BlBlood Drive - January 21, 2020, 10-4pmBLood Drive - January 21, 2020, 10-4pm at City Administration Building
A year of accomplishment for AMERICAN SPIRIT PROJECT In 2019, some 16 local citizens received recognition and reward for their
participation in the American Spirit Project. The project seeks to bring greater awareness of the positive qualities of our system of government. We reached out to youth city councils, graduating high school seniors, law enforcement,
and military. The first 2019 Honoree Award went to Major/ Mayor Brent Taylor, received by his widow Jennie Taylor, for his contributions to the well-being of our community. Four graduating seniors were given Honoree Awards and cash awards
at Fremont and Weber H.S. and Capstone Academy.
There were three law enforcement awards: North Ogden and Pleasant View Police Departments selected officers for the Honoree Award, and Weber County Sheriff’s Department also selected an officer to be honored. An honoree award was also given to Jennie Taylor for her role in bringing the community together after the loss of Major Brent Taylor.
Youth city councils in North Ogden, Pleasant View, and Circleville each selected an Honoree from their memberships who each received a custom-made plaque and a check for $300.
ASP also conducted an essay contest with a theme of “Your 20-20 Vision for Utah and America in 2020.” The top essay award of $1000 was given to Pamela Smith from Mountain Green, and Runner-up awards were given to Ryan Spelts, Vince Bennett and Juliann Doman. Altogether, cash awards this year amounted to $4900 which is the highest total for the ten years these awards have been given.
ASP awards originated in 2010 with an essay contest for students in grades 4th through 12th. The inspiration for this was a newspaper article in 2009 about a solider from Cache Valley who was killed in Iraq. A plan was developed and taken to the
North Ogden Kiwanis Club, who met with Weber School District officials, and the Freedom Essay Contest began in 2010 and was repeated in 2011. From 2012 to 2017, it became a public essay contest with various themes of American Spirit. In 2018 we worked with youth city councils and high schools to give individual Honoree Awards. In 2019 we added military and law enforcement participant awards.
Currently, plans are being developed for the 2020 version of ASP Honoree Awards and will continue to include participation of youth groups and others. This project is funded locally, and we welcome your support.
For more information, contact John W. Reynolds. Call or
text 801-940-3698
Bryce Nelson has been with the city for five years. He has been in the Sanitary Sewer Department as the assistant to the Superintendent, and has a National Grade IV Sanitary Sewer Collections Certification, which is the highest level possible. Bryce is in charge of AutoCad mapping, runs the sewer camera and recording, is excellent on the computer, and is willing to help anywhere he is needed.
Bryce is married with two children and enjoys spending time with them. He has his associate degree from Weber StateUniversity and is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Construction Management. Bryce is a fun-loving and well-liked in the Public WorksDepartment.
The month of January is the beginning of a new year. It is time when we take a moment to reflect on where we are in life and where we want to be. Since my time serving as your mayor is over, I would like to thank the citizens of North Ogden for the opportunity I have had to be the mayor of a great city. I am thankful for your support and help during this time.
I especially pay tribute to the wonderful employees and staff who work for our city. Their expertise and dedication is very evident when you see the efficient way the city functions. There is no task or request that isn’t completed in a quality manner.
Our Public Works Department provides you with the necessary facilities to make your living conditions comfortable. I hope you appreciate that when you turn on your faucet, you have clean water, that waste water and storm water are taken care of, and the streets are kept in good repair.
When you visit City Hall, you are met with a friendly staff who are always ready to provide you the help you need. They always have a smile and a cheerful attitude. The planning department has great expertise and vision on how to manage growth in our city. The finance department makes sure our funds are spent appropriately and accounted for.
Our Police Department is composed of outstanding individuals who dedicate their lives to provide you a safe place in which to live. They are led by a very competent leadership team who provide them instruction and direction in handling the daily activities of protecting the city. We have been recognized as the seventh safest place to live in the state of Utah.
Our Parks and Recreation Department provide well-maintained parks for our youth and family activities. They also provide wonderful cultural events for our families to enjoy in a beautiful new amphitheater. Our city celebrations are always quality and enjoyable events.
We live in a great community with great people, some who settled here from pioneer stock. It is wonderful place to live and raise a family and it has attracted significant growth. It will continue to grow in the years ahead. We need to plan ahead for this growth and seek direction from everyone as to how we accomplish this. I think of the statement made by President John F. Kennedy when he said,“Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”I would paraphrase that to say, “Ask not what your city can do for you – ask what you can do for your city.” With that attitude, we can continue to enjoy the great blessing of living in North Ogden.
It is my hope in the coming year that you may have happiness in your homes, and we may continue to help and serve one another.
Happy New Year!!
Brent Chugg,Mayor
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North Ogden City has a new Mayor, City Council Member, 3 re-elected Council Members, and a new Youth Council. Congratulations to them! We look forward to their service!
