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November 2018
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Mayor's Message The Holiday Season Begins
N "It is a time of year where hearts are turned to helping and serving others."
ovember begins the holiday season; it is a time of the year where hearts are turned to helping and serving others. It is a time to express gratitude for the many blessings that come into our lives daily. Thanksgiving began many years ago, when the pilgrims set aside a day to express thanks and shared their food with the natives of the land, who had helped them in times of misery. That tradition of sharing and expressing thanks continues even today, it is one day that is truly American. It would be difficult to imagine a society devoid of benevolence and humility. Even though it is a designated holiday each year, gratitude should be expressed continually as the heart will allow. George Washington said, “It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly implore His protection and favor.” It doesn’t take much reflection to realize how blessed we are to live in this country, this state, and this City. The freedom we enjoy, established by our forefathers, is priceless. I have visited many nations that do not have freedom who are under duress continually and I recognized quickly what a wonderful gift we have. We live in a nation of peace and plenty where American ingenuity provides us the comforts of life we all enjoy. We live in a beautiful city, surrounded by majestic mountains, and wonderful friends and neighbors. All of these blessings should be acknowledged in the way we live and serve others. Ralph Waldo Emerson summed it up when he said we should be grateful “For each new morning with its light, for rest and shelter of the night, for health and food, for love and friends, for everything Thy goodness sends.” I hope that each of you have an enjoyable Thanksgiving as you gather your families and friends together. Take time to enjoy a great meal and express gratitude for the bounties of life and the comforts you enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving! -Brent Chugg, Mayor
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table of contents from the Editor
NOVEMBER ISSUE
2018
Fall is officially here and it feels great. Though I think we got robbed a little with fall colors, it was so dry this year that things went brown before changing colors and the rain came a little too late. We hope you enjoy this month's edition. The "Rivalries" story was fun to research and write because fall seems to bring those friendly (sometimes not so friendly) rivalries to the forefront. We also hope you enjoy the homemade soups and pies we have included in this issue. Have a happy Thanksgiving and don’t eat too much! Melissa and Ryan Spelts
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City of North Ogden Donate now to "Project Elf" Christmas Box House “Project Elf” donations accepted during business hours Monday, November 19th – Friday, December 14th at the Intermountain Health Care North Ogden Clinic location. Needed items are listed on the website:https:// thechristmasbox.org/ogden-wish-list *In an effort to honor the children, only NEW items are accepted. Thank you for your support! Donations will then be delivered to the Christmas Box House located in Ogden just in time for Christmas!
Employee of the Month-October Bryce Nelson
Bryce Nelson has been with the City for two years. He has been in the Sanitary Sewer Department as the assistant to the Superintendent. He has a National Grade IV Sanitary Sewer Collections, which is the highest level possible. Bryce is married with one child and enjoys spending time with them. Bryce will have his Associates Degree from Weber State University this year and will pursue his Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management thereafter. Bryce is a fun-loving and well liked employee in the Public Works Department.
Community Question Corner BY JON CALL, CITY ATTORNEY/ADMINISTRATOR
Question: What are the rules for snow this year? Answer: It is illegal to move your snow onto the street or
sidewalk. NOC 8-4-2. This is particularly problematic once the plows have already been through your area because the snow may be compacted by vehicles and turn into dangerous icy situations. If you see anyone violating this ordinance, please remind them of the City Code and point them to this article for information. Also, please do not use vehicle mounted snow plows to clear away snow from the City streets. Our employees will get to your area as quickly as possible and we don’t want to risk damage to public infrastructure. Please remember that we need to keep our sidewalks clean, especially along school routes. If you have a sidewalk along the front or side of your house you are required under City Code to shovel the sidewalks so pedestrians can pass freely. NOC 8-4-1. We appreciate your willingness to help us keep the kids off the streets during the upcoming snowy season. 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.
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CITY NEWS
Youth Council BY GRANT KNIGHT
Happy Halloween! This month, Pleasant View Youth City Council had a pumpkin painting contest judged by our local seniors at the North View Senior Center. The winners will be announced at our meeting on the 1st of November. We also had our annual Trick-or-Treat for Cans. Thank you for your support! The food collected will go to help people in need in our own community this holiday season. Our next event is on December 8th. Santa Claus and his reindeer are coming to our town. Come at 9 AM to the City Offices for pictures with Santa and his reindeer along with making a fun craft!
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CITY NEWS
City Council Meetings The Mayor and Council welcome your input and attendance at the council meetings held the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month starting at 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 at 6 pm.
CITY NEWS
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
Flood Zones
Questions regarding flood zones should be directed to Lorin Gardner, City Engineering at 801-782-8111. FEMA flood maps are available for your review at the city offices. We also have elevation certificates.
Carl Turner - 801-737-0398 cturner@nogden.org
Questions, comments, accolades?
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Blake Cevering - 801-549-8202 bcevering@nogden.com
City Hall: 801-782-7211 Planning Director:
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City Recorder/ H.R. Director: 801-737-9830 Annette Spendlove - aspend@nogden.org Building:
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Police: Business 801-782-7219 Dispatch 801-629-8221 Emergency 911 Chief Dirk Quinney dquinney@nogden.org Paul Rhoades - prhoades@nogden.org Public Works Director: 801-782-8111 David Espinoza - despinoza@nogden.org Shelly Robison - srobison@nogden.org Parks & Recreation: 801-737-0587 Tiffany Staheli - tstaheli@nogden.org Becca Godfrey - bgodfrey@nogden.org Jesse Felter - jfelter@nogden.org Justin Rasmussen - jrasmussen@nogden.org City Admin./ City Attorney: Jon Call - jcall@nogden.org 801-737-9846 Senior Center: 801-782-6211 NORTH OGDEN CONNECTION // November 2018 9
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November Calendar of Events 6:15 PM Nov 8-9 - Fall Play - Orion Jr. High - 7 PM to 9 PM Weber High School Nov 9 - Volleyball/NAL vs T.H. Bell - 3 Nov 1 - Newsies performance - 7 PM to 5 PM Happy PM to 10 PM Nov 13 - Volleyball/NAL @ South ThanksgivNov 2 - Newsies Performance - 7 Ogden Jr. High - 3 PM to 5 PM ing! PM to 10 PM Nov 16 - Volleyball/NAL vs Nov 3 - Newsies Performance - 7 PM Snowcrest - 3 PM to 5 PM to 10 PM Nov 20 - Volleyball/NAL @ Sand Ridge Nov 5 - Newsies Performance - closing 3 PM to 5 PM night - 7 PM to 10 PM Nov 21 - Comp Day: No School Nov 10 - Harvest Dance 8 PM to 10:30 Nov 22-23 - Thanksgiving Break - No PM School Nov 13 - Swimming Region Relays @ Nov 27 - Volleyball/NAL vs Roy, Early Ogden - 3 PM to 5 PM Out/Students Dismissed at 12:15 PM Nov 16 - Swimming Thanksgiving Nov 30 - Volleyball/NAL @ Rocky Invitational @ South Davis Rec Mountain at 3 PM to 5 PM , Nov 17 - Swimming Thanksgiving Winter Dance - 6 PM to 8 PM Invitational @ South Davis Rec Nov 21-23 - Thanksgiving Break - No Maria Montessori School Nov 10 - Early Release - Professional Nov 28 - Boys Basketball Salem Hills @ Development Weber 7 PM - 9:30 PM Hills @ Weber Nov 20 - No School - Teacher Nov 30 - Boys Basketball Box Elder @ Compensation Day Weber - 7 PM -9 PM Nov 21-24 - No School - Thanksgiving
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NOJH Nov 2 - Volleyball/NAL @ Orion 3 PM to 5 PM Nov 9 - Volleyball/NAL vs Wahlquist 3 PM to 5 PM Nov 13 - Volleyball/NAL @ Bell 3 PM to 5 PM Nov 16 - Volleyball/NAL vs South 3 PM to 5 PM Nov 20 - Volleyball/NAL @ Snowcrest 3 PM to 5 PM Nov 21-23 - Thanksgiving Break - No School Nov 27 - Volleyball/NAL vs Sand Ridge 3 PM to 5 PM Nov 30 - Volleyball/NAL @ Roy 3 PM to 5 PM Orion Jr High Nov 1 - Football Championship Game 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Nov 2 - Volleyball/NAL Games - North Ogden at Orion - 3 PM to 5 PM Nov 5 - Fall Play Rehearsals - 2:45 PM to 6:15 PM Nov 6 - Volleyball/NAL Games: Orion at Wahlquist - 3 PM to 5 PM Fall Play Rehearsals - 2:45 PM to 6:15 PM Nov 7 - Fall Play Rehearsals - 2:45 PM to
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SENIOR EVENTS North View Senior Center 485 E. 2550 N. • North Ogden, Utah 801-782-6211 Volunteers are needed at the senior center. *A delicious and nutritious lunch is served at 11:50 am on M, T, W, & F* *Dinner is served at 5:00 pm on Thursdays* *Meals are $3 for ages 60 and up* *Meals are $6 for ages 59 and under* *Meals include a main dish, fruit, vegetable, and dessert* Monday 8:30 Ceramics (quilt tying as requested) 10:00 - Line Dancing 12:30 Pinochle 2:00 - Tap Dancing Tuesday 8:30 Zumba 9:30 Art 10:00 Line Dancing 12:30 Strength exercising - Weight Lifting 12:30 Mahjong
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Wednesday 9:00 Wood Carving 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Line Dancing 12:30 Pinochle Thursday 1:00 PM Center Opens 1:00 Tap Dancing 5:00 Dinner 5:30 Entertainment Friday 8:30 Zumba 8:30 Ceramics 10:00 Yoga (Bring own mats) 12:30 Pinochle Nov 1 - Bingo at 5:30 PM Nov 3 - Boutique at the Senior Center (Public Welcome) - 10 AM to 2 PM. A light lunch available. Crafts, bakery items, quilts, white elephants. Donations welcome and needed. If you can’t make it this day, all items not sold will be available at the senior center until gone. Nov 5 - Haircuts at 10:30 (call for an appointment) Nov 7 - Cell Phone Class at 2 PM Nov 8 - Free Legal Advice at 4 PM (by appointment), Veteran Program at 5:30 PM Nov 12- Veterans Day (Closed) Nov 13 - Blood Pressure at 11 AM Nov 14 - Foot Clinic at 10 AM Nov 15 - Karaoke at 5:30 PM Nov 18 - Gary Romer Dance at 7 PM Nov 21 - Foot Clinic at 10 AM Nov 22 - Thanksgiving Day (Closed) Nov 29 - Blood Pressure at 4 PM Nov 29 - Grief Class at 2:30 PM, Genesis Bell Ringers at 5:30 PM North Branch - Library Libraries will be closed Monday, Nov 12 and Thursday, Nov 22 Tai Chi: Mondays at 10:30 AM A form of martial arts, Tai Chi uses slow, controlled movements to regulate breathing and build stamina. By focusing the mind on moving through a series of poses, a state of mental calm and clarity can help improve coordination, relaxation, and general health. No classes November 12 or 19. Book Discussion Series: Women in History: Wed, Nov 7 at 7:00 PM
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Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly Four African-American women remained in relative obscurity, but without whom the United States astronauts would never have stepped on the moon. As “human computers” Mary Jackson, Dorothy Vaughan, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, calculated the numbers that made the space race a success, all while dealing with discrimination against their race and gender. Limited copies available at reference desk. Steampunk and Science: Tue, Nov 13 at 6:30 PM Weber Reads: the Transcontinental Railroad. Ages 12-15. Join us as we learn about steam powered machines, including steam powered trains, and steampunk literature. Create wearable steampunk costume pieces.
DIY Art: Homemade Seasonal Cards: Tue, Nov 20 at 7:00 PM Ages 18 and above. Don’t send boring store Holiday cards like everyone else! Give your friends and family a keepsake to remember the occasion by. Learn how to cut and craft unique, beautiful cards for every season and occasion. To register, call 801-337-2650.
FUN FAMILY EVENTS Nov 4 - Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov 12 - Veterans Day Nov 22 - Happy Thanksgiving Day Nov 24 - Utah Santa Run - Ogden - 5K run @ 4:30 PM Nov. 14-AVALANCHE AWARENESS @ 6PM, city library. Sponsored by the Utah Avalanche Center. Free.
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Fall Sports at Weber High School
BY STEVE GODFREY
To start the 2018-2019 school year, many Warrior sports teams have excelled at a high level. Here is a quick recap of some of the highlights on the fields and courts of Weber High. Editor’s note: apologies in advance to those teams, athletes, and coaches that were left out for word count purposes. We do love all our Warrior teams and athletes.
Football
After winning region last year for the first time since 1996, the boys in pads and helmets decided to go back-to-back as champs. It started out rocky as Weber took on non-conference schools with reputations as solid football squads: American Fork, Roy, and Alta. They lost all three in a process that Coach Matt Hammer liked to refer to as refinement due to the fact that “iron sharpens iron.” Hudson Schenk, senior wide receiver, agrees with his coach. Schenk said, “We played really hard teams in our preseason games, which I now believe helped us because teams that play weak preseason games aren’t as physical as us.” He adds, that the preseason games made the defense tough and feisty and “other teams just don’t like that.” And it was credit to that defense that helped the football team defend their region title and go undefeated in league play. In the five games, Weber only gave up 23 points and pitched two shut-outs. The region trophy didn’t make it to Weber until a late September game against Fremont, who was also undefeated at the time. The game was in the midst of a rain storm for some muddy football. Tied 10-10 with nearly nine minutes remaining in the game, the match was cancelled due to a lightening delay. After school the next day, the teams lined up for part two of this heated rivalry game. Schenk was the difference-maker in the last minutes. Fremont went three-and-out and had to punt from their end zone. The punt was low and a line-drive straight to Schenk who took the pigskin and raced 50 yards to the two-yard-line. The next play, senior Hunter Nielson ran the ball in to give the Warriors a 1710 lead and eventual victory.
Prior to the season, Coach Hammer told the Deseret News his goals. “Year in and year out, we want to host a playoff game,” he said. “If we are hosting a playoff game then we finished first or second in our region which means we are doing that part right.” Prophetic, right?
Tennis
Jacque Dunyon, a sophomore, took home the region title after defeating a Davis freshman 6-1, 6-1. At state, the competition didn’t get much harder as Dunyon beat a Lone Peak player 6-2, 6-0 to secure the 6A State Champ title. In her four state tournament matches, Dunyon lost just three games total.
Girls Soccer
In her second season as soccer coach, Cloee Marble and her squad made strides in the right direction. Big wins throughout the season were defeating Davis High 2-0 and then sweeping both matchups against Fremont: 3-1 and then 3-2. Shout outs are also due for seniors Camryn Karras and Brinlee Collings who will take their talents to the next level. Karras is committed to play soccer at the Air Force Academy and Collings will be sporting at Colorado College.
Boys Golf
With every tee shot and putt, Weber High and Davis High were neck-and-neck all season. With the unique scoring within high school golf, the Warriors took second in region despite winning the regional tournament. At the State event, the boys fought hard enough to place third overall. Issac Layne, a senior, tied for fourth individually with a 144 score. CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // November 2018 13
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Students of the Month Jhakai Lewis
Natile Hoadley
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Orion Junior High School
It is my honor to select Jhakai Lewis as student of the month. I have worked with Jhakai for two years and find him to be a delightful young man. At first glance, he is very shy and stays to himself. However, I discovered this quote and think it defines Jhakai very well: “Silence is true wisdom’s best reply.” He is always observant but doesn’t join the conversation much. When he does, his insights are interesting and relevant. He takes his time and makes sure he does his best on his assignment. He pays attention to those little details that so many skim over. Jhakai is incredibly respectful. I never have to ask him to do anything twice - something unusual in junior high students. He is quick to help and is kind. I can see that he wants to do well. I know he will because he will not be rushed to do half a job. He is in it to do his best. I appreciate his work and his attitude. I see great things ahead for Jhakai because those quiet things he is doing now will serve him well as he gets older. It has been a pleasure to work with him for the last two years, and I look forward to his success in the future. Sincerely, Ms. Campbell
Natile is an eighth grader at Orion Jr. High. She is a hard worker and likes to please her teachers. Natile is full of spunk and enjoys reading, shopping, beading, playing with her animals, and loves music. Her favorite classes at Orion are orchestra and guitar, and she does gymnastics in her spare time. Natile’s personal goals are to be a better guitarist, gymnast, and violinist, and her academic goal is to improve in math. She wants to be a veterinarian, but for right now wants to work at a shelter. Congratulations, Natile! Keep up the great work!
Isaac Venzor Maria Montessori Academy Isaac Venzor is a leader at Maria Montessori Academy, serving on both Student Council and HOPE Squad. Outside of school, Isaac enjoys playing and watching soccer, creating art, and reading. His favorite team is Barcelona FC. In school, his favorite class is geography, because he “likes learning about other cultures because sometimes we are too self-centered, and I feel like we should get a different point of view.” He wants to graduate college and learn Portuguese and possibly study architecture. His motto is “be open to failure,” because “a lot of people mess up and are too scared to try again. I try to look at failure as an opportunity to learn what I did wrong and what I did right.” Isaac says, “I believe this generation is special because we have power to take action and change the things that are bringing this planet down. It’s important for all of us to use our voices, because every voice can have an impact or a revolutionary idea. Everyone should have a voice in this world. As leaders, we have to rise by lifting others.”
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HOMEMADE APRONS
BY MELISSA SPELTS
With the holidays just around the corner every cook needs a good apron. Aprons are a lot of fun because they are simple patterns that are easy and super cute when they are done. First of all, I want you to know that I am not a seamstress. I’ve made a few blankets and if you are from Utah originally you may remember the boxers you made in home economics in junior high… yeah I aced that assignment. However, that is the extent of my sewing abilities. That being said, when I saw this apron on Pinterest I wanted to make one. I’m relieved to have that off my list of things to do and I’m super proud of myself for conquering my fear and making something I will use for years to come. The funny thing is my sewing machine broke, so I borrowed a friend’s machine that also broke down (probably the user) the third machine did the trick though and this was the result. My grandma, Wanda Frehner, made aprons all the time. Most of them were from scrap fabric. The design and styles varied but it was cool how she used up everything she had. She lived a life that followed the age old advice; waste not, want not.
It took three tries but I finally got a sewing machine that worked!
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I can see the glow of Friday night lights in the dark cool sky on a clear autumn evening. I can sense the energy and electricity from both sides of the field as rivals prepare to face off in an annual battle of the gridiron.
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Some football rivalries can be whole town events in small communities, and even some bigger communities have 100+ year traditions of playing the same schools from across town for the big game. I grew up in Henderson, Nevada which is southeast of Las Vegas. We were an island of our own off in the desert back then. Today the two towns have grown into each other and there is no space between them. When I got ready to attend junior high and high school, my family moved to the newer part of town called Green Valley and I subsequently was zoned to attend the new Green Valley High School instead of Basic High School. (Whose idea was it to name a school Basic anyway?) Because both teams were from Henderson, there was a natural rivalry that was formed. Even when Basic didn’t have the talent that our team had or vice versa, we both showed up to those games and played our hearts out. We had an undefeated football season thwarted by Basic one year when they had a losing record. But as rivalries often go, it has less to do with the talent of the team and more to do with who shows up to win. That was a disappointing loss. We went on to win region and compete for state while Basic stayed home, but I remember
more about losing that rivalry game than the tournament. It was heartbreaking. Though we often think of football first when talking about rivalries, it can also vary from sport to sport. I was also able to play on one of the first boys’ volleyball teams in the State of Nevada when they approved boys’ volleyball as a high school sport in 1992. Our rival was Chaparral High, which was one of the only other schools with a decent team in the beginning. We lost to them at state both years I played, and I still have some anger and resentment in my heart for the Chaparral Cowboys. Grrr. Today, rivalries still exist between high schools and some fierce rivalries exist between schools for specific sports. However with the growth of our communities, there have been some changes of the guard for rivalries. Roy High and Weber are longtime Rivals, but when Fremont High School was built in 1994 many students were moved from both Roy and Weber to become Fremont Students and today both schools view Fremont as a top rival. A similar situation happened when Syracuse High School was built. Some Syracuse homes are zoned for Clearfield High School and local students attend
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both schools. Neighbors can sometimes attend different high schools though they just live down the street. These new schools form new rivalries, though they never really replace old ones. Clearfield High has had some incredible rivalries with Davis High. They have met each other over 50 times on the gridiron and currently the record is 27-22-1 in favor of Davis. Let’s go Falcon’s Time to take a few of those back. Syracuse and Clearfield often don’t get to play each other because they have been in different regions; however, they did this year, with Syracuse taking the win. Ogden High and Ben Lomond High School face off annually in the Iron Horse Battle and the Ben Lomond Scots won the game four years in a row, but Ogden High took the win this year in their 66th battle. The Trophy is a wooden box with a train track across the top, with two trains (painted with school colors) facing each other on a track. Along the front are engraved plates with the winner of each year’s rivalry game. Roy High and Weber High have a long standing rivalry where they battle for possession of “The Shield.” The trophy is a stained glass shield which is decorated half with Roy’s and half with Weber’s logo and colors. Roy has been able to keep the shield for 4 of the last 5 years including this year. Okay Warriors, let’s get it back! When I spoke with the athletic director of Syracuse High School, Kelly Anderson, he said that some of the rivalry fervor has died down in recent years. He misses the old days when rivalries meant the whole town showed up and it was an intense battle. Today those instances are more rare and quite a bit more tame. There are many more distractions and community members don’t get into the rivalries as they once did. It can simply be an excuse 20 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // November 2018
to wear your school’s team colors and gear. The teachers at several local high schools like game days because they can don their school spirit. One of the office staff at Clearfield High says she is always torn on game day because she works at Clearfield but her kids attend Syracuse High. Tough spot to be in! Maybe some lower intensity is good because some take rivalries too seriously and can actually break the law in pranking opposing teams leading up to rivalry matches. It can ruin the fun when one school damages bleachers or paints over a statue of an opponent’s mascot. I have even heard of a few teams burning the grass on the field of an opposing team with gasoline. This is not in good taste and takes things too far. Rivalries can be fun as well. We attended the Weber/ Fremont and the Syracuse/Clearfield games this year and both were a lot of fun. The teams fought fiercely, but in both instances we also saw groups of students from both schools wearing their school colors but hanging out together and being more friendly than I remember being with my opponents when I was in high school. Good for them in keeping the spirit of the game but also an overall spirit of friendliness within our communities. I have a rivalry match with some friends each year when BYU plays Utah State. We get together and play a grudge golf match and then attend the game wherever it is that year. It is fun to get into the spirit of things. One year my friend painted a big Aggie A on his front yard in support of the Aggies. My son and I decorated his car with temporary “Y” stickers another time, all in good fun. It is a great excuse to get together and spend time in each other’s company and eat some great food, even if we are rooting for the opposite teams. This brings me to the ultimate rivalry this Thanksgiving, the Turkey Bowl that I will be playing in at a local park here Thanksgiving day. It is one of the highlights of the year to face off with friends and neighbors and battle for the pride of the season, The Turkey Bowl Win. I hope you enjoy the memories of this rivalry season and many more to come.
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Sidney and Mary Stevens
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idney and Mary Stevens were Weber County Pioneers. The couple married on May 22, 1863 in Liverpool. The very next day they boarded the ship “Antarctic” and sailed for America. By October of 1863 they arrived in Utah, and by 1865 had settled in North Ogden. On arrival in North Ogden, they bought a piece of property in the center of town and set about building a log cabin. By 1874, they had enough money to replace the log cabin with a nice brick home. The historic Sidney & Mary Steven’s house sat at 2593 N. 400 E. in North Ogden for over 100 years. Originally built in 1874, it was a 2 1/2 story fire brick residence with a steeply pitched gabled roof and corbeled brick chimneys. The front façade was symmetrical and featured central doors on both floors. Originally, three small balconies were situated along the front. Shortly after construction however, the balconies were connected and roofed, giving the house a full-length, second story porch. The home contained 14 rooms and was a very fine and attractive residence. Sidney & Mary lived in this home for 16 years, raising 12 children. (It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in Weber County on December 2, 1977. It has since been demolished.) Initially, the family operated a tannery, where Mr. Stevens would turn hides into leather and manufacture boots, shoes and harnesses. During this time he also acted as a commission agent for the people of Weber County, sending east to purchase farming implements and machinery for each season. By the time the railroad was completed in 1869, he decided to give up the tannery trade and opened an implement business on 25th Street in downtown Ogden City. They continued to operate a General Store in North Ogden where they sold winter goods, clothing, boots, shoes and other small notions. The 25th Street location of Sidney Stevens Implements sat on the south side of the 300 Block (on the land where the Municipal Building stands today). It was here that he became the first Utah businessman to order & receive a full railcar shipment of farm wagons over the Union Pacific railroad. At that time the railroad ended near the mouth of Weber Canyon, so Mr. Stevens sent men out on horseback to meet the train. At the railhead, they would assemble three of the wagons and load them with the “knockdown” parts of the others. They would then drive it all down to the store on 25th Street for assembly and sale. In 1888, Mr. Stevens purchased a large section of property on the est side of Washington Blvd, midway between 25th and 26th
Streets, and all the way east to Adams Avenue. He erected a three-story building for his Implement business and opened a lumber yard. He held all patent rights to the Ludlow spring wagon, and built thousands of them in his Ogden shop. At one time, this location was the largest of its kind in all of Utah. In 1890, Sidney, Mary and eight of their children moved from North Ogden to 261 27th Street. They resided in this home through 1907. This new home was a 2-story Victorian Eclectic, with a side passage entry hall and single-story porch. Side passage houses were often 1½ to 2 stories high, having rectangular floor plans with the entrance on one side, a couple of rooms on the other side and room(s) on the rear. The main structure is brick with a gable decorated by original wood shingling and embellishments. This home contained a classic staircase, railing and newel post and sat behind the original sandstone wall complete with charming iron gates. NORTH OGDEN CONNECTION // November 2018 23
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Thanksgiving Traditions BY BREANNA HART
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remember when I was little I would always look forward to this time of year. Not just because of the colors of the leaves, or the crispness in the air, but because this is when the holiday season starts. That is why Thanksgiving will always be one of my favorites. Everyone seems to have their own traditions and things that they do on Thanksgiving; however, my family never really had specific traditions, we usually just play it by ear. Some years we would go up to my grandma’s house, other years we would go to my other grandparents’ house, and then there were years we would stay home and have a small Thanksgiving dinner with just the four of us. There was one year that we had almost the whole family over at our house. All of my cousins and aunts and uncles and grandparents were crammed into our tiny house. We had a huge dinner and afterwards everyone hung out until they all had to go home. It is one of the most memorable Thanksgiving dinners in my mind. There’s no lying when it’s said that the first Thanksgiving was a million times different than it is today. I remember learning about and hearing the story of the first Thanksgiving in elementary school. The pilgrims came all the way from Europe and their first year here was hard and devastating, but then as springtime came around they were visited by a friendly Native American named Squanto. Squanto decided to help the pilgrims by teaching them how to grow their own corn. He also taught them how to hunt, fish, and to avoid poisonous plants. The pilgrims thrived with his advice and guidance, so when their
first successful harvest came to a close they decided to have a celebratory feast. They invited the Native Americans and had corn, deer, and other similar foods. Today our Thanksgiving traditions are vastly different than they were back in the pilgrims’ time and there are as many different traditions as there are food options at a Thanksgiving feast. Some families have their whole family over and celebrate together, while others have just a small little dinner with their immediate family. Our menus have also evolved over the years. We typically have turkey or ham, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and a dessert of some sort along with dishes that are unique to each family and each year. Some families even go out to restaurants for dinner instead of staying home, which is nice because there is no cleanup. After dinner, some will go out and play football while others go out shopping or play games together. I think that it’s so cool and amazing that our traditions have evolved and changed and become something unique to each of us.
Even though our Thanksgiving day is different than what it was back in the early pilgrim times, the core values are still the same. We still value the hard work everyone put into making the feast and we still gather around the table with our loved ones, related or not, despite our differences and challenges. Even though the traditions of Thanksgiving have changed drastically we can still hold onto and honor those values. CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // November 2018 25
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Nature's Image & Jelsco Awards
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This family owned business offers custom art and photography framing combined with trophies, awards and plaques.
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oger Stitt is the great-great grandson of Captain James Brown, an early settler of what is now Ogden City. Roger’s family has lived in this area from close to the beginning, but since his dad was in the military Roger moved quite a bit and spent his high school years in Florida.With artistic talent and interest from the earliest days, he was able to take a high school class called the Science of Photography. He learned the science behind the chemicals, the how and why of how photographs were made, as well as the ins and outs of paper and ink. This created a great foundation for his future custom art and photography framer business. Working at Wilson Sports Warehouse, Roger was making about $1,000 a month and he started doing custom picture framing on the side. His dad, who was preparing to retire from the military, was thinking about opening a trophy and awards shop to supplement his retirement. He wanted Roger to partner with him and have a framing shop alongside the awards business. Roger’s brotherin-law made the comment “As good as your framing is, if you can’t make at least
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$1,000 a month you are doing something wrong.” Roger was convinced and in 1990 Jelsco Awards and Natures Image Custom Framing were born. Roger’s sister Kathy named Natures Image because of Roger’s passion for outdoor photography. In fact, it was Kathy’s Husband Dru who made the comment that persuaded Roger to go into business, highlighting how much of a family affair the business has been from the beginning. With the ups and downs of the economy, many custom frame shops have disappeared, but Roger has held on due to his quality and the relationships he has formed. He specializes in framing many things from the most precious to the most difficult. He once framed a poster of a gun to be used in a shop that had all the parts detailed so customers could find them in labeled drawers. No one in town would take on a framing job of over 6’ long, but he did. He has even framed quilts. Shadow boxes are another specialty, where with particular pride he showed me his Great Uncle Melvin Javis East’s military uniform that he has in a framed box on his shop wall. He also reminisced about doing a custom box for a Weber County Sheriff who retired and it included his uniform and service revolvers. The family and Sheriff loved the completed project. Roger has worked with Northern Wasatch
Home Builders Home Show, Browning and Winchester, National Wild Turkey Federation, Mule Deer Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Sportsman for Fish & Wildlife. Roger also does wholesale framing for several professional artist who choose to sell their work framed. He has several of them who will refer to Roger exclusively for framing of their prints and originals. Roger is the oldest of five kids. His sister Kathy and youngest brother Roy also work with him. Roy purchased Jelsco from his dad about 12 years ago and the three siblings work together on the business. The award side of the business has grown tremendously over the years and specializes in all types of awards, trophies, plaques and recognition. One of their strongest sources of revenue are car shows, as they are known worldwide for their car show awards. Even in the dead of winter here, it is warm somewhere and they are going to have car shows and need awards. They sent off 400 trophies to New York recently and have even sent some internationally. This family owned business is a great source for both custom framing and awards and are a valued partner with our community magazines. Located off Highway 89 in Harrisville.
5 REASON YOUNG FAMILIES NEED LIFE INSURANCE
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mother of three, in her thirties, is diagnosed with breast cancer; a three-year-old boy is diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; a twenty-eight-year-old woman is hit in the head while outside and suffers a concussion; a forty-two-year-old man visits his doctor for a yearly physical and is diagnosed with sleep apnea. These are scenarios which I have witnessed as clients consider applying for life insurance. In each instance, they have become uninsurable. Many people have reasons for not purchasing life insurance today, and the reasons sound valid. Things like “I’m going to lose weight before I apply” or “I want to quit smoking first” are a couple of explanations I hear from individuals deciding not to apply right away. While these elements are criteria that will lower a monthly premium, they do not justify waiting to make sure loved ones are protected from unforeseen events. Statistics show that ten out of ten people will die. Because of that fact, I’d like to share some points on why families should purchase life insurance while they are young:
Protect your family!
1. You just never know. While it’s not the most pleasant thing to ponder, an emergency situation could quickly put your family’s finances under water. In fact, nearly half of Americans don’t have enough savings to take care of a $400 emergency response.
the cost of your premium, the younger you are when you purchase a policy, the less you’ll be paying each year. 3. It’s not as expensive as you think. If you’re on a budget and are convinced you can’t afford life insurance, consider term life insurance. It guarantees protection for a set amount of time. 4. It lets you concentrate on other goals. Once you have the peace of mind and financial protection that life insurance grants you, you may feel secure enough to fund long-term goals, like buying a home, saving for your nest egg, or going back to school. 5. You can always upgrade at a later date. Don’t let the fear of making the wrong decision deter you from purchasing a policy now. The policy you purchase today isn’t intended to be set in stone. We know it’s not easy for young families to make their life insurance needs a priority, given all their competing financial obligations. However, life insurance is a vehicle for protection that is not only affordable, but can also help families save money in the long run. To learn more about the information or topics discussed, please call at 505-252-0213 or MAnaya@ft.NYL.com.
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PLANNING FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
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ast month I wrote about the exorbitant financial and tax penalties of Aretha Franklin’s estate because she failed to do estate planning. I also mentioned that Franklin had a son with special needs. One report mentioned that Franklin’s attorney had spoken with her multiple times suggesting that she do planning for herself and her son with special needs. Perhaps Franklin did not understand the importance of planning for her son, or maybe she thought she would get to it… eventually. We will never know. However, had she known more about the hardships he will face for lack of planning, it is reasonable to believe she would have planned accordingly. Here are some common pitfalls that can be prevented through proper planning for children with special needs.
critical resources that can be used to make their lives better. There are better solutions to allow you to provide an inheritance and protect your child’s benefits. Not Putting It in Writing. If it is not in writing, it is not binding. Additionally, there is the “Lost in Translation” phenomenon where what you wanted and what the listener perceived are two different things. It is always best to put your wishes in writing and make them part of the legal documents for your child with special needs. Relying on Your Other Children. Circumstances change. Marriages, divorces, and deaths can dramatically alter the care that siblings will give to their brother or sister with special needs. Over time, siblings can have a change of heart about caring for them. We always recommend that you put provisions in your plan to specifically provide for your child with special needs.
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6 TIPS TO PREVENT BURGLARIES POSTED BY ADDIE B. AT ACUITY
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omeowners insurance can protect you and your family in the event of a loss caused by theft. But what is better than being reimbursed after the fact? Taking some simple steps to prevent burglaries in the first place!
1. Maintain your yard. This may sound
unrelated, but the appearance of your yard, specifically the areas around your windows, can either invite or deter burglars. Think of it this way—if your landscaping is overgrown, it may look like no one is around or checking on the home, making it a prime target for someone looking to get in and out without being caught.
2. Install security measures. While it may be
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cost prohibitive to install a complete security system, it is simple enough to install motionsensing lights outside. By illuminating the area and drawing attention to someone lurking, you are likely to scare them off. Motion-sensing outdoor security cameras are also fairly reasonable for a DIYer.
3. Lock up. There is no step more simple than
this. Make sure your windows and doors, sheds, garages, etc. are locked when you are not home—or even if you are preoccupied outside. It only takes a few minutes for someone to grab and run. Don’t make it even
easier by giving them an open door. Also, make sure you close the windows and lock the doors to your cars, even if they’re in the garage.
4. Put it away. Be sure to keep expensive items like grills, lawnmowers, and bikes inside a locked garage or shed.
5. Know the neighborhood. Another easy
security measure is knowing the people in your neighborhood. If there is a suspicious vehicle or individual in the area, alert neighbors and record as much information as you can in case something bad does happen. Having a nearby friend hold onto a spare key is much safer than hiding one under a fake rock in the front yard.
6. Don’t overshare. This one might be harder
for some than others with the prevalence of social media. Make sure you’re not advertising when your house is empty. While it is always tempting to post vacation photos, it is better done once you are home. You never really know who can see your stuff. Better safe than sorry!
Protect your home and property by following these tips to help prevent burglary.
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Having a credit card can boost your credit score when used responsibly and paid every month.
In the long run, having multiple cards can boost your score in payment history and your credit utilization rate. So, while you may be quick to observe that several cards may be a good thing, consider the age of the cards first. Perhaps lots of NEW cards won’t help you achieve excellent credit. Rather, a proven track record of on-time payments and responsible use of credit is the vital factor here. Second, there are rewards and benefits. Many credit cards offer rewards on your purchase, including the Visa Platinum Card currently offered by Wasatch Peaks. This card boasts Cash Back rewards of up to 1% on purchases with no annual fee! As a credit union, Wasatch Peaks is also able to provide lower interest rates than other financial institutions. Begin accumulating your Cash Back from November to November and
this time next year, you could be receiving your payout. And finally, your cards have purchase protection. Lots of credit card companies offer theft and loss protection for purchases that are made on your card. Make sure to check your statements each month for any out of place purchases. If you do find a fraudulent purchase or have lost your card, simply contact your financial institution and they will assist you further. Wasatch Peaks is no exception to this and with our Visa Platinum Card, you will also receive Travel Accident Insurance and Auto Rental Insurance. Of course, credit cards must be used responsibly. It is important to always pay your bill on time and avoid spending more than you can afford. Set up your credit card to pay for a monthly bill. Then, set up your credit card bills to be paid automatically as well. Keeping your credit score strong can have positive effects on your finances for years to come! The gifts and rewards may be worth less than a better interest rate – which is why your Wasatch Peaks Credit Union’s credit card is usually your best bet. For more information on the low rates and great benefits of our Visa Platinum Card, contact our specialists at Wasatch Peaks by calling 801-6278700.
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Fall Pies and Warm Soup CHERRY AND APPLE PIE
By Melissa Spelts
One day Ryan came home saying he wanted to make a pie. He has always preferred pies to cakes (we usually put candles in a pie for his birthday) but I have only made crisps or pies after buying the pre-made crust from the grocery store. He surprised me by finding a crust recipe and throwing the needed ingredients into a bowl. The most impressive part of this was the end result. What a beautiful and delicious creation! I’m making him the official pie maker in our home. Try this recipe with fillings that are your family’s favorites, cherry and apple are our favorites. For the cherry pie we just used cans of cherry filling from the store and for the apple we picked apples from the tree in our back yard and made our own filling. Let us know your favorite fillings, we would love to make something new for our Thanksgiving feast.
Crust Recipe 2 ½ C. all purpose flour ½ C. butter ½ C. shortening
Pinch of salt Ice cold water added teaspoon by teaspoon until right consistency has formed
• Drop flour, salt, butter and shortening in bowl. • Use your hands to combine ingredients until small pebbles are formed.
• Add cold water a teaspoon at a time until the dough begins to hold together and form a ball.
• Do not over handle the dough. • Divide dough in half. • Place ball of dough onto wax paper and flatten. Place
another piece of wax paper over the top and roll out the pastry into a circle. If your pie pan is 9 inches make sure your circle is bigger than 9 inches so you have enough for the edging.
• Remove the top layer of wax paper and place pastry into pie tin. Remove other piece of wax paper and
FOOD press pastry into pan. Use your fingers to crimp the edge of the crust.
• Freeze for 30 minutes to firm up the pastry. This helps prevent pastry from shrinking during baking.
• Prick the bottom of crust to prevent bubbling during baking.
• If pie filling recipe calls for a baked crust, bake at 400
degrees. For the first 10-12 minutes keep the edges of pie covered with foil and then remove for the last 15 minutes. Bake until golden brown.
• Fill with pie filling and cook according to recipe. • This recipe makes enough dough for two 9” crusts. We used the second crust for the top of our pie.
• On the top you can either create a lattice work like you
8 C. of water 10 tsp chicken bouillon 2 C. cubed/shredded chicken 1 can pinto/black beans, drained and rinsed ½ C. lentils 1 C. frozen mixed vegetables 2 C. Minute Rice 1 ½ C. tomato based salsa 1/3 C. lime juice 1/3 bunch chopped cilantro (more or less depending on your preference) Combine all ingredients together in a large stock pot and bring to a rapid boil. Lower temperature to low and simmer for half hour. Garnish with more cilantro if desired.
see on the cherry pie. (It was our first one, trial and error will help make it look better.) On the apple pie we did a simple pie cover with a design cut out to allow breathing.
• For the perfect brown, stir an egg white until foamy
and paint the top of the curst with the egg white. Then sprinkle white sugar over the top to give it that sugared texture.
• Serve with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy! Apple Filling: You will need about 6-7 cups of sliced, peeled apples. Use tart apples for best result and coat in a small amount of lemon juice, which will keep the apples fresh as well as get the dry ingredients to stick to the apples better. Combine 1/2 cup of brown and white sugar with 3 tablespoons of flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of ginger and nutmeg. Dump over the sliced apples and stir. Cook at 400º for about 50 minutes, watch for perfect brownness. We did not pre-cook the crust but we did put foil over the outer edge to avoid burning the edges.
CHICKEN LIME CILANTRO SOUP By Breanne Hart When fall is in the air, this is a favorite soup in our home. A couple years ago my mom tried a lot of new and different recipes. She tried so many; some were good some were not so good. Through trial and error we got some pretty good recipes that we make all the time now and this is one of them. At first I didn’t like this soup because it was something different, but I love it now, it’s one of the things that I get really excited to have when my mom makes it. It’s a pretty simple and easy recipe, it doesn’t take a ton of time to make and it tastes delicious.
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ucked at the base of the mountains just east of Honeyville, Utah is a world renowned mineral hot spring resort called Crystal Hot Springs. I actually spent a large part of my childhood living
just around the corner from the resort. It was always one of my favorite places to swim and we still enjoy visiting with our family today, especially since my parents' ranch is just down the way. I have wonderful memories playing at the springs while young. We would “walk” (yeah right, we ran) up the stairs to the top of the twirly slides, over and over again. We could talk, laugh and scream all the way down to the pool below. There is a waterfall in the soaker pool and an olympic pool to swim in. The best part is the water ranges from 120 - 130ºF so you can swim outdoors all year long. One of my favorite memories was swimming while it was snowing.
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The water is naturally heated by the earth’s core. The water comes from a spring that is estimated to be 22,000 years old and is situated about 8,000 feet below us. The spring is so plentiful that it can fill all the pools at the resort in about 5 minutes, which is 8,400 gallons. The best part isthat while you are swimming and playing at the resort, you can also absorb some healthy minerals. Crystal Hot Springs has the highest mineral count found anywhere in the world. The minerals found in the water include: calcium, chloride, fluoride, iron, lithium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, silver, sodium, stronium, and sulfate. These minerals have been shown to help bones, blood, skin, hair, nails, brain function and many of these minerals are used in antidepressants. I recently went on a field trip with my daughter’s school class and learned that they remodeled everything recently and it looks very nice. These waters have been utilized for many many years. It is estimated that the Native Americans gathered together to spend time at the springs and tell stories for 450
generations. After that time, Chinese railroad workers would come to the area to soak in cedar tubs and relax hosted by a local bee farmer in Honeyville. The springs were opened as a business in 1901 then called Madsen Hot Springs. I also learned that President Franklin D. Roosevelt was an avid springs enthusiast. He started a rehabilitation program where he would send soldiers who had been wounded in World War II to springs across the country. Crystal Hot Spring was one of those springs and helped hundreds of soldiers over a three year period. Today many people regularly use the healing waters of hot springs as a place to get relief from aches and pains.
Crystal Hot Springs has the highest mineral count found anywhere in the world.
Today as you walk down the big hallway leading to the dressing rooms or pool entrance you can see pictures lining the walls from over the years of people enjoying the springs. My favorites are those of women in the 50-60’s. I love seeing the hair styles and swimming suits. They look so happy hanging by the pool with their friends and family. Crystal Hot Springs has a family night on Wednesdays from 4 PM to 10 PM where you can pay $20 for a family of six (Swim only) or $25 to swim and go down their fun slides. I recommend the extra $5. This is a great way to have fun, enjoy the fall air, and relax and rejuvenate. CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // November 2018 35
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