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Challenging Times Require Gentleness

G

andhi once said, “Be truthful, gentle, and fearless.”

I believe his advice is applicable in today’s environment. We cannot let fear dictate how we live our lives, but we should be willing to recognize there are truths in the situation we are facing with the Covid-19 pandemic. I recognize everyone has their own definition of what truth is, and many have not been shy about expressing their opinions on social media. This is where Gandhi’s third piece of advice comes in: being gentle.

Although disagreements are inevitable, I encourage each of us to be gentle in how we respond. This will help us on our path of being ONE North Ogden.

Recently, the City Council has had to make some very difficult decisions, particularly pertaining to cancelling Cherry Day’s activities. These decisions were not made lightly and were made based upon information available from health care providers and State Officials. The City’s goal is to do everything we can to provide the opportunity for our citizens to be safe while balancing the economic effects on our local businesses. Additional tough decisions are on the horizon regarding the fiscal 2021 budget due to anticipated decreases in revenue. There doesn’t appear to be an easy answer to overcoming the $750,000 deficit projected in the general fund. It may take some sacrifice by everyone to resolve this issue. Every department head in the city has been asked to review their budgets for additional savings, and they are taking this request very seriously. I plead with our citizens to become involved in the budget process, so we can make sure we have addressed their suggestions. The final budget will be approved at the June 9th city council meeting. We really need your help!

Jim Rohn said, “The challenge of leadership is to Be strong, but not rude

Be kind, but not weak

Be bold, but not a bully

Be thoughtful, but not lazy

Be humble, but not timid

Be proud, but not arrogant

Have humor, but without folly.”

As your elected officials, we will employ these challenges as we serve you. We will also be truthful with you and fearless in the decisions that lay before us. Of course, we will use gentleness when there are differences of opinions. However, we will continue to focus on keeping North Ogden a great place to live. Thanks for all the kind and considerate things you are doing to help those around you who are in need.

Please be safe as we work through these unprecedented times.

Neal Berube, Mayor

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RECIPES Cooking with Kids A note from the Publisher: If you have lost track of time like we have at the Spelts’ home, you may not realize that this magazine is 10 days late this month. But, if you did notice, we wanted to let you know that it is late for a reason. Obviously, the world is in turmoil due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We want send our love and support to those who may have lost someone; we can’t imagine your pain. We also want to say thank you to those who work on the front lines. We are in awe of you and your service. We also want to share our love for our fellow businesses that have been effected greatly during this troubling time. We stand with you.

We delayed publication of the magazine to hopefully allow for our supporting businesses to re-open or to at least have a plan. It proved to be a good decision. We are so grateful for each of our advertisers and our employees who work hard to make this magazine a reality. We hope each of you stays safe and makes the effort to support our advertisers and all of our local businesses in any way you can.

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City of North Ogden COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER

BY JON CALL, CITY MANAGER/ATTORNEY

Question: What are the concerns about Radon in our community?

Answer North Ogden and most of Utah is in a radon risk

zone. Radon is a naturally occurring gas which can cause severe health problems. However, in most occasions, we are not exposed to enough that we experience any of the harmful side effects. The side effects typically occur when people are exposed to it in confined spaces, like basements or other areas.

There are lots of resources available to provide you with information on how to get testing or get in touch with a professional who can answer questions. Radon typically enters through cracks in the foundation and can be mitigated by appropriately installed fans or other features. First, you should look up information on the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, deq.utah.gov. There, you will find resources to order test kits and helpful links to the EPA website. If your radon test comes back above recommended levels, there isn’t a need to panic. These issues can be addressed by a number of professionals who can talk to you about the next steps.

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 Laura Barker Laura is the Court Clerk for the North Ogden Justice Court. She has been working for North Ogden City since 2001.

Laura supervises a team which consists of her and two part-time court clerks. Laura does a great job seeing that all criminal and civil cases that come through the court are handled in a timely and professional manner. It is because of Laura that each and every court session runs as smoothly as it does. In her position, she must be an advocate for the Judge, the prosecutor, defense attorneys, victims, witnesses, defendants, and everyone in between. This is not an easy task, but due to Laura’s exceptional work ethic and dedication, she makes it look easy. Laura’s co-workers thoroughly enjoy working with her. She is a great team player and is kind and generous. In Laura’s off time, she is an accomplished viola player, plays for various symphonies, and is a member of the Orchestra at Temple Square.

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Weber County Library has digital access for everyone!

Although Weber County Library System operations have been altered in response to COVID-19, the Library System is still at your fingertips – anytime, anywhere. Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, download music, and stream movies from our digital collection. The Library digital collection features materials for people of all ages, which are easily downloaded to a wide variety of devices. Access to these materials is free to anyone with a Weber County Library card.

For those who do not yet have a library card, librarians are standing by, ready to sign people up by phone. Call to get your card and start reading, listening, and watching.

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Spring Clean Up May 9 & 16 May 11-15

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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:

801-737-2215 Rob Scott - rscott@nogden.org

City Recorder/ H.R.: 801-737-9830

Annette Spendlove - aspend@nogden.org Building:

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Jesse Felter - jfelter@nogden.org

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May Calendar of Events UPDATES Updates from Governor Gary Herbert Utah is aiming to reopen restaurants and Gyms and resume elective surgeries in early May. The plan is contingent on continued adherence to hygiene and social distancing rules. This plan unveiled

by Gov. Herbert is set to gradually reopen the economy. Visit governor.utah.gov for the most up-to-date information.

State Parks Utah State Parks are currently open with some limitations where local health orders are in place. Visit https://stateparks.utah.gov/2020/03/16/covid-19updates/ for a chart of which parks and amenities at parks are currently open.

National Parks All Utah National Parks are listed as closed as of 4/25. On 4/22, President Trump announced they will reopen, but there is not a timeline to say when this will take effect. Visit https://www.nps. gov/state/ut/index.htm for the most up to date information.

SCHOOL EVENTS School closures have been extended to the end of the school year.

Weber High Cheer Tryouts: Send an email to mepowell@wsd.net, and she will add you to the chat. This needs to be your WSD Student email. Being a part of this Google Hangouts is a way that the cheer coach and advisor will update you on tryouts and other important information.

FUN THINGS TO DO All the races are canceled, but don’t let that keep you from running. Join a virtual race by visiting https://runtasticevents.com/conquer-covid19/?fbclid=IwAR1wIEptvX2FfiD71iNqy2WWtEuYg25-tcAm4cXdCePb00QCSOA9Bg_7Vh0 Join in on a free Hansen Art Studio Art Class on Facebook!

Drop off your extra food or supplies and pick up what you need at the Tri-City Exchange at 2067 North Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah.

CITY EVENTS May 7, 14, 21, 28 rehearsals of the North Ogden Community Band will not occur on these dates due to the Corona Virus. Please check with our web page at www.northogdencity.com/parksrec/page/ community-band, for any changes. They will be back in action as soon as restrictions are lifted.

May 9, 11-15, 16: Spring Cleanup 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Large dumpsters will be staged at the Green Waste Facility to accept the following items FOR FREE. Large household trash items (furniture, mattresses, bed frames, ect), used tires and car batteries (no nousehold batteries), green waste including branches leaves, weeds, ect, dried out paint (must be dried with kitty litter, not sand dirt or anything else), appliances and electronics.

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Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend, and thank you to all those who have served.

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The History of Heroes Boulevard

BY HAILEY MINTON

The idea behind Heroes Boulevard in North Ogden began with Kristine Barker. “My mom grew up in Bullhead City, Arizona,” said Kristine. “A few years back, the two of us went back so my mom could see how much it had changed.” The city had a banner-lined street called Heroes Highway, which was a tribute to their military members. “Both mom and I were choked up by the tribute and decided that if there was a place on earth that could get behind a project like this one, it was North Ogden, Utah.”

Kristine was working with Laurel Pendleton in the Boy Scouts program, and they got the boys together with Jennifer Hunsaker to find a way to make it happen in North Ogden. The boys approached the North Ogden City Council and presented the program.

Councilman Larry Urry was the first to donate, with the instructions that the money could be used for our banners or ice-cream if the program didn't pan out. “We left that council meeting committed to the program,” said Kristine.

 After seeing a similar setup in their hometown in Arizona, Kristine Barker and her mom knew North Ogden could support a project to honor veterans.

They raised the money they needed for the project long before they found willing service members to highlight! Neighbors, friends, the North Ogden Kiwanis Club, and Smiths all contributed money to make it happen.

They found service members by setting up a booth at Cherry Days, knocking on doors, and using Facebook. “In one case, we saw three blue stars in the window of a North Ogden resident's home and stopped and knocked. We found out pretty quickly: don't ask the military member directly for permission to put up a banner. They can say "no" pretty easily. They are not in the military for the fanfare; they are in it for the love of our country. We learned that asking the spouse or parent of the service member brought us more luck.”

Before long, they had collected 22 pictures of military members. Janice Jones at Jones Shirts and Signs helped design the banner, and the first set of banners were installed in July 2017.”

NOMINATIONS Do you have someone in mind who should be recognized on Heroes Boulevard?

Reach out to Shelly Robison at srobison@nogden.org, and she can put you on the right track. Community members can fill out a nomination form and submit it to North Ogden City at 165 E Lomond View Drive. The City also has a Gold Star section beginning at 2550 North, southward on the west side. The city has started accepting veterans to honor, and North Ogden City continues to accept donations to keep this program going.

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Message to Weber High Seniors

BY WHS PRINCIPAL CHRIS EARNEST

To our Weber High 2020 graduates: You are an amazing group of students! You were newborns

when the 9-11 disaster took place, and you are the graduates during the COVID-19 pandemic. In between these two events, you were part of political firsts, weather and nature incidents, entertainment celebrations, as well as state championships.

You have been instrumental in the positive culture changes at Weber High. You are academic trendsetters; your leadership skills have exceeded expectations; you have set the bar high for future classes to reach. You have displayed empathy, engaged in community service projects, as well as dared to do things a different way, a right way, the Warrior way!

Never in our wildest dreams did we think your senior year would abruptly end on March 17th, and you would never set foot back into our classrooms with your peers and teachers. You have experienced online schooling, social distancing, isolation, and you have become more resilient than you ever thought was possible. You have learned to problem solve, strategize, believe in yourself, and overcome tough challenges. Through this experience, you have realized the importance of relationships and socialization through nonsocial media means. I strongly

Congrats Grads!

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believe you are the generation to guide us back to the most important aspects of life…family, friends, face-to-face communication, and core values. You are learning today how to be the leaders of tomorrow. I have so much confidence in you and your abilities, and I can’t wait to see where you take us.

As you finish off this school year and end this chapter, I want you to take a minute to reflect on the best moments of your Weber High career. Take a deep breath, slowly enjoy those moments and engrain them in your memory forever. Remember the dances, musicals, athletic events, homecomings, parades, assemblies, lunch with friends, and social gatherings in between classes. Remember what it means to be a Warrior, what the lit up “W” represents, and how it feels to be a Warrior!

Seniors, you will forever have a place in my heart! I will never forget you, how you made me laugh, the ways you challenged me to be a better person and leader, and I will always remember the sacrifices you endured while history was made. I challenge you to continue to work hard, make a positive difference every day in the world and in the lives of others. You ARE the future and never forget you are, “My Kids!” Love you, Warriors!

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announced my retirement, I bawled like a baby.” It’s time to let down the curtain on spending each day with the students, traveling with them, and doing a job that’s more like just having fun doing his favorite things every day.

Mr. Wood feels like it’s important for everyone to participate in music. “Choir is like being part of a family and a community. It’s an opportunity to make connections with people. When you sing to someone, you’re serving them.”

Mr. Wood has taught choir for 36 years. A native of Huntsville, he started out in Ogden Valley at Valley Jr High and Snowcrest. He then spent some time at North Ogden Jr. High before beginning 27 years at our own Weber High School. He’s taught over 7,000 students over the years, including his own four sons.

Scott Wood: Weber High Bids a Fond Farewell After 27 Years

BY ANN PARK

Scott Wood began teaching choir at Weber High School in the fall of 1993, and he’s been there ever since.

“I went to Weber High as a kid, and it kind of feels like I never graduated. Every year, the students graduate and move on, and I still come back year after year.”

But now, it’s finally time for Scott to graduate. Retiring after a lifetime of teaching has been one of the hardest things he’s ever done. How does it feel? “It feels bittersweet. I’m happy about all the things I’ve been able to do, and happy about the incredible experience that it’s been. But on the day I

There have been many wonderful experiences that have been part of Mr. Wood’s time at WHS. He loved participating every year in All-State Choir. In 2001, he led the 2001 Jr High State Honor Choir in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. In 2002, he led the State High School Men’s Honor Choir. That same year, he was part of a special concert for the Winter Olympics. The Weber High Choir was privileged to be the guest choir for Michael McLean’s Forgotten Carols for many years.

Mr. Wood and his wife, Dani, both enjoyed working on Jr High and High School musicals. They’ve done about 75 shows since 1984. Was there a favorite? “I can’t really have a favorite. If I say I have a favorite, that would mean I didn’t like the others, and I loved all of them.”

One aspect of Mr. Wood’s career that became one of his favorite things was teaching music to students with special needs. These students frequently joined the mainstream classes for music. This was a unique opportunity for the kids to interact, and it was a growing experience for everyone. It taught them compassion and how to work with lots of different people. Mr. Wood recalls, “One of the best parts was how much the kids loved the music; it made them come alive.”

Thank you, Mr. Wood, for your years of dedication to the students at Weber High!

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Marjean Jolley, local photographer, started taking pictures of families on their porches. "It creates a little bit of fun and joy."

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BY HAILEY MINTON

A woman asked me on a Facebook group page what my COVID-19 experience has been like. A moment of reflection led me to nail down this lesson: Don’t dwell on the things I can't control and do my utmost to create ideal situations with the things that I can. Golden moments have materialized in conjunction with the trying times. It seems like the residents of North Ogden and Pleasant View are absolutely making the best out of the things they can control.

One example is Marjean Jolley, who is a local photographer.

She started going to peoples' homes to take family photos after families began to shelter in place. She is the woman behind the camera for each photo on the cover of the magazine! Marjean is a part of a photographer Facebook group, and this idea for front porch portraits began circling around once quarantine began to isolate families. Marjean loves what she does, and she felt she could use her talent as a way to lift others up. “It creates a little bit of fun and joy,” she said, and that seems to be something valuable in these times. She has a lens that allows her to take family photos from the road, and she loves chatting with families while maintaining adequate distance between them. “It’s so fun catching families in their joy and having fun.”

Having a camera in hand is therapy for her, and she has been doing these portraits for free and emailing families galleries of the photos she takes.

The Tri-City Exchange is a North Ogden organization that was created as people began to be affected by COVID-19. Here, people can give their extra supplies and take what they need.

Mike Larson owns Advanced Armor Technology, a vehicle body

armor company. He has since turned his business’ warehouse into a pantry. When he heard of the need for food and supplies the community was facing, he acted quickly to find a solution.

He came up with the idea on a Wednesday, and he talked to North Ogden City, obtained the proper licensing, created the logos, and connected with suppliers to get things rolling before the week was out! He and other volunteers help around 220270 families per day, and, one day, they helped 1,723 families!

Larson said they have items that other stores don’t have, like diapers and feminine hygiene products. “If I find a need, I find a way to get it,” he said. Larson is either already connected with people and organizations that can help, or he finds a way to connect. “I reach out to anyone and everyone.” Their goal is to never turn away anyone in need, and that means hard work on their end. Advanced Armor Technology's address is 2067 North Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah, and hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., and Saturdays, from 8 p.m.-6 p.m.

On Saturday, May 2, the Tri-City Exchange is organizing a firetruck parade to go through North Ogden, Pleasant View, and Harrisville. The following Saturday, May 9, they are holding a social distancing friendly curbside pick up community breakfast at the North View Fire Department. They will have French toast, bacon, and eggs, and they are preparing to feed the masses between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.! Fire departments from all around will be helping to cook.

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families with their neighbors while staying socially distanced.

Other community members participated in egg hunts or teddy bear hunts, where families hid Easter eggs or teddy bears around their property, visible from the road. Parents and children could then walk or drive by and try to find the hidden items.

A parade of around 100 people in vehicles drove past Orvil Terry’s home to celebrate his 95th birthday! Several videos shared on Facebook show him sitting in a chair on his front lawn beside a magnificent sign that read, “Happy 95th Birthday, Orvil.” Many drivers shouted Happy Birthday from their vehicles and played music from their stereos. A North Ogden Police officer drove by and flashed his lights and blipped his siren. There was even a child in a mini electric toy car who drove past with balloons tethered to the back. There have been other vehicle parades of teachers encouraging their students and loved ones welcoming home missionaries.

Weber High teachers gave a video shout-out to their students, letting them know how much they care, miss them, and reminding them that they’re only an email away. Many of them

signed off with saying, “We are Weber Strong.” Mr. Potokar from the Visual Arts Department encouraged students to “Try something new, try something different, and increase your skills.“ With this advice in mind, it’s amazing how many online courses are available for free for the time being. If you go to classcentral.com or coursera.org, there are seemingly endless options to grow. I just finished a short little course on stop motion, and I loved it. Look for my stop motion videos on social media this month when we share some of the May recipes! The app I used is called Stop Motion, just in case you or your kids want to give it a try. We would love if you tagged us on social media so we could share your creations with the community!

Our hearts go out to those who have been adversely affected by the Coronavirus. Let’s be real, there are a lot of terrible things that have come along with it. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, as of May 1, there have been 56,245 confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States. People who ultimately recover from the virus experience fevers, coughs, and poor health. Schools have shut down, businesses have closed, employees have been sent home, and everything seems to be canceled! Could we get a refund for April, please? I’m sure we could go on, but to sum it up in a few words... it has been a trying time. However, some amazing things have come from social distancing and spending more time at home. Focusing on the positive things happening within our communities has really lifted my soul, and I hope it has done the same for you!

Here are some of the positive things North Ogden and Pleasant View residents have noticed that have come from social distancing: Amanda Hallows Koldewyn: “We’ve finally had time to go on more walks as a family, which has helped our anxiety. My friends and I have discovered where our kids were struggling in school and helped them one on one. It’s not easy, but we’re trying to find the good things.”

Mari Jo Croston: “My two teen boys have never gotten along and, finally, they are actually hanging out, since they have no one else!”

"WE'VE FINALLY HAD TIME TO GO ON MORE WALKS AS A FAMILY, WHICH HAS HELPED OUR ANXIETY."

Michelle Worley: “I am doing a bunch of little projects around the house that I never had time for. I love the slower pace of life right now.”

-Amanda Hallows Koldewyn

Jessica Glover: “Our older boys are actually asking to play board games with us.” She said it was like pulling teeth to get her boys to play before.

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Dave-Kelli Christensen Hall: They love seeing all the kids playing outside!

Amanda Lee is enjoying family time, getting more done around the house, and getting more work done from home. She feels more rested and happy.

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She Found a Way!

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Rianne Brown's determination and hard work to play beach volleyball through high school led to a scholarship.

Local Weber High School Athlete, Rianne Brown, was recently signed with the CMU Women’s Beach Volleyball Team and received a scholarship. This is a long-time goal she has had since being a young girl. Rianne started playing beach volleyball when she lived in Arizona and fell in love. She took part in camps from the early age of 8 and eventually joined a club team. She loves the game and plays indoor court and outdoor beach volleyball, but her heart has always been in the sand! She found coaches at RPM Sand: Nick Bowling and Ryan Mariano, whose support has been instrumental to her success.

At one point, the family was concerned that they couldn’t afford to have Rianne play and train due to financial concerns.

Rianne began baking and selling pies, taking on extra babysitting jobs, and working wherever she could to come up with the money to pay for her fees; all while going to school, playing and practicing volleyball daily, and supporting her family. She found a way!

A couple of years later, her father took a new job in Utah, and the family had to move. When Rianne found out that Utah does not have high school beach volleyball programs, she was heartbroken. Through some research, she found a club team in Salt Lake and drove there a few times a week to get practice and play time in order to continue pursuing her dream, but

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things weren’t looking good for her college beach volleyball goal. Still, she persisted. She then talked to her coach in Arizona, who invited her to come down and play with him over her breaks.

She did. She sacrificed her vacations and three-day weekends to drive through snow and ice to get to Phoenix, just to get some top-level coaching at RPM Sand in Phoenix. She found a way.

Rianne was competing at a high level, placing in the top 5 at over 40 tournaments, but she worried that her beach skills were not improving enough. She was facing some harsh realities; there are only 90 total teams in the NCAA, each of which is highly competitive and only looks for new talent at high schools with beach teams.

These teams are primarily found in California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Colorado. The challenges never seemed to get her down. She attacked each practice with vigor, and she continued to fight for her dream. Literally, come rain or shine, she would practice and play. She found a way.

After Rianne called her coach, Nick Bowling, to tell him the awesome news that she had been offered a spot on the Beach Team at Colorado Mesa, he took to Facebook to tell his side of the story.

He wrote the post through tears of joy.

He said, “So many obstacles, so many times where she was all alone in Utah without a team or a program to train with. So many times that I am sure she wanted to give up! Coaching is such a rewarding thing. It is incredible to get to watch young people deal with adversity.

Some quit, some complain, some can be incredibly ungrateful and blame their lack of success on coaches, or other teammates, or refs, or just the obstacles that life brings. Many don’t even realize how easy they have it compared to others. This young lady stayed the

course. This young lady was grateful every second for the opportunities she had, and she worked hard every second, not ever knowing if she would have another one or not!” She found a way!

CONGRATULATIONS, RIANNE, ON PURSUING AND FULFILLING YOUR DREAM. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MORE GREAT THINGS FROM YOU!

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Remuda Golf Course, located in Farr West, Utah, is a beautiful open course that is great fun for those of every skill level. With gorgeous views of Ben Lomond and surrounding mountain peaks, the course was designed to keep balls in the grass, with only a few areas where houses are in play. The goal of this course is to provide an enjoyable golf experience to all who visit and is currently operated by the family of developer, Jim Aland, who built the course.

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Jim’s vision was to create a beautiful golf course that was wall to wall green. When Jim decided to develop the area, he felt that a neighborhood golf course open to the public would be the best option to meet the needs of both “open space” requirements and to add beauty and usability to the community. In fact, in a small community like Farr West, a golf course can be a major tourist attraction. Remuda brings visitors from not only the surrounding areas like North Ogden and Pleasant View but also from as far north as Logan and as far south as Provo.

When Jim brought the idea to the city, he knew he needed the support of Jimmy Pappageorge, the well-known Mayor of Farr West. He told him his idea, and Jimmy supported it. They also sought the help of course designer Keith Downs, who was a PGA member and helped design several local courses like The Barn and El Monte. Marlen Pinkleman sculpted the greens and was asked to keep the greens large and forgiving. The grass is a high blend of Kentucky Bluegrass for the fairways, rough, and tees. The greens are primarily Penncross bent grass.

The course features an 18-hole, open course that is devoid of powerlines and, though it was once flat, is manicured and sculpted to give it all of its turf variations (elevated tees, bunkers, etc.). It was farmland and had to be transformed into a golf course.

To name the course, Jim recalled reading from one of his favorite authors, Louis L’amore, who often wrote about remudas. A remuda is a herd of horses that have been saddlebroken, from which ranch hands choose their mounts for the day. This was a fitting name, since the land where the course now lays was a pioneer ranch and farmland for many years prior.

Today, the owners are proud to be a destination for all levels of skill. During the summer, they hold a Junior Camp Academy for 9 weeks each Tuesday, and the kids play each week to work on the skills they learned at camp. There are also junior rates and punch cards. Adult leagues have divisions for seniors, men, and women.

Leagues run March through the month of October.

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A new program that has become very popular is called Club 99. This is a beginner women’s club where, for $99, women receive a summer-long pass where they can come after 3pm on weekends, Mondays, and Tuesdays. It comes with classes, and the social atmosphere is great fun. This is a program for women over 18 years old, and the theme even throughout, with $.99 range ball buckets and $.99 fountain drinks.

Remuda is a great course that is affordable and built to make golfers feel good about the round they played. It is usually a little less crowded during the week, which is when it is popular among seniors. It is also frequented by the local neighborhood families. Often, you will see young aspiring golfers on the driving range or practice greens. It is a great atmosphere for all.

We recommend scheduling in advance. Call by phone or book online at Remudagolf.com.

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tevens-Henager College is one of the oldest colleges in Utah and has been serving students since 1891. Originally named The Smithsonian Business College, it went through several ownership and name changes until the name was changed to Stevens-Henager College in 1959; it was named after one of its earlier owners.

Stevens-Henager College is a nonprofit college and is accredited by ACCSC (the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges), which holds the college to high standards and allows them to offer federal financial aid to students. StevensHenager currently has eight locations: West Haven (Ogden Main Campus), Layton (satellite), Logan, Salt Lake, Orem, St. George, Idaho Falls, and Boise. The college is also affiliated with an online school, Independence University, which offers degree programs 100 percent online and has students from across the nation.

With a rich history in educating local students and helping them earn a variety of specialty degrees, StevensHenager is most proud of their job-placement percentages; many students are even placed with a job in their field and specialty before graduating.

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their specialties for turning out well-educated, ready-forwork students, that are highly sought after.

One of the biggest programs is that of Surgical Technologist, and Stevens-Henager is one of only a few schools in the state that offers it.

This important program was created by first consulting the medical community and then putting local surgeons and medical professionals on the education advisory board to help determine the particulars of the curriculum.

Students complete a threemonth externship as part of their schooling. Students also determine what expertise they would like to pursue and focus on within that specialty for their externship, which makes the experience even more valuable and targeted to the student’s goals.

The college is known for being efficient at getting students through their schooling quickly. An associate degree can be completed in as few as 19 months, and a bachelor’s degree in as few as 36 months.

Students take one class at a time and complete each class in 4 weeks, and the schedule can even be handled around a part- or full-time job. StevensHenager also offers a great nursing program, where it takes 25 months to become a Registered Nurse.

In addition to these programs, Stevens-Henager also offers

degrees in Medical Assisting, Business Administration, Software Development, and Network Security. Students’ tuition is all-inclusive and covers not only classes but textbooks, and even a laptop that students can keep at the end of their schooling. For most programs, students can enroll and start within 4 weeks (the Nursing program is on a different schedule). Class sizes are kept small and feature hands-on learning wherever possible.

The professional faculty at the college includes fulltime teachers and program directors plus some adjunct professors who come from the field they are teaching in.

There is also a compliance department that helps the school and its programs stay consistent within their accreditation requirements.

Here is a quote from one of their graduates that sums up the student experience nicely: “The one-on-one atmosphere and a smaller classroom setting more closely fit my learning style. I wanted to graduate ready for a career in a specific field as soon as possible. I wanted to be more marketable than the person next to me. StevensHenager was the answer for me.” Tiffany Donoho, Medical Specialties (AOS) Come and join us for great educational experience.

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Is your soccer player the one scoring all the goals? Maybe it’s time to consider the next steps for your budding soccer star.

RECREATION V. COMPETITION SOCCER Most beginning soccer players start in a recreation program to learn the basic skills and develop a love for the game. Once a child has advanced beyond the basics and desires to play at a higher level, parents should consider transitioning their child to a competitive soccer club such as La Roca Futbol Club.

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MY CHILD ISN’T READY FOR COMPETITION SOCCER If your child is still a little undecided about soccer, then a non-competitive recreation team might be a better fit.

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With all the turmoil in the world right now, I have been approached with questions regarding rights of individuals and business owners. I recently

COVID-19 is not the only threat to life.

Have we considered the unintended consequences of forcibly shutting down businesses and implementing stay at home orders? These government actions have created irrational fear and increased stress. Is life without liberty the quality of life we desire? Patrick Henry’s wellknown statement “give me liberty or give me death” encapsulates the American belief that liberty is essential to purposeful life.

wrote a letter to all residents of Utah outlining my thoughts on business owners’ rights to run their businesses. I have included excerpts from that letter below. The full letter can be viewed on the “We Are Essential” section of my website: www.integralaw.net Utah is in a financial crisis right now because of our national, state, and local responses to COVID-19. Utah is also facing a freedom crisis because of the unilateral and arbitrary restrictions of essential liberty. The Declaration of Independence explains that we “are endowed by [our] Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Our government does not give us rights and does not have power to take them away. The Declaration of Independence also outlines that the purpose of government is “to secure these rights” and that governments “deriv[e] their just powers from the

Small Business Owners, the ones hit hardest by these actions, employ 48% of the workers, generate 44% of economic activity, and generate 50% of GDP for our country. They are not just important to our economy; they are vital to our economy. Opening businesses would not force any person to patronize businesses.

Rather, it allows the conscious exercise of liberty by giving people the opportunity to weigh and manage their own risk.

Business owners have the right to run their businesses under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution and Title 18 Section 242 of the United States Code.

I hope that people will learn about their rights and foster a spirit of cooperation, not conflict.

I understand that there will be many who deal in the extremes of freedom and security.

My hope is Attorney Garrett T. Smith that business owners will exercise their rights appropriately while being responsible citizens. Business owners have the freedom to open their doors and people have the freedom to patronize those businesses. If business owners choose to refine their normal processes of providing service to accommodate the concern over COVID-19, it is likely that people will be more willing to engage with the business because it will be easier for the customer to weigh and manage the risk.

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Traeger Tips from The Grill King

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Hey there, Folks. I’m Mike Child from North Ogden Ace Hardware, and this month, I’ve been asked to introduce you to Traeger grills! I can’t think of a better time to talk grills than right now. We have been locked up since mid-March, and now the weather is starting to warm up and, well, maybe…. you received a nice tax return or are looking for a good way to spend your stimulus money. So, let’s talk shop.

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Welcome to the Neighborhood - Justin Stevenson DC

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Chiropractor Justin Stevenson, DC, has been practicing in the Salt Lake City area since 2015.

He and his wife Shaylee, who was born and raised in Pleasant View, were looking for the perfect place to raise their young family, and they were drawn to Pleasant View. They wanted a nice, quiet, friendly neighborhood, and they’ve loved this area. They moved here five years ago. Justin and Shaylee have three adorable kids: a pair of 9-year-old twins and a 3-year-old. They love being together as a family, and they enjoy the outdoors, camping, hiking, skiing, and having parties by the pool.

It’s been a long-time goal for Dr. Stevenson to set up his practice right here in our neighborhood and provide great spinal care to the community here. He’s been looking for local office space, and has just moved into the very familiar building thats shares a parking lot with 7-11,

upstairs from Artistic Hair.

During the five years he’s practiced, Dr. Stevenson has specialized in helping patients injured in auto accidents. He has also had great success in working with teenagers and children. Young people get great benefits from chiropractic, and they need it.

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just your spine. Dr. Stevenson can work on shoulders, elbows, hips, wrists, ankles, and feet. Sometimes you’re having pain in an area and you don’t even realize it could be out of place.

“Some people live with back pain all the time, and they don’t realize it could be corrected,” Dr. Stevenson said. It’s worth setting up

Dr. Stevenson also focuses on combining physiotherapy with chiropractic, which means that he integrates stretching and exercising with his treatments. This can help strengthen injured muscles, improve their range of motion, reduce the causes of day-to-day pain, and heal more quickly, enhancing the results of a chiropractic treatment.

Another focus is on helping patients to use correct Justin, wife Shaylee and their posture. Dr. Stevenson children teaches his patients the best positions for standing, sitting, a consultation for anyone or working in order to reduce who suffers from frequent fatigue and strain. headaches, migraines, midback pain from sitting at a Lots of people have never computer all day, or sciatic tried chiropractic. If your nerve pain. spine is bothering you, it’s a good idea to get checked out.

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Pancake Mix Muffins RECIPE FROM TWINMOMREFRESHED.COM, PHOTO BY HAILEY MINTON

Pancake mix. Follow the directions on the package for making the batter.

Toppings - Add in your favorites or whatever you have on hand. This could include chocolate chips, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, cinnamon sugar, cheese, bacon, or turkey.

COOKING WITH KIDS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix batter well. Have the kids help! Pour into a well-greased mini muffin tin. Add in toppings. Use a fork to push toppings in and cover them with the batter. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Healthy NO Bake Cookies RECIPE FOUND AT ACOUPLECOOKS.COM, PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS

These are really good if your looking for a chocolate treat without all the sugar.

6 Tbs coconut oil (divided) ¼ c. plus 2 Tbsp peanut butter (divided) ¼ c. plus 1 Tbsp Grade A dark maple syrup (divided) ¼ c. dutch process (or dark) cocoa powder 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 pinch of kosher salt 1 c. rolled oats Place 9 cupcake liners into a muffin tin. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 5 tablespoons coconut oil and stir together 2 tablespoons peanut butter, ¼ c. maple syrup, ¼ c. cocoa powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 pinch of kosher salt. When fully combined, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup rolled oats. Spoon into cupcake liners. Refrigerate while making the peanut butter topping.

In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together ¼ cup peanut butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Spoon the warm peanut butter mix over the chocolate oat mixture. Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes until set.

Store in refrigerator.

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Set aside a specific time to make your recipes, let your kids make choices, and know things are going to get messy!

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SCHOOL-AGE KID RECIPES Dark Chocolate Hummus RECIPE FROM ACOUPLECOOKS.COM, PHOTO BY HAILEY MINTON

This surprising dip for fruit and pretzels is a hit for children, parties, and showers! Try dipping a pretzel and adding blueberries to the top.

Fruit - Strawberries, pineapple, green apple slices, salty pretzels 15-oz can chickpeas 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave syrup, add more if you like it sweeter 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Drain the liquid from the chickpeas into a glass measuring cup and reserve. To the bowl of a food processor, add the chickpeas, tahini, maple or agave syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, and 2 Tablespoons water or the water from the chickpea can. Puree for 30 seconds, then scrape down the bowl. Taste; if necessary, add a bit more syrup to your liking.

Add additional 1-2 Tablespoons water and puree again to get a creamy consistency. Store refrigerated for 7-10 days

Simple Breakfast in Muffin Tins RECIPE AND PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS

This has been a favorite family recipe for years now. Grey, our youngest, saw that I was making these and asked for them to be made for his birthday this year (it’s in September, ha ha). He loves this eggy concoction.

7 eggs ¼ cup milk 1 cup of ham (bacon, sausages, etc) diced 1 cup of cheese (cheddar, pepper jack are our favorites) 36 Tater Tots • • • • •

Spray muffin tin with non stick spray Preheat oven to 375 degrees Put 3 tater tots in the bottom of each muffin tin.

Pour mixed eggs and milk into each muffin tin.

Add meat and cheese and salt and pepper

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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Yield: 12 muffins Eat with a little ketchup or salsa on top. Enjoy !

TEENAGER

Pizza Quesadillas RECIPE AND PHOTO BY HAILEY MINTON

Mozzarella cheese Flour Tortillas Pepperoni For one pizza quesadilla, add 8 - 10 pepperoni to a pan. Cook until crispy and then remove them from the pan and onto a plate. Lay a tortilla down in the pan, with low heat, and add 1/2 cup of cheese (more or less) on top of the tortilla. Place the pepperoni on top of the cheese. Add the other tortilla to the top. Once the cheese starts to melt and the bottom tortilla gets crispy, flip it to the other side to crisp up the other tortilla and get the cheese gooey. Cut it into 6 pieces and enjoy! *If you’re making pizza quesadillas for the family, using cooking scissors makes cutting the quesadillas go a lot quicker!

Easy Baked Flautas (Taquitos) RECIPE FOUND AT ACOUPLECOOKS.COM,PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS

Our family LOVED these. They were so easy to make. My favorite part was watching my children go back for seconds.

The crispy shells with a dash of salt, cheesy refried beans in the middle, and homemade guacamole a la mode made this dish a hit!

2 green onions, sliced thin (optional) 1 ½ c. refried beans ¼ c. salsa 1 tsp chilli powder ¾ c. shredded cheddar cheese 14, 6-inch flour tortillas 2 Tbsp. olive oil, for brushing ¼ tsp kosher salt, for sprinkling For dipping: guacamole, salsa, or sour cream Preheat oven to 425 degrees. I didn’t have green onions but I’ll bet they would add a lot of flavor to these flautas. I used canned refried beans. Spoon into a mixing bowl along with green onions, salsa, chili powder, and shredded cheese. Lay a tortilla on your counter. Spoon 2 to 3 scoops of the refried bean mixture in the middle of the shell. Roll tightly and lay the seam down on a baking sheet. Repeat until your pan is full.

When the flautas are together, brush the tops with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp and browned. Serve with salsa, guacamole or sour cream. You can also freeze these for another night.

Homemade Guacamole BY MELISSA SPELTS 4 avocados ¾ cup salsa or diced tomatoes with jalapeños salt and pepper to taste Mix in blender and eat. Yum.

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