Syracuse Connection October 2018

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October 2018

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CITY NEWS

Mayor's Message To My Friends, My Elementary School Buddies

M "To the three fire crews that keep us safe: thanks for staying awake, that we may sleep tight."

y favorite assignment is visiting with local school children and inviting them to lunch. I’d like to now address my young friends of Syracuse, Cook, Bluff Ridge, Buffalo Point, the Arts Academy elementary schools and you who enjoy home school.

In an earlier piece, I introduced City residents to my grandfather, Marlin. He was the custodian of Syracuse Elementary School in the 50’s and early 60’s. Because he farmed and owned ditch stock with the local ditch company supplying water to his farm, each year he was assessed a portion of the supply ditches to clean before they filled. As an elementary school child, I loved to be with Grandpa, anytime, but to help him clean ditches was a riot. There was a secondary benefit, too. This “chore” occurred in the spring as asparagus spouted. I love asparagus!

The actual work meant removing debris and burning the ditch banks to clear vegetation. To a boy, the burning part was exciting! During that time of year, one witnessed smoke trails as farmers readied for the irrigation season.

Another perk was marshmallow roasting! After finishing, Grandpa would kindle a fire in one of his ditches and we’d roast marshmallows. Today, marshmallows come in plastic bags, but in my day, Stay Puft® marshmallows came in personal-size boxes of 6-8 marshmallows wrapped in wax paper, just for kids!

Once I made a horrible mistake. I found a box of Strike Anywhere® matches and began playing. Before long I had started a fire that would eventually consume a half-acre

of scrub oak. I was fortunate the fire department was at hand. They extinguished that fire before anyone was hurt or structures damaged. Lesson learned!

Nearly 25 years ago, while sitting in Sunday School class, I heard the siren sound, calling the Syracuse Fire Department to action. Word spread through the congregation that Willard and Princess Bambrough’s home was on fire. Princess was the kind soul who came to my rescue when thrown from the horse en route to Scouts. [I shared that story in March.] I excused myself from church, still a boy at heart, and rushed to the scene.

The home was old, a very simple, small frame house that had seen decades of use. It was totally lost in a matter of minutes.

Our fire department was volunteer then. My friend, Gary Hamblin, our local butcher at Hamblin’s grocery store, was a member of the team. It was his charge to examine the house once safe. He disappeared into the chaos and reappeared moments later carrying the body of an infant child; a little boy. I will never forget that scene. I will never forget the anguish in Gary’s countenance.

I listened to a news anchor this past week, who was asked what kind of new television network he would propose, given our saturation with information and unlimited choice. His response was telling. He said, “A station that broadcasts warm glowing fires in fireplaces, 24/7, and nothing else!”

That’s the feeling I get when I’m with members of our fire department. To the three fire crews that keep us safe, and those that support them: Thanks for staying awake, that we may sleep tight!

Join the Fire Department at the Open House: October 11th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. BRING YOUR PARENTS! AND DON’T PLAY WITH MATCHES. Michael Gailey, Mayor of Syracuse City

Stay connected!

The city's website has information on every department in the city and the Facebook page has fun updates on events and other local interest.

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from the Editor What an amazing photo contest! We had 89 entries with over 4000 votes cast. It was so much fun to watch as many of you worked hard to get your friends and family to vote on your photos. The quality and beauty of your photographs were amazing.

The hardest part was picking the Editor's Choice winner.

Melissa and Ryan Spelts Thank you for participating, and you can find the winners on page 15. The cool weather is starting and the leaves are changing, it's a beautiful time of year. Remember to share with us your proud parent moments, recipes, and ideas for stories that we can tell. Thank you for reading and connecting with us.

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CITY NEWS

Syracuse City Updates Pumpkin Walk & Children's Carnival

Fun for the family with food, vendors, crafting and donations to the Utah Food Bank!

October 25-27th | Founders Park | Free Admittance Food and Crafts 6-10 pm Pumpkin Walk 7-10 pm Children’s Carnival Saturday, October 27th | 12pm-5pm | Founders Park | $2 Admittance Bounce Houses, games, face painting and more!

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! If you would like to volunteer to carve pumpkins for the Pumpkin Walk, please call 801-614-9660 and reserve your pumpkins.

They will need to be returned before 8pm on Wednesday, October 24th.

COMING UP! Lights on Festival Saturday, December 1st | 4:30pm – 7pm | Centennial Park | Free Admittance

Community Question Corner

BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY

Question: What’s up with the City’s website?

Answer: You may have noticed a change in the appearance and information available on our website this summer. In July, the City’s website server crashed beyond the point of recovery and we lost everything that was on it. A temporary website was established within a few days, and we have been migrating critical information onto that platform. It can be accessed using the old address: www.syracuseut.com.

Fortunately, the Mayor and Council had previously assembled a task force of citizens and City officials to choose a company to design a new website. In August, the Council approved a contract with one of these companies.

We anticipate that a shiny new website will be up and running in early 2019, which will include many features that our old one did not.

If you have been inconvenienced by this loss of service, we apologize. Please feel free to call the City offices if you are looking for information that was previously accessed via our website, and we will do our best to get it for you.

Do you have a community question? Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.

Bring the family for the Pumpkin Walk October 25-27!

Join the Mayor’s Task Force for the Future of Syracuse

The projected growth of Syracuse City will undoubtedly bring change to our community. Preparation for that growth is needed now! That’s why Mayor Gailey is heading up a task force of citizens, business leaders, land owners, and schools to prepare a vision for the future of Syracuse. Specifically, we are looking for interested residents who have lived in the City within the following timeframes: Less than 5 years, Between 5 and 10 years, Between 10 and 20 years, and more than 20 years. A total of four residents will be selected, one from each category. It is anticipated that the task force will meet twice each month, for three months.

If you are interested please send your letter of interest to Jody Peeters at City Hall, or via email at jpeeters@syracuseut.com.

Syracuse Fire Department Fire Prevention Open House Thursday, October 11, 2018 6:00-8:00 pm Come Join the Fun! • Fire Truck Rides • Fires Safety Information • Fire Prevention Demos • AirMed Display • Refreshments 1869 S. 3000 W. Syracuse, UT 84705

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CITY NEWS

A Big Thank You to Business Owner Who Cares About His Neighbors Anyone who has driven by Earthworks at 2751 S. 1000 W. recently knows just how brilliant they are at what they do, as recent improvements to the property have proven that fact without question. However, with their skill, their business was compelled by Federal requirements to see that all of their work related vehicles were equipped with back up alarm systems, also known by the “beep” “beep” sounds that can easily be heard from a mile away or more.

Obviously, these are totally understandable safety measures and Earthworks simply could not uninstall these alarms. But with some research it was discovered that there existed an OSHA compliant alarm system that had been designed to eliminate the piercing sounds of the “beeps” with a new sound that is referred to as a “white noise” back-up alarm.

Jason Bingham, co-owner of Earthworks was willing to look into this and at his company’s time and expense, purchased these new and far better alarm systems for the heavy equipment they use throughout the summer and will be doing so come winter with their snow removal services and the vehicles that will then be in use.

The new white noise alarms are just as promised; a kind of alarm sound that replicates possibly a blast or spray of water and blends in easily with the many ambient sounds that surround our often busy streets and the airspace above. The improvement has been impressive, especially to those who have been impacted the most by the previous alarm system.

Our thanks go out to Jason and Jeremy Bingham of Earthworks, who have been approachable and kind in their consideration of those who live anywhere within a mile radius of their business.

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Arts Council Upcoming Events Mark your calendars for our fall fundraiser!

We will be having a Monster Dash 5K Fun Run, Halloween Breakfast and Candy Walk on October 27th. The Monster Dash is $20 per participant and includes a t-shirt, swag bag and breakfast. The race will begin at 8 am. Check in is at 7:30 am. Registration is available at www. syracuserecreation.com or in person the morning of the race. The breakfast will be held from 9-11 am and will include French toast, sausage, a hash brown patty and your choice of orange juice or milk.

Cost is $5 per plate. There will also be a candy walk from 10-11 am. Kids can wear costumes and collect candy from local businesses as they walk along the sidewalk at Centennial Park. Bring your family and support the arts with this fun, family event!

The Symphony Orchestra will have a Fall Concert on Monday, October 29th at 7 pm in the Syracuse High School Auditorium. Come meet some fan favorite heroes and villains and enjoy some fun music for the whole family! Save the date for our Christmas concert on Monday, December 17th.

If you are interested in participating in the orchestra, please email orchestra@syracuseutaharts.org for more info!

Boyd Thurgood

Our choir will begin rehearsals soon. We will be learning Christmas music to perform at a Christmas concert and City tree lighting event. Please visit our website or Facebook page for more information.

Mayor Boyd Thurgood passed away on August 30, 2018; he served Syracuse City as Mayor from 1973 to 1985. While he served, Mayor Thurgood was instrumental in many projects, most notably the development of the secondary water system.

Tickets are now on sale for Aladdin Jr! Performances will be held November 14-16 at 7 pm in the Syracuse Arts Academy Jr High Auditorium.

Please visit our website www.syracuseutaharts.org for more information.

He was a proud member of the Army and served in the Korean War and worked at DDO after his service.

He was a wonderful member of his community and beloved by many. The Syracuse Police Department held an honorary escort for Mayor Thurgood to his final resting place in the Syracuse City Cemetery.

We are currently accepting letters of interest for a director for our 2019 summer musical.

Please email a letter of interest, including your experience and any conflicts from April through August to theater@syracuseutaharts.org.

Employee Spotlight-Ladd Kendall Ladd Kendall is a stellar Public Works employee of Syracuse City, working as a Facility Maintenance Technician. When Kendall isn’t at work he enjoys spending time with his horses and outdoors. “When he is not fixing things, he spends time with his family,” said Robert Whiteley. Kendall was awarded Employee of the Month for May 2018.

THANK YOU for your hard work and dedication to our City residents!

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CITY NEWS

Public Works Updates Tree Trimming Protect your trees that extend over the sidewalks and roadways from being damaged by vehicles and pedestrians. When pruning trees, remember 7-11: you must allow a clearance of 7 feet over a sidewalk and 11 feet over a street. With this clearance, it allows service vehicles such as garbage trucks, mail delivery, and street maintenance vehicles full access and increases visibility to traffic signs and street lamps on the street.

As an added bonus to you, trimming trees while the leaves are still attached to the branches will reduce the number of leaves that must be raked up off the ground in the fall.

If you need help, reach out to neighbors, church groups, scouts, or the Syracuse Serves Facebook page. Trimmings can be placed in the green waste can for curbside pickup or taken to Wasatch Integrated Waste in Layton for $5/pickup truck with proof of residency.

Storing and disposing of materials Properly storing and disposing of materials greatly reduces the potential for environmental contamination. With a change in the weather coming soon, it’s a great time to cover up, contain, secure and properly store any kind of potential pollutants to prevent it from going into a storm drain. All containers should be closed when not in use. They should be stored off the ground and under cover to be protected from the outside elements. Be sure to properly label the containers and make it legible. Any chemicals, petroleum, fertilizers should be stored with a second containment. Let us all do our part by protecting our water source.

Water Survey

The Utah Division of Water Resources is engaged in a study to determine water efficiency potential by region.

The result of this study will be new regional and statewide water efficiency goals. Your input is an important part of this process. Please fill out the following survey to help gain the regional context needed.

PARTICIPATE NOW! www.surveymonkey.com/r/localgoals

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CITY NEWS

Parks and Recreation YOUTH SPORTS JR. JAZZ BASKETBALL Registration dates: 1st Session August 1- October 6 Divisions: Itty Bitty Hoops (boys and girls Kindergarten Only), 1st grade boys and girls, 2nd grade boys and girls, 3rd/4th grade girls, 5th/6th grade girls. *Leagues will begin the end of October and run until midDecember.

2nd Session: August 1 – November 10 Divisions: 3rd grade boys, 4th grade boys, 5th grade boys, 6th grade boys, 7th/8th grade boys, 9th/10th grade boys, 11th/12th grade boys, 7th- 9th grade girls. *Leagues will tentatively begin mid-December and run until March.

Cost: Itty Bitty Hoops (Kindergarten only): $40.00 1st-4th grade boys and 1st-6th grade girls: $52.00 5th-12th grade boys and 7th-9th grade girls: $57.00 **Teams for Itty Bitty and 1st/2nd grade will be organized by the Parks and Recreation Department. Grades 3rd- 8th and 7- 9th grade girls will be organized through drafts. **9th- 12th grade boys teams must register as a team.

There's still time!

ENROLL YOUR CHILD FOR BASKETBALL!

 For more detailed information go to www.syracuserecreation.com

FUN FITNESS CLASSES FOR ADULTS

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Tues & Sat. 9:00 am • Thursday Zumba Tone 9:00 am Cost-$36 for 12 Class Punch Pass or $5/class First Class is FREE! What Are You Waiting For? More info at angiec.zumba.com  Step It Up! Mon, Wed, Fri 9-10am Work your heart, muscles and mind in this fun, energetic workout! All skill levels are welcome, we offer low and high intensity options for you to choose from. ​​​Find more

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info on Facebook at Syracuse Fitness Classes. $3 DropIn, $20 10-class punch pass, First class FREE!  Pump It Up! Tues. 6:00 am Boost your metabolism and tone your muscles with resistance training. We provide hand weights and exercise balls, you just bring your own exercise mat. All skill levels are welcome, we suggest different options.

Syracuse Community Center. $3 Drop-In, $20 10-class punch pass, First class FREE!

We’re looking for old shoes and hats for our display in the museum.

If you have any fun hats, shoes, etc from your grandparents that you don’t want anymore, bring them to the museum and we will continue to take care of them. If you have any questions, call the museum at 801-825-3633.

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CITY NEWS

City Council Meeting Summary

The City Council met in business meetings on August 14 and September 11, 2018. Detailed Council packets containing further information about the presentations that were made to the Council are available on the City’s website, www.syracuseut.com. Following is a summary of major actions taken at the meeting: August 14 Business Meeting: As part of their consent agenda, the Council re-appointed a member of the Planning Commission; appointed members to the Architectural Review Committee, the Disaster Preparedness Committee, and the Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT) Legislative Police Committee; and approved the Wilcox Meadows Phase 2 final plat (located at approximately 2750 W. 1175 S. The Council held a Truth in Taxation public hearing to consider a certified tax rate of 0.001512, which is slightly higher than the certified tax rate recommended by Davis County, but slightly lower than the 2018 certified tax rate of 0.001573. The Council also considered adoption of the final proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The Council ultimately chose to approve the 0.001512 tax rate based on the need for funding for homeless shelter facilities as mandated by Utah Senate Bill 235. The tax rate will generate an additional $55,000 to help pay for Senate Bill 235; this equates to $6.73 per year or $0.56 per month for the average residence.

The Council received information from the Davis County Library Committee regarding the addition and renovation project for the

library branch located in Syracuse.

September 11 Business Meeting: As part of their consent agenda, the Council approved a resolution amending the City’s wage scale for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.

The Council held a public hearing and approved adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budget.

The Council approved an ordinance adjusting the zoning for property located at 1600 W. 300 S.; zoning designation was changed from Agricultural (A-1) to Business Park (B.P.). The Council found that the requested zone change was in-line with the City’s General Plan.

The Council tabled a request to open the City’s General Plan for property located at 1600 W. 300 S.; the petitioner is requesting a General Plan change for 2.97 acres of the property from Business Park (B.P.) to Residential (R-3).

The Council adopted a resolution appointing Noah Steele as the City’s new Community and Economic Development (CED) Director.

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CITY NEWS

The Miss Davis County Scholarship Pageant Miss Davis County is a renowned scholarship that many women compete in each year. This pageant precedes the competition for Miss Utah. Of the seven young women that competed, two are residents of Syracuse and have been named Miss Teen Syracuse and Miss Syracuse, respectively. Brynlie Green was crowned Miss Teen Syracuse 2017 and Mariah Pickard was crowned Miss Syracuse 2017. Both have served their community through their platforms and have helped the City in numerous ways.

Pageants are often criticized, but both Miss Syracuse and Miss Davis County have high standards that include service and scholarship that set the bar high and the contestants rose to meet the challenge. “Scholarship pageants like Miss Davis County and Miss Syracuse are so important for girls in our community. We learn so many skills from participating in pageants,” said Green.

“I watched Miss Davis County 2018 be crowned, and watched her involvement in the community, and I want to have the same involvement and cause for change in Davis County.”

Many of the girls on stage on August 11 are striving toward a higher education degree and the pageant has helped them learn skills that will carry them further toward the future that they hope to see while they assist in building a strong and healthy community. “Competing in a pageant is so much more than winning a crown and sash,” said Pickard. “The Miss Davis County Pageant is a scholarship pageant ran under the Miss America Organization. The MAO is one of the nation’s largest scholarship providers for young women and the generous scholarships I have received have assisted me in pursuing my educational goals.”

“Miss Davis County is an important figure as she is meant to be a leader in every aspect. She should be inspiring people to take on the characteristics that the Miss America program teaches us: Style, Service, Scholarship, and Success,” said Green. Though the competition is fierce and the criteria strict, it builds the girls’ confidence in themselves and they help build each other. “We learn so many skills from participating in pageants, as well as from the girls that are chosen as Miss Davis County.”

Pickard was crowned 2nd attendant to Miss Davis County and 10 SYRACUSE CONNECTION // October 2018

“Miss Davis County is an important figure as she is meant to be a leader in every aspect.

She should be inspiring people to take on the characteristics that the Miss America program teaches us: Style, Service, Scholarship, and Success.” -Brynlie Green, 2017 Miss Teen Syracuse Green was given with the Social Media award. Green adds, “I encourage the young women of Syracuse to consider competing in a pageant even if they do not consider themselves a ‘pageant girl’. I have gained so much through my involvement in both the Miss Syracuse and Miss Davis County pageants. I truly believe that I am the woman I am today because of these organizations. Thank you to Syracuse City for allowing me to serve you for the past few years and I am honored to continue to represent the City I love and call home.”

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CITY NEWS

Syracuse City Information

Key Community Contacts MAYOR

Michael Gailey: 801-589-0976 mgailey@syracuseut.com

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Andrea Anderson: 801-309-1466 ananderson@syracuseut.com Corinne Bolduc: 801-529-5779 cbolduc@syracuseut.com Dave Maughan: 801-927-7752 dmaughan@syracuseut.com

Syracuse Library

Doug Peterson: 801-660-5290 dpeterson@syracuseut.com

1875 South 2000 West Syracuse, UT 84075 (801) 451-1850

Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.com

Library Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm Fri & Sat: 10am-6pm

SYRACUSE SERVICES

Passport Applications

City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 West 1900 South Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, closed holidays

Passport application processing services are offered at City Hall between 9am- 4pm, processing takes approximately 20-30 minutes per application. Walk-ins are served in the order of arrival, multiple applications and/or photos wait times may be longer. All required forms, photos and payment must be completed prior to 4pm to be accepted the same day. Applications can be found on the www.travel.state.gov website. Application fees must be paid with a Check or Money Order made payable to the U.S. Department of State. www.syracuseut.com/Passports.aspx.

Job Openings For a list of the current openings with Syracuse City, click on the 'Jobs' link on our main City page www.syracuseut.com

Fix It Requests We appreciate our citizens helping the City be aware of issues that need to be addressed throughout the City such as road repairs, street light/sign repair, park maintenance, water problems (culinary & secondary), garbage can pickup, code ordinance enforcement and even employee feedback. The City website is a great tool for providing us with notifications. The Fix-it Request link can be found on our home page at the top left hand side under Popular Pages.

Follow us on Facebook: syracuseut or visit www.syracuseut.com

City Arts Council - 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org

City Museum: 801-825-3633 Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 2pm - 5pm Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 West 1900 South Summer hours: Mon-Thurs-6am-8pm; Fri- 6am-8pm; Sat- 8am-12pm Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 South 3000 West Lady Lions Service & Social Club 801-825-1752 Lions Club - 801-719-1804 Utah Lions District 28UT (open to all) Parks & Recreation: 801-614-9660 1912 W. 1900 S. parksandrecreation@syracuseut.com Police Station: 801-825-4400 1751 South 2000 West Post Office: 801-614-9677 (Inside City Hall) Public Works Facility: 801-825-7235 3061 South 2400 West Utilities Department: 801-825-1477 Opt #2 Volunteer/Eagle Scout Projects: Tess Jones 801-614-9655 tjones@syracuseut.com Youth Council -801-643-8996

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COMMUNITY

October Calendar of Events SENIORS

Please call the Syracuse Community Center at (801) 614-9660 #1 to RSVP

Oct 29 - Professional Teaching Day - NO School

BUS TRIP Monday, October 8th (Leaves at 10 a.m.)

Fall Scenic Drive/Lunch at The Greenery Restaurant $2/per person with lunch on your own (Payment due at time of reservation)

To learn more about activities for Senior Citizens, please stop by the Syracuse Community Center for a Senior Citizens Newsletter or visit www.syracuserecreation.com

Clearfield High School Oct 2 - Girls Soccer vs. Fremont - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM and Girls Volleyball vs.

Syracuse - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Oct 4 - Girls Soccer @ Davis - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM and Girl volleyball @ Northridge - 3:30 PM to 5 PM and Girls Volleyball @ Fremont - 3:30 PM to 5 PM Oct 5 - Cross County Region One Championship @ Layton Commons Park - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Football @ Syracuse 7 PM to 9:30 PM Improv Show in The Little Theatre - 7 PM to 9 PM Oct 9 - Girls Volleyball vs. Weber - 3:30 PM to 5 PM Oct 11 - Girls Volleyball @ Layton - 3:30 PM to 5 PM Oct 12 - Football vs. Fremont - 7 PM to 9:30 PM Oct 16 - Girls Volleyball vs. Davis - 3:30 PM - 5 PM and Trunk or Treat - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Oct 17 - Cross Country State Championship @ Sugarhouse Park - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM and Football @ Bountiful - 7 PM to 9:30 PM Oct 18-19 - Fall Break - No School Oct 25 - Girls Volleyball @ Fremont 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Oct 29 - Professional Day - No School

MONTHLY MOVIE Wednesday, October 10th @ 1 p.m.

(TBA) FREE ~ Please RSVP THINK TUESDAY Tuesday, October 16th @ 10 a.m.

(MEXICAN TRAIN) FREE ~ Please RSVP LUNCH & BINGO Wednesday, October 31st @ 12 Noon Guest Speaker/Brandon Hepner from Rock Run Physical Therapy Suggested donation of $3.00/person Must RSVP by 10 a.m. on Monday, October 29, 2018 SENIOR YOGA Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8 a.m.

Available for anyone aged 50+/$1.00 or 60+/$0.50 PICKLEBALL Tuesdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Thursdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Adults/$2.00 or Seniors 60+/$0.50 AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASSROOM COURSE The AARP Driver Safety classroom course is the nation’s first and largest course designed for drivers 50 and older. You’ll learn proven safety strategies to help maintain your confidence behind the wheel so you can make new memories on the road. Plus, you could get a great discount on your car insurance!

We will be offering an AARP Driver Safety Classroom Course here at the Syracuse Community Center on Friday, November 2, 2018. The class will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a break for lunch. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members, payable on the first day of class. To sign-up, please call the Front Desk at (801) 614-9660 #1.

This class will be taught by Peter McDonough.

If you would like to receive the Senior Citizens Newsletter via e-mail, please send your NAME and E-MAIL address to paulaj@syracuseut.com

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Syracuse High School Oct 1 - Sidewalk Chalking - 5 PM Oct 2 - Volleyball @ Clearfield - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Oct 3 - Outside Movie Night - 8 PM to 10 PM Oct 4- Girls Soccer @ home vs. Fremont at 3:30 PM -5:30 PM Volleyball @ home vs. Fremont - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Game Show Night in Auditorium - 7 PM to 9 PM Oct 5 - Girls Tennis State Meet @ Liberty Park - 8 AM to 12 PM Cross Country Region One Championships @ Layton - 3 PM to 6 PM Football (Homecoming Game) @ home vs. Clearfield - 7 PM to 9 PM Oct 6 - Girls Tennis State Meet @ Liberty Park - 8 AM to 12 PM and Homecoming Dance Oct 9 - Girls Soccer State Tournament First Round Oct 11 - Girls Soccer State Tournament First Round Volleyball @ Northridge - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Oct 12 - Football @ home vs. Davis - 7 PM to 9 PM Oct 16 - Girls Soccer State Tournament Semi Finals @ Juan Diengo Volleyball @ home vs. Weber - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Oct 17 - Cross Country State Championships @ Sugar House Park Oct 18 - Fall Break - No School Oct 19 - Girls Soccer State Happy Tournament Finals @ Rio Tinto Fall Break!

Oct 27 - ACT Test

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Syracuse Jr. High Oct 1- Volleyball - Legacy @ Syracuse - 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM and Volleyball Playoffs 1st Round - 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM Oct 8 - Boys Basketball Tryouts and Volleyball - Playoffs Quarterfinals - 3:15 PM to 5 PM Oct 10 - Volleyball - Playoffs Semifinals 3:15 PM to 5 PM Oct 15- Volleyball - Playoffs Finals - 3:15 PM to 5 PM Oct 16 - Boys Basketball - Syracuse @ Bountiful - 3:15 PM to 5 PM Oct 18-19 - Fall Break - No School Oct 22-26 - Red Ribbon Week Oct 23 - Boys Basketball - Syracuse @ Millcreek - 3:15 PM 5:00 PM Oct 25 - Boys Basketball - Fairfield @ Syracuse - 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM Oct 29 - Professional Day - No School

Legacy Jr. High Oct 1 - Volleyball - Legacy @ Syracuse 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Oct 3 - Volleyball Playoffs First Round 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM Oct 8 - Boys Basketball Tryouts, Volleyball Playoffs Quarter Finals - 3:15 PM to 5 PM Oct 10 - Volleyball Playoffs Semifinals 3:15 PM to 5 PM Oct 15 - Volleyball Playoffs Finals - 3:15 PM to 5 PM Oct 16 - Boys Basketball - Millcreek @ Legacy - 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Oct 18-19 - Fall Break - No School Oct 23 - Boys Basketball - Legacy @ Farmington - 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Oct 25 - Boys Basketball - Legacy @ Bountiful - 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Oct 29 - Professional Day - No School Oct 30 - Halloween Dance - 3 PM to 4 PM Oct 31 - Boys Basketball - Central Davis @ Legacy - 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Syracuse Arts Academy Oct 3 - Volleyball Oct 4 - Cross Country Championship Meet Oct 5 - Shakespeare Festival Oct 8 - Girls Soccer Championship Oct 10 - Volleyball Oct 15 - Volleyball Oct 17 - Term 1 ends - Early out Oct 18-19 - Fall Break Oct 22- Term 2 Begins and Volleyball Oct 24 - Volleyball Oct 29 - Professional Day - No School and Volleyball Championship West Point Jr. High Oct 1 - Volleyball @ North Layton - 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Oct 3 - Volleyball - First Round Tournament - 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM

FAMILY FUN EVENTS October 6, 13, and 19 Fielding Garr Ranch Ghost Investigations Is Fielding Garr still at his ranch? Find out during our ghost investigations at Fielding Garr Ranch October 6, 13, and 19! Program begins at 8:30 PM.For information, contact caldrich@utah.gov.

October 13 Antelope Island - Public Star Party Join Ogden Astronomical Society for a public star party beginning at 5:00 PM in White Rock Bay. If you bring a flashlight, please make sure it has a red filter on it.

No white lights. For more information, contact wendywilson@utah.gov

Oct 5 - Spirit Day Oct 8 - Volleyball Quarter Finals - 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Oct 10 - Volleyball Semifinals - 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Oct 15 - Volleyball Finals - 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Oct 16 - Boys Basketball vs. Farmington 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Oct 18-19 - Fall Break - No School Oct 23 - Boys Basketball vs. Bountiful 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Oct 25 - Boys Basketball @ Centennial 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Oct 29 - Professional Day - No School Oct 31 - Boys basketball vs. Syracuse 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Syracuse Elementary School Oct 1 - Sixth Grade Orchestra - 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM, Chess Club K-6 8 AM to 8:40 AM Oct 2 - Choir - 8 AM to 8:35 AM Oct 3 - Sixth Grade Orchestra - 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM, Early Out 1:25 PM to 1:55 PM Oct 4 - Choir - 8 AM to 8:35 AM, Early Out 1:25 PM to 1:55 PM Oct 8 - Sixth Grade Orchestra - 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM, Chess Club K-6 8 AM to 8:40 AM Oct 9 - Choir - 8 AM to 8:35 AM Oct 15-17 - Red Ribbon Week, Chess Club K-6 8 AM to 8:40 AM Oct 22 - Chess Club K-6 8 AM to 8:40 AM Oct 18-19 - Fall Break Oct 29 - Professional Day - No School Cook Elementary Oct 3 - Dads and Donuts 8 AM- 8:30 AM/ Dads and Donuts 3:30 PM- 4 PM Oct 15 - Family Skate Night - 5 PM to 8 PM Oct 18-19 Fall Break - NO School October 27 Antelope Island - Annual Bison Roundup Come witness a true Western experience as hundreds of horseback riders round up nearly 700 bison from around the Island and move them north into the holding corrals. Riders begin at 9:00 am from Fielding Garr Ranch and move the herd north. Bring a can or box of food for the food bank and receive 20% off the entrance fee to the park. Food vendors, music, educational booths, and some games available to play.

Halloween Fun

Oct 26 - 5:30 PM Halloween Bash, Layton (FREE) @ Central Davis Jr. High gym.

Night events include carnival style games, pumpkin walk, costume parade & more!

Oct 22-26 - Red Ribbon Week Oct 29 - Professional Day - No School Oct 31 - Halloween Parade - 9 AM to 9:30 AM Bluff Ridge Elementary Oct 3 - 4 Parent/Teacher Conference Oct 10-11 - Box Tops Oct 18-19 - Fall Break - No School Oct 26 - Halloween Parade - 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Oct 29 - Professional Day- No School Buffalo Point Oct 3-4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences for tracks B,C and D Oct 10 - BOO to the Flu- After school flu shots for families - 3:30 PM to 7 PM Oct 18-19 - Fall Break - No School Syracuse Arts Academy (Antelope Campus) Oct 17 - Term 1 Ends - Early Out Oct 18-19 - Fall Break - No School Oct 29 - Professional Day - No School Syracuse Arts Academy (North Campus) Oct 5 - Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater Oct 10 - Family Math Night Oct 17 - Term 1 Ends - Early Out Oct 18-19 - Fall Break - No School Oct 22-26 - Red Ribbon Week Oct 29 - Professional Day - No School Sand Springs Oct 10-17 - Red Ribbon Week Oct 12 - D Track Goes Off Oct 15 - Welcome Back A Track Oct 18-19 - Fall Break - No school Oct 22 - PTA Reflection Entries Due Oct 26 - PTA Carnival Oct 27 - Surf ’n Swim Pumpkin Dunk - Cost $1 ($2 tube rental) - 7 PM to 10 PM in Layton and Pumpkin Palooza Family Fun Fest - 12 pm to 8pm @ Davis County Fairgrounds - Face Painting, Balloon Twister, Twinkie Eating Contest, and more Lagoons Frightmares Cherry Hill Scary Hill-1325 S Main Street, Kaysville, Black Island Farms-3178 S 300 W, Syracuse Pack Farms Halloween Fun packfarms.com1700 W Glover Lane, Farmington Black Island Farms 3178 S 300 W, Syracuse

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Art Activities Monday Fun Day PHOTO WALL DECOR

BY MELISSA SPELTS

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found this project on Pinterest a few years back. Having pictures of your family in your home is so fun but can be quite expensive, especially if you try and keep the photographs up to date. I don’t know about you, but my kids grow like weeds. I love this approach because it is inexpensive and I can update the photos as often as I like.

I originally used Staples and had a great experience. On various websites they suggest you call ahead and make sure they offer this service. Some printers do not like printing pictures on engineering paper because it doesn’t hold up as long, but I have had great success with it and I typically want to replace the photos before they wear out. I called our local Accucolor Digital Printing shop and they said they are happy to offer this service, plus the gal I spoke with was so sweet and helpful. The Prices are good and the color prints are great!

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• Foam boards • Scotch tape

Since they are so inexpensive, you could add holiday specific pictures in your home to create a more personal touch to your decorating. You could showcase your kids trick or treating, Thanksgiving activities or pictures in last year’s Christmas jammies.

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Step 3: Fold the print around the foam board.

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you after you have it printed to Walmart or Target and holding it up to the foam boards so you can buy the right size. You will want the print to overlap on all four sides so the picture goes all the way to the edge. You will fold the print around the foam board and tape to the back. If you do the largest size, you will need to tape two foam boards together to reach that size.

MAKING YOUR PHOTO 3 Place it on a table or clean surface face

down. Put the foam board on the inside and gently fold the corners over the board tightly. I used regular clear scotch tape to hold them down. Turn around and voila, you’re done. We hung ours up in our house using tiny nails and hammered them into the wall, or rested them on shelves.

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Monsters Among Us?

BY RYAN SPELTS

Have you ever been hiking out away from civilization and had the eerie feeling that you are being watched?

The hairs stand up on the back of your neck, there is a too-calm silence in the surrounding area. SOMETHING IS OUT THERE. SOMETHING IS WATCHING. Some would say it is probably just in your head, others might say it is maybe a predator like a lion or bear nearby. But in Utah mountains, it could be something else…Big Foot!

You might think it a farce or the imagination of some who aren’t all there. Those who have experienced these things are 100% sure that they have seen or encountered the creature. Do you believe?

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retelling, you can feel it. The following are Big Foot stories retold by those who have had them. They are local big foot experiences from Utah. I am only using first names in the stories to keep it simple and protect identities. Many of these stories came from an interview I had with local Big Foot enthusiast, Dave Carver, and some videos he produced on YouTube called Dave’s Bigfoot Show, look it up if you would like more information.

THE SIGHTINGS...

Scare Canyon:

rning back to Bob, an avid hunter, was ironically retu ikered area, mon lly loca a in camp after deer hunting of a deep edge the on ding stan was He Scare Canyon. fence wire ed barb ravine and was looking across for a his of Out rn. retu his that would give him bearing for path a up ing com ture crea a peripheral vision, he saw with liar fami very g bein d, stare He ne. out of the ravi red many things animals of all sorts having encounte register what not d while out hunting, his brain coul of the ravine out path the up ed he was seeing. It walk got to the top the not realizing Bob was there. When it took off running creature turned and looked at him, ed again. It was look and about 10 paces and stopped describes it, Bob as and r colo in very tall and chestnut y. After awa s yard 0 75-8 t abou only graceful. It was ing runn off looking at Bob, this Big Foot then took gait nor e strid its e, fenc again and when it came to the it like e fenc that over ed pass changed, it just ran and y and awa ght strai s yard 200 t abou ran It wasn’t there. into the trees. Bob then turned and went over a hill and s and has never ntain mou has spent a lot of time in the . since nor re befo seen anything like it

Layton:

A quick search online, reveals quite a few videos from local locations all along the Wasatch Front. One is a video shot from a rooftop in Layton. The man was looking for deer and saw something strange. He quickly turned on his recorder to watch a large humanoid walking across an open section of the hillside. It appears to take large steps and though size cannot be determined, when the video zooms out for a minute, you can see how large the creature is from a distance.

It stands out quite clearly. Is it Big Foot?

North Ogden Divide:

Driving from the Ogden Valley over the North Ogden Divide one night, David, Jamie and Nick saw something crossing the road ahead of them.

It was very tall and hairy and appeared to be Big Foo t. Nick who was driving thought someone had to be playing pranks on the road so he rolled down his wind ow and hollered at the person to “Get Out Of The Roa d!” At which point the creature turned and looked at them and everything went silent. Jamie said the hair on the back of her neck went up and David seeing it from the back seat, said it was dark, hairy and very tall. The natu ral look of the hair and body meant it was not a costume . They were in such shock by the encounter that they didn’t even talk the rest of the way down the mountain, just cold, dead silence.

They even struggled to talk about the incident afterwards.

Logan Canyon:

to go visit In 1990, Dusty, Kurt and Clint decided y. They Valle en Ogd the from n Utah State in Loga Logan ugh thro n dow and back the nd drove arou needed Kurt , ntain Canyon. Near the top of the mou d over pulle they so and y badl to relieve himself quite p grou The ds. woo the in room to go to the bath ous nerv a had spread out to do their business. Kurt ed start He tion. stutter when in a stressful situa other two to loudly stutter, "Bi-bi.bi.big…" The finger and ted poin his of tion direc followed in the the scattered up on the hillside a ways off among hairy and tall, pines was a large, two legged, g. They alon king wal re brown man-like figu plete awe com in tes minu 5 for ture watched the crea were they use and silence. They didn’t feel fear beca day mid was it but far enough away to not worry and in a secluded part of the canyon.

What do you think?...

LOCAL LEGENDS OR A REAL SASQUATCH? I don’t know. It is still unclear. I have to agree with some doubters who ask, why haven’t we seen the bones of the dead? While I also have to acknowledge when I hear these stories, many from very sane and respected individuals from the community, there is a consensus to be reached that Big Foot may just be out there lurking in the dark, watching us in the silent areas of the woods. With the advancement in video technology and the nearly universal ownership of smartphones, I am excited for the day when Big Foot runs across someone with a 4K capable video camera that can put this whole thing to rest. Until then, if you see monsters this October, they are likely just kids in costumes. However, if you spend some time in the mountains …

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The History of Halloween

BY MELISSA SPELTS

Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Halloween in America? Halloween originated in Ireland and Scotland as part of the Celtic religion.

They called it “All Hallows Day” celebrating it on November 1st. This holiday is still celebrated there as it is here in America. In rural areas they light bonfires as they would in the days of the Celts, and all over the countryside children get dressed up in costumes and walk the neighborhoods trick or treating. The Celts believed that this was a time when the veil between the ghost’s world and our world was thin. They brought the holiday to the United States in the 1900s.

Why do we say “TRICK OR TREAT?” I always thought we were giving our neighbors the right to say, “do a trick for me and I’ll give you a treat”. This is not the case. In Ireland, the phrase was a subtle suggestion that if a treat (candy) was given, then the child would not perform a “trick” on the owner’s house. I like my way better.

The phrase “Trick or treat” came to America as families migrated here.

Trick or treating paused during World War II because of sugar rations.

After the war was over it came back in full force and is still done today.

What are your favorite Halloween traditions? We like

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Monsters in The Great Salt Lake

BY CHRISTY FRAZIER

Is it possible for a lake that covers approximately 1,700 square miles and has a maximum depth of 33 feet to harbor a monster or two?

The Great Salt Lake with its haunting desert landscape and brine shrimp has encouraged a barrage of myths, legends, and mysteries for hundreds of years. Stepping back in time to July 13, 1877, the Salt Lake Herald newspaper printed a story about a monster that had been seen on the north shores of the Great Salt Lake.

A group of men, who worked for Barnes and Company Salt Works, were working around dusk when they heard strange noises coming from the lake moments before a large creature with a body like a crocodile and the head of a horse emerged from the water. It let out a deep bellowing noise and chased the men up a hill, where they hid until morning. When they returned the next day, they found large overturned rocks, the ground was torn up, and tracks from the creature were imprinted on the shore.

One of the men, J.H. McNeil, claimed that the beast was about 75 feet long and was like an alligator, but much larger.

There are other stories of monster sightings too.

In the 1840’s, a man known only as Brother Bainbridge reported seeing a monster with a body like a dolphin swimming in the lake near Antelope Island, the largest island in the lake.

FACT OR FICTION? Stories of monsters that lived in the Great Salt Lake started as early as Native Americans were here.

Early Native Americans tell stories of the “Water Babies.” The long-ago stories describe the Water Babies as being the size of a human and look like mermaids, with their long, black hair, and fish tails. They make sounds that mimic a crying baby, but the innocent sound is used to lure victims to the water, where the victim is captured and dragged down into the depths of the lake never to be seen again.

The Great Salt Lake is an incredible body of water with a unique history. Did these monsters really exist or were their stories created to entertain people? Who knows for sure, but one thing we do know is that the Great Salt Lake will always be a place full of fun mysteries that will never be solved.

One of the men, J.H. McNeil, claimed that the beast was about 75 feet long and was like an alligator, but much larger.

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S YOUR PLAN COSTING YOU TOO MUCH? IS YOUR PLAN STILL THE RIGHT PLAN FOR YOU? The wrong plan can cost you plenty of money even if the plan has a $0 premium.

The 2018 Annual Open Enrollment Period is from October 15th through December 7th. During this window, you have the opportunity to switch your plan if needed. Because Medicare has so many parts, and can often be confusing, expert advice is helpful to make sure you have the lowest overall cost.

You can choose from Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D. Original Medicare consists of: Part A - Hospital Insurance, and Part B - outpatient and physician services. Part C combines Parts A & B and usually offers more benefits. Most also have a Part D component which is prescription drug coverage.

Call Chuck to make sure your plan is right for you.

Unfortunately, Original Medicare can leave you at considerable financial risk but there are ways to lessen your personal financial risk. One of these is through a Medicare supplement and standalone prescription drug plan (Part D). This can limit your out-of-pocket expenses, but there are substantial premiums associated with Medicare Supplements, sometimes called Medigap, and standalone prescription drug plans.

Another solution to help control costs is Medicare Advantage. It combines Part A and Part B and usually Part D and is administered through private health insurance companies. Some have

low premiums and can sometimes even have $0 premiums. These plans are typically offered by Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO’s) or Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO’s). This means that they have a network of providers that accept their insurance. If you go outside the network, you will most likely pay more.

These plans are required by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), to cover all the same benefits that Original Medicare covers.

However, they may also cover additional benefits.

These benefits can include dental, vision, transportation, and wellness benefits such as a gym membership, acupuncture and more.

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BOOST YOUR HEATING EFFICIENCY WITH THESE TIPS

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f you’ve lived through a Utah winter, you know that even when it’s unseasonably warm for a stretch, you still need an effective heating system to get you through. As such, we hope that each year you invest in maintenance for your heater to ensure it operates as effectively and efficiently as it should for as long as it should.

But is there anything else you can do to use your heater more affordably? Heaters can only maintain so much efficiency and work so well, even with regular tune-ups, so you may think there’s a limit to how much you can save. But we have some tips that will help you get the most efficient performance you can get from your heater. Even making some small changes can reduce your energy costs.

Should You Upgrade Your Heater?

If you have a heating system that’s 15+ years old, it’s going to start experiencing issues. Soon you won’t be able to expect it to perform efficiently at all. If your budget allows, we recommend looking into a heating system upgrade for an immediate effect on efficiency.

Efficiency and Comfort Boosting Tips • Replace Your Thermostat: If you still use a standard thermostat, consider upgrading to a digital thermostat. Taking this one step further we advise installing a programmable system that ensures you have total control over your home’s temperature, allowing you to use your heater more efficiently. Additionally, setting your thermostat a little lower can help improve efficiency too—you could go from setting your home to 72° when you aren’t there to 68° or so.

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• Adjust Your Vents: Adjust your vents to

25% closed to create pressure. This pressure increases the flow out of the register to a higher velocity. The air then is pushed further into the room and circulates better. This creates a more comfortable room. This also reduces hot and cold spots in each room.

• Schedule Maintenance: We mentioned this

above, but it can’t be understated! Scheduling maintenance on an annual basis—or biannual, if you have a year-round heat pump system— ensures that our professional technicians have the chance to thoroughly inspect, clean, and adjust any parts to help your heater perform better.

• Filtrite filters: We do not recommend Filtrite

filters. They are over restrictive and create low air flow in the duct system. If you want higher efficiency filter you might want to look at installing a 4” media style filter.

• Return Air vents open: Make sure all your

Return Air vents are not blocked and are cleaned regularly. This will allow for better air flow in each room.

• Run your furnace fan all the time: Perhaps

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THINGS THAT MAKE YOU CRAZY AFTER AN ACCIDENT! AUTO INSURANCE 101

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1. Finding out something is not covered by your policy: Two of the biggest issues after even a basic auto accident are Towing/Emergency Roadside Service and Rental Car Reimbursement while your vehicle is being repaired. Neither of these coverages are expensive, but since they are not required on an auto policy people often don’t add the coverage and don’t realize it until they need the coverage. It can make things very inconvenient when you do NOT have coverage after an accident.

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cover for the back, a bed liner, a bug guard and side rails so my wife is able get in and out easier.

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None of these are factory items and are added on after the purchase.

ARE YOU AWARE THAT IF YOU WERE IN AN ACCIDENT THAT THESE ITEMS MAY NOT BE COVERED? Typically the auto policy will cover only factory equipment, unless you add coverage for your aftermarket additions by listing them or adding an additional dollar amount to your policy. If you don’t, there is a good chance your accessories are not covered like you think they are. The cost to add more coverage is much less than you might think. On my own truck, I have added $1,000 in accessory coverage and the cost is $15 a year. I have a client that has a 2011 Jeep with $11,000 in accessories. The added cost to have this covered is $220 a year, a small price to pay so that you can be fully restored to your original vehicle or something similar.

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BUSINESS

American Prestige Roofing

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Business: Roofing Address: 2387 S 450 W Clearfield UT 84015 Phone: 801-603-2408 americanprestigeroofing.com

ometimes you just want the job done right.

When Ken Wilmot started American Prestige Roofing in 1991, he decided to make sure to do things right.

Born and raised in Utah, Ken worked for a roofing contractor during high school and beyond, learning the trade. He moved to Washington for a short period to learn welding which was in huge demand at the time.

Realizing he didn’t enjoy the work, Ken moved back to Utah and decided to start his own roofing company.

American Prestige Roofing was born and then in 2001 Ken brought in his brother Steve to be his partner and they have grown an incredible company.

There are two things at the heart of their business: treating people right and doing quality work that they can stand behind. Ken and Steve choose to hire differently than most roofing companies. Every one of their

Ken Wilmot cares deeply about treating his customers well and delivering quality work.

employees are United States citizens. Ken says this costs him more in wages but it is worth the expense. The crews just perform differently than most roofing companies.

He says the most common comment of surprise he receives from customers is how clean their work is. Most roof replacements make a huge mess in the yard of the customer, yet American Prestige does not. They are extremely clean, you often cannot even tell they have been there when they leave… other than the nice new roof, of course.

One of the new trends in the market right now is roofing companies that claim they will re-roof a house in one day. Ken says this is a problem. The craftsmanship suffers when the jobs are rushed. It only takes three days to do things right and it is worth the extra two days. American Prestige’s focus is offering a quality warranty. He said most new roofs come with lifetime materials warranty from the manufacturers. The problem is manufacturers can void the warranty if the labor is

deemed insufficient. This gives them a wiggle-out clause that could come back to haunt some homeowners who are left with a problem roof that is no longer covered. That is why Ken and Steve decided to match the manufactures warranty with their own Lifetime Labor warranty as well. He truly believes in standing behind his work and delivering the value the customer deserves.

His 36 years in business and nearly perfect Google reviews are a testament to his ability to deliver on his promises.

In speaking with Ken I noticed he is a man of principles. He hires legally, he pays his people well, he does clean, quality work that he stands behind and he believes in treating people right. He loves our country and honors the men and women who serve in our armed forces. In fact, I am honored to have done business with him and to have had the opportunity to learn about American Prestige.

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FOOD

OCTOBER RECIPES

Halloween Night Favorites

SIMPLE AND FAST CHILI RECIPE

By Breanna Hart

Everyone has their own traditions, especially when it comes to holidays. Halloween is no different; some people carve pumpkins, or go over to a family member’s house. My family’s tradition for many years was going up to my grandma’s house and having her chili, then going trick or treating the rest of the night. I grew to absolutely love Halloween and look forward to it each year. Halloween quickly became my favorite holiday and now fall, in general, reminds me of my grandma’s chili.

It may be a simple recipe, but it’s a recipe that has brought our family together on Halloween for many years now and I think that’s all that matters.

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This chili will warm up the kids before trick or treating!

1 lb ground beef 1 onion, finely diced 1 (8 ounce) can of tomato sauce 1 (15 ounce) can of kidney beans 1 packet of chili seasoning 1 cup of water In a medium sized pot, brown hamburger.

Add diced onion and cook until onion is translucent.

Add tomato sauce, kidney beans, water, and chili seasoning. Let simmer for 30 minutes and then serve immediately. (We like ours with Fritos).

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Shredded Cheese Tortilla Chips Sour Cream Jalapeños-sliced Olives Cilantro Chives Onions Avocados

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RAISED DOUGHNUTS

By Cheryl Humphries When Cheryl was a little girl her mom made donuts on Halloween and she loved it. When she became a mom she wanted to carry that tradition on for her family. Her children have grown up but they still come to grandma’s and help make donuts for the neighborhood. They make 200 to 300 donuts every year. When we heard about this a few years back we had to try them for ourselves.

Seriously so delicious!

Dissolve 2 T. yeast in 1/3 C. warm water with 2 T sugar.

In large bowl combine:

2 C. scalded milk, cooled to lukewarm

4 T. butter

1 C. mashed potatoes, packed

4 T. sugar

1 ½ tsp. salt

2 eggs well beaten

1 tsp. lemon flavor

Who doesn't love a fresh, warm doughnut?

Add yeast mixture and 3 C. flour. Beat until smooth. Enough remaining flour to make soft dough (about 3 cups).

Cover and let raise until double in bulk, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Punch down. Divide dough in half, roll each portion on floured board to ½” thickness. Cut with doughnut cutter. By the time you have rolled out all the doughnuts, the first ones will be ready to fry. Fry in 375 degrees on both sides until golden brown.

Vanilla Glaze: 2 C. powdered sugar ¼ C. boiling water 1 tsp. vanilla

FAVORITE FINISHINGS Classic vanilla glaze is always a winner, but these delicious flavors are a hit!

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MAPLE GLAZE

2 C. powdered sugar 3 T. milk 2 T. maple syrup 1/2 tsp. maple extract Beat together until smooth.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE

1 ½ C. powdered sugar 4 T. unsweetened cocoa powder 3 T. milk or water 1 ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract Beat together until smooth.

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PLACES the dry heat. The temperature at the river was 8-10 degrees cooler and there was a beautiful green grass-like fern that spread across the river side and ran up the hills.

Looking into the river I could see hundreds of bright red Kokanee Salmon all swimming silently along the very clear water. The water isn’t high either, from

KOKANEE SALMON

a few inches to a foot or two max. They line up and find a spot where they lay and fertilize eggs, all at the same time. It is quite remarkable and the color of the fish is stunning.

Hiking the Causey Reservoir

If you are careful and don’t startle the fish, they will just hang out and do their thing.

Please stay out of the water or you will crush the little fish eggs that they have laid and are trying to protect.

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very mid-September, the salmon at Causey Reservoir lay and fertilize eggs, turning a beautiful vivid red as they swim upstream. We hiked around the reservoir to see the fish, and I think it’s a fun hike every family should try to do.

Here’s how to find the stream.

Though the window of their spawn is likely over by the time you read this, you can plan it for next fall. Well worth the hike.

You can also reach the spot if you have some human-powered watercraft, such as a paddleboard or kayak.

Cross the bridge that leads to the dam which holds Causey Reservoir in place, then take the road to the very end. There is a small parking lot and a trail head that will start you down a dusty trail along the back side of the lake. The first few hundred yards are a long, barren hill side that can either be somewhat close to the water or quite a bit above, depending on how much water the lake has that year. Once you turn the corner, you are in for a beautiful hike along the water and through forested areas. The trail will be well traveled in September as it is a storied experience to go see the Kokanee Salmon and is well known by many. The peak of the spawn is mid-September so if you want to make the trip set a reminder for next September.

The hike is about 2.2 miles and it is not technical. Our 7 year old son made it just fine. We even saw two moms that looked like sisters walk along the trail with 3-4 kids each, all of which seemed to be under 10 years old, and they made the hike no problem. The hike is picturesque and there are some views that are simply breathtaking. Bring a camera for sure.

In the last stretch before you make it to the spot, you will start to descend from a higher area and will come down into a canyon thick with brush, before turning back toward the lake and an inlet river. When I first walked out into the inlet area, I was taken back by how green and cool the area was. This September has been particularly warm and dry, so we were hot when we arrived and much of the shrubbery was browning from

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