Harrisville

Braige Christensen and Jake Kendall took first place with their project at the FFA State Fair. They will be representing Utah at the National Fair in Kentucky! Congratulations!

These Warriors  finished in the Top 10 at the STATE FBLA Competition (this is a very competitive competition with some events having over 100 kids in them and these kids did a great job so if you see them congratulate them):

Alex Anderson - 9th Place in Personal Finance

Sam Good - 5th Place in Business Math and 8th Place in Word Processing

The following are highlights at NOJH:

Even though it’s still technically winter, Harrisville is already planning to heat things up in the upcoming months. At the City Council meeting on February 11th, there was a reminder about the Great Utah ShakeOut which will be April 17th. This event will help get residents prepared in the event of an actual earthquake hitting the area. Different booths will be set up, including food storage and first-aid.

North Ogden Jr. High Presents: Guys & Dolls

March 20-22 6:30 p.m. with a matinee on March 22 at 2 pm

The North View Fire District recently welcomed David Wade, a 28-year veteran as the newest Fire Chief. Wade was named to the position late in 2013 after unanimous support from the North View Fire District Board.

Choosing a new Fire Chief, or even Chief of Police, is a long process. Each municipality has its own criteria, though certain standards are generally applied.

               Have you ever wondered how was America made and why do we not see the stories of American history in the schools anymore?  Who were the pilgrims and founding fathers and what did they know that caused them to create this great country that has been considered the most powerful and prosperous throughout history?  Did God have a hand in it?

Apple Creek Bulk Food Company at 875 N. Main, Highway 89 in Willard is owned by Greg and Rachelle Arlint.  Their small business is unique in that it specializes in Amish goods.  A walk around the store is a treat as you will find such things as Amish made rockers, quilts, bulk foods, seasonings, candy, canned foods and a deli that serves meats, cheeses, ice cream and sandwiches.   There are many other items of interest and you will find value in the visit to this great little store.

Photos are by Steve Child

Etched In Stone is great small business at 138 W. 12th Street in Ogden, owned by Wallis Burnside. This small business specializes in etched by hand artwork on cemetery markers, monuments, relief sculptures and stone signs.  Some of the other items provided by this unique company are bronze plaques and specialty urns.  Wallis takes the time to work with his customers to ensure that they get what they have envisioned for their loved ones, homes and businesses.

Top Left: Easton Potokar, Brayden Montgomery, Cashe Rumsey, Jacob Heywood, Kyson Filiaga
Center Left: Michelle Hartvigsen, Ryan Liston, Alex Anderson, Morgan Parks, Angelica Previte
Bottom Left: Lindsay Albrechtsen, Andrea Nef, Alexa Folkman, Rachel Harris

Early Season Wildfires Caused by Private Burning

 Fire officials are issuing a caution as warmer weather arrives. Already this year, a handful of fires that were initially ignited by individuals wanting to clear dead grass or dispose of organic waste have escaped control when they were not being tended and flared up or when unexpected winds carried embers into dry grass.