Pleasant View Connection August 2019

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ust a reminder that we will be holding a primary election this year. The date is August 13th, so please take advantage of a wonderful opportunity to be involved in choosing your elected officials. We have 4 seats open this year and we have an impressive slate of hopefuls vying to serve. I would encourage all of them to be honest, fair, and to tell you, the voter what they stand for. I hope that there are no personal attacks on other candidates or negative campaigning.

This is a great city and I personally believe that you and I as citizens want to hear about issues and solutions, not personal vendettas or bad-mouthing of others. Hopefully, civility will rule the day and we will have an opportunity to make our selections based on merit.

I had a wonderful thing happen to me last month. I was attending the Weber State University fireworks and my 8-year-old granddaughter turned to me and said; “Grandpa, these are good, but not as good as Pleasant View’s”. Oh, the perception of our children. Priceless.

Finally, if you haven’t had a chance to attend a food truck event at Barker Park, I would encourage you to come and give it a try. There is plenty of fun to be had. Be on the lookout for more events, food, and fun at the park. A special thanks to our Recreation Director, Alison, and to Council Member, Urry, for putting these events together.

Once again, thanks for caring, thanks for all you do, and thanks for being good neighbors. I am committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure that we remain the best place to not only grow up, but the best place to grow old.

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Key Community Contacts Main Office: (801) 782-8529 info@pleasantviewcity.com Mayor Leonard Call: 801-940-6231 lcall@pleasantviewcity.com Councilman David Chugg: 801-499-7562 dchugg@pleasantviewcity.com Councilman Jerry Burns: 801-782-1680 jburns@pleasantviewcity.com Councilman Steve Gibson: 801-941-8100 sgibson@pleasantviewcity.com Councilman Boyd Hansen: 801-782-8345 bhansen@pleasantviewcity.com

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HISTORY

The Wades From marching in the Mormon Batallion, to sharing food and memories with neighbors.

BY HAILEY MINTON

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dward Davis Wade and his father, Moses Wade, joined the 500 Mormon men who answered the call of the United States Government to go fight against Mexico.

While marching across state lines, his father used his understanding of herbs and other native foods to help heal the sick men and horses in their company. The Mormon Battalion march was the longest infantry march ever made in the history of the United States Military and they covered approximately 1,850 miles. Through their efforts, the boundary between Mexico and the United States was settled and the California Territory became part of the United States. They marched to San Diego Fort and were discharged in 1847.

Edward and Moses were anxious to go to Utah to find their families, but Brigham Young, the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, instructed them to stay in California and find work. They prospected and eventually struck gold when they worked at Sutter’s Fort.

Later on, Edward settled in North Ogden with his family. He acquired a good piece of land that is now owned by the White Barn Golf Company and built homes for each of his wives. He also built a good barn and shed for the animals and planted crops on the fertile soil. There was plenty of water supplied by springs and pond and he purchased sheep, cattle, goats and pigs with some of the gold he brought from California. He also planted orchards of peaches, apples, pears and cherries.

His home was a social center. Friends were always welcome and strangers were never turned away. The families played rugby and baseball in the summer and skated over the frozen ponds in the winter.

Edward Davis was active in church and civic affairs and he helped build roads, canals, a church, and a school. He was generous with his means and was always ready to assist neighbors and new comers. He was known as an honest God-fearing man who set a good example for his sons to follow.

Mandi, Lori and Eric all live in and love Pleasant View. They are excited to be part of the sumer event series offered at Barker Park.

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Orion Jr High August 6-8: New Student Registration 7 a.m.

August 12: Registration August 13: Back to School Night 6 p.m.

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August 14: Choir Retreat @ Environmental Center 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

August 15: Back to school night 3 p.m.

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August 20: First Day of School | Early Out 12:15 p.m. | Football Tryouts | Softball Tryouts August 21: Picture Make Up Day 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Early Out 12:15 August 22: Early Out 12:15 p.m.

August 23: Early Out 12:15 p.m. | Hearing Screening August 30: Opening Assembly / Football & Softball Recognition 2:05 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.

Weber High School August 8: Senior Registration 7:30 a.m.

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– 12:30 p.m. | Sophomore Registration 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

August 12: Boys Golf @ Hubbard Golf Course 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

August 13: Girls Soccer @ Weber High School 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

August 15: Boys Golf @ Sun Hills Golf Course 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Back to School Night 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Girls Soccer @ Weber High School 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

August 16: Football @ Weber High School 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

August 20: First Day of School | Early out | Girls Soccer @ Roy High School 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Happy August 21: Picture Retakes | Early Maria Montessori Academy Back to Out | Cross Country @ Weber High August 9: Back to School Night School!

School 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

August 12: First Day of School August 22: Hearing Screening | (Grades 1-9) | Early Release Early Out | Boys Golf @ Valley View August 13-16: Early Release Golf Course 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Girls August 19: First Day of Kindergarten & Soccer @ Weber High School 3:30 p.m.

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August 23: Opening Assembly 9 a.m. – North Ogden Elementary 10 a.m. | Early Out | Football @ Bountiful August 1: New Student Registration 10 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. a.m.

August 26: Boys Golf @ The Barn Golf August 16: Back to School Night 4 p.m.

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August 20: First Day of School | Early August 27: Girls Soccer @ Davis High Out School 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

August 21-23: Early out August 28: Cross Country @ Layton August 27: First Day of School for Commons Park 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Kindergarten August 29: Boys Golf @ Davis Park Golf Course 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Girls Majestic Elementary Soccer @ Layton High School 3:30 p.m.

August 1: New Student Registration 10 – 5:30 p.m. | Girls Tennis @ Clearfield a.m.

Highschool 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

August 15: Back to School Night 5 p.m.

August 30: Football @ Clearfield High August 20: First Day of School School 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

August 27: First Day of Kindergarten August 28: Hearing Screening 8 a.m.

North Ogden Jr High August 16: Back to School Night August 20: First Day of School | Early SENIOR EVENTS Out | Football Tryouts 3 p.m. | Softball Tryouts 3 p.m.

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August 4: Game Day at 10 a.m.

August 7: Cell Phone Help at 2 p.m.

August 8: Free Legal Advice at 4 p.m. | Randy Burges at 5:30 p.m.

August 8: Hales Family at 5:30 p.m.

August 12: Blood Pressure at 11 a.m.

August 14: Foot Clinic by appointment at 10 a.m.

August 15: Sing-along at 5:30 p.m.

August 21: Foot Clinic by appt. at 10 a.m.

August 22: Blood Pressure at 4 p.m. | Jerry Pacheco at 5:30 p.m.

August 29: Grief Class at 2:30 p.m. | Bingo at 5:30 p.m.

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September 19: Senior Health Fair- Flue shots will be given. Call Zella for more information 801-782-6211 The Auberge Senior Center 1340 N Washington Blvd 801-737-1230 Musical Entertainment at The Auberge August 8: Rockin Dave Allen at 1:30 p.m.

August 19: Randy Burgess at 2 p.m.

August 21: Stampede at 7 p.m.

August 26: The Hales Family at 7 p.m.

CITY EVENTS August 6: City Council Meeting @ North Ogden City Office 6:00 p.m.

August 9: Movies in the Park: Incredibles 2, Show begins at dusk August 30: Movies in the Park: Wonder, Show begins at dusk

Dash For Donation 5k @ Leavitt’s Mortuary & Aultorest Memorial Park 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. register at www.eventbrite. com/e/heaven-can-waitdash-for-donation-2019leavitts-mortuary-locationregistration-52674229037 Ogden Nature Center Free admission on summer Saturdays 9 a.m.

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August 6: Grossology @ Ogden Nature Center 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost $30 per camp Do your children always come home covered in mud and grass stains? Then this is the camp for them! Join us for a fun-filled day of games, crafts and exploration, as we discover the “gross” side of nature.

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FUN THINGS TO DO! August 1: Run Through the Roses 5K @ Ogden Botanical Gardens 6 p.m. register online www.eventbrite. com/e/run-through-the-roses-5kregistration-62015293412/amp August 1-10: Peter Pan the Musical at Peery’s Egyptian Theater. Matinee and evening shows available. Purchase tickets at OgdenMusicalTheatre.org/tickets August 2: Ogden Twilight Concert: Matt and Kim @ Ogden Amphitheater 5 p.m. www.24tix.com/event/314000512 First Friday Ogden Art Stroll @ Downtown Ogden Locations 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. For location details visit www. ogdencity.com/770/First-Friday-Art-Stroll Documentary Screening: Saving the Dark and Night Sky Program at Antelope Island State Park at 4528 West 1700 South, Syracuse 8:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

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August 3: Antelope Island Spider Fest at 4528 West 1700 South, Syracuse 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Let’s get to know our creepy crawly friends who call Antelope Island home! Join us for a day full of spider-themed presentations, crafts, guided walks, citizen science, poetry, photography, art and food vendors, and more to learn about these fascinating residents of the island. Park entrance fees apply.

August 7-10: Come Home – Weber County Fair at the Golden Spike Event Center from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Don’t miss the Demolition Derby, Indian Relay Races, and Bull fights. For ticket prices visit GoldenSpikeEventCenter.com.

August 10: Ride for the Kids Charity Bike ride 25-100 mile Antelope Island Ride register at www.rcwilley.com/ride August 8: The Beethoven Festival @ Eccles Community Art Center 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online at www. eventbrite.com/e/run-through-the-roses5k-registration-62015293412/amp Crafting With Nature @ Ogden Nature Center 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ages 6-7 yrs Cost $30 Creative campers will enjoy this full day of crafting with nature. From creating riverstone and pinecone critters to making sand paintings and nature prints, children will use what nature provides to make fun projects to take home.

August 13: Beatles vs Elvis - A Musical Showdown Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. Two of the greatest musical acts of all time face off in a

August 17: Water Lantern Festival at Jensen Nature Park 3176 South Bluff Road, Syracuse 5:30 p.m. purchase tickets to make a lantern online at www. waterlanternfestival.com/ogden.php Ogden Twilight Concert: Phantogram @ Ogden Amphitheater 5 p.m. www.24tix.com/event/1556623263 August 21: Ogden Twilight Concert: Iron & Wine and Calexico @ Ogden Amphitheater 5 p.m. www.24tix.com/ event/1091970177 August 28: Ogden Raptors Baseball Game vs Grand Junction Rockies @ Lindquist Field 6:30 p.m. Buy tickets at smithstix.com

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W. Nathan Barker/Egg Farm Home 2463 North Fruitland Drive North Ogden, UT

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The Barkers, William Nathan (1883-1957) and Iva Bailey (1890-1984) had a sturdy home constructed in 1909 by Will Ellis and Welcome Campbell. The kitchen in the home featured a large black wood stove with chrome trim that was kept shining bright by Iva. Two large bins were built-in to hold flour and sugar. The home originally had no indoor plumbing or heating. Part of the basement was utilized as an egg incubator, with an area used to candle eggs for market. A sink on the back porch was used to prepare chickens to be taken to the Hermitage Restaurant in Ogden Canyon. The back porch was also where the washing machine was operated by a hired man that agitated the clothes before electricity was available. In 1924, the back porch was divided to make a bedroom for the couple’s young boys. Welcome additions to the home were indoor plumbing, electricity, and a telephone.

The home and egg farm were passed down to their son Ray and Fern Barker.

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Lou Jean Stanger

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This North Ogden resident has made around 70 afghans and has entered quite a number of them into the Weber County Fair over the years.

By Hailey Minton

Lou Jean Stanger has won ribbons at the fair for hand sewn projects, baked goods, or crocheted items since she was a teenager. She was a part of the 4-H Club and once she went on to the State Fair in Salt Lake City to display a handmade dress she sewed as one of her 4-H projects.

She even volunteered as a judge at the State Fair at one point.

Today she continues to enter an item or two into the fair every year and lately she has been submitting crocheted afghans and baby blankets.

“I crocheted afghans for all my grandkids as they graduated high school. I entered some of them into the Weber County Fair if I had one that was done.” Lou Jean has a talent for making afghans, but when her daughter in-law’s dying wish from her was to make afghans for her own grandchildren (Lou Jean’s great grandchildren), she really got crocheting.

Her daughter in-law, Beverly, had corticobasal degeneration, a brain disease, and she lived for about 9 ½ years after she was diagnosed. “Just before she died she asked me if I would crochet an afgan for her first grandchild, my first great grandchild” which they would give to him when he graduated from high school. When she finished, Lou Jean entered it into the fair.

Eventually, Beverly’s condition deteriorated to a point so bad she couldn’t use her hands at all. At that time, she asked Lou Jean if she would crochet afghans for each of her husband’s grandkids (he had 14 at the time). “I have finished all 14 of them and given them to my son, Bruce Roberts.” Only four of the 14 have graduated, and Bruce will give afghans to each

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Lou Jean is one serious crocheter. Numerous members of her immediate and extended family have been gifted her beautiful crafted afghans. She has won several ribbons at the Weber County Fair.

grandkid when the time is right. She explained some of them have a ways to go still. “One is in second grade and one of them isn’t even in school yet!”

With a smile in her voice, Lou Jean told me how her daughter, Ann Brunetti, said if she was willing to making them for Bruce’s Grandkids, she needed to make some for hers. So she made one for each of Ann’s five grandchildren.

After Bruce’s wife, Beverly, passed away 3 ½ years ago, he married Katie, who brought quite a few grandchildren to their marriage. Between Lou Jean’s three marriages and Bruce’s two marriages, she has 215 great grandchildren. “I’m not about to

what is an Afghan?

When I hear the word Afghan I think of two things: first, the blue and white blanket that was draped over the rocking chair when I was young, and second, a person from Afghanistan. That got me thinking, are the two related? It turns out they are! The people of Afganistan were the original producers of oriental rugs that feature stripes, zigzags, or squares, varying in size and vivid colors. I’ve learned two important things, Afghans make Afghans and afghans, and the love woven blanket a relative has made or passed on to us has a history of its own that originated half a world away.

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“I crocheted afghans for all my grandkids as they graduated high school. I entered some of them into the Weber County Fair if I had one that was done.” make that many [afghans]!”

She guesses she has made around 70 afghans in her life and she will probably make more after she navigates a temporary road block. Carpel Tunnel might be about the most inconvenient fate for a crocheter. First it disabled her right wrist, but now it has incapacitated her left. She laughingly said, “The whole year has been occupied with carpel tunnel crap and I don’t appreciate it!

I can’t wait to get it all over with.” She is in good spirits and is optimistic, especially with the improvement she has seen in her right hand since her surgery last spring, although it is keeping her from entering more projects into the fair this year. Her recovery is following in line with what her doctor told her she could expect and she is anticipating surgery on her left soon.

I’m confident she will be back to crocheting in no time after this next surgery. She said, “I’m pleased that I’m still here and still able to keep up with everyone.”

Lou Jean Stanger’s ties to North Ogden stem back to the pioneers who first settled the area. “We were Shaws originally,” and she and her siblings have been in North Ogden all their lives. Her dad and grandfather moved the family from a big farm on Elberta Drive in 1940 when they built the home on 2600 N where she currently resides.

She has passed on her crochet talent to her children and her love of participating in fairs. “My oldest son, Bruce, worked for valley nursery up until this past spring. He had a booth in the spring fair at the fairgrounds where he would have demonstrations.” Also, she looks forward to attending the fair every year with her son Craig Roberts. She said it’s always fun to see if she gets ribbons for her entries.

Afghans won’t be the only thing on display at the fair. You can check out the other categories of living arts submissions by your community members as well. See the paintings, photographs, hand sewn materials, and other items that people have taken pride in making. It can be inspiring to see the talent

DON'T MISS ALL THE FUN! The Weber County Fair is going on August 7-10. Enjoy concessions, rodeo, 4-H and livestock shows, and of course, all the entries of food, crafts and more. www.webercountyfair.org

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What You Need to Know About North Ogden’s PTSA

BY LISA ARNER

Have you been thinking about a way you could make a positive impact in our community? If you are wanting to contribute in an easy, meaningful way and meet new people, consider joining the PTSA!

What PTSA does

Parents who join PTSA have first-hand involvement in the schools, can voice ideas or concerns, and develop relationships with teachers and staff. Each year, the PTSA asks what the school’s needs are and after the school proposes their needs, the PTSA checks into details and costs, then issues a PTSA grant to the school to make the purchases. For instance, money raised by the PTSA has provided NOJH with new cameras, a new defibrillator, and mural for the new gym.

NOJH PTSA President Amy Jacobs, (2018-19), said, “I think there is a misconception that if you become a member you are required to attend meetings and somehow participate. We do encourage people to at least come to a meeting to learn about what is going on at school and how their children are affected, but it is not required.” Jacobs explained how helpful it is when people join the PTSA because membership dues provide necessary funds for the school.

How you can make a difference

You may join Weber High School’s PTSA, or any other school’s PTSA that suits you! There are three levels of involvement for parents and grandparents.

Level 1: Join! You simply have the privilege of attending the monthly meeting, but you don’t have to if you don’t have time.

Your membership strengthens the PTSA. Level 2: Get involved! NOJH meets the third Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. You can work with student reps in planning stomps, help contact local companies to advertise on our gym banner, simply offer your input (which they love!) and build friendships with new people.

Level 3: Volunteer to serve in leadership! You can serve as treasurer with basic accounting knowledge. If you enjoy meal planning, your skills would benefit our teacher appreciation dinners. If you want to serve more vocally, you may enjoy serving as legislative vice and meeting with our representatives and senator at the Capitol.

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your volunteer work is an important addition to your college application.

Level 2: Get involved by becoming a student PTSA rep! You meet once a month on a late start morning and offer your input to the adults at PTSA meetings. You help plan and decorate for stomps, help with Hope Week, Red Ribbon Week, and Earth Day.

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An annual membership is only $7 and a portion of this goes directly to the school. By joining, you benefit the school and the kids in many ways. The easiest time to sign-up is when you register your child online for school and you’ll see the option to join the PTSA under “Optional Fees.” You can also sign-up at Back-to-School night, during registration, or at the front office during the first few weeks of school.

Membership perks Memberships offer your student benefits. For instance, at NOJH, students receive discounts on white P.E. t-shirts, discounted tickets to the three yearly stomps, and a free donut on the two Donut Days.

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Jill Kirkham, new NOJH PTSA president for the 2019-2020 says, “Serving your community this way is fun and fulfilling. ‘Many hands make light the work’ is true here! Come see how things work in the PTSA and become more knowledgeable about what is going on in your children’s schools. So, participate at whatever level suits you, but please, choose to participate! We need you in the PTSA!”

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Ogden Regional's Pleasant View Emergency Center

BY RYAN SPELTS

A brand new facility that features doctors and nurses who specialize in emergency care offers peace of mind to community. an entire hospital.

The new Emergency Center is a ten room full featured facility.

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hen it comes to emergency rooms, the closer the better. If you’re having a heart attack, stroke, abdominal pain, have a deep cut or broken bone or have a severe flu, the sooner you can get to an emergency facility, a doctor and medication, the better. Pleasant View now has a brand-new full featured emergency room just around the corner. Having had a few traumatic injuries in my own life, I know that the shorter amount of time between the onset of pain and the relief felt from medical attention, the better.

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The Pleasant View Emergency room features 10 rooms, including a special trauma room and a mental health room.

This new Mountain Star facility added 25 new jobs to their payroll. At the time of writing this article the average wait time for the new ER was seven minutes, which can be found by visiting their website ogdenregional.com.

The Northern Ogden area has grown tremendously, as have the healthcare needs of the community. Before this facility was built, the nearest emergency rooms were at Ogden Regional Medical Center and McKay-Dee hospitals, both of which are about 25 minute drives from this area. When in a life-anddeath situation, every second counts. This is why we are so excited to welcome the new Pleasant View Emergency Center to our community.

Both doctors and nurses in this new freestanding ER are board-certified; most of them have specialized in emergency rooms for their entire careers. The ER features two Medical Control doctors: Dr. Kelly Blake, who

has had experience opening several freestanding ERs, and Dr. Rob Simmons, who lives in North Ogden and is a doctor from the Ogden Regional Medical Center. He oversees this new facility.

Together with their team of doctors, they strive to help patients have a great experience in the unfortunate event that they have to visit an emergency room. So far, the feedback has been great.

Patients and community members alike are happy about how things are done at the Pleasant View Emergency Center.

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community events like Founder’s Day and Cherry Days each year. One of their largest efforts will be offering a class to the community called Stop the Bleed. There’s a nationwide effort being made to educate people on how to stop bleeding for major wounds. This class will soon be offered to community members and groups in the area and sponsored by the Pleasant View Emergency Center.

During a visit I had with Craig Bielik, the Ogden Regtional Medical Center Director of Communications, he mentioned how important it is for the Mountain Star Health to be a good partner in the community. This starts with the contractor, hiring the Wadman Corporation to build their building, as well as most of the staff coming from right here locally. The company goal is to better meet healthcare needs by increasing access to high quality care and ensuring an exceptional patient experience.

Heather Christensen is the manager of the center and Brian Imlay is the director of emergency services. Heather said, “Most of our employees live here in the community and nearby. There’s something special about serving your

friends and neighbors. It matters more.”

She explained to me the difference between an ER and in InstaCare or quick care clinic. This emergency room is a full featured emergency room that can handle all events of trauma or emergency medical situations. If the patient needs to be admitted to a hospital, there is no additional ER visit needed; it's straight from this ER to hospital room. Heather said, ”It’s just a slightly longer hallway to hospital." If you have a typical cold or flu, or nonemergency medical situation, it is best to visit your regular doctor.

However, for emergencies or after-hours needs, Pleasant View Emergency Center is just around the corner and able to serve. They even have air transport available if necessary.

It’s important to verify with your insurance, but the Pleasant View ER accepts all insurance companies. The out-of-pocket is almost always the same as a visit to any ER. If a transfer is necessary for additional care, those transfers can be to any hospital. The goal of the facility is to do what is best for their patients.

been operating, they have treated chest pain, abdominal pain, lacerations, broken bones, fall injuries, strokes, traumas, motor vehicle accidents, psychiatric, headache migraines, babies and the elderly.

It is a comfort to know that we have such a great facility right here in our backyard.

As a father of five children, I hope to never have to visit the emergency room, but in the unfortunate event that it’s necessary, I’m very glad that the Pleasant View Emergency Center is right here.

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Have you ever gone to the hospital and been asked if you have a healthcare directive or living will?

These documents provide your family and medical staff important direction regarding how you would like medical decisions to be made when you are incapacitated.

There are three healthcare documents that I include in my estate planning process: HIPAA Authorizations, Advance Healthcare Directives, and Physicians Directives.

In 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted to protect the privacy of your medical records. Although this was a great step toward privacy, it can also be inconvenient if you do not have a HIPAA Authorization in place. Hospitals and clinics are liable if they release health information without authorization. Even close family members have to go through great lengths of red tape to get updates on the status of a loved one while they are in the hospital if the HIPAA Authorization is not in place.

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will. This document acts similarly to a power of attorney for medical decisions.

It ensures that your wishes are clearly defined and carried out if you are not able to express them yourself. For example, if you were in an accident that resulted in a coma, you would have a medical agent with legal authority to make medical decisions on your behalf.

This document also outlines whether you agree to be an organ donor or allow your body to be used for medical research after your death.

The Physicians Directive, commonly referred to as a Do Not Resuscitate or DNR, outlines parameters for life support. A few years ago I met with a client who had been named as her father’s medical agent. Unfortunately, her father did not have a Physicians Directive outlining his wishes regarding life support. The emotional burden of “pulling the plug” was left to my client.

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S’mores Funnel Cakes

Apple Butter & Cheddar Dogs

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BY SHAUNA HAVEY

This whimsical recipe gives you two of summer’s most loved desserts in one delicious, gooey bite. In just minutes, and with a few simple ingredients, you’ll be indulging in a sweet nostalgic treat that’ll have you feeling like a kid again.

Keep summer sizzling with this creative twist on a hot dog the whole family will flip for. Grilled jumbo chicken dogs are piled high with caramelized apple butter onions, fresh crispy green apple slices, and melted white cheddar. It’s all nestled into a warm, buttery poppy seed bun and finished with a sprinkle of parsley.

Makes 8 funnel cakes Ingredients: For the funnel cakes: 2 c. canola oil for frying 2 c. flour 1/2 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 Cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1 c. plus 2 Tablespoons whole milk 1 tsp vanilla Toppings: 1/4 c. powdered sugar 1 c. chocolate chips 1 1/2 c. mini marshmallows 1 1/2 c. Golden Grahams Cereal 1 12 ounce jar hot fudge topping, warmed Place oil into a cast iron skillet and heat to 350 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar. Whisk to combine.

Add the egg, milk, and vanilla and stir until the batter is well combined.

Pour batter into a gallon sized zip top bag and snip a 1/2 inch hole into the corner of the bag.

When oil is hot, pipe the batter directly into the oil in swirls, making a four inch circle. You can make a couple at a time.

Cook funnel cakes for about 1 1/2 minutes or until they start to turn golden around the edges. Use tongs to flip over and cook another minute until the entire cake is golden and batter is cooked through.

Place cakes on paper towels to drain, then dust with powdered sugar.

Top cakes with the chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, cereal, and a drizzle of hot fudge before serving.

Funnel cakes are best served warm, but can also be served at room temperature...just like donuts!

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Makes 8 Hot Dogs Ingredients: 6 Tbsp salted butter, divided 2 large sweet yellow onions, sliced 1/3 c. jarred apple butter 8 jumbo chicken hot dogs or sausages 2 green apples 1 lemon 8 hot dog buns 2 Tbsp poppy seeds 8 ounces white cheddar, grated 2 Tbsp chopped parsley Place half the butter into a large skillet set over low heat. When butter melts, add sliced onions. Cook over low heat until onions are soft and caramelized. Stir in apple butter. Remove from heat and set aside.

Heat grill or grill pan to medium high heat and grill the hot dogs until heated through and plump.

While the hot dogs cook, slice apples and place into a bowl.

Squeeze lemon juice over apples to prevent browning.

Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Brush butter onto hot dog buns, then sprinkle buns with poppy seeds.

Place buns onto a sheet pan. Sprinkle half the cheese over buns. Set sheet pan with the cheese covered buns onto the grill and close the lid (or place under broiler in oven on low). When buns are toasted and the cheese is melted, place the hot dogs onto the buns.

Place a few apples slices down one side of the hot dogs. Top the dogs with the apple butter onions and remaining cheese. Again, place dogs under the closed grill lid or under the oven broiler until the cheese is melted.

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Each of the 31 states in Mexico has a unique style and flavor. They might have the same dish but it can taste completely different based on the spices and mode of preparation. When Denny and his

mother-in-law decided they wanted to open a restaurant, they chose to base it on the flavors and recipes of Guadalajara and Nayarit. When Denny first went to a family gathering with his wife’s family, he tasted a fried shrimp taco made by his mother-in-law. He ate 16 tacos that day and knew right then and there that he had found the flavor that he wanted as the basis of his restaurant. Casa de Nena is named after his mother-in-law, Maria Elena Or “Nena” for short.

Desiring to keep the menu simple, fresh and delicious, Casa de Nena focuses on shrimp and birria (shredded beef) Mexican dishes. They also have weekly specials and new flavors that are introduced each week for limited times.

The food is cooked fresh and prepared fresh at the restaurant off Pennsylvania Avenue in Ogden.

I have always loved shrimp since I was a young man. My parents would let me pick where I want to go to dinner for my birthday and I usually picked sizzler for their all you can eat shrimp. I didn’t realize that there is so many more delicious ways to prepare shrimp then just deep-fried. I got to experience some new ways to enjoy shrimp visiting Casa de Nena.

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Limon, which is raw shrimp mixed with avocado, onion and cucumber. It is cured and marinated in lime juice and it’s delicious. Another popular version of this is combined with onion, tomato, cucumber, lime, salt and tomato juice topped with avocado. Both are served with a tostada and they’re both very delicious.

By far my favorite flavor was the shrimp empanada.

This delicious shrimp turnover was full of FAVORITE The shrimp wonderful empanada was full of flavor. flavor and juiciness. It’s one of those flavors that I call a comeback flavor. Most restaurants serve delicious food and you can find something on the menu that you like. A few restaurants have a flavor that stays with you and rattles around in the back of your head. I hear a little voice that says, “you should go have that again.”

That flavor at Casa de Nena was the shrimp empanadas. The birria, carne asada, and weekly special of chicken were all very good, but the shrimp empanadas are still bouncing around in my head.

They also do some fun additional things like make Agua Fresca each week. These drinks are made from water and fresh produce. They offer flavors like cucumber water, watermelon water, and strawberry water, as well as the traditional flavor of

The menu focuses on simple, fresh and delicious.

Horchata. They add a delightful taste to fresh cold water and they’re a wonderful addition to the dish, adding just the right amount of sweetness without having to drink pop.

We also tried the fried tacos, quesadillas, and several other dishes. All were delicious; all had unique flavors and tasted very fresh. Melissa and I were also inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit by which this restaurant came about.

Denny had an idea, found a location, built traffic through word-of-mouth and is now beginning to advertise as the word is getting out about their delicious food and unique flavors. Denny and his wife took the brave step of quitting their full-time jobs to work the restaurant fulltime. Denny’s mother-in-law still works her full-time job, comes in very early to cook, and then also after work to keep food fresh and her recipes perfected.

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