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Choosing Confidence

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here’s a lot of things going on in North Ogden. It’s good to have an awareness of what’s happening around us. It’s important that we don’t let all the negativity in the world drown out the good things that are happening.

Today (July 20th), I took a few minutes and viewed the Gold Star Monument that was delivered to the North Ogden City Office Plaza. What a positive event that we can be proud of for years to come! This monument is a culmination of a community effort to honor military families who have lost loved ones in the service of our country. It was funded by donations with no cost to the city. It will be officially dedicated on August 1st, after which, it can be viewed at your leisure.

I also want you to be aware that, on August 4th at 7:00 PM, the city will be holding a Truth in Taxation Hearing at the Senior Citizens Center or via the Zoom meeting app. The purpose of the hearing is to propose a property tax increase equal to an amount that was previously collected from our citizens as a Transportation Utility Fee. Starting in 2015, $3 per month was added to your utility bill. Earlier this year, the court declared this fee in another city was a tax and had been illegally enacted.

Although this decision is being appealed, we made the decision to stop collecting this fee. At the Truth in Taxation hearing, we will be simply suggesting this fee be reinstated in its proper classification of a tax. Also, for the first time in several years, there will be no increase in charges for water, sewer, garbage, and storm water fees. I view this as a positive!

I hope you have heard about the discussion taking place regarding the proposal to build a new Public Safety Building. Mayor Chugg is the chairman of a citizen committee that has addressed deficiencies in the current facility and has made recommendations for needs in a new facility. A preliminary plan has been presented to the City Council, but the plan has not been thoroughly reviewed by the Council, and no decisions have been made while we wait for citizen feedback. I encourage you to express your ideas and concerns to the committee members. A list of committee members can be found on the city’s website. As your Mayor, I am focused on providing quality essential services, and I feel public safety is the number one priority. Our current facility is inadequate, and we can no longer ignore the need to provide a safe working environment for our officers.

I’m a realistic optimist, and although many positive events are happening, I understand we are facing adversity in our country. When we feel threatened in any way, we can develop an attitude of paranoia, confidence, or desperation. Without being complacent, I would recommend we choose confidence. There are tremendous opportunities available if we have an open mind and understand what worked in the past may not work in the future. Let’s continue the mind-set of keeping North Ogden a great place to live!

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City of North Ogden COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER

BY JON CALL, CITY MANAGER/ATTORNEY

Question: What are the rules door-to-door salespersons need to follow?

Answer: North Ogden has several rules which regulate

door-to-door sales. The most important rule on the books is that all door-to-door sales people who are over the age of 18 must have a city-issued identification card which has their picture, company name, their name, and other pertinent items listed. Additionally, door-to-door sales are not allowed after 9:00 p.m. at night. Solicitors (those who are selling goods or services) are not allowed to knock on a door with a “no solicitation” sign. Please also understand that you have the right to tell them “no,” and they are required to leave your property. If, at any time, a solicitor comes to your door and refuses to take “no” for an answer, please call the nonemergency dispatch number 801-629-8221 to let the police know. An officer may not be able to come immediately, but they will follow up and take appropriate action. Please remember to write down the name of the individual and their company, and any other information, so the police and city can contact them to discuss their violation of the policies and issue any necessary violations.

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.

Employee of the Month Officer Rob Rhoades has been with the North Ogden Police Department since November of 2019. Right out of the gate, we knew Rob was going to be a valuable member of the team. He has a great work ethic and attitude. It is apparent that the service he provides to the community of North Ogden is a high priority for him. Rob has generated a number of compliments from the citizens that he has dealt with regarding his professionalism and compassion. Rob has been assigned to the night shift during the first several months of his career with the city.

His work ethic and dedication is proven time and time again with his proactive approach to police work. On several occasions, during the early morning hours, Rob has thwarted would-be criminal activity before it had a chance to evolve. This is the definition of proactive policing.

North Ogden City Can Help Questions?

Do you have a question or concern? Please call us at 801.782.8111 so we can assist you properly. We do not monitor other non-city sites and can’t respond to messages with incomplete information.

Please allow us the opportunity to give you our best customer service. Thank you.

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Recent Vehicle Thefts & Burglaries

BY DIRK QUINNEY, CHIEF OF POLICE

Unfortunately, over the past several weeks, North Ogden City and the surrounding areas have seen an increase in vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts. There are ways that, as citizens, we can discourage these crimes from occurring.

Vehicle burglaries are almost always crimes of opportunity.

Criminals are looking for something to steal, and they look for an easy target. Very few auto break-ins are random; typically, the thieves see something in plain sight that’s valuable or hints of possible hidden valuables. Leaving your valuables in the vehicle instantly makes your car a target for thieves.

It only takes a few seconds for someone to steal your valuables, but it also only takes a few seconds for you to remove your valuables and secure your vehicle. This will reduce the risk of your car being burglarized. Always lock your vehicle, even if you plan to be gone for only a brief time. If you have an alarm or anti-theft device, use it.

Vehicle thefts are also crimes of opportunity. Never leave your keys in the car and make sure to close windows and sunroofs. Don’t leave your car running and unattended. This will make you a target.

If you park your car in the garage, make sure to close the garage doors and take the keys out of the vehicle.

Lighting is always important in preventing thieves from burglarizing or stealing your car. Motion lights and lighting on the outside of your home will deter thieves. Outside cameras are also a deterrent.

OUTSIDE CAMERAS AND MOTION LIGHTS ARE OFTEN A DETERRENT TO THIEVES.

One thing that is incredible about the citizens of North Ogden is that we watch out for each other. Neighborhoods are aware of the traffic in their area and observe changes. We would like to encourage you to keep an eye out for unusual traffic or obvious differences in your neighborhoods. If you see something, please say something! Feel free to call the police if you see something of concern.

We are all blessed to live and work in a wonderful city and, together, we can continue to keep it safe and relatively crime free.

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Flood Zones

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.

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 www.northogdencity.com for changes.

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Key Community Contacts Mayor: Neal Berube: 801-686-0688 nberube@nogden.org Council Members: Cheryl Stoker: 801-782-9302 cstoker@nogden.org Phillip Swanson: 801-940-2111 pswanson@nogden.org Charlotte Ekstrom: 801-920-6987 cekstrom@nogden.org Blake Cevering: 801-549-8202 bcevering@nogden.com Ryan Barker: 801-814-4306 rbarker@nogden.org City Hall: 801-782-7211 Planning:

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Annette Spendlove - aspend@nogden.org Building:

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Police: Business 801-782-7219

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Paul Rhoades - prhoades@nogden.org Public Works: 801-782-8111

David Espinoza - despinoza@nogden.org

Shelly Robison - srobison@nogden.org Parks & Recreation: 801-737-0587

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Jesse Felter - jfelter@nogden.org

Justin Rasmussen - jrasmussen@nogden.org

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City Manager/ City Attorney: Jon Call - jcall@nogden.org

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August Calendar of Events SCHOOL EVENTS Aug 12: Maria Montessori Academy first day of school.

Aug 26: First Day of School for Weber School District. Visit wsd.net for the most up-to-date information regarding the COVID-19 response and returning to school. http://wsd.net/covid-19/news/ return-to-school-letter/itemlist/category/179-covid-19

LIBRARY EVENTS The North Branch Library is open and ready to serve the public. To support social distancing efforts, Weber County Library programs have moved online. New content is available weekly at weberpl. org, as well as the Library’s social media channels. Like them at facebook.com/ weberpl or follow them @webercountylibrary on Instagram.

Online Programs for Children & Teens Silly Story Time New Videos Mondays | Ages 12 & Under Storytime for Littles New Videos Tuesdays | Ages 10-5 STEAM Stream New Videos Wednesdays | Ages 12 & Under Teen Book Talks New Videos Fridays | Ages 12-18 Children’s Summer Reading: Imagine Your Story Jun 1 - Aug. 10 Videos Available Thursdays Ages 12 and under. Registration begins June 1 online and at all locations. Weber County Library invites you to explore the world of fantasy and science fiction this summer! Bring your reading log into any Weber County Library location to get it signed off by staff. Read books, fill out your log, and collect prizes all summer long.

online and at all locations. Embark on a quest for the ages as you read books, complete challenges, and earn prizes fit for an adventuring hero.

Adult Summer Reading: Imagine Your Story Jun. 1 - Aug. 1 Ages 18 and up. Weber County Library challenges you to read fantasy titles all summer long. Read and enter to win weekly prizes.

FUN THINGS TO DO Aug 1: Steven Cubed @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m.

Aug 3 - 8: Antelope Island Spiderfest VIRTUAL visit https://stateparks.utah.gov/ parks/antelope-island/2020-spider-festival-virtual-version/ for more details Aug 5-8: Weber County Fair. Visit webercountyfair.org for more information.

Aug 12: Ogden River Clean-Up with the Weber State Outdoor Program @ 6 p.m. Email OutdoorProram@weber.edu to register Aug 14: Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway. @ Alpine Church, Riverdale 5050 S. 1275 W. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. The student and a guardian need to both be present to receive the supplies. If you'd like to donate items, please contact alpinecares@alpinechurch.org Aug 20: Alice in Wonderland @ Perry’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Aug 22: TedX Ogden @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Aug 29: Weber State Womens Soccer versus Utah State @ WSU 7 p.m.

Stay connected with the Ogden Nature Center Virtually. On their Facebook page, they post their Wild Wednesdays discussions. All summer camps listed on the calendar online are happening.

Teen Summer Reading: Hero’s Quest Jun 1 - Aug. 10 Ages 12-18. Registration begins June 1

STUDENTS: Welcome back to school, whatever it may look like!

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CITY EVENTS Aug 4: Public Hearing for Proposed Tax Increase Mondays: Music Mondays in the Park @ Barker Park 7 p.m.

Aug 5: Planning Commission Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.

Aug 28: Shred Event @ Northview Senior Center 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

NORTH VIEW SENIOR CENTER North View Senior Center Take Out Lunches available at the North View Senior Center for Seniors 60+.

Call Zella (801-791-0155) to order the day before or on a Friday for Monday’s lunch. $3.00 suggested donation. Monday - Friday, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

National Parks Update:

Arches National Park roads, trails, park store, and restrooms are open. The visitor center, campground, and Fiery Furnace remain closed. Canyonlands National Park roads, trails, park stores, and restrooms are open. Campgrounds will open July 1, 2020. Visitor centers remain closed. Entrance fees are being collected. Capitol Reef National Park is fully open with implementation of our final phased resumption in operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The visitor center and Gifford House are open with social distancing measures in place. In Zion National Park, Kolob Canyons Area, Scenic Drive, and Visitor Center are temporarily closed to all traffic. Park shuttles have resumed modified operations-tickets required.

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Founding Families of North Ogden

THE MONTGOMERYS

BY MELISSA SPELTS

Rosemary Montgomery Jones affectionately refers to herself as a “farm girl.” Born on Christmas Day in 1939 to William Floyd Montgomery and Adriana Pauwe Van Zweden, Rosemary was one of six children, where she fit nicely in the middle. Her siblings included Robert, Audrey, Michael, Sylvia, and Laurie.

Rosemary’s recollections of her happy childhood living in the open country of North Ogden are every bit as vivid today as they were back then.

Rosemary is reminded of a special memory: as a 2 ½-yearold toddler in 1941, she hiked her little legs up the backside of Ben Lomond Peak; the very same peak her Great Great Grandmother Mary Wilson Montgomery had named. Rosemary was with her North Ogden ward—one of the first in the city.

Her Grandpa, William Abraham Montgomery, age 72, was the oldest in the group, and little Rosemary was the youngest.

accident on the boat, and Robert lost his eye and suffered internal injuries.

Subsequently, he and Mary decided to go back to their farm.

Here, missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints taught them about the Gospel.

Rosemary beamed as she recalled eating delicious layered cakes served by the mothers at the March 4th celebration and being able to choose whatever kind she liked.

Onward west, they traveled with the pioneers to Nauvoo and Iowa, where they Rosemary Montgomery Jones began to build a house.

However, before they could finish, the angry mobs burned it down. Thankfully, kind neighbors reached out and helped Robert Sr. and Mary protect and rebuild their home. They would move yet again with the saints, and in 1851, their long journey ended, and they settled in North Ogden.

“The most fun for me at Cherry Days was to watch the ballgames, and at night, there was a dance for everyone. I liked watching the older people dance.”

The Montgomery family established a section of land behind the North Ogden Cannery on 2000 North and Washington Blvd., which they called “Montgomery Mound.”

How the Montgomery family came to North Ogden starts back in 1851, when Rosemary’s great, great grandparents, Robert Montgomery Sr. and Mary Wilson Montgomery, settled the area.

The couple was originally from Scotland.

Interestingly, Robert Sr. was the first to plant wheat, the first to have a two-room house, and he and Mary were the first to have a child born in North Ogden. All in all, eight generations from the Montgomery line have settled and stayed in the area.

“Growing up in North Ogden, we had lots of community activities. The two main ones were the 4th of July Cherry Days and the 4th of March, when the first ward was organized on 2600 North.”

Mary Wilson Montgomery

Both had a longing to come to America, so they made the voyage, arriving initially in New York.

The very next day, Mary had her first child. Eventually, the young Montgomery family moved to Canada, then onto Detroit where Robert found work on a boat.

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Robert Sr. and Mary had a son, also named Robert, and he is Rosemary’s great grandfather who homesteaded the North Ogden acreage, where Rosemary resides today near Fruitland Dr. and Mountain Rd. As a founding member of the museum and a contributing author to “The First 100 Years,” an informative collection about the settlers of North Ogden, Rosemary says, “I was a little farm girl influenced by very good family, heritage, church, good friends, and the wonderful community of North Ogden, which I have loved.”

She delightfully adds, “My enjoyment and any success in life centered around these blessings.”

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Thank You

From Freeman and Adrienne Robbins and Family

Grant & Linda Protzman Thank all those who made our community better through our service projects, helping us build bridges not barricades

As parents of a fallen soldier Thank you here in North Ogden, we wish, for your very sincerely, to express our loving deep gratitude to this entire care and amazing community. We have concern. been supported and honored in a way we never suspected could be possible. This last year, mourning Elliott's death has been the toughest road we have had to walk.

Yet, our community has given us their time and meaningful gifts, done favors, made meals, and prayed.

We are very grateful and deeply touched. Thank you for your loving care and concern. Thank you all very, very much.

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FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN

BY RYAN SPELTS

You likely noticed the fire on our mountains here in North Ogden that started mid-July. We called the North View Fire Department to find out more information. When the fire was initially found, the fire department made a plan with the number one focus to be containing the fire’s spread so that no houses would be in danger.

There were 80 firefighters who were committed to the scene, and two helicopters at the time this was written.

The southwest portion of the fire had two fire retardant dumps from a C-plane to ensure that the fire would not spread to any homes in the area. This plan worked out well. They also flanked the fire on the north side and kept it from spreading. The fire was fifty percent contained, and by the time you read this, hopefully, it will be one hundred percent out.

North View Fire Department led the fight initially, and, eventually, turned the operation over to the forest service when the fire had moved mostly on forest service land. The units involved from North View Fire District were Engine 21 and 22, Brush Truck 21 and 22, Chief 21 and 22, and Fire Marshall 21.

The department also received help from the Weber Fire District

from Brush Trucks 261 and 61. They also received help from the County Fire Warden, who acts as a liaison between local and state fire resources.

We are grateful for our firefighters and their efforts to protect the homes in our area and for the efforts to contain the fire so that it caused as little damage as possible to our beautiful mountains. The cause of the fire is under investigation, though the cause was not clear at the time this article was written.

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diversity in our community

BY AMON PIERSON

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Our community is like a home. While it has a few cracks, the foundation is sound. The

walls are values that our community upholds, such as honesty and friendship. The appliances and furniture are like the people in our community; we have wide array of shapes, sizes, colors, and styles. Our community, our “home,” has so many different types of people that come from a multitude of different backgrounds. During this chaotic time, understanding of different experiences is important for our community to develop and maintain a happy and healthy “home.” This article serves as a lens into new and different perspectives, it serves as an examination of the diversity we have in our community.

I grew up in northern Utah. I went to Weber High, and my best friend lives five minutes away. I have roots here. Growing up, I always felt “othered” or “different” than the rest of the school kids. Because of the “othering” I experienced, I created my own community of friends and family, which helped me make a “home” here for myself. My hope for our community is for it to be open, so that everyone is able to live as their authentic selves.

As a Black and gay man, this community or my “home” has left me with mixed feelings. It is not exempt from the racism and homophobia that is present across the country, but at the same time, it is a serene, beautiful place to live. These two conflicting feelings show the balancing act between exclusion and inclusion that is present in our community and have left me with mixed feelings. I have at times felt both included and loved in our community, yet at other times, I have felt excluded.

My perspective isn’t the only one that matters, though. Good friend of mine and fellow Weber High graduate, Jaida Hall, says that her experience of this community has been “mostly positive.” Growing up, Hall says, “I am biracial and was raised by my white mother. I would occasionally see my father, who is a wonderful person, on weekends. But I only would see my white family, I would only play with my white cousins, and had mostly white friends. With all of these people around me during my very influential years, I lost touch with my Black side. I would wake up and look at myself, wishing I was white. It’s so weird to look back at my past self and remember that she hated being Black. Because I love being Black now.” While a person of color’s (POC) proximity to white people isn’t a negative or bad thing, it is obvious that Hall’s experience with our community has projected a negative self-image onto herself.

She continues, “To be fair, though, I did have some people who kept me in check. But, as I’ve grown up, I realize how important it is to have friends that are people of color.” Like myself, Hall has created a micro- community that is a part of our larger community to help become more comfortable with her “Black side.” These micro-communities are important to the survival of people of color in a community that is primarily white because it provides the opportunity to connect with people that share similar experiences.

As Hall grew into adulthood, her experience has continued to be laced with racism. She says, “I think a lot of the racism

I have faced isn’t intentional. I have been called the n-word, dirty, been compared to a monkey, etc. Those comments are so common.” While these comments at Hall have been detrimental to her experience with our “home,” she has an amazing attitude about it. She says that she has enjoyed living here and that the racism she has faced has given her the opportunity to educate the members of our community on her experience.

She says, “Seeing people I’ve grown up with learn and grow to understand, in any amount, the racism that people face in our community is so heartwarming.”

Next, I decided to ask creator of the Butterfly Coils Project, hairstylist, and mother of five, LaTonya Jackson, about her experience in our community. The Ogden native says, “My experience was great, with some random issues of racism and feeling like I didn’t belong sprinkled throughout here and there.

But I come from a huge family…so I have a ton of aunties and cousins that I grew up with…I was young though; I couldn’t wait to get out of here and see what else the world had to offer.” Jackson’s experience is similar to what most people of color experience in our “home.” As an adult, Jackson moved to Lawrenceville, Georgia, back in 2002, and came back to northern Utah in 2005. She says that her move back here has made her realize that northern Utah is home. She says, “This is where my people are. And in the end, life is what you make it wherever you are. Utah isn’t all bad. It’s definitely calmer, and a good place to raise kids. Diversity has improved over the years, and I think that’s helped bring more culture to our state.”

In our community, Jackson has had a strong impact on diversity. As a “natural-born leader and fixer,” Jackson is motivated to do something about the issues that directly affect her and her family. She says, “In high school, my friends and I initiated the first-ever black history assembly. When I worked my corporate job, I was the only black person in my office, but I never let that stop me from giving my all and creating a new training department that our division was lacking. If I know I can bring value to a situation, I try to step up. The color of my skin shouldn’t matter, but it’s important that people understand diversity helps bring awareness to things that you wouldn’t have otherwise thought of because of your limited experiences. Diversity helps broaden perspective, and that’s important in so many areas of life when you’re dealing with people.” Jackson’s tenacity to enact change and to create more diversity in the spaces that she inhabits is inspiring. In our

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community, people like Jackson and Hall are doing great work to educate and create a more inclusive and diverse community.

Given that we live in an area without many people of color, Jackson has been able to connect to her culture through her family first. Jackson asserts, “My grandparents and parents made sure we always understood where we came from. Getting out of northern Utah a few times a year brought perspective and helped me realize that life is never just what you see in front of you. In addition, I’m always looking for ways to educate and expose my kids to things that will teach them and make them feel proud about who they are as black children through technology, the arts, theater, movies, and music.” Her family, another form of community or “home,” is her part of connection to Black culture. She hopes to pass on generational knowledge of Blackness to her children through Black visual culture. Like Hall and me, Jackson has been able to integrate her own community of friends and family into our larger community.

Throughout all of her experiences with racism, Jackson chooses to take the high road and “roll with the punches.” She said, “[I] try to promote change where I can, and just do my best to be a good person and lead with love. It’s not always easy, but if I know I want to protect my peace, I have to. My motto is, don’t bother me, and I won’t bother you. I mind the business that pays me.”

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Next, from Roy city, I will turn to Annette Mifflin. Originally from London, England, Mifflin came to northern Utah with her husband, who was in the military and stationed in Germany, where they met. Like me, Mifflin has had mixed experiences with our community. She said, “I lived in Utah during the Olympics, and Utahns are overwhelmingly friendly and helpful.

I was offered a job here, and I knew that Utah was a great place to raise a family…When I left Utah 12 years ago, the one thing I would miss is the landscape. The parks, the hiking, the skiing”. For Mifflin, Utah was a safe and comfortable place to raise a family and live. She said that, while it has been difficult to connect with other people of color, there is access. “I said to my husband ‘I just need one black friend.’ I am not affiliated with the church; I’m actually Episcopalian, and I think there’s

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-LaTonya Jackson only one other person of color [in my church]. My daughter is partnered with a Black man, and my husband has Black extended family, so it’s hard to get in contact with people, but there is access.” Although she doesn’t think racism is a problem in our community, she said there is definitely room for improvement. Mifflin’s mixed experiences with our “home” is due to the fact that though northern Utah is a friendly and comfortable space, it is also a space where it is hard to connect with other people of color.

Mifflin has had an interesting time connecting with diversity in our area. As a member of the Weber County Democrats, she said, “…I have met so many great and diverse people, such as Malik Dayo, who put me in contact with the Black Lives Matter movement, where I was able to speak at one of the rallies. I also substitute at Ogden High, where there are no Black high school teachers, so my experience with diversity has been interesting.”

Focusing on her engagement in city planning and education, Mifflin says, “I don’t get out much, but I am on the Roy City planning commission where I am the only person of color, and I don’t think that there are any people of color on the school board. Those children need to see people that are like them.

When they’re in there day-to-day life, they need to see example of themselves.” Here, Mifflin underscores the importance of having people of color in positions to enact change.

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Although her time in northern Utah has been mostly positive, she has experienced instances of racism. While there is no part of our community that is “harmful” to her identities, she has been weary of the police. “I don’t ever speed, but now that things have changed since the murder of George Floyd, I have been hyper vigilant and cautiously aware.”

Originally from California, Roger Magana has lived in northern Utah for eighteen years. Like many people of color in our community, Magana has experienced some racism. Magana says, “It definitely depends on the city. Like when I was in Farr West, and I would go to the store, I could tell that they didn’t want me there. There are people out there that are racist.”

Despite this, Magana has had a positive experience in our community. He says, “It’s nicer here than where I came from.

California is too crowded and there’s lots of crime. When I first came here, my dad and I lived in South Ogden on 38th and Adams. From 24th Street to about 36th, they would call it the ‘ghetto,’ and I would drive through there and think that that isn’t a ‘ghetto’ compared to California.” For Magana, northern Utah is a safe and calm place for him and his family.

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Finally, I will turn to Vy Trinh, operations manager for the company that publishes this magazine, Connection Publishing.

Vy grew up in Vietnam and came to Utah for school ten years ago. Her experience living in our “home” has been mostly positive. Trinh said, “I have been pretty fortunate to get a nice neighborhood where people are tied to each other. Although I do have a few experiences with racism that are minor here and there, it’s not aggressive.” Like Hall and Jackson, Trinh has had a mostly positive experience with our community.

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While living here, Trinh has taken the high road when dealing with racism. She said, “I treat them with kindness or kill them with kindness. Every time I know that someone is being racist toward me, I am super, extra nice to them to make them more comfortable and have a different opinion about race. I tend not to think about it much because they have different or no information about race. I try to educate them.” Again, like Hall and Jackson, Trinh sees racism in our community as the opportunity to educate people and help the community become more inclusive. In her experience with race, she said, “I don’t really see color, I don’t want to say ‘hey this is not diverse, we should bring in more’ as it’s much more dependent on which city you’re in.”

The testimonies you’ve read today are just some of the many experiences that our community members have had at “home.”

This article is a reminder of the diversity we have in our area.

It is an insight into the lives of some of your friends and neighbors who maybe haven’t had the same experiences as you while living here. In this turbulent time, it is more important than ever to see the diversity that our area has to offer and to understand that this diversity makes us stronger. I hope that this article is a step forward in understanding those different perspectives.

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Pinnacle Accountancy is a full-service CPA firm founded in Farmington in 2012 and expanded to Ogden in 2016.

They help businesses with tax planning, tax preparation and consulting services, payroll, accounting, and full auditing services. It was founded by four partners: Kristofer Heaton, Cameron J. Pribble, Cory Hunter, and Natalie Murphy. These CPAs are helped by their professional tax staff of an additional eight people.

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Back to School in UNCOMMON TIMES

The district's goal is to keep school open but proper protection is required to keep eveyrone safe!

BY RYAN SPELTS

With schools preparing to reopen later this month, we checked in with the school district to find out what the plans and precautions are during this unprecedented time. First and foremost, schools will be following state and local health department guidelines at schools.

The goal is to open Weber School District in a safe way.

While the district shares the desire we all have to see a safe and effective vaccine that can defeat the virus, it hasn’t happened yet. It becomes imperative that the schools use proper protections to the extent possible to protect students, faculty, staff, and families at home. The district’s goal it to keep schools open, make sporting events available, allow extracurricular activities to be accessible, as well as field trips, dances, and graduation.

The only way any of this will remain possible is for everyone to take personal responsibility to protect themselves and those around them. First and foremost, if anyone experiences flu like symptoms, (e.g., fever, cough, chills, nausea, etc.) STAY HOME! The high school attendance credit has been suspended this year, so stay home and stop the spread. It is the same in all schools: there is no attendance awards this year. A higher emphasis will be placed on facility sanitation, including the regular cleaning

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of touch points and horizontal surface areas. There will also be hand sanitation stations throughout the schools, and students will be encouraged to wash their hands regularly.

Face coverings will be required and provided by the school district. Every student will receive one, and it will be in school colors with a logo on it. They will be reusable and washable.

Teachers will have face shields so that students can still see their faces.

The district is also willing to support those who choose to keep their children home with at-home learning support. Teachers have worked all summer, building online coursework and learning management systems. Students will be able to stay connected to their teachers while learning from home. *information in this article was taken from a letter written by Jeff M Stephens, Superintendent: Weber School District.

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Local Author Finalist for President’s Book Award 2020

BY ANN (A.J.) PARK

In just a few more days, the Florida Authors and Publishers Association will be announcing the results of their prestigious annual President’s Book Award Contest. I’m so excited to be one of the finalists. It’s a great honor just to make the top three. But gold, silver or bronze—? I’ll just have to wait and see.

My family and I have lived in Pleasant View for twelve years, and we love this area. Our friends and neighbors are wonderful, and everyone has been very supportive as I’ve dived into this new venture. I truly appreciate everyone who’s read and reviewed my book, as well as so many who have offered encouragement. Thanks!

Writing and publishing books has been my dream for over thirty years. It’s been a goal that I kept working toward no matter what else happened in my life. It’s been a long road, and I’ve had to learn each step as I go. But my itch to keep writing is always there.

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A courageous noblewoman. A mysterious stranger. A war that may destroy them both…

As the king’s niece, Shalyrie can’t wait to explore her kingdom’s colonies with her uncle. But when she’s badly injured in a savage raid and abducted by mysterious masked horsemen, she’s stunned when her captors heal her wounds. As she adjusts her preconceptions, a terrifying attempt on her life reveals that her own people are trying to kill her.

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Grill or boil corn. Mix equal parts mayo and sour cream and either roll the corn in it or spread the mixture on the corn.

Sprinkle on parmesan cheese. Crumble the queso fresco and sprinkle on the corn. Sprinkle on the chili powder or Tajin. Slice the lime into wedges and squeeze one wedge over each ear of corn.

3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped 8-oz mozzarella, cubed 10 medium basil leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt & Pepper 1 baguette or Italian bread, sliced 1” thick 1 large clove fresh garlic, minced Mix tomatoes, basil, parsley, mozzarella, olive oil, garlic, and dash of salt and pepper. Allow to sit at room temperature while you prepare the bread.

Place bread slices under a broiler for 1 to 2 minutes or until the bread is very lightly toasted.

Optional: Immediately after removing bread from oven, rub the garlic cloves over each slice. (I didn’t do this.)

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1 can (15-oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (14-oz) corn, drained 2 red bell peppers, finely diced 1 jalapeno, finely diced (a few seeds are ok) 1/2 red onion, finely diced 1 large or 2 small avocados, diced 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 large limes, juice of 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/4 cup sugar 6 cup water 1 cup ice 1 pint fresh raspberries 1 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 7 lemons)

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Drain the corn and black beans, add diced red peppers, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, and avocado in large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss well to coat. Taste for flavor and add more salt or lime juice if needed.

This is like summer in a glass! My family had the pitcher gone in no time.

In medium sauce pan, combine 1 cup water, raspberries, and sugar. Cook until warm and bubbly and mash raspberries with fork. Pour the mixture over a strainer to remove seeds. Cool. In a large pitcher, combine fresh lemon juice with 5 cups water and ice. Mix in raspberry syrup. Depending on the raspberries you are using and their sweetness, you might want to taste and add more sugar at this point. Refrigerate before serving. Garnish glasses or pitcher with raspberries and lemon slices.

VARIATIONS: Blackberry raspberry lemonade: use 1/2 cup blackberries and 1/2 cup raspberries when making syrup.

Raspberry Iced tea: Use 5 cups of brewed ice tea instead of water.

Eat right away or let the salad rest in the refrigerator for a few hours to let the flavors mingle. Leftovers will stay fresh for up to 4 – 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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