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 the land who helped them in times of misery. That tradition of sharing and expressing thanks continues even today. Thanksgiving is a day that is truly American. It would be difficult to imagine a society devoid of benevolence and humility. Even though it is a designated holiday each year, gratitude should be expressed continually as the heart will allow. George Washington said, “It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly implore His protection and favor.”
It doesn’t take much reflection to realize how blessed we are to live in this country, this state, and this city. The freedom we enjoy, established by our forefathers, is priceless. I have visited many nations that do not have freedom who are under duress continually, and I recognized quickly what a wonderful gift we have. We live in a nation of peace and plenty where American ingenuity provides us the comforts of life we all enjoy. We live in a beautiful city, surrounded by majestic mountains, and wonderful friends and neighbors. All of these blessings should be acknowledged in the way we live and serve others.
Ralph Waldo Emerson summed up when he said, “We should be grateful for each
new morning with its light, for rest and shelter of the night, for health and food,
for love and friends, for everything Thy goodness sends.”
I hope that each of you has an enjoyable Thanksgiving as you gather your families
and friends together. Take time to enjoy a great meal and express gratitude for
the bounties of life and the comforts you enjoy.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Brent Chugg,
Students of the month are
Maria Torres is a 9th grader at Orion Junior High.
Jaxon Archuleta is a kind and considerate 9th grade student at Maria Montessori Academy who helps others in his community.
Congratulations Oscar Hellstrand, you are the North Ogden Junior High Student of the Month for Choir!
Mick Gunther can take any situation he is placed in and turn it into a good one
Great job everyone.
Mark Sempsrott is employee of the month. Mark Sempsrott began his career with the North Ogden Police Department as a Patrol Officer on May 9, 2016. Mark was promoted to a Detective in January of 2019 because of his work ethic.
Weber High Mountain Bike Team Places 2nd in the Northern Region
On the weekend of Oct. 18 and 19, the Weber High team competed for the State Title with several outstanding performances from the team.
Jack Sather and Keaton Rands both took first place in their individual State Races. Ambree Burgraff, placed in the top five. Taylor Becker and Isaac Hortin placed in the top ten and Brooke Mortensen, Layla Walker, Andrew Schaelling, Spencer Reynolds, and Logan Ramage all finished in the top twenty five.
There are about 20,000 high school mountain bikers in the nation and 4,500 of those come from the Utah League which makes Utah the largest high school league in the nation.
A huge shout out to the Weber High Team for their great season!
Fundraiser to help local family
Paul Otto, the father, used to be a sportscaster but suffered a traumatic brain injury which led to multiple brain surgeries, years ago. He now suffers in pain everyday. His wife, Amy, has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Amy was a teacher for years, but recently had to quit because of the chemo treatments. She has also undergone radiation treatments. Please come and support this wonderful family from our community. Join us as we fight with them!
Meet the Otto family!
All the proceeds will go directly to the family.
COME SUPPORT A FAMILY IN OUR COMMUNITY!
A Family Friendly Event
Activities include:
• Guns vs. Hoses- Police vs. Firefighter basketball game
•Silent Auction
WEBER HIGH SCHOOL
December 14, 2019 at 5:00 pm
430 W. Weber High Dr. Pleasant View, UT
JOIN US!
