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The Roy Connection is published monthly by Connection Publishing© www.royconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com | (801) 721-3762 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts PUBLICATION DESIGN Robert Dodd AD DESIGN Robert Dodd Ryan Spelts Abigail Rigby EDITOR Brittany Carroll Hailey Minton WRITERS Melissa Spelts Ryan Spelts Hailey Minton Marge Becraft Gary Turk Hannah Turk Shauna Havey
"It’s a great time to be thankful for a wonderful nation and the women and men who served defending it."
he fall season is in full swing with Veterans Day and Thanksgiving this month. It’s a great time to be thankful for a wonderful nation and the women and men who served defending it. We can be grateful for a Thanksgiving season that is more than football, family reunions and the launching into the Christmas holiday. We celebrate this holiday in recognition of a humble beginning of our heritage; an expression of gratitude for survival; and a harvest festival uniting different cultures. Whichever way you choose to celebrate Thanksgiving, try not to do it alone. Extend yourself, share and give to others less fortunate.
Like the changing of the season, there are also changes in City government. Within a few days, we will be voting on three City Council members. It will be a tough decision since we have 6 different ideas on important issues coming from excellent candidates. I am very much impressed with the passion many of them have in wanting to help lead and direct this City into the future. Your vote counts! If you haven’t already submitted your mail-in vote, please do so or plan to vote on election day. Robert Dandoy, Mayor
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NOVEMBER The Connection Publishing Team Meet the people behind the pages of our magazines!
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Roy City Updates “Everyday customers vote with their dollars. They vote what food is popular, what entertainment they want, and what products they use,” said Jake Draper, owner of Studio 48, who chairs the Shop Roy Team of the Advisory Board. “If they have a choice and can choose to use a Roy-based business, those dollars will come back to other areas in Roy. Those dollars will stay in Roy. Those dollars will make our roads better and they’ll give our cities more money to provide better services. Those dollars will create more jobs locally. This will help our schools and our youth.” The recently formed Roy Business Advisory Board has been created by the city to help support and grow our local businesses. Members of the Advisory Board are: Mayor Robert Dandoy, Councilman Joe Paul, Chair Craig Parr, Members Lee Holt, Chris Lewis, Brenda Nelson, Brad Hilton, Ernest Rowley, Shawn Bailey, Jake Draper and Lee Brasher. One of the goals of the board is to help educate the community about the advantages of Shopping Local. Draper said “Supporting Roy businesses will create an atmosphere where other businesses will be attracted to coming to Roy.” Another business owner, Ryan Spelts, owner of Roy Connection, reminds us “Amazon doesn’t donate to your kids’ sports
team.”Mayor Bob Dandoy gave some interesting input, “If the point of sale happens in Roy City, we get 50% back of what the State provides. The other 50% of the sales tax collected by the state (across the state) and earmarked to come back to cities, comes through population numbers. The higher the population of the city, the more of this portion of the 50% sales tax the city gets. This means 1/3 of all the sale tax revenue this City gets comes from point of sale and 2/3 of the sales tax this City gets comes from population numbers. If the residents of Roy buy local, we would get more sales tax.” While national chains offer variety and some cool phone apps, the local stores are where we turn when we need support and donations. Local businesses support High School Athletics, clubs, and help raise money for local charities. Local business owners are our friends and neighbors. Next time you go to buy something, we hope you consider to Buy Local and Shop Roy. In the coming months, the Shop Roy, Buy Local campaign will be spotlighting Roy businesses here in the Roy Connection magazine so you know what great businesses are available to serve you locally. Business Owners: We also have some great window decals for Roy Businesses. If you would like a free Window Decal with the logo or if you would like to be featured in future spotlights, please send an email to city council member Joe Paul at JPaul@Royutah.org
AIR FORCE OFFERS HOME AIR SAMPLING IN ROY Residents and businesses that received a certified letter from the Air Force are encouraged to return the enclosed postcard to request indoor air sampling. Hill Air Force Base began contacting homes and businesses near areas of groundwater contamination coming from the base to notify them that potentially harmful chemical vapors from the groundwater could be entering their homes or workplaces. Those in the affected areas received a certified letter from the Air Force explaining the issue and providing instructions on how to have the air inside the home or business tested. Tests will begin in October and go through March of 2020. If vapors are found above established
action levels, the Air Force will take steps to prevent those vapors from entering the home or building. The drinking water has not been affected by the contamination. As always, the testing is free, as are any future mitigation efforts. If you did not receive a certified letter, your home or business is not within an area of concern. Information about the program, including maps showing the areas eligible for sampling, is available at www. hill.af.mil/IAP.
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We All Live Downstream This is a friendly reminder that discharging or washing antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and cement into the storm drain system is illegal. Antifreeze is also attractive and harmful to animals. Please dispose of hazardous materials in the proper manner and place. The Weber County Solid Waste Transfer Station, 801-399-8358, may be contacted for information on hazardous material disposal. Roy City would like to thank the citizens who have assisted with storm water drainage by clearing leaves and debris from the gutters and the storm drain grates. Citizens can be a big help in the winter months also by clearing snow and ice away from the grates until the city crews arrive to clear them. Please sweep up or use a blower to blow grass clippings and fertilizers that get onto driveways, sidewalk, and gutters or streets back onto your own lawn. Please call Roy City Public Works before draining backyard pools. Chlorine levels need to be at 0 before the pool can be drained. The Roy City storm water system runs through the Meadow Creek fishing pond. This water is vital to the pond and must be kept clean. Please dispose of grass clippings, pet waste, paint, fertilizers, tree leaves and seeds, etc., properly and help keep our city streets as well as streams and rivers clean. 6 royconnection.com | November 2019
What kind of contaminants might reach our rivers and streams? • Contaminants resulting from unwise landscaping practices such as over watering might include: dirt, leaves, grass clippings, fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. • Masonry and Paving: Fresh concrete and cementrelated mortars that wash into lakes, rivers, and streams are toxic to fish and the aquatic environment. Disposing of these materials to storm drains or streams causes serious problems - and is prohibited by law! • Oil: Pour waste oil into an unbreakable container (plastic milk jug), seal and label. Do not mix other materials with oil. Call 801-399-8381 or 800-458-0145 for disposal. Please contact the Roy City Public Works Department to report violations at (801) 744-1090 or (801) 774-1098, after hours please call Weber Dispatch at 801-629-8221. Our current storm water ordinance is on our website at www.royutah.org.
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Updated Water Meter System You might have recently noticed members of our Water Department outside of your home. They have been diligent in replacing the water meters throughout the city. While it may temporarily leave you without water, it typically only takes a few minutes to complete the replacement. This process is to ensure each home is updated with our new metering system, which will eventually allow Roy City to switch to monthly billing. At this time, we do not have a timeline for completion. If you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to call the Utility Department at 801-774-1000.
Residential Meter Reading Residential water meters are not read during the winter months; therefore an average amount of water usage will be billed for the January and March billings with new homeowners being averaged at 18,000 gallons their first winter season. Any adjustment will be made on the May billing.
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Key Community Contacts Mayor: Robert Dandoy - (801) 774-1028 rdandoy@royutah.org Council Members: Jan Burrell: (801) 726-3606 jburrell@royutah.org Joe Paul: (801) 725-2356 jpaul@royutah.org Bryon Saxton: (801) 645-2015 bsaxton@royutah.org David Tafoya: (801) 884-6944 dtafoya@royutah.org Karlene Yeoman: (801) 725-6560 kyeoman@royutah.org Roy Offices:
(801) 774-1000
Police: Business (801) 774-1063 Emergency 911 Chief Carl Merino cmerino@royutah.org Fire: (801) 774-1080 fire@royutah.org Utilities:
(801) 774-1000
Parks & Rec: (801) 774-1048 parksandrec@royutah.org Justice Court: (801) 774-1051 courts@royutah.org
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Roy Municipal Building November 5th & 19th 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Mail in Your Ballot
This year, Roy City is sending registered voters a ballot to their mailbox. Your by-mail-ballot will arrive about two weeks before Election Day (Tuesday, November 5). Ballots may be returned by mail or dropped at a ballot drop box located at Roy City office or at any Weber County libraries and Weber State University. In addition, six vote centers will be open on Election Day. Early voting will be held at the Weber County Elections Office starting Wednesday, October 30, continuing Thursday, Friday, and ending on Monday, November 4. This year, "I Voted" stickers are included with the mailed ballots for all voters.
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Roy Complex 2150 W. 4700 S. • (801) 774-1050
Get Fit, Have Fun, Make Friends
Roy City Recreation
(Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass)
Zumba Classes Mondays 7 p.m. & Wednesdays 6 p.m.
Women's Strength Training Mondays / Wednesdays & Fridays 8:45 a.m.
Yoga Classes Mondays / Wednesdays 6 a.m. & Tuesdays / Thursdays 7:15 p.m.
Senior Exercises
Classic: Mondays /Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 a.m. Cardio: Tuesdays / Thursdays 9 a.m. & Fridays 10 a.m.
December Water Aerobics Registration: Nov. 22, 2019 Class Dates: Nov. 25 - Dec. 19, 2019 Non Pass-holders: Pass-holders: Seniors:
Cost Cost 4:15 $28 $26 $18 $16 $15 $15
Boys Basketball Registration October 1st-November 30th 2nd-9th Grade
Morning 8:00 - 8:45 Deep 8:45 - 9:30 Deep Evening 4:15 - 5:00 Deep 8:00 - 8:45 Deep 8:30 - 9:15 Shallow 8:45 - 9:30 Deep
Parks & Recreation Golden Basketball Winner Jaeger Fulton has worked for the recreation department for 2.5 years. He is currently a senior at Roy High School where he is on the wrestling team. When he grows up, he wants to be a Conservation Biologist. Jaeger is a hard worker, and a great kid with a sweet mullet! We are lucky to have him on our team.
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Cost: $55 Practices start in December. Games start in January. Each player will receive a jersey and a Utah Jazz ticket For more information, email ebadger@royutah.org or call 801-774-1048
Boys Basketball Team League Registration for our Boys Basketball Team League (Grades 2nd - 9th) will run from November 1st-November 17th. You can register online at www.royrecreation.com.
High School Basketball Registration for our High School Basketball League will run the month of November. High school students who play for their high school team are not allowed to participate. Register entire teams at www.royrecreation.com.
WFFL Football
Boys Jr. Jazz Basketball
Congratulations to all of our teams that made it to the WFFL playoffs! Your hard work has paid off!
Registration for Boys Jr. Jazz Basketball (Grades 2nd - 9th) will run the month of November. You can register online at www.royrecreation.com.
Cemetery Winter Maintenance Schedule
Boys Basketball Draft Our Boys Basketball Draft for grades 3rd-9th will be on December 7th at Roy Jr. High School. Please see your registration receipt for the time! 8 royconnection.com | November 2019
November 1st to March 31st Decorations will not be removed in November and December. Grave decorations will be removed by City crews on the last Thursday of January, February, and March. Please be sure to remove decorations by the last Wednesday evening of each month to avoid having them disposed of.
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Roy City's Holiday Program & Boutique BY MARGE BECRAFT
Roy City has been hosting the holiday program for over 20 years. Our first year, we had no budget, so we reached out to the elementary schools in Roy and had the students donate a string of lights if they chose. After the first year, our Public Works and Rec Department got involved and started creating decorations for the city offices and surrounding grounds. From those simple decorations that first year, the city council budgeted for more lights and it grew to a beautiful display and celebration for all to enjoy.
At the boutique, visitors can buy homemade items for Christmas gifts. The food trucks are there for families to have a meal as they watch their children perform and shop. The Boys & Girls Club also sells hot chocolate and donuts and the proceeds go toward running the club. The decorations and lights are a beautiful and exciting sight to see for the whole family!
We celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season with a special program and Boutique on the Monday before Thanksgiving. This year it will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019 We invite all of the elementary schools and the Boys & Girls Club to have a choir and present a 15-minute program each. They will perform on a stage set up outside, then they can go with their families to the Hope Center where we have a Holiday Craft Boutique, food trucks, and a visit with Santa where they can have their picture taken. The program has Miss Roy and her attendants as emcee. The schools perform throughout the night from 4:30 p.m., until 7:30 p.m. Santa arives promptly at 5:30 p.m. on a fire truck and we choose someone to turn the switch, which will illuminate the entire block that the city offices are on.
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NOVEMBER Calendar of Events SCHOOL EVENTS ROY HIGH SCHOOL Nov 1: Football Playoffs Round 2 @ to be determined 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Nov 2: Marching Band Pleasant or Herriman Nov 4: Driver’s Ed Parents Meeting @ RHS Library 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Nov 5: Volleyball State Playoffs @ UVU Nov 7: Volleyball State Playoffs @ UVU Nov 8: State Marching Band @ St. George | Volleyball State Playoffs @ UVU | Football Quarter Finals Nov 9: State Marching Band @ St. George | Volleyball State Playoffs @ UVU Nov 14: Veterans Assembly Early Morning Practice 6 a.m. – 7 a.m. | Royal of the Month 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Nov 15: Veterans Assembly 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Football Semi Finals Nov 16: Sadies Dance @RHS Commons 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Nov 18: Filming Cinderella dress rehearsal @ Large Auditorium 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Nov 19: Cinderella morning performance @ Large Auditorium 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. Nov 20: Senior Citizen Dinner & Show @ Large Auditorium/ Cafeteria 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Nov 21: Cinderella Opening Night @ Large Auditorium 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Winter Sports Pep Assembly 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Jr. High Honor Band @ Little Theater 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Nov 22: Cinderella @ Large Auditorium 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Football State Final | Thanksgiving Assembly 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Nov 23: Cinderella Matinee @ Large Auditorium 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Nov 25: Cinderella Closing Night @ Large Auditorium 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Nov 26: Girls Basketball @ Roy 5:15 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Ladies Honor Choir @ Weber High 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Roy 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break/No School
ROY JR. HIGH Nov 1: Volleyball / NAL @ Roy 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Nov 5: Volleyball / NAL @ Snowcrest 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Nov 6: Early Out Nov 7: Flu / Tdap Clinic 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Nov 8: Volleyball / NAL @ Roy 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Nov 11: Veteran’s Day Assembly 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Nov 12: Volleyball / NAL BYE Nov 15: Volleyball / NAL @ Rocky Mountain Jr. 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Nov 18: Diversity Week Nov 19: Volleyball / NAL @ Roy 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Nov 20: Early Out Nov 21: School Play tryout meeting 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Nov 22: Volleyball / NAL @ North Ogden Jr. High 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Nov 26: Volleyball / NAL @ Roy 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break/No School
NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY
SAND RIDGE JR. HIGH
Nov 22: Dec. Water Aerobic Registration. Runs Nov 25 – Dec 19. Nov 27: “Open Swim” starts at 1p.m. Nov 28: Closed Nov 29: Holiday Hours 12 – 6 p.m.
Nov 1: Volleyball / NAL @ Snowcrest 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Nov 4: Scorpion of the Month 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Nov 5: Volleyball / NAL BYE Nov 8: Volleyball/ NAL @ Roy Jr. High 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Nov 11: Volleyball / NAL @ Sandridge 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Nov 15: Late Start | Volleyball / NAL @ Orion 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Nov 19: Volleyball / NAL @ Sandridge 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Nov 21: Jr. High Honor Band Concert 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Nov 22: Volleyball / NAL @ Wahlquist 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Nov 26: Volleyball / NAL @ Sandridge Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break/No School
ROY ELEMENTARY Nov 4-8: White Ribbon Week Nov 11: Veteran’s Day Assembly Nov 15: Early Out Nov 22: 5th Grade Maturation Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break/No School
MUNICIPAL ELEMENTARY Nov 1: 3rd Grade Field Trip 11 a.m. Nov 6: Picture Retakes Nov 15: PD Day Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break/No School
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Nov 6: Early Out Nov 7: School Picture Make – up Day Nov 8: 6th Grade Planetarium Visit | 1st Grade Field Trip Nov 13: Early Out Nov 15: PD Day – Early Out Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break/No School
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY Nov 7: Math Night 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Nov 8: Picture Retakes Nov 15: PD Day – Early out Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break/No School
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY Nov 15: PD Day – Early Out Nov 19: 6th Grade Roy High Play Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break/No School
ROY COMPLEX
PARKS & RECREATION Nov 25: Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Craft Boutique 4:30-7:30 p.m.
SENIOR CENTER Nov 2: Fall Boutique 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nov 4: Birthday Cake Nov 5: Bingo 12:30 p.m. Nov 6: Entertainment – Spot and Waldo 11:30 a.m. Nov 11: The Center will be closed for Veterans Day Nov 12: Weber Human Service Speaker Allison (MY PLATE) Nov 13: Soap making 9 a.m. | Robin Arnold Back 11:30 a.m. Nov 14: Come out and dance to Second Generation 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Nov 19: Linda Hammer on Piano 11:30 a.m. Nov 20: Garr Ashby 11:30 a.m. | Bingo 12:30 p.m. Nov 21: Legal Services – By appointment only | Speaker: Jeff from Humana
+ COMMUNIT Y Nov 26: Painting Class 9 a.m. | Utah Correlation Speaker Nov 28-29: The Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday | No Bingo Please continue to check at the front desk and our board for new activities
LIBRARY EVENTS Nov 2: Sensory Story Hour 10:30 a.m. Nov 1-8: I Can Vote! Grades k-6. Learn about the voting process. Grab a ballot and vote for the winner of the cats vs. dogs election. Nov 7: Mahjong Club @ 4 p.m. Nov 7: Teen gaming @ 6:30 p.m. ages 12-18 Nov 9: Old Time Fiddlers @ 7 p.m. The Utah Old Time Fiddlers, comprised of local musicians who share a passion for preserving and playing folk music, will have the whole audience clapping along to down-home favorites. Grab the kids and invite the neighbors to this energetic family friendly concert. Nov 9: Super Smash Bros. Tournament @ 1 p.m. grades k-6 play Super Smash Bro. for the Nintendo Switch or try out a different version of this classic game on a different system. Prizes and treats awarded. Nov 14: Discover 4-H: CSI @ 4 p.m. grades K-6 go behind the scenes and learn how crime scene investigators catch the culprit. Call 801-337-2673 to register
Nov 16: Detective Day @ 1 p.m. Ages 12 and under decode secret messages, perfect your aim, master disguises, and dodge obstacles to become the ultimate detective. Nov 20: Film Club Sinister Cinema @ 6 p.m. Dogman. Marcello Fonte won the award for best actor at Cannes for his portrayal as a dog groomer in this layered film about the grisly underbelly of a coastal Italian city. Nov 21: Code Commanders @ 4 p.m. Grades 3-6. Learn basic programming concepts in JavaScript, web programming, and game design. Call 801-337-2674 to register Nov 27: Watercolor Aqua-brushes @ 7 p.m. For ages 18 and up. Learn various techniques for using watercolor aqua-brushes, which are brushes with special tubes that hold water and keep the bristles damp. Space is limited; to register call 801-337-2670 Tuesdays: Gentle Movements @ 10:30 a.m. | Discovery time for children infant – 3 and 4-5 years old @10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. | After School Program for elementary school aged children @ 3:45 p.m. | Yoga @ 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Youth Chess Club for ages 4-18 @ 4 p.m. Saturdays: Tai Chi @ 10 a.m. | Movies @ 2 p.m.
FUN THINGS TO DO Nov 1: First Friday Ogden Art Stroll @ Historic 25th Street 6 p.m.-9 p.m. | Dia De Los Muertos Ogden @ Nurture the Creative Mind 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Nov 6: Oh Deer! @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Nov 8-9: Ogden Film Festival @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 1 p.m. Nov 14: Handmade Jewelry Workshop @ The Monarch 6:30 p.m. buy tickets at 24tix.com Nov 16: Country Dancing every Wednesday night @ The Union Station 8:30 p.m.-9 lessons 9 p.m.-11:30 open dance floor Nov 20: Gobble, Gobble! All about Turkeys @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Nov 22: Energy Dance Company Christmas Recital @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Nov 27: Living Close to the Land @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Step back in time as you step into a real life tipi. Nov 30: Santa Run @ Ogden’s Historic 25th Street 4:30 p.m. | Holiday Electric Light Parade @ Washington Blvd between 22nd St and 26th St
CITY EVENTS Nov: 5 & 19 City Council Meeting @ Roy Municipal Building 6-8 p.m.
As part of the Royal Nation, you are important to us. The Royals have some great events slated for the upcoming year, and invite the great Royal Community to join in on the fun! We thank you for your continued support of Roy’s great schools.
Cinderella
Roy High School Presents
Wednesday, Nov. 20th at 5:30 p.m., Thursday Nov. 21st at 7 p.m., Friday Nov. 22nd at 7 p.m. Saturday Nov. 23rd at 2 & 7 p.m. $5 for students (18 & under) and seniors (65 & older) $7 for adults | $20 for families or groups of four. Tickets can be purchased at royhighroyals.com or at the Roy High School office. A dinner/show for Senior Citizens will be presented Wednesday Nov. 20th. You can pick up tickets at Roy High School or the Roy Senior Center.
Christmas Concert Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 7 p.m. Roy High School Auditorium
Reserved Seating—Tickets $22, $17, $12 Tickets can be purchased at royhighroyals.com For more information call: 801-476-3600 November 2019 | royconnection.com 11
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Student's of the Month A Step Above Skylynn Humble
Yishar Mendoza
“Your life is an occasion. Rise to it.” –Suzanne Weyn
“The time is always right to do what is right” –Martin Luther King Jr.
Awards: 3.92 GPA 3 Time Cross Country Varsity Letter 2 Time Track and Field Varsity Letter Competed in the State Cross Country Meet Competed in the State Track and Field Meet Member of the 2018 Region Champion Basketball Team High Honor Roll Sophomore and Junior Year
Awards: 3.77 GPA Eagle Scout Award Outstanding Chamber and Royal Choir Piano Accompanis
Titles: Roy High Girls Cross Country Team Captain 2017 and 2019 Member of the Especially for Athletes Program Member of the PTSA 2019 Homecoming Candidate
Talents & Hobbies Playing Piano Fishing Bilingual Leadership Skills Video Editing
Talents and Hobbies: Running Meeting new people and making new friends Listening to and singing along badly to music Strong Leadership Skills Lifeguard for Roy Aquatic Center and Recreation Complex Service: Helped coach Future Royal basketball camps Math Tutoring Ward Service Projects (yard work, cleaning church buildings, making meals for the sick, etc.) Weekly Temple Work Chauffeuring the neighbor kids around on the daily
Titles: SBO Secratary Chamber Choir Member
Service: Roy Days Events Eagle Scout Service Project Sub for Santa Fundraiser Roy Bike Trail Cleanup Singing Performance in Hospital
THANK YOU TO THIS MONTHS SPONSOR: Students of the Month receive a $25 gift card from Midland Pharmacy
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a guide to
Hosting the Holidays BY HAILEY MINTON
Relax! With the holiday season around the corner, you don’t need to turn your home into the Ritz Carlton for you to be a hospitable host for visiting family. This time of year is more about
connecting with loved ones than stressing out about keeping everyone fed and entertained. You can be a thoughtful host and give your visiting family or friends the chance to be involved with things alongside you. In my experience, good conversations always come when I’m helping another person make dinner or wash dishes. Those one-on-one interactions that bring you closer together is what it’s all about! We have put together a myriad of ideas that can spruce up the time you spend with your family and friends.
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Easy Dinner
Take the family Country Dancing at the Union Station. Lessons are offered from 8:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. and the dance floor is open until 11:30 p.m.!
Fun things to do
Turkey Leftovers Recipe by Nola Spicer
Learn all about turkeys at the Ogden Nature Center on Nov. 20 from 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
go outside!
Of course everyone loves the turkey sandwiches that come with leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. But what if you want to change things up this year? Or what if you have TOO much turkey to know what to do with? Here is a recipe for a Tex-mex Turkey Enchilada that is sure to make a dent in your leftovers and feed your family who might be visiting for the holidays.
Don’t miss the Holiday Electric Light Parade on Washington Blvd near 25th Street on Nov. 30th at 5:30 p.m. followed by fireworks at the Ogden Amphitheater and the lighting of Christmas Village at 6:30 p.m.
A winter hike up wheeler canyon is beautiful, especially when there is a fresh layer of snow.
The Huntsville outdoor Ice Skating Rink: A portion of Huntsville Park is flooded to transform it into a skating rink where anyone can come to play hockey, figure skate, or simply try to stay vertical for free. It’s the perfect activity to get out and enjoy winter in the outdoors. Visitors can rent skates from across the street at local businesses, including the Huntsville BBQ. Every winter, dozens of volunteers work together to freeze the park, and if you come late enough, you can even help spray the ice! The current location is at 300 S 7400 E.
Participate in the Santa Run on Nov. 30th at Ogden’s Historic 25th Street at 4:30 p.m. Everyone who registers gets a full-on Santa Outfit to race in. It’s quite the sight!
Stay warm & bundle up!
3 C Chopped Turkey 1 ¾ C Salsa 8 oz Cream Cheese 1 ½ t Cumin 1/3 c Green Onion ½ t Oregano 16 Flour Tortillas 3 C Mexican Blend Cheese Lettuce Tomatoes Olives Heat turkey, ¾ C Salsa, Cream Cheese, 1 C Cheese, spices, and onions. Place a spoonful in each tortilla and roll. Place in a 9 x 13 pan. Cover with remaining salsa and cheese. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, and olives. Serves 10.
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How to be a thoughtful host to family and friends who are visiting from out of town
Hosting Tips
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Have a card in the guest bedrooms with the Wi-Fi password and garage code written on it. Or include a spare house key.
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Have extra wall chargers and USB cords available for your visitors.
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Lay out fresh and folded towels on the bathroom counter and stock all bathrooms with soap, shampoo, conditioner, and toilet paper.
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Share the house rules. That might mean visitors should be able to get their own breakfast in your home and clean up after themselves or perhaps quiet time is from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Contention can
creep in when visitors unknowingly break house rules, and no one wants that during the holiday season! Taking the time to establish expectations will make everyone happier in the end.
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Plan a menu with the adults involved and make assignments. This is a good way to spread the workload and give everyone a chance to make something their family likes!
Make sure you have clean towels & linens!
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make a gift!
Homemade Soap
Chances are you’ve had an idea or two of what to get someone for Christmas already. I remember one year my grandmother, aunts, mom, and I all got together to make our own soaps just for the fun of it. Now that I think of it, homemade soap would be a fantastic gift idea for friends, family, or neighbors. We had different molds and fragrances and had a lot of fun getting creative with it. Not only can you make a gift for someone, but you can make a meaningful memory with your family when they visit for Thanksgiving. Here is a recipe for making soap provided by Nola Spicer: Soap Base Fragrance Oils Cosmetic Grade Coloring Almond oil/ aloe vera / oatmeal Glitter Rubbing Alcohol Soap Molds Plastic Wrap Ribbon Gift Tags Melt soap base in a double broiler. Add oils and coloring. You can add other ingredients such as oatmeal for a scrub, glitter for decoration, or soothing oils such as almond and aloe vera. Pour the mixture into soap molds and allow the bubbles to rise. Spray with rubbing alcohol to dissolve bubbles and allow the soap to harden. Wrap the bars of soap in plastic, tie them with colorful ribbon, and give them to neighbors, family, and friends. Small, colorful plastic toys may be placed in the mold as well for children’s soap.
Fun Activities
Here are some ideas when everyone is gathered together that is good for all ages!
Minute to win it games for children AND adults! These ideas came from playtivities.com
Tear it up: You will need a roll of toilet paper, an empty disposable water bottle, rubber bands, two twisty-ties, four chairs, folded up bits of paper, and a stick thin enough for the roll of toilet paper to slide through. Thread the roll of toilet paper on the stick and rest the stick between two chairs. Pull some of the paper down so 2-3 squares are hanging. Take the lid off the disposable water bottle and put the last square of toilet paper between the lid and the bottle before screwing it on. This will suspend the bottle in the air. Then connect one or several rubber bands between two chairs, securing them to each chair with a twisty-tie. Load a folded piece of paper and fire away! All players take turns trying to tear the toilet paper and make the bottle drop to the floor.
Defying Gravity: You will
need balloons. Try to bounce 2-3 balloons in the air at the same time without letting them touch the ground. Adjust the number of balloons each person gets by skill and ability. Whoever lasts the longest wins. You could have different winners for different categories: The winner for the longest time with two balloons, three balloons, and the person who manages to keep 10 in the air the longest! Try doing the same game and seeing how long you can bounce one balloon on your head. It might be harder than you think!
>> Having small prizes for the winners might help participation!
Knock it out: For each person competing,
you will need an orange or a tennis ball, a pair of nylons, and 3 disposable water bottles, filled. Each person puts their round object in the foot area of one of the nylons. Then put the elastic waist portion of the nylons around your head like a hat. Swing your head side to side to try to get the ball to knock over each water bottle. Whoever is the first to knock all their water bottles over wins.
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We were excited when it was all painted and ready to go in our front yard. We took great joy in personalizing it to match the theme of our home. We used vintage pink and teal colors that showed our personality. We also added vinyl flamingos and a quote inside the door. It was rewarding to fill it with lots of fun free extras like stickers, pencils, and bookmarks. Our mission was to make it fun and inviting for anyone of all ages. We were anxious to see the first patron of our library. For what felt like weeks, we waited in anticipation and watched out the window to see if our library would be enjoyed. Finally, the day came when it was visited. For the first few weeks, we were so overjoyed about seeing people use our library, we would rush out and say hello to our library visitors. This library has created friendships and connections within our neighborhood and our community. Many people have contacted us about donating books for our library. Although we are grateful for the donations we have received, we have so many books that we would like to urge people to donate to the many other free libraries in our area. Please remember to also take a book from our library. We invite you to take as many books as you would like. Our library has books for all ages and reading types. It has been enjoyable for us to find new books and enjoy them too.
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n case you were asking yourself, “What is a Little Free Library?” They are just that, a free library that people in the community construct themselves or purchase and place in a designated area for anyone to enjoy. They don’t require library cards or due dates. Simply take a book and/or leave a book. The mission of Little Free Libraries is to keep reading alive and aid in creating a sense of community. There are several located throughout Roy and many other cities throughout the country. These Little Libraries are in front of homes, businesses, and schools. For a map of the little libraries, you can visit littlefreelibrary.org. Keep in mind this site only shows registered libraries but there are many more out there. It only took a short time living in Roy before we realized that there was already a strong sense of community that we wanted to be a part of. We read and we feel it is important that reading is kept alive, so we decided a library would be perfect. We discussed many different ideas of what we would use for our library. After lots of brainstorming, we decided on a retro refrigerator. It would be the perfect addition to our retro home and vibrant flamingos that reside in our yard. The search was on, and after a week or so of looking, my mother-in-law texted my wife that she had found the “perfect fridge.” It was a small apartment fridge from the 1940’s that needed some TLC. Beneath its old faux wood exterior, we knew there was a super rad library hiding within. It would just take a little work. Once we purchased the fridge for a steal of a price, we cleaned, sanitized, sanded, painted, added artwork, and most importantly, made it SAFE. The latch mechanism was removed and replaced with magnets that made it impossible to lock. Also, I anchored it in the ground, eliminating the chances of it tipping.
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Armistice Day – 1918 BY MELISSA SPELTS
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orld War I affected everyone in America. Food and fuel had to be rationed and this meant eating less bread, cake, pastries; there was only a chance you ate sugar on your birthday. Americans learned how to make their own soap, can fruits and vegetables, and store potatoes and other root vegetables. They burned wood and saved the coal for war efforts and they bought local supplies and bought less. President Wilson declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917 after two passenger liners and three steamships were fired upon and sank. According to History.com, the British-owned ocean liner "Lusitania" had more than 1,900 people on board, more than 1,100 perished, which included more than 120 Americans. Our Roy boys began to enlist, and some were drafted. Can you imagine the farewells? They were held at churches with the final goodbyes said at the Ogden Union Station. Most of our boys were enlisted in the 362nd Infantry, which consisted of men from within our western states. They were known as the Wild West Division, and William. H. Johnston was their General. A battle that took place in the Argonne-Meuse sector was a terrible one. The Soldiers were ordered to march into this area not knowing the Germans were overly prepared and ready for battle. Two out of our fifteen Roy boys made it out alive. War conditions were extremely hard. Our boys spent weeks at a time in dugouts knee-deep in water. Mice and rats became their constant companions as they fought, slept, and ate in these dugouts.
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On November 9th, people woke up to the sounds of bells and whistles in Ogden. Oscar Jones ran to his telephone, called the Ogden Standard newspaper, listened for a second, threw the receiver back on the hook, turned around, threw his arms in the air and yelled, “The War is OVER! The War is OVER! We’re going to town. Get ready quick!!” Oscar’s daughter, Luella, ran through fields to nearby neighbors who didn’t have a telephone to tell them the good news. Everyone came to Washington Ave in Ogden to celebrate. There was a parade with a band, confetti, bells clanging, shouting, screaming, and lots of happy tears. Businesses kept shops closed for the day and participated in the fun. The war was not completely over. Our boys were not home and many of them were sick with influenza. Newel Nielson was in a foxhole guarding our front lines just in case someone didn’t hear the news. This went on until the 11th. Our boys knew it was over when they saw French soldiers on their horses yelling out “Le guerre ‘est fini! Le guerre ‘est fini” meaning, the war is over!
LEST WE FORGET W. Charles Dalton
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+ HIS TORY Major General Johnston’s letter to Governor Bamberger was full of praise for our Utah men. Among other things he said: “The people of Utah have reason to be proud of the record made by their representatives in the 91st division. It has been a pleasure to command men of this kind. They have demonstrated that no better soldiers exist than can be made of young American citizens. They will return to their civil pursuits, not only with the experience gained as soldiers, but will return better citizens because of their service during the war. They have learned how to command and how to obey; how to bear with fortitude the unavoidable inconveniences and sufferings of the campaign. I congratulate you upon the return of such men to the citizenship of your state, and with equal sincerity I part with them with genuine regret.” 1 With Thanksgiving and Veterans Day Aurthur P. Brown being celebrated this month, what a perfect time to express our gratitude to our soldiers from the past and the present who defend our freedoms. We love you. God Bless you and your families! Thank you for all that you do.
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Ray Bowen
1. Noble Warrum, Utah in the World War, (Salt Lake City, Utah: Arrow Press) 1924, p.50.
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The OMS of Utah mission statement sums up the way the doctors feel about their chosen profession. It reads: “We believe in using our gifts to create positive changes in health. We embrace compassion, innovation and integrity as we respectfully serve each person.” “This statement was born out of much thought and many years of practice,” Dr. Michael Broadbent said. “Our patients are the reason we do what we do. Our team focuses on how best to serve them—to be compassionate and uphold the highest standard of care.” Part of that ‘standard’ is the practice’s commitment to study and be up-todate on the most recent treatment techniques and approaches to ensure patients comfort via stateof-the-art surgical techniques. Dr. Adam McCormick, who recently earned the rare acceptance as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, said he understands when patients are coming in for surgery they are often anxious. “We understand the word “surgery” can make people nervous,” Dr. McCormick said. “So we focus on patient experience and excellent medical practices. Even patients who have had bad experiences in the past are often surprised with the level of comfort they can achieve. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons attend four years of dental school, post undergrad, and then an additional four
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to six year surgical residency. They specialize in wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, corrective jaw surgery, facial cosmetics including face, brow and eyelid lifts, TMJ surgery, oral pathology, obstructive sleep apnea including help with snoring, bone grafting and facial trauma. The OMS of Utah surgeons perform simple surgeries in their four centers and more complex traumas and in depth surgeries in hospitals—where two doctors are always present and focused on the patient The list of surgeries and procedures is extensive. “Because we are a patient-focused practice, we were the first to use a process called “platelet rich plasma,” Dr. Jason Chandler explained. “PRP is basically a process of spinning down the patient’s blood to concentrate the healing elements in the blood and then use that to speed up the patient’s recovery. The practice leads in innovation in other areas as well—as one of the partners, Dr. Todd Liston, invented the Gingival Cuff Links system, which optimizes gum tissue healing around dental implants, and decreases pain associated with the placement of a dental implant. Dr. Patrick Hall, the most recent addition to the practice, commented on the benefit of innovation in a surgical practice. “Many times, patients don’t know to ask if their surgeon is up-todate on the most recent technology. But because our top priority is the patient, we have committed ourselves to best practices and modern technology. Each doctor at the practice maintains board certification and continuing professional development so they can serve at the top of their field. They also ensure they are always available for emergencies or any concerns their patients may have.
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create a route of stores or websites you’ll need to hit. This way, you can be more focused in your shopping and make fewer impulse purchases.
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This first tip may sound a bit obvious, but it can be easy to lose track of your spending. By making a budget, you’ll be encouraged to plan for your spending, rather than buying impulse items on each shopping trip.
Narrow down your gift list to those closest to you and start brainstorming what gifts you’d like to give each person on the list. Get creative and think of all the gift ideas they may enjoy, then select which one would be the most special or meaningful to the recipient, and is within your budget.
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(5) Shop in heels While this may seem a bit crazy to some, a Brigham Young University study found that shoppers spent a lot less money when their minds were focused on staying balanced. A more appealing alternative could be to visit the stores after a yoga class or riding an escalator for a similar effect.
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Cranberry Pesto Green Beans BY SHAUNA HAVEY
Serve a vegetable side that steals the show this holiday season. A traditional Italian dish gets a bright, festive twist with this one of a kind cranberry-almond pesto. Full of vibrant color and flavor, and an absolute cinch to make, they’re the perfect accompaniment to a rich, decadent, holiday meal. Serves 8 2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and dried 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed 1 clove garlic 3/4 cup sliced almonds, divided 6 ounces frozen cranberries, thawed 1 four ounce block parmesan cheese, grated, divided 1/4 cup olive oil Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of the sea salt. Place the beans into the boiling water and allow to cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice water. When the
beans are done cooking, use tongs to remove them from the boiling water and place them directly into the cold water. This is called blanching and will keep the green color vibrant. To make the pesto, place the basil, the remaining salt, the garlic, and 1/2 cup of the almonds into a food processor. Pulse to puree. Add the cranberries and pulse to coarsely chop, but do not puree. Add 3/4 of the parmesan cheese. With the processor on low, stream in the olive oil. Blend just until the mixture is homogenous, scraping down the sides of the processor bowl as needed. When ready to serve, microwave the green beans on high for 1-2 minutes to re-heat them. Add the pesto and toss to coat the beans. Place onto a serving platter and garnish with the remaining almonds and parmesan cheese.
•Tip: Blanch the beans and make the pesto ahead of time. When ready to serve, just reheat the beans, toss with the pesto, and garnish with the remaining almonds and cheese.
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Spectacular Sides for your Thanksgiving Dinner The turkey might be the center of the holiday table, but the side dishes complete the meal and have guests counting down until it's leftover time!
Sweet Potato Crisp with Maple Cream
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place twelve four ounce ramekins onto a cookie
BY SHAUNA HAVEY
sheet (or use an 8 X 8 square baking dish to make a single casserole).
Everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving casserole gets a sophisticated makeover in this gorgeous sweet potato crisp. Creamy, buttery sweet potato puree is topped with a crunchy pecan crumble topping, baked until golden, then dotted with maple whipped cream before serving. It’s so delicious, you might never make the marshmallow topped stuff again! Makes 12 servings For the sweet potato puree: 2 29 ounce cans sweet potatoes in light syrup 1/2 stick butter, melted 2 eggs 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon imitation maple flavoring For the crisp topping: 6 tablespoons salted butter, cold 2/3 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup pecans, chopped For the maple cream: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon imitation maple flavoring
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add all ingredients for the sweet potato puree. Whip ingredients together until smooth. Spoon sweet potatoes evenly into ramekins or the casserole dish. To make the crisp topping, dice the cold butter into small pieces and place into a bowl. Add the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Use two forks, or your hands, to work the butter into the flour and sugar until pea sized lumps form. Stir in pecans. Top the sweet potatoes with the crumble. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until heated through, then remove from oven and allow to cool for at least ten minutes. Meanwhile, to make the maple whipped cream, place the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and maple flavoring into the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use. When ready to serve, top sweet potatoes with the maple cream.
About our recipe contributor •Tip: Maple flavoring is found in the grocery store with the vanilla extract. If you can’t find it, vanilla makes a fine substitute.
Shauna Havey is a nationally recognized Utah food and family blogger. When she's not creating scrumptious recipes, she enjoys family life and travel adventures. Find her at www.haveyourselfatime.com and @haveyourselfatime
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Costa Del Sol BY MELINDA HORTIN
Some of the best places to eat are often found in the most unexpected places. Hidden near the
heart of Ogden, a short distance from the Megaplex, sits one of Ogden’s best kept secrets, Costa Del Sol. This small family owned restaurant serves a variety of fresh, authentic Mexican food. Who doesn’t love the sound of that? The menu includes some of my all-time favorites: enchiladas, burritos, taco salad, and fajitas, just to name a few. I have tried a lot of Mexican food in my life and I would have to say Costa Del Sol has some of the best Mexican food I have ever tasted. I ordered a hot, steamy plate of Fajitas Texanas, a heavenly mixture consisting of shrimp, beef, bell peppers, onions, and chicken. There was so much flavor jam packed in those fajitas, my taste buds were jumping for joy! The dish also came with a side of lettuce, pinto
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beans, rice, and delicious homemade corn tortillas. Is your mouth watering yet? I was pleasantly surprised at how soft the PUPUSAS are a flatbread stuffed tortillas with cheese from El Salvador were. They that you'll want to more than felt similar one of. to a flour tortilla and I almost forgot they were made of corn. This dish was 10 out of 10 for sure.
tortillas stuffed with mozzarella cheese, topped with beef and smothered in a homemade green sauce. It looked so tasty, I couldn’t resist. Thank goodness my husband is ok with sharing, even though I was pretty full at that point. I wanted to try something I have never heard of, so our server recommended we try a Pupusa. It is one of their most popular items on the menu and is super cheap too! If you aren’t familiar, a Pupusa is a flatbread from El Salvador, made with cornmeal and stuffed with cheese. They looked like fluffy pancakes stuffed with mozzarella cheese, but savory instead of sweet. The taste reminded me of a baked mozzarella stick and the dish was topped with tomatoed marinated coleslaw and drizzled in a tomato salsa. Who would have guessed those would be paired together? After one bite I was hooked. Where have you been all my life, you delightfully tasty, Pupusa? Another popular dish is their Chili Relleno, which consists of three kinds of cheese, chicken or shrimp, served with rice and beans. Or their Homemade Pecan or Coconut Mexican Aguas Fresca which are flavored water. Both sound amazing! Next time you are in downtown Ogden, be sure visit Brenda and Leo, the owners and cooks at Costa Del Sol, for some delicious authentic Mexican food that is sure to dazzle your taste buds and leave you wanting more!
My husband enjoyed his order of Enchiladas Rancheras, which is corn
Chili Rellenos, Pupusa (pictured above) + Enchildadas Rancheras
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Costa Del Sol 2433 Adams Ave #133, Ogden, UT 84401 Closed Monday’s P: (801) 689-2129
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