NORTH OGDEN — A scathing letter sent to the North Ogden mayor and City Council appears to have spurred the internal investigation into the February DUI police training obtained Friday by KSL.com following an appealed public records request was signed by 18 participants of the DUI training mostly police and city staff from North Ogden Significant portions of the letter were redacted A "wet lab" training is a standard exercise among law enforcement departments and involves volunteers ingesting alcohol to raise their blood alcohol level to certain points while trainees practice standard field sobriety tests Initial documentation obtained through public records requests shows that "during the training some of the volunteer participants were unable to participate in the training because of the effects of alcohol consumption Medical personnel were called to assess the individuals who became severely impaired and two voluntarily were transported to the Pleasant View Emergency Center," according to a memo sent by City Manager Jon Call Kara Mueller had established training parameters that were then cleared by the police administration though the "standard for this type of training is to utilize a (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) approved (Standardized Field Sobriety Test) instructor." Eighteen participants sent an unsigned letter to the mayor and City Council the day after that training expressing "great concern regarding our chief of police "Chief Eynon has been a captain in a previous department and the chief of North Ogden just under a year Any true leader would never participate in an event like this embarrassed the department and lost credibility with his subordinates," the letter said A letter obtained through public record request signed by 18 participants of a North Ogden police department DUI training on Feb and sent to the mayor and council the day after (Photo: North Ogden)They were planning on participating in an exercise to maintain their Peace Officer Standards and Training certification but "what transpired was a drunken party involving the chief of police Kara Mueller and other city employees." While Boyette was "impaired and stumbling around," his wife "had to help those that were sick," the participants said A text message from Eynon to Mueller indicated his wife attended the training Kara Mueller was the training coordinator over the class She was also responsible for pouring the alcoholic drinks for the participants," the letter says Information following that statement was redacted the letter states "at least five people drinking alcohol could not participate due to the level of intoxication," which made it it so that some officers only got one chance to conduct field sobriety tests "This caused the officers in attendance to not receive the appropriate training for DUI detection This also shorted hours for each one in attendance as they are required to maintain a specific number of hours for their certification at POST," the letter says saying "no one will ever look at Chief Eynon the same He did not represent the city of North Ogden in a professional manner it should have been to oversee not lose his dignity The tax dollars wasted on a drunken party instead of a professional well-executed training is disheartening." North Ogden denies using any municipal funds for the alcohol but has not revealed how or where it was obtained The waivers signed by participants say the police department provided the alcohol but it remains unclear what funds were used for its purchase officers are to keep their professional and personal life unsullied Mueller have honored this portion of the oath they swore to uphold They are an embarrassment to the city," the letter said "Many of us in attendance are ashamed and dismayed by the events that unfolded Other officers from several agencies are aware and making fun of the lack of leadership displayed trust will be lost throughout the community." Eynon was placed on administrative leave on Feb 20 a "formal request was made to (the Utah Department of Public Safety) after a complaint was submitted to the mayor's office alleging misconduct," according to a memo from Call Call issued a formal reprimand following the investigation "The city sees this as a chance for you to recenter on your role as the leader of the police department and acknowledge that this misjudgment on your part has impacted the police department in a severe way," that reprimand states Eynon was disciplined for conduct unbecoming of an officer and improper oversight with an undisclosed reduction in salary effective March 23 and continued probation until the end of the year Call issued another statement: "We have determined that while Chief Eynon exhibited a lapse in judgment by volunteering to get intoxicated and this incident does not define his overall commitment and service to our community." NORTH OGDEN — North Ogden’s chief of police has been reinstated just over a month after being placed on administrative leave According to a press release issued Wednesday Police Chief Brian Eynon has been reinstated as of Tuesday Eynon had been suspended following a training incident; the matter was subsequently reviewed by independent law enforcement experts with the Utah Department of Public Safety conducted in accordance with city policies and law enforcement standards verified that Chief Eynon demonstrated poor decision-making in volunteering to become intoxicated during a DUI training exercise (‘wet lab’),” the release said the Police Administration did not provide the proper level of oversight required to host this type of training The review also concluded that there were no crimes committed and no additional policy violations occurred.” The release adds that “wet labs” are a key part of law enforcement training when conducted correctly “A wet lab DUI training is a controlled law enforcement training exercise in which volunteers consume alcohol under supervision to reach specific blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels Officers then conduct standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs) on the volunteers to practice identifying signs of impairment This hands-on experience helps officers refine their ability to assess intoxication levels accurately and improve DUI enforcement The training should be closely monitored to ensure safety and compliance with legal and ethical standards.” “North Ogden City takes matters of professional conduct seriously especially in law enforcement leadership,” the release said we have determined that while Chief Eynon exhibited a lapse in judgment by volunteering to get intoxicated and this incident does not define his overall commitment and service to our community.” the release said Eynon will face discipline and will implement revised training protocols The City of North Ogden will also conduct training with all city departments “to strengthen oversight and reinforce professional decision-making at all levels.” LLC | www.standard.net | 332 Standard Way Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Tamara Lynn Hullinger Hill concluded her earthly work January 7 at home surrounded by her husband and children to Phillip and Sharon Hullinger in Roosevelt Tammy loved sunflowers and the color purple She devoted hours to studying her scriptures and poured her heart into her greatest calling—her family Children came regularly to create a large loving family of which she always took pride She was always there: at every soccer game and school play—each milestone and special moment not only for her children but for her grandchildren as well Tammy didn’t just build a family; she nurtured it with love Her determination and perseverance were admired by everyone who knew her and anyone fortunate enough to know her felt that love deeply—and loved her in return As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Tammy’s faith and testimony were among her most treasured gifts Her love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ was the foundation of her life Phillip and Sharon Hullinger; and her siblings Jay (Sherry) Hullinger as well as Cheryl (Allan) Guymon Tammy’s life was a living testament to love and her legacy will continue to bloom in the lives she touched just like her favorite sunflowers—reaching toward the light A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday Friends may visit with family on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m Services entrusted to Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary Her family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr Johnson and the Oncology family along with the Heritage Park staff for expert and loving care We would also like to thank Elevation Hospice and Visiting Angels for their dedicated service and compassion ORDER VIDEOS Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The North Ogden Divide is closed to all traffic due to numerous rock slides (Photo: Weber County Sheriff's Office) Utah (KUTV) — The North Ogden Divide was reopened to traffic Monday morning after numerous rock slides prompted its closure on Sunday night Weber County Sheriff's deputies issued the closure shortly after 8:30 p.m The closure was lifted once the Roads Department cleared the rocks and reevaluated the roadway on Monday morning MORE OGDEN NEWS: Ogden storage unit fire causes $40K in damage; flammable materials located inside drivers were advised to plan their travels accordingly Utah — The chief of police for North Ogden City has been on administrative leave for over a week while an investigation is conducted An anonymous tip sent to FOX 13 News contained a press release from the city manager FOX 13 never received the press release directly from the city but a North Ogden Police Department spokesperson confirmed Sunday that it was verified The announcement said Chief Brian Eynon was placed on administrative leave on Feb 12 for a "Police Policy Violation Review." An independent third-party investigation is underway "based on information the city council received," the release read Eynon became North Ogden's chief of police on May 30 he was with the Ogden Police Department since 2014 the city clarified that being placed on administrative leave is their standard procedure during independent investigations They added that this is not a criminal investigation North Ogden • Wendy Putnam laced up her sneakers and began her ascent to the massive 150-by-78-foot American flag displayed high in Coldwater Canyon on Thursday evening It was her sixth hike to the flag this week Starting from the 2750 North Trailhead in North Ogden, Putnam made the trek to honor the flag, which is raised annually in memory of Major Brent Taylor, the former North Ogden mayor killed in 2018 while serving with the Army National Guard in Afghanistan. For Putnam the annual hike and the flag itself represent the freedom and the sacrifices made by military members The first time a massive American flag was flown in Coldwater Canyon was shortly after Brent Taylor was killed who is also the executive director of the foundation created in his honor Taylor’s friends remembered that an organization called Follow the Flag displayed a giant American flag each summer in Pleasant Grove so they reached out to borrow the flag to honor Brent in North Ogden a group of North Ogden residents came together and raised the flag as a tribute “It started in the wake of the tragedy of my husband’s death,” Taylor said “but it’s really grown to be something that’s far bigger than any one member of the military and it’s now in honor of all of the military.” The flag was very well-received by the North Ogden community so the Major Brent Taylor Foundation decided to purchase its own flag and make it an annual tradition named “The Major,” around the first two weeks of November It has since become a cherished tradition for many the foundation held an event to bring the flag up the trail and hang it in the canyon Taylor said nearly 300 people came to help and she anticipates thousands of people will hike to it or view it from their windows until it is taken down on Nov There are three trails that individuals can take to see the flag up close It’s become a tradition of talking and community and celebrating that service.” Both the flying of the flag and the Major Brent Taylor Foundation work to bridge gaps between civilians and the military through service, training and community engagement, Taylor said. For Veterans Week the foundation also has a military tribute field set up at Pleasant View City Hall –– a display of dozens of flags paying tribute to military members the foundation held its fourth annual Leadership Legacy Fundraiser Gala at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center the foundation held a Veterans Memorial Blood Drive The ultimate goal of these events and symbols is to build community “It’s bringing together people in uniform with people out of uniform,” she said “It’s trying to help people just stop for a minute who lives across the street from the trailhead to the flag said she sees the way it brings the community together each year when it is raised is a powerful way to show military members support and love but you don’t even care about it,” Wood said “because just what it represents and what it does for our community is just amazing.” LOCAL NEWS 9:24 PM | Updated: Feb 3 was closed to all lanes of traffic Sunday night due to numerous rock slides (Weber County Roads Department) BY ALTON BARNHART was closed to all lanes of traffic Sunday night due to numerous rock slides according to the Weber County Roads Department the road has been closed in both directions The WCRD will reevaluate the road’s condition Drivers are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — North Ogden City has reinstated its police chief following a five-week administrative leave stemming from his participation in a DWI training exercise Police Chief Brian Eynon returned to duty after an independent investigation conducted by the Department of Public Safety determined he exercised "poor decision-making" when he volunteered to get drunk as part of a department training meant to help officers recognize signs of impairment the investigation found that Eynon did not commit any crimes be volunteering and " no municipal funds were spent on alcohol." Eynon was placed on administrative leave Feb 12 after concerns arose about his role in what law enforcement calls a "wet lab" — a controlled training exercise where volunteers consume alcohol to reach specific blood alcohol concentration levels while officers practice field sobriety tests "North Ogden City takes matters of professional conduct seriously especially in law enforcement leadership," according to a statement from the city It was determined that both Eynon and the police administration failed to provide proper oversight for the exercise and the terms of the chief's reinstatement include implementing revised policies for future training The city is also conducting training for all departments to "strengthen oversight and reinforce professional decision-making at all levels." "While the incident underscored the need for improved oversight in training procedures it was found that Chief Eynon has taken full responsibility for his actions and is committed to implementing necessary reforms," according to the city's statement Matthew Jacobson reported from Salt Lake City NORTH OGDEN — Two participants of a DUI training for police in February were taken to the emergency room while others became "severely impaired," to the point they were not able to participate in the training North Ogden administration has been tight-lipped about the "wet lab" training — which involves volunteers consuming alcohol to reach a certain blood alcohol level so police can practice field sobriety tests and other DUI investigative techniques — with city manager Jon Call declining to answer questions sent by KSL.com Previously released records show no certified instructor was overseeing the event which is "the standard for this type of training," according to Call After KSL.com made a public records request the city released a partially redacted memo written by Call in March (though it is unclear who it was sent to) a text message from Police Chief Brian Enyon and waivers of liability signed by nine volunteers The city declined to release any portion of the Department of Public Safety investigation into the training incident The chief was placed on administrative leave on Feb. 12 while the Utah Department of Public Safety's internal investigation team looked into the training on behalf of the city, according to a previous press release from North Ogden, and he was reinstated over a month later on March 17 The email to potential participants shows the "wet lab" was a mandatory training in a courtroom in the building housing both the North Ogden Police Department and court Four other officers with North Ogden emails also received the notice though KSL.com could not confirm they worked for North Ogden Three were most recently employed by Pleasant View and one by Harrisville It is unclear how many were actually present but 20 city employees received the invitation; nine signed waivers to volunteer to drink; and Call wrote in his memo that the DPS investigation involved interviews of 21 department personnel and "the volunteers for this training were made up of city employees including some police officers and others from the community." city administration only learned about the training after the fact A memo by North Ogden City Manager Jon Call in March addressing a February DUI training held by the police department (Photo: North Ogden)The text message sent by Enyon showed he had organized a ride to the station for himself and his wife to participate in the training Waivers show participants listing drinks of choice from "anything sweet," to beer and agreeing to "refrain from operating a motor vehicle as defined by Utah law for a period of 12 hours after consuming alcohol as part of the training program." The documents show the police department "provides alcohol to participants who agree to consume it as part of a training program," but the city administration has repeatedly denied spending any municipal funds on alcohol so it is still unclear where the alcohol came from The training is widely used by public safety departments "The standard for this type of training is to utilize a (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) approved (Standardized Field Sobriety Test) instructor." a sergeant established training parameters that were then cleared by the police administration Medical personnel were called to assess the individuals who became severely impaired and two voluntarily were transported to the Pleasant View Emergency Center," the document states The memo contained a summary of the DPS report written by Call with all "unsustained" allegations redacted the report found the police chief's decision to participate as a volunteer was "conduct unbecoming an officer," and the training was conducted without a certified instructor Corrective measures were recommended by DPS "including potential disciplinary actions." A previous press release says Enyon was disciplined but no disciplinary records were included in documents released to KSL.com KSL.com has appealed that denial to Mayor Neal Berube and seeks to obtain the original Department of Public Safety report and letters referenced in the documents obtained by KSL.com that should be provided under the original GRAMA request Utah — After being on administrative leave for over a month the chief of the North Ogden Police Department is back on the job and city officials are finally revealing what happened Chief Brian Eynon was placed on leave on Feb 12 for an independent third-party investigation into a potential "Police Policy Violation." The city announced that Eynon was reinstated on Tuesday The reason for the investigation was an incident at a DUI training session City officials said Eynon was participating in a "wet lab" training — an exercise that involves volunteers consuming alcohol to reach specific blood alcohol concentration levels and then officers conduct field sobriety tests It's intended to help officers "assess intoxication levels accurately and improve DUI enforcement." The investigation revealed that Eynon volunteered to become intoxicated for the training The review concluded that the chief "exhibited a lapse in judgment" by doing so The review also concluded that the department did not have the "proper level of oversight" to conduct the training "While the incident underscored the need for improved oversight in training procedures it was found that Chief Eynon has taken full responsibility for his actions and is committed to implementing necessary reforms," the city's announcement read North Ogden officials also pointed out that no crimes were committed in connection with the incident and the city's funds were not used to pay for alcohol Eynon will implement "revised policies" for future training exercises The city said this is in addition to "discipline," although they did not specify what that entailed Joy Cottrell Jeffs passed away at the age of 82 on Friday 2025 from causes related to age and Alzheimer’s disease 1943 to Howard Blood Cottrell and Violet Holland Cottrell in Roy She was born when her dad was at Army Officers Training School during WWII The first time he saw his new little daughter he said she was a bundle of Joy She attended North Ogden Elementary School Joy was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and through the years she served faithfully One of her first callings was as a scribe for Castle H She served until she married and moved to Ogden for a few years She has also served in ward Relief Society presidencies She also spent many years as the ward organist.  During her freshman year at Weber State College Joy met Stephen Jeffs in a chemistry class They dated briefly before Steve left for a 2 ½ year mission in North Germany and Joy received her degree in Radiology Technology from Weber State College She started working at the Dee Hospital in the X-Ray department Steve returned from Germany in May of 1965 That day is remembered with the earliest measurable snowstorm in Utah.  After leaving her job at the Dee and later McKay Dee hospitals she stayed at home to take care of her children She later worked at the IRS as a tax examiner in many different departments until she retired.   She served two missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Steve She got to travel with him to most parts of the mission and meet with many missionaries.  Joy and Steve have lived in their North Ogden home since 1971 She loved to read and has read thousands of books She and Steve have traveled in all 50 of the United States where they walked at least six miles in each state as a member of the American Volkssport Association They have been lucky to travel to more than 70 foreign countries For the past 24 years they have also enjoyed spending time at their second home in Mesquite Their grandchildren remember them fondly doing everything together Joy was an example of love and commitment to her husband whom she loved dearly.  She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and her siblings She was preceded in death by her two full-term stillborn babies James and Caroline; her parents; and brother The family wishes to thank the many who helped love and care for her over the past few years as her health declined Special thanks to Intermountain Healthcare Hospice for their dedicated help in her final month of life.  Services entrusted to Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary.  Services will be live-streamed and available the day of the services by scrolling to the bottom of Joy’s obituary page at: www.lindquistmortuary.com where condolences may also be shared.  WEBER COUNTY — The North Ogden divide has been reopened after the Weber County Roads Department closed all lanes of the road Sunday due to “numerous rock slides,” according to the Weber County Sheriff’s Office Motorists were alerted to the temporary closure via Facebook at approximately 8:40 p.m The cleanup effort was completed relatively quickly Monday morning according to Randy Garrett of the Weber County Sheriff’s Office who said that rock slides are common during this time of year “This happens every year,” Garrett told the Standard-Examiner we’re always up there kicking rocks off the divide And then if they get too big or there’s too many then we’ll have one of the guys bring their snowplow blade up there and they generally get everything off.” No injuries have been reported as a result of the rock slides on the divide which connects North Ogden City to the Ogden Valley Garrett said that motorists should continue to exercise caution when using the road “People just need to drive with their due diligence,” Garrett advised to those who use the road NORTH OGDEN — North Ogden Police Chief Brian Eynon was reinstated Tuesday after being on administrative leave pending the results of an internal investigation into a DUI training from earlier this year 12 while the Utah Department of Public Safety's internal investigation team looked into the matter on behalf of the city according to a press release from City Manager Jon Call The police department conducted a "wet lab" training session in the weeks prior to Eynon's leave though Call did not provide a specific date The training involves volunteers drinking alcohol under supervision to reach certain blood-alcohol concentrations before other officers conduct standardized field sobriety tests to "practice identifying signs of impairment," the release says "The training should be closely monitored to ensure safety and compliance with legal and ethical standards," Call wrote adding that the incident underscored "the need for improved oversight in training procedures." according to Call: "We have determined that while Chief Eynon exhibited a lapse in judgment by volunteering to get intoxicated Call said Eynon will be refining the policies for future training exercises There was no information given about how many officers were involved in the training or what happened to initially spur the internal investigation asking everything from the exact date of the training why no municipal funds were spent on alcohol if it was a police sanctioned training what disciplinary actions were Eynon subjected to and if any other participants received disciplinary action Call wrote that city officials "don't plan to provide additional details on the training besides the fact that it was held," and that the release contains "the relevant information on the allegations which were sustained." Public records requests have been submitted to learn more about the incident NORTH OGDEN — An arrest at a massage parlor last week stemmed from months of complaints according to the North Ogden Police Department On Friday, officers served a search warrant at the business — since identified as Clover Massage — which led to the arrest of one adult woman Detective Dezmond Perkins said the search warrant came about after months of concerns voiced by customers of Clover Massage we’ve received tips from customers who have gone in,” he said we’ve been building our case together and doing surveillance at the massage parlor Customers have come out and come over here to the police department and reported what occurred when they went int here and got massages.” Due to the department’s active investigation Perkins declined to detail what illegal activity was reported or name the woman who was arrested though he did say she is facing “several” charges related to the activities at the massage parlor he said more information will be released in the coming weeks Perkins said he believes the business is closed at this time observing a sign on the door of Clover Massage that reads In November, Utah News Dispatch reported that officials have become concerned about a growing issue of massage businesses being used for criminal activity “Posing as legitimate massage or bodywork establishments illicit massage businesses are fronts for prostitution money laundering and tax evasion,” the Dispatch reported but officials believe Utah has more than 100 active Legislators are contemplating tightening laws around massage businesses and even looking at potentially increasing penalties against “Johns” who utilize the illegal businesses 1:01 PM | Updated: 2:02 pm North Ogden police Chief Brian Eynon was reinstated after being placed on leave on Feb An investigation revealed he had displayed poor decision making BY MARY CULBERTSON NORTH OGDEN — After a recent “DUI training investigation,” the North Ogden Police Department reinstated its police chief on Tuesday Chief Brian Eynon conducted a “wet lab” training exercise and was placed on administrative leave afterward performed in partnership with the Department of Public Safety showed that Eynon had “demonstrated poor decision-making in volunteering to become intoxicated during a DUI training exercise (‘wet lab’).” The city of North Ogden said Wednesday the proper level of oversight required was not provided The city explained that a “wet lab” DUI training is a “controlled” training where volunteers consume alcohol under supervision to reach specific blood alcohol concentration levels “Officers then conduct standardized field sobriety tests on the volunteers to practice identifying signs of impairment,” the city said “This hands-on experience helps officers refine their ability to assess intoxication levels accurately and improve DUI enforcement The training should be closely monitored to ensure safety and compliance with legal and ethical standards.” The investigation found no municipal funds were used to purchase the alcohol and no other policies were broken “While the incident underscored the need for improved oversight in training procedures it was found that Chief Eynon has taken full responsibility for his actions and is committed to implementing necessary reforms,” the city said The city said the investigation and review were performed carefully and determined that “while Chief Eynon exhibited a lapse in judgement by volunteering to get intoxicated and this incident does not define his overall commitment and service to our community.” Eynon was reinstated on Tuesday as chief of the North Ogden Police Department Follow @culbertreport_ Watch today's top stories and most popular videos which provide you with features like past/future radar and customizable layers Trust us to help you plan the best day possible with the most accurate weather forecast available We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview NORTH OGDEN — A local massage parlor is under investigation against a backdrop where many similar businesses are under scrutiny According to a press release from the North Ogden Police Department the police department served a search warrant Friday at a local massage parlor “in relation to an ongoing investigation into illegal activity.” One adult woman was taken into custody for several related charges nor does it identify the person who was arrested or the exact nature of the alleged illegal activities Shaw passed away at the age of 97 on Friday bringing an end to an honorable and generous life He was the fourth child of seven children.  It was from humble beginnings growing up on a dairy farm and working very hard that he developed his strong work ethic.  Dad was educated in the Weber County Public Schools and graduated from Weber High School They were residence of Pleasant View and North Ogden for 74 years prior to moving to Plain City in 2001 where they were members of the Plain City 7th Ward square dancing and traveling with family and friends.  of Defense at Hill Air Force Base where he worked as a Crane Operator He had a keen mind in building and making things in his woodshop He enjoyed repairing anything that was broken and could figure out how things that were broken could be fixed He used those skills to help others.  windmills for himself and many family members and friends He kept his yard beautiful with flowers and his vegetable garden He loved to sit on his patio in his backyard and admire his great work If you needed anything he took care of it before it was mentioned He found much enjoyment riding his UTV around the city and with his family on trail rides in the mountains and Sally (Tom) Dalton; nine grandchildren eighteen great-grandchildren (one deceased) and two great-great-grandchildren Melba; his parents; brothers; one sister; and a great-grandson all preceded him in death Friends may visit with family on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m We express out appreciation for the kindness and love extended by family Seasons Assisted Living Staff and Inspiration Home Health Care and Hospice.  ORDER VIDEOS Utah — The North Ogden Divide was shut down Sunday night due to multiple rock slides The Weber County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook that the Roads Department closed the highway to all traffic due to "numerous rock slides." and the department will evaluate it in the morning as they start to clear the debris (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The giant flag known as "The Major," honoring the legacy of Maj North Ogden • Wendy Putnam laced up her sneakers and began her ascent to the massive 150-by-78-foot American flag displayed high in Coldwater Canyon It was her sixth hike that week to the flag Starting from the 2750 North Trailhead in North Ogden, Putnam made the trek Thursday evening to see the flag, which is raised annually before Veterans Day in memory of Maj. Brent Taylor, the former North Ogden mayor killed in 2018 while serving with the Army National Guard in Afghanistan. the yearly hike and the flag itself represent the freedom and the sacrifices made by military members The first time a massive American flag was flown in Coldwater Canyon was shortly after Taylor was gunned down in an attack, according to his widow, Jennie Taylor At the time, Taylor’s friends remembered that an organization called Follow the Flag displayed a giant flag each summer in Pleasant Grove a group of North Ogden residents came together and raised Old Glory as a tribute “It started in the wake of the tragedy of my husband’s death,” she said It’s now in honor of all of the military.” The flag was so well-received by those in and around North Ogden, she said, the Major Brent Taylor Foundation decided to buy its own banner and make it an annual tradition Jennie Taylor said nearly 300 people came to help and she anticipates thousands will hike to it or view it from their windows until it is taken down Nov Individuals can take one of three trails to see the Stars and Stripes up close (Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jennie Taylor widow of former North Ogden Mayor and Utah National Guard Maj The ultimate goal of all these events and symbols, Taylor said, is to build community. “It’s bringing together people in uniform with people out of uniform,” she said. “It’s trying to help people just stop for a minute. You see a flag that’s that big, you stop, right?” Amber Wood, who lives across the street from the trailhead, said she sees the way it unites the community. The flag, she said, is a powerful way to show support for those in the nation’s armed forces. “Traffic gets really busy, but you don’t even care about it,” Wood said, “because just what it represents and what it does for our community is just amazing.” For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune NORTH OGDEN — Literacy Week is in full swing at North Ogden’s Maria Montessori Academy a tuition-free public charter school located at 2505 N As part of its mission to foster a love of reading and storytelling within students the school is continuing its tradition of welcoming authors into its halls authors Misty Black and Jared Woodcox will speak with students on Friday about tapping into their own creativity and developing the ideas that come as a result and we have ideas that come to our mind all the time constantly,” Black told the Standard-Examiner “We all have these ideas going on in our heads and it’s great to pursue them but part of life is to be able to follow your dreams and work on those ideas.” writes children’s books like the “Fizzle Fun” series “Punk and Friends Learn Social Skills” series and the “Bubble Head Adventure” books Many of her books include activities and learning material; related lesson plans are also available on her website According to teacher and Literacy Week committee member Jennifer Hall Black will be speaking to students in kindergarten through third grade “It’s very uplifting and it’s so fun to be able to influence kids for the better,” Black said of working and reading with young students Black’s next book, “Thank You For Sharing Your Sunshine,” can be previewed at her site, https://www.mistyblackauthor.com/ will discuss his books and the writing process with students in fourth through ninth grade The Colorado native plans to speak with students about the stories that inspire them in addition to leading exercises designed to help them consider the concept of showing versus telling in their own narrative writing Woodcox relishes the opportunity to share his perspective with students and fledgling writers My favorite one I got to do was at my alma mater elementary school It was the same fifth grade class that I once sat in That was super nostalgic because I loved writing back then,” Woodcox told the Standard-Examiner “When you make it fun and just get the kids excited about it Woodcox’s own literary journey began with an idea he was compelled to pursue even as the path to publication wasn’t always immediately clear … Am I making the right choices as far as how I’m getting everything out there?” he said “You have to take those leaps of faith because if you just sit there and debate with yourself the whole time The first entry into Woodcox’s “Shadow Casters” series was released in September The young adult fantasy series follows the story of Kaito a new generation of shadow casters — magical warriors who form their hands into unique shapes to summon creatures and weapons from the shadows — fighting for a world where some no longer accept them or their ancient art “Shadow Casters Book II: Defense of Huo Quiana” is set to release March 31. The Kindle edition is currently available for preorder via Amazon or by visiting https://shadowcasterseries.com/ Hall said being able to hear from authors who brought their ideas to fruition is a source of inspiration for students but it’s not real to them that they could actually do that,” Hall said I think it’s really great for them to meet somebody who has done it I think that’s really powerful for kids to be able to take pride in their writing and that they might be able (to do the same thing).” While mountain biking up Ben Lomond on a sunny Sunday in August Ogden resident Mick McLennan wondered where the mountain goats had gone He used to photograph them and said it was “fun to see them roaming around the mountains.” But now he said he hasn’t seen them in over five years It’s not just his luck to blame: the herd of mountain goats that lives on Willard Peak and Ben Lomond has declined sharply since 2018 Box Elder District wildlife biologist for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources attributes this to a series of harsh winters and dry summers combined with hunting and the state’s transfer of goats to other areas There’s some debate whether mountain goats are native to Utah, but the 2018 Mountain Goat Statewide Management Plan says “that mountain goat habitat exists in Utah and that mountain goats are a valuable part of our wildlife resource diversity and are a legitimate part of our modern Utah faunal landscape.” Through introduction and successful reproduction the population on Willard Peak and Ben Lomond grew to more than 300 by 2011 The division decided to reduce the population because “the potential was there for overgrazing,” Sallee said the DWR issued additional hunting permits for the region and transferred 57 mountain goats to other parts of the state “Between 2018 and now we had a series of pretty bad winters followed by pretty severe droughts during the summers,” said Sallee The division estimated there were only 30 mountain goats roaming the area last year Sallee said they issued only one hunting permit for mountain goats in the region for the last two years Sallee said the department plans to transport 15 mountain goats to the region later this year He expects the transfer to take place in November or December The division will contract with a capture company to transport the goats via helicopter goats will come down from the mountain peaks and the cooler temperatures will help the helicopter’s performance “It'll keep the mountain goats cooler when we're capturing and transporting them because it's pretty stressful for them,” he said Sallee is optimistic the population will recover That’s because more mountain goats are making it to adulthood he thinks “we'll be in a good place [in] the next few years.” “Maintaining a healthy population of goats up there is good for the ecosystem It keeps them grazing up there to reduce wildfire risk,” said Sallee he said having mountain goats “really adds the aesthetic value of the ecosystem.” said he “can’t wait” to see mountain goats once again HEALTH 7:34 PM | Updated: 7:38 pm BY MIKE ANDERSON NORTH OGDEN — Ryan Berube is likely lucky to be alive today as his rare degenerative disease was expected to take his life about 20 to 25 years ago “We’re just lucky to have him,” Ryan’s wife “He’s got such a happy disposition Ryan Berube was diagnosed at a very young age with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy The disease slowly breaks down all muscles in the body He currently has a ventilator tube that helps him inhale enough air to exhale properly He also uses a feeding tube for most of his meals Ryan and Amanda said that his current specialized chair is not keeping up with his needs “A new chair would make all the difference,” Amanda Berube said “I just don’t understand how he can’t get what he needs to just function.” Ryan Berube using his chair to move around his home Ryan Berube’s muscular dystrophy specialist at University Health agrees In an open letter to UnitedHealthcare “The proposed chair meets the basic standard of care for non-ambulatory patients with DMD and anything less will negatively affect his health.” Ryan Berube said he has developed scoliosis over the years and endures discomfort and pain from sores “Anyone who knows about pressure sores knows that they can actually be fatal,” he said The Berubes said the chair proposed by his doctor and a seating specialist would be molded to support his back and legs better It would also help keep his arm from falling off the controller Ryan and Amanda Berube speaking about the experience of being denied by United Healthcare Two denial letters from UHC state that the chair must be at least five years old and be unable to be repaired before it can be replaced states that the chair has already met those thresholds KSL TV reached out to UHC representatives Friday who said they will investigate Ryan Berube’s case Amanda Berube said they will still need the chair I guess we’ll finance a $50,000 chair,” she said “I don’t know how we’ll do that but I’m not going to just let him lay in bed and spend the rest of his life there.” Follow @KSL5TV It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sweet baby girl at Primary Children’s Hospital from injuries sustained from a car accident on February 21 to parents Scott and Mandy Hodson of Farr West her life was full of joy and adventure where she spent the majority of time in the outdoors with her family on the soccer field with her Swat Crush team and horseback riding with her best friend and sister Carly's nickname was Sparkles due to her spunky She was at the top of her class in all subjects and won Best Bookmark Design for her school’s art contest Carly recently fell in love with horses and she and her sister Posse where they competed in the Pioneer Days Rodeo and parade uplifting spirit that will be sorely missed by those who knew her It is a comfort knowing that she is now free from pain and in the loving arms of her Father in Heaven along with her paternal grandparents Funeral services to celebrate Carly's life will be held on Wednesday at the Poplar Farr West Stake Center 1745 N The family encourages those planning to attend Wednesday's funeral to wear bright springtime colors as a true tribute to our angel whose favorite color was purple loving staff of Primary Children's Medical Center for the love they showered on our baby girl during this most difficult time and friends who offered around-the-clock vigils in support for our family along with the countless numbers who supported the many fundraising efforts Your love and kindness will never be forgotten NORTH OGDEN — North Ogden’s chief of police has been placed on leave amid an investigation of a potential policy violation City Manager/Attorney Jon Call confirmed to the Standard-Examiner on Monday that Police Chief Brian Eynon was placed on administrative leave earlier this month There’s nothing criminal involved,” Call said that’s what we do is put people on administrative leave — or at least department heads — while we do this sort of thing.” The investigation is being conducted by a third party which noted that more information would be released pending the results of said investigation Eynon became North Ogden’s police chief last May. He previously spent several years with the Ogden City Police Department and also worked with the Los Angeles Police Department, according to an announcement from North Ogden City This is a developing story and may be updated NORTH OGDEN — Thomas “Racer Tom” Hart of North Ogden officially held the Guinness World Record for “Greatest vertical distance skiing downhill in one year (male)” for just over three months before his documented vertical distance of 2,133,742 meters That challenge to Hart’s record came from Hart himself resetting the record with a documented vertical distance of 2,594,866 meters “The first one was a real emotional triumph because it took so long to set the record and then Guinness needed to comb through all of the information documentation,” Hart told the Standard-Examiner this week “This one is really — I would describe it as Previous to Hart, the record had been 1,836,649 meters (6,025,751 feet and 3.72 inches) accomplished by Pierre Marc Jette of Canada Hart said it felt amazing to be able to raise the bar only months after his original record-setting effort had been certified “I’ve successfully raised the male world record from 6,025,000 vertical feet to 8,513,340 so I’m feeling really good about last year and the two records,” he said To be able to take the record that I set and really bring it up a full notch Throughout Hart’s record-breaking attempts With his second record-breaking certification he decided to recognize the resort for “hosting” him “I presented the record and certificate to Davy Ratchford the chief operating officer for Snowbasin,” he said “I really felt like I needed to present that record to them so I really felt obligated to share the record with Snowbasin.” Hart said he has considered attempting other record ski feats but notes some of them could be even more of a challenge “I had looked at a couple of them and the bar is set very high,” he said the one-day record is just a huge amount — it’s actually over 100,000 meters which is over 300,000 vertical feet in one day That would be a very difficult record to break.” And Hart isn’t done with the vertical distance record saying he’s in the middle of another attempt at the moment He said he’s hopeful that snow continues to accumulate in the coming weeks to keep him on track to ski into April or May NORTH OGDEN — “The Major” has taken its final Veterans Week flight media specialist for the Honor the Hero Foundation the 78′ by 150′ American flag which has been hung over Coldwater Canyon near North Ogden each Veterans Day since 2019 sustained severe weather damage during a storm Tuesday morning “Every year has been amazing to have it up and we were hoping to get one more year out of it but the weather just was not on our side this year,” she said the flag wrapped around the rope which caused a tear We’ve been keeping an eye on it — we have a drone team that observes it daily — and the tear is at the point now that we need to honor flag etiquette which dictates we remove a damaged flag from public view.” “The Major” is a tribute to late Ogden Mayor Maj Brent Taylor who was killed in Afghanistan in November 2018 Hanging “The Major” has been a joint effort of the Honor the Hero Foundation and the Major Brent Taylor Foundation The flag was retrieved from the lines that held it up over Coldwater Canyon on Wednesday afternoon volunteers are being sought to carry it down the mountain Bosen said volunteers are to meet at 3:30 p.m Thursday at the trailhead for Coldwater Canyon Several volunteers are being sought as the flag itself weighs around 400 pounds This will not mean the end for “The Major,” though Bosen said plans are to repair it and use it in static displays such as at rodeos and in parades while a new flag will be sought to hang above Coldwater Canyon in 2025 Utah — A large group of people were wondering what caused a loud boom to be heard north of Ogden Canyon on Sunday posts were made to a Facebook group asking if anyone knew the origin of the noise A video following the alleged blast shows rocks tumbling down a hill in what appeared to be a minor rockslide FOX 13 News reached out to both the North Ogden Police Department and the Utah Highway Patrol and neither were aware of any reports regarding the loud noise 9:28 AM | Updated: 10:46 am A backyard grill sparked a North Ogden house fire Friday night BY CARLYSLE PRICE NORTH OGDEN — A homeowner was grilling on their deck when the food burned and started a fire Friday night, according to firefighters Officials said the homeowner attempted to extinguish the fire with a water hose but when firefighters arrived at the house near 1875 North they saw heavy smoke and flames from the back deck The house “Isn’t a total loss,” according to firefighters 7:25 PM | Updated: 7:37 pm NORTH OGDEN — A group of about 50 volunteers hiked up the Coldwater Canyon trail Thursday night to retrieve the giant American flag that was flying there, after it was damaged in a storm early Tuesday. The flag started flying in honor of Brent Taylor, who was North Ogden’s mayor when he was killed while serving in Afghanistan with the National Guard The Major weighs about 400 pounds while dry is when we started to realize that that tear wasn’t going to stop,” Taylor’s widow “We were jeopardizing the integrity of the flag if we left it long.” The Major was damaged in a storm on Tuesday Volunteers with the Honor the Hero Foundation who are tasked with flying the flag each year removed it from its suspending line Wednesday placing aside it in a protective sleeve until the larger group could bring it down Thursday It will instead be displayed at various community events “Every individual American flag flies for a time and then we respectfully retire it And I think there’s great symbolism in that for us and our lives,” she said The Major Brent Taylor Foundation will raise funds to replace The Major with another flag that will continue the tradition in the canyon; flying for a couple of weeks each year around Veteran’s Day It’s not even North Ogden’s flag anymore,” Taylor said “It’s the flag that people from all over northern Utah Taylor said plans will be made for a retiring ceremony for The Major There will also be an effort to seek the public’s help in naming the new flag “It’s not red or blue in today’s political times it represents freedom of speech and worship and assembly and thought and opinion Utah — Seniors at an assisted living facility in North Ogden got a special delivery on Thursday from some furry friends visited The Auberge to spread love this Valentine's Day Valentine's Day means different things to different people "It just gives you that opportunity to show your love to anybody,” said Susan Fisher "It’s just nice that people think about us and we're not forgotten." Residents received treats and happy mail from volunteers who wanted to make their day a little brighter They had collected cards and distributed them to seniors "It really made my heart feel really warm because you know here I don’t have any family in Utah,” said Fisher All of this happened because the Golden Bark Foundation stepped up to make a difference "I came here last year for Valentine’s Day and I remember the people here and I just didn’t want to miss it,” said volunteer Vanessa Helton Seth Schilling is the executive director of the Golden Bark Foundation. The group cares for and finds forever homes for senior dogs. Last week, we showed you how they were collecting cards to give to seniors for Valentine’s Day They were able to collect over 200 cards to give to seniors at this facility and another in Salt Lake City "That’s the only way we're going to keep the love spreading because we need a lot of love around here,” added Fisher some sweet senior dogs came by to give out cards Since Fisher can't live with her dogs anymore having Aries and Tito visit was extra special "I think they give you the most," she said