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n human history, there is rarely a time when a single event changes the foundation on how we all live. This Covid-19 virus pandemic has shaken the very core of our way of life. Our travel, work, school, and social involvements have all been disrupted! Our buying habits shattered! Even our family traditions have been altered! It is hard to believe that an object so small can have such a large impact on us. But it is here, in Roy City, and it will take time to find normalcy after this terrible infection is gone.
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Roy City government has been forced to adjust, just like you, in how it balances our public service "Our country, responsibilities and public health necessities. state, and The focus of our efforts must include the health community are and welfare of our residents and employees. working through This event has forced the city to cancel or a difficult time. postpone important events and activities. Even traditional city events that are scheduled are We will get now being reviewed. Be patient with us. We through this, of are traveling through unchartered territory. that, I’m sure!" These adjustments are temporary, and when appropriately cleared to return to normal, we will do so. Just know that any adjustments will be based on safeguarding the public and employees. Our country, state, and community are working through a difficult time. Although other parts of the country are realizing devastating impacts from this virus, we are not immune, but we can hold back this raging storm if we continue doing what we have been asked to do. It is working! This is not the first time this country has experienced such a deadly pandemic. But, unlike previous wars on humanity, we have in our ranks skilled medical and health personnel, improved technology, and unprecedented communications. No other time in human history has a society been more equipped to handle such an elusive enemy. However, all these resources serve no purpose unless everyone does their part to remove this plague from our shores. It starts by keeping an appropriate distance from each other and washing our hands. We will get through this, of that, I’m sure! We must rely on the professional skills of our health and medical personnel to lead us out of this crisis. Please, don’t be complacent in our responsibilities to help end this pandemic. Be safe and stay at home if possible. Robert Dandoy, Mayor
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The Connection Publishing Team Meet the people behind the pages of our magazines! We asked our staff what their favorite thing about living in Utah is. Ryan Spelts Publisher/Owner Melissa Spelts Owner
Rhett Long Sales VP
"I LOVE the mountains!"
Vy Trinh Sales Leadership
Cooking with Kids Recipes pg 28
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Kristina Case Graphic Design
The Bright Side to Uncertain Times. Pg 16
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COMMUNITY Calendar of Events A Look Back Dear Royals "Class of 2020"
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Stevens-Henager College I-Float Sensations Stevens-Henager College Spotlight Wasatch Peaks Credit Union Is My Child Ready for Soccer Competition
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RECIPES Cooking with Kids
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Roy City Updates Have you noticed?
Would you join us?
Have you noticed the signs throughout the city? Roy Communities that Care has been spreading joy and happiness in our community! During this difficult time, the coalition collaborated with Weber-Morgan Health Department’s (WMHD) for an opportunity to socially connect and support others, while maintaining a safe physical distance campaign. The coalition had yard signs made with hopeful and positive messages. They are posted throughout the city in hopes of brightening your day and making you smile. See how many different messages you can find! This is their way of creating CommUNITY.
This is a new time for our community to navigate. The coalition is working on ways to decrease risk factors and increase protective factors to strengthen the youth in our community, therefore, making our community stronger as a whole.
Speaking of CommUNITY The Roy CTC is all about building CommUNITY. Their vision is for a compassionate, accepting community where all people work together to create a safe and healthy environment for all.
Come hear what they are working on! You may want to be part of the Roy CTC or maybe you would like to just help out on certain projects, such as posting yard signs to create a spark of joy in someone just passing by. Come be a voice and share your ideas!
The Roy CTC meets virtually on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. For a link to the meeting, email Janaet@weberhs.org. @RoyUtahCTC
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BY ROY BUSINESS ADVISORY Studio 48 Dance Cheer & Tumbling moved to Roy in 2006 from Hooper. They are located in Kent’s Plaza on the corner of 5600 S. and 3500 W. Studio 48 is under the direction of Dallas Draper. She was a Fremont Silverline Drill Mistress, Weber State University Dancer, and has coached Rocky Mtn. Jr High Cheer and Roy High Royalaire Drill for 10 years. She took the Royalaires to their first ever state title in 2007 and 3rd place in 2008. Studio 48 offers competition and non-competitive classes in Jazz/Ballet, Hip Hop, Cheerleading, and Tumbling. They have classes for young dancers starting at 20 months through 18 years! Studio 48 is organized, fun, and a wonderful, positive environment for kids to grow and learn dance. You can registeronline at www.Studio48Dance.com or call for questions at 801-985-2221.
Invision Computers offers brand-name desktops - including their own custom-designed and -built Invision Computer notebooks, laptops, and servers. In addition to computer sales, they offer extensive service and support. Services include computer repair, data recovery, screen replacement, hardware installation/replacement, web design, and network and printer setup. Recently, they have added web cams, headsets with microphones, bluetooth adapters etc., to their stock. Their trained computer repair technicians know the ins and outs of various computer brands, can identify problems, and will offer affordable solutions that are right for you. Invision Computers employees can help you get set up to work from home or help your students get set up for home school. Call them today at 801-779-3022, or stop by 4655 S. 1900 W. #5 in Roy.
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We All Live Downstream
Curb Cutting
c. The width of the existing approach, including the downward cut
As we approach spring and summer, Roy City would like to offer a friendly reminder that the gutters and storm drains are for runoff water 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 ponds, causing unnaturally high levels of nutrients that can harm aquatic wildlife.
d. The location and width of the proposed cut. NOTE: The total width of an approach cannot exceed 30% of the total width of the property; it also cannot be any closer than 4’6” from where the side property line would meet the curb
The Roy City storm water system runs through Meadow Creek fishing 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.
Before you cut the curb to widen your drive approach, please be aware that a permit is required. To obtain a Curb Cut Permit, it requires a few things to be done: 1. Draw up a site plan. A site plan is a bird’s eye view of your property, in this case, more of the front yard. It doesn’t have to be professionally done, just as long as it has the following dimensions: b. The width of the property
2. Bring/send the Site Plan to the City Planner for approval. (City Planner can be found at City Hall 5051 S. 1900 W., or via email at sparkinson@royutah.org, or, if you have any questions, call him at 801-774-1027)
Please contact the Roy City Public Works Department to report violations at 801-774-1090. After hours, please call Weber Dispatch at 801-629-8221. Our current storm water ordinance is on our website at www.royutah.org.
3. Once approved or denied, you will receive a copy of the site plan. (A denial will have an explanation and/ or things that can be done to get it approved) 4. When you receive an Approved Site Plan, bring/send the Site Plan to Public Works at 2626 W. 5525 S., or via email at publicworks@royutah.org, or if you have any questions, call (801) 774-1090 to obtain the permit. a. This permit costs nothing. However, because the curb is owned by the city, all work must be done by a licensed contractor. b. The permit will require their contractor’s state license number. c. The work needs to meet city standards and will be inspected by the city.
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OFFICIAL CITY NOTICE New Summer Hours begin May 25th (Covid-19 restrictions apply)
Business By Phone Monday - Thursday Fridays 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Business in person by appointment only. The drive-thru window will be open for utility payments during summer business hours.
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 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
Ten Days Late If you have lost track of time like we have at the Spelts’ home, you may not realize that this magazine is 10 days late this month. But, if you did notice, we wanted to let you know that it is late for a reason. Obviously, the world is in turmoil due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We want send our love and support to those who may have lost someone; we can’t imagine your pain. We also want to say thank you to those who work on the front lines. We are in awe of you and your service. We also want to share our love for our fellow businesses that have been effected greatly during this troubling time. We stand with you. We delayed publication of the magazine to hopefully allow for our supporting businesses to re-open or to at least have a plan. It proved to be a good decision. We are so grateful for each of our advertisers and our employees who work hard to make this magazine a reality. We hope each of you stays safe and makes the effort to support our advertisers and all of our local businesses in any way you can. Ryan and Melissa Spelts Connection Publishing
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 Welcome to our new, monthly Council’s Corner. My father was self-employed. My brother is a self-employed owner/operator of a Layton restaurant. My son is an owner and co-owner of several different successful businesses. That is why I was excited when the Mayor appointed me to the Economic Development Committee. It is the committee's assignment to help existing businesses and attract new business to the Roy City landscape. The committee, in two years, has established a small business loan program for startup businesses. The committee has also established a Business Advisory Board, which consists of local business people. The board is currently working on rolling out a marketing campaign this spring to help keep more sales tax revenues in Roy City. Without sales tax revenues, services could slip, and there will be a need for taxes to be raised. A tax increase is something nobody wants. Support our local businesses as we rebound from the recent pandemic. Bryon Saxton, City Council
City Council Meetings Please watch our Roy City Facebook page for city Updates.
This "months" meeting will be available on You Tube. For those who wish to make comments, please email admin@royut.org for a link to the Zoom chats.
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The Roy Complex is currently closed. We miss you and are looking forward to the day that we can re-open and have you back at our facility. If you would like to be notified as to any updates to our facility, please email your name and email address to thill@royutah.org
Stay healthy and safe.
Parks & Recreation Memorial Day Cemetery Maintenance Schedule In preparation for Memorial Day, grave decorations will be removed by city crews on Thursday, May 21st, for mowing and maintenance. Decorations will not be removed again by city crews until Thursday, June 4th, in order to allow for decorations to be displayed the week of Memorial Day. Please be sure to remove decorations by Wednesday evening, June 3th, to avoid having them disposed of. For more information, please call 801-774-1040.
ROY CITY RECREATION
WFFL Tackle Football Registration 2020 Registration will take place the month of June!
We will be sending updated information about registration regularly through our royrecreation.com email system. If you are not on that list and want more information about tackle football, please email parksandrec@royutah.org
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Walking Walking Stadium Stadium Tour Tour
How it works
1. Strap on your Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, etc. (anything that can count steps) 2. Go for a wallk 3. At the end of the day insert the miles walked into the Roy Rec survey 4. Roy Recreation will add everyone's miles together and see how many football stadiums we can "walk to" as a city! Las Vegas Raiders- 456 miles Denver Broncos- 510 miles Arizona Cardinals- 693 miles Los Angeles Chargers- 732 miles Los Angeles Rams- 732 miles San Francisco 49ers- 790 miles Seattle Seahawks- 809 miles Kansas City Chiefs- 1074 miles Minnesota Vikings- 1234 miles Dallas Cowboys- 1260 miles Chicago Bears- 1393 miles Green Bay Packers- 1488 miles Houston Texans- 1515 miles Indianpolis Colts- 1534 miles Tennessee Titans- 1616 miles Cincinnati Benals- 1643 miles
Detroit Lions- 1655 miles Cleveland Browns- 1721 miles New Orleans Saints- 1777 miles Pittsburgh Steelers- 1835 miles Atlanta Falcons- 1862 miles Buffalo Bills- 1900 miles Carolina Panthers- 2021 miles Baltimore Ravens- 2075 miles Washington Redskins- 2079 miles Philadelphia Eagles- 2137 miles New York Giants- 2159 miles New York Jets- 2159 miles acksonville Jaguars- 2208 miles Tampa Bay Buccaneers- 2321 miles New England Patriots- 2354 miles Miami Dolphins- 2510 miles
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Adopt-A-Trail Are you looking for something to do outside with the family or some friends during this crazy time? How about Adopting a Trail in Roy! The trails of Roy City provide a wondrous and beautiful experience for all who explore them. However, to ensure the future of the trails, it requires the efforts of many to protect and preserve them. Taking on the stewardship of a trail is a privilege, and it is important that the adopter take the responsibilities of maintaining the trail seriously. We are here to provide guidance and assistance when you are faced with key or larger issues. Please understand that adopting a trail puts you as the first line of protection of a very special and natural resource.
How the Program Works The Roy City Parks and Recreation Department and Beautification Committee will assist you in determining which trail will benefit most from your efforts and will be most convenient for your volunteers.
Maintenance efforts will be tailored to your adopted trail and may include: • Clearing fallen trees and weeds • Litter pickup • Clear brush • Report graffiti & illegal activity • Identify major concerns (washouts, signage, slides, fallen trees) To adopt a section, all you have to do is read the Adopt-a-Trail Guidelines, then fill out and submit the Adopta-Trail Application. You can find all of these at https://www.royutah.org/367/Adopt-A-Trail.
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MAY Calendar of Events SCHOOL EVENTS School closures have been extended to the end of the school year. Teachers will continue to educate students via online learning platforms while at home.
LIBRARY EVENTS
Updates from Governor Gary Herbert Utah is aiming to reopen restaurants and Gyms and resume elective surgeries in early May. The plan is contingent on continued adherence to hygiene and social distancing rules. This plan unveiled by Gov. Herbert is set to gradually reopen the economy. Visit governor. utah.gov for the most up-to-date information.
Weber County Library has digital access for everyone!
State Parks
Although Weber County Library System operations have been altered in response to COVID-19, the Library System is still at your fingertips – anytime, anywhere. Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, download music, and stream movies from our digital collection. The Library digital collection features materials for people of all ages and are easily downloaded to a wide variety of devices. Access to these materials is free to anyone with a Weber County Library card.
Utah State Parks are currently open - with some limitations where local health orders are in place. Visit https://stateparks. utah.gov/2020/03/16/covid-19-updates/ for a chart of which parks and amenities at parks are currently open.
For those who do not yet have a library card, librarians are standing by, ready to sign people up by phone. Call to get your card and start reading, listening, and watching.
National Parks All Utah National Parks are listed as closed as of 4/25. On 4/22 President Trump announced they will reopen, but there is not a timeline to say when this will take effect. Visit https://www.nps. gov/state/ut/index.htm for the most up to date information.
Phone Number to Call for a Library Card: 801-337-2673 Librarians are also available by phone to assist with downloading questions.
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Phone Number to Call for Download Help: 801-337-2671 Telephone Service Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. -5 p.m. Visit our website to browse digital resources and receive updated COVID-19 information.
FUN THINGS TO DO All the races are canceled but don’t let that keep you from running. Join a virtual race by visiting https://tinyurl.com/RaceVirtual Join in on a free Hansen Art Studio Art Class on Facebook! Drop off your extra food or supplies and pick up what you need at the Tri-City Exchange at 2067 North Washington Blvd Ogden Utah.
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Mariah Carey –"When I watch TV and see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can’t help but cry. I mean, I’d love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff." Al Gore –"It isn’t pollution that’s harming the environment. It’s the impurities in our air and water that are doing it." George W. Bush –"It’s no exaggeration to say that the undecided in this election could go one way or the other." ROTC Instructor –"We don’t necessarily discriminate. We simply exclude certain types of people." Joe Theisman (NFL Quarterback) –"The word genius isn’t applicable in football. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein." Bill Clinton –"If we don’t succeed, we run the risk of failure."
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DEAR ROYALS "CLASS OF 2020"
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This isn’t what we had planned. Traditions have been thrown out the window. Expectations have been suppressed. Feelings of disappointment are rampant.
n a time when we should be cheering you on at your sporting events, applauding you during your musical performances, anticipating the next twist in your theatre production, or creating those senior moments you’ve watched others create, we are keeping our distance to stay safe and healthy. During this time, our cheers for each of you are louder, and our clapping is more energetic; our hearts go out to each of you as we stand by your side, commending you for your hard work to reach this point. Take a moment to reflect on the past 12 years; it’s been full of laughs, tears, achievements, and life lessons, which no virus can take from you. Celebrate your success and achievement! Congratulations! We are proud of the determination and hard work you have all expected of yourself to get to this point. Even though this isn’t how it was supposed to be, we commend you on your resilience and adaptability to making YOUR year a mark in history and paving the path for those who will follow. Franklin D. Roosevelt gave the following words of encouragement:
“Yours is not the task of making your way in the world, but the task of remaking the world which you will find before you.” Each of you created the confident and capable atmosphere at Roy High this year, and we thank you! We challenge each of you to continue on this path of making the world yours, by unleashing your ROAR. “Choose to Roar” as you continue on your journey! We will always be cheering you on! Once a Royal, ALWAYS a Royal! Thank you, Class of 2020!
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Grandmother Jones’s Flowers BY MELISSA SPELTS Springtime is known for its green yards, baby animals, warmer days, and beautiful flowers. Back in the day, Roy resident, Elizabeth V. Jones, was known for her flowers that lined the long pathway to her home from the street. On each side of the path, were identical flower bushes of bridal wreathes, snowballs, and lilacs. There were holly hocks, bachelor buttons, pink morning glories, poppies, peonies, white variegated lilies, verbenas, larkspurs, as well as red, yellow, and moss roses. Mrs. Jones was so sweet and loved to share bouquets of flowers with little children to enjoy. It was said that no child left her place without a small bouquet. She would say, “Aye lass, or lad, come now, remember to get you some posies before you go ‘ome. I shan’t cut them until you are right ready to leave, so they will not wilt.” She always made time to share her flowers. Can you imagine the cute chubby fingers of children taking home these colorful bundles of flowers? Everyone had their favorite flower. Little girls loved holly hocks because they looked like dancing dolls. With a little imagination, pansies had small faces and created hours of fun for a child. Grandma Jones’s house was a magical place to be. She made everyone feel welcome and loved. Many great memories were created down that beautiful path to Grandma Jones’s house History provided by Roy, Utah: Our Home Town by Rose & Ida Dalton
Have a special Roy history moment you would like to share? We would love to hear from you. Please contact melissa@connectionpub.com
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UNCERTAIN TIMES Quarantine has led to more time to slow down and connect with others differently.
BY HAILEY MINTON A woman asked me on a Facebook group page what my COVID-19 experience has been like. A moment of reflection led me to nail down this lesson: Don’t dwell on the things I can't control and do my utmost to create ideal situations with the things that I can. Golden moments have materialized in conjunction with the trying times. It seems like the residents of Roy are absolutely making the best out of the things they can control. One example is Marjean Jolley, who is a local photographer. She started going to people’s homes to take family photos after families began to shelter in place. She is the woman behind the camera for each photo of a Roy family on the cover of the magazine! Marjean is a part of a photographer Facebook group, and this idea for front porch portraits began circling around once quarantine began to isolate families. Marjean loves what she does, and she felt she could use her talent as a way to lift others up. “It creates a little bit of fun and joy,” she said, and that seems to be something valuable in these times. She has a lens that allows her to take family photos from the road, and she loves chatting with families while maintaining adequate distance between them. “It’s so fun catching families in their joy and having fun.” Having a camera in hand is therapy for her, and she has been doing these portraits for free and emailing families the galleries of the photos she takes.
THE EFFECTS OF HOME LIFE It seems that a major positive has been how families have been connecting more with each other lately. Brody Abshire jokingly said, “I found out I have a 13-year-old daughter that
lives with me.” Indeed, families are spending substantially more time at home now. Melissa Lynn Snow has noticed her kids are fighting a lot less, and she thinks the contributing factors have been more rest, less stress, and more time with mom. “They are serving each other too. I seriously see a night and day difference in their attitudes when they serve each other. They really like reading to and working alongside each other.” Becca Cain has noticed her kids are playing with their toys together more. There is “more imagination, more family time, more walks and bike rides, and my house is sparkly clean.” Jennifer Mayer Devine noticed that her kids seem happier, even though they still have school work, and her youngest gets her work done in three days instead of five. Jeni Burgu is a stay at home mom, so staying at home hasn’t been a drastic change. She has focused more of her effort to eliminate mindlessly scrolling on social media and using her time to develop her hobbies, like playing the piano, playing outside with her daughter and dog, and learning a new language. “I’ve wanted to learn Italian since I was preteen, and I decided now is the perfect time. I use an app on my phone that’s totally free. I’ve learned more in the last 12 days than I did a whole semester at college learning Spanish.” Melissa Beyer is a 1st grade teacher used to working 10 - 12 hours each day and being mentally and physically exhausted. “This old way of life left me little time to take care of myself. Now, I'm still teaching, but I have time to get plenty of sleep.” She now eats a meal for breakfast instead of grabbing a granola bar on her way out the door. She has had more time to make meals and try new recipes. She has also started May 2020 | royconnection.com 17
walking five miles a day. “I’ve greeted and been greeted by so many friendly people walking on the path.” She is taking time to enjoy the flowers in the yard and have game nights with her family. “We played Life twice in one night! We haven't played that game in about 15 years. I'm realizing that my normal life was too busy. I don't like the pandemic, but I am enjoying having to slow down and relish in the simple things that mean so much.” Wendy Miller Barker has also enjoyed getting to relax more and spend more time with family. “Before, it was rush, rush, rush!!!” she said. A few moms, including Tarica Bostick, have been potty training children during quarantine. Talk about ideal timing to stay at home, when fresh clothes and toilets are close at hand! She has also enjoyed taking her dogs on walks every day, being home with her babies, and eating more home cooked meals. Julia Giddens has also enjoyed going for a lot more walks, and Melissa Faulkner has found eating home-cooked meals over fast food to be a positive. Valerie Barsnick went for a bike ride one evening and saw “so many families outside using their yards and playing with their kids, brothers, sisters, and dogs. It’s so nice to see this.”
SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook groups have been a Roy community resource, even before the Coronavirus pandemic effected so many lives. But with the change in circumstances, some residents have really turned to digital resources to take care of each other. Sandra Dowd has seen how the community has come together as a real positive. If you haven’t joined already, the Facebook group, Roy Utah Community, is a great way to connect with your Roy neighbors. If you have a need, ask! If you can help in any way, offer! If you see something good happening in your area, share! As I’ve interacted and seen others interact in this group, I realized that this is what it means to love our neighbor. The good that comes from these groups will extend beyond the COVID-19 situation. Social media has also been source of a lot of fun ideas. One mom said she has built upon what she has seen others do. She and her family have started having themed days. They had a Hawaii day where they learned the Hula on YouTube, had fruit, smoothies, and Hawaiian haystacks; they got in their swim suits and laid beach towels on the carpet and watched Lilo and Stitch for a "movie on the beach." They’ve had a camping day where they roasted hot dogs and s’mores and a Disney Day where they make corn dogs and churros and took rides on virtual reality roller-coasters. Her daughter will be missing her 3rd grade economics fair so, instead, they will have an economics day and set up a little market where they will buy and sell from their living room. The community has shown its creativity, given the new parameters to live in other ways. Community members participated in egg hunts or teddy bear hunts, where families
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hid Easter eggs or teddy bears around their property that are visible from the road. Parents and children could then walk or drive by and try to find the hidden items. One neighborhood took to the streets with their chalk. People used their artistic talents to create sidewalk artwork their neighbors could enjoy… at least until the rain or sprinklers descended.
"IT HAS BEEN A TRYING TIME. HOWEVER, SOME AMAZING THINGS HAVE COME FROM SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SPENDING MORE TIME AT HOME."
FREE ONLINE COURSES More positives that have come from quarantine are the many online courses that are available for free for the time being. If you go to classcentral.com, skillshare.com, or coursera.org, there are seemingly endless options for growth. There have been some very funny memes online about different transformations that will take place because of corona quarantine. One of them showed before and after photos of dilapidated backyards that magically change into a lush landscape of gardening perfection. Jonnie Angel started a vegetable garden and said, “I tend to kill anything that doesn’t have a heartbeat. So, we’ll see.” If you feel at all like Jonnie, there is an introductory gardening course you can take through Oregon State University that could probably teach you a thing or two. Personally, I just finished a short little course on stop motion, and I loved it. If you find Trisha Zemp on Instagram and follow her directions in her “stop motion KIDS CAMP” post, she will give you access to the course for free! Look for my stop motion videos on social media this month, when we share some of the May recipes! The app I used is called Stop Motion, just in case you or your kids give it a try. We would love if you tagged us on social media so we could share your creations with the community! Our hearts go out to those who have been adversely affected by the Coronavirus. Let’s be real, there are a lot of terrible things that have come along with it. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, as of May 1, there have been 56,245 confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States. People who ultimately recover from the virus experience fevers, coughs, and poor health. Schools have shut down, businesses have closed, employees have been sent home, and everything seems to be canceled! Could we get a refund for April, please? I’m sure we could go on, but to sum it up in a few words... it has been a trying time. However, some amazing things have come from social distancing and spending more time at home. Focusing on the positive things happening within our communities has really lifted my soul, and I hope it has done the same for you!
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With a rich history in educating local students and helping them earn a variety of specialty degrees, Stevens-Henager is most proud of their job-placement percentages; many students are even placed with a job in their field and specialty before graduating. The school is locally renowned by the professionals within their specialties for turning out well educated, ready-for-work students, that are highly sought after. One of the biggest programs is that of Surgical Technologist, and Stevens-Henager is one of only a few schools in the state that offers it. This important program was created by first consulting the medical community and then putting local surgeons and medical professionals on the education advisory board to help determine the particulars of the curriculum. Students complete a three-month externship as part of their schooling. Students also determine what expertise they would like to pursue and focus on within that specialty for their externship, making the experience even more valuable and targeted to the student’s goals. The college is known for being efficient at getting students through their schooling quickly. An associate degree can be completed in as few as 19 months, and a bachelor’s degree in as few as 36 months. Students take one class at a time and complete each class
in 4 weeks, and the schedule can even be handled around a part- or full-time job. Stevens-Henager also offers a great nursing program, where it takes 25 months to become a Registered Nurse. In addition to these programs, StevensHenager also offers degrees in Medical Assisting, Business Administration, Software Development, and Network Security. Students’ tuition is allinclusive and covers not only classes but textbooks, and even a laptop that students can keep at the end of their schooling. For most programs, students can enroll and start within 4 weeks (the Nursing program is on a different schedule). Class sizes are kept small and feature handson learning wherever possible. The professional faculty at the college includes full-time teachers and program directors, plus some adjunct professors who come from the field they are teaching in. There is also a compliance department that helps the school and its programs stay consistent within their accreditation requirements. Here is a quote from one of their graduates that sums up the student experience nicely: “The one-on-one atmosphere and a smaller classroom setting more closely fit my learning style. I wanted to graduate ready for a career in a specific field as soon as possible. I wanted to be more marketable than the person next to me. StevensHenager was the answer for me.” Tiffany Donoho, Medical Specialties (AOS) Come and join us for great educational experience.
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Healthy NO Bake Cookies RECIPE FOUND AT ACOUPLECOOKS.COM, PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS
These are really good if your looking for a chocolate treat without all the sugar. 6 Tbs coconut oil (divided) ¼ c. plus 2 Tbsp peanut butter (divided) ¼ c. plus 1 Tbsp Grade A dark maple syrup (divided) ¼ c. dutch process (or dark) cocoa powder 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 pinch of kosher salt 1 c. rolled oats Place 9 cupcake liners into a muffin tin. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 5 tablespoons coconut oil and stir together 2 tablespoons peanut butter, ¼ c. maple syrup, ¼ c. cocoa powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 pinch of kosher salt. When fully combined, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup rolled oats. Spoon into cupcake liners. Refrigerate while making the peanut butter topping. In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together ¼ cup peanut butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Spoon the warm peanut butter mix over the chocolate oat mixture. Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes until set. Store in refrigerator.
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SCHOOL-AGE KID RECIPES Dark Chocolate Hummus RECIPE FROM ACOUPLECOOKS.COM, PHOTO BY HAILEY MINTON
This surprising dip for fruit and pretzels is a hit for children, parties, and showers! Try dipping a pretzel and adding blueberries to the top. Fruit - Strawberries, pineapple, green apple slices, salty pretzels 15-oz can chickpeas 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave syrup, add more if you like it sweeter 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Drain the liquid from the chickpeas into a glass measuring cup and reserve. To the bowl of a food processor, add the chickpeas, tahini, maple or agave syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, and 2 Tablespoons water or the water from the chickpea can. Puree for 30 seconds, then scrape down the bowl. Taste; if necessary, add a bit more syrup to your liking. Add additional 1-2 Tablespoons water and puree again to get a creamy consistency. Store refrigerated for 7-10 days
Simple Breakfast in Muffin Tins RECIPE AND PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS
This has been a favorite family recipe for years now. Grey, our youngest, saw that I was making these and asked for them to be made for his birthday this year (it’s in September, ha ha). He loves this eggy concoction. 7 eggs ¼ cup milk 1 cup of ham (bacon, sausages, etc) diced 1 cup of cheese (cheddar, pepper jack are our favorites) 36 Tater Tots • • • • •
Spray muffin tin with non stick spray Preheat oven to 375 degrees Put 3 tater tots in the bottom of each muffin tin. Pour mixed eggs and milk into each muffin tin. Add meat and cheese and salt and pepper
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Mozzarella cheese Flour Tortillas Pepperoni For one pizza quesadilla, add 8 - 10 pepperoni to a pan. Cook until crispy and then remove them from the pan and onto a plate. Lay a tortilla down in the pan, with low heat, and add 1/2 cup of cheese (more or less) on top of the tortilla. Place the pepperoni on top of the cheese. Add the other tortilla to the top. Once the cheese starts to melt and the bottom tortilla gets crispy, flip it to the other side to crisp up the other tortilla and get the cheese gooey. Cut it into 6 pieces and enjoy! *If you’re making pizza quesadillas for the family, using cooking scissors makes cutting the quesadillas go a lot quicker!
Easy Baked Flautas (Taquitos) RECIPE FOUND AT ACOUPLECOOKS.COM,PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS
Our family LOVED these. They were so easy to make. My favorite part was watching my children go back for seconds. The crispy shells with a dash of salt, cheesy refried beans in the middle, and homemade guacamole a la mode made this dish a hit! 2 green onions, sliced thin (optional) 1 ½ c. refried beans ¼ c. salsa 1 tsp chilli powder ¾ c. shredded cheddar cheese 14, 6 inch flour tortillas 2 Tbsp. olive oil, for brushing ¼ tsp kosher salt, for sprinkling For dipping: guacamole, salsa, or sour cream Preheat oven to 425 degrees. I didn’t have green onions but I’ll bet they would add a lot of flavor to these flautas. I used canned refried beans. Spoon into a mixing bowl along with green onions, salsa, chili powder, and shredded cheese. Lay a tortilla on your counter. Spoon 2 to 3 scoops of the refried bean mixture in the middle of the shell. Roll tightly and lay the seam down on a baking sheet. Repeat until your pan is full. When the flautas are together, brush the tops with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp and browned. Serve with salsa, guacamole or sour cream. You can also freeze these for another night.
Homemade Guacamole BY MELISSA SPELTS 4 avocados ¾ cup salsa or diced tomatoes with jalapeños salt and pepper to taste Mix in blender and eat. Yum.
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Community Book Corner Highlighting Local Authors BY ANN (A.J.) PARK Writing a book is a very common bucket list item. It’s been on mine since I was ten. I think it’s natural to want to share of ourselves, to invite people into our minds and our souls, and to leave something in print that will be a legacy in the world. And I really enjoy a good story. I love to write, and I have lots of projects hidden in my files just waiting for “the right time”. At some point, there was a choice to be made. Do I pursue getting published, or do I keep these projects hidden and polish them in private for a few more years? But life goes by. There is no perfect time, and I had to take the plunge. I’ve wanted to do this for my whole life, and I would not forgive myself if I never made it happen. I love to read, and my kids love to read. Sometimes, it’s a challenge to find books that are appropriate. I want a story that sticks with me because of its great moments or memorable characters. I don’t use swearing in my writing, and I don’t want to write anything that I would be embarrassed for my mother to read. I wanted to create something fun, adventurous, exciting, and for the book to be a journey that readers enjoy taking over and over again. I worked with Tara Alemany of Emerald Lake Books in Connecticut, and she and her team did an amazing job helping me get War’s Ending ready for publication. Brian Halley of Bookcreatives.com designed the cover. I love his work.
As she adjusts her preconceptions, a terrifying attempt on her life reveals that her own people are trying to kill her. Kalleck expects to die fighting a hopeless war like his father before him. While he helps Shalyrie piece together clues behind the assassination attempt, her very presence escalates tension between the kingdom and the colony. With time running out, Kalleck knows he must act quickly to prevent innocent bloodshed, yet Shalyrie might be the only one who can end the war. Can two enemies join forces to put an end to a devastating war?
REVIEWS: I read this book in four days. I would have called in sick to my primary job of being a mom if I could have, and it would have taken less time to finish it. I laughed, I cried, and my heart raced during the intense parts. Seriously, such a good book!! I have my favorite books that are like a good movie to me; I read them once or twice a year. This book made the list. Can’t wait for the next book A. J. Park writes. –Melissa Spelts War’s Ending by A.J. Park is a wellwritten novel that will delight fans of fantasy, with a powerful plot, an exciting setting, and memorable characters.
–Readers' Favorite, 5-star review
Just to tell you a little about the story... A courageous noblewoman. A mysterious stranger. A war that may destroy them both… As the king’s niece, Shalyrie can’t wait to explore her kingdom’s colonies with her uncle. But when she’s badly injured in a savage raid and abducted by mysterious masked horsemen, she’s stunned when her captors heal her wounds.
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Available on Amazon or www.emeraldlakebooks.com/wars-ending Our website: www.ajparkwriting.com facebook.com/warsending
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