Mayor Berube
I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and that your 2020 is off to a good start. As your newly elected Mayor, I am excited to serve our community and keep North Ogden
a great place to live. I believe part of the equation to keeping our city progressive, while maintaining important aspects of our culture, is the involvement of our citizens. I personally invite you to attend city council meetings, which are generally held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm in the city offices. Additionally, there are numerous committees and other opportunities where citizens can be involved in providing feedback and serving the community. I encourage you to visit the city’s website to view a list of such committees and other volunteer opportunities.
Currently, we are in the process of creating an Arts Guild that will be involved in
overseeing the cultural events in the city. There have been very few applications
submitted thus far. This may be a result of the lack of citizen awareness. Please
know that we are committed to continuing to improve our communications to help
you know what’s happening in North Ogden. Soon, citizens will be able to access
a new section of our Facebook page and website entitled “Speak with the Mayor.”
The purpose of this section is to allow you to express your opinion on various
issues while getting a simple explanation of such things as planning commission
and city council agendas, along with the results of those meetings. Stay tuned as
we embark on developing this portion of our Facebook and website pages.
You may ask yourself: why should I be involved in serving? There are many
reasons, and one of those reasons is that service often has a boomerang effect, or
in other words, what you give usually returns in a magnified way. I would like to
relate to you a story I recently read. A young man was driving down the road in an
old and battered pickup truck and stopped to help a motorist with a flat tire. It was
obvious the motorist was quite wealthy. Once the tire was changed, the motorist
asked the young man his name and offered to pay him. The young man responded
that his name was Brian Anderson and he didn’t want to be paid but encouraged
the motorist to take the opportunity to help someone else the next time there was
an opportunity. The motorist proceeded down the road and stopped for lunch at
a nearby café. The server at the café was pregnant and her attire was somewhat
worn and dirty. The motorist remembered the encouragement given by Brian
Anderson to help others in need. As a result, the wealthy motorist left the server
a $400 tip. When the server got home, she walked into her bedroom, kissed her
husband who was half a sleep, and said, “Good night Brian Anderson, I love you!”
I’m optimistic that as we work together in the spirit of cooperation and serving
our community, that 2020 will be a great year. I look forward to working with our
committed City Council and staff. Thank you for the opportunity to serve!
Neal Berube,
Mayor
Brandon Dives has been employed with the North Ogden Police Department since June of 2001.
During Brandon’s career, he has been a patrol officer, served as an agent with the Weber/Morgan Narcotics Strike Force, and is currently a sergeant in the patrol division.
Brandon is being recognized due to his transition into a supervisory role in a patient and positive manner. Brandon has taken part in training five new officers this past year and has been a large contributor to those new officers’ early success. Brandon is someone that other officers can look up to because of his ability to lead by example. Brandon provides the community with superior customer service and he is one of the finest report writers in the department.
Preston Schaugaard has been with the North Ogden Police Department as a patrol officer since July of 2017. Preston has a great attitude and a tremendous work ethic. He never complains about anything and tackles any task given him, making it clear that he has pride in his work.
During a recent shift, Preston was behind on several reports, with more to come, when a fellow officer was called to a high priority call. Preston stopped what he was doing, putting his own work aside, to go and help his fellow officer. Preston ended up spending a substantial amount of time assisting in his fellow officer’s investigation, knowing that his own work would still be waiting for him when they finished. Preston took this upon himself without being asked or told to do so. This is just a small
example of the team player that Preston is.
Weber High School
Maria Montessori Academy
Orion Jr. High School
North Ogden Jr. High School
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Throughout history, research in the field of ophthalmology has skyrocketed. From centuries-old spectacles to laser vision restoration, improving, protecting, and preserving eyesight has always been valued and important, with 20/20 or “perfect” eyesight being the ultimate goal.Often, the blind are overlooked. However, Helen Keller, who lived her life in darkness, didn’t allow her blindness to affect her vision, which encompassed far more than sight alone. Helen was known to have said, “The only thing that is worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” The parable warns,“where there is no vision, the people perish…”
The Constitution was written by men who had vision. What gave them the essential foresight, the discernment, the breadth of view and farsightedness was their trust in God and His divine guidance. America became great, not because of the greatness of men, but because men recognized the greatness of God and postured themselves in humble prayer before Him. George Washington wisely expressed, “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports…let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.” Webster defined,“Religion, in its most comprehensive sense, includes a belief in the being and perfections of God, in the revelation of his will to man, in man’s obligation to obey his commands…and in man’s accountableness to God.”
Over past decades, America, including our great state of Utah, has changed significantly. Many have left God altogether. Some still “come near…with their lips, but their hearts are far from [Him].” The contemporary consensus has reverted to acknowledging humankind’s handiwork rather than our Master’s miracles. Reliance upon governments created by men is eclipsing our reliance upon God, our Creator. While technology advancing physical sight has climbed, are we spiraling downward into spiritual blindness? Patrick Henry warned, “We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth… Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth.”
In this world of change, it is essential to know that God never changes. Reliance on Him unlocks His grace and restores vision – His perfect vision. It is the only sustainable solution for our state and nation! God declares, “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Are we willing to see and follow God’s Master plan? He promises, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
I have confidence and hope for America in 2020 and beyond, if, we will “never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”
6th grade students at Lomond View Elementary receiving Hope of America awards for good citizenship and grades.
In 1946, just after WWII ended, a group of dedicated North Ogden citizens recognized the need for a service club to promote greater involvement of citizens in community affairs. The stated purpose of Kiwanis was “Service to Youth, Community and Nation.”
A Kiwanis Club was chartered in September; 37 members began regular meetings and developed a number of service initiatives, many of which improved the infrastructure of the city. The club planted trees, built water fountains, and in general, helped when and where needed. They met in the basement of Wayne Barker’s Service Station, which was located near the Stump Springs in Lees Shopping Center. Barker maintained perfect attendance for 40 years and served as Club President in 1955-56. The charter President was J. Parley Spackman. The early club completed many worthy projects which were true to the organizations goals.
Most of the club members are men, but women have had a strong influence, with some becoming members and many wives helping with community projects such as Cherry Days Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Easter Egg Hunt, Yard Sales, Hope of America awards, and in assisting with regular meetings and fund-raising activities. In 1991-92, Virginia Kendall was the first and only woman to be Club President.
In the 21st Century, North Ogden Kiwanis Club still pursues the same goals that members did 74 years ago – it’s all about community service. They are still focused on youth and community service and channel their efforts into such projects as Hope of America, which awards sixth grade students for their good citizenship accomplishments. In the last decade, the club has donated literally tens of thousands of books to local elementary schools and has made donations of thousands of dollars to purchase electronic digital reading and learning materials.
For nearly 50 years, the club has cooked the Cherry Days pancake breakfast and served around 1200 people in less than three hours. Proceeds from this go directly to fund many youth projects. Local businesses and individuals have been generous in contributing financially to Kiwanis fund raising over the years. Donations have made serving the community easier and are greatly appreciated.
Kiwanis responds when needs are known, such as when school cafeteria personnel noticed a need to help some students with payment of lunches. Members are generous when Sub for Santa comes around; many students have been helped with special projects, such as a young woman who was pursuing Olympic Fencing and needed help. The list goes on and the response is most often positive for both giver and receiver.
Kiwanis members now meet at the Senior Center in North Ogden on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and anyone is welcome to join.
NOTES – Information was taken from Kiwanis Club History Updates written in 1986 and 2006. I have been a member since 2002 and provided some of the documentation from my experiences with the club.
Weber High School
Feb 5-9: Warriorette California Trip
Feb 7: UMEA Conference | Science Fair 7 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Girls Basketball @ Roy 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Roy 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Feb 8: Cheer Competition | Wrestling JV State | ACT Testing 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Feb 10: Zero Fatalities Drivers Ed 6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Feb 11: Girls Basketball @ Weber 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Weber 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Feb 12: Wrestling 6A State Championship | College Day 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | IB Parent Information Night 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Feb 13: Girls Basketball @ Weber 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Weber 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Feb 14: Comp Day – No School | Swimming 6A State Championship
Feb 15: Swimming 6A State Championship
Feb 17: Presidents’ Day – No School | Wrestling Girls State
Feb 18: Girls Basketball State Tournament | FASFA Meeting 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Feb 19: Parent Teacher Conference – Early Out
Feb 20: Girls Basketball State Tournament | Spring Musical 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Feb 21: Spring Musical 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Feb 22: Spring Musical 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Feb 24: Warrior of the Month Brunch 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Spring Musical 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Feb 26- 29: Girls Basketball State Tournament
Feb 28: Prom Assembly
Feb 29: Prom
North Ogden Jr. High
Feb 7: Boys Basketball Championship
Feb 10: Late Start | Ski Incentive | Student of the Month 7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Feb 11: Early Out
Feb 13: Girls Basketball @ NOJH 3 p.m.
Feb 14: Comp Day – No School
Feb 17: Presidents’ Day – No School
Feb 19: Early Out | Parent Teacher Conference | Girls Basketball – BYE
Feb 20: Girls Basketball Recognition Assembly
Feb 21: Field Trip WHS Musical: The Robber Bridegroom 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Girls Basketball @ Wahlquist 3 p.m.
Feb 24: Late Start
Feb 25: Frozen Jr. Elementary Matinee Performances 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Girls Basketball @ TH Bell 3 p.m.
Feb 27: Weber District Beginning Band Festival @ FHS | Frozen Jr. Musical 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Feb 28: Girls Basketball @ SOJH 3 p.m. | Frozen Jr. Musical 7 p.m.
Orion Jr. High
Feb 6: FBLA Meeting @ Room 302 2:40 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Feb 7: Boys Basketball Championship Game 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Feb 10: Late Start
Feb 11: Girls Recognition Assembly 2:05 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Feb 13: Student of the Month @ Orion Media Center 9:20 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Girls Basketball @ NOJH 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Feb 14: No School
Feb 15: State VEX Competition
Feb 17: No School
Feb 18-21: Book Fair
Feb 19: Early Out | Parent Teacher Conference | Girls Basketball @ Orion 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Feb 20: District STEM Science Fair
Feb 21: Fine Arts Field Trip to Weber High Play 8:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Girls Basketball @ TH Bell 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Feb 24-28: Basketball Camp @ Orion Gym 6 a.m.
Feb 24: Tickets for Peter Pan go on sale @ Orion Main Office | Late Start
Feb 25: History Day @ the State Capitol 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Girls Basketball @ Orion 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Orchestra Concert @ Orion Cafeteria 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Feb 26: Choir Concert @ Orion Gym 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Feb 27: WSD Beginning Band Festival @ Fremont High School 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | National History School Competition @ Orion Cafeteria 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Feb 28: Girls Basketball @ Snowcrest 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Maria Montessori Academy
Feb 17: Presidents’ Day – No School
Lomond View Elementary
Feb 5-7: Parent Teacher Conference 1:30 p.m.
Feb 7: No Kindergarten
Feb 10: 6th Grade Registration 1:30 p.m.
Feb 14: No School
Feb 17: No School – Presidents’ Day
Bates Elementary
Feb 5-7: Parent Teacher Conference 1:30 p.m.
Feb 7: No Kindergarten
Feb 14: No School
Feb 17: No School – Presidents’ Day
North Ogden Elementary
Feb 5-7: Parent Teacher Conference (Wednesday Schedule)
Feb 7: No Kindergarten
Feb 14: No School
Feb 17: No School – Presidents’ Day
Feb 28: Picture Day – Cap & Gown, future leaders, class group pictures
*Choir is every Monday and Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.
Majestic Elementary
Feb 5-7: Parent Teacher Conference
Feb 12: Leadership Committee mtg. 7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Feb 14: No School
Feb 17: No School – Presidents’ Day
Feb 26: Leadership Committee mtg. 7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Green Acres Elementary
Feb 5-7: Parent Teacher Conference
Feb 6: Arctic Circle Spirit Night 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. 325 Washington Blvd. Take your family to dinner and earn money for Green Acres, the school will receive 20% of all sales
Feb 7: No Kindergarten
Feb 11: NOJH Registration
Feb 12: Leadership Committee mtg. 7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Feb 13: 2nd Grade Field Trip @ Ogden Nature Center 8:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Feb 14: No School
Feb 17: No School – Presidents’ Day
Feb 20: 6th Grade Field Trip – WSH Play 9:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Feb 28: Spring Class Pictures
Library Events
Feb 23 – 29: Library Scavenger Hunt; ages 12 and under. Grab a list of clues from the Youth Service desk and complete the hunt to earn a prize.
Feb 11: Coding Crew 4 p.m. Learn to build websites, apps, and more
Feb 12: Spinning Top Quilt Squares 6:30 p.m. Registration Required 801-337-2650
Feb 15: Sensory Story Hour 10:30 a.m. Designed for children with special needs.
Feb 18: Scratchboard Art 7 p.m. Registration Required 801-337-2650
Wednesdays: After School Program 2 p.m. Activities exploring STEAM.
Thursdays: Discovery Time 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Infant – 3 years and 4-5 years. Help your child get ready to read.
Mondays: Youth Chess Club 4 p.m. Ages 4-18
City Events
Feb 11: City Council Meeting @ Council Chambers 6 p.m.
Feb 25: City Council Meeting @ Council Chambers 6 p.m.
Fun things to do
Feb 7: Northern Utah Marriage Celebration 2020 @ WSU Shepherd Union building 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of education and entertainment. A fun date night for couples or individuals who want to prepare for or strengthen their marriage.
Feb 8: S.L.I.M Fest Is an annual concert Series in North Ogden and the name stands for Support Local Independent Music. It showcases musicians and bands who are fan favorites from around the Ogden – Clearfield Area. Genres range from folk pop and blues to rock and country. | Grom Fest @ Powder Mountain 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for skiers and snowboarders 12 yrs. and under | The Red Dress Concert @ Peery’s Egyptian Theatre 7:30 p.m.
Feb 15-16: Banff Mountain Film Festival @ Peery’s Egyptian Theatre 7 p.m.
Feb 16: Valentine Dinner Dance @ Ogden Eccles Conference Center. Candle lit dinner, music, and dancing. Live music provided by The Crescent Super Band. Tickets are $80/ couple or $45 / individual.
Feb 19: Fantastic Falcons @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Learn what separates falcons from other types of birds.
Feb 21: Newsies Opening Night @ Zigfeld Theater 7:30 p.m.
Feb 21-22: Time Out for Women @ Davis Conference Center
Feb 24: Weber State University Storytelling Festival @ Ogden Eccles Conference Center
Feb 26: Beavers: the brilliant builders @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. No other animal changes their environment more than the beaver. Meet at the visitor’s center for a hike.
Lunch 11:50 a.m. – Mon, Tues., Wed., & Fri.
Dinner 5:00 p.m. Thurs. (open at 1 p.m.)
Seniors over age 60 $3.00
Seniors under age 60 $6.00
Hours Mon. Tues. Wed. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thurs. 1:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Monday
8:30 Ceramics
10:00 Line Dance
12:30 Card Games
1:00 Computer Classes
2:00 Tap Dancing
Tuesday
8:30 Zumba
9:30 Art
10:00 Line Dancing
12:30 Weight Lifting (Strength Exercises)
12:30 Mah Jong
Wednesday
9:00 Wood Carving
9:00 Bridge
10:00 Line Dancing
12:30 Card Games
Income Tax Preparation – Call Zella to sign up. 801-782-6211
Thursday
1:00 PM Center Opens
1:00 Tap Dancing
5:00 Dinner
5:30 Entertainment
Income Tax Preparation – Call Zella to sign up. 801-782-6211
Friday
8:30 Zumba
8:30 Ceramics
9:00 Bridge
10:00 Yoga (bring own mat)
Feb 8. Game Day at 10:00 a.m.
Feb 6. Saddle Strings at 5:30 p.m.
Feb 8. Game Day at 10:00 a.m.
Feb 11. Blood Pressure at 11:00 a.m.
Feb 10. Second Generation Band at 11:30 a.m.
Feb 12. Foot Clinic at 10 a.m. $10
Feb 13. Free Legal Advice at 4 p.m. call to sign up., Flashback Band (Dinner/Dance) at 5:30 p.m. light refreshments served. Sign up for dinner. Dance starts after dinner.
Feb 15. Gary Romer at 7:00 p.m.
Feb 17. Closed for Presidents Day
Feb 19. Foot Clinic at 10 a.m. $10
Feb 20. Bingo at 5:30 p.m.
Feb 27. Grief Group at 2:30 p.m., Blood Pressure at 4:00 p.m., Carl Teneman at 5:30 p.m.
These are available for your use,
Library, Television, Billiards, Exercise Equipment, Air Hockey, Ping Pong Table
