Weber County Connection November - December 2021

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WEBER The Weber County Connection is published bi-monthly by Connection Publishing© www.webercountyconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com 801-721-3762 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts PUBLICATION DESIGN Kristina Case Robert Dodd WRITERS Commissioners Jim Harvey, Gage Froerer, and Scott Jenkins Thatch Elmer Ryan Spelts Jenny Goldsberry Kris Blankman Becky Hougaard Rachel Bitton Kristina Case Crystal Rappleye AD DESIGN Robert Dodd Abigail Rigby Crystal Rappleye

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Balancing the Budget

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his past month, we recently completed The most our week-long budget hearings for 2022, important a milestone in our budget process. The responsibility most important responsibility we have as we have as elected officials is to manage the peoples' money elected officials properly. Most employees who work at Weber is to manage County positively contribute to the budget the peoples' process. While this week-long exercise is intense, money properly. we want Weber County citizens to know we are working on the budget all year and looking at it every day to make sure dollars are spent appropriately.

In August and September, each department compiles its budget for the following year. They account for every dollar they've spent or would like to request for approval. At the end of September, the departments will present their budget needs to the Weber County Commission at our week-long hearings.

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Sean Wilkinson, Weber County Community Development Director, has a master's degree in public administration. "We take the budget and taxpayer funds seriously. We don't just spend that money if there is not a need. We understand the need to balance an excellent level of customer service with what we can responsibly fund and budget. Our thorough processes facilitate determining if funding a specific project is critical and in the county's best interest.

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In November, we analyze all the data presented to us to determine the most fiscally responsible options. Following multiple public hearings, we finalize the budget in December.

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Scott Parke, Weber County Comptroller, stated, "Once the budget is finalized and the new year starts, we immediately begin monitoring budget spending to make sure we are staying within our allocations. This process, while intense, keeps the County fiscally healthy and gives us flexibility to face whatever challenges present themselves, be it a pandemic, an economic downturn, or both."

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Through years of proactive planning and hard work from many people, we are financially remarkably healthy right now as we currently rank in the top 3% of all counties in the United States.

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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER The Connection Publishing Team Ryan Spelts Owner/Publisher Melissa Spelts Owner Rhett Long Sales VP Vy Trinh Sales Leadership Kristina Case Graphic Design Robert Dodd Graphic Design of Roy Connection, and Ad Design

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CONTENTS

5 COUNTY UPDATES 7 WEBER COUNTY LIBRARY 11 COMMUNITY

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12 Ogden's Holiday Electric Light Parade & Christmas Village Gala & Fireworks!

ON OUR COVER 16 The Prosperity Center of Excellence

CITY UPDATES Plain City

18 Santa's Big Kid Wish List

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38 Reader's Poll Favorites

BUSINESS Blake Cevering Realty Valley Glass True Value A LOOK BACK

Building Weber County Sewers

Hyrum Rappleye Ad Design Scott Jones Sales

Calendar of Events Feral Farmhouse Doing it Right Reflections of a Cowboy The Hands that Painted the Mural at 1750 Monroe Boulavard.

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52 FASHION CONNECTION Fall and Winter Jackets 58

RECIPES Fall for Apples recipes and fun facts

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COUNTY UPDATES

Weber County Attorney's Office Goes the Extra Mile to Protect Victims The Victims Witness Program, a littleknown team lead by Chris Allred within the Weber County Attorney’s office, ensures victims’ rights are respected and explained thoroughly. For many victims, coming forward to report a crime is daunting, and often, the process is confusing. For example, reports show only 310 out of every 1,000 sexual assaults are reported to the police. While 50 of those reports will lead to arrests, 28 cases will lead to a felony conviction, and only 25 perpetrators will be incarcerated. Victims often don’t report the crime in an unfruitful effort to protect the household or prevent a recurrence or escalation. Unfortunately, by not reporting the crime or not following through on pressing charges, the likelihood of a recurrence to the same victim or additional victims is high.

Most counties and cities do not have victims’ advocates or witness coordinators, making Weber County’s program all the more unique and critical.

Victim witness coordinators explain the criminal justice processes, go to court with the victim, make sure their rights are upheld, and that their voice is heard.

Jamie Pitt, the victims coordinator supervisor for the Weber County Attorney’s Office, explained, “Last year alone, we sent out over 10,000 letters to victims to help them through the process. We just keep trying, going to their homes, making sure they are notified, and checking with them on resolutions.” Pitt continued, “We don’t just dismiss the situation because

someone calls in and says they want to drop the case. Reporting a sexual assault can be terrifying, and knowing what to do or who to talk to is difficult. However, Victims Advocates are here to help you, believe you, and fight for you and your case.”

The Weber County Attorneys’ office recently won a trial where a traumatic sexual assault victim initially hesitated to participate. Locating the victim was a feat in itself.

The Victims Advocates team went to four different houses, called her multiple times, and finally successfully set up a time to meet at a park. Jamie went on to tell the victim: “We believe you, we believed you for four years, so please don’t give up. We can get this done.” After all these efforts, they were able to persuade her to testify. The victim ended up staying for the whole trial, and the law rightfully prosecuted her offender so he would not be able to hurt others again.

Chris Allred, Weber County Attorney, spoke of the program stating, “Victim services are a critical component of the Weber County Attorney’s Office, as they are the ones most directly impacted by criminal activity. We have made obtaining justice and restitution for victims a primary focus of our prosecution philosophy.”

Chris Allred, Weber County Attorney, the Victims witness Program leader, and Jamie Pitt, the victims coordinator supervisor work together to help ensure victim's rights are respected.

“Victim services are a critical component of the Weber County Attorney’s Office, as they are the ones most directly impacted by criminal activity."

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COUNTY UPDATES

Weber County Employee Highlights Congratulations to the employees from our different departments that work hard every day!

OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CLERK/AUDITOR'S OFFICE

Andy McRae

Public Services Manager

Andy McRae is the newest member of the Weber County Clerk/Auditor team. As the public services manager, Andy oversees the amazing team that issues marriage licenses, processes passport applications, and manages various tax relief programs. As a 12-year member of the Utah Army National Guard, Andy brings experience in military intelligence and anti-money laundering investigations.

ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Chris Crockett

Chief Civil Deputy

Chris Crockett is the chief civil deputy in the Weber County Attorney’s Office. This is an incredibly busy and demanding position. It involves, among other things, providing legal counsel to the county commission, other elected officials, and numerous county departments and boards. This is one of the most important positions in the office, and Chris was appointed because he is a capable, dedicated, and hard-working lawyer. He is constantly looking for ways to improve, and above all, he is just an excellent human being. Weber County is incredibly fortunate to have him.

Cari Montgomery,

Training and Risk Manager

“Cari is a true advocate for safety awareness and safety in the workplace, and as such, has significantly reduced our Workers Compensation reporting time, as well as lowered our EMOD rating, resulting in significant cost savings to the county. In addition to being an exemplary employee, Cari’s fun and engaging personality make her an excellent trainer and someone everyone looks forward to being around.”

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Ronna Tidwell,

Business Office Manager for the Operations and Property Management Divisions

“Earlier this year, in addition to her daily work, Ronna volunteered to assist the Health Department with scheduling vaccine appointments. Though this added significantly to her workload, she did it with a smile and was always kind and helpful. This is just one small example of how Ronna’s positive attitude and desire to provide exemplary service have benefitted Weber County and its citizens.”

Linda Deyoung,

CULTURE, PARKS AND REC

Crystal Monzella,

Front Counter Accountant

Ice Sheet Office Manager

“Crystal always strives to practice excellent communication skills. Whether she is helping a customer, training staff, or learning something new for the county, she strives to understand and be understood. Additional staff has noticed a huge improvement in their communication skills and customer service since having Crystal in our office to lead by example.”

Linda has worked at the front counter of the Treasurer’s Office for almost seven years. She is one of our office ‘sunshine girls’ and greets all who enter our office with a big smile and a happy attitude. Her work is precise and efficient. We are very lucky to have Linda in the Treasurer’s Office!

SURVEYOR’S OFFICE

Debbie Christensen,

Business Office Manager II

Debbie oversees all operations at the front counter. She greets everyone with kindness and patience, wanting to fully understand the customer’s needs. She is thorough in everything she does and cares about our office and the people who come in for our help. She brings a positive and happy atmosphere to Weber County, and we are glad she is in our corner.

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Stacy Skeen,

Jacque Cole,

WEBER COUNTY LIBRARY

Monyee Yip,

Executive Assistant

Real Property Appraiser

North Branch Manager

Stacy is extremely efficient and treats everyone with the utmost respect. In addition to assisting the commissioners, Stacy staffs several meetings for the county; those include the Weber Housing Authority, the Tourism Tax Advisory Board, and the Local Homelessness Council. She is also a huge part of RAMP and the Annual Commissioners’ Fall Charity Golf Classic. Stacy is amazing at her job; she takes pride in her work, and she is great to work with.

Jacque is sassy, classy, and a little smartaleckey. Her contributions to our office go beyond how she performs her job. Jacque is always ready to assist her teammates and customers. Beyond Jacque’s exemplary work is Jacque herself. She is simply a great person, boosting morale by just walking in the room.

Originally from Quebec, Canada, Monyee began her professional library career at McGill University in Montreal. She worked in a photographic archive in Himachal Pradesh, India, before joining the Weber County Library in 1998 as head of technical services. Monyee speaks English, French, and Chinese, and currently manages the North Branch.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Valerie Lopez,

Records Clerk/Inmate Transportation Coordinator

Valerie has been employed with Weber County since 2007 and is a valued member of the Weber County Sheriff’s Office Family. Valerie assures that the work she performs is accurate, thorough, and of the utmost quality. In addition to her regular assignments in transportation, Valerie frequently assists other areas of the office. Valerie assists Search and Rescue by attending meetings, taking minutes, and doing background checks on volunteers. Valerie always has a treat for coworkers and distributes them through the facility, always trying to make someone’s day better.

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COUNTY UPDATES

Weber County Sheriff’s Office Leads at State Association Award Ceremony At the Utah Sheriff's Association Award Ceremony, which represents all 29 counties, the Weber County Sheriff’s Office took home four out of a dozen awards overall, including the following below.

SHERIFF RYAN ARBON, LAWMAN OF THE YEAR:

“The Lawman of the Year is selected by the current president of the association with input from all of the Sheriffs. Ryan is the Sheriff’s Sheriff. He is completely selfless. There have been multiple occasions when many of us have called, and the first words out of his mouth are, 'How many do you need and where do you need them?' When we had the riots in Salt Lake, he stood side-by-side with line staff, in harm’s way, to protect the city and private property. During this selection period, I received several emails from Weber County deputies expressing their appreciation and love for him as he has improved processes and increased communication and morale.

I’ve worked with Weber County for years, and something is different there now. There is magic over there they have built around Sheriff Arbon’s leadership.” - Sheriff Chad Jensen, President of the Utah Sheriffs Association

CHIEF AARON PERRY, JAIL COMMANDER OF THE YEAR:

“Chief Perry was selected for this award by his peers across the state. Chief Perry’s ability to change, re-balance, evaluate, and focus again at a moment’s notice during the COVID-19 crisis allowed the office to navigate troubling times with success and vitality. Chief Perry also spearheaded the conversion from county-employed nursing staff to a full-service medical contract. As the transition neared, staffing the medical unit became an extreme challenge. Chief Perry provided the leadership and hour-tohour work that was needed to keep the facility and the inmates’ needs safely and securely provided for. He worked multiple night shifts to cover for medical staffing shortages, and his steady and calm demeanor led the Correctional Facility through the pandemic with focus and success.” - Sheriff Chad Jensen, President of the Utah Sheriffs Association 8 WeberCountyConnection.com | November-December 2021

CORPORAL ROSKELLY, CORRECTIONS OFFICER OF THE YEAR:

“On June 21, 2020, the Weber County Sheriff’s Office had the beginning of multiple outbreaks among the inmate population. Corporal Roskelly stepped up to the plate and showed outstanding leadership, even when there were 100 active cases of positive inmates.

Corporal Roskelley led the staff to meet the threats, rise above complacency, and maintain safety and security for his team to return home to their families at the end of each shift. This year, the Utah Sheriffs’ Association was honored to present Correction Officer of the Year to Corporal Landry Roskelley.” - Sheriff Chad Jensen, President of the Utah Sheriffs Association

REED RICHARDS, SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

“There isn’t anyone in the state who has done more for victims and public safety in the past twenty years than Reed. As one of the founding members of our association, what he has done for every sheriff across the state is amazing. Reed is a great man, and he has been a great friend to me and all the Sheriffs. We wish him the best in his retirement and stand in awe at all he has accomplished.” - Sheriff Chad Jensen, President of the Utah Sheriffs Association

Weber County World Class Facilities Weber County Ice Sheet

The Ice Sheet at the Weber County Sports Complex is a local treasure! The facility has a rich history. It was the official Curling Venue for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and home to the Ogden Mustangs. The Ice Sheet is open to the public for stick-and-puck, freestyle, figure skating, and youth hockey. Open skating is available most days with a reservation.

Check out their online schedule for details on stick & puck, freestyle skating, and hockey games. www.webercountyutah.gov/Ice_Sheet/

Weber County Archery Range The Weber County Archery Range is one of our outstanding county-owned facilities. In 2020, the facility went under construction, adding an indoor range with an archery shop and an open shoot section. For new beginners or those wishing to improve their skills, they offer leagues and classes. You can even rent the indoor space for groups or parties.

The impressive outdoor facility ranges up to 100+ yards. In addition, they have a 20 target field archery range, practice/tuning range, 3D targets, elevated shooting, a pavilion, and a kid's area! There is something for everyone at the Weber County Archery Park. wcarchery.com

Golden Spike Event Center

Since 1988 the Golden Spike Event Center has been a gathering place for the people of Weber County. The 150,000-square-foot facility sits on more than 150 acres of land. They have two indoor arenas, a stadium, a championship equestrian course, a racetrack, an exhibit hall, and more than 500 covered stalls.

The center also has basketball courts, soccer fields, and a softball facility.

The Golden Spike Event Center hosts everything from our County Fair to your favorite sporting events and tradeshows.

It is still the perfect place to come together if you are putting on a concert, demolition derby, or an office party. www.goldenspikeeventcenter.com

Sports Shooting Complex

Peery's Egyptian Theatre is a screening venue for the Sun Dance Film Festival.

Weber County Ice Sheet Sport Complex has open skating most days!

Peery’s Egyptian Theater is an architectural jewel built-in 1924 in the heart of Ogden, Utah. The theater was designed to replicate the courtyard between two Egyptian temples and returned to its original elegance. The modern stage house accommodates live theater, dance, choral, symphonic, and multimedia performances. This theater is home to Ogden Musical Theatre and a film series. Other events hosted here include Rocky Horror Picture Show, the Excellence in the Community series, the Nutcracker Ballet, and many chamber orchestra and dance recitals. We are proud to have Peery’s Egyptian Theater here in Weber County. www.ogdenpet.com

The Weber County Sports Shooting Complex is a world-class shooting range open to the public here in our fantastic county. The facility boasts a 50-yard pistol range and a 300-yard rifle range.

Prices are $5 per person per hour for the 50-yard range and $10 for the 300-yard range. The range also has a pro-shop available for your convenience. In addition to classes and other activities, the range serves as a training location for local law enforcement and military. The complex is just another way we provide a one-of-akind experience for our community. www.wcgunrange.com

Peery’s Egyptian Theatre

Ogden Eccles Conference Center

The OECC is a State-of-the-Art Conference Center with Over 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.

The facility offers two levels of spacious gathering space perfect for meetings, conventions, trade shows, and social events for events ranging from 10 to 1,500 attendees. Its magnificent windowed walls create bright daylight-filled hallways while revealing breathtaking mountain views.

The warm color accents throughout the building, create the impression of walking through Utah’s grand desert landscape and the splendor of the mighty Egypt of ancient times. Contact our team about scheduling your event in our space today! oeccutah.com/plan.

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COMMUNITY

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER EVENTS

SCHOOL EVENTS

Dec 3 - 4: Wrestling (Boys & Girls) Layton Tourney @ Layton

Dec 17 - 18: Girls Wrestling Christmas Clash @ West Lake

Nov 1: Mountain Bike Banquet, 6 p.m.

Dec 3: Boys Basketball @ Northridge, 7 p.m.

Dec 18: Wrestling - Jaydon Rogers Memorial Youth Tourney

Nov 2: Volleyball STATE 1st Round

Dec 4: Wrestling - Youth Tournament

Dec 18: TDE Recital, 10 a.m.

Nov 4 - 6: Marching Band Red Rocks State Championships, (St. George)

Dec 7: Boys Basketball vs. Bingham, 7 p.m.

Dec 21: Early Out

Nov 4 - 6: Volleyball - STATE @ UVU

Dec 7: Cone Christmas Concert, 7 p.m.

Dec 21: Boys Basketball @ Sky View, 7 p.m.

Nov 6: Sadies Dance, 8 p.m.

Dec 8: Early Out, 12:15 p.m., Parent/ Teacher Conferences, 1 p.m.

Dec 21: Wrestling @ Pleasant Grove, 7 p.m.

Dec 8: Boys Wrestling @ Mt. Crest, 7 p.m.

Dec 22 - 31: Winter Break - No School

FREEMONT. HIGH

Nov 10: Early Out, 12:15 p.m.

Nov 11: Jr. High Matinee/ Workshop, 10 a.m.

Nov 12 - 13, 15: Catch Me If You Can - Musical, 7 p.m.

Nov 19 - 20: Catch Me If You Can - Musical, 7 p.m., Saturday Matinee, 2 p.m.

Nov 22: District Ladies Honor Choir, Weber 3 p.m.

Nov 23 - 24: Wrestling - Turkey Brawl, Jordan High Nov 24: Comp Day - No School Nov 25 - 26: Thanksgiving Break - No School Nov 30: Orchestra Cone Concert Nov 30: Boys Basketball vs. Ridgeline, 7 p.m.

Dec 1 - 2: District Honor Band Festival Dec 1: Boys Basketball vs. Riverton, 7 p.m.

Dec 2 - 3: Play Auditions - After School

Dec 9: Boys Wrestling @ Ridgeline, 7 p.m.

Dec 9: Orchestra Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m.

Dec 10 - 11: Boys Wrestling - Juab Classic (Varsity), Friday, 1 p.m. \ Saturday, 8 a.m.

Dec 10 - 11: Boys/Girls Wrestling - Stansbury Tourney, (JV), Friday, 3 p.m. / Saturday 9:30 a.m.

Dec 10 - 11: Dicken’s Feast, 6:30 p.m.

Dec 10: Boys Basketball @ Woods Cross, 7 p.m.

Dec 14: Band Winter Cone Concert Dec 14: Boys Wrestling vs. Box Elder, 7 p.m.

Dec 15: Boys Basketball @ Olympus, 7 p.m.

DECEMBER Dec 9: Winter Concert: Ophir Creek, all ages @ 6:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER

Dec 11: Create It Lab, all ages @ 2 p.m. supplies will be available.

Nov 4: Seasonal Survival Presented

by Tracy Aviary, all ages @ 5:30 p.m.

Dec 16: Hogwarts House Scarves, ages 12 - 18 @ 5 p.m.

All supplies will be provided.

Nov 18: Cosplay Prop DIY, ages 12 - 18 @ 6 p.m. Call 801-337-2674 to register.

Nov 18: How Could it Be GlutenFree? ages 18+ @ 7 p.m.

PEERY'S EGYPTIAN THEATRE Nov 1: Excellence in the Community, 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Nov 2: Black Jacket Symphony, 8 - 11 p.m.

Nov 3: Home Free, 8 - 11 p.m.

Dec 6: Lark & Spur Traditional and Modern Carols, 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Nov 6: The Nightmare Before Christmas, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Nov 13: Ogden's Big Lebowski Festival, 7:30 - 10 p.m.

Nov 24 - 29: The Five Carols for Christmas, 7:30 p.m.

Dec 6: Excellence in the Community 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Dec 16: Boys Wrestling vs.

Corner Canyon, 7 p.m.

Dec 2: Girls Wrestling @ Bear River, 7 p.m.

LIBRARY EVENTS

Dec 30: Boys Basketball vs. Bonneville, 5 p.m.

Dec 20: Movie Monday, Ogden City Library, 6 p.m.

Dec 23: The Write Club, ages 18+ @ 7 p.m.

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SPECIAL WINTER ANNOUNCEMENTS Dec 24: Winter Fest, Open house featuring entertainment and crafts from 12 - 3 p.m. at the main library in Ogden. Boxed meals will be distributed.

Call 801-337-2632 for more info.

Jan 1 - Feb 28: Adult Winter Reading Program, Read or listen to a book, write a five-word review, and enter to win a gift basket. All library locations

GOLDEN SPIKE EVENT CENTER Dec 4: 22nd Wild West Buffalo Stampede, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Nov 5 - 6: Acorn Antiques & Vintage Show, Friday, 5 - 9 p.m.

Saturday, 9 - 5 p.m.

Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Nov 6: Hairy Horse Show, 9 a.m.

Nov 11, 16, & 23: Catch 4 CA$H Team Roping: Competition, Rodeo, Free Admission, All ages, 5:30 - 11:30 p.m.

Nov 10 & 17: Rocky Mountain Barrel Racing Jackpot; Jr. Youth 12 and under, 4:30 p.m.; Race at 6:30 p.m.

Nov 12: Ogden Ski Swap, Fri. 5:30 - 9 p.m. & Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Nov 23: Rough Stock Practice, 6 - 10 p.m.

Dec 1 - 4: Simple Treasure Holiday Boutique, Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Dec 7, 14, & 21: Rough Stock Practice, 6 - 10 p.m.

FUN THINGS TO DO

November 27th kicks of this years Ogden Holiday Electric Light Parade, Christmas Village Gala, and Fireworks show. Don't Miss It! Nov 5: First Friday Art Stroll, 25th Street 6 - 9 p.m.

Nov 27 - Jan. 1: Visit Christmas Village and lights, 5 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Nov 5: Turkey Tails and Jingle Bells Show, Comfort Suites Ogden Conference Center 12 - 7 p.m.

Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29: Country Dance, Union Station 8:30 - 10 p.m. $5 Admission

Nov 6: Weber State Turkey Triathlon, Weber State University 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Nov 6, 13, 20, & 27: Gourmet Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Nov 1: The Great Ogden Art Hunt

Nov 10: Jazz at the Station: Free Concert, Union Station 7 - 8 p.m.

Nov 3: Kendrick Zane: Songs of the Piano Men - Elton John, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder and more, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Nov 16: WSU Wind & Percussion Chamber Ensembles Concert, The Val A. Browning Center, 7:30 p.m.

Nov 3, 5 - 7, 10 - 14, 17 - 19, 21, 24 - 27: Vida, Muerte, Justicia | Life, Death, Justice Latin American & Latinx Art for the 21st Century, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Nov 18 - 27: Descendants Kids, The Ziegfeld Theater 7:30 p.m.

Nov 4: Home Free: Dive Bar Saints World Tour, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Nov 1 - 5: Dia de los Muertos, The Monarch 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free Admission Nov 3, 10, 17, & 24: Country Dance, Union Station 8:30 - 10 p.m. $5 Admission Nov 4 & 11: OC Tots: Fall for the City, The Union Station 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Nov 5: Fine Arts art class for ages 9 - 14 with Pamela Murphy, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Nov 5: Guided Tour of Ogden's Historic 25th Street, 4:30 - 6: p.m.

Nov 5: Open Studio Night, 5 - 8 p.m.

Nov 20: Wasatch Audubon - Field Trip, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Nov 24 - 29: Ogden Musical Theatre’s Five Carols for Christmas, Peery’s Egyptian Theatre 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 24 & 26: Christmas Tree Jubilee Eccles Conference Center, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Nov 24: Wild Wednesday: Turkey Tales, Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m.

Dec 3: First Friday Art Stroll, 25th Street 6 - 9 p.m.

Dec 3: Open Studio Night, The Monarch 6 - 9 p.m.

Dec 3: Guided Tour of Ogden’s Historic 25th Street, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Dec 4, 11, 18, & 25: Gourmet Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dec 6: The Great Ogden Art Hunt Dec 8: Jazz at the Station Free Concert, Union Station 7 - 8 p.m.

Dec 9: WSU Jewelry Student Exhibition, The Local Artisan Collective 5 p.m.

Dec 11: Breakfast with Santa, TBD ogdencity.com/714/Breakfast-with-Santa Dec 18: Wasatch Audubon - Field Trip, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Dec 22: Wild Wednesday-Snow, Snow, Snow! Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m.

Nov 26: Black Friday Shopping Nov 27: Ogden Santa Run, 25th Street 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Nov 27: Holiday Electric Light Parade & Christmas Village Gala & Fireworks in Ogden 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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CITY UPDATES

Plain City PARKS AND REC 1st/2nd-Grade Boys Basketball Winter League Register October 1st - November 15th plaincityrec.org Games will begin play in January after the Winter Break 3rd-9th-Grade Boys Basketball Winter League Register October 1st - November 15th plaincityrec.org Games will begin play in January after the Winter Break

YOUTH COUNCIL

If you are interested in joining the Plain City Youth Council, please contact Melissa at 801-814-3238.

Youth ages: 12 – 18 (7th grade through 12th grade) Fun activities, new friendships, leadership and service opportunities, and it looks great on college applications!

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Wagon Rides Santa Live Reindeer Hot Chocolate Donuts Letters to Santa

Saturday, December 4th

CITY INFORMATION REGISTER NOW FOR BOYS BASKETBALL! plaincityrec.org

Office Phone: 801-731-4908 Address: 4160 W 2200 N Office hours: Mon-Thurs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. to noon City Council Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursdays 7 p.m.

Planning Commission Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursdays 7 p.m.

For more city info, go to plaincityutah.org

Fall and winter weather means roadways are affected!

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apply to physicians or other authorized emergency personnel acting in the course and scope of their duties. e. Any vehicle, item, or property parked in violation of this subsection is hereby declared a public nuisance. f. Any person violating any provision of this section is guilty of an infraction and upon conviction shall be punished according to the law.

2. Impounding Vehicle: The police or snow removal crews are hereby authorized to order the impounding of any vehicle that is parked in violation of this subsection.

7-1-2: REMOVAL OF SNOW: A. It shall be unlawful for the owner, occupant, lessor, or agent of any property abutting on a paved sidewalk to fail to remove or have removed from such paved sidewalk all hail, snow, or sleet thereon within forty-eight (48) hours after such snow, hail, or sleet has fallen.

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The center is different from a welfare safety net. It pairs families with resource integration coaches that help them on a case-by-case basis and equip them with a plan that includes empowerment and hope.

amie (not her real name) was a single mom of four kids, but she was sure she didn’t need any help. She had just gotten out of an abusive relationship, but she did not want a handout. At the time of her separation, she was living in her friend’s basement. That Christmas of 2018, she went to the community Christmas party and met Charlie.

Charlie was a resource integration coach from the newly minted Prosperity Center of Excellence in Weber County. He noticed Jamie and told her about the services he could provide for her family, yet Jamie was unconvinced the center was meant for her. Luckily, Charlie was persistent, and Jamie’s family became one of the center’s original families.

Melissa Freigang is the founding director of the center because of growing up with parents who were actively working to break the cycles of intergenerational poverty in her family. Melissa is the first in her family to graduate from college.

Her parents worked two and three jobs during her childhood to provide her the opportunity to develop her talent. She became a gymnast for the University of Utah. The “full scholarship” wasn’t making ends meet. Administrators on the sidelines guided her to Pell grants, study hall, and textbooks. Melissa says she owes her debt-free graduation to these individuals who provided supportive services. Then, she became one herself.

First, she was an academic coordinator at Gonzaga University. There, she gave back to the student athletes, paying forward what others had done for her. Later, she was the Associate Athletics Director/Senior Woman Administrator for Weber State University, performing similar services for student athletes. Ever since, she’s taken on a variety of roles in government and industry to help others in need build employability skills, navigate resources, and access social capital to work their way out of poverty. Since June 2019, she’s overseen starting up the Prosperity Center of Excellence.

Top: Melissa Freigang and Dr. Ben Gibbs at the poverty summit.

Bottom: Info table at Night against crime event

Notably, the center is different from a welfare safety net. Instead, their approach is the Integrated Community Action Now, or ICAN model, that is focused on root causes, customization, and a comprehensive focus on each child in the household by incorporating two generational strategies of building social capital of parents to break the cycles of intergenerational poverty. The center pairs families with people like Charlie, who integrate resources on a case-by-case basis. Families ask themselves “What do I Need?” to build an action plan toward Family Resilience and “WINs” generates the growth mindset, empowerment, and hope. Each ICAN partner agency that provides resources and services has an established person who is the human connection for these families. Melissa knows firsthand that this approach works because it’s the same approach that helped her break out of her intergenerational poverty. It wasn’t the Pell grants that helped her, but the administrator who told her about them and guided her on how to access them.

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Social capital can make the difference for a family trying to escape poverty.

Brigham Young Sociology professor Dr. Ben Gibbs says poverty is often misunderstood. He serves as an advisory committee member to the State Intergenerational Poverty Welfare Reform Commission and also as a member of its Research Subcommittee. He understands some of the root causes of poverty and states, “We all might think that those in poverty need to work harder, because we’ve all worked hard. However, we all, like Melissa, likely have had someone who helped us along the way. Many successful people credit their rise to mentors who inspired them, coaches who pushed them, or even a parent who sacrificed everything to give their child an opportunity. So, really, social capital can make the difference for a family trying to escape poverty.”

For instance, Jamie had no family in Utah. She did have her friend, but she admitted that Charlie introduced her to a wealth of knowledge. For every single thing she needed help with, there were resources available.

A resource integration coach partners with the adults in a trauma-informed way to create multiple opportunities for each child. When a child grows up in poverty, they can experience what is called an adverse childhood experience or might live in adverse community environments (ACEs). ACEs are traumatic for the child. Suddenly, they are in constant survival mode.

Ben’s research shows that a child with a high ACE score is three times more likely to be suspended from school. The trauma affects them in their adulthood too. They go on to have a troubled relationship with the workforce. Remarkably, these events can even take a toll on their health and future health outcomes. As a result, adults with high ACE scores tend to have a shorter lifespan.

received. The center never treated her like a number, client, or piece of paper. She does the same. Any and every phone call to Jamie will always be answered. Her families know they can rely on her, no matter the time of day.

There are eleven counties identified in Utah with the highest rates of intergenerational poverty. Most of them are rural, but as of 2016, Weber County is one of two urban counties with the highest rate. In fact, 10% of children in the county - roughly 7,200 children - are experiencing intergenerational poverty.

An additional 23% of the county’s children are currently experiencing poverty and are at risk of becoming parents to children who will become additional children experiencing intergenerational poverty The county has plenty of resources to combat intergenerational poverty, Weber is rich with non-profit and government providers. As ICAN helps more families become resilient and stable, the center’s goal is to make the community just as resilient. Already, they’ve seen great success. At the height of the pandemic, the center mobilized with partners to protect the homeless population from the COVID-19 virus. When an outbreak of the virus occurred at the Lantern House and Ogden Rescue Mission, the community team kept the infected quarantined within the shelter and moved healthy families and single females to hotels for safety. Thanks to the combined efforts of the shelters, Hope Clinic, Weber-Morgan Health Department, Youth Futures, and off-duty Ogden firefighters who the center hired as part time staff to fill vacant Lantern House positions and Melissa, the county bounced back from the pandemic.

Community partners, like those mentioned above, help families weather adversity. A flat tire or root canal might ruin your day, but it could send another family who is struggling into homelessness. Any service provider who could help make a potential family emergency less expensive or simpler is welcome to coordinate with the center. Every partner decides the extent of their partnership.

Melissa recognizes that her approach is novel. At the same time, she knows it works. Her human-centered design makes every family’s experience custom to them. While many are not used to the words “government” and “innovation” working in the same sentence, they work at the Prosperity Center of Excellence.

On the other hand, a quality relationship with a parent and non-parental adult is a huge counter-ACE. These resource "Weber County Commissioner Scott Jenkins has integration coaches and community partners have a been the Center's champion since our founding in much bigger impact than meets 2019. He is always willing to roll up his sleeves, the eye. Jamie understands that dig in and take on the heavy lifts when we face now, because she is one. Just challenges and need his help. His legacy will have over a year ago, she was invited to apply and subsequently got a lasting impact for generations to come." the job at the center. Now, she is -Melissa Freigang, founding director of the Prosperity COE reciprocating the treatment she

Today Jamie lives with her four kids in a home they purchased this June. She’s proud to be one of the first families the center helped and now one of its success stories. Currently, there are 170 active participants working to become just like her.

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In the beginning, the Native American way of sewage was much different than today. They dug trenches to do their business in. You might think that it was the smelliest way to get rid of sewage. Luckily, the harsh winters froze the trenches; therefore, the smells went away with them.

Early settlers implemented the same idea, with some innovation for privacy. Instead of an open trench, they built outhouses. A septic tank wouldn’t arrive in the States until 1880. As a result, these settlers were still disposing of sewage directly into the ground.

Others in the Salt Lake Valley had already run out of places to store their sewage. Since there were so many farmlands in Weber County, they dug an open conveyance system to send their sewage up northwest.

Ogden Valley’s very first artesian well appeared in 1889. James Rire of Eden dug 84 feet into the ground to produce water for his home. While a sewer system was still decades away, it was a huge precursor to indoor plumbing.

James was an immigrant from Scotland. As a result of joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he ended up in Eden. He bought 45 acres there from Captain James Brown. At the time, there was no source of water or even a fence. Since it only cost him $100, James closed the deal. Incidentally, he didn’t keep every acre, trading some for livestock. Then, he took it on himself to bring more water to his side of the valley.

By the beginning of the war, Ogden had about 64 miles of water mains and 38 miles of pipe in the sewer system.

On the other hand, Ogden had sewer lines of its own since World War I. By the beginning of the war, Ogden had about 64 miles of water mains and 38 miles of pipe in the sewer system. While James was digging the first artesian well, Ogden was renovating its system. Still, indoor plumbing wasn’t involved yet.

In the 1930s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt used his historic New Deal to employ men to build outhouses for Americans. By this time, they were connected to septic tanks; however, it was still up to each household to empty the tanks every so often. Plus, many tanks broke down and raw sewage often ran into corrals with the barnyard manure. Finally, more and more houses introduced electricity; indoor plumbing soon followed. After all, it was electricity that would pump water into toilet tanks.

Central Weber Sewer Improvement District's wastewater treatment plant went into operation at its current location in 1960. It served the communities of Farr West, Ogden, South Ogden, Harrisville, Pleasant View, Washington Terrace, Marriott-Slaterville, Riverdale, Weber County, North Ogden, South Weber, West Haven, Hooper, portions of Plain City, Roy, and Uintah.

It would take James 15 years to redirect water from the Weber River to the rest of West Weber. He constantly dug ditches, occasionally flooding his own crops when the ditch caved in or a dam broke.

So, an artesian well was an easy project for James. His early well produced 40 gallons of water per minute. It was a retirement project of sorts, since he only lived in Eden for the last six years of his life; however, his wife, nine children, and 52 grandchildren would reap the benefits of his well for years to come.

Left: Workers laying bricks over the top of the pipe trench.

Right: Trench being dug using old steam traction trencher.

Do you have a history story or idea to share? We want to hear from you! Call Jenny Goldsberry at 801-624-9652.

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Blake worked as a seminary and institute teacher for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (including at Fremont Seminary from 2003-2009) and sold real estate part time. After 27 years of teaching, he was able to retire and move into full-time real estate sales. He opened his own brokerage in March of 2020.

Blake can help clients buy or sell any property (residential homes, lots, and commercial properties).

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onny Thompson is almost a household name for those who have lived in the North Ogden area for some time. When my wife mentioned Sonny’s name to her sister who used to live here, she said, “I know Sonny.” Apparently, he had helped her replace a shower door at one point, and she remembered how kind he was. You will find a similar response from most who have had the opportunity to interact with Sonny over the years.

Recently, Sonny invited us to attend a celebration. We assumed it was because Valley Glass, his employer, had opened their new building. The celebration, however, was honoring Sonny for working at Valley Glass for 50 years! Yes, you read that right. Sonny started with Valley glass in 1971.

He was the neighbor of Jerry Naylor and went to school with Jerry’s son, Mark. Sonny had worked for Jerry farming hay and, one day, Jerry said he would hire Sonny down at the glass shop if he was interested. Sonny needed a job, and so he started.

Over the half-decade he has worked there, he has

worked in glass installations on cars, been moved up to window production, and then to installation on location at clients’ homes or places of business. For the last 10 years, he was able to move primarily into sales, and he is amazing at it, because of his love for so many people in the area. On the side, Sonny also runs Thompson Ranch and raises cattle. He just loves to work.

I asked Sonny why he has been at one place for so long, and he said, “Well, I love it!” Some people just get lucky and find something they love early on. I asked about the history of Valley Glass, and Sonny told me that Bill Naylor started a business replacing auto glass out of a shop down on Grant Avenue and 23rd Street in 1956. Originally called Intermountain Jobbers, then Northern Utah Glass (NUG for short), they moved to Idaho and decided to unify the names under the moniker Valley Glass.

Bill’s son, Jerry, eventually took over, and then his son, Mark; he currently runs the family business.

In 1977, they built a building at their current location on Lincoln Ave. in Ogden and have expanded over the years with locations in Boise, Idaho Falls, Ogden, Layton, and Salt Lake. The company

Congratulations, Sonny and Valley Glass! You both bring a ton to our community, thanks for doing great work. has owned a warehouse across the street from their auto glass shop on Lincoln since 1961 and just recently finished remodeling it; they’ve turned it into a new state-of-the-art showroom.

The new building is one of those wonderful places in Ogden where a company is able to retain a beautiful old brick structure yet modernize it to fill their needs in today’s market. I love these types of buildings. Inside, you will find examples of windows, mirrors, and glass showers. If you have a commercial need, there is a section with modern glass walls and sliding doors. It is really something!

Congratulations, Sonny and Valley Glass! You both bring a ton to our community.

Thanks for doing great work.

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BUSINESS True Value

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Help is Just Around the Corner

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rue Value Hardware located in the Kent’s Corner shopping center in Plain City is a meat cooker’s paradise. That might not be what you expect from a place that also sells wheelbarrows, shovels, and fertilizer, but make no mistake; the go-to place for meat cooking tools and know-how is the True Value in Plain City. Not only do they sell grills and smokers of all kinds, but they are experts at meat preparation.

Dave Boatwright is the store director, and he has spent most of his adult life preparing food and making meat that makes your mouth water just thinking about it.

He is an expert! I know from personal taste experience.

Dave says that grilling and smoking are easier than ever. The technology in grills and smokers has grown exponentially, and really, if there is a type of preparation that you have tried and want to replicate, it is possible without too much trouble. You can

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choose from traditional grilling (gas or charcoal), wood pellet smokers, and wood fired smokers. Then, there are the prep tools, like dry rubs and sauces.

The staff at True Value have been trained and often host cookouts at the store to help raise money for charity from time to time. So, they know the tools, spices, rubs and preparation needed to create great results.

If you need to know what cut of meat to get or how to recreate a certain flavor, they can help you get it. If you just came back from Texas and want to create that deep-smoked flavor at home, they can help you get it done. Dave says if you have something you need help with, call ahead to the store, and he can

arrange to meet you there; he’ll help you get exactly what you need. He loves to talk meat and will give advice to anyone. He says it is not a one-time sale when someone buys a grill or smoker from them — they want to be the source people come to for some great flavors at home.

The flavors you create will become an art form. You will make some of the most delicious dishes you have ever tasted, all from the comfort of your backyard.

Dave and his store manager, Chris Poole, shared their most recent creation, and they say it is the most delicious pork and beans you will ever taste! If you ever need to show up at a party and bring a dish, this is it!

The Beans: 1 15-oz. can of ranch style beans 1 15-oz. can of Bush’s Grillin’ beans (pick a flavor) 1 15-oz. can of red kidney beans 1 15-oz. can of black beans 1 container of Kent’s Market Fresh Pico de Gallo 2 cloves of garlic, minced Scraps and trimming from the pork butt, brisket, ribs, sausage, or chicken that has been smoked.

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With our weather changing so much, you really need light jackets, too, and I think the neoprene jackets are great for lighter temperatures. Companies that are doing some new colorful looks are Outback Trading, Wrangler, Stetson, and Idyllwind. They have added some great Aztec and serape patterns that look amazing. Look up your favorite local stores and boutiques here in Utah to find any of these.

You can’t leave out those jackets that are just plain fun: leather, faux fur, and bright Aztec wool…jackets such as Utah designer Rhonda Starks’ bold and colorful Aztec looks. I love the leathers Scully and Cripple Creek have out now, and I have found some faux furs that are minky-soft and gorgeous! Look at Stran Smiths line, STS Ranchwear for great leather and wool jackets for men and women.

We will have some pictures here to show you some examples, but if there is anything you want to see or find, please let me know!

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The first year we attempted to cut down our own tree didn’t go so well. In short, we ended up with a 16-foot tall Charlie Brown tree. I ran to the store, desperately seeking large ornaments and signs to fill the never-ending gaps. The sheer height of the tree helped make it beautiful, but by the time we got it off the mountain and in the house, the branches were few and far between. We learned from our many mistakes, and last year’s Christmas tree was the tree of my dreams. We carefully selected the tree based on size and proximity to the trailer pulling it home. My husband carefully dragged the tree over the snow and down onto the trailer. Upon returning home and standing the tree up in the driveway, I wasn’t sure it would fit in the house! It was massive! It took my husband, brother, and a neighbor to carry that tree into the house. The final height of the tree was 17.5-feet, with barely enough room to put the star on the top. Success!

A tree that large requires a special stand – thankfully the resident builder of all the things (my husband) handcrafted a tree stand. He built it so that we can water the tree, and he attached rugs to the bottom, so it doesn’t scratch the floor as we slide it into place.

The Bitton Family Christmas Tree

BY RACHEL BITTON

“Hey Griswold – where ya going to put a tree that big?” comes out of my brother’s mouth every year when he helps us move our Christmas tree in. It might be obvious by now that my dreams are

large. One of my big dreams has always been to have a huge Christmas tree. Artificial trees that large are out of the budget, and nothing beats the good old-fashioned family adventure of cutting down your own tree, Clarke Griswold style (though we do remember to take a

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I can’t wait for our next Christmas tree adventure. The soft glow of the twinkling lights is so comforting during the cold winter nights. We leave the Christmas tree up until it starts raining needles and becomes a fire hazard. The house looks so bare when we take it down, but as I vacuum up pine needles yearround, I smile and think to myself, “Yes, Griswold – I know exactly where I will put a tree that big.”

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DOIN' IT RIGHT

Outstanding Local Kids

BY KRIS BLANKMAN

Cheyenne and her trusty steed, Jack Photos by Shandel Hadlock

Cheyenne Hadlock

Flint Wangsgard

Never fear! The west is still alive in the hearts of our youth. When asked what her hobbies are, 10-year-old Cheyenne Hadlock proudly stated ranching with her dad and grandpas in Eden, Utah, and art! Cheyenne is a 5th-grade student at Valley Elementary in Eden. Along with art, she loves science, and learning about the earth. This sweet, young cowgirl had a good year at the Weber County Fair with her lamb, Quill, where she won the first showmanship class.

She is also a member of the Utah Youth Rodeo Association, where she is honing her roping skills. She rides a good bay horse by the name of Jack that her dad bought when he was a young man. To date, her best rodeo experience is bringing home a check from a youth rodeo.

She says that rodeo has taught her patience and hard work, especially times when you miss. She says she spends lots of hours practicing.

Cheyenne loves living the rodeo lifestyle with her family as they travel with her dad who is a professional steer wrestler. Cheyenne wants to expand her events to breakaway and barrels as she gets older and plans on being a veterinarian. She loves to draw, paint, take pictures, and ride! They say the west was won on a bay. It is good to know that the tradition continues with talented young cowgirls like Cheyenne.

Rural America is in good hands with young men like Flint Wangsgard.

Flint is a 15-year-old sophomore at Weber High and lives in Huntsville, Utah. This congenial young man enjoys agricultural science and history in school. 2021 marked his seventh year raising a livestock project for the Weber County Fair.

The first years were through the 4H program, and now he is a member of the Weber High FFA. Flint has been raising and showing a hog every year to raise money for his college education. He is a member of the FFA Livestock Judging team. While he enjoys all the animals, he likes to focus on hogs, as that is where much of his experience and knowledge lies; he says he really enjoys the steers as well. Flint said this year’s project was his most challenging and most rewarding. His hog had some problems, and Flint spent many hours a day hand feeding and taking care of his animal. He said he learned a lot about nutrition this year. Flint enjoys working on his grandparent’s farm in Huntsville in the summers. He loves to fish as much as possible and has found that he likes to create and tie his own flies. He enjoys hunting deer and elk in the fall and can often be found skiing on the slopes in winter.

His future is bright, and while he is not sure what he wants as a career, he is leaning towards something in the agricultural science industry.

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ree leaves are starting to turn color and make their way to the ground, and to me, that means fall is finally here.

For a lot of people, they can’t help but despise this season because of the one that comes after it, but for me, it means that we’re in the home stretch of another year.

Late calves cling to their mothers’ legs when the first frost comes, and the steam coming off their backs and from their noses is one of my favorite sights on a cool morning. That trusty saddle horse might snort and bump up that same morning, your fingers might ache, and your ears might go

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Cliff sides and marble faces show their true beauty, and my eyes can’t help but look toward them every chance I get. Late rains and foggy mornings, cool evenings and clear star-filled nights are all signs that we made it through another long hot summer. That 62-degree afternoon is more than welcome after the sun tried to melt us all through August.

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RECIPES

Falling for

APPLES

BY KRISTINA CASE

Fun facts, delicious recipes, and how to pick the best variety-we are celebrating this favorite fall fruit!

THE RIGHT PICK

With over 100 varieties to pick from at your local grocery store, selecting the right apple can be hard. Here's some help!

SNACKING

Gala, Fuji, Cosmic crisp, Jazz

Tartly perfect!

Granny smith continues to be a favorite for baking.

PIES/BAKING

Pink Lady (hold their shape well), Gold Delicious, Jonagold, Braeburn

APPLESAUCE

McIntosh, Pink Lady, Gold Delicious- they are soft and cook down nicely.

SALADS AND CHEESE BOARDS - pick crisp ones!

SweeTango, Ginger Gold, Honeycrisp

with a flavor closest to apple cider, Honeycrisp are a delicious addition to salads and paired with cheese

BOBBING FOR

APPLES

Where did this come from?

Surprisingly, even though it’s a fall activity, this game originated in Europe hundreds of years ago as a common way for young lovers to court one another.

Each apple did you represented a special someone, know... and if the bobber, typically Apples are female, successfully bit into the 25% air apple with the name of a love (which is interest in one go, then fortune why they favored the lucky couple, and float) fate gave them the go-ahead.

Two attempts meant their love wouldn’t last a long time, and three attempts to bite into the apple meant it would probably be best to not pursue it at all. That’s a lot of pressure for one apple.

Apple Pie Caramel Apples

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Save yourself the $10 and make your own apple pie flavored caramel apple for just over a buck! My family makes them every year and gives them as gifts to our neighbors.

4 green apples 4 wooden skewers ⅛ of a 5-lb. caramel block (the whole block will make you 30 caramel apples) 4 cups white chocolate chips ½ cup cinnamon ½ cup sugar First, stab your apples with the skewer. Do not pierce the apple all the way to the bottom. Also, keep in mind that the middle of the apple isn’t necessarily where it stands upright from. Stab the apple from an angle that keeps it upright. Then refrigerate all the apples. Microwave the caramel

to soften and then pour into a slow cooker to keep it soft. Dip each apple as far into the caramel as you’d like. I like to leave less than an inch of the green apple showing. Once dipped, pull the apple out above the caramel but still in the pot and twist and twirl it until all the excess drips off. Then, the apples rest on a baking sheet while the caramel hardens.

Now, get some water boiling in a pot. Put the chocolate in a metal bowl and then put that bowl over the boiling pot. You will have to mix the chocolate as it melts.

Take your caramel apples and dip them into the chocolate but just below the line of caramel. Lift and twist and twirl like you did before. While the chocolate is still warm, take a shaker and put your cinnamon and sugar inside, mixed. Sprinkle the mixture all over the apple. Refrigerate until you eat them.

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Cranberry-Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip BY CRYSTAL RAPPLEYE 12 oz. fresh cranberries ¼ cup green onions 1-2 jalapeños, deseeded 2 Tbsp. cilantro 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice ¼ tsp. salt 16 oz. cream cheese, softened Pulse the fresh cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add the green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, sugar, lemon

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Apple Fritter Pull-Apart Bread

BY KRISTINA CASE, ADAPTED FROM DELISH.COM

2 granny smith apples, peeled and diced 1 Tbsp. Butter 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 Tbsp. brown sugar ½ tsp. vanilla 1 can Grands buttermilk biscuits ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 5 Tbsp. melted butter Glaze: 1 ½ cup powdered sugar ¼ cup half and half 1 tsp. vanilla Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Grease a 9x5” loaf pan.

Cook first 6 ingredients over low heat for about 8 minutes

until thick and apples are mostly cooked through.

Cut up biscuits into quarters and roll into balls. Dip into melted butter, then dip into the ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon mix. Put a layer of biscuits into loaf pan and add a layer of cooked apples and repeat. Before baking, make sure to put a parchment paper-lined baking pan under the loaf pan to catch any drips. Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown and biscuits are cooked through.

Let cool for about 10 minutes and invert onto serving plate.

Drizzle glaze over the top and serve warm.

Whip the cream cheese.

When ready to serve, spread the cream cheese in an even layer on a serving plate. Top with the cranberry-jalapeño mixture.

Serve with crackers.

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For extra fall flavor add ½ tsp. maple extract to glaze for a delicious maple glaze.

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COMMUNITY The Hands that Painted the Mural at 1750 Monroe Boulevard

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Have you seen the mural painted on the Monroe tunnel?

This is the story behind that mural and the hundred hands that made it happen. First, it was an idea in the mind of Visit Ogden CEO, Sara Toliver.

It was up to Sara and her organization to host the Utah Tourism Conference in August. As hosts, they got to choose a “giveback” as part of Utah’s Forever Mighty Project. Sara saw that there was a lot of potential for cleanup service projects around the community but wanted to also create a more unique opportunity for the volunteers to engage in our community.

Notably, she thought of the tunnel along the Ogden River Parkway. Long-time residents may remember that previously artists had painted it. Those early efforts were painted over at the time. So, Sara decided the giveback would be a mural in the same spot.

Sara’s team came up with a design. Everyone wanted to reflect Ogden’s “mountain to metro” destination theme. The Ogden

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City Arts, Culture, and Events Division Manager, Christy McBride, plotted out the mural on the tunnel walls. Then, the Visit Ogden and Ogden City’s Arts teams got to work taping it off into a grid so that many volunteers could paint at once.

On the day of the project, over 100 volunteers signed up. As a result, Visit Ogden was able to assign many volunteers to clean-up efforts along the parkway while others painted.

They finished the mural in three hours.

On the day of the project, over 100 volunteers Following the volunteer work, local artist, signed up.

Richard Ramos, came to help paint the more They finished intricate part of the artwork. He incorporated the mural in Shalae Larsen’s historic 25th street-scape three hours. into the design.

Today you can see 25th Street with the backdrop of the mountains painted by a hundred hands. They’ve all left their mark on the mural. You can visit Monroe Tunnel by parking at the Ogden MTC Botanical Gardens and walking west on the Ogden River Parkway towards Lorin Farr Park.

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