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ummertime is quickly coming to an end, and I hope that you’ve been able to get out and enjoy some of the unique qualities and features that make Ogden such a great place to live and visit. In stressful and uncertain times, taking time to refresh and recharge both mentally and physically is increasingly important and beneficial for our well-being. I want to express my sincere hope that you are utilizing access to some of the features, assets, and programming the Ogden area offers to contribute to your overall wellness and happiness. While growing up in the area and going to Weber State University, I gained a passion for our incredible trail network and the recreation opportunities that go along with it. Ogden has over 75 miles of urban, foothill, and high-mountain trail systems for us all to enjoy. Get out and experience the Ogden River Parkway or hike to check out the waterfall. This year has brought me a renewed appreciation for this and other incredible assets that benefit our wonderful quality of life here in Ogden. Art is another great way to give your mind a break while enjoying your community. This summer, Ogden introduced the “Ogden Shares Art” program, bringing more than 60 life-sized painted horses to parks and public spaces all around the city. We wanted to be sure that all communities had the chance to enjoy these wonderful art pieces in their own neighborhoods. Speaking of parks, did you know that Ogden has over 40 parks total in the city? There are also dozens of murals to enjoy, as well as numerous self-guided walking tours. Our city team has made maps of all of these, which are available for you to access on the Ogden City website. The horse map is available at horsemap.ogdencity.com. I’m so proud of the people of this community for showing compassion for each other and genuinely caring about the well-being of neighbors, friends, and loved ones. These are trying times, and your generous character and acts of kindness will help get us all through this together. If you or someone you know is in need of help or resources, I hope you’ll take the chance to share an experience with them or inform them of some of the other resources that are in place to support mental, physical, and even financial needs. We’re all in this together, and together we’ll come out stronger in the end. Sincerely,

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Mike Caldwell, Ogden City Mayor Please share this resource list with anyone you know that may benefit from it: Emotional Support Hotline: Intermountain Healthcare: 833-442-2211, https://intermountainhealthcare.org/covid19-coronavirus/ Coronavirus Updates: Weber-Morgan Health Dept: 801-399-7777, www.webermorganhealth.org/coronavirus/ Business - Ogden CARES Grant/ other business-related resources: 801-629-8613, www.ogdenbusiness.com State Resources (for individuals, families, businesses and much more): 800-456-7707, www.coronavirus.utah.gov August-October 2020 | ogdenconnection.com 3

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"Oregon Coast! Crabbing, deep sea fishing, the ocean meets the forest. Beautiful!"

COMMUNITY Events Message from School Superintendent Hey Mom, Learn How to Code Photo Contest 16 A LOOK BACK Ogden Reds Baseball Team

Ryan Spelts Publisher/Owner Melissa Spelts Owner

BUSINESS Sam T. Evans

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ARTS & CULTURE Nine Rails Creative District Arts

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Kim Crook Media Manager

42 Farm Fresh Recipes

Special Advertisement Pages Pinnacle Accountancy Group Stevens-Henagar College Wasatch Peaks DL Evans Bank

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Hailey Minton Editor & Writer Ann Park Sales & Writer Amon Pierson Writer

Melinda Hortin Sales & Social Media

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Is your Ogden business impacted by COVID-19? APPLY NOW!

Apply at OgdenCARES. com or get more information.

Ogden CARES Grants Now Available BY CAMERON GIFFORD

Ogden City recently launched the Ogden CARES Business Grant Program to support businesses impacted by COVID-19 (coronavirus). Grants can be used for two purposes: 1. Help Ogden businesses with unmet financial needs resulting from COVID-19. Funds are meant to help cover the shortfall between previously incurred, necessary business expenses, and existing funding (e.g., business revenue, federal/state assistance) from March 1st until the present. 2.

Help retail and foodservice businesses located in Ogden’s Central Business District make physical modifications to accommodate physical distancing requirements.

Businesses must be located within Ogden City to qualify. Businesses having received other federal, state, and/or local COVID-19 assistance may apply for an Ogden CARES grant, provided they demonstrate the business still has an unmet financial need. Businesses are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for the best chance to receive funding. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. Find all program information and applications at OgdenCARES.com. Email us at ogdencares@ogdencity.com with any questions.

Economic Recovery Plan Business Development also launched a target industry assessment and economic recovery planning process to gather input from Ogden-based businesses and develop a plan to support economic recovery for 100 days beginning June 1, 2020. Three primary themes emerged from business feedback through interviews, roundtable discussions, and an online survey: •

Employee health/safety is key to stabilization and recovery

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Companies across all industries are experiencing a reduction in revenue and/or cash flow

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Government-to-business and business-to-business communication is critical

Our internal response will be guided by these themes as we seek to support economic recovery. This includes distributing local and statewide guidance, partnering with government, education, and industry for revenue-enhancement opportunities, promotion/ support of industry-led initiatives, and continued communication to ensure we are doing everything we can to meet Ogden business’ needs. We encourage businesses to visit our COVID-19 Economic Recovery Hub for updates and resources: bit.ly/OgdenBizRecovery.

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Ogden City Fall Recreation Announcements BY SABRINA LEE

Ogden City Recreation is anticipating running two youth programs this Fall!

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FLAG FOOTBALL (K – 9TH GRADE) What is Recreation Co-Ed Flag Football? Flag football is a non-physical approach to the game of football. Instead of tackling an opponent, players pull the flag attached to the ball carrier to stop play. This league requires no previous experience and provides a way for kids to have fun, make new friends, and learn the game of flag football. Guidelines and rules will be in place at practices and games to ensure the safety and wellbeing for all participants, coaches, and staff members. REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1ST Cost: Residents $25, Non-Resident $32.50, includes 2 games per week for 4 weeks plus a Jersey! Divisions are broken into Kindergarten, 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th, and 7th-9th. Games will begin the middle of September and will be played either Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu at various Ogden City parks or surrounding cities.

WASATCH FRONT FOOTBALL LEAGUE (WFFL)

YOUTH COMPETITIVE TEAM LEAGUE. (3RD/4TH AND 5TH/6TH GRADES) This League will include a 7-game season (post season TBD). Teams will typically play one game per week (2 per week may be required due to byes and the tournament). Game nights will vary by week. Games will be played in various locations within WFFL boundaries (Farmington to Logan). Season is projected to start the week of August 24th (subject to change). TEAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 10TH Cost: $550 per team Registration and more information can be found at ogdenrecreation.com or by calling us at 801.629.8253 All Ogden City Recreation activities have been cleared and approved to run with guidelines and restrictions from the Weber-Morgan Health Department and Ogden City Corp.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO PLAY!

THE FUN STARTS AUGUST 24TH! Register now!

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All activities are approved with the Weber-Morgan Health Dept.

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ALL ARTICLES BY VIVIANA FELIX

Estamos aquí para servirte La ciudad de Ogden reconoce que tiene una gran población de hispano hablantes, por eso certificamos a nuestros propios empleados para ser intérpretes. Este servicio se ofrece a todo residente de nuestra ciudad que necesita ayuda con algún trámite dentro de nuestros departamentos. No hay ningún costo por este servicio, estamos aquí para ayudarle en su lenguaje. Usted puede solicitar un intérprete con el departamento que desea hacer su trámite o con anticipación llamando al 801-629-8109.

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ninguna agencia federal, estatal o local, y permanece confidencial. Puedes completar el censo en tu idioma ya sea por teléfono o internet. Un censo completo significa más dinero en nuestra comunidad para educación, carreteras, centros médicos, y trabajos. ¡Toma control sobre tu futuro y el de tu familia, completa tu censo hoy! Visita 2020census.gov/es o llama al 1-844-468-2020

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NOTICIA S DE LA CIUD AD EN ESPA ÑOL! PG. 8-9

Programa de Ogden CARES para negocios

Protege a tu familia, usa una cubierta para la cara

Ogden City se complace en lanzar el programa Ogden CARES subvención de negocio. Este nuevo programa proporcionará apoyo a las empresas afectadas por COVID-19 (coronavirus). El programa está financiado por el fondo federal de alivio de coronavirus, establecido por la ley CARES.

Usar una cubierta de tela para la cara CORRECTAMENTE puede ayudar a prevenir la propagación del COVID-19 a los demás. Recuerda que los niños menores de 2 años no deben usar una cubierta para la cara.

Para calificar a Ogden CARES, las empresas deben estar ubicadas dentro de la ciudad de Ogden y tener una licencia comercial actual de la ciudad de Ogden. El negocio también debe demostrar una necesidad financiera debido a COVID-19. Las empresas que hayan recibido otra asistencia de COVID-19 ya sea federal, estatal y/o local pueden solicitar una subvención de Ogden CARES, siempre y cuando demuestren que la empresa aún tiene una necesidad financiera. Los interesados al programa Ogden CARES de subvención de negocio pueden aplicar a uno de dos programas diferentes, que se resumen a continuación. La cantidad máxima de las subvenciones se basa tanto en el programa como en el tipo de negocio. Tenga en cuenta que el financiamiento de la Ogden CARES subvención de negocio solo está disponible para gastos que no están cubiertos por otras fuentes de financiamiento, como ingresos comerciales u otra asistencia financiera federal, estatal o local.

Tu cubierta de tela para la cara debe:  Cubrir arriba de la nariz, debajo de la barbilla y tapar completamente la boca y la nariz.  Ajustarse bien a los lados de la cara.  Hacerse con múltiples capas de tela a través de las cuales aún se pueda respirar.  Poder lavarse y secarse en máquina sin que se dañe el material ni cambie su forma. No compres mascarillas quirúrgicas para cubrirte la cara. Esas mascarillas son para los trabajadores de salud y el personal de respuesta a emergencias. Trata de crear la cubierta usando bandanas o pañoletas, máscaras de esquí, servilletas de tela o paños de cocina. Puedes usar muchos materiales que ya tienes en casa para crear una cubierta de tela. Visita cdc.gov/coronavirus-es para aprender hacer tu propia cubierta para la cara en casa.

Programa A: esta subvención está disponible para ayudar a las empresas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro con necesidades financieras no cubiertas debido a los impactos de COVID-19. Los fondos de la subvención ayudarán a cubrir el déficit entre los gastos comerciales necesarios y las fuentes de financiación existentes (por ejemplo, ingresos comerciales, asistencia federal o estatal). Programa B: esta subvención está disponible para ayudar a las empresas minoristas, de alojamiento y de servicios de alimentos ubicadas en el Distrito Comercial Central de Ogden a realizar modificaciones físicas que sean necesarias para cumplir con los requisitos de distanciamiento físico. Consulte el mapa en nuestra página de internet para determinar si su negocio está en el Distrito Central de Negocios.

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 Visite ogdencares. com para ver los mapas y leer más sobre las calificaciones para los programas Ogden CARES subvención de negocio.

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A Message from the City Council BY BRANDON GARSIDE

Despite the many challenges presented by the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Ogden City Council adapted to these uncertain times to ensure their responsibilities are fulfilled and an open forum for Ogden residents is still available. When the pandemic initially crept its way into our community, it “We want to be triggered a chain of events that able to listen to the has led to where we are today. A thoughts, ideas, state of emergency was declared and concerns from on both national and local levels, the residents we and it was recommended that social gatherings be limited. This had represent and do strong implications on how bodies so in a manner that like the Ogden City Council would doesn’t compromise continue to conduct business. Under public safety." the Open and Public Meetings Act, - City Council Chair it is required to provide the public Angela Choberka with a physical location where they can both observe public meetings as well as provide input when appropriate. Because this would not be conducive to public safety amid the pandemic, Utah Governor Gary Herbert issued an executive order to suspend the enforcement of these “anchor locations” and allowed public meetings to be held electronically. The Ogden City Council then adopted a resolution to conduct all meetings in this way in accordance with the executive order. Since March 24, the City Council has conducted all its business and meetings, including the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, using the video conferencing app, Zoom. In late June, the state legislature adopted a bill that allows municipalities to continue to hold electronic meetings without an anchor location as, long as the Chair determines an anchor location would present a substantial risk to the health and safety of those who may be present. On July 2, Chair Angela Choberka signed this determination for the month of July, and will consider the determination at the beginning of each month moving forward. “We want to be able to listen to the thoughts, ideas, and concerns from the residents we represent and do so in a manner that doesn’t compromise public safety,” City Council Chair Angela Choberka said. “What we have in place, which admittedly is not ideal compared to in-person meetings, strikes that balance between accessibility and safety. Every Council Member wants to get back inside the Council

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Chambers as soon as possible, but we won’t do so until it’s safe for everyone.” The consideration of public input in the decision-making process has always been a top priority for the council, and the new electronic meeting format presented obstacles in doing so. Electronic meetings open to the public can be easy targets for those who wish to inappropriately interrupt the proceedings. There were several occurrences of this abuse in electronic meetings within the state, including one instance with Ogden City. As an alternative, the council introduced new methods by which the public could participate in meetings through a Public Comment Submission Form found online (ogdencity.com/ publicinput) as well as a hotline (801-629-8158) where residents can address the council on any topic. Correspondence from these channels were addressed in meetings and were part of the public record. With security measures now in place, the public can once again provide input directly to the council during meetings. The online form and hotline are still available, but are no longer entered into the record of the meeting. Residents can participate in public hearings and public comments using Zoom on their smartphone or computer, or by telephone. The login information, including dial-in numbers and meeting IDs, is published on the Thursday before the Tuesday of a scheduled meeting and can be found at ogdencity.com/councilagendas.

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Key Community Contacts MAYOR AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Mike Caldwell – Ogden City Mayor: 801-629-8111

Mark Johnson – Chief Administrative Officer: 801-629-8111

CITY COUNCIL

Ben Nadolski: 801-643-4593 Angela Choberka: 801-388-0031 Bart Blair: 801-388-1517 Richard Hyer: 801-782-2865 Luis Lopez: 801-686-5685 Doug Stephens: 801-393-9796 Marcia White: 801-829-1350

GENERAL & CITY SERVICES General Information: 801-629-8000 Arts & Events: 801-629-8718 Business Development: 801-629-8910 Business Licensing: 801-629-8687 Fire Department: 801-629-8069

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Sparkles and ALL THAT JAZZ BY LORIE BUCKLEY

Every fall, on a beautiful crisp evening in November, jazz musicians play soft tunes that tickle the ears. Colorful soft lighting, sparkling sequins, and downy feathers will delight the eyes. The historic Browning Theater inside Union Station is the backdrop for these wonderful sensory treats. If you have experienced this, you must know about the annual Mayor Awards in the Arts.

people, or an amazing arts organization, please visit ogdencity. com/mayorsawards to complete the short and easy nomination form. Share some magic with an artist. A nomination can mean the world to these creative people. Please consider taking the time to make a big difference in someone’s life, as the work that they do makes a big difference in all of our lives.

For many years, Ogden City has been celebrating individual artists and arts-based organizations that have made a difference for the Ogden community. These special people and organizations are recognized at a semi-formal event where Mayor Caldwell presents the recipients with a handcrafted award made by a local artisan. This beautiful evening, with delicious hors d’oeuvres, is Ogden’s way of thanking the people and organizations that make life special. Musicians, Poets, Visual Artist, Arts Educators, and more are recognized for their dedication. Right now, and year-round, you can nominate a deserving artist or arts organization that has been making a difference for those they serve. The nomination deadline for this year’s celebration is August 28. If you know one of these special

For more information please visit ogdencity.com/mayorsawards

Hopefully, next summer will be different, but in the interim, Ogden City Arts, Culture, and Events have been working hard to pivot their programming to bring safe, sociallydistanced programming to the Ogden community using #OgdenSharesArt. The #OgdenSharesArt initiative was created in March 2020 as a tool to allow the community to participate in the virtual First Friday Art Strolls. By using the #OgdenSharesArt hashtag on Instagram and Facebook, community members were able to post images and videos of their creative practices during the virtual art stroll.

Are you missing something? BY LORIE BUCKLEY

Last week my life consisted of work, work, some more work, along with a sprinkling of yard work. What is happening to me? Where is all the fun? I feel like I’ve been sentenced to a term of hard labor for forgetting to wear my mask one time or another. I don’t know about you, but I am sorely missing all the fun things we had the opportunity to do before COVID-19. I have always believed this, but now more than ever, I know that art makes life exciting. Summer Twilight concerts, art festivals, full-size Farmer’s Markets, and more are missing from our lives.

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This new movement has now blossomed into the public art realm. The #OgdenSharesArt initiative is working to provide access to art while practicing social distancing. Art Discovery Maps will be available for the community to use while seeking out Pioneer Day Painted Horses, Ogden Public Art pieces, art murals, and more. What a fun activity for friends and families. Hunting for art while enjoying the outdoors, local take-out, Ogden’s beautiful parks, and trails. Be on the lookout for the #OgdenSharesArt signs that will be placed throughout the city. Maybe, for good behavior, my warden will let me out for some art therapy. P.S. Please send cake.

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August-October Events & Updates SCHOOL EVENTS Aug 26: First Day of School. Visit wsd.net for the most up-to-date information for the COVID-19 response in regards to returning to school. http://wsd.net/covid-19/ news/return-to-school-letter/itemlist/category/179-covid-19

LIBRARY EVENTS The Ogden Main Branch Library is open and ready to serve the public. To support social distancing efforts, Weber County Library programs have moved online. New content is available weekly at weberpl.org as well as the Library’s social media channels. Like them at facebook. com/weberpl or follow us @webercountylibrary on Instagram. Online Programs for Children & Teens Silly Story Time New Videos Mondays | Ages 12 & Under Storytime for Littles New Videos Tuesdays | Ages 10-5 STEAM Stream New Videos Wednesdays | Ages 12 & Under Teen Book Talks New Videos Fridays | Ages 12-18

FUN THINGS TO DO Stay connected with the Ogden Nature Center virtually. On their Facebook page, they post their Wild Wednesdays discussions. All summer camps listed on the calendar online are happening. Wednesdays: Country Dancing @ The Union Station 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Lessons 9 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Open Dance Floor. Cost $4 before 9 p.m. or $5 after Fridays: Friday’s Live! By Farmers Market

Ogden Virtual Concerts on their Facebook page @ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Join us for live music by your favorite local musicians.

Aug 28-29: Art In Bloom @ The Eccles Art Center Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - noon.

Saturdays: Aug 1 - Sep 12: Summer Art Fair @ The Eccle’s Art Center 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. This will be an outdoor market-style weekend art fair where patrons can view and buy work by local artists! | Sep 26 - Oct 17: Fall Market @ Ogden Amphitheater 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Aug 29: Weber State Womens Soccer versus Utah State @ WSU 7 p.m.

AUGUST Aug 1: Steven Cubed @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m.

SEPTEMBER Sep 4: Historic 25th Street Car & Motorcycle Show @ Wall Ave. to Washington Blvd. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Online registration will close Friday Aug 28. Sep 5: Ballet West II: Snow White @ Austad Auditorium 2 p.m.

Aug 4: Quarteto Nuevo @ The Monarch 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Sep 12: Holi Festival of Colors @ West Stadium Park 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Aug 7: First Friday Art Stroll

Sep 15 - 20: Alice in Quiltland - QuiltFest 2020 @ Davis Conference Center all day

Aug 3 - 8: Antelope Island Spiderfest VIRTUAL visit https://stateparks.utah.gov/ parks/antelope-island/2020-spider-festival-virtual-version/ for more details Aug 5-8: Weber County Fair. Visit webercountyfair.org for more information. Aug 12: Ogden River Clean-up with the Weber State Outdoor Program @ 6 p.m. Email OutdoorProgram@weber.edu to register Aug 14: Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway. @ Alpine Church, Riverdale 5050 S. 1275 W. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. The student and a guardian need to both be present to receive the supplies. If you'd like to donate items, please contact alpinecares@ alpinechurch.org Aug 20: Alice in Wonderland @ Perry’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Aug 22: TedX Ogden @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Aug 26th: Free Financial Education Webinar on Kids and Money 3pm http:// facebook.com/brookswealth1/live

Sep 16: WSU Women’s Soccer @ Weber State vs UVU 6 p.m. Sept 19: Harvest Moon Celebration family friendly activities & live music. @ Ogden downtown 25th Street 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Up for Down Syndrome Century Ride @ Pioneer Park in Kaysville, UT 7 a.m. Choose to ride 100, 75, 50, 25 miles. Rider entry fee: $75. For more info: https://www.udsf. org/events-news/up-for-down-syndromecentury-ride.html Sep 26: Ogden Marathon - rescheduled @ Ogden City Amphitheater @ 7 a.m. OCTOBER Oct 2: First Friday Art Stroll Oct 9: Weber State Cross Country Meet @ USU Oct 10: Antelope Island Marathon | Weber State Football vs. Dixie State @ WSU | Peculiar Pours Beer Festival @ Ogden Union Station Oct 24: Witchstock Festival @ Ogden City Amphitheater 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

NATIONAL PARKS UPDATE: Arches National Park roads, trails, park store, and restrooms are open. The visitor center, campground, and Fiery Furnace remain closed. Canyonlands National Park roads, trails, park stores, and restrooms are open. Campgrounds will open July 1, 2020. Visitor centers remain closed. Entrance fees are being collected. Capitol Reef National Park is fully open with implementation of our final phased resumption in operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The visitor center and Gifford House are open with social distancing measures in place. In Zion National Park, Kolob Canyons Area, Scenic Drive, and Visitor Center are temporarily closed to all traffic. Park shuttles have resumed modified operations-tickets required. Book tickets in advance on Recreation.gov. Private vehicles are not allowed on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive when shuttles are in operation. Bryce Canyon is increasing recreational access and services. Visit nps.gov for more details. August-October 2020 | ogdenconnection.com 13

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A Message from the School Superintendent Dear Ogden Community, The Ogden School District remains as committed as ever to our mission of maximizing educational opportunities for all students in a safe, nurturing environment. There may have never been a greater obligation of this district to deliver on that commitment than there is now. While COVID-19 has created an atmosphere of uncertainty and trepidation, the Ogden School District stands firm in our vision of empowering excellence through education. As such, we have been coalescing around the concept of Keeping Ogden Healthy (#KeepingOgdenHealthy). We appreciate the involvement of students, parents, staff, teachers, and administrators in developing what has become a very detailed plan to mitigate against the spread of this contagion and to intentionally invest in the wellbeing of our students and employees. It is the intention of the Ogden School District to open our schools, deliver high-quality instruction, provide extracurricular activities, and even hold graduations. To be clear, though, any time people gather under our current societal conditions, an element of risk is assumed. We recognize that opening schools presents an inherent risk that we cannot entirely eliminate. However, we are expending every effort and mobilizing every resource to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our staff and students. For all of the effort that the District is expending, we cannot do it alone. We need all of our families and students to do their part in protecting themselves and those around them. While we will be welcoming all students to our campuses, we are also offering parents and their children the opportunity of engaging in the teaching and learning process remotely through Ogden Online.

"I have the utmost confidence that the Ogden School District will be able to meet and provide for the academic and socialemotional learning opportunities for all of our children, either on our campuses or online."

I plead for all to maintain a level of equanimity as we navigate the vicissitudes and nuances of this complex situation. We will continue to work with the State and Weber-Morgan Health Department, the Utah State Board of Education, and the Governor’s Office to make appropriate adjustments in our obligation of Keeping Ogden Healthy. I have the utmost confidence that the Ogden School District will be able to meet and provide for the academic and social-emotional learning opportunities for all of our children, either on our campuses or online. To learn more about the Ogden School District’s efforts to keep Ogden healthy, please visit KeepingOgdenHealthy.ogdensd.org. Sincerely, Dr. Rich K. Nye Ogden School District Superintendent

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shortstop, Chico Terry. Terry was originally from Cuba and was the first black baseball player in Ogden. He was a popular player in Ogden and had a batting average of .300 for the season. Although he was said to have major league prospects, he never was called up and ended up playing two more seasons for Ogden before moving to the Mexican league.

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games to recreational leagues (where businesses would battle it out on the diamond) to minor league ball. 1953 marks a significant year in baseball in Ogden. During that time, Ogden was the minor league team for the Cincinnati Reds. The ball games were played at John Affleck park, which was out by Thirty-fourth Street and Lincoln. The land was donated in 1938 by Gomer Nicholas, a local grocer. He wanted the park named after his uncle, John Affleck, who came to Ogden in 1866. Affleck, although blind, still worked and contributed to much of the beauty of Ogden. The Reds moved from Reddy Kilowatt Park to Affleck in 1940. Interestingly, the first regular baseball game played under electric lights in Ogden was in 1939. In 1953, the league commemorated the 70th anniversary of night baseball with the first game played in 1883 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Many players like Bobby Adams, Dale Long, and George Schmees had come through Ogden and gone on to play in the major leagues. During the 1953 season, the team brought in Earle Brucker to serve as manager. Brucker was the former pitching coach for the Redlegs. He set about building a team capable of winning the Pioneer League pennant. One of Brucker’s first recruits was a slugging, fancy-fielding

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Another player that joined the roster in 1953 was 17-year-old Frank Robinson from Oakland. Robinson was signed by Bobby Mattick and became the hardhitting third baseman. He was batting well over .300, and scouts said he would make it to the majors in two or three years. Gordon Jones, scout for the New York Yankees, said this about Robinson; “Frank Robinson is one of the finest prospects to come out of the Pacific Coast since the days when Joe DiMaggio was playing for the San Francisco Seals. He can really handle that stick and is a long ball hitter, the type major league clubs are looking for” (Ogden Standard Examiner, August 27, 1953). Robinson only played one season for the Ogden Reds and was picked up by the majors, where he went on to have an illustrious career in baseball and was even inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.

With a roster of remarkable ball players, the Ogden Reds fought hard to win games throughout the 1953 season. By August 1953, Ogden had been in first place in the race for the pennant since May.

During a double-header with their biggest rival, the Salt Lake Bees, the Reds knocked them out of the race for the pennant by winning and being 14 games ahead, with only 13 games left in the season. The Reds officially won the Pioneer League on August 31, 1953, when they beat Pocatello 13-9. This was the first championship for the Ogden team since the league was organized in 1939. The team also set a new record in the number of games won during a season at 82. The previous record was 81, set by the Boise Yankees in 1941. The merchants of Ogden and fans honored the players in a pre-game ceremony on September 6th. Each player was presented with luggage, a fancy sweater, and slacks. Even the bat boys received gifts. The 1953 season was one for the history books. Games were played at John Affleck Park

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diversity in our community BY AMON PIERSON

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Our community is like a home. While it has a few cracks, the foundation is sound. The

walls are values that our community upholds, such as honesty and friendship. The appliances and furniture are like the people in our community; we have wide array of shapes, sizes, colors, and styles. Our community, our “home,” has so many different types of people that come from a multitude of different backgrounds. During this chaotic time, understanding of different experiences is important for our community to develop and maintain a happy and healthy “home.” This article serves as a lens into new and different perspectives, it serves as an examination of the diversity we have in our community. I grew up in northern Utah. I went to Weber High, and my best friend lives five minutes away. I have roots here. Growing up, I always felt “othered” or “different” than the rest of the school kids. Because of the “othering” I experienced, I created my own community of friends and family, which helped me make a “home” here for myself. My hope for our community is for it to be open, so that everyone is able to live as their authentic selves. As a Black and gay man, this community or my “home” has left me with mixed feelings. It is not exempt from the racism and homophobia that is present across the country, but at the same time, it is a serene, beautiful place to live. These two conflicting feelings show the balancing act between exclusion and inclusion that is present in our community and have left me with mixed feelings. I have at times felt both included and loved in our community, yet at other times, I have felt excluded. My perspective isn’t the only one that matters, though. Good friend of mine and fellow Weber High graduate, Jaida Hall, said that her experience of this community has been “mostly positive.” Growing up, Hall said, “I am biracial and was raised by my white mother. I would occasionally see my father, who is a wonderful person, on weekends. But I only would see my white family, I would only play with my white cousins, and had mostly white friends. With all of these people around me during my very influential years, I lost touch with my Black side. I would wake up and look at myself, wishing I was white. It’s so weird to look back at my past self and remember that she hated being Black. Because I love being Black now.” While a person of color’s (POC) proximity to white people isn’t a negative or bad thing, it is obvious that Hall’s experience with our community has projected a negative self-image onto herself. She continues, “To be fair, though, I did have some people who kept me in check. But, as I’ve grown up, I realize how important it is to have friends that are people of color.” Like myself, Hall has created a micro- community that is a part of our larger community to help become more comfortable with her “Black side.” These micro-communities are important to the survival of people of color in a community that is primarily white because it provides the opportunity to connect with people that share similar experiences. As Hall grew into adulthood, her experience has continued to be laced with racism. She said, “I think a lot of the racism

I have faced isn’t intentional. I have been called the n-word, dirty, been compared to a monkey, etc. Those comments are so common.” While these comments at Hall have been detrimental to her experience with our “home,” she has an amazing attitude about it. She said that she has enjoyed living here and that the racism she has faced has given her the opportunity to educate the members of our community on her experience. She said, “Seeing people I’ve grown up with learn and grow to understand, in any amount, the racism that people face in our community is so heartwarming.” Next, I decided to ask creator of the Butterfly Coils Project, hairstylist, and mother of five, LaTonya Jackson, about her experience in our community. The Ogden native said, “My experience was great, with some random issues of racism and feeling like I didn’t belong sprinkled throughout here and there. But I come from a huge family…so I have a ton of aunties and cousins that I grew up with…I was young though; I couldn’t wait to get out of here and see what else the world had to offer.” Jackson’s experience is similar to what most people of color experience in our “home.” As an adult, Jackson moved to Lawrenceville, Georgia, back in 2002, and came back to northern Utah in 2005. She said that her move back here has made her realize that northern Utah is home. She said, “This is where my people are. And in the end, life is what you make it wherever you are. Utah isn’t all bad. It’s definitely calmer, and a good place to raise kids. Diversity has improved over the years, and I think that’s helped bring more culture to our state.” In our community, Jackson has had a strong impact on diversity. As a “natural-born leader and fixer,” Jackson is motivated to do something about the issues that directly affect her and her family. She said, “In high school, my friends and I initiated the first-ever black history assembly. When I worked my corporate job, I was the only black person in my office, but I never let that stop me from giving my all and creating a new training department that our division was lacking. If I know I can bring value to a situation, I try to step up. The color of my skin shouldn’t matter, but it’s important that people understand diversity helps bring awareness to things that you wouldn’t have otherwise thought of because of your limited experiences. Diversity helps broaden perspective, and that’s important in so many areas of life when you’re dealing with people.” Jackson’s tenacity to enact change and to create more diversity in the spaces that she inhabits is inspiring. In our

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"I try to promote change where I can, and just do my best to be a good person and lead with love." -LaTonya Jackson only one other person of color [in my church]. My daughter is partnered with a Black man, and my husband has Black extended family, so it’s hard to get in contact with people, but there is access.” Although she doesn’t think racism is a problem in our community, she said there is definitely room for improvement. Mifflin’s mixed experiences with our “home” is due to the fact that though northern Utah is a friendly and comfortable space, it is also a space where it is hard to connect with other people of color. Mifflin has had an interesting time connecting with diversity in our area. As a member of the Weber County Democrats, she said, “…I have met so many great and diverse people, such as Malik Dayo, who put me in contact with the Black Lives Matter movement, where I was able to speak at one of the rallies. I also substitute at Ogden High, where there are no Black high school teachers, so my experience with diversity has been interesting.” Focusing on her engagement in city planning and education, Mifflin says, “I don’t get out much, but I am on the Roy City planning commission where I am the only person of color, and I don’t think that there are any people of color on the school board. Those children need to see people that are like them. When they’re in there day-to-day life, they need to see example of themselves.” Here, Mifflin underscores the importance of having people of color in positions to enact change. Although her time in northern Utah has been mostly positive, she has experienced instances of racism. While there is no part of our community that is “harmful” to her identities, she has been weary of the police. “I don’t ever speed, but now that things have changed since the murder of George Floyd, I have been hyper vigilant and cautiously aware.” Originally from California, Roger Magana has lived in northern Utah for eighteen years. Like many people of color in our community, Magana has experienced some racism. Magana says, “It definitely depends on the city. Like when I was in Farr West, and I would go to the store, I could tell that they didn’t want me there. There are people out there that are racist.” Despite this, Magana has had a positive experience in our community. He says, “It’s nicer here than where I came from. California is too crowded and there’s lots of crime. When I first came here, my dad and I lived in South Ogden on 38th and Adams. From 24th Street to about 36th, they would call it the ‘ghetto,’ and I would drive through there and think that that isn’t a ‘ghetto’ compared to California.” For Magana, northern Utah is a safe and calm place for him and his family.

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Finally, I will turn to Vy Trinh, operations manager for the company that publishes this magazine, Connection Publishing. Vy grew up in Vietnam and came to Utah for school ten years ago. Her experience living in our “home” has been mostly positive. Trinh said, “I have been pretty fortunate to get a nice neighborhood where people are tied to each other. Although I do have a few experiences with racism that are minor here and there, it’s not aggressive.” Like Hall and Jackson, Trinh has had a mostly positive experience with our community. To connect with other people of color and her culture, Trinh keeps in close contact with her family in Vietnam. Additionally, when Trinh moved into her neighborhood, she made it a point to introduce herself and come in contact with people that she did not know. While living here, Trinh has taken the high road when dealing with racism. She said, “I treat them with kindness or kill them with kindness. Every time I know that someone is being racist toward me, I am super, extra nice to them to make them more comfortable and have a different opinion about race. I tend not to think about it much because they have different or no information about race. I try to educate them.” Again, like Hall and Jackson, Trinh sees racism in our community as the opportunity to educate people and help the community become more inclusive. In her experience with race, she said, “I don’t really see color, I don’t want to say ‘hey this is not diverse, we should bring in more’ as it’s much more dependent on which city you’re in.” The testimonies you’ve read today are just some of the many experiences that our community members have had at “home.” This article is a reminder of the diversity we have in our area. It is an insight into the lives of some of your friends and neighbors who maybe haven’t had the same experiences as you while living here. In this turbulent time, it is more important than ever to see the diversity that our area has to offer and to understand that this diversity makes us stronger. I hope that this article is a step forward in understanding those different perspectives.

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FIRST FRIDAY ART STROLLS: What’s Still Happening First Friday Art Stroll by Ogden City Arts will continue to be a virtual affair in August and the following months until further notice. However, they’ve developed creative and engaging ways to support our local arts community online. Additionally, in-person events have resumed throughout the Nine Rails Creative District in conjunction with First Friday Art Strolls.

Here’s where to go, in-person or online, to enjoy and elevate yourself through art, music, and performance art offerings in the community on the first Friday of every month.

Open Studio Nights at The Monarch Forty+ artists at The Monarch open their studio doors to share their latest inspirations. Stroll through this beautiful historic structure to view and purchase original artwork and meet the artists and makers.

Features: • 6 p.m.: Open Studios, Dinner & Drinks at WB’s, and Art Box featuring a new artist

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Special safety guidelines including required masks, social distancing, and frequent sanitizing will be practiced. For a detailed schedule, visit Facebook @TheMonarchOgden

#OgdenSharesArt Ogden City Arts will continue to go virtual for First Friday Art Strolls. Traditional summer events, like Monday Night Movies and Tunes at Noon at the amphitheater, have been put on hold until next year. However, the life-sized fiberglass horses, which are painted by local artists, mark “The Trail to Ogden Pioneer Days” on downtown streets this time of year and are on display through the end of August at parks and neighborhoods throughout the city. See a map at horsemap.ogdencity.com. Each month during First Friday Art Stroll, Ogden City Arts presents a slideshow created from all the art pieces, projects, and performances shared by people on social media, using the hashtag #OgdenSharesArt. Follow on Facebook @ OgdenCityArts, Instagram @ Ogden_Arts, and on their website ogdencity.com/770/First-Friday-ArtStroll.

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Paper Projects at Argo House Carper Contemporary presents “Paper Projects” in conjunction with First Friday Art Stroll, from 5-8 p.m. every first Friday through October. It is also open to the public Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.., and weekends/evenings by appointment. The exhibition features five artists, including Amanda Lee, Anna Laurie Mackay, Elise Wehle, Lydia Gravis and Ya’el Pedroza, who each use the intimate material of paper as their primary medium. The press release states, “Seemingly fragile or impermanent, works on paper are often undervalued in the art world or overlooked by collectors, who give more clout to canvas and oil paint than paper and pencil. The all-female roster also speaks to the evolution of women in the art world, who, similarly to the presented medium, were long undervalued or overlooked in mainstream gallery and museum scenes, and who are finally taking their place in the public eye through solo exhibitions or female-focused shows.” All CDC guidelines and regulations will be followed for the opening event, and face masks are encouraged.

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Rendering of the new Ogden Contemporary Arts Center

Eccles Community Art Center Always open on First Friday Art Strolls, Eccles Community Art Center, on 25th and Jefferson, is a wonderful addition to your monthly art night adventure.

OGDEN CONTEMPORARY ARTS: A NEW CENTER AT THE MONARCH Ogden Contemporary Arts “creates and shares globally-influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advanced arts programming.” Thanks to a significant gift from the Dr. Ezekiel R. & Edna Wattis Dumke Foundation, a multi-use space, which is drawing artists from all over the world, is coming this fall! The new center, centrally-located at The Monarch, 455 25th Street, will be an elevating resource for our community, complete with exhibitions and interactive programming. According to their website, Ogden Contemporary Arts hopes “to build a nationally recognized art center that will engage our local artists with the wider contemporary art world.” A soft opening is planned for November, and the Grand Opening in January 2021.

Features of the Ogden Contemporary Arts Center: • Main Gallery: The main gallery will have flexible walls that are ever-changing, with 20 vertical feet and reinforced sheer walls to hang, cantilever, and suspend artwork in all spaces and from all angles of the exhibit space. • Digital Art Room: Next to the main gallery, witness immersive art experiences created with light, sound, color, experience, and virtual and augmented reality. • 2nd Floor Gallery: Up the stairs to the mezzanine is an additional gallery space that offers the ability to host multiple exhibitions at the same time. • Artist Lofts: Two artist lofts, adjacent to the 2nd Floor Gallery, will be used for OCA’s Artist-in-Residence program.

October Fundraiser: A Virtual Cooking Class Due to Covid-19, OCA is not able to host an annual fundraising Gala. In order to adapt, they’ve created an alternative to the traditional in-person fundraising event. With a goal of raising $30,000 to utilize for general operations, OCA is hosting a virtual cooking class with a world-renowned chef, offering a unique experience for supporters. Tickets are $150 and include one OCA-branded apron, one OCA-branded tote filled with ingredients for two people, a list of cooking utensils needed, a recipe card, and a link to the virtual cooking class. Tickets go on sale for members on August 5 and for the public on August 12. Visit ogdencontemporaryarts.org for more details and to purchase tickets. 40 ogdenconnection.com | August-October 2020

Check their website for other community events like the Summer Art Fair August-September: https://ogden4arts.org/.

The Local Artisan Collective Pop into The Local Artisan Collective either online or in-store during First Friday Art Stroll each month. Keep your eyes out for live auctions to raise funds for their Covid-19 relief efforts. The items will be auctioned off during the Art Stroll in the Art Stroll group page on Facebook. Each month, the collective will present a featured artist at the store for live demos. For those staying in, watch their Facebook Live at the Art Stroll group page from 5-9 p.m. with featured artists and demos and Instagram Online Art Stroll LIVE with Stephanie Howerton @ localartisancollective from 5-6 p.m. Shop online at localartisancollective. com and visit Facebook @localartisancollective

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