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The sacrifice and inconvenience of today can be the foundation of our future. The city is actively encouraging new business to consider areas around our interchange. The city continues to plan with UDOT to make sure the surplus lands will be available quickly following the project. In the past, surplus land was not available and prevented opportunities from going forward. In this case, UDOT is planning with us and is motivated to help Syracuse avoid the same challenges with this project. Continuous coordination has us teaming up rather than working completely apart from the other’s best interest.
andcity’samutualplanning,cooperation,timing,andvisionarebigpartofourfuturehealthwell-being” + FROM THE MAYOR RECYCLEPLEASE @SyracuseConnection@syracuseconnectionutah CONNECTIONPUBLISHING September 2022 | syracuseconnection.com 3
Construction seems to be everywhere in the city, and I know that can be frustrating. Road closures, detours, and alternate routes seem to catch you just when you are headed somewhere in a rush. It can be overwhelming.
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It can be hard to remain calm when unexpected closures invite you to try new routes. It can be hard to endure patiently when a massive project this size can seem to be never-ending. Interruption of habits can be uncomfortable. If we can bear these difficult times, there is light on the horizon. This change has the potential to be a key part of a brighter future for Syracuse
A Highway Runs Through It
The city is working to help all interested and affected parties to see that
The city continues active planning around this change. When evaluating many examples across the state, nothing could be more important to the city’s future than getting the interchanges right. The city doesn’t control the road layout, but we have a lot of control of the surrounding properties through zoning. There are examples that should illustrate both the good and bad of planning around interchanges. Best land utilization, timing, and forethought are critical to our city’s future. As a city, we are working closely with UDOT, landowners, potential new businesses, and all interested parties. The city is working to help all interested and affected parties to see that timing, cooperation, planning, and mutual vision are a big part of our city’s future health and well-being.
The highway that has been planned for decades is currently an inconvenience at best, and a real pain sometimes. For some, it seems like poor planning that the project includes many associated traffic changes that complicate alternate routes. The reality is that plan completion and funding have come together at this time and the finished product necessitates all being finished together. One part without another would only cause problems and draw out our discomfort.
Dave Maughan Syracuse City Mayor 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. at 801-395-4640
5 CITY NEWS 12 COMMUNITY Calendar of PhotographyEventsSeriesCameras&Lenses 22 A LOOK BACK Notable Syracusan - Roy Miya 24 RECIPES Birthday Cake Recipes and Pro Tips 25 BUSINESS Bryson's Rock Shop Special Advertisement Pages Bank of Utah Questions or comments? ryan@connectionpub.com or 801-624-9652 Advertising-Danielle Arana: danielle@connectionpub.com/801-395-4640 Website: www.syracuseconnection.com @syracuseconnectionutah@SyracuseConnection Connect with us on social media! in this issue SEPTEMBER The PublishingConnectionTeam Ryan Spelts Publisher Robert Dodd Graphic Design Hyrum Rappleye Ad Design Crystal Rappleye Ad Design Abigail Rigby Ad Design Ann Park Sales & ManagerOperation Diane Liberator Sales Kim Crook Digital ManagerMedia Hailey Minton Writer Kris Blankman Writer Jaycee Gray Writer Cindy Jones Writer Brittany Carroll Editor Kassie Baker Editor We asked the CP team this question: “What is the best thing about Fall?” “The thebreezecoolandbeautifulfallleaves!” Melissa Spelts Photographer “I timeoftheforwardlooktochangepaceandathomewithmyfamily!” Kendal Rae Jensen Sales/Writer “I love theair!”crisp Danielle Arana Sales 24 We offer some fantastic Birthday Cake Recipes as well as Pro Tips. 30 Artists, unite! Send us your finest work for this year's Art Contest. Connection PublishingSIXTH ANNUAL WINVOTEPRIZES!CASHFORYOURFAVORITE 14 Community Influencers 22 Birthday Cake Recipes and Pro Tips 30 Sixth Annual Art Contest ON OUR COVER Cake created by Syracuse's Kariann Rugg from Cake Dame Photo by Melissa Spelts CONTENTS 4 syracuseconnection.com | September 2022
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Vital Survival Knowledge & Skills in auditorium
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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.
Everyone can contribute…If you have preparedness knowledge and would like to display your skill, volunteer at standindependent.com/conference-2022 | syracuseconnection.com
A monthly update on new builds around Syracuse BY ELIZABETH NAJIM
On August 9, the council met and took the following actions:
8. Discussed challenges in filling crossing guard positions for the 2022-2023 school year.
Originally, back in the good ol’ days of Syracuse, this was the location of Glenn’s House of Meats, which was operated by Glenn Buhler. He sold wholesale frozen meats and Whirlpool freezers from 1961 to the mid 1980s. This location will have three companies tailored to high school students and the overall Syracuse population: Quench It Soda Shop (www. quenchitsoda.com), The Crepery, from Logan Utah (www.thecrepery.com), and Scratch Burger (www.scratch-burger.com). These will be launched on September 15th.
2. Finalized approval of the mixed-use development application for the Southeast corner of 2000 West and SR-193 that includes a hospital, offices, retail, townhomes, and multi-family housing.
3. Approved changes to the city code governing the scope of the planning commission, as well as the organization of the youth council.
4. Approved the re-appointment of Libby Fawcett to the Arts Council.
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1. After holding a truth in taxation hearing, the council approved raising the property tax rate to 0.001689%. This increase will fund multiple additional positions, including the necessary paramedic service that the county no longer provides, an additional police officer, two park maintenance workers, a facilities maintenance technician, a public information specialist, and an HR specialist.
6. Amended the code and fee schedule related to secondary water violations.
"If you are prepared, you need not fear”
Saturday, September 24th at Syracuse High School
12 - 2 p.m. Lunch…food trucks available in parking lot 1 p.m. Outdoor demonstrations
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5. Authorized the sale of a detention basin in the Walnut Grove subdivision.
7. Changed youth court administration to allow for compensation of the coordinator.
Currently under construction, a new retail center is popping up by Syracuse High School on 1863 West 700 South.
Join us and learn about… Food Storage & Production, Survival Skills, and Lost Skills. There will be special speakers, short presentations, displays, and posters on many preparedness subjects.
2 - 6 p.m. Short presentations & displays in the commons area
Syracuse High Retail Center
The completed.hasJensenprojectshorelinenorthwestphaselatestintheatPondbeen
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Work included new alongaccessandwalking,trees,grassesnaturalandfencing,fishingareastheshoreline.
The natural grasses will reduce erosion around the pond and provide natural habitat for wildlife. This type of grass also requires less water and reduces the water and maintenance demands on the city. The trees will eventually provide some shade, and the fishing access will provide areas for anglers to move around the pond easily. The next phase is expected to be completed within the year and will include the construction of a new floating dock for fishing, wildlife viewing, and kayak access to the pond.
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Jensen Pond Project
Public Works Update
Something to consider while working around outside buildings and equipment is to look for any types of leaks: oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, fuel or any type of liquid running out of heavy equipment, small equipment, garbage cans, barrels, and fueling stations. These items would all be considered pollutants that may run into a storm drain system. When you see these kinds of situations, take time to fix, replace, or take care of the problem. This will help prevent pollutants from entering the storm drain and polluting our water.
Building and Equipment Maintenance
Season Ending, Temperatures are Cooling
Beginning Labor Day, September 5th, water restrictions return to one day a week. Secondary water will be turned off September 20th. Temperatures are cooling, and there are fewer daylight hours as we approach the autumn season. Remember to adjust your sprinkler clock to reduce the water duration and number of days.
Junior Theater’s presentation of Mary Poppins Jr., November 3-5, at the Syracuse Arts Academy, will have tickets on sale next month. Follow our Facebook page to get updated information.
This month, we are highlighting all the great work of our Syracuse Community front desk staff. They greet you with a smile and a kind hello and give a heartwarming goodbye as you leave. They help you register for programs and special events and connect you with the right person, whether you call in or send an email. This is just a small sample of what our amazing front desk staff does at our community center.
Photo: Clockwise from the upper left corner (Raechal and her husband), next is Tiffany to the left and her twin sister Brittany to the right. Below them, going from right to left, is Megan, Debbie, and Owen. Owen is our first-ever male employee to work at the front desk. Not Shown in this photo are Kenzie Page and Madisen Carnley, who both help fill in when subs are needed. Spotlight THANK YOU all for your hard work and dedication to the city of Syracuse!
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The Syracuse City Arts Council would like to spotlight a few of our local volunteers who helped make our summer musical a great success. Quintel Collier did an amazing job finding and creating the props used in the show. Whatever was needed, she took care of it! We thank Jon Stender and family for getting transportation for the rented set and then staying to construct the rest of the set as the cast and crew were doing final rehearsals. Jon was a big help anywhere that was needed. We can’t forget their loan of the portable air conditioning, too! Neil Olsen stepped in two days before opening night to learn the whole score for the keyboard and sound effects with our live orchestra. This musical required two keyboard players to complete all the effects. You all have our utmost gratitude for volunteering your time and energy to helping the SCAC provide the community with a great show. We appreciate community members who sacrifice their time and talents to our productions. We are always in need of volunteers. Please email us at info@syracuseutaharts.org if you would like to be a part of helping the arts in your community. All are welcome to join our monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m. at City Hall.
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You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more SCAC updates and information @scac utah
Upcoming Events: SCAC Reader’s Theater Presents “Dani and the Arabian Nights” Part 1, an original play by Danny Christophiades at the Davis County Library Syracuse Branch, on Wednesday, September 28, 7 p.m. It is free to the public. This event will be filmed. If any students between the ages 12-17 would like to participate in this, please contact Danny Christophiades at dannychristophiades@outlook.com for more details. We would like to invite everyone to a Spooky Symphony Concert on October 3, 7 p.m., at the Syracuse Library. This free event will feature ensemble groups from the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and Syracuse Jazz Band performing some fun seasonal songs.
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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: Monday & Wednesday Time: 9 a.m. Cost: First class is free $3 10-timedrop-inpunch pass for $20
2nd Session: August 1 – October 30 Divisions: 3rd-grade boys, 4th-grade boys, 5th-grade boys, 6th-grade boys, 7thgrade boys, 8th-grade boys, 9th-grade boys, 10th-12th-grade boys
Divisions: Itty Bitty Hoops (participant MUST be registered in kindergarten), 1st-grade boys, 2nd-grade boys, 1st/2nd-grade girls, 3rd/4th-grade girls, 5th/6th-grade girls, 7th-9th-grade girls, 10th-12th-grade girls
Registration dates:
*Leagues will tentatively begin mid-December and run until March.
Parks & Recreation Department Lots of fun programs to join! more detailed information, on these and other programs to www.syracuseut.gov Jazz Basketball
**9th-12th-grade boys and 10th-12th-grade girls must register as a team. Adult Fitness Move your body with one of our fitness classes. IS
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**Teams for Itty Bitty and 1st/2nd grade will be organized by the Parks and Recreation Department. Grades 3-8 and 7-9th-grade girls will be organized through drafts.
*Leagues will tentatively begin the end of October and run until mid-December.
HIGH FITNESS When: Every Thursday Time: 9 a.m. Cost: First class is free $5 10-timedrop-inpunch pass for $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: Tuesday & Friday Time: 9 a.m. Cost: First class is free $3 10-timedrop-inpunch pass for $20 IT UP!
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Check us out on Facebook @NorthDavisCTC Contact our coalition coordinator Viviana Felix, vivianaf@dbhutah.org 10 syracuseconnection.com | September 2022 + CITY NEWS
In January 2022, the coalition selected its priorities for the next five years and will review and assess as new data emerges.
Communities That Care (CTC) is an evidencebased model that uses early intervention and prevention research to guide a community towards understanding their local needs, identifying and setting priorities, and implementing effective evidence-based strategies to address those needs.
Using prevention science at its core, CTC promotes healthy youth development. The five-phase CTC process involves parents, schools, youth, city leaders, law enforcement, faith leaders, and other stakeholders who want to promote healthy youth development and improve youth outcomes by reducing problem Northbehaviors.Davis Communities That Care coalition’s efforts in preventing substance use and mental health problems is driven by local data that tells us what is putting our kids at risk and want can be done to build protection. These are better known as Risk and Protective Factors. Risk Factors are elements in a young person’s life that increases the likelihood of them engaging in unhealthy behaviors. Protective Factors buffer against risk by reducing the impact of risk or changing the way a young person responds to it. There are four areas of a child’s life where risk and protection can occur: family, school, community, and peer groups. As a coalition, we work towards reducing risk in the community for our youth and building protection so that they have the best opportunity at a healthy life.
Protective Factors ♦ Family attachment ♦ Rewards for prosocial involvement in the Community and Family Risk Factors ♦ Depressive symptoms ♦ Family conflict ♦ Low commitment to school ♦ Low neighborhood attachment Communities That Care - North Davis
Passport Applications
Feeswww.syracuseut.com/PassportsatWasatchIntegratedWaste Management District will be increasing. The Small Load Flat Fee will increase to $10 (In-District only), and the Mattress Recycling Fee will increase to $15 per piece (In-District AND Out-of-District), both effective July 1, 2022. To see more information on this, please check out their website - www.wasatchintegrated.org/fees/ Fee increase
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Utah Lions District 28UT (open to all) Parks & Recreation: 801-614-9660 1912 W 1900 parksandrecreation@syracuseut.govS Police Station: 801-825-4400 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 ldraper@syracuseut.gov801-614-9655
Youth Council: 801-643-8996 street light/sign repair, park maintenance, problems (culinary and secondary), garbage can pickup, code ordinance enforcement, and employee feedback. The city website is a great tool for providing us with notifications. The Fix-it Request link can be found on 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 20-30 minutes per application. Until further notice, passport acceptance services are by appointment only. Please call 801-825-1477 to schedule your appointment. For multiple applications and/or photos, wait times may be longer. All required forms, photos, and payments must be completed prior to 4 p.m. to be accepted the same day. Applications can be found on the www.travel.state.gov website. Application fees must be paid with a check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State. More info available on our website
Syracuse Library Located at 1875 S 2000 W in Syracuse. Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone: (801) 451-1850 Syracuse City Information Job Openings For a list of current openings with Syracuse City, hover over the Government tab and click on the ‘Employment Opportunities’ link on our main city page www.syracuseut.gov. You can also sign up for job alerts by going to that same link. Fix-It Requests We appreciate our citizens who help the city to be aware of issues that need to be addressed such as road repairs,
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September 2022 | syracuseconnection.com 11 Key Community Contacts www.syracuseut.com DaveMAYORMaughan: dmaughan@syracuseut.gov801-927-7752 COUNCIL MEMBERS Lisa W. Bingham: lbingham@syracuseut.gov801-725-2300 Jennifer Carver: jcarver@syracuseut.gov801-430-8844 Jordan Savage: jsavage@syracuseut.gov385-424-0258 Seth Teague: steague@syracuseut.gov951-515-6423 Paul Watson: pwatson@syracuseut.gov801-750-4059 SYRACUSE SERVICES City Arts Council: volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org801-896-8101 City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 W 1900 S Open Mon-Fri, 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: Mon-Thurs-6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri- 6 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sat - 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
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All Elementary, Jr. High, and High Schools
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Sept 26: ConferenceParent–Teacher 3 p.m.
Sept 30: Football Syracuse 7 p.m.
SYRACUSE ARTS ACADEMY Sept 21 & 22: Parent–Teacher Conference - Early Out Sept 23: Teacher Comp Day - No School LEGACY JR. HIGH Sept 1: Volleyball Farmington 3:15 p.m. Sept 6, 12, 19, & 22: Volleyball Legacy 3:15 p.m. Sept 8: Volleyball Sunset 3:15 p.m. Sept 15: Volleyball North Layton 3:15 p.m. Sept 26: Volleyball Fairfield 3:15 p.m. Sept 28 & 29: Parent–Teacher Conference Legacy 3:15 p.m.
Sept 15: Homecoming Parade 4 p.m.
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SEPTEMBER EVENTS SENIOR EVENTS Syracuse Community Center 1912 W. 1900 S., Syracuse, Utah 84075 Call: 801-614-9660 #1 to register For more information please www.syracuserecreation.comvisit If you would like to receive the Senior Citizens Newsletter via e-mail, please send your NAME and E-MAIL address to paulaj@syracuseut.gov Sept 2 & 16: THINK TUESDAY 10 a.m. FREE - RSVP Sept 14: MONTHLY MOVIE - The War with Grandpa 1 p.m. Sept 20: BOOK CLUB Syracuse Library 2 p.m. (Contact Judy: 801 549-7210) Sept 28: SENIORS LUNCH & BINGO (Lunch 12 p.m. / Bingo 12:45 p.m.) $3 ea. Must RSVP by 12 p.m., Sept. 23 NOTE: Reservations are not accepted after this date unless we have a cancellation. Please add your name to the waitlist. SENIOR YOGA* Tues. & Thurs. 8 a.m. Age / Price: 50+/$1 or 60+/$0.50 PICKLEBALL* Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m. Adults/$2 or Seniors 60+ / $0.50 *FREE with membership to the Syracuse Community Center Sept 1: AFTER WORDS Book Discussion - Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate (Adults, Teens) 7 p.m. Sept 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28: IN-PERSON STORYTIME with Miss Shauna (All Ages) 10:30 a.m. DAVIS COUNTY LIBRARY EVENTS Davis County Syracuse Branch • 1875 S. 2000 W Syracuse, UT • (801) 825-7080 Sept 7, 14, 21, & 28: VIRTUAL STORYTIME (All Ages) 10:30 a.m. (Visit Link: bit.ly/3qftb65) Sept 12: Princess Bride Reader’s Theater (Adults, Teens, Kids w/ Adults) 6 p.m. Sept 19: Suicide Prevention Training & Treats (Adults, Teens) 7 p.m. Sept 27: Chess Night (Adults, Teens, Children that play chess) 6 p.m. For a complete listing of all activites, please visit daviscountyutah.gov/library SCHOOL EVENTS
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SYRACUSE JR. HIGH Sept 6 & 19: Volleyball SJH 3:15 p.m. Sept 8 & 9: School Pictures Sept 26: Volleyball North Davis 3:15 p.m. Sept 28 & 29: Boo to the Flu SJH 3 p.m. Parent–Teacher Conference 3:30 p.m.
Sept 17: Homecoming Dance Syracuse 7 p.m.
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Sept 1 & 20: Girls Tennis Clearfield 3 p.m. Sept 6, 8, 20, 22, 27, & 29: Volleyball Clearfield 5 p.m. Sept 9, 23, & 30: Football Clearfield 7 p.m. Sept 13, 20, 22, & 27: Girls Soccer Clearfield 3:30 p.m. Sept 26: Homecoming Movie Night Tennis Courts 8 p.m. Sept 26 & 27: Parent–Teacher Conferences Clearfield 3 p.m. Sept 27: Homecoming Splat Softball Field 5:30 p.m. Sept 29: Homecoming Chalk Art C Plaza 2:30 p.m. Sept 30: Homecoming Assembly Clearfield 7:30 a.m. Homecoming Tailgate C Plaza 5 p.m. Oct 1: Homecoming Dance Clearfield 7 p.m.
Sept 16: Homecoming Pep Rally Syracuse (Time TBD) Football Syracuse 7 p.m.
Sept 5, 13, & 22: Girl’s Tennis Syracuse 3:30 p.m. Sept 8, 20, 27, & 29: Girl’s Soccer Syracuse 3:30 p.m. Sept 8, 15, 22, & 27: Volleyball Syracuse 5 p.m.
Sept 5: Labor Day - No School HIGH
FUN THINGS TO DO Sept 1 - 5: Syracuse Island Splash Pad FREE Centennial Park 10 a.m. Sept 1, 8, 15, & 22: Kaysville Farmer’s Market USU Botanical Center 5 - 8 p.m. Sept 2: 2022 Weber State Block Party Food Trucks, Swag, Games & Fun! WSU 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Purple Pancake Breakfast starts at 8 a.m.) First Friday Art Stroll 25th St., Ogden 6 - 9 p.m. Sept 3: Layton Advance Auto Car Show Advance Auto Parts 10 a.m. Hooper Tomato Days Fireworks Hooper Park 9:30 p.m. Sept 3 & 10: Farmer’s Market Historic 25th Street 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sept 8 - 18: Scarecrow Walk - FREE USU Botanical Center 8 p.m. Sept 9: Gangrene Comedy Festival: Spaghetti Western (Kids 12 & under: $5; Adults: $15) Layton Ed Kenley Amphitheater 7 p.m. Sept 15: Ballet West ll - FREE performance Layton Ed Kenley Amphitheater 8 p.m. Sept 28: Cruise Night - FREE Classic Car Show The Burger Stop 6 p.m. + COMMUNITY September 2022 | syracuseconnection.com 13 Busy? TO DO✓Scrub bathrooms✓Dust ✓Vacuum carpets✓Mop floors GotDirtHouseCleaning@gmail.com255W.2675N.4B,Layton,84041Beeninbusinessfor21yearsTamiJoEsplinSaltLakeArea 801.425.8414 Melissa Weber-DavisHicksArea 801.645.0258 Licensed, Insured, and Bonded doghairfoodappt.soccer6: We offoffcheckcanitemsyourlist!Wecancheckitemsyourlist! AT PEERY’S EGYPTIAN THEATER IN OGDEN OCTOBER 28TH, 29TH & 30TH 18+ PARTY W/ BAR AND SNACKS 5:30PM FILM 7:00PM SCANTICKETS:FOR WWW.OGDENPET.COM 801-689-8700 PROP BAG INCLUDED COSTUMES ENCOURAGED rocky horror 2022.indd 1 8/17/22 4:15 PM
Jesse Western Hearing Improvement Center Sky Rands SLR Roofing Karen Wright RealtyPath Summit Julie Johnson United Way Steve Reich R Marketing Department Tylor Norton Tight Lines HVAC Mark Miller Brilliant Lighting Center Brandon Barber Invision Computers Sharee Harrison For the Birds and the Bees Jodi Orgill-Brown Global Leader Group Pam Grounds for Coffee - Clearfield Lee Brasher Wasatch Prints Janelle and Leo Vettori Rocky Mtn. Tumbling & Cheer Manuel Gallegos El Burrito Ryan Rentmeister Rentmeister Total Home Service Jose Palacios Argentine Corner John Ekstrom Xtek Firearms Kayla Peterson Clean Steam Carpet Cleaning Sheli Latimer Sheli’s Massage Angi RachelKellettHansen Bitton Lisa Hadlock LT SherryWeeseClawson PhiladelphiaGrifols Sub Shop Home Helpers Dirty Bird -Clearfield JTE Home Solutions
An influencer in my life is a man named Howard who owns an HVAC company locally. We got to know him through our worship services and for whatever reason, he seemed to like our family. He hired our son to mow his lawn, he taught him how to do a good job and then eventually asked him to come and mow the grass covered areas at his companies building. This helped our son start a small mowing business while he was in high school. Then when he was old enough, Howard hired our son to start apprenticing at the HVAC company and paid him well for the work he did. My son is an adult now and has different pursuits and yet Howard is still a good friend and mentor to him. In our life, Howard is an influencer. He has an impact in our life still today.
We have asked our team to ask for nominees for people who are community influencers. These are this years nominees. Congratulations and thank you for being a positive contributor.
You are an influencer in your own world, I have always told my kids, people are watching what you do and what you say. Make sure you are doing the things you say you will do, that is integrity.
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September 2022 | syracuseconnection.com 15 CONTACT INFO Local Feature David Milius
David Milius is one of the funeral directors for the Syracuse location of Russon Mortuary.
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Russon Mortuary was founded in 1955. There are now three locations in Utah: one in Farmington, one in Bountiful, and since 2019, one in Syracuse. Russon’s appreciates being a member of the community, where they try to give back by sponsoring sports, theatre, and other school programs at Syracuse High School.
As a young man in Southern California, David witnessed a member of his LDS ward exhibit kindness and compassion as an embalmer to a close family friend when they lost a loved one. That example and experience stayed with him. When the time came for him to choose a career, he knew what he wanted to spend his life doing and graduated from mortuary school in Southern California. He said that to be able to take care of someone in their time of need is very fulfilling and a rewarding way to give back to the community.
Russon Mortuary prides itself on the presentation of loved ones. They take their time to make sure that the makeup, hair, and clothing is just the way the family wants it. It is important for them to supply comfort. They try to have local directors so that, when you walk in their doors, you see a familiar face. Russon Mortuary can now provide cremation services on site.
Russon’s feels that it is important that the directors have as much time as they need to spend with the family.
With all the growth happening in these areas, Russon Mortuary feels the importance of staying close to the community. They want folks to know they are there for them in their time of need and that they will be there in the future. They can accommodate funerals that are proper within a wide variety of religious and nondenominational beliefs and have worked hard to create a place where everything can be taken care of on site to make it easier on the families during a time of loss. Russon’s feels that it is important that the directors have as much time as they need to spend with the family.
Mortuary & Crematory (801) 825-3655 • russonmortuary.com
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Dr. Brett Burtenshaw of the Tanner Clinic in Syracuse, Utah, has wanted to be a physician ever since he was a child. He was inspired to pursue medicine by a father who was a science teacher and a mother who worked in a doctor’s office, where he was able to spend lots of time shadowing doctors. Native to Blanding, Utah, Dr. Burtenshaw attended Weber State University and then earned his medical degree at the Ross University School of KeepingMedicine.with current trends in the medical field, Dr. Burtenshaw said, “I like the way Tanner is run and physician-owned, which allows us to be in charge of our own practice. There’s less red tape for our patients, and all specialties are available.”
Dr. Brett Burtenshaw Tanner Clinic
As a community-minded MD, you’ll often find Dr. Burtenshaw taking shifts at Syracuse High School football games and at the Davis County Free Clinic in Clearfield, Utah, where uninsured or underinsured individuals can get things like office visits and prescriptions. Among his favorite things about doctoring in Northern Utah are “the relationships we make with the people we’ve taken care of over the last seven years.”
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Wendy Vinhage, who oversees the organization as its executive director, said, “The calls for help keep coming in every day.” Daily operations are run by her manager, Mathew Farmer.
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Wendy Vinhage
Habitat for Humanity
“Affordable home ownership is the biggest issue I have seen in my nonprofit work, and it's the number-one way people will be stable. I truly believe everyone should have the opportunity to achieve that stability and build equity. That’s what gets me up in the morning.” When land prices are more reasonable, Wendy described that Habitat for Humanity of Weber and Davis Counties plan on keeping low-income families in their homes with the development of a home exterior fixing program, which will provide everything from new roofs and painting to wheelchair ramps and porches. Skilled volunteers and materials are always needed. If you’re a person with a mind to donate your time, resources, or connections, contact Wendy at info@habitatwd.org. Working to Ensure Everyone Has a Decent Place to Live (814) 470 1278 • habitat.org AM
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Affordable housing being so scarce in so many communities these days makes the Weber Habitat for Humanity ReStore located at 3111 Wall Ave in Ogden, Utah, a phenomenal local resource for those needing a decent place to live.
Habitat ReStores are independently owned reuse stores operated by local Habitat for Humanity organizations who’ve been helping people fix their homes for 30 years across the country. “It’s a home improvement thrift store, and all profits support affordable home ownership,” Wendy said. If your home needs repairs, be sure to check the Habitat ReStore Facebook page to hear about the next 50% off Saturday sale. By sharing email addresses, customers can also receive a 10% discount on whatever they purchase that day. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and donations are accepted on the same days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
18 syracuseconnection.com | September 2022 Dan Vance Advanced Local Local Feature
“I’m doing this because this is where my heart is. It’s challenging, it’s complicated, and energizing. I like the way outcomes make me feel like, yea, I fixed that.”
If ever you have the pleasure of meeting him, I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to hear the humor in his voice.
I caught up with Dan Vance in between meetings because his work is helping local businesses grow. Dan is a Kaysville resident, and the Managing Partner of Advanced Local. But don’t get me wrong, Dan isn’t the type to take himself too seriously.
“We want to help you get found, convert, and grow,” said Vance. “We tell our clients it’s a serious thing for us because we feel like we have skin in the game with them. If they struggle, we feel the struggle; when they’re winning, we’re winning.”
Among Dan’s most significant career lessons has been learning how to provide a legitimate service that solves a problem.
In his downtime you’ll find Dan spending time with family. They like to be outdoors and travelling to different places where they can experience new things. But, then again, sometimes just mowing his lawn makes him happy. Also, Dan likes tacos, so look for him on taco night.
What’s uniquely special about Advanced Local is they help small businesses' rank in mobile search rather than the type of marketing strategies that were typical ten years ago. They’re what you might call inside champions. Advanced Local is unique because they are a small firm that works extraordinarily well together, and their focus is on driving traffic through Google maps, which allows them to be more competitive at delivering legitimate leads that actually turn into real business.
“We know that out of every single search at least half have local intent,” said Vance. “Food, clothing, the whole gamut. More and more businesses are eager to grow their businesses on the Internet. Though most of our clients are in the autoindustry. We want to work with people right here.”
Seven years working in the advertising industry led him to other professionals who helped him learn marketing for today’s world.
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“It was always super fun to do something that interested me,” said Hailey. “I feel like if you listen with the intent to share with others, it helps things to sink in a lot more.” After graduating six months later, she was invited to return to the magazine to complete an internship as an editor.
At a media conference in Manhattan, Hailey discovered how different hyper-local news could be from the norm, which really resonated with her. After graduating, she later met Ryan and came to Connection Publishing through a series of networking events.
While studying business management and marketing at BYU Hawaii, she knew friends who had worked at the campus magazine, which she thought would be a good experience to explore in her last semester.
“There’s so much to learn, and from so many people, if you're genuinely curious,” said Hailey.
You may already know Hailey Minton as one of our writers. She’s also a talented editor. She loves to watch her daughter, Ila, discover new things. Hailey and her husband, Bradley, have a secret love of Kookslams on Instagram. The Minton family are expecting a new baby in September.
“Hailey has been such an amazing writer for us. She was just out of college when we first met, and she was so eager and excited to write stories for the magazines,” said Connection Publishing’s owner, Ryan Spelts.” It has been fun to see her progress and mature while still keeping that excitement for the story. She is like family to us, and we are so glad we crossed paths five years ago.”
After interviewing so many of the different and interesting people in our communities, Hailey says, she would likely need three lifetimes to pursue all the things she’s interested in. But, for the time being, she’ll just keep being a writer.
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Hailey has since been an integral part of Connection Publishing as writer and editor. “It has engaged my mind, while also giving me an excuse to reach out and connect with people in my community,” said Hailey. “I would love to live in any of the communities we cover, where there are so many awesome people who have great stories and give back to their own communities. We really live in an amazing place. It makes me happy when I hear about people trying something new because of something I’ve written.”
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“I’ve seen martial arts change countless lives of kids and adults. It’s not about reaching a certain level; it’s about feeling your worth. My students learn that their worth is more than just a “like” on social media.” Mike looks forward to continuing his work for many years to come.
Mike’s students have a lot of fun. What is the best part? “If you ask the little ones, they’ll say they love to kick and punch, but the older students will say they most value the confidence they learned with their training.” Mike carries a deep commitment to his work.
Mike Tobin is the owner and head instructor of Tobin’s Elite Academy of Martial Arts. He has been training in martial arts for over forty years and a long-time teacher in the Davis and Weber County areas. His hard work has positively influenced many lives. He focuses on creating a friendly and welcoming environment.
Training in martial arts can help with the problem of bullying. On one hand, it trains kids to defend themselves, but it also increases their confidence and teaches them not to lash out at others. Mike put it this way, “We think Spider-Man is right: with great power comes great responsibility. This applies to our training. Kids learn the consequences of hitting or kicking someone, what it feels like, so they know not to do that to someone else without thinking.” Martial arts is a lifetime sport. Mike has been doing this long enough to teach the kids of his previous students. He suggests two to three classes a week but offers unlimited classes with a membership. “I don’t like to limit people. Come as often as you want. Some of our students practically live here.”
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“I want everyone to feel welcome, comfortable, and know they have a place here,” Mike says. “You can drop by anytime and observe a class.” In our current culture, kids get too much screen time, and we are looking for something else for them to focus on. Mike’s classes are a great benefit both physically and mentally, especially if parents are engaged in the student’s success. Tobin’s is very family oriented, and you can join a class as a family.
“In my experience, physical training such as marital arts helps students develop selfcontrol and compassion,” Mike says. “I feel like our communities have a need for greater compassion for each other, especially among young people.”
● Frosting your cake, then refrigerating it, helps the frosting to set, which is very important if you plan on transferring it.
Cutting the Cake
● If you’re making a layered cake, slice off the top rounded portion to make it level. Have the top layer be one of the cakes flipped upside down so it gives the top edge a nice finished edge.
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from Melanie Archuletta and Janelle Schuler from Sweet Sister’s Bakery Cake
RECIPES AND PRO TIPS See recipes on page 24 PRO CAKE TIPS
Decorating
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If you're going to bake and decorate your own birthday cake, give yourself ample time. You can’t decorate a warm cake.
Birthday Cakes
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Kariann Rugg has been a Syracuse Resident since 2020 and built her bakery into the basement of their home.
A six-inch, three-layer cake can comfortably serve 16 people, but it can serve as many as 30 for a kid’s birthday.
● It takes a lot of practice to get a cake to look like how you visualize it. Be patient with yourself and give yourself ample time to frost and decorate. Melanie recommends doing it a day or two prior to when you plan to serve it. She bakes her cakes, freezes them, then frosts and decorates them. Freezing the cakes makes it easier to decorate, and it also keeps the cake moist and delicious.
Normally, people cut round cakes into wedges, but with a layered cake, those pieces can be quite large; Instead, cut the cake like a grid instead of a pie. Grab a cutting board and stand it up next to the side of the cake. Slice the cake into a slab, tip it towards the board, and slowly lower the cutting board and the cake slab level with the table. At that point, cut the slab into the desired sizes and serve onto plates. Repeat this process with the rest of the cake.
TIP: You can serve more people with less mess using this method.
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1 1/2 cups butter softened
French Vanilla Cake Mix
1. Measure sugar and egg whites in a metal bowl. Place over a double boiler on high heat.
2. Mix together the cake mix, flour, salt, and sugar; set aside.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the sour cream, water, eggs, vanilla, butter, and almond flavoring.
6. Frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!
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3 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups granulated sugar
2. Add in cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Beat until just combined, about 30 seconds.
3. Divide batter evenly amongst the three prepared pans, about 3 cups of batter per pan. Tap the cake pans gently on the counter to allow any bubbles to rise to the top and escape.
1 cup granulated sugar
Swiss Meringue Buttercream
BY KARIANN RUGG WITH CAKE DAME
5. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning out onto wire racks to cool completely.
8 oz cream cheese softened
Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Chocolate Frosting RAQUEL OREGGIA WITH SPRINKLE BERRY CAKES
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes in a 350-degree oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4 cups sugar
I like this cake recipe a lot because it’s easy but still tastes homemade. The recipe is great for wedding cakes. The cake stacks really well; it’s dense and moist. It’s just a great recipe and can be used with any cake flavor.
1/2 Tbsp. butter flavoring
2. Add eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil, and vanilla. Beat on a low speed until smooth. This should take just a couple of minutes. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl so that everything gets mixed in.
Generous dash of salt
4. Fold in the dry ingredients
6 cups of butter 2 Tbsp. vanilla 1 1/2 tsp. of salt
3. Add salt and whisk on high speed until the mixture has completely cooled and medium to high peaks have formed.
FOR THE CAKE
1 1/2 tsp. salt 4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
FOR THE FROSTING
3 tsp. vanilla extract
4. Use frosting to frost and assemble cake or transfer to a piping bag for decorating. Once frosted, this cake should be refrigerated but can remain at room temperature for up to 4 hours.
5. Cool on wire racks for 15 minutes and then remove the cakes from the pan and place on the wire rack to cool completely.
1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
3. Beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Add milk as necessary to make a spreadable consistency. The frosting should be very thick and will thicken even more once refrigerated.
BY LANA SPENCER
FOR THE CAKE Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly butter three 9-inch cake rounds. Dust with flour or cocoa powder and tap out the excess. Alternatively, you can lightly grease the pans and line with parchment paper.
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1 box vanilla cake mix (I prefer Betty Crocker)
BY
1. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat together butter and cream cheese until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
1 Tbsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 cups warm water (or brewed coffee) 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water 3 whole eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1. Grease and flour 3 six-inch round cake pans.
2. Whisk until temperature reaches 60-70 degrees Celsius. Remove from heat.
7 cups powdered sugar about 1/4 cup milk as needed
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups of egg whites
4. Add room temperature butter slowly and cream together. This recipe will work well with a 6-quart KitchenAid bowl. This recipe yields approximately 3 liters, so feel free to adjust to your needs. Add a small amount of purple food color gel to turn buttercream white. This type of butter cream is not as sweet as American buttercream. You can add a few cups of sifted powdered sugar to sweeten it up.
1. In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a stand mixer using a low speed until combined.
FOR THE FROSTING
1 tsp. almond flavoring
1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
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Dave picked up the love for crystals from his father, Bryson Wonderly.
Bryson's Rock Shop is a family owned shop that opened it's doors 37 years ago in May of 1984. Through continuous support from the local community and many improvements made over the years, Bryson's has grown exponentially!
Bryson’s Rock Shop is one of the most popular and unique shops in the Ogden area. All kinds of people flock to the store: rock and mineral enthusiasts, jewelry makers, those looking for crystals and gems, or shoppers looking for spectacular jewelry or unusual gifts. Bryson’s is a shopping experience like no other. Make sure you allow plenty of time to explore their giant inventory. The shop is owned and run by full-time treasure hunter, Dave Wonderly, who took over the shop from his father in 2004. He travels frequently to bring back rare and beautiful items for the shop. In fact, he just got back with a huge haul of new inventory. People love to shop for minerals. Some of the most popular items right now are rose quartz, which can be linked to positive self-image and feeling good, carnelian, prized for combating negative energy, and malachite, a popular healing stone. Creating your own jewelry is a popular hobby. If you are thinking about getting started, Bryson’s has all the supplies, as well as knowledgeable staff who can advise you. They carry craft wire, supplies, and findings, as well as everything you need to start out as a silver smith and make your own sterling and gemstone jewelry. Utah is a great place to look for minerals. Going out to find interesting rocks is a great activity for kids (or adults). In our area, you might find geodes, trilobites, petrified wood, or quartz and selenite crystals. Of course, we know Dave loves rocks, but I wanted to find out some of his favorites. “Opal is my numberone favorite,” he says, “but I also love dinosaur bones and amethyst.”
BY ANN PARK
One of the best things about Bryson’s is the range of items. You can find something interesting for less than a dollar or you can shop for heirloom statement pieces. And there are tons of options everywhere in between. You can discover beautiful pieces at any budget. If you are a serious art collector, Bryson’s carries some breathtaking museum pieces. Make sure to take a peek into the back room, where they have some of the largest pieces. Next month, Bryson’s will celebrate their 38th anniversary. They’ll be hosting a andannual“Rocktober”month-longevent.Thiseventoffersprizessalesallmonth.The last week of October will include raffles, crazy sales, and a grand prize giveaway. Reserve time on your calendar to help Bryson’s celebrate their birthday! We’ll see you there.
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In 2020, we decided to purchase a Canon Eos 6D Mark II camera from Farr’s Jewelry in downtown Ogden. This camera makes me smile every time I use it. It makes my photography pop in just the way I like, especially for my favorite types of photos, which are of people (primarily my family). I also signed up for one of Farr’s Jewelry photo classes, which was very helpful for me to learn to use my new camera. I also rent lenses to see if I like them before I consider buying them, which is great because they can get quite expensive.
I wanted to share with you what Jeremy taught me so that, if you infosooverwhelming,brandaconsideringarepurchasinganewcamera,youcanknowwhichdirectionyoushouldlook.ChoosingcameracanbeIhopethiswillhelp you as much as it did me. Jeremy said, “Ask yourself what kind of photos you like to take most.”
26 syracuseconnection.com | September 2022 PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES
I was worried that switching brands and systems would be too hard. I thought I had to stay with Sony, which makes great cameras, but he assured me that lots of people switch systems. I was a Sony girl for a long time but found that Canon best fit the kind of pictures I love taking most. Here are the simple explanations he gave me for each brand and, though not all-inclusive, it might steer you in the direction of your next camera.
In 2019, Ryan and I talked about what kind of camera I would buy if we could afford it. I had a Sony A37 camera, and I used it for our business, for my kid's dance photos, and for my siblings’ family photos, etc. During this time, we had an employee who is an amazing local photographer, Jeremy Poorte. We had many conversations about cool night-time pictures that he had taken over the previous weekend or of an eagle that dove down and caught a fish and how he was able to capture it. He has such an amazing understanding of cameras and lenses, so I always asked lots of questions. One day, he explained cameras in a way that helped me see that I was using the wrong camera for the types of photos that I most enjoyed taking.
Cameras & Lenses
Pentax: Benefits include amazing lenses, astrophotography, and great-quality photos. This is what Jeremy uses for his night photos, and he captures amazing photos.
Nikon: This brand is known for being really great at wildlife, outdoor scenery, and animals. My mom uses this one and always takes darling pictures of her grandkids and family, so it works well for that too.
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Canon: These cameras are geared towards portrait and sporting photos. They are wonderful at taking pictures of people and their activities, such as soccer games, baseball, play performances, etc. Cannon has a huge catalog of lens options. Cannon is known for great quality photos that can be printed and blown up. This camera handles shadows well and makes skin color look great. This is exactly what I wanted, and it has delivered on that promise.
Sony: These cameras tend to be more State-of-theart. Sony is a pioneer in technology that improves photography performance. The camera I had was mirrorless, which made for quick, quality capture. One negative with Sony is an adapter is needed if you want more lens options. Sony is working on competing with Canon and Nikon with better landscape, wildlife, and portrait photos but still does not have as many lens options. This is a great camera if you like technology and are not needing as many lenses. I loved my Sony.
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Olympus, Lumix, and Panasonic: These have smaller sensors, which can affect picture quality; however, some people really like how much lighter and smaller these brands are. Jeremy says he sees more senior photographers often choose these because they are so much easier to carry around. You could pick these if you wanted something that’s easier to carry with you but still takes quality pictures.
Lenses: There are so many lenses out there. I highly recommend renting lenses you are interested in at Farr’s Jewelry store before committing to one. These are my go-to lenses: 24-105mm, 90mm
Recent Cell Phones: Phones like iPhone 12 & 13 are doing great things in the photography world. They can take amazing photos and sometimes even out-perform the top-of-the-line cameras if you are not as skilled with getting the lighting and settings right. They work well for social media; however, they are not as good for blowing up photos and printing them, and there is a limit to what they can capture. I often use my iPhone as a backup when I am taking photos indoors and I am not sure I have gotten the lighting right. You see photos in the magazine from both my Canon and my iPhone. Both work great in the right situation.
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Roy Miya was born on December 12, 1920, in Roy, Utah, the son of Gontaro and Soyo
Notable Syracusan - Roy Miya BY ELIZABETH NAJIM We are paststorieslookingalwaysforaboutindividuals who left their mark on our community. We want to hear from you! Email www.connectionpub.comsubmitconnectionpub.commelissa@oryourstoryon TOWANTWEHEARFROMYOU!
September 2022 | syracuseconnection.com 29 ur notable Syracusan spotlight goes to someone who truly gave back to the community and contributed to Syracuse's well-being: that person was Roy Miya.
Roy Miya served faithfully for 19 years, retiring the last day of December in 1984. Chief Miya passed away on September 4, 1998. His service to Syracuse will always be remembered and cherished.
Chief Roy Miya was highly active in his community and received much praise for his faithful service to the fire department. One can see the true appreciation of his efforts.
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Mosttogether,Royinstructor,Countywasandthatservice-orientedtheHeinRoy1947-1985RoyownedtheandHeAngeles,Autoon1939HighfromgraduatedMiyahishima.(Kawaguchi)HeDavisSchoolinandwenttoNationalSchoolinLosCalifornia.returnedtoUtahnotonlyfarmedarea,buthealsoandoperatedtheMiyaGaragefrominSyracuse.washighlyactivehiscommunity.wasachartermemberforSyracuseLionsClub,alocalorganizationraisesfundstogivebackimprovethecommunity.RoyalsoamemberoftheDavisJeepPosse,ahuntersafetyandajudoinstructor.marriedMaryFujita,andtheyhadthreechildren.notably,Roydedicatedmuch of his time as a volunteer firefighter with the Syracuse Fire Department. On January 5, 1966, Roy Miya was appointed by the city council as the new fire chief, with Val Cook being elected by the volunteer firefighters to serve as his assistant. The fire department had 25 volunteers who provided fire protection to Syracuse and West Point Cities, and who, for $500 per year, also provided fire protection to the unincorporated area belonging to Davis County.
Chief Miya received much praise for his faithful service to the fire department. In a letter written to Chief Miya by a citizen, one can see the “Iefforts:towardsappreciationtruehiscommendthe fire department for their beendepartmentandChiefhelpfulresponsepromptandassistance.Miyathepolicehavemosthelpful and cooperative, and I appreciate their concern for our welfare. Many of the services which we enjoy in Syracuse are taken for granted until we need them, and I’m thankful for your foresight in making Syracuse an enjoyable and safe place to live.”
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ARTWORK CAN BE SUBMITTED SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2022. Submissions and votes must be submitted before midnight on the 15th. This contest will run from Sept. 1, 2022 to Sept. 15, 2022. One entry per artist. See website for official contest rules. Your art can be a drawing, painting, digital art, or sculpture. Take a photo and upload it to the website. Then share it via email or social media to have your family vote. People can vote once per day for the duration of the contest.
POPULAR VOTE
The piece of art receiving the most votes overall will receive a $100 cash prize.
The piece of art most appreciated by our Publisher - Ryan Speltswill win a $100 cash prize. will be announced in the upcoming of the Connection
Photo quality is very important since the photo of your work will be voted on by the community and your peers. All digital files submitted need to be at 300 dpi resolution.
Connection Publishing SIXTH ANNUAL We are excited to announce Connection Publishing's sixth annual community art contest. We are so excited to see the artwork produced by our community! We anticipate this being a great contest and hope you will join us in celebrating our community creatives. Submit your personally created artwork and tell your friends and family to vote for you. Look for the winners in our October publication!
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