Roy Connection April 2020

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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 WRITERS Ryan Spelts Melissa Spelts Tami L. Johnson Hailey Minton Kristina Case AD DESIGN Robert Dodd Ryan Spelts Abigail Rigby Crystal Rappleye EDITORS Brittany Carroll Hailey Minton

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"Remember, the official US Census process starts this month...

We all will benefit from an accurate count."

arly in this year’s Utah Legislative cycle, the City Manager and I had an opportunity to meet with local legislators and the Director of UDOT. The discussion was specific in addressing the traffic challenges associated with the 5600 South and I-15 Interchange. New commercial development taking place in the northern part of Hill AFB and current conditions required us to bring this traffic situation to the attention to those in the meeting. It was important that I shared the need to plan for this situation, rather than react to it later. The message was well received, and work began. It was nice to hear that UDOT was authorized $10M to make improvements to the 5600 corridors. It is not a total fix, but rather a good start to help mitigate some of the problems we are facing now and into the short-term future.

This month, we begin providing Community Cleanup programs. We will have dumpsters available at the Public Works facility for residents’ trash and green waste drop-off. The sign-up for the Neighborhood Beautification Dumpster program will also take place. With Saturday dumpster deliveries to take place starting in May, you and nine of your neighbors need to sign up. Check the Public Works website for dates and rules on both programs.

These are great programs to help make Roy beautiful and welcoming.

Remember, the official US Census process starts this month. We all need to do our part by filling out forms online, by mail, or phone. Please plan on providing this critical information. We all will benefit from an accurate count.

Robert Dandoy, Mayor

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CONTENTS 5 CITY NEWS

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COMMUNITY Calendar of Events A Look Back Students of the Month

16 BUSINESS

House to Home Stevens-Henager College Wasatch Peaks John Chevalier Collision Centerz

Ideas from experts on upgrading and renovating your home in our feature section. Pg 16

ON OUR COVER 16 House to Home 28 Recipes with Flavorful Vegetables

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Robert Dodd Graphic Design of Roy Connection, and Ad Design Abigail Rigby Ad Design Crystal Rappleye Ad Design Hailey Minton Editor & Writer

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RECIPES Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad, and Vegetable Lasagna

Kristina Case Graphic Design

Melinda Hortin Sales & Social Media

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Roy City Updates Roy Communities That Cares is teaming up with Parents Empowered to create fun and engaging murals that teach our youth about the harmful effects of underage drinking on an undeveloped brain.

These murals will be placed in the Roy Boys & Girls Club gym. Stay tuned for the upcoming date!

Roy CTC and Weber Human Services offer classes to strengthen families and our community.

Classes are intended for adults who want to be better prepared to help other adults or youth who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis.

Adult Mental Health First Aid: June 12th 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Youth Mental Health First Aid: May 8th 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

DID YOU KNOW...

Classes are held at Weber Human Services: 237 26th St., Ogden

Parents are the #1 reason kids don’t drink? Believe it or not, teens still listen to their parents!

Roy CTC is looking for people like you. Be a voice and join their team of Roy citizens that are committed to strengthening our youth and community! Share your ideas!

Kids who regularly eat meals with their family (at least five times per week) are 33% less likely to use alcohol.

Roy CTC will host their 4th annual National Family Dinner night in September 2020, with free dinner, games, activities and resources for families. We hope you’ll join us!

Dear Residents, The Roy Business Advisory Board urges all residents to support our small businesses at this time. We need it more than ever! We are entering some very challenging times for local businesses.

As of this writing, we have been asked to limit gatherings to 10 people or less. Dining rooms across the state are now closed, the panic shopping is slowing, and kids are all at home as schools are closed. Major sports events are canceled or postponed. Local spring sports for high school and Jr High are canceled. Many businesses including dance studios, martial arts, and competition sports are forced to temporarily close their doors. Clothing stores, boutiques, specialty shops are all seeing reduced sales. This effect will trickle down to every business in the nation. More than ever, small business needs your support! Big-box stores are struggling, but they often have ways to survive. The Small Business landscape will likely change forever if residents don’t support them now!

Keep your children enrolled in their activities, get take-out at your favorite local restaurant, buy flowers or jewelry for your loved ones. Order new business cards, whatever you can do, before it's too late! Your local business will thank you.

For more information, to register for a class, or questions regarding the Roy CTC, contact Samantha Tilton at samanthat@weberhs.org

We are pleased to highlight one local business that calls Roy "home." Tuscany Garden Reception Center.

Hold your event - wedding, reception, ceremony, birthday party, etc. - in one of the most beautifully updated, truly historic buildings in Roy, Utah: the Tuscany Garden Reception Center. Raised in 1939, this historic barn features central air, two commercial kitchen spaces (open catering policy), and a surround-sound stereo system throughout. Keeping with the authentic charm of the building, the upper level highlights the original exposed arched ceiling beams. Coffered ceilings enrich the main level and foyer, where a gas fireplace in a stone surround greets those arriving through the main entrance.

Tuscany Garden Reception Center can accommodate gatherings from 10 to 200 and is disability accessible. A reception hall, ceremony area, and dressing areas are offered, as is a beautiful outdoor garden and patio. Tuscany Garden has been under new ownership since 2017.

Create a Memorable Moment 1856 W. 4500 S. 801-837-6756

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ROY CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT Smoke Alarm and CO detector battery replacement reminder!

With the passing of daylight savings, Roy City Fire Department would like to remind you to replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. Following best practices, battery replacement should be done every 6 months.

Approximately 33% of all homes have inoperable smoke alarms primarily due to dead or missing batteries, and over 4,000 people are hospitalized due to CO poisoning annually.

Guidelines for smoke alarms and CO detectors: 1. Install smoke alarms and CO detectors inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement.

2. Replace batteries every 6 months; test monthly.

3. Replace smoke alarms every 10 years, CO detectors every 5 years.

As always, if you are unable to change your batteries or need assistance, please call Roy City Fire Department 801-774-1080.

We All Live Downstream As we approach spring and summer, Roy City would like to offer a friendly reminder that the gutters and storm drains are for runoff water only (sprinklers, rainwater, etc.). When you are mowing your lawns, please sweep up or use a blower to blow grass clippings and fertilizers that get onto the driveways, sidewalk, and gutters or streets back onto your own lawn. Grass clippings can plug the storm drains and cause flooding; they also decompose in our streams and ponds, causing unnaturally high levels of nutrients that can harm aquatic wildlife.

The Roy City storm water system runs through 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.

Please contact the Roy City Public Works Department to report violations at 801-774-1090.

After hours, please call Weber Dispatch at 801629-8221. Our current storm water ordinance is on our website at www.royutah.org.

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OFFICIAL CITY NOTICE As of March 25th, the Roy City Utility and Community Development offices made the following adjustments in business hours: • Business by phone: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Business in person: 10 a.m - 3 p.m or by appointment only outside of these hours.

• The drive-thru window for utility payments will remain open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Key Community Contacts Mayor: Robert Dandoy - rdandoy@royutah.org - 801-774-1028 Council Members: Jan Burrell: jburrell@royutah.org Joe Paul: jpaul@royutah.org Bryon Saxton: bsaxton@royutah.org Diane Wilson: dwilson@royutah.org Ann Jackson: ajackson@royutah.org Roy Offices: 801-774-1000 Police: Chief Carl Merino - cmerino@royutah.org Business 801-774-1063 Emergency 911 Fire: fire@royutah.org - 801-774-1080

Chicken and Rabbit Permits

Utilities: 801-774-1000

Chickens and rabbits are allowed in all R-1 (Single family) zones. Property must have a minimum of 8000 square feet. Six chickens (excluding roosters and crowing hens), or six rabbits, or a combination of chickens and rabbits, not to exceed six, are allowed. A city permit is required and must be renewed annually.

Justice Court: courts@royutah.org - 801-774-1051

All chickens and rabbits must be contained within an enclosure (coop and run) within the rear yard. No enclosures will be permitted in the front or side yards.

For more information, call 801- 774-1040 or visit the Roy City website at www.royutah.org.

Beekeeping Permits Roy City requires a permit for beekeeping of honey bees within the city. If you plan to be a beekeeper in the future, please apply for your permit prior to acquiring honey bees to assure that you meet the proper requirements. Permits are renewed annually in January.

For more information, call 801-774-1040 or visit the Roy City website at www.royutah.org.

Parks & Rec: parksandrec@royutah.org - 801-774-1048 Community Development: 801-774-1040

Council's Corner Welcome to our new, monthly Council’s Corner.

During our recent election, we repeatedly heard “listen, involve, and respond to citizens”. Help us; we need your input and participation. Be aware of city changes, even if they don’t seem to affect you directly–they will eventually.

Check www.royutah.org, Facebook pages, and this publication. Email council@royutah.org to get on the city's email list and send us your thoughts and questions.

One of the biggest changes, which may affect Roy City for decades to come, is the proposed complete zoning overhaul called Form Based Code (FBC). This will dramatically affect our downtown area. WE NEED YOUR INVOLVEMENT! Please review the FBC draft on the website at www.tinyurl.com/ ROYFBC and come to the next work session. Consult the city website or call 801-774-1000 for date and time.

Looking forward to your input. See you soon!

Diane Wilson, City Council

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City Council Meetings The meeting scheduled to take place on April 7th has been canceled. We will be hosting our meeting ELECTRONICALLY on April 21st.

Please watch the website at www.royutah.org for updates on how you will be able to participate.

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Roy Complex

May Swim Lessons

2150 W 4700 S • 801-774-1050

April 27th - May 21st

The Roy Complex corner was closed on March 17, 2020 due to concern about the COVID-19 pandemic. The following information is contingent on the facility re-opening.

Please check with the center by calling 801-774-1050 or visiting https://www.royutah.org/214/RecreationComplex before attempting to attend and event.

Get Fit, Have Fun, Make Friends (Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass)

High Fitness

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Registration: April 13th

MON/WED Time Level

TUES/THURS Time Level

5:00 p.m.

PSA & 1

5:00 p.m.

3&4

5:30 p.m.

PSB

5:45 p.m.

1&2

6:30 p.m.

P&C

5:45 p.m.

2

6:00 p.m.

4

6:30 p.m.

3

(PSA)Pre-School A (PSB)Pre-School B (P&C) Parent & Child Pre-School All class level descriptions can be found at www.royrecreation.com

Thursdays 7:30 p.m.

Yoga Classes

Mondays & Wednesdays 6 a.m.

May Water Aerobics

Zumba Classes

Mondays 7 p.m. & Wednesdays 6 p.m.

Registration: April 24th Class Dates: April 27 - May 21st

Women's Strength Training

Mondays / Wednesdays & Fridays 8:45 a.m.

Senior Exercises

Classic: Mondays & Tuesdays 10 a.m.

Cardio: Tuesdays / Thursdays 9 a.m. & Fridays 10 a.m.

Parks & Recreation Spring Sports Seasons As of now, T-ball, Coach Pitch, Machine Pitch, Baseball and Softball are still on. The season start dates may be postponed and are TBD. Registered participants will be notified of the changes, once they have been made. New information on the baseball draft will be given to those participants.

Fishing Club As of now, Fishing Club is still on, but may be postponed or canceled. Registered participants will be notified of the changes, once they have been made.

Non Pass-holders: Pass-holders: Seniors:

Cost $30 $20 $15

Morning 8:00 - 8:45 Deep 8:45 - 9:30 Deep Evening 4:15 - 5:00 8:00 - 8:45 8:30 - 9:15 8:45 - 9:30

Deep Deep Shallow Deep

ROY DAYS Roy Days 2020 is Coming!

July 30th – August 1st

Cemetery Maintenance Schedule

Dates of the event are July 30th-August 1st. If you are interested in being a vendor, a parade participant or an entertainer at the event, we have good news for you! Registrations open on May 11th at 10 a.m. at www.roydays.info. More information is to come. Visit www.roydays.info and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/roycitydays.

This is a reminder that on April 1st, our summer regulations for cemetery maintenance will begin. All grave decorations will be removed by city crews every Thursday for mowing and maintenance. Please be sure to remove decorations by Wednesday evening to avoid having them disposed of.

Are you interested in being a Roy Days Sponsor? We have several sponsorship packages that can be tailored to fit your company’s needs! You will not want to miss out on this opportunity to market your company and give back to your community! If you are interested, please contact Jody Call at jcall@royutah.org.

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Adopt-A-Trail The trails of Roy City provide a wondrous and beautiful experience for all who explore them. However, to ensure the future of the trails, it requires the efforts of many to protect and preserve them. Taking on the stewardship of a trail is a privilege and it is important that the adopter take the responsibilities of maintaining the trail seriously. We are here to provide guidance and assistance when you are faced with key or larger issues. Please understand that adopting a trail puts you as the first line of protection of a very special and natural resource.

How the Program Works The Roy City Parks and Recreation Department and Beautification Committee will assist you in determining which trail will benefit most from your efforts and will be most convenient for your volunteers.

Maintenance efforts will be tailored to your adopted trail and may include: • Clearing fallen trees and weeds • Litter pickup • Clear brush • Report graffiti & illegal activity • Identify major concerns (washouts, signage, slides, fallen trees) To adopt a section, all you have to do is choose a section on our Trails Map, read the Adopt-a-Trail Guidelines, then fill out and submit the Adopt-a-Trail Application. You can find all of these at www.royutah.org/367/Adopt-A-Trail .

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APRIL Calendar of Events Due to unforeseen circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the events listed below may be cancelled or rescheduled. Please check with the host of the event you are interested in before attempting to attend.

SCHOOL EVENTS ROY HIGH SCHOOL Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School Apr 3: Baseball @ Farmington 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Apr 4: ACT Test Apr 7: Baseball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Soccer @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Softball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Tennis @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Apr 8: Chamber Choir Auditions 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Track Meet @ Roy 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Baseball @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Apr 9: Girls Golf @ Davis Park Golf Course 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Soccer @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Northridge 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Tennis @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Apr 10: No School | Baseball @ Layton 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Apr 13: Girls Golf @ Barn Golf Club Course 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Musical Practice 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. | Baseball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Apr 14: Musical Practice 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. | Tennis @ Fremont 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Soccer @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Driver’s Ed Parent Meeting 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Apr 15: Musical Practice 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. | Track Meet @ Davis 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Baseball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Apr 16: Royal of the Month 11:45 a.m. 12:45 p.m. | Girls Golf @ Valley View 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Musical Practice 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Tennis @ Syracuse 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Baseball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Soccer @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Softball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Apr 17: Mr. Royal Assembly 9:35 a.m. 10:35 a.m. | Musical Practice 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Softball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Apr 18: Track Meet Davis Invitational 10 royconnection.com | April 2020

Apr 20: Musical Practice 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Apr 21: Musical Practice 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Tennis @ Layton 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Baseball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Soccer @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Softball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Apr 22: Musical Practice 3 p.m.

- 6 p.m. | Track Meet @ Layton 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Baseball @ Northridge 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Apr 16: Great Utah Shake Out | Baseball @ Wahlquist 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Apr 17: Track @ Roy High School 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Apr 21: Baseball @ Sand Ridge 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Apr 23: Track @ Fremont 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Orchestra Concert @ Rocky Mtn 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Apr 23: Girls Golf @ Sun Hills 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Musical Practice 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Soccer @ Davis 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Davis 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Tennis @ Davis 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Apr 28: Baseball Playoff Game TBA 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Apr 24: Track Meet Woods Cross Invitational | Musical Practice 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Baseball @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School

Apr 27: Girls Golf @ Ridge 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Musical Practice 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Baseball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Apr 28: Musical Practice 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Soccer @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Tennis @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Apr 29: Musical Practice 3 p.m.

- 6 p.m. | Track Meet Sophomore Region 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Baseball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Apr 30: Senior Cot. Rehearsal 6:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. | Baseball @ Davis 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Soccer @ Northridge 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Mama Mia Musical 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

SAND RIDGE JR. HIGH Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School Apr 7: Baseball @ Sand Ridge 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Apr 9: Baseball @ Orion 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Track @ Bonneville 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Apr 30: Monster Orchestra Concert 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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Apr 7: Baseball BYE Apr 9: Track Meet @ Fremont 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Baseball @ Rocky Mtn 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Apr 10: No School Apr 14: Baseball @ Roy Jr. 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Apr 16: Baseball @ NOJH 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Apr 17: Track Meet @ Weber High 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Spring Dance 6 p.m.

Apr 21: Baseball @ Roy Jr. 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Apr 22: College & Career Day | Early Out Apr 23: Track Meet @ Bonneville 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Solo & Ensemble Festival @ Rocky Mtn 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Apr 28: Baseball Playoff Game TBA 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

ROY ELEMENTARY Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School Apr 7: 4th Grade Field Trip 9 a.m.

Apr 10: No School Apr 14: 4th Grade Water Fair

Apr 10: No School

Apr 15: Kindergarten Roundup

Apr 14: Baseball @ Sand Ridge 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Apr 17: Principal Awards 7:45 a.m. | 2nd Grade Field Trip Discovery Gateway

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MUNICIPAL ELEMENTARY Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School

SENIOR CENTER

Apr 10: No School

Apr 1: Sport & Waldo 11:30 a.m.

Apr 15: Kindergarten Roundup 2 p.m.

Apr 2: Dance to Second Generation 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Apr 16: Family STEM Night 5:30 p.m.

Apr 29: 1st Grade Field Trip - Nature Center Apr 30: 4th Grade Field Trip

VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School Apr 10: No School Apr 13-17: Book Fair

LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School Apr 10: No School

Apr 6: Birthday Cake Apr 7: Entertainers Dale & Carol | Bingo @ 12:30 p.m.

Apr 8: Robin Arnold 11:30 a.m.

Apr 9: Humana Speaker Jeff: Fall asleep stay asleep Apr 15: Bingo @ 12:30 p.m.

Apr 16: Foot Clinic | Dance to Second Generation 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Apr 18: Garr Ashby @ 11:30 a.m.

Apr 15: Popcorn Day

Apr 21: Linda Hammer on Piano @ 11:30 a.m.

Apr 16: 2nd Grade Field Trip - Discovery Gateway

Apr 23: Kathleen Daughters | Linda Hammer on Piano

Apr 20: 1st Grade Field Trip - Ogden Nature Center

Apr 25: Stampede @ 11:30 a.m.

FREEDOM ELEMENTARY Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School Apr 6: 2nd Grade Field Trip Apr 9: 4th Grade Field Trip Apr 10: No School Apr 8: Kindergarten Roundup 3 p.m.

Apr 13: 4th Grade Water Fair Apr 23-24: Kindergarten Field Trip

ROY COMPLEX Mar 9: Apr 1-3: Open Swim starts at 1 p.m.

Apr 10: Open Swim starts at 1 p.m.

Apr 13: May Swim Lesson Registration on-line Apr 23: Water Aerobic Registration deadline

PARKS & RECREATION Apr 1: Cemetery Maintenance Summer Regulations begin

CITY EVENTS Apr 7, 21: City Council meeting @ City Council Room 5:30 p.m.

Apr 28: Painting Class with Trish @ 10 a.m. We will have pictures to vote on.

Apr 30: Dance to Second Generation 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK AT THE FRONT DESK AND OUR BOARD FOR NEW ACTIVITIES

Please note the exercise class on Friday has been changed to start @ 10 a.m.

LIBRARY EVENTS Mar 2: Square Foot Gardening 6:30 p.m.

Gardening by the square foot saves time, money, and water. Beuna Tomalino will share tips for this sustainable method Apr 6: Novel Teens: Egg and Spoon

by Gregory Maguire 4 p.m.

Apr 16: Stories of Water by professional storyteller Karl Behling 6:30 p.m.

Apr 18: Earth Day 1 p.m. Enjoy ecofriendly crafts, activities, stories, and pick up a pack of lady bugs for your garden while supplies lasts

FUN THINGS TO DO Apr 1: The Wild Truth: An April fools Day Program @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m.

Apr 3: Van Sessions at The Monarch 7pm - Paddy Teglia, 8pm - Andrew Wiscombe, 9pm - The Snarlin' Yarns Apr 7: WSU Spring Jazz Concert @ Val A. Browning Center 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets online.

Apr 8: Birds Not Bunnies @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m. | Birdhouse Competition Awards Ceremony @ Ogden Nature Center 5:30 p.m.

Apr 10-11: 13th annual Climbing Festival: Demo gear, participate in the bouldering competition at The Front, do trail maintenance at a local crag, participate in a climbing clinic, and listen to the Keynote Speaker Apr 11: Awesome Autistic Ogden 5K and KidsK @ Ogden Botanical Gardens 9 a.m.

Apr 18: Earth Day Celebration @ Ogden Nature Center 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Enjoy earth friendly exhibitors, demonstrations, entertainment, food, nature crafts, and fun activities. Explore the trails, tour our green buildings and learn what you can do to improve the health of the planet.

Apr 24: North Ogden Community Band Spring Concert @ Northview Senior Center 7 p.m. free admission Apr 25: Next Ensemble Daffodils & Paradiddles @ Lower level of the Union Grill Tickets are $10 | Cold Water Traverse Trail Running Race @ 8 a.m. 11 miles or 16 miles (registration closes Apr. 12) Apr 25: Miss Rodeo Utah Horseman Competition @ Golden Spike Arena 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Apr 28: Youth Rodeo @ Golden Spike Arena 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

May 1: Glow in the Dark Fun Run @ Emma Russell Park 4300 W 5700 S Roy 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Apr 23: Watercolors 101 ages 12-18 6:30 p.m. Beginner oriented watercolor class for teens | Cowboy Poetry 6:30 p.m.

Apr 25: I’m a Superhero 1 p.m.

Create your own superhero secret identity and powers.

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Students of the Month A Step Above Gabrielle Mudrow

Miles Gage

“Kindness is a language the blind can see and the deaf can hear.”

"Don't be a follower; followers only go as far as the person they are following."

–Mark Twain

Awards: Part of the Region Champion Baseball team 3.75 GPA 2nd team all-region baseball Honor Roll Student

Awards: 4.0 GPA throughout HS and JH High Honor Roll Letter in Drill - Royalaires Earned Young Women’s medallion Titles: Royal of the Month Dec. 2019 Ballet teacher and choreographer Early morning seminary class president

Titles: Yearbook staff member Captain of baseball team Golf team member Educators Rising Club member

Talents and Hobbies: Ballet Reading Attending musicals Engineering Architectural design ASL All things Disney Service: Roy City clean-up Helped collect coats for South Dakota Indian Reservation Made hats for the homeless Math tutor Served residents of Assisted Living Homes Emma Russel Park clean-up

Talents & Hobbies Playing the piano Playing video games Drawing and pottery Fishing Playing basketball Weightlifting Playing Ping pong Performing magic tricks Service: Worked at Roy Days event Deliver Christmas trees during Christmas Tree Jubilee Participated in car washes Helped deliver Christmas poinsettias Hosted baseball and basketball camps Teaching 9th-grade English at Sandridge Jr. High

THANK YOU TO THIS MONTH'S SPONSORS Students of the Month receive a $25 gift card from Rentmeister and Midland Pharmacy

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+ A LOOK BACK

How Much did Things Cost?

BY HAILEY MINTON

We know the cost of living increases, so we thought it would fun to see how much things were 100 years ago. To think, we could buy a house for $6,300 in 1920!

1920 Bread 12 cents Dozen Eggs 47 cents 1/2 Gallon of milk 33 cents Postage, 1st-class stamp 2 cents 1 lb. Butter 70 cents Round Steak 1 lb. 40 cents According to www.thepeoplehistory.com/20sfood.html New House $6,296 New Car $525 Rent $15/month Movie Ticket 15 cents each Gasoline 33 cents per gallon Postage, 1st-class stamp 2 cents According to www.humbleisd.net/Page/101556 Average annual income 3,269.40 according to IRS

1970 New House $23,400 New Car $3,900 Rent $140 / month Movie Ticket $1.50 each Gasoline $.36 / gallon Postage, 1st-class stamp 6 cents According to www.humbleisd.net/Page/101556 Median Household Income $54,682 according to statistica.com

2020 New House in NO $327,830 New Car $28,000 Rent $1,037 according to www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ut/weber-county/ogden/ Movie Ticket $10 Gasoline $2.42 Postage, 1st-class stamp 55 cents Dozen Eggs: $1.99 1/2 Gallon of milk: $1.75 1 Lb Butter $3.50 Round Roast $12.50 Bread $2 Median Household income $68,374 according to statistica.com

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BY RYAN SPELTS

TURNING A HOUSE INTO A HOME IS SOMETHING FOR WHICH WE ALL STRIVE. It can be an oasis from the crazy world outside in which you and your loved ones are able to relax. This might be as simple as purchasing new throw pillows for your couch or as extensive as blowing out walls and building an addition onto your home, as friends of ours recently did. This special edition magazine is focused on some local companies that specialize in home upgrades and repairs. We sought their expertise and present it to you here.

The timing of this issue is great because Melissa and I are preparing to make some significant changes to our home. With 30-year-old kitchen and bathrooms at our house, it is time to update. When we first moved in, our home was a foreclosure that needed some love. Our money went to new carpet and paint but not to updating things like the bathrooms and kitchen.

Some small things we did nearly 10 years ago when we moved in were simple but helped; they are also very budget friendly.

First, we had our air conditioning serviced.

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damaged and had a door replaced. Along with that replacement, we put in new door seals, which better sealed off the weather from the outside. One simple thing I did was to put a frame around a couple of the mirrors in bathrooms; this made a big impact.

We also replaced worn and dated cabinet handles and knobs in our bathrooms. There were too many to replace in our kitchen for our small budget, so we sanded and painted the existing knobs, and it made a big difference.

This article features spotlights on local companies that offer some great options for you to consider when making upgrades to your home this year. Experts recommend that a homeowner should invest 2%-4% of a home’s value, on average, each year. That is $6,000 to $12,000 per year on a $300,000 home. This could be as big as replacing all the windows in a home or as small as having regular maintenance on critical systems like HVAC. Replacing smoke and CO2 detectors is another great upgrade, as they decrease in sensitivity over time.

In speaking with R n R Carpet Center’s inhouse design expert, we learned of some of the home decor trends that are currently in style. The all-white kitchen has been a trend

for quite a while and is no longer the kitchen of choice. Color is being introduced more frequently in either pale pinks, greens, and blue or more boldly with blacks, navies, and other Art Deco style statements. Natural wood coloring is also very popular right now.

Trends in flooring are changing as well, with more distinct patterns in both carpet and tile.

Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank that looks like wood and bigger slat hardwood are also trending. When moving to the bathrooms, our experts at Sand and Swirl tell us the Grout is Out! Their seamless smooth surfaces are both durable and beautiful; they can mimic natural stone in looks but have none of the weaknesses, and they never need sealing.

Marble is very popular at this point and would be a great addition to your bathroom.

Outside, we also see the continued trend of natural rock walls in landscaping that add beauty and functionality.

Whether you are going to do some major remodeling and decorating or if you are going to update some of your home’s infrastructure with a whole-house air filter or fresh-air fan, we know you will find your own style and hope it brings you joy when you enjoy the benefits of making your house your home.

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KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE

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With all the justifiable attention being directed towards the Coronavirus, it may be time to make sure other dangerous pathogens aren’t lurking. Mold exposure

is a hidden-risk epidemic threatening our health. Present day estimates claim that nearly 50% of all U.S. homes have some form of mold infiltration caused by water damage.

Mold is a pervasive fungus that can be growing anywhere in your home where moisture has not been remediated. It can creep into your home like a poltergeist.

Unabated, it can quickly become dangerous and/or life threatening.

Molds are proven to increase asthma, inflammation, breathing problems, fatigue, infections, and even depression.

Penicillium, Cladosporium, Aureobasidium, Chaetomium, Aspergillus, Fusarium, Serpula Lacrymans, Ulocladium, and Trichoderma are all extremely dangerous monsters that are potentially stalking your family. The most common type of bathroom mold is Alternaria and/or Stachybotrys Chartarum, commonly known as “black mold”. Mold escalates respiratory infections and asthma by nearly 50%, increases bronchitis cases by 8 to 20%, and can even cause significant memory loss, among other health concerns. Alarmingly,

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An essential part of the process is a thorough cleaning of the area with special chemicals.

This prevents the spread of bacteria and other microorganisms contained in the mold. It’s important to rid the area of unwanted water and reduce moisture levels to appropriate levels. If the entire area isn’t dried properly, mold will easily grow again. Our process includes a final cleaning, which makes certain the infected area is cleared of any remaining contaminants.

Floodsmen’s specialized drying technique has been proven to make sure that water damage will not turn into mold. Our crews are detailed-oriented and certified to tackle the toughest jobs, both residential and commercial. Call us today for a free assessment of any water damage, mold concern, or sewer back up you encounter.

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So many of us are concerned today about the Coronavirus outbreak and the effect it may have on our families. We

might be wondering what we can do to keep our families healthy and safe. We cannot always control what happens outside of our homes, but we can focus on what happens inside. Consider the air quality in your home and what you can do to improve it. As leaders in the Heating and Air Conditioning Industry since 1963, Rentmeister Total Home Service can help.

Ryan Rentmeister, a 2nd-generation member of his family-owned business, is proud of the work his father, Don Rentmeister, started over 50 years ago. In addition to helping us with our air quality, Rentmeister is also interested in servicing your plumbing needs, fireplaces, heating, and air.

Currently, Ryan says, “The biggest thing we have to offer is the Air Purification System, which goes after the viruses, bacteria, and molds and is proven to kill germs in the air and on surfaces.”

Rentmeisters Total Home Services is known for using the Air Purification System called Reme Halo. RGF is the manufacturer of the Reme Halo. This device is installed

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into the AC system and is unique in the sense that it produces ionized hydrogen peroxide molecules. These molecules are evenly distributed to every cubit feet of air in your home. When these ionized hydrogen peroxide molecules come into contact with bacteria in your home, such as mold, viruses, odor, mold spores, etc., it breaks down and destroys the air quality contaminants on the spot.

This is greatly effective for the residential home and for families to improve quality of life, especially as we exercise social distancing from our family, friends, and neighbors. This Reme Halo System is also known for helping particles such as dust, dander, and pollen stick together, thus creating a larger size for the existing filtration system to capture and dispose of.

Rentmeisters Total Home Services has built up a solid reputation with many customers, including those in Davis, Weber, and Salt Lake Counties. They are eager to help the local home owner with any needs they may have.

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With the concern of air quality all around us, Ryan Rentmeister did say, “There is a rush on the air filter system, Reme Halo.” Although, he reassured us that he’s doing all he can to keep up with the demand and to service his customers.

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WINDOW PANE IS OUR PLEASURE A Face Lift and Energy Efficiency Boost for Your Home If your home has been around a while, then new windows are a great way to add equity, beauty, and function. Angie’s List surveyed top remodelers and real estate professionals to determine which remodeling projects result in the best return on investment.

They reported, “The energy efficiency of new windows is a clear benefit to switching out older windows, but in some cases, it’s a safety feature, too. Costs depend on the number of windows you’re replacing, of course, and the type. Expect a return on your investment of at least 70 percent.”

How do you know if you need new windows?

Here are a couple of questions to ask yourself: Is your home way too hot in the summer? Is it freezing in the winter? Do you have west-or south-facing windows that bake in the summer? Older windows can let in a lot of heat. New Low-E and High-Performance Glass can block out more of the sun, which can keep you and your wallet much more comfortable.

Older windows can also be drafty and less insulated. New windows can save you 10-15% a month on utility bills.

What is the best way to know what windows would be the ideal fit for your home?

Every home and situation is different.

How long are you planning to be in your current home? What color and style would

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best complement the architecture? What direction does your home face? All of these factors can be considered by a window expert who can help you assess your needs.

Most of the new windows in the greater Ogden area are vinyl. They are efficient, maintenance-free, and slide easily. A great new option in windows has become available: composite. Windows can now be created out of a composite material similar to weather-proof decking, except it has a smooth finish that looks like painted wood. It is heavier and more durable than vinyl. Some of the higher-end options have easy-clean features where the whole pane tilts in so it can be washed easily. They also have wonderful options for interior window finishes, such as a stained-wood look. The exterior trim can give the look of historic wood windows. New materials give you the chance to express your creativity through the look of your home.

Crittenden Glass is a third-generation, family owned and operated company. If you’d like someone to take the time to sit down with you, really explore your options, and talk about what will be the best fit for your lifestyle and your home, Crittenden Glass is an excellent choice.

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New windows can save you 10-15% a month on utility bills.

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As a population, our concerns are heightened over the Coronavirus.

We want to protect ourselves and our families from this disease. As

a whole, we spend a great deal of our time inside our homes. So, if you have ever considered the condition of the air you breathe in your home, you will be interested to hear more about QuietCool Whole House Fans of Utah.

QuietCool Whole House Fans of Utah is a brand new, revolutionary, green-energy product that is taking America by storm.

This fan system is the most effective way to cool your home, as well as provide air quality inside. These types of fans are meant to be very calm; they whisper quietly as they do their work, while you do yours.

Jerold and Pat Evanson are the platinum dealers in Utah. They have installed hundreds of fans for customers from Santaquin to Logan, UT.

QuietCool Whole House Fans were specifically designed to bring in fresh, clean air from outside your window and into your home, thus, replacing the air in your existing home in just 3-5 minutes.

Here is a breakdown of the particulates QuietCool Whole House Fans help to remove and some additional benefits: • Airborne Pathogens

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Bacteria Cools home and attic Saves 50-90% on your A/C bill Mandatory in some counties in CA 5,000-7,000-cubic ft. of air per minute Smoke Viruses VOC Gases Dust Stale Air Moisture

Ventilation and indoor air quality are most vital to the health and wellbeing of our families. As we look at the long-term health benefits of using the QuietCool Whole House Fans of Utah, we learn that the American Medical Association reports that indoor air quality is directly responsible for up to 1/3 of our national health bill.

Additionally, the EPA reports that indoor air quality may be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor quality. QuietCool Whole House Fans also eliminate top causes of indoor air pollution such as VOC gases and toxins from the home by adding “active ventilation.” Lastly, it completes air exchanges in 3-4 minutes year-round, regardless of outdoor temperature.

“If you burn something, the smell is out within 3-5 minutes of your home,” Pat Evanson says.

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For everyday use, here are some great benefits of air quality: • Eliminates pet dander • Eliminates kitchen and bathroom odors • When combined with a PollenTec Screen, it eliminates 99% of all dust, allergens, and pollen Our homes can become infiltrated with airborne illnesses, stale air, VOC gases, harmful pathogens and, most recently, the possibility of the Covid-19 virus.

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John Watson Chevrolet Honors Athletes

BY RYAN SPELTS

John Watson and The Zone radio team up every year to spotlight top athletes. job. And, as Cory says: “They are the real deal.”

Tony Parks from The Zone radio station is always in attendance at the banquet and is a huge contributor; he knows the kids and their achievements during the season. He knows high school sports better than anyone around.

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The speakers have been a huge part of the program and something the kids really get a ton from. Over the years, guest speakers like Scott Mitchell from the NFL, Thurl Bailey from the NBA, and Shawn Bradley from the NBA have been featured; this year, Natalie Williams from the WNBA will speak.

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early 14 years ago, John Watson Chevrolet and The Zone radio station teamed up to honor and spotlight the top student athletes from local high schools for football and basketball. Each year, the radio station picks spotlights and honors the athletes on the radio. John Watson Chevrolet puts the honored athlete’s picture up on the billboard on 31st Street and on the digital sign at the dealership. Then, at the end of the season (in the fall for football and in the spring for basketball), they hold a banquet where the athletes, their parents, and the administrators from the students’ schools come to the dealership to listen to a speaker and enjoy a pizza dinner. Cory said that people always ask where the pizza came from, and it is always from the Ogden Pizzeria because they do such a great

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The speakers have been a huge part of the program and something the kids really get a ton from. Over the years, guest speakers like Scott Mitchell from the NFL, Thurl Bailey from the NBA, and Shawn Bradley from the NBA have been featured; this year, Natalie Williams from the WNBA will speak. After the speaker addresses the attendees, Cory or Cam Watson give closing remarks, and then each of the athletes gets to have a photo with the speaker and obtain autographs.

Cory fondly remembers when Shawn Bradley came to speak.

They saved him a slice of pizza, and Shawn stayed after and visited with Cory and his boys. The boys, teens at the time, barely came up to Shawn’s waist at 7’6”; Shawn could palm their heads. The only error Shawn made that night was pulling up in a Ford truck.

This year will be special with Michelle Williams coming to speak, as she will be the first

female speaker they have had.

Both boys and girls basketball players are honored at the event, and this year will be very special because the Freemont Boys Basketball team won the state title after a great season.

When Donnaven Mitchell of the Utah Jazz went to the state title game and watched the boys play, the cameras panned over and focused on Donovan each time Dallin Hall made a great play. Donovan had a look of awe on his face while watching the skill of this young player. He later tweeted about Dallin and was even seen in a Freemont Hoodie.

Dallin will be recognized at the banquet this year.

The Watsons have loved having this event twice annually. They love being part of the schools and recognizing the students and their accomplishments. Cory said he would rather spend part of their marketing budget on events like this, which are locally focused, rather than on just advertising. On average, they fill 80 chairs for boys football and up to 150 for girls and boys basketball each spring. Each of these kids are honored for their athletic skill and achievement, which is a bright spot and an honor for these athletes and their families.

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John Chevalier saw the location in Ogden that would eventually become John Chevalier Collision Centerz, and he knew it would do well as a vehicle body shop.

He started out as a painter’s helper, worked his way up, and accrued around 14 years of experience in Collision management before he started working as a Collision Director for Miller Group.

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Watson was a hundred percent supportive, and they worked out a deal. The pro forma John Chevalier had worked out earlier went exactly like he thought it would!

John Chevalier grew up in Ogden, attended Roy High School, then Weber State University, and continues to be a local Ogden resident. The fact that this is a local business sets them apart from other body shops because consolidators are trying to buy up the independent businesses. John Chevalier Collision Centerz is also the largest independent auto body shop in town.

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He explained how he appreciates all the employees and how they do such a good job. “We are established, we have a good name and a good store.” They are always looking for technicians.

“It’s hard work, but there’s good money in it.” He said technicians can make between 60-80 grand a year, and estimators can make around 70-80. John explained how it takes time for a person to learn complicated aspects of the job, such as pulling a frame or a motor out of a car. Of the different programs he has seen, John recommends the auto-body program at UVU the most. He said the demand for technicians is industry wide.

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That’s the beauty of recreational vehicles. The road IS the destination; anywhere you go, you’ve got luxuryclass accommodations waiting for you.

Buying an RV is a big decision, and there is a lot to know before making this major purchase. Here are some things to consider so you can make informed decisions about your new RV.

1. RV CLASSES Broadly speaking, there are three classes of RV: Class A, Class B, and

Class A are built on big-rig platforms and are basically rolling houses. They feature full-sized couches and TVs, full bathrooms, kitchens, and expandable bedrooms. These price tags are as big as the vehicles, ranging from $60,000 to over a million for custom-built motorhomes.

Class B motorhomes are built on full-size van platforms. With scaleddown amenities, you can expect to see a small kitchen, a compact bathroom, and enough sleeping space for 2-3 people. These vehicles run between $50,000 and $100,000.

Class C motorhomes offer a compromise between A and B. These start with cargo-van platforms and extend the wheelbase somewhat to about the length of a small bus. Amenities will be more complete than in a

Class B, but nowhere near as robust as in a Class A. These usually run between $60,000 and $200,000.

2. PICK A BUDGET Before you make a major purchase, you’ll want to be clear on how much you can afford. A good down payment can help protect you against depreciation, so take the time to figure out what you can budget for a down payment. Given the significant cost of purchasing an RV, plan for financing periods that are typically 10 years or longer. Don’t forget to factor in costs for fuel, insurance, registration, and maintenance.

3. FINANCING WITH A PRE-APPROVAL It's a good idea to go in with a preapproval to purchase your RV. Not only will it prove you’re a serious buyer, but you can also negotiate from a position of confidence. It will also save you from the heartache of falling in love with an RV you can’t afford.

If you’re thinking about purchasing an RV, our specialists at Wasatch Peaks can help you out! Get started today and give them a call at 801-627-8700 or visit your local Wasatch Peaks branch. online at wasatchpeaks.com and start enjoying the equity in your home today.

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps RECIPE & PHOTO BY KRISTINA CASE ADAPTED FROM A RECIPE BY IOWA GIRL EATS

One of my favorite dishes to eat at a Thai or Chinese restaurant is their lettuce wraps. Here is wonderful recipe to get you started. Feel free to add MORE vegetable toppings such as bean sprouts, cilantro, red bell peppers and cucumbers.

1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 lb. ground chicken breast * 1/2 onion, minced salt & pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger 3 Tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 Tablespoon rice vinegar 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 1 Tablespoon peanut butter 1/2 Tablespoon water 1/2 Tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce 4 green onions, chopped 1/2-8oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained & chopped 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped 10-12 Bibb lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry Julienned carrots (store bought) Dipping sauce (I used a store-bought one) *If you can't find ground chicken breast, just place small pieces of chicken breasts in a food processor and pulse until ground.

Celebrate the Season

FLAVORFUL VEGETABLES Spring and warmer weather are finally here, and we are celebrating with some delicious recipes that feature healthy vegetables!

Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet on high. Add chicken, onion, salt & pepper, then cook until chicken is almost done. Add garlic and ginger, then continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink.

Meanwhile, in a microwave safe bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, oil, peanut butter, water, honey, chili garlic sauce, and pepper. Microwave for 40 seconds, then stir until smooth. Add into the skillet and stir to combine. Add green onions and water chestnuts into the skillet, then cook for 1-2 minutes until the onions are soft and the water chestnuts are heated through.

Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and carrots, and serve with cold lettuce leaves and dipping sauce.

Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad RECIPE & PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS

This recipe is so pretty with the red strawberries and green avocados. It tastes so fresh and yummy. With strawberries in season, what better way to eat them? I got this recipe from thedishonhealthy.com. Enjoy!!!

1 bag - spinach 1 carton of strawberries 2 avocados

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+ RECIPES

1/3 c. walnuts or almonds 1/3 c. crumbled goat cheese 1 tsp. sumac to season (I didn’t have this, so I used salt and pepper, and it was delicious.)

Place spinach in bowl, and top with sliced strawberries, sliced avocados and the rest of the ingredients.

Dressings to use include strawberry vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette. If you don’t have these salad dressings in your cupboards, you can make your own vinaigrette: ½ c. balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp tamari sauce (gluten-free soy sauce) ¼ honey ¼ olive oil sea salt and pepper to taste

1 cup heavy cream 2 cups grated parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Vegetable Filling 1 1/2 lb. egg plant cut into 1/2” pieces (or as small as you want them) 1 lb. zucchini cut into 1/2” pieces (or as small as you want them) 1 lb. yellow summer squash cut into 1/2 “ pieces (or as small as you want them) 2 6.5-ounce cans of sliced mushrooms 5 Tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves minced 1 Tablespoon minced thyme 12 ounces spinach 1/2 cup pitted olives, chopped 3 cups mozzarella cheese 12 cooked lasagna noodles

THIS SPACE RESERVED Recipes Cook the 12 lasagna noodles according to package instructions.

Vegetable Lasagna RECIPE & PHOTO BY HAILEY MINTON

When I go to the grocery store, I usually buy my staple items in the produce section: apples, bananas, carrots, lettuce, and peppers. Occasionally, I spot a random vegetable and it seems to challenge me. “You think you can make something tasty out of me?… Good luck!” You can thank the eggplant for this deliciousness adapted from the recipe in America’s Test Kitchen cookbook.

When my father-in-law tried this dish for the first time, he told me he could easily see this dish being served at a quality Italian restaurant. My husband Bradley told me he would happily eat this dish every week if I were up to the task of making it that often.

Tomato Sauce 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Mix together the tomato sauce ingredients in a separate bowl & set aside. Mix together the cream sauce ingredients in a separate bow & set aside. Heat 4 Tablespoons oil in a skillet. Add eggplant, squash, zucchini, and mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook for 7 minutes. Clear a space in the center of the mixture and add 1 Tablespoon oil, garlic, and thyme and let it cook for 30 seconds or so before stirring it into the rest of the vegetable mixture. Add spinach to the mixture and cook until it begins to wilt. Remove from heat.

In a greased 9”x13” baking dish, layer the ingredients in the following order: 1 cup tomato sauce spread on the bottom 4 cooked lasagna noodles Half of the vegetable mixture Half of the olives Half of the cream sauce 1 cup mozzarella cheese 4 cooked lasagna noodles 1 cup tomato sauce The rest of the vegetable mixture The rest of the olives The rest of the cream sauce 1 cup mozzarella cheese 4 cooked lasagna noodles The rest of the tomato sauce The rest of the cheese Cover with tinfoil and bake @ 375 for 40 minutes. Let it cool for 25 minutes. Enjoy! *Tip: Every time I’ve made this, it has seemed impossible to fit it all in one pan. I like to cook 4 extra noodles and use a bread pan to make a bonus dish into which I disperse the ingredients.

Cream Sauce 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd)

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