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April Fool’s Day is the 1st day of the month. Since I was small, I was taught that on this day harmless acts of jest are supposedly welcome. My earliest recollection was when at the age of five my mother told me it would be funny to ask my kindergarten teacher for some “sky hooks.” Poor Mrs. Schaffer tried so hard to understand what a five-year-old could possibly be calling a ‘sky hook’ and didn’t laugh like mom said she would. Finally, after many attempts to understand, I explained that it was April Fools’ and no hook could be held by the air in the sky. I am glad she had a sense of humor. My former boss wasn’t quite as understanding the April 1st I put up caution tape around the parking lot at 5 a.m. and signs that said, “Closed for parking lot re-striping.” Still, there were many laughs as no one was hurt by parking on the street and walking in that April Fools’ morning.
No day of the year is immune from acts that do cause harm or attempt to deceive a person out of their earnings. April is also the season when many tax scams start to pop up. Last month a scam ran through the area where people were called on the phone and told that our police department had warrants out for them and asked them to pay a fine over the phone or face arrest. We quickly got the word out that it was a SCAM. We would never attempt to serve a warrant over the phone or collect a fine in such a way. Many quickly saw through this scam, but every day criminals get more and more creative in trying to cheat people. Criminals use the information found online to try to add credibility to such scams. A reference they found online about you, or a friend they saw on your social media adds a familiar detail that may make the scam sound more credible.
A best practice is that anyone asking for money over the phone should be able to provide you with some documentation. Don’t be afraid to ask for details, documents, and/or verification before you pay. There should always be another option to pay. If you know whom you are paying for a service, you know the kind of service you’ll get. If something doesn’t sound right, maybe you shouldn’t take chances. Check email addresses and other details that may appear off. The police, the IRS, your doctors, etc., never ask for payment in Bitcoin or gift cards. Threats of arrest or immediate consequences if you don’t pay before you get off the phone are a sure sign it is a SCAM.
I don’t want to see anyone, particularly our citizens fall victim to scams, fraud, or criminal activity. Some scams seem obvious. Some are harder to detect. Be safe. Be wise. Keep your jokes harmless to all. If someone is injured or defrauded, it isn’t a joke it is a crime.
Mayor Dave Maughan
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The City Council held its regular business meeting on March 14, 2023. Here are some of the significant actions taken at the meeting:
• Authorized the Mayor to execute an amendment to the garbage hauling contract with Robinson Waste to cover inflationary cost increases.
• Adopted an amended Consolidated Fee Schedule, adjusting various fees charged by the City.
• Waived room rental fees at the Community Center for the North Davis Communities That Care Coalition meetings.
• Approved the Council’s affirmation of the City’s Municipal Wastewater Planning Program self-assessment.
• Amended the city code, adjusting regulations related to the noise ordinance related to snow removal activity.
A monthly update on new builds
The City’s new park maintenance facility is taking shape, located just north of the equestrian park on 2400 West. The contractor is still installing some utility lines, and the HVAC ducting is now being installed inside the building and is about ready for framing.
The building will eventually comprise approximately 12,500 square feet, with administrative and locker
• The Council also discussed other items, which can be viewed on the City’s website at syracuseut.gov/AgendaCenter
The next regularly scheduled City Council meetings are to be held on April 11th and April 25th at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Residents may attend in person, via Zoom, or may watch online via YouTube. Stay informed about City Council meetings and agendas by subscribing to the City’s Notify Me list here: syracuseut.gov/list.aspx
The city council normally meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are being held in person and are also available on Zoom and YouTube. Public comment is welcome.
room space for staff, vehicle and equipment maintenance bays, and storage space.
The new building will greatly enhance the efficiency of the city’s park maintenance operations.
The building was funded largely through the sale of other land, and no additional debt was needed to finance the project.
Before secondary water is turned on in May, please remember to close your valves to prevent flooding situations. This month is a good time to prepare your sprinkler system, clean your filter, and make repairs. Do not turn the city valve on or off. It is recommended that you install your own shutoff valve and filter if you don’t already have one.
Excavation permits are required for any work that is performed inside the city right-of-way (i.e., road, sidewalk, park-strip) that requires cutting asphalt, concrete, or excavations deeper than six inches. Examples may include widening a drive approach, repairing underground utilities, and so forth. Permits can be obtained at Public Works and online on our website.
Remember to call 811 for Blue Stakes before you start installing fences, landscaping, sprinklers, RV Pads, accessory buildings, swimming pools, trampoline pits, or anything that requires digging. It is a state law to contact Blue Stakes of Utah at least two full business days prior to any digging to have all utilities marked. Some utilities are located in backyards. Please be aware that if Blue Stakes is called for a project on or near your property, utility companies and city employees may need to enter your backyard to mark the utilities in that area. This increases safety awareness to you or your contractor by knowing where underground utilities are located so they do not risk damaging utilities. Blue Stake requests may also be submitted online at www.bluestakes.org.
Flushable wipes are not dissolvable wipes. Just because you CAN flush it does not mean you SHOULD flush it. Even wipes labeled as “flushable” can lead to toilet clogs and pipe blockages. Please dispose of flushable wipes in the garbage to avoid possible sewer back-ups.
BY ELIZABETH NAJIM
Our employee spotlight for this month is Kadi Jacobsen. Kadi is a Human Resources Specialist for the city who specializes in recruitment and wellness. She started working at Syracuse in September 2022. She works with the city's Hiring Managers to oversee and complete full-cycle recruitment. This includes preparing, sourcing, screening, selecting, hiring, and onboarding.
Kadi has her bachelor’s degree from Western Governors University in Business - Human Resource Management. A local Syracuse native, Kadi enjoys hanging out with family, doing yoga, and reading.
Thank You Kadi for your hard work and dedication
BY SHIELA WORLEY
Jazz Band is in need of more musicians They perform at the North Ogden Jazz Festival in June and Syracuse Heritage Days. Dust off your case and come play with us on Tuesday nights! For more info contact info@syracuseutaharts.org
“Songs of the Stage” will be held April 10th at 7:30 p.m. at Syracuse High School, with vocalists performing songs from Mama Mia, The Greatest Showman, Hamilton, Broadway Medley, Fiddler on the Roof, West Side Story, and Singing in the Rain.
DON’T MISS THIS CONCERT!
The SCAC’s Junior Theatre Summer Bootcamp is coming June 13-23! Registration begins May 1st on our website www.syracuseutaharts.org. We are in need of a camp director and other volunteers to help run the workshop classes. If you have skills in theatre you would like to share, such as acting, directing, tech, design, prop making, improv, choreography, etc., that you would be interested in teaching during our camp or any other way to volunteer, please email a letter of interest to info@syracuseutaharts.org.
Crews continue to work on the walls of the future West Davis Highway bridge over 2000 West. We’ll be taking little soil off the top of the bridge in this area in a few months. We’ve piled up additional dirt beyond what will be needed for the bridge supports so the ground settles before they build the bridge. We had to do this in several locations along the highway because western Davis County has soft ground since it’s a former lakebed.
The SCAC’s fundraiser, The Battle of the Bands originally planned for this Spring and has been moved to Fall. See our website for more details coming soon.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more SCAC updates and information @scac utah
On Bluff Road, crews have been working on storm drains. Syracuse City is working on water lines in this area through the end of the year in this area as well. Exciting things are happening on Antelope Drive. The pedestrian underpass is starting to take shape. Crews will start working on the West Davis bridge over Antelope sometime this month. The beams that we’ll place here are over 200 feet long!
We have a lot of paving to get to this year. Of course, we need the weather to warm up a bit. We are crossing our fingers that we can start paving in early April. We’ll start at the north end of the project between 3000 West and the SR-193 extension in Syracuse.
Construction Zones may contain Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, brothers, Sons Daughters, Please Drive Safely
Lots of fun programs to join!
Date: Saturday, May 13th
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Founders Park
Cost: Free
Pitch Hit & Run Info:
Ages 7-14
Divisions–Baseball and Softball
Jr. Homerun Derby:
Baseball: 12U & 14U
Softball: 14U & 16U
Camp Syracuse Registration: May 1 - June 30
Your child will make new friends, enjoy arts and crafts activities, and fun games. Space is limited, so sign up today.
Days: Tuesdays - Wednesdays
1st Session: July 11-July 27 (9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
2nd Session: July 11-July 27 (12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
Place: Syracuse Community Center
Tennis Camp Registration: May 1 - June 4
Limited space, so sign up soon! More information can be found online.
Jr. Pickleball Camp Registration: May 1 - June 4
Limited space, so sign up soon! More information can be found online.
May 1 - June 4
Registration for Storm Football will be done online again this year. Register and pay online at www.syracuseut.gov. Parks and Recreation staff will contact you to sign up for a date and time each participant will come to the Community Center to show documentation and receive equipment.
To complete registration, participants will need to show a recent physical, proof of medical insurance or insurance waiver, proof of grade, and proof of Syracuse residency (Syracuse City Utility Bill).
May 1 - June 25
Leagues: 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th-9th grade, 10th-12th grade (bring your own team).
May 1 - June 25
Leagues: Little Kicks (must be 3 as of Sept. 1, 2023), Pre-K (turning 4 as of Sep. 1, 2023), Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th-9th grade. All leagues are co-ed.
*Register participants in the grade they will be in for the 2023-2024 school year.
The Syracuse Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Founder’s Park on Saturday, April 8, at 10 a.m. SHARP! Children 11 years of age and younger are welcome to participate. The Easter Bunny will be available for picture-taking with the children. Accommodations for special needs children will be available.
For more detailed information, and registration on these, and other programs visit www.syracuseut.gov
Move your body with one of our fitness classes. The FIRST CLASS IS FREE!
STEP IT UP! Mon. & Fri., 9 a.m.
First class free | $3 drop-in / 10-time punch pass $20
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.
SENIOR CITIZEN YOGA Tues & Thurs., 8 a.m.
Available for anyone aged 50+/$1.00 or 60+/$0.50
(FREE with membership to the Syracuse Community Center)
This class teaches movements to strengthen muscles, improve balance, and help increase mobility for people who are challenged by arthritis, or the stiffness that comes with age and/or injury.
HIGH FITNESS Wed., 9 a.m.
First class free | $5 drop-in / 10-time punch pass $30
PUMP IT UP! Tues. at 9 a.m.
First class free | $3 drop-in / 10-time punch pass $20
Boost your metabolism and tone your muscles with resistance training. We provide hand weights and exercise balls, you just need to bring your own exercise mat. All skill levels are welcome. We suggest different options, so you can work at your own pace.
Find more info on Facebook at Syracuse Fitness Classes
Many of you probably have visited our beautiful Jensen Park. Over the years many domesticated pet animals, ducks in particular, have been abandoned here.
This spring, the city has added new educational signs at Jensen Park. The signs educate visitors about the dangers of feeding bread to waterfowl, both for their health and the water quality. We know many of you enjoy feeding the waterfowl at Jensen Park, the signs also include alternative things to feed such as oats, cooked rice, duck or chicken food, and even corn.
The signs educate visitors that abandoning domesticated pet animals, such as ducks, is a crime and punishable under Utah animal cruelty laws. Domestic pet animals, such as ducks, geese, and rabbits, are not equipped to survive in parks or in nature. Jensen Park was created to help humans connect with nature and wildlife and is not a place for abandoning domestic pet animals.
If you have questions, please reach out to Wasatch Wanderers at wasatchdwaterfowl@gmail.com
Need a date night, girls’ night, or a treat for yourself? Come enjoy our paint night, where you will receive easy to follow, step by step instructions to create your own beautiful art!
Date: April 21st: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Community Center
Ages: 14 and up
Cost: $30- All supplies are included
Summer Days
Date: May 12th: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Community Center
Ages: 14 and up
Cost: $30- All supplies are included
We hope these signs encourage positive changes and help maintain the beauty and health of our parks.By Brigham C. Young – Syracuse
In 2007, former governor Michael O. Leavitt said, “Everything we do before a pandemic will seem alarmist. Everything we do after a pandemic will seem inadequate. This is the dilemma we face, but it should not stop us from doing what we can to prepare. We need to reach out to everyone with words that inform but do not inflame. We need to encourage everyone to prepare, but not panic.”
That is the purpose of this article. Please participate in our annual Preparedness Exercise from April 15-22 – see last paragraph.
Much of the text for this article is taken directly from the website - www.shakeout.org/utah. I encourage you to go to the website for additional information, ideas, and help. You can register to be counted and serve as an example to others that you are better prepared.
Utah has experienced damaging earthquakes in the past and geologic evidence indicates that earthquakes larger than any experienced locally in historical time are likely in the future. 90% of Utah's population lives in active earthquake zones. We all must become better prepared for major earthquakes, and practice how to protect ourselves when they happen. The purpose of the ShakeOut is to help people and organizations do both.
The next statewide Utah ShakeOut is a DRILL planned for April 20, 2023. This exercise is NOT predicting an earthquake to occur. This encourages
every person who works, lives, and plays in Utah to participate in the earthquake drills at work, school, or home, practicing earthquake safety and other aspects of their emergency plans.
The DRILL is pretty simple. At 10:15 a.m., wherever you are at that moment—at home, at work, at school, anywhere—you should Drop, Cover, and Hold On as if there were a major earthquake occurring at that very moment, and stay in this position for at least 60 seconds. This exercise would be a great opportunity to incorporate additional training or more extensive drills. The primary goal of the ShakeOut is to get your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes – wherever you live, work, or travel. Use the ShakeOut as an opportunity to learn what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. Visit www.earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps for tips on how to prepare, survive, and recover.
In the event of an actual emergency, local areas in Syracuse will activate the Rapid Disaster Assessment Program (RDAP). That was the topic for last month’s article. If you missed it, please go back and read the article and participate in our annual Preparedness Exercise from April 15-22 by watching this 9-minute video–www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyVL2koZvks
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Mon - Thur 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri & Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
For a list of current openings and sign up for job alerts with Syracuse City, visit syracuseut.gov and select hover over the Government tab and click on ‘Employment Opportunities’.
We appreciate our citizens who help the city to be aware of issues needing addressed such as road repairs, street light/ sign repair, park maintenance, water problems (culinary & secondary), garbage can pickup, code ordinance enforcement, and employee feedback. The city website is a great tool for providing notifications. The Fix-it Request link can be found on our home page by clicking on the REPORT A CONCERN icon.
Green waste recycling is a voluntary program for curbside collection of green yard waste. The charge for green waste is $7.43 monthly and can be added to your utility bill by calling the utilities department at 801-825-1477, option 2. Our green waste season begins on April 1, 2023, and continues through November 30, 2023. Green waste is collected on the same day as your regular garbage day by a truck designated for green waste.
Passport application processing services are offered at City Hall between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Processing takes approximately 2030 minutes per application. Passport acceptance services are by appointment only. Please call 801-825-1477 to schedule. All required forms, photos, and payments must be completed prior to 4 p.m. to be accepted the same day. Applications can be found at travel.state.gov website. Application fees must be paid with a check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State. More info at www.syracuseut.com/passports
www.syracuseut.gov
MAYOR
Dave Maughan: 801-624-9652 dmaughan@syracuseut.gov
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Lisa W. Bingham: 801-725-2300 lbingham@syracuseut.gov
Jennifer Carver: 801-430-8844 jcarver@syracuseut.gov
Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.gov
Seth Teague: 951-515-6423 steague@syracuseut.gov
Paul Watson: 801-750-4059 pwatson@syracuseut.gov
SYRACUSE SERVICES
City Arts Council: 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org
City Hall: 801-825-1477
1979 W. 1900 S.
Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Closed Holidays
City Museum: 801-614-9674
Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 2-5 p.m.
Community Center: 801-614-9660
1912 W. 1900 S.
Summer hours: Monday–Thursday, 6 a.m.- 8 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m.- 8 p.m. | Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fire Station: 801-614-9614
1869 S. 3000 W.
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.gov
Police Station: 801-825-4400
1751 S. 2000 W.
Post Office: 801-614-9677
(Inside City Hall)
Public Works Facility: 801-825-7235
3061 S. 2400 W.
Utilities Department: 801-825-1477 Opt #2
Volunteer/Eagle Scout Projects: Lesley Draper 801-614-9655
ldraper@syracuseut.gov
Youth Council: 801-643-8996
Eva Butler is a senior at Clearfield High School. She is an excellent student who challenges herself academically with AP and CE classes. Being a peer tutor has been one of her favorite experiences at Clearfield as “it was a great opportunity to get to know the sweetest kids and cheer them on as they reached their goals.”
Eva loves being part of the Falcon Family because everyone is so united and has the best spirit. She has enjoyed being involved in student government where she has learned to work with others, as well as worked to create a great environment for everyone at CHS. She plans to attend Utah State in the fall to study social work.
Tanner Lewis is a senior a Clearfield High School where he has enjoyed being part of the cross country and track teams where your teammates become like family, and the coaches put in so many hours to help the athletes succeed. Like many Falcons, Tanner’s favorite part, “is the amount of school spirit we have, and the fact that I get to participate in that and be part of it.”
Tanner’s favorite class has been communications, because who doesn’t enjoy a class about talking, but the topic really is interesting as well. After graduation, he is planning on serving a mission for his church and then attending college.
“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.”
—George Sheehan
Contact Danielle Arana 801-395-4640
All Elementary, Jr. High, and High Schools
Apr 3-7: Spring Break
SYRACUSE HIGH
Apr 8: Track Meet Taylorsville 8 a.m.
Apr 11: Baseball 3:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis Fremont 3 p.m.
Softball 3:30 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse Layton 4:30 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse 4:30 p.m.
Apr 12: Baseball Davis 3:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer 3:30 p.m.
Apr 13: Girls Golf Davis Park 8 a.m.
Boys Tennis Farmington 3 p.m.
Softball 3:30 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse Roy 4:30 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse 4:30 p.m.
Orchestra Festival Concert preview 7 p.m.
Apr 14: Track Meet Farmington 3 p.m.
Baseball 3:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer 3:30 p.m.
Apr 17: Girls Golf The Barn 1 p.m.
Apr 18: Baseball 3:30 p.m.
Softball Farmington 3:30 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse Farmington 4:30 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse 4:30 p.m.
Apr 19: Region Large Choir 2 p.m.
Track Meet 3 p.m.
Baseball Layton 3:30 p.m.
Apr 20: Girls Golf Valley View 12 p.m.
Boys Tennis Davis 3 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse 4:30 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse Weber 4:30 p.m.
Apr 21: Track Meet Woods
Apr 24: Track Meet
Apr 27: Spring Dance 3 p.m.
Apr 28: Hawaiian Dance
Recital 6:30 p.m.
LEGACY JUNIOR HIGH
Apr 11 & 17: Track Meet
Apr 17-22: Basketball
Tournament 5 p.m.
Apr 27-28: Musical Review 7 p.m.
SYRACUSE ARTS ACADEMY
Apr 19-21: Musical Performance 6 p.m.
Syracuse Community Center
1912 W. 1900 S. Syracuse
Apr 26: Track Meet Weber 3 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Apr 27: Boys Lacrosse 4:30 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse Fremont 4:30 p.m.
Baseball Ridgeline 6:30 p.m.
Apr 28: Boys Soccer 3:30 p.m.
Apr 29: State Solo & Ensemble, State Chamber Choir Woods Cross Track Meet Davis 8 a.m.
Prom 7 p.m.
SYRACUSE JR HIGH
Apr 13: Track Meet
Apr 21: Chalk Run 3:15 p.m.
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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Tues: Story Time 10:30 a.m.
Wed: Story Time 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Fri: Play & Learn 11 a.m.
ACTIVITIES
Apr 3: Beyond Books–Scribbles w/ Scribes 6:30 p.m. Learn the processes of medieval calligraphy and illumination.
Apr 7: After Words Book Club The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh 7 p.m. Call Branch Mgr. to attend virtually.
Apr 11, 25: Chess Night 6 p.m.
Apr 12: Tween Book Bunch 4 p.m. Frankie & Amelia by Cammie McGovern or Harvey & the Collection of Impossible Things by Garret Weyr. For 4th to 6th graders.
Call 801-614-9660 to register
Apr 4, 18: THINK TUESDAY
Play Mexican Train, Three to Kings, Tri-Ominos, Nada, and Yahtzee. Bring your favorite game. FREE 10 a.m.
Apr 12: Monthly Movie “Elvis” 1 p.m.
Apr 18: Monthly Bus Trip Antelope Island State Park – Tour Historic Fielding Garr Ranch. Bus will leave Community Center at 12:45 p.m. Call for reservations.
Apr 20: LUNCH & BINGO
12:30 p.m. Suggested donation $3
Must RSVP by noon on April 18
Apr 13: LEGO® at the Library Come build, create, explore, and imagine with fun LEGO® challenges! 6:30 p.m.
Apr 17: Beyond Books Young Adults (Tweens, Teens) “You Betta WORK!”
6:30 p.m. Teens will get tips on how to find a job, how to interview for a job, important job skills, and how to keep a job once they have one.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 a.m.
FREE with Syracuse Community Membership ($0.50 for age 50+ $1 for 60+)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m.–Noon
FREE with Syracuse Community Membership (Adults $2 Seniors $0.50)
To learn more about activities for Senior Citizens, please stop by the Syracuse Community Center for a Senior Citizens Newsletter or visit www.syracuseut.gov
Clearfield Community Concert Band
Welcoming new members!
Rehearsals every Tuesday at Clearfield Community Art Center 7–8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: Clearfield Community Choir 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Spring session Ages 15 – Adult. Free
Apr 7, 14, 21, 28: The Improvables Bountiful Davis Arts Center 9 p.m.
Family-friendly improv. Each show
is custom-tailored to the audience that night, so you never know what to expect – and neither do we! $6
Apr 7: Wi-Fi(ve) Woodwind Quintet Davis Arts Council 6 & 8 p.m. Five talented and experienced musicians who have come together to form a fresh and exciting chamber ensemble in Northern Utah. Our beautifully rich and sonorous sound, coupled with our outstanding musicality and professionalism, is absolutely guaranteed to knock your socks off! Small stage series, seating is extremely limited, first come, first served. Free Apr 7 – 8: Layton Spring Home Show. Davis Convention Center. See the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living, and more! Save BIG on all your home improvement projects and meet face to face with local and national vendors! Free
Apr 8: Syracuse City Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m. sharp! Founders Park. Ages 11 and under
Apr 13: Musicfest Concert Bountiful Davis Arts Center 7:30 p.m. The highest caliber local and regional musicians, performing a wide variety of music genres, including classical, jazz, folk, and traditional music from cultures worldwide. $15
Apr 15: South Weber Model Railroad Club 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Canyon Meadows Park, South Weber. Hitch a ride on a 1 ½” scale model train! Event is free but donations are appreciated. Weather permitting.
Apr 20: Clearfield Community Band The Cowboy Concert, North Davis Jr. High 7 p.m. Free
Apr 26: Burger Stop Free Cruise Night at Burger Stop, Gentile St, Layton 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. A FREE Classic Car Show: featuring JC Hackett, Oldies Music, lots of sweet rides, fantastic foods, and friends! Every 4th Wednesday, April thru October.
Apr 29: OAS Star Party Antelope Island 6 p.m. Free event, regular park entry fees apply.
BY KENDAL RAE
Since 2007, a Utah-based nonprofit organization, Building Utah Youth, has been committed to investing in the future of Utah’s communities. They do this by utilizing the Teen Leadership Breakthrough program, which teaches youth leadership qualities. Through team-building exercises, self-reflection, and collaboration, teens become empowered to create positive change within themselves and the world around them. Often, the youth who are nominated to the teenage leadership program are in need of a gentle nudge to find direction in their lives or to build self-confidence. Other times, the participants are good students and fine athletes, yet they still need some lessons on leadership qualities in order to focus their potential. Many people can identify a teenager like these mentioned. You may have even been this type of teenager! Imagine how your life would have been impacted by a program like this. Past program director Jamie Johnston said, “What about the kids that are doing good and want to be better? There are no programs for them.
Our program reaches a different group of kids: taking good kids and helping them see their potential. We help them take those skills and characteristics that they already know and build upon them. If they always do what they’ve always done, they will always get what they’ve always got. We help them step outside of their comfort zones in a big way!”
This program is committed to building a better future for Utah by offering transformative opportunities to youth who may otherwise be overlooked. They create collaborative relationships with the participants resulting in the development of personal integrity, youth leadership skills, and reverence for humankind.
Building Utah Youth is open to all teenagers between the ages of 15 to 18 who live in Utah. They strive to provide all students with the youth leadership skills they’ll need to become our next generation of thoughtful, responsible leaders.
My 16-year-old daughter Laney was a scholarship recipient of the program last fall. In her experience,
JENSEN
“Our program reaches a different group of kids- taking good kids and helping them see their potential. We help them take those skills and characteristics that they already know and build upon them.”
she stepped outside of her comfort zone and gained valuable life and leadership skills that will serve her throughout her education and career. It changed her perception and value of herself and her abilities. The parent class that my husband and I were able to attend in conjunction, was incredibly empowering and emotional. It helped us develop our relationship and understanding of each other on a much deeper level.
Building Utah Youth provides the only youth leadership programs available to teenagers in our beautiful state of Utah. BUY serves all of Utah—with camps at Daniel’s Summit and UTABA, and growing every year. The summer courses ensure each teen leaves with improved confidence and personal development skills that are invaluable to becoming the best versions of themselves when they reach adulthood.
Building Utah Youth functions on the RIPPLE EFFECT—Respect, Integrity, Passion, Personal Power, Leadership and Enthusiasm. All the activities and lessons center around these principles.
BUY has been empowering our youth with free leadership training to those who have been nominated by teachers, coaches, and community partners, facilitated through dynamic team-building exercises and other fun
youth-oriented activities. BUY holds a fundraising gala in the fall each year with the goal of raising enough money to fund these leadership camps free of charge. Currently, they are also raising money in hopes of opening their own building that will enable them to hold many more classes and programs for many more youth. This type of investment in our youth is actually a reinvestment straight back into our community.
The impact of teenage leadership training is immediately seen in our schools and the teenagers’ home lives but will have longitudinal benefits in our businesses and communities. As anyone who has experienced these leadership courses in the past will tell you, this type of training gives the individual a chance for self-reflection and personal growth. These training techniques will lead a person to a sense of public stewardship and personal accountability, producing crucial facets of character that cultivate over a person’s lifetime. Further, the entire community benefits because empowered youth become responsible, capable adults and citizens. Youth participants can go back after going through the program to be a part of the leadership team and be a teacher.
They also produce a monthly podcast called The Empowering (YOU)th Podcast with personal and family stories about experiences in the program. You can find it on Apple or Amazon Podcasts. One of those stories is about the Weber County family of Jamie and Tucker Doak. The Doak family has been forever changed by Building Utah Youth and the company it originated from, Rapport Leadership International. Both Jamie and Tucker have gone through the adult leadership programs and two of their kids have graduated from the youth program. Jamie has loved every minute of her 8 years of service on the board, watching the kids learn and grow.
We invite you to learn more about BUY so that you can help find youth who can benefit from what they offer. Their goal is to have the youth of Utah be within the ranks of dynamic people who make a positive difference in the world, and by nominating a teen, you will be, too. By Building Utah Youth, they are building a better Utah.
To nominate a teen, contact Jamie at buildingutahyouth@gmail.com or for more information visit buildingutahyouth.org.
Having a dozen eggs in your fridge at any point in time seems to be a way to flex these days. But even if you don’t have eggs, or you don’t want to use them if you do have them, you don’t have to actually use them in baking. Use a substitute!
Thekitchn.com did a test where they initially made two batches of a basic vanilla muffin recipe. One with egg as it called for and one without. Then they tried common egg substitutes trying to see which substitute would get them the closest back to the original muffin with egg. We listed the best substitutes from highest rated to lowest.
1/4 cup carbonated water = 1 egg
Muffins baked with carbonated water were almost indistinguishable from muffins baked with egg!
There was almost no difference in taste and structure compared to the original muffin made with egg. The tops were a bit more crisp and darker.
1/4 cup mashed banana = 1 Egg
There was a definite banana flavor and the muffins were a little gummy compared to the other muffins.
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce = 1 egg
The applesauce made them a bit more chewy, but very moist. Also the tops of the muffins didn’t get as crisp during baking. It also gave it a sweeter and a slight apple flavor.
off the shelves.” They carry chakra candles and many varieties of aromatherapy and meditation candles.
Each and every one holds a particular expertise and value. Introducing our Amazing and Talented Crew Members
Front Row
Chandler– CM
Alexis– CM
Middle Row
Amber– CM
Faith– CM
Back Row
Joey– OMA
David– Owner
Braxton– CM
Jerry– Gen. Manager
Not Pictured
Timothy– David's Brother
Dallon– Inventory Control/ Warehouse Manager
Vickie– CM
Bryson’s is one of Weber County’s most unique and popular businesses. Stone and crystal enthusiasts, jewelry shoppers, rock hounds, and fascinated browsers, all flock to the shop on a regular basis.
“We love our customers,” says General Manager Jerry. “They make us happy and bring energy to our store. When you come here for the first time, it’s like a party.” Many shoppers enjoy the selection of hundreds of gemstone bracelets, in all sorts of varieties. Sterling silver and gemstone stacker rings are also very popular. As interest in their inventory has increased, the pace of new shipments has gotten more frequent. “We used to get large shipments every 6-9 months, and now we receive them every 3, in order to keep up with the demand.”
Bryson’s is known for carrying an enormous inventory. How do you choose? It can be difficult when they offer so many options. “Your instincts are good,” Jerry suggests, “Decide on something that calls to you. We’d love to help you find the perfect thing. A trip to our shop is an opportunity to escape the negativity of life, and enjoy the vibe and energy here.”
Lapis Lazuli
Royal stone that carries the vibrations of one’s inner “king” or “queen”. It stimulates the third eye and psychic centers, activating the higher mind and psychic abilities. Lapis is also a stone of self-knowledge, reflection, and communication of truth.
Rainbow Moonstone
heart and focuses on the spiritual path. This allows a wealth of blessings to come into one’s life, connecting the Emerald with prosperity. It is a stone of inspiration, patience, and unity, promoting successful love relationships.
Bloodstone
Can instill courage and protects us from our own dangerous desires. It is a strong healing stone that balances the base, navel, sacral, and heart chakras. It can help one see the good in changing life patterns. It can restore love and friendships by helping one develop selfless conduct and a renewed bright outlook on life.
Fluorite
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If you are looking for Tarot Cards, Bryson’s is a great source. “We have over 500 different decks available for you to browse through,” Jerry promises. “Our huge selection of candles also fly
Spreads the prism of energy through the aura, cleansing the senses and psyche and bringing a joyful feeling. It is said to be a stone of protection that blocks negative energy before it can affect you. This is the most powerful stone in the Moonstone family and can help align and ignite all of the chakras.
Emerald
Stone of love, kindness, and affinity to one’s Divine nature. It inspires an open
Highly protective and stabilizing stone, useful for grounding and harmonizing spiritual energy. Fluorite increases intuitive abilities, links the human mind to the universal consciousness, and develops a connection to Spirit. A popular stone among energy healers, Fluorite can also clear the aura of mucky energies.
Our day-to-day is often filled with errands, work, and commitments of some sort. Rushing here and there, making our own history. But what has come before, and even sometimes forgotten, occasionally gets recognition with a historical marker.
Syracuse City is home to 21 out of the 34 located in Davis County, most of which are located on Antelope Island, but the two in town, you have most likely driven by countless times. The Old Emigrant Road historical marker is located at 2500 South Bluff Road. It marks the northern trail used by emigrants traveling from Salt Lake City North to the Idaho junction of the California Trail. The road was attractive to travelers—it was void of hills and sand for wagons. The route also provided easy access to feed and
water for livestock. Syracuse residents used the road to travel amongst the surrounding communities, north, and south. Located near 1891 W. 1700 S., there is a historical marker commemorating the Syracuse First Social Center. Syracuse pioneers began farming and erecting homes from 18721876, but in order to worship and socialize, they traveled to Kaysville and Farmington. In 1885, the community erected the first social center. It was a one-room frame building and used as a school, church, and community social center.
Nineteen markers are on Antelope Island. And they are not to go unnoticed either. They are mostly congregated near the Fielding Garr Ranch, and the Frary Homestead. The ones near Fielding Garr Ranch commemorate the use of bailers, combines, and sickle mowers, and the ranch itself. The Frary Homestead markers
commemorate the island life of the Frary Family, all commemorating the history of Antelope Island.
So, if Spring Fever is in full bloom for you, take a drive, a walk, or a bike ride, and take in some local history from a historical marker.
We are always looking for great history articles. Email your stories to sabrina@connectionpub.com, and we may just feature them in the magazine.
Syracuse First Social Center
The sun is out, the birds are singing and we have springtime sweets on our minds! This month we’re sharing three unique treats that are perfect for your sunny parties, spring showers and Easter celebrations.
By Hailey Minton
Adapted from mybakingaddiction.com
1 cup shelled pistachios, very finely chopped, divided
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanillaW extract
2 8-oz. containers of frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3.4-oz.) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
2 1/2 cup whole milk
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. Mix together 1/2 cup pistachios, flour, granulated sugar, and butter until you have a crumbly dough. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes. Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the next layer. Prepare the cream cheese layer by mixing the cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar until it is smooth. Use a rubber spatula to fold in one container of whipped topping. Spread it evenly onto the crust. Next mix the milk, 1/4 cup of pistachios, and the two pudding mixes together and allow to thicken for 5 minutes before spreading it onto the cream cheese layer. Lastly, top with the remaining container of whipped topping. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of pistachios just before serving.
Serves 12
3 ½ cup Corn Chex cereal
3 ½ cup Cheerios
1 ½ cup pretzels
10 oz. Peanut M&M’s
10 oz. Milk Chocolate M&M’s Fun Easter Sprinkles
16 oz. vanilla almond
Bark (8 squares)
This is such a fun recipe for an easy but yummy Easter treat. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Grab a bowl and pour in your Chex Mix, Cheerios and Pretzels (we used the sticks but the mini pretzels would be fun too), and set aside.
Place your vanilla almond bark in a microwave safe bowl and heat it up for 30 seconds at a time. Stirring in between until the chocolate is melted. Pour into your bowl of chex, cheerios and pretzels. Once everything is coated pour everything from the bowl onto your cookie sheet and spread out. At this point your melted almond bark will not be too hot to melt the M&Ms so you can pour those into your pan and mix them up. My favorite part is next adding the sprinkles. This really is a yummy combination of flavors. The greatest part of this bunny bait is that it is open to your imagination. If you see something in the store that you think would be a fun addition then try it!
by Crystal Rappleye
Cake
3 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
3 cup sugar
5 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 Tbsp. Pure lemon extract
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
Glaze
¼ cup butter, softened
1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
1-2 Tbsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. lemon zest
2 Tbsp. water, if needed to make glaze thinner
Mix all ingredients together until smooth and pour over warm cake. Add flour, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl and set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time until well blended. Add flour mixture and milk alternately, ending with flour mixture blend well after each one until batter is smooth. Add lemon extract and zest and blend well. Pour into a greased and floured bunt pan or just use a baking spray that has flour in it. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until tests done. Cake is done when you poke it with a toothpick, and it comes out clean. Take cake out of oven, place the cooling rack over the top of cake, turn upside down and remove pan.
Hundreds of thousands of students are actively enrolled in high schools around the state of Utah. After they graduate, each will lead a different life.
Some of these students will be straight off to pursue the next level of their education, others may go straight into the workforce; the options are endless. No matter what path they take, every individual will make a mark of their own in this world.
Daxton Faddis is graduating from Syracuse High School this year. Although it’s the end of his high school journey, he already has the wheels in motion for his future. He has been a star athlete throughout high school and plans to continue at the collegiate level by playing football as a preferred walk-on for Southern Utah University. However, he doesn’t plan to stop here. While at SUU, he is going to study Physical Exercise Sciences. From there, he is going to pursue a career as a chiropractor or go into physical therapy. He attributes a lot of his preparedness to athletics as they have given him structure throughout life and taught him valuable lessons. Daxton’s favorite part of preparing for his future through athletics has been the relationships he
has made along the way. Throughout this journey, he has also learned important problem-solving skills. An example of this is how he has had to learn to balance his schoolwork with his rigorous athletics schedule. Daxton believes that the effort he has put into his education and athletics has properly prepared him to be ready to leave his unique print on this world.
This spring, another student at Syracuse High School, Kenzie Page, will be graduating with her associate degree. After graduation, she plans to attend Weber State University with her whole tuition covered as she will be on their debate team. From there, she will double major in Criminal Justice and Political Sciences. She plans to earn her bachelor’s degree after two years and pursue law school after that. Her goal after her education is to become a state or federal prosecutor and eventually become a judge. Kenzie has her sights set high on her future endeavors. To
prepare, she has participated in debate all throughout high school. She started out doing public forums, a two-versustwo debate, where she placed at state in both 2021 and 2022. Kenzie worked her way to be elected as the debate team captain this year as a senior. She was also a part of the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) and the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) clubs where she participated in business law and ethics, taking first place in 2022. Kenzie has formed her passion for law, saying, “I’ve found something I really love to do.” She believes that everything she has done so far has prepared her for college. From there, she plans to leave an impression on law. The possibilities are endless.
Everyone has a different idea of what they want to do with their future.
Syracuse High senior, Easton Douglas, has prepared for a wide range of careers as he has focused his time and effort on powerlifting and learning how to take care of the body. A junior, Emma Barton, has taken certified nursing assistant courses to prepare for careers in the medical field. The future is bright as every student will go their own path in life and will accomplish great things. Daxton Faddis shows his excitement as he says, “I’m ready to go out into the real world and see how successful I can be.” From law to medicine, the options are unlimited for these young individuals to make their mark.
“The future is bright as every student will go their own path in life and will accomplish great things.”
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Unlike gold coins, which can only be liquidated at coin stores, Goldbacks are liquidable wherever they are accepted.
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This means the values are interchangeable (you can exchange a 1:25 GB for 5:5GB or 25:1GB).
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They have security measures included like layered gold, a negative image of the front on the back, individual serial numbers, a government-grade border, background inscription, and more.
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You can get GoldBacks locally for the Best Price at GunsAmmoPreparedness, located at the Weber County Sports Shooting Complex. We are inside the 50yard range building. 2446 Rulon White Blvd. Ogden or call us at 801-695-1920.
Whether you are interested in buying gold in case the worst should happen or just want to have gold in reserve that is spendable, Goldbacks are an amazing currency that can be used today and in the future. It is actual gold. Each Goldback denomination has a unique artist's rendering tied into the state of origin, in our case, Utah. They are beautiful and unique.
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Dessert: Pistachio Bars
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
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Baked Salmon
Served with Quinoa with a side of Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Waffles Maple
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Steak with a side Baked Potato
