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CITY NEWS
Roy City Updates
BY JAN BURRELL
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Extraordinary times call for extraordinary efforts, and the citizens and employees of Roy City certainly know how to jump in and engage in those endeavors. Our residents and staff have walked through difficult days during 2020, and yet, we continue to see progress in our city and positive attitudes continue to abound. I have seen multiple necessary budget adjustments, road projects moving forward, improvements in our parks (even the dog park, just ask Ruth Osborne) and strong support for our public safety teams. The windstorm devastation that many of our community members witnessed on the morning of September 9 was just another historic event that called for neighbors, friends and city staff to pull together and make things happen. It was inspiring to see that our community members and city workers were not only willing to help those within our community circle, but also eager to reach out to neighboring communities in need. Countless hours were donated by individuals as well as our city workforce and again, we see evidence of ONE TOWN – ONE TEAM. It has often been said that in a crisis, we see either the best or the worst characteristics of people. I am proud to belong to a community where others always seem to rise to their best. Thanks again to our incredible citizens and staff.
City Council Meetings
This month's meeting will be available on YouTube. For those who wish to make comments, please email admin@royutah.org for a link to the Zoom chats.
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 SERVICES 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
Become A Roy City Crossing Guard
Roy City is HIRING for a part-time position as a School Crossing Guard. Applicants who may wish to apply or view other open positions with the city, please visit our website at www.royutah.org/Jobs.aspx
BY ROY BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD
Breen Family Medicine
located at 5991 S. 3500 W., Suite 400 in Roy (801-845-4911), opened their doors on September 1st of this year. At Breen Family Medicine, the focus is on the patient as a whole person, not just their individual pieces, parts, and ailments. The clinic emphasizes a collaborative approach between patient and provider, guiding patients to meet their optimal health goals. Patients receive personalized primary care, with a focus on disease prevention and health promotion. Our clinicians are skilled at managing chronic diseases, including diabetes, sleep apnea, and weight loss. We're also experts at providing a variety of additional procedures, including injections and suturing, hormone replacement therapy, and physical examinations. Annamarie Breen has a passion for caring for individuals and their family members across their entire lifespan. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and completed her undergraduate at Weber State University. She then graduated Magna Cum Laude from Indiana State University.
The Spanglish located at 5517 S. 1900 W. in Roy (385400-1100) for tasty snacks, drinks, and hot menu items. Their shelves are filled with a huge variety of treats and candies. Below are just a few items from the menu. Savor Mangoneada (fruits on a stick), Raspados (shaved ice with a choice of over 2 dozen flavors) – or try the hot! Diablito, or Liquados (malts with seasonal fruit including papaya, strawberry, or banana). There are shakes, smoothies, soft drinks, and Aquas Frescas (flavored water). Enjoy fruit dishes like Vas de Fruta (seasonal fruit cup with lemon, salt and chili power); Coco Con Helado (ice cream inside melon or coconut); Fresas Con Crema (fresh strawberries and cream); and much more. If you love nachos or fries, they’ve got you covered: try Nachesquites; Crazy Nachos; Flaming Hot Cheese Fries; Supreme Fries; or Esquite (toasted corn) Fries. Watch the menu for tamales, shrimp cocktail, and fish tacos.
Indoor Air Sampling Program
The Air Force has begun its annual outreach to homes and businesses in the city that are near areas of groundwater contamination from Hill Air Force Base. Those affected should have received a mailing and are being offered free indoor air sampling to determine if potentially harmful vapors from the groundwater could be entering homes or workplaces. Sampling began in October and will go through March of 2021. If vapors are found above established action levels, the Air Force will take steps to prevent those vapors from entering the home or building. The city drinking water has not been affected by the contamination. If you did not receive a letter, your home or business is not within an area of concern. Those receiving the mailing are encouraged to request indoor air sampling. Information about the program, including COVID precautions that will be taken during sampling and maps showing the areas eligible for sampling, is available at www.hill.af.mil/IAP.
Air Force Offers Free Indoor Air Testing
The Air Force is offering free indoor air testing to residents and businesses that are over areas of groundwater contamination from Hill Air Force Base. Potentially harmful chemical vapors from the groundwater could be entering homes or workplaces. Having a test done is the only way to ensure your indoor air is safe. A letter with details about the testing was mailed to affected areas in October. If you received a letter, testing is needed. If your home has been tested previously and you received the letter mailing, additional testing is needed. If you did not receive a letter, your home or business does not require testing and is not in the affected area. All testing is free and requires placement of a pencil-size device in the home for 26 days. Any mitigation to stop vapors from entering homes or other buildings, if needed, will also be free. Testing will run from October 2020 to March 2021.
For more information, including COVID precautions that will be taken during sampling and maps showing areas eligible for testing, go to: www.hill.af.mil/IAP or call 801-775-3651/3652.
Its already time for our Holiday Home Decoration Contest! With 2020 being the year it was, we would love to make this our biggest year for entries ever! If you would like to NOMINATE a home in December, please email admin@royutah.org and title it “Holiday Homes.” ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 18 Winners will be announced at the January 5th city council meeting. Prizes will be mailed out! TH . Prizes Awarded The judges will be driving around to all nominees the week of Christmas to make their decisions.
2020 Holiday Home Decoration Contest
Please participate, and make Roy City the most festive city in the State this year! We will be holding our annual house decoration contest as we have before.
Roy CTC and Roy City joined together… to bring the Fourth Annual National Family Dinner Night to the Roy community. Their goal is to share the importance of families eating together. Cars of families lined up to pick up their dinners, 600 Subway meals were passed out, and the group ‘Pockets Full of Sunshine’ gave out 200 craft kits. Roy City employees and officials, Roy Communities That Care Coalition (CTC), Roy Jr. High’s Latinos in Action, and other community members rocked this event and did a fantastic job. We have a wonderful community with a lot of involvement. Together we can make a difference!
The saying goes, “Families who eat together, stay together,” but did you know family dinners may also reduce the risk of addiction? According to the National Center on Addiction, families who eat three or more meals a week together reduce a teen’s risk of using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. When parents engage with their children over a meal, their relationships are better. Children feel like they are part of a unit, a team. They connect with the people who mean the most to them. Parents become and remain the people they turn to, when significant problems crop up. Look forward to conversations about grades, dating, borrowing the car, and moving away. Our children won’t always agree with us - and that’s okay. Why? Because we raise them to be independent thinkers and to express themselves effectively. These conversations start at the dinner table!
FOR MORE INFORMATION E-mail royutahctc@gmail.com or contact Janae @ 801-675-1150 royutahctc
+ COMMUNITY Roy Complex
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ROY AQUATIC CENTER Summer Rental Registration COMING SOON!
On-line Registration at www.royrecreation.com January 4, 2021 Roy Residents January 5, 2021 Non Residents Only a few spots available!
November Water Aerobics Class Dates: Nov. 2nd - 25th
Cost Non Pass-holders: $3000 Pass-holders: $2000 Seniors: $1500 Mornings
Registration: Oct. 30th 8:00 - 8:45 Deep 8:45 - 9:30 Deep Evenings 4:15 - 5:00 Deep 8:00 - 8:45 Deep 8:45 - 9:30 Shallow
Parks & Recreation
Thank you to our Trick or Treat Sponsors!
Event Sponsor Location Sponsors:
Dr. Carr Orthodontics • Wyld Stylz Adventure Marine & Power Sports Girl Scouts of America • Rock Run Dental Gymnastics Evolution • Roy CTC Roy High • Roy Jr. High Midland Elementary • Bridge Elementary
Tree Lighting Ceremony Cancelled
Due to Covid-19, we will not be holding our customary Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, which traditionally includes school performances, Holiday Craft Boutique, Santa, and food trucks. We have good news though! Roy City staff is still working very hard to make sure we still have our beautiful tree lighting display. Lights will be available to view November 23rd through January 10th at the Roy City Municipal Offices (5051 S 1900 W). Please come out with your family and friends to walk or drive through our display, and remember to follow all social distancing rules. Masks are encouraged. We will be back in 2021!
Cemetery Winter Regulations
October 29th will be the last day of 2020 that graves will be cleared for maintenance. No graves will be cleared off during the months of November and December. Graves will be cleared on the last Thursdays of January, February, and March 2021.
Get Fit, Have Fun, Make Friends
(Classes included in entrance fee or with pass w/exception of Barre & Aqua Zumba) Zumba Classes Mon & Wed @ 7 p.m. New to Roy Complex High Fitness Tues 8:15 @ p.m. Women's Strength Training
Mon / Wed & Fri @ 8:45 a.m. Yoga Classes
Mon @ 5:45 a.m. Tues @ 6 a.m. Thurs @ 9 a.m. Senior Exercises
Classic: Mon & Wed @ 10 a.m. Cardio: Fri @ 10 a.m. Barre Wed @ 5:45 p.m. (4 Weeks / $3000) Aqua Zumba Tues & Thurs @ 8:45pm $500 per class or part of Shallow Water Aerobics class for $3000 for 4 weeks* HIGH fitness has brought aerobics back in a hip and unique way. The popular revival of this beloved fitness trend has quickly become the hottest new workout across Canada and the US.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
A sweaty blast to simple and easy-to-follow fitness choreography. Interval training moves: jump squats, burpees, tuck jumps, etc. Take it HIGH or take it low! Options given for all levels of fitness. An energetic, fun, inspiring and welcoming environment.
REGISTRATION UPDATE
