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Mayor's Message Mother's Battle with Chaos!
E "Our current culinary water storage capacity needs our attention."
very mother of a boy experiences first-hand a private battle with entropy associated directly with him! Nearly every day of my youth, until my toys became larger than she could possibly throw, Mother would threaten, “Mike if you don’t pick up your toys I’m going to throw them up Spoon Creek!”
Now, I had no idea where Spoon Creek was, but in my boyish mind I figured that if every mother threw precious boyhood relics up Spoon Creek when they became chaos to her, it must be a marvelous place! I remember looking at state maps hoping to find the spot. I did! Spoon Creek is an actual place located 12 miles east of Mt. Pleasant, Utah in the Fish Lake National Forrest. It must be a boy’s wonderland. I’ve yet to go there. With the closing of ToysRUs® recently, I’m thinking of organizing a pilgrimage! Any takers?
3. Recycle — When we forget to recycle we throw away the energy used to produce the item and the energy yet stored there.
All three of these principles help us understand the need for conservation. During the last five years I’ve watch our City subscribe meticulously to these principles. But, despite the fact of their employ, there exists another R that is also a player. This R is a direct result of the return to chaos predicted by the Second Law of Thermodynamics via the battle with entropy. There comes a time when things wearout, having fought the battle for years, but now require “Replacement”. The car will eventually need replacement. The washer will die someday. Entropy claims its own despite all we do. The City is not immune to the effects of entropy. We sit on list of infrastructure projects that are losing the battle because of their age. Our current culinary water storage capacity needs our attention. Please be alert to discussions concerning this issue, coming in the next few months. Watch for notices of these discussions. We will need your input on how to proceed.
1. Reduce — We all need to work to reduce our
In threatening to throw my cherished toys up Spoon Creek, Mother was attempting to teach me the value of conservation. What she could not protect my toys from was the heavy, boyish play they were exposed to day, after day, after day. Toys are like that. They experience rough play and eventually lose the battle with chaos; chaos that comes conveniently packaged with unkempt hair, a dirty face, an untucked shirt and two legs with muddy feet attached. Sorry Mom!
2. Reuse — We’ve become a throw away generation.
Michael Gailey, Mayor of Syracuse City
One of my assignments the last five years has been to work with the Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District which handles solid waste generated in Davis and Morgan counties. I have come to understand some best practices in solid waste management. They are often referred to as the Three Rs. consumption of natural resources by not wasting. Despite being laughed at for saving short pieces of string, those before us knew the value of savings earned by maintaining and reusing resources.
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from the Editor It was such a fun time meeting many of you at the Syracuse Days festival. We had an awesome response from many of you regarding story ideas and we look forward to hearing the stories you want to tell in the magazine. You will find a proud parent moment Melissa and Ryan Spelts in this month's issue and there are more to come. We are always interested in your stories and will fit them in as long as we have room. Also, remember this publication is made possible by the advertisers you see in its pages. Please support them if you can.
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Syracuse City Updates Syracuse Days Highlights BY JENNIFER GREENLEE • Miss Syracuse Pageant: On Saturday, June 23, 2018, the Miss Syracuse and Miss Teen Syracuse Pageant took place. The pageant is done each year, in which the Queen and attendants are awarded scholarship money. Each woman has their own service platform to improve the community. The participants must have at least six hours of service each quarter in order to maintain their status. The Miss Teen Syracuse winners were: Miss Teen Syracuse, Lily Elmer; Teen First Attendant, Alexa Smith; Teen Second Attendant, Makayla Lovan; and The Spirit of Syracuse, Taylie Naylor. The Miss Syracuse Winners were: Miss Syracuse and The Heart of Syracuse, Kenady Thornley; Miss First Attendant, Madi Beckstead; Miss Second Attendant, Alyssia Fitzgibbons. Congratulations to the winners of this year’s pageant and congratulations to the winners of last year who are moving on to compete in Miss Davis County. • Keys to the City: This year, on Saturday June 30, 2018, two Keys to the City were given out. One went to Randy Jefferies and the second to Jim Rentmeister Randy Jefferies (pictured right) has been working on roadway projects since 2001. He has worked on the SR-193 extension, the 2000 expansion, and the West Davis Corridor, along with others. “It’s a huge surprise. I am honored that the city leadership would want to recognize me,” said Mr. Jefferies. “The city leaders have been great. The citizens are in good hands.” Jim Rentmeister has been a respectable facet of the Syracuse Community since he came to Syracuse City. Mr. Rentmeister founded the Syracuse Chapter of the Lions Club in 1951 and has helped with Syracuse Days since they began as “Friendship Days” in 1952. “[The Lions Club] has always had full cooperation from the city and its citizens. We are very lucky, as many cities are not,” and Mr. Rentmeister. This year, he was recognized as the upstanding and honorable citizen he has been since the early days of Syracuse. Mr. Rentmeister was the Grand Marshall in this year’s city parade and led the procession through the city. • Birdhouse Contest:The Birdhouse Contest was a rousing success with many entering their originally designed birdhouses. Bob Hartman took first, Bill Hartman took second, Zach Maughan took third, with Abraham Nolen taking fourth. The Honorable Mention went to Brendon Maughan and People’s Choice/Most Livable went to Dave Maughan • Photo Contest: The photo contest took place with two divisions, a junior and an open. The Junior Division winner was Sierra Savage, with Samuel Bode taking second. In the Open Division, the Grand Prize went to Rachelle Maughan, with Joy Savage taking first, and Jamie Kulbacki taking second and third. The Honorable Mention went to Jordan Savage, and People’s Choice went to Rachelle Maughan.
Community Question Corner BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY
Question: Why is the City watering its parks during the day? Answer: Certainly, watering during nighttime hours is more efficient and will better care for your lawn. So why does the City water many of its parks during the day? There are two practical reasons. First, our parks require a lot of water – and consequently a lot of pressure – to adequately irrigate our fields. And these parks usually about residential subdivisions who also need to water their lawns at night. While most of our residents are watering their lawns, the pressure decreases. We water what we can during the night, but there are some parks that require the
system’s full pressure to avoid drying out. Second, our larger parks have tons of watering stations. While a large residential yard may have four or five stations to cover the area, it takes far more to water our larger fields. For instance, at Founders Park, we have fifty-five stations, which takes about 24 hours to water in total. Considering the hundreds of thousands of dollars it has taken to develop these parks, the City will do its best to preserve them. Do you have a community question? Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.
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CITY NEWS
Open House for Roadway Projects
Syracuse and Clearfield cities are hosting an open house on Thursday, August 16, 2018 to discuss the proposed 500 West Roadway Extension and Improvements. The open house will be held in the large main hall at Bluff Ridge Elementary School (2680 S 775 W, Syracuse, Utah 84075) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The city proposes to 1) extend 500 West from 2010 South, intersecting Antelope Drive (SR-108), and continuing to First and D Streets in the Freeport Center; 2) improve the west side of 500 West between 2010 South and Gordon Avenue (2700 South) by installing curb, gutter, parkstrips and sidewalk; 3) remove the current traffic signals at 300 West and Antelope Drive; 4) add new
traffic signals on 500 West and Antelope Drive; and 5) add traffic signals at Gordon Avenue and 500 West/3700 West. To learn more about the project or to submit comments, we welcome your attendance. Comments can also be submitted to Paige Yocom by phone (801-917-1940), email (paige.yocom@ crsengineers.com), or mail (160 Main Street #200, Farmington, Utah 84025) until August 23, 2018. The meeting room is ADA accessible. If you have any special language, audio, visual, or ADA needs, please contact Paige at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that accommodations can be provided.
Truth in Taxation Hearing The City Council will hold a truth in taxation hearing on Tuesday, August 14th at 6:00 PM at Syracuse City Hall located at 1979 West 1900 South to consider a tax increase that would generate an additional $55,000 in fiscal year 2019. This would be equivalent to $6.37 per year on an average home value of $305,000. The additional tax revenue would be used to fund a mandate created by the Utah Legislature’s Senate Bill 235, which was passed in the 2018 legislative session. That state bill requires all cities to help fund public safety for homeless shelters statewide.
Public Works As debris, grime, and dirt get onto our parking lots and driveways, prevent these pollutants from getting into the storm drain system by sweeping them up and discarding them into the garbage can. If we can each do our part, this will help prevent the pollutants from clogging up our storm drain pipes and will keep our waterways cleaner and our parking lots and driveways looking more appealing. REMEMBER, ONLY RAIN DOWN THE STORM DRAIN.
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Syracuse Police Department’s 4th Annual Night Out Against Crime event The event is set for August 29, 2018. This year it will be held in conjunction with the Farmers Market at Centennial Park, located directly behind the Police Department at 1751 South 2000 West. The event will start at 6:00 P.M. and end at 8:00 P.M. There will be games, prizes, balloons, and you may even get a chance to “dunk” Officer Penrod. There will also be community partners presenting information on crime prevention, mental health issues, and crime victim services.
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Parks and Recreation YOUTH SPORTS
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JR. JAZZ BASKETBALL Registration dates: 1st Session August 1- October 6 Divisions: Itty Bitty Hoops (boys and girls Kindergarten Only), 1st grade boys and girls, 2nd grade boys and girls, 3rd/4th grade girls, 5th/6th grade girls *Leagues will begin the end of October and run until midDecember. 2nd Session: August 1 – November 10 Divisions: 3rd grade boys, 4th grade boys, 5th grade boys, 6th grade boys, 7th/8th grade boys, 9th/10th grade boys, 11th/12th grade boys, 7th- 9th grade girls. *Leagues will tentatively begin mid-December and run until March. Cost: Itty Bitty Hoops (Kindergarten only): $40.00 1st-4th grade boys and 1st-6th grade girls: $52.00 5th-12th grade boys and 7th-9th grade girls: $57.00 **Teams for Itty Bitty and 1st/2nd grade will be organized by the Parks and Recreation Department. Grades 3rd- 8th and 7- 9th grade girls will be organized through drafts. **9th- 12th grade boys teams must register as a team. For more detailed information go to www.syracuserecreation.com
BEGINNER BALLET An 8 or 10-week introduction to ballet. Dancers will be introduced to ballet terminology and basic ballet techniques. They will begin to learn musical awareness and body movements pertaining to all dance styles. It will include stretching, floor work, center work, and barre, mixed with games and different props to keep them interested and motivated to keep moving. Ballet shoes are required. Registration begins: July 1 Classes Pre-K-Kindergarten Class- 8 Week session $45 Classes Begin September 18th Tuesday 5:30 PM- 6:10 PM
Registration July 1- September 7 There will be 6 classes taught by Safety-Certified Instructor Kim Nielson Days classes are held: Tuesday or Wednesday Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 11 or Wednesday, September 12 Cost: $40 Increase Tuesday and Wednesday Class Schedules flexiblity Preschool Tumbling: (3 & 4-year-old) and have Children will learn beginning tumbling skills. fun! Time: 6:00-6:45 Beginning Tumbling:(Based on Skill Level, No Age Requirements) Should be able to do cartwheels and forward rolls. Time: 5:00-6:00 Intermediate Tumbling (8 years old and up) Must be able to do round off and hand stand back bend. Time: 4:00-5:00
1st-3rd Class -10 Week Session $60 Classes Begin September 4th Tuesdays 6:30 PM-7:20 PM Or Thursdays 5:30 PM-6:20 PM 4th-6th Class - 10 Week Session $60 Classes Begin September 6th Thursdays 6:30 PM-7:20 PM Little Dancers (Fall) This class is a fun introduction to dance. Children will explore their movement potential as they learn a variety of dance with an introduction to ballet/creative movement. No Dance Shoes required. Ages 3 - 5 Thursdays 10:15-10:55 am or 11:00-11:40 am 8 week session for $40, begins September 19
FUN FITNESS CLASSES FOR ADULTS Zumba with Angie! Tues 9:00 am • Thursday Zumba Zone 9:00 am Cost-$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 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 10-class punch pass, First class FREE!
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Pump It Up! Tues & Thurs. 7:45am 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 10-class punch pass, First class FREE!
CITY NEWS
Park Renovations The Parks and Recreation Department of Syracuse City has been hard at work maintaining and renovating the parks for the public to use. This summer, many of the Syracuse recreational areas were fitted with new lights, bathrooms, and much more. •
CANTERBURY PARK was given a facelift with a resurfaced basketball court, fixed poles, and replaced backboards. Canterbury Park has 5.25 acres and has a .28 mile jogging path. It has six basketball hoops and an area to play sand volleyball. It’s great for summer evenings.
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STOKER PARK was upgraded with new tennis court lights and an installed timer. Stoker Park has pavilions, picnic tables, grills, and is on 6.5 acres. It’s a great spot to take kids and have fun in the sun, whether it’s a pick-up game of volleyball or soccer.
• At FOUNDERS PARK, the city renovated the baseball field to give it a new spark of life, just in time for Syracuse Days. Founders Park has baseball fields, softball fields, a skate park, a football field, a playground and sits on 16 acres. Events are held on its ground often, whether they are public or private. The Canterbury Park Project, the Stoker Park Project, and the Founders Park Project came from the Park Maintenance Budget. •
THE ROCK CREEK PARK received a new bathroom to go along with its other features. It sits on 20 acres and has a playground, a pavilion, and picnic tables. Its luscious fields provide lots of space for a good game of tag or flag football.
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TUSCANY PARK also received a newly installed public bathroom and a 60x30 pavilion with tables. The City also added a structure and a multi-use sport court for basketball, soccer, and pickleball, and a parking lot. Tuscany also has a playground and quarter mile jogging path.
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THE MONTEREY TRAIL was extended by one mile and a trailhead was added, making it almost two miles. There’s a playground for kids to play on, or plenty of room to take them on a run.
The Monterey Trail Project, The Rock Creek Park Project, and the Tuscany Park Project came from the Park Impact Fee Budget.
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The Lions Club: Wonderful Service Done by Wonderful People BY JENNIFER GREENLEE
The Lions Club sounds like something out of a comic book, only these heroes are the real deal. Founded in 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, Lions Club International is around the globe, helping people in need and serving many. The Syracuse Chapter was founded in 1951 with 25 members, barely 16 years after the city itself was founded. From the start, the Lions Club has served its community, aiding in both large and small projects. Their first major project was in December of 1951 in which they created a Children’s Christmas Party. The next July, they began a 4th of July celebration called “Friendship Days”, and it was one of the only ones in all of Davis County. It was a large event with a fishing derby, concessions, and often a dance. This was done until it evolved into what we know today as Syracuse Days.
Their motto is “We Serve”, and this simple statement describes what a Lion stands for. A Lion stands for kindness, service, and compassion. A lion gives of themselves to those in need. Chapter President, Sandra John, said, “When you serve as a Lion, it gets you into the community and you meet so many people you would never meet otherwise.” If you are interested in becoming a Lion, they hold meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at Thai Jasmine and everyone is welcome.
Their commitment to the community is apparent as their projects continued to have a huge effect on the community. They built tennis courts, helped build the city bowery, installed park softball lights, and founded the Syracuse Lions Blood Bank, of which R.C. Willey was the first recipient. Thousands of dollars and thousands of hours of labor were donated to complete their many projects. Everything they have done, has been to improve their city, their community, and their world. “Lions Club International is the only service club allowed in China,” said Lion Lynn John. “They know we’re not there for any other reason than to help them.”
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That has continued into today, as the Lions serve across the city and beyond. The Lions help with eye testing at local elementary schools. The machines the organization uses can detect at least six eye problems that can be fixed in young children, something that traditional tests couldn’t. They also collect, sort, and label old used eye glasses that are then shipped around the globe. As Diabetes has become more prevalent, so has knowledge about it. The Lions Club had a wonderful fundraiser on June 25th to help raise awareness about the optical hazards it can produce and to raise money to donate to non-profits to help in the fight. The Lions Club continues to help and be an active member of their community. On Memorial Day weekend, along with other holidays, they put out flags on the graves in the cemetery. They also created a directory for those who are looking for a grave site, whether they are doing family history work or visiting from out of town. They also have purchased a Lions Bench and a drinking fountain for Chloe’s Sunshine Playground. The bench itself is at the Lions Conference, held for all members, after which it will be shipped and installed for parents and children to use.
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CITY NEWS
Syracuse City Information
Key Community Contacts MAYOR
Michael Gailey: 801-589-0976 mgailey@syracuseut.com
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Andrea Anderson: 801-309-1466 ananderson@syracuseut.com Corinne Bolduc: 801-529-5779 cbolduc@syracuseut.com Dave Maughan: 801-927-7752 dmaughan@syracuseut.com
Syracuse Library
Doug Peterson: 801-660-5290 dpeterson@syracuseut.com
1875 South 2000 West Syracuse, UT 84075 (801) 451-1850
Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.com
Library Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm Fri & Sat: 10am-6pm
SYRACUSE SERVICES
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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City Museum: 801-825-3633 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
August Calendar of Events SENIORS MONTHLY MOVIE Wednesday, August 8th @ 1 p.m. (I Can Only Imagine) FREE ~ Please RSVP THINK TUESDAY Tuesday, August 21st @ 10 a.m. (YAHTZEE) FREE ~ Please RSVP BUS TRIP Friday, August 27, 2018 (Leaves at 6:30 p.m.) Washington Terrace Playhouse/Singin’ in the Rain $16.00/per person (Payment due at time of reservation) LUNCH & BINGO Wednesday, August 29th @ 12 Noon Guest Speaker/Dr. Joseph Bowden/StayFit Wellness Suggested donation of $3.00/person Must RSVP by 10 a.m. on Monday, August 27, 2018 LIVING WELL with CHRONIC CONDITIONS Thursdays (August 2, 9, 16) 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FREE To Register: livingwell.utah.gov or 888222-2542 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 Please call the Syracuse Community Center at (801) 614-9660 #1 to RSVP 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 August 6 - 10 Syracuse High- Volleyball Tryouts 9 AM to 3 PM August 7 Syracuse High - Girls Soccer @ West Jordan 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM August 9 Syracuse High - Girls Soccer vs. Ogden @ Syracuse High 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM August 14 Syracuse High - Girls Soccer @ Dixie High in St. George 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM August 15 Syracuse High - Girls Soccer @ Desert Hills High in St. George 7 PM to 9 PM August 16 Syracuse Arts Academy - Jr High - First Day of School Syracuse Arts Academy - Antelope Campus - First Day of School Syracuse Arts Academy - North Campus First Day of School August 17 Syracuse High - Football vs. Roy @ Syracuse High 7 PM to 9 PM Clearfield High - Football vs. Hunter 7 PM to 9:30 PM Clearfield High - Back to school night 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM August 20 Syracuse Jr. High - Volleyball Tryouts 10 AM to 12 PM August 21 Syracuse High - Girls Soccer @ Northridge 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Syracuse Jr. High - Volleyball Tryouts 10 AM to 12 PM August 22 Syracuse High - First Day of Happy School y first da Syracuse High - Cross of school! Country Open Region meet @ Weber High 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Clearfield High - First Day of School Syracuse Jr. High - First Day of School Legacy Jr. High - First Day of School West Point Jr. High - First Day of School Syracuse Elementary - First Day of School
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- Early out Bluff Ridge Elementary - First Day of School - Early out August 23 Syracuse High - Girls Soccer vs Clearfield @ Syracuse High 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Syracuse High - Girls Tennis vs. Layton @ Syracuse High 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Syracuse Elementary - First Day of School - Early out Bluff Ridge Elementary - First Day of School - Early out August 24 Syracuse High - Football @ Herriman 7 PM - 9 PM Syracuse Elementary - First Day of School - Early out Bluff Ridge Elementary - First Day of School - Early out August 27 Syracuse Jr. High - Volleyball - Syracuse @ Legacy 3:15 PM - 5 PM West Point Jr. High - Volleyball - PreSeason Tournament 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM August 28 Syracuse High - Girls Soccer vs Weber @ Syracuse 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Syracuse High - Girls Tennis @ Davis 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM August 29 Syracuse High - Cross Country Pre-Region Meet @ Layton 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Syracuse Jr. High - Volleyball - Syracuse @ South Davis 3:15 PM - 5 PM West Point Jr. High - Volleyball vs. Farmington 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM August 30 Syracuse High - Girls Soccer @ Davis 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM August 31 Syracuse High - Girls Tennis vs. Weber @ Syracuse High 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Syracuse High - Football @ Northridge 7 PM - 9 PM
FUN THINGS TO DO August 3 Layton FEST - Dance Night 5:30 PM Dusk
August 8 Children's Bike Race at 6:30 pm on Antelope Island. Following that is kickoff party for the Tour of Utah at 7 pm. The actual Tour of Utah race start is August 9th Please call 801614-9655 for questions www.tourofutah. com/venues/ antelope-island
August 6 Night Out Against Crime & Movie in the Park @ Hogan Park (in Woods Cross) at 5 p.m. Movie starts at dusk – Zootopia
August 10-11 Summerfest International at Bountiful Park
August 8-11 South Weber County Fair Days
August 15-18 Davis County Fair Days
August 17 Polynesian Cultural Festival @ Legacy Park RMPRA Rodeo @ Davis County Fairgrounds at 7 PM August 17 Alexa Lynn Smith (Syracuse Royalty as Teen 1st Attendant) is hosting a Luau Embracing Cultural Connections - at the Syracuse Community Center - 5 PM to 8 PM - Come be part of the fun. August 18 Polynesian Cultural Festival @ Legacy Park RMPRA Rodeo @ Davis County Fairgrounds at 7 PM
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Monday Fun Day STRING ART BY MELISSA SPELTS
This is a such great activity for those hot days when it's too hot to be outside but you don’t want your kids sitting in front of electronics all day. My son Grey’s favorite part of this was hammering the nails into the board. It is simple and tons of fun.
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A board to put your artwork on (we cut one from wood fragments in our garage, ours were roughly 7” square) cut to your preferred size, any wood will do. We also used a wood letter cutout that you could pick up at a craft store. My daughter Camryn did the letter S for our last name.
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String or yarn in the colors you would like to create with.
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Small nails and a hammer
OUR FINISHED ART!
FIND A PATTERN
We searched for string art patterns online and printed out what we liked.
MAKE THE OUTLINE
We then pounded in the nails along the edges of the pattern.
START STRINGING!
Double knot the string on the first nail and start weaving between the nails. Be creative: you can make the string thick or thin within your pattern and change colors for added detail. Get creative! Choose different thicknesses of the materials you use (yarn or string), and experiment. A craft store will have lots of different varieties to choose from.
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There is something serene to me about standing knee deep in a flowing river with a fly rod in my hand. The steady trickling of the river, chirping of the birds, and even the buzzing insects all contribute to a feeling of joy. There is something mesmerizing about watching the river as it twists, turns, runs and burbles along. I became enthralled with the sport of fishing as a young boy scout. We went to a lake to camp for a few days. I brought my father’s tackle box and a mostly unused fishing pole along with me and intended to attempt to catch a fish or two. Standing on that lake shore casting and recasting for most of the day, I imagined what it would be like to feel the tug and jerk of a fish on my line. As I stood there one of our leaders came up and put his small boat in the water and rowed out a little ways with his son in tow. Within minutes his rod was bent over with the weight of a trout on the end of his line. I looked on with envy and amazement. I had caught fish before, but it was rare. I didn’t know what I was doing wrong but I knew I needed to find out so I could catch fish as easily. I had a strong desire to be a fisherman because of stories my father told. Although he had taken me a few times, he was not a fisherman, but he told stories of legendary fishermen he knew growing up in Idaho. He told me about one of his friends who had a rifle rack on the back window of his truck that held his fly rod instead of a rifle. Driving along through back country roads outside of Idaho Falls, he would pull alongside a stream or pond and hop out and catch a fish or two. He had the ability to catch a fish wherever he went. He knew exactly the right fly that was needed. This man, though I had never met him, was a legend to me. He would not have been any more amazing to me had he been able to walk on water.
When I moved to Idaho for school, I remember thinking that I had moved to heaven. Those places my dad had spoken of were now right in my back yard. I was a poor college kid but I saved up my $5.25 per hour salary to buy a set of waders. I had a cheap fly rod and a reel that was once my grandfather’s. Every chance I got I would go out to South Fork or Henry’s Fork and drop a line in the water. Not knowing what I was doing and being in the pre YouTube generation, I didn’t do very well. I still loved it though. One time I was standing in waist high water and an eagle scared me half to death with a surprise nose dive into the water about 15 yards to my left. He then flapped and sprayed as he rose out of the water with a huge trout that he took off somewhere to enjoy. I was in such awe. I remember thinking, “Well, at least someone has caught something today!” I actually managed to catch a couple fish that trip, my first ever on a fly rod. They measured about 12 inches … if you lined them up nose to tail fin, 12 inches total that is. Poor baby fish had no idea I was a terrible fisherman, they just wanted to eat that bug, really badly apparently. Over the years, I have become a better fisherman, through mentors and friends who have been willing to teach a city slicker like myself how to fool a fish or two. One of my favorite trips was when my boss told me I was doing a good job and he wanted to take me on a guided fishing trip. We traveled up to the South Fork Lodge and spent an idyllic day catching about 40 fish each under the guidance of a trained professional. I thought I had arrived!
Ryan fishing in a favorite spot near North Ogden. Photo by Melissa Spelts.
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Over the next few years, I was able develop my ability and much of that improvement came through a salesman from Anglers Den on Riverdale Road named Lance Heninger. This was a man who knew fishing better than anyone I had ever met. He was friendly and kind. He taught me how to tie knots, what bugs would catch fish and where to go for the best chance at an epic day. In fact, I am fairly certain that he never let me down, every trip I took with Lance’s guidance was a success. My best trip under his tutelage was last summer when my son wanted me to help teach his friend how to fly fish. They wanted to take off for a full Saturday of fishing and I wanted them to hook up with some fish. I knew exactly where to go and Lance delivered once again! It cost me a few bucks in flies and equipment but it was well worth it. He let us in on one of his favorite spots and we had a great time. We caught some on top with dry flies and some under the surface with nymphs. What a great day!
Lance was well known and a great friend to many in the community. Anyone who fishes knows of his prowess with a rod and his uncommon knowledge about all things fishing. There are some who make life harder and there are others who seem to make life easier and better for those around them, Lance was one who made life better. Thank you Lance, for the great times.
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Just a few weeks ago, I was getting the familiar itch that happens about every three days or so for me. I wanted to go fishing and I was going to go visit with my friend at Anglers Den. I happened to go on Facebook and I saw something that broke my heart. There was a message from Anglers Den on their Facebook page, Lance Heninger had been killed in a boating accident at Flaming Gorge. At far too young an age, he had been taken back home. I didn’t know Lance well but I sure appreciated the part he played in my life. In fact, I knew so little about him that I had no idea that his mother was my neighbor living only a few houses away. Sometimes it is a small world. Lance was well known and a great friend to many in the community. Anyone who fishes knows of his prowess with a rod and his uncommon knowledge about all things fishing. There are some who make life harder and there are others who seem to make life easier and better for those around them, Lance was one who made life better. Thank you Lance, for the great times. Within a few weeks of Lance’s death, we also lost someone close to us. My wife’s dad passed away after a nearly two decade battle with cancer. I have also heard of several other loved ones of friends passing. I don’t know why July seems to have taken so many that we love on to the next life but it made me ponder the challenge of losing someone. We hope that those of you who have lost someone you love will feel grateful for the time you had with them. I am so grateful to those I love and though I miss them, I am happy for them. To my father-in-law, I hope you enjoy the horseback rides in heaven and to Lance, I hope you save me a spot on the boat. Until next time.
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Paper Snake Creates A Bond With Students BY CHRISTY FRAZIER
It all began with a mysterious hissing sound, one that the students at Syracuse Elementary had never heard before. The sound only came from one classroom, Mrs. Frazier’s SEM ((Schoolwide Enrichment Model) room. The thermostat hanging on the wall would randomly “hiss” making the kids laugh. To make light of the situation, Mrs. Frazier would tell the kids that a large snake lived inside the wall.
The group of 50+ who came for the memorial service after school (some skipped band practice). Many of the older kids were little when they first saw Carlos.
Christy Frazier teaches the SEM program at Syracuse Elementary. She works with advanced learners K through 6. One day after the thermostat hissed, several sixth-grade students made a paper snake with a large mouth, and placed it over the thermostat. If it was going to hiss like a snake, they decided it should look like one. Then they placed a large sign over the snake that said, “This is Carlos, say hi!” Carlos became the classroom mascot. Years began to come and go and Carlos started to show his age. His color faded and he fell off the wall a few times, putting small rips and tears on his aging body. It was becoming apparent that Carlos needed to be retired, but the garbage can was not to be his final resting place. Mrs. Frazier and several of her students decided that Carlos should be preserved and that a time capsule would be the ideal resting place for him. The date of May 29, 2018 was set for Carlos’ memorial/funeral. All SEM students, past and present, were invited to attend. Those who couldn’t come sent messages to go into the time capsule: “I remember my first time seeing Carlos in 2011, I remember pointing him out. Those were the days. Have fun Carlos! - Mikaela Kelly “ Mrs. Frazier, I heard that Carlos was retiring! I would just like to say that the first time I heard his hiss, I was surprised and thought he was very clever! I looked forward to seeing him in SEM. I hope someone will think of something to decorate your room as cheerfully as he did. May he always be remembered. Love, Mattina Thompson
present SEM activities. The items included: class lists, Civil War soldiers made from TP rolls, a crown used as a hall pass, letters from students to their future selves, letters and art from our pen pal friends The items that were placed in the time capsule in Japan, a paper with Carlos. Shakespeare, plus much more. May 29th came. Over 50 students attended the memorial, including several past students who are now in junior high and high school. A nice memorial was held, and Carlos’ time capsule was sealed then buried in a quiet secluded area in the school’s garden. The kids took turns placing dirt on top of the capsule. Yes, one student even cried. Carlos’ resting place was then marked with a hand painted rock. He is now the garden’s guardian, according to one student. Carlos’ story doesn’t end here. On May 29, 2028, ten years from now, the time capsule will be dug up and opened. This fun and inspiring paper snake who bonded years of students, will one day be remembered again. Christy Frazier is an author. You can learn more about her books at, pocketcheerleader.com
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Annual Norm Hansen Memorial Golf Tournament BY AMBER HANSEN
The annual Norm Hansen Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Glen Eagle Golf Course on June 23, 2018 in conjunction with the Syracuse Heritage Days. Norm Hansen was a life-long resident of Syracuse. Norm frequently played golf at the Glen Eagle Golf Course with family and friends. Two of the things that Norm loved most were playing golf and helping others. To honor his memory, his five sons partnered with Glen Eagle Golf Course, Mike McBride, and Syracuse City to organize this annual commemorative tournament. RC Willey of Syracuse, along with many other local businesses, provided generous raffle prizes. The funds generated from this tournament are used to provide donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and to a Syracuse High School senior student who has excelled as a member of the Syracuse High School Golf Team. This year enough funds were raised to donate $3000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and to award Annie Lyons, a senior on the Syracuse High Girls’ Golf Team, $2000 to help her continue her education at BYU-Hawaii. This is the fourth year for the tournament. Each tournament This year's award recipient, Annie Lyon who is a senior on the has been well attended, with 120 golfers participating this Syracuse High School Girls' Golf Team, received $2000 to help year. with college expenses. As a golfer entering the tournament, each player received clubhouse, a golf towel, and goody bags containing golf balls, several gifts, generously donated by RC Willey, in honor tees, and candy. of Norm and Faye Hansen. A raffle provides participants a chance to receive a grand prize provided by RC Willey of The Hansen Family considers it an honor to both recognize Syracuse and many other outstanding prizes provided by and celebrate their father and grandfather, Norm, and to local merchants and businesses. additionally help create an event that brings people together Prize money is given for the first, second, and third place teams. Each player receives a free lunch in the Glen Eagle
at the beautiful Glen Eagle Golf Course in the great city of Syracuse, Utah.
The Hansen Family considers it an honor to both recognize and celebrate their father and grandfather, Norm, and to additionally help create an event that brings people together at the beautiful Glen Eagle Golf Course in the great city of Syracuse, Utah.
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Kids These Days-Where Syracuse teens spend their time
BY JENNIFER GREENLEE
Whether they’re driving from Syracuse High or walking from Syracuse Junior High, kids are a lifeblood of Syracuse City. During the summer and after school, the youth flood the city to have some fun, enjoying the warm sun and the freedom to do what they love. Most teens gravitate towards several spots in Syracuse to have a good time.
• The Rush Funplex: If you’re looking for fun summer activities, look no further than the Rush Funplex. For kids and teens, the most popular attractions are the Go-Karts and the Foam Pit. With an update in attractions in December, The Rush has put even more fun into the Funplex. If you’re looking for a calm day with low wait times, try for the middle of the week and avoid Saturdays. Raynei Gertee, a manager, said. “Most people don’t know we are family owned. We strive to bring the best venue for everyone that we can.”
• Fiiz: If you’re looking for a way to cool down this summer, just take a stroll into Fiiz. The soda concoctions will keep you cool and warm your heart. Some of their most popular drinks are Chandler Bing, North Shore, and Summer Night. They are busiest from 3-5, and if you would like to skip the lines they have Happy Hour discounts from 5-7 nightly. The store manager, Justin Hamelin, spoke about his experience working at Fiiz, “The people who come in are amazing. We’re lucky to be part of such a wonderful community. We really get to know our regulars – we know their drinks, their summer plans, graduation dates, and even when some of them are having babies. There’s not a better place to work.”
• Syracuse Stadium 6: Many teens go over to Syracuse Stadium 6 to catch a movie. Brianna Morton, a manager at the theater, said, “The most popular genre of movies for that demographic are horror movies. A Quiet Place and Happy Death Day were among the favorites.” If you’re looking to catch a movie without teens filling the seats, you should avoid times right after school. With their Summer Movie Program, kids can grab a quick show and some delicious popcorn to go with it.
• The Syracuse Library: In the summer, the Syracuse/Northwest Branch Library is teeming with kids participating in the summer reading program, themed “Libraries Rock”. With so many readers and
activities, the library has been holding their activities at the Syracuse Community Center for more space. Activities have included a DrumBus for kids, having SeaQuest bring animals to see and pet, a Bollywood dancer performance, and a magic show. Library cards are free at your branch with proof of address and the activities are free to card holders. Kids who read a total of 10 hours this summer and fill out their tracker (pick-up at the library) will be able to earn a free book between August 13 and 25.
• Wendy’s: Wendy’s is popular across the country, but the Syracuse store has someone special at its heart, Cindy Christensen. She knows all the kids who come in by name, from elementary to high school. Many of them have brought her graduation announcements, lifesavers, letters, and cards. Her kindness has touched the lives of many and have made her shift a popular time to pop in for food.
Cindy Christensen, who works at Wendy's, has a special heart for youth. She knows them by name and her kindness doesn't go unnoticed. They bring her letters and cards and make a special trip in when she's on her shift.
“This is the greatest town I’ve ever lived in,” said Christensen. “The people and the kids are so open hearted and respectful. They bring in cards and letters and just come to say hi, even in the freezing cold and in this heat. The people here are so considerate. I treat these kids like my own children and I love them all so much.” Some of the kids come from Layton High and other schools from the county on their lunch break to see her, even at the chance it could make them late.
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Syracuse Farmers Market There is nothing quite so delicious as fresh grown, straight from the farm, produce. Local famers work hard to cultivate their land and grow the nutritious fruits and vegetables that are available for purchase at our very own Syracuse Farmers Market. The local market here has moved around a bit but has now made its permanent home at the Centennial Park. Market organizer Noah Steele has made efforts to keep a hometown feel at the market. The only vendors allowed are local farmers and hand crafted businesses selling product. We stopped by a couple of weeks ago and one of our favorites was a local honey vendor. Homer’s Honey is harvested locally with no chemicals. We also saw a booth of home made baby blankets and burp cloths from a Syracuse native. You could grab some freshly made kettle corn and listen to the live entertainment as well. The best part by far was the beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables grown right here on local farms. Come out and support our local market.
Our favorites:
• Homer's Honey-local and no chemicals are used
• Homemade baby items-locally made blankets + burp cloths
TO GET THERE To find it, you can either park near the Museum off of Antelope Drive or park near the Recreation Center and access the park. The booths are closer to the Museum. You can find out more at www.facebook.com/ SyracuseCityUtahFarmersMarket
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BAMBERGER RAILROAD flushed the toilet, the bottom opened up and everything went onto the train tracks below as we rushed by,” she recalled. Decades later she still thinks about this often and how it wasn’t a good system. Simon Bamberger was also a part owner of the Lagoon Amusement Park. To attract riders and increase business for Lagoon and the railway, he had a midway constructed close to the amusement park. Clark Olsen of Syracuse remembers riding on the train as a young boy in the 1950’s to the Lagoon Amusement Park. “It cost me twenty-five or fifty cents to ride the train to Lagoon. Back then that seemed like a million dollars but it was worth it. The train was fun to ride on but it didn’t have any glass in the windows.”
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Simon Bamberger had a dream to build a railroad line that would connect the city of Ogden to Salt Lake City. Simon was a local railroad entrepreneur and one day would be the fourth governor of Utah. He could see the advantages of having a railroad line that would tie the two major cities together along with the smaller cities in between. The idea of the railroad was first projected as early as 1891 and it was to be a steam line. The dream came true in 1908 when the railroad line officially connected Ogden to Salt Lake City and opened for business. Five daily trains ran both directions, giving the public a variety of schedules to choose from. The Ogden Depot was located on Lincoln Avenue just north of 24th street. On May 28, 1910, the trains were converted from a steam operation to an electric operation. Since Simon Bamberger owned the Bamberger Corporation which managed the building and funding of the railroad, the railroad adopted the name Bamberger Electric Railway. It was mainly a passenger railway but it did provide freight services too. The Union Pacific also had a train line that ran from Ogden to Salt Lake City, but it didn’t make stops to the small towns along the way. The Bamberger Railroad train did, which gave it an advantage over its competitor. Residents from Clinton, West Point, Syracuse and Clearfield took advantage of these stops and used the rail for work transportation as well as entertainment transportation to the larger cities. In 1914, the railway connected Ogden to Preston, Idaho. When Pat Schneiter was seven or eight, she rode the railway from Ogden to Preston to see her grandparents. “I enjoyed the train ride, it was comfortable and fun. I did have an odd experience when I used the train’s restroom though, when I 26 SYRACUSE CONNECTION //August 2018
The Bamberger Railroad like any other business had its challenges. It suffered from two devastating fires that caused great damage to the infrastructure both times. Materials for the repairs were costly and hard to come by. The Great Depression also impacted business. People were out of work and “It cost me twenty-five businesses closed; therefore fewer people were riding on or fifty cents to ride the the railway and the freight part train to Lagoon. Back of the business wasn’t being then that seemed like used to capacity. World War II a million dollars but it also affected business when was worth it. The train many people quit riding the was fun to ride on but it railway. The growing use of personal automobiles and the didn’t have any glass in new state highways began to the windows.” decrease the number of riders too. To keep up with the competition of personal cars, in 1938, the Bamberger Company purchased what was known as bullet cars. The cars were built to accommodate the passengers better and improve the railways schedules. Unfortunately, this wasn’t enough to encourage riders so the Bamberger stopped its operations in 1955. There are still some visible signs of the railway in existence. The Union Pacific Railroad still uses a portion of the line while old unused sections can be seen around the old Hill Air Force Base west entrance. Parts of Interstate 15 between Layton and Woods Cross are built on the railways old path. Although the Bamberger Electric Railway isn’t here anymore, it left an impression in the unique history of Utah. Christy Frazier is an author. You can learn more about her books at pocketcheerleader.com
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PEACHES AND PEANUT My name is Megan Stout. I am 11 years old and have two dogs. Their names are Peaches and Peanut. Peaches we think is about eight years old. Peanut is 7 months old. Peaches is a Jack Russell and Chihuahua mix breed. We got her from the shelter 5 years ago. They told us that she came from New Mexico and had five babies that they were adopting out. She is mostly white with light brown spots. Her ears are big bat-like ears that are very soft. Peaches is very friendly, soft, energetic, and funny. She does
what we call the “Peaches Dance.” It’s where she gets on her back and wiggles and moves her legs like crazy. Peaches can jump through a high hoop and she obeys really well. Peaches will sit by the door and shake because she wants to come inside. Peanut is a Miniature Sheltie. She is brown and white with black on her tail. We got her from our grandma. She is one of three from a litter, she was the only girl. She is very energetic and loves to bark. To get your attention she will nip at your pant leg. I am trying to train Peanut to jump through the hoop. She’s been trained to pee outside, sit, lay down, and to not walk on the carpet. We are working on getting her to not bark so much. I love my pets because they play with me when no one is around. They are very soft, do funny things together, and love to snuggle. My favorite thing about them is when they are making me laugh and when they sleep, because Peanut will sleep on Peaches instead of in her bed. I don’t like when Peanut bites Peaches ears or cleaning up the poop.
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Cathy and Phillip Scott are so proud of their son Nick Norton, that grew into a man here in Syracuse. Nick graduated in 2014 from Layton Christian Academy as Valedictorian with a perfect GPA and was honored to deliver the commencement speech that year. After graduation, he accepted an academic and sports scholarship in golf at Arizona Christian University in Phoenix, Arizona. He accepted an internship with Northrup Grumman the summer of 2017 and continues to work part-time for them. Nick was married to his college sweetheart Tesia Swaydan from St. George this past July and will continue to pursue a career in golf. Cathy and Phillip are moving on to another adventure, but wanted to thank the community that helped raised their son to become the man he is today.
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Oasis Montessori School BY RYAN SPELTS
Kanchana, a Montessoi teacher for 15 years, and her husband Ramesh, chose Syracuse to open a new Montessori school. They focus on hands-on individual education.
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Oasis Montessori teaches children the joy of learning and concentration on activities.
INFO Business: K-12 Montessori Phone: 801-825-7827 Address: 780 S 2000 W. #B oasismontessorischools.com
"The very first time you enter Oasis Montessori School I am confident you will feel the warmth of our school community, the dedication of staff, and the joy our students exhibit when they run into the school grounds." -Kanchana Don Duwe, Director
he Oasis Montessori schools have a rich history of caring for and teaching children. Kanchana and Ramesh fell in love with the Montessori schooling as they raised their children. Kanchana Duwe taught high school using the Montessori approach for about 15 years before she and her husband, Ramesh Wettasinghe, decided they wanted to open their own Montessori preschool. Living in California at the time, they started looking for communities that might make a good place for an early education preschool. Utah became their first choice for their new school, and they have made Syracuse their home since 2014. They quickly filled all of the available spots in their school, so they moved to their current location in 2016 and currently utilize the entire building and are expanding again, starting construction on an additional building to be opened late next year. The reason for their success and
growth is because of their focus on quality educational programing. Most preschools are not organized with a proven approach that prepares children for success in school. The Montessori approach is different, it focuses on individual, hands-on, behavioral and social skills. Started more than 100 years ago, Montessori programing is used all over the world. It begins with the assumption that all children are naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in the right environment. That right environment is exactly what Oasis Montessori creates for their students. Montessori educational approaches have specialized high standards, and Kanchana is AMI certified, which is the highest status you can attain in Montessori Educational programs. With this certification, Kanchana and Ramesh developed the first school in the U.S. under the Oasis brand. The success they have had is incredible and it is because of the quality of their programs.
age groups from 3 months to 6 years old. They are the only licensed commercial per school in Syracuse and the only “High Quality Preschool� certified by the State of Utah in Davis County. By being awarded the state recognition of a High-Quality Certification, Oasis Montessori became eligible for several grants offered by the state. Schools offering quality educational programing get access to extra funding from the state. This funding can be used to expand their programs so that more children in the State of Utah can receive this level of care and education. By hiring instructors and caregivers that are trained in the Montessori approaches, they also make sure they are not just a day care. In fact there are no screens for kids to get plopped in front of, they are involved in active learning play instead. They also offer an Extended Day program for 1st through 6th grade, with transportation available. For the best available preschool programs in the area, visit Oasis Montessori Preschool off of 2000 W, just north of the Onions 52 buildings.
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HOW DOES REMODELING MY HOUSE AFFECT MY INSURANCE? BY ROGER GROW
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nvision your house transformed into a welcoming space with fresh updates and extra room for the things you enjoy. With a remodeling project you can open up walls, add lighting, or upgrade the flooring to create a stylish look and improve the efficiency of your home. Renovating your home can be exciting and overwhelming, and the last thing you may consider during the process is your homeowners insurance policy. If you didn’t think about this, you’re not alone! Communicating with us when modifications are made will help prevent your house from being underinsured and policy limits from not being enough to cover your house in the event of a loss. In order to ensure your home is properly insured, our agency utilizes a replacement cost estimator (RCE). The RCE is a tool used to assess the cost to rebuild your home with similar materials if it is damaged or destroyed. When adjustments are made that may impact the replacement value, it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to inform us so we can adjust the estimate. The replacement value of the home cannot be calculated correctly without us knowing about added features, and oftentimes that is last on the “to-do” list for you. Guaranteed home replacement cost is a common Auto-Owners coverage that is not available from many other carriers. You may
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COMFORT FOOD JEN THORPE’S AMAZING FETTUCCINE ALFREDO In honor of Jen Thorpe, who passed away two and a half years ago, we want to share this delicious recipe. Our editor, Heather Godfrey, grew up by the Thorpe family and said that Jen submitted this recipe to a neighborhood cookbook. When invited to parties, Heather is often specifically asked to bring this dish because it’s so yummy. We tried it out and we agree, this is the best. It’s simple and delicious. Thanks Greg for permission to share Jen’s famous recipe.
1 pt. heavy cream 1 stick of butter 2 tbsp. cream cheese ¾ c. parmesan cheese 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 pkg fettuccine noodles Cook fettuccine in a large pot of boiling water. Add a tsp. of olive oil to prevent from sticking or boiling over. In a sauce pan combine butter, heavy cream and cream cheese. Simmer until all is melted and mixed well. Add the parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Spoon over fettuccine. The sauce is also great over tortellini and ravioli!
•••Take one bite and you can't stop!
CARAMEL OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS by Melissa Spelts Whenever my extended family got together my Aunt Fran made the most delicious desserts. This was one of my favorites. She would triple this recipe and it was gone in an hour. It’s a must try recipe. Warning… once you take a bite of this delicious cookie you won’t be able to stop!
Bake 350, use 9x13 pan Mix: 1 ½ c. flour 1 ½ c. oatmeal 1 ½ c. brown sugar ½ tsp. salt 2/3 tsp. soda Melt 1 1/8 c. butter and add to dry mixture Put half of the dough in bottom of the pan. Spread thin and bake for 10 minutes. While dough is baking add 48 caramels (1 bag) and 3 tbsp. of whipping cream in a glass bowl and microwave 30 seconds at a time until softened. Stir in between every 30 second interval. Continue until caramels are melted. Take cooked section of cookie dough out of the oven. Sprinkle with: 12 ounces of chocolate chips (we like semi sweet) ½ c. nuts (optional) Pour warm caramel over the top Lay the rest of the dough on top Cook an additional 15 minutes. For best results, cook the day before serving to allow the caramel to set up.
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