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et me begin by saying thank you to those who ran for the two city council positions and your willingness to serve this wonderful city. Congratulations to Sophie Paul and Randy Scadden for winning the election. We have much to do as we manage significant changes coming to Roy City.

From downtown developments, widening of 5600 South, establishing fiber internet, and creating a new cemetery, we will be busy. I would ask that you listen more and speak less. The residents look forward to seeing how you plan to improve their quality of life.

www.royconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com | 801-624-9652 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts PUBLICATION DESIGN Robert Dodd WRITERS Mayor Robert Dandoy Roy Business Advisory Board Hailey Minton Jenny Goldsberry Crystal Rappleye Ann Park Paul Hollywood Mary Berry

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Congratulations to Sophie Paul and We finally reached the end of another year: a year Randy Scadden of successes, challenges, and memories. Some will for winning the say it is nice to get it behind us, while others will election. We have remember the wonderful moments. It is appropriate much to do as we manage significant that, at the end of the year, we celebrate holidays changes coming that bring us together as a human family! Enjoy to Roy City...The the Christmas/Hanukkah activities that suggest residents look we have more in common than differences. forward to seeing Enjoy the moment with family and friends. how you plan to As we look forward to a new year, each of us improve their must build on being better. Do a little act of quality of life.

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kindness weekly. Try something new. Take time to appreciate your victories. Say thank you more often. Time and time again, research has shown that serving others is good for our mental health, our self-esteem, and our emotional well-being. An old Chinese Proverb is true: “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody”.

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The Connection Publishing Team We asked the CP team this question:

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CONTENTS 5 CITY NEWS 8 COMMUNITY

SHOP ROY - Buy Local

Roys Above and Beyond Calendar of Events Snowman Building Tips Snowman Craft

30 We tried baking recipes from the Great British Bake Off!

ON OUR COVER 15 Police Officers' Christmas Traditions 13 Ebenezer Scrooge of Roy 30 Great British Bake Off Recipes

Hyrum Rappleye Ad Design Scott Jones Sales Diane Liberator Sales Kim Crook Media Manager

Hailey Minton Writer

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A LOOK BACK

Ebenezer Scrooge of Roy

“For all my online orders to arrive on time.”

“For all of my family to be together!”

Brittany Carroll Editor Kassie Baker Editor Carolyn White Editor Emma Poulson Marketing Intern

Kendal Rae Jensen Sales

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Roy City Updates Key Community Contacts Mayor Robert Dandoy: rdandoy@royutah.org - 801-774-1028

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

Roy Offices & Utilities: utilityrequests@royutah.org

801-774-1000

Police: Non-Emergency Dispatch - 801-629-8221 Emergency - 911

Welcome Aboard We would like to congratulate our two newest city council members; Sophie Paul and Randy Scadden We are thrilled to welcome back, for another term, our wonderful Mayor Robert Dandoy.

Thank you to everyone who participated this year and to those who went out and voted!

City Council Meetings City Council and Planning Commision meetings are held at the Roy Municipal Building. The public is invited to attend.

City Council meetings will be held the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. Planning Commission meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

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: ced@royutah.org

801-774-1040

Roy City Municipal Building Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SAFETY TIPS FOR THE

HOLIDAY SEASON

Holiday Decorating

• Be careful with holiday decorations.

Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.

• Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.

• Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.

• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect.

• Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.

• Keep decorations away from windows and doors.

Holiday Entertaining

• Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your home fire escape plan.

Visit our Roy City Facebook page for city updates.

The Roy City Municipal Building will be closed on December 24th and 31st to observe the holidays with our families.

• Keep children and pets away from lit candles.

• Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.

• Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.

• Ask smokers to smoke outside. Remind smokers to keep their smoking materials with them so young children do not touch them.

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We are excited for the 2021 Roy City Holiday Home Decorating Contest! We had the most entries we ever had last year and fantastic participation!

If you would like to nominate a friend or neighbor, please email admin@royutah.org and title it “HOLIDAY HOMES.” Include the following information: Name of homeowner, contact information, and if you are nominating your own home (Yes, this is absolutely allowed!). Please include whether you are willing to have your address and name published online or not, so that more residents can drive by and enjoy the festive homes!

2021 ROY CITY Holiday Home Decorating Contest

All entries are due no later than DECEMBER 16TH at NOON! The winner of the contest will be announced during a FACEBOOK LIVE with Mayor Dandoy on DECEMBER 23rd.

The judges will be driving around to all nominees between the 17th and the 22nd and choosing the winner.

SHOP ROY - Buy Local By Roy Business Advisory Board Big Scoops Creamery (3588 W. 5600 S., Roy, located in Kent's Food Shopping Plaza)

is worth a trip any time of the year. They make their own premium ice cream, sorbets, and waffle cones or bowls.

You can get sundaes, banana splits, ice cream cookie sandwiches, cake or cookie bowls, ice cream cakes, cake pops, shakes, malts, coffees, Frappuccinos, gourmet hot cocoas, smoothies, root beer floats, Italian sodas, and their signature Red Bull Bombers. Big Scoops Creamery caters special events, and even more specialty items are available on their catering menu.

They have a total of 23 flavors in store at any time; some standard flavors are available every day, while others are rotated in at random. Choose your favorite flavor and mix-ins such as candy, fruits, marshmallows, nuts, granola, and cookie bits, and then watch your delicious treat get mixed up on their frozen marble slab.

You can eat inside, pick up at the drive-up window, or call 801-985-8980 to take advantage of delivery service via Uber Eats, Postmates, and Grubhub.

Flynn’s Retrocade (3626 W. 5600 S., located in Kent’s Food Shopping Plaza), is Utah’s Classic Arcade and Soda Bar.

This is a fun, cool place to play over 40 classic arcade and pinball games, while enjoying mixed soda specialty drinks and hanging out with your friends. Hint: 80s music is always in style.

Play Ms. Pacman, Centipede, Asteroids, Star Wars, and all the classic video games of Generation X the way they were meant to be played – in an Arcade with all the sounds and lights flashing! Flynn's Retrocade is the "real deal" when it comes to authentic and vintage style arcade games and pinball.

You can make reservations for your party Monday through Saturday and can reserve before they open or after they close. You are welcome to bring in your own food or decorations for your party.

Flynn's Retrocade offers a full soda bar, featuring Coke and Pepsi products, as well as 23 flavor choices.

Call 385-333-7050 or visit their website for more information about reserving your party or to check on their hours.

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Winter Utility Bills Residential water meters are not read during the winter months; therefore, the November bill is the last bill with an actual read until next spring. An average amount of water usage will be billed for the January and March billings, with new homeowners being averaged at 18,000 gallons their first winter season. Any adjustment will be made on the May billing.

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Sidewalk Snow Removal Citizens are reminded to keep the sidewalks clear of snow and ice within 12 hours from the termination of the depositing storm and to not deposit snow or other materials in the city streets. Snow deposited into the street from one residence ends up in the neighbor’s driveway approach as the plows clear the streets for safe vehicle passage. Please deposit snow in park strips where available or on grassy areas where the melting snow can safely and naturally filter through the soil.

Christmas Tree Recycle You may bring your live Christmas trees for recycling, beginning on December 27th through the end of January, to the public works yard during regular hours.

Public works is open Monday- Thursday 6 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Friday 6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Water Meter Replacement The Roy City Public Works Department is in the process of upgrading our water meters throughout the city. We hope the completed project will greatly improve the reliability and accuracy of meter readings as well as allow us to move toward future monthly billing.

During the upgrade process, you may be without water for a few minutes while our workers remove the old meter and install the new meter. If you have any questions or concerns about this project, you may contact the Roy City Utility Department at 801-774-1000.

our community partners for making this event a success!

Roy Communities That Care Coalition, Latinos in Action, and Roy City Council spent the evening on September 28th, 2021, handing out delicious Subway Sandwich meals to 750 people as they drove through our station at George Wahlen Park. Thank you to

Why does Roy Communities That Care Coalition and Roy City Council sponsor this event each year? We do it to encourage our awesome Roy families to have regular family meals together. Several studies show that children who have five to seven weekly meals together with family are less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as drug use and underage drinking. There are many other benefits to eating together as a family. It creates bonding and better relationships between family members, better academic performance, and better eating habits.

As a community, Roy knows how to pull together to take great care of our youth. We want them to have the best chance possible at a healthy and happy adult life.

So, begin right now with the simple action of sitting together at the kitchen table to share a meal and good conversation.

If you want to know more about our CTC and how to get involved, go to our Roy Communities That Care Coalition Facebook page or email royutahctc@ gmail.com to receive more information.

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Roy Complex 2150 W. 4700 S. 801-774-1050 Get Fit, Have Fun, Make Friends Classes included with entrance fee or pass

Women's Strength Training Mon., Wed., & Fri. @ 8:45 a.m.

Yoga Classes

January Swim Lessons Registration: December 13th Class Dates: January 3rd - 27th

MON/WED

Time 5:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Level PSA & 2 PSB 1 3

TUES/THURS

Time 5:00 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

Level 1 &2 3 &4

(PS)Pre-School (P&C) Parent & Child Pre-School All class level descriptions can be found at royrecreation.com

Tues. & Thurs. @ 9 a.m.

Senior Exercises

Mon. & Wed. 10 a.m. Classic Fri. @ 10 a.m. Cardio

Aqua Zumba

Tues., & Thurs. @ 8:45 p.m.

5 per class or part of Shallow Water Aerobics class for $30 for 4 weeks* $

December Water Aerobics

Registration: December 3rd Class Dates: December 2nd - 23rd

Non Pass-holders: Pass-holders: Seniors:

Cost $ 22 $ 12 $ 1 5

Mornings 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Deep 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Deep Evenings 4: 1 5 - 5:00 p.m. Deep 8:00 - 8:45 p.m. Deep 8:45 - 9:30 p.m. Shallow

Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation Office will be closed on December 24th.

Regular hours will resume on December. 27th, at 9 a.m.

The office will also be closed on December. 31st, and regular hours will resume on January 3rd at 9 a.m.

If you need assistance during this time, please leave a message at 801-774-1048.

December 11th

Boys Basketball Combine Schedule Roy Jr. High 2100 W. 5400 S.

4th Grade

Check-in time: 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

Workout time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

5th Grade

Check-in time: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Workout time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

6th Grade

Check-in time: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Workout time: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

7th - 9th Grade

Check-in time: 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Workout time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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Aquatic Center & Bowery Rentals Aquatic Center nightly rentals, Aquatic Center bowery rentals, and park bowery rentals for 2022 will be available for Roy residents, in person, at the Roy Municipal building on the 1st working day of January (January 3rd). Nonresidents can make reservations at the Roy Municipal building on the 2nd working day of January (January 4th). On the 3rd working day of January (January 5th), reservations are available to anyone and can be made in person or online at www. royrecreation.com. For questions, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 801-774-1048 or the Municipal building offices at 801-774-1000.

Cemetery Winter Maintenance

November 1st to March 31st Decorations will not be removed in November and December.

Grave decorations will be removed by city crews on the last Thursday of January, February, and March. Please be sure to remove decorations by the last Wednesday evening of each month to avoid having them disposed of.

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Roy's Above and Beyond

BY HAILEY MINTON

Mike Puzey is the Roy High Athletic Director. Resident Jake Draper said Puzey is the best Athletic Director in the state. "He works tirelessly to make Roy Days a huge success. He supports every sport and truly has the kids in mind. He is very unselfish and spends hours going above and beyond to make sure all the details are perfect."

Emily Miller from Roy City calls Mike Puzey "Mr. Roy", because he’s involved in many things and knows a lot of people here. “He is my partner for Roy Days as the vendor coordinator. We work for half the year getting vendors lined up to bring the best booth area to Roy Days – from many phone calls to mapping the area out to vendor hospitality during the event. He is vital in the vendor area preparation, from measuring to painting to cleanup. He coordinates the Roy Days 5K, and he oversees the other events run by Roy High, including the Pancake Breakfast, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Baseball Home Run Derby, and the Stomp Glow Dance.

“He constantly puts others above himself. He’s the kind of guy that you want on your side.

He’s one of my biggest cheerleaders. I know he will always have my back and make sure that others treat me right.”

“Mike will give the shirt off his back for someone who needs it. He loves Roy High, and he loves the city of Roy. He is constantly giving to the Roy City employees, from football tickets to Roy High gear.

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DECEMBER EVENTS SCHOOL EVENTS ALL SCHOOLS Dec. 21: Early Out @ 12:15 p.m.

Dec. 22 - 31: Winter Break - No School ROY HIGH Dec. 3: Cone Orchestra Concert 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 4: Drill Solo Comp @ Wasatch Cheer Comp @ Murray Dec. 6: District Reflections in Little Theatre 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 7: Girls Basketball @ Mountain Crest 6 p.m.

Chamber Choir Concert with Jr. High Cone 7 p.m.

Dec. 8: Orchestra & Band 6 p.m.

Boys Basketball @ Bear River 7 p.m.

Dec. 9 - 11: Girls Basketball @ Preston Idaho 5:45 p.m.

Dec. 10: Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Bands in Little Theatre 7 p.m.

Dec. 11: ACT Exam 7:30 a.m.

Dec. 14: Girls Basketball @ Clearfield 7 p.m.

Dec. 15 & 16: Bar J Wranglers 7.p.m.

Purchase tickets @ roy.wsd.net Dec. 15 & 21: Boys Basketball 7 p.m.

Dec. 17: Drill Solos Comp @ Davis Boys Basketball @ Northridge 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball 7 p.m.

Dec. 21: Holiday Assembly 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 28 - 30: Boys Basketball Tourny Dec. 29: Girls Basketball @ Bonneville 2:30 p.m.

Dec. 31: Girls Basketball 1 p.m.

ROY JR. HIGH Dec. 2: Honors Band Concert 7 p.m.

Dec. 3: Volleyball / NAL 3 p.m.

Orchestra Winter Concert 6 p.m.

Dec. 7: Volleyball / NAL Playoffs 3 p.m.

Cone Encore Choir Concert 7 p.m.

Dec. 8: Boys Basketball Tryout 2:45 p.m.

Dec. 10: Volleyball Championship @ Bonneville 3 p.m.

Dec. 13: Choir Concert 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 14: NAL Championship @ Weber Innovation High 3 p.m.

Dec. 15: Band Concert 6 p.m.

SAND RIDGE JR. HIGH Dec. 1 - 3: Boys Basketball Clinic 6 a.m.

Dec. 3: Volleyball / NAL @ Snowcrest 3 p.m.

Orchestra Holiday Concert @ RHS 6 p.m.

Dec. 7: Volleyball / NAL Playoffs TBD @ 3 p.m.

Dec. 8: Boys Basketball Tryouts 6 a.m.

Dec. 10: Volleyball Championship TBD @ 3 p.m.

Dec. 14: NAL Championship @ WIC 3 Choir Concert @ RHS 7 p.m.

Dec. 15: Band Concert 6 p.m.

Dec. 17: Ugly Sweater Stomp 2:45 p.m.

PARKS & RECREATION Dec 11: Boys Basketball Draft Dec 24 & 31: Parks & Rec Office Closed

SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 1, 8, & 15: BINGO 12:45 p.m.

Dec. 8: Entertainment by Robin Arnold 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 9: Christmas Tea 10:30 a.m. Please RSVP Dec. 14: Painting with Trish 11 a.m. -Please RSVP Dec. 16: Christmas Party 2 p.m.

(Entertainment - 2nd Generation and the Roy Hillside Line Dancers). Please RSVP!

ROY COMPLEX Dec 3: Water Aerobic Registration for December Dec 13: Swim Lesson Registration for January Dec 21 - 23: Open swim 1 p.m.

Dec 24: Open swim 1 p.m Closes at 4 p.m.

Dec 25: Facility closed Dec 27 - 30: Open swim 1 p.m.

Dec 31: Open swim 1 p.m Closes at 5 p.m.

We had a ghoulish Halloween Party and expect to have a Jolly Christmas Party on Dec. 16. Please RSVP and join us!

Dec. 22: Entertainment by Garr Ashby 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 23: Foot Clinic 12 p.m.

Dec. 24 & 31: Closed for the Holidays

SPECIAL EVENTS DECEMBER

LIBRARY EVENTS ROY SOUTHWEST BRANCH

2039 W. 4000 S. • 801-337-2670 For a complete listing of all activites, please contact the library 10 royconnection.com | December 2021

Dec. 9: Winter Concert: Ophir Creek all ages 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 11: Create It Lab, all ages, all supplies will be available 2 p.m.

Dec. 16: Hogwarts House Scarves ages 12 - 18 All supplies provided 5 p.m.

Dec 23: The Write Club, ages 18+ 7 p.m.

Dec 24: Winter Fest, Open house featuring entertainment and crafts from 12 - 3 p.m. at the main library.

(2464 Jefferson Ave. in Ogden) Boxed meals will be distributed.

Call 801-337-2632 for more info.

Jan 1 - Feb 28: Adult Winter Reading Program, Read or listen to a book, write a five-word review, and enter to win a gift basket (at all library locations).

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ONGOING ACTIVITIES Lunch is Served 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday Oil Painting 9 a.m.

Zumba | Coffee with Friends 10 a.m.

30-Minute Zumba 10:30 a.m.

Cards 12 p.m.

Line Dancing 12:30 p.m.

Out to It's Oil Painting Eat Bunch 4 p.m. every Mon & Thur. at the Senior Center.

Tuesday Ceramics 8:30 a.m.

Tai Chi for Arthritis | Quilting 9 a.m.

Coffee with Friends 10 a.m.

Pinochle 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday Ceramics 8:30 a.m.

Thursday Oil Painting | Blood Pressure Clinic 8:30 a.m.

Floor Yoga 9 a.m.

Chair Yoga 9:30 a.m.

Tea Time with Friends 10 a.m.

Cards 12 p.m.

Friday Arthritis Exercise Class | Coffee with Friends 10 a.m.

Please continue to check at the front desk and our board for new activities!

FUN THINGS TO DO Dec 1 - Jan 1: Roy City Municipal offices Christmas lights 5051 S. 1900 W. Roy Memorial Park Christmas lights 5065 S. 1900 W. Ogden Christmas Village and lights 5 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Fantasy at the Bay Christmas lights Willard Bay for more info visit stateparks. utah.gov/parks/willard-bay/events) Dec 3: An Old Fashioned Family Holiday 3950 Adams Ave., South Ogden 6 - 8 p.m. (Free - Family photos with Father Christmas, Handkerchief dolls, Pioneer Christmas crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, tree lighting, caroling,

holiday candy, cookies, and more!) for more info: www.southogdencity.gov/ departments/special_events/index.php First Friday Art Stroll @ 25th Street 6 - 9 p.m.

Open Studio Night @ The Monarch 7 - 10 p.m.

Dec 3 - 4: Holiday Open House & Fresh Evergreen Swag Sale The Ogden Nature Center 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Free admission, hot cocoa, gift wrapping, and take-home craft kits for kids!)

Dec. 4: The Third Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market @ The Monarch 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Children under 12 Free) Dec. 8: Jazz at the Station Free Concert @ Union Station 7 - 8 p.m.

Dec. 9: WSU Jewelry Student Exhibition @ The Local Artisan Collective 5 p.m.

Dec. 11: Family Holiday Traditions @ The Eccles Art Center 3 - 6 p.m. ($20 per family) www.ogden4arts.org/events/ family-holiday-traditions-2021.html Dec. 14: Utah Symphony: Here Comes Santa Clause @ WSU 7 p.m.

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Charles Parker:

The Ebenezer Scrooge of Roy

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

F

rom the late 1800s to today, one of the most noteworthy institutions in Roy is the Weber Memorial Hospital. It’s also known as the Weber County Infirmary. For over 100 years, it was the home for the aged and infirm, where an atmosphere of happiness and peace was fostered. In a previous issue of the Roy Connection, we covered the infirmary, namely its “Poor Farm Cemetery.” In this issue, we’re featuring the story of the kind man who dug many of those graves: the infirmary’s first superintendent, Charles Parker. In the spirit of the holidays, we’ve chosen Charles as the “Ebenezer Scrooge of Roy,” although, there is no record he was ever a “a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous, old sinner,” as Charles Dickens described Scrooge.

At the age of 22, Charles left his home in Preston, England, and came to Utah. Charles’s father, William, was the sexton of the parish church in Preston. He took care of the churchyard, dug the graves, and rang the bells as a deacon in the Church of England. Meanwhile, Mariah, his mother, taught Sunday School in the parish, and in a girls’ school. Charles himself had just been baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The infirmary hosted 40 permanent patients and fed roughly 150 passersby every month.

hosted 40 permanent patients and fed roughly 150 passersby every month. Some of these were Native Americans, who were allowed to ride the trains free of charge, but many were from Coxey's army as result of the great financial panic and depression.

Charles became a prosperous farmer and was very generous, often giving land to destitute families and supplying the needs for families while the husbands were away on missions. His heart was big, and his charity boundless. Many were the times he lent a horse for the summer without receiving or asking pay.

On many occasions, he gave away acres of land to destitute families so that they could secure for themselves a living from the soil. He made it a point to look out and help supply the wants of needy widows and families while the father was away in the mission field.

He was Roy’s Health and Quarantine Officer. As a result, he visited the sick, diagnosed and treated their illnesses, and quarantined people to prevent epidemics. Charles Parker died on his way to quarantine a family in Roy. A stroke came upon him at the age of 80, but he had been active and alert until the day he died.

On his way to join the Saints in Utah, Charles and his oldest brother George stopped in St. Louis, where an epidemic of cholera broke out. The ocean voyage took six weeks, and they arrived at New Orleans on February 4, 1854. Charles, who never contracted the disease, cared for the sick. He administered to the stricken like a trained nurse, for he worked night and day to comfort and nurse the pain-riddled patients back to health. He also helped the less fortunate and buried many of the dead.

In 1889, when the Weber County Infirmary in Roy was completed, Charles was handpicked to be its founding superintendent. At that point, he had been living in Utah for nearly 30 years, been married, widowered, and married again; he raised seven children all the while. His generous reputation preceded him. He cared for the poor, the aged, the physically and mentally afflicted, prepared the dead for burial--all these things, plus the many chores involved in the physical plant and the grounds each showed the true character of Charles. The infirmary

Children of Charles Parker and Lorinda Robinson, and five children of first wife Louisa Secrist.

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Christmas Magic & Community Kindness SHOP WITH A HERO TRADITION: A FAVORITE FOR POLICE OFFICERS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT The kids absolutely love getting to ride in the police car with the lights and sirens and then going shopping. The Walmart employees line the entrance, applauding as the kids come in. Santa flies in on a helicopter or rides in on a firetruck if the weather calls for it. “It’s great every single year,” said Detective Joshua Taylor.

The Roy Police department teams up with the fire department to put on the “Shop with a Hero” event every year. Throughout Weber County, they get together before Christmas and take kids out for breakfast and shopping.

They do this for kids who they think deserve an extra special Christmas that year.

Taylor has participated in the program for eight years.

“Honestly, I think the excitement on the kids’ faces tells it all.” He explained that a lot of the kids don’t realize they’re living in a situation that is more difficult than other kids.

They think their lives are normal. The different departments enjoy giving the kids the excitement of everything involved in the Shop with a Hero experience. “We always want to have a positive impact on kids’ lives.” When Taylor was a child, the South Ogden Police had an event for kids, and his involvement in it inspired his career choice. They’re not necessarily hoping all these kids will grow up to be police officers, but they’re hoping it can make a positive difference in some way. “Sometimes, we could be arresting their parents, or we are in and out of their home for whatever reason. So, it’s a good positive impact on the kids for both police and fire to get to see the other side of it.

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“A lot of these kids don’t have a whole lot...a lot of times they’ll think about their family and get gifts for them...It’s very rewarding to spend time with the kids.”

“It’s interesting because a lot of these kids don’t have a whole lot. When you go to Walmart and tell them they have $100-$150, or whatever the limit might be for that year, a lot of times they’ll think about their family and get gifts for them. They don’t have to do anything in particular with [the money]. They can buy toys, clothes, and a lot of times, they’ll buy a candle for their mom or a toy for their little brother. It’s very rewarding to spend time with the kids.”

Taylor agreed that their jobs as police officers aren’t always a positive experience, since they’re telling people things they don’t want to hear or arresting them. “Being a police officer is stressful. You’re put in situations where you have to see things that aren’t part of normal life for most people. [This Shop with a Hero program] is definitely great for both sides.

Not every day is stressful for us, but it is good for officers to experience something different. We get to see good things, we get to see bad things, but I'd say sometimes the bad outweighs the good.”

FUND The people that police officers interact with can be in tough situations. Sometimes, officers recognize they can make a difference by a donation of some sort. The department has a fund called My Impact Program, where officers can donate money every month. That fund is an organized way to provide for others instead of officers pulling the money directly from their own pockets whenever they feel like they should.

They don’t advertise that they do this, but this is something that happens year-round. “As officers, we never really talk about it. It’s just something we do.” Sometimes, that means purchasing beds for children who don’t have their own.

Other times, it’s providing a Thanksgiving meal or delivering

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Christmas gifts for an entire family.

Taylor has only worked for the Roy Police Department, but he believes we have a good community that is really supportive of the police. “We haven’t been following some of the same trends with other cities. I think we’ve been very fortunate that we have a really good community.” He admitted it’s cliche to say it, but he really believes we have a good police department too. “We have a lot of really good people who are here and want to serve the community.

They’re not just here because they want to beat up bad guys and get into police chases. They want to do good in the community.”

I’m sure you’ve seen the black and white flags with the blue stripe across the center. Before writing this, I understood it as a symbol of the police force, but I’ll share with you what I learned as I looked deeper. According to nationalpolice.org, it is not a flag of defiance or a battle cry by police officers of aggression toward the public. The thin blue line represents the men and women who stand in the gap between the lawless and the innocent. It represents the men and women who have died as they refuse to let that line be broken. For those who dedicate their lives to maintaining the peace, it means they are a part of something bigger than themselves.

For the civilians, it says they are willing to join in everyone’s responsibility to maintain peace.

This time of year, we tend to focus on generosity, kindness, goodwill, and peace. I’m grateful for our Roy Police Officers who play an invaluable role in preserving the peace we enjoy here. I’m also grateful that their job connects them with the people of this city, and they get to be involved in this positive tradition for those in need. I believe they deserve it.

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For the mousse: 300 ml. double cream 4 large egg yolks 135 g. caster sugar 150 g. 54% dark chocolate, chopped 2 tbsp. orange liqueur For the topping: 150 ml. double cream 1 tsp. caster sugar 25 g. milk chocolate, finely grated For the raspberry coulis: 100 g. raspberries 1 tbsp. icing sugar For the churros: 30 g. caster sugar 90 g. unsalted butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. salt 160 g. plain flour, sifted 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 liter sunflower oil, for frying 150 g. caster sugar mixed with 1 tsp ground cinnamon, for dusting Make the mousse. Place the double cream in a small bowl and, using an electric hand whisk, whip the cream to soft peaks. Place the egg yolks in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Mix on a low–medium speed until pale. Place the sugar in a small pan with 1 tablespoon of water. Cook over a low heat until the sugar dissolves, then increase the heat and cook until it reaches 120°C/248°F on a sugar thermometer. Remove from the heat.

Turn the mixer speed up to medium and pour the sugar syrup into the egg yolks in a thin, steady stream. Increase the speed to high and whisk until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and cool to the touch.

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whipped cream and all the orange liqueur into the chocolate, then fold the chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture with the remaining cream, trying to keep as much air in the mousse as possible. Spoon equally into 6 serving glasses; cover and chill for about 1 hour to set. Once the mousses are set, make the topping.

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Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then using an electric hand whisk, gradually whisk in the eggs until you have a smooth, thick paste.

Spoon the mixture into the large piping bag fitted with the fine-toothed nozzle.

Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer (or large, deep pan) until it reaches 190°C/374°F on the thermometer. In batches, pipe the churro dough into the hot fat, making each churro about 10 cm. long (cut each length off with scissors or a knife). Fry for 3–5 minutes per batch, turning the churros as they cook, until golden brown all over. Remove with a slotted spoon, then set aside to drain on kitchen paper while you fry the next batch. Roll the warm churros in the caster sugar and cinnamon mixture to coat. Serve with the coulis for dipping, and the mousses alongside.

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BY PAUL HOLLYWOOD

750 g. strong white flour, plus extra for dusting 7.5 g. salt 188 g. caster sugar. Caster sugar is slightly less granulated than table sugar and slightly more coarse than powdered sugar. The way to achieve it is to put the measurement in a blender and pulse 15 times.

15 g. dried active yeast finely grated zest of 1 orange finely grated zest of 1 lemon 225 g. softened butter, plus extra for greasing 100 ml. warm milk @ 100º F 3 medium eggs, preferably Burford Brown or other variety with golden yolk 2 egg yolks, preferably Burford Brown or other variety with golden yolk 3 tsp. vanilla paste Place the flour in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the salt and caster sugar to one side of the bowl and the yeast to the other side. Add the orange and lemon zest, softened butter, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, and milk. Start on a slow speed and mix to form a wet, sticky dough. Increase the speed on the mixer and mix for 10 minutes. The dough should now be a thicker consistency and adhere to the dough hook. If the dough is dropping from the dough hook, mix for a further 5 minutes or until the correct consistency is achieved. Lightly dust a work surface with flour and gently knead the dough.

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and leave until doubled in size. This can take 4 hours. For best results, leave overnight.

Grease a 750 g. Pandoro mold with butter. Tip the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface and fold in on itself a few times to knock out the air. Shape into a ball and place in the prepared tin, gently pressing into the corners. Cover and leave to rise until it comes to the top of the tin. This can take 1½–2 hours. Preheat the oven to 190° C/375°F. Uncover the Pandoro and bake for 35–40 minutes. Insert a skewer and test to see if the cake is cooked through. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then turn out and cool on a wire rack. Before serving, trim the base so it will sit flat on a serving plate and slice into thick horizontal slices. Rotate the slices and dust heavily with icing sugar.

Madewell Tart

BY MARY BERRY

Baker: Kristina Case This is a “great British classic,” according to Mary. For starters, I couldn’t locate jam sugar, so I substituted pectin. The different components came together easily, but I feel like during the baking is where it went downhill. The crust seemed like it has way too much butter, and the frangipane took much longer to bake than the recipe stated. Overall, the flavor was good but overly sweet, and while I had no soggy bottom on my crust, it definitely wouldn’t get top marks from Paul or Mary. It was fun to make though!

For the jam 200 g. (7 oz.) raspberries 250 g. (9 oz.) jam sugar For the sweet short crust pastry 225 g. (8 oz.) plain flour, plus extra for dusting 150 g. (5½ oz.) butter, chilled 25 g. (1 oz.) icing sugar (powdered sugar) 1 large free-range egg, beaten For the filling 150 g. (5½ oz.) butter, softened 150 g. (5½ oz.) caster sugar 150 g. (5½ oz.) ground almonds 1 large free-range egg, beaten 1 tsp. almond extract For the icing 300 g. (10½ oz.) icing sugar 1 tsp. almond extract pink food coloring gel For the jam, put the raspberries in a small, deep-sided saucepan and crush them using a masher. Add the sugar and

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bring to boil over a low heat until the sugar has melted. Increase the heat and boil for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully pour into a shallow container. Leave to cool and set.

For the pastry, measure the flour into a bowl and rub in the butter, using your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the icing sugar. Add the egg and 2 tablespoons cold water, mixing to form soft dough. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface to the thickness of a pound coin. Line a 23 cm. (9-inch) fluted flan tin and transfer to the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200°C/392°F. Line the pastry case with non-stick baking paper and fill with baking beans or uncooked rice. Bake blind for 15 minutes, then remove the beans and paper and cook for a further 5 minutes to dry out the base. Set aside to cool a little before adding the filling.

For the filling, spread the base of the pastry case with 4 tablespoons of raspberry jam. Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add the ground almonds, egg, and almond extract and mix. Spoon the mixture into the pastry case and smooth the surface using a palette knife. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C/356°F and bake for 25–35 minutes, until golden-brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely in the tin.

For the icing, sift the icing sugar into a bowl. Stir in the almond extract and about 3 tablespoons cold water to make a smooth, fairly thick icing. Place 3 tablespoons of the icing in a separate bowl and add a little pink food coloring gel to make a raspberry-colored icing.

Spoon the pink icing into a small piping bag fitted with a small plain nozzle.

When the tart has cooled completely, spoon the white icing on top and spread to form a smooth surface. Pipe parallel lines of pink icing over the white icing, then drag a cocktail stick through the lines (at a 90-degree angle to the lines) to create a feathered effect. Leave to set, then serve in slices.

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