. This family business was originally established

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Here’s some trivia from around North Ogden for you to solve. Submit your answers online at www.connectionpub.com/contact-us.html for a chance to win a prize!

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Weber High School Student Named U.S. Presidential Scholar

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

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amryn Sheen, a senior at Weber High School, has been named one of the candidates in Utah to compete in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. She was selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2022.

Each year, over 5,000 candidates are identified for the component of the program that focuses on academic achievement and is based on having scored exceptionally well on the SAT or the ACT. Eligible students are U.S. citizens and legal permanent U.S. residents graduating or receiving a diploma between January and August of the current program year, who have taken the SAT or ACT Assessment on or before the preceding October. The highest test score (from a single test administration) is identified. Superscores are not used. The scores associated with the top 20 male examinees and top 20 female examinees are used to select candidates from each state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and from families of U.S. citizens living abroad. Also, each Chief State School Officer may nominate ten male and ten female candidates based on their outstanding scholarship. Additionally, the program is partnering with several recognition organizations that will each nominate up to 40 candidates from their individual programs. Camryn was nominated by her Chief State School Officer to be a candidate because of her outstanding scholarship.

Congratulations, Camryn!

You represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in America’s youth.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments. It was expanded in 1979 to recognize students demonstrating exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts. In 2015, the program expanded once again to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical fields. Since 1964, the program has honored almost 8,000 scholars. Annually, up to 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars are chosen from among that year’s senior class, representing excellence in education and the promise of greatness in America’s youth.

A distinguished panel of educators will review these submissions and select approximately 600 semifinalists in early April. The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of up to 32 eminent citizens appointed by the President, will select the finalists, and the U.S. Department of Education will announce the Scholars in May. U.S. Presidential Scholars are honored for their accomplishments during the National Recognition Program each June. To commemorate their achievement, the scholars are awarded the Presidential Scholars Medallion.

Camryn has volunteered with the Red Cross, North Ogden Nature Center, and the Golden Spike 9/11 Memorial. In addition, she’s been on the 4.0 honor roll for the last three consecutive years. She also plays on the lacrosse, cross country/track and field, and wrestling teams. As a result, she’s been awarded All-State for lacrosse and cross country.

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ometimes, you simply want the job done right. When Ken Wilmot started American Prestige Roofing in 1991, he decided to make sure to do things right. Born and raised in Utah, Ken worked for a roofing contractor during and after high school, learning the trade. He moved to Washington for a short period to learn welding, which was in huge demand at the time, only to realize he didn’t enjoy the work. Ken then moved back to Utah and decided to start his own roofing company called American Prestige Roofing in 1992, and it has grown to be an incredible company.

There are two things at the heart of his business: treating people right and doing quality work that the company can stand behind.

Ken hires high-quality professional employees, and he says this costs him more in wages, but it is worth the expense because he can stand behind the quality of work that is being completed. Ken says the most common comment he receives from customers is how clean their work is. Most

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roof replacements make a huge mess in the yard of the customer; however, American Prestige does not. They are extremely clean, and often the customer cannot even tell they have been there when the roof is completed. Well, other than the nice new roof, of course.

One of the new trends in the market right now is roofing companies that claim they will re-roof a house in one day. Ken says this is a problem and the craftsmanship suffers when the jobs are rushed. To reroof a house only takes three days to do things right, and it is worth the extra two days. American Prestige’s focus is offering a quality warranty. He said most new roofs come with a lifetime materials warranty from the manufacturers. The problem is, manufacturers can void the warranty if the labor is deemed insufficient. This gives the manufacturers

a wiggle-out clause that could come back to haunt some homeowners who are left with a roof that is no longer covered. That is why Ken decided to match the manufacturer’s warranty with their own Lifetime Labor and Workmanship warranty. He truly believes in standing behind his work and delivering the value the customer deserves. His 36 years in business and nearly perfect google reviews are a testament to his ability to deliver on his promises.

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SOURDOUGH RECIPES In January of 2021, we published a beginner’s guide to sourdough with recipes. We’re back with some fun recipes that go beyond the basics and reveal just how versatile sourdough can be!

Chocolate Sourdough Bread

BY HAILEY MINTON

Levain ¼ cup, plus 1 Tbsp. bread flour ¼ cup, plus 1 Tbsp. spelt flour 1/3 cup water A heaping 1/8 cup of sourdough starter Dough 5 ¼ cups bread flour 1 cup and 3 Tbsp. spelt flour 2 1/8 cups and 1 Tbsp. water, plus 1/4 cup set aside 1 Tbsp. salt 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp., plus 1 tsp. of honey 3/4 cup cocoa powder Add-ins The levain mixture ½ cup chocolate chips First make your levain by mixing all the ingredients in a glass container. Monitor the growth. It is ready to use once it has doubled. After you make the levain, in a separate bowl, mix the bread flour, spelt flour, and cocoa powder to start the autolyse process. Add 2 1/8 cups plus 1 tablespoon of water to the mixture. Blend everything with the goal to get all the flour hydrated but don’t worry too much if there are a few spots you just can’t get to mix in. The dough is really stiff, so it

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can be tough. Cover with a wet dish cloth for an hour or until needed. Once the levain has doubled, mix in the remaining 1/4 cup of water to it. Then, add in the salt, honey, and brown sugar and mix together. Next, add this mixture to the dough. Be prepared to work to get it fully incorporated! Everything should be fully hydrated at this point. Cover and leave the dough to rest for 30 minutes before adding the chocolate chips to the center.

Now, you will do a set of stretch and folds to incorporate them. Pull up the dough on one side to stretch it, fold it over the chocolate chips, then push it down. Do this four times, once on each side.

of the fridge and out of the bowl with the parchment paper and score it. Making an x on the top with a knife is an easy option.

Once your oven is preheated, place your dough and parchment paper inside the oven and replace the lid. Turn down your oven to 450 degrees and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the lid after the first 20 minutes and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting.

Repeat the process for the second loaf.

Adapted recipe from Food Geek

This next step is considered the bulk fermentation period and has a lot to do with how active your starter is. The recipe I followed said to do 3 sets of stretch and folds 30 minutes apart, but I waited a lot longer between mine because I didn’t think my starter was as active as the recipe author I was following. For him, it took 2 1/2 hours, for me, it was double that. After that period, cut the dough in half to make two loaves and stretch and fold them again to get the bottom really tight. Line a large bowl with parchment paper and plop the dough in, bottom on top, so the top of the ball is smooth and tight. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.

Preheat the oven to 500°F with your Dutch oven inside. Take your bread out

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Sourdough Banana Streusel Muffins

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line muffin tin with liners or spray with nonstick baking spray.

BY KRISTINA CASE

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.

2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 3 tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. nutmeg 2 eggs, room temperature 1 cup sourdough starter (recently fed and bubbly) 1½ cups ripe bananas, mashed (2-3 bananas) ¼ cup melted butter ¼ cup melted coconut oil ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tsp. vanilla extract Streusel topping: ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup white sugar ¼ cup flour, plus 1Tbsp.

2 Tbsp. melted butter 1 Tbsp. cinnamon

In a medium to large bowl, whisk eggs until mixed. Add in sourdough starter, bananas, butter, coconut oil, sugars, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.

Add wet mixture to the flour mixture and fold, scraping bottom and sides using a rubber spatula, until just mixed. Do not overmix.

Divide batter evenly between muffin tins and top with some of the streusel. Place into the oven and bake for 17-19 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack and cool completely.

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STILL HAVEN’T MADE A SOURDOUGH STARTER? No problem! Just go to www.northogdenconnection.com and click on past issues and you can find our sourdough article and how to make a starter.

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

First, you’re going to need a sweet, stiff sourdough starter. Adding just a little bit of sugar will keep your start from getting too sour or tangy.

Sweet Stiff Sourdough Starter Stir ¼ cup of your unfed starter ½ cup water Add ¼ cup of sugar 1 cup of flour

1/2 cup of brown sugar 1/2 cup of white sugar Add 1 egg 1 tsp. of vanilla 3/4 cup of unfed starter Cream together Sift Together 2 cups of flour 1 tsp. of salt 1 tsp. of baking soda Add it to your dough Add 2 cups of chocolate chips Mix gently

Continue to feed it by using the above ratio of flour to sugar and water.

Cover your bowl and put it in the fridge overnight.

Cookies Cream Together 14 Tbsp. of butter

Scoop balls of dough and place them on an ungreased pan.

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Cook at 375°F for 6-8 minutes.

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90th Joseph Richard (Dick) Huss Dick celebrated his 90th birthday at a family dinner. He was born on February 9, 1932 in Ogden to Joseph Howard Huss and Alice Marie Hill Huss. He had two brothers, Keith and Ronald, both deceased. He attended Ogden High School, Weber College and the University of Utah. He was drafted during the Korean conflict. He was sent to engineer school at Fort Belvoir, VA., and then to S.H.A.P.E. (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe), just outside Paris, France, where he served with the Army Engineers. He married Maurine Pilkington on April 11, 1958, in the Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple where apostle Joseph Fielding Smith officiated. Dick is an Architect and a member of A.I.A (America Institute of Architect). He was employed by Lawrence Olpin Architect, Sterling Lyon Architect,

John Piers Architect, Molin, Huss and Money Inc. Architects and Babcock Design Group Architects. An active member of the L.D.S Church, he has served as Ward Clerk, Stake Clerk, Bishops Counselor, Bishop, High Counselor and as First and Second Counselor in the State Presidency.

Dick served on the North Ogden Planning Commission for 5 years. Dick loves to hunt and fish and played basketball, fast-pitch softball, tennis, and racquetball. Dick and Maurine served 9 ½ years as Church Service Missionaries on Temple Square in Salt Lake City and were volunteers at the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank at the Catholic Community Services for 6 years. They also served on the Board of Trustees at the North View Senior Center in North Ogden. Dick is a wood carver and has received many blue ribbons and Best of Show awards for his work in Love Spoons, Coat of Arms, Boots, Cnes and Chess sets. His children and their spouses are Debra Shaw, Kent and Linda Bashford, David and Diane Liberator, Wendy (Willie Deceased) Gilbert and Gayle Huss deceased. He has nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

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The Pop Stop

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Husband and wife team, Keli and Mike Anderson, are expert drink makers!

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ife and mother, Keli Anderson, added a new title in 2021: soda shop owner. Previously, she’d been a photographer.

She has four children with her husband, Mike. Now, they run the Pop Stop on 325 East 2000 North in North Ogden.

Keli and Mike will soon be on the road with their soda truck that includes freshbaked cookies!

It’s been around for just over a year now. Keli purposefully opened it in her own hometown to share her own love for soda. Her own dad was an expert at making Grape Lime Rickeys. Now, the tradition lives on through the business that her family operates.

It begins with the syrups, which are handcrafted from scratch. They start with real ingredients, including fruit and genuine sugar. That means the flavors are natural

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Their monthly cookie for April is a sugar cookie with robin’s egg for Easter

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but also sweet. There are ten varieties. Vanilla is shipped in directly from Mexico, which totes the richest vanilla in the world. Despite its blue color, their curaçao syrup has real juices from oranges and lemons and a dash of cinnamon. These syrups can be added to your favorite soda, diet or otherwise, caffeinated or not. The Pop Stop even has light and regular lemonade or simple soda water.

Next came the perfecting of their sugar cookie, which they replicate, freshly baked, every day. Keli utilized her pandemic lockdown time to craft the perfect recipe, with the help of her neighbors’ taste-testing. Whenever you visit, you can taste the freshest iteration of the results of weeks in her house. This month, to celebrate Easter, the monthly cookie features a robin egg with coconut.

People visit the Pop Stop once and keep coming back for more. Not only do the natural and quality

The syrups they use in the drinks are all made from scratch. ingredients across their drinks and baked goods keep people coming back, but also the friendly customer service.

Soda brought the Anderson’s together, and they work every day to recreate that sentiment for anyone who comes in.

Be sure to follow @ popstopsodas on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as they take their shop on the road via their soon-to-be soda truck. For now, they cater their fresh-baked cookies, and, in the future, they’ll be able to cater their entire soda menu too.

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