Roy Connection July 2020

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s you travel around our great city, you will notice several residents and businesses that have taken care of their properties.

Whether through a landscape contractor or personal hands-on labor, they look great. They provide a wonderful backdrop to the quality and character of our community. I share this with you because we do have some areas within the city that can stand some improvement.

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"As you travel around our great city, you will notice several residents and businesses that have taken care of their properties.

Please try to keep the property where you live or operate a business up to the expected standards set by this community."

The Nuisance Ordinance Title 4, Chapter 3 defines what constitutes a nuisance and addresses issues like weeds, wrecked vehicles, refuse, and junk, to name a few. Since April 2018, the Roy City Code Enforcement Officer has handled 2805 work orders, which include inspections, contacts, warnings, citations, and reinspections. That is a lot of attention on an issue that should not be a problem. We continue to get more complaints. The city leadership has considered hiring another code enforcement officer to try to get our arms around this problem. I think there are better ways to save taxpayers money than hiring more people to help maintain property.

Please try to keep the property where you live or operate a business up to the expected standards set by this community. If you are not sure what those standards are, please ask the city staff or city council to get you the information. It is found on our website, but it can be a little hard to find. Please do your part to help keep this great community looking good.

Finally, I encourage each of you to stay focused on preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The number of active cases in the city is growing. With most of the services now open and available in the city, please keep your distance from others, wash your hands often, and wear your face mask.

If you have questions, please reach out and let us know. Use council@royutah. org to contact the council or rdandoy@royutah.org to get a message to me.

Robert Dandoy, Mayor

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

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

We asked our staff what their FAVORITE ice cream flavor is:

"Licorice!"

Rhett Long Sales VP Ryan Spelts Publisher/Owner Melissa Spelts Owner

"Mint chocolate chip!!"

Ice Cream, pg. 28

CONTENTS

Kids' Summer Bucket List! pg. 16 Vy Trinh Sales Leadership

5 CITY NEWS

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COMMUNITY Roy Complex Parks & Recreation Calendar of Events Miss Roy Pageant

23 BUSINESS

Bear Creek Roofing Stevens-Henager College Wasatch Peaks Credit Union

Abigail Rigby Ad Design

ON OUR COVER

Robert Dodd Graphic Design of Roy Connection, and Ad Design

16 Kids' Summer Bucket List

Crystal Rappleye Ad Design

28 Ice Cream

Scott Jones Sales

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"Cookies & cream"

RECIPES Ice Cream!

CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: royconnection

Kristina Case Graphic Design Melinda Hortin Sales & Social Media Hailey Minton Editor & Writer

Questions or comments? ryan@connectionpub.com or 801- 624-9652 Website: www.royconnection.com Advertising: Scott Jones 801-628-0555 4 royconnection.com | July 2020

Kim Crook Media Manager

Ann Park Sales & Writer Amon Pierson Writer

Roy City Updates City Offices Summer Hours (Covid-19 restrictions apply)

Business By Phone Fridays Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Business in person by appointment only.

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

2020 Fireworks Sales & Discharge Dates Sales dates start June 24th, Discharge dates start July 2nd.

See the Roy City Web Site for Local Restrictions Map and Fireworks Ordinances.

Remember to adhere to Utah State and Weber/Morgan Health Departments Covid-19 Guidelines. Please follow best practices safety while using fireworks. Follow Roy Cities Facebook page for updates as fireworks season nears.

Please contact Roy City Fire Department with any questions 801-774-1080

Restricted Areas For Aerial Fireworks

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Key Community Contacts Mayor: Robert Dandoy - rdandoy@royutah.org - 801-774-1028 Council Members: Jan Burrell: jburrell@royutah.org Joe Paul: jpaul@royutah.org Bryon Saxton: bsaxton@royutah.org Diane Wilson: dwilson@royutah.org

Participating Locations

Aaron's Jewelry ABC Mandarin Adventure Marine & Powersports Alliance Property Management Amon Chiropractic Center PC Anderson Pediatric Dental & Ortho Bae systems Big Scoops Creamery Citi Bank Copies Plus Faye's Laundry & Dry Cleaning Hoffman Cleaners Fern Photography Grifols/Biomat USA inc Harmons InVision Computers Kents Market

KP Builders Madbrook Donut Company Midland Pharmacy Ocean Mart Reed Floral Design Roy Dental Care Roy Pharmacy Shabby to Sheek Salon Sheera Cleaning Studio 48 Tailored Barber Company Trina's Tips and Toes Vape Affliction Vintage Grind Winegars Ye Olde Costume Shoppe

Questions? Are you a local business wanting to participate? Contact Lizzy Badger at ebadger@royutah.org or call 801-774-1048 Raffle will take place in 1-2 months

It All Flows Downstream As we approach Summer, Roy City would like to offer a friendly reminder that the gutters and storm drains are for runoff waters only (sprinklers, rainwater, etc.). When you are mowing your lawns, please sweep up or use a blower to blow grass clippings and fertilizers that get onto the driveways, sidewalk, and gutters or streets back onto your own lawn. Grass clippings can plug the storm drains and cause flooding; they also decompose in our streams and pond and cause unnaturally high levels of nutrients that can harm aquatic wildlife.

The Roy City storm water system runs through Meadow Creek Pond. This water is vital to the pond and must be kept clean.

Please dispose of grass clippings, pet waste, paint fertilizers, tree leaves, seeds, etc., properly and help keep our city streets, as well as streams and rivers, clean.

Please contact the Roy City Public Works Department to report violations at 801-774-1090. If it is after hours, please call Weber Dispatch at 801-629-8221. Our current storm water ordinance is on our website at www.royutah.org.

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

Council's Corner

BY JOE PAUL Happy summertime to the residents of our great city!

I hope you are doing well as we continue to navigate through the challenges of this pandemic. I appreciate the community support and spirit that our residents and employees have shown. We have seen the community come together for the 2020 graduating class of Roy High, watched city departments find ways to care for our city and help citizens be active, and cheered public safety personnel as they reach out to help members of the community. As we continue to work through the challenges of COVID-19, it is important that we seek out the good and stay positive.

We should take personal precautions, care for our families, watch out for our neighbors, and support our local businesses as we work to find our new normal. Roy is a great place to live, work, and play. Together, we can help one another and make our community thrive.

City Council Meetings This month's meeting will be available on YouTube. For those who wish to make comments, please email admin@ royut.org for a link to the Zoom chats.

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We Are Now Open!

Summer Hours Facility Open: Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Saturday: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Lap Swim: Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Open Swim: Monday – Friday: 2 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Saturday 12 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

No Summer Aerobic Classes

Summer Swim Lessons

On-line registration – July 1, 2020 until full REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

MORNING SCHEDULE

Set up your account on or before registration date Click on the tab that says “Log in/Create Account” Click on the blue box that says “Create Your TYCTY Account” Fill in the information of the parent or guardian as the account holder Click the tab that says “Next Step: Other Account Members” Add 1st child, add 2nd child, etc.

Click “Save and Close”

Register for classes Log into your account (see above for instructions) Go to “Complex Swim Lesson” Pick the desired swim lesson dates, scroll to class levels, and select first level needed Computer will show all members on the account; check the box next to the member for the level selected and click “Add to Cart”

NOTE: If you are only registering one child, click “Checkout” and advance to the level indicated below by an *; if you are registering more than one child, click “close” Select the appropriate level for the second child, check the box next to the member for that chosen level, click “Add to Cart”, and repeat as needed for all the members on the account

PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN IS NOT THE ONE SIGNED UP FOR CLASS *Click “Check Out” Read and check prompts; Submit responses Read and check the waiver; confirm the Waiver Agreement Pay and complete the transaction Obtain receipt

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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

Parks & Recreation Virtual Recreation Center

Football Equipment Checkout Due to COVID-19, we will be scheduling tackle football equipment checkout for the week of July 6th-July 11th. All participants must schedule an appointment, before coming to get their equipment. To schedule an appointment visit www.royrecequipmentcheckout.as.me.

Roy City Recreation’s staff has worked hard to create brand new at-home programs and to get you many fantastic resources.

We have put them all in one place and launched our Virtual Recreation Center! We are just as sad as you (maybe more!) to have had to cancel our programs and events for the summer, so we wanted to give you as many resources as we could and offer brand new at-home programs to help the sting hurt a little less!

You’ll find many indoor and outdoor activity ideas, resources for senior adults, and more information about our social media campaign. Check out www.royutah.org and click the banner that says “Virtual Recreation Center” to find the site and stay active!

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All leagues will play 8 games. The season will tentatively start the first wee of September

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JULY Calendar of Events

LIBRARY EVENTS As of May 11, all five Weber County Library locations reopened and are ready to serve the public. To support social distancing efforts, Weber County Library programs have moved online. New content is available weekly at weberpl.org as well as the Library’s social media channels. Like us at facebook.com/weberpl or follow us @webercountylibrary on Instagram.

ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & TEENS Silly Story Time: New Videos on Mondays | Ages 12 & Under Storytime for Littles: New Videos on Tuesdays | Ages 5-10 STEAM Stream: New Videos on Wednesdays | Ages 12 & Under Teen Book Talks: New Videos on Fridays | Ages 12-18

SUMMER READING Children’s Summer Reading (Imagine Your Story) June 1 - August 10: Videos Available on Thursdays Ages 12 and under – Weber County Library invites you to explore the world of fantasy and science fiction this summer!

Bring your reading log into any Weber County Library location to get it signed

off by staff. Read books, fill out your log, and collect prizes all summer long.

Teen Summer Reading: Hero’s Quest June 1 - Aug. 10 Ages 12-18 – Embark on a quest for the ages as you read books, complete challenges, and earn prizes fit for an adventuring hero.

Adult Summer Reading (Imagine Your Story) June 1 - August 10 Ages 18 and up – Weber County Library challenges you to read fantasy titles all summer long. Read and enter to win weekly prizes.

CITY EVENTS Roy Days Postponed until 2021 The Roy Complex is now open: See page 8 for operation times.

July 18th: Miss Roy live stream 7 p.m.

- 9:30 pm. on Miss Roy Scholarship Competition Facebook Page.

PARKS & RECREATION July 1- Flag Football registration and Co-Ed Volleyball registration begin at www.royrecreation.com July 6-11: Football equipment checkout at Roy City Recreation July Summer Fest Classes begin week of July 6th

FUN THINGS TO DO Double Check the status of the events online as dates draw closer.

Some events may be cancelled.

July 4: Independence Day July 10: Corps Encore @ Stewart Stadium 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Utah’s premier marching music event is an exciting spectacle of sight and sound.

Every summer, a variety of competitive junior drum and bugle corps from all over North America stop in Utah on their national tours in preparation for the DCI World Championships.

July 11: Roy Advanced Auto Car Show @ Advanced Auto Parts 5740 S 1900 W, Roy at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

July 14: Utah Youth Rodeo Association @ Golden Spike Event Center 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free Admission July 24: Pioneer Day – all events cancelled July 29: Live “Spirit Connection” Event with Salt Lake Medium, Jo’Anne Smith @ Roy Hope Center 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. This live "Spirit Connection" event is where healing messages are delivered from your loved ones in Spirit. Bring family, friends to enjoy these beautiful messages together! Tickets available online at www.saltlakemedium.com

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Scholarship Competition 2020 Saturday, July 18, 2020 by Live Stream

Miss Roy will be streamed live this year due to COVID-19. Miss Roy is a volunteer-led organization, and ticket sales are a large portion of how we fund our competition. As we cannot have an audience this year, we would appreciate a donation to our Venmo account; there will not be a charge to watch the live stream. We will post how to watch on the Roy Utah Community Facebook Pages, Miss Roy Scholarship Competition Facebook Page, and our Instagram page: Missroy.ut. If you are able to make a small donation, our Venmo account is: @Miss-Roy

Abigail Martinsen is the daughter of Cory and Kristi Martinsen. She is 20 years old. She is a Roy High graduate, honor student, and 3-year drill team member. Abigail works as a certified orthodontic assistant in Ogden and has plans to return to Weber State University in the fall to continue her education and work closely with the community to help promote social media safety.

Abigail Martinsen Cambriann Hansen is 18 years old and a Roy High School Graduate. She is the daughter of Jana Jacobs Patchett and James Hansen. Cambriann will be attending Southern Utah University and aspires to be a Broadway actress.

Cambriann Hansen Emmalee Wright is 19 years old and a Roy High School graduate. She is the daughter of Angie Elbastawisi and Lynn Wright. Emmalee is currently attending Weber State University and plans to become a crime scene investigator.

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Kylee Paul is 18 years old. She is a daughter of Joe and Sophie Paul. Kylee is a Roy High and Ogden Weber Tech graduate. She is currently attending Weber State University to become a dental hygienist and working full time as a dental assistant.

Kylee Paul Marisa Weiker is 18 years old and a Roy High School Graduate. She is the daughter of Joy and Dean Weiker.

Marisa will be attending Weber State in the Fall and plans to become a physical therapist.

Marisa Weiker Ashlee Miles is 18 years old. She is a 2020 Roy High School graduate and the daughter of Scott and Kelli Miles. This fall, Ashlee will be starting her journey to become a physical therapist.

Ashlee Miles Aubrey Tsosie is 21 years old and the daughter of Emilie and Anthony Tsosie. She is a Roy High School graduate.

Aubrey is a licensed esthetician and is currently finishing the Master Esthetician program at Davis Technical College.

Aubrey Tsosie Callie Morgan is 18 years old. She is the daughter of Julie and Richard Morgan. Callie is a Roy High 2020 graduate and will be attending the college of Southern Idaho in the Fall, where she will study Health Science and compete as a member of the track and cross country teams.

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

Farr Better Ice Cream

BY ANN PARK

Asael Farr & Sons Company has a rich history in Ogden. Not many businesses reach their 100th Anniversary. That’s 100 years of getting along with family, producing a well-loved product, working hard, and adapting to change. The world has changed significantly since 1920. But we still love ice cream! The Farr Better Ice Cream shop is the longest continuously operating ice cream shop in Utah.

The Farr family got their start selling ice. In those days, no one had a fridge or a freezer, and they used the ice to keep their food cold. In the winter when the ponds froze, they would harvest the layer of ice and store it, carefully insulated, for use during the warmer months.

As the Farr family grew and changes came, they decided to move into the ice cream business. By 1929, they were producing twenty gallons of ice cream per hour. They began with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, and soon added several other fruit and nut flavors. Within 20-30 years, they developed over 600 different ice cream flavors, some of which are still used today.

Currently, they are producing over 20,000 gallons a day.

FUN FACTS

The Farr family has preserved In the 1930s ice some of the marketing materials cream was 5 CENTS! from decades past. Much of their Popular flavor: original artwork and cartoons PLAYDOUGH were produced by Burke Mattson.

He went on to work for Disney on some of their classic and best-loved films. He drew the famous Farr’s Quality Kid, who was their mascot for many years. The western theme was everywhere in popular culture and entertainment at the time.

What have ice cream flavors been like through the years? In the beginning, it was all about nuts. Everyone craved nuts of all kinds in their ice cream. Fruit flavors were also a must. That was ice cream until about 1960, when flavors like Batman, Robin, and Nuts-About-Baseball appeared. The 1970’s were a turning point in ice cream flavors with the introduction of Cookies and Cream. Before that, no one realized you could crush cookies and put them into ice cream. Candy flavors quickly followed. Nowadays, everyone wants chunks of cookies or candy in their ice cream. Most recent was the invention of a cookie-dough flavor, which changed the world for a lot of people. Another frequent choice at the ice cream counter is play-dough ice cream. Michael Farr was deeply involved in the development of this eye-catching flavor. “It’s one of our most popular flavors,” he said. It was difficult to create, and the flavors and recipe are top-secret. It includes tastes that are hard to identify when you eat it. Exactly what they are remains a mystery.

It took a while for the grocery industry to embrace ice cream.

For some time, people had to go to the ice cream parlor. By the 50s and 60s, everyone was buying ice cream to take home to their own freezer. Farr’s Ice Cream is a household name in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming, but it’s sold all over the western US. The company estimates that over a billion servings of Farr Better Ice Cream have been consumed. I think it’s time to make it a billion and one. But what flavor to choose...?

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My hands-down favorite part about growing up was the summer. It meant lots of swimming, playing outside until dark (which was quite late), and fun times as a family, mixed with awesome food outdoors at BBQs and picnics. I also remember summers going by way too quickly and school starting back up again. This year has been a strange one with COVID-19 messing up lots of vacations and many of the city fairs, so we wanted to create a list of fun activities that can still happen, regardless of what happens with the virus. We teamed up with Farr’s Ice Cream: anyone who is able to complete 10 of these bucket list items will get a free ice cream scoop at Farr’s in Ogden.

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REDNECK WATER SLIDES MAKE YOUR OWN SLIP ‘N SLIDE

There is a hill in Wellsville where a farmer puts up giant visqueen slides on the hill side. It is tucked in between beautiful trees, so there are lots of places to rest. The hill is giant, so you really get moving on the slide. There is room for a picnic and to play other games on the grass. When you pull up, you will not think it looks like much, but it is a ton of fun. This would be a great place for a family reunion. They can handle large groups, and don’t worry, there are kiddy sections for those who don’t want to take on the big hill. If you want to stay close to home, you can also purchase large plastic sheets from a hardware store and put it out in the grass with the hose running across it. You can buy slip ‘n slides for cheap, but if you want larger, longer options, making your own is fun too.

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hunt! Geocaches are a fun adventure where random caches are placed in areas around the world, and fun prizes can be found in them.

Some caches are “take something, leave something,” where others are just for observation. Usually, there is a logbook in which to record everyone who has found that cache. There are nearly 3000 geocaches in Davis and Weber counties. A quick online search will get you started, and you can use your phone map to guide you, though the true enthusiasts will get a GPS system to guide them to each treasure. The directions are usually limited, which adds to the fun of the search.

JACK BOX TV GAMES - Trust us, this one

Depending on the age of your kids, you can pick a trail that will work for you. Our kids are mostly in the teen years, and we recently set a goal to climb to the top of Ben Lomond, which is a pretty big hike. We have done lots of easy hikes, though, too. Ogden’s Waterfall Canyon is fun, and there are hundreds of hikes nearby that a quick Google search can help you find.

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Go to jackboxgames.com to purchase access and pick a game or more. We love the game Drawful. It links everyone’s phones and tablets to the screen. The screen gives each person a drawing to create with their finger. Even if you are artistic, it is tough to draw something recognizable with your finger and two colors.

Once everyone is done, the game will show each drawing and other players will guess what the drawing prompt was. Then, everyone gets a chance to guess which prompt is correct. This is a ton of fun and mixes technology with a family interactive game, which helps bring everyone together.

BONUS: You can play with family and friends far away-just give them the four-letter code to play the game with you!

Get a Free scoop!

We had fun making this list of activities for the summer. We hope you have fun doing some of them. In celebration of Farr’s Ice Cream’s 100th anniversary, anyone who can complete 8 of these items will get a free scoop of ice cream from Farr’s.

Take a picture of each activity and email ryan@connectionpub. com. Have a great summer!

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BOB ROSS PAINT DAY - Bob Ross was a fun

TV personality who taught people to paint. Most of his training videos are on YouTube today, and you can gather the family together to watch and paint their own version of the artwork. His teaching is so patient and simple, it makes it easy to have fun with the activity. We did this for a birthday party, and it was a ton of fun. We were surprised at how well some of our kids did. We purchased small canvases from Hobby Lobby, along with some craft paint and brushes. We kept it simple and really enjoyed it.

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COOKING CONTEST - Have you

ever watched Chopped or another cooking challenge on TV? We used to love watching those shows, and our kids liked them too. One day, we decided to have the kids take on their own Chopped challenge. We gave them full access to the kitchen and any ingredients they wanted and asked them each to create a dish to be judged. I’ll be honest here; I was the judge, and it was mostly, entirely, utterly disgusting! But, the kids had a blast.

SWIM IN A LAKE - There is

nothing more inviting than cool bodies of water when it is 100º F or more outside. Don’t get us wrong, we love swimming in pristine blue pools as much as anyone, but there is a certain mystery and excitement when swimming in a lake. There is the thought of the fish swimming below and maybe the worry for some that they might nibble on your toes.

Our kids love finding a felled tree nearby and carrying it out to the water so they can play on it. See who can stay on the longest or who can stand up on the log. It is great fun.

Making sand castles is not just for kids!

FISHING - Some people

ROCKHOUNDING - Did you know we have some amazing rocks in

Utah? Some even say we have the best location for rockhounding in the United States. If you are willing to travel to Central Utah, you can hike through the hills and find the following: trilobites, shell fossils, fern fossils, fish fossils, geode beds, bird’s eye marble, bixbyite, rutile and amethyst crystals, sunstones, wonderstone, topaz (at Topaz Mountain), obsidian, and Red Beryl. If you are lucky enough to find a Red Beryl, they are one of the rarest gemstones in the world. They are also worth about 1,000 times more than gold. That would be a cool find! You can research these places online. There are lots of places to go, and who doesn’t love a great rock hunt. Most locations are accessible by car. Some are on private property, and you can pay to enter and search; others are on open land where you can just make your way through and search away. (But not in National Monuments Make sure not to trespass and try to leave places as you found them or better than when you found them. “The hunt was the best part. Once we started finding fern fossils, it got exciting. We would turn over a rock and everyone would squeal and run to see what the find was. I found a 9” fern fossil which is now featured in our backyard.” - Rhett Long. You can even pick up a rock tumbler at Bryson’s Rock Shop or online and then turn your finds in to beautiful glossy gems.

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are drawn at an early age to the thrilling tug on the end of a line when a fish takes the bait. I grew up hearing stories from my dad who grew up in Idaho among world-famous fishing spots and serious anglers. I was addicted to fishing before I even picked up my first rod. You can make a quick trip to Willard Bay for bass, crappie, wiper, catfish, walleye, and carp fishing or head to Pine View Reservoir for bass, tiger musky, and trout. We also have some great fishing on the Ogden and Weber Rivers. However, if you want to ensure a catch, you can head to Cold Springs Trout Farm in North Ogden. If you put a hook in the water, you will catch a fish. The kids love this place, and no equipment is needed. They have rods there or you can bring your own. Your kids will squeal with delight when they bring a fish in. Most are too grossed out to touch the fish, but some love the slimy feel. See our recipes in last month’s magazine or online to get your kids to eat the fish you catch.

BONUS: Look for gold!

You can also go down to Beaver and up to the old ghost town and do some mining. There is still gold to be found in that area. You can pan in the river, and it is a blast. You are not likely to see many people, so it is safe from COVID-19.

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CAMP IN THE BACKYARD - For the less adventurous, or maybe if you just lack the equipment for some full mountain camping trips, you can set up a tent in the back yard. Use blankets to make it warm, and even use your phone light. If you don’t have a tent, you can sleep under the stars.

Moments like these are memories that will last a lifetime, especially if you forget to turn off the sprinklers the next morning at 5 am….

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Everyone needs to have a lifejacket for this one. You can rent them from the Weber State Outdoor rental center. You can also rent tubes or pick some up from Big 5. We typically use the same tubes for snow and water.

You can make small runs up on the Ogden River; it is not very deep but can still be fun for the little ones. You can also make larger runs on the Weber River. We usually start near Henefer and get out at Taggart. There are shuttle services and companies that offer guided tours and provide all the equipment. It takes a couple hours and can sometimes be turbulent, so come prepared and be careful.

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OUTDOOR MOVIE OR MOVIE IN THE PARK -

With COVID-19, many of the movie in the park events have been cancelled this year, but you can do this in your own yard.

If you know someone who has a projector that they can borrow from work, you can hang an old white sheet on the fence or back of the house and project a movie up on the screen.

We usually combine it with making a fire and roasting marshmallows.

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CANOE, KAYAK, PADDLE BOARD

You can rent or buy paddle boards, kayaks, or canoes and head to a nearby lake. Kids have a blast on floating vessels, and it can entertain for hours. Causey Reservoir in Weber County is a great option for this because there are no motorized boats to worry about, but you could go to any lake and have fun on a paddle board.

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groups dedicated to rock painting. Many people like painting fun messages or pictures and then placing them somewhere for others to find. Search “801 Rocks” for details. “When I was a kid, we used to find snails in the garden and paint their shells, and sometimes we would see them again a few days later. Other times we would just find the painted shell.” - Ann Park

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BIKE RIDE AROUND THE LAKE AT ANTELOPE ISLAND OR PINEVIEW RESERVOIR - We

have done this twice. Once was around Pineview, where there is a paved path around most of the lake. The other time was out on Antelope Island, where we rode right by some bison and had beautiful sunset views of the Great Salt Lake.

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Walmart usually has kickballs for under $10. We love getting the family together and playing a match, especially if the kids have some friends or cousins over. A fun treat for after the game would be a cooler full of popsicles.

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PICNIC IN THE PARK - This one is easy; just eat lunch on a blanket at the park. Traditional food like Kool-aide, fried chicken, watermelon, grapes, and maybe some coleslaw are good choices.

You could also do some sub sandwiches, chips, and soda pop. Just watch out for the ants. We also love getting some ice cream shakes and eating them at the park under the shade of a large tree.

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He founded Bear Creek Roofing in 2007, and Tim and Maria have been running it together since they married in 2011.

“We want to thank everyone in the area for their support. We love living and working here and being part of the community.” Their blended family includes seven children ranging in ages from twenty-three down to five.

They work very hard to run a successful company and a busy family at the same time. “We want to teach our kids a strong work ethic,” Maria says. “We want to provide service to others as a family and as a company, and we hope the family will learn from that.” They are very happy to have two of their adult children working with them.

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Tim is the practical expert and works in partnership with an exceptional team. He believes in doing great work and getting the job done right the first time. Maria heads up the administrative support side of the company. Her background in retail management has given her the skills needed to support the company as they grow. Tim’s daughter, Beth, has a great natural talent with technology and has been a big help with modernizing and computerizing the company.

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Their goal is to keep their crews all year long and from year to year. Keeping these experienced craftsmen allows them to provide the highest-quality work. It’s not their policy to make quick seasonal hires each year. They really

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One of the things that sets Bear Creek A roof is a big investment and an essential part of the value of your home. “If you ask our opinion on a repair or a problem, we’re going to be consulting with our most experienced roofer. We want to make sure we’re meeting your needs and giving you the quality you want, but not offering unnecessary extras. We want to be kind to your budget too. Referrals are very important to us, we want our customers to be happy with the work we did and satisfied that they paid a fair price.”

The Berry family has loved being in the roofing business. Tim says, “If you have any questions, concerns, or want a second opinion about your roof, you can call us anytime, and we’ll be happy to come out for a free roof inspection.”

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I dare you to NOT want ice cream after you read this. I double dog dare you to NOT go out and eat ice cream after you read this. Ha Ha. I want a big bowl of ice cream right now! -Melissa Spelts

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We've got a couple delicious recipes and some fun confessions about all things ICE CREAM!

Brownie Leatherby’s THIS SPACE RESERVED Belgium Waffles Copy-Cat Recipes Banana Split A La Mode Ryan Spelts - This is a recipe for two people; only real men can eat the whole thing themselves…Just sayin’!

1 banana, sliced lengthwise 3 scoops of strawberry ice cream 3 scoops of chocolate ice cream 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream 1 Tbsp. each Strawberry, Chocolate, Caramel Syrups Chopped Peanuts Whipped Cream 1 Marchino cherry

"I remember going to Leatherby’s in Las Vegas and ordering their banana split. That split was the size of a huge dinner plate, and I sat and ate the whole thing. I found out later that they were supposed to be shared with a date. I was so sick after that!

I paid dearly for all that ice cream consumption. I’ll be honest, though.

It was worth it!" -RYAN SPELTS

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BY ANN PARK, PICTURE BY KATIE PARK

These chocolaty waffles were rich and decadent. My family enjoyed them, but everyone agreed that they are closer to a dessert than a breakfast! And you have to have the ice cream with them, for sure! This recipe was found at www.aspicyperspective.com.

1 ½ c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. sea salt 10 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter 2 large eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2/3 c. mini chocolate chips optional toppings: vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, powdered sugar Preheat a Belgian waffle maker. In a large bowl mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Melt the butter and set aside to cool a little. Beat the eggs, vanilla extract, and water in a small bowl. Whisk the egg mixture into the dry mixture, then quickly mix in the melted butter. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour one-third of the batter into the waffle iron, close and cook for approximately 3 minutes. Lift the lid to check the waffle. It should be fully formed, but soft to the touch. Carefully turn the waffle iron to flip the waffle out. The moment it starts cooling, it will crisp up. Repeat with the remaining batter.

IceCream CreamCONFESSIONS Ice "Ice cream sandwiches are another favorite. When I was a little girl, my mom would buy these every once in a while.

With seven children, a box of these would be gone quickly. I was told I could only have one a day, and I remember telling my little brother, ”When I’m a mom, I’m going to let my kids eat as many ice cream sandwiches as they want.” If only my inner child was the mother to my children, they would love it. As I neared the end of my pregnancies, I would load up on chocolate. My babies always got belly aches if I ate chocolate while I was nursing them. NOT FUN! Ryan would take me to our favorite spot, Cold Stone Creamery, as often as he could. I would place my order and watch as they folded the brownies and chocolate fudge syrup into my “Gotta Have It” bowl. -MELISSA SPELTS

"My senior year of high school, I ate a bowl of strawberry ice

cream for breakfast every day. (Shhh, my mom still doesn’t know.) To top off the sugar rush, I would mix up a packet of Kool-Aid with extra sugar and drink it all day. " -CRYSTAL RAPPLEYE "It has been 371 Days since I last ate ice cream…Secret confessions of a serious health nut. I’m so ashamed! But I’ve had many a late-night secret rendezvous with a cup of black raspberry swirled with vanilla and chocolate chunks, the Zeppe’s vanilla custard, or those super giant fresh raspberry shakes from Bear Lake. I made sure to help the kids if they couldn’t finish theirs!" - ANN PARK

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"I am known in my family as the “picker” or as I like to say, “the treasure finder”. That basically means that any ice cream we get, I go through and find all the treasures and only eat those. Cookies and cream is my favorite, and after I’ve eaten, all you’ll have left is the vanilla ice cream. We don’t buy ice cream often, but now, my family has started just getting me my own small pint as they say I don’t eat ice cream like a normal person."

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eat ice cream is with a FORK. It makes cool lines in the ice cream.

MARY WRIGHT sent us her favorite ice cream recipe and said to be sure to let the kids eat from the dasher with spoons to “test” the ice cream.

"I have to have crunchy in my ice cream. I love mint pistachio or cashew shakes. Rocky Road is my all-time favorite. If there is not anything crunchy like chocolate chips, nuts, M&Ms, etc. around, I’ll grab the best cereal we have in the house and pour it in. Grape nuts work great. However, I’ve done almost anything from Fruity Pebbles, Lucky Charms, and Fruit Loops to Frosted Flakes, and yes, plain ‘ole Cheerios. But, like Ryan has said, nothing beats a killer Banana Split. I still have to have that crunch in there with it."

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The biggest factor determining your auto loan status is your credit score.

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