North Ogden Connection May 2021

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remember reading a book about customer service a few years ago, and several things stuck in my mind. The most vivid thing I remember is the statement that it typically costs no more to deliver exceptional service than average service. In other words, it’s free. Another thing I recall is the statement that most people don’t chose to deliver poor service; they just don’t choose to deliver exceptional service. In the case of our police department, they have chosen to deliver exceptional service, and as a result, North Ogden was recognized as the fifth safest city in the state of Utah. Thank you, Chief Quiney and the members of our public safety department! We can all contribute to exceptional service by providing suggestions and solutions that will improve our quality of life. I have discovered that suggestions are more likely to be considered when I employ the following principles: • Think before I speak. • Avoid bitter stereotyping. • Try to find common ground. • Remember that differences of opinion should not result in ill feelings. • Keep your level of speaking to one of kindness and consideration. • Try to find the good and not default to the negative. • Don’t avoid the truth. In the last several months, the city council has been faced with very difficult decisions, and the next several months will be no different. Many of these decisions will have an influence on the future of our city. I would encourage every citizen to be involved early in the process by being informed and expressing your concerns and solutions. This would provide a great opportunity to practice the above principles. A constitutional scholar recently said, “The source of government power is the people. The Constitution of the United States established a constitutional democratic republic where the people exercise their power through their elected representatives.” For citizens to exercise their power, it is important that they stay involved. Citizens initially became involved when they cast their ballot, but to gain knowledge and understanding requires collaboration with their elected officials. We can either be spectators or participants in our local government. Being a spectator is safe because it’s easy to blend in and go with the flow. However, the opportunity to share great ideas is limited because we are often concerned about being ridiculed or embarrassed, and taking a risk is not in our DNA. Conversely, being a participant results in sharing ideas and opinions, taking risk, and encouraging elected officials to act upon those things that will improve our community. If we want our local government to have power to improve our quality of life, it takes participants. If you would like to be a participant, join us in city council meetings. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. You can join us in person or on Zoom. I hope to see you there! Mayor Berube May 2021 | northogdenconnection.com 3

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MAY The Connection Publishing Team Meet the people behind the pages of our magazines!

What is on your summer bucket list? Ryan Spelts Owner/Publisher Rhett Long Sales VP Kristina Case Graphic Design

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COMMUNITY Calendar of Events A Look Back Students of the Month Tribute to Kelly Woodland

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Starting just under five years ago with our first magazine in North Ogden, Connection Publishing has been growing! We now also serve Syracuse, Roy, Ogden, and our newest magazine will be hitting mailboxes May 15th. We are so excited to debut the new magazine in cooperation with Weber County and will serve the western Weber cities of Farr West, Plain City, Marriott-Slaterville, West Haven, and Hooper, along with the unincorporated areas. This journey has had it ups and downs and so far survived and even thrived in a nationwide pandemic. Today, we sit poised to grow to even greater heights. Thank you for being on this journey with us and check out our website at connectionpub.com to watch as we continue to grow. -Ryan Spelts northogdenconnection.com | May 2021

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City of North Ogden COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER BY JON CALL, CITY MANAGER/ATTORNEY

Resident’s Question: Can I burn my weeds? Answer: Generally, no. The best way to move forward is to talk with the Northview Fire district to better understand the parameters around obtaining a burn permit. They have a very helpful website www.northviewfire.com along with links to the Dept. of Air Quality to provide useful information about the burn process and how to be in full compliance. Northview Fire also does a great job at providing good information on fireworks and fire pits with the grilling season approaching. The most important thing to remember is that the goal is not to limit our fun, but to provide safety to people and property, so that we can avoid wildfires and other issues in our foothills. Another quick tip is to be careful parking vehicles and motorcycles in long dead grasses, because the exhaust system can cause grasses to catch fire and result in devastating wildfires.

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.

Road Construction Update Well, another month is in the books, and construction continues to move forward. Some of the most dramatic changes seen this past month have been the removal of some asphalt, dirt, and vegetation. The main focus of the project right now is completing the underground utilities, which include the installation of a brandnew waterline, storm drain line, and Dominion Energy gas line. All of these lines were close to the end of their useful life, so it made sense to replace them at this time. Much of the work on the project happens without a lot of change from what you would currently see on the site today; however, substantial progress is being made daily, which will result in the final work of laying asphalt being completed in a fairly quickly manner, though still several months away. There were some delays down near the main intersection at 2600 N., which we believe we are past now, so the contractors will be removing asphalt and doing additional demolition, which will speed up the project but unfortunately lead to some additional delays for those wishing to travel through the intersection. This project includes some underground infrastructure to handle future changes along the roadway as well, including some conduit for a future light at Lomond View and 400 East, along with additional conduit in the roadway for future telecommunications, fiber and other infrastructure. We are excited to have this majority of the asphalt installed by the late summer and the finishing touches completed in early fall.

UPDATES

Justin keeps the NorthExpires Shore5/31/21 Aquatic Center int top shape all year around. Thank you, Justin!

For biweekly updates, you can go to the project page www.northogdencity.com/publicworks/ page/400-e2600-n-road-widening. There is a link to this page on the banner of the city’s website www.northogdencity.com

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The Cherry on Top-Sarah Lansing BY HAILEY MINTON

Sarah Lansing is a North Ogden resident who gathered information about parks and even made some of our parks in North Ogden more accessible. When she moved back to Utah from the Bay Area in California, she wanted to continue taking her two children to parks that fit their ages. Sara wanted to find parks that were catered more towards her youngest, but she couldn’t find a comprehensive list of parks with their features, so she created a blog about all the parks in Weber County. Check out it out at www.webercountyutahplaygrounds. com if you want to learn about parks in Weber County or more specifically North Ogden. Sarah traveled to all 84 public parks in Weber County and took pictures of the play equipment without any children on them. You

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can imagine that must have been pretty hard to do, especially at the popular parks. She visited some parks multiple times before she got the photos she needed for her website. Not only has Sarah documented all the parks and listed their features and amenities, but she has worked closely with multiple cities to push for equipment that is inclusive to all abilities. The lower North Ogden playground with the ropes course, Lomond View Park, Riverdale Park, and four parks in Ogden have ADA accessible swings now, with the help of her advocacy. If you have a park you’d like to advocate for, Sarah is happy to help. This stay-at-home mom deserves “The Cherry on Top” because she saw a need and decided to fill it out of the goodness of her heart. Thank you, Sarah, for your dedication to making park information and the parks themselves more accessible to the residents in North Ogden and Weber County. #thecherryontopNOC

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Thank you, Scott “Tiny” Felter!

North Ogden City 2021 Municipal Elections

Felter started his career in 1981 and worked his way up through the Public Works Department, where he has been intricate in the day-to-day operations of all our departments.

Are you a North Ogden City resident who is motivated by providing service and help to those in your community? Do you have a good understanding of the issues that are important in your city? If so, North Ogden City is holding a municipal election this fall to elect one (1) mayor and two (2) council members, each a four-year term. The candidacy filing period opens June 1 and closes June 7, 2021. Declaration of Candidacy Forms or Nomination Petitions must be filed in person with the City Recorder’s Office at 505 East 2600 North, North Ogden, Utah between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. As a reminder, all candidates for election are subject to financial disclosure requirements. Come represent one of the best cities in the state!

After 40 YEARS of service in North Ogden City, a familiar face is hanging up his hat. Scott

A man of many talents, Scott could also be found helping to save costs for different city projects. His handy work from over the years can be seen at the Public Works office where he built the animal shelter; at multiple parks where he built bathrooms, the grandstands, steps for the pool, and volleyball courts; and at the police department where he helped build out a new evidence room. Much of his accomplishments have earned him nominations from multiple offices as employee of the month and the highest accolade an employee could receive, the PEAK Award. “Tiny”, to many of his coworkers, will be missed, not only for his hard work, but also his personality and humor. One always knew when he was around by his high-pitched whistle and laugh. We can’t thank him enough for his hard work and dedication to the city and wish him the best these next 40+ years!

For questions, please contact Katie Gerard, City Recorder, 801-737-9830 or kgerard@nogden.org.

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Congratulations on Your Retirement, Rob! Robert O. Scott, Rob, is retiring after seven years as the part-time planning director for North Ogden City. Rob describes his job as “part-time job with full-time responsibilities.” Working for North Ogden City is the culmination of a 47-year planning career. Rob’s preparation for entering the planning field included obtaining a bachelor’s degree from BYU and a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration from the U. of U. As part of his graduate work, he served It has been an internship with the Davis County particularly Planning Department before being gratifying for Rob hired full time. He subsequently worked in Sandy City, Ogden City, to see planning Medford, Oregon, and Weber projects come to County as a planning director. fruition and to He was born in Salt Lake City and was raised in Billings, Montana. His work with people parents moved to Bountiful, Utah who care about where Rob completed high school. their community He interrupted his undergraduate work at BYU to serve an LDS during his work in mission to the Eastern Atlantic local government. States. After graduation from BYU, he joined the Air Force and spent two years on active duty and five years in the reserves. Rob is married and has four children and five grandchildren. Rob’s time with North Ogden City has been eventful, with his first assignment to lead the 2014-15 General Plan update project. This was the first update of the General Plan since 2005. He obtained a land use grant to fund the update. This grant funded a consultant team. The General Plan process was completed while working with the Planning Commission, City Council, and citizens to identify goals and polices for North Ogden’s future. Rob’s work with North Ogden began with him and a part-time planning assistant. With expanding demands to process growing numbers of planning related applications, a full-time planner and a planning assistant were added. Rob was able to obtain additional assistance with interns. He either wrote or collaborated with the preparation of 91 amendments to the zoning and subdivision ordinances. The existing zoning and subdivision ordinances had a complete review in 2002. Planning staff is currently working with a consultant to comprehensively review the zoning and subdivision ordinances that will result in a new Land Use Code. Rob is currently wrapping up a sensitive lands ordinance to identify safety design standards for the development on North Ogden’s bench area. A new civic zone was created to provide master plans and sensible standards for city-owned properties.

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Rob’s focus has been on customer service. His motto is, “continuous improvement – customer service.” He organized an application tracking system to ensure that accurate records are kept for development applications. He established a new template for staff reports going to the planning commission and city council. Working with the other professionals in North Ogden City government has fostered positive relationships that have resulted in coordinated efforts, e.g., the establishment of streetscape standards. It has been particularly gratifying for Rob to see planning projects come to fruition and to work with people who care about their community during his work in local government. Rob is a charter member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. He has been involved in the local Utah Chapter, American Planning Association, and has served in leadership positions; he has also volunteered for speaking and training opportunities. Rob’s goal has been to establish a planning program that the next planning director can build upon and take to a new level. It has been fulfilling and rewarding working in North Ogden and seeing the city position itself for the future.

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Flood Zones Questions regarding flood zones should be directed to Lorin Gardner, City Engineer, at 801-782-8111. FEMA flood maps are available for your review at the city offices. We also have elevation certificates.

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

City Council Meetings The mayor and council welcome your input and attendance at the council meetings held the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, starting at 6 p.m. Work sessions are held as needed on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Check www.northogdencity.com for changes.

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Key Community Contacts Mayor: Neal Berube: 801-686-0688 nberube@nogden.org Council Members: Cheryl Stoker: 801-782-9302 cstoker@nogden.org Phillip Swanson: 801-940-2111 pswanson@nogden.org Charlotte Ekstrom: 801-920-6987 cekstrom@nogden.org Blake Cevering: 801-549-8202 bcevering@nogden.org Ryan Barker: 801-814-4306 rbarker@nogden.org City Hall: 801-782-7211 Planning:

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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: 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 Nik Brown - n.brown@nogden.org City Manager/ City Attorney: Jon Call - jcall@nogden.org 801-737-9846 Senior Center: Zella Richards - 801-782-6211

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Mom of the Year

“Two years ago, around Christmas, she had emergency surgery and almost passed away. She was in the ICU sedated for over a week. This made me realize how amazing she really is and that I COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT HER.”

Tammy Burnett!

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Motherhood can tend to be a thankless job. This

past year, moms have been asked to step up more than ever. Some became schoolteachers for their kids who were sent home by school districts. Others devoted themselves to deep cleaning and sanitization. Some did it all while working from home. Even empty-nester mothers found themselves hosting their children once again. At North Ogden Connection Magazine, we’re starting an annual tradition to salute the city’s extraordinary mothers during Mother’s Day month. Our hope is that by honoring one mother a year, mothers everywhere, living and deceased, will be revered. Thanks to all those nominations that were sent in, it was very tough to choose among amazing mothers. We’re starting this tradition with Tammy Burnett, who was not only a mother to her children, but her sisters as well.

TO MY MOTHER By Edgar Allen Poe

Because I feel that, in the Heavens above, The angels, whispering to one another, Can find, among their burning terms of love, None so devotional as that of “Mother,” Therefore by that dear name I long have called you— You who are more than mother unto me, And fill my heart of hearts, where Death installed you In setting my Virginia’s spirit free. My mother—my own mother, who died early, Was but the mother of myself; but you Are mother to the one I loved so dearly, And thus are dearer than the mother I knew By that infinity with which my wife Was dearer to my soul than its soul-life.

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About Tammy:

Tammy Burnett is the eldest of 13 children in her family. When she had her daughter, Chastity, she found that Chastity had a heart condition. After receiving medical help, Chastity was placed on a heart monitor for the first three years of her life. When Chastity was seven years old, Tammy lost both her parents to cancer in the same year. Her tenth sister was only 17 years old at the time. Tammy stepped in and became her sister’s legal guardian. She says her sisters began leaning on her more. “I’m kind of like the sister mom for the family for the four younger girls,” she says. Even now, they call on her for everything, and she’s happy to be there for them. This is what Chastity had to say about her: “She is truly the best mom and grandma. I had my son at a young age, and my mom stepped in and helped. 13 years later, I had my daughter, and she [Tammy] goes out of her way to help in any way she can. She takes her to school, picks her up, takes her to all her activities. My mom works a full-time job on top of everything she does.

Happy Mother’s Day

to all the wonderful mothers!

is around the corner! Nominate your dad for our Dad of the Year issue next month!

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“Striving To Make A Difference In People’s Lives”

May Calendar of Events NORTH VIEW SENIOR CENTER Take out lunches are available at the North View Senior Center for Seniors 60+. Call Zella (801) 782-6211 to order. Order your lunch the day before or on a Friday for Monday’s lunch. There is a $3 suggested donation. Mon - Fri 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

LIBRARY EVENTS May 1-31: Recommend a Book, ages 12 and under Zoom Programs Wednesdays & Thursdays: Dungeons & Dragons 6 p.m. Register (801)337-2660 May 10: Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons, ages 12 – 18, 6 p.m. Register (801)337-2660 May 12, 19: Teen Drawing 4 p.m. Register (801)337-2639 May 17: Kahoot! Teen Trivia: The Office Edition 7 p.m. Register (801)337-2639 May 18: Teen Thing: Codenames 6 p.m. Register (801)337-2660 Weekly Events Mondays: Tai Chi 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Game Club 4 p.m. ages 8 - 18.

SCHOOL EVENTS May 28: Last Day of School Weber High School May 1: Choir, Band, Orchestra State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS 9 a.m. | Theatre Fiddler on the Roof 7 p.m. May 3 - 7: Teacher Appreciation Week May 3: AP Test - US Gov & Politics 8 a.m. | Girls Golf @ Riverside 8:30 a.m. | AP Test - Physics: Mechanics 12 p.m. | AP Test - Physics: Electricity & Magnetism 2 p.m. | Baseball @ Fremont 3:30 p.m. | Theatre - Fiddler on the Roof 7 p.m. May 4: AP Test- Calculus 8 a.m. | AP Test - Geography @ Orion 12 p.m. | Boys Tennis @ Weber 3 p.m. | Baseball @ Weber

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3:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. | Softball @ Weber 3:30 p.m. | Girls Lacrosse @ Weber 5 p.m. | Boys Lacrosse @ Weber 7 p.m. May 5 - 6: Track & Field Region One Championships @ Davis 3 p.m. May 5: AP Test - Calculus 8 a.m. | AP Test - Physics 1 12 p.m. | Theatre - Fiddler on the Roof 7 p.m. May 6 - 7: Boys Tennis Region Meet @ Ogden / Mt. Ogden May 6: AP Test - US History 8 a.m. | AP Test - Art History 12 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Weber 3:30 p.m. | Softball @ Layton 3:30 p.m. | Girls Lacrosse @ Clearfield 5 p.m. | Boys Lacrosse @ Clearfield 7 p.m. | Theatre - Fiddler on the Roof 7 p.m. May 7: AP Test - Chemistry 8 a.m. | AP Test - European History 12 p.m. | Track @ Mountain Ridge 3 p.m. | Baseball Region Tournament 3:30 p.m. | Theatre - Fiddler on the Roof 7 p.m. May 10 - 14: National School Nurse Week | Senior Week May 10 - 11: Baseball Region Tournament 3:30 p.m. | Girls Golf State Tournament @ The Ridge 9 p.m. May 10: Theatre - Fiddler on the Roof 7 p.m. May 11: AP Test - Spanish 8 a.m. | AP Test Psychology | Boys Soccer @ Fremont 3:30 p.m. | Girls Lacrosse @ Weber 5 p.m. | Boys Lacrosse @ Weber 7 p.m. May 12: Boys Soccer State Tournament Reveal | AP Test - English Language & Composition 8 a.m. | AP Test - Music Theory 12 p.m. | Region Track @ Davis 3 p.m. May 13: Boys Tennis State Meet @ Liberty Park | Scholarship Assembly 2 p.m. | Region Track @ Davis High 3 p.m. | Track & Field State Championships @ BYU 3 p.m. May 14: Best of the Warriors Assembly | Boys Soccer First Round State Playoffs | Softball State Tournament | AP Test Biology 8 a.m. | AP Test - Environmental Science

May 15: Boys Tennis State Meet @ Liberty Park | Track & Field State Championships @ BYU May 17: AP Test Statistics 12 p.m. May 18: AP Test - Chinese Language @ NOJH 12 p.m. May 19: Awards Assembly 8 a.m. May 20: AP Test - Art / Drawing Digital Portfolios | Track State @ BYU | Best Buddies Talent Show 6:30 p.m. May 22: Track State @ BYU May 24: Graduation 10:30 a.m. May 25: AP Test - Chemistry 8 a.m. May 27: Weber Innovations Graduation 4 p.m.

North Ogden Jr. May 3 - 7: Testing EOL - Modified Schedule May 4: Baseball Championships 3:30 p.m. May 10 - 11: District Track Meet @ Bonneville 3:30 p.m. May 25: Late Start Assembly Orion Jr. May 3 - 7: Testing May 4: Baseball Championship 3:30 p.m. May 10 - 11: District Track Meet @ Bonneville 3:30 p.m. May 12: Choir Concert @ Cafeteria 6:30 p.m. Maria Montessori Academy May 26: Last Day of School Lomond View Elementary May 3 - 6: Teacher Appreciation Week May 12: Nurse Appreciation May 14: Library Closes Bates Elementary North Ogden Elementary May 3 - 7: Teacher Appreciation Week May 10 - 14: Nurse Appreciation Week

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FUN THINGS TO DO May 1: Coldwater Traverse @ Pleasant View or North Ogden. Visit cwtraverse. com for details | Flat Track Races @ Golden Spike Event Center 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. May 1, 15, 29: Habitat Restoration Day @ Ogden Nature Center 10 a.m. (must register as a volunteer) May 3 - 15: Fly with the Flock 5K @ Ogden Nature Center 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. May 6: Camping with Kids: Tips and Tricks for a Good Time @ Ogden Nature Center ZOOM 6:30 p.m. Register (801) 621-7595 May 8: Finding Joy @ Perry’s Egyptian Theater 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m.

May 11, 25: Utah Youth Rodeo @ Golden Spike Event Center 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. May 13: Bird Identification Tips @ Ogden Nature Center ZOOM 6:30 p.m. Register (801) 621-7595 May 15: Ogden Marathon May 15th: 2pm - 7pm Weber Spine and Joint, Artistic Hair and Advance Insurance, Building Openhouse @2602 N 400 E, North Ogden May 22: Holi Festival of Colors Ogden @ West Stadium Park 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | The Mountain’s Call @ 27th Street Trailhead 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mudu Anzu Playing music | Wasatch Pony Club’s Spring Chicken Equestrian Riding @ Golden Spike Event Center 8 a.m. May 22, 29: Farmers Market @ Ogden 25th Street. May 31: Memorial Day

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Kelly’s passing has left some holes at The Barn Golf Club that will never be filled and he will be sorely missed.

n 1914 the city of Pleasant View witnessed the construction of a big white barn. Its new occupants were to be dairy cows. The possibility of that building someday housing a restaurant, a lounge, an in-ground pool outside, and an eighteen-hole golf course. This was most likely a thought that had never crossed the farmer’s mind. Yet, in 1963, that is exactly what became of the big white barn and the piece of land that it sat on. After it was originally built and run as a dairy farm in the eastern part of Pleasant View, the white barn and its accompanying acreages, was eventually sold to new owners, who then took over the day-to-day operations of the expansive property. Then, in 1963, Keith Downs and Abe Sanone became the new owners of the property and reshaped its rich soil into a luscious nine-hole golf course. Roughly seven years

By the late 1970s, Downs and Sanone had to give ownership of the golf course to a company from Salt Lake that bought the property with the intention of installing an athletic facility, which would have included indoor racquetball, outdoor tennis courts, and an indoor swimming pool. The company started the process of building, even digging a hole however, the plan was never completed. The Salt Lake company went broke and Keith Downs then reacquired the property. It was then, that he built, and later added onto, the two buildings that now serve as the pro shop and the Links Grill.

On July 1, 1987, Kelly and Shon, along with their mom Coleen and her husband Dean, purchased the golf course and renamed it The Barn Golf Club. Due to maintenance concerns, the pool had to be filled in and has become what is now known as the bowery. From 1987 to 1992, a redesign of The Barn took place, which included adding condos and homes around the perimeter of the golf course. However, on March 20, 2021, Kelly passed away due to complications from an illness. His passing has left some holes at The Barn Golf Club that will never be filled and he will be sorely missed. Ownership of the golf course will remain in the Woodland family.

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BY RYAN SPELTS

Our new tradition of putting together a fun summer bucket list was very popular last year, and so we decided to make it a tradition. This year, we bring you an even more exciting bucket list for kids! Next month, you will see our Summer Bucket List for Adults, which will have a more adventuresome feel. We are excited to hear from you as you complete this year’s list that includes lots of fun options to make your summer great. Make sure to take a picture of the kids completing each of the bucket list items because, just like last year, anyone who completes 10 will get a gift card to a local dessert shop.

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FLOAT THE GREAT SALT LAKE: For

this challenge, you will get to visit one of the most iconic of Utah’s beautiful landscapes, the Great Salt Lake. Due to the very high salt levels in the lake, you can float without any effort. You can just lay there and enjoy the sun and water. We recommend heading to the Antelope Island State Park, (fees apply) and head to the campground area where there are showers and changing rooms. It can be very hot, so be sure to bring fresh water and sunscreen. There are also biting gnats in the spring, so wait until it gets hot before going. Not many people can say they have floated in high-level saltwater without even trying.

FRISBEE GOLF: Disc Golf is a fast-

growing sport, especially in Utah. We have some top-notch courses and see national competitions here locally quite often. In 2021, the Professional Disc Golf World Championships will be held right here in Weber County. There will be rounds played at Toads Fun Zone and Fort Buenaventura. For this bucket list item, you can either go watch the world championships, which is quite amazing to see the skill level, or go and play with the kids. We also have courses nearby in Harrisville, Riverdale, Weber State University, and Davis Tech Park. You can use any frisbee you want, but there are special types that make the game even more enjoyable.

ROAD TRIP! Do you remember those

epic road trips you took in college? Or was that just me? This can be amazingly fun. You can either pick a destination and take a drive or just drive and take any turn that you fancy. If you like the safer route and want to stay overnight, make sure you have a hotel or motel reservation before you leave, or you could be brave and just figure it out as you go. Last January, I visited Washington state for a business meeting and was there with one of my good friends. We decided to leave the comfort of our Airbnb to take a road trip to the Washington coast. We saw ancient giant trees and moss at one stop, and then a mountain ski resort at another. Later that day, we saw a rainbow that spanned a huge lake with an outlet to the sea. We grabbed a last-minute hotel in the famous Forks, Washington, which is popular due to the Twilight book series. It had some of the worst Chinese food I have ever tried but also saw some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen. You can go near or far, just go and explore.

HIT GOLF BALLS: It is always fun

to go to the driving range at your local course and hit some golf balls. We also like hitting off the upper deck at Toads Fun Zone in MarriottSlaterville. Golf balls seem to go further when you hit them from the second deck. This is a great lowcost fun event for the whole family.

VOLUNTEER SOMEWHERE: A quick

internet search of “Where to Volunteer in Northern Utah” brings up over 50 ideas of where to put in some time volunteering. This can be a great opportunity to teach children the value of giving of their time with no expectation of anything in return. Some key groups to look at are United Way, The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah, and the YCC Family Crisis Center. You can also do work around your neighborhood: clean up around the neighborhood or help a neighbor with their yard work. There are great lessons to be learned in volunteer work.

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CATCH FROGS: There

are some great spots for frog hunting around here. I have heard and seen frogs near the Weber River at the River Park Disc Golf Course, which could be fun. Go out at night with a strong flashlight near a body of water. Move quietly and slowly with a really fast grab and take pictures; this is a blast. We have also caught fogs at our local golf course (check before you get in trouble for trespassing). We have kissed several frogs, but no prince or princess yet.

MARBLE RUN: If

you are going camping this summer or heading to the dunes, bring a sack of marbles and dig out a course with the kids. Carve your course on a hillside or make your own hill. You will want some water to dampen the sand or dirt to make it easier to work with. Make sure the track is wide enough so that marbles can pass each other. Put in some fun twists and turns so that the race will be exciting. Lastly, have everyone pick a color and send the marbles down the race track to see who wins!

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Lansing, a local blogger, started finding and taking pictures of the 84 city parks in Weber County, then took on parks in Davis County. Her blog is an awesome place to find some ideas so you can take the kids to 10 new parks this summer. Some of them look super cool. Visit her site at webercountyutplaygrounds. blogspot.com. It is a great resource and it will help you cross this one off your bucket list.

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It is easy to find instructions to make a paper boat; a quick Google search will lead you right to one. Once you find the instructions, have each kid make one and then find some running water. We did this as kids when it rained in Las Vegas, which isn’t very often, but around here, you could find a ditch or creek to race your boats. Use recycled magazine paper from this magazine to make the boats last longer and also save some paper.

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actually done both of these and both are tons of fun. It is great to just get out on a bike and breathe in the fresh air. I remember the freedom I felt as a child riding my bike, a precursor to my first car. These two local locations are beautiful and both have trails that you can explore. If you would like to get two bucket lists items checked off in one day, go to Antelope with bikes and swimsuits so you can ride and float on the same day.

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VISIT A MUSEUM: There are some

great museums near us: Union Station contains great info on the history of the railroads in Ogden, Dinosaur Park has dinosaur bones and an awesome collection of rocks and gems. The Hill Aerospace Museum is great if you like planes and military history, and the Treehouse is a great place to take younger kids who can learn while they play. Any of the museums is a great way to have fun while learning. Don’t let the kids turn their brains off completely this summer.

VIDEO CHAT WITH GRANDPARENTS AND ASK THEM ABOUT THEIR LIFE:

We had the opportunity to interview my grandmother recently when she was turning 100 years old! Quite the accomplishment, I am so glad we interviewed her and had the chance to ask her about her childhood, careers, love life, and other interesting things from her past because she passed away shortly after her 100-year celebration. This can be a great way to record someone whose younger kids might not get to know well before they pass away, plus, it will add some great depth to your family history.

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(Sponsored): Speaking of Weber State’s Outdoor Program, they have just built a new 1700-square-foot facility that you have got to go see! There are lots of new fun things to do, including on-site rock and boulder climbing. This upcoming season, you can introduce your kids to rock climbing; kids 14-18 year-olds can participate in summer camps to learn how to rock climb or improve their skills. Once a week for two hours, they can practice on the center’s 55-foot rock wall or one of the two 15-foot bouldering walls. Then, on the last day, they will take their skills outdoors. There’s something for the whole family at the Weber State Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center. They can help you cross off some bucket list items and also inspire some more.

ARCHERY RANGE: Weber County partnered with the

Utah Division of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a local Archery Park with indoor and outdoor ranges. You can harness your or your child’s inner Katniss Everdeen.

SLED DOWN THE DUNES: If you make it to the

dunes for your marble race, look into renting sand sleds and boards. Your snow sleds will not work on the sand, but slick wood sleds and boards will slide easily and you will have a blast. Race your marbles and then race on the sand boards. It is great fun!

BOWLING: This family

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would follow up with, “but can you do anything about these wrinkles?” For most of his career, he did not have a satisfying answer to that question. For a while, the options in the industry involved an invasive process of a needle and provided what the body lacked, whether through paralyzing botox or fillers. However, five years ago, Dr. Cook was introduced to Vioramed’s Viora, which uses a no-needles approach to stimulate the body to produce collagen the way it once did. Collagen is the cushion that keeps your skin tight and prevents it from sagging. While in Los Angeles for training to refine Dr. Cook’s sedation techniques, a trainer asked a friend of his to demonstrate the Viora V20 during their lunch break. When he learned the machine was more esthetic than dental, he started to tune out. However, the group’s response intrigued him. “The people in the room really responded and talked about how it didn’t hurt, and the results were almost immediate. I watched these dentists ‘ooh’ and ’ahh’ over this machine, and had to ask myself if I was meeting all my patient’s needs.” Just selling a practice in Fort Worth, Texas, it was not the right time to add a service; nor was it the right time when he joined Mountain Springs

But five years ago, Dr. Cook was introduced to Vioramed’s Viora which uses a noneedles approach to stimulate the body to produce collagen the way it once did. Dental. But when Dr. Favero, an incredible chiropractor, relocated his practice from within the dental practice to his new facility downstairs, Dr. Cook decided that this was the right time. The space in the dental office was perfect for a tiny little med spa where he could make skin healthier. That is when Mountain Springs Esthetix was born. The spa is dedicated to natural, non-invasive, toxinfree methods that reduce wrinkles, blemishes, and facial hair. The same technology can plump lips, smooth skin, reduce acne, and calm rosacea. It usually takes 4-6 treatments to stimulate the body to make its own collagen again. With Viora V20, a light vacuum pulls the skin, to directly expose it to radio waves. The radio waves tell your body, remember how you used to make collagen, why don’t you do that again? Dr. Cook said, “The results are amazing, and people love that it is painless”

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