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efore I begin this month’s message, I want to thank all those who contributed to making North Ogden the most patriotic city in Utah. Many visitors came to North Ogden to see the flag hanging in Coldwater Canyon.

Have you ever taken the time to ponder the lyrics of some of the most famous Christmas Carols? I recently took the opportunity to do just that. The words in one of the carols advises us to “let our heart be light, from now on, our troubles will be out of sight.” The next verse suggests that we should “make Yule-tide gay, from now on, our troubles will be miles away.” Wouldn’t it be wonderful if this holiday season we could distance ourselves from the challenges we may have faced in 2021? If we could do this, we could improve the chances of HAVING OURSELVES A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS.

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Another carol tells us, “It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor, He loves you just the same. Santa knows we’re all God’s children, and that makes everything right. So, fill your hearts with Christmas cheer, and SANTA CLAUS WILL COME TONIGHT.” Santa Claus represents the spirit of Christmas, which includes the attributes of joy, charity, generosity, kindness, and forgiveness.

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I understand that our community is comprised of diverse individuals, and some don’t celebrate Christmas. Some may celebrate Hanukkah; others may celebrate Ramadan during a different time of the year, while others do not celebrate at all. It would be hard to deny that the above-mentioned attributes aren’t attached to celebrations like Christmas, Ramadan, and other festivities. No matter what religion, if any you claim, the advice given in the above-mentioned carols has meaning. Having a light heart and knowing that every individual is equal and loved, no matter their status, allows Santa Claus to come tonight!

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In the not too distant future, we will be celebrating the new year. Ringing in the new year symbolizes leaving things behind us and ushering in a new beginning. Doing this can help our troubles be out of sight and can help make everything right. I know, it is easier said than done, but it doesn’t hurt to try.

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I would be amiss if I didn’t reference one last song, as this may remind us to be careful during the upcoming month. “She’d been drinkin’ too much eggnog, and we begged her not to go, but she’d left her medication, so she stumbled out the door.

When they found her Christmas mornin’ there were footprints on her forehead!

Yes, Grandma got run over by a reindeer walkin’ home on Christmas eve.”

I hope we avoid drinking too much eggnog; just as important is the effort we make to incorporate joy, charity, generosity, kindness, and forgiveness in our everyday lives.

It is my hope you have a safe and meaningful holiday season and a happy and prosperous new year. Oh, and feel free to sing your little heart out!

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City of North Ogden CITY COUNCIL UPDATE •

The council has recently modified the accessory building rules to allow for accessory buildings to be five feet taller and larger in almost every zone in the city. You can speak with the planning department for more details. 801-782-7211

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The council has recently modified the rules regarding fences in the front yard on corner lots. This allows for a little more flexibility in fence sizes to help protect pedestrians and property owners.

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Public Works gave a presentation on snow plowing in our city and discussed when trucks are called out and what is expected from the plow truck drivers.

Much of the discussion focused on plowing costs and expectations for the various types of storms the city receives. https://www.northogdencity.com/ publicworks/page/snow-removal

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A private citizen group associated with Parks and Trails in North Ogden approached the council about publishing a survey to obtain information about the types of facilities and activities the residents would be interested in seeing in the city. The council authorized them to utilize city resources if they included a question asking for feedback on whether residents would support increase in taxes to cover the types of facilities and activities identified by the survey. We expect an update on the survey at a future date.

Employee Spotlight Cristian Medel Being sworn in this past August, Officer Medel is one of our newest employees.

After spending a few years in corrections, he chose to become an officer because he wanted to be an example to our youth and to serve and protect. His day-to-day job is ever changing. One day, he may experience a simple traffic stop, while other days, he will need to respond appropriately to a crisis in our community. His calm and professional demeanor is what makes him so great at what he does. When someone is experiencing an emergency, it’s comforting to have the support of someone like Officer Medel by your side. He looks forward to accomplishing great things in our city as he continues to serve our citizens.

His sergeant says Officer Medel “has great drive and dedication, patrolling the streets and having community interaction with all that he comes in contact with. We look forward to his continued progress and growth as a member of the department.”

When he’s not patrolling and keeping our top-notch city safe, he can be found enjoying nature while hiking, camping, off-roading, or shooting his bow. He also loves spending time with friends and family.

Cristian believes North Ogden City is the best place to work because we have the best citizens, and he loves working with his coworkers. He is committed to keeping North Ogden one of the safest cities in Utah.

Thank you for your continued service to our city! We appreciate you!

Survey – Fiber Options in North Ogden City Justin keeps the NorthExpires:12/31/21 Shore Aquatic Center int top shape all year around. Thank you, Justin!

North Ogden City is currently exploring the possibility of additional broadband internet services. Please fill out this survey and tell us your thoughts.

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+ CITY NEWS The Trails Foundation of Northern Utah works to educate people on trail etiquette. Kelli Barkema explained that everyone goes up to the trail to have a lovely time, but one negative interaction with someone can besiege a positive outdoor experience. In the past couple of years, trail use has skyrocketed.

People turned to the trails during the pandemic, and with the traffic comes more trash and clashing of trail user groups. TFNU encourages people to follow etiquette rules and to “be nice, say hi”.

The Cherry on Top: Trails Foundation of Northern Utah

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On top of trying to promote the friendly attitudes that usually exist on our trails, the TFNU works to plan, build, maintain, protect, and improve trails in the area. Recently, four new flashing trail-crossing signs have been installed along the North Ogden Divide and Skyline Trails to alert drivers to trail users. TFNU isn’t solely responsible for making it happen, but they are instrumental in working with the different organizations involved to

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Kelli said the trails are free to use, but it does cost to maintain. They are funded through grants, and the public can support them through their membership program. Connect with them on social media for more details or if you ever want to volunteer in a trail cleanup. The trails and our beautiful mountains are certainly a part of what makes North Ogden special. This Cherry on Top goes to the TFNU for making them more accessible and welcoming to existing and potential trail users!

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Key Community Contacts

Flood Zones Questions regarding flood zones should be directed to Lorin Gardner, city engineer, at 801-782-8111. 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 community contacts, right, for information.

City Council Meetings The mayor and council welcome your input and attendance at the council meetings held the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, starting at 6 p.m. Work sessions are held as needed on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Check visitnorthogdencity.com/meetings for changes.

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Mayor: Neal Berube: 801-686-0688 nberube@nogden.org Council Members: Cheryl Stoker: 801-782-9302 cstoker@nogden.org Phillip Swanson: 801-940-2111 pswanson@nogden.org Charlotte Ekstrom: 801-920-6987 cekstrom@nogden.org Blake Cevering: 801-549-8202 bcevering@nogden.org Ryan Barker: 801-814-4306 rbarker@nogden.org City Hall: 801-782-7211 Planning:

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By Hailey Minton A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Michael Goodwin picked up his black chalk with his pad of paper and tuned in to Jon Gnagy’s Learn to Draw TV show. He followed his destiny and became a professional artist. Today, he enjoys painting science fiction scenes with acrylic paint, and he is also a consulting artist for the Children’s Treehouse Museum.

After getting a couple degrees from Utah State, he leapt out into the world and landed his first job at the Hansen Planetarium in Salt Lake City. There, he contributed his artistic skill to the different exhibits and star shows. “I ran into a lot of space and sci-fi enthusiasts, and I just got hooked.” He and his wife started attending sci-fi conventions and traveled around the country, selling his sci-fi work and her fantasy work.

worked as a digital artist and was the graphic arts director at the Standard Examiner. Michael created charts, graphs, maps, diagrams, illustrations, and special headlines. “It was a fun job. It changed every day. I enjoyed it.” Since starting at the Children’s Treehouse Museum, he has painted maps, forests, animals, and murals you can see there today. You can see pictures of what he has contributed to the museum on his website, and I’m looking forward to finding them the next time I go!

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UPCOMING EVENTS Dec 3: First Friday Art Stroll @ 25th Street 6-9 p.m. | Open Studio Night @ The Monarch 7-10 p.m.

Dec 4: The Third Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market @ The Monarch 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Children under 12 FREE).

Dec 14-16: Third Annual Northern Utah High School Art Competition Art Entry Deadline @ The Eccles Art Center 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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DECEMBER EVENTS Senior Events NORTH VIEW SENIOR CENTER 485 E. 2550 N - North Ogden Lunch 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Mon, Tues., Wed. & Fri. Call Zella if you have any questions at 801-782-6211 Monday 8:30 a.m. Ceramics 9 a.m. Beginners Line Dance 9 a.m. Bridge 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Second Generation band 1 p.m. Tap Dance Class Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Art 10 a.m. Intermediate Line Dancing 12:30 p.m. MahJong Wednesday 9 a.m. Wood Carving 9 a.m. Bridge 10 a.m. Line Dancing 12:30 p.m. Games 3:15 p.m. Zumba Class Thursday 1 p.m. Tap Dancing Friday 8:30 a.m. Ceramics 8:30 a.m. Tai Chi 9 a.m. Bridge 10 a.m. Yoga (bring your own mat)

Come play on our pool tables and billiards during open hours.

Dec. 18: Christmas Dance @ 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

December 23: Christmas Dinner @ 11:30 a.m. call Zella for reservations.

Special Announcement: Winter Fest Dec. 24: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Main Library (2464 Jefferson Ave in Ogden) Open house featuring entertainment and crafts; boxed meals will be distributed Call 801-337-2632 for more information

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Fun Things To Do Dec. 1 - Jan. 1: Visit Christmas Village and see the lights @ 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Adams Family Christmas Lights @ 2622 N 550 E North Ogden 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Fantasy at the Bay Christmas Lights @ Willard Bay (More info - stateparks.utah. gov/parks/willard-bay/events/) Dec. 3: An Old Fashioned Family Holiday @ 3950 Adams Ave South Ogden 6-8 p.m. Free - Family photos with Father Christmas, Handkerchief dolls, Pioneer Christmas craft, horse-drawn wagon rides, tree lighting, caroling, holiday candy, cookies, and more! www.southogdencity.gov/departments/ special_events/index.php Dec. 3 & 4: Holiday Open House & Fresh Evergreen Swag Sale @ The Ogden Nature Center 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission, hot cocoa, gift wrapping, and take-home craft kits for kids!

Dec. 4: The Third Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market @ The Monarch 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Children under 12 Free Dec. 4, 6, 11, 13, & 18: Visit Santa and see the lights @ Bicentennial Park 5:30 -

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Special Announcement: Adult Winter Reading Program Jan. 1-Feb. 28: During operating hours At all Library Locations Read or listen to a book, write a fiveword review, and enter to win a gift basket!

Dec. 7: Snow Globes, ages 16+ @ 7 p.m. call 801-337-2652 to register Dec. 9: Genealogy, ages 18+@ 7 p.m.

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Family Holiday Traditions December 11th!

7:30 p.m. on Mondays and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

Dec. 8: Jazz at the Station - Free Concert @ Union Station 7 - 8 p.m.

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

Dec. 11: Family Holiday Traditions @ The Eccles Art Center 3-6 p.m. $20 per family. ogden4arts.org/events/family-holidaytraditions-2021.html Dec. 14: Utah Symphony: Here Comes Santa Claus @ WSU 7 p.m.

Dec. 20 - 23: See the magic of the North Pole @ Barker Park 5:30 p.m.

School Events Weber High Dec. 3, 7, 10, & 14: Girls Basketball @ Weber 5:15 p.m.

Dec. 3: Boys Basketball @ Kearns 7 p.m.

Dec. 4: Swim @ Ogden High 8 a.m.

Address: 475 E 2600, North Ogden Phone: 801-337-2650 Dec. 13: The Art of Quilling, ages 12 18 @ 7 p.m.

Dec. 16: Surrealist Collages, ages 16+ @ 7 p.m. call 801-3372652 to register Dec. 18: Polar Express Party, ages 0-12 @ 2 p.m.

+ COMMUNITY Dec. 6: Chamber Choir performance @ Timbermine 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 7: Quarters and Cans Kickoff Assembly @ Weber Dec. 9 & 16: Swim @ Ben Lomond 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 9 - 11: Boys Basketball @ Davis 4:55 p.m.

Dec. 11: ACT Test @ Weber 8 a.m.

Dec. 14: Holiday Band Concert @ Weber 7 p.m.

Dec. 15: Boys Basketball @ Weber 7 p.m. | Holiday Choir Concert @ Weber 7 p.m.

Dec. 16: Girls Basketball @ Woods Cross 7 p.m.

Dec. 21: Early Out @ 12:15 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Weber 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 22 - 31: Winter Break Dec. 28: Girls Basketball @ Pleasant Grove 2 p.m.

Dec. 29: Boys Basketball @ Bingham 7 p.m.

Dec. 31: Girls Basketball @ Bonneville 2 p.m. | Boy’s Basketball @ Weber 4 p.m.

North Ogden Jr. Dec. 1 - 2: District Honor Band Day Rehearsal @ Fremont 8 a.m. | Dec 2: District Honor Band Performance @

Fremont 7 p.m.

Dec. 8: Early Out | Parent-Teacher Conference @ NOJH 1 p.m.

Dec. 13: Combined Band and Orchestra Christmas Concert @ NOJH 7 p.m.

Dec. 17: Combined Choir & Drama Winter Showcase @ NOJH 7 p.m.

Dec. 21: Early Out Dec. 22 - 31: Winter Break Orion Jr. High Dec. 2, 3, 6, & 7: School Musical @ OJH 7 p.m. | Dec 4: Saturday Matinee @ OJH 2 p.m.

Dec. 2: Honor Band Concert @ Fremont 7 p.m.

Dec. 3: Volleyball / NAL Games @ OJH 3 p.m.

Dec. 7: NAL Playoff Games: TBA | Volleyball Playoff Games: TBA Dec. 8: Boys Basketball Tryouts @ OJH Dec. 9: Honor Band Concert @ OJH 7 p.m.

Dec. 10: Volleyball Championship Game @ Bonneville Dec. 14: NAL Championship Game @ WIC 3 p.m. | Orchestra Concert @ OJH 5:30 p.m. | Band Concert @ Weber 7 p.m.

Dec. 15: Choir Concert @ OJH 7 p.m.

Dec. 21: Early Out | Talent Assembly @ OJH 10:21 a.m.

Dec. 22 - 31: No School - Winter Break Maria Montessori Dec. 1, 8, & 15: Early Out Dec. 10: Caroling @ Maria Montessori 1:30 p.m.

Dec. 17: Winter Concert @ Maria Montessori 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Dec. 20 - 31: No School - Winter Break All Elementary Schools Dec. 21: Early Out Dec. 22 - 31: No School - Winter Break

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Road-Widening Project Finished!

BY RYAN SPELTS

Good News, North Ogden! As you have probably noticed, construction is nearly complete along both 2700 N. and Washington. The widening of the road was an overdue project as North Ogden has experienced so much growth in recent years. The project was finished on time and on budget, which is amazing, considering the shortages of materials and employees for many of the contractors who worked on the project. Casey Hunsaker, who is with North Ogden Public Works, mentioned that, by the time you read this, the new streetlight on Washington and Elberta

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will be fully functioning. All the concrete work will be complete. Some landscaping work will still need to be finalized in the spring once water can be accessed.

Three new streetlights will also be up in the next couple of weeks: one by the Baptist church, and two others along the longer stretch to help brighten our way.

For safety, there will also be a speed limit decrease on Elberta as you approach the light. Watch for that in coming weeks. We have already noticed a much easier exit from our road, Lomond View, onto Washington. The extra lanes are a great addition. To all who worked and completed this project: Well done!

This project along 2700 N. and Washington was on time AND on budget!

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Officer Jason Child at the North Ogden Police Department explained their Sub for Santa tradition is always such a positive experience. It balances out the tougher parts of the job description. There is nothing quite like seeing the joy on a child’s face during the moments where they shop with families or deliver gifts to their homes. The police department raises money among themselves and takes donations from the public, but they get to be involved in the best part: delivering the magic of Christmas.

Lori Fraizer is a part of the office staff at the NOPD, and she explained that they work closely with the schools to identify potential families they can help. They get gift ideas for the members of the families, and then a few people from the police department will go out to shop for them. On delivery day, police officers and North Ogden City staff will show up to their homes with Santa to deliver the presents.

Officer Child and the other officers and staff at the police department have been amazed at the generosity they have seen from the community as they accept donations. Some people will write an additional check as they come to license their dog; others donate gifts and money for their annual golf fundraiser. Officer Child said, one time, they were out shopping with a family, and a person approached him asking what they were doing. This person had come to the store with some money, hoping to find someone to help. Officer Child was expecting a $20 - $40 donation, but instead, the person handed him $800 and refused to give him a name to

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There is nothing quite like seeing the joy on a child’s face during the moments where they shop with families or deliver gifts to their homes. associate with the donation. They turned in more money to the donation pool than they ended up spending for that family with whom they were out shopping.

Another time, a boy had his bike stolen in the summer, and the family filed a report at the station. They didn’t find the stolen bike, so an officer decided to buy a new one for the boy.

That next Christmas, the father of the boy decided to pay it forward by purchasing a bike and a Christmas tree to donate to someone in need. They ended up giving the items to a single mom who had just moved into an apartment with her two young boys. One of the boys was really hoping for a bike. That is just one of the many special moments they have around this time of year.

A piece of magic that exists year-round is the family-like atmosphere that exists at the police station. While I was there, they laughed and joked among themselves. There was an underlying feeling that they genuinely care about each other.

Lori explained how they have to read through the officer’s reports. They understand what the officers experience, and they are there to talk if any of the officers need it.

Police work doesn’t end at 5 p.m. or the weekends, let alone the holidays. Even though they are out working on days where most of us are with family or friends, they try to gather with each other for lunch, calls permitting.

As social upheaval in 2020 rocked some police stations, Officer Child explained there was very little, if any, negativity directed at them in North Ogden. There were a few months where it seemed they had a constant supply of doughnuts given to them by supportive residents of North Ogden. At the rate it was going there for a while, Officer Child said it seemed as if they were going to have to start rolling themselves to calls!

As I interviewed some firefighters for our latest September Issue, one firefighter said something I will never forget. He

explained that people’s attitudes towards firefighters are usually positive. They are the last hope in many emergencies, as with police officers, but they don’t carry handcuffs. He explained that when a police officer shows up, it is to enforce the law, and officers usually aren’t as warmly received. Since then, I’ve heard officers tell me they need to constantly watch their back. Police are the deliverers or the initiators for consequences that go along with lawlessness. That can be hard to take for anyone on the receiving end of correction.

We each have our world that we live in and our own unique circles of people we interact with. I’d say mine is fairly positive, since I get to choose who I interact with on a regular basis. I understand that a police officer’s world can be very different. I imagine the job demands some thick skin.

I’m sure you’ve seen the black and white flags with the blue stripe across the center. Before writing this, I understood it as a symbol of the police force, but I’ll share with you what I learned as I looked deeper. According to nationalpolice.org, it is not a flag of defiance or a battle cry by police officers of aggression toward the public. The thin blue line represents the men and women who stand in the gap between the lawless and the innocent. It represents the men and women who have died as they refuse to let that line be broken. For those who dedicate their lives to maintaining the peace, it means they are a part of something bigger than themselves. For the civilian, it says they are willing to join in everyone’s responsibility to maintain peace.

This time of year, we tend to focus on generosity, kindness, good will, and peace. I’m grateful for our North Ogden Police Officers who play an invaluable role in preserving the peace we enjoy here. I’m also grateful their job connects them with the people of this city, and they get to be involved in this positive tradition for those in need. I believe they deserve it.

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Baker: Crystal Rappleye First thing, I binge-watched some Great British Baking episodes to get pumped. After reading over the ingredients, I Googled a few things to find out what they were and where I could buy them. I was able to purchase all the ingredients except the double cream (although it is available on amazon). I already owned a food scale, and that came in handy when it came to measuring according to the recipe. The mousse turned out to be the tricky part, mostly because it took patience to get the sugar to dissolve and the chocolate to melt. To my surprise, everything turned out. Paul would have told me my churros were a little underdone in the middle, but I would like to think I would have received a handshake for my chocolate mousse. Either way, everything was delicious, and I think I may be adding these recipes to our traditional Christmas-time sweets.

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For the mousse: 300 ml. double cream 4 large egg yolks 135 g. caster sugar 150 g. 54% dark chocolate, chopped 2 tbsp. orange liqueur For the topping: 150 ml. double cream 1 tsp. caster sugar 25 g. milk chocolate, finely grated For the raspberry coulis: 100 g. raspberries 1 tbsp. icing sugar For the churros: 30 g. caster sugar 90 g. unsalted butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. salt 160 g. plain flour, sifted 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 liter sunflower oil, for frying 150 g. caster sugar mixed with 1 tsp ground cinnamon, for dusting Make the mousse. Place the double cream in a small bowl and, using an electric hand whisk, whip the cream to soft peaks. Place the egg yolks in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Mix on a low–medium speed until pale. Place the sugar in a small pan with 1 tablespoon of water. Cook over a low heat until the sugar dissolves, then increase the heat and cook until it reaches 120°C/248°F on a sugar thermometer. Remove from the heat.

Turn the mixer speed up to medium and pour the sugar syrup into the egg yolks in a thin, steady stream. Increase the speed to high and whisk until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and cool to the touch.

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whipped cream and all the orange liqueur into the chocolate, then fold the chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture with the remaining cream, trying to keep as much air in the mousse as possible. Spoon equally into 6 serving glasses; cover and chill for about 1 hour to set. Once the mousses are set, make the topping.

Whip the double cream and caster sugar together until the mixture holds soft peaks, then place the sweetened cream in the medium piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Pipe the cream on top of the mousse and sprinkle with grated milk chocolate to finish. Chill until ready to serve.

Make the coulis. Blitz the raspberries in a food processor, then sieve the pulp to remove the pips and leave a smooth purée. Stir in the icing sugar, to taste. Chill until ready to serve.

Make the churros. Place 240 ml. of water, sugar, and butter in a medium pan over a medium heat and heat until the butter has melted. Bring the mixture to boil, then immediately remove the pan from the heat, add the vanilla and salt, and tip in all the flour. Beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth paste that cleanly leaves the sides of the pan.

Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then using an electric hand whisk, gradually whisk in the eggs until you have a smooth, thick paste.

Spoon the mixture into the large piping bag fitted with the fine-toothed nozzle.

Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer (or large, deep pan) until it reaches 190°C/374°F on the thermometer. In batches, pipe the churro dough into the hot fat, making each churro about 10 cm. long (cut each length off with scissors or a knife). Fry for 3–5 minutes per batch, turning the churros as they cook, until golden brown all over. Remove with a slotted spoon, then set aside to drain on kitchen paper while you fry the next batch. Roll the warm churros in the caster sugar and cinnamon mixture to coat. Serve with the coulis for dipping, and the mousses alongside.

Baker: Ryan Spelts This Italian sweet bread, which translates as ‘golden bread’, gets its color from egg yolks, so use the freshest and best-quality eggs available. The trickiest part of this was converting from grams and milliliters to cups and teaspoons.

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750 g. strong white flour, plus extra for dusting 7.5 g. salt 188 g. caster sugar. Caster sugar is slightly less granulated than table sugar and slightly more coarse than powdered sugar. The way to achieve it is to put the measurement in a blender and pulse 15 times.

15 g. dried active yeast finely grated zest of 1 orange finely grated zest of 1 lemon 225 g. softened butter, plus extra for greasing 100 ml. warm milk @ 100º F 3 medium eggs, preferably Burford Brown or other variety with golden yolk 2 egg yolks, preferably Burford Brown or other variety with golden yolk 3 tsp. vanilla paste Place the flour in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the salt and caster sugar to one side of the bowl and the yeast to the other side. Add the orange and lemon zest, softened butter, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, and milk. Start on a slow speed and mix to form a wet, sticky dough. Increase the speed on the mixer and mix for 10 minutes. The dough should now be a thicker consistency and adhere to the dough hook. If the dough is dropping from the dough hook, mix for a further 5 minutes or until the correct consistency is achieved. Lightly dust a work surface with flour and gently knead the dough.

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and leave until doubled in size. This can take 4 hours. For best results, leave overnight.

Grease a 750 g. Pandoro mold with butter. Tip the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface and fold in on itself a few times to knock out the air. Shape into a ball and place in the prepared tin, gently pressing into the corners. Cover and leave to rise until it comes to the top of the tin. This can take 1½–2 hours. Preheat the oven to 190° C/375°F. Uncover the Pandoro and bake for 35–40 minutes. Insert a skewer and test to see if the cake is cooked through. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then turn out and cool on a wire rack. Before serving, trim the base so it will sit flat on a serving plate and slice into thick horizontal slices. Rotate the slices and dust heavily with icing sugar.

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Baker: Kristina Case This is a “great British classic,” according to Mary. For starters, I couldn’t locate jam sugar, so I substituted pectin. The different components came together easily, but I feel like during the baking is where it went downhill. The crust seemed like it has way too much butter, and the frangipane took much longer to bake than the recipe stated. Overall, the flavor was good but overly sweet, and while I had no soggy bottom on my crust, it definitely wouldn’t get top marks from Paul or Mary. It was fun to make though!

For the jam 200 g. (7 oz.) raspberries 250 g. (9 oz.) jam sugar For the sweet short crust pastry 225 g. (8 oz.) plain flour, plus extra for dusting 150 g. (5½ oz.) butter, chilled 25 g. (1 oz.) icing sugar (powdered sugar) 1 large free-range egg, beaten For the filling 150 g. (5½ oz.) butter, softened 150 g. (5½ oz.) caster sugar 150 g. (5½ oz.) ground almonds 1 large free-range egg, beaten 1 tsp. almond extract For the icing 300 g. (10½ oz.) icing sugar 1 tsp. almond extract pink food coloring gel For the jam, put the raspberries in a small, deep-sided saucepan and crush them using a masher. Add the sugar and

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bring to boil over a low heat until the sugar has melted. Increase the heat and boil for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully pour into a shallow container. Leave to cool and set.

For the pastry, measure the flour into a bowl and rub in the butter, using your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the icing sugar. Add the egg and 2 tablespoons cold water, mixing to form soft dough. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface to the thickness of a pound coin. Line a 23 cm. (9-inch) fluted flan tin and transfer to the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200°C/392°F. Line the pastry case with non-stick baking paper and fill with baking beans or uncooked rice. Bake blind for 15 minutes, then remove the beans and paper and cook for a further 5 minutes to dry out the base. Set aside to cool a little before adding the filling.

For the filling, spread the base of the pastry case with 4 tablespoons of raspberry jam. Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add the ground almonds, egg, and almond extract and mix. Spoon the mixture into the pastry case and smooth the surface using a palette knife. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C/356°F and bake for 25–35 minutes, until golden-brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely in the tin.

For the icing, sift the icing sugar into a bowl. Stir in the almond extract and about 3 tablespoons cold water to make a smooth, fairly thick icing. Place 3 tablespoons of the icing in a separate bowl and add a little pink food coloring gel to make a raspberry-colored icing.

Spoon the pink icing into a small piping bag fitted with a small plain nozzle.

When the tart has cooled completely, spoon the white icing on top and spread to form a smooth surface. Pipe parallel lines of pink icing over the white icing, then drag a cocktail stick through the lines (at a 90-degree angle to the lines) to create a feathered effect. Leave to set, then serve in slices.

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can. I wasn’t to be thoroughly used when I die, for the harder I work the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no candle to me, it is sort of a splendid torch, which I have got hold of for a moment, and I wanted to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it over to future generations.” It was originally a quote from George Bernard Shaw. He was an Irish author and playwright born in 1856. He died in 1950, at the height of Barker’s Service.

Wayne Barker: The Ebenezer Scrooge of North Ogden

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

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rom 1926 to 1987, a full-service gas station sat at the corner of 2600 North and 400 East. Wayne Ririe Barker owned and managed Barker’s Service station nearly all his life. In the spirit of the holidays, we’ve chosen Wayne as the “Ebenezer Scrooge of North Ogden,” although, there is no record he was ever a “a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous, old sinner,” as Charles Dickens described Scrooge.

In addition to his interpersonal generosity, Wayne served in the U.S. Army and was a Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Kiwanis International for 50 years and was a member of the LDS church, where he was active as a High Priest in the North Ogden 9th ward, a home teacher, and where he sang in the ward choir. He was a longtime supporter for Cherry Days and a lifelong resident of North Ogden. Wayne was an avid sports fan and, as a young man, he played on many local baseball teams.

Wayne Ririe Barker passed away of kidney failure on Monday, January 19,1998 at Manor Care Nursing Center. He was 88 years old. His obituary published by the Standard Examiner read “Wayne will be remembered by family and friends for his kindness and generosity.” This holiday season, remember him; his birthday was December 12.

Wayne grew up in the first home in North Ogden that had electricity. His parents were Clarence Barker and Myrtle Edna Ririe. Anyone who remembers Wayne remembers all the extras he tended to sneak into orders. Most of the child clients got an extra handful of candy when visiting. Eventually, as more members of the Barker family joined the business, they included auto body and paint services.

For many years, Wayne was also the owner/operator of the Mt. Lomond Motel, and before that, the Chick Chick Inn Restaurant. The Chick Chick Inn was a notorious North Ogden business that began in 1936, in the back of Wayne Barker’s Service. They had a dance floor with a live orchestra, draft beer, punchboards, and slot machines.

On the wall of Barker’s Service was the Barker motto. “I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it what so ever I 38

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