Roy Connection July 2021

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e are so excited to get back to our traditions by bringing back our annual Roy Days celebration for you! This year’s theme is “We R Stronger Together.” If the past year has taught us anything, it is that community and being together is something we should treasure and appreciate after going a year without it. We have missed you!

WRITERS Roy Days Committee Miss Roy Scholarship Competition Vy Trinh Jenny Goldsberry Dr. Aaron T. Ward Hailey Minton

The Roy Days Committee and Roy City Staff have worked hard to provide great activities for the whole family. For more information, visit www.roydays. info or call us at 801-774-1048. Events will kick off on July 23rd, with an Art show viewing and will end August 6th and 7th at Roy West Park, with booths, entertainment, and activities.

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A particular event we are excited to bring back is our Salmon Bake. If you have attended in the past, you know why we are excited to bring it back!

If you haven’t been before, trust us, you won’t be disappointed! Roy City partners with Kent’s Market to offer the BEST fire grilled salmon around!

We have made some changes to the event to better serve the community.

The event will be held on Thursday, August 5th, at Emma Russell Park from 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. There will be live music and plenty of seating available.

Following the salmon bake, we will have our outdoor Movie in the Park.

The following food trucks will be at Movie Night: Pizza Cone Zone, Family Freeze Dry and Twisted Sugar! We will be showing the movie, “We are Marshall.” We have limited tickets available for the Salmon Bake, so make sure to get your tickets today at www.roydays.info by calling 801-7741048 or in person at Roy City Parks and Recreation at 1950 W. 4800 S. We have partnered with a local company, Bingham Bouncer, to provide activities, including an exciting Kids Fun Zone, with bounce house, rock wall, midway carnival games, laser tag, and much more. We believe you will find this accommodating to all ages at a very reasonable price. Be sure to take advantage of the pre-sale ticket deals! Visit www.roydays.info for more information.

Don’t miss out on all the fun! There is plenty of free parking at Roy West Park, and Hooper Water property, located at 2449 W. 4000 S. There will be access to the Hooper Water property from 4000 S. Roy Days would not be the success it is without the citizens of Roy, Roy High School, and our great sponsors. So, on behalf of the Roy Days Committee, we want to say: “Thank you.” We look forward to coming together as a community again. We invite you all to come out and celebrate the great city of Roy, because we truly believe that “WE R STRONGER TOGETHER.” Roy Days Committee July 2021 | royconnection.com 3

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JULY

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

What is your favorite summer hobby?

Melissa Spelts Owner

“Camping.

I love being outdoors in the mountains, especially if there is no cell service.”

Rhett Long Sales VP Vy Trinh Sales Leadership Kristina Case Graphic Design Robert Dodd Graphic Design of Roy Connection, and Ad Design

Summer produce guide Page 27

Ryan Spelts Owner/Publisher

“Swimming!”

CONTENTS 5 ROY DAYS 8 COMMUNITY

Calendar of Events

Art Contest

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Fresh Summer Produce-Eat Local and Support Utah Farmers

Read more about Julie Vo Weight's success story in the feature on page 19!

ON OUR COVER 18 Stories of Success Photo by Melissa Spelts

Kassie Baker Editor Crystal Rappleye Ad Design Abigail Rigby Ad Design Melinda Hortin Sales Scott Jones Sales Kim Crook Media Manager

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2021 WATER CONDITIONS From Roy Water Conservancy District

Because of a very hot and dry summer and fall in 2020, the year ended with low storage, and the winter did not produce the snow we need. We are currently in a D3 Extreme Drought condition and have approximately 50% less water than normal available to deliver. We have determined that we will end the water season early on October 1st due to the drought situation or sooner if usage continues to out-pace supply.

We will not be issuing Watering Permits for 2021 due to extreme drought conditions. Please delay installation of any new landscape projects until water conditions improve.

WATER CONSERVATION & RESTRICTIONS We have the same watering restrictions in place every year as we require all of our customers to practice water conservation. Our Board of Trustees has put the following restrictions in place for ALL customers of Roy Water Conservancy District:       

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Watering multiple times in a given day is NOT ALLOWED. Watering for excessive lengths of time is NOT ALLOWED. Failing to repair leaking water lines and sprinkler heads is a VIOLATION. Allowing secondary water to run waste down the gutter is NOT ALLOWED. Please MINIMIZE the amount of water spraying streets, sidewalks, or other hard-surface areas instead of landscape.

Any other use of secondary water deemed excessive or wasteful is a VIOLATION.

Please report any violations of these restrictions to our office at 801-825-9744. We all need to do our part to help with water conservation!

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Thursday, August 5th, 2021 10:00pm 4 man scramble- Limited to 15 teams Cost $35 per person Eagle Lake Golf Course 2927 W. 5200 S.

To register and for more information contact Eagle Lake Golf Course at 801-825-3467

Tickets are $1 (pre-sale or at the park).

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Entertainment Roy Days

Fireworks August 7th, 2021

Thursday at Emma Russell Park 4:30-9:30pm Friday at Roy West Park 5-7pm Saturday at Roy West Park 11am-7pm Headliner 7pm-fireworks

Show begins promptly at 10:00pm Fireworks will be shot off from Eagle Lake Golf Course but can be viewed throughout the city.

Cannot view at the golf course.

Roy Days 5th annual Roy City Art Council

Art Show Youth: 12-18 YRS $5 per entry Junior: 6-11 YRS $2.5 per entry Entries must be received on July 21st between 11:00am-7:00pm

Monetary Prizes Enter at Southwest Library 2039 W 4000 S ART SHOW Viewing: July 23rd-August 7th

visit roydays.info for more information

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Roy Days Saturday July 31st 7:00am-11:00am

Open to all ages (12 and older are required to have a valid fishing license)

Roger Phil Burnett Meadow Creek Pond

4200 W 5075 S Roy, UT 84067 Prizes will be given for the biggest fish caught each hour

12:00pm-Finished

Cost: $80 (Preregister by July 31 at noon-Includes shirts $90 (Day of Event- Does NOT include shirts)

register online at roydays.info

Check-in Day of: 11:00am-11:45am (Pay fee and Receive Shirts)

For more information contact Coach Carolyn DeHoff at cadehoff@wsd.net or (801)-391-7480

Roy High Baseball Home Run Derby

Date: Saturday, August 7th

Time: 11AM – 3PM Location: Roy Days - Roy West Park Age Divisions: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U, 19 and Over

This home run derby is for baseball and softball players ages 8U and up. Players will be separated by age division/gender (8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U, 19 and Over).

Awards will be given in each age division and gender. Cost of the competition is $10 and all proceeds will go to support the Roy High Baseball Program. To register go to www.roydays.info

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JULY/AUGUST EVENTS ROY DAYS July 23 - Aug 7: Annual Community Art Show Displayed “Memories are Made of…” 2039 W. 4000 S. Please see library hours July 30: 2nd Annual Roy Days Golf Tournament 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Schneiter’s Riverside Golf Course, 5460 S. Weber Dr. July 31: Fishing Derby 7 - 11 a.m.

Roger Phil Burnett Meadow Creek Pond, 5075 S. 4200 W. Miss Roy Scholarship Competition 7 p.m. Roy High School Auditorium Aug 2: Splash Bash 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Roy Aquatic Center, 2977 W. 5200 S. Tickets $3 per person Aug 4: Employee Softball Game 6 - 9 p.m. Roy West Park Aug 5: Salmon Bake Dinner 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Emma Russell Park Bowery, limited presale tickets available. $10 per person FREE Concert in the Park 5 - 9:30 p.m.

Emma Russell Park Food Trucks 7:30 p.m. Pizza Cone Zone, Family Freeze Dry & Twisted Sugar. Emma Russell Park Outdoor Movie Night Showing, “We Are Marshall” 9:30 p.m. Emma Russell Park Aug 6: Art Show Displayed 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Southwest Library Fun Zone 5 - 8 p.m. Carnival games, bounce houses etc. Roy West Park, NW Soccer Field Vendor Booths 5 - 8 p.m.

Roy West Park, NE Soccer Field Live Entertainment 5 - 7 p.m.

Roy West Park, NE Soccer Field Glow Stomp 9 - 11 p.m.

Roy High School Tennis Courts. Tickets available at the goroyalsgo.net/eventtickets or at Roy Parks & Recreation Aug 7: Royal Pancake Breakfast 6:30 - 9 a.m. Roy Hope Community Center, 5051 S. 2000 W. Tickets available at the goroyalsgo.net/eventtickets or at Roy Parks & Recreation Roy Days Royal 5K Run/2 Mile Walk & Kids Fun Run 7 a.m. Roy City Fire Station, 5051 S. 2000 W. Info/Preregistration www.roydays.info Art Show Displayed 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Southwest Library. Awards presented at 11:30 a.m. Entries picked up by 3 p.m.

Roy West Park, 2900 W. 4650 S Emma Russell Park, 5700 S 4300 W

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Parade 9 a.m 1900 W. 5150 S. to 4200 S. Register at www.roydays.info Car Show 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Roy West Park, Field #3 Fun Zone- 5 - 8 p.m. Carnival games, bounce houses, etc. Roy West Park NW Soccer Field Vendor Booths 11 a.m - 9:30 p.m.

Roy West Park, NE Soccer Field Live Entertainment 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Roy West Park, NE Soccer Field Roy High Baseball Home Run Derby 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Roy West Park, SW Lacrosse Field, Fee to play - pay at the park. Register at www.roydays.info Cornhole Tournament 12 p.m.

Roy West Park, NW Soccer Field Register at www.roydays.info 3 on 3 Lacrosse Tournament 12 p.m. Roy West Park, SW Soccer Field. Fee to play - pay at the park.

Register at www.roydays.info Dew Tour Professional Skate Demo & Autographs 12 - 1 p.m.

Roy West Park Skate Park Kids Workshop 1 – 5 p.m. While supplies last. Roy West Park Skatepark Competition 1 p.m.

Roy West Park Skate Park Info/Pre-registration www.roydays.info 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 12 p.m.

Roy West Park, NE Basketball Court Info/Pre-registration www.roydays.info Youth Fish Grab 2 - 3 p.m.

Roy West Park, NW Soccer Field Info/Pre-registration at www.roydays.info Spike-Ball Tournament 5 p.m. Roy West Park, NW Soccer Field Info/Pre-registration www.roydays.info Watermelon Bash 7 p.m.

Roy West Park, Field #3 FREE Watermelon first 100 people Fireworks Dark (Approx. 10 p.m.)

Sponsored by Staker Parsons Launched from Eagle Lake Golf Course. Can be viewed throughout the city, including Roy West Park

FUN THINGS TO DO June 5 - Aug 21: Ramp Free Saturdays July 2: First Friday Art Stroll “Traces of the West” @ Downtown Ogden July 4: Independence Day July 7 & 14: Music on the Plaza @ Junction July 11 - 14: Pioneer Days Activities / Rodeo July 11: LDS Devotional @ Ogden Tabernacle 6 p.m.

Monday Night Movies @ MWC Park July 13: Special Kids Rodeo @ Lorin Farr Park July 15: All about Succulents @ Ogden Botanical Gardens 6 - 8 p.m. Call USU Extension for questions (801) 399-8200 July 18: Lindquist Pops Concert & eFireworks @ WSU Duck Pond Dusk July 24: Pioneer Day | North Ogden Community Band Concert Aug 2 - 6: The Great Ogden Art Hunt @ Eccles Art Center 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m Aug 4: Wasatch Audubon Bird Walk @ Antelope Island Aug 6 - 7: Roy Days Aug 6: Open Studio Night @ The Monarch 6 - 9 p.m.

Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll @ Downtown Ogden 6 - 9 p.m.

Gallery Stroll @ Union Station 6 - 9 p.m.

August 7: The Gourmet Market @ The Monarch 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

For more Roy Days information visit www.roydays.info

facebook.com/roycitydays

@roy_days Southwest Library, 2039 W. 4000 S. Roy High School, 2150 W. 4800 S.

Aug 11 - 14: Weber County Fair @ Golden Spike Event Center 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Aug 25: Country Dance @ Union Station 8:30 - 10 p.m.

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Miss Roy

2021 Scholorship Competition Ami Jensen is 17 years

Megan Lippold is 20

Marisa Weiker is 18 years

Kailey Brown is a

Emily Rich is 17 years old

Talia Hill is 21 years old.

old and will be a senior at Roy High School. After graduation, Ami plans on attending Weber State University to pursue her goal of becoming a History Teacher.

old. She is the daughter of Dean and Joy Weiker. She graduated from Roy High School in 2020. Marisa is currently attending Weber State University and plans to become a physical therapist.

and a senior at Roy High School. She is the daughter of Wendell and Michelle Rich. After graduation, Emily plans to further her education and major in speech pathology.

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years old and a Roy High School graduate. She is the daughter of Melissa Lippold. Megan plans to attend OWATC for cosmetology with hopes to open her own salon.

2021 Roy High School Graduate. She is the daughter of Jason and Holli Brown. Kailey plans to continue her education at Weber State University in the Fall pursue a degree in health sciences.

She is the daughter of Trenton and Joni Hill. She graduated from Roy High School in 2018. Talia is currently attending Weber State University, in pursuit of a nursing degree.

Saturday, July 17, 2021 - 7 p.m.

Roy High School Adult Ticket (11 yrs and up) $800 Pre-sale • $1000 at the door Youth Ticket (3 to 10 yrs old) $600 Pre-sale • $800 at the door (2 yrs and younger free) Tickets are for sale from any of the candidates. If you do not know any of the candidates, you may text Janet at 801-698-5168 before July 30th, or you can Venmo @Miss-Roy with your name and number of adult/youth tickets, and we will have your tickets at will-call. If you have additional questions, please email missroycompetition@gmail.com.

Aubrey Tsosie is 22

years old and is a Roy High School graduate.

She is a master esthetician and plans to continue her education at Weber State this Fall.

Maddison Wilde is 20

years old and is a Juan Diego Catholic High School Graduate. She is the daughter of Blythe and Tony Wilde and is a sister of 6 siblings. Maddison will be attending Weber State University this Fall with her two brothers and plans on becoming a history teacher.

Emelie Garcia is the

daughter of Cecilia and Danny Garcia. Emelie is attending Roy High School and will be graduating in 2022. Emelie is also going to the OWATC to earn her CNA.

Haley Slater is 18 years

old and a graduate of the Utah Military Academy. She is the daughter of Nathan and Melanie Slater. Haley plans on attending Southern Utah University to pursue a degreein nursing.

Kaylee Blakely is 17 years

old and is the daughter of Robert and Leesa Blakely.

Kaylee will be a senior at Roy High this next year.

Kaylee is busy as a Roy High Cheerleader and works as a tumbling coach and Veterinarian Assistant.

Her future includes medical school, where she plans to become a pediatrician.

Tausha Nelson is 17 years old. She is the daughter of Clint and Shelly Nelson.

Tausha is a senior at Roy High School where she is a student body officer over spirit. After graduation, she plans on pursuing a degree in elementary school education.

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ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN UTAH

Stories of Success

BY VY TRINH AND JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Read until the very end to see how you can help a local museum keep a collection of stories just like the ones you’re about to read.

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ust because Asian American and Pacific Islander month is over, it doesn’t mean we’ve stopped appreciating their stories of triumph. This month, we at Connection Publishing want to highlight some very important histories that happened right here. Read until the very end to see how you can help a local museum keep a collection of stories just like the ones you’re about to read.

The first Asian immigrants came to the area thanks to the railroad. Chinese workers made the journey halfway across the world to build the transcontinental railroad. They were there when the Golden Spike was hammered in Ogden to mark the final touch on the railroad; once it was complete, they helped build stations along the railroad. Ogden Union Station was only the second building in the area, and it was largely built thanks to the help of these Chinese immigrants who stayed to see the project through.

Some workers stayed in the foreign state of Utah for good. The Union Station Museum has kept a record of some of these early first-generation Asian people in the area. Some sold tableware and others sold cuisine, but all of their early merchandise reflected their home country’s culture. Many stayed at the Marion Hotel while they ran their businesses along 25th street. You can visit the museum and read about the stories of these first entrepreneurs. In this article, we’ll focus on contemporary examples of successful people in the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

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THU NGUYEN left Vietnam to move to the United States

years ago. She and her husband raised two children and put them both through college. Eventually, they saved up enough of their hard-earned cash to open their own business, which had been their dream from the beginning. They opened a nail salon in Roy, Utah. First, it was called TJ Nails, but now, it’s known as Royal Nail and Lashes. She has a tremendous entrepreneurial spirit. Her name is Thu, pronounced “like the number two,” she often tells clients. One time, someone asked her, “You’re number two? Then who’s number one?”

Thu thought quickly on her feet and replied, “The customer is number one!” While it started as a joke, it’s also her business practice.

Lately, more and more salons have moved into the area since Thu started her business, which was the first of its kind. She’s had many opportunities to move, to try and avoid competition, but she welcomes others to follow in her footsteps. Since she feels lucky to have “made it,” she won’t stand in the way of someone else having the same opportunity. Plus, her salon has been around for 20 years now. “I want my customers to know that I’m not going anywhere,” Thu says, so she won’t move from her location at 1916 West 5600 South. Her customers are loyal too and have stayed with her through minor moves around the town and salon renovations. In fact, it was actually a client of Thu’s that recommended her to be highlighted in this issue. Thu loves Roy because Roy loves her back. She says

she won’t be retiring soon either, because she would just miss her customers. Her hours are limited, so you’ll have to schedule an appointment with her weeks in advance.

L-R: Benjamin Founa and family, Thu Nguyen, Henrick Le and family

JULIE VO WEIGHT is the daughter of two

biracial parents. Both her mother and her father were born to Vietnamese mothers and absent American fathers, who were serving in the US military. As a result, her parents were bullied for having single mothers and faced racism for being mixed race. The only way they survived all the criticism was by working really hard. Eventually, they moved to Utah with their two youngest children, Julie and her brother Tony.

In North Ogden, Julie’s mom continued to work while raising her children. She is Julie’s greatest inspiration because she gave her daughter greater opportunities by moving to a new country. When Julie turned 18, her mom asked her what she wanted to do with her life. She said that she wanted to serve in the military. Her mom was surprised but supported her choice completely. Julie joined the National Guard soon after. While serving, she also received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Just like her mom, Julie applied her strong work ethic to her service and is currently First Lieutenant for the Army National Guard and Agent for the Major crimes unit with the State Bureau of Investigations. Julie is very young for her rank but also very deserving.

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Her brother, Tony, also chose to serve in the military. Both of their parents are the result of war, but they serve to show their patriotism for this country. Now, Julie gives back to the country that gave her so much opportunity as an immigrant child.

KEVIN NGUYEN immigrated to the states five years ago

from Vietnam. At first, he was very frustrated with his entrylevel job. He knew he couldn’t afford to go to college in the U.S. with his pay. One particularly frustrating day, he came home from work early, and on his way, he saw an eighteen wheeler with an advertisement for the National Guard on the side. The ad said the National Guard could help pay for college, which was just what he needed. After only a year in the country, he met with a recruiter and signed a contract.

After six months of initial military training, Kevin began studying finance at Weber State University. His original plan was to transfer to the University of Utah after a year, but he liked WSU so much he ended up staying the full four years. Not only did he never pay a penny for tuition, but his housing was also covered. He also got an ROTC minor. In the summers, he went to more army training. They sent him to places like Fort Knox or Fort Bragg to train. While he balanced his military duties, he was also a fantastic student with a 3.98 grade point average. “I spent all four years in the library and in the gyms,” Kevin jokes. He often helped his struggling classmates study too. His study habits paid off, literally. Kevin earned scholarships that financed study abroad programs in Japan and Korea. Now, he’s recently graduated, stationed in Florida, and on his way to second lieutenant.

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wanted to start his own business. His parents L-R: Julie Vo immigrated from Tonga in the 70s. Ever Weight, mom since he could remember, they ran their own Jumy Nguyen landscaping business. So, he longed to follow and brother in their footsteps. Then, one day at one Tony Vo, Kevin of their neighborhood cookouts, someone Nguyen & fiance suggested to Benjamin that he start selling his shredded pork, macaroni salad, and chicken plates. Sharing food came natural to him because it was part of his cultural traditions. However, he was hesitant to start a business around it. “Running a restaurant was the last thing I thought I’d be doing,” he says. He tested the waters anyway, selling his first plates at Heritage Days. Then, it became a second job, where he’d visit various farmer’s markets on his day off to sell more plates. Eventually, he leased a storefront, running the business with his wife and daughter. He named it Leila’s Luau after his daughter. Next, they tried out a food truck. In the end, they went for a brick-and-mortar location at 2107 West 1700 South.

It opened at the tail end of 2019, which surprisingly turned out to be a blessing.

2020 hit a lot of industries hard, but the food truck particularly suffered. Meanwhile, at the brick-and-mortar, the Syracuse community got behind them and supported them through the pandemic. Plus, Benjamin felt like his newest installment was truest to his culture. Growing up, family celebrations were enriched with food. Weddings, graduations, and even funerals are centered around food. With a food truck, customers came for the food, but with a restaurant, customers stayed for the conversation.

“That’s been one of the best things about getting into a brickand-mortar,” Benjamin says. “I get to know their families.

Something I would never be able to do with a food truck.”

They’ve been doing so well now, they’ve hired employees, mostly from Syracuse High School.

HENRICK LE moved to Utah in 2001 after being born and

raised in Vietnam. At the time, he didn’t even speak English.

He hit the ground running and started school. He remembers his first day he went to class instead of lunch. His teacher tried to explain to him it was lunchtime, but he didn’t understand and simply smiled back. So, his teacher took him by the hand into the lunchroom. That left an impression on Henrick because in Vietnam teachers weren’t so friendly.

As he made more friends, he wanted to be a part of American culture. Henrick thought a great way to embrace the culture and community would be to join the military. His own grandfather was a Major in the South Vietnamese Army.

Growing up, his grandpa told him war stories that inspired Henrick to follow in his footsteps.

“If my grandpa can do it, I can too,” he told himself. So, he improved his English and signed a contract with Army National Guard in 2009, and now he serves in 4th ID MCP-OD under 204th Maneuver Brigade of the Utah National Guard. His mentors helped him study English and go to college.

Once, his mom asked him, “Why don’t you study hard and be a businessman instead?” That just wasn’t what he wanted.

“I’m serving my community in a different way,” he told her.

“I want to be successful in the military with the flag on my shoulder. That’s my dream come true.” Henrick has also found

a sense of camaraderie, because now he knows what unity really means. His unit is his family, and he’s proud he chose to serve alongside them. They are a counterpart to the 4th infantry division too, so he’s connected with people serving in the Army overseas. His unit was deployed with 4th Infantry Division in 2019 to support the Resolution Support Mission in Afghanistan.

Now, he’s a captain in the National Guard. He has a wife and five-year-old daughter, and they live together in Roy. “Without them, I would be unable to serve the country and the community,” Henrick says.

To close, we at Connection Publishing are asking for your help on behalf of the Union Station Museum. Curator Holly Andrew is in the process of creating an exhibit called “Ogden at its Core,” to tell the stories of early residents. Lately, her focus has been on the Asian immigrants. She’d like to solicit your help to understand their personal histories. So, if you think you can help her, drop by the Union Station Museum to share what you know.

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As juice dripped down my chin, I’d try to inhale to keep as much as the liquid gold from escaping my mouth as I could.

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Conduct the tap test: If it sounds hollow, it will be juicy!

Elongated watermelons taste more watery, rounder ones are sweeter.

Give it a sniff! A ripe peach should smell exactly how you want it to taste. Another way to tell is to wrap your hand around the peach and gently squeeze it to see if the flesh gives. Doing it this way prevents the fruit from getting bruised with your finger or thumb if it is ripe.

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