North Ogden Connection February 2018

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CITY NEWS

Mayor's Message Mayor Taylor Departs for Military Service in Afghanistan

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here are three great loyalties that have guided my life and everything in it: God, family, and country. While I am far from perfect in any of these respects, I have given my life to serve all three of these loyalties whenever and however I can.

Right now there is a need for my experience and skills to serve in our nation’s long-lasting war in Afghanistan. President Trump has ordered an increase in troops, and I will be among these and have been assigned to serve on an advisory team training the staff of an Afghan commando battalion.

Serving as North Ogden Mayor has been the highlight of my civilian life and I appreciate the trust that citizen have given me.

Serving as North Ogden Mayor has been the highlight of my civilian life and I appreciate the trust that citizens have given me. Utah law provides for a process to temporarily replace an elected official who is away for military service, and Brent Chugg has been appointed to entirely fulfill the duties of my office while I am serving overseas. I have full confidence in Mayor Chugg’s honor, leadership, and integrity and know that that the City will continue to operate at the high level of service that our citizens have come to expect.

President John F. Kennedy expressed some of the most remarkable words in recent American history during his Inaugural Address in 1961, when he said: “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.”

In an era of divisiveness and self-gratification, President Kennedy’s words are needed today more than ever. I encourage each of you to find some way in 2018 to “ask not what [our] country can do for [us] [but] what [we] can do for [our] country.” Whether it is volunteering at a charity organization, reading to children at a school, or simply helping a neighbor, there are ways all around us to brighten someone’s day, to lift another’s burdens, and to make our city, state, and country a better place.

In the immortal words of Mother Teresa: “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”

Brent Taylor, Mayor of North Ogden

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hese pictures show two decades of love and marriage for Melissa and me. We had been married for about nine months when the first picture was taken and we just celebrated our 19th anniversary in January.

We were full of expectation and excitement for our budding future together at the first, and while those same feelings exist today, the second photo shows us nearly twenty years later in a place of more experience. We consider ourselves lucky to still be in love and to still be together and we are grateful for the love we have.

This Valentine's Day we wish for each of you, our readers, love and happiness in your life or at least the hope that it is possible.

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CITY NEWS

City of North Ogden Updates Changing of the Guard Serving as the mayor of North Ogden City has been one of the greatest honors of my life and the highlight of my civilian professional career. Service is really what leadership is all about. I am announcing today that I will be deploying to Afghanistan to continue my service as a member of the Army National Guard.

Utah law provides for an orderly process to temporarily replace an elected official who is absent for military service for a time, and there will be a temporary mayor appointed to entirely fulfill the duties of my office here while I am serving overseas. I have full confidence that the City will continue to operate at the high level of service that our citizens have come to expect from our outstanding City Staff, our very capable City Council, and our new temporary Mayor Brent Chugg.

Community Question Corner

BY JON CALL, CITY ATTORNEY/ADMINISTRATOR

Question: Are there any rules regarding tree

maintenance in the City?

Answer: The City Code distinguishes between two types of

trees. Those on public property (8-5-5) and those on private property (8-5-6). For public trees, including those in the parking strip next to the curb of a street, it is the responsibility of the abutting property owner to properly trim the tree to keep all limbs nine (9) feet above the curb and roadway.

This helps to protect the snow plow truck windshields and mirrors from damage during the busy plowing season. Please check the trees on your property to make sure they are not overhanging the street in a way to interfere with our snow plow trucks. The City has not planted any of the trees in the parking strips along the city streets. This means that the neighboring property owner or previous property owner has planted the trees to increase the beauty of their homes and businesses. This also means that the homeowner has an increased maintenance burden should the trees begin to push up the sidewalks and curbs. North Ogden Code 8-55(A) states that tree damage to curbs and sidewalks are the homeowner’s responsibility, so please keep your trees trimmed and planted in appropriate locations.

This recurring section of the magazine will be devoted to answering common questions by residents and businesses in our community. If you have questions about proper procedures, city code, building permits, community events, how-to's, or other city-related questions, please send an email to jcall@nogden.org.

City staff say their goodbyes to Brent Taylor

A message from the new mayor, Brent Chugg: This month we experienced a “changing of the guard”, as we said farewell to our great Mayor as he departs for duty with the United States Army. We pay tribute to him in many ways because he has served so well as the Mayor of our city. He has moved this city forward in a positive way making it a better place to live. He has demonstrated dedication and hard work in fulfilling his role as Mayor. He also has shown great patriotism as he has answered the call to help defend this nation, not only this time but several others. We salute his family as they have sacrificed and supported him in both assignments. We pray for his safe return.

Brent Chugg and his wife Myrl at Brent Taylor's farewell

We as citizens in this community have a definite responsibility to unite and work together as the City continues to grow and maintain the legacy of many who have served this City. We have a great staff of employees who are dedicated to their assignments to help make this happen. They make sure that all the functions of the City are working properly so we can enjoy the comforts of living here.

I look forward to my association with each of you and seek your input and service as we continue to our progress in the coming year.

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CITY NEWS

Employee of the Month Casey Hunsaker

Casey Hunsaker has been with the City since 2014. Casey works in the Streets Division and has been assigned streetlights and asset management for the department.

He worked closely with Councilmember Satterthwaite with the G.I.S. program.

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Our summer youth t-ball, baseball and softball program introduces and develops age-appropriate skills and game play strategies that lead to steady improvement and a lifelong enjoyment of the game. Children will be taught proper technique, and will be given the time to practice, master, and build upon learned skills. They will also be given plenty of opportunity to showcase their newly developed skills in scheduled league games that are centered on positive encouragement, inclusion, and sportsmanship. All registered children will participate in weekly practices and a 7 game season. Children will receive a team t-shirt, team cap, and most equipment is provided (bats, helmets, etc).

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Registration: March 1st - 31st T-Ball: Open to all Kindergarten students Softball/ Baseball: Open to all 1st-9th grade students www.northogdenrecreation.com

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CITY NEWS

North Ogden's Newest City Council Members Sara Fawson values community participation in community decisions.

Fawson said she saw the effects of community participation when a new public works facility in North Ogden was initially going to be funded with a $10 million bond.

She said the council at the time gave them different plans but "all three plans involved a lot of debt that the people of North Ogden would have to pay in the future." She said a petition went around and eventually the city changed the plan. "They built it for about $2 million and paid cash as they went." She said it ended up being a better outcome because we had a discussion, even though there was a lot of disagreement.

She said the initiation of any city-funded project should be heavily weighed with input from the community.

Her path to the City council I decided to run for city council because a fellow North Ogden resident encouraged me. Fawson said she hopes more good people will be willing to participate and show Blake Cevering maintains his interest in community development "At one time I was interested in going into City Management," said Blake Cevering, one of the newly elected city council members. "I always thought it would be cool to be involved in development and commercial development." Cevering graduated with a Master's Degree in Public Administration from BYU. He said he envisioned being involved in City Management and administration where he could influence policy and procedure. After graduation, he channeled his interest in development to real estate. He currently works with Besst Realty Group in North Ogden where he has worked for three years.

His path to the City Council Cevering said he became involved with the city committees partially because of his involvement on the Mayor’s facebook page. "I commented on a facebook picture...

I was impressed with how the Mayor was handling the beautification of the city." He said the mayor reached out to him after he saw Cevering’s comment and asked him if he wanted to be a part of the Economic Development Committee. That led to an appointment on the planning 8 NORTH OGDEN CONNECTION // February 2018

up. "I can’t really say that and then not show up when I have the opportunity."

Career Fawson is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Nurse Midwife and she has opened her own clinic locally. She does primary care for women and prenatal care. “I have a perspective of a small business owner that I bring with me to the city council.” She said there are many regulations and challenges for businesses and the city can help the community by being business friendly. “Businesses contribute a ton to communities. They provide services we need and generate tax revenue.”

Family Fawson moved to North Ogden in 2002 to be closer to family when her husband was deployed. At that time, she had two young boys at home and made the decision to go back to school to become a Registered Nurse. She has since received a doctorate of nursing practice from the University of Utah. She now lives in North Ogden with her husband and four children.

commission. He said this helped him become familiar with city ordinances, codes, and protocol. He was trained on subdivision codes and development which gave him a good foundation to where he felt comfortable running for city council.

"I am committed to government transparency, fiscal responsibility, honesty and public safety." Cevering said he wants to be transparent with citizens to help them understand the challenges the city faces. Cevering has an idea of predetermining what types of businesses are wanted in North Ogden and soliciting them to come to the city. "Our population can only sustain a limited amount of commercial establishments. We need the right businesses in North Ogden."

Family Blake Cevering has ancestors who have been a part of North Ogden from its early years. He said in 1851 his ancestors William Bailey and Sarah Lake settled in North Ogden after they crossed the plains as pioneers. Born and raised in North Ogden, Cevering lives with his wife Melanie and their four children. He said he values the aquatic center, parks, and events available in North Ogden that help build family and community relationships. "If families are strong, our communities will be strong."

CITY NEWS

City Council Meetings

Key Community Contacts

The Mayor and Council welcome your input and attendance at the council meetings held the first four Tuesdays of every month starting at 6pm (not held on the 5th Tuesday of the month, if applicable).

Check www.northogdencity.com for changes.

Mayor: Brent Chugg - 801- 737-9836 bchugg@nogden.org

Work sessions are held as needed on the first Tuesday of each month.

Flood Zones

Questions regarding flood zones should be directed to Gary Kerr, Building Official at 801-737-2214. FEMA flood maps are available for your review at the city offices. We also have elevation certificates.

Questions, comments, accolades?

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

For more news

Council Members: Sara Fawson - 801-737-2321 sfawson@nogden.org Cheryl Stoker - 801-782-9302 cstoker@nogden.org Phillip Swanson - 801-940-2111 pswanson@nogden.org Carl Turner - 801-737-0398 cturner@nogden.org Blake Cevering - 801-549-8202 bcevering@nogden.com City Hall: 801-782-7211

www.northogdencity.com

Planning Director:

801-737-2220 Rob Scott - rscott@nogden.org

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

Annette Spendlove - aspend@nogden.org

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Public Works Director: 801-782-8111

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

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City Admin./ City Attorney: Jon Call - jcall@nogden.org Senior Center: 801-782-6211

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COMMUNITY

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Feb 14 Feb 1 NOJH – PTSA Valentine’s Stomp in Small Weber – Drill Team – State Championship Gym Weber – Wrestling – Divisional Tournament Feb 15 Celebrate Weber – THE YELLOW BOAT – NOJH – Girls Basketball – Roy @ love on Actors Repertory Co. School Play NOJH – 3pm February 14th! Orion – Girls Basketball – Rocky – 7-9:30 pm Mtn. @ Orion – 3-5pm Feb 2 Weber – Girls Basketball - @ Layton – Feb 16 5:15-7pm Comp. Day – NO SCHOOL Weber – Boys Basketball – Layton @ Weber – Boys Basketball - @ Davis – Weber – 7-9pm 7-9pm Weber – THE YELLOW BOAT – Actors Repertory Co. School Play – 7-9:30 pm Feb 19 NOJH – Boys Basketball - @ Sand Ridge President’s Day – NO SCHOOL – 3-5pm Orion – Boys Basketball - @ Roy – 3-5pm Feb 20 Weber – Girls Basketball – State Feb 3 Tournament Weber – Drill Team – State Championship Orion – District Choir Festival Weber – THE YELLOW BOAT – Actors Performance – 7-8:30pm Repertory Co. School Play – 7-9:30 pm Feb 21 Feb 5 Weber – Parent/Teacher Conferences Weber – WCSD Honor Choir Weber – Boys Basketball - @ Syracuse – 7-9pm Feb 6 MMA – Science Fair Weber – WCSD Honor Choir NOJH – Girls Basketball @ Rocky – 3pm Feb 7 Weber – Wrestling – State Tournament Weber – Weber Experience 12:30-3pm Feb 8 Weber – Swimming – State Meet Weber – Wrestling – State Tournament Feb 9 Weber – Swimming – State Meet Weber – Girls Basketball - @ Clearfield – 5:15-7pm Weber – Boys Basketball - @ Clearfield – 7-9pm NOJH – Boys Basketball Championship @ TBD – 3-5pm

Feb 22 Weber – Girls Basketball – State Tournament Weber – Utah Higher Ed Day – 122:30pm Weber County School District Science Fair Feb 23 Weber – Girls Basketball – State Tournament NOJH & Orion – District Beginning Orchestra Festival @ Fremont – 8am-2pm Orion – Girls Basketball @ NOJH – 3-5pm

Feb 10 Weber – ACT Testing Date

Feb 24 Weber – Debate – Region 1 Meet @ Clearfield Weber – Girls Basketball – State Tournament

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Feb 26 Weber – Tryouts – Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Track, Golf, Tennis Elementary Schools – Storytelling Festival

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Feb 27 Weber – ACT Test Date (All Juniors) Weber – Boys Basketball – State Tournament NOJH – Festival Concert – 7pm Orion – Girls Basketball – Wahlquist @ Orion – 3-5pm Elementary Schools – Storytelling Festival Feb 28 Orion – Choir Concert – 6:30-7:30pm

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Feb. 3 Game Day + Refreshments – 10:00am

Feb. 19 Closed for President’s Day

Feb. 5, 9, & 26 Basic Computer Class – 10:30am

Feb. 22 Bingo – 5:30pm

Feb. 5 Cell Phone Class – 2:00pm

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Feb. 8 Valentines Dinner/Dance (Randy Burgess Performing) – 5:30pm Feb. 8 Free Legal Advice (call for appt.)

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FREE FAMILY FUN EVENTS Saturdays Locomotive Restoration Project – Ogden Union Station – 9:30am-1pm

Feb 5 Monday Concert with Monika Jalili – Peery Egyptian Theatre, Ogden - 7-9pm

Saturdays Winter Farmers Market – Ogden Union Station – 9am-2pm

Feb 7 Ham Radio Technician Class – Layton City Office – 6-9pm Feb 8 Joshy Soul & the Cool Concert – Gallivan Center – 7:30pm-midnight

Feb 2 First Friday Art Stroll – Downtown Ogden – 6-9pm Mardi Gras Gala – Viridian Center, West Jordan – 7-9pm Yeti Bash – Ogden Union Station

Feb 10 Changing Lanes Concert – Motown Hits – Viridian Center, W. Jordan, 7-12pm

Feb 17 The Great Backyard Bird Count – Ogden Nature Center – 9:30-10:30am

Feb 14 Jazz at the Station – Ogden Union Station – 7-8pm

Feb 24 8th Annual Ogden Seed Swap – Ogden Prep. Academy – 10am-Noon

Feb 15 George Brown Quintet Concert – Gallivan Center -7:30-12pm

Feb 3 Yeti Bash – Wolf Creek Resort

Feb 16 Family Valentines Dance – Central Davis Jr. High Gym – 7-9:30pm

Feb 3 Writing for Change: Social Media Workshop – SLC Library – 3-5pm

Feb 17 Best N’ West Barrel Race – Ogden Golden Spike Center – 9am-3pm

Feb 26 Weber State Storytelling Festival – 9:3012:30am

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COMMUNITY

Announcements!

Wedding Celebration!

Cole and Janet Weaver are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Whitney Weaver To Tucker Gammell, son of Mike and Angel Gammell.

Wedding will be held Friday, February 16, 2018 In the Salt Lake Temple.

Congratulations Whitney and Tucker!!!

Congrats Tucker + Whitney!

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We offer a fun contest every month with cash prizes!

January Contest Winners

Mom, I stuck my tongue out like you said to taste a snowflake and all I taste is dirt and that blue juice you use to clean the bathroom mirrors.

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Congratulations for last month's photo caption winner. dcrowton. The winning caption was “Mom, I stuck my tounge out like you said to taste a snowflake and all I taste is dirt and that blue juice you use to clean the bathroom mirrors.” dcrowton, check your email, you won an Amazon Echo!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest. We enjoyed seeing all of the responses.

We will publish the entire list at northogdenconnection.com

February Art Contest

2nd Annual

We are excited to announce our second annual original art contest. This was our most popular contest last year are we are excited to launch it again. This year there will be 3 contest categories. Please get your artwork submitted as soon as possible as voting starts the first day. Tell your friends and neighbors about this, we want as many submissions as possible. Also have your kids tell their teachers so students can get involved. Visit www. northogdenconnection.com/artcontest to submit and vote. The community will be voting for and determining the winners.

Winner of each category will win $50 cash and the top two vote receivers will be featured on the cover of the magazine for March 2018.

Categories: Kindergarten through 4th grade 5th through 9th grade 10th through adult

PHOTO SUBMISSIONS We are always accepting amazing cover photos! Please send high quality photos (taken with a quality smart phone or camera), at least 300 dpi, in vertical format. Call with questions 801-624-9652. Go to www.northogdenconnection.com or email submissions to ryan@connectionpub.com.

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Library Update

A beautiful and modern library will be opening soon!

BY DAKOTA TAYLOR

I

t’s been ten months since the North Branch Library closed for renovation. But those long drives to the Ogden Valley and Pleasant Valley branches are almost over because the North Branch Library is set to open at the beginning of the year! After years of deliberation and cancelation, the North Branch renovation is nearly complete, and although there is no official opening date, they hope to show off the updates to the public in early 2018.

With North Ogden’s population rapidly growing every year, it was time to update the local library. The overcrowded 23,000 square foot library has been too small for the growing community for quite some time. This renovation has more than doubled the size of the library, which originally opened in 1983.

The increase in space means significant room for new attractions. Before the renovation, there were two designated computer areas: one for children, one for the general public.

After the renovation, a third computer area will be available, this one made specifically for teens. This teen area will include touch computer screens as well as other high-tech tools. The library will have 49 computers in total for the public to use.

There will be 12 in the expanded children’s area, 12 in the new teen area, and 25 for general use. And if 49 computers aren’t enough to keep up with the demand for internet usage, highspeed WIFI will be available throughout the entire library. This includes WIFI access in the newly created “Reading Garden.”

This “Reading Garden” will be a tranquil, peaceful place to enjoy all of the content the library offers. While you take in the ambiance of this new garden, you will also have access to coffee, soda, and a variety of other sweet treats from the library’s very own café.

New features at the remodeled library are: • Reading Garden • Teen area • Cafe entrance has also been added to the south end of the branch that leads into the lower floor.

All the delays, closures, and construction seem to be worth it in the end. The final product is going to be a beautiful and spacious building that will provide wonder and exploration for many years to come. The public will be pleased with the final product. When library Executive Director Lynnda Wangsgard was asked what she liked most about the new branch she said, “I’m excited for the café'; I’m excited that this place will be a place to hang out. It won’t just be a library, it’ll be a destination.” This library won’t be your average library. No, it will be a place to learn, gather, have fun, study, celebrate, relax, and do many other things.

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Even with all of the new and exciting features the library has, the expansion left plenty of room for other important features.

The renovation provided a space for an exhibit area. This is an area where different artists will be asked to feature their work throughout the year. The library will now also offer large public meeting rooms, personal study spaces, as well as group study spaces.

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Weber High School STANDOUT

GRANT KNIGHT

BY STEVEN GODFREY

Too often, a kid is alone at lunch, bullied in a classroom, or alone at recess. Grant Knight, junior at Weber High, and his friends are trying to change that. Their solution: Buddy Benches.

“My team and I hope that we will be able to make a positive impact to help elementary school students learn how to include others and make friends,” Knight explains. The idea is that a bench can be placed outside at recess where a student may sit if they don’t feel included, feel low for the day, or are just alone. Other students will see this bench, and the person on it, and respond in the loving, caring ways that children do.

Knight continues, “This bench gives those who are hesitant to make new friends or get involved a means by which they can be noticed. We hope that by instilling the importance of inclusion in children while they are young will make a great change for good in our community.”

Knight first thought of this idea as his Eagle Scout Project as he met with Mrs. Gilstrap, principal of Green Acres Elementary.

Together, the idea was born and carried out as Knight collected enough donations from neighbors and community members to get two Buddy Benches for Green Acres. After seeing the difference the benches made, and hearing the many success stories, Knight knew he needed to branch out further.

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“My team and I hope that we will be able to make a positive impact to help elementary school students learn how to include others and make friends."

-GRANT KNIGHT Knight is an active member of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), serving as Vice President of the Weber High Chapter. One of the events involved in FBLA is community service, which Knight and Co. saw the Buddy Benches being perfect for. Since the project needed more funding, the team decided to branch out and connect with businesses, which would also help them compete in the Partnership with Business chapter event. Weber High’s FBLA team took first in the Northern Region for the second year in a row and will compete at the state level in March. In March, Knight will also present his Buddy Bench project.

“We have set the goal to partner with enough businesses to purchase eleven Buddy Benches,” Knight says. The group still needs about $400 more to reach their goal of $5,600, which would supply eleven benches for the six elementary schools that feed into Weber High.

Knight realizes that mental health and suicide rates are high in the North Ogden community, which is why he started the project. If we can stamp out bullying at a young age, he thought, bullying and fitting in and suicide can be non-issues at Weber High later down the road. Everyone needs a friend, he believes, and this is a start toward inclusion, acceptance, and friendship.

If you would like to donate to the Buddy Bench project, share your success stories, or be a part of this project in the future, please contact Grant Knight at knightgr@wsdstudent.net.

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“This is meaningful to me because I can see the difference it’s making in kids’ lives. There are cases where kids are running up to me and giving me a hug because they are so excited about it and wanting to know when the Buddy Bench is going to be finished so they can start making friends and being friends,” Knight said.

COMMUNITY

Students of the Month

Some schools award multiple students of the month. We honor a selected few here. For the full list of students, visit www.northogdenconnection.com

Jordan “Chipper” Talbot

Skye Herrera

Chipper’s teacher, Mrs. Champi, writes that he has a cheerful attitude and knows what hard work is. “I don’t think I have seen Chipper in a bad mood or in possession of a negative attitude. Chipper has a smile that brightens the room. He doesn’t seek out attention, yet many of his peers watch Chipper with his quiet manner and sunny disposition. Champi writes that Chipper is willing to participate even when he is unsure of the answer. She adds that he is also willing to laugh at himself if his answer is not on the mark. “Whenever he has missed a class, for whatever reason, Chipper checks in to make sure that he has any and all work he may have missed. She also explains that he has a clear understanding of hard work. “Chipper puts forth effort to be a solid player of the baseball team. He has overcome challenges to be a strong example to his teammates. To top it all off, He is extremely courteous and respectful. He always treats me with respect and I cannot thank him enough for that. He has a way about him that makes people feel good about themselves, and I think that is something that the world could use more of.

Independent, self-advocating, and actively curious about the wonder of the world, Skye Herrera is a fun-loving, cheerful adolescent in our Jr High. She enjoys talking and laughing with her chosen family of friends. Skye is famous for speaking the made-up language of “loofah” and for being a person who will listen from the Hope Squad. She enjoys swimming competitively, art club, and archery.

Weber High School

Brooklynn Edwards

Maria Montessori Academy

Skye has an independent spirit and strives to understand things that she is taught in the classroom. The phrase “teach me to do it myself” is a mantra she has taken to heart and a message she models to her classmates. She advocates for herself and her classmates and she can be found playing and talking with students from all grade levels.

She personally says she is not the best student. However, she has a curiosity of the world and strives to learn everything.

She dreams of one day becoming a veterinarian if she can ever overcome her nemesis of science class. She’ll be attending Ogden High School next year and we are proud to guide her

North Ogden Junior High School Mr. Perry, Brooklynn’s math teacher, said he was excited to nominate Brooklynn as student of the month. He said that Brooklynn is such a hard worker in math class. She comes prepared to learn and does her work every day. He enjoys having Brooklynn in math class. He says she is so excited to learn every day and is so friendly. He adds that Brooklynn is the type of student that you wish for in math class.

She is always ready to learn and do her work. If she does not understand the material, she asks for help in learning how to do the problems. Every day Brooklynn comes to class with a smile.

Brooklynn is also very concerned about other students in the class; she wants to make them feel important. Mr. Perry wished her good luck in all her future endeavors in life.

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Talen Chadburn

Orion Junior High School Talen’s personal hobbies are soccer and archery. Talen’s favorite class is science and he says the best part about Orion is the depth and detail of his science class. He has a 4.0 GPA and his extracurricular activities include reading, hiking, and mountain biking. Talen has a personal goal of working on getting out of his comfort zone and being more social. His academic goal is to continue his 4.0 GPA for the next four years. He wants to go to college and get a degree in theoretical physics. Congratulations Talen!

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STAYCATIONS NEARBY WEEKENDERS DREAM VACATIONS

T R AV E L

BY RYAN SPELTS

GETAWAYS

It is usually this time of year that I start to feel a little cagey. The sun doesn’t shine as much and the days are shorter than normal. Plus, add to that Valentine's Day makes me feel like taking my beautiful wife for a quick getaway. That is why we decided to pull together some awesome getaway ideas. Some of these ideas you could do right away while others would be great for this summer. We are breaking it down into three categories: staycations, nearby weekenders and dream vacations.

Staycations Staycation officially means staying within one's own country for your vacation, however the modern meaning has morphed into something different. For a staycation one would stay within one's own city or a neighboring city. It can be quite fun to get away from the everyday norm and have a room that you don’t have to clean yourself as well as enjoying some amenities that would not otherwise be available.

OGDEN A staycation can be as simple as the Ogden Hampton Inn which starts at about $149 a night and has an indoor swimming pool (great in the winter) and is within walking distance from the theaters, restaurants and is just around the corner from Historic 25th Street with shopping and and an eclectic selection of restaurants and art galleries.

LOGAN

PROVO

Melissa and I enjoy a simple trip to Logan about every other year. It is just far enough away and different enough that we feel like we are out of our comfort zone and yet it is less than an hour away. Plus the bang for the buck is great. Room rates range from $75 a night for decent to $150 a night for pretty great. We love exploring up in the canyons when it is warmer and we enjoy going to the growing restaurant selection when it isn’t as warm. We also love spending time fishing on the Logan River.

One could go a little farther away to increase the feeling of getting away but without too much of an investment in travel time. The Provo Residence Inn is my sister’s favorite because she can take her family and get an adjoining room so they can all stay together. It is about $200 a night for both rooms and has a pool, sports court and fitness center.

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SALT LAKE Or you could go for traditional and classy at the Grand America Hotel. It is said to be the perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Of course you will pay more for this experience at about $330-$500 a night.

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MIDWAY If you want to travel a bit farther we enjoyed a trip to Midway with our family a couple of years ago. My parents organized a couples getaway that was a ton of fun. Hotel Zermatt Utah for one room is $169 a night or you could rent one of their villas and it sleeps up to six for only $319. With great access to the Park City winter wonderland, activitiesabound including but not limited to tubing, skiing or snowboarding, cross country skiing and touring ice castles.

Nearby Weekenders ALBERTA, CANADA One of the most scenic places I have ever been to is Lake Louise in Alberta Canada. Not recommended for a winter trip but in the summer — WOW! Driving from Calgary north toward Banff are thick wooded forests and incredibly beautiful sparking turquoise rivers flowing alongside the highway. When you pull into the Lake Louise recreation area, prepare yourself for the most beautiful lake you have ever seen. The color of the water seems the impossible color of a painting yet there it is in front of you. Fed by a glacier, the lake is a bright, crystal clear turquoise. When I walked around the lake, we had to scurry back to the lodge area while rangers cleared out a bear who had wandered down to the lake. The Chateau Lake Louise is right on the lake. It is quite expensive; however, you can stay within an hour in Banff and there are many options in Banff for restaurants and shopping. I highly recommend adding this one to your bucket list, although I will say to skip the little offthe-path Chinese restaurant I stopped by on the way back to Calgary… I needed a real bucket after that meal.

NEW YORK CITY

SAN DIEGO

One of my best friends recently told me about a trip he took with his wife to New York City. They ate at a place called Magnolias and had some Banaba Cream Pudding that is worth the trip, all by itself (sounds amazing). They stayed near Times Square and wandered all through the city and Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Chinatown, Little Italy and even took in some broadway plays. They had a blast. This one is on our list for sure.

One of our favorite anniversary trips was to San Diego, California and Coronado Island.

Hotel Del Coronado ranges from $319 to $500 a night. It is one of those places that seems too good to be true when you are there. We spent our days checking out great shopping spots and hanging out on the beach. At night we tried out some amazing restaurants including Miguel’s Cocina which has the most amazing cheese sauce which I don’t remember its name but I can taste it right now…yum! We also love taking the family to Southern California and visiting the beaches!

Choosing a beach location is always a good choice!

Travel not to escape life, but so life doesn't escape you.

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Dream Vacations FIJI

HONOLULU, HAWAII

A friend of mine owns carolyncruiseandtravel.com and she says her favorite place to go is Fiji. In her words, "Fiji truly has the happiest, most genuine people I’ve ever met." I say go for the people stay for the destination. Although Fiji has palm-lined beaches and coral reefs like many other parts of the South Pacific, it’s often the people of the islands, rather than the scenery, that make it memorable. A Fiji vacation promises a lot of enjoyable possibilities: exquisite scuba diving, lovely natural surroundings and an appealing range of places to stay—from secluded, eyepoppingly expensive resorts to pleasant guesthouses on the beach to simple accommodations with local villagers.” Carolyn is awesome and if you are planning a big trip, she is a great resource because she is free. She gets a commission from the resorts and airlines so you don’t have to pay a dime extra and you get first class service.

My second favorite vacation was a trip we took to Honolulu.

For a relaxing vacation with all the niceties of home, Hawaii is great. Our room looked out over Honolulu beach. We had a great time picking up essentials for about triple their normal cost at convenient ABC stores, but the best parts were simply relaxing on the beach and attempting to learn how to surf (wow that is tiring). We also loved Humana Bay. We snorkeled and saw amazing fish and I even saw a sea turtle which is one of my favorite memories. We also saw a beached whale…(Not really but if you remember Melissa’s embarrassing moment from last year about getting beached on her pregnant belly on the coral, that was on this trip).

ROATAN, HONDURAS

ROME, ITALY

It is said that the snorkeling here is some of the best in the world. If you have ever seen coral reefs that are gray in color that is from people stepping on it. It kills the coral and it turns grey. In Roatan, the color of the coral is actually coral– it is incredible and so gorgeous.

It is exactly what you would imagine when thinking of the bright beautiful colors under the water. My sister said she could have stayed under water for hours and hours just taking in the colors and tropical fish.

Rome, Italy is by far my favorite “Go and See” dream vacation. We were in a near constant state of awe as we witnessed amazing Roman architecture and art. The Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Sistine Chapel, The Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums, The statue of David, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and so much more; we didn’t stop for seven days and I wish we had seven more. It was amazing. We loved many of the restaurants, but our favorite was just stopping by the street vendors to have some authentic Italian pizza and gelato. Amazing!

Favorite memory: Sea turtle sighting in Hawaii!

Editor's favorite: Rome!

DISNEYLAND For the kid in all of us, Disneyland is one of the all time best family trips but it is also a great couples getaway. From the fun of the parks to spending time on the beach, we love Disneyland. Melinda Hortin who works for Connection Publishing and her family took a recent trip to Disney and they are already looking forward to another trip.

Disneyland is a popular family favorite!

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These are our favorite destinations and vacations and we would love to hear about yours. Where is your favorite getaways? Tell us at facebook. com/northogdenconnection

COMMUNITY

LENDING A HELPING HAND FOR LEARNING

BY JOHN REYNOLDS

Providing the right resources that help students learn in our elementary schools is a challenge that deserves our help. North Ogden Kiwanis Club members have had this as a major goal for the past 15 years. Kiwanis is an international organization whose main objective is to serve and is focused on helping the youth.

The local club has been doing just that for the past 72 years in a wide range of projects that include support for individual needs as well as support for several local schools. In 1999 they helped purchase books at discounted prices; in 2005 the club began working with a local teacher Carol North at Majestic Elementary. Carol worked with book publishers to get the best books at the best price and ordered them for her school and five other local schools. Kiwanis donated as much as $3,000 each year, which was matched through the Weber School Foundation, and in a few years the total number of books donated amounted to over 25,000. • DIGITAL RESOURCES Book North Ogden Kiwanis Club has helped purchases purchase Chromebooks for local continued schools. The technology helps engage until 2012 and empowers students. when teachers and principals asked for a different form of assistance; the club helped purchase E-Books, Audio books, classroom PA systems,

and most recently Chromebooks. In each case the goal was to improve the learning experience for students and teachers. It would be difficult to find a better example of lending a helping hand to youth from people in the community. Kiwanis is fortunate to have support from local residents and businesses; volunteer help comes in the form of workers who cook and serve at the annual Cherry Days Pancake Breakfast and through direct contributions to our annual fundraising drive.

The Kiwanis Club directs its support to local schools: Bates, Green Acres, Majestic, North Ogden, Lomond View and Valley Elementary. This is the third year that the schools have asked to buy Chromebooks; they believe that this technology helps to engage and empower students to take charge of their own learning and progression. As educators, they find themselves in constant pursuit of ways to improve student achievement. With Chromebooks, students and teachers have the ability to utilize invaluable digital resources.

Books are not the club’s only avenue to assist youth and the community. The list includes giving individual support to youth for special projects, Hope of America awards for sixth graders, Achievement awards for high school seniors, an annual Easter Egg Hunt, support for the North Ogden City Youth Council, an essay contest, and many other initiatives that benefit youth as well as the community.

Your local Kiwanis Club hopes to continue to partner with schools, Weber School Foundation, and the community to create a winwin situation for the youth of our community. If you are looking for a way to help make our communities better, consider looking into the local Kiwanis Club. Contact John Reynolds at wbarn28@aol.com.

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LOCAL FOCUS

Youth Council Update

BY CHARLOTTE SECRIST

The City Youth Council made dreams come true this Christmas by helping Santa Claus in his house at Bicentennial Park. We proudly accepted the role of energetic elves and helped St. Nick grant wishes and hand out candy canes. We love helping in the Santa House and look forward to it every year.

an amazing opportunity for us to explore the building and understand more about how our government works. We even get to be part of a mock bill debate where we discuss the pros and cons of an actual bill that will be debated this year. We test our theories and experiment with ways to solve an issue. It's exciting to be a part of this!

We have a lot of fun activities and service projects coming up this year, and we would love to have more council members join us. North Ogden youth in grades 9th-12th are welcome to serve, laugh, and learn with our fun council. Pick up an application at the North Ogden City Office during regular business hours.

Coming up is our day at the Legislature where the council travels to Salt Lake City to tour the Utah State Capitol. It's

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LOCAL FOCUS

PRECIOUS PETS -

LEWIS & CUTIE

This dog and gecko keep their family entertained.

BY ADRIENNE REES

The Whipple family sits comfortably in their brand new Pleasant View home while their Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Lewis, does remarkable tricks. Dr. Ian Whipple, Optometrist at Vision Source of Farr West, and his wife Taunya help their two young children, Grant and Gwen, throw snacks to their family pet after each trick he performs.

Chatting with the Whipple family, I find they have some entertaining pet stories.

Ian remembers having odd pets while growing up while Taunya’s veterinarian father frequently brought pets home for her family to enjoy.

While living in Ohio nine years ago attending optometry school, they talked about getting a dog. They liked the look of long-shag hair and preferred a nonshedding, medium-sized dog.

Lewis, the sheepdog they agreed upon, has acquired many talents like shaking hands, spinning, giving high fives, rolling over, and going under legs, since he’s been a part of their family.

Taunya has spent hours upon hours teaching Lewis new tricks. He plays Frisbee surprisingly well, and Ian recounts that while living in Ohio and Boise, he and Lewis competed in multiple dog Frisbee competitions. Although never taking first place, Lewis was the only sheepdog in the competitions.

He stood out with his smaller size and shaggy appearance. The other

competitors were astounded to see how well he could catch a Frisbee.

Although Lewis has numerous endearing qualities, he also tests the family’s patience on a daily basis. Ian talks about Lewis’ extreme food obsession, especially with spaghetti.

“If you hold up a long spaghetti noodle, he just slurps it right up.”

He adds, “I swear, he thinks he’s never going to get another meal. He’s gotten up on the table and eaten entire meals when our backs were turned.”

Taunya adds, “Our kids have to walk around with their food way up in the air so he doesn’t get it.”

She continues,“One time, the fridge was slightly open and we came home and he ate everything in the whole fridge.”

She said they were terrified because his stomach was distended. She also talks about the time he ate Xylitol gum. “He made the front page of the Columbus newspaper warning owners of the dangers of Xylitol to dogs.”

He laughs about it now, but Ian remembers when Lewis ate an entire extravagant Italian cake that was being saved for Christmas. He also said that Lewis once ate 20 pounds of dog food at once because they had forgotten to put the bag up.

HE'LL EAT ANYTHING

Taunya adds that the poor dog once ate a year’s worth of heart guard medicine. “We’ve called my dad a million times because of all the things he’s eaten.” She jokes that he’s probably on life number 11.

Also, Taunya frequently warns her son Grant to keep his pet gecko away from the food-loving Lewis. Cutie the gecko is a one-of-akind yellowCutie is a one-of-a-kind spotted yellow-spotted gecko. gecko.

Grant brags that Cutie is his best friend because he gets to sleep in his room. Gwen’s favorite thing about Cutie is that she gets to feed him mill worms and crickets. Something interesting about their pet gecko is that he sheds his skin about once a month.

After shedding his skin, he will eat it.

The Whipple's pets are both special members of their family. Cutie the gecko and Lewis the dog are definitely precious pets.

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LOCAL FOCUS

HISTORY

NORTH OGDEN'S OLDEST HOME

BY MELISSA SPELTS AND THE NORTH OGDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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he oldest standing house in North Ogden is a gorgeous white home that is located on 400 W, just south of Ben Lomond Dental on Lomond View Drive. A few years ago, I heard the story of the cute family who built and lived in this home originally.

Mary (or Marie) Stalle Warren (1845-1929) and Elihu Warren (1828-1910) were expecting their second child — a boy — they had 13 in all. Before building the home, they had lived in a house on 2700 N 425 E that had a dirt roof. They decided to build a new two story rock home, hoping to have it completed before the birth of the new baby. I can imagine that Elihu must have worked feverishly to finish the huge job of building a home without the modern conveniences we enjoy 2016 today, along with all of his other chores and duties.

This story hit home for me because every time we were expecting a child, Ryan would develop an urge to better our situation and we would end up moving. We moved during every pregnancy.

Unfortunately for the Warrens, a huge storm hit and damaged the dirt roof home that they were staying in, forcing them to move into the new home even though it wasn’t complete. The home was completed in 1864 and was a combination home and dance floor. Originally stone walls, the siding was added later.

The upper floor was used as a dance hall, with the only access being an exterior stairway.

1864

Elihu had interests in farming, lumber hauling and mining.

Maria took care of the children, used a spinning wheel to make the family’s clothing, and dried fruit from their orchards, among many other tasks required of early pioneer mothers.

Marie and Elihu raised sugar cane, converting it into molasses to sell. Elihu owned a large mowing machine that could cut grain and hay. He kept busy hiring out his services to cut the crops of neighboring fields.

Mary (Marie) Stalle Warren in 1922 with her grand children at her 78th birthday party.

The baby that was born in the unfinished home was Nathan Elihu Warren, born in 1864. He married Mary Priscilla Bailey in 1885, and he became an accomplished brick maker. Nate and Priscilla were the parents of nine children. Priscilla died in 1929 and Nate in 1949.

“Brief Sketches of the Lives of North Ogden Pioneers-1850-1870”

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

a healthy living tip by

How Can I Improve My Heart Health?

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. More people die or are disabled by heart attacks and strokes than any other diseases. So is there anything you can do about it? The answer is YES! Here a few helpful tips to minimize your risk and improve your health.

1. KNOW YOUR RISK Do you know your cholesterol? How about your blood pressure?

Are you diabetic? It’s the combination of risk factors that puts you at risk for having a heart attack or stroke. Your doctor, along with a simple blood test can help calculate the risk of you having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. Once you know your risk, you and your doctor can discuss ways to help minimize that risk over time.

2. EXERCISE NOW, BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE If you are healthy enough to exercise, get moving! Thirty minutes of moderate physical activity can improve your heart health. If you have multiple medical problems, talk with your doctor about what exercise is right for you. If you are young, and without any major medical problems, you should engage in vigorous physical activity at least 2 hours a week or more, in addition to 30 minutes of daily moderate activity. No matter the age or medical problems, exercise helps.

3. GET RID OF THOSE BAD HABITS If you smoke, STOP! Your doctor can help. If you are drinking more than 1-2 alcoholic beverages a day, or binge drinking on the weekends when out with friends, STOP! If you are eating a lot of calories right before bed, staying up late watching TV, not taking vacation days from work when appropriate, STOP! Most of us can identify what habits we have that we know aren’t good for us.

4. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY When you are exercising, listen to your body. If you are short of breath with minimal effort, or experiencing chest pain or pressure, call your doctor and get seen right away. This may be a sign of a problem with your heart. Simple and safe testing

can be done to ensure your heart is healthy enough for exercise. Don’t wait and think it will go away.

See your doctor if you have symptoms!

5. AVOID FAD DIETS AND SUPPLEMENTS A new diet that is “all-the-craze” seems to come out every couple of years and most of them fade away. That’s because they just don’t work long term, or might even be bad for you.

One of the few diets that has actual cardiovascular benefits and has been extensively research in a rigorous and academic fashion, is the Mediterranean diet. It is less of a diet and more of a change in the way you eat and cook. Look it up online for more information. Other than that, avoid them. Also, there are no over-the-counter dietary supplements or essential oils on the market today that have ever been shown to have any benefits for the heart when they are rigorously tested. Being at a healthy weight is hard work and requires discipline and a plan. Talk to your doctor about what’s right for you.

5. SEE YOUR DOCTOR A common thread in all these points, is to have good follow-up with your doctor. Your local cardiologist or primary care doctor can appropriately screen for cardiovascular disease. And that screening is not the same for every individual. It may be as simple as answering a few questions, but further testing may be required to assess your risk. Don’t wait. Call your doctor today and know your risk.

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BUSINESS

Collman Wangsgard Dental

BY RYAN SPELTS

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Top- Dr. Wangsgard and family, bottom-Dr Collman and family.

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Business: Family Dentist Address: 2251 N. 400 E. Phone: (801) 782-9544 collmandds.com

r. Marc Collman started his dental practice in North Ogden in 1996, first operating out of the white house on 2650 N. where the Wild Poppy Salon was most recently located.

This is where Dr. Collman learned that you have to “get comfortable being uncomfortable” while building a business or accomplishing anything worthwhile. As a mentor, teacher and doctor, Dr. Collman has learned and shared his philosophy that in order to find success, you must put in the hard work and effort of getting good grades, work hard in your school programs, make life long friends and build your business. It isn’t always easy but it is worth it.

Dr. Richard Wangsgard grew up in North Ogden and has known Dr. Collman since junior high. At about age sixteen, he started to shadow Dr. Collman at his office to see what a career in dentistry was all about. He loved the attitude, friendliness and quality of care at the office. “People not only enjoyed coming and getting their teeth worked on, but they really enjoyed being friends with Dr. Collman and his staff.”

At the age of 5, Dr. Wangsgard had a life-long dream of becoming a dentist because of an incident where two front teeth were damaged in a fall. From that moment he

Marc Collman and Richard Wangsgard offer their patients many years of experience.

understood the importance of a healthy smile and the effect it has on people. He wanted to help those who feel uncomfortable about their smiles overcome those obstacles so they won’t have the same experience he had.

He stuck with his childhood dream all through high school, college and while serving an LDS mission in Toronto, Canada, Spanish speaking.

While attending Weber State and because of his Spanish language skills, Dr. Wangsgard was able to take several service mission trips to Costa Rica and Ecuador to translate for dentists and doctors doing humanitarian work. He still uses those language skills today in his practice here in North Ogden.

Dr. Wangsgard received his undergraduate degree from Weber State University and went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (D.M.D.) from the University of Louisville in Kentucky. He wanted to further his dental education and was accepted into the prestigious General Practice Residency program at the University of Utah Dental School where Dr. Collman is the co-director. This program is for top performing students who want to learn the medical side of dentistry. Dr. Wangsgard was excited to have the opportunity to fine-tune his skills so he could perform advanced dental procedures in his office to help benefit the lives of his future patients in the clinical setting.

Dr. Wangsgard is now the standard by which Dr. Collman judges future applicants to the residency program. Because Dr. Wangsgard’s work ethic is so strong he still holds the record for the most implant procedures completed while in residency. Dr. Wangsgard says the program was a terrific opportunity for him to continue learning and training from specialists in all fields of dentistry such as Oral Surgeons, Prosthodontists, Periodontists etc. while studying under Dr. Collman at the U of U. In 2016, Dr. Collman offered to Dr. Wangsgard the opportunity to come back home to North Ogden and join the practice he has loved for more than 20 years. As friends and colleagues, they work great together today building the practice and sharing their love of dentistry with patients and friends. Their office is located at 2251 N. Washington Blvd, just south and across the street from Zions Bank. Collman & Wangsgard Dental provides services including adult care, pediatric care, cosmetic dentistry, root canals, implants and special needs dentistry.

Dr. Collman and his wife, Karen, have 2 children and 7 grandchildren. Dr. Wangsgard and his wife, Cassie, have 3 children. They all love living and working in North Ogden, part of the community they call home.

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BUSINESS

CUSTODY MATTERS

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ith the new year, my wife and I have been talking about different vacations we would like to take in 2018. When I think about traveling, I am always reminded of a story I included in my article in this magazine a few months ago about the importance of assigning guardians for minor children. Because this is such an important aspect of estate planning and has a lasting impact on children who lose their parents, I have decided to include it again.

Life is unpredictable. No matter how prepared we are, unexpected events occur that leave us saying, “We didn’t plan for that.” The trick is identifying planning solutions to limit the effects of unexpected events. Only two out of ten households in the United States have a family estate plan. Where does this leave the remaining 80%? If you do not plan for your estate, then others (who may not care about your family, your property, or your wishes) will be making decisions for you.

Many parents wonder what will happen to their children if they pass away. The consequences of death can be extremely uncomfortable and the natural tendency is to avoid the topic altogether.

However, avoidance does not produce solutions.

One of the most important aspects of estate planning is appointing guardians for minor children. Most people do not realize that if guardians are not named and appointed in a legal document, the state has power to take custody of the children even where multiple family members

are willing to care for them. In such cases, the children remain in state custody for six months to a year until a judge appoints a guardian.

About a year ago, a five-year-old girl attended a guardianship hearing. The judge was determining whether to appoint the girl’s aunt or neighbor as guardian. The girl’s mother, being businessoriented and financially savvy, had decided to go back to work when her daughter turned two. The parents had asked their neighbor to watch the girl during the day while they were both working.

The couple found success and began traveling the world for business and pleasure. During those trips, the neighbor would watch the little girl for weeks at a time. On one business trip, the couple died in a car accident. The couple did not have an estate plan. They had not planned for that!

The state took custody of the girl for months while awaiting the guardianship hearing. The neighbor who had raised this girl for nearly three years was clearly the best choice for guardian.

The aunt, although related, had never personally met her niece before seeking guardianship.

The judge awarded guardianship to the aunt.

Although judges try to do what is in the best interest of the children, they do not have the time nor resources to see the full picture before making judgments. Do not leave power with a judge to determine guardianship for your kids.

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5 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE BUYING A NEW APPLICANCE POSTED BY ADDIE B.. @ ACUITY INSURANCE

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re you looking at replacing an appliance soon? Whether it’s a fridge, washer, dryer, oven, or something else, household appliances can be a significant investment.

Before falling in love with the latest and greatest, follow these steps to make sure you find the right appliance for you.

• Know the dimensions. Before you go to the store, measure the space you have available.

This is especially important if you have to fit the appliance between cabinets and through doors and hallways. Measure multiple times just to be safe!

• Know the connections. In the case of ovens and dryers, you may have gas or electric connections. For refrigerators, do you know if you have a water hookup? Before you start looking for a new appliance, you should consider what hookups you already have, or if you are willing to incur the additional expense to change.

• Have a budget. Then stick to it! The newest

gadgets might sound appealing, but try to develop a budget. If there are features you don’t need and won’t use, consider if they are worth the additional money.

• Make a list. Think about the features

or styles you like and dislike then rank them. It is helpful to do research online

before you set out to a store. There is value in looking at any appliance in person before making a purchase to make sure it is what you are expecting and what you truly want.

• Pay attention to the details. While it might seem unimportant, there is value in closely reading the tag and product specifications.

There is likely important information included, such as energy efficiency or how noisy the product is.

Setting out to buy a new appliance, whether big or small, does not have to be a complicated or stressful experience. Following these tips will start you off on the right foot and help you avoid costly mistakes. Don’t forget to measure—we honestly can’t say that enough!

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REAL ESTATE IN A DIGITAL AGE

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here do you go when you want information about real estate?

Zillow? Realtor.com? Trulia? Another website? According to the National Association of Realtors, 44% of buyers look online first! 99% of Millennials search online sites compared to 89% of the Baby boomer generation, and the boomer generation uses online video sites more often. This is important for sellers! Make sure your Realtor has a good video of your listing. In addition, only 63% of the boomer generation visited an open house to find a home, which is still high, but not as important, in my opinion, as a good online presence.

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Like many of you, I was looking online at properties, although searching in another state for my Wealth and Health Center project. Scrolling through properties, I realized I was doing what everyone does when there is no MLS access—looking at Zillow! After finding what was the perfect piece of acreage on a river to have my creamery (goat cheese!), small vineyard and retreat center, I emailed the agent to see if an offer could be made.

The response was that property was already under contract.

What?! But Zillow says . . .! Well, dang it. My future property was under contract, and now, two months later, Zillow is still showing it as an active listing.

That got me thinking—what is the purpose of doing all the searches online if the online information is incorrect?

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In Utah, and obviously in other states as well, thirdparty sites like Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com do not “speak” to the MLS often, therefore information is old.

If you are looking for information on what your property is worth, or, if you want to know what the neighborhood is doing, or maybe just want to look at properties to move to, understand that most of these third-party sites do not have what you are looking for!

To really know what is going on, connect with your family realtor! They have to-the-second updated access to the actual market. Quite often they have direct feeds from the MLS to their personal websites, allowing you to search the MLS at your leisure.

In addition, sites like Zillow, which gives “Z-estimates” for your home value, do not take into account the condition of the home, upgrades done, specific location of the property, or anything other than square footage, bedrooms, baths, and garage space! A home in North Ogden and Pleasant View is not the same as a home just over the line into the northern part of Ogden, even if similar in size, age, and square footage.

If you want to get the value of your home as this next season of moving begins, visit your realtor’s website or home valuation link. Don’t have a family realtor? Visit us at www.Utah-home-value.com!

Then stay in touch with your realtor so you can get the best possible “pulse” on the market!

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FOOD

Your sweetheart will swoon over these molten chocolate cakes

2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar ¼ tsp. pepper 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 Tbsp. grated parmesan Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss all ingredients together. Spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet layered with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes or until asparagus is fork tender. Serve with additional parmesan cheese if desired.

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR TWO

Valentine's Day Dinner for Two

BEST STEAK MARINADE EVER

1/3 C. soy sauce ½ C. olive oil 1/3 C. lemon juice ¼ C. Worcestershire sauce 1 ½ Tbsp. garlic powder 3 Tbsp. dried basil 1 ½ Tbsp. dried parsley 1 tsp. pepper Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Add preferred cut of steak and cover with plastic wrap. Let it sit overnight in the fridge or for at least a few hours before grilling or sautéing.

SCALLOPED POTATOES

3 Tbsp. butter 1 small white or yellow onion, diced 2 tsp. minced garlic 3 Tbsp. flour 1 C. chicken or vegetable stock 2 C. milk (I like whole milk for a creamier sauce) 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper 1 tsp. dried thyme 4 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 ½ C. freshly-grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided

½ C. freshly-grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large heavy-bottom pot melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft and translucent. Add garlic and sauté an additional 1 minute.

Stir in flour and sauté for another 3-5 minutes (this helps the sauce thicken up later). Pour in stock and whisk until combined. Add milk, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring the sauce to simmer a few more minutes until it begins to thicken, then remove from heat and set aside.

In a glass baking pan, spread half of the sliced potatoes in an even layer on the bottom. Top evenly with half of the cream sauce, then sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and all of the parmesan cheese. Top evenly with the remaining sliced potatoes, the remaining half of the cream sauce, and the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Be sure not to fill the pan too full, or the sauce may begin to bubble out while baking.

Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 45-50 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through and sauce is bubbly.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATOES

1 bunch of trimmed asparagus 1 C. grape or cherry tomatoes

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½ C. semi-sweet chocolate chips 4 Tbsp. salted butter 1 egg 1 egg yolk 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. flour Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Butter and flour two 6 oz. ramekins (a singleserve dish for baking), tapping out the excess flour. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave (using 10-second intervals and stirring frequently to avoid burning the chocolate) and whisk until smooth.

Using a mixer, whisk together the egg, egg yolk, and sugar until the mixture is thickened and pale, about 5-6 minutes. It will also grow in volume.

Gently fold the chocolate/butter and flour into the whipped eggs. Pour the batter into the prepared ramekins.

Bake 10-12 minutes, or until the sides are firm but the middle is still soft (the cake continues to cook a little bit after it is taken out of the oven). Cool for a few minutes and enjoy!

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