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Mayor's Message Summertime is the best time of year

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e are fast approaching the “Good Old Summertime,” my favorite time of the year. It is a time of the year for family activities with all the fun and frolics.

The first step to having a more enjoyable summer is carving out time for it and putting together a plan. Make weekends real time off from the day-to-day work and activities. Turn off your email on Friday evening and don’t turn it back on until Monday morning. Say no to some time-draining requests. Remember, vacation days should be devoted to deliberate fun. Summer’s best days will be here and gone before you know it.

"Summer’s best days will be here and gone before you know it."

There are many things you can do that don’t cost a lot of money; you just need to be creative. You can explore your own city and its landmarks. There is a lot of history in our local area, including museums, local parks, hiking trails, bike trails, camping and special summer events. There is our city water park for family fun, and larger bodies of water close by for other water activities.

Start a garden or expand your existing one. Working in the garden can be very therapeutic. It is enjoyable to grow your own produce and enjoy the fresh taste of your favorite vegetables. The “know how” can be very beneficial. During the harvest you can come up with various ways of preparing them. It is amazing how much you can produce and even share with your neighbors. Zucchini squash is always very prolific!

Learn something new; the human brain is hard-wired for learning. You may be surprised to discover how much you love learning when it is a subject that truly interests you. The list of subjects is infinite.

Participate in our upcoming Cherry Days. There will be parades, sport activities, fun rides for the kids, a fun summer play called Once on this Island that is produced by local talent, and fireworks to celebrate the birth of our great country.

All in all, it is a great time of the year to spend with friends and family. I hope your summer will be enjoyable!

-Brent Chugg, Mayor

Stay connected!

The City's website has information on every department in the City.

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JUNE ISSUE

2018

June is absolutely my favorite. Not only is my birthday in June, but all of my favorite activities happen in June. There are fun local events like Founder’s Day in Pleasant View and Cherry Days in North Ogden just around the corner. Add to that all the swimming, running Melissa and Ryan Spelts through sprinklers, hanging out lake side or pool side, boating, playing at the park, and camping; it makes for a fabulous time of year.

Please enter our cover photo contest this month and show us your 4th of July themed photos for a chance to win and be featured on the cover. Thanks for reading this publication and supporting our advertisers.

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City of North Ogden Updates Watershed Project The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), with assistance of the Weber-Box Elder Conservation District (WBECD) and North Ogden City as the project sponsors, is proposing improvements within the North Ogden Watershed. Proposed improvements include a detention basin, an irrigation reservoir, storm drain improvements, an upgraded pump station, and community recreation facilities.

Irrigation water regulated through the system would serve portions of North Ogden City, Pleasant View City, and Harrisville City. The facility’s recreational components would provide the surrounding area with an open waterfront complete with restrooms, shelters, walking paths, beach areas, and parking. The

Community Question Corner

BY JON CALL, CITY ATTORNEY/ADMINISTRATOR

Question: Are there rules regulating fires in North Ogden?

Answer. Fires are regulated by the North View Fire

District. All open burning permits should be run through the Fire Marshal’s office at the Fire District. Recreational fire pits smaller than three feet in diameter with flames smaller than two feet are allowed, provided certain rules are followed.

(1) All fires and fire pits need to be at least twenty five feet away from structures and other combustible materials.

(2) Fires must be constantly attended by someone 18 years or older.

(3) There must be a bucket of water or hose in close proximity to the fire to extinguish the fire.

(4) No trash or yard waste can be burned in a recreational fire. All fires must follow these rules, even portable outdoor fireplaces.

Any fire larger than 3 feet in diameter is considered a bon fire and must receive a special permit from the Fire Marshal - (801) 782-8159. We want everybody to remain safe this summer and every year residents of our state lose homes and valuables because of recreational fires that get out of control.

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.

purpose of the proposed watershed measures would be to: 1). Prevent flood damages; and, 2). Improve the conservation, utilization and dispersal of water.

An evaluation of potential alternatives and associated environmental impacts is required and will be documented in the form of an Environmental Assessment (Plan-EA). NRCS and North Ogden City will hold a public meeting to provide information about the proposed project and to collect comments.

At this time, NRCS is requesting comments on the project to identify issues and resource sensitivities. Written comments can be submitted during the open comment period starting June 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2018. Comments must be received by June 30, 2018.

PUBLIC MEETING-The public is invited to attend, discuss, and submit a comment during the public open house, which will be held on June 12, 2018 - Tuesday 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM North Ogden City Office Building 505 E 2600 North • North Ogden City, UT 84414

Employee of the Month Andra Jones Andra is a conscientious and dedicated employee, who handles situations professionally. She works hard at every task given to her and is efficient in completing those tasks. She is a team player and willing to fill in whenever necessary. Andra is not afraid to learn new things and is always willing to take on additional tasks and learning opportunities.

As the North Ogden Animal Control Officer, she has demonstrated the ability to calm emotional situations tactfully. She also works hard to maintain an orderly and organized evidence room, which helps the department run smoothly.

Prior to coming to work for North Ogden City, Andra earned her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Weber State University, with an emphasis in Crime Scene Investigations. She had also interned with the Salt Lake City Police Department Crime Lab. She has been trained in Crime Scene Photography and the A.F.I.S. fingerprint system, and recently completed a 40 hour training course and has become certified as an OSHA HAZWOPER which will enable her to do testing for the presence of drugs in homes.

North Ogden Police Department is fortunate to have such a pleasant, organized, dedicated and hard working employee.

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CITY NEWS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

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4) Do you put outgoing mail, especially bill payments (checks), in your mailbox for pickup?

5) Do you believe everything you read on the Internet and everything a stranger tells you during an unsolicited phone call?

Even when you're home, never leave the keys to your vehicle in the car or ignition SCORING: Add up how many you answered yes to 0 Yes Answers If you answered all the above questions “No,” you are unlikely to be a victim of the most frequent crimes – theft, burglary, and fraud.

1-2 Yes Answers If you answered one or two of these questions “Yes,” then your exposure to being victimized by crime is elevated. It’s not too late; you can still make improvements to crime-proof your life by correcting the areas you are vulnerable on.

3-5 Yes Answers If you answered “Yes” to more than two of these questions, you are what’s known as a “victim waiting to happen.”

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CITY NEWS

City Council Meetings 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.

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 Department at 801-737-2214.

FEMA flood maps are available for your review at the city offices. We also have elevation certificates.

Questions, comments, accolades?

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Key Community Contacts Mayor: Brent Chugg - 801- 737-9836 bchugg@nogden.org Council Members: 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 Ryan Barker - 801-814-4306 rbarker@nogden.org City Hall: 801-782-7211 Planning Director:

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

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

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CITY NEWS

Your Money: City Budget Overview Each year North Ogden City receives millions of dollars in taxpayer and rate-payer money. The City uses this money to provide services to residents such as water, sewer, storm water, garbage, public safety, recycling, parks, streets, and recreation. Revenues come to the City in the form of sales taxes, property tax, utility fees, registration fees, grants, and other revenues. But who decides how the money should be spent?

City staff members work with the City Council to develop a budget each year that outlines and authorizes the spending priorities of City departments. The budget process begins in February and culminates with a final budget adoption in June.

Council budget discussions are held in public meetings and a public hearing is held prior to final budget adoption. After several discussions over the last few months, the City Council adopted the Tentative Budget on May 1st. A public hearing will be held on June 5th at 6pm at City Hall, prior to final budget adoption on June 12th. Highlights in the proposed budget include: • New full-time employees in the Police, Parks, Water, and Storm Water Departments • Additional funding for bailiff services provided by the Police Department

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• Addition of a grant-funded Victim Advocate position • Merit and market wage adjustments • Retirement benefits provided to permanent, part-time employees • A re-designed vehicle replacement program • Preliminary work on the 2600 North Intersection Project • Preliminary work on the new Storm Water Basin/Community Pond • Continued work on the Barker Park Amphitheater, funded in part through grants • Replacement of a playground at North Ogden Park • Phase III of the street lighting project on Washington Blvd.

• Regular road maintenance • Preliminary work on a new water reservoir • Continuation of the sewer pipe relining project • Completion of the new Solid Waste storage building • Utility rate increases in the amount of $5.87 A copy of the proposed budget can be found on the City website: www.northogdencity.com/departments/finance/ audits-and-budgets

CITY NEWS

The Fire Marshal over North Ogden is now a City Council Member BY HAILEY RASSMUSSEN A lifelong resident of North Ogden, Ryan Barker said he has good memories of working with his grandparents Ray and Fern on their farm as a kid. He even helped his grandparents’ neighbor Lyman Barker birth a calf. “I only needed to experience that once,” he said as he chuckled.

Ryan said his family still owns some farm lands where they still harvest alfalfa and grain. He said he enjoys taking his kids out to it and giving them a glimpse of what life was like for him as a kid. He and his wife Kimberley have four children. Corbin is 14, Bailey is 12, Brigham is 6, and Ezra is 4.

He began his education at Green Acres Elementary School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from Weber State University. After graduating, he saw a good opportunity for work in construction and ten years later he decided to become a firefighter.

person who was hired, there were 100 who applied.” He said his persistence and hard work set him apart and eventually got him a job at North View Fire Department. “North View Fire Department was my number one choice.” He said he loves North Ogden and he wanted to stay close.

He became the Fire Marshal two and a half years later. Ryan said Fire Marshals have the same requirements as a firefighter but with additional responsibilities. In this position he said his duties include fire code enforcement, investigating the origin and cause of fires, and making sure locations have the proper prevention equipment like fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and proper exit signs.

In his candidate bio when he ran for city council in the previous election, he said he works closely with the Planning Department.

Previously, Ryan Barker has come to City Council meetings to make sure potential changes in the city follow fire code.

Ryan Barker’s favorite part of his job is when they visit elementary schools and teach about fire safety or when kids come to the fire station for a tour. “I remember sitting in the firetrucks as a kid and it is nice to pay it forward.”

He said one of the main things he has learned recently is how important it is to be civil with each other. He said the Facebook discussions have helped him see that “we need to respect others' views and opinions, even if we don’t agree.”

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June Calendar of Events SCHOOL EVENTS June 9 Weber High School – ACT Testing

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Park – 11:30 am Sat. June 16 – Gary Romer (Dance) and Potluck – 7 pm Mon. June 18 – AARP Driving Class – 10 am Wed. June 20 – Food Sense Class (for 4-6 weeks) – 11 am Tues. June 26 – CENTER CLOSED FOR VOTING

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June 1 North Ogden Cherry Days 5K Registration UQHYA Horse Shoe Circuit Horse Show – Golden Spike Arena – 8 am – 4 pm

June 16 Free RAMP Activities: Roy Recreation Complex, BSA Ropes Challenge Course, Treehouse Children's Museum, Ice Sheet, Ogden Nature Center

Historic 25th St. Car & Motorcycle Show – 25th Street, Ogden – 5 – 9 pm

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June 19 Easy Street: Morning of Dixie, Swing, and Jazz – Liberty Sr. Center, SLC – 11amNoon

June 7 Freed Team Roping – Golden Spike Center – 6-11pm June 8 Music on the Patio ft. Crook & the Bluff – Wolf Creek Resort – 7-10pm June 9 Free RAMP Activities: Roy Recreation Complex, Ott Planetarium, Ogden Nature Center Brigham City Arts Festival – Bill of Rights Plaza, Brigham City – 11am-4pm June 12 Yappy Hour Dog Event– Liberty Park, SLC – 6-9pm June 13 Jazz at the Station – Union Station – 7-8pm June 14 Strike a Chord: Musical Rattles Family Event– SLC Main Branch Library – 1pm June 15 Hunstman Day at This is the Place Heritage Park – 10am-5pm Gallivan Center’s 25th Anniversary

June 20 Best ‘N West Barrel Race – Golden Spike Riding Arena – 4-11pm Utah Film Center “Tell Them We are Rising” – Peery’s Theater – 7-9pm June 21, 22, 23 Night Vision: The Reason for the Seasons – Clark Planetarium, SLC – 6:45-7:45pm June 21, 22 -The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – Jessie Datwyler Amphitheatre, Nibley – 7-8:30pm June 21 G. Brown Quintet: Light Jazz – South Jordan Community Center – 11:30am12:30pm 4H Horse Show Rodeo – Golden Spike Riding Arena – 5-11pm June 22 Sunshine Breakfast – Ogden Nature Center – 7:30-8:30 am Movie in the Park – Beauty and the Beast – Harrisville Park – 7 pm Music on the Patio ft. Michelle Moonshine – Wolf Creek Resort – 7-10pm

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June 23 Free RAMP Activities: Ogden Nature Center, Fort Buenaventura, Lorin Farr Pool, Roy Recreation Complex, Union Station Museums June 25 Movies on the Mountain ft. Black Panther & Activities – Snowbasin Resort – 4:3010:00pm June 26 -Freed Team Roping – Golden Spike Riding Arena – 6-11pm June 27 Rocky Mountain Barrel Racing Jackpot – Golden Spike Riding Arena – 4:3011:30pm June 28, 29, 30 Night Vision: Mars – Clark Planetarium, SLC – 6:45-7:45pm June 30 Free RAMP Activities: Ogden Nature Center, Roy Recreation Complex, Peery's Egyptian Theater, Ice Sheet, Weber Pathways Event Weber High School Class of ‘98 Reunion – 6-11pm July 2 -Movies on the Mountain ft. Jumangi – Snowbasin Resort – 4:30-10pm

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Jr. Posse's Talented Cowgirls

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Behind every great rancher, farmer or Old West cowboy is a stronger, tougher woman.

These women often started out at a young age riding horses, herding cattle, and using their hands to keep the ground or livestock providing. Unlike the decades before where this was an expected way of life, farmland is dwindling, as is the art of being a cowgirl.

Going way back to 1954, North Ogden has raised these cowgirls under the guidance of the Junior Posse. Started by Ron Brown and the Weber County Sheriff’s Posse, this group of boys and girls learned not only the care of horses, but how to ride. Some of the most revered rodeo queens, riding barrel in huge arenas, came right out of Weber County or North Ogden’s Jr. Posse.

Mary Shaw (Miss Rodeo America), Baylee LaFluer (two-time Utah High School Rode Queen), and Jody Sheffield (National Finals Rodeo) all came from North Ogden. It takes practice, skill, sacrifice and time to get to a point where your name is quickly recognized in rodeo rings like the ladies above. In May, Jaylee Rasmussen started this journey when she was crowned North Ogden’s Jr. Posse Queen out at the North Ogden Equestrian Park.

The current Jr. Posse has 25 boys and girls from throughout Weber County training for the year’s competition season.

Some bring their own horse, others borrow, but all learn skills of riding in hopes of becoming the next king/queen to ride in Cherry Days, Pioneer Day or the Posse Jamboree. Many of the riders racing barrels out at the city equestrian park are third generation Jr. Posse members. Beginning at age seven, many of these cowgirls are dwarfed by their ride, although it’s clear to anyone watching, these girls are born to ride Despite recently handing over the reins, Julie Anderson and her husband Dale ran North Ogden’s Jr. Posse for nearly thirty years. She’s watched kids grow from fearful to confident on the back of a horse. “At first, they’re on the horse like ‘no’ and won’t even walk,” explains Anderson, “By the end I’m yelling to slow down.” Anderson says these cowgirls learn this confidence because they’re in charge of the care and training of the animal.

“They have to ride every day. These girls have to be dedicated and make tough decisions,” says Anderson. Junior Posse girls

compete in barrels, poles, key hole, four-in-a-row, speed barrels, and grand entry where they wear formal attire, showcasing just how important daily training is. This sixpronged competition appears again and again throughout the

season where competitors are slowly whittled away.

North Ogden’s current queen, Rasmussen, now heads to compete in the county competition June 16th. From there, riders compete in the annual Jamboree with upwards to 200 riders. Whoever walks away from this competition wearing the crown has a busy summer ahead, appearing in the Pioneer Day Rodeo to herd cattle, among other duties.

Junior Posse girls compete in barrels, poles, key hole, four-in-a-row, speed barrels, and grand entry where they wear formal attire, showcasing just how important daily training is.

Although competition is a big part of Jr. Posse, community is clearly the largest piece.

The girls cheer one another on, practice together, and are heard laughing throughout the hours-long practices. Parents line the gate watching, giving pointers and cheering as if a soccer ball was replaced with a horse. The Andersons volunteered countless hours building North Ogden’s Jr. Posse, fighting to get lights, funds, and recognition for a program focused on bringing a community together.

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State Wide Battle of the Band's local winner Farr Gone!

Kip Conger is a sophomore at DaVinci Academy, and although still young, he founded a band in December of 2016. The band wanted to compete in the state wide competition sponsored by the Utah PTA, called the Battle of the Bands.

Unfortunately, they did not even make it past the first round of competition in 2017. But one year later, they not only competed in the state competition, but walked away as the 2018 First Place band and won the opportunity to professionally record their original single, “September Rain.”

Kip is most proud of the band’s efforts to prepare to compete one year later. When asked what the key to Farr Gone’s success has been, Kip is quick to say it is their willingness “to grind.”

They practice for six hours at a time at least three times per week. They have learned to execute with great detail their songs and choreography while performing.

This five member band has three Weber High School Students, seniors Mitch Henrie and Kylar Vierra, and junior Jace Nieser.

The fifth member of the band is Landon Gwynn who travels up to practice from Davis County.

When arriving at the competition, Farr Gone was unsure of what to expect. They had played alongside most of the bands in the competition. Being scheduled as the third to last band, they were a bit nervous as they watched talented band after talented band perform before them.

They knew the competition was fierce, but also knew they had prepared as much or more than any other band at the competition, which gave them peace. They started with a cover of Eve 6’s, “Inside Out,” which was an instant hit and the crowd sang along. The energy was palpable as they launched into their routine. Kip says he had never heard front man Kylar’s voice sound so good. Backed up by Mitch Henrie at lead guitar, Jace Nieser at drums, and Kip at bass guitar, the band was in perfect sync and the crowd was energized.

At the end of the night, the band knew they had performed their best but they had also seen many other amazing performances, some from bands who were previous state winners. With baited anticipation they awaited the judge’s scores, which were agonizingly slow due to some technical difficulties. The delay made the anticipation and tension grow even greater.

Farr Gone: Kylar Vierra - Vocals , Landon Gwynn Rhythm Guitar , Mitch Henrie - Lead Guitar Kip Conger - Bass , Jace Nieser - Drums to be in the top three, so when “Upside” was announced third place they could only wonder if they were to be named second, first, or to be left out of the top three altogether. Second place was Jazz Khakis, and a few seconds later (which felt like an eternity) Farr Gone was named the top band of 2018!

Kip said the moment was so incredible because of the energy of the crowd and having their family present. The moment was one of pure joy. One of Kip’s favorite post-show moments was when friend and guitar teacher to several of the band members, Gordon Greenwood, called to congratulate them. Kip acknowledges that the band could not have accomplished this feat without his guidance.

The UTA Battle of the Bands is a great starting ground for much local musical talent. Kip says the local youth music scene is wonderful. There are so many talented bands that make it so much fun to play and compete with in competitions.

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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

Elle Roylance

Truman Nelson

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“Elle Roylance is an amazing young lady and I am grateful I have had the opportunity to teach and work with her as an educator. She is the kind of person that I would like to be more like. Her attitude and determination have made a huge impression on me as a professional and as a person. Elle is a quiet giant. She is the type of person who has no need or desire to make her presence known, but when she is present everyone benefits from all that she has to offer.

A Warrior of the Month is a student that is an example to not only other students but to the faculty as well. Elle is not only a great student, but a person who is genuine and committed to all that she participates in. She is a student who can often be overlooked. Elle has made many hard decisions in her life related to her athletics, extracurricular experiences and academics and each decision has assisted her in developing an incredible work ethic that has helped her in overcoming hard things and developing the most amazing personal character that is unlike any other. She is a great example to me in being true to self and working hard in each step toward personal goals.

I have had the opportunity to teach Elle in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She has shown the ability and desire to be successful in all that she participates in. I have enjoyed watching her grow and become a student for life. It has been a positive experience observing her as she learns the tools she needs to study and how to engage in the process of learning.

“The staff and faculty of Maria Montessori Academy are excited to honor Truman Nelson with our student of the month award. Truman has proven himself to be a fantastic student and leader. He is trustworthy, dependable, and attentive in all he does. Whatever obligations Truman accepts, whether academic or extracurricular, he undertakes both with great care.

Truman is a member of both our school’s Student Council and our Hope Squad. In his role on the Student Council, he helped write key policies, including one that allows students to responsibly use their phones in the classroom. He goes outside each morning to raise our school’s flag, no matter the weather.

He also takes responsibility for a variety of activities and events throughout the school year. For example, he helped organize and coordinate student-led stomps, and he personally provided music and entertainment for these dances.

In his role on the Hope Squad, Truman served as an advocate for suicide prevention and a safe, trustworthy person for his peers to talk to. He also attended the statewide Hope Squad Conference on behalf of our school and helped plan and implement our school’s Hope Week.

Respect, honesty, and kindness are traits that sum up Truman’s character. He also has an unquenchable love of music. Truman’s talent and passion, integrity, responsibility, and ability to lead by example make him an ideal Montessori student and a great asset to our school.”

Elle Roylance is a true Warrior and I hope she realizes who she is and what she has to offer the world. I am grateful for my experience knowing her and hope she continues on her journey in life with the same resilience and attitude she has here at Weber High School. Never stop learning and always be exactly who you are. You are amazing and have a great deal to offer the world!” -Ms. Bird

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The caretaker for North Ogden City’s roses Virginia Kendal has beautified the rose garden for thirty-eight years

BY HAILEY MINTON

It began with $100 from her neighbor who told her to spend it on anything she wanted for the city. Virginia Kendal bought some roses thirty-eight years ago and has contributed her own money to grow and expand the rose garden in front of the North Ogden Police Department building since. “I promised Mayor Eldon McColley I would take care of it… I plan on taking care of it until I can’t take care of it any more.”

“I feel that if you want to have a nice place to live, you need to be involved.” Kendal was a Planning Commissioner in 1976 and was later on the Board of Adjustments. She said she wanted to do something that she enjoyed and other people would enjoy which is why she began the rose garden.

“I have always loved roses.” Kendal learned how to grow roses from her mother. “We had wild roses on our farm.”

Once she visited a rose garden in Sugarhouse and she said it looked as if it was not cared for which, she said, really bothered her. “If you’re going to have flowers, somebody needs to care for [them].”

“I feel that if you want to have a nice place to live, you need to be involved.”

She said her favorite roses are Mr. Lincoln and Don Juan. She described Mr. Lincoln roses as a red “all American” rose because it will grow anywhere in the United States. Don Juan are also velvety red roses but they can climb up walls and fences.

Nursery and decided on the best tree for the place where it would be planted. The city employees picked up the tree and planted it after that point. Kendal said trees stay around long after people pass on.

She has also planted trees in Oakland Park and Lomond View Park. “They are huge now!” “When my husband died a few years ago, I wanted to plant a tree in his memory.” First she called the city and made sure it was ok. Then, she went to Valley

Thank you Virginia for contributing to the beauty of our community in such a positive way.

Thank you Virginia for contributing to the beauty of our community in such a positive way.

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LEFT: Bruce Liston has been the orchard's manager for 11 years. Photo by Adrienne Rees RIGHT: Harvest time at the orchard means relying heavily on vounteers to pick the peaches. Photo by Robert Bolar

Peach Orchard PLEASANT VIEW'S

BY ADRIENNE REES

As you look up on the hill in Pleasant View, you may be able to spot the large orchard that produces hundreds of thousands of pounds of peaches every year for people in need.

For 27 years, acting Mayor of North Ogden City Brent Chugg oversaw the farm and other farms that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) owns. Mayor Chugg said, “Back then, the (LDS) Church would give assignments for leaders to go out and develop or buy an orchard or farm land.”

The Ben Lomond Stake bought the already established orchard in 1978 and it was originally 22 acres of land. Since then, the orchard has added two pieces of land and the farm is now up to 28 acres.

At its highest yield, the orchard has produced 850,000 pounds of peaches in one season. This last year, the orchard harvested 650,000 pounds of peaches. The yield was decreased this year because they have recently removed some old trees that were over 30 years old and replaced them with younger trees.

Today, the orchard has approximately 7,000 trees. The different varieties of peaches in the orchard include Red Globe, Elberta, Johnson, Gleason, Faye, and Angelus.

Mayor Chugg said that millions of people have benefitted from the fruit that’s produced at the Pleasant View orchard. Upon harvest, the peaches are transported by truck up to Boise, Idaho, to the Garden City Cannery to be canned. Once canned, 20 NORTH OGDEN CONNECTION // June 2018

they can then be distributed to families in need across the nation and to those effected by natural disasters around the world. Chugg added that when Haiti had their big earthquake, locals were thrilled with the peaches; many people mentioned that the peaches were their favorite. Most of the recipients had never tasted canned peaches before. Peaches have also been sent to hurricane victims in the southeastern United States.

When a natural disaster happens, local LDS leaders will evaluate the situation and then call the leaders over the impacted community, called area presidents, and discuss their needs. The area presidents will then call the farm’s division at the LDS Church Headquarters and pass on their needs, whether it be chainsaws, tarps, food, clothing, sanitation supplies, etc. If they are in need of food, the canned peaches will get shipped to them along with other items.

Bruce Liston, a spiritual man and 11-year manager over the massive orchard, is the only paid worker. He believes he has seen miracles at the orchard. One day in late harvest, they were hoping to figure out if they could get off all of the fruit from the trees in one night. There was a huge storm on its way. He said, “We decided that if we put out enough bins, hopefully we

could harvest all of the fruit. So, we put out a couple hundred bins and had the volunteers come pick. They picked so many bins of fruit that we thought we couldn’t get them into the freezer in time before they would have gone bad. The storm started coming in just as the volunteers went home and, miraculously, we had just enough room in the freezer to save all the peaches from the rain.” He added that whenever he and the volunteers gather to do an assignment and it looks like it’s going to rain, it always seems to just miss the orchard. The rain goes all the way around it and doesn’t come down on the fruit or the volunteers.

Another miracle is volunteers coming L-R: Golden Decker-Dale Wayment-Larry Goodrich - Gary Hill- Richard Badger to help. He said, “Volunteers will show Arnold Kunzler. Photo by Adrienne Rees up all of a sudden and bring exactly the kind of equipment and expertise that we need.” He spoke about the time when they were assignment by a local LDS leader and they feel that it’s a planting the bottom orchard, the one closest to Pleasant View burden to come up and work. He said that once people get Drive. He said that there had been constant rain that spring moving, talking with others, and working together, they end up and it was just a muddy mess. “With our little machines, we enjoying the work. When they leave, they are grateful for the just couldn’t do it.” Just when they thought that the work could opportunity. They realize that what they are doing is going to not go on, somebody randomly drove by and said that they had feed people in need. He said that is one of the most important the machine that was needed and that they would be right back things they take away. with it. They were then able to drill all 850 of the tree holes “It’s nice that we have a lot of volunteer labor. They go up and and would never have gotten it done without the thoughtful prune, thin, and pick. Typically, we need to have 20,000 hours passerby. of volunteer labor to run an orchard of that size.”

Bruce said, “There have been times when there was a freeze and Mayor Chugg helped hire Bruce Liston, the orchard’s manager.

I’ll go check the buds. Sure enough, they’re frozen. A couple LDS Church farms receive many applicants when rare positions of days later, I’ll have a full crop.” He said that never happens open up. When Bruce Liston applied for the job it was a perfect when he’s farmed on his own. “If you froze, you froze. If you got fit. “He grew up on a fruit farm, plus he’s a hard worker and hail damage, you got hail damage.” But, at the Church orchard, does a good job.” he said he’s seen hail damage and when harvest came around there was no noticeable signs of it. He said, “There are miracles With extensive knowledge of running an orchard, Bruce sets a that happen out here all the time. It’s a blessing to watch those wonderful example for those who work by his side. His positive things happen. “ attitude and perspective of faith also add to the orchard’s Mayor Chugg said that people love to come up and serve.

Sometimes, people come up because they are given an

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If you have been lucky enough to volunteer up in the orchard, you are part of the miracles happening to feed those in need. If you’ve never had the opportunity to serve in the orchard and you’d like to volunteer, anyone is welcome to come and help regardless of your religious affiliation.

Contact Robert Bolar at (801) 737-3333.

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The orchard’s address is 1300 West, Pleasant View Drive in Pleasant View. For more information and orchard tutorials, please visit their website at: pleasantview.blogspot.com/ NORTH OGDEN CONNECTION // June 2018 21

COMMUNITY With the upcoming school year we have some new representatives:

Mayor - Richie Armendariz

Mayor Pro Tempore - Hope Elmer Recorder - Katelyn Hepler Representative - Kylie Coleman We’d like to thank all of our outgoing reps:

Mayor - Calder Davis

Mayor Pro Tempore - Josh Turner Recorder - Morgan Reid Service Project Coordinator- Richie Armendariz PR Specialist - Naomi Elmer

Roadside Cleanup and New Representatives

Photo Historians - Hayden Simmon & Hope Elmer Fundraising Specialist - Casey Wheeler

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Another roadside cleanup happened this month. Walking up and down Washington Boulevard picking up all sorts of garbage, like cups, boxes, and even pieces of cars left behind!

Even though most people don't find picking up trash on the side of a busy road fun, we always seem to have a blast!

This month brings us to the end of our seniors' time. 9th12th graders please come join us! We meet twice a month and usually one of those is a service project. You can come to a meeting and get an application, or ask a current member to get you one. All you need is an application, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of your grades. We hope to see you there!

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All was well until one day Snowball went missing. Willow just wandered around looking for her buddy. We put up flyers around the neighborhood in hopes someone would find our kitten. About a week later, we received a call that someone had found our kitten! Snowball had wandered far from home and was near the busy Washington Boulevard. Luckily, Snowball had found a nice family to take care of him.

When we brought Snowball home, Willow was very excited.

They wrestled and played all afternoon! Snowballs’ adventures didn’t end there. Snowball loves ALL people!

Whenever he hears voices, he has to go check out what is happening. When he was younger, he would follow anyone who passed our home. We received calls from all sorts of people (strangers, neighbors, constructions workers) letting us know that they had found our cat.

Our favorite call we received was from Green Acres Elementary School. Snowball had made his way down to Green Acres and decided he needed to be where the action was so he went inside the school to check things out. He made his way through the gym and several classrooms before they were able to catch him!

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Olympus Fireworks

BY RYAN SPELTS

This family business has grown into the largest independent fireworks company in Utah!

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ou have likely heard of Black Cat and Phantom Fireworks, large national fireworks brands, but did you know that Olympus Fireworks are the largest independent fireworks company in Utah? Not only locally owned and operated but in the spirit of entrepreneurship, they partner with local entrepreneurs who want to open their own fireworks booth to make extra money.

35 years ago when Theron Watson, who eventually took over the business from his dad, was a teenager, he helped his father sell fireworks at a booth to make extra money to pay for travel expenses from their then home of Washington State to visit family here in Utah. The family expanded operations and opened more booths over time in Utah and Washington. Today Theron and his brother Tyson run the business and continue to grow and expand their reach across the state.

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still new, he would get dropped off at one of the family’s stands with a bedroll and his dad would just drop off food to him daily. He would sleep there for 7 nights during the busy season.

Now located in Syracuse, UT, Olympus is still growing and helping Utahns enjoy the season of celebration. The Watsons have always been a patriotic family and love that their business honors the sacrifices of those who have served in our armed services and our great country.

Locally, you may have noticed an Olympus fireworks stand in Pleasant View, in front of the Lady Fitness off of 2700 N. This stand is operated by Kyle Hunter and Paul Greenhalgh.

Kyle and Paul met at Weber State University in 2010.

As history majors they had several classes together and quickly became friends.

Although they focused on different things, they both traveled to Wisconsin in 2012 to present their research at a national conference. Kyle graduated that year and took a job teaching history in Yuma, Arizona. Paul graduated in 2013.

By chance, they were both offered history teaching jobs in 2014 at Venture Academy High School in Ogden, UT and found out that they would again be working with each other over Facebook, a happy surprise.

In 2015, they began selling fireworks for Phantom Fireworks to make a few extra bucks between school years.

As teachers with families, they were looking for a way to earn some extra money and still work in the profession that they love. After that first year, they met, and made friends with Olympus Fireworks general manager Scott Hall.

Since then they have sold Olympus fireworks, in front of Lady Fitness and Lost Texan BBQ on 2700 North.

They like working for a local company that gives customers more bang for their buck. Kyle and Paul quickly became one of the top selling locations for Olympus and hope to have a record year this year.

The way they see it, they’re selling more than just fireworks, they’re selling an emotional experience, something that makes you ooh and aah. These guys are low pressure and dedicated to helping their customers create fantastic shows at any price point. That’s why people from Idaho to Saint George buy fireworks from them. Drop by and say Hi to Kyle and Paul this summer. The stand will be open from June 29th through July 4th and will reopen for Pioneer Day from July 21st through July 24th. Located in front of Lady Fitness and Lost Texan off of 2700 N.

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A buy-sell agreement is a planning tool that governs who can purchase ownership in the business, when an owner can sell, and what happens when one of the owners passes away or retires.

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I recently helped two young entrepreneurs who went into business, selling a niche product online that had generated brand recognition and substantial revenues over a three-year period.

These two owners have hired employees to help with the day-to-day operations, but they continue to handle all of the marketing and web design. Both owners have young families to support. They approached me with a simple question, “What happens if one of us dies?�

Here are the scenarios I laid out before them that would, in large part, be determined by the personalities of them and their spouses.

Scenario 1. An owner dies, and the surviving spouse takes 50% ownership of the company.

The surviving spouse may have good intentions but lack the knowledge or technical skill to fill the void of the deceased owner. Alternately, the surviving spouse could disagree with the surviving owner and stonewall major decisions

that need to be made. This could cause major problems for the continual operations of the company.

Scenario 2. An owner dies, and the surviving owner takes 100% ownership of the company. This leaves the surviving spouse no compensation for all the hard work and time the deceased owner had contributed to the growth and success of the company.

Scenario 3. An owner dies, and the surviving owner buys the 50% ownership from the surviving spouse to compensate for the time, money, and efforts the deceased owner put into the company. While this may sound like the best alternative, the majority of business owners that take this approach lose their business because of cash flow problems. Imagine trying to not only pay the surviving spouse hundreds of thousands of dollars, but having to hire new employees and train them on how to fill the void of the work the deceased owner used to do.

The buy-sell agreement solves the problems of each of these scenarios and uses insurance to make sure both owners are protected. The insurance compensates the surviving spouse and allows the surviving owner to continue operations with as little disruption as possible.

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A: It is much easier to get a new auto loan than a used auto loan. A lender looks at the value of the auto purchase because that vehicle is held as collateral. An older auto with less value equals less collateral for the financial institution that gives the loan. When a financial institution loans money for a new auto, they know they have a new and valuable vehicle if the loan goes into default due to non-payment from the borrower.

Additionally, if a loan is given for a used car, the financial institution or dealership may charge higher interest rates than they would for a new auto loan. As a result, the higher rate may make the vehicle cost more in the long run because of costs related to the interest. A new auto, however, depreciates in value once mileage is put on the vehicle. Usually the largest depreciation happens in the first two years of owning it.

Whether you decide to go with a new or used auto loan, don’t assume the dealer will have the best interest rate. Sometimes, dealership rates are even higher than rates offered by financial institutions or online options. This is why you might want to consider a credit union for your auto loan.

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ost appliances require attention every now and then to continue running at peak efficiency, and air conditioning units are no exception. Neglecting maintenance will lead to poor performance and a shortened unit life. With the warmest weather of the year just around the corner, here are a few things you can do to help keep your A/C performing at its best.

Inside • Change the filter. The U.S. Department of Energy indicates that replacing a dirty filter with a clean one can lower your energy consumption by as much as 15% .

Some filters are reusable, while others are disposable. It’s a good idea to check your filters monthly to see if they need to be cleaned or replaced.

Outside While doing your spring cleaning, don’t forget to clean around your outdoor A/C unit. Before starting this though, remember to shut off power to the unit and follow the manufacturer guidelines.

• Clean the evaporator coils which are

• Clear leaves and other debris that have blown up against the unit.

• Clean the condenser. Remove the grate

over the fan and vacuum any dirt and debris found inside. Using a garden hose, spray the fins from the inside out (do not use anything high pressured to avoid bending the fins).

• If there are any bent fins, use a butter knife or fin tool to straighten them.

• Prune nearby branches or bushes.

usually located above the blower motor and often sealed with foil tape. Use a soft bristled brush to dust off the coil and spray the coil with a coil cleaner product.

• Clean the evaporator drain. This is usually

a PVC pipe below the coil. Block one end with duct tape or a rag and use a wet/dry vacuum on the other end to clear any blockage.

Remember, when completing these tasks to consult your owner’s manual and look at any manufacturer specific maintenance requirements prior to starting. If you’re not comfortable completing any of the tasks, or something doesn’t seem quite right as you’re carrying out the maintenance, consult with your local professionals.

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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A REAL ESTATE INVESTOR?

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here are many ways to enter the investment market including fixing and selling a “fixer-upper” to generate cash within a short period of time, or having a buy and hold rental strategy, generating long term cash flow. Depending on what your goals are will determine which strategy is best for you.

If you can see potential in homes that need TLC, then perhaps fixing and selling is for you. Do you have the ability to buy flooring, windows, carpets?

The resources to rip out carpets, cabinets, drywall and more? If you are not doing the work yourself, do you have a list of people that can do the work?

If you can do these items yourself, or are ready to partner with someone who has these resources, then perhaps this is for you!

On the other hand, there are many people who want to just buy a property, do some minor cosmetic work and hold it for renting. Owning a rental property will give you tax incentives and ongoing cash flow when done properly. One niche need is for very short term (few weeks to three months) rentals. This would be for someone who needs interim housing, perhaps because they have already sold their home while building a new one, or perhaps a home is sold and a new home has not been closed on, so a one or two month rental is needed. Places to rent include single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, 4-plexes, apartment buildings, and more recently, using an Airbnb investment property. (see website: www.mashvisor.com/) What is an Airbnb investment property and

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how can you use it to make money? Airbnb is an online marketplace that offers a platform for hosts to rent out short-term lodging, including apartments, a private or a shared room, homestays, vacation rentals, and even couches.

They provide basic amenities including a kitchen, living room, heating/AC, shampoo, and extra bed and bath sheets. Some places provide cable and internet access, while others do not.

You do not need to have rentals other than your own home in order to “invest”, although some buy properties just to use them as Airbnb investment properties. To use your own home, if you have an extra room, a basement that is not occupied, or perhaps you want to go on vacation and rent the entire home out through the Airbnb platform, you can do that. Some people remain in the home during the rental time, while others leave.

Please educate yourself about being an Airbnb host, as this is not for everyone. Remember to research the value and prices of short-rental properties in the market. In this area, many of the Airbnb homes are in the Ogden Valley for the ski and summer seasons, although they can be found all over the Wasatch front. Think about other ways to utilize this: perhaps for a visiting professor, or for a family that is here to visit a loved one who doesn’t have much room and they don’t want to be cramped in a hotel room, or maybe college students up visiting their buddies!

Whatever your investment type is, know we are here to answer any questions you might have about investing in real estate.

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FOOD

C IP E S JU N E R E

Father's Day Recipes

Give Dad what he really wants to eat this Father's Day -a meaty burger and homemade fries (don't forget the fry sauce)!

BY DAVE BOATWRIGHT, RESIDENT MEAT EXPERT

THE $20 BURGER

To make 6 patties

1 lb. ground beef 1/3 lb. Italian sausage 1/3 lb. precooked bacon 8 Oz. Smoked Gouda or Munster, shredded or small cubes 2 Tbsp. season salt (or to taste) We wanted to give you a world famous burger that you could make for an epic Father’s Day meal. We went to Lee’s Marketplace for some custom meat. They will make custom mixes for you of the raw meat, just ask Bob Mack,Chris Barfuss, or Tim Aguilar in the meat department. They mixed the Italian Sausage and Ground Chuck 85% in this meal.

Once you get it home, mix in cooked bacon (Cut into small 1/2 inch pieces) and cubed cheese.

Cook till done, we barbecued ours.

(Sausage should not be served rare).

Add lettuce, tomatoes and condiments to your taste.

Dave at the grill, everything that comes off it is delicious! We recommend trying to get Dad to relax and let someone else do the cooking...

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Grilling is the best way to make these burgers.

CUSTOMIZE IT! Here are some cool variations that you can use for the burger if you would like to build in some unique flavors.

Add these or replace similar items with the following.

SOUTHWEST BURGER

• Add chipotle seasoning instead of season salt • 2 small cans of green chilies instead of bacon • 8 oz. Añejo cheese instead of Gouda

BBQ BURGER

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Keep bacon in the recipe Add a diced onion to the meat Use Cheddar cheese cubes Use BBQ seasoning and cover your burger in sauce Top with sliced dill pickle

BREAKFAST BURGER

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You've come this far, don't skimp on the bun! Look for artisan bread, brioche or challah, and make sure you slightly toast it!

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Use maple breakfast sausage instead of Italian sausage (You will have to mix this in yourself) Use maple flavored bacon Add an egg to the raw meat and mix in Use cheddar cheese Fry an egg and serve over your burger Serve on an Onion Bagel or English Muffin and cover or dip in maple syrup

HOME MADE FRENCH FRIES The best way to make French fries is to preheat oil in a deep pan to about 350º.

Peel and slice Russett potatoes to your desired size and soak them for about 15 min in salt water.

Remove from the water and place on a towel and dry the potato slices as best you can.

Keep the oil hot for crispy fries!

Put small amounts at a time into preheated oil.

Cook fries to a golden brown or your desired crispiness.

You will have to allow the oil to reheat to 350º after each batch.

The kids give it a thu

mbs up!

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OUTDOORS

HIKE

Angel's Landing

BY KATIE PARK

On April 3, during spring break, I got the amazing opportunity to hike Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. This was definitely on my bucket list, and I was excited to cross it off. Angel’s Landing is around 5 miles round trip, the first half of it being steep, but not unbearable. Once you hiked up the beautiful pathway to the Saddle, that’s when the real challenge begins.

The strenuous part of the trail starts with slanting red rock, nothing but a thick metal chain keeping you from falling off the sheer 1,500 foot cliffs. Naturally, I was slightly terrified. I focused on my mom’s feet ahead of me and gripped the chain tightly the whole way through. While hiking this trail, it’s very important to be aware of the people around you. Often times, I had to briefly let go of the chain in order to let other hikers pass. While I wouldn’t recommend looking down, don’t miss the beautiful view in front of you. Don’t miss the tall red, orange, and white rock, jutting out of the flat canyon floor. And definitely don’t miss a step.

I went to see the life-changing wonderment of Zion...it made me proud to live in a place surrounded by so much beauty.

The trail first goes down, and it’s only a couple feet wide, which means only a couple feet from certain doom. Then, the path goes up along the ridge again, up, up, up to a platform of white slate. Despite the rocky landscape, there were still trees at the top, clinging to whatever source they could. It truly was magnificent to see. My thoughts on the cliffs to the right of us were that they looked like an ice cream cone.

Three layers of different colors, and black “syrupy” rock “dripping” down it. Or maybe I was just hungry.

At the top, if you look off the cliff, you can see the winding road that the shuttle bus takes to various stops. The one word I can use to describe that feeling is: tall. At the end, you can sit and gaze out at the rest of this National Park. Three identical towers were seemingly placed in front of you. To the left, the lovely canyon continues, providing more hiking places. And right on the rock, there were a bunch of fat squirrels scrambling for crumbs left by hikers.

Now you’re probably wondering why I decided to go on a life-threatening hike. Surely it can’t have been for fun? And, it wasn’t really. I went to see the life-changing wonderment of Zion. I went to take pictures of the majestic sights. It made me proud to live in a place surrounded by so much beauty.

And let me tell you, it was so fulfilling to see what I saw, and I believe everyone should see it, too.

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