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February 2018

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CITY NEWS

Mayor's Message A Love For Stories Told I was a Syracuse boy. When attending reunions or other City functions, I loved the activities planned for youth. But as I grew, I developed a fascination of sitting with the older folks to hear the stories people tell. I’d like to share a story from boyhood.

I am delighted to serve with a City Counil that each loves this city and seeks the best interest of its populace.

Syracuse boys knew nothing of video games or other electronic devices. Our first toys were rocks! We built with them. We threw them, hit them with slats from tomato boxes, shot them in flippers and slingshots. We flung them at birds, dogs, cats and on occasion at each other.

At eight years, most graduated to BB guns.

One afternoon as I departed on my daily bird hunt, I spotted a feral chicken roosting in the old coal shed behind our home. To my boy mind, the hen was simply a bird, but a bigger, grander trophy. I shot her dead! Mother would be proud. It would be my favorite tonight for supper, chicken noodle soup over mashed potatoes!

When I lifted my dead prize from her roost, I discovered a clutch of six chicks she’d been guarding. Suddenly, I felt sick. My boyish mind didn’t know what to do. I did the only thing I trusted in. I found Mother and showed her what I’d done. I knew she’d know the right thing to do.

We did have chicken noodle soup over mashed potatoes. But I was charged with building a brooder and watching over six chicks until they were self-sufficient. Mom made me the dead hen’s surrogate.

My mother taught me a life-lesson that day.

Her teaching is contained in a statement by US Chief Justice, Potter Stewart:

to do.”

It’s arguable, that I had done nothing wrong!

The hen belonged to no one. Feral chickens were common in the day. Perhaps I had a right, after all her sacrifice did feed our family.

After listening to Mother’s counsel, I learned the truth. Given the circumstances, what I did that day was not the right thing to do. I love this quote from Dr. Wayne Dyer: “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.” I had not been kind.

I am delighted to serve with a City Council that each loves this city and seeks the best interest of its populace. I have great respect for them.

Each brings strength to that body. It’s also clear they subscribe to Mother’s teachings.

It has been my pleasure to serve the community the last four years as a member of the City Council. I’m now deeply honored to serve as Mayor. Thank you for your confidence.

The next four years are going to be critical in what Syracuse becomes as the West Davis Corridor changes Syracuse from the cul-de-sac community it’s been, to the crossroads it will become.

I loved my mother’s preserves, especially apricot. Gone are the days when I could sample them. Luckily, she preserved more than fruit.

In my mind, preserved forever, are stories that smack of what used to be. You old-timers: help others acquire the taste of our community.

They will only know what was via the stories you will tell.

Michael Gailey, Mayor of Syracuse City

“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have the right to do and what is right

Stay connected!

The city's website has information on every department in the city and the Facebook page has fun updates on events and other local interest.

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hese pictures show 2 decades of love and marriage for Melissa and I. We had been married for about 9 months when the first picture was taken and we just celebrated our 19th anniversary in January. We were full of expectation and excitement for our budding future together in the first, and while those same feelings exist today, the second photo shows us nearly twenty years later in a place of more experience. We consider ourselves lucky to still be in love and to still be together and we are grateful for the love we have.

This Valentines Day we wish for each of you, our readers, love and happiness in your life or at least the hope that it is possible.

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ON OUR COVER Fun Ways to Say I love You page 17 A Good Life in Syracuse page 18 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristina Case

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CITY NEWS

Syracuse City Updates City Council Bids Farewell to Mayor Palmer At the January Council meeting, Mayor Gailey and the City Council recognized Terry Palmer, along with his wife Diane, for their service to the City over the last four years.

On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Corinne Bolduc and Andrea Anderson presented Mr. Palmer with a framed retired City Flag that flew over City Hall during Mayor Palmer's term. City Manager Brody Bovero presented a commemorative clock to Mr. Palmer on behalf of the City. Jayne Gailey, incoming "First Lady of Syracuse," presented Diane with some cozy blankets for Terry and Diane to snuggle up with for a popcorn and movie night with all their newfound free time.

R-L: Mayor Mike Gailey, Councilmember Jordan Savage, Councilmember Andrea Anderson, Councilmember Corinne Bolduc, Former Mayor Terry Palmer, Diane Palmer, Councilmember Doug Peterson, City Manager Brody Bovero

Community Question Corner

BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY

Secondary Water Charges Question: Why is the City charging me for secondary

water during the winter, when the secondary water system is turned off?

Answer: Syracuse’s secondary water system (sprinkler water) includes about 120 miles of pipe, 8000 service points, and other infrastructure, delivering about 2.6 billion gallons of water each year.

The largest costs of the fund are: (1) water supplier assessments, (2) administrative and employee compensation, and (3) capital projects. New development pays impact fees to expand the system, and costs to operate and maintain the system are relatively predictable.

With predictable costs, the City assesses a predictable fee that can be budgeted for throughout the year. When we pay our secondary water bill during the winter, we are ensuring that the bill remains steady year-round, rather than fluctuating upward during the summer months. If we only charged when the water was on, secondary water fees during the six-month irrigation season would double, and then return to zero during the off-season.

Police Dept.

Receives Award Syracuse Police Department is pleased to announce that our community received special recognition from the National Association of Town Watch for our involvement in the National Night Out Against Crime event. This was the third consecutive year that the Syracuse Police Department has sponsored this event, and the second consecutive year that our community has received an award.

The National Association of Town Watch considered our 2017 event to be the 30th most successful event in the nation for cities with populations between 15,000 and 50,000; we moved up eight spots over our 2016 event.

Syracuse Police Department would like to thank the City Council for making this great police/community event possible. We would also like to thank the community and all our event partners for making it a great success.

Join us in August 2018 and help us crack the Top 25!

For the sake of predictability on the part of the user, and for uniformity in administration, our Council has opted to have a uniform fee assessed throughout the year. We hope this is helpful for budgeting and for those who are on a fixed income.

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CITY NEWS

Public Works

Kindergarten Registration

During the months of December through March, you may use your green can for regular household waste. For more information, contact the utility department at Syracuse Elementary will be registering Did you know...

801-825-1477, option 1. new Kindergarten students for the In Utah, the 2 upcoming 2018-19 school year during sources of The Dirty Dozen Wordsearch stormwater arethe week of March 12-16, 2018. A child who resides within Syracuse Elementary When stormwater carries pollutants from thousands rain and snowmelt. boundaries may register for Kindergarten of Davis County homes into gutters, it adds up to Did you know... in 2018-19 if they are 5 years of age on a big problem for our streams and rivers. Hidden in Utah,gutters, the 2 When stormwater carries pollutants from thousands of Davis County homes Ininto it or before September 1, 2018, as required the puzzle below are a dozen common stormwater of adds up to a big problem for our streams and rivers. Hidden in the puzzlesources below are a stormwater are

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When stormwater carries pollutants from thousands of Davis County homes into gutters, it adds up to a big problem for our streams and rivers. Hidden in the puzzle below are a dozen common stormwater contaminants from household sources.

CodeRED Notifications Syracuse City encourages every citizen to sign up for our CodeRED notification system. By simply entering your phone number into this service, we can notify you in the event of a city-wide or countywide emergency. Please take a moment to fill in the appropriate information to be notified by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Examples include: evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, and missing child reports.

Please got to www.syracuseut.com and follow the prompts to sign up. It is free to sign up, and takes less than five minutes.

Employee Spotlight-Kim Dabb Kim Dabb is a building inspector for Syracuse City. Last summer, the City’s Chief Building Official was injured while on vacation and was on temporary leave due to a surgery. This left a big hole in staffing for inspections, especially during a time of immense growth in our City. Kim stepped up and filled in by working extra hours and weekends to ensure inspections were done on time, and consequently averted a crisis for the City's inspection service. With his efforts, he was given the City’s Employee of the Month award in October. Kim loves the building industry and he is a fascinating character that adds a genuine flavor to our staff. He is extremely experienced and well trained. We are happy to have him on the City’s team.

If you happen to see him, be sure to ask about his hat collection and his experiences at the Fort Bridger Mountain Man Rendezvous.

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

CITY NEWS

Arts Council Enjoy a night of music on February 12, at 7pm, in the Syracuse High School auditorium as the Symphony Orchestra presents Love That Jazz! The event is, once again, free to the public.

The Theater Committee is now accepting letters of interest for the production team of Hairspray the Musical. Please email volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org if you would like to serve as Assistant Director, Music Director, Choreographer, Set Designer, or Publicity Manager—or even just help in other areas of the production. Be sure to include some background, any experience, and dates of other commitments that might conflict with the production from April to July.

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The Arts Council Board is always looking for fresh ideas and the hands to help make them happen. Plans are in the works to expand the opportunities for residents to enjoy participating and watching more programs this year by creating a choir, a junior theater program, and additional theater productions. The Board has three terms ending this June. If you enjoy the arts, are willing to serve your community, and would like a fun opportunity to interact with great people while promoting culture through the performing arts, email your interest to serve on a committee, such as sponsorships, junior theater, choir, etc., or on the general Board at the address listed above. Board meetings are usually held the first Wednesday evening of each month. These meetings are open to the public, and visitors and input are always welcome.

Property Tax Rate How does Syracuse City’s property tax rate compare to other cities in Davis County? Check out more information in our FY2017 citizen’s financial report at http:// syracuseut.com/Departments/CityAdministration/Finance. aspx

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CITY NEWS

Parks and Recreation

Upcoming Events March 31st - Easter Egg Hunt | FREE |10AM The annual Syracuse Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Founder’s Park on Saturday, March 31, at 10am SHARP! Children 11 years of age and younger are welcome to participate. The Easter Bunny will be available for picture-taking with the children. Accommodations for special needs children will be available. Volunteers are needed to help stuff eggs. If you are interested, please call the Syracuse Community Center at 801-614-9660 opt. 1 June 23rd - 30th Syracuse Days Volunteer Opportunities Egg Stuffing - must be completed and dropped off by Friday, March 30th For more information, visit syracuserecreation.com or call 801614-9660

Youth Activities

Spring Soccer: Registration January 1- February 25 This program is for Little Kicks (must be 4 as of September 1, 2018) thru 6th Grade. All leagues are Co-Ed. Cost is $46 (Residents). Registration fee includes a jersey, shorts, and socks.

Baseball/Softball: Registration February 1- March 31 This program is for pre-kindergarteners (must be 5 before September 1, 2018) thru 9th grade. The cost/league is as follows: T-Ball and Coach Pitch ($40), Machine Pitch ($45), Minor/Major ($50), Jr. High ($55). Registration fee includes a jersey and hat.

Youth Tumbling: Registration February 1 - March 2 There will be 6 classes taught by Safety-Certified Instructor Kim Nielson Days classes are held: Tuesday or Wednesday

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Classes Begin: Tuesday, March 6 or Wednesday, March 7. *Classes will not be held April 3rd and 4th (Spring Break) Cost: $40 Preschool Tumbling: (3/4 year-olds) 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Children will learn beginning tumbling skills.

Beginning Tumbling: (Based on skill level, no age requirements) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Adult Fitness

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Zumba-Tues & Sat 9:00 am Zumba Tone-Thurs 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 FREE ZumbaLove Saturday February 10, 9:00 am Wear Red or Pink for Love Your Heart Month 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! Pump It Up! Tuesday 6:10 am; Friday 9:00 am Boost your metabolism and tone your muscles with resistance training. We provide hand weights and exercise balls, you just bring your own exercise mat. All skill levels are welcome, we suggest different options so you can work at your own pace. Syracuse Community Center. $3 drop-in, $20 10-class punch pass, first class FREE!

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CITY NEWS

City Council Meeting The City Council met in a business meeting on January 9, 2018. Detailed Council packets containing further information about the presentations that were made to the Council are available on the City’s website, www.syracuseut.com.

Following is a summary of major actions taken at the meeting.

January 9 Business Meeting: •

Space Heaters Need Space According to the National Fire Protection Association and the United States Fire Administration, space heaters annually account for 40% of reported U.S. home heating fires.

Please practice extreme caution when using space heaters this season. Keep things that can burn at least 3 feet away from space heaters, and create a three-foot “kid-free zone” around them. Make sure to use equipment that has the label of a qualified testing laboratory, and have a qualified professional install stationary heating equipment according to local codes and manufacturer’s instructions.

Additionally:

The Council awarded a contract for the Bluff/ Gentile Waterline Project. This project consists of replacing the existing 6” culinary water main with a new 12” main on Bluff Road from 1000 West Street to Gentile Street and on Gentile Street from Bluff Road east to the City border. In addition, the existing 6” secondary main in Gentile Street will be replaced with a 12” main on Gentile Street from Bluff Road east to the City border. The project is expected to begin in early spring 2018 and will be completed in the summer. The total project cost is $503,995.

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The Council adopted a resolution appointing Mayor Gailey to the Administrative Control Board of the Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District (WIWMD). The District manages the landfill and green waste collection facility for Davis County.

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The Council adopted an ordinance amending the Section of Syracuse Municipal Code regarding dedicated pedestrian/ bicycle pathways that facilitate access to designated points of interest throughout residential and commercial areas of the City. The ordinance provides regulations for fencing and ongoing maintenance of such walkways.

PUBLIC WELCOME! Would you like to attend a city council meeting?

Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, at 6pm-9pm in City Hall

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Place space heaters on a solid, flat surface, away from high traffic areas and doorways.

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Turn them off when you go to bed or leave the room.

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Use and purchase heaters with an automatic shut off so if they’re tipped over they will shut off.

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Plug power cords directly into outlets and never into an extension cord.

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Inspect for cracks or damage, broken plugs, or loose connections; replace before using.

Winter fires are preventable! Visit www.nfpa.org/winter for more heating safety advice.

Why Have Animal Requirements?

Regulations provide protection to individuals, property owners and animals. They also ensure the health & safety of the community, people and animals. Check out our "Farm Animals & Household Pets" brochure on our website under Planning & Zoning for more info and specifics.

SCC 10.30.040 Animals. www.codepublishing.com/UT/ Syracuse/html/Syracuse10/Syracuse1030.html#10.30.040

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CITY NEWS

Syracuse City Information

Key Community Contacts MAYOR Mike Gailey: 801-589-0976 mgailey@syracuseut.com

COUNCIL MEMBERS Doug Peterson: 801-660-5290 dpeterson@syracuseut.com Corinne Bolduc: 801-529-5779 bolduc@syracuseut.com

Syracuse Library 1875 South 2000 West Syracuse, UT 84075 (801) 451-1850 Library Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm Fri & Sat: 10am-6pm

Passport Applications 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

Andrea Anderson: 801-309-1466 ananderson@syracuseut.com Dave Maughan: 801-927-7752 dmaughan@syracuseut.com Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.com

SERVICES Syracuse City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 West 1900 South Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, closed holidays Syracuse Utilities Department: 801-825-1477 Opt #2 Post Office: 801-614-9677 (Inside City Hall) Syracuse Police Station: 801-825-4400 1751 South 2000 West Syracuse Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 South 3000 West Syracuse Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 West 1900 South Hours: Mon-Thurs, 6am-9pm; Fri, 6am-8pm; Sat, 8am- 4pm Syracuse Public Works Facility: 801-825-7235 3061 South 2400 West

Fix It Requests

Syracuse City Museum: 801-825-3633 Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 2pm - 5pm

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.

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

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Syracuse Youth Council -801-643-8996 Syracuse Lions Club - 801-773-8581 Syracuse Lady Lions Service & Social Club 801-825-1752 Syracuse Volunteer/Eagle Scout Projects: Tess Jones 801-614-9655 tjones@syracuseut.com

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COMMUNITY

February Calendar of Events SENIORS MONTHLY MOVIE Wednesday, February 14th @ 1 p.m.

(Victoria & Abdul/Rated PG-13) FREE ~ Please RSVP

Planning Commission Feb. 6 Feb. 20 City Council Feb. 13 Feb. 23

THINK TUESDAY Tuesday, February 20th @ 10 a.m.

(Tri-Ominos) FREE ~ Please RSVP

Justice Court: (may be cancelled due to holidays) Held every Wednesday at 9 AM inside City Hall Chambers

BUS TRIP Saturday, February 24th (Leaves at 10:30 a.m.)

BYU BROADWAY DANCE REVUE/Lunch at Olive Garden $8.00 for Bus & Entrance Fee/Lunch on your own (Reservation required)

Syracuse City Arts Council: First Wednesday of each month Feb. 7

LUNCH & BINGO Friday, February 23rd @ 12 Noon Guest Entertainment/O-Town Ukesters Suggested donation of $3.00/person Must RSVP by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 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

CITY INFO/MEETINGS City Holidays Feb. 19th - Presidents’ Day

SCHOOL EVENT Feb. 1 Syracuse Jr. High: Girls Basketball Playoff Quarter Finals at TBD at 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM Feb. 2 Syracuse High: Girls Basketball at Davis @ 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM Syracuse High: Boys Basketball at Davis @ 7 PM - 9:30 PM Syracuse Jr. High: Wrestling Tryouts

Conferences (early out) Feb. 9 Syracuse High: Swimming State Championship meet at BYU Antelope Jr. High: Teacher Comp Day/ No School Feb. 13 Syracuse Jr. High: Wrestling at Kaysville @ 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM Feb. 15 Syracuse Jr. High: Wrestling at home vs.

Mueller Park @ 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM Feb. 16 Syracuse High: Boys Basketball at Fremont @ 7 PM - 9:30 PM Feb. 17 Syracuse High: Wrestling Super State at Corner Canyon Feb. 19 Syracuse High: No School for Presidents’ Day Syracuse High: State 5A Girls Basketball Tournament at SLCC Antelope Jr. High: No school for Presidents’ Day Syracuse Jr. High: No school for Presidents’ Day Syracuse Academy Jr. High: No school for Presidents’ Day

Feb. 5 Syracuse Jr. High: Girls Basketball Playoff Feb. 20 Quarter Finals at TBD at 3:15 PM – 5:00 Syracuse Jr. High: Wrestling at Centerville PM @ 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM Celebrate love Syracuse Academy Jr. High: No Feb. 6 school for Winter Break on February Syracuse High: Girls Basketball Syracuse Academy High School: 14th! at home vs Layton @ 5:15 PM No school for Winter Break 6:45 PM Syracuse High: Boys Basketball Feb. 21 at Layton @ 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM Syracuse High: State 5A Girls Basketball Tournament at SLCC Feb. 7 Syracuse High: Boys Basketball at home Syracuse High: Wrestling 5A State vs. Weber at 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Classification Tournament at UVU Syracuse Jr. High: Wrestling at home vs Antelope Jr High: Parent- Teacher West Point @ 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM Conferences (early out) Syracuse Academy Jr. High: No school for Syracuse Jr. High: Girls Basketball Playoff Winter Break Quarter Finals at TBD @ 3:15 PM - 5PM Syracuse Academy High School: No school for Winter Break Feb. 8 Syracuse High: Swimming State Feb. 22 Championship meet at BYU Syracuse High: USA Cheer Nationals in Syracuse High: Wrestling 5A State Anaheim, CA Classification Tournament at UVU Syracuse Academy Jr. High: No school for Antelope Jr. High: Parent- Teacher Winter Break

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Syracuse Academy High School: No school for Winter Break Feb. 23 Syracuse High: State 5A Girls Basketball Tournament at SLCC Syracuse High: USA Cheer Nationals in Anaheim, CA Syracuse Academy Jr. High: No school for Winter Break Syracuse Academy High School: No school for Winter Break

FUN THINGS TO DO Feb. 2 Utah Opera -at Ed Kinley Amphitheater at 7:00 PM

Feb. 24 Syracuse High: State 5A Girls Basketball Tournament at SLCC Syracuse High: USA Cheer Nationals in Anaheim, CA

Feb. 3 South Davis Sweethearts 5K - southdavisraces.com/ sweethearts/ Bountiful - $30 9:00 AM

Feb. 26 Syracuse High: USA Cheer Nationals in Anaheim, CA Syracuse High: Boys Soccer Tryouts at 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Feb. 10 Bald Eagle Day at Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management area at 9:00 AM

Feb. 27 Syracuse High: State 5A Boys Basketball Tournament first round @ TBD Syracuse High: Boys Soccer Tryouts @ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Syracuse Jr. High: Wrestling at Legacy at 3:15 PM

Feb. 22 2017 Student Art Show - 8 AM - 8 PM @ Davis Conference Center in Layton, UT

Feb. 28 Syracuse High: Boys Soccer Tryouts @ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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COMMUNITY

Students of the Month

SPONSORED BY THE SYRACUSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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

Caroline Stringfellow

Gavin Reynolds

Caroline was nominated for this award based on her determination on and off the field/ court. Her ability to balance school, work, and the many sports she participates in on a daily basis is outstanding. As Mr. Williams stated, "Caroline is a force to be reckoned with." Caroline is best known for leading the Syracuse High School soccer team to a region title, its first playoff game, and advancing the team to the championship game. Caroline was named 2017 All-Area Girls Soccer MVP as a freshman. She is also a member of the La Roca Soccer club, that won the state championship, the Western Regionals, and was in the semifinals of the National Championship. Caroline was also on the honor roll first term. www.facebook.com/standardexaminer/ posts/1805446099467454

Gavin is an outstanding student. In an email sent to teachers of ninth grade students, many teachers stated what a positive influence Gavin has had on our school since enrolling at Syracuse Junior High this year. As reported by Mrs. Stone: "Gavin is independent. He does not require the approval of others and is his own person. He digs in when school gets tough, he is honest about his abilities and a great help to many of his peers. Gavin has been cast as Prince Charming in our school play The Brothers Grimm. Quite a few girls are excited about this."

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Syracuse Junior High

Gavin is also looking forward to being a member our Syracuse Junior High's wrestling team. Last summer he spent time at a Junior Leadership Summit and is an active member of his local scouting group. Gavin was the Student Council President of his previous school and maintains a 4.0 grade point average

““Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”

-Benjamin Franklin

Help us celebrate students with a sponsorship!

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

Thank You!!

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PRECIOUS PETS -

CHLOE + SEAMUS

These Wheaten Terriers are living the good life with their owners.

BY ALLIE BROWN

Meet Chloe (left, age 10) and Seamus (right, age 6). They are both Wheaten Terriers, which is not a super common breed but should be! They are sturdy, medium-sized dogs (averaging 35 pounds) and are great family pets. Very fun-loving, they are known for their “Wheaten Greetin’” which usually includes an overly excited hug, tail wag

and lots of licks. Wheatens originate from Ireland and are completely hypoallergenic. They actually have hair like humans, not fur, so no oils/dander and no shedding!

that again). She needed a buddy once we were settled, so we got Seamus to keep her company. They love going for walks, eating snacks and napping on our bed. They like to think they are lap dogs, especially Seamus, and are not shy to give up their bellies for a good scratch!

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January Winner

February Contest-Calling all artists!

Congratulations for last months cover photo winner. Jessica Hewitt. The beautiful photo called “Mid Morning View” is featured on the cover.

Congratulations Jessica, you won $50 please check your email and we will get you your prize money.

We are excited to announce our first original art contest. This year there will be 3 contest categories.

Please get your artwork submitted as soon as possible as voting starts the first day and the contest will conclude on Feb 15th. Tell your friends and neighbors about this, we want as many submissions as possible. Also have your kids tell their teachers so students can get involved. Visit syracuseconnection.com/artcontest to submit and vote. The community will be voting for and determining the winners.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest. We enjoyed seeing your beautiful photos. If you would like to see your photos featured on our magazine cover, please submit them at syracuseconnection.com. Photos should be 300dpi and in vertical orientation.

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Winner of each category will win $50 cash and the top vote receiver overall will be featured on the cover of the magazine for March 2018.

Categories: Kindergarten through 4th grade 5th through 9th grade 10th through adult

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FUN WAYS TO SAY

“I Love You” on Valentines’ Day

BY MELISSA SPELTS

For Couples

For the Family

 Make a special dinner for two and

 Make sugar cookies!!! See page 30

eat it by candle light

 Clean the house  Dinner and Movie (When Ryan

watches an entire chick flick with me I always feel loved!!!)

 Flowers

 Make a special dinner (your family's favorite)

 Make a yummy breakfast (french

toast, sausages, juice or strawberry milk)

 A box of chocolates for each kid

(Ryan does that and our kids love it).

 Go on a walk and hold hands

 Game night! Quality time as a family.

 Volunteer together

 Movie Marathon (Star Wars, Indiana

 Drive to the top of the mountain & go star gazing with lots of blankets to snuggle under.

 Watch the sunrise + breakfast date  Pretend your electricity went out

Jones, Harry Potter, Disney, chick flicks (sorry guys),Narnia, etc).

 Fondue Night (my mom made this for us on Valentines’ Day)

 Bowling

& spend the evening relaxing by the fire & reading or playing games in the candlelight (no phones or electronics).

 Daddy daughter dates (in February)

 Visit your favorite museum or

 When I was a young girl living in

aquarium & afterwards enjoy some local cuisine.

 Hide little love letters around your home for your special someone.

 Mini Golf (If the snow is gone)

 Acts of Service St.George we loved leaving goodies on friends and family’s doorsteps, knock and run. Those that were receiving the goody would try to catch those leaving the treat. We caught my uncle up a tree one year trying to hide from us. It was lots of fun!!!

Get the whole family involved!

Draw individual hearts for each family member on a piece of paper and tape to a door. Each person in the family can write encouraging words to each person, or draw a picture. harvardhomemaker.com

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A good life in Bruce & Mary Schofield have built a wonderful life here.

BY MELISSA SPELTS

B

ruce and Mary (Williams) Schofield met at Syracuse Elementary over 85 years ago. At one point, they rigged a cable across the street so that they could talk to one another at any time. Think slightly more complicated than two tin cans strung across the road. They couldn’t call anywhere else but they could talk to each other. With smart phones and instant communication to anywhere in the world today, it is hard to imagine. Bruce and Mary have lived in Syracuse their entire lives. They used to know every person who lived here. There is no way to know everyone now, there are too many new people who have moved in. The growth has been tremendous.

The first school which neither of them attended was built by the Bodily’s across the street from the Schofield’s current house. Though the school wasn’t in existence when they were growing up, they heard stories about it from their parents.

There were railroad tracks that led to a local resort nearby.

Those tracks and the resort are now covered by houses and a golf course.

Mary lived in a cute house on Main Street and was born in one of the rooms upstairs to Lionel and Golda (Walker) Williams. The house is still there.

When she was old enough, her chores started early each morning, moving cattle down to the pasture past where Black Island Farms are now and just below RC Willey’s

and then rounding them back up at the end of the day.

They rode their horses and worked together as a family.

She remembered one day getting bucked off her horse and hitting a barbed wire fence and cutting herself.

Mary loved growing up in Syracuse. She had kids in the neighborhood that were her age and remembers having so much fun. When Mary was a teenager she moved into a house across the street from Bruce. They became really good friends and did everything together. Mary’s Dad did many things for work—carpentry and farming were his main occupations, but in those days it was important to know a little about everything, and he did. The little white house that is next to the museum with trees around it belonged to Mary’s grandmother and was one of many houses her dad built. Her dad even helped build the house the Schofield’s live in now. It was a very small space until after all their children were born. Mary’s dad came and helped add on so there would be plenty of room for their big family to grow up in. Mary’s family owned most of the land that surrounds their current home.

She remembers sleeping over at her grandma’s house and waking up to the news that the church (where the CVS is today) had burned down that night. She had slept through all the excitement. The only telephone line in town came from Hooper to a store in Syracuse. Mary’s mother and her sister (when they were children) hand carried the messages that came from that telephone to people in Syracuse.

Bruce, son of Donald and Cynthia May (Stoddard) Schofield, remembers their school principal was called

Bruce’s childhood home is not there anymore.

Lots of happy memories.

Mary’s childhood home.

The home has a white picket fence now.

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Bruce loved fishing, so they spent lots of time at the lake.

“Cotton” Anderson or, “yard stick” because he would swot them with a yard stick when they were misbehaving. Bruce’s bus driver was his neighbor and when it would rain, the fields would become a muddy mess. All the boys including his brother Lee, would go help the bus driver push the bus out of the field onto the gravel road. He recalls on several occasions pushing it too far, and off the road into the mess on the other side so they wouldn’t have to go to school—it usually worked. Bruce also remembers that all the children would carry their lunches in brown paper bags. Every once in a while they would play tricks on kids and put their lunches under the bus’s wheels to get smashed.

Clockwise: All seven of the Schofield children, fun at Antelope Island, the family together.

Bruce’s dad was a farmer and Bruce remembers how much work it took to clear a field. They would use an old D CAT tractor with a scraper on the back. Bruce remembers towing a sleigh around with a horse on a cold day and parking it next to an old store that wasn’t in operation. They had a stove in the sleigh to help them keep warm and the sleigh caught fire and burnt to the ground. Oh to have a video of that, I am sure it would go viral today!

Bruce’s grandmother was a post mistress in the early 1900’s.

His grandmother’s picture is still in the post office today. He likes to go in from time to time and check on her.

Thank you to Bruce and Mary Schofield for taking the time to help us with this article. Please submit your ideas to submit@connectionpub.com.

Bruce was a mechanic most of his life. He worked on tractors and was the first man to work on an automatic transmission from this area.

Other Fun Memories They loved the old Jim and Ruby Rampton Store and “the

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A lifetime of great memories in Syracuse

Bruce and Mary will celebrate their 74th wedding anniversary in June.

penny candy store” that was located near the new CVS and the elementary school. Though the stores are no longer there, the memories are still strong for Bruce and Mary. It had an old wooden screen door that would smack into you when you went through. They loved walking there with siblings and friends for a treat. There was also a dance hall that was just down from there as well. It was torn down when Bruce was a young boy. He also remembers when Eugene Tollman owned the black smith shop before the Kanos bought it and turned it into a mechanic shop. He remembers hearing Eugene working on horse shoes with his hammer. A loud noise would echo throughout the neighborhood.

the process to get gas in those days during WWII. A relief truck would come and give you a ration of gas for the week.

If you didn’t come get your ration on that day you were out of luck until the following week. Those in town would walk everywhere.

Bruce loved fishing, so they also spent lots of time at the lake. They would drive their cars, a couple of Model A’s, a Cabriolet and Bruce’s coup. They liked to go park them on a mound of dirt that was piled up for the ducks to sit on. (See picture on left page)

They initially lived in a trailer until they built the first section of the home they are in now. It was a 20 X 24 sq foot home, with a basement where kids slept. It is hard to believe this, but Bruce and his father bought an old latrine from 2nd street with no floor in it. Bruce and his dad moved it out to where they live now. They bought it for next to nothing, cleaned it up, built a basement and put the latrine on top and that became their home. Their home was built on their Grandpa Williams land, which went all the way up to 3000. Their neighbors consisted of Uncle Jim and his family, next to him was Grandma and Grandpa Williams and next to them Aunt Poleen and her family. They lived on Cousin Street. They loved playing and exploring the fields around them. Such a fun place to grow up for the Scofield kids. After Grandpa Williams died, the cousins took turns spending nights at Grandma Williams house so she wouldn’t be alone.

The Schofields and their families have lived a good life in Syracuse.

When they were 16, Bruce and Mary went to a dance celebrating Bruce’s cousin’s wedding. This was one of their first dates. They did everything together as teenagers. Their best friends were Effie Thursgood and Stanley Barnes, who eventually married as well.

After Bruce and Mary’s wedding they went to Yellowstone for their honeymoon. They got a note from the government after they got home questioning their means for enough gas to get them to Yellowstone because of the rationing. Luckily Bruce worked on the farm and was able to tell them that they mixed their gas to make it go longer. Bruce said that it was quite

Bruce and Mary were married June 13, 1944 and will celebrate 74 years this June. After their marriage, they moved away from Syracuse for a short time with the Army and then returned home to start their life together. Their first seven years of marriage they could not get pregnant and have children, but that all changed and in the next 11 years they had seven children: Kent, Connie, Frank, Sue, Gary, Marilyn and Don. They loved having a big family.

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How Syracuse Got Its Name

BY CHRISTY FRAZIER

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Have you ever wondered where cities get their names?

Some cities are named after people, landscapes or other places in the world. For example, the city of Ogden, Utah, was named after the famous explorer Peter Skeen Ogden.

Some are named after experiences or even emotions. Take the area of Death Valley, California. Its landscape is dry and barren, living up to its name. So where did the city of Syracuse, Utah get its name? Let’s step back in time to the late 1800s and find out.

The Homestead Act of 1862, which was signed

by President Abraham Lincoln, made a lot of land available out west. This encouraged many people to relocate to the untamed west who wanted to make a better life. In 1880, twenty-five-year-old William Galbraith and his wife Phebe traveled across the plains and settled in a small area by the famous salty lake. Most settlers in the area were farmers, but William Galbraith had other dreams. The Great Salt Lake fascinated him so much that he decided to harvest salt from it and sell it. He printed the name Syracuse on his salt bags, which was the name of a salt company he knew of in Syracuse, New York. For many years he harvested salt from The Great Salt Lake and sold it to customers spanning from the West coast all the way to the Mississippi River.

Later in 1887 a bathing resort was built next to the lake and took on the name of The Syracuse Bathing Resort. The resort became a famous recreation place for locals and tourists to visit regularly. During this same year, the Union Pacific Railroad built the Ogden and Syracuse Railway. The railway linked the Syracuse Resort to the railways main line between Salt Lake City and Ogden. Due to the railway link to the resort and the salt company, the name of the small settlement became known as Syracuse. On September 3, 1935, Syracuse was officially incorporated as a city in the state of Utah.

(Syracuse, New York was named by Sicilian immigrants that settled in New York from Siracusa, Sicily)

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What were you doing at 2:20 AM Christmas morning?

Were you still wrapping gifts?

Maybe you found yourself finally in bed, or maybe you had been sleeping for hours. Santa was still making his deliveries. At the Rupert home, a special delivery was on its way, but not from Santa.

Amy woke that morning at 1:00 am feeling contractions, but they were still too far apart. She got in the shower for The sweet Rupert baby was delivered after only pain relief. An hour 1 hour of contaractions, at home! after getting in the shower, their bundle of joy was born. 8 lbs 6 oz and 20.5 in long born entirely unassisted.

"The fire Amy would describe it as "an department was incredible experience." The Syracuse amazing. They fire department responded to the came in and were call making sure all was well and so kind." transporting Amy to the hospital.

"The fire department was amazing.

They came in and were so kind.

They shoveled snow, dealt with the difficulties of a tiny home and even cleaned off Henry's car so he could follow Amy to the hospital. They were truly a blessing." To those who made the sacrifice to be in the fire station that Christmas morning the Rupert family says they are grateful.

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HISTORY

Looking for Love in the Desert

BY SUE WARREN

The onslaught of pink and red hearts, frilly Valentines, the promise of roses, love poems, candy, or jewelry is already upon us. It can only mean one thing: Valentine’s Day and all its romance and loving wishes is around the corner.

Valentine, an early Christian, was martyred on February 14th, the same day an ancient Roman love lottery took place annually, and so, once raised to sainthood, St. Valentine somehow transitioned to being the patron saint of lovers everywhere.

Pioneers during the 1800s probavly didn't have the time or The holiday has been observed use for Valentine's Day.

in some form for more than a few centuries, and beginning in the Victorian Era and straight into 2018 people have celebrated this romantic day in high style, spending a lot of money on trinkets to show their affection.

But, what was happening in the late 1800s in the pioneer west where life was more hardscrabble and certainly few homesteaders had the time, money, or energy to celebrate a day devoted to love? More than likely, February the 14th

was yet just one more day in a seemingly endless winter. Farm life paused for no one or no special day. The cows might still have to be milked, firewood chopped, laundry washed, meals cooked, sick children worried over.

There is no hard evidence at the Syracuse Museum that the early residents of Syracuse and the surrounding towns sent Valentine’s cards, planned romantic candlelit meals—gosh, every meal was eaten by candle light or gas lamp. The big cities on the east coast were one world, but out here during that time, roses were unavailable—especially in winter—there

were no fine, white tablecloth restaurants, and costly chocolate candy was not an option, especially when money was tight and necessary staples had to be purchased for the family’s survival.

So does this mean there was never any attempt at romance or pretty, frilly things? There is one clue at the Syracuse Museum that lets us peek into the world of the average person of that time period: hand-made lace items and delicate crochet creations. Somehow, pioneer women transformed simple cotton threads into gossamer hats, doilies, dress collars, and clothing embellishments. It’s not difficult to envision rough, chapped hands with a crochet hook forming a cap or tatting with bobbins and a pillow to make lace. There are many examples of fine lacework and crocheting on display throughout the museum cases that offer silent testimony to the skill and craft of the pioneer woman. She may have faced long, hard days helping her husband and children carve out a life in the fields, but at some point—perhaps after dinner or on a stormy day— she made time to allow her feminine side to surface as she lovingly made these precious items.

One thing on display that speaks volumes is a simple camisole.

Skilled fingers from many decades ago added a lacy crochet edge along the neck and shoulder area. Surely, a wife Plan a wanted to look appealing visit to her husband and perhaps this led to a romantic interlude.

Hearts? Candy? Flowers in the winter of 1885 in Utah?

Probably not. But efforts were made to soften the edges of a hard life with few interludes to celebrate romance. This romance may not have been what we would embrace, but there was love within families and communities that shone through, not on just one special day in February, but all the year round.

SYRACUSE MUSEUM

Plan on a February visit to the Syracuse Museum and Cultural Center to see these delicate creations and other “romantic” artifacts you can spot tucked among all the treasures. The museum’s hours are TuesdayThursday from 2-5pm and by appointment (801-825-3633) and is located on 1700 South (Antelope Drive) just before 2000 West, Syracuse, UT.

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Scott Sneddon has always had a passion for photography and started his business is 2015.

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Above: Scott and his wife Aple with their children Dillon and Leianna

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Sneddon spent nearly 21 years in Air Force as a Military Police Officer. Even though he worked as an officer at his day job, Scott has always had a passion for photography. He would set up a photography studio where ever he was currently assigned around the world. He has had studios in California, Germany, Korea and finally he settled here in Utah.

The idea for DIY Photography Studio arose when he was looking for a local place to take maternity photos of his wife Aple in 2011. He couldn’t find a place that would take the quality of photos he wanted nor could he find a studio that would let him rent the studio to take the photos himself. He later managed a Target Portrait studio and was consistently asked by professional photographers if they could rent out the space which was against Target’s policy. With that in mind, Scott set out to create a photo studio for professionals and do-ityourselfers to rent out and have the best in lighting and settings for their photo shoots.

DIY Photography Studio was born in 2015.

Because of Scott’s background and experience in studio photography, he often trains professionals in studio photography. As he was training photographers and they were utilizing his state of the art facility he realized another need. Photographers were always looking for a place to have their photos printed.

Many were opting for online sources but quality control was not the best and often the turn-around time was too slow. Scott purchased his first high end printer and started creating high quality prints for his students and friends.

Word got out of his quality and attention to detail and within 2 months, the printing business was producing as much as his photo studio.

He later expanded to the open office space next door and created a full featured photography printing business open to the public.

After attending a large format printing conference in Las Vegas, Scott learned about a new technology called Metal Sublimation. This process chemically bonds the colors of a photo to metal. It doesn’t fade, scratch and the colors just pop. They are really quite beautiful with much more clarity than printing on paper or canvas. Scott was offered a loan at his bank especially for Veterans that allowed him to purchase the equipment for creating metal sublimation prints and it is by far his favorite way to print

photography.

Scott spent the first year, after purchasing the equipment, going around to photography clubs educating them on the process and showing them the results. Today the word is out and everyone is starting to realize how awesome metal prints are. He is one of only 3 studios in the entire state that can handle larger metal prints.

In fact some of the larger photography studios fulfill their metal prints through DIY Photography because they cannot do it themselves. The nice thing is, his shop is just around the corner and you can go directly to his shop and have them done without the middle man.

DIY Printing prides themselves on quality. With the eye of a professional photographer, they turn out the very best quality and they can often do very quick turn arounds.

Just the other day, they were approached by a wedding photographer who needed some photos printed for that evening's reception and DIY was able to make it happen.

It is great to have a such a stellar resource near by. We appreciate DIY supporting the magazine and recommend their services.

Scott met his wife Aple while serving in Korea and later married her in her home country, the Philippines. They have 2 children 6 year old boy, Dillon and nearly 5 year old girl Leianna.

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Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. More people die or are disabled by heart attacks and strokes than any other diseases. So is there anything you can do about it? The answer is YES! Here a few helpful tips to minimize your risk and improve your health.

1. KNOW YOUR RISK Do you know your cholesterol? How about your blood pressure?

Are you diabetic? It’s the combination of risk factors that puts you at risk for having a heart attack or stroke. Your doctor, along with a simple blood test can help calculate the risk of you having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. Once you know your risk, you and your doctor can discuss ways to help minimize that risk over time.

2. EXERCISE NOW, BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE If you are healthy enough to exercise, get moving! Thirty minutes of moderate physical activity can improve your heart health. If you have multiple medical problems, talk with your doctor about what exercise is right for you. If you are young, and without any major medical problems, you should engage in vigorous physical activity at least 2 hours a week or more, in addition to 30 minutes of daily moderate activity. No matter the age or medical problems, exercise helps.

3. GET RID OF THOSE BAD HABITS If you smoke, STOP! Your doctor can help. If you are drinking more than 1-2 alcoholic beverages a day, or binge drinking on the weekends when out with friends, STOP! If you are eating a lot of calories right before bed, staying up late watching TV, not taking vacation days from work when appropriate, STOP! Most of us can identify what habits we have that we know aren’t good for us.

4. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY When you are exercising, listen to your body. If you are short of breath with minimal effort, or experiencing chest pain or pressure, call your doctor and get seen right away. This may be a sign of a problem with your heart. Simple and safe testing

can be done to ensure your heart is healthy enough for exercise. Don’t wait and think it will go away.

See your doctor if you have symptoms!

5. AVOID FAD DIETS AND SUPPLEMENTS A new diet that is “all-the-craze” seems to come out every couple of years and most of them fade away. That’s because they just don’t work long term, or might even be bad for you.

One of the few diets that has actual cardiovascular benefits and has been extensively researched in a rigorous and academic fashion, is the Mediterranean diet. It is less of a diet and more of a change in the way you eat and cook. Look it up online for more information. Other than that, avoid them. Also, there are no over-the-counter dietary supplements or essential oils on the market today that have ever been shown to have any benefits for the heart when they are rigorously tested. Being at a healthy weight is hard work and requires discipline and a plan. Talk to your doctor about what’s right for you.

5. SEE YOUR DOCTOR A common thread in all these points, is to have good follow-up with your doctor. Your local cardiologist or primary care doctor can appropriately screen for cardiovascular disease. And that screening is not the same for every individual. It may be as simple as answering a few questions, but further testing may be required to assess your risk. Don’t wait. Call your doctor today and know your risk.

Syracuse Clinic has 3 full time board certified family medicine physicians.

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FOOD

February Recipes: Sweet + Savory Whip up a batch of these easy Valentine-themed sugar cookies for your loved ones this month!

BEST SUGAR COOKIES

by Melissa Spelts This is my Mom’s favorite sugar cookie recipe. It truly is the BEST! I loved when my mom made these. I have many fond memories of cutting out the hearts with the cookie cutter, putting them on the cookie sheet and waiting for them to be cooked and cooled so I could decorate them. They always tasted AMAZING! Just thinking back on them I feel the LOVE my mom had for us. It wasn’t about the treat as much as the time she spent with us making them.

Cream together 1 C. butter 2 C. sugar 3 eggs

Best made with an extra pair of hands to help!

CHICKEN SALAD STUFFED PEPPERS

by Melissa Spelts

2 bell peppers - cut in half Mix 1 can of chicken, 12.5 oz (we buy ours from Costco) 1 avocado (diced) 1 to 2 Tbsp. of Mayo 2 tsp. of mustard

Add 1 C. buttermilk and beat well 1 Tbsp. vanilla ½ tsp. soda and salt 4 tsp. baking powder 5 C. flour Mix all ingredients well. Add flour last.

Set in covered container in refrigerator at least 3 hours.

Dough will set up more during this time. (the dough will be soft.)

Roll out ¼ to ½” thickness on floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees. DO NOT Brown! Frost and decorate. Makes 4 dozen cookies!

CREAMY WHITE FROSTING

Stuff and eat. It’s so yummy!

by Melissa Spelts

Mayo Substitues…

• Greek Yogurt • Olive Oil • Mashed Avocado • Hummus

1 C. butter (softened) 1 ½ tsp vanilla 4 ½ C. powdered sugar 4 Tbsp milk

Any color bell pepper will work!

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OUTDOORS Below: Miles Bovero, Austin Weber, Carter Moultrie, and Cooper Eddy from local boy scout troop 882 investigate a Rubik’s Cube from the Frary Peak mailbox.

Syracuse resident Nick Weber with members of scout troop 882 on the Frary Peak Trail

Hike: The Frary Peak Trail One of the secrets about Antelope Island that only the locals know is that winter arrives late and it leaves early due to its lower elevation. While trails in the Wasatch Mountains and foothills are covered with two, three, or six feet of snow, many of the trails out on the island are still clear for a nice day hike.

In early December, I was fortunate enough to tag along with my son, Miles, and his compadres from local Boy Scout Troop 882 (pronounced eight-eight deuce), on a day hike up to Frary Peak.

At an elevation of 6,569 ft above sea level, Frary Peak doesn’t catch the imagination of mountain climber types, but as the highest point on Antelope Island, it furnishes first class views of the Wasatch Front and the Great Salt Lake.

The entire hike takes about 4 to 5 hours, and has an elevation gain of 2,050 over 3.5 miles. According to the Antelope Island State Park trail map, the trail is 6.4 miles round trip. As peakhiking goes, Frary Peak is one of the easiest in the Salt Lake area. Like many areas of the island, the best time to go is in the fall or early spring. Due to lack of shade, the trail can be a scorcher in the summer unless you attempt it early in the morning or late in the evening.

A trail map is available at the entrance gate of the state park.

The hike starts at the Frary Peak Trailhead, which is located on the east side of the Island. At first, the trail climbs at a rather steep angle but there are several sections along the way that level off before the escalation continues. Our scouts easily handled the climb, although it might prove a little difficult for young children. Miles and his friends were soon on their way into the backcountry of the island, talking, kicking rocks, and taking pictures with their phones.

The trail takes several twists and turns which constantly gives new and interesting views of the island and the lake. In due time we made it to the top where we could look out upon both sides of the island. Our scouts were surprised to find

BY BRODY BOVERO

an old mailbox that had been placed on the peak where past hikers have left messages and little odd trinkets for future hikers to enjoy. We stopped for a snack and took some time reading through the journal entries and checking out a Rubik’s Cube that someone had placed in the mailbox.

INFO To Get There: Frary Peak Trailhead on the east side of the island The hike: 4-5 hours, 6.4 miles round trip, elevation gain is 2,050 Peak fun: A mailbox at the mountain top contains messages and fun trinkets

On a clear day, you can see mountain peaks from Juab County all the way up into Box Elder County from Frary Peak. On this day, however, there was fog and inversion down below. We climbed up above the inversion and into the warm, beautiful December sunshine.

The views from above almost gave us a sense of floating on an island in the sky as the other mountain peaks jutted up above the inversion and into the blue sky.

The quietness of the island’s backcountry is also impressive. In the midst of all the hustle and bustle along the Wasatch Front, our little group was immersed in the quietness of nature. The breeze running along the grass. The wind flowing through the wings of a black bird that was gliding along the cliffs below, and the sounds of our shoes climbing over rocks.

If you are like me and you get cabin fever around this time of winter, just remember early spring is around the corner. This can be an excellent time to get out, stretch your legs, and enjoy some sunshine. For most of us in Syracuse, we can easily look across the lake to see the conditions on the island. If the snow is mostly gone, then it's time for a day hike.

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REAL ESTATE IN A DIGITAL AGE

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here do you go when you want information about real estate?

Zillow? Realtor.com? Trulia? Another website? According to the National Association of Realtors, 44% of buyers look online first! 99% of Millennials search online sites compared to 89% of the Baby boomer generation, and the boomer generation uses online video sites more often. This is important for sellers! Make sure your Realtor has a good video of your listing. In addition, only 63% of the boomer generation visited an open house to find a home, which is still high, but not as important, in my opinion, as a good online presence.

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Like many of you, I was looking online at properties, although searching in another state for my Wealth and Health Center project. Scrolling through properties, I realized I was doing what everyone does when there is no MLS access—looking at Zillow! After finding what was the perfect piece of acreage on a river to have my creamery (goat cheese!), small vineyard and retreat center, I emailed the agent to see if an offer could be made.

The response was that property was already under contract.

What?! But Zillow says . . .! Well, dang it. My future property was under contract, and now, two months later, Zillow is still showing it as an active listing.

That got me thinking—what is the purpose of doing all the searches online if the online information is incorrect?

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In Utah, and obviously in other states as well, thirdparty sites like Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com do not “speak” to the MLS often, therefore information is old.

If you are looking for information on what your property is worth, or, if you want to know what the neighborhood is doing, or maybe just want to look at properties to move to, understand that most of these third-party sites do not have what you are looking for!

To really know what is going on, connect with your family realtor! They have to-the-second updated access to the actual market. Quite often they have direct feeds from the MLS to their personal websites, allowing you to search the MLS at your leisure.

In addition, sites like Zillow, which gives “Z-estimates” for your home value, do not take into account the condition of the home, upgrades done, specific location of the property, or anything other than square footage, bedrooms, baths, and garage space! A home in North Ogden and Pleasant View is not the same as a home just over the line into the northern part of Ogden, even if similar in size, age, and square footage.

If you want to get the value of your home as this next season of moving begins, visit your realtor’s website or home valuation link. Don’t have a family realtor? Visit us at www.Utah-home-value.com!

Then stay in touch with your realtor so you can get the best possible “pulse” on the market!

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