Clearfield Connection March - April 2023

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Message from the Mayor

Over the past year, Clearfield City has been recognized several times for the work we are doing. The first was by Forbes magazine, which listed Clearfield as the 6th best place in the nation to raise a family. They didn’t draw our name out of a hat, and the list of qualifications was very long. Unlike some publications that list the area as the Ogden-Clearfield area, this award was specifically for Clearfield. On the heels of that award came recognition for Clearfield City as one of the top 100 places in Utah for women to work. This is the first time a municipality has received this honor. And then, at the beginning of the legislative session, the Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives praised Clearfield for the work we are doing in addressing the state’s housing needs and called on other cities to follow in our footsteps.

It isn’t often a city is recognized like Clearfield has been this past year, and yet I see some of the negative comments about the city and our approach to growth. Nearly all of the negative comments come from within the city, from great people who have watched the city change over time. If I could change one thing we have done as a city over the past 10 years, it would be to have done a better job of talking about our ‘why’ – letting our residents know why we have chosen to grow the way we have. While I can’t change the past, I will try to give you a brief glimpse into why these decisions were made.

Clearfield all but died over the past few decades. In fact, if you had mentioned Clearfield to outsiders, only a few knew where Clearfield was located. It used to be that when people said they were ‘going to town,’ they were going to Clearfield. Those days have long since gone and we have watched neighboring cities grow up around us. I could blame that on a myriad of things, but I don’t apologize for who and what we are.

The truth is, Clearfield is a manufacturing and military community. It is landlocked and broken up by Freeport Center, which takes up roughly one-third of the land in the city, and a State/Main Street which has a significant elevation change on the west side. Each of these things makes redevelopment a serious challenge. Make no mistake about it, I AM PROUD OF EACH OF THESE THINGS, except for maybe the elevation drop-off! It is our military members, factory workers, and others that make us who we are. I love the “sound of freedom” as the F-35s fly over the city, and I love traveling around the country and seeing a table, chair, or basketball standard with Lifetime Products emblazoned on the side. It gives me another opportunity to brag about our city. But if the people don’t know who and where we are, and what we have to offer, the building community doesn’t know it either. City’s don’t build things. They count on

So, how does one resurrect a city and bring attention to it?... We hired two separate planning groups to look at the city and give recommendations on laying out a downtown.

Abigail Rigby Graphic Design

Sarah Bodiker

Ann Park Sales & Operations Mgr. Kendal Rae Jensen Sales/Journalist

Diane Liberator Sales

Danielle Arana Sales

Hailey Minton Writer Abraham Tinklepaugh Writer Kris Blankman Writer Cindy Jones

Kim Crook

Media Mgr. Dawn Paul Photographer Savanna Clark

Loomis

Message from the Mayor continued

outside builders to do that, and they won’t do it if they don’t know where we are.

So, how does one resurrect a city and bring attention to it? That was the question posed to the City Council years ago. The city ultimately did several things. We hired two separate planning groups to look at the city and give recommendations on laying out a downtown area and zoning for change. One of those brought in residents to contribute, vet ideas, and come up with a plan. They listened to make sure the plan they came up with had the input of those who live here.

When the studies came back, separate from each other, they were eerily similar. They both spoke of ‘nodes’ within the main corridor where development should be focused. These included the Civic Center (centered around city hall, the county building, and the fire station), Mabey Place (Lakeside Square and the Clearfield Mobile Home Park), S.R. 193/State intersection area, Clearfield Station, and Legend Hills. They both voiced a need to bring more people to live downtown along the State Street corridor from 300 N. to S.R. 193, with the most intense portion being around the pond with a gathering space there. These weren’t the ideas of inexperienced city council members, planning commissioners, or city staff. They were the recommendations of two of the most respected organizations in the state. We took their guidance, and that of our residents, and created a Downtown Corridor plan, along with a promise that any multi-family housing would be built only in those nodes and not encroach upon the current neighborhoods.

We did not go this direction thinking that by adding rooftops we would attract a Walmart, Costco, or any other big box store. We don’t have anywhere large enough or with the proper access to accommodate a big box store. What we have planned for are small, niche businesses. We also didn’t go into this with the intention to bring ‘affordable housing’ to the city. We set a new standard for apartments and townhomes with the intention of providing quality housing. We recognized that many of our current residents would have mortgage payments that are less than the rent in these new developments, but our focus was on quality as compared to the existing apartments our residents had come to know. We used city code to discourage traditional 3-story walk-up apartments and focused on a minimum of 4 stories with enclosed hallways, elevators, and more amenities. We were told no one would build to this level in Clearfield, and yet here we are. While other cities are starting to see these types of apartments, many cities are seeing 4 and 5-story walkup apartments. Yes, five stories without an elevator. We learned some lessons along the way. When you are blazing a trail, you’re bound to encounter challenges, but we learn from them. The biggest lesson by far is that there are great developers who take pride in their projects and want to make this city a great place to live, and there are some who simply care about the profit. And, we have learned how to recognize

one from the other. We were reminded that people hate sitting in traffic and yet, while our drive times have increased, most of that is due to things we cannot control, including how fast Security Forces can get people on and off the base. But, as people sit a little longer in traffic, they also aren’t passing by our businesses at 50 mph missing what we have to offer. We were also reminded that development takes time and re-development takes even longer. We didn’t expect the commercial spaces to fill up overnight. We hoped we would see fewer empty spaces at this point, but we are finally seeing things happen.

And the biggest lesson learned, no matter how hard you try to do the right thing, there will always be those who criticize and complain. There is more development coming, and while there will be additional housing built, there are other amenities as well, including some open space, shopping, and a plaza around Mabey Pond. We have 600,000 sq. ft. of office and retail space planned at Clearfield Station, and we have a very large furniture store coming to town that should open later this year.

Clearfield is changing, and I know change can be hard, but as American author, Bruce Barton said, “When you are through changing, you’re through.”

Mayor Mark Shepherd

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Council Corner

Clearfield City Council recently held its biannual retreat.

Key Community Contacts

MAYOR

Mark Shepherd: 801-540-0348 mark.shepherd@clearfieldcity.org

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Kent Bush: 801-940-4502 kent.bush@clearfieldcity.org

Nike Peterson: 801-332-0323 nike.peterson@clearfieldcity.org

Vern Phipps: 801-628-4673 vern.phipps@clearfieldcity.org

Tim Roper: 801-682-6296 tim.roper@clearfieldcity.org

Karece Thompson: 385-383-5600 karece.thompson@clearfieldcity.org

CLEARFIELD SERVICES

Municipal Center & Utiities: 801-525-2701

Utility Bill, Garbage/Recycling, Facility Rental, Recreation, Cemetery, Police Records, Fingerprinting, Business License, Building Inspection/Permitting, Planning, Dumpster Rental, Emergency Home Repair Grants, Home Rehab Grants, Code Compliance/ Enforcement, New Resident Information.

Emergency: 911

Police Dispatch: 801-525-2806

Non-Emergency Line, After Hours Water/Sewer Reporting Justice Court: 801-525-2760

Victim Advocates: 801-525-2759

Aquatic & Fitness Center: 801-525-2641

Water/Sewer Leaks: 801-525-4419 (8 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F)

They discussed the exciting and challenging items the body will face in the coming months. Some of those include:

Labor Scarcity

Wage Pressures

Elections

The body also talked primarily about development projects: Clearfield Station Development (going in by the FrontRunner Station) Lakeside Square Development (going in by Mabey Pond) Both projects will accomplish construction milestones this year. The City Council welcomes the public to reach out to them with questions about these items. More information about the Lakeside Square Development can be found in this magazine.

Looking For New Officers 200 New Businesses in 2022

Why work for the Clearfield City Police Department over other cities?

Our department confidently offers competitive starting wages with a unique step-in-grade pay structure. We also put an emphasis on training. The State of Utah only requires 40 hours of training per year, and we provide 100+ hours of training per year for each officer. We also have multiple specialty units, including SWAT, Narcotics, Public Order Unit, ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children), Detective Division, and School Resource Officers. Our officers also serve on various city committees, including helping plan city-wide events. We offer sign-on bonuses for new officers and lateral ones. New officers with no experience can sign-on with a $1,000 bonus, and officers making a lateral shift can signon with a $2,500 bonus.

Youth Commission Trip to Washington D.C.

The Clearfield City Youth Commission will be traveling to Washington D.C. on March 24th. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity allows our youth to meet national leaders, learn American history, and discuss problems facing teens with our congressional representatives. The youth are currently fundraising to go on the trip. Check the Clearfield City Youth Commission social media pages for current fundraisers. Checks may also be sent to City Hall with “Youth Commission” in the memo line. Funds will be used to assist the youth in paying for trip costs. Donations are tax-deductible.

Residents have expressed a desire to see more businesses come to the city. We are happy to report we issued 200 new business licenses in 2022! These brought new places for you to eat, shop, and entertain yourself. Shoutout to the new businesses that joined Clearfield last year, we’re excited to welcome them to the city! We also issued 800 building permits and conducted 4,500 building Inspections last year on new developments. Clearfield is growing and that growth will bring more businesses to our city.

Clearfield’s Beautiful Trails

Spring is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to get back to doing things outside in the nice weather. Clearfield has over five miles of trails that are popular for walking, running and biking. These trails include the 200 South Trail which connects the Syracuse Trail to the Rio Grande network of over 100 miles of pathways stretching from Ogden to Provo, and the Canal Trail, connecting Clearfield to the many amenities on Antelope Drive in Layton.

Individuals, groups, organizations, or businesses can AdoptA-Trail to help keep our public spaces clean and welcoming. Volunteers help city officials with reporting damages and removing trash and debris from the trails. Adopt-A-Trail signs will be placed at the volunteer’s trail location in recognition of their effort for the community. You can apply and learn more at clearfield.city/parks-recreation/parks.

Lakeside Square Development Project

BY SHAUNDRA RUSHTON

The Lakeside Square Development Project is a mixed-use development located on the west side of Mabey Pond. The project will be built in two phases, the northern section, and the southern section. This article focuses solely on the northern section, which is intended to begin construction later this year. The southern section is still in the process of design and the developers will work with the City Council once a more complete design is ready for review.

The northern project area includes La Choi’s Noodle Parlor, the old Biomat building, and the land up to the pond. There will be 26,500 square feet of commercial space, 296 residential units, and 16,500 square feet of civic open space.

The civic open space will include a pedestrian walkway from the Marilyn Drive neighborhood to a beach and kayak launch at the pond. There will be a plaza/event area with strung lights for resident gatherings and an art plaza. A protected bike lane

will also be added to State Street in front of the development for increased bike access. We look forward to the beautiful civic space this project brings to Mabey Pond.

The businesses currently located in the construction zone have been offered temporary relocation and a spot in the finished commercial space. We are excited for the additional businesses this project will bring to the city.

Help

Clearfield City is currently hiring Lifeguards and Recreation Staff for the upcoming season.

We are looking for supervisors, recreation support, aquatic safety support, and more!

• Starting pay is $10-20 hourly.

• Clearfield City offers discounted passes to the Aquatic and Fitness Center and programs for all staff.

• Applicants must be 15 years of age and be able to fulfill the related duties.

• We host lifeguard classes, CPR training, and Red Cross Water Safety courses to certify new lifeguards.

FUN & EXCITEMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER PARKS & RECREATION

Egg Dive: Dive for eggs at the Aquatic & Fitness Center on Apr. 8 at 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Register online.

Member’s Date Night: Members, we’ll watch your kids while you enjoy a Friday night to yourselves. Mark your calendars for Mar. 24 from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Admission for each child is $8.

Preschool: Registration for the 2023-2024 school year opens Apr. 1. The class is for 3- or 4-year-olds and runs mid-Sept. to mid-May and follows the Teaching Strategies curriculum.

Spring Break Schedule: Our open plunge schedule will be updated on cafc.fun and social media@clearfieldaquaandfit for spring break on Apr. 3-7.

Swim Lessons: Swim lessons happen monthly; registration opens at the beginning of each month. Group and private lessons are available. Members and residents receive priority registration, which opens one day in advance.

Egg Hunt: Hunt for eggs on Apr. 8 at Fisher and Steed Park. The hunt begins at 10 a.m. No registration is required.

Youth Baseball: Register now for spring baseball. Tee-ball and machine pitch are open online.

Tiny Tot Soccer: Register your 3–4-year-old for spring soccer online.

Youth Soccer: New to Clearfield this year is a soccer league for grades K-2.

Adult Softball: The adult softball league is open for registration online.

Taxman: Register for the Taxman softball tournament online.

Pickleball: The Flip Flop pickleball tournament returns. Details and registration are available online.

Financial assistance is available for Clearfield City recreation programs and activities. Call 801-525-2700 to learn more.

COMMUNITY ARTS

All Shook Up: All Shook Up performances will be on March 17, 18, 24, & 25. Tickets are available for purchase now. More information is posted on social media@clearfieldcommunityarts.

Jr. Theatre: Summer Jr. Theatre auditions for the Little Mermaid are on Apr. 15.

Band Concert: Join the community band for their free Cowboy Concert at North Davis Jr. High on Apr. 20 at 7 p.m.

Community Band & Choir: We are looking for new members to join the Clearfield Community Band and Choir. Learn more by calling the Arts Center at 801-525-2779.

Kids Krafts: A crafting class is available at the Community Arts Center for kids aged 5-12.

New Programs: New things coming to the arts center in Mar. & Apr. Including paint night, crafts, card creation, pottery, and more. Learn more @clearfieldcommunityarts

“We love this little theater and all of our theater family there. Thanks for making this place another home for so many.”

–Glenna Shirley

SCHOOLS

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MARCH/APRIL EVENTS

Mar

All Elementary, Jr. High and High Schools

Mar 17: No School

Apr 3-7: Spring Break

CLEARFIELD HIGH

Mar 1: Region Jazz Festival

Mar 6: Boys Soccer 3:30 p.m.

Mar 7: Softball 3:30 p.m.

Mar 8: Baseball Northridge3 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse 4:30 p.m.

Band & Jazz/Percussion Concert 7 p.m.

Mar 9: Orchestra Concert 7 p.m.

Mar 10: Boys Soccer 3:30 p.m.

Mar 11: Boys Lacrosse Bulldog Brawl

Tournament TBA

Boys Soccer Davis Cup TBA

Falcettes Drill Showcase 6-7 p.m.

Mar 13: Softball Logan 3:30 p.m.

Mar 14: Baseball 3 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse Layton 4:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse 4:30 p.m.

Choir Concert 7 p.m.

Mar 15: Region Band Festival

Boys Soccer Fremont 3:30 p.m.

Mar 16: Softball Fremont 3:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse 4:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse Roy 4:30 p.m.

Mar 17: Boys Soccer 3:30 p.m.

Mar 21: Region Choir Festival Baseball & Softball

Syracuse

DAVIS COUNTY LIBRARY – Clearfield Branch

1 North Main St, Clearfield, UT • (801) 451-1840

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Mondays: Story Time 1:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: Play and Learn 10:30 a.m.

STEAM activities 3:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: Virtual Story Time 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays: Story Time 10:30 a.m.

Apr 20: Softball Weber 3:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse Roy 4:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse 4:30 p.m.

Apr 21: Baseball Davis 3:30 p.m.

Baseball 3:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer 3:30 p.m.

Apr 22: CHS Prom

Apr 24-25: State Jazz Festival

Apr 25: Baseball Layton 3:30 p.m.

Softball 3:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse 4:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse Syracuse 4:30 p.m.

Apr 26: Baseball 3:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer Farmington 3:30 p.m.

Apr 27: Softball Layton

Boys Lacrosse Davis 4:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse 4:30 p.m.

Apr 28: Baseball Layton 3:30 p.m.

Softball 3:30 p.m.

Apr 28-29: Jazz Band

Dinner Dance 7 p.m.

NORTH DAVIS JUNIOR HIGH

Mar 2: Wrestling Fairfield 3:15 p.m.

Mar 7: Band Concert 7 p.m.

Mar 9: Orchestra Showcase

Concert 6:30 p.m.

Mar 18: North End Wrestling Meet NHS

Mar 25: District Champ.

Wrestling Meet SHS TBA

Apr 27-29: Shrek Jr 7 p.m.

FUN THINGS TO DO

Clearfield Community

Concert Band Welcoming new members! Rehearsals Tuesdays at Clearfield Community Art Center 7–8:30 p.m. Email clearfieldcommunityband@ gmail.com for more information

Clearfield Community Choir

Spring session returns March 22!

Rehearsals Wednesdays at Clearfield Community Art Center 7:15 Everyone welcome, ages 15+ For more info visit art.center@clearfieldcity.org

Mar 3: The Reel Folk

Kenley Amphitheater, Layton 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. FREE

Mar 14: Food Truck Night Davis Hospital Weber Campus 5 p.m.

Mar 17, 18, 24, 25: Clearfield Community Arts Presents “All Shook Up” School Edition Clearfield Community Arts

Center Tickets at clearfield.city/ parks-recreation/arts-culture

Mar 17: Dylan Clough

Kenley Amphitheater, Layton

6 p.m. & 8 p.m. FREE

Mar 23 & 24: Antelope Island Buffalo

Run 25k, 50k, 50 Mile & 100 Mile Run

Antelope Island 6 a.m. Register at buffalorunadventures.com/buffalo-run

Mar 24: Cold War Victory Medal and Vietnam Medal Cermonies

Syracuse City Hall 5–7 p.m.

Apr 7: Wi-Five Woodwind Quintet

Kenley Amphitheater, Layton

6 p.m. & 8 p.m. FREE

Apr 13: Musicfest Concert Series

Bountiful Davis Art Center 7:30 p.m.

Apr 7 & 8: Layton Spring Home Show Davis Conference Center FREE

Apr 14: Cold War Victory Medal and Vietnam Medal Cermonies

Roy Hope Senior Center 5–7 p.m.

Apr 29: Ogden Astronomical Society

Star Party Antelope Island 6 p.m. Free event, regular park entry fees apply

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CITY EVENTS

Swim Lessons

Monthly group and private lessons available. Register at the beginning of each month at clearfield.life

Spring Soccer Register for the upcoming soccer season now at clearfield.life

Community Arts New programs in 2023! Follow Clearfield Community Arts Center on social media for details

Financial Assistance available for Clearfield City recreation programs. Call to learn more (801-525-2700)

Happy

Students of the Month A Bright Future Begins Here

Bryce Reed

Bryce is a senior at Clearfield High School. He is an excellent student who especially enjoys his hands-on classes. Welding is his favorite class as he can build what he wants, and he likes to work with his hands.

Bryce enjoys being involved at Clearfield and plays football as well as wrestles. Not only does he enjoy the sport but loves his coaches and teammates.

Like all Falcons, he loves the school spirit at Clearfield, yet more than that, he appreciates the environment at Clearfield High where everyone is kind to one another.

Shayla Uccardi

Shayla is a senior at Clearfield High School. She enjoys school and especially her performing arts classes. Shayla is in the choir and is heavily involved in the theatre where she just performed the role of the Wealthy Dowager in Murder in the Knife Room. Theatre is her favorite class because she enjoys performing, but she especially loves the community of friends she has there.

Shayla loves the school spirit that every Clearfield student has, and truly appreciates the way everyone is included and has a place to fit in at Clearfield High.

North Davis Communities That Care

BY VIVIANA FELIX

Communities that Care (CTC) is an evidence-based model that uses early intervention and prevention research to guide a community toward understanding their local needs, identifying and setting priorities, and implementing effective evidence-based strategies to address those needs. Using prevention science at its core, CTC promotes healthy youth development. The five-phase CTC process involves parents, schools, youth, city leaders, law enforcement, faith leaders, and other stakeholders who want to promote healthy youth development and improve youth outcomes by reducing problem behaviors.

North Davis Communities that Care coalition’s efforts in preventing substance use and mental health problems are driven by local data that tells us what is putting our kids at risk and want can be done to build protection. These are better known as Risk and Protective Factors Risk Factors are elements in a young person’s life that increase the likelihood of them engaging in unhealthy behaviors. Protective Factors buffer against risk by reducing the impact of risk or changing the way a young person responds to it. There are four areas of a child’s life where risk and protection can occur, these are Family, School, Community, and Peer Groups. As a coalition, we work towards reducing risk in the community for our youth and building protection so that they have the best opportunity at a healthy life.

Last January, the coalition selected its priorities for the next five years and will review and assess as new data emerges.

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”

—Ben Franklin

Connection Publishing Tribute to

Jaycelin Gray Trivino

April 9, 1995 - November 19, 2022

By Ryan Spelts

When I first met Jaycee, I was captured by her light. She and I had communicated via email because she had participated in our art contest but then we met when she applied for a part-time job with us. She was very busy at the time, and we made the decision to hire someone else because of the experience they had, but I sincerely told Jaycee that once an opening popped up I wanted to hire her. As it goes with a small business, that opportunity came up about six months later and I called Jaycee. She agreed to take on the role even though she was clearly overqualified for the work of gathering our calendar of events. As we got to know Jaycee, Melissa and I fell in love with her. She was incredibly talented and so loving. My wife even tried to play matchmaker with her because she was just so bright and wonderful. She was an artist, a performing artist, a teacher, a lover of all people, and a truly incredible example to all. As she and her new husband were planning on moving from Utah, she was going to take on a new role of writing for us in the coming months because she would be able to work virtually and stay connected to our community while she was away. We were excited about that possibility.

When I read a post early Monday morning, November 21, on Facebook by Mayor Berube announcing her death by accidental shooting, I was stunned in disbelief. That disbelief quickly turned into overwhelming sadness and I cried for two days. Here we are three months later and I am still crying. I cannot imagine how those who knew Jaycee even better are feeling. She left a hole in this world that simply cannot be filled. She is sincerely missed and though my personal beliefs are that she lives on and lived the type of life to be rewarded in the afterlife, she is still sincerely missed in this life. Farewell for now Jaycee

Jaycee’s full obituary will be posted at northogdenconnection.com/jaycee-gray-trivino-obituary if you would like to read it, unfortunately it would not fit here.

Jaycee’s Father, Steve, was kind enough to provide us with her obituary and photos. He also asked this of me, “It would be very meaningful to us, and a wonderful tribute to Jaycee if we could include this QR code and link give.weber.edu/Jaycee with a mention of this opportunity where others can contribute to the Jaycee Gray Trivino Art/Dance Memorial Scholarship at WSU. The scholarship will provide a tangible, meaningful remembrance of our daughter into perpetuity.

YOU HAVE VOTED, AND THE RESULTS ARE IN!

Clearfield 2022 Favorites RESULTS ISSUE

The voting results for your Connection Publishing Favorites Readers Poll 2022 are in!

This year is our biggest Favorites’ Poll yet! What a great year. More of you voted for your favorite places and business than ever before. We love this issue every year and are grateful for the support of the community and our amazing advertisers. The magazines wouldn’t be possible without them. Congratulations to all of the winners and runners up for the 2022 season. We hope you enjoy, as much as we do, reading about which businesses were your and your neighbor’s Favorites in 2022. Thanks to everyone who participated!

We hope you enjoy, as much as we do, reading about which businesses were your and your neighbors Favorite businesses in 2022. Thanks for all who participated.

The Favorites Winners!

Thank you for voting in our Readers’ Favorites Polls.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Theater

#1 AMC

Cinemark

Syracuse 6

Entertainment Venue

#1 Centerpoint Theater

Ziegfeld Theater

Family Fun Center

#1 The RUSH Funplex

Boondocks

Urban Air

AUTOS & VEHICLES

Tire Store

#1 Discount Tire

C&M Tires

Les Schwab

New Car Dealership

#1 Young Kia

John Watson

Ed Kenley Ford

Used Car Dealership

#1 Larry H. Miller

Baird Motors

Auto Repair Shop

#1 Master Muffler

Fowers Point S

Body Shop

#1 Perk’s Auto Repair

Car Wash

#1 Quick Quack Car Wash

Willy Wash

BEAUTY & FITNESS

Nail Salon

#1 Polished Pinkies

Textures Salon

Hair Salon

#1 Hair Haven

Day Spa

#1 Sego Lily

Medical Spa/Weight Loss

#1 Timeless

#1 Surface Medical

Massage #1 Beyond Spa

Health and Wellness Center

Gym/Personal Trainers

#1 Clearfield Aquatic Center

VASA

EOS

Tanning Salon

#1 Tanning Oasis

The Favorites Winners!

Thank you for voting in our Readers’ Favorites Polls.

Print Shop

#1 Gordon’s Copy Print

Alpha Graphics Layton

Art Gallery

#1 Bryson’s Rock Shop

Custom Framing

#1 Michael’s

Photographer

#1 Patty Franklin Photography

Affinity Photo Studio

FOOD & DRINK

Donut

#1 Krispy Kreme

Winegar’s

Coffee Shop

#1 Radiate Nutrition

Bean’s Coffee

Steak House

#1 Texas Roadhouse

Outback

Mexican Food

#1 Manuel’s El Burrito

Garcia’s

Pizza

#1 Rita’s Lucky Slice

Pizza Pie Cafe

Hamburger

#1 Pace’s Burger Bar

Crown Burger

Wendy’s Burley Burger

Fries

#1 Wendy’s McDonald’s Crown Burger

Appetizer #1 Applebee’s

Brewery/Distillery

#1 Rooster’s

Dessert

#1 Sprinkle Berry Cakes

Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

#1 Zeppe’s Riverdale

Baskin Robbins

Menchie’s

Chicken #1 Dirty Bird

Chick Fil A

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Sushi #1 Golden Ginger

#1 Tepanyaki

Dragon Hill

The Favorites Winners!

Thank you for voting in our Readers’ Favorites Polls.

Salad

#1 Café Rio

Italian

#1 Olive Garden

Soda Shop

#1 Radiate Nutrition

Swig

Fiiz

Smoothie

#1 Radiate Nutrition

Jamba Juice

Food Truck

#1 Zeppe’s Riverdale

Toasted Cheeser

Buffet

#1 Golden Corral

Chuck A Rama

HEALTH

Pharmacy

#1 Smith’s Pharmacy

Walgreen’s

OBGYN

#1 Dr. Karen Boheen

Dentist

#1 Lakeview Dental

#1 Monarch

Orthodontist

#1 Dr. Sheldon Peck

Dr. Coombs

Hospital

#1 Davis Hospital

McKay Dee Hospital

Ogden Regional

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Irish Best o’ The

Four of our favorite recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

March is the best reason to celebrate all things green, and Irish food is at the top o’ our list!

Irish food is hearty and comforting, with a familiarity and simplicity that makes preparing and eating it so very satisfying. Try some of our Irish favorites and see if you don’t leave the table feeling lucky!

Irish Potato Bites

by Melissa Spelts

12 red potatoes small

1 cup corn beef

½ cup cheddar cheese

1 Tbsp. melted butter

Salt & pepper to taste

Sour Cream

Green Onion - one bunch diced

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees

• On the stove cook your red potatoes in a big pot of boiling hot water until cooked. Our potatoes were done in about 15 minutes. If you poke the potatoes with a fork and it goes in easily, they are done. Pull from hot water and let cool.

• Cut cooled potatoes in half and dig out the middles, savethem in a bowl.

• Add cheese, corn beef and butter to your bowl of potato filling and mix together.

• Salt and pepper your mixture to taste and scoop into the potato halves.

• Place on a baking sheet and stick in the oven for 10 minutes.Remove from oven, serve with a dollop of sour cream and diced green onions.

Makes 22 Irish Potato Bites

Easy Irish Soda Bread

by Sabrina Lee

4 Cups flour

1 egg

4 Tbsp White Sugar

1 1/4 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup margarin, softened

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 tsp baking soda

1 Tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and lightly grease a large baking sheet

• Combine dry ingredients and margarine in a bowl

• Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg

• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly

• Form dough into a round loaf and place on prepared baking sheet

• Combine melted butter and ¼ cup of buttermilk, brush onto loaf

• Cut an X in the top of the loaf

• Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, check for doneness after 30 minutes, bake time is between 45 to 50 minutes. For added darker crust, you can continue to brush the butter/ buttermilk mixture on the loaf as it is baking.

Bangers & Colcannon Mash

by Cindy Jones

2, 12 oz packages pork large link sausages

2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, chopped into 2” cubes

4 Tbsp butter

1 red onion, sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ head of green cabbage, chopped

2 green onions, thinly sliced

2-3 Tbsp minced chives

¾ cup milk

7 oz block of Irish cheddar, grated (You can find Irish cheddar in the Smith’s or Lee’s deli)

Salt

Black pepper

Olive oil

• Place the chopped potatoes in a large cooking pot full of cold water. Season with a dash of salt and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer about 30 minutes.

• Pour 2 Tbsp of Olive oil to coat the bottom of a large skillet. Cook sausages about 5 minutes on each side, until brown. Add ½ cup of water to the skillet, reduce heat to medium and cook an additional 15-20 minutes/. When sausage is no longer pink,, remove from pan, cover with foil and keep warm in a low temperature oven.

• Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet (no need to rinse it- you want the sausage flavoring left in the pan!) Meld & add red onion. Saute for 5 minutes until tender. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.

• Stir in the cabbage and season with salt and black pepper. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and add the green onions.

• Drain the potatoes and set awside. Use the large cooking pot to melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add ½ tsp of salt and the milk and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked potatoes and use a masher to mash.

• Stir in the grated Irish cheddar. Once melted, stir in the cabbage mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Serve the sausages with the Colcannon on the side, sprinkle with chives and black pepper. Serve with a side salad or steamed cabbage.

Kendal’s Shepherd’s Pie

by Kendal Rae Jensen

1½ pounds ground lamb (or beef)

2½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

1 egg yolk

8 Tbsp Irish butter (1 stick)

1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk)

2 medium yellow onions, diced

2 carrots, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups red wine or beef broth

2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

3 Tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp thyme

½ tsp black pepper

½ cup frozen peas

1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese

2 Tbsp chives

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.

• Boil potatoes until fork tender and drain. Add cream (or milk), butter and egg yolk and mash or blend with a hand mixer. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Set the mashed potatoes aside.

• Brown ground meat and season with salt and pepper. Add the onions, carrots and garlic and cook until tender. Add flour and sauté for one minute. Deglaze with the wine or beef broth and increase the heat to high; bring to a boil, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, until the liquid is reduced by about half. Add the tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the thyme, pepper, peas, and cook until the peas are warmed through. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

• Dollop the mashed potatoes evenly over the filling. Spread the potatoes evenly over the stew and all the way to the edges of the skillet. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place the skillet on a baking sheet or large sheet of foil to catch any drips and bake until the filling is hot, the topping is lightly browned, and the edges are bubbly, about 30 minutes. (For more color, turn on the broiler and broil for the last 5 minutes, or until the top is golden.) Sprinkle with chives and serve.

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The Impressive Sterling Scholar

BY HAGEN COOK

volunteered over a hundred hours for Lakeside Elementary’s robotics program. Saying this, “The best part of volunteering was watching the students’ faces light up when they solved a tough problem they were facing.” Not only has he been able to gain more experience, but he has also been able to help others with similar interests.

Being a Sterling Scholar is an impressive feat that only a few students achieve each year. They must be charitable, committed to bettering themselves, leader-like, and have the desire to preserve the past while looking to improve the future. The Sterling Scholar program is sponsored by Deseret News. It started in 1962 to award students’ achievements in outstanding fields. Some of those out of Syracuse High School have become national merit scholars, and university math tutors, and that’s to name just a couple of their future ventures.

In order to become a Sterling Scholar at Syracuse High School, a student applies for a category they’re passionate about. The applicants are then evaluated based on their academic progress, work in the category that they previously selected, community involvement, and leadership skills. After they’re chosen, English teacher and Sterling Scholar Coordinator at Syracuse High, Karen Cheney, will help guide them through building a portfolio summarizing their accomplishments. Next, they go to compete within their region where judges will review their portfolios then interview and watch them to determine who is deserving to become a statewide Sterling Scholar. Those that do can be recognized by colleges with part or full tuition. However, those that don’t still walk away with more than pride. Syracuse High rewards them with a hundreddollar prize, recognizes them at graduation, and features them in the yearbook. Mrs. Cheney expresses her amazement at the impressive Sterling Scholars by saying, “I’m in awe of how much work these kids put in. How generous they are with their time as well as how disciplined they must be to balance their academics and extracurriculars. I enjoy seeing the effort they put into bettering their lives.” Syracuse High has thirteen scholars this year.

Syracuse High’s computer technology scholar, Parker Suzuki, plans to pursue a degree in computer science following high school. When it comes to the community portion, Parker has

Amber Kulbacki showcased the Sterling Scholar’s impressive leadership ability in business and marketing. The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) are business-related clubs in which she became an officer in both. As an officer, she’s planned their events while also leading her peers by example by taking a number of business classes and focusing on her passion.

Alexa Hatch has been singing and performing for a long time. It was only right that she became Syracuse High’s vocal performance Sterling Scholar. Alexa has shown off her hard work by participating in Clinton Idol, a singing contest. After being called back by the judges, she went on to perform at Clinton’s Heritage Days. Here she was able to showcase her impressive talent for vocal performance in front of a crowd.

Syracuse High is always looking for more candidates. Mrs. Cheney urges any student interested to start working as early as the ninth grade by recording their accomplishments, joining clubs, focusing on their education and community, and finding what they’re passionate about. Every Sterling Scholar has fostered their talents, worked hard, and remained committed to achieving this great accomplishment. There is much to be learned from them. Keep up with what they go on to do and follow their determined example by working to excel in what you are passionate about.

“I’m in awe of how much work these kids put in. How generous they are with their time as well as how disciplined they must be to balance their academics and extracurriculars.

I enjoy seeing the effort they put into bettering their lives.”

–Karen Cheney

THE CHAPEL THAT SERVED ALL

BY SABRINA LEE

The little chapel that sits on a small hill just outside of the Hill AFB Museum has borne witness to thousands of weddings, funerals, testimonies of faith, and gatherings over the last 80 years. Hill Field Chapel was built in 1942 and is the oldest building at Hill Field Air Force Base. This small chapel served as a place of worship for multiple religious groups. Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant services were all held in the chapel. In 1943, the Naval Base officers and enlisted men began attending services there. It’s use expanded to the surrounding community of Clearfield in 1943, when the Clearfield Latter Day Saint Ward started holding services there.

In May 1945, during Catholic services, a fire broke out. The inside of the chapel was a complete loss. The fire caused $10,000 worth of damage. All religious services were temporarily moved to the theater, and a complete renovation of the building took place. In 1948, the

chapel would be restored to its WWII appearance. This was no small task. The renovations and saving of the chapel were spear headed by Col. Nathan H. Mazer. Col. Mazer was a WWII veteran, chairman of the Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Utah, longtime volunteer at museum, and played an integral role in saving the chapel.

chapel was remodeled, and continued to be a place of worship to multiple religious denominations. And over the next 20 years, was a silent witness to thousands of more weddings, funerals, and celebrations. A new chapel was put into use on base in 1964. The original chapel then served as an education building and office space.

Set for demolition in 1984, the Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Utah funded the relocation to the museum grounds and restoration efforts. The

Restoration was completed in 1989. A rededication ceremony took place, making the Hill Field Chapel a permanent part of the museum grounds and to serve as a memorial park, and opening it to the community again for use. However, since the chapel was removed from its original place on base and is not tied to any one historical event or person, it is not eligible for the national register.

Col. Mazer passed away in 2006. In 2001, for his role in the saving of the chapel, it was renamed in after him in a dedication ceremony.Today, the Col. Nathan Mazer

Chapel sits just outside the base gates on museum grounds with a park setting surrounding it. Visitors can walk around the grounds and inside the chapel and read commemorative plaques and monuments that have been place as memorials to individuals, groups and organizations. As with all historic buildings, upkeep is always needed. The museum and base administration realize the historic significance the chapel represents to the community. Hill AFB announced on February 1st in an article on their website, that exterior renovations to make “the chapel more visually appealing and historical” has been funded by grants. The 80-year-old chapel will receive the care it needs, and continue to serve the community.

Photos used with permission from the Hill AFB Public Relation Office.

Hill Field Chapel March 1951

Hill Field Chapel was built in 1942 and is the oldest building at Hill Field Air Force Base.

Chapel being relocated to museum grounds

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