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s we move into the Summer months and optimistically look forward to things slowly normalizing day by day, I Iook at where we are today as a community, and I’m so proud of the people of Ogden. It is truly an honor to represent this community.

This week, I presented a budget proposal to the Ogden City Council that reflects the overall financial health of our community and puts us on the same trajectory that we were on in 2020, prior to the global pandemic. None of us knew a year ago that we would come out of this with our local economy looking like we’ll make a very strong recovery; many other cities across the nation are not necessarily in the same position.

With a strong performing economy coupled with all of the elevated quality of life attributes that are in reach, we all enjoy tremendous access to opportunity here.

Through the pandemic, Ogden continued to receive recognition and accolades, and these are a direct reflection of our residents and business owners that make up the fabric of this community. Here are just a few of those recognitions: •

#9 Best-Performing City in the Nation - Milken Institute

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5 Cities Ready to Build with Remote Workers in Mind - Bloomberg

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Top 50 Best Cities for Starting a Business - Inc.

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Top 20 U.S. Cities for Manufacturers - Global Trade Magazine

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12 Small Towns with Beautiful Architecture - Readers Digest

These accolades are, in part, due to a community of “makers” who all have a “can-do” mentality and the grit and determination to move forward and do what is right and good for our neighbors. Furthermore, through all of this, the greater Ogden area was listed as the number one city for job creation in the entire nation!

I’m very excited for the prospect of coming together again to celebrate with each other. This Summer, we’ll see events coming back online in Ogden. The Farmers Market kicks off in May, Pioneer Days Rodeo will be returning in July, and the Ogden Twilight Concert Series is already sold out and launches shows in August! Our community is looked at by many across the state as a hot spot for arts, culture, and events, and I’m very happy to see these events back in our community.

In parting, I have one last piece of great news that I want to share. The Ogden Airport has just launched round-trip air service from Ogden to Burbank, California through Avelo Airlines. This air service runs six days per week and is delivered on a beautiful and new 737 Boeing Aircraft. They boast everyday low fares, small airport convenience, and a smooth, caring experience. We hope you’ll consider flying Ogden when you’re considering Southern California as a destination.

Thank you all for your continued kindness and consideration. Ogdenites continue to amaze me with generosity and caring, and I’m proud to be a part of this great city.

All the best, Mayor Mike Caldwell

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Farmers Market Ogden

BY HAILLE VAN PATTEN

Farmers Market Ogden returns to Historic 25th Street this summer with more opportunities to buy fresh, buy local! Join us for 17 weeks of supporting local produce, artisan, grocery, and prepared food vendors. Farmers Market

Ogden will run Saturdays, May 22 through September 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (formerly 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

Last summer, we held a modified version of Farmers Market Ogden entirely in the 300 block of Historic 25th Street, with grocery vendors only. This summer, we are thrilled to be planning a return to our typical Farmers Market Ogden layout spanning three full blocks of Historic 25th Street from Wall Ave. to Washington Blvd. Along with this expansion, we are pleased to welcome live music back into the market!

Community yoga will be held every market Saturday in the Municipal Park at 9 a.m. - just

remember to bring your own mat. Farmers Market Ogden also is an authorized SNAP/ EBT, DUFB, and Produce RX retailer. Use these benefits at Farmers Market Ogden by visiting the info booth at the intersection of Historic 25th Street and Grant Avenue. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase any SNAP-eligible foods, including fruits, veggies, herbs, meats, fish, poultry, baked goods, breads, dairy, and more.

A key component of Farmers Market Ogden is the participation of Historic 25th Street businesses. We encourage market attendees to plan extra time to browse the galleries, retail stores, and other local businesses on Historic 25th Street and Washington Boulevard, as well as in Nine Rails Creative District and The Junction. Grab a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants before browsing the shops for artisan goods and other creations.

We are staying informed on the situation surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to evaluate Farmers Market Ogden moving forward as suggested by the local health department and city officials.

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Ogden City's 1st Annual

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Date: May 26, 2021 Time: 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Location: Ogden City Amphitheater *COVID precautions will be in effect. Masks will be mandatory.

Come find a great job!

Please visit the Farmers Market Ogden 2021 event page on Facebook or www.farmersmarketogden.com

Conserve Water This Season

BY MATTHEW HAACK - OGDEN CITY WATER CONSERVATION COORDINATOR

Ogden City receives water from both surface and underground sources. Source levels are directly proportionate to precipitation and snowpack. This past winter provided below average snowpack. The result is that Ogden City will face a water shortage during 2021. In order to provide adequate resources for life-essential processes, city residents must implement water conservation practices. Ogden City residents are encouraged to reduce their water use by 5%.

The largest use of water among residential properties is landscape irrigation. It is possible to maintain an attractive

landscape while using less water. The key is to provide irrigation water only when necessary and in the most efficient manner.

An efficient irrigation system will provide uniform distribution with minimal overspray and drift onto non-irrigable surfaces. To help residents achieve an efficient irrigation system, Ogden City provides a free water audit program. The program consists of several field tests that address irrigation system deficiencies. The audit also provides a suggested irrigation schedule. Residents can call in or schedule an appointment online. 801-629-8329 www.ogdencity.com/482/Conservation Water conservation is a group effort. While individual actions may not seem to amount to significant savings, the compound effect can have a huge impact. In conservation, the following mantra holds water: “Every drop counts!”

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CITY COUNCIL-The Budget Process

BY BRANDON GARSIDE

At the first council meeting of May each year, the council receives the mayor’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Before the beginning of the fiscal year, on

July 1, the council reviews the proposed budget in a series of work sessions, discussing it with administration and department heads. Based on those conversations, adjustments can be made to the final budget when it is adopted. While the review and adoption of the budget are the most public-facing elements of the budget process, there is much more work that goes on throughout the year to make sure the city’s needs are met. Months before the proposed budget is presented to the council, the mayor meets with department directors and city staff to identify financial priorities of the upcoming fiscal year. The result of these in-depth meetings and conversations is the proposed budget. Once adopted by the council, administration can propose adjustments to the council throughout the year, as financial circumstances and events cannot always be predicted when the budget is first developed.

Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

Questions, Comments..

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 are forwarded directly to council members.

Even as the COVID-19 pandemic loosens its grip on our community, its effects continue to linger as we forge towards Email list: Throughout the budget process, the council economic recovery. With much more optimism than a year will provide updates on their website at ogdencity.com/ ago, the council expects to better address the four strategic directives established in the Five-Year Strategic Plan. Economic citycouncil, social media, and email distribution list. To development, community safety, recreation, and city image & be added to the list, just send an email to citycouncil@ appearance will continue to be the points of emphasis for the ogdencity.com. council as they review and adopt the budget.

Mayor Mike Caldwell is expected to present the budget to the council in the meeting scheduled for May 4. The public hearing regarding the final budget is tentatively scheduled for the council meeting on On April 6th, Ogden City Council voted to change the utility billing June 22. A public hearing ordinance. Please be aware of the following changes: on the proposed budgets for the Redevelopment • Utility bills will be due 23 days after the bill date as opposed to the Agency and Municipal previous period of 17 days Building Authority are • After 23 days the customers bill will be subject to a late fee of $15 tentatively expected to take place on June 8.

NOTICE: UTILITY BILLING ORDINANCE CHANGES

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Avelo Airlines Now Offering Flight from Ogden to Burbank Ogden Airport is excited to announce that Avelo Airlines will begin flight service from Ogden, Utah to Burbank, California, beginning May 4th, 2021. Anchored out of Burbank, California, Avelo Airlines offers affordable flights to 11 Western U.S. destinations.

Flight service from Ogden to Burbank will initially be offered six times per week and boasts benefits of commercial air travel without the challenges that are typically experienced at larger airports. Patrons travelling out of Ogden will experience convenient parking just steps away from their terminal, no crowds, convenient bag check, and a low-stress check-in experience.

Tom Christopulos, Director of Ogden’s Community and Economic Development Department, said, “Ogden City is excited to welcome Avelo Airlines to the Ogden-Hinckley Airport. The Los Angeles area is the top destination for air travelers from the Ogden area. Avelo’s flights from Ogden to Burbank will help serve this market. The new route will also improve visitor access to Ogden’s unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities and mountain-to-metro lifestyle.

We are pleased to expand our commercial air service at the Ogden-Hinckley Airport with Avelo and its new flights to Burbank.”

Likewise, business and leisure visitors from the L.A. area will have more cost-effective, convenient access to the greater Ogden area, and all that it has to offer.

“The new flight offered by Avelo Airlines is a great opportunity for our many visitors from the greater LA area to have easy, direct access to our amazing year-round outdoor recreation amenities,” said Sara Toliver, CEO of Visit Ogden. “The near-daily service may

also provide for new business and meeting travel opportunities through the enhanced convenience the flight will provide.”

Expanding commercial air service out of the Ogden-Hinckley Airport is a key component of the airport’s long-term plan as well as the city’s economic development strategy. Ogden Airport continues to offer Allegiant Airlines bi-weekly service to Mesa, Arizona. Ogden Airport also continues to grow with general aviation and aerospace development.

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ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!

Ogden Police Department Annual Awards Banquet

BY LT. BRIAN EYNON - OGDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

On April 19, 2021, the Ogden Police Department celebrated their employees and four Ogden City citizens during their annual 2020 Awards Banquet. The banquet was held at the Monarch Event Center and was attended by nearly 200 people.

Due to COVID-19, the 2019 Awards Banquet was cancelled, causing the department’s employees to receive their awards unceremoniously.

During the 2020 Awards Banquet, the 2019 employees were recognized appropriately, along with the 2020 recipients. It was a great time had by all.

Dinner was delicious, and the banquet included an emotional tribute to fallen Officer Nathan Lyday and a small slide presentation.

Thank you

TO ALL THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S HARD-WORKING EMPLOYEES AND TO ALL THE OTHER CITY EMPLOYEES THAT SUPPORT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MISSION!

Use our QR code for a quick link!

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Swift water is water moving at 1.5 miles/ hour, or the speed of a lazy river.

RIVER SAFETY

Be mindful of swift-moving water

BY SHELBY WILLIS – DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, OGDEN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

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pring 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 enjoyed on our rivers and waterways. Below are a few tips to keep you safe this spring and summer.

As the weather warms and the snow melts, the rivers rise.

This happens very quickly, and along with an increase in water depth, the rivers increase in strength and force. Swift water is defined as water moving one and a half miles per hour. This does not seem very problematic. Consider this the speed of a lazy river. More often, however, as the water level rises, the swiftness of the water increases substantially.

A typical swift-moving river travels at four to eight miles per hour. Four miles per hour equates to a brisk walk, and eight miles per hour is faster than most of us can sprint. In addition to the speed of the water, the force of the water also increases.

Water has tremendous force and can move objects with ease.

The speed at which water is traveling can be very deceiving.

A river flowing eight miles/hr. can swiftly move a car or small truck. Imagine how fast a person would move in this situation.

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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 water moving four to six miles per hour will be tough to save.

Also, consider vegetation, debris, rocks, and trees hidden underwater as the levels rise and increase in speed. Be careful to avoid getting caught up in 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, always wear a personal flotation device. Ensure small children are wearing approved personal floatation devices as well.

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 six to seven 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 while enjoying the experience and ignoring the cold. Ensure 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, be respectful of its power. Stay safe and enjoy the view.

Community Art for Me and You,

Snobbery Not Included.

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BY LORIE BUCKLEY

I once saw a satire comic depicting an art gallery visitor holding a gallery guide that directed them to nod earnestly at picture number one, then smile in an ironic sort of way at the second picture, then to snort scathingly at the third picture. Art gallery snobbery has been historically something that people assumed one would deal with when venturing into a stark white room with unfriendly gallery assistants, often referred to as “gallerinas,” not to be confused with their male counterparts, “gallerinos.”

Now, this might be the case in New York City, but here in Ogden, we do art differently.

With that thought in mind, and not that I am one to spread gossip, but this is just too good not to share, so…. Pssssst, have you heard?

their holidays; in March of 2022, there will be a Youth Artist Show for the young artists of the community.

There is a rumor spreading through the creative community about an exciting new art space!

Community Art Show is a new type of art gallery show that will be hosted quarterly at Ogden’s Historic Union Station, welcoming artists of all skill levels and people of all backgrounds.

This initiative has been designed by Ogden City Arts to build the confidence and resumes of local creatives while offering community members the opportunity to experience art in a safe and comfortable setting. No snobbery here.

Community Art Show focuses will rotate, highlighting a new genre and/or theme with each new show. In fact, there is an open call for submissions of three-dimensional work right now. The call closes on May 17, 2021, at 4 p.m., and the ThreeDimensional Works show will open on June 25, 2021, at 6 p.m.

The up-and-coming shows that are in the pipeline are Sustainable Planet, a show opening in September, depicting artwork made with recyclable materials or artwork about sustainability. The Holiday Cultures Show, opening in December, will highlight works depicting how different cultures celebrate

If you are interested in submitting your own creative works or just want more information about the artist submission call, please visit ogdencity.com/artistcall.

Just interested in viewing some beautiful artwork created by your friends and neighbors? Plan on visiting the Community Art Show in the Union Station gallery during their regular business hours, starting June 25th.

THE SHOW Community Art Show is a new type of art gallery show that will be hosted quarterly at Ogden’s Historic Union Station, welcoming artists of all skill levels and people of all backgrounds.

You will not even need a gallery guide, and I promise, no pesky gallerinas or gallerinos will be included.

Open call for submissions of three-dimensional work through May 17, 2021! Go to ogdencity.com/artistcall

The first show will be June 25, 2021 at 6 p.m.

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Ogden City Recreation

BY SABRINA LEE

OGDEN CITY RECREATION SUMMER PROGRAMS Ogden City Recreation is pleased to announce that we will be providing youth tennis lessons, youth sand volleyball, and adult tennis leagues this summer. Youth tennis lessons will be provided in two-week sessions and begin in June. Cost for a two-week session is $30 for residents and $39 for nonresidents. Adult tennis leagues will begin in June as well; cost is $30. Adult and youth sand volleyball begins on June 14th; cost is $90 per team for youth, and $160 per team for adults.

For more information, please visit

www.ogdencity.com/320/Recreation or call our offices Monday - Friday, 8 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 801-629-8253.

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OPENING DAY May 23rd

12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Lorin Farr Pool 1691 Gramercy Ave Ogden Ut 84404 Cost: $30 per two-week session Multiple lesson levels and times available. Lessons are provided in two week sessions. Please find more detailed information at https://ut-ogden.civicplus. com/327/Lorin-Farr-Pool

YOUTH AND ADULT TENNIS LESSONS OPEN REGISTRATION June – August

Mount Ogden Park Tennis Courts 30th St and Taylor Ave 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost: $30 per session Tennis lessons are available throughout the summer for ages 8-17 years in five separate sessions. Please find more detailed information on lesson levels and times at https://www.ogdencity. com/410/Youth-Tennis-Lessons

YOUTH SUMMER PARKS PROGRAM

Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Parks TBD Cost: $15 Ogden City residents, $20 Non-Residents Summer Parks Program offers children activities, games arts and crafts, water games and swimming. For more information please visit www.ogdencity.com/409/Youth-Summer-Park-Programs

ADULT SPRING OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL

May - June, exact dates TBD Cost: $20 for 6 weeks of play League Play is available May - June starting at 6:30 p.m. at

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Registration Reminders!

Adult Tennis Leagues – Registration Ends 5/24/2021 Adult and Youth Sand Volleyball – Registration Ends 6/07/2021 Youth Tennis – Registration open for all summer sessions

Mount Ogden Pickleball Courts. Various level of play leagues are available. For more detailed information and to register please visit www.ogdencity.com/1548/Adult-Outdoor-Pickleball

MARSHALL WHITE CENTER YOUTH SUMMER CLASSES Registration will open on May 14th for Summer

Session Cost: $10 Youth Classes Classes in arts, crafts, music, cheer, and tumbling are offered for 6-8 weeks. These classes offer a variety of alternative after school activities for children ages 2 and up. The schedule for each session will vary. For more detailed information please visit https://ut-ogden.civicplus.com/382/Programs.

MIGHTY MITE OUTDOOR SOCCER

Registration open, and closes May 25th, 2021 Cost: $15 Mighty Mites soccer is a program is intended both girls and boys ages 3, 4 ,5 and 6 years old to teach them the very basics of soccer. The cost is $15 and comes with a t-shirt, 6 weeks of games and a participation medal. Game will be held Saturday at the Marshall White Center

MARSHALL WHITE CENTER ADULT CLASSES

No registration required Cost: $2 Seniors, $3 Adults Zumba Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.

Yoga Monday and Wednesdays 10-11 a.m., Monday Night 7-8 p.m.

Pottery Class Tuesday 6 p.m., Thursday 2 p.m.

For more detailed information please visit https://ut-ogden.civicplus.com/382/Programs

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

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Marcia White: 801-829-1350

GENERAL & CITY SERVICES General Information: 801-629-8000

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A New Way to Travel - Ogden Bus Rapid Transit Years ago, Ogden City had a vision to create a new way to travel. The vision started as an out-of-the-box idea to run a gondola from Downtown Ogden to Snowbasin Ski Resort. Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough support or funding to make a gondola possible.

Next on the drawing board was a street car, similar to the Salt Lake City S-Line, but, once again, this option turned out to be too expensive.

Almost on cue, a new transportation option arose in the United States…Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). BRT offered similar features to light rail, including dedicated travel lanes and signal priority, but came with the low price tag of running a bus.

Eureka! The “Goldilocks” idea of BRT, coupled with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding spawned a whole new future for transportation in Ogden.

Once operational, students, employees, and residents can ditch their cars to catch the Ogden/WSU BRT to school, work, home, or the hospital. Plus, buses will be available from sun-up to sun-down every 10-15 minutes on weekdays and every 1530 minutes on the weekends.

If you’re thinking it couldn’t get any better,

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then imagine riding the system for free for the first three years!

The selected construction contractor, Stacy and Witbeck, has started BRT construction on Washington Boulevard and the Weber State University campus. This work will progress to Harrison Boulevard, 23rd Street, Dee Events Center, and Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital. Construction will be underway from early 2021 to late 2023.

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) would like to extend its thanks to Ogden City, Weber County, Weber State University, Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital, UDOT, Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), FTA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Jacobs Engineering Group, AECOM, and WCEC for making this project possible.

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Imagine the ability to hop on FrontRunner, travel to Ogden, then jump onto a cleanair electric bus that whisks you to key destinations below: • Lindquist Field • The Junction • Peery’s Egyptian Theater • Ogden Eccles Conference Center • 25th Street • Union Station • Weber County Library • Eccles Art Center • Weber State University • Ice Sheet • Dee Events Center • Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital

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Elizabeth Averett Vance An active Democratic politician for decades

BY SARAH LANGSDON

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lizabeth Averett Vance was born in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, in 1905 and moved to Ogden at the age of 12 with her family. After graduating from high school, Elizabeth operated a teletype for the Southern Pacific Railroad for seven years until she married John Vance, a train conductor for the Southern Pacific. Her first introduction to politics came in 1930 through the candidacy of Elva Wilkinson, the democratic contender for the post of Weber County Recorder. As a reward for her work on the campaign, Elva made her deputy recorder. Work in the Democratic party began to significantly influence Elizabeth’s life.

In 1941, Elizabeth had to fight for her position as chief deputy in the county recorder’s office over the objections of Chairman J.W. Arrington. Arrington objected because Elizabeth’s husband was gainfully employed. “I feel that with approximately 10 calls each day to my office of persons needing employment and with families to support, that I cannot consistently approve the selection of Mrs. Vance.” He didn’t think married women should be hired and work for the salary of $120 a month.

Elizabeth was very active in the Democratic party. She was a five-time delegate to national conventions, on the state committee of the Democratic Party, and chairwoman of District 35. She served as county chairwoman for two terms and as national committee woman and state chairman for the Young Democrats. In 1948, she stepped down as county chairwoman of the Weber County Democratic Convention. It was her desire “to step aside to allow some other woman to take the reins.”

In 1950, she announced her candidacy for the House of Representatives. She ran on the platform of four musts: legislation with teeth that

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will curb sex crimes, just labor laws, adequate care of the old folks in the state, and a four-year Weber college. She won the election and was the first woman from Weber County in 46 years. She became the first woman to be appointed to the House Appropriations Committee in her first term in the legislature. She also had memberships to house committees on labor, welfare, public buildings, and state hospital in Provo. She was also the first woman elected to serve as party whip.

During her time in office, Elizabeth had the respect of both men and women for her grasp on state issues and social problems. In 1954, she was appointed by the State Welfare Commission as a member of a committee to study the divorce problem in Utah and make legislative recommendations. She co-sponsored the bill that aimed at providing counseling services to couples. She also voted to lower the voting age to 18, for more funding to education, and to make Weber a four-year college. She once stated, “Without good legislation, we can’t have a good state. By making good laws, we have a better state in which to live and rear our children.”

She continued to serve the Democratic Party until 1965, when she resigned her legislative seat to become an investigator for the Utah Industrial Commission that dealt with employment discrimination. She felt strongly about this issue, having fought with the Governor who ignored her because she was a woman. “If this is the attitude of our governor toward women of this state, then a great injustice is being condoned by our silence. I call on the women of Utah and the men of Utah who have pride in their women to resolve that women be given equal recognition for their work.”

In 1981, Elizabeth was honored for 51 years of continuous service to the Democratic Party. She became known as “Mrs. Democrat.” She said that she had met and worked with every Democratic president since Franklin D. Roosevelt. Elizabeth passed away in 1988 in Ogden.

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Students of the Month Congratulations to our hardworking students who are recognized by teachers and faculty at their schools.

Mya Anderson

Garren Gooda

Ben Lomond High School

Ben Lomond High School

Mya Anderson is a senior at Ben Lomond High School. Mya comes from a family of Scots and has carried on the family tradition of excellence while at Ben Lomond. Mya plays on the school’s soccer, basketball, and softball teams. She is also a cheerleader at Ben Lomond and part of the Latinos in Action. Mya is a social justice advocate who is always looking for ways to positively influence those around her and fight for human rights and protection of social rights of those in need.

Garren Gooda is a senior at Ben Lomond High School who has taken full advantage of everything that high school has to offer. His passions include pretty much anything he tries. Garren has played basketball, golf, swim, and participated in JROTC programs at Ben Lomond. He has served as captain on all teams, including baseball, which is his greatest love.

After high school, Mya will attend Weber State University, where she will major in health care. Following that, it is her goal to begin working on her degree out of state and to become a veterinarian.

In his downtime, he is on the cheer team as a rally man. Garren has maintained a GPA of 3.66 and worked at El Monte Golf Course. Friends would describe Garren as someone who is extremely loyal and a true “family guy.” After high school, Garren’s goal is to attend college and, hopefully, play college baseball.

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MAY-JULY EVENTS MAY 15, 29: Habitat Restoration Day @ Ogden Nature Center 10 a.m. (must register as a volunteer) 3 - 15: Fly with the Flock 5K @ Ogden Nature Center 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

6: Camping with Kids: Tips and Tricks for a Good Time @ Ogden Nature Center ZOOM 6:30 p.m. Register (801) 621-7595 8: Finding Joy @ Perry’s Egyptian Theater 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m. | Frontrunner Century Ride 9 - 15: Virtual Ogden Marathon

13: Bird Identification Tips @ Ogden Nature Center ZOOM 6:30 p.m.

Register (801) 621-7595 11, 25: Utah Youth Rodeo @ Golden Spike Event Center 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

15: Ogden Marathon 17: Ogden Community Art Show submission deadline @ 4 p.m. email arts@ogdencity.com for details or visit ogdencity.com 21 - 22: Wounded Warrior - canceled

JUNE 1: Treehouse Museum Reopens, Reservations required | Tie Dye Summer Camp by Honeybee Nature School Preschool & Kindergarten| The Princess Bride @ Perry’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m.

5: Gourmet Market @ The Monarch 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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6: Grand Junction Rockies vs Ogden Raptors @ Lindquist Field 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

7: Monday Night Movies @ Liberty Park 8: Introduction to Portraits @ Eccles Community Art Center 10 a.m.

9: Music on the Plaza @ Junction 10 - 12: Tree Climbing Festival @ Lester Park

22, 29: Farmers Market @ Ogden 25th Street.

11 - 13: Electric Pow Wow @ Weber Memorial Park Huntsville 12 p.m. - June 13 10 a.m.

22: Holi Festival of Colors Ogden @ West Stadium Park 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Wasatch Pony Club’s Spring Chicken Equestrian Riding @ Golden Spike Event Center 8 a.m.

12 - 13: Ogden Arts Festival @ Downtown Ogden visit ogdenartsfestival.com for schedule | Golden Spike Horse Trials @ Golden Spike Event Center

22 - 23: Ham Radio 100 Yr. Celebration @ Corner of 25th & Grant

15: Arts & Crafts: Designer Cake @ Eccles Art Center 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

31: Memorial Day

15 - 30: Camp in a Box— Let’s Go to Space @ DaVinci Academy of Science

LIBRARY EVENTS May 1-31: Recommend a Book ages 12 and under Tuesdays: Gentle Movements ages 18 and older 10:30 a.m.

Zoom Programs Wednesdays & Thursdays: Dungeons & Dragons 6 p.m. Register (801)337-2660

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May 10: Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons ages 12 - 18 6 p.m. Register (801)337-2660 May 12, 19: Teen Drawing 4 p.m.

Register (801)337-2639 May 17: Kahoot! Teen Trivia: The Office Edition 7 p.m. Register (801)337-2639 May 18: Teen Thing: Codenames 6 p.m.

Register (801)337-2660

Weekly Events Mondays: Tai Chi 10:30 a.m.

and the Arts 16: Music on the Plaza @ Junction 19: Free Art and Craft Supply Swap @ The Local Artisan Collective 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

19 - 20: Juneteenth @ Ogden Amphitheater 21: Monday Night Movie @ Orchard Park 22: Dave’s Rock and Run @ Ogden 6 a.m.

23: Music on the Plaza @ Junction 26: 4th Annual Utah Ride to Fight Suicide @ Golden Spike HarleyDavidson 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Enable Concert Craig Morgan @ Ogden Amphitheater | Charitable 5K @ MTC Park 30: Music on the Plaza @ Junction

Wednesdays: Game Club 4 p.m. ages 8 - 18.

Summer Reading June 1 - August 7 Sign up for summer reading at all Weber County Library locations or at www.weberpl.org beginning June 1.

For children and teens ages 18 and under, sign up for summer reading and be entered in a raffle for a Nintendo Switch Lite and Animal Crossing game.

All ages––adults too––can read and complete activities to enter prize drawings all summer long! For more information, visit your Library location.

JULY

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4: Independence Day 2: First Friday Art Stroll “Traces of the West” @ Downtown Ogden 7: Music on the Plaza @ Junction 11 - 24: Pioneer Days Activities / Rodeo 11: LDS Devotional @ Ogden Tabernacle 6 p.m. l Lindquist Fireworks @ WSU Duck Pond Dusk | Monday Night Movies @ MWC Park 13: Special Kids Rodeo @ Lorin Farr Park

15: All about Succulents @ Ogden Botanical Gardens 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Call USU Extension for questions (801) 399-8200 17: Untamed Pops concert @ Ogden Amphitheater | Farm in the City @ West Muni Park 18: WSU Fireworks 19: Horse & Hitch Parade @ Washington Blvd. & 25th Street 7 p.m.

20: Pre-Rodeo @ Ogden Pioneer Stadium 6:30 p.m. | PRCA Rodeo “Standard Examiner Family Night” @ Ogden Pioneer Stadium 7 p.m.

21: Miss Rodeo Utah Horsemanship Competition @ Golden Spike Arena 10 a.m. | PRCA Rodeo “National Day of American Cowboy” @ Ogden Pioneer Stadium 7:30 p.m.

22: Miss Rodeo Utah Speeches @ Ogden Eccles Conference Center 9 a.m. | PRCA Rodeo “Patriot Night” @ Ogden Pioneer Stadium 7:30 p.m.

23: Miss Rodeo Utah Fashion Show & Silent Auction @ OgdenEccles Conference Center 12 p.m. | Miss Rodeo Utah Freestyle Horsemanship Competition @ Ogden Pioneer Stadium 6 p.m. | PRCA Rodeo “Tough Enough to

SCHOOL'S OUT! May 28: Last Day of School for Students (minimum day)

Wear Pink” @ Ogden Pioneer Stadium 7:30 p.m.

24: Pioneer Day | Children’s Parade @ Washington Blvd. & 30th Street 8 a.m. | July 24th Parade @ Washington Blvd. & 30th Street 9 a.m. | PRCA Rodeo “Pioneer Day State of Utah Holiday” @ Ogden Pioneer Stadium 7:30 p.m. | Coronation of Miss Rodeo Utah @ Ogden Pioneer Stadium 8:30 p.m. | Fireworks @ Ogden Pioneer Stadium after rodeo 26: Monday Night Movies @Romrell Park

Have a wonderful summer!

Untamed Pops concert JULY 17

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

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CITY COUNCIL The Ogden City Council regularly meets on the first, third, and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. Follow Ogden City Council on Facebook for info on joining the virtual meetings, agendas, meeting recaps, and other relevant information.

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BY RYAN SPELTS

Our new tradition of putting together a fun summer bucket list was very popular last year, and so we decided to make it a tradition.

If you have a plan, you’re already half way to the fun. We want to make it easier for you to get out, explore, and make memories with your family and friends. There are so many fun things to do in our city or close enough to it. It’s time to seize your summer and remember, it’s all about the journey.

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FLOAT THE GREAT SALT LAKE: For

this challenge, you will get to visit one of the most iconic of Utah’s beautiful landscapes, the Great Salt Lake. Due to the very high salt levels in the lake, you can float without any effort. You can just lay there and enjoy the sun and water. We recommend heading to the Antelope Island State Park (fees apply), and head to the campground area where there are showers and changing rooms.

It can be very hot, so be sure to bring fresh water and sunscreen. There are also biting gnats in the spring, so wait until it gets hot before going. Not many people can say they have floated in high-level saltwater without even trying.

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FRISBEE GOLF: Disc Golf is a fast-

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

You can use any frisbee you want, but there are special types that make the game even more enjoyable.

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ROAD TRIP! Do you remember those

epic road trips you took in college? Or was that just me? This can be amazingly fun.

You can either pick a destination and take a drive or just drive and take any turn that you fancy.

If you like the safer route and want to stay overnight, make sure you have a hotel or motel reservation before you leave, or you could be brave and just figure it out as you go. Last January, I visited Washington state for a business meeting and was there with one of my good friends. We decided to leave the comfort of our Airbnb to take a road trip to the Washington coast.

We saw ancient giant trees and moss at one stop, and then a mountain ski resort at another. Later that day, we saw a rainbow that spanned a huge lake with an outlet to the sea. We grabbed a last-minute hotel in the famous Forks, Washington, which is popular due to the Twilight book series. It had some of the worst Chinese food I have ever tried, but I also saw some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen. You can go near or far, just go and explore.

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HIT GOLF BALLS: It is always fun

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

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VOLUNTEER SOMEWHERE: A quick

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

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We had fun making this list of activities for the summer.

We hope you have fun doing some of them. Any child who completes 10 of these items gets a freefree scoop of ice cream at Farr's! Take a picture of each activity and email ryan@ connectionpub.com. Have a great summer!

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CATCH FROGS: There

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are some great spots for frog hunting around here. I have heard and seen frogs near the Weber River at the River Park Disc Golf Course, which could be fun.

Go out at night with a strong flashlight near a body of water. Move quietly and slowly with a really fast grab and take pictures; this is a blast. We have also caught fogs at our local golf course (check before you get in trouble for trespassing). We have kissed several frogs, but no prince or princess yet.

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have actually done both of these, and both are tons of fun.

It is great to just get out on a bike and breathe in the fresh air. I remember the freedom I felt as a child riding my bike, a precursor to my first car.

These two local locations are beautiful, and both have trails that you can explore. If you would like to get two bucket list items checked off in one day, go to Antelope with bikes and swimsuits so you can ride and float on the same day.

MARBLE RUN: If

you are going camping this summer or heading to the dunes, bring a sack of marbles and dig out a course with the kids.

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

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

RIDE BIKES AROUND PINEVIEW OR ANTELOPE ISLAND: We

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

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BOWLING: This family

classic is so fun. With the gutter bumpers up, anyone can bowl and have a great time. Local bowling alleys are a fun time, especially if you can visit during the day when they don’t typically have their bowling leagues. There is nothing quite so exciting as hitting that strike!

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Stop in for hiking gear and info on trails that your crew can handle. Many hikes around here are for every level of hiker, whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate one. If your list includes hiking an iconic mountain like Ben Lomond this summer, stop by Gear:30 before you head up. Ben Lomond is an iconic peak north of Ogden. There are several different trails to the top, which summits at 9,716 feet. This is at the top of our list this summer with our teens and pre-teens. If you have littles, it is still worth making the beginning of the hike, as you can catch a great view of Ogden and the Ogden Valley without having to hike too far up.

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VISIT A MUSEUM: There are some great

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

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RENT AWESOME STUFF FOR AN ADVENTURE (Sponsored): Speaking of

Weber State’s Outdoor Program, they have just built a new 1700-square-foot facility that you have got to go see! There are lots of new fun things to do, including on-site rock and boulder climbing. This upcoming season, you can introduce your kids to rock climbing; kids 14-18 year-olds can participate in summer camps to learn how to rock climb or improve their skills.

Once a week for two hours, they can practice on the center’s 55-foot rock wall or one of the two 15-foot bouldering walls. Then, on the last day, they will take their skills outdoors. There’s something for the whole family at the Weber State Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center.

They can help you cross off some bucket list items and also inspire some more.

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ARCHERY RANGE: Weber County

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

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VIDEO CHAT WITH GRANDPARENTS AND ASK THEM ABOUT THEIR LIFE:

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

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ATTEND YOUR CITY'S CELEBRATION: Whether it is Founder’s,

Heritage, Cherry, or Tomato Days. Or if your city just has a fun carnival and parade, take the kids and enjoy the warm weather and provided entertainment. There are usually some very fun activities for kids. Our kids' favorite was catching trout with their bare hands.

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SLED DOWN THE DUNES: If you make

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

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ARTIST PROFILE: Ashley Moore This local artist uses alcohol inks to help children move and flow through life.

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BY HAILEY MINTON

reating art with alcohol inks involves embracing the lack of control by moving and flowing with the medium. Beginning with a pool of 91% alcohol, Ashley Moore adds colors to it and watches them spread across different types of canvases. “You don’t have a ton of control like you would with a paintbrush…You can use a heat gun to blow the air the direction you want the colors to move, or you can pick up your board or tile and move it around.” She guides the alcohol but is not in complete control.

Ashley found this medium when she was looking for art projects to bring to a kids’ camp in Colorado. She tested it beforehand and enjoyed it so much that she didn’t give it up after the camp.

The camp Ashley has volunteered at for the last 11 years is specifically for children who are burn victims.

Ashley’s grandmother-in-law was the one who originally organized this camp. She is a social worker who has helped people who suffered from burns, and she saw the need to help children meet others with similar burn injuries. “They’ve gone through these really traumatic experiences, and this camp helps them connect with each other,” explained Ashley. Today, there are camps for burned children all over the world because of what her grandmother-in-law started.

“It always fascinates me to see a child sit down and think about what they want to do and watch the colors blend together and do something unexpected.” Sometimes, a child gets really excited with the results, and other times, the

child gets frustrated that it didn’t turn out the way they wanted or expected. When this happens, it initiates a conversation about how, sometimes, life doesn’t go as you anticipate it should. “You have to say ‘ok what am I going to do about this?

Am I going to let it be frustrating? Am I going to start over? Or am I going to embrace it and work with what I have?’” Ashley loves giving those opportunities for growth and conversation through art. She loves seeing children experiment in their way, “Sometimes, the kids just want to try things on their own. It’s so pleasing to me to see that growth.”

Ashley’s fondness for art began when she, herself, was a child.

One day, her kindergarten teacher noticed Ashley was taking a really long time to write her ABCs as she came over to check on her work and saw that Ashley had made all her ABCs into characters with eyes and arms. She later learned to crochet, sculpt, paint, and draw. When she entered college, Ashley pursued an education to become a children’s illustrator. Right now, she is working on a children’s ABCs book, and last year, she created ’Sketch and chat’ videos to teach scripture stories to children during the pandemic. Two of her alcohol ink pieces were recently a part of Hogle Zoo’s “The World of the Wild” art show and sold within the first couple of days of the exhibit.

Working at the kids camp inspired Ashley to become a child's life advocate. For now, she is placing that facet of her life on hold to focus on her art career and raise her three kids. She and her husband, Scott, live in Riverdale with their three children, Evie and Benson who are five-year-old twins, and Aria who is three. During this season of her life, her art creation takes the stage late at night after the kids are in bed.

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WASATCH PEAKS CREDIT UNION

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

For and part of the commuity, Wasatch Peaks loves giving back.

Wasatch Peaks branches is local to the northern Utah area. There is no far away corporate headquarters on the east coast because they’re headquartered right here in Ogden. This means you, as a member, always deal with the people who are actually making the decisions. You won’t ever have to deal with a complicated bureaucracy.

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ou might recognize Wasatch Peaks Credit Union from their float, which debuts every parade season at the local Cherry Days, Plain City Days, and Pleasant View Founders’ Day Parades. Maybe you’ve met their Money Moose Mascot during a summer festival. If you’ve ever gone to a high school football game and caught a t-shirt in the crowd, that’s also thanks to Wasatch Peaks’ t-shirt cannon. During the holiday season, you’ve probably seen their house at Christmas Village.

Here are some things you might not know. When you open an account with them, you’ll become a member, not a client. You’re considered part owner at Wasatch Peaks, and that’s why they call you a member. There aren’t any stockholders, like with traditional banks, just a volunteer board of directors. Every one of the 120 employees at the seven

As a member, you’re treated like part of the team.

You’re invited to member appreciation parties and annual credit union meetings.

Over 1,200 members attend these annual gatherings. The credit union rents out entire local parks, theaters, centers, etc. for these celebrations.

“We feel like we ought to give back to people for coming in,” CEO Jeff Shaw said. “In the summer, we like to have fun.”

Wasatch Peaks Credit Union isn’t just about fun, they’re also about community. They don’t just send a float to parades, they sponsor those parades. They don’t just shoot t-shirts into a crowd of high school students, they sponsor the Weber School Foundation and the Ogden School Foundation.

That includes assisting with school fundraisers.

Another charitable program of theirs is called “Warm the Soles.” Every year, they raise donations from their

“All credit unions are typically more communityoriented.It’s a natural outflow of what we do.” members to buy shoes for local elementary school children in need. Last year, they were able to donate almost 2,000 pairs of shoes.

Every service that other financial institutions provide, Wasatch Peaks also provides. From business loans, mortgages, car loans, checking accounts, and credit cards, they can do it all. But their influence in the community is what sets them apart from other banks and credit unions.

“All credit unions are typically more communityoriented,” Jeff said. “It’s a natural outflow of what we do.”

When next you need a hand, consider Wasatch Peaks.

You can trust a financial institution that is embedded in the community like they are. They’re trying to be a partner to the community so that they can partner with you.

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Women in Business

By Hailey Minton • Photos by Adam Phillips

It has been fascinating hearing about the journeys of these businesswomen. Their stories have opened my eyes to the opportunities around us and to ways mothers can re-enter the workforce after dedicating years of unending energy to their homes and children. I’m amazed by how some of them listened to the challenges people faced and not only found solutions but implemented them. I’m inspired by the courage they had to move forward in spite of the challenges in front of them. The common themes I saw among these businesswomen were grit, hard work, determination, and a heart centered on serving others. They have grown their businesses with creativity, passion, and their own unique vision. I hope you enjoy reading about some of the phenomenal women from our neighborhoods.

Kassi Bybee

Vy Trinh

Kim Bowsher

Kassi Bybee is involved in the Visit Ogden Board, Davis Women in Business Commission, Weber Chamber Women in Business, the Ogden Musical Theatre Board, and, starting in June, the Rotary Board. Today, she is the Ogden Eccles Conference Center & Peery’s Egyptian Theater General Manager. She began as an event manager in 2003 and was promoted to Director of Sales. Since then, she has left to pursue other opportunities, among them, positions with the McKay-Dee Hospital and the Girl Scouts Utah office. Since she became manager in 2016, the theatre has seen its strongest fiscal years.

Beyond her professional success, Kassi loves being a part of the community.

“You can’t come to Ogden without falling in love with Ogden,” she says.

Vy Trinh, pronounced “V,” was born and raised in Vietnam. While her father wanted her to stay in Vietnam, get married, and have kids, Vy had a different plan. She wanted to see the world and obtain an education. She attended Weber State University and fell in love with the area. In her final semester, she was hired by Meridian Restaurant Group as their marketing manager. In 2019, she decided she wanted to venture out on her own as an independent marketing consultant.

She has helped small businesses in the medical spa industry, restaurants, retail, financial, and other small businesses.

She has a keen eye for design and branding. “Work hard, and things will work out,” she said.

Kim Bowsher is the Executive Director of the Ogden Downtown Alliance and owner of two local businesses: kbENT and Wildflower Outdoor. She loves fulfilling her desire to create things that help people feel connected to their community. She manages Wildflower Outdoor, a women’s cycling organization that caters to women of all skill levels and provides opportunities to learn and ride together. Her business, kbENT Marketing and PR, has traditional marketing clients but also works in community development with projects. “I dug into a lot of things that I wanted to exist and found similarly passionate people along the way collaborations are what make it all happen.” Kim loves to connect people around ideas and thrives on working in teams.

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Shelly Smith

Ogden-Weber Technical College

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BY HAILEY MINTON

Shelly Smith attended a couple of semesters of college before she married, had kids, and put education on the shelf. She stayed at home with her children for 15 years, but in 2012, she went through a divorce.

“When I walked out of our home, I was penniless,” she said. She had two children, no job skills, and no financial help from her ex, who was in the throes of substance abuse at the time.

Shelly was living with her parents and relied on government assistance. She started working as a personal trainer and began cleaning houses. “I was making enough money to put food on the table, but I had to get some skills quickly in order to get into the workforce.” She was in survival mode and didn’t have the time or finances to get a bachelor’s degree. “Walking into OTECH was a game-changer. They made me feel comfortable and helped me develop the skills I needed. It was the leadership and student services that made me know when I went into the workforce, I would have the skills to succeed.” Not only did they give her skills to succeed, but her connections there helped lead her to her current position as the Director of Boards & Commissions for the Office of the Governor.

Shelly finished the program at OTECH in nine months and got a job with Weber School Foundation. Her boss recognized she had more skills beyond being a secretary, so they moved her into a development role. Through it, she gained experience in fundraising, community and civic engagement, and donor relations. “I loved it, but I knew there was more.” After being with them for three years, she left the school district to explore various development jobs in the non-profit sector.

Shelly spent two years volunteering for the Cox-Henderson campaign; through this experience, she developed a love for politics

and public service. It was because of her involvement with the campaign, Governor Cox appointed her to her current position in January.

“I was making

Shelly explained enough money to there seems to be a lot of women put food on the in Utah who put table, but I had to their education get some skills on hold to raise their family quickly in order but then are to get into the unsure of what workforce.” to do when their children grow up. Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson was a stay-at-home mom for many years and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree.

She encourages women to go back to finish their education. Shelly herself will be heading back to Weber State this fall to finish her degree. She thinks she wouldn’t be going back to school now if it wasn’t for her time at OTECH, which helped her realize she can open her mind and learn again. “It’s all in the right time and space,” she said.

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Sandi Hendry

Minky Couture Designer Blankets

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BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Sandi Hendr y had been working as a teacher for 30 years in Ogden when her adult daughter was hospitalized for serious liver problems.

She visited her daughter in her hospital bed often. As a gift, Sandi made her a blanket to make her feel more at home. But, as time went on, the blanket won some notoriety in the hospital. On Sandi’s visits to the hospital, she noticed someone new was wrapped up in the blanket. Eventually, she started receiving orders for blankets for other patients in the hospital. So, about 11 years ago, she started her own business: Minky Couture.

While that first blanket was made at home, and subsequent blankets were sold out of her trunk, Sandi grew the company to what it is today: selling approximately 50,000 blankets a month. Apart from her own ingenuity, she has her family to thank for their support.

“My kids all love giving a Minky as a gift,” she said. “There is no one that can’t receive a blanket. They can be confident that the receiver is going to love it.” Her clientele includes infants and elderly, male and female.

The printed fabrics that make up Minky Couture blankets are made exclusive for the company. You won’t find any of their designs in a fabric store. Every step of blanket construction is done in-house. Even the 70-odd seamstresses are local and sew from home. Sandi is sensitive to meeting the needs of her employees, who tend to be stay-athome moms “We have talented seamstresses in Utah,” she said. “We’ve created a place to create an income and use the talent they have.”

Minky blankets aren’t just sold in Utah; Sandi has found markets nationwide. They have

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also done corporate orders for over 2,400 companies, among them Sinclair Oil and KSL. It’s not just blankets anymore, either. Now Sandi sells robes, scarves, and bags too.

In staying true to its roots, Minky Couture also has a charitable arm known as “The Heart of Minky.” The company donates 1,500 mini blankets every month to Newborn Intensive Care Units in hospitals all over the country. These mini blankets allow mothers to share their scent with their babies while incubated in the hospital. Sandi is proud to help these babies in a small way.

“People underestimate that a single product can become such a wonderful part of your day to bring you comfort,” she said.

“People underestimate that a single product can become such a wonderful part of your day to bring you comfort.”

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Sally Cantwell

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Weber State University

BY HAILEY MINTON

Sally Cantwell has been a registered nurse for 17 years and has been teaching at Weber State University in education for 15.

While working at McKay Dee Hospital in her nursing career at patients’ bedside, she realized teaching and educating families was one aspect of the job she absolutely loved.

She went on to get her masters and later her Ph. D in higher education leadership.

“I love Weber! I had the opportunity to do my education residency there when I was in grad school at the U of U and was connected with an educator who helped me fall in love with academia and educating new nurses. It cemented my future in education,” she said. “I have been blessed to have amazing mentors and to be part of succession planning in leadership. I was encouraged early on to give more than I took, be a better listener, be a focused strategic planner, and be responsible for the bigger vision while encouraging the team around me.”

In 2013, she became the associate program director at WSU. She explained it was an amazing opportunity because the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing at WSU is one of the largest in the state. They are approaching 70 years of nursing education in Utah, and they have 64 faculty and staff who belong to the school of nursing. WSU has programs from associates to doctorate degrees, and their first Doctor of Nursing Practice - Leadership class graduated on May 1, 2021. Sally explained they have an outstanding long-term relationship with the nearby technical colleges where, for decades now, they take their Practical Nurse nursing students and intentionally streamline them into their PN-RN Completion program, which leads to the Associate Degree in Nursing at WSU.

Today, Sally is a full professor and Chair of the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing, and her journey was aided by mentors who didn’t hold back.

“I have had the best mentors.

Dr. Susan Thornock, Kathy Culliton, and Tamara Dahlkemper have had the greatest impact on who I am as a nurse educator and leader. I worked most closely with Dr. Susan Thornock over the past eight years, who gave me so many experiences where I could apply principles, deal with many different people and roles, and work through challenging circumstances… she never treated me like there was something she didn’t want to tell me. Some people might hold back because they don’t want you to have their job, but she never was that way.” Sally implements this same style of openness into her leadership approach. “The book, The Go-Giver, has five laws of stratospheric success that puts into words how I want to leave my own legacy, which really embraces authentic leadership,” and it is actually the textbook she uses in a graduate class she teaches. “There is amazing leadership around me without a lot of elitism.

People are approachable and encouraging at WSU. I’m privileged to work here.”

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Adrienne Andrews

Weber State University

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BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Adrienne Andrews is currently in her two-year term as Ogden Diversity Commissioner. She also recently celebrated her 16th anniversar y with Weber State University as Assistant Vice President for Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer. According to her, she is happily drawn to the area because of her family histor y.

Her grandmother, Bettye Berliner, grew up in Ogden.

She wanted to swim in the local pool, but she wasn’t allowed. At the time, her community pool didn’t allow black people to swim there. However, Weber State University allowed all to swim in their pool, so that’s where Bettye went. This history is one of the reasons Adrienne loves to work for WSU. “I love that I work at a place that would allow my grandmother to swim before the city would,” she said.

It’s now her job to make sure the university continues to live up to its mission.

“Encouraging freedom of expression and valuing diversity, the university provides excellent educational experiences for students through extensive personal contact among faculty, staff, and students in and out of the classroom.”

She talks to administrators, faculty, and students about everything from university procedure, to professors’ pedagogies, to personal anecdotes. All these conversations combine to help people see that there are always multiple perspectives and experiences.

People join these gathering events virtually.

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Early this year, Adrienne facilitated a social media event where the community talked to local law enforcement about recent events.

She’s also hosted historic figures to share their stories. One example is Ruby Bridges, the first African American student to attend an integrated school in the South. Even now, during the pandemic, her influence is far-reaching. Her recent efforts have accomplished the university’s mission that “through academic programs, research, artistic expression, public service, and communitybased learning, the university serves as an educational, cultural, and economic leader for the region.” Her work in the area led to the creation of the Ogden Diversity Commission.

According to Adrienne, much of the work of diversity and inclusion is being aware of unintended consequences. If we want to be inclusive, someone needs to be asking questions about who could possibly get left out. “My job is to help people understand what their intent is versus what their impact is,” she said. There are key questions she asks people: Does my impact match my intent?

If it doesn’t, why doesn’t it?

Am I willing to consider the world is experienced differently than I experience it?

Thanks to all of her efforts, Adrienne is getting Weber State University closer to its vision every day: “To be the national model for a dual-mission university that integrates learning, scholarship, and community.”

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Shauna Kendell

Children’s Classic Child Care Center

Family Owned & Operated for Over 50 Years!

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BY HAILEY MINTON

In 1988, Shauna Kendell was a young mother and pregnant with her third child. Her mother, who was in her late forties, was running the family business, when she suffered a stroke that kept her hospitalized for four months.

Immediately, Shauna began to operate and manage their family’s childcare business, Children’s Classic Child Care. “I had to take the reins and go,” she explained.

Her husband was an absolute supporter, and together, they raised their six children and operated a company. Today, they also love on their 15 grandchildren. Shauna’s sisters also played a pivotal role when they forsook their previous careers to help run the business.

Justina Longman has been with them for 37 years, and she is the director of the South Ogden site. Janna Durbano has been with them for 30 years and takes care of their 64 employees through HR. When Shauna initially took charge of the business, she wanted to make changes in the way they valued their employees and families they served. “I wanted to nurture my employees and the parents of the families the way I nurtured my children.”

“We are Family” is one of the core values she “Our staff is the incorporated heart of our at Children’s Classic. You can business.” tell management and staff live it because of the longevity of the relationships with the staff, parents, and children. Some staff have worked there 30 years, and some families are on their third generation of children who go through

Children’s Classic’s care!

“Our staff is the heart of our business,” said Shauna.

• Fun family activities • Summer camps

Childcare has changed during her lifetime.

It has gone from babysitting to an educational experience. Infants and toddlers are learning through sensory and sight language literacy.

Preschool programs incorporate engineering, science, and phonics. Their private kindergarten programs are full-day, phonics based, incorporate STEM, and meet the core standards. They also have summer programs for school-aged children.

Children’s Classic is the oldest childcare business in the Ogden area, and being in business for 50 plus years is a great accomplishment. Shauna is an endurance runner, and she ran 50 marathons by her 50th birthday. She explained whether it’s running one marathon, multiple marathons, or running a business, it’s hard, but you push through and learn from each event and each situation. “If you work hard and make goals you will achieve.”

• Weekly curriculum, including S.T.E.M. & field trips • Longevity of staff • Secure key pad entrance with inclass cameras • Parent engagement phone app

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Breanne Jacobsen, Tandee Ferguson & Anna Hunsaker

BY ANN PARK

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Breanne Jacobsen has been with ThinkBig Sites since August of 2018. She originally applied for a content writing position, but as they reviewed her qualifications during the interview, they created a brand new position for her right on the spot. She has been vital to the company ever since. ThinkBig Sites is a fast-growing, flexible company, and creating the new position internally is a little like the work they do for their clients. They see a need and adjust what they need in order to to fulfill it.

ThinkBig Sites is a full-service digital marketing and website design firm. Breanne says, “We make your website modern, professional, and functional. It’s about more than just the design.” In order to get results, improve ranking, and drive traffic, they provide research-driven SEO and create your site with content relevant to your industry. They use studies on consumer habits to fill your new website with keywords that customers are already searching for. Breanne handles the administrative tasks, human resources, payroll, billing and accounting, and keeps the day-to-day operations going. It’s also her job to go out into the community and network with businesses, as well as oversee the Amazon accounts. “We’re trying to meet needs, to make it easier for businesses to navigate the digital world.”

schedule, and post for their clients; posting regularly creates consistency and trust with potential customers. This gives the

“We make your website modern, professional, and functional. It’s about more than just the design.”

A big part of ThinkBig Sites work is writing content.

Their goal is to create content driven by research, which makes it much more effective than just guessing or writing what you think sounds good. They do everything in-house, from website design, web hosting, security and backup, SEO, content creation, online advertising, and social media marketing. ThinkBig Sites also promotes education. They teach their clients about the digital marketing world, and they love change and growth. “We are always happy to meet new challenges head-on. If a client needs something or asks for something that we don’t do, we’ll make every effort to learn about it and help them with it.” They thrive on being adaptable and acquiring new skills based on needs.

Anna Hunsaker has been with ThinkBig Sites for over three years. Her favorite thing about the company is working with a team that is collaborative and works well together. She’s never afraid to ask or offer help.

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L-R: Breanne Jacobsen, Tandee Furgeson, Anna Tuckett Hunsaker

ThinkBIG impression that you’re there, ready to serve.

ThinkBig Sites creates content to provide information to your customers, promote your products, answer frequently asked questions, and keep your brand on top of everyone’s mind. Anna designs logos and refreshes or creates websites that might need some change. She also designs all the marketing and sales materials for ThinkBig Sites. Her background is in graphic design, and it’s her job to make everything look very professional and to make sure the websites are easy to operate.

Digital Project Manager, Tandee Ferguson has worked with the company for over two years. She loves the flexibility of working remotely. “I enjoy being part of a great team in an amazing environment.” COVID-19 was a game-changer for the marketing world.

During the last year, everyone has had to adjust their business practices. Traditional old-school businesses who never wanted to leap into the online world have been forced to. In today’s digital world, not having a website is a huge missed opportunity to really share your brand with potential customers.

Tandee enjoys working in eCommerce. Her job is to help clients set up their online stores and drive traffic. They work with lots of different kinds of businesses, everything from an international apparel firm, to a company selling gourmet European snacks, to a home-remodeling website. Many businesses have thrived, even during the unique events that have unfolded during the last year. Once the remodeling website was up and running, they’ve got leads like crazy. What Tandee loves most is having

the opportunity to understand the vision of the business owner and really bringing that to life for them. “What I really love about my job is problem-solving and finding out what companies need in order to really have long-term success online. I love being able to help businesses create and implement their vision.” Tandee focuses on their competitive advantage.

They put everything together into a beautiful, “Everyone brings functional their own unique new website, skill to create a and they handle cohesive team.” everything, all the way through the site launch. The goal is to optimize the new website for long-term success.

The best kinds of businesses to work with ThinkBig Sites are companies with products or services ready to sell, who need help navigating the online world and marketing and selling their products. During the setup process, a business will need to hone in on who its target audience is. Make sure that your message is a good match for your audience and be sure you know your goals.

ThinkBig Sites is a great company to help you with this. “In the digital marketing world, it’s very important to keep up with the trends.

You have only a few seconds to capture a potential customer’s attention and convince them they want to know more.”

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Jacqueline Hoff

RE/MAX Realty

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Real estate is usually the largest financial investment people ever make, and it can be an intimidating process. Jacqueline Hoff is a calm and rational force throughout the experience of buying or selling and she makes the process as smooth as possible.

YO U R H O M E , YOUR COMMUNITY, Y O U R R E A LT O R

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Associate Broker

801.920.8853

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Did you know, according to the National Association of Realtors, on average a licensed realtor in the U.S. completed less than four transactions annually? On her own, Jaci (pronounced Jackie), closed 36 transactions in 2020; her best year was 44 in 2017, and her goal in 2021 is 48 transactions. Jaci helps people sell and purchase residential and commercial real estate in Weber, Davis, Box Elder, and Morgan counties. She has most of the answers for real estate, but she also has a huge knowledge base of local businesses.

“There are a lot of unknowns when someone moves to a new area.” Where should they go for a dentist, hairdresser, or automotive repair shop? As a member of the Ogden Weber Chamber, she is a local expert basing her recommendations on the specific needs of each individual.

estate in the beautiful Ogden Valley, which led to her career starting with consistent sales right away. Jaci believes the public should be able to choose a realtor who keeps their best interests in mind, rather than the agent’s commission check. She acknowledges that integrity is her core principle. “I am a professional first. I don’t sugar coat statistics… If I can’t help you, I’ll refer you Born and raised in Montana, she has to an agent who can.” Continuing education professional experience as a legal assistant, has been a life-changing piece for her, and a saleswoman for hotel conferences, a she encourages others to study those who marketing director for the Ogden Egyptian have accomplished great things. She lives this Theatre and Eccles Conference Center, and advice and is coached by arguably the best even in running a bed and breakfast. real estate coach in the world, In the fall of 2004, she Mike Ferry, on a weekly basis. was considering making She encourages women to treat a change and one of her their business like a business, “I am a professional best friends, a local broker, love who they see in the mirror, invited her to help in real first. I don't sugar and do what they’re passionate estate. Her friend needed coat statistics...If about. She sees self-care as another sales agent. Jaci got an important piece as well.

I can't help you, I'll her licenseand found a lot “Shower, put on your makeup, refer you to an agent of her bead and breakfast and dress like a million bucks who can. guest wanted to buy real EVERY DAY!”

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Kassy Stegen

Stegens Auto Body

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BY HAILEY MINTON

Kassy Stegen’s sociability stirred her desire to go back to work. After she and her husband Nick, had child number two, she wanted to be a stay at home mom, but she was too social to stay that way.

Her motherin-law ran the finances at Stegen’s Autobody when she passed away, and the family business needed someone to fill her role there. Kassy is naturally a people person, but the world “I had to learn of finance how to handle and cars was compassion in a foreign ground. different way than She previously what I was used to.” worked as a dental assistant, so it was quite a dramatic career shift. She was told no one else knew how to do the job, but it needed to be done, and they asked her to figure it out. She couldn’t be trained by her mother-in-law, so she took what was there and made it her own.“ Kassy grew up in Warren on a farm, which is west of Plain City. Her parents owned a construction business, but life and work out there was very different compared to what it is in Ogden. Taking care of a horse is very

different than taking care of a car. It takes a certain amount of confidence to jump into an ocean of unknowns without being paralyzed and overwhelmed. YouTube and Google helped her learn quickbooks, and “How do you ______” appeared frequently in her search bar. Hands-on learning comes easiest to her. She has been a part of the business for five years, and it took the first two to build her knowledge and capabilities in all her responsibilities to where she finally felt comfortable in her work.

Aside from the finance side of things, she had to learn the language of cars and learn how to explain it simply to customers. “I had to learn how to handle compassion in a different way than what I was used to.” When someone is in an accident, it’s very scary. She learned how to talk people down from a panic state and help them understand that they will be taken care of.

Stegen’s Autobody is a family-owned business where they treat their customers like family. “We don’t look at the money,” said Kassy, “We look at the quality, safety, and satisfaction of our customers.” They are about making each customer their family and treating them in a way that keeps them coming back.

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Maria Vazquez

Maria's Mexican Restaurant

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In 2001, Maria Vazquez moved from Mexico to Utah with her husband. It had always been their dream to start a restaurant because they had worked in the food industr y since moving to the U.S.

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“We’re blessed that our restaurant is growing every day. We have a lot of support from the community in Ogden.”

An authentic Mexican restaurant was highly anticipated. As a Mexican herself, she did not like the food in nontraditional Mexican restaurants, nor did her family. Now they have customers who are Mexican and love the food because it’s made traditionally and authentically: by using their stone bowl molcajete, carne asada, adding mole poblano to their chile verde, every detail is genuine and made from scratch.

Maria did not speak English when she first moved to Utah, and she hardly left the comfort of her house. Suddenly, with the opening of her namesake restaurant, she was out in public view all day every day. Now, after years of practice, she speaks English well enough

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to describe the preparation of every dish in detail.

In the beginning, Maria was hosting, serving, cashiering, and bussing tables. Her husband was in the kitchen cooking every dish, and even her son, who is now 18-years-old and attending Utah State University, was helping clean up. The restaurant was home, not just for her family, but for her customers too.

Many people would come for the food and stay for the conversation. Maria has made many friends out of customers, people who come weekly just to support her business. These friends helped her adjust to life in Utah. It was because of the great relationships Maria had with her customers that she was able to trust their recommendations and find a decent daycare for her daughter.

“We’re blessed that our restaurant is growing every day,” she said. “We have a lot of support from the community in Ogden.”

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant also accommodates special requests. When someone requests a salsa without cilantro, they can make that happen because even the salsa is made fresh every day. They start every morning making homemade flour tortillas, fresh chips, rice, and beans.

The business has gone so well that Maria hired more help so she can stay home more often. She feels very lucky to have reached this status. On Cinco de Mayo, she celebrated with her customers turned friends on the patio of her restaurant.

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Darci Brown

Esteem Academy of Beauty

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BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Darci Brown grew up in the beauty business. Her mom and her aunts went to beauty school. In high school, she cut her own hair and gave her friends perms.

“It was in my blood,” she says.

When she was in her 20’s, Darci had her coming-of-age moment where she realized she had a lot to learn. She started her search for self-improvement. In return, Darci found solace in meditation. With her own new -found self-confidence, she could interact with her clients on a very personal level. Her strength was loving people.

“When you have someone in front of a mirror, it’s a great opportunity to help them feel self love,” she says. She strongly believes that hairstyling can help someone’s self esteem.

The academy functions on the idea that beauty school starts with the student discovering their own beauty. There, every student gets individual attention, unlike other beauty schools that graduate hundreds of students at a time. Darci gets to focus on loving students one at a time at her school, which she describes as more of a boutique.

Later in her career, Darci found herself traveling and teaching seminars at beauty schools all around the country. At that point, she had three daughters of her own, one who followed in her footsteps and graduated beauty school too. But, many of her fellow She has hired an excellent staff that is likegraduates had no plans of minded to her holistic approach. doing hair. They told Darci Every Tuesday, all the students that they didn’t have the and staff meet together for “When you have confidence to pursue it as a a “serenity session.” It’s a career. That got Darci thinking someone in front of moment of self-reflection for that she wanted to help the students, where they set a mirror, it’s a great other aspiring beauty school goals for themselves. Darci opportunity to help students have that confidence teaches them not only how to them feel self love.” that launches them into a meditate, but why. She found career in hair. She wanted to healing herself in meditation open her own school, in her and leaves an indelible mark on own state, in her own city. her students who receive the So Esteem Academy of Beauty was born.

Now, Darci is still doing what she loves: working with people. Now, she helps her student hairstylists develop self-confidence.

same benefits. The result is the majority of her students go on to work in salons. Every day, she gets to utilize her strength of loving others.

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Amberlynn Rasmussen Melanie Duncombe

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Vibez

BY ANN PARK

Amberlynn Rasmussen and Melanie Duncombe are co-owners of one of the most fascinating shops in Ogden.

Vibez is a new-age, metaphysical, spiritual retail shop and healing center.

Open for almost five years, the shop is located just north of the Newgate Mall.

The retail space is beautiful, with every corner full Melanie Duncombe of interesting finds. If you’re shopping for gifts, this is a wonderful place to find something unique and intentional.

The store is full of spiritual tools and supplies, whether it’s for smudging and clearing space or meditation and balancing chakras; Vibez has everything you need. They carry a wide variety of crystals, incense, candles, herbs, jewelry, tarot cards, body care products, books, and more.

Amberlynn opened the shop with another co-owner before Melanie joined her, bringing Sun Spirit Gems, her line of amazing jewelry.

If you are looking for a unique gift or a stone with spiritual significance, they have many beautiful pieces on display in the shop.

Amberlynn and Melanie love working together and co-creating a constantly expanding range of services for their clients and customers.

Vibez may carry an assortment of crystals, stones, herbs, and custom jewelry, but this business is so much more than retail space. The shop strives to be a center for

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emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual healing. “This is a judgment-free zone, and all of the practitioners that share space with us have been on their own journey.

We combine their experience with ours and use what we have learned to help others.”

Vibez offers a variety of healing modalities and therapeutic bodywork, such as massage therapy, reflexology, reiki, chakra clearing and balancing, crystal healing, Ayurveda consultations, ionic foot soaks, and more. “We genuinely desire to help people with their Healing Journey, or rather, with the Human Journey.” You can call to schedule or check their website.

They have a spacious classroom where different instructors teach everything from meditations and spirituality to self-help and jewelry Amberlynn Rasmussen making. If you’d “We genuinely like to look desire to help people at a complete list of classes, with their Healing check out Journey.” their website; they have a great selection! Vibez is a great addition to the unique culture of Ogden. If you have not visited yet, make time to drop by!

// Women in Business

ReBecca Erdmann

Sand & Swirl, Inc. Custom Mad e

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ReBecca Erdmann has been an essential part of Sand & Swirl since 2005.

She left a 20-year career in management to work full time with her husband, Corey, and together, they have built it into the thriving company it is today.

ReBecca has tuned into the needs of her customers. “Every woman wants the perfect bathroom, and she doesn’t want to spend all her time cleaning it.” She has made it her specialty to help everyone get their own perfect bathroom.

ReBecca and her Yorkie, Cowboy, handle the day-to-day operations of the company. They oversee the financials, marketing, HR, sales, and manage the showroom. “We want our showroom to feel comfortable and friendly.

It’s a space designed to let your creativity run wild.”

Over the years, Sand & Swirl has grown from a two-person operation to a team of eighteen.

They provide bathroom upgrades up and down the Wasatch Front. As they started their business, their goal was to provide the best quality materials and finest craftsmanship. They want their work to last and to be enjoyed for years to come. It was important to them to provide a product that would save people time and reduce stress and worry about water damage and mold. They wanted to be able to offer lots of custom options, tons of style choices, and to be able to fit into any budget. Sand & Swirl manufactures custom composites right here in their shop, so they can fabricate a product to match the size and shape of your room.

Have you been dreaming of a new bathroom?

Maybe it’s time to take a tour of the showroom and get some new ideas. ReBecca and her team love doing design consultations; each

project starts with one. They review all the options with the client, and talk about materials, style, and budget.

Customers can see examples of the different surfaces so they can visualize what they’ll look like in their home. ReBecca and her team are constantly updating in order to stay on top of new trends in color, texture, and design.

“Every woman wants the perfect bathroom. And she doesn’t want to spend all her time cleaning it.”

Your bathroom is one of the most used areas of your home, and most people’s least favorite area to clean. Why not make it easier on yourself? Sand & Swirl has thrived on helping people make their cleaning easier. Rebecca said, “People come in all the time saying, I am so tired of cleaning that grout!” Is it time for you to let your old bathroom go?

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// Women in Business

Christine Jacobson-Ware Personalized Pharmacy Care Family-owned, serving Ogden for over 20 years.

Compounding-creating custom meds in our state-of-the-art-lab.

• Functional MedicineAlternative natural treatments for improving energy, sleep, stress, boosting immunity, and anti-aging • We accept all major insurances (Medicare & Medicaid included) • Home and business delivery in Ogden • Gluten & dairy free products • Pet Prescriptions Visit us for specialty gifts. We carry a selection of unique pieces by local artists and craftsmen. Come in and check us out!

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BY ANN PARK

Anyone who knows Christine Jacobson-Ware can tell you what a warm and caring person she is, and that she is a cornerstone of the Ogden community.

She has spent her life serving others and trying to improve their health. Christine was the recipient of the Athena Award in 2015 and won Small Business of the Year in 2018.

She gives back to the community constantly, volunteers, promotes local businesses, serves on non-profit boards, and supports the local culture of art and literature. She’s been a pharmacist for over thirty-six years and a practitioner of Functional Medicine since 2009.

Christine decided to pursue additional training because she felt that simply providing medications was not enough. She wanted to truly heal people. Her work is all about discovering the root causes of health problems. Treatment is about understanding the chemistry of each individual person.

While her pharmacy provides all the ordinary medications and works with all the insurance companies, it does so much more. Wasatch Pharmacy Care can compound custom medicines. If you need a medication and have allergies, or issues with swallowing or absorbing pills, a custom prescription can help. They can create custom topical medications, oral suspensions, even lollipops or lip balms.

Christine spends much of her time meeting with patients, listening to them, and gathering the information needed to really help them.

She looks at the body as a whole, not just each part individually, and her aim is to support the health of the whole person. “I’d like to heal the entire world,” Christine says, “It’s my job to take care of people.”

Functional medicine focuses on discovering the root causes of our ailments. While

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Christine treats the whole body, endocrinology and neurology are two areas that she works with most. So many of us need help to balance our hormones, or we suffer from depression, anxiety, insomnia, severe allergies, digestive issues, autoimmune diseases, and adrenal or thyroid issues.

Many people want to prevent or improve conditions such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s, or cardiovascular problems.

This method of treatment "It's my job to take can relieve symptoms, and care of people." ideally, remove the causes of our illnesses.

Christine is unfailingly dedicated to her work.

“Be whole, be healthy, and love life! I want to be there to help take care of people. That’s what this pharmacy is about. I want to heal them and help them use less medication.”

Christine is constantly busy helping people, and her schedule fills up far in advance. She works each day to help as many people as she can. If you find yourself in need of customized pharmacy care, Christine and her team will be happy to help you.

// Women in Business

Margaret Rose

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YCC FAmily Crisis Center

BY ANN PARK

Margaret Rose is a strategic leader, a staunch defender of equality, and a lifelong supporter of opportunity and fairness.

"I am proud to say that we were able to maintain our core services over the past year."

These values are evident throughout Margaret's career and are reflected in her work with diverse populations in places such as the Navajo Nation, Tanzania, Micronesia, Nepal, Saipan, and Utah, where she is currently the Executive Director of YCC Family Crisis Center.

YCC has been located in the heart of Ogden for over 75 years and provides support and resources to those experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault. Aside from shelter services, other resources the YCC provides include housing assistance, a robust education, outreach program, programs to develop healthy relationships for local teens and young adults, an outstanding child care center, and a thrift store open to the public.

Margaret joined YCC in April of 2019, and one of her first priorities was to ensure that every employee earned a livable wage. Finding the money for this was no small task, but she made it happen and had unanimous board approval before the next fiscal year began.

To take her efforts a step further, she then worked with a human resources consultant

and the YCC HR manager to complete a fair wage compensation study for staff. ”Those who have worked in the nonprofit sector know this isn’t typically the case, which leads to high turnover and burnout,” said Rose.

“Fair compensation, mental health support, and a focus on overall wellness are vital for those providing such crucial services in our community.”

As the world shut down due to COVID-19 in March 2020, domestic violence shelters across the country experienced a significant increase in clients who needed their services, and YCC was no different. “I am proud to say that we were able to maintain our core services over the past year. We have an outstanding staff who revised our approaches to critical client services and worked hard to keep everyone safe and healthy. We knew it was essential for us to remain accessible for those experiencing violence,” said Rose.

Amid the economic shutdown, YCC took a leap of faith and added a new department.

Being the strategic leader that Margaret is, she saw the need for a development department at YCC to diversify funding sources and expand the marketing and community outreach.

Margaret and the board’s choice to move forward with this department shows their investment in the future of YCC. As an executive in Northern Utah, Margaret Rose works collaboratively with local leaders, law enforcement, and legislative representatives to be a fierce advocate for the community. YCC is proud to have her championing their mission and utilizing her strengths to provide empowerment-based advocacy to survivors as they work their way toward a self-sufficient life free from violence.

YCC Family Crisis Center offers a wide array of services to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

YCC provides empowermentbased advocacy to survivors as they work their way toward a self-sufficient life free from violence.

YCC SERVICES Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Housing Assistance Education & Outreach Child Care Center Thrift Store 24/7 Crisis Line

Learn More DV Crisis Line 801-392-7273 SA Crisis Line 801-394-6552 Office 801-394-9456 yccogden.org YCC Family Crisis Center 2261 Adams Ave Ogden, UT 84401

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career is more than just a paycheck.

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Make a difference in the lives of others

As a medical professional, you are creating a healthier world and helping others in the healing process. The American Psychological Association reports that finding meaning in your work can influence your life outside of work and has a long list of benefits, including increased motivation, personal fulfillment, and decreased stress.1

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While there’s no such thing as a 100% recession-proof job, some jobs remain far safer than others. The reality is people get sick whether the economy grows or shrinks. In the article “Top 27 Recession-Proof Jobs & Careers–Do They Exist?” healthcare heads the list of recession-proof jobs at #1.2

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Loan Factors to Consider

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Anatomy of a DELICIOUS BURGER BEST CHEESES FOR BURGERS

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center of each patty to keep the burgers from bulging out when cooking.

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1 lb ground beef 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Place all ingredients in a large bowl.

Work through using your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Preheat a grill or pan to mediumhigh heat. Add the burgers and cook 4-5 minutes with the lid closed, until browned on the bottom and the only juices visible are no longer red. Do not push down on the burgers or move them around. Flip over and cook 2-3 minutes for medium, or until done as desired.

Remove burgers from heat. Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving.

Shape into 1/2 in. thick patties, about 1/4 pound each. Make a thumb print in the

TIP: best beef or burgers is ground chuck at 80/20 fat content.

SUNRISE BURGER Bacon, cheese, sunny-side-up egg, avocado, tomato, and garlic aioli

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Gimmedelicious.com 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp ketchup 2 tbsp sweet relish or minced pickles with a little juice 1 tbsp Dijon mustard or French/ Thousand Island Dressing 1/2 tsp EACH garlic powder onion powder, chili powder Salt & black pepper to taste Stir until combined.

best combos THE TACO BURGER Mix in a can of green chiles with your beef patty recipe and taco seasoning. Top with onion, lettuce, tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, avocado, pickled jalapenos, and a simple sauce made of sour cream, salsa, and taco sauce.

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CUBAN BURGER A Cuban sandwich in a burger! These burgers are topped with deli smoked ham, cheese, pickles, mayo, and mustard.

THE PATTY MELT BURGER BBQ sauce, Smoked Gouda, bacon, carmelized onions, and white bread for the bun (toasted).

THE HAWAIIAN Hawaiian dinner rolls, swiss cheese, pineapple slices, bacon, BBQ or teriyaki sauce, and lettuce.

GREEK BURGER Top with cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, onions, and tzatziki sauce. You can mix in lamb burger with beef.

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BRYSON'S ROCK SHOP

BY ANN PARK

This unique business has a huge inventory for customers to browse.

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Owner, Dave Wonderly, says they draw rock, mineral, and crystal enthusiasts from all around.

INFO Business: Rock store 326 Washington Blvd, Ogden (801) 399-2838 www.brysonsrock.com

ow celebrating their 37th Birthday, Bryson’s Rock Shop is one of the most unique businesses in the Ogden area. They draw rock, mineral, and crystal enthusiasts from all around. If you’ve never looked through their store before, you’ll find that their inventory is legendary. You could spend hours or days trying to look at everything. There is always something new to discover.

I asked owner, Dave Wonderly, what’s new in the world of rocks. “Moldavite is the most sought-after crystal right now. It’s been hard to keep it in stock. I have more on order right now.”

Everyone’s talking about the green meteorite mineral that fell from the sky. Many people have opinions about the stone’s properties, and some people have even called its effects life changing. It is one of the most popular and sought-after minerals ever.

Bryson’s has been undergoing lots of new and exciting changes. They have been working to completely remodel the shop’s interior

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and redo all the displays.

Now, you can see even more of their inventory! If you haven’t been in for a while, stop by and see their changes. (Having more items on display will not help you make up your mind.) Now you have even more choices!

The shop is also getting in some new tools, grinders, polishers, and saws for those who want to shape and polish their own stones. “We want to offer more tools for those who are interested in shaping their own minerals.”

Another expanded area is their children’s library section. They have a great selection of books and posters. If you are raising kids

of rocks, crystals, and fossils.

They’ve recently begun offering succulents potted in mineral bases. I loved the way the growing plants look against the rock. You’ll want to check them out.

The inventory includes several stunning new pieces of aquamarine. They are spectacular! “These are museum pieces,” Dave said.

Plans are also in the works to open a window into the secret room, where some of the larger and rarer pieces are stored. If you are a collector and looking for something truly unique, you can make an appointment to see them.

Dave enjoys what he does,

We asked owner Dave what's new in the world of rocks?

“Modavite is the most sought-after crystal right now. It's hard keeping it in stock.” or grandkids who love fossils, rocks, and geology, you should check it out!

The Mystery Boxes from Bryson’s have also been a big hit. Everyone enjoys a surprise. I asked Dave to tell me what’s in them, but it’s... you know... a surprise. Just know you’ll get a cool mixture

and appreciates his staff. “I love my team. They are the best! Everyone here does such a great job. They each have unique strengths and abilities, but they are all skilled and knowledgeable and love helping our customers. I feel like we’re a family here.”

YO U R H O M E , YOUR COMMUNITY, Y O U R R E A LT O R JACQUELINE HOFF Certified Residential Specialist Senior Real Estate Specialist Associate Broker

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