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?
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
From the Mayor: Leonard Call
There are four areas that I wanted to include in my message this month. First a big thank you from the City to the many citizens that helped look for a lost 11 year old in September. The outpouring of support was truly amazing. Thankfully she was located unharmed and rejoined her family. The next item was the scare that we had at Weber High … Continue reading From the Mayor: Leonard Call
Attention! Are you on Medicare
IS YOUR PLAN COSTING YOU TOO MUCH? IS YOUR PLAN STILL THE RIGHT PLAN FOR YOU? The wrong plan can cost you plenty of money even if the plan has a $0 premium. The 2018 Annual Open Enrollment Period is from October 15th through December 7th. During this window, you have the opportunity to switch your plan if needed. Because Medicare has so many parts, … Continue reading Attention! Are you on Medicare
7 tips to help keep your teen driver safe
Getting a driver’s license is an exciting time for teens, but it can be stressful for parents. Drivers who are 16 have higher crash rates than drivers of any other age, and 20% of teens have an accident in their first year of driving. Like other drivers, teens have some good and bad habits. The good—they are twice as likely to wear seat belts as … Continue reading 7 tips to help keep your teen driver safe
Student of the Month
Sacoya Ipock Weber High School Sacoya Ipock is a senior at Weber High and is one of the most genuine people I have ever met, which is why she was chosen as the Connection’s Choice Student of the Month. Sacoya has been a friend of mine for about five years now and throughout that time she always lifts up me and the people around us. … Continue reading Student of the Month
Kokanee Salmon
Hiking the Causey Reservoir Every mid-September, the salmon at Causey Reservoir lay and fertilize eggs, turning a beautiful vivid red as they swim upstream. We hiked around the reservoir to see the fish, and I think it’s a fun hike every family should try to do. Here’s how to find the stream. Cross the bridge that leads to the dam which holds Causey Reservoir in … Continue reading Kokanee Salmon
Fall Clean Up
Green Waste Only * Bagged * Bundled * Boxed October 15th – 19th The City has scheduled the fall Green Waste Pick Up for October 15th-19th 2018; collection will be on your regular garbage day. The volume of material may, however, delay collection. The regulations mentioned below MUST be followed when placing material out for collection. All materials must be in … Continue reading Fall Clean Up
String Town
Not to long after we moved here in 2008 we learned that there was an unseen line that divided Pleasant View from North Ogden. Even though it’s a line that is hard to see there is a pride that comes from living in both towns. The first settlers did not care about the boundaries between communities. Those that were on the west side of North … Continue reading String Town
Mayor’s Message
We are in the midst of the autumn season, a time when leaves are changing color, sweater weather is approaching after the heat of summer, and there are endless festive things to do this time of the year. Autumn is a time to appreciate nature with its color variations. I am not looking forward to the cold weather that follows, but Fall is a great … Continue reading Mayor’s Message
Halloween Family Events
Cold Springs trout farm – In North Ogden – Corn Maze Halloween Movies at 7 PM – Hotel Transylvania, Hocus Pocus and Signs (on Halloween Night). Haunted Hollow – 1900 W. 1550 S. West Haven Union Station Night at the Museum Ghost Tours – October 26 Halloween CARNIVORE Carnival & Dino Trek or Treat Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park- Ogden – 1544 East Park Blvd … Continue reading Halloween Family Events
Hall Family Farm
The Hall Farm has been an iconic historic site in North Ogden for many generations. Many of us have driven past the barn and brick house at some point and probably wondered who lived there? How did they get here? Who built it? What was their life like? Questions like that have popped up in my mind. The first Halls to move here in 1883 … Continue reading Hall Family Farm
Go Paperless for your Utility Bill
If you already have an xpress bill pay account: Go to www.xpressbillpay.com and log in Click “View Bill” Under the account you would like to be paperless Locate the “Paperless (Off)” button Click on the button to turn “Paperless (On)” Register and Sign up for Paperless: Go to www.xpressbillpay.com Click “Sign Up” on the top of the screen Fill in your email and password, then … Continue reading Go Paperless for your Utility Bill
Art Activities Monday Fun Day: Photo Wall Decor
Photo Wall Decor I found this project on Pinterest a few years back. Having pictures of your family in your home is so fun but can be quite expensive, especially if you try and keep the photographs up to date. I don’t know about you, but my kids grow like weeds. I love this approach because it is inexpensive and I can update the photos … Continue reading Art Activities Monday Fun Day: Photo Wall Decor
Monsters in The Great Salt Lake
Is it possible for a lake that covers approximately 1,700 square miles and has a maximum depth of 33 feet to harbor a monster or two? The Great Salt Lake with its haunting desert landscape and brine shrimp has encouraged a barrage of myths, legends, and mysteries for hundreds of years. Stepping back in time to July 13, 1877, the Salt Lake Herald newspaper printed … Continue reading Monsters in The Great Salt Lake
Senior Events
North View Senior Center 485 E. 2550 N. • North Ogden, Utah 801-782-6211 *A delicious and nutritious lunch is served at 11:50 am on M, T, W, & F* *Dinner is served at 5:00 pm on Thursdays* *Meals are $3 for ages 60 and up* *Meals are $6 for ages 59 and under* *Meals include a main dish, fruit, vegetable, and dessert* Monday 8:30 Ceramics … Continue reading Senior Events
Community Question Corner
Question: Can I store landscaping materials on the road? Answer: No. The simple answer is that you cannot store landscaping materials on the roadway during home improvement projects. The storm water rules prohibit the storage of landscaping materials along the curb of any street regardless of the time frame. The storage of these materials on public property always leaves residue which ultimately is washed into … Continue reading Community Question Corner
Rigorous Academic Program Introduced at Weber High School
The IB program takes a holistic approach to education and allows students who successfully complete the program to earn up to 30 college credits. The W under the mountain still burns red and the halls inside the brick building are still windowless, but there is a new academic touch at Weber High in the 2018-2019 school year that is a big change at the high … Continue reading Rigorous Academic Program Introduced at Weber High School
Pleasant View Youth Council
Pleasant View City is a “Pig Deal!” The Pleasant View Youth City Council won the People’s Choice Award at the Weber County Fair. Thank you to all those who voted for our booth! As Pleasant View Youth City Council, we have many exciting upcoming events. Youth City Council Members will be having a pumpkin decorating contest on October 4th at the City Office building. The … Continue reading Pleasant View Youth Council