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The Roy Water Conservancy District indicated that, as of March 1, we had approximately 60% less water than in a normal water year.

There is a good chance the same secondary water restrictions from last year will be repeated going into this year. Consider this: by increasing the mowing height, grass roots grow deeper into the soil, allowing them to survive longer without water. As a minimum, please do not water between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Watch for more information from the district in your mailbox or go to their website www.roywater.com for updates.

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The Roy Planning Commission has the Arts Council is assignment to review the city’s ordinances putting together with hopes that our residents can be eligible a Concert in the to take part in the water conservation Park program Flip-Your-Strip program sponsored by this year, with Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. performances in The Commission recommendations to the George Wahlen the city council are expected soon. Once North Park. we have a decision, we will get the word out to those interested residents considering this rebate program.

For eligibility information, please go to www.weberbasin.com.

The Roy City’s Arts Council is putting together a Concert in the Park program this year, with performances in the George Wahlen North Park. This will be a free event showcasing musical talents. We are encouraging friends and neighbors to bring their outdoor blankets and lawn chairs to just kick back and enjoy. The city will post the dates and times of these events, so please attend if you can.

Speaking of George Wahlen North Park, the city is making plans to bring pickleball courts to this recreational area. We have seen great success with the courts in the Emma Russell Park and felt it necessary to provide the same opportunity to residents in the northeast. If you enjoy this sport, look for these resources to soon be available.

Be safe and keep your family safe!

Robert Dandoy Roy City Mayor

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

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Hailey Minton Writer

Calendar of Events Students of the Month Roys Above and Beyond

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The History of First Homes in Roy and What They Cost Today

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Kendal Rae Jensen Sales & Content

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Jenny Goldsberry Writer Jaycee Gray Writer

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

Council Members: council@royutah.org Ann Jackson: ajackson@royutah.org Diane Wilson: dwilson@royutah.org Joe Paul: jpaul@royutah.org Randy Scadden: randy.scadden@royutah.org Sophie Paul: sophie.paul@royutah.org

Roy Offices & Utilities: 801-774-1000

Police: Emergency - 911

utilityrequests@royutah.org

Non-Emergency Dispatch - 801-629-8221 Records: 801-774-1046 pdrecords@royutah.org

Fire: 801-774-1080 fire@royutah.org Community Development: 801-774-1040 ced@royutah.org Justice Court: 801-774-1051 courts@royutah.org Parks & Rec: 801-774-1048 parksandrec@royutah.org Roy Complex: 801-774-1050

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

Roy City Municipal Building will be moving to summer hours, effective Tuesday, May 31, and ending Friday, August 19.

Summer

Hours Notice

Summer Business Hours will be: Mon. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Water you Doing to Conserve!

Spring is my favorite time of year! After a long, dark winter, the flowers start to bloom, the grass begins to grow, and the trees start to blossom. This year will be a challenge to keep those flowers and trees growing and our lawns green. As you know, Utah is in an extreme drought. Citizens of Roy will need to make some sacrifices to help conserve water. Here are just some of the guidelines that can help.

1. Make sure your main valve is shut before May 2nd; this is the day secondary water lines will start to fill.

2. No watering between 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

3. Watering for excessive lengths of time is prohibited.

4. Failing to repair leaking water lines and sprinkler heads is a violation.

5. Water no more than ONCE per week until Memorial Day. 6. Water no more than TWICE per week from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 7. After Labor Day, water no more than once per week until water is turned off.

8. Secondary water will be turned off October 1st or sooner.

9. *Those who have culinary water should conserve using the same guidelines listed above I know it will be a sacrifice to not have our lawns as green as we are used to, but I have no doubt that, if we all commit to making these small changes, it will help us to stretch the limited water supply we are currently facing.

If you have any questions or would like a complete list of water conservation guidelines, please call Roy Water Conservatory District at 801-825-9744 or visit roywater.com.

Ann Jackson Roy City Council

These hours will be in effect for the utility and finance department, community development, administration, justice court, and police records. Please be mindful of this change when calling or visiting the building.

Have A Great Summer!

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

Visit our Facebook page for city updates.

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.

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2020 Roy City

Consumer Confidence Report

We’re pleased to present you this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about our excellent water quality and services we have delivered to you over the past year. Our goal is and always has been

to provide to you a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. Our water sources are mostly contracted water from Weber Basin Water Conservancy District and four deep wells.

We are pleased to report that our drinking water met federal and state requirements during 2021. This report discloses our water quality and what it means to you, our customer.

The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for Roy City was updated in 2021 and is available for your review. It contains information about source protection zones, potential contamination sources, and management strategies to protect our drinking water. Potential contamination sources common in our protection areas are gas stations, lawn care companies, and Hill Air Force Base’s underground contamination.

Additionally, our wells have a low susceptibility to potential contamination. We have also developed management strategies to further protect our sources from contamination.

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

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

Roy City routinely monitors for contaminants in our drinking water in accordance with the Federal and Utah State laws. EPA requires monitoring of over 80 drinking water contaminations. Those contaminates listed in the table below are the contaminants detected in our drinking water and shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2021.

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

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All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by contaminants that are naturally occurring or are man-made. Those contaminants can be microbes, organic or inorganic chemicals, or radioactive materials.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.

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

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

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

DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Contaminant

Violation Y/N

Level Detected

Total Coliform Bacteria

N

ND

Gross Alpha Particles Gross Beta Particles

N N

0.2 - 2.6 1.9 - 4.4

Radium 228

N

.38 - 1.7

TEST RESULTS

Unit Measurement

MCLG

MCL

Date Sampled

Likely Source of Contamination

MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS ug/L

0

80

2021

Naturally present in the environment

pCi/L pCi/L

0 0

15 50

2021 2021

Erosion of natural deposits Decay of natural & man-made deposits

5

2021

Erosion of natural deposits

RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANTS

pCi/L

RADON 0

METAL CONTAMINANTS

Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal plating Discharge from steel and pulp mills; natural erosion Corrosion of household plumbing system; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives Erosion of natural deposits Corrosion of household plumbing system; erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills, runoff from cropland Runoff from fertilizer use; erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines

Antimony

N

ND - 0.800

ppm

6

6

2021

Arsenic

N

ND - 1.3

ppb

NA

10

2021

Barium

N

0.09 - 0.18

ppm

2

2

2021

Chromium

N

ND

mg/L

0.1

0.1

2019

Copper

N

ND

mg/L

1.3

l3

2019

Fluoride

N

ND - 15

ppm

4

4

2021

Lead

N

ND - 0.0023

ppm

0

0.015

2019

Mercury

N

ND

ppm

0.002

0.002

2019

Nitrate

N

ND - 18

ppm

10

10

2021

Selenium

N

ND - .70

ppb

50

50

2021

Sodium

N

22.5 - 47.6

ppm

None set by EPA

None set

by EPA

2021

Erosion of natural deposits

Cyanide

N

0.002

Sulfate

N

Thallium

INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS mg/L

0

0.2

2017 - 2019

7 - 43.7

ppm

1000

NA

2017 - 2021

N

ND

Ppl

0.5

2

2019

Total Dissolved Solids Turbidity

N N

352 - 444 0.08 - 0.12

ppm NTU

NA

2000 5

2021 2021

Discharges of metal mining process Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries Leaching from ore-processing sites; discharge from electronics, glass, and drug factories Erosion of natural deposits organic and inorganic materials

Dibromoacetic Acid Dichloroacetic Acid Monobromoacetic Acid Monochloroacetic Acid Trichloroacetic Acid Total Haloacetic Acids

N N N N N N

ND 1.4 - 2.7 ND ND 2.5 - 11.5 2.5 - 6.4

2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021

By-product of drinking water chlorination By-product of drinking water chlorination By-product of drinking water chlorination By-product of drinking water chlorination By-product of drinking water chlorination By-product of drinking water chlorination

REGULATED HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAAs) ug/1 ug/1 ug/1 ug/1 ug/1 ug/L

0 0 0 0 0 0

60

UNREGULATED TRIHALOMETHANES (THMs)

Contaminant Bromodichloromethane Bromoform Chloroform

Level Low/High Unit Detected Measurement 5.3 1.3 - 5.3 ug/L ND ug/L 7 1.3 - 7.0 ug/L

Date Sampled 2021 2021 2021

Contaminant Dibromochloromethane Total Trihalomethanes

Level Detected 3.6 15.8

Date Sampled 2021 2021

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Memorial Day Cemetery Info In preparation for Memorial Day, grave decorations will be removed by city crews on Thursday, May 26th for mowing and maintenance. Decorations will not be removed again by city crews until Thursday, June 9th to allow for decorations to be displayed the week of Memorial Day. Please be sure to remove decorations by Wednesday evening, June 8th, to avoid having them disposed of. For more information, please call 774-1040.

Free Spring Cleaning Waste Pass Roy City will be offering free one-time use passes to the Weber County Transfer Station while supplies last. Each pass is valued up to $10.00 and must be used by December 31st.

Homeowners, please visit the Utility Office at the Municipal Building with identification to receive a pass.

Bi-Monthly Billing goes Monthly Roy City will begin monthly billing in June 2022. The last bi-monthly bill you will receive will be in May. The May bill will cover the catch-up from winter averaging. Please make sure you’ve updated your autopay and bank bill pay.

Grilling Safety Tips

From the Roy City Fire Department

As the weather warms and we spend more time outdoors, there is nothing like outdoor grilling. Here are a few actionable safety tips for a fun and safe grilling season.

• Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.

• The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.

• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.

• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.

• Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.

• Never leave your grill unattended.

ROY CITY ANIMAL CONTROL Spring Rabies & Licensing Clinic Saturday, May 14 • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Roy City Fire Department Vaccinations by:

Dr. Madsen DMV with Clearfield Animal Care Credit Card Accepted ONLY Canine: Rabies $1500

DHPP $3500

Feline: Rabies $1500

FVRCP $3500

(4 in 1 combo)

Bordetella $1000 (Kennel Cough)

(4 in 1 combo)

Please keep all dogs on a leash and cats in carriers.

License renewals can now be done online, and tags can be reused yearly.

New license requests must be done at the Roy City Police Dept.

Dog and Cat Licensing Fees

*City Ordinance states you may only have 2 dogs & 2 cats per household (5-1-5)* Under 1 year Spayed/Neutered NOT Spayed/Neutered Animals owned by seniors (55+) Spayed/Neutered NOT Spayed/Neutered Transfer tag from another city, current license or replacement tag

$1000 $2000 $500

Late Fee A late fee of $2000 per animal will be charged and citations will be issued if your dog/cat is not licensed by the expiration date. If your license renewal is delinquent for one or more years, you will be charged the current fee plus a late fee for each year the license was not renewed.

Any questions or concerns, please contact Roy City Animal Control 801-774-1076

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Preserve LIFE’S MEMORIES

Free Photo Scanning Event March 24th, April 21st, June 9 th & September 15 th Lindquist Syracuse Mortuary | 869 South 2000 West R.S.V.P. – 801-776-6666 or www.eventbrite.com/e/269744492037 – Limited Space Available

Light refreshments will be served Bring up to 1000 photos to have scanned, digitized, and given back to you on a personalized jump drive for free. Bring in your totes and shoe boxes of pictures ready to scan in our special high speed photo scanners.

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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 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 | Shallow Water Aerobics class: $30 for 4 weeks*

April Water Aerobics

Class Dates: April 21 - May 26 June Classes Registration: May 27 Cost Non-Passholders: $35 Passholders: $25 Seniors: $ 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

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MAY EVENTS ALL SCHOOLS

May 6: Professional Day - Early Out May 27: Last Day of School - Early Out

SCHOOL EVENTS ROY HIGH

May 3: Baseball West 3:30 p.m.

Softball Granger 3:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse RHS 4:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse Fremont 4:30 p.m.

May 4: Sr. Cotillion Assembly (Time TBD) Baseball RHS 3:30 p.m.

May 5: Baseball RHS 3:30 p.m.

Softball RHS 3:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse Davis 4:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse RHS 4:30 p.m.

May 6: Baseball West 3:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer Senior Night RHS 7 p.m.

May 7: Sr. Cotillion Dance (Time TBD) May 9: Guitar Concert 6 p.m.

May 10: Baseball Taylorsville 3:30 p.m.

Boys & Girls Lacrosse RHS 4:30 p.m.

May 11: Baseball Roy 3:30 p.m.

May 11 & 12: Region Track Granger 3 p.m.

May 13: Baseball Taylorsville 3:30 p.m.

May 17: Scholarship Assembly 8:30 a.m.

May 18: Closing Assembly (Time TBD) May 19 & 21: State Preliminaries & Finals Track BYU (Time TBD) May 23: Graduation Dee Event Ctr 5 p.m.

ROY JR. HIGH May 1 - 3: RIZE & Aspire Testing (Time TBD) May 3: Baseball Champs Fremont 3 p.m.

May 5: Cinco De Mayo Festival 11 a.m.

May 5 & 6: District Track Meet RHS 3 p.m.

May 6: Spring Dance 6 p.m.

LIBRARY EVENTS SOUTHWEST BRANCH 2039 W. 4000 S., Roy • 801-337-2670 For a complete listing of all activites, please contact the library

May 1 - 31: Star Wars Scavenger Hunt May 7, 14, & 21: The Art of Paper Mache 2 p.m. (Call to Register) May 4: Edible Landscaping 7 p.m.

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May 10: Choir Concert 6:30 p.m.

May 17: Band Awards Banquet 6 a.m.

May 18: Band Concert Jr 6 p.m.

May 25: Lagoon Day 9 a.m.

SAND RIDGE JR. HIGH May 3: Baseball Championship Game Fremont 3 p.m.

May 4: Cheer Night to Remember 5:30 p.m.

May 5 & 6: Jr High District Track Meet RHS 3 p.m.

May 11: Band Concert 6 p.m.

May 12: Roy Cone Orchestra Concert RHS 6 p.m.

May 17 & 19: Choir Concert RHS 7 p.m.

May 20: SRJH Awards Ceremony 1:05 p.m.

May 25: Lagoon Day 9 a.m.

May 26: 9th Grade Assembly/ Yearbook Signing 12:15 p.m.

May 27: 7th Gr. Closing Assembly 11 a.m.

8th Gr. Closing Assembly 11:30 a.m.

PARKS & RECREATION May 1-31 Coed & Mens Summer Adult Softball Registration (See Pg.12)

SCHOOL EVENTS May 9: Summer Swimming Lessons registration for Roy Residents May 10: Summer Swimming Lessons registration for non-Residents May 27: June Water Aerobics registration May 30: Closed for Memorial Day

May 14: Scales & Tails of Utah Reptile Show 2 p.m.

May 19: Teen Scene: The Making of Marvel 6 p.m. (Call to Register) June 4: Teen Scene: Dungeons & Dragons 3 p.m. (Call to Register) June 6, 13, 20, & 27: Story Fiesta 6 p.m.

June 16: Teen Scene: Here Be Monsters 6 p.m. (Call to Register) June 20: Sea Archeology 1 p.m. (Call to Register) June 23: The Write Club 7 p.m.

SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT May 4 & 18: BINGO 12:45 p.m.

May 11: Robin Arnold 11:30 a.m.

May 11 - 25: **NEW** U of U Food & Budget Class 12:30 p.m.

May 17: Linda Hammer/Piano 11:30 a.m.

May 19: Second Generation 11:30 a.m.

Foot Clinic 12 p.m.

May 25: Garr Ashby 11:30 a.m. **Trish Painting Class - CANCELED Next class will be on June 10th!

ONGOING ACTIVITIES (Monday - Friday) Lunch Served 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday Oil Painting 9 a.m.

Zumba 10 a.m.

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 Eat Bunch 4 p.m.

Tuesday Ceramics 8:30 a.m.

Tai Chi for Arthritis 9 a.m.

Quilting 9 a.m.

Coffee with Friends 10 a.m.

Pinochle 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday Ceramics 8:30 a.m.

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Floor Yoga 8:30 a.m.

Chair Yoga 9:00 a.m. **NEW** Crochet Class 9:00 a.m.

Tea Time with Friends 10:30 a.m.

Cards 12 p.m.

Friday Arthritis Exercise Class 10 a.m.

Coffee with Friends 10 a.m.

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

FUN THINGS TO DO May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30: ORI TAHITI Season 10 - (FREE Tahitian Dance Class - Basics & Endurance) LDS Church Gym 7 p.m. (3345 W. 5200 S. Roy) More info: Search Facebook - Ori North Star May 4, 11, 18, & 25: Country Dance Union Station 8:30 p.m. ($5 Admission)

May 25 - 27: Colors of Pride Art Competition (Call for Entry) Eccles Art Center 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

May 28: Farmer’s Market Historic 25th St., 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Subi Market Fair Lorin Farr Skate Park 9 a.m.

Roy Advance Auto Car Show - FREE Advance Auto Parts 10 a.m.

May 6: First Friday Art Stroll 25th St., 6-9 p.m.

May 7: Fly with the Flock 5K / 2.5K & Pancake Breakfast Ogden Nature Center 8 a.m.

May 10 & 24: Utah Youth Rodeo FREE Golden Spike Event Center 4:30 p.m.

May 14: Hairy Horse Show Golden Spike Event Center 9 a.m.

Festival of Colors West Stadium Park 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (12 & under - FREE) May 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, & 30: UtahRenFest 990 W. 17th St., MarriottSlaterville 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Adults: $12; Youth: $6 Children: FREE) May 15: Ogden Bizarre - FREE Marshall White Center 12-5 p.m.

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The History of First Homes in Roy and What They Cost Today

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

This article is part of a series we’re doing on how much homes used to cost back in the day. We’ve covered the cost of land on Cousin’s Row and the cost of floors. This article will go into depth on one of the houses on that same historic parcel of land.

Henry Field and Sarah Ann Baker were the second couple in Roy to build a home on Cousin’s Row. They’d come from Stratfordshire, England to the United States in 1872. Henry was 55 years old at the time. Then, Roy was known as Hooper Flats, and the Fields settled on Cousin’s Row to live on the same street as Sarah’s brother, William Evans Baker, who was the first settler there. The Field House became 5987 South and 2700 West. It was about 1600 square feet as a stand-alone house.

Before they moved, the two had four children. One daughter died as an infant, and their other daughter and two sons died of smallpox on the Minnesota Steamship that brought them over the Atlantic Ocean. Sarah gave birth to their fourth son Henry in 1873, making the baby among the first to be born in

a permanent residence. Luckily, the baby had an older brother, Orson, who’d survived the trip to America.

After the home was built, they didn’t immediately have running water, so they had to haul water from Muskrat Springs. Henry went on to plant wheat by tilling the arid land with a single hand plow. Twenty years later, Orson Field became the man of the house, continuing to live in the house. In 1894, Orson became Roy’s very first Postmaster. We’ve previously written about this first post office that started out of this historic Field home. Utah was still just a territory at the time, but the home happened to be near the train tracks, which made it in an excellent position for receiving mail.

Old Field House in the 1950s

Orson also went on to be the owner of the first blacksmith shop in Roy and, subsequently, the first man there to own an automobile. His home still stands today, and there is a monument nearby to mark it as the town’s first post office.

The home was valued at over $35,00 in 1990, and, by 2021, valued at nearly $300,000. Some would argue that the old Field home ought to be enshrined and preserved as a local historic landmark.

Little brother, Henry Fields Jr., moved out but remained close, living at 6000 South and 2874 West until he died. By the time his home was built, it was a little larger and more intricate than the home his parents raised him in. In 1990, his home at nearly 2000 square feet was valued over $46,000, and now it sits at over $280,000.

The Minnesota Steamship that brought them over the Atlantic.

Henry Field and wife Sarah Ann Baker.

Henry Field Jr. and his wife Margaret

Are you a descendant of the Field family?

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Email jenny@connectionpub.com with your stories, and we might feature them in the magazine.

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BY MELISSA SPELTS

When I was 27 years old, Ryan bought me a used DSLR camera for my birthday. I fell in love with photography and started to see potential photo locations everywhere I went.

If you are a photographer or a “wannabe” like me, you probably know that we are blessed with amazing photo locations here in Utah.

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When we have special events coming up for one of our kids, like a dance or graduation, one of my favorite things to do is to have that child completely ready for pictures and drive around just looking for great spots. I have taken the coolest pictures next to doors, buildings, walls, or open fields by simply being open to what I see in that moment.

When I take dance pictures for my teens, I love to find cool walls or barns to snap pictures by. If walls or buildings are facing the right way, they create a shadow that makes the lighting ideal. It is easier to work with and stays that way longer, unlike trying to time pictures for the perfect “golden hour” right as the sun sets. I also like to have two locations for every shoot. The best locations have multiple back drops in one spot.

Be respectful and honor private property.

One time, I was taking pictures of my friend’s family next to this really cool old barn (it is no longer there). My friend got permission to take pictures from the family that owned the barn. She told me that photographer’s would walk into the owners back yard without asking. They didn’t mind them using the barn

for their backdrop but hated when people didn’t ask. Please make sure to be respectful. Ask for permission if it’s on private property. Clean up any

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Most of the traditional lawn care programs rely on quickrelease products for quick results. Most times, this isn’t what is best for your lawn and can actually make lawns “top heavy,” meaning they are not as healthy as the top layer might temporarily show. If you treat lawns right, you will treat not only the grass but the roots and the soil for longlasting, healthy, plush lawns and prevent weeds and many diseases in your area.

The most popular option is their six-step program. It starts with an early spring application and a late spring application; both contain balanced fertilizer application and crabgrass, pre-emergent, and broadleaf weed control. Then perform two

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Obviously, problems can still arise, and Green Castle encourages their customers to communicate if problems occur. Remember, Green Castle only sees your lawn five-six times per year; you see it every day. If problems are caught early, they are able to take care of them quickly. A great lawn only happens with great communication between you and Green Castle.

Zach, the owner of Green Castle, told me that if you really want the best lawn, you should have a soil test done, which runs $20-$40. The results from this test will arm you and Green Castle with the information needed for the best treatment for your lawn. He also indicated that mowing properly includes leaving the grass three inches tall in the heat of the summer and then dropping it down to one and a half inches in the fall before the snow comes will help you maintain a beautiful lawn.

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any hit the gym, watch what they eat, and otherwise closely monitor their physical fitness. What about the foundation of the body: our skeletal system?

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Every single year, human bones deteriorate by about 1%. Younger and younger patients are getting diagnosed with osteoporosis and other bone density issues.

That’s why clients from teenagers to 90-year-olds are visiting OsteoStrong at 1013 W. 2700 S. in Syracuse for their osteogenic loading machines.

This is the perfect conditioning for young athletes, patients suffering from osteoporosis, and those with joint replacements.

Strengthening the bone density helps adhere to the nuts and bolts of an artificial replacement.

These machines are a rehabilitative method to improve bone density and even prevent bone fractures. Now, the word “rehab” might conjure up painful images of physical therapy exercises, but visiting OsteoStrong is easier and simpler than a gym workout.

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First, clients stretch for about two minutes. Once seated in one of the machines, which is similar to a squat machine, the skeletal system takes on a load at the very edge of mechanical failure without any pain. This light exercise–which won’t ever

“We like to say it’s the ultimate biohack,” managers Stacie and Heather Olsen say. “It’s a way to strengthen your foundation naturally, and the brain does all the work!”

You might be wondering why you haven’t heard of this before; you’re not alone! Many are familiar with osteoporosis, but not with its treatments. Even doctors only really know how to treat bone density issues with medicine. Now, there’s a solution beyond calcium and vitamin D supplements. Don’t be mistaken: the benefits behind osteogenic loading have actually been known for over a century.

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Roy's Above and Beyond BY A PARENT OF ONE OF HER STUDENTS "I would like to nominate Mrs. Tracy Beck for the Above and Beyond award."

Mrs. Beck is a long-time resident of Roy City. She attended the original North Park Elementary school prior to it being torn down and now teaches at the current school as a Kindergarten teacher. Mrs. Beck is the teacher that goes above and beyond to help the children in her classroom explore beyond the classroom. Mrs. Beck wears a fun, funky, wild, creative, and adorable new outfit and glasses for each day the kids are in school. The dresses/outfits are related to each letter of the alphabet she is teaching, each holiday that is coming up, and the theme kids are learning. Mrs. Beck is the Ms. Frizzle we all adored as children but in real-life form. Mrs. Beck's passion and dedication shines through as I watch her say goodbye to her little students at the end of each day while I wait for my child in the pick-up lane. Her smile never leaves her face until each student has left. Mrs. Beck's students absolutely adore her and always leave the end of the day with a big hug and smiles on their faces.

Mrs. Beck gives countless hours and her own money to making sure she gives her kids the world and out-of-this world experiences at school turning her classroom into real-life career opportunities such as scientists, pet hospitals, etc. More importantly, Mrs. Beck pours out her heart and soul to each and every child, so they know they are loved and are in a safe place while they are at school.

If you would like to nominate someone like Mrs. Beck who goes Above and Beyond, we would love to hear about it.

Email hailey@connectionpub.com

Hands down, Mrs. Beck is a true North Park Tiger! She is blessing the lives of our future generations one dress at a time.

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FOOD BOUQUETS Edible Fruit Bouquet

BY MELISSA SPELTS

Edible fruit bouquets can be a fun centerpiece for any party. Honestly, I was surprised by how much our children liked this arrangement. My brain started thinking of more fruits that would be fun in this bouquet.

Needed items: basket, pot, or container floral foam, wooden skewers Fruits I used in my arrangement: grapes, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, kiwi, and raspberries.

Bacon Rose Bouquet

BY KRISTINA CASE

1 pack thick-cut bacon 1 bunch fake roses toothpicks brown sugar Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.

Start by removing flower petals from the fake flowers until you’re left with a bare,

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We’re so happy spring is here; we are celebrating with food bouquets! These creative bundles make a great gift or unique way to display food at a party as a centerpiece.

empty stem. Depending on your fake roses, you might need to insert a piece of toothpick in the middle to hold up the bacon roses.

Take a strip of bacon, and, starting at one end, roll it up tightly to form a rosette and dip top in brown sugar. Secure the roll with two toothpicks, as close to the bottom of one end as you can, to form a cross. Place the rose on a wire rack on top of a foil-lined tray. Repeat with all the bacon.

Bake 25 minutes, until they are well cooked and have a good color. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Once cool, blot excess grease off and take each rose and wiggle it onto a stem.

Repeat until the whole bunch is complete.

Chicken Nugget Bouquet

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

20 chicken nuggets 20 waffle fries 5-10 skewers You can make some chicken nuggets by cutting up a chicken breast into 1-inch pieces. Then, whisk up an egg to dunk the chicken nuggets in and immediately

roll the chicken nuggets in a mixture of flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dip the chicken nugget in egg again and dip it into some breadcrumbs. You have the option to fry them up in oil on the stove or bake them in the oven at 400 degrees.

Waffle fries are also pretty easy. Just slice two potatoes lengthwise about ¼ inch.

Take those slices and put a skewer on each side. The skewers will keep you from slicing the potato all the way through.

Make slits widthwise and then flip the slice over. Make diagonal slits on that other side. Now, when you stretch out the slice, you’ll see that classic waffle shape.

Soak your fries in cold water to make them extra crisp. Coat your fries in salt and corn starch. Then, you can fry them in oil or bake them in your oven. You can always buy your fries and nuggets from any fast-food restaurant.

Take your skewers and start stabbing through the fries first, about halfway down. Those will be your “leaves.” Then, stick several nuggets on top of your fries to be your “flowers.”

Get yourself a vase to display your skewers. The bottoms of the skewers aren’t very sightly, so I added some licorice to the base to add some flare. continued on page 28

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Fireweed

Young shoots can be cooked like asparagus, while young leaves can be used in salads and steeped for tea. The pith of the stem can be used to flavor and thicken stews and soups.

Camas were harvested in large quantities by Native Americans and stored for winter use.

Bulbs were eaten raw or cooked.

Blue Camas

Indian Paintbrush The blossoms of Indian paintbrush are reported to be edible but may accumulate selenium if growing in selenium-rich soils. Selenium is a trace mineral that is good for us, but too much of it can lead to poisoning.

Grazing animals have been poisoned by ingesting forages grown on seleniferous soils that have accumulated selenium in relatively high concentrations. Soils containing high concentrations of selenium are commonly found in many parts of the world, including the western United States.* Based off my research, I don’t think you will be able to tell how much selenium is in the soil by instinct or the five senses alone. You probably won’t be any smarter after grabbing a handful of soil and wistfully staring into the distance as it falls back to the ground. Perhaps the Indian paintbrushes should be left for the bees.

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Plantain

Young common plantain leaves are edible and nutritious.

It is rich in vitamins A, C, and K. The leaves and juice have been widely used to treat insect bites, rashes, sunburn, blisters, burns, and cuts.

FORAGING FLOWERS

You can eat some of these!

BY HAILEY MINTON

Aside from the Indian paintbrush, the flowers themselves aren’t necessarily edible. The flowers do serve as a way to identify these plants you can eat. The information here, unless otherwise indicated, came from the Utah State University Extension Field Guide: Wildflowers & Other Herbaceous Plants of Utah Rangelands. The digital version of the book is free online, so if you’re serious about foraging, look it up to help you make sure you’re identifying your plant species correctly. Also, keep others in mind as you forage. Try not to take away from the scenery other visitors will enjoy along the trails.

The seeds of the Lewis flax are very nutritious and edible when cooked. They have a pleasant, nutty taste.

Lewis Flax Find the online Field Guide here: digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent. cgi?article=2768&context=extension_curall *T. Zane Davis, Jeffery O. Hall, in Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology (Second Edition), 2017

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