Roy Connection October 2021

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ecently, UDOT purchased the two commercial properties on the southeast corner of 5600 S. 1900 W. as part of the 5600-widening project. Demolition to remove two buildings has started in preparation for the broader requirements coming over the next three years.

It is anticipated that UDOT will issue a contract to the winning contractor some time at the end of this year, which will set significant changes in motion to not only 5600 South, but the connected I-15 interchange. This will create disruption in the traffic flow over a period of time, but be patient as we work through it. The city will work closely with all the stakeholders and post updates on our website, magazine, and social media page. Watch for them!

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School is back in session, which means our children are walking the streets again.

Please keep a lookout and slow down as you drive through the neighborhoods.

We must keep our children safe.

As you know, we are entering the election season, with campaign signs popping up everywhere. What you will not see are signs from two of our existing city council members, who have elected not to run.

I would be remiss if I didn’t make a brief comment on each of them over the next two months, starting with Council Member Jan Burrell. Jan’s heart and soul has always been about making things better, particularly for Roy City. As a council member and retired educator, she has always loved this community.

Her passion and focus were always about pulling the council together on tough issues and reminding us of things that really matter. Her influence and contributions to this community are numerous, and we will enjoy the results of her endeavors for a long time. Although she will leave office in January, she has made a remarkable difference in helping this city prepare for the future. She will be missed but not forgotten! Please, take a moment when you see her to say thank you for a job well done. She has earned it.

School is back in session, which means our children are walking the streets again. Please keep a lookout and slow-down as you drive through the neighborhoods. We must keep our children safe.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues. Remember that this virus exists because we exist. Do everything you can to keep it out of your life by washing your hands; if necessary, wearing a mask in public places; and keeping your distance when possible. Be safe and keep your family safe.

Mayor Robert Dandoy

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OCTOBER

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

What’s your FAVORITE Halloween movie?

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

“It’s a great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. It’s scary when Lucy pulls the Football away from Chuck!”

Crystal Rappleye Ad Design Hyrum Rappleye Ad Design

Bat treats your bats will love and other Best of Fall Recipes Pg. 28

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Calendar of Events SHOP ROY - Buy Local Roy High Students of the Month Photo Contest Results

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“Hocus Pocus is my all-time favorite.“

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Kassie Baker Editor Emma Poulson Marketing Intern

“It’s a great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.”

Hailey Minton Writer

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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

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

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

General Election - Be Heard Historical President, Rutherford B. Hayes, once said, “To vote is like the payment of a debt, a duty never to be neglected, if its performance is possible.” Your chance to participate in the municipal election is coming up. Many cities are electing city council members and mayors. These local leaders will make decisions that have a direct impact on your day-today life. Please take the time to have your voice heard this election season.

Everyone in Weber County will be receiving ballots for the General Election. The Weber School District is having a bond election, included in this ballot mailing. Active registered voters will receive a by-mail ballot beginning October 12.

Voters that need a replacement ballot may call the Weber County Elections Office (801-399-8034) until October 26.

Voters that miss this deadline may pick up a replacement ballot at the Weber Center on October 27, 28, 29, and November 1, from 12-6 p.m. or November 2, from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Ballot drop boxes will be available at the Weber Center, Weber State University, all Weber County Libraries, and City Offices. Voters can save a stamp by using any of these twentyone ballot drop boxes throughout the county. Drop boxes are open 24 hours a day until 8 p.m. on November 2.

To find information about candidates, visit candidate profiles on www.vote.utah.gov.

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.

Visit our Roy City Facebook page for city updates.

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Safety Fair Open House October 6th 6–8 p.m.

Roy City Fire Department 5051 S. 1900 W. This year’s campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” works to educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. Knowing what to do when an alarm sounds will keep you and your family safe.

When an alarm makes noises – a beeping sound or a chirping sound – you must take action.

SMOKE ALARMS • A continued set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.

CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ALARMS • A continuous set of four loud beeps—beep, beep, beep, beep—means carbon monoxide is present in your home. Go outside, call 9-1-1, and stay out.

Safety Fair Open House will have multiple vendors, games, rides, and prizes, all oriented toward fire and home safety.

Air Force Offers Free Indoor Air Testing The Air Force is offering free indoor air testing to residents and businesses that are over areas of groundwater contamination from Hill Air Force Base.

Potentially harmful chemical vapors from the groundwater could be entering homes or workplaces.

Having a test done is the only way to ensure your indoor air is safe.

A letter with details about the testing was mailed to affected areas in September.

If you received a letter, testing is needed. If your home has been tested previously and you received the letter mailing, additional testing is needed. If you did not receive a letter, your home or business does not require testing and is not in the affected area.

All testing is free and requires placement of a pencilsize device in the home for 26 days. Any mitigation to stop vapors from entering homes or other buildings, if needed, will also be free. Testing will run from October 2021 to March 2022.

For more information, including COVID precautions that will be taken during sampling and maps showing areas eligible for testing, go to: www.hill.af.mil/IAP or call 801-775-3651/3652.

SHOP ROY - Buy Local

BY ROY BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD

You just got a craving for a chile relleno burrito with guacamole and pico de gallo or maybe a Texano – grilled chicken with bell pepper and sour cream. It’s times like these when you appreciate RANCHERITO'S MEXICAN FOOD at 5650 S. 1900 W., Roy. They are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. And now that you’re thinking about it, arroz con leche (rice pudding) would top off that snack.

Once you arrive, you might order more burritos: carnitas (pork, guacamole and pico de gallo), adobada (marinated pork), fried fish, or shrimp. If it’s close to morning – maybe one of the several breakfast burritos would suit your cravings. You’ll also find tacos, tortas, chimichangas, nachos, and enchiladas. For a full meal, you’ll be back for one of their combinations: two hard shell shredded beef tacos with rice/beans, a machaca plate with two tortillas, shredded beef taco or burrito and enchilada, or any of dozens of scrumptious items on their menu.

SUN NAILS SPA & LASH recently moved into the heart of Roy (5392 S. 1900 W. near Harmons). They offer a warm,

bright, cheerful, welcoming atmosphere where you can escape the stresses of everyday life and enjoy transformative spa and salon services. They provide everything you need to renew your nails, skin, and mood, all in one location.

Whether it’s time for a Girls’ Day or you just need to do something for yourself, they are your go-to oasis. Visit them for gorgeous manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, eyelash extensions, permanent makeup, facials, waxing services, and more. Take your little girl with you – they offer nail services to children 10 and under (and they even have special chairs just for children. Call 801-784-7497 to make an appointment.

Reviews in the short time they’ve been open include the following: “Awesome place to get your nails done," “They do not rush, they take time to make sure your hands, feet, and nails are left looking and feeling wonderful,” and “This is a brand-new salon. It’s very beautiful inside and is bright and cheerful.”

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Kids Are Back in School

Be Smart. Be Safe.

With school back in session, we want to remind everyone of the laws we have to keep children, adult pedestrians, and our school crossing guards safe.

Utah Law states the following: 41-6a-209 A person may not willfully fail or willfully refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of a uniformed adult school crossing guard.

(1) 41-6a-1002 The operator (driver) of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way by slowing down or stopping if necessary: (i) to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is on the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling; or (ii) when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger.

(2) The operator of a vehicle approaching a school crosswalk shall come to a complete stop at the school crosswalk if the crosswalk is occupied by a person.

(3) If a vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the operator of any other vehicle approaching from the rear may not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

Please make sure if you live in or travel through an area with a school crossing that you give yourself adequate time in your commute to accommodate the school crossings. It is our job as a community to ensure the safety of our children and our wonderful crossing guards as they make their way to and from school each day.

Roy High School Senior Citizens

Thanksgiving Dinner & Play

November 17th @ 4:30 p.m.

Tickets will be available November 1st at Roy High School and Roy City Senior Center

Roy City Storm Water Roy City would like to thank the citizens who have assisted with storm water drainage by clearing leaves and debris from the gutters and the storm drain grates. Citizens can be a big help in the fall and winter months by clearing leaves, snow, and ice away from the grates until city crews arrive to clear them.

Please sweep up or use a blower to blow grass clippings, leaves, and fertilizers that get onto driveways, sidewalks, gutters, or streets back onto your lawn.

Please call Roy City Public Works before draining back yard pools. Chlorine levels need to be at Zero before the pool can be drained.

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

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

Meadow Creek Fish Pond

What kind of contaminants might reach our rivers and streams?

• Masonry and Paving: Fresh concrete and cementrelated mortars that wash into our lakes and streams are toxic to fish and the aquatic environment. Disposing of these materials to gutters and storm drains cause serious problems and are prohibited by law!

• Oil: Pour waste oil into an unbreakable container (plastic milk jug), seal, and label. Do not mix other materials with oil. Call 801-399-8381 or 800-458-0145 for disposal.

Please contact Roy City Public Works Department to report violations at 801-774-1090. If it is after hours, please call Weber County Dispatch at 801-629-8221. Our current storm water ordinance is on our website at www.royutah.org

Fall Cleanup Dumpsters Public Works will have dumpsters available for Roy City residents Oct. 18th - 30th, Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For COVID-19 safety, residents must stop in front of the office and wait. We will come to your vehicle, check proof of residency, and sign you in. Public Works has the right to refuse any items deemed dangerous or hazardous and will not accept tires, paint, toxic or hazardous materials, herbicides, pesticides, etc.

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OCTOBER EVENTS SCHOOL EVENTS ALL SCHOOLS Oct. 14 - 15: Fall Break Oct. 29: No School Professional Learning Day ROY HIGH Oct. 1: Football @ Cyprus 7 p.m.

Oct. 4 - 5: Boys Golf State @ Timpanogos Golf Course Oct. 7: Girls Soccer State First Round @ Home Band Wasatch Competition 7 a.m.

Volleyball vs. Taylorsville 6 p.m.

Oct. 8: Football vs. Granger @ Roy 7 p.m.

Oct. 9: Marching Band Bridgerland Competition All-state Choir Concert @ Salt Lake Tabernacle 7 p.m.

Oct. 12: Volleyball vs. Hunter @ Home 7 p.m.

RHS Cone Orchestra Concert 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 13: Football vs. Taylorsville @ Roy 7 p.m.

After Football Stomp 8 p.m.

Oct. 14: Girls Soccer Quarter Finals Oct. 19: Band Concert @ Roy High 6 p.m.

Volleyball vs Cyprus @ Roy 6 p.m.

Oct. 21: Volleyball @ West 6 p.m.

Oct. 22: Football State First Round @ Home Girls Soccer State Championships Oct. 23: ACT Davis High Marching Band Invitational Oct. 25: Area Marching Bands on Football Field

LIBRARY EVENTS

Oct. 29: Football State Round Two @ Home Nov. 2: Volleyball State Round one 6 p.m.

Nov. 4 - 6: Volleyball State Finals ROY JR. HIGH Oct.1: Football vs. Wahlquist @ T.H. Bell Jr. High 3 p.m.

Oct. 5: Softball vs. Wahlquist @ Roy Jr. High 3 p.m.

Oct. 6: Band Concert @ Roy Jr. High 6 p.m.

Oct. 7: Softball vs. South @ Roy Jr. High 3 p.m.

Choir Concert @ Roy Jr. High 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 8: Football vs. North Ogden Jr. High @ T.H. Bell Jr. High 3 p.m.

Oct. 11: Softball Playoffs @ Roy Jr. High3 p.m.

Oct. 13: Football vs. T.H. Bell @ Roy Jr. High 3 p.m.

Softball Championships @ Roy Jr. High 3 p.m.

Oct. 18: Volleyball Tryouts 2:45 p.m.

Oct. 22: Football vs. Sandridge @ Roy Jr. High 3 p.m.

Oct. 28: Football Playoffs @ Roy Jr. High 3 p.m.

Oct. 29: No School Professional Learning Day Nov. 2: Volleyball vs. Sandridge @ Roy Jr. High 3 p.m.

SAND RIDGE JR. HIGH Oct. 1: Football vs. South Ogden @ Roy High School 3 p.m.

Oct. 5: Softball vs. T.H. Bell 3 p.m.

Oct. 21: Chocolate-From Bean to Bar, ages 18+ @ 7 p.m.

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Oct. 25: Utah Humanities Book Festival & Weber Book Links: Meet the Author, Alix E. Harrow, ages 12+ @ 7 p.m.

Oct. 7: NASA Telescope Launch Party, all ages @ 6 p.m.

Oct. 26: “I Be a Witch” with Great Bear Folk Theatre, all ages @ 7 p.m.

Oct. 14: Character Makeup 101, ages 1218 @ 6 p.m. call 801-337-2674 to register

Oct. 27: The Forces of Flight with Hill Aerospace Museum, ages 6-12 @ 6 p.m.

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Oct. 7: Softball vs. Snowcrest Jr. High 3 p.m.

Oct. 8: Football vs. Rocky Mtn. @ Wahlquist 3 p.m.

Oct. 11: Softball Playoffs TBD 3 p.m.

Band Concert 6 p.m.

Oct. 12: Roy Cone Orchestra Concert @ RHS 6 p.m.

Oct. 13: Football @ Orion Jr. High 3 p.m.

Softball Championship @ Roy High School 3 p.m.

Football vs. South Ogden @ T.H. Bell Jr. High 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 18: Volleyball Tryouts 3 p.m.

Oct. 22: Football vs. Roy Jr. High @ Roy High School 3 p.m.

Oct. 26: Choir Concert @ Roy Jr. High 7 p.m.

Oct. 28: Football Playoffs TBD Nov. 2: Volleyball vs. Roy Jr. High 3 p.m.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Oct. 11 - 13: Parent-Teacher Conference - Early Out

ROY COMPLEX Oct 8: Water Aerobic reg. for October Oct 11: Swim Lesson reg. for October Oct 14, 15, & 29: No School Open swim begins at 1 p.m.

PARKS & RECREATION Oct 1: Boys Basketball reg. begins Oct 18: Football Equipment Return Oct 25: Trick or Treat through Roy City 5 - 8 p.m.

Oct. 28: Spooky Storytelling with Great Bear Folk Theatre, all ages @ 6 p.m.

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SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT Oct 6: BINGO @ Chancellor Gardens 1 p.m.

Oct 12: Paint with Trish New & different picture every month 11 a.m.

Oct 13: BINGO @ Country Pines 1 p.m.

Robin Arnold 11:30 a.m.

Oct 14: Flu Shots 10:30 a.m.

Sponsored by CNS! Oct 19: Linda Hammer on piano 11:30 a.m.

Oct 20: BINGO @ Barrington House 1 p.m.

Oct 21: Second Generation Come and dance 11:30 a.m.

Oct 22: Humana Presentation 11 a.m.

Oct 27: Garr Ashby 11:30 a.m.

BINGO @ Sunridge 1 p.m.

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 Eat Bunch 4 p.m.

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 Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17: Octoberfest @ Snowbasin from 12 - 6 p.m. daily.

A family-friendly affair with activities, food, and, of course, brews for days.

Oct. 5: Catch 4 CA$H Team Roping @ Golden Spike Riding Arena from 5:30 - 11:30 p.m. Free Admission Oct. 11: Columbus Day Oct. 13: Jazz at the Station (Union Station’s grand lobby) from 7 - 8 p.m. Free Admission Oct. 16: NASA - WSU Native American Hand Drum & Cultural Dance Showcase @ Ogden Amphitheater from 1 - 3 p.m.

Oct. 25: Trick or Treat through Roy City 5 - 8 p.m.

Free Admission Pre-register online at royrecreation.com Pick your starting location when you register.

Registration starts October 1st and ends October 18th or until full.

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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

Thurs. @ 9 a.m.

September Swim Lessons Registration: October 11th Class Dates: November 8th - December 2nd MON/WED TUES/THURS

Time 5:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Level PSA & 2 PSB 1 3 4

Time 5:00 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Level 3&4 1 &2 P&C & PS

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

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*

$

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EQUIPMENT CHECK-IN October 18, 2021 George Wahlen Park

5:00 p.m.-Jr. Mite 6:30 p.m.-Peewee 5:30 p.m.- Mitey Mite 7:00 p.m.- Sr. Peewee 6:00 p.m.- Jr. Peewee

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We will be doing a drive-through equipment return. Each age group has a designated 30 minutes where they can return their equipment.

All participants must stay in their car and hand their equipment to recreation staff. End-of-year gifts and pictures will be handed out when equipment is returned.

WHAT NEEDS TO BE RETURNED? Helmet Shoulder Pads

Practice Pants Chin Strap If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lizzy

Badger at ebadger@royutah.org or call 801-774-1048

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October Water Aerobics

Registration: October 4th Class Dates: October 11th- November 4th

Non Pass-holders: Pass-holders: Seniors:

Cost $ 30 $ 20 $ 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

Trick or Treat THROUGH ROY CITY

October 25, 2021 5:00-8:00 p.m.

TRICK OR TREAT THROUGH ROY CITY

Sponsors Wanted October 25, 2021 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Locations throughout Roy City

Are you a local business wanting to participate in our Trick or Treat through Roy City?

Register online at www.royrecreation.com before October 18th

Start your trick or treating journey at one of our 3 locations to receive your Halloween crossword puzzle. Then make your way through the city to see how quickly you can finish your puzzle by stopping by our locations! All cards with a completed crossword puzzle will receive a special Halloween treat while supplies last!

Must pre-register your car (free). One registeration per vehicle, not individual people!

Registration will run October 1st-October 18th (or until full). Pick your starting location when you register! Register online at www.royrecreation.com

OUR IMAGE IS OUR LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM

Interested businesses will be in charge of a Trick or Treat Location and must provide their own candy

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Mike and his three brothers grew up right at the mouth of the North Ogden Canyon. Each of them have followed in their parents’ footsteps by training animals to be used on movie sets. It began as a family affair, and it continues today, even as each of their families grow.

Mike’s parents, Ginger and Ron Brown, were involved in a Wild West show in New Jersey.

Trick riding and Roman riding shows were a part of their repertoire. Roman riding involves a team of two horses. A rider stands with one foot on the back of each and rides them around the arena while performing various stunts. Both Ron and Ginger did this! Mike said there was a lot of external pressure for their family to pursue the entertainment business full time. “My father and mother were contacted multiple times to be circus animal trainers. However, they knew family was the thing that mattered most, so they passed on opportunities that might have given them fame and more fortune. They wanted to make sure we were raised in the best way for us. They stuck around and had their teaching jobs, so they could have that stability for us,” said Mike.

Mike’s wife, Brandice, told me the entertainment industry can be hit or miss.

Sometimes, they’ll go a few months between jobs. To be offered consistent work and then to pass it up must have been tough. Mike said, “You can follow fame and money, and that will sometimes get you some things in life. But, ultimately, at the end of the day, what really matters is your family, children, and where you sit with those relationships. They made some decisions to continue working with the animals and still be grounded.”

Mike’s parents were teachers in Weber County, so the summers were their time to participate in shows. “We’d go to rodeos, fairs, Wild West shows, and big productions on the East Coast. In the early 90s, they transitioned their business to movie work, and in ’94, they started a business of doing horseback rides and wagon rides on Antelope Island for 25 years.”

The Browns reputation, involvement with training animals, and the connections they made with other professional trainers paved their way into the movie scene. Brandice talked about how skilled Ron was as a trainer. She explained he could train a horse to perform a specific action in minutes; it could take someone else hours or days. “His timing was so good,” she said.

The Browns train animals for the BIG SCREEN ARTICLE BY HAILEY MINTON PHOTOS BY MELISSA SPELTS

ACTING ROLES The Browns have trained and handled animals for movies, including Return to Lonesome Dove, Far and Away, and most recently, the fourth season of the Book of Mormon videos for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Browns have trained and handled animals for movies, including Return to Lonesome Dove, Far and Away, and most recently, the fourth season of the Book of Mormon videos for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You can safely assume the Browns had a role with the animals seen in the recent Bible and Book of Mormon videos. Ron passed away in 2015 after battling cancer, but his wife and all of the family still come together to help in the productions. Most of the time, they have all the animals they need among their family members. Brandice explained that, sometimes, they get requests for animals they don’t have, like rats. She said she would rather rent and train them for the scenes where they’re needed instead of having a long-term commitment of caring for them. Mike said, “We rely on so many people even outside of our family unit who are really skilled and have different specialties than we do. They also help provide animals for different projects that come up. It’s good to have a network of people who know what they’re doing… You really grow collectively that way.”

His parents worked with some of the well-known trainers back in their time. They passed their knowledge to Mike and his brothers, but they and their families have also learned more as time has gone on. Mike said people are always getting better at training animals using better techniques. You can take a little portion of how another person trains and add it to your program. “The ultimate goal is to have better breeding and better techniques that improve your animals and what you can do with them.”

Brandice explained that planning out when to shoot different scenes is important. Getting an animal, like a dog, to respond aggressively in a scene evokes that emotion in them. It isn’t realistic to shoot a scene like that and then try to shoot a cozy scene with someone petting the dog afterwards on the same day.

She has also noticed a big difference between animals (like dogs) that have more predator-driven instincts versus animals (like horses) that are more fear driven in their behaviors.

Brandice explained sometimes they need a horse to listen to a voice command, but they usually respond more readily from body language. “You have to have a lot of trust in your animal.” She stressed that it takes a lot of time and work to get an animal to do what you want it to do. She said it’s pretty neat to release a horse on the salt flats and send them galloping away at full speed, then have them return when given an audible command.

As time has passed, Mike and each of his siblings and their families have specialized in training different animals. Mike’s wife, Brandice, works primarily with dogs. Their son, Brighton, loves birds of all types, and Wyatt is really good with horses and dogs. Lonnie Brown and his wife, Elizabeth, have branched out into reindeer. They have a reindeer educational program and give tours during the holidays at Rockin Reindeer Ranch in Taylor.

Ryan Brown was instrumental in finishing up the years out at Antelope Island after their father passed away. “All of us are keeping the tradition alive of what we grew up doing,” said Mike.

HUNTER THE ECLECTUS PARROT Brandice is holding Hunter, an eightyear-old Eclectus parrot. The key to him doing well on movie sets is regularly exposing him to loud and stimulating environments. The only time it’s quiet on a movie set is when they’re shooting a scene. Brandice takes him or at least one of her animals to pet friendly stores like Lowes, Home Depot, or Tractor Supply when she needs something there. “The noise and surroundings of the places help them get comfortable with it.” You can see Hunter in a Studio C episode when season 15 airs this coming spring. Brandice and her son, Brighton, were there on the set together.

The scene involves an actor falling into the actress holding Hunter. Through all the chaos, Hunter was calm enough.

Brighton was ready to go catch him in case Hunter tried to get away, but that never happened.

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The Mysteriously Disappearing Cemetery

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY, JENNIFER JONES, AND LYNN ARAVE

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here used to be a farm at Roughly 25 people about 2700 West and 5600 were buried at the South in Roy. It was known Poor Farm Cemetery; as the Poor Farm. The Salt Lake however, now they Herald stated, “The purchase rest in unmarked is intended to furnish a selfsupporting home for unfortunates graves in an unmarked cemetery. who may be thrown upon the public charity.” Many people were buried at what was called the “Poor Farm Cemetery.”

Sometimes, it was called the “Poor House Cemetery.”

If the name doesn’t sound familiar to you, you’re not alone.

It’s a cemetery no longer in existence. According to records, roughly 25 people were buried there; however, now they rest in unmarked graves in an unmarked cemetery.

was lumped together with modern-day Hooper and Syracuse.

There wasn’t even a post office nearby.

People likely died of the illnesses they came with. Yet, there are also reports from that time that show it was the rigorous farm life that killed them. The Ogden Standard Examiner recorded one such death on January 24, 1924. Frederick William Robins was 72 years old and worked on the farm.

He’d had trouble walking all his life. On the afternoon of his final day, he walked into the corral. The superintendent of the farm found Frederick in the manger of the corral. A bull had bunted him there, and he died of his injuries. Fortunately, he had many living brothers and sisters who gave him a proper funeral. He was subsequently buried in Ogden City Cemetery.

Around about the time that Frederick died, the Weber County Infirmary, as it was then known, had just been remodeled.

It would eventually be known as the Weber County Chronic Disease Hospital and, ultimately, the Weber Memorial Hospital.

In 1980, city officials placed a plaque at the site of the Poor Farm Cemetery. It read: “In remembrance of the forgotten 20 to 30 souls buried in and near here 1881-1906. All that are in the graves shall hear his voice. - John 5:28.” However, when you see the marker at the Roy Public Works building, you’re seeing it since it’s been moved from the actual site. The bodies remain in the original site, but the land has been sold off for various uses. Now, the hospital is Heritage Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services.

Photo of the old Roy infirmary (1915) by Cordon Thompson. The 80 acres of land it sat on was sold to Weber County for $300 by Sam Fowler.

First, it was the Weber County Infirmary, but it didn’t officially take on that name until decades later. Built in 1888, it was a place where people could be medically treated, even though they didn’t have the means to pay. There was even a cook on the farm who prepared meals for them. These residents could pay the infirmary back for their treatment and their lodging by working on the farm. There were vegetable gardens, orchards, cows, and chickens there. On June 6, 1911, reporters from the Ogden Evening Standard visited Weber County and the Poor Farm in Roy. Then, they challenged county leaders to eat the same lunch as the farm workers. They reported that the Poor Farm cook was excellent, and no one went hungry.

Many people came alone. As a result, when they passed away, the Infirmary had no next-of-kin to contact. So, they buried them there. Remember, this was a time before Roy even existed. At this time, it was just called the “Sandrige” and

Memorial plaque placed at the site of the Poor Farm Cemetery, now lays just west of the Public Works Building in Roy.

Hey kids! Do you have ancestors buried in Roy? Do you know their stories? Ask your oldest relative to tell you the story of someone buried there and submit it at www.connectionpub.com. We just might feature it in the magazine!

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WELCOME FALL! Halloween Chex Mix

BY MELISSA SPELTS

Recipes

15-oz. bag of Savory Chex Mix snack mix 10.5-oz. bag of Muddy Buddies Chex Mix 8 oz. Reese’s Pieces 20 to 30 Brach’s Autumn Mix candy pumpkins 10 to 15 White Reese’s Miniature Cups with candy eyeballs (ghosts)

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This idea was found on chelseasmessyapron.com. It is a Creepy treat you can make with your little ones this Halloween season.

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Milk Chocolate Reese’s Miniature Cups Oreo’s Chocolate frosting (a.k.a. the glue) Candy eyes Step 1: Take Reese’s Miniature Cups out of packaging except for the cup. This will keep it less messy.

Step 2: Separate the Oreo from the cream and cut down the middle of each cookie for your bat’s wings.

Step 3: Add a dot of frosting on the corner of your bat’s (halved Oreo cookie) wings and press to the middle of the Reese’s Miniature Cup. Make sure to leave room for both wings.

Step 4: Add a dot of frosting to the back of the candy eyes and place in the middle of the Reese’s Cup.

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1 ½ cups granulated sugar 1 15-oz. can solid pack pumpkin 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground cloves Cream Cheese Frosting 1 8-oz. cream cheese, softened ½ cup butter, softened 2 tsp vanilla extract 4 ½ cups confectioner’s sugar In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar, pumpkin, oil, and eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and cloves; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased 15”x10”x1” baking pan.

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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Filling ⅓ cup butter ½ a medium onion chopped ⅓ cup flour

½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 ¾ cup chicken broth ½ cup milk 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken ½ cup of frozen peas ½ cup of diced carrot ½ cup of diced celery Preheat oven to 400 degrees F In a saucepan, cook onions with butter until soft and translucent. Stir in flour, pepper, and veggies. Slowly stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low until thick and carrots are cooked through.

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