City Council Update: The Council honors Mayor Brent Taylor and makes plans to fill the vacancy
At the beginning of the meeting, the city council had a moment of silence for Mayor Taylor. His body arrived in North Ogden on Wednesday and his funeral will be held at Dee Event Center on Saturday Nov.17 at 1:00 pm. Mona Wald received a letter from Mayor Taylor five days after he passed away thanking her for her support of the amphitheater. She said … Continue reading City Council Update: The Council honors Mayor Brent Taylor and makes plans to fill the vacancy
Chicken Lime Cilantro Soup
Chicken Lime Cilantro Soup When fall is in the air, this is a favorite soup in our home. A couple years ago my mom tried a lot of new and different recipes. She tried so many; some were good some were not so good. Through trial and error we got some pretty good recipes that we make all the time now and this is one … Continue reading Chicken Lime Cilantro Soup
Outdoors: Crystal Hotsprings
Tucked at the base of the mountains just east of Honeyville Utah is a world renowned mineral hot spring resort called Crystal Hot Springs. I actually spent a large part of my childhood living just around the corner from the resort. It was always one of my favorite places to swim and we still enjoy visiting with our family today, especially since my parents ranch … Continue reading Outdoors: Crystal Hotsprings
Pleasant View Mayor Letter
November brings us two significant holidays. First there is Veterans Day. For our younger citizens, Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American Veterans … Continue reading Pleasant View Mayor Letter
Students of the Month
6 Tips to Prevent Burglaries
Homeowners insurance can protect you and your family in the event of a loss caused by theft. But what is better than being reimbursed after the fact? Taking some simple steps to prevent burglaries in the first place! Maintain your yard. This may sound unrelated, but the appearance of your yard, specifically the areas around your windows, can either invite or deter burglars. Think of … Continue reading 6 Tips to Prevent Burglaries
5 Reasons Young Families Need Life Insurance
5 Reasons Young Families Need Life Insurance A mother of three, in her thirties, is diagnosed with breast cancer; a three-year-old boy is diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; a twenty-eight-year-old woman is hit in the head while outside and suffers a concussion; a forty-two-year-old man visits his doctor for a yearly physical and is diagnosed with sleep apnea. These are scenarios which I have witnessed … Continue reading 5 Reasons Young Families Need Life Insurance
Intervivos: Planning for Children with Special Needs
Planning for Children with Special Needs Last month I wrote about the exorbitant financial and tax penalties of Aretha Franklin’s estate because she failed to do estate planning. I also mentioned that Franklin had a son with special needs. One report mentioned that Franklin’s attorney had spoken with her multiple times suggesting that she do planning for herself and her son with special needs. Perhaps … Continue reading Intervivos: Planning for Children with Special Needs
Youth Council
Happy Halloween! This month, Pleasant View Youth City Council had a pumpkin painting contest judged by our local seniors at the North View Senior Center. The winners will be announced at our meeting on the 1st of November. We also had our annual Trick-or-Treat for Cans. Thank you for your support! The food collected will go to help people in need in our own community … Continue reading Youth Council
Sidney and Mary Stevens
Sidney and Mary Stevens were Weber County Pioneers. The couple married on May 22, 1863 in Liverpool. The very next day they boarded the ship “Antarctic” and sailed for America. By October of 1863 they arrived in Utah, and by 1865 had settled in North Ogden. On arrival in North Ogden, they bought a piece of property in the center of town and set about … Continue reading Sidney and Mary Stevens
City News
November Calendar of Events
Nature’s Image and Jelsco Awards
This family owned business offers custom art and photography framing combined with trophies, awards and plaques. Roger Stitt is the great-great grandson of Captain James Brown, an early settler of what is now Ogden City. Roger’s family has lived in this area from close to the beginning, but since his dad was in the military Roger moved quite a bit and spent his high school … Continue reading Nature’s Image and Jelsco Awards
Wasatch Peaks Credit Union:Advantages of Credit Cards
Advantages of Credit Cards Are you getting wary of credit cards and their confusing tangle of benefits and debt traps? With all the flak they get, you may have considered ditching your credit cards for good. Here are a few reasons why that’s not the best idea! First, credit cards can boost your credit score. You’ll need a credit history and a respectable credit score … Continue reading Wasatch Peaks Credit Union:Advantages of Credit Cards
Football Rivalries
I can see the glow of Friday night lights in the dark cool sky on a clear autumn evening. I can sense the energy and electricity from both sides of the field as rivals prepare to face off in an annual battle of the gridiron. Some football rivalries can be whole town events in small communities, and even some bigger communities have 100+ year traditions … Continue reading Football Rivalries
Mayor’s Letter
The holiday season begins November begins the holiday season; it is a time of the year where hearts are turned to helping and serving others. It is a time to express gratitude for the many blessings that come into our lives daily. Thanksgiving began many years ago, when the pilgrims set aside a day to express thanks and shared their food with the natives of … Continue reading Mayor’s Letter
City Council Update: What to do with the old public works building?
The city is considering selling the old Public Works Building and want feedback from the residents. City Attorney Jon Call said the property is a water asset and selling the building might help offset some of the costs for the upcoming water projects in the next couple of years. Call said they have gotten an offer, but the city uses the building for storage and … Continue reading City Council Update: What to do with the old public works building?
PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS of 2018
What an amazing photo contest! We had 121 entries with over 4000 votes cast. It was so much fun to watch as many of you worked hard to get your friends and family to vote on your photos. The quality and beauty of your photographs were amazing. The hardest part was picking the editors choice winner. Thank you for participating! A BIG thank you to … Continue reading PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS of 2018
The Burger Bus
I have to confess. I am a burger and fries guy. Nothing really beats a good ole fashioned greasy burger and fries to me. So when I heard about a new local food truck that specialized in making awesome burgers, I had to go check it out. Always fresh ground beef with a mix of chuck and brisket and no fillers, the burgers are delicious. … Continue reading The Burger Bus
Another Music Star Dies Without An Estate Plan
Intervivos Many people create estate plans to limit and/or avoid estate taxes, court fees, and attorney fees. This is especially important when the value of the estate rises above the federal estate and gift tax exemption. The current exemption is $5.6 million per individual. Anything above that amount is taxed at 40% by the federal government. That means you pay $400 thousand to the federal … Continue reading Another Music Star Dies Without An Estate Plan