Roy Connection May 2021

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Affordable Housing Dilemma

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Affordable housing seems to be a major topic in our community. Whether we realize it or not, economic growth coming out of this pandemic is putting a real strain on housing affordability and availability.

I am not sure the housing construction industry has even slowed down over the past few years. Recent laws passed by our state legislators and signed by our governor has placed a real focus on trying to address this affordable housing dilemma. One such law deals with Internal Accessory Dwelling Units or IADUs, better understood as a rentable apartment within an existing single-family home.

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Today, Roy City does not have an ordinance growth coming authorizing Accessory Dwelling Units of any kind. out of this With the passage of this new law, Roy City, much pandemic is like other cities and counties, are mandated to putting a real change the zoning ordinance to allow IADUs if the strain on housing property owner wants one. Not even a community affordability and homeowners association can stop it. However, availability." there are some restrictions. It prohibits the renting of the IADU for less than 30 consecutive days and it must be in the owner-occupied primary dwelling. Other details must be worked out by the planning pommission and pity pouncil over the next few months before you can legally establish this type of apartment.

As the city works through these issues, we would like our citizens to be engaged in the changes that are coming to Roy City zoning ordinances. Whether they involve the Front Runner Station area, industrial park, or IADUs next door to where you live, you need to have a voice in the process. We welcome your comments and value your input. Please review our Facebook pages and city website for more information as we get it. If you have questions, please email them to admin@royutah.org or the city council at council@royutah.org.

Be safe and keep your family safe.

Robert Dandoy, Mayor

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in this issue

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

What is on your summer bucket list?

Ryan Spelts Owner/Publisher Rhett Long Sales VP

“Hiking to the top of Ben Lomond with my family!”

Kristina Case Graphic Design Robert Dodd Melissa Spelts TABLE OF CONTENTS Graphic Design Owner of Roy Connection, and Ad Design

Mom of the Year Pg. 14

CONTENTS 5 CITY NEWS 10 COMMUNITY

Roy Complex Calendar of Events Students of the Month Mom of the Year

17 OUTDOORS

Water: Learning to Live Within Limits

Learning to live within limits pg. 35

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“I’m going to survive in the wilderness with only the contents of my backpack.”

14 Mom of the Year 20 Summer Bucket List Feature

17 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Crystal Rappleye Ad Design

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Anatomy of a Delicious Burger

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Gardens Nursery

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FROM THE PUBLISHER - A New Magazine for Weber County!

Starting just under five years ago with our first magazine in North Ogden, Connection Publishing has been growing! We now also serve, Syracuse, Roy, Ogden, and our newest magazine will be opening May 15th. We are so excited to debut the new magazine in cooperation with Weber County and will serve the western Weber cities of Farr West, Plain City, MarriottSlaterville, West Haven, and Hooper, along with the unincorporated areas. This journey has had it ups and downs and so far survived and even thrived in a nationwide pandemic. Today, we sit poised to grow to even greater heights. Thank you for being on this journey with us and check out our website at connectionpub.com to watch as we continue to grow. -Ryan Spelts 4 royconnection.com | May 2021

Melinda Hortin Sales Scott Jones Sales Kim Crook Media Manager

Ann Park Sales & Writer

“I would like to mountain bike all national parks in Utah this summer”

Hailey Minton Editor & Writer Jenny Goldsberry Writer Cassie Brown Editor

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Roy City Updates Key Community Contacts Mayor

Robert Dandoy: rdandoy@royutah.org - 801-774-1028

Council Members – council@royutah.org Jan Burrell: jburrell@royutah.org Joe Paul: jpaul@royutah.org Bryon Saxton: bsaxton@royutah.org Diane Wilson: dwilson@royutah.org Ann Jackson: ajackson@royutah.org

Roy Offices & Utilities: utilityrequests@royutah.org 801-774-1000

Police: Chief Carl Merino: cmerino@royutah.org

Business 801-774-1063 | Emergency 911

Fire: fire@royutah.org - 801-774-1080 Parks & Rec: parksandrec@royutah.org - 801-774-1048 Justice Court: courts@royutah.org - 801-774-1051 Community Development: 801-774-1040

Roy City Municipal Building Spring Hours (COVID-19 restrictions apply)

Business By Phone

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

Business in person by appointment only.

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

Summer office hours will start on June 1st.

Monday - Thursday 7:30-5:30 p.m.

Fridays 7:30-11:30 am.

Visit our Roy City Facebook page for city updates.

THE "NEW" NORMAL As summer soon approaches and we start to return to what I call the “new” normal, there are three things I look forward to in the next few months that we were unable to enjoy last summer.

The first thing I am looking forward to is spring and summer sports programs that will be back starting in early May! While mask mandates and social distancing rules have not been finalized, I know the recreation staff will do everything they can to keep everyone safe and happy. Please have patience during this transition, as we are all learning this new “normal” together.

Second is the amenity I am most looking forward to: the Roy Aquatic Center. The center will open Saturday May 29th (weather permitting) through Labor Day. It is not just Roy residents who love this facility; we see people from all over Northern Utah who come to have fun. There are 10 punch passes available now that can be purchased at the Roy Complex, so spread the word. Let's show these visitors how welcoming and gracious the Roy community is.

And last, I am excited for the return of Roy Days. I serve on the planning committee, and we have lots of fun ideas in mind for this year’s festivities. Roy Days is the second largest city celebration in Weber County, so there are lots of things to coordinate and finalize. Although we are still in the early stages of planning, the current agenda includes the parade, fireworks, and a scaled back celebration at Roy West Park. Please know we are doing our best to make each event as safe and memorable as possible.

As 2021 progresses, my hope is that the return of these programs and facilities will give all of us cause to celebrate!

–Ann Jackson

Memorial Day Cemetery Maintenance Schedule In preparation for Memorial Day, grave decorations will be removed by city crews on Thursday, May 27th for mowing and maintenance. Decorations will not be removed again by city crews until Thursday, June 10th to allow for decorations to be displayed the week of Memorial Day. Please be sure to remove decorations by Wednesday evening, June 9th, to avoid having them disposed of. For more information, please call 774-1040.

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2020 Roy City Consumer Confidence Report We’re pleased to present you this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about our excellent water quality and services we have delivered to you over the past year. Our goal is and always has been to provide to you a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.

Our water sources are mostly contracted water from Weber Basin Water Conservancy District and four deep wells.

We are pleased to report that our drinking water met federal and state requirements during 2020. This report discloses our water quality and what it means to you, our customer.

The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for Roy City was updated in 2020 and is available for your review. It contains information about source protection zones, potential contamination sources, and management strategies to protect our drinking water. Potential contamination sources common in our protection areas are gas stations, lawn care companies, and Hill Air Force Base’s underground contamination. Additionally, our wells have a low susceptibility to potential contamination. We have also developed management strategies to further protect our sources from contamination.

Water Quality inside your homes is always a concern. You should occasionally check your water heater for proper temperature setting. Water that is too hot can cause a burn hazard, while water that is lukewarm can create a perfect environment for bacteria to grow. You should clean, maintain, and replace any filters and purifiers according to manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure they continue to operate as intended. Even the filter in your refrigerator needs to be properly maintained to protect your family. If you have any unused rooms in the house such as a kitchen or bathroom, you should make a point of running water through the faucets on a frequent basis. Since the hardness of your water can range anywhere from 10 to 18 grains per gallon, it is important to monitor the setting on your water softener regularly to make sure that you are treating your water properly and not wasting money by over treating it. And remember to maintain your pressure regulator on your main supply line to ensure it continues to work properly so you get the water supply that you need.

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact the Roy City Public Works office at 801-774-1090, address 2626 W. 5525 S., Roy, Utah 84067. We want our customers to be informed about their water utility.

Roy City routinely monitors for contaminants in our drinking water in accordance with the Federal and Utah State laws. EPA requires monitoring of over 80 drinking water contaminations.

Those contaminates listed in the table below are the contaminants detected in our drinking water and shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2020.

MCLs are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated contaminants, a person would have to drink two liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a onein-a-million chance of having the described health effect.

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All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by contaminants that are naturally occurring or are man-made.

Those contaminants can be microbes, organic or inorganic chemicals, or radioactive materials. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk.

More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised person such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/ CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.

We at the Roy City Water Department, 801-774-1090, work around the clock to provide top-quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future.

In addition to the sampling outlined in the table above, we have also sampled for 21 Volatile Organic Chemicals, 28 Pesticides, 35 Unregulated Organic Chemicals, and 10 Unregulated Pesticides. These additional chemicals were not detected in our water. The following contaminants are regulated more closely: Arsenic, Lead, Nitrate, Radon, and Cryptosporidium. Notice of any detection is required.

DEFINITIONS Non-Detects (ND) - Laboratory analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present.

ND/Low-High - For water systems that have multiple sources of water, the Utah Division of Drinking Water has given water systems the option of listing the test results of the contaminants in one table, instead of multiple tables. To accomplish this, the lowest and highest values detected in the multiple sources are recorded in the same space in the report table.

Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) - One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) - One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years or a single penny in $10,000,000.

Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - A measure of the radioactivity in water.

Action Level (AL) - tThe concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Treatment Technique (TT) - A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The “maximum allowed” is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The “goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

+ CIT Y NEWS TEST RESULTS Contaminant

Violation Y/N

Level Detected

Unit Measurement

MCLG

MCL

Likely Source of Contamination

Date Sampled

MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS Total Coliform Bacteria

N

ND

ug/L

0

80

2020

Naturally present in the environment

Gross Alpha Particles

N

0.2-2.6

pCi/L

0

15

2020

Erosion of natural deposits

Gross Beta Particles

N

1.9-4.4

pCi/L

0

50

2020

Decay of Natural & Man-made Deposits

2020

Erosion of natural deposits

RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANTS

RADON Radium 228

N

.38-1.7

pCi/L

0

5

Antimony

N

ND

mg/L

6

0.006

2019

Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder

Arsenic

N

ND-1.3

ppb

NA

10

2020

Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards

Barium

N

0.09-0.18

ppm

2

2

2020

Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal plating

Chromium

N

ND

mg/L

0.1

0.1

2019

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; natural erosion

Copper

N

ND

mg/L

1.3

1.3

2019

Corrosion of household plumbing system; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives

Fluoride

N

ND-1.5

ppm

4

4

2020

Erosion of natural deposits

Lead

N

ND-0.0136

ppm

0

0.015

2016

Corrosion of household plumbing system; erosion of natural deposits

Mercury

N

ND

ppm

.002

.002

2019

Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills, runoff from cropland

Nitrate

N

ND-1.8

ppm

10

10

2020

Runoff from fertilizer use; Erosion of natural deposits

Selenium

N

ND-.70

ppb

50

50

2020

Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines

Sodium

N

22-47.1

ppm

None set

by EPA

None set

by EPA

2019

Erosion of natural deposits

METAL CONTAMINANTS

INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Cyanide

N

0.002

mg/L

0

0.2

2017-2019

Discharges of metal mining process

Sulfate

N

7-42

ppm

1000

NA

2017-2020

Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries

Thallium

N

ND

ppb

.5

2

2019

Leaching from ore-processing sites; discharge from electronics, glass, and drug factories

Total Dissolved Solids

N

352-412

ppm

NA

2000

2020

Erosion of natural deposits

Turbidity

N

0.08-0.12

NTU

5

2019

organic and inorganic materials

REGULATED HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAAs) Dibromoacetic Acid

N

ND

ug/l

0

2019

By-product of drinking water chlorination

Dichloroacetic Acid

N

2.1-2.6

ug/l

0

2019

By-product of drinking water chlorination

Monobromoacetic Acid

N

ND

ug/l

0

2019

By-product of drinking water chlorination

Monochloroacetic Acid

N

ND

ug/l

0

2019

By-product of drinking water chlorination

Trichloroacetic Acid

N

4.7-5.4

ug/l

0

2019

By-product of drinking water chlorination

Total Haloacetic Acids

N

6.8-8.0

ug/L

0

2019

By-product of drinking water chlorination

60

UNREGULATED TRIHALOMETHANES (THMs) Contaminant

Level Detected

Unit Measurement

Date Sampled

Contaminant

Level Detected

Unit Measurement

Date Sampled

Bromodichloromethane

4.9

ug/L

2019

Dibromochloromethane

2.4

ug/L

2019

Bromoform

ND

ug/L

2019

Total Trihalomethanes

20.3

ug/L

2019

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Roy Complex

2150 W 4700 S • 801-774-1050

Get Fit, Have Fun, Make Friends

Summer Swim Lessons Registration

(Classes included with entrance fee or pass w/exception of Aqua Zumba)

Zumba Classes

Mon & Wed @ 7 p.m.

Women's Strength Training

See royrecreation.com for times and dates.

May 10 - Roy Residents May 11 - Non Residents

Mon, Wed & Fri @ 9 a.m.

May Water Aerobics

Yoga Classes

Class Dates May 3rd - 27th

Thurs @ 9 a.m.

Senior Exercises

Classic: Mon & Wed @ 10 a.m.

Cardio: Fri @ 10 a.m.

Aqua Zumba

Non Pass-holders: Pass-holders: Seniors:

Cost 3000 $ 2000 $ 1500 $

Mornings 8:00 - 8:45 8:45 - 9:30 Evenings 4: 1 5 - 5:00 8:00 - 8:45 8:45 - 9:30

Deep Deep Deep Deep Shallow

Tues & Thurs @ 8:45p.m.

500 per class or part of Shallow Water Aerobics class for $3000 for 4 weeks* $

Parks & Recreation

ARE YOU

WHISTLE WORTHY Roy Aquatic Center is looking for

LIFEGUARDS

Training Available

Science c tiic st as ta nt an F Fa

Registration Registration will will take take place place

May May 1st-May 1st-May 1st 1st

(or until full... spaces limited)

Classes will be

$2 5

Wednesdays in une from 12:00-1:00pm

(2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd)

CALL

801-774-1050 for more information

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Come Come Spend Spend your your summer summer learning learning how how to to make make science science fun! fun! Possible Possible topics topics include include density, density, engineering, engineering, volcanoes, volcanoes, and and more! more!

Register online at www.royrecreation.com or call 801-774-1048

Crafter-NOON

FOOTBALL

Roy Recreation

ROY CITY TACKLE FOOTBALL

REGISTRATION

Ages 7-14 (As of August 31st, 2021) 2021 Registration Procedure

All registration will take place at https://tinyurl.com/royrecfootball2021 Must have a google account to register Equipment fittings will be by appointment in July Payment will be due at equipment fitting in July Registration will take place June 1st-June 30th

DUE TO COVID-19 WE CANNOT DO IN PERSON REGISTRATION! ALL ITEMS LISTED MUST BE TURNED IN WHEN REGISTERING!

Registration May 1st-May 31st

Questions? Contact Lizzy Badger at ebadger@royutah.org or 801-774-1048

(Or until full... spaces limited)

register online at www.royrecreation.com

Cost $25

When

4 Tuesdays in June (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd)

Questions?

Call 801-774-1048 or email ebadger@royutah.org

Paperwork you will upload online when Registering PARENT/GUARDIAN PHOTO I.D. COPY OF PLAYER BIRTH CERTIFICATE PHYSICAL (DATED AFTER FEBRUARY 1ST, 2021)

MEDICAL INSURANCE INFORMATION PROOF OF RESIDENCY (DATED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF REGISTRATION DATE)

Roy City Utility Bill, Dominion Energy, Rocky Mt. Power Bill, Renters Agreement

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May Calendar of Events

SCHOOL EVENTS May 28: Last Day of School

ROY HIGH May 1: Chamber Musical @ Little Theater 7 p.m.

May 3: Girls Golf @ Riverside 8 a.m. | Weber Online Testing 2 p.m. | Baseball @ Davis 3:30 p.m. | Chamber Musical @ Little Theater 7 p.m.

May 4: Jostens Graduation Gown Pick Up 10:45 a.m. | Weber Online Testing 2 p.m. | Baseball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. | Soccer @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. | Softball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. | Girls LAX @ Roy 5 p.m. | Boys LAX @ Roy 7 p.m.

May 5: Track Region @ Davis 3:30 p.m.

May 6: Soccer @ Roy 3:30 p.m. | Softball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. | Tennis Region @ Mt. Ogden 3:30 p.m. | Track Region @ Davis 3:30 p.m. | Boys LAX @ Northridge 7 p.m.

May 7: Tennis Region @ Mt. Ogden 3:30 p.m. | Baseball Region Tournament 4 p.m.

May 10 - 14: Senior Week May 10: Girls Golf State @ Spanish Oaks Golf Course 12 p.m. | Weber Online Testing 2 p.m. | Baseball Region Tournament 4 p.m.

May 11: Girls Golf State @ Spanish Oaks Golf Course 12 p.m. | Weber Online Testing 2 p.m. | Soccer @ Roy 3:30 p.m. | Baseball Region Tournament 4 p.m. | Girls LAX @ Layton 5 p.m. | Boys LAX @ Layton 7 p.m.

May 12: Band Concert 7 p.m.

May 13: Tennis State @ Liberty Park 3:30 p.m.

May 14: Soccer State 1st Round 12 p.m.

May 15: Senior Cotillion 8 p.m.

May 17: Weber Online Testing 2 p.m.

May 18: Weber Online Testing 2 p.m. | Choir Concert 7 p.m.

May 19: Closing Assembly 9:30 a.m. | Orchestra Concert 7 p.m.

May 20 -22: Track State @ BYU May 21: Drama Banquet 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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May 24: Graduation 12 p.m.

May 25: Weber Online Testing

ROY JR. HIGH

VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY May 3 - 7: Teacher Appreciation Week May 27: PTA Field Day

May 3 - 7: Teacher Appreciation Week

LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY

May 4: Baseball Championship Game 3 p.m.

May 3 - 7: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 10: District Track Meet @ Bonneville 3 p.m.

May 11: AP Spanish Test 8 a.m. District Track Meet @ Bonneville 3 p.m. | Closing.

Choir Concert @ Roy Jr 6:30 p.m.

May 12: Nurse SRO Appreciation May 19: Orchestra Concert @ Roy Jr. | Band Concert @ Roy Jr. 6 p.m.

May 20: Student of the Month 1:20 p.m. | Choir Concert @ Roy Jr. 6:30 p.m.

May 26: Lagoon Day May 27: Closing Assembly

SAND RIDGE JR. HIGH May 3 - 7: Teacher Appreciation Week May 4: Baseball Championship Game 3 p.m.

May 10 - 14: Nurse Appreciation Week May 10: District Track Meet @ Bonneville 3 p.m.

May 11: District Track Meet @ Bonneville 3 p.m. | Choir Concert @ Roy High 7 p.m.

May 12: Battle of the Books @ Library 2 p.m. | Band Concert @ Sand Ridge 7 p.m.

May 24 - 28: Hope Week

ROY ELEMENTARY May 5: Food Pantry

May 6: Hair Cuts @ 12 p.m.

NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY May 3 - 4: Iron Kid & STEM Olympiad May 25: Wheels Day for 1st Grade @ George Wahlen Park

FREEDOM ELEMENTARY May 3 - 7: Teacher Appreciation Week | 3rd - 6th Grade RISE Testing May 4: STEM Olympiad & Iron Kid @ Weber County Fair Grounds 9 a.m.

May 13: Community Council @ 3:30 p.m.

May 17 - 21: 3rd - 6th Grade RISE Testing

May 3 - 4: Iron Kid Competition | Community Council @ 3:30 p.m.

May 6: School Nurse Appreciation May 19: PTA Treat Day and Lead Ticket Trolley

CITY EVENTS June 4: Annual Shedding Event 9:-11 a.m.

Hillside Senior Center 5051 W. 2000 S. For further info call 801-773-0860 May 9-15: Join the Roy Communities that Cares and OWCAP for National Prevention Week. Daily themes focus on major substance use and mental health topics.

Visit Facebook @ Roy Communities that Care Coalition for more information.

ROY COMPLEX May 10: Roy Residents - Summer Swim Lessons Registration May 11: Non Residents - Summer Swim Lessons Registration May 28: June Water Aerobic Registration May 28: School early out.

Open Swim Starts at 1 p.m.

May 31: Closed for Memorial Day

PARKS & RECREATION May 1 -31 Summer Program Registration for: • Science Fantastic Registration - Spend your summer learning how to make science fun • Roy Recreation Crafter-Noon • Coed & Men's Summer Adult Softball Register online at royrecreation.com For questions call 801-774-1048 June 1: Roy City Tackle Football Registration begins

LIBRARY EVENTS

com for details | Flat Track Races @ Golden Spike Event Center 12 - 5 p.m.

May 1-31: Recommend a Book, ages 12 and under

May 3 - 15: Fly with the Flock 5K @ Ogden Nature Center 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesdays: Gentle Movements, ages 18 and older 10:30 a.m.

May 6: Camping with Kids: Tips and Tricks for a Good Time @ Ogden Nature Center ZOOM 6:30 p.m. Register (801) 621-7595

Zoom Programs Wednesdays & Thursdays: Dungeons & Dragons 6 p.m. Register 801-337-2660 May 10: Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons, ages 12-18 6 p.m.

Register 801-337-2660 May 12, 19: Teen Drawing 4 p.m.

Register 801-337-2639 May 17: Kahoot! Teen Trivia: The Office Edition 7 p.m. Register 801-337-2639 May 18: Teen Thing: Codenames 6 p.m.

Register 801-337-2660

FUN THINGS TO DO May 1, 15, 29: Habitat Restoration Day @ Ogden Nature Center 10 a.m. (must register as a volunteer) May 1: Coldwater Traverse @ Pleasant View or North Ogden. Visit cwtraverse.

OGDEN MARATHON MAY 15TH

May 8: Finding Joy @ Perry’s Egyptian Theater 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m., & 7 p.m.

May 11, 25: Utah Youth Rodeo @ Golden Spike Event Center 5 - 10 p.m.

May 13: Bird Identification Tips @ Ogden Nature Center ZOOM 6:30 p.m. Register (801) 621-7595 May 22: Holi Festival of Colors Ogden @ West Stadium Park 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Mountain’s Call @ 27th Street Trailhead 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mudu Anzu Playing music | Wasatch Pony Club’s Spring Chicken Equestrian Riding @ Golden Spike Event Center 8 a.m.

May 22, 29: Farmers Market @ Ogden 25th Street.

May 31: Memorial Day

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Students of the Month A Step Above

Hallie Noorda

Luke Crossley

“I never said it would be easy, but it will be worth it.”

"Success isn't a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire"

Awards: 4.0 GPA Academic All-Region Cross Country and Swim Academic All-State Cross Country and Swim 3rd Place Educators Rising State Competition, Children's Literature K-3 4-year Cross Country letter award 1-year Swim letter award 3-year Track and Field letter award LDS Personal Progress Award Roy High School Athlete of the Month

–Arnold H. Glasow

Awards: 3.88 GPA Most Valuable Athlete for three consecutive seasons All-Region XC finisher One-time State Championships individual qualifier Runner-up City County Championships Titles: Roy Track/XC Team Captain Seminary Council Member Talents & Hobbies Distance running, photography, fishing with family, strong leadership skills, Disc golf, welding, hiking

Titles: Royal Ladies Cross Country Team Captain Seminary Council Member Talents and Hobbies: Calligraphy, baking, camping with family, Working with children, and playing golf Service: Weeded Rail Trail, laid sod at Emma Russell Park Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo volunteer Ogden Marathon volunteer Refereed youth soccer

Service: Church youth activities Community food drives Catholic Community Services Humanitarian food service/production Scouting service projects Helped at the annual service day in August in Roy

THANK YOU TO THIS MONTH'S SPONSORS

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BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Motherhood can tend to be a thankless job. This

past year, moms have been asked to step up more than ever.

Some became schoolteachers for their kids who were sent home by school districts. Others devoted themselves to deep cleaning and sanitization. Some did it all while working from home. Even empty-nester mothers found themselves hosting their children once again.

At Roy Connection Magazine, we’re starting an annual tradition to salute the city’s extraordinary mothers during Mother’s Day month. Our hope is that by honoring one mother a year, mothers everywhere, living and deceased, will be revered. Thanks to all those nominations that were sent in; it was very tough to choose between amazing mothers.

We’re starting this tradition with Nancy Blair, who became a widow mother this year.

TO MY MOTHER

By Edgar Allen Poe

Because I feel that, in the Heavens above, The angels, whispering to one another, Can find, among their burning terms of love, None so devotional as that of “Mother,” Therefore by that dear name I long have called you– You who are more than mother unto me, And fill my heart of hearts, where Death installed you In setting my Virginia's spirit free.

About Nancy:

Nancy was born in Logan but found herself living with family members in Weber County at seven years old. Her own mother passed away, so her extended family raised her. She married her husband, and their first home was by the Roy City building. The home they lived in for 50 years was by the municipal park. Together they had four girls and three boys, the oldest sister being 60 years old and the youngest brother being 42 years old. All seven graduated high school.

As she raised her family, she created a supplemental income by starting a daycare from her home. Her daughter, Diane Gilmore, had this to say about her: “Nancy has lived in Roy for over 60 years and, just days ago, lost her husband of 61 years. Nancy is a mother to seven children, 19 grandchildren, and one great granddaughter.

Nancy tended kids in her home for over 50 years. Too many kids to count spent their first few years in life being loved and cared for in Nancy’s home; she truly was a mother to hundreds. Even though Nancy is 80, she does not slow down, and she would drop everything to help a neighbor or friend in need. She truly deserves to be recognized.”

My mother–my own mother, who died early, Was but the mother of myself; but you Are mother to the one I loved so dearly, And thus are dearer than the mother I knew By that infinity with which my wife Was dearer to my soul than its soul-life.

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ON WATER ALONG THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL...

“You only drank this water, and you only took what you needed to get to the next water source. Other hikers were depending on this water too. The depth of gratitude I felt for that water, and other caches of water in similar areas along the trail, was something I’ll never forget.”

WATER

Learning To Live Within Limits

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In

2019, I hiked just over 300 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail in 18 days. As I was

planning it, water was a constant concern, since I could only carry a couple of days’ worth of water on me at a time.

Streams and man-made water sources are along the trail at pretty regular intervals during the spring, but there were some stretches that were very dry. Some amazing people, referred to as Trail Angels, provided water for those sections.

They take jugs of water and cache them in specific places along the trail, monitor them, then refill them at their homes before bringing the jugs back. I can imagine that is no easy task.

I specifically remember descending into a hot dry valley with a long gradual slope ahead of me on the other side. Cacti were in bloom all around and the “river” on my map was nothing but a dry bed of sand and rocks. A road crossed over this riverbed, and under the bridge was a stash of probably 100 gallons of water. This water wasn’t for washing crusty sweat off your face. You only drank this water, and you only took what you needed to get to the next water source. Other hikers were depending on this water too. The depth of gratitude I felt for that water, and other caches of water in similar areas along the trail, was something I’ll never forget.

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emergency 1.25-gallon bag just in case those caches weren’t stocked. Water is heavy and 1.25 gallons of it weighs just over 10 lbs. I practiced hiking with it before I set out for the trip, and I remember my knees throbbing after hiking roughly eight miles with it. Extra weight makes a big difference, especially over long distances. I had an app that allowed hikers ahead of me to post how much water was left at the different caches. I was very grateful when I topped off my normal four liters at the last source, knowing I wouldn’t have to punish my feet and joints unnecessarily to make it through. The feeling of needing to conserve water at these water caches was visceral because I could literally see how much was left.

Our city’s public works are like our trail angels for day-today life. We have the infrastructure to ease our access to water, but that can make it easier to be apathetic stewards.

According to statista.com, our per-capita water use by Utah residents is ranked second highest in the nation, coming in at 169 gallons of water per person per day. That’s a bit of a problem, considering our state is the second driest in the nation. On March 17, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued the executive order declaring Utah in a state of emergency due to drought. He said we need at least 30% more snowpack in the mountains before it starts to melt, and there’s a 10% chance of that happening. Also, low levels of soil moisture mean more runoff will absorb into the soil instead of filling our reservoirs. 2020 was an abnormally dry and hot year for Utah, and the effects are carrying over to 2021. Of all the times to be more waterwise, this is the year to make changes.

In July of 2017, my husband had an internship in Cape Town, South Africa, where there is a pervasive culture of water conservation. Yards that once had grass were beyond dead, and residents followed the mantra “if it’s yellow, let it mellow” when using the toilet. He told me about when he –continued on Pg. 18

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People known as “trail angels” make sure hikers along the PCT have water to drink, especially during long dry stretches. Pictured here, under a bridge, is over 100 gallons of water provided by those angels. hiked up Lion’s Head where he could overlook the city and saw the water reservoirs that were very low. The following January, the city of Cape Town limited households to nearly 23 gallons per day. That’s quite a difference between 23 gallons per household and 169 gallons per person in a Utah household. Our water conservation isn’t as urgent as Cape Town’s was and is, but we can certainly change our habits for the better.

Based on my experience, water is always there when I turn on the tap, regardless of how careless I can be with it. I’ll admit it, it’s hard to give up convenience or comfort to make (what I see as) an insignificant difference in saving water.

However, there are a lot of things we can do to conserve water that don’t affect either of those two things. It’s just a matter of forming habits and keeping water conservation in the forefront of our minds. It would certainly be easier to stay motivated to conserve it if we could see our water flowing away like I could see it with those jugs under the bridge on the PCT.

WHAT CAN YOU INCORPORATE INTO YOUR LIFESTYLE TO CONSERVE WATER? • Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator instead of under running hot water.

• Shorten showers, if even by a minute. This can save 1,875 gallons per year according to the Salt Lake Tribune.

• Fix the leaky faucets or toilets. One way to check for leaks is by checking your water meter when everyone in your home is in bed. If the meter is ticking, then you know you have a sneaky leak somewhere.

• Use the same glass for drinking water all day.

Pick a place where you always stash your cup or find ways to distinguish cups among family members. You can use rubber bands, sticky bookmarks, or something else creative.

• Wash laundry and run the dishwasher only when you can wash full loads. Also, keep in mind you don’t need to launder every piece of clothing you wear every time you wear it.

• Use drip systems to water your garden or outdoor plants. Also, water during the cool times of the day. Early morning is better than dusk, since it helps prevent the growth of fungus.

• Everyone has probably heard of the idea of turning the water off while you brush your teeth, but the same can apply to scrubbing and rinsing vegetables.

Scrub them in a bowl or a sink of clean water and give them a final rinse when you’re done.

• Repurpose cooking water to hydrate plants.

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BY RYAN SPELTS

Our new tradition of putting together a fun summer bucket list was very popular last year, and so we decided to make it a tradition.

This year, we bring you an even more exciting bucket list for kids! Next month, you will see our Summer Bucket List for Adults, which will have a more adventuresome feel. We are excited to hear from you as you complete this year’s list that includes lots of fun options to make your summer great.

Make sure to take a picture of the kids completing each of the bucket list items because, just like last year, anyone who completes 10 will get a gift card to a local dessert shop.

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1

FLOAT THE GREAT SALT LAKE: For

this challenge, you will get to visit one of the most iconic of Utah’s beautiful landscapes, the Great Salt Lake. Due to the very high salt levels in the lake, you can float without any effort. You can just lay there and enjoy the sun and water. We recommend heading to the Antelope Island State Park, (fees apply) and head to the campground area where there are showers and changing rooms.

It can be very hot, so be sure to bring fresh water and sunscreen. There are also biting gnats in the spring, so wait until it gets hot before going. Not many people can say they have floated in high-level saltwater without even trying.

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FRISBEE GOLF: Disc Golf is a fast-

growing sport, especially in Utah. We have some top-notch courses and see national competitions here locally quite often. In 2021, the Professional Disc Golf World Championships will be held right here in Weber County. There will be rounds played at Toads Fun Zone and Fort Buenaventura. For this bucket list item, you can either go watch the world championships, which is quite amazing to see the skill level, or go and play with the kids. We also have courses nearby in Harrisville, Riverdale, Weber State University, and Davis Tech Park.

You can use any frisbee you want, but there are special types that make the game even more enjoyable.

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ROAD TRIP! Do you remember those

epic road trips you took in college? Or was that just me? This can be amazingly fun.

You can either pick a destination and take a drive or just drive and take any turn that you fancy.

If you like the safer route and want to stay overnight, make sure you have a hotel or motel reservation before you leave, or you could be brave and just figure it out as you go. Last January, I visited Washington state for a business meeting and was there with one of my good friends. We decided to leave the comfort of our Airbnb to take a road trip to the Washington coast. We saw ancient giant trees and moss at one stop, and then a mountain ski resort at another. Later that day, we saw a rainbow that spanned a huge lake with an outlet to the sea. We grabbed a last-minute hotel in the famous Forks, Washington, which is popular due to the Twilight book series. It had some of the worst Chinese food I have ever tried but also saw some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen. You can go near or far, just go and explore.

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HIT GOLF BALLS: It is always fun

to go to the driving range at your local course and hit some golf balls. We also like hitting off the upper deck at Toads Fun Zone in MarriottSlaterville. Golf balls seem to go further when you hit them from the second deck. This is a great lowcost fun event for the whole family.

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VOLUNTEER SOMEWHERE: A quick

internet search of “Where to Volunteer in Northern Utah” brings up over 50 ideas of where to put in some time volunteering. This can be a great opportunity to teach children the value of giving of their time with no expectation of anything in return. Some key groups to look at are United Way, The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah, and the YCC Family Crisis Center. You can also do work around your neighborhood: clean up around the neighborhood or help a neighbor with their yard work. There are great lessons to be learned in volunteer work.

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We had fun making this list of activities for the summer. We hope you have fun doing some of them. For any child that completes 10 of these items get a free shake or frozen lemondade from Chick-fil-A! Take a picture of each activity and email ryan@connectionpub. com. Have a great summer!

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CATCH FROGS: There

are some great spots for frog hunting around here. I have heard and seen frogs near the Weber River at the River Park Disc Golf Course, which could be fun. Go out at night with a strong flashlight near a body of water.

Move quietly and slowly with a really fast grab and take pictures; this is a blast. We have also caught fogs at our local golf course (check before you get in trouble for trespassing). We have kissed several frogs, but no prince or princess yet.

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PAPER BOAT RACE: It is easy to find

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you are going camping this summer or heading to the dunes, bring a sack of marbles and dig out a course with the kids.

Carve your course on a hillside or make your own hill. You will want some water to dampen the sand or dirt to make it easier to work with. Make sure the track is wide enough so that marbles can pass each other. Put in some fun twists and turns so that the race will be exciting. Lastly, have everyone pick a color and send the marbles down the race track to see who wins!

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Lansing, a local blogger, started finding and taking pictures of the 84 city parks in Weber County, then took on parks in Davis County. Her blog is an awesome place to find some ideas so you can take the kids to 10 new parks this summer. Some of them look super cool. Visit her site at webercountyutplaygrounds. blogspot.com. It is a great resource and it will help you cross this one off your bucket list.

RIDE BIKES AROUND PINEVIEW OR ANTELOPE ISLAND: We

instructions to make a paper boat; a quick Google search will lead you right to one. Once you find the instructions, have each kid make one and then find some running water.

We did this as kids when it rained in Las Vegas, which isn’t very often, but around here, you could find a ditch or creek to race your boats.

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VISIT A MUSEUM:

There are some great museums near us: Union Station contains great info on the history of the railroads in Ogden, Dinosaur Park has dinosaur bones and an awesome collection of rocks and gems. The Hill Aerospace Museum is great if you like planes and military history, and the Treehouse is a great place to take younger kids who can learn while they play. Any of the museums is a great way to have fun while learning. Don’t let the kids turn their brains off completely this summer.

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have actually done both of these and both are tons of fun.

It is great to just get out on a bike and breathe in the fresh air. I remember the freedom I felt as a child riding my bike, a precursor to my first car. These two local locations are beautiful and both have trails that you can explore. If you would like to get two bucket lists items checked off in one day, go to Antelope with bikes and swimsuits so you can ride and float on the same day.

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ATTEND YOUR CITY’S CELEBRATION: Whether it is Founder’s,

Heritage, Cherry or Tomato Day’s. Or even if you city just has a fun carnival and parade, take the kids and enjoy the warm weather and provided entertainment. There are usually some very fun activities for kids, our kids favorite was catching trout with their bare hands.

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VIDEO CHAT WITH GRANDPARENTS AND ASK THEM ABOUT THEIR LIFE: We had the opportunity to interview

my grandmother recently when she was turning 100 years old! Quite the accomplishment, I am so glad we interviewed her and had the chance to ask her about her childhood, careers, love life, and other interesting things from her past because she passed away shortly after her 100-year celebration. This can be a great way to record someone whose younger kids might not get to know well before they pass away, plus, it will add some great depth to your family history.

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(Sponsored): Speaking of Weber State’s Outdoor Program, they have just built a new 1700-square-foot facility that you have got to go see! There are lots of new fun things to do, including on-site rock and boulder climbing. This upcoming season, you can introduce your kids to rock climbing; kids 14-18 yearolds can participate in summer camps to learn how to rock climb or improve their skills. Once a week for two hours, they can practice on the center’s 55-foot rock wall or one of the two 15-foot bouldering walls. Then, on the last day, they will take their skills outdoors. There’s something for the whole family at the Weber State Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center. They can help you cross off some bucket list items and also inspire some more.

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ARCHERY RANGE: Weber County partnered with the

Utah Division of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a local Archery Park with indoor and outdoor ranges. You can harness your or your child’s inner Katniss Everdeen.

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SLED DOWN THE DUNES: If you make it to the

dunes for your marble race, look into renting sand sleds and boards. Your snow sleds will not work on the sand, but slick wood sleds and boards will slide easily and you will have a blast. Race your marbles and then race on the sand boards. It is great fun!

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BOWLING: This family

classic is so fun. With the gutter bumpers up, anyone can bowl and have a great time. Local bowling alleys are a fun time especially if you can visit during the day when they don’t typically have their bowling leagues. There is nothing quite so exciting as hitting that strike!

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Flip only once • Press a divot into each patty with your thumb • Form patties gently with each patty 5 1/2 to 6 ounces of meat • Add a crunchy topping of some kind like potato chips, cole slaw, pickles-the sky’s the limit!

start here The Perfect Burger Patty

center of each patty to keep the burgers from bulging out when cooking.

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1 pound of ground beef 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Place all ingredients in a large bowl.

Work through using your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Preheat a grill or pan to mediumhigh heat. Add the burgers and cook 4-5 minutes with the lid closed, until browned on the bottom and the only juices visible are no longer red. Do not push down on the burgers or move them around. Flip over and cook 2-3 minutes for medium, or until done as desired.

Remove burgers from heat. Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving.

Shape into 1/2 in. thick patties, about 1/4 pound each. Make a thumb print in the

TIP: best beef or burgers is ground chuck at 80/20 fat content.

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best combos THE TACO BURGER Mix in a can of green chiles with your beef patty recipe and taco seasoning. Top with onion, lettuce, tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, avocado, pickled jalapenos, and a simple sauce made of sour cream, salsa, and taco sauce.

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Gimmedelicious.com 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons sweet relish or minced pickles with a little juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or french/thousand Island Dressing ½ teaspoon EACH garlic powder onion powder, chili powder Salt & black pepper to taste Stir until combined.

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