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"There is light at the end of this pandemic tunnel...A bright future is coming; watch for it!"

ith 2020 in our rearview mirror, welcome to 2021. Three big decisions that should bring important changes to Roy City are expected to face us. UDOT should begin the process of widening 1900 West at the intersection of 5600 South this year and finish in 2022. Adding two more turning lanes off 1900 northside, both east and west onto 5600, will help traffic flow, as well as another 1900 southside turn lane going west onto 5600. These are great additions until the full widening of 5600 south and replacement of the I-15 interchange is realized sometime in the future.

Roy City will be starting the land acquisition for a new cemetery. This effort has been in work for over three years with hopes that we can finally begin the groundbreaking. Look to see some important details coming out sometime this year.

The city council will finally decide on the future of the downtown business district along 1900 West and whether or not we will begin a modernization effort. Property owners in this district have shown interest in wanting to make major improvements, but to do so requires important changes to the city’s ordinances. We have elected to use a public survey to help understand the preferences of our residents since the COVID pandemic has limited us in getting public meeting input. This survey is important to us and the future of Roy City. The plan is to randomly select residents for their input. If you are selected, please respond. It will help the Council in making a final decision.

There is light at the end of this pandemic tunnel. The approved vaccine is here, leaving only time and choices as to whether you will take it or not. I will leave it to your good judgement, but know this: the virus spreads because we exist! If we ever hope to rid this plague from our communities, we must protect ourselves and stop the propagation. Too many of our residents have already been lost to this pestilence.

A bright future is coming; watch for it! Be safe and keep your family safe!

Robert Dandoy, Mayor

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JANUARY

The Connection Publishing Team Meet the people behind the pages of our magazines!

HAPPY 2021! FINALLY! We asked our staff what they are looking forward to MOST in 2021.

Ryan Spelts Publisher/Owner

“Going on a vacation out of the country!

Crossing my fingers!!”

Table of Contents

Melissa Spelts Owner Rhett Long Sales VP

Kristina Case Graphic Design

Melinda Hortin Sales

Happy 2021!!

All Things Sourdough Pg. 16

“For 2021, I’m hoping to walk out in public with my chin showing!!”

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COMMUNITY Roy Complex Calendar of Events A Look Back Stories and Science of Sourdough

ON OUR COVER 16 The Science of Sourdough

Ann Park Sales & Writer Crystal Rappleye Ad Design

Photograph by Kristina Case

Vy Trinh Sales Leadership

Special Advertisement Pages Independence University Wasatch Peaks Credit Union Tell Your Story Bear Creek Roofing Pack Tax Shelly Jo­– Hypno Amino Arcade Galactic

Robert Dodd Graphic Design of Roy Connection, and Ad Design

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“Watching my daughter perform in a packed theatre.”

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Roy City Updates Key Community Contacts MAYOR Robert Dandoy: rdandoy@royutah.org - 801-774-1028

COUNCIL MEMBERS council@royutah.org Jan Burrell: jburrell@royutah.org

2019-20 Sales Tax Revenues Up

A recent independent audit of Roy City’s financial records reveals that the city sales tax revenues are trending upward.

The comprehensive audit shows sales tax revenues are up eight percent in fiscal year 2019-20 over the previous fiscal year totals.

Fiscal year revenues for 2020-21 look promising, with half a dozen commercial projects on the docket, including a firstclass fitness center expecting to reopen under new ownership in February at about 1960 W 5700 S. Other large commercial projects in the works include City Buffet, located across the street from the fitness center under renovation.

Two businesses relocating to larger buildings include So Delicious, moving into what was once the Village Inn property and Dilly Dally’s, moving from just south of Harmons to 5600 S 1900 W in February.

There is also a new Arby’s, 7-11, and Auto Zone off Midland Drive near the Roy/West Haven border on the Roy side.

With the hard work of the mayor, the council, the Business Advisory Board, the Economic Development Committee, and the Planning Commission, the progress should continue.

City Council Meetings City Council Meetings will be held the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Planning commission meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays.

Meetings will be available on YouTube For those who wish to make comments, please email admin@royutah.org for a link to the live Zoom chats.

Joe Paul: jpaul@royutah.org Bryon Saxton: bsaxton@royutah.org Diane Wilson: dwilson@royutah.org Ann Jackson: ajackson@royutah.org

ROY SERVICES Roy Offices & Utilities: utilityrequests@royutah.org - 801-774-1000 Police: Chief Carl Merino: cmerino@royutah.org Business 801-774-1063 | Emergency 911 Fire: fire@royutah.org - 801-774-1080 Parks & Rec: parksandrec@royutah.org - 801-774-1048 Justice Court: courts@royutah.org - 801-774-1051 Community Development: 801-774-1040

Roy City Municipal Building Winter Hours (Covid-19 restrictions apply) Business By Phone

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Business in person by appointment only.

The drive-thru window will be open for utility payments during regular business hours.

Please watch our Roy City Facebook page for city Updates.

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Do the words sushi, teriyaki, yakitori, gyoza, miso, tempura, and wontons stir your senses? Then So Delicious Japanese Wasabi (1780 W. 5600 S. in Roy; 801-825-6128)

is your place! When people were asked what their favorite foods are at So Delicious, these sushi rolls received rounds of applause: Godzilla, Out of Control, Vegas, Utah, Roy, Black Jack, Playboy, Spicy Girl, Shrimp Tempura, Rainbow Scorpion, Cajun Philly, Good Sell, California Deluxe, Sea Monster, Mango Shrimp, Yuri Morales, First Kiss, Denise, and Spicy Tuna. Hint: If you're not a fan of sea weed wraps, you can get the sushi wrapped in rice paper for a small up-charge. Other favorites mentioned were delicious crab wontons, Ko-Po chicken, fried rice, and chicken w/garlic sauce. But responders were quick to point out that everything they've eaten was tasty. The saké is delicious warm or cold. So Delicious Japanese Wasabi is known for serving all your favorite Japanese dishes.

Beez Café 5410 S. 1900 W. in Roy; 801-776-8882) is a family owned and operated restaurant, serving home-style fresh food prepared in the heart of their Beez hive. Always buzzing to serve, they offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including daily specials. (Due to COVID-19, they are currently closing at 2:30 pm.)

Beez Cafe is well known for generous portions, low prices, and delicious food. They take pride in providing guests with a clean and family-friendly dining experience. If you are craving the comfort classics of ham and eggs, pancakes, crepes, country-fried steak, a make-it-your-own omelet, or many other hearty diner meals, this is where you want to go. Enjoy endless cups of coffee and crispyon-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside hash browns. The homemade scones, which you can slather with honey butter and cover with syrup, are like a warm, doughy hug from a favorite aunt or grandma. Check out this local gem!

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The Evils of Eating BREAD • More than 98% of all convicted felons are bread eaters.

• Half of all children who are raised eating bread regularly score below average on standardized tests.

• More than 80% of all violent crimes are committed within 24 hours of the perpetrator consuming bread.

• Newborn babies almost always choke on bread.

• Bread is classified as a “Gateway” food, leading the user to “Harder” evils such as butter, jam, peanut butter, and even cream cheese.

• The vast majority (over 97%) of all drug abusers have admitted while under arrest that they have recently eaten bread.

• Most Americans who eat bread are utterly unable to distinguish between significant scientific fact and meaningless statistical babble.

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Happy New Year from the Roy Communities that Care Coalition.

We want to say thank you to the Roy community for the tremendous support we have received this past year. Despite the many challenges we all have faced, we could still accomplish effective and important goals from our Roy CTC 2020-21 Implementation Plan.

Recently, The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy awarded the Roy CTC a Drug-Free Community Grant for $125,000.00 per year for five years. Next, we received an E-cigarette, Marijuana, & Other Drug Prevention Grant from the Weber-Morgan Health Department. These grant funds will enable us to implement new programs and bolster current programs, helping reduce substance misuse and strengthen the youth in our community.

One of the new programs we are looking forward to is our “Youth Based Service Projects.”

The Roy CTC will give financial support to school clubs, teams, and organizations (Roy Jr. High, Sand Ridge Jr. High, and Roy High School) to do community service projects.

Clubs, teams, and organizations that apply and are approved will receive $150.00 to support their organization. How they use it is to their discretion. They may opt to purchase club shirts, have a pizza party, buy needed equipment, etc. This opportunity ends on June 30, 2021. The coalition has thirty stipends available; it will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

The purpose of this project is to implement a prevention factor to aid against “Low Neighborhood Connection” and a protective factor for an opportunity for “Pro-social Involvement” for the youth in our Roy community.

Engaging the youth in service is twofold; serving helps them become more engaged in the community and help those who are served.

Communities That Care (CTC) is a prevention system grounded in science that gives communities the tools to address their adolescent health and behavior problems by focusing on empirically identified risk and protective factors.

CTC helps our community increase high-quality implementation of tested, effective preventive interventions that address elevated widespread risk factors for adolescent problem behaviors.

FOR MORE INFORMATION E-mail royutahctc@gmail.com or contact Janae @ 801-675-1150 royutahctc

Updated Water Meter System

Fire Department Safety Tips

You might have recently noticed members of our Water Department outside of your home. They have been diligent in replacing the utility meters throughout the city.

While it temporarily leaves you without water, it typically only takes them about 5-10 minutes to complete.

Help prevent accidental fires.

This process is to ensure each home is updated with our new metering system, which will allow Roy City to switch to monthly billing.

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

As this develops, we will continue to provide updates. If you have any questions regarding this, please feel free to call the Utility Department at 801-744-1000.

• Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn.

• Keep space heaters three feet from anything that can burn.

• Remember to remove your Christmas tree after Christmas to help prevent fires.

Christmas trees will be accepted during the month of January during business hours at the Public Works facility. All decorations must be removed.

Business Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 6 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Fri. 6 - 10 a.m.

Please call 801-774-1090 for more information

Snow Removal Notice In accordance to Roy City Code 4-3-3(g), snow, hail or other precipitation obstructing sidewalks must be removed within 12 hours of the termination of the depositing storm. Responsible parties of any building, property, lot, or partial lot abutting said sidewalks are responsible for clearing the sidewalks.

Citations may be served for failure to comply with this city code.

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COMING SOON! On-line Registration at www.royrecreation.com January 4th

January 5th

Roy Residents

Non-Residents

Only a few spots available!

Due to COVID, most of 2020 season's rentals were rolled into the 2021 season.

January Water Aerobics Class Dates: Jan. 4 - 28 th

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Zumba Classes Mon & Wed @ 7 p.m.

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Yoga Classes Mon @ 5:45 a.m.

Wed @ 6 a.m.

Thurs @ 9 a.m.

Senior Exercises Classic: Mon & Wed @ 10 a.m.

Cardio: Fri @ 10 a.m.

Aqua Zumba Tues & Thurs @ 8:45pm $ 00 5 per class or part of Shallow Water Aerobics class for $3000 for 4 weeks*

The Aquatic Center is Looking for Qualified Lifeguards and Office Staff.

February Swim Lessons Class Dates: Feb. 1st - 26th Registration: Jan. 11th MON/WED Time 5:00 p.m.

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(PSA)Pre-School A (PSB)Pre-School B (P&C) Parent & Child Pre-School All class level descriptions can be found at www.royrecreation.com

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LIFEGUARD TRAINING Classes Available Call 801-774-1050 for information.

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January Calendar of Events

SCHOOL EVENTS No school held on January 1st, 15th, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 18 th.

ROY HIGH Jan 5: Girls Basketball @ Roy 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Fremont 7 - 8 p.m.

Jan 7: Wrestling @ Roy 6 - 7 p.m.

Jan 8: Girls Basketball @ Layton 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Roy 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Jan 12: Swim Meet @ Roy 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Girls Basketball @ Clearfield 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Roy 7 - 8 p.m.

Jan 14: Royal of the Month 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Swim Meet @ Layton 3 - 7 p.m. Wrestling @ Syracuse 6 - 7 p.m.

Jan 15: No School | Girls Basketball @ Roy 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Davis Jan 15-16: State Qualifying Drill Competition Jan 19: Girls Basketball @ Roy 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Northridge 7 - 8 p.m. | Jazz Band Dance in Commons 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Jan 20: Wrestling @ Roy 6 - 7 p.m.

Jan 21: Swim Meet @ Ogden 3 - 7 p.m.

Wrestling @ Roy 6 - 7 p.m.

Jan 22-23: State Region Drill Jan 26: Girls Basketball @ Syracuse 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Roy 7 - 8 p.m.

Jan 27: Roy High Choir 9 - 2:30 p.m.

Mr. Royal Assembly 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Jan 28: Wrestling @ Clearfield 6 - 7 p.m.

Jan 29: Swim Meet Region @ South Davis Rec. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Girls Basketball @ Fremont 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Boys Basketball @ Roy 7 - 8 p.m.

ROY JR. HIGH Jan 5: Boys Basketball @ South Ogden 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Jan 8: Boys Basketball @ Sand Ridge 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Jan 12: Boys Basketball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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Jan 20: Boys Basketball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Jan 21: Group Picture Day Jan 22: Boys Basketball @ Snowcrest 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Jan 26: Boys Basketball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Jan 27: Honors Orchestra @ Fremont High 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Jan 29: Boys Basketball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

SAND RIDGE JR. HIGH Jan 5: Boys Basketball @ Snowcrest 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Jan 8: Boys Basketball @ Sand Ridge 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Jan 12: Boys Basketball @ Sand Ridge 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Jan 14: Boys Basketball @ Wahlquist 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Jan 20: Boys Basketball @ Sand Ridge 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Jan 22: Boys Basketball @ North Ogden 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Jan 26: Boys Basketball @ Sand Ridge 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Jan 27: Honor Orchestra @ Fremont High 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

ROY ELEMENTARY Jan 27: Food Pantry

VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY Jan 13: Community Council Meeting

LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY Jan 4: Community Council Meeting

FREEDOM ELEMENTARY Jan 14: Community Council Meeting

ROY COMPLEX Jan 1: New Year’s Day. Complex Closed.

Jan 11: Registration for February Swim Lessons Jan 15: No School. Open Swim Starts at 1 p.m.

Jan 18: No School. Open Swim Starts at 1 p.m.

Jan 29: Water Aerobics Registration.

Classes run Feb. 1st - 25th

CITY EVENTS Roy City has an extensive Virtual Recreation Center is available at Royutah. org. There are indoor activities, outdoor activities, and resources for Senior adults. Roy City wants to stay connected with residents, so share what you’re up to with them on social media!

LIBRARY EVENTS January 1 - 31 Ages 5-18. Visit the Library during the chilly month of January to catch a little sunshine. Pick up a supply kit from the Youth Services desk to take home and make your own sun-catcher.

New Collection: Binge Boxes One checkout, multiple movies. Binge Boxes contain 4-6 movies based on a theme: an actor, a director, a genre, anything! Movie lovers of all ages will find a set they love.

Binge Boxes are now available at the Main Library for browsing. Patrons may use the Library catalog at https://www. weberpl.org to find a Binge Box, place a hold, and have their selection delivered to their Weber County Library location for checkout and pickup. Binge Boxes may be checked out for up to seven days. To learn more, call 801-337-2636.

Virtual Programs Check out Weber County Library’s virtual programming content! New videos are shared online at www.weberpl.org and via the Library’s Facebook page.

Craft at Home: Woven Wall Art Art at Home: Pencil Drawing Tips Cuentos en Español: Un programa en esp añol con historias y canciones para toda la familia.

Novel Teen BookTalks Get reading recommendations just for teens from Weber County Library staff.

Silly Storytime Weekly video program with stories and songs for preschool children.

STEAM Stream Explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) concepts.

Storytime for Littles Weekly video program with stories and songs for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

Cuentos en Español Un programa en español con historias y canciones para toda la familia.

Novel Teen Book Talks Get reading recommendations just for teens from Weber County Library staff.

Zoom Programs Wed & Thurs: Dungeons & Dragons 6 - 8 p.m. Ages 12-18 Register: 801-337-2660 Jan 12: Art Rules 1 p.m.

Register: 801-337-2691 Ages 16 and older. Learn the basics about drawing, painting, and creating.

An overview of some helpful rules of art will be explored and demonstrated, followed by a discussion of why you may want to break these rules.

Jan 13: Teen Drawing 4 p.m.

Register: 801-337-2639 Ages 12-18. Learn illustration fundamentals that will boost your skills to the next level.

Jan 14: Novelize Your Memoir 1 p.m. Register: 801-337-2691 Ages 18 & up. Are you interested in novelizing your life story? This program will go over the basics, provide support, and help motivate you.

Jan 30: Teen Thing: Murder Mystery Party 2 p.m. Register: 801-337-2660 Ages 12-18. Zoom back to 1985 for a Virtual Murder Mystery Party!

Be a guest at the release party for the new Koko-Cola beverage.

Zoom Book Discussion Jan 13: Oona Out of Order

by Margarita Montimore 7 p.m.

Register: 801-337-2670 If you have questions about any of the activities, please contact your local Weber County Library Location. Thank You!

FUN THINGS TO DO Jan 1: Antelope Island 1st Day Hike | First Friday Art Stroll | Wasatch Audubon Antelope Island Christmas Bird Count @ Antelope Island Park Entrance, 8 a.m., bring lunch and water. For more details, call John Bellmon at 801-444-3074 Jan 2, 9, 23, & 30: Chariot Races @ Golden Spike Event Center 12 p.m.

Jan 6, 13, 20, & 27: Time Only’s @ Golden Spike Arena 6 - 9 p.m.

Jan 7: Frozen Jr. @ The Ziegfeld Theater Jan 8: Ogden Virtual Game Night 7 - 10 p.m. Register on eventbrite online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ogdenvirtual-game-night-trivia-charades-anddrawing-over-video-tickets-107859759444 Jan 13: Free Jazz Concert @ Ogden Union Station Grand Lobby 7 - 8 p.m.

Jan 15: RMPRA (Rocky Mountain Professional Rodeo Association) Winter Series Rodeo @ Golden Spike Arena

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Students of the Month A Step Above

Kennedy Bodily

Kobe Schriver

Just pick a goal, a goal you truly want to achieve, and take a clear-eyed look at your weaknesses – not so you'll feel less confident, but so you can determine exactly what you need to work on. Then get to work. Celebrate small successes.

Analyze your weaknesses. Keep going. As you gain skill, you'll also gain a feeling of genuine confidence, one that can never be taken away–because you've earned it."

"I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times."

–Bruce Lee

–Jeff Haden

Awards: 2020 All State Honorable Mention Basketball 2019 All Area Honorable Mention Basketball 2018 All Region Honorable Mention Basketball 2019 & 2020 Standard Examiner Standard Star of the Week School Record for Most Made 3’s in a game (7) School Record for Most Made 3’s in a season (64) School Record for Most Made 3’s in career (148)

Awards: 3.8 GPA Roy High Honor Roll Student of the Month (October 2020) Varsity Letter soccer (Fr, So, Jr, Sr) Varsity Letter basketball (So, Jr, Sr) 2nd Team All Region soccer Titles: Roy Girls Basketball Team Captain Varsity Offensive Player of the Year Talents and Hobbies: Soccer, Basketball Strong Leadership skills Spending time with my family/ friends Knowing all the words to “Let It Grow”–Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ Service: Worked Roy Days Events Helped at a Food drive

Titles: Roy High Basketball Captain HOSA Member National Honor Society Member Talents & Hobbies Golf, Running, Softball Weightlifting (max. bench 225) PlayStation Service: Coach and Train Youth Basketball

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TAX QUESTIONS – CHECKLIST

With everything that has happened throughout the past year, you might be wondering about taxes. Local Tax Specialist, Jennifer Brown, provides simple answers to complicated questions.

Stimulus Payments

Payments are not taxable; however, they are an advance of a 2020 credit. You will need to know the amount you received. If you did not receive it, you can claim it on this year’s taxes. If you received a stimulus payment and did not get enough, you will get the additional when you file taxes. (A good example of this is if you had a baby in 2020). If you received too much, currently, there is no provision in the law to pay it back.

Payroll Tax Holiday

Be aware - If your employer did not withhold Social Security and Medicare (also known as FICA) from your paychecks October-December, they will withhold extra in January-April to pay it back. The people most effected by this will be active duty military and government employees.

Unemployment

Unemployment payments to you are taxable. This year, it was possible to receive both the federal and state unemployment.

At this point, we are told it will be on a single form. Make sure you have the 1099-G when you do your taxes if you received unemployment.

Retirement Withdrawals

You have a few unique opportunities this year If you withdrew money from an IRS or a 401K. I would recommend contacting a tax professional so you can go over each option and see which will be the best solution for you.

• If you were affected by COVID, there is no 10% penalty for early withdrawal.

• If you choose to, you can pay it back over three years and it will not be taxable income.

• If you choose to, you can split the income over three years so that the tax impact is not as great as if you took it all at once.

Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) on Retirement Accounts:

Previously, if you turned 70 in the tax-year, you would be required to take minimum distributions on your IRA. This has now changed. You will not be required to take an RMD until you are 72. This only applies to people who became eligible for RMDs this year, not those who turned 70 before 2020.

New W-4

When the IRS changes the W-4 form, many people see an adjustment in the amount they owe or get refunded. In January 2020, the IRS started using a new W-4 form. Because of COVID, you may not have noticed a slight change. I anticipate seeing more people owing taxes this year due to this. If you end up owing or not getting as much back as you normally do, make sure to check your deductions on your paycheck.

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Traditional Dutch New Year's Eve

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

When Alison Strander grew up, her backyard was where the Roy Frontrunner station is now. Before the station was built, she would play in that open field. Her parents, Haizen Post and Ray Page, built that house. Her family is one of the many Dutch families living in Roy, and they still celebrate their homeland traditions.

Alison’s grandma, Jane Post, lived in Holland until she was 18, when she moved to the United States with her family. Prior to that, Jane lived and worked in the canals of her hometown. Back in her day, there was a lot to do on the canals. People could fish or transport persons and goods via the canal. She came from a family of eight children. Jane’s husband Valster, whom she would meet in the states, left Holland at the age of three. Even now, in Roy, Utah, they ring in the new year the Dutch way.

“Our New Year’s Day is more of a family reunion,” Alison said.

At first, Alison remembers her aunts and uncles coming over to her house to celebrate. Now, every year, at the church on 4500 South, somewhere in the ballpark of 150 descendants of Valster and Jane come together to eat dinner, but they really make the trip for the home-baked oliebollen. It’s a pastry similar to a scone with chunks of fruit. The Post family prepares it with raisins or plain as is, but always topped with powdered sugar. It’s a finicky recipe.

When Jane passed away, she left the world without having written down the recipe. Then, it was up to Valster, Haizen, and Ray to figure it out on their own. At one point, they got the recipe right, but as the dough was rising, Haizen slammed the kitchen door a little too hard, the dough was ruined, and they had to start all over. But now, Haizen has remembered the recipe, and the tradition continued. She and her five sisters prepared the pastries for everyone.

Lately, the family has begun to grow almost too big to feed.

Hazien Page, gets assistance from her daughter with her apron as she goes back to cooking the oliebollen, Dutch doughnuts.

“We are on at least four, maybe five, generations,” Alison said. “This sounds bad, but I did tell my mom: ‘Once you pass, I will keep going and doing this, but I won’t do it with my extended family. It’s too much.’”

All of her life, Haizen has intentionally set aside time to be with her family, not just her own children, but her extended family who emigrated from Holland too. Every month, all her siblings get together to play cards.

“If it wasn’t for my mom making sure that everyone got together, our family wouldn’t have stayed together,” Alison said. “She just loves her family; she likes her family to be together.”

This will be the first New Year in over 50 years that the whole family won’t be able to get together. This year, the tradition will return to its roots and be celebrated at home. The family is still very close, with most family members living in the northern Utah area.

“We try to make sure we’re together as much as we can be,” Alison said.

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Stories Sourdough and Science of SOURDOUGH Feature

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Yeast.

You know the little organism responsible for making fluffy bread? I’ve always thought it only came in packets or in a little jar. Turns out yeast is all around us, in the air, on our kitchen surfaces, and in our flour. To make sourdough, you’re simply giving naturally occurring yeast time and food to grow so it can raise your bread. Mix some water and flour, set it on your counter, wait for it to bubble, and feed it when it’s hungry. Soon enough, you’ll grow enough little yeast cells to leaven your bread! The tangy flavor of sourdough bread is a byproduct of bacteria also feasting on the flour. Strange, isn’t it? When you make a sourdough start, you’re growing your own little ecosystem of fungi and bacteria. It’s a concoction of living organisms that will reward you with yummy baked goods for generations if you take care of it regularly!

Sourdough Starter Day 1. Combine whole wheat flour with water in a nonreactive container. Stir everything together so there’s no dry flour anywhere. Cover the container loosely (using a paper towel will allow microbes to enter and exit). Let it sit at room temperature (about 70 F) for 24 hours.

Day 2. Discard half the starter; add a scant 1 cup of unbleached all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup water. Mix well and let sit for 24 hours Day 3. You’ll likely see some bubbling, smell a fresh fruity aroma, and see some expansion. It’s now time to begin two feedings daily, as evenly spaced as you can. Stir down the starter, remove a generous 1/2 cup, and place in a clean container; discard the rest. Add a scant 1 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of water and mix. Wait approximately 12 hours before repeating. Repeat these steps for days 4-5. If you’re not seeing much expansion and bubbles between feedings, just wait until you do. I was following directions to a “T” and nothing seemed to be happening.

As I waited a little longer between feedings I started

seeing more growth. Different variables might mean your starter grows faster or slower. Be patient!

How do you know if your starter is ready? One way to tell is to drop a small scoop of your starter into water. If it floats, it’s ready; if it sinks, your starter will need more time to develop. Another way to tell is if it’s doubling in size within 4-6 hours.

To keep your starter going– most people recommend feeding it once a week by discarding half the starter and mixing in 1 cup of unbleached all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup water. It’s a good idea if you refrigerate your starter to take it out after feeding it and let it sit at room temp before using for a recipe. Scientist Carl De Smedt said you can go up to 2 months between feeding before you start losing the fungi and bacteria. If you see a pink or orange tint or streak, this is a sure sign that your sourdough starter has gone bad and should be discarded.

Discard DON’T THROW Creating a starter means throwing away or discarding about half of it each time you feed it. It’s important to discard some to IT AWAY! keep your starter a manageable size and to have less yeast and bacteria competing for food. I didn’t have the heart to throw it all away, so I saved it all in a separate container and used it to make waffles, pancakes, and crackers. I really liked these sourdough discard waffles from this recipe on page 22: www. allrecipes.com/recipe/279948/sourdough-discard-waffles/ 18 syracuseconnection.com | January 2021 16 royconnection.com | Januar y 2021

The Stories behind the Sourdough Gloria D. Gross has had the same sourdough start in their family for many years now. Their sourdough has been continuously fed and used since sometime around 1960. LaMar Hortt is Gloria’s father, and he deserves some of the credit for the start she has now, although he wasn’t the one who actually created it. His father, James Henry Hortt, had a start and used it when he was in Southern Utah. LaMar went with his Dad for periods of time to help him with his work. He longed for the biscuits his father made for their meals, but his father’s start was gone. LaMar began experimenting with water and flour around 1960, attempting to grow his own starter. He forgot that sourdough needs time to raise and that is what kept him from success.

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His sister, Beth Hortt Murphy, saw his efforts and decided to give it a try. She created the one Gloria still uses to this day. Here is an excerpt from her family’s history on their sourdough, written by Lila Hortt: “The stories are legend of how the miners in that long ago era loved the good bread that sourdough gave them. The alternative was “hard tack”, which must have been just what its name implies. It is said that if a miner lost his start, he would trade a Bull Durham sack of gold for a start from a more provident miner. The story goes that they would sleep with their start in order to keep it active and ready to go in the cold, icy northern mornings.”

I love the idea of recording your sourdough’s story. Some starts get passed on from one generation to the next, but it’s currently impossible to know the age of a start by testing it. It’s a living thing, and you’re constantly adding new water and flour to it, so the only way to know when and where a start originated is to record its history.

Wendy Ann Heinze, a resident in Roy, works in the bakery at Kent’s Market, and

Deena Goins Harris got her start from a friend in Nevada.

she got her sourdough from her mother-in-law. Her mother-in-law told her it came across the plains with the pioneers to Utah. Wendy uses it regularly to make sourdough pancakes, and we included the recipe she shared, see below!

Rodney Marchant is a resident in Syracuse, and his start is on its third year now; he really likes the flavor. “It just adds so much, instead of using bread as a vehicle to transport the rest of the sandwich, it adds flavor itself.”

Deena Goins Harris, a North Ogden resident, has been baking with sourdough for a shorter amount of time, and she got her start from her friend in Nevada. Her friend bought her start from King Aurtur Flour, a company that sells flour and sourdough starts. If you have any questions about sourdough, Deena recommends going to their website kingaurthurbaking.com. I found it very helpful as well.

Wendy’s Sourdough Pancakes 1 cup sourdough start 1 TBL sugar Half stick butter melted 2 eggs 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda Add however much flour to make the pancakes your desired thickness.

Preheat the grill. Mix and cook on a buttered flat top grill.

Remember to use glass, plastic or rubber utensils and bowls.

Gloria Gross is holding a sourdough starter that dates back to 1960!!

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The Science of Sourdough Each of these people were kind enough to share their starts with me. It seems I have my own little sourdough library in my fridge now!

Scientist Carl De Smedt cares for 128 sourdough starts from all over the world in his sourdough library in Berlin. One start dates back to 1874 and came from Tokyo. A woman in China got hers from her grandmother, who got it from her grandmother, and no one is sure how far back it goes. The strangest sourdough they have in the library comes from Japan, and it is made with cooked rice.

They can keep the sourdoughs dormant for up to 2 months, but they risk losing the microbes that make them unique if they go longer than that between feeding them. They also have 2179 registered sourdoughs in their online collection at thequestforsourdough.com, and you can register your own there or explore around to see the different starts from all over the world.

You might wonder how a start doesn’t go bad. To leave food out on the counter for days with a plan to eat it later goes against what I’ve been taught. Flour

STARTER FLAVORS Temps 77 degrees and below, favor the yeast which gives more fruity flavors. Higher temperatures favor the bacteria which results in a really sour sourdough.

provides sugar and starch, which is food for the bacteria and yeast that exist in the environment already. As the bacteria metabolize the flour, they produce acid, which keeps other microbes from growing. This same acid gives sourdough its sour flavor. The yeast in the starter produces CO2 and makes the bread rise and affects texture. It is also responsible for the aromas that contribute to the complex flavors and smells.

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There are thousands of types of yeast in the world but only three types are produced commercially. Scientists Lauren Nichols and Erin McKenney explained that baking bread with traditional store-bought yeast is like living in a world where only brown, black, and yellow labs exist. In reality, there are SO many more types of dog breeds, and yeasts, than that. Not only are there the different types of domestic dogs, but there are also wolves, foxes, and hyenas.

Sourdough harnesses the diversity of yeasts in the world!

A sourdough start can change in flavor over time, but the key to a consistent flavor is consistent conditions. Feeding it the same flour, using the same type of water, and storing it at the same temperature will help. However, it is next to impossible to keep a start one hundred percent the same over time. Microbes and yeast drift in and out of our homes; even having an open window can change the concoction of microbes! Scientist Karl De Smedt explained that it’s difficult to change the flora once it is established.

He said the dominant species remains the same, but less dominant species will fluctuate.

After looking at starters from around the world, they found that the variations in the yeast were linked to the geographic location. Bacteria, however, doesn’t seem to follow the same geographical rules that yeast does. For bacteria, it seems like the diversity depends on the flour

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Hailey’s first loaf of sourdough. you use, the bacteria on your hands, and whether you keep it on your counter or in the fridge. They have also found the temperature you store your starter affects the taste. Lower temperatures, like 77 degrees and below, favor the yeast which gives more fruity flavors. Higher temperatures favor the bacteria which results in a really sour sourdough.

After gathering the different starts and thinking my own start was failing, I sat on my couch feeling sure I was going to ruin the starts I was entrusted with! “Is it too cold in my house? Am I not feeding it often enough? Am I feeding it too much and diluting the bacteria and yeast that are trying to grow? What if I fail at my starter? I certainly can’t be trusted to keep these other starters alive then!

AHHH!!!” I baked a loaf with Deena’s start first and she digitally held my hand through the process over Facebook messenger. I’ve learned sourdough starts are pretty resilient, so if you’re wanting to venture into the world of sourdough, remember to keep trying, and failure, or perceived failure, is just another part of growing. My sourdough start eventually made a delicious loaf of bread and, wow, I felt like a winner when that loaf came out of the oven all puffy and golden!

Simple Sourdough Bread Recipe Tip: There might be just as many ways to make sourdough as there are types of yeasts in the world. I chose a simple recipe and found success with it. If you’re venturing into the world of sourdough for your first time or perhaps you want to try something new, look at what you read about sourdough as one of many approaches.

3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 cups plus 4 teaspoons water, room temperature 1/3 cup mature sourdough starter (fed 8-12 hours beforehand

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Mix the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix the sourdough starter and water in a separate bowl. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix for 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth-looking Lightly flour your hands and counter, then turn the dough onto the counter and form into a ball. Coat the bowl with oil and put the dough back into it, rolling it to coat the entire ball with oil. Cover the bowl and let it sit on the counter for 12 hours. Transfer to the fridge to continue fermenting or bake whenever you’re ready.

When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 500 F with a baking sheet or cast iron skillet inside to get hot.

When the oven is preheated, take the chilled dough out of the fridge and gently run a rubber spatula along the sides to separate it from the bowl. Sprinkle rice flour or cornmeal on the top surface of the dough.

Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven, then turn the bowl upside-down over the pan so the dough ball falls out, flour-side down, onto the hot pan. Using a sharp knife, quickly score the top of the loaf.

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Start the Year Your Way! lump-sum loan, that will allow you to borrow funds that use your home equity as collateral. These funds can be also be used to finance large expenses like debt consolidation, remodels, or even vacations.

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Are you looking for ways to simplify your finances or save money as part of your resolution for 2021? Whether you want to consolidate your loans or refinance your mortgage, great rates and a variety of options to fit your needs make it the perfect time to get started for the new year!

Refinancing Your Mortgage Refinancing a mortgage is essentially paying off the remaining balance on an existing home loan and then taking out another mortgage that replaces the existing loan. A major reason that people refinance their mortgage is to take advantage of a lower interest rate.

Current mortgage rates make it a great time to refinance and save! Refinancing your mortgage can be a great

opportunity to adjust the terms of your mortgage, lower your payment, build equity in your home, and save money!

Cash-out Refinance A cash-out refinance allows you to access extra funds by using your home equity. By taking out a larger mortgage on your home, you can then pocket the difference between your current existing mortgage and the new, large mortgage. These funds can then be used for whatever you need them for, including consolidating debts, paying back loans, or even home renovations.

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A home equity line of credit is a more flexible way to utilize your home equity. This is a revolving line of credit that offers both fixed and variable interest rates. This option provides funds where and when you need them, as you can access funds up to a set limit throughout the withdrawal period. Whether you’re wanting to finance college tuition or a new home project, this is a great way to access extra funds, especially if you aren’t sure of the budget upfront.

With Wasatch Peaks, you can enjoy low rates and take advantage of your home equity! To learn more about a mortgage refinance so you can do more of what you want to do, reach out to our Wasatch Peaks mortgage specialists! Get started by contacting our specialists at 801-614-7959 or by visiting your local Wasatch Peaks branch.

A home equity loan is another way that you can take advantage of the equity you have in your home. This is a one-time loan, also known as a

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5 Reasons to Consider a Healthcare Career A career is more than just a paycheck. And while a particular career may pay you well, there are other factors to consider when choosing a career. In addition to the pay, you’ll find some terrific advantages to working in the healthcare industry that you may not have considered. Let’s take a look at some of the meaningful benefits that typically come with a healthcare career:

1. Make a difference in the lives of others.

If you are a “people person” and find joy in helping others, most likely, you’ll love a career in healthcare. As a nurse, medical assistant, health services administrator, teacher of healthcare, or other medical professional, you are in the business of creating a healthier world and helping others in the healing process. The American Psychological Association reports that finding meaning in your work can influence your life outside of work and has a long list of benefits, including increased motivation, personal fulfillment, and decreased stress.1

2. Have job stability.

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paramount. And while there’s no such thing as a 100% recession-proof job, some jobs remain far safer than others. The reality is, people get sick whether the economy grows or shrinks. In an article entitled “Top 27 Recession-Proof Jobs & Careers––Do They Exist?,” healthcare heads the list of recession-proof jobs at #1.2

3. Work in a growing industry.

In addition to greater job security in good times and bad, the industry itself is growing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the healthcare industry is projected to grow 15% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than average for all occupations, adding about 2.4 million new jobs. This projected growth is mainly due to an aging population that creates a greater demand for healthcare services.3

4. Work and live anywhere you want.

It doesn’t matter where you are in the world, there will always be people in your locale who are in need of medical help. Live where you want to live. Chances are, you’ll find clinics, hospitals, and other medical facilities nearby where there may be opportunities for work.

5. Have a fast-paced workday.

Most healthcare careers offer a stimulating environment, which tends to make the workday go by fast. The medical field is exciting, with patients of all ages, personalities, and health issues.

For many healthcare workers, every new day is quite different from the last.

If a healthcare career interests you, then train now for a career as a medical assistant or surgical tech. We offer a flexible, BlendEd format that combines in-class and online learning. Earn your Associate’s degree from Independence University in as few at 19 months! We’re conveniently located in the Ogden area with classes starting monthly.

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Independence.edu/Ogden Sources: 1. https://www.apa.org/ monitor/2013/12/job-satisfaction 2. https://www.moneycrashers. com/recession-proof-jobs/ 3. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ healthcare/home.htm

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