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WEBER COUNTY CONNECTION

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WEBER The Weber County Connection is published bi-monthly by Connection Publishing© www.webercountyconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com 801-721-3762 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts PUBLICATION DESIGN Kristina Case Robert Dodd

Dear Residents,

WRITERS Commissioners: Jim Harvey Gage Froerer Scott Jenkins

eber County has always been a strong, unified, and connected community, a wonderful place to call home, and a place filled with people who look out for each other. Months of keeping apart has forced us into a new mindset and pushed creativity to new heights; the hardships have only emphasized how Weber County residents continue to look out for each other, just in different ways.

Kris Blankman Thatch Elmer Hailey Minton Ann Park Jenny Goldsberry Katie Bresnahan Rachel Bitton Ryan Spelts Kristina Case Becky Hougaard

"We are fortunate to live in a place where people genuinely care for each other and display acts of kindness on a regular basis."

Through it all, we have witnessed countless examples of our residents pulling together, lifting each other up, and making meaningful contributions in whatever capacity they can. Often, it’s the small things people do that have made a real difference. We’ve seen residents checking in on loved ones more often and neighbors reaching out to each other by sending cards, making phone calls, and dropping off cookies. Extra time spent at home has enabled families time to clean out interior spaces, resulting in donations of surpluses of food and clothing to those who need it. People are spreading more good news and sharing stories about their lives in an effort to inspire. The community has supported each other by buying local and using resources more wisely.

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News, contests, photos from readers and lots more! We love hearing from you! webercountyconnection webercountyconnectionwest Connection Publishing www.connectionpub.com Disclaimer: The paid advertisements contained within the Weber County Connection magazine are not endorsed or recommended by Connection Publishing or Weber County. Therefore, neither party may be held liable for the business practices of these companies. The County is also not responsible for any content in the magazines except for that which they directly submit for print.

Weber County residents are resilient. The pandemic has been hard, but in many ways, it has brought a lot of good to our community. We are stronger than ever. People in the community have been great about caring for others in the best way they can and have been diligent about social distancing and wearing masks to keep each other safe. This magazine is a way to spread good news, be informative, and keep us all connected. We hope you will look forward to reading this publication and will reap the benefits of its news-worthy, inspiring, and informative content. We envision this magazine as a way for us to make our own small contribution to a thoughtful, thriving, and connected community. As your commissioners, we couldn’t be prouder to serve you and be a part of your lives. Sincerely,

Jim Harvey, Gage Froerer, Scott Jenkins

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MAY-JUNE

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

What is on your summer bucket list? Ryan Spelts Owner/Publisher Rhett Long Sales VP Kristina Case Graphic Design Robert Dodd Graphic Design of Roy Connection, and Ad Design

“Hiking to the top of Ben Lomond with my family!”

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Nearly a century ago, the Ogden Rodeo became a historical tradition. Pg. 50

CONTENTS

5 COUNTY UPDATES 11 WEBER COUNTY LIBRARY 12 COMMUNITY

Calendar of Events Reflections of a Cowboy Doin' it Right Raising Farm Kids

17 FROM THE CITY

Plain City & Hooper Events

Alyssa Adair is crowned 2021 Miss Rodeo Ogden Pg.18

ON OUR COVER 22 Women in Business

Cover photos by Adam Phillips

BUSINESS John Chevalier Collision Centerz Ogden Massage Country Gardens

RECIPES

Anatomy of a Delicious Burger

A LOOK BACK The History of the Rodeo in Ogden

Crystal Rappleye Ad Design

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COUNTY UPDATES Connect with us! @webercountyut

Letter to the Commissioners Dear Editor,

Weber-Morgan Health Department The primary goal of a mass vaccination clinic to administer shots as quickly as possible might seem like an impersonal task, but not for the workers at the Weber-Morgan Health Department Mass Vaccination Clinic. Each day, the clinic is staffed by 90-100 individuals who live and work in Weber and Morgan counties. Many are members of the Medical Reserve Corps, a group of service-minded individuals who have volunteered to train and respond in their own communities during a public health emergency, such as the COVID-19 Pandemic The MRC is comprised of more than 200 current or retired medical professionals certified to administer the vaccine. Others are residents who volunteered to help in any way they can by answering phones in the call center, entering data, or pushing wheelchairs for people coming in to receive their shots. Also on hand at the clinics are first responders from Ogden City, Roy City, South Ogden and Weber County fire departments, Weber State University faculty and staff, employees from Intermountain McKayDee Hospital, and members of the Utah National Guard. At capacity, the clinic can dispense 60-70 shots every 15 minutes. “We get many compliments on the friendly and professional atmosphere at the site and how people leave feeling they have received great customer service along with a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,” says WMHD Executive Director Brian Cowan. “We couldn’t do this without our volunteers and community that has really pulled together to make our vaccination site a success.”

JOIN If you would like to join the Weber-Morgan MRC, please visit www.utahresponds.org. You will be asked to complete THE MRC! a short skills survey and receive a background check

and training on preparing for emergencies. During nonpandemic times, the MRC keeps their skills sharp with a series of annual drills and working community events, such as first-aid stations at the Ogden and Huntsville Marathons.

This past summer, my wife and I were granted a business license to establish Wild Turkey Lodge Bed & Breakfast in Huntsville, for which we are very grateful! We love Ogden Valley for the many recreational opportunities it brings. We have a separate, small, one-bedroom cabin on our property, which is ideal for 30+ day rental for affordable housing for seasonal workers, new families, and transitional housing for people who need longer-term lodging. We intend to offer this cabin to renters on occasion, but to do so, we were in need of a fair decision by the County Commission to delegate the separate cabin as ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit). As it stood, there was an existing double standard, to which costs of TDR’s could be tacked on to business owners in “the valley“ for the purpose of utilizing an ADU property, but the same could not be applied anywhere else in the county. We sincerely appreciated the privilege of speaking before the commission to address our concerns/ issues and we were happy that a decision about ADUs was reached rather than put off. It will end the confusion and allow development of affordable housing in our community. Of course, we are most pleased to learn of the potential grandfathering of our separate cabin, and an opportunity to offer transitional housing for folks in need without having to purchase a TDR. We couldn’t be more pleased to live in the Ogden Valley/Weber County knowing that our government is thoughtful, transparent, and responsive to the needs of its citizens. These compliments are well deserved, as we have been welcomed and treated so well as a start up business. The Planning Department, both Commissions, and the community at large have been so supportive. Best, Glenn Croydon

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COUNTY UPDATES The Clerk/Auditor's Office Services The Clerk/Auditor’s Office is responsible for a wide variety of public services, including marriage licenses, processing applications for passports, tax-exempt organizations and tax relief, managing the property appeal process, managing the county budget and creating financial reports, accounts payable, procurement, and elections, as well as being the county’s record keeper.

You can learn more about each of these services through www.webercountyutah.gov/Clerk_Auditor/

Quick Tips: •

With travel restrictions lifting, many people are applying for passports. Plan ahead! Current Department of State processing time is about 12 weeks. To learn more or set an appointment to submit your passport application, go to www.webercountyutah.gov/Clerk_Auditor/passports.php

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Property valuation notices will be mailed in July. Please review it carefully to make sure everything is correct – your taxes are based on this document.

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You or someone you know may be able to have your property taxes reduced. For more info, go to www. webercountyutah.gov/Clerk_Auditor/ tax_relief.php.

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COUNTY UPDATES What is the Weber Prosperity Center of Excellence? The CoE’s mission!

The Weber Prosperity Center of Excellence or CoE is a strategic partnership between the county, public health, and behavioral health systems with a mission of concentrating multi-sector expertise and resources into capabilities that promote, encourage, and ultimately drive social change. The CoE fulfills its mission by attaining and sustaining solutions, standardizing best practices for wide-scale adoption, and providing leadership and direction to our community’s growing social challenges. These skills allow the CoE to optimize opportunities for economic prosperity and improve the quality of life for all those who enter Weber County.

How Does the CoE Create Prosperity?

The CoE integrates community organizations and agencies to promote a thriving community. Being distinctly separate

HOW HAS THE CoE HELPED THE COMMUNITY? Most recently, it's helping families experiencing homelessness and offering a one-day COVID vaccination clinic to people who may not know how to get their vaccination.

from the organizations and agencies they serve allows the CoE to ensure maximum agility in addressing the complex social challenges that face our community. Often, organizations are working in silos and competing for resources despite the parallel evolution of similar programs. Other sectors like the business community want to be involved but are unsure how to apply their resources and limited time. The CoE is designed to drive innovation and improvement and they are uniquely qualified to build systems that bridge the gap for organizational engagement. By promoting transparency and shared results the CoE can empower the community to unify their goals.

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Like all of us, the CoE has been busy responding to the daily challenges of the pandemic. The CoE convened the homeless service providers and has been working to respond to those individuals and families experiencing homelessness. How do you administer a two-dose vaccine to people who may not be able to go online to make an appointment, know how to make an appointment, have a regular phone number, and do not know whether or not they will be available 28 days later to show up for the second dose? The CoE gathered the expertise of the Lantern House, Midtown Community Health Clinic, Seager Clinic, Ogden Rescue Mission, and the Weber-Morgan Health Clinic. To use the one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine was an important part of the solution. The CoE got to work with these great service providers and put together a oneday vaccination clinic to ensure that the most vulnerable of our community have the opportunity for healthcare.

Non-profits Receive “Life-Saving” Funding from Weber County As part of the COVID-19 Relief Fund, the CARES Act provides payments to State, Local, and Tribal governments navigating the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Funds are intended to provide fast and direct economic assistance for American workers, families, small businesses, and preserve jobs for American industries, which have been impacted by COVID-19.

vulnerable population. The funding also ensured that pantry and food deliveries to individuals in the community would continue without interruption.

From the CARES Act funds received by Weber County, nearly 45 million have been used to aid local small businesses, schools, hospitals, and other entities. 5.7 million was given to approximately 69 non-profit organizations in the County, who, without the CARES Act funding, may have been unable to continue to serve the community or even may have had to close their doors for good. Many non-profit organizations have seen a significant decline in state funding, while the needs of the communities they serve have increased dramatically.

“Had it not been for the funding, we would not be able to serve the community in the way that we needed to,” said Randy Chappell, Director of Basic Needs, Catholic Community Services of Utah.

Homeless Veterans Fellowship, a non-profit

organization, whose mission is to enable homeless veterans and veterans at risk of being homeless to return to self-sufficiency. They aid veterans in finding stable living environments and provide counseling and other services specifically designed to address homelessness among veterans. Over the past eight months, expenditures for the Homeless Veterans Fellowship increased to 10 times the typical monthly amount, leaving a huge deficit. Jeff Kane, Director of the Homeless Veterans Fellowship, said that the funding was “heaven-sent,” and that, “if they had not received the CARES funds, they would have had to close their doors, leaving veterans homeless, vulnerable, and without services.”

Catholic Community Services of Utah is a non-

profit that provides services and hope to those struggling to reach self-sufficiency, regardless of race, religion, or personal circumstance. The non-profit directly serves the Weber County community through its grocery store-like food pantry, provides

“HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THE FUNDING, WE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY IN THE WAY THAT WE NEEDED TO.” -Randy Chappell, Director of Basic Needs, Catholic

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food assistance to over 2,300 households each month, and serves students in Weber and Davis counties each Friday, to make sure they don’t go hungry through the weekend. Receiving the CARES funding meant that Catholic Community Services could hire temporary employees to fill in for staff who were not able to work due to being members of the

5.7 million was given to approximately 69 non-profit organizations in the county, who, without the CARES Act funding, may have been unable to continue to serve the

community or even EnableUtah is a nonprofit organization that may have closed promotes independence, inclusion, and acceptance their doors for good. in the community for people with disabilities. They provide jobs, skilled training, employment solutions, and other resources such as transportation and work attire. “The funding was a life-saver in a lot of ways,” according to Gavin Hutchinson, President and CEO of EnableUtah. The non-profit had moved into a new building just four days before the COVID-19 shutdown. Two-thirds of the staff, who are individuals with disabilities and at high-risk for COVID-19, either stopped coming to work out of caution or were not allowed to go to work because of their group home settings. “The CARES Act funds helped us keep all employees employed with full medical benefits. No one has been laid off,” Hutchinson said. He tried everything he could to ensure each employee had full health benefits. “This was a huge feat, considering many individuals with disabilities have greater medical needs and costs than most.” The aforementioned are only a few examples of the impact CARES funding has had in the Weber County area. Small businesses, schools, and others who were the recipients of the funds have gratefully reported similar experiences. The funding has perpetuated hope among the community and enabled all of the community to continue to be served, inspired, and taken care of. “As representatives of the County, we knew how critical this funding was to the longevity and wellbeing of our non-profits. Helping these organizations, as well as small businesses, was a priority.” –Commissioner Gage Froerer

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COUNTY UPDATES Parks, Recreation & Culture Utah Youth Rodeo

The Utah Youth Rodeo Association is an organization of boys and girls from around the state of Utah and surrounding areas, ranging in age up to 14 years or ninth grade. The purpose of this association is to provide western youth with athletic opportunities in the American sport of rodeo as they compete monthly in standard rodeo events. This youth organization has been successful for several years in helping to keep youth active and involved in a good cause.

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COFFEE & FOOD

WB’s Eatery…. a local gem right here in Weber County. They take their love for food, drinks, and friends very seriously! WB’s Eatery is the place to catch up with your pals, grab a latte on the go, pick up a Market Meal, or snag a lunch on the run! WB’s Eatery is a place to check out!   Located at 455 25th Street Ogden, Utah 84401.

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Slackwater has served up artisan pizzas and broadened beer vocabularies in Ogden, Utah, since 2011. They have some tables that make it easy to relax by the Ogden River, enjoy live music, and peruse that carefully curated beer menu they offer at Slackwater. This is one of our amazing local businesses here in Weber County. Check them out!   More Information: slackwaterpizzeria.com

WEBER COUNTY LIBRARY Every day is FREE DAY @ Weber County Library Visit in person or virtually to do any of the following: • Borrow and download books and audiobooks • Stream movies and music • Participate in programs, classes, and community events • Attend community sponsored meetings • Rent spaces to hold family reunions and business events • Use a computer, large format printer, vinyl cutter, 35 mm slide digitizer, and other makerspace equipment • Get professional help with a question, project, or a referral to community resources

CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS AND CLASSES:

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Check out our VIMEO CHANNEL and watch video programs we've been making for kids, teens & adults.

• Tutoring and reading clubs for all ages • Exercise, Tai Chi, and yoga classes • Art and craft demonstrations • Magic shows, African drumming, Old Time Fiddlers • Book discussions & more!

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COMMUNITY MAY-JUNE EVENTS MAY 21 - 22: Wounded Warrior - canceled 22, 29: Farmers Market @ Ogden 25th Street 22: Holi Festival of Colors Ogden @ West Stadium Park 11 a.m. Wasatch Pony Club’s Spring Chicken Equestrian Riding @ Golden Spike Event Center 8 a.m. 22 - 23: Ham Radio 100 Year. Celebration @ Corner of 25th & Grant 31: Memorial Day

JUNE

1: Treehouse Museum Reopens, reservations required Tie Dye Summer Camp by Honeybee Nature School

9: Music on the Plaza @ Junction 10 - 12: Tree Climbing Festival @ Lester Park 11 - 13: Electric Pow Wow @ Weber Memorial Park Huntsville 12 p.m. - June 13 10 a.m. 12 - 13: Ogden Arts Festival @ Downtown Ogden visit ogdenartsfestival.com for schedule | Golden Spike Horse Trials @ Golden Spike Event Center 15: Arts & Crafts: Designer Cake @ Eccles Art Center 10 a.m.

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15 - 30: Camp in a Box— Let’s Go to Space @ DaVinci Academy of Science and the Arts 16: Music on the Plaza @ Junction

The Princess Bride @ Perry’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m.

19: Free Art and Craft Supply Swap @ The Local Artisan Collective 12 p.m

5: Gourmet Market @ The Monarch 9 a.m.

19 - 20: Juneteenth @ Ogden Amphitheater

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

21: Monday Night Movie @ Orchard Park

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

22: Dave’s Rock and Run @ Ogden 6 a.m. 23: Music on the Plaza @ Junction

23 - 26: West Haven 30th Anniversary Celebration. 26: West Haven Day Rodeo 7 p.m. For information visit westhavendays.com 4th Annual Utah Ride to Fight Suicide @ Golden Spike HarleyDavidson 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Enable Concert Craig Morgan @ Ogden Amphitheater | Charitable 5K @ MTC Park 30: Music on the Plaza @ JunctionWasatch Pony Club’s Spring Chicken Equestrian Riding Golden Spike Event Center 8 a.m. 31: Memorial Day

JULY 1 - 5: Farr West Freedom Festival visit farrwestcity.net for the full itinerary 2: First Friday Art Stroll “Traces of the West” @ Downtown Ogden 3: Hooper Fireworks @ Hooper Park 4: Independence Day 7: Music on the Plaza @ Junction 11 - 24: Pioneer Days Activities / Rodeo

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June 4th @ 4 p.m. against the Grand Junction Rockies!

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11: LDS Devotional @ Ogden Tabernacle 6 p.m. Lindquist Fireworks @ WSU Duck Pond Dusk Monday Night Movies @ MWC Park 13: Special Kids Rodeo @ Lorin Farr Park 14: Music on the Plaza @ Junction 15: All about Succulents @ Ogden Botanical Gardens 6 p.m. Call USU Extension for questions 801-399-8200

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LIBRARY EVENTS Southwest Branch MAY

1 - 31: Recommend a Book ages 12 and under 10: Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons ages 12 - 18 6 p.m. Register 801-337-2660 12, 19: Teen Drawing 4 p.m. Register 801-337-2639 17: Kahoot! Teen Trivia: The Office Edition 7 p.m. Register 801-337-2639 18: Teen Thing: Codenames 6 p.m. Register 801-337-2660

JUNE

9: Resilient Riders Program Kick-off Event 6 p.m. Ages 12 and under. The Library will co-host this program with the Utah State University Extension Service, offering children the chance to earn a helmet sticker for milestone numbers of minutes they ride their

bicycles. Program runs June 5-July 31. For more information, call 801-337-2660. 9: Book Discussion Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann

26: Magic Brooklyn Magic Show! All ages. Bring a blanket and enjoy Magic Brooklyn’s funny, friendly entertainment in the amphitheater. WEEKLY EVENTS Mondays: Tai Chi 10:30 a.m.

16: Art Class: Learn the basics of printmaking and stamp carving using rubber. Ages 16 and older.

Tuesdays: Gentle Movements ages 18 and older 10:30 a.m.

17 - 24: Pokémon Pursuit

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

All ages. Pokémon are hiding at the Library! Find them every day and fill out your log. Turn in completed logs to enter a raffle for a grand prize. Winners announced June 25th.

ZOOM PROGRAMS Wednesdays & Thursdays: Dungeons & Dragons 6 p.m. Register 801-337-2660

17: The 5 Ws of Cooking: Where in the World? Register 801-337-2670 Ages 18 and older. Explore cookbooks from every continent. Attend the program and receive 20% off one item at Kitchen Kneads. 21: The Talent of Talons 10:30 a.m. The Ogden Nature Center will bring three resident raptors to introduce birds of prey and their unique characteristics.

Summer Reading June 1 - Aug 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.

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COMMUNITY

Reflections of a Cowboy: Youth Rodeo Opportunities BY THATCH ELMER

he smell of a fresh groomed arena is a familiar and beautiful smell come spring time in Utah, practice pens are drying from recent rain and winter snow, horses are shedding their hair, calves are growing day by day and youth rodeos are starting back up.

The opportunity for kids to live their dreams and make their families proud by barrel racing, roping and all the rough stock events are growing in huge numbers all across the country. New events such as breakaway roping and the newly found popularity in the horseshow world, have opened opportunities by adding upwards of a million dollars. The opportunity for youth to get into the sport of rodeo, the horse industry, make a living for themselves, and build a legacy are absolutely endless when they participate in the Junior National Finals Rodeo and the Junior American Rodeo. It’s not uncommon for a young cowboy or cowgirl to come out and win enough money to participate in rodeo for the rest of their lives.

As a member of the National High School Rodeo Association, I feel somewhat of a responsibility to bring awareness to the youth rodeo of today, to show the world that the West is not dead, cowboys still exist and still thrive in this world and that they aren’t just a picture on a screen or actors in a movie. So, the next time you get the itch to attend a rodeo, make it a High School Rodeo, Jr High Rodeo, or even your local Youth Rodeo Association. The rodeo future will be very bright for the next 20 years, and the kids and rookies are taking over the sport. They are growing the industry by reaching out to the rodeo kids and showing them that they can live their dreams!

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FROM YOUR CITY

Plain City Events Parks & Rec

2021 Plain City Track Club Season April 12- May 22 City Meets: May 8th, May 22nd Fremont High School Region Meet: June 12th TBA State Meet: June 19th TBA 2021 Baseball/Softball/Tee Ball Season May 3- June 10 various parks in Plain City 2021 Plain City WFFL Youth Tackle Football 2021 Registration opens June 1 - 30. Late Registration will be July 1 - 30 (There will be a $15 late fee) Ages 7-14 (Age on 8/31/2021). All start times are currently pending at this time. Our city council passed an out-of-city-additional registration fee of $30 per player to offset the cost of running football. Register online @ plaincityrec.org For further questions please contact Colette Doxey: (801-941-0168) 2021 Plain City Flag Football 2021 Registration opens June 15 - July 15, Cost $50 per player. Late Registration will be July 16 - 25 (There will be a $10 late fee) Age’s 5th/6th Grade (coed), 3rd/4th Grade (coed), 1st/2nd Grade (coed) Register online @ plaincityrec.org For further questions, please contact Colette Doxey: (801-941-0168)

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minutes after inside portion concludes Plain City Arena Entry Fee: $30 Age Groups: 5-8 - Jr. Princess 9-12 - Princess 13-15 - Queen Buckles awarded in each age group

Register at plaincityrec.org Applications must be recieved no later than June 10th For questions: Kendal 801-603-6216 Mesia 801-675-2460

July 4th Events - BLAST FROM THE PAST Friday, July 2nd Knight-Swift Transportation, Concert in the Park- Billy Dean Lee Olsen Park- Football Field Saturday, July 3rd Car/Tractor Show- Town Square Park Food Truck Rally- Town Square Park Cupcake Wars- Town Square Park Movie in the Park- Lee Olsen Park/Football Field @ Dusk

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Monday, July 5th Wake-up-Call- Throughout Plain City Town Square Park 5K Parade- Starts @ Fremont 8:30 a.m. Breakfast in the Park Fish Scramble Booths/Games Fireworks- Lee Olsen Park Football Field

Hooper Events How Can You Reduce Stormwater Pollution?

Motor oil, antifreeze, pet waste, fertilizers, pesticides, detergents, yard debris, litter, sediment, and car wash runoff water have a major impact on the quality of stormwater runoff, which negatively affects downstream waters. Certain products and practices are necessary to maintain automobiles and homes. That makes it even more important to follow label instructions carefully and to properly dispose of any excess. If you have questions about disposing of car care products, lawn and garden supplies, or household hazardous waste, contact: Weber County Solid Waste Management 867 Wilson Ln, West Haven, UT 84401 801-399-8358 In addition, there are some simple things you can do around your home to ensure that you do not negatively impact stormwater runoff from your property, such as the following:

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MISS RODEO OGDEN

Alyssa Adair

Alyssa Adair is Miss Rodeo Ogden for 2021, and she will spend the next few months promoting the Ogden Rodeo at different rodeos and parades in Utah. She

has been competing in queen competitions since she was seven, and this was her first time competing for the Miss Rodeo Ogden title. This year, the competition was closed to the public (except for the horsemanship portion) because of COVID restrictions. After demonstrating her skills on horseback, which is her favorite part of the competition, she was crowned Miss Rodeo Ogden.

Bradie Jill Jones passed on the title after holding it for two years since the pandemic put a hold on the competition last year. She enjoyed going to 25th street and teaching children about the meaning and history behind Pioneer Days. She taught them why there are painted horses all around downtown Ogden during the weeks leading up to July 24th. “Ogden Pioneer Days is one of the largest and best rodeos in the nations. Being the ambassador of it is the biggest honor.” She is grateful for the ride she had, despite the hard times and the influential people who have passed away this year. The 2021 Pioneer Days is one to look forward to, and she is optimistic that it will buoy up the spirit of Ogden Valley. Alyssa anticipates she will be attending most of the rodeos in Northern Utah, and she is hopeful many of them happen this year, considering the COVID restrictions that might still be in place.

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Have you ever wondered what talking to a rainbow would be like? It is a whirlwind of happy, positive colors, and giggles all tied up in a spunky 13-year-old named Haven Hogge. Haven is a 7th-grader at Wahlquist Junior. High. She was embarrassed to tell me that she has maintained a 4.0 GPA in school. Humility is just one of the qualities Haven has been blessed with. Haven lives in Warren, Utah, with her parents, a twin sister, and a younger brother. Coming from a rodeo family, Haven has lots of support and examples. She says, “It’s what we do as a family. We rope and ride every day.” She started her rodeo journey at eight years old and now, she competes in the UYRA and the CCJR. She is also a member of the Cinch Team for the UJHSRA. Haven is competing this year in breakaway roping and barrels. Her most memorable rodeo is the first one where she she won a buckle. Haven is working to qualify for the National Finals in junior high and again in high school. This talented young lady has lofty goals outside of rodeo as well, she wants to be a lawyer and specialize in agriculture. Haven’s twin sister has nonverbal Autism. Haven says that she always tries to remember kids like her sister who do not have a voice or a body that allows them to achieve their dreams. She says, “I do my best for her! I don’t want to waste the gifts I have been given.” When asked to tell me something about herself, she said, “I am pretty quiet and shy, but if someone is ever mean or makes a mean comment about someone with special

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needs, look out! I will come after you!” Haven’s dream is, “To be the best cowgirl I can be!”

Rusty Foy I am excited to introduce to you one talented young cowboy from Hooper, Utah. Rusty Foy is a 13-year-old 7th grade student at Rocky Mountain Junior High. He is involved in wrestling, lacrosse, football, dirt biking, and bull riding. He is a member of the UYRA and the LJRA. He loves to ride bulls and plans to start riding saddle bronc and bareback horses, as well as competing in chute doggin’ and bull riding. This impressive young man got into rodeo not only because he likes riding bulls, but also because his dad was in rodeos. His best rodeo memory to date was at the 2019 Jr. World Finals Qualifier rodeo in Evanston, Wyoming, where he won his first trophy buckle! This funny young man surprised me when he told me his favorite color is baby blue, math is his favorite subject in school, and both his dad and grandpa introduced him to his favorite food, sushi! Rusty told me that he looks up to his dad, Parker Foy, and PRCA Resistol Rookie of the Year, Colten Fritzlan. When asked what his goals were, his reply showed me that they are just as big as his courage and determination. Rusty wants to win the world championship in bull riding. He wants to ride bulls for a living while farming or ranching. “Never Give Up” is Rusty’s moto, and he no doubt practices what he preaches in his life and in rodeo.

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Women in Business By Hailey Minton • Photos by Adam Phillips

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

Kassi Bybee

Kassi Bybee is involved in the Visit Ogden Board, Davis Women in Business Commission, Weber Chamber Women in Business, the Ogden Musical Theatre Board, and starting in June, the Rotary Board. Today, she is the Ogden Eccles Conference Center & Peery’s Egyptian Theater General Manager. She began as an event manager in 2003 and was promoted to Director of Sales. Since then, she left to pursue other opportunities, among them, positions with the McKay-Dee Hospital and the Girl Scouts Utah office. Since becoming manager in 2016 the theatre has seen its strongest fiscal years. Beyond her professional success, Kassi loves being a part of the community. “You can’t come to Ogden without falling in love with Ogden,” she says.

Kendal Jensen

Kendal has excelled in sales for a long time. She originally earned a degree in nursing, but the service industry wasn’t the best fit for her, since she was growing their family at the time. She got a job at the Standard Examiner for advertising and sales, and eventually created and took the reins for the Western Wasatch magazine. The western lifestyle is central in their family’s life, and you will more than likely find her and her husband cheering on their children at the rodeos. She was Miss High School Rodeo Utah and Miss High School Rodeo America, and has helped host clinics for contestants who are rodeo queen hopefuls. Kendal gives 100% in her endeavors, whether it is family, work, or running their farm.

Alyssa Adair

Alyssa Adair competed in the Miss Rodeo Ogden Queen Contest for her first time, and she took home the title. As a 20-year-old, she has recently entered the competition for the older contests. “This was one of my first big PRCA contests, and I was lucky enough to win!” Among rodeo queen contests, Miss Rodeo Ogden is a very prestigious title to hold. COVID restrictions changed the dynamic of the competition, since all but horsemanship was closed to the public. This year, they delivered their speeches to the six judges instead of a larger audience, which made it a bit more challenging. She is looking forward to being a part of the celebration, kids’ rodeo, all horse parade, and the five nights of rodeo action.

Ashton Wilson Ashton Wilson is the Manager of Events at the Golden Spike Event Center. We at Connection Publishing wanted to highlight her particularly for her work in the Weber County Fair. Turns out, managing events runs in the family; her family has been running rodeos for 30 years, some even at the Golden Spike Event Center. Before that, she was an event coordinator and after about a year at that post, she threw her hat in the ring for the management

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position. According to her boss, Duncan Olsen who is the General Manager, she stood out because of her grit. “It came down to her work ethic,” Duncan said. “That is hard to find.” She’s a woman who isn’t scared of long hours but who still makes time for her family. She finds the time to hunt, fish, and rodeo with them.

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ReBecca Erdmann

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ReBecca Erdmann has been an essential part of Sand & Swirl since 2005. She left a 20-year career in management to work full time with her husband, Corey, and together, they have built it into the thriving company it is today.

ReBecca has tuned into the needs of her customers. “Every woman wants the perfect bathroom, and she doesn’t want to spend all her time cleaning it.” She has made it her specialty to help everyone get their own perfect bathroom. ReBecca and her Yorkie, Cowboy, handle the day-to-day operations of the company. They oversee the financials, marketing, HR, sales, and manage the showroom. “We want our showroom to feel comfortable and friendly. It’s a space designed to let your creativity run wild.” Over the years, Sand & Swirl has grown from a two-person operation to a team of eighteen. They provide bathroom upgrades up and down the Wasatch Front. As they started their business, their goal was to provide the best quality materials and finest craftsmanship. They want their work to last and to be enjoyed for years to come. It was important to them to provide a product that would save people time and reduce stress and worry about water damage and mold. They wanted to be able to offer lots of custom options, tons of style choices, and to be able to fit into any budget. Sand & Swirl manufactures custom composites right here in their shop, so they can fabricate a product to match the size and shape of your room. Have you been dreaming of a new bathroom? Maybe it’s time to take a tour of the showroom and get some new ideas. ReBecca and her team love doing design consultations; each project starts with one. They review all the

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

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Amy Fillpot

Elevate Dance Studio and Simply Soda

BY HAILEY MINTON

The growth at times was draining and purely overwhelming. For a time Amy was running most aspects of the business and it was just too much. “My husband gave me a blessing and I realized this business is not about me, it’s about the girls. I needed to look at it as what it can do for others.”

Elevate Dance Studio, which has been recently rebranded from Simply Posh Dance, hosts dance classes along with a myriad of other classes. “I let people rent space in the studio for exercise classes, music classes, preschool, private lessons, or cheer.” There are a lot of students and families coming and going so they recently opened Simply Soda, a snack and soda shop, in their building when they remodeled in December 2020. Not only has Amy influenced the lives of thousands of girls who have danced in her studio, but the business has provided jobs and experience for so many. “Once the students are 12, they can participate in the assisting program which helps pay for their class fees.” Amy loves her dancers and teachers and she loves surrounding herself with such amazing people. A lot of her dancers get hired to help with the soda shop or as dance teachers. The business has also added so much to their nuclear family. Her oldest son, who is 18, runs the soda shop and he cuts music for the studio which paved the way for his DJ business. Amy’s daughters teach dance and tumbling while her sister teaches dance and

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works the soda shop. Amy’s husband is her business partner and her mother and motherin-law work at the soda shop. She also has a sister-in-law who is the baker for the soda shop. “It’s quite the family affair!” It all began with her children in mind when she opened her basement to students. She was concerned for her 18-month-old daughter’s health and she knew helping her get more active would help. Amy grew up dancing and taught at a studio in South Ogden but stopped when their family started growing. She volunteered at her children’s school and for Halloween one year she taught the kids the monster mash. One "I get to have of the dads the example approached and influence her and told her she of all those girls should open in my life. It is a her own family to me." studio. That ignited the journey and the following January she held her first class in their freshly created basement studio. They have only grown since. All of her students are an extension of her family and she recently started coaching drill at Weber High. “I get to keep my dance babies for longer now,” she said with tears in her eyes. “I get to have the example and influence of all those girls in my life. It is a family to me. I’m grateful I didn’t give up in the beginning.”

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Anna Bravard

Advanced Electrolysis

Anna Bravard runs her business, Advanced Electrolysis, LLC & MedSpa, with the thought and belief that ever yone deserves to feel beautiful. It is what has guided and grounded her throughout the years of growing her business.

Throughout Anna’s life, she struggled with unwanted hair. Every move she made, she had to find another electrologist to treat and remove the hair permanently. Shortly after arriving to North Ogden, her local electrologist shared with her that she was going to need to medically retire and had not found a replacement. This announcement peaked Anna’s interest, as she has a love of serving, understands the embarrassment of unwanted hair, and has a keen eye for detail and quality. She decided to further her education and studied electrology. Anna purchased the business and received additional training from her predecessor. At first, she worked out of her home office but quickly recognized the need the community had for permanent hair removal. By 2017, her practice had grown to the point that a move was needing to be made, and she opened a clinic in a medical office building, preferring to stay within her community. The clients began to recognize her high standards. In fact, Anna’s quality standards are so great that she requires new electrologists to work alongside her for 4-6 months before they can treat a client on their own. This attention to detail is what she is known for. Her clients

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Tamra Merrill

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Tamra Merrill started her company, Countr y Craft Creations in 2013. It grew from a desire to spend more time working on her scrapbooking skills and to help others cultivate their own creativity.

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“I had so many pictures, memories, and boxes of cards from over the years and knew that working full time outside the home was not getting me closer to my goal of finishing all the books I had started. I knew work was, of course, going to have to come first.” Scrapbooking has changed so much through the years but a person’s desire to create something with their hands has stayed the same. “When we create an actual book from the basic materials, chipboard, paper, glue, and tape, there is a sense of accomplishment like no other. Then to fill that finished book with pictures, ticket stubs, or cards, the book comes alive with a story that becomes a beautiful keepsake for generations to look back on.” Tamra started out by teaching tutorials online, then began selling supplies on her website when people asked where to find what she used in the tutorials. This is how Country Craft Creations was born. “Many wanted to know how to scrapbook their memories in this newer way of mini albums. Mini albums are premade and stick to a theme and usually, it covers one event like a wedding or family vacation. You make the book, then add the pictures in later. Usually, they are 8X8 and made with chipboard. The books are works of art.” She explained how during the pandemic a lot of people experienced loneliness and her online community brought people together. “People come back to life through their memories.” It has been like therapy for people stuck in the house. People really followed along when Tamra’s dog Wilbur was born and she has seen more and more people

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scrapbooking their pets nowadays. In November 2020, Tamra started making her own scrapbooking paper. During the pandemic, a lot of wholesale companies went out of "People come business. Stores back to life were closing and she was having a through their hard time meeting memories." the demand for the paper on her website. They went a few months without a lot of new designs of scrapbooking paper being made. Her daughter told her she should follow her dreams and make her own. “I found a local printer and graphic designer to finetune what I can’t do.” She was happy to give business to another local company here in Ogden. “Scrapbook papers are the foundation to telling the story. Once you have the theme of the scrapbook paper, it is easy to put your pictures to that theme.” Her family and the company are based out of Hooper Utah, but a lot of her customers come from out of state, particularly along the east coast. She has hosted card classes at the Library Southwest Branch and anticipates hosting similar events in the future.

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Shauna Kendell

Children's Classic Child Care Centers

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In 1988, Shauna Kendell was a young mother, pregnant with her third child. Her mother, who was in her late 40s, was running the family business when she suf fered a stroke that kept her hospitalized for four months. Immediately, Shauna began to operate and manage their family’s childcare business, Children’s Classic Child Care. “I had to take the reins and go,” she explained.

Her husband was an absolute supporter, and together, they raised their six children and operated a company. Today, they also love on their 15 grandchildren. Shauna’s sisters have also played a pivotal role when they forsook their previous careers to help run the business. Justina Longman has been with them for 37 years and is the director of the South Ogden site. Janna Durbano has been with them for 30 years and takes care of their 64 employees through HR. When Shauna initially took charge of the business, she wanted to make changes in the way they valued their employees and the families they served. “I wanted to nurture my employees and the parents of the families the way I nurtured my children.” “We are Family” is one of the core values she incorporated at Children’s Classic. You can

tell management and staff live it because of the longevity of the relationships with the staff, parents, and children. Some staff has worked there 30 years, and some families are on their third generation of children who go through Children’s Classic’s care! “Our staff is the heart of our business,” said Shauna. Childcare has changed during her lifetime. It has gone from babysitting to an educational experience. Infants and toddlers are learning through sensory and sight language literacy. Preschool programs incorporate engineering, science, and phonics. Their private kindergarten programs are full-day, phonics-based, incorporate STEM, and meet the core standards. They also have summer programs for schoolaged children. Children’s Classic is the oldest Our staff childcare is the heart of business in the our business. Ogden area, and being in business for more than 50 years is a great accomplishment. Shauna is an endurance runner and has run 50 marathons by her 50th birthday. She explained whether it’s running one marathon, multiple marathons, or running a business, it’s hard, but you push through and learn from each event and each situation, “If you work hard and make goals, you will achieve.”

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Heather Bergsjo

Nils Swedish Creamery

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When Heather Bergsjo’s second-oldest son was looking for work at 15-years-old, Heather didn’t go to Facebook, she’s a go-getter and do-ityourself type. Previously, she’d gone to school at Weber State University, but as she started a family with her husband, life got a little more complicated but she didn’t let that stop her. With four young kids at home, she went back to school to get an Associate’s of Science degree from Brigham Young University Idaho, taking classes online while she raised her family in Weber County. So when her son wanted a job, instead of sending him out to find one, she created a job for him by starting a family business: Nils Swedish Creamery. Nils was the name of Heather’s husband’s great grandfather. He hailed from Sweden and perfected homemade ice cream. It was a family pastime of theirs to make ice cream together. Swedish ice cream is special because it’s extra creamier than the typical ice cream you’re used to. All of their flavors are made in-house with premium ingredients. Heather’s then 15-year-old now 18-year-old, is the one mixing it. “We don’t skimp on anything,” Heather said. Their ancestors passed the tradition down all the way to Heather’s modern-day family. Some of their current flavors even are recipes handed down straight from

Nils. This titular ancestor’s legacy lives on every day that their doors are open. They also experiment with new modern flavors. Heather’s personal favorite is a tie between banana cream pie and cookie butter. A unique customer favorite is white chocolate raspberry habanero. Nils Swedish Creamery has collaborated with Jam It Up, another local company that specializes in fruit jams. “It made a really good ice cream,” Heather said. “And I love working with other women.” Previously, Nils Swedish Creamery used to close down for the winter. When the pandemic broke out in March 2020, Heather’s phone was ringing off the hook. Customers were begging her to open up. “The world needs your ice cream right now,” one customer told her soo they gave it a shot and opened up while other businesses were shutting down. “It was actually fantastic Swedish ice cream because is special because it’s people were extra creamier than supporting the typical ice cream small you’re used to. businesses, they wanted to socialize and they were happy to support us,” Heather said. “We were also happy to see customers’ faces.” Now they’re open for good, year-round. Her three youngest kids are still working for the family business. She’s even created more jobs for other young people, like her son.

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Tamera Sevilla

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About three years ago, Tamera Sevilla felt a burning desire to become a business owner. She didn’t know at that time what business she would start, but she was in search of something that she would enjoy. After speaking with her sisterin-law, who owns New Age Beauty Bar Academy, an academy that teaches multiple beauty trades, Tamera fell in love with the idea of brightening peoples' smiles and increasing their confidence. She decided to take the course, and her dream is now a reality with Elegant Ivory Teeth Whitening in North Ogden. She is certified with two Utah teeth whitening academies. Teeth whitening can whiten your teeth up to four shades and remove staining. Typically, treatment takes about an hour and a half; within that time, three separate treatments are applied and then placed under a blue ultra-violet light, which activates and speeds along the whitening process. Most people have a phone consultation to start and get their questions answered. If someone has particularly stained teeth, it might take up to four appointments to get the desired results. Most people don’t experience much discomfort, but some might experience sensitivity. Overall, teeth whitening can do a lot to increase one’s confidence in his or her smile. Tamera recently went back to school and took

a course on permanent makeup. She can do microblading and scalp micro-pigmentation. Microblading is for semi-permanent eyebrows, and scalp micro-pigmentation is for anyone experiencing hair loss. Men or women can have hairline pigmentation added, which helps hair look fuller and gives thinner hair a base of hair follicles and strands. Tamera is quick to give credit to her husband, Joel, as Tamera has had to go to school, learn a new trade, work part-time, and manage a home with three children. The business would not exist without his support. It also might not exist if she didn’t have a caring and supportive boss who is Dr. Andy Rockwood of Rockwood Optometry in North Ogden. He not only refrained from shutting down her dreams of becoming a business owner, but he became Tamera fell in a mentor of love with the idea hers. She has of brightening been able to people’s smiles lease some space within and increasing their his practice confidence. for her business. She is extremely grateful and feels blessed to have both Jova Thomaz from New Age Beauty Bar Academy and Andy Rockwood from Rockwood Optometry as mentors. We are so excited for Tamera to have followed her dreams to become a business owner. Well Done!

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Michelle Arnell

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Amber Hamilton has had a passion for decorating and designing from a ver y young age. She has decorated her childhood home for the holidays, her favorite is Halloween, and her creative decorating makes it a memorable experience for all who have the opportunity to visit. Being a mother of three, she wanted to wait to take the leap to start her own interior design business. While raising her children, she has been doing hair from her in-home salon in North Ogden. A long-time client of hers asked Amber for her help; she loved Amber’s home design so much that she wanted to have a version of it for her own home that would soon be built. Along with encouraging words from many of her clients, her long-time passion began, and in September 2020, Amber officially began her new career. Amber and her husband, Kirk, make the perfect match. Kirk is very “mechanically inclined,” she says. Amber has a knack for coming up with custom designs, and her husband has the ability to bring them to life. By putting their minds and talents together, the outcome is unique and one of a kind. With her professional help, her clients can be confident in their design decisions. She sees the project’s end result from the beginning, which can go a long way and help avoid

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unnecessary costs down the line. Amber’s designs prioritize utility so that not even the smallest of spaces go wasted. As a mother herself, she understands that function is just as important as beauty. Amber is happy to take on any project, no matter the size. She loves the challenge and the opportunity to transform and improve any space. Having custom and personalized spaces in your home makes all the difference. Whether you need help with organization, tearing down walls, or building from the ground up, she’s available and ready to roll up her sleeves.

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Dessa Wright

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For Dessa Wright, her mother introduced her to the allure of fitness classes. At the time, her mother was taking classes at Deseret Gym in downtown Ogden. She remembers sitting in daycare while her mother did aerobics, and she loved to watch her. Plus, she now knows almost ever y pop song from the ’80s from watching class after class..

Fast forward to now, Dessa has two children of her own. She had just moved with her family to Farr West. One day, she walked into the Farr West Rec Center to check out some activities for her Dessa became daughter and instead found an instructor something for because she herself. A sign loves jazzercise. that read “free jazzercise” “It's for every caught her body type.” eye, and she peeked her head into the class.

nice to find a place where you belong.”

“I knew it was what I wanted to do,” she said. The next day, she started taking the class. Two or three days later, she asked her jazzercise instructor how to become an instructor herself. Six months later, she became an instructor. It was just what she needed to feel welcome in a new city. “I felt like I had instant friends,” she said. “It was

On January 4, 2021, Dessa purchased her own franchise. Now, in her Pleasant View Fitness Studio, there are 10 instructors teaching alongside her. Together, they provide 26 classes every week, from 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dessa hopes that her now 11-year-old daughter will take over her jazzercise legacy.

Dessa became an instructor because she loves jazzercise, not because she’s a professional dancer, and most of her clients aren’t either. Some clients haven’t danced a day in their lives. There are so many different skills that combine to make up jazzercise. It’s a mix of kickboxing, strength training, and dancing, all to the beat of today’s hit songs! Her classes are filled with men and women, from their teens to their seventies. The class works for all types of people because Dessa encourages her students to pick their own intensity. “It’s for every body type,” she said. Now, five years later, she’s continued her profession through two moves across Weber County, a global pandemic, and her growing family. She’s gone to classes even when she’s on vacation halfway across the world. When gyms closed, she led classes via Facebook Live, and her loyal students were able to jazzercise from their living rooms.

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Katie Bresnahan

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Dr. Katie Bresnahan can’t remember where her love of animals began but she remembers that instead of watching cartoons on Saturday mornings like other kids, her favorite channel was Animal Planet. Even at her young age, she loved watching veterinary reality shows.“It was the coolest show,” Katie said. “I was hooked!”

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At 10-years-old she started shadowing veterinarians. Can you imagine a pre-teen with an internship? Even at that young age, she knew exactly what she wanted to do. Consequently, Katie developed a love for horses. Her parents enrolled her in 4-H, a curriculum that introduces kids to horses. The coursework teaches kids as young as 7 years old how to care for, communicate with, and ride horses. This was how Katie learned to ride herself. However, it also just made her want a horse of her own. “Horses are like drugs,” Katie said. “You’re going to have withdrawals.” So, she got a job in high school to pay for her horse. Then, a Canadian Thoroughbred named Walter came along. She and Walter became best friends. That interspecies friendship did a lot of good for Katie at a formative time in her life. He had a klutzy nature. “He was danger prone, as most horses are,” Katie said. Her tending to his constant injuries became her training leading up to her veterinarian studies at Utah State University. When she retired Walter, she cared for him through his illness. In his old

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age, Walter was still teaching her, only this time about the geriatric equine population. Throughout her undergraduate and doctoral studies, she honed in on equine medicine. She’s studied everything from traditional Chinese acupuncture to sports rehabilitation. Her studies took her to some of the largest equine hospitals this country has to offer. So when you bring your horses to Dr. Katie at Northside Animal Clinic, she’ll treat them with professional expertise and also an empathetic spirit. All veterinarians including Katie have 40 years of combined experience. Northside believes in treating every patient as if they were their own pet. Dr. Katie especially knows what it means to have a horse in your life, and she’ll fight for your horse, retired and otherwise.

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Andrea Russell

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Dr. Andrea Russell grew up in Morgan, Utah, and has always dreamed of being a veterinarian. The amount of schooling required for it was a bit daunting and computer science was up and coming at the time.

She graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s degree in computer science but had a hard time finding work during the recession. It was when her uncle asked Spaying a grizzly her when she was going to bear is probably be a vet that the most unusual she realized procedure she has it was a good time ever done. to pursue that path. She took a couple of prerequisite classes and got into the program at Colorado State University. A background in computer science and an accounting minor really helped with the business side of her work. It also gave her a lot of good jobs while attending vet school. “You can’t learn too much!” Veterinary work, however, is very engaging and by far her favorite type of work. “There’s always something new to learn,” she said. Spaying a grizzly bear is probably the most unusual procedure she has ever done. “There was a guy who raised animals for movies

and his other bear had gotten cancer so they were trying to train a new bear. We had to spay the bear for him. She wasn’t fully mature but she was probably 600 lbs.” Dr. Russell worked in Cache Valley for 20 years and worked on a lot of cattle raised for dairy or beef. They can handle most everything unless your animal needs an MRI, a very small animal has a broken bone, or it's an emergency when Northside Animal Clinic is closed. Dr. Russell enjoys surgery because you can go in and fix the problem. “It’s kind of like putting a puzzle together.” They can fix fractured bones, remove tumors, and do abdominal surgeries. She could probably write a book of all the random things she has removed from dogs’ stomachs. “One dog ate a guy’s CPAP mask. When I pulled it out I asked ‘were you missing this?’ He replied, ‘actually yes I was, I thought I left it at a hotel!’“ She handles pets gently and tries to help them feel comfortable. Dr. Russell explained how some animals love everyone and others have more selective preferences. “I think most of them really like me, but their personalities can be different, just like people.” But even the meanest cat that comes in regularly is no match for Dr. Russell’s animal-loving demeanor.

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Nicki Seamons

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Nicki Seamons is originally from Leysin, Switzerland, and has been in the US for 27 years. She came to the U.S. in 1994 for a short visit, but then she met her wonderful, now, husband, and she’s been here ever since.

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Nicki loves to read, run, hike, camp, and enjoys the outdoors. She went back to work after raising her three daughters. She has known Shawn Iverson, the founder of The Insurance Center, for two decades, but began working at The Insurance Center in 2012. “When new clients call in and they’re frustrated with their existing insurance situation, I love to be able to help them find a carrier that fits their needs better and saves them money at the same time. Some of our clients have come to feel like family, and I love to go the extra mile for them.” The Insurance Center moved into their new office in the Knight Building in Farr West in July of 2020. They have loved the new area and getting to know the people. Nicki says, “I love working in my own community, close to home, and being among my friends and neighbors.” Chelsea George has a background in healthcare and customer service, and she loves working in the insurance industry. The

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Insurance Center has provided a pleasant and friendly work environment. “It’s a small office and very personable. Everyone knows everyone else; it’s like a huge family.” Chelsea has five kids, and they do a lot of camping, and fishing. She loves to bake and cook, and spend time with family. Since the move to Farr West, The Insurance Center has loved their new office and being part of the community. “It allows us to be better in touch with the community,” Chelsea says. They look forward to continuing their pattern of growth. Like both Nicki and Chelsea, Kristen Ferrin, another employee I love working in at The Insurance my own community, Center, ...among my friends loves her coand neighbors. workers and likes the office atmosphere. “It feels like a family, and I like that we treat our customers the same way. We try really hard to meet the needs of our customers and find the best insurance for them,” says Kristen. As COVID-19 wraps up, they are looking forward to getting out into the community even more.

COMMUNITY The Basics of Veterinary Acupuncture BY KATIE BRESNAHAN, NORTHSIDE ANIMAL CLINIC

What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a treatment method with roots stemming back to the practice of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). Modern veterinary acupuncture involves using specialized needles to stimulate specific points on an animal’s body to achieve a desired effect. Specific points are selected and used on an individual basis to treat each animal’s unique condition. How does it work? From a western perspective, acupuncture acts in two ways: it has a local effect and a systemic effect. Research conducted in both animal and human medicine has shown that the local effect of acupuncture includes the decrease of inflammation, the promotion of healthy blood flow, the growth of tissue, and the decrease of localized pain. Systemically, acupuncture causes the release of endorphins and natural opioids in that brain that results in pain-relieving and calming effects throughout the body. What can it be used to treat? In TCVM, acupuncture is one tool that is used to treat a wide

variety of conditions from arthritis to respiratory disease, from behavior concerns to infertility. Thus far, it has been shown to be effective in treating chronic pain, nerve damage, gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea, ulcers, or colic, and enhancing performance to prevent disease. Integrative Medicine Acupuncture can be a very powerful tool when used correctly. Integrative veterinary medicine uses both western and TCVM to treat each patient on an individual holistic basis. Both branches of medicine have strengths and weaknesses. For example, western medicine utilizes powerful technology to find the cause of disease, while TCVM is minimally invasive, has few side effects, and can offer significant results in chronic illnesses. Together, these two types of medicine can fine-tune diagnosis and treatment for the best outcomes possible.

Could Acupuncture be right for your animal? Acupuncture can be helpful with a variety of conditions. If you have questions or would like to learn more, reach out to your TCVM veterinarian and ask if acupuncture could benefit your animal.

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When I was a teenager, I once heard my dad tell someone, “People think we’re raising horses and cows, but really, we’re raising good kids.”

After a few years, our pig-raising skills were getting better – we are now smarter, buying better pigs, and we’re well on our way to fair weight; then, the tire incident happened. My good friend and I picked up a large load of pig feed and made it almost back home, when I noticed one of the trailer tires was racing us down the road. I quickly pulled over, my friend jumped out, and with cat-like reflexes, chased the tire down, kicking it over before it could cause any property damage. We both looked at each other and yelled, “FREAKING PIGS!” Then we laughed and laughed. That adventure will not soon be forgotten. I do love the pigs now, though. They are funny creatures, and I enjoy having them as an addition to our funny farm. I really love them when they make fair weight and behave in the show ring. The bucket calves have always been a sweet addition to the funny farm. My son is never happier than when he has a bucket calf to raise. I often find him snuggled up in the straw, cuddling his calf. He comes inside slobber-covered, but thankfully, clothes and kids wash up well. Mornings with fair animals can be tough: the kids must wake up earlier, prepare feed, and stumble out into the dark, cold mornings to take care of their babies. I won’t ever begrudge the lessons they are learning while taking care of animals. These are real-life experiences that will last a lifetime. When I was a teenager, I once heard my dad tell someone, “People think we’re raising horses and cows, but really, we’re raising good kids”. I remind myself of this often, especially after I vacuum up all the straw and shavings that are continually dragged into the house with my feral farm children. My hope is that we are not just raising fair animals, we’re raising good kids.

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Amy Kimball is a highly trained therapist who owns and operates Ogden Massage for Pain Relief in North Ogden. After consulting with over 50 therapists as she moved around the world the last 14 years, she discovered what they liked and what they didn’t like about their work. “The biggest complaint I’ve heard comes from independent contractors who are paid as such but treated like employees.” It’s hard being an employer with all the hoops you need to jump through, she admitted. Amy has navigated her way through the unfamiliar territory of talking with medical insurances and state officials to be able to hire therapists as employees. “I understand why employers don’t want to deal with that, but in order to run a good business you need to treat the therapists like employees so they can have a career.” She wants

Amy sees how important it is to be healthy and well while working on others, and a lot of massage therapists don’t get a massage every month. They are changing that with Ogden Massage for Pain Relief. They regularly work on each other so they can stay healthy and get to know each other’s strengths. The familiarity among the therapists makes it easier to refer clients to the right person based on the client’s needs. “The community atmosphere that is occurring is exceeding my wildest dreams. I’m so thrilled to feel the cohesiveness among the therapists!” Those strong relationships affect the quality-of-care clients receive. The perception that therapists must compete with each other is melting away as Amy and her team foster a supportive community within this clinic and then create a clinical networking group for therapists and interested medical professionals in Northern Utah. Joshua Garrison and Amanda Gentry are the other partners in the practice. Joshua, a single dad of a 12-year-old son and an

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ountry Gardens is one of Weber County’s best-kept secrets, which was originally a chicken farm run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It is located on 4000 S in West Haven. The farm eventually became a nursery run by the honor system, where you could take a plant and put money in a box. Thirteen years ago, Kim Hunter took over and became a full-service nursery operator. Kim has a degree in Landscape Architecture and has always wanted to own a nursery. Therefore, a dream became a reality. Kim has the perfect background to run a nursery: not only formal training as a Landscape Architect, but also a love for plants and growing things. He has made it a focus of his nursery to grow most of their plants right on the property. Most nurseries contract with commercial growers to have their plants started off site, and then they sell them from the nursery. Kim has several green houses, and they start their plants from seed right on property. Country Gardens is such a great nursery for plant lovers, thus, the saying that they are Weber County’s best-kept

secret. You will notice that there are often local high school youth who work there, as Kim believes it is a great way for the young people to learn work and to gain a passion for horticulture. Their specialties include locally grown and cultivated plants with a special understanding of our local soil and weather conditions. Country Gardens has some amazing varieties of popular fruits and vegetables. With over 100 varieties of tomatoes (yes, you have read this right: over 100 varieties!), you have to check it out. They have all the standard favorites but also some new options that you probably haven’t tried yet. They also have some heirloom strawberries that thrive in our unique climate. They have a huge selection of trees and shrubs, which are the only thing they don’t grow at their nursery in West Haven. They bring those in from specialists in those types of plants.

amazing flowers also grown locally. They put together beautiful hanging flower baskets that are some of the most gorgeous, available anywhere in the county. Kim often hears customers say, “Wow! Your baskets are bigger than anywhere else and a lower price.” There is a benefit to growing nearly all of your own plants. At Country Gardens, you will find plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, garden decor, lawn maintenance, edible garden starts, pots, planters, landscape supplies, garden tools, and insect/pest control. This is a true family-owned local business founded by Kim Hunter. They have a larger-than-expected selection and a quality that most are surprised by. You just have to stop by and see for yourself. Whether you are trying to beautify your landscape or you want to grow an edible garden, come in and see why it’s Weber County’s best-kept secret!

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Anatomy of a DELICIOUS BURGER BEST CHEESES FOR BURGERS

It’s grilling, backyard BBQ, outdoorgathering season, and the star of the show in our opinion? THE BURGER.

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Cheddar-we think a sharp is the way to go Goat-bright and tangy flavor Montery Jackmelts like a king Pepper Jack-spicy zing

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Flip only once • Press a divot into each patty with your thumb • Form patties gently with each patty 5 1/2 to 6 ounces of meat • Add a crunchy topping of some kind like potato chips, cole slaw, pickles-the sky’s the limit! 48 WeberCountyConnection.com | May-June 2021

start here The Perfect Burger Patty

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1 lb ground beef 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Work through using your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

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

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

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

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

all about the bun!

Sauce it up! Top your burgers with these delicious sauces:

Ultimate Burger Sauce

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our favorites: • Ciabatta Roll • Kaiser Roll • Onion Roll

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Potato Roll Pretzel Roll Sesame Seed Bun Bagels

top it!  Mac-n-cheese  Coleslaw  Chili  Roasted Hatch Chiles  Cheetos  Hashbrowns  Pastrami

 Sauerkraut  Fried egg  Any kind of onion: carmelized, crispy, pickled, or raw  Pulled pork

Zingy Chipotle

1 ½ tsp lime juice 1 tsp minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1 tsp adobo sauce Stir in desired amount of mayo.

Hoisin Ketchup

1/4 cup ketchup 1 tbsp hoisin sauce 1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce 1/2 tablespoons lime juice

Blue Cheese Sauce

Simplyrecipes.com 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled plus more for garnish 3 tbsp buttermilk 2 tbsp sour cream 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp ground mustard powder 1/4 tsp kosher salt

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A LOOK BACK The History of the Rodeo in Ogden BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

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Rodeos came to be in Utah, thanks to the pioneers. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints started celebrating their pioneer heritage in an annual tradition in 1911.

The Chautauqua Institution sparked the tradition. They were a traveling troupe of educators and entertainers from the Chautauqua Lake in New York. When they Early photo of Ogden Cowboy first arrived in Utah they going after that 8-second ride. stopped in Ogden during a "ten-day extravaganza,” as it was called at the time, locals gave a tribute to pioneers via song, patriotic speeches, and marches. Back then, the entire event was called the Chautauqua program. Eventually, the celebration of pioneer heritage became its own event after David O. McKay directed it in 1913. Then, it became known as the Pioneer Days program. However, the institution ran out of money during the Great Depression of the 1920s. In 1935, Ogden saw its first rodeo in the Ogden Pioneer Stadium. But even before that, there were still “livestock shows,” where farmers and others passing through could auction Livestock auction is taking place their cattle, inside the old coliseum. sheep, and hogs. At first, these shows were put on in stockyards, which were mostly used as feeding grounds for livestock traveling by train. By 1919, these shows became so popular that they were held annually. So, in 1926, the county built the Ogden Livestock Coliseum for $100,000. There, they hosted some rodeos. From the 1960s to the 1980s, the county expanded the fairgrounds and built more event centers, namely the Golden Spike Event Center, all with the thought in mind that more rodeos were on the horizon.

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The first Intermountain Icebreaker Rodeo, organized by Ben German, was almost ten years ago. Every year, it’s held at the Golden Spike Event Center, just four miles north of the Ogden Pioneer Stadium. The thought was a rodeo, specially organized for junior high and high school-aged children, would help "While most rodeos the rodeo traditions live were cancelled, the on. In the beginning, Intermountain Icebreaker the participants were Rodeo 'kicked Corona.'" truly from the mountain west area. As time went on, however, the rodeo has captured international attention, and participants come from all over. There are even events in the rodeo for those with special needs. This past year, while most rodeos were cancelled, the Intermountain Icebreaker Rodeo “Kicked Corona,” and the show went on. That attracted even more rodeo participants who only had this rodeo to look forward to. Their latest rodeo was titled “Kicking Corona,” not to be confused with the brand-new “Kicking Corona Rodeo,” which will put on its second show in June.

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FASHION CONNECTION

Western Influence is Everywhere BY BECKY HOUGAARD

Western fashion has always been my favorite, and to see that it has really become more and more popular in mainstream fashion is just amazing! You can see western influence in just about all the major retail stores and smaller boutiques now. Who would have thought that you’d see cow print shoes and a snakeskin-look jacket with fringe in Nordstrom? You also see more people shopping at the western stores who aren’t cowboys or cowgirls but just love incorporating some of the looks into their wardrobe. Western wear is comfortable and versatile, and a cowboy hat, tooled belt, leather-fringed jacket, and cowboy boots are timeless classics that will

never go out of style; they can be matched with so many outfits! You may have also noticed that western wear has gone from the yoked shirts and boot-cut jeans in a western store to clothes and jeans in bright colors, bling, studs, and sparkle. Take note of beautifully embroidered shirts, bellbottom pants, and decorative statement cowboy boots, shoes, and sandals. Hoodies and t-shirts with western graphics are everywhere. Animal prints and vibrant serape colors get everyone’s attention! Beautiful silver and turquoise jewelry, fringe, animal prints, serape and tooled handbags bring a western look to any outfit, and there are affordable versions of that look. Concho belts that fit on the hip and anything fringe makes any outfit fun! You really can’t go wrong with western. It’s just too cool! Have you noticed how many celebrities wear western? We have many stores here in Utah, and especially Weber County, with great western clothing. It’s so easy to find, and we are lucky that they are so close. If you are looking for something in particular, you can message me for store info and locations. We also have many online boutiques with great western wear! Keep in mind that fashion is what you buy, and style is what you

Serape colors and the leather detail on these accessories bring a western look to any outfit.

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BIG DETAIL Concho belts and anything fringe makes an outfit fun.

do with it. Have some fun! Make up your own rules. Add some vintage pieces and some western to your wardrobe and show it off. Make your style a reflection of your personality! If you need help, call or message me; I’m always glad to help! For any questions or comments, shoot me an e-mail at RockinHH@gmail.com.

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