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It doesn't take much reflection to realize how blessed we are to live in this country, this state, and this city.
ovember begins the holiday season; it is a time of the year where hearts are turned to helping and serving others. It is a time to express gratitude for the many blessings that come into our lives daily. Thanksgiving began many years ago, when the pilgrims set aside a day to express thanks and shared their food with the natives of the land who helped them in times of misery. That tradition of sharing and expressing thanks continues even today. Thansgiving is a day that is truly American. It would be difficult to imagine a society devoid of benevolence and humility. Even though it is a designated holiday each year, gratitude should be expressed continually as the heart will allow. George Washington said, “It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly implore His protection and favor.”
It doesn’t take much reflection to realize how blessed we are to live in this country, this state, and this city. The freedom we enjoy, established by our forefathers, is priceless. I have visited many nations that do not have freedom who are under duress continualy, and I recognized quickly what a wonderful gift we have. We live in a nation of peace and plenty where American ingenuity provides us the comforts of life we all enjoy. We live in a beautiful city, surrounded by majestic mountains, and wonderful friends and neighbors. All of these blessings should be acknowledged in the way we live and serve others. Ralph Waldo Emerson summed up when he said, "We should be grateful for each new morning with its light, for rest and shelter of the night, for health and food, for love and friends, for everything Thy goodness sends.” I hope that each of you has an enjoyable Thanksgiving as you gather your families and friends together. Take time to enjoy a great meal and express gratitude for the bounties of life and the comforts you enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving! Brent Chugg, Mayor
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City of North Ogden Veteran's Day Events Join us in honoring those who have served our country with the following activities: November 2 ........"The Major" is unfurled in Coldwater Canyon during the morning hours November 3 ........Veteran's Day Program at Barker Park Ampitheater 5:00-6:00 pm November 3-12....Field of Honor displayed at Community Veterans Day Program then displayed at North Ogden City offices November 8.........FTF Blood Drive with the American Red Cross in honor of our Veterans 4:00-10:00 pm 3602 N 500 W Pleasant View November 9
Veteran's Day Parade in Layton starting at11:11 am. Ceremony following the parade at the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
November 11.......Veterans Day and Day of Service at the North View Senior Center 4:30 pm-8:00 pm November 12.......Retrieval of "the Major" in the morning hours
If you or your organization would like more information of if you want to be involved in our efforts, please email kirk@followtheflag.org
COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER BY JON CALL, CITY ATTORNEY/ADMINISTRATOR
Question: Is it legal to pick fruit or vegetables in
front yards? Answer: No. Taking any property from somebody’s yard, including fruit and vegetables, is theft and can be prosecuted. According to state code, a person commits theft if they obtain or exercise “unauthorized control over the property of another with a purpose to deprive him thereof.” By taking fruit or vegetables from property you do not own, you could be prosecuted for theft. We have received some complaints in the city lately of neighbors or random strangers taking fruit off trees planted in the front or side yards of homes. Please remember and remind your children to not
take someone else’s food. Oftentimes individuals who have experienced this phenomena mention they would have gladly given away a few cherries, apples, or peaches if the person had taken the time to knock and ask permission. Please remember to be respectful of each other as well as look out for your neighbors. If you see somebody taking fruit, remember you can report them via the non-emergency line. Often no charges will be filed, but it gives people a chance to be contacted and provided guidance on why their activities might be illegal. Non-emergency dispatch is 801-629-8221.
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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Employee of the Month Mark Sempsrott Mark Sempsrott began his career with the North Ogden Police Department as a Patrol Officer on May 9, 2016. Mark was promoted to a Detective in January of 2019 because of his work ethic. Mark is someone who can always be depended on to work hard and take the initiative when needed. He continues to write citations and serve warrants even though he is currently assigned to the detective division. He has taken on his detective role with passion. Mark is very dedicated to the cases he works and ensures victims receive the help they need. He strives to solve crimes to the best of his ability. Mark is respectful to the public and his co-workers. He is always professional and is a great addition to North Ogden Police Department. The department can always count on Mark giving 110% when he is at work.
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Fundraiser to help local family Meet the Otto family! Paul Otto, the father, used to be a sportscaster but suffered a traumatic brain injury which led to multiple brain surgeries, years ago. He now sufferes in pain everyday. His wife, Amy, has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Amy was a teacher for years, but recently had to quit because of the chemo treatments. She has also undergone radiation treatments. Please come and support this wonderful family from our community. Join us as we fight with them! All the proceeds will go directly to the family.
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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 6pm. Work sessions are held as needed on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 pm. Check www.northogdencity.com for changes.
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Key Community Contacts Mayor: Brent Chugg: 801- 737-9836 bchugg@nogden.org Council Members: Cheryl Stoker: 801-782-9302 cstoker@nogden.org Phillip Swanson: 801-940-2111 pswanson@nogden.org Carl Turner: 801-737-0398 cturner@nogden.org Blake Cevering: 801-549-8202 bcevering@nogden.com Ryan Barker: 801-814-4306 rbarker@nogden.org City Hall: 801-782-7211 Planning:
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Police: Business 801-782-7219 Dispatch 801-629-8221 Emergency 911 Chief Dirk Quinney dquinney@nogden.org Paul Rhoades - prhoades@nogden.org 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 November 2019 | northogdenconnection.com 9
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November Calendar of Events Orion Jr. High Nov 1: Volleyball / NAL @ Orion 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Nov 4: LIA Field Trip to UofU | Fall Play Weber High School Rehearsals @ Stage 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Nov 1: Mama Mia Opening Night 7 p.m. Nov 5: STEM Star Club meeting @ Orion – 9:30 p.m. 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Fall Play Rehearsals @ Nov 2: Mama Mia 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Stage 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Volleyball / Nov 4: Mama Mia 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. NAL @ T.H. Bell 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Nov 6: Mama Mia Senior Citizen ShowNov 6: Fall Play Rehearsals @ Stage 2:30 ing 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. p.m. – 7 p.m. Nov 7-9: Mama Mia 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Nov 7: Fall Play @ Stage 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Nov 11: Mama Mia Closing Night7 p.m. Nov 8: Fall Play @ Stage 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Volleyball / NAL @ Orion 3 p.m. – 5 Nov 13: FAFSA Completion Night 5 p.m. p.m. – 7 p.m. Nov 12: Volleyball / NAL @ Snowcrest 3 Nov 15: Harvest Assembly 9:05 a.m. – p.m. – 5 p.m. 9:45 a.m. Nov 13: Recognition for Fine Arts and Nov 16: Harvest Dance LIA @ Orion Gym | Honor Orchestra Nov 18: Zero Fatalities – Drivers Ed 6:15 Rehearsal @ Orchestra Room 6:30 p.m. p.m. – 8:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Nov 25: Ladies Honor Choir @ Nov 15: Student of the Month @ WHS | Warrior of the Month Happy Orion Media Center 9:20 a.m. – 10 Brunch 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Thanksgiva.m. | Volleyball / NAL @ Orion 3 Nov 26: Boys Basketball @ Weber ing! p.m. – 5 p.m. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Nov 19: Auditions for Peter Pan Nov 27-29: No School @ Choir Room 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Volleyball / NAL @ Roy Jr. High 3 p.m. – 5 North Ogden Jr. High p.m. Nov 1: Volleyball / NAL BYE Nov 20: Auditions for Peter Pan @ Choir Nov 4: Frozen Jr. Auditions @ Choir Room 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Room 4 p.m. Nov 22: Volleyball / NAL @ Orion 3 p.m. Nov 5: Frozen Jr. Auditions @ Choir – 5 p.m. Room 4 p.m. | Volleyball / NAL @ Nov 26: Volleyball / NAL BYE Wahlquist 3 p.m. Nov 27-29: No School Nov 6: Frozen Jr. Auditions @ Choir Room 4 p.m. Maria Montessori Academy Nov 7: Food Drive | NAL / Volleyball RecNov 21-22: Jr High Parent Teacher Conognition Assembly | Frozen Jr. Auditions ference (Not Early Release) @ Choir Room 4 p.m. Nov 25-29: No School Nov 8: Volleyball / NAL @ NOJH 3 p.m. Nov 11: Student of the Month 7:30 a.m. Lomond View Elementary | Frozen Jr. Call Back Auditions @ Knight Nov 1: Robo Club @ Stage 7 a.m. – 8:30 Hall 4 p.m. a.m. | Science Club K-3 7 a.m. – 8:30 Nov 12: Volleyball / NAL @ SOJH a.m. Nov 13: Frozen Jr. Call Back Auditions @ Nov 8: Robo Club @ Stage 7 a.m. – 8:30 Knight Hall 4 p.m. a.m. Nov 14: Frozen Jr. Call Back Auditions @ Nov 15: Robo Club @ Stage 7 a.m. – Knight Hall 4 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Nov 15: Volleyball / NAL @ NOJH 3 p.m. Nov 22: Robo Club @ Stage 7 a.m. Nov 19: Volleyball / NAL @ Sandridge 3 – 8:30 a.m. | Science Club K-3 7 a.m. – p.m. 8:30 a.m. Nov 22: Volleyball / NAL @ NOJH 3 p.m. Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break | One Act Play 7 p.m. Bates Elementary: Nov 23: One Act Play 2 p.m. | One Act Nov 15: Early Out 1:05 p.m. Play 7 p.m. Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break – No Nov 26: Talent Show Assembly | Volleyschool ball / NAL @ Rocky Mtn. Nov 27-29: No School North Ogden Elementary Nov 4: Choir 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m.
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Nov 6: Choir 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Nov 7: Make up Picture Day Nov 11: Veteran’s Day | Choir 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Nov 13: Choir 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Nov 15: Early Out – Wednesday Schedule Nov 18: Choir 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Nov 20: Choir 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Nov 25: Choir 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Nov 27-29: No School Majestic Elementary Nov 5: Individual Picture Retakes 8:35 a.m. Nov 15: Early Out Schedule @ 1:15 p.m. Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break Green Acres Elementary Nov 6-8: Pizza Pie Café Night @ 1970 N Washington Blvd Nov 8: Fall Picture Retakes Nov 15: Early Out 1:15 p.m. Nov 26: 3rd Grade Field Trip Nov 27-29: No School
SENIOR EVENTS North View Senior Center 485 E. 2550 N. • North Ogden, Utah 801-782-6211 Lunch: 11:50 AM Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri. Dinner: 5:00 PM Thurs. (Opens at 1 PM) 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. 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Thurs. 1:00 PM - 7:30 PM Fri. 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday 8:30 a.m. Ceramics 8:30 a.m. Tai Chi 10 a.m. Line Dancing 1p.m. – 3 p.m. computer lab 2:00 Tap Dancing Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Zumba 9:30 a.m. Art 10 a.m. Line Dancing 12:30 p.m. Mah Jong 12:30 p.m. Weight Lifting (Strength Exercises)
Wednesday 9 a.m. Wood Carving 9:30 a.m. Bridge 10 a.m. Line Dancing 12:30 p.m. Card Games Thursday 1 p.m. Center Opens 1 p.m. Tap Dancing 5 p.m. Dinner 5:30 p.m. Entertainment Friday 8:30 a.m. Zumba 8:30 a.m. Ceramics 9 a.m. Bridge 10 a.m.Yoga (BRING YOUR OWN MAT) Special Activities and Events Nov 2: Boutique at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Light Luncheon available $4. Crafts, bakery items, Quilts, White elephants. Donations welcome and needed. Nov 4: Hair cuts $5 Nov 6: Cell Phone Class 2 p.m. Nov 7: Veteran Program at 5:30 p.m. Nov 11: Veterans Day (Closed) Nov 13: Foot Clinic at 10 a.m. Nov 14: Free legal advice by appointment only at 4 p.m., BINGO night at 5:30 p.m. Nov 19: Gary Romer Dance 7 p.m.
Nov 20: Foot Clinic at 10 a.m. Nov 21: Grief Class at 2:30 p.m., Genesis Bell Ringers at 5:30 p.m. Nov 28 & 29: Thanksgiving Day (Closed)
FUN THINGS TO DO! Nov 1: First Friday Ogden Art Stroll @ Historic 25th Street 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Dia De Los Muertos Ogden @ Nurture the Creative Mind 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Nov 6: Oh Deer! @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Nov 8-9: Ogden Film Festival @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 1 p.m. Nov 14: Handmade Jewelry Workshop @ The Monarch 6:30 p.m. buy tickets at 24tix. com Nov 16: Country Dancing every Wednesday night @ The Union Station 8:30 p.m. – 9 lessons 9 p.m. – 11:30 open dance floor Nov 20: Gobble, Gobble! All about Turkeys @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Nov 22: Energy Dance Company Christmas Recital @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Nov 27: Living Close to the Land @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Step back in time as you step into a real life tipi.
Nov 30: Santa Run @ Ogden’s Historic 25th Street 4:30 p.m. | Holiday Electric Light Parade @ Washington Blvd between 22nd St and 26th St
CITY EVENTS Nov 12: North Ogden City Council Meeting @ Council Chambers 6 p.m. | Pleasant View City Council Meeting @ City Office Building 6 p.m. Nov 26: North Ogden City Council Meeting @ Council Chambers 6 p.m.
NORTH OGDEN LIBRARY EVENTS Nov 1-30: Bookface Photo Contest. Ages 12-18. Come by the library and incorporate yourself into a book cover of your choosing, take a photo, and post it to the Weber County Library Facebook page to win a prize. Nov 9: Board Games @ 11 a.m. Celebrate International Games Week with some friendly competition by heading to the Library to play a board game with your family. Nov 12: Coding Crew @ 4 p.m. Ages 12-18. Choose your own path and work at your own pace. All supplies is provided and registration is required. Call 801337-2652 Nov 13: Simply Thread: Hand-Sewn Handbag @ 6:30 p.m. Replace your tired tote with your very own handcrafted creation. Space is limited; to register call 801-337-2650. Nov 19: Discover 4-H Squishy Circuts. Grades 3-8. Learn about electricity and build a simple electrical circuit using a
battery pack, Play-Doh, and an LED to register call 801-337-2652 Nov 19: Experimental Watercolor Techniques @ 7 p.m. Learn how to take advantage of the versatility of watercolor and add depth and interest to your art. Space is limited; to register call 801-337-2650 Nov 20: Dungeons & Dragons @ 6 p.m. Whether you call it “small team tactics” or an “interpersonal relationship exercise”, D&D is a fun way to meet new people and stretch your imagination. Roll the dice, move your character, meet other geeks, and, above all, have fun! Mondays: Youth Chess Club @ 4 p.m. ages 4-18. All supplies are provided Wednesdays: After School Program @ 2 p.m. Activities exploring STEAM for
elementary school-aged children. Thursdays: Discovery Time @ 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Infant to 3 years, and 4 to 5 years. Help your child get ready to read at our Discovery Time programs featuring stories, music, and learning activities. Nov 20: Weber Reads: Water Engineering @ 2 p.m. For elementary school-aged children. Learn about female engineers and water engineering at this special After School Program. Create a miniature water slide out of household materials. Nov 21: Human Trafficking In Utah @ 6:30 p.m. Allison Smith, the Education and Outreach Specialist for the Trafficking in Persons Program with the Refugee and Immigrant Center in Salt Lake City, has harrowing and relevant information to share with us about human trafficking in Utah and what we can do to encourage change.
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Students of the Month Congratulations to our hardworking student's that are recognized by teachers and faculty at their schools. Good job!
Mick Gunther
Jaxon Archuleta
Weber High School
Maria Montessori Academy
Mick Gunther can take any situation he is placed in and turn it into a good one. Often students are afraid to work with and talk to people they don’t know, but Mick isn’t. He’s always willing to work with different people and to help those around him who don’t understand what is going on or who needs extra help. Mick is an excellent teacher. He learns quickly and then shares that knowledge with others in a way that is non-threatening. Mick is a risk taker. He isn’t afraid to practice his signing in front of others even when he is not 100% sure he is doing it right. Something I appreciate about Mick is that he has a strong sense of integrity, if he says he will do something, he will. No matter the situation, you can always count on Mick.
Jaxon is a kind and considerate 9th grade student at Maria Montessori Academy who helps others in his community. He enjoys school, especially time with friends. His favorite subject is English and he finds learning German fascinating. He loves music, especially heavy metal, and is considering being a drummer. He appreciates the power and strong drum beats that you can feel through the headphones when listening to heavy metal music. He would like to create music that can pull people out of hard times. “I would like to bring happiness to the world and I would love to have enough money to help charities.”
Maria Torres Orion Jr. High School Maria is a 9th grader at Orion Junior High. She enjoys doodling, drawing, dancing, and music. Maria is a hard worker and has a strong desire to do good things. Her personal goal is to help her parents have a good future, and her academic goal is to finish school with good grades. Maria is interested in becoming a cosmetologist and has a bright future before her. Congratulations to Maria on doing a great job this year and working hard to succeed!
Oscar Hellstrand North Ogden Jr. High School Congratulations Oscar, you are the North Ogden Junior High Student of the Month for Choir! This honor is only bestowed on two students each year, and is only given to students exhibiting extraordinary character, performance, and progress in my classes...and that is you! Since the very first day of school, you have continually exceeded the expectations set in our program. Each day, you come into class with a smile on your face, excitement in your eyes, with an open mind, and a willingness to take risks. I ask you and all of the students in choir to do new and often scary things like performing for your peers weekly. Your hand is usually the first in the air, and you complete these tasks with a smile on your face! To quote the great Miss Frizzle, you aren’t afraid to “take chances, make mistakes, get messy!”
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Ambree Burggraff, Jack Sather, and Keaton Rands. Top five finishers were Brook Mortensen, Taylor Becker, Layla Walker, Andrew Schaelling, and Spencer Reynolds. Top ten finishers were Maelynn Fidler, Logan Ramage, Braxton Nielson, Tanner Johnson and the top twenty finishers were Eli Langeveld, Adam Pendleton, Bowen Satterthwaite, Tyler Matheson, Jace Montano, Daicin Johnson, Cooper Robinson, and Mark Weber. Congratulations to the team! I had a chance to interview several of the student riders and a couple of coaches and I was thoroughly impressed with these athletes. Adam Pendelton who is a senior said, “Mountain biking is a good outlet to exercise, stay in shape and meet people.” His favorite part of being on the team is the friends he has made because of the unity of the team.
Weber High Mountain Bike Team Places 2nd in the Northern Region BY RYAN SPELTS
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here are about 20,000 high school mountain bikers in the nation and 4,500 of those, come from the Utah League which makes Utah the largest high school league in the nation. The Utah League is now bigger than the next three combined and is still growing in popularity. Weber High School has 65 high school riders and the junior high talent development team has nearly 50 riders. Our kids are part of the Northern Utah region and there are 5 meets, in the season, 4 regular season meets and a state final. These races are huge, typically featuring 1,200 to 1,300 racers. The races are a ton of fun with all the families out cheering for their racers and supporting the team. On the weekend of Oct. 18 and 19, the Weber High team competed for the State Title with several outstanding performances from the team. Jack Sather and Keaton Rands both took first place in their individual State Races. Ambree Burgraff, placed in the top five. Taylor Becker and Isaac Hortin placed in the top ten and Brooke Mortensen, Layla Walker, Andrew Schaelling, Spencer Reynolds, and Logan Ramage all finished in the top twenty five. The regular season results were as follows: the team took second place in the Northern Region. Team members who took first place in races during the season were Natalie Quinn,
Maelynn Fidler, who is a freshman, also enjoys the exercise and really enjoys being out in nature. She loves how fun it is to be on the team and make friends and compete in the races. Ambree Burggraaf, who is a senior, has been riding for 5 years and she has learned she can do hard things and learn a new skill. She loves that feeling when she crosses the finish line knowing she has tried her hardest. Brett Fidler is Maelynn’s dad and an assistant coach. He has been a mountain biker his entire life and he finds it very rewarding. He loves watching his daughter compete with higher level athletes and still perform well. He has seen how being on the team builds confidence in, not only CONGRATS! A huge his daughter, but in the shout out to the Weber other student athletes he helps coach. High Team for their Head Coach John great season! Pendleton has enjoyed helping with the team and this year took over as the head coach. He and his coaching staff have helped the team get sponsors to pay for needed equipment, scholarships, and a team trailer with the assistance of Keaton Rand’s father, Sky. John would like to see some more growth on the girls’ team this coming year. One of their biggest needs is to find some female coaches to bring along the girls team and help it grow. He would also like to see more parent involvement on the team. They have had more parent involvement than ever before, including a volunteer to take role so the kids get credit for their efforts. These kids practice two times per week as a team and then often on their own. A huge shout out to the Weber High Team for their great season!
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Who will find the Turkeys? Queen Victoria’s turkeys were missing and John Woodfield was determined to find them. BY HAILEY MINTON
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ohn Woodfield was what could be called a strict father but he had a heart of gold. He always had a neatly trimmed beard; he stood straight and was always neat. He grew up in England and his father died when John was very young. He went to school for only a few years before his mother needed him to help provide for the family. John worked for a time in Queen Victoria’s garden. She had a number of children who helped keep birds from eating all the fruit in the fruit trees. One day she noticed her two prized turkeys were missing. One was a male and the other was a female, and when they disappeared together to make a nest for their eggs they could be very difficult to find. She told the children the one who found the turkeys first would be rewarded with a prize. John wasn’t sure he’d ever seen the turkeys before even when they didn’t have a nest, but from that point he began to get up early each morning to look for
them. He climbed up a tree so he could survey the area when the dawn started to break. Eventually he saw the male and the female come out of a bush, eat on the grass, then go back into the bush. John told the head gardener, showed him where he saw them, and sure enough, there were the turkeys! Soon after, Queen Victoria brought a beautiful rust colored velvet vest for him. The buttons weren’t like normal buttons with two or four holes through them; instead they were glassy domes with a shank on the back to attach it to the vest. This vest has been passed down through the family since then and now it belongs to his great granddaughter Mary Sue Rasmussen, who is my grandmother! John joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while he was in England. Brigham Young called him to settle North Ogden and help establish irrigation in the area since he had experience with that in England. He came to North Ogden as a single young man and became aquatinted with Rachel Roylance when her father fixed a pair of shoes for him. Before she and John had met, an older man with two wives offered to marry Rachel but she wasn’t very thrilled about that prospect. I’m sure you could imagine Rachel’s excitement when this young spring chicken came knocking on the door asking to spend more time with her.
<< The John Woodfield and Rachel Roylance Family taken about 1891. Back: John Aaron, Jane, Mary Ann, Charlotte, Elisabeth, Thomas. 2nd row: John (father) Rachel (mother) 3rd row: Rosene Maria, Isabel, Harriet Ellen 4th row: William George, Emily Janette.
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Mary Sue Rasmussen holds the vest that belonged to her Great Grandpa Woodfield.
The two were married and began to build their lives together. They started their life in a cabin dug into a hillside and eventually had eleven children, nine of which were girls. They shared household chores and helped their brothers and father with the chores on the farm when they were needed. Dinner time not only included John’s immediate family, but also his brother, niece, and nephew who helped as farm hands. Meals were always served on time and very good manners were expected. This was a home of plenty and they always stored vast amounts of food. They had fruits and nuts from their trees, an abundance of meat, vegetables, fruit, and berries. The children were always welcome to help themselves to the huge shelves of apples. The holidays were also a season of roast goose or turkey, dressing, gravies, salads, rows of pies and Rachel’s plum pudding. Neighbors relied on each other during this time and John Woodfield and James Ward worked together to get machinery to help process the hay and grain on their land. Flat irons were also a prized possession of the time, and three neighboring families shared the two irons John traded for a large load of fire wood. John was known as a person who cared for people outside his immediate family; he never left anyone wanting food and shelter.
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Follow The Flag Presents ‘Flag Week’ To Honor Veterans Day BY WILLIAM MICHELS AND FOLLOW THE FLAG
Flag Week Events
Follow The Flag will begin ‘Flag Week’ in Coldwater Canyon in the early morning of Nov 2nd 2019, which will feature the unfurling of the world’s largest free-flying American flag. The flag will continue to fly throughout the week until Nov 12th. Nov 3rd – Veterans Day Community Program at the Amphitheater in Barker Park with performances from local musicians and guest speaker Jennie Taylor, widow of Major Brent Taylor, who was the Mayor of North Ogden City before losing his life in Afghanistan. Nov 3rd-12th - Follow The Flag, in conjunction with Colonial Flag is proud to sponsor a Field of Honor® for the first time. The Field of Honor® will display hundreds of flags with name tags of active duty soldiers and veterans from the city and neighboring communities. Other activities such as a blood drive, youth night, fun run/hike and a Day of Service will be available to the community to honor veterans.
A Gold Star Monument will be installed in North Ogden, honoring heroes.
The freedom that citizens of the United States experience is fought for and protected by those who put their personal issues behind and their lives on the line. To honor the families of heroes from North Ogden, such as the families of heroes like Major Brent Taylor, Elliott Robbins and Jared Reaves. There are a dozen local Gold Star Families going back to World War I from North Ogden. The memorial monumnet will be installed in North Ogden. Jennie Taylor, widow of Brent Taylor, realized one of these monuments would be perfect for the city and its extensive history of service members. In a partnership between the 16 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING | November 2019
Both sides are a tribute to the heroes who lost their lives, and families who lost their loved ones for our freedom.
This monument honors the heroes from North Ogden, and their families who have lost a loved one while they were serving.
Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, the Major Brent Taylor Legacy Foundation, and the Follow the Flag North Ogden team, the monument will be erected. It is not just in honor of Taylor and his family, but of all the North Ogden families who have lost a loved one while they were serving. Composed of granite, black and gold in color, the monument tells a story on its two sides. On one side, the four granite panels reads: Homeland, Family, Patriot, and Sacrifice. Each panel displays a scene that reflects on the Gold Star Families and their loved ones who have fallen. The other side
is engraved with the words “Gold Star Families Memorial Monument,” a tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who have sacrificed a loved one for our freedom. The mainstay of the monument is front and center; it is a cut-out representative of a loved one who sacrificed for our freedom. The purpose of the monument is to preserve the memories of those who have fallen, and remind individuals that their freedom is not truly free, but instead provided by dedicated men and women who serve our country, some at the ultimate cost. It will surely fit right into North Ogden, already defined by patriotism with the banners of many different service members being displayed along a stretch of Washington Boulevard. Hershel “Woody” Williams established the project in 2010 with the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation. Williams is a former marine and a Medal of Honor recipient who fought in the second battle of
Guam and the battle of Iwo Jima during World War 2. The foundation is a charitable, not for profit organization that recommends the public and local leaders establish these monuments in communities across the country. Placement of the monument is to occur in May 2020. It will be placed on the grounds of the North Ogden City office complex, next to the flagpole and surrounded by the library and city courthouse. The entire cost of the monument is $60,000, and the community is encouraged to help support the cause by donating. To learn more and donate visit MajorBrentTaylor.com. North Ogden’s resilience and its residents’ ability to support each other in times of need is impressive and inspiring. The bond will only get stronger with the construction of this new monument.
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a guide to
Hosting the Holidays BY HAILEY MINTON
Relax! With the holiday season around the corner, you don’t need to turn your home into the Ritz Carlton for you to be a hospitable host for visiting family. This time of year is more about
connecting with loved ones than stressing out about keeping everyone fed and entertained. You can be a thoughtful host and give your visiting family or friends the chance to be involved with things alongside you. In my experience, good conversations always come when I’m helping another person make dinner or wash dishes. Those one-on-one interactions that bring you closer together is what it’s all about! We have put together a myriad of ideas that can spruce up the time you spend with your family and friends. 18 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING | November 2019
Fun things to do
go outside! A winter hike up wheeler canyon is beautiful, especially when there is a fresh layer of snow.
Participate in the Santa Run on Nov. 30th at Ogden’s Historic 25th Street at 4:30 p.m. Everyone who registers gets a full-on Santa Outfit to race in. It’s quite the sight!
Take the family Country Dancing at the Union Station any Wednesday night. Lessons are offered from 8:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. and the dance floor is open until 11:30 p.m.! Learn all about turkeys at the Ogden Nature Center on Nov. 20 from 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Don’t miss the Holiday Electric Light Parade on Washington Blvd near 25th Street on Nov. 30th at 5:30 p.m. followed by fireworks at the Ogden Amphitheater and the lighting of Christmas Village at 6:30 p.m. The Huntsville outdoor Ice Skating Rink: A portion of Huntsville Park is flooded to transform it into a skating rink where anyone can come to play hockey, figure skate, or simply try to stay vertical for free. It’s the perfect activity to get out and enjoy winter in the outdoors. Visitors can rent skates from across the street at local businesses, including the Huntsville BBQ. Every winter, dozens of volunteers work together to freeze the park, and if you come late enough, you can even help spray the ice! The current location is at 300 S 7400 E.
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How to be a thoughtful host to family and friends who are visiting from out of town
• Have a card in the guest bedrooms with the
Hosting Tips
Wi-Fi password and garage code written on it. Or include a spare house key.
• Have extra wall chargers and USB cords available for your visitors.
• Lay out fresh and folded towels on the
bathroom counter and stock all bathrooms with soap, shampoo, conditioner, and toilet paper.
• Share the house rules. That might mean
visitors should be able to get their own breakfast in your home and clean up after themselves or perhaps quiet time is from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Contention can
Easy Dinner
Turkey Leftovers Recipe by Nola Spicer
Of course everyone loves the turkey sandwiches that come with leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. But what if you want to change things up this year? Or what if you have TOO much turkey to know what to do with? Here is a recipe for a Tex-mex Turkey Enchilada that is sure to make a dent in your leftovers and feed your family who might be visiting for the holidays. 3 C Chopped Turkey 1 ¾ C Salsa 8 oz Cream Cheese 1 ½ t Cumin 1/3 c Green Onion ½ t Oregano 16 Flour Tortillas 3 C Mexican Blend Cheese Lettuce Tomatoes Olives Heat turkey, ¾ C Salsa, Cream Cheese, 1 C Cheese, spices, and onions. Place a spoonful in each tortilla and roll. Place in a 9 x 13 pan. Cover with remaining salsa and cheese. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, and olives. Serves 10.
creep in when visitors unknowingly break house rules, and no one wants that during the holiday season! Taking the time to establish expectations will make everyone happier in the end.
• Plan a menu with the
adults involved and make assignments. This is a good way to spread the workload and give everyone a chance to make something their family likes!
Make sure you have clean towels & linens!
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make a gift! Homemade Soap
Chances are youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had an idea or two of what to get someone for Christmas already. I remember one year my grandmother, aunts, mom, and I all got together to make our own soaps just for the fun of it. Now that I think of it, homemade soap would be a fantastic gift idea for friends, family, or neighbors. We had different molds and fragrances and had a lot of fun getting creative with it. Not only can you make a gift for someone, but you can make a meaningful memory with your family when they visit for Thanksgiving. Here is a recipe for making soap provided by Nola Spicer: Soap Base Fragrance Oils Cosmetic Grade Coloring Almond oil/ aloe vera / oatmeal Glitter Rubbing Alcohol Soap Molds Plastic Wrap Ribbon Gift Tags Melt soap base in a double broiler. Add oils and coloring. You can add other ingredients such as oatmeal for a scrub, glitter for decoration, or soothing oils such as almond and aloe vera. Pour the mixture into soap molds and allow the bubbles to rise. Spray with rubbing alcohol to dissolve bubbles and allow the soap to harden. Wrap the bars of soap in plastic, tie them with colorful ribbon, and give them to neighbors, family, and friends. Small, colorful plastic toys may be placed in the mold as well for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soap.
Fun Activities
Here are some ideas when everyone is gathered together that is good for all ages!
Minute to win it games for children AND adults! These ideas came from playtivities.com
Tear it up: You will need a
roll of toilet paper, an empty disposable water bottle, rubber bands, two twisty-ties, four chairs, folded up bits of paper, and a stick thin enough for the roll of toilet paper to slide through. Thread the roll of toilet paper on the stick and rest the stick between two chairs. Pull some of the paper down so 2-3 squares are hanging. Take the lid off the disposable water bottle and put the last square of toilet paper between the lid and the bottle before screwing it on. This will suspend the bottle in the air. Then connect one or several rubber bands between two chairs, securing them to each chair with a twisty-tie. Load a folded piece of paper and fire away! All players take turns trying to tear the toilet paper and make the bottle drop to the floor.
Defying Gravity: You will
need balloons. Try to bounce 2-3 balloons in the air at the same time without letting them touch the ground. Adjust the number of balloons each person gets by skill and ability. Whoever lasts the longest wins. You could have different winners for different categories: The winner for the longest time with two balloons, three balloons, and the person who manages to keep 10 in the air the longest! Try doing the same game and seeing how long you can bounce one balloon on your head. It might be harder than you think!
>> Having small prizes for the winners might help participation!
Knock it out: For each person competing,
you will need an orange or a tennis ball, a pair of nylons, and 3 disposable water bottles, filled. Each person puts their round object in the foot area of one of the nylons. Then put the elastic waist portion of the nylons around your head like a hat. Swing your head side to side to try to get the ball to knock over each water bottle. Whoever is the first to knock all their water bottles over wins. 20 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING | November 2019
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of Utah BY RYAN SPELTS
"We believe in using our gifts to create positive changes in health." Part of that ‘standard’ is the practice’s commitment to study and be up-to-date on the most recent treatment techniques and approaches to ensure patients comfort via state-of-the-art surgical techniques.
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ral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of Utah was founded 25 years ago by one surgeon in a small office in Bountiful. Today, the thriving practice has five board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons with more than 50 years of combined experience and offices in Layton, Ogden, Bountiful and Pleasant View. These doctors love their community and find great value in treating their patients. The OMS of Utah mission statement sums up the way the doctors feel about their chosen profession. It reads: “We believe in using our gifts to create positive changes in health. We embrace compassion, innovation and integrity as we respectfully serve each person.” “This statement was born out of much thought and many years of practice,” Dr. Michael Broadbent said. “Our patients are the reason we do what we do. Our team focuses on how best to serve them—to be compassionate and uphold the highest standard of care.”
Dr. Adam McCormick, who recently earned the rare acceptance as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, said he understands when patients are coming in for surgery they are often anxious. “We understand the word “surgery” can make people nervous,” Dr. McCormick said. “So we focus on patient experience and excellent medical practices. Even patients who have had bad experiences in the past are often surprised with the level of comfort they can achieve.” Oral and maxillofacial surgeons attend four years of dental school, post undergrad, and then an additional four to six year surgical residency. They specialize in wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, corrective jaw surgery, facial cosmetics including face, brow and eyelid lifts, TMJ surgery, oral pathology, obstructive sleep apnea including help with snoring, bone grafting and facial trauma. The OMS of Utah surgeons perform simple surgeries in their four centers and more complex traumas and in depth surgeries in hospitals—where two doctors are always present and focused on the patient.
The list of surgeries and procedures is extensive. “Because we are a patientfocused practice, we were the first to use a process called “platelet rich plasma,” Dr. Jason Chandler explained. “PRP is basically a process of spinning down the patient’s blood to concentrate the healing elements in the blood and then use that to speed up the patient’s recovery.” The practice leads in innovation in other areas as well—as one of the partners, Dr. Todd Liston, invented the Gingival Cuff Links system, which optimizes gum tissue healing around dental implants, and decreases pain associated with the placement of a dental implant. Dr. Patrick Hall, the most recent addition to the practice, commented on the benefit of innovation in a surgical practice. “Many times, patients don’t know to ask if their surgeon is up-to-date on the most recent technology. But because our top priority is the patient, we have committed ourselves to best practices and modern technology.” Each doctor at the practice maintains board certification and continuing professional development so they can serve at the top of their field. They also ensure they are always available for emergencies or any concerns their patients may have.
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Avoid Liability BY GARRETT T. SMITH
I receive a lot of questions from business owners about how to limit personal liability. Unfortunately, many of these questions come after a mistake has been made. Benjamin Franklin once said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Although Franklin was using this axiom in the context of fire safety, it applies universally. We live in a sue-happy world. There are times when companies deal unfairly with people, and filing a lawsuit may be the only recourse to provide a remedy for the injured party and hold the offending party accountable. However, there are also times when a person will initiate a lawsuit against a company they believe has “deep pockets” hoping to get a quick settlement. There are few things as discouraging to business owners as being sued for trying to provide a service that they are passionate about. Having the correct business structure and upholding good business practices can give you peace of mind that you will not be personally liable if someone sues your business.
A great way to limit personal liability is to form an entity, either a corporation or limited liability company (LLC). Most businesses start without forming an entity. An individual can start a business as a sole proprietor without filing with the state. Two or more individuals can start a business as a partnership on a handshake deal without filing with the state. The formation of these business structures, while simple and cost effective, do not protect the business owner(s) from personal liability. If someone chooses to sue a sole proprietor or partnership, the owner(s) could lose not only their business assets, but their personal property as well. The LLC structure has the best protections against personal liability, however, the corporation structure provides more options for investors if you are looking for funding. My goal is to provide you with the most protection while maximizing your flexibility to accomplish your business plan. Even the best business structure cannot make up for poor business practices. I have a client who I’ll call Todd who had
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7 Helpful Holiday Shopping Tips The holiday season is a special time. With holiday specials, carols on the radio, and an ever-growing list of people to shop for, it’s easy to get carried away. We’ve got 7 helpful holiday shopping hacks to make your trip a little easier on you and a bit lighter on your budget! CREATE A BUDGET
This first tip may sound a bit obvious, but it can be easy to lose track of your spending. By making a budget, you’ll be encouraged to plan for your spending, rather than buying impulse items on each shopping trip.
MAKE A GIFT LIST
Narrow down your gift list to those closest to you and start brainstorming what gifts you’d like to give each person on the list. Get creative and think of all the gift ideas they may enjoy, then select which one would be the most special or meaningful to the recipient – and is within your budget.
MAP OUT A ROUTE
The less time you spend out shopping (or online browsing), the better off your budget will be. Before aimlessly looking for ideas, use your gift list to create a route of stores or websites you’ll need to hit. This way, you can be more focused in your shopping and make fewer impulse purchases.
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SHOP LATE IN THE DAY
Skip the holiday crowds by shopping right before closing. Often during the late evening hours, you’ll be able to shop quickly without having to fight the crowds. Be aware of holiday hours – sometimes stores are open for shorter or longer hours than normal.
SHOP IN HEELS
While this may seem a bit crazy to some, a Brigham Young University study found that shoppers spent a lot less money when their minds were focused on staying balanced. A more appealing alternative could be to visit the stores after a yoga class or riding an escalator for a similar effect.
FIND THE HIDDEN CASHIER
Skip the seemingly endless lines during the holiday season by seeking out cashiers set up in out-of-the-way spots of the store. You may find these checkout lines near fitting rooms in a variety of departments.
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Identity theft is a serious issue in the United States. According to the Bureau of Justice, about 7 percent of persons 16 or older have been victims of identity theft. The majority of these cases, 86 percent, were in relation to credit card or bank account information. Unfortunately, it appears young adults are more prone to identity theft, with 17 percent of millennial women and 38 percent of millennial men falling victim to online or phone fraud. The holiday season is fast approaching, and with that comes increased use of credit cards. As you search for the perfect gift for family and friends, follow these tips to help protect your identity this holiday season.
1. LOOK FOR THE GREEN LOCK
WHEN PURCHASING ON THE INTERNET. If you are entering your credit card information on an online merchant’s website, be sure to look in your browser’s URL bar for a lock, which is often green. This is the universal symbol that the website
3. BE WARY OF SHOULDER
SURFERS. Don’t get too paranoid, but be careful at the ATM. If someone is too close behind you, they may be trying to look over your shoulder to see what you are inputting. Also, the same could be true for the person next to you on the subway watching you enter your credit card on your phone to buy your niece’s present.
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Cranberry Pesto Green Beans BY SHAUNA HAVEY
Serve a vegetable side that steals the show this holiday season. A traditional Italian dish gets a bright, festive twist with this one of a kind cranberry-almond pesto. Full of vibrant color and flavor, and an absolute cinch to make, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the perfect accompaniment to a rich, decadent, holiday meal. Serves 8 2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and dried 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed 1 clove garlic 3/4 cup sliced almonds, divided 6 ounces frozen cranberries, thawed 1 four ounce block parmesan cheese, grated, divided 1/4 cup olive oil Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of the sea salt. Place the beans into the boiling water and allow to cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice water. When the
beans are done cooking, use tongs to remove them from the boiling water and place them directly into the cold water. This is called blanching and will keep the green color vibrant. To make the pesto, place the basil, the remaining salt, the garlic, and 1/2 cup of the almonds into a food processor. Pulse to puree. Add the cranberries and pulse to coarsely chop, but do not puree. Add 3/4 of the parmesan cheese. With the processor on low, stream in the olive oil. Blend just until the mixture is homogenous, scraping down the sides of the processor bowl as needed. When ready to serve, microwave the green beans on high for 1-2 minutes to re-heat them. Add the pesto and toss to coat the beans. Place onto a serving platter and garnish with the remaining almonds and parmesan cheese.
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Spectacular Sides for your Thanksgiving Dinner The turkey might be the center of the holiday table, but the side dishes complete the meal and have guests counting down until it's leftover time!
Sweet Potato Crisp with Maple Cream BY SHAUNA HAVEY
Everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving casserole gets a sophisticated makeover in this gorgeous sweet potato crisp. Creamy, buttery sweet potato puree is topped with a crunchy pecan crumble topping, baked until golden, then dotted with maple whipped cream before serving. It’s so delicious, you might never make the marshmallow topped stuff again! Makes 12 servings
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place twelve four ounce ramekins onto a cookie sheet (or use an 8 X 8 square baking dish to make a single casserole). In the bowl of a stand mixer, add all ingredients for the sweet potato puree. Whip ingredients together until smooth. Spoon sweet potatoes evenly into ramekins or the casserole dish. To make the crisp topping, dice the cold butter into small pieces and place into a bowl. Add the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Use two forks, or your hands, to work the butter into the flour and sugar until pea sized lumps form. Stir in pecans.
For the sweet potato puree: 2 29 ounce cans sweet potatoes in light syrup 1/2 stick butter, melted 2 eggs 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon imitation maple flavoring
Top the sweet potatoes with the crumble. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until heated through, then remove from oven and allow to cool for at least ten minutes.
For the crisp topping: 6 tablespoons salted butter, cold 2/3 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
When ready to serve, top sweet potatoes with the maple cream.
For the maple cream: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon imitation maple flavoring
is found in the grocery store with the vanilla extract. If you can’t find it, vanilla makes a fine substitute.
Meanwhile, to make the maple whipped cream, place the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and maple flavoring into the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
About our recipe contributor •Tip: Maple flavoring
Shauna Havey is a nationally recognized Utah food and family blogger. When she's not creating scrumptious recipes, she enjoys family life and travel adventures. Find her at www.haveyourselfatime.com and @haveyourselfatime
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Costa Del Sol BY MELINDA HORTIN
Some of the best places to eat are often found in the most unexpected places. Hidden near the heart of Ogden, a short distance from the Megaplex, sits one of Ogden’s best kept secrets, Costa Del Sol. This small family owned restaurant serves a variety of fresh, authentic Mexican food. Who doesn’t love the sound of that? The menu includes some of my all-time favorites: enchiladas, burritos, taco salad, and fajitas just to name a few. I have tried a lot of Mexican food in my life and I would have to say Costa Del Sol has some of the best Mexican food I have ever tasted. I ordered a hot, steamy plate of Fajitas Texanas, a heavenly mixture consisting of shrimp, beef, bell peppers, onions and chicken. There was so much flavor jam-packed in those fajitas, my taste buds were jumping for joy! The dish also came with a side of lettuce, pinto
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Another popular dish is their Chili Relleno, which consists of three kinds of cheese, chicken or shrimp, served with rice and beans. Or their Homemade Pecan or Coconut Mexican Aguas Fresca which are flavored water. Both sound amazing! Next time you are in downtown Ogden, be sure visit Brenda and Leo, the owners and cooks at Costa Del Sol, for some delicious authentic Mexican food that is sure to dazzle your taste buds and leave you wanting more!
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Enchiladas Rancheras, which is corn tortillas stuffed with mozzarella cheese, topped with beef, and smothered in a homemade green sauce. It looked so tasty I couldn’t resist. Thank goodness my husband is ok with sharing, even though I was pretty full at that point. I wanted to try something I have never heard of, so our server recommended we try a Pupusa. It is one of their most popular items on the menu and is super cheap too! If you aren’t familiar, a Pupusa is a flatbread from El Salvador, made with cornmeal and stuffed with cheese. They looked like fluffy pancakes stuffed with mozzarella cheese, but savory instead of sweet. The taste reminded me of a baked mozzarella stick and it was topped with tomatoed marinated coleslaw and drizzled in a tomato salsa. Who would have guessed those would be paired together? After one bite, I was hooked. Where have you been all my life, you delightfully tasty, Pupusa?
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