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DIVERSITY IN OUR COMMUNITY STORIES AFFECTING OUR LIVES August 2020

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"It is important you know that Waste Management, our solid waste provider, is devoted to recycling and continues to process recycling materials."

ecently, the local newspaper ran an article about recycling in the county. It stated that other cities were postponing their recycling programs because of costs and the marketing trends for those materials. It is important you know that Waste Management, our solid waste provider, is devoted to recycling and continues to process recycling materials. They have local buyers who use the materials to make new products and who invested $17 Million into a new material recovery facility in Salt Lake City. The city is committed to continue this program as long as the residents find value in it and it’s provided at a reasonable cost.

In July, UDOT (Utah Department of Transportation) provided their Roy 5600 South Environmental Assessment Study to the public, both on-line and in-person, at the Roy Elementary School. The study outlined their approach to help mitigate the traffic issues in the city. The study indicated a change to 5600 South into a 5-lane state road and included significant improvements to the I-15 interchange. The project is not funded yet but is scheduled to happen sometime before 2030. With public input completed, it is assumed the study will be reviewed, adjusted, and approved sometime this fall. We will keep you posted as this effort moves forward.

Finally, I encourage each of you to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The number of active cases in the city are still growing. Please do not be complacent on this issue. Be safe and keep your family safe!

Robert Dandoy, Mayor

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CONTENTS

Kristina Case Graphic Design

Diversity in our Community pg. 16

Robert Dodd Graphic Design of Roy Connection, and Ad Design

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COMMUNITY Roy Complex Parks & Recreation Calendar of Events Founding Families

25 BUSINESS

Crystal Rappleye Ad Design

ON OUR COVER 16 Diversity in our Community

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A LOOK BACK Famous From Roy RECIPES Farm Fresh Flavor

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Roy City Updates

What has the Roy CTC Been up to this summer?

We are proud of our fabulous volunteers, including the following:

Our volunteer-based coalition has been very busy this summer!

our very own Roy City leaders, parents, youth, education experts, school counselors, youth-serving organizations, community partners, business owners, and law enforcement! Won’t you join us?

As you probably know, we posted 300 positive messaging signs around the city, hoping to brighten your day a little!

If you somehow missed them, check out these adorable pictures!

Below are a few of the Coalition’s activities:

We are committed to making a difference in our community! Our vision is for a compassionate, accepting community where all people work together to create a safe, healthy, and a drug-free environment for all.

You could make a difference in the lives of our Roy youth, in as little as one hour per month. Come and check out one of our board meetings. We meet virtually on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

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Collaborated with Schools and Donated Vape Detectors for the Bathrooms at Roy High School, Sand Ridge, and Roy Jr.

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Applied for a $125,000.00 DrugFree Communities Grant

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Provided several dozen scholarships for evidenced-based classes

E-mail royutahctc@gmail.com or contact Janae @ 801-675-1150.

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Love & Logic and Emotion Coaching

See us on Facebook @royutahctc

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Chalk the Walk Contest

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Collaborated with Weber County Coalitions for a Parent’s Empowered Grant Underage anti-drinking campaigned

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Sent some Coalition Members to CADCA (Community Anti-drug Coalitions of America)

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Passed Out 400 Community Care Bags to Roy Citizens

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Finalized 2020 – 2021 Community Action Plan

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Monthly Community Board Meeting

For more information

Happy Summer!

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BY ROY BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD

Tailored Barber Co. (5635 S. 3500 W., Roy; call for appointment: 801-985-1227) isn't just a barbershop; it's an experience. Tailored Barber Co. offers professional barbering services designed for men and boys and caters just to you. They go beyond just giving you a haircut and shave; they make sure you leave looking and feeling great.

From the ultimate Tailored Deluxe to precise straightrazor shaves and tea tree scalp treatments, they provide services to make a gentleman look and feel his best. They will serve you a cold, refreshing drink as you wait for your appointment in total comfort. Then, you will be guided to a semi-private station by their barber, where you will discover your perfect look. To finish it off, you will be handed a hot towel to help you feel reinvigorated.

Don't settle for a generic look; get the full experience to become the man you want to be.

Day Power Equipment (5990 S. 1900 W., Roy; 801-825-3125) has been a successful family owned and operated business in Roy City for many years. Conveniently located on main street, they are a one-stop shop for a wide variety of outdoor power equipment from leading brands like Toro, Honda, and ECHO. If you are in need of a new lawnmower, they have over 300 in stock!

And if your outdoor equipment – from chainsaw to lawnmower to snow thrower and more – is in need of service, they have trained technicians available who can resolve tough issues.

Their commitment to excellence is the reason they have become one of the largest dealers in the Roy, Utah area.

Whether you need an easier way to remove snow from your driveway this winter or a professional-grade lawn mower for your business venture, they can help!

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FREE SHRED EVENT! Due to COVID 19, we will require all participants to stay in their car. The workers will take items out of the car.

This will ensure safe social distancing.

Please make sure all metal items, like paper clips, are detached from all documents.

Weber County: Friday, August 21st,

9-11 am Roy Hillside Senior Center (5051 S. 2000 W., Roy) Please enter in by 2000 W

Friday, Aug 28th,

9-11 am Northview Senior Center (485 E. 2550 N., North Ogden)

Morgan County: Monday, Aug 24th,

10 am -12 pm Morgan Senior Center Weber and Morgan County Senior Medicare Patrol invite you to help fight fraud and reduce the threat of possible identity theft by properly disposing of sensitive documents. These items include: - Documents with personal information, such as your social security number.

- Documents with personal information about your medical history.

- Documents with your credit card information or credit scores.

- Junk mail for credit card offers.

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Roy City Offices Summer Hours (COVID-19 restrictions apply)

Business By Phone Fridays Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Business in person by appointment only.

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

Key Community Contacts MAYOR Robert Dandoy: rdandoy@royutah.org - 801-774-1028

COUNCIL MEMBERS Jan Burrell: jburrell@royutah.org Joe Paul: jpaul@royutah.org Bryon Saxton: bsaxton@royutah.org Diane Wilson: dwilson@royutah.org Ann Jackson: ajackson@royutah.org

ROY SERVICES Roy Offices: 801-774-1000 Police: Chief Carl Merino: cmerino@royutah.org Business 801-774-1063 | Emergency 911 Fire: fire@royutah.org - 801-774-1080 Utilities: 801-774-1000 Parks & Rec: parksandrec@royutah.org - 801-774-1048

Please watch our Roy City Facebook page for city Updates.

Justice Court: courts@royutah.org - 801-774-1051 Community Development: 801-774-1040

Council's Corner Help Protect our Waterways Roy City would like to offer a friendly reminder that the gutters and storm drains are for runoff waters only (sprinklers, rainwater, etc.). When you are mowing your lawns, please sweep up or use a blower to blow grass clippings and fertilizers that get onto the driveways, sidewalk, and gutters or streets back onto your own lawn. Grass clippings can plug the storm drains and cause flooding; they also decompose in our streams and pond and cause unnaturally high levels of nutrients that can harm aquatic wildlife.

The Roy City storm water system runs through Meadow Creek Pond. This water is vital to the pond and must be kept clean.

Please properly dispose of grass clippings, pet waste, paint fertilizers, tree leaves, seeds, etc., properly and help keep our city streets, as well as streams and rivers, clean.

Please contact the Roy City Public Works Department to report violations at 801-774-1090.

If it is after hours, please call Weber Dispatch at 801629-8221. Our current storm water ordinance is on our website at www.royutah.org.

BY JAN BURRELL This year, celebrating community and neighborhood spirit has required a new level of creativity and commitment to service. In a unique way, ROY DAYS will be observed with our families and limited close acquaintances, and with a dedication to remaining healthy and safe and helping others to do the same. Can we stay devoted to our city and the values that make Roy great? Of course! We do that by encouraging and supporting our city workers, by helping our neighbors, by being the positive and collaborative humans that bring us together as remarkable partners.

Our city has always been a place of pride, hard work, and a willingness to work through difficult situations.

I couldn’t be more proud to serve our citizens and our staff and remain focused on the grit that has been, and continues to be, the motto of our people during this unprecedented time. Roy City can only be as great as the folks who live here. I hope we continue to treat each other with respect and kindness, despite frustrating and difficult circumstances. You probably hear this often and may consider it trite, but we truly are in this TOGETHER!

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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Roy Complex

2150 W 4700 S • 801-774-1050

WE ARE OPEN! Summer Hours Facility

September Swim Lessons

Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Registration: August 10th

Lap Swim: Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Open Swim: Monday – Friday: 2 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Saturday 12 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

No Summer Aerobic Classes

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September 8th - October 1st

MON/WED Time Level 5:00 p.m. PSA & 1 5:30 p.m.

PSB 5:45 p.m.

2 6:00 p.m.

3 6:30 p.m.

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1 6:30 p.m.

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

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Parks & Recreation Girls Basketball Registration runs August 1-August 31 on www.royrecreation. com. This league is for girls grades 2nd-9th. The cost is $55 per player. They will play 8 games, and the games begin in October.

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all & C b t tball e e k s k s a a B Girls rade B G t s 1 / n rgarte e d n i Registration runs K August 1st-August 31st Age Divisions COED Kindergarten/1st Grade 2nd-3rd Grade Girls 4th-5th Grade Girls 6th-7th Grade girls 8th-9th Grade Girls

Beginner Basketball Registration runs August 1-August 31 on www.royrecreation. com. This league is for co-ed players in Kindergarten or 1st grade and is played 3 v 3. The cost is $50 per player. They will play 8 games, and the games begin in October.

Adult Softball Fall League

Girls Basketball grades 2nd-9th Grade: $55 COED Kindergarten /1st Grade Basketball: $50

register online at www.royrecreation.com

Registration begins August 1st at www.royrecreation.com.

Men’s league plays on Tuesdays, and Co-ed league plays on Thursdays. The 8 game season starts in September, and the cost per team is $375. Each night will be double headers.

Registration based on 2020/2021 school year

For more information contact Lizzy Badger at ebadger@royutah.org or call 801-774-1048

COED & MEN'S FALL AD LT AD LT SOFTBALL SOFTBALL FALL Registration Period: August 1st-August 31st $375 per team

8 games

Teams will play doubleheaders

Men's league: Tuesday Nights COED League: Thursday Nights Post Season, Single Elimination Tournament

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

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August Calendar of Events

SCHOOL EVENTS Aug 26: First Day of School. Visit wsd.net for the most up to date information regarding the COVID-19 response to returning to school.

LIBRARY EVENTS

Adult Summer Reading (Imagine Your Story) June 1 - Aug 10 Ages 18 and up – Weber County Library challenges you to read fantasy titles all summer long. Read and enter to win weekly prizes.

CITY EVENTS

The Southwest Branch Library is open and ready to serve the public.

To support social distancing efforts, Weber County Library programs have moved online. New content is available weekly at weberpl.org, as well as the Library’s social media channels. Like them at facebook. com/weberpl or follow them at webercountylibrary on Instagram.

Roy Days is POSTPONED UNTIL 2021

ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & TEENS

Aug 1: Adult Softball Fall League registration @ royrecreation.com | Beginner Basketball registration @ royrecreation.com | Girls Basketball registration @ royrecreation.com

Silly Story Time: New Videos on Mondays | Ages 12 & Under Storytime for Littles: New Videos on Tuesdays | Ages 5-10 STEAM Stream: New Videos on Wednesdays | Ages 12 & Under Teen Book Talks: New Videos on Fridays | Ages 12-18

SUMMER READING Children’s Summer Reading (Imagine Your Story) June 1 - Aug 10: Videos Available on Thursdays Ages 12 and under – Weber County Library invites you to explore the world of fantasy and science fiction this summer!

Bring your reading log into any Weber County Library location to get it signed off by them. Read books, fill out your log, and collect prizes all summer long.

Teen Summer Reading: Hero’s Quest June 1 - Aug 10 Ages 12-18 – Embark on a quest for the ages as you read books, complete challenges, and earn prizes fit for an adventuring hero.

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Roy City has an extensive Virtual Recreation Center available at Royutah. org. There are indoor activities, 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!

PARKS & RECREATION

Aug 3: 1st day of Tackle Football Practice Aug 22: 1st Day of Tackle Football Games

ROY COMPLEX Aug 10: September Swim Lesson Registration on line.

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

Some events may be cancelled.

Aug 1: Steven Cubed @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m.

Aug 3 - 8: Antelope Island Spiderfest - VIRTUAL visit https://stateparks.utah. gov/parks/antelope-island/2020-spiderfestival-virtual-version/ for more details Aug 5 - 8: Weber County Fair. Visit webercountyfair.org for more information.

Aug 12: Ogden River Clean-Up with the Weber State Outdoor Program 6 p.m. Email OutdoorProgram@ weber.edu to register.

Aug 14: Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway. at Alpine Church, Riverdale 5050 S. 1275 W., 5 - 7 p.m. The student and a guardian need to both be present to receive the supplies.

If you'd like to donate items, please contact alpinecares@alpinechurch.org Aug 20: Alice in Wonderland at Perry’s Egyptian Theater 7 - 9 p.m.

Aug 22: TedX Ogden @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 - 9 p.m.

Aug 29: Weber State Womens Soccer versus Utah State @ WSU 7 p.m.

Stay connected with the Ogden Nature Center virtually. On their Facebook page, they post their Wild Wednesdays discussions.

All summer camps listed on the calendar on-line are happening.

National Parks Update: Arches National Park roads, trails, park store, and restrooms are open. The visitor center, campground, and Fiery Furnace remain closed. Canyonlands National Park roads, trails, park stores, and restrooms are open. Visitor centers remain closed. Entrance fees are being collected. Capitol Reef National Park is fully open with implementation of our final phased resumption in operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The visitor center and Gifford House are open with social distancing measures in place. In Zion National Park, Kolob Canyons Area, Scenic Drive, and Visitor Center are temporarily closed to all traffic. Park shuttles have resumed modified operations-tickets required. Book tickets in advance on Recreation.gov. Private vehicles are not allowed on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive when shuttles are in operation. Bryce Canyon is increasing recreational access and services.

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Stoker Family

BY TAMI L. JOHNSON

Front Row: Pearl, Polly H., Lorenzo, Betsy | Back Row: Earl, Wells, Goldie, Fuchsia, Jesse L. Stoker

Marlene Venable Eastman was born in a two-bedroom home on December 5th, 1935, in Roy, Utah. 84 years later, this is the same home she resides in today. Marlene’s parents, Marvin Charles Venable and Matilda Jane Stoker, purchased the land in 1932. It was a beautiful, 1 ½ acres of land to roam—perfect for gardening and raising a variety of animals. Of course, there were fruit trees and vegetables too. Truly, it was a farm life.

Marlene says, “I was a happy child…still am!”

Since that tiny two-bedroom home in 1935, there have been additions made such as a large kitchen, porch, and back room. Along with the house, the city of Roy has grown.

As a child, Marlene remembers riding her bicycle up the hill with very little traffic. She says, “I even rode horses up 5600. There was nothing but greenery and trees!”

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men stay in our barn, and mother would feed them. They were people out of work, and they would know that Mom would feed them. She would prepare extra food.”

Living on a farm meant Marlene and her family would cultivate, harvest, and eat the fruits of their labor. “We raised the food we needed and then shared.” Animals included cows, chickens, rabbits, pheasants, turkeys, and ducks.

“I had the privilege of having a tricycle,” Marlene says, “And I played dolls every day.”

During her younger years, Marlene walked to school each day.

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–Stoker Family continued–

At recess, there was a big playground where the kids had loads of fun, but even more exciting than that was the opportunity to go to “Aunt Em’s” house. “Aunt Em,” as they affectionately called her, was a kind woman who lived in a tiny house across from the school. She had the most wonderful backyard filled with sand, just like the beach, where Marlene and her friends would dig and play.

Marlene met her companion, Leo Wayne Eastman, through her father, Marvin Charles Venable. Leo, a young journeyman, worked for Marvin, who was a building contractor. In fact, Marvin built most of Roy’s buildings, including the church on 4800.

Leo and Marlene were married for 44 years and raised seven children, in addition to fostering 157 children. Leo has since passed away, and although Marlene has been a widow now for 22 years, she says, “I am very happy. I have 76 grandchildren and great grandchildren. It’s fantastic!”

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Having been blessed with three sisters and one brother, Marlene says, “I am still close to all of them today, even though Sandra is the only one living.”

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Marlene’s maternal grandparents, Jesse Stoker and Lettie Matilda Hammon Stoker, settled Roy. According to Marlene, her family was brought here through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day-Saints.

Hard working, resourceful farmers are a few ways to describe Marlene’s grandparents. They raised 11 children and built their first home in 1900. Marlene’s grandfather, Jesse, and his father, John Stoker, also raised Clydesdale horses.

The Stoker farmland stretched from 4800 over to 5600 and down to the railroad tracks. At the time, Marlene’s grandfather, Jesse, felt there was plenty of land to go around so he and his brother, Lorenzo, gave a portion to Roy City to use for a cemetery. In the north east corner, there is a monument telling the story of Lorenzo and Jesse and the land they gave. Today, the cemetery is called, “Stoker Cemetery.”

Finally letting go of their land, Jesse and Lettie Stoker came to live right next door to Marlene in a home her father, Marvin, built. What a joy it was to have Grandpa and Grandma so close!

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FEATURE EDITORIAL Diversity

diversity in our community

BY AMON PIERSON

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Our community is like a home.

While it has a few cracks, the foundation is sound. The walls are values that our community upholds, such as honesty and friendship. The appliances and furniture are like the people in our community; we have wide array of shapes, sizes, colors, and styles. Our community, our “home,” has so many different types of people that come from a multitude of different backgrounds. During this chaotic time, understanding of different experiences is important for our community to develop and maintain a happy and healthy “home.” This article serves as a lens into new and different perspectives, it serves as an examination of the diversity we have in our community.

I grew up in northern Utah. I went to Weber High, and my best friend lives five minutes away. I have roots here. Growing up, I always felt “othered” or “different” than the rest of the school kids. Because of the “othering” I experienced, I created my own community of friends and family, which helped me make a “home” here for myself. My hope for our community is for it to be open, so that everyone is able to live as their authentic selves.

As a Black and gay man, this community or my “home” has left me with mixed feelings. It is not exempt from the racism and homophobia that is present across the country, but at the same time, it is a serene, beautiful place to live. These two conflicting feelings show the balancing act between exclusion and inclusion that is present in our community and have left me with mixed feelings. I have at times felt both included and loved in our community, yet at other times, I have felt excluded.

I have faced isn’t intentional. I have been called the n-word, dirty, been compared to a monkey, etc. Those comments are so common.” While these comments at Hall have been detrimental to her experience with our “home,” she has an amazing attitude about it. She says that she has enjoyed living here and that the racism she has faced has given her the opportunity to educate the members of our community on her experience.

She says, “Seeing people I’ve grown up with learn and grow to understand, in any amount, the racism that people face in our community is so heartwarming.”

Next, I decided to ask creator of the Butterfly Coils Project, hairstylist, and mother of five, LaTonya Jackson, about her experience in our community. The Ogden native says, “My experience was great, with some random issues of racism and feeling like I didn’t belong sprinkled throughout here and there.

But I come from a huge family…so I have a ton of aunties and cousins that I grew up with…I was young though; I couldn’t wait to get out of here and see what else the world had to offer.” Jackson’s experience is similar to what most people of color experience in our “home.” As an adult, Jackson moved to Lawrenceville, Georgia, back in 2002, and came back to northern Utah in 2005. She says that her move back here has made her realize that northern Utah is home. She says, “This is where my people are. And in the end, life is what you make it wherever you are. Utah isn’t all bad. It’s definitely calmer, and a good place to raise kids. Diversity has improved over the years, and I think that’s helped bring more culture to our state.”

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My perspective isn’t the only one that matters, though. Good friend of mine and fellow Weber High graduate, Jaida Hall, says that her experience of this community has been “mostly positive.” Growing up, Hall says, “I am biracial and was raised by my white mother. I would occasionally see my father, who is a wonderful person, on weekends. But I only would see my white family, I would only play with my white cousins, and had mostly white friends. With all of these people around me during my very influential years, I lost touch with my Black side. I would wake up and look at myself, wishing I was white. It’s so weird to look back at my past self and remember that she hated being Black. Because I love being Black now.” While a person of color’s (POC) proximity to white people isn’t a negative or bad thing, it is obvious that Hall’s experience with our community has projected a negative self-image onto herself.

She continues, “To be fair, though, I did have some people who kept me in check. But, as I’ve grown up, I realize how important it is to have friends that are people of color.” Like myself, Hall has created a micro- community that is a part of our larger community to help become more comfortable with her “Black side.” These micro-communities are important to the survival of people of color in a community that is primarily white because it provides the opportunity to connect with people that share similar experiences.

Diversity

As Hall grew into adulthood, her experience has continued to be laced with racism. She says, “I think a lot of the racism

In our community, Jackson has had a strong impact on diversity. As a “natural-born leader and fixer,” Jackson is motivated to do something about the issues that directly affect her and her family. She says, “In high school, my friends and I initiated the first-ever black history assembly. When I worked my corporate job, I was the only black person in my office, but I never let that stop me from giving my all and creating a new training department that our division was lacking. If I know I can bring value to a situation, I try to step up. The color of my skin shouldn’t matter, but it’s important that people understand diversity helps bring awareness to things that you wouldn’t have otherwise thought of because of your limited experiences. Diversity helps broaden perspective, and that’s important in so many areas of life when you’re dealing with people.” Jackson’s tenacity to enact change and to create more diversity in the spaces that she inhabits is inspiring. In our

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Given that we live in an area without many people of color, Jackson has been able to connect to her culture through her family first. Jackson asserts, “My grandparents and parents made sure we always understood where we came from. Getting out of northern Utah a few times a year brought perspective and helped me realize that life is never just what you see in front of you. In addition, I’m always looking for ways to educate and expose my kids to things that will teach them and make them feel proud about who they are as black children through technology, the arts, theater, movies, and music.” Her family, another form of community or “home,” is her part of connection to Black culture. She hopes to pass on generational knowledge of Blackness to her children through Black visual culture. Like Hall and me, Jackson has been able to integrate her own community of friends and family into our larger community.

Throughout all of her experiences with racism, Jackson chooses to take the high road and “roll with the punches.” She said, “[I] try to promote change where I can, and just do my best to be a good person and lead with love. It’s not always easy, but if I know I want to protect my peace, I have to. My motto is, don’t bother me, and I won’t bother you. I mind the business that pays me.”

Next, from Roy city, I will turn to Annette Mifflin. Originally from London, England, Mifflin came to northern Utah with her husband, who was in the military and stationed in Germany, where they met. Like me, Mifflin has had mixed experiences with our community. She said, “I lived in Utah during the Olympics, and Utahns are overwhelmingly friendly and helpful.

I was offered a job here, and I knew that Utah was a great place to raise a family…When I left Utah 12 years ago, the one thing I would miss is the landscape. The parks, the hiking, the skiing”. For Mifflin, Utah was a safe and comfortable place to raise a family and live. She said that, while it has been difficult to connect with other people of color, there is access. “I said to my husband ‘I just need one black friend.’ I am not affiliated with the church; I’m actually Episcopalian, and I think there’s

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"I try to promote change where I can, and just do my best to be a good person and lead with love."

-LaTonya Jackson only one other person of color [in my church]. My daughter is partnered with a Black man, and my husband has Black extended family, so it’s hard to get in contact with people, but there is access.” Although she doesn’t think racism is a problem in our community, she said there is definitely room for improvement. Mifflin’s mixed experiences with our “home” is due to the fact that though northern Utah is a friendly and comfortable space, it is also a space where it is hard to connect with other people of color.

Mifflin has had an interesting time connecting with diversity in our area. As a member of the Weber County Democrats, she said, “…I have met so many great and diverse people, such as Malik Dayo, who put me in contact with the Black Lives Matter movement, where I was able to speak at one of the rallies. I also substitute at Ogden High, where there are no Black high school teachers, so my experience with diversity has been interesting.”

Focusing on her engagement in city planning and education, Mifflin says, “I don’t get out much, but I am on the Roy City planning commission where I am the only person of color, and I don’t think that there are any people of color on the school board. Those children need to see people that are like them.

When they’re in there day-to-day life, they need to see example of themselves.” Here, Mifflin underscores the importance of having people of color in positions to enact change.

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Although her time in northern Utah has been mostly positive, she has experienced instances of racism. While there is no part of our community that is “harmful” to her identities, she has been weary of the police. “I don’t ever speed, but now that things have changed since the murder of George Floyd, I have been hyper vigilant and cautiously aware.”

Originally from California, Roger Magana has lived in northern Utah for eighteen years. Like many people of color in our community, Magana has experienced some racism. Magana says, “It definitely depends on the city. Like when I was in Farr West, and I would go to the store, I could tell that they didn’t want me there. There are people out there that are racist.”

Despite this, Magana has had a positive experience in our community. He says, “It’s nicer here than where I came from.

California is too crowded and there’s lots of crime. When I first came here, my dad and I lived in South Ogden on 38th and Adams. From 24th Street to about 36th, they would call it the ‘ghetto,’ and I would drive through there and think that that isn’t a ‘ghetto’ compared to California.” For Magana, northern Utah is a safe and calm place for him and his family.

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Finally, I will turn to Vy Trinh, operations manager for the company that publishes this magazine, Connection Publishing.

Vy grew up in Vietnam and came to Utah for school ten years ago. Her experience living in our “home” has been mostly positive. Trinh said, “I have been pretty fortunate to get a nice neighborhood where people are tied to each other. Although I do have a few experiences with racism that are minor here and there, it’s not aggressive.” Like Hall and Jackson, Trinh has had a mostly positive experience with our community.

To connect with other people of color and her culture, Trinh keeps in close contact with her family in Vietnam. Additionally, when Trinh moved into her neighborhood, she made it a point to introduce herself and come in contact with people that she did not know.

While living here, Trinh has taken the high road when dealing with racism. She said, “I treat them with kindness or kill them with kindness. Every time I know that someone is being racist toward me, I am super, extra nice to them to make them more comfortable and have a different opinion about race. I tend not to think about it much because they have different or no information about race. I try to educate them.” Again, like Hall and Jackson, Trinh sees racism in our community as the opportunity to educate people and help the community become more inclusive. In her experience with race, she said, “I don’t really see color, I don’t want to say ‘hey this is not diverse, we should bring in more’ as it’s much more dependent on which city you’re in.”

FEATURE EDITORIAL The testimonies you’ve read today are just some of the many experiences that our community members have had at “home.”

This article is a reminder of the diversity we have in our area.

It is an insight into the lives of some of your friends and neighbors who maybe haven’t had the same experiences as you while living here. In this turbulent time, it is more important than ever to see the diversity that our area has to offer and to understand that this diversity makes us stronger. I hope that this article is a step forward in understanding those different perspectives.

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In this turbulent time, it is more important than ever to see the diversity that our area has to offer and to understand that this diversity makes us stronger.

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BY MELISSA SPELTS Did you know that Jim McMahon (a famous Hall-of-Fame NFL Quarterback) attended Roy High School back in the day? His family moved from San Jose, California to Roy, Utah during his Junior year in high school. He played football at Roy High, graduating in 1977 as a Roy Royal.

After he graduated, he went to school at BYU and primarily played as the team’s punter during his freshman and sophomore year. When BYU’s quarter back was injured in his Sophomore year, he became the starting quarterback. Jim was always flamboyant and drew the attention of media and fans.

His signature look was wearing sunglasses both outdoors and indoors. The glasses were not just a fashion statement. His eye was injured when he was young and, though he didn’t lose any vision, his eye became very sensitive to light; so, he always wears sunglasses. He was a great college quarterback and earned many awards: All-WAC honors, Associated Press Honorable Mention All America, Sports Illustrated National Player of the Week Award, and Deseret News Athlete of the year. He was named to four all-American teams and finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting, WAC Player of the Year, and unanimous first team ALL WAC, just to name a few. His game fluctuated between amazing and adjusting to cope with injuries, but that didn’t stop him.

He worked hard, and in 1980, he became BYU’s starting quarterback. By the end of this college career, he had NFL teams looking at him.

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McMahon became starting quarterback his Sophomore year in college at BYU.

In 1982, he was drafted by the Chicago Bears, with Mike Ditka as his new coach. He played seven seasons with the Bears and won his first Super Bowl. His second Super Bowl win was later in his career when he served as backup to Brett Farve with the Green Bay Packers. After the bears, Jim moved around a bit and was traded to the San Diego Chargers. He played with the Chargers for a year and later was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles from 1990 to 1992, then Minnesota Vikings in 1993. He played with the Arizona Cardinals for the 1994 season under a former Bears assistant, Buddy Ryan, and then Cleveland Browns in 1995. Following the 1996 season with the Green Bay Packers, he retired, which perfectly finished his career with a Green Bay Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots in New Orleans. What a career. What an athlete.

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Choosing Your New Car Before you apply for your auto loan, do some basic research on the type of vehicle you may want to purchase, so you’ll know how much you’ll need to borrow. Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of both new and used options.

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First, let’s talk about new cars.

You’ll have a simpler purchase since the car won’t need to be inspected, and you can anticipate not needing any repairs for a while.

Plus, new cars come with warranty coverage typically for their first three years, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

The price is a big factor, especially when you can get a similar car at a much lower cost. You also have to remember that you will experience the car’s initial depreciation. Additionally, you will have higher insurance costs for a new car.

The main upside of purchasing a used vehicle is, of course, the lower price. You’ll also have less depreciation to carry and lower insurance premiums. Plus, you’ll have plenty of research and ratings on the car at your fingertips, so you’ll know what to expect from your vehicle.

However, you may need to have the vehicle professionally inspected

and get your hands on a full vehicle history report before moving forward with buying. Even if you do your homework really well, you still run the risk of underestimating repairs or buying yourself a lemon.

Getting Your Preapproval Come see us at Wasatch Peaks and apply for a preapproval of your loan.

This preapproval will help guide your budget and your shopping so you can find the perfect car to fit your needs.

Credit unions consistently offer auto loans with interest rates that are lower than those offered by banks and other lenders. At Wasatch Peaks, you’ll enjoy a great rate, a simple loan application process, and personalized service throughout. Additionally, when you walk into Wasatch Peaks to apply for an auto loan, you’ll be working with people who know who you are and what your financial reality is like. No one will try to push you into a loan you can’t afford.

The loan application process at Wasatch Peaks is simple and quick, and you can even apply for a loan online or through your phone. To get started and learn more about our auto loans, contact our specialists at 801-614-7959 or visit your local Wasatch Peaks branch.

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BY RYAN SPELTS

With schools preparing to reopen later this month, we checked in with the school district to find out what the plans and precautions are during this unprecedented time. First and foremost, schools will be following state and local health department guidelines at schools. The goal is to open Weber School District in a safe way.

While the district shares the desire we all have to see a safe and effective vaccine that can defeat the virus, it hasn’t happened yet. It becomes imperative that the schools use proper protections to the extent possible to protect students, faculty, staff, and families at home. The district’s goal is to keep schools open, make sporting events available, allow extracurricular activities to be accessible, as well as field trips, dances, and graduation.

The only way any of this will remain possible is for everyone to take personal responsibility to protect themselves and those around them.

First and foremost, If anyone experiences flu like symptoms, (e.g., fever, cough, chills, nausea, etc.) STAY HOME! The high

school attendance credit has been suspended this year, so stay home and stop the spread. It is the same in all schools: there is no attendance awards this year. A higher emphasis will be placed on facility sanitation, including the regular cleaning of touch points and horizontal surface areas. There will also be hand sanitation stations throughout the schools, and students will be encouraged to wash their hands regularly.

Face coverings will be required and provided by the school district. Every student will receive one, and it will be in school colors with a logo on it. They will be reusable and washable. Teachers will have face shields so that students can still see their faces.

The district is also willing to support those who choose to keep their children home with at-home learning support.

Teachers have worked all summer, building online coursework and learning management systems. Students will be able to stay connected to their teachers while learning from home. *information in this article was taken from a letter written

by Jeff M Stephens, Superintendent: Weber School District.

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