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he 2020 Census is still happening. The U.S. Constitution mandates that a census take place once every ten years. The results will develop new roads, help schools, health clinics, fire departments, and other critical programs and services. You can still respond online, by phone, or by mail at census.gov. The data shows that 78% of Roy residents have responded. Thank you! We just need to get the last 22% done. The deadline is Sept 30, 2020. Please do not miss an opportunity to make a big difference.

The Roy Connection is published monthly by Connection PublishingŠ www.royconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.comz| 801-721-3762 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts PUBLICATION DESIGN Robert Dodd WRITERS Mayor Robert Dandoy Roy Business Advisory Board Diane Wilson Hailey Minton Diane Townsend Melissa Spelts Ann J. Park AD DESIGN Robert Dodd Abigail Rigby Crystal Rappleye EDITORS Brittany Carroll Hailey Minton

CONNECT WITH US! News, contests, photos from readers and lots more! We love hearing from you! royconnection.com

"With school now started, there is an increase of children on and around our streets.

Please watch out for them as you drive through our neighborhoods."

The Downtown Business District review subcommittee is close to finalizing recommendations to the zoning and building codes after receiving numerous public comments. Modernizing our downtown business district codes is critical in our next step of creating an environment that will bring new business developments into the city. We need mix-use developments, we need a new hotel, we need a theater, and we need more sit-down restaurants.

These developments can build a strong commercial base that will generate needed property and sales taxes. Very shortly, the Roy City Council will vote on those changes. As always, public input is welcome.

Efforts continue in securing property for a new cemetery. The process has been difficult with many twists and turns. It is hoped that, by the end of this month, we will have one major issue resolved so we can move forward. Be patient with us as we work through the process.

Finally, with school now started, there is an increase of children on and around our streets. Please watch out for them as you drive through our neighborhoods.

Always stop for school busses that are loading or unloading children. Watch for and respect the crossing guards who are there to help protect our children.

Robert Dandoy, Mayor

Connection Publishing www.connectionpub.com Disclaimer: The paid advertisements contained within the Roy Connection magazine are not endorsed or recommended by Connection Publishing or Roy City.

Therefore, neither party may be held liable for the business practices of these companies. The City is also not responsible for any content in the magazines except for that which they directly submit for print.

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

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SEPTEMBER

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

We asked our staff what their favorite TV show was to binge watch.

Ryan Spelts Publisher/Owner Melissa Spelts Owner Rhett Long Sales VP Vy Trinh Sales Leadership Kristina Case Graphic Design

Canning Recipes, the way grandma did pg.26

Abigail Rigby Ad Design

Kelly Hertel spreads Disney Magic pg. 16

CONTENTS 5 CITY NEWS

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COMMUNITY Roy Complex Parks & Recreation Calendar of Events Photo Contest

20 BUSINESS

Davis Hospital Ridgeview Pharmacy Ascent Credit Union Stevens-Henager College Wasatch Peaks Credit Union

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RECIPES Canning Summer Preserves

ON OUR COVER 12 Photo Contest 16 Disney on Chalk Photograph of Kelly Hertel

by Melissa Spelts

Scott Jones Sales Tami L. Johnson Writer Robert Dodd Graphic Design of Roy Connection, and Ad Design

CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: royconnection

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

"My wife says this month,, Old Carol Burnett Crystal Rappleye shows. It's Ad Design hilarious how Tim Conway Melinda Hortin Sales & Social Media enjoyed holding a Kim Crook straight face Media Manager with his many ad lib moments Ann Park just to crack up Sales & Writer the cast."

"Stranger Things or The Office."

Hailey Minton Editor & Writer

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Roy City Updates 2000

CHALK WALK WINNERS Congratulations to Our Winners:

BY ROY BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD

Bonneville Meats (1815 W 4000 S, Bldg. #4) Tucked away in a far corner at the north end of Roy is a company dedicated to providing the best beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and deli products to the area. Buy the "Pack the Freezer Package," "Grill Package," "1/4 Beef Package," or the "Half Pig Package."

You can purchase individual cuts – they sell over 3,000 products. They aim to offer the freshest, best meat for the best possible price.

Katie Bloxham • Kelsy Bloxham Kemp • Sara Larkin Codee Brewer • Brooklyn Christensen •Ezri McIlvain Tamralyn Shreeve • Kristy Layton Story The members of the Roy Communities That Care Coalition appreciates everyone who participated!

All winners received a “Pizza Party” delivered by our fabulous Roy Fire Department. What a fun event!

You’re Invited...

NATIONAL FAMILY DINNER NIGHT

"Drive by Dinner Dash" Free meals for the first 600 Attendees

Greek Olive Restaurant (5451 S 1900 W) In downtown Roy lies a bit of Greece worth a visit. Enjoy a scrumptious beef or chicken gyro (pita bread pockets filled with spiced meat, creamy cucumber yogurt sauce, onion slices and tomato). Or nibble on souvlaki (delicious chunks of meat on a skewer) with a salad. Sides include dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves), creamy seasoned potatoes, or lemon rice.

Finish up with a piece of baklava (melt-in-your mouth layered pastry filled with nuts and honey).

September 28 5:30 - 7 P.M. George E. Wahlen North Park 4200 S. 2175 W., Roy For more information E-mail royutahctc@gmail.com or contact Janae @ 801-675-1150.

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Are you Leaking?

Toilets and faucets are the most common source of water leaks.

Leaky toilets can often be repaired inexpensively by replacing the flapper in the bottom of the tank.

TOILET LEAK TEST STEP 1

Remove the tank lid

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STEP 3

Replace lid, do not flush till morning

*Red or green work best

Replacing the rubber O-ring or washer inside the valve of a dripping faucet could save a significant amount of water.

Here are a few ways to test your home for possible water leaks.

STEP 2

Place 10 drops food coloring* inside tank

Check the water level in your toilet tank.

Be sure that the level is

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Check behind or below your washing machine or dishwasher for stains indicating a leak

Check for & replace worn gaskets & washers on indoor & outdoor faucets

STEP 4

Check the next morning. If the food coloring shows up, you have a leak

Check sprinkler systems for damaged heads/leaks...

the top of the tank

A leaking faucet can waste 19 gallons daily - and up to 7,000 gallons in a year!

and check your yard for wet spots

LOCK YOUR CAR! TAKE YOUR KEYS! HIDE YOUR THINGS!

It All Starts With YOU!

One of the most frequent reports we take are those regarding vehicle burglaries. Vehicle burglaries can cost victims hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. Typically, the person or people who commit these crimes are looking for the easiest targets and can burglarize several vehicles in a short time. Often these suspects are not caught because they are only in the vehicle for a few seconds and leave very little to no evidence.

VEHICLE BURGLARY STATISTICS REPORTED IN ROY DURING THE 90-DAY PERIOD BETWEEN MAY 1, 2020 AND JULY 31, 2020: 40 vehicle burglaries reported.

32 of the targeted vehicles were not locked.

The remaining eight vehicles were reported as locked, and of those, four had no signs of forced entry.

During this same time period, 10 vehicle thefts were reported in Roy, and keys were reported as being left inside the vehicle in five of the vehicles that were stolen.

It is likely that 80% of these vehicle burglaries were preventable, and half of the vehicle thefts were also preventable.

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Vehicle burglary is a crime of opportunity, and there are things you can do to reduce your likelihood of becoming a victim. If you cannot secure your vehicle in a closed garage, we suggest you illuminate the area where your vehicle is parked. Remove all items of value from the vehicle and keep all other items out of plain view. Make sure to remove your keys from the vehicle and please lock the doors and roll up all of the windows. These few steps and an extra few seconds can save you money and significant heartache.

VEHICLE BURGLARIES ARE ON THE RISE

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Roy City Municipal Building Fall 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.

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: 801-774-1000 Police: Chief Carl Merino: cmerino@royutah.org Business 801-774-1063 | Emergency 911 Fire: fire@royutah.org - 801-774-1080

Please watch our Roy City Facebook page for city Updates.

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General Plan Update In 2018, Roy City received a grant to update the city’s General Plan. In 2019, the process to update the city’s General Plan begun, and after many months and several meetings with people, groups, etc., a “Draft” version is being presented.

The Planning Commission would like to invite you to review the proposed Draft General Plan and is asking you to provide any comments, concerns, or questions that you may have.

Please go to the Roy City Community Development webpage at www.royutah.org/162/Community-Development and click on the “2019 General Plan Update” There is a video that explains what is in the document (the video goes with the “Executive Summary” if you want to follow along) OR you can download the draft and read it. If you have any comments you’d like to give, please leave it with us.

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Parkinson via email at sparkinson@royutah.org or by phone at (801) 774-1027.

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

Council's Corner

BY DIANNE WILSON Good to see so many of you wearing masks and working together to keep ourselves and others healthy.

With that common theme in mind, here are a few tips to fine-tune the efficacy of wearing a mask.

1. PROPER FIT–Masks should fit well around the face (to include nose and mouth) to be most effective.

Small gaps dramatically drop rates of efficacy.

2. SELF-CONTAMINATION & PROPER REMOVAL–When you touch the outside of your mask/gloves/face shield, sanitize your hands immediately. Carefully remove masks from ear-loops or ties, gloves from inside, then sanitize hands immediately.

If not possible to wash mask at end of day (and dry in high heat), isolate mask in paper bag or by hanging untouched for 72 hours. Having several masks to rotate can be helpful.

3. OCULAR TRANSMISSION–increasing evidence shows that eyes may serve as a source of infection as well as an entry way for transmission. Don’t hesitate to wear a face shield WITH your mask.

Roy COVID-19 numbers continue to rise. Rates will increase as schools reopen. Getting your flu shot is especially important this year. We appreciate your continued efforts to “Keep Roy Healthy”. Stay vigilant!

Thanks for your community spirit. *References: CDC, WHO, Journal of Emergency Medicine, John Hopkins

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.

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October Swim Lessons October 5th - 29th

MON/WED Time Level 5:00 p.m.

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(PSA)Pre-School A (PSB)Pre-School B (P&C) Parent & Child Pre-School All class level descriptions can be found at www.royrecreation.com

Sept. Water Aerobics Class Dates: Sept 8th - Oct 1st Registration: Sept 4th

Non Pass-holders: Pass-holders: Seniors:

Cost $28 $18 $15

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Parks & Recreation Adopt a Tree and Bench Roy City is making it possible for you and your family or business to make the city a better, more beautiful place by adopting a bench or a tree. The trees planted and benches donated with these programs will be a long term reminder of your family or business.

Please fill out the PDF application found at the following links and email it to emiller@royutah.org. Upon application approval, Roy City staff will contact you to collect the payment fee by credit card over the phone. Visit the websites listed below for more information.

Morning 8:00 - 8:45 Deep 8:45 - 9:30 Deep

Adopt a Tree: The $250 fee includes a personalized 6" x 12" marker and a new tree to be planted at your choice of park in Roy City. www.royutah.org/398/Adopt-a-Tree

Evening 4:15 - 5:00 Deep 8:00 - 8:45 Deep 8:30 - 9:30 Shallow

Adopt a Bench: The $300 fee includes a bench with a standard or personalized 6"x 4" marker on it to be placed at your choice of location in Roy City (see the application for a list of location options). www.royutah.org/399/Adopt-a-Bench

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September Calendar of Events

SCHOOL EVENTS

Freedom Elementary

ROY JR. HIGH

Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. Dismissal @ 2:20 p.m.

Regular Dismissal @ 1:50 p.m.

Wed. Dismissal @ 12:20 p.m.

First and third Wed. Early-Out Dismissal @ 11:30 a.m.

Sept 18: School Picture Day

Sept 4: Football & Softball Assembly 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Visit the Roy Jr. High Calendar online for the Football schedule.

Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. Dismissal @ 2:20 p.m.

Sept 10: Softball @ South Ogden Jr High 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Municipal Elementary

Sept 15: Softball @ Sand Ridge 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sept 17: Softball @ Roy Jr. Sept 21-25: Hope Week Sept 23: Hope Carnival 5 p.m.

Sept 24: Softball @ TH Bell 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sept 25: Trucks of the Trade 7:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.

Sept 29: Softball @ Snowcrest 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sept 30: Parent Teacher Conference 1 p.m.

ROY ELEMENTARY Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. Dismissal @ 2:30 p.m.

Wed. Dismissal @ 12:30 p.m.

Sept 21: Picture Day

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North Park Elementary

Wed. Dismissal @ 12:30 p.m.

Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. Dismissal @ 2:30 p.m.

Wed. Dismissal @ 12:30 p.m.

CITY EVENTS Roy City has an extensive Virtual Recreation Center available at Royutah. org. There are indoor & outdoor activities, and resources for Senior adults. Roy City wants to stay connected with residents, so share what you’re up to with them on social media!

ROY COMPLEX Sept 1-4: “Open Swim” 5 p.m.6:45 p.m. Facility Closes @ 7 p.m.

Sept 4: September Water Aerobic Registration. Runs Sept. 8-Oct 1.

Sept 14: October Swim Lesson Registration. Runs Oct. 5-29.

LIBRARY EVENTS

Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. Dismissal @ 2:30 p.m.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Wed. Dismissal @ 12:30 p.m.

There is nothing more empowering than getting your own library card. It gives you access to books, materials, resources, and services to pursue your passions and dreams. Celebrate this September by getting your very own.

Visit weberpl.org or your nearest Weber County Library location to get started.

Sept 7: Labor Day - No School Sept 10: Fundraiser Kickoff Assembly 2 p.m.

Sept 16: PTA Parent Party Planning 1:30 p.m.

Sept 25: Fall School Picture Day

LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. Dismissal @ 2:25 p.m.

Wed. Dismissal @ 12:25 p.m.

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Weber Reads: Telling Our Stories Weber Reads is a community-wide reading initiative hosted annually by the Wasatch Range Writing Project and Weber County Library. This year,

explore the rich world of memoir and personal storytelling with select titles.

Beginning in September, lesson plans, activities, and reading recommendations will be available at weberpl.org.

Video Programs Watch library-produced video storytimes and other activities. Videos are posted weekly on Weber County Library’s Facebook page and weberpl.org.

Fiction Fix Learn about new releases, book discussions, and reading suggestions for adults.

Novel Teen Booktalks Get reading recommendations just for teens from Weber County Library staff.

STEAM Stream Explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) concepts with activities that can be done at home.

Silly Storytime Stories and songs for preschoolaged children.

Spanish Storytime Stories and songs for the whole family, presented in Spanish.

Storytime for Littles Stories and songs for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

Sep 1-Oct 31: Gallery Exhibit Bonnie Frucci | Oil Paintings Artist Bio:Whether she is painting in her studio or outdoors, painting has become a creative outlet and life passion for Bonnie Frucci. She grew up in Price, Utah, and has spent many years exploring the desert mountain landscapes of eastern Utah. She strives to emulate the integrity and beauty of the natural world in her work. She currently lives in Eden, Utah.

Sep 9: Craft at Home: Fabric Pumpkins @ 1 p.m.

Watch the instructional video on Weber County Library’s Facebook page or at weberpl.org. Learn how to make fabric pumpkins using just four supplies. Pick up a free craft kit at your

September Calendar of Events library location while supplies last.

Sep 19: Family Trivia Night @ 4 p.m.

Answer literary questions for a chance to win a prize. Registration, an Internet connection, and a Zoom-capable device are required.

To sign up, call 801-337-2660.

Wednesdays & Thursdays: Dungeions & Dragons @ 6 p.m.

Ages 12-18. Play a library-hosted Dungeons & Dragons session via Zoom.

Registration, an Internet connection, and a Zoom-capable device are required.

To sign up, call 801-337-2660. eTEAM for Adults Beginner instruction is offered on Microsoft Word, email, Internet use, resumes, and eMedia. To sign up for one-on-one 30-minute sessions from the eTEAM (24 hours’ notice required), call the location nearest

you. Masks and social distancing are required for all appointments.

Zoom Book Discussion Ages 18 and up. Limited free copies of the book will be available; ask your librarian how to sign up or call to register.

Book discussions will be held via Zoom.

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

Sept 4: Historic 25th Street Car & Motorcycle Show @ Wall Ave. to Washington Blvd. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Online registration will close Friday, Aug 28.

Sept 5: Ballet West II: Snow White @ Austad Auditorium 2 p.m.

Sept 12: Holi Festival of Colors @ West Stadium Park 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sept 15 - 20: Alice in Quiltland - QuiltFest

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Sept 19: Up for Down Syndrome Century Ride @ Pioneer Park in Kaysville, 7 a.m. Choose to ride 100, 75, 50, or 25 miles; Rider entry fee: $75. Visit the website for more info https:// www.udsf.org/events-news/up-fordown-syndrome-century-ride.html | Harvest Moon Celebration - Familyfriendly activities & live music. @ Ogden downtown 25th Street 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Sept 26: Ogden Marathon - Rescheduled @ Ogden City Amphitheater @ 7 a.m.

Stay connected with the Ogden Nature Center Virtually. On their Facebook page, they post their Wild Wednesdays discussions and their Nest Nooks and Storybooks.

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hen his job at Hill Air Force Base cut back his hours in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Kelly Hertel turned to a hobby he had put on the shelf for over 20 years. While never formally trained, he drew for fun while deployed six months in Iraq when he had down time. Fast forward to 2020: “I saw that someone had drawn a Bambi with chalk and shared it on Facebook.” It inspired him to give it a try to see what he could do. He had never drawn with chalk before. He started on March 23, 2020 by drawing the ghost rider on his driveway. Then he drew the Disney character, Stitch, for his daughter, Krista, who lives in Kentucky, because that is her favorite character.

He left his hobby of doodling on the ship when he came home from deployment. From that point, he turned his focus towards his family and work. “One year, I painted some Halloween characters from Nightmare before Christmas, but it was just a quick paint job by hand. I don’t “DO” it to get LY 'S SEE K EL T better, it was a one-time thing.”

W OR K A 2 Now 1,200 hours into it, people 1 1 0 W. 1 1 6 7 N. T ON. have started asking him if he IN CLIN y in is going to participate in chalk Visit earler to b m te p art festivals. Some have even e S in see them e! offered to hire him to paint m ri p ir the bedrooms, do chalk art for businesses, or family driveways for birthdays, but that’s not the path he is pursuing. Kelly still has his job on base, and his goal was never to make money off this. He said the payoff from his work comes from the smiles when people see what he has created. “It’s amazing to see the faces of the children; you’ll hear them screaming with excitement from the other side of the road.”

By the time he finished the 8-ft. drawings on his driveway, he was getting really hooked because he saw the impact it was having on the people in his residential area. At that point, he decided to take it to the sidewalk. He lives on a corner, so he has a lot to work with. “At the beginning, I was hesitant about doing them on the sidewalk because it is city property.”

But even as he has made adjustments to his technique, the drawings aren’t permanent, and it’s nothing a pressure washer can’t erase. People have asked questions about it, but everyone who comes seems to be happy that he is sharing his talents in this way. The inspiration for chalk art has passed on to more people since he started. People send him pictures of their kids drawing on the sidewalk.

Kelly said his drawings feel like his kids. “You know when you let your kids go out in public, and their hair is a mess or they’re wearing the wrong clothes? I feel really bad when people come to see [the drawings] for the first time and see some of the older ones.” That’s why he is working so hard to keep them vibrant and alive. “I don’t want people to see them as they are, I want them to see them how they originally were.”

He had to get creative to work around each challenge that came up, whether it was rain or sprinklers, the sun bleaching the chalk, or kids riding their bikes across the drawings. “By the time I was finished with the fourth picture on the sidewalk, I had to keep repairing them every day.”

He put up a sign asking people to be respectful so others can see them. For a time, he was covering them with tarps every day to protect them from the elements, but then he began to apply a He decided to focus all his sealer to them, and that was a drawings around the Disney game changer. He bought some theme because Disney has Kelly Hertel posing with his chalk art of Tarzan & Jane boards and laid them across the such a variety of pictures and rocks in the parking strip in front of his yard to give people history. He chalks a villain and a hero from each movie he another place to walk.

He wanted people to get a close look chooses to draw. “I bounce around from every generation at the art without having to worry about twisting an ankle or so any age group can relate to some of the pictures.” falling.

The sun was bleaching the chalk in two weeks, and he Grandparents come with their grandkids and they can all struggled to keep up, so he decided to switch to acrylic paint, share their favorite movie or a movie they haven’t seen in since they don’t bleach as fast.

With 36 pictures, he had to do forever. Kelly related a story shared to him: “A mother was something different.

The acrylic creates a longer life, and he watching The Rescuers with her four-year-old daughter after can add a lot more details with it.

“I can add more characters they saw the picture on the sidewalk. Her daughter started in original pictures because I can go smaller.” crying when she saw the character, Penny, kneel down and pray because she wanted a Mommy and Daddy. She asked People from all over have been by to visit, including the her mom if they could adopt the little cartoon character. news, Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, the Police Department, the Moments like this tell you where their heart is.” members of the City of Clinton, along with countless families.

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Kelly also shares photos of his art on Facebook, which has really opened up his exposure. “I get a lot of texts from people all over the world who enjoy seeing the progression of the work.” He shares his progress on Facebook every day. People who are struggling, including family members who have lost loved ones to COVID-19, have reached out and expressed their appreciation for his positive ray of light in their Facebook feed.

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You’d think so much work invested in these drawings would make it heart-wrenching to imagine them getting washed away. But no, Kelly is not overly sad about the inevitable.

“The pictures did what they were supposed to do.” The effects of his work has reached well beyond the borders of his neighborhood, thanks to Facebook. Knowing it has touched the lives of people in his neighborhood and beyond makes it worth it to him.

In the beginning, he did a lot of kneeling, which you could imagine is hard on anyone’s body. “I’ve gotten really good at doing what I do now.” He starts by drawing it out while kneeling, and he can usually knock it out in an hour or two.

“I need to get up and down a lot when I’m drawing it out because I need to stand back and make sure everything is proportioned right.” Once it’s sketched out, he will lay down on his side on a pad and paint to add in the color. “I’ve lost 100 lbs. since last year, so my body doesn’t hurt like it used to.” The heat doesn’t bother him, as long as he has his canopy for shade. It’s only a problem when it rains and heavy winds throw his canopy around.

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Aaron’s Jewelry

Cinderella and Prince Charming Throughout August, he has been working on his two grand finales.. His goal is to finish them by September first, so perhaps, if you pay him a visit at 1167 N. 1120 W. Clinton, you will see the final product of his efforts. One is the Magic Kingdom, which is a 16 x 8 ft picture, and the other is an underwater theme on the outside wall of his house leading up to his front door. There were originally going to be only five characters in the Magic Kingdom, and the castle was going to be silhouette with chalk rainbows coming down in the center of it. When he started it, he realized the coarseness of his cement was going to be a challenge. It wouldn’t take the chalk even to outline it! He decided to use a sharpie to outline it and then use acrylic paint to bring it to life. He ran into other challenges with the underwater scene. You can’t paint with a brush on stucco, so he bought an airbrush and tried it for his first time. “A good portion of this has all been done with airbrush, from Bruce the shark, the otters, the seagulls, and Hank [the octopus] (who is hiding).”

The Magic Kingdom will have a lot of hidden Mickeys all throughout it. “People have walked through the whole thing and never noticed the hidden Mickeys, and then they go back through it again looking for them!” There is a black light on the moon at night which reveals the Cheshire Cat. He is also adding in glow-in-the-dark hidden Mickeys, so you will have to come back at night to get the full count. How many are there? Kelly couldn’t give a definitive answer because it was still a work in progress when I interviewed him. He said there will be a lot!

September is a good time to wrap things up because Kelly goes all out for Halloween and turns his garage into a haunted house. He’ll be redirecting his energy into that, since it takes him about a month to get it all set. It looks like the art is going to be put on the shelf for a time, but I doubt it will be another 20 years before he picks it up again.

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Davis Hospital and Medical Center

BY DIANE TOWNSEND

our community. What does that mean for you?

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Davis Hospital is Open, Safe, and Ready “As our community comes together to embrace the challenge of recovery, we know there are many questions of how to safely navigate the daily updates and changes while still staying safe. Rest assured, we are still here for you and continue to deliver the health care you and your family need.”

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, Davis Hospital and Medical Center and the Davis Hospital Weber Campus in Roy are fully prepared to care for our patients and our community. We are here, as always, to serve all patients. Our commitment to providing care for the ongoing health and well-being of our community is vital, particularly in times like these.

Our clinic partners are open, most elective procedures are able to be scheduled, and our emergency rooms continue to be a safe place to treat all emergencies. From serious conditions to aches and pains, your health care needs didn’t stop and neither did we.

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• It means that we’ve expanded our hours and are working quickly to reschedule previously cancelled procedures.

• It means we’re intensely focused on new cleaning and personal protection procedures to keep you safe.

• It means patients and visitors are prescreened before entering the facility.

• It means everyone in the hospital, including staff and visitors, wear a mask.

• It means visitor restrictions are in place and waiting rooms are arranged to comply with the recommended 6-foot social distancing guidelines.

• It means that we’ve implemented new practices to ensure that any COVID-19 related care is provided in an isolated area away from other patients and their families.

Now is the time to get you and your family the advanced medical care that you’ve postponed during the pandemic.

We’re here, and we’re ready to provide the care you need. You can feel confident that we have made the necessary preparations to care for you in a safe, controlled, and professional way.

Visit our website to stay updated with the latest information at davishospital. org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Thank you for continuing to trust Davis Hospital for your health care needs.

Don’t Let Fear Keep You Away From the ER Fear of COVID-19 keeps some patients from seeking care for heart attack and stroke symptoms, now many are suffering long term consequences from waiting.

When it comes to your heart, don't hesitate to seek emergency help. "We're finding that people are waiting too long to call first responders or to come to the ER when they are having chest pain," states Dena Eckardt, Director of Emergency Services. "Every minute

lost in getting medical help can inhibit recovery. Every minute saved can preserve vital heart function."

"Whether COVID-19 related or not, our experienced medical professionals are ready to care for all patients with health emergencies," explains Michael Jensen, President of Davis Hospital. "We have put a strong emphasis on safety to ensure that protections are in place for everyone, including patients, staff and EMS personnel. This means that our emergency rooms (in Layton and Roy) continue to be a safe place to seek urgent medical attention."

New protocols ensure each person who enters the emergency room is screened.

Anyone exhibiting signs of COVID-19 is taken to an isolation space for further evaluation. Chief Nursing Officer, Chris Johnson stated, "Screening allows us to protect each other while caring for a variety of patients including those presenting with heart attack and stroke symptoms. More importantly, we are able to screen and place patients in the appropriate location without using up valuable time when every minute counts."

If you have a medical history that indicates stroke or heart attack, or you have the symptoms of either, call 911 or immediately go to the emergency room.

The longer you wait to seek care, the more likely you are to have negative long term effects on your health.

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Clockwise: Peach Salsa, Apricot Freezer Jam, and Canned Peaches

CAN IT! Preserving Summer (just like Grandma did)

Many of us grew up with our grandmas and mothers canning the harvest of the garden to be enjoyed all through the winter.

Even though we can buy everything at the grocery store, it's still a wonderful tradition for many and a money saver. Here are some of our favorites that are worth the work!

THIS SPACE RESERVED Recipes Canned Peaches

CANNING PROCESS STEPS

RECIPE & PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS

Step 1: Gather the peaches

Step 4: Add lid and ring

Start with 11 to 12 lbs of peaches; this will make 7 quarts of bottled peaches. I like my peaches with light syrup, so I use 2 cups of sugar to 1 quart of water.

Wipe the rim of the jar clean with a damp rag and put the lid and ring on.

My mom and grandmothers always had bottled peaches in their pantry. With peach orchards surrounding us, we live in the perfect place to have canned peaches in our pantries.

Elberta peaches are my favorite.

They are so sweet and delicious. There are many varieties of peaches, and some of those would be great to can as well. Ask your local farmer which varieties are best.

Step 2: Remove the skins This method is called blanching. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Dip the peaches in the hot water for 30 seconds to 1 minute. This loosens the skins so they will slip right off. Use a slotted spoon to lift out of the hot water and place in a bowl or sink of cold water.

Step 3: Fill jars After removing the skin and pit, slice up the peach and place in canning jars. Once your jar is full, add your sugar and water, leaving ½ inch of space at the top. Remove all air bubbles by sticking a spoon down to the bottom and lifting the peaches gently a few times. Air can get trapped where you can’t see it and needs to be removed.

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Step 5: Process Load your full, closed jars into a water canner with about 2 inches of water above the jar tops. Bring the water to a boil and let boil for 30 min.

Step 6: Finish Use a jar lifter to remove hot jars and place them on a towel. Then let them sit for 24 hours. You can tell if your jars are sealed by pressing down on the middle of the lid. If it pops, your jar didn’t seal. If you have jars that did not seal, place them in your fridge and eat them within the week. Sealed jars will last for at least 2 years.

HOME CANNING SAFETY: -Always start with clean jars -Boil the lid and ring before using -Work in a clean environment

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Peach Salsa

crystalized later? Here are a few things you can do to prevent it and fix it when it does happen.

RECIPE & PHOTO BY ANN PARK

Prevent: Make sure the fruit and liquid to sugar ratio is precise.

Crystals will form if there is more sugar than the fruit can hold.

Cook at a rapid boil. Follow the recipe precisely and don’t over cook. Sometimes crystals will form on the sides of the pot as you cook the jam. Before you fill the jar, take a damp cloth and wipe the sides of the pot to prevent sugar crystals from sneaking in.

Cooking Jellies or jams in a single batch will increase your chances of it turning out great!

7 cups peaches, chopped 7 cups tomatoes, chopped 3 onions, diced 1 ½ cups bell peppers, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ bunch cilantro, chopped 3 limes, juiced 1 cup vinegar 2 tsp salt 4 jalapenos with seeds Other hot peppers (to taste) ¼ cup instant clear jell (for thickening 200 degrees and above) ¼ cup sugar Add all ingredients (except sugar and clear jell) to a large pot and bring to a boil. Mix clear jell into sugar, and add the mixture gradually into the salsa. Stir carefully and add it slowly so you don’t get lumps. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir every few minutes and make sure not to burn! Fill clean pint jars, leaving about half an inch of headspace. Prepare lids and rings according to directions and put lids on jars. Process in hot water bath for 15 minutes for pints, 30 minutes for quart jars.

Fix: Low, even heating melts the crystals. That being said, you can use the stove or a microwave to melt the jam back into shape. The dishwasher is a great option as well! Just make sure the lids are on TIGHT and put your jars of jam in the dishwasher for a cycle.

Stewed Tomatoes RECIPE & PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS

This is my favorite thing to bottle and have in our pantry. It is so easy to just pull out a jar of the stewed tomatoes, purée them (mix in a blender or food processor), add some seasoning, and you will have the perfect tomato soup in which to dip a grill cheese sandwich or some crackers. You can add a jar of these to your favorite spaghetti sauce or taco soup. I love how versatile they are.

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Hot water bath canning instructions: place lids on jars and put into canning kettle. The jars should be completely covered with water. Bring the pot to a boil and begin timing when the pot boils.

Remove the jars carefully and let them cool for 24 hours. Check to make sure each jar is sealed. Store in cool dark place.

Apricot Freezer Jam RECIPE & PHOTO BY HAILEY MINTON

20 tomatoes 1 to 2 stalks celery (chopped) 1 yellow onion (diced) To prepare the tomatoes Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully drop whole tomatoes in the boiling water for 1 minute. Immediately remove and place in an ice bath. As soon as they are cool enough to handle, pull skins off with your hands. Core and cut into large chunks.

4 cups apricots, finely chopped (approximately 2 1/2 lb.)

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 3 cups sugar 1 box of Sure Jell Premium Fruit Pectin 1 cup water

Stew Tomatoes and Vegetables Add tomatoes, celery, and onions to a pot and boil for 10 minutes.

Wash and rinse containers that hold around 1 to 2 cups. Wash apricots, discard the pits, and finely chop them. Do not peel them.

Combine the exact measurements of apricots and lemon juice in a bowl and set to the side. Measure the exact amount of sugar and add to a large saucepan. Mix in 1 box of Sure Jell with the sugar.

Stir in 1 cup water and bring the mixture to boil on medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for one minute. Stir in the apricot and lemon juice mixture quickly. Stir 1 minute or until thoroughly mixed

Using a funnel, ladle the stewed tomatoes into warm jars. Leave a half inch of space above the tomatoes in the jar.

Pour into prepared containers, leaving 1/2 inch space at the top for expansion during freezing.

Cover. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hrs until set before moving to the freezer or fridge.

In another pot, boil water and put canning lids and rings in to sterilize. I put the glass jars in the dish washer and pull them out when they are still hot.

Precision is essential when you make jam!

Wipe the rim of the jar clean with a damp rag. Add a warm lid, twisting the ring until just finger-tight.

Using a jar lifter, lower each jar into the your canning pot of water.

Once pot is full, make sure you have 2 inches of water above your jars. Make sure the water isn’t too hot so the jars do not shatter.

Bring the water to a boil and set your timer for 45 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the jars sit in the pot for 5 minutes.

As you pull your jars out, place on a towel and let sit for 24 hours.

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First-Time Home Buyer Did you know there are special loans and down payment assistant programs available to first-time home buyers?

If you haven’t owned a home in the past three years, you may qualify as a first-time buyer. These programs often include options to help make grants to assist with down payments.

A conventional mortgage is simply any mortgage loan that is not insured or guaranteed by the federal or state government. In addition to an owneroccupied home, these loans can also be used for additional homes or rental properties.

Construction Loan A construction loan covers the cost of building a new home. This type of loan enables you to build your dream home, whether you’re building it yourself or through a contractor! It’s a great way to finance your short-term needs before your long-term mortgage.

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