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The holiday season is upon us in Syracuse, a time of traditions, reuniting, and giving for many, a time we reflect on the past and prepare for the new.
As a city, we experienced changes. The shape of our city is changing with new roads, new types of housing, and new businesses preparing to serve the people. We have faced challenges like steep inflation, lingering pandemic effects, and ongoing drought. For some people and some changes, it can be exciting. It is expected that not everyone is excited about so many adjustments. Some changes certainly have been unwelcome. We face them because we have no other choice.
It would be fair to say that we all can find something around each that gives us pause. In addition to all the things we face together, there are certain challenges faced by each of us individually. Some face issues surrounding family, friends, and neighbors. Some face financial challenges. Some among us face health challenges, either mental, physical, or maybe both.
When I was working my way through graduate school, one of my assignments was to manage guest lectures to the University. I recall a lecture that addressed being in the public eye. The individual spoke and noted that it is easy for performers, entertainers, public role models like athletes, and other public figures to feel a physical drain at times, a depression that manifests as doubt, lack of confidence, or fatigue. Speaking to this crowd, the lecturer noted that when all eyes seem to be looking at you, it is easy to get down and feel like you don’t measure up. The advice given was simple, and I have since been able to apply it universally. If you ever feel you don’t measure up find someone less fortunate in any way and give of yourself. Give of your time, your talent, your patience, and your compassion. It can mean everything to someone that you tried. Your level of talent, training, or expertise isn’t a factor for those who would go without were it not for you.
If you ever feel you don’t measure up, find someone less fortunate in any way and give of yourself. Give of your time, your talent, your patience, and your compassion. It can mean everything to someone that you tried.
Statistics say that emergency rooms are busier on holidays. Suicide helplines get more calls at Christmas than any other day. For whatever reason during our season of giving, there are many around us who suffer, whether they show it or not. My message is to find a way to give of yourself this season. Giving oneself isn’t limited to those who have financial means, specific talents, or abilities.
Make your neighborhood better by being a better neighbor and not complaining online about the quality of your neighbors. Brighten someone’s day rather than telling the world how someone cast shade on you. If you ever feel in need, give to someone else in need. Nothing heals oneself faster than giving to another.
Mayor Dave Maughan
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 interests.
On October 25th, the council had a joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency work meeting where the council:
• Heard a presentation from a Rocky Mountain Power representative regarding tree pruning/ removal procedures for Rocky Mountain Power.
• Discussed a Redevelopment Agency incentive for Don’s Meats parking lot improvements.
• Heard a presentation from Councilwoman Carver regarding the impact of the D.A.R.E. program on the community.
• Discussed a proposed zoning text amendment in Syracuse City Code Section 10.125 pertaining to the Sensitive Overlay Zone.
• Reviewed responses to the city’s Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering Services.
• Reviewed responses to the city’s RFP for landscape design and aesthetic improvements for West Davis Corridor project.
• Discussed preparations for future strategic goal planning and the November city council meeting schedule.
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.
You may have noticed that, directly east of Smith’s/ McDonalds, there is a new project under construction. The project will feature 6,000 square feet of commercial building with four tenant spaces. The building will feature two drive-through windows. The tenants for the building will be Jersey Mike’s, Jet Pizza, Scenthound, and Twisted Sugar. The residential component of the project includes 54 units of rental townhomes. They will be a mixture of two- and three-bedroom units. The townhomes will rent for around $1,600 per month. The project is being built by Wright Development Group.
Garbage Collection: The green waste season ended on November 30th and will resume again on April 1, 2023. Beginning December 1st until the end of March, green waste containers may be used for regular household waste
Christmas Tree Pick Up is Monday, January 9, 2023. Live Christmas trees need to be placed on the curb by 6 a.m. on January 3rd for pick up. All lights and ornaments must be removed, and the tree must be placed on top of any snow.
Frozen Water Pipes: Freezing outdoor temperatures can cause water lines to freeze. Here are a few simple precautions to avoid burst pipes: insulate exposed pipes and hose bibs; disconnect garden hoses; seal leaks; let water drip overnight; open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks near exterior walls or near cold air returns.
Winter parking regulations began November 15th. Remember that overnight parking is prohibited on the street from 12-6 a.m. and remains in effect until March 15th. Parking on the street is also prohibited any time when it is snowing. Parking violations will be enforced with fines (Ordinance 11-20-050). Take time to ensure your vehicles have parking space in a safe location off the street without blocking sidewalks. Please share the city code with neighbors and guests who may be unaware.
Good Things to Know When it Snows: As we prepare for snow, please be cautious, slow down, and help others as you commute this winter. To allow the Public Works Department to remove snow from the roads in a timely manner, please remember to do your part to help us with snow removal operations by not parking in the street (Ordinance 11-20-050) and not pushing snow into the street (Ordinance 4-5-160C). Violators are subject to a fine. If you store large quantities of salt or de-ice products outside, remember to keep them in a covered container.
Sewer Drains: Help fight fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from clogging the sewer pipelines. Absorb grease with paper towels. Wipe out greasy dishes, pots, and pans before washing. Allow grease to cool and harden prior to placing it in the trash.
Our employee spotlight for this month features Shay McGuire. Shay is a paramedic and firefighter with the Syracuse Fire Department. She has worked with the city for the last six years. She started out as a seasonal firefighter and hopes to stay with Syracuse Fire for the rest of her career. Originally from Kaysville, she went to Davis High School and currently lives in Syracuse. When Shay isn't working, she loves to spend time outdoors fishing, hiking, and camping.
THANK YOU all for your hard work and dedication to the city of Syracuse!
The Syracuse City Arts Council would like to express our gratitude to all who participated in our Junior Theatre production of Mary Poppins Jr.! We have an amazing amount of talent in our community. Thank you to all the cast members, their families, the production team, and other community members who helped make it “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”! We especially want to thank our sponsors at Young Automotive Group and AAA Access Storage for their support.
We are thrilled to announce the remainder of our 2022 season:
Dec 5: Syracuse Symphony Christmas Concert & Sing-A-Long at SHS 7:30 PM
Feb 27: Syracuse Symphony Concert
Mar: Battle of the Bands (date TBD)
Apr 10: Syracuse Symphony Concert
June: Jr. Theater Camp (dates TBD)
July: Summer Musical 'FREAKY FRIDAY'
We are currently seeking volunteers for our summer musical production team. Please send letters of interest for director, assistant director, choreographer, and music director to info@syracuseutah.org. Include any previous experience and conflicts you may have April-July. If you are interested in helping in any other capacity, please send a letter of interest stating how you would like to be involved. This is a great way to be involved in and promote the arts within our community!
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He will be riding through the streets on Saturday, December 17th, starting at 9 A.M.
The Syracuse Annual Toy Drive has just begun. The toy drive will run from December 1st to December 14th.
Syracuse City is partnering with Syracuse elementary schools to create a list of students who are in need this Christmas. All donations will be accepted at Syracuse City Hall. Please drop them off inside City Hall in our toy donation bin. All donations must be new and unwrapped. The donations will be distributed to the parents of the children just before Christmas. In previous years, the toy drive has been a huge success with many students’ wishes fulfilled. This is because or our awesome Syracuse residents!
Because this is a busy time of the year for Santa, he will be following a pre-designated route. Please go online to www.syracuseut.com to see his route.
Santa is coming to Syracuse!!
He will be riding through the streets on Saturday, December 17th, 2022 starting at 9:00 A.M. Because this is a busy time of year for Santa, he will be following a pre designated route. Please go to www.syracuseut.com to see his route. Just a reminder Please do not call 911 for Santa’s location.
Just a Reminder – Please Do Not Call 911 for Santa’s location.
If you can donate even a small gift, please come to City Hall and be someone’s Santa this year. The donations will go to students age 5-12 in Syracuse.
Instructor: Sheila Worley
Location: Community Center
Ages: 10 and up
Cost: $40 per session (all supplies provided)
When: Each session will be 4 weeks on Wednesdays
Time: 3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Three Sessions Available
1. January: Watercolors
2. February: Acrylics
3. March: Imitate the Greats
For more information or to register, visit www.syracuseut.gov
Adult Fitness
When: Every Wednesday Time: 6:10 a.m.
Cost: First class is free $5 drop-in 10-time punch pass for $30
STEP IT UP!
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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 info on Facebook at Syracuse Fitness Classes
When: Monday & Fridays
Time: 9 a.m.
Cost: First class is free $3 drop-in 10-time punch pass for $20
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, so you can work at your own pace.
Where: Syracuse Community Center
When: Tuesdays Time: 9 a.m.
Cost: First class is free $3 drop-in 10-time punch pass for $20
BY PATRICK CARROLL
Lastly, consider medical issues. High-strength pain killers require a prescription. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen will be in great demand as people will have to get off their couches and use their muscles. Antibiotics could save your life if you get an infection but are hard to get in stock because a prescription is necessary. It may be wise to store as much life-sustaining medication as possible, even if you must pay out-of-pocket instead of going through your insurance company. So, now that we have survived the initial collapse of society and life has kind of settled down to a dull roar, let's prepare to get things back to normal. Dang, I forgot chocolate!
It's been months since the total collapse of society. The financial upheaval that had been predicted for years has finally come true. Banks have closed and paper money has become worthless. All stores have been wiped clean after the unrest, and people are surviving on what they stored in their homes. Gold and silver held their value for a while until people started running out of life-sustaining/enhancing items. Bartering has become the new unit of exchange, as people desire things that have become scarcer. Luckily, you planned ahead and stored items that are now in high demand.
The previous scenario may not come to pass in our lifetimes, but if so, what should we store? Think about what you would need to survive: food, water, heat, and medicine, among other things. The law of scarcity and desire will determine an item's value. Also, take the item’s shelf life and size into consideration when bartering.
Let's start with food. Because everyone typically eats every day of their lives, food will go extremely fast, especially processed foods that must be rotated regularly. Store grains, legumes, honey, and salt, among other things, that have a long shelf-life and can be traded for fresh things such as vegetables or eggs. It's almost impossible to store enough water to last a family more than a few weeks. The ability to purify large amounts of water by using chlorine granules or charcoal filters will become essential. Drinking unclean water invites disease and sanitation issues that can kill you.
Heat will be most important in wintertime. Burning wood gives off smoke that can cause issues. The ability to cook and have light will also be necessary. Kerosene, butane, propane, and candles are alternatives, but special care must be given to avoid fires and asphyxiation. Solar ovens are a great way to cook without depleting fuel supplies.
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Our children go through many developmental stages, from the moment they are born to the time they leave our home. As parents, we try to provide our children with as many skills as possible to be able to live life as adults. During these last two years, many Utah youth and families have been impacted by the worldwide pandemic known as COVID-19. The Student Health Risk and Prevention (SHARP) survey provides insight into the mental health issues emerging among our youth, including but not limited to isolation, screentime, and sleep. In Davis County, 4 out of 10 kids report having depressive symptoms, which we define as feeling sad or hopeless continuously in a two-week period (SHARP, 2021). In mental health and substance use prevention, we know that the presence of one caring adult in a child’s life can make the difference.
North Davis Communities that Care (CTC) coalition has selected to use EveryDay Strong as an evidenced-informed workshop to educate parents and adults on what they can do to help children with anxiety and depression. EveryDay Strong was
created by United Way of Utah County in collaboration with local experts on anxiety, depression, and psychological wellbeing. The framework uses Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs to teach people how they can be that caring adult in a child’s life, whether it be as a parent, neighbor, teacher, or friend. EveryDay Strong takes adults step by step on how to create resilient children in their lives, starting with addressing physical needs and moving through safety, connection, and confidence, allowing them the opportunity to thrive.
Visit EveryDayStrong.org to learn more about this framework or to register for a free upcoming workshop near you, visit dbhutah.org/everyday-strong.
North Davis Communities that Care is happy to take this workshop into the community at no cost. If your church, workplace, school, or organization would like to host a workshop contact Viviana Felix, vivianaf@dbhutah.org.
Check us out on Facebook @NorthDavisCTC
Dave Maughan: 801-624-9652 dmaughan@syracuseut.gov
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Lisa W. Bingham: 801-725-2300 lbingham@syracuseut.gov
Located at 1875 S. 2000 W. in Syracuse.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone: 801-451-1850
Our holiday hours will be Wednesday, December 7th through Wednesday, December 21st, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will also be open Saturday, December 10th and 17th, from 9 a.m. to noon. Closed Sundays. Please DO NOT leave packages in the lobby or in the Post Office unattended.
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.
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
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
All Elementary, Jr. High, and High Schools
Dec 21-Jan 3: Winter Break-No School
SYRACUSE HIGH
Dec 2: Boys Basketball RHS 7 p.m.
Dec 2-3: Girls Basketball Morgan Fri: 3:30 p.m./Sat: 10 a.m.
Dec 3: Swim S. Davis Rec Ctr. 8:30 a.m.
Dec 6: Swim Surf ‘n' Swim 3 p.m. Boys Basketball Woods Cross 7 p.m. Girls Basketball Woods Cross 7 p.m.
Dec 9: Girls Basketball Bingham 7 p.m.
Dec 13: Swim Clearfield Aquatic Center 3:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball Lone Peak 7 p.m. Girls Basketball Syracuse High 7 p.m.
Dec 14: SHS Music Dept. Winter Concert 5:30 & 7:30 p.m Wrestling 6 p.m. Boys Basketball 7 p.m.
Dec 15: Swim Clearfield Aquatic Center 3 p.m.
Dec 15 & 16: Theatre One Act Auditions & Callbacks 2:30 p.m.
Dec 16: Holiday Assembly 8:30 a.m. Girls Basketball Box Elder 7 p.m.
Dec 20: Holiday Assembly 8:30 a.m.
Boys Basketball Viewmont High 7 p.m. Girls Basketball Copper Hills 7 p.m.
Dec 30: Girls Basketball Northridge 1 p.m.
CLEARFIELD HIGH
Dec 2: Boys Basketball Jordan 7 p.m. Girls Basketball Kearns 7 p.m.
Dec 3: Swim-Davis Districts (Location TBD) 8 a.m.
Dec 5: Parent/Teacher Conf. 3 p.m.
Dec 6: Swim Davis 3:30 p.m.
Dec 6, 8, & 15: Girls Basketball 5:15 p.m. Dec 6, 9, 13, & 16: Boys Basketball 7 p.m.
Dec 8: Swim RHS 2:30 p.m.
Dec 9: FAF Opening Assembly 7:30 a.m.
Dec 10: Winter Dance 7 p.m.
Dec 12: Jazz/Percussion Concert & Improv Performance 6 p.m. Dec 13: Band Concert Girls Basketball RHS 7 p.m. Dec 14: Choir Concert 7 p.m.
Dec 15: Swim at Aquatic Center 3 p.m. Orchestra Concert 7 p.m.
Dec 20: FAF Closing Assembly 7:30 a.m. Girls Basketball Merit Academy 6 p.m.
Dec 28: Boys Bball Northridge 7 p.m.
Dec 29: Girls Bball Mtn Crest 2:30 p.m. Boys Basketball Taylorsville 4 p.m. Dec 30: Boys Bball Woods Cross 7 p.m.
SYRACUSE JR HIGH
Dec 1: Boys Basketball Quarterfinals (Location & Time TBD) NAL Central Davis 3 p.m.
Dec 3 & 10: Cheer Comp (Location & Time TBD)
Dec 5: Boys Basketball Semifinals (Location & Time TBD)
Dec 7: Boys Basketball Finals (Location & Time TBD)
Dec 8: Girls Bball Centerville 3:15 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conference 3:30 p.m.
Dec 10: Robotic Tournament 8 a.m.
Dec 13 & 19: Girls Basketball 3:15 p.m.
Dec 14: Holiday Choir Concert 6 p.m.
Dec 15: NAL 3 p.m.
Girls Basketball Centennial 3:15 p.m Winter Orchestra Conc. Syr. High 6 p.m. Dec 16: Winter Dance 3 p.m.
LEGACY JR HIGH
Dec 1: Boys Basketball PlayoffsQuarterfinals Home Sites 3:15 p.m.
Dec 2 & 3: Layton High Wrestling Comp (Location & Time TBD)
Dec 5: Boys Basketball PlayoffsSemifinals (Location TBD) 3:15 p.m. Orchestra Concert Clearfield High 6:30 p.m.
Dec 7: Boys Basketball Playoffs Finals (Location TBD) 3:15 p.m.
Dec 8: Holiday Choir Concert Clearfield High 6:30 p.m.
Dec 9: Jazz Band at Lunch 12 p.m. Dec 13: Girls Basketball 3:15 p.m.
Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29: Thursday In-Person
Storytime w/ Miss Mel (All Ages) 10:30 a.m. Dec 5, 12, 19, & 26: Monday In-Person
Storytime w/ Miss Mel (All Ages) 1:30 p.m. Dec 6, 13, 20, & 27: STEAM-Explore, Build, Invent, & Create! (Children, Families) 3:30 p.m.
Dec 7, 14, 21, & 28: Virtual Storytime (All Ages) 10:30 a.m. (Link: bit.ly/3qftb65)
Dec 10: Teen Book Club Read & Discuss Books 11 a.m. Dec 15: Tween Book Club - Read & Discuss Books 4 p.m. Dec 28: After Words Book Discussion - As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes 7 p.m.
Dec 14: Holiday Band Concert 6 p.m.
Dec 15: Girls B-ball Centerville 3:15 p.m. Winter Art Show 6 p.m.
Dec 19: Girls Basketball 3:15 p.m.
SYRACUSE ARTS ACADEMY
Dec 2: Dress Your Way Day
Dec 9: Holiday Dance 6 p.m.
Dec 13: Dance/Choir Term 2 7 p.m.
Dec 14: Orchestra Term 2 6 p.m.
Band Term 2 7 p.m.
Dec 15: Guitar Term 2 7 p.m.
Dec 19-Jan 2: Winter Break-No School
Dec 6 & 20: THINK TUESDAY 10 a.m. FREE-RSVP
Dec 8: Monthly Bus Trip: Christmas Lights at Willard Bay & Maddox Dinner 4 p.m.
Dec 14: MONTHLY MOVIE: "The Santa Clause" 1 p.m.
Dec 20: BOOK CLUB Syracuse Library 2 p.m. (Contact Judy (801) 549-7210)
Dec 22: SENIORS LUNCH & BINGO
Lunch 12 p.m. / Bingo 12:30 p.m ($3 / each. **Must RSVP by 12 p.m. Dec 13th)
SENIOR YOGA Tues. & Thurs. 8 a.m. (Price: 50+/$1 | 60+/$0.50 or FREE with membership to the Syracuse Community Ctr.)
PICKLEBALL Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m. (Adults $2/Seniors 60+ $0.50 or FREE with membership to the Syracuse Community Ctr.)
Dec 1-23: Winterfest Art Jubilee Bountiful Davis Arts Center 10 a.m.
Dec 2: First Friday Art Stroll Historic 25th Street 6-9 p.m.
Dec 3: Gingerbread Festival ($5/ child; FREE for accompanying adult) Bountiful Davis Arts Center 10 a.m.
Dec 7, 14, 21, & 28: Clearfield Community Choir FREE (Ages 15+) Clearfield Community Center 7:15 p.m.
Dec 10: Davis Performing Arts Collective "Scrooge" WSU Browning Ctr. 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Clearfield Community Choir’s Holiday Concert Clearfield Community Church 3 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Dec 14, 15, & 16: Northern Utah High School Art Competition - Call for Entries Eccles Art Center 9:30 a.m.
Dec 17: Clearfield Community Band Holiday Concert-FREE North Davis Jr. High 3 p.m.
Dec 17: Christmas This Year: Benefit Concert for Savannah Johnson Ogden High 7 p.m.
Joy Poulsen is a Clearfield High School senior who brings positivity to all she does. She is an outstanding student who challenges herself by taking Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment classes. In addition to challenging herself academically, she plays on the tennis team and loves to be involved at school. She enjoys trying new things and has taken a variety of electives, ranging from yoga to commercial photography to choir. Clearfield High loves Joy and the happiness she spreads.
Weston King is a senior at Clearfield High School and enjoys his handson classes. Besides welding, jewelry, and guitar, he is very involved in stagecraft, where he enjoys supporting the performing arts students. Weston is an outstanding German student and loves not only learning the language but learning about the culture as well. He is a hard worker and one of the kindest students at Clearfield High because he goes out of his way to make everyone else feel included.
The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.
–Brian Herbert
BY RYAN SPELTS
Local small businesses gathered at Syracuse High School this last month where Syracuse High School business teacher Brett Higgins and the West Davis Chamber (Formerly Syracuse Chamber) held a unique job fair. This fair was named Speed Interviewing in a play off of the idea of speed dating. This gave each student who was invited to participate, the opportunity to meet nearly 30 businesses for about three minutes each. If there was initial interest from both parties they could exchange contact info and connect later for a more indepth interview and a possible job offer.
From what we heard, there were several jobs offered on the spot and many more to come in the following days. Students were directed to the cafeteria section of the school where
businesses had set up tables in a large circle. A large timer was set on a screen at the head of the room for three minutes. Businesses told us that time expired quickly when there was a student in whom they were interested, however, sometimes the time seemed to drag on when it wasn’t a good fit. It was a successful experience for all who attended. Students got the experience of meeting many business owners and managers and got to practice their interviewing skills. The businesses were able to meet quite a few students who are potential current hires or hires for down the road as they continue their education.
BY RYAN SPELTS
What would happen if our financial system crashed? I hope it never does, but I also want to be prepared if it does. Even if the system didn’t fail but the dollar was diminished in value due to inflation like we are seeing now, it would be problematic. Our dollar lost its gold backing in 1971, so the only real value in the dollar is the faith we have in it as a society. So, how do we prepare for these possibilities? With gold!
The main problem with buying gold is that gold is such a valuable asset that it would be hard to buy your day-to-day needs with, even with gold coins. The average Gold American Eagle coin is 1oz. with a value today of about $1900. It would be hard to buy milk and eggs with that. I had a friend who would buy silver coins because they are so much more spendable in the long run. They are still worth $35.
An innovative company in Alpine, Utah, has been working hard to develop a secondary currency that is not backed by gold, but it actually is gold. Meet Goldbacks. Goldbacks are the first physical, fully-interchangeable,
gold money of the new millennium. Designed for small transactions, Goldbacks accommodate payments wherever recognized as an authorized medium of exchange or barter exchanges anywhere else worldwide.
♦ They are available in five convenient, interchangeable denominations: the 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50. One Goldback equals a thousandth of a troy ounce of fine gold. ♦ Through the process of vacuum deposition within a proprietary polymer coating, the Goldback, itself, consists of 24-karat gold (no third party vaulting required). ♦ Tougher than most currencies, Goldbacks survive circulation well, especially when handled with some degree of care.
♦ Goldbacks appreciate in value at the same rate as gold, so holding them presents no significant downside compared to other gold products.
♦ Each Goldback bears a unique serial number, coupled with six other anticounterfeiting security features. ♦ Like cash, Goldbacks can be easily spent at small businesses and for private transactions. On fast-track to ubiquity, during its first year of circulation, the Goldback is estimated to have found its way into the hands of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.
So, 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.
For a chance to hold and see some Goldbacks yourself, call Chris Turpin at 801-648-4380, visit gunsammopreparedness. com, or stop by his shop located inside the Weber County Sports Shooting Complex.
It’s probably not too big of a surprise to learn that there’s an 1880’s log cabin that you can visit today; after all, Utah is rich with pioneer history, and a few structures are still standing around the state as a testament to the era.
Did you know there’s a furnished, 1880’s traveling cabin right here in Syracuse?
The 255-square-foot cabin was originally built in Kaysville by pioneer William Kay, who arrived in the area around 1849. In 1885, James Wilcox purchased the cabin from Christopher Layton for just $1800 and moved it to 3000 west that same year. In 1905, James deeded the home to his son and daughter-in-law, William and Emily Wilcox. In addition to the home, James gifted William and Emily 160 farmable acres around the home. William and Emily had 10 children, two of which were born in the cabin.
William and Emily moved out in 1911, and in 1912, the cabin was moved from its original site about a half-mile east, to Delbert Wilcox’s property. Delbert built some partitions inside the cabin and used the structure as a granary on his farmstead.
In 1971, William’s son decided the cabin should be preserved, and Delbert’s son-in-law, Lawrence Briggs, who was farming the land at that time, agreed.
The Wilcox family also decided the cabin should be moved back to as near its original Syracuse (and secondary) location as possible. Due to an early thaw that winter, the ground was muddy, and the project was put on hold. Finally, in February 1972. the cabin was moved back to its secondary location at 3000 west using a large flatbed trailer.
Wilcox family members pitched in to help restore the cabin. They added mortar between the structural timbers and painted the interior walls fresh white. A floorboard under the front door that was decaying due to years of Northern Utah winters was replaced. Furnishings, rugs, and other staples from the late 1800s and early 1900s were added to the cabin, such as a pantry cupboard, a wooden wash bench, a china
cupboard, a cast iron bed, and even an antique organ. The Wilcox family’s descendants continued to restore and preserve the cabin for many years and even held family reunions at the sweet and humble home.
In 2006, Milton and Joyce Wilcox donated the cabin to the Syracuse Regional Museum, and the cabin was moved a final time from the Wilcox farm to its final home on 1700 South, or Antelope Drive, in Syracuse. The structure was moved carefully, using large trucks and air bags and never had to be disassembled.
Because of the Wilcox family’s care and dedication in restoring this log home, visitors can see the cabin and give a nod of appreciation to our pioneer predecessors at the Syracuse Museum today.
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This is super easy and so yummy! This was my first time making this, and as you can see, I made it super thick. It was still tasty, but thinner is better.
½ cup of crushed candy canes
1 package of dark chocolate candy melts
1 package of white candy melts peppermint oil
1. Unwrap the candy canes and place in a zip lock baggie. Place the bag of candy canes between a dish towel and crush them with a rolling pin or hit them against the counter. Be sure to break up the candy, but do not crush them too much. The big chunks of peppermint make the bark look pretty.
2. Line a cookie sheet with a large sheet of waxed paper, about 10 inches by 24 inches.
Mix together:
⅓ cup softened butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 ½ cup dark molasses
Stir in:
½ cup cold water
6 cup flour
1 tsp. salt, allspice, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon
Dissolve together: 2 tsp. soda
3 Tbsp. water
3. Melt the dark chocolate candy melts in a large bowl for 30 seconds at a time, stirring frequently. To prevent burning, stop heating them when things are mostly melted but a few chunks of chocolate remain. Stir, and they will melt.
4. Pour melted chocolate in a thin layer on the wax paper. Work quickly because the candy gets hard fast.
5. Once the chocolate is set, melt the white chocolate melts in the microwave in the same way as the dark chocolate. Once it is all melted, add 2 to 4 drops of peppermint oil and stir in. The peppermint is strong stuff so add slowly. Taste and add more if needed.
6. Pour the white candy melts over the chocolate layer and spread thin. Work quickly so the chocolate layer won’t melt through.
7. Top with crushed peppermint candy and allow to set. Then, break into pieces and serve on a fun plate or plater.
1. Mix all together and chill dough for 3 hours. Roll out dough on floured counter and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Do not over bake.
2. Once they come out of the oven, carefully bend their arms so they cool with their arms ready to hold a candy cane.
3. Once they are cool, pipe frosting to make them festive. Add candy canes and a sign in preparation to share with neighbors, co-workers, and friends. The sign can read: “Tis the season for catching gingerbread men and candy canes.”
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These little guys are yummy and easy to make. I shared a few of them with a friend, and she said, “Hmm, this tastes like Christmas!” This is a fun treat to make with your little helpers.
50 mini pretzels
25 Rolos
25 red M&Ms
50 candy eyes (found in the baking section)
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place pretzels on top.
I love charcuterie boards. They let you turn on your creative side, and, in the end, you have something yummy to eat. I found this one on Pinterest and, after that discovery, I also found many other options. Open up your creative side and see what you can come up with for your own unique Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board!
3. Unwrap the Rolos and place one on top of each pretzel on the cookie sheet.
4. Cut the remaining pretzels in half, down the middle, for the antlers. A bunch of my pretzels broke so make sure to have extras.
5. Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 1 ½ to 2 minutes, until the Rolos are soft.
6. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and add the antlers, nose, and eyes to each reindeer while the Rolos are still soft.
7. Let the reindeer cool. We placed ours in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
8. Enjoy this fun treat with friends or family. They are a great conversation-starter at holiday get-togethers!
Ingredients for the Charcuterie Board as pictured:
mozzarella cheese cubes cheddar cheese cubes pepper jack cheese cubes green grapes red grapes purple grapes kiwi slices craisins pretzel sticks peppermint candy balls
