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Why I love North Ogden
We asked readers on social media to tell us why they love their city, and here’s what they had to say!
“Our neighbors and neighborhood. We’re a military family, and we’re far from our families. Our neighbors have been helping us out and always checking up on us.” -Nikki Er
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-Kellie Hodson Johnson
-MeChelle Roskelley “The people that make us a community, the nature, and having things local so I don’t have to leave my bubble (outside of North Ogden). I love living here. I love North Ogden.”
-Megan King
-Candice Child Alvarez Illum
“The great people with friendly smiles and helpful spirits!”-Mark E. Miller
-Tammy Widdison “MY VIEW. There is so much more, but when you see the beauty, you know it’s right. I have lived in this house over 40 years, and I can never get over how beautiful it is and how grateful I am.”
-Julie Sawyer
-Rose Wambsganss
-Sandra Mayes Cochran
“Catching fish out of the creek.”
-Spencer Alexander
-Katie Holdaway Kluge
the art scene
In Weber County, brought to you by Cache Valley Bank
SPOTLIGHT
The Great Ogden Art Hunt
Feb 1-28: Monthly Art Scavenger Hunt @ Various Local Ogden Art Galleries and Businesses. (Search, submit your guess, and win $100 AND the hidden artwork!) **Find more info at ogden4arts.org/thegreat-ogden-art-hunt.html
ARTIST BIO
Jaycee Gray
BY HAILEY MINTON
As an artist, Jaycee Gray creates movement on stages and canvas. The two seemingly different art forms have influenced each other in unexpected ways throughout Jaycee’s life. Jaycee’s mom is a dance teacher so, naturally, Jaycee has been involved in it since she was three. Since then, she has taught at studios and performed with most organizations in the area that involve dance in any way shape or form. She earned two degrees from Weber State University: one in dance and one in art. Her dance professor reached out to her one summer to let her know of an opportunity to work at Lagoon. She was the acrobat for the Big Top show in 2019 and has danced with Hackenslash for the last four seasons. After one performance, she met a man who encouraged her to try out as a dancer for Mama Mia at the Zigfield. He later learned she specializes in painting portraits as well, which led to a commissioned opportunity to paint portraits for the Haunted Mansion in Paris and Hong Kong. Hers is a painting that changes depending on your perspective (right). From one angle, it’s a lady holding a platter with a red velvet cake; from the other perspective, the platter is holding a severed head. While she was studying art at Weber, she taught paint classes at Liquid Canvas on 25th street, but the pandemic closed shop for the business in 2020. Jaycee bought easels from them as they were closing so she could offer her own classes in people’s homes or other venues. Her biggest inspiration in her art has been her older brother, Greg, who passed away about 10 years ago. “He died trying to save me in a fishing accident.” Greg led his siblings in being a great artist himself. He was the first to enter the Federal Junior Duck Stamp art contest and win best of state for Utah. Jaycee and her brother, Brad, also won best of state for the contest in different years. Jaycee loves portraiture. This includes anything from portraits of people who have passed to religious portraits of Jesus.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Feb 4: First Friday Art Stroll @ 25th Street 6 - 9 p.m. Feb 4-26: Black and White Art Exhibit on Display @ Eccles Art Center 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Feb 22: Teen Scene: Bad Art Night @ North Branch Library 7 p.m. Feb 24: Art Class: Charcoal Figure Drawing @ North Branch Library 7 p.m. (Call 801-337-2650 to Register.)
To see more of her art, follow her on instagram @jaygrayartistry
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FEBRUARY EVENTS
Senior Events
NORTH VIEW SENIOR CENTER
485 E. 2550 N - North Ogden Lunch 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. - Mon, Tues., Wed. & Fri. Call Zella if you have any questions at 801-782-6211
Monday
Ceramics @ 8:30 a.m. Beginners Line Dance @ 9 a.m. Crochet/Knitting @ 1 p.m. Tap Dance Class @ 2 p.m.
Tuesday
Billiards @ 9 a.m. Art @ 9:30 a.m. Intermediate Line Dancing @ 10 a.m. Create Better Health (call Zella to sign up) @ 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Wood Carving / Billiards / Bridge @ 9 a.m. Line Dancing @ 10 a.m. Games @ 12:30 p.m. Visit with the Pharmacist (call Zella to sign up) @ 1 p.m. Zumba @ 3:15
Thursday
Billiards @ 9 a.m. Tap Dancing @ 1 p.m.
Friday
Ceramics @ 8:30 a.m. Tai Chi @ 8:30 a.m. Bridge @ 9 a.m. Yoga (Check with Zella) @ 10 a.m.
Come play on our pool tables/ billiards during open hours.
Check with Zella for tax help.
Feb 14: Happy Valentine’s Day, bingo and lunch Feb 19: Dance with Gary Romer @ 7 - 9 p.m. Feb 21: Closed - Presidents Day All activities subject to change
Fun Things To Do
Acorn Antiques & Vintage Show Feb 1113 at the Weber County Fairgrounds!
Feb 1 - Feb 28: Nice Note Mailbox (Write and Send a note to kids at another library) @ North Branch Library. Feb 4: First Friday Art Stroll @ 25th Street 6 - 9 p.m. Feb 5: Observation Science @ North Branch Library 2 p.m. Feb 5 - Feb 26: Winter Market by Farmers Market @ Ogden Union Station 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Feb 5, 12, 19, & 20: ACR Chariot Races @ Golden Spike Events Center 1 p.m. - ($8 Admission) Feb 7, 14, 21, & 28: ORI TAHITI Season 10 - (FREE Tahitian Dance Class - Basics & Endurance) @ LDS Church Gym 9:30 a.m. (3345 W. 5200 S. Roy, UT.) Feb 8: Open Riding - FREE to the public @ Golden Spike Events Center 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Call 801-399-8798 for more info.) Feb 9: Jazz at the Station: FREE Concert @ Union Station 7 - 8 p.m. Feb 11 - 13: Acorn Antiques & Vintage Show @ Weber County Fairgrounds (Fri: 5 - 9 p.m, Sat.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m, Sun.: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Feb 14: Happy Valentines Day! - Make Valentines and express love for friends and family Feb 22: Teen Scene: Bad Art Night @ North Branch Library 7 p.m. Feb 24: Art Class: Charcoal Figure Drawing @ North Branch Library 7 p.m. (Call 801-337-2650 to Register)
School Events
Weber High
Feb 1: Girls Basketball @ Syracuse 5:15 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Weber 7 p.m. Feb 2 & 23: Early Out @ 12:15 p.m. Feb 3: Battle of the Bands / Open Mic @ Weber 9:15 a.m. Feb 4: Swim - Region 1 Champ @ South Davis Rec Center 8 a.m. | Debate Tournament @ Davis High 3 p.m. | Girls Basketball @ Davis 5:15 p.m. | Boys
LIBRARY EVENTS @ NORTH BRANCH
Address: 475 E 2600, North Ogden Phone: 801-337-2650
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE
Special Announcement: Adult Winter Reading Program
Feb 1 - Feb 28: during operating hours All library locations Read or listen to a book, write a fiveword review, and enter to win a gift basket Feb 1: Mason Jar Vases, ages 16+ @ 7 p.m. Call 801-337-2652 to register. Feb 5: Observation Science, grades K-3 @ 2 p.m. Feb 10: Genealogy, ages 18+ @ 7 p.m. Feb 17: Slavery in America with Dr. Vikki J. Deakin, all ages @ 7 p.m. Feb 22: Bad Art Night, ages 12 - 18 @ 7 p.m. Feb 24: Charcoal Figure Drawing, ages 16+ @ 7 p.m. Call 801-337-2652 to register.
Basketball @ Weber 7 p.m. Feb 4 & 5: Drill Comp @ UVU (Time TBD) | Wrestling Divisional Tournament @ TBA Feb 8: Girls Basketball @ Weber 5:15 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Fremont 7 p.m. Feb 11: Debate Tournament @ Tooele High 3 p.m. | Girls Basketball @ Weber 5:15 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Layton 7 p.m. Feb 12: ACT Test Day @ Weber 8 a.m. | Debate - National Qualifiers Speech & Congress @ Morgan High 8 a.m. Feb 15: Girls Basketball @ Farmington 5:15 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Weber 7 p.m. Feb 16: Boys State Wrestling @ TBA | Choir Cone Festival @ (Location TBA) 7 p.m. Feb 18 & 19: Swim - 6A State Swim Meet @ BYU (Time TBA) Feb 21: Presidents Day - No School Feb 25: Nationals Cheer Comp. @ Anaheim, CA Convention Center Feb 26: Region Debate Tournament @ Farmington 8 a.m.
North Ogden Jr.
Feb 2 & 23: Early Out @ 12:15 p.m. Feb 7: Girls Basketball Tryouts @ NOJH (Time TBA)
ALL SCHOOLS:
Feb 21: Presidents Day - No School
Feb 11-12 & 18-19: School Musical: The Little Mermaid @ NOJH 7 p.m. (Sat. Matinee @ 2 p.m.) Feb 21: Presidents Day - No School Feb 22: Girls Basketball @ Wahlquist 3 p.m. Feb 23: Parent-Teacher Conference @ NOJH 1 p.m. Feb 25: Girls Basketball @ SOJH 3 p.m.
Orion Jr. High
Feb 1: Boys Basketball @ Orion 3 p.m. | Weber United @ Orion 5:30 p.m. Feb 2 & 23: Early Out @ 12:15 p.m. Feb 4: Boys Basketball Playoff Games @ (Location TBA) 3 p.m. Feb 7: Girls Basketball Tryouts @ Orion 2:30 p.m. Feb 8: Boys Basketball Champ Game @ Weber 3 p.m. | Weber United @ Orion 5:30 p.m. Feb 15: Weber United @ Orion 5:30 p.m. Feb 21: Presidents Day - No School Feb 22: Girls Basketball @ SOJH 3 p.m. | Weber United @ Orion 5:30 p.m. Feb 23: Parent-Teacher Conference @ Orion Feb 25: Girls Basketball @ Rocky Mountain 3 p.m.
Maria Montessori
Feb 2, 9, 16, & 23: Early Out @ 1:45 p.m. Feb 14: Valentine’s Day Kindergarten Etiquette Party @ Maria Montessori Academy (Time TBA) Feb 16: Chili Cook-off / MMA Talent Show @ Maria Montessori Academy 5:30 p.m. Feb 21: Presidents Day - No School Feb 25: Jr. High Spring Dance - Special Guest DJ MC Rhythm @ Maria Montessori Academy 5:30 p.m.
All Elementary Schools
Feb 9 - 11: Parent-Teacher Conferences
Students of the Month
Congratulations to our hardworking students who are recognized by teachers and faculty at their schools. Great job!
Ricky Matheson
Weber High School
Ricky has a 3.96 GPA, takes advanced science and math classes, and is very involved in Orchestra and Jazz band. He wants to be a professional musician and was selected to participate in the 2022 Utah All-State Orchestra and the 2022 Utah AllState Jazz Band. Ricky’s band teacher, Joe Windsor, said that, to his knowledge, Ricky is one of the first Weber High students selected to participate in the Utah State Jazz band in over 20 years. Ricky will also be performing his trumpet at the UMEA Conference in St. George and possibly at the BYU Jazz Festival. Ricky is a wonderful example of a wellrounded Warrior!
Ashton Blue
Maria Montessori Academy
Ashton is an amazing student, who tries diligently in class every single day. He strives to complete tasks on time and to the best of his abilities. He’s not afraid to ask for help, to be wrong, and to learn from his missteps. In this way, Ashton is a model student to his peers and teachers. If he finishes work early, Ashton makes a point to help others who are struggling to understand a concept. He is kind and gracious in the way he communicates with his peers and treats everyone with respect and care. Ashton continues to strive for higher understanding by consistently asking critical thinking questions, bringing up valid points during class discussions, and finding abstract ways of viewing materials. Ashton has always demonstrated integrity, good sportsmanship, and trust. He has been forthcoming in his mistakes and behavior, always taking ownership of his work and himself.
Elizabeth Parker
Orion Jr. High School
Elizabeth Parker is a 9th grade student at Orion Junior High. She is an excellent student with a 3.94 GPA. She is taking every Honors class available and works really hard to make sure her grades are exceptional and her work is done well. She is a part of the Spanish Immersion program, the Accelerated Math program, and is a PTSA Student Representative. She is caring and kind and always has a smile on her face. She enjoys reading, baking, hanging out with family, and playing games. Her favorite class is English because she loves her teacher Mrs. Jackson and because she wants to be an author one day and write Fantasy and Romance novels. She would love to attend any of the BYU schools, and with the wonderful things she has done and is yet to accomplish, we know she will be a means for great good in the world. Congratulations Elizabeth!!
Isaac Platt
North Ogden Junior High
Isaac is truly ONE AMAZING student! He’s the kind of student teachers wish they had a classroom full of. He is a hard worker–one of the hardest. Isaac is always on task, pays attention in class, and is such a joy to be around. He has a positive attitude and a friendly personality. Most of all, Isaac has integrity, is honest, and is not afraid of working hard. He has so many qualities that will give him success throughout his life. Isaac’s ability to work with others is impressive. It is fun watching him learn; he is someone who LOVES to learn.
Isaac is a natural-born leader who is going to go far in life. Thank you for all you do in class and outside of class!
THANK YOU TO THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR
Students of the Month get a $25 in cash from Advanced Electrolysis and MEDSPA!
