North Ogden Connection March 2020

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North Ogden & Pleasant View Connection are published monthly by Connection Publishing©

enry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.” Although we have nearly 21,000 citizens in North Ogden living in over 6,000 residences, I believe the common thread we all have is wanting our community to be successful. As your mayor, I encourage diversity in thought, and yet this in no way should stop us from coming together to become ONE NORTH OGDEN. It’s healthy to have differing opinions if we are respectful of each other and have a sincere desire to develop solutions that keep us connected as a community.

www.northogdenconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com | (801)721-3762 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristina Case WRITERS Ryan Spelts Melissa Spelts Hailey Minton Ann Park North Ogden Historical Museum AD DESIGN Robert Dodd Abigail Rigby Crystal Rappleye EDITORS Carolyn White Hailey Minton Brittany Carroll

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"We are We have all probably heard the statement, if you’re not blessed to live growing you’re dying. There are numerous communities who have experienced decaying conditions as they face in a growing declining populations. We are blessed to live in a growing community community where individuals seek to live in our beautiful where surroundings. To accommodate and manage the growth we are experiencing, it is important that we have adequate individuals infrastructure that keeps North Ogden a great place to live. seek to live in This includes having quality fire and police protection. It is our beautiful important that we are proactive in rightly sizing our police surroundings. " department and providing them an adequate facility in which to perform their responsibilities. To accomplish this, city leadership has engaged a firm to perform a feasibility study on constructing a new public safety building. A committee of citizens has been appointed to work on this project. I would encourage you to attend their open committee meetings so you can be informed. City Council meetings for the next several months will include discussions regarding the 2021 fiscal year budget. We need citizen input on how to spend your tax dollars. Please come and join us at council meetings.

Both meeting times and agendas are posted on the city’s website. I believe the public safety building and the budget process provide opportunities for us to work together for the success of our city and are an example of how we can become ONE NORTH OGDEN in purpose.

Keeping North Ogden strong and vibrant is a goal that is important to me and the city council. As J.K. Rowling said, “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” We can remain united in purpose, even though we have diversity in thought. Let’s make it a goal for all of us to be ONE NORTH OGDEN. Have a great month of March!

Neal Berube, Mayor

Stay connected! www.northogdencity.com The City's website has information on every department in the City.

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The Connection Publishing Team Meet the people behind the pages of our magazines!

We asked our staff what they like to do when they're not working.

Ryan Spelts Publisher/Owner Melissa Spelts Owner Rhett Long Sales VP

"Mountain biking & rock climing."

Our own Connection Publishing 's Melissa Spelts is on page 23!

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CITY NEWS

Vy Trinh Sales Leadership

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COMMUNITY Calendar of Events

Students of the Month History

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BUSINESS Simply Eden IntegraLAW Wasatch Peaks Credit Union

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Kristina Case Graphic Design

ON OUR COVER 16 Women in Business

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Robert Dodd Graphic Design of Roy Connection, and Ad Design Abigail Rigby Ad Design

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City of North Ogden Service Requests Did you know you are a few clicks away from service? If you have a request for service (pothole, sign down, garbage can repairs, etc.) visit www.northogdencity.com and click on “Report Concern.” Fill in the blanks and your request is on its way to us.

COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER

BY JON CALL, CITY ATTORNEY/ADMINISTRATOR

Employee of the Month Jason Reney has 15 years of experience with the city. He is the Water Systems Superintendent and holds a Level IV Water Distribution Certification, the highest level possible. Jason has a strong knowledge of the city’s water system and directs a crew of five through day-to-day operations.

Jason is educated, dedicated, and careful in providing top-quality culinary water to our nearly 20,000 residents. There are many state and federal regulations that must be strictly followed, and Jason does an excellent job meeting those requirements.

In his spare time, he enjoys raising horses and camping with his family.

Question: Are there any rules regarding tree maintenance in the city?

Answer: The city code distinguishes between two types

of trees: those on public property (8-5-5) and those on private property (8-5-6). For public trees, including those in the parking strip next to the curb of a street, it is the responsibility of the abutting property owner to properly trim the tree to keep all limbs nine (9) feet above the curb and roadway. This helps to protect the snow plow truck windshields and mirrors from damage during the busy plowing season. Please check the trees on your property to make sure they are not overhanging the street in a way that will interfere with our snow plow trucks. The city has not planted any of the trees in the parking strips along the city streets. This means that the neighboring property owner or previous property owner has planted the trees to increase the beauty of their homes and businesses. This also means that the homeowner has an increased maintenance burden, should the trees begin to push up the sidewalks and curbs.

North Ogden Code 8-5-5(A) states that tree damage to curbs and sidewalks are the homeowner’s responsibility, so please keep your trees trimmed and planted in appropriate locations.

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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Business Spotlight Cozy Salon

Open Monday – Friday (call for appt. times) Phone: 385-294-7577 Address:1949 N. Washington Blvd.

Amy Mayhew has over 20 years of experience in a salon, and along with her daughters – Madison Bishoff and Kenzie Mayhew –dreamed of one day opening their own salon; that dream came true in June of 2019. They named it Cozy Salon, and it is all that and more. The décor welcomes you into a fun and relaxing place where you can get your personal services done.

They have two stylists, a nail tech, and an esthetician. They provide all the pampering you would expect, including the following: color, perms, lashes, facials, nails, and pedicures. They also have gift certificates to give to those who you want to spoil!

Shellie Murdock is a nail tech at the salon and would love to do your nails or toes! The salon carries products (Matrix and Amika) and also some really cute jewelry for sale.

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Above: Amy Mayhew and her daughters Madison and Kenzie.

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Green Waste Facility The Green Waste Facility is opening for the 2020 season on April 1, 2020.

ACCEPTED MATERIALS:

The hours of operation are: Mondays and Wednesday: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

It will be closed during all government holidays.

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Woody Materials: vines, bushes, twigs, limbs, fitzers and logs up to 8” in diameter. Stumps are not accepted.

You will need a Green Waste punch pass to enter. Passes will be sold to residents only at the Public Works facility, which is located at 165 E Lomond View Drive.

Passes may be obtained for $25 during the business hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The facility will be closed during holidays. The passes are good for 10 entries.

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Compost Materials: soft (nonwoody), unbagged vegetative material (i.e. grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, sawdust and shavings and weeds).

Wood Chips will be charged as defined in the consolidated fee schedule. You may pick those items up during the mentioned operating hours. You must load it yourself. No heavy equipment is permitted.

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Fill Materials: soil, rock, sod, brick (prior approval needed).

Please obey all signage at compost facility to assure proper placement of items and assist in keeping the facility clean and organized.

If you have any questions, please contact Brian Galvez at 801-782-8111.

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Materials not specifically listed above will not be accepted.

The woody tree material will be chipped, ground, or burned.

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Flood Zones

Questions regarding flood zones should be directed to Lorin Gardner, City Engineer, at 801-782-8111. 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.

City Council Meetings The Mayor and Council welcome your input and attendance at the council meetings held the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month starting at 6 p.m. Work sessions are held as needed on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Check www.northogdencity.com for changes.

For more news www.northogdencity.com

Key Community Contacts Mayor: Neal Berube: 801-686-0688 nberube@nogden.org Council Members: Cheryl Stoker: 801-782-9302 cstoker@nogden.org Phillip Swanson: 801-940-2111 pswanson@nogden.org Charlotte Ekstrom: 801-920-6987 cekstrom@nogden.org Blake Cevering: 801-549-8202 bcevering@nogden.com Ryan Barker: 801-814-4306 rbarker@nogden.org City Hall: 801-782-7211 Planning:

801-737-2220 Rob Scott - rscott@nogden.org

City Recorder/ H.R.: 801-737-9830

Annette Spendlove - aspend@nogden.org Building:

801-737-9831 Bruce Higley - bhigley@nogden.org

Police: Business 801-782-7219

Dispatch 801-629-8221

Emergency 911

Chief Dirk Quinney dquinney@nogden.org

Paul Rhoades - prhoades@nogden.org

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Isaac Ward (801) 745-5044 black.rock.landscaping

Public Works: 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

Nik Brown - n.brown@nogden.org

City Manager/ City Attorney: Jon Call - jcall@nogden.org

801-737-9846 Senior Center: 801-782-6211

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March Calendar of Events SCHOOL EVENTS

SBO Voting | Track-City County Meet @ Roy 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Girls Golf @ Glen Eagle Golf Course 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Baseball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Weber 3:30 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m. | Best Buddies Talent Show 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Mar 27: State Jazz Festival | SBO Announcement | Basketball @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar 30 - Apr 3: Spring Break - No School Mar 31: Baseball @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Weber High Mar 2: Winter Sports Banquet 3:30 p.m.

- 9 p.m.

Mar 3: Boys Soccer @ Weber 3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. | Warriorette Parent Meeting 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Mar 4: Jazz Festival at SHS | Keys to Success Assembly 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Mar 6: Basketball - Red and Black Game 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Mar 9: Spring Band Concert 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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

North Ogden Jr. High: - 5:30 p.m. | Mar 2: Frozen Jr. Musical 7 p.m. - 8:30 Mar 11: Instrumental Solo Ensemble p.m.

Recital 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Track @ Weber 3 Mar 3: Girls Basketball @ NOJH 3 p.m. p.m. - 5 p.m. | Weber District Honor Choir Concert Mar 12: Girls Golf @ Schneiter’s @ WSU 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Happy St. Bluff Golf Course 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Mar 4: State Math Contest @ WSU | Patrick's Boys Soccer @ Roy 3:30 p.m. Day! Sophomore Office Mandatory Meet5:30 p.m. ing 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Mar 13: Baseball @ Snow Canyon 7 Mar 5: SBO mandatory Info Meeting 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Mar 16: Zero Fatalities - Drivers Ed. 6:15 Mar 6: Girls Basketball @ Sand Ridge 3 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. p.m. | Frozen Jr. Musical 7 p.m. - 8:30 Mar 17: Warriorette Tryouts 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. p.m. | Baseball @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 6 Mar 7: Frozen Jr. Musical 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Davis 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Weber 3:30 p.m.

Mar 9: Band Concert @ Weber High 7 - 5:30 p.m. p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 18: Warriorette Tryouts 3 p.m. - 6 Mar 10: Girls Basketball @ NOJH 3 p.m. p.m | Vocal Piano Solo Ensemble @LHS | Mar 11: NOJH Festival Concert Girls Track @ Davis 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Mar 12: State Band Festival @ U of U | Mar 19: Warriorette Tryouts 3 p.m. - 6 Weber District Int/Adv Festival @ Weber p.m | Girls Golf @ Remuda Golf Course High | Girls Basketball @ Rocky Man 3 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Boys Track @ Davis p.m.

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Weber Mar 17: Voice & Piano Solo Ensemble 3 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Weber p.m. - 6 p.m. | Boys Baseball @ NOJH 3 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. p.m. | Girls Basketball Playoffs 3 p.m.

Mar 20: Region Theater Competition | Mar 19: Officer Primary Elections | Boys Baseball @ Box Elder 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Baseball BYE Mar 21: Region Theater Competition Mar 20: Girls Basketball Championship | Mar 23: Warrior of the month Brunch Spring Dance 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Baseball @ West Mar 24-26: Cheer Clinics Jordan 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Warriorette Mar 24: Boys Baseball @ Wahlquist 3 Showcase 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. p.m.

Mar 24: Cheer Tryouts 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Mar 25: Voice & Piano Solo Ensemble @ Boys Soccer @ Layton 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 SOJH 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. p.m. | Softball @ Fremont 3:30 p.m. Mar 26: Officer Final Elections | Int/Adv 5:30 p.m.

Band Festival @ Bonneville 9 a.m. - 1:30 Mar 25: Cheer Tryouts 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | p.m. | Boys Baseball @ NOJH 3 p.m.

SBO Voting | Track-City County Meet @ Mar 27: Cheer Tryouts 3 p.m. | Track @ Roy 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Band Large Group WHS 3 p.m.

Festival at CHS | SBO Assembly 9 a.m. Mar 30 - Apr 3: Spring Break - No 10 a.m.

School Mar 26: Cheer Tryouts 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. |

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Orion Jr. High Mar 2: Mandatory SBO Meeting 7:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.

Mar 3: District Choir Festival @ WSU 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Girls Basketball @ Orion 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | District Choir Performance @ WSU 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 4: Baseball / Track Tryouts 2:35 p.m.

- 4:35 p.m.

Mar 5: Beginning Band and Percussion Concert @ Orion Cafeteria 7p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 6: Girls Basketball @ Roy 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Mar 9: Advance Band Concert @ Weber High 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 10: Girls Basketball @ Orion 3 p.m.

- 5 p.m.

Mar 11: SBO Primary Election | Concert / Encore Choir at Grizzlies Game 3:30 p.m.

- 10 p.m.

Mar 12: Orchestra Festival Int/Adv @ Weber High 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Girls Basketball Bye Mar 17: Baseball @ NOJH 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Girls Basketball Playoff Game TBA Mar 18: Final SBO Assembly / Elections | School Musical 7 p.m.

Mar 19: Ritchey Science Fair | School Musical 7 p.m. | Baseball Game @ Orion 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | SBO Final Elections Mar 20: Ritchey Science Fair | School Musical 7 p.m. | 9th Grade Panoramic Pictures | Girls Basketball Championship Game TBA Mar 24: Baseball @ T.H. Bell 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Choir Solo & Ensemble @ Rocky Mt. Jr. 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Mar 26: WSD Advanced Band Festival @ Bonneville 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Baseball @ Orion 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Mar 27: Track Meet @ Weber High 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | SBO Election Winners Posted Mar. 30 - Apr 3: Spring Break - No School Maria Montessori Academy Mar 13: No School Mar 30 - Apr 3: Spring Break - No School Bates Elementary Mar 13: Early Out @ 1:05 p.m. | Spring Pictures Mar 30 - Apr 3: Spring Break - No School North Ogden Elementary Mar 13: Early Out Mar 30 - Apr 3: Spring Break - No School

Majestic Elementary Mar 6: Class Pictures Mar 13: Early Out @ 1:15 p.m.

Mar 30 - Apr 3: Spring Break - No School Green Acres Elementary Mar 13: Early Out 1:15 p.m.

Mar 25: Kindergarten Roundup Mar 30 - Apr 3: Spring Break - No School

SENIOR EVENTS North View Senior Center 485 E. 2550 N. • North Ogden, Utah 801-782-6211 Lunch: 11:50 a.m.

Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri. Dinner: 5 p.m.

Thurs. (Opens at 1 p.m.)

Seniors over age 60 - $3.00 Seniors under age 60 - $6.00 *Meals include a main dish, fruit, vegetable, and dessert Hours: Mon. Tues. Wed. 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Thurs. 1 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Fri. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Monday 8:30 a.m. Ceramics 8:30 a.m. Tai Chi 9:30 a.m. Meditation Class 10:00 a.m. Line Dancing 1:00 p.m. Computer Class 2:00 p.m. Tap Dancing Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Zumba 9:30 a.m. Art 10:00 a.m. Intermediate Line Dancing 12:30 p.m. Weight Lifting (Strength Exercises) 12:30 p.m. MahJong Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Wood Carving 9:00 a.m. Bridge 10:00 a.m. Line Dancing 12:30 p.m. Pinochle Thursday 1:00 p.m. Center Opens 1:00 p.m. Tap Dancing 5:00 p.m. Dinner 5:30 p.m. Entertainment Friday 8:30 a.m. Zumba 8:30 a.m. Ceramics 9:30 a.m. Bridge Special Activities and Events Mar 2. Second Generation Band at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Hair Cuts at 11 a.m. $5 Mar 5. Bingo at 5:30 p.m.

Mar 8. Daylight Savings

Mar 7. Game Day at 10 a.m.

REMINDER! Mar 9. AARP Driving Daylight Class at 10 a.m. savings starts Mar 10. Blood Pressure March 8th! at 11 a.m.

Mar 11. Foot Clinic at 10 a.m.

Mar 12. Legal Advice- call for appointment | Amy Alvord at 5:30 p.m.

Mar 18. Foot Clinic at 10 a.m.

Mar 19. Casino Night at 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. call and sign up limited seating Mar 21. Gary Romer Dance at 7 p.m.

Mar 26. Grief Class at 2:30 p.m. | Blood Pressure at 4 p.m. | Sam Payne at 5:30 p.m.

These are available for your use: Library, Television, Billiards, Exercise Equipment, Air Hockey, Ping Pong Table

FUN THINGS TO DO! Mar 2: Registration Opens for the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival. Buy Your tickets to field trips, workshops, and the annual Dutch Oven Dinner. There are free workshops and programs, but those that cost and require registration start at $5 and go up to $80. For more information, visit www.daviscountyutah.gov/greatsaltlakebirdfest (the festival is May 14-17) Mar 11: Signs of Spring @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Join us as we hit the trails looking for signs of spring.

Meet in the Visitor’s Center | Jazz at the Station @ Ogden Union Station 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. free Mar 16-21: Birdhouse Competition submissions @ Ogden Nature Center. An

outdoor exhibit of handcrafted and whimsical birdhouses. No Entry fee. All ages are encouraged to enter Mar 18: Going Green (for St. Patrick’s Day) @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Why are so many things green in nature? Go on a scavenger hunt searching for all things green. Meet in the visitor’s center.

Mar 21: Winter Race Circuit 10 Miler @ Ogden Ice Sheet 8 a.m. visit Ogdenmarathon.com/p/winterracecircut for details | Women in Music by NEXT Ensemble @ Eccles Community Art Center 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. An all-woman ensemble playing music written by women. Cost $10. Students and children under 17 FREE. Mar 25: Marvelous Mushrooms and Fantastic Fungi @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. From parasitic and symbiotic relationships, to its use as biological indicator of air quality, funguses are fun to learn about. Join us as we search for and learn about the most widely distributed organism on earth!

CITY EVENTS Mar 3: City Council Meeting 6 p.m.

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26: Rehearse with the North Ogden Community Band @ the Northview Senior Citizens Center 7:30 p.m. & Jazz Band @ 9 p.m. For details see www.northogdencity.com/parksrec/ page/community-band.

Mar 10: City Council Meeting 6 p.m.

Mar 11: North Ogden Parks, Trails and Open Lands Committee Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Mar 24: City Council Meeting 6 p.m.

NORTH OGDEN LIBRARY EVENTS Mar 7: Dr. Seuss’ Birthday @ 3 p.m. Learn about this children’s author’s life and celebrate with story time, activities, and crafts Mar 10: Coding Crew @ 4 p.m. ages 1218. Learn basic JavaScript, Web Mar 11: Sashiko Stitching @ 6:30 p.m. for adults. Learn the traditional Japanese art of Sashiko stitching Mar 17: Gel Pen Mandalas @ 7 p.m. for adults. Draw mandalas on black paper with colorful and vibrant gel pens. You can frame them or use them to make your own greeting cards.

Mar 21: Sensory Story Hour @ 10:30 a.m.

Designed for children with special needs | Teen Gaming @ 3 p.m. Challenge your friends Mar 26: Square Foot Gardening @ 7 p.m., ages 16 and up. Gardening by the square

foot saves money, time, and water. Beuna Tomalino from Square Foot Gardening will share tips and tricks of this sustainable method. All supplies provided. Registration required (801) 337-2650 Mar 31: National Crayon Day @ 4 p.m.

Ages 12 and under. Learn how crayons are made and participate in different crayon-themed activities and crafts

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Students of the Month Congratulations to our hardworking student's who are recognized by teachers and faculty at their schools. Good job!

Kambrie Dahlin

Makai Melo

Weber High School

North Ogden Jr. High School

Kambrie is a great example of being balanced. She keeps up on her grades, has a job at Nordic, and played a lead in the school musical. I also appreciate Kambrie’s thoughtful, in-depth responses to questions I pose. Kambrie is a great student, and I appreciate having her in my class.

Makai is an incredibly responsible young man. He always seems to choose to do the right thing, even when he doesn’t realize people are watching. This is a very admirable quality for someone to have in life.

Harrison Fonnesbeck Maria Montessori Academy Harrison Fonnesbeck is a 7th-grader at Maria Montessori Academy. He does really well academically, not only by earning good grades, but also by helping his peers who are struggling with school work. He works well with all, and especially takes time to make those with special needs feel included. His teachers can often ask him to help with various tasks in the classroom. Harrison is punctual and reliable and just an overall fantastic person!

His presence makes running a PE class much more enjoyable because I know that if I asked him to do something, he would do it. Whether it’s jumping in with a group of kids he doesn’t know well, or helping to pick up equipment, I always know that Makai is willing to lend a hand. Regardless of the sport or activity, Makai is always willing to put his best effort into it.

Last but not least, Makai is always kind to those around him. I have never heard him talk negatively to a classmate. Having a kind, welcoming attitude helps to create a positive classroom atmosphere, and I am extremely grateful for Makai and others like him who help create that environment.

Maddison Espinoza Orion Jr. High School Maddison is a 7th-grade student at Orion Jr. High. Her favorite class is Spanish, and one of her goals is to keep good grades. Maddison is planning to attend Weber State University and wants to work with babies in the NICU in the future. She loves to dance and play baseball with her cousins.

Maddison is a loving, trustworthy, fun, and caring person. Her school counselor, Mr. Roche says, “Maddison is a great kid!”

Congratulations, Maddi!

THANK YOU TO THIS MONTH'S SPONSORS: Students of the Month get a $25 gift card from Ogden Regional Pleasant View Emergency Center!

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+ A LOOK BACK

A History of History in North Ogden Journals, photos, diaries...they all tell stories for the future to understand life in the past.

BY HAILEY MINTON AND NORTH OGDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Benjamin Franklin Blaylock, Henry Holmes, and John W. Gibson were early North Ogden historians. They kept journals, diaries, minutes for meetings, church records, and more. Today, the city, volunteers, and residents all work together to preserve North Ogden’s ongoing history!

The city keeps records of city council meetings, museum volunteers clip news articles and obituaries of North Ogden, and residents submit their histories to the North Ogden Museum. This information is kept in files at the museum. The volunteers at the North Ogden Historical Museum encourage citizens to bring their family stories, histories, genealogy, and photos to be scanned, or they can be sent via email. There have also been five North Ogden history books published over the years.

The North Ogden Historical Museum first began when a museum committee of five was appointed in about 2005 by Mayor Gary Harrop. Meetings were held at the city offices, then moved to a room above the old public works building on Pleasant View Drive. The museum became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2006, with 15 volunteers on the board of directors. After a few years, the museum volunteers were allowed by the city to move to the current location at 545 East 2750 North. Many artifacts, family histories, photos, and stories have been donated, and the museum has become a fun and informative place to visit. People come in and find information and photos of their family that they didn’t know about before.

There are quite a few things we wouldn’t know about North Ogden if someone didn’t take the time to record it. For example, we’d never know about the early schoolhouse stories about snakes coming up through the knots in the floor and the chaos that ensued! We wouldn’t know about Mary Wilson Montgomery who named Ben Lomond after her beloved hometown mountain in Scotland; her photo and story are at the museum. The museum also has a silk hat on display that was made from silk harvested in North Ogden. The Relief Society was encouraged to raise silkworms, which was a huge undertaking. Before the eggs hatched, the women had to wear

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There are quite a few things we wouldn't know about North Ogden if someone didn't take the time to record them.

them in a bag around their neck to keep them warm. When the eggs started wiggling, the women had to hurry home. The silkworms had to be fed mulberry leaves 3 times a day, and the silk harvesting process was long and difficult for very little silk.

There are thousands of more stories that have been written and have yet to be written! Recording history is important because memories fade, people die, stories and facts are lost without records and journals.

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Reach out to NOHistoricalM@gmail.com to share your history or what life is like today for you in North Ogden.

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Women in Business INTRO BY RYAN SPELTS

We have the unique opportunity to spotlight some powerful women this month in our Women in Business issue. In my professional career, I have noticed something very valuable: if you put a woman in charge, things work out better.

In every company I have worked for, women have been the glue who held things together; they were usually the standard by which other employees were judged.

I have always been inspired by amazing women.

I had an entrepreneur grandmother who had a hair salon and beauty school. My mother is an entrepreneur who is a wedding planner and florist. And so, I was delighted and felt privileged to spend time getting to know the women entrepreneurs and leaders who make up North Ogden Connection's Women in Business Special issue. I was, at times, even moved by their stories. One woman said, “I don’t know what to say about myself, I haven’t accomplished anything!” I couldn’t believe my ears. She is an inspiring woman who runs a successful business and is someone who I look up to. I asked her to still be part of this feature because she could inspire the next generation of aspiring women entrepreneurs and leaders.

The cover photo you see, and the individual pictures of each of these women, were taken

by Jason Hadley of Masterpiece Images. He was great to work with, and the photos are stunning. I was looking for a way to make this photo shoot special and went to JCPenny on

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Riverdale to speak with the store manager, Allyson Pettingill. I told her about the upcoming issue and asked if she would consider hosting our women guests for a fun night of beauty and photographs. Allyson was excited about the event and loved the idea of honoring these great ladies. She said the timing was perfect because, for the first time in its 117-year history, JCPenny had recently appointed their first female CEO. She also mentioned that most of the staff and leadership in her store are female. They were the most gracious hosts. Allyson brought in makeup artists from the in-store Sephora and included hair stylists from the JCPenny salon in the festivities. They even brought in snacks for everyone to enjoy. A good time was certainly had by all that night! Vy, one of our employees who previously worked as a stylist, used her expertise to consult on the outfit details for the photos.

We would like to thank each of these women for being willing to be spotlighted and give a big thank you to Allyson and her staff for being such fabulous hosts.

Over the next several pages, you will find the bios of each woman featured. Most of them are your neighbors, and you may know some of them. These women are leaders and examples of the best that we have, and we are honored to have them highlighted within the pages of this magazine.

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Anna Jensen of Pleasant View is a Real Estate Agent committed to helping people fulfil their dreams of home ownership. But she’s also a wife, a mom, and a cancer survivor.

In 2016, while she was still working through her cancer treatment, Anna began her real estate business. It was something she’d always wanted to do, but life happened, and her income was helping to support the family.

But her husband Mike, who’s been with her for twenty-five years said, “Now is the time to do what you’ve always wanted to do.”

Some things you never forget, and Anna still remembers the date of her diagnosis, the date that her whole life was turned upside down.

“It was September 2, 2014, the day before my daughter’s sixteenth birthday.” Anna was diagnosed with Stage 3B Breast Cancer. In spite of everything, she wanted to keep life as normal as possible. She continued to work and to care for her kids.

Treatment for cancer is very involved.

Anna went through 6 surgeries, 18 weeks of chemotherapy, a year of Herceptin, 28 days of radiation treatment that left her with thirddegree burns. And through it all she managed to keep getting things done. “I scheduled my chemo therapy sessions on Fridays, so I could be back to work by Tuesday and finish out the week.

Anna was drawn to the real estate market because she’d bought and sold several homes.

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She decided to further her education and studied electrology. Anna purchased the business and received additional training from her predecessor. At first, she worked out of her home office but quickly recognized the need the community had for permanent hair removal.

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Anna is a leader in the community. She not only serves those through her business by providing opportunity and treatments for those with unwanted hair and skin care needs but her community as a whole through her many service-oriented organizations she is affiliated with. She loves caring for those around her and ensures that all are welcome to her clinic for treatments, no matter who they are - male, female, or transgender - for everyone deserves to feel beautiful and respected.

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Rachael Killgore never anticipated her interest in hair would lead her to where she is today.

She attended the Paul Mitchel Cosmetology School intending to use the skills she learned there to help pay her way through college. As she pursued her path in college, she realized what she actually wanted was already in front of her.

Rachael had been working at North Ogden Family Haircuts, which was then under the ownership of Brett Hadley and Steve Lin. She loved the atmosphere, the girls she worked with, and how she served the people in the area. As she worked there, she visualized what the place would be if touched by her style and influenced by her ideas. Rachel explained that the two owners had good hearts and had bought the business to help a woman who worked there. A passion for hair was not the motivating factor behind their decision to buy the business. They had thought about selling before, but it never felt right.

Rachael mentioned this to her parents. Her mother Kay called the owners, and in a matter of weeks, Rachel and her parents were the new owners of the salon. The transfer of ownership happened so quickly due to the combination of Rachael, who was fueled by the passion of the business, and her parents, who enjoy the success and experience of running a business they built from nothing. Rachael’s mother, Kay, has been a business owner for most of her life, alongside her entrepreneurial spirited husband.

“I’ve always loved owning a business,” said Kay. She values being in control of her life and destiny. There was a learning curve with learning retail, since their previous business was commercial janitorial supply. They had all the elements of running a business; they just

needed to learn how to play a different ball game with their skills.

At Honeycomb Hair Studio, their goal is to provide a really nice environment for their clients where they feel pampered.

Rachael works in the salon and does the social media and marketing for the business.

Also, the new style and feel of the salon is because of her. Kay does the books for the salon. She and her husband sold their previous business to their two oldest sons, and she also works part time for them doing their books.

Sometimes that means staying up until 2 a.m. to get the job done. “I do what I have to do,” she said.

At Honey Comb Hair Studio, their goal is to provide a really nice environment for their clients where they feel pampered. “One of our rules is we don’t let anyone walk out with wet hair unless they absolutely insist,” said Kay. They have done a lot of improvements with their space, and they try to make it a family friendly environment.

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Upon graduation, Brent and Debbie moved to Provo, where Debbie worked at and attended Brigham Young University. She loved Provo and BYU, but Brent surprised her when he got transferred to Rock Springs, Wyoming, another small town. Debbie worked for a defense attorney and made a lot of very unusual new friends. After nine long, long months, Brent was accepted to the University of Utah Medical School and they took up residency in Salt Lake City. Debbie continued to work and also attended some classes at the U, loving every minute and enjoying the big city!

Four years later, Brent graduated, and they were accepted to a residency program back in Ogden. They wanted to start their family, so Debbie quit full-time work and became a mom; however, she missed the association with adults and the challenges of work, so she began volunteering for non-profits and working on her own terms. She served on several boards, including the American Medical Association Alliance, McKay-Dee Hospital Women’s Center, Child Abuse Prevention Center, Christmas Village, Junior League of Ogden, Weber County Medical Society Alliance, Utah Medical Society Alliance, PTAs, and numerous church callings. Debbie continues to be involved in many volunteer capacities, including Wasatch International Adoption Agency and NuHope Suicide Prevention. She is involved in politically serving with the Weber County Republican Women and believes

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that if you want change, you must put in your time. Debbie is also very involved in the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce, where she was recently nominated as the Volunteer of the Year. Today, she credits most of what she has learned in her volunteer experiences for helping her know how to run a business.

She learned marketing, finance, people skills, and how to pull off a great event. Debbie graduated from Weber State University with a BIS in Communication, Psychology, and Nutrition. Debbie has four wonderful children who have four wonderful spouses and is the proud grandmother of 12. They all live around Ogden, and Debbie wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

A little over a decade ago, Brent and Debbie opened TimeLess Medical Spa & Weight Loss Clinic. They felt it would be a great way to keep busy and involved after Brent retired.

Debbie’s dream job was to counsel people on how to lose weight and live a healthy life, and the clinic provided her that opportunity.

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by Brent Williams, MD. You can tell that TimeLess Medical Spa is run with care and love because the staff is kind and helpful. The atmosphere is welcoming and calming, which makes TimeLess a great place to create your own TimeLess look.

Debbie credits most of what she's learned in her volunteer experiences for helping her know how run a business.

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Kristy Pack loves doing taxes. Really and truly.

“No one loves doing taxes as much as I do.

It’s like putting together a puzzle every day. I just love it!” She is in the right business. And the rest of us, who don’t enjoy the process as much as she does, are happy to have her help.

Kristy graduated first in her class from Weber High School and earned a scholarship to Brigham Young University. She did her graduate work at the University of Utah.

Her training is in teaching and business.

She never thought she would end up doing accounting work, but that was how she paid for college, and she loved it so much that it became a career.

Kristy is very passionate about business, especially women in business. She speaks regularly, teaching business owners how to run the finances for their companies. Opening her own business had never crossed Kristy’s mind until she had her first child. She wanted to work and still be a mom, so she opened her own practice. Now, she has a family room attached to the office so her kids can be there while she is working.

Kristy strives to lead by example. She really cares about relationships with people. “It’s

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The Packs have a busy life. “We have five kids and two mortgages. It’s tricky to keep up with everything.” Kristy’s husband, Jared, works with her full time. And they love working together.

One of the biggest lessons Kristy has learned is that, as long as you’re willing to work hard and find a way to help people, you’re going to be successful. “Find a way to help people.

That’s the foundation of business.” She lives every day with that attitude. She wants her kids to learn to focus on serving and helping others. “When you treat people the right way, things are going to work out for you.”

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Simply Eden is home to wonderful custom made, all-natural soaps, lotions, and body care products. All are made right there in store.

When Athena was working as a food and beverage manager at Snow Basin, she started to have some health concerns and needed to make some changes. One of those was a lower stress career, and the other was to be very careful with what she put inside of her body. She changed her diet to combat the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. She also has sensitive skin and had to start paying attention to what she put on her body as well. One day, while driving through the beautiful Ogden Valley, she saw a farm with goats, and the thought came to her, ”I should make goat milk soap and lotion for myself.” She purchased goats and started learning to make homemade, healthy soaps and lotions in 2007. In 2009, after perfecting some recipes, she began selling the product online and at a few local shops. In 2013, she opened her store called Simply Eden,

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just over the hill in Eden, where she sells all-natural soaps, lotions, bath bombs, lip balms, lotion bars, body mousse (thick whipped body butter), face cream, and muscle-rub cream. All of the milk is sourced locally with local goat farmers.

One of the most important factors in her business is that she controls ALL of the ingredients she makes her products with. Some natural product manufacturers purchase pre-made bases for their products and then ad fragrances to their liking.

The reason Simply Eden has developed such a tremendous following is because she doesn’t purchase anything pre-made. Everything is made from scratch in their store in Eden. In fact, when you are shopping, you will often find them in the process of creating their products right there in front of you.

When she first started making soaps, she turned her kitchen into her laboratory.

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5 Benefits of Dash Cams your car starts to drift out of its lane.

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Dashboard cameras—have you seen them in cars? Cameras mounted to the dashboard are not just in police cars anymore. A camera that records sounds and images both outside and inside your car can have several benefits, including the following:

PROOF OF AN ACCIDENT: A video record can help prove you were not responsible for an accident or traffic violation. It can also help expedite a claim with your insurance company.

EXTRA SET OF EYES: Some dash cams continue to record when your car is not in use, like when parked, providing the ability to capture hit-and-runs or breakins.

IMPROVE YOUR DRIVING: Driving videos can be used to review your driving skills. Some dash cams also have builtin safety warnings, like if your car is too close to the vehicle in front of you or if

MONITOR TEEN DRIVING: Parents can view how their teen is driving and see who else is in the car. Dash cams with GPS can also track when and where they were driving.

ROAD TRIP MEMORIES: Since the camera will be recording, quick and unexpected moments can be captured safely without reaching for a phone or being distracted while driving.

These can be shared or downloaded to another device.

The cost of a dashboard camera can range from $25 to $250, depending on the features included. However, it may pay for itself after using it to fight a

ticket or get reimbursed for your auto insurance deductible. Installing a dash cam typically involves applying the camera’s suction cup to a window or the dashboard—just don’t place it in a spot that obstructs the driver’s view.

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Do More with Your Home's Equity Considering some upgrades for your home? For many people, your home is a large piece of your net worth and, if you’ve already paid for your house or own a large equity, it can be your best financial asset to make home enhancements.

which you can withdraw money as needed with spending flexibility. This helps when you are unsure of your projected budget and anticipate potential future needs. Don’t forget to consider interest rate fluctuation during the loan and prepare to budget for variable payments.

Using the equity that’s in your home to finance improvements is the cheapest way to increase the value of your holding.

There are two major ways to utilize this equity, each with pros and cons that may make one a better fit for you. We’re here to help you decide between the two.

The second type is known as a second mortgage, which is also secured by your home’s equity and allows you to borrow a fixed amount that you receive as a one lump sum. This enables you to get all the funds right at once to get moving on your improvements! The amount you can borrow is like a HELOC as we can utilize a percentage of your home’s value, minus the balance of your mortgage.

Most second mortgages have a fixed interest rate, a fixed term, and a fixed monthly payment.

HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT

The first is a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, which is a revolving credit line that allows you to borrow money as needed to a limit during a specified time period, with your home serving as collateral for the loan. At Wasatch Peaks Credit Union, we approve applicants for a specific amount of credit by taking a percentage of their home’s appraised value and subtracting the balance owed on the mortgage.

A HELOC will allow you more borrowing freedom than fixed home equity loans, with an extended draw period during

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SECOND MORTGAGE

With a second mortgage, you have set terms and payments that won’t vary month to month and a consistent rate throughout the loan.

We recommend checking with your tax advisor because interest paid on this type of loan may be tax deductible. As you only receive one lump sum, you should consider your spending budget and responsibility.

So, let’s talk. You supply the ideas, and Wasatch Peaks can supply the loans to make your dreams a reality. Whether you’re wanting the deck of your dreams, to refresh a kitchen, or even to give the whole house a new paint job, we’re ready to help! Call our specialists at 801-6278700 or apply online at wasatchpeaks. com and start enjoying the equity in your home today.

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Financial Tips on How to Prepare for Divorce

BY HAYLI DICKEY

Hi! My name is Hayli Dickey, and I am an associate attorney at IntegraLaw. I focus mainly on Family Law and regularly find myself advising clients about how to prepare for divorce. Often, my clients are still living with their spouse, which means careful planning is necessary. Here are two suggestions I offer anyone planning to initiate a divorce action:

(1) FINANCIAL UNMINGLING: Married couples commonly combine most of their finances and accounts. A family dynamic I come across often includes one party who has acted as the main breadwinner and the other party who has mainly raised the children and cared for the home. Under these circumstances, the party who has mainly raised the children and cared for the home likely has no access to income.

This becomes problematic when the parties start to unmingle their finances and one party no longer has access to incoming money for support during the divorce proceedings. Plan for your divorce by making sure you have access

to financial resources. Neither party should be depleting the marital property, but it is common practice for a spouse who is not working to take one-half of the money held in the parties’ joint checking and savings accounts, and deposit those funds into a new personal account. This money may be used for the party’s needs during the divorce.

(2) KNOW YOUR FINANCES: Full financial disclosures are required as part of a divorce proceeding. These financial disclosures are intended to give both parties a comprehensive understanding of their assets and debts.

However, sometimes assets are hidden or not disclosed. Hidden assets are not easily found, and it is especially difficult to find unknown assets. To hinder the possibility of hidden assets (and debts), both parties should know and have a clear understanding of the family finances, both debts and assets. Too often, one party is in charge of paying bills and keeping the family finances, and the other party has no idea what is coming in or going out. The party without that knowledge is left vulnerable in a divorce proceeding, specifically when the parties or the court is determining

how the assets should be equitably divided. You should know your family’s finances, and make sure you have access Hayli Dickey, to and/or Associate Attorney copies of that information prior to initiating the divorce proceedings. It is helpful to gather copies of the family financial documents (taxes, bank accounts, credit cards, loan documents, retirement accounts, etc.) for the last three years before you initiate divorce proceedings.

Both of these suggestions are intended to help the parties meaningfully and honestly participate in a divorce action.

Most family law cases will settle with an agreement between the parties, but the best settlements occur when the parties are on an even playing field, and each has access to information and funding.

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Homemade Bread Is there anything better than the delicious aroma of fresh baked bread? We've got two of our very favorite bread recipes. They are made to share!

BY RYAN AND MELISSA SPELTS

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The best part about this recipe besides the flavor?

4 ingredients!

That's it.

Artisan Bread

BY RYAN SPELTS

I don’t know about you, but I have a secret love affair with bread. Especially homemade bread! It may not be as popular today as it once was because of the rise in gluten intolerance and keto/low-carb diets, but I still love it. I have fond memories of my mom making homemade bread or rolls, and I would eat them until I thought I would burst. She also made wonderful cinnamon rolls, which I have yet to meet their match. And yes, I have been to the Straw Market (good, but not my mom’s!). A couple of years ago, I got the itch to start making bread on my own. I had never really done it on my own, more than helping my mom or wife put the ingredients in a bowl to mix up. I always assumed that bread-making was too difficult, took too much time, etc. Then, I stumbled across some recipe blogs and articles regarding making artisan bread in 5 minutes. You may have even heard of this trend of making simple artisan bread via the book Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg.

The first thing I noticed is that the recipe is super simple.

There are 4 ingredients: water, yeast, salt and flour. That is it. I thought, “Even I can make that!” And I did. We started making bread and perfecting the approach. Then, we started passing out bread to friends and neighbors. Soon, we started getting requests for bread from friends who heard about it or tasted it at a neighborhood party. It is awesome and tastes amazing, and people think you are amazing for making it, even though it is super easy!

Pre Heat: 450º F 3 cups warm water 100º 1 1/2 Tablespoons Active Dry Yeast 1 1/2 Tablespoons Coarse Salt 6 1/2 - 7 Cups of Flour (I use bread flour but All Purpose works too) Here is how you do it: First, you want 3 Cups of water that is roughly 100º and not more than 105º put in a large bowl. Add in

1.5 Tablespoons of Yeast. If you don’t have a 1/2 Tablespoon, it is just 1 1/2 teaspoons. Then, add in 1 1/2 Tablespoons of salt. (I use coarse kosher salt.) I usually put in slightly more salt than it calls for as a personal preference. Then, put in between 6 1/2 to 7 cups of flour and mix everything together. I usually start with 6 cups and then add as needed to make the dough the right consistency (damp but firm). Let the dough sit in the bowl with a towel over it for between 1 hour to overnight (if overnight, put it in the fridge; it will slow the rise).

Once it has risen, put flour down on the counter, take the dough out of the bowl, and place it on the flour. Form it into a giant burrito shape. Cut it in half and form two freeform loaves. You can either do football shaped or round bowl-shaped loaves. Then, you will let it rise again for about 30-40 min. I put the loaves on a cookie sheet with corn meal underneath to keep them from sticking. I let the loaves rest or rise on that sheet instead of trying to transfer them before cooking.

Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Put the cookie sheet in the oven and then pour roughly 1 cup of water directly on the bottom of the oven right before closing the door; this will send steam up to the bread. This crucial step makes the golden-brown outer crust on the bread that is so beautiful. Right before putting in the oven, I use my sharpest knife to cut a couple shallow slits in the top.

Sometimes an X, other times just 2 or 3 parallel lines. Those keep the bread from deforming during cooking. You can get fancier, if you want, with the lines.

Optional Flavors You can also add additional flavors to your dough if you want to try some other flavors, but my favorite is still the base bread.

I have tried Mediterranean flavor (olives, rosemary, sage and Parmesan cheese). I also tried cinnamon, raisins, and sugar. Cook 30 minutes, and you are done! The house will smell awesome, and my guess is you will go through an entire loaf for dinner, maybe more. It will keep overnight, but don’t store it in plastic; just put a towel over it on the counter and it will be great tomorrow too. .

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My family really loved this recipe, and the cheese sauce is amazing!

Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites

BY MELISSA SPELTS

Ryan’s sister, Olivia, sent this recipe out to all the sisters in the family. She found it on a website called twopeasandtheirpod.com. These looked so delicious, I had to try them. As I followed the recipe, I made a couple of changes, due to the ingredients I had in my cupboard. I seriously had so much fun following the instruction and pulling this recipe together. The icing on the cake was my family’s reaction when they tried these yummy pretzel bites. Many smiles and thumbs up!!

For the cheese sauce: ½ Tbsp unsalted butter ½ Tbsp. all-purpose flour ½ c. milk 8 ounces cheddar cheese grated For the Pretzels Mix 1 ½ c. warm water, sugar, yeast, and butter in a bowl of your mixer and let sit for 5 minutes Add salt and flour and mix on low until combined.

Continue to mix for 3 to 4 minutes while slowly adding flour until the dough is off the edges of your machine.

Drop your dough in a bowl and cover will a clean towel for an hour.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Soft Pretzels: 1 ½ c. warm water 2 Tbsp. brown sugar (They called for light I used dark) 2 ¼ tsp. active dry yeast 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted 2 ½ tsp kosher salt 4 ½ to 5 c. all-purpose flour 3 quarts water 1/3c. baking soda for boiling the pretzels 1 whole egg beaten with 1 Tbsp. cold water Coarse sea salt

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Boil 3 quarts of water in a pot and add baking soda slowly so it won't boil over.

Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll them out into long ropes. Cut the dough into one-inch pieces to make the pretzel bites. Boil in small batches for 30 seconds, using a slotted spoon to pull them out of hot water. Place them on a cookie sheet, sprinkle coarse sea salt generously on top, and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Pull out and place on a cooling rack.

Dip in yummy cheese sauce and eat!!!

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