Pleasant View Connection March '17

March 2017

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e hope you enjoy this publication. It takes many hours of work to put together and to create something we hope brings some joy into each of your lives. We have two favors to ask of you. First, please don’t be shy, submit your ideas and photos for the magazine. We would love to see more recipes, pets, hikes, announcements and even embarrassing moments (for you brave souls). Don’t worry if you are not a writer, we will help edit and even put the story together from your bits and pieces. We

want this magazine to be about us...all of us.

The second favor is to please support our advertisers.

We would not be able to supply this magazine without them. They foot the bill! Please call them if you are in need of their services and mention that you saw them in the magazine. That way they will keep supporting us. Thank You! FEBRUARY WAS VERY EXCITING. WE HAD 72 UNIQUE SUBMISSIONS TO OUR 1ST ANNUAL ART CONTEST AND OVER 2000 VOTES. We are neighbors to some incredible artists! The results are listed on page 34, congratulations to the winners.

"We want this magazine to be about us... all of us."

We are also announcing our biggest and best contest yet– see page 13. We are excited to announce our first ever Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt with $1550 in prize money with $1000 being the grand prize. It will not start until April but we want to get the word out now so you are ready. Please like our Facebook page to get the details first (www.facebook.com/connectionpub). This is going to be fun.

Ryan Spelts Publisher & Owner

Ryan & Melissa Spelts

PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristina Case COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORS Melissa Spelts Penny Clendenin Gayle Sebastian Aaron Avner Melanie Harris Emily Goddard EDITING Carolyn White

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table of contents MARCH ISSUE

2017

CITY NEWS 3 5 8

CONTESTS

Editor's letter City Updates History

12 Monthly contest and winners 13 Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

COMMUNITY 10 Calendar of Events 16 Community Announcements 17 Students of the Month 18 Spotlight

North Ogden Museum 21 Embarrassing

Moment

Dirt Cake 22 Business Spotlight Advanced Electrolysis 24 Giving Back Whole International 26 Precious Pets

FOOD 27

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Indulgent Eats Grilled Turkey and Avacado on Sourdough Healthy Eats Grilled Tilapia

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HOME 30 Real Estate 31 Heiner's Insurance Center

OUTSIDE

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32 Hiking club

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March 2017

4th of March page 14 Art Contest page 34

Gavin Mendoza

Kimberly Montgomery

Zoey Southwick

7-12th grade

4-6th grade

32

18+

OUR FIRST ANNUAL

Maddie Pocus

K-3rd grade

Art Contest Winners

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It was a difficult winter in our area. Sandbags have been used often to help flooding issues.

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OUR BIGGEST AND BEST CONTEST YET! See page 13.

Rhees family home history on page 8

CITY UPDATES

CITY INFO

Pleasant View Business of the Year right here in Pleasant View!

We are proud to announce that Admiral Beverage Corporation - Pepsi was named ‘Business of the Year’ by the Ogden/ Weber Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to Admiral Beverage! I would also like to thank Admiral Beverage on behalf of the Pleasant View City residents for your generous support and donations for our annual Founder’s Day event every June.

Sincerely, Mayor Toby Mileski

City Info

Mayor: Toby Mileski

Business Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Fridays 8:00 am to Noon Offices Address: 520 West Elberta Drive, Pleasant View City, UT 84414 General Email: info@pleasantviewcity.com | (801) 782-8529

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CITY UPDATES

IMPORTANT INFO

Pleasant View Updates Founder's Day Planning

The date has been set.

Planning for Founder’s Day has begun, the date will be Saturday June 24th. We are looking forward to all the great parade ideas. Remember to enter your float, and don’t forget our famous Salmon Bake! This is not to be missed! Grab your neighbors and head on down. Hope to see you there!

Construction Updates

The equipment you might have noticed is a current project in the works down on 2550 N. This equipment is installing a new water line along 2550 N and up 1000 W along with 600 W. Once this line is installed, the contractor will work on the connection of the pump house to supply water for the City. This should take care of our water problem. Many have asked what is the cost of this project? The overall cost will approach close to $600,000.

Soon you will see construction equipment working in Shady Lane park. The City recently approved the bid to start on the construction of two restrooms for the park. One will be located on the north end near 600 W and the other on the south side between the two sports fields.

This project was mostly funded by a RAMP Grant Funds that the City had received for recreation. This is a taxpayer based fund to help construct and provide recreational opportunities within the County. Thank you to all of you who supported the RAMP tax on the ballot.

Key Community Contacts Main Office: (801) 782-8529 info@pleasantviewcity.com Mayor Mileski 801-782-9111 Councilman Boehme 801-782-1680 Councilman Burns 801-782-7474 Councilman Gibson 801-941-8100 Councilman Hansen 801-782-8345 Councilwoman Urry 801-737-0523

Road Condtions-A note from the mayor Have you seen the roads lately??

This winter as taken a toll on our roads, which happens to be one of our largest assets. This year you will again see our City crew out crack sealing when and where necessary. We will also put out to bid many other sections of road to include chip seal, overlay and replacement where necessary. Once we have a list of the areas to be repaired, I will be happy to get that information out.

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Youth Council Update

Amanda Turner and Brittany Hall finished

Pleasant View Youth City participated in a service project for The Magic Yarn Project in January. The Magic Yarn Projects mission is to create magic in the lives of children battling cancer and to inspire volunteerism to help make a difference.

Allison Christensen the Pleasant View Youth Council Advisor’s cousin started this organization and as a the Council we

Boston John working, Rylee John pictured above, Amanda Turner on the left.

decided it was a worthy cause to offer our assistance. All of the funding is solely provided by donations. As a youth council we donated all the supplies and time to make 15 wigs. If you would like to donate or find out ways you can help with The Magic Yarn Project visit their website – www.themagicyarnproject. com

City Meetings

Next City Council Meetings: February 14, 2017 @ 6PM Meetings are open to attend at the city offices.

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CITY UPDATES

HISTORY

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The house built by Reuben T. Rheese in Pleasant View 116+ years ago.

Now owned by Darin and Dodi Parke.

Rhees Home History

BY MELISSA SPELTS

There is a very cool old house off Pleasant View Drive. If you, like me, have wondered what the history of that house is, now is your chance to learn.

Reuben T. Rhees grew up in a time when food wasn’t plentiful. If you didn’t grow it or have something to trade for it, you went without. As a teenager Reuben’s dad was called away for a few years at a time to serve his church and he was left to keep things going on the farm and provide a living for his mom and siblings. He worked very hard with his brothers and created a family farm that made them financially independent.

When it was time for him to go out on his own, he found a great interest in bees and honey. He bough a couple colonies of bees and began his journey of being a Beekeeper. Each year he would add more bees to his farm and eventually he kept 3500 colonies. In some circles he was known as the Honey King. He produced more than 100,000 pounds of honey annually and was the National President of the Honey Producers Association.

After marrying his beautiful wife Mary R. Tucker Rhees he wanted a place they could call home and raise their

Reuben and his wife Mary had 8 children.

family. He built a doll size model to show his wife what he envisioned for their future home. The roof on the model came off and she could see in detail how the house would look. She approved and he set off to work. Their house was finished and ready to move in on December 13, 1901.

Reuben and Mary had 8 children, Lucelle, Mary, Helen, Flora, Rueben, Earl, Mildred and Raymon. Their house was filled with love, laughter, hard work, and best of all family.

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COMMUNITY

EVENTS

Calendar of Events School and Senior events for March March 1 N.O. Elementary - Box Tops Collections Weber - Boys Basketball - State Tournament

March 17 N.O. Elementary - End of the 3rd Quarter NOJH - Girls Basketball 3 PM NOJH @ Snowcrest

March 2 Senior Center - Storytellers 5:30 PM

March 18 Weber - Prom Dance 8 PM @ Weber State University

March 3 Weber - Boys Basketball - State Tournament NOJH - Girls Basketball - Bye March 4 Weber - Boys Basketball - State Tournament Senior Center - Game Day & Potluck 10 AM March 7 NOJH - Girls Basketball 3 PM Walquist @ NOJH March 9 Weber - Softball 4 PM @ Snow Canyon Senior Center - Chat & Chew 5:30 March 10 N.O. Elementary - Spring Picture Day Weber - Softball 8 AM @ St. George NOJH - Girls Basketball 3 PM NOJH @ TH Bell

March 21 Weber - Soccer 3:30 PM Clearfield @ Weber Weber - Softball 3:30 PM Weber @ Clearfield NOJH - Girls Basketball TBA Play off game

March 23 Weber - Girls Golf 12 PM @ Riverside Weber - Soccer 3:30 PM Weber @ Mt. Crest Weber - Softball 3:30 PM Man. Crest @ Weber NOJH - Baseball 3 PM Sand Ridge @

March 13 NOJH - Baseball Tryouts March 14 Weber - Softball 3:30 PM @ Bonneville NOJH - Girls Basketball 3 PM South @ NOJH March 15 Weber - Softball 3:30 Logan @ Weber March 16 Weber - Girls Golf 12 PM @ Ben Lomond Senior Center - Dave Anderson 5:30

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Senior Center - Bingo 5:30

Prom!

Don't miss out!

March 18th at 8 pm at Weber State University

March 22 Weber - Softball 3:30 PM Ridgeline @ Weber

March 11 Weber - Softball 8 AM @ St. George

NOJH NOJH - Girls Basketball Championship Game TBA

March 24 N.O. Elementary - Deadline to order yearbook for $12 March 25 N.O. Elementary - yearbook increases to $16

March 28 Weber- Baseball 3:30 PM Clearfield @ Weber Weber - Softball 3:30 PM Weber @ Skyview NOJH - Baseball 3 PM NOJH @ Roy March 29 N.O. Elementary - Box Top Collections Weber - Baseball 3:30 PM Weber @ Clearfield March 30 Weber - Girls Golf 12:00 PM @ Glen Eagle Weber - Soccer 3:30 PM Fremont @ Weber Weber - Softball 3:30 PM Northridge @ Weber NOJH - Baseball 3 PM Rocky @ NOJH Senior Center - Andrew Poll 5:30 March 31 Weber - Baseball 3:30 PM Clearfield @ Weber NOJH - Track 3 PM NOJH @ Bonneville

COMMUNITY EVENTS

SENIOR CENTER

(55 years old and older) Income tax help call Zella 801-782-6211 Monday 8:30 Ceramics 10:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Knitting & Crocheting 2:00 Tap Dancing Tuesday 8:15 Zumba 9:30 Art 10:00 Line Dancing 12:30 MahJong 12:30 Strength Exercises (weights)

Thursday 1:00 Center Opens 1:00 Tap Dance 5:00 Dinner 5:30 Entertainment Friday 8:30 Ceramics 10:00 Yoga (bring own mat) 10:00 Alzheimers respite

Wednesday 9:00 Wood Carving 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Line Dancing 12:30 Pinochle

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CONTESTS

This contest is sponsored and brought to the community by iFix Appliance Repair.

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We offer fun contests every month with cash prizes!

March Art Winners (Each winner received $50)

April Contests

See pg.

34-35 for more art

(Each winner received $50)

COVER PHOTO CONTEST FOR APRIL Pleasant View Winner $50 North Ogden Winner $50

Kindergarten - 3rd

4th - 6th Grade

7th - 12th Grade

Winner: Maddie Pocus 57 Votes Runner Up: Erika Wonson 38 Votes

Winner: Zoey Southwick 294 Votes Runner Up: Madison Bryant 273 Votes

Winner: Kimberly Montgomery 175 Votes Runner Up: Krystal Carter 103 Votes

Adults 18+ Winner: Gavin Mendoza 113 Votes Runner Up: Joseph Merriam 71 Votes 2nd Runner Up: Maddie Whitten 71 Votes

Kids M&M's contest winner

Guess the M&M's-the jar had 245 M&M's It was a tie so each winner got a jar of M&M's.

Navie Nelson and Erika Wonson both guessed 250. Congratulations Navie & Erika!

EASTER EGG SCAVENGER HUNT

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CONTEST SUBMISSIONS Deadline is March 15th for April cover photo submissions Please send high quality photos (taken with a quality smart phone or camera), at least 300 dpi. Call with questions 801-624-9652.

Specific rules for the Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt will be posted on Facebook. Go to www.connectionpub.com or email submissions to ryan@connectionpub.com.

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4

th

BY PENNY CLENDENIN

Celebrating the opening of the first LDS ward on March 4th, 1853, the celebrations were full of food, dancing and even The Osmonds in 1962!

of

March

F

ood, dancing, and parades—this isn’t North Ogden’s Cherry Days, but the pioneer celebration of March 4th. As settlers made their way into Utah, North Ogden turned into home for hundreds of Mormon Pioneers.

This group’s traditions still make up a large part of North Ogden’s history and celebrations, as many residents are proud of their pioneer ancestors.

Then governor of the newly-minted Utah Territory, and LDS prophet Brigham Young, journeyed north to this fair city to organize the first Latter-day Saint ward (a congregation of LDS faithful). This day was March 4th, 1853. For well over 100 years that day marked an annual celebration throughout the streets of North Ogden and surrounding cities.

Tables loaded with delicious, homemade food created a smorgasbord of roast beef, roast pork, chicken pie, and fluffy mashed potatoes smothered with gravy. Local produce like parsnips, carrots, pickles, and salads adorned plates of revelers. A pioneer tradition of homemade bread and rolls came paired with delicious jams and jellies, rounded off with puddings, cakes and pies. Nearly every household in the area took part in the festivities.

March 4th celebrations kicked off right after the school bell clanged, with children clamoring to the nearest location to start on the great feast. Parents trickled in a bit later, allowing the children to play. Evening arrived with partygoers dressed in their best, ready for musical entertainment, dancing, and programs. Neighbors reconnected, children found new friends and residents were reminded of what made North Ogden special. The night often ended with a children’s parade.

As the city grew, so did the March 4th celebration. One notable year in 1962, crowds were entertained during an after-dinner program by Ogden’s own The Osmonds quartet; Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay Osmond.

THE TIME CAPSULE

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2003

Fun times we had by all who attented the 4th of March festivities

Beautiful music by an orchestra, or band often prompted families to dance.

Some years a fashion show would march through the crowds. Old relics of city settlers, quilts and food were always a mainstay of North Ogden’s biggest celebration.

On March 5, 1956, a cornerstone placed in the partially-constructed North Ogden 1st Ward Building commemorated the establishment of the city’s first LDS ward. Like a time capsule, various pieces of information and material pertinent to the history of this historic group was placed in a rectangular, metal container.

Forty-seven years later in 2003, a city celebration on March 9th, saw that time capsule opened. The celebration honored pioneers who settled North Ogden after crossing the plains.

Memories of the early years of March 4th were shared through stories, photographs, and the contents of the church time capsule.

Today’s North Ogden is much more diverse, with community members from many walks of life. The differing backgrounds, stories, and religious beliefs now add to the history of this city. However, examples of unity and community those early pioneers set are still evident in this wonderful town. Cherry Days is now our biggest local holiday, celebrated along with the 4th of July. We hope you have enjoyed this look to the past.

Article and photos are courtesy of the North Ogden Historical Museum.

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COMMUNITY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Students of the Month

Community Announcements

Every month we recognize students who have been selected at their schools by their teachers.

Tatijana Stewart Weber High School

Happy Birthday!

Koby William Spelts Birthday March 22 Age: 16

Congratulations Buddy!

Watch out world a new teenage driver is out and about! We are lucky to be this young man's parents. He is so good and talented in all he pursues.

We love his spirit and energy.

Keep being awesome Koby!

Congratulations

Chace Poole, Eagle Scout Chace received his Eagle Scout Award July 2016. For his project he repainted the Weber Warrior letters and shield above the gym entrance way. This was a challenging yet fun project. The letters hadn’t been painted for over 30 years. Sunbelt Rentals donated the scissor lift and Ace Hardware in Brigham City donated the paint and brushes. Chace also received help from fellow scout members, leaders, friends, and siblings. This project helped him develop leadership skills, painting skills and not to be afraid of heights.

Being a Weber high graduate makes this project mean even more to him. Chace is grateful for the scouting program and the life skills he has learned throughout his scouting years. Congratulation Chace on earning your Eagle!

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Teachers often have great students they remember from year to year, but rarely have I had a student like Tatijana Stewart. I have had the privilege of having Tatijana in my Spanish class for the past two years. I am proud and honored to nominate her as my choice for Warrior of the Year. I was actually quite surprised that she hadn’t been previously-nominated, so I’m quite lucky that I get to be the one to nominate her.

Tatijana has consistently been one of my top students over these two years. She took Spanish 3 as a sophomore from another Spanish teacher, but skipped Spanish 4 and was in my Spanish 5 class during her junior year. She is currently in my Advanced Placement Spanish class and plans to take the A.P. Spanish Language and Culture Exam in May. She produces the highest-quality work and can communicate at an outstanding level of proficiency for being a non-native speaker and having skipped an entire level of Spanish. I am amazed of her ability to stay on top of her school work while being involved in international fencing competitions. She was the silver medalist in the Under-17 Women’s Epee category at the 2017 Junior & Cadet World Championships. She’s currently ranked in the top 10 nationally in the Under-20 Women’s Epee category. Tatijana misses a lot of class time for competitions, yet she is extremely organized and capable of catching up on missed work and still continues to be at the top of the class. Last year, she was nominated for the Utah Governor’s State of Sport Award as Outstanding High School Athlete of the Year.

Tatijana has been heavily involved with Weber DECA and FBLA as co-president, and she is a vice-president of the Weber High National Honor Society. With FBLA, Tatijana has competed at various regional, state, and national competitions and is Marketing Northern Region Champion, went to nationals during her 10th grade year in Business Ethics, and received 2nd in State in Graphic Design. Tatijana also has done much service with NHS for the community by helping to make Christmas packs for a local women’s shelter, worked with Tiny Tim’s Toys, and has hosted anti-bullying days at Weber High.

Tatijana’s work ethic, academic achievements, and fencing awards all have led to her acceptance to Princeton University.

I am proud of Tatijana and all of her accomplishments, but I am most impressed at her ability to overcome trials. She has continued to live in Utah so she could compete in fencing and attend Weber High School, even after her father passed away and her mother moved back to Germany. Tatijana deserves every single accolade that she receives. I wish her the best of luck and success in her future.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL INFO

Zane Johnson

North Ogden Junior High School I am honored to nominate Zane Johnson, as Student of the Month for North Ogden Junior High. I have had the pleasure of working with him and I am very impressed by his hard work and progress, both academically and socially. He is a wonderful example of positive behavior and citizenship, and these qualities do not go unnoticed by his peers and teachers.

Zane has what I like to call, the right “Tools in your tool box” for education. He always demonstrates a positive attitude towards hiswork and his academic abilities enable him to surpass what is normally expected. Zane is dependable, considerate, and enthusiastic toward his assignments and projects as well as fellow students. I am confident he will continue to demonstrate these qualities in all his studies and in life. I expect Zane will be able to excel in all he does. I am excited to see what the future holds for Zane.

Olivia Olson

Orion Junior High School Olivia Olson has been chosen as a Student of the Month for Orion Jr. High.

Olivia’s hobbies include piano and art.

Her favorite classes are Art and English.

She has a 3.9 GPA. Olivia was chosen as a Student of the Month because she is a great example of hard work and dedication. She is always willing and goes out of her way to help around the school. Olivia says the best thing about Orion Jr. High is that everyone is so nice and the students are always smiling and saying “Hi” to her. Olivia has a personal goal to be kind to everyone, and to be successful. Her academic goal is to always try her best and to do well in all of her classes. After High School, Olivia plans to go to college and own her own business. At Orion Jr. High, Olivia is a great friend and example of working hard and staying strong.

Kalel Paz

Maria Montessori Academy Hero; a hero is defined by his actions, his presence, and his words.

Helpful. Polite. Ambitious. Kalel fits the definition well. He is a leader, demonstrated by his drive to help those around him and his desire to do something extra for his fellow students or teachers. He enthusiastically serves his school community by bringing the voice of his classmates to the Student Council meeting.

Politeness is a quality Kalel expresses contagiously to those around him. At the end of classes, you can find him thanking his teachers for the lesson that day. Or before class, you will see him greeting the other students outside the classroom.

The respect he gives those around him builds an atmosphere of consideration and encourages others to pay it forward. His presence brightens the community and does not go unnoticed.

Children from the school’s elementary program flock to him to share their latest educational adventures.

Kalel’s ambition for his dreams and goals extends from his academics to his hobbies. His passion lives in sports. As a 9th grader, he ran for the Varsity Cross Country Team at Ben Lomond and he is currently a dedicated member of their Swim Team. He is determined to run track for high school in the spring. He also hopes to one day run in the Olympics and is pushing for the 2020 Summer Games. For academic goals, he has his sights set on pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Kalel is our student of the month at Maria Montessori Academy, but he is more than that. He is helpful. He is polite.

He is a leader. He is Kalel.

Help us celebrate students with a sponsorship!

We are excited to announce new Student of the Month Sponsorship. Intermountain Health is our first sponsor and we would like three more.

Thank You! Each student will receive a $25 gift certificate as part of his/ Thank You!! her reward. Students of the month are rewarded through the junior high and high schools in the area. Contact your school for information on how to qualify.

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COMMUNITY

SPOTLIGHT

The idea started at the North Ogden Baseball Field. He remembers watching his six boys “run uphill” to try and catch fly balls when they were in little league in North Ogden.

He commissioned a study and found about 25-feet of elevation change across the field. The city was also concerned with water management and was creating detention basins throughout the city to help manage floods. The remaking of the North Ogden Field was a great opportunity to level the field and create a detention basin to help during floods.

BY MELISSA SPELTS

INFO Address 545 E. 2750 N. N. Ogden, 84414 nohmuseum.org

North Ogden MUSEUM Come visit!

Our city has a treasure trove of interesting history artifacts at the museum. Plan a visit!

Museum Hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3 PM- 6 PM or by appointment Contacts Susan Holbrook 801-782-9507 Holly Fuller 801-782-3949 LaVern Cottrell 801- 782-4458

WHEN AN ARCHITECT HAS A DREAM HE CAN OFTEN MAKE IT HAPPEN. Gary Harrop worked for the LDS church for 40 years drawing temple and church designs. When he was elected to be Mayor of North Ogden City for the second time, he wanted to make sure there was a way to remember all the amazing people and stories of North Ogden. He dreamed up and sketched a beautiful museum that he envisioned as part of Barker Park.

The reason this story is significant is because when Gary was working on the baseball field, he had the opportunity to speak with Jack Spackman (whose first job was helping paint the stands during the summer) and Calvin Cottrell.

Both these men worked as umpires at that baseball field for 40+ years.

They loved not only the game, but this city. Each served selflessly and had many wonderful stories about the game, at that field. After hearing some of their stories, Gary thought we should have a way to memorialize the history of North Ogden’s people and surrounding areas.

Though his original dream of a brand-new custom building wasn’t financially possible during his second term, he gathered a small group of volunteers from the community to help put together the museum. They started with very little and with the help of the community they have become something great. In fact, the museum’s goal which is still the reality today, is to be self funded.

The museum does not use tax dollars to gather, collect and display the stories of our community.

In talking to Gary he has literally

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COMMUNITY

SPOTLIGHT

hundreds of stories about our community it is fascinating to hear. He is quick to point out, however, that it was not he who created the museum and got it where it is today. Five original volunteers included LaVern Cottrell, Todd Perkins, Alice Wyatt, Rosemary Jones and Gary Blaylock got the museum off the ground. The time and generosity of many in the community who gave their time, money, and resources to make it possible.

Gary said, “History is important. If we learn from it we can avoid the same mistakes...if we pay attention.” He also believes that it is important to leave the community a little better than you found it. With the help of the volunteers who put our museum together, you have Gary. Thank you.

If you have North Ogden family stories or pictures boxed away and would like to have a copy in the museum, the museum volunteer staff would love to help. Come on by. If you would like to hear stories of our past, come sit in the classroom and hear stories of Florence Barker Manning, a teacher that taught here for over 50 years, or look at the model village a replica showing a historical layout of the town. They even have a working train that goes around the village. The sweet ladies who volunteer at the museum, give tours for schools, families, scouts, church groups, and help those working on their family history. It is a wonderful resource.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? We are glad you asked…

SMITH'S WILL DONATE POINTS!

A model of North Ogden

Here's how. Go to smithsfoodanddrug. com, create an account and link our museum (#30067) to your Smith’s Rewards card under the Community tab. This will not affect your points or purchases. Smith’s will donate a percentage of each purchase to the museum. Easy, huh?

Expires 3/31/17

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COMMUNITY

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT

Dirt Cake

There was one person that appreciated this homemade cake.

Back in the 80's I worked as a civilian for Security Forces (then called Security Police) at an Air Force Base. One Thanksgiving we had a potluck luncheon. There was an overlap of the shifts, so the day and swing shifts could both enjoy the food.

I signed up to bring a pumpkin bundt cake. I couldn't find my recipe (this was before Google), so I used a banana cake recipe and adjusted the ingredients for a pumpkin cake. I made extra cupcakes for my boys. The cake smelled great, however something obviously went a-wry. I gave the cupcakes to the boys and after one bite, they looked at me and said they tasted awful and they would not even finish. I tried one and it was dry as dirt and had a very strong and not pleasant flavor. Even the dog wouldn't eat it!

Most people at this point would throw the cake away and either go without or remake it and it was too late to remake the cake. I am not sure what got into me at this point but I decided to put icing on it take it anyway. There is nothing quite like putting lipstick on a pig! It was almost like everyone knew it would taste bad because by the end of the first shift’s lunch, the cake

BY GAYLE SEBASTIAN

remained untouched. I should have left well enough alone but for some reason I wanted someone to experience my “dirt” cake. As the second shift came on I cut a slice out of the cake to make it look like someone had taken a piece. A young airman with a southern drawl and fresh off the farm look, took a piece of cake. As he took a bite, he started gagging … tears were running down his eyes, embarrassed, knowing it was my cake that had choked him, I quickly went over to him and asked if he was okay.

He replied, “Yes, Ma'am. Can I have another piece of cake?”

Surprised, I asked if he was sure, he said, “Yes, Ma'am, this tastes just like the cake my mama makes back home.” Since he was likely the only person on base that would like the cake, I gave him the rest to take back to his barracks.

Today when I think back, I'm cannot believe I was willing to bring that cake to the potluck let alone serve it up like nothing was wrong. The good news was, I made at least one soldier whose mom makes dirt dry cake happy.

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COMMUNITY

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Advanced Electrolysis

BY RYAN SPELTS

After using electrolysis herself, owner Anna opened up her own business to help others eliminate pesky body hair. approach that can be called permanent.

Above: Anna, Erin (right) and Aileen (not pictured) enjoy helping their clients.

We appreciate Advanced Electrolysis and are happy to have them as part of our community and we are grateful that they have chosen to support our community magazine.

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nwanted hair is a concern that many people deal with.

I told Anna, the owner of Advanced Electrolysis, that I wish she could figure out a way to get the hair that grows randomly on my body to just grow on my head. Anna and her professionally trained and licensed staff actually specialize in permanent hair removal. In fact electrolysis is the only FDA hair removal

Company: Advanced Electrolysis Type: Permanent hair removal Phone: 801-782-5868 Web: adv-electrolysis.com

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Anna has dealt with unwanted hair for her entire life. The problem became so bad at one point that she stopped going out with friends and made every effort to hide it from her husband. When Anna’s husband was assigned to Texas for the military, she was searching for a way to remove hair. Everything she tried so far hadn’t worked.

She had tried laser, plucking and waxing, each which made the hair grow back in more abundance and thicker.

She began researching ways to remove hair that was permanent. She came across electrolysis. Electrolysis actually kills the hair follicle permanently so the hair doesn’t grow back. She loved it and began regular treatment.

When her family was transferred to Utah, she looked and found a woman who also did Electrolysis treatment in North Ogden. However after a couple years she had decided to retire and in May 2014 Anna decided to buy the business and begin offering the treatment that she found so helpful. She uses the highest standards in the industry and though she is always looking for new associates, she rarely hires because it is difficult to

find technicians that meet her rigorous standards.

HOW IT WORKS Electrolysis works for every skin type and color and every hair type on every part of the body. It is the only method available to permanently remove hair. Often unwanted hair causes a lot of emotions and embarrassment. Therefore confidentiality is a crucial part of the business. Treatments happen in individual rooms with solid doors with complete privacy. Most Electrologists have had hair issues which is why they go into the industry.

Sometimes dormant hair follicles can grow in after treatment due to hormonal changes but this treatment helps reduce that growth by permanently destroying treated follicles.

The way the treatment works is a probe is inserted into the follicle but doesn’t break the skin. The probe feels like a pin prick at the worst and there are pharmaceutical creams that can reduce the pain or even eliminate it.

There are three specific ways the treatment can be applied.

Galvanic approach sends electrical impulses mixed with salt and moisture which creates a caustic substance that permanently destroys the

hair growing capability of the follicle. Thermolysis sends heat and vibration into the follicle. The Blend is a combination of both treatments. Hair grows lighter and lighter until it is completely gone. Some need consistent touch ups due to growth of new hair follicles while others go through treatment once and graduate never needing treatment again.

Some of their best treatments include eyebrows, underarms, legs, bikini and really anywhere unwanted hair needs to be removed.

Their clients are typically 70% women, 20% transgender and 10% children and men.

Anna says this is such a personal thing that she becomes close friends with her clients. They are often so grateful for the effectiveness of the treatment. She says that unwanted hair is simply a pesky annoyance that can be treated. You are beautiful, the same beautiful person you always have been, and the unwanted hair can be removed, permanently.

Electrolysis permanently destroys hair follicles so the hair won't grow back.

Anna's clients are grateful for the effectiveness of the technique.

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COMMUNITY

GIVING BACK

• Young women can sew femine hygeine kits and sell them to make money so they can stay in school.

Whole International is a contributing chapter for Days For Girls, an international charity that is creating a more dignified, free and educated world through access to lasting feminine hygiene solutions.

Whole International

BY RYAN SPELTS

Helping young women in Africa graduate from school What if $10 could completely change a life?

Kristi Coreless started a non-profit assisting women in Kenya. Concerned about her adopted teenage daughter’s lack of perspective, and depression, Coreless took her daughter to Bomet, Kenya in hopes of giving her a new point-of-view. While there, she and her daughter met a young girl, Dorcas. The child was recently kicked out of school because of an infected leg injury, so bad you could smell it radiating from the wound.

Coreless started raising funds for Dorcas for a life-saving surgery. It all came together just in time, as this littler girl nearly died from blood loss right before the surgery. From this experience, Whole International was born.

Lack of feminine hygiene plagues most of the young women in this third-world country.

Girls in Kenya do not have sanitary supplies, so many stay home out of embarrassment.

This means many girls will miss school for 3-5 days every month. Missing that many days a month makes it almost impossible for these young women to be able to graduate from school.

Money can be very limited for families; therefore they often forgo the purchase of

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Kristi Coreless started Whole International

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! For only $10 you could change the life of a woman in Kenya. Donations can include money, extra unused flannel, underwear, soap, wash cloths and gallon sized zip-locks.

Visit www.wholeinternational.net or call 801-791-4901 for details on how you can help.

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GIVING BACK

feminine products for their daughters. Young women are forced to either skip school or accept feminine products as a bribe from older men for sexual favors. This has other consequences like sexually transmitted disease and teen pregnancy. Schooling for these women is often the key to independence. An education allows them to have better job opportunities giving them a way out of poverty.

Whole International is a non-profit dedicated to helping young women in Bomet, get supplies and education needed to finish school. They do this in three ways. First, they create sanitary packages to help young women stay in school.

These supplies should last three years. Packages cost about $10, include two pairs of underwear, two shields that snap around underwear and hold liners in place. Liners are made from 100% cotton flannel cloth. Kits also come with soap, a wash cloth and a carry bag. For only $10 a young woman can attend school for three years without worrying about her natural cycle or being bribed to receive supplies she needs.

Education is the second goal of Whole International. Through this non-profit girls learn how their bodies work, and how to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Whole International hopes to help as many girls graduate as possible, leading to more opportunities in life.

Whole International also hopes to lead Kenyan women to entrepreneurial opportunities as well. Giving them a chance to increase their income, making it easier to support their families. Women in Kenya can actually assemble the sanitary kits and sell them back to the non-profit for a small profit. These kits are assembled for around $8, but Whole International buys assembled kits from Kenyan women for $10.

W.I. supplies sewing machines and materials, allowing women to make a profit from their work.

Whole International also invests in chickens and small gardens where women grow and sell food in their neighborhoods. In some cases, these women reported going from earning $7 a week to now averaging over $33 in take-home pay. That is a life changing increase.

Whole International is growing and having great success. Kristi Coreless’ wants her non-profit to continue to grow, to move into other countries with some of the same issues, and wants to see more lives changed.

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COMMUNITY

PETS

PRECIOUS PETS

PEDRO

BY AARON AVNER

This family dog is beloved by all three kids.

Pedro will be 5 on April 1.

The first time we saw this cute, floppy eared puppy was at a friends house. He was still very young and his name was Browning. They had too many dogs, so we lucked out and got a fully trained puppy.

Wanting to make him our own and were struggling to decide on a name. As a placeholder, we called him perro, which means dog in Spanish. Our middle son, Targhee, thought we were saying Pedro.

Our youngest son, Bode, couldn’t say his r’s at the time, so he called him Pedo, which means fart in Spanish. Needless to say the name Pedro stuck … I was secretly hoping Bode would continue to call him Pedo.

When you think about a boy and his dog that is how all of our kids are with Pedro. When we pet him he has to hold our hand.

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When I’m not home he is the protector of the house. With the family he is loving and playful.

He is a bit of an escape artist and we’ve had to raise the locks on the gates because he found out how to unlock them. He still tries to sneak out as much as possible, when he succeeds he likes to hang out in the pasture behind our house and roll in the cow manure. Which brings us back to Bode’s original name Pedo, because it doesn’t smell too great. Even with all the shedding and drool, we love this floppy eared 95 pound guy.

FOOD

INDULGENT EATS

Grilled turkey and Avacado on Sourdough

by Melanie Harris 1 Serving

 Extra flavor is in the parmesan cheese toasted on the outside of the bread.

Buttery, toasted bread with creamy avacado and turkeywho doesn't want one of these for lunch or dinner?

2 - Slices of Sourdough Bread 2 - tsp Butter ½ C - Shredded Parmesan Cheese 1 - Slice of Mozzarella Cheese 3 - Slices of Turkey ½ - Avocado (Cut in Slices) Spread butter on one side of both sourdough slices.

Sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese on top of the butter.

Put one slice of bread buttered side down on the griddle or pan. Add mozzarella cheese, turkey and avocado. Place the second slice of sourdough bread on top butter and shredded parmesan side up. Fry on both sides until browned and enjoy. So yummy!

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FOOD

HEALTHY EATS

Grilled Tilapia

by Melissa Spelts

1 Fish (Tilapia) 2 Sliced Lemon 1 tsp Butter 1 tsp Salt and Pepper My family LOVES eating fish. Someday we will take a trip to Alaska so we can fill our freezer. Until then we buy it from Costco. I wrap each fish in aluminum foil with a little butter, seasoning and a lemon slice. I like cooking fish on my grill because it keeps my house from smelling fishy!! It tastes so yummy and it is so quick to make!!

Cook time on the grill is 10 minutes. We have also started cooking fish in our new Saladmaster cookware.

We put them in the culinary basket frozen with some veggies and they come out super delicious and moist.

Either way is awesome.

ITS A CLASSIC!

Celery and Peanut Butter

This is a yummy treat that is low in calories but high in energy. Put some peanut butter or some almond butter on celery sticks and the kids will gobble them up.

We'd love to hear from you!

Why is fish good for us?

It's protein heavy and has less calories than beef and chicken; it’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and vitamin D and B2; and it's full of healthy minerals such as iron and magnesium.

NOW GO EAT SOME!

READER SUBMISSION Have a recipe to share? Please submit your healthy recipes and photos (they must be 300 dpi for printing) at www.connectionpub.com or e-mail ryan@connectionpub.com to be included in one of our future publications.

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2 Cubed Chicken Breasts 2 Bottles of your favorite Alfredo Sauce 1lb Bag frozen broccoli 2lb bag of uncooked bowtie Noodles

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HOME

REAL ESTATE

by Dave & Dennise Dixon

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR THE PERFECT SUMMER SALE Are you thinking about selling your home this summer? Here are some small projects you can do to get a quick sale at the best possible price.

Make Your House Feel Like Home to Buyers •

Clean everything – a clean home allows buyers to picture themselves in the space without getting distracted

and new carpet are the top two things home owners can do to sell faster and for more money Improve Curb Appeal •

Give your entry a facelift – either a new coat of paint or a new front door

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Do a little landscaping – a wellgroomed lawn and some colorful flowers (without weeds) show buyers that the home was taken care of

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Give every room a purpose – even if you used it as a bonus room, giving it a simple identity helps buyers

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Let the light in – bright rooms feel warm and inviting, dark rooms feel small and gloomy; replace burned out light bulbs and make sure all switches work properly

Wash the windows (inside and out) – don’t take away from a great view with dirty windows

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Fix what’s broken – buyers will notice and offer less if repairs are needed (including squeaky doors that don’t open and close smoothly)

Clean out the garage – consider getting a storage unit for nonessential things and organize everything else

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Check the exterior – make sure exterior lights are all working and power wash outdoor surfaces (siding, sidewalks, driveway) for that “new home” feel

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Replace worn out door mats – make buyers feel welcome as they come

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De-clutter-ize! – thinning out closets and pantries will show how much room is actually available

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Consider the “TOP 2” – fresh paint

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Community Treasures

by Dennise Dixon

This cherished farm house (2550 N 200 E) was homesteaded by Gideon Alvord around 1865, where he and wife Sarah, raised 11 children. The grounds were covered with willow and many springs. The lumber came from North Ogden Canyon. Bricks were made from nearby clay. It was known as one of the finest farms in the city.

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5 TIPS FOR BUYING A NEW CAR Buying a new car? We are here for you!

Whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced purchaser, buying a new ride is a big decision. Here are 5 car buying tips to help make the journey a smooth one.

1. Get Pre-Approved If you are going to finance your new vehicle, check with multiple banks before going to the dealership. A pre-approved car loan will give you an idea how much you can afford. To get pre-approved, visit a bank, credit union, or other lender. You can now apply for a car loan online with most lenders. Select the lender that works best for you.

2. Have a Budget The purchase price of a vehicle is the largest expense, but isn’t the only factor to consider.

The total cost also includes taxes, interest, registration fees, fuel, maintenance, and insurance. Go in with a fixed budget and stick with it.

3. Research Vehicles and Features Determine the type of vehicle you want. After deciding on a sedan, truck, SUV, or van, use customer reviews, safety ratings, vehicle history reports, and recall notices to help narrow your search for particular makes and models. Be honest

about what features are necessary and which ones you are willing to pay more for.

4. Shop Around Taking time to comparison shop is time well spent. Look at available inventory online and at dealerships, but still check out the vehicle in person. Get in and take it for a test drive. If other family members will be driving the new vehicle, they should test it out too. Where you purchase a vehicle is an important factor in the purchase process.

5.Contact Your Insurance Agent Your new vehicle will be required to have auto insurance, especially if it is financed. Find out how much it will cost to insure your new car. A new vehicle may mean additional coverages, but it may also qualify for additional discounts. Make sure you will have coverage for your new car before you drive it off the lot. If you are replacing a vehicle, your current auto insurance policy may provide coverage for a limited number of days until you notify your agent of the new vehicle. If you are purchasing an additional vehicle, call your agent to have coverage in place before you drive it home.

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OUTSIDE

LOCAL TRAILS

Hiking Club

HALF MOON ROCK BYEMILY GODDARD

Treasure. Our foothills are filled with

treasure. Hidden in trees, beside rocks, and in water-proof containers are caches ready to be found. Many of these puzzles were located this past fall by Maria Montessori Academy’s advanced hiking club. If you blaze these trails to stay fit and enjoy nature, you may have spotted our group trekking along learning about erosion, how not to cut trails, how out of place graffiti is, and the wonder of unplugging to partake of the fresh air, good friends, and heart pumping fun.

One of our favorites hikes, is Half Moon Rock (see picture). Park at the Pit Trailhead (near the green dump) and follow the trail east. Rather than taking the north-east fork to Pioneer Trail, a.k.a.

THE WONDER OF Parallel Canyon, remain UNPLUGGING on the trail heading to partake of the east. It’s a climb, but it’s well worth it when you fresh air, good reach half moon rock; friends, and heart the view is gorgeous that pumping fun in overlooks our valley.

one of the things

When we were hiking on the hikers learn. the Bonneville Shoreline off of the Pleasant View Trailhead, one of my students stopped the group to take advantage of a beautiful picture taking moment (see sunset picture). We had just enjoyed the view from Gushing Springs, one of the many features on the Bonneville Shoreline.

MMA has a beginning hiking club and an advanced club each Fall and Spring. We have hikers from the age of 4 up through 15. Our goal is to introduce our young hikers to the numerous trails we have right in our backyard. They can, in turn, take their families and friends.

Above: Maria Montessori Academy's hiking club has kids aged 4-15.

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Erika Wonson

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Lucy Spelts

Kate Hoxer

McKell Phillips

Amara Burggraaf

Madison Bryant

Autumn Vance

Aubrey Henrie

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Scarlett Man

Mandy Larson

Maddie Whitten

Krystal Carter

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Kiara Spencer

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Aubrie Weaver

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Pat Badger

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Olivia Allen

Trystan Anquiano

Joseph Merriam

Editors Favorite 2017

LaMar H Taylor

ART CONTEST

{ Honorable mentions & editors' favorites } We had so much fun hosting this art contest. We are amazed and inspired by the incredible talent. Here are the vote tallies and our personal favorites below. We are so honored by all the artists who were willing to put their works of art in the contest. Everyone gets my personal vote for being willing to share your talent with the community. The winner by vote count from each category will win the $50 cash prize. Here our some of our honorable mentions and why.

Ryan's Favorites: Kindergarten - 3rd. My daughter Lucy really wanted to be in the contest and worked hard on her painting. She was so excited to hear how many people had voted for her. She is such a positive person and it is evident in her painting title “Happiness is a Choice.”

7th - 12th Grade - I love my son Koby’s art. He didn’t want to enter but with persuasion entered the old man. I also loved the drawing by Grace Schaelling, so realistic you would almost think it was a picture. This category overall was super impressive. Kimberly, Krystal, Madalen, Kiara and Olivia were all favorites of mine.

In the 18+ category, I loved LaMar Taylor’s drawing, it reminded me of my Grandpa Spelts who would be 103 right now if he were still alive. To be honest there wasn’t a bad entry in this category. With two fun finger sketches the rest were gallery quality art that were so fun to see.

Melissa’s Favorites: K - 3rd - Lucy (of course) Joseph Jr. 4th - 6th Madison Bryant 7th - 12th Koby (of course) Hannah Vest and Krystal Carter.

In the 18+ category Pat Badger.

{ Voting Results by Age Group} K-3rd grade

7th-12th Grade

Maddie Pocus-57 Erika Wonson-38 Kate Hoxer-36 McKell Phillips-20 Amara Burggraaf-13 Lucy Spelts-12 Sam Mortensen-11 Austin Burrows-10 Porter Mortesnen-6 Joseph Jr-4 Mrs H (Class)-7

Kimberly Montgomery-175 Krystal Carter-103 Madalen Sweeten-89 Kiara Spencer-85 Aubrie Weaver-55 Olivia Allen-36 Koby Spelts-28 Jaden Ficklin-22 Grace Schaelling-15 Erika Wonson-14 Jenna Jacobs-14 Chloe Mortensen-11 Hannah Vest-10 Sydney Dockter-10 Kate Carpenter-7 Makay Burrows-7 Chloe Mortensen-6 Emilee Burggraaf-6 Chiara Western-5 Caitlin Peterson-5 Ella Smith-4 Chloe Mortensen-4

4th-6th grade Zoey Southwick-294 Madison Bryant-273 Autumn Vance-82 Aubrey Henrie-28 Mandy Larson-15 Scarlett Mann-9 Samantha Horton-6 Addi Maycock-5

Isaac Mortensen-4 Isaac Mortensen-3 Katelyn Christians-1 McKenzee Haderlie-1 Kami Christensen-1

18 and older Gavin Mendoza-113 Joseph Merriam-71 Maddie Whitten-71 Pat Badger-59 Trystan Anquiano-35 LaMar H Taylor-27 Dawn Culley-22 Jeracole Brandon-20 Joshua Bryant-11 Aspen Rhees-11 Kayleigh Brown-3 Quest Eyre-3

To view all of the artwork visit the art contest tab at www.connectionpub.com Left page: 2-6th popular vote in each category starting with K-3

Editors Favorite 2017

Clockwise:Top leftKoby Spelts, Jaden Ficklin, Hannah Vest, Grace Schaelling

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