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want to express how proud I am to be able to represent this community, not just now in our time of uncertainty and constant flux, but always. We are a community that pulls together through thick and thin and lifts each other up in times of need. Your diligence during the past few months has helped pull us through unprecedented times and your resilience is paramount as we work towards stabilization and recovery. I have been overwhelmed by the generosity and outpour of support that I have witnessed over the past couple of months. Businesses who are in the position to do so have donated large sums of money to help other businesses in need. Some have completely shifted their operations to manufacture, procure, and deliver much needed personal protective equipment to front-line responders and families in need. Patrons have adapted and embraced curbside service offered by dozens of local restaurants and in many cases, increased gratuity to financially help these food service workers. There have been thousands acts of kindness that speak leagues to the character of our residents and I cannot commend you enough for your strength, courage, and compassion. It is in the truest sense, neighbors helping neighbors. As we move into Summer months that are normally bustling with special events and opportunities to engage with your community, I hope that you’ll find ways to safely connect with your friends, families, and neighbors. Our City has adopted new ways of interacting through arts, events, and culture so I hope you’ll take time to enjoy some of these unique opportunities as we continue to come together, apart. Sincerely, Mayor Mike Caldwell
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Querido Residente de la Ciudad de Ogden,
Quiero expresar lo orgulloso que estoy de poder representar a esta comunidad, no solo ahora en este tiempo de incertidumbre y flujo constante, sino siempre. Somos una comunidad que se une en lo bueno y en lo malo y se eleva en momentos de necesidad. Su diligencia durante los últimos meses nos ha ayudado a superar estos tiempos sin precedentes y su capacidad de recuperación es primordial a medida que trabajamos hacia la estabilización y la recuperación. Me siento inmensamente agradecido con la comunidad por su generosidad y la cantidad de apoyo que he presenciado en los últimos meses. Las empresas que están en condiciones de hacerlo han donado grandes cantidades de dinero para ayudar a otras empresas que lo necesitan. Algunos han cambiado su forma de opera para fabricar, adquirir y entregar equipos de protección personal para los socorristas de primera línea y las familias que lo necesitan. Los clientes han respondido en forma positiva al mantener distancia y recoger comida en sus carros un servicio alternativo que están ofreciendo los restaurantes. En muchos casos, los clientes han aumentado sus propinas para ayudar a los trabajadores. Ha habido muchos actos de bondad que hablan mucho del carácter de nuestros residentes y no puedo agradecer les lo suficiente por su fuerza, coraje y compasión. Hemos visto vecinos ayudando a vecinos en el sentido más humano. A medida que llegan los meses de verano los cuales normalmente están llenos de eventos y oportunidades para interactuar con la comunidad, espero que encuentre formas de conectarse de manera segura con sus amigos, familiares y vecinos. Nuestra ciudad ha adoptado nuevas formas de interactuar por las redes sociales a través del departamento de arte, eventos y cultura, espero que se tome el tiempo para disfrutar a medida que continuamos las diferentes fases. Sinceramente, Alcalde Mike Caldwell May - July 2020 | ogdenconnection.com 3
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City Updates 2020 Census - You Matter, Be Counted! Shaping your future. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. That funding shapes many different aspects of every community, no matter the size, no matter the location. Why the Census Matters. Healthcare. Census results affect planning and funding for healthcare—including programs such as Medicaid, Medicare Part B, State Children’s Health Insurance, and the prevention and treatment of substance abuse. Local School Impact. Census results affect planning and funding for education—including programs such as Head Start, Pell Grants, school lunches, rural education, adult education, and grants for preschool speacial education. Roads and Transit. Census results affect planning and funding for infrastructure—including programs for highway planning and construction, Section 8 housing, federal transit, community development, and rural water and waste disposal systems. Employment and Training. Census results affect planning and funding for employment and training—including programs for vocational rehabilitation state grants, dislocated workers, and American Indian and Alaska Native employment and training. Get the facts. The census provides critical data that lawmakers,
It’s Budget Time BY BRANDON GARSIDE
On Tuesday, May 5, the City Council received the Mayor’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Now is the time when the council members carefully review the proposed budget for every department within the city before adopting the final budget at the end of June. There’s no denying that our local economy, and in turn the city budget, has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Even so, the council is committed to ensuring the needs of Ogden residents are met. Implementation of the Five-Year Strategic Plan may be slowed in the upcoming fiscal year, but the plan remains as the council’s guide for many budgetary decisions. “This budget season certainly has its challenges,” Council Chair Angela Choberka said. “But we as a council are committed to working with the administration to keep Ogden functioning in such a way that expectations are met.”
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business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources, based on census data. Your Privacy Matters. The U.S. Census Bureau is bound by law to protect your answers and keep them strictly confidential. In fact, every employee takes an oath to protect your personal information for life. The Census Bureau is bound by Title 13 of the U.S. Code to keep your information confidential. Under Title 13, the Census Bureau cannot release any identifiable information about you, your home, or your business, even to law enforcement agencies. The law ensures that your private data is protected and that your answers cannot be used against you by any government agency or court. The Census can be Completed at Home It is crucial for your participation in the 2020 Census for our city and community. For your own safety, and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, there is no need to complete it in person. Please visit the following sites to complete your Census and to find more information: Online - www.my2020census.gov By Phone - Number will be provided on Census form delivered to your home By Mail - Forms will be delivered to each household The proper and efficient use of your tax dollars, which make up about 60% of the city’s budget, is of the utmost importance to the council. Residents will have the opportunity to personally address the council regarding specific items within the budget in public hearings, which are tentatively scheduled for June 2, 9, and 23. As always, the council welcomes questions on the budget or any topic at any time by email (citycouncil@ogdencity.com) or calling the Council Office at 801-629-8153. Correspondence received through these channels is forwarded directly to Council Members. Throughout the budget process, the Council will provide updates on their website at ogdencity.com/citycouncil, social media, and email distribution list. To be added to the list, just send an email to citycouncil@ogdencity.com.
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Ogden Pulls Together - COVID-19 Business Support BY CAMERON GIFFORD
In the spirit of community and support, Ogden City shifted its existing loan programs – namely, the Microenterprise Loan Program (MCLP) and Small Business Loan Program (SBLP) – to better and more immediately support businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The newly-formed Emergency Loan Fund (ELF) is one of Ogden City’s primary efforts in responding to COVID-19 and its related economic impacts, and these loans are intended to support companies during a short period of economic hardship. The ELF was made possible largely through the support of generous Ogden-based businesses to whom we would like to extend our profound and sincere appreciation. These donations have helped businesses of all stripes, from “mom and pop” cafés to community cornerstone restaurants, Ogden-based printing and publishing companies, local dance studios, barber shops, tattoo parlors, nail salons, and other arts-based businesses. To date, 23 companies have either received or are in the process of receiving funds, and seven additional companies have been approved to receive funds. It should be noted, the businesses who have made donations to the ELF did not ask for, nor expect, any official recognition. The first donation to the ELF was provided by R&O Construction, with the goal of supporting the most vulnerable businesses in the city. R&O’s generosity acted as a catalyst for contributions from other companies, and these donations prompted Ogden City to establish the ELF and seek additional donations to further assist small businesses. R&O’s donation was inspired by a situation in which Slade Opheikens, R&O’s president and CEO, found himself. Opheikens was touched by an encounter he had at a restaurant early on in the pandemic, before dine-in operations were suspended. Opheikens expressed his gratitude for being able to contribute to other businesses’ survival.
“I wanted to make a donation to the restaurants and small businesses in the Ogden area being impacted, while we in the construction industry are still working and fortunate enough to be considered an ‘essential business,’” Opheikens said. “We didn’t want publicity for this, just to sincerely help the people of this community who have all treated us so well for the last 40 years. I am sure our turn to get hit by this new norm is around the corner, but for now, we can help.” Another major donor was the Ogden Industrial Development Corporation (OIDC), which emphasized their donation was part of their long-term commitment to the building of Ogden. “As a major historical investor in the Ogden Industrial Park, Continental Bakery and the Ogden Business Exchange, we have always taken a proactive role in developing Ogden’s economy,” OIDC said of their donation. “This is an unprecedented time in the history of Ogden; we wanted to participate in keeping Ogden’s most vulnerable companies operating.” Additional donations have been generously provided by Wadman Corporation, Marketstar, Utah Certified Development Company (Utah CDC), and Goldenwest Credit Union. Jason Davis, who manages the Ogden Business Information Center (BIC), said Ogden was uniquely situated because of its existing loan programs designed to support local businesses. “Support has always been the goal of our program. We’ve been focused on helping not only the smaller, family-owned businesses but also some of the larger local businesses recognized as keystones of the community that employ people in the Ogden area,” Davis said. “We didn’t have to create anything new… because of that, we’ve really been able to focus on helping those who haven’t been able to get funding through the Paycheck Protection Program or Economic Injury Disaster Loan under the pressure of these critical circumstances. We’ve done a good job so far; we just need to continue to get the word out.”
HELP FOR BUSINESS OWNERS If you’re a business owner still looking for financial assistance, the ELF offers loans up to $10,000, with 0% interest, and up to 12 months of deferred payments. More details about the program are available on the BIC webpage. We encourage businesses to confirm eligibility prior to applying by contacting the Business Information Center (BIC) by phone at (801) 629-8613, by e-mail or go to www. ogdenbusiness.com
DONATIONS WELCOME Ogden City is still accepting contributions of any size to support the ELF. If you would like to make a donation to help us assist local businesses, please contact Ogden City Community and Economic Development by e-mail, or by phone at (801)629-8910. 6 ogdenconnection.com | May-July 2020
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Online Reporting BY CAMERON STIVER
Online reporting allows citizens to file a police report online using a computer, tablet, smartphone, or kiosk at the Francom Public Safety Building for lower priority calls for service. When a citizen uses the online reporting system, they won’t have to wait for an officer to respond and can get a case number immediately. An example for the use of the online reporting system would be the loss/theft of an Ogden City garbage can. A case number is required to report the loss/theft of the garbage can to the Public Works Department. Instead of waiting for an officer to respond, an individual can file the report online and get the case number immediately. A valid email address and phone number are needed to file an online report. The online reports are reviewed by officers and sergeants, then sent to detectives if there is any information to follow-up on. There are certain types of calls that can be reported with the online reporting system, and there are a few questions that need to be answered before one can proceed in the online reporting system. If you can answer yes to these statements, your case is qualified to file a report online: 1) This is not an emergency. 2) This occurred within Ogden City Limits. 3) There are no known suspects. 4) This did not occur on Interstate 15.
City Ordinance Violation: Any city ordinance violations that are not generally covered in the Utah Criminal Code. Damaged Property: When property owned is damaged, destroyed, or defaced by force. Follow up/Supplemental: When victim has additional information to be added to an initial criminal report. Graffiti: When property owned is damaged or defaced by/with spray paint or similar damage. Harassment by Communication: When victim receives repeated communications via phone, cell phone, text, or other means that are unwanted or threatening in nature. Identity Theft: When identity of a person is used/taken by a suspect without permission for the purpose of criminal activity. Intelligence Case: Information that is obtained from the general public for the possible investigation of a criminal or suspected criminal offense. Littering: When a suspect, without the permission of the property owner, disposes, discards, dumps or throws away any property on the owner’s property. Lost/Missing Ogden City Owned Garbage Cans Only (Green or Blue): When you are unable to locate your Ogden City assigned garbage can (Green or Blue) to your place of residence/ apartment. Lost Property: When victim loses property that is not the result of a criminal offense.
5) This is not occurring right now.
Suspicious Activity: When the conduct or activity of another person/vehicle arouses the suspicion of the general public.
If you answered No to any of the above, call Dispatch at (801) 395-8221.
T-Case: When citizen suspects possible drug activity
Obviously, if there is an emergency, please dial 911 to speak with a dispatcher to report the emergency. A list of incidents that can be reported online is found below. Barking Dog: If a dog has excessive barking that is causing a disturbance to another person.
Theft: When items or property are removed from an unsecured location without the owner’s permission. Trespass: When the suspect enters and/or remains on or inside the property of another without permission Need a copy? If a copy of the report is needed, please contact the Ogden Police Records Division at 801-629-8067.
File a police report online Go here: For incidents like a barking dog, report it online.
www.ogdencity.com/OnlineReporting The Ogden Police Department remains committed to serve and protect the community and will always be there to do so.
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¡El Censo 2020 Esta Aquí! BY VIVIANA FELIX
El Censo 2020 contarà la población en los Estados Unidos y cinco territorios estadounidenses. El censo también se encuentra en la Constitución en el Artículo 1, Sección 2 que ordena que el país realice un recuento de su población una vez cada 10 años. El Censo 2020 marcará la vigésima cuarta vez que el país cuenta su población desde 1790.
seguro social, cuenta de banco, o ni te pide dinero. Puedes llenar tu formulario del censo por internet o teléfono en 13 idiomas incluyendo español. Si no has llenado tu formulario del censo antes del primero de junio un trabajador del censo tocara tu puerta para hacerte las preguntas en persona y llenar el censo por ti. Toda información proporcionada es confidencial y no se comparte con ninguna otra agencia ya sea federal o local.
El censo proporciona datos críticos que los legisladores, dueños de negocios, distritos escolares y muchas otras instituciones usan para tomar decisiones. Estos datos también se utilizan para la distribución de servicios, productos y apoyo diario para ti y tu comunidad. Cada año, miles de millones de dólares en fondos federales se destinan a hospitales, departamentos de bomberos, escuelas, carreteras y otros recursos basados en datos del censo. Los resultados del censo también determinan el número de representantes que cada estado tendrá en la Cámara de Representantes y se utiliza para la división de distritos legislativos del estado y del Congreso. Utah recibe $1,086 por año durante 10 años por cada persona contada en el censo. Esto significa más o menos $6.8 mil millones de dólares para nuestro estado. Este dinero se distribuye a todas las ciudades y condados de Utah impactando los programas y servicios en tu comunidad como HeadStart y almuerzos escolares. Como llenar el censo Recibirás una carta de invitación enviada por el censo a tu dirección de vivienda. Esta carta tendrá un código de identificación que se puede usar para llenar tu formulario por internet o por teléfono. Sin embargo, no es necesario tener el código de identificación para llenar el formulario, con que provees tu dirección es suficiente. El censo hace nueve (9) preguntas sencillas sobre cada persona que vive en tu casa: •
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Actualización Sobre El Coronavirus En Ogden
NOTICIA S DE LA CIUD AD EN ESPA ÑOL! PG. 8-9
BY VIVIANA FELIX
El coronavirus (COVID -19) es un nuevo tipo de virus que recientemente comenzó a enfermar a las personas. Los primeros casos fueron reportados en Wuhan, China, a mediados de diciembre del 2019, debido a que es un virus de fácil contagio que ahora está infectando a personas en todo el mundo. Los síntomas pueden aparecer en tan solo 2 días o hasta 14 días después de la exposición al COVID-19. Los síntomas comunes son fiebre, tos seca, y dificultad para respirar. Esta enfermedad puede ser leve. Sin embargo, en algunos casos es lo suficientemente grave como para requerir hospitalización. Aunque usted presente uno solo de estos síntomas mencionados, por favor llame para hacer un examen a los números telefónicos que se encuentran al final. Uno se puede contagiar a través de gotitas respiratorias cuando una persona infectada tose o estornuda y/o contacto físico cercano, como cuidar a una persona infectada. Usted puede hacer lo siguiente para prevenir el contagio de COVID-19: •
Lávese las manos frecuentemente con agua tibia y jabón por 20 segundos
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Evite tocarse la boca, la nariz o los ojos, ya que el virus se transmite por este medio
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Use cubre boca o máscaras faciales cuando salga de su casa
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Cuando salga trate de mantener su distancia social de al menos 6 pies de distancia con otras personas
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Evite contacto con personas que están enfermas
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Cúbrase la boca cuando tosa o estornude usando un pañuelo desechable, luego tírelo a la basura. Si no tiene un pañuelo de papel, estornude hacia el área de su codo (no sus manos).
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Limpie y desinfecte objetos y superficies que se tocan frecuentemente
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Evite visitas o visitar a personas que no viven en su casa
Como Practicar el Distanciamiento Social Es muy determinante e importante mantener el distanciamiento social. Dentro de esto se sugiere que cuando salga por necesidad o emergencia que salga solo una persona por familia. Salga lo menos posible, evite cualquier viaje no esencial, reunión publica o lugares donde se congreguen grandes grupos de personas. Cuando salga trate de mantener una distancia de al menos 6 pies con otras personas. También se recomienda que menores de edad y personas de la tercera edad se mantengan en sus casas. Exámenes Gratuitos del COVID-19 El congreso de los Estados Unidos aprobó la Ley de Ayuda, Alivio y Seguridad Económica de Coronavirus. Esta ley detalla que tenga usted o no tenga aseguranza medica no se le cobrar deducible o pago alguno por hacerse el examen de Coronavirus. Igualmente, el examen es gratis para personas sin documentos o sin estado migratorio en este país. No necesita identificación para hacerse el examen, solamente tendrá que dar su nombre y fecha de nacimiento. Antes de llegar al centro para hacerse el examen deber llamar para avisar de su llegada así el personal médico se puede preparar para recibirle.
En el área de Ogden llame a los siguientes números para coordinar su examen: • Intermountain Health Care - 844-442-5224 •
Midtown Community Health Clinic – 801-3935355
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Ogden City Council New Ways to Comment In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, the Ogden City Council is holding their Work Sessions and Council Meetings electronically through Zoom. As a result, general public comments will not be taken in person. The council is introducing new electronic methods through which residents can provide input on meeting agenda items and submit public comments. Residents can submit comments by filling out a Public Comment Submission Form at ogdencity.com/publicinput, leaving a message on a new public comment hotline (801-6298158), and by emailing the Council at citycouncil@ogdencity. com. The council encourages residents to submit their comments through one of the electronic options before the public hearing date but will also take live comments on items requiring a public hearing. Public comments received electronically are treated the same as in-person comments. Any comments submitted at 12 p.m. on the Monday before a council meeting will be added to the public record of that meeting. These comments are forwarded to the city council and, when appropriate, to the administration for review. The comments received will not be read during the council meetings but will be addressed by the council during the meeting. These new resources give residents various ways to submit public
A River Runs Through It‌ BY SHELBY WILLIS, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
Spring is here, and very quickly, we will see temperatures rise. As the weather improves, we are drawn to the water. Tubing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming are all activities that are typically found on our rivers and waterways. Here are a few tips to keep you safe this spring and summer: As the weather warms and the snow melts, the rivers rise. Along with an increase in water depth, the rivers increase in strength and force. Swift water is defined as water moving 1.5 miles per hour. This does not seem very problematic. Consider this the speed of a lazy river. More often, as the water level rises, the swiftness of the water increases substantially. A typical swiftmoving river is traveling at 4 to 8 miles per hour. Four miles per hour equates to a brisk walk, and 8 miles per hour is faster than most of us can sprint!
Stay safe!
As the weather warms and the snow melts, the rivers rise.
In addition to the speed of the water, the force of the water also increases. Water has tremendous force and can move objects and people with ease. The speed at which water is traveling can be very deceiving. A river flowing 8 miles per hour can swiftly move a car or small truck. Imagine how fast a person would move in this situation.
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comment. To that end, the council plans on continuing these electronic methods to submit public comment even after the COVID-19 crisis is over. This gives residents who cannot attend meetings the opportunity to have their voices heard. Council meetings will continue to be streamed live through Facebook; however, comments received through this platform will not be added to the public record of the meeting.
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During the spring runoff when the water levels rise, keep yourself, your children, and pets away from the riverbanks. A dog retrieving a toy in swift-moving water will be very difficult to save. Another factor to consider is that the rivers do not have smooth banks and riverbeds. There is vegetation, debris, rocks, and trees that are held underwater as the levels rise and increase in speed. Care must be taken to ensure you do not get caught up on these impediments. The force and speed of the water can quickly hold a person underwater, trapped against a tree or rock. When kayaking or tubing, wear a personal flotation device. Always ensure small children are wearing approved personal floatation devices. Finally, another inherent danger is the temperature of the rivers during spring and early summer. The typical temperature for the Ogden River in early springtime is between 40-50 degrees. In summer, the river warms to a balmy 68 degrees. These cool temperatures can quickly lead to hypothermia. A person can experience mild hypothermia in 6-7 minutes when exposed to 40-degree water. When choosing to swim, limit the time submerged in the cooler water. Children and pets have a delayed reaction to cool water and tend to ignore the cold. Ensure that your children and pets are warmed often and not left in cool water over long periods. Ogden is fortunate to have many opportunities to get out and enjoy nature. Be mindful of swift-moving water and be respectful of its power. Stay safe and enjoy the view.
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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 Human Resources: 801-629-8730
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May-July Events & Updates UPDATES Updates from Governor Gary Herbert Utah is aiming to reopen restaurants and Gyms and resume elective surgeries in early May. The plan is contingent on continued adherence to hygiene and social distancing rules. This plan unveiled by Gov. Herbert is set to gradually reopen the economy. Visit governor.utah.gov for the most up-to-date information. State Parks Utah State Parks are currently open - with some limitations where local health orders are in place. Visit https://stateparks.utah. gov/2020/03/16/covid-19-updates/ for a chart of which parks and amenities at parks are currently open. National Parks All Utah National Parks are listed as closed as of 4/25. On 4/22, President Trump announced they will reopen, but as of the time of this writing, there is not a timeline to say when this will take effect. Visit www.nps.gov/state/ut/index.htm for the most up-to-date information.
CITY EVENTS For up-to-date information on Ogden City Events, visit ogdencity.com/708/Events
FUN THINGS TO DO All the races are canceled, but don’t let that keep you from running. Join a virtual race by visiting https://runtasticevents.com/ conquer-covid19/?fbclid=IwAR1wIEptvX2FfiD71iNqy2WWtEuYg25-tcAm4cXdCePb00QCSOA9Bg_7Vh0 For up-to-date information for the Ogden Twilight Concerts, visit ogdentwilight.com For up-to-date information on Ogden Nature Center events, visit ogdennaturecenter.org/calendar For up-to-date information on Weber State Athletic events, visit weberstatesports.com For up-to-date information on Peery's Egyptian Theatre events, visit egyptiantheaterogden.com Drop off your extra food or supplies and pick up what you need at the Tri-City Exchange at 2067 North Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah
SCHOOL EVENTS School closures have been extended to the end of the school year..
Visit the Ogden City Arts Facebook page for up-to-date activities that cater to quarantine guidelines. Enjoy art virtually at this time and stay connected to your Ogden community! Ogden Farmers Market: for up-to-date information, go to farmersmarketogden. com Pioneer Days: for up-to-date information on rodeo and parade, go to ogdenpioneerdays.com
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A message to the class of 2020 We are currently working with your Student Body and Senior Class Officers in order to begin planning for the end of year graduation and celebrations that you deserve. We have many traditions at Ben Lomond that will carry on in some fashion. Our number-one concern at this time is that we keep you safe and follow all direction and guidance given to us by our governor and superintendent.
BEN LOMOND HIGH SCHOOL Seniors, I know that there is nothing I can write that will adequately express our love and concern for all of you. We know how hard you have worked in order to enjoy the ending of your amazing accomplishments as students at Ben Lomond High School. Our hearts break knowing that you are losing out on time spent with friends, teachers, counselors, coaches, and classmates.
OGDEN HIGH SCHOOL For the first time in our history, Ogden High School students are finishing the school year by working from home. But the seniors were back at school recently for an important academic check-up and to pick up their senior signs! Student cars were lined up down the block for the drive-through outing, and seniors were excited to see their teachers and friends. The school dismissal period has been hard for everyone, but especially for the seniors of 2020. They said they have missed their teachers and friends and shared many different reasons for staying motivated and continuing their school work at home. We asked them to tell us their thoughts about their COVID-19 senior graduation. “I’m Senior Class President and it’s been really tough, and I was really excited for all the end of year celebrations and giving my graduation speech to say goodbye to everyone, but the staff has been fantastic and we are working toward a great virtual graduation ceremony.” 14 ogdenconnection.com | May-July 2020
We do not know what the future looks like and when we will all be able to meet together as the class of 2020, but we do know that this will eventually pass. We are committed to honoring you! This may be at our scheduled graduation date of May 19th or into the summer when we are able to meet again. Regardless of the date, our promise is to celebrate and honor all of you as soon as it is safe. The faculty, staff, and administration are extremely proud of you! You have represented this amazing school well for three years and have ensured that the class of 2020 will always be remembered as one of the greatest in Ben Lomond history. Sincerely, Steve Poll Principal - Ben Lomond High School
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“I’ve been trying to stay positive and have had some other really awesome stuff happen like getting scholarships, so that helps me to stay excited for the future.” “Although we will never get the traditional graduation, it’s awesome to see our school come together and our teachers and principals working so hard to make it special for us.” “I think people should stay motivated because you’ve made it this far, and you should keep going to get through this and graduate. It’s worth it.” “It’s been hard to adjust and stay focused, but my parents are a great motivator, and I want to make them proud.” “I think it’s comforting to know our school is doing all they can to congratulate us and our efforts. I’m not saying I wouldn’t prefer a traditional graduation ceremony, but it’s still exciting because we’re graduating high school.” “We all need to stay motivated and have a plan for our future. We are all here supporting each other to help get through this difficult time, so remember to reach out if you need help. Graduation is worth it.”
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Earnest Nichols with the Women's Band in 1919.
Ogden’s Music Men BY SARAH LANGSDON
Ogden has been home to many talented people over the last 150 years. In past years, Joe McQueen, Sammy Brue, Roland Parry, and Moroni Olsen (voice of the magic mirror in Snow White) have all called Ogden home at one point in time. A name many might not recognize is Loring “Red” Nichols. The Nichols family moved to Ogden in 1905, when Ernest Nichols became a professor of music at Weber Academy. Ernest was credited with organizing the first band in Ogden and served as the head of the music department at Weber for 20 years. In 1917, he also created the Ogden ladies’ band in 1917, which was comprised of 30 members who played concerts throughout Ogden. During the end of World War I, the band played at the Union Station, welcoming home returning soldiers. He also created bands for the State Industrial School and the Boy Scouts. Nichols was involved in the musical landscape of Ogden until 1923, when he left Weber Academy and moved to California. In 1936, a musical study scholarship was established in his name in the city schools of San Leandro, California. Ernest passed away in 1948. The entire Nichols family was musically inclined. In 1911, Ernest and his four children provided musical entertainment at the Eighth Ward hall. The program consisted of songs, instrumental selections, and dancing. Loring Nichols, a wonder on the cornet, was just six at that time and played to more than 1,000 people. He credited his father’s “discipline” when it came to him practicing every day. He said that each discipline 16 ogdenconnection.com | May-July 2020
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was now worth $1000 to him. At the age of 15, Culver Military Academy in Indiana gave Loring a scholarship to attend and play for the school band. It was during his time at Culver that he began to garner national attention which led to him becoming the youngest professional bandleader. Starting at age 19, he was recording with greats like George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, and Glenn Miller. Red moved to New York City in 1923, where he teamed up with trombonist Miff Mole and recorded under the name The Red Heads. Starting in 1927, Red had his Five Pennies dance band and played throughout the country until World War II, when he broke up the band to enlist in the armed forces. He was rejected and went to work as a welder in the shipyards for the war efforts. Following the war, he resumed his career but played mostly in Las Vegas casinos and Los Angeles nightspots. He was described as a workaholic as he was rumored to have appeared on over 4,000 recordings during the 1920s alone. It was during the 1930s, when Red was conducting the Earl Carroll Vanities in Los Angeles, that he met Willa Inez Stutzman, one of the chorus girls. Willa and Red struck up a relationship and were married. In 1948, Danny Kaye starred in a movie of Red Nichols’s life story called “The Five Pennies.” The movie centered on the turning point in his career when, while traveling with his band, his daughter Dorothy was stricken with polio. The movie was a hit in Ogden as it highlighted a local boy who made it big. Red passed away at the age of 60 in 1965 after have a heart attack while in Las Vegas. His legacy, as well as his father’s, continues to live on in Ogden. As one person wrote in the Ogden Standard Examiner, “No one can estimate the great good that this man did for Ogden.”
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Women in Business INTRO BY RYAN SPELTS
Ogden is graced with many powerful women business leaders. We have had the honor of highlighting twelve of them in this issue. Our plan was to partner with a local retailer and to treat these wonderful ladies to a fun evening of getting their makeup and hair done while allowing them to try on clothing for the photoshoot. But as you might imagine, the COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench in our plans. So instead of a professional group photo, we traveled to the homes of these wonderful women and took a porch picture of them, from a distance, individually or in small groups. It was so much fun to meet them and to capture the strength they each have as they represented themselves and their companies. We were also inspired by their stories which, you will find on the following twelve pages. Ogden is stronger because of these women. I have always been inspired by amazing women. I had an entrepreneur grandmother who had a hair salon and beauty school. My
mother is an entrepreneur who is a wedding planner and florist. My wife is the owner of Connection Publishing, which creates this magazine. These women inspire me, and our staff is much more powerful because of the women who work with us. One of the women we interviewed said, “I don’t know what to say about myself, I haven’t accomplished anything!” I couldn’t believe my ears. She is an inspiring woman who runs a successful business and is someone who I look up to. I asked her to still be part of this feature because she could inspire the next generation of aspiring women entrepreneurs and leaders. Over the next several pages, you will find the bios of each woman featured. Most of them are your neighbors, and you probably know some of them. These women are leaders and examples of the best that we have, and we are honored to have them highlighted. We were inspired by their stories and believe you will be too.
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that if you want change, you must put in your time. Debbie is also very involved in the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce, where she was recently nominated as the Volunteer of the Year. Today, she credits most of what she has learned in her volunteer experiences for helping her know how to run a business. She learned marketing, finance, people skills, and how to pull off a great event. Debbie graduated from Weber State University with a BIS in Communication, Psychology, and Nutrition. Debbie has four wonderful children who have four wonderful spouses and is the proud grandmother of 12. They all live around Ogden, and Debbie wouldn't want to live anywhere else. A little over a decade ago, Brent and Debbie opened TimeLess Medical Spa & Weight Loss Clinic. They felt it would be a great way to keep busy and involved after Brent retired. Debbie’s dream job was to counsel people on how to lose weight and live a healthy life, and the clinic provided her that opportunity. They have a full service medical spa overseen by Brent Williams, MD. You can tell that TimeLess Medical Spa is run with care and love because the staff is kind and helpful. The atmosphere is welcoming and calming, which makes TimeLess a great place to create your own TimeLess look.
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When you get a life-threatening illness, it can change your priorities. For Jodi Orgill Brown, it simply magnified the life she was already living. After starting her career in hightech Corporate America, Jodi had a “this is not what I want to do with my life” epiphany. She needed to obtain a job where she could make a difference. She jumped industries and started working with non-profit organizations, beginning with raising money to help build the Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital. It didn’t take long to realize she had found her passion. Jodi loved being part of something bigger than herself and working with good people to find solutions for community problems. Within a few years, she’d developed a reputation for being a force for good in the nonprofit world and was often sought after when new projects would come up. But when she and her husband, Tolan, had their fourth child, Jodi decided to stay home and work as a mom. Soon, though, she was approached by the Weber Human Services Foundation, and she started working part-time around her busy family schedule. She found that, when she believed in a cause or project, her heart just wouldn’t let her say no. During that time, Jodi experienced some odd health issues, which caused her to visit her doctor on a few occasions. But with no reason to believe the health concerns were
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related, neither she, nor her doctors, paired the symptoms together or realized there was a central cause for the changes. The symptoms, though individually explainable, continued to increase in gravity. Dizzy spells and headaches debilitated her normal functioning, and bouts of vertigo made it difficult for her to even walk without gripping a handrail. Eventually, her doctor ordered an MRI, and then all the symptoms made sense. Jodi had a tumor in her brain. Though originally told the tumor was inoperable, the Browns found a neurosurgeon at the University of Utah who believed he could perform the life-saving operation. But the surgery to remove the tumor thrust her into a new battle with a series of major sideeffects and complications, including facial paralysis , hearing loss, and a brain infection. The woman who always made the effort to give back suddenly found herself on the other side of the table. She was the one who needed help—her whole life had changed. After a series of surgeries and a long fight for her life, Jodi finally returned home to her family. When she shared her story, people were shocked and inspired. With much encouragement, she wrote her memoir and started accepting invitations to speak. Her book, “The Sun Still Shines,” won multiple awards and became an Amazon bestseller and Prime Reading Pick. Jodi still strives to make a difference through her work as a nonprofit consultant, author (currently she has 4 published books), and a professional speaker. Her story is inspiring, and there simply isn’t enough room here to cover all that it entails, so we recommend getting her book to read about her amazing battle for life and healing.
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At ten years old, Sheree Yu immigrated with her family from Taiwan. Originally in Tennessee, Her family established a restaurant but decided to sell and move to California in order to make flights back home to Taiwan shorter. Her It took Sheree 12 years father left to fulfill the dream to scope things out to reopen the family in California restaurant Maple and when Gardens, but she did it! he returned, he told her that there was a change of plans. They were moving to Utah. He had visited a friend here and found this to be a great place to raise a family. They opened Maple Gardens in Ogden in 1981. Sheree grew up helping in the restaurant and loved learning from her parents how to run it. She grew up and went her own way, leaving the restaurant to her parents and eventually her siblings to run. She even made an attempt at opening her own restaurant in Clearfield that didn’t make it. She credits that failure as a powerful learning experience for her and an important part of her journey. When she read on Facebook that her family
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was planning to close the restaurant, she had the dream that someday she would reopen the family restaurant Maple Gardens again. It took her 12 years to fulfill that dream. She continued to work in the restaurant industry during that time and helped a friend open a sandwich shop. She had planned to become one of his first franchises and was running his Ogden location. She remembers there was a photo of the Union Station in the store and she would often look at that picture and imagine herself opening Maple Gardens in the restaurant space within the station. While this was the goal, she didn’t feel as though the timing was right. She didn’t have the savings she needed and she wasn’t sure if she could make it happen. One day, she was driving to work and was in a serious car accident. Though she was ok, the accident made her realize that now was the perfect time to go after her dream. She didn’t want to wait for some unknown future time, she wanted to open her family’s restaurant again. She talked to her dad and got his support and was able to work with Ogden City to get a loan and open her restaurant. It was not easy; she worked for nearly a year on getting the location up and running and opened the new Maple Gardens in December 2019. Known for very fresh, never frozen food, their most popular dish is Szechuan Chicken. When asked what is in the recipe, she says, “It’s an ancient Chinese secret; if I told you, I would have to kill you!” With the help of family friend, Joe, her kitchen manager, Migo Wang, and her cousin, Hsainyang, they each helped Sheree make a 12 year dream become reality.
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Bara and JaNae are partnering to launch a brand-new Hypnotherapy practice here in Ogden. These two business partners connected through a mutual desire to help people with emotional healing. But, what is Hypnotherapy? Bara explains it like this: “By accessing the sub-conscious mind, hypnotherapy enables clients to overcome self-defeating negative beliefs and maladaptive behaviors. This frees them to achieve their potential and enjoy a more fulfilling life.”
And what does that mean for you? Everyone has difficult and painful life experiences. Sometimes we hold onto them and can’t let go. Our past baggage is a factor in how we think, feel, and behave today. Hypnotherapy helps us to look into the feelings that have become buried in our subconscious mind. JaNae says, “The process is about making new decisions. When something happens to us, it changes our point of view. Sometimes, those views hurt us in the future. It’s about changing the way we view ourselves and our situations.” Bara has a lifetime of experience. And now she’s specializing in abolishing emotionally induced pain and illness, overcoming pornography, and diminishing anxiety and stress. She’s very excited to begin this new adventure. JaNae specializes in desensitizing sexual abuse, treating childhood trauma,
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and improving self-esteem. Her training as a hypnotherapist has allowed her to use her experiences to help others. She uses her own forgiveness journey to guide her in helping others. “Many people have had very hard experiences, and it gives those events meaning when we can help them use adversity for a higher purpose. This was the reason I was drawn to hypnotherapy.” Hypnotherapy is about connecting with your subconscious mind. We all carry around issues, and we don’t even realize that they can be negatively affecting our health and happiness. During a treatment session, clients are awake, conscious, and in control the whole time. They are never going to do or say anything that goes against their conscience or that they don’t intend to do. Hypnotherapy helps us improve ourselves. Anxiety can be calmed. Emotional eaters can have their cravings reduced. Smokers can experience a reduced desire to smoke. People who have behaviors they want to change can see a big difference through working with their subconscious minds. If we can remove the emotional causes of our problems, then we will be free to experience life more joyfully. Bara says, “We are excited to see many people in the Ogden area receive this life-changing therapy.”
Bara and JaNae have a mutual desire to help people with emotional healing.
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Eli Madrigal
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Eli Madrigal is the owner of the Rancho Market Grocery Store Chain. She’s been running them very successfully for fourteen years. There are nine stores along the Wasatch Front, most surrounding the Salt Lake City area, but we are pleased to have two stores in Ogden, 905 E 26th ST, and 404 Washington Blvd. One of the best things about Rancho Markets is the produce. They have great prices on staples such as apples, bananas, lemons, and limes. It’s the best place to stock up on avocados, peppers, and jicama. Jicama is one of the best fresh veggies out there, and if you’ve never tried it, you should. Eli and her team work very hard every day to make sure everything is fresh. They work directly with the farmers to find the best produce in each season, and they are always looking for a great deal to pass along to their customers. A new project for Eli and her team has been the ice-cream counter. They make yummy Mexican-style ice cream right there in the store. They have the basic traditional flavors, vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate, as well as some more adventurous choices such as mango-chili, tamarind, watermelon, passionfruit, and coconut-pineapple. “My favorite is strawberry vanilla,” Eli says. Come and bring your kids for ice cream and see what their favorite will be. They have a great selection of specialty flavors. Rancho has been working directly with a locally-owned family farm called Spring Creek to make the best quality grassfed beef available in their stores. They have spent a lot of time to find the finest product around. Make sure to ask for it when you stop by the meat counter.
Eli has worked very hard to succeed in a male-dominated industry, and promotes internally to see women equally represented in her company.
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Agent Nicki Seamons has been working in insurance since 2012. She grew up in Switzerland, and she came to the US in 1994 for a short visit. But then she met her wonderful husband, and she’s been here ever since. She has three amazing daughters. Nicki loves to read, run, hike, and enjoy the outdoors. Nicki went back to work after raising her kids. She’s known Shawn Iverson for eighteen years, but she went to work with him after they connected at a social event, and she found out he really needed some help. The thing Nicki likes most about her job is the chance to help people and to see how grateful they are. “When someone calls in with a problem, and they don’t know how it fix it, it’s wonderful to be able to help. Some of our clients have come to feel like family, and I love to go the extra mile for them.” Tonya Rigby, Personal Lines Manager, grew up here in Ogden. She has been working in the insurance industry for twenty-nine years. She is happily married. Her blended family includes six wonderful children, two darling grandchildren, and two more babies on the way. The reason she has kept doing this for so long is that Tonya loves helping people, saving them money, and building lifetime relationships with her clients. “I enjoy protecting people and the things that they treasure most.” Agent Brenda Payan has been working in insurance for about seven years. She is the mom of two and was raised in Heber, UT. She speaks both English and Spanish and started off working as a translator for another insurance company. From there, she obtained her own license. Her language skills allow her
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to assist more of the members of the community here in Ogden. She enjoys being able to help clients understand what they’re getting. “Everyone is required to have insurance, but not everyone understands why they need it or the benefits it gives them. I love explaining that. I want everyone to feel like we are part of the same team and we are here to help each other.” We also want to recognize our office staff Celeste Wadman, Kristen Ferrin, and Brinley Ferrin for all their hard work, dedication, and amazing skills! “Our business is about people, helping and serving them, and holding their hand through the process of insurance and filing claims.” -Shawn Iverson
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Denette Stanger & Lisa Blake
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It’s uncomfortable to talk about domestic violence, but the reality is, even here in Utah, one in three women will experience some form of it within their lifetimes. The YCC Crisis Center is on the front lines, providing protection, support, resources and training to those in need. Services are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day. Executive Director, Margaret Rose said, “My goal is to create opportunities through education, not just for our clients but also for our staff. We work to develop their skills and opportunities to lead and make decisions. Denette and Lisa are prime examples of upand-coming leaders in their field, and I’m proud to work with them.” Education is big part of what the center does. They teach people the skills they need to become selfsufficient. They help with training, writing resumes, and preparing for employment. They provide help, support, and remove the shame associated with domestic violence. Lisa reminds everyone that, “It is vital that victims understand that abuse is not their fault.” Denette Stanger is the Victim Assistance Center Manager. The center provides help to victims of sexual assault and domestic
violence. They provide the Crisis Shelter for families fleeing violence. YCC also has an on-site daycare, adult education, a head-start program, and housing assistance. They send caseworkers out into the community to help wherever they are needed. Lisa oversees the Domestic Violence Shelter. “Sometimes we picture a big institutional room, with tons of bunk beds and hard scratchy blankets. That’s not what it’s like. We make the environment as homelike as possible.” The shelter is there to provide a safe secure place for people when they aren’t safe at home. Denette says, “We need donations, products, supplies, and financial support. With the current concerns with social distancing and protecting everyone’s health, the shelter has a great need for cleaning supplies. Anything you use in your home, we use here.” Volunteers support the programs at YCC. They answer the crisis line, help around the shelter, do reception work, and even respond on scene to domestic violence incidents and support survivors through exams. They also help with fundraising, special events and projects such as cleaning, yard work, organization projects, and donation drives. The Crisis Center is still operating and providing all their services. “We’ve had to find new creative ways to work with people,” Denette explained. With current social distancing, it’s been a challenge but they are making it work. The community has pitched in. Someone wanting to support a local restaurant bought a large number of take-out meals, and then donated them to the shelter. Another community member brought disinfectant and sanitizers. “Ogden is a wonderful area and is very supportive of the needs of the community. Thank you!”
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Mitzi Fluckiger is the woman behind each precious stone they sell at Aaron’s Jewelry, and her childhood experiences really shaped her into who she is today. “I had to be a scrappy little thing because life was hard early on.” Her mother passed away when she was a year old, and her dad tried his best to raise them as a single parent for a time. For years, he was paying off medical bills, and going to college was not an option for them. Her dad taught her how to work hard, and she knew really early in life if she set her mind to something, she could figure out a way to accomplish it. Life became more challenging when her father remarried a woman that didn’t get along well with Mitzi and her siblings. They all left home early, and Mitzi tested out of high school so she could work full time. She worked an entry-level bookkeeping job during the day and waited tables at night. She learned how to do things like job costing, invoicing, and payroll, and she continues to use those skills today!
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see a woman in charge of the spending. She explained that their dynamics as a couple are perfect. Jay is brilliant at making jewelry, and she is great at supplying him with what he needs to create. In the jewelry business, it’s common for high-dollar deals to not involve contracts, and Mitzi’s integrity towards the deals with her vendors has paid off. “Half of our vendors come see us in our store and let us shop through what they have and compare it against what we already have.” Mitzi raved about how much she loves each person who is a part of their business, whether they are vendors, employees, or customers.
By far, the scariest transition in her life was when they decided to move out of their Mitzi and her husband, Jay, bought into the locations in the malls. family business of They didn’t know if their Aaron's Jewelry 6 customers would follow months after they them to their new location. married. 5 years Their customers were loyal later, they bought out Mitzi raves about and, as Mitzi said, “It was the others and were how much she loves the best thing we’ve ever running the business each person who is a done.” At Aaron's Jewelry, from that point. part of their business, they repair jewelry and Mitzi dove in and was whether they are glasses, make custom trained in diamond pieces, and are famous grading and obtained vendors, employees, for their elk ivory pieces. her Gemological or customers. Mitzi is passionate about Institute of America what she does, she is brave certification. Mitzi enough to take risks, and said a lot of vendors she knows when to say no. were surprised to
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Karyl Chase
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Karyl Chase is the Program Manager for the Senior Companion Program, and she loves her work. She says that, “We’re in the business of human connection.”
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The Senior Companion Program has been carefully designed to benefit the volunteers and the clients. This is a federal program that provides help to the elderly who want to stay in their homes, and also supports older adults to provide meaningful service. The elderly can become more and more socially isolated as physical limitations make it difficult for them to get out. And, as we’ve all experienced lately, social isolation isn’t good for anyone! In spite of the current health concerns, people are still providing service. One volunteer, former social worker, Linda Christensen, has a client, over 100 years old, who she usually visits several times a week. And in spite of social distancing, Linda was so concerned for her that she felt she had to go and check. She was determined to do it safely, so she donned a gown, mask, and gloves, and continued to care for her client. She was able to clean and restock her fridge and make sure she had plenty of fresh food. Our community is so ready to reach out a helping hand. Karyl says, “Right now, we need volunteers desperately. We have the capacity for 20-25 more volunteers that we can deploy very soon. Currently, we have a waiting list of about 200 people who need to be visited.”
program, volunteers need to be between 55 and 90 years old, be in good health, and able to provide light support such as helping with errands and getting groceries, companionship, company, and engagement. As a volunteer, you get cost re-imbursement for miles driven, meals, etc. There is no cost to the clients. The goal is to enable seniors who live alone to stay in their homes. “Please contact us NOW and start the enrollment process remotely.” The best part of this program is the friendships that are formed when two people get to know each other and spend time together. There is a careful process of matching volunteers with clients, based on their needs and skills. Having a companion visiting is wonderful support for families who don’t live near their elderly relatives. The volunteers keep an eye on their clients and can alert family members if they have a health or wellness concern. It’s also a great support to families to have help running errands and so forth. It gives them time to just be together when they visit. Now is a great time to take the time to help those around us who are in need.
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Her mother worked for America First Credit Union, which led Kimberli Green to follow in her footsteps. Kimberli has two young boys and, while pregnant with her oldest, planned on being a stay-at-home mom. “I lasted about six months before I realized there had to be a way to do both.” She said, at the time, there was a stigma attached to having a career and being a mother, but she had the very best example. Her mom was a professional and an excellent role model. In conversation, her mother asked if Kimberli loved her. “What a crazy question, yes,” she replied. Kimberli’s mom explained that she worked 40+ hours per week during her kids’ lives, and they still managed to have great relationships. She said if it was possible for their family, she knew Kimberli could also have a rewarding career, a family, and her boys would love her just as much. “I want people to realize you don’t have to pick one or the other,” Kimberli said. After receiving the ATHENA Award from the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce in January 2020, Kimberli noted that the idea of a work-life balance is sometimes impossible. Some days she can be the best mom, and others she can be the best employee, but, “I’m never both of those people at the same time.” It’s a give and take to find what works for the individual. Kimberli began her America First career as a teller in high school. “One of the many reasons I love America First is that I’ve never felt I had to work harder because of my gender. People are rewarded based on what they accomplish,” she said. Her leaders
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her store called Simply Eden, just over the hill in Eden, where she sells all-natural soaps, lotions, bath bombs, lip balms, lotion bars, body mousse (thick whipped body butter), face cream, and muscle-rub cream. All of the milk is sourced locally with local goat farmers. One of the most important factors in her business is that she controls ALL of the ingredients she makes her products with. Some natural product manufacturers purchase pre-made bases for their products and then ad fragrances to their liking. The reason Simply Eden has developed such a tremendous following is because she doesn’t purchase anything pre-made. Everything is made from scratch in their store in Eden. In fact, when you are shopping, you will often find them in the process of creating their products right there in front of you. When she first started making soaps, she turned her kitchen into her laboratory. She has two rules: (1) products have to be good at what they do and (2) they have to feel good on your skin. She is very particular about that. She doesn’t want to use a lotion or creme that feels oily or greasy on the skin, no matter how good it is for your skin. When she finally got overwhelmed with her projects and the mess
it created in her kitchen, she built a kitchen in her basement and continued her projects there until she bought her storefront and moved production to the store. Goat milk contains natural properties that help make it one of the best natural ingredients available for your skin. For one, it contains alpha hydroxy acids which help break down bonds between dead cells and remove them from your body. It is also packed with vitamins and minerals, which nourish your skin, and the natural fats and oils help keep the skin soft and moisturized. Currently, Athena has two main goals for the coming year. One is to transition people to refillable containers so they can produce less plastic waste, and the other is to create a shampoo bar. She likes the idea of a bar because it doesn’t require containers at all. Athena and her staff are very kind and willing to help you find exactly what you need. This is a great place to go if you have sensitive skin or if you simply want to decrease your exposure to synthetic soaps, lotions, and chemicals. It is 100% worth the drive over the pass to visit Simply Eden. I know I will be back.
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+ RECIPES
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Pancake Mix Muffins RECIPE FROM TWINMOMREFRESHED.COM, PHOTO BY HAILEY MINTON
Pancake mix. Follow the directions on the package for making the batter. Toppings - Add in your favorites or whatever you have on hand. This could include chocolate chips, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, cinnamon sugar, cheese, bacon, or turkey.
COOKING WITH KIDS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix batter well. Have the kids help! Pour into a well-greased mini muffin tin. Add in toppings. Use a fork to push toppings in and cover them with the batter. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Healthy NO Bake Cookies RECIPE FOUND AT ACOUPLECOOKS.COM, PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS
These are really good if your looking for a chocolate treat without all the sugar. 6 Tbs coconut oil (divided) ¼ c. plus 2 Tbsp peanut butter (divided) ¼ c. plus 1 Tbsp Grade A dark maple syrup (divided) ¼ c. dutch process (or dark) cocoa powder 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 pinch of kosher salt 1 c. rolled oats Place 9 cupcake liners into a muffin tin. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 5 tablespoons coconut oil and stir together 2 tablespoons peanut butter, ¼ c. maple syrup, ¼ c. cocoa powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 pinch of kosher salt. When fully combined, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup rolled oats. Spoon into cupcake liners. Refrigerate while making the peanut butter topping. In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together ¼ cup peanut butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Spoon the warm peanut butter mix over the chocolate oat mixture. Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes until set. Store in refrigerator.
TIPS TO GET STARTED!
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Set aside a specific time to make your recipes, let your kids make choices, and know things are going to get messy!
SCHOOL-AGE
SCHOOL-AGE KID RECIPES Dark Chocolate Hummus RECIPE FROM ACOUPLECOOKS.COM, PHOTO BY HAILEY MINTON
This surprising dip for fruit and pretzels is a hit for children, parties, and showers! Try dipping a pretzel and adding blueberries to the top. Fruit - Strawberries, pineapple, green apple slices, salty pretzels 15-oz can chickpeas 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave syrup, add more if you like it sweeter 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Drain the liquid from the chickpeas into a glass measuring cup and reserve. To the bowl of a food processor, add the chickpeas, tahini, maple or agave syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, and 2 Tablespoons water or the water from the chickpea can. Puree for 30 seconds, then scrape down the bowl. Taste; if necessary, add a bit more syrup to your liking. Add additional 1-2 Tablespoons water and puree again to get a creamy consistency. Store refrigerated for 7-10 days
Simple Breakfast in Muffin Tins RECIPE AND PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS
This has been a favorite family recipe for years now. Grey, our youngest, saw that I was making these and asked for them to be made for his birthday this year (it’s in September, ha ha). He loves this eggy concoction. 7 eggs ¼ cup milk 1 cup of ham (bacon, sausages, etc) diced 1 cup of cheese (cheddar, pepper jack are our favorites) 36 Tater Tots • • • • •
Spray muffin tin with non stick spray Preheat oven to 375 degrees Put 3 tater tots in the bottom of each muffin tin. Pour mixed eggs and milk into each muffin tin. Add meat and cheese and salt and pepper
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Yield: 12 muffins Eat with a little ketchup or salsa on top. Enjoy !
TEENAGER
Pizza Quesadillas RECIPE AND PHOTO BY HAILEY MINTON
Mozzarella cheese Flour Tortillas Pepperoni For one pizza quesadilla, add 8 - 10 pepperoni to a pan. Cook until crispy and then remove them from the pan and onto a plate. Lay a tortilla down in the pan, with low heat, and add 1/2 cup of cheese (more or less) on top of the tortilla. Place the pepperoni on top of the cheese. Add the other tortilla to the top. Once the cheese starts to melt and the bottom tortilla gets crispy, flip it to the other side to crisp up the other tortilla and get the cheese gooey. Cut it into 6 pieces and enjoy! *If you’re making pizza quesadillas for the family, using cooking scissors makes cutting the quesadillas go a lot quicker!
Easy Baked Flautas (Taquitos) RECIPE FOUND AT ACOUPLECOOKS.COM,PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS
Our family LOVED these. They were so easy to make. My favorite part was watching my children go back for seconds. The crispy shells with a dash of salt, cheesy refried beans in the middle, and homemade guacamole a la mode made this dish a hit! 2 green onions, sliced thin (optional) 1 ½ c. refried beans ¼ c. salsa 1 tsp chilli powder ¾ c. shredded cheddar cheese 14, 6 inch flour tortillas 2 Tbsp. olive oil, for brushing ¼ tsp kosher salt, for sprinkling For dipping: guacamole, salsa, or sour cream Preheat oven to 425 degrees. I didn’t have green onions but I’ll bet they would add a lot of flavor to these flautas. I used canned refried beans. Spoon into a mixing bowl along with green onions, salsa, chili powder, and shredded cheese. Lay a tortilla on your counter. Spoon 2 to 3 scoops of the refried bean mixture in the middle of the shell. Roll tightly and lay the seam down on a baking sheet. Repeat until your pan is full. When the flautas are together, brush the tops with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp and browned. Serve with salsa, guacamole or sour cream. You can also freeze these for another night.
Homemade Guacamole BY MELISSA SPELTS 4 avocados ¾ cup salsa or diced tomatoes with jalapeños salt and pepper to taste Mix in blender and eat. Yum.
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+ ARTS & CULTURE
Art and Toilet Paper, Who Knew? BY LORIE BUCKLEY
VIRTUAL STROLL!
Share your creative endeavors with us using
#ogdensharesart on Instagram or Facebook. Then, follow along on @ogden_ arts (Instagram), or @Ogdencityarts (Facebook) to virtually stroll with us during First Friday Art Stroll on May 1, 2020.
Let me guess… You currently have 5,892 rolls of toilet paper in your closet or you are like me and are rationing your four remaining rolls. Sometimes at night, when my family is sleeping, I secretly hold them and whisper, “My precious, my precious.” We all know hard times can bring out the best in people; unfortunately, we also see the worst rearing its ugly head. Our world is fighting an invisible enemy, and some think that hoarding toilet paper is the key to victory. Why toilet paper, you ask? I don’t believe anyone knows. It’s like the rush to buy the “it” toy at Christmas time. I never get the memo, I’m always the last to know. During times of crisis, I like to avoid bad news and focus on the good: things that make me smile, that make my heart sing.
The creative community of Ogden has been a shining beacon in this COVID-19 mess we are in.
Social distancing? No problem! Creatives have risen to the challenge, posting live feeds and images of their art, music, poetry, dance, and more. Ogden’s own First Friday Art Stroll was held virtually for the first time on April 3, 2020. Using the hashtag #ogdensharesart, local galleries, businesses, and the Ogden community gathered to share their creativity. Since it worked so well, we are doing it again. Share your creative endeavors, whether it be traditional art, cooking, gardening, woodwork, or whatever your hands have created. Share it with us using #ogdensharesart on Instagram or Facebook. Then, follow along on @ogden_arts (Instagram), or @Ogdencityarts (Facebook) to virtually stroll with us during First Friday Art Stroll on May 1, 2020. Utah Arts Alliance has a fun and engaging program called Connect. Normally held as a public event, Connect exists to allow
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artists to share their art out into the world. Artists can show two pieces of artwork to be judged by the participating artists and the patrons attending the event. Connect held its first virtual event on Friday, April 10. Using a combination of Zoom and Facebook, the event was a smashing success. Artists submitted their artwork to the Connect – Share Your Art Facebook group, then joined a Zoom call with over 35 participants. Connect is a perfect way to safely socialize and enjoy the arts. Watch for their next event coming soon. Missing the local music scene? At-home concerts are the next best way to check in on local musicians! Ogden City Amphitheater has been sharing links to these musical gems. Their latest share was from Ogden City Limits, who has been releasing video podcasts highlighting the studio process of local musicians recording original music. Art always finds a way to soothe the soul. Even though we can’t go out in person, these virtual havens have become a place to connect, distract, retain sanity, and even laugh. Who knows, we might even see some toilet paper sculptures popping up in the near future. Of course, they won’t be coming from me. It’s now become a contest in my house; you know, the rationing. How few squares can you use? I seem to be losing, but I think my family might be cheating. Short of installing toilet paper roll cameras, I’ll have to trust them until I devise a plan to prove otherwise. Also, my rolls don’t seem to be breeding with each other in my closet. Maybe I have all females, maybe the temperature isn’t just right. Does anyone else have this problem? Send help! Toilet paper, or art…. both are very precious to me and are helping me to deal with this crap.
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EMMA RIMA Juno - 3rd Place
POPULAR CHOICE WINNER878 VOTES! (AGE 15+): ROSE WAMBSGANSS
PUBLISHERS CHOICE WINNER (AGE 14-): KAMRYNN PETERSEN
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POPULAR CHOICE WINNER (AGE 14-): SITORA GILBOY Music Cat -Wins $25
PUBLISHERS CHOICE WINNER (AGE 15+): JAYCEE GRAY Serenity - Wins $50
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