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ave you ever asked yourself the question “What would happen if...”? Asking this question, can bring to our attention opportunities that would otherwise not come to light. In today’s changing environment, it is important that we seek to continually improve things that will keep North Ogden a great place to live!

Many of us have read the book, The Road Less Traveled.

The reason the road was less traveled was because it was difficult. For many, 2020 was a difficult road to travel; however, the new year brings hope that things will get better, and we will be able to reengage with friends and family on a higher level. However, there are still many miles to be traveled on that difficult road.

“I would challenge each of us to ask ourselves the question, “what would happen if Living life helps us understand that there is no Easy Street I went the extra and we generally reap what we sow. Doing the same thing over and over might make us think we are on Easy Street, but mile on the road in reality, it can cause us to become content with the status less traveled?” quo. The problem with doing the same thing over and over is it becomes hard to adapt and make improvements. Sometimes, it’s hard to understand that there is risk in doing nothing. It has been said that “complacency is the root of mediocrity, and mediocrity is success’s worst enemy.” I believe the citizens of North Ogden expect continual progress towards improving the quality of life in our city. The term “smart growth” has often been used by city officials.

Perhaps the new phrase should be, “Planning to improve the quality of life for North Ogden Citizens so we avoid mediocrity.”

So, what does status quo, complacency, continuous improvement, and success have to do with North Ogden? They are all connected to how we approach shaping the future of our city, some in a negative way, and others in a positive way. Personally, I believe we should focus on continuous improvement and success. North Ogden is experiencing significant growth, and your elected officials understand tough decisions lay ahead. Our commitment is this: we will avoid Easy Street and, when appropriate, take the road less traveled. We will not ignore tradition, but we will be progressive in making decisions that will improve the quality of life for those who reside in North Ogden.

I would challenge each of us to ask ourselves the question, “what would happen if I went the extra mile on the road less traveled?” I believe the result would be an increase in individual opportunities and the probability that our great city would thrive. We surely wouldn’t have to worry about our city becoming mediocre. I invite you to reach out to myself or a member of the city council and share your ideas on ways to enhance what is special to you about North Ogden.

Be safe and enjoy the beauty of North Ogden. After all, it is a great place to live!

Mayor Berube

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

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City of North Ogden COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER

BY JON CALL, CITY MANAGER/ATTORNEY

Resident’s Question: How does somebody change the zoning on their property?

Answer: The city council has divided up the city into several “zones” or classifications, depending on the expected type of use on the property. Most of the city falls under the residential zoning districts, with a focus of primarily providing places for people to live. Occasionally, a landowner will request that the property they live on or own be rezoned for different types of uses or for a different density of housing units. To accomplish a density or rezone, a landowner petitions the city and appears in public hearings before the planning commission; then, the city council makes the final determination on whether or not they agree to rezone the property. If the council approves, the property now adopts the new density and rules related to the new zone.

Sometimes, people find out that the zone in which they live does not allow a certain type of activity. The planning commission and council also consider text amendments to change the requirements and restrictions in certain zones. A good example of this is the recent change for backyard chickens being allowed in most residential zones.

Our planning department is always happy to answer any questions you may have. Please reach out to Brandon Bell at (801) 782-7211 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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Police Department Retiree

DETECTIVE PAUL RHOADES

BY LYNNE BEXELL

Congratulations, Paul, on a well-deserved retirement.

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etective Paul Rhoades started working for North Ogden City in 1995, shortly after graduating from Weber State University. Paul was initially hired by the North Ogden Police Department as the animal control officer. After about three years with animal control, Paul attended the police academy and became a sworn officer. Throughout Paul’s career, he has served in several positions within the police department. Those positions include patrol, school resource officer, and detective. Paul was also instrumental in writing and obtaining several grants over the years.

For much of Paul’s career, he was assigned as the city’s Emergency Management Coordinator. He was also tasked with supervising the department’s citizen groups. These groups include our Volunteers in Police Service (V.I.P.S), CERT, the Citizen’s Academy, and the Victim Advocate program. Paul enjoyed reaching out to the community and teaching crime prevention. He was a big part of the department’s Neighborhood Watch program as well as the training of local businesses in crime and fraud prevention.

Paul loved this so much that he intends on pursuing his teaching certificate after retirement so he can continue educating those around him.

Paul has been a great asset to the Police Department and the city of North Ogden. We are thankful to Paul for everything he has contributed over the last 25 years. Congratulations, Paul, on a well-deserved retirement. We wish you and your family the best and hope you have many happy retirement years.

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The Cherry on Top

BY LYNNE BEXELL

Many water-loving North Ogden residents will have no trouble recognizing this fun-loving, hard-working individual. This is Justin Rasmussen, and he is the North Shore Aquatic Center Manager.

always help others. Some residents may recognize him as the Fright Night social distance surfer. He played a critical role in the success of this year’s Halloween Fright Night event and regularly helps with every other department. Congratulations to Justin Rasmussen for earning employee of the year and this week’s Cherry on Top.

Justin works tirelessly year-round to keep the Aquatic center in top shape, and he excels at his duties. He worked very hard this summer and did an amazing job at the aquatic center keeping everyone safe.

He is such an asset to the North Ogden Parks and Recreation Department that he received employee of the year.

This week, the Cherry on Top goes to Justin for not only doing good work at the aquatic center, but for his willingness to

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What is Guiding Good Choices Training? Interview with local parent, Wendi Davis-Cox Question: What did you think of the class?

Answer: I really liked the class. The instructors were very helpful and were able to answer questions that arose during the discussions. The material from the class is something that is easy to use and follow.

Q: What did you learn?

A: There were so many skills taught that could be used in everyday situations that arise as a parent. These skills can help strengthen the relationship between parents and children, as well as build protective factors for children when facing future emotional and behavioral issues.

Q: Has this changed how you parent?

A: One of the lessons that I really liked was in regard to conflict management. Two areas of focus were controlling anger and expressing anger constructively. This topic, and the skills presented, were something I was then easily able to share with and teach to my husband and children. We are now able to respond rather than react to each other when conflicts arise.

I’ve experienced less frustration when dealing with conflicts, and I’ve noticed less yelling and bottling up emotions from the kids. The kids have also been able to call my husband and me on the carpet when we don’t follow our agreed upon plan when conflicts arise. I love that they can recognize that healthy options are available to resolve conflicts.

Q: Thank you! Any parting advice?

A: I would recommend to any parent to take this class. It really has some good information that is user friendly.

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Tri-City Youth Court

BY LYNNE BEXELL

The Tri-City Youth Court was established in 2015. The court is primarily administered by School Resource Officer Tracy Preece and Lorrie Frazier from North Ogden Police Department. They have been instrumental in the success of the program. The cities of North Ogden, Pleasant View, and Harrisville participate in the court program with referrals coming from parents, schools, or police departments.

This court program offers an opportunity to empower communities to fight against juvenile delinquency, provide youth with opportunities to learn about and participate in their communities in a positive fashion, help hold youth accountable for their actions, give back to their community what has been lost, and build skills so they will not be involved in further acts of delinquency in the future.

Youth Court provides an alternative to the juvenile justice system or further school review for appropriate juvenile offenders. It is a diversion program that keeps the offending youth from having a permanent juvenile court record, while holding the youth accountable for their conduct before a court of their peers. The court provides discipline for youth that includes an element of positive peer pressure not available in any other juvenile diversion program. Youth offenders find out that not only adults in society find their conduct objectionable, but that their peers also do not approve. They find that their peers care about them and want them to succeed and build skills to avoid this type of behavior in the future.

High-school-age youth are trained to act as judges, attorneys, clerks, and bailiffs in actual criminal cases. The process does not determine guilt but takes youth who admit their mistakes and provides appropriate consequences to promptly hold them accountable for their actions.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF YOUTH COURT? • Youth develop an understanding and respect for the law through classroom instruction and the practical application of administering justice.

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Youth offenders receive no permanent juvenile court record.

A report is held in juvenile court diversion records for approximately one year, then it is destroyed.

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Law enforcement and school officials have a strong new option for handling violations.

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Youth Court reduces the volume of minor cases burdening the Juvenile Court, freeing it up to focus on more serious offenders and offenses.

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It provides leadership opportunities for youth. Victims and the community receive valuable service and swift redress for wrongs by youth performing community service in your community.

One of the youth volunteers said: “Youth Court is something that is special about the community. Not only does it give second

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chances to youth in the area, but it also helps the community as a whole through the community service it assigns, and the growth of the youth – both the youth on the court and the ones hearing from their peers.”

Youth Court provides an alternative to the juvenile justice system or further school review for appropriate juvenile offenders. High-school-aged youth are trained to act as judges, attorneys, clerks, and bailiffs in actual criminal cases.

The youth who volunteer to serve on the Tri-City Youth Court receive school credit, enjoy the association with the other volunteers, and have the opportunity to attend training at the Utah State Youth Court Conference each year.

A parent who has had first-hand experience said: “As a parent, you don’t ever foresee or want a child of yours to have to go through any type of hard challenges in life such as Youth Court.

When it was brought to our attention that our child was charged and may possibly have to go through juvenile court, we were blind-sided and shocked that they were participants. When Youth Court was brought up as an option, we were satisfied with that versus the alternative. We were not familiar with the Youth Court process and what it entailed leading up to the court date.

As my wife and I sat next to our child, listening to the type of questions, responses, and events that transpired (though all accurate and not new information to us), it was still very difficult as parents to hear. Our child stood on their own as they answered questions and explained what happened to the youth panel.

The youth panel was very clear, concise, and to the point with every question. We felt that they listened with intent to try to understand what happened. My amazing wife went through the same type of experience with the panel as well.

After all the questions and information were brought before the Youth Court, they deliberated to come up with our child’s plan for their actions. We believe they were fair requirements to meet.

The Youth Court disposition is not something we wish upon others to have to experience; however, it is a great format to give kids who make mistakes a chance to get a glimpse of what road they could be heading down if they continue to make bad decisions.”

The youth who take time out of their busy schedules to assist with the Tri-City Youth Court ensure a successful program that would not exist without their participation. They are professional and caring in seeing out their duties on the court. The community is proud of these young people and the way they represent their schools.

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Flood Zones

Key Community Contacts

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.

Mayor: Neal Berube: 801-686-0688 nberube@nogden.org

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

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.org Ryan Barker: 801-814-4306 rbarker@nogden.org City Hall: 801-782-7211 Planning:

801-737-2215 Rob Scott - rscott@nogden.org

City Recorder: 801-737-9830

Katie Gerard-Nelson - recorder@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 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: Zella Richards - 801-782-6211

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“Striving To Make A Difference In People’s Lives”

March Calendar of Events NORTH VIEW SENIOR CENTER Take out lunches are available at the North View Senior Center for Seniors 60+. Call Zella (801) 782-6211 to order.

Order your lunch the day before or on a Friday for Monday’s lunch. There is a $3 suggested donation.

Mon - Fri 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

LIBRARY EVENTS Mar 1 - 31: March Madness 2021: Book Tournament; all ages.

Mar 26: Live Long and Prosper Day; ages 18 and older. Explore ways to live a happier, healthier, and more prosperous life through the Vulcan blessing.

Virtual Programs Mar 1: Craft at Home: Tile Planters — Learn to make tile planters that you can use for spring seedlings, succulents, or an herb garden. Get your kit at any Weber County Library while supplies last.

The instructional video can be found at: https://vimeo.com/showcase/wclcrafting Mar 17: Art at Home: The Grid Method The instructional video can be found at https://vimeo.com/showcase/wclartathome Cuentos en Español Novel Teen Book Talks Silly Storytime STEAM Stream Storytime for Littles Zoom Programs These programs are offered through Zoom and require registration, an internet connection, and a Zoom-capable device. Many fun programs for all ages.

For more information, go to www.weberpl.lib.ut.us/ Zoom Book Discussion Discussions will be held via Zoom.

Limited free copies of the book will be available at the North Branch.

Mar 9: The 7 1⁄2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 7 p.m. Register (801) 337-2650.

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SCHOOL EVENTS Weber High School Mar 1: Track & Field First Competition Mar 2: Orchestra Instrumental Recital @ Weber 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 3: Band - Region Jazz @ LHS 3 p.m.

- 8 p.m. | Community Council Meeting 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar 4: Debate Competition 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Cheer Tryout Parent Meeting, mandatory for tryouts 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Cheer Open Gym 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 5: Debate Competition 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Mar 6: Debate Competition 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Mar 8: Band Cone Concert @ WHS 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 9: Training Choir Festival @ Weber 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 10: Band/Orchestra Solo & Ensemble @ DHS 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Track & Field @ Weber 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Mar 11: Girls Golf @ Schneiter’s Bluff 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Debate Competition 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Cheer Open Gym 7 p.m.

- 9 p.m.

Mar 12: 3P Cheer Competition | Prom Assembly | Debate Competition 3 p.m.

- 10 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Girls Lacrosse @ Davis 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Boys Lacrosse @ Davis 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 13: 3P Cheer Competition | Debate Competition 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Mar 15: Girls Golf @ Crane Golf Course 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Winter Sports Banquet 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Mar 16: Choir - Region Solo & Ensemble Festival @ Syracuse 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Girls Lacrosse @ Layton 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Softball @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Boys Lacrosse @ Layton 5:30 p.m.

- 6:30 p.m.

Mar 18: Girls Golf @ Remuda 12 p.m. 5 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Weber 3:30 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Girls Lacrosse @ Roy 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Boys Lacrosse @ Roy 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Cheer Open Gym 7 p.m.

- 9 p.m.

Mar 19: Theatre - Region One Acts @ FHS 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 20: Theatre - Region Theatre @ CHS 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mar 22: Cheer Tryouts 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 23: ACT State Test | Boys Soccer @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Cheer Tryouts 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Girls Lacrosse @ Weber 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Boys Lacrosse @ Weber 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 24: Track & Field Davis District Championships | Cheer Tryouts 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 25 - 27: Band - State Jazz @ PCHS Mar 25: Track & Field Davis District Championships | Girls Golf @ Glen Eagle 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Northridge 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Davis 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Cheer Tryouts 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Girls Lacrosse @ Weber 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Boys Lacrosse @ Weber 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 29: Warriorette Parent Meeting @ Auditorium 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar 30: Warriorette Open Gym @ Big Gym 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Cheer Parent Meeting (New team parents only) @ WHS Library 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Mar 31: Track & Field @ Roy 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Softball @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

North Ogden Jr. Mar 2: Girls Basketball @ TH Bell 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Mar 5: Girls Basketball @ NOJH 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Mar 9: Girls Basketball @ Snowcrest 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Mar 10: Baseball Tryouts Mar 12: Girls Basketball @ NOJH 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Mar 16: Girls Basketball @ Roy 3:30 p.m.

- 5 p.m.

Mar 17: Track Tryouts Mar 18: Girls Basketball @ NOJH 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Mar 23: Girls Basketball @ Orion 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Mar 25: Baseball @ NOJH 3:30 p.m. -

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Mar 30: Baseball @ Sand Ridge 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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Mar 26: Girls Basketball Playoffs 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Mar 29 - 31: Cheer Clinic Mar 30: Baseball @ TH Bell 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Mar 31: Girls Basketball Championships

Maria Montessori Academy Mar 19: No School - Professional Development

Orion Jr. Mar 2: Girls Basketball @ Sand Ridge 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar 3: Band Concert @ Orion Gym 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 5: Girls Basketball @ Orion 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar 10: Baseball Tryouts 2:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m.

Mar 12: Girls Basketball @ T.H. Bell 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar 16: Girls Basketball @ Orion 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar 17: Track Tryouts 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Choir Concert @ Gym 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Girls Basketball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Mar 18: Girls Basketball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar 23: Baseball @ Wahlquist 3:30 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m.

Mar 24 - 26: School Musical - Orion Cafeteria 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Mar 25: Baseball @ Orion 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Mar 26: Girls Basketball Playoff Game

Lomond View Elementary Mar 2: Dr. Seuss Day Bates Elementary Mar 12: Spring Group Pics North Ogden Elementary Mar 17: Saint Patrick’s Day Majestic Elementary Mar 1 - 5: Book Fair Mar 5: Class Pictures Green Acres Elementary Mar 19: Early Out

FUN THINGS TO DO Mar 1 - 12: Freaky Friday @ The Ziegfeld Theater. Visit nowplayingutah.com for show times

Mar 1 - 18: WSU Storytelling Festival.

Visit weber.edu/storytelling for more info Mar 5 - 27: Women: The Creative Edge Exhibit @The Eccles Art Center Mar 13: Celtic Celebration @ Perry’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Antelope Island Buffalo Run 25 K visit www. buffalorunadventures.com for details Mar 15 - 20: Bird House Competition and Exhibit. Entries Due @ Ogden Nature Center Mar 19 - 20: RMPRA Winter Series Rodeo @ Golden Spike Event Center 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Mar 26-27: Antelope Island Buffalo Run 50K, 50-mile, 100-mile, visit www.buffalorunadventures.com for details

CITY EVENTS Mar 2: City Council Work Session 6 p.m.

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Crossing the Plains while Crossing their Fingers: THE BLODGETT FAMILY

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ll around them, saints were losing family members, but the Blodgetts made it across the plains accompanied by all the children with whom they left.

While the Blodgett family wasn’t Irish, they were definitely lucky. They were among the first families to cross the plains and settle in Utah, which is no small feat.

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The patriarch of the Blodgett family was Newman Greenleaf, who was born in Vermont in 1800. He met his wife Sally Smith Utley, and they were married on November 4, when he was 24-years-old and Sally was 20-years-old. They found the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and were baptized into the then brand-new church. At the time they had six children. They moved around the east coast four times before officially beginning their western trek.

Six years before they began their journey, Sally passed away. Newman was briefly a single father before meeting and marrying Elizabeth Ann Garnett Reid.

Between them, they had nine more children.

In February 1846, the newly-blended Blodgett family left Nauvoo for Utah.

That meant the Mississippi River was frozen over when they crossed it. This might seem like bad timing, but during the warmer months the river was full of boat traffic, and there was a long line of wagons waiting to board boats. During February on the other hand, there was the choice to walk across it or use a flatboat to travel across. Either way you ran the risk of falling into the river because flatboats were very difficult to maneuver. While many loved ones and belongings were lost in the river, the Blodgetts made it across without a hitch.

Along the way, Newman and Elizabeth would stop and camp in order to find

work to pay for more provisions. All around them Saints were losing family members, but the Blodgetts made it across the plains with all the children they left with. In fact, Elizabeth was pregnant during the last leg of the journey and gave birth to Greenleaf Blodgett, who is said to have been the first white child born in Wyoming.

Finally they arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in September of 1850, and moved to North Ogden that next spring. The property they landed on was along Cold Water Creek. They were very smart when they packed their wagon, and luckier that it was never lost, because they brought with them a grist mill and four small apple trees. This mill could come in handy for grinding grain into flour, which would lead to a flourishing business that Newman ran with his son-in-law James Barker. These trees would bear sweet apples that his children loved to snack on. Newman passed away at the age of 82 and Elizabeth passed away at the age of 75.

“The house that Newman’s 2nd wife he built was my Elizabeth childhood home and I was raised in it,” Newman’s great great great grandson Richard Taylor said.

His father inherited it from his mother.

While this is the same house built in the 1850’s, today the house looks more like it was built in the 1940’s. That’s because his father remodeled it. However, there are still signs of its true age. “In the basement of the house you’ll see the black of the rocks from the fireplace where they heated the house and cooked their meals,” Taylor said.

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BY RYAN SPELTS

SPRING IS IN THE AIR, and that means baseball season is just around the corner. It is my favorite time of year. I always look forward to watching a baseball game under the lights, with a hot dog and some peanuts. America’s past-time underwent some changes this last year, and those changes had an effect on many teams nationwide, including the Ogden Raptors. The Pioneer League, which the Raptors are part of, has become an independent baseball league. The league still has a partnership with Major League Baseball, but they are now much more independent.

For most spectators, the game and the team will remain the same, with a few small differences. First, the team is not directly affiliated with a Major League

team. All MLB teams can now recruit players from the team directly. Secondly, the newfound independence gives the team more control over their recruiting efforts, and they will be recruiting more local college players to move up and play professional baseball. In fact, they will start holding more local tryouts for select recruits each season.

There will also be more games. The new season will consist of 92 games, and with COVID-19 still wreaking havoc worldwide, when the season starts, the team will need our support. With the need for social distancing, the team has a goal to sell out every available seat for every game.

Raptors owner, Dave Baggott, says he believes we will see better baseball as a result of the change. Because the team is recruiting and paying their own players,

they anticipate finding great players to put in a uniform. They also anticipate the average age of players will go up slightly, which will play well in the Utah market. We also have great baseball in area colleges, and those players will now have a better opportunity to get noticed by a professional baseball team.

MLB is also decreasing its draft by about half, which will leave more high-level undrafted players to choose from.

The Ogden Raptors have a great history that started out as an independent baseball team in 1994. Today, as they return to that independence, they look forward to the flexibility it brings.

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orking at a commercial gym for $9 an hour as a personal trainer just doesn’t cut it when you are paying for your student loans and supporting a family. That was the reality for Will Harris when he graduated from personal training school eight years ago. He was grateful for the experience of working at a gym because he gained a lot of book knowledge at school, but he needed to learn the practical use of that knowledge the gym gave him. After nearly four years, Will found out that the gym he was co-managing was closing. He had to choose between finding work at another gym or venturing out on his own as a personal trainer. He made the leap into entrepreneurship with a school friend and opened Q-Fit Training in North Ogden, located just behind Kirt’s Drive-In. Will was a newcomer to the North Ogden area and didn’t know very many people. He and his partner took on side jobs, like paper routes, to survive while trying to get their first few clients. They had to build out their gym, purchase equipment, and make do with what they had.

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Now, four and a half years later, Will has built a client base and built out a great private gym with his partner.

He currently works with 45-50 clients one-on-one and has some group classes. Will is most proud of the fact that his clients see amazing results.

His schooling and training have paid off. He is inspired by the results he sees in clients.

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Will has different programs for different budgets and goals. intimidated about working with a personal trainer, here is what it looks like with Will: Your first appointment is about determining your current physical fitness and nutrition levels. Will then uses that determination to make a custom workout plan for you.

He targets areas where you need the most help and starts you on a path of improving fitness and lifestyle. One thing Will noticed was that many personal trainers don’t offer up measurable parameters beyond weighing their clients.

He starts each new client with measurements of body composition in inches and weight. Then, every 30 days, he measures again, so that people can see their results as their body transforms.

Waking up at 4:00 a.m., five or six days a week, is a commitment. Will finds the motivation to keep him

going in the joy he feels in helping clients get results. He remembers, with fondness, the first client he helped loose over 100 lbs. It was transformational. Now, he is able to reflect on hundreds of clients who have each lost weight and become physically fit. He hears from many of his older clients how grateful they are that they can now get up from their chair easier or get up off the ground.

Will has developed different programs for different budgets, starting with group classes, which are the most affordable. Plus, they have a social aspect, which makes it easier for some people to work out. He also has individual or couple/friend one-onone training. These sessions are custom tailored to each person and their individual physical abilities. Will specializes in finding alternate workouts for those who might have injuries or physical challenges.

I have been working out with Will for the last six months. I am seeing huge improvements in my body and state of mind, despite having a terrible lower back. I am stronger and able to perform daily tasks so much better. I also know I wouldn’t work out alone with the same intensity that I get from training with Will. If you are ready to make big changes or need more intense workouts, I highly recommend Will Harris at Q-Fit training.

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Women in Business

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My favorite part of this issue was engaging and connecting with influential women in our community as I wrote some of these spotlights. I hope you realize our community is filled with amazing people, and we were only able to highlight a few of them. I reached out on Facebook and asked the North Ogden community who they would like to nominate, and there were so many responses. This issue focuses on women in business, but I’d invite you to think about any influential women in your life and what characteristics they possess that have blessed you. Don’t be afraid to express some gratitude and let them know what they mean to you!

Jennie Taylor

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Jennie Taylor is a widowed mother of seven who hopes to encourage the growth of leaders. One of the ways she’s doing this is through engaging with others through her foundation’s book club on Facebook. From President’s day to Memorial Day, they are discussing a chapter from the book “Lincoln on Leadership.” Brent Taylor used this book as mayor and discussed it with the North Ogden City Council and staff. The discussion will be every Monday at 9 p.m. from President’s Day, through May 31st, which is Memorial Day. “It’s only one chapter a week—totally manageable, even for the busiest of us!”

Kristen Humphreys is a senior sales representative for Mary Kay. A local resident since 4th grade, Kristen attended Mary Kay demonstrations as a teenager and started selling at 18 years old. The skills she acquired through her career leadership training impacts the way she volunteers. She was the PTA president for North Ogden Elementary for five years while her children were there, and now, she is the PTA president at NOJH. She tries to create a positive environment where people want to be involved. Kristen knows the importance of working together as a team, because she sees that people support what they help create.

Chris Earnest is the principal at Weber High School, and getting transferred to work at Weber High has been “the pinnacle of my career...I love being here,” she said. She taught PE and health for 19 years before going back to school to get her masters to work in administration. Interacting with all the students and working with the student government are a few of her favorite aspects of her work. She also coached basketball while she taught, and she has been using those skills to lead the high school, during the global pandemic.

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About three years ago, Tamera Sevilla felt a burning desire to become a business owner. She didn’t know at that time what business she would start, but she was in the search for something that she would enjoy.

After speaking with her sisterin-law who owns New Age Beauty Bar Academy, an academy that teaches multiple beauty trades, Tamera fell in love with the idea of brightening people’s smiles and increasing their confidence. She decided to take the course, and her dream is now a reality with Elegant Ivory Teeth Whitening in North Ogden. She was certified with two Utah teeth whitening academies.

Teeth whitening can whiten your teeth up to four shades and remove staining. Typically, a treatment takes an hour and a half. Within that time, three separate treatments are applied and then placed under a blue ultraviolet light, which activates and speeds along the whitening process. Most people have a phone consultation to start and get their questions answered. If someone has particularly stained teeth, it might take up to four appointments to get the desired results. Most people don’t experience much discomfort, but some might experience sensitivity. Overall, teeth whitening can do a lot to increase one’s confidence in his or her smile.

Tamera also went back to school recently and took a course on permanent makeup.

She can do micro-blading and scalp micro pigmentation. Micro-blading is for semipermanent eyebrows, and scalp micro pigmentation is for anyone experiencing hair loss. Men or women can have hair line pigmentation added, which helps hair look fuller and gives thinner hair a base of hair follicles and strands Tamera is quick to give credit to her husband, Joel, as Tamera has had to go to school, learn a new trade, work part time, and manage a home with three children. The business would not exist without his support. It also might not exist if she didn’t have a caring and supportive boss in Dr. Andy Rockwood of Rockwood Optometry in North Ogden. He not only refrained from shutting down her dreams of becoming a business owner, but he became a mentor of hers. He even allows her to lease some space within his practice for her business.

She is extremely Tamera fell in grateful love with the idea and feels of brightening blessed to have people’s smiles both Jova and inreasing their Thomaz confidence. from New Age Beauty Bar Academy and Andy Rockwood from Rockwood Optometry as mentors.

We are so excited for Tamera to have followed her dreams to become a business owner. Well Done!

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Shauna Kendell

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In 1988, Shauna Kendell was a young mother and pregnant with her third child. Her mother, who was in her late forties, was running the family business, when she suffered a stroke that kept her hospitalized for four months.

Immediately, Shauna began to operate and manage their family’s childcare business, Children’s Classic Child Care. “I had to take the reins and go,” she explained.

Her husband was an absolute supporter, and together, they raised their six children and operated a company. Today, they also love on their 15 grandchildren. Shauna’s sisters also played a pivotal role when they forsook their previous careers to help run the business.

Justina Longman has been with them for 37 years, and she is the director of the South Ogden site. Janna Durbano has been with them for 30 years and takes care of their 64 employees through HR. When Shauna initially took charge of the business, she wanted to make changes in the way they valued their employees and families they served. “I wanted to nurture my employees and the parents of the families the way I nurtured my children.” “We are Family” is one of the core values she incorporated “Our staff is the at Children’s Classic. You can heart of our tell management business.” and staff live it because of the longevity of the relationships with the staff, parents, and children. Some staff have worked there 30 years, and some families are on their third generation of children who

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Their private kindergarten programs are full-day, phonics based, incorporate STEM, and meet the core standards. They also have summer programs for school-aged children.

Children’s Classic is the oldest childcare business in the Ogden area, and being in business for 50 plus years is a great accomplishment. Shauna is an endurance runner, and she ran 50 marathons by her 50th birthday. She explained whether it’s running one marathon, multiple marathons, or running a business, it’s hard, but you push through and learn from each event and each situation. “If you work hard and make goals you will achieve.”

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Jennie Taylor

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BY HAILEY MINTON

COMING SOON...

“Saluting Our Service Members” The Major Brent Taylor Foundation is proud to sponsor the North Ogden Connection's new "Service Member of the Month" spotlight page.

Each month, various military members from our community --past and present-- will be spotlighted so that we, as a community, can come to better know those who have so willingly taken it upon themselves to serve and defend each of us.

We are grateful for their service and their sacrifice, and for the support their families and loved ones provide.

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It’s been over two years since Brent Taylor left us, and his wife, Jennie Taylor, is turning her tragedy into a thing of beauty through the foundation she created to honor, not only her husband, but ever ything he stands for.

“This is a foundation in its infancy, and we started unintentionally…we felt compelled to act.” said Jennie. They didn’t have a business plan from the outset, but Jennie believes they can do amazing things if they take the energy, passion, and love that drives them and build with it.

“I wasn’t thinking I was going to start this big thing. I was living in that bubble of shock.”

She dreams of hosting a multi-day leadership conference and gathering leaders from different backgrounds to present.

The foundation started with scholarships that support students who plan to follow a path similar to Brent Taylor; Jennie plans to branch out from there. They donated $60,000 to Brigham Young University, where Maj. Brent Taylor received his undergraduate Train, honor, and engage are the guiding degree, and $90,000 to the University of Utah, principles of the foundation. “We seek to where he received his masters degree. These train service-oriented leaders, honor service endowment funds basically members and their families, and disperse scholarship money to engage community members students with the interest they in meaningful ways.” Jennie earn, so these scholarships explained how she was born And to quote will be around forever. The and raised in North Ogden and Brent, “ foundation will also donate how it’s easy to see things the Service is what $1,000 scholarships to two way we’ve always seen them. leadership is all seniors, a boy and a girl, “Talk to someone with an about.” at Weber High School and outside perspective. Engage in Chandler High School in meaningful ways that expand Arizona, where Brent Taylor your perspective.” She has was Student Body President. seen, if you give people an She explained that these scholarships are for opportunity to serve together and serve each students who show leadership capacity, who other, people can disagree without hating can bring people along and think creatively. each other. For Jennie Taylor, she hopes to She hopes to eventually give $5,000 per use the Major Brent Taylor Foundation to scholarship each year. develop leadership everywhere and make better service-oriented leaders. And to Creating a foundation made it easier to quote Brent, “Service is what leadership is receive donations and to make the donations all about.” they received tax write-offs for the donors.

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ReBecca Erdmann

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ReBecca Erdmann has been an essential part of Sand & Swirl since 2005. She left a 20 year career in management to work full time with her husband Corey, and together they have built it into the thriving company it is today.

ReBecca has tuned into the needs of her customers. “Everyone woman wants the perfect bathroom. And she doesn’t want to spend all her time cleaning it.” She has made it her specialty to help everyone get their own perfect bathroom.

ReBecca and her Yorkie, Cowboy, handle the day to day operations of the company. They oversee the financials, marketing, HR, sales, and manage the showroom. “We want our showroom to feel comfortable and friendly.

It’s a space designed to let your creativity run wild.”

Over the years, Sand & Swirl has grown from a two person operation to a team of eighteen.

They provide bathroom upgrades all up and down the Wasatch Front. As they started their business, their goal was to provide the best quality materials and finest craftsmanship. They want their work to last, and to be enjoyed for years to come. It was important to them to provide a product that would save people time, and reduce stress and worry about water damage and mold. They wanted to be able to offer lots of custom options, tons of style choices, and to be able to fit into any budget. Sand & Swirl manufactures custom composites right here in their shop, so they can fabricate a product to match the size and shape of your room.

Have you been dreaming of a new bathroom?

Maybe it’s time to take a tour of the showroom and get some new ideas. ReBecca and her team love doing design consultations. Each

project starts with one. They review all the options with the client, and talk about materials, style, and budget.

Customers can see examples of the different surfaces so they can visualize what they’ll look like in their home. ReBecca and her team are constantly updating in order to stay on top of new trends in color, texture and design.

“Every woman wants the perfect bathroom. And she doesn’t want to spend all her time cleaning it.”

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Sandi Hendry

Minky Couture Designer Blankets

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Sandi Hendr y had been working as a teacher for 30 years in Ogden when her adult daughter was hospitalized for serious liver problems.

She visited her daughter in her hospital bed often. As a gift, Sandi made her a blanket to make her feel more at home. But, as time went on, the blanket won some notoriety in the hospital. On Sandi’s visits to the hospital, she noticed someone new was wrapped up in the blanket. Eventually, she started receiving orders for blankets for other patients in the hospital. So, about 11 years ago, she started her own business: Minky Couture.

While that first blanket was made at home, and subsequent blankets were sold out of her trunk, Sandi grew the company to what it is today: selling approximately 50,000 blankets a month. Apart from her own ingenuity, she has her family to thank for their support.

“My kids all love giving a Minky as a gift,” she said. “There is no one that can’t receive a blanket. They can be confident that the receiver is going to love it.” Her clientele includes infants and elderly, male and female.

The printed fabrics that make up Minky Couture blankets are made exclusive for the company. You won’t find any of their designs in a fabric store. Every step of blanket construction is done in-house. Even the 70-odd seamstresses are local and sew from home. Sandi is sensitive to meeting the needs of her employees, who tend to be stay-athome moms “We have talented seamstresses in Utah,” she said. “We’ve created a place to create an income and use the talent they have.”

Minky blankets aren’t just sold in Utah; Sandi has found markets nationwide. They have

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also done corporate orders for over 2,400 companies, among them Sinclair Oil and KSL. It’s not just blankets anymore, either. Now Sandi sells robes, scarves, and bags too.

In staying true to its roots, Minky Couture also has a charitable arm known as “The Heart of Minky.” The company donates 1,500 mini blankets every month to Newborn Intensive Care Units in hospitals all over the country. These mini blankets allow mothers to share their scent with their babies while incubated in the hospital. Sandi is proud to help these babies in a small way.

“People underestimate that a single product can become such a wonderful part of your day to bring you comfort,” she said.

“People underestimate that a single product can become such a wonderful part of your day to bring you comfort.”

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Kassy Stegen

Stegens Auto Body

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BY HAILEY MINTON

Kassy Stegen’s sociability stirred her desire to go back to work. After she and her husband Nick had child number two, she wanted to be a stay at home mom, but she was too social to stay that way.

Her motherin-law ran the finances at Stegen’s Autobody when she passed away, and the family business needed someone to fill her role there. Kassy is naturally a people person, but the world “I had to learn of finance how to handle and cars was compassion in a foreign ground. different way than She previously what I was used to.” worked as a dental assistant, so it was quite a dramatic career shift. She was told no one else knew how to do the job, but it needed to be done, and they asked her to figure it out. She couldn’t be trained by her mother-in-law, so she took what was there and made it her own.“ Kassy grew up in Warren on a farm, which is West of Plain City. Her parents owned a construction business, but life and work out there was very different compared to what it is in Ogden. Taking care of a horse is very

different than taking care of a car. It takes a certain amount of confidence to jump into an ocean of unknowns without being paralyzed and overwhelmed. YouTube and Google helped her learn quickbooks, and “How do you ______” appeared frequently in her search bar. Learning comes easiest for her hands-on. She has been a part of the business for five years, and it took the first two to build her knowledge and capabilities in all her responsibilities to where she finally felt comfortable in her work.

Aside from the finance side of things, she had to learn the language of cars and learn how to explain it simply to customers. “I had to learn how to handle compassion in a different way than what I was used to.” When someone is in an accident, it’s very scary. She learned how to talk people down from a panic state and help them understand that they will be taken care of.

Stegen’s Autobody is a family owned business where they treat their customers like family.

“We don’t look at the money,” said Kassy, “We look at the quality, safety, and satisfaction of our customers.” They are about making each customer their family and treating them in a way that keeps them coming back.

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Tracy Drollinger

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BY HAILEY MINTON

Sue & Stu’s 7-11

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Tracy Drollinger’s mother, Sue Wallace, worked for 7-Eleven for 45 years and paved the way for all her children, including Tracy, for careers in management.

In 1975, her mother wanted to work parttime, so she started working for 7-Eleven.

She was the type of woman who didn’t drive and had never written a check; her husband took care of that. She worked 75 hours in her first two weeks and, suddenly, her manager was getting promoted and needed her to fill the location’s role as store manager.

“7-Eleven has been a great company for women,” explained Tracy. “This was back in the mid 70’s when the women’s movement was really going.” Her mother managed that store and then became supervisor over nine other stores. She was responsible for paperwork, HR, and the daily deposits for each store. Eventually, she wanted to go back into management, and in 1993, she moved to the 7-Eleven in Ogden at 32nd and Harrison.

In 2005, 7-Eleven started franchising, so Sue purchased that location in Ogden. Nine years ago, they bought the 7-Eleven franchise in North Ogden, and Tracy enjoys getting to know the people who come in every day.

“North Ogden is such a tight-knit community.

The customers are amazing.”

“She is a funny lady, very likable, honest, and true to her word,” said Tracy, describing her mother. There was one time she had to terminate one of her employees, and he came out of the meeting thanking her. “Her intuition about people and situations are spot on,” said Tracy.

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Tracy started working at the Ogden location when she was 23, and her mother taught her everything she knew “It’s more about running than just a job, I a store. After want to work to working there about make mom proud six years, and carry on her she floated legacy.” around to help other 7-Eleven franchises get started. For a time, 7-Eleven was franchising a ton of stores to people who had never worked for 7-Eleven before, so they didn’t know the process. Tracy trained them.

She is the top franchisee in the northern area, so people come to her when they want advice to help manage their own stores. Her parents have since retired, but her dad still loves to come in, make the coffee, and chat with customers. “The people love them and continue to ask about them.” Tracy is dedicated and really cares about the business.

“It’s more than just a job, I want to work to make mom proud and carry on her legacy.”

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If you love ribs as much as I do, and/or if you’re not sure how to cook them right, then this recipe is for you. It’s as easy as making burgers, except it takes longer, and that’s the key! This can be a little messy to prepare, but what good are ribs if they’re not messy? First, you’ve got to get those bones (ribs)! There are a few types of ribs we can get into, however, these things take long enough to make and we’re hungry.

Whether the ribs are pork, beef, or other favorite meat, they all require long, slow cooking; thus, the Crockpot was invented.

Okay, maybe not for ribs, but I like to think so.

Brush with BBQ sauce. Place ribs standing up, meaty side to the wall of the pot.

1 tbs. salt 1 tbs. ground black pepper 3/4 tbs. garlic powder 3/4 tbs. onion powder 2 tbs. paprika 1 tsp. crushed red peppers 3 tbs. brown sugar 6-8 lbs. of ribs 24-ounce jar or bottle of BBQ Sauce (You make the call on the flavor!)

1/3 cup cider vinegar, or water may be used.

Add sliced onions,and pour the remaining BBQ sauce over the ribs. Add vinegar or water. (Boneless suggestion: Add ribs, pour, add more ribs, pour, add…you get the idea. Soak ‘em good! Yeah!)

Let those babies slow cook for about 5-6 hours or until the meat is tender. I like my ribs to almost fall off the bone. You can either chow down now or if you can control that urge for another 10 minutes or so, place them in oven or, on the grill and baste for about 10-15 more minutes with remaining sauce from crock pot.

Don’t forget the baked beans, corn on the cob, and fries. Oh yeah! One more important ingredient: wet wipes or damp towels; gonna need ‘em.

Get that crock-pot going on low. (I line mine with a cooking bag; it makes for easy clean up.) Mix dry ingredients and rub all over the ribs.

We know you love your Instant Pot and air fryer, but this classic has been around for decades for a reason.

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Crockpot Peach Cobbler

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Our family’s favorite cobbler is usually made while camping in our Dutch oven. We took that same simple recipe and put it in our crockpot for a delicious dessert. Dollop ice cream on top and enjoy.

2 (24-oz) jars of peaches ½ can 7up soda 1 box yellow cake mix 4 Tablespoons butter Dump peaches in your crockpot.

Stir the 7up into the peaches.

Evenly dump the cake mix over the top of the peaches.

Dot with butter.

Bake on a low setting for 4 hours or until the cake mix has a light brown crust on top.

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Chicken Chili

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Catch unwanted condensation with a towel placed under your slow cooker lid.

Save time by lining your crockpot with foilmakes clean up easy!

I love this recipe because it’s delicious and incredibly easy. It’s my go-to recipe if I have a busy day with little time to prep dinner.

2 cans black beans 2 cans corn 2 cans Rotelle (tomatoes with green chiles) 2 chicken breasts 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 packet dry ranch (or 2 T) 1 brick of cream cheese

Throw everything except the cream cheese into a crock pot.

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1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts 3-4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste using more or less to your taste 2 teaspoons ground ginger 3 tablespoons sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil or regular basil, chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for serving 1 (14-ounce) can full fat coconut milk 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons fish sauce (optional, but recommended) 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter juice of 1 lime steamed rice, for serving roasted peanuts and Persian cucumbers, for serving SPICY LIME MANGO 1 mango, diced

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Don’t discard the liquid from the corn or beans; that belongs in the crock pot too. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4. About an hour before you’re ready to eat, open the crock pot and shred the chicken, then stir in the brick of cream cheese. My favorite way to shred the chicken is to use kitchen scissors to cut up the chunks while it’s still in the crock pot. Serve with tortilla chips.

1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped juice and zest from 1 lime

Toss the chicken with the 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, ginger, and 1 tablespoon oil. Let sit for 5minutes.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over mediumhigh heat. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until browned, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining Thai red curry paste, basil, and cilantro. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker. Add the coconut milk, soy sauce, and fish sauce (if using). Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Remove the lid, stir in the peanut butter and lime juice. Cook 20-30 minutes on high to thicken the sauce. Note; there is going to be a lot of sauce.

To make the spicy lime mango, combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Serve the chicken and sauce over rice. Top with roasted peanuts, cucumbers, and spicy lime mango.