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Recreation employee's who ensure our parks are award-worthy, safe, and have safe equipment, run our community theater and arts programs, and work hard to make sure the Clearfield Aquatics & Fitness Center is the best facility around. It’s our police officers and dispatchers who work endless hours to keep us safe and deal with situations that no one should have to face. The list goes on and on, thank you to all of you!

It’s that time of year when we start looking back at all we are thankful for.

My “Thank You” list starts out with all our residents who do so much to make Clearfield a wonderful place to live, work, and play. That may seem obvious, but it really hit home with me as we handed out our Yard of the Year awards at a recent city council meeting. So many people seem to have stopped caring about the appearance of their homes/ yards that our code enforcement officers can’t keep up with all the work. We can do all we can to beautify our major corridors, but it is in our neighborhoods where most of us feel connected. As I start thinking that everyone has stopped caring, I am reminded about the many, many people who work hard to keep their yards looking great. It was fun to award three of them, but the list could have been much longer. Thank you to these great people who help raise the appearance of their yards and their neighborhoods!

My next thank you goes to our city staff. It never ceases to amaze me how much our employees

"An enormous THANK YOU to every one of you reading this magazine. The kids at Wasatch Elementary have a chant that says, “WE ARE WASATCH!” Well, my friends, “YOU ARE CLEARFIELD." care about our city. Most of them don’t live here, but they put in enormous amounts of work to make Clearfield better for each of us. It’s our Public Works employees who spend day & night plowing on a holiday and get up at all hours to fix a broken water pipe so we can shower in the morning. It’s our Parks &

Finally, an enormous thank you to every one of you reading this magazine. The kids at Wasatch Elementary have a chant that says, “WE ARE WASATCH!” Well, my friends, “YOU ARE CLEARFIELD.” I wear my shirts with ‘Mayor’ on them just about everywhere I go because I am proud of the city I represent. Thank you for stopping me in the store, at church, at the movies, or wherever you see me, and saying hello. Serving as Mayor takes me away way too often from my day job that pays my bills and feeds my family, but I couldn’t think of a better place to lose myself in service. I truly do love each and every resident of Clearfield. So, thank you for being you and allowing me to serve you.

Mayor Mark Shepherd

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CONTENTS 3 MAYOR’S MESSAGE COMMUNITY 5 Our city counci at work

14 Ideas for the big kids on your list

Focus on Clearfield Businesses

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CLEARFIELD WINTER HAPPENINGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS SANTA’S BIG KID WISH LIST Get them what they really want this year

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HISTORY

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ANNUAL READERS’ FAVORITES POLL

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WHAT TO EAT 4 DINNER Monthly meal planning calendar

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2023 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

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The TheConnection ConnectionPublishing PublishingTeam Team Publishers Ryan Spelts Melissa Spelts Senior Magazine Designer Robert Dodd Sales & Operations Manager Ann Park Editor Cindy Jones Proofreaders Nathaniel Loomis Katie Jane Park

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Writers Bill Cobabe Kendal Rae Jensen Erinne Jones Sabrina Lee Nathaniel Loomis Tiffany McLelland Annette Mifflin Hailey Minton Marliss Scott Melissa Spelts Abraham Tinklepaugh

Digital Media Manager Berlie Joy Acosido Designers Sarah Bodiker Cindy Jones Hyrum Rappleye Crystal Rappleye Marliss Scott Photographers Dawn Paul Melissa Spelts

Sales Danielle Arana Kendal Rae Jensen Scott Jones Diane Liberator Guest Contributors

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Mayor Mark Shepherd

City of Clearfield Our City Council at Work This is an election year for the council, and there are three open city council seats. General elections take place on November 21.

The in-person voting center and ballot drop box will be located at the Clearfield Branch of the Davis County Library System. The candidates running for office are: Chris J. Uccardi Dakota Wurth Megan Ratchford Nike K. Peterson Royal Bateman More information about the candidates can be found on the city’s website. Visit clearfield.city/government/voting-and-elections

BE A PART OF MEETINGS You can participate in council meetings on Tuesday nights in person or virtually via Facebook Live. Visit www.clearfield. city for meeting schedules and agendas.

Focus on Clearfield Businesses Welcome Ramen Garden

We are excited to welcome Ramen Garden to Clearfield! They are located at 810 E. 700 S., just behind North Davis Jr. High on SR-193 in the building previously occupied by Rice Bowl. We are excited to have them in the heart of Clearfield! Check out all they have to offer at www.ramengarden1ut.com.

Curious what else is coming to our city?

Clearfield’s Planning Department created a map that shows everything being built in our city right now!

To View the Map, Scan the code or visit: clearfield.city/business-development/current-development-projects clearfieldmagazine.com 5

Clearfield’s Top 5 Holiday Musts 1 See the Lights

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Kick off the holidays at Clearfield’s annual tree lighting at city hall on Monday, Nov. 27, from 6-8 p.m.

Come meet Santa and write him a letter. All letters written at the event will get a personal response!

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Punch passes to the Clearfield Aquatic & Fitness Center are BOGO ½ off on Black Friday. Punch passes give you 15 visits to the facility.

3 Shop Local for Gifts

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Clearfield has many local businesses with products that make great gifts. Buy a massage, purchase board games at one of our game stores, or give restaurant gift cards as stocking stuffers.

4 Decorate for the Holidays

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Nominate your neighbors (or yourself) to win prizes in our annual Holiday House Decorating Contest by Thursday, Dec. 14! Nominate using the form on the city’s website.

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Have a jolly time at Clearfield’s upcoming holiday concerts. The Clearfield Community Choir will be performing on Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Clearfield Community Church. The Clearfield Community Band will be playing on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. at North Davis Jr. High.

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PARKS & RECREATION RECREATION

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Dinksgiving: Register yourself and a partner for the

Date Nights: The next Date Night is a hypnosis and

Dinksgiving pickleball tournament by Nov. 10 at 5 p.m.

This is a mixed and women’s doubles tournament.

Register online at www.clearfield.life.

comedy show for ages 18+. The show is on Nov. 17 and is $40 per couple. Register online at www.clearfield.life or check out the other Date Nights in Jan., Feb., and Mar.

Jr. Jazz: The last day to register for grades 3-9 is Nov. 19.

Fine Oils: Join us for the upcoming Fine Oils Social Group sessions. View more details online at www.clearfield.life.

Register over the phone at 801-525-2700 or online at www.clearfield.life.

AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER Black Friday Sale: Punch passes are BOGO ½ off on Black Friday. Get 15 visits and gain access to everything our facility has to offer from swimming to fitness classes.

Holiday Guest Pass Bundle: Treat the family to everything the Aquatic and Fitness Center has to offer. Get 12 youth and 6 adult guest passes for just $95 during the month of December.

Holiday Concert – Community Choir: The Clearfield Community Choir will have a holidaythemed concert at the Clearfield Community Church on Dec. 2 at 3 and 6 p.m. Attendance is free.

Holiday Concert – Community Band: The Clearfield Community Band will be performing some of your holiday favorites at North Davis Jr. High on Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. Attendance is free.

WINTER HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Tree Lighting: Our annual tree lighting ceremony

Swim With Santa: Swim with Santa at the

takes place in front of city hall on Nov. 27 at 6 p.m.

We’ll have warm drinks and a visit from Santa.

Aquatic & Fitness Center on Dec. 9 from 10-2 p.m.

Holiday Decorating Contest: Time to bust out

Swim Lessons: Swim lessons happen monthly; registration opens at the beginning of each month. Group and private lessons are available. Members and residents receive priority registration, open 1 day in advance.

the holiday décor, Clearfield! The city-wide decorating contest begins on Nov. 27. Nominations end on Dec. 14 and winners will be picked by Dec. 21. You can nominate online.

More information and the nomination form will be posted on the city website and on social media @clearfieldcity.

Aquatics, arts, and recreation programs are available on the new website: www.clearfield.life

Aquatics & Recreation Help Wanted!

Clearfield City is currently hiring lifeguards, head lifeguards, water safety instructors, and recreation staff for Jr. Jazz and the upcoming season. Pay ranges from $10 to $20 hourly, depending on position and experience. Clearfield City offers discounted rates for programs and passes to the Aquatic and Fitness Center for all staff. Applicants must be 15 years of age and be able to fulfill the related duties.

Apply today at www.clearfield.city/job-openings.

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Winter Parking Enforcement From November 15th through the last day of February, parking on the street is prohibited between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. This allows snowplow access to clear the streets and provide safer road conditions for drivers. Parking hours will be enforced in all weather, regardless of the presence of snow.

Doing this ensures your cars don’t get damaged by our plows or other cars driving along slippery roads! We hope that you will help us out by parking in your driveways at night. Our plow drivers appreciate compliance with this ordinance, especially when we need to send the plows out on short notice. We know this is not always convenient, so thank you for your cooperation and help in keeping Clearfield streets clear.

Snowplow Priorities Check out the map for details on Clearfield City’s snowplow routes. We prioritize high-use streets over others, which include streets with the most traffic and denser residential roads.

It’s helpful to keep in mind that just because we haven’t plowed your road yet, doesn’t mean we won’t get to it! In some cases, it can take more than 24 hours to plow the entire city with the trucks and staff we have on hand. We do our best to make sure you get wherever you’re going safely on our winter streets!

Snow Heroes of Clearfield Keeping our Roads Clear and Safe You might be thinking, “Oh no, it snowed on Labor Day, those poor snowplow drivers are in for a rough year!”

Clearfield City has some of the most dedicated drivers in the state, and they’re not afraid to take on Mother Nature. A shoutout to our snowplow driving team for their efforts and long hours this coming season. Thank you for all that you do and for keeping our city streets safe! clearfieldmagazine.com 9

Time to Winterize Your Irrigation System As fall ends, it's time to tackle essential tasks around your home to prepare for the cold winter months. One often neglected chore is draining your irrigation system. Ignoring it can lead to freezing and cracking water lines and backflow assemblies, potentially causing costly repairs, flooding, and increased water bills.

Steps can you take to protect your irrigation system?

1. Shut Off the Water: Begin by turning off the water supply to your irrigation system. This prevents new water from entering during the draining process.

2. Open Drain Valves: Ensure all drain valves in your system are open, allowing any residual water to escape. Don't forget to open manual drain valves on sprinkler heads.

3. Compressed Air: If available, use compressed air to blow out any remaining water from your pipes.

This helps clear any extra that may be caught in those hard-to-reach places.

4. Backflow Assembly Protection: Shield your backflow assemblies with insulated covers to ward off the cold. This protects your system's hardware from freezing and cracking.

By investing a little bit of time in these simple steps, you can protect your irrigation system from costly repairs and flooding issues and avoid higher water bills during the winter months.

Protect Your Backflow Assembly This Winter Most of our city’s residents use culinary water for irrigation, and a properly installed irrigation system should include a backflow assembly. Backflow assemblies play a crucial role in preventing contamination of our city’s water supply. Backflow assemblies prevent harmful substances from re-entering your clean water.

As winter approaches, now is the time to make sure your irrigation lines and backflow assemblies are drained and winterized to prevent costly damage.

To protect your backflow assembly this winter, turn off and drain your irrigation system (check out our article with a guide on how to clear your irrigation system), inspect it for any existing damages, protect exposed components with insulated covers to help prevent freezing, and maintain your system year-round for optimal performance.

Don't overlook the importance of backflow assemblies. Winterize them now to protect our city's water supply and your health.

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Clearfield City Information Dispatch Consolidation to Happen in November The Clearfield City Police Department will be combining its dispatch center with the Layton City Police Department at the end of November. This change will increase the efficiency

City Directory MAYOR Mark Shepherd: 801-540-0348 mark.shepherd@clearfieldcity.org

COUNCIL MEMBERS Kent Bush: 801-940-4502 kent.bush@clearfieldcity.org Nike Peterson: 801-332-0323 nike.peterson@clearfieldcity.org of public safety communications in the north end of Davis County. It will also allow the city to have six dispatchers available each shift to answer calls instead of two. Our department will be able to better serve residents by benefiting from the state-of-the-art dispatch center Layton City has built.

Police Chief Kelly Bennett said, “Residents won’t notice any difference—except that their calls get answered quicker and our officers respond faster. They will still be getting the same great service, but the calls will be answered in Layton instead of Clearfield.”

Park Bathrooms Close for the Season Our parks are beautiful during winter! But when you visit, you’ll need to prepare ahead of time because all park bathrooms close for the season on Monday, Nov. 13. The restrooms will reopen in the Spring of 2024.

Vern Phipps: 801-628-4673 vern.phipps@clearfieldcity.org Tim Roper: 801-682-6296 tim.roper@clearfieldcity.org Karece Thompson: 385-383-5600 karece.thompson@clearfieldcity.org

CLEARFIELD SERVICES Municipal Center & Utilities: 801-525-2701 Utility Bill • Garbage/Recycling • Facility Rental Recreation • Cemetery • Police Records • Fingerprinting Business License • Building Permit & Inspection • Planning Emergency Home Repair Grants • Home Rehab Grants Dumpster Rental • Code Compliance/Enforcement New Resident Information.

Emergency: 911 Police Dispatch: 801-525-2806 Justice Court: 801-525-2760 Victim Advocates: 801-525-2759 Aquatic & Fitness Center: 801-525-2641 Water/Sewer Leaks: 801-525-4419 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday | After Hours Contact Police Dispatch

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The city's website has information on every department in the city and our social media channels will keep you updated! www.clearfield.city @clearfieldcity

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EVENTS SCHOOLS

NORTH DAVIS JR HIGH

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

Nov 9: Veterans Assembly 8:30 a.m.

Nov 14: Group Picture Day

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Nov 15: Parent Teacher Conf 3:30-7 p.m.

Nov 1: No School Professional Day

Dec 6: Band Concert @ CHS 7 p.m.

Nov 22-24: No School Thanksgiving

Dec 7: Orchestra Concert @ CHS 7 p.m.

Dec 21-Jan 3: No School Winter Break

CLEARFIELD HIGH

Dec 12: Choir Concert @ CHS 7 p.m.

Nov 4: Sadies Dance 8 p.m.

FUN THINGS TO DO

Nov 11: Falsetto Boutique 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Clearfield Community Band Rehearsals Clearfield Community Arts Center, Tuesdays 7 p.m.

Nov 13: Parent Teacher Conferences 3–6:30 p.m.

Nov 15-20: Matilda Musical 7 p.m.

Nov 30: Band Concert with the Army Band 6:30 p.m.

Dec 6: FFA Leadership Conference Dec 7: DECA Competition Dec 7: Orchestra Concert 7 p.m.

Dec 9: FAF Winter Dance 7–9 p.m.

Dec 11: FBLA Competition FAF Art, Soup & Jazz 5–7 p.m.

FAF Improv Show 7–9 p.m.

Dec 13: Choir Concert 7 p.m.

Clearfield Community Jazz Band Rehearsals Clearfield Community Arts Center, every other Tuesday 8:30 p.m.

Clearfield Community Choir Rehearsals Clearfield Community Arts Center, Ages 15+ Wednesday 7:15 p.m.

Nov 2-4: Seussical Jr. Buy tickets at syracuseutaharts.org 7 p.m.

Nov 3: Aaron Jorgensen FREE Small Stage Series 350 S. 100 W., Layton, davisarts.org 7 p.m.

Nov 3-4: Intermountain Train Expo Davis Conference Center, buy tickets at intermountaintrainexpo.com

Nov 6: STEM Expo FREE Family Night, Davis Conference Center stemexpoutah.org 4:30–7:30 p.m.

Nov 7-11: Simple Treasures Boutique Legacy Events Center, Farmington 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Nov 11: Veterans Parade & Honors Ceremony 465 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton www.laytoncity.org 11 a.m.

Nov 17: The Offbeats Traditional Jazz FREE Small Stage Series 350 S. 100 W., Layton davisarts.org 7 p.m.

Nov 18-19: The Crystal Festival Davis Conference Center www. thecrystalfest.com 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Nov 14-Jan 4: 2023 Student Art Exhibit FREE Davis Conference Center Dec 4: Holiday Harmony Jazz Band Syracuse Branch Library 7 p.m.

Dec 8: Laughing All the Way Northridge High, Layton ourturtlehouse.com 6 p.m.

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Dec 18: Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Syracuse High School 7 p.m.

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Rielly is a sophomore at Clearfield High School.

She is an excellent student who challenges herself academically with AP, CE, and Honors classes. Her favorite class is mentoring because “I have an amazing teacher and a lot of friends are in my class.” It hasn’t taken Rielly long to learn that Clearfield is filled with lots of amazing other students and the school spirit is unbeatable. Her favorite part of being a Falcon so far is going to the football games because “the school spirit is awesome and makes it a lot of fun. Even if we are losing, we’re still there to cheer and support our team!”

Ian is a junior at Clearfield High School. He loves being in Madrigals and truly enjoys his choir class. He is an outstanding student whose schedule is full of AP, CE, and IB classes. These academic programs are one of the reasons he loves Clearfield High as they, “allow you to earn a lot of college credit while you are still in high school. Clearfield also has really good teachers that make sure you learn, and you get to do this with other really good students.” Ian isn’t all work all the time as he enjoys school activities and especially loves Splat during Homecoming Week.

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The Vasquez Family of Clearfield TURNING BACK THE CLOCK

BY SABRINA LEE

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ost ethnic minorities arrived in Northern Utah with a connection to the railroad and this was the case for Juan Vasquez and his family. Juan was a Union Pacific Railroad worker who made his way west working with them. He arrived in Utah in 1925 and remained in Clearfield for the remainder of his life, working for Union Pacific for 53 years. He was born in Santa Rosalia De Camargo Mexico in 1898, and married Trinidad Najera in Sacramento California in 1925.

In 1930, Juan and Trinidad purchased 10 acres of land in Clearfield. They were the first Mexican Americans to purchase land in Davis County, and owned the property until 1991, when Clearfield City purchased the land from their descendants. Juan worked his Union Pacific job, and his land. He grew corn, tomatoes, sugar beets, strawberries, watermelons, squash, alfalfa, and tree seedlings. He and Trinidad raised dairy cows, had chickens, pigs, goats, and sheep. They were known for keeping their land and home meticulous.

In 1926, they had a son named Jose, and soon followed a little girl, Celia, in 1928. During the Depression, Juan and Trini were known for their great generosity to others. Some families would have starved without their help. Trini was known for her delicious cooking, and they often spent weekends entertaining with large feasts, storytelling, singing and playing music.

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The Vasquez Family

They valued education, and both children received degrees from Weber College. Jose served in the Air Force during WWII. Juan and Trini believed so much in the value of education, they both took adult education classes in the evenings. Jose and Celia raised children in the Clearfield area, and the grandchildren were often visitors to the 10 acres.

Juan passed in 1976, and Trini in 1989. Their commitment to education left a legacy that Jose and Celia passed to their children. Their grandchildren went on to obtain bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Upon Trini’s passing in 1987, they had ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Leaving a legacy and deep roots here in Clearfield.

Once again, it's time for our

ANNUAL FAVORITES READERS' POLL

We are excited to see what your favorite things and places are.

Cast your vote at ConnectionPub.com/vote

Art & Entertainment

21. Massage

41. Donut

2. Entertainment Venue/

23. Tanning Salon

43. Steakhouse

42. Coffee Shop

1. Movie Theater

22. Gym/Personal Trainer

Live Theater

Business & Financial

44. Mexican Food

25. Real Estate Brokerage

46. Hamburger/

3. Kids Entertainment 4. Family Fun Center 5. Rodeo

24. Real Estate Agent

26. Mortgage Broker/

6. Arcade

Loan Officer

Autos & Vehicles

27. Lawyer/Attorney

8. New Car Dealership

29. Credit Union

10. Auto Repair Shop

31. Tax Advisor

12. UTV/ATV Dealer

33. Health Insurance

14. Car Wash

34. Fabric Store

7. Tire Store

28. Bank

9. Used Car Dealership

30. Financial Planner

11. Body Shop

32. Home/Auto Insurance

13. Trailer Dealer

Creative Outlets

Beauty & Fitness

35. Craft Store

16. Hair Salon/Stylist/Barber

37. Art Gallery/Shop

18. Day Spa

39. Photographer

20. Weight Loss Center

40. Bakery

15. Nail Salon

36. Print Shop

17. Lashes

38. Custom Framing

19. Medical Spa

Food & Drinks

45. Pizza

Cheeseburger

47. Fries

48. Taco 49. BBQ

50. Breakfast 51. Lunch

52. Dinner

53. Dessert

54. Appetizer 55. Brewery

56. Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt 57. Chicken

58. Asian/Sushi 59. Salad

60. Italian

61. Soda Pop Shop 62. Smoothie

63. Food Truck 64. Buffet

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Health

Home & Garden

110. Continued Education/

66. Dentist

89. Furniture Store

111. Preschool

65. Pharmacy 67. Orthodontist 68. Hospital

69. Pediatrician

70. Holistic Health Provider 71. Health Store

72. Physical Therapy

73. Mental Health Therapy 74. Chiropractic

75. Pain Management

76. Hearing Improvement 77. Dermatologist 78. Optometrist

88. Appliance Store 90. Roofer

91. Garden/Nursery Center 92. HVAC

93. Plumber

94. Electrician

95. Landscaping/Lawn Care

Trade School 112. Favorite Employer

Pets & Animals 113. Veterinarian/

Animal Hospital 114. Groomer

96. Cleaning Service

115. Pet Store

98. Carpet & Flooring

116. Butcher Shop

97. Hardware Store

99. Window Replacement 100. Door Replacement

101. Remodeling Service

Hobbies & Leisure

102. Painter

80. Golf Course

104. Garage Door Repair

82. Hot Tub/Jacuzzi Store

106. Christmas Lights

84. Sports/Hunting/

107. Charter/Private

79. Camera Store

103. Counter Top Store

81. Running Shoe Store

105. Pest Control

83. Dance Studio

Job & Education

Fishing Store

High School

Shopping

117. Grocery Store 118. Mattress Store 119. Boutique 120. Florist 121. Jewelry 122. Rocks, Crystals, & Gems 123. Home Decor 124. Gift Shop 125. Western Clothing

Other

85. Martial Arts Studio

108. Charter/Private

126. Favorite New business

87. Ski Resort

109. University

127. Mortuary

86. Bike Shop

Elementary or Jr High

(Opened Last Year)

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A tasty twist on

Thanksgiving

Treats

Instead of the usual assortment of pies, this November we’re sharing two non-traditional Thanksgiving desserts that have brought joy and lasting memories to the Spelts family.

Caramel Apples

by Melissa Spelts

I have fond memories of Thanksgivings with the Spelts side of the family and the smell of yummy food coming from the kitchen. We are very blessed with good cooks in our family. Our cute niece had the brilliant idea to make caramel apples and sell them. Seriously, such a smart idea.

First of all, who can resist that cute face? Second of all, the cousin “peer pressure” is real. If one person buys one, everyone else will want one! They turned out great! This recipe is simple and super fun for the whole family to make.

10 Granny Smith Apples (the green ones) 3 Werther’s Original Soft Caramels (10.8 oz bags) 6 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream Sticks (wooden ones are best) Step 1: Wash apples really well, making sure the wax is off the apples. Dry well, remove the stems and add the sticks.

Place them on parchment paper ready for the caramel.

Step 2: In separate bowls or paper plates put your smashed Oreo cookies, Heath bars, mini M&Ms, Reese’s pieces, melted chocolate and white chocolate, etc.

Step 3: In a microwave safe bowl, place your unwrapped caramels and heavy whipping cream. Microwave for 30 second intervals stirring in between.

Step 4: Once caramel is ready, dip apples in and spoon caramel all over the apple until it is evenly covered. Hold it over your bowl of caramel until excess caramel comes off. Then roll in your candy bar bits, crushed Oreo, and/or M&M’s. Drizzle chocolate all over the apple.

Step 5: Place in fridge and let caramel cool.

Step 6: EAT! Yum!

PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS

Molasses Sugar Cookies

by Chelsea Schulze

1 ½ cups shortening 2 eggs 2 cups sugar ½ cup molasses 4 tsp. soda 4 cup flour 1 tsp. cloves 1 tsp. ginger 2 tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. salt Melt shortening over low heat. Let cool. Add sugar, molasses, and egg. Beat well. Sift dry ingredients together.

Add to 1st mixture. Mix well. Chill. Form into 1-inch balls.

Roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool and enjoy! clearfieldmagazine.com 29

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Honorable Mentions

Lacie Nielsen

Winners Our yearly photo contest is such a great reminder of the creative talent that abounds in the communities we serve. There are so many great submissions, we at Connection wish we could award each one. We'd like to thank everyone who took the time to send us a photo and extend a huge congratulations to our winners. We want to encourage all photographers at every level to keep getting out there and capturing life from behind the lens!

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