North Ogden Connection July 2021

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www.northogdenconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com | (801) 624-9652 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristina Case WRITERS Mayor Neal Berube Jon Call Katie Gerard Hailey Minton Ryan Spelts Jenny Goldsberry Vy Trinh Holly Fuller Mary Batchelor Rachelle Krohn

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n April 5, 1847, at 2 p.m., one hundred and fortythree men, three women, and two children began a trek westward to the Rocky Mountains. On July 21, 1847, two members of the group entered the Salt Lake Valley and took a twelve-mile tour before returning to the group. The next day, the first camp was established in the valley. On July 24, 1847, Brigham Young, who led the group, had his first view of the valley and declared this was the right place to settle. Thus, on the 24th of July each year, we celebrate Pioneer Day to honor the bravery of the original settlers and their strength of character and physical endurance.

“I’m confident that with endurance and the strength of character of the citizens of North Ogden, we will also solve the challenge of growth and water issues we are facing, just like the pioneers did.”

By December of 1847, the population of the Salt Lake Valley was estimated to be 1,611. One of the first tasks the pioneers were challenged with was to find dependable water sources that would be needed in the arid desert. Interestingly, the pioneers faced some of the same challenges we are facing today: growth and dependable sources of water. I’m confident that with endurance and the strength of character of the citizens of North Ogden, we will also solve the challenge of growth and water issues we are facing, just like the pioneers did.

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In 1850, the Campbell and Riddle families, who were ranchers living in Ogden, Utah, wintered their cattle in North Ogden. They didn’t stay long as there were tensions with Native Americans living in the area. Things settled down a little, and in 1851, they returned and were followed by several other families (approximately 18). Today, North Ogden has grown to over 21,000 residents. North Ogden has grown because it is a great place to live, and we welcome people with open arms.

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Interestingly enough, early North Ogden settlers were instructed to build a wall around the city. Thank heavens the physical wall was never completed. So, here we are some 170 years later, and we need to be careful not to build a different type of wall around North Ogden. Although many citizens wish growth would just go away, the reality is it is here to stay. The job of your elected officials is to thoughtfully plan for growth that will maintain a high and diverse quality of life in North Ogden. Thoughtful growth includes adequate roads, superb police protection, outstanding trail access, and various other public works responsibilities.

City staff, including our planners, are working on ordinances that will help conserve water, make developments safe for new residents, maintain sensitive lands, protect current residents, and attract the appropriate types of businesses that will keep North Ogden a great place to live! It’s quite the task, but one that can be achieved as we seek to become ONE NORTH OGDEN. It is my hope that, during July, we will remember not only the birth of our country, but also the heritage of our state and particularly those things that make North Ogden great, which includes welcoming people with open arms.

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The Connection Publishing Team Meet the people behind the pages of our magazines!

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Read more about Thu Nguyen’s (3rd from left) success story in the feature on page 18!

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City of North Ogden Congratulations, Susan!

Susan Nance has worked for North Ogden City since 2015 and is ready to take on her new role as City Recorder.

Susan graduated from Weber State University with a bachelor’s degree in business management and just recently received her master’s degree from Southern Utah University in interdisciplinary studies and focused on public administration and leadership. She has obtained her Certified Municipal Clerk designation and is currently working on her Master Municipal Clerk designation granted by The International Institute of Municipal Clerks. She enjoys being outdoors, coaching sports, traveling, and spending time with her husband and cute kiddos!

COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER

BY JON CALL, CITY MANAGER/ATTORNEY

Resident’s Question: Can I install Xeriscape in my yard?

Answer. Yes, the city has several ordinances which encourage xeriscaping and other water conservation techniques. In general, the main goals of those ordinances are to provide for alternatives to grass turf as the main component in a park strip, front or rear yard. The general guiding principles are that the efforts to install landscaping need to be focused on a conscious decision to install natural or plant materials which reduce the need for irrigation. There are also restrictions on the type of plants that can be planted: they can’t be a certain invasive species of noxious weeds that the state has been trying to eradicate. One caveat to remember is that the installation of any concrete or asphalt requires a land use permit from the city to make sure the storm water is not running off onto neighboring properties or increasing the amount of impervious surface beyond the 35% allowed on most residential lots. If you call the city, the Planning Department would be happy to answer any questions about the installation of hard surfaces. 801-782-7211

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If you have questions about proper procedures, city code, building permits, community events, how-to's, or other cityrelated questions, please send an email to jcall@nogden.org.

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The Cherry on Top The North Ogden City Parks and Recreation Department oversees events, parks, recreation, and aquatics. Their team is responsible for maintaining all

city parks, playgrounds, pavilions, and restrooms, ensuring that all locations are clean, sanitized, stocked, repaired following vandalism, and winterized prior to the cold months.

North Ogden City is home to 60 acres of open park space with thousands of plants, shrubs, and flowers on its public grounds.

The planting, maintenance, and treatment is completed entirely by their staff. They also manage the care of hundreds of street flowers and pots throughout the city as part of the city’s beautification program. Recently, their hard-working staff put all the street flowers out as they arrived from the nursery. They will maintain these beautiful flowers throughout the season, ensuring they are healthy and cared for.

The Parks and Recreation Department’s responsibilities do not stop at the maintenance of our breathtaking parks and public grounds. They are also responsible for hosting our many community events throughout the city, installing over 1,500 strands of lights and holiday displays during the holiday season, and keeping our city’s many cul-de-sacs, parking lots, and sidewalks snow free!

The Parks and Recreation Department is one puzzle piece that makes our city what it is. Many thanks to the entire department for your hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication to North Ogden City. This Cherry on Top is for you!

Many thanks to the Parks and Recreation Department for keeping our city parks and street flowers beautiful, hosting our many community events, and everything else you do!

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Meet Bryce: Go-Getter Extraordinaire!

North Ogden Administration snagged a great new Administrative Services Manager, Bryce Nelson! Bryce recently graduated with his bachelor’s in Construction Management with an emphasis on Facilities Management. He brings positive leadership skills, along with a friendly and professional demeanor. Bryce has worked for North Ogden City in the Public Works Department for many years, along with Farmington City and R & O Construction. He enjoys reading, camping, and spending time with his wife and two amazing kids. His favorite thing about North Ogden is the community and the employees that he gets to work with!

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And The Scholarship Goes to…

Two of North Ogden City’s finest received scholarships for their hard work, dedication, and service they provided in Youth Court. Both recent graduates of Weber High School, Jessie Aguirre and Trevor Millar agree that some of their best memories include Youth Court and the people they were lucky to volunteer with.

In Jessie’s words, “The program itself is amazing, but the people I volunteer with really elevate the whole experience. Youth Court is a team effort, and our team is the best there is! We all work together to make Youth Court the best experience it can be for the defendants, so that everyone feels supported and ready to take on all challenges.” Jessie received the Robert Goddard Achievement Scholarship and plans to attend Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, this fall.

Trevor says, “Youth Court has been one of the fondest things in my high school career. Not only has it given me an opportunity to help the people in my community, but it has also allowed me to make lifelong friendships with some of my fellow volunteers and advisors. It has allowed me a pathway to improve my public speaking, empathy, and leadership skills. Youth Court has opened my eyes to what can happen when you give a little bit of your time to help others around you.” Trevor received Weber State University’s Presidential Academic Full Ride Scholarship, along with the Brent Taylor Leadership Scholarship, and plans to attend Weber State University this fall.

Not only do Jessie and Trevor agree on the positive effects of Youth Court, they both credit Lorrie Frazier, their advisor, for encouraging speech not only for the defendant but for the Youth Court team overall, and they appreciate her guidance and compassion.

Jessie Aguirre

Recipient of the Robert Goddard Achievement Scholarship. She will attend Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts this fall.

Congratulations, Jessie and Trevor!

Jessie and Trevor share their experience in Youth Court:

“The program itself is amazing, but the people I volunteer with really elevate the whole experience. Youth Court is a team effort, and our team is the best there is!”

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“Youth Court has been one of the fondest things in my high school career.

Not only has it given me an opportunity to help the people in my community, but it has also allowed me to make lifelong friendships with some of my fellow volunteers and advisors.”

-Trevor

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CITY NEWS

Key Community Contacts

Flood Zones Questions regarding flood zones should be directed to Lorin Gardner, City Engineer, at 801-782-8111. FEMA flood maps are available for your review at the city offices. We also have elevation certificates.

Questions, comments, accolades?

Go to www.northogdencity.com/i-want-to/contact-us or see community contacts, right, for information.

City Council Meetings The mayor and council welcome your input and attendance at the council meetings held the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, starting at 6 p.m. Work sessions are held as needed on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Check www.northogdencity.com for changes.

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Mayor: Neal Berube: 801-686-0688 nberube@nogden.org Council Members: Cheryl Stoker: 801-782-9302 cstoker@nogden.org Phillip Swanson: 801-940-2111 pswanson@nogden.org Charlotte Ekstrom: 801-920-6987 cekstrom@nogden.org Blake Cevering: 801-549-8202 bcevering@nogden.org Ryan Barker: 801-814-4306 rbarker@nogden.org City Hall: 801-782-7211 Planning:

801-737-2215 Scott Hess - planning@nogden.org

City Recorder: 801-737-9830

Susan Nance - recorder@nogden.org Human Resources Manager: 801-737-9835

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Jeremy Hindes - jhindes@nogden.org Public Works: 801-782-8111

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The Lindquist Family Presents the 42nd Annual

Pops Concert and Fireworks Sunday, July 18th, 9 p.m.

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quarterly at Ogden’s Historic Union Station, welcoming artists of all skill levels and people of all backgrounds. The first show is on display at the Union Station until August (DATE). The second show Sustainable Planet- is open to artist submissions until August 2, 2021 at 4 p.m.

Visit ogdencity.com/878/open-artist-calls for submission details.

MURALIST World-renowned muralist David “Don Rimx” Sepulveda recently finished his five murals along Grant Avenue between 22nd and 23rd street. To see more of his work, visit donrimx.com

ARTIST BIO AUDREY CHRISTENSEN Audrey Christensen is an artist and a people watcher. Her memory of watching her mother sew clothing eventually led her to her mixed media

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 27-28: Chalk It Up North Chalk Art Festival and 5K Color Run. Chalk Artists can register now until Aug. 23 to participate in the 2021 Chalk it Up North festival. Visit chalkitupnorth.com for details.

art form of embroidery and watercolor.

Audrey was suffering with postpartum depression after her last child was born, and she wondered if making something for her daughter would help build a connection. She started making dolls, and people began asking her to make dolls for them. “I learned how to embroider while doing the intricate stitching for doll faces. I also draw in a sketchbook, so that’s when I thought about embroidering some of my drawings.” Stitching takes a lot of energy, and she was looking for different options. That is when she happened upon incorporating watercolor into her work. “I fell in love with having the paint on the fabric and seeing how it spreads.

It allowed a release for me.” Watching the paint go on the fabric helped her through the postpartum depression.

A lot of her pieces are inspired by how she perceives the people she observes.

July 29 - Aug 14: Into the Woods @ Perry’s Egyptian Theater The Great Ogden Art Hunt is a monthly art scavenger hunt that takes place throughout various local Ogden art galleries and businesses.

Each month, visitors and patrons must search for a hidden art piece

She finds herself observing the performances of how people present themselves in public. “I like to see people layer different clothing, and I wonder what I would be doing if I was her. I also find beauty in the mundane little things we do on a daily basis.”

She has embroidered a scene of a woman brushing her hair and other similar moments. “It takes you back to moments that you didn’t see the beauty in at the time.”

Audrey hosts watercolor embroidery classes and doll making classes. “I teach 100 percent.” She is ready to teach everything she knows to help others succeed.

“I love seeing people try this for the first time, find joy in it, and leave with a piece they created. It’s inspiring to see people get that spark of creativity, even people who don’t believe they are creative; everyone has something they can share. I want them to be empowered to express themselves.”

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JULY/AUGUST EVENTS Senior Events Lunch 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. - Mon, Tues., Wed., & Fri. Call Zella if you have any questions at 801-782-6211 Monday 8:30 a.m. Ceramics 9 a.m. Beginners Line Dance 9 a.m. Bridge 1 p.m. Crochet & Knitting 2 p.m. Tap Dance Class Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Art 10 a.m. Intermediate Line Dancing 12:30 p.m. MahJong Wednesday 9 a.m. Wood Carving 9 a.m. Bridge 10 a.m. Line Dancing 12:30 a.m. Games

LIBRARY EVENTS 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.

Tai Chi - Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 18 and older. A form of martial arts, Tai Chi uses slow, controlled movements to regulate breathing and build stamina.

Game Club - Wednesdays, 4 p.m.

Ages 8 - 18. Learn and play a variety of board and video games.

Discovery Time - Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

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Thursday 1 p.m. Tap Dancing Friday 8:30 a.m. Ceramics 8:30 a.m TaiChi 9 a.m. Bridge 10 a.m. Yoga (bring own mat)

Fun Things To Do JULY

June 5 - August 21: Ramp Free Saturdays July 2: First Friday Art Stroll “Traces of the West” @ Downtown Ogden July 3: Cherry Days July 4: Independence Day July 5: Movie in the Park

July 5 & 12: Movies in the park! See www.northogdencity.com/parksrec for more info.

July 11 - 14: Pioneer Days Activities / Rodeo July 11: LDS Devotional @ Ogden Tabernacle 6 p.m. | Monday Night Movies @ MWC Park July 12: Movie in the Park

Summer Sessions Run June 1 - July 15 & July 26 - Aug 9 Registration Required: 801-337-2652 Ages 0 - 2 and 3 - 5. Help your child get ready to read with stories, music, and art activities. Program sessions for each age group are held simultaneously at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Fun & Learning, Origami Animals July 1 - 31 Ages 0-12. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Visit the Library in July, where you’ll find everything you need to create your very own origami animal.

Craft at Home Patriotic Door Wreaths Tue, June 6, 7 p.m.

Ages 18 and up. Make a patriotic wreath for the front door that can be adapted to any occasion with a change of color and embellishment. Learn the basics and let your creativity go from there. Space is

limited; to register, call 801-337-2650.

Magic Brooklyn Fri, July 16, 3 p.m. & Sat, July 17, 10:30 a.m.

All ages. Let’s make magic! Enjoy funny, friendly entertainment for all ages. Registration is required; call 801-337-2652 to sign up.

Art: Drawing from direct observation Thu, July 29, 7 p.m.

Ages 18 and up. Learn how to draw from observing an object in front of you.

Learning to see and render well are skills that can be translated into all other forms of artistic creation. Space is limited; to register, call 801-337-2650.

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July 13: Special Kids Rodeo @ Lorin Farr Park July 15: All about Succulents @ Ogden Botanical Gardens 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Call Weber County USU Extension for questions (801) 399-8200 July 18: Lindquist Fireworks @ WSU Duck Pond Dusk July 24: North Ogden Community Band Concert

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August 2 - 6: The Great Ogden Art Hunt @ Eccles Art Center | Wildlife Safari,ages 7-9 @ 966 W 12th St Ogden 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

August 4: Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk @ Antelope Island August 2 - 30: Music Mondays in the Park August 6: Open Studio Night @ The Monarch 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll @ Downtown Ogden

August 11-14: Weber County Fair! Don’t miss out on all the fun!

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Gallery Stroll @ Union Station 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN UTAH

Stories of Success

BY VY TRINH AND JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Read until the very end to see how you can help a local museum keep a collection of stories just like the ones you’re about to read.

J

ust because Asian American and Pacific Islander month is over, it doesn’t mean we’ve stopped appreciating their stories of triumphs. This month, we at Connection Publishing want to highlight some very important histories that happened right here. Read until the very end to see how you can help a local museum keep a collection of stories just like the ones you’re about to read.

The first Asian immigrants came to the area thanks to the railroad. Chinese workers made the journey halfway across the world to build the transcontinental railroad. They were there when the Golden Spike was hammered in Ogden to mark the final touch on the railroad; once it was complete, they helped build stations along the railroad. Ogden Union Station was only the second building in the area, and it was largely built thanks to the help of these Chinese immigrants who stayed to see the project through.

Some workers stayed in the foreign state of Utah for good. The Union Station Museum has kept a record of some of these early first-generation Asian people in the area. Some sold tableware and others sold cuisine, but all of their early merchandise reflected their home country’s culture.

Many stayed at the Marion Hotel while they ran their businesses along 25th street. You can visit the museum and read about the stories of these first entrepreneurs. In this article, we’ll focus on contemporary examples of successful people in the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

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THU NGUYEN left Vietnam to move to the United States

years ago. She and her husband raised two children and put them both through college. Eventually, they saved up enough of their hard-earned cash to open their own business, which had been their dream from the beginning. They opened a nail salon in Roy, Utah. First, it was called TJ Nails, but now, it’s known as Royal Nail and Lashes. She has a tremendous entrepreneurial spirit. Her name is Thu, pronounced “like the number two,” she often tells clients. One time, someone asked her, “You’re number two? Then who’s number one?” Thu thought quickly on her feet and replied, “The customer is number one!” While it started as a joke, it’s also her business practice.

Lately, more and more salons have moved into the area since Thu started her business, which was the first of its kind. She’s had many opportunities to move, to try and avoid competition, but she welcomes others to follow in her footsteps. Since she feels lucky to have “made it,” she won’t stand in the way of someone else having the same opportunity. Plus, her salon has been around for 20 years now. “I want my customers to know that I’m not going anywhere,” Thu says, so she won’t move from her location at 1916 West 5600 South. Her customers are loyal too and have stayed with her through minor moves around the town and salon renovations. In fact, it was actually a client of Thu’s that recommended her to be highlighted in this issue. Thu loves Roy because Roy loves her back. She says she won’t be retiring soon either, because she would just miss

her customers. Her hours are limited, so you’ll have to schedule an appointment with her weeks in advance.

L-R: Benjamin Fonua and family, Thu Nguyen, Henrick Le and family

JULIE VO WEIGHT is the daughter

of two biracial parents. Both her mother and her father were born to Vietnamese mothers and absent American fathers, who were serving in the US military. As a result, her parents were bullied for having single mothers and faced racism for being mixed race. The only way they survived all the criticism was by working really hard. Eventually, they moved to Utah with their two youngest children, Julie and her brother Tony.

In North Ogden, Julie’s mom continued to work while raising her children. She is Julie’s greatest inspiration because she gave her daughter greater opportunities by moving to a new country. When Julie turned 18, her mom asked her what she wanted to do with her life. She said that she wanted to serve in the military. Her mom was surprised but supported her choice completely. Julie joined the National Guard soon after. While serving, she also received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Just like her mom, Julie applied her strong work ethic to her service and is currently First Lieutenant for the Army National Guard and Agent for the Major crimes unit with the State Bureau of Investigations. Julie is very young for her rank but also very deserving.

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Her brother, Tony, also chose to serve in the military. Both of their parents are the result of war, but they serve to show their patriotism for this country. Now, Julie gives back to the country that gave her so much opportunity as an immigrant child.

KEVIN NGUYEN immigrated to the states five years ago

from Vietnam. At first, he was very frustrated with his entrylevel job. He knew he couldn’t afford to go to college in the U.S. with his pay. One particularly frustrating day, he came home from work early, and on his way, he saw an eighteen wheeler with an advertisement for the National Guard on the side. The ad said the National Guard could help pay for college, which was just what he needed. After only a year in the country, he met with a recruiter and signed a contract.

After six months of initial military training, Kevin began studying finance at Weber State University. His original plan was to transfer to the University of Utah after a year, but he liked WSU so much he ended up staying the full four years. Not only did he never pay a penny for tuition, but his housing was also covered. He also got an ROTC minor. In the summers, he went to more army training. They sent him to places like Fort Knox or Fort Bragg to train. While he balanced his military duties, he was also a fantastic student with a 3.98 grade point average. “I spent all four years in the library and in the gyms,” Kevin jokes. He often helped his struggling classmates study too. His study habits paid off, literally. Kevin earned scholarships that financed study abroad programs in Japan and Korea. Now, he’s recently graduated, stationed in Florida, and on his way to second lieutenant.

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L-R: Julie Vo Weight, mom Jumy Nguyen and brother Tony Vo, Kevin Nguyen & fiance

he wanted to start his own business. His parents immigrated from Tonga in the 70s.

Ever since he could remember, they ran their own landscaping business. So, he longed to follow in their footsteps. Then, one day at one of their neighborhood cookouts, someone suggested to Benjamin that he start selling his shredded pork, macaroni salad, and chicken plates. Sharing food came natural to him because it was part of his cultural traditions.

However, he was hesitant to start a business around it.

“Running a restaurant was the last thing I thought I’d be doing,” he says. He tested the waters anyway, selling his first plates at Heritage Days. Then, it became a second job, where he’d visit various farmer’s markets on his day off to sell more plates. Eventually, he leased a storefront, running the business with his wife and daughter. He named it Leila’s Luau after his daughter. Next, they tried out a food truck. In the end, they went for a brick-and-mortar location at 2107 West 1700 South.

It opened at the tail end of 2019, which surprisingly turned out to be a blessing.

2020 hit a lot of industries hard, but the food truck particularly suffered. Meanwhile, at the brick-and-mortar, the Syracuse community got behind them and supported them through the pandemic. Plus, Benjamin felt like his newest installment was truest to his culture. Growing up, family celebrations were enriched with food. Weddings, graduations, and even funerals are centered around food. With a food truck, customers came for the food, but with a restaurant, customers stayed for the conversation.

“That’s been one of the best things about getting into a brickand-mortar,” Benjamin says. “I get to know their families.

Something I would never be able to do with a food truck.”

They’ve been doing so well now, they’ve hired employees, mostly from Syracuse High School.

HENRICK LE moved to Utah in 2001 after being born and

raised in Vietnam. At the time, he didn’t even speak English.

He hit the ground running and started school. He remembers his first day he went to class instead of lunch. His teacher tried to explain to him it was lunchtime, but he didn’t understand and simply smiled back. So, his teacher took him by the hand into the lunchroom. That left an impression on Henrick because in Vietnam teachers weren’t so friendly.

As he made more friends, he wanted to be a part of American culture. Henrick thought a great way to embrace the culture and community would be to join the military. His own grandfather was a Major in the South Vietnamese Army.

Growing up, his grandpa told him war stories that inspired Henrick to follow in his footsteps.

“If my grandpa can do it, I can too,” he told himself. So, he improved his English and signed a contract with Army National Guard in 2009, and now he serves in 4th ID MCP-OD under 204th Maneuver Brigade of the Utah National Guard. His mentors helped him study English and go to college.

Once, his mom asked him, “Why don’t you study hard and be

a businessman instead?” That just wasn’t what he wanted.

“I’m serving my community in a different way,” he told her.

“I want to be successful in the military with the flag on my shoulder. That’s my dream come true.” Henrick has also found a sense of camaraderie, because now he knows what unity really means. His unit is his family, and he’s proud he chose to serve alongside them. They are a counterpart to the 4th infantry division too, so he’s connected with people serving in the Army overseas. His unit was deployed with 4th Infantry Division in 2019 to support the Resolution Support Mission in Afghanistan.

Now, he’s a captain in the National Guard. He has a wife and five-year-old daughter, and they live together in Roy. “Without them, I would be unable to serve the country and the community,” Henrick says.

To close, we at Connection Publishing are asking for your help on behalf of the Union Station Museum. Curator Holly Andrew is in the process of creating an exhibit called “Ogden at its Core,” to tell the stories of early residents. Lately, her focus has been on the Asian immigrants. She’d like to solicit your help to understand their personal histories. So, if you think you can help her, drop by the Union Station Museum to share what you know.

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History of the Post Office

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY AND HOLLY FULLER

In the late 1800s, the postage rate was two cents for a letter and one cent for a postcard.

In 1864, the United States Postal Service gave the city of North Ogden its own post office. Before that, residents had to travel to Ogden City’s post office for their mail. Often, one person would pick up the mail for several people and distribute it during church and other public meetings. The very first North Ogden post office building was built by Sidney Stevens at 2599 N 400 E. At the time, the postage rate for a letter was two cents and one cent for a postcard.

Samuel Dean. He sold his stock in the store to Stevens in 1870, who merged the two stores.

The original structure was reportedly one of the first two-story brick buildings in Utah and operated as a general merchandise store. There was a dance floor on its upper level and a library with about 100 books that were loaned out to the public. A ZCMI store was located nearby at 2650 N 450 E, then owned by

Henry Holmes was appointed to be the first postmaster. He picked up mail twice weekly from a railroad mail stop in Harrisville. In February of 1885, the store was destroyed by fire.

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In 1893, John W. Rex became postmaster and sorted mail out of his store, the Rex, Dean, and Campbell Company at 2564 N 400 E. The next postmaster was Francis Dudman, who moved the post office to this general merchandise store at 2650 N 434 E. In 1902, Fred W. Ellis delivered mail rurally for about 10 years to Harrisville, West Weber, Plain City, and North Ogden. As luck would have it, the building burned again in 1911. By then, mailmen picked up and delivered to North Ogden homes by horse and buggy. In the winter, they used a horse-drawn cutter sleigh.

Then, John A. Dean erected the first post office in North Ogden, a small frame, one-level building at about 2645 N 450 E. Rose Elvina Dean was the first postmistress, followed by Alice S. Dean. The post office was then moved to the Marshall mercantile store at 2599 N 400 E, with William Ellis as postmaster, followed by Rose Toone. Clarence Barker purchased the property in about 1920. The building operated for many years as a general store with all these 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 postmistress.

The Barkers also operated a franchise with Ellison Cleaners in the building.

The office was closed around 1990, when postal services were moved to the Five The post office in 1961.

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ver the last 25 years, Scott H. Craven DDS, MS/MHC, Ph.D. has been honing his craft in the dentistry world. With all the latest digital scanning, including the 3D cone beam, patients at his practice are treated with top-of-the-line technology. Dr. Craven has also had additional education in placing dental implants, treating sleep apnea, laser dentistry, and all aspects of dentistry, including surgery and cosmetic dental procedures.

His love for dentistry started when he was a boy visiting his uncle’s practice in Layton.

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walked through his office, probably triggering every patient in the waiting room,” Dr. Craven remembers.

This later led to his study at Creighton University in Omaha for his dental degree.

His education was far from over, though; years later, he ventured back to the classroom to receive his M.S. in Mental Health Counseling and a Ph.D. in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology.

While Haven Dental was only started last year, Dr. Craven has spent his career serving patients in the Pleasant View area. He also owns his own dental consulting business, Synergize Dental, which helps other dentists manage their clinics and created a network of dental practices. They focus on business systems, leadership,

and team building to make offices more successful, profitable, and enjoyable for their team and patients.

“I’ve always been interested in psychology, developing organizations, team building, and empowering employees.”

Dr. Craven is also involved in the community and his church and enjoys his time working with youth. He is married with five children and three grandchildren.

He and his wife developed classes on life skills and strengthening marriage, which they teach to people in the community. He loves being a grandfather and says, “Being a grandfather is the best part of parenting.”

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Grill master Jeff Spencer of Kent’s Sports is going to bring tips and recipes all summer in this feature!

There’s no doubt that a juicy ribeye or tasty New York strip are the kings of the grill, but the workhorses for most backyard chefs are still chicken, burgers, and hotdogs.

Probably because of cost, availability, and ease of cooking, these three meats rule the grill in most homes.

Who can argue against a juicy burger, dog with just the right char, or a moist, juicy chicken thigh or breast, and every kid’s (and a lot of adults) favorite, the chicken leg? Sadly, too often, these meats are either too overdone or just

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Method is critical in preparing praiseworthy morsels that will make any backyard chef proud.

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Eat local and support Utah Farmers

BY HAILEY MINTON

I hope you don’t miss one of the biggest perks of living in Utah during the late summer. Summer was my favorite time of year as a kid, because we had a peach tree in our backyard. The aroma of the tree gave away the fact that it was laden with ripe fruit. I’d sink my teeth in the sunbaked flesh. (Okay, writing this is making my mouth water.)

As juice dripped down my chin, I’d try to inhale to keep as much as the liquid gold from escaping my mouth as I could.

(And now, this is basically torture. Can it be peach season yet!?) Yes, Utah peaches are one of my favorite parts of summer here, but Utah has a variety of locally grown produce.

According to yourutahyourfuture.org, prime agriculture environment for growing fruits and vegetables is right here along the Wasatch Front, but as you could guess, urban growth is competing for that land. Fruit production has been cut in half from 1987 to 2006, since a lot of farms and orchards have been exchanged for homes and businesses. Whether it’s going to a farmer’s market, buying from a fruit stand along the fruit highway, or asking around on your local Facebook groups to see who will sell you some fresh peaches, let’s support our Utah farmers. We can do our part to help keep our local produce producers producing! Below is a guide for what you can expect to find in season during the coming months.

don't chew on this... >> Fun Utah According to USDA.gov, a majority of the 8,419 fruit acres in the state are Agriculture devoted to tart cherries at 4,732 acres, followed by peaches at 1,582 acres, and apples at 1,211 acres. However, Utah’s top crop valued by sale isn’t something Facts you or I eat (hopefully). The hay grown in Utah feeds beef and dairy cattle.

Seasonal Produce in Utah JULY

Basil Beets Blueberries Broccoli Celery Cherries Cucumbers Corn Strawberries Tomatoes

AUGUST Apples Apricots Basil Beets Blackberries Broccoli Cabbage Cantaloupes Carrots Cauliflower

From theSpruceEats.com Celery Melons Onions Peaches Plums & Pluots Raspberries Summer Squash Strawberries Tomatoes Zucchini

LET’S SUPPORT OUR UTAH FARMERS! Visit farmers markets & local fruit stands!

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>>tips on selecting the best fruit

Watermelon

Peaches

Cantaloupe

Pineapple

The biggest determining factor of selecting a great watermelon comes from checking its field spot. A field spot is where the melon was sitting on the ground while it was growing. Melons with bright golden yellow or orange field spots will be sweeter than melons with whiter field spots. Also, check out the stem. If it is still green, that means it was picked before it was ready. Go for the shriveled brown stems.

Conduct the tap test: If it sounds hollow, it will be juicy!

Elongated watermelons taste more watery, rounder ones are sweeter.

Give it a sniff! A ripe peach should smell exactly how you want it to taste. Another way to tell is to wrap your hand around the peach and gently squeeze it to see if the flesh gives. Doing it this way prevents the fruit from getting bruised with your finger or thumb if it is ripe.

If it feels rock hard, put the peach back.

Look for the cantaloupes with a light beige surface.

Avoid the green ones.

Also, heavier means juicer.

As with watermelons, you can tap a cantaloupe. If it sounds hollow, it should be good. Give it a sniff: if it smells sweet, it should be good. Ripe cantaloupes should give a little with you squeeze them.

When choosing a pineapple, check the firmness of the leaves by pulling on them. If they are too tight, it isn’t ripe.

If they come out too easily, it might be past its prime. Find one somewhere in the middle.

Look for the pineapples that are golden yellow and sniff for the sweet aroma that you’ll find at the base of ripe pineapples. Also, the best pineapples will give a little when you squeeze them.

* Don't forget the juice!

Not only is fruit and vegetable juice full of vitamins, nutrients, and fiber; its’ also packed with hydration during hot months. Cold-pressed juice is the best.

Seasonal Produce in Utah SEPTEMBER Apples Apricots Basil Beets Blackberries Broccoli Cabbage Cantaloupes Carrots Cauliflower

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Celery Grapes Melons Peaches Pumpkins Raspberries Summer squash Winter Squash Strawberries Tomatoes Watermelons Zucchini

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OCTOBER Apples Beets Broccoli Cabbage Cantaloupes Carrots Cauliflower Celery Melons Pumpkins

Raspberries Summer Squash Winter Squash Strawberries Watermelons Zucchini

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