Syracuse Connection December 2020

SYRACUSE CONNECTION

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Shared Joy

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s adults, we witness joy as seen through the eyes of a small child on Christmas morning; it’s part of my most enjoyable memories from the past. I was pondering my plight a few weeks ago as Jayne and I visited one of our sit-down restaurants.

Our server, a young woman, was particularly playful with me over my obsession with blue-cheese dressing. (I love it when a server banters with me~ and I’m a better tipper when they do.) When she brought me the check, I thanked for her service and the bantering. She said simply: “My pleasure!”

Her response triggered an avalanche of thought. I truly enjoyed my time with her. Her response to me indicated that she felt the same. I’m fascinated by the origin of common words. The word “enjoy” comes from Middle English, borrowed from Old French. Its meaning is to give joy to, or to receive joy from another. We both found pleasure as joy was shared. I asked the City Council to share what they find pleasurable in city-service.

Dave Maughan: “Along with my exciting duties on the city council, I serve on the North Davis Sewer Board as vice-chair. Success in this position goes largely unnoticed.

We turn the worst that people have in them, into something pure and good. You may think this job stinks; maybe it does, but it is my pleasure to get rid of those elements people don’t care to hold onto”.

Lisa Bingham: “Serving as liaison to our Youth Court and Youth Commission is wonderful. From community outreach to positive peer roles, they willingly increase their circle of influence, and the advisors and staff facilitate the best experiences and opportunities. I’m thankful that I get to participate, as potential comes to fruition”.

Jordan Savage: “As a scout master and a ‘prepper’, I really enjoy my city council assignments. As a CERT instructor, I work with others to learn everything from bandaging to fire extinguishers. I also serve on the Disaster Prep Committee which has really shined this year. There is always more to do, but together, we can do it!”

Corinne Bolduc: “It is my joy to serve with the Mosquito Abatement District-Davis (MAD-D). This District is committed to community health and well-being in testing for West Nile Virus (WN), spraying, fogging, and treating standing water with pellets, greatly reducing mosquito numbers and making our outdoors quality-of-life much more enjoyable”.

Seth Teague: “While it can be a sacrifice to participate on city council and planning commission, it is also a great opportunity to teach my three young daughters the importance of service. It’s not been easy, but it is a constant reminder of the commitment we have to the community we love.”

As the Council finds joy in service, may I invite all to “enjoy” the holidays. It is a time of “giving service to and accepting service from” others. It generates the light in a small child’s eyes on Christmas morning. That light is rekindled in the eyes of adult service-givers, and it will be “their pleasure”. Joy to the World… especially the world of Syracuse!

Mayor Mike Gailey

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in this issue

DECEMBER The Connection Publishing Team Meet the people behind the pages of our magazines!

‘TIS THE SEASON! We asked our staff what their favorite Christmas movie and snack is.

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

Crystal Rappleye Ad Design Vy Trinh Sales Leadership

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Calendar of Events A Look Back Papers in the Snow Syracuse Storm Football Alice Dahl Turns 100

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Our city council tells us their favorite Christmas movie and snacks pg. 16

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RECIPES

Ye Old Holiday Recipes

“Christmas Bah! Humbug!

Christmas Carol Fanatic.

George C. Scott would have to be my all time fav.

As for snack.

I guess what’s ever is in the house that sounds good at the time.”

Kristina Case Graphic Design

Robert Dodd Graphic Design of Roy Connection, and Ad Design

“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and my aunt Chris’s Kiflin cookies.”

+ CITY NEWS

Syracuse City Updates Christmas Tree Safety Tips: • • • • • •

Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.

Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2” from the base of the trunk.

Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.

Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.

Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily.

Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use.

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Replace any string of lights that have worn or broken cords, or loose bulb connections.

Again, read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect.

Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.

Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

Dried-out trees are a fire danger, and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home.

If purchasing an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled as fire-retardant.

We wish you and your family a safe and happy Christmas holiday, and as always, please contact the fire department if you have any questions.

Post Office Holiday Hours Our holiday hours will be Monday through Friday, December 7th - 18th from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

We will also be open Saturday, December 12th and 19th, from 9:00 AM to Noon. Please DO NOT leave packages in the lobby or in the Post Office unattended.

Green Waste

The green waste season ended on November 30th and will resume again starting April 1, 2021. During the months of December to March, you may use your green waste cans for regular household waste.

COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER

BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY

QUESTION: What are the rules around shoveling sidewalks by my home?

Answer: Clearing snow is an oft-dreaded result of our otherwise delightful mountain winters. Nevertheless, it is necessary to keep our sidewalks clear, and free of hazards like ice buildup. Shoveling sidewalks is a civic duty that we all share. Safe sidewalks are critical to joggers, the disabled, children walking to school, and those pushing strollers.

City code requires property owners to clear snow and ice from any public sidewalk that fronts their property; corner lots have double the work. Citizens are allowed twenty-four hours after the end of a snowstorm to clear their sidewalks.

The sooner the better, though; pedestrians on un-shoveled sidewalks will pack the snow down and make it even harder to remove.

When this duty is neglected, Syracuse Code Enforcement will be required to take action, and eventually hire a contractor to remove the snow. The cost of the removal is billed to the property owner, and if left unpaid, the bill(s) are sent to the County Treasurer for collection. Having been on vacation during snowfall does not excuse failure to clear the sidewalks; please make arrangements for snow removal during your absence.

In addition, let’s be aware of neighbors who have physical difficulties and are unable to shovel their walk. Please help them out as well!

Do you have a community question?

Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.

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+ CITY NEWS

Arts Council Update

WINNERS of the Virtual

Halloween Costume Contest

Sydney and Lainey Godfrey

The Syracuse City Arts Council (SCAC) would again like to thank local business Econ Mortgage for sponsoring our virtual Halloween Costume Contest. And the winners are…in the individual age categories: Benjamin Flinders as Mickey Mouse (age 0-5), Kaleb Parry as Ernesto del la Cruz (age 6-17), Michael Wong as Toothless (age 18+). The Pairs winners are Sydney and Lainey Godfrey, as The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. The Hazen Family won the Group category as the Super Mario Family, and Lindsey Carroll’s pet won as Return of the Ewok.

For the month of December, the SCAC is having an online Readers Theatre event! We will be reading Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” for both a junior cast (ages 8-18/high school seniors) and a cast for adults (ages 18-108). If you always wanted to do theater and have not because of stage fright, or if you can read and be online on camera, this is for you! If you have missed being part of a show during the pandemic, this is also for you! It’s for everyone and anyone who wants to, to sign-up by December 4th. Check our website www.syracuseutaharts.org for more information on how be a part of this new and fun event. The performances will be at 7 pm.

Thursday, December 10th for the junior cast and Friday December 11th for the adult cast. (the online venue TBD). Come and be part of (hopefully) a new Syracuse holiday tradition!

Michael Wong

The SCAC will not be having their monthly meeting in December. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, January 6th, at 8 pm. Individuals wishing to make public comments will be limited to three minutes each. You may also send ideas or comments to : info@syracuseutaharts.org, and your email will be read to the council.

The Hazen Family

You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more SCAC updates and information.

Employee Spotlight- Erin Behm Erin Behm - Syracuse Police Department Officer Erin Behm is our Syracuse Employee Spotlight of the month. She is currently the School Resource Officer at Syracuse High School. She also assists with investigations, assists with the emergency management functions of the city, and has been heavily involved in the city’s response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. She recently helped a toddler who wandered from home, walking home with the toddler for almost a mile! She was awarded Employee of the Month for both August and September. Well done, Erin, and congratulations on your hard work.

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

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+ CITY NEWS

Public Works Update Garbage Collection: Green waste containers can be used for regular household waste beginning December 1st to the end of March.

Christmas tree pick up is Monday January 4, 2021. Live Christmas trees need to be placed on the curb by 6 a.m. January 4th for pick up. All lights and ornaments must be removed, and tree must be placed on top of any snow.

Frozen Water Pipes: Freezing outdoor temperatures can cause water lines to freeze. Here are a few simple precautions to avoid burst pipes: insulate exposed pipes and hose bibs; disconnect garden hoses; seal leaks; let water drip overnight; open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks near exterior walls or near cold air returns.

Good things to know when it snows‌ As we prepare for snow, please be cautious, slow down, and help others as you commute this winter. To allow the Public Works Department to remove snow from the roads in a timely manner, please remember to do your part by not parking in the street (Ordinance 11-20-050), and not pushing snow into the street. (Ordinance 4-5-160C). Violators are subject to a fine. If you store large quantities of salt or de-ice products outside, remember to keep it in a covered container.

Sewer Drains: Help fight Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) from clogging the sewer pipelines.

Absorb grease with paper towels. Wipe out greasy dishes, pots, and pans before washing.

Allow grease to cool and harden prior to placing it in the trash.

Please slow down and give our snowplows plenty of room! Thank you!

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+ CITY NEWS

Parks & Recreation Department Spring Soccer Registration will be January 1-February 14. This program is for Little Kicks (must be 4 as of September 1, 2020) thru 6th Grade. All leagues are co-ed.

Cost is $46 (Residents). Registration fee includes a jersey, shorts, and socks.

Adult Fitness PUMP IT UP!

STEP IT UP! Mon, Wed, Fri 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Tuesday 6 a.m. 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. $3 dropin, $20 10-class punch pass, first class FREE!

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 DropIn, $20 10-class punch pass, first class FREE!

For more detailed information on programs, go to www.syracuseut.gov

Crossing Guard Safety: From the Police Department Syracuse Police Department has 24 crossing guards. These amazing members of our team come to work every school day, twice a day, braving the unpredictable Utah weather and the even more unpredictable Utah drivers. The crossing guards are there to keep the children of this community safe, yet on an almost daily basis, they encounter distracted drivers, red light violations, speeding, and drivers making illegal turns. Some drivers are confused about when they can make a turn while pedestrians are in a crosswalk. Utah law considers “active school zone crosswalks” as being different from other “normal crosswalks”. At a “normal crosswalk,” such as the intersection of Antelope Drive and 1000 West, drivers are permitted to safely drive through the crosswalk after the pedestrian is on the other half of

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the roadway. In an “active school zone crosswalk” drivers are NOT permitted to proceed through the crosswalk (even simple right-hand turns) until the children AND crossing guards are completely off the roadway and the crossing guards have lowered their stop sign.

Syracuse Police Department is asking all drivers who travel through school zones to slow down, pay attention, and be patient while our crossing guards safely do their jobs. Officers will be watching school zones in our city, and will take enforcement action when warranted.

Violating traffic laws in school zones places others in danger and can cost drivers hundreds of dollars in fines.

We are grateful for our dedicated crossing guards, and we wish the community a safe and happy holiday season.

PLEASE slow down and pay attention when driving through SCHOOL ZONES!

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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

The newly expanded Syracuse Library is now open!

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

Located at 1875 S 2000 W in Syracuse.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone: (801) 451-1850

Seth Teague: 915-516-6423 steague@syracuseut.com

Passport Applications

SYRACUSE SERVICES

Passport application processing services are offered at City Hall between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Processing takes approximately 20-30 minutes per application. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are accepted and served in order of arrival. For multiple applications and/or photos, wait times may be longer. All required forms, photos, and payments must be completed prior to 4 p.m. to be accepted the same day. Applications can be found on the www.travel.state.gov website. Application fees must be paid with a check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State. More info available on our website www.syracuseut. com/Passports

Fix-It Requests We appreciate our citizens helping the city to 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 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 by clicking on the REPORT A CONCERN icon.

Job Openings For a list of current openings with Syracuse City, hover over the Government tab and click on the ‘Employment Opportunities’ link on our main city page www.syracuseut.gov. You can also sign up for Job Alerts by going to that same link.

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City Arts Council: 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 West 1900 South Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, closed holidays 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

December Calendar of Events

SCHOOL EVENTS Dec 21-Jan 1: No School Winter Break Syracuse High Dec 3 - 5: Corner Canyon Tournament of Champions @ Corner Canyon Dec 3: Christmas Fundraiser Santa Letters End Dec 4 - 5: Girls Basketball Tournament @ Morgan High | Syracuse Scuffle @ Syracuse High Dec 4: Canned Drive Begins Dec 5: Drill Competition @ Wasatch High Dec 7: Parent / Teacher Conference Dec 8: Swimming @ Roy 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Winter Band Concert @ Auditorium 6 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Dec 10: Choir Winter Concert @ 5:30 p.m.

- 7:30 p.m. | Wrestling @ Clearfield 6 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Dec 12: Salt Lake Valley Drill Competition @ Juan Diego Catholic High School | Syracuse Showdown VEX Tournament @ Syracuse High 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Dinner Theatre Fundraiser @ Cafeteria 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Dec 17: Wrestling @ Davis 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Clearfield High Dec 1: Girls Basketball @ Brighton 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Clearfield 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Dec 4: Scholarship Workshop 10 a.m.

- 11:30 a.m. | Girls Basketball 5:15 p.m. 6:45 p.m.

Dec 5: District Swimming @ Bountiful 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Dec 7-11: Falcons are Fabulous Dec 7: FAF Improv Show @ Little Theater 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | FAF Jazz Band Concert @ Auditorium 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Dec 8: Girls basketball @ Copper Hills 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Clearfield 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Dec 9: Girls basketball @ Skyline 5:15 p.m.

- 6:45 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Clearfield 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Dec 10: Wrestling @ Clearfield 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Orchestra Concert @ Auditorium 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Dec 11: Scholarship workshop 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Dec 15: Swimming @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Clearfield 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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Dec 16: Band Concert 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Dec 17: Swimming @ Herriman 3:30 p.m.

- 4:30 p.m. | Wrestling @ Layton 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Choir Concert @ Auditorium 7 p.m.

- 9 p.m.

Dec 18: Scholarship workshop 10 a.m.

- 11:30 a.m. | Boys Basketball @ Woods Cross 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Dec 30: Boys Basketball @ Taylorsville 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Syracuse Jr Dec 1: NAL @ North Layton 3:15 p.m. 4:45 p.m.

Dec 5: Robotics Tournament @ Cafeteria, gym and Commons 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dec 7: Boys Basketball District Semifinals | Girls Basketball Tryouts Dec 9: Boys Basketball District Finals | Winter Choir Concert 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Dec 10: Parent / Teacher Conference 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Dec 15: Girls Basketball @ Syracuse 3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. | NAL @ Syracuse 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Orchestra Concert Elementary & Jr. High Students @ Syracuse High 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Dec 17: Girls Basketball @ Farmington 3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Dec 14: Spirit Week West Point Elementary Dec 4: Community Council 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

CITY EVENTS Dec 1: Planning Commission @ Zoom 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Dec 8: City Council Meeting @ City Hall 6 p.m.

Dec 15: Planning Commission @ Zoom 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

FUN THINGS TO DO

Dec 1: A Christmas Carol @ Layton Commons Park Constitution Circle 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tickets are FREE and will be available starting November 16 at 10 a.m. at tickets. davisarts.org Dec 1 - Jan 2: Lumazelights Indoor Christmas Light Festival @ The Salt Palace visit lumazelights.com for tickets Dec 3: Mobile Pantry Pop-Up Event @ Alpine Church - Layton. Those in need will receive items like shampoo, toilet paper, Legacy Jr toothpaste, laundry detergent, and more Dec 1: Boys Basketball Quarter Finals 3:15 without having to leave your vehicle. All p.m. - 4:45 p.m. volunteers will be wearing masks and Dec 7: Girls Basketball Tryouts 3 p.m. - 5 gloves to help provide a safe environment. p.m. | Boys Basketball Playoffs Semifinals Dec 4 - 5: Craft Lake City Holiday Market In Dec 8: Band Concert 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Person @ The Monarch Venues 11 a.m. - 5 Dec 9: Boys Basketball Playoffs Finals | p.m.

Parent Teacher Conference by Appointment Dec 12: Kids Holiday Workshop @ Davis Art 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Parent Teacher Con- Center 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ference Open House 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Dec 16: Ryan Shupe and the RubberBand Dec 15: Girls Basketball @ Legacy 3:15 p.m. Christmas Concert @ Peery’s Egyptian The- 4:45 p.m. | NAL @ Syracuse 3:15 p.m. ater 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Virtual Wild Wednes4:45 p.m. days: Nature’s Hoarders @ Ogden Nature Dec 16: Fine Arts Assembly 8 a.m. - 10:30 Center Facebook Page 3:45 p.m. a.m. | Orchestra Concert 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Dec 23: Utah Symphony: Here Comes Dec 17: Girls Basketball @ Mill Creek 3:15 Santa Claus @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Winter Art Show @ Cafe- p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Virtual Wild Wednesteria 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. days: Snow, Snow, Snow! @ Ogden Nature Center Facebook Page 3:45 p.m.

Syracuse Elementary Dec 28: The Greatest Showman Sing-Along Dec 8: Community Council 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. p.m.

Costumes highly encouraged. Tickets now on sale.

Bluff Ridge Elementary Dec 31: Bull Wars @ Golden Spike Event Dec 10: Legacy Jr. High Band Performance Center 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

(5th & 6th Grade) 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

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+ A LOOK BACK

HOLIDAY TRADITIONS This year, we’re sharing some of the locals’ holiday traditions. Maybe you’ve heard of these traditions before, or maybe you’d just like to give them a try yourself.

Behind every one is a fascinating history, originating from the families of Syracuse citizens. We hope that reading these stories will get you in the holiday spirit.

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Autumn Reynolds Van Komen: My family is Dutch, and we celebrate St. Nicholas on the 5th of December every year. On a typical year we have a big family party, eat Dutch food and treats, and sing Dutch music.

Afterwards, Sinterklaas comes to our house with one gift for each person.

As our name gets called, we go sit on his lap, open the present, and say ‘thank you’. That night, we leave our wooden shoes out to be filled, and we wake up to a fun morning!

Usually the shoes are filled with Dutch candies, gold coins, Dutch gummies, chocolate, and little gifts individually wrapped. We look forward to it every year.

“That night, we leave our wooden shoes out to be filled, and we wake up to a fun morning! Usually the shoes are filled with Dutch candies, gold coins, Dutch gummies, Michael Naylor: chocolate, and little gifts My family has always dressed up as shepherds for individually wrapped.”

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the nativity on Christmas Eve. I brought home a Persian lamp from Afghanistan that we use now. The younger kids have always loved it, because we all dress up a bit, and then darken the house and come into the living room together. It’s always reverent and spiritual; it seems like the best way to read the nativity as a family.

Sarah Ford: My husband’s family has a stuffing recipe that originated in England and was brought across the plains with his ancestors.

The recipe was handed down to each subsequent generation, and now our children make it. It’s just not Thanksgiving without it! My husband’s great-great grandfather was Charles Lambert, a stone mason who worked on the Nauvoo temple in Illinois and on the Salt Lake Temple. In fact, he carved many of the old headstones in the Salt Lake City Cemetery and the Bountiful City Cemetery. My husband was born and raised in Bountiful. The recipe for Parsley stuffing is attributed to his line.* My family celebrates St. Lucia day on December 13th, as my grandparents were from Sweden. My daughter has a white dress and candle crown, and passes out sweet buns and hot chocolate and coffee. We also have a traditional Smorgasbord on Christmas Eve, and make Risa a la Malta and Pepparkokker (gingerbread cookies).

I lived in St. Lucia when I was young (about five years old) until I got married. My daughter continues the tradition now, although I had to get her a new crown because mine stopped working a few years ago! (A family in Sweden sent it to us). I

SWEDISH TRADITIONS “My family celebrates St. Lucia day on December 13th, as my grandparents were from Sweden. My daughter has a white dress and candle crown, and passes out sweet buns and hot chocolate and coffee.” -SARAH FORD

was taught that St. Lucia is an Italian saint who brought light and food to the north when there was a famine in the deep of winter. Anyway, she brought food to the people of Sweden who were starving. She wore a crown of candles to bring light into the darkness of the deep winter. It’s never fully light in the majority of Sweden in winter; likewise, in summer it is never fully dark. When I visited Sweden it was like dusk, even at midnight.

Traditionally, on December 13th, a daughter of the household (some families have their eldest daughter, some the youngest), wakes the family with saffron buns and coffee, singing St. Lucia’s song to commemorate the visit of the Saint. Villages and church congregations also have a girl who is nominated to be St Lucia in their services. A young boy always follows her, and he is referred to as the Star Child. They visit members of the congregation, participate in the service, and visit members of their community, bringing gifts. The tradition was brought here by my grandfather, who immigrated to the United States in 1929. When I was a child, I wore the traditional St Lucia white dress, red sash, and crown of candles which are battery operated for safety. Since saffron is very expensive and somewhat of an acquired taste, my family always made cinnamon buns and had hot cocoa for the kids. I learned the song as well. My daughter wears the dress and sash now. (The crown was replaced a few years ago, because after more than twenty-five years, mine no longer worked).

Katherine Kid Chase: My grandma, Bonnie Jorgensen, makes and sells candies and chocolates at Christmas (including caramel, fondant and divinity, etc). She sometimes sells them at boutiques, and has sold them to neighbors and friends for as long as I can remember. She’s amazing; she’s in her eighties now, and still does it every year. She taught her kids, they’ve taught theirs,

and now my generation is passing it to our children. We always have a “candy- making” Saturday, where we dip chocolates/ caramels to give to neighbors, teachers, and family members who are out of town or live far away.

Lindsi Moore Ingrum: My mom, aunts, and grandmother dip chocolates and give them to their neighbors every year. A lot of work goes into it. They use fondant (not the frosting kind) and dip it in chocolate. They also do turtles, peanut clusters, and Ritz Crackers with peanut butter.

Tanya Atterman Bigler: Every Christmas, we freeze water in ice cream buckets to make ice blocks. We carve a rounded space on one side (or preferably, don’t let it freeze solid), drill a hole through the top, then place it over a candle and put it out on the lawn or porch Christmas Eve. We have one “ice candle” for each family member who has passed on who can’t be with us for Christmas. It’s so beautiful to see their light shine through the cold snowy night. They will usually stay lit for over twenty-four hours.

Jill Bonsteel: We are Danish; my great grandma Lettie Peterson would put milk gravy on everything. Our family motto is “better the belly be busted than good food be wasted,” spoken with a strong Scandinavian accent. Our traditional Christmas breakfast* (enjoyed by Papa Elden Peterson, Dad Eric Peterson, myself, and all my children) has been eaten every single Christmas morning of our lives. Our oldest son, not wanting to break tradition, also made it on two Christmas mornings while serving his mission in Mexico. It wouldn’t be Christmas without this breakfast! Luckily, I married a man who not only supports this tradition, but loves it too). *You can find Ye Old Holiday Recipes on page 27.

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COUNCIL FAVORITES THE SYRACUSE CITY COUNCIL DIVULGES THEIR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIES, HOLIDAY TREATS, FAMILY TRADITIONS, AND MOVIE SNACKS.

BY HAILEY MINTON

Holiday films certainly have a place in our culture. When I went to Facebook to ask for your favorite Christmas movie quotes, I got more responses than I knew what to do with!

I’ll say that Christmas Vacation, Elf, the Grinch, and Home Alone were certainly the most popular. It’s funny how lines from these holiday movies jump into our heads, whether or not it’s the Christmas season. A few months ago when I put my four-month- old daughter in her pink fuzzy bear suit, we couldn’t help but laugh at how cute and bulky she looked. Her appetite for her fists was as strong as ever, even though she

no longer had access to her hands. It reminded us of Ralphie’s brother from A Christmas Story after he was all bundled up to go outside. “I can’t put my arms down!” Other times when I am trying on clothes, I find myself reenacting Jim Carey’s Grinch.

“Ooh…. Ahh… Hmmm….That’s it, I’m not going.” Our mayor and city council members have shared a little about themselves and divulged their favorite Christmas movies, holiday treats, movie snacks, and a few family traditions. Who knows, maybe you’ll be inspired to try something new this year!

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Mike Gailey’s family-favorite movie is “It’s a Wonderful Life.” His favorite Christmas treat are date-filled cookies. “My Grandmother Gailey was an excellent baker. She began baking for Christmas about Easter time each year. She made various sweet breads and fruit cakes and then felt that the flavor “went through them” by wrapping them in foil and putting them in the freezer to save for Christmas. My favorite was her date-filled cookies, and she knew it. Her freezer was in the basement of her home, which also served as a root cellar. Around Halloween or Thanksgiving time, she would tell me to go check the mouse traps in the basement and “steal” a date-filled cookie if I would like. (I was never disobedient to my grandmother).

Mike Gailey

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By Laura Gailey, Mayor Mike Gailey’s grandmother’s recipe!

DATE COOKIES: 2/3 cup shortening 4 cups flour 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 3 eggs well beaten 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. Baking Soda 1 tsp. nutmeg FILLING: 1 lb. pitted dates chopped 1/2 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 cup cold water

Cream shortening with sugar, add eggs. Mix thoroughly. Sift flour. Measure and sift with baking powder, salt and spices.

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CHRISTMAS MOVIE TRIVIA 1. “You’ll shoot yer eye out, kid!” Resident Jennifer Moreno 2. “Ya serious, Clark?” Resident Alicia Carroll

Here we have some of our resident’s favorite movie quotes from Christmas movies.

Can you guess what movies they’re from?

3. “You don’t smell like Santa, you smell like beef and cheese.” Resident Tyler Norton 4. “I’m in love; I’m in love and I don’t care who knows it!” Resident Abby Harvey 5. “These mash potatoes are so creamy.” Resident Sara Douglas Hodges 6. “Keep the Change. Ya filthy animal.” Resident Anna Miller

7. “Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a state of mind.” Resident Jake Smith 8. “Does this look like a little weight?” Resident Laramie Green

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Corinne Buldoc

Rocky Road Roll

By Corinne Buldoc

2 eggs 2 squares chocolate or 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 Tbs. butter 2 cup powdered sugar 2 packages of miniature marshmallows 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts recommended) 1 cup, approximately 1 package, of crushed graham crackers 1 package of coconut

Beat the eggs until frothy. Add the chocolate, butter and eggs in a double boiler and stir until the chocolate is melted and the ingredients are combined. Stir in the powdered sugar.

In a large bowl, empty two packages of miniature marshmallows and pour the chocolate mixture over them and stir until coated. Stir in chopped nuts and crushed graham crackers. Sprinkle the counter with a layer of coconut and scoop some of the mixture out onto it. With greased hands, quickly form into a roll, coating with coconut.

(Note that it is easier to handle making 2 or 3 rolls). Place the roll onto cellophane and wrap, making sure the ends are sealed up well. Freeze until ready to eat. Unwrap the roll and cut into one inch sections. Enjoy!

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A Christmas Story is the first Christmas movie that comes to mind for Dave Maughan. “I think it is just a very fun look at the holidays through the eyes of Ralphie. It always makes me laugh.” He is also is a big fan of Buddy the Elf in the movie Elf. “Who doesn’t like the rigid innocence of an overgrown Christmas Elf?”

Dave Maughan

He loves a Christmas morning cup of hot chocolate. “I don’t get into the holiday treat making, but I am a sucker for Marcia Hamblin’s dipped chocolates that Stan shares with me at the North Davis Sewer Board meeting in December each year. I can’t get enough of that wonderful treat!”

One of his favorite memories of a holiday tradition was his daughter’s annual letter to Santa. The letter, along with a pencil, was left with some cookies and milk for when Santa visited on Christmas Eve. She spent so much time trying to come up with the most complicated question that only Santa would know the answer to. “Santa wrote her an answer every year and she saved those scraps of paper for many years. It was fun to hear her tell her mom and siblings the inside facts that ONLY SANTA could know he shared with her.”

He loves a Christmas morning cup of hot chocolate.

Dave said, “I must admit at the time it was a little annoying, because she worked hard to pose questions that no one else would know, particularly her parents.” She wanted to get inside information from the jolly man himself. That made it tough for Santa, on his short visit, to give a good answer to such detailed, obscure questions. “Now we look back on the enthusiasm of knowing something few others would be aware of, and keeping that a family secret. She kept the secrets of the reindeer, north pole life, and the annual Christmas mission that can’t be found in any book, song, or poem.”

Lisa Bingham

Lisa Bingham’s two favorite holiday movies are It’s a Wonderful Life, and White Christmas. “For the last three decades, our family has watched these movies so many times that we can recite them verbatim.” She loves the lessons of focusing on heavenly purposes, and blessing other peoples’ lives even through adversity. “Plus, the costumes in White Christmas are beyond divine!”

As for snacks, it would be easier to choose something Lisa doesn’t enjoy during Christmas! “For a girl who was raised with grandparents who owned a candy store, I pride myself on making sure there is no food group or candy that goes without my personal attention. My gut is in a constant state of assault, and I regularly apologize to it as I climb into bed. Maybe next year I’ll only eat celery…

But don’t count on it.”

Jordan Savage grew up watching Muppet Christmas Carol when the holidays rolled around. “Charles Dickens has a way of capturing the holiday spirit in this story.” He loves the lesson that people can change. Scrooge was set in his ways but, with some help, he forsook his greed for charity and it brought joy into his life by caring more about others. Jordan loves the good, clean fun in the Muppet’s rendition of this classic story, and Rizzo is his favorite character. This movie is Corinne Buldoc’s family’s favorite Christmas movie as well, and they love to eat their Rocky Road Roll for a treat (see recipe on page 18).

Jordan Savage

Jordan is the only fan of peanut brittle in his home, so it makes it hard to come by. “I have to find a store to buy it if I want any,” he admitted. He also enjoys some hot chocolate after wandering around Ogden’s Christmas Village with his family.

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Seth Teague His family competes in a Lip Sync Battle every Christmas and the winner gets a Joseph Gordon-Levitt trophy.

Seth Teague is all about the classic movie snack of popcorn with butter and salt, but his favorite Christmas treat is homemade Nutter Butters. His favorite Christmas movie is “My Brother the Time Traveler”, also known as “Christmas Time”. His friend, Jake Van Wagoner, who is a writer for impractical jokers, directed and starred in Christmas Time. Seth described it as a movie with “very Utah humor.”

Seth has his own smaller, but I’m sure no less impressive, production every year. His family competes in a Lip Sync Battle every Christmas.

They perform and film them ahead of time and gather to watch and judge the ten or so entries from various families. Only the winner walks away with their homemade Joseph Gordon-Levitt Trophy. The actor has some ridiculous (but very impressive) lip sync battle dances under his belt, on the musical reality competition television series Lip Sync Battle. Seth’s family found it appropriate to dedicate the trophy to him. Seth has won their family lip-sync battle three out of the last six years, with the help of Brittney Spears’ song Oops I Did It Again. He admitted, “It’s very theatrical and embarrassing.” They post their performances on YouTube, but the videos are private. We can only hope someday he will share his talent with the world.

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Ye Old Holiday Recipes We’ve found a couple of classic favorites from readers that are time tested and approved!

Parsley Stuffing

Christmas Breakfast

This recipe comes to us from Sarah Ford. Her husband’s stuffing recipe came from England and across the plains with his ancestors. It was handed down and taught to every generation and now he’s taught the kids to make it.

His great great grandfather was Charles Lambert, a stone mason on the Nauvoo temple in Illinois and also the Salt Lake Temple. In fact, he carved many of the old headstones in Salt Lake City cemetery and Bountiful city cemetery. The recipe for Parsley stuffing is attributed to his line.

This recipe came to us by Jill Bonsteel, who had a great grandmother who would put milk gravy on everything.

They call it Christmas Breakfast.

Heavy bread torn into pieces Lots of softened butter Parsley

That’s it! It’s a time consuming, labor intensive process, but everyone loves it.

You have to use the densest, heaviest bread you can find. Tear it into pieces.

You wash and finely mince parsley leaves, pat the excess moisture out, and mix with the bread. Then you take softened butter and with your hands, mix it through the bread and parsley.

I can’t even tell you amounts because it varies. It’s all done by a “feel.” However, we use six to eight loaves of bread, six to eight bunches of parsley, and 2-4 pounds of butter to feed everyone. The bread is then roasted in the oven until it is toasted golden brown. It has to be watched carefully so it doesn’t burn. Our kids have helped with it since they were old enough to tear pieces of bread. We make a lot, enough to last for a week or so after Thanksgiving. It also freezes really well.

Cooked ham slices Eggs sunny side up or over easy Homemade bread broken up Milk gravy with ham drippings (recipe below)

All ingredients are cut in small pieces and mixed all together.

One year, they used fresh bread, a hillshire farms summer sausage powered eggs and powder milk and it turned out fine too.

Paula Deen’s Milk Gravy Recipe 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable shortening 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon black pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Use ham drippings instead of oil

Heat 1-2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Whisk in flour, whisking constantly for about 1 minute.

Slowly add milk, whisking constantly.

Stir in pepper and salt and continue cooking.

Whisk constantly for about 10 minutes, or until thickened.

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he cold air seemed to freeze the inside of my nose as I initially walked down my front porch steps to go deliver newspapers. It had been snowing the night before and big chunky flakes continued to drift to the ground to muffle every sound except my feet squeaking in the snow. As I began to move, my body started to warm up inside my old blue coat with newspaper ink smeared on the sleeves. The winter solstice was still approaching so dusk continued to draw out it’s time below the horizon the way I wished to draw out my time under my covers. It was about 5:45 a.m. as I walked the two blocks of my paper route. The roads had yet to be plowed, the sidewalks yet to be shoveled, so I tromped my way along while everyone else in the neighborhood was still asleep… or at least I thought they should be.

The fresh blanket of snow accentuated the blushing glow of the Christmas lights decorating some of the homes on my route. I can’t tell you how much the memory of this feels like home. The Christmas lights in yards and fringing the roofs, icicles dangling from porch covers, cats eyeing me from inside the homes, crunching the frozen ice in the gutters.

It’s vivid and wonderful even though I probably wouldn’t have described it that way when I was delivering the papers.

My home was smack dab in the middle of my paper route. I had it from about the time I was in 4th grade until about 8th grade. It didn’t matter the weather, every day I went out. Although sometimes my dad graciously offered to drive his car when the papers were especially big or the weather was especially atrocious.

NEWSPAPERS in the SNOW We might be saying goodbye to the days of newspaper carriers as two of Utah’s newspapers shift to weekly publications.

BY HAILEY MINTON

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The Deseret News and The Salt Lake Tribune recently announced they will no longer be a daily newspaper starting on January 1, 2021.

My paper route gave me a reason to take what ended up being a meditative walk every day, but unfortunately, those days of delivering newspapers probably won’t be around for my children. I’ve seen my sister sadly let go of her route when the Standard Examiner decided they would no longer drop off her papers at my parents home for her. It didn’t make financial sense to continue the job. The Deseret News and The Salt Lake Tribune recently announced they will no longer be daily newspaper starting on January 1, 2021. Their weekly newspaper will be delivered by mail from here on out. According to the New York Times, “The economic decline caused by the coronavirus pandemic has pummeled a local newspaper industry already struggling with declining revenues, layoffs and pay reductions in newsrooms across the country.” This doesn’t mean stories won’t be written, but we will need to go online to read them.

As our world shifts, let us not forget the role the newspaper plays in our society. It helps keep us accountable. It brings to light things the average person might not know about. The bad news that so many want to avoid can help us make changes to the way we approach the future. The good news can help us see the progress we have made and be inspired by those around us. The information we read can help us make educated decisions or lead us to research further into an issue. We can think critically about what we read or listen to and discuss our opinions with others. The news gives us things to think about that might not have otherwise crossed our minds. The press is a critical element in our freedom so I hope we can support it during these times of change.

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