Roy Connection November 2018

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November 2018

THANKSGIVING ISSUE! • City News • Events Calendar • Students of the Month • History of George E. Wahlen • Apple or Cherry Pie Recipe

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CIT Y NEWS

Mayor's Message Keeping the Community Connected

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rowing up it seems from November to March there was always snow on the ground.

I was accustomed to shoveling snow once I arrived home from school. Recent years we have seen a shift in the weather pattern. Last year I fired up my snow blower three times all winter. Quite a change from my boyhood days. Given the new norm that we live in, it was time to address a City ordinance that was dated and needed adjustment.

"Our Roy City businesses provide more than the typical location convenience, they provide a lot more."

You may have seen the signs on our streets. The ones that address winter parking restrictions not allowing any vehicle to stop, stand, or park on any City street from 1 am until 7 am from November 15 through March 15. There was a time when these restrictions were useful in clearing the roads of vehicles so that our snow removal teams could get out and try to make a safe and efficient flow of traffic. There is no longer a good argument to restrict parking for 121 days if there is only 4 days in which there is snow on the ground.

In an effort to bring City ordinances more in line with current conditions, the new winter parking restrictions read, “No person shall park or leave a vehicle on any city street when it is snowing or snow is on the street”. Please helps us by removing vehicles so that our snowplow teams can do their part in providing a safe roadway.

Why buy local? As we inch closer to Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Free Shipping Day, and Super Saturday sales events we need to take a serious look at our local businesses. Our Roy City businesses provide more than the typical location convenience, they provide a lot more. According to “Local First Utah,” studies show that for every dollar spent locally, four times more of that dollar stays in our economy. Local businesses create more jobs per consumer dollar spent. You might be surprised to read this, but local business innovation ensures marketplace diversity, with a wider selection of choices, keeping prices lower over the long term.

Possibly the most important reason for you to shop local is that most of the available sales tax revenue comes back to the City. When you make a purchase within Roy City, 50% of the available sales tax revenue collected by the state is returned to the City. The other 50% collected in the City is combined with other cities' sales taxes and distributed back to the cities based on population numbers. The more sales tax revenue the City receives, the less the City needs to depend on property taxes.

By choosing independent and local businesses in Roy City, you are supporting our economic community and keeping the American Dream alive by nurturing entrepreneurship.

Please stay connected and involved in our local government. Your issues are our issues.

Robert Dandoy, Mayor

Stay connected!

The City's website has information on every department in the City.

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table of contents

from the Editor

NOVEMBER ISSUE

Fall is officially here and it feels great. Though I think we got robbed a little with fall colors, it was so dry this year that things went brown before changing colors and the rain came a little too late. We hope you enjoy this month's edition of Roy Connection magazine.

We loved hearing from many Melissa and Ryan Spelts of you who enjoyed the first issue and hope to hear from many more of you. Let us know what you think and what you would like to see in future publications. I echo what the mayor has said about shopping locally. We have had the opportunity to interact with many Roy businesses, in fact they are the way we can publish this magazine. Support them when you can and let them know you saw their ad so they will keep advertising. Have a happy Thanksgiving and don’t eat too much!

Ryan Spelts, Publisher

CONNECT WITH US!

2018

15 DEPARTMENTS 5 | City News

12 | Students of the Month

10 | Community

13 | History of George Wahlen

15 | Food

Calendar Announcements

News, contests, photos from readers and lots more! We love hearing from you! royconnection.com ON OUR COVER Calendar of Events page 10 History of George Wahlen page 13 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts PUBLICATION DESIGN Robert Dodd

AD DESIGN Robert Dodd Ryan Spelts

WRITERS Robert Dandoy Melissa Spelts

EDITOR Heather Godfrey

The Roy Connection is published monthly by Connection PublishingŠ www.royconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com | (801)721-3762

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Cover Photo by Melissa Spelts

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

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CIT Y NEWS

City of Roy Updates Air Force Offers Air Sampling In Roy Hill Air Force Base has begun contacting homes and businesses near areas of groundwater contamination coming from the base, to notify them that potentially harmful chemical vapors from the groundwater could be entering their homes or workplaces. Those in the affected areas will receive a certified letter from the Air Force explaining the issue and providing instructions on how to have the air inside the home or business tested. Tests will begin in October and go through March of 2019. If vapors are found above established action levels, the Air Force will take steps to prevent those vapors from entering the home or building. The drinking water has not been affected by the contamination.

The Air Force has been testing the air inside homes around Hill since 2003. As always, the testing is free, as are any future mitigation efforts. If you do not receive a certified letter, your home or business is not within an area of concern. Information about the program, including maps showing the areas eligible for sampling, is available at www.hill.af.mil/IAP.

Roy City Business Advisory Board Economic development is an important part of the future of Roy City. As we work towards improving some level of economic growth it requires that the City perform a self-assessment of current policies and ordinances in order to help achieve a “Business Friendly Community”.

Recently the Mayor was given authority by the City Council to establish a Business Advisory Board with authority to review all regulations and policies governing business development.

This Board will report directly to the City Council with recommendations for the City to consider. Volunteer citizen advisory boards are an integral part of local government. Their primary purpose is to provide advice from a citizen’s perspective, in this case, with a focus on economic development. Having an advisory board to discuss, analyze, formulate, and forward welldeveloped, thoughtful recommendations to the City Council would be a great addition and would provide the assistance needed when formulating public policy.

Here’s where you come in. If you have the time and are willing to be part of an effort to help make Roy City a “Business Friendly Community,” please apply.

The application is available online at bit.ly/2CYS91v. It should be noted that you need to be a resident and/or Roy City business owner to be considered. From the applicants, the Economic Development Committee will select the right qualified candidates to part of this seven member advisory board. Please consider joining us and help us make a difference.

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?

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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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CIT Y NEWS

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

NOVEMBER HOLIDAY HOURS Nov 21 - Lap Swim 5AM-1PM, Open Swim 1-8:30 PM Nov 22 - Thanksgiving - CLOSED Nov 23 - Facility & Open Swim 12-6pm

SWIMMING LESSONS Roy Complex offers swimming lessons Jan. thru Nov. Sign up dates are the second Monday of each month, for the following month. Level 5,6 & Scout merit badge classes are only offered in the summer. Adult classes are offered in October for beginner and intermediate swimmers and advanced classes in November.

Cost: Age 0-5 $35, Age 6-14 $40, Adult $50.

Online registration for January will begin Dec 10.

WATER AEROBICS (Nov. 26 - Dec. 20) 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: Nov. 19-20 Current Enrolled Changing Class Time: Nov. 21 New Class Members: Nov. 23

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Non Pass-holders: $30 $28

Pass-holders: $20 $18

Seniors: $15 $15 No Classes: Thursdays, Dec. 6, 13, 20 Make up Class Fri. Nov. 30 & Fri. Dec. 14

Get Fit, Have Fun, Make Friends ZUMBA CLASSES Mon. 7 PM & Wed. 6 PM (Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass)

WOMEN'S STRENGTH TRAINING M, W, F 8:45 AM (Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass)

YOGA CLASSES M, W 6:30 AM & T, Th 7 PM (Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass)

SENIOR EXERCISES Classic: M, T, Th 10 AM Cardio: T, Th 9 AM & Fri. 10 AM (Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass) 6 ROY CONNECTION // November 2018

Parks & Recreation 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.

BEGINNER & GIRLS JR. JAZZ BASKETBALL Come out on Saturdays to watch our beginner and girls basketball teams play at Sand Ridge or the Hope Center.

CIT Y NEWS BOYS JR. JAZZ BASKETBALL

NEW TRAIL-HEAD PARKING LOT

The cost is $55 per participant. The leagues available are 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade and 8th/9th grade. Each team will play eight games. There is no end of the season tournament. We will draft teams from 4th grade up. Practices will start in December and there is one practice per week on a weeknight. Games will be played on Saturdays and start the beginning of January. Registration is open November 1-30. Register at RoyRecreation.com.

The City is excited to announce the opening of the new D&RG trailhead parking lot at 2775 W. 6000 S. The parking lot has 32 parking stalls available for trail goers.

The restroom facility has been constructed, but will be closed for the fall and winter months.

The bathrooms will be open for use on April 1, 2019. The facility will have a park bench, bike rack, water/bottle fountain and bike service station. This project was funded by Weber County Ramp Grant funds as well as by Roy City funds. We hope our residents will utilize this beautiful new addition to our great trail system.

BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM LEAGUE The cost is $400 per team. The leagues available are 4th/5th grade, 6th/7th grade and 8th/9th grade. Each team will play eight games. There will be an end of the season tournament.

Practices begin in December. Each team will have one practice per week on a weeknight. The games will be on Saturdays and will begin in January. Registration is open November 1-14.

Register at RoyRecreation.com.

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL The cost is $400 per team and must be paid in full to hold your spot. The league is for 10th-12th grade. NO HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYERS are allowed on the teams. Each team will play eight games and will have an end of the season tournament.

Games will be played on Mondays. Registration is open November 1 - 30, or until 10 teams have registered. Register at RoyRecreation.com.

George E. Wahlen Park Re-Dedication Ceremony November 12, 2018—11am George E. Wahlen Park 4200 S 2175 W

Opening Ceremony Flag Ceremony - American Legion Post 139

Music North Park Elementary

Welcome, Introductions and Remarks Robert Dandoy, Mayor Jory Wahlen Military Member North Park Elementary Student

Unveiling George E. Wahlen Monument

Closing Remarks After the Ceremony Please join us for light refreshments served by Roy City.

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CIT Y NEWS

NOTICE

Aquatic Center Rental Changes Changes Effective Jan. 2, 2019

The Mayor, City Council and staff felt that it was important for Roy City Residents and Businesses to have first priority and a lower fee vs Non-Residents. City Council passed for the weekday rental Tues. - Thurs. to be decreased by $50 for Residents. The weekend rate was increased. Residents will still see a discounted rate over Non-Residents. Contact the Roy Complex at 801-774-1050 or email jcragun@ royutah.org with questions.

Roy Residents/Businesses are given first priority to nightly rentals for the Aquatic Center. Roy Resident/Business rentals will open the first working day of January at 8:00 am at the Roy City Municipal Building for that calendar year. Renters are required to provide proof of residency for their home/business. If unable to provide proof, they will be allowed to make a reservation on the second working day of January.

Non Residents/Businesses will be allowed to reserve Aquatic Center rentals beginning the second working day of January at 8:00 am at the Roy City Municipal Building for that calendar year.

Online Reservations for the remaining dates will be available online beginning the third working day of January at 8:00 am at www.royutah.org. Roy Residents/Businesses and Non Residents/Businesses may use the online system to reserve any remaining rental dates for that calendar year.

Reservations can be accommodated in person at the Roy Municipal Building and Roy Complex. They will be available at the Roy City Aquatic Center once it opens the Saturday prior to Memorial Day. Fees - Due to increased maintenance costs and the staffing demand for weekends, the Fri. and Sat. rentals will be increased from $700 to $950 for Residents and from $700 to $1,000 for Non- Residents. Tuesday – Thursday fees will be: Roy Residents $650.00 ($50.00 decrease) and Non- Residents $700.00.

Cancellation - Renters will be allowed to cancel reservations up to 30 days prior to event with a $100.00 processing fee deducted. Remaining fee will be returned to renter within 7 to 14 business days. All reservations cancelled less than 30 days prior to event will forfeit the entire rental fee.

Cancellations due to weather will receive a full refund.

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 bit.ly/2PfbJwb. ** 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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CIT Y NEWS

Recycle Rate Increase The Roy City Council has approved a monthly rate increase of $1.23 for recycling, effective January 1, 2018. The rate increase is ONLY for residents who currently have recycling and is a result of an increase by the service provider due to the effects of China’s “National Sword”.

Citizens may opt out of recycling by notifying the Roy City Utilities Department beginning November 1, 2018 through November 30, 2018. Citizens may continue to opt out from June 1st through June 30th of each year.

Cemetery Regulations April 1 - October 31 All grave decorations will be removed by City crews each Thursday for mowing and maintenance. Please remove all decorations by Wednesday night each week!

November 1 - March 31 Grave decorations will be removed by City crews on the last Thursday of January, February and March.

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 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.

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COMMUNIT Y

November Calendar of Events SCHOOL EVENTS ROY HIGH SCHOOL Nov 1 - 3 Volleyball State Playoffs Nov 2 - Football Quarter Finals Nov 9 - Football Semifinals, Senior Movie Night 5:30 PM to 8 PM Nov 10 - Sadies Dance 8 PM to 11 PM Nov 12 - Marching Band Banquet 6 PM to 7:30 PM

Nov 20 - First quarter incentive 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, Volleyball Rocky vs. Roy 3 PM to 4:30 PM Nov 21 - Comp Day / No School Nov 22 & 23 - Thanksgiving / No School Nov 26 - 30 Diversity Week Nov 27 - Volleyball Roy vs Orion 3 PM to 4:30 PM Nov 28 - 2nd Quarter Midterms Nov 29 - Honor Band Concert 7 PM to 9 PM

Nov 13 - The Little Mermaid Elementary morning performance 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Nov 30 - Volleyball North vs Roy 3 PM to 4:30 PM

Nov 14 - The Little Mermaid Senior Citizen Performance 5:15 PM to 7:15 PM

ROY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nov 15 - The Little Mermaid 7 PM to 9 PM

Nov 16 - 6th Grade Field Trip 8 AM

Nov 16 - Football State Finals, The Little Mermaid 7 PM to 9 PM

Nov 21 - Comp Day / No School

Nov 17 - The Little Mermaid 12:30 PM to 2 PM & 7 PM to 9 PM Nov 19 - The Little Mermaid 7 PM to 9 PM - Closing Night

Nov 22 & 23 - No School / Thanksgiving NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Nov 2 - 1st grade Fieldtrip

Nov 21 - Comp Day / No School

Nov 8 - Picture Makeups 8 AM to 9 AM

Nov 22 & 23 - Thanksgiving / No School

Nov 19 - PTA Skate Night 5 PM to 7 PM

Nov 28 - 2nd Quarter Midterms

Nov 21 - Comp Day / No School

Nov 30 - Debate Caesar Cicero 3 PM to 4:30 PM

Nov 22 & 23 - No School / Thanksgiving

LIBRARY EVENTS

ROY JR. HIGH

LIBRARY - SOUTHWEST BRANCH

Nov 1 - Football Championship 3 PM to 4:30 PM

Weber Works Understanding Computers and Technology. Courses to help you find a job for professional development. To register, call 801-337-2670.

Nov 2 - Volleyball TH Bell vs. Roy 3 PM to 4:30 PM Nov 6 - Volleyball Roy vs. South 3 PM to 4:30 PM Nov 9 - Volleyball Snowcrest vs. Roy 3 PM to 4:30 PM Nov 12 - Veteran’s Day Assembly - 8 AM to 9 AM Nov 13 - Volleyball Roy vs. Sandridge 3 PM to 4:30 PM Nov 16 - Volleyball BYE 3 PM to 4:30 PM

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Gentle Movements: Tuesdays 10:30 AM Low-impact stretch and exercise class Yoga: Tuesdays 6:30 PM Ages 18 and above.

Tai Chi: Saturdays / 10 AM A form of martial arts. No class November 10 or 17.

Mahjong Club: Thu, Nov 1, 4 PM An instructor will be available to teach new players the rules of the game. All supplies provided.

Sensory Story Hour: Sat, Nov 3, 10:30 AM Designed for children with special needs.

Learning and fun are encouraged with books and activities that integrate the five senses. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Siblings welcome.

International Games Day: Sat, Nov 10, 12 to 2 PM All ages. In honor of International Games Day, a variety of board games and video games for all ages will be provided.

DIY Art: Marbling: Wed, Nov 28, 7 PM Ages 18 and above. Create a marbling effect with special paints that, with each application, gives you a one-of-a-kind design. Registration required. To register, call 801-337-2670.

PARKS & RECREATION Nov 1 - Boys Basketball Registration begins at www.RoyRecreation.com Nov 12 - 11 AM: George E. Wahlen Park Re-Dedication Ceremony at George E. Wahlen Park Nov 14 - Boys Team League Registration ends Nov 19 - 4:30PM to 8PM Roy City’s Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Craft Boutique Nov 30 - Boys Basketball Registration ends

ROY COMPLEX Nov 21 - Lap Swim 5 AM to 1 PM, Open Swim 1 PM - 8:30 PM Nov 22 - Closed Nov 23 - Facility & Open Swim 12 PM - 6 PM Nov 23 - Water Aerobic Registration for New Class Members

COMMUNIT Y

The Bar J Wranglers will also be presenting their Christmas Concert at Roy High School on December 13th.

Tickets go on sale November 1st and can be purchased at www.roy.wsd.net

SENIOR EVENTS The ROYAL PRIDE at ROY HIGH is proud to present this year’s musical production for 2018-2019 The Little Mermaid. We thank you for your continued support of Roy’s great schools and programs.

BINGO: Nov 6, 21 & 29 12:30 PM ENTERTAINMENT: Nov 7 - 11:30 AM SPOT & WALDO

Nov 1 - 9 AM - Medicare open enrollment Nov 3 - 10 AM Fall Boutique Nov 5 - 9 AM Painting with Trish

The Senior Citizens dinner will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at he play immediately following at 5:15 pm. Guests are invited to pick up tickets at Roy High School or the Roy Senior Center beginning November 1.

Nov 15 - 1 Holiday fashion show sponsored by Christopher & Banks. Sign up at the front desk. Limited seating Nov 21 - 11:30 Thanksgiving dinner (served by Roy City Fire Department) Nov 22 & 23 - Senior Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Nov 29 - 9:30 Christmas Wreath making, signup at the front desk.

Nov 20 - 11:30 AM Robin Arnold Nov 21 - 11:30 AM Linda Hammer on piano Nov 28 - 11:30 AM Garr Ashby Wednesday, November 28 @11:30 Come Out and Dance to 2nd Generation on Thursday November 15 from 11 AM to 1PM Just a reminder for next month: Our Christmas party will be held on Wednesday December 12th.

Reservations are required as seating is limited. Dinner will be served at 1:30 PM.

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COMMUNIT Y

Students of the Month A Step Above

Sara Tesch

Kyle Miller

“Keep your face toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.”

“The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare.”

–Juma Ikangaa

–Walt Whitman

AWARDS: 1st Place at FCCLS National Competition in Nashville, TN Academic All-Region Athlete The Church of Jesus Christ Young Womenhood Recognition Medallion 3.9 GPA

AWARDS: Eagle Scout Royal Choir Outstanding Accompanist Superior ratings at school, Region Solo and Ensemble Festivals 4.0 GPA

TITLES: Royal Ladies Tennis Team Captain Yearbook Editor Vice President of Royal Choir Writer for the Standard Examiner

TITLES : Chamber Choir Section Leader Seminary Council Member Hope Squad Member Roy High Soccer Team Member Rock Run Dental Custodian

TALENTS: Enjoys playing singles tennis Playing the piano Photography Making new friends

TALENTS: Playing the piano Playing soccer

SERVICE: Made watercolor books for Primary Children’s Medical Center Back to School supply drive for Joyce Hansen-Hall Food Bank Festival of Trees donation – made scrunchies Made blankets for Primary Children’s Oncology Department

Help us celebrate students with a sponsorship!

SERVICE: Eagle Scout and Scouting Service Projects Volunteer Pianist at Peach Tree Assisted Living Volunteer Pianist at McKay-Dee Hospital National Honor Society Service Hours Church Choir Accompanist

Honor our Students of the Month Sponsorships available. Help honor and recognize local outstanding students and have your logo featured here.

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History of

George E. Wahlen

By Melissa Spelts

H

ave you ever played at George E. Wahlen Park and wondered how it got it’s name? On May 30, 1989, this park was named after a local WWII hero, George E. Wahlen. George said that receiving the Medal of Honor and being called a war hero was quite by accident. While in his medic training in the Navy he found that the site of blood made him extremely ill. He requested to be transferred to another school. The Commander said if he did well he would transfer him to another school. George worked hard and was fourth in his class.

After doing so well his commander couldn’t let him go, so he was stuck as a medic. From there George requested that he be sent into combat to avoid working in a hospital. He landed with his unit on Iwo Jima February 19, 1945 and was seriously wounded by an enemy grenade on February 26. Refusing to evacuate he continued helping men out on the battlefield. On March 2 he was wounded a second time in the back and refused to leave again. He continued to aid more Marines until he was shot in his leg on March 3 and was unable to walk. Even after he

was shot in his leg he crawled his way for 50 yards and attended to one more wounded Marine before leaving. He was sent to Guam, Hawaii and then California and it took him nine months to recover from his injuries.

He was a hard worker and kept motivated by the men he served. They were counting on him. He felt like he didn’t have a choice but to work hard and help.

What a great example of love and dedication! He overcame his fear of blood and worked through it helping lots of men along the way. He was honorably discharged from the Navy on December 19, 1945. In 1948 he was re-enlisted to the United States Army as a medical technician, he became an officer and served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He retired from the army in 1968 with the rank of Major after being wounded and awarded a Purple Heart.

Next time you have a chance to visit George E. Wahlen Park, you will know why this honorable man has a park named after him.

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FOOD

APPLE or CHERRY PIE "It's your Choice"

By Melissa Spelts

One day Ryan came home saying he wanted to make a pie. He has always preferred pies to cakes (we usually put candles in a pie for his birthday) but I have only made crisps or pies after buying the pre-made crust from the grocery store. He surprised me by finding a crust recipe and throwing the needed ingredients into a bowl.

The most impressive part of this was the end result. What a beautiful and delicious creation! I’m making him the official pie maker in our home. Try this recipe with fillings that are your family’s favorites, cherry and apple are our favorites. For the cherry pie we just used cans of cherry filling from the store and for the apple we picked apples from the tree in our back yard and made our own filling. Let us know your favorite filling, we would love to make something new for our Thanksgiving feast.

Crust Recipe: 2 ½ c. All-purpose flour ½ c. Butter ½ c. Shortening Pinch of salt Ice cold water (add teaspoon by teaspoon until right consistency has formed) • • • • • •

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Drop flour, salt, butter and shortening in bowl.

Use your hands to combine ingredients until small pebbles form.

Add cold water a teaspoon at a time until the dough begins to hold together and form a ball.

Do not over handle the dough Divide dough in half Place ball of dough onto wax paper and flatten. Place another piece of wax paper over the top and roll out the pastry into a circle. If your pie pan is 9 inches make sure your circle is bigger than 9 inches so you have enough for the edging.

Remove the top layer of wax paper and place pastry into pie tin. Remove other piece of wax paper and press pastry into pan. Use your fingers to crimp the edge of the crust.

Freeze for 30 minutes to firm up the pastry. This helps prevent pastry from shrinking during baking.

Prick the bottom of crust to prevent bubbling during baking.

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If pie filling recipe calls for a baked crust bake at 400 degrees. For the first 10-12 minutes keep the edges of pie covered with foil and then remove for the last 15 minutes. Bake until golden brown.

Fill with pie filling - apples, cherries and cook according to recipe.

This recipe makes enough dough for two 9” crusts. We used the second crust for the top of our pie.

On the top you can either create a lattice work like you see on the Cherry Pie (It was our first one, trial and error will help make it look better. On the apple pie we did a simple pie cover with a design cut out to allow breathing.

For the perfect brown, stir an egg white until foamy and paint the top of the crust with the egg white. Then sprinkle white sugar over the top to give it that sugared texture.

Serve with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy!

Apple Filling: You will need about 6-7 cups of sliced, peeled apples. Use tart apples for best result and coat in a small amount of lemon juice, which will keep the apples fresh as well as get the dry ingredients to stick to the apples better.

Combine 1/2 cup each of brown and white sugar with 3 tablespoons of flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of ginger and nutmeg. Dump over the sliced apples and stir.

Cook at 400º for about 50 minutes, watching for perfect brownness. We did not pre-cook the crust but we did put foil over the outer edge to avoid burning the edges.

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