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April 2019

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Art Contest

WINNERS Most votes!

Iguana by Brian Lindley (see pg. 15 for more art)

Spring Favorite Recipes

Grow your own GARDEN this year

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ometime in 1804 that musical cadence was first voiced in the mind of Beethoven as he increasingly moved toward total deafness. The world was tragically engaged in the Napoleonic Wars. Four years later, in 1808 the SchicksalsSinfonie [Symphony of Destiny] was performed for the first time in Vienna. According to reports the piece was not well-received.

The performance that night lasted four hours. It included the debut of the Sixth Symphony, composed later, but performed first, numerically out of order, before the now-famous Fifth. You know the theme!

Short ... short ... short ... long! Though this initial performance contained many errors by orchestra members [Beethoven actually suspended the piece at one point and was required to start again] that theme is the most recognizable symphonic phrase in the world.

In 1825, an accomplished portrait painter working on a commissioned project in New York received word by courier that his wife in New Haven, Connecticut was ailing. The next day, a second courier delivered the message from his father that his wife had died. Troubled over the fact that his wife had become ill, passed and had been buried before he could respond, he began a mission to find a way to communicate faster over distance. Samuel Morse, among others, gave the world the telegraph. In 1837 he introduced the code used around the world known as the International Morse Code.

At the end of World War II, Beethoven’s Symphony of Destiny became the anthem celebrating victory in Europe and in the Pacific. “V” is for victory! “V” is the Roman numeral for five. It is the Fifth [V] Symphony, after all. It begins Short, short, short, long!

Short, short, short, long! is the Morse Code equivalent of the letter “V”. A boyhood memory of mine is flashing Morse Code messages to other scouts with flashlights in the dark. We loved the nighttime! Flashlights were “dark-suckers”!

Weeks back I had need for a new flashlight. I was surprised when I could not find a single flashlight with a Morse Code key. Perhaps you did not know that flashlights had interrupters that functioned as Morse Code keys. Today, I sit here with a word processing program downloaded to my device, at a remote cabin at Strawberry Reservoir, my device linked to my smart phone as a personal hot-spot, connected to the Internet and, therefore, connected to the world! No wonder the Morse Code key was removed from flashlights.

A little over a year ago, the City Council changed the format of the City newsletter and adopted this publication. This periodical is as affordable as its single-page predecessor.

We hear repeatedly of its welcomed reception. Thank you, Melissa and Ryan, publishers of the Syracuse Connection.

The economy offered the City in publishing this periodical comes from supportive business advertising. We encourage businesses to continue to support us here. We encourage residents to support those businesses that do. Tell them you’re there because of what you’ve seen in the Connection!

Michael Gailey, 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 interest.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2019

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Happy Easter Sections

29 HOME A-Insurance Agency

5 CITY NEWS Calendar of Events • History Students of the Month Precious Pets

Art Contest Winers

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Grow Your Own Garden

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Spring Favorite Recipes

Cover Art by Brian Lindley, winner of our Art Contest www.brianlindleyart.com

32 FOOD

10 COMMUNITY

15

Spring Favorites

34 PLACES What To Eat

26 BUSINESS

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letter from the editor We closed out another great art contest. A big thank you to those who participated. We had an incredible 40 entries and 1559 votes. Great Job Syracuse!

Visit Syracuseconnection.com and click on Art Contest to see all the entries. On our cover is the winner of the contest and the

editors choice is listed on page 15. Thank you to all who shared their art with the community, there is some incredible talent here.

Ryan Spelts, Publisher

Melissa and Ryan Spelts

Questions or comments? ryan@connectionpub.com or (801)721-3762 Website: www.syracuseconnection.com

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CITY NEWS FOOD

Syracuse City Updates City-Wide Disaster Plan Exercise - April 13 Community Response Engagement

Each year, our city practices a component of our City’s Emergency Plan. This helps everyone to put into play what each City District and Area learns over the year, see what we do best, and determine where we need to focus efforts to strengthen our community’s plan. Each year, we plan on building upon what done the previous year.

Last year, on the resident portion of the exercise, we practiced communication from each Block, through the Area and District to the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and in return, via the established radio communication plan. This year, we continue with radio communication from the District to the EOC and will add on a practice of the Rapid Disaster Assessment Program.

The Exercise Plan Date: Saturday, 13 April 2019 Time: 10:00 Location: Your District Central Meeting Location (see below for addresses) We are asking residents of each District to visit their District Meeting Location between 10-11am for a short exercise. This exercise is to practice a simple plan to evaluating a neighborhood so First Responders know where to focus efforts. Participants will be paired up in teams. A quick instruction will be given on

an assigned task, and each team will be sent to perform the task, then return and report back.

In a real situation, the Plan is simple: 1 - Take care of your family 2 - Check on your neighbor 3 - Meet at your Area’s Central Meeting location Once checked in, if you are willing to help in any way, there are many ways you can, i.e.: delegating assignments, work tracking, capturing information, assessing a block, assisting with communication, etc.

Monthly Training The Syracuse CERT Team holds monthly training on the Rapid Disaster Assessment Program, normally scheduled at 10am on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Fire Station on 3000 W, next to Freemont Park. For this month (April), we will hold an abbreviated training on April 13 (the day of our exercise) at 9am at 1956 South 3000 West, the new church building across from Freemont Park and the Fire Station. This training will start promptly at 9am and end at 9:45, just in time for those taking part in the training to travel to their District Meeting Locations.

As mentioned earlier, this covers the Resident portion of the City-Wide Disaster Plan Exercise. In parallel to the Districts, City department leaders and officials will be participating in additional training to help them become better prepared to work the Emergency Plan and how it aligns with the County and the State’s plans. We look forward to seeing you at your District Meeting Locations on April 13. If you have any questions, please contact your District Coordinator at the email address listed below.

District Meeting Locations & District Coordinator Contacts Syracuse District 1350 S 1800 W, Syracuse, UT 84075 syracusedistrict@syracuseut.com Syracuse Bluff District 2339 W 1900 S, Syracuse, UT 84075 bluffdistrict@syracuseut.com Legacy Park District 2024 South 1475 West, Syracuse, UT 84075 legacyparkdistrict@syracuseut.com Syracuse South District 3065 S Bluff Rd, Syracuse, UT 84075 southdistrict@syracuseut.com Syracuse West District 1956 South 3000 West, Syracuse, UT 84075 westdistrict@syracuseut.com April 2019 | syracuseconnection.com 5

CITY NEWS

Arts Council Update Syracuse City Junior Theatre

Calendar of Events

Summer Camp Announcement We are excited to announce the April 8th - Syracuse dates for our 2019 On Broadway!

Symphony Orchestra Summer Camp for the Syracuse City Concert Junior Theatre. The camp will be from 9-11:15am Monday, Wednesday, and April 12th-13th Disney’s Beauty and the Friday from June 10-June 28 with a Beast Auditions Performance at the Syracuse Days celebration on June 29. Campers will April 15th - Combined rotate between four classes of music, Jazz Band and Choir choreography, acting skills, and crafts/ Concert backstage skills. Classes will be held June 10th - June 28th in the Syracuse Community Center – On Broadway! Junior classrooms. Camp is for children Theater Camp between the ages of 5-17. Sign-up online at www.syracuserecreation.

June 29th – Heritage com or in person at the Syracuse Days 5K Fun Run Community Center beginning May July 12-20 – Disney’s 1. Camp fee is $40/child for City Beauty and the Beast residents, $45 for non-residents. This Performances year we are also looking for teens to be involved as Junior Counselors as well as more parent volunteers to join us. If interested please contact Brie Corrington at brie@syracuseutaharts.org.

Our next Orchestra concert will be at 7:00 on April 8th. This concert will be our spring showcase and will focus on some of our Orchestra favorites, including popular selections from previous concerts. Come out and enjoy this free event with the family.

We will also be having a combined choir and jazz band concert on Monday, April 15th at 7 pm at Syracuse City Hall.

Come tap your toes and listen to some fabulous Oldies music!

Cast auditions for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will be held Friday, April 12 from 6-9pm and Saturday, April 13, from 9am -1pm at the Syracuse Community Center, 1912 West 1900 South in Syracuse. In an effort to limit the wait time, please sign up for an audition time. Walk-ins will be welcome, but priority will be given to those with a scheduled audition time.

Please visit our website for the sign up link and forms. Please be prepared to sing a short excerpt (about 30 seconds) from a Broadway Musical in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. MP3 recordings will also be accepted. Please bring your completed audition form, conflict calendar and a headshot, if available.

All roles are open. All roles are volunteer. If cast, you may be responsible to provide part or all of your costume and props.

Rehearsals will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. There will be seven performances on July 12, 13, 15, 18, 19 & 20 with a matinée on the 20th. The show will be directed by LeAnna Hamblin.

Cast Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17, by invitation.

Pit orchestra auditions will be held Saturday, April 13th from 10 am until noon at the Syracuse Community Center. The orchestra will be directed by Tim Koster. Auditions are first-come firstserved. Please come prepared to play an étude or other piece that showcases your talent and skill. Plan to possibly sight-read music as well. Please bring a completed Pit Orchestra conflict calendar, available on the website.

Community Question Corner

BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY

Question: Is it true that we are charged on a per call basis for Animal Control service?

Additionally, wild and nuisance animal calls – racoons, skunks, etc. – are billed on a per call basis: over $25.00 for each call.

Answer: Largely, yes.

How much will the City be paying for Animal Services this next year? $81,790.03.

We contract with Davis County to provide animal services; and quite frankly, they are the most affordable option available to us. As a means to provide a fair distribution of costs among all users of the system, Animal Services divides half of their budget – including saving for future capital expenses – among the contracting cities. The division is proportional and based upon the percentage of calls that each jurisdiction generates out of the entire pool of calls for service. So, if Syracuse generated 50% of all their calls (we don’t), we would be responsible for approximately 25% of their budget (we aren’t).

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The City lacks facilities or resources to match that service for a population pushing 30,000; hence, the Council recently renewed our agreement with Davis County.

But please be mindful to only summon animal control when it is necessary. It might save us some money next year.

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

CITY NEWS

Public Works Updates Take note that fix-it requests are still available on the new website beginning this month. It has a new look and a new way to enter the information. One of the exciting features is the “Notify Me” which allows you to be notified about the status of your fix-it request.

Road construction begins this month which will affect several small areas within the City. Project areas will be available on the website. Weekly email updates are available upon request at updates@syracuseut.com Secondary water – Clean your filters and have your valves turned off prior to April 15th. We expect to have the system to full pressure by April 17, 2019. Please call Public Works if you do not have secondary water by the 18th.

Blue Stakes Remember to call 811 for Blue Stakes before you start installing fences, landscaping, sprinklers, RV Pads, accessory buildings, swimming pools, trampoline pits, or anything that requires digging. It is a state law to contact Blue Stakes of Utah at least two full business days prior to any digging, in order to have all utilities marked. Some utilities are located in backyards. Please be aware that if Blue Stakes is called for a project on or near your property, utility companies and City employees may need to enter

your backyard in order to mark the utilities that are located in the backyard. This increases safety awareness to you or your contractor by knowing where underground utilities are located, so they do not risk damaging utilities. Blue Stake requests may also be submitted online at bluestakes.org

When do I need An Excavation Permit?

Excavation permits are required for any work (except landscaping) that is performed inside the city right-of-way (ie. road, sidewalk, park-strip). Examples may include widening a drive approach, repairing underground utilities, and so forth. Permits are obtained at Public Works and online.

What is a Storm Drain Illicit Discharge?

Any discharge into a storm drain system that is not composed entirely of storm water.

Some examples of an illicit discharge are: • Improper disposal of yard debris, excess fertilizer, grass clippings and leaves blown into the street.

• Improper disposal of automobile and household chemicals, such as motor oil, fuel, cleaning solutions and pesticides.

• Sediment from land disturbance activities, landscaping, tree removal, gardening, or construction.

• Vehicle or equipment wash water such as soaps, chemicals, mud and dirt.

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CITY NEWS FOOD

The Cost of Reliable Water It is no secret that much of the water we use on a daily basis comes from melted snowpack that has drained into our lakes and reservoirs. This, of course, is important information to know, but how does that water go from being dirty and inaccessible to clean and ready-to-use? This is the job of the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District to solve this problem.

The Weber Basin Water Conservancy District first sends the water from lakes and reservoirs down into the valley via a system of pipes. After this, the water can be cleaned and treated in order to make it safe for use and consumption. Because this process of transporting, cleaning, and treating water is not free, towns and cities, such as Syracuse City, must buy it at rates determined by the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. As time goes on, the equipment necessary to process the water wears out and infrastructure needs to be replaced. In order to cover the cost of these things, the rates at which the water is sold to towns and cities must go up as well. These rates tend to be raised nearly every year. This means that Syracuse City must pay more for that water and in turn pass on those increased costs to its citizens.

This increase in water prices is typically small; the ratechange for 2019-2020 is anticipated to be a $0.49 increase per month for treated water, and a $0.20 increase for secondary water. This equates to be an 0.8% increase per month for the year of 2020. Similarly, the rate-increases for the year 2021 will be a $0.50 increase per month from the previous year for treated water, and the secondary water will increase another $0.20 from the previous year.

Do you know how water goes from being dirty to clean and ready-to-use?

These increased rates are not too extreme; however, a rateincrease is needed in order for the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District to continue to provide a consistent, reliable service to its consumers. Overall, being able to have access to clean, drinkable water is a wonderful thing, even if there are certain costs related to it.

Employee Spotlight-Jody Peeters Jody Peeters– Administrative Professional, Court Clerk As the Court Clerk and Administrative Professional, Jody helps run the day-to-day operations of the City’s justice court. She is involved with administering the judge’s decisions, organizing cases for court day, and following up with our court customers.

She also assists the City Manager and Mayor with administrative duties, including the coordination of the popular Lunch with the Mayor program with local schools, and assisting with the Disaster Preparedness Committee. Jody started working for Syracuse City part time in the post office about eight years ago and immediately started filling in for other departments at City Hall, becoming full time six years ago.

Recently, Jody worked with a team of coworkers to develop online court payment processing through the City’s website. She was also one of the employees of the month for December, awarded for her hard work in charity fundraising. Jody is known for being a very hard worker and taking her job seriously. When not working, Jody can be found snowboarding or working with animals.

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

CITY NEWS FOOD

Parks and Recreation

ENROLL YOUR CHILD FOR SPRING SPORTS!

YOUTH SPORTS PITCH, HIT & RUN: FREE Pitch, Hit & Run is intended to encourage youth participation and emphasize the “FUN” element of baseball/softball. Pitch, Hit & Run tests three of the most fundamental aspects of baseball/ softball- pitching, hitting and running. Participants will compete in each of the three components and accumulate a total score based on his/her performance. This is a FREE program for boys and girls, ages 7-14 (age is determined as of July 17, 2019). This year’s competition will take place Saturday, April 20th at 1:00 pm at Founders Park (1700 South 1904 West). Please register

online at www.pitchhitrun.com.

JR. HOME RUN DERBY: FREE Jr. Home Run Derby is a fun and exciting competition for our youth to showcase their hitting abilities, with the opportunity of competing at the National Finals during MLB All-Star Week. There is no registration fee to participate.

Boys and girls are divided into two age divisions: 12U and 14U (age is determined as of July 17, 2019), and will have the chance to advance through three levels of competition. This year’s competition will take place Saturday, April 20th at 1:00 pm at Founders Park (1700 South 1904 West).

Please register online at www.JrHRD.com Register now for these fun & FREE programs!

FUN FITNESS CLASSES FOR ADULTSGET IN A GOOD WORKOUT!  ZUMBA WITH ANGIE! Tues & Sat. 9:00 am Thursday Zumba Tone 9:00 am Cost is $36 for 12 Class Punch Pass or $5/class First Class is FREE! What Are You Waiting For? More info at angiec.zumba.com

 STEP IT UP! Mon, Wed, Fri 9-10am Work your heart, muscles and mind in this fun, energetic workout! All skill levels are welcome, we offer low and high intensity options for you to choose from. ​​​Find more info on Facebook at Syracuse Fitness Classes. $3 Drop-In, $20 for a 10-class punch pass, first class FREE!

 PUMP IT UP! Tues. 6:00 am Boost your metabolism and tone your muscles with resistance training. We provide hand weights and exercise balls, you just bring your own exercise mat. All skill levels are welcome, we suggest different options. Syracuse Community Center. $3 Drop-In, $20 for a 10-class punch pass, first class FREE!

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CITY NEWS FOOD

Miss Syracuse Pageant The Miss Syracuse Pageant preparations are underway!

Our beautiful contestants will be in our community performing service projects over the next couple of months. Please watch for them and support where you can!

Our Princess Academy will be held on June 8th at the Syracuse Community Center. This is for little girls ages 3-10 who come to be treated as princesses for a day and is a fundraiser to help fund scholarships.

Watch for more information in the next newsletter.

Please mark your calendars and plan to come support these fantastic young women in this year's pageant on June 22nd at 7:00pm at Syracuse High. Tickets will be available for purchase from contestants for $5 on June 4th or can be purchased at the door for $7.

2018 Royalty

Green Waste Recycling Begins

Citizen's Financial Report

Green waste recycling is a voluntary program for curbside collection of green yard waste. The charge for green waste recycling is $7.50 monthly and can be added to your utility bill by calling the utilities department at 801-825-1477 option 1.

Check out our citizen’s financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018.

It provides some history, performance measures, financial information, and news about our City. Go onto our website at www.syracuseut.com/finance and click on the FY2018 Citizens Financial Report.

Our green waste season will begin again on April 1, 2019 and continue through November 30, 2019. Green waste is collected on the same day as your regular garbage day by a truck designated for green waste.

Some examples of green waste include lawn clippings, clippings from bushes or shrubs, leaves, garden waste and old produce.

All materials must be put in the can. Materials left outside will not be removed.

Help Plan our City's Future Do you want to be involved in planning the City’s future?

If so, there are multiple appointed, volunteer positions available at the City. There are two planning commission seats, one planning commission alternate seat, and one Board of Adjustment member position available.

These appointees will specifically be tasked to help with planning for the future of the City, as well as looking at land development within the City.

Appointees of the Planning Commission will serve a four-year term.

Members of the Board of Adjustment will serve a five-year term.

If interested, please send a letter-of-interest to the City at sgreer@syracuseut.com before April 17, 2019.

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CITY NEWS FOOD

Syracuse City Information

Key Community Contacts MAYOR

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

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Lisa W. Bingham: 801-725-2300 lbingham@syracuseut.com Corinne Bolduc: 801-529-5779 cbolduc@syracuseut.com Dave Maughan: 801-927-7752 dmaughan@syracuseut.com

Syracuse Library (Pardon Our Dust While We Expand)

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

1875 South 2000 West Syracuse, UT 84075 (801) 451-1850 The Syracuse Library is temporarily closed for expansion. Please visit the Clearfield Branch for the time being. There is a kiosk located at 1747 Heritage Lane, Syracuse, UT 84075

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

Passport Applications

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

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

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

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

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SYRACUSE SERVICES

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

City Museum: 801-614-9674 Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 2pm - 5pm Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 West 1900 South Summer hours: Mon-Thurs-6am-8pm; Fri- 6am-8pm; Sat- 8am-12pm Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 South 3000 West Lady Lions Service & Social Club 801-825-1752 Lions Club - 801-719-1804 Utah Lions District 28UT (open to all) Parks & Recreation: 801-614-9660 1912 W. 1900 S. parksandrecreation@syracuseut.com Police Station: 801-825-4400 1751 South 2000 West Post Office: 801-614-9677 (Inside City Hall) Public Works Facility: 801-825-7235 3061 South 2400 West Utilities Department: 801-825-1477 Opt #2 Volunteer/Eagle Scout Projects: Tess Jones 801-614-9655 tjones@syracuseut.com Youth Council -801-643-8996

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COMMUNITY

April Calendar of Events SENIORS

#1. This class will be taught by Peter McDonough.

MONTHLY MOVIE Wednesday, April 10, 2019 @ 1 p.m.

(Mary Poppins Returns) FREE ~ Please RSVP

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

THINK TUESDAY Tuesday, April 16, 2019 @ 10 a.m.

(Three to Kings)) FREE ~ Please RSVP BUS TRIP Thursday, April 18, 2019 (Leaves at 2:15 p.m.)

THE BAYOU/and KSL Broadcast House Tour. $2.00/per person with lunch on your own! (Reservation required) LUNCH & BINGO Wednesday, April 24, 2019 @ 12 Noon Guest Speaker/Brandon Hepner from Rock Run Physical Therapy Suggested donation of $3.00/person Must RSVP by 10 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2019 SENIOR YOGA Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8 a.m.

Available for anyone aged 50+/$1.00 or 60+/$0.50 PICKLEBALL Tuesdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Thursdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Adults/$2.00 or Seniors 60+/$0.50 TAI CHI for ARTHRITIS Mondays @ 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Suggested donation of $2.00/class DRIVER SAFETY CLASS The AARP Driver Safety classroom course is the nation’s first and largest course designed for drivers 50 and older. You’ll learn proven safety strategies to help maintain your confidence behind the wheel, so you can make new memories on the road. Plus, you could get a great discount on your car insurance!

We will be offering an AARP Driver Safety Classroom Course here at the Syracuse Community Center on Friday, April 5, 2019. The class will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (with a break for lunch).

The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members, payable on the first day of class. To sign-up, please call the Front Desk at (801) 614-9660

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To learn more about activities for Senior Citizens, please stop by the Syracuse Community Center for a Senior Citizens Newsletter or visit www.syracuserecreation.com If you would like to receive the Senior Citizens Newsletter via e-mail, please send your NAME and E-MAIL address to paulaj@syracuseut.com

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

April 20: Track and Field Davis Invitational, School Play 7-9pm April 22-25: Spirit week April 23: Baseball 3:30-5:30 @Syracuse April 24: Track and Field Dual Meet Syracuse 3:30-7:30 @Northridge, Baseball 3:30-5:30pm @Layton, Region Orchestra competition 4-9pm @ Weber April 25: Girls Golf Tournament 12-4pm @ Davis Park, Boys Soccer 3:30-5:30 @ Layton, Boys Tennis 3:30-5:30 @Clearfield, Softball 3:30-5:30 @Weber April 26: Prom Assembly (Double assembly schedule) 8:30-11am, Track and Field Wildcat Invitational 3:30-7pm @Wood Cross, Baseball 3:30-5:30pm @Syracuse April 27: Prom Dance 7-10pm, State Solo & Ensemble @ Northridge April 30: Baseball 3:30-5:30 @ Weber, Boys Soccer 3:30-5:30pm @Syracuse, Boys Tennis 3:30-5:30pm @Fremont, Softball 3:30-5:30pm @Syracuse

Syracuse High School April 1-5: SPRING BREAK 2019 NO SCHOOL April 8: Boys Basketball Open Gym 7-9pm, Symphony Orchestra Concert Clearfield High School 6-8:30pm April 1-5: SPRING BREAK 2019 NO April 9: Softball @Syracuse 3:30-5:30pm SCHOOL April 10: Track and Field Syracuse @ LayApril 9: Boys Soccer @ Davis 3:30-5:00 ton 3:30-7:30pm, Girls Basketball Open PM, Baseball @Northridge 3:30 PM Gym 6-7:30pm, 5:00 PM, Softball @Clearfield 3:30April 11: Girls Golf Tournament @ 5:00 PM The Barn 12pm-4pm,Region Band April 10: Track @ Layton 3:00 PM Happy Competition 3pm-10pm,Ceramics 4:00 PM, Baseball @Clearfield 3:30 Easter open studio 3-8pm, Boys Soccer PM - 5:00 PM, Softball @ Kearns April 21!

Syracuse @ Northridge 3:30-5:30pm 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM April 12: 6A Theatre State Festival April 11: Boys Soccer vs Fremont 3:30 April 13: ACT Test 7:30am-1:00pm , PM - 5:00 PM, Band Large Group 3:30 6A Theatre State Festival, Track and Field PM - 4:30 PM, Boys Tennis @ Weber 3:30 Ogden Invitational @Ogden High PM - 4:30 PM, Region Concert Band Festival 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM April 15: Boys Basketball Open Gym 7-9pm, April 12: Girls Golf @ Weber (the Barn) 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Baseball @ April 16: Baseball 3:30-5:30pm @ Northridge 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Mr./Ms. Fremont, Boys Soccer 3:30-5:30pm @SyrClearfield 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM acuse, Boys Tennis 3:30-5:30pm @Davis, Softball 3:30-5:30pm @Syracuse April 16: Baseball @ Davis 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Softball @ Weber 3:30 PM April 17: Track and Field 3:30-7pm @ 5:00 PM Syracuse, Baseball 3:30-5:30pm @ Syracuse, Region- Large Choir 4-9pm April 17: National Honor Society 2:30 @Fremont, Girls Basketball open gym PM - 3:30 PM, Track vs Davis 6-7:30pm 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Baseball vs Davis April 18: School play 7-9pm, Girls Golf 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Softball vs. TaylorsTournament 12-4pm @Glen Eagle, Boys ville 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Community Soccer 3:30-5:30 @Davis, Boys Tennis Council 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Large Choir 3:30-5:30pm @Syracuse Festival Ladies 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Large Choir Festival Falcon 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM April 19: School play 7-9pm, Baseball @ Fremont 3:30-5:30pm April 18: Boys Soccer vs. Northridge 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Boys Tennis @ Northridge

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM ,Softball vs Fremont 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Sketch Comedy 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM April 19: Prom Assembly 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, Girls Golf @ Syracuse (Glen Eagle) 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Baseball @ Davis 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Senior Showcase / Collage Concert/ Band & Orchestra 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM April 20: Prom 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM April 23: Boys Soccer @ Layton 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Boys Tennis @ Fremont 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Softball @ Layton 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM April 24: Orchestra Large Group @ Weber 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM April 25: Boys Soccer vs Weber 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM,Boys Tennis @ Clearfield 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Softball vs Davis 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM April 26: Girls Golf @ Davis (Davis Park) 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM April 27: State Solo & Ensemble Festival April 30: Boys Soccer @ Syracuse 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Baseball @ Layton 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Boys Tennis @Layton 3:30 PM-5:00, Softball @Syracuse 3-5pm

April 18: Track Meet 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm @ Clearfield High April 19: 4TH TERM MIDTERMS April 25: Track Meet 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm @ Syracuse High

Syracuse Jr. High April 1-5: SPRING BREAK 2019 NO SCHOOL April 17: District Jazz Band Festival 4:30pm – 9:00pm @Centennial Junior High

West Point Jr. High April 1-5: SPRING BREAK 2019 NO SCHOOL April 10: Madrigal Musical Review 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM April 17: Jazz Band Festival

Syracuse Arts Academy Jr. High April 1-5: SPRING BREAK 2019 NO SCHOOL April 17: Parent-Teacher Conference: Early Out April 18: Parent-Teacher Conference: Early Out April 19: Teacher comp day: NO SCHOOL Legacy Jr. High April 1-5: SPRING BREAK 2019 NO SCHOOL April 9: Track tryouts 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM April 16: Spring Swing Dance 3:00 PM 4:00 PM April 17: Track Meet 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @Woods Cross High School April 19: 4TH TERM MIDTERMS April 22-26: FOOD TRUCK WEEK

April 18: Track Meet 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM April 19: 4TH TERM MIDTERMS April 24: Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM Syracuse Elementary April 1-5: SPRING BREAK 2019 NO SCHOOL Bluff Ridge Elementary April 1-5: SPRING BREAK 2019 NO SCHOOL Buffalo Point Elementary April 1-5: SPRING BREAK 2019 NO SCHOOL Sand Springs Elementary April 1-5: SPRING BREAK 2019 NO SCHOOL Arts Academy Elementary: April 1-5: SPRING BREAK 2019 NO SCHOOL April 17: Parent-Teacher Conference: Early Out April 18: Parent-Teacher Conference: Early Out April 19: Teacher comp day: NO SCHOOL

FUN THINGS TO DO! April (Every Weekend): Lagoon - Open Weekends April (Every Wednesday): Davis County Food Truck Days 11am-2pm @Davis County Courthouse April 5: Chamber Music Series: Canyon String Quartet 7pm-8pm @Alpine Church Layton Campus April 6: Easter Bunny Garden 10AM @J&J Nursery April 8: Pet Night with the Easter Bunny 6PM @Layton Hills Mall April 10: Weed Identification and Control Hosted by Weber Basin Water Conservancy District 6-7:30pm April 12: The Musical Comedy Murders

of 1940 7pm @OPPA April 13: Easter Egg Hunt Hosted

by Hone Solar @ Rock Creek Park in Syracuse, 11am-1pm, DAVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT EXHIBIT 6:00-8:00 pm @90 N Main St, Bountiful, UT 84010 April 20: Kaysville City Easter Egg Hunt 9am-9:30 @Barnes Park April 15-21: International Dark Sky Week: Public Star Party on Antelope Island State Park 6:00pm @White Rock Bay, Utah April 24: Vegetable and Herb Gardening @Weber Basin Water Conservancy District 6pm-7:30

April 26: The Phantom of the Opera 7PM @Layton High School

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COMMUNITY

Students of the Month SPONSORED BY THE SYRACUSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND RENTMEISTER

“Syracuse City Chamber of Commerce Award for Excellence” In order to recognize outstanding students and athletes in Syracuse, the Community and Economic Development Department has developed the Syracuse City Chamber of Commerce Award for Excellence. This monthly award recognizes the outstanding performance of male and female students who excel in athletics, arts and/or academics. The individuals selected for this award will be identified by Syracuse City in partnership with representatives from the local recreation department, and local elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools.

Brynlie Green

Hunter Peart

Brynlie was Syracuse High School (SHS) English Sterling Scholar 2019 and represented SHS in the semi-finals.

She is a student writer for the Standard Examiner and serves as a judge for the Syracuse High School writing contest.

Brynlie takes initiative and gets results; she is positive, calm, and kind to others.

Hunter is a Sterling Scholar Computer Technology Semi-Finalist. He is a volunteer on the Syracuse City Youth Court and an Eagle Scout.

Syracuse High School

In her spare time Brynlie volunteers at retirement centers and is the Teen Library Research aid at Syracuse High. Brynlie is involved in numerous clubs and is the Editor in Chief of the SHS yearbook. She has a passion for a wide variety of things and a broad spectrum of experiences. Such experiences allow her to be able to interact and connect with people from all walks of life.

Brynlie is the Vice President of the Hope Squad, a photographer, and former Miss Teen Syracuse. Brynlie is currently creating an organization to help older members of our community combat loneliness. Brynlie is a Honor Roll Student, English Sterling Scholar, and Westminster Honors College member.

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Although Hunter struggled with mathematics, that never stops him from working on getting better and achieving goals he sets. Hunter currently takes AP Calculus, AP Literature, AP Government, AP Comparative, AP Physics and Web development. Hunter plays the cello and is part of The Syracuse High School Orchestra.

He has participated in “Stuff the Bus” working toward helping children in need with school supplies. Hunter is compassionate and always willing to give a hand to anyone that is in need, and is currently preparing to serve a religious mission upon graduation.

Syracuse Chamber of Commerce is our Student of the Month Sponsor. They pay for the $25 gift card that students receive for being selected as the Student of the Month by their school. Contact your school for information on how to qualify.

Thank You!

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ART CONTEST WINNERS { & Honorable Mentions } VOTE WINNER:

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L-R: The Storm by Matt Bock • Diablo by Stephanie Peterson • Cloaked by Alexis Cornia

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30 Days of Spring Cleaning

BY MELISSA SPELTS

Spring cleaning is the BEST! It means that warmer days are coming and soon we will be outside in the sun, soaking up that vitamin D. I also love any excuse to get rid of things in our house. After a long winter of being cooped up inside, our house starts to feel stuffy and overrun. I hope this list helps you feel like spring cleaning is possible by taking it one job at a time. I know it will help me. Happy cleaning!

WEEK 1

Day 1 - All Baseboards Day 2 - Blinds and Curtains Day 3 - Kitchen Cupboards and Drawers Day 4 - Fridge

WEEK 2

Day 5 - Stove and Oven Day 6 - Kitchen Utensil Drawer Day 7 - Dishwasher

Day 8 - Under ALL Furniture Day 13- Shower Heads and Curtains Day 9 - Ceiling Fan Blades Day 14 - Master Bedroom and Closet Day 10 - Light Switches & Door Handles Day 11- Wash Walls Day 12 - Couch Pillows and Cushions

WEEK 3 Day 15 – Kids’ Closet and Drawers Day 16 - Under Rugs and Mats Day 17 - Air Vents and Filters Day 18 - Stairs and Railings

Day 19 - Flip and Rotate Mattresses Day 20 - Coat Closet Day 21- Books and Games

WEEK 4

WEEK 5

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Why & how to grow your own

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rowing up on a farm we grew most of what we ate, and boy, did we eat well! Peas, radishes, turnips, beets, carrots, green beans, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, corn, potatoes, greens, squash, and strawberries. I learned to love gardening. My mother was an amazing gardener and we spent many happy hours “playing in the dirt.” She taught me a lot about life and the importance of always “hoeing to the end of the row.”

I’ve wondered at times why I enjoy gardening so much and I think I’ve figured it out. The benefits are incredible!

Gardening can reduce stress. It’s a great place to work out your frustrations, as you rid the garden of weeds. Exposure to soil and plants can help improve your immune system. It’s a great physical work out, better than the gym! Working in the soil can make you happier.

You eat better, because you are eating fresh vegetables from your own garden. It also exercises your brain as you plan and research your seeds and plants, and figure the best way to maintain and care for your garden. Gardening is also an amazing way to spend time with your family!

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"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."

-Aubrey Hepburn

you will need to add 2-3 inches of organic matter each year to maintain a good growing soil. What is organic matter? It is material that was once living, such as compost, leaves, grass clippings, and manures. It is best if the material has been composted. But if it hasn’t, add nitrogen to help break it up. If your soil is so bad that it won’t grow anything, consider using raised beds, grow boxes, or container gardens.

STEP 2: CREATE A PLAN. Decide what type of watering

Enjoy the harvest! PIck produce at the peak of ripeness.

system you want to use in your garden. Probably the easiest and most efficient is a drip system. Research the vegetables you want to grow and know how much area each plant type will need. Draw a “garden map.” Make sure your plants will have adequate room to grow. Plant vegetables that you and your family will enjoy eating. Buy good quality seed and seedlings.

Remember, you reap what you sow! Make sure you have the proper tools for gardening, such as, gloves, shovel, hoe, rake, and weeder. It is always easier to do the job with the right tools!

STEP 3: FOLLOW YOUR GARDEN PLAN. Till your garden area when it is dry enough (i.e., when you pick up a handful of dirt, squeeze it into a ball, and toss it up in the air; if it falls apart it’s time.) Rake your garden smooth. Plant your seeds

TIPS FOR SUCCESS!

With these terrific benefits, no one can say, “no” to gardening! Now that we have answered the question, “Why Grow a Garden”, let’s go on to the How-To of gardening.

STEP 1: PICK THE RIGHT GARDEN SPOT AND PREPARE THE SOIL. You want an area that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. You will want to get a soil test of your garden (www.usual.usu.edu) for about $15. That will tell you what fertilizer you need to add to your soil. Because of our wonderful Syracuse clay soil,

Happy gardening!

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Enjoy the harvest!

STEP 5: HARVEST YOUR CROPS AND ENJOY! Make the most of what you grow.

Pick the vegetables at the peak of ripeness.

Remember to keep picking since the more you pick, the more new fruits will form. Preserve what you don’t use immediately by freezing, canning, or drying. You will enjoy the fruits of your labors during the long winter.

Weed often and water deeply for happy plants! and seedlings according to their planting instructions. I like to use a string to keep the rows somewhat straight.

Carefully water the seeds and keep them moist for proper germination. Also, water the seedlings carefully so as to not damage the leaves, stems or roots.

STEP 4: WATER, WEED, AND FERTILIZE, AS NEEDED. A simple way to see if your plants have enough water is to put a finger in the soil two or three inches below the surface and make sure it feels moist. It is better to water one or two times a week rather than a little every day. . .as my dad use to say “water deep.” Weed from the beginning and weed almost every day. . .your plants will love you for it! Never give up the fight! And remember, it’s great exercise! Keep your hoe sharp. Pull weeds when the soil is wet and hoe weeds when it is dry. Also, mulch can prove effective in reducing weeds and holding in the soil’s moisture. There are two types of mulch, organic and inorganic. Organic mulches include bark, grass clippings, leaves and newspaper, which will decompose over time and become rich organic matter. Inorganic mulch includes plastic film or landscape fabric, which mainly block weeds. Fertilize as the plants require. If you encounter problems with insects or disease, ask local professionals or do a little online research. And I like to think that it helps to talk to your plants; sometimes they just need an encouraging word!

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Local Resident Helps to Bring Bunk Beds to Families in Need Local man Scott Decaria and friends have always wanted to give back to their community, spending time each Christmas season feeding the homeless and other service projects. Scott always had a desire to do more. One day a friend called him and told him to watch a show on Facebook Watch that was put together by Mike Rowe called Returning the Favor. It is a show in which Mike Rowe, of Dirty Jobs fame, travels the country showing some of the amazing things Americans are doing to “return the favor” to selflessly make a difference in their communities.

The episode that Scott’s friend had him watch was about a man, Luke Mickelson in Twin Falls Idaho who, after hearing his children complain about the things their Christmas lacked and wanting to do something different to help his children realize how blessed they really are, decided to go build a bunk bed in his garage to donate to someone who might need one. He had built a bed before for a family he knew and so he decided to build another without even a recipient in mind. Once they finished, they posted the bed on Facebook to see who might need a free bed. The response was awesome, not only were they able to donate the bed but many other friends stepped up

As word got out they grew into 9 chapters in different communities of people who started building beds for kids and families in need. Mike Rowe got wind of their work and decided feature them on the show in February 2018.

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and donated blankets and pillows and anything else that might be needed.

After this experience, Luke decided to continue the effort and keep making beds for those in need. He couldn’t stand hearing about kids sleeping on the floor. He started making as many beds as he could. As word got out, they grew into nine chapters in different communities of people who started building beds for kids and families in need. Mike Rowe got wind of their work and decided feature them on the show in February 2018. The excitement around their work was boosted tremendously by the show and today there are 137 chapters of Sleep in Heavenly Peace across the nation and one right here in Syracuse, UT started by Scott Decaria and Jay Tucker.

Since starting the chapter here, they were able to connect with two local Lowes stores that helped them get the initial supplies and funding to get started building beds. In their first year they set a goal to build 50 beds but were able to build and deliver 140 beds.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace teams up with local businesses to build beds. SHP brings the supplies and tools and generators to make the beds and the sponsoring companies donate money for supplies and employees help build the beds. It is a great opportunity to have a hands on company effort to give back.

Scott remembers one delivery to a family in Ogden where a single mom had three children living in a very small house. All four of them were sleeping on a queen mattress which was the only thing in the room. When the local chapter showed up and delivered the beds, the kids were so excited to have, for the first time ever, their own bed to sleep in. It is highly rewarding delivering beds to children from age 3 to 17.

REQUEST A BED To request a bed, visit shpbeds.org or contact Scott at 801-784-0338.

VOLUNTEER WITH US! There is also a national build day scheduled for this June 15th where anyone can come help build a bed.

It might be a great chance for your family to realize how blessed they are.

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Special Volunteers Needed for Museum

BY SYRACUSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Do you have a special talent for making candles, candy or unique items to show at the Museum? We would provide the space you need and set a date for you to show your talents. If you have a collection of special items you might want to show, the Museum is the place. This, we hope, will bring more people into the museum that we are so proud of.

We have two residents, Chuck Wright and Jay Stuart, who are showing their woodworks. Its hard to believe that the wood making is so beautiful and unique. The vases, bowls, plates and hats are so professional that they could be shown in any boutique store, and here we have it in Syracuse city.

Every citizen should come tour the Museum and Farmhouse and share in the pride that this Museum brings. We have over 2000 people who tour the Museum each year. We have been talking with the Utah Division of Arts and Museum in Salt Lake City, and they have agreed to lending us some revolving displays for three or four months.

Our volunteers will be going to Salt Lake City to see what would be good for the Syracuse Museum.

ďƒ˛ Please contact us if you are interested in displaying your items or showing us any items you make. We will do the advertising and help you in whatever you need.

Current woodworking displays by residents. We would love to show what you make!

Plan a visit

SYRACUSE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER The museum’s hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 2-5pm and by appointment (801-614-9674 ext.

674). It is located on 1700 South (Antelope Drive) just before 2000 West, Syracuse, UT.

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PRECIOUS PETS

Stella & Shadow

Stella and Shadow, our bunnies, joined our family from the Humane Society of Utah. We went to read stories to the cats and dogs about four years ago, then came home with bunnies. We have all been best friends ever since. Stella was almost one year old when we got her. She is a lion head and has the softest fur behind her ears.

She is an escape artist. She loves to rebound off your legs and the walls of her house to escape her bunny run. Shadow was five years old when we got her. She is so gentle and will lick you, like dog kisses. She graciously tolerates dress up time and twinsie outfits.

BY MELINA WITT

Just this last fall, we discovered that Shadow was a rare breed, a dwarf Hotot. She took a 1st place ribbon in the Davis County Fair. In her gentle way, she made sure we knew that once was enough showing for her.

Besides snuggles and petting behind the ears, dried papayas and honey nut cheerios are their favorite treats. There is nothing more perfect than having them with us while enjoying our backyard tree swing, and every other moment.

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Dr. David Cox comes from four generations of dentists and has recently acquired Syracuse Family Dental.

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r. David Cox owns Syracuse Family Dental in Syracuse.

He recently acquired the practice from the current Mayor, Dr. Mike Gailey, the original founder. Dr Cox comes from a long line of dentists spanning back four generations.

He observed on many occasions how his family members were able to help and treat members of the community with various dental needs spanning from giving someone the smile they always wanted to giving care to someone’s child in a dental emergency. He is very grateful for the time and opportunities his father was able to give him, rarely ever missing a game or other sporting event. These experiences pulled Dr. Cox toward the profession After attending Weber State University, Dr. Cox received a military scholarship from the army to complete his dental training at The Ohio State University, one of the nation’s top dental programs After completing his dental degree, he went on to get further military training at Ft Sam Houston in San Antonio, and then to Ft Hood, Texas where he served on active duty in various capacities and units including , DENTAC, 3rd Cavalry, and the Warrior Transition Unit (WTU) . While

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in the WTU he worked with many soldiers who were transitioning out of the military programs, many due to severe injuries while in combat.

Upon leaving the military, Dr Cox Partnered with a dental group in Golden. Colorado, where he thought he would lay down his roots. However, he soon learned that God had another path for him when his father tragically passed away, bringing him back home to Utah in 2016 to be closer to his family. After returning home, he decided to take the opportunity to pursue an MBA degree from the University of Utah EMBA program. He felt that having his MBA would give him the tools needed to more effectively run a dental practice.

Dr. Cox really enjoys what he does. His practice is Multi-faceted and works with both individuals and families to improve and optimize their dental health. Dr Cox’s favorite thing about his job is, “being able to perform procedures that include restoring either an entire arch or full mouth of teeth for someone who has many missing and/ or broken down teeth. These procedures change people's lives. I've often witnessed people shed tears of joy, because they have never been able to feel good about their smile or smile at all. This is what motivates me to come to work every day.”

Dr. Cox also believes in staying up to date with the leading and cutting edge technologies in the dental industry. He continuously attends continuing education to ensure that he is at the top of his field to best serve his patients.

Most importantly, Dr. Cox genuinely listens to his patients. He cut down to each individual’s chief concerns and oral issues, to come up with each person's most optimal solution, and takes the time to explain things in ways you will understand. He also makes himself available, by staying open some evenings and weekends, to make things more convenient for those who cannot come during regular business hours.

Dr. Cox has always been fond of sports and grew up playing a variety of them but his true loves are golf and skiing.

Throughout his junior and high school years Dr. Cox competed at the local, state, and national level in golf, he also skied in various masters races and was on the ski team in college, but today he likes to compete in amateur golf events and more than anything, a good powder day!

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Turn off the main valve at the street

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The last critical part to this is to walk your property, look for signs of broken lines like bubbled up turf or water coming out of the ground.

Often you can hear water moving through that main valve when you know it is turned off that is the sign of a leak!

Every Home Policy excludes ground water, which in this case could mean no coverage. There are policies that exclude ground water but have covered a claim from a broken sprinkler pipe that they consider a plumbing source.

Many do not. One of our carriers, AutoOwners Insurance, has come out with an endorsement that can be added called “INLAND FLOOD� that adds coverage for Low Cost Flood Insurance. Most of the homes in Syracuse would qualifyfor this endorsement. If you have questions or would like a coverage review, we are happy to help. Call our office anytime 801-8253887.

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BUSINESS

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DEPENDENCY EXEMPTIONS: The

At Pinnacle Accountancy Group of Utah, tax time is our favorite time of year. In December 2017, Congress

Act eliminated dependency exemptions.

In past years, there was a deduction ($4,050 in 2017) for each person living in a household. This deduction has been eliminated.

passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (The Act). The Act makes sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code and impacts virtually every taxpayer. These changes are now in effect when filing your 2018 individual and business tax returns. Individuals are more impacted by the provisions of the act than any other class of taxpayer.

This update is to alert you to some tax changes from tax reform.

INDIVIDUAL TAX RATES: The Act reduced tax rates by 2-3% in each bracket and also made tax brackets wider. The individual income tax rates for 2018 range from 10% to 37% depending on your taxable income. Capital gain rates range from 0-20% depending on the income tax bracket.

STANDARD DEDUCTION: The Act doubled the standard deduction for each filing status (Single - $12,000 and Married Filing Jointly - $24,000).

These increases may make it more advantageous to take the standard deduction instead of itemized deductions.

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CHILD TAX CREDIT AND FAMILY CREDIT: To help mitigate the elimination of the dependency exemptions, the Act doubled the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000.

The Child Tax Credit is available for dependents age 16 or younger. The Child Tax Credit is phased out starting at taxable income of $200,000 for single and $400,000 for married filing joint returns. This means that more families will benefit from this credit. The Family Tax Credit is a new $500 credit available for dependents age 17-24 with similar phase out rules.

CORPORATE TAX RATES: The Act adjusted the tax rate for all C-Corporations to a flat 21%. Due to this change, it may be advantageous to reevaluate the entity structure of a business. Companies that are S-Corporations, LLCs or Partnerships may benefit from this flat tax rate because it could be lower than the rate on individual taxes.

PASS-THROUGH INCOME DEDUCTION: The Act created a new deduction for Pass-Through Entities which include LLCs, Partnerships, S-Corporations, Sole Proprietorships and rental activities. This deduction can be up to 20% of the income that is reported on your return from a pass-through entity. This deduction will reduce taxable income which in turn will reduce taxes.

DEPRECIATION: The Act changed the requirements for an asset to be eligible for bonus depreciation. Certain new or used assets (including equipment, furniture, livestock, and some vehicles) acquired in 2018 are eligible for bonus depreciation. Bonus depreciation allows for the entire purchase price of the asset to be deducted in 2018.

At Pinnacle Accountancy Group of Utah, we strive to put our clients in the best position possible to pay the least amount of taxes. We offer free consultations to new clients to go over previous filed returns and discuss their current tax situation. If you have general tax questions or questions on how tax reform may impact you or your business, feel free to give us a call to set-up an appointment.

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RECIPES FOOD

SPRING Favorites Recipes and photos by Shauna Havey

Celebrate the arrival of warmer days & Easter with these delicious recipes!

Easter Fluff Bars

Teriyaki Pork Bowls

These soft and gooey cookie and marshmallow bars are as irresistible to eat as they are to look at! A simple, storebought sugar cookie dough becomes a festive and fun Easter treat when topped with a layer of lemon-flavored homemade marshmallow. Easy enough for the kids to make and pretty enough to grace your Easter table, you’ll have a hoppin’ dessert even the Easter Bunny will approve of.

Liven up your springtime dinner menu with this protein and veggie packed dish. Made with lean pork and cauliflower rice, it’s the perfect start to lighter, seasonal eating. Bold teriyaki sauce and a variety of crunchy toppings finish off this healthy family meal. Feel free to sub in regular white rice if you like.

Makes 24 bars Cooking Spray 1 16.5 oz. tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1 C. water 1 three ounce package lemon flavored gelatin dessert 2/3 C. sugar 1/4 C. light corn syrup 1/4 tsp. salt 6 drops yellow food coloring 2 Tbsp. pastel sprinkles Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray, line with parchment that is cut large enough to hang over the sides of the pan. Spray parchment thoroughly with cooking spray.

Press sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until set. Allow cookie to cool completely.

In a medium saucepan, bring water to a simmer. Add the package of flavored gelatin dessert and stir over heat until dissolved. Add sugar and stir again to dissolve. Remove mixture from heat and stir in corn syrup and salt.

Refrigerate mixture for 20 minutes, just until it’s barely still warm to the touch. Then, pour into the bowl of a stand mixer or mixing bowl and beat with whisk attachment for 6-10 minutes until opaque and fluffy. The gelatin will become a very pale yellow once it’s turned to marshmallow, so add food coloring and mix on low until it’s the shade of yellow you like.

Spread the marshmallow mixture evenly over the cooled cookie.

Use a spatula to get it as smooth as possible, then scatter the sprinkles over the surface.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow marshmallow to set up.

When ready to serve, lift bars out of the pan by the parchment.

Cut into 24 squares with a sharp knife.

Serves 4 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin medallions 1 15 oz. can sliced pineapple rings in juice 2 small heads of cauliflower, stemmed and cut into florets 1/4 C. avocado or olive oil, divided 2 tsp. minced garlic 2 tsp. salt, divided 1 tsp. pepper, divided 1 bunch fresh cilantro 1 C. bottled teriyaki sauce 1/2 red onion, sliced thin 4 scallions, sliced 2 limes, halved 2 tsp. sesame seeds Place pork into a gallon sized zip top bag and pour in pineapple juice. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.

To make cauliflower rice, place florets into a food processor and pulse until they are chopped fine. Place cauliflower onto a clean kitchen towel, twist towel around cauliflower to squeeze out excess water.

Set a skillet over medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons of the oil, the garlic, cauliflower rice, and half the salt and pepper.

Press down with a spatula and cook on one side for 3-4 minutes until slightly brown. Turn cauliflower with a spatula and brown on the other side. Set aside and keep warm.

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Brush with the remaining oil. Remove pork from marinade and sprinkle both sides with remaining salt and pepper. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side until pork is barely pink in the middle. Remove from heat and brush generously with teriyaki sauce.

Place pineapple rings onto the grill for 1-2 minutes per side until grill marks develop.

To assemble bowls, divide cauliflower rice amongst four large bowls. Top with grilled pork and pineapple, the remaining cilantro, red onion, scallions, and 1/2 of a lime. Drizzle on any remaining teriyaki sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

About our recipe contributor Shauna Havey is a nationally recognized Utah food and family blogger.

When she's not creating scrumptious recipes, she enjoys family life and travel adventures.

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BY BY JEREMY POORTE

Sometimes your food destination can bring you to a place that is unique and totally unexpected.

An urban adventure! From the curb, Bombay Grill has an eclectic vibe to its location on Washington Boulevard in Ogden. It’s a type of place that makes you ask, what exactly is in there?

When Jaspal Singh opened his establishment in 2007, he chose this location after having noticed few quality Indian / Pakistani restaurants, if any, north of Salt Lake City at the time.

He had successfully operated other restaurants in other states and looked forward to offering authentic, quality food in Ogden. Myself, my wife and our close knit group of friends from Ogden High School all discovered Bombay Grill shortly after Jaspal opened for business.

What a great find it has been for us!

favorites Mango Chicken Curry

Chicken cooked in a delicious garlic onion sauce and mango chutney

Malai Kofta

Cheese and vegetable balls in midly spicy gravy

Inside is simple, elemental and low-key decor.

It’s a throwback to small scale family dining with a few special touches.

At lunchtime, warm and bright natural light from the large front windows fills the place, which makes it feel alive

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with energy. Those same windows offer amazing views of Mt. Ogden. By night, Bombay Grill is a subdued, relaxed space for gathering with friends & family as the sights and sounds of Ogden’s “Main Street” flows outside.

Of course, the best part of any great place to eat should be the food, and here it most definitely is. To get started, Jaspal in the kitchen can start rolling, seasoning and firing delicious Indian breads from inside his Tandoori oven. He’ll craft tasty soups such as Raita (made with yogurt, cucumbers & tomatoes), Seafood or Vegetarian Curry and start preparing ingredients for cooking up his popular Lamb Do Pijama, Chicken Tikka Masala or Malai Kofta. Other meals that I recommend are his Lamb Saagwala & Veg Coconut Curry. My ultimate personal favorite though is the Mango Chicken Curry. My wife loves the Malai Kofta. Our daughter likes to explore the lamb dishes they offer. After 12 years of patronage, Jaspal or his wife no longer ask me what main course I want, just how hot (spicy).

I guess I know what I like, and I like what I know.

In all of the times that my family, friends and I have eaten there, we have never had a meal that was disliked. Sometimes we’d be too adventurous with how spicy we’d ask Jaspal to make our meal (he uses a 1 to 10 scale, and his 10 is thermonuclear bliss, just so you know).

Sometimes, it will be a competition between friends. A “How hot can you take it?” sort of adventure challenge.

In those cases, a glass of milk or one of their delicious Strawberry, Blueberry or

Mango Lassi’s would always tone the heat back down.

Whether you go for hot or mild, the flavors have always been consistent and excellent.

Above: Lamb At the end of your meal, Do Pijayma Jaspal or his wife can make up scrumptious Mango Kulfi (a homemade ice cream) or Gulabjaman, my daughter’s favorite (a deep fried pastry and homemade cheese, topped with a sweet syrup).

Bombay Grill has been a treasure for me, my friends and my family and for many others in Ogden and Weber County.

With Jaspal and his family and staff, you are a stranger but once. There you will find more than just a new place to eat great food. You’ll find a new destination, totally unexpected, which you will indeed want to return to again.

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