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We’ve got some fun ideas to add to your summer for adults and kids! CONCERTS IN THE PARK pg. 15 Our JUNE CALENDAR is packed with great local events!
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On June 25th and 26th , northern Utah will once again witness an Air & Space Show hosted by Hill AFB. With a projected 700,000 visitors over the two-day event, it will be a spectacular performance, highlighting the earlier and latest in aerospace technologies. From the F-35 Lightning II to the US Air Force Thunderbirds, you will see the most modern in technical integration and the finest in human aeronautical skills, and so much more. Here is an opportunity to see, touch, and learn about what goes on behind those protected base gates. For two short days For two short you will observe, firsthand, a small portion days, you will of what over 20,000 dedicated military and observe, firsthand, a civilian professionals do in defending our small portion of what country and freedoms. Take the time to visit over 20,000 dedicated the Air Show or at least find a place where military and civilian you can watch the flying demonstrations. professionals do in This free exhibition is provided not just to defending our country entertain but to say thank you to a community and freedoms. that has supported the base for decades. For more information, go to hill.af.mil/Warriors-Over-The-Wasatch.
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With water restrictions facing all of us again this year, Roy City must do our part to conserve. The city council has decided to shutdown, within the city, the water fountains and the splash pad this year. You will also see some brown spots in some of our open spaces. Please do what you can in conserving water. For more tips, go to: slowtheflow.org You may have noticed UDOT contract workers along the I-15 interchange and 5600 South. Preliminary work has started as the widening of 5600 moves forward. Major construction is expected in the spring of 2023, with right-of-way property acquisition to begin at any time. If you live on the south side, along the 5600 South corridor, I encourage you to reach out to the UDOT Public Involvement Team at 385-383-6576 with your questions. Not all answers are available yet, but they are getting closer. As Roy City gets more updates on this project, we will keep our residents informed. Be safe and keep your family safe! Robert Dandoy Roy City Mayor
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JUNE The Connection Publishing Team We asked the CP team this question:
What is on your summer BUCKETLIST? Ryan Spelts Owner/Publisher Melissa Spelts Owner Rhett Long Sales VP Kristina Case Graphic Design
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Popular old time outdoor games kids enjoyed to play.
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Check off these great Bucket list items while you embrace our great state.
Ann Park Sales & Operations Manager
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Calendar of Events Concerts in the Park Roy CTC (Communities that Care) Shop Roy/Buy Local Roys Above and Beyond
16 Early 1900s Summer Kids Games 18 Summer Bucket List 26 Recipes the Young Ones Will Enjoy
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A LOOK BACK History of Summer Games for Kids in Roy
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“I would like to go to This is the Place, Heritage Park.”
Brittany Carroll Editor
“Starting a summer journal consisting of poems, prose, and short stories.”
Kassie Baker Editor
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Roy City Updates Key Community Contacts Mayor Robert Dandoy: 801-774-1028 rdandoy@royutah.org
Council Members: council@royutah.org Ann Jackson: ajackson@royutah.org Diane Wilson: dwilson@royutah.org Joe Paul: jpaul@royutah.org Randy Scadden: randy.scadden@royutah.org Sophie Paul: sophie.paul@royutah.org
Roy Offices & Utilities: 801-774-1000
Police: Emergency - 911
utilityrequests@royutah.org
Non-Emergency Dispatch - 801-629-8221 Records: 801-774-1046 pdrecords@royutah.org
Fire: 801-774-1080 fire@royutah.org Community Development: 801-774-1040 ced@royutah.org Justice Court: 801-774-1051 courts@royutah.org Parks & Rec: 801-774-1048 parksandrec@royutah.org Roy Complex: 801-774-1050
Roy City Municipal Building Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday | 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Summer hours are now in effect for the utility and finance departments, community development, administration, and police records until Friday, August 19. When calling or visiting the building, please keep this change in mind.
Have a Fantastic Summer!
City Hall Update To Date ◊ Juneteenth is now an official city holiday. ◊ A Roy Youth Council is being organized for students ages 15 – 18. For details and an application Contact Sophie Paul at 801-725-0552 ◊ Council has had good work sessions on the General Plan which is progressing well ◊ Budget for FY 2023 is in the works. Review it on the city website and come to the public hearing at the city council meeting on June 21st at 5:30 p.m. ◊ Water concerns continue, and the city is leading out with some changes for this year: ♦ City park strips will not be watered ♦ Splash pad will be closed ♦ Xeriscaping will be implemented in specific areas ♦ Play fields must be maintained green for the safety of participants ♦ Aquatic Center and Complex are great options to help cool off this summer ◊ Volunteerism abounds in Roy. Thanks for coming together and helping your neighbors ◊ Request for Roy City to participate in the Pioneer Days Parade on July 25th. If you have ideas or are willing to help, reach out to Brittany Fowers at 801-774-1021 ◊ The council attended ULCT (Utah League of Cities and Towns) meetings in St. George and received updates on requirements from the recent legislative session ◊ New Dollar Tree coming West of Kent’s ◊ Don’t forget ROY DAYS!! August 4 – 6. Get details and sign up to enter the Roy parade at www.roydays.info Roy City has a special community feel because of you. Thank you for being involved and neighborly. The summer will fly by, so mark your calendars, and we’ll look forward to seeing you! Diane Wilson Roy City Council
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SHOP ROY - Buy Local By Roy Business Advisory Board
Standard Plumbing Supply / True Value When you go through the doors at 4460 S. 1900 W. in Roy, you’ll find True Value and Standard Plumbing in one building, separated through the aisles. On the left is a showcase of sinks, faucets, tubs, and other fixtures. Much more is available through their website standardplumbing.com and catalogs that are available at the desk. On the right, you’ll find the pipes and connectors to hook them up – plus, so much more. Standard Plumbing originated the open store, self-serve model in the wholesale plumbing industry, opening its doors in 1952. Self-service saves time, keeps costs down, and allows Standard to pass the savings on to the customer.
Standard Plumbing provides residential and commercial plumbing, heating and cooling, irrigation, and hydroponics products to contractors. True Value is your local hardware store for building materials, tools, lawn and garden supplies, paint, electrical, plumbing, and more. You’ll find household hardware for home improvement, including fasteners, building materials, tools, keys, locks, hinges, chains, plumbing supplies, electrical supplies, cleaning products, housewares, utensils, paint, and lawn and garden products directly to consumers for use at home or for business. You may also find swimming pool chemicals, home brewing supplies, and canning supplies. The store features popular products, competitive pricing, knowledgeable experts, and top-notch customer service. Whether you're a pro or taking on a DIY home improvement project for the first time, Standard True Value is right here in your neighborhood with the expert advice, tools, equipment, and the products you need to get the job done. An additional service provided is a water heater dump on the side of the building. Drive through the gate (always open 8 a.m -5 p.m. Mon - Fri), and set the water heater down by the bin, and they will load it in later. 6 royconnection.com | June 2022
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Thank you to everyone that attended Family Dinner Night hosted by the Roy Communities that Care Coalition. Food trucks provided by the coalition were able to provide 750 community members with a free meal to enjoy with their family. Did you know that youth who eat a meal with their family three or more times per week are less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as underage drinking and substance use, have better emotional and mental health, perform better academically, and have better relationships with their parents? This event is put on annually to promote family bonding as a way to combat substance misuse. The coalition organizes this event in partnership with Roy City, Weber Morgan Health Department, Weber Human Services, and other community-based organizations, hoping families will begin to plan at least three meals a week with their children and use meal time to have fun family conversation, encourage, listen, and laugh together. Thank you, Coka-Cola, for donating beverages for this event. We appreciate your support! The Roy CTC would like to thank everyone that participated in making this event a success.
UPDATE: Monthly Utility Billing
Roy City has officially made the switch to monthly utility billing. Residents will be receiving their first monthly bill soon. Please ensure you have updated your autopay and bank bill pay to send payment by the 25th of every month. We would like to thank you for your patience during this transition.
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CONCERTS IN THE PARK BY MARGE BECRAFT
Roy City, Roy City Art’s Council, and the Southwest Library are teaming up to make your summer more delightful! We are going to have “Concerts in the Park,” starting in June and held at the Amphitheater at the Southwest Library located at 2039 W. 4000 S. We also acknowledge the help of the RAMP tax from Weber County to bring this to fruition.
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Our first performing group will be Kids are Music. Established in Ogden,
Utah in 1981, the “KIDS are MUSIC” choirs, founded and directed by Mark and Janette Bischoff, have performed all over the United States, Europe, and China. They have six performing groups, and have performed for dignitaries, national conventions and conferences, special events, seminars, and festivals. “KIDS are MUSIC” has been providing musical experiences for thousands of students for over 40 years. With the goal of "Music for Life," they provide the opportunity for young people to appreciate music, love music, participate in music, and have wonderful experiences as they develop their musicianship and singing skills. Audiences enjoy their musical excellence and enthusiasm as they perform all genres of music. Choral Edition is an auditioned community group of teenage students from Ogden, Utah. They are full of energy and have a love for music they just can’t help sharing! These students
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perform all genres of music, from sacred and classical to Broadway and pop. Audiences enjoy their musical excellence and enthusiasm. Choral Edition has many performances to their credit, including performing with the Utah Symphony, Weber State University’s Gospelfest, and Salt Lake City Temple Square. They have performed in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the British Isles, China, Italy, Prague, and Czech Republic. They are under the direction of Mark and Janette Bischoff. We are looking forward to having you join us this summer as we kick of “Concerts in the Park”. Bring your chairs or blankets to sit on the grass and enjoy a wonderful night with Kids Are Music!
CONCERT DATES June 17th July 15th Sept. 9th
We have Roy Days in August, with several musical performances at that time, so there will not be a concert in August.
Mark your calendars for Kids are Music! The Hales Family will perform on July 15th and the Riverdale Band will perform on September 9th. Look for information in the July and September Connection on these two groups.
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ONE MILLION MINUTES BY JOLYN EMERSON
This year the students at North Park Elementary were challenged to read over ONE MILLION minutes! If they completed the task, they were promised the opportunity of having a hot air balloon come to their school. With this goal in mind, each student would need to actively participate by reading for at least 20 minutes or more each night. At the conclusion of each week, the students turned in the total number of reading minutes to their teacher. Teachers would then record the minutes and see if they could beat the other classes within their grade level. This was a lot of fun because the class with the most minutes would receive a trophy and a treat! This encouraged the students to keep their eye on the prize as the year progressed. This certainly was a team effort and required help from teachers, the reading specialist, and the librarian. We also commend the parents who assisted and helped guide their children to read and record diligently. Lastly, we give a big shout-out to our wonderful principal, Mr. Abney, and an exceptional thanks to the “TAKE A BALLOON TO SCHOOL” K-12 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM for making this celebratory event possible. Keep reading!
North Park Elementary Students Literally Rose to the Occasion
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Roy Complex 2150 W. 4700 S. | 801-774-1050
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Get Fit • Have Fun • Make Friends Classes included with entrance fee or pass
Women's Strength Training Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9 a.m. Yoga Classes Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m. Senior Exercises Mon. & Wed. 10 a.m. Classic Fri. 10 a.m. Cardio Aqua Zumba* Tues. & Thurs. @ 8:45 p.m.
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ROY DAYS 2022 July 16th - August 6th
Roy West Park Festivities August 5th - 6th
Parade
Parade registration is open! The parade will take place 9 a.m. sharp on August 6th. Registration fee is $10.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are looking for sponsors for Roy Days 2022 events. There are many monetary amounts to choose from, as well as an in-kind option.
Vendor Booths
Vendor booth spots are filling up fast! Please apply as soon as possible if you’re interested.
For all registrations and information about Roy Days Celebration, please visit roydays.info.
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Athletic Swimmer Breaks Two Roy High Records Sam Williams took first place and broke the Roy High School record for the 100-meter Freestyle with a time of 49.12 at the Region 2 Swim Championship. With a time of 22.30, Sam also broke the Roy HIgh School record for the 50-meter Freestyle at 6A State.
Sam Williams and his teammate Adam Morgan. They both swam at High School State, Club state, and Western Zones.
Sam Williams and his teammate, Adam Morgan, at the high school region championship meet. Sam took first in the region in the 100 free and Adam Morgan took 6th. Photo Courtesy of Jenni Williams
Congratulations, Sam, for a job well done!
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All leagues will play 8 games. The season will tentatively start the first week of September. Games will be played on week nights!
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BOOK AND LYRICS BY DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE MUSIC BY JEANINE TESORI ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON BROADWAY BY DREAMWORKS THEATRICALS AND NEAL STREET PRODUCTIONS
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JUNE EVENTS ROY AQUATIC CENTER SUMMER SWIM NIGHTS 2022 Riverdale City has rented the Roy Aquatic Center exclusively for Riverdale residents to swim for FREE (please show I.D. at the gate) June 3, 8, 18, & 25 July 1, 12, 20, & 26 Aug 6 & 10 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on these dates (August hours may be adjusted)
Adventures in Game Design: Code your own games! Learn how to build games using the characters you love & the coding skills you will gain throughout the camp! Choose your own themes & worlds. June 3, 17, 20-24, & 28 July 12 & 26 Aug 2
SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT June 3: Shredding Event 9 a.m.
ROY COMPLEX
June 8 & 22: Create Better Health Classes 12:30 p.m.
June 13: July Swim Lesson Registration for Roy Residents
May 11: Robin Arnold 11:30 a.m.
June 14: July Swim Lesson Registration for Nonresidents June 24: July Water Aerobics Registration
Jun 14: Paint with Trish 11 a.m. Jun 16: Second Generation Come & Dance! 11:30 a.m. Foot Clinic 12 p.m.
PARKS & RECREATION
Jun 17: Senior Picnic Get tickets from Emma Russell (Time TBD)
June 1 - July 31: Coed Volleyball Registration Kindergarten - Jr. High (see Pg. 12) Coed Flag Football Registration Kindergarten - Jr. High (see Pg. 12)
Jun 21: Linda Hammer/Piano 11:30 a.m.
SUMMER CAMPS CODE NINJAS 5735 Harrison Blvd., S. Ogden 801-810-6826 codeninjas.com 3D Design & Print: Calling all artists, designers, & creators! Learn 3D modeling skills using Tinkercad software & watch your builds come to life on our 3D printers. June 9, 15, & 29 July 13 & 20 Aug 5 & 9
LIBRARY EVENTS SOUTHWEST BRANCH 2039 W. 4000 S., Roy • 801-337-2670 For a complete listing of all activites, please contact the library
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Jun 22: Garr Ashby 11:30 a.m. ONGOING ACTIVITIES (Monday - Friday) Lunch 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.
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 (Map making) 6 p.m. (Call to Register) June 20: Sea Archeology 1 p.m. (Call to Register) June 23: The Write Club 7 p.m.
Coffee w/ Friends 10 a.m. Pinochle 12:30 p.m. Wednesday Ceramics 8:30 a.m. Thursday Oil Painting | Blood PSI Clinic 8:30 a.m. Floor Yoga 8:30 a.m. Chair Yoga 9:00 a.m. **NEW** Crochet Class 9:00 a.m. Tea Time w/ Friends 10:30 a.m. Cards 12 p.m. Friday Arthritis Exercise Class | Coffee w/ Friends 10 a.m. Please continue to check at the front desk and our board for new activities!
FUN THINGS TO DO June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29: Country Dance Union Station 8:30 p.m. ($5 Admission) Jun 3 - 5: Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music Festival Fort Buenaventura 16 & under - FREE) June 3: 20th Anniversary Historic 25th Street Car Show 5 - 9 p.m. First Friday Art Stroll 25th St., 6 - 9 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. Jun 5 & 26: Matched Horse Races @ Golden Spike Event Center 10 a.m. (12 & under - FREE) Jun 8, 15, 22, & 29: Music on the Plaza - FREE @ The Junction Plaza 6:30 p.m.
MAY 31 - AUG 20 Register for an Adult, Teen, or Childrens Reading Program
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Jun 22: Birthday Cruise Night Classic Car Show-FREE The Burger Stop 6 p.m. June 25: Founder’s Day Parade Pleasant View Dr. 10 a.m.
Jun 25 & 26: Warriors Over the Wasatch Air & Space Show Hill AFB 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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. 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 15 & 29: Turn Pro Jackpots Race Golden Spike Events Center 4 p.m., Poles 5:30 p.m., & Barrels 6:30 p.m. Jun 18: BLH Detailing’s 10th Annual Animal Rescue Charity Car Show Plain City Park 10 a.m.
Warriors Over the Wasatch Air & Space Show will return to HAFB this summer on June 25 - 26 after missing the previous two years due to COVID.
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History of Summer Games for Kids in Roy BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY
As school gets out and your family runs out of ways to fill your day with, we thought we’d introduce some old school games from history. Give them a try and let us know what you think!
Pickle (Hot Box)
This game can be a kid’s early introduction to baseball, but you don’t need to play on a baseball field. All you need are two bases marked with chalk, beanbags, or plates, and each is guarded by a player who throws and catches a baseball or a bigger ball for an easier catch. One or more players try to run back and forth between the bases without being tagged out by the people with the ball.
needed. One of the teams had a ball, yelled out “Annie,” and threw the ball to a member of the opposing team. If that person didn't catch the ball, then they would throw it back. Once the ball was caught, the teams switched sides as fast as possible. The catcher attempted to hit an opposing team member with the ball while they ran to change sides. If a catcher was successful, the player who was hit had to change teams.
Graces
The game continued until one of the teams completely absorbed the other. Eventually, this game became Red Rover without the ball. This is the type of game where you can invite the whole neighborhood to create large teams.
Ante Over (Annie Over)
This game was popular more than 100 years ago using an old barn or building to play. Two teams and a barrier, which can be a table or log set up between the two teams, were
Another popular game from the past is Graces, which requires a hoop and a stick per kid. Kids try to use the stick to successfully pass the hoop back and forth. This game was devised to promote grace and dexterity in young children, which is how it got its name. The bigger the hoop, the easier the game, so you can use anything from a hula hoop to an earring. You likely already have hula hoops for the many games that involve them, maybe even for an obstacle course. Smaller hoops have dual purpose, too, for target games where objects are placed at a distance from the thrower, and the thrower tries to capture them with the hoops. This game helps with coordination and dexterity.
Toy Swap
While we’re not in a wartime now, here’s a fun idea from the second World War era. Many toy factories at the time were required to make guns, plane parts, and other pieces of equipment needed for the war effort instead of making new toys. As a result, there was a toy shortage, so children would swap with one another at ‘toy exchanges.’ In this day and age, where the most popular YouTube channels worldwide are of children reviewing games, kids will be happy to learn about and try new toys from their friends.
If you have a fun game your, parents, grandparents, or great-grand-parents used to play you would like to share, Email jenny@connectionpub.com with your stories, and we might feature them in the magazine. 16 royconnection.com | June 2022
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Summer Bucket List BY HAILEY MINTON
For this summer’s bucket list, we wanted to highlight rock climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, and archery. These activities capitalize on the unique geographic features of living in Utah. The highest level of these activities are catered to adults, but any age can have fun at a more appropriate level. Keep in mind that any kid is going to need a willing adult to spearhead these activities. We also have a fun list of activities just for kids to get your own summer bucket list started!
Mountain Biking It wasn’t until now, in my late twenties, that I got into Mountain Biking. The experience delivers a similar thrill to downhill skiing and snowboarding. Everything is constantly changing when riding in the mountains during the spring, summer, and fall months. One week, you can pedal alongside fields of wildflowers, another week, you can breathe that decomposing leaf air as you pedal through tunnels of fall leaves. You get to
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see more country in less time compared to hiking, and I think it is a lot of fun to navigate the technical aspects of the trails. Since we live in an area with a lot of different trail users, it’s important to know trail etiquette before you jump on your bike. The International Mountain Bike Association has a general rule that has been around since the 70s: Bikers yield to horses and foot traffic, and descending riders yield to climbing riders. However,
some areas have trails that are marked as downhill mountain biking only. The Ogden Parkway paved trail has some fun dirt trails that connect with it. North Fork Park has a network of trails I’m looking forward to checking out. You can also check out Snowbasin, Powder Mountain, and the Bonneville Shoreline trails.
TIP: Looking for trails nearby? Use the Mountain Biking Project app to find one near you that is suited to your skill level.
Rock Climbing Whether you’re trying it for the first time, have gone to a climbing gym a few times, or you’re a seasoned climber, rock climbing is fun for all skill levels. The sport requires some education, but once you have the skills and gear, the top of the route is the limit! My husband and I love rock climbing because once you invest money in the gear you need, it’s free to climb outside (most of the time). It’s an amazing way to explore an area, whether you live there or visit a new place. Especially in Utah, there are places to rock climb almost anywhere you travel. It is an exhilarating, challenging, and physically demanding activity. My husband and I love taking our nieces and nephews out
with us to let them experience the highs and lows of it. If you think this sport is scary or dangerous, we both think the risk in driving a car is substantially higher than it is for rock climbing (with the right equipment and skill, that is). The climbing community is usually really great, inclusive, and supportive. It’s always fun to be climbing at the same wall with strangers. When you see someone else overcome a challenge, it feels like you won a little bit too! There’s always more you can learn with rock climbing. Right now, my husband and I want to learn how to multi-pitch climb. That means you climb up a bigger wall part way, then your belay partner climbs up behind
you. Once you get to the top of that first pitch, you start over again and climb up the next pitch. There are a lot of things you need to know to go rock climbing: building an anchor, belaying, rope management, not to mention the technique it takes to actually climb the wall. There are a lot of ways to become educated. You can reach out to your friend who climbs and ask to go climb with them or take a class through one of the climbing gyms or Weber State. Weber State has some affordable clinics they host over the summer. Check out their website if you want the confidence that comes by being trained by a skilled instructor. www.weber.edu/outdoor/onsite-clinics
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Archery BY: JENNY GOLDSBERRY
Archery is a fun, competitive sport that requires strength and focus. Anyone can give it a try, and you’ll find it’s much simpler than shooting, because there isn’t a license or registration needed to use a bow and arrow. The two sports are very similar in set up and practice. When it comes to target practice, get either field or bullet point arrows. Even though these are mostly meant for targets and very small game, they’re still dangerous, so be careful with them. You’ll want a target, which you can rent readymade or can create your own with a bale of hay. You’ll also want a back stop to keep wayward arrow from flying too far.
This is accomplished with an old rug or quilt hung behind the target. Make sure it’s significantly wider and taller than the target for best effect. If you’re in a group playing archery, communication is key. Always notify other archers when you’re about to shoot. Never shoot an arrow straight up, from an extremely long distance, or when you can’t see where you’re shooting. When it comes time to gather the arrows, which have hopefully hit your target, notify other archers to put down their bows so the path is clear for the clean up. If you want to learn archery to bowhunt someday, you’ll first need a hunting education and license from the state of Utah. For small game, use a judo or blunt point. When it comes to big game, you’ll need a broadhead point, which is banned
from most archery ranges. There’s even a point especially for fishing. Utah provides a free bowhunting education, but it’s not necessary to hunt. There’s no minimum age requirement, and you pay only when you pass the bowhunting exam. The Weber County Archery Park is located at 2840 F Avenue, Ogden, UT 84401. The WCAP opened in July of 2020 and offers our users an 11 acre park which includes: an indoor facility housing an archery shop, classroom and range with shooting distances up to 60 yards, an outdoor area that has over 50 bag and 3D targets ranging from 10 to 100+ yards.
Archery is fun for the whole family! All images copyright GEAR:30 | Photographer
All images copyright GEAR:30 | Photographer Credit Bryden Bowley
Credit Bryden Bowley
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Backpacking In 2019, I hiked a relatively small section of the Pacific Crest Trail: a trail running from the border of Mexico, through California, Oregon, and Washington, and ending at the border of Canada. The entire trail is 2,650 miles, and I hiked 314 of them. I found that after about the first 50 miles or so, I started to get into a groove that helped me see the draw of long-distance backpacking. The wilderness, solitude, friends I made along the way, scenery, sore muscles, and wildlife made it unforgettable. Facing physical, mental, and logistical challenges that aren’t a part of everyday life was invigorating, and I highly recommend the experience of doing a long backpacking trip. There are other trails in the US: the Appalachian Trail on the East Coast, the Continental Divide trail through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, along with a few others. Utah is home to the Highline trail in the Uintas, which spans 104 miles. You may have heard of backpacking to King’s Peak, which is a side trail option along the Highline Trail route. There are other trails like the La Verkin Creek Trail in Zion National Park that runs 14 miles or Bryce Canyon’s Under the Rim Trail that spans 23 miles or Paria Canyon Backpacking Trail in the Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness at 38 miles. There is something liberating about carrying everything you need to survive on your back and reestablishing “home” every night. Planning meals for backpacking is different from any other type of meal planning you’ve done. You count calories but in the opposite way of what society is used to. More densely packed calories equals more energy for the weight you’re carrying. Cliff bars, tortilla roll up with a tuna packet, snickers bars, oatmeal
packets, dehydrated bananas, pineapple and mango, nuts, and beef jerky were some of my staples. Meals where you just add water are ideal because it means less weight to pack around. I really loved the Good To-Go meals, and my favorite was their Herbed Mushroom Risotto. Backpackers know that gear can make or break a trip, especially when carrying extra weight wears on your feet and joints over the long haul. These are my top three picks that I think make the biggest difference: A Sawer water filter. When going for long distances, you need to filter water as you go. These filters are very light weight and screw onto water bottles. Most people used the disposable Smart Water containers for them. They are lighter weight, and you can easily squeeze them to filter your water. Bring two bottles so one will be the dirty water that is pre-filtered, and the other one can hold filtered water. On cold nights, just make sure you keep your filter in your sleeping bag with you. If it freezes, it’s ineffective.
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Injinji wool toe socks. I always do long hikes in two layers of wool socks, with these toe socks as my base layer. These do a phenomenal job of preventing blisters, and many other hikers on the PCT loved them just as much as I did. A warm sleeping bag and a comfortable backpacking sleeping pad. I have the Big Agnes Roxy Ann bag and the Big Agnes 20 x 72 x 4 Insulate Q-core Sleeping pad. There are lots of good options out there at a variety of price points. Being comfortable at night is important to me, so I went with this gear even though it was a little more on the pricey side. Trust me, it only takes one uncomfortable night to make good sleeping gear worth it. Photo by Hailey Minton
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Kids
Summer Bucket List BY MELISSA SPELTS
I like to sit down with my family and come up with a summer bucket list. It’s fun to hear what crazy ideas my kids come up with. I usually think, if we can, we will do it. Sometimes I have to say, “be brave and try,” think rope swings! Below are things that have been on our summer bucket list that might help get your ideas flowing.
“Thank you so much for creating this list. My girls loved it! We got out and did activities that we otherwise wouldn’t have. I hope you do it again next year.”
–Vanessa Wilson
Vanessa’s daughters enjoying a paper boat challenge from last year’s bucketlist.
Join Library reading program: Find a book to read together as a family, i.e. Harry Potter, Charlottes Web, etc. Monday “fun” day: do something fun with your kids on this day every week (choose a day that works best for you). You could do crafts, or challenges, or a sport. Go swimming at the lake, a pool, or aquatic center. Have a picnic at a fun park. Go fishing at a lake or at the Fish Farm in North Ogden if you want to for sure catch a fish. Ride bikes to your favorite ice cream place or to get donuts. Learn something new: sewing, crafting, quilting, canning, or musical instruments. Have a Bob Ross day and watch one of his instructional videos; try to replicate his painting techniques. Go on a hike. Camp out in the back yard for a night and star gaze. Go hammocking.
Go to a carnival or fair. Take pictures of all the activities you do in the summer and make an “end of summer video” to watch via projector in the back yard or at a family gathering with extended family. Have a cake decorating party (you can buy pre made cakes at a local grocery store or make your own. Grow a garden. Do service for a neighbor. Go for a drive and explore new parts of Utah you haven’t seen yet. Go on a scavenger hunt. Run through the sprinklers. Watch ovies in the park. Try the watermelon rubber band challenge. Play kickball with friends and family at a local baseball field. Roast hot dogs and marshmallows over a fire. Make homemade play dough. Have a water balloon fight or play water balloon games.
Whatever is on your list, make sure to enjoy the summer with your kids and remember to take photos because as my Grandma Frehner used to always say — “You’ll thank me later.” June 2022 | royconnection.com 21
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Roy's Above and Beyond: Brett Grodi BY HAILEY MINTON Staff Sergeant Brett Grodi from the Ogden Army Recruiting Station has dedicated his personal time away from his daily duties as a recruiter for the United States Army to become an assistant baseball coach in strength and conditioning for Roy High School Baseball. He has been extremely dedicated and motivated to assist the team in becoming the best baseball players, athletes, and students they can be. The dedication to the Roy High School athletics department and community should not go unnoticed. Staff Sergeant Grodi is a licensed practicing nurse in the
United States Army and has brought a collegiate-level baseball and holistic health point of view to the team. We are extremely lucky to have such a motivated and dedicated former collegiate-level athlete on this staff. Coach Vorwaller is instilling a servicebefore-self mentality into his players, and that is definitely the type of person you are getting with Staff Sergeant Grodi on the coaching staff.
If you would like to nominate someone like Staff Sergeant Brett Grodi who goes Above and Beyond, we would love to hear about it. Email hailey@connectionpub.com
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Utah’s housing market has been scorching hot year-round — not just in the spring. One factor driving up demand is changing, though. Mortgage interest rates are increasing. Why? The Federal Reserve — America’s central bank — has increased the Fed Funds rate twice this year to combat rising inflation. Higher interest rates mean higher borrowing costs, which means people spend less. As a result, the demand for goods and services declines, which causes inflation to fall. As a quick side note: The Federal Reserve does not set mortgage interest rates. The Fed Funds rate is different from a mortgage interest rate, but they typically move in the same direction, which is why mortgage interest rates have increased too.
TODAY’S HOUSING MARKET 1 COMPETITION will continue to be strong, with buyers trying to move quickly to lock in rates before they go up again.
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Kid-Approved SNACKS ROLL IT UP Grab a tortilla and roll it up with some fillings insideideas below!
Summer is here, the kids are home, and they want to eat all day! Moms know this to be all too true. We’ve got some fun and nutritious snack ideas that your kids can help with (and any extra kids you might have over).
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Cheerio Bars
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3 cups Cheerios ¾ cup peanut butter ½ cup honey In a medium sauce pan, heat the peanut butter and honey over medium heat until melted, stir in Cheerios. Press mixture into a 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate at least an hour. Keep any leftovers stored in the fridge.
Crunchy Veggies BY RYAN SPELTS
My mom used to leave tubs of water with carrot and celery sticks in them for us to easily grab when we opened the fridge. They make for easy and quick snacks, and they are easy to see when you open the fridge looking to munch. It’s nothing special, just carrot sticks and celery submerged in water, kept cold.
Ready-to-eat! Serve yourself Healthy
Tortilla Peanut Butter (or almond butter) Chocolate chips Mini marshmallows Place tortilla on a microwave safe plate. Spread a stripe of peanut butter down the middle of the tortilla (roughly 2 inches wide). Sprinkle chocolate chips on the peanut butter, followed by marshmallows. Roll up the tortilla, being sure to put the outer edge on the bottom, so the roll is pinned closed. Microwave for about 30-60 seconds or until you see the marshmallows puffing up in the microwave. Let cool for a minute or so, and enjoy!
Banana Wrap Ups BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY
1 banana 1 tortilla 2 Tbsp. peanut butter 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 2 tsp. honey Spread peanut butter, a great source of protein and omega 3, on your tortilla. Sprinkle chia seeds for an extra crunch and dose of vitamin A. Slice a potassium-boosted banana into slices and place on your spread. Pour honey on top before you wrap it up burrito or pinwheel style for a yummy healthy snack. {continued on page 28}
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The Best Granola BY KRISTINA CASE
The great thing about this recipe is you can customize to your family’s tastes. Use nuts everyone likes, leave out the coconut if you don’t like that, add in some wheat germ or ground flaxseed for extra nutrition-it’s a very flexible recipe. I like it best with yogurt and fresh fruit. 3 cups old fashioned oats ¾ cup chopped nuts (I use roasted almonds and pistachios, but any blend will work) ¾ cup unsweetened coconut (I buy the coconut chips and chop them up) ¼ cup pumpkin seeds ¼ cup sunflower seeds ½ tsp. kosher salt ¼ cup honey ¼ cup pure maple syrup 2 Tbsp. butter ¼ cup coconut oil 2 Tbsp. vanilla Sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg (cardamon is good too) Mix oats, nuts, seeds, salt, coconut, and spices in a large bowl. In a saucepan, melt over low heat the honey, maple syrup, butter, and coconut oil. Add in vanilla. Add wet mix to oat/ nut mix and stir until oats are coated. Pour onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
APPLE SNACK RINGS Cut a whole apple into mediumthick slices, cut out core, and top with peanut/nut butter, granola, raisins, and mini chocolate chips. Other toppings include the following: mini marshmallows, any dried fruit, M&Ms, or any kind of cereal (cinnamon toast crunch crumbled is good). These are great snacks for little hands to help with!
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3 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen, separated 2 cups plain yogurt 2-3 Tbsp. honey 1 tsp. vanilla ½ cup granola Blend yogurt, 2 cups berries, honey, and vanilla. Spread onto parchment-lined cookie sheet and spread evenly. Top with granola and remaining berries. Freezer for at least 4 hours and break into small pieces. Store in air-tight container or Ziplock bag in freezer. Great for a hot day! Optional toppings include the following: sliced bananas, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, drizzled peanut, or nut butter
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Spread evenly and bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes, stir, cook for another 15 minutes or until mixture is golden brown and toasted. Don’t overcook or your granola will taste burnt. Cool and store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to three weeks.
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Allocate a small section of your pantry and fridge for areas your kids can help themselves. Snacks that are preportioned work best, like string cheese, yogurt, pre-sliced fruit and veggies, popcorn, crackers, trail mix & energy bars.
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Many parents are working from home and often can’t take a long lunch break. Having pre-made sandwiches, wraps or leftovers available can make your life easier
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Establish a snack and meal schedule and post it where kids can see it. Sometimes they truly aren’t hungry but bored!
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