Weber County Connection May - June 2022

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A Community Effort to Control Noxious Weeds Springtime in Weber County is one of the most beautiful times of the year as our vegetation and foliage start to come back from dormancy.

With this also comes the sprouting of noxious weeds that can be bothersome to property owners. A noxious weed is a plant designated by law as undesirable and requiring control.

Invasive noxious weeds can, in fact, cause extreme economic losses. Weeds often reduce crop yields, increase soil erosion, damage watersheds, and affect outdoor recreation. The United States exceeds $20 billion annually in losses to weeds with millions of acres said to be invaded or at-risk, including cropland, pastures, wetlands, and residents' yards and gardens.

Weber County has several noxious weeds present in this area, such as Dyer’s woad, purple loosestrife, bermudagrass, puncturevine, knapweeds, and many more.

Weber County has several noxious weeds present in this area, such as Dyer’s woad, purple loosestrife, bermudagrass, puncture vine, knapweeds, and many more. We are taking action for the continued protection of our community farmland, pastures, and personal properties.

A partnership has been developed with Weber County, the conservation district, USU, and local farmers in an effort to help control this issue. We now have the ability to educate people and deal with weeds in a way we haven't had before. We have created a Weedboard website that has multiple resources to assist in this effort. There, you will find education on noxious weeds in our area, how to identify them, the proper way to control each individual species, and how to report them.

Please visit www.WeberWeedBoard.com for more education on noxious weed awareness and how you can help Weber County take action in controlling them.

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Q &A You Asked, We RespondedWeber County Commissioners Q&A

As your commissioners, we are working hard in an evolving economy and changes in our world today. Like many of you, we individually have personal regard and love for Weber County, as it has been the foundation for our families. We want this community to be a place our children want to live, work, and play as well. It is important to us that we listen to our residents and their concerns as Weber County expands to house our families and what that looks like for each of us. We hosted an hour-long Tele Town Hall with over 1,500 residents in attendance.

We received questions from you, and it is our pleasure and duty to respond.

L-R: Weber County Commissioners Gage Froerer, Scott Jenkins and Jim Harvey

Q. What projects are we focusing on with the ARPA grant program?

A. For those who may not know, ARPA stands for American Rescue Plan Act. It is Federal funding that has been passed down to state, county, and local governments across the country. It is dedicated to funding projects to help our current residents, kids, and grandkids in the future living in our community. We have followed the close direction under the ARPA Treasury Act and will prioritize culinary water, wastewater/ sewer, and broadband projects. The awarding of these funds is currently in the process, and we anticipate announcing the awards projects in the coming months.

Q. What is the status of the Masterplan for West Weber?

A. It has been an ongoing project

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for the last five years. We are actively involved in finalizing this community-centered plan right now, while having multiple planning commission meetings as well as public meetings to gather your input. On May 24, we will have a public hearing for unveiling the Master Plan, and we invite you all to attend. Please look for more information about this meeting in the coming months on our social media pages as well as our website.

We anticipate this plan will work to preserve the West Weber quality of life while sustainably managing the inevitable growth coming our way.

Q. What is our next focus in Weber County’s economic development?

A. Our focus remains steadfast to what it’s always been: our local businesses. Two years ago, the CARES Act funding focused on

It is our pleasure to serve you as your Weber County Commissioners, and we look forward to an optimistic year in 2022!

helping the small businesses of our county. We helped over 850 small businesses with an average payout of $15,000. Most cities and counties took that money and put it in their own pockets. We know Weber County depends on our local businesses as the backbone of our economy, and we will continue to focus on this. We are always looking to bring in a variety of new businesses with high-paying jobs.

We especially appreciate the growth in the manufacturing and technical trades.

These are in high demand, and we have multiple schools in the area providing the best-in-class talent.

Q. What steps are you taking to properly manage water?

A. This has been a tricky question since Utah was founded. As your county commissioners, we know there are components to this that are in our control and many which are not.

The county is working to encourage Xeriscape yards, whereas, in the past, there have been greenery requirements.

As far as who controls the water, we have no responsibility there as the county. Water is owned by the state of Utah and managed by the districts that grant rights to the water. All the water

that comes from the Weber River is managed and granted rights by Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. The water from Pineview Dam is owned by Weber Basin and Ogden City. There are multiple other water districts in the area as well, and they have a responsibility to manage that water.

Q. What will be done about the homeless?

A. This is a tough process, and COVID made this hurdle even bigger for us.

Our homeless shelter in Ogden City, the Lantern House, has been open and available to our homeless population.

The Lantern House provides shelter and a professional team who help these folks find resources such as drug abuse treatment, housing, food, and jobs. With housing and rental rates being as high as they are, we have run into issues with transitional housing for these citizens before they get into more permanent situations. We have just received a $1.9 million grant with an additional $1 million from the county for the Weber Housing Authority to create a transitional housing unit. We are optimistic about this and believe it will assist our homeless population.

Q. What actions are you taking to maintain affordable housing for the majority?

A. The answer is not easy, as it is a supply-and-demand issue. Currently, we have very limited supply and huge demand. What we must do to ensure our kids and grandkids have some type of affordable housing in the future is to offer different types of housing or mixed housing such as condos and townhomes in multiple areas. This creates financial possibilities more so than a single-family home purchase. We are optimistic that, with this new General Plan for the western part of the county, we will have some type of agreement with our cities that may be directed toward workforce housing and towards less expensive or mixed-use housing. This would incorporate some type of commercial development, which, in turn, can drive down the cost of that housing for our kids and grandkids.

VISIT THE COUNTY'S WEBSITE www.webercountyutah.gov/County_ Commission/

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Completion of the West Weber Masterplan on the Horizon

BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

The West Weber Master plan is in its final stages of being complete. This detailed plan has been an ongoing project for the last five years. The county commissioners, alongside our instrumental team in the planning division, have been actively involved in finalizing this community-centered plan. On May 24, we will have a public hearing for unveiling the Master Plan, and we invite you all to attend. We anticipate this plan will work

to preserve the West Weber quality of life while sustainably managing the inevitable growth coming our way.

The community character portion of the Master Plan has a very specific vision. It is the vision to which all other goals, objectives, and implementation strategies in the plan are intended to guide. That vision is as follows:

Vision: The community character of the Western Weber Planning Area is defined by the low-density residential

development, undeveloped or underdeveloped lands, relatively rural free-flowing streets, water courses, peace and quiet, and ease and timeliness of access to the jobs and services of adjacent incorporated areas. Low density residential and agricultural uses help define the open nature of the unincorporated areas of Taylor, West Weber, Warren, West Warren, and Reese, while large lot suburban uses help define the nature of the unincorporated area known as Uintah Highlands. While many residents acknowledge that growth is inevitable, there is a clear desire for it to be carefully and deliberately designed in a manner that preserves, complements, and pays tribute to the agrarian roots of the community. To do this, Weber County will promote and encourage the community’s character through public space and street design standards, open space preservation, and a diversity of lot sizes and property uses that provide for the living, working, and playing needs of the growing community.

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Community Character Goals Additionally, this portion of the plan outlines multiple goals, principles, and action items for implementation. The entirety of this section is thorough and extensive. That being said, we want to share a high-level view of goals and objectives we have in the forefront.

1: A goal of Weber County is to foster a future in which the specific characteristics and differences of each small area within the Western Weber Planning Area are supported and maintained as development occurs.

2: A goal of Weber County is to

support and encourage the longevity of agricultural opportunities in the Taylor, West Weber, Warren, and Reese small areas.

3: A goal of Weber County is to

5: Ensure development activities are safe from geologic hazards.

4: A goal of Weber County is to

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reduce the unincorporated area’s contribution to sky-glow and reduce the impact excess and unnecessary lighting has on neighborhoods and community.

preserve the character of current neighborhoods by encouraging new residences to have similar separation distances along street rights-of-way.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING THE ENTIRETY OF THIS PLAN WITH THE RESIDENTS OF WEBER COUNTY IN THE COMING SHORT MONTHS.

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2022

JR. LIVESTOCK PROGRAM FOSTERS A RESPONSIBLE FUTURE GENERATION This beloved Weber County program put together by 4H and FFA gives children the opportunity to hone in on many important skills and responsibilities at an early age.

has proven to be a different year for us all, with different challenges, and our Jr. Livestock preparation has been no exception. With shortages of many goods and resources across the country, purchasing animals to raise for this year’s auction has proven to be a challenge.

Nonetheless, our devoted youth residents are still in positive preparation for this year’s Jr. Livestock event at the County Fair in August.

This beloved Weber County program put together by 4H and FFA gives children the opportunity to hone in on many important skills and responsibilities at an early age. Participants’ ages range everywhere from 3rd-graders to high school seniors. Although the commitment to raise an animal shouldn’t be taken lightly, it is instilling our future generation with tools for success.

This opportunity teaches kids how to raise and sell the animal, routinely care for them, and budget for feed, supplements, and equipment. The kids are required to keep a record of these transactions in their account stored in a portfolio. At the end of the year, each participant turns in the portfolio, showing this record of work in order to receive their check after the sale.

Auction processes in livestock programs vary from county to county.

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In Weber County, they are not provided their own buyers; they must bring their own. This adds more of a challenge to participants, although, in the end, more rewards. As Weber County’s Junior Livestock Program is a terminal program, the auction and sale are paramount to the ongoing success of our youth participants. We encourage support and participation from our residents and offer options to help our youth succeed. Our “Booster” program at every auction will allow donors to give any desired amount to increase the sale of that animal.

The show portion of the event has two classes: Market class and Showmanship class. Market class judges each animal in categories such as its muscle mass, bone structure, stature and movement, and overall market value. The Showmanship class is a test of the participants’ handling and interaction with the animal. Judges will score participants on their records kept in raising the animal, such as exercise program, feed program, testing the kids’ knowledge on their animals, as well as the animal’s display of training.

Please join us this year at our county fair and encourage the youth in our area to continue their hard work and characterbuilding for years to come.

Water Recreation Safety: A Reminder from your Weber County Sheriff's Office

BY WEBER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

2021 was a tragic year for outdoor recreating in the Weber County Area with a record number of drownings at Pineview Reservoir. Eighty percent of all water-related fatalities could have been prevented by wearing a life jacket. Recreating in the hot sun, coupled with cold water, makes swimming more difficult. Life jackets are highly recommended anytime in the water at every age, no matter your swimming level. Here are some things to keep in mind while recreating on the water this spring/summer.

Boats, Paddleboards, and Kayaks: •

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One US Coast Guard-approved life jacket must be on any vessel on the water for every person on the vessel. Children under 12 years of age or younger are required to wear a lifejacket at all times on the boat unless in the enclosed cabin area. Participants engaged in towing activities (waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubes, etc.) and anyone on a personal watercraft must be wearing a lifejacket.

All stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes must have at least one US Coast Guard-approved wearable or inflatable life jacket for each person on board. Those 12 years of age and younger must wear a life jacket at all times while on the water.

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Boat operators must maintain a safe course with a proper lookout when towing a person on water skis, wakeboards, or other devices.

In addition to the operator, an observer, at least eight years old, must be on board to watch and communicate with the skier.

The observer must display an international orange flag, at least 12 inches by 12 inches square, and mounted on a handle, when the person(s) being towed is in the water, preparing to be towed, or finishing a tow. Do not display the flag the entire time someone is towed.

Here are some tips when planning a day of recreating at both Pineview Reservoir and Causey Reservoir: •

Alcohol and open fires are prohibited on all Forest Service beaches, parking lots, and trailheads of Pineview Reservoir.

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Lifejackets are strongly recommended on Pineview Reservoir.

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Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water.

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Life jackets are required and must be worn at all times while in or on the water of Causey Reservoir.

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Alcohol and open fires are prohibited anywhere on Forest Service lands surrounding Causey Reservoir.

Other Safety/Preparedness Equipment:

Don't underestimate the safety a life jacket brings!

HAVE A SAFE SUMMER ON THE WATER!

Boat owners and operators are advised to carry flashlights, first-aid kits, boarding ladders, tool kits, extra line (rope), spare spark plugs, spare bilge plugs, spare propellers, anchors, and approved visual distress signals. Cell phones, GPS units, and marine band radios have proven vital in many rescue situations.

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Weber County Recorder's Office Announces Property Watch

BY WEBER COUNTY RECORDER/SURVEYOR'S OFFICE

Property Watch is a new FREE program for the residents of Weber County.

This program is designed to alert you every time something is recorded against your property. In turn, this will help residents stay notified if they are going through title processes on their own or if someone may be fraudulently recording against their property.

Creating this program all started with people coming to ask if their property was safe from fraud. Some described receiving something in the mail that would help protect their property if they paid a monthly fee. Others described watching a late-night infomercial selling the same protection for a cost.

This brought a lot of phone calls and people coming in worried their lifetime investments could simply be swept away without them knowing unless they paid this monthly fee. It’s at this point that Bahy and Leann from the Weber County Recorder/Surveyor’s Office decided the county should incorporate something that performs the same job as what these other companies were promising but free of charge for our taxpayers.

Salt Lake County had incorporated a

similar program for its residents. Leann and Bahy decided it would be best to get their IT personnel with them on a conference call along with Salt Lake County’s team to get the basics on what worked for them and what to avoid.

Lisa Stringham from their IT department has been very instrumental in getting the monitoring system structured; she was able to get them to a beta platform, where they could then test it on a small data sample.

Weber County employees who resided inside the county were asked to volunteer and sign up their personal properties for a test run. Bahy and Leann wanted the process to be simple for residents.

They started the test and were able to then run the program; they got feedback from those who actually had something recorded against their properties. Everything ran very smoothly from the beginning.

The residents simply added their name, email, and parcel number. In turn, they received information about what was

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being recorded against their property.

There will also be additional information in the email to help explain what the exact document that was recorded may mean. Bahy has added an additional page on their website that will help explain exactly what each document represents.

The Weber County Recorder/Surveyor’s Office hopes all residents take advantage of this free service and encourages the public to reach out with any questions.

Leann Kilts, Recorder/Surveyor and Chief Deputy Bahy Rahimzadegan

COMMUNITY

MAY/JUNE EVENTS

SCHOOL EVENTS

FREMONT HIGH May 2 - 7: Cheer Clinics @ Fremont (Time TBD) May 3: Girls Lacrosse @ Fremont 4:30 p.m.

ASL Honor Society Induction Ceremony @ Fremont 6 p.m.

Jazz Night @ Fremont 7 p.m.

May 3 & 4: Boys Tennis - Region @ Ogden (Time TBD) May 4: Baseball @ Fremont 3:30 p.m.

Athletics Award Assembly @ Fremont 6 p.m.

May 5: Awards Assembly @ Fremont (by invitation) 9 a.m.

Boys Lacrosse @ Fremont 4:30 p.m.

Drill Showcase @ Fremont 6 p.m.

Orchestra Final Concert @ Fremont 6:30 p.m.

May 5 - 7: State Concert Band Fest @ Corner Canyon (Time TBD) May 6: Track - Sentinel Invitational @ Mt Ridge 3 p.m.

Boys Soccer @ Fremont 3:30 p.m.

May 7: State ASL Comp @ Davis (Time TBD) Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards @ Broadway Eccles Theatre 7 p.m.

May 9: Theatre Awards @ Fremont 6 p.m.

May 9 & 10: Girls Golf - State @ Stonebridge (Time TBD) May 10: Baseball @ Fremont 3:30 p.m.

Softball @ Fremont 3:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse @ Fremont 4:30 p.m.

May 11: Baseball @ Fremont 3:30 p.m.

Band Spring Concert @ Fremont 7 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.

May 12-14: Boys Tennis - State @ Liberty Park (Time TBD) State Choir Fest @ Libby Gardner Hall (Time TBD) May 13: Track - Soph. Region @ Farmington 3 p.m.

FHS Dance Recital @ Fremont 6 p.m.

May 13 & 14: Softball - State @ TBD May 17: Scholarship Assembly (Invite Only) @ Fremont 9 a.m.

Spring Choral Concert @ Fremont 7 p.m.

May 18, 20, 25, & 27: Lacrosse - State 1st Round, QuarterFinals, Semifinals, & Finals @ TBD May 19-21: State Track @ BYU (Time TBD) May 19: State Orchestra Fest @ TBD May 21: Senior Cotillion @ Fremont (Time TBD) May 23: Graduation @ Dee Events Center (Fremont @ 9 a.m. & Roy @ 5 p.m.)

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 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 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, & 30: UtahRenFest 990 West 17th St., MarriottSlaterville 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Adults: $12; Youth: $6 Children: FREE)

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.

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May 15: Ogden Bizarre - FREE Marshall White Center 12-5 p.m.

May 21: 2022 Ogden Marathon Downtown Ogden 7 a.m.

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.

June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29: Country Dance Union Station 8:30 p.m. ($5 Admission) June 3: 20th Anniversary Historic 25th Street Car Show 5 - 9 p.m.

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

June 3, 4, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, & 25: Grease The Ziegfeld Theater 7:30 p.m.

June 4: RAMP Day - FREE to the public Ogden’s Dinosaur Park 4 - 8 p.m.

June 4, 11, 18, & 25: Farmer’s Market Historic 25th St., 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 6, 13, 20, & 27: ORI TAHITI North Star - (FREE Tahitian Dance Class) LDS Church Gym 9:30 a.m.

(3345 W. 5200 S. Roy, UT.) More info: Search Facebook - Ori North Star June 10: Summer Jazz Festival Barker Park Amphitheater 7 p.m.

June 10 & 11: Narnia Woodland Park 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.

June 11: Geology Family Day Camp Woodruff Snail Beds - FREE Ogden’s Dinosaur Park 8 a.m.

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Uke Camp - FREE Golden Hours Center 9 a.m.

June 11 & 12: Ogden Arts Festival Union Station 12 p.m. ($5; 18 & under: FREE) June 25: Founder’s Day Parade Pleasant View Dr. 10 a.m.

GOLDEN SPIKE EVENT CENTER

May 1: Baggers Brawl Cornament May 4 & 18: Turn Pro Jackpots May 6-7: Cowboy Mounted Shooting May 6-8: Acorn Antiques & Vintage Show May 10 & 24: UYRA Rodeo May 11 & 25: RMBRA Jackpot May 12 & 28: Catch 4 Cash Team Roping Jackpot May 14 & 15: Utah Gun Collector Show May 14: Hairy Horse Show May 20 - 22: Nationwide Home Expo May 21: May Mania Demolition Derby June 5 & 26: Matched Horse Races

WEBER COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX

June 8 & 22: RMBRA Jackpot June 15 & 29: Turn Pro Jackpots June 18 & 30: Catch 4 Cash Team Roping Jackpot June 18: 801 Tejano Concert Series June 23: Weber County 4H Jr. Livestock Show

June 10, 11, 24, & 25: Summer Skate Party

PARKS & RECREATION

ECCLES CONFERENCE CENTER/PEERY'S EGYPTIAN THEATER

June 3 - 5: Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music Festival Fort Buenaventura June 11: Overland Fort Buenaventura

May 9: Excellence in the Community Free Concert: DeeDee Darby Duffin Quintet May 28: PET Film Series: The Matrix June 15: PET Film Series: Princess Bride June 24: Kids Act Up! presents Aladdin June 25: RAMP Summer Movie

SAVE THE DATE:

Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music Festival to be held the weekend of June 3-5 at Fort Buenaventura.

Add Lava Hot Springs to your Summer Bucket List this year!

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CITY UPDATES

Marriott-Slaterville MAYOR’S MESSAGE

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arriott-Slaterville City is a dynamic community where our local leaders seek to preserve our quality of life. Our government consists of two separate but equal branches.

The executive branch is led by the mayor, and the legislative branch is governed by the city council. The executive branch manages the daily operations of the city, such as municipal services, complaints, roads, parks, planning, and other services. The legislative branch approves ordinances, resolutions, budgets, contracts, appointments, and handles oversight. City elections in Utah are held in odd-numbered years.

This spring, cities all over the state are preparing their budgets for the next fiscal year. This month, the Marriott-Slaterville City Council will present another balanced budget that continues our tradition of no municipal property tax and no debt. Please support our local businesses; this helps sustain our tax base in Weber County.

One of the biggest challenges this year all our communities will face is water shortages caused by the ongoing drought. None of us have lived in such a severe drought as we have experienced the last few years. Our local culinary water district is working hard to secure our culinary water supplies. Water costs are also increasing. Fortunately, our community has worked hard to develop a sustainable pressurized secondary water system that conserves our limited water resources. The following are some possible water restrictions that Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is proposing: • Delayed charging of the secondary irrigation/agricultural system to mid-May

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Delay installation of new landscapes

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One day a week watering of lawns and gardens: 20 minutes pop-up sprays and 40 minutes rotors

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Avoid hosing down sidewalks or driveways

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Early shutoff of secondary irrigation/ agricultural system in mid-September

Please find ways to conserve water resources.

Be aware of specific water restrictions in your area as these will vary in locations and between cities.

"Fortunately, our community has worked The Marriott-Slaterville Garden Market will open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 30 and run through September 24. It is held in the parking lot at the Marriott-Slaterville Municipal Complex located at 1570 West 400 North. If you want to be a vendor, there is no charge; just bring your home-grown garden produce to sell.

The dates of the Marriott-Slaterville Garden Market are: •

July 30

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August 6, 13, 20, 27

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September 3, 10, 17, 24

Also, plan for Marriott-Slaterville City to host its traditional community events, including the Fourth of July at Marriott Park and Trunk-orTreat at Slaterville Park.

-Scott Van Leeuwen, Mayor

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CITY UPDATES

Plain City IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING! Help keep our kids and community safe! Solicitors must have an official badge from Plain City offices to go door-to-door. Delivered packages are an invitation for theft; please remove them from your front porch as soon as possible. Always report any suspicious activity of any kind to the Weber County Sheriff’s Office.

YOUTH COUNCIL The Youth Council is planning some great summer activities! Come join us and get involved! Learn leadership skills, plan events, and serve your community! Call Youth Council Advisor Melissa Miller at 801-814-3238 for more information.

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CITY INFORMATION Office Phone: 801-731-4908 Address: 4160 W. 2200 N. Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to noon City Council Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays 7 p.m.

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West Haven

Kick Off Summer at W E S T H AV E N H E R I TAG E DAY S! The 2022 West Haven Heritage Days kicks off the summer with a bang! Heritage Days is one of the first municipal festivals of the season and sets a high bar for other to follow. This year, the celebration runs from June 22nd to June 25th with the theme of “Back to the 80s!” Many favorite events are back and better than ever with new ones being added to keep things running strong. As always, West Haven is proud to feature one of the last remaining free-to-the-public rodeo events in Utah. The City is proud of its roots and the attendance at the rodeo echoes that sentiment through the community.

Wednesday, June 22nd will start the party with the swim party at the Roy Aquatic Center. While the event is free to residents, tickets are required and has always been a sale out event.

Thursday, June 23rd sees the events start up at the R. Kenneth Baldwin Country Park. The Youth Rodeo starts up at the arena as other events run through the evening. These include the Baby Contest, the Picnic Dinner, and finally the Movie in the Park.

Friday, June 24th features one of the best car shows in northern Utah. 500 cars usually come together bringing enthusiasts from antique autos to the newest and shiniest of decked out cars into the park. The annual “Burn Out” contest and the “Loud and Proud” competition is a thrill to participate in and observe. Food Vendors add to the fun events with great food and merchandise.

families and individuals during the day. 2022 will see the City’s first pickleball tournaments, spikeball tournaments, and Super Saturday activities. The Adult Rodeo kicks in during the afternoon and through the evening. With great bucking stock, twisting bulls, roping and barrel racing at its finest. The concert in the park will see the return of Ryan Shupe & the Rubber Band which was an incredible hit last year. These all lead up to one of the best firework displays in Weber County, choreographed to music and featuring some of the best displays you will see.

Saturday, June 25th starts with a Sunrise Color Run and the Annual Parade. These activities bring the crowds to the Country Park again where a traditional Flapjack Breakfast is served.

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IN or OUT

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BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

People are spending more time than ever in their homes. The emergence and popularity of remote work is keeping some at home for even their working hours. When schools close temporarily, the home becomes the classroom for children. More and more people are opting to order in rather than eat out, turning their own dining rooms into personal restaurants.

That’s why home design is more important than ever: people are greatly influenced by an environment. The colors of the wall can influence moods, furniture can give the appearance of a more spacious room, and lights can bring warmth and welcome. Often, one can’t appreciate good design until they suffer living in badly designed homes. Instead of experiencing the positive influences, they only know the flip side of the coin.

Goodbye white!

Bold colors are in!

DESIGN TREND IN:

k Sculptural architecture, sculptural lighting, sculptural furniture k Shades of brown

k The super minimalistic look: all-white everything, no clutter etc. It has been really popular, but it seems like people are tiering of the allwhite everything.

k Round, curved shapes

k Chef’s kitchens

k Antique and vintage pieces

k Nature-inspired textures, wallpaper, and furniture k Italian plaster

k Dual purpose rooms

k Up-and-coming artwork k Bold colors

k Mixing materials (especially leather) Vintage pieces are being used more.

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k Only natural colors - add some bold colors too k Over lighting

k Weighty frames

k Crowded showers k Open-floor plans

k Non-functional decor k Boxy sofas

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By Karen Wright Living through 2021 has felt like a roller coaster ride. Inflation, rising gas prices, and a pandemic has put the “a” in anxiousness. This has been especially

true for my clients in the real estate world.

Realtor.com recently named the Salt Lake City region as the expected No. 1 housing market in the nation for 2022. They anticipate prices to grow 8.5% and sales to grow 15.2%. This would place Salt Lake City and much of the state ahead of other growing areas.

Unless you are able to move out of state to a market that is less aggressive, buying and selling a home in this market offers its own set of obstacles for Utah residents. The State of State Reports declared, “Utah’s growth is far outpacing the supply.”

What to do if you will be in the market to buy a home in 2022: Be ready when your dream home becomes available. Buyers should already be working with a preferred lender, so they are pre-qualified and ready to move

when the time is right. Many sellers like a personal letter and picture from the buyer. Extra cash needs to be available since homes are going for over asking price. Forgoing a home inspection and appraisal contingencies is becoming more common in the buyer market as well. Talk to your agent on the pros and cons of this approach.

Are you a homeowner who does not want to sell in this market, but you do want to freshen-up your existing home?

Consider color! Accent walls prove to be a hit in 2022 so far. Green and blue tones are the main color trends, with bright pops of colors. Look at your living space and bring those muted natural colors from the outside inside. Some favorites are leafy greens, bark browns, ocean and sky blues, sandy beiges, and soft whites. As a homeowner, it’s important to feel your home is a safe haven. New, fresh paint and simplifying your home is an easy and quick way to step into spring, feeling organized and clutter free.

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MOTORIZATION VS. AUTOMATION: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? We hear the terms motorized and automated, but do we fully understand what the terms mean when it comes to window treatments? Both words are often used interchangeably but have different meanings and apply to different options.

Understanding the differences ensures that you will choose the products and options that fit your needs and expectations.

other Smart Home features, then automated shades are right for you! The Smart Home Collection from Budget Blinds offers many options to integrate and control your window treatments throughout your home.

Motorization simply means that your window treatments operate using a motor. The motor can be batterypowered, rechargeable, or hardwired. A motorized window treatment is operated by using a remote, a wall switch, or a push-button wand. You must initiate the action.

Budget Blinds has been covering windows in Northern Utah since 1994. Our local, family-owned business is part of the nation’s number one window coverings franchise system. Our design consultants and installers are welltrained in motorization and smart home automated operating systems, and can guide you through the selection process. Whether you need one motorized shade or an entire connected smart home, we are here to help.

Automation, on the other hand, also has motors, but they are programmed to automatically function via set commands using a smart hub, which is connected to your home's wi-fi.

The hub allows you to control your shades through an app on your phone, Alexa, or Google Home. They can be programmed to raise and lower according to your security and privacy needs, as well as for light and temperature control.

The choice is yours. If you simply want to be able to raise and lower that large window treatment behind your sofa or a hard-to-reach window with the touch of a button, motorize it, and use the remote or wall switch. On the other hand, if you like technology and already have

No need to stress automation is designed to make your life more convenient and enjoyable!

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FIND YOUR TRUE COLORS Our client's new home is truly a work of art Calming Sophistication defines Evergreen Fog, the 2022 Sherwin Williams Color of the Year. “Evergreen Fog inspires us to begin again and is a great choice for modern interior and exteriors,” said Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin Williams, in a recent Forbes article.

Whether looking at Evergreen Fog by SherwinWilliams, October Mist by Benjamin Moore, Guacamole by Glidden, or Olive Sprig by PPG, they are all a shade of green. A quick google search will tell you that the psychology behind the color green evokes powerful emotions of hopefulness, comfort, forgiveness, tranquility, and growth. The strong connection to these colors could be society’s need for healing and growth, given the worldwide pandemic that made us feel so stagnant.

“We are seeing much more focus on the natural color palettes when it comes to color selections,” says Heather Bremer, owner of HB Design. “Evergreen Fog is a very versatile color for a home’s exterior because is pairs nicely with white and gray or it can go with a cream or brown for a warmer look.” HB Designs is the exclusive designer for Aspire and Ovation Homes in Northern Utah. All clients who build with Aspire or Ovation Homes have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Heather

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to create a personalized design. “We are one of the few remaining builders that give clients the ability to personalize their home without the expense of building a custom home,” states Laurie Myers, the Chief Operations Officer for Ovation Homes. “Working with a designer is very important to our client’s journey as they conceptualize what their new home will be like. Our design team guides them through the color selections to make sure they are building a home that will be personalized for them but still have the market appeal that protects their investment. “ “Veri Peri is the Pantone color for 2022 that is a beautiful shade of Periwinkle,” states Bremer, “but it is also a color that could draw a definite opinion if not used appropriately. I would consider using this color as an accent wall in a kitchen but would probably stay away from using it on an exterior.” Aspire and Ovation Homes encourage their clients to interact online with their plan design software to start personalizing their home before they meet with a community agent. “We like the phrase, Dream, Do, Live, and choosing your plan and colors is the first step.”

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MAKE YOUR LAWN THRIVE! “We have had the greenest and most plush lawn of our entire adult lives the last two years. We tried all the do-it-yourself fertilizer programs and tried to stay on top of the weeds on our own for 20 years. Our yard was nice, it was mostly green, but it wasn’t plush, and the weed battle was non-stop! However, since we have met Zach, Roxanne, and the team at Green Castle, our grass has been awesome and the weed free despite only being able to water a couple of times a week because of the drought. We love our Green Castle Lawn Care.” -loyal Green Castle customer Unlike many of the traditional lawn care programs found today, Green Castle takes an approach more like what many golf courses and sports turf managers follow.

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, two

summer applications, both with summer fertilizer application and broadleaf weed control, followed by the fall/winter treatments that help prepare your lawn for overwintering and the next year. An additional service they provide is pest control, which can protect your lawn against grub damage and protect your homes from pesky, bothersome insects such as spiders and ants.

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.

This locally-owned business has been in business for 20 years and has the expertise to get a lawn green and healthy. They know the right formulas for your area and how to make your lawn thrive!

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SAVE WATER AND HAVE A GREEN LAWN With the likelihood of another hot dry summer with the drought continuing, you may be wondering how you can decrease your water consumption this year. The staff at True Value in Plain City are experts at sprinklers and yard care and they have some tips on how to decrease your water output.

Sprinklers can be one of our largest water usages at a home. Let’s say you have a simple yard set up that has six sprinkler zones, two spray zones, and four rotary zones, with a one-inch point of connection from secondary water at 60 pounds per square inch (psi), which is a fairly common size yard. This system will push 18 gallons per minute.

If you water three times per week and have 15-18 minutes per spray head zone and 36 minutes per rotary head zone, you would use 3240 gallons per cycle and 9720 gallons per week. Yes, you read that right. Nearly 10,000 gallons! To give you an idea, you would need to shower for 65 hours to use 10,000 gallons of water. That is a lot of water.

Here are some things you can do to save water. Take out the grass on your parking strip. This can save 1000 gallons per week. Also changing over your flower/ garden zones to a drip system saves 90% of the water usage and is much healthier than a spray system plus you won't have spray shooting up on your house.

Another great trick is to have two start times for each zone. Because of the high clay content in our soil, much of the water drains off the soil instead of soaking in. By having two start times for each zone the soil will more efficiently soak in the water.

So if your start time is 5 a.m. and for simplicity, each zone runs for 20 minutes, you will be better off running each zone for 10 minutes and then just running them twice, one at 5 a.m. and the other at 7 a.m. You will find you need less water when you do it this way.

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Kentucky Bluegrass or a variety that includes bluegrass is most common for yards. This grass can go dormant when the temperatures get too high. It doesn’t matter how much water you put on dormant grass, it won’t turn green. It is a good idea to check your soil moisture by taking out a plug of grass or getting a hydrometer in to see if the soil is still wet the evening prior to watering. Your brown grass could just be dormant, or you might have lawn pests to be treated. Check with your Plain City True Value for more help and tips.

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WEBER COUNTIES OWN HIDDEN DOOR COMPANY Jeremy Barker founder of Murphy Door was a former firefighter for Roy City Fire Department and is currently a Weber Fire District Paramedic/Firefighter. Jeremy tried starting several different companies before the fire dept and one was a shed company that ultimately went bankrupt and had Jeremy living out of his car for a year. That experience did not deter him from starting Murphy Door.

Alongside Curtis Leishman a former Riverdale City Firefighter, Greg Parrish (Unified Fire) and former Roy City Fire fighter, and Brandon Woods from Ogden City Fire, Jeremy started their company in December 2012. At first, it was just a hinge and hardware system that allowed customers to build their own door, and mount it with their system. However, as time went on, the trio found that their potential customers weren’t so interested in building such an intricate door, so they started building the specialty doors with the help of a local cabinet company.

They were truly on the cutting edge of this innovation. There were no other products like it at the time. So much so that even today the idea of a “hidden door solution” is referred to in the industry as a “Murphy door.” Their brand and product have intertwined into one. Besides their brand recognition, their product has won many awards from many associations, including the National Association of Homebuilders.

Most recently, it was named "The Best Indoor Product of 2022" at the International Builders show in Orlando.

“The International Builders Show was like the opening of an Apple Store,” Jeremy remembers as he described the lines that formed around their booth. It was the awards that their company won at trade shows like this that got their product the recognition it needed to start selling on Home Depot’s website in 2014. Its trajectory all began at their first trade show where they brought a single door for display.

This Murphy door has been featured in just about every home improvement show on television. Whether it’s a home or treehouse or even film set, their door can always save space while still providing storage. Murphy doors have been featured on a number of Disney projects as well.

There are even two Murphy doors in the U.S. Capitol.

Their work culture has earned Murphy Door the title of Forbes top 200 small business employers at number 168.

They’ve also earned awards for being the fastest growing company, and they’re growing still. Murphy Door is still hiring today and offering full packages, including even tuition reimbursement for those pursuing education.

If you’re still not convinced, take a look at a Murphy door in person. They won’t be leaving from their space at 2380 South and 1900 West anytime soon.

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We don’t even question it. We get oil changes for our vehicles. Without clean oil, things get messed up in an engine. Asphalt shingles are similar. They are a petroleum based product that are designed to protect your home, over time the natural oils evaporate and dry out making shingles less flexible, becoming brittle and loosing their top protective granule coating. The asphalt also becomes less sticky which means they don’t hold together as well and the water proofing can become compromised. Eventually you will have to replace them, but Roof Maxx® can get you extra time and save you money!

We call Roof Maxx® the oil change for shingles.

Roof Maxx® is a soy methyl ester compound that is an all-natural bio oil made from soy bean oil. When sprayed on asphalt shingles, it absorbs into the shingle and replenishes the oils that have dried out over time. This rejuvenates the shingles and makes them perform like new again, in fact studies show that older shingles perform at 75%-80% of a new shingle after a Roof Maxx treatment.

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Because roofmaxx is 75%-80% cheaper than a new roof, it will save you money. Plus Roof Maxx® comes with a 5 year warranty and is transferable to new owners if you sell your house. This keeps thousands of pounds of roof waste out of the landfill all while saving you money. With the increase in construction material costs, now is the perfect time to focus on maintaining your roof instead of replacing it.

Roof Maxx of Ogden is your local dealership.

If your roof is 7 years old or older, you may qualify for Roof Maxx® treatment. We offer a free assessment and inspection. We also offer a roof tune up which includes reinserting backed out nails, tarring or siliconing gaps and potential leak spots and replacing pipe vent weather collars. We can even complete small repairs like replacing shingles that have torn off. Our goal is to help your roof last as long as possible, saving you money.

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Elm Tree House Turned Museum BY: JERRY HANCOCK AND JENNY GOLDSBERRY

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round 1850, this whole valley was filled with Native Americans, mainly from three different tribes.

Every time Ogden expanded east or west or south, early settlers built forts. At one point, there were upwards of 20 forts.

There were still a few native stragglers where the house is, west of Ogden. At some point, the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young, felt they were docile and indeed not hostile, so he chose 11 families to move west of Ogden, to what was called west of the Weber River.

Archibald McFarlen was one of those families. He had previously been living further south with his wife Isabella and their two kids. For several years, they lived in covered wagons and dugouts in the ground just south of the house that he would eventually build.

In 1867, they started building the house, but before they were done, President Young called Archibald to a mission in England. Somehow, the two kids and wife took care of the 15 acres. In the meantime, they moved back into the dugout.

When Archibald came back, there were two miracles. First, he fell in love with England’s Victorian architecture and

Today, the Victorian ginberbread house designed by Archibald McFarlen stands as a lovely museum located on the original property at 4100 W. 400 S., where it was built. designed his home into a Victorian gingerbread house. It made the home out of place, but it was a reminder of Archibald’s success in converting people to the church while in England. He was so influential that three families followed him back to West Weber. They even still have descendants here in West Weber. The next miracle was the little six-inch sapling he brought back on the boat. Archibald planted it here next to the house, and it’s still alive and beautiful over 160 years later.

After that first house was finished, Archibald took on two more wives and built them their own separate houses, per Isabella’s request. As a result of the three marriages, he had 20 children. As Jerry, the current homeowner, sifted through Archibald’s diaries, it seemed that Archibald spent most of his time in the first house. The home’s interior has been remodeled and updated: the original design, porch, gingerbread remains, untouched and unrestored, have been repainted.

Boyd Hancock stands in front of the house with his parents and siblings.

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The house stayed in the McFarlen family. His married children stayed

here after he died. Jerry’s grandpa and grandma, David Wheatley Hancock and Amanda Melvina Bitton, bought the home in 1913, where Jerry’s father, Boyd Hancock, was born. The house passed through Boyd’s hands before Jerry purchased it in 1972.

Today, it’s a live-in museum. Four and a half years ago, Jerry got into a serious car accident. He knew the rich history of the home, and, while recovering from his injuries, worried about how its legacy would go on. He committed to return home and label all the artifacts he’d hung onto over the years. Today, it fills 10 rooms and is open to the public for tours. There’s a functioning outhouse from the 1930s, the original Sacrament utensils from the first West Weber Ward, a 100-year-old doctor’s buggy, and so much more. He even preserved his grandparent’s 100-year-old chicken coop, using it as storage for more artifacts. As historic buildings were demolished in the area, Jerry would run in and save historic items from inside.

Now, they’re all preserved in his home.

Currently, Jerry has the home-turnedmuseum in a trust to protect it for at least 200 years. In the meantime, he hopes to see many more visitors at 4100 West and 400 South.

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OsteoStrong

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

The Ultimate Biohack

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OsteoStrong® is a biohack that helps you strengthen the foundation of your body – the skeletal system. Just show up as you are, and we’ll handle the rest.

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?

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.

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

leave you sore–triggers the brain to make bones stronger. In total, it only takes 20 minutes!

“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!”

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.

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.

This month, you can expect to celebrate this bone treatment by coming in for a free session. Mention this ad and receive a free month of red light PEMF and Compression therapy!

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All Out Western Wear

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

For over 15 years, All Out Western has been selling western wear and is constantly adding new items. They have the right western clothing and accessories for you.

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Perfect for work, dressing up, or just having fun!

This season, “dopamine dressing” is on trend and in style. Now more than ever, people are dressing in a way that makes them happy, thus, producing dopamine, the “happy hormone.” After 16 years in the business, Becky Hougaard is not only familiar with dopamine dressing but has seen it with her own eyes after pleasing client after client.

Becky started in wholesale western wear. Now that she’s in retail as well, her relationship with other wholesalers helps her provide a wide range of clothing and accessories. She carries sizes from XS to 3X. When a customer enters her booth at a rodeo, barrel race, expo, horse sale, or even the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering or another

show or festival, Becky is there to make sure they find something they love that is also a good fit. Her own mother was a manager of a clothing store, and she sparked Becky’s love for fashion. She’s always been the type of person to compliment strangers’ outfits on the street and ask them where they bought something. Now, she’s helping her clients craft their own outfits that also spark awe and inspiration.

“There’s nothing more fun than providing outfits and seeing the [clients] the next day wearing them,” Becky says. “It’s fun making people happy and helping them feel good in what they’re wearing.” As a result, there are many returning customers to All Out Western Clothing.

There are times when customers have something very specific in mind. When someone wants a crossover of western clothing, Roy Rogers inspired outfits, multiples, and formal evening wear, Becky has it. There have even been occasions where Becky has matched classic silk scarves for groomsmen that matched the bridesmaids’ dresses. Becky even tracked down a scarf she saw on an episode of Yellowstone,

a period Western drama.

We can’t all be expected to stay on trend, but Becky has taken it upon herself to read fashion magazines, attend markets, and keep up with mainstream trends.

Recently, she ordered many trending leather jackets and even wrote an article about them. The next month, the very same style jacket was on the cover of Cowboys & Indians magazine.

All Out Western Wear is a local business that is paying it forward to the community. Becky regularly donates to the Miss Rodeo Utah program, 4H, and high school rodeo programs.

This is her passion, and she loves nothing more than helping others find theirs.

If you can’t catch Becky at her booth, set up by her own children, there’s no need to fear. All Out Western wear has an online shop at www.alloutwestern.com.

It’s also on Instagram under @alloutwestern and Facebook under the same name. Even when you buy online, you’ll still get the same great customer service from Becky.

“Buying from me is risk-free,” Becky says.

“I’ll take back whatever doesn’t work or find something to replace it.”

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A Poem called Rodeo

BY THATCH ELMER

From miles you hear the echo, from hoof beats on the ground, an eruption from chute gate is a great familiar sound Everytown west of everywhere, and a couple further south, knows the same old hymn of legacy coming from the announcers mouth There’s silence for a moment when the latch cracks on the gate, and a hungry girl in stephenville depends on daddy’s fate You’ve grown to know the characters that have changed the sport at best, they’ve put small towns on the atlas changed the way we won the west Donny gay and Bobby Steiner, freckles brown all paved the way, so sage and josh and jb can all ride bulls today Alexander, Lyle Sanky and Lewis Feild all made the style, That makes Tilden hooper look in control on the ride that is so wild Tie down roping has the fastest hands, Roy cooper is the proof, because joe beaver might have built the house, but fred Whitfield raised the roof Speed and rich changed roping then and there when they set the record straight, but clay and jade turned tables when they broke the time 3.8 Sherry cervi owned the barrels on in her time she wasn’t beat . But records couldn’t hold haily. Sisters light upon her feet Casy tibbs and, hawk and billy, showed em how to ride one down, but the game was changed forever when the Wright boys came to town The last sport left for cowboys, the last of a dying breed. The migrants say those words to us and take our land in greed But there’s hope left for the rancher, the men and women of the west, because there’s little kids who grow and dream of being best So if you’ll listen you’ll hear a echo. And hoofbeats on the ground, where horn and hoof touch heart and mind. Because the rodeos come to town

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DIY Garden Chandelier Who says your garden can't have a little style?

BY RACHEL BITTON

I tend to refer to my garden as my pretty princess garden. That

amazing husband of mine built redwood garden boxes surrounded by gravel and a huge hog panel trellis; the garden has a chicken tunnel on two sides to help keep the bugs away. Unfortunately, my garden tends to mostly be pretty and doesn’t produce as much as I’d like.

I’m still learning the careful balance of plants, correct soil mixture for boxes, and watering. Whoops! Thankfully, my mom’s garden overproduces and makes up for my lack of green thumb, roaming chickens (one laid eggs in the tomatoes last year), and the dang wild birds.

My garden is close to our barn area and right next to the chicken coop. I love the garden close to the chicken coop because it’s easy to throw spoiled veggies to the chickens. The only downside is the birds that frequent the barn and scrounge chicken food also like to eat the plants in the garden. I researched bird deterrents and then had an idea! A solar chandelier

I enjoy the soft glow of the solar lights that turn on one by one as the sun sets.

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with hanging sparkly crystals to deter the birds.

fe r a l I scoured local classifieds FARMHOUSE for a cheap chandelier. I found one for $5, cut all the electrical guts out of it, then spray-painted it black. I had an old, somewhat ugly antique light with big crystals on it, so I took the crystals for this project. We used electrical jack chain since its heavier to hang the crystals from. One-dollar solar lights from Walmart glued into the old sockets completed the look.

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DOIN' IT RIGHT Outstanding Local Kids

BY KRIS BLANKMAN

Oakley Marriott

Oakley and her family Photo by Jace Marriott

Oakley Marriott is a spunky, confident 17-year-old junior at Fremont High School. She resides in West Warren, Utah, with her family and her 4H/FFA projects.

This talented and accomplished young lady has two projects again this year. One is her steer, “Squirt,” and the other is her goat. As if having two livestock projects does not keep her busy enough, she also serves as the Vice President of the Fremont FFA and is a Utah State 4H Ambassador. Oakley loves associating with other like-minded students, interacting, and building new friendships. She related that 4H, where she is a member of the “Hold Your Horses” club, and FFA have taught her leadership skills

with her blue ribbon goat.

James Bee James Bee is a 16-year-old West Haven resident and a sophomore at Fremont High School. James is a member of the “Wild Things” 4H Club and a member of the Fremont FFA. He currently has three livestock projects. James spends a couple of hours every day with his steer, “Casino,” his heifer “Penelope,” and his goat. Not only is this mature and likeable young man busy getting his show animals in top shape, but he also serves as a Weber County Livestock Ambassador and is the treasurer for the Fremont High School FFA. He says that his favorite things about 4H and FFA are all the various parts of the agriculture industry that you can learn about and getting to meet new people.

This outgoing, positive young man believes that, if you stick with it and never give up, everything will work itself out. James also enjoys shooting, archery, and playing card games; his favorite subject in school is science…all science! One of his biggest accomplishments was winning Grand Champion Senior Showman at the Weber County Fair in 2021 with his steer. Although he enjoys all the animals, he says that steers are probably his favorite.

He told me that his heroes are his parents and that he appreciates their help and support and how they are patient and can keep situations calm. James plans to stay in the agricultural field after high school.

One of his life goals is to be happy in whatever he decides to do.

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and the importance of a strong work ethic. She has also learned the value of agriculture and feels that belonging matters. One of Oakley’s biggest achievements is winning Grand Champion Goat Showman in 2019 at the Weber County Fair. She is a member of the Fremont High School Track and Cross Country Team, where she enjoys competing, and she likes to hunt and hike. She is an outstanding voice of optimism for the agricultural industry and plans to go to Utah State University to pursue a degree in plant and soil science. After college, Oakley plans to have her own family and raise her children to love and understand the importance of agriculture.

The future of agriculture is in good hands with wonderful young representatives like Oakley Marriott.

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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,

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

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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 46

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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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