We have a new Miss North Ogden, Rachel Alder! Her platform is “Choose Your Own Statistic: Taking a Look at the Positive Numbers,” which involves her advocacy for Utah Foster Care. There was a bit of a problem with a few people at the parade, to have people saying & yelling degrading comments and racial slurs at her during the parade. This was a shame that this happened. This was a behavior that was unbecoming to our great City.
Below is her beautifully worded response to this event. We are so lucky to have her represent North Ogden! Thank you so much for your support and kindness, not only today but always! Rachel is a FABULOUS speaker and singer and her book will be published by the end of the month. If you would like to request her for an event, speaking engagement, school assembly, church function, etc., please contact us at missnorthogdenpageant@gmail.com.
“Today is such an exciting day! I love getting to celebrate and take extra time to be grateful for our country. Being part of the parade was so exciting; and I enjoyed getting to celebrate with North Ogden.
There was a point toward the end of the parade where someone used a racial slur at me. It’s definitely not the first time I’ve experienced that, but here’s what I want to say: I am proud to be in the skin that I’m in. I take pride in being African American and I love my country just the same as anyone else. Being the first African American Miss North Ogden is something special to me and I hope that little girls like me out there watching, see that beauty comes in all colors, shapes, and sizes. To be 100% real. I felt intimidated before about entering the pageant world, which I knew nothing about, and also because it’s not exactly known for its diversity. But today reminded me exactly why this is so important. I am grateful to be part of diversifying it, even when it’s hard. True beauty has nothing to do with pigment. It’s all about heart. And I can’t wait to share my heart and passion with you this year. Signing in as your Miss North Ogden 2018.” Rachel Alder
Farr Gone Band is one of our own!
In 2017, sophomore Kip Conger's band didn't even make it past the first round of Utah's Battle of the Bands. But one year later, they not only competed in the state competition, but walked away as the 2018 First Place band and won the opportunity to professionally record their original single, “September Rain.”
Farr Gone band, comprised of students from DaVinci Academy and Weber High. Check out their music here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYzDY9fkSwA
Welcoming Capstone Academy to Pleasant View. Capstone Academy will provide students in 6-12th grades a classical education based on a Finnish model. Are you aware that in a standard school population, close to 15% of students can be classified as gifted learners? Unfortunately, in our area, the schools focus more on closing the gap between those that are behind the curve and those who perform at normal levels.
Capstone will not only challenge students, but it will prepare them to compete on a national and global level. We feel lucky to have them right in our backyard in Pleasant View on route 89, north of the Pepsi plant.
I hope we are all prepared for school to start soon, we will have updates on school registration in the next few weeks.
Pleasant View / North Ogden Calendar of events
Senior Events
North View Senior Center 485 E. 2550 N. • North Ogden, Utah 801-782-6211
*A delicious and nutritious lunch is served at 11:45 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*
Mondays
8:30 am – Ceramics
12:30 am – Pinochle
12:30 pm – Canasta
2:00 pm – Tap Dancing
Computer Lab/Classes Mondays at 1:00 pm
Wednesdays
9:00 am – Wood Carving
9:00 am – Bridge
10:00 am – Line Dancing
12:30 pm – Pinochle
Friday
8:30 am – Ceramics
9:00 am – Bridge
10:00 am – Yoga (bring own mat)
10:00 am – Quilt Tying (as requested)
July 26 – Grief Class – 2:30pm
Free Family Fun Events
July 21
Free RAMP Activities: Roy Recreation Complex, Fort Buenaventura, Ogden Nature Center, Union Station Museum
Hours
Mon. Tues. Wed. 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thurs. 1:00 PM-7:30 PM
Fri. 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Blood Pressure Clinics
2nd Tuesday – 11:00 am
4th Thursday – 4:00 pm
Foot Clinic
2nd and 3rd Wed. – 10:00am
Free Legal Advice
Tuesdays
9:30 am – Art
10:00 am – Line Dancing
12:30 pm – Weight Lifting (Strength Exercises)
12:30 pm – Mah Jong
Thursdays
1:00 pm – Center Opens
1:00 pm – Tap Dance Class
5:00 pm – Dinner
5:30 pm – Entertainment
Thursday Entertainment at 5:30 pm
July 26 – Sing-A-Long
Wolf Creek Round-Up – Wolf Creek Resort, Eden – 7-10pm
July 23
Movies on the Mountain ft. Cars 3 – Snowbasin, Huntsville – 4:30-10pm
Monday Night Movies ft. Butch Cassidy – Ogden Amphitheater – 7:30pm
July 24
Days of ’47 Parade – SLC – 9am
Week of July 24
Ogden Pioneer Days Festival
July 27
Music on the Patio ft. Talia Keys – Wolf Creek Resort – 6-9pm
July 28
Free RAMP Activities: Roy Recreation Complex, Lorin Farr Pool, North Shore Pool, Ice Sheet, Ogden Nature Center
July 30
Movies on the Mountain ft. Coco – Snowbasin Resort, Huntsville – 4:30-10pm
Monday Night Movies ft. Coco – Ogden Amphitheater – 7:30pm
August 3-4
Harrisville Heritage Days – Harrisville
