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North Ogden: Employee pay too low

Rachel J. Trotter Standard-Examiner Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, March 11, 2013 - 11:04pm

NORTH OGDEN — Pay is too low for employees in North Ogden, according to the mayor and the council-appointed North Ogden Benefits Committee.

The committee suggested the city take a retention strategy with employees, rather than the cost-containment strategy the city has been using the past few years.

The city appointed the seven-member committee in mid-2012. The committee was made up of North Ogden residents who work both in the private and public sector. Employees Annette Spendlove, from human resources, and Finance Director Bryan Steele also helped on the committee.

Committee Chairman Neal Berube recently addressed the mayor and council and paid high praise to Spendlove and Steele for their work on the committee.

“They are evidence of the great employees you have in your city,” Berube said.

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North Ogden receives clean audit

Staff and correspondents Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 1:58pm

NORTH OGDEN -- The city was given a “clean” audit by its auditor, Kent Christiansen.

He said that is the best ranking for a city to receive. The audit did not find any significant weaknesses and said the city’s finances are still in “A” shape.

He said the city’s enterprise funds are in good shape, but that the city should look at the fund closely to assess what needs the city may have.

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Councilman concerned N. Ogden employees are looking elsewhere

Rachel J. Trotter Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - 12:34am

NORTH OGDEN — Employees have left this city in record numbers, with 11 employees departing in 2012.

Showing concern and a desire to fix the problem, City Councilman Brent Taylor brought up the issue at a recent city council meeting.

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North Ogden website to get a facelift

Rachel J. Trotter Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 7:24pm

NORTH OGDEN — City officials have unveiled plans for an updated website to help residents be better informed and to also put the city more in touch with the times.

City Manager Ron Chandler, along with Tiffany Staheli, who will take over as the community services director this month, gave a detailed overview of the site at a recent city council meeting.

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North Ogden councilman: City policy inhibits free speech

Rachel J. Trotter Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, September 10, 2012 - 6:15am

NORTH OGDEN — City Councilman Brent Taylor feels his free speech rights are being violated by having to abide by the city’s media policy that was initiated while he was deployed in Afghanistan.

He asked the city council to consider changing it a bit, but the rest of the council doesn’t agree with Taylor.

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N. Ogden to host free concert in park

Rachel J. Trotter Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 10:08pm

NORTH OGDEN — The city will host a concert in Barker Park, 2375 N. Fruitland Drive, at 7 p.m. Friday.

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An aerial photo of circles formed by malfunctioning spinklers at Orton Park in North Ogden. (Photo courtesy of Roland Brown/Apex Aerial)

Perfectly shaped orbs caused by malfunctioning sprinklers

Rachel J. Trotter Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 6:21am

NORTH OGDEN — A few perfectly shaped orbs, in a straight line down the middle of the soccer fields at Orton Park, eerily resemble something like crop circles.

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Jana Vandyke holds her Bengal cat Asia at her home in North Ogden on Thursday. Asia went missing on April 21 and neighbors found her Tuesday in their yard.

Bengal cat finally back home in North Ogden

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, May 18, 2012 - 7:06am

NORTH OGDEN — Eliza Johnson and Heber Johnson never gave up hope that their neighbor’s Bengal cat would come home safe.

The 14-year-old girl and her 10-year-old brother, who love animals, just didn’t think they would actually find the 8-year-old exotic feline on their property.

Asia, whose human is Jana Vandyke, had been missing since April 21.

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North Ogden names new city manager

Rachel J. Trotter Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 11:42pm

NORTH OGDEN -- Ronald Chandler is the new city manager for North Ogden. Chandler has worked in city government for 25 years and lived in North Ogden from 1999 to 2006.

He has served as city manager in La Verkin, South Weber and Cedar City in Utah, and Centreville, Md.

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North Ogden Kiwanis Club honors students

Correspondent Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 3:29pm

NORTH OGDEN -- North Ogden Kiwanis Club members are pleased to have a new Achievement Award for graduating seniors at Weber and Fremont high schools.

The first award will be presented on Friday at Fremont High School; while the second award will be given on Tuesday at Weber High School.

The award will recognize a student whose progress at their school has been significant but did not warrant a scholarship award. Each of the two students will receive a $500 cash award to help further their education goals.

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North Ogden garden boxes now available

Correspondent Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 4:27pm

NORTH OGDEN -- The city is doubling the size of its community garden, thanks to a RAMP grant.

Applications are now being taken to fill the space.

The cost is $25 for a garden spot. To reserve an available spot or to find more information, contact Lorrie Frazier at 801-737-0587 or visit the community services offices at 2705 N. 550 East.

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N. Ogden hires new finance director

Rachel J. Trotter Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, April 13, 2012 - 12:09am

NORTH OGDEN -- Bryan Steele has been hired as the city's new finance director.

Steele, currently the treasurer for Layton city, will start in North Ogden on April 25. He was selected from a field of 15 applicants.

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Pocatello police take over investigation into fired Weber High assistant principal

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 5:59am

NORTH OGDEN — Weber High School’s assistant principal has been fired, and information relating to his dismissal has been turned over to the North Ogden Police Department, a school district spokesman said Tuesday.

Jim Bell, who has worked for the Weber School District for 14 years, received a termination letter March 21, said Nate Taggart, district spokesman.

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Weber High assistant principal fired amid police investigation

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 11:37pm

NORTH OGDEN — Weber High School Assistant Principal Jim Bell has been fired and information relating to his dismissal had been turned over to the North Ogden Police Department, an official with the Weber School District said Tuesday.

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