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Mayor's Message Celebrating Labor Day
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e will be celebrating Labor Day the first Monday in September, which is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of the American worker. It is a tribute to the workers who have contributed to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. It also marks the end of summer vacations and activities. For some parents it is a glorious holiday because your child will be going back to school the next day!
"We appreciate the great recorders and administrative assistants throughout the departments who keep us on task and assist us in numerous ways."
On this Labor Day, I would like to pay tribute to the great employees in our City. We appreciate the great recorders and administrative assistants throughout the departments who keep us on task and assist us in numerous ways. Their cheerful attitudes always brighten our day. We acknowledge our City Administrator who oversees the operation of the city. We recognize our Planning and Building Departments who handle difficult assignments and maintain the quality of our neighborhoods. We have a great financial staff that monitors our finances and makes sure our tax dollars are spent wisely and in the best interest of our citizens. Our Parks and Recreation Department maintains the beautiful parks in our city that provide recreational opportunities for our youth and a place for family activities. They take care of the beautiful flowers that adorn the entrance to our city. Our Police Department is one of the finest in the area. We appreciate and value the dedicated officers who are constantly on call to protect and assist us in emergency situations. They sacrifice much in monitoring our City 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Our Public Works Department is there to assure our comfort and daily well-being. They provide an array of services that sometimes we take for granted. You have water when you turn on your tap and you have sewer facilities to take away your waste. They also manage garbage collection and monitor storm water when it rains or when there are heavy snows so that it is contained and moved out of our neighborhoods. We have a streets department to maintain our streets for safe travel throughout the City, both summer and winter. We have a skilled maintenance staff that makes sure all our equipment is operating efficiently. We as citizens appreciate these dedicated employees. I encourage everyone to express your appreciation as you have the opportunity to visit them and thank them. -Brent Chugg, Mayor
Stay connected! The City's website has information on every department in the City.
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from the Editor This year my second youngest child will attend the 5th grade!! Where did the time go? I remember 5th grade. I had a great teacher, Mr. Boles in Henderson, NV. He was entertaining and fun; strict but not mean. He would come out to the playground during lunch break and Melissa and Ryan Spelts play the most epic games of three Fly's-Up you have ever seen. He could throw a Nerf Football like a rocket up to space and about 30 kids would run all over the field to try and catch it as it careened toward the ground. If you caught it three times in a row, you got a piece of candy as a reward. (This probably wouldn't fly today, (not safe!). It is a great memory. I hope all children can have wonderful teachers like I did back then. Enjoy this back to school edition and have a great September. Ryan Spelts, Publisher
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City of North Ogden Updates 2018 General Election The 2018 General Election will be held Tuesday, November 6th. The following races will appear on the ballot: • U.S. Senate – All ballots • U.S. House of Representatives – All ballots • State Senate – (Part of Ogden City, ALL – Riverdale, South Ogden, Washington Terrace, Uintah City). • State Representative – All ballots • County Commissioner (2 seats) – All ballots • County Sheriff – All ballots • County Clerk/Auditor – All ballots • County Attorney – All Ballots • Local School Board (Ogden School 2, 4, 7. Weber School 1, 2, 3, 4, 6)
Community Question Corner BY JON CALL, CITY ATTORNEY/ADMINISTRATOR
Question: Who owns my water meter? Answer: The City owns and maintains the water meters.
Homeowners own and maintain the waterline on the home side of the meter. Over the past several years, the City has been replacing the existing water meters and radios throughout the City. These pieces of equipment are owned and maintained by the City. For this reason, the City has an ordinance which prohibits non authorized individuals from working on anything inside the meter pits. Technically it is illegal to open the meter pit and work on anything without City approval or City personnel being there. This is especially true now that the new meters have radios attached to them. These radios require wiring and can be damaged if somebody pulls a meter pit lid off without properly disconnecting everything. We are asking that if you need work done on your water meter that you call the City to make sure water is turned off and all the appropriate precautions are taken. If you see anybody violating these rules we ask that you contact the City (801782-8111) so we can make sure no damage has occurred to the meters or the radios. This recurring section of the magazine will be devoted to answering common questions by residents and businesses in our community. If you have questions about proper procedures, city code, building permits, community events, how-to's, or other city-related questions, please send an email to jcall@nogden.org.
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Judges – All ballots (Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, 2nd District Court) Multiple Initiatives – All Ballots
Ballots will be mailed to all currently registered voters approximately October 16th. Ballots can be returned by mail (first class stamp required) OR in-person (no postage necessary) to any outdoor 24-hour Ballot Drop Box. Drop boxes are located at all city halls and all county libraries. If you are not currently registered to vote in Weber County or need to update your address, please submit a new voter registration form to Weber County Elections as soon as possible. If you do not receive a ballot in the mail or need assistance with voting, you may vote in-person on Election Day at any library or the County Fair Grounds. (Early voting is available at the Weber Center, 2380 Washington Blvd, on October 31st, and November 1st, 2nd and 3rd.) Please contact Weber County Elections at 801399-8034 with any questions.
Musicians Wanted! North Ogden Community Band Dust off your old instruments and join the band.
No Audition - No Fees Membership is open to all interested musicians from the northern Weber County Area. Band rehearsals are Thursdays, 7:30 pm at the North View Senior Citizens Center, North Ogden.
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CITY NEWS
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City Business Spotlight Monthly Business Spotlight
This month North Ogden is featuring Bella Me Boutique, which opened February 2011 and is owned by Marietta Priest. Marietta moved to Pleasant View eleven years ago. After her love for retail, fashion and trends, her passion led her to open her own retail store and North Ogden was the perfect location. Visit www.northogdencity.com/business/ monthly-business-spotlight/2018-business-spotlight/september-bella-me-boutique for more details.
Did you know you are a few clicks away from service? If you have a request for service (pothole, sign down, garbage can repairs, etc.) visit www. northogdencity.com and click on “Report Concern.” Fill in the blanks and your request is on its way to us.
North Ogden spotlights one outstanding North Ogden business each month. This year we have also spotlighted Jumy Nails, Ace Hardware of North Ogden, Mountain Springs Dental, Brilliant Lighting Center, Two Hoosiers Cyclery, and Artistic Hair. Visit http://www.northogdencity.com/ business/2018-business-spotlight to learn more about these wonderful North Ogden businesses that are contributing to our community.
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CITY NEWS
City Council Meetings The Mayor and Council welcome your input and attendance at the council meetings held the first four Tuesdays of every month starting at 6pm (not held on the 5th Tuesday of the month, if applicable). Check www.northogdencity.com for changes. Work sessions are held as needed on the first Tuesday of each month.
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Key Community Contacts Mayor: Brent Chugg - 801- 737-9836 bchugg@nogden.org Council Members: Cheryl Stoker - 801-782-9302 cstoker@nogden.org Phillip Swanson - 801-940-2111 pswanson@nogden.org
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?
Ryan Barker - 801-814-4306 rbarker@nogden.org
Go to www.northogdencity.com/i-want-to/contact-us or see community contacts, right, for information.
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Blake Cevering - 801-549-8202 bcevering@nogden.com
City Hall: 801-782-7211 Planning Director:
801-737-2220 Rob Scott - rscott@nogden.org
City Recorder/ H.R. Director: 801-737-9830 Annette Spendlove - aspend@nogden.org Building:
801-737-9831 Bruce Higley - bhigley@nogden.org
Police: Business 801-782-7219 Dispatch 801-629-8221 Emergency 911 Interim Chief Crowther ccrowther@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 // September 2018 7
CITY NEWS
BY KELLY LARSON, PTSA PRESIDENT
We are the Weber High PTSA! Our mission is to support ALL students at Weber High. In the last several years, the PTSA has not held a fundraiser. We know that so many people in our community are asked to support fundraising efforts by Weber athletes and students participating in clubs. However, this year, we have been asked by Weber High administration to raise money to purchase large banners that will hang on the utility poles that line Weber High Drive and Shorty's Lane. We want everyone who is driving through North Ogden and Pleasant View to know that they are entering Weber High territory. We are the Warriors and we are proud! This is a "No Fuss Fundraiser." We are not selling candy bars, coupon books or hosting a 5K race. We are counting on all our "Friends of Weber High" to support our effort to promote the spirit of Weber High in our community. We need to raise $2,000 to purchase 26 banners to line the streets of North Ogden and Pleasant View. Everyone in our community will benefit as we beautify our streets and increase our school and community pride. Additional funds collected will support PTSA activities throughout the year. Donations can be made via PayPal to weberhighptsa@gmail.com, or by visiting https://weber.wds.net/index.php/parent-services/ ptsa. Thank you for your support. We are excited to line our streets with Warrior spirit! Email me with questions weberhighptsa@gmail.com Banners like this will hang on Weber High Drive and Shorty's Lane
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September Calendar of Events SCHOOL EVENTS Sept 3 LABOR DAY Majestic Elementary - No School Bates Elementary - No School MMA - No School
Sept 17 Weber - Boys Golf @ The Barn Golf Course - 2 PM to 7 PM Happy Labor Day weekend!
Sept 4 Weber - Girls Soccer @ Clearfield - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sept 5 Weber - Cross Country @ Fremont - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Weber - Volleyball - Layton @ Home 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sept 6 Weber - Boys Golf @ Ben Lomond Golf Course - 1 PM - 6 PM Weber - Girls Soccer @ Davis - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Weber - Girls Tennis - Layton @ Weber 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM NOJH - Softball vs. Rocky - 3 PM to 5 PM Sept 7 Weber - Football Homecoming Northridge @ Weber - 7 PM - 9 PM NOJH - Football vs. South - 3 PM to 5 PM Sept 8 Weber - ACT Testing Sept 11 Weber - Girls Soccer - Layton @ Weber 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Weber - Girls Tennis @ Davis - 3:30 PM 5:30 PM Weber - Volleyball @ Davis - 3:30 PM 5:30 PM NOJH - Softball @ Orion - 3 PM to 5 PM Sept 12 Weber - Boys Golf @ Glen Eagle Golf Course - 1 PM to 6 PM Weber - Cross Country @ Weber County Fairgrounds - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Sept 13 Weber - Girls Soccer @ Fremont - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Weber - Girls Tennis - Northridge @ Weber - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Weber - Volleyball - Clearfield @ Weber 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Sept 14 NOJH - Football @ Sandridge - 3 PM to 5 PM
Sept 18 Weber - Girls Soccer @ Northridge 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Weber - Girls Tennis BYE week Weber - Volleyball @ Fremont - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM NOJH - Softball vs. Wahlquist - 3 PM to 5 PM Sept 19 Weber - Cross Country @ Syracuse - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Sept 20 Weber - Girls Soccer - Syracuse @ Weber - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Weber - Volleyball - Syracuse @ Weber 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Weber - Football @ Syracuse - 7 PM to 9 PM NOJH - Softball @ Bell - 3 PM to 5 PM Sept 21 NOJH - Football vs. Bell - 3 PM to 5 PM Sept 24 Weber - Boys Golf @ Eagle Mountain Golf Course - 1 PM to 6 PM Sept 25 Weber - Boys Golf @ Schneiter’s Bluff Golf Course - 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM Weber - Girls Soccer - BYE Week Weber - Volleyball @ Northridge - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM NOJH - Softball vs. South- 3 PM to 5 PM Orion - Hope Week Assembly - Speaker Collin Kartchner Sept 26 Weber - Cross Country @ Davis (Nichols Park) - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sept 27 Weber - Girls Soccer - Clearfield @ Weber - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Weber - Volleyball BYE Week NOJH - Softball @ Snowcrest - 3 PM to 5 PM Sept 28 Weber - Football @ Davis - 7 PM to 9 PM NOJH - Football @ Rocky - 3 PM to 5 PM
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SENIOR EVENTS North View Senior Center 485 E. 2550 N. • North Ogden, Utah 801-782-6211 *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) 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 - 2:00 Tap Dancing Tuesday 9:30 Art 10:00 Line Dancing 12:30 Mah Jong 12:30 Weight Lifting (Strength Exercises) 12:30 Pinochle Wednesday 9:00 Wood Carving 9:00 Bridge 10:00 Line Dancing 12:30 Pinochle Thursday 1:00 Center Opens 1:00 Tap Dancing 5:00 Dinner 5:30 Entertainment Friday 8:30 Ceramics 10:00 Yoga (bring own mat) 12:30 Pinochle 12:30 Canasta Sept 1 Game Day Sept 5 Cell phone class at 2 PM Sept 6 Bingo at 5:30 PM Sept 10 Computer lab at 1 PM Sept 11 Blood pressure at 11 AM
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Sept 24 Computer lab at 1 PM
Sept 13 Free legal advice at 4 PM - sign up by calling 801-782-6211 Karaoke at 5:30 PM
Sept 27 Grief Class - at 2:30 PM Blood pressure at 4 PM Dave Anderson at 5:30 PM
Sept 15 Gary Romer Fall Dance at 7 PM - Potluck Sept 17 Computer lab at 1 PM
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Sept 19 Foot clinic at 10 AM Sept 20 Health Fair at 3-5 PM - Come join us for free screenings, information on health issues, and fun door prizes. Flu shots given at the health fair.
Sept 4 No Name Chili Fest - the fifth annual No Name Chili Fest will take place at Earl’s Lodge and Patio at Snowbasin with kids activities, music, games, snacks, refreshments and more. Price ranges from $13-$15. No reservations are needed.
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Back-To-School Advice From Teachers BY STEVE GODFREY With the 2018-19 school year recently underway, it’s time to dip back into the notebooks and chromebooks to excel in and out of the classrooms. School teachers at Weber High offered some tips to make the school year successful and memorable.
BRYCE BALLIF, Vice Principal: I would tell incoming students to be ready for the challenge of adjusting to high school. If it takes them a little time, just fight through it. Lots of sophomore students struggle with the class load and other distractions (like dating, jobs, driving, athletics, etc.). High school can be a huge adjustment, so just keep fighting. To go along with that, to new and returning students I would say: expect the struggle, welcome the struggle, embrace the struggle and get through the struggle. Life is oftentimes hard, and you must be tough. We can do hard things!
ROBYN NIELSON, English Teacher: I don’t think this is advice so much as a plea. I would love it if students could reach out to others they don’t know. Too many students feel isolated, lonely, and alienated. It would be great if we could do more than accept or tolerate difference, but instead became interested, curious and celebrate difference.
JARVIS PACE, Ag Teacher: My advice to all students would be to get involved. Find an organization, club, or sports team to be actively involved in. This will help you find your place at the school and to make friends.
KEVAN LARSEN, Art Teacher: Starting on the right foot means getting to class/school on time.
JULIE VANORDEN, English Teacher: Realize that you have so many adults in your life who care about you—not only your parents, but also your teachers, counselors, administrators, librarians, and the new student advocates we have at Weber High. If there’s something in your life you need/want to talk about, we’re here for you!
JEN PAIGE, Counselor: Lots of advice! Join clubs and get involved in school. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. All school personnel—administrators, counselors, teachers—are willing to help you. Make a goal to meet new people this year. Join a new club, try a different type of class, push yourself past your comfort zone.
Good luck in the new school year!
ALAN RAWLINS, Business Teacher My advice to students is to just be kind! You never know what someone is going through. They could be hurting because of something at home or outside of school. You don’t know their circumstances so be kind and smile and say hi to people. Don’t make fun of or bully people because of the way they are. Instead, get to know them and be kind.
JESSIE HOWARD, Science Teacher: My advice to new students is to find a way to get involved, whether it’s tennis, drama, cheer, yearbook club, karate club, start your own club, just whatever. You will have experiences you will remember forever. The rule is simple: the more friends you meet = more fun! As for returning students, my advice is to include others around you. It’s cool to be nice to incoming students or people you don’t know. Try it, it works wonders!
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Florence Manning-A teacher and adventurous woman BY MELISSA SPELTS
I remember visiting the North Ogden Museum for the first time. I love stories of the past and there were a few stories told that day that left an impression on me. Florence Manning’s story was one of them. Florence was a teacher in North Ogden for many, many years. Someone from the museum said it was around 70 years; however, we weren’t able to verify that. Florence was born in North Ogden to Newman H. and Esther Barker. After graduating from the 8th grade in 1908, she attended Weber Academy in Ogden, Utah. While there, she met Nephi Heber Manning from Slaterville and was later married to him. He was going to school to be a draftsman. Florence’s father told them that they could have a wedding party or take $25 to help get them started. They took the money. Florence described her husband as tall and “extra good looking” with dark hair and blue eyes. He was “jolly” and nice to be around. He had a wonderful tenor voice and often entertained audiences between acts of plays or at church meetings. He was a model for the boys just younger than him. A year later they had a cute 8 pound baby boy. They named him Melvin Nephi Manning. Life was so good. They were living in a cute one room house next to Florence’s parents. The views around their home were breathtaking. One morning, Nephi went out to the barn to feed his horses. After feeding them he had to cross through his father in-laws horses to get out of the barn. A couple of them were fighting, so Nephi waited until he thought they were done. As he crossed their paths, he was kicked in the stomach by one of them. Back in those days there was nothing anyone could do to make him better, he knew he
Florence was a widow by the age of 22 with a baby son to take care of.She taught school for decades.
would soon die of his wounds. He was so sad that he was going to leave his sweet family. He kept kissing Florence telling her how sorry he was that he was leaving. He died four days after the accident. Florence was a 22 year old widow with a two-month-old baby. She never married again. She raised her baby (Nephi) and taught the children in North Ogden. Florence was an adventurous woman. She loved Yellowstone, camping, hiking and taking pictures. If you have a chance to visit the museum you should check out her photos. There are hundreds of them detailing her adventures and life. I am so impressed with her years of service and especially how independent she was.
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WATER COLORING
BY MELISSA SPELTS
My great-grandpa, Glenn Graff, was a teacher/principal in many little towns in Southern Utah. During the Depression he was a Principal in New Harmony. Times were hard and he was grateful for work. The first 15 minutes of his class in the morning was spent in singing. He would write the words of the song on the black board and the kids copied them into their song notebook. At the end of the year, each student had a book of songs that they could sing. He taught them to love music, nature and the ABC’s. The following water coloring project was among his students’ favorite activities. It has been passed down through the generations. I hope you enjoy it as much as we have.
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OUR FINISHED ART!
DECIDE WHAT TO PAINT 1 This is a fun way to make a
FOLD THE PAPER 2 Take a piece of paper. We cut ours
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THE BIG REVEAL 4 After a few moments, you can
symmetrical art project with the kids. First thing is to decide on something symmetrical you would like to paint, such as a butterfly, an apple, a tree, a deer with antlers, a bunny, etc.
water. Dip your brush in water and apply water in the half shape of your drawing. Draw right up to the fold. Be generous with the water so there is enough to transfer over to the other side, and then add in the color paint. Once you have that half of the drawing done, you will then fold your paper the opposite way, so the paint is on the inside. Press firmly.
down and made them into squares. Fold the paper in half and only paint one side.
unfold your paper and you will have a perfectly symmetrical art piece. It may take a couple of tries to get this to work just right, but the kids will have fun with the process. Have fun creating!
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The Weber School District Internship Program Students get the opportunity to learn and explore future careers, and even get jobs through this popular program. BY BREANNA HART
As the new school year begins, many students begin to wonder what they should do after high school. Going to college is in the plans for many, but what should they study? How should they start? Those are all common questions that everyone has had at some point in their life, but what if there was a program that could help high schoolers prepare for their future and help them achieve their dreams and aspirations? There is. It’s the internship program in Weber School District and it allows students to further explore certain types of careers in a way that a school environment can’t. This program makes it so students can earn academic credit while gaining workplace experience during school hours. Jeffery Meyer became the Work-Based Coordinator for the Weber School District 10 years ago and says that the very first semester they only had 35 interns. This last school semester they were up to 190 interns. Meyer stated that, “This program has grown into something beyond anything anyone could have imagined. It’s staggering, the sheer number of students getting these opportunities.” The success of this program is all because of the business partners it has gained over the years. The business partners have been willing to help these students by sharing the knowledge that they’ve learned in their industry. The program allows high school students to gain so much experience while they’re still in high school and it also helps them get jobs, scholarships, etc. “Almost daily I hear something special: a student accomplishment, they’ve gotten hired (which happens a lot), they get a scholarship, a promotion, but sometimes they find out this job just isn’t for them. What a valuable lesson for a high school senior to come away with!” said Meyer.
Take Zachary Thomas for example. Thomas interned with the Weber County Commission, Elections Department, and Surveyors Department in his senior year. During his two semesters interning he says he learned so many important and helpful skills that would assist him in furthering his career in politics. One of the things that he got to help with was to pass House Bill 281, which makes it possible for 17 year-olds to vote in the Primary Elections. Since his internship, Thomas has been elected Chairman of the Weber County Democratic Party. When asked how he liked his internship, Thomas replied, “My internship at the Weber Center was one of the best experiences of my life, and I highly recommend government internships.” Thomas wasn’t the only one who absolutely loved his internship. When Kamryn Stevenson finished her internship, she said that it made her more excited and confident for the opportunities that lay ahead of her and her future business. Stevenson started interning at Masterpieces Images in January of 2017 and in June of the same year, she was actually hired as an employee. Masterpiece is owned by Ryan Hadley and is a photography and video production studio that specializes in weddings, portraits, and commercial photography and video. When she first started at Masterpiece Images, Stevenson was editing and finishing pictures, but now she is training to become a photographer and has even started to take pictures herself. In addition to her photography internship, Stevenson also began working toward getting her cosmetology license at the Ogden-Weber Technical College. She says that Masterpiece is now creating a salon space in the studio to offer clientele additional services like haircuts, makeup, styling, or even complete makeovers, which she’ll be conducting. Stevenson says, “This all started with an internship and a passion for photography. I am so thankful for Ryan Hadley and Masterpiece
Almost daily I hear something special: a student accomplishment, they’ve gotten hired (which happens a lot), they get a scholarship, a promotion, but sometimes they find out this job just isn’t for them. What a valuable lesson for a high school senior to come away with! – Jeffrey Meyer, Work-Based Coordinator 16 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // September 2018
Images and their amazing internship program.” The goal is to have the salon up and running in early 2019, with these extra services to complement the photography business. Another success story is Emmalee Larson. She began interning for Fred Henderson, the NUAHEC (Northern Utah Area Health Education Center) Project Director and Adjunct Instructor at Weber State University, in January of 2018. When Meyer first told her about this internship, Larson says she could have never imagined how much it would change her view of the future. She now runs the NUAHEC Pre Health Sciences Scholars Program at Weber State and is only a senior in high school. This program allows her to help other high school interns gain networking and experience they won’t find anywhere else. Larson says, “The best thing about my internship is that I get
to help more students get amazing experiences that really prepare them for college and their future careers. I feel much more confident about going into the medical field because I have met so many people who have given me advice from their personal experience that I wouldn’t have gotten without this internship.” Being thrown into the world right after finishing school is like being thrown into the deep end of a swimming pool when you have no idea how to swim. Where do you start? How do you start? How do you pursue the career you want? It’s terrifying to think about, but the internship program seems to help ease those worries and helps students gain the confidence that they need to help jump-start this next chapter of life.
Student Success Stories Emmalee began interning for the Northern Utah area Health Education Center in January. She now runs the Scholars Program at Weber State and is only a senior. She loves helping students
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Kamryn interned for Masterpieces Images and was eventually hired as an employee. She is training to be a photographer as well as getting her cosmetolgy license. Masterpiece is now creating a space to offer clientele salon services. She is so thankful for Ryan Hadley and the experiences.
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BACK TO SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT
Weber High School
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A LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL Weber High School Community, August is a favorite time of year for me as it signals cooler weather is on the way and it means our eerily quiet building will soon be bustling with students! There are very few sights and sounds better than a noisy, bustling school. Students are filled with excitement as they catch up with their peers, and teachers are energized after being out of the building for two months. The start of a new school year is the beginning of many new experiences, the continuation of grand traditions, and the opportunity to bring about positive changes. There is no better time to be a Warrior! As I have spent the summer learning about Weber High, what makes it great, and where we can do things a little differently, I have appreciated the vice-principals and many people who have stepped up to help facilitate a plan of growth. This plan includes our entire Weber cone which is comprised of seven elementary schools and three junior highs. Together as a cone, we will be working towards our initiative of, “Continual Success Through Learning, Growth and Resiliency.” As a cone, we are committed to improving the educational process by addressing the needs of the whole child. Every student is important and with the combined efforts of educators, parents and community members, we will ensure our students are improving in all areas. As principals, we will be sharing with you this process and including you, as your role is just as vital as our educators.T hank you for your support as we work together to make this happen! As principal of Weber High, I have great pride in our school, our cone and our community. I love the feeling I get every day as I pull into the parking lot. I want our students to feel the same excitement, enthusiasm as I do and I want them to take ownership in Weber. As an administrative team, we want you to also take pride in Weber High. We want visitors coming to our school to see, feel and know they are in Weber territory when they get close to our campus. Weber High banners will be hung on poles on the main streets leading to our school. A big thank you goes out to our PTSA who is spearheading a fundraiser for these banners. I am excited for the opportunity to be the principal at Weber High and work with the best teammates in Utah which includes our faculty, staff, students, and community members. I appreciate the groundwork that has been laid by the Weber High principals before me. There are many great things happening academically with the introduction of the International Baccalaureate program, AP classes, concurrent enrollment, and CTE opportunities to name a few. There are many activities, clubs, programs, and athletics to be involved in. We will STAND and stay WEbeR STRONG! I look forward to meeting you, supporting our teams and clubs, watching our students perform in our fine arts programs as well as the upcoming Newsies musical, and the many other events that have filled my calendar. It is the BEST feeling to be a Warrior! Ms. Earnest, Principal 20 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // September 2018
Chris Earnest I am starting my 28th year in education, all of which have been in the Weber School District. I taught health and PE at South Ogden Jr. High as well as coached softball, volleyball and basketball for 19 years. I moved into administration where I spent four years as an assistant principal at Sand Ridge Jr. High and two years as an assistant principal at Bonneville High School. The past two years I was principal at Orion Jr. High and I am excited to be the principal at Weber High. I believe education is the best career as we get the opportunity each day to positively impact students and contribute to our society. My favorite quotes are, “Trust the Process” and “When contentment enters, progress ceases.” In my spare time I love to be outdoors camping, golfing, riding atv’s, spending time with family and reading.
MEET YOUR HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS Darlene Sangiorgio I love the start of school! I love the energy, the smiles, the structured schedule and a chance to get to know the students and staff. This is my second year at Weber High as an administrator. My educational experience includes teaching junior high, high school (right here at Weber High) and online courses for both the Utah State Office of Education and Weber Online along with being an Elementary Principal (12 years) and now a Secondary Principal (starting year three). Twenty five years in education has flown by and I have enjoyed every assignment along with the many wonderful students, staff and parents I have encountered along the way. In my spare time, I enjoy road biking, mountain biking, camping, reading, hiking, photography and spending time with my family (grandkids are the best). My quote to share comes from our principal - “We are strongest when we stand together.”
Quincey Pearce My name is Quincey Pearce. I am a North Ogden native and attended Weber High School! I graduated from Weber State University, where I was a student-athlete in women’s soccer. I began teaching Biology and Human Biology at Fremont High School. Since then, I have taught in both junior highs and high schools, and in two different countries. My most recent teaching position was as the Medical Forensics teacher at Weber High School! This year marks my 20th year in education. I spent my first year in administration as the Assistant Principal Intern at Wahlquist Junior High School just last year. This marks my second year in administration and I LOVE it! I love Weber High School, the students, the staff and the community! I have four children, the oldest having just graduated last year from Weber High. I am very excited to be able to work with Mr. Ballif, Mrs. Sangorgio and Ms. Earnest. See you at the games and probably the grocery store! “Clinging to what you already know is the path to an unlived life. So cultivate ‘beginner’s mind,’ walk straight into your not-knowing, and take the risk of failing and failing, again. That’s the path to a life lived large.” Parker J. Palmer
Bryce Ballif I am beginning my 27th year in education. I worked at Roy High for two years, Fremont High for 21 years, and this will be my fourth year at Weber High. I loved teaching A.P. Biology, and also loved coaching: Golf 18 years, Basketball 10 years, and Football two years. I was proud to be part of three state championship teams in golf while at Fremont. I am married to Pam, and have two kids Broc, third year teaching at Orion, and Abbie, SpEd. aide at West Weber. I am an avid fisherman, and spend most of my days on lakes and rivers in Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Utah. I’ve become obsessed with catching Lake trout, and chase them often. My favorite quote for education is, “Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor, and attended to with diligence." - Abigail Adams
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COMMUNITY
LOCAL YOUTHS SIEZE THE OPPORTUNITY JOHN W. REYNOLDS
When the American Spirit Project offered cash awards and recognition to local youth city councils in North Ogden and Pleasant View as well as to readers of Connection Magazines, the challenge was accepted. Awards would go to whomever presented the best case for deserving Honoree recognition and included a $200 cash award. Naomi Elmer was the winner from the North Ogden YCC, and Grant Knight was the winner from the Pleasant View YCC. The honoree Award for Connection Magazine readers went to Emma Flattery, a senior at Weber High School. In addition, the WHS Counseling Department selected Arlis Fields, a graduating senior. All four students were able to cite convincing examples of American Spirit in their school and community activities. The 2018 version of American Spirit Awards was preceded by six years of public essay contests; each year a different theme was used for contestants to write about. Themes such as American Spirit of Veterans, First Responders, Pioneers, Explorers, etc. were used. Each year cash awards and prizes were given to winners and runners-up amounting to about $1200 each year. The nexus of the American Spirit Project began in 2009 with a newspaper article about a young soldier from Cache Valley who lost his life in Iraq. The story included a photo of his young widow holding their six year old son receiving a neatly folded American flag from an Army General. The story was one that tugged at your heart (and still does); it caused some soul searching in me and finally, a plan of action. I felt that in
some way I needed to honor those who give their service, even their lives for this country. The idea of a patriotic essay contest evolved, which I took to the Kiwanis Club of North Ogden. The Freedom Essay Contest resulted and with the approval of the Weber School District, the club sponsored a contest for 4th through 12th grade in the Weber/Fremont cone of schools for two years, 2010 and 2011. Dozens of schools participated and hundreds of students wrote essays on the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Federalist Papers and the Liberty Bell. More than two dozen student winners were awarded $8,000 in cash, CDs and savings bonds. Because of the scope of this project and the demand on time, the Kiwanis Club decided not to continue the contest. I called friends who I knew to be patriotic and we put together a public contest beginning in 2012, the first year of the American Spirit Essay Contest. Supporting this project were Mrs. Kathy Smith and the late Bert Smith, Cattleman Cal Grant, Commissioner Kerry Gibson, Legislator Gage Froerer, Pastor Dave Duncan, Roger Blair and the North Ogden Kiwanis Club. This year’s results are encouraging and can best be summarized as Honoree Emma Flattery stated, “Continue your amazing work and kids will continue to show their spirit.” Well, we do plan to continue in 2019 by offering more youth city councils the opportunity to participate in Weber, Davis and Box Elder Counties. We’re also looking at opportunities for other youth organizations, such as Future Business Leaders of America and Scouts. To learn more about this project, contact me at 801-782-8077 or e-mail wbarn28@aol.com; we’re looking for a few good men and women to help expand and energize this patriotic endeavor.
The Winners
Grant Knight was the winner from the Pleasant View Youth City Council
Naomi Elmer was the winner from the North Ogden YCC
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BUSINESS
Two Brothers Homes & Loans BY RYAN SPELTS
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Lance and his family live in Mountain Green.
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Dustin and Lance Peterson combine their skills in business and their bond as brothers.
orn and raised in Eden, UT, Dustin and Lance Peterson lived a life that seemed to come directly from a Norman Rockwell painting. They spent their days running all over the Ogden Valley riding bikes, going to the general store, swimming at Pineview and working on cattle ranches. Back then it was mostly farms and Dustin would lead his younger brother Lance across those fields on their way home from Valley Elementary where they were proud Bulldogs.
Weber High and often worked at the same places. At one point, Lance and Dustin both worked for Fidelity in stock trading. Lance enjoyed the work but Dustin did not. Dustin decided to move on and remembers the day he quit. He was going in to give his two weeks notice and they escorted him to the door. He was so surprised by this. The worst part was that Lance still worked there and was still inside. Because the brothers had driven together, Dustin had to wait outside several hours for Lance to finish his work for the day. Lance stayed there for almost three years and then worked as a financial planner with Heritage Financial Group for five years. He then started as a loan officer in 2005.
Reminiscing about their childhood, Lance remembered making boats out of all sorts of things. They would lash random objects together so they could float out on the lake and fish. Today when they tell their mom about the patch-work rafts they built, it still makes her very nervous even though it was years ago. Much of their memories remind me of a Tom Sawyer book. These boys lived outside.
Dustin went to college and received an MBA from Pepperdine. He spent the beginning of his career in Aerospace sales in Southern California. In 2007 he decided to make a change and bring his
The brothers were inseparable, both attended
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family home to Utah. Lance and Dustin decided to join forces in a Real Estate and Mortgage business. If your memory serves you, you will remember the major economic downturn of 2007 and 2008. Many would say it was not the best time to start a real estate business. The brothers however, did well. They take naturally to working hard and striving for goals. Jet Realty and Jet Mortgage were their original companies. After the economic downturn, the entire industry changed and new rules were implemented on both Real Estate Agents and Loan Officers. With those changes, the Petersons chose to separate their efforts with Dustin running the
Dustin and his family live in Pleasant View. Photo by Stacie Shupe.
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Dustin and Lance started in business as brothers, and many of their first clients were family and they have continued to treat
If you follow their business on Facebook you'll find some funny memes and photos. Two Brothers Homes and Loan
everyone like family. Dustin also says the key to their success is their ability to have fun and enjoy the process of helping people get a loan or find a home. Real Estate business and Lance running the mortgage company, changing the name to Talon Loans. Within a few years the brothers would decide to purchase the local ERA Brokerage located on Harrison Blvd, naming it ERA Skyline Real Estate. This brokerage is one of the oldest Real Estate Brokerages in the state of Utah. Both businesses now operate out of their building on Harrison. Regulations changed for the entire industry but not much changed for the Peterson brothers. They never charged too much or took advantage of people, so they didn’t have to change their business practices. Dustin says, “We didn’t need government regulation to do the right thing.” Dustin and Lance started in business as brothers, and many of their first clients were family and they have continued to treat everyone like family. Dustin also says the key to their success is their ability to have fun and enjoy the process of helping people get a loan or find a home. This philosophy shows in their business success, they have an extremely high level of repeat business in both mortgages and real estate. I think their sense of humor also shows in the ads they run in this magazine and on their Facebook and Instagram pages at Two Brothers Homes & Loans. I have included a couple of their posts with this article and recommend you check them out. Dustin has six children and lives in Pleasant View. Lance has four children and lives in Mountain Green. They spend their free time mountain biking and road biking, fishing and snow skiing. They have competed with teams in several long distance bike races. One of their favorites is the Salt to Saint race from Salt Lake City to Saint George. They rode on a team organized by their cousin Clay Christensen. Both brothers remembered traveling down Highway 89 in the middle of the night. It was very dark and cold. They said you learn a lot about yourself when you ride in pitch black darkness all alone. It was a great accomplishment for both brothers to compete in these races. The best part about the brothers is they are so down to earth. They are easy to talk to and easy to like, and an excellent resource for conducting a Real Estate or Loan transaction.
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BUSINESS
POWER OF ATTORNEY
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power of attorney is an important document in your estate plan. You want to make sure it is done correctly to prevent unintended negative consequences. A comprehensive estate plan includes a revocable living trust, a pour-over will, a power of attorney, and various healthcare documents. A power of attorney gives another person the ability to act on your behalf for specified legal and financial matters. Depending on how it is written, a person may be given immediate power to act on your behalf or reserved power to act on your behalf that must be triggered by either your incapacity or death. A power of attorney requiring a triggering event is called a springing power of attorney. Many powers of attorney give immediate power. Even though this may be a more convenient option, it can cause multiple problems. I had a client relate the following story to me as we were discussing how she and her husband wanted to draft their powers of attorney. Her father had served in Afghanistan with a man I will call Randy. The military provides their soldiers with a basic will and power of attorney. When Randy had finished his military assignment, he returned home, excited to be reunited with his family. Randy’s wife and
children met him at the airport; however, the highly anticipated reunion was soured by unfortunate events. During Randy’s deployment, his wife had sold all of his guns, many personal belongings, his car, and their house. She served him with divorce papers right at the airport! Randy’s wife had been given immediate powers when he signed his power of attorney. Many of Randy’s wife’s actions could have been avoided had he used a springing power of attorney. Other more common issues associated with an immediate power of attorney occur when a spouse passes away and the alternate agent is now able to act for the surviving spouse. The alternate agent could take out a HELOC on the surviving spouse’s home or encumber it in some other way. The alternate agent also has access to the surviving spouse’s bank accounts. The alternate agent can act for the surviving spouse in any way allowed by the power of attorney. It is always safer to have a springing power of attorney.
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HOME
HOME REPAIRS THAT CAN'T WAIT POSTED BY ADDIE B. AT ACUITY
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any homeowners experience the reality of a growing to-do list without the time or resources to get everything done. As issues pop up, we are faced with deciding whether to act right away or add the project to a list of things to fix later. Our decision on what can wait and what must be fixed right away depends largely on whether the issue is a safety concern and if leaving it unfixed will cause additional damage. Some things that can wait: • Painting
• Drywall patching • Landscape trimming (unless the trees or
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• Electrical problems. Flickering lighting or
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• Mold removal. Mold is both a safety concern and an indicator of other potential problems. If there is mold, there is moisture—so make sure you address the cause of the mold as well.
• Caulking. As caulk ages, it can shrink and
crack. If you have old caulk around sinks, tubs, and windows that is no longer keeping water and moisture out, you should take time to reseal those areas.
Another thing to keep in mind is the amount of time a task will take. While this doesn’t change the status of the must-fix items, it will help you prioritize everything else. If it will only take five minutes to make a minor repair, it is likely worth fixing instead of adding to a list. What are some projects on your list that you have been putting off?
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HOME
USES FOR A HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT
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ebt is the wealth killer. There’s one very notable exception, though, and you’re living in it.
If you’ve already paid for your house or own a large equity in your home, there are still ways you can reap the benefits of this “good debt.” You can use a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, to pay for a variety of expenses. Let’s take a look at a few ways our Wasatch Peaks members are using their HELOC to improve their lives and financial well-being. Financing home improvement. This is the most common reason given for using a HELOC. Using the equity that’s in your home to finance these improvements is the cheapest way to increase the value of your holding.
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Debt consolidation. If you have a lot of “bad” debt, like credit cards, car payments or other high-interest loans, you can save money each month by paying off that debt with a HELOC. Your HELOC will have a lower rate of interest and you’ll only have to make one payment each month. Plus, you may be able to take advantage of preferential tax treatment for the interest. (Consult your tax adviser for details.) Education. The cost of education seems to be continually rising. Funding your education with a HELOC instead of a student loan could help you save money. Rather than facing the high interest rates of student loans, a HELOC provides a lower interest rate.
Purchasing a car. Unlike your home, your car is certainly going to depreciate in value. This depreciation means the interest rates on auto loans will be higher than those on your HELOC. This will also allow you to work around financing fees from the dealer. Major purchases. A home loan is one of the few monthly bills that actually builds wealth instead of zapping it. If you need to make a major purchase, the biggest source of capital you’re likely to have is your house. If you want to start a business, purchase a boat or an RV, or buy rental property, a HELOC is one of the best ways to finance it. Covering emergency expenses. Most financial experts recommend keeping an emergency fund that could cover you for between six months and a year if you lost your job. If you don’t have the cash on hand, though, you can open a HELOC to cover medical expenses, car repairs and other unexpected costs. You should still work to build savings that can prevent borrowing in the event of a catastrophe. Don’t wait until you’ve got a giant bill for remodeling or an expense you can’t cover. Call our Pleasant View Branch at 801-476-6304 and speak with a representative about how a HELOC loan can help you!
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FOOD
SEPTEMBER RECIPES
Start with stir fry and end with cake! BY MELISSA SPELTS
SAUSAGE STIR FRY With school back in full swing, I’m always looking for new ways to have healthy dinners for my family without spending hours in the kitchen. This is a great one. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes or brown rice and sauce.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees 3 to 4 precooked sausages, cut into coin sized slices or slightly bigger. (There are many options to choose from, we typically do spicy Italian) 6 to 10 cups of fresh or frozen vegetables - Our favorite veggies are broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, and peas in the pod. Salt and pepper to taste Put sausages and veggies on greased cookie sheet. Add salt and pepper and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir veggies and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes. We like ours al dente (cooked but slightly firm to the bite). For a sauce, you can either make a simple sauce or buy one in the bottle. A quick teriyaki sauce or a garlic parmesan sauce are both delicious. ADD
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DARN GOOD CHOCOLATE CAKE September is a BIG birthday month in our family, not only in our home but for our extended family as well. I love birthdays because . . . CAKE! I made this cake for my mom in January, and when Grey and I ate a piece, our eyes rolled back in our head. It is so darn good, hence the name. If you like chocolate cake you will love this recipe. It came from a cook book my Grandma Moutray gave me called The Cake Mix Doctor by Anne Byrn. It’s a good one to have on the shelf.
1 pkg (18.25 ounces) plain devil’s food cake mix 1 pkg (3.9 ounces) chocolate instant pudding mix 4 large eggs 1 c. sour cream ½ c. olive oil (or your favorite oil will work too) 1 ½ c. semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350. Spray pan(s). I used two 9 inch circle pans. Combine the cake and pudding mixes with the eggs, sour cream, water, and oil. Mix for a full four minutes, scraping the sides of your mixer to make sure everything gets mixed. Fold in chocolate chips and divide the batter into the two pans. Use a spatula to smooth out the batter. Place the pans in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until cakes are cooked all the way through. Use a toothpick or fork and poke the middle of your cakes. If they come out clean your cakes are done. Place on cooling racks for 20 minutes. Once cool, place one of the cakes down on a plate and put chocolate icing on the top, be generous, as this will be the icing separating the two cakes. You can make your own, but I actually just love the whipped icing from the grocery store. Place the second cake on top and then ice the rest of the cake. Sprinkles are optional. For best results, eat with a tall glass of milk or a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Homemade Teriyaki (easy to make) Recipe by tasteandtellblog.com
1 cup water 5 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1-2 tablespoons honey 1 large clove of garlic, finely minced 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water Combine the 1 cup water, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger in a medium saucepan and set over medium heat. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch
with the 1/4 cup water and whisk until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan. Heat the sauce until it thickens to your desired thickness. If the sauce becomes too thick, add more water to thin it out. Garlic Parmesan Sauce is very simple too: 1/2 cup of butter 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1 teaspoon of Garlic powder 1/2 cup of Parmesan Cheese (Shredded or powdered) Pepper to taste Cook in a sauce pan, melting butter first and then adding the rest of the ingredients. Cook for about 5 minutes. CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // September 2018 33
OUTDOORS
CLIMBING THE GRAND TETON
The Local Mother of All Hikes BY ANN PARK
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have wanted to climb the Grand Teton for many years. It took lots of experience and prep for me to be ready. This spring and summer, I have been hiking nearly everything local in order to be ready for my trip, focusing on steep climbs. I used a training plan, much like I would to prepare for an endurance race. I put a lot into this, and I wanted to be ready. The Tetons are one of the most spectacular places on the planet, and I feel it’s a privilege to be able to walk in them. So, if you are inspired, and you want to climb the Grand and you are asking yourself if you can do it, this is how you should start. Go to Grand Teton National Park and hike around. Get out of the parking lot and away from the lake shore and really see the park. See Hurricane Pass, the Death Canyon Shelf, Paintbrush Divide, and Alaska Basin. Do the Garnet Canyon trail and go through the Boulder Fields up into the meadows. The next step would be climbing to the saddle between the Middle Teton and the South. From there you can look down into Icefloe Lake. If you get to that point, you can climb the Middle, via the Southwest Couloir. Summiting the Middle can be done without ropes or harnesses, but there are some steep snowy areas that are much safer with crampons and an ice axe. If you have climbed the Middle and you are still happy and comfortable, that is the time to ask yourself if you want to climb the Grand. I am an experienced hiker, and I didn’t do this one on my own. I got some help from Jackson Hole Mountain Guides. They did a great job, and I loved working with them. There are a few specific reasons I needed them. While I hike all the time, I am no pro at vertical rock climbing, and I don’t have the gear. The Grand is way more complex than it looks from a distance. There are at least 50 routes you could take, and you have to ask yourself if you know which one you’re going to be able to climb. There were hills and valleys, rocks and pillars, and all of them had names! It was a complex mountain on which to find your way. Our first day, we started at the Lupine Meadows trailhead and climbed into Garnet Canyon. It’s a pretty good climb, but spectacular, and I recommend it to anyone, even if you are not able to climb one of the peaks. We stayed for three nights at Corbett High Camp, which is nestled into a cozy boulder field. The guides said that this camp has been there for 50 years. There is very little in the way of vegetation up that high. The views are stunning, and I enjoyed staying there. We spent our second day learning to rock climb. It was really helpful for me, and I learned so much. The instruction and practice increased my confidence on the actual peak ascent. If we were looking at a hard place, I thought, “You can do it! It’s just like what we practiced.”
The third day was our summit day. We got up at 2:00 a.m. and were on the trail by 3:00 a.m. I spent the day with guides Joel Enrico and Hannah Trim. They did an excellent job taking care of us. Joel knew every single rock on that mountain and he led us safely to the top. We worked hard to follow all his instructions. If he said “Go up that way,” we went. There were some places that were really scary, but our guides kept us safe. Everyone has heard the advice, “Don’t look down!” After doing this climb, I need to add to it. Don’t look up or down. If you look up, then you think, “I can’t climb that,” and if you look down you think, “AHHHHHHHHHH!” We took the Pownell-Gilkey route. It took us about 5 hours and 15 minutes to reach the summit, and it took just as long to get down. We were keeping a close eye on the weather every minute. Lightning, rain and hail are dangerous on the high peaks, and the terrain doesn’t allow you to make a very quick get-away. You still need to come down carefully and methodically, even if you’re in a hurry. There is a long rappel on the way down, at least 100 feet. It was awesome. We got back to camp about 1:00 p.m., and by 3:30 p.m. a storm had moved in. We were fine, but our weather window was pretty small and I’m glad we made it back safely. Our fourth day, we bid a fond farewell to our Boulder Field camp and hiked back down to the trailhead. It took about four hours and it was beautiful. I felt very satisfied, and very excited that I was able to achieve my goal. The Grand is a spectacular tower of rock. It’s hard to comprehend how big it is, and how vertical it is. It was a challenging climb, but I loved it, and I can’t wait to climb it again! CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // September 2018 35
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