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Be a Good Neighbor: know your neighbors With summer upon us, it is a good reminder that Roy City is not immune from “crimes of opportunity.” Criminals often choose victims who offer high reward with little risk and effort. Don’t be a target by leaving your valuables in a vehicle, secured or not. Keep your house doors, windows, and garage entrances locked. Neighborhoods that have a strong sense of community have a significant impact in preventing burglaries and other crimes. Get to know your neighbors and consider starting or joining a neighborhood watch program. If you see something, say something. On Aug 16th, the Roy City Council will hold a Truth-In-Taxation meeting to consider a property tax increase. As always, public involvement is welcome and encouraged on these types of important discussions. Consider joining us! If you can’t, consider sending the council an email at council@royutah.org.
Today, American flags fly over our nation...There is no better symbol of who we are and what we stand for! As a nation, we have opportunities to improve, but we must continue to stand as a beacon of hope and freedom.
In the first week of August, we will conclude the Roy Days festivities with a parade. Without exception, you find the symbol of our democracy, an American Flag, somewhere in that procession. Reflect for a moment on the real significance of our flag. It represents the freedom, nobility, and the true meaning of being an American. It tells the history of America. It has been with us through the rough times, tough times, war times, but also in times of our greatest enjoyments and achievements. Today, American flags fly over our nation, our businesses, our schools, our homes, and still stands on the surface of the moon. Our flag has landed on Mars, and, yes, you will find one on Voyager 1, 14 billion miles from earth on the other side of our solar system. There is no better symbol of who we are and what we stand for! As a nation, we have opportunities to improve, but we must continue to stand as a beacon of hope and freedom. I ask that each of us not forget the great sacrifices that the men and women of today’s armed services make to defend our way of life. We live in a free nation today because of them. Be safe and keep your children safe, particularly during the Roy Days events. Robert Dandoy Roy City Mayor
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CONTENTS 5 CITY NEWS 10 COMMUNITY
Calendar of Events Roys Above and Beyond
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Weber County Heritage Foundation Bringing the Past to the Present
RECIPES August Recipes from Across the Fence
Ann Park Sales & Operation Manager Kendal Rae Jensen Sales/Writer
“Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson”
Ryan Spelts Publisher
“These is my Words - The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine by Nancy E. Turner”
Diane Liberator Sales ON OUR COVER 18 Reading that Resonates 14 Weber County Heritage Foundation 24 Photo Contest Winners 28 August Recipes from across the Fence
Connect with us on Social Media! @royconnection @royconnectionutah
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“The Enchanted Life by Sharon Blackie”
Cindy Jones Writer
Roy City Updates Key Community Contacts Mayor Robert Dandoy: 801-774-1028 rdandoy@royutah.org
Council Members: council@royutah.org Ann Jackson: ajackson@royutah.org Diane Wilson: dwilson@royutah.org Joe Paul: jpaul@royutah.org Randy Scadden: randy.scadden@royutah.org Sophie Paul: sophie.paul@royutah.org
Roy Offices & Utilities: 801-774-1000
Police: Emergency - 911
utilityrequests@royutah.org
Non-Emergency Dispatch - 801-395-8221 Records: 801-774-1046 pdrecords@royutah.org
Fire: 801-774-1080 fire@royutah.org Community Development: 801-774-1040 ced@royutah.org Justice Court: 801-774-1051 courts@royutah.org Parks & Rec: 801-774-1048 parksandrec@royutah.org Roy Complex: 801-774-1050
Roy City Municipal Building Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday | 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Summer hours continue to be in effect until Friday, August 19 for the utility and finance departments, community development, administration, and police records.
Exciting Things to Share! Roy Days celebration is almost here. We hope you enjoy the week of events; there is something for everyone. Visit www.roydays.info for more information. The Youth Council is currently taking applications for the fall. This is a great way for students to get involved. Please contact Sophie Paul at 801-725-0552 for more information. • Our Complex Fundraiser is happening now! Please donate what you can. • The Flip Your Strip rebate is currently available for Roy Residents. Review all requirements before removing your strip. Flipping your strip is a great way to save water! www.slowtheflow.org • Remember to shop local or online! Spending your hard-earned dollars locally helps our community! • Roy Community Farmers Market is scheduled for Wednesdays, August 3 – October 19, 5 - 8 p.m. at 4059 S. 1900 W. • Roy Recreation has a lot of great organized activities available: flag football, volleyball, and girls basketball. Please visit www.royrecreation.com for more information. • The final summer “Concerts in the Park” will be at the Southwest Library amphitheater on September 9th. Bring your chairs or blankets to sit on the grass and enjoy the Riverdale Band performance. • School is starting soon. Please watch for school crossing zones. Stay safe and enjoy the last few weeks of summer fun! Sophie Paul
Roy City Council
City Council Meetings
City Council and Planning Commission meetings are held at the Roy Municipal Building. The public is invited to attend. City Council: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
You may also visit our Facebook & Instagram for city updates.
Planning Commission: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
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WEST NILE VIRUS The mosquito species that carries and transmits West Nile Virus could be growing in your own yard. Mosquitoes need water to breed and can lay eggs in even the smallest amount of standing water. To do your part in keeping your family, neighbors, and yourself safe, inspect your yard often and drain water sources. Watch out for birdbaths, rain gutters, downspouts, plant saucers, tree holes, stumps, open trash or recycling bins, kiddie pools, pet dishes, horse troughs, old tires or buckets, leaky hoses, puddles, sand pails and other toys, neglected pools, and any other trouble spots which may contain standing water. Mosquitoes can grow from an egg to an adult in just a few days, so check these spots weekly. Please be sure to contact the Weber Mosquito Abatement District to stock your ornamental pond with mosquito fish, to anonymously report sources of standing water throughout the neighborhood, or when experiencing mosquito problems around your home. The Weber Mosquito Abatement District can be reached at 801-392-1630.
ROY CITY UTILITIES UPDATE As of July 1, 2022: Roy City has implemented the following rate increases that have been brought on by the service providers. The increases are for water, garbage/recycling, and Central Weber Sewer (mostly customers east of 1900 W.). These increases will be reflected on the August bill. WATER BASE FEES Old Rate New Rate Monthly Base Water Fee $ 13.38 $ 15.38 WATER USAGE First 9,000 gallons (per 1,000) Next 6,000 gallons (per 1,000) Next 5,000 gallons (per 1,000) All gallons over 20,000 (per 1,000)
$ 0.88 $ 1.58 $ 1.81 $ 2.08
$ 0.90 $ 1.62 $ 1.87 $ 2.16
GARBAGE FEES Garbage Collection and Disposal (in recycle) Garbage Collection and Disposal (out recycle) Extra Garbage Can (six month minimum)
$ 12.04 $ 13.29 $ 7.77
$ 13.36 $ 14.75 $ 8.62
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$ 6.50 $ 6.36
$ 7.21 $ 7.05
CENTRAL WEBER SEWER FEE $ 31.57
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HELP PREVENT STORMWATER POLLUTION!!
Roy City is now a part of the Flip your Strip program through Weber Basin Water Conservancy District . You must follow all steps to apply Per Weber Basin Water, this includes your application, pre-conversion site visit, attending a park strip class, completing the conversion, submitting your completion photos, and requesting your post-conversion site visit.
Storm Drains Lead to Our Waterways!
Boys & Girls Club Remodeled Celebrate with Ribbon Cutting BY SOPHIE PAUL On June 30th of this year, James Ebert, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis, was in Roy for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the revamped teen center. Dan Walker of RC Willey and Kirk Nigro of Rocky Mountain Power were also there.
For program details & requirements, contact Weber Basin Water:
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The Boys and Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis sites serve local youth through programming, academic enrichment, and school engagement. Thank you, RC Willey, for donating furniture and more to the new teen center!
The Roy Hope Center has been a staple of the Boys and Girls Clubs experience in Weber County for years and will continue to serve over 100 youth daily. The ribbon cutting ceremony, held in part by the OgdenWeber Chamber of Commerce Spikers, is a reminder of the positive impact the clubs have on local youth. The President and CEO of the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce was able to attend the event. “This is, in my opinion, what community is about,” Chuck Leonhardt said. “Those that are here experience fun.” According to its website, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis serve over 400 youth in Weber County on its mission to “enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.” August 2022 | royconnection.com 7
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SHOP ROY–Buy Local BY ROY BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD
Looking to grab a quick bite to eat or sit down and enjoy a nice meal with family, friends, you are never more than a few minutes away from excellent dining.
Places to Eat in Roy
ABC Mandarin: 5260 S 1900 W Arby's: 5424 S 1900 W & 4180 Midland Dr Arctic Circle: 3552 W 5600 S A&W: 5445 S 1900 W Bean-A-Colada: 2039 W 4000 S (in library) Beez Cafe: 5410 S 1900 W Big Scoops Creamery: 3588 W 5600 S St, Unit A Burger Bar: 5291 S 1900 W Burger King: 5390 S 1900 W & 3490 W 4800 S Burrito Grande: 5511 S 3500 W City Buffet: 5673 S 1900 W Del Taco: 4436 S 1900 W Dominos Pizza: 5619 S 3500 W Fiiz Drinks: 4860 S 1900 W Greek Olive: 5451 S 1900 W, Unit 1 Heat Pho: 5651 S 1900 W (in Ocean Mart) KFC: 5445 S 1900 W Korean Bowl: 5651 S 1900 W (in Ocean Mart) Little Caesars Pizza: 4862 S 1900 W Lolo Hawaiian BBQ: 1952 W 5600 S Lucky China: 5429 S 1900 W Mama's Kitchen: 5651 S 1900 W (in Ocean Mart) Marco's Pizza: 5585 S 3500 W, Unit A Maverik: 2815 W 4000 S & 3495 W 5600 S McDonalds: 4070 Midland Dr. & 5413 S 1900 W Papa John's Pizza: 3404 W 4800 S Papa Murphy's Pizza: 5697 S 1900 W Pizza Hut: 4795 S 1900 W Rainbow Saloon: 6045 S 1900 W Rancheritos: 5650 S 1900 W Rice King Express: 3408 W 4800 S Royal Dragon: 5647 S 3500 W Scooter's Coffee: 1871 W 5300 S SesanTea: 5651 S 1900 W (in Ocean Mart) So Delicious Japanese Wasabi: 1780 W 5600 S Sparetime Bowling: 5160 S 1900 W Starbucks: 3956 Midland Dr Subway: 3410 W 4800 S & 5600 S 3518 W Taco Bell: 5641 S 1900 W Thai Khao Kaeng Express & Pizzeria: 5357 S 1900 W The Spanglish: 5517 S 1900 W Twisted Sugar: 3519 W 5600 S Van Loi: 5451 S 1900 W, Unit 4 Vintage Grind: 5605 S 1900 W Warrens: 5523 S 3500 W Wendy's: 1923 W 5600 S
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Our Roy Communities that Care Coalition is always working to learn more about how to support our youth and the CTC vision of preventing underage drinking, vaping, and other substance misuse. This past June, coalition member, Jordan Schmidt, had the opportunity to learn more about prevention work through networking, policy training, and the Strategic Prevention Framework at the annual Utah Coalition Summit hosted in Bryce Canyon. Jordan enjoyed the great company and beautiful historical trails. When asked, “What is something you learned and will take back to share with your coalition that will help support prevention efforts in Roy?” Schmidt answered by saying the following: “My biggest take away from attending the summit was learning about all the incredible resources that are available to help our community address the issues facing our youth. We hope to be able to bring back some new ideas to engage our youth and make a positive impact within our community.” Our coalition is growing, and we are excited to have the support of our community. If you or anyone you know are interested in getting involved in the Roy Communities That Care Coalition, please reach out to coordinator Shardae Jones at 801-648-0115. She can also be reached via email at sjones@owcap.org. For more information about the Roy Communities that Care Coalition, please visit our Facebook page RoyUtahCTC
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Want to become a crossing guard for Roy City? “Once you are doing exercise regularly, the hardest thing is to stop it.” –Erin Gray
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AUGUST EVENTS School Events All Elementary, Jr. High, and High Schools Aug 23: First Day of School/Early Out Sept 5: Labor Day - No School
Roy Aquatic Center Aug 6 & 10: Summer Swim Nights 2022 Exclusively for Riverdale residents to swim for FREE (please show I.D. at the gate) 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Aug 1: First Day of Football Aug 4 - 6: Roy Days Aug 10: Flag Football Draft Aug 20: First Tackle Football Games
Roy Complex Aug 20 - Sept 5: The Complex will be Closed for Maintenance.
Aug 24: Garr Ashby 11:30 a.m. Ongoing Activities (Mon. - Fri.) Lunch is Served 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday Oil Painting 9 a.m. Zumba | Coffee w/ 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 w/ Friends 10 a.m. Pinochle 12:30 p.m. Wednesday Ceramics 8:30 a.m. Thursday Oil Painting | Floor Yoga 8:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic 8:30 a.m. Chair Yoga | Crochet Class 9:00 a.m. Tea Time w/ Friends 10:30 a.m. Cards 12 p.m. Friday Arthritis Excercise 10 a.m. Coffee w/ Friends 10 a.m.
Senior Center Activities & Entertainment Aug 3 & 17: BINGO! 12:45 p.m. Aug 9: Paint w/ Trish Class 11 a.m. Aug 10: Robin Arnold 11:30 a.m. Aug 18: Second Generation Come Out & Dance! 11:30 a.m. Foot Clinic 12 p.m.
We had a great time on our recent trip to Wendover. Please continue to check at the front desk and our board for new activities!
Weber County Library Events Weber County Southwest Branch • 2039 W. 4000 S., Roy, UT • 801-337-2670
Fun Things To Do Aug 1, 8, 15, & 22: ORI TAHITI North Star - (FREE Tahitian Dance Class) LDS Church 9:30 a.m. (3345 W. 5200 S. Roy) More info: Search Facebook Groups - Ori North Star Aug 5: First Friday Art Stroll 25th Street 6 - 9 p.m. FREE Friday Film Series: Sing 2 Layton Ed Kenley Amphitheater 7 p.m. Aug 6: FREE Utah Youth Rodeo Association Weber County Fairgrounds - Outdoor Stadium 5 p.m. Aug 6, 13, 20, & 27: Farmer’s Market Historic 25th Street 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Aug 10: Rodeo Weber County Fairgrounds 7 p.m. FREE Back to School Clothing Swap The Local Artisan Collective 5 p.m. Aug 10 - 13: Weber County Fair Weber County Fairgrounds 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Aug 13: FREE Community Night Raptors Game Lindquist Field 6 p.m. Aug 19: FREE Friday Film Series: Where the Wild Things Are Layton Ed Kenley Amphitheater 7 p.m. Aug 24: Cruise Night - FREE Classic Car Show The Burger Stop 6 p.m. Aug 25: FREE Back to Home School Art Night The Local Artisan Collective 5 p.m.
Ocean of Possibilities
Summer Reading Program: Summer Reading Program continues until August 20th. Check our website for details about all our Summer Reading programs at weberpl.lib.ut.us
Aug 1 - 6: Art Show
Aug 17: Rocket Science 11:30 a.m.
Aug 25: The Write Club 7 p.m.
**Teens and Adults - keep on reading and turning your trackers in for prizes!
Aug 18: Teen Scene: Under the Sea Jeopardy 6 p.m.
For a complete listing of all activites, please visit weberpl.lib.ut.us
Aug 6: Teen Scene: Dungeons & Dragons 3 p.m. (Call to Register)
Summer Reading Program continues until August 20!
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All Events at Roy West Park
Aug 1: Splash Bash Aquatic Center 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Aug 4: Salmon Bake Emma Russell Park 4:30 - 7 p.m. Movie in the Park Emma Russell Park 9pm Aug 5: Vendor Booths Roy West Park 5 - 8pm Aug 6: 5K & Pancake Breakfast Hope Center 5051 S 1900 6:30 a.m. Roy Days Parade 1900 W. 5150 S. to 4200 S., 9am
Vendor Booths 11 a.m. - Fireworks Car Show 10 a.m. 3v3 Basketball Tournament 12 p.m. Fun Zone 11 a.m. - Fireworks BMX Demo/Comp. 12 p.m. Concerts in the Park 11 a.m. - Fireworks Fireworks 10 p.m.
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Weber County Heritage Foundation Bringing the Past to the Present BY CINDY A. JONES
100,000 views and can be viewed on the Weber County Heritage Foundation’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. In 2020, the group realized a longtime goal of providing historic house signs to any homeowner who owns a home or property built prior to 1948. The signs contain information about the original or most influential tenants in the properties’ pasts and can be purchased through the Weber Re-dedication of the restored Doughboy statue located in the Ogden Cemetary.
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eber County holds a bounty of diverse stories from the past, and Weber County Heritage Foundation has been hard at work preserving both the historic narratives and the places where they happened for over 40 years. In the late 1970s, as the idea of historic preservation was catching on in Utah, the Junior League of Ogden took on various historical restoration projects around Ogden and decided that a separate entity was needed to tackle preservation. It was out of the passion for saving historic places that Weber County Heritage Foundation was born. In its early years, the Foundation helped rescue Ogden’s prized Peery’s Egyptian Theatre from the wrecking ball; one of the Foundation members even leveraged her home mortgage as a stop-gap measure to help save the theater. The foundation, with support from various other groups around Weber County, was able to help spare the Egyptian Theatre in 1988 from demolition. In the next decade, the theater underwent major renovations to become the beautiful downtown venue it is today. The foundation has also contributed to several restoration projects through the years such as restoration of Ogden High School, the Daughters of Utah Pioneers
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Museum, the historic Eccles Community Art Center, and the butterfly canopy and tile work inside Ogden Union Station. In the past decade, community partnerships and government funding programs have allowed the group to rally public recognition and support. Thanks to the Weber County RAMP (Recreation, Arts, Museums, Parks) program, the group completed a restoration in 2008 of the historic Lime Kiln in Ogden Canyon, built by early settlers in 1865. Along with major contributions from the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Legion, the Weber County Heritage Foundation also facilitated a full restoration of the WWI Doughboy statue in Ogden Cemetery. The project’s completion was marked by a special ceremony during the Centennial anniversary of the end of World War I in November 2018. In recent years, the foundation has gained a large public following through a series of projects, accelerated by technology. During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the group began producing History-in-a-Minute videos: fun and short narratives filmed on location in historic places around Weber County. In their third consecutive season, the videos have reached nearly
Kate Stewart, the foundation president believes that the work of early founders and members, along with the evolving dynamic of the group, is key to connecting with the community and, in turn, keeping the stories of the past alive. JOIN THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION Become a Member ♦ Help preserve local history and get free access to events! ♦ Join through the WCHF website: webercountyheritagefoundation. com/memberships Attend WCHF Events ♦ Religious Architecture of Ogden Tour, September 10 ♦ Cemetery Tour - Ben Lomond Cemetery, North Ogden, October 8 ♦ Find walking tours, free audio tours and other events on the WCHF website events page: webercountyheritagefoundation. com/events Donate Local History Books for Little Libraries ♦ For information, email: webercountyheritagefoundation@ live.com
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Roy's Above and Beyond Miss Roy 2022–Macy McCormack BY HAILEY MINTON On Saturday, July 16, 2022, Macy McCormack was crowned as Miss Roy, and she is passionate about civic participation. Voter turnout in Roy can certainly improve, but Macy really hopes our community members will educate themselves on issues important to them and do something about it. While on her high school speech and debate team, she went to nationals twice and realized the power one person’s voice can have. “There’s more to civic participation than voting. There have been rulings turned over because someone spoke up. It’s about going out into our communities and understanding what’s going on.”
She also wants to work with teachers to help the younger generation become educated so they can be prepared to vote when they turn 18. “Use your voice as a form of expression for what is important to you.” Macy will be involved with Roy Days and hopes to meet more of the community members there. “Please come introduce yourself to me!”
Congratulations Macy, on being crowned Miss Roy 2002
Do you know someone like Macy who has gone Above and Beyond? We would enjoy hearing from you. Email hailey@connectionpub.com
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In Search of READING THAT RESONATES
A Few Things to Know About Crappy Books, Audiobooks, and Banned Books
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BY HAILEY MINTON
Let me set the stage: you’ve invested a few hours into a book. It didn’t grab you initially, but you held out hoping it would get better. Each time you pick it up, you’re still hoping…but it’s not getting better. A good book can give you a visceral reaction as a scene plays out. Your heart starts beating faster as you eagerly wait to see what they stumble across in the damp tunnel with stagnant air. It takes a substantial amount of self control to keep your eyes from jumping to the paragraph on the next page. You care for the characters, and you can feel their wins and losses. You find yourself thinking about what you’ve read, even when the book isn’t in front of you. The ideas printed in the book spark conversation with family and friends. You can hone in on what you really think about a topic and figure out if you agree or disagree with the author or character and why. But what happens when a book isn’t giving you that experience? What do you do next? Do you feel like you need to finish your book with the same level of obligation of finishing food off your plate?
BREAKING UP WITH A BOOK
“I've only quit two books that I can remember,” said Craig Corless from North Ogden. “The first was a Stephen King book. After reading everything he wrote for a couple of decades, halfway through one, I suddenly grew tired of the fiction and the excess metaphor filler. It just no longer excited me, and I found nothing fulfilling about reading any more of it. The second was Thoreau, when I had enough of the pretentious, long-winded irony about simplifying that should have been done in less than a hundred pages instead of several hundred. I finally just asked myself: Why would I continue wading through this while cringing, when it's just a book that is supposed to be for my own enjoyment? I then quickly grabbed some John Muir and Edward Abbey to get that bad taste out of my eyes.”
Linden Puzey Kendall from North Ogden said, “I try to at least read the first chapter of the book. If it does not bring me joy, I will Marie Kondo the thing and never touch it again… The events in the first chapter of a book really set things in motion and need to capture the reader's attention by foreshadowing main characters and what events bind them together.” Personally, I’ve realized life is too short to spend it reading books that don’t engage me. After recently trudging through a book I didn’t enjoy, I’ve discovered my own litmus test for when I read in the future: Am I looking forward to reading the book, or am I looking forward to finishing it so I don’t feel obligated to read it any more?
THE PROS & CONS OF AUDIOBOOKS Many love how audiobooks give them the ability to multitask. As a mom and housekeeper, there are a lot of tasks that are mindless but need doing. I love when a good audiobook can keep me mentally engaged through monotony. Shasta Burton, a Roy resident, said she enjoys reading but doesn’t have the time. However, she drives a lot, which makes books more accessible to her. “I also like that I can change the pace of the reader, so I can ensure I finish the book by the end of a road trip,” she said. I agree with Shasta, I usually listen to books at 1.5 speed or 1.75 if the story starts to drag. Glenda Moore, also a resident “I have students listen of Roy, likes the “being read to the audiobook while to” factor, so she has a lot following along with the of audiobooks for the car. hard copy text before However, she admitted that listening to audiobooks almost we read aloud together. got her arrested once! “I had This helps students gone to the store late at night learn to track what and was listening to a Harry they are reading Potter book on the way home. and introduces I wanted to reach the end of the chapter, so I kept driving them to words they around the neighborhood. might not have Apparently, my repeated heard before." drive-bys at 2 a.m. spooked a vigilant resident, who called the police. The bags of groceries on the passenger seat helped persuade the officer that I was not a nefarious criminal, just an older woman driving while listening to a book.” Several teachers in our communities use audiobooks to help their younger readers, especially ones who might have a harder time reading. Devon Crivello Lees, a teacher at Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary in Ogden, said, “I have students listen to the audiobook while following along with the hard copy text before we read aloud together. This helps students learn to track what they are reading and introduces them
to words they might not have heard before. They hear someone else reading it correctly before trying themselves.” Jennilee Hyde, who taught third and fourth grades at Clinton Elementary, explained that it also teaches kids to read with expression. “Instead of not letting struggling readers read books that my good readers were reading, I would have them listen as they followed.” She explained this helped them learn to like stories and read more, which often led their ability to read to skyrocket. Diann Mair is a private reading tutor who specializes in kids with dyslexia. “I strongly encourage audio books (ear reading) while we work on eye reading skills.” She said this increases their exposure to language. On the flip side, several people mentioned that listening to audiobooks makes it hard to go back and review parts of the story from earlier. Some struggle to pay attention, and even a moment of distraction can cost a key detail lost in the story. Stacey Haynes is a local author from Roy. She said, “I have one book that is on audio. The lady did a great job in telling the story; however, it's not completely how I had it playing out in my head as I wrote it…I feel that reading a book keeps you actively engaged. Listening is great, too, but you could miss something.” When Kathy Diehl Sutherland reads a hard copy of a book, she occasionally jumps ahead and skips paragraphs. “Sometimes, authors are verbose and I get bored. I can't do this with audio. Once I get bored, I'm done with a book.” Darrin Hardman said, ”I’m a huge fan of audiobooks… That being said, nothing replaces the intimacy of reading a book. I’m better able to appreciate the author’s craft, word choice, and reread to savor every moment. Listening to a book is linear; you start and stop with little time to reflect.”
REFLECT ON THE BOOK Taking moments to reflect and discuss what you’re reading with someone really helps it sink in. I was so excited to talk to other fans of the Count of Monte Cristo while I was engaged with it. What do you learn about the character? What strengths or flaws can you relate with? What has made the book enjoyable for you? Whatever the genre, I hope you can find a book that thrills you, whether you listen to it or read it in print. If you find yourself dragging through a story, I give you permission to never touch it again (shhhh OCD, it’s ok [pat pat] it’s ok…)
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id you know some books are deliberately not available at certain places because of their content?
Usually, the process of having a book removed from a public institution starts when someone, usually a parent, challenges a book in a formal challenge written to a government entity. There are many reasons for why a book is challenged, which can include profanity, sexual content, disrespect for authority figures, and unsuitability for the age group. Phoebe Carter, Assistant Library Director at the Weber County Library, said, “Reasons change with the times and tend to echo the social issues of the day. Ten years ago, most of the challenges were in response to sexual content in books for teens. Now, the trend is towards LGBTQ characters or content and messages of anti-racism.” Banned Books Week is celebrated to shine a spotlight on books that may be less accessible. According to bannedbooks.org, “Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value
} of free and open access to information.” There have been times while reading when I come across something and think, “Yikes! I could’ve done without reading that part.” For movies, I have really appreciated IMDB’s parent’s guide to find out what is shown explicitly in a movie I want to watch. The website tells you what to expect as far as gore, horror, sex, nudity, or other categories that some might not be comfortable with. I appreciate film ratings, but I find they are too general. I want to understand why a film is rated a certain way and then weigh it against the story and message. I wish there was something like IMDB for books so I could make reading decisions in a similar way I do for movies. CommonSenseMedia.com comes the closest to what I want, but there are some books that haven’t been reviewed. Another resource is booktriggerwarnings. com, but it tends to be more vague than what I had hoped. The site was created as a wiki, so anyone can add to it. For our sake, and our children’s, please add to it! I can understand why some want to ban books in an effort to protect children who haven’t learned how to think critically yet or to stop
Banned Books Week is September 18 - 24 this year reading a book if it conflicts with their values. Carter said, “Sometimes, a book that represents a value system or topic that doesn’t match one’s own values affords an opportunity for discussion between parent and child.” Although these discussions can be harder to have and more complex than simply limiting access, I think discussions are more powerful in the long run than trying to control others. Books are banned when a library or classroom removes a book at the instruction of an administrator or school board. Public institutions, such as public schools and libraries, are obligated to protect free speech. Carter said, “Schools and libraries have a policy in place stating their selection and de-selection criteria for all materials and outlining the due process for challenges and the ultimate removal of a book from a collection.” The first amendment protects our freedom of speech, and a public institution’s failure to follow their policy in banning a book would infringe on our freedom. In essence, Banned Books Week helps us recognize the value of our freedom and that it’s up to the individual to choose what to read, believe, and become.
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Lesser Known But Worth the Read
Local residents give book recommendations they consider worth reading. Having difficulty finding new books to read? Do you want to read something good? Nothing outdoes an intriguing recommendation from someone else who gets you in a book lover's life. Finding those people, however, can be difficult! We went on our own search and asked some local book-loving folks to assist us. Here's what they said. Marsha Lilley Kiehl: Where the
Mayloni Minchew: Smoke Gets in
Tiffany Hansen Harmon: When Crickets Cry, American Dirt, The Thirteenth Tale, and The Nightingale
Heidi Wilson: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. “It's a dog's ‘autobiography”
Hedder Swanson: “Anything by Kristin Hanna.
finished listening to The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd, and it was great!
Crawdads Sing; it is very interesting.
And…The Kitchen House, Queen Bee (the one by Dorthea Frank), American Dirt, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You, She’s Sorry, and anything by Liane Moriarty. I like the Mitch Rapp series by Vince Flynn, and I also like W.E.B Griffin - he has multiple series that deal with military/spy/special ops, and they all have some history weaved in. Nora Roberts has two series that are outside her typical romance novels that I really liked: Chronicles of The One Trilogy and The Dragon Heart Legacy.”
Heather Parry: I will always and forever
recommend Defending Jacob. Pretty Girls is good if you don’t mind dark and disturbing. Also, The Killing Kind is very good!
Erin Chilson Behm: The Silent Patient is
a psychological thriller. It’s about a therapist with a patient who won’t speak.
Ronald Clay: Ireland by Frank Delaney. “It is a somewhat historical look at Ireland through the eyes of a boy and a storyteller. Very good book if you are looking for something historical.” Megan Higgins: “Bean Blossom
Dreams. Haven't met anyone yet that read it and didn't fall in love with it.”
Boone Weston: Love and Try. “More
people need to know about the life of the Rodeo Cowboy!! Just sayin.”
Amber Thompson: “I love pretty much anything
by Alice Hoffman. The Dove Keeper is one of her most famous, but I've read several, and they're all good…The Dove Keeper is about a group of people who take care of doves in a city in Old Testament times, and it has some magic element but only a little. I wouldn't call it fantasy or Sci-Fi, and it has a little romance but not a ton...All her books are a good mix of a lot of things...If that makes sense.”
Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty
Annaliese Allen Romine: We just
Dystini Weaklend: Anything by Maria V Snyder. She's spectacular! Melody G. Barnes: The Keep, a novel by F. Paul Wilson
Cindy Stewart: We Were the Lucky Ones. “An amazing historical story of the author’s family during WWII. The Bone Garden is a fictional story of a woman who finds a skeleton in her yard. It’s written by Tess Garrison, but don’t worry, it’s not creepy! The Big Stone Gap series by Adriana Tragiani (and really anything by her). Also, anything written by Liane Moriarty.” Vicky Walters Veazie: “I stumbled onto a book by Chatona Havig a few years ago…Now I have read almost everything she has written…simple, fun books.” Chris Leavitt: “I hear great things about
Trail of Swords, if you're into fantasy. Written by a local author! Personally, I'm into Tom Clancy and John Grisham. I haven't ever been disappointed by any of their books.”
Toni Hosford: Brad Taylor, Brad Thor, and
Jack Carr. They’re spy novels and always interesting, like the Vince Flynn books. I have read all of his as well and liked all of them.
Adam Cosentino: “I loved the whole clan of The Cave Bear series.”
Brittany Fowers: My all-time favorite books as an adult are I Love It Here by Clint Pulver, and Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis. Hailey Minton: The Count of Monte Cristo
captured me completely. I also really enjoyed These is My Words which is a historical fiction my aunt recommended to me.
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Zucchini noodles, also known as Zoodles, are simply spiralized zucchini (cut into thin strips, forming long spiral strands). This forms them into noodle shapes, and you can use the basic zucchini noodle recipe to make your favorite low carb pasta! Zoodles are quick, simple, and, most importantly, healthy to prepare. Making zoodles is significantly faster than boiling regular noodles. You'll hardly notice the difference when you top your zoodles with your favorite pasta sauce, and this zoodles recipe is SO much healthier than regular noodles! 4 large zucchini 2 Tbsp. olive oil Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved or quartered ¼ cup fresh basil leaves 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar Method: Make zoodles with a spiralizer. Marinate zoodles in a large bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, salami, and basil and toss to combine. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve. Note: Instead of balsamic vinegar, use your favorite Italian dressing. You can also add your favorite olive.
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I fell in love with lavender lemonade after trying it at the Ogden Farmer’s market years ago. It’s one of those flavors that I’ve kept in the back of my mind for years, and now I finally found and tweaked a recipe to recreate it. Tasting my first batch of this recipe was a bit of heaven for me. For the lavender, I snipped the flowers off the shrub just below the last flowers on the stalk and loosely packed them in a 1-cup measuring cup. Some people have mentioned the lemonade tasting a bit soapy if the lavender flavor is too intense. Just be aware of that as you’re adding the 2 cups of steeped lavender water to your pitcher. Freshly cut lavender is going to be more potent than dried lavender, and muddling the flowers before steeping them will also bring out the flavor more. You can always add as much of the lavender water as you want until you get your desired lavender flavor. If you don’t use all the lavender water, just add water to equal the 2 cups of the lavender water. *The lavender water by itself is a bluish-purple, but watch the lemonade turn pink as you mix it with the rest of the ingredients! 2 cups boiling water 1 cup lavender flowers 2 cups cold water 1 cup lemon juice 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 cup sugar
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Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a covered pot on the stove. Add the flowers and replace the lid. Let steep 10 minutes. In a pitcher, add the cold water, lemon juice, vanilla, sugar, and lavender water. Add ice and serve.
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