Roy Connection October 2023

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OCTOBER 2023 OFFICIAL CITY MAGAZINE Weber County Heritage Foundation’s Historic Cemetery Tour RECIPES 30-Minute Meals Halloween Home Decorating Contest PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Ogden UT 84404 PERMIT NO. 418 POSTAL CUSTOMER ECRWSS Annual Readers' Favorites Poll Get Ready to Cast Your Vote

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Mayor's Message

With October now here, I thought I would share something different. Something that doesn’t happen often, but everyone can enjoy anywhere in Roy City, assuming there are clear skies. On Saturday, October 14, around 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., look to the sky and witness an annular solar eclipse. From our location, we will only see about 80% of the eclipse, but places like Filmore to Beaver, and even many of the states’ National parks will have a spectacular show–including the “Ring of Fire.” This event is free of charge, but eye protection is required. Remember, the Public Works facility will be accepting green waste and other appropriate solid waste during our annual fall clean-up. The dumpster is available Monday through Saturday, Oct. 23rd through Nov. 4th, during normal working hours. All residents are invited to participate, and it is also free of charge. Check the Public Works website if you have questions.

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New Pickleball Courts are under construction in George Wahlen North Park. It is hoped that this new sports facility will attract residents young and old. Watch for the grand opening.

Roy City will be celebrating Halloween with our annual “Trunk or Treat” event. Great for young children who enjoy gathering a bag of candy before the Halloween rush. Plan on joining us on October 30th at 5 to 8 p.m. Look for details on the city’s website and Facebook page. With Halloween coming at the end of the month, every vehicle driver needs to be extra observant for children and parents walking the streets. Don’t find yourself involved in a terrible accident because of a distraction or moment of inattention. Parents, carefully watch your children. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Be safe, and keep your family safe!

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Mayor Robert Dandoy

WCHF Cemetery Tour 30-Minute Shrimp Tacos CONTENTS Cover photo by Deniane Kartchner 3 MAYOR’S MESSAGE 5 OUR CITY COUNCIL AT WORK 10 HALLOWEEN HOME DECORATING CONTEST 14 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 16 WHEN HISTORY COMES TO LIFE Weber County Heritage Foundation’s annual historic cemetery tour 22 READER’S FAVORITES 2024 Vote for your favorite local businesses 26 RECIPE 30-Minute Meals 30 WHAT TO EAT 4 DINNER Monthly meal planning calendar Special Advertisement Pages Bank of Utah Sage Law
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City of Roy

Our City Council at Work

Here are some of the significant actions taken at the the City Council regular business meetings held in September:

• Oath of Office for new Fire Chief Theron Williams. Chief Williams actually worked for Roy as a part-time firefighter for many years and is excited to return as Chief.

• Zoning change from Residential Estates to Community Commercial for properties located at 5809, 5823, 5839, 5859, 5857 & 5891 South 3500 West.

• Discussion update on Park Bathroom Security – keep an eye out for more information on

this. We have received quotes on new camera installation and a plan for testing.

• Work Session – Council tabled a few agenda items and opted for a work session to further discuss. The work session is tentatively set for October 17th.

Focus On Roy Businesses "SHHH...JUST EAT!"

Cupbop—Korean BBQ in a Cup—recently opened in Roy at 6050 S. 3500 W., and people are raving!

The Cupbop menu is a delicious take on Korean cuisine. Owner Junghun Song started Cupbop as a food truck back in 2013 in Salt Lake City with four main dishes and a variety of special sauces. Now, they sell hefty cups of various flavorful meats and dumplings all topped with a range of spicy sauces, with stores in Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas.

In those early days of Cupbop, Song would dance energetically in front of his truck to attract customers. He had difficulty explaining the menu because he didn't speak much English; instead, he would say "SHHH...

JUST EAT!"–and the very first slogan was born. Some of the delicious options include Kko Kko Bop (Korean-style glazed chicken skewer; Combo Bop (two choices of meats); B Bop (Korean-style BBQ beef); Piggy

Bop (Korean-style BBQ pork); Rock Bop (Korean-style spicy fried chicken); and Krunch Bop (Katsu style Korean fried chicken). Vegetarian options are the Doochi Bop (Koreanstyle stir-fried tofu) and the Veggie Bop (Korean-style veggies). All are served with rice, cabbage mix, and noodles. Pick your spice level from #1 (sweet) to #10 (heat). Try the kimchi (spicy pickled napa cabbage), mandu (Korean dumplings), noodles, rice, or chips for sides.

Bop on by for a new taste adventure today!

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Roy City

Trick or Treat

Monday, October 30, 2023

5:00-8:00 P.M.

Begin your trick or treating journey at one of our 3 starting locations to receive your Halloween MAZE.

Then make your way through the city to see how quickly you can finish your puzzle by stopping at our locations! All cards with a completed puzzle will receive a special Halloween treat while supplies last.

Pre-register online at www royrecreation com Vehicles must pre-register (free), one registration per vehicle, not individuals. Registration will run October 1st-20th or until full. Pick your starting location at registration.

HALLOWEEN HOME HALLOWEEN HOME

DECORATING CONTEST DECORATING CONTEST

Entries are due by October 20, 2023. Judging is on October 22, 2023. Winners will be announced on October 27, 2023.

Entry Rules; To submit your entry, please email your name, address, and telephone number to admin@royutah.org. Also include your consent to have your name and address publicly listed. Entrant must be a Roy resident. Halloween-based theme on exterior of home will be judged by Mayor and Council. Entries that contain or suggest violence, disturbing scenarios, or gore will not be eligible for prizes.

PARKS & RECREATION

Boys Basketball

2nd–9th Grade

Registration ends November 30th.

$60.00

Practices start in December; games start in January. Each player will receive a jersey and a Utah Jazz Ticket.

Boys High School Basketball Team League

Registration ends November 30th.

$400.00 per team (no high school basketball players allowed)

Games will be held on Monday nights starting in January.

Maximum of 10 players per team.

Register online at royrecreation.com, call 801-774-1048, or visit in person at 1950 W. 4800 S.

Trick-or-Treat through Roy City

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October 30, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. Locations throughout Roy City.

Are you a local business wanting to participate in our Trick or Treat through Roy City? Register online at www.royrecreation.com before October 20th.

Registered businesses will be in charge of a Trick-or-Treat location and must provide their own candy.

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Roy City GINGERBREAD CONTEST 2023

The Roy City Arts Coucil is hosting a Gingerbread Contest in November! Come join the fun by designing, building, and decorating your own gingerbread house to be displayed during the Roy City Christmas Lighting Ceremony. Here are the details:

Eligible age groups: 6-12 years old, 13-18 years old, and adult.

Entries will be judged at 3:00pm in the Hope Center on November 20th.

Entries must be delivered to the Hope Center on November 18th between 11:00am and 2:00pm for storage. All participants will receive a one-time pass to the Roy City Aquatic Center.

Ribbons and prizes will be awarded to the winners.

This event is open to all Roy City residents within the age categories.

The gingerbread houses will be judged on the following:

use of cake board

quality of work

foundation/free-standing creativity

individual components: roof walls landscaping person/animal window(s) door chimney

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Fire Prevention Open House

"Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention."

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking.

October 11, 2023

6:00 - 8:00 P.M.

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Roy City Information

November General Election

General Election will be held on November 21st. Ballots will be mailed out October 31st. Election results can be found at www.weberelections.gov/electionsresults and will be posted to our website once approved.

Dumpster Days

October 23rd–November 4th

Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Public Works has the right to refuse any items deemed dangerous or hazardous and will not accept tires, paint, toxic or hazardous materials, herbicides, pesticides, etc. For COVID-19 safety, residents must stop in front of the office and wait. We will come to your vehicle, check proof of residency, and sign you in.

Air Force Offers New Air Sampling Option to Residents & Businesses

The Air Force is offering free indoor air testing to residents and businesses that are over areas of groundwater contamination from Hill Air Force Base. New to this year's program is the Resident-Placed Sampling option, which allows residents to place the sampling device without having a sampling technician enter the home. Sampling equipment and detailed instructions will be provided at the door.

Potentially harmful chemical vapors from the groundwater could be entering homes or workplaces. Having a test done is the only way to know if vapors are entering your building. A letter with details about the testing will be mailed to residents/businesses in affected areas in September.

If you receive a letter, testing is needed. If your home has been tested previously and you receive the letter, additional testing is needed. If you do not receive a letter, your home or business does not require testing and is not in the affected area. All testing is free and requires placement of a pencil-size device in the home for 24 to 26 days. If vapors are found, any mitigation efforts to prevent vapors from entering your building will also be free. Testing will run from October 2023 to March 2024.

For more information, including maps of areas eligible for testing or more details about the NEW Resident-Placed Sampling Option, go to: www.hill.af.mil/lAP or call 801-775-3651.

City Directory

MAYOR

Robert Dandoy: 801-774-1028 rdandoy@royutah.org

COUNCIL MEMBERS council@royutah.org

Ann Jackson: ajackson@royutah.org

Diane Wilson: dwilson@royutah.org

Joe Paul: jpaul@royutah.org

Randy Scadden: randy.scadden@royutah.org

Sophie Paul: sophie.paul@royutah.org

CITY OFFICES AND CONTACTS

Municipal Center & Utilities

801-774-1000 utilityrequests@royutah.org

Open Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Police

Emergency: 911

Non-Emergency Dispatch: 801-395-8221

Records: 801-774-1046 pdrecords@royutah.org

Fire: 801-774-1080 fire@royutah.org

Community Development

801-774-1040 ced@royutah.org

Justice Court

801-774-1051 court@royutah.org

Parks & Recreation

801-774-1048 parksandrec@royutah.org

Recreation Complex

801-774-1050 (Temporarily Closed)

Public Works

801-774-1090 publicworks@royutah.org

Please keep in mind, emails are not monitored 24/7. If your matter is urgent, please call.

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EVENTS

SCHOOLS

Due to limited space, school sporting events will no longer be listed below.

ALL SCHOOLS IN WSD

Oct 12-13: No School - Fall Break

Oct 26: First Quarter Ends

Oct 27: No School - Professional Day

ROY HIGH

Oct 16-20: College Application Week

Oct 17: Band Concert 6 p.m.

SAND RIDGE JR HIGH

Oct 5: Orchestra Concert @ RHS 6 p.m.

Oct 16-20: Hope Week

Oct 16: NAL Tryouts 3 p.m.

Oct 19: Band Concert 6 p.m.

Oct 24: Choir Concert 7 p.m.

ROY JR HIGH

Oct 9: Flu Shot Clinic 1 –2 p.m.

Oct 16: NAL Tryouts 2:45 p.m.

Oct 19: Band Concert 6 p.m.

Oct 30 - Nov 3: Red Ribbon Week

VENTURE HIGH

Oct 13-16: No School - Fall Break

Oct 27: Halloween Movie Night 6 p.m.

Oct 31: Early Out - Halloween

SENIOR CENTER

ONGOING ACTIVITIES (Monday - Friday)

Lunch is served 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Monday

Oil Painting 9 a.m.

Zumba / Coffee with Friends 10 a.m.

30-Minute Zumba 10:30 a.m.

Cards 12 p.m.

Line Dancing 12:30 p.m.

Out to Eat Bunch 4 p.m.

Tuesday

Ceramics 8:30 a.m.

Tai Chi for Arthritis / Quilting 9 a.m.

Coffee with Friends 10 a.m.

Pinochle 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Ceramics 8:30 a.m.

Sewing Group 10 a.m.

Thursday

Oil Painting / Crocheting 8:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure Clinic 8:30 a.m.

Floor Yoga 9 a.m.

Chair Yoga 9:30 a.m.

Tea Time with Friends 10:30 a.m.

Cards 12 p.m.

Friday

Arthritis Exercise Class 10 a.m.

Coffee with Friends 10 a.m.

Oct 3: Flu and COVID

Vaccinations 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Oct 3-Nov 9: Walk With Ease Classes

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m.

FUN THINGS TO DO

Oct 4, 11: Roy Community Farmers

Market 4059 S 1900 W 5–8 p.m.

Oct 4: Pumpkin Patch Green Acres

Family Dairy Corn Maze Must RSVP eventbrite.com 5–8 p.m.

Oct 6: First Friday Art Stroll

Downtown Ogden 6–9 p.m.

Oct 7: Cemetery Tour Lindquist

Washington Heights Memorial Park

Buy tickets eventbrite.com 4–7 p.m.

Oct 7: Halloween Havoc Demolition

Derby Golden Spike Arena 6:30 p.m.

Oct 7, 14, 21: Fall Market Historic 25th Street 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Oct 9-14: Annie Jr Clearfield

Community Arts Center 7 p.m.

Oct 11: Fire Prevention Open House

Roy City Fire Department 6–8 p.m.

Oct 21: Dia De Los Muertos en Ogden

Ben Lomond High School FREE 1–7 p.m.

Oct 21: Chiller Egyptian Theatre

Buy tickets ogdenpet.com 7:30 p.m.

Oct 22: Witchstock Festival 2023

Ogden Amphitheater 1–10 p.m.

Oct 27-29: Ogden Home Show

Golden Spike Arena

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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Mon: ESL Classes 6:30 p.m.

Tues: Gentle Movements 10:30 a.m.

STEAM Club 4 p.m.

Yoga for Adults 6:30 p.m.

Wed: Discovery Time 10:30 & 11: 30 a.m.

Youth Game Club 4 p.m.

ESL Class 6:30 p.m.

Thurs: Citizenship Classes 7 p.m.

Sat: Tai Chi 10:30 a.m.

ACTIVITIES

Oct 2: Dungeons & Dragons 6 p.m.

Oct 5: Weber Reads Northwestern Band of Shoshone Indians 6 p.m.

Oct 6: Mad Hatter Day 4 p.m.

Oct 11: Book Discussion A Snake Falls to the Earth by Darcie Badger 7 p.m.

Oct 14: Into the Ring of Fire 10 a.m.

Oct 19: Cosplay Master Class Character Makeup 6 p.m.

All library events are free

Oct 21: Master Builders 3:30 p.m.

Oct 24: Weber Reads Natural History Museum of Utah 6 p.m.

Oct 25: Hauntings of Weber County 7 p.m.

Oct 26: Tech Lab LEGO

WeDo Robotics 4 p.m.

Oct 26: The Write Club 7 p.m.

Oct 28: Apple Festival 3:30 p.m.

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History

Life

Cemeteries are for the living. It’s a place where we go to grieve, reminisce, research, or see the tangible representation of ancestors. For the historian, the long rows of headstones represent an endless amount of history, unknown and untold. I remember a conversation that was said on one of my favorite PBS shows, "Finding Your Roots." The host, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, reminded his guest that the people they find and research are no longer forgotten—a cemetery can be seen as lost stories of those that have come before, and once retold, are remembered once more.

With that in mind, the Weber County Heritage Foundation has brought to the community a unique event that highlights those lost histories of those that lived and shaped Weber County. The idea had been floated around for years, but when COVID hit, the board needed alternative events that were outside and gave people some distance. And so, for one night only, the “ghosts” of those who have passed come back to life to tell their stories of life in Weber County.

The first year brought the community to Ogden City Cemetery. Burials have been taking place in this cemetery since 1851. Dwindling down who to feature is always a challenge, taking lots of time and research. The Foundation’s goal was to find a diverse set of peoples—after all, what makes our county so great is its diverse community.

With the Ogden Cemetery being so full with older burials and newer, people from all eras were represented. For example, Pioneer Art Stone, one of the first settlers at Bingham’s Fort. On 2nd Street, just below Wall Ave., his home still stands as the oldest in the city. Affectionally called Uncle Art, he befriended the native Shoshone and was a peer, often riding and playing games with them.

They couldn’t forget Flo, the little girl whose legend has been passed down for over 100 years. The legend says that if you flash your lights on her headstone, she will appear, as the story goes. So many versions of how she died have been told over the years, most of which involve her being the victim of a tragic accident. They are all far from the truth. She was born Florence Louise Grange in 1903 and went by her middle name,

Marc Nelson as Civil War Commander General Robert Minty at the 2021 cemetery tour in South Ogden
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Mark Henderson tells the story of Bavarian immigrant Abraham Kuhn at Leavitt’s Aultorest Memorial Park in 2021

Louise. Her entire family contracted the Spanish Flu, and while her family had mild cases, Louise was not so lucky. She succumbed to the illness on December 29th, 1918, at the age of 15.

The second year, Leavitt’s Aultores memorial parkt on 36th Street in Ogden was featured. From the street this memorial park looks quite modern; however, driving to the back where the cemetery first began, older headstones roll down those green hills. This cemetery has the only above-ground mausoleum north of Salt Lake. Among the featured personalities were the Kuhn brothers, Jewish immigrants from Weisenheim, Germany. As co-owners and operators of wholesale furnishings, the brothers were the first millionaires in Ogden by today’s standards.

In 2022, the Foundation partnered with the North Ogden Historical Museum. They were able to provide authentic period clothing donated to the museum for the actors. Some of the lives of the people that settled in the North Ogden area were extremely tragic. Martha Jane Alvord took ill and died on what was to be her wedding day, June 27th, 1892. Her bridegroom constructed a lavish monument for her grave in her honor, and she was buried in her wedding gown. This year, Weber County Heritage Foundation will be bringing back “ghosts” from Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park located in South Ogden. On a what we can only hope will be a pleasantly cool fall evening, the tales of those dearly departed will come back for one night only to tell the story of their lives.

Although this may seem like just another fun fall event, for the Weber County Heritage Foundation it exemplifies their mission to educate the community about the diverse people that lived and shaped Weber County.

We hope that the community will join in this celebration of those lives on October 7th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park on 4500 South Washington Blvd. When you look at a headstone, you know the basic facts lie forever engraved, but the actual history lies in the dash that lay between the date of birth and the date of death.

Meredith Henderson at Ben Lomond Cemetery in 2022 depicting Martha Jane Alvord, who died of diptheria on her wedding day At the 2022 tour in North Ogden, Mariia Volkanova portrays Dorothy Zalusky, a Jewish immigrant who escaped Belarus before the Holocaust
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Why Community Banking Matters

Bank of Utah has been in the local banking industry since 1952 —the Bank of Utah name doesn’t just say “finances and accounts,” it signifies “familiarity, trust and service” — three hallmarks of the community banking industry.

As a community bank, Bank of Utah works to understand and know our customers so we can provide products and services that truly meet our customers’ needs. We work to make strong, solid financial decisions so we can re-invest in local communities. As local businesses ourselves, we work to become experts in the local business landscape, so we can help community businesses thrive.

The Human Connection

As community bankers we know our customers. We live, work, and raise our families in the same cities and towns. We focus on meeting immediate needs, anticipating future needs, and educating customers on products, services and innovations that will help you achieve your financial dreams.

Equally as important, community bankers are accessible. Because we are local, we can deliver exceptional experiences across all our platforms, including branches, online and mobile banking, and telephone. Bank of Utah’s call center, for example, usually takes over 14,000 phone calls a month, every one of which is answered by a Utah-based employee.

The Local Economy Connection

Many times, larger banks take deposits in one state and lend them out in others. Bank of Utah invests our deposits in the neighborhoods where our depositors live and work. This creates opportunities for economic prosperity and job creation in the communities our customers care about.

One of Bank of Utah’s recent loans to a local municipality went toward the building of a new library. This created construction jobs, and provided computer and internet access for all members of the community - specifically making a positive impact on the low- to moderateincome populations in the area. As a community bank — especially having been in business for a long time — we are active partners in these types of community development efforts because we see just how impactful they are.

The Community Connection

We are deeply involved in the areas we serve. We donate funds to support local nonprofits and charitable organizations, and employees volunteer with local groups and make a difference by serving on boards.

This year, Bank of Utah is honored to have received grant money from

the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Member Impact Funds, which has allowed the bank to increase its 2023 giving. The grant matches up to $3 for every dollar of Bank of Utah’s donations to 12 local nonprofits, so we can serve even more needs in communities across Utah — Weber and Davis counties included.

According to a recent survey by Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), 70 percent of Utah adults say it’s important to choose a bank based in their local community and 77 percent say it’s important that lending decisions be made by local, community banks.

The Bank of Utah remains fully committed to our customers and communities. The Bank of Utah name and brand is here to stay. So is the bank’s mission to leave a meaningful and lasting mark on the Beehive State.

Bank of Utah has provided $124,800 in grants to 12 nonprofits across Utah, including the YCC Family Crisis Center.

Go to bankofutah.com to learn more about accounts for businesses and individuals, or visit your local Bank of Utah branch.
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Ten years ago, I published an article containing advice I would give to couples contemplating marriage, based on my own personal experience with marriage and what I had learned after ten years of practicing family law. With an additional ten years under my belt and my own children planning to take the plunge, I thought an update would be timely. Here are seven things I wish people knew before they married:

1. Marriage is hard. There are no “happily ever afters.” It takes work, effort, and dedication to have a healthy marriage. You have to invest in the relationship, which requires you to give time and attention to it. Marriage is not for the faint of heart, but a healthy marriage is worth it.

2. Communication. It is so important to communicate; it is even better to communicate well. Take time to talk with each other about the business of the marriage as well as other things. Talking with each other can pay huge dividends.

3. Counseling can help. If you are struggling to talk with each other or find that certain topics always create problems, get help. A professional can help set up some rules and be a neutral place to discuss the stickier topics. Avoiding the hard subjects does not solve problems, so tackle them with help.

4. Set expectations. Even after 24 years of marriage, I am learning about our different expectations. When I was first married, my wife assumed that I would fix the cars because that is how it worked in her home. She didn’t know that I knew nothing about cars. Talk about the expectations, like who takes out the garbage, who mows the lawn, who puts away the laundry, etc. There is no right or wrong answer; do what works best in your situation.

5. Make a financial plan. Everyone getting married should know what a budget is and how to use it. Financial issues can quickly lead to divorce. Knowing what comes in each month and spending less than that amount is a sure-fire way to avoid those issues. An ounce of budgeting can be worth a pound of marriage counseling.

6. Take time for yourself. It is okay to develop a hobby or pursue your own interest. It is not necessary to do everything together all the time. Having separate activities can improve the quality of your marriage. But, remember to keep it in balance. You cannot neglect your spouse in the pursuit of your hobbies and expect to have a happy home.

7. Be patient. All good things take time, and a healthy marriage can be a very good thing. You can expect to have cloudy days, bumpy roads, and challenges in marriage. Don’t let a bad day ruin a hundred good ones.

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With school back in session and fall in full swing, who couldn’t use a little help getting a quick and yummy meal on the table? Our writer Sabrina shares three of her favorite go-to meals to feed her family of six on those busy weeknights when everything seems to happen at once.

Mexican Chicken One-Pot or Skillet Meal

1 plain, already cooked rotisserie chicken

1 package taco seasoning

1 can Rotel diced tomatoes

1 can low sodium black beans, rinsed

1 can low sodium pinto beans, rinsed

1 package of frozen sweet corn

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1 block of cream cheese (room temperature)

1-2 cups grated sharp cheddar Optional: White Rice

Begin by shredding the chicken from the bones into bite size pieces. Mix the taco seasoning with chicken and set aside. In a large skillet, heat the pinto beans, black beans, and corn. Add the Rotel and chicken, heating thoroughly, then add a room temperature block of cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is melted, then begin to add grated cheddar. Once all the cheese is melted, serve the dish in a bowl or over steamed white rice.

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Ranch Salad

1 box rotini noodles

1 to 1 ½ cup of mayonnaise

1 package Ranch Dressing Powder mix

2-3 firm Roma tomatoes (optional)

1 small can of sliced olives (optional)

Boil a pot of water with a splash of olive oil and salt–once water is boiling add entire box of rotini noodles. Boil noodles until soft, about 20 minutes.

Chop tomatoes. Open and drain the can of olives. Drain and rinse noodles with cold water. Stir/mix noodles until most of the excess water is drained, transfer to bowl. Add 1 to 1 ½ cup of your choice of mayonnaise, mixing thoroughly.

Add Ranch packet, mixing thoroughly. Add the tomatoes and olives and mix. Place in refrigerator to cool noodles faster or serve immediately as-is.

Quick Shrimp Tacos

Street Taco corn tortillas

2 bags of frozen salad-size shrimp–defrosted

Lettuce, 5 firm Roma tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 bunch of cilantro, 2 limes

Shredded cheese

½ cup sour cream

Taco seasoning

Defrost shrimp–can be overnight in the refrigerator or with cold water.

Place shrimp in a non-stick pan on medium heat.

Chop lettuce, 2 tomatoes, and ½ an onion; slice 1 lime, place items in separate bowls.

Finely chop cilantro as well as the remaining onion and tomatoes; place together in a bowl and combine with juice from ½ a lime.

Once the shrimp are thoroughly heated, drain excess water, place back on the stove on low heat, and season with taco seasoning to taste. Heat for another 2 to 3 minutes.

While the shrimp are simmering, take ½ a cup of sour cream and mix in taco seasoning and the juice from the remaining ½ lime to taste. Mix thoroughly.

Place corn shells on a damp paper towel and in microwave for 15 to 30 seconds to steam.

Build tacos and enjoy!

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OCTOBER

Beef Noodles & Tomato soup in the Instant Pot served w/ dinner rolls

German Pancakes w/ sausage

Grilled Turkey & Avocado on sourdough bread

Potato Soup w/ bread bowls

Mexican Chicken One Pot or Skillet Meal

Bacon Pancakes served w/ cheesy scrambled eggs

Sweet Potato Hash

Fresh Black Bean Salad served w/ tortilla chips

Broccoli Cheddar & Quinoa Gratin

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Marry Me Chicken

Ranch Salad

Chicken & Dumplings

Mini-Meatball Monsters w/ brain jello

Oatmeal Bars served w/ fried eggs

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Chicken, Cauliflower, and Poblano Enchiladas

Halloween Soup w/ homemade donuts

Glazed Honey Balsamic Pork Chops w/ vegetable of choice

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Quick Shrimp Tacos

Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Mummy Dogs w/ orange slices and a green salad

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