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hope that 2022 has met you and your loved ones with good health and optimism for a wonderful year.

With Spring on our doorsteps, I hope that you take the time get out and enjoy all of the wonderful natural assets that we enjoy in our area. There are hundreds of miles of parkway and trail systems along our rivers and at the base of our beautiful mountains. Whether you are walking your pet, strolling with your family or friends, jogging, or biking, I hope you take some time to get out and enjoy your hometown. While you are out strolling the parkway, you may encounter development or maybe a restaurant you might want to explore! Notably on the development forefront, Ogden’s Lotus Riverwalk has broken ground and building is underway. This will be one of Utah’s first “true net-zero” multi-family projects that feature all-electric units/ common area and a massive solar panel array that will produce more electricity than the project uses in total. The Riverwalk will feature 110 Energy Star-rated apartment and townhouse units along the Ogden River. The project as a whole will add over 600 multifamily units ranging from low-income to high-end market rate dwelling units.

"With Spring on our doorsteps, I hope that you take the time get out and enjoy all of the wonderful natural assets that we enjoy in our area. "

This year, we bid farewell to Tom Christopolus who was our Community and Economic Development Director for the past 15 years. Ogden has experienced notable success under Tom’s watch, and we cannot thank him enough for the lasting impacts that will be realized through his and his teams work. With nearly $2 billion in total project value throughout his tenure here, Ogden is certainly fortunate to have had Tom and his vision helping to drive all that is right and good here in our city. Best Wishes, my friend! Speaking of good people, we hope you will consider joining our team here at Ogden City! We are hiring in many areas for a wide-range of positions and offer a great work environment, awesome benefits, and competitive pay. Go to Ogden City’s main website and click on the jobs link. Have a wonderful Spring, Mike Caldwell Ogden City Mayor

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“Going for walks with my camera and taking pictures of flowers.”

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“Spring high school rodeos and picking out baby 4-H animals!”

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“Gardening and taking walks to see the beautiful flowers!”

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Have you completed the CREP survey? (The Community Renewable Energy Program) BY BRANDON GARSIDE

Did you receive a postcard like this in the mail or did you receive an email similar to the postcard? Don’t throw it away! This is your way to have your voice heard about whether Ogden should continue to participate in the Community Renewable Energy Program (CREP). What is CREP? CREP can provide Ogden residents and businesses with more renewable energy options with the goal of making the city net-renewable by 2030. Net-renewable energy will provide the community with the same amount of reliable energy but from renewable energy sources. To support the program, an increase in utility rates may be necessary. Later this year, the city of Ogden will decide whether it should continue participation in the CREP. If Ogden continues and ultimately adopts an ordinance implementing the program citywide, businesses and residents will be able to decide whether they want to participate or opt out.

Why should I complete the survey? Ogden City officials are strongly encouraging participation in this survey conducted by their partners at Weber State University. To ensure the accuracy and reliability of the results, each postcard and email will be individualized to prevent duplicate completed surveys. The results will be crucial in helping Ogden City and other stakeholders gain a thorough understanding of how residents feel about Ogden City potentially continuing in the CREP. “To get the reliable data we need, there has to be a substantial number of responses,” Council Chair Ben Nadolski said. “We’re grateful to the people at Weber State and the hard work they’ve done to develop this survey. Now we need an accurate representation of how Ogden residents feel about the potential cost of CREP so that we can make the best decision possible for the community.”

"We need an accurate representation of how Ogden residents feel about the potential cost of CREP so that we can make the best decision possible for the community.” -Ben Nadolski, Council Chair

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City Council Meetings @ City Council Chambers every Tuesday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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Time for spring cleanup?

Green Waste Passes Green waste passes may now be requested online! Go to www.ogdencity.com/659 and apply online. Qualified green waste passes can be picked up at the green waste facility located at 1845 Monroe Boulevard within five to seven business days after the request was made.

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The Green Waste Disposal Site is free to residents who pay garbage fees with the city and have a green waste pass, you can use the site once a week per property. Permitted natural waste accepted includes brush, leaves, grass, and small tree branches. Roots, stumps, sod and dirt are not accepted. Hours are Mon-Sat, 7:00 am-5:00 pm, closed holidays. No commercial use.

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+ CITY NEWS

Get A FREE TREE for Your Parking Strip Ogden’s tree-lined streets establish the character of our neighborhoods, and the trees we plant today will be enjoyed by generations to come. Each year, the city provides a tree nursery, so residents can get a free tree to plant in their parking strip that matches the needs for the yard and the plan for the street. Beginning on April 1st, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., trees will be given away. Please call the Parks & Cemetery office at 801-6298284 to schedule an appointment to pick up a tree (limit one per household) at Ogden’s Green Waste Facility, located at 1845 Monroe Blvd. We will continue to give away trees until we run out. Residents must provide information about overhead-power lines, the length and width of their parking strip, and the lot location, as well as a current Ogden Water bill and picture ID. Please limit the number of people that come to the tree nursery to two individuals.

Need Compost? The Green Waste facility also has an abundance of premium compost for sale: $3/bag or $15/yard, wood chips $10/yard, and mulch $7/yard. 801-629-8284.

Plant a free tree and keep our neighborhoods beautiful!

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To avoid a fire, don't overload your power strips or wall outlets.

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Extension cords should only be used temporarily. Have an electrician install additional wall outlets where you need them.

Never use an extension cord with a heat-producing appliance.

Don’t overload extension cords or wall outlets.

Check your electrical cords. If they are cracked or damaged, replace them. Don’t try to repair them.

Use light bulbs that match the recommended wattage on the lamp or fixture.

Electrical work should only be done by a qualified electrician.

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Volunteer Partnership Program About The Program

Under the Volunteer Partnership Program, volunteer groups, or organizations may obtain assistance with property improvement projects. The goal of the program is to help individual homeowners with visible improvements to their properties, and to beautify neighborhoods, by building and using volunteer partnerships.

Procedures Eligible volunteer groups or organizations may submit a Volunteer Partnership Program application to the Ogden City ofﬁce at 2549 Washington Blvd, Suite 120. Multiple projects may be included in one application and will consist of a detailed scope of work for each volunteer partnership project. Applications will be reviewed by Ogden City staff to assess project needs and best use of Ogden City funds and the level of funding to be approved.

Grant Terms 1. Maximum Grant Amount: $1,000, based upon the eligible scope of work and available funds. 2. Uses of Funds: Funds may be used to pay for materials and equipment and pay for contracted work that the volunteers are not qualiﬁed to perform. Volunteer labor is not eligible for reimbursement. 3. Disbursement: Funds are paid to vendors, suppliers, and contractors. Upon prior approval, funds may reimburse a volunteer committee member for documented costs paid to vendors, suppliers, or contractors.

Eligible Work Projects 1. Items that are determined to stabilize deterioration and improve the appearance of the home and property. This may include exterior home repair, painting, fencing, concrete, cleanup, and landscaping (including sprinklers). 2. Contracted Work Items: Any work which requires a building permit must be performed by a contractor licensed for that type of work. 3. Historic Preservation: Community Development staff will determine the effect of the work on a historic or potentially historic building and will direct volunteers in modifying the scope of work to eliminate adverse effects.

For Qualifications Regarding The Grant And For More Information, Contact: Ogden City Community Development Division 2549 Washington Blvd. Suite 120 Ogden, UT. 84401 801-629-8940 info@ogdencityhomes.com www.ogdencityhomes.com

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+ CITY NEWS

Ogden City Recreation REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS! 2022 Baseball, Softball, & T-ball Registration is open. *Please note that registration closes on March 13, 2022, at midnight!

Adult Outdoor Pickleball registration opens on March 21 Youth Comp Basketball - Open Adult Outdoor Volleyball - Open

Swing into summer!

Coed T-Ball Registration

Swing into summer by signing up for Ogden City Recreation’s T-ball Coed Rookie Leagues! T-ball is a great way to introduce the game of baseball or softball to your child while still having fun and making new friends. Divisions/Costs 3-4-year-old Coed Rookie Ball: Cost $40 *includes jersey, hat, and a bat 5-6-year-old Coed Rookie Ball: Cost $40 *includes jersey, hat, and a bat *Non-resident cost is an additional 30% T-ball registration closes April 3, 2022, at midnight. The season will begin in May 2022. To register, please visit ogdencityrecreation.sportsites.com/player.

For more information about any of our programs, events, or facilities, you may visit our website or call the Recreation Office at 801-629-8253.

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR YOUTH CLASSES. We have cheer, arts and crafts, music, pottery, and intro to boxing for $10 each; jr. chef classes are $40. All classes run for six weeks, starting the week of March 21st. On the first of the month, Rock’s Boxing begins; this class is a month-long class for $20 per child and $25 for adults.

The first Tuesday of the month is the start of adult pottery. Each month, you get to create a new project. It will be $10 for your first introduction class and a studio fee for the remainder of the month. This class meets Tuesdays 6-8 pm.

Our youth fishing club will be starting back up for our spring

session. The Youth Fishing Club is for boys and girls, ages 6-13. Children who are 12 and 13 are required to obtain a $5 fishing license, which will last for a year from the date of purchase and can be purchased at any Utah State Fishing License Agent. This club will consist of two hours of instruction every Thursday, 6-8 pm.

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Pottery Class!

This class if for adults and meets every Tuesday.

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: 801-629-8703 Business Development: 801-629-8910 Business Licensing: 801-629-8687 Fire Department: 801-629-8069 Human Resources: 801-629-8730 Justice Court: 801-629-8560 Police Department: 801-629-8056 Public Services: 801-629-8337 Recreation: 801-629-8253 El Monte Golf: 801-629-0694 Golden Hours: 801-629-8864 Lorin Farr Pool: 801-629-8186 Marshall White Center: 801-629-8346 Mt. Ogden Golf: 801-629-0699 Union Station: 801-629-8680

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MARCH-APRIL EVENTS MARCH

Apr 4 - 30: The Great Ogden Art Hunt - Monthly Art Scavenger Hunt @ Various Local Ogden Art Galleries and Businesses. (Search, Submit your Guess, and Win $100 AND the hidden artwork!) **More Info: https:// ogden4arts.org/the-great-ogden-arthunt.html

Mar 1 & 2: Storytelling Festival 2022 - FREE @ WSU Shepherd Union Bldg 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Mar 1 - 31: Leprechaun Treasure Hunt FREE @ Main Library (All Day) Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30: Country Dance @ Union Station 8:30 p.m. ($5 Admission) Mar 3, 17, & 31: ORI TAHITI Season 10 - (FREE Tahitian Dance Class - Basics & Endurance) @ LDS Church Gym 7 p.m. (3345 W. 5200 S. Roy, UT.) Mar 4: First Friday Art Stroll @ 25th Street 6 - 9 p.m. Mar 7, 14, 21, & 28: Story Fiesta - FREE @ Main Library 6 p.m. Mar 7 & 21: ORI TAHITI Season 10 (FREE Tahitian Dance Class - Basics & Endurance) @ LDS Church Gym 9:30 a.m. (3345 W. 5200 S. Roy, UT.) Mar 8: Teen Scene: DIY Faux Stained Glass @ Main Library 5 p.m. (For more info & to register, Call 801-337-2639) Mar 9: Jazz at the Station: FREE Concert @ Union Station 7 - 8 p.m. Mar 9 - 31: Community Art Show @ Historic Union Station 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed Sun. -Tues.) Mar 12: The 2022 Winter Race Circuit - 10K @ The Ice Sheet 8 a.m. (For more info: www.ogdenmarathon.com/p/ winterracecircuit/wrc-10k) Mar 14 - 19: The 2022 Birdhouse Competition & Exhibit @ Ogden Nature Center 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mar 15: Utah Youth Rodeo - FREE @ Golden Spike Events Center 4:30 p.m. | Celtic Celebration - Wear Green! - FREE @ Main Library 6:30 p.m. Mar 16: Celtic Celebration @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. (Adults $15; Children $10)

LIBRARY EVENTS Main Library 2464 Jefferson Ave Ogden 801-337-2632

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Happy Earth Day April 23rd! Mar 17: Utah Symphony - Carnival of the Animals @ WSU Browning 7 p.m. ($10 General Admission; $5 Students & Kids 12 & Under) | Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Mar 25 & 26: Weber State Rodeo: Eat, Sleep, Rodeo, Repeat! @ Golden Spike Events Center 7 p.m. (Adults: $6; Students: $3; Kids 5 & Under: FREE) Mar 26: The 2022 Winter Race Circuit - 10 Miler @ The Ice Sheet 8 a.m. (For more info: www.ogdenmarathon.com/p/ winterracecircuit/wrc-10-miler) Mar 30: The Mummy @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. ($7 Admission)

APRIL Apr 1: First Friday Art Stroll @ 25th Street 6 - 9 p.m. | Open Studio Night @ The Monarch 12 - 3 p.m. Apr 1 - 30: Community Art Show @ Historic Union Station 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed Sun. -Tues.) | Poet Tree - FREE @ Main Library (All Day) Apr 4: Hairy Horse Show - FREE @ Golden Spike Events Center 9 a.m. Apr 4, 11, 18, & 25: Story Fiesta - FREE @ Main Library 6 p.m. Apr 4 & 18: ORI TAHITI Season 10 (FREE Tahitian Dance Class - Basics & Endurance) @ LDS Church Gym 9:30 a.m. (3345 W. 5200 S. Roy, UT.)

Special Announcements: PlayStation 5 Raffle Mar 1 - Apr 15: All Library locations. Visit any Weber County Library location & enter to win a PlayStation 5. Weber County Community Teen Photo Contest

Apr 6: The 2022 Birdhouse Opening Reception & Exhibit Stroll - FREE @ Ogden Nature Center 5 p.m. Apr 6, 13, 20, & 27: Country Dance @ Union Station 8:30 p.m. ($5 Admission) Apr 7: Teen Scene: Clue Escape Room @ Main Library 5:30 p.m. (For more info & to register, Call 801-337-2639) Apr 8 - 10: Ogden Climbing Festival @ WSU (For more info: www.weber.edu/ Apr 9: The 2022 Winter Race Circuit Half Marathon @ Eden Park 8 a.m. (For more info: www.ogdenmarathon.com/p/ winterracecircuit/wrc-half-marathon) Apr 13: Jazz at the Station: FREE Concert @ Union Station 7 - 8 p.m. | Mamma Mia! - Family Movie Night @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. ($7 Admission) Apr 14 & 28: ORI TAHITI Season 10 (FREE Tahitian Dance Class - Basics & Endurance) @ LDS Church Gym 7 p.m. (3345 W. 5200 S. Roy, UT.) Apr 15 - 23: Peter Pan Jr @ The Ziegfeld Theater 7:30 p.m. ($10 Adults; $5 Children) Apr 16 & 23: Teen Scene: Dungeons & Dragons @ Main Library 3 p.m. (For more info & to register, Call 801-3372639) Apr 23: Earth Day: Love the Ocean - FREE @ Main Library 11 a.m. | 2022 Winter Race Circuit - 30K @ Eden Park 8 a.m. (For more info: www.ogdenmarathon.com/p/ winterracecircuit/wrc-30k)

Mar 1 - 31: All Library locations. Call 801-337-2693 for more info & contest rules. Ladybug Roundup Apr 23: All Library locations; while supplies last. Pick up a packet of live ladybugs to put

SENIOR EVENTS Golden Hours Senior Center 650 25th St Ogden, UT 84401 (801) 399-5230 Weekly Events Monday Sewing @ 9 a.m. BINGO @ 12:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group (3rd Mon.) @ 1 p.m. Tuesday Crochet/Knit @ 9 a.m. Open Art Studio @ 10 a.m. Balance & Fitness @ 3 p.m. Chair Yoga @ 3:30 p.m. Lapidary @ 4:30 p.m. Wednesday Hair Cuts (by appt. 4th Wed.) @ 9 a.m. BINGO @ 9:30 a.m. Vet’s Group @ 10 a.m. Weber County Heritage Foundation Lunch & Learn (4th Wed.) @ 12 p.m. Bridge (Duplicate) @ 12 p.m. Ukulele (1st & 3rd Wed.) @ 6 p.m. Guitar Jammers @ 6:30 p.m. Healing Waters (fly fishing 1st & 3rd Wed.) @ 6:30 p.m.

Chair Yoga @ 3:30 p.m. Silversmithing @ 5 p.m. Friday Pickleball @ 8 a.m. Crochet/Knit @ 9 a.m. Sewing @ 9 a.m. Line Dancing (Intermediate) @ 10 a.m. Family Feud (4th Fri.) @ 12:30 p.m. Grandparents with Open Arms (2nd & 4th Fri.) @ 6 p.m. Monthly Events Mar 1: Happy Mardi Gras!!! Mar 4: Pottery Class (registration required) @ 2 p.m. Mar 7: Birthday Celebration! - Cupcakes for you Mar 8: Podiatry (by appt) @ 9:30 a.m. Mar 17: Music Performance @ 11:30 a.m. Apr 4: Birthday Celebration! - Cupcakes for you OPEN ACTIVITIES: Exercise area, board games, puzzles, computers, visiting with friends, and more! Enjoy all these activities for a suggested donation of $5 per month. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

We are back OPEN!! Marshall White Center 222 28th Street Ogden, UT 84401 801-629-8346 Business Hours Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. **Taking registration for the below classes for kids ages 3-17. • Arts and Crafts • Boxing • Cheer/Dancing/Tumbling • Music • Pottery • Jr. Chef

Weekly MWC Senior Activities

Thursday Open Art Studio @ 10 a.m. Tai Chi @ 10 a.m. Wellness Clinic (3rd Thurs.) @ 11 a.m. Pinochle @ 12 p.m. General Legal Svcs (by appt 2nd Thurs.) @ 1:30 p.m. Newcomers Bridge (1st & 3rd Thurs.) @ 12:30 p.m. Balance & Fitness @ 3 p.m.

**Lunch every Monday/Wednesday/ Friday (preorder).

Suggested donation of $6 for 60 and below or $3 for 60+ Monday: Pottery - Clay $3 per pound Wednesday: Dominos - FREE | Chair Yoga - Senior $2 or Adult $3 Friday: Open Pickleball @ 11:30 a.m. (Senior $2 or Adult $3)

stay connected

Learn what is happening in your city! The Ogden City Council

Join us for lunch

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Lunch every Monday/ Wednesday/Friday (pre order).

regularly meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m.. There is a link to the meetings at www.ogdencity.com/1203/Live-Stream-Meetings

in your garden. Mar 4: Railtown Readings featuring Utah Poet Laureate Paisley Rekdal @ 7 p.m. Mar 15: Beekeeping @ 6:30 p.m. Mar 15: Celtic Celebration @ 6:30 p.m.

Mar 24: Bernard DeVoto Book Discussion @ 6:30 p.m. Apr 19: Square Foot Gardening @ 7 p.m.

Suggested donation of $6 for 60 and below or $3 for 60+ Marshall White Center 222 28th St.

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+ A LOOK BACK

History of the Rocky Mountain Carnival BY SARAH LANGSDON

n July 1890, Ogden welcomed King Rex and the cavalcade with a fullfledged Mardi Gras to the city. The event was called the Rocky Mountain Carnival. Rex and his lieutenants and aides left New Orleans on June 25 on a special train bound for Utah. The train also included nearly a hundred representatives from New Orleans businesses on the invitation from the Knights of Monte Cristo under the direction of Major J. Henry Behan of New Orleans. The train was greeted by the Carnival Chorus of 250 voices and 30 musicians; the city was decorated at every step. Purple, green, and gold were seen around downtown along with banners, flags, garland, and Chinese lanterns. A gas arch of 70 jets covered with colored glass adorned Harcombe’s store at 2473 Washington. The arrival of the train ushered in four days of unprecedented entertainment for the citizens of Ogden. Part of the ceremony was the masked queen and prince, whose identities would not be revealed until the final ball. The two were chosen from the men and women of Ogden. The queen proved to be a woman of exceptional beauty and personal charm, tall and graceful, but her features remained hidden by a pink mask. She was attended by Miss Kate Bridewell of New Orleans and Miss Marie Harvey of Ogden. The prince was a commanding figure, tall and wellproportioned with his face shielded by a black mask of Spanish lace. The group was welcomed to the city by Mayor Kiesel who handed King Rex a two-foot club. Two hundred cowboys from all parts of the West arrived to show their skills, including picking up silver dollars thrown at random into the street while riding at full speed. They would

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also compete with the Knights of Monte Cristo in feats of horsemanship. Members of the Shoshone and Bannock tribes traveled from the reservation in Pocatello, Idaho, to perform war dances. The crowd also enjoyed a square dance, where even the cowboys joined in. On the afternoon of the fourth of July, a delegation of citizens called on Mayor Kiesel’s home and asked to talk with King Rex. The group wanted to know the identity of the masked prince who was set to be unmasked at the midnight ball that evening. They stated, “We understand that a Mormon is to be unmasked as king. We want you to know that three armed men will be standing in front of the platform when he is unmasked, and if he is a Mormon, he will die on the spot.” The decision was to have a member of the New Orleans delegation take the place of the masked prince, but they didn’t have anyone who matched the size of the man. So, they added additional clothing to make him appear larger. Ten thousand Ogdenites were seated in Carnival Palace at 10 o’clock when the first music and military organizations arrived for the final ball. As the masquerade began, three men in their evening dress emerged and stood before the throne. They wore no disguises and made all around them aware of their intentions for fulfilling their

Mardi Gras comes to Ogden!

Four days of entertainment including cowboys from all over the West showcasing their skills and members of local Native American tribes performing dances.

promise. At 12:56 a.m., Colonel William “Coin” Harvey stood near the throne and removed the black lace mask of the prince. To the surprise of the crowd, Major J. Henry Behan of New Orleans was unmasked as the prince. The queen was then unmasked, revealing the lovely Miss Minerva Anderson. The dance went on as the three men vanished into the crowd, not knowing that a detail of the Louisiana Rifles had them in their sights, ready to fire, if guns had been drawn. The news releases that had been sent to other cities in Utah were published and announced that the Prince that was unmasked was “John Q. Cannon, one of the editors of the Standard.” He had been willing to take the risk but decided against it for the sake of public harmony among the Mormons and non-Mormons of the city.

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Stories and Science of SOURDOUGH BY HAILEY MINTON

Yeast

You know the little organism responsible for making fluffy bread? I’ve always thought it only came in packets or in a little jar. Turns out yeast is all around us; in the air, on our kitchen surfaces, and in our flour. To make sourdough, you’re simply giving naturally occurring yeast time and food to grow so it can raise your bread. Mix some water and flour, set it on your counter, wait for it to bubble, and feed it when it’s hungry. Soon enough, you’ll grow enough little yeast cells to leaven your bread! The tangy flavor of sourdough bread is a byproduct of bacteria also feasting on the flour. Strange, isn’t it? When you make a sourdough start, you’re growing your own little ecosystem of fungi and bacteria. It’s a concoction of living organisms that will reward you with yummy baked goods for generations if you take care of it regularly!

Sourdough Starter Day 1. Combine whole wheat flour with water in a nonreactive container. Stir everything together so there’s no dry flour anywhere. Cover the container loosely (using a paper towel will allow microbes to enter and exit). Let it sit at room temperature (about 70°F) for 24 hours. Day 2. Discard half the starter; add a scant 1 cup of unbleached all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup water. Mix well and let sit for 24 hours Day 3. You’ll likely see some bubbling, smell a fresh fruity aroma, and see some expansion. It’s now time to begin two feedings daily, as evenly spaced as you can. Stir down the starter, remove a generous 1/2 cup, and place in a clean container; discard the rest. Add a scant 1 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of water and mix. Wait approximately 12 hours before repeating. Repeat these steps for days 4-5. If you’re not seeing much expansion and bubbles between feedings, just wait until you do. I was following directions to a “T” and nothing seemed to be happening. As I waited a little longer between feedings, I started

seeing more growth. Different variables might mean your starter grows faster or slower. Be patient!

How do you know if your starter is ready? One way to tell is to drop a small scoop of your starter into water. If it floats, it’s ready; if it sinks, your starter will need more time to develop. Another way to tell is if it’s doubling in size within 4-6 hours.

To keep your starter going– Most people recommend feeding it once a week by discarding half the starter and mixing in 1 cup of unbleached all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup water. It’s a good idea if you refrigerate your starter to take it out after feeding it and let it sit at room temp before using for a recipe. Scientist Carl De Smedt said you can go up to 2 months between feeding before you start losing the fungi and bacteria. If you see a pink or orange tint or streak, this is a sure sign that your sourdough starter has gone bad and should be discarded.

Discard DON’T THROW Creating a starter means throwing away or discarding about half of it each time you feed it. It’s important to discard some to IT AWAY! keep your starter a manageable size and to have less yeast and bacteria competing for food. I didn’t have the heart to throw it all away, so I saved it all in a separate container and used it to make waffles, pancakes, and crackers. I really liked these sourdough discard waffles from this recipe: www.allrecipes. com/recipe/279948/sourdough-discard-waffles/ 34 ogdenconnection.com | March-April 2022

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The Stories behind the Sourdough Gloria D. Gross has had the same sourdough start in their family for many years now. Their sourdough has been continuously fed and used since sometime around 1960. LaMar Hortt is Gloria’s father, and he deserves some of the credit for the start she has now, although he wasn’t the one who actually created it. His father, James Henry Hortt, had a start and used it when he was in Southern Utah. LaMar went with his Dad for periods of time to help him with his work. He longed for the biscuits his father made for their meals, but his father’s start was gone. LaMar began experimenting with water and flour around 1960, attempting to grow his own starter. He forgot that sourdough needs time to raise and that is what kept him from success. His sister, Beth Hortt Murphy, saw his efforts and decided to give it a try. She created the one Gloria still uses to this day. Here is an excerpt from her family’s history on their sourdough, written by Lila Hortt: “The stories are legend of how the miners in that long ago era loved the good bread that sourdough gave them. The alternative was “hard tack”, which must have been just what its name implies. It is said that if a miner lost his start, he would trade a Bull Durham sack of gold for a start from a more provident miner. The story goes that they would sleep with their start in order to keep it active and ready to go in the cold, icy northern mornings.” I love the idea of recording your sourdough’s story. Some starts get passed on from one generation to the next, but it’s currently impossible to know the age of a start by testing it. It’s a living thing, and you’re constantly adding new water and flour to it, so the only way to know when and where a start originated is to record its history.

Wendy Ann Heinze, a resident in Roy, works in the bakery at Kent’s Market, and

DEENA GOINS Harris got her start from a friend in Nevada.

she got her sourdough from her mother-in-law. Her mother-in-law told her it came across the plains with the pioneers to Utah. Wendy uses it regularly to make sourdough pancakes, and we included the recipe she shared; see below!

Rodney Marchant is a resident in Syracuse, and his start is on its third year now; he really likes the flavor. “It just adds so much, instead of using bread as a vehicle to transport the rest of the sandwich, it adds flavor itself.”

Deena Goins Harris, a North Ogden resident, has been baking with sourdough for a shorter amount of time, and she got her start from her friend in Nevada. Her friend bought her start from King Arthur Flour, a company that sells flour and sourdough starts. If you have any questions about sourdough, Deena recommends going to their website www.kingarthurbaking.com. I found it very helpful as well.

Wendy’s Sourdough Pancakes 1 cup sourdough start 1 Tbsp. sugar Half stick butter melted 2 eggs 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda Add however much flour to make the pancakes your desired thickness.

Preheat the grill. Mix and cook on a buttered flat top grill. Remember to use glass, plastic or rubber utensils and bowls.

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The Science of Sourdough Each of these people were kind enough to share their starts with me. It seems I have my own little sourdough library in my fridge now! Scientist Carl De Smedt cares for 128 sourdough starts from all over the world in his sourdough library in Berlin. One start dates back to 1874 and came from Tokyo. A woman in China got hers from her grandmother, who got it from her grandmother, and no one is sure how far back it goes. The strangest sourdough they have in the library comes from Japan, and it is made with cooked rice. They can keep the sourdoughs dormant for up to 2 months, but they risk losing the microbes that make them unique if they go longer than that between feeding them. They also have 2179 registered sourdoughs in their online collection at thequestforsourdough.com, and you can register your own there or explore around to see the different starts from all over the world. You might wonder how a start doesn’t go bad. To leave food out on the counter for days with a plan to eat it later goes against what I’ve been taught. Flour

STARTER FLAVORS Temps 77 degrees and below, favor the yeast which gives more fruity flavors. Higher temperatures favor the bacteria which results in a really sour sourdough.

provides sugar and starch, which is food for the bacteria and yeast that exist in the environment already. As the bacteria metabolize the flour, they produce acid, which keeps other microbes from growing. This same acid gives sourdough its sour flavor. The yeast in the starter produces CO2 and makes the bread rise and affects texture. It is also responsible for the aromas that contribute to the complex flavors and smells. There are thousands of types of yeast in the world but only three types are produced commercially. Scientists Lauren Nichols and Erin McKenney explained that baking bread with traditional store-bought yeast is like living in a world where only brown, black, and yellow labs exist. In reality, there are SO many more types of dog breeds, and yeasts, than that. Not only are there the different types of domestic dogs, but there are also wolves, foxes, and hyenas. Sourdough harnesses the diversity of yeasts in the world! A sourdough start can change in flavor over time, but the key to a consistent flavor is consistent conditions. Feeding it the same flour, using the same type of water, and storing it at the same temperature will help. However, it is next to impossible to keep a start one hundred percent the same over time. Microbes and yeast drift in and out of our homes; even having an open window can change the concoction of microbes! Scientist Karl De Smedt explained that it’s difficult to change the flora once it is established. He said the dominant species remains the same, but less dominant species will fluctuate. After looking at starters from around the world, they found that the variations in the yeast were linked to the geographic location. Bacteria, however, doesn’t seem to follow the same geographical rules that yeast does. For bacteria, it seems like the diversity depends on the flour

Hailey’s first loaf of sourdough. you use, the bacteria on your hands, and whether you keep it on your counter or in the fridge. They have also found the temperature you store your starter affects the taste. Lower temperatures, like 77 degrees and below, favor the yeast which gives more fruity flavors. Higher temperatures favor the bacteria which results in a really sour sourdough. After gathering the different starts and thinking my own start was failing, I sat on my couch feeling sure I was going to ruin the starts I was entrusted with! “Is it too cold in my house? Am I not feeding it often enough? Am I feeding it too much and diluting the bacteria and yeast that are trying to grow? What if I fail at my starter? I certainly can’t be trusted to keep these other starters alive then! AHHH!!!” I baked a loaf with Deena’s start first and she digitally held my hand through the process over Facebook messenger. I’ve learned sourdough starts are pretty resilient, so if you’re wanting to venture into the world of sourdough, remember to keep trying, and failure, or perceived failure, is just another part of growing. My sourdough start eventually made a delicious loaf of bread and, wow, I felt like a winner when that loaf came out of the oven all puffy and golden! March-April 2022 | ogdenconnection.com 37

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The first Ogden livestock show

Starting in 1920, the show grew by 1929 to the largest livestock market west of Denver. BY SARAH LANGSDON

he first Ogden livestock show opened in early January of 1920. Ogden had been attracting nationwide attention as an important livestock center. The city was important as a center for the shipping, feeding, and marketing point for cattle, sheep, hogs, and horses. Ogden was a logical place because of the railroad traffic and the interest from local businessmen who had invested in the growth and success of the stockyards. When the first show was announced, there were over 50 train carloads of livestock, including sheep, cattle, and hogs shipped in September of 1919. The ranchers had indicated that there would be at least another 100 more. There were exhibitions to prove that the intermountain states could produce the finest of cattle, sheep, and hogs that were ready for the markets of the world. Buyers from Chicago, Kansas City, Denver, and eastern markets came to purchase the livestock. Cattle men from all points in the West arrived daily for the big show. The livestock show included three days of entertainment, like a wrestling match at the Orpheum Theater and a large banquet at the Berthana. The exhibitions at the stockyards showcased champions like Sultan Mayflower, the great shorthorn bull that had sired two grant champions at the Chicago Livestock show and the highest price shorthorn bull ever sold on the Pacific coast. Even the local state industrial school had an exhibit of Holstein cattle, including a bull, a yearling bull, heifers, and steers. There was an estimated $2,000,000 worth of cattle, sheep, and hogs at the first show. Even local children got involved in the show. There was an amateur judging contest for children with no previous experience. The top award for the child who won first place was $15. The kids were given three minutes to judge and place four animals in each category. They then went in front of judges and explained their reasons for the placements. Governor Simon Bamberger donated a small cup trophy to the best boy or girl who kept the best record chart during the show. The first day of the

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show was hit with a large snow storm that caused a delay in some of the livestock arriving from Salt Lake City. The judging was put off for one day and took place later during the show’s run. The first place prize in each category was $15, and second place was $8. Over the three days, the show had attendance of over 10,000 and made over $125,000. The decision was quickly made to make the Ogden Livestock Show an annual event.

Local children were allowed to join in the show, and the first place prize was $15.

In 1926, Ogden built a $100,000 coliseum to house the show and other events. By 1929, It was the largest livestock market west of Denver and handled 250 carloads of cattle each day, 200 carloads of sheep, and 100 carloads of hogs. With Swift meat packing processing plant close to the stockyard, Ogden became the largest sheep and lamb processing plant in the nation. The industry grew and peaked in 1945. By 1967, commission agents closed operations of the stockyards, which lead to the loss of the livestock show.

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Letter from the Publisher An update on our printing process  IF YOU ARE ANYTHING LIKE ME, you are

sick of hearing about COVID and its continued impact on our lives, but I hope you will indulge me on this letter. I want to explain why so many of our magazines have been late lately. Unfortunately, there are a couple of issues right now that are impacting the magazine business. Paper shortages are very problematic due to the pandemic and economic factors. To publish magazines, it used to be that paper orders were filled within a day or two; now, it is weeks or months before paper can be delivered to commercial printers to use for projects like our magazines, among many others. There are also times when, even though paper is ordered, it doesn’t show up on time, and, therefore, there is not enough paper to complete the job, so it just has to wait till the paper arrives. This has caused some printers to stockpile paper, making the supply even tighter. Does this remind anyone of the great toilet paper shortage of 2020? The second issue is that two large commercial printers

closed their doors recently: one in Salt Lake and the other in Las Vegas. This has put pressure on the existing printers, and, when you mix that with the workforce shortages everyone seems to be dealing with, it has made things very difficult to get the magazines published on time. What used to take 7 business days to print, staple, and trim before taking to the post office so they can deliver within two days, now takes 15 days, to complete and three to four days to deliver. All around, things are more challenging than ever in our business as I am sure they are in your businesses. We have moved our deadline up two times and still seem to struggle to get it to homes on time. The earlier the deadline, the more challenging it is to get relevant information for our calendar and other events. Advertisers also struggle to know what specials they might be running when we ask for their advertising too far in advance. When you mix that with the two holiday months we just got through, that made things even slower. You can see we have a perfect storm. Our goal remains the same. We want to create connection within the community, connecting you to your city government and the events and stories that are part of living in this community. Thank you for being part of the magazine, and let us know if there is anything we can do to make things better.

Our goal remains the same. We want to create connection within the community.

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Sincerely,

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Poison Prevention BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

National Poison Prevention Week is March 20-26, 2022. Please take the time to inspect your home for any medicines or household products, such as detergents, cleaning products, pesticides, and fertilizers that may not be stored properly and correct the situation immediately. Always store medicines and household products up high, away and out of sight from children. Have any poison-related questions answered by calling 1-800-222-1222. ● In the United States, on average, a poison control center receives a new encounter involving a human exposure about every 15 seconds.1 ● In 2019, U.S. poison control centers received over 2.1 million poison exposure encounters, over 350,000 information encounters, and over 68,000 animal exposure encounters.1 ● The death rate nationwide due to unintentional poisonings is 12.3 deaths per 100,000 population.2

● Although children under the age of 6 were involved in 43% of poisoning exposures in 2019, they comprised less than 1% of poisoning deaths. Most (62%) of deaths occurred among 20-59 year olds.1 ● Cosmetics and personal care products were the most frequently involved substances in pediatric (5 years and younger) poisoning exposures in 2019.1 ● Pain relievers were the most frequently involved substances in poisoning exposures overall in 2019.1

Make sure medications and pain relievers are out of reach of children.

There is one poison center in Utah, and it’s at 30 South and 2000 East on the University of Utah Campus. From children to grandparents, the poison center helps people of all ages! Be prepared for a poison emergency by saving Poison Control in your phone 1-800-222-1222. 1. 2019 Annual Report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers' National Poison Data System (NPDS) 2. CDC FactStats: Accidents or Unintentional Injuries

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{ OLADI } Russian pancakes typically made with buttermilk

Do you ever wonder what other countries eat for breakfast? We were fortunate to have some locals share their recipes with us! THESE ALSO SOUND AMAZING!

COLUMBIA Arepas are a nation-

al dish in Colombia and often enjoyed for breakfast. It’s similar to a crunchy corn cake and can be topped with countless ingredients. Colombian’s favorite topping? Cheese!

VIETNAM Congee or rice

porridge is one of the most common meals in Vietnam in not only breakfast but also lunch and dinner.

KENYA Mandazi are a rich, sweet breakfast

treat that is also known as a “Swahili Coconut Donut.” It is fried dough made with coconut milk, cardamum, and coconut flakes.

Roy resident, Evelina Hyde, grew up in both Ukraine and Russia, which were one and the same until 1991. She still has family in both countries today. "For breakfast, we had hot cereal called kasha, blinchiki, or oladushki with fresh fruit in summer or jam/canned fruit in the winter. Everything was served with tea or coffee."

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12 oz. flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. powdered orange peel (optional) 3/4 tsp. salt 2 tsp. sugar 12 oz. milk 5 eggs 12 oz. water 2 oz. butter, melted

The difference between blinchiki from oladushki is that they’re thinner. You can try them both ways. My blini are about 7″ in diameter, and the oladi half of that. For the thin blini only, swirl the pan to spread the batter. Cook until golden brown, then flip with a spatula. Cook until the other side is golden brown, then reserve on a plate with a small piece of butter on top. Repeat until you run out of batter. Serve warm.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix the flour, baking soda, powdered orange peel, salt, sugar, milk, and eggs with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth. Add the water and melted butter and mix again. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes. Heat an 8″ diameter, non-stick skillet over

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medium heat. Place a tiny piece of butter in the pan and spread it with a paper towel. Ladle in a spoonful of batter.

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Other common Onigiri fillings: • sha-ke (salted salmon) • umeboshi (Japanese pickled plum) • okaka (bonito flakes moistened with soy sauce) • kombu (simmered kombu seaweed)

Roy’s Ahmad Jamal comes from Pakistan, where they mostly eat naan with garbanzo beans.

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1 lb. dry white garbanzo beans 8 cups of water 2 tea bags 2 Tbsp. baking soda 6 oz. grated onion ½ c oil 2 tsp. crushed ginger 2 tsp. crushed garlic 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. crushed black pepper 4 oz. fresh/tinned tomatoes, crushed 1 tsp. garam masala Soak beans in 4 cups of water overnight. Drain all water 4 hours prior to cooking, sprinkle, mix well, and keep in a bowl for 2 hours. Wash under cold water until all of the soda is rinsed away. Place beans in a large saucepan, add enough water to cover, bring to the boil, add two tea-bags (for color), and keep on medium heat until chick peas are cooked and soft when pressed between thumb and forefinger – 20 minutes. Remove and discard tea-bags. Or, rinse and drain 12 oz. tinned garbanzo beans, sprinkle with

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half tsp. bicarbonate of soda, mix well, and keep for 30 minutes. Rinse in cold water to remove soda coating. Put in a saucepan, cover with water, and boil on medium heat for 5 minutes, until soft. Put the oil in a large pan, add onions, and fry on medium heat until golden brown. Add ginger and garlic and fry for another 2 minutes. Add the salt and black pepper, mix together, and add tomatoes. Keep on medium heat, stir from time to time until all liquids dry and the oil separates (bhun). Add garam masala, stir in, and keep on a simmer. Add pre-boiled beans at this stage with ½ cup of water, simmer on low heat until all masalas are mixed in, cook on low heat covered for 2 - 4 minutes, and serve piping hot. Serve with naan or toast.

Abigail Rigby from North Ogden spent her entire childhood in Japan. If you had time, a bowl of steamed white rice, eggs, miso, and seaweed was eaten. If you were running late, you could eat a delicious onigiri that would fill you up enough until lunch time.

Onigiri

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