Roy Connection February 2023

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The 2023 Utah Legislative Session is in full swing. Undoubtedly there will be new bills introduced to help direct local governments towards different types of housing affordability and water conservation objectives. Both objectives are important but how each local government addresses each of them, is also crucial. Not everything can fit in the same box. As always, I will be monitoring about 10 to 15 bills that have direct implication to Roy City. In past legislative sessions, I’ve testified at a committee meeting at the capital, to ensure Roy City’s interests are met. If necessary, it will happen again in this session. I have faith in our local representatives and senators who appear to always be looking out for our best interests. If you have a question and need an answer on important issues during this legislative session, please reach out to these devoted public officials.

The city is still working to bring the Complex swimming pool back up and operating. Be patient with us as we work to secure the needed funds, equipment, and contractor to put it all together. It takes time to do it right the first time, so we don’t have to make up excuses the second time. Friendly reminder to please keep your vehicles off the streets during and shortly after we experience a snowstorm. Our dedicated snowplow drivers are out trying to clear the road at all hours of the day to keep you safe. That goes for the sidewalks on your property. Surprisingly, people are still using them in the winter. We need your help; we need your cooperation!

Be safe and keep your family safe!

Mayor Robert Dandoy

Stay connected!

The city's website has information on every department in the city, and the Facebook page has fun updates on events and other local interests.

The city is still working to bring the Complex swimming pool back up and operating. Be patient with us as we work to secure the needed funds, equipment, and contractor to put it all together.

The Connection Publishing Team

Ryan Spelts Publisher

Melissa Spelts Photographer/Writer

Robert Dodd Senior Magazine Designer

Hyrum Rappleye Graphic Design

Crystal Rappleye Graphic Design

Abigail Rigby Graphic Design

Ann Park

Sales & Operations Mgr.

Kendal Rae Jensen

Sales/Journalist

Diane Liberator Sales

Danielle Arana Sales

Hailey Minton Writer

Kris Blankman Writer

Cindy Jones

Writer/Designer

Kim Crook

Digital Media Mgr.

Dawn Paul Photographer

Kassie Baker

Proofreader

Savana Clark

Proofreader

Nathaniel Loomis

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Photo by Dawn Paul

City of Roy Key Community Contacts

MAYOR

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

COUNCIL MEMBERS council@royutah.org

Ann Jackson: ajackson@royutah.org

Diane Wilson: dwilson@royutah.org

Joe Paul: jpaul@royutah.org

Randy Scadden: randy.scadden@royutah.org

Sophie Paul: sophie.paul@royutah.org

ROY SERVICES

Municipal Center & Utiities: 801-774-1000

utilityrequests@royutah.org

Open Mon - Thurs: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Fri: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Emergency: 911

Police Non-Emergency Dispatch: 801-395-8221

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

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

Community Development: 801-774-1040 ced@royutah.org

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

Parks & Rec: 801-774-1048 parksandrec@royutah.org

Recreation Complex: 801-774-1050

Public Works: 801-774-1090 publicworks@royutah.org

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

City Council Message

Welcome to February! The month is dedicated to affection and kindness, as well as the example and heritage of two landmark presidents: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Acts of service and kindness are widespread in our community. Last week I observed a couple filling one of our city-giving boxes—thank you.

The Arts Council is expanding events.

• There will be a poetry contest for junior high and high school students on March 9th. The Theme is, “Let’s Celebrate Together.” Put your creative thinking caps on.

• After a successful three concert series last year, the ‘Concerts in the Park’ series will be expanded to six performances this summer. Watch for dates and times.

• Start preparing for the Art contest during Roy Days. City Council members have new committee assignments: Mayor—Beautification, Economic Development, WACOG, WFRC, Chamber of Commerce, and a lot more Diane Wilson—Roy Days, Economic Development, Public Works Liaison

Ann Jackson—Beautification, Financial Audit, Mosquito Abatement, Fire Dept. Liaison

Joe Paul—Economic Development, Sewer Board, Parks & Rec Liaison

Sophie Paul—Boys & Girls Club, Arts Council, Roy Days, Admin Dept. Liaison

Randy Scadden—Financial Audit, Police Dept. Liaison

It’s hard to find better entertainment than City Council meetings. Pres. George Washington said, “Every post is honorable in which a man (individual) can serve his country.” Come join us.

As we individually work towards an impactful year, consider President Abraham Lincoln’s suggestion to “Be sure to put your feet in the right place, then stand firm,” and President Washington’s motto, “Deeds, not Words.”

Thanks for your many good deeds!

Councilmember Diane Wilson

SHOP ROY Buy Local–Puerto Rico Detailing

Has your vehicle seen better days? Have French fries and potato chips been ground into the carpet? Is the grime so thick on the door handles that you’re tempted to wear gloves to keep your hand clean? Has mud become part of the carpet? Can you no longer tell what color the car is? Then you’ll want to schedule a visit with Puerto Rico Detailing at 3990 S. 1900 W. | 385-432-0237.

Professional car detailing is the art and craft of cleaning and restoring a vehicle to like-new condition. Car detailing services are much more precise and labor-intensive than simply getting a car wash and vacuuming. Auto detailing keeps the vehicle in its best possible cosmetic condition. While anyone can detail a car by cleaning the inside and outside as best as they can, a professional detail is done by an experienced detailer with the right techniques and high-quality products.

Puerto Rico Detailing’s complete detail includes: interior shampoo and deep scrub, thoroughly cleaning vinyls and

IT'S SLIPPERY OUT THERE Fall Prevention Tips

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leather, rugs, seats, windows, headliner, rails, blowing out the entire car and applying leather protectant. The trunk is thoroughly vacuumed and cleaned. Exterior detailing includes a thorough washing, including windows, wheels, tires, engine, followed by waxing and polishing the exterior to its original blemish-free finish.

Puerto Rico Detailing is a family-owned business, and the workers have learned many ways to protect and beautify your vehicle. They have 30+ years of experience in vehicle detailing. They are certified through Ceramic Pro Coating.

Overheard at a Car Wash

Customer: “Excuse me! The vacuum isn’t working. I want my money back.”

Attendant: “The one with the Out-of-Order sign, with tape over the coin slot that had to be removed before putting any money in?”

Customer: “Yes!”

Attendant: “I'll get that refund for you.”

With the wet and cold weather also comes slipping and falling hazards. Here is some information to prevent injuries. You can slip when you lose your footing, you can trip when you catch your foot on or in something, and you fall when you come down suddenly. Spills, ice, snow, rain, loose mats, rugs, and stepladders are some of the common causes of slips, trips, and falls. In addition, poor lighting and clutter can cause injuries such as sprains, strains, bruises, bumps, fractures, scratches, and cuts.

Tips to Stay Safe:

Š If you see something you might slip or trip on, clean or pick it up right away.

Š Clean up spills and anything slippery. Don’t use cleaners that could make the floor slippery. Always follow proper use as described on the product label.

Š Clear walkways, stairs, hallways, and living areas of anything that might be a tripping hazard, such as cords, wires, empty boxes, and clutter.

Š Make sure that floor mats lay flat, rather than wrinkled or bunched.

Š Use handrails when you walk up and down steps.

Š Before using any ladder or stepladder, make sure it opens fully.

Š Check ladder extensions are fully locked and that the ladder legs are stable on a flat, non-slippery surface.

Š Clean off any slippery material on the rungs, steps, or feet of a ladder before you use it.

Š Don’t go over the load limit noted on the ladder.

Roy City Storm Water Help Reduce Pollutant Runoff

DID YOU KNOW DID YOU KNOW

LEAKS ACCOUNT FOR 1-TRILLION GALLONS OF ANNUAL WATER WASTE

On average each home in the U.S. wastes roughly 11,000 gallons of water each year. In some cases, homes waste 90 gallons each day. Collectively, that equates to over 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year across the U.S. It can be as simple as a leaky faucet, old piping, leaky toilet, or malfunctioning parts in your plumbing system.

IT ONLY TAKES A DROP

SNOW REMOVAL LAW IN ROY

We are now finding ourselves halfway through winter - don’t forget about sidewalk snow removal.

Roy City Code 4-3-1 and 4-3-3(g): ACCUMULATION OF SNOW ON SIDEWALKS: All accumulation of snow, sleet, hail, or other precipitation impairing safe access and use of sidewalks abutting on any public right-of-way of the city which has not been removed within twelve hours from the termination of the depositing storm. The responsible party shall be any person owning, occupying, having control or charge or being an agent over any building, property, lot or partial lot of land abutting said sidewalks.

While a slow-dripping faucet or shower head doesn’t seem like a big deal, the amount of water wasted adds up. One drip each second equates to over 3,000 gallons of water wasted annually. If you notice slow drips, look at the washers and gaskets in your faucets. It only takes a quick replacement to stop the leak if they're worn.

OLD HOMES ARE THE WORST

While older homes have an irreplaceable style and charm, they’re one of the biggest culprits when it comes to water waste. Upgrading dated plumbing fixtures and toilets can save up to 16,000 gallons each year. If your home is over 40 years old, have it retrofitted to save money, reduce the risk of plumbing-related issues, and eliminate water waste.

REMOVE THE LID FROM YOUR TOILET TANK

Lots of fun programs to join!

Parks & Recreation

Get Fit • Have Fun Make Friends

CLASSES ARE INCLUDED WITH ENTRANCE FEE OR WITH PASS!

Fishing Club

February

Classes start in April ages 6-18

Baseball/Softball

March

Season starts in May 3rd-9th Grade

T-Ball

March

Season starts in May ages 4-5

Coach/Machine Pitch

March

Season starts in May

Kindergarten-2nd Grade

Tackle Football

May 1st-June 15th

Season starts in August 2nd-9th Grade

Flag Football

June & July

Season starts in September

Kindergarten-9th Grade

Coed Volleyball

June & July

Season starts in September 3rd-9th Grade

Beginner Basketball

August

Season starts in October

Kindergarten-1st Grade

Girls Basketball

August

Season starts in October

Kindergarten-9th Grade

Boys Basketball

October & November

Season starts in January 2nd-9th Grade

Boys High School Basketball

October & November

Season starts in January 10th-12th Grade

For more detailed information, and registration on these, and other programs email ebadger@royutah.org or call 801-774-1048

WOMEN’S

STRENGTH TRAINING

Boost your metabolism and tone your muscles with resistance training.

When: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

Time: 8.45 a.m.

YOGA CLASSES

Yoga offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages.

When: Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 9 a.m.

NEW YOGA CLASS

Tuesday Evenings 7 p.m.

SENIOR EXERCISES

If you’re looking for the right exercises, we invite you to join our workouts ranging in all varieties and skill levels.

Classic: Monday & Wednesday

Cardio: Friday

Times: 10 a.m.

PICKLEBALL

A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.

When: Monday – Friday

Time: 5 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Did you know that Roy Communities That Care is a community-driven coalition? We strive to educate and empower youth and community members on the harms and adverse effects of underage substance misuse.

Our youth are incredible and offer valuable insights for our coalition with the Communities That Care Youth Council. Natalia Nicole Cruz Murcia is the acting chair of the CTC Youth Council. Nicole was introduced to the CTC through one of her favorite teachers, who taught LIA (Latinos in Action), and joined the youth council as a freshman. “What I like about it,” she said, “is the good service we do. Also, how we are put in charge of some activities and are supported.”

When asked why other teens should get involved with the Youth Council, Nicole commented, “I think it is important because we have different views than adults do when it comes to pretty much everything. I would say because of that, it is good to get involved in things like CTC.”

Thank you, Nicole, for being such an important part of our coalition!

If you would like more information about the Roy Communities That Care Coalition, Please reach out to: Coordinator Shardae Jones 801-648-0115

sjones@owcap.org

Co-Coordinator Sophie Paul 801-725-0552 spaul@owcap.org

DON'T REPLACE IT RENEW IT AND SAVE MONEY!!

FEBRUARY EVENTS

SCHOOLS

All Elementary, Jr. High, and High Schools

Feb 15: Parent Teacher Conferences

Feb 17: No School

Feb 20: Presidents Day No School

ROY HIGH

Feb 2-4: UMEA St George

Feb 3: Basketball Granger

Girls 5:15 p.m Boys 7 p.m.

Feb 4: Sweethearts Dance 8 p.m.

Feb 7: Basketball Home Girls 5:15 p.m Boys 7 p.m.

Feb 8: Auditions for Talent

Show after School

Feb 9: Basketball Hunter Girls 5:15 p.m Boys 7 p.m.

Feb 11: ACT Exam

Feb 14: Basketball Taylorsville

Girls 5:15 p.m Boys 7 p.m.

Feb 15: Talent Show Assembly

Feb 17: State Swim Championships

Feb 28: Region Vocal Solo Ensemble

Cyprus High School 2 p.m.

ROY JR. HIGH

Feb 6: Girls Basketball Tryouts 2:45 p.m.

Feb 22: Girls Basketball Game 3 p.m.

Feb 23: Band Jazz da mentals Roy High

Feb 24: Girls Basketball 3 p.m.

Feb 28: Beginning Band

Festival Roy High 3 p.m.

SAND RIDGE JR. HIGH

Feb 6-7: Girls Basketball Tryouts 3 p.m.

Feb 22: Girls Basketball

Snowcrest 3 p.m.

Feb 24: Girls Basketball Home 3 p.m.

Feb 28: Girls Basketball Wahlquist 3 p.m.

SENIOR CENTER

Appointments are now being taken for the Attorney on the second Thursday of each month (Feb 9th)

Feb 1: Soap making for Valentines’ 12:30 p.m.

Feb 7: Paint with Trish Painting Class 11 a.m.

Feb 16: Second Generation 11:30 a.m.

Feb 20: Closed for Presidents Day

Feb 21: Linda Hammer on Piano 11:30 a.m.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES (Mon - Fri

Lunch is Served 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Monday

Oil Painting 9 a.m.

Zumba / Coffee w/ Friends 10 a.m.

30-Minute Zumba 10:30 a.m.

Cards 12 p.m.

Line Dancing 12:30 p.m.

Out to Eat Bunch 4 p.m.

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Mondays

Story Fiesta 6 p.m. | Collaboration Quilt (all day)

Tuesdays

Steam Club 3:45 p.m. | Collaboration Quilt (all day)

Wednesdays

Discovery Time 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. | Youth Game Club 4 p.m.

Tuesday Ceramics 8:30 a.m.

Tai Chi for Arthritis / Quilting 9 a.m.

Coffee w/ Friends 10 a.m.

Pinochle 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday Ceramics 8:30 a.m.

Thursday

Oil Painting / Floor Yoga 8:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure Clinic 8:30 a.m.

Chair Yoga / Crochet Class 9:30 a.m.

Tea Time w/ Friends 10:30 a.m.

Cards 12 p.m.

Friday

Arthritis Excercise 10 a.m.

Coffee with Friends 10 a.m.

Cards 12 p.m.

FUN THINGS TO DO

Wednesdays through February:

Country Dancing Ogden Union Station

Lessons 8:30-9:30 p.m. / Dance 9-11 p.m.

Saturdays through February:

Winter Market

Ogden Union Station 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wasatch Parc Snow Tubing

Nordic Valley, Eden Mon-Sat 1 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Feb 1, 8, 15 & 22: Hogle Zoo

Winter Discount Days - $5 online admission. Kids under 3 are free

All Events are FREE

Cinema Saturdays 1:30 p.m.

Feb 4: "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"

Feb 11: "Maleficent"

Feb 18: "Shiloh"

Feb 25: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"

Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 North Ogden

Community Band Rehearsals

North View Senior Center 7:30 p.m.

Jazz ensemble 8:30 p.m.

Bring your own instrument and music stand. Email jepsen2665@gmail.com for more info

Feb 1: "Back to the Future" ($7)

Peery's Egyptian Theater 7 p.m.

Feb 3-5: RMX Motocross

Golden Spike Event Center

Feb 3: First Friday Art Stroll

Downtown Ogden 6-9 p.m.

Open Studio Night at the Monarch 6-9 p.m.

Feb 4: Winter Market Ogden

Union Station 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Feb 6: Excellence in the Community –

Free Concert Peery’s Egyptian Theater

Feb 8: Jazz at the Union Station 7 p.m.

Feb 9 & 10: Big Band Bash ($25)

Weber High Commons 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Feb 11: Valentine's Dinner Dance featuring the Crescent Super Band Peery’s Egyptian Theater

Feb 11 & 13: "Cinderella"

On Pitch Performing Arts Layton

$11.50 - $17.50 per person 7:30 p.m.

Feb 11-12: Acorn's Antique Show ($7)

Weber Fairgrounds 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Feb 17-18: RMPRA Winter Series

Rodeo Golden Spike Event Center

Feb 17-19: Nationwide Home & Garden Show Golden Spike Event Center.

Fri. 12-8 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Feb 18: Bald Eagle Viewing Eccles

Wildlife Education Center 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Feb 23-26: Ogden Musical Theater

Presents “The Secret Garden” ($15$22) Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7:30 p.m.

Feb 24 - March 18: "The Scarlet Pimpernel" The Ziegfeld Theater

Feb 25: Offroad Unleashed Car Show

Behind the North Ogden PizzaPie Cafe on Washington Blvd 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Gandy Dancer Mercantile

FREE Live Music Series Fri & Sat Nights

All ages 6-8 p.m. 3920 Washington Blvd. Find Gandy Dancer Mercantile on Facebook for performance schedule

TALES

The festival welcomes the best of national storytellers, as well as the best of Utah’s storytellers and fresh talent from community schools. In fact, our festival is nationally recognized for its emphasis on youth tellers! There

Students of the Month

ALL Students will Succeed in

Jayden Kaufman

“Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.”

Awards:

3.85 GPA, Royal of the Month

All-Region Drill Team, Academic All-Region Drill Team, Drill Team Varsity Letter Award 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23

6A All-State Drill Team Finalist

Track Varsity Letter Awards 2021

Sterling Scholar for Dance at Roy High School

Titles:

Royalaire Junior Co. Captain, Royalaire Head Captain

Talents and Hobbies:

Piano, Traveling, Hiking, Dance Choreography, Spending time with family and friends

Service Opportunities:

Future Royalaires, Lantern House Drive, Sub For Santa with Student Government, Royal Athletics Service, Christmas Tree Jubilee, Delivering almond knots, Caroling for the community, Art With Heat - Kids Who Dance So

Others Can Walk, Dance Impressions - Spring & Winter Recitals, Miss Drill Humanitarian Project, Thanksgiving

Meals to Community Families in Need, Operation HeroMemorial Day Signs, Police and Firefighter Thank Yous

Beau Belnap

“It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done.”

Awards:

4.0 GPA

High Honor Roll

Second team All Region Basketball 2021-2022

Four Letters in Basketball

Three Letters in Soccer

Titles:

Roy High Basketball Team Captain

Seminary Council Member

National Honors Society Member

Talents & Hobbies

Basketball, Soccer, Hiking, Fishing, Camping Lifting, Being with friends and family, Strong Leadership skills

Service Opportunities:

Roy City Service Day Church service projects

Summer yard care

N.H.S service projects

Activities with the special needs

Putting together care packages

–George Halas

–Rocky

– CARING HANDS –

A Roy City Police Public Safety Program

The Roy City Police Department recognizes that the community we serve is diverse and unique. Our ability to respond should be parallel. To achieve that goal, we want to remind you of our Caring Hands program. A program intended to be inclusive of all those with varying needs related to mental health, neurological, or physical impairments, regardless of age.

The Caring Hands program focuses on receiving vital information about its participants that can aid our public safety personnel in tailoring a response to those with a variety of mental health diagnoses, visual, and communicative impairments, etc.

If you have a loved one that you think may benefit from this program, please share this information with them. Our public safety team also recognizes the inherent sensitivity that is required when caring for members of our community. That's why our program is completely voluntary, and all information received is strictly confidential.

Please visit our website at www.royutah.org/departments/police_/forms.php or scan the QR code to read more about the program and find the downloadable form.

BY RYAN SPELTS

I the Side Gig The Era of

If you have watched or read the news lately, 2023 might seem pretty doom and gloom, especially when it comes to financial news. Layoffs have begun, interest rates continue to climb, and everyone is in worry mode. My first advice is to turn the news off if you begin to feel fear while consuming it. Take a break. It also helps me to consult the past. Being a business owner, I like to look up businesses that were started during rough financial times. Some examples: Netflix was founded right before the dot com bubble popped in 2000, Airbnb was started in 2008 amidst the real estate crisis, and Revlon was started in 1932 right during the Great Depression. These time-defying companies are only a few of many successes that happened despite the troubles of their times. I believe our current times offer the same opportunities for us to succeed, even if the news pundits get their way and we do have a recession.

Maybe you aren’t particularly adventurous and don’t want to start a company. Maybe you just need to put a little extra cash in your bank for life’s unexpected challenges. Last year, we had four car breakdowns in a little over two months. It was about $5,000 in expenses that we weren’t planning on. I talked to a friend yesterday who said her water heater went out which cost her an extra $1800, which she didn’t have room for in her budget. I have heard it said that the average family only needs an extra $300 a month to give them security when these unexpected expenses arise. This article is going to focus on ways you can add a little bit extra to your monthly income. It is certainly not exhaustive but might give you some ideas on how to fill the gaps in your budget.

This is the era of the side gig. Regular, everyday people with regular full-time jobs are doing all sorts of side gigs to make extra money. We have gathered a list that is by no means all-inclusive but hope this gives you a little extra motivation to decide to put yourself out there and start making some extra money.

People or Food Delivery:

Most people have heard of the next couple of options. Ridesharing and food delivery are both a way to bring in extra cash. Companies like Uber, Lyft, and GrubHub are easy enough to sign up with and get rolling. You can potentially earn an extra $300 - $1000 a month doing any of these on the side; however, it may mean extra wear and tear on your vehicle, so be aware of those costs. The benefit of these services is that your schedule is 100% in your control. You can work one night a week or every night if you want. It is up to you.

I drove for Uber before we started the magazine for one night. It was New Year’s Eve in Salt Lake City, and it was busy. I didn’t love the drunk passengers, but I earned a little extra cash and realized that it wasn’t for me. I use the service from time to time though, and I always ask the drivers how they like driving and the responses are nearly universally, “I love it!” They say it is so great to have a flexible schedule and they love that they can meet new people all the time.

Companies to consider

Rent out your Extra Space:

Another option is to use your extra space and rent it out. I have had the chance to travel a bit for work and have used Airbnb and VRBO for finding a room. You can also rent out your side yard or garage space on different sites online. One couple I stayed with had a large home in Boise where they raised their family of four kids… The kids had all moved out, so they started renting the extra space on Airbnb and it earned them an extra $1000+ per month. When I was traveling to Boise to pick up magazines earlier this year (when we had so many problems with printing), I stayed with them. I liked it better than staying at a hotel, plus it saved me a few bucks. I also parked my big delivery truck we use to pick up magazines in someone’s large backyard for $50 a month. If you have extra space, you can find someone to utilize that space and bring in some extra cash. Your income potential here will vary based on what you have to offer but the range is potentially from $50-$1500 a month.

Companies to Consider

Sell your skills

Maybe you aren’t in a place in life where you have extra space or a large piece of property. That is okay; you have other skills. Connection Publishing has used this part of the market for nearly all of what you see in these magazines. We have freelancers to do much of the work it takes to publish these magazines: writing, editing, graphic design, and social media. A freelancer is someone who works for a company but is not employed by the company. They work as a contractor and are often paid by the piece. Here are some of the most common freelancers needed in today’s market.

Writers: We have found that there are quite a few people who like to write but are not in a position to work full-time, particularly moms who want to stay home with their children in the early years. There are so many writers needed in the general market that it is a common need. Website content, blog posting, articles, technical writing, sales copy, and many more are all areas that companies need help with, but may not need to hire someone full-time.

Graphic Designers: From making advertisements, logos, magazine layouts, social media posts, and website designs, and even making unique designs of your own, you can sell your skills or your products online. I taught myself how to do graphic design using YouTube and friends to help me get past the initial stages of design so I could help make advertisements for our advertising clients. I am not a professional, but I can do the basics, which is often all you need - especially if you have an eye for good design.

Programmers/ Website Development: I know several people who do this type of work in their full-time jobs. These skills are in high demand, and it would be easy to post on a freelance site and start taking on some side work to make extra money.

Here are other skills that are in high demand for freelancers: Cybersecurity, programming, app development, voiceovers, video production, automation, data science, transcription services, social media management, cloud consulting, blockchain, tutoring, and many many more. I have met people who help people get organized on the side. If you have a skill, put it out there and see what options you have to bring in extra cash as a freelancer. It may take some time and effort to start earning business as a freelancer, but build your customer base and make sure to make people happy and you will get busy over time.

Companies to consider

Mobile Notary

This one is unique. Nowadays, you do not need to go to a title company or a bank to sign important papers. Most companies will send a notary to your home or business to sign the same papers. Mobile Notaries are a key piece of this industry. Notaries must train and be licensed with the state, but this can be a lucrative side gig. A couple of years ago when we signed our refinance papers, I asked our notary about his job. He said he replaced his full-time income after about two years of working as a mobile notary. The notary will make anywhere from $75 per signing with a client to sometimes upwards of $300. It can be quite lucrative. You will need a bond and seal, and to license with the state. Reference notary.utah. gov for all the steps. I will warn you that it will likely take a year or more before this is a steady income. Rates have gone up and signings are less in demand, so it could be a little more challenging right now, but where there is a will, there is a way.

Sell stuff online

If you are a deal hunter, this one might be up your alley. Buying and reselling items people want and need can be a great way to earn extra cash. This can include buying everyday products that you find on sale, then reselling them online with a markup. Many people don’t shop for sales and instead, look for convenience. Another idea I have come across is buying older furniture and cleaning it up or refinishing it, then reselling it for a markup. I have even met a few people who create artwork or useful items like calendars and sell them on sites like Etsy or eBay. Get your creative juices flowing and think about things that people may want, then create the product and sell it online. You may need to learn marketing skills to do this effectively. You can follow along as I teach marketing on my website at ryanspelts.com to learn more.

If you know a particular skill, you can also sell your knowledge online. You can put together a course on your skills and sell access to that knowledge. I am working on my first course to sell online about sales and marketing. I was told by the SBA that the most sought-after knowledge by new small businesses is sales and marketing skills. I have spent the last 25 years mastering those very skills and I will be offering a course that is designed to help local small businesses. For now, I am recording myself speaking about those skills and putting those videos on YouTube and ryanspelts.com to build a following so that when my course is ready, I will have a group of people to whom I can offer it first. I figure I might as well put it out there and see if the lessons I can offer are wanted.

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Become a salesperson

This has a massive range of possibilities. You can sell just about anything. Either online or in person. I know people who sell cosmetics, others who sell oils, and others who still sell healthy juices or supplements. Then there is the internet. If you are good at creating videos or making social media posts, you could help other companies create that type of content for their pages. Another option is to become an affiliate marketer, which is where you represent and sell nearly any product you can think of and make a commission on the sale. Social media influencers often do this when they pitch their favorite brands online; they will often use a link to send you to a site like Amazon which will later pay them a commission for their sales.

I knew someone who made videos of their favorite throw rugs, linked people to the sites where the rugs are sold and made a commission on those items. I also found companies that would drop-ship their products so the seller didn’t have to carry inventory.

This one will take a little sales and marketing know-how, as well as some tech abilities, but it could be a way to add to your income. You could look at supplying products on Amazon as well. I know several people who have built multi-million dollar businesses buying items in bulk from places like alibaba.com and reselling them on amazon.com or Walmart.com. I believe that sales are such an important skill; I encourage my kids to take on jobs where they get to practice sales skills. Even if they don’t spend a career selling as I have, I want them to know the skills so they can use them in their other endeavors.

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There are so many more options available today, it’s amazing. The only side jobs I knew about when I was a kid were delivering newspapers and working at the local gas station for the night shift. Today the possibilities are limitless. They are not without effort or investment of your time. There is so much that you can learn and do online. Let’s make 2023 an economy-defying year and make our lives better by taking control of our opportunities. Let us know if we missed a side gig that you think others would enjoy.

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27th Annual Weber State University Storytelling Festival

Weber State's event is one of the very few storytelling festivals in the nation that is university-sponsored, and it has become a beloved annual community happening. The Festival itself occurs at the end of February, and there is something for everyone: preschoolers to senior citizens, college students to families with children of all ages. During the three-day event from February 27 to March 1, the Festival welcomes the best of international and national storytellers and the best of Utah's storytellers and youth talent from surrounding schools. This year's Festival will feature internationally renowned tellers Sheila Arnold, Valentina Ortiz, and Bil Lepp. Sheila uses her knowledge of human development, passion for history, compassion for humanity and extraordinary performance skills to engage and entertain audiences. Valentina speaks the ancient Aztec words as well as the modern stories of Mexico. Bil comes to us with humorous, family-friendly tall tales that often contain morsels of truth, presenting themes in clever and witty ways.

On Festival mornings, a conference format of concurrent sessions allows

listeners to select from various storytelling genres and is open to the general public. Afternoon workshops, seminars and story presentations are also available. Some of these events are aimed at university students, faculty and staff, but most are open to all. These events take place at the Ogden location of Weber State University. In addition, national storytellers present their superlative tales at events scheduled for each evening of the Festival, including family-oriented story concerts and a special fundraising banquet. The Festival has been honored with the Utah Association of Teacher Educators' Distinguished Project Award, a recipient of Weber State University's Exemplary Collaboration Award,

a Community Service Award from the Utah Association for Gifted Children, and the National Storytelling Network's Oracle Award. This award-winning Festival is nationally recognized for its emphasis on youth storytellers who perform their stories on stage with practicing professionals. Children prepare stories, either individually or in tandem, at their schools and are selected by their school districts to participate in the Festival. All participating storytellers will capture your hearts and create an unforgettable experience in literacy, culture, and the arts. Weber State University Storytelling Festival events are FREE of charge, except the Storytelling Festival Dinner on Tuesday evening. Visit weber.edu/ storytelling for the schedule of events.

"Once upon a time…" is alive and well at the 27th Weber State University Storytelling Festival! This year's theme, Tales to Remember: Stories Amplified, is sure to entertain.

10 Reasons to Have GOLDBACKS!

By: Chris Turpin

1. GOLDBACKS ARE REAL GOLD

They are 24 carat .9999 pure Gold

2. GOLDBACKS ARE LEGAL CURRENCY IN UTAH

They are legal voluntary currency, accepted at more than 350 businesses in Utah.

3. GOLDBACKS ARE VERY LIQUIDABLE

Unlike gold coins, which can only be liquidated at coin stores, Goldbacks are liquidable wherever they are accepted.

4. GOLDBACKS ARE FUNGIBLE

This means the values are interchangeable (you can exchange a 1:25 GB for 5: 5GB or 25:1GB).

5. GOLDBACKS MAKE GOLD OWNERSHIP ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE

For as little as $4.00, you can start to own gold. This is far less than the 100s or 1000s that it costs to get gold coins.

6. GOLD BACKS WILL ALWAYS HAVE VALUE Gold has been used as money for over 5,000 years; it will always be money and have value. Fiat dollars will always go down in value.

7. GOLDBACKS ARE VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO COUNTERFEIT

They have security measures included like layered gold, a negative image of the front on the back, individual serial numbers, a government-grade border, background inscription, and more.

8. GOLDBACKS ARE AVAILABLE IN FIVE DENOMINATIONS 1, 5, 10, 25, AND 50

9. GOLDBACKS PRESERVE YOUR BUYING POWER AND WEALTH

If you had 100 dollars and 25 Goldbacks in January 2022, by December 2022, the buying power of the fiat $100 dollars would be about 85.00, whereas the buying power of the 25 GoldBacks would be about $105.00 dollars. This buying power difference is over 20 percent.

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You can get GoldBacks locally for the Best Price at GunsAmmoPreparedness, located at the Weber County Sports Shooting Complex. We are inside the 50yard range building. 2446 Rulon White Blvd. Ogden or call us at 801-695-1920.

Whether you are interested in buying gold in case the worst should happen or just want to have gold in reserve that is spendable, Goldbacks are an amazing currency that can be used today and in the future. It is actual gold. Each Goldback denomination has a unique artist's rendering tied into the state of origin, in our case, Utah. They are beautiful and unique.

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Stevens Cannery Building Plants,

Pivots and Punch

BY CINDY A. JONES

Driving along 6000 S. you’ve probably noticed the old Stevens Cannery building, one of the few historic buildings that remains standing in Roy. But did you know that it didn’t start out as a canning factory? Or that at one time fruit punch kept it humming?

In1904, business partners E.J. Harness and Col. P.A. Dix decided they wanted to move their business, Davis County Nursery, from Centerville to Roy. The partners constructed a large warehouse and a boarding house around 2700 W. 6000 S. The nursery sold trees, shrubs, and plants to markets in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and California. The business was the largest single enterprise in Roy, and the largest nursery in the state during that era. Col. Dix also just happened to be the owner of the first automobile in Roy.

In 1916, the Davis County Nursery went out of business. Oscar and Arthur Jones, along with Arthur’s brother-in-law James Platt, purchased the building, remodeling it into a factory and storehouse. They canned fruits and vegetables from the Jones’ farm and other local orchards and gardens. Many people were employed during the canning season, coming from as far away as Idaho to work in the factory. The building proudly displayed Jones Canning Company above the front entrance and was in operation from about 1920-1929.

being canned each day. The Stevens took over around the time that larger scale, national companies were overpowering the markets of small, local canneries, but the Stevens executed an impressive pivot; they scaled back on fruit and vegetable operations and began canning 64 oz cans of Hi-C and fruit punch. The juice sales helped Stevens Cannery remain profitable until the 1980s when juice boxes became the newest trend in U.S. households.

Around the same time, a Roy resident named Orson Field was experimenting in his blacksmith shop with a 2 ½ horsepower steam boiler, which he had purchased to chop feed for his farm animals. He modified it and used it to start canning fruits for his family. By 1907, Orson and his brotherin-law Oscar Jones decided to join forces and open a canning company. They built a small facility on Jones’s property, and that year they won first place at the Utah State Fair for their canned tomatoes. Oscar’s brother Arthur later joined the partnership.

In 1930, the Jones brothers sold the factory to William Varney and the sign over the entrance was painted over once again. Varney Canning became a wellknown factory in Weber County. William was a veteran in the canning business, managing canneries across Northern Utah. William made many renovations to upscale the factory to produce even more cans each canning season, and the factory was considered one of the most efficient and sanitary canning operations in the state.

Angus and Robert Stevens purchased the business from Mr. Varney in the late 1950s and painted onto the structure the name we see today: Stevens Canning Co. Roy, Utah. The Stevens processed tomatoes, peas, cherries, and apricots from around Weber County. Locals still speak of of the delicious smells that would come from the factory, giving clues to what was

Between 1977 and 1980, Angus Stevens passed away and the Stevens Canning Factory closed, just as the canning industry was coming to a slow decline in Utah.

The Stevens Canning Co. building is one of the few cannery buildings still intact in Weber County, and one of the oldest buildings remaining in Roy.

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Stevens Canning Co. - 1960-Circa 1980

Jones Canning Company- 1920-1929

Davis County Nursery- 1904-1916

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SOUPS

A warm bowl of soup is a great way to stay warm and cozy as we endure the last weeks of winter. Soup is satisfying to make, and trying out different recipes and ingredients is a great way to introduce new foods to your family. Check out our cozy soup recipes and let us know what you think!

Corn Bacon Potato Chowder

BY KENDAL RAE JENSEN

Corn (choose one)

4 ears of corn or whole kernel corn, drained

1 can cream of corn (if not using fresh corn Soup

1 tsp butter (or oil)

8 oz bacon, chopped

2 tbsp butter (use 3 tbsp if bacon is lean)

1 garlic clove, minced

1 small onion, diced (or half large onion)

5 tbsp flour

2 cups chicken broth, low sodium

3 cups milk

2 lbs potatoes, cut into cubes

2 sprigs of thyme OR 1 tsp dried thyme

3/4 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup shallots / scallions, green part finely sliced Salt and finely ground pepper to taste

Cut the corn off the cob. One way to do this is to place a small ramekin in a large bowl. Place corn on the ramekin, then cut the corn off. Keep the naked cobs or open cans of corn.

Place 1 tsp butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until golden. Use a slotted spoon to remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Leave fat in pot. Lower heat to medium high. Add 2 tbsp butter. Once melted, add garlic and onion. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes until onion is translucent.

Add flour and mix it in. Cook while stirring for 1 minute. Add broth, milk, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Break the naked cobs into 2 or 3 and add them into the liquid. Put the lid on and simmer for 25 minutes (adjust heat so it’s simmering energetically but not bubbling too much).

Remove lid and remove corn cobs. Add corn and cook for 5 minutes or until cooked to your taste.

Stir through cream and 3/4 of the bacon and shallots. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining bacon and shallots.