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s we draw closer to the end of the year, we might find ourselves reflecting back over the last 12 months on how quickly time has passed. We might assess our accomplishments, disappointments, and even regrets. As a community, we have seen many changes over the year. City projects, developments, and events were started or worked on, but the question remains, did we find success?
“Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others.” –Danny Thomas
I’m reminded of the words of Danny Thomas, a well-known actor during my parents’ generation, when he said, “Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others.” These are good words to think about during this Christmas season, particularly as we get caught up in the seasonal spirit of shopping, decorating, and celebration. We have every reason to focus our attention on preparation and planning for a successful Christmas morning, but I suggest it is more than that, a lot more! As your Mayor, I have witnessed so many among us in our community who are less fortunate, less capable, less appreciated. They travel the road of life sometimes alone, sometimes without, sometimes afraid. They often don’t want their struggles to be known, yet they would welcome a friendly smile, a caring gesture, a thoughtful offering of support. The Christmas season is the one day a year that reminds all of us that we are here for something greater than ourselves. So if you really want to experience the true spirit of the season, then go out of your way to do a little something extra for someone. Let it be a less known neighbor, a lonely widow, or a visitor that you might meet. It doesn’t always have to be sharing a gift, when so often all that is needed is an openhearted smile, a friendly handshake, a thoughtful conversation. The simplest of things, not the biggest present, often provides the needed gratification and lasting memory. Letting others know that you truly care can make all the difference in their world for them. Remember, the measure of a great community is not found in the aesthetically pleasing buildings, parks or roadways. It is measured by how we treat our fellow residents, in which we all have an important part. In behalf of a grateful City government, we wish each of you a wonderful Christmas / Hanukkah and New Year season and hope that you find happiness in the service to others. Robert Dandoy, Mayor
Stay connected! The City's website has information on every department in the City.
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from the Editor What is the definition of love? To me it is defined by our actions. I have witnessed people, friends and family come together to support and show love in so many ways over the last month. I know there are hundreds of unseen acts of love and kindness shared between many of you as well. Melissa and Ryan Spelts I am so grateful to those who love me and for the chance I have to love them back. I hope you are surrounded by many who love you this holiday season. It is truly what it is all about.
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City of Roy Updates Roy City Rental Dwelling Licensing Roy City requires all Landlord/Owners of a residential rental unit, including single family homes, to obtain a Roy City Rental Dwelling License. We offer a Good Landlord Incentive Program. Any Landlord/Owner meeting the requirements may participate. All licenses expire December 31st and need to be renewed annually. Landlords/Owners that participate in the Program will pay a reduced licensing fee. For more information, please refer to our website at www.royutah.org or call 801-774-1040.
Cemetery Winter Maintenance Schedule November 1st to March 31st
No decorations will 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.
Christmas Tree Recycle Dates December 26 - January 17 Bring your live Christmas trees to the Public Works yard located at 5460 South 2700 West in Roy and drop it off to be recycled. •
Please do not bring boxes or wrapping
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You can bring glass and metal year round during business hours to public works.
Starting Monday, Nov. 26th the Roy Police Department will have a Santa mailbox in the lobby. Children may come and drop off their letters to Santa and pick a prize from Santa’s Christmas box.
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 may be contacted at 801-399-8358 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. 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.
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Masonry and Paving: Fresh concrete and cement-related 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!
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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 1-800-4580145 for disposal.
Please contact the Roy City Public Works Department to report violations at (801)744-1090 or (801)774-1098, if it is 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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Complex Corner
WOMEN'S STRENGTH TRAINING
Located at: 2150 W 4700 S (801) 774-1050
YOGA CLASSES (Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass)
SENIOR EXERCISES
*Attention: Aquatic Center nightly rental fees and policies have changed. See www.royutah.org for more information.
NEW YEAR SPECIAL Get a FREE 10 punch pass when you open a new account with an Individual or Family Year Pass!
SWIMMING LESSONS Online Registration is Coming You must have an account on www.RoyRecreation.com to participate. If your child took swimming lessons at the Roy Complex in 2018 or played sports for Roy City in 2018, you already have an account. If you do not know your login and password for this website, PLEASE call (801) 774-1050. Please read the class description before enrolling your child in a class. We only allow a set number of children in each level. Do not enroll a child in another class if his/her level is full. In order for online registration to work, this must be followed. We are not able to move children around the day of class and over book, which would result in cancellation of student for that month without a refund. Level 5 & 6 classes are only offered in the summer. Cost: Age 0-5 $35, Age 6-14 $40
WATER AEROBICS (Class Dates: Jan 7-24) Morning: 8-8:45 AM (Deep), 8:45-9:30 AM (Deep) Evening: 4:15-5 PM (Deep), 8-8:45 PM (Deep), 8:30-9:15 PM (Shallow), 8:45-9:30 PM (Deep) Registration: Current class sign up: Dec. 17-18 Current enrolled changing class time: Dec 19-20 New class members: Dec 21 Non Pass-holders: $30 Pass-holders: $20 Seniors: $15
No 4:15 PM Class: Jan 17 & 20
(Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass)
Mon / Wed 6:30 AM & Tues / Thurs. 7 PM
See Calendar on Pg. 10 for December Holiday Hours
Cost:
Mon / Wed & Fri 8:45 AM
Make up Class: Jan 18 & 15
Get Fit, Have Fun, Make Friends PERSONAL TRAINER Come learn how to use the equipment in our Weight Room with a Personal Trainer every Saturday morning from 8-10am. Cost is included with pass or entrance fee to the facility.
ZUMBA CLASSES Mon. 7 PM & Wed. 6 PM (Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass)
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Classic: Mon / Tues & Thurs 10 AM Cardio: Tues / Thurs 9 AM & Fridays 10 AM (Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass)
Parks & Recreation The Recreation Office will be closed at noon on Christmas Eve and will remain closed on Christmas Day. Roy City Recreation schedules and standings for all sports will now be posted at http://www.quickscores.com/whrc. If your child played sports for Roy City Rec or took swimming lessons at the Roy Complex in 2018, you already have an account on www.RoyRecreation.com. All registrations are done on this website. If you do not know your login and password for this website, please call (801) 774-1048. If you have a membership or are in water Aerobics at the Roy Complex, please review your account information with the Complex staff member the next time you visit.
Miss Roy's Giving Tree Location: Roy City Parks and Recreation 2626 W 5525 S Roy, UT 84067
2019 PARK BOWERY RESERVATIONS Park bowery reservations for 2019 will be available for Roy residents in person at the Roy Municipal building the first working day of January. Non-residents can make reservations at the Roy Municipal building the second working day of January. The third working day of January, reservations are available to anyone and can be made in person or online at www.royrecreation.com . For questions, please contact Parks and Recreation Department at (801) 774-1048.
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BOYS BASKETBALL DRAFT is for all recreation league players, grades 4th-9th. It will be held December 8th at Roy Jr. High (2100 W. 5400 S). Please see the following schedule for age groups and times.
Basketball Combine Schedule 4th Grade • Check-in time: 12:00-12:30pm • Workout time: 12:30-1:30pm
7th Grade • Check-in time: 2:00-2:30pm • Workout time: 2:30-2:30pm
5th Grade • Check-in time: 10:00-10:30pm • Workout time: 10:30-11:30pm
8th/9th Grade • Check-in time: 2:00-2:30pm • Workout time: 2:30-2:30pm
6th Grade • Check-in time: 8:00-8:30pm • Workout time: 8:30-9:30pm
Roy Jr. High 2100 W. 5400 S. Roy, Utah, 84067
Basketball practices will begin Monday, December 10th. There will be no practice during Weber School District Holiday Break (December 21st-January 2nd). Boys Basketball games will begin mid-January. All schedules will be posted at http://quickscores.com/whrc. NOVEMBER GOLDEN BASKETBALL WINNER Porter Thackeray has worked for Roy City Recreation since 2017. He has been chosen as the Golden Basketball winner because of his reliability and his superior work as a flag football referee. Porter is a senior at Roy High School where he plays varsity basketball and baseball. Following high school, Porter hopes to play college baseball, serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and pursue a career in federal law enforcement.
Melissa Senninger Roy Connection Account Manager 801-430-2888
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2-1-1 is a free phone number that can be reached 24/7 that provides information for and referrals to important community programs including: utility payment assistance, employment assistance, parenting support, public health clinics, support groups, legal aid, emergency food pantries, and a variety of nonprofit and government agencies. Call 2-1-1 (or 888-826-9790), text your zip code to 898211, download the 2-1-1 Utah App, email 211ut@uw.org, or search or chat online at 211ut.org to get the resources you need.
Annual House Lighting Contest The Roy City House Lighting Committee would like to invite all citizens to participate in the annual Roy City House lighting contest. Judging will be Dec. 14th-16th. Awards will be presented at City Council on Dec. 18, at 5:30 PM. To enter, provide your or nominee’s name, address, and phone number by calling Roy City Offices at 801-774-1000 or email us at admin@royutah.org; Entries for the contest must be received by 5:00 PM on Dec. 14th.
WHAT IS CODE RED? The Public Safety agencies of Weber County are using CodeRED, a high speed mass notification system to keep you safe in the event of an emergency. The System allows us to deliver emergency messages to you via phone call to your landline or mobile device and through text and email. You will know you have received a CodeRED alert when the number 866-419-5000 appears on your caller ID. If you missed any message details you can always dial the toll free number back, as many times as needed.
Sign Up Your Cell Phone and Receive Code Red Mobile Alerts Did you know that it is free to sign up your cell phone for CodeRED? It is also very important to do, because if your contact information is not in the database, or if you do not have a landline phone in your home, then you will not receive alerts if an emergency were in your area. Our alert system utilizes telephone numbers that are landline based. If you do not have a landline telephone, you will not receive a notification. By registering your cell phone, the mapping program will geographically code your cell phone to the address of your residence or work location. You will be able to tell the map where you want your cell phone to be tied to online at: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/11B885E194B7. ** If you need assistance to register your cell phone with CodeRED, or if you have questions please contact Weber County Emergency management at: 801-778-6682.
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STATISTICS TO SHARE The threat of winter fires is real. Use these statistics to help your community understand how severe these fires can be. • 890 people die in winter home fires each year. • $2 billion in property loss occurs each year from winter home fires. • Winter home fires account for only 8 percent of the total number of fires in the U.S., but result in 30 percent of all fire deaths. • Cooking is the leading cause of all winter home fires. • A heat source too close to combustibles is the leading factor contributing to the start of a winter home fire (15 percent). • 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the most common time for winter home fires.
Council Members: Jan Burrell - (801) 726-3606 jburrell@roycity.org Joe Paul - (801) 725-2356 jpaul@roycity.org Bryon Saxton - (801) 645-2015 bsaxton@roycity.org David E. Tafoya - (801) 884-6944 dtafoya@roycity.org Karlene Yeoman - (801) 725-6560 kyeoman@roycity.org Police:
Emergency 911 Business (801) 774-1070 Chief Carl G. Merino - cmerino@royutah.org
Fire:
(801) 774-1080 fire@royutah.org
Utilities:
(801) 774-1000
Parks & Recreation: (801) 774-1048 parksandrec@royutah.org Justice Court:
(801) 774-1051 courts@royutah.org
For more City information visit www.royutah.org City Council Meetings (NEW TIME) The Mayor and Council welcome your input and attendance at the City Council meetings held the first and third Tuesday of every month starting at 5:30pm at the Municipal Building. Check www.royutah.org for changes.
Service Requests Did you know you are a few clicks away from service? If you have a request for service (pothole, sign down, garbage can repairs, etc.) sign in to www.royutah.org/RequestTracker.aspx and click on the concerned request. Fill in the blanks and your request is on its way to us. ROY CONNECTION // December 2018 9
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December Calendar of Events SCHOOL EVENTS
Dec 14: Winter Dance 6 PM to 8 PM
ROY HIGH SCHOOL
Dec 18: Winter Band Concert 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Dec 1: Swim City Meet 8 AM to 9:30 AM
Dec 24 - Jan 2: No School - Winter Break
Dec 4: Choir Concert 7 PM to 9 PM Dec 5: Boys Basketball vs Ogden 7 PM to 8:30 PM Dec 6: Swim Meet vs. Bountiful 2:30 PM to 4 PM, District Honor Band Concert 7 PM to 9 PM Dec 7: Boys Basketball vs. Green Canyon 7 PM to 8:30 PM Dec 11: Boys Basketball vs. LCA 7 PM to 8:30 PM, Royal Choir at Assembly Hall Concert 6:30 PM to 8 PM Dec 12: Band Orchestra Festival 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Dec 4: Volleyball Playoff Game 3 PM to 5 PM
Dec 21-Jan 2: No Basketball Practices
Dec 7: Volleyball Championship Game 3 PM to 5 PM
Dec 25: Recreation office closed.
Dec 10: Boys Basketball Tryouts 3 PM to 5 PM, Choir Concert @ Roy High School 7 PM to 8:30 PM Dec 11: NAL Championship Game 3 PM to 5 PM, Orchestra Seasonal Concert @ RHS 7 PM to 7:30 PM Dec 14: Winter Dance 3 PM to 5 PM
Dec 18: Boys Basketball vs. Bonneville 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Dec 24 to Jan 2: No School - Winter Break
Dec 20: Swim Meet vs. Fremont 2:30 PM to 4 PM
ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Dec 21: Christmas Assembly, Early out at 12:30 PM
Dec 24 - Jan 2: No School - Winter Break
Dec 3: Winter Choir Concert 6:30 PM to 8 PM, School Play Tryouts 2:45 PM to 5 PM Dec 4: Volleyball Playoff game 3 PM to 4:30 PM, School Play Tryouts 2:45 PM to 5 PM Dec 6: School Play Tryouts 2:45 PM to 5 PM Dec 7: School Play Tryouts 2:45 PM to 5 PM, Volleyball Championship Game 3 PM to 4:30 PM Dec 10: Boys Basketball Tryouts 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM Dec 11: Orchestra Seasonal Concert 6:30 PM to 8 PM 10 ROY CONNECTION // December 2018
Dec 8: Boys Basketball Combine & Draft Dec 10: Boys Basketball Practices begin
Dec 17: Band Concert @ Roy High School 7 PM to 8:30 PM
ROY JR. HIGH
Dec 1-12: Miss Roy Giving Tree Clothing and Toy Drive
Sand Ridge Jr. High
Dec 13: Swim Meet vs. Layton 2:30 PM to 4 PM, Wrestling JV vs. Farmington 6 PM to 7 PM, Bar J Concert 7 PM to 9 PM, Wrestling Varsity vs. Farmington 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Dec 24 - Jan 2: No School - Winter Break
PARKS & RECREATION
Dec 19: Choir Concert @ Roy High School Auditorium 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Dec 21: Early Out
LIBRARY EVENTS LIBRARY - SOUTHWEST BRANCH
Dec 24: Recreation office closes at noon. Dec 31: Recreation office closes at noon.
ROY COMPLEX Dec 10: January Swim Lesson Registration Dec 21: January Water Aerobic Registration for New Class Members Dec 29: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at 10 AM
DECEMBER HOLIDAY HOURS Dec 21: Lap Swim 5 AM-1 PM Open Swim 1-8:30 PM Dec 22: Lap Swim 8-10 AM Open Swim 10 AM -7:45 PM Dec 23: Closed Dec 24: Lap Swim 5 AM-1 PM Open Swim 1-4 PM Dec 25: Closed Dec 26: Lap Swim 5 AM-1 PM Open Swim 1-8:30 PM
Dec 1-31: Bingo Squad! Pick up a bingo card loaded with suggestions for exploring new and amazing books. Follow the prompts, complete five in a row, and score a great prize! Each completed bingo card earns a raffle ticket for a monthly mega-prize.
Dec 27: Lap Swim 5 AM-1 PM Open Swim 1-8:30 PM
Dec 4: Visible Mending - 6:30 PM Ages 16 and up. Learn creative ways to repair your favorite threads.
Dec 30: Closed
Dec 8: Gingerbread Architect - 1 PM Ages 12 and under. Registration required. Learn how to design strong buildings, then create a gingerbread house of your own!!
Dec 28: Lap Swim 5 AM-1 PM Open Swim 1-8:30 PM Dec 29: Lap Swim 8-10 AM Open Swim 10AM-7:45 PM Dec 31: Lap Swim 5 AM-1 PM Open Swim 1-5 PM Jan 1: Closed Jan 2: Lap Swim 5 AM-1 PM Open Swim 1-8:30 PM
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SENIOR EVENTS Dec 4: 9 AM-11:30 AM Painting with Trish Dec 6: 11:30 AM Eileen Wood Speaking on Health and Emotions Dec 12: SENIOR CENTER WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL 12:30 Dec 12: 1:30 PM Christmas Party. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Served by Roy City Council members & Roy City Fire Department. Sign up at the front desk. Limited seating Dec 25-26 and Jan 1: Senior center will be closed for the Christmas Holiday. ENTERTAINMENT: Dec 4, 19 & 27: 12:30 PM BINGO Dec 5 - 11:30 AM SPOT & WALDO Dec 18 - 11:30 AM Linda Hammer on piano Dec 21 - 11:30 AM Garr Ashby
Dec 13 & 27 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Come out and Dance to 2nd Generation. Please continue to check at the front desk and on our board for new activities.
HOLIDAY FUN Bar J Wranglers Christmas Concert Dec 13: Tickets at roy.wsd.net Burger Stop Hayrides in the Park Dec 1, 14 & 15: 5:30 PM to 8 PM, Hayr Adults $2, Children $1 (5 & under FREE All Proceeds donated to charity. (burgerstoplayton.com)
Ogden Christmas Village
Nov 24 to Jan 1: 5 PM to Midnight 343 25th St. Ogden, FREE
Christmas Lights On Temple Square Nov 23 to Jan 2: Starting the day after Thanksgiving. 5-10 PM FREE Parade of Gingerbread Homes Dec 8th: 10 AM to 4 PM (preregister by Dec 5th) $15 You must pre-pay and pre-register by December 5th in order to reserve your gingerbread house kit. Supplies are limited at Young Hyundai 3333 Wall Avenue, Ogden UT .
Willard Bay / Fantasy at the Bay Nov 24-Dec 31: 5 PM-10 PM, Closed Christmas Day,
Electric Light Parade & Opening Ceremony Nov 24: 5:30 PM, 22nd St. Wash. Blvd. to 26th St., FREE (ogdencity.com) Santa will be on the last float of the parade.
$12 per vehicle (Monday - Thursday), $15 per vehicle on weekends
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Students ofAuthor the Month Local Spotlight: John Lott A Step Above
Ashley Ochoa
Kyle Miller
“Anyone can tell you the risk, a leader can see the reward.” –Ashley Ochoa
“Pain is temporary, greatness is forever – Muhammad Ali
AWARDS: Tutoring Certificate 2015, 2016, 2017 Attendance Certificate 2015 Certificate of Training: Professional Leadership Training 2017 Certificate of Training: Professional Leadership Training 2018 Service Hours Certificate 30 hours- 2015 50 hours- 2016 50 hours- 2017
AWARDS: 1st Team All Region Football Academic All Region 1st Team All Region Lacrosse 3.89 GPA High Honor Roll 2017, 2018, 2019 Nominated for Wasatch Peaks Scholarship Award- KJAZZ
L.I.A. (Latinos in Action) Student of the Month 2016 TITLES: L.I.A Vice President of Social 2017-2018 L.I.A. President 2018-2019 TALENTS: Bilingual Exceptional communication skills Strong leadership skills SERVICE: Sand Ridge Junior High- 30 service hours 2015-2016 RHS L.I.A. 50 hours 2016-2017 RHS L.I.A. 50 hours 2017-2018 Municipal Elementary School translator 2016 L.I.A. hygiene kit drive 2018 L.I.A. school supplies drive 2017 L.I.A. Christmas tree service project 2017 L.I.A. member 2015-Present
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TALENTS & HOBBIES Hunting with Family Fishing with Family Weight Lifting- squatting max 495 lbs Currently Offensive Tackle for Roy High School SERVICE: Laid sod at Emma Russel Park Laid sod with football team in the community at different people’s homes
Worked Roy Days Events 2017, 2018 10 hours 15 hours
Deliver Christmas Trees during Christmas Tree Jubilee Worked other Christmas Tree Jubilee Events
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Art Activities Monday Fun Day ADVENT CALENDAR
Supplies needed
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• The origin of the Advent calendar can be traced back to the 19th century. Early origins of the calendar were made from a chalk line for every day in December until Christmas Eve. Some calendars were made from 24 candles that led up to Christmas. Today advent calendars often contain a treat, like chocolate, for each day hidden behind a door or in a compartment. Advent calendars can be a fun family Christmas tradition. For us it is a fun way to build excitement for the holiday. I found this idea online and we are excited to use it this season. In each compartment I put five treats or toys for my 5 kiddos. It was fun finding their favorite treats to fill each cup. I’m excited to see how much fun my family will have with it this Christmas Season. Merry Christmas, we hope you enjoy this project.
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Poster board (cardboard is more stable) Small plastic cups Tissue paper (green, red and yellow) Glue gun with glue sticks Packing tape to go around the cup and tissue paper 24 candy or little toy prizes for each day. If you have multiple children you can do one for each child each day. Green toll paint
Project Time: 2 hours Project Cost: $35
THE BASE THE CUPS FINISH 1 IMAKE 2 IMAKE 3 Then used an old filled each cup with I glued each cardboard poster board from a project that my daughter did last year. I put my cups in a Christmas tree shape and traced them and then cut out the cardboard. I painted the cardboard green.
IDEAS to fill the cups: / chocolates / small stamps / yoyos / stickers / gum / bouncy balls / erasers
treats or inexpensive toys and then covered the cups with tissue paper in red or green. I then taped around the cup to hold the tissue paper in place. I did one in yellow to represent a star.
cup to the board and put a cute number on the cup. Starting December 1st the kids will be able to break into one cup a day to see what prize awaits inside.
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Moe’s Southwest Grill BY RYAN SPELTS
You can tell a lot about a place by the attitude of its employees. I
could tell immediately when we showed up to Moe’s Southwest Grill in Layton that this was a good place because the employees were engaged and smiling. It was late on a Saturday night after a huge group meal had just finished and they were still happy. Surprisingly, the restaurant was spotless after the big group had left. Michael Lin has been in the restaurant business for 35 years. When he decided to open his own restaurant, he founded Moe’s Southwest Grill that now has tow locations, one in Layton on Antelope Dr and the other in Clinton on 2000 W. Michael opened his first restaurant four years ago and has loved working with Moe’s which has 700 locations nationwide. He brings his own brand of management to his stores, treating employees like family. He has extremely high retention rates in an industry where that is not common. He also believes cleanliness is of the utmost importance. He passes every inspection with flying colors and the inspectors are always pleasantly surprised at how well they perform. I for one find this to be of utmost importance, there is nothing worse that seeing a dirty restaurant and wondering what the kitchen looks like. Moe’s Southwest doesn’t just deliver on
cleanliness and happy employees, they also have some awesome food. Starting with a food mission that includes fresh ingredients prepared daily with no microwaves, zero trans fat and no MSG. There isn’t even a freezer in the place. We are talking fresh. You can tell when you eat it too. Very delicious and fresh tasting with just the right amount of seasoning. The menu is a riot with meals with crazy names from pop culture. We enjoyed the Wrong Doug from Hangover “That is the wrong Doug!” (I had to YouTube it). My wife had the Close Talker, their salad named after the “Close Talker” scenes from Sein-feld. The restaurant is also very family friendly and lots of fun. My Wrong Doug was a mix of flavorful Chicken and Pork with beans, veggies and the best queso. It is like a southwest Mexican sandwich. I loved every bite, I could only finish half of it because they have unlimited fresh tortilla chips and salsa. I might have eaten too many of those … nah! It was a good choice. My wife got the Close Talker which is a delicious salad, she opted for the grilled steak and it was awesome. I had a few bites of it too. The Chipotle Ranch is delicious and they have other traditional options too.
I have to say my favorite part was the queso and chips. They have
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white queso and chili con queso which we just had to bring some home. The kids loved it too. Michael mentioned a local family that saves $1000 a year because of his queso. The husband said they used to have to travel twice per year to San Diego for authentic queso. Now they only have to go once because they can get their queso fix at Moe’s. I have a special fondness for queso too, we had an anniversary trip to San Diego where I was introduced to the creamy cheesy delicious sauce. As soon as I tried Moe’s Queso, I was taken back there. This stuff is the sort of thing you find yourself licking out of the little condiment bowl and not caring who is watching. Yum! Plus there is an assortment of salsas which are awesome. If you are like me and don’t like when salsa is branded as hot but it really isn’t, well, they actually have hot salsa! It's awesome. A local favorite that is offered year round is their pineapple cucumber salsa. For your date night or family dinner out, I highly recommend giving Moe’s a visit.
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Christmas Cookies with a Kiss By Melissa Spelts
These were my favorite Christmas cookies as a child. I especially loved helping my mom take the wrappers off the Hershey Kisses. My mom would always have to buy extra kisses because I would sneak a few into my mouth instead of on the cookies. This year we tried something festive with the peppermint white chocolate kisses and they are surprisingly delicious.
Grandma Spelts’ Honey Butter Popcorn by Melissa Spelts
Ryan’s mom makes some amazing dishes and this is one of Ryan’s favorite treats during the holidays because it is the perfect amount of sweetness (not too overwhelming) and buttery goodness. When our family gets together it means a lot of mouths looking for something to munch on. This makes a batch big enough to please the masses. First, pop your corn, make sure and remove all the un-popped kernels. Seriously! This is a very important step. This stuff is so yummy and your family will eat it with such enthusiasm that someone will break a tooth if they hit a kernel. So go through it again!
½ C. peanut butter ½ C. butter ½ C. sugar ½ C. brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg 1 ⅓ C. flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp. salt 24 Hershey Kisses (unwrapped) Preheat oven to 350°. Put all ingredients in mixer and beat until smooth. Roll into small balls and bake for 1012 minutes. Once cooked, place a Hershey Kiss (chocolate or peppermint) in the center of each cookie. Yummy!
We use 5 scoops (of the little lid on top) of kernels in our air popper 2 C. butter 1 C. honey (we like the Cox delicious cream honey - unfiltered) 4 C. sugar 1 C. whipping cream Add butter, honey, sugar and whipping cream in a pot and bring to a boil until you get to a “soft ball stage” (235° - 240°) At this temperature, if you drip a small amount of the syrupy mixture into cold water, it will form a soft, flexible ball. If you remove the ball from the water, it will flatten like a pancake after a few moments in your hand. This is how you will know that the mixture is ready. This is the perfect temperature to keep the caramel soft and delicious. Stir into the popcorn. CONNECTIONPUBLISHING //December 2018 15
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