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April 2018
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CITY NEWS
Mayor's Message Season of Spring During the month of April we usher in the season of spring. It is a time when the earth begins a renewal process. It is a time when the earth awakens to a newness of life after the winter season. The flower buds, the leaf buds, and all vegetative growth begins to emerge as the earth takes on its fresh image.
We as citizens of this City need to unite and work together for the common good of everyone.
It is a time also when each of us should reflect on goals, opportunities, and a new direction that will bring about a brightness of hope and peace in our own lives and our families. It is a time also to reflect on the wonderful opportunity we have to live in North Ogden city. We have a great staff of employees who work hard to keep us comfortable and protected. Their skills and dedication are appreciated as we enjoy their service to our community. Spring is a metaphor for change. Some changes we eagerly await, and some we are not comfortable with. Some changes we plan and others arrive uninvited. To all these changes we seek the gift of your perspective, beckoning us to an expectation of hope and rebirth. May the sunlight and rain be reminders that we as citizens of this City need to unite and work together for the common good of everyone. Open your eyes to the changes that need to take place in your lives and awaken to a new life with perspectives that will benefit our friends and neighbors. Mayor Brent Chugg
Stay connected! The City's website has information on every department in the City.
www.northogdencity.com
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from the Editor A most beautiful time of year. The flowers and blooms will soon surround us and I for one am excited to see it. We have loved hearing from everyone who found Konnecto Kangaroo within the pages of last month’s magazine. This Melissa and Ryan Spelts month our contest is also a search and find but of a bigger scale. See the contest page for details. We are also in need of more submissions. Hikes or outdoor activities (camping, mountain biking, kayaking, etc.) that you are part of we would love for you to write a story about it. Recipes, Precious Pets, or any other ideas you might have. Email or call us to let us know your ideas. The best articles have come from the community. We look forward to hearing from you.
Happy Spring! Ryan Spelts, Publisher
APRIL ISSUE
2018
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DEPARTMENTS 5 | City News
28 | Business
10 | Community
30 | Home
22 | Local Focus
35 | Food
26 | Health & Wellness ON OUR COVER PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristina Case
EDITING Carolyn White Heather Godfrey COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORS Bailey Beckstrand
Hope Elmer Ken Young Steven Godfrey North Ogden Museum Adrienne Rees
Calendar of Events page 10 Restaurant Week page 20 Poppy Seed Bread page 35
Cover photo by Lucy Spelts North Ogden & Pleasant View Connection are published monthly by Connection PublishingŠ www.northogdenconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com | (801)721-3762
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City of North Ogden Updates Green Waste Pick up The City has scheduled the spring Green Waste Pick Up for May 14-18, 2018. Collection will be on your regular garbage day; however, the volume of material may delay collection a day or two. The regulations mentioned below MUST be followed when placing material out for collection. All materials must be in boxes, bundled with string, or bagged. Bush clippings and small tree limbs must be bundled and no longer than 5 feet in length. Weight limit is 75 pounds. Place materials in parkways, not in curb or waterways. This is a Green Waste Clean Up Only.
Community Question Corner BY JON CALL, CITY ATTORNEY/ADMINISTRATOR
Question: What is the Budget Process? Answer: We have had several questions come up about the budget process and how the City approves a specific budget with associated expenditures. The budgeting process is a Legislative process, which means it has to be reviewed and approved by the elected officials of the City. Most budget items are not voted upon by the general public. Currently, the finance department works with the Mayor and individual department heads to come up with a Draft Budget. This document is then presented to the City Council for their consideration. The Council holds several public meetings to discuss the various items which have been requested in the budget, often on a line by line review. Most of the larger projects are Council-driven projects coming from the vision/ goals of the Mayor and Council members. Before a Tentative Budget is approved, the Council holds a public hearing where any member of the public is invited to attend and provide feedback about the proposed expenditures. Once a Final Budget has been approved any changes to the amount allocated to each department or capital project need to be approved in a budget amendment. The Council may amend the budget at any time during the fiscal year (July-June) after a 14-day notice period and public hearing on the proposed amendments.
The compost facility is open at no cost May 14-18, 2018 from 8:00am to 4:00pm in addition to the regular hours on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. If you have questions if your items will be accepted contact Brian Galvez at 782-8111, or email bgalvez@nogden.org
Employee of the Month Rob Scott Rob Scott has been with the City for just over four years as the planning director. Rob has an extensive history in Planning and has worked for several organizations in Davis County, Weber County, Medford Oregon, as well as participated in several planning and community oriented organizations. Rob has helped guide the planning staff and City Council through some of the most difficult development proposals the City has seen. Rob’s professional approach to the land use process is very appreciated by the various applicants who consistently tell the City leadership how nice it is to work with Rob and his team. Rob and his family enjoy the outdoors and spend a lot of time at their property up in the hills working on the family yurt and creating a little piece of paradise. Rob also has a great collection of wildlife photos and other items he has gathered through the years.
This recurring section of the magazine will be devoted to answering common questions by residents and businesses in our community. If you have questions about proper procedures, city code, building permits, community events, how-to's, or other city-related questions, please send an email to jcall@nogden.org.
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CITY NEWS
Spring Clean Up
Yard Waste * Appliances * Electronics * Recyclables * Tires
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No commercial waste or dumping
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Household garbage that belongs in your weekly garbage pick-up
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Hazardous waste or materials
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Waste from residents of other cities
May 12 & May 19: 8:00am to 6:00pm May 14-18: 8:00am to 6:00pm Proof of current North Ogden residency is requirered (driver’s license or City utility bill) Large dumpsters will be staged at the Green Waste Facility to accept the following items FOR FREE: •
Large household trash items (furniture, mattresses, bed frames, etc
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Used tires and car batteries
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Green waste including branches, leaves, weeds, etc
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Paint (must be dried with kitty litter)
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Cardboard, plastic and glass
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Appliances and electronics
*Used oil will be accepted by Jiffy Lube and Autozone during regular business hours
Shred Day
May 18th, 9 am to Noon . South side of 505 East 2600 North Sponsored by America First Credit Union and North Ogden City
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CITY NEWS CITY NEWS
City Council Meetings The Mayor and Council welcome your input and attendance at the council meetings held the first four Tuesdays of every month starting at 6pm (not held on the 5th Tuesday of the month, if applicable). Check www.northogdencity.com for changes. Work sessions are held as needed on the first Tuesday of each month.
Mayor: Brent Chugg - 801- 737-9836 bchugg@nogden.org Council Members: Cheryl Stoker - 801-782-9302 cstoker@nogden.org
Flood Zones
Questions regarding flood zones should be directed to Gary Kerr, Building Official at 801-737-2214. FEMA flood maps are available for your review at the city offices. We also have elevation certificates.
Questions, comments, accolades? Go to www.northogdencity.com/i-want-to/contact-us or see community contacts, right, for information.
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Phillip Swanson - 801-940-2111 pswanson@nogden.org Carl Turner - 801-737-0398 cturner@nogden.org Blake Cevering - 801-549-8202 bcevering@nogden.com City Hall: 801-782-7211 Planning Director:
801-737-2220 Rob Scott - rscott@nogden.org
City Recorder/ H.R. Director: 801-737-9830 Annette Spendlove - aspend@nogden.org Building:
801-737-2213 Gary Kerr - gkerr@nogden.org
Police:
Business 801-782-7219 Dispatch 801-629-8221 Emergency 911 Chief Lance Call - lcall@nogden.org Paul Rhoades - prhoades@nogden.org
Public Works Director: 801-782-8111 David Espinoza - despinoza@nogden.org Shelly Robison - srobison@nogden.org Parks & Recreation: 801-737-0587 Tiffany Staheli - tstaheli@nogden.org Becca Godfrey - bgodfrey@nogden.org Jesse Felter - jfelter@nogden.org Justin Rasmussen - jrasmussen@nogden.org City Admin./ City Attorney: Jon Call - jcall@nogden.org 801-737-9846 Senior Center: 801-782-6211
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CITY NEWS
Swimming Lessons 2018 Registration Begins: ......................................April 1, 2018 Registration Fee: ...................................................$47.00 per individual Discounted Fee (North Ogden Residents): .............$32.00 per individual 2018 Session Dates (8 classes, 30 min each, Monday-Thursday Classes): Session 1: .......................................June 4 - June 14 Session 2: .......................................June 18 - June 28 Session 3: .......................................July 9 - July 19 Session 4: .......................................July 23 - August2 Session 5: .......................................August 6- August 16 Saturday Only Classes (4 classes, 40 min each) June: ............................................June 9 - June 30 July: .............................................July 14 - August 4
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COMMUNITY
April Calendar of Events Orion: Baseball – South Ogden @ Orion – 3-5pm
SCHOOL EVENTS April 2-6 SPRING BREAK – NO SCHOOL
April 18 North Ogden Elementary: Kindergarten Roundup Weber: Track – Davis @ Weber – 3-5pm Weber: Baseball – Layton @ Weber – 3:30-5:30pm Weber: Choir Large Group – 4-9pm Weber: Community Council
Have a great Spring Break!
April 10 Weber: Baseball – Davis @ Weber – 3:30-5:30pm Weber: Boys Soccer @ Northridge – 3:30-5:30 pm Weber: Boys Tennis @ Clearfield – 3:305pm
April 11 Weber: Track – Weber/Northridge @ Layton – 3-5:30pm Pioneer Elementary: Kindergarten Roundup Lomond View Elementary: Kindergarten Roundup Green Acres Elementary: Kindergarten Roundup April 12 Weber: State Drama Competition (April 12-14) Weber: Girls Golf @ The Barn Weber: Boys Soccer – Layton @ Weber – 3:30-5:30pm Weber: Boys Tennis – Fremont @ Weber – 3:30-5pm Weber: Region Band – 3:30-8:30pm Weber: Softball – Northridge @ Weber – 3:30-5:30pm NOJH: Baseball @ Wahlquist – 3-5pm Orion : Baseball – Orion @ T.H. Bell – 3-5pm MMA: April 12-13 – 4th Grade History Fair April 13 Weber: Baseball – Davis @ Weber – 3:305:30pm NOJH: Track @ Bonneville High – 3-5pm NOJH: Solo Night – 7-8:30pm Orion : Track @ Fremont – 3-6:30pm April 14 Weber: ACT Testing Date April 17 Weber: Baseball – Syracuse @ Weber – 3:30-5:30pm Weber: Boys Soccer – Syracuse @ Weber – 3:30-5:30pm Weber: Boys Tennis – Syracuse @ Weber – 3:30-5pm Weber: Softball – Weber @ Clearfield – 3:30-5:30pm NOJH: Baseball – Bell @ NOJH – 3-5pm 10 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // April 2018
April 19 Weber: Girls Golf @ Glen Eagle – 12-4pm Weber: Boys Soccer Fremont @ Weber – 3:30-5:30pm Weber: Boys Tennis @ Layton – 3:30-5pm Weber: Softball @ Layton – 3:30-5:30pm NOJH: Baseball @ South – 3-5pm NOJH: District String Solo & Ensemble – 5:45-8:15pm Orion: Class Officer Election Skits – 8:309am Orion: Baseball – Orion @ Snowcrest – 3-5pm Orion: Track Meet – Orion @ Weber – 3-6:30pm April 20 Weber: Track @ Box Elder Invite – 3-5pm Weber: Baseball @ Layton – 3:30-5:30pm NOJH: Track @ Weber High – 3-6pm Orion: Spring Dance – 6-8pm MMA: Early Out April 21 Majestic – Kindergarten Roundup – 2pm April 24 Weber: Baseball – Weber @ Northridge – 3:30-5:30pm Weber: Tennis – Davis @ Weber – 3:305pm Weber: Softball – Davis @ Weber – 3:305:30pm NOJH: Baseball – Snowcrest@ NOJH – 3-5pm Orion: Baseball – Sand Ridge @ Orion – 3-5pm Night of Hope - 6pm-9pm Weber High School April 25 Weber: Class Officer/Cotillion Assemblies – 9-9:45am Weber: Track –Weber/Fremont @ Syracuse – 3-5:30pm Weber: Baseball @ Northridge – 3:30-
Spring sports now in session! Support the tennis, baseball and track teams! 5:30pm Weber: Night of Hope – 6-9pm April 26 Weber: Girls Golf @ Davis Park – 12-4pm Weber: Boys Soccer – Clearfield @ Weber – 3:30-5:30pm Weber: Boys Tennis @ Northridge – 3:305pm Weber: Softball @ Syracuse – 3:305:30pm NOJH: Baseball - NOJH @ Sand Rigde – 3-5pm Orion: Baseball @ Roy Jr. – 3-5pm April 27 Weber: Baseball – Northridge @ Weber – 3:30-5:30pm NOJH: Track @ Bonneville High – 3-6pm Orion: Track @ Fremont – 3-6:30pm April 28 Weber: Band - State Solo and Ensemble Weber: Track @ Davis Invite – 8am-5pm Weber: Senior Cotillion Dinner/Dance – 7-9:30pm April 30 Orion: National Jr. Honor Society Induction Ceremony – 6-7:30
COMMUNITY
SENIOR EVENTS North View Senior Center 485 E. 2550 N. North Ogden, Utah Mondays 8:30 am - Ceramics 10:00 am - Line Dancing 1:00 pm - Computer Lab 2:00pm - Tap Dancing Tuesdays 9:30 am - Art 10:00 am - Line Dancing 12:30 pm - Weight Lifting (Strength Exercises) 12:30 pm - MahJong Wednesdays 9:00 am - Wood Carving 9:30 am - Bridge 10:00 am - Line Dancing
12:30 pm - Pinochle Thursdays 1:00 pm - Center Opens 1:00 pm - Tap Dancing 5:00 pm - Dinner 5:30 pm – Entertainment Thursdays 5:30 Entertainment April 5 – Singalong April 12 – Karaoke April 19 – Randy Burgess April 26 - Bingo Fridays 8:30 am - Zumba 8:30 am - Ceramics 9:30 am - Bridge 10:00 am - Yoga (bring own mat)
Gary Romer Dance and Potluck – Saturday April 21 Foot Clinic 2nd and 3rd Wed. - 10:00am Blood Pressure Clinics available, please ask when For Seniors 55 or older Lunch 11:45 AM - Mon, Tues, Wed, and Fri Dinner 5:00 PM - Thurs (Opens at 1:00 PM) Prices Seniors over age 60 - $3.00 Seniors under age 60 - $6.00 Hours Mon. Tues. Wed. 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thurs. 1:00 PM-7:30 PM Fri. 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Special Events and Activities Grief Class – Thursday, April 2 – 2:30 pm Game Day – Saturday, April 7
FREE FAMILY FUN EVENTS Tuesdays in April North Ogden City Council Meeting – 6pm April 3 Utah Author Panel, Brigham City Library – 7-8:30pm
April 11 WWII Lecture Series with Dr. Alice Yang – WSU Library – 1pm Jazz and the Station – Union Station – 7-8pm Best ‘N West Barrel Race – Golden Spike Center – 7pm-Midnight
April 4 Rocky Mtn. Barrel Racing Jackpot Rodeo – Golden Spike Center – 6:30-11:30pm
April 12 Piece of Mind Quilt Guild – Eden Bowery – 6:30-8:30pm
April 5 Freed Team Roping Competition – Golden Spike Center – 6-11pm
April 13 WWII Lecture Series with Andrea Kaye Carter – Union Station – 7pm
April 6 Spring into School Readiness – Newgate Mall – 10am-6pm Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll – 6-9pm
April 14 Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking Ceremony – 450 15th St. Ogden – 1010:30am
April 7 Infant CPR – Davis Hospital – 9-10am
April 16 Free Monday Concert ft. Tad Calcara & The New Deal Swing – Peery’s Theater – 7-9pm
April 9 Mommy and Me Food Sense – USU Extension Office Kaysville – 9:3010:30am Ogden Concert Band Spring Family Concert – Peery’s Egyptian Theatre – 7-9pm April 10 Utah Youth Rodeo – Golden Spike Center – 5-10pm Pleasant View City Council Meeting – City Hall – 6-8:30pm
April 17 Freed Team Roping Competition – Golden Spike Center – 6-11pm April 18 Rocky Mtn. Barrel Racing Jackpot Rodeo – Golden Spike Center – 6:30-11:30pm April 20 WWII Lecture Series with Lorrie Rands – Union Station – 7pm
April 21 Beginner’s Archery Clinic – Hardware Ranch, Hyrum – 10am-Noon Aviation Open House – Skywest Hangar, SLC – 9am-1pm April 23 STEAM Family Lego Night – Preregistration Required – Brigham City Library – 7-8:30pm April 25 Best ‘N West Barrel Race – Golden Spike Center – 7pm-Midnight
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HISTORY
The Minerva Hickman home
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Both Minerva Hickman and her grand-daughter Minerva Kohlhepp Tiechert lived in this home for decades
A
lthough it is unknown who originally built the home located at 2646 N. 650 E., it was purchased by Minerva Wade Hickman in 1868. Minerva had left her husband, William Hickman, also known as “Wild Bill Hickman,” who was a body guard to LDS presidents Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. Moving to North Ogden to be nearer to her brother, Minerva made the adobe bricks herself to enlarge the home for her five children. She remained in the home for 52 years, passing away in 1918. The youngest of Minerva and Bill’s children, Mary Ella Hickman, married Fred Kohlhepp in 1886, and they became the parents of eight children. Their two oldest children were born in her mother Minerva’s home in North Ogden, the second child who was born in 1888 was named Minerva Kohlhepp after her grandmother. Minerva Kohlhepp’s family moved to Idaho, where she developed cataracts from the hot, windy summer there, and moved back with her grandmother to recover. She Minerva Kohlhepp Tiechert , graduated from eighth grade Minerva Hickm an's granddaughte r, live d in her Grandmoth from “The Red Brick School” er's home an d ca red for in North Ogden while living her. with her grandmother.
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Minerva Kohlhepp studied art for several years and was married in 1917 to Herman Teichert. She stated in 1957, “Because I was born and grew up beside an Indian reservation, I paint Indians, horses, and western history.” She went on to become a famous Utah artist, completing an ambitious series of paintings of the Book of Mormon. Minerva donated the series to BYU in 1969 and later died in Provo in 1976. The home was later purchased by the Erroll and Lettice Rich family. One of the Rich’s grandchildren now lives in the home.
Minerva Wade Hickman is seated. She lived in the home for 52 year, passing away in 1918. CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // April 2018 13
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Weber High School STANDOUT BY STEVEN GODFREY
school, without necessarily being recognized for it. Hawks said, “We are the eyes and ears of the counselors. We are trained on the warning signs of suicide and depression. This helps us recognize people in crisis and be able to help them, or get them help.” To that cause, the group tries subtly to be kind. Hawks first got involved with the HOPE squad when he was in 8th grade and it was known as the Student Response Team. He was nominated by teachers as someone they felt students would be comfortable talking to. On top of that, he was someone who could make others happier and make a difference. Jen Paige, a counselor at Weber High and the advisor of the HOPE squad said, “I selected Brad to be the Hope Squad President because he has always exhibited a sincere desire to serve others. He is consistently kind to all he meets, and is willing to help in any way he can. Brad is extremely organized and he has done a phenomenal job with keeping the HOPE Squad on track.”
Leading the HOPE Squad at Weber High, Brad Hawks wants to spread happiness and inclusion In a world that is becoming increasingly dark, Brad Hawks, senior at Weber High, desires to fill it with something lighter, something better. His message? Hope. “We want to bring hope to the school and help people feel like they are important,” Hawks said. “Because they matter,” he adds. For this reason, Hawks has led the Weber High HOPE Squad, acting as its President throughout his senior year of high school. HOPE stands for Hold On, Pause, Encourage and was founded by Dr. Greg Hudnall who initially implemented the program in the Provo school district. It has since proven successful in nearly all school districts in Utah while also spreading across the country. The HOPE squad acts like an underground organization that sets the tone or atmosphere for the school year, meant to combat the recent and alarming rise in teen suicides. “We set a positive tone because I’ve seen the happiness we spread and the smiles are contagious,” said Hawks. Inside the HOPE Squad is a group of students who are trained to help with mental health awareness and suicide prevention. They are also a team to be nice and spread that goodness throughout the
After being nominated, Hawks wanted to put his all into it. “I wanted to help others and spread happiness to the student body,” he said. Since 8th grade, Hawks has done just that with this year no exception. “We are currently handing out clothespins with positive affirmations and compliments secretly. We have also handed out candy, stickers, bubbles, and pins before school.” On top of that, Hawks leads the way during HOPE week, training the student body on important issues, and representing the club in the Mr. Weber pageant. Paige claims she couldn’t have picked a better president for this year. “Brad is just such a nice young man, someone who really embodies what the HOPE Squad is about. He is a great example to Weber High of hope and kindness.” If there is a message that Hawks hopes to leave Weber High and future students with, it’s this: “You never know what someone might be going through, so we should be kind and treat everyone with respect.”
“We want to bring hope to the school and help people feel like they are important. Because they matter." -BRAD HAWKS
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Students of the Month
Some schools award multiple students of the month. We honor a selected few here. For the full list of students, visit www.northogdenconnection.com
Alex Griffeth
Caleb Sears
Weber High School Ms. Fullwood chose Alex Griffeth for her outstanding work ethic and dedication to her grade and classwork. Alex is in her physics and FLEX class. In both periods, she is consistently working on her school work with a positive attitude and it pays off. Her grades in her class are always in the top percentile. It is not unusual for her to have a 100% or higher on her individual assignments and as her total grade. If she has any questions, she doesn’t hesitate to ask and makes sure she understands the concepts, not just how to do the problems. Alex is a wonderful example to those around her. She helps her peers freely and is friendly to everyone. Everywhere she goes, she wears a smile and lets her sweet disposition show. She is a great student and an outstanding person. Alex is ethical, kind, and helpful, trying her best to reach her highest potential and uplift her peers along the way. Ms. Fullwood said that it has been a privilege and a joy teaching Alex.
Cyndel Bunner
North Ogden Junior High School Mr. Lane said that this is the second year that he has had Cyndel Bunner in his class. He said, “last year, if you would have asked me if I would ever nominate her for student of the month, I would have said, ‘no way’.” This month, without any hesitation, he says that Cyndel was the first person he thought of for this honor. What a turnaround! The difference in Cyndel’s attitude toward class, her effort made to learn, and her citizenship in the class has all changed for the better. Mr. Lane is so proud of the choices that Cyndel has been making in regards to her education and in the way that she acts in class. Mr. Lane wants her to know that he really appreciates the effort that she has made to succeed in his class, both academically and in your citizenship. He then says, “Thomas Edison once said that if we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves. You are capable of great things, Cyndel, keep up the good work!”
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Maria Montessori Academy People who value connections and relationships are often the ones who bring their community together. They look out for others, share a smile when it’s needed most, and offer help for even the hardest tasks. This is certainly true in the case of our student of the month, Caleb Sears. Caleb is in ninth grade and has been a student at Maria Montessori Academy since 2011 when he was in third grade. He is a self-motivated, hardworking student. He also has a great sense of humor. Caleb loves movies—both watching them and making them with friends. He also reads (mostly fantasy/sci-fi) and writes his own books and short stories. He especially enjoys writing fan fiction pieces related to Star Wars because he can share his fan theories in them. Caleb is a very loving and fiercely loyal person. If he attended the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry instead of MMA (which he desperately wishes he did . . . who can blame him?), he would definitely be a Hufflepuff. His ultimate goal in life is to become a YA fiction author or a screenwriter. However, while he is working toward that goal, he thinks about becoming a librarian like his dad. When other students describe Caleb, they always use the word kind.
Tyla Longfellow
Orion Junior High School Tyla Longfellow is a ninth grade student at Orion Junior High. She says the best thing about Orion is the support that she gets. Tyla has worked hard to do her best this year and continues to strive for good grades. Her personal goal is to do something that she loves and her academic goal is to pass all of her classes with A’s and B’s. She is talented in many ways and loves to ride and take care of her horses. In the future, she would like to become a vet. Her teachers and administrators say they are lucky to have Tyla at Orion and wish her the best!
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that the car is simultaneously in four separate intersections spread out over a quarter of a mile.
BY KEN YOUNG
All houses and businesses in North Ogden and Pleasant View will soon have their street addresses changed due to serious problems with street numbers and names which is wreaking havoc on our modern mapping system. The problem has recently come to the forefront with the advancement of new technology. For decades, there have been minor problems with inconsistencies in our addressing system but the troubles have been minor nuisances. Recently a major problem has come to light due to self-driving cars, which are quickly moving from science fiction to an everyday reality. As self-driving cars are being tested throughout the country, technologists are working with communities across the nation to help them realign and sometimes readdress their streets and homes so that the technology can work safely, without problems. North Ogden and Pleasant View are at the forefront of this change because of years of misaligned cartography. One example of a problem area is the intersection southeast of Weber High School. The autonomous test cars currently proceed correctly until they reach the intersection of Weber High Drive and 300 west. Or is this intersection actually 3100 N and 250 W? It is currently marked as both. Pleasant View City recognizes the intersection as 3500 N 300 W and North Ogden City sees the intersection as 3100 N 250 W. Both cities cannot be right. At least one of them has to be wrong and the self driving cars don’t know which one is right. With that confusion the test cars go into a digital meltdown and default safety systems take control. Sitting in the middle of the intersection with the left front tire at 3500 N 300 W, the left rear tire at 3100 N 300 W, the right front tire at 250 W 3500 N and the right rear tire at 3100 N 250 W, the onboard computers suddenly calculate
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One of the autonomous test cars attempted to work through the perplexing data and became stuck in a self made round-about, circling the intersection, every split second calculating it was in one intersection but then recalculating that it was 400 yards away, move one inch then recalculate back to the previous intersection. This malfunction went on for some time, the car just circling the intersection at 3 mph unable to correct itself until the control center in California overrode the onboard system and shut the car down. By then the car’s system was so confused it had to be It is also important towed away and reprogramed. The to remember that problem is spread through both of our beloved cities and will need to be at the beginning of April is a day for corrected. jokes and maybe Please watch for an upcoming even a spoof article. announcement regarding your soon to be adjusted address.
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OGDEN RESTAURANT WEEK Ogden Restaurant Week is here and I can't wait to try and eat at all 25 restaurants. I am a regular downtown diner, but the menu options offered up during this event are impossible to resist. If you haven’t been to Ogden Restaurant Week, it works like this: 25 of Ogden’s best independent, locally-owned restaurants will be featuring a fixed two-course lunch for $10 and three-course dinner for $17. These taste bud tingling specials will be offered from April 12-21st. The opportunity to try multiple menu items makes this the perfect opportunity to get out and sample some restaurants that you’ve been eager to try, or experience something new at your go-to eatery. I hope that everyone in the community will have the opportunity to indulge in at least one restaurant (but hopefully more!) during this week. The restaurants do an amazing job, it is truly a fun experience and a great way to support local businesses and find your next favorite restaurant.
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Because I love restaurant week, and I think you should too, here is my official guide to getting the most out of Ogden Restaurant Week.
STEP 1 Look at menus. With so many restaurants to choose from, start exploring your options by going to OgdenRestaurantWeek.com. If you do this when you are hungry, be ready for the torture!
STEP 2 Choose the restaurants you want to visit. With 25 participating restaurants this is the hardest step of all. The event lasts 10 days so if I eat out every meal for lunch and dinner I can squeeze them all in! Knowing that this isn’t likely, you can narrow your choices by selecting places you’ve never been, in order to try something new. It’s also pretty hard to resist your favorites, though, and this is a great opportunity to try a different menu item or be able to enjoy dessert.
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Make reservations. They definitely aren’t required, but it’s always nice to know your table is waiting for you. If you want to call ahead to guarantee your spot, phone numbers are on OgdenRestaurantWeek.com. Another thing that isn't required is pre-payment. Just show up and eat your heart out!
STEP 4 Make a night of it. There are plenty of things to do around Downtown Ogden, so why not make a night of it? See a movie at the Megaplex Theaters, catch some waves at the Flow Rider, paint a picture at Liquid Canvas or check out some of Ogden’s art culture at one of the 18 nearby art studios. For a full list of events right at your fingertips, download the One Ogden App.
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Youth Council Update: Leadership Training Last month, as a youth council, we had an amazing opportunity to go to a three day leadership training. It was amazing and inspirational! This year the theme was rise above, stand together, be the good. We got to hear from wonderful speakers that taught us how to do these things. Rise Above We learned that to rise above we need to set goals for the future and not dwell on the past. The first night there was a hypnotist, Shawn Paulsen. His show was fantastic! What made his show interesting is that he is blind and has a terminal illness, but he didn't let this pull him down.Instead he took the opportunity to rise above and learn how to still do what he loves. Stand Together At this conference we got to listen to Steve McKell. He was kidnapped at gunpoint when hewas 15. He was a quick thinker and was able to escape captivity. He taught us when we stand together and help each other we are able to overcome the trials of life. Be the Good At this training we had the chance to split up and meet with other youth from different councils. As new groups we got to
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participate in different service projects. Some groups went to retirement homes and played games with the elderly, some collected donations for the food bank or helped with an after school reading program. My team went to Zootah and cleared the paths of snow, sticks, leaves and other debris. It was so fun to see how much good we could all accomplish in such little time. One speaker, Dan Davis, spoke about following our gut. If we follow our gut, we can be the good. When we are the good, we change the world. It was such an amazing conference and I was able to learn how to become a better leader and person. I was also able to meet many new and awesome people. I even got to eat dinner with Rusty Lindquist, one of the speakers. He taught us that we can achieve anything as long as we believe in ourselves and we don't let anyone weigh us down.
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Living with Depression DEPRESSION MAY BE THE MOST DISCUSSED PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEM IN THE COUNTRY. Unfortunately, as common as it is to hear about it, depression is often only vaguely understood. This article is designed to shed some light on a few factors that create depression and some things that can help alleviate it.
brain is designed to identify problems and solve them. If you’ve been through damaging or traumatic experiences in the past, the urge to obsess about your problems may be stronger than normal. Instead of relying on willpower, try replacing the rumination with these practices:
WHAT IS DEPRESSION? Depression is different for everybody, but there are some common ingredients that usually create deep depression. Most depressed people are facing something that is stretching their ability to cope. In response to that struggle, they sometimes do things that are meant to help but actually do more harm than good. These include: Ruminating. People who tend to get depressed often devote tremendous energy toward thinking their way out of their difficult circumstances and painful feelings. Unfortunately, instead of providing relief, this often results in an endless review of their worst experiences and scrutiny of past mistakes. We call this repetitive and damaging process rumination. Critical self-reflection. Depressed people are often quick to blame themselves for their difficulties, believing if they could just change themselves they could fix their problems. But as people ruminate on their faults, they often come to conclusions that are overly harsh and don’t leave much room for hope. Isolation. Because they feel overwhelmed, exhausted, flawed and alone, depressed people often isolate themselves. Connecting with others looks much less appealing when you are tired and feel like nobody can understand or tolerate the problem that’s consuming you. It can be very tempting to stay home or hop into bed. Even if you muster the strength to go out, you may still feel isolated as you feel you have to hold back your feelings and act like everything is okay. These ingredients quickly create a downward spiral. As people ruminate, criticize and isolate themselves, the world feels increasingly lonely and fruitless.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I’M DEPRESSED? Your problems may feel insurmountable, but there is good reason to feel hopeful. If you’re feeling stuck in depression, try doing the following: •
Resist rumination. This is easier said than done. Your
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Talk about your feelings. Rumination happens when you try to solve your overwhelming feelings by thinking about them alone. You’re better off talking about how you feel with someone you trust.
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Find creative outlets for your feelings. Writing, drawing, making music or another creative project can help you process a feeling more effectively than ruminating about it.
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Get some space and calm down. Of course you need to face your problems, but you’ll do your best problem solving when you’re feeling calmer. Give yourself permission to go on a walk, meditate, exercise or find some other activity that can occupy your mind.
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Challenge self-criticism. Pay attention when you start to criticize yourself. Would you think the criticism was fair or constructive if it was directed toward someone else? Try to imagine a compassionate response to someone in your circumstances and apply it to yourself.
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Get help! If you start to feel stuck in depression, the sooner you get professional help, the better. When contemplating getting help, people often ask themselves if they need a professional, assuming that they need to be completely overwhelmed or in grave danger before seeing a professional. Not necessarily true, if professional help will make you feel better it is better to get help.
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Be patient. If you’re depressed, you can do all the right things and not feel any differently for a while. Seeking treatment, making connections, getting out, exercising, opening up and staying engaged in your hobbies can be helpful, but results require time. Take small steps toward re-engaging with life and the people around you, knowing that the benefits come gradually.
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BUSINESS
Got Dirt Housecleaning BY RYAN SPELTS
Some of the world’s largest companies were started during economic recessions. Proctor and Gamble, General Motors, Disney, Tollhouse and Allstate just to name a few.
Tami Jo started her company eleven years ago to support herself and her two children. She hires other single moms and has learned that helping others is a core business value.
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Tami Jo Esplin of Got Dirt Housecleaning started her company during a personal economic struggle. She was a single mother that had lost her job. An economic downturn was just starting and jobs were hard to come by. She got a job working for a house cleaner, but this lady wouldn’t pay her on time. After being late on one paycheck and then missing another paycheck entirely, Tami Jo quit and took an opportunity to start cleaning on her own for one client, her landlord. Intimidated at the thought of owning her own business, she just started working for the apartment complex where she lived to help cover her rent. She struggled to even buy food for her small family of two children. For the first time in her life, she needed assistance. She received food stamps for three months, and though she still qualified based on her income after the initial three months, she decided she would make it on her own and turned down the state assistance from then on. Her landlord had her clean out
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Tami Jo Esplin believes in helping people with her cleaning services, and employing single moms. apartments in her complex that had been vacated in preparation for the next renter. The owner told her that she was saving him considerable money because of the quality of her work he was able to pay less to turn around each apartment. The owner was so impressed with her work that he encouraged her to get a business license and start taking on other clients. She worked very hard by herself for 11.5 years. Working primarily by word of mouth with a reputation for doing the job right, her business grew quickly. She had a waiting list for years where she couldn’t fit another job in and people would wait until she had an opening. Then she started to have some health problems. She was diagnosed with cancer and had 15 surgeries over a two year span. She had to start hiring and learning to train people to clean properly and make sure the quality of her company’s work remained in check, even though she was often stuck in bed for months at a time. She has a passion for cleaning because she really likes helping people. She started to realize how important her service was when she had some elderly clients that would not have been able to stay in their homes without the cleaning service. It always felt so good to her to be able
to help out. She also saw the freedom a cleaning service gave to people. Single parents, busy professionals and even just overwhelmed moms all love the service she provides. Coming from humble beginnings, she keeps her prices low. Even though she has had people tell her to raise her prices, she chooses not to because she wants to help more people. She also has a soft spot for single moms. Most of her 11 employees are single moms. She knows what they are dealing with and how challenging life can be as a single parent. We have loved having GotDirt Cleaning at our house. They do a great job and it sure relieves some stress to have the house cleaned regularly. My wife still says today that when I first hired Tami Jo’s company it was the best gift she has ever received. Tami Jo married her husband Roger eight years ago. He works as an operations manager for Le Bus. The two of them enjoy family time with their four children and three grandchildren. They love camping, fishing and floating down the river. We have become friends with Tami Jo and wish her continued success in her growing company. Got Dirt is now hiring for two open positions.
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nter Vivos is partnering with Peace Legal to open a new office on Historic 25th Street in Ogden. There will be an open house at the new location on April 13th.
Vivos has developed a model to provide quality estate planning at a fraction of what other law firms charge. Our clients still get a Cadillac service at a Honda price.
I am excited about the partnership because, although Inter Vivos and Peace Legal practice in different areas of the law, both firms have the same goal of providing peace of mind. Inter Vivos focuses on estate planning and maintaining peace between family members as assets are transferred after someone’s death. Peace Legal focuses on business and family law, making it possible for individuals and families to find peace knowing that they are protected against personal liability on the business side and providing stability for children when marriages fail.
This is only possible because we have over 50 attorneys specializing in 24 different practice areas that stay up to date on the latest changes in the law. There are constant changes in federal and state laws, making it nearly impossible for one attorney to be an expert in every field. Our cooperative system allows us to collaborate with each other and handle any estate planning question that comes through our door. Our 50+ attorneys are currently licensed in 16 states, giving us the ability to handle many out of state cases as well.
When meeting new people who are curious about what Inter Vivos does, one of the most common questions I hear is, “What makes you different from other law firms?” Here are the main differences: When most people think about trusts, they think they are only for the super wealthy. Why is that? For starters, many estate planning law firms charge $7,000 to $10,000 to set up a trust based estate plan. One of the value propositions at Inter Vivos is that every family deserves an estate plan. However, it can be difficult for families to set up a trust to avoid the delays and costs of probate when the initial costs are so high. Inter
The biggest benefit of setting up an estate plan through Inter Vivos is the attorney-driven process. Many attorneys will have a paralegal do the intake interview, draft the documents, and walk the client through the signing. The result is that many estate plans are boiler-plate documents with little, if any, customization to meet individual and family needs. With Inter Vivos, the attorney is there every step of the way to ask the necessary questions to create a comprehensive estate plan that meets your needs. Stop by our new office for our open house on April 13th between 4:00 and 8:00 PM at 238 25th Street in Ogden.
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ome requirements to qualify for my Certified Senior Housing Professional (CSHP) certification have included touring many communities in two counties and reading a number of books on downsizing, reverse mortgages, longterm care insurance, plus my favorites How to Say it to Seniors and Aging in the Right Place. It’s been a crazy time of 14-hour days preparing for this exam and doing 30 days of action items in two weeks!
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One of the tasks was to re-visit senior living communities. New connections have been made in communities for 55+ housing developments (e.g. Legacy North), Independent and Continuing Care living locations (e.g. Country Pines), Rehab and Skilled Nursing places (e.g., Manor Care, Pineview), Memory Care and Assisted Living (Emeritus/ Brookdale, Mountain Ridge, Heritage Place in Bountiful) and many more. There are literally hundreds of places to choose from based on finances, medical/health needs, proximity to family needs and community activities. If you are working full time, when are you going to have time to tour all of these places yourself in order to be ready for any Mom/ Dad move issues? What if Mom and Dad can make some plans now, just to help narrow the field of choices, should that ever be necessary? The idea is that it is easier to make a move when Mom and Dad have already premade decisions on how their living arrangements are going to be handled as time progresses, while they were still healthy with full cognitive ability.
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This is certainly better than arguing with them in the midst of a medical crisis, where everyone is stressed, sad, or feeling guilty. Everyone has heard stories about a fast Mom/Dad move directly to assisted living. The parent is usually angry, because in reality, they are grieving the (sometimes perceived) loss of independence and home. One community mentioned that it is best to move into an independent living community while still healthy, simply due to the fact that if health declines, these communities would decline admittance and the senior would have to go straight to assisted living. Having a plan in place reduces stress and keeps control in the seniors’ hands. As CSHPs, we are here to help families create this plan and we do all of the coordinating with our team of resource providers. This includes help understanding how to finance a future assisted-living life (reverse mortgages, Medicare spend downs, VA aid and attendance benefits, long term care insurance), an elder law attorney, senior move managers, professional cleaners, handymen, roofers, running estate sales, and finding the right place to live. There are many intricacies to a move later in life, and while helping a senior age in place in a current home might seem like the right thing to do at the moment, if things change quickly, then knowing what the next steps are helps the entire family work together in a less stressful situation.
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7 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU LEAVE ON VACATION POSTED BY ADDIE B. @ ACUITY INSURANCE
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lose your eyes and picture—wait, I guess that would make it hard to read—don’t close your eyes. Instead, picture this. You return from a nice seven-day trip feeling relaxed and refreshed. But then you walk into your house, and it’s a mess. The sink is full of dishes, you have clothes all over your floor from packing, and the dog’s toys are all over the house. All that relaxation vanishes, and you are starting to feel stressed. Here are seven small things you can do before you leave on your next vacation to make sure your return home is a little easier.
1. Pick up the house. Be sure everything is put
away where you want it. If there are dog or kid toys laying around, clean them up—or better yet, have your kids help. It doesn’t need to be a deep clean or take a long time, but this little task can go a long way.
2. Adjust the thermostat. If you aren’t going to be home, there is no reason for your heat or air conditioning to be set at the temperature you normally keep the house. If it is winter, let your house get a little colder to cut your heating bill. And during summer, you can let your house reach higher temperatures to help lower the electric bill since you won’t be enjoying the cold air.
3. Clean the dishes and run the dishwasher.
Don’t leave dishes sitting in the sink when you’re gone. Wash the dishes or put them in the dishwasher. You may even want to run the dishwasher before you leave so all your dishes are clean when you get home.
4. Put your lights on a timer. When you leave
home for a long period of time, you want to make it appear lived in. By having your lights on a timer, it can look like you’re home during certain periods, while also saving money by not keeping them on all day.
5. Make your bed. This one is easy to let slide,
especially if you have an early flight, but making your bed will help your room feel neat and tidy when you arrive back home.
6. Have your laundry done. When you get back
from vacation, you are sure to have a ton of laundry to do. Don’t add to the work by letting your laundry sit before you leave. Running a few loads as you pack will give you few more options to select from too!
7. Put a hold on your mail. You don’t want your mailbox to pile up while you are gone. This is a surefire way for people to know you are not home. Instead, place a hold on your mail, and then you will receive it all the day you return.
As you plan for your spring break trips, or even just a long weekend away, be sure to keep these tips in the back of your mind.
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Tips to getting clean dishes from your dishwasher
BY RYAN SPELTS
We came home this past fall to blood running across our garage floor. After realizing it wasn’t the scene of a murder, I found that we had stored a folding table behind our freezer and it had hit the plug just enough that it lost power. Our meat storage was lost, BOO! There are few things more frustrating than having your appliances not work properly. Just a couple of months ago, something similar happened. Our dishwasher broke. I thought it was a goner since it is about eight years old. Luckily, we have a friend in the business. Speaking with Jonathan Baker of iFiX about best brands to buy, he said you get what you pay for and the machines that range from about $650 to $850 with certain features are what he recommends. (He can tell you about those features if you are shopping for a new one). He casually asked what was wrong with our dishwasher. I told him, and he said that it’s probably not too bad to fix. I replied that our washer was not cleaning our dishes very well anyways, so I thought it best to just start over. After finding out what brand our machine was, he said that it is actually a good machine and will probably last for several more years with some minor repairs. Plus, he said he could get it to clean our dishes much better with a few minor adjustments. I have been so impressed with the outcome and so grateful that I didn’t have to spend between $650 to $850 on a new machine that I wanted to tell you all about it. By using hot
water, the right detergent and a well maintained dishwasher, your dishes will come out sparkling clean!
Not only was our machine leaving crusty food particles on many dishes, it was putting a white hazy residue on our glass ware. It was embarrassing when someone would come over to the house and to give them a drink in a glass that didn’t look clean. Jonathan went to work. Before he showed up he had us soak the inside of the machine with white distilled vinegar to loosen things up. He then cleaned out the washer, removing hard water deposits and other things that reduced the flow of the water.
1. Heat: He said one of the key problems is that dishwashers should run at an optimum inlet temperature of 130º. If the temperature is below that the dishes won’t get clean. If the temperature is above that then you will start to get the hazy white residue. He said most of us have our water heaters set too high. Ours was at 160º, so we adjusted that down. 2. Detergent: Here was another problem. We were using cheap detergent thinking they are all the same. They are not. He is a big fan of the Finish brand of detergents, specifically Finish Quantum. It contains cleaning enzymes that are ideal for clean dishes. You pay a little more for the good stuff, but your dishes are much cleaner. It really helps. 3. Maintenance: First of all, if you have white residue on glass ware, you may be able to reverse it. Finish makes a product called Booster which comes in a pink bottle. If your glasses are not permanently etched, this will remove the white film. Works great! Our glasses are clear again. Plus, he recommended using Jet-Dry which is also made by Finish. The best part is our dishes are much cleaner and we didn’t have to fork out a small fortune on a new dishwasher that would have had the same problems if we didn’t change how we use the machine. Here is a link to a detailed explanation of what he did https:// ifixutah.com/causes-white-residue-dishes-dishwasher/ or you can just call Jonathan and have him come out and get you set up right 801-731-4349. It is so nice to have clean dishes again.
He taught me that there are three key things to focus on to get clean dishes.
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Q & A WHY CHOOSE A CREDIT UNION? Q: I’m thinking of switching my checking account to a credit union. How is it different than using a big bank?
balance of several hundred dollars. In contrast, 76% of credit unions have no minimum balance requirement at all.
A: You’re not alone. Many Americans are dissatisfied with their banks, and are looking to make a switch. As a credit union member, you can expect tohave a more rewarding experience. Credit unions are member-owned, and more attuned to the needs of their members. While banks and credit unions offer nearly identical services and account choices, there are some differences.
4. Credit unions are government-regulated Both credit unions and banks are federally governed. A credit union that’s federally insured, like a bank with federal insurance, covers your accounts up to $250,000. However, credit unions face more government restrictions on their investments and loans than banks do. This means your credit union must be super careful with how it invests your money.
1. Account fees To the unsuspecting consumer, big banks may not feel like money-hungry monsters. Once your account is up and running, expect to get hit with steep maintenance fees. The average bank charges consumers close to $150 each year for having an open checking account. On the flip side, many credit unions offer free checking.
5. Superior service When you’re banking with family, you don’t have to worry about overworked tellers, curt managers, or representatives who are indifferent to your individual needs. When you stop by your credit union, you’ll be greeted with friendly, familiar faces, and representatives who care. They’re always ready and willing to help you because they only have your best interests in mind.
2. Overdraft fees Sometimes you miscalculate the funds in your account and overspend. If you make this mistake on a checking account at a bank, get ready to cough up those overdraft fees! These fees usually top $30, and some banks will make consumers pay the penalty for each transaction they make while their account is overdrawn. While some credit unions do charge an overdraft fee, on average, these fees are a lot lower than what banks demand. 3. Fewer strings attached Most big banks won’t allow you to open a checking account unless you have a minimum
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6. Checking Rewards Instead of paying your bank for the privilege of using your checking account, how about getting cash back or earning a high dividend on your checking account every month? Rewards checking pays you back with simple requirements like using your debit card, being enrolled in e-statements, and using online banking to manage your finances. Why choose a credit union for your checking account? With lower fees, fewer strings attached, better service, and rewards, it’s the best place possible to park your money!
Credit unions offer checking rewards
FOOD
April Recipes: fresh tastes HOMEMADE TERIYAKI SAUCE
by Baily Beckstrand (Instagram - Scratchkitchen2)
2 Tbsp. honey ½ c. low sodium soy sauce ¾ c. water 4 Tbsp. pack brown sugar ½ tsp. minced ginger ½ tsp. minced garlic 2 Tbsp. corn starch + ¼ c. cold water 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
POPPY SEED BREAD WITH ORANGE GLAZE by Baily Beckstrand
In a medium sized sauce pan, whisk together honey, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, minced ginger and garlic over medium heat. Dissolve cornstarch with water in a separate small bowl. Slowly stir that into the sauce and cook until sauce begins to bubble and you reach desired thickness. Pour sauce over chicken, fish, and/or rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
ASIAN SALAD DRESSING
½ c. canola oil 2 Tbsp. sesame oil ¼ c. rice vinegar 2 Tbsp. water 1 Tbsp. honey 3 Tbsp. parmesan cheese ¾ tsp. garlic salt ¾ tsp. dried parsley ¾ tsp. basil 1/8 tsp. dried oregano Pepper for taste
blend until combined. If the dressing is too bitter for your taste, add a little more honey. Serve over a leafy green salad topped with toasted almonds and sesame seeds, mandarin oranges, green onions, soy beans, and snow peas.
Serve over leafy greens and pair with teriyaki chicken for a delicious meal
Measure the first five ingredients into a blender, and blend for one minute. Add the rest of the ingredients and
Bread 3 c. flour 1 ½ tsp. salt 1 ½ tsp. baking powder 1 ½ c. milk 2 ½ c. sugar 1 1/8 c. oil 1 ½ Tbsp. poppy seeds 3 eggs 1 ½ tsp. vanilla 1 ½ almond extract Glaze 2 Tbsp. melted butter 2 Tbsp. milk ¾ c. sugar ¼ c. mixed orange juice ½ tsp vanilla ½ tsp almond extract Blend all of the bread ingredients for 2 minutes. Pour batter into 2 loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 6070 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Let cool 5 minutes. Meanwhile combine all ingredients for the glaze. Pour the glaze over bread loafs while they are still in the pan. Glaze will cover the entire loaf. CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // April 2018 35