Pleasant View Connection August 2018

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August 2018

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Another successful Cherry Days festival is under wraps. This year was extra busy and full of fun booths and activities. We hope you enjoyed time with your families and loved ones for the holiday. This month we feature some great stories about life in our neck of the Melissa and Ryan Spelts woods, including the Farmers Market in downtown Ogden and a fishing story as a tribute to some friends we lost. We hope you have a great month. Please let us know if you have any story ideas for the publication. We would love to feature your proud parent moments and other stories. As always, remember this publication is made possible by the advertisers you see in its pages. Please support them if you can.

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CITY NEWS

From the Mayor

t seems as if summer just started and is in full on heat mode, but we are only a couple of weeks away from the beginning of the school year. This always makes me feel as if my summer is slipping away. We have started many projects that I am sure you have noticed happening around the city. It is amazing how many things are happening on a daily basis here in our city. Here is a partial list of things that are going on.

• The new Trigon C-store has opened on the corner of Rulon White Blvd. and 2700 North. Check it out!

• The new Free-standing ER to be located at 600 West

2700 North is under final plan review.

• The new Capstone Charter School located on Highway 89 is in the final construction phase and plans to be open for this school year.

• The City received a grant from WACOG for $152,000 to finish the intersection at the top of 500 West and construction there should be wrapping up shortly.

• The City is working on multiple grants to secure funding for Skyline Drive.

• The City will be starting construction of restrooms

at the new multi-sports park located on Hwy 89. We received a $200,000 RAMP grant to make this possible.

City Info Mayor: Leonard Call Business Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to Noon Offices Address: 520 West Elberta Drive, Pleasant View City, UT 84414 General Email: info@pleasantviewcity.com | (801) 782-8529

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CITY NEWS

(letter from mayor continued)

• Storm water work on Pleasant View Drive between 1100 W and 1375 W has been completed. • The 2018-19 road repairs are well under way. • The “Safe Schools” sidewalk project along 2550 North leading to Wasatch Elementary will be completed and ready for the school year.

• The fencing of the Little Missouri spring source protection area is underway. Many more smaller projects are under way to improve parks, sidewalks, ADA accesses, storm water, and other areas. Lastly, it has become necessary for the City to close access to the trailhead at the top of Cottonwood Drive from the hours of 10:00 pm – 5:00 am. This has become somewhat of a party spot and this action is necessary to protect this sensitive area. Once again, thanks for caring, thanks for all you do, and thanks for being good neighbors. I am committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure that we remain the best place to not only grow up, but the best place to grow old. Mayor Leonard Call

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CITY NEWS

Successful Community Play Congratulations to the cast and crew for Once on this Island for a great show and performance. 2846 tickets were sold and the show averaged 474 attendees each night. The production came in with at least $10,000 in profit after paying back the $20,000

budget from the city and a $5,000 RAMP Grant. There were over 160 members of the community that gave of their time as actors, technicians, ushers, seamstresses, painters, builders, concession workers, stage-hands and ticket takers.

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City Council Meetings: Meetings typically held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Some dates will change related to holidays and other conflicts. Check with the city office for exact details. North View Fire Board Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of every month. North View Fire Station-315 E 2550 N North Ogden @ 5:00 P.M.

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Community Pond Coming North Ogden City has been working toward the construction of a community pond to be located at approximately 2300 N 250 E. These are some of the items that were discussed at an open house last month. This facility will play an important role for our city and will serve three main purposes. 1. Detention Basin for North Ogden City - North Ogden City has an existing stormwater basin located at 2500 N 200 E. The existing basin is in an area that could be sold as prime commercial real estate. The city plans to relocate the existing basin, which is not providing any sales tax or property tax to the City, to the new location and sell the existing location to a retail project developer. This would provide the city roughly 1.6 million in the sale of the property, $14,000 in annual property taxes and an estimated $198,000 in annual sales tax based on current projections. 2. Recreational Facility/Pond - North Ogden City has applied for two grants (Federal - NCRS, and State - Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant) to help with the development of a recreational facility/community pond at this location. The pond is planned to have two distinct features: a deep area (irrigation) and shallow area (recreation) as well as a sandy beach area, restrooms, parking,

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pavilions and other park features. 3. Irrigation Facility for Pineview Water (Weber-Box Elder Conservation District) - Pineview will partner with North Ogden city in paying for the construction and will utilize this facility for the storage of irrigation water used for the pressurized secondary water system most residents use to water their yards and gardens. Pineview is in need of a reservoir/storage facility and this project will meet those needs. We are looking for community feedback on this project. There are other options also being considered, for example a park that also doubles as a retention pond similar to Wadman park. Please contact the city with your feedback.

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Weber High School STANDOUT BY STEVE GODFREY

Future Business Leaders of America Club Members Taylor Laing, Maxwell Lunt and David White take second place nationally Future Business Leaders of America is a club at Weber High that prepares students for the real-world and the business side of life. For three Warriors, all upcoming seniors, FBLA is an avenue to ride their passions. Lucky for them, they are also good at it...like, second place nationally good. For perspective, FBLA, according to their website, “recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas.” Throughout the school year, events are organized at a region, state, and then national level to prepare students for “successful careers in business by providing opportunities to apply classroom concepts in a workforcesimulated competitive environment.” There are over 70 sponsored events, such as business financial plans, speeches, ethics exams, and coding and programming, too. Taylor Laing, Maxwell Lunt, and David White created a Public Service Announcement addressing the issue of student safety with regards to cyberbullying. The trio competed against 54 teams in the state of Utah, earning a perfect score from each of the judges in their PSA along the way. This led to a first-place finish, which helped the Weber High team proudly place fourth at State, which was the highest ranking in the last 20 years. Thanks to destroying the competition locally, Laing, Lunt, and White qualified to present in Baltimore at Nationals this past June.

The trio created a public service announcment addressing student safety related to cyberbullying.

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Alan Rawlins, advisor, surrounded by Taylor, Maxwell and David.

White said, “Our message was protection and prevention from cyberbullying for the students.” Laing added, “The focus for our presentation was for youth to find help and to do our best to stop this epidemic from spreading. We were able to give accurate statistics of those affected, and the rates at which it is spreading. We also offered a solution: the SafeUtah app.” Lunt said, “While it was a given topic, we loved spreading awareness of the rising problem.” Laing, a two-year FBLA veteran, continued the team’s focus behind their PSA, pointing out that “No more should students need to bow down to the harsh words of others when they can find help and gain a greater strength to stand up to these bullies--whether calling them out or standing up for themselves or reaching out for help. We chose this because each of us has been affected by cyberbullying within our schooling lives. However, we all admit that we didn’t talk to anybody about it.” Lunt explained the team’s process. “We had to start with a brainstorm of what would be the most realistic video to portray cyberbullying, so we shot a video of a high school girl getting bullied over text. We rehearsed and put together a great presentation and used local stats to capture the essence of the problem.” In the video, the girl is distraught from the threats and remarks made via social media. She then switches apps to SafeUT where she can send anonymous tips or engage in conversation with licensed therapists and psychologists if she needs to. Last month, other members of the Weber High FBLA team

joined these young men and flew from Utah to the East Coast to compete in FBLA Nationals. The group was able to visit Washington DC, including a special tour of the capital hosted by Rob Bishop’s office. After sightseeing, the team took a bus to Baltimore, where they stayed in a hotel that overlooked Inner Harbor. Once in the land of crab-cakes and Orioles, it was all business (pun intended) as the young adults from Weber High split into their various groups to compete in their events. For Laing, Lunt, and White, the hard part of creating the video was already finished, yet they would still present. There were 105 teams from across the county competing in the PSA event, and only the top 14 would advance to finals. After showcasing their PSA, the young men then answered questions from the judges while demonstrating and explaining a bit of their research, process, and background information. During the final presentation, the group stood in front of not only judges, but anyone else that wanted to watch that final round. After that, “it was pure anticipation until results were given that Sunday,” Laing said.

Alan Rawlins, advisor, said the group “learned a lot doing the PSA event last year, so we were able to use that knowledge this year with this group.” He adds that, “David, Taylor, and Max worked hard at putting this PSA together in all aspects from the video to the presentation.” Rawlins is also quick to mention that “As an advisor, I am extremely proud of them and all they have accomplished. Sitting in their final presentation, I got a little emotional because it was the final time they were doing it and because they had worked so hard.” By the time Sunday rolled around, the boys felt good about their chances. Perhaps what they weren’t expecting was a trophy and $600. After hearing that his team took second place, White said, “My first reaction was ‘Holy cow, I actually did it!’” Once the reality and tally set in, he also admits that “my thoughts soon followed to ‘Man, we were so close to first!’” Rawlins, who has been the FBLA advisor for seven years, said his reaction was that of pure happiness and surprise. “I was hoping they would get higher than seventh, which was the highest I have had others finish. Once they hit the top five, I was shaking with excitement.” Lunt shares a similar sentiment. “I was freaking out because I was so excited that all our hard work paid off and our message had been heard.” Laing agrees and said, “What else could be better? Second place is all I could’ve hoped for. It’s a dream come true for me.” All three boys will continue their high school education as seniors this upcoming year, and because of their success, won’t be able to compete in the PSA event again. However, they all still hope to compete in other FBLA events to round out their skills and prepare for future business endeavors. And even though this wild ride and accomplishment is coming to a close, White says, “This presentation, PSA, and the SafeUt app can help more people than just the judges we presented to. Even though our competition has ended, our job of spreading the word about protection for students from cyberbullying is not over.”

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Monday Fun Day STRING ART BY MELISSA SPELTS

This is a such great activity for those hot days when it's too hot to be outside but you don’t want your kids sitting in front of electronics all day. My son Grey’s favorite part of this was hammering the nails into the board. It is simple and tons of fun.

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CONGRATS KENDALL & KAMBREE! Proud Parent Moment

Kendall and Kambree Strasburg were among elite company in Oklahoma city, Oklahoma at the end of June. The twelve year old twin sisters were selected to participate in the USA softball All-American games. Just three hundred and sixty girls nationwide were selected to play in the tournament. Their team was made up of fifteen girls from Utah, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho and Washington. The Region 9 East Team had an uphill battle because they faced teams that had been playing together all year when they met for the first time in Oklahoma City. The teams played at the USA hall of fame complex including the “big field” where the national team plays, and where the college world series is held. Kendall loved facing great hitters as a pitcher, some of the twelve year old girls were bigger than her dad she said. Region 9 had a tough draw in their first pool game facing the returning champions from Texas. Their second pool game was in hand when they gave up a 3-1 lead in the last inning losing 4-3. The next day after a severe thunderstorm delay the team fell to a team from California ending Region 9’s tournament. “My favorite part was competing against the best girls in the nation and making lifelong friends. We text each other almost everyday,” Kambree said. The sisters have been playing softball for five

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years. They moved from Lehi to North Ogden three years ago. Both girls play on Utah Nemesis Elite and want to thank their coaches Sid and Michelle Spohn, Rick Quin, Kendall's pitching coach Mattie Snow, and their hitting coach Vicky Galasso. The two also travelled to Phoenix in February and tried out for the USSSA All-American team and were selected for the 12u Far West American team. Their friend Ellie Nelson, also from North Ogden, was a direct select for the Far West 11u Team. The three of them will travel to Viera Florida at the end of July to play a tournament at the Space Coast Complex.

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FLY FISHING and LOSS BY RYAN SPELTS

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There is something serene to me about standing knee deep in a flowing river with a fly rod in my hand. The steady trickling of the river, chirping of the birds, and even the buzzing insects all contribute to a feeling of joy. There is something mesmerizing about watching the river as it twists, turns, runs and burbles along. I became enthralled with the sport of fishing as a young boy scout. We went to a lake to camp for a few days. I brought my father’s tackle box and a mostly unused fishing pole along with me and intended to attempt to catch a fish or two. Standing on that lake shore casting and recasting for most of the day, I imagined what it would be like to feel the tug and jerk of a fish on my line. As I stood there one of our leaders came up and put his small boat in the water and rowed out a little ways with his son in tow. Within minutes his rod was bent over with the weight of a trout on the end of his line. I looked on with envy and amazement. I had caught fish before, but it was rare. I didn’t know what I was doing wrong but I knew I needed to find out so I could catch fish as easily. I had a strong desire to be a fisherman because of stories my father told. Although he had taken me a few times, he was not a fisherman, but he told stories of legendary fishermen he knew growing up in Idaho. He told me about one of his friends who had a rifle rack on the back window of his truck that held his fly rod instead of a rifle. Driving along through back country roads outside of Idaho Falls, he would pull alongside a stream or pond and hop out and catch a fish or two. He had the ability to catch a fish wherever he went. He knew exactly the right fly that was needed. This man, though I had never met him, was a legend to me. He would not have been any more amazing to me had he been able to walk on water.

When I moved to Idaho for school, I remember thinking that I had moved to heaven. Those places my dad had spoken of were now right in my back yard. I was a poor college kid but I saved up my $5.25 per hour salary to buy a set of waders. I had a cheap fly rod and a reel that was once my grandfather’s. Every chance I got I would go out to South Fork or Henry’s Fork and drop a line in the water. Not knowing what I was doing and being in the pre YouTube generation, I didn’t do very well. I still loved it though. One time I was standing in waist high water and an eagle scared me half to death with a surprise nose dive into the water about 15 yards to my left. He then flapped and sprayed as he rose out of the water with a huge trout that he took off somewhere to enjoy. I was in such awe. I remember thinking, “Well, at least someone has caught something today!” I actually managed to catch a couple fish that trip, my first ever on a fly rod. They measured about 12 inches … if you lined them up nose to tail fin, 12 inches total that is. Poor baby fish had no idea I was a terrible fisherman, they just wanted to eat that bug, really badly apparently. Over the years, I have become a better fisherman, through mentors and friends who have been willing to teach a city slicker like myself how to fool a fish or two. One of my favorite trips was when my boss told me I was doing a good job and he wanted to take me on a guided fishing trip. We traveled up to the South Fork Lodge and spent an idyllic day catching about 40 fish each under the guidance of a trained professional. I thought I had arrived!

Ryan fishing in a favorite spot near North Ogden. Photo by Melissa Spelts.

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Over the next few years, I was able develop my ability and much of that improvement came through a salesman from Anglers Den on Riverdale Road named Lance Heninger. This was a man who knew fishing better than anyone I had ever met. He was friendly and kind. He taught me how to tie knots, what bugs would catch fish and where to go for the best chance at an epic day. In fact, I am fairly certain that he never let me down, every trip I took with Lance’s guidance was a success. My best trip under his tutelage was last summer when my son wanted me to help teach his friend how to fly fish. They wanted to take off for a full Saturday of fishing and I wanted them to hook up with some fish. I knew exactly where to go and Lance delivered once again! It cost me a few bucks in flies and equipment but it was well worth it. He let us in on one of his favorite spots and we had a great time. We caught some on top with dry flies and some under the surface with nymphs. What a great day!

Lance was well known and a great friend to many in the community. Anyone who fishes knows of his prowess with a rod and his uncommon knowledge about all things fishing. There are some who make life harder and there are others who seem to make life easier and better for those around them, Lance was one who made life better. Thank you Lance, for the great times.

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Just a few weeks ago, I was getting the familiar itch that happens about every three days or so for me. I wanted to go fishing and I was going to go visit with my friend at Anglers Den. I happened to go on Facebook and I saw something that broke my heart. There was a message from Anglers Den on their Facebook page, Lance Heninger had been killed in a boating accident at Flaming Gorge. At far too young an age, he had been taken back home. I didn’t know Lance well but I sure appreciated the part he played in my life. In fact, I knew so little about him that I had no idea that his mother was my neighbor living only a few houses away. Sometimes it is a small world. Lance was well known and a great friend to many in the community. Anyone who fishes knows of his prowess with a rod and his uncommon knowledge about all things fishing. There are some who make life harder and there are others who seem to make life easier and better for those around them, Lance was one who made life better. Thank you Lance, for the great times. Within a few weeks of Lance’s death, we also lost someone close to us. My wife’s dad passed away after a nearly two decade battle with cancer. I have also heard of several other loved ones of friends passing. I don’t know why July seems to have taken so many that we love on to the next life but it made me ponder the challenge of losing someone. We hope that those of you who have lost someone you love will feel grateful for the time you had with them. I am so grateful to those I love and though I miss them, I am happy for them. To my father-in-law, I hope you enjoy the horseback rides in heaven and to Lance, I hope you save me a spot on the boat. Until next time.

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Just-a-Break fundraiser Chalk It Up Two years ago in September we published our premier issue and our feature story was about Greg Thorpe and his family’s nonprofit JUST-a-BREAK. With the Chalk it Up event happening this month for the 3rd time, we thought we would catch up with Greg and see what is happening with JUST-a-BREAK. Greg lost the love of his life Jen Thorpe in December 2015 to a battle with cancer. During the trying and painful ordeal, the Thorpe family realized that so many fellow families dealing with their own cancer battles were in a sense of despair. Jen was concerned that these families, like her own, needed to have a break (it was evident that this is just how Jen was, in a battle for her own life, she was thinking of those around her and worried about their well being, instead of her own). These families spent most of their time waiting for treatments or traveling to treatments or waiting for results of treatments. They often lacked a sense of hope and they needed a break. Unfortunately, they never took breaks. They often don’t have the money to do so and or the will to make plans and go out for a night. Starting with just a few anonymous give away packages for simple things like dinner and a movie for families in treatment the idea behind JUST-a-BREAK was formed. Jen wanted to keep things

In all JUST-a-BREAK has raised and donated over $70,000 to cancer patients and their families. anonymous and so they quietly served. When Jen was nearing the end of her life, the Thorpes started to put a little more effort into giving families a break durning their trial. By keeping the gift giving anonymous but by being open about what they were doing and gathering donations, they were able to help more families, especially those struggling the most financially and emotionally with a much needed break. Today, Greg and his children have continued the legacy of giving in Jen’s honor. As a labor of love, there are no donated funds that are used for administrative purposes. 100% of all donations are used to purchase the gift cards that are the source of the “break” given to the families of cancer patients. By focusing on creating more contacts in the business community JUST-a-BREAK has been able to nearly double the value of all donations. Each dollar that is donated is nearly always doubled by the retailers from whom the gifts are purchased. Just recently, Greg was able to purchase, at cost, 8 three-day, twonight dinner, spa, food and entertainment packages from West Gate Resort, Canyons - Park City. West Gate Resort matched 22 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // August 2018

that purchase by donating 8 additional packages in return. In all JUST-a-BREAK has raised and donated over $70,000 to cancer patients and their families. Interest in the foundation is also growing, and paperwork is soon to be completed for opening an additional nonprofit in the state of Georgia. Soon we may see JUSTa-BREAK branches in Massachusetts, Illinois, Nevada, Idaho and other communities. Although JUST-a-BREAK is expanding, donations stay local and serve the communities they come from.

Founders of the foundation Greg & Jennifer Thorpe wanted to give patients and families a chance to forget about the disesase, if just for a moment. Although Jennifer has since passed away from cancer, Greg is continuing this legacy of love with help from local businesses.

I asked Greg about his plans and how he can continue to grow the organization when he and a fellow cancer widower are paying for all of the administrative, legal and accounting expenses out of their own pockets? He said he hopes to find someone or an organization who will catch the vision of what they are doing and set up an endowment or make donations to help offset administrative expenses so that they can continue to utilize 100% of the donations received to bless cancer families. With Gregs vision, he hopes to create a nationwide program that can grow into a charity that serves thousands of families.

JOIN US! On August 24th and 25th is the annual ChalkIt-Up North, chalk art festival and 5K color run. It is held behind Pizza Pie Cafe in North Ogden. There will be food trucks, vendors, face paiting and live local entertainment with all proceeds benefiting JUST-a-BREAK. Come join in on the fun and find out more about the JUST-a-BREAK foundation. See you there.

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Ogden City Farmers Market More than just great produce BY JOLAINE PORTER GARNER

ome activities are synonymous with summer months such as camping, swimming pool fun, vacationing, roasting a gooey s’more around a campfire, catching a fish in a lake, or riding bikes amid the wildflowers and breathtaking Utah landscape. However, I have become a fond attendee of another local activity that I look forward to during my summer months here in Northern Utah. It includes attending the Ogden City Farmers Market on historic 25th Street. The Ogden Downtown Alliance currently manages and organizes the farmers market. They state that, “The Ogden Downtown Alliance is committed to increasing economic vitality and community vibrancy through the Central Business District in Ogden. We are creating and promoting a dynamic epicenter for arts, entertainment and cultural experiences in Weber County through our place branding and destination marketing in conjunction with focused community programs and events.” The 25th Street Farmers Market certainly encompasses this vision.

What to Expect

Each Saturday from June to mid-September from 9am to 2pm shoppers can stroll among 200+ vendors as local food goods and artisans’ crafts are available for purchase. The market itself runs along 25th street from Wall to Washington. The street is closed for the market but there is plenty of parking on surrounding streets or in parking lots between 25th and 24th street. Don’t want to drive? Take advantage of the bicycle valet located at 25th Street and Grant Avenue, ride the train, or walk. You will find a myriad of fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables. Some vendors are strictly organic if that’s what you’re seeking. Since I get my produce here each week, I arrive early to get the best choices as some vendors will run out of goods. Many vendors will offer free samples; you won’t regret it. You will absolutely love the ripe peaches and apricots! Also, there are some unusual finds such as fingerling potatoes, lemon spinach, microgreens, sweet yellow watermelons, a vendor who solely sells “all things garlic”, and another who offers a medley of mushrooms. Be adventurous and try something new. When my children were young, we would always seek out something unusual, take it home, prepare it, and consume it. They felt as if they were developing into true food critics. If you’re not seeking fruits and veggies, the market offers 24 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // August 2018

locally roasted coffee and baked goods. Their aromatic combination is divine. Vosen’s Bread Paradise offers a variety of bread samples right out of the side of their truck. Their bakery goods are infused with herbs, cheese, garlic, and dried fruit. The German pastries are delectable and to die for.

What You’ll See and Hear

Now that you’re done shopping, perhaps you’d like to take a break and enjoy a yoga class in the park. She’s Dope Too offers yoga each Saturday at 9 am. Don’t be shy. All ages, levels, and shapes participate even if you can’t reach all those stretches. It’s the participation that is enjoyable. Several dog rescue groups bring their playful pups in hopes of finding a forever home. Many people bring their leashed dogs along to revel in the market’s lively atmosphere. You may also see a couple who regularly strides along the main street with their pet goose riding in a stroller. They are always willing to share their story about their special friend.

Amid the barks and honks, you’ll also hear live music. Each week a local band is featured along the main drag. Chairs are set up for a relaxing spell. Sit back, close your eyes, and tap your foot to the beat. It is not unusual to see individual musicians positioned on a street corner or leaning up against a wall. One particular occasion I met a talented violinist who caught my eye. This 12 year old young man was dressed in overalls and donned a wool ivy-style hat. After I added a dollar to his collection tin, he tipped his hat and smiled. Turn the corner and you’ll be mesmerized by the humming and drumming sounds of a duet playing a didgeridoo and an upside down plastic bucket. If you want to compose your own music, find one of the several upright painted pianos and plink out your own tune. Anything goes! One of our family favorites when visiting the Farmers Market is to see Ogden’s unique dancing police horse, Sundance, along with his owner Master Officer Ron Gardiner from the Ogden Police Department. Sundance is a strikingly beautiful buttermilk buckskin quarter horse that stands 15.3 hands and weighs 1200 lbs. On command, Sundance obeys a variety of tricks from kicking a soccer ball to dancing. Have you ever witnessed a horse smiling? Sundance loves to participate and entertain. Ron even passes out trading cards that feature facts and information about him and Sundance and their unique relationship.

Personal Favorites

Stop by Beehive Naturals for their light weight Summer Sunshine lotion. I like to give it to my guests who are visiting from out of state. Manufactured right in Plain City, they offer all things honey: lip balm, lotions, 100% raw honey, beard oils, soaps, and bath teas. Again, samples are plentiful. Each year I find a humble, quaint beverage stand. They don’t have a sign posted but you’ll notice the extended line. It is long but so worth it on a hot day. They make individual orders of mint limeade that they learned to make while they lived in Brazil. You can watch each step as they concoct their special recipe from sugared water with mint leaves and freshly squeezed limes. Then they add their own special touch; they pour it all in a large mason jar and shake it vigorously. Poured over ice, it is fabulous and refreshing! Acacia Tanner from Fanciful Face Painting is a true artist in her own right. Her artistry matches those found in European markets. Her face paintings are anything but ordinary. Any family member’s face can be a canvas for her creativity. There are plenty of displayed examples to choose from, or you can make your own individual request. She has an engaging personality so the experience is a true delight.

Regulars, One Timers, and Volunteer Efforts

Each week as you explore the Farmers Market you will notice subtle changes. Some craftsmen are there each week in the same spot. It’ll be easy to locate them next time you go. Hand-made pottery, spoon and fork jewelry, clothing, unique olive oils, candles, paintings, dainty succulents, wild flower

One of our family favorites when visiting the Farmers Market is to see Ogden’s unique dancing police horse, Sundance, along with his owner Master Officer Ron Gardiner from the Ogden Police Department.

bouquets, painted rock art, leather accessories, and hand carved woodwork art are available each Saturday. Free train rides along 25th are offered each week too. Ride along 25th street and offer your best pageant wave to the pedestrians. Some events are there only once. Watch out! During the Ogden Pioneer Days festival a gang of rustlers, wranglers, and robbers are set to heist the loot from a stagecoach in a real-action, right-down-to-the-gunsmoke re-enactment on 25th Street. Also, stagecoach rides are given throughout the days’ events. Come see what life was like back in the days of the pioneers. Milk a cow, cuddle a baby lamb, or hold some chickens during the week of the dairy display that sets up pens for young ones to get a farm-like hands on experience. Another farming experience is the tractor show that sets up their antique tractors and even offers rides to spectators. On another occasion, our family was entertained with a dog obstacle race. All breeds turned out as we cheered on our favorite. Our family still talks and reminisces about the dog races that day. Many volunteer organizations set up a booth to teach the public about their cause in the community activity zones. For example, Intermountain Health Care provides a free teddy bear booth for children to learn about first aid. Each child goes to a station for instruction about taking care of his bear. They get a certificate and a healed bear to take home.

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The farmer’s market is a great place to gather. Visiting is a fun family activity, and you can meet members of your community. Purchasing fruits and vegetables from the farmers market supports local family farms, giving them the valuable capital they need to keep operating and providing consumers an alternative to mass-produced foods. Enjoy the natural flavors of fresh fruits, vegetables, and baked goods. Take a Saturday stroll down 25th Street. Enjoy the heartbeat of the Ogden Farmers Market. CONNECTIONPUBLISHING //August 2018 25

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North Ogden's Post Office The North Ogden Post Office building was built by Sidney Stevens in 1867 at 2599 North 400 East. The original structure was reportedly one of the first two-story brick buildings in Utah and operated as a general merchandise store. The upper level was used as a dance floor, and a library was housed in the building with about 100 books that were loaned out to the public. A Z.C.M.I. store was located near 450 East 2650 North, owned by Samuel Dean. He sold his stock in the store to Stevens in 1870 and Stevens merged the two stores. In February of 1885, the store was destroyed by fire. It was hard for firefighters to control the fire due to a large stock of rifle and shotgun shells in the store. The store was rebuilt and burned again in 1911. The building was rebuilt again as a one-level structure. Clarence Barker purchased the property in about 1920. The building operated for many years as a general store with several different owners, and as a pharmacy and soda fountain for a short time in 1960.

The building was dedicated as a U.S. Post Office in November 1961. Marvin Barker owned the building and his wife Maurine was hired as the North Ogden postmistress. The Barkers also operated a franchise with Ellison Cleaners in the building. The North Ogden Post Office was closed around 1990 when postal services were moved to the Five Points area. The building was rented out for a few years and then demolished on May 5, 1998 (pictured above).

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Have you ever watched one of those TV cop programs and thought how’d you hate having your face splashed across the television for making an in-the-moment bad decision? Well get ready folks, because that very thing is getting ready to happen right here in North Ogden! [Editor’s Comment: No it isn’t.] Okay, maybe not that exact same thing, but almost the same thing. [Editor’s Comment: Not even close, pretty much the opposite.] Maybe I should explain . . . A few months ago, Mayor Chugg created the North Ogden Clean Air (NOCA) committee and the City Council gave it a rousing vote of approval. Since then, a group of citizens has been working together to figure out how we can best bring awareness and education to encourage a change of habits. Our philosophy is that together we can make a difference to our air quality. Sure, we’ll always have inversions. Our beautiful mountains guarantee it will always be a challenge, especially when our weather conditions seem to be working against us. But we do have some control over how many emissions we are contributing to it! We’ve already started working on a few ideas. You may have seen us at Cherry Days. We’re also going to be working with schools this fall in hopes of creating an Air Aware Flag program. We hope this will help reduce idling in the student pickup/drop-off lanes too. We’ve also challenged our nearby

cities to start up something similar so that we can all work together to improve our air quality. After all, we all breathe the same air! There will also be other programs and fun challenges in the works. Now, back to what I was initially talking about. [Editor’s Comment: Only the facts please!] We want to be positive and encourage people to make whatever changes they can, so we’re soliciting local businesses for gift cards or swag to be given away to people who are “caught in the act” of being air aware and doing something positive! Then we’ll share this on our Facebook page so everyone can see how easy it is to be more environmentally friendly and reduce emissions. We’re just getting started so stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, pop over to our Facebook page and give us a LIKE. And if you’re a business that would like to donate gift cards or swag, contact us at the email address shown below. Maybe next time you’re in line for the drive through window, or waiting to pick someone up, you might think about not idling. You never know when we might be hiding around the corner just waiting for someone to do the right thing and reward him or her with a gift!

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he majority of the questions I receive from business owners involve how to limit personal liability. We live in a sue happy world. There are times when companies deal unfairly with people and filing a lawsuit may be the only recourse to provide a remedy for the injured party and hold the offending party accountable. However, there are also times when a person will initiate a lawsuit against a company with â&#x20AC;&#x153;deep pocketsâ&#x20AC;? hoping to get a quick settlement. There are few things as discouraging to business owners as being sued for trying to provide a service that you are passionate about. Having the correct business structure and upholding good business practices can give you peace T. of Smith, mind that you are not personally liable Garrett if someone Attorney sues your business. A great way to limit personal liability is to form an entity, either a corporation or limited liability company (LLC). Most businesses start without forming an entity. An individual can start a business as a sole proprietor without filing anything with the state. Two or more individuals can start a business as a general partnership on a handshake deal without filing with the state. The formation of these business structures while simple and cost-effective, do not protect the business owner(s) from personal liability. If someone chooses to sue a sole proprietor or general partnership, the owner(s) could lose not only their business assets, but their personal

property as well. The LLC structure has the best protections against personal liability; however, the corporation structure provides more options for investors if you are looking for funding. My goal is to provide you with the most protection while maximizing your flexibility to accomplish your business plan. Even the best business structure cannot make up for poor business practices. I recently met with a business owner whom Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll call Todd. Todd builds homes for a living and runs his business through his LLC. As I began asking Todd about how he runs his business, I quickly realized that Todd was opening himself to personal liability by commingling funds. Commingling funds means using business funds for personal use. Todd would pay for everything with the business account. The first thing an opposing attorney will do during a lawsuit is show that the business owner has commingled funds. This is referred to as piercing the corporate veil. The most common occurrences are when the business owner takes his family out to the movies or dinner on the business card. This may seem inconsequential, but if a court finds that a business owner has pierced the corporate veil, that owner will be personally liable.

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preparedness is having a plan. When dangerous weather is approaching, it is critical everyone in the family knows what to do and where to go. While the plan will differ depending on the type of storm, it is a good idea to run through scenarios as a family regularly.

(and batteries), non-perishable food, and important documents, but few people do. While it may not be realistic to keep an emergency kit year-round, if you live in a storm-prone region, it may be a good idea to put something together before the severe weather season begins.

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1 pt. heavy cream 1 stick of butter 2 tbsp. cream cheese ¾ c. parmesan cheese 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 pkg fettuccine noodles Cook fettuccine in a large pot of boiling water. Add a tsp. of olive oil to prevent from sticking or boiling over. In a sauce pan combine butter, heavy cream and cream cheese. Simmer until all is melted and mixed well. Add the parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Spoon over fettuccine. The sauce is also great over tortellini and ravioli!

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Bake 350, use 9x13 pan Mix: 1 ½ c. flour 1 ½ c. oatmeal 1 ½ c. brown sugar ½ tsp. salt 2/3 tsp. soda Melt 1 1/8 c. butter and add to dry mixture Put half of the dough in bottom of the pan. Spread thin and bake for 10 minutes. While dough is baking add 48 caramels (1 bag) and 3 tbsp. of whipping cream in a glass bowl and microwave 30 seconds at a time until softened. Stir in between every 30 second interval. Continue until caramels are melted. Take cooked section of cookie dough out of the oven. Sprinkle with: 12 ounces of chocolate chips (we like semi sweet) ½ c. nuts (optional) Pour warm caramel over the top Lay the rest of the dough on top Cook an additional 15 minutes. For best results, cook the day before serving to allow the caramel to set up.

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