Roy Connection June 2019

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June 2019

With Love and Gratitude to our Dads

The Music Man Math, Sanity & Ice Cream

It's BBQ Season Your Grill will Love these Recipes

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FROM THE MAYOR

Keeping the Community Connected

J

une is an important time in city government. A budget is finalized and approved during this time.

Fortunately, this year no Property Tax increase is planned, but increases in garbage and water rates are in the budget. Much of these increases come by way of passthrough costs from Weber Basin Water Conservancy District and the Weber County Solid Waste transfer station.

The Roy Connection is published monthly by Connection Publishing© www.royconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com | (801) 721-3762 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts

WRITERS Writers Robert Dandoy Jeremy Poorte Ryan Spelts Melissa Spelts Charlotte Hancey

Changes are proposed in the budget to enhance the old library building and the Public Works facility. We have started our city-wide clean-up campaign, allowing "If you want a say a local community to request a dumpster. Efforts are underway to try to develop a new cemetery, in part to in how your tax bring affordable plots to our residents. At the same time, money is spent, we are working with the property owner to remove the get involved, old Chinese Buffet building at the Market Place plaza. read the budget We need to remove the blight to help us bring in a new document, business at that location. We continue to reach out to attend the businesses in an effort to have them locate in Roy City. meetings, and You are seeing this happen just, unfortunately, not at let your voice the fast pace I would like. Included, also in the budget be heard." effort, is the development of three new Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Projects to help move our business districts forward and help us establish much needed sales tax revenue.

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Not all council members support these efforts, but I’m convinced if we are not moving forward, we are falling behind. We have been delaying these efforts way too long.

PUBLICATION DESIGN Robert Dodd AD DESIGN Robert Dodd Ryan Spelts Abigail Rigby EDITORS Steven Godfrey

News, contests, photos from readers and lots more! We love hearing from you! royconnection.com

If you want to know what the City plans to do over the next year, don’t listen to the rhetoric, follow the money in the budget. If you want a say in how your tax money is spent, get involved, read the budget document, attend the meetings, and let your voice be heard.

Robert Dandoy, Mayor

Connection Publishing www.connectionpub.com Disclaimer: The paid advertisements contained within the Roy Connection magazine are not endorsed or recommended by Connection Publishing or Roy City. Therefore, neither party may be held liable for the business practices of these companies. The City is also not responsible for any content in the magazines except for that which they directly submit for print.

Stay connected! www.royconnection.com The City's website has information on every department in the city.

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JUNE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2019

ON OUR COVER

28

16 With Love and Gratitude to our Dads

Sections 5 CIT Y NEWS

23 BUSINESS

18 The Music Man 28 It's BBQ Season

Business Beat - Quick Quack Car Wash

10 COMMUNIT Y

Calendar of Events • Announcements Student's of the Month

28 FOOD

16 LOCAL FOCUS

30 RESTAUR ANT SPOTLIGHT

With Love and Gratitude to our Dads The Music Man

It's BBQ Season Pizza Pie Cafe • Coupons

CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Roy Connection Roy_Connection

letter from the editor I wish to express my thanks to each of you who read this magazine. There are many talented people who make this magazine possible. We have some exciting things happening here at Connection Publishing very soon. Watch for some upcoming announcements giving you more opportunities to be a bigger part of our publications.

If you are a talented writer or photographer we are going to make it possible for you to contribute to the magazine. We want this publication to be positive, uplifting and to focus on the local community. Watch for details on our website or in next months magazine.

In the mean time, enjoy the hopefully warmer weather and tell your dad you love him.

Ryan Spelts, Publisher Melissa and Ryan Spelts

Questions or comments? ryan@connectiopub.com or (801)721-3762 Website: www.royconnection.com

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CITY NEWS

City of Roy Updates FIREWORKS REGULATIONS BE SAFE, NOT SORRY

WE ALL LIVE DOWNSTREAM

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Restricted Areas for Aerial Fireworks

This is a friendly reminder that discharging or washing antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, paints, solvents, fertilizers and cement into the storm drain system is illegal.

Antifreeze is also attractive and yet harmful to animals.

Please dispose of hazardous materials in the proper manner and place. The Weber County Solid Waste Transfer Station may be contacted at 801-399-8358 for information on hazardous material disposal.

Roy City would like to thank the citizens who have assisted with storm water drainage by clearing leaves and debris from the gutters and the storm drain grates. Citizens can be a big help in the winter months also by clearing snow and ice away from the grates until the City crews arrive to clear them.

Please sweep up or use a blower to blow grass clippings and fertilizers that get onto driveways, sidewalk, and gutters or streets back onto your own lawn.

Please call Roy City Public Works before draining backyard pools. Chlorine levels need to be at 0 before the pool can be drained.

Roy residents please be advised that the Fireworks ordinance is being updated and will be available after June 4th. The updated information will be posted on the Roy City web site and the Roy Connection site as soon as it is approved and adopted. The restricted sites will remain the same with an addition to include Roy City parks as a consumer fireworks restricted zone. Also, there is an update on some distance requirements for discharging aerial fireworks.

Please be safe this fireworks season and obey all safety recommendations and laws pertaining to the use of fireworks. A couple key things to follow while using fireworks to prevent injuries and fires are:

The Roy City storm water system runs through the Meadow Creek fishing pond. This water is vital to the pond and must be kept clean. Please dispose of grass clippings, pet waste, paint, fertilizers, tree leaves and seeds etc., properly and help keep our City streets as well as streams and rivers clean.

What kind of contaminants might reach our rivers and streams?

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Contaminants resulting from unwise landscaping practices such as over watering might include: dirt, leaves, grass clippings, fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.

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Masonry and Paving: Fresh concrete and cementrelated mortars that wash into lakes, rivers, and streams are toxic to fish and the aquatic environment.

Disposing of these materials to storm drains or streams causes serious problems - and is prohibited by law!

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Oil: Pour waste oil into an unbreakable container (plastic milk jug), seal and label. Do not mix other materials with oil. Call 801-399-8381 or 1-800-4580145 for disposal.

• Follow all manufacture recommendations on the use of fireworks.

• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures posted.

• Follow all local laws on restrictions in the area.

• Fireworks should only be handled by a responsible adult.

• Have a water source nearby and soak used fireworks in water before disposal.

Please be safe and Contact Roy City Fire Department with any questions at 801-774-1080.

Please contact the Roy City Public Works Department to report violations at 801-744-1090 or 801-774-1098, if it is after hours please call Weber Dispatch at 801629-8221. Our current storm water ordinance is on our website at www.royutah.org.

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CITY NEWS

CIT Y NEWS

Parks & Recreation

Complex Corner 2150 W. 4700 S. (801) 774-1050

OUR GOLDEN BASKETBALL WINNER Nikole Slot is the Golden Basketball recipient for June. She is a huge asset to our department because she is reliable and very good at her job. Nikole is a senior at Roy High School and plays on the softball team. She plans to attend Weber State next fall. We have been blessed to have Nikole working for our department for over a year.

Get Fit, Have Fun, Make Friends (Classes are included in entrance fee or with pass)

ZUMBA CLASSES

Mondays 7 p.m. & Wednesdays 6 p.m.

WOMEN'S STRENGTH TRAINING Mondays / Wednesdays & Fridays 8:00 a.m.

YOGA CLASSES

Mondays / Wednesdays 6:30 a.m. & Tuesdays / Thursdays 7 p.m.

SENIOR EXERCISES

Classic: Mondays /Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 a.m.

Cardio: Tuesdays / Thursdays 8 a.m. & Fridays 9:30 a.m.

FLAG FOOTBALL REGISTRATION

JULY WATER AEROBICS Registration June 21 Class Dates: June 24 - July 18, 2019

Cost Non Pass-holders: $28 Pass-holders: $18 Seniors: $15

No Morning Water Aerobics in Summer Evening 4:15 – 5:00 Deep 8:00–8:45 Deep 8:30– 9:15 Shallow 8:45– 9:30 Deep

• Registration runs June 1st- July 28th • Fee: $55 • Co-ed, kindergarten - 9th grade • 3rd/4th grades and 5th/6th grades will participate in a draft • Each participant receives a replica NFL jersey and a flag belt to keep • Season Begins in September • Register online at www.royrecreation.com

VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION Mondays are Family Nights at the Aquatic Center! The pool will be open until 8 PM every Monday of the season. Come enjoy a couple of extra hours of fun each Monday!

Roy Complex (801) 774-1050 801-774-1050 2150W. W. 4700 Roy 2150 4700S.S. Roy 6 June 2019 | royconnection.com

• Registration runs June 1st - July 28th • Fee: $40 • Co-ed, 3rd - 9th grades • Season Begins in September • Games will be played in South Ogden • Register online at www.royrecreation.com

Buy one day admission, get a day admission of equal or lesser value FREE!

CITY NEWS ROY DAYS

M I N H I T P K Roy City Presents

Roy Days 2019 will be held August 1-3 at Roy West Park.

Applications for Booth Vendors and Parade participants are being accepted now at www.roydays.info. You can also read more about all of the events at this website. If you are interested in becoming a Roy Days Sponsor, please contact Jody Call at jcall@royutah.org.

Roy West Park

4650 S 2900 W

June 14: Ralph Breaks the Internet July 12: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse August 2: Charlotte's Web (Roy Days)

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WFFL 2019 Football Registration

Ages 7-14 (as of 8/31/19)

NO online registration! You can ONLY register in person at Roy Recreation, 2626 W 5525 S on the following dates: Saturday, June 1st 9am-12pm Tuesday, June 4th 9am-7pm Tuesday, June 11th, 9am-5pm Tuesday, June 18th, 9am-7pm Saturday, June 29th, 9am-12pm On-site physicals will be offered Saturday, June 1st and Saturday, June 29th for $10.

You MUST bring the following to register: Parent/Guardian Parent/Guardian Photo ID Player (must be weighed) Copy of player Birth Certificate Physical (dated after Feb. 1, 2019) Fee ($135) Medical Insurance Information Proof of Residency (dated within 60 days of registration date): Roy City Utilities, Dominion Energy, Rocky Mtn.. Power, Renters Agreement

ALL ITEMS must be turned in at time of registration or you will be turned away.

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CITY NEWS Roy Communities That Care is committed to making Roy an environment that is “one town, one team, one dream through creating and fostering a safe, healthy, and prosperous place to live, work, and play.”

For several decades, people have put a lot of time and energy into efforts that promote healthy and positive development of youth and families. Most of these efforts have been done with the best of intentions, but with a lot of guess work. For over 30 years, there has been extensive research in the field of Prevention Science–showing what works and what doesn’t in our efforts to support healthy development of children.

Roy City is very fortunate to be among the communities in our nation that use this research. In 2018, we were able to implement the Communities That Care Operating System; a customizable framework for prevention out of the Social Development Research Group at the University of Washington. This framework includes a coalition-based community prevention operating system that uses a public health approach to prevent youth problem behaviors including underage drinking, tobacco use, violence, delinquency, school dropout, substance abuse, and suicide.

Today, we collaborate with local agencies, businesses, schools, and parents in providing the best prevention practices, strategies and programming available.

In March, Roy CTC collaborated with Roy High School in a screening for the movie “Angst.” This film is a powerful and positive message for students, teachers and parents. The genuine and authentic comments from the young people as well as the professionals in the movies really resonated with our students and our teachers. Not only does “Angst” name the many faces of anxiety, and offer tools for taming anxiety, it helps the audience understand that it is OK, we’re not alone, and we can change the narrative with the right supports. If you missed “Angst,” you will have another chance to view it. Roy CTC will be hosting the screening again next fall.

We are ready to implement the Roy CTC “Action Plan.” Get involved! We would love to have you help with strategies to build and strengthen the youth of Roy. Come to our next Coalition Board Meeting!

“Our community is a supportive place to raise a child, to be a child, to promote responsible and involved citizenship and to encourage lifelong learning.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Janae Terry (801) 476-3659 jaterry@ wsd.net

Effective July 1, 2019 All Roy City Residents will see a proposed increase in the Garbage and Recycle rates. This change is brought on from the service providers. Due to Bi-Monthly Billing, this will be reflected on the September bill. Rate increases are proposed as noted below.

Bi-Monthly Rate

Garbage Collection and Disposal

Recycling (opt out option annually in June)

(Rates written as current/proposed)

With Recycling $21.88/$22.95 $11.82/$12.40

Without Recycling $24.16/$25.34 –

Water Usage First 18,000 gallons (per 1,000) $0.84/$0.86 $0.84/$0.86 Next 12,000 gallons (per 1,000) $1.50/$1.54 $1.50/$1.54 Next 10,000 gallons (per 1,000) $1.69/$1.75 $1.69/$1.75 All gallons over 40,000 (per 1,000) $1.92/$2.00 $1.92/$2.00 Add for Extra Garbage Can (per can; six month minimum) $14.12/$14.81 $14.12/$14.81 Add for Extra Recycle Can (per can) $11.56/$12.13 – 8 June 2019 | royconnection.com

CITY NEWS

Key Community Contacts The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will extend the I-15 Express Lanes from Layton Parkway to Riverdale Road.

Construction began in early May and will continue through 2020. The Express Lanes are designed to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. They will be open to carpools and solo drivers who have purchased an Express Pass.

Mayor: Robert Dandoy - (801) 774-1028 rdandoy@royutah.org Council Members: Jan Burrell - (801) 726-3606 jburrell@royutah.org Joe Paul - (801) 725-2356 jpaul@royutah.org Bryon Saxton - (801) 645-2015 bsaxton@royutah.org

Stay informed and sign up for real-time text alerts and email updates at udot.utah.gov/i15express. Contact the project team at 833-I15-XPRS (415-9777) or i15express@utah.gov.

UPDATED WATER METER SYSTEM You might have recently noticed members of our Water Department outside of your home. They have been diligent in replacing the water meters throughout the city. While it may temporarily leave you without water, it typically only takes a few minutes to complete the replacement. This process is to ensure each home is updated with our new metering system, which will eventually allow Roy City to switch to monthly billing.

At this time, we do not have a timeline for completion.

David E. Tafoya - (801) 884-6944 dtafoya@royutah.org Karlene Yeoman - (801) 725-6560 kyeoman@royutah.org Roy Offices:

(801) 774-1000

Police:

Emergency 911 Business (801) 774-1063 Chief Carl G. Merino - cmerino@royutah.org

Fire:

(801) 774-1080 fire@royutah.org

Utilities:

(801) 774-1000

Parks & Rec:

(801) 774-1048 parksandrec@royutah.org

Justice Court: (801) 774-1051 courts@royutah.org

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CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Want to run for City Council? You must file your Declaration for Candidacy June 3-7, 2019. The office will be open 8-5 Monday through Friday. Please contact City Recorder with any questions at admin@royutah.org or 801-774-1020

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES •

Adopt a Trail—information and applications are available online at www.royutah.org/367/Adopt-A-Trail

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Neighborhood Dumpster Cleanup—information and applications available at www.royutah.org/216/CommunityPrograms

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COMMUNITY

June Calendar of Events SCHOOL EVENTS ROY HIGH SCHOOL ROY JR. HIGH SAND RIDGE JR. HIGH ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ENJOY YOUR SUMMER VACATION!

PARKS & RECREATION June 1: WFFL Football Registration (physicals on-site) 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

June 7-8: ASA Softball Tournament at Roy West Park

June 10: Speaker Fiber and Your Health, Speaker Allison from Weber Human Services.

June 13: Special Father’s Day Tea. All Fathers welcome at 10 a.m. | Legal Services (by appointment only), Foot Clinic at 12 p.m.

Week #1 Blast Off with Books: Kick-off Parties Start your summer off with a spectacular STEM-themed magic show featuring Paul Brewer.

June 3. at 10:30 a.m.

June 14: SPECIAL FREE BALANCE WORK SHOP at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. This will be in place of our normal arthritis class. Everyone is welcome Please come out to this FREE Event. Sponsored

by Wasatch Physical Therapy.

Week #2 Blast Off with Books: Exploring the Universe Learn about space travel and the technology we use to explore our vast universe. June 17. at 10:30 a.m.

June 19: Bingo at 12:30 p.m.

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

June 4: WFFL Football Registration 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

June 21: ANNUAL SENIOR PICNIC. at Sandridge Park. GET TICKETS $3.50 in advance $4.50 at the door @ 11:30 a.m.

ENTERTAINMENT: WILL BE MIXED NUTS.

June 11: WFFL Football Registration 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 25: Painting Class at 9 a.m. Trish Paints.

June 14: Movie Night in the Park at Roy West Park, movie begins at dusk (Ralph Breaks the Internet)

June 27: Bingo at 12:30 p.m.

June 15: All-Star Baseball Tryouts June 18: WFFL Football Registration 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

June 29: WFFL Football Registration (physicals on-site) 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

ROY COMPLEX June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29: Ramp Days at the Roy Complex. Come swim and use the facility for free!

June 24: July Water Aerobic Registration for New Class Members

SENIOR CENTER June 3: BIRTHDAY CAKE - June Birthdays Sponsored by Legacy House.

June 4: Bingo @ 12:30 p.m.

June 5: Spot and Waldo Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

June 6: Eyebrow Waxing @ 10 a.m. | Making A Healthy Change, Speaker: Jeff from Humana June 7: Shredding event 9-11 a.m.

Sponsored by Weber Human Service.

June 8: R.A.S.A. YARD SALE Sign up for a booth (COST $10.00) and make some money on your stuff.

There will be FOOD TRUCKS, starting at 7 a.m. Youth 5K at 8 a.m.

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ENTERTAINMENT June 5: Spot & Waldo at 11:30 a.m.

June 13: Come out and Dance to Second Generation at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

June 18: Linda Hammer on Piano at 11:30 a.m.

June 19: Garr Ashby at 11:30 a.m.

June 26: STAMPEDE at 11:30 a.m.

June 27: Come out and Dance to Second Generation at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Please continue to check at the front desk and our board for new activities.

LIBRARY EVENTS SOUTHWEST BRANCH CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM Blast Off with Books June 3 through August 10: Ages 0-12.

Discover new worlds this summer with Weber County Library! Explore out-ofthis-world titles or attend free summer reading activities. Studies show that 7 out of 10 children maintain and improve reading and writing skills by participating in a summer reading program. Registration begins Tue, May 28 at all locations and online at www.weberpl.org/kidsread.

June 1: Sensory Story Hour 10:30 a.m.

Designed for children with special needs.

Learning and fun are encouraged with books and activities that integrate the five senses. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Siblings are welcome.

June 13: Discover 4-H: Potato Palooza 4:00 p.m.

Southwest Branch Register: 801-337-2674 Grades K-6. Play hot potato, have potato sack races, and shoot potatoes in potato launchers. Science concepts like pressure and force are incorporated.

June 27: Comic Book Creation 6:30 p.m.

Ages 12-18. Participate in this workshop to learn the tips and tricks of writing and drawing your own graphic novels.

Discovery Time Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Infant to 3 years, and 4 to 5 years. Help your child get ready to read at our Discovery Time programs featuring stories, music, and learning activities. For more information, call 801-337-2652. No program June 12.

Youth Chess Club Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Ages 4-18. Players of all skill levels are invited to learn and play the ultimate intellectual game. All supplies are provided.

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM June 3. – Sat, Aug 10: Spend more time reading, learning, and relaxing this summer. Ask a librarian to help you select the perfect book, receive a raffle ticket, and enter to win fantastic prizes.

COMMUNITY

June Calendar of Events June 26: Marker Blending 7:00 p.m. | REGISTER: 801-337-2670 Learn the art of blending color with artist markers. Like colored pencils, markers are easy to use and their vibrant color blends like watercolor without the need for brushes.

COMMUNITY FANCon and Food Truck Rally June 1: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

FANCon is back and bigger than ever.

This pop culture celebration is the perfect way to kick off the summer: from games on the lawn to all-ages crafts, FANCon has something for everyone. Feast on tasty treats from food trucks and meet over twenty local artists and vendors excited to bring you all things geek.

Want to win a prize? Strut your stuff in our cosplay contest, test your wits at geek trivia, or follow the clues and complete our scavenger hunt. KAPOW!

June 3: Chris Jones & The Night Drivers (FREE SHOW) - Ogden Amphitheater at 6 p.m June 6: LUVSRV hosting a Pool Party at the Aquatic Center at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for ages 11- 18. Please bring a non-perishable food to get in.

June 7: Roy High Auditorium - Speakers will address depression, suicide & self-worth, Youth and parents are welcome to join from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is a FREE event.

June 8: Super Hero 5k at 7 p.m. Please register at luvsrv.org $20 fee to benefit Family Promise of Ogden | Benefit Concert with Jenny Oaks Baker at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at luvsrv.org.

Roy City Scavenger Hunt - Go to www.royutah.org for more information Library Reading Program for kids (Free with Library Card) Moter-Vu Drive-in and swap meet - on Riverdale - Adults $9, Children $4, Young Children Free. Movies begin at dusk.

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LOCAL FOCUS

ROY HIGH 2019 Valadictorian & Salutatorian FARLEY PORTER

EMILY MCPHIE

Valadictorian

Porter is the son of Jared and Diana Farley. He has a cumulative GPA of 4.0, and has taken an impressive seven AP courses as well as a Concurrent Enrollment class; along with six honors classes. Porter earned a 32 on the ACT. He represented Roy High School as the Sterling Scholar for Computer Technology. Through a series of interviews and presentations, Porter was able to qualify as a top 12 finalist in the state of Utah.

Along with his academic accomplishments, Porter is a natural leader. He has been involved in Student Government since he was in 7th grade serving as president five times. This year we were honored as he served diligently as the Student Body Officer over Public Relations and Service. Porter has worked hard on behalf of students and the community organizing and fundraising events like Cars for Cancer. All of the proceeds from this event were donated to the American Cancer Society. Other awards and associations include the high honor roll all four years, as well as being a member of the National Honors Society. When asked what his most challenging class was at Roy High, he said, AP Literature and Composition. His favorite teachers and classes include Mr. Allen, his 3D Animation teacher and Mr. Jones, his AP Calculus teacher. Porter shared that his greatest accomplishment so far in his 18 years is earning the honor of Valedictorian. It has been a lifelong goal. He also shared that he looks forward to serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and should receive his call sometime in the middle of June.

After high school, and returning from his mission, Porter plans to take his skills and talents to Weber State University to pursue a degree in Computer Science in the specific field of Web Development. Today, it is my honor to present this year’s Valedictorian for the Roy High School graduating class of 2019, Porter Farley.

Salutatorian

I want to give a shout out to Emily's Mom and Dad and brother and sister and extended family that are seated right over here. Good work Mom and Dad! Emily took seven AP courses and passed all 7 of the test’s. Completed three concurrent enrollment courses.

She competed on the Academic Olympiad team that Mr. Ellsworth took to Utah State. She scored 31 on her ACT with a perfect 36 on the English portion of the test. Emily is the Roy High sterling scholar for Visual Arts and she will attend right here at Weber State next year on a full ride academic scholarship where she will be an English Major with the goal of becoming an author.

She wants to minor in Design and is also very artistic and enjoys drawing and painting in which she is quite skilled.

Mrs. Hartnett had this to say about Emily: Emily’s dedication and attitude are widely respected and she is an exceptional thinker and writer. She also said that Emily is an avid reader. The breadth and depth of her reading is apparent in her analytical thinking and purposeful writing. As a quiet, refined student, Emily does not often raise her hand during class discussion, but her writing speaks volumes.

Emily’s mom Trish said, anything Emily sets out to do, she follows through and accomplishes it with very little complaint!

She is awesome at studying and she loves to create, whether it is through writing, painting or drawing. Emily taught herself how to sew by hand and made some small monsters that she took down to Primary Children’s Hospital and donated to the little patients. Mom says she has a kind heart and even though she may be a little shy and quiet, her kind heart speaks volumes.

Emily thought this award would be an amazing honor but she didn’t know where she ranked in her class...Well congratulations Emily, you now know where you rank. Please put your hands together for your class of 2019 Salutatorian, Emily McPhie.

THANK YOU TO THIS MONTHS SPONSOR: Students of the Month receive a $25 gift card from Midland Pharmacy

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COLORING CONTEST

No age limit. Do your best, then take a picture and email it to melissa@connectionpub.com. We will select the most visually appealing and the winner will get a $50 gift card to Boondocks Fun Center. Deadline is June 15th. Good luck.

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Dad

(n.) 1. father, guardian, protector, carer, friend 2. teacher, mentor, coach, task master, listener 3. sports fanatic, mower man, king of corny jokes, biggest tease, taxi, bank, part-time fun guy, part-time fun police 4. tough on the outside, soft in the middle 5. someone you can lean on.

With love and gratitude to our dads

BY MELISSA AND RYAN SPELTS

from Melissa My parents moved a lot in their married life. 21 times is what we counted a few years back. My dad was a CPA but longed for adventure and seeing life outside of Utah. I was number three of seven children and we all were part of these moves. We lived in Hartsell Alabama, Macon Georgia, Sacramento California, Las Vegas Nevada, and many places in Utah (Southern to Northern). It was fun, hard, and even educational. We grew close as a family. My dad was a super hard-worker, full of integrity, and loved his family very much. We all watched him as he held our mom’s hand every time they were together. He always helped with Saturday morning chores; this was our deep clean day. We divided, some of us doing inside chore and the rest doing outside chores. We grew up hearing “many hands make light work.” After our chores were done, we would do something fun as a family. I have many fond memories of playing in the red sand dunes in Southern Utah or of long drives exploring back roads in Alabama and Georgia. My dad was always so sweet to my mother. This is what helped me know what to look for in a husband. My dad would take mom on dates as often as they could. He would surprise her with quick trips somewhere on special anniversaries. There was a feeling that it didn’t matter what they were doing if they were together. I grew up knowing that I wanted this in a husband.

When I was 15 years old, I worked for my parents in Brigham City, Utah. They had their own business doing Physician Billing, his business was called Michael E. Miller and Company, Healthline Physician Billing. All my siblings helped where we could; I’m so grateful for the lessons I learned while working for him. We cleaned the office, emptied trash cans, stuffed envelops with patient’s bills, licked the stamps and envelops (did you know that there are calories in those envelops and stamps? My sisters and I were not very happy when we learned that), took payment batches to the bank, etc. It was a neverending job, but I loved being there with my family. My dad was a quiet man. Not shy, just quiet. One afternoon it was time to go home after work and it was just Dad and I there at the office.

We locked up everything and climbed into his big red Ford truck. The radio was off, and we had a 12-minute drive to Honeyville. I looked outside and watched the community going and doing. We drove the whole time in complete silence. Even though a word wasn’t uttered, I felt so much love from my dad and I loved him. I felt safe in that spot.

A couple years after Ryan and I were married in 1999 we had our first child, a boy we named Koby. I wish I could put into words the change in Ryan’s eyes when he held him for the first time. That amount of love comes with lots of emotions.

A desire to protect, care for, teach, and love. Ryan has been a great dad too. There are no perfect parents, just parents that try right?

My dad passed away from brain cancer last 4th of July. He battled it for 20 years. If your dad is still around, give him the BIGGEST hug. Listen and learn all you can from him.

Life is too short to take him for granted.

Melissa (on far right) with her Dad and 6 siblings.

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Listen and learn all you can from him.

Life is too short to take him for granted.

Young Ryan and his Dad. Ryan, his Dad and two sons.

from Ryan I remember my dad had this brown metallic paint GMC pick-up truck that had to be the coolest truck in all of the Henderson, Nevada at the time. I wish we still had that truck; it was so cool.

I had a childlike awe about that truck and loved riding with my dad in it and often did. Whenever I hear about people with their non-existent dads, I realize that I must have been very lucky.

My dad was always there. He worked hard for our family, he served in our community, he served in our church and he even came to my games. Now, don’t get me wrong, for a long time I didn’t think my dad even liked me because he seemed to always be mad at me, but now that I have teenagers of my own, I can relate.

My dad has an eternal reservoir of information tumbling around in his brain. He can fix nearly anything, and he can build things and he can tell you what business is moving in or out of nearly any building in the greater Las Vegas area.

He is a news-aholic and always seemed to know everything about anything you could imagine. I always marveled at how many facts and figures he knew about. There was a time when I thought my dad was smarter than Google and Google didn’t even exist yet.

thing I have ever done.” He laughed at me and told me to stick it out. I did and I am not sure I changed my opinion much regarding accounting.

My dad taught me some powerful principles though. I remember when we moved into a new house. We had to put the yard in ourselves. I oversaw digging the sprinkler ditches in the very rocky Nevada soil. It was very hot, and I wanted to come in for a drink about every five minutes. He would tell me to finish a row before I took a break. He taught me to not get distracted every few minutes and to get work done before taking a break. I learned to be a hard worker from him.

One quote that always stuck with me that my dad said to me many times in my youth was, “What’s right is right even if no one is doing it and what’s wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it.” I tell this same quote to my children to this day and it is a guiding light to me when making decisions.

I am grateful for the example my dad has been to me and the lessons I have learned from him. I am also grateful that I can speak to him still to this day. He is getting ready to retire and I hope he and my mom will travel more to see us way up here in northern Utah.

Today, thinking back, my dad was always a constant in my life. He never shirked his duty as a dad. I never felt abandoned or unloved. Maybe a little under-appreciated at times, but again, teenagers! He worked mostly in the financial industry with a degree in Accounting; he worked in banking and in insurance but has finished his career as a tax auditor for the State of Nevada. I did take an accounting class at his advice.

I remember about three weeks into the course, I called my dad and said; “This is what you do for a living!! This is the worst

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LOCAL FOCUS

The Music Man

BY MARION STEWART

How one young mother used the lure of "the music man" (ice cream truck) to teach her kids math and keep her sanity all summer long.

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hen I was a young mother, we lived in Southern California. We could go to the park for picnics, visit the beach and spend a lot of time outdoors yearround. I especially enjoyed summers with a more relaxed schedule-- except, for Tuesdays and Fridays around 1:00 p.m. That’s the time I would gather my little brood into the house where we’d stay in the back bedroom and read books.

It was also the time the “Music Man” would show up in our neighborhood.

For several years, I was able to convince my kids that this sweet man was just riding around entertaining the neighborhood with his musical treats. That is until one day when my father-in-law came over to help with some painting.

“Mom,” the kids started to yell, “Grandpa just bought ice cream from the Music Man!” Uh oh, my cover was blown!

No more hiding in the back of the house! The kids wanted to buy something from the “Music Man.” At first, I let them, and they soon learned just how quickly their money disappeared.

Then they begged for mine, but I refused to pay 50 cents for a popsicle that would cost a dime at the grocery store. At the same time, I was having trouble finding motivation for the children to practice their musical instruments, to continue reading through the summer and to get out and exercise. So that’s when I came up with an ingenious plan that worked for the next 10 years.

We visited the grocery store together and chose four different

boxes of ice cream treats, which I paid for. I had them sit down with the receipt and do the math—$1 divided by 12 Popsicles = $.08 a popsicle. Six drumstick ice creams bars for $2.25 came out to be $.38 a treat (much better than the $.75 charged by the “Music Man.”). They wrote the individual cost of a treat on each box and put them all in the freezer. I got a canning jar and put it out on the counter.

Here were the rules: After chores were done, a halfhour was spent practicing their instrument, they read for a half-hour, or did some form of exercise, they could BUY a treat. They didn’t even have to ask. One treat per day. Just deposit the money in the jar. It worked well. Chores were done early, books were being read and very little nagging was needed for practicing or going out for bike rides. When the treats were almost gone, we would take our money from the jar, add it up (more math) to see how much we had to spend, and return to the store.

Occasionally when they were getting along well, I would announce, “Mom’s treat, have a free ice cream,” and I would put the money into the jar, My children are all grown and have children of their own. I haven’t heard the “Music Man’ in many years. I was visiting one of my daughters last summer and happened to get into the freezer for something and was so delighted to see a box of Fat Boy’s with a price written in black marker and a canning jar on the counter filled with dimes and quarters. I guess the tradition carries on!

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For several years, I was able to convince my kids that this sweet man was just riding

around entertaining the neighborhood with his musical treats.

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hen I was finishing up high school, I worked as a part-time maintenance helper for a local chain of self-serve & automatic car wash bays. The industry at that time was in the process of going “brushless” with the latest generations of automatic car washes. Those touchless or laser washes were, at that time, the next evolution of keeping your car, van or truck’s exterior clean.

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OUTDOOR

MAKING MEMORIES – Hiking with Kids

BY STEPHANIE SPEICHER

As we head into the long days of summer, our thoughts begin to take us to warm places, where we can laugh and relax. Taking time to relish in these days without the pressure of school schedules and routines opens up opportunities to spend quality time as a family. One of the greatest gifts of living in Northern Utah is the abundance of hiking trails and outdoor adventures geared towards youth. Whether it be enjoying the trails in our own backyard or venturing away from home, there are plentiful choices within an hour of Roy. So, pick a trail, pack a picnic, and plan for new experiences.

OUR FAMILY’S TOP PICKS FOR HIKES IN OUR VICINITY: Flag Rock in Farmington This hike is rated easy to moderate and only 1.3 miles (2.6 roundtrip) to the flag waving high on the mountain top. Along the way to the flag, stops can be made at Patsey’s mine or at Steed Creek to dip toes in refreshing water. The history of the flag and its journey flying proudly since the 1970s is inspiring and makes for a powerful story to share as a family.

This hike is ideal before the intense sun of the summer takes hold and the wildflowers are abundant.

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Wind Caves in Logan Utah Hiking this trail provided ample opportunities to discuss perseverance and tenacity. It is moderate in difficulty with several steep sections. However, don’t let the steep sections keep you from this magical hike. It is 3.5 miles roundtrip with spectacular views along the way, culminating with two arch formations molded from wind and erosion at the top that the kids can play and explore. It is best to hike this trail early in the morning, before the hot sun crests through the canyon. A stop at Aggies Ice Cream after the hike is a sure win for everyone!

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 Bring snacks, water and other necessities to increase the enjoyment of the hike. Be sure to pack plenty of water, especially on summer days, sun screen, a first aid kit, bug repellent, proper clothing/ shoes and our family favorite – Summit Snacks! My kids love the surprise of the summit snack. Often it is a delicious fruit or, on hikes with higher mileage, it could be a candy bar, like a Snickers which we have renamed the Summit Bar.  Play games on the trail. Games such as I-Spy or searching for animal tracks can help pass the time on more difficult sections of trail and create moments of spontaneous laugher. Design a scavenger hunt or participate in Geocaching. Here’s a sample link for geocaching: www.geocaching. com/geocache/GC144NA_welcometo-north-ogden.  Choose your hike wisely. From

Spiral Jetty in the northern part of the Great Salt Lake This adventure has been one of my family’s favorites. Seeing the immense spiral in the backdrop of the Great Salt Lake is inspiring and beautiful. My kids commented that it felt like we were on another planet from touching the crystalized salt to the spongy beaches.

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RECIPES

SUMMER RECIPES

IT'S BBQ SEASON! Grilling weather has arrived and we have two recipes for your outdoor table that are the perfect size for sharing with friends and family.

RECIPES BY CHARLOTTE HANCEY

Jalapeno Cherry BBQ Sauce I love taking my family to Cherry Days every summer. It’s one of my favorite things about living in North Ogden! I also love my giant cherry tree that gives us thousands of cherries every year. My Jalapeno Cherry BBQ sauce is a delicious, unique way to use them! Dark sweet cherries add the perfect natural sweetness to this easy, homemade sauce.

12 oz (or 1 ½ cups) fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted and roughly chopped 2 Tbls. butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ c. ketchup 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 3 Tbls. brown sugar 2 Tbls. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. liquid smoke 2 tsp. ground mustard Salt and pepper Heat a large saucepan to medium-high and add butter. Add onions and jalapeno and cook until soft and browned.

Turn heat down to medium and add garlic. Cook about 1 minute then add remaining ingredients.

Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. Carefully transfer to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.

Makes about 3 cups. Freezes well if needed.

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June is cherry season! Take advantage of the fresh cherries.

RECIPES

Tex Mex Pasta Salad Being from East Texas means I add a little Tex Mex to any dish that I can. I have been dreaming up this salad for a while now and love how it turned out!

Pickled jalapeños were always on the dinner table when I was growing up; add more if you want it spicier. This pasta salad is the perfect dish to take to all of your summer BBQs! 16 oz bowtie pasta 1 (11 oz) can Mexicorn, drained 8 oz cheddar cheese, small cubes 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 4 oz can sliced black olives, drained 1/3 c. pickled jalapenos, finely diced 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 c. fresh tomatoes, diced ½ c. cilantro, chopped Dressing: 1 c. mayonnaise ½ c. sour cream 1 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. sugar ¼ c. lime juice Salt and pepper, to taste Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, make dressing by whisking together mayo, sour cream, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, sugar, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Fresh cilantro and pickled jalapenos give this favorite side a little kick!

Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss to combine. Taste and add more salt if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

About our recipe contributor Charlotte Hancey was born and raised in East Texas but now calls North Ogden home. She loves to make dishes from her childhood and create new ones with a Texas twist! When she’s not cooking for her husband and three kids, she loves to do cooking segments for ABC4’s Good Things Utah and KSL's Studio 5.

Find her on Instagram @charlotte.shares AND www.charlotteshares.blog

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RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT

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I attended a little college in Rexburg Idaho previously called Ricks College (BYU-I). We often went to a little local restaurant called Craigo’s Pizza. Who would have thought that one day they would change their name and become a franchise with 15 stores regionally? The stores that advertise

with us are North Ogden, Layton and Clinton. Pizza Pie Cafe takes pride in making nearly everything fresh every day at each restaurant. To list a few of the things they make everyday at the store: Pizza Dough, Cookie Dough, Frosting, Alfredo Sauce, Carbonara Sauce, Spicy Sausage Sauce, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Pasta, Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese Dressing and a cut salad every day. And, of course, they are constantly making new pizzas every day as you are eating there, they try to change out the pizzas every 30 minutes.

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have a bite to eat. If you like variety, you will love the buffet style with at least 15 pizza flavors available at all times, plus the ability to place custom topping orders, called customer requests. The custom pizza doesn’t cost any extra and is placed out on the buffet for everyone to enjoy. They have very traditional flavors like pepperoni, Hawaiian, combo and even cheese. But things get interesting when you try some of their signature flavors like BBQ chicken, Buffalo Wing Thing and the Firefighter (Spicy) and even some specialty pizzas like the Breakfast Pizza and the Pesto Veggie Pizza. The company recently reworked their crust recipe to make it a little more fluffy. They also have a new quarterly flavor which is a unique taste; this month was a Taco Pizza.

They also have some creative dessert pizzas, I know my kids enjoy these the most. There are some standard flavors like cookie dough, raspberry, apple, peach and Oreo. They also do a new desert pizza every month. I tried the very delicious Raspberry Cheesecake pizza which is where I should have started, but then I wouldn’t have tasted anything else… so, never-mind.

I asked Sam what he felt like were some of the hidden gems of the restaurant and he said, without hesitation, the pasta. He said he would put their home made pasta and sauces up against anyone in town.

Their sauces include Creamy Alfredo, Spicy Sausage, Roasted Red Pepper, Carbonara and Marinara and Meat sauce (these are the only two not made on site and are imported from Stanislaus

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They also have some special diet pizzas.

These usually come with an extra charge but can be a great fit for a busy mom and dad who want to take the kids out for pizza but also want to eat. They also have two Keto-friendly options. One is a crustless pan pizza, which I tried and thought was very good. To be honest, this one tasted like a regular thin crust (which I love). I am surprised that the crust is made from cauliflower. They also have a gluten free crust for those with gluten intolerance or Celiac disease. Of course you can always just stick the their fresh salad bar which is also top notch.

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