Roy Connection January 2023

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Mayor Robert Dandoy

Sophie Paul Jolene Zito Hailey MInton

Abraham Tinklepaugh

Cindy Jones

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Robert Dodd

Abigail Rigby

Crystal Rappleye

Hyrum Rappleye

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With the 2023 New Year now here, it is a time to plan our resolutions. As mayor, I plan to focus this year on several important city projects. I hope to get the new cemetery plans locked down. I want to get the new mixed-use development in downtown Roy started. I expect to see construction with the widening of 5600 S. I hope to get the widening of 3500 W moved up from 2029 to 2027. I desire to get a dialog started on a new 3 Gate Trail development on the east side of the city. I expect to see our Complex fully operational. I plan to see the new pickleball courts in George Wahlen North Park. Each of these important projects is on my to-do list. I’ll keep you posted on our progress.

This year, I’ve asked for the City Council’s support in addressing a city-wide cleanup. In the spring, you will hear more about our plan to help clear out trash and rubble. You will see greater enforcement of our nuisance ordinance in both residential and commercial areas that focus on debris and weeds. Living and working in pleasant surroundings improves daily life and helps attract new business. We need everyone helping to bring Roy City back to the days when we were recognized as one of the top beautified neighborhoods in the nation.

The Arts Council is planning several “Concert in the Park” summer events. These free cultural happenings are a wonderful addition to our neighborhood. Please take the time to join us and witness the abundant talent within our community.

You might consider being more active in local government. We need your ideas and recommendations to improve your quality of life. Whether through attending our council meetings or just sending us an email, we welcome your engagement on important issues to you.

We have much to do. I hope you will use this new year as an opportunity to set aside the things of the past and focus on being a better you. A new year offers a new beginning. Enjoy it! Maybe Dr. Seuss said it best; “You’ll never get bored when you try something new. There’s really no limit to what you can do”.

Be safe and keep your family safe!

Mayor

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.

Robert Dandoy

“ The Arts Council is planning several 'Concert in the Park' summer events...Please take the time to join us and witness the abundant talent within our community.”

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.

Hello, 2023!

As we welcome a new year, I hope everyone finds happiness. I hope we can celebrate this year with a newfound motivation to achieve all our resolutions. As we set goals and stive to be better take a moment to focus on service, Just Serve is a great way for you to become involved in community service. Enter your zip code and the opportunities to serve are endless. Justserve.org

Thank you to all who participated in the Home Decorating Contest, I hope everyone in the community was able to drive around and see the beautiful lights and decorations this holiday season.

We are working on the Roy City Youth Council group and are accepting applications from students 14-17 years old (Freshman-Juniors). This is a great opportunity to get involved in the community and gain leadership qualities. They will be helping with city events, including service projects, the Easter Egg Hunt, and Roy Days. Applications are in the Roy High, Roy Jr, and Sandridge Jr main offices.

Macy McCormack, 2022 Miss Roy, has been encouraging civic participation through education. She has served with a smile, attended numerous events and represents Roy beautifully. Thank you for all you do for Roy City!

We wish you a Happy New Year! May it be filled with family, friends, adventures, hope and joy this new year!

Councilmember Sophie Paul

Roy Municipal Building.

CITY COUNCIL 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.

PLANNING COMMISSION 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6 p.m.

Roy/Weber Justice Court is anticipating a return to in-person sessions, starting in January 2023. If you have any questions on your case or citation, please contact our court clerks at 801-774-1051. Court payments are accepted in person and online at legacy.utcourts.gov/epayments.

NOTICE

WINNERS

Roy City Arts Council Gingerbread House Contest

BY JOLENE ZITO

After a two-year hiatus, the Roy Arts Council rebooted the Gingerbread House contest. There were entries in three categories: 6-12 years, 13-18 years, and adults. The houses were displayed in the Hope Center during the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Memorial Park on Monday, November 21, so guests could enjoy the designs of the entrees after the ceremony. Winners were selected by experienced judges and received recognition for their artistic endeavors. The Arts Council is grateful to the sponsors, participants, judges, and Roy City for their support of this event.

Youth 6-12

1st Place – Emily Centini

2nd Place – Kate Boatright

3rd Place – James Centini

Teens 13-18

1st Place – Paige Boatright

2nd Place – Analynn Bybee

3rd Place – Alexis Weber

Adults

1st Place – Pat Reynolds

2nd Place – Marie Bybee

When a cardiac arrest happens, victims usually don’t receive CPR until professional help arrives. Roy City Fire, in collaboration with other agencies in Weber County, is rolling out a new app that can send CPR-trained citizens of our community to the scene. This technology can get help to those victims faster. PulsePoint can notify registered users within one-quarter mile of a victim experiencing cardiac arrest, so they may respond and provide that lifesaving CPR faster.

Cutting down the delay by every minute improves the chances of someone surviving. Our goal is to get as many CPR-trained individuals using this app as possible. In collaboration with other agencies in the county, Roy City Fire Department is working on establishing a revolving series of CPR classes throughout the county to improve the number of trained citizens. This will improve cardiac arrest survival chances throughout Roy City and Weber County.

SHOP ROY Buy Local–Welcome Cafe Bloomm

The much-anticipated Cafe Bloomm is NOW OPEN in Roy City. Owner Marikh writes, "The cafe is a cozy local eatery where you'll never have to compromise between good food and good coffee again. We offer breakfast all day, lunch, and coffee, all with the convenience of drive-thru and the comfort of dine-in. We take pride in our local ingredients!"

Cafe Bloomm is located at 5128 S. 1900 W., across from the municipal center. The building, remodeled inside and out, is bright, airy, and cheerful. Hours are Tuesday - Sunday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

The first thing you see when you walk in from the parking lot are fresh-baked chocolate croissants, their signature chocolate chunk cookies, and other treats that vary weekly.

Try the scrumptious pretzel bun egg sandwich, made with fluffy eggs, white cheddar, thick crispy bacon, and a housemade dijonnaise, served with a cafeteria-style hashbrown. The

American breakfast burrito is a classic, done well: signature fluffy eggs, white cheddar, thick and crispy bacon, fresh avocado, and battered fries (yum!). If you're feeling a little spicy, give the homestyle burrito a taste with its salsa verde and house-made fresh cilantro crema on the side.

Savor the banana bread (with Nutella and brûléed bananas), the Bloomm Waffle (with a house-made berry compote, lemon curd, and chantilly cream), oatmeal, or avocado toast (thick local sourdough, sliced avocado, romesco, and micro greens).

For lunch, the Bloomm burger is a large, juicy Angus beef patty on their signature pretzel bun, with white cheddar, wholegrain dijonnaise, and crisp lettuce. A delicious buffalo fried chicken sandwich (also available un-spicy), a rotisserie chicken sandwich, and a seasonal market salad round out the offerings.

The drink menu entices with espresso, latte, macchiato, Americano, cappuccinos, mochas and some Bloomm specialties. The Salted Caramel Pretzel Latte is like nothing you've had before, with a pretzel simple syrup done in-house.

Kendal Rae Jensen

Lots

Parks & Recreation

2023 Aquatic Center Rentals

Aquatic Center Facility and Bowery rentals will not be in person for the 2023 season.

If you do not have an account on royrecreation.com, please create one ahead of time so you are in the system when rentals begin. This will ensure the rental process is smoother.

Roy Residents- Begins Jan. 3rd at 8 a.m. Non-Residents- Begins Jan. 4th at 8 a.m.

Price increase is in effect for the 2023 season. Please visit our website royrecreation.com for time, prices, and dates available. If you experience trouble or have questions, please contact our complex staff at 801-774-1050.

Slots fill up quick Book Your Reservation Soon!

Recreation

WOMEN’S STRENGTH TRAINING

Boost your metabolism and tone your muscles with resistance training.

When: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Time: 8.45 a.m.

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

Registration

Roy Register at www.royrecreation.com

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

Email ebadger@royutah.org or call 801-774-1048 with any questions

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.

JANUARY EVENTS

SCHOOLS

All Elementary, Jr. High, and High Schools

Jan 2-3: No School

Jan 9: No School (except Venture Academy)

Jan 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day-No School

ROY HIGH

Jan 6: Girls Basketball 5:15 p.m. Boys Basketball TBA

Jan 13 & 14: Wrestling Red Hawk Rumble Bountiful 12 p.m.

Jan 19: Swim Meet Taylorsville 3:30 p.m.

Jan 20 & 21: State Honor Choir Abravanel Hall TBAl

Jan 21: Cheer Competition Northern Division Qualifier TBA Drill Region 2 Championship 12 p.m.

Jan 27: Boys Basketball 7 p.m.

ROY JR. HIGH

Jan 6: Boys Basketball 3 p.m.

Jan 14: State Honor Choir Performance 3 p.m.

Jan 20, 27, & 31: Boys Basketball 3 p.m.

SAND RIDGE JR. HIGH

Jan 6: Boys Basketball Roy Jr. High 3 p.m.

Jan 12: Girls Basketball open gym 6 a.m.

Jan 20: Boys Basketball Rocky Mtn. Jr. High 3 p.m.

Jan 31: Boys Basketball TH Bell Jr. High 3 p.m.

VENTURE ACADEMY Jan 28: Winter Ball

SENIOR CENTER

Appointments are now being taken for the Attorney on the second Thursday of each month (Jan 12th)

Jan 10: Painting with Trish 11:00 a.m. Speaker Elisa from Adult Protective Services 11:30 a.m.

Jan 19: Foot Clinic 12 p.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.

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.

WEBER COUNTY LIBRARY- Southwest Branch

2039 W. 4000 S., Roy, UT • 801-337-2670

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.

Tea Time w/ Friends 10:30 a.m. Cards 12 p.m.

Friday

Arthritis Excercise 10 a.m. Coffee with Friends 10 a.m. Tea Time w/ Friends 10:30 a.m. Cards 12 p.m

FUN THINGS TO DO

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

Jan 6: First Friday Art Stroll

Downtown Ogden 6-9 p.m.

Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 Country Dancing Union Station 8:30-10 p.m.

Jan 20 & 21: Sneddon HOF Germanfest Eccles Conference Center 11 a.m.-9 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

ROY COMPLEX

Jan 1 & 2: Closed - Happy New Year!

2023 Aquatic Center Facility and Bowery rentals will be online only.

Reservations begin:

Roy Residents- Begins Jan. 3rd at 8 a.m. Non-Residents- Begins Jan. 4th at 8 a.m. Visit royrecreation.com or call 801-774-1050 with questions

All Events are FREE

Cinema Saturdays 1:30 p.m.

Jan 7: "Rumble"

Jan 14: "Lightyear"

Jan 21: "Gulliver’s Travels"

Jan 28: "Soul"

Kae Ra Davis

“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”

–Marilyn Monroe

Students of the Month

Awards:

Academic Musical Scholar Award Best Actress in the State Nominee Letter in Choir All-State Choir Participant Titles: Photographer of Royal and Chamber Choirs Talents and Hobbies: ASL Singing/Songwriting Reading Journalism Fashion

Service Opportunities:

Delivered meals to families in need Worked Roy Days Events  Delivering almond knots Caroling for the community

ALL Students will Succeed in Academics

• Service • Leadership • Behavior • Inclusion

Creighton Trejo

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

–Wayne Gretzky and Michael Scott

Awards: 3.83 GPA 27 ACT score Superior rating, twice in Solo and Ensemble Festival Nominated for Best Actor from the Musical Association Titles: Chamber Choir Executive Vice President Talents & Hobbies

Playing the piano  Singing  Weight lifting Computer Science  Musicals

Service Opportunities: Supplies Drive for the Lantern House (a homeless shelter) Delivered almond knots  Sang at many church parties Sang at old folks’ home  Yard work for widows

to our Students of the Month sponsors Students of the Month receive $25 in cash

BY HAILEY MINTON

My interest in getting my white clothes bright white again began when a friend of mine told me about her grandmother hand-washing her white clothes when she visited the Philippines. My friend didn’t realize how dingy her whites were until her grandma gave them back. There seemed to be a substantial difference between her washing machine and detergent from home and the hand-washing they got in the Philippines.

Ryan Spelts served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines and had his white shirts laundered there. Instead of having washing machines, he paid people to wash his clothes by hand, like my friend’s grandma. “They came back white, but those shirts didn’t hold up very long. The way they scrubbed them wore them out much faster.” My goal was to find the balance between getting bright white clothing again, and caring for them in a way that will make them last.

A universal whitening solution that works for every fabric type and stain would be incredible; however, as I’ve looked for answers, I’ve realized dirt, grime, and stains interact with different fabric types in different ways. Cleaners and whitening solutions are the same way. Some work better than others with different fabric types. There are also things you can do to maintain your whites to prevent them from getting dingy in the first place. After digging through books from the library and scouring the internet, I’ve accumulated what I deem as the best ways to get white clothes white again.

Always wash your whites separately from the rest of your laundry. This prevents dyes from transferring. Too frequent washing can make clothing appear grungy as well.

BEST

BLEACH

WHITENING

SOLUTIONS

Bleach is probably the first option that comes to mind when whitening clothes, but chlorine bleach is probably the last thing you should try. It can damage some fabrics and is dangerous if mixed with ammonia or vinegar. Some clothing is dyed white so the more you bleach it, the more off white it becomes. Chlorine bleach, oxygen bleach, and hydrogen peroxide, are all types of bleaches. Oxygen bleach and hydrogen peroxide are good at whitening and are more gentle and less dangerous than chlorine bleach. You can add a cup of hydrogen peroxide to brighten your whites in a wash cycle. According to Better Homes and Gardens, chlorine bleach can deepen stains commonly found on white clothing, like sunscreen or protein stains from body soils. It also can be hard on textiles, especially clothing that has elastic in it. According to spruce.com, bleach works best on cotton, rayon, and synthetics like polyester. Even the smallest amount of bleach will ruin wool and silk fibers.

SODIUM PERCARBONATE

Sodium percarbonate is a type of bleach that combines two compounds: hydrogen peroxide and sodium carbonate (or washing soda). Sodium percarbonate is the most powerful ingredient in OxiClean. After reading a few chapters of Patrick Richardson’s book, Laundry Love, I am convinced that this is his secret weapon for brightening whites and stain removal. Soaking a yellowed garment in a bowl of hot water and a tablespoon of sodium percarbonate is another way to make whites brighter again. Sodium percarbonate is a more powerful option than washing soda, but washing soda is more accessible. Most grocery stores carry washing soda, but you have to go online to order sodium percarbonate.

LAUNDRY BLUING

Whiter Whites ARTICLE

According to thespruce.com, “Bluing products improve the brightness of white fabrics by adding a blue pigment that counteracts the natural yellowing that occurs during regular laundering.” According to Wikipedia, this works because blue and yellow are complementary colors in the subtractive model of color perception. The added trace of blue color visually cancels out the yellow color cast, making the fabric again appear white. Blue is the secret to popping whites. Under certain circumstances, artists mix hints of blue to their white paint to make it appear brighter. The eye perceives the nearly undetectable amount of blue and sees the fabric as whiter. This is a much gentler approach to whitening your whites compared to bleach. It’s something to consider if you’re wanting a garment to last longer. You can pick up some Mrs. Stuart’s Liquid Bluing from Ace Hardware, just be sure to follow the instructions on the bottle.

SPRAY 'N WASH

I took one of my white shirts made of polyester and sprayed it with Spray 'n Wash. After letting it sit for 10 minutes, I was astounded to see how much gray water rinsed out. This made my clothing significantly whiter.

ENZYMATIC DETERGENT

An enzyme is a substance produced by a living organism, which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction. According to denverwashandfold.com, enzymatic detergent and cleaners contain a myriad of enzymes that target different stain producers. This helps to loosen tough stains or breakdown marks made by oil, proteins like blood, or tannins like coffee or red wine. Add detergent to your machine and allow it to soak for at least half an hour, or preferably overnight. Then dispose of the solution and wash as you would a regular load of laundry. This kind of detergent works best at lower temperatures and does not require as much detergent to clean your clothes. Cleaning & Stain Removal for Dummies recommends using a biological detergent, a.k.a. an enzyme-based detergent, to help brighten dull whites. Options like the Arm and Hammer Bioenzyme Power, Persil, and Ecos products are all enzyme-based detergents.

Your Path to Whiter Whites

Times have changed in laundry care. What your mother or grandmother did to get whites whiter is different today because of newer technology. Here is an easy step by step guide to getting those whites even whiter.

Oxygen bleach is a safe alternative to chlorine bleach and can help brighten whites without damaging colors.

Pre-treat stains and then wash immediately

Use Enzyme Based Detergent in cold water Dry clothes in the sun

Use 1/2 cup white vinegar in wash

Don’t overfill your machine

Use oxygen bleach (Sodium percarbonate)

Use laundry bluing

Spray shirt pits every time you wash with 50/50 water & vinegar to prevent yellowing

Hot water and hot drying can burn in stains. Use cold water.

ogden recycling

BY ABRAHAM TINKLEPAUGH

If you live in the Ogden or Clearfield, Utah area and you’re seeking excellent and reliable facilities to recycle basically anything metal, we know where you can go to rid yourself of that clutter from your home or business. You’ll also get paid nicely for relieving yourself of your unused metals at either the Clearfield or Ogden Recycling locations.

We sat down with the owner of these companies, Justin Klug, for a closer look at what his recycling businesses do for our community. In addition to the Clearfield Recycling and Ogden Recycling sites, Klug also owns and operates two others, one in Midvale (Midvale Recycling) and the other in Vernal, Utah (Basin Recycling).

Justin is originally from Indiana, and he’s lived in Utah since 2008, when he started Clearfield Recycling.

Justin has over 30 years of experience in the recycling industry, which spans the globe. He has lived and traveled the world, buying and selling scrap metal with his international metals brokerage, Marin Industries.

When he’s not busy working to improve the environment with his recycling businesses, he’s an avid sports enthusiast. You’ll likely find him climbing or biking in the mountains, or competitive ski jumping, which is one of his favorite things to do. In fact, when we caught up with Justin, he was driving through Vernal on his way to compete in a ski-jumping competition in Steamboat Springs, CO.

“We buy all metals, including, but not limited to, household items and industrial materials from the public, demolition contractors, steel processors, or from anyone

that has or deals in metals. Things like soda cans, faucets, demolished buildings, cars, and copper wire.”

Klug began his career of improving the world through recycling after graduating from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in 1989. When asked about the mission of his recycling businesses, Klug responded with pride that his recycling companies strive to create a positive impact by working to create recycling solutions to reduce our community’s waste.

His passion for the business stems from having been part of the reduction of thousands of tons of material that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill. “It’s good for the world and society,” said Klug.

Klug also conveyed that his key to owning and operating a successful Utah business has been being superattentive to his customer’s needs. According to Klug, isn’t as common as you might think in business today. More importantly, Klug also said that when times are tough within the recycling industry, his go-to method for success is caring for his more than 50 highly trained employees with the same attentiveness his customers receive.

For more information visit www.ogdenrecycling.com, or clearfieldrecycling.com/what-we-buy.

Sledding Hills in Weber and Davis Counties

BY CINDY JONES

Everyone knows that the best part of winter is playing in the snow! We’ve compiled a list of sledding hills from Pleasant View to Clearfield. Get bundled up and catch some snowy speed at these locations along the Northern Wasatch Front.

Weber County

� Henry Barker Jr. Park– 520 W. Elberta, Pleasant View

� Mountain View Park– 875 E. 3300 N., North Ogden

� Barker Park– 2375 Fruitland Dr., North Ogden

� Lomond View Park– 220 E. Elberta Dr., North Ogden

� 4th St. Park– 275 4th St., Ogden

� Rolling Hills Park– 1476 12th St., Ogden

� El Monte Golf Course– 1300 Valley Dr., Ogden

� Mount Ogden Park– 3144 Taylor Ave., Ogden

� Orchard Park– 3250 Jefferson, Ogden

� Glassman Park– 1022 E. 5275 S., South Ogden

� Rohmer Park– 5100 S. 650 W., Washington Terrace

Davis County

� Meadows Park– 500 W. 2300 N., Clinton

� Andy Adams Park–1713 E. 100 N., Layton

� Chelemes Farm Park– 1000 E. 2050 S., Clearfield

� Fox Hollow Park– 2050 S. 575 E., Clearfield

"It's Snow Much Fun."

BY CHRIS TURPIN

Goldback are not a promise to pay with gold, they are gold. Actual gold that has been perfectly weighed, and created into a real fungible, spendable currency. Producing the Goldback relies on 5th generation vacuum deposition technology. Designs are printed on a sheet of polymer that is then bombarded with the precise amount of atomized gold particles in a vacuum chamber. This 24-karat gold is then sealed inside by a second protective barrier of polymer, creating a beautiful textured negative image.

The Goldback® is the world’s first physical, interchangeable, gold money, that is designed to accommodate even small transactions. There is a long term problem that gold investors are fully aware of. Gold is too valuable, making it hard to spend. Before now, there really wasn’t a way to utilize gold for small everyday transactions. Goldbacks were created to solve that problem. They are fungible. Fungible means you can always exchange two Five-Goldbacks notes for one TenGoldbacks note. Also, whether you’re buying 10 or 1,500 Goldbacks, you know the price will be 10 or 1,500 times the current Goldback Exchange Rate.

GunsAmmoPreparedness

(Weber County Sports Shooting Complex) 2446 Rulon White Blvd.,Ogden RoofMaxx of Ogden 801-823-5092 roofmaxx.com/find-a-dealer/utahogden Connection Publishing 801-624-9652 connectionpub.com

Darren Bideaux RV 1448 W 2100 S, West Haven NeWay Mattress 3689 Washington Blvd, Ogden Brixtons 2386 Kiesel Ave, Ogden

Shirts to a T 215 E. 300 N., Morgan

Safe Air Solutions 4152 S. 5350 W., Hooper Gap Marketing 5740 W. 4200 S., Hooper

Allen's Ceramics 1747 Gibson Ave., Ogden

The Moxi Agency 1412 Legend Hills Dr. Suite 332 Clearfield

Functional Health Services 4590 Harrison Blvd.,Ogden

Jessica's Hair (Ambiance Salon) 972 Chambers Ave., Ogden, Utah

REEDY SET GO (home Inspections) 801-710-1461

Aspen Natural Health 1900 Washington Blvd, Ogden

Mineral Research International 2720 Wadman Dr. Ogden

BDiamond Leather 3480 Washington Blvd, Ogden

This list is growing quickly. If you own a business and you would like to accept Goldbacks, I can help you get set up. If you would like to own some Goldbacks, I can also help you there. I have samples available in my shop at the Weber County Sports Shooting Complex. The most popular are the 1 Goldbacks and the 5 Goldbacks, because they will be the most spendable. These are actual works of art and are real gold. Come get your Goldbacks collection started.

Where can you spend these today? You can spend your Goldbacks at these businesses nearby.

History Hidden in Plain Sight - Utah Hot Springs

BY CINDY A. JONES

Have you ever driven north on Highway 89 toward Willard or Brigham City on a cold day? Noticed steam rising from the ground and wonder what it was? You might be surprised to learn is the former site of a popular hot springs resort, known as Utah Hot Springs.

The natural hot springs just southwest of Pleasant View were noted by explorers like John C. Fremont as early as 1843. Artifacts from various indigenous groups found in the area suggest the waters served as a gathering and healing place for humans dating as far back as the PaleoIndians, who resided in the Pleasant View area from about 10,000 to 7600 B.C.

In 1887, veterinarian Rason H. Slater was traveling by train and noticed steam coming from the ground just west of Pleasant View, around the area now known as Rocky Point. He got off the train to examine the landscape and found many pools of very hot water. Curious, he took some samples.

Slater ran tests on the water, even treating some of his injured horses with his samples. Upon finding positive results on his animals, he wasted no time purchasing the springs and the land around them from the Utah Territory. He went to work immediately building a series of circular tanks with rock walls to collect the water. The water was piped underground from the rock cisterns into an indoor men’s pool, another, shallower women’s pool, and a large outdoor pool for groups, with a slide running into it.

Deeming his new attraction “The Great Cure of the West,” Slater erected a two-story, forty-room hotel to accommodate visitors who wanted to spend multiple days at the springs, complete with a dance hall and a billiard

room. His business venture was a raging success; people from Northern Utah and beyond came to enjoy the healing waters.

Slater sold the springs in 1889 and the property was renamed “Utah Hot Springs.”

In 1890, owner Will Swan and his associates constructed a railroad to Ogden city limits and created a horse racing track on the mineral flats just west of the springs. A combination of both railroad and private owners ran the resort into the 20th century, improving and modernizing the resort with new renovations.

In 1889, a “dummy line” of the Ogden and Northwestern Railroad was built, running north from Washington Boulevard, west through Pleasant View and directly to the hot springs. Soon, a railway ticket office opened up near the resort, extending the line into Cache Valley and Idaho and bringing a wealth of new guests from surrounding areas and other states to the resort.

So many stories abound about the resort through the years. Utah Hot Springs was the site an armed robbery in 1913, a

makeshift airport and an aerial circus in 1919 and several boxing matches in the 1920s.

The downfall of the resort began when a fire destroyed the buildings in 1927. The resort was rebuilt and continued to be a popular swimming destination for families across the Wasatch Front and beyond. As the years passed, attractions like Crystal Hot Springs in Honeyville and Lagoon Resort claimed potential guests, and the popularity of the resort began to fade.

In 1970, an explosives company purchased the land from the struggling resort and removed the structures that remained from the springs’ resort days. Today the Allen Plant Company utilizes the warm, mineral rich waters to both supply water to their plants, as well as heat their greenhouses.

Among the greenhouses, only the rock cisterns hiding in the landscape whisper of the rich history of the site, which so many of us have sped by without knowing the bounty of history that exists there.

Yummy Dinner Ideas for Busy People!

We hear it all the time; “Dinner time is hard because I just never know what to make!”

We have decided to help you solve this problem by creating and publishing a dinner menu each month that you can refer to and make dinner time easy. We even left some time for you to eat out and finish off your leftovers. And of course you can substitute anything you don’t want with your personal favorites.

We also want to make grocery shopping easy, so we are also building out a new website that will be interactive and allow you to build custom shopping lists and link to recipes when needed. Visit the website now and bookmark it as we are building it out. It may not be fully functional quite yet, but it will be very soon. We are excited to offer this new service and would love to hear what you think.

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BY MELISSA SPELTS

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray your pan with nonstick spray. Mix the following in a big bowl: eggs, milk, flour, salt and vanilla. Cover and process until smooth. Pour batter into baking dish. Bake for 22-27 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and puffy.

-Melissa

“I love German pancakes with fresh fruit and maple syrup on top. Fun sides are bacon, sausage, orange juice, or apple juice.”

Create a Houseplant Haven

BY CINDY JONES

I don’t know about you, but in January, I crave all things green, and I’ve come to rely on my houseplants for that midwinter fix. My houseplant collection started about five years ago, when the open field behind my home was developed into a subdivision. I had always liked indoor plants and had a few around my home, but the loss of that green space as part of my everyday surroundings hit me harder than I expected. After the fields and some of our woods were gone, I started subconsciously adding a few plants around the common spaces where my family gathered. Over time, I realized how much I loved having leafy greens in my everyday spaces. Now I have a pretty diverse collection with at least one houseplant in every room. It’s been such a rewarding hobby, and I continue to learn with every new plant.

Why Keep Houseplants?

Besides just brightening up your home and adding a dash of green to your living spaces, owning houseplants has so many benefits.

• Rooms with plants tend to have less dust and mold than rooms without them. Leaves act as filters to catch tiny debris and allergens that naturally occur indoors.

• We’re all familiar with dry winter air in Utah, but did you know houseplants can add humidity to indoor spaces? One study found a collection of spider plants boosted the relative humidity in a bedroom by 10%.

• Plants help to brighten and soften areas around our homes, adding a layer of calm that helps us cope with anxiety and stress. Studies have shown that plants in our surroundings enhance memory, problem-solving skills, and creativity.

• Growing and caring for a living thing provides a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

Before You Buy

Before you purchase a plant, it’s a good idea to do a quick assessment of the spaces you want to keep them in. Do you have areas with natural light coming from a window, or do your rooms have minimal light? I’ve learned that my Oxalis plants (clover) prefer indirect, filtered light and my Aloe Vera loves direct sun. If you’re lucky enough to have a sunroom or a room with lots of south or east facing windows, you can fill it with ferns, palms, and succulents.

You’ll want to gather a few essentials before you start your plant collection. You’ll need some good potting soil and a few different kinds of pots, depending on the plants you’d like to grow.

As far as soil, a good bet for most indoor plants that aren’t succulents is potting mix. Potting mix has a light texture and is mixed with elements like perlite and peat moss that that help keep the soil from getting packed down or waterlogged. For succulents, you’ll want a loose soil mixture with plenty of sand or fine gravel for proper drainage. You can make your own succulent soil using three parts regular

potting mix, two parts sand and one part perlite. Potting mix and all the separate elements can be found at most home improvement stores.

Choosing the right container is also important. Terracotta will dry out more evenly and faster than plastic pots, and wooden pots or planters will dry even faster. Ceramic pots are great choices for most plants that aren’t succulents. For bigger plants, fiberglass planters are a good lightweight option.

Collecting a few simple vessels for watering can help you remember the task, and fun prints and colors are a great way to add an element of whimsy to your plant hobby. I have a cute pitcher that’s designated for just my plants, and a couple of green spray bottles I use for misting or in-between watering.

Finally, it’s helpful to have a quick reference for some common houseplants at your fingertips. Like with most hobbies, Google is your best friend, but a couple of books I really like for quick reference are Houseplants for Beginners by Rebecca De La Paz and Happy Houseplants by Angela Staehling, which has some quick tips for common houseplants with lovely watercolor illustrations. You can get both on Amazon for $10-$20.

Jump On the Plantwagon!

Between the pandemic, the budding work-athome culture, and our growing interest in our health and our homes, collecting houseplants has become a rising trend.

A 2019 article by the National Post states that U.S. houseplant sales had increased by 50% in the prior three years to a total of $1.7 billion! This is great news, not only because you have access to all the information you need to successfully grow houseplants at your fingertips, but there are countless communities where you can foster your enthusiasm. Here are some of my favorites on social media:

FACEBOOK

• Utah Plants is a beautifully diverse group full of experts and novices alike and a great place to ask questions about your houseplants. I’ve been a part of this group for just over a year and I’m going to venture to say there’s no plant problem this page can’t solve!

• Utah Plant Purge and Sell is exactly what the title says, a group for plant people to trade, sell, purge, and chat about their plants. If you’re just starting out, this is a great place to score some new plants at an affordable price, or sometimes even for free.

INSTAGRAM

• Succulentcity is the internet’s largest succulent and cacti community. They provide tips and inspiration about succulents and their feed is just so pretty, you’ll want to run out and buy some new succulents!

• Welcometothejunglehome Phoebe Cheong posts pictures of all her houseplants (and her cute cats) in bright and cheery settings along with plant tips and advice about how to get houseplants to thrive in low-light spaces, like her own apartment.

TIK TOK

• Joy.of.plants Emily Joy Rosen posts videos especially for plant beginners, with easy-to-understand tips and lists of plants that fit all kinds of people and places.

• Reagankastner Reagan Kastner combines practical plant tips with creative ways to style houseplants in your home.

Kim’s Plant Tips

It turns out we have several plant lovers and gardeners right here on the magazine team, and one of them is our contributor Kim Crook. Here are some of her best plant growing tips.

• Don’t overwater! The best way to avoid root rot is to let it dry out completely. Poke a small popsicle stick or bamboo skewer into the soil and leave it for a few minutes. If you pull it out and the stick is moist or soil sticks to it, don’t water yet!

• Inspect the entire plant for pests before bringing it inside. This avoids spreading pests to your other plants.

• Wipe down leaves regularly with a damp rag or microfiber cloth. This helps remove dust and improves photosynthesis.

• Watering with distilled water is best – it avoids hard water buildup on the soil’s surface.

• Use a soil that has good drainage, as well as a pot with drainage holes.

Top 5 Easy to Grow Houseplants

POTHOS

Bright and waxy leaves

Can survive in most light, avoid direct sunlight Water once a week

SPIDER PLANT

Long, curved, spiked leaves

Medium light Water when top two inches of soil are dry

ZZ PLANT

Long, dark green leaflets on stalks

Lower or indirect light Water every two to three weeks

ALOE VERA

Thick, spiny leaves growing out from center

Bright light, some direct Water when top two inches of soil are dry

SNAKE PLANT

Long, curvy spiked leaves

Bright, indirect light Water every two to three weeks