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uly is the month we recognize the birth of our nation and the arrival of the pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley. Although everything may not be as originally planned, we can be grateful for the opportunities that have been provided to us. July 4th and 24th share a common thread: both dates represent the desire to be independent. Our nation had a longing to be free from the oppressions of the British, while the Pioneers sought freedom from persecution. As we celebrate, it’s my hope that we understand that many have sacrificed for our freedoms. Freedom is not free. Many have given their lives so we can enjoy our inalienable rights. I express my gratitude to the those who have fought for our liberties.

The release of the movie, Top Gun: Maverick, was well-timed. Its theme focuses on the military, parallels the spirit of freedom, and teaches some very valuable lessons. I don’t want to spoil the movie for those who haven’t seen it, but after seeing the movie twice, the following are some things I’ve been thinking deeply about: 1. “It’s the pilot, not the plane!” This phrase is a good reminder that it is people that make the difference.

2. If something is important enough, it should be attempted, even if it’s a bit riskier than normal. Sometimes, being too risk-adverse causes us to miss opportunities that can change our lives.

3. There is a time to let go. We should liberate ourselves from the negative experiences that drag us down and prevent us from looking forward.

4. Sometimes, being a maverick results in solutions that haven’t been tried before.

Being unorthodox and independent-minded can be beneficial when you’re considerate of others around you. Thinking outside the box has resulted in many innovations that are important to our way of life and freedoms.

5. Sacrificing for others so they can have opportunities provides good outcomes.

Because of his concern for others, Maverick took on some tasks that were difficult. He cared about those around him.

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You might ask, “What does this have to do with North Ogden?”

Let me summarize.

1. Citizens are the pilots; your involvement can make the difference.

2. The new Public Safety Building is an important decision that involves more risk than we are used to. Avoiding this tough decision could affect the future of our city. It’s important enough to move forward.

3. Things can change. Concentrating on the past will not lead us into the future.

4. We need to think outside the box in dealing with our explosive growth. Doing the same thing as in the past will not create different results. A variety of home types will be required so our children and grandchildren can have the opportunity to live in North Ogden.

5. Past citizens and leaders have sacrificed to make North Ogden a great place to live. We will have to do the same to ensure our future. Continuing to care about those around us will strengthen our sense of community.

Mayor Neal Berube

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City of North Ogden CITY COUNCIL UPDATE • The council will be holding a truth in taxation hearing in August. There will be more information on the actual date and the details around the hearing, but the current limits the council has imposed would be changing the tax rate from .00118 to .001289.

• The council has approved the sale of a property west of the O’Reilly Auto Parts, which will be developed into commercial units. The development won’t occur for a year or two as the existing detention basin is relocated to a new location.

• The council has approved some amendments to the development agreement at the Village at Prominence Point to facilitate a reduction of impact on the cottages and townhome area by relocating the originally planned four-story senior independent living facility.

These units will now be closer to Washington Blvd. and further away from single family homes.

• The council has approved the construction agreement with Big D for the new Police Station. There will be a ground-breaking in the near future and we hope to be moving into really soon., • The council has approved providing some help to the Weber County Children’s Justice Center, which helps with children who have been exposed to traumatic events in their lives. The facility will be county-owned, but the services they provide help those young folks get through their difficult experiences.

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Nash began working for North Ogden City in 2018 as a seasonal employee in our Parks and Recreation Department. In 2020, he transitioned to full time and is now a storm water operator in our Public Works Department.

He’s responsible for maintaining the detention basins and city-owned canal rights-of-way, working with his team to oversee the storm water system throughout the city, and hauling material in the sweeper, leaf truck, and dump trucks.

Nash’s greatest accomplishment to date is learning how to run heavy equipment and obtaining his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Dave Smith, Nash’s supervisor, says, “He’s a hard worker, gets in, and hustles to get things done.” Nash is a highflier who willingly takes on extra shifts to make sure a job is completed on time.

He’s the epitome of an outdoorsman and thrives in nature whether he’s camping, hunting, or fishing.

According to Nash, the best part about working for North Ogden City’s Public Works Department is “working with a good group of people so it doesn’t feel like a job that I don’t like coming to. It’s fun and I’m always learning.” Nash’s usefulness is unmatched!

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Each week, four members of our mowing crew walks a combined 119 miles by push-mowing, edging, and blowing.

These miles are the equivalent of walking from North Ogden City to Santaquin City. What a trip! Kudos to each one of them for beating the heat and keeping our lawns mowed to perfection!

The Cherry on Top: Tiffany Staheli

BY JON CALL AND HAILEY MINTON

Tiffany Staheli is the heart of the parks, recreation facilities, and events in North Ogden. As a long-time resident of North Ogden, she has been an integral part of Cherry Days for years and is always quietly working in the background to improve your experiences at events, sports, aquatics, and in the parks.

Planning for Cherry Days starts in January, and it takes many months to complete. It’s Tiffany’s organization and attention to detail that has continually resulted in an event which provides for a quality experience for those who attend, sponsor, and run Cherry Days.

If asked, she would give credit to all the other individuals who, like her, put in long hours to get ready for Cherry Days, including the Parks and Rec staff, volunteers, and sponsors. Like most great leaders, she accepts the blame while giving credit for success to others. Despite being given small budgets and short timeframes, Cherry Days has routinely been a great success and the highlight of our summers.

This year’s celebration is the 90th year of Cherry Days, and many of you may have noticed the attention to detail in everything that was celebrated. From the midway themed game

area to the food, popcorn, cotton candy, children’s games, parade, and everything else were the brainchild of Tiffany and Nik. This year’s celebration is another great example of how Tiffany and her team put their hearts into everything they do to make sure we all have the type of memories that we can pass on from generation to generation. Great work, Tiffany, and those who support her.

Thank you, Tiffany and your team, for all you do to make Cherry Days amazing!

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Water Conservation in North Ogden City

BY JON CALL

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he state, county, secondary water providers, North Ogden City, and many residents are concerned about the ability of Utah to continue to use water in the manner we have for the past 100 plus years. Right now, there is no magic bullet on what to change and how to change it; however, it is one of those topics where every little bit counts and all of the efforts by individuals adds up to significant changes and conservation of this limited natural resource. A good example is the role of one of the North Ogden City employees who spends a few hours each day reviewing the meter trends in North Ogden City and looks for leaks or problems which most homeowners probably have not noticed. Depending on the month, it appears that we are seeing reduction in the use of culinary water across the city by approximately 500,000 to 1,000,000 gallons a month.

Some of those leaks were dumping tens of thousands of gallons of water a day into the ground outside a home which may not have been discovered for twenty or thirty days. Others are toilets that are malfunctioning, which may not be as serious of a misuse of water, but it still has an impact on the citywide water use. With this new program, we are able to catch these issues quickly and work with the property owner to fix the plumbing and save the water.

The mayor and council have put water conservation at the top of their list, while still providing the flexibility for residents to use culinary water on vegetable gardens and other limited uses when the secondary water is turned off towards the end of the summer and in the early fall.

RESOURCES There are tons of resources through the state, local universities, and various nonprofit organizations who have a passion for water conservation. We encourage everyone to see what they can do to help, especially at this time of drought.

Here are a few websites with great information:

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North Ogden City employees spend a few hours each day reviewing the meter trends in North Ogden City looking for leaks or problems which most homeowners PROBABLY HAVE NOT NOTICED.

Every little bit counts!

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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 visitnorthogdencity.com/meetings for changes.

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Weber Communities That Care Our community is struggling with mental health. We are seeing higher and more severe occurrences of risk factors associated with mental health conditions, such as stressful life events, family conflict, and low selfesteem. To make matters worse, those of us who experience these struggles are negatively impacted by the stigma associated with receiving services and difficulty accessing services. You would think these would all be reasons for me to be pessimistic about the state of mental health care in our community.

I’m not pessimistic. I am actually quite optimistic about the direction of our community efforts.

I have been fortunate enough over this past decade to work and collaborate with members of our community who care deeply about making a sustained,

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positive impact in our overall community mental health. We all share the same understanding that our community is struggling and change is needed. Part of this change is happening at a grassroots level; individuals like you and me are getting involved in local organizations, focusing on change one little bit at a time.

Small community organizations like the Weber Communities That Care Coalition focus on reducing risk factors and strengthening protective factors such as family bonding, access to services, positive conflict resolution, and healthy diet/exercise. I’ve personally seen the positive impact that just one person or organization can have on our community, and I am confident that we are headed in the right direction.

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Murals

Weber CTC has partnered together with Parents Empowered. Together they are bringing murals to the community that reinforce the harm that underage drinking to undeveloped teenage brains.

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JULY EVENTS Senior Events NORTH VIEW SENIOR CENTER 485 E. 2550 N - North Ogden Lunch 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. Call Zella at 801-782-6211 if you have any questions or want to volunteer.

Monday Ceramics @ 8:30 a.m,, Tai Chi @ 9 a.m.

Beginners Line Dance @ 9 a.m.

Intermediate Line Dancing @ 10 a.m.

Tap Dance Class @ 1 p.m.

Tuesday Billiards @ 9 a.m.

Art @ 9:30 a.m.

Intermediate Line Dancing @ 10 a.m.

Wednesday Wood Carving / Billiards / Bridge @ 9 a.m.

Intermediate Line Dancing @ 10 a.m.

Games @ 12:30 p.m.

Thursday Billiards @ 9 a.m.

Zumba Class @ 10 a.m.

Tap Dancing @ 1 p.m.

Friday Ceramics @ 8:30 a.m.

Bridge @ 9 a.m.

Yoga (Check with Zella) @ 10 a.m.

July 1 & 15: Blood Pressure @ 11 a.m.

July 13 & 20: Foot Clinic ($10) @ 10 a.m.

Come play on our pool tables & billiards during open hours.

Fun Things To Do July 1: First Friday Art Stroll @ 25th Street 6 - 9 p.m.

July 2: Kit Collins Skate Event - Prizes, Food, FREE @ North Ogden Park 10 a.m. | Ron Brown Memorial Cherry Days Rodeo @ North Ogden Equestrian Park 6 p.m.

July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30: Farmer’s Market @ Historic 25th Street 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

July 3: Red, White, & BOOM! - food, friends, and fireworks! @ Mountain View Park 6 p.m.

July 4: Independence Day | Cherry Days Parade, Entertainment & Celebration (all day) www.northogdencherrydays.com July 7, 14, 21, & 28: Food Truck Thursdays @ North Ogden Park 5 p.m. | Community Band Rehearsals - Bring your own instrument. @ North View Senior Center 7 p.m. | Jazz Ensemble @ North View Senior Center 8:30 p.m. Email jepsenl2665@gmail.com for more info.

July 9: RAMP Movie: Sing 2 - FREE @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

RAMP Dinosaur Day - FREE @ Ogden’s Dinosaur Park 4-8 p.m.

July 11, 18, & 25: ORI TAHITI North Star - (FREE Tahitian Dance Class) @ LDS Church Gym 9:30 a.m. (3345 W. 5200 S. Roy, UT.) More info: Search Facebook Groups - Ori North Star July 12: Utah Youth Rodeo - FREE @ Golden Spike Event Center 4:30 p.m.

July 13: Music on the Plaza - FREE @ The Junction Plaza 6:30 p.m.

July 14: 2022 Children’s Entrepreneur Market @ North Ogden Park 5-8 p.m.

July 23: Celebration of Ogden

LIBRARY EVENTS @ NORTH BRANCH Children’s Summer Reading Program July 1 - Aug 20: All Library locations; during operating hours

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Signup for Children’s Summer Reading July 5: Craft Night: Paper Umbrella Wreaths @ 7 p.m. (Register at 801-3372650) July 6: Pirate Camp @ 1 p.m. (Register

Community Bands - FREE @ Barker Park 7:30 p.m.

July 25: Ogden Pioneer Days Grande Parade @ Washington Boulevard (30 St 20 St) 9 a.m.

Pleasant View Food Truck Giddy Up @ 520 W Elberta Dr, Ogden UT 5:30 p.m.

July 29 & 30: Ogden Musical Theater Presents: Shrek the Musical @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7:30 p.m; Saturday Matinee 2 p.m. ($20)

North Shore Aquatic Center 2022 Fitness Programs July - Aug: Water Aerobics, Aqua Dance, Lap Swimming, & Water Walking @ North Shore Pool; Fitness Admission: $3.50 (Call 801-782-9712 for more info).

Summer Camps *Please only sign up for one camp per child.

Arts and Craft Week (AGES 6 – 11) July 18 - 20: Arts & Crafts of all kinds! @ North Ogden Park East Bowery 10 a.m. 2 p.m. **Nonresident: $66; N.O. Resident: $51 (Bring a sack lunch) Lil’ Tykes Sports Camp (AGES 3 - 5) July 18 - 20: Soccer, Golf, Baseball, Basketball, and Tennis @ North Ogden Park East Bowery 9 a.m. **Nonresident $51; N.O. Resident $30 (Call 801-7370587 for more info).

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July 28: Art Night: Drawing Trees @ 7 p.m. (Register at 801-337-2650)

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Movies in the Park July 1: Luca @ North Shore Aquatic Center (Pool Admission Required) July 8: Goofy Movie @ North Ogden Park July 15: The War With Grandpa @ Pleasant View Park July 22: Aladdin @ North Ogden Park July 29: Space Jam @ Pleasant View Park Aug 5: Spiderman - No Way Home @ Harrisville Park

2022 CHERRY DAYS 90TH ANNIVERSARY - JULY 4TH Events / Activities @ North Ogden Park

+ Sunrise Patriotic Ceremony @ 7-7:30- a.m. + Kiwanis Breakfast (Adults: $6, Children: $4) @ 7-10 a.m. + Festival in the Park @ 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. + Kids Games, Food, Petting Zoo, & Entertainment @ 11 a.m-3 p.m. + Reptile Show @ 11:30 a.m. + Volleyball Tournament @ 12-4:30 p.m. + Softball Game @ 12 p.m. + Baseball Game @ 1 p.m. + Fire Truck Soak & Spray @ 3 p.m.

5K, Parades, Car Show

+ 5K Fun Run/Walk ($25) @ Intermountain North Ogden Parking Lot 7 a.m. + Children’s Bike Parade @ Washington Boulevard 9:30 a.m. + Cherry Days Parade @ Washington Boulevard 10 a.m. + Kiwanis Car Show @ 550 E (2650 N - 2750 N) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Steve Gray

BY HAILEY MINTON

Have you ever seen a construction site with an artist’s rendition of the final building and landscaping that will be there? Steve Gray is a North Ogden artist who creates that kind of artwork.

From a very early age, Steve Gray’s parents could see potential in his artistic abilities and encouraged him. He became involved, was awarded sterling scholar in high school in art, and even won a trip because of his artwork as a senior. Eventually, he turned it into a career doing architectural illustrations for homes and businesses. “We’ve been in this computer age for 30 years, but everything I do is hand drawn or hand painted on illustration board… People appreciate the painting look because they don’t see it elsewhere. There is an appreciation for hand drawn and hand

painted artwork that doesn’t come from a computer.”

Steve does a lot of work for the Parade of Homes, where he illustrates the homes ahead of time. The builder provides the colors and the blueprints, and Steve creates it before the home is built. Then, when people come to visit the home, there will be an illustration of the home that visitors can take with them. Each of his illustrations go into a magazine for people to take who attend the parade of homes. He’s been involved in many Parade of Homes, including the one in Park City. A lot of people use computer- generated illustrations for building renditions, but some still recognize the value in the look and feel that comes from hand drawn or painted images.

Steve decided to pursue this career

path as an artist, partially because of the higher demand for this type of artwork.

“Artists can spend a lifetime creating artwork and finding a clientele to make a living. It’s not easy to do. I realized there was a niche I could do well in. I don’t know anybody who comes out of high school earning a living from painting portraiture and landscaping.”

Making a living as an artist takes time and patience. Today, Steve has painted hundreds if not thousands of illustrations, and he plans to continue doing so.

UPCOMING EVENTS July 1: First Friday Art Stroll @ 25th Street 6 - 9 p.m.

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A Tribute to Our Pioneers

BY EARL B. CRAGUN, Jan 23,1909- June 6, 2006

sustained by faith and determination.

It is easy, in difficult times, to allow ourselves to be engulfed by our own problems, along with the rush of events beyond our control.

When such occasions occur, it could be helpful to reflect on those, the true pioneers, who smoothed the trails that we now travel in ease.

Our pioneer communities were not free ‘for the taking,’ as most of us who now live here sometimes suppose.

They were bought with sweat and tears and heartaches. Pioneer life was neither romantic nor dashing.

It was dull repetition of endless chores, bone-wearying work, drab clothing, crudely built dwellings, and extremely grinding poverty. Their very existence could only have been

We of the later generations enjoy great freedoms in making certain choices and, fortunately, are taught to sacrifice things of worldly value for other things of higher worth. How rewarding it is that we love our ancestral homeland! We remain in these pioneer communities through droughts, floods, poor prices, and sporadic prosperity - because this land conquered by our forebearers has a sacred attachment for us. There is something about our communities that somehow renews us.

We are better for being a part of it.

Hopefully, we of the present generation do have at least a fairly clear understanding of why our predecessors came here and remained on the land. Like them, it is our home. We also belong to the land.

Earl B. Cragun

Pioneer life was neither romantic nor dashing. It was dull repetition of endless chores, bone-wearying work, drab clothing, crudely built dwellings, and extremely grinding poverty. Their very existence could only have been sustained by FAITH AND DETERMINATION.

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Women in Business

BY RYAN SPELTS • PHOTOS BY MELISSA SPELTS

It takes a special type of person to succeed in business. It takes hard work and grit because, sometimes, business is hard. Sometimes, you loose a key client or customer. Sometimes, people get mad at you for something that seems unfair. At other times, it seems that everything is just on fire and all you have is a squirt gun to try and douse the flames. Historically, women have had a harder time in business and had to fight for their rightful place. Today, in my personal observation, some of our most powerful business people are women business leaders. I am impressed every year when interviewing some of these amazing women at their strength and their passion for doing great things. These women don’t make excuses, and they get things done. I, for one, am inspired. This month, we have highlighted women from our community.

Some are business owners, others are business leaders. They all play an important role in our local business community. We are honored to tell their stories and hope you will enjoy reading them.

Diane Liberator Diane Liberator started her career in print advertising and was in that industry for most of her career. She did a little in event planning before returning to print advertising at Connection Publishing. She loves seeing advertisers get results with their advertising. She loves making a comprehensive plan for a year with each client and helping them obtain advertisements that really help them increase their business.

Diane loves meeting people from all walks of life and that she can develop business partnerships, but more importantly, friendship. Many of her clients have become close friends who are like family to her.

Diane is from North Ogden and grew up here. Her first real job was with the Standard Examiner, where she worked for many years. When she applied for Connection Publishing, she mentioned how much she missed doing advertising sales and the connection she had with her advertisers. She has been married for nearly 25 years. She and her husband enjoy going on motorcycle rides, golfing, and playing pickleball. She has two kids, and her husband has three, so they are a blended family. She also has four grandkids. We love having Diane at Connection Publishing; she is awesome to work with and does an amazing job. She recently took over the role of Account Manager for the North Ogden Connection magazine.

Raquel DeSilva

Raquel DeSilva has a bachelors degree in Business Administration and masters degree in Counseling and Mental Health. She was working at another nonprofit and attended a Rotary Club meeting, where a presentation was given about a new nonprofit coming to Ogden. For some time, her mentors had been urging her to spread her wings and try to advance her career, and, although she was hesitant to do so, she decided to apply for a job as the Executive Director of the new nonprofit called Family Promise. She got the job. Family Promise’s primary goal is to help heal families with hope. Sometimes, when you are in crisis, you don’t see options and don’t have hope.

Because of rising housing costs, families becoming homeless is a growing crisis. Family Promise helps recently homeless families get training, find an apartment, and get back to being independent. Most importantly, they help these families realize their worth.

This is often the greatest problem with a family who becomes homeless: they stop believing in themselves. So far this year, they have helped nine families move from homelessness to independence. Raquel was also the recipient of the 2022 Ogden/Weber Chamber of Commerce Athena Award. She is a powerful contributor to our community.

Thank you Raquel!

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Trudi Wansgard

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Real Estate

Trudi Wansgard has been a realtor for John W. Hansen and Associates for 35 years and counting. “I’ve seen all the markets,’’ she said, ‘’but this market has been the most challenging.”

BY HAILEY MINTON

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rudi recently helped a couple baby boomers who lived in the same home for 30 years. For three years, they knew they wanted to move but were afraid to take the next step. “I always try to help through different scenarios.” Moving and buying or selling a home is a life-changing decision, and Trudi keeps her client’s best interests at heart every step of the way. Once this couple decided to move ahead, things did work out!

“That is one of the most satisfying feelings…

Trust is the biggest thing in this profession.”

Having a realtor can really ease peoples’ anxiety and give them peace of mind through this life-altering journey.

Integrity and trust is at the heart of everything she does in her profession, even in what some people might consider the little things. “If I am working with friends or family, I’ve told them: if you want people to know you’re moving or selling your house, you need to be the one to tell them. They aren’t going to hear it from me.”

Trudi immigrated to the USA from Austria when she was young and ended up in Ogden with her family. She graduated from Ogden High, then became an office manager at Roy Realty. That is what got her interested in Real Estate. She loved the flexibility that came with being a realtor, especially while raising her three kids in Davis County. The

people she works with have kept her working as a realtor. She loves her clients and goes above and beyond for those she works for. Trudi’s accomplishments include Member of the Year for the local and state Women’s Council of Realtors, Realtor of the Year, and President’s Award.

Her designations include GRI and CRS.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SINCE 1982 Successfully working with Buyers and Sellers

“That is one of the most satisfying feelings…

Trust is the biggest thing in this profession.”

John Hansen said, “It has been my honor to be Trudi’s broker and associate for over 35 years. She is truly an outstanding real estate professional who has always demonstrated honesty and integrity in her business. Her knowledge and innovative ideas have been an asset to our brokerage.”

If you need professional advice on buying or selling a home, don’t hesitate to call me. I stand ready to help you.

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Janet Wilson

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Janz Designs

Janz Designs was introduced to Connection Publishing during our annual Favorite’s Contest, when our readers provided an overwhelming wave of support. Janz Designs was voted the favorite source for flooring in North Ogden, Weber County, Roy and Ogden magazines.

BY ANN PARK

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“I work hard to find products that make my clients happy.”

ountertops weren’t far behind, with three publications voting Janz Designs their favorite source.

They were also voted North Ogden’s Favorite Remodeling Service. We wanted to know what all the buzz was about!

Founder, Janet Wilson worked in the flooring industry for twenty-five years before going out on her own to found Janz Designs. She got her start working exclusively with flooring, but over time, she’s done an amazing job of branching out, until her company has become a “One Stop Shop” for interiors.

During the recent surge in remodeling, Janet has worked with both commercial and residential projects. Her clients have homes of all sizes, from million-dollar mansions to much more modest homes. “I feel that its very important to stay within a budget,” Jan says. “There are so many options for making

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a project work without breaking the bank. I find creative ways to save money while still getting a result you’ll love.” Janz Designs works with many different suppliers. Her ability to buy in bulk allows her to provide competitive pricing for her clients.

Janz Designs handles all kinds of flooring, from hardwood, laminate, and vinyl, to carpet and tile. They also do paint, backsplashes and can even help you decide on furniture.

Janet works on both new construction and renovations. Many homeowners are overwhelmed with all the decisions to be made during the construction process. It can cause a lot of anxiety. Janet makes it easy for her clients, and helps them put everything together in a way that they love.

If you are thinking of a residential remodel, Janz Designs can give an older home a whole new look. She can help pick out the colors and the finishes, flooring, and suggest design options for cabinets. “I work hard to find products that make my clients happy.” She has a unique ability to envision the many different styles that people want in their homes, everything from contemporary, modern, to western, or a cozy cabin style.

Different materials can be used in creative ways to catch the homeowner’s vision for their space. If your home needs a new look, it’s time to call Janz Designs.

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Hali Larsen

Smarty Pants Preschool

Life sometimes give you opportunities to grow during times of challenges.

BY RYAN SPELTS

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ali was going through a divorce, was working 60+ hours a week at her previous business, and had children who needed preschool. Struggling to find a school that met her standards, she decided to sell her previous design business and to start a preschool. Her parents were both educators, and she knew she wanted to create something special that would not only be fun and exciting but would also be something that created great students as they advance.

This was not the first school she started. She was actually living in Mountain Green and opened three schools in Morgan County.

When she met her current husband, she wanted to be closer to his work at Weber High, so she decided to sell the school and open Smarty Pants in Pleasant View.

The school’s focus is preparing students to succeed when they get to kindergarten and beyond. They use data to ensure effectiveness. In fact, they track students and know that 85% of their graduates rank in the top 10% of their future classes. Teachers get excited when they have a Smarty Pants Preschool graduate coming into their class, as they know they will be well-prepared.

Although they take a scientific approach to curriculum development, they still teach with love, and kids love coming and learning.

The school puts students into teacherguided learning pods of eight to 12 students based on their skill level, so students who may already be readers are not put in a group of students who are just learning their letters. Each teacher at the school is educated in early childhood education and is a licensed teacher. They also use data to drive curriculum choices as well as individual needs. Hali said it takes more time to make individual curriculum plans, but it makes a big difference in the students’ progress.

Although they take a scientific approach to curriculum development, they still teach with love, and kids love coming and learning. If you would like to enroll your child at Smarty Pants Preschool, you can check with them throughout the year, as openings pop up when people move. The enrollment is in January, and morning classes fill up within a couple of hours. Afternoon classes take a little longer, but they do fill up completely within time. Classes start with two-anda-half-year-olds for discovery. Three- to four-year-olds attend two times per week, and four- to five-year-olds attend three times per week. You can visit their website at smartypantspreeschoolutah.com for more details.

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Tauna Neely

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The Insurance Center

Tauna found an ad for a job in the insurance industry 16 years ago. She thought the job sounded interesting and applied and the rest is history.

BY MELISSA SPELTS

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auna has a love for people and a desire to help them find ways to protect the things that are most important to them. She cares about those that she serves and even finds herself worrying for them into the night.

She strives everyday to be ethnical and honest with those that she serves and has created wonderful relationships because of these attributes. She owned her own insurance business for 9 years when she decided to sell it. Not too long after she sold her business she met Shawn Iverson and was so impressed with him that she told him he needed to hire her. She has loved working for The Insurance Center because they have the same belief structure that she has in being good to people.

The Insurance Center is a full service Insurance brokerage that can help you with Home, Auto, Umbrella, Life Insurance, Commercial, Farm/Ranch and Health Insurance. Tauna started with Home and Auto insurance but now she specializes in Commercial and Farm/Ranch policies.

Tauna loves her family. She and her

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husband have 3 kids and two grand children.

Because she owned her own business for many years, she feels as if she worked too much early in her children’s lives. She looks forward to being able to spend more time with her grandchildren and traveling with her husband.

Tauna has some advice for other women in the business field: “I have learned over the years that so many women don’t dare to step out of the box because they get afraid or nervous. There are always those what-ifs. But every time I have stepped out of the box and believed in myself I have always had success. It was not always easy but I always succeeded in what I did. We grow and we learn and so my advice to anyone is to take those opportunities and chances and to not be afraid.”

“I have learned over the years that so many women don’t dare to step out of the box because they get afraid or nervous. There are always those what-ifs. But every time I have stepped out of the box and believed in myself I have always had success.

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Saluting Our Service Members: Military Spotlight

By The Major Brent Taylor Foundation

LEADERSHIP LEGACY SCHOLAR WINNERS Each year the Major Brent Taylor Foundation selects Leadership Legacy Scholars at a number of schools--including Weber High School, in the community where Brent served as Mayor of North Ogden City from 2014-2018.

This year’s winners are James Steele and Madalyn Keyes.

Madalyn Keyes

Madalyn has a wide range of hobbies and interests, including playing and teaching piano, website development, English horse riding, clogging, and choir, to name a few. This accomplished graduated senior won several awards during high school in several topics, including Business and Marketing (DECA & FBLA), vocal and piano, and Spanish

while maintaing a 4.0 GPA. She was involved in the Warrior Food Pantry project and said she learned that by serving and spending time with others, she gained a deeper belonging to her community. “I believe that if we all took the time to serve others and spend time them we wouldn’t have contention and problems in the world.” Madalyn hopes to become a software engineer. Congrats!

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Brent was killed a few months before his 40th birthday, which would have been July 6, 2019.

Family members and friends gathered in his honor that day with a goal to raise $40,000 for his memorial scholarship funds at BYU and the U of U (his alma maters).

We called the party “40 for 40”--and we met our goal! The Major Brent Taylor Foundation was born out of this effort, and to date, more than $200,000 has been raised for the Major Brent Taylor Leadership Legacy Scholarship program!

HELP US HONOR A MILITARY MEMBER!

Are you a military member in the North Ogden area? Do you know one?

James’ future plans are to attend the University of Utah and study psychology.

Submit nominations to be featured in the magazine at www.connectionpub. com/military.html

ABOUT US: Contact us at info@majorbrenttaylor.com if you have a local military member to highlight

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Veteran’s day is November 11th. The week before will include our Fundraiser Gala. You won’t want to miss it!

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About the Major Brent Taylor Foundation

We now offer annual scholarships at BYU, the U of U, Weber State, Weber High, and Chandler High (where Brent went to school in Arizona, class of 1997). Brent would have turned 43 this year, and his memorial foundation is now officially three years old.

James Steele

James’s high school career included a variety of accomplishments in several areas: track, cross country, National Honor Society, band, MMA, and German club, and a 4.0 GPA to name a few. Earning his Eagle Scout rank taught James about leadership and how to serve his community by repairing a local campsite. He also learned leadership skills by training and teaching at his MMA facility and that caring for others and having genine concern for them leads to effective leading. James says the most important lessons learned in high school were how to be honest with himself and othersand the value of being geniune.

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+ RECIPES

SONALCKIGE

Summer Eats for Hot Weather Hello summer, hello heat!

The LAST thing you want to do it heat up the house by cooking! We’ve got some delicious dinner and treat recipes to feed everyone this summer.

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

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BY KENDAL RAE JENSEN

3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup onion, diced 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar 2 Tbsp. sesame oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. ginger 3 tsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup water Sesame seeds & green onion for topping Rice for serving

3 Tbsp. brown sugar 4 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. paprika 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. ground mustard 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 (4-pound) boneless pork shoulder, excess fat trimmed and cut into 3-inch chunks 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1 cup chicken stock 6 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, divided

Start by cutting chicken into cubes.

Season well with salt and pepper.

In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, vinegar, oil, ginger, and garlic. Dissolve 3 tsp. of cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water in a small bowl and pour into your instant pot. Stir to combine with sauce. Push the saute button and cook sauce for about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Place your chicken in the bottom of the pressure cooker.

Cook on the meat setting (or on HIGH pressure for non IP) for 15 minutes and then quick release once the 15 minutes is up. Serve with steamed broccoli and rice.

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

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Set pressure cooker to the high saute setting.

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, paprika, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, mustard, cayenne pepper, cumin, and pepper. Season pork with brown sugar mixture.

Heat canola oil; working in two batches, add pork and cook until evenly browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Our BBQ pulled pork makes the best sandwiches! Just top with slaw, Kendal’s BBQ sauce, and pickles.

and season with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.

Serve immediately with your favorite bbq sauce (try Kendal’s below!)

KENDAL’S CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE

2 cups of brown sugar 1 bottle of ketchup 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes 4 Tbsp. minced garlic 2 Tbsp. onion powder 2 Tbsp. ground mustard 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. white pepper

Try This!

Place apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, onion, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a sauce pan. Cook on stove top at medium heat. Bring to a boil.

Whisk together until sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Remove from heat.

Cool to room temperature.

Stir in chicken stock and 4 Tbsp. vinegar, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Pour sauce into a jar or bottle. For best results, refrigerate one day before serving.

Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high and set time for 40 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.

Shake well before serving.

Remove pork shoulder from the pressure cooker and shred the meat using two forks; stir in remaining 2 Tbsp. vinegar

You can make this days ahead of time.

The longer it sits, the more flavors that will come out. It’ll keep in the fridge for 21 days.

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This salad is so delicious and a great summer dinner. Just pair with some fresh fruit!

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PASTA SALAD 12 oz. mini farfalle pasta (or other small pasta, like medium shells) 1/2 pound (½ bunch) asparagus with tough ends removed, then cut into 1-inch pieces 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered 4 cups roughly chopped romaine lettuce 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 8 oz. thick cut bacon, cooked and chopped or buy pre-made bacon in salad dressing section 2 cups grilled or rotissere chicken, diced The best part of this salad- the zesty lemon chive dressing. Don’t leave out the fresh parm on top!

LEMON CHIVE DRESSING 2/3 cup mayonnaise

YUMMY, EASY TREATS! Your kids can help make these!

Rice Crispy Treats

No Bake Cookies

This recipe is super simple and fast to make. When I was a little girl, my mom would put M&Ms in our rice crispy treats on special occasions. I always loved when she did that. It was so fun!

BY MELISSA SPELTS

2 cups granulated sugar ½ cup salted butter ½ cup milk (my favorite to use is whole milk) 4 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 cups oatmeal

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2 bags of marshmallows rice crispy cereal 1 stick of butter M&Ms (optional)

1/3 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. freshly grated lemon zest (approx. 1 lemon) 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. EACH sugar, dried oregano, dried parsley, and pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives Whisk together all of the Lemon Chive Dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Cook pasta in generously salted water just short of al dente, then add the asparagus to the pot and cook with the pasta for 1 more minute. Drain the pasta and asparagus, rinse with cold water, then toss with a drizzle of olive oil to keep pasta from sticking.

Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Once pasta has cooled, add Lemon Chive Dressing and toss until evenly coated. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste (I like more pepper). Serve immediately.

My favorite way to make these is with a glass bowl and microwave. Put the marshmallow and butter in the bowl and microwave for a minute at a time until the marshmallows are melty. Pour in Rice Crispy cereal, slowly, as you stir it all together. I love my rice crispy treats extra marshmallowy. Once you have it at your favorite consistency, dump it into a pan and let it sit for 30 minutes or so to cool and set. YUMMY!!

In a large pot, add sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder. Slowly bring to a boil while whisking. Once it gets to a bowl, allow it to boil for 1 minute.

Take your pot off the stove and add oats, peanut butter, and vanilla; mix well.

Spoon dough onto parch paper or foil and let cool.

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