Roy Connection January 2019

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January 2019

Welcome to 2019!

This month's soup recipe will warm you up page 13 City News Events Calendar What to Eat: La Puente

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irst, let me formally welcome all the new Roy residents who were part of the Weber County annexation process. We are excited to have you part of the City and encourage you to play an active role in helping us make this community better. Your ideas, suggestions, and personal involvement is welcome and important to us.

Please join us at our City Council meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

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 EDITORS Heather Godfrey WRITERS Robert Dandoy Melissa Spelts

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As we begin the New Year, let me share some of the important issues we will be working on over the next 12 months. In the upcoming months, UDOT will be "We look forward completing the SR-97 (5600 South) Environmental to continuing Assessment study. The study is assessing the traffic issues our efforts to we are currently experiencing on that State road. That study is expected to be completed sometime at the end of enhance the quality of life of 2019. Once that assessment is complete, we hope to work UDOT, the Wasatch Front Regional Council, and our community." with our legislators to get the funding and priority set to start making improvements. It may take a few years to get started, but the ground work will be established.

Recently Roy City issued a contract to help develop long range plans for business developments along 1900 West and residential / business developments around the Front-Runner Station. We anticipate the contractor will deliver a plan that will be incorporated in the City General Plan once completed and approved. This will provide a road map into the future. The process over the next few months will welcome community input, so please consider sharing your ideas. In January we will start up our Business Advisory Board with the main focus to review and help us update our current City ordinances in an effort to establish a “Business Friendly” community. Business development is one of our main focus areas and we will continue moving forward on it. We expect to see a couple commercial businesses occupy some of those empty store fronts along 1900 West. In addition, we plan to continue working with Ogden City in establishing a partnership to boost economic development at the airport.

In 2019 we will continue our efforts to secure property for a new cemetery, focus our resources to enhance the Municipal Park, develop plans on the usage of the old library on 4800 South, see the arrival of our new firetruck, and keep working to bring a new theater to the community. Watch for our “Adopt a Trail” program to unfold in the spring. We plan to ask residents to help with maintaining good, clean pathways for everyone to enjoy.

There are a number of exciting projects in the works and we look forward to continuing our efforts to enhance the quality of life of our community. We can’t do it alone! We need your voice and ideas to help us move forward. Please join us in our Council meetings with an invitation to share your concerns and ideas. You are always welcome to send us information through the City’s website or emails. Your issues are our issues.

–Robert Dandoy, Mayor

Disclaimer: The paid advertisements contained within the Syracuse Connection magazine are not endorsed or recommended by Connection Publishing or Syracuse City. Therefore, neither party may be held liable for the business practices of these companies. The City is also not responsible for any content in the magazines except for that which they directly submit for print.

Stay connected! www.royconnection.com The City's website has information on every department in the city.

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JANUARY

2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS ON OUR COVER

15 10 Calendar of Events 13 Stuffed Pepper Soup 14 What to Eat: La Puente

Sections 5 CIT Y NEWS

Cover Photo by Melissa Spelts

10 COMMUNIT Y Calendar of events • Announcements Monday Fun Day Activites

13 FOOD CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

14 PL ACES What to Eat

Roy Connection Roy_Connection

letter from the editor Happy New Year! This is a great issue with a feature article about goals and a new addition to our What to Eat section. We hope you enjoy the articles and coupons in this new ongoing section. Also make sure to follow us online as we are running monthly contests sponsored by advertisers and run on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Just search Roy Connection Utah and follow us. Let’s make 2019 our best year yet!

Ryan Spelts, Publisher Ryan and Melissa Spelts

Questions or comments? ryan@connectiopub.com or (801)721-3762 Website: www.royconnection.com

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CITY NEWS

City of Roy Updates City Manager Year in Review Jason Poulsen

At the close of 2018, I would to look back at the accomplishments, achievements and successes Roy City had this past year. I would like to thank all the residents for being patient with us as we truly made Roy City better in 2018. I would like to thank all the Roy City employees for all their hard work and tireless effort in making Roy better in 2018.

Many beautification projects throughout the city included remodeling Taco Bell, the famous Burger Bar wall, Wendy’s, KFC, Burrito Grande, and street lights along main street to name a few.

In 2018 we had some great economic development happen in our City. Framing of a new Kidz-Town located on 5700 S, a new Burger King slated in the Harmons Plaza, Intermountain Health Care will start reconstruction of a brand new two story building on Main Street, also a new $20 million redevelopment project on Midland Dr. will encompass mixed use development. We created a loan funding program through our Redevelopment Agency to assist businesses coming into Roy like the Sun Ridge Assisted Living facility along 5600 S to open this year, Lolo’s Barbecue on 5600 S, and three new car washes just to name a few.

One of the most exciting projects I was able to be a part of was the purchase of MOWEDA property which was the juvenile detention center owned by the State of Utah. We were able to purchase the building and land for $55,000 against the sale price of $950,000 the State was seeking.

We were able to establish this new Roy Connection magazine that offers a much better reading experience and more information about what is going on in the city.

You also may have noticed the new George S. Whalen Park on the north end of the city. This park looks amazing and is no doubt, the nicest park in Roy. We also put Municipal Park into this budget year for some renovations and a fresh look.

We were able to establish this new Roy Connection magazine that offers a much better reading experience and more information about what is going on in the City. It offers better business insight with additional information as to what is going on in our Schools.

Construction is slated for the new Roy Junior High this year. An environmental impact study for widening 5600 S. and revamping I-15 interchange will also be completed in 2019.

Roy City just completed the Fiscal Year 2018 Audit and did wonderfull. At our December 18 City Council meeting they reported on the Audit and applauded our city for being fiscally responsible.

I have loved my time working alongside all the Residents and employees of Roy that are tirelessly trying to make this City better every day. Thank you for the opportunity to learn from you and for trusting me to continue to provide a safe community through innovation, respect and teamwork where people want to live, work and play.

Beautification Committee Review The Roy City Beautification Committee and City staff have worked very hard on several beautification efforts throughout the city. The committee continues to work on improving and beautifying Roy City. The group has some exciting projects planned for the coming year.

Completed projects: • Riverdale Rd and 1900 W. intersection: waterfall, rock wall and islands.

• Riverdale Road - Welcome to Roy sign • 95 new street lights and banners on 1900 W. • 6000 S. trailhead parking lot and bathroom • Electronic message board at the Roy City municipal building • Home of the Royals sign, street light and banner • 4000 S and 4800 S. roundabouts • 4400 S. and Airport Road – Welcome to Roy sign • 1900 W. and Hinckley Airport FY19 Beautification Projects: • Historical Markers • Launch of 2019 Adopt a Trail program.

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CITY NEWS

CIT Y NEWS

Complex Corner

YOGA CLASSES

Located at: 2150 W 4700 S (801) 774-1050

SENIOR EXERCISES

See Calendar on Pg. 10 for January Holiday Hours

(Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass)

Mondays / Wednesdays 6:30 AM & Tuesdays / Thursdays 7 PM (Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass)

Classic: Mondays /Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 AM Cardio: Tuesdays / Thursdays 9 AM & Fridays 10 AM

*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 recreation 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. We are not able to move children around the day of class (if they were registered in the worng level), 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

Parks & Recreation BOYS BASKETBALL Our High School Recreation League plays on Monday nights at Roy High. All other Boys Basketball Recreation Leagues play on Saturdays at one of the following locations: Roy Jr. High, Roy High, Sand Ridge Jr. High, Hope Center, Quest Academy and Rocky Mountain Jr. High. Come out to support the teams! Find schedules at https://www.quickscores.com/whrc.

JR. JAZZ BOYS BASKETBALL PARTICIPANTS Your FREE Utah Jazz ticket will be for the game on February 23rd against the Dallas Mavericks! When the vouchers become available to us, they will be sent to the email address registered on your account.

DO YOU WANT TO BE A

WATER AEROBICS (Class Dates: Feb 4 - Mar 1) 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: February 1 Cost:

THIS SUMMER?

Non Pass-holders: $30 Pass-holders: $20 Seniors: $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 Mondays 7 PM & Wednesdays 6 PM (Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass)

WOMEN'S STRENGTH TRAINING Mondays / Wednesdays & Fridays 8:45 AM (Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass)

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There is no better way to get your foot in the door to the

Roy AQUATIC CENTER

than by taking a RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING CLASS AT THE ROY COMPLEX

Classes all

SPRING the cost is

beginning in January

ONLY $150.00!

PRE-REQUISITES FOR THE CL ASS:

•Must be able to swim 300 yards (breast stroke and front crawl) •Must be able to swim 20 yards, retrieve a brick at the bottom of the pool, swim back to start point with brick within a minute and forty second period

GOLDEN BASKETBALL WINNER Ben McBride has worked for the Roy City Recreation Department since early 2016. Ben has been chosen as the Golden Basketball winner for both his reliability and superior work as a basketball referee. Ben graduated from Roy High School in 2017 and plans to leave for a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Louisville, Kentucky on January 16th. After his mission, he wants to become a business owner.

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 have prepared the following guide so that you understand the value you can bring and responsibility you are taking on (see website). Please understand that adopting a trail puts you as the first line of protection of a very special and natural resource.

New Year New Marketing!

Melissa Senninger Roy Connection Account Manager 801-430-2888

MelissaS@connectionpub.com

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How the Program Works The Roy City Parks and Recreation Department will assist you in determining which trail section 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 • Clear brush • Litter pickup • Identify major concerns • Report graffiti • Report illegal activity To adopt a section, all you have to do is choose a section on our Trail Map, read the Adopt a Trail Guidelines, then fill out and submit Trail Application. Once your application has been accepted you will sign the Adopt a Trail Agreement.

You can find all of these at https://www.royutah. org/367/Adopt-A-Trail . Please contact the Parks and Recreation Trail Coordinator, Emily Miller, with questions 801-774-1048.

TURNING 65 THIS YEAR? Medicare can be confusing

Chuck Moore (801) 698-3625

Not happy with your Medicare plan?

I can help. Call me for a free consultation.

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CITY NEWS reducing behavior problems, increasing motivation, and building assets that contribute to life-long responsibility and resiliency in children and youth. Caregivers learn how to preserve and enhance the child’s self-concept, teach children how to own and solve the problems they create, share the control and decision-making, combine consequences with high levels of empathy and warmth, and build the adult-child relationship.

Guiding Good Choices- Mondays February 25th – March 25th, 2019 6:00-8:00pm at Weber County Library Southwest Branch- Roy

As a coalition, the Roy Communities That Care is dedicated to partnering with and supporting many organizations to help strengthen the youth in our Roy Community.

We are working toward having a tremendous impact on the community by using the evidence based coalition model of Communities that Care (CTC). The Social Development Research Group from the University of Washington has research showing that youth from communities that implement CTC were 25% - 33% less likely to have health and behavior problems than youth from control communities.

Specifically: 25% Less likely to have initiated delinquent behavior 35% less likely to have initiated the use of alcohol 33% less likely to have initiated cigarette use Did you know Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah has children waiting to be matched with a caring adult mentor? Some of those children are waiting right here in Roy. “81% of former Littles surveyed agree their Big gave them hope and changed their perspective of what they thought possible.” (www. bigmentor.org) Find out more about how to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah by signing up to volunteer at www.bbbsu.org or calling (801) 313-0303. If becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister isn’t right for you at this time, visit www.bbbsu.org to find other great ways to help support mentoring relationships for these children- Jill E. Sundstrom, Chief Operating Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah.

A mindfulness-based curriculum for adolescents created for classroom or group settings. This curriculum is intended to strengthen attention and emotion regulation, cultivate wholesome emotions like gratitude and compassion, expand the repertoire of stress \management skills, and help participants integrate mindfulness into daily life. Each lesson includes age-appropriate discussion, activities, and opportunities to practice mindfulness in a group setting.

Register for these and other workshops at www.weberhs.net/ prevention How can people help with the Roy Communities That Care Coalition? Get involved! The coalition’s success is dependent on local residents getting involved. There are opportunities for all levels of commitment whether it be serving on the Community Board, a workgroup, or helping at an event.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Janae Terry (801) 476-3659 or jaterry @wsd.net

ENJOY MORE TIME AND SAVINGS FOR THE LITTLE THINGS ■ Evening appointments

■ Farmers HelpPoint 24/7 claims service

Joshua L Cottle

Upcoming Workshops and Trainings in Roy:

Your Local Agent 2050 W 5700 S ROY, UT 84067 JCOTTLE1@FARMERSAGENT.COM https://agents.farmers.com/jcottle1

Love & Logic- Thursdays January 17th – February 21st, 2019 6:00-8:00pm at Freedom Elementary School

Call 801.775.0424 today!

An evidence-based six week program provides parents and caregivers with practical strategies for preventing and

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CITY NEWS

Utility Rate Increase The Roy City Council has approved the following bi-monthly rate increases effective January 1, 2019. The rate increase for recycle is ONLY for residents who currently have recycling and is a result of an increase from the service provider due to the effects of China's "National Sword". If you wish to opt out of the recycle program, please call or come into the Roy City Utility office during the month of JUNE. • Recycle $ 9.36 to $11.82 • Water Base Rate $14.77 to $16.77 • Water Usage First 18,000 gal. (per 1,000 gal.) $ .82 to $ .84 Next 12,000 gal. (per 1,000 gal.) $1.46 to $ 1.50 Next 10,000 gal. (per 1,000 gal.) $1.63 to $ 1.69 Over 40,000 gal. (per 1,000 gal.) $1.84 to $ 1.92

2019 Dumpster Dates April 8 – April 20 / September 30 – October 12 Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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 Graves at the cemetery are not cleared off from the last Thursday of October to the last Thursday of January. Each party is responsible for clearing off graves during this time.

Christmas Tree Recycle Roy residents may still drop of their live Christmas trees to the Public Works until January 17 to be recycled. The yard is located at 5460 S. 2700 W. in Roy. • Please do not bring boxes or wrapping • You will be asked to show proof of address • You can bring glass and metal year round during business hours to public works.

Key Community Contacts Mayor: Robert Dandoy - (801) 774-1028 rdandoy@royutah.org 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 Roy Offices:

(801) 774-1000

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.

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COMMUNITY

January Calendar of Events ROY JR. HIGH

ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

ROY HIGH SCHOOL

Jan 4: Boys Basketball Game Roy vs Wahlquist 3 PM to 4:30 PM

Jan 11: Teacher’s Professional Learning Day- No School

Jan 2: Boys Basketball vs. Bear River 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Jan 8: Boys Basketball TH Bell vs Roy 3 PM to 4:30 PM

Jan 18: Early Out (Roy Elementary only)

Jan 3: Wrestling vs. Box Elder 6 PM to 7 PM, Girls Basketball vs. Olympus 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM, Wrestling vs.

Box Elder 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Jan 10: Boys Basketball Roy vs. South

Jan 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School

Jan 11: Teacher’s Professional Learning Day- No School

PARKS & RECREATION

SCHOOL EVENTS

Jan 4: Swim Meet vs. Woods Cross, Farmington Box Elder & Viewmont 3:30 PM to 5 PM, Wrestling – Richardson Memorial Jan 5: Wrestling – Richardson Memorial Jan 8: Boys Basketball vs.

Taylorsville 7 PM to 8:30 PM Jan 10: Wrestling vs. Bountiful 7 PM to 8:30 PM Jan 11: Teacher’s Professional Learning Day- No School, Girls Basketball vs. Woods Cross 3:30 PM to 5 PM, Boys Basketball vs. Woods Cross 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Jan 15: Boys Basketball Snowcrest vs. Roy 3 PM to 4:30 PM Jan 18: Boys Basketball Roy vs.

Sandridge 3 PM to 4:30 PM

Jan 7: Basketball Coaches Meeting

Jan 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School

Jan 19: No Basketball Games

Jan 23: Boys Basketball BYE Jan 24: State Honor Choir Jan 25: State Honor Choir, Boys Basketball Rocky vs. Roy 3 PM to 4:30 PM Jan 29: Boys Basketball Roy vs Orion 3 PM to 4:30 PM

Jan 12: First Day of Basketball Games

ROY COMPLEX Jan 14: February swim lesson registration Feb 1: Water aerobic registration for new class members

JANUARY HOLIDAY HOURS Jan 1: Closed

Jan 15: Girls Basketball vs.

Viewmont 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Sand Ridge Jr. High

Jan 16: Boys Basketball vs.

Viewmont 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Jan 4: Boys Basketball @ TH Bell 3 PM to 5 PM

Jan 17: Wrestling vs. Viewmont 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Jan 8: Boys Basketball South @ Sand Ridge 3 PM to 5 PM

Jan 18: Girls Basketball vs. Box Elder 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM, Boys Basketball vs. Box Elder 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Jan 10: Boys Basketball @ Snowcrest 3 PM to 5 PM

Jan 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School

Jan 1, 2, 11 & 21: No Basketball Practices

Jan 11: Teacher’s Professional Learning Day - No School

Jan 2: Lap Swim 5-1 PM Open Swim 1 PM -8:30 PM Jan 11: Lap Swim 5-1 PM Open Swim 1 PM -8:30 PM Jan 21: Lap Swim 5-1 PM Open Swim 1 PM -8:30 PM

SENIOR CENTER

Jan 15: Boys Basketball BYE

Jan 1: Center Closed HAPPY NEW YEAR

Jan 22: Girls Basketball vs. Woods Cross 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Jan 18: Boys Basketball vs. Roy Jr. High 3 PM to 5 PM

Jan 2: 11:30 AM SPOT & WALDO

Jan 24: Wrestling vs. Woods Cross 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Jan 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School

Jan 25: Girls Basketball vs. Bountiful 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM, Boys Basketball vs. Bountiful 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Jan 22: Honors Orchestra @ Bonnevile High School 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Jan 10: 11 AM - 1 PM Come out and Dance to 2nd Generation, Snowman Tea SOCK Exchange.

Jan 26: Swim Meet Region 8 AM to 9:30 AM, Royal Ball 8 PM to 11 PM

Jan 23: Boys Basketball @ Rocky Mountain 3 PM to 5 PM, Honors Orchestra @ Bonneville High School 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Jan 29: Girls Basketball vs.

Farmington 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Jan 25: Boys Basketball vs. Orion Jr. High 3 PM to 5 PM Jan 29: Boys Basketball @ North Ogden 3 PM to 5 PM

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Jan 8: 11:30 AM Linda Hammer on piano

Jan 16: 11:30 AM Garr Ashby Jan 17: 12:00PM Foot Clinic & Legal service (Legal service is by appointment) Jan 16 & 24: 12:30 PM BINGO Jan 24: 11 AM - 1 PM Come out and Dance to 2nd Generation.

Please continue to check at the front desk and on our board for new activities.

COMMUNITY

FUN THINGS TO DO TUBING: Soldier Hollow Nordic Center General Admission: Weekdays Weekends Child (3-5) $12 $13 Youth (6-12) $18 $23 Adults (13+) $20 $25

Tubing or ice skating is a great winter activity for family and friends!

ICE SKATING: Weber State Ice Sheet $5.50 Youth (3-17) $6.50 Adults (18+) EXPLORE ICE CASTLES: Midway, Utah General Admission: Weekdays Weekends Child (age 4-11) $7.95 $10.95 Adults (12 +) $9.95 $15.95 HILL AEROSPACE MUSEUM: Fly through History! Mon - Sat 9 AM to 4:30 PM Admission is Free

SWORDSMANSHIP

ONE MONTH $49 Includes Wooden Practice Sword

In Gym Only

20% OFF Uniform January Only In Gym Only

FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

PARENT TRAINS FREE with regular priced youth (Taekwondo or Kick boxing) In Gym Only

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COMMUNITY

Monday Fun Day Activities

HOW TO HAVE FUN WHEN IT'S TOO COLD OUTSIDE

BY MELISSA SPELTS

I don’t know about your family, but on those cold days, especially if we don’t have snow, we find ourselves spending way too much time in front of electronics. Coming up with ideas to keep the kiddos entertained on those days can be quite challenging. Pinterest has loads of ideas. Crafts, games, sewing projects and baking ideas to choose from – I usually go there for ideas. I like to keep it simple. I call this the “Fun Jar.” I come up with several ideas and write or type them up on strips of paper. I then put them in a mason jar. We will usually do one or two of the activities each day. Everyone gets a turn to draw the next activity. After these fun activities that don’t involve screens, I always feel like my family is happier and I feel a little closer to my children.

Twister is good for ALL ages!

Fun from past years with our family:

playing Twister and making paper airplanes

CONNECT WITH US-I hope you enjoy this fun activity. We would love to hear from you. Let us know how you stay entertained on those frigid winter days.

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THE FUN JAR IS FULL OF FAMILY ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE FROM Here are a few ideas to start with:

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Hide and Seek

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Airplane flying contests

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Build a fort - or pitch a tent in your living room

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Go to the library - read a book

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Make a race car track out of cardboard for the hot wheels.

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Shoot plastic cups with nerf gun

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Play tic tac toe

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Play a board or card game (Uno is a favorite around here)

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Make a hopscotch with scotch tape on the carpet and play

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Build an obstacle course in a room with obstacles that the kids have to go over or under or round. Time them to see if they get faster as they practice.

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Bake something yummy (cookies, bread, cinnamon rolls)

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If there is snow - sledding, build a snowman, bring in a bowl full of snow and let little kids play inside. You can also make snow cones with fresh fallen snow.

Soup's On!

Cooking Instructions: Set a large soup pot over medium high heat.

Add the olive oil and ground beef. Cook until beef is almost fully browned.

Add the onions and cook just until they start to soften. Add the bell peppers and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until the peppers are crisp-tender.

Add the diced tomatoes, sauce, and paste to the pot.

Then add the spices, seasonings, and the sugar.

Stuffed Pepper Soup

by Shauna Havey

If you're a fan of stuffed bell peppers, you will love this hearty, warm winter soup. All the robust Italian flavors in the classic baked dish are here, but in an easy to throw together, one pot meal. Serve this soup with or without rice, just don't be tempted to add it in before the soup cooks or it will absorb all the delicious broth. I like to serve mine with a sprinkle of cheese and a little fresh parsley on top.

Pour in the broth, stir to combine all the ingredients, and bring soup up to a simmer.

Simmer for 10-12 minutes to meld the flavors.

When the soup is heated through, add a scoop of cooked rice to each serving bowl. Ladle the soup on top, then sprinkle on some cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 pounds lean ground beef 2/3 Cup diced red onion 4 bell peppers (any color) seeded and diced 2 tsp. minced garlic One 15.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes One 8 ounce can tomato sauce 2 Tbsp. tomato paste 2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary 1.5 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 quart beef broth Cooked white rice, chopped parsley, and shredded mozzarella for serving (optional)

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PLACES

335 12th St., Ogden UT (801) 393-6697

Other locations in Salt Lake City, Taylorsville, West Jordan & Centerville

La Puente

BY RYAN SPELTS

There is something to be said about homemade food. It has a delicious freshness that is just unmatched in mass produced food.

La Puente Homemade Mexican Food is an example of how delicious homemade can be.

Chips and salsa both made on site and you can tell a difference. The thin yet crispy texture of the chips is perfect and the salsa spot on. They also make their sauces and tortillas from scratch.

I can personally tell in the flavors that everything is very fresh and delicious.

One of their signature dishes is the Chile Verde sauce which while traditionally is green, is actually a slight orange color at La Puente with their proprietary blend of seasoning, and it is delicious!

People travel favorites from all over Utah just for their Chile Verde.

Chile Verde Regulars from all over Utah love this signature dish

Tortillas + Chips & Salsa Homemade, fresh and so delicious.

Authentic flavor.

Traditional Mexican rice and refried beans are also fresh made, there are no cans in the back.

Everything is made onsite or nearby and it shows in the flavors.

We had a chance to meet Jesus who is the son of the owner, Jesus Sr. Jesus Sr. immigrated to the United States in the mid 1980s and started working as bus boy and dish washer at a Mexican restaurant. He worked himself up through the restaurant business in different positions. As immigrants often do, he saw the limitless opportunity that is uniquely American and he saved up his money and purchased his first franchise La Puente restaurant in 2005 in Bountiful UT, then relocated to Ogden in 2011.

La Puente was started in Salt Lake City and is patterned after New Mexican food. In the 1500’s New Mexico was still part of Mexico and the mixing of their traditional foods and flavor with imported European cuisine, especially from Spain, were the predecessors to the food you can today enjoy at La Puente.

It is called New Mexico Mexican Cuisine.

The original La Puente was founded by the Tovar Family in Salt Lake they started offering limited franchises to people with the same values and with the same focus on fresh delicious food.

In 2011 Jesus Barbosa opened our local La Puente on 12th St. just west of Washington Blvd. They are in the building where Fazolis was previously located. Jesus does a majority of the cooking and is very particular about the flavors and freshness of the food. Being a family business, his son who goes by Jesse has grown up in the business and helps run the restaurant today. Their desire is to have a family restaurant that people will want to come back to over

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Jesse is often the face of the business as he is out serving tables and interacting with their customers. He was joined by his uncle and a cousin the night we visited the restaurant. He loves working with his family and meeting and interacting with his customers every day. He also loves that he gets to see his parents every day. That is a commendable sign that an adult man loves seeing his mom and dad every day.

Some other customer favorites are the Enchiladas, Burritos, Tacos, and most love smothering the dishes in their signature Chile Verde sauce with melted cheese. Jesus Sr has even added several dishes to the menu including a delicious Shrimp Cocktail, Carne Asada and Fish Street Tacos.

We recommend stopping by for a lunch or dinner at La Puente, your tongue will thank you.

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