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As we begin a new year, I want to take a moment and reflect on the progress the city made over the past year. There has been much that has been happening in plain sight. Many more changes have begun that will take shape over the coming months and even years. We are at a critical time when the foundation for the future of our city is being determined. This is an opportunity and a critical moment in our city's history. Examples of success and failure are evident up and down the Wasatch Front. We can learn from others to determine which steps we want to take and which pitfalls we want to avoid.
The most common thing I hear from our citizens is a commentary on our growth. Growing pains are present. Road construction can mean detours and unexpected adjustments. As these projects are completed, both large and small, we benefit.
The multi-year project of 500 W finally opened this year. We already see improvements in traffic from having that additional north/south corridor. Significant improvements are ongoing on Antelope Drive, 3000 W, Bluff Road, and Doral Drive, and several miles of connector roads were revitalized this past year with more to come. Miles of road surface coatings were completed this year. These mineral coatings extend the life of roads on average by five to seven years and cost far less than it would to rebuild a road that has fully deteriorated.
More major infrastructure projects have begun related to water. The city engaged in a win-win project in cooperation with UDOT. They needed more dirt to build the freeway overpasses, and we needed a new secondary water reservoir. Cooperatively planning those projects, they moved the dirt we needed moved, which saved the city money. The city was awarded a $2 million grant to put toward the costs of that project in 2022. The city also received a $10 million grant from federal funding to put toward secondary water metering expenses. The grant covers just over half the cost the city will incur from the water metering mandated by the state.
The city continued to assist residents with “flip the strip” projects this past year. City teams removed 2.62 acres of sod from park strips for residents. While that number may not sound high, the estimated savings is 2,305,069 gallons of water per year. To put that in perspective, that same amount of culinary water would serve 36 homes. Even more, citizens flipped their strip without city help because our wait list was long. Together, we make an impact.
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Another project completed this year was re-engineering our RV dump station. This improvement has made a noticeable difference for many. We also completed a bulk water fill station. These public works improvements help keep our city clean and maintain a better environment for all.
One of the most significant changes in the city this year is new paramedic services. Davis County is ending paramedic services, so Syracuse City began paramedic services in April of 2022. Since then, we have handled over 375 calls and counting. This means much quicker response times. We are blessed with a talented team of skilled paramedics that are now based here in our city.
Our Syracuse Fire Department managed, on average, over four calls a day that range in severity. As our city grows, it is critical to continue to have a skilled team of first responders available. Equipment and trained personnel are an investment of your tax dollars.
Syracuse remains one of the safest places to live in Utah. Our violent crime rate is 73% lower than the Utah average at just .7% per 1000 residents annually. For the second consecutive year, we reported the lowest property crime rate with just 7.2 incidents per 1000 residents. We again ranked in the top three safest cities in the state of Utah.
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At the beginning of 2022, the city faced a serious staffing shortage of our first responders. Police wages were escalating all around, and we were not able to fill police officer or paramedic positions, so the city created a new wage policy to keep them paid competitively among surrounding cities. It wasn’t just Syracuse that faced these inflationary adjustments, but based on the service statistics, having skilled employees is part of the quality of life we benefit from here in Syracuse. No one who has ever dialed 911 wished that the cheapest team responded in their time of need. Experience makes a difference.
The city has endured a surge of growth in many areas. During this past year, we have made it a point of emphasis to proactively work to increase business in the city. Again, taking lessons from up and down the Wasatch front, we know that the way to share the tax burden is to add businesses, because sales tax is a major contributor to the city’s budget, and property tax on businesses is generally higher than on residential property. I have made it my mission to proactively work on business growth every week. This year, we added over 170 new businesses in the city, including many home businesses and 30 physical ones, including restaurants, professional services, recreationcentered businesses, and more. We authorized even more businesses that will be appearing online in the coming year that are permitted and under construction currently.
The focus on new businesses will continue into the coming year. A lot of work has been done to pave the way for the city to maximize the potential benefits that freeway exits can have on a city. We are in contact with interested businesses that can help generate revenue in the city.
Since taking office, I have made it a point of emphasis to seek out grants in every department to offset tax expenses. I have asked every department head to report on grants they applied for and new sources of outside funding they could find to help offset budgets. To their credit, finding these additional funding sources (like a recent $12 million grant win) has helped the city stretch the budget and do more for you, the citizens of the city.
City amenities are always a popular focal point for many citizens. After the operations of essential services, we have very little funding that can be used on many things that our citizens ask about. This year, the city finally began construction on a park's maintenance facility. This may not seem like an amenity, but our inability to care for and maintain the equipment that keeps our parks available to all has been costly in both time and money. Having this facility, which will come online next year, allows us to stretch those dollars further. Much of this was funded through the profits from wise investing. The city owned more land than was needed to expand our cemetery. The cemetery expansion
project is also in the works, and selling the excess land provided money to reinvest in this park maintenance facility.
We expanded the parking at Fremont Park, something that has been needed for a long time. We have been doing renovations to protect the shoreline at Jensen Park. We replaced worn flooring at the recreation center, added lights to the pickleball courts at Founders Park, and have begun planning for renovations at Stoker Park, with more at Founders Park, and we will be installing other new features at parks currently in design.
Our recreation programs expanded to include many new participation opportunities for our citizens in conjunction with some of our annual events. For Heritage Days, the city added a 5K night run and a spikeball tournament, and we saw continued growth of our cornhole and pickleball tournaments. The car show expanded this year as well. For Halloween, we brought two new contests that were a hit, including recognizing those who decorate their homes for Halloween and a baking candy haunted houses event. Bringing in more and more ways for people to participate in community events strengthens our community, and we hope to do more of it.
We are required by law to live by a balanced budget, and we do. Syracuse was listed this year as one of the 10 best cities in Utah for the lowest cost of government, according to the Utah Taxpayers Association. We account accurately for where dollars are spent. Syracuse is one of the lowest costs in the State.
We are a growing city, and with a little effort, we can maintain the community that brings us together as part of the special place where we all live. Our programs and services are the mutual benefits a city can be. We continue to focus on building something better. The way that we incorporate the wide variety of needs, hopes, and dreams of all those who are part of our city is a dance where we aim to be welcoming to all. Our continued effort to improve is the primary focus of service in 2023 and beyond.
Developments in the city are far too numerous to detail them all in one article. Hopefully, the focus of building a strong economic future that will enhance our city services is evident. I have always believed in continuous improvement and building forward. Our future is bright with our dedicated team of city officials.
Mayor Dave MaughanThe city's website has information on every department in the city, and the Facebook page has fun updates on events and other local interests.
Due to the holiday, the City Council held one combined business meeting and work session on December 13, 2022. At that meeting, the Council took the following actions:
• Received the annual audit report from the City’s external auditor. No significant findings were reported in the audit.
• Voted to amend the City Code related to business licensing requirements, including food trucks and home occupations.
• Held a public hearing and voted to amend the Consolidate Fee Schedule related to low impact business licenses and added a daily fine for fats, oils, and grease (FOG) violations.
• Authorized a contract with Craythorne, Inc for the road, utilities, and parking areas for the BMX Park project.
• Authorized Engineering and Design Contracts to the following firms:
• General Engineering: WCG, JUB, and Bowen Collins
• Environmental Engineering: WCG, Horrocks, and JUB
It will be located at 2069 West 1700 South, right by the Walmart. The building will take up 3,624 square feet and include a drivethru, which will be divided into “Drive-Thru” and “Mobile Pickup” sections.
A neat thing about this Café Zupas is there will be a mural on the building. Here’s what they have to say about their new initiative:
• Traffic Engineering: WCG
• Parks & Landscape Design: Blu Line Designs
• Authorized a construction contract with City Creek Construction for the Emergency Operations Center improvement project.
• Authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement with Weber Basin Water Conservancy District for the purchase and use of untreated water.
• Voted to approve a new franchise agreement with Rocky Mountain Power.
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.
“In an effort to add color to our buildings, in areas that otherwise go unnoticed, Café Zupas began to look at adding murals to our prototypical buildings in 2019. The pull and power of social media has influenced us to incorporate something “Instagrammable” into our brand image. We did not want to throw in just colorful advertisements, but instead, something that was a treat for locals and tourists to look at. We underwent a brand-dress refresh in 2019 and desired to incorporate the painting of murals onto our buildings. Café Zupas approached the process of choosing art with an agency and internal sources. After much debate and layouts, we decided to use multi-colors that would match the artwork inside and out. We employed the help of an artist in Georgia, Chadwick Tolley.”
Syracuse City Arts Council is currently seeking volunteers for our summer musical production team for “Freaky Friday”. 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 volunteering in any other capacity, please send a letter of interest stating how you could be of help. This is a great way to be involved in and promote the arts within our community!
Mark your calendars for our next Symphony Orchestra concert on February 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Syracuse High School featuring special guest artists from around the world!
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Our employee spotlight for this month features Olivia VanWinkle!
Olivia is a Firefighter II/ Paramedic with the Syracuse Fire Department. She has been with the city for 10 months, and while she is still new in the position, she takes joy in helping others and answering questions. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Olivia completed paramedic schooling and fire academy in Okaloosa County, Florida. In her free time, Olivia enjoys hiking and spending time in the mountains with her dogs, Lee and Willow.
THANK YOU all for your hard work and dedication to the city of Syracuse!
Quench It! Soda and Snacks opened December 17th just across the street from Syracuse High in the new strip mall on 700 S. The ribbon cutting was attended by the Mayor, city council members and the West Davis Chamber along with family and friends. Congratulations to the Davidson Family on your new venture. We wish you the best of luck. Stop by to try the best in mixed sodas, waters, gourmet Süss cookies, popcorn, pretzel bites, and more.
Lots of fun programs to join!
January 1st - February 19th
Little Kicks (must have turned 3 by September. 1, 2022)
Pre-K (must have turned 4 by September. 1, 2022)
Kindergarten (Co-Ed)
1st grade (Co-Ed)
2nd grade (Co-Ed)
3rd grade Boys
4th grade Boys
3rd & 4th grade Girls
5th & 6th grade Girls
5th & 6th grade Boys
7th-9th grade (Co-Ed)
January 2nd for Residents
January 4th for Non Residents
Registration closes January 22 or until filled
Where: Syracuse Community Center
Cost: $25 Residents / $30 Non Residents
Leagues will run for 6 weeks beginning January 31st & February 2nd.
Skill Level 3.0: Mondays: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Skill Level 3.0: Wednesdays 9:30 - 11 a.m.
HIGH FITNESS
When: Every Wednesday Time: 9 a.m.
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 - 5 p.m.
Three Sessions Available
1. January: Watercolors
2. February: Acrylics
3. March: Imitate the Greats
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 ONE IS FREE!
Cost: First class is free $3 drop-in / 10-time punch pass $30
STEP IT UP!
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 $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 $20
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 9th for pick up by Robinson Waste. Any trees buried under the snow will not be picked up.
• No tree stands can be left on the tree
• No flocked trees
• No lights, ornaments, or tinsel
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Snow Reminders: As you commute this winter, please be cautious, slow down, and help others. Please remember to clear sidewalks and ramps around your property to make it safe for pedestrians. Helping a neighbor in need of snow removal is one way to continue to make our community a great place.
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WINTER PARKING
12AM - 6PM
No Parking on the Road: The efficiency of snow removal operations on the street improves when vehicles are not parked on the roads. It is unlawful to park any vehicle within the public right-of-way of any street in Syracuse City during snowstorms and at any time while plows are clearing roads. Please assist us this winter by making sure your vehicles are not parked on the street during or immediately after a snowstorm. Offenders will be cited (Ordinance 11-20-050) Remember that it is also unlawful to park a vehicle in the street between 12-6 a.m., regardless of the weather.
• If trees are taller than 8 feet, they must be cut in half No Snow Pushed into the Road: It is unlawful for any person to push or throw snow into the street or sidewalks. As you clear your driveway and walkways this winter, please throw the snow into your yard and not into the road (Ordinance 4-05-160C).
Snow Plowing Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the City website syracuseut.gov on the home page under “News & Announcements”.
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.
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BY JENNIFER HODGE
Nearly every winter, without fail, we bear witness to the stories reported by news anchors about power grids going down in the United States due to extreme cold, ice, and snow. Utah is no stranger to such power outages.
In early March 2022, a snowstorm swept through the greater Salt Lake area, knocking out power to over 30,000 homes; in 2021 Rocky Mountain Power reported more than a dozen winter weather-caused power outages resulting in a loss of power for a period of three hours or longer. Although our power company does its absolute best, they are no match for Mother Nature.
If Utah were to face an extreme power outage that resulted in a state of emergency, nearly every city has a disasterpreparedness committee that would be activated to begin providing aid and emergency services as quickly as possible. However, while citizens are waiting on that aid and battling the cold, there are many things an individual can do to keep themselves safe and as warm as possible:
● Be sure to dress for the cold; multiple layers are ideal than just one layer of heavy clothing. Removing or adding layers based on the individual level of comfort is important as too much body heat will cause sweating. When exposed to cold, perspiration will rapidly evaporate, chilling you. You want to limit perspiration and keep it away from both your skin and the outside air.
● Cap your cranium! A massive amount of heat is released through an individual’s head, a beanie or wool cap will keep a lot of heat and energy in your body.
● Dehydration can happen rapidly, so be sure to continually drink water, even in freezing temperatures.
● Stay inside and keep all doors and windows closed. If you have available blankets or sheets not being used, use them to cover any windows or doors where heat may be escaping.
● If the cold becomes too unbearable, sharing body heat with those around you is also one of the best ways to continue to stay warm.
As we continue through the winter, here are some things you can do and items that each household can add to their emergency supplies that will no doubt be useful should a power-disabling winter storm make its way throughout our state:
● Ensure all the weather stripping around windows and doors is solid and there are no leaks. Weatherstripping is an extremely effective way to seal up your home to keep warm air in and cold air out as long as possible.
● Make sure you always have a well-stocked winter home emergency supply kit that includes flashlights, portable radio, extra batteries, a phone power bank or car charger, a first aid kit, bottled water, nonperishable food, and a manual can opener. Do not keep batteries in electronics, but do occasionally check them for proper working order.
If you would like more information pertaining to the Syracuse Disaster Preparedness Committee, please contact Duane Cheney at duanecheney@gmail.com.
● Single-use or battery-operated hand warmers are a great item to stock as they can be used for hours as a small heat source and multiple can be used at once.
● As resources may be cut off for some time, emergency heating equipment is a big bonus. A propane heater can be used in well-ventilated areas but is not ideal for closed spaces and is a potential fire hazard, so it must be used with extreme caution.
● If your home is equipped with a wood fireplace, ensure you have enough burnable wood stacked and covered to keep it dry and useable.
Dave Maughan: 801-624-9652 dmaughan@syracuseut.gov
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
Located at 1875 S. 2000 W. in Syracuse. Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone: 801-451-1850
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
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
Sheela is a junior at Syracuse High School. She is a dedicated student who has taken several Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and Concurrent Enrollment (CE) courses throughout her high school experience. She simultaneously works a part-time job and maintains excellent grades. Sheela is currently the vice president of the Multicultural Club at Syracuse High.
Sheela has some fantastic talents! She became a black belt in Martial Arts at the young age of 12-13. Sheela enjoys spending time drawing in her sketchbook and hanging out with friends. Sheela, a.k.a. Jayden, was born and raised in Utah and her favorite book series is the “Seven Wonders of the World.” She’s got a great sense of humor, is an exceptional listener, and knows how to communicate well. Sheela is planning on working and attending college upon graduation from high school. Good things are coming her way!
Christian was born in Layton, Utah and raised predominantly here in Syracuse. Christian is a member of the Debate team and school choir. He had a part in the school play, Tuck Everlasting, this year.
In his free time, Christian enjoys sleeping, with the occasional video game. When asked what he looks forward to each day, Christian stated, “a new opportunity to make my loved ones laugh and smile.”
Christian intends to study Stage Acting in college. Once he graduates, he hopes to perform professionally across the country.
Christian biggest accomplishment would be finding the best friends in the world and his favorite book is "The Little Prince."
Christian has a calm personality, a good attitude, and an excellent work ethic. He is also kind. His work ethic, kindness, and cooperative attitude will be just as important to his future success. Christian is a great asset to SHS, and we look forward to his future successes in school and in life!
All Elementary, Jr. High, and High Schools
Jan 1-3 No School - Winter Break
Jan 16: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 17: No School - Professional Development
SYRACUSE HIGH
Jan 3: Wrestling 3 p.m. Basketball Home Girls 5:15 pm Boys 7 p.m
Jan 4: Wrestling 6 p.m
Jan 6: Wrestling Rollie Lane Invitational 2 p.m. Basketball Weber Girls 5:15 pm Boys 7 p.m
Jan 7: Wrestling Rollie Lane Invitational 9 a.m.
Jan 12: Swim Weber 3 p.m.
Jan 13: Basketball Davis Girls 5:15 pm Boys 7 p.m
Jan 13 & 14: Honor Choir Abravanel Hall Wrestling Rockwell Rumble 3 p.m.
Jan 20: Basketball Home Girls 5:15 pm Boys 7 p.m
Jan 27: Drill Quarter Finals 3 p.m.
Jan 30: State Drill Quarter Finals Utah State University TBA
Jan 31: State Drill Semi Finals
Utah State University TBA Basketball Home Girls 5:15 pm Boys 7 p.m.
CLEARFIELD HIGH
Jan 4: Wrestling 3 p.m.
Jan 5: Swim 3 p.m
Jan 6: Basketball Home Girls 5:15 pm Boys 7 p.m.
Jan 6 & 7: Wrestling Best of the West Tooele High TBA
Jan 10: Swim 3 p.m. Basketball Syracuse Girls 5:15 p.m. Boys 7 p.m.
Jan 11: Wrestling 6 p.m.
Jan 12: Swim Weber 3:30 p.m. Wrestling Weber 6 p.m.
Jan 14: Drill Team Competition Roy High TBA
Jan 18: Wrestling 6 p.m.
Jan 20: Basketball Home Girls 5:15 p.m. Boys 7 p.m.
Jan 20 & 21: All State Band American Fork High School TBA Wrestling 6A Duals American Fork High School TBA
Jan 25 - 30: School Play "Murder in the Knife Room" 7 p.m.
Jan 27: Basketball Weber Girls 5:15 p.m. Boys 7 p.m.
Jan 31: Basketball Layton Girls 5:15 p.m. Boys 7 p.m.
SYRACUSE JR HIGH
January 7: Cheerleading Competition TBA
January 9-13: Hope Week
January 12: Girls Basketball 3:15 p.m.
January 19: Girls Basketball 3:15 p.m.
January 24: Girls Basketball North Davis 3:15 p.m.
January 31: Girls Basketball West Point 3:15 p.m.
LEGACY JR HIGH
January 10: Girls Basketball 3:15 p.m.
January 12: Girls Basketball Syracuse Jr. 3:15 p.m.
January 19: Girls Basketball Kaysville Jr. 3:15 p.m.
January 24: Girls Basketball 3:15 p.m.
January 26: Girls Basketball Centennial 3:15 p.m.
January 31: Girls Basketball 3:15 p.m.
Tuesdays: Story Time 10:30 a.m
Wednesdays: Story Time 10:30 a.m.
Virtual Story Time 10:30 a.m.
Sign up for a link at daviscountyutah.gov/library/programs
Thursdays: Story Time 10:30 a.m
Jan 5: After Words Discuss "Invisible LIfe of Addie LaRue" by Victoria Schwab (Adults & Teens) 7 p.m.
Jan 11: Book Bunch Discuss "Wonder" by J.C. Palacio (4th-6th graders) 4 p.m.
Jan 16: Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 17: Puzzle Night (All ages) 6:30-8 p.m.
Jan 23: OrganizMO Team up, win the most points, and learn some fun organizing skills. (Teens) 6:30-8 p.m.
Jan 26: LEGO Night (All ages) 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Jan 3 & 17: THINK TUESDAY
Come play Mexican Train, Nada, Three to Kings, Tri-Ominos, and Yahtzee. Feel free to bring your favorite game. FREE 10 a.m.
Jan 11: MONTHLY MOVIE: "Gigi and Nate" 1 p.m.
Jan 17: BOOK CLUB Syracuse Library 2 p.m. (Contact Judy 801-549-7210)
Jan 5, 12, 19, & 26: North Ogden Community Band Rehearsals
North View Senior Center 7:30 p.m. Jazz ensemble 8:30 p.m. Bring your own instrument and music stand. Email jepsen2665@gmail.com for more info
Wasatch Parc Snow Tubing
Nordic Valley, Eden Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Jan 6: First Friday Art Stroll Downtown Ogden 6 - 9 p.m.
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28: ACR Chariot Races Golden Spike Event Center 1-3 p.m.
Jan 4, 11, 18, 25: Country Dancing Union Station 8:30-10 p.m.
Jan 19: Musicfest Concert Series
Winter Resonance Bountiful Davis Art Center 7:30 p.m.
Jan 20 & 21: Sneddon HOF Germanfest Eccles Conference Ctr 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
There is something for everyone. We hope to see you there!
weber.edu/storytelling
Jan 28: Winter Market by Farmers Market Ogden Union Station 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Looking for a great place to go Tubing this Winter? Head on up to Wasatch Park Snow Tubing at Nordic Valley in Eden with friends or family!
Jan 4, 11, 18, & 25: Jazz at the Station Union Station 7-8 p.m.
BY ELIZABETH NAJIM
You might have noticed some colorful art on the Syracuse Regional Museum’s building as you head east on Antelope Drive.
The Museum is pleased to announce the unveiling of Syracuse’s first mural! Funded by Discover Davis Tourism’s Mural Grant Program, this mural depicts animals and plant life on Antelope Island, facing west towards the Syracuse, the Great Salt Lake, and
the Wasatch Range. Pictured are deer, antelope, buffalo, and some mischievous coyotes surrounded by native plants such as cattails, sunflowers, and phragmites. It measures 12 feet tall and 24 feet long.
Local Syracuse resident Wendy Dimick, who is an art teacher at Northridge High, put in hours of work to help the museum with its vision. She spent time outside of her teaching job working on the mural.
“My favorite cliche is always "A picture paints thousand words" - a picture tells so much about people, places, and things! A colorful mural on a large building lets people know they are entering a city where people are creative, welcoming, proud, productive, and positive! I am so honored to have been the local artist chosen to paint, in my style, along with the input from the Syracuse Regional Museum crew, this large work of art that will be seen by so many driving up and down the busy Antelope Drive. I feel like my art tells people that we are a collective group of people who love our community. We are blessed to live in such a beautiful place!”
–Wendy Dimick
The Syracuse Regional Museum invites the public to come check out the mural on their own time.
If you post pictures on Facebook, don’t forget to tag the museum (@ syracusemuseum) and add the hashtag #SyracuseMural.
Everyone knows that the best part of winter is playing in the snow! We’ve compiled a list of sledding hills from Pleasant View to Clearfield. Get bundled up and catch some snowy speed at these locations along the Northern Wasatch Front.
� Henry Barker Jr. Park– 520 W. Elberta, Pleasant View
� Mountain View Park– 875 E. 3300 N., North Ogden
� Barker Park– 2375 Fruitland Dr., North Ogden
� Lomond View Park– 220 E. Elberta Dr., North Ogden
� 4th St. Park– 275 4th St., Ogden
� Rolling Hills Park– 1476 12th St., Ogden
� El Monte Golf Course– 1300 Valley Dr., Ogden
� Mount Ogden Park– 3144 Taylor Ave., Ogden
� Orchard Park– 3250 Jefferson, Ogden
� Glassman Park– 1022 E. 5275 S., South Ogden
� Rohmer Park– 5100 S. 650 W., Washington Terrace
� Meadows Park– 500 W. 2300 N., Clinton
� Andy Adams Park–1713 E. 100 N., Layton
� Chelemes Farm Park– 1000 E. 2050 S., Clearfield
� Fox Hollow Park– 2050 S. 575 E., Clearfield
My interest in getting my white clothes bright white again began when a friend of mine told me about her grandmother hand-washing her white clothes when she visited the Philippines. My friend didn’t realize how dingy her whites were until her grandma gave them back. There seemed to be a substantial difference between her washing machine and detergent from home and the hand-washing they got in the Philippines.
Ryan Spelts served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines and had his white shirts laundered there. Instead of having washing machines, he paid people to wash his clothes by hand, like my friend’s grandma. “They came back white, but those shirts didn’t hold up very long. The way they scrubbed them wore them out much faster.” My goal was to find the balance between getting bright white clothing again, and caring for them in a way that will make them last.
A universal whitening solution that works for every fabric type and stain would be incredible; however, as I’ve looked for answers, I’ve realized dirt, grime, and stains interact with different fabric types in different ways. Cleaners and whitening solutions are the same way. Some work better than others with different fabric types. There are also things you can do to maintain your whites to prevent them from getting dingy in the first place. After digging through books from the library and scouring the internet, I’ve accumulated what I deem as the best ways to get white clothes white again.
Always wash your whites separately from the rest of your laundry. This prevents dyes from transferring. Too frequent washing can make clothing appear grungy as well.
Bleach is probably the first option that comes to mind when whitening clothes, but chlorine bleach is probably the last thing you should try. It can damage some fabrics and is dangerous if mixed with ammonia or vinegar. Some clothing is dyed white so the more you bleach it, the more off white it becomes. Chlorine bleach, oxygen bleach, and hydrogen peroxide, are all types of bleaches. Oxygen bleach and hydrogen peroxide are good at whitening and are more gentle and less dangerous than chlorine bleach. You can add a cup of hydrogen peroxide to brighten your whites in a wash cycle. According to Better Homes and Gardens, chlorine bleach can deepen stains commonly found on white clothing, like sunscreen or protein stains from body soils. It also can be hard on textiles, especially clothing that has elastic in it. According to spruce.com, bleach works best on cotton, rayon, and synthetics like polyester. Even the smallest amount of bleach will ruin wool and silk fibers.
Sodium percarbonate is a type of bleach that combines two compounds: hydrogen peroxide and sodium carbonate (or washing soda). Sodium percarbonate is the most powerful ingredient in OxiClean. After reading a few chapters of Patrick Richardson’s book, Laundry Love, I am convinced that this is his secret weapon for brightening whites and stain removal. Soaking a yellowed garment in a bowl of hot water and a tablespoon of sodium percarbonate is another way to make whites brighter again. Sodium percarbonate is a more powerful option than washing soda, but washing soda is more accessible. Most grocery stores carry washing soda, but you have to go online to order sodium percarbonate.
According to thespruce.com, “Bluing products improve the brightness of white fabrics by adding a blue pigment that counteracts the natural yellowing that occurs during regular laundering.” According to Wikipedia, this works because blue and yellow are complementary colors in the subtractive model of color perception. The added trace of blue color visually cancels out the yellow color cast, making the fabric again appear white. Blue is the secret to popping whites. Under certain circumstances, artists mix hints of blue to their white paint to make it appear brighter. The eye perceives the nearly undetectable amount of blue and sees the fabric as whiter. This is a much gentler approach to whitening your whites compared to bleach. It’s something to consider if you’re wanting a garment to last longer. You can pick up some Mrs. Stuart’s Liquid Bluing from Ace Hardware, just be sure to follow the instructions on the bottle.
I took one of my white shirts made of polyester and sprayed it with Spray 'n Wash. After letting it sit for 10 minutes, I was astounded to see how much gray water rinsed out. This made my clothing significantly whiter.
An enzyme is a substance produced by a living organism, which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction. According to denverwashandfold.com, enzymatic detergent and cleaners contain a myriad of enzymes that target different stain producers. This helps to loosen tough stains or breakdown marks made by oil, proteins like blood, or tannins like coffee or red wine. Add detergent to your machine and allow it to soak for at least half an hour, or preferably overnight. Then dispose of the solution and wash as you would a regular load of laundry. This kind of detergent works best at lower temperatures and does not require as much detergent to clean your clothes. Cleaning & Stain Removal for Dummies recommends using a biological detergent, a.k.a. an enzyme-based detergent, to help brighten dull whites. Options like the Arm and Hammer Bioenzyme Power, Persil, and Ecos products are all enzyme-based detergents.
Times have changed in laundry care. What your mother or grandmother did to get whites whiter is different today because of newer technology. Here is an easy step by step guide to getting those whites even whiter.
Oxygen bleach is a safe alternative to chlorine bleach and can help brighten whites without damaging colors.
Pre-treat stains and then wash immediately
Use Enzyme Based Detergent in cold water Dry clothes in the sun
Use 1/2 cup white vinegar in wash
Don’t overfill your machine
Use oxygen bleach (Sodium percarbonate)
Use laundry bluing
Spray shirt pits every time you wash with 50/50 water & vinegar to prevent yellowing
Hot water and hot drying can burn in stains. Use cold water.
BY CINDY JONES
I don’t know about you, but in January, I crave all things green, and I’ve come to rely on my houseplants for that midwinter fix. My houseplant collection started about five years ago, when the open field behind my home was developed into a subdivision. I had always liked indoor plants and had a few around my home, but the loss of that green space as part of my everyday surroundings hit me harder than I expected. After the fields and some of our woods were gone, I started subconsciously adding a few plants around the common spaces where my family gathered. Over time, I realized how much I loved having leafy greens in my everyday spaces. Now I have a pretty diverse collection with at least one houseplant in every room. It’s been such a rewarding hobby, and I continue to learn with every new plant.
Besides just brightening up your home and adding a dash of green to your living spaces, owning houseplants has so many benefits.
• Rooms with plants tend to have less dust and mold than rooms without them. Leaves act as filters to catch tiny debris and allergens that naturally occur indoors.
• We’re all familiar with dry winter air in Utah, but did you know houseplants can add humidity to indoor spaces? One study found a collection of spider plants boosted the relative humidity in a bedroom by 10%.
• Plants help to brighten and soften areas around our homes, adding a layer of calm that helps us cope with anxiety and stress. Studies have shown that plants in our surroundings enhance memory, problem-solving skills, and creativity.
• Growing and caring for a living thing provides a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
Before you purchase a plant, it’s a good idea to do a quick assessment of the spaces you want to keep them in. Do you have areas with natural light coming from a window, or do your rooms have minimal light? I’ve learned that my Oxalis plants (clover) prefer indirect, filtered light and my Aloe Vera loves direct sun. If you’re lucky enough to have a sunroom or a room with lots of south or east facing windows, you can fill it with ferns, palms, and succulents.
You’ll want to gather a few essentials before you start your plant collection. You’ll need some good potting soil and a few different kinds of pots, depending on the plants you’d like to grow.
As far as soil, a good bet for most indoor plants that aren’t succulents is potting mix. Potting mix has a light texture and is mixed with elements like perlite and peat moss that that help keep the soil from getting packed down or waterlogged. For succulents, you’ll want a loose soil mixture with plenty of sand or fine gravel for proper drainage. You can make your own succulent soil using three parts regular
potting mix, two parts sand and one part perlite. Potting mix and all the separate elements can be found at most home improvement stores.
Choosing the right container is also important. Terracotta will dry out more evenly and faster than plastic pots, and wooden pots or planters will dry even faster. Ceramic pots are great choices for most plants that aren’t succulents. For bigger plants, fiberglass planters are a good lightweight option.
Collecting a few simple vessels for watering can help you remember the task, and fun prints and colors are a great way to add an element of whimsy to your plant hobby. I have a cute pitcher that’s designated for just my plants, and a couple of green spray bottles I use for misting or in-between watering.
Finally, it’s helpful to have a quick reference for some common houseplants at your fingertips. Like with most hobbies, Google is your best friend, but a couple of books I really like for quick reference are Houseplants for Beginners by Rebecca De La Paz and Happy Houseplants by Angela Staehling, which has some quick tips for common houseplants with lovely watercolor illustrations. You can get both on Amazon for $10-$20.
Between the pandemic, the budding work-athome culture, and our growing interest in our health and our homes, collecting houseplants has become a rising trend.
A 2019 article by the National Post states that U.S. houseplant sales had increased by 50% in the prior three years to a total of $1.7 billion! This is great news, not only because you have access to all the information you need to successfully grow houseplants at your fingertips, but there are countless communities where you can foster your enthusiasm.
Here are some of my favorites on social media:
• Utah Plants is a beautifully diverse group full of experts and novices alike and a great place to ask questions about your houseplants. I’ve been a part of this group for just over a year and I’m going to venture to say there’s no plant problem this page can’t solve!
• Utah Plant Purge and Sell is exactly what the title says, a group for plant people to trade, sell, purge, and chat about their plants. If you’re just starting out, this is a great place to score some new plants at an affordable price, or sometimes even for free.
• Succulentcity is the internet’s largest succulent and cacti community. They provide tips and inspiration about succulents and their feed is just so pretty, you’ll want to run out and buy some new succulents!
• Welcometothejunglehome Phoebe Cheong posts pictures of all her houseplants (and her cute cats) in bright and cheery settings along with plant tips and advice about how to get houseplants to thrive in low-light spaces, like her own apartment.
• Joy.of.plants Emily Joy Rosen posts videos especially for plant beginners, with easy-to-understand tips and lists of plants that fit all kinds of people and places.
• Reagankastner Reagan Kastner combines practical plant tips with creative ways to style houseplants in your home.
It turns out we have several plant lovers and gardeners right here on the magazine team, and one of them is our contributor Kim Crook. Here are some of her best plant growing tips.
• Don’t overwater! The best way to avoid root rot is to let it dry out completely. Poke a small popsicle stick or bamboo skewer into the soil and leave it for a few minutes. If you pull it out and the stick is moist or soil sticks to it, don’t water yet!
• Inspect the entire plant for pests before bringing it inside. This avoids spreading pests to your other plants.
• Wipe down leaves regularly with a damp rag or microfiber cloth. This helps remove dust and improves photosynthesis.
• Watering with distilled water is best – it avoids hard water buildup on the soil’s surface.
• Use a soil that has good drainage, as well as a pot with drainage holes.
Bright and waxy leaves
Can survive in most light, avoid direct sunlight Water once a week
Long, curved, spiked leaves
Medium light Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Long, dark green leaflets on stalks
Lower or indirect light Water every two to three weeks
Thick, spiny leaves growing out from center
Bright light, some direct Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Long, curvy spiked leaves Bright, indirect light Water every two to three weeks
One of the protective factors that North Davis Communities that Care has chosen as their priority is family attachment. When children feel strongly attached or bonded to their family, they are less likely to engage in substance use and go through mental health problems. Finding time to spend together as a family can be difficult for many reasons; however, take a moment to assess the strength of your relationship with your child. You can ask yourself these four questions to identify opportunities to strengthen your relationship: 1. Does my child feel close to me? 2. Does my child enjoy spending time with me? 3. Does my child share their thoughts and feelings with me?
4. If my child had a personal problem, would they feel comfortable asking me for help?
Research says that spending at least 15 minutes each day of one-on-one time with your child helps strengthen your relationship. Building this solid foundation of quality time with your child offers the opportunity for them to share their thoughts
and feelings, and for you, as the parent, to talk about things that could potentially affect their health and safety. Eating together as a family is a perfect time to talk and catch up. Children who eat at least five times per week with their family are 33 % less likely to use alcohol (ParentsEmpowered.org, 2022).
Another way to increase family attachment is by having fun together. Having fun together can be simple and inexpensive; an example of this is watching a movie at home. Additionally, as a family, you can designate a day of the week to be family night and take turns deciding on the activity you will all do together.
To help you start the conversation, Parents Empowered has Chit Chat cards available online for you and your child to use and help create family attachment. To start the chat, scan the QR code! Check us out on Facebook @NorthDavisCTC
Goldback are not a promise to pay with gold, they are gold. Actual gold that has been perfectly weighed, and created into a real fungible, spendable currency. Producing the Goldback relies on 5th generation vacuum deposition technology. Designs are printed on a sheet of polymer that is then bombarded with the precise amount of atomized gold particles in a vacuum chamber. This 24-karat gold is then sealed inside by a second protective barrier of polymer, creating a beautiful textured negative image.
The Goldback® is the world’s first physical, interchangeable, gold money, that is designed to accommodate even small transactions. There is a long term problem that gold investors are fully aware of. Gold is too valuable, making it hard to spend. Before now, there really wasn’t a way to utilize gold for small everyday transactions. Goldbacks were created to solve that problem. They are fungible. Fungible means you can always exchange two Five-Goldbacks notes for one TenGoldbacks note. Also, whether you’re buying 10 or 1,500 Goldbacks, you know the price will be 10 or 1,500 times the current Goldback Exchange Rate.
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Shirts to a T 215 E. 300 N., Morgan Safe Air Solutions 4152 S. 5350 W., Hooper Gap Marketing 5740 W. 4200 S., Hooper Allen's Ceramics 1747 Gibson Ave., Ogden
The Moxi Agency 1412 Legend Hills Dr. Suite 332 Clearfield
Functional Health Services 4590 Harrison Blvd.,Ogden
Jessica's Hair (Ambiance Salon) 972 Chambers Ave., Ogden, Utah
REEDY SET GO (home Inspections) 801-710-1461
Aspen Natural Health 1900 Washington Blvd, Ogden
Mineral Research International 2720 Wadman Dr. Ogden
BDiamond Leather 3480 Washington Blvd, Ogden
This list is growing quickly. If you own a business and you would like to accept Goldbacks, I can help you get set up. If you would like to own some Goldbacks, I can also help you there. I have samples available in my shop at the Weber County Sports Shooting Complex. The most popular are the 1 Goldbacks and the 5 Goldbacks, because they will be the most spendable. These are actual works of art and are real gold. Come get your Goldbacks collection started.
Where can you spend these today? You can spend your Goldbacks at these businesses nearby.
We hear it all the time; “Dinner time is hard because I just never know what to make!”
We have decided to help you solve this problem by creating and publishing a dinner menu each month that you can refer to and make dinner time easy. We even left some time for you to eat out and finish off your leftovers. And of course you can substitute anything you don’t want with your personal favorites.
We also want to make grocery shopping easy, so we are also building out a new website that will be interactive and allow you to build custom shopping lists and link to recipes when needed. Visit the website now and bookmark it as we are building it out. It may not be fully functional quite yet, but it will be very soon. We are excited to offer this new service and would love to hear what you think.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray your pan with nonstick spray. Mix the following in a big bowl: eggs, milk, flour, salt and vanilla. Cover and process until smooth. Pour batter into baking dish. Bake for 22-27 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and puffy.
-Melissa
“I love German pancakes with fresh fruit and maple syrup on top. Fun sides are bacon, sausage, orange juice, or apple juice.”
Proudly representing Syracuse, Utah, and the United States of America, 20 year-old Dylan Kline shines at the 2022 FIG World Age Group Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, and flips his way into the world champion title.
Dylan is a student at Weber State University. He is a young man with big ambitions and dreams, and the talent to make them a reality. His parents are both artistic gymnasts and his mom worked in a gym while he was growing up. He began taking classes at an early age and realized he had a talent and a desire to achieve big dreams.
Dylan's chosen event is the double mini trampoline and he excels at it. “Double mini trampoline, sometimes referred to as double mini or DMT, is a gymnastics discipline within trampolining. Participants perform acrobatic skills on an apparatus smaller than a regular competition trampoline. The apparatus has both an angled section and a flat section. Unlike individual trampoline, where scoring is determined by execution, time of flight, and difficulty, the difficulty in DMT plays a more prominent role in the final score.” (Wikiwand)
This impressive and charming young man has been training, conditioning, and perfecting his skills for years. He has competed at the local and state level with success and that earned him the opportunity to compete nationally. He has had the opportunity to travel around the country and says he enjoys meeting people along the way. Placing well in three national competitions can earn you a spot on the national team and that is where Dylan found himself again this year. The team of six young Americans had the opportunity to travel to Sofia, Bulgaria this past November to compete on the world stage. He said that getting to meet all the people from various parts of the world was incredible. Making friends with other gymnasts from New Zealand, South Africa, Portugal, Australia, and other cultures from around the world has been a highlight for this young competitor. When asked what the most rewarding part for him was, he said that being able to represent his country
and being able to show the world what the United States is capable of was amazing. Dylan said that one of the most challenging parts of being a competitor at this level is having to sacrifice so much time for training and practicing.
Dylan’s family owns Flipside Tumbling in Syracuse, and this is where he trains and works when not in school. He said that the wonderful community of Syracuse has been such a support, not only to Flipside Tumbling but to him personally. He said the support has been amazing and he is so grateful. Right now, life is good for Dylan, and as he continues his education and working at the gym, his eye is on another world title, and his goal for the coming year is the same as the last one. He is looking forward to upcoming competitions locally and nationally and has his goals set on becoming part of the national team again this year.
Dylan says he is grateful and amazed at the wonderful community of Syracuse for their support. not only to his familys business, Flipside Tumbling, but to him personally.
