My Community Spanish Fork Magazine - November 2021 by My City Chamber

NOVEMBER | 2021

MAGAZINE

Spanish Fork

Meet the Garners

LETTER TO THE RESIDENTS Dear Residents of Spanish Fork, Welcome to your new monthly Spanish Fork community magazine! We have needed this for a long time, and we are thrilled to bring it to your doorstep. We created this magazine with one simple, beautiful purpose: to transform “residents and businesses” into something much more meaningful, something which everyone longs for: community. Spanish Fork has long touted itself as being “the biggest small town in America,” but that recently began to slip away as rapid growth replaced the once slower-paced lifestyle when everyone knew everybody. With this magazine, that small-town feel is coming back, and we need your help. The only way this works is for you, the reader, to jump in with both feet. It’s super easy, too, barely an inconvenience! Step 1 - Read the magazine! This only works if you give it a chance. And to ensure that you do, we have cleverly devised a fail-safe: outright bribery. Intrigued? Read on. Step 2 - Send your thoughts! What did you like? What could be better? What would you like to see more of? Drop your ideas in our suggestion box by emailing: thebox@mycommunityutah.com. Step 3 - Participate! My Community Magazine will host contests every month - porch decorating contests, coloring contests, scavenger hunts, and whatever other ideas you submit to us along the way (just the good ones, of course)! The winners will be featured in the following issue, and to boot, the top 3 choices will get COLD. HARD. CASH! But you’ll only know about them if you read your magazine! *cue sinister laugh Step 4 - Contribute! Submit content to be featured in your magazine through our Article Writing Contest every month. We know our community is a gold mine of stories, tips, and other interesting information that everyone will want to read. So give it a shot and send it to us! The best submissions will make it into one of our issues and each month we will pick the top 3 choices to win . . . you guessed it! COLD. HARD. CASH! See? Bribery! The fun is about to begin, and we are so excited for it. Our desire is to bring everyone together and make Spanish Fork not only the biggest small town in America, but the BEST! That ultimately depends on you. Step up with us. Let’s make this happen! BUT WAIT! There’s a catch. Creating, designing, and printing and mailing a magazine to 43,000+ residents and businesses costs a lot of money, simply put. This could not be possible without the help of our sponsors! Businesses are the lifeblood of every community and we must understand this. To understand why sponsorship is so important for both residents and businesses, please continue on page 30! Hint: there’s a contest involved ($$)! And be sure to check out our sponsors in the back of the magazine so you know who to thank for making this magazine possible. Sincerely,

Your My Community Team

MEET THE TEAM

Dann Goff

Stephanie Petersen

Dann Goff Publisher / Cofounder

Stephanie Petersen Production Manager / Editor

Dustin Grady

Colleen Davis

Dustin Grady Editor in Chief / Cofounder

Colleen Davis Designer

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CONTENTS Local Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Numbers / Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Expert Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What Are Experts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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My Pet Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meet My Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mice, Mozart, & AC/DC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pet Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foster Kitten Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Health & Wellness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Equine Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 What is Foot Zoning?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Kids Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Coloring Contest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Expert Article - Financial Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Feature Family - Meet the Garners. . . . . . . . . 12 Spanish Fork & the Power of Music . . . . . . . . 14 Craft - Edible Turkey Jar Centerpiece . . . . . . . 15 Article Writing Contest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Student Athlete of the Month. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Spanish Fork High School Football. . . . . . . . . . 17 Hunting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Motorsports - Avalanche Safety. . . . . . . . . . . 18 Community Contest Winners and Gallery. . . . 20 Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chef's Secrets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food Critic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keep Your Eyes on the Pies - Winner . . . . . . .

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Community Expert Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Home Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Senior Spotlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 November's Community Contest . . . . . . . . . . 29 Why Are Sponsors Important? . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Sponsor Thank You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Social Media Contest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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LOCAL EVENTS COMMUNITY CALENDAR Oct. 26th - Hauntings Scary Storytelling Contest, 7:00pm, Angelus Theatre Oct. 28th-30th - Take My Death Away, 5:30-10:30pm (28-29), 12:30-4:00 (30), Angelus Theater Oct. 29th - Live Halloween Music/Light Show, 9:00pm, Maple Mtn. Bar & Grill, 2000 N 300 W Oct. 30th - Trick or Treat on Main St., 1-3:00pm, from the Library Park to 400 N Oct. 30th - Performance: Take My Death Away, 12:30-4:00pm, Angelus Theater Nov. 5th, 12th, 19th - Fantastic Friday Fun for Children at the Library Nov. 6th - Winter Series Rodeo 9:00am-4:00pm at the SF Fairgrounds Nov. 6th, 20th - Teen Table Top (Board Games) at the Library *Nov. 11th - Free Haircuts and raffles for veterans at The Chop Shop on Main St *Tell them you saw it in your new community magazine! Nov. 25th - Festival of Lights begins (continues through New Year’s Day). Nov. 26th - Winter Lights Parade on Main Street Nov. 26th-27th - Christmas Gift & Craft Show, Indoor Tennis Court, 475 S. Main St. HALLOWEEN HAUNTS Oct. 29th-30th - The Pirate Yard, Free family walk-through, 6-9:00pm, 2208 E 1480 S Oct. 27th -30th - Haunted Halloween Haven Family Walk, Free, 7-10:00pm, 1641 S Oak View Lane Oct. 30th - Haunted Backyard & Family Fun Zone, Free, 5:30-9:30pm, 442 S 2370 E NOTEWORTHY SCHOOL EVENTS SPANISH FORK HIGH SCHOOL Nov. 1st - Commercial Music Concert in the Little Theatre MAPLE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL Nov. 11th-15th - Fall Musical Performances at 5:00pm Oct. 26th - Percussion & Jazz Concert in Band Room Auditorium ALL HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS Oct. 29th, Nov 5th, 12th, & 19th - Football Playoffs (if they qualify) Nov. 3rd-9th - Marching Band State Competition in St. George Nov. 4th-6th - Volleyball State at UVU Nov. 19th-20th - Swim Meet Thanksgiving Invitational at South Davis Aquatics Center Nov. 24th-28th - Thanksgiving Break

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Emergency………………………………..……….......................……..911 Police Department…………………………...........801-804-4700 Non-Emergency Dispatch…………………….....801-794-3970 Fire Department……………………….……............801-798-5075 Ambulance………………………………….................801-804-4755

GET HELP Food Pantry…………………………….....................801-709-8573 Workforce Services……………………...............801-794-6600 4

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Substance Abuse…………….........................................801-794-2350 Addiction Help……………….....................................….800-839-1686 Suicide Hotline……………………………………...................801-691-5433 LGBTQIA+ Lifeline....................................................800-273-8255 Crisis Hotline………………………………………….................801-226-4433 Domestic Violence, 24-hour Hotline……………......801-377-5500 Rape Crisis, 24-hour Hotline………………………..........801-356-2511 Alcoholics Anonymous…………………………….............801-375-8620 Sexaholics Anonymous……………………………….....http://sautah.org Child and Family Services…………………….................801-794-6700 WIC……………………………………………..............................877-WIC-KIDS Animal Shelter……………………………………………...........801-851-4080

COMMUNITY EXPERTS Clothing Boutique

Party Decor & Printables

Dance

Sewing

Mele Saki Fashion – LuLaRoe Mele Miyasaki Spanish Fork 801-946-5788 melesakifashion.sonlet.store lularoemelekimi@gmail.com

Nesha Woodhouse Lifehouse Performing Arts Academy 669 North 250 East, Salem 801-423-7899 lifehouseacademy@gmail.com lifehouseacademy.com

Financial Advisor

Dustin Smith Black Swan Legacy Group 233 S. Pleasant Grove Blvd, Suite 102 Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 801-318-7154 dinodust@gmail.com

Debbie Messmer Wants and Wishes Orem 949-690-6785 wantsandwishes@gmail.com www.wantsandwishesdesign.com

Micki Sews It Micki Sue Taylor Orem 801-717-5260 micki@mickisewsit.com www.mickisewsit.com

Software Development Seth Lowell Salem 631-605-0954 seth.lowell@gmail.com

Wellness

Music

Boothe Music Ashley Boothe Ivers 135 N Main St, Spanish Fork 801-798-7650 www.boothemusic.com

Becky Mollers Lifehouse Body & Soul 669 North 250 East , Salem 801-735-4456 info@lifehousefit.com lifehousefit.com

WHAT ARE EXPERTS? Our community experts are those sponsors who not only offer top notch service in their industry, but want to give back to their customers. They do this by offering free expert advice that they think is useful for you to have. This might include aspects about their business or profession that you might not know about, or what is unique about their area of expertise that might be helpful to understand. Look for information on how their profession has impacted the community or how they hope to impact it in the future. Be sure to look for the community expert label throughout the magazine!

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MY PET COMMUNITY

MEET MY PET Resident Submissions

Cornelia is a lot of fun. She has more energy than the other chickens we have and she loves to be around her human overlords. She is a wonderful addition to our family.

Izzy is a sweet dog. She’s an X-Malinois (German Shepherd Malinois mix). She loves wrestling with other dogs, playing chase, playing with children, and playing fetch.

Kitty McKittface is a rescue cat. She was abused by her first owners and given up by her last owners. Teaching her to trust and watching her learn to receive love has been very rewarding.

Meet Rosie! 3 years old full breed Red and White Basset Hound. She is sweet and affectionate, loves to cuddle, loves people and likes to play fetch. We love her and her loving and sunshine filled personality!

Meet Ted! 1 year old full breed Red and White Basset Hound. He is a class clown, makes us laugh every day, loves affection, let’s everyone know his emotions and loves his sister Rosie. We love him and his funny and emotionally in-tune personality!

Teddy is our little teddy bear. He’s a Mini Goldendoodle who gets excited really easily, loves to snuggle, and pouts all day when his mom leaves the house.

8 MICE, MOZART, & AC/DC Resident Submission

by Ethan Wright, age 14 There was a young girl named Ashley Bytheway who created an experiment for her school science fair. She bought 8 mice and put them in 2 containers, 4 in each. Then with a laptop and two speakers, she played hard rock AC/DC in one container, and classical music Mozart in the other. Right away she knew the rock mice hated their music. Every night at 7:00 she would put them in a maze with food at the end of it. All the mice made it through the maze in 5 minutes the first time, but since she did it every night, she knew there would be a learning curve. The science experiment was about what the 6

difference between the two containers of mice would be. At the end of the month, the hard rock mice were able to complete the maze in a little over 3 minutes. The Mozart mice were able to complete it in just 16 seconds. Next, Ashley put a cardboard tunnel between the two containers and put all the mice in the middle so they could choose which music they wanted. The next morning she found that all eight mice were in the Mozart container. Psychologically, something about the hard rock music was naturally repellent to the mice. With this project, Ashley won the science fair, of course!

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(Fun fact: classical music has increasingly gone down in popularity, but stores will still play it to repel loitering teenagers).

PET CORNER

Charlie and the Mange Outbreak Resident Submission

by Mele Miyasaki Meet Charlie, a white Cavapoo I received for my birthday in May. He was purchased at a park in Mapleton. He was so full of life and energy and the fuzziest chunk ever! Little did we know the crazy trials this little guy would be dealing with for the next few months. I'm hoping his story will bring more awareness to sarcoptic mange (canine scabies) and hopefully help the rest of Charlie's litter find relief and healing as well, wherever they may be. When we purchased him, Charlie had a concealed issue that would soon come to light: sarcoptic mange (canine scabies). By the end of the first 24 hours, however, it was clear something was wrong. The poor little guy began scratching at his ears much more than would be considered typical. He’d scratch nonstop until he moaned in pain. Each day it worsened until he was spending most waking moments trying to scratch himself everywhere, even to the point of making himself bleed! He would cry out, he couldn’t sleep, and preferred to stay hidden in his kennel! The only thought that came to my mind was allergies. And so did others I talked to, including the vets I had been taking my other dog to. Over the next few weeks, they suggested other possibilities and prescribed some medication/ treatment which I would try. Nothing worked. Charlie’s scratching required keeping a cone on him around the clock in addition to wearing little booties so his claws wouldn’t break his skin! SHEER TORMENT! Eventually, my other dog, Fifi, and both of their playmates began exhibiting the same symptoms. What allergy on earth could cause this?? I prayed for intervention but things just got worse. Finally, months later in August, the answer I prayed for came in the most unexpected place. I was on vacation in Cancun, and happened into a vet! I told her Charlie’s situation, and she quickly identified the symptom: sarcoptic mange, or canine scabies. With no time to waste, I Immediately messaged my friend who was dog sitting. We both began investigating and learned quickly that canine scabies was indeed what Charlie (and now our other dogs) had! Sarcoptic Mange is a type of skin mite that burrows into the flesh and quickly spreads over the body as well as passes easily to other dogs. Their fur might thin and fall out, but the number

one trait you cannot miss is the merciless itch! These mites can even transfer briefly to humans, causing an irritation to the skin before dying. The parasite must be taken more seriously than fleas or any other potential cause of itching that a dog might have. If you catch it quickly and early, you can save your puppy and yourself a mountain of torment. Together with my friend, we read every blog and vet article we could find. Unfortunately, some of the medications can only be used on puppies older than 6 months, and Charlie was not old enough. Still others had several possible severe side effects (even death), so I looked into alternative measures. The most successful solution we found was to combine an internal attack (using Ivermectin), with a topical attack of essential oils which are insecticidal to sarcoptic mange. These were clove, palmarosa, and geranium essential oils diluted in a spray bottle (2.3 mL per 8 oz of water). It took us weeks to come to this, however, during which time Charlie and the others showed very slow improvement. Once the Ivermectin was introduced, their recovery increased dramatically! Just over 2 months have passed since finding out that what Charlie really had was canine scabies, and he’s finally living a normal puppy life. I wish the vets would have thought to rule out canine scabies; it would have prevented so much hurt, heartache and sorrow for my little puppy Charlie! By now, Charlie’s poor littermates might have been tormented for months if they have not been properly diagnosed (which is highly likely

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MEET CHARLIE Continued from page 7 considering that it wasn’t even on the radar of my vets or anyone else I spoke with around here). Please spread the word if you can. If you know anyone who purchased a Cavapoo around May/June from Utah county (the owner of this litter is in Mapleton), they may have bought from this litter and their dog will need to be treated! Sadly, the breeder has refused to acknowledge all my attempts to communicate the problem and it’s solution so she could pass the word on to others who purchased from her. If your puppy or dog struggles with similar “allergy” symptoms as Charlie did, I recommend looking into canine scabies as a possible cause

and begin treatment right away. I would love to give any advice I can from our experience. Feel free to contact me (especially if you have any leads on any of Charlie’s littermates!) at meleskulls@gmail.com. *The photos are from when I got him, when it became very bad, when we found out he had scabies, when we started treating him, and now the present day! Charlie hiding in his kennel for refuge

Charlie’s progress through fighting scabies

FOSTER SOME KITTENS Do you love kittens, but don’t want to end up with a house full of cats? Well, here’s an opportunity to indulge your furry fancies by fostering some in-need kittens at South Utah Valley Animal Shelter (SUVAS). Help a batch of kittens thrive in your care for a short time, and then return them to the shelter as adoption-ready, human-acclimated felines. SUVAS Director, Kiersten Muford explains: With the high demand put on our employees and the number of animals entering our shelter, we find ourselves with cats and kittens that need more care than we have time for. We do not have aroundthe-clock staff to help abandoned, malnourished, newborn kittens in need. The community can help us through our foster program. By taking these kittens into a home, it gives them the best chance of survival and ultimately, to be adopted. Currently our foster program at SUVAS mainly focuses on kittens and special-need cats. 8

Foster opportunities would generally be for: A litter of orphaned kittens without a mother Individually orphaned kittens A mother cat with a litter of kittens, or A medical recovery cat or kitten. Fosters are required to fill out an application which will be reviewed by the shelter manager. Fosters must also watch a training video and answer a short set of questions about the video. Inquiring fosters will meet with our foster coordinator in order to become familiar with our procedures and to identify which type of fostering will be best for you and your home. Are you ready to start helping us save lives? (And to have some fun?) To begin fostering, please visit: https://www. suvas.org/volunteer-foster

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Charlie and Fifi finally back to their happy selves

HEALTH & WELLNESS

EQUINE THERAPY Resident Submission

by Jen Stockett I have been in a lot of therapy. I sat on couches and told stories and left many sessions feeling worse than when I walked in. Telling the stories was important, but I also needed something more. I’d had my horse for a while when I signed up for a “Horsemanship” class. Things were going fine until the instructor said something to the effect of, “Show that horse whose boss.” I’m a human, so I can’t literally melt, but in every other way, I melted. My mind swirled, I cried, and left the class early. I knew I couldn’t move forward in my horsemanship until I did some personal work. I looked up therapists covered by my insurance. I happened upon a therapist who had a PhD in psychology, and used horses as a way to facilitate healing. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect combination. I started one of my beginning sessions by telling a story. As I talked to the therapist, I also walked their horse, Daisy, a beautiful Arabian. She was a gentle, calm,therapy horse. My story was about a time when I had been too afraid to tell my comrades what I really wanted. As I talked, Daisy pushed my back with her nose, over and over again. (She has never done this before with anyone, nor has she since.) As I talked about my past, and she kept nudging me, I finally realized the similarity of the situation to the story I was telling. In frustration, I exclaimed, “I’m so tired of being pushed around! There has to be a better way!” That is when Daisy walked around me,

put her head on my chest, and I cried long and hard. Daisy stayed there while I sobbed into her forehead. When I was done, I felt lighter. Daisy then took her position at my shoulder and didn’t push me anymore; she just walked beside me as my partner. Talk about an animal’s sixth sense. Since that day, I have had many amazing therapy sessions with horses. I have also learned

from my own horse. Most people who go to equine-assisted psychotherapy don’t have any previous experience with horses.. It isn’t needed. I feel lucky to have found this therapist and her horses. My life is better because of their help.

What is Foot Zoning? Resident Submission by Teralyn Smith

becoming congested and out-of-balance.

Foot Zoning is when a Foot Zone Practitioner accesses the body’s nerve signal system in your feet. They do this by using their hands to massage the foot with methodical rolls, presses, or sliding of knuckles and thumbs along the tops, bottoms, and sides of your feet. This helps the body to balance, rejuvenate, repair, detox and increase energy. Most Foot Zones last between 1 – 1 ½ hours.

What are the benefits of Foot Zoning? Improved blood circulation Rejuvenation of cells Elevated energy Restored balance to the body A sense of peace & mental clarity Encouraging the removal of toxins & waste. Cleanses lymphatic stagnation Releasing of stored emotions Helps stimulate the Vagus nerve Relieve stress Improved sleep

Why should you try a foot zone? Because of the environment we live in today, our bodies can become weighed down with chemicals, toxins, pollution, and negative pentup emotions. This often leads to our bodies

When should someone NOT receive a Foot Zone: If they have had surgery within the last 6 – 8

weeks Have a transplanted organ Had chemotherapy or radiation in the past Currently have internal bleeding If there are any foreign objects in the body, such as metal or plastic. How to prepare for your Foot Zone: Come with clean feet Wear comfortable clothes Drink plenty of water the day before How Often should you get a Foot Zone? This really depends on your body. I suggest every 4 – 6 weeks, but some people like a session on a weekly basis because of how good it makes them feel. November 2021 |

KIDS CORNER

America Canoe Colony Cornucopia England Fall Family Feaﬆ Freedom Gratitude Harveﬆ Holiday Indians Maize

Mayﬂower Miles Standish New World November Pilgrims Plymouth Pumpkin Pie Puritans Squash Stuﬃng Thanksgiving Turkey Yams

MY COMMUNITY COLORING CONTEST Color this month’s pages for your chance to have your coloring featured in our magazine. We will post the winning entry in both age categories along with name and age in next month’s magazine. We will have a monthly coloring contest where you can scan the qr code and print up a page to color. There is an adult and child category. Each month will be a new design. The winner of each category will be featured in the following issue! KID’S COLORING CONTEST http://tiny.cc/nov-color-kid Or scan QR Code

Child submission by Adalyn Shauklas (Age 5)

ADULT COLORING CONTEST http://tiny.cc/nov-color-adult Or scan QR Code

Adult submission by Rachel Rachel Elder

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PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS AGAINST A FALLING MARKET! by Dustin Smith, Black Swan Legacy Group The financial industry is in the business of selling products, and very few accept responsibility for actively adjusting your accounts as the economy continues to shift and change. As a result, they love to sell you things like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. A major problem with these sorts of investments is their pervasive lack of down-side protection. In other words, when the markets drop significantly, the overall value of your funds do as well. And since most advisors are not equipped to do anything to stop it, you just have to go along for the ride. This is what's referred to as "buy and hold" investing. You buy into an investment and hope the markets go up significantly more than they go down. When they do go down, you have to play catch-up to get back to where your account value once was, losing valuable time that could have been spent compounding the money you no longer have. Conversely, institution-grade tactical management firms use artificial intelligence algorithms to enable your investment accounts to dynamically adjust themselves in response to the economy. The best ones are able to protect themselves when the markets drop, often pulling the money out automatically, or investing in something more stable, or, in some cases, even earning money while the markets drop! Their primary objective is to protect your money from massive declines, while generally outperforming

the overall markets. Up until the advent of the internet, only large institutional investors and the ultrawealthy would qualify to have their money managed this way. Everyone else had to put up with retail investments such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Now those who don't have the previously-required multimillion-dollar account size are able to have their accounts managed like the big boys!

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FEATURE FAMILY

Meet the Garners: Clint, Katie, Bailee, Rigby, Bryce, Madalyn, Vera, Eliza, and Ember Clint and Katie met at BYU-Idaho under typical circumstances with an atypical twist. Clint had a girlfriend and Katie had a missionary, but both were members of the same Family Home Evening (FHE) group in their student ward. Relying on the unspoken code of roommate secrecy, Katie confided in her roommates that she had a bit of a crush on Clint. This “fortress of solitude” meeting, however, would turn into a more public charade at the next FHE get-together. They were playing a harmless game of Truth or Dare, when to her chagrin, one of the roommates challenged Katie, who naively chose “truth.” In a sneaky turn of events, the roommate all but threatened to expose her secret to the rest of the group with the simple question “Do you have a crush on anyone in the ward?”” While “anything goes” in a game of Truth 12

Clint and Katie met at BYU-Idaho under typical circumstances with an atypical twist.

or Dare, the heart-palpitating problem was that Clint was present in the circle. The nerve! Knowing herself to be a terrible liar with no poker face, and lacking the cleverness to weasel her way out, Katie blushfully admitted that she did, hoping to avoid any suspicions from her crush who sat within arm’s reach. As luck would have it though, Clint jumped on the curiosity wagon for his turn and pinned Katie even deeper in her own territory with the allbut-mandatory follow-up “Who is the person you have a crush on?” Luckily for her, Clint’s relationship was on the rocks, so her admission gave him the encouragement needed to ask her out, and things took off from there! No harm, no foul. Huge thanks to the roommate! They were married shortly after the semester ended in May 2003 and moved to Spanish Fork

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several years later in 2007 when they found a great home near Spanish Oaks Elementary School just above the river bottoms. Clint received a bachelor's degree from UVU in Business Management with an emphasis in entrepreneurship while Katie studied art education at BYU for a semester until becoming pregnant with their first child, Bailie. Clint is a partner of his own property management and real estate investment company right here in town — AmeriTrue. Katie is currently having great success as a portrait artist who has specialized in spiritual and religious perspectives, including doing commissioned portraits of children who have passed away. Along the way, however, were opportunities to grow through failure. Clint succeeded with real estate early on after graduating, only to have that

success bottom out after 2007 due to the crash in the economy. They also made an investment in purchasing Aspen Salon (with two locations), but they struggled to get that business to prosper and eventually sold it off. Katie tried her hand at a greeting card company which never got off the ground, and even ran into a wall after having a great start to her DoTerra business. But these paved the way for their current successes which have continued to today. Clint grew up on a farm in Idaho and is good at working the land. He loves to hunt and fish. He also enjoys building things and is skilled with using his tools and machinery. Currently, he is helping build Katie’s new art studio (which Katie is thrilled about!). He utilizes his business degree from BYU very well and is quite a successful entrepreneur. For years into motherhood, Katie wanted so badly to paint again. She patiently and painstakingly waited for the time when she would be able to get back to painting. Several years ago through what felt like divine intervention, an opportunity fell into Katie’s lap to paint murals for the Parade of Homes, which led to her meeting the scary financial goal she had set for herself at the beginning of the month.

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While “anything goes” in a game of Truth or Dare, the heartpalpitating problem was that Clint was present in the circle.

Within a couple of months she had been hired to assist in painting the mural in the Meridian, Idaho temple. These experiences led to more pursuits painting murals which brought her enough confidence to jump into her biggest passion — painting portraits from a spiritual or religious perspective. So Katie pushed herself to purchase booth spaces at art shows, forcing her to produce more artwork to showcase, get her name out there, and above all, perfect her craft. Her breakthrough came in 2018 when she was pregnant with their 6th child. Something inspired Katie to find a way to represent her spiritual perspective on childbirth

in a single painting, something that included Heavenly Mother. The thought of broaching what could be seen as a taboo subject was a bit unnerving, but she painted it anyway shortly after giving birth. After posting a picture of her work to Facebook (titled “Mother to Mother”), the painting began to spread quickly across social media, going viral with over 1,000 shares. In the painting, Katie depicts one set of hands (Heavenly Mother) passing a child through the veil to another set of hands (an earthly mother). Thirdhour.org wrote a piece about the painting and that spread it even further. Within no time, the demand for copies of the painting shot Continued on page 19

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SPANISH FORK AND THE POWER OF MUSIC

by Mark Boothe I love Spanish Fork; I have lived here for almost my entire life; I will always call it home! Music taught me patience; music taught me perseverance; music brings me peace! The previous statements are truths that I hold very dear to my heart. Spanish Fork and music are two things that have always, and will forever, be important to me. In fact, I have had countless experiences with music here that have changed my life for the better. I have fond memories of attending street dances during the Fiesta Days Celebration, performing at the city park, singing at rest homes, and DJ-ing dances around the community. Part of my love for music can be traced back to some of the incredible musicians from our community: Bev Thomas, Elmo Keck, Sherrie Dunford, Rick Lunt, Barbara Forsey, and many others. These individuals gave me opportunities to grow, learn, and love music. For that, I am eternally grateful. Before any of those individuals entered my life, my parents -- Randy and Susan Boothe -- helped teach me through the power of music. From

an early age, every child in the Boothe household started taking piano lessons (it was non-negotiable). During those growing up years, I didn’t fully understand why I had to practice everyday, why we had to go to lessons every week, why we had to memorize songs, why we had to perform those songs, and mostly, how my mom had the fortitude to keep pushing me to practice -- even though I was undoubtedly far from an easy child or dedicated student. I didn’t know then, but I definitely know now, that my parents were teaching me how to be a better human being -- and they were doing it with music. Some parents use sports, some parents use livestock, and some parents use reading to teach important principles (all of which are excellent choices). My parents gave me different opportunities to figure out what I loved, and they supported me with whatever interests I had. But while we were growing up, music was always a part of my life. Growing up, I got to take ukulele, drums, piano, voice, and violin lessons. As I grew older, I focused mostly on three instruments: piano, violin, and voice. Music has blessed me with opportunities to perform in China, Australia, and throughout the United States. But most importantly, music has helped to teach me four important lessons. You might call them my four P’s of success: Practice, Perseverance, Patience, and Peace. Perseverance and Practice -- Music taught me about perseverance. There were many times that I simply didn’t want to practice (sound familiar) -- and sometimes (wait for it), I didn’t. However, for the most part, it was part of my routine, and it was my responsibility to practice the piano everyday. As I practiced, my resolve, mind, and muscle memory were strengthened. I realized that I could do hard things (a lesson that I am trying to teach my children today). I’ve come to understand that I can do anything I put my mind to, as long as I practice and persevere. Patience and Practice -- As I spent countless hours learning from teachers, practicing scales, and memorizing songs, I realized that good things could come if I patiently practiced. As much as I would have liked to have skipped the “practice” part, and simply perfectly performed certain songs, it didn’t work that way. I had to put the work in. I had to be patient as I put in hours of practice. Peace and Practice -- Some of the most peaceful and reassuring moments of my life have come while listening to and performing music. Music has the power to transform us to a better place. That peace that I have experienced came because someone practiced and prepared. Aristotle said, “Music has the power of producing a certain effect on the moral character of the soul, and if it has the power to do this, it is clear that the young must be directed to music and must be educated in it.” I’m grateful to so many in our Community who have helped teach me important principles through music. My uncles, Steve and Mike, founded and ran Boothe Brothers Music for many years. It became a staple of Spanish Fork. For me and our family, music and the community have gone hand in hand for decades, and I hope that the musical community in Spanish Fork will only grow stronger in the years to come! Keep Making Music!

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EDIBLE TURKEY JAR CENTERPIECE ELEMENTS: 6 inch round bowl, glass or plastic 2 googly eyes, 23mm 4 ½ inch square of orange felt 1 inch square of orange felt 1 inch x 2 inch square of red felt 1 (10-oz) bag chocolate melting wafers 12 large pretzel rods 1 jar sprinkles, fall colored Small chocolate candies to fill the jar* DIRECTIONS: Melt chocolate according to package directions. Dip the pretzel rods into melted chocolate as high up on the rod as desired. Lay pretzels on a parchment-lined tray. Top with sprinkles. Let it set until firm. Cut a heart from the 4 ½ inch square of felt (to make his feet.) Cut a triangle from the small orange felt (for the beak). Cut a J from the red felt (for the wattle). Hot glue the heart to the bottom of the bowl, so it looks like feet. Apply glue dots to the jar’s face for the wattle, beak, & eyes & immediately attach them. Fill the jar with your choice of chocolate candies. When the pretzel rods have sufficiently set, insert them into the jar for Turkey tail feathers. *Good jar fillers are small candies which are easier to insert the pretzel rods into, such as chocolate sprinkles, chocolate-covered raisins or nuts, or brown M&Ms.

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about the growth of the entire ALA cross country team since his sophomore year — back then, he was the sole qualifier for the state competition and the team was half the size. As captain, he’s proud of the growth of the team over the past two years; they placed 4th as a team in the region. Scholastically, Aidan has excelled by maintaining a 4.0 GPA, scoring a 32 on the ACT, currently serves as the student body vice president, and has been awarded the Sterling Scholar for Math. He also received a 5 on his AP exams in Calculus AB, Calculus BC, and Statistics. Aidan’s leadership and involvement has also included being the vice president of both the ALA Health Occupations for Students of America and ALA National Honors Society during his junior year. That same year, he took first place in medical math at

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the annual state HOSA competition, and came in the top 5 in the categories of nursing assisting and human growth/development. The medical field currently holds his greatest interest — Aidan is a CNA at the Spanish Fork Rehab and Nursing which he thoroughly enjoys and hopes to eventually get into neuroscience. And, though you would think he would have no room left for anything else, Aidan also loves hunting, fishing, and the outdoors in general. Congratulations, Aidan, on achieving so much excellence both on and off the field! Tim Dahle Ford would like to recognize your hard work with a $100 gift card — please visit the dealership for redemption at 2534 N 200 E, Spanish Fork.

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SPANISH FORK HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Region Champions The Spanish Fork High School football team are league champions for 5A Region 9 with an overall record of 6-2. This is the first time since becoming a 4A school (currently 5A) that the SFHS football team has won their region, and they did so in dominant fashion. Their only loss in the league came to Provo HS in a one-score game, while otherwise dominating their competition throughout the season, capping it off with a 41-13 win over in-town rival, Maple Mountain HS. Congratulations, Dons!

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by David Tanner This must have been around 1969. We often hunted up Hobble Creek Canyon back then. There is a side canyon up the right fork called Day’s Canyon, with a nice campground about halfway up. Day’s Canyon was really good for hunting on horseback and was great for finding the big bucks. This particular year, we made a plan to outsmart the horsemen, though. Our strategy was to drive to the campground and then hike straight up the face of the mountain on the evening before the hunt, and camp overnight at the top. That way, we would be in place the next morning to receive all the big bucks that would be pushed upward by the hunters on horseback, leading them straight to us. It was brilliant.

Foolproof, even. We were excited to bring home 3 trophies this year - Dad, Bob, and I. Part of the hangup, however, was the fact that the face of that mountain was a steep son of a gun – one heck of a climb with a few small cliffs along the way. So packing light, in addition to carrying our rifles, was mandatory. Well, this was about the same year that the new, high-tech, lightweight, survival “space blankets'' came out on the market. These suckers were supposed to keep all your body heat in while weighing less than paper and twice as thin it seemed. Dad bought one for each of us and boy did we think we had it made!

We drove to the campground base and hiked all the way up to the top at dusk. We tucked ourselves into a large pile of leaves we made and prepared for a warm sleep despite being on the top of the mountain at the end of October. Clearly we would be impervious to it all. The minutes grew into hours and the November 2021 |

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taken a course on the snow. I thought having years of experience was enough, until I started taking classes. That was when I saw what I didn't know, and how much it could contribute to my snowmobiling fun in the safest ways possible. If you ride snowmobiles in the western U.S., then it's almost a given that you're going to ride in or traverse avalanche terrain. Avalanches kill around 10 or more motorized users every season, which is about 50% of all avalanche fatalities in the U.S. each year. Almost all avalanche fatalities could be avoided. You see, avalanches are not some random act of nature, but it's a recipe of Terrain, Snowpack, and a Trigger. Usually, when a person is involved, they are what triggers the recipe into producing an avalanche. First you need terrain over 25 degrees steep, but it’s even more likely over 30 degrees. The formation of the snowpack’s lay over the terrain, and changes to it, is what makes the difference between an unlikely, likely, or certain avalanche. The Utah Avalanche Center provides daily advisories for multiple regions. This is information that could

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MEET THE GARNERS Continued from page 13 through the roof to the point where she could barely keep up with it. The success of “Mother to Mother” gave Katie the needed confidence to pursue three more works featuring Heavenly Mother, the most recent being “Mother’s Embrace” showcasing a mother holding her baby while both of them are wrapped in the arms of Heavenly Mother. In addition to these works, Katie has made a name for herself painting portraits of children who have passed away. Her family self-portrait was also just accepted into the 35th Annual Spiritual and Religious Art of Utah exhibit currently at the Springville Museum of Art (which runs October 13 - January 12). The Garners have seven children: Ember (2) is spunky and fun. Eliza (3) is very friendly and talks to everyone. Last year, she was badly burned in hot bathwater which she turned on by herself after climbing into the tub. Being so young, she didn’t have the reflexes to jump out, so she just stood there getting 3rd degree burns up to just above her ankles. Eliza spent 32 days in the UofU burn ICU and received 2 skin graft surgeries. She was an inspiration to many people there, being only a 2-year-old with such a great attitude: she couldn’t talk much yet, but she said “thank you” to everyone, even when they drew her blood! Katie was interviewed about Eliza’s story on a podcast (Thriving with 8). You can find it under the episode titled “I Prayed for Angels.” Now, one year later, she has another skin graft surgery scheduled for November. This will likely be a regular recurrence until she’s done growing. Yet she has smiled and been so happy through it all. Vera (9) is sweet and friendly. She is nice to everyone and is gifted at making friends instantly and remembering everyone she ever met at the park. Often, she wants to go hang out with her newfound friends and doesn't understand why she can’t always simply call the random child she met at the park to go play with them again. She also loves clogging. Madalyn (11) loves gymnastics and goes to

Maple Grove Middle School. She is a happy, bubbly soul and does an amazing job caring for her younger siblings. (For which her mom is grateful). Bryce (13) is incredibly outgoing. When a small child, he talked to everyone at the grocery store, and he’s still like that. He loves to chat and make people smile. He’s the type who will serve all day long just to make someone else feel happy. He plays the trumpet and enjoys being in the concert band and jazz band at Mapleton Jr High. He looks forward to joining the marching band next year. Rigby (15) is a sophomore at MMHS. He has an inventor and entrepreneurial spirit, like his dad. He loves challenging himself to come up with new product ideas and trying to figure out how to make them. Baylee (17) is artistic like her mom. She's very passionate about it and hopes to pursue a career in art after high school, possibly as an art teacher. She also loves to cook and plan parties and is looking forward to being a mom someday. Spanish Fork is thrilled to meet the Garner family!

THE SPACE BLANKET Continued from page 17 temperature dropped lower and lower, and we all waited for the space blankets to kick in. Waiting turned to shivering, which felt more like regret on ice. By 1:00 am, we were all wide awake and nearly frozen to death, and those special space blankets were all we had! Dad said, “we're not gonna last much

longer; we've gotta get off the mountain!” So half-frozen, in the pitch black of night, we had to hike all the way back down the face of that steep mountain and navigate the short cliffs with limbs as stiff as icicles! After a very long hour of hurrying our frozen buns off and panicking over the threat of hypothermia, we finally crawled

into the back of our truck, exhausted. Even though we awoke alive and thawed, we barely had the energy to go all the way back up, so we settled for a few puny spikes we found just a little ways out. Our brilliant plan was foiled by the space blanket (pun intended)!

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COMMUNITY CONTEST WINNERS October Community Contest Winners:

This is the list of winning Halloween Homes in Spanish Fork. TO SEE THE HOMES, START ON CENTER AND MAIN:

1st $250 - Courtney Collingridge 2nd $100 - Amanda Fitt 3rd $50 - Dillon Fay

Distance: 8 miles Time: 20 minutes 214 N 700 E 258 N 1000 E 244 W 400 N 217 Spanish Trails Blvd 429 S 1280 W 448 S 1230 W 672 Spanish Fields Drive 394 S 200 E 1001 Scenic Drive 1068 Scenic Drive

HONORABLE MENTIONS: Scott Kneeland Capri Gallacher Annie Strong Bianca Hartgraves Hans Andersen Jamie Golding Sara Matis

“We would love to introduce multiple category winners in future contests, give away more prizes, and implement more contests! The only thing missing are the sponsors to sponsor them, so get out there and help us find sponsors for these fun contests! For our December issue we would love to have a Christmas Lights Directory for Spanish Fork so residents can drive around and see all the fun lights. Submit your address and we’ll add you to the list of homes.

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Honorable Mention - Scott Kneeland (258 N 1000 E)

Honorable Mention - Capri Gallacher (217 Spanish Trails Blvd)

Honorable Mention - Annie Strong (394 S 200 E)

Honorable Mention - Bianca Hartgraves (448 S 1230 W)

Honorable Mention - Hans Andersen (1001 Scenic Drive)

Honorable Mention - Jamie Golding (244 W 400 N)

Honorable Mention - Sara Matis (672 Spanish Fields Drive)

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FOOD

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Pumpkin Pie Cake BASE LAYER INGREDIENTS: 1 box yellow cake mix (reserve 1 cup) 1 stick butter, melted 4 eggs 1 can (29oz) pumpkin 1 can (5oz) evaporated milk 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg

5. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the same pan and spread gently over the top of the other mixture. 6. Proceed to make the topping (recipe below). TOPPING INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (reserved) yellow cake mix 1 stick butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup mixed nuts, chopped (optional)

BASE LAYER DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 13x9 pan. 2. Mix together the cake mix, butter, and 1 of the eggs in a large bowl. 3. Pour the mixture into the pan and level it evenly across the pan. 4. Reusing the mixing bowl, combine together the canned pumpkin, 3 eggs, evaporated milk, sugars, the cinnamon, & nutmeg.

TOPPING DIRECTIONS: 7. In a mixing bowl, cut butter into the reserved yellow cake mix until crumbly. 8. Add the sugar and nuts; mix together. 9. Sprinkle over the base layers in the pan . 10. Bake in preheated oven for 50-55 minutes. 11. Remove and cool on a rack for 30 minutes before enjoying.

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Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Pecan Butterschotch Sauce Prep time: 15 min. Bake time: 55 mins. Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS FOR BREAD PUDDING: 8 cups sourdough bread, or cinnamon swirl bread, cubed into 1” pieces 1 ½ cups evaporated milk ½ cup butter, softened 15-oz can pumpkin puree ¾ cup brown sugar (or sweetener of choice) 2 Tbs. vanilla 2 eggs 3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice INGREDIENTS FOR PECAN BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE: 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 butter 1/4 cream (or evaporated milk) 1/3 cup pecans, chopped INSTRUCTIONS FOR BREAD PUDDING: Preheat oven to 350º. Gather ingredients while oven is preheating. Lightly butter a deep baking dish (11”x7”x2”). Put bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, and brown 22

sugar. Then add the eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice to the puree. Whisk until the spices are thoroughly mixed. Pour the liquid mixture over the bread cubes and stir until the bread has thoroughly soaked in the liquid ingredients. Pour wetted bread cubes into the buttered baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the bread pudding is puffed and golden on top, and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes to allow the pudding to set before serving. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PECAN BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE: In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan set over low heat, combine the sugar, butter, and flour until the flour has absorbed the butter. Add the cream or milk, and stir to combine. Continue to stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to thicken and bubble. Simmer on lowest heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and glossy (about

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3 minutes). If it thickens too much, add an additional tablespoon or two of milk. Remove from heat and stir in the pecans. ASSEMBLING THE FINAL DISH: Spoon the Pumpkin Bread Pudding into small serving bowls and drizzle it with the hot Butterscotch Sauce. Best served while hot. Depending on how much sauce suits your liking, you may need to double the sauce recipe. Enjoy!

Recipe Courtesy of Martha & Abigail Levie

CHEF'S SECRETS Thanksgiving Dinner

SECRETS FOR THE THANKSGIVING TURKEY The key to a succulent turkey is to put the big bird in a salt bath. This is called brining. To begin, thaw your turkey out thoroughly. For every pound of turkey meat, measure out 1 teaspoon of salt (Redmond Real salt or Pink Himalayan salt). Rub this salt into the cavity of the turkey, under the skin, around the legs, etc. Next, cover the salted turkey and let it rest in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours. Then, fill a large stock pot with about two gallons of water. Submerge your turkey in this water for 6-12 hours, (no longer than 24 hrs). This infuses moisture into the meat and renders it much more flavorful and succulent. Continue cooking the turkey as you normally would.

SECRETS FOR GOOD GRAVY For REAL gravy, use the drippings from your roasted turkey. To help thicken it, save the starchy water from boiling potatoes (from your mashed potatoes) and add it to the gravy. If more thickening is still needed, sift some flour into your potato-water, mix it, then strain it through a sieve into the gravy to eliminate any flour lumps.

SECRETS FOR FLUFFY MASHED POTATOES Select a potato variety known for being starchy as opposed to being waxy. They are less likely to turn into a sticky mess. Russets are an excellent choice. After you’ve peeled a potato, place it into a bowl of cold water to prevent it from oxidizing and turning brown while you continue peeling the remaining potatoes. A common mistake people make is bringing a pot of water to a boil, and then adding in the potatoes. Even though it takes longer, it is best to add potatoes to a pot of cold, salted water and then bring it to a boil. This ensures the potato chunks cook evenly, without some being over-cooked while others remain under-cooked. (Uniformly diced pieces will greatly help with even cooking.) Ricing the potatoes or putting them through a food mill is another way to get nice, fluffy mashed potatoes. You’ll want to add copious amounts of butter and cream. For maximum absorption of flavor, don’t cool down the potatoes too quickly when adding the dairy. Allow the butter to come to room temperature before mixing it in rather than adding it when it's cold. Cream is ideal, but if

you’re using milk, use whole milk instead of skim or 2%.

SECRETS FOR A FLAKY PIE CRUST A pie crust made with real butter not only makes the healthiest and best-tasting crust, but also, it makes the flakiest crust. The key is using cold butter. Freeze your stick of butter, then grate it with a cheese grater. Then, re-freeze your butter shavings so when you add it to the flour, it is ice cold. The water you use should also be ice water. The colder you can keep the fat (butter) in your dough, the flakier your crust is going to be. After the dough is made, you’ll want to chill it again in the refrigerator for 1-3 hours before rolling it out. To do so, wrap the lump of dough tightly with saran wrap to prevent oxidation. Another secret for divine flaky crust is adding a little apple cider vinegar. Vinegar affects gluten development, provides protection against overworking the dough, and it has the effect of preventing the dough from oxidizing. You may

have noticed that pie dough without vinegar has a tendency to turn slightly gray. (This is oxidation). For this same reason, also use saran wrap while re-chilling the dough prior to rolling it out. While mixing the pie dough, don’t be worried if it is a little bit crumbly. (As long as it’s slightly damp, it will work out beautifully). You don’t want to overwork the dough by trying to mix in all the crumbs. Doing so will only overwork the dough and turn it into a tough crust. Another tip: if you form your dough into a disk with smooth edges before you wrap it and chill it in the refrigerator, you will almost automatically still have smooth edges as you roll it out. This is easier to work with and you’ll manipulate the dough less while rolling out. Less manipulation will contribute to a flakier crust. Follow these tips for pie crust that is healthier, tastes better, and will be perfectly flaky.

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FOOD CRITIC

Los 2 Potrillos - 146 S Main St, Spanish Fork Proudly sponsored by Friends of the Magazine Walking into Los 2 Potrillos, you can immediately tell by the brightly painted walls, the pictures hanging around the dining area, the soccer game on the TV, and the smells in the air, that this isn't Cafe Rio or Taco Bell. This is real Mexican home cooking, and home cooking has no borders. Whether it's Nanna in North Carolina, Abuelita from Guadalajara, or Babushka from Moscow, a home-cooked meal is a special thing. Corporate kitchens cook for profits. Family kitchens cook for flavor, comfort, and a sense of home that will bring people back time and time again. Los 2 Potrillos is a family kitchen, through and through, and I will definitely be back. Overall, the food tasted great. For the most part, it was properly salted and seasoned, unlike many restaurants I’ve tried. That is the single biggest point of judgment for me, so Los 2 Potrillos scores major points for that. My thoughts on the individual dishes are below.

[DISCLAIMER] I really, REALLY love food! And I cook a LOT. My friends might even say my obsession with cooking is a little unhealthy. I'm also a perfectionist, and a constant tinkerer. Those attributes can make me sound like a harsh critic at times, but I promise I'm not. Usually, I can rattle off a dozen things I would change in a dish within 60 seconds of trying it, then clean the plate and enjoy every bite. My friends hear the criticism and think I hate it, but the clean plate doesn't lie. So please, take everything I say as the ramblings of an obsessive, perfectionist, wildly experimental chef who deeply enjoyed my experience at Los 2 Potrillos.

CHIPS & SALSA - The chips could use more salt, as could the salsa. The salsa tasted very tomato-y, and a little tinny like canned tomatoes often do. It was also runny, which is fine when it's used as a sauce to serve over a dish but doesn't work well for dipping. It had decent heat and acidity and looked like it had plenty of onions, peppers and cilantro, but you can’t really taste them. If they puréed it, that would disperse the other flavors more evenly and improve the texture for dipping. 3 stars

CARNE ASADA - The meat was well-salted, tender and flavorful. I'd like a little more char, which they could do by cooking it a little hotter and faster. The grilled onions and jalapeño were fantastic. The onions were nicely caramelized with just the right amount of char, and just a little crispness. The jalapeño was perfectly tender 24

with lightly charred, blistered skin. The refried beans were well-seasoned with great texture. The rice needed a bit more salt and spice, but it was perfectly tender and fluffy. 4 stars

PORK CHILI VERDE - The green chili sauce was a little thin and could use more chili flavor, but when you taste the sauce on its own, it's very good. Maybe it could just be cooked down a bit more. The meat was flawlessly cooked and seasoned, fork tender and succulent. I can't think of a restaurant outside of New Mexico that has ever served me a better chili verde. 4 stars

CHILES RELLENOS - The chiles rellenos have good flavor, but the pepper was mushy. A good chile relleno should be tender, but not mushy. That made it leak a lot of juice after cooking, which made the batter soak through and come off. If they cooked it a little hotter and faster, and possibly in a deep fryer (which isn’t traditional, but it works), that would take this from 2 stars to 4 stars. ENCHILADAS - I'm guessing the sauce is the same they use for the chili verde. It's flavorful, but too thin, so the enchiladas feel like they aren't very "chiladas". Aside from that, the tortillas are fresh and flavorful, the meat is well-seasoned and tender, and they’re topped with just the right amount of cheese. Thicken up the sauce a bit, maybe serve them with both red and green chili sauces, and this would be another standout in their lineup of excellent dishes. 3 stars

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BEEF TAMALES - The tamales were as close to perfect as I've ever tasted. The masa was firm but tender. The ratio of masa to filling was spot on. The beef filling was tender, juicy and perfectly seasoned, with an unexpected but pleasant touch of sweetness, like just a hint of a good, Memphisstyle BBQ sauce. The tamales are easily 5 stars.

MOLÉ POBLANO - I've saved the best for last. I've eaten at least a hundred plates of restaurant molé in my life, in at least six different states across the Southwest. In my experience, ordering a plate of molé is a bit of a gamble. Sometimes it's great, other times not so much. This gamble paid off BIG! The Molé Poblano at Los 2 Potrillos is relatively mild, which is unique in my experience with black molés. They're often very assertive and unbalanced, which can be off-putting, especially for people who are trying molé for the first time. This one was very wellbalanced between sweet, spicy, earthy, bitter (in a good way), salty and rich. I spoke to the chef afterwards about how they make their molé, and without giving away their family secrets, I will say, they do it right. If I had to describe this molé in a single word, I would say it's "approachable". If you've never tried a traditional molé negro, and have been hesitant to do so based on things you've heard, try this one. It's excellent! I can't go higher than 5 stars, so I'll give it that, plus a huge smile and two thumbs up!

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by Brette Hawks My husband and toddler wait groaning impatiently by the stairs. “Just five more minutes!” is my call as I put finishing touches on my holiday dessert masterpiece. A legion of dishes are dripping dirty in the sink. My feet are sore and aching. I’m wiping powdered sugar from my brow. I’ve spent most of the special occasion slaving in the kitchen, and now we’re late for the party. Again. Has that ever been you? Please tell me I’m not the only one! It always starts with good intentions. Nothing gets culinary creativity flowing like the alluring magic of holiday desserts. It’s Pinterest board after Pinterest board of decadent treats. It’s the season that will have you standing googly-eyed in the Macey’s baking aisle, daydreaming of sweet new recipes you’ll try out for upcoming family dinners and parties. There’s no denying the magical nostalgia in homebaked holiday goodies! But one too many times I’ve let my holiday kitchen ambition take my eyes off the real prize of the day: time with loved ones. Sugar-high baking plans can quickly turn into sugar-lows when you realize with regret that you spent the whole day distracted, busy and separated from everyone while trying to whip up your most splendid dessert. A friendly reminder from the universe: It’s okay to keep it simple! Take it easy on yourself in the kitchen in order to truly enjoy the day.

Here are my top tips for easing your holiday baking load this year: Bake and make things ahead of time. Most cakes, cookies, and pastries can be baked days in advance, wrapped up air-tight, frozen, and then thawed without a problem when you’re ready to use them. The freezer keeps them as fresh as possible and prevents baked goods from drying out! Buy ready-made components for your desserts. It’s not illegal to use a store bought pie crust instead of making one from scratch! I buy pre-made caramel sauce, lemon curd, and pie fillings in order to save on stress and baking time. Be clever about the dessert recipes you choose. This might not be the time to experiment with French macarons for the first time, or to try out making croissants from scratch. Plan on recipes that are tried-and-true, quick-made, crowd pleasers! Which leads me to share my favorite top secret holiday recipe to save the day: My Mom’s Cheesecake Pie! From the same easy no-bake cheesecake batter base, you can create unlimited variations of pie deliciousness and no one will ever even realize it was all the same pie! From a cherry topped masterpiece to a decadent chocolate peanut butter number, to a fun cookies n’ cream ensemble - it is the easiest dang thing in the world to dress up! It is the perfect recipe to knock the socks off friends and family and still capitalize on the fun creativity of holiday baking without sacrificing your day to the kitchen. Bon appétit and happy holidays!

CHEESECAKE PIE RECIPE Ingredients: 1 premade Graham Cracker Crust 8 oz cream cheese 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp lemon juice 1 8 oz tub cool whip

INSTRUCTIONS: Beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.

Scrape down the bowl well. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice and beat again until combined - about 30 seconds. Scrape down the bowl to fully incorporate hidden cream cheese streaks into the batter and mix again for about 30 seconds. Using a spatula, fold in the cool whip by hand until fully combined with the cream cheese mixture. Pour batter into the graham cracker crust and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.

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VARIATIONS Cherry Cream Cheese Pie: Follow the same instructions. Add cherry pie filling on top of the chilled cheesecake pie before serving. You can also use strawberry pie filling (I like to add in fresh sliced strawberries), blueberries, lemon filling, huckleberries - the sky’s the limit!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie: Follow the same instructions, but add ¼ cup of peanut butter when you add the sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Make a chocolate peanut butter ganache topping by heating ½ cup of heavy whipping cream in the microwave and pouring it over 6 tablespoons of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and mix until a smooth, creamy ganache comes together. Pour on top of the chilled pie and spread to the edges to cover the top. (You can even add some mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups chopped on the top for a little extra touch.) Chill for another 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.

Cookies n’ Cream Pie: Follow the same general instructions, but fold in ½ cup of crushed Oreo cookie pieces when folding in the Cool Whip. I don’t crush the Oreos too finely - I like to have big chunks of Oreo

throughout the pie. Follow the instructions for a chocolate ganache topping like above but omit the peanut butter.

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WHY I CHANGED CAREERS TO HELP A BROKEN INDUSTRY Dustin Smith, Black Swan Legacy Group While I was still a newly-wed, I started working with a financial advisor who had begun to mentor my wife in the financial services business. I'd assumed that the advice he’d given us was in our best interest. So much so, that I began to seek referrals for him amongst my friends and acquaintances. In the process of seeking referrals for my wife and her mentor, I realized how unknowledgeable I was about the way the various investment options really worked. The more I learned, the more apparent it became that my wife's mentor had been looking out for his own best interests above those of his clients! I was so upset; I decided that something just had to be done about all the crooks out there taking advantage of people, in the name of "helping" them. After venting my frustration to all who would listen, I had the impression that I was

the one to do something about it, which was nonsensical because I knew so little at the time. After resisting for a couple months, I ultimately complied with my promptings, changed my career direction, and sought mentors who could teach me how to give the best advice. I began giving “second opinions” on the advice which people were getting from their existing advisors, and quickly made a name for myself amongst their friends and families as an advisor who actually listened and who always put their best interests ahead of my own. The more proficient I became at finding the best solutions available for my clients, the more they could see I was actually protecting them from the conflicts of interest which the industry thrives upon. That’s how Black Swan Legacy Group began. My passion is to actually help my clients fulfill their own best interests, period.

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HOME PROJECTS

Winterizing Your Home’s Plumbing by Mike Healey

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The onset of winter’s cold temperatures can catch homeowners unaware in regards to their plumbing. Here are two common problems which plumbers in Spanish Fork have observed.

Concerning Garden Hoses: It's easy to leave the garden hose connected to the spigot too late into the season. All it takes are a few sudden temperature drops overnight and the water freezes, causing the hose, your interior pipes and/or the spigot to burst or crack. This is not usually noticed until spring, when the ice thaws into a flooded basement. Be sure to disconnect and drain all your hoses, and turn off the shut-off valve inside your home (if you have one) prior to freezing temperatures settling into the valley. (Unless, of course, you prefer to gamble with baptizing your basement in the spring).

Concerning the Plumbing Below the Kitchen Window: For kitchen sinks placed against an exterior wall of the home, the piping can be adversely affected during cold spells. Insulation can only do so much. Every now and then, winter gives us a prolonged deep dive into particularly frigid temperatures. When daytime temperatures linger around 10 degrees, and night temperatures drop

below zero, pipes within exterior kitchen walls may not be adequately buffered from outdoor temperatures to prevent freezing. In these instances, it is not a bad idea to open up all your kitchen cupboards before retiring for the night. This allows room-temperature air to come in contact with the walls (and therefore the piping) behind the cupboards. This buffers the extremity of a temperature drop within exterior walls and

thus helps prevent the pipes from freezing. In addition to this, gently turn the tap on and allow it to slowly drip throughout the night. Flowing water is less likely to freeze than sitting water. Taking these preventative measures can spare you the unpleasant possibility of finding yourself in your slippers one chilly morning without water for your anticipated cup of hot chocolate. November 2021 |

TRAVEL

Winter Holiday Road Trip Must-Haves

Holidays beckon us to gather with family and friends for memorable merrymaking. Whether we’re aiming to cozy up by the hearth of loved ones for games and giftgiving, or to hit the freshly-powered slopes, road trips in winter can be an adventure in and of themselves. Winter beauty often comes with a bite that is difficult to forecast. It is always wise to expect some degree of travel delays, both in your timing, and in your packing. You never know when you’ll get to spend extra time becoming unexpectedly familiarized with winter’s elements. Give yourself peace of mind by checking off these holiday road trip essentials before you embark on your merry-making travels this winter: ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR VEHICLE: Ice Scraper - We don’t need to explain why this is needed.

good lightweight traction to spread onto your tire’s path after you’ve dug yourself free.

Extra De-icing Windshield Wiper Fluid - The salty spray and splatter from traveling on salted asphalt will leave you cleaning your windshield more often.

Emergency Kit - At a bare minimum, always carry a kit with items such as: a tire pressure gauge, flashlight or a headlamp, utility knife, whistle, triangle flares, duct tape, work gloves, etc.

Snow Chains - Some mountain states actually have “chain carry” laws requiring drivers to have these in the vehicle during wintertime for better traction. Remember, snow chains reduce gas mileage, so plan accordingly. Jumper Cables and/or Battery Jump Starter What if you’re in the middle of snowman’s land, and your car’s battery is dead? And your phone’s too? Can’t call for help. Extra Gas Can - If you get stranded for any reason when it’s cold, the extra fuel will keep you and your family from running out of heat. Small Shovel & a Bag of Kitty Litter - Just in case you get stuck in a drift, these will be necessary for getting back out. Kitty litter is 28

Charging Cables/USB Plug - Consider a USB plug for your car 12V outlet and a multiport DC plug to keep your multiple devices going. ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR PASSENGERS: Extra Blankets - Blankets can be bulky, so consider finding compact, lightweight, emergency mylar thermal blankets which are waterproof, windproof, and retain up to 90% of your body heat. Warming Packs - Be sure to bring along single-use or rechargeable heating packs that can be slipped into your gloves, pockets, or socks.

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Warm Winter Clothing - If you get stuck somewhere, even inside your car, you’ll want a hat for every head in your vehicle and gloves for every set of hands. First Aid Kit - Include motion sickness remedies. Lip Balm & Sunscreen - Even though it’s cold, the bright winter sun is still at work. So is the wind. Chapstick can help create a barrier from the numbing wind on your lips. Kleenex & Wet Wipes - These can definitely come in handy.

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Connie Shepherd

Proudly sponsored by Friends of the Magazine When you come across a person who intentionally carries a pair of plastic Halloween spiders in their hair during October, you know you’ve met someone who knows how to turn life into a treat. And that is exactly what Connie Shepherds has done for 90 years. She’s had herself a good time indeed. She’s been living in Spanish Fork since the 1950’s in a little red brick home which her husband, Homer, helped build. Even though Homer passed away in 1989, she agrees he’s still taking care of her everyday because of the shelter he still provides under the roof of their trim and tidy house. Connie also had a peculiar hairstyle the day she first met Homer. It was a chore day. She had been in the basement preparing a delivery of coal for heating the house. Her honey-blonde hair was tied up in rag strips for curlers. Her cheek carried smudges of coal soot from her dirtied hands, as did her clothing. It was while thus attired, that a girlfriend unexpectedly stopped by... with a boy in tow. He had returned from his two-year service in the Navy and had been told he needed to meet a certain young lady. Connie sure thought he was cute. But she was a bit worried about what he must have thought of her interesting attire. The coal dust couldn't hide Connie’s charm, however, because she and Homer were later married in the very

home in which she’d been shoveling coal. He was 20, and she was 17. When her three children were born, flour sacks were what Connie utilized to clothe them with her sewing skills. Back then, flour sacks were printed with designs like flowers, paisley, etc, similar to fabric today. She made puff-sleeve blouses for her two girls, and was quite pleased at successfully setting in fitted sleeves for her son’s collared flour sack shirt. For 15 years, Connie worked as a seamstress sewing children’s flannel pajamas at a local shop. The motto Connie has always lived by is this: life is meant to be fun and active. She and Homer often went golfing together, went dancing at Elk’s Lodge, and traveled high and low for many years in their little motorhome. She’s a singer, goes bowling, paints ceramics, and for a time, she even taught the exercise classes at the Senior Citizen Center. At 90 years old, she can still keep track of a card game called “Hand and Foot” which involves 7 decks of cards. (She’s also not shy of sneaking over to Wendover for a little bit of gambling… but it was only once a month. Shhh). When her husband Homer passed away about 30 years ago, Connie says Spanish Fork’s Senior Citizen Center saved her life. It helped her fill the void with new camaraderie and involvement. Her advice to everyone? Just love

each other, and share advice even if others don’t take it. Just let them know how much you care. And always stay active. “If I could do it over again,” she says, “I would stay very active.” And with those plastic spiders in her hair to match her Halloween shirt, you can instantly tell Connie knows how to liven things up for a good ‘ol time. Show us how it’s done, Connie!

NOVEMBER’S MY COMMUNITY CONTEST (see back cover for our other community contest)

We have devised the best community contest for the month of November! Our goal is always to strengthen and improve our community here, and we want to combine that with November’s recurring theme of giving thanks. This month, we want you to connect with your neighbors here in town and show your love and gratitude for them. Six winners will be randomly drawn and featured in the December issue and they will also receive a $25 gift card prize. You could win them all! The more entries you submit, the better chances you have. Get out there and chat with your neighbors before the contest ends on November 3rd. So here’s the gist, and be sure to check out

all the details online (see below) to be eligible to win our prizes: -Take a selfie with a neighbor -Post the photo to Facebook or Instagram -Tag @MyCommunityUtah -Use hashtag #MyCommunitySpanishFork -Tell us in your post why you are grateful for your neighbor in the photo (100 words or less)!

with your neighbors before the contest ends on November 3rd.

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My Community Spanish Fork Magazine - November 2021

Articles inside

Senior Spotlight - Connie Shepherd

Home Projects - Winterizing Your Home’s Plumbing

Why I Changed Careers to Help a Broken Industry

Keep Your Eyes on the Pies

Food Critic - Los 2 Potrillos

Recipe - Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Pecan Butterschotch Sauce

Recipes - Pumpkin Pie Cake

Hunting - The Space Blanket

Sports - Student Athlete of the Month

Craft - Edible Turkey Jar Centerpiece

Health & Wellness - What is Foot Zoning?

Health & Wellness - Equine Therapy

Pet Corner - 8 Mice, Mozart, & AD/DC

Meet My Pet

Why Are Sponsors Important?

Travel - Winter Holiday Road Trip Must-Haves

Chef's Secrets - Thanksgiving Dinner

Feature Family - Meet the Garners

Pet Corner - Charlie & the Mange Outbreak

Motorsports - Avalanche Safety

Expert Article - Financial Advisor

Fine Arts - Spanish Fork & the Power of Music

Pet Corner - Foster Kitten Program