Syracuse Connection January 2019

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January 2019

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Syracuse Connection are published monthly by Connection Publishing© www.syracuseconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com | (801)721-3762 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristina Case AD DESIGN Robert Dodd WRITERS Melissa Spelts Ryan Spelts Breanna Hart EDITORS Carolyn White Heather Godfrey COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORS Syracuse Historical Museum Jennifer Greenlee Shauna Havey

ad was raised near 900 South on 2000 West. Drafted before finishing high school in 1944, he served in the United States Army as part of the occupying forces in Japan. In November of 1946 he returned home. By Easter Sunday of 1947 he was engaged to Mother, and had purchased his first ride, a 1935 Ford Coupe V8. He always placed great emphasis on the V8 in that name! I was never quite sure as boy which he was more thrilled with that Easter, his future wife or the car!

Regardless, Dad employed his kid sister, LaPriel, that Easter Sunday to record the moment of pulling away from the house in the new ride containing his future bride using an 8 mm “motion-picture” camera. When recounting this story, Dad always mentioned that he had no money for gas; he was broke. So, the two simply drove away into the Barnes Canning Factory lot [now Utah Onion] seen in the background behind Mother, and then quickly returned parking both on the wrong side of the road.

My Aunt LaPriel captured a moment that is priceless to me. My aunt was instructed to film the two closing the door and pulling away from the shoulder and then stop the camera. Instead, she followed the car the whole time they traveled north along 2000 West, into and out of the canning factory lot, then the return and parking.

For our benefit, she captured forever a view north along 2000 West toward what is now Syracuse High School. Specifications for the ‘35 Ford state that the distance between the axels [the wheelbase] to be 9 feet 3 inches. Using that measurement to place scale to the picture to the right, I estimate the pavement on 2000 West in that day would have been about 12 feet wide. Note that there is standing water on the shoulders of the right-of-way, no curb, gutter or sidewalk; just mud!

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During the last couple of years, we have struggled through the widening of 2000 West. It hasn’t come without tears and the loss of some of what was.

Each travel lane on the roadway is still 12 feet wide. An 11-foot shoulder with curb, gutter and sidewalk extensions are all part of the improvement. It is finished!

Thank you UDOT. You have served the community well. Change is inevitable!

Thank you for making this a good one. All of this has the result of great folks finding Syracuse and calling it home.

Michael Gailey, Mayor

Stay connected!

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

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Beat Winter Boredom

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2019 Goal Setting

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Winter Warm-Up Foods

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Places to Eat: La Puenta

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Calendar of Events • History Students of the Month Monday Fun Day Activities

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letter from the editor Happy New Year! This is a great issue with a feature article about goals and a new addition to our What to Eat section. We hope you enjoy the articles and coupons in this new ongoing section. Also make sure to follow us online as we are running monthly contests sponsored by advertisers each month and run on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Speaking of Instagram, WE LOST OUR PASSWORD! Uuugh and Instagram

has terrible customer service, so after trying everything we could to recover it, Instagram told us to start a new page. Find us on Instagram at SyracuseConnectionUtah now instead of the old one SyracuseUtahConnection. Let’s make 2019 our best year yet!

Ryan Spelts, Publisher

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

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CITY NEWS FOOD

Syracuse City Updates Library Kiosk The Kiosk located at 1747 Heritage Lane will be open Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and will offer the following services:

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Hold Pickup Interlibrary Loan Photo Copies Digital Scanning Quiet Study

Additional services will be announced as they become available. As you may have noticed, internet access is not currently available and is pending final installation of Internet accessibility.

Community Question Corner

BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY

Question: Where do I report problems or dangerous conditions that I see in the City?

Answer: When it comes to identifying dangerous conditions, we need your help. City staff only have so many sets of eyes; we can always use more! If you see something dangerous – like a raised sidewalk, a loose manhole cover, or a fallen road sign – don’t assume that we know about it.

The best way to notify us about dangerous conditions is our online Fix It Request tool, found on www.syracuseut.com.

Once you’ve notified us of a dangerous condition, you can check the progress of your request. A City representative might contact you – or once they see the problem, they may just fix it!

Some problems, like nuisance or noisy conditions, require the attention of police or code enforcement.

Problems related to state roads, canals, or sewer districts should be directed to those entities.

If you see problems that affect the entire community, you might want to direct your concerns toward your elected officials. They generally aren’t at City Hall, so you should contact them via email or phone numbers listed on our website at www.syracuseut.com.

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

Arts Council Updates The Syracuse City Arts Council is happy to announce that the board has chosen Beauty and the Beast for the 2019 summer musical. We are excited to be putting on this unique and beloved show. The dates of the show will be from July12-20. The Board is currently accepting letters of interest for the production team. Please visit the Syracuse City Arts Council web page for information. www.syracuseutaharts. org The highlight of the season may have been our orchestra’s holiday concert with Eclipse 6 on December 17th. This unique combination of an acapella choir and our orchestra was a huge success. It is exciting that our little community is able to bring in talent like Eclipse 6 to help us celebrate the holiday season. Thanks to all of our volunteers who put in countless hours to make this performance a special addition to our holiday celebrations. If you are interested in participating in the orchestra, please email orchestra@syracuseutaharts.org for more info!

Our new choir has completed its first performance in spectacular form! The choir performed a selection of holiday numbers in their first concert held in the City Hall auditorium.

Huge thanks to all who participated. The board is excited that this group has become a part of our performance offerings.

Look forward to hearing from our choir in the future. If you are interested in joining the choir, please email info@ syracuseutaharts.org.

Our first ever junior musical was a smash hit. The new committee, cast and crew put together amazing performances of Aladdin Jr. on November 14th through the 16th at the Syracuse Arts Academy Jr High Auditorium.

THANK YOU! The Board thanks our 2018 presenting sponsors Golds Gym, Syracuse City, A.A. Access Storage, Chelle’s Floral and Gift and the Utah Division of Arts & Museums. We simply could not do everything that we do without strong support from members of the community. These sponsorships help us provide the high quality performances throughout the year that we have become known for. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor in 2019, please visit our website for details.

Additionally, we thank organizations which support the Syracuse City Arts Council by providing grants to our organization.

Specifically, Walmart for its annual grant, Pacificorp which has provided us a capital investment grant and the Utah Division of Arts and Museums who supported our junior theater program.

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CITY NEWS

Carbon Monoxide Safety Often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment including furnaces, ranges, water heaters, room heaters and even clothes dryers can be sources of carbon monoxide.

CO detectors save lives!

Please ensure you have working CO detectors installed in your home and be sure to contact the fire department if you have any questions.

Please follow these important safety tips for your home:

• Install CO alarms in a central location outside sleeping areas on every level of the home.

• Test CO alarms at least once a month.

• If the CO alarm intermittently sounds, check for low batteries, replacing if necessary.

• If the CO alarm constantly sounds or continues to sound

after replacing the batteries, move your family to a fresh air location outdoors and call the fire department.

• Do not allow vehicles to “warm up” in the garage, even if the garage doors are open.

• Use generators and gas or charcoal grills in well-ventilated locations outdoors.

Public Works Updates 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

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Disconnect garden hoses

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Seal leaks

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Let water drip overnight

• Open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks near exterior walls

New Year’s Special Honor our Heritage by Placing this Syracuse History Book in your Home

The Syracuse Museum is offering this book for only

15

$

Museum Hours Tuesday - Thursday 2-5 pm

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CITY NEWS

Public Works Updates (cont'd) Christmas tree pick up: January 7, 2019. Live Christmas trees need to be placed on the curb by 6:00 AM January 7th for pick up. All lights and ornaments must be removed, and tree must be placed on top of any snow.

POLLUTION Often we think that water pollution only comes from big oil spills or huge factories. We forget that there are lots of little sources of pollution all around us. Stormwater from cities can become very polluted. Oil drips on driveways, fertilizers on lawns, loose dirt in areas with no plants, or dog poop can all be carried by stormwater to a drain and on to a lake or stream.

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CITY NEWS FOOD

Conversations in Preparedness

New Councilmember Lisa Bingham

Kathryn McMullin, a Critical Infrastructure Specialist on the Homeland Security Services Unit, will present an engaging discussion hosted by the Syracuse West District Emergency Preparedness Committee on January 19, 2019, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Syracuse West Stake Center (1600 South 4500 West).

In November, Councilmember Andrea Anderson resigned from the City Council because she and her family are moving to Utah County.

This class works to educate families on WHAT conversations you should be having BEFORE a disaster in order to be more resilient. We’ve been told to make a plan, but that can seem fairly vague. What kind of plan? Won’t I be given instructions in an emergency as to what I should do? In this discussion, we’ll address all of those items and more!

Everyone is welcome! The class is free and nursery childcare and refreshments will be offered. To let us know you're coming and for more info please go to https://goo.gl/ UWbm3y.

Kathryn McMullin is a Critical Infastructure Specialist hosting a free class January 19th.

Come learn about what is replacing the Block Captain program!

3rd Saturday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

C.E.R.T. Training is coming in February!

Come join us for this free training opportunity!

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According to State law, the City Council is required to appoint a new councilmember within 30 days to fill the seat for the remainder of the term. On December 11th, the City Council received several applications for candidates to fill the seat. Through a public selection process, Lisa Bingham was selected as the new member of the Council.

We want to thank Andrea Anderson for the great work she did for the residents of Syracuse, and we will certainly miss her. We also want to thank all of the applicants who stepped forward and offered to serve their community.

"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to represent such incredible people and will work hard to combine the best of our past, present and future as we make decisions that impact Lisa has been a resident of Syracuse for over 40 generations. Thank you years. She and her husband, for trusting me with this Sterling, are small business responsibility." owners, operating Sterling Quality Point S in Clinton. Lisa is a mother and grandmother.

She has served as Chairwoman of Clearfield High’s Community Council as well as a member of the board for eight years. She recently served as Vice Chair of the Davis County Republican Party, First Vice of the Utah Federation of Republican Women, President of Clearfield High’s Alumni Association and President and member of the PTA. She was a columnist for the Syracuse Islander and Davis Clipper and currently serves as a delegate and Vice Chair of Davis County Republican Women. In her excitement and gratitude to represent the citizens of Syracuse, Lisa recently stated, "It's common knowledge that Syracuse has been scientifically proven to be the best city ever created and is populated by superior beings.

I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to represent such incredible people and will work hard to combine the best of our past, present and future as we make decisions that impact generations.

Thank you for trusting me with this responsibility."

CITY NEWS FOOD

Parks and Recreation YOUTH SPORTS SPRING SOCCER

Registration will be January 1-February 24. 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.

YOUTH TUMBLING Registration January 1- February 15 There will be 6 classes taught by Safety-Certified Instructor: Kim

Nielson Days classes are held: Tuesday or Wednesday Classes Begin: Tuesday, February 19 or Wednesday, February 20

Cost: $40

Tuesdays PRESCHOOL TUMBLING: (3 & 4-year-old) Children will learn beginning tumbling skills.

Time: 6:00-6:45 Beginning Tumbling: (Based on Skill Level, No Age Requirements) Should be able to do cartwheels and forward rolls.

Time: 5:00-6:00

Intermediate Tumbling: (8 years old and up) Must be able to do round off and hand stand back bend.

Time: 4:00-5:00 Wednesdays Preschool Tumbling: (3 & 4-year-old) Children will learn beginning tumbling skills.

Time: 6:00-6:45 Beginning Tumbling: (Based on Skill Level, No Age Requirements) Should be able to do cartwheels and forward rolls.

Time: 5:00-6:00 Intermediate Tumbling: (8 years old and up) Must be able to do a round off and hand stand back bend.

Time: 4:00-5:00

LITTLE DANCERS (3-5 year olds) This is a fun introduction to dance. Children will explore their movement potential as they learn a variety of dance with an introduction to ballet/creative movement. Dance shoes not required.

Thursdays- 10:15-10:55am or 11:00-11:40am 8 week session for $40, Jan 10-March 7 ( No Class Feb 21) Baseball/Softball: Registration February 1- March 31

 For more detailed information go to www.syracuserecreation.com

FUN FITNESS CLASSES FOR ADULTS-GET IN A GOOD WORKOUT!  Zumba with Angie!

Tues & Sat. 9:00 am Thursday Zumba Tone 9:00 am Cost is $36 for 12 Class Punch Pass or $5/class First Class is FREE! What Are You Waiting For? More info at angiec.zumba.com

TRY IT OUT!  FREE ZUMBA WEEK! January 8 - 12, Tue/Thu/Sat 9:00am Start your New Year with energizing Zumba!

 Step It Up!

 Pump It Up!

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

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

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CITY NEWS FOOD

THE GUNS WON 38-34!

Guns and Hoses Basketball Fundraiser Biannually, the Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse Fire Department face off for a basketball game in the name of a charity. This year the group learned that there were 5 children from the Syracuse community who were part of the Make-AWish Utah program and decided that was their charity of choice for this year's game and auction.

As a coordinated effort, the two departments teamed up with Syracuse City, Syracuse Jr. High and Syracuse High School to

reach their goal. The night of the game they raised a little over $11,000. They also sold blue luminaries at the Syracuse Pumpkin walk and ended up reaching their goal to raise $25,000 for Make-A-Wish Utah. And, in case you were wondering the Guns won this year (again) with a score of 38 to 34. But Garret Atkin from the Guns team said the real winners are the kids and families in the program. A big thank you to the local businesses and residents for your support for the event.

THE NIGHT OF THE GAME THEY RAISED A LITTLE OVER $11,000. The money was raised to help five children who were part of Make-A-Wish Utah program.

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CITY NEWS FOOD

Syracuse City Information

Key Community Contacts MAYOR

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

COUNCIL MEMBERS

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

Syracuse Library (Pardon Our Dust While We Expand)

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

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

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

Passport Applications

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

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

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

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

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SYRACUSE SERVICES

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

City Museum: 801-825-3633 Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 2pm - 5pm Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 West 1900 South Summer hours: Mon-Thurs-6am-8pm; Fri- 6am-8pm; Sat- 8am-12pm Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 South 3000 West Lady Lions Service & Social Club 801-825-1752 Lions Club - 801-719-1804 Utah Lions District 28UT (open to all) Parks & Recreation: 801-614-9660 1912 W. 1900 S. parksandrecreation@syracuseut.com Police Station: 801-825-4400 1751 South 2000 West Post Office: 801-614-9677 (Inside City Hall) Public Works Facility: 801-825-7235 3061 South 2400 West Utilities Department: 801-825-1477 Opt #2 Volunteer/Eagle Scout Projects: Tess Jones 801-614-9655 tjones@syracuseut.com Youth Council -801-643-8996

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COMMUNITY

January Calendar of Events Jan 29 - Girls Basketball Syracuse @ Clearfield 5 PM to 7 PM, Boys Basketball Syracuse @ Clearfield 7 PM to 9 PM Jan 30 - 6A Girls Drill State Competition @ UVU

SENIORS

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

MONTHLY MOVIE Wednesday, January 9, 2019 @ 1 p.m.

(Unbroken: Path to Redemption) FREE ~ Please RSVP

Syracuse High School Jan 2 - Girls Basketball @ Layton 5 PM to 7 PM Clearfield High School Jan 3 - Wrestling Syracuse vs. Fremont @ Jan 2 - Girls Basketball vs. Fremont 5:15 Home 6 PM to 8 PM PM to 6:45 PM Jan 4 - Wrestling Richardson Memorial @ Jan 3 - Swimming @ Northridge 3:30 PM BE Varsity 3 PM to 5 PM, Swimming to 4:30 PM, Wrestling Weber @ Syracuse vs. Fremont 3:30 PM to Clearfield 6 PM to 8 PM 5:30 PM, Girls Basketball Syracuse vs. Northridge 5 PM to 7 PM, Boys Jan 4 - Girls Basketball vs. Layton 5:15 Basketball Syracuse vs. Northridge 7 PM PM to 6:45 PM, Boys Basketball vs Layton to 9 PM 7 PM to 9 PM Jan 5 - Wrestling Richardson Memorial @ Jan 8 - Girls Basketball @ Syracuse 5:15 BE Varsity 9 AM to 11 AM PM to 6:45 PM, Boys Basketball @ Syracuse 7 PM to 9 PM Jan 8 - Girls Basketball Syracuse vs.

Clearfield 5 PM to 7 PM, Wrestling Jan 10 - Swimming @ Fremont 3:30 PM All Star Meet @ UVU invite only 6 PM to 4:30 PM, Wrestling Fremont @ to 8 PM, Boys Basketball Syracuse vs.

Clearfield 6 PM to 8 PM Clearfield 7 PM to 9 PM, Jan 11 - No School - Teacher Professional Jan 9 - Wrestling Syracuse @ Davis 6 PM Day, Wrestling Best of the West 3 PM to to 8 PM 11:59 PM Jan 10 - Swimming Syracuse vs.

Jan 12 - Wrestling Best of the West - 12 Bonneville/Layton 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM to 4 PM Jan 11 - Girls Basketball Syracuse @ Jan 15 - Girls Basketball @ Northridge Davis 5 PM to 7 PM, Boys Basketball 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM, Boys Basketball @ Syracuse @ Davis 7 PM to 9 PM Northridge 7 PM to 9 PM Jan 14 - School wide ACT practice test Jan 17 - Utah All-State Band & 12 PM to 1 PM Orchestra, Swimming vs. Syracuse/ Northridge 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Jan 15 - Swimming Syracuse @ Wrestling @ Davis 6 PM to 8 PM Hunter 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Girls Happy Basketball Syracuse @ Weber 5 PM Jan 18 - Utah All-State Band & 2019! to 7 PM, Boys Basketball Syracuse @ Orchestra, Girls Basketball vs. Davis Weber 7 PM to 9 PM 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM, Boy Basketball vs. Davis @ Clearfield 7 PM to 9 PM Jan 17 - All State Band & Orchestra Competition 8 AM to 10 PM @ Jan 19 - Utah All-State Band & Abravanel Hall, Swimming Syracuse @ Orchestra, Wrestling Northridge Duals 9 Clearfield/Northridge 3:30 PM to 5:30 AM to 3 PM PM, Wrestling Syracuse @ Northridge 6 Jan 21- No School - Martin Luther King PM to 8 PM Jr. Day Jan 18 - All State Band & Orchestra Jan 22 - Girls Basketball @ Fremont Competition 8 AM to 10 PM @ 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM, Boys Basketball @ Abravanel Hall, Girls Basketball Syracuse Fremont 7 PM to 9 PM vs. Fremont 5 PM to 7 PM, Boys Jan 23 - Region Drill Competition 5 PM Basketball Syracuse vs. Fremont 7 PM to to 8 PM 9 PM Jan 24 - Wrestling @ Northridge 6 PM to Jan 21 - No School - Martin Luther King 8 PM Jr. Day Jan 25 - Region Swim Meet @ Davis, Jan 22 - Girls Basketball Syracuse vs.

Girls Basketball vs. Weber 5:15 PM to Layton 5 PM to 7 PM, Boys Basketball 6:45 PM, Boys Basketball vs. Weber @ Syracuse vs. Layton 7 PM to 9 PM Clearfield 7 PM to 9 PM Jan 24 - Wrestling Syracuse vs. Layton 6 Jan 29 - Girls Basketball vs. Syracuse PM to 8 PM, 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM, Boys Basketball Jan 25 - Honor Choir @ Salt Lake City, Syracuse @ Clearfield 7 PM to 9 PM Swimming Region Meet @ Davis Rec. 8 AM to 10 AM

BUS TRIP #1 Monday, January 21, 2019 (Leaves at 6:30 p.m.)

BEVERLY’S TERRACE PLAYHOUSE/I do! I do! $16.00 (Reservation required) THINK TUESDAY Tuesday, January 15, 2019 @ 10 a.m.

(Three to Kings/Three Thirteen) FREE ~ Please RSVP LUNCH & BINGO/White Elephant Wednesday, January 30, 2019 @ 12 Noon Suggested donation of $3.00/person Must RSVP by 10 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2019 SENIOR YOGA Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8 a.m.

Available for anyone aged 50+/$1.00 or 60+/$0.50 PICKLEBALL Tuesdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Thursdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Adults/$2.00 or Seniors 60+/$0.50 TAI CHI for ARTHRITIS Mondays beginning Monday, January 7, 2019 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Suggested donation of $2.00/class 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

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Syracuse Jr. High Jan 3 - Girls Basketball Bountiful @ Syracuse 3:15 PM to 5 PM Jan 5 - Cheer Competition @ Roy High Jan 8 - Girls Basketball - Syracuse @ North Davis 3:15 PM to 5 PM Jan 10 - Girls Basketball - Syracuse @ West Point - 2:15 PM to 4 PM Jan 11 - Teacher Professional Day - NO School Jan 15 - Girls Basketball - North Layton @ Syracuse 3:15 PM to 5 PM Jan 17 - Girls Basketball - Sunset @ Syracuse 3:15 PM to 5 PM Jan 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School Jan 24 - Girls Basketball - Syracuse @ Central Davis 3:15 PM to 5 PM Jan 29 - Girls Basketball - Fairfield @ Syracuse 3:15 PM to 5 PM Jan 31 - Girls Basketball - Syracuse @ Legacy 3:15 PM to 5 PM Legacy Jr. High Jan 3 - Girls Basketball Farmington @ Legacy 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Jan 8 - Girls Basketball Central Davis @ Legacy 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Jan 10 - Girls Basketball Legacy @ North Davis 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Jan 11 - Teacher Professional Day - No School Jan 12 - Cheer Competition 8 AM to 3 PM Jan 15 - Girls Basketball Legacy @ West Point 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 17 - Girls Basketball Fairfield @ Legacy 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Jan 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School Jan 24 - Girls Basketball Legacy @ Sunset

3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Jan 29 - Girls Basketball Legacy @ North Layton 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Jan 31 - Girls Basketball Syracuse @ Legacy 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Antelope Campus Jr. High Jan 7 - Boys Basketball - Venture @ SAA 4:15 PM to 6 PM Jan 9 - Boys Basketball - Utah Military Academy @ SAA 4:15 PM to 6 PM Jan 11 - Teacher Professional Day - NO School, Boys Basketball - SAA @ HighMark 3:30 PM to 5 PM Jan 14 - Boys Basketball - Venture @ SAA 4:15 PM to 6 PM Jan 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School Jan 30-1 Parent Teacher Conferences Early Out West Point Jr. High Jan 3 - Girls Basketball vs. Kaysville 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Jan 8 - Girls Basketball vs. Sunset 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Jan 10 - Girls Basketball vs. Syracuse 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Jan 11 - Teacher Professional Day - No School Jan 17 - Girls Basketball @ Central Davis 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Jan 19 - All State Junior High Band Jan 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School Jan 23 - Girls Basketball vs. Legacy 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Jan 24 - Girls Basketball @ North Layton 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Jan 25 & 26 - State Junior High Choir Jan 29 - Girls Basketball vs. North Davis 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM

Jan 31 - Girls Basketball @ Fairfield 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Syracuse Elementary Jan 11 - Teacher Professional Day - No School Jan 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School Cook Elementary Jan 11 - Teacher Professional Day - No School Jan 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School Bluff Ridge Jan 11 - Teacher Professional Day - No School Jan 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School Syracuse Arts Academy (Antelope Campus) Jan 11 - Teacher Professional Day - No School Jan 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School Jan 30 - Parent Teacher Conference Early Out Syracuse Arts Academy (North Campus) Jan 11 - Teacher Professional Day - No School Jan 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School Jan 30 - Parent Teacher Conference Early Out Sand Springs Jan 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School

FUN THINGS TO DO! Tubing at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center. $25 Adults, $23 Youth (6-12), $13 (3-5) - weekend pricing Ice skating at Weber State University $5.50 (3-17 yr old), $6.50 (18 plus) Ice Castles in Midway, Utah General Admission Weekdays $7.95 (Child 4-11) + $10.95 (12 +) Weekend - $9.95 (child) and $15.95 (12 +)

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New Year's Resolutions

BY BREANNA HART

As the New Year approaches a sense of renewal comes with it. New Year’s always feels as if life is just a clean slate that we can start on again. We can continue with how our lives are going, or we can wipe everything clear and do things the way we want.

For many of us, the New Year makes us stop for a second and think about our actions and habits and the impact they have on ourselves and those around us. It is a great time to organize your thoughts and figure out what you want to improve in your life.

Whether you make resolutions or not, the New Year is a great time to look over what you’ve done and the decisions you’ve made.

I don’t typically make resolutions as I can’t seem to keep to them, but this year I’ve decided to try again. I’ve chosen simple resolutions and goals for myself to encourage me to keep to them and I’m very hopeful that I will be able to accomplish them all. One of my resolutions is to fully accept who I am and to be happier as a person. I would also like to be kinder to myself and everyone around me. While thinking about my own resolutions, I was curious what other’s goals were for the New Year, so I went around the student community and asked many different people.

WHAT IS YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLTUIONS? “My New Year’s resolutions are to be happier, focus on the future, but make time for the present, and to have fun.”

-Sacoya

“My New Year’s resolutions for 2019 are to be a less aggressive driver, to exercise and be more active, to gain better money saving habits, to limit my screen time, and to be more positive.” -Jaycee

“My New Year’s resolution is to work harder for my attendance to be better.” -Katie W.

“My New Year's resolution is to stretch everyday so I can do the splits again.” -Kelly

“My New Year’s resolutions are to definitely not procrastinate as much and be more responsible when it comes to life.” -Ashlee

“Some of my New Year’s resolutions are to stop waking up late and to start eating breakfast.” -Katie

“For the New Year I definitely would like to gain around 10 pounds.”

-Dustie

“One of my New Year’s resolutions this year is to actually wake up when my alarm goes off instead of just lying in bed for longer.” -Makai

“One of my New Year’s resolutions is probably to get better with potty training my dog.” -Chandler

“For me personally, my New Year's resolution is to practice playing my cello more.” -Jayme

“My New Year’s resolution is to get in shape, but honestly it probably won’t happen.” -Hailey

“One of my New Year’s resolution would definitely be to practice playing the guitar more so I can get better.” -Holly

“My New Year's resolution is to try to not eat so much candy.” -Gabe

“My New Year’s resolutions are to get better grades, spend more time with my friends and family, and to focus more on homework.” -Emilie “My New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight, eat healthier, and to focus on fixing my Jeep.” -Blake

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Monday Fun Day Activities

HOW TO HAVE FUN WHEN IT'S TOO COLD OUTSIDE

BY MELISSA SPELTS

I don’t know about your family, but on those cold days, especially if we don’t have snow, we find ourselves spending way too much time in front of electronics. Coming up with ideas to keep the kiddos entertained on those days can be quite challenging. Pinterest has loads of ideas. Crafts, games, sewing projects and baking ideas to choose from – I usually go there for ideas. I like to keep it simple. I call this the “Fun Jar.” I come up with several ideas and write or type them up on strips of paper. I then put them in a mason jar. We will usually do one or two of the activities each day. Everyone gets a turn to draw the next activity. After these fun activities that don’t involve screens, I always feel like my family is happier and I feel a little closer to my children.

Twister is good for ALL ages!

Fun from past years with our family:

playing Twister and making paper airplanes

CONNECT WITH US-I hope you enjoy this fun activity. We would love to hear from you. Let us know how you stay entertained on those frigid winter days.

THE FUN JAR IS FULL OF FAMILY ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE FROM Here are a few ideas to start with:

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Hide and Seek

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Airplane flying contests

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Build a fort - or pitch a tent in your living room

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Go to the library - read a book

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Make a race car track out of cardboard for the hot wheels.

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Shoot plastic cups with nerf gun

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Play tic tac toe

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Play a board or card game (Uno is a favorite around here)

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Make a hopscotch with scotch tape on the carpet and play

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Build an obstacle course in a room with obstacles that the kids have to go over or under or round. Time them to see if they get faster as they practice.

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Bake something yummy (cookies, bread, cinnamon rolls)

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If there is snow - sledding, build a snowman, bring in a bowl full of snow and let little kids play inside. You can also make snow cones with fresh fallen snow.

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

“Syracuse City Chamber of Commerce Award for Excellence�

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

Chloe Ann Mormino

Kemuel Cullimore

Chloe is an especially hard working student tackling problems head on with a clear head and a mature attitude. Chloe is an ambassador at the school and part of student leadership. She has been involved with multiple community service opportunities as a student in leadership. She contributes to the school by helping others with understanding information and guidance.

Chloe is also upbeat and spirited to have in the classroom. She works with other students as a peer tutor, supporting students who are struggling academically. Chloe is a very accomplished student who is always eager to learn. She sets an awesome example of high academic and personal standards for all to see.

Kemuel is a very intelligent student and is a great leader. He is serving as the Student Body President and has been a student body officer since 7th grade. This year as president he is responsible for running ASB meetings, leading his peers, speaking in assemblies to the school and staff, and making decisions that are positive and meaningful. He takes his role seriously and with a leading hand. Kemuel has participated in multiple community service acts in his three years as a student body officer. These include working at the Layton and Ogden food banks and supporting service projects at the school. He is enjoyed and liked by his fellow students as a leader and his teachers for his knowledge and attitude in the classroom. He has done debate club, he is a TA for choir, and plays the guitar.

He is kind and compassionate and you will find him in class helping those who struggle to succeed. He is an excellent student and hard worker and is dedicated to his school work.

Learning and doing his best are important to him. Our greatest thinkers and innovators are those who know what questions to ask, and Kemuel asks probing questions that show a mind seeking a much more profound and nuanced understanding.

Kemuel is always willing to have a stimulating intellectual conversation with his classmates. This is a big contribution, since conversing over material learned is necessary for retention. Kemuel is also always positive, willing to help others, well mannered, and gracious to all.

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Chloe contributes to her school with projects in the Ambassador Class. These include recycling, creating a positive school climate through recognition of students, supporting school service projects, and many others. Chloe has a 4.00 GPA and is in Honors Secondary Math 1, Honors English 9, Physics, and Band 3. She has been involved in band for three years, ambassadors for two years, and peer tutoring.

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Kemuel has a 4.00 GPA overall.

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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.

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BY RYAN SPELTS

A look at new year goal setting

Don’t Be Almost, Decide to Be!

I

used to have a serious problem with goals. I have always

been a bit of a perfectionist and that can be painful when you set goals.

Because if you set goals that stretch you, you are bound to fail sometimes, if not often. That does not sit well in the over-particular brain of a perfectionist. I became so frustrated with goals several years ago that I decided to stop making them altogether. I figured that I was a hard worker and I would just simply get the results I would get, which would likely be good since I am naturally a hard worker.

There is some truth to the belief that hard work will get you through, however there is a major problem when you just work hard. A previous boss of mine used to say that most people get caught up in “pain-relieving, non-productive work.”

This is work that makes you “feel” like you are working but is really just wasting time. Hard work without direction can be full of non-productive work or at a minimum ineffective work.

Goal setting is a Decision The way I came to terms with goals was by learning that goal setting is a decision I can make to focus my time, thoughts and energies in the pursuit of something particular. That focus makes me more effective and more likely to accomplish what I want or to at least move in that direction. Without that direction I am a rudderless ship just putting out fires and not going anywhere in particular and I have no control where I end up after all my hard work.

I remember one year I created a large goal at work. To go along with that goal I had a large banner printed with 5 thermometers across it, representing 5 pillars of business through which we could generate revenue. All of the goals were going to be a stretch but I was committed and so was my team.

As the year went on, two of the pillars were performing poorly and two were performing well. The two that performed poorly were aspects of the business that were struggling overall and needed some major changes for the future, and the lack of performance made that clear. The

two that performed well were on target to reach our goal. However, there was a fifth pillar. This pillar had not produced very much revenue the year before and was a bit of a dark horse. We were performing incredibly well in this pillar. We were not only surpassing our goal but we had to create several extra buckets along side the thermometer to catch all the overflow as we exceeded this goal by a large amount. By putting this 5th pillar up on my goal board, we started to work on it and it paid off. We might not have focused there if we hadn’t made it a goal, and the year would have been otherwise disappointing.

again, I got on my bike and started down the trail again. Mud was flinging everywhere and all of a sudden, a huge glop of mud flew up in the air and hit me right in the eye. Again, I was over to the side of the trail and stopped because of something getting in my way. This will happen sometimes when you set goals.

I could have decided that I would never ride my bike again, thinking, "What if this happened again?" But of course that would be silly. I knew it was unlikely and that I could avoid those days that are directly after a rain storm, or at least tree- covered trails.

This is a great example in my life where setting goals maybe didn’t turn out how I had envisioned, but it did give me concrete things to focus on and made life better because I had set goals. I was able to stay focused on the positives even though some parts of the goal were not achievable.

The Power of Committment

Challenges I was riding my mountain bike a couple of years ago, just 2 days after some heavy rain. The first 2 miles of the trail were dry and it was beautiful; we were having a great time. I woke up that morning excited with anticipation of having a great workout and a beautiful ride. We decided to go down a new trail that we hadn’t hit before. This section of the trail happened to be under heavy cover of trees and was still quite wet. After only about 100 yards, we had to stop, completely bogged down by thick claylike mud that had grabbed onto the tires and then lodged itself in the fork, gears, shifters and basically everywhere that allowed the bikes go. The wheels wouldn’t even turn an inch. For the next hour or so, we stood ankle deep in a creek and tried to wash the thick mud from our bikes. It was totally caked on and it seemed that it would not come off no matter what we did.

When I finally got enough mud off so that the wheels would actually turn

Another key factor in goal setting is your commitment to the goal. Some set goals that they either have no true intention of pursuing or are only committed enough to stay with the goal if everything works out perfectly. I have a friend who decided at age 35 to change his life and he quit smoking and drinking cold turkey. He never returned to those bad habits and never looked back; he committed and made it happen. This mental commitment is the key difference between those who accomplish their goals and those who do not.

When we decide something in our hearts, have no doubts and live our lives as if it has already happened, something magical happens. Nearly ten years ago, I had the privilege of carrying my young daughter Elly to bed. She was four at the time. I noticed something that moved me. She wasn’t sucking on her index and middle finger.

From an early age Elly sucked on her first two fingers upside down like some children suck on a thumb. The thumb can cause long term damage to teeth and bite, but those two fingers were causing major shifts in her teeth and it was happening fast. She had the habit from when she was very young, in fact nearly from birth. It was an action of soothing and she typically used it to fall asleep.

A QUICK OVERVIEW OF SUCCESSFUL GOAL SETTING Set obtainable and realistic goals

Decide how you will put your time, thoughts and focus to accomplishing your goals.

Expect challenges to come along the way but keep going. Some days you need a reset.

Have 100% true intention and committment

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Goal setting is a mechanism of aiming your weapons more than a statement of success or failure.

The impressive part was that a couple of weeks before, I decided that we had waited too long to break her of the habit. Considering putting foul tasting medicine on her fingernails or using other habit-discouraging techniques, I opted first to talk to her and let her know what was happening to her mouth and teeth. Surprisingly, she listened and responded. She told me after this serious conversation, as I sat at her bedside, that she would stop sucking her fingers…and she did. She decided and never looked back.

I remember looking at my beautiful daughter as she slept in my arms that night and I was so thankful for her and her example. People often set goals but then do not follow through on them.

I sometimes wonder what could be if people were able to accomplish their goals. What amazing talent or art has not been shared with the world because someone gave up on their goals? How many people almost wrote a great novel, almost started an amazing company or almost invented something that could 20 syracuseconnection.com | January 2019

impact the world. What have we missed out on because someone was almost?

Don’t be almost! Instead follow the example of my friend and my daughter and Decide to Be! Make a decision

and change what you need to change or pursue what you need to pursue. It will make all the difference in the world.

In the book the 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, by John Maxwell, it lists the qualities of someone who decides to be.

“Commitment separates the doers from the dreamers. To the boxer, it’s getting off the mat one more time than you’ve been knocked down. To the marathoner, it’s running another ten miles when your strength is gone. To the solider, it’s going over the hill, not knowing what’s waiting on the other side.”

A word of warning, this is the part that actually discouraged me and made goal setting difficult for a time. I was always so committed to my goals that I became discouraged when I didn’t hit them. I would doubt myself and bemoan how

I wasn’t good enough or committed enough to hit them. Commitment is still key but in order to come to terms with goals, I had to make a significant discovery. Goal setting is a mechanism of aiming your weapons more than a statement of success or failure. That is how I was able to reconnect and start setting goals again. Today, I make goals consistently. I decide what I want and then I set to work making that happen.

Does it always work? No. It doesn’t always work. But for me, looking at goals as the aim I set for myself to work in, has helped me not get so tied up on failure that I quit setting goals. Which in turn gives me a little more control in the results of my hard work. It does often look different than I thought it would, but I control the direction of my trajectory by setting and pursuing goals.

Some Days Need a Reset One final thought as you hopefully sit down to set your goals for 2019: you will have great days and terrible days. On

those days that nothing seems to go right, when everyone and everything seems to be fighting against you and your goals, my advice is to use the 5 minute rule. Sit down and take it all in.

Wallow in your miserable situation and the terrible day you are obviously having. Sometimes it might even be the second or third day in a row that things are not going well.

So stop and sit on a chair you don’t normally sit on. Complain internally about how frustrated you are and how things just are not going well and do it for a solid 5 minutes.

Set a timer, make sure you take the whole time.

When the timer goes off,

stand up and drop it all.

Move on and leave all that was frustrating you on the chair behind you. Don’t bring it up again –just have a fresh start.

In boxing, coaches often teach their athletes to have a mental reset. A series of movements or body touches that they practice that resets them mentally. This is important to boxers because you can imagine that when you get hit really hard in the head, you might forget about the game plan you made before the match. Boxers might touch their nose, their forehead and then their nose again and this resets them mentally after

a hard hit. It gives them a chance to go back to the game plan they had before the match started and the other guy started punching them back. The 5 minute rule has been that reset for me. It allows me to get back on track pursuing my goals even after a hard blow … or two.

Happy 2019 I wish for you success and happiness in 2019. May your new year be bright and may you be able to steer your personal ship to the beautiful vistas you always imagined you would find. Decide to Be!

“Commitment separates the doers from the

dreamers."

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It is an enriching experience to hear stories from our Syracuse history. The Syracuse Museum is filled with items that bring us closer to the past and help us discover some real heritage heroes. One of these heroes is Edwin Edmonds Gailey born December 3, 1894 in South Hooper, Utah.

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His granddaughter, Joan Nakaishi, wrote the following about a portion of his life: “The war broke out in 1917 and Grandpa was drafted into the army and sent to Fort Lewis, Washington for training. He was there for 2 weeks and then put into the hospital with typhoid and pneumonia. While in the hospital he got word that his father had passed away. Grandpa didn’t have enough money to travel home for the funeral, but his captain told him to plan on going home. The men at the barracks got together and gave him $90 to travel with.

dug the bullet out himself.”

“Grandpa returned to the camp January 1918. At that time, he went to France. While in the service he was shot in the leg. He never reported the shooting. Instead he took out his pocket knife and dug the bullet out himself.”

Edwin Edmonds Gailey lived his life with a piece of that bullet remaining in his leg. The other piece can be found in the Syracuse museum. Thanks to Edwin Edmonds Gailey for his example of seeing what needed to be done and doing it!

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If you had a major fire that destroyed most of your home and garage, would you know what was in it? Would you be able to sit down and easily put together a list of contents? In the digital age that we live in, may I suggest taking just a few minutes with your cell phone, or any camera you have, and go through each room of your home, closets, garage, shed and other areas. Get the pictures stored on the cloud like you do photos of your vacation, or have your kids do it for you.

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Had we known, we would have told her that there would only be $1,000 in business property on their home policy and no other coverage. Unfortunately, the equipment was not fully covered under their policy. It would have been quite easy to insure this equipment had we known and the cost would have been reasonable too.

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As agents, we can only insure those items we know about, so please call us and let’s review your questions and concerns. You can always give us a “what if”, or “I have a friend” scenario, I promise we will try to help and give you straight answers on what is covered and what is not.

If you have an in-home business make sure your equipment and assets are covered.

Small in-home businesses are very popular, many people have daycare, preschools, hair-nail-lash salons in their home. Many insurance carriers won’t allow it, or have size restrictions. Others flat out exclude coverage completely.

So if you have a daycare, your policy will likely exclude anything that relates to that daycare, though you may think otherwise, putting all that you have at risk.

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Using a Business Entity to Limit Personal Liability One of the greatest blessings of living in the United States is the freedom we enjoy. We are free to exercise our religion, speak our minds, own firearms, retain privacy, and so much more. We have the freedom to pursue the American Dream and create successful businesses, and many people do!

RECENT U.S. SMALL BUSINESS Administration data shows that there are over 30.2 million small businesses in the United States. These small businesses encapsulate the blood, sweat, and tears of many Americans and illustrate the great opportunities for success available to all. However, the freedom to succeed also brings with it the freedom to fail.

As you are considering starting your business or have transitioned into the beginning stages of running your business, it is important to understand the probability of success as well as how to avoid the liability that leads to failure. Recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows about 20 percent of small businesses fail within their first year. Within five years, nearly 50 percent

of small businesses fail. Only about 35 percent of small businesses survive past the 10-year mark. It is critical to understand the basics of personal liability to ensure that your business remains in the third that succeed longterm.

This month I was approached by an individual (whom I will call Sarah) who was interested in forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Sarah had been running her business as a sole proprietorship and was referred by another business owner that had suggested she form an LLC. During our conversation, Sarah explained that she was not familiar with business structure, liability protection, or taxing options.

This conversation reminded me that many entrepreneurs may not have access to or understanding of this information.

HERE ARE TWO IMPORTANT TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN STARTING AND RUNNING A SMALL BUSINESS:

• Choose a business structure that limits your personal liability. Putting your shingle out and running your business as a sole proprietor means that you are

personally liable if someone sues you.

This means that you could lose your home, vehicles, bank accounts, and other personal property in addition to your business property. Forming an LLC would limit your personal liability and only expose business assets in a lawsuit.

• Make sure you do not commingle

funds. You may lose the protections of your chosen business structure if you pierce the corporate veil. One of the most common ways small business owners pierce the corporate veil is by commingling funds, meaning you use business funds for personal use.

For example, I have a client who used to pay for his mortgage, insurance, groceries, etc. with his business account because that was where the money was. It took a lot of discipline to break those habits and separate business and personal expenses.

Being conscientious of limiting your personal liability takes practice and discipline, but the effort is well worth the cost avoidance. We have great business entity services at Intervivos that we can combine with a trust to further minimize personal liability.

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RECIPES FOOD

WINTER WARM-UP FOODS It is COLD outside! Combat the freezing temperatures with hot soup and fluffy rolls.

To make things easier, the soup is a one-pot meal!

Stuffed Pepper Soup

BY SHAUNA HAVEY FROM @HAVEYOURSELFATIME ON INSTAGRAM

If you’re a fan of stuffed bell peppers, you will love this hearty, warm winter soup. All the robust Italian flavors in the classic baked dish are here, but in an easy to throw together, one pot meal. Serve this soup with or without rice, just don’t be tempted to add it in before the soup cooks or it will absorb all the delicious broth. I like to serve mine with a sprinkle of cheese and a little fresh parsley on top.

Makes 8 servings

2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 pounds lean ground beef 2/3 Cup diced red onion 4 bell peppers (any color) seeded and diced 2 tsp. minced garlic One 15.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes One 8 ounce can tomato sauce 2 Tbsp. tomato paste

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This meal comes together in under an hour, making it a good one for a busy weeknight!

2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary 1.5 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 quart beef broth Cooked white rice, chopped parsley, and shredded mozzarella for serving (optional)

Set a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and ground beef. Cook until beef is almost fully browned.

Pour in the broth, stir to combine all the ingredients, and bring soup up to a simmer. Simmer for 10-12 minutes to meld the flavors.

Add the onions and cook just until they start to soften. Add the bell peppers and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until the peppers are crisp-tender.

When the soup is heated through, add a scoop of cooked rice to each serving bowl. Ladle the soup on top, then sprinkle on some cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

Add the diced tomatoes, sauce, and paste to the pot.

Then add the spices, seasonings, and the sugar.

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RECIPES

FOOD

Using store-bought bread dough saves a lot of time, especially during the week.

Speckled Cloverleaf Rolls

BY SHAUNA HAVEY FROM @HAVEYOURSELFATIME ON INSTAGRAM

Cloverleaf rolls get their name because of their fun, distinctive shape that resembles a three-leaf clover. Easy to make, and fun to eat, these buttery rolls break apart in perfect pieces to dunk into your favorite winter soup. My version is sprinkled with a bit of parmesan and some red pepper flakes for a little kick, but feel free to use your choice of spices, or none at all.

Makes 1 dozen

2 eleven ounce tubes refrigerated bread dough (I used Pillsbury French Bread) 1/3 C. flour 4 Tbsp. butter, melted 2 Tbsp. finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 tsp. red chili pepper flakes 1 tsp. coarse sea salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees Brush the wells of a 12 cup muffin tin with a tablespoon of the melted butter.

Place the flour into a shallow dish. Slice each tube of dough into 18 slices.

Roll each slice into a ball, then roll the balls into the flour. This will help keep the shape of the rolls during baking.

Place three dough balls into each muffin well.

Brush the dough balls generously with the remaining melted butter.

Sprinkle the cheese, red chili pepper flakes, and sea salt evenly over the tops of the rolls.

Bake for 25 minutes, until the tops are just beginning to brown. Remove from the oven and serve.

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PLACES FOOD

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BY RYAN SPELTS

There is something to be said about homemade food. It has a delicious freshness that is just unmatched in mass produced food.

La Puente Homemade Mexican Food is an example of how delicious homemade can be.

Chips and salsa both made on site and you can tell a difference. The thin yet crispy texture of the chips is perfect and the salsa spot on. They also make their sauces and tortillas from scratch.

I can personally tell in the flavors that everything is very fresh and delicious.

One of their signature dishes is the Chile Verde sauce which while traditionally is green, is actually a slight orange color at La Puente with their proprietary blend of seasoning, and it is delicious!

People travel favorites from all over Utah just for their Chile Verde.

Chile Verde Regulars from all over Utah love this signature dish

Tortillas + Chips & Salsa Homemade, fresh and so delicious.

Authentic flavor.

Traditional Mexican rice and refried beans are also fresh made, there are no cans in the back.

Everything is made onsite or nearby and it shows in the flavors.

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We had a chance to meet Jesus who is the son of the owner, Jesus Sr. Jesus Sr. immigrated to the United States in the mid 1980s and started working as bus boy and dish washer at a Mexican restaurant. He worked himself up through the restaurant business in different positions. As immigrants often do, he saw the limitless opportunity that is uniquely American and he saved up his money and purchased his first franchise La Puente restaurant in 2005 in Bountiful UT, then relocated to Ogden in 2011.

La Puente was started in Salt Lake City and is patterned after New Mexican food. In the 1500’s New Mexico was still part of Mexico and the mixing of their traditional foods and flavor with imported European cuisine, especially from Spain, were the predecessors to the food you can today enjoy at La Puente.

It is called New Mexico Mexican Cuisine.

The original La Puente was founded by the Tovar Family in Salt Lake they started offering limited franchises to people with the same values and with the same focus on fresh delicious food.

In 2011 Jesus Barbosa opened our local La Puente on 12th St. just west of Washington Blvd. They are in the building where Fazolis was previously located. Jesus does a majority of the cooking and is very particular about the flavors and freshness of the food. Being a family business, his son who goes by Jesse has grown up in the business and helps run the restaurant today. Their desire is to have a family restaurant that people will want to come back to over

and over.

Jesse is often the face of the business as he is out serving tables and interacting with their customers. He was joined by his uncle and a cousin the night we visited the restaurant. He loves working with his family and meeting and interacting with his customers every day. He also loves that he gets to see his parents every day. That is a commendable sign that an adult man loves seeing his mom and dad every day.

Some other customer favorites are the Enchiladas, Burritos, Tacos, and most love smothering the dishes in their signature Chile Verde sauce with melted cheese. Jesus Sr has even added several dishes to the menu including a delicious Shrimp Cocktail, Carne Asada and Fish Street Tacos.

We recommend stopping by for a lunch or dinner at La Puente, your tongue will thank you.

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