North Ogden Connection Jan '17

January 2017

Happy New Year!

Snow Fun

Resolutions

Lasagna Soup

Enjoying the season

The process of goal setting for 2017

Warm up with a bowl of comfort food

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CITY NEWS

FROM THE MAYOR

Mayors’ Message Employees are the heart of our city operations

W “Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers.”

– Stephen R. Covey

hen I was elected to the North Ogden City Council in 2009 I was struck by the unusually large number of long-term employees. I am a borderline Generation-X/Millennial, and long-term employment with a single company or organization is not common for those of my generation. So much so that Forbes published a famous article in 2014 titled: “5 Reasons Why Long-Term Employment Is Dead (And Never Coming Back).” I am glad that North Ogden has bucked this trend and has a large cadre of long-term employees who bring a lot of benefits, including institutional knowledge and experience, stability in service delivery to our residents, and taxpayer savings versus constantly hiring and training new employees. Last month we recognized two very long-term employees for their years of service: Scott “Tiny” Felter, Public Works Dept. (35 years with North Ogden) and Chief Kevin Warren, NOPD (40 years with North Ogden), and we have two dozen other employees with 10+ years of service to North Ogden. Employees like Scott and Kevin and so many others here at North Ogden are literally among the best in the state, and I could fill this magazine with examples of their dedication over the decades to our city.

Employees are the lifeblood of North Ogden City. The best policies and plans created by the City Council and I, and the best snow plows, police vehicles, lawn mowers, computers and work stations, and other equipment would matter for nothing without dedicated employees who care about doing their very best. Currently we have a fantastic cadre of employees that I greatly appreciate. In this edition of our magazine we recognize our Employee of Scott Felter has been with Chief Kevin Warren has the Month plus four Employees of the Year the Public Works Dpt. for been with the police dpt.

35 years for 40 years from various city departments who have stood out in 2016. They represent the type of people we have working at North Ogden City: handling police calls, plowing snow, fixing water and sewer lines, caring for our beautiful parks, administering our finances and city operations, and planning for our city’s growth and future. While nobody’s perfect and we are always seeking to improve. I promise you we have dedicated and caring employees who are truly good people doing great things in North Ogden City.

When you see them out and about, please give them a wave and a smile, and let them know you appreciate them and the work they are doing for our city.

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 JANUARY ISSUE

2017

CITY NEWS

FOOD

3 Mayor's letter 6-8 City Updates 9 City Directory

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COMMUNITY 10 Calendar of Events 12 Most Embarassing Moment

The Skiing Expert 14 Business Spotlight Ben Lomond Dental 15 City Council Youth

United Youth 16 Precious Pets 17 Students of the Month 18 Resident Tips

Have, Do, Become! Getting

the most out of life 19 Community Spotlight

Author B.A. Simmons 22 Community Non Profit

Help a Vet and his pet this

winter season

Dining Out Rovali's Ristorante Healthy Eats Green Smoothie, Cabbage, Summer Squash & Black Bean Slaw Health Tips Indulgent Desserts Lasagna Soup

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28 Real Estate 29 Heiner's Insurance Center 30 Kid's page

CONTESTS 31 Monthly contest and winners

OUTSIDE 32 Local Trails

Beus Canyon

On our Cover

Snow Fun page 20

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Resolutions page 18 Lasagna Soup page 27 Photo by Rachel Stephens

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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Help support the Special Olympics with the Polar Plunge Jan. 21. See page 6 for more details.

Kids activity page pg 30

EDITORS PAGE

LETTER

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from the Editor

elissa and I are putting these pages together in the last few remaining weeks of 2016. You will be reading them after the first of the year. As I reflect on this last year, I am reminded how overwhelmingly blessed we are in this community. We have amazing people that work and volunteer for our community. We have friends and neighbors that are so caring and kind. Our community is thriving with new businesses and development because our leaders are working so hard. I am so grateful for the many hundreds of you who have reached out to us and contributed or even just commented on this publication.

We have felt your love and we thank you. It has helped us to realize our intention that we initially set which is to create more connection in our lives.

To embark on 2017, I intend to continue my original intention which is to create even more connection in my life which involves each of you. Please continue to reach out to us and contribute to the magazine. Also, please support our advertisers as this magazine is only possible because of their financial contribution. My new intention is: I commit to create more joy in my life. I believe this will happen as we continue to get to know many of you and have opportunities to continue to work with our community leaders to create this magazine. I will also accomplish joy for my family through meaningful activities and time together. A few weeks ago before the weather really turned cold, we unplugged and went to the Shady Lane Park where we played soccer, kickball and frisbee for a couple hours. The kids were at each other's throats for the first 30 minutes. Competitiveness, bickering and overall contention were ever present.

Once the “plugged-in hangover” dissipated, our kids started to really have fun playing and laughing together and it was pure joy. This year I intend to create more opportunities for my family to feel that joy. I hope you experience that as well.

We have started a couple new ideas for the magazine this month. First we are going to have several sponsors for the students of the month and as part of that each student featured will receive a $25 gift certificate honoring their hard work. Thank you to Intermountain Health for being our first sponsor. Let your company know that they can sponsor that page if they like. We have also added in a Free Kids Classified section so our youth can advertise their services like babysitting or lawn mowing to the community. Please submit to us any ideas you have as we love your contributions.

Ryan Spelts Publisher & Owner

Ryan & Melissa Spelts

PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristina Case COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORS Melissa Spelts Jolaine Porter Garner Mark Hansen Shawn Heiner Shaila Hood Chricia Bailey EDITING Carolyn White

North Ogden & Pleasant View Connection are published monthly by Connection Publishing© www.connectionpub.com ryan@connectionpub.com (801)624-9652

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CITY NEWS

UPDATES

City of North Ogden Updates FREEZIN' for a REASON for Special Olympics Utah

Christmas Tree Pick-up

Polar Plunge to be held at North Shore Aquatic Center in North Ogden.

Party like it's 32 degrees! You may have heard about the Polar Plunge from a friend, seen it on TV or even read about it online, but what exactly is this "Plunge" everyone is talking about? The Polar Plunge is a signature fundraising event for Special Olympics Utah and the "coolest" event in town.

It's a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics Utah athletes by raising money to plunge into frigid cold water. All proceeds directly support the athletes of Special Olympics Utah providing athletic training, competition and other programs throughout the year. These include athletes who participate right here in Northern Utah like ones from the Weber State, USU, and many community teams.

Jan 9th – 13th, 2017

"The Polar Plunge is a lot of fun," said Chris Briseno, a Special Olympics Utah athlete on the Weber State Team.

"People get together and wear crazy costumes then jump into a freezing cold pool. The money they raise helps us with our games and trainings."

Special Olympics Utah is excited to partner with the North Ogden City Parks and Recreation Department to host the 2017 Polar Plunge - Ogden at the North Shore Aquatic Center (245 E 2550 N) Saturday, January 21st. Registration and the Pre-Plunge party start at 8:30 a.m. and the Polar Plunge will be at 10 a.m.

This event is for all ages. All you need is a warm heart and be willing to get COLD for a great cause!

This is a free community event for spectators and open to the public.

For those wanting to participate as plungers, registration is open online at www.firstgiving.com/SOUT.

Place the tree at the curbside, but out of the waterway, and free of plastic wrap or other materials.

New Park Mayor Taylor and students celebrate the opening of a new children's high adventure playground at North Ogden Park, a collaborative effort between the city, North Ogden Elementary, and Weber R.A.M.P.

Community Question Corner Question: Can I plow my snow into the street?

Answer: It is illegal to move your snow onto the street or sidewalk. NOC 8-4-2. This is particularly problematic once the plows have already been through your area because the snow may be compacted by vehicles and turn into dangerous ice. If you see anyone violating this ordinance, please remind them of the city code and point them to this article for information.

Please do not use vehicle-mounted snow plows to clear away snow from the city streets. Our employees will get to your area as quickly as possible and we don’t want to risk damage to public infrastructure.

Please remember that we need to keep our sidewalks clean, especially along school routes. If you have a sidewalk along the front or side of your house, you are obligated under city code to shovel the sidewalk. NOC 8-4-1. We appreciate your willingness to help us keep the kids off the streets during the snowy season.

This reccuring section of the magazine will be devoted to answering common questions by residents and businesses in our community. If you have questions about proper procedures, City Code, building permits, community events, howto's, or other city related questions, please send an email to jcall@nogden.org.

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Upcoming 2017 Elections Notice Notice of Municipal Offices to be voted on in North Ogden City Municipal General Election on November 7, 2017.

Mayor and two City Council positions, each are a four year terms beginning January 2018 – January 2022.

Candidate filing period begins, June 1, 2017. Declaration of Candidacy form or Nomination Petition must be filed in person with the City Recorder at 505 E. 2600 N., North Ogden, Utah, Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm. Candidate filing deadline ends June 7, 2017 at 5pm

Employee of the Month Dave Espinoza

Dave Espinoza has been with North Ogden City for 9 years. He is our current Public Works Director which means he is responsible to keep the water flowing, sewers moving, and roads plowed. Dave is one of the busiest employees and is great at keeping all the projects, dates, and meetings straight. Dave is always working on improving his department and the individuals he works with. Even when he is exhausted Dave has a big smile on his face. He is an expert at making everybody around him feel respected and listened to. Dave literally gets in the trenches and gets his hands dirty as he works alongside his employees. Dave’s vision and implementation of technology has revolutionized the utility billing and asset tracking for the city. When he’s not working, Dave can be found coaching the youth, helping a friend, or a variety of other selfless activities.

We are lucky to have such a great Public Works Director in North Ogden City.

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.

Questions, comments, accolades?

Go to www.northogdencity.com/i-want-to/contact-us or see page 9 for department information.

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CITY NEWS

UPDATES

Employees of the Year

Police Dpt.

Ryan Watkins

Officer Watkins has the unique ability to bond with our youth. He is compassionate, sincere, and is a great mentor for those youth that find themselves in a difficult situation. He will listen intently to citizens, empathize with their concerns, and then offer a timely word of advice.

On numerous occasions, Officer Watkins has shared personal experiences he has endured that are similar to the circumstances he may be investigating. By sharing these experiences, he creates a bond with the person which helps alleviate their stress. Officer Watkins is always willing to assist other officers and has always worn the uniform with pride. Officer Watkins is living proof that the uniform does not make the man, but that the man makes the uniform.

Parks & Rec Dpt.

The city recognizes these 4 outstanding individuals that make our city run better and our community stronger. Congratulations!

Justin Rasmussen

Justin Rasmussen was nominated by his peers as Employee of the Year for his teamwork and positive attitude. He is the newest team member in Parks and Recreation, but brought over 18 years of experience to our department. Justin has a vast knowledge of sprinkler operations and repair and does a fantastic job helping to keep our parks looking green and beautiful. Some of his coworkers said that Justin "is passionate about what he does," he "has a great attitude and sense of humor that makes it enjoyable to be his coworker," and that Justin is "energetic, dependable and an outstanding team player." Justin goes out of his way to help his coworkers, other city employees and residents.

We are fortunate to have him on our team, and enjoy working with him.

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Administration Dept.

Sue Richey

Sue Richey is a dedicated employee who has been serving North Ogden for several decades. She is the heart of the building department, and processes all building & impact fees, building and solar permits, business licenses, code complaints, and handles citizen enquiries for all these areas with concern and care. She quietly goes about doing her job with professionalism and dedication every day.

Public Works Dpt.

Cooper Favero

Cooper Favero works in the city maintenance shop and is one of the happiest people you could ever meet.

He always has a smile on his face--no matter the problem he is working to solve. His positive attitude is contagious and he is highly respected by his co-workers. He does an incredible job keeping the city's fleet of vehicles, trailers, tractors, and other equipment of every size running at top efficiency.

City Employee Christmas Party North Ogden City Employee holiday party was fun for all and featured a "Festive Sweater Contest".

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

New Development Coming!

Demolition of the old Smith's building is underway! A new economic development project in 2017 will bring an ACE Hardware and other quality stores into a beautiful brand new building at this location!

Police Department Gets New Vehicles

The North Ogden Police Department has recently purchased several Ford Explorer vehicles to replace older fleet vehicles that were due to be taken out of service. Two years ago we began to transition from driving Chevy Tahoe SUVs to Silverado pickup trucks. The Silverados were between $6,000 and $7,000 less expensive than replacement Tahoes. We found, however, that with the longer wheelbase of the Silverados, they were not as suitable for maneuvering on city streets during emergency operations. The cargo area was also prone to leakage and was not suitable for storing officers’ equipment out of the elements. As the time was getting close to replace additional vehicles, we looked at the Ford Explorers. In addition to having better maneuverability, they also have interior storage and provide better gas mileage than the Silverados. The Explorers are purchased off of the Utah State contract to assure that we get the best price available, and are between $4,000 and $5,000 less expensive than the Silverados. We are excited to introduce these new vehicles into our fleet, and are confident that they will allow us to provide the best possible service to the residents of North Ogden while also helping us keep expenses to the taxpayers at a minimum.

Cheryl Stoker - 801-782-6209 cstoker@nogden.org Phillip Swanson - 801-940-2111 pswanson@nogden.org 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:

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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COMMUNITY

EVENTS

Calendar of Events School events for January Jan 2 Weber - Holiday Break - No School Senior Center - 10:00 AM Game day Crazy Sweater day - Wear your craziest sweater Jan 3 Weber - Boys Basketball 7:00 PM @ Ridgeline Weber - Girls Basketball 7:00 PM @ Weber Jan 4 NOJH - Boys Basketball 3:00 PM Sand Ridge @ NOJH NOJH - Chamber Choir 7:00 PM @ NOJH Gym Jan 5 Weber - Swimming 3:30 PM @ Sky View Senior Center - Entertainment (Chat and Chew) 5:30 PM Weber - Wrestling 7:00 PM @ Fremont

Voice Event) 5:30 PM Weber - Wrestling 7:00 PM @ Clearfield

Weber - Girls Basketball 7:00 PM @ Weber

Jan 13 Majestic - Professional Dev Day for Teachers - No School for kids Weber - No school for students NOJH - NO School MMA - No School Weber - Girls Basketball 5:15 PM @ Weber Weber - Boys Basketball 7:00 PM @ Weber

Jan 25 NOJH - Late Start 9:00 AM Majestic - PTA Free Skating Party - Class Skating in Layton - 5:30-7:30 PM Weber - Wrestling - State Duals @ Jordan High School Weber - Boys Basketball 7:00 PM @ Weber

Don't miss the Polar Challenge on January 21st!

It's a great way to help the Special Olympics!See pg. 6 for more details

Jan 6 NOJH - Boys Basketball 3:00 PM NOJH @ Roy Jr. Weber - Girls Basketball 5:15 PM @ Northridge Weber - Boys Basketball 7:00 PM @ Northridge Jan 10 Majestic - Science Fair Projects Due NOJH - Boys Basketball 3:00 PM Rocky Mtn. @ NOJH Jan 11 NOJH - Late Start 9:00 AM Majestic - Science Fair Projects Due Weber - Wrestling 7:00 PM @ Weber Jan 12 Majestic - End of 2nd Quarter NOJH - Boys Basketball 3:00 PM NOJH @ Orion Weber - Swimming Roy/Ben Lomond 3:30 PM @ Weber Senior Center - Entertainment (Senior

Jan 16 Majestic - Martin Luther King Day No School Weber - No School NOJH - No School Senior Center is closed Jan 17 Weber - Girls Basketball 7:00 PM @ Fremont

Jan 18 Weber - Boys Basketball 7:00 PM @ Fremont Jan 19 Weber- Swimming 3:30 PM Fremont/Ben Lomond @ Weber Senior Center - Entertainment (Randy Burgess) 5:30 PM Weber - Wrestling 7:00 PM @ Weber Jan 20 NOJH - German Classes attending Hof Germanfest @ Weber Fair Grounds Majestic - 6th Grade Registration for Orion Jr. High - 2:00 PM NOJH - Boys Basketball 3:00 PM Walquist @ NOHJ Weber - Girls Basketball 5:15 PM @ Weber Weber - Boys Basketball 7:00 PM @ Weber Jan 24 NOJH - Boys Basketball 3:00 PM NOJH @ TH Bell

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Jan 26 Weber - Drill - Region Championship 5:00 PM @ Roy Senior Center - Entertainment (Bingo) 5:30 PM Jan 27 NOHJ - Boys Basketball 3:00 PM South @ NOJH Weber - Men’s and Women’s State Honors Choir Festival @ Murray High Weber - Girls Basketball 5:15 PM @ Weber Weber - Boys Basketball 7:00 PM @ Weber Jan 28 Weber - Swimming Region Meet 9:00 AM @ Mountain Crest Weber - Men’s and Women’s State Honors Choir Festival @ Murray High NOJH - Honor Orchestra- Rehearsal All Day Concert @ Fremont 7:00 PM Jan 31 NOJH - Boys Basketball 3:00 PM NOJH @ Snowcrest Weber - Girls Basketball 7:00 PM @ Clearfield

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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COMMUNITY

MOST EMBARRASING MOMENT

The Skiing Expert We love a good laugh and imagine you do too. We have decided to add a new ongoing article to the magazine where we feature funny or embarrassing moments. Please submit your own moments if you do not mind us laughing with you. In fact it is our monthly contest. Win $50 for your embarrassing moment. We have started off with one of Melissa’s finest moments. See below and we recommend not drinking milk while reading this.

Camryn and Melissa on their lift ride up the mountain.

I can’t believe that I’m about to share this embarrassing moment with all of North Ogden and Pleasant View.

My hope is that it can bring laughter to someones day …

North Ogden Jr High had a ski day last year and my daughter Camryn was able to go, and I decided to go with her. She had only skied one other time in her life so she was nervous. I told her not to worry and that everything would be ok because I would be there to help her. I grew up in Honeyville

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BY MELISSA SPELTS

and my brothers and I usually went skiing a few times a year to Powder Mountain. I was not a pro but I kept up with them and didn’t fall very often.

The day Camryn and I went was cold and cloudy. A storm was brewing which was great; we needed more snow. The slopes were very icy. Camryn did not want lessons but she was required to go to the top and prove to a ski instructor that she could go down the mountain safely. Getting off the ski lift was a bit nerveracking for Cam but she did great. We got to a level spot at the top of the hill with a big group of adults and teens. My guess is there were about 20 people standing there.

All student had to prove to the instructor that they could ski before they were released. So many of the parents stood by watching and waiting for their child to prove themselves.

The instructor told the group what she was looking for and started sending them down a couple at a time. Then it was Camryn’s turn. She started down the hill slowly and she was doing great. I quickly scooted over to the instructor and told

her that I was Cam’s mom and that I would teach her what she needed to know. I said: “I am an experienced skier, I grew up skiing and we will be fine.” She looked at me and said; “Ok great! She looks like she is doing good but if you know what you are doing that will be fine. I am just going to leave her to your care.”

I am an experienced skier, I grew up skiing and we will be fine...I zoomed down that icy hill and plowed right into her. We tangled in a heap onto the icy hill directly in front of the entire group.

I then started down the hill towards Camryn. Everyone was watching the 2-3 instructors, the 20 students and all their parents. Suddenly, my ski got stuck in an icy groove and wouldn’t come out no matter how hard I tried. Panic settled in as I saw my daughter below me slowly snow plowing down the hill just like the instructor had instructed her. I zoomed down that icy hill and plowed right into her. We tangled in a heap onto the icy hill directly in front of the entire group.

Yes, the group I had just boldly proclaimed to that I was an “experienced” skier, saw the whole thing! We sheepishly got up and continued down the mountain; we didn’t dare look back. As we got to the bottom of the hill a big snow storm hit so we retreated to our car. We were stuck in the car for a couple hours waiting for the storm to pass. Camryn and I belly laughed until we were crying thinking of how awesome it was that her “experienced” mom came down the hill on the first run and crashed right into her in front of all her peers and their parents. The saying of the day was; “Don’t worry, I'm an expert. She’s in good care with me.” What a day!

We'd love to hear from you!

READER SUBMISSION Have an embarassing moment to share?

Submit your funny story for this months contest and win $50. Win some cash off of your finest moments. www.connectionpub.com or ryan@connectionpub.com. Try to keep the story to roughly 350 words. Pictures are great too.

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COMMUNITY

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Ben Lomond Dental

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We appreciate Ben Lomond Dental and are happy to have them as part of our community and we are grateful that they have chosen to support our community magazine.

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r Larson and Dr Green have been our family dentists for nearly 6 years.

They have also been a strong supporter of this magazine from the very beginning, thanks guys! On a personal note, the reason my family supports and will continue to support this dental office is because both doctors know how to give painless injections.

When I asked them about this, Dr. Larson, whose dad mentored him in the business, told him that was one of the most important things you can do. People will come back if it doesn’t hurt! We agree our kids actually like going to both of these doctors because they know how to give a shot. Not to mention that they are both very easy going and have fun with the kids.

Dr Brendan Green grew up in Centerville and went to school at BYU and moved to Utah State when he met his wife. Attended Ohio State University for Dental School where he met his future business partner Dr. Wade Larson. Interestingly enough, Dr. Green graduated with an accounting degree from Utah

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Drs Green and Larson have built their practice on making relationships with patients.

State. His wife worked for her uncle who was a dentist and the more he talked to him, the more drawn he was to the profession. He said that he knows that it sounds Cliche, but it is so true that when you can “restore someones smile” it really makes a huge difference in their life.

Because of this he really loves doing cosmetic dentistry. He also loves the health aspect of his career. The mouth is an integral part of each of our overall health so it is one of his biggest motivators to help people restore or retain the health of their mouth. He said that teeth are the business side of things but the people and the daily interactions are what make it fun. Dr Green has worked on our children’s teeth. He is so good and tender with them. We really appreciate his abilities. He also mentioned that he loves living and working in this community. His 3 children attend Orion Jr High and Weber High School.

Dr. Larson grew up cleaning the dental office for his dad and Dr Broadbent, who shared an old building off of Lomond View Dr across the street from where they are now. He really didn’t think about becoming a dentist until he was home from an LDS mission. He knew he loved science but was considering being a physician; however, he changed course and is very grateful that he

did. He graduated Cum Laude from Ohio State Dental School and came home and worked for his Dad for a few years. He reconnected with Dr Green at a dental convention and eventually they bought out his dad’s dental practice.

Dr. Larson has 2 core philosophies. First is to stay up to date on the latest and best dental practices.

"We want to serve patients' dental needs from prevention and to cosmetic and full mouth rehabilitation." Both doctors attend multiple courses and meet with study clubs regularly.

His second core philosophy is to have an office where patients want to tell their friends about them. That comes first from a staff that focuses on relationships. We have always felt so welcome at their office. We love that they remember us and our kids. Second, a big part of that philosophy is learning how to give painless injections. Both Dr’s are able to give a shot without the notorious pain.

They get referrals consistently that say “I am scared of dentist visits but my friend told me that you guys don’t hurt.” I can tell you from personal experience, I don’t like visiting the dentist. However Dr. Larson is really a lot of fun to visit and the shots really don’t hurt. Tell them we sent you.

COMMUNITY

CITY YOUTH COUNCIL

United Youth and a United Community As the North Ogden City Youth Council, we are proud to serve our community with willing hearts and helping hands. As a council, we plan and perform many acts of service each month. In November we had the Turkey Drop, a great activity where we gathered three thanksgiving dinners and delivered them to families in the community. In December we participated in both the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Bicentennial Park and the Santa House where members of the council aided Santa in his mission to bring joy. Along with doing service, we are excited for the upcoming Day of Legislature in January where we get to travel to the State Capital building with city officials to meet local representatives, participate in a mock bill debate, and tour the capital. With activities like these, our council manages to find the fun in service as we participate in our wonderful community.

Top: The Turkey Drop event gave Thanksgiving dinners to three families in the area. Above: Cash & cans fundriaser helps fund the Youth Futures charity.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP? If you’d like to support our City Youth Council, donate to our 3rd Annual “Cash & Cans” fundraiser, established to help the Youth Futures charity. The fundraiser runs until February 15 and you can deliver your donations to the City Office building.

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COMMUNITY

PETS

PRECIOUS PETS

ASHER BOBBY ROCKET Meet the Cat with Three Names

BY FRANKLIN MONSON

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y cat is very amazing. He is seven years old. I will describe what he looks like. He is light black, he has a white spot on his neck and a scar on his stomach.

He can do lots of awesome things that I will tell you about in this article. He got the white scar on his stomach from a raccoon attacking him. He gets in fights with raccoons or other cats often and he almost always has scratches on him. If he is trapped in a backyard, no problem; he just jumps the fence.

I’ve seen him jump up to 8 feet high. He is a very good hunter.

I have seen him catch birds and mice before. Sometimes he leaves them as presents for us. He is an outside cat but he lives in our garage. His food and water are in there and he sleeps on a piece of foam. When he is not in the garage he lays around in the flower gardens or hunts. We picked him when he was a small kitten from a neighbor. They were having a street sale.

Then when we got home, we all wanted different names. My dad wanted the name Asher but my sister wanted the name Bobby.

I really wanted the name Rocket. My dad said that my mom got to decide so she picked Asher Bobby Rocket so no one felt bad.

My cat is amazing because I’ve never seen a cat jump that high or fight raccoons. He likes to purr when we are around. I know our cat likes us.

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Students of the Month

Every month we recognize students who have been selected at their schools.

Kaleb Adams

Weber High School When choosing a Mathematics Sterling Scholar to represent Weber High School, the committee looked for a student that not only demonstrates strong academic performance in the mathematics classroom, but also a student that can approach a difficult problem with confidence and flexibility. Kaleb Adams epitomizes what it means to be a problem solver. Kaleb has challenged himself by taking a number of the most difficult courses in the school, ranging from second-semester college calculus, to AP Physics and AP Chemistry, to AP Literature and Advanced Orchestra. Kaleb’s future plans include the further study of mathematics at Brigham Young University, upon admission. He will surely make the Weber High community proud!

McKenna Montgomery Orion Junior High School

McKenna Montgomery has been chosen as Orion Jr. High’s “Student of the Moth” for Citizenship. McKenna is a 7th grade student with quite a story.

McKenna has cancer and is unable to attend school like the rest of her friends and schoolmates. She is schooled under the program of “Home Hospital”. She has a great teacher who visits her during the week. McKenna can’t wait to come back to school. She wants to pass 7th grade successfully.

McKenna struggles daily with pain and nausea because of her chemotherapy. She has memory problems because of her medications. She has to work extremely hard to stay at the same pace as Orion’s other students, but she continues to stay positive. She escapes her struggles by hanging out with her friends and siblings.

McKenna’s personal hobbies are playing softball, going to the batting cages, hunting, swimming, and watching football with her Dad. Her personal goal is to “Kick Cancer’s Butt." She wants to eventually go into the medical field.

McKenna is an inspiration to all who know her. We all are looking forward to seeing McKenna back at Orion Jr. High school.

Gage Schoudel

Maria Montessori Academy Gage cares. He cares deeply for his friends, his parents, his bird, dogs, and especially his sisters. He is fiercely loyal and generous with his time and emotionally invests in all of his relationships. Gage is a rock star – literally – yet his humility compliments and tempers any ego. He is honest to a fault; there is no artifice in his nature.

He accepts everyone for who they are without judgment.

Away from school, one finds Gage doing just about everything a person can do on a rock band stage: vocals, keyboard, bass, drums, and making his Les Paul guitar sing.

He has appeared on stages throughout Utah and beyond, both as a student at the School of Rock, and more recently with his band, Default Minds. He is most proud of having written fourteen songs, and is looking to raise enough money to release his own EP. In school (At Maria Montessori Academy), Gage’s favorite class is science, but his favorite subject is history. “I love to learn about history. It is fascinating,” he says with a charming smile. At home, this humble rock star unwinds by watching too many Youtube videos, practicing “extreme procrastination,” and hanging with family. With such a busy schedule, Sundays are his favorite day – “underwear day” – where he doesn’t have to go anywhere.

It should come as no surprise that both teachers and students alike feel blessed by their association with this remarkable young man.

Help us celebrate students with a sponsorship!

We are excited to Thank You!! announce new Student of the Month Sponsorship.

Intermountain Health is our first sponsor and we would like 3 more.

Thank You! Each student will receive a $25 gift card as part of their reward. Students of the month are rewarded through the Jr High and High Schools in the area. Contact your school for information on how to qualify.

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COMMUNITY

RESIDENT TIPS

Have, Do, Become!

Getting the most out of life

Once I have put something on my become list then the work begins.

Each become item gets its own page.

BY SHANE SCOTT WISER

Example 1: be healthy. What does that look like to you? Seven hours of sleep, eight glasses of water per day, 30 minutes of exercise five times a week, don’t eat after six, no soda pop, lose 20 pounds, read 20 minutes three times a week about health related topics on internet.

2017 has arrived! What will this year hold for you? Are you happy? Are you content with your life? If so….great….read on.

If not….great….read on. No matter what age or what situation you find yourself in... read on. I’ve spent the better part of 30 years reading, attending seminars, buying planners and studying personal success. What I’ve learned can be narrowed down to a legal note pad, a pen, and three words: HAVE, DO, & BECOME.

Example 2: become proficient at the guitar. What does that look like to you? Play five songs? Be able to read sheet music? Be in a band? If you want to become a guitar player you better make sure you HAVE a guitar and you DO lessons. It’s important that your HAVE and DO goals lead to your BECOME goals. It is also important to note that you can add or take things off your list as you grow or change. You might have something on your list for 20 years with out working on it and that is okay.

Marking a new toaster off your HAVE list could be done this week. Backpacking through Europe could take 5 years to mark off your DO list. BECOMING an expert at family history and completing your genealogy could take a lifetime. (look up smart goals on YouTube or Google for goal setting help)

I’m a little slow, so I start my New Years goals on Jan 15. During the first few weeks of January I contemplate where I’m at and where I would like to be. I repeat the process during the first two weeks in July and start mid-year goals on July 15th.

As part of the process I write HAVE, DO, & BECOME at the top of three sheets of paper and start brainstorming.

HAVE: In this category I write down things I want to have.

These are material things (be specific and go for it no matter the cost), e.g. Mizuno running shoes, iPhone 7, six fruit trees, weber BBQ grill, sage fly rod, Peloton stationary bike, yellow Labrador Retriever……

DO: In this category write down things you want to do, e.g. climb to the top of Ben Lomond, go to the theater, ride Trax to SLC with your family and eat at the Red Iguana, go to the planetarium, visit Rome, visit all the national parks in Utah, build a snowman with your grandkids, Go on a shopping trip with the girls…DO usually takes a little more planning and can take a few more resources. Not always, but DO goals might also require coordination with other people. A golf trip to your dream course is always more fun with three friends.

Someone once said that life is what happens when your plans go awry. People and relationships are more important than things. Maybe you need to mend a fence with a loved one or get in touch with an old friend. Maybe you need to get rid of a bad habit or make a life change. Maybe you need to slow down and read a book or stop watching TV and go for a walk.

Change is inevitable; change is good

BECOME: This category is a little more difficult.

Become items can take a lifetime to master and might feel like a moving target. Often times people get caught up in HAVE and DO and don’t work on BECOMING who they could become. HAVE and DO are important but they can be shallow and unfulfilling if they are the only thing you focus on. On the BECOME list write things you would like to become, e.g. a great spouse, better parent, educated, better cook, physically fit, more kind, guitar player, public speaker, financially independent, better friend, out of debt….

NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! WRITE YOUR GOALS!

Just make sure you change what you should It will make you happier and you’ll have less frets But most of all you’ll have no regrets!

Do it now, pay the price, win the prize.

Happy Have, Do, Become!

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You're the captain of your own ship, make sure you're steering it where you want to go.

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SPOTLIGHT

Author B. A. Simmons B.A. Simmons grew up roaming the mountains of the Western United States. He was born in Montana but grew up in Colorado, and after 12 his family moved to Lava Hot Springs, ID. He served and LDS Mission in Brazil and then attended school at Utah State University.

He started writing when only 11 years old and hasn’t stopped since. His love of science fiction is only rivaled by his love of history.

GET A SIGNED COPY! Join B. A. for a book signing Jan 20 at North Ogden Jr High at 5PM

If your children attend or have attended North Ogden Junior High in the last 6 years, they might have had him as a teache; he teaches English primarily but also teaches Geography and Social Studies when the need arises.

The Voyage of the Entdecker is his first completed novel. He is currently working on the sequel. Here is a little preview of what you will find within its pages.

If you can imagine a world that is just islands, that is the world where this story takes place.

While humans live there, it is not earth.

This alien world is full of dangerous and treacherous creatures that live in the sea.

This has created a culture where people do not navigate between islands. Most live their entire life on the island in where they were born. Rob (the protagonist) has a desire to travel and discover what life is like on the other islands. The resulting adventure Rob is and his companions experience political

struggles, and learn of how humans came to live on this alien planet.

Their journey inspires them to discover true friendship and love.

Recommended for Young Adults and Adults young at heart. Age 12+ Book signing Jan 20 at North Ogden Jr High at 5PM B.A. is hosting an art contest for NOJH and Weber High Students. All entries are due to Mr. Simmons, in room 107 at NOJH by January 17th. No late entries will be allowed.

One prize will be awarded to the contestant whose work is judged best. The prize awarded will be to have their work featured on B.A. Simmons’s author page and a signed copy of The Voyage of the Entdecker.

Expires 2/28/17

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Snow Fun

BY MELISSA SPELTS

While at the Museum last month the ladies talked about fun times they had as children, playing in the snow in this area. Albert Shaw (who lived down 2550) would flood his lower field so his children and neighbors could ice skate during the winter months. LaVern Shaw Cottrel said she would walk quite a long way (from Fruitland Dr.) to get to that pond, but it was worth the walk. She has many fond memories of playing there with family and friends.

They would also have a big bonfire there most nights. LaVern also talked of sledding from Mountain Road all the way down to Washington and then walking back up the hill. That sounds like the longest sledding hill ever! How fun would that be?

One of our favorite activities is sledding. We make sure to go out as much as we can each winter. The biggest dilemma we have each time is picking which park to play in. There are so many fun sledding hills here in North Ogden and Pleasant View. Our favorites are…Henry Barker Park or as we call it the “fishy park” because there is a big fish on the main playground structure. This park has a ton of great hills so you’re not bumping into others while sledding. Lomond View park which is off Elberta Drive is one of my favorites. The hills are big but it also feels like the best kept secret (shhh don’t tell anyone).

There are usually only a few other sledders there each time we go. North Ogden Jr. High, back by the softball field is another one. The hills are not too big, so it’s perfect for our 5 year old.

Last but not least on my list is Wadman Park; it has lots of hills, big ones and little ones, and is very fun and very popular.

However, if it is windy, I wouldn’t recommend this park. We were blown right out of Wadman park one year.

When we moved to North Ogden in 2008 from Las Vegas we fell in love with the different seasons. Since our first winter here, our children spend hours upon hours playing outside in that cold white stuff. They build snow forts, ramps for their sleds to go off, snowmen, lots of snow angels and even more snow balls.

We LOVE living here and experiencing all of the seasons and the different activities that come with them. I know many of you have favorite winter activities as well. We love to snow shoe and ski/ snowboard but with the diversity in age that our kids are currently, sleddings is our go to choice.

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Clockwise L-R: Winter street, Mildred Campbell and her snowman, tobaggan riders, looking west on 2600 N 700 E.

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NON PROFIT

Help a Vet and his pet this winter season For the Love of Paws is a registered 501(C)(3) all volunteer, nonprofit organization. The mission of the organization is to help the homeless with their animal companions.

Hundreds of Utah’s homeless sacrifice warmth and the comfort of a bed in shelters across the state in order to keep their animal companions. Many of these companions are service animals for Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces for the United States.

For the Love of Paws is a local advocate for the pets of homeless Utahans. Homeless shelters across the state cannot accept people with pets and many of them are turned away and forced to sleep in tents, under freeways or in a car just to keep their beloved animal companions.

The organization helps supply coats, food and other items specifically for the animals that need to keep warm, well fed and taken care of in the harsh Utah winters. For the Love of Paws fits the companions for the extremely cold weather by bundling them with a warm sweater, then covering with a waterproof parka. Booties are also available to help keep the animals safe from nicks and cuts from ice and snow.

When needed, the animals may also get a collar and leash, as well as a collapsible water bowl, toys and other items. Every other week, the animals are replenished with a supply of food and treats. Donations of these items and many other items are happily accepted.

For the Love of Paws is not a rescue. The animals did not choose the life they live and in many cases, the people who have these pets need them for their own stability, safety, companionship and love. Our mission is to help keep the animals as comfortable as possible.

If you'd like to get involved:

The organization meets at 25th St. and Grant Ave. in Ogden, Sundays from 10am-12pm.

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DONATIONS Donations may be dropped off at Cubes Storage in Cottonwood Heights, Chelles Floral in Clearfield or mailed to: ADDRESS For the Love of Paws P.O. Box 1271 Sandy, UT 84091 MORE INFO You can visit www.fortheloveofpaws.org for more information on this cause and to see a donation wish list.

Please visit For the Love of Paws on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ fortheloveofpawsutah to apply for volunteer work.

FOOD

DINING OUT

Restaurant Review

Rovali's Ristorante

BY JOLAINE GARNER

M

onday evening at just about 5 p.m. Rovali’s Ristorante Italiano’s owner, Alex Montanez, is personally greeting his patrons as they anxiously await to be seated at their tables. It’s a unique night for dining and music because the restaurant is celebrating the birthday of Frank Sinatra. Musicians donning fedoras, suits, and black evening dresses croon at the mike while being accompanied by a backdrop of drums, horns, and fiddles. The audience applauds and whistles at the conclusion of each song. Live music is a weekly feature every Friday and Saturday from 6-8 p.m.

So it goes for my first dining experience at Rovali’s, one of twelve eating establishments that line 25th Street in Ogden.

The restaurant’s ambiance has a comfortable ease about it. Rustic brick walls and weathered wood floors add to an authentic atmosphere. Photographs of Italy and paintings of familiar Italian cities hang from the walls. Freshly baked bread mingled with pasta sauce lingers in the air. The friendly waiters and hostesses are well informed about the menu selections and the ingredients if one simply inquires. When I ask Alex what he would recommend for a first timer at Rovali’s, without hesitation he suggests the chicken marsala, angel hair pasta, or their eggplant parmesan which he claims is “none better.” His son-in-law, a master chef, creates all his own personal recipes for Rovali’s. Authentic Italian desserts are all made on the premises from scratch.

My guest and I order the lasagna and the angel hair pasta with a marinara sauce. Rovali’s offers vegetarian and gluten free options too. We are given the choice of minestrone soup or their house salad as a precursor to the main dish. We try them both and our palettes are very satisfied. When our main course arrives, we note their ample portions. Additionally, a basket of warm “bocce” bread rolls are served with every entree. We had heard about those before we stepped in the door. Freshly grated parmesan cheese is served in a small container on the side. Use a little or indulge yourself. They offer a full espresso bar, and a wide variety of cocktails, beers, and drinks, including their unique Italian sodas. Most menu items are between $5-$16 and include main courses, a pizza menu, kids’

menu, lunch menu, and a dessert/bakery menu.

Above: Rovali's is known for their authentic and delicious Italian cuisine.

Although Alex is partial to his restaurant, he readily supports other businesses along 25th street stating that he is adding to the idea of “creating a destination for the public.” Alex probably never envisioned himself as a restaurant entrepreneur when he lived not far from 25th street as a young boy. Today, he and his wife Kim, their two daughters along with their husbands and grandson, Nico are all an integral part in running their successful family owned restaurant.

Alex alludes that downtown Ogden is a “little Nashville” because of the influx of musical talent that is occurring in many establishments there.

He personally designs many of the musical acts that come to perform in his restaurant.

His most popular shows are The Beatles event played several times a year including New Year’s Eve, and Women Rovali Ristorante and Music of the 60’s. He 174 25th St. Ogden, UT recommends that you make (801) 394-1070 your reservations early. Their rovalis.com summertime patio offers an outdoor dining experience for Live music! an intimate dinner for two or Friday & Saturday for larger group events.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm There is no doubt that Rovali’s Ristorante Italiano captures the heart of a true Italian eating experience: live music, laughter, fresh flavorful food all around a dining table among friends and family. Treat yourself and your guests to an enjoyable experience.

Open: M-Th 11 am–8:30 pm F-Sa 11pm–9:30 pm Sun - Closed

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HEALTHY EATS

Green Smoothie

This is one of my favorite things to drink in the morning for breakfast. It is surprising how much energy I have every time I do.

You don’t need to follow a recipe to make a green smoothie. All you need is your favorite veggies, some fruit as a sweetener and a blender. Recipe by Melissa Spelts

This is what we use....

2 celery sticks 1-2 carrots 1 tomato 1 to 2 hands full of spinach/kale (we alternate thesespinach is my favorite) 1/2 cucumber wheat grass 1/2 bell pepper 1 apple 1 banana We like to put the ingredients listed above in gallon size baggies and store in the freezer (I heard about this on Pinterest. Seriously the best idea ever!!) We have about 7 to 10 baggies in our freezer at a time. They won’t go bad and it makes for a quick breakfast in the morning.

Cabbage, Summer Squash and Black Bean Slaw

This easy to make salad is a nice addition to any barbecue or gathering. Serve this as a vegan or vegetarian main dish or pair it with grilled tofu, tempeh, fish, chicken or burgers.

Recipe by Cathy Vogt, Certified Health Coach & Natural Foods Chef

1 green or red cabbage, sliced 1 medium zucchini (3/4 pound), trimmed and scrubbed, shredded 1 medium yellow summer squash (3/4 pound), trimmed and scrubbed 2 C cherry tomatoes or small heirloom tomatoes, cut in half 4 scallions, white and green part, trimmed and minced 15 ounces, black beans, drained and rinsed 1 T minced jalapeño 1/4 C Fresh Parsley or Cilantro leaves chopped 4 T Olive Oil 4 T Apple Cider Vinegar 1 t Salt 1 t cumin powder After slicing or dicing add cabbage, zucchini and yellow squash directly into a large mixing bowl.

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It's so good, your kids will like it too!

Makes for a healthy snack option of the whole family.

Add tomatoes, scallions, black beans, jalapeños and herbs. Stir to combine.

Just before serving, add olive oil, vinegar, salt and cumin. Stir to combine.

Taste and add any additional seasonings as desired.

Optional • Substitute red onions for minced scallions.

• Top salad with shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

• Refrigerate salad until ready to serve. Adding the dressing right before serving will maintain a nice crisp and crunchy texture.

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HEALTHY HABITS

THE NEW YEAR IS A GREAT TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE Growing up, my father struggled with his weight. It seemed like when he was dieting, we all suffered as he was a very cranky dieter. He tried many different diets from the cookie diet to skipping meals. He lost the most on Phen/Fen but after each attempt he would put it back on plus more.

In college, I studied an intensive Coordinated Dietetic Program at BYU and became a Registered Dietitian. I went to work with IHC in Salt Lake City. I was able to participate in the Weight Management Program and Diabetic Team. I often felt that my advice was too little too late as most of my clients were critically ill from their poor diet choices.

Around this time, I had given birth to my third child and had put on that dreaded baby weight. I was going to Curves to help lose the weight and asked them, out of curiosity, if they had a nutrition program. The lady handed me a book.

After reviewing it, I threw it away. It was terrible.

I went home that day and told my husband that someone needed to open a place that did nutrition and fitness together to help people lose weight. That someone became me when I opened; It Figures - Fast Fun Fitness for Her in Tremonton, UT and later a second one in Preston, ID, now called Groll Family Fitness.

Eight years ago, Gloria, one of the members at our Tremonton gym, approached me about a weight loss/ health coaching program called Take Shape for Life, Optimal Health Program.

It used packaged meal replacements. I told her that I had my own program and I was a whole foods girl. There was no way I was eating any packaged foods! Even though I ate protein bars and cheese sticks regularly. Gloria started brining her clients in to exercise at my gym and I offered to do body composition tests for them. As I watched her clients lose weight faster than mine, I assumed that they must be losing muscle. After continued tests, the results were clear, her clients were loosing fat and retaining or gaining muscle at a greater rate than those on my program.

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BY JEANNINE GROLL

Surprised, I decided to test it on my Dad. He lost 100 pounds and went from a couch potato to an Ironman at age 62. My sister with Fibromyalgia had struggled with her weight and was unable to exercise much because of the pain. We had tried all of my programs - Insulin Resistance Diet, Weight Watchers, calorie counting and macro balancing, nothing worked. Once she started on the Optimal Health program she lost 40 pounds and also began doing triathlons.

What I have seen in hundreds of my clients is that TSFL works like magic to get the weight off. However, I have also found that people need coaching to retain the benefits of weight loss and to keep it off. That is what I do. This new year is your time to make the change. It is my passion.

The best reward is seeing lives change and being a part of it. I love seeing people transform their life, like my Dad, and enjoy life instead of watching life go by feeling trapped by weight and poor health.

Jeannine Groll 208-406-9586 jeanninegroll@gmail.com www.gothealth.us

If you are looking for more health and happiness in your life, please reach out. It is worth the investment in your health!

–Jeannine Groll

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INDULGENT EATS

Lasagna in a bowl A delicous dinner to warm you up on a cold night!

Lasagna Soup

I “liked” this recipe on pinterest last fall and just tried it. It was AWESOME!! My family loved it. My only regret was not doubling the recipe. Its a MUST TRY recipe!! Recipe by www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/lasagna-soup/

What you'll need: 2 tsp. olive oil 1-1/2 lbs. Italian sausage (I found sausage with jalapeños in it to spice this dish up a little bit) 3 c. chopped onions 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 T. tomato paste 1 28-oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes 6 c. chicken stock 8 oz. mafalda or fusilli pasta 1/2 c. finely chopped fresh basil leaves salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the cheesy yum: 8 oz. ricotta 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp. salt pinch of freshly ground pepper

Additional cheesy yum: 2 C. shredded mozzarella cheese

Sauté olive oil, onions, and garlic.

Bring to boil in a big pot: oregano, tomato paste, roasted diced tomatoes, bay leaves, chicken stock, basil leaves, salt and pepper.

Boil in a pot your fusilli or Mafalda pasta al dente.

Combine everything and top it off with the cheesy yumminess!!!

I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

We'd love to hear from you!

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WARREN BUFFET: THERE IS NO HOUSING BUBBLE by Dave & Dennise Dixon According to investopedia.com, “a housing bubble is a run-up in housing prices fueled by demand, speculation and exuberance.

Housing bubbles usually start with an increase in demand, in the face of limited supply … At some point, demand decreases or stagnates at the same time supply increases, resulting in a sharp drop in prices — and the bubble bursts.”

supply and demand. There is a lack of housing inventory for sale while demand for that inventory is very strong.

According to a recent survey of agents by the National Association of Realtors(NAR), buyer traffic was seen as either “strong” or “very strong” in 44 of the 50 states.

With home prices expected to appreciate by over 5% this year, some are beginning to worry about a new housing bubble forming. Warren Buffet addressed this issue recently in an article by Fortune Magazine. He simply explained:

What does the future bring?

As prices rise, more families will have increased equity in their homes, which will enable them to put their home on the market. As more listings come to market, price increases should slow to more normal levels.

“I don’t see a nationwide bubble in real estate right now at all.”

Later, when questioned whether real estate and/or mortgaging could present the same challenges for the economy as they did in 2008, Buffet said: “I don’t think we will have a repeat of that.”

What factors are driving home prices up?

It is easily explained by the theory of

Anand Nallathambi, President & CEO of CoreLogic, recently addressed the issue: “Home price gains have clearly been a driving force in building positive equity for homeowners. Longer term, we anticipate a better balance of supply and demand in many markets which will help sustain healthy & affordable home values into the future.”

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Community Treasures

by Dennise Dixon

This iconic North Ogden home (774 E 2600 N) was completed in 1909 for Scott and Lucinda Campbell by architect/builder G.A. Graves. Elihu Warren kilned the bricks from clay obtained on the 5-acre property. Son, Harold (Beatrice) later purchased the home. In 1974, daughter, Jean (Lee) purchased and remodeled. The home is currently in the 4th generation of family ownership.

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6 WAYS TO SAVE ON HEATING BILLS THIS WINTER It’s that time of year again—when the temperatures start to fall and the heating and energy bills start to rise! The changes that accompany the season can feel like a roller coaster depending on where you live. In the southwest, the cooler weather brings relief for your home’s cooling system. In the northern parts of the country, the cooler weather means snow, ice, and frigid temperatures. While these tips tend to lean toward our cold weather neighbors, many of these tips can be used year-round in any climate to help control energy costs.

Use a programmable thermostat. These are relatively easy to install and an efficient way to make sure you aren’t heating an empty home during the day. Use its functions to lower the temperature a few degrees at night or when away at work, and you’ll be amazed at how much you can save.

Make sure furnace/air filters are clean.

Clean filters are crucial to your home’s systems operating efficiently. Filter maintenance can vary, so be sure to consider manufacturer recommendations as well as unique household situations, such as pets.

Don’t block the vents! Before cranking up the heat, do a quick walkthrough of the house and be sure you are not blocking the air vents with

furniture. Moving the bed or couch out from in front of the vent can make a big difference in the comfort of the room.

The sun is on your side. While you do your best to shield your home from the sun during the hot summer months, it is your friend during the cold days of winter. Take advantage of the sun’s heat and open up your blinds and shades during the day.

Fill the gaps. Look to fill any gaps or cracks around doors and windows that may be allowing warm air to escape. New caulking and weather stripping can be a good first step. In some situations, old drafty windows should be replaced with more energy-efficient options.

Flip the fan. The ceiling fan doesn’t have to be a warm weather only accessory. Flip the switch located on your fan to reverse the direction it rotates. We all know warm air rises, so use the fan to push that warm air back down into the room.

Before firing up the furnace, it is also advised that you inspect your system to make sure everything is in working order. While you may have enjoyed the months of not having to heat your home, deferred maintenance can be a nightmare in the dead of winter!

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Snowman Maze

New Years Word Scramble KEROSFWRI: __________________________ COTWNDNOU: ________________________ YPRTA: _______________________________

What's different about the penguins?

Find 10 differences between the 2 photos.

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January contest winner!

Cover Photo Winner

December AND January cover photo winner is Rachel Stephens. Congratulations Rachel on your wonderful photos!

Have an amazing photo for our February cover? We need a winning cover photo for both Pleasant View AND North Ogden.

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CONTEST RULES Send us your cover photos!

We need 2 unique photos each month and award $50 to both cover winners.

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.

Submit by Feb. 15th for both contests! www.connectionpub.com or email ryan@connectionpub.com

Best Decorated Tree We loved seeing all of the amazing Christmas Trees and decorations that were submitted. Thank you for sending them it. It was nice to be part of your celebrations. Our winner was chosen by a panel of experts in the realm of Christmas (our 5 kids) and Julie Barrett came out the winner by a close margin trailed just slightly by Mary Miller, Lana Roskelly and Tammra Goodrich.

Congratulations Julie!

From Julie: There are approximately 90 sock monkeys on the tree with the names of each of my children, sons in law and grandchildren, plus others. Every year they all look forward to finding their names on the tree. When I was a young girl, my grandmother made me a sock monkey, which I still have. Hence the idea to do the same for my children and grandchildren. Many have received a homemade sock monkey. Fun tradition!

February contest:$50 Most embarrasing moment See page 12 for our first article on this. We can share a laugh and the most embarassing one wins!

Congratulations Rachel & Julie!

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OUTSIDE

LOCAL TRAILS

Mt. Ogden Views

BEUS CANYON TRAIL Do you want to climb Mt. Ogden? Of course you do. Doesn’t everyone?

There are several routes to choose from, but one of my favorites is the Beus Canyon Trail.

Hiking Info DISTANCE: 12 miles VERTICAL GAIN: 45oo ft TIME: 6-7 hours TERRAIN: brush and rocks, seasonal snow

The trail head is at the top of 46th street in South Ogden.

From the parking lot, the trail climbs up into Beus Canyon.

Watch for the turn off toward the Bonneville Shoreline trail.

By all means, take that way if you want, but it will not lead you to Mt. Ogden. You want to go right, into the canyon.

There were markers at the junctions, so watch for those.

The trail follows a beautiful little stream, and there are lush

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Above: Heather Stoffers, Ann Park, and Melissa Schmidt at the top!

Photo

by Don Mueller

"There is an amazing view in all directions...I love being up there." meadows of ferns, and groves of aspen trees. After climbing for a while, the trail takes a hard right and climbs towards the ridge on the south side of Beus canyon.

At the top, you’re rewarded for your climb by a beautiful vista of Burch Canyon, and a great view of the valley. The trail climbs steadily up the upper part of Burch Canyon, with a few switchbacks near the top. If you don’t give up, (giving up is not recommended), you’ll climb back to the ridge, follow it for a little way, and Mt. Ogden will finally come into view. Don’t worry, if you can see it, you’re nearly there. The trail turns north, and continues going that way until you reach the saddle.

From there you can see Pineview, and all of Snowbasin. The final approach to the peak is steep and a little slippery in places, but keep going and make your way through the rocks to the very top. It’s surprising that it fits, but there is a helicopter pad up there. You’ll know it when you’ve arrived. Mt. Ogden is very steep so definitely watch your step!

There is an amazing view in all directions. It is nearly always windy and cold at the top. But I still love being up there. Our hike was about 12 miles altogether, with approximately 4500 feet in vertical gain. We were moving pretty quickly, and it took us just over 6 hours to complete the round trip. If you’re aiming for Mt. Ogden, you’ve got to know that you’ll be scaling the whole front of the Wasatch, so be prepared for that! Still, this isn’t too hard of a trail, although it’s pretty new, and there are a few uneven places, and some brush, and rocks. There’s always rocks. Even this late in the season, the trail was clear, and we didn’t have to cope with any snow, although it was very chilly near the top. This is a great route to Mt. Ogden, and a great climb.

Bagging this peak is an accomplishment!

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