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Mayors’ Message Inaugural Edition of our New City Magazine: Part of our Continuous Effort to Improve Communication
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elcome to the second edition of our new city magazine, a public-private partnership between North Ogden City and Connection Publishing. Huge thanks to Ryan Spelts and his team at Connection Publishing and to all of the citizens who have volunteered items for the magazine, including news stories, photos, etc. This is a great effort to improve communication in our city and I was so impressed with how the first volume turned out. I look forward to seeing this beautiful magazine serve our city for many years to come!
"I look forward to seeing this beautiful magazine serve our city for many years to come! "
Transparency in All That We Do I am pleased to announce that we have taken another positive step towards increasing our transparency by starting to live stream all of our City Council meetings on YouTube. The videos will also be stored online for future viewing at your convenience. You can watch the weekly City Council meetings on the first four Tuesdays of each month starting at 6 pm. Simply go to www.youtube.com and search for “North Ogden City Council” and you will find our YouTube channel where the current “live” meeting will be streamed, as well as archived recordings of past meetings. You can find the agendas for each meeting and the supporting documents and information posted at www.northogdencity.com under the “Agendas” menu. For us “transparency” is not just a buzz word or something we pay lip service to—it is a way of life for North Ogden City. We want our citizens to be able to easily access information about what is happening in your city government! We will continue to find ways to increase our communication and engagement with citizens and also to continually improve our transparency.
A screen shot from our City Council Meeting's live stream on YouTube.
Brent Taylor, Mayor of North Ogden
Stay connected! The city's website has information on every department in the city and the Mayor's facebook page has fun updates on events and other local interest.
NorthOgdenMayorBrentTaylor www.northogdencity.com
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table of contents NOVEMBER ISSUE
2016
CITY NEWS
FOOD
3 Mayor's letter 6-8 City Updates 9 City Holiday Events/ City Directory
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COMMUNITY 10 12 14 15 16 17 18
Calendar of Events Spotlight The Stump Business Spotlight Brilliant Lighting Center Students of the Month Precious Pets Nature Kids Corner Thanksgiving Activities
CONTESTS
Healthy Eats Zucchini Bisque Health Tips Dining Out Lost Texan BBQ
HOME 28 Bullfrog Spas 29 Heiner's Insurance Center
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OUTSIDE 30 Local Trails Hiking Coldwater Creek 32 Resident Events Road Rally 34 Seasonal Fun 4 Favorite Outdoor Activities
19 Monthly contest and winners To view the digital version of our magazine, go to www.connectionpub.com
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On our Cover Hiking Coldwater Creek Trail page 30 Thanksgiving Traditions page 20 4 Favorite Outdoor Activities page 34 Photo by Ann Park
32 SEND US YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS!!
Have an annoucement to share? Anniversaries, missionaries, promotions at work, etc? Please submit your announcement with Fall colors are photos (they must be 300 dpi for printing) at www.connectionpub.com beautiful this to be included in one of our future publications. time of year!
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October's contest winner! Join our monthly contests! Cash prizes. See page 19 for all the details and what our November contest is.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Kids activites on page 18
EDITORS PAGE
LETTER
from the Editor
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am so grateful for the response we have received regarding this magazine. Our friends and neighbors and many of you who we have just recently met through the publication have shared so many kind thoughts with us. You have all been so kind and have enriched our lives, thank you.
I set out with the intention to create connection with our community by starting this magazine and I feel like that intention has already started to be realized. I hope that each month you will take the opportunity to read this publication. To connect with us. To be part of this project. In today's world where there is so much going on and things are so temporary, this can be something unique. Pictures are viewed for a Snap and gone in an Insta, and the only book we read is Facebook. This is something we as a community can take pride in and create something beautiful, tangible and real. Not only is this a source for your city news, but I would love to tell the stories of the people and history of this great community. I would much rather have real photos than stock photography. We hope you enjoy. Speaking of intentions, most of us live our lives worrying about what we don’t want. I don’t want to be broke, I don’t want to be in debt, I don’t want to fight with my spouse. Our fears are often the cause of many of the stresses and conflicts we deal with. I encourage each of you to live your life intentionally. Choose the types of experiences you want to have and open yourself to all the possibilities that could create those experiences in your life. As we enter the holiday season, it is often very stressful. My intentions this holiday season are to create joy and connection with my family. I also want to create meaningful memories with my children. I want to be open to these creations looking different from what I have planned in my head so I don’t miss opportunities. What are your intentions? Share them with us and let's create what we want. I would like to create a space in this magazine that features announcements of the most important things in your life. We are going to call it the Announcements page. You can use this page to announce things like Anniversaries, Weddings, new children birth or adoption, Mission Calls, career advancement, etc. We can also highlight someone who has passed. The format we will follow is a picture and the event along with a short 2-3 sentence explanation. If we run out of room we will just feature the photo and event. Please submit to our website at www. connectionpub.com. Thanks for connecting with us. Ryan Spelts Publisher & Owner
PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristina Case CONTRIBUTORS Melissa Spelts Jolaine Porter Garner Ann Park Shawn Heiner Shaila Hood Carol Campbell EDITING Carolyn White
North Ogden & Pleasant View Connection are published monthly by Connection Publishing© www.connectionpub.com ryan@connectionpub.com (801)721-3762
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CITY NEWS
UPDATES
City of North Ogden Updates Winter Season
Ready or not, winter season is just around the corner. We would like to remind everyone that North Ogden has a Winter Parking ordinance, which prohibits parking on any public roadway between midnight and 6:00 A.M. between November 15th and March 15th. Motorists are also prohibited from parking on a public roadway during or for 24 hours after a snow storm. This ordinance allows snow plows to safely remove snow from our streets. It is also unlawful to fail to promptly remove snow from a public sidewalk in front of
your property, or to discharge snow from your property onto a public roadway. Please refer to North Ogden City Codes 7-3-4 and 8-4 for details. Snow Removal: The dedicated men and women of our Public Works Department will be out in force keeping our roadways as clean and safe as possible. We would like to remind everyone to use extreme caution around the plow trucks. If you have questions, or concerns, please contact the Public Works Department at (801) 782-8111.
Voting Information Election Day is November 8, are you ready? Weber County mailed all active voters a ballot on October 18th. There are several ways to return your ballot.
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By mail with a first class stamp. Ballot must be post marked no later than Nov 7th. If you are mailing your ballot in on the 7th it is recommended that you walk in to the post office and ask them to hand stamp your ballot to ensure that it can be counted.
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In person at the North Ogden City offices anytime now through Election Day, Nov. 8, at 8:00pm.
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Registered voters can vote in person on Election Day at the North Ogden City Office from 7:00am-8:00pm. You can avoid standing in line by dropping your ballot off.
Community Question Corner Question: What are the yard maintenance requirements of the City? Answer: The City code “5-7 Protective Ground Cover” has required residents to install landscaping with 18 months of an occupancy permit in the front and side yards and 30 months for the rear yard. In addition, all residents are required to keep their lawns and landscaping manicured. Specifically, for lawns, the maximum height is 6 inches. In 2015, the Council revised the code to make it clear that property owners are required to maintain the adjoining property between their land and the asphalt on all city roads. This applies to all properties including open lands and farms. This provides for a safe driving environment, eliminates fire danger, as well as maintains the beauty of our City. Many plants are allowed to exceed the 6-inch requirement for lawns, however, under no circumstances shall any “noxious weeds” be allowed to grow on properties within the City. “Noxious Weeds” are defined by the Utah Noxious Weed Act R68-9 and include many species of plants we do not have problems with in North Ogden. It is important to keep these plants out of our city because they can harm other plants and animals which are native to our community. We are striving to keep North Ogden the great and beautiful place to live it has always been. We appreciate the efforts of all our residents in meticulously maintaining their homes and businesses. This re-occuring section of the magazine will be devoted to answering common questions by our residents and businesses in our community. If you have questions about proper procedures, City Code, building permits, community events, how-to's, or other city related questions please send an email to jcall@nogden.org. 6 NORTH OGDEN CONNECTION // November 2016
Voters can view their sample ballot online at www.vote.utah.gov and by going to Voter Info / Track Ballot. The sample ballot also contains candidate bios and information on the state constitutional amendments. Have you ever wondered what happens to your vote by mail ballot after it is sent in? Weber County has produced a new video that explains the process. The video and more information on the election can be found at www.WeberElections.com.
Employee of the Month Shelly Robison
Shelly is the Administrative Executive Assistant for the Public Works Department. She is the glue that holds the office together. Whether it be a resident or co-worker, she is there, ready to jump into action. Shelly played a big part when Utility Billing moved over to Public Works. When the Public Works Assistant position moved over to our office, Shelly definitely stepped up to the plate to help make the transition a smooth one; helping to organize and mold the position. You can even find Shelly, when it snows, behind the wheel of one of our plow trucks.
City Council Meetings The Mayor and Council welcome your input and attendance at the council meetings held the first 4 Tuesdays of every month starting at 6pm. (Not held on the 5th Tuesday of the month if applicable) Check www.northogdencity.com for changes. Work sessions are held as needed on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
Flood Zones Questions regarding flood zones should be directed to Gary Kerr, Building Official at 801-737-2214. FEMA flood maps are available for your review at the city offices. We also have elevation certificates.
Holiday Closures City Hall and offices will be closed for ThanksgivingNovember 24-25th.
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CITY NEWS
UPDATES
Officer Nominated for local award
Out & About Mayor & City
Congratulations to Officer Jason Child! North Ogden Chief of Police Kevin Warren was recently informed that officer Jason Child has been nominated as the School Resource Officer of the Year for Northern Utah. Jason has been employed with North Ogden City since September of 2001. He began his career in Animal Services and then transferred over to the Police Department two years later. Jason is currently our School Resource Officer and has done a tremendous job of working with administrators, faculty, and students to improve overall relations at all Weber District schools in North Ogden.
Council At Work
He has been able to focus his efforts on students that struggle socially or academically. He works to give them confidence to improve their grades and attendance. Officer Child recently established the Tri-City Youth Court involving student volunteers from Weber High, North Ogden Junior High, and Orion Junior High. This organization gives students the opportunity to learn the process of court proceedings and how the judicial system works. Students referred to the Youth Court system are given the chance to avoid juvenile court trials and a juvenile criminal record. Officer Child oversees our crossing guards, scout and community projects, youth tours, and participates in the Weber Coalition for Suicide Prevention. Jason teaches DARE at all three elementary schools and Montessori Academy, and has taught safe texting, bullying, and the dangers of alcohol to students at North Ogden Junior High. Officer Child is well liked by the students because he has a genuine concern for their wellbeing and academic achievements. Congratulations Officer Child!
New Signs for North Ogden Parks
Top-Bottom: Mayor Taylor teaches Venture Academy students about city government, Form Based Code Committee, and Barker Park Ampitheater Committee
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After years of service our beautiful hand crafted wooden signs are aging and deteriorating. Many of these wonderful signs were carved by former Mayor Bruce Dursteler and we have appreciated them. Our Parks & Recreation Department has started to install beautiful stone signs to replace the wooden signs. These signs have been purchased in cooperation with Weber County RAMP and are a wonderful addition to our city parks!
CITY NEWS
CITY DIRECTORY
Key Community Contacts Mayor: Brent Taylor - 801-513-6163 btaylor@nogden.org Council Members: Lynn Satterthwaite - 801-721-6521 lsatterthwaite@nogden.org Cheryl Stoker - 801-782-6209 cstoker@nogden.org Phillip Swanson - 801-940-2111 pswanson@nogden.org
North Ogden Holiday Events Get ready to kick-off the Christmas season with these events!
Civic League Christmas Tree Lighting
Join with the North Ogden Civic League and North Ogden City as we begin the Christmas season with the lighting of Bicentennial Park, Washington and Pleasant View Dr. The program will include entertainment, refreshments and a visit from Santa! Date: Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 Time: 5:00 p.m.
Visit Santa Claus
Santa will be at Bicentennial Park at the following times: Saturday, December 3rd: 6:00pm-7:30pm Monday, December 5th: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Saturday, December 10th: 11:00-3:00pm Monday, December 12th: 5:30pm-7:30pm Saturday, December 17th: 11:00-3:00 pm Monday, December 19th: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Letters to Santa
Thursday, December 1st a North Pole Express mailbox will be placed at Bicentennial Park. Letters mailed by noon on Dec. 20th will receive a response from Santa. To help Santa save on postage, all letters must include a self addressed, stamped envelope.
Carl Turner - 801-737-0398 cturner@nogden.org Jim Urry - 801-668-1928 jurry@nogden.com City Hall : 801-782-7211 Planning Director
801-737-2220 Rob Scott - rscott@nogden.org
City Recorder/ H.R. Director: 801-737-9830 Annette Spendlove - aspend@nogden.org Building:
801-737-2213 Gary Kerr - gkerr@nogden.org
Police:
Business 801-782-7219 Dispatch 801-629-8221 Emergency 911 Chief Kevin Warren - kwarren@nogden.org Paul Rhoades - prhoades@nogden.org
Public Works Director: 801-782-8111 David Espinoza - despinoza@nogden.org Shelly Robison - srobison@nogden.org Parks & Recreation Director: 801-737-0587 Tiffany Staheli - tstaheli@nogden.org Becca Godfrey - bgodfrey@nogden.org Jesse Felter - jfelter@nogden.org Nigil Bailey - nbailey@nogden.org City Admin./ City Attorney: Jon Call - jcall@nogden.org
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Calendar of Events Events are listed by the venue or group hosting it NORTH VIEW SENIOR CENTER
Nov 23-27 Thanksgiving Break
CATHOLIC CHURCH - ST JAMES THE JUST
Nov 5 Game Day 10am - 12pm
LOMOND VIEW ELEMENTARY:
Boutique 10am - 12pm Light Lunch, Crafts, Quilts, White Elephant
Oct 25 –Nov 11 Canned food drive – please bring your canned food to help out the local food banks.
Nov 4-5 13th Annual Festive Follies - 80 Booths filled with gifts for the whole family. Just in time for holiday shopping. Silent Auction, Coffee Shop, Waffle Love, Siegfried’s German Delicatessen, and Javier’s
Nov 3 Saddlestrings -5:30pm
Nov 8 Blood Pressure -11am Nov 9 Foot Clinic - 10am
Nov 1 - 3:30 community council meeting in the Library
Nov 10 Free Legal Advice for Seniors by Appointment- 4pm
Nov 2 Picture retakes
Veteran Program - 5:30pm Nov 11 Veterans Day (Closed)
Nov 11 Teacher professional Development (Wednesday schedule out at 1:15) Nov 23-25 Thanksgiving Break
Nov 16 Foot Clinic - 10am Thanksgiving Dinner & Play (Weber High) -5pm Nov 17 Genesis Bell Ringers Nov 19 Windy Hollow Dance -7pm Nov 24-26 Thanksgiving Day (Closed)
For more info about the city's holiday events coming up see page 9
Nov 22 Blood Pressure -11am
WEBER HIGH SCHOOL Nov 4 Football (State Quarterfinals) @ Weber Nov 4-5Volleyball (State Tournament) @ UVU
NORTH OGDEN ELEMENTARY Early out day/professional learning day Nov 11th. Special Veteran's day program at 8:45. All vets are invited to attend and to be honored. No school Nov 23-25
MARIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY Nov 10 Chili Cook off 5:30-7pm
Nov 7 Basketball tryouts boys and girls Wrestling @ Weber Nov 10 Football (State Semifinals) @ University of Utah Nov 11-19 7pm Mary Poppins nightly in Auditorium Nov 15 Swimming (region relays) 3:30pm at Ben Lomond High Nov 18 Football (State Final) @ University of Utah Nov 18 Basketball Syracuse @ Weber 7pm 10 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // November 2016
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY Nov 4 First Friday Art Stroll Arts and Performances 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery
Nov 3 Community Interest Understanding Conflict in the Middle East 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Nov 5 Arts and Performances Old Time Fiddlers 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Shepherd Union Lair Nov 10 Community Interest World War II Exhibit 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Shepherd Union Atrium Nov 12 Orchestra Broadway Music Weber State University Symphony Arts and Performances 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Nov 18 Community Interest Parent Daughter Engineering Day 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM WSU Davis Building 3 Ballroom Nov 15 WSU Social Activities Community Awareness: Women's Health Fair 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Davis Campus D3 Atrium Nov 28 Arts and Performances WSU Guitar Ensemble 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Day-out against Crime Event Day-out against crime October is crime prevention month. Our local police force came together to share with the community many of the resources we have protecting our community. They set upin the parking lot in front of the old Smith’s building. The chief of police, Kevin Warren, said this is a positive opportunity to reach outto the community and build relationships. The consensus isthat this event was so positive that itwill become a new annual event hosted byour local police department. The Smith’s manager came by and was so pleased with the event that h evolunteered to have part of the store’s parking lot be used for it next year since the old Smith’s building may be under construction.
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CONNECTION PUBLISHING Top-bottom: Life Flight heliciopter, Weber County Fire, Sheriff and car, Swat Team members. Right: Weber dispatch 911 members
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COMMUNITY
SPOTLIGHT
The Stump
This 70 year-old landmark has given thousands of locals and visitors cold pure water to drink on many hot summer days.
Nothing is quite as refreshing as cold pure water on a hot summer day. The North Ogden Stump is a 7-decade landmark that thousands upon thousands of locals and visitors have been refreshed at through the years. The stump was originally piped in from Clarence Barker’s irrigation well and was put in place by the owner of a hamburger stand, Joseph Ballif. To make the spot memorable, Ballif had a huge tree stump dragged into place by 4 horses and had a traveling craftsman, Dewey Lakey, fashion a drinking fountain that ran up and through the stump. This natural artisan well was a stopping point for travelers and locals and of course probably helped him sell a few extra hamburgers. Over the years the stump has seen several changes. Being crafted from a natural piece of wood eventually the stump started to deteriorate. The original stump deteriorated significantly enough that the town decided to put a concrete base around the stump to extend its life. This took away the tree like appearance though part of the stump remained and was kept on top. At one point someone set the remaining stump on fire and it burned down, leaving only the concrete. When 12 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // November 2016
development of the area forced the stump to be closed, there was an effort by many in the community including the city council to keep this historical landmark and allow the use of the water by our community.
BY RYAN SPELTS
The barn has held many Holsteins since it was built. Above is a current view of the barn. Bottom left is from 1980.
In 1998 a fiberglass replica was placed in front of Lee’s Marketplace and the stump was allowed to continue its refreshing existence. There is a lot of history to this stump. Even the new replica version was not an easy task. Wright and Janneane Shupe donated another cottonwood stump to the city to be used in recreating the stump. The stump was originally donated by Frank Campbell who is Wrights grandfather and there is some speculation that the tree was the offspring of its original Tree. It is possible that both the trees and the donating families are related.
The tree that the Shupes donated ended up being too rotted and so it was used in the creation of the new fiberglass cast of the stump. It did provide a great model to create the long lasting replica you see in front of Lee’s today. The water rights were donated as well by the Barker family and are given on the condition that the water not be commercialized. They also mandated that the water be tested twice monthly, ensuring that the water is clean and pure. A special thanks to the Shupe family for their contributions. We are also very grateful for the North Ogden Historical Society which runs our museum. The Museum is a treasure trove of history. Our wonderful community is built upon the foundation of those that have gone before us. One cool way to support the museum is to link your Smith’s reward card to the Museum. With no effect to your points or purchases, Smith will donate a percentage of your purchases to the museum. To do so, please visit www. smithsfoodanddrug.com go to the Community tab and link the museum #30067.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LOCAL HISTORY! You can also visit our own little museum to learn more about historical places in North Ogden and Pleasant View. North Ogden Historical Museum located at 545 E. 2750 N. CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // November 2016 13
COMMUNITY
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Brilliant Lighting Center
Mark Miller has happy memories of growing up in North Ogden and has recently moved back to give his children the same thing. He opened Brilliant Lighting Center just this year and is excited to be in North Ogden. Stop by his showroom to say hi! We appreciate Mark and are happy to have him as part of our community and we are grateful that he has chosen to support our community magazine.
INFO Company: Brilliant Lighting Center Type: Residential & commerical Lighting Phone: 801-782-8000 Web: brilliantlightingcenter.com
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ou know that wonderful feeling of familiarity when you go home? Well, that is what Mark Miller of Brilliant Lighting Center feels when he comes home to North Ogden. He grew up near Oaklawn park and was one of 8 kids. His amazing mother and the community helped raise the kids because his father passed away when his oldest sibling was only 11 years old. Mark loves the people of North Ogden and has many great memories of his youth here. The most notable of which is when Weber Warriors won the State Football Championship in 2000. Mark was the starting safety on that team. He has fond memories of driving home from University of Utah, and the community had come out, up and down the streets of Ogden, to celebrate their victory and cheer them on as they rode home on the bus. After serving a mission in Frankfurt Germany for the LDS church, he moved to Cedar
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Mark Miller has returned to his home town and is happy to be back as part of the community. City to work for his brother. They started a retail lighting company and Mark eventually bought his brother out and ran that business for 13 years. He always longed to move back home. He and his wife decided to move back home to enjoy life a little more and to allow his kids to experience many of the joys he enjoyed in his youth. He opened his new store here in North Ogden this year and sold his Cedar store in August. The store is a beautiful array of the best lights and options on the market. They can help you with switching over to LED and with all lighting options. You can get fans and chandeliers as well as lamps and fixtures, Brilliant Lighting Center's showroom offers a wide selection of lighting.
new construction offerings as well as estimating and layouts. Mark’s goal is to have a great selection and better service than the big box stores. He wants to make quality commercial grade products available to every homeowner at affordable prices. He is now open and growing his business. You can visit his showroom at 1964 N 400 E, North Ogden, UT 84414. Call the store at 801-7828000. Located in the shopping center behind Kirt’s and Pizza Pie Cafe.
COMMUNITY SCHOOL INFO
Student of the Month
Every month we'd like to recognize students who have been selected at their schools.
Sierra Rose
Weber High School I am happy to nominate Sierra Rose for my choice as Warrior of the Year! This is something I have thought about for a while because I want to select a student who has proven to be a Warrior. Sierra has numerous characteristics that make her an easy choice for this honor. When Sierra was a sophomore she was in my Math 2 class and was a very dedicated and conscientious student. Her work was always neatly done and she took immaculate notes. Because of her good study habits she was able to earn high grades in Math class. I have noticed that Sierra excellent work ethic and takes pride in everything she does in Math class. She currently has the highest grade in her class! I am so impressed with Sierra’s determination to do her best in all she does. Her positive attitude and willingness to help others are qualities that will help her throughout her life. Sierra has an extremely bright future! -Mrs. Barney
Jared Coen
Orion Junior High School
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Jared Coen has been chosen as a Student of the Month for Orion Jr. High School. Jared’s hobbies include drawing, music and just hanging out with friends. His favorite class at Orion is AP Human Geography. He is Sun a 4.0 student. is involved Mon HeTues Wedin Project Thurs Fri Sat Sun Lead the Way and the National Jr. Honors Society. Jared said 1 2 3 4 5 6 the best part about Orion is the friends that he has made there. He has a personal goal of getting his learners permit by next month. He a 9th 7 8 is currently 9 10 grader 11at Orion 12and has 13a goal to 4 complete his required math credits for graduation by March. These requirements are usually met by taking math during 9th, 10th 11th grades. exactly what 14 and 15 16 Jared 17 does not 18 know19 20 he 11 wants to pursue after he graduatesContract but he isContract very interested in Day Day STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs. Jared 1 23 24 very 3 hard 25 4at Orion 26 5to accomplish 27 18 is21a great22 student and2 works First day Early Prof. Early Early the goals he has set. of School
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PRECIOUS PETS
MURPHY & STANLEY These mini-golden doodles have a lot of fun, and according to their "pawrents" are the best dogs ever. BY MURPHY & STANLEY
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y name is Murphy and my handsome brother is called Stanley. We are brothers, born from the same mom, in the same litter. Many humans are surprised by that since Stanley is 40 pounds and I am only 24 pounds. We are called mini-golden doodles. The reason we are called minis is because the regular golden doodles might weigh 90 pounds and be like giant Sasquatches. Our mom says we are more manageable at our size. We are just a few months short of being 5 years old so you know we are full grown man-dogs! We do not shed. For some reason our mom thinks that is a big deal. But dog oh dog can we ever grow hair! One time when our hair was long a boy asked if I was a stuffed animal or a dog! But most of the time our pawrents keep our hair short. Me and Stanley think it is because they are too lazy to comb us every day, but don’t tell them we said that. Me and Stanley graduated from PSU (Pet Smart University). It was the place where we learned English words (sit, stay, leave it, etc.). Before PSU we only knew Bark. After we completed our 3 classes there, we went on to test for our CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certification. Our pawrents say it is impawtent that doggies receive education and training so they can reach their full potential. Our pawrents say me and my brother Stanley are the best dogs ever. The words they use to describe us are: smart, loving, and playful. We are called “real people dogs”. I think that means we love people. They said we are easy to train. You might be surprised to know that we get our teeth brushed EVERY night before we go to bed. We love getting our teeth brushed! Me and Stanley have lots of hobbies. We like the usual stuff like wrestling and swimming but we also like to run with our
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pawrents. Every Friday they take us with them on a 6 mile run. Mom says a tired dog is a happy dog so we are really happy on Fridays! We also like to travel. We have been to many other states. Dad says we are easy travelers because we just pack up our little wheelie house (trailer), jump in the truck and take off for places like Oregon, California, or Arizona. This summer we went all the way to Indiana! One of my hobbies actually benefitted all the doggies in North Ogden! I have an addiction to fetching. I really don’t know what the word addiction means but mom says it so it must be something good. Anyway, our back yard slopes down and we had trouble playing fetch because the ball (I call him Wilson) would always roll through the fence. So one day our mom asked the mayor if anyone ever thought about a dog park in North Ogden. The mayor suggested that our mom ask the council to look at the idea. So for the next year or so our mom kept showing up at the council meetings to move the idea along (and to force the mayor and council to look at pictures of us to bring joy into their lives) and now we have our very own dog park! We hope you liked meeting us. If you see us around town, stop and give us a pet! Editorial note: This is the story of Murphy & Stanley as told by Murphy & Stanley. Certain spellings, words and grammatical usages are their own. You can visit their blog at murphyandstanley.blogspot.com.
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COMMUNITY NATURE
Clockwise: Juvenile Redtailed Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk Cooper's Hawk
Raptors in view BY SHAILA HOOD
It's no secret to locals that North Ogden offers a unique, and beautiful environment. In addition to our recent beautification projects and picturesque mountainscape backdrops, our community is also a wintering ground for many kinds of raptors (no, not dinosaurs). Raptors, also known as birds of prey, are medium to large predatory birds that are a great benefit to our ecosystem and community. As carnivores, they feast heavily on unwanted rodents such as mice, gophers and squirrels, helping to keep these populations at bay. Raptors play a vital role in creating a balanced ecosystem for our community and surrounding areas.
HAWK WATCH
For more tips and identification help, check out Utah's own HawkWatch International. HawkWatch International is a non-profit organization dedicated to raptor conservation and well-being. Experts and biologists provide countless outlets to learn all about our local birds and how to be successful in identifying them. Find out more at www.hawkwatch.org
North Ogden is an especially great place for viewing these beneficial birds due to our optimal location and design. With scattered agricultural areas in and around our city, open fields will attract soaring Red-tailed Hawks and swooping American Kestrels, the smallest falcon in the US. Our treed neighborhoods, backyards, and parks are great for smaller hawks including Sharp-shinned Hawks and Cooper's Hawks. Furthermore, our rugged encircled cliffs will draw Bald Eagles over our town on the way to perch for the evening after fishing our nearby reservoirs. Yes, that's right, Bald Eagles! Keep your eyes to the sky early in the day or towards dusk for a chance to catch them headed into the canyons of Ben Lomond Mountain and surrounding hills. CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // November 2016 17
COMMUNITY
KIDS CORNERS
Thanksgiving Activities Unscramble the words kyutre: __________________________________ smedah tesoapat: _________________________ ragyv: ___________________________________ ipe: _____________________________________ nybecarrr: _______________________________ fusitgnf: _________________________________
Why did the turkey join the band? Because he had drumsticks!
COLOR BY NUMBER TURKEY I AM THANKFUL FOR
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CONTESTS
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We are excited to bring you a new contest each month. Please get involved and nominate your neighbors or friends so they have a chance to win $100 in reward money.
Cover Photo Winner
October Contest Winner
Have an amazing photo for our December cover?
November contest
Congratulations to Cody and Lisa Johnson for the Best Halloween Decorations.
This months photo winner is Ann Park. She authored our trails article and took an awesome picture of her friends Lindsey and Luke Carrigan which you see on the cover. Ann, you will have to decide how to split the money up with Lindsey.
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Best Thanksgiving craft or art piece. We know that many of you are very creative. We would like to see your creations. This will be split into 2 categories (12 years and under, and 12 years and over) with a $50 prize for each category.
CONTEST RULES Send us your contest photos! We need 2 unique photos each month and give a $50 total prize to the winner. Requirement for cover photos are: photo must be in vertical orientation and must be very high quality, at least 300 dpi. This means it probably isn’t taken by a cell phone. Call with questions 801-624-9652. Submissions can be uploaded at www.connectionpub.com
Creation quality and overall embodiment of Thanksgiving Spirit will be the basis for winning. Send us a photo of your creations at www.connectionpub.com click submit and click contest nomination. You can also nominate a creative friend. Please note that due to deadlines, our contest submission deadline is the 15th of the month. This contest is open for submissions between now and November 15th.
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Thanksgiving TRADITIONS
How the Spelts combines favorites from both sides of the family.
BY MELISSA SPELTS
W
e decided to celebrate our first Thanksgiving together with Ryan’s family. I love his family but as that day came I started to think of all the traditions I was going to miss out on from my family's Thanksgiving celebration. Our traditions were simple but they meant a lot to me. The sadness I felt was noticeable but I was also excited about starting our own traditions for our new family. I walked into my in-laws' house and saw a big plate full of orange rolls and I literally shed a few tears, it took me home. Orange rolls (see page 22) were always served at my family's thanksgiving dinner as well! It was then that I realized how important traditions are to me. Our family looks forward to holidays and the activities that help create fun memories. Here are a few of the traditions that we use to celebrate Thanksgiving and we even asked some of our friends and neighbors their ideas too. We hope you have a great holiday. Meredith and Jeff Wurm started this tradition a couple years ago. They write things that they are grateful for on different colored paper leaves and post them on their door where they can see it everyday. It’s a great way to see all the blessings they have. Meredith especially loves seeing her kids hand writing. I might have to implement this one into our Thanksgiving month. Lana and Justin Spencer’s family LOVE playing a candy bar game with their family. Rules… Everyone brings a bunch of candy bars and then they roll 2 dice in a pie tin and if you get doubles you get to pick a candy bar. You can steal from other people and the game is over when all the candy is gone. The kids love it!! Our kids love my parent's longtime family tradition of shooting pumpkins. After our feast, and turkey hangover, we go up to a gravel pit in the mountains behind our family’s home in Honeyville. In this picture the kids are lined up trying to hit the pumpkins with rocks. We then use different guns and safely let the kids try their hand at shooting the pumpkins. It is usually super cold but so much fun. This has been a tradition in our family since I was a teenager. I love that my kids get to experience it too. We also have a very traditional Thanksgiving dinner at either my parents house or Ryan’s family's house in Las Vegas. I love the turkey and stuffing and Ryan’s favorite is the Pomegranate Salad (also on page 22).
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The holidays are a wonderful opportunity for families to start and continue traditions that are important to them.
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Our favorite family Thanksgiving recipes My Momma Miller’s Fabulous Orange Rolls by Melissa Spelts
1 c. milk ¾ c. butter (rich rolls) or shortening (lighter rolls) ¼ c. sugar ½ tsp. salt 1 Tbls. yeast ¼ warm water 4 c. unbleached flour 2 eggs at room temperature (could keep your dough from rising) Heat milk, butter, sugar, just until the butter melts. Let it cool slightly. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl When milk mixture is lukewarm beat into yeast. Add 2 cups flour and beat until no lumps. Slowly add 1 cup of flour beating at low speed. Stir in last ¾ cup flour and beat with spoon. Place dough in an oiled bowl and let rise until doubled. Sprinkle flour on cutting board. Divide dough into 4 sections. Roll into circle. Spread with orange mixture and cut into 8 wedges. Roll sections crescents. Allow room on your cooking sheet for the rolls to triple in size. Cover with plastic and let rise. Bake in pre-heated oven for 400 degrees. Baking time: 10-12 minutes or until pale golden. Crescent dough from the store would work great as well. Orange Mixture Combine together: ½ cup butter (1 cube) 1 ½ c. sugar grated rind of 1 orange Cover and let sit for 3 hours before spreading on dough and cooking..
Deep Fried Turkey Have you ever wanted to try deep frying a turkey? Well, here is how you do it. WARNING: Do not put a frozen turkey in hot oil. It will explode and cause serious harm and possibly a fire hazard. We also recommend using oil resistant gloves and eye protection when deep frying a turkey. Use caution and do this outside. 1. Thaw your turkey!! (from personal experience, remove the bag with innards and pieces before cooking) 2. Get a deep fryer 3. Place your turkey in the pot 4. Fill with water covering the turkey but not exceeding the max fill line 5. Remove the turkey 6. Mark the spot where the water retreats to after removing the turkey 7. Dump the water and replace with oil to your mark 8. Heat the oil to 350 degrees 9. Carefully place the turkey in the hot oil 10. Cook until finished A rule of thumb is to cook the turkey 3-4 minutes per pound, so a 12 pound turkey should cook for about 36 minutes. It is also advisable to use a meat thermometer to check that the meat is fully cooked internally. This doesn’t qualify for one of our healthy fare menu items but it is a very delicious treat. The meat is so tender and juicy. You will love it. Let us know how it goes for you.
Pomegranate Salad Pick your favorite fruit and throw it into a bowl. These are some of our favorites… apples bananas grapes strawberries blueberries black berries mandarine oranges pomegranates We love it with and without whipping cream. But if it is with then we make our own. Here’s our recipe using agave as the sweetener. We hope you like it as much as we do.
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Whipping Cream... Pour the amount of whipping cream you want in a mixing bowl (we use a bosh) along with some agave. Start to mix until the agave is mixed in and taste. If you think it needs more sweetness then add more agave until it tastes the way you like it. Then add 1 to 2 tsp of vanilla. Once you have the taste where you like it mix for 3-5 minutes until the whipped cream forms peaks that don't go away.
BUILDING NORTH OGDEN
Economic Development BY MAYOR BRENT TAYLOR
City leaders are hard at work to create conditions to help existing businesses succeed and to attract new businesses into North Ogden. The sales taxes and higher commercial property taxes from businesses are an essential part of the city economy, and more businesses means lower residential property taxes and better quality of life as we don’t have to drive as far. We are making full use of the economic development tools available through the city’s Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and Community Development Area (CDA). Here are some highlights below on current projects we have brought to North Ogden.
Crossroads at North Ogden The strip mall north of the old Smith’s building. We have been able to find a new developer to come in and fully remodel and renovate this strip mall. There will be a new roof, modernized roof life, new façade, and a new name “Crossroads at North Ogden” to match the fantastic new appearance. Work began in October and is projected to be completed by late November. Several new stores will be introduced as part of the process, including Sports Clips and GNC, and the Little Ceasar’s store will be renovated as well.
Hug-Hes Café
Old Smith’s Building After sitting vacant for a couple years, we are pleased to announce that the old Smith’s building will be fully torn down and a beautiful new building will be built in its place (concept above). Tenants to be announced soon . . . .
Coming soon!
Moving into the old Winger’s Building by Lee’s Market. Pictured above is a sneak preview of the interior.
The Winger’s building has been vacant for nearly a decade and we have been able to bring a popular café offering lunch, dinner, and fabulous deserts to our city. As part of this project the building got a full exterior remodel and is looking awesome. Hug-Hes is now remodeling the interior, and expects to be open by early November! CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // November 2016 23
HOPE WEEK
Weber High School takes a week to talk suicide prevention and most importantly, coming together to celebrate life
BY JENNIFER PAIGE
As Weber High principal Velden Wardle stated, “4 communities, 10 schools, 7,845 students – We are Weber United!” Weber United – that was the goal of Hope Week; to emphasize that we are all significant members of this great community. Every life matters. Hope Week was an exciting collaborative event; a week-long, multi-school suicide prevention campaign. The purpose of Hope Week was to both educate the community in an effort to prevent suicide, and to bring the community together to engage in positive, uplifting activities. A parent approached me stating that having these activities that families can enjoy together, while providing community resources geared toward suicide prevention and health, allowed their family to have an open, honest conversation about mental health. In other words, these activities opened the door for communication. By bringing us together to celebrate life, to talk about hope, and to provide resources…that was the point. Suicide is not just a school issue, it is a community issue. Together, we can lift the stigma of mental health, open our arms to people who are hurting, and get them help. We greatly appreciate everyone that supported this great event: school administrations, PTSA groups, community resources, and Student Response Teams. Your efforts created an amazing week! We are excited to continue this event next year, and welcome any and all who would like to contribute!
The purpose of Hope Week was to both educate the community in an effort to prevent suicide, and to bring the community together to engage in positive, uplifting activities.
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FOOD
HEALTHY EATS
Zucchini Bisque Makes 30 bowls Cook until zucchini is tender then blend 6 lbs - zucchini or peas 2 cups onion 3/4 c. chicken broth 3 1/2 quarts - water Add blended zucchini back in the pot after blending. This portion is optional. I usually skip the seasoning and my family loves it that way too. 3 c. half-n-half 1/2 t. pepper 1/2 t. nutmeg 1/2 t. salt pinch - cayenne pepper Sprinkle some shredded cheese on top and eat.
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FOOD
FITNESS TIPS
HOW TO SABOTAGE YOUR HEALTH FOR THE HOLIDAYS! With so many articles and postings on how to lose weight, get healthy, and tone up for the holidays, it gets exhausting! We just want to have fun, eat the fruit cake, and relax with no worries right? So I'm going to share with you my top 5 tips on how you can put on that typical 7-10 pounds people gain during the Bermuda triangle of holidays (Halloween - Thanksgiving - and Christmas). After all, holidays only come once a year so enjoy yourself and have extra insulation for those cold winter days! 1. Make sure you buy your favorite Halloween Candy as soon as it comes out for the Trick or Treaters. At least by October 1st! Then of course you will need to buy several bags more as you eat them before Halloween comes. Don't miss the after Halloween sale on candy to stock up for the year.
BY JEANNINE GROLL
tell her you don't feel well, which will be the truth! 5. Bring your own plate! Have you noticed people are trying to gyp you by serving on those little 9" plates? And who came up with the 2 bite rule anyway? We can't be wasting food! It is much better on our waist than in the waste basket! In all seriousness, we hope you enjoy our teasing, but we know this time of year can be difficult. With all the extra events and busyness that surrounds the holidays our health often gets put on the back burner. I specialize in helping people get and stay healthy. Don’t wait for the holidays to be over, you can make a change in your life right now. Making choices every day to improving your health goes a long way. And follow the adage, “it is ok to party…just not every day.” I wish you a Happy and Healthy Holidays.
2. When attending Holiday Parties, don't eat all day so you can show up starving and ready to eat! Plant yourself next to the buffet and use it as your personal serving table. If you must, share with others but try to scare them away from your favorites by taking a few bites and putting them back saying they don't taste well.
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It is okay to party...just not every day.”
3. Water takes up stomach space. Don't drink it and save room for all the desserts! You only have so much room in that 12" space but no worries, the stomach is expandable I promise you can fit in that last eclair. And the good news, you can create unlimited amount of fat cells for storage and shrink up muscle cells to compensate. 4. I wouldn't work out at all. It will burn off those calories you are saving for a rainy day and give you way too much energy. Who knows? We could be in another famine soon the way politics are going!! And you don't want to have extra energy or your spouse will want you to put up Christmas lights, run errands, and haul boxes. You can 26 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // November 2016
–Jeannine Groll
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FOOD
DINING OUT
Above: The sliced brisket with macaroni salad and green beans, and the smoked sausage and Texas Pinto beans
Restaurant Review
Lost Texan BBQ offers all the delicious tastes..and smells
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REVIEWED BY DAVE BOATWRIGHT
good starting point to a successful barbecue restaurant experience happens before you even walk in the door. Hopefully, you can smell smoke! The first time I went to the Lost Texan to give it a try, that's exactly what happened. That was over a year ago, and every time I've visited since has been a delicious, consistent eating experience. The meats are plentiful and delicious. James and Marti take pride in the food they share and it shows in how they treat customers. They walk around and make sure the food is up to par (or better) and get to know the clientele. They are proud of the food, and they should be. All of the meats are good, but the star of the show is the sliced brisket. But wait … there's more. The Lost Texan graciously offers the burnt ends from the brisket every day until they are gone, so if you want some you had better go early. The sides are good, and maybe I'm biased being from Idaho and all, but the twice smashed potatoes are one of the best sides I've had at a barbecue joint....ever. They are thick and rich and threaten to make your eyes droopy about two hours after lunch. Compliment all of that with homemade sauces and cold gourmet sodas and they have a real winner. Lost Texan also does take-out, so you can sneak some to your party and try to pass it off as your own! Come in and say hello to some great food, and tell them Dave sent ya. They will just look at you and say "Who?" And that's ok too.
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STRESS & ANXIETY RELIEF
T
he count down to Christmas has begun! Did your stress level just go through the roof?
Stress is part of our lives, and can vary depending on the season, day or even hour. While some stress might be good for us, pushing us forward to complete tasks and so on, chronic stress can be detrimental to our overall health and well-being. Because of this, taking time each day to unwind and unplug is important to helping us achieve inner strength and live our best healthy lives.
the better you’ll be able to relieve stress. There are various methods and forms of meditation. One of our favorite ways is through hydrotherapy, which evidence has shown can be “effective in alleviating mental fatigue.” The warm water helps to release the tension in your body, mind, and soul from the day-to-day chaos.
The key to combating stress is to first recognize those moments you’re feeling stressed and identifying your triggers. Once you have a better understanding of what makes you feel stressed out, the more you can eliminate those stressors from your life or, if you’re unable to change your circumstances (which can be the case for many), find ways to reduce stress and release that pentup energy.
Try this at home: Take some time to focus on your breathing and clear your mind through meditation. While soaking, close your eyes and focus your attention on your breath. If you’re having a hard time quieting your mind, add a simple mantra or word to your meditation practice. This can be a simple “om” sound or any phrase that helps calm you. Repeating a meditation mantra during times of stress, for many people, brings about some relaxation and helps them to better deal with whatever the crisis of the moment is.
A great way to relieve tension and learn how to manage stress is through meditation. Meditation is an ancient relaxation technique that focuses on quieting the mind and turning inward to reconnect with yourself.
When it comes to hydrotherapy and stress reduction the key factor is to listen to your body. We hope these tips and insights help you find relief, but they are not intended to replace your doctor’s advice.
Meditation takes practice, and the idea of quieting the mind can be frustrating. But the more you incorporate this into your daily habits,
Be sure to take some time for yourself this holiday season, calm your mind and focus on the reason of the season - and don’t stress too much!
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“A calm mind brings inner strength and selfconfidence.” - Dalai Lama
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WATCH FOR WILDLIFE ON THE ROAD
Slow down when you see an animal crossing sign, especially those near woods and water.
It’s that time of year when it stays darker later in the morning and gets darker earlier in the evening. It’s also the time when animals—deer, moose, and elk in particular—are on the move and on the road. Here are some tips for avoiding and handling an animal collision with your vehicle: To avoid an animal collision: • Stay focused while driving. Be alert, especially during dusk and dawn when animals are most active.
• Scan the road ahead of you. Use high-beam
headlights when there is no oncoming traffic.
• Slow down when you see animal crossing
signs, which are posted in known high-traffic areas. These are often located near woods and water.
If you see an animal: • Slow down and stay in your lane. Swerving and hard braking could cause more injury to you and others.
• Flash your vehicle’s high-beam headlights
and honk the horn to move the animal off the road.
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one, there may be more in the area. After an Animal Collision: • Keep calm. If able, move your vehicle to a safe place and turn on your vehicle’s hazard lights.
• Call emergency services if anyone is injured. Contact the local authorities to clear the roadway or if any property has been damaged.
• Check to see if your vehicle is safe to operate. Look for leaking fluid, damaged lights, loose parts, etc. When in doubt, call a tow truck.
• Stay away from the animal. A frightened or wounded animal could harm you.
• Take photos of the roadway, vehicle damage, and any injuries sustained.
• Report the incident to your insurance company as soon as possible.
• Animals tend to travel in herds. If you see
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OUTSIDE
LOCAL TRAILS
Left: Ann Park at the peak and rock pillar.
Hiking a new trail:
COLDWATER CREEK BY ANN PARK
There is nothing better than hiking this time of year. Somehow, getting out in the mountains just seems to put life back into perspective. Take a break from the hustle and hurry of the week and breathe some mountain air. Fall is spectacular in the Wasatch and the temperatures have lowered enough to go out at any time of day. The fall colors are at their best now, and we need to soak up some extra sunshine to get us through the winter. I love the crisp fall air and the contrast of bright leaves against the sky. One of the newest trails in our area is the Coldwater Creek Trail. You can see it from 2700 North if you look east. You can choose the trailhead at 2750 N Mtn. Rd, or the trailhead at the mouth of North 30 CONNECTIONPUBLISHING // November 2016
Ogden Canyon. These two ways join after a short distance. The other end of the trail is at the Ogden Nature Center North Trailhead, 1160 N Mtn. Rd. This trail is great for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. We started at 2750 N. There’s a tiny stream just at the edge of the parking lot. You can tip-toe over the rocks, or if you have long legs, maybe you can jump it. The trail goes under the power lines and begins to climb up toward a large rocky outcropping. Be sure to stop on top of it for a photo to impress your friends. Watch for the trail coming up out of the canyon to join in, and continue up the hill. Keep
coming up those switchbacks. You can make it, no sweat. Well, maybe a little sweat, but that’s what you left the house for, right? And the view gets better the higher you go. The trail zigzags up and then levels off before it turns east and goes into the canyon. I love the view looking out over Coldwater Canyon. If you get there early, you can see the morning sun highlight all the contours of the mountain. It’s beautiful in every season of the year. The trail descends gently and crosses another route that comes up the bottom of the canyon. From there it climbs up the other side through the deep forest. This is my favorite part of the trail because it’s always shady and it smells amazing. Enjoy the trees and the majestic views of Ben Lomond Peak to the north. Coldwater Canyon is home to some unique and dramatic rock formations. Several places in the canyon have pillars or towers of rock. One of these is right beside the trail. There are other interesting formations further up in the canyon. When you get to the crazy pillar of rock, you’re almost to the top of the hill and the front of the canyon. Once there, you’ll start your descent. The trail zigzags down the other side, giving you a lovely view of North Ogden. This is a beautiful, sunny place to hike. Enjoy your time in the mountains! I always do.
Above: Coldwater Canyon
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RESIDENT EVENTS
Road Rally: fun for all ages! BY JOLAINE PORTER GARNER
What is a Road Rally? A way for groups of individuals to get together for a fun event, to get to know each other better, or to perform team-building activities
Rev up your engines! Get set! Go! Recently I was invited to participate in a
neighborhood road rally hosted by my friends Jess and Joan Rudd, residents of North Ogden for the past 2 1/2 years. Their primary goal was to get to know the people in our neighborhood and to get everyone involved together in an amusing activity. Jess and Joan have been creating road rallies for a while now. When they lived in Montana and Washington their road rallies were used to create some entertainment with local friends, add some amusement to their family reunion, and to celebrate a friend’s 60th birthday. Joan said, “It works for everyone; singles, families of all ages, couples, grandparents, and grandchildren. It’s non-threatening and we all come back and eat ice-cream.” A road rally seemed to be a perfect activity on a summer’s evening. The Rudd family loves to play games of all sorts. They even enjoy making up treasure hunts within the walls of their home as a fun way to find a hidden birthday gift or a special surprise. As you can imagine, their grandchildren look forward to visits at grandma and grandpa’s house. Now, their grandchildren are carrying on the spirit of fun and writing small clue notes for grandma and grandpa when they come for a visit as well. I inquired what it takes to organize such an event as a road rally. Joan suggested that it requires about 1 hour to drive through one’s neighborhood to look for unique things that stand out. She and her mother, Juanita Flower, spent some quality time together as they first drove around seeking clues. Her mother who is not shy to admit that she is a youthful 82, relished the opportunity to participate too. They found many a North Ogden home with characteristics such as a colored front door, a mailbox shaped like a fire truck, a tree with a half dozen chimes hanging from its limbs, and a lawn ornament that was a carved grizzly bear. Attractive yet simple invites were made and taped to doors with the following instructions: “Fun Family Night. Road Rally. Needed: 1 driver, 1 navigator and 1 carton of ice cream for the entry fee.”
The drivers' of this sporty car won Red Hots candy!
My young adult son and I joined two couples as we began our journey. A variety of vehicles arrived. Vans showed up with children spilling out from them. A couple with a sporty red hot rod car would have taken a prize for Best Looking entry. All together, our rally consisted of about 40 people. Once we had our check off list in hand, we were off. Varoom! We had 1 hour to collect our goods. Our laughter grew as we noticed how our competitive nature seemed to emerge. Shouts of directions and suggestions echoed throughout the car. We laughed and shouted out the windows at our competition who were at times neck and neck with our vehicle. Teamwork was essential. We eagerly checked off the neighborhood items and then we navigated into the main North Ogden hub. We had our ziplock bags ready to now collect our pieces of evidence. Some of the check-off items included: a napkin from a fast food establishment, a paw print from a dog, a tire print from a bike, an autograph from a jogger, a pinecone, the name of the 8th flavor on the Fizz drive up menu (we discovered it to be bacon soda), a license plate saying from the jeep parked at Mrs. Cavanaugh’s, and…...a cow pie. One team actually returned that item! We made it back in time. As we pulled up, I noticed The Rudds had set up long tables in their garage with ice-cream and a variety of toppings. The children were ecstatic to
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How it works: 1. Participants, who have received in invite, check-in with entry fee: a carton of ice cream. All they need is 1 driver, 1 navigator. 2. The navigator and driver set off on a 1-hour scavenger hunt with a list of items to find in the neighborhood as well as items to bring back for evidence.
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3. After coming back with evidence and list, points are totaled and everyone shares in an ice cream buffet! 4. Grand prize winners get a bottle of apple cider. 5. Neighbors and friends get to share their experiences. The best part!
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"Amid the laughter, we got re-acquainted with each other. We even met the new move-ins and met neighbors who we only knew by an occasional drive-by wave." scoop up and serve themselves as much as they wanted. We handed in our list and Jess and Joan tallied up all of our points and our items. I observed how a few contestants lingered around the table to see how close they were to becoming the grand prize winners. As neighbors and friends we shared our experiences. One amusing story unfolded from one of our “racers.” He and his family were seeking to locate a blue tarp behind a barn and then had to note what was under it. As they drove, they sighted a barn, jumped out of their car and asked a kindly, older gentleman on the property what he had under a blue tarp. After explaining their motive, the man instructed them that they could go behind his barn and look under whatever they needed to all they wanted, adding that he hadn’t looked back there in years. When this family returned with their list and
their blue tarp tale, it was only then that they discovered they had been looking in the wrong place all along. Yes, there was a blue tarp across the street from where they were looking; it had a large boat sticking out from the edges. Amid the laughter, we got re-acquainted with each other. We even met the new moveins and met neighbors who we only knew by an occasional drive-by wave. The awarded prizes were announced. Red Hots candy (for the “Red Hot” drivers!) and a bottle of sparkling apple cider were granted to the winners amid cheers, fist pumps, and high fives. I clearly walked away from this experience content and filled with gratitude. A smile was etched in my heart and a renewed energy to my soul for wonderful friends and neighbors. Thank you Rudd family for bringing us all together.
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Favorite Outdoor Activites in November
November is one of my favorite times of the year. It is usually starting to get cold but it is not freezing yet. These are some of my personal favorite outside activities in November. BY RYAN SPELTS
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TURKEY BOWL
Thanksgiving day is an awesome day where there is no school and the cold fall weather makes most everyone think of food and football. No stores are open so everyone can just get together and have fun. I remember being invited to my first turkey bowl in Utah about 8 years ago. We played in a park where the dew had frozen and so it was a slippery slide of a field which made things even more fun. It was cold and damp but we warmed up pretty quickly running and playing football. We should get a community turkey bowl going this year. Email me and we will meet up. ryan@connectionpub.com Football is a great way to work off that holiday meal!
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GUNS AND EXPLOSIONS
I really love this tradition that my wife introduced me to, her family has been doing it for years. You know all those pumpkins that your wife probably decorates with during October and November? Well by Thanksgiving they are probably rotting or on the verge, so it is a perfect day to go out to the boonies and use them for target practice. We take the kids out and have a lesson on gun safety and shoot all the pumpkins. We sometimes rig them with explosives so we can really make a sight. It is a ton of fun and a great opportunity to teach the kids about weapons and safe use. Plus it is better than the pumpkin smashing that we did in Las Vegas when I was a kid.
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LEAF PILE JUMPING
This can be a little late by the time Thanksgiving rolls around but toward the end of October and the first part of November the leaves are usually down and ready to be cleaned up. We love going to Melissa’s parents small ranch and raking up huge quantities of cottonwood leaves that literally lay 5� deep in places and make great leaf piles. The kids have a blast running and jumping in the piles. It makes for great memories and also helps make the chore of raking leaves a little more enjoyable.
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HIKING
I also love taking fall hikes. Seeing the beautiful colors of fall and feeling the cold air as you climb up the mountains. It is one of my favorite times. I had a friend one time say he wishes it could be hoodie weather all the time. I like hoodie weather too but I actually enjoy all the seasons. Take a chance to feel the cool weather on your cheeks and go for a walk or hike before it is too cold and snowy. Bring some layers cause it gets colder as you climb in elevation.
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