Syracuse Connection July 2020

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KIDS'

SUMMER BUCKET LIST

Our favorite indoor and outdoor activities for all ages!

July 2020

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Key to the City Recipients

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t’s known simply as The Museum. The more formal name is The Syracuse Museum and Cultural Center. It was envisioned earlier, but formally opened in 1993 during Mayor Michael Garrett’s administration. Its name implies more than preservation.

Focus on the word “cultural”. The Center introduces visitors and newcomers to Syracuse culture; it is part of our legacy. The City recognizes individuals with The Key to the City at the climax of Heritage Days. 2020 is becoming the Year of COVID-19; the season of no mass gatherings. There will be no normalcy with Heritage Days this year! We do announce four recipients of The Key to the City.

Phil Gooch sets the tone. It all began at a night at the museum. He’s jolly. At the Pumpkin Walk last October, on a very blustery, feels-like-freezing night, Phillip Gooch dressed in Victorian garb, and armed with an infectious smile, lured Walk participants across the street to the museum, exposing all to culture. This little “Dickens” of a man has given his heart to the center and expanded community culture by providing unfailing leadership for decades. Thank you, Phil. You set the Dickens theme for this communique. Let’s sing a Christmas Carol in July.

RC Willey will leave and occupy its new location in Layton in July. The revenue source provided to the city through point-of-sales taxes will vanish. Speaking to those who may fault others for the relocation, I offer this “carol”.

Larry Spencer is the Spirit of RC Willey Past. Shortly after his marriage to his wife, Joanne, Larry began sweeping floors in the warehouse at RC Willey. He advanced. The sales floor was opened to him. A Willey’s employee during my undergraduate years, I knew him as top salesperson in the company. He advanced to sales manager and then general manager of the Syracuse store. He is now retired. He’s never left Syracuse.

Because he’s never left, a hallmark educator, his wife Joanne, served Syracuse 4thgraders and became beloved.

Craig Henderson is the Spirit of RC Willey Present; the pattern is similar. Craig began his career at Willey’s on the furniture sales floor. Management saw his talent and moved him to the operations side at the Syracuse location. With the move to Layton, he will become the furniture sales manager. He was a founding member of SBOSS which later became a chamber of commerce. He served as its managing director for a year and is currently the regional commissioner for AYSO. He and his wife bless the lives of our youth.

Brent Jones is the Spirit of RC Willey Future; again, the pattern holds. He currently serves as the general manager of the Syracuse store, but will move to the new location with a similar title. He and his wife, Jan, raised in Syracuse, will never leave home.

These gentlemen have also received the Key for unfailing leadership given to the community over many years. There’s a hidden value in maintaining a relationship with RC Willey; local residents are offered jobs, promoting leadership development and benefiting all. Let’s cherish our long friendship with RC Willey, show gratitude for their decades-long support to our community, and wish them well in their future endeavors!

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+ CITY NEWS

Syracuse City Updates Fire Hydrant Testing Syracuse Fire Department will be conducting annual fire hydrant flow testing over the next several months. During the flushing process, you may notice a drop in water pressure, and the water may become slightly discolored after testing. If you experience discolored water, please run one or more faucets for a couple of minutes until the water is clear again. The discolored water is nonhazardous.

Due to the complexity of this project and the unpredictable nature of emergency services, it is very difficult to determine which day testing will be conducted in a specific area.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, and please be patient with us during this operation as we are working to maintain the level of fire safety that you have come to expect. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the fire department at 801-614-9614.

Utah State Fire Marshal's Office

2020 FIREWORKS Discharge dates & times

Class “C” fireworks may be discharged between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. except as noted: July 2nd – July 5th (July 4th hours extended to midnight) July 22nd – 25th (July 24th hours extended to midnight) December 31st (11am – 1am Jan 1st) Chinese New Year’s Eve (11am – 1am the following day)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR FIREWORK SAFETY TIPS!

COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER

BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY

Question: Why does the City replace perfectly good pedestrian curb-ramps when they do roads projects?

Answer: We receive regular updates as to what is required to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act on our sidewalks and pedestrian crossings. We are not required to tear out non-compliant curb ramps and replace them as a stand-alone project, but if we alter the right-of-way abutting them, then they must be replaced.

Infrastructure that is more than ten years old is likely out of date. Requirements for sloping and detectable warnings - like the yellow, truncated dome panels that we install at pedestrian crossings – are new or updated requirements.

Last year, the Public Works Department completed a comprehensive survey of all curb ramps in the City (we maintain 1,730 of them). It has a mandate to update the

approximately 1,000 ramps that did not meet current standards: a big job, and one that will take many years to complete.

If you or someone you know has a disability and a non-compliant curb ramp is interfering with their ability to safely use the sidewalk, call us! We may be able to correct it sooner rather than later.

Do you have a community question?

Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.

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+ CITY NEWS

Public Works Update STORM WATER Clean storm water is important to our ecosystem. When working on a vehicle at your residence, be sure to have rags, plastic sheets or tarps, cardboard, drip pan, and oil absorbent (such as paper towels, sawdust, or kitty litter) readily available for any spills in case an accident happens. Did you know that one quart of oil can contaminate up to 2 million gallons of water? Do not spray or wash down any debris from the driveway into the curb and gutter, which leads into our storm drains. When deciding to wash your vehicles, the best management practice would be to take it to a local car wash. However, if you choose to wash at home, park the vehicle on the grass to wash. This will allow the dirt, detergents, and the water to soak or percolate into the lawn and not into our storm drain system. Thank you for helping keep our water ways clean.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION Road Construction is in full swing. Road work continues at Bluff and Gentile through October. Feel free to use the newly placed trail, but do not leave the trail and enter the construction area.

There can be great risks for pedestrians in construction areas.

When construction workers are on the project site, vehicles and pedestrians must follow flaggers’ directions for safe travel. Work on 2000 West is underway between 1900 South and 2700 South.

This project is expected to be complete in September. An asphalt overlay is scheduled in July along 1000 West between Antelope Drive and SR-193. For additional information, refer to the city website for road construction updates. You may Google search Syracuse Utah Road Construction. You may also sign up for email or text notifications using NOTIFY ME from the city website.

SHADE TREES Trees provide shade and appeal but require proper maintenance to remain healthy. To protect trees that extend over the sidewalks

and roadways from being damaged by vehicles and pedestrians, trees must be pruned to allow a clearance of seven feet over a sidewalk and eleven feet over a street. This also provides visibility for street signs, lights, and traffic.

If you are planting trees anywhere near your sidewalk, consider giving plenty of space as the tree matures and roots spread to prevent your sidewalk from heaving. Also consider locations that are away from street corners that may block signs or street lamps. Refer to city ordinance 10.30.070 for tree species, spacing, and planting locations.

WATER CONSERVATION Water Conservation is vital. Please follow recommendations from the Division of Water Resources “Weekly Watering Guide.” You may Google search Utah watering guide. You may also consider getting a smart controller for your sprinkler timer. If you do so, you may be eligible for a 50% rebate (up to $150 max) from Utahwatersavers.com when you purchase an eligible Water Sense Smart Controller. Smart controllers reduce water waste by automatically adjusting how often and how long a landscape is watered based on local weather and landscape conditions. Weber Basin Water Conservancy District offers free landscaping classes that give ideas on water-wise landscapes. Google search Weber Basin Water Classes for more information.

Employee Spotlight- Mike Johnson Michael Johnson – Recreation Manager As the Recreation Manager, Michael oversees the City’s recreation programs and the operations at the Community Center. He supervises recreation coordinators and other staff to ensure games, practices, and activities are all running well.

He also addresses concerns and questions from parents of our youth program participants. Michael has been with the City since 2016. He is hard working and always strives to ensure our recreation programs create a great experience for the participants. We are grateful for all he does for our City!

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

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Arts Council Update As the State of Utah moves from a Yellow Phase to a Smart Green Phase during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased to present some unique events.

Broadway Under the Stars Concert Join us as we celebrate a decade of musical theater at a fundraiser concert on Friday, July 31 at 8 PM at the Syracuse Arts North Campus Amphitheater, 357 S 1550 W. We will be performing songs from the last ten years with many of the original actors reprising their roles. This will be an evening you won’t want to miss. The concert is free with a suggested donation of $5 per person or $20 per family. We will be following all social distancing guidelines. See the www.syracuseutaharts.org webpage for more details.

Matilda Jr Auditions and Workshops We are excited to announce that our fall musical is Matilda Jr. We will be holding audition workshops July 31 and August 1 to help your child prepare. The cost is $10 per person. Register at https:// syracuseut.gov/221/Parks-Recreation/ or in person at the community center. Auditions for Matilda Jr are Tuesday, August 4 and Thursday, August 6 from 5-9 PM; and Saturday August 8 from 8:30-noon with callbacks, as needed, from 1-5 PM. Ages 7-17. Performance dates are November 19-21. Visit www. syracuseutaharts.org for more information and to sign up for an audition slot.

Calendar of Events July 31 Broadway Under the Stars ~ a Decade of Musicals July 31+ Jr. Theatre Audition Workshops August 4, 6, 8 Matilda Jr. auditions Nov 19-21 Matilda Jr. performances

If you are interested in participating in our orchestra, choir, or jazz band, please email info@ syracuseutaharts.org.

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Parks and Recreation

ADULT FITNESS

FALL SOCCER Registration will be June 1-July 12 Leagues: Little Kicks (turning 4 as of September 1, 2021), Pre-K (turning 5 as of September 1, 2021), Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th-9th grade. All leagues are co-ed.

Cost: $46

FLAG FOOTBALL Registration: June 1- July 12 Leagues: 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th-9th grade, 10th-12th grade (bring your own team).

Cost: $55.00 per player

Summer

PUMP IT UP! TUESDAY & THURSDAY 7:45 A.M. Boost your metabolism and tone your muscles with resistance training. We provide hand weights and exercise balls; you just bring your own exercise mat. All skill levels are welcome. $3 drop-in, $20 10-class punch pass, first class FREE!

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

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

REGISTER NOW FOR FALL SOCCER!

For more detailed information on all of the classes go to www.syracuseut.gov

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+ CITY NEWS

Fireworks Safety Tips Each year during July 4th celebrations, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks.

According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires per year, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 16,900 outside and other fires. In 2018, these fires caused three deaths, 40 civilian injuries, and an average of $43 million in direct property damage.

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Only use fireworks away from people, houses, and flammable material

Please follow these safety tips from the National Safety Council (NSC) for a fun and enjoyable 4th of July celebration:

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Only light one firework at a time and maintain a safe distance after lighting

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Never ignite fireworks in a container

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Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol

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Never allow young children to handle fireworks

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Older children should use fireworks only under close adult supervision

Soak unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding

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Anyone using fireworks or standing nearby should wear protective eyewear

Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully extinguish fireworks that don’t go off or in case of fire

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Never light fireworks indoors

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References: National Fire Protection Agency www.nfpa.org

National Safety Council www.nsc.org

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

The newly expanded Syracuse Library is now open!

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

Located at 1875 S 2000 W in Syracuse.

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

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

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

SYRACUSE SERVICES

City Arts Council: 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 West 1900 South Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, closed holidays City Museum: 801-614-9674 Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 2pm - 5pm Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 West 1900 South Summer hours: Mon-Thurs-6am-8pm; Fri- 6am-8pm; Sat- 8am-12pm Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 South 3000 West

Fix-It Requests

Lady Lions Service & Social Club: 801-825-1752

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 by clicking on the REPORT A CONCERN icon.

Lions Club: 801-719-1804 Utah Lions District 28UT (open to all)

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

Follow us on Facebook: syracuseut or visit www.syracuseut.com

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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July Calendar of Events LIBRARY EVENTS Library Service is Back! All Library locations are open and offering limited services and hours, including the following: browsing, wireless internet, library card sign-up and limited use of study and conference rooms. Please www. daviscountyutah.gov/library for the most up-to-date information.

FUN THINGS TO DO Double check the status of the events online as dates draw closer. Some events may be cancelled.

July 3: The Rush Funplex Independence Day Celebration @ The Rush Funplex 10 a.m. on July 3rd and 5 p.m. on July 4th. | Drive-In Movie @ Fisher Park in Clearfield 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. Join us at the park on July 3rd to enjoy a sunset showing of a movie (TBA) from your cars. Reserve your car a spot on reconline.org starting June 22; space is limited.

July 4: Independence Day

July 10: Corps Encore @ Stewart Stadium 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Utah’s premier marching music event is an exciting spectacle of sight and sound. Every summer, a variety of competitive junior drum and bugle corps from all over North America stop in Utah on their national tours in preparation for the DCI World Championships.

BORED KIDS?

Check out page 16 for our SUMMER BUCKET LIST with indoor & outdoor activities FOR KIDS!

July 11: Miss Davis County @ Syracuse High School 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

July 14: Utah Youth Rodeo Association @ Golden Spike Event Center 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free Admission July 15: Tax Day July 24: Pioneer Day – all events cancelled

CITY EVENTS Jun 9: City Council Meeting @ City Hall 6 p.m.

Jun 16: Planning Commission @ City Hall 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Fruit "pizzas" are a summertime favorite! Use

cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit on a sugar cookie for a fun and delicious activity.

July 7: Planning Commission @ City Hall 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

July 14: City Council Meeting @ City Hall 6 p.m.

July 21: Planning Commission @ City Hall 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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We hope you and your family enjoy celebrating the blessings of freedom on Independence Day! 12 syracuseconnection.com | July 2020

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+ A LOOK BACK

Famous from Syracuse

RC Willey Home Furnishings

BY BRENT JONES

RC Willey was established in 1932 by Rufus Call Willey. He

was a lineman for Utah Power and light and was responsible to bring electric power to the city of Syracuse. During this time Rufus became acquainted with General Electric (GE). As part of his job, he worked with a distributing company to pick up parts and repair appliances that needed electricity.

The company was Hotpoint, which was a subsidiary of GE. Hotpoint was rolling out its newest home appliance, an electric refrigerator. Rufus (RC), decided to surprise his wife with one.

His wife loved the new refrigerator and became the talk of the town. Many ladies of the local community came to visit and see this new invention. RC soon had an idea to buy several of them and sell them to his neighbors. An Idea was born.

Within a short-time, RC was making more money selling refrigerators than his wages at the power company. In 1949 a small 600 sq. ft. building was erected next to his home is Syracuse. This original build still stands as part of the Syracuse RC Willey Store. Refrigerators led to ranges, and freezers, and then washers and dryers. Soon RC Willey was on its way to becoming a powerful force in the world of retail sales.

RC’s youngest daughter Darlene, married William H Child (Bill) and soon went to work for RC to help finance his way through college. In 1954, Bill took over the company due to the sudden death of his fatherin-law, RC. The company was deeply in debt, but Bill believed that integrity and building solid lasting relationships were the keys to building a successful business. Within a few years Bill added furniture to the stores collection, which became the biggest factor in the long-term growth of RC Willey.

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Bill hired his brother Sheldon, and together with a couple of other loyal employees, RC Willey was off to the races and soon became a huge force in the home furnishings business. Over the years, hundreds, and thousands of people have applied and come to work for RC Willey. These are dedicated people with great integrity and a commitment to take care of our customers. Bill always taught us to be honest, and to do the right thing.

1995 was a great year for the company as Bill was contacted by Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Warren thought RC Willey was a “Jewel” of a company, and within a few days had purchased the company for $170 million dollars in Berkshire Hathaway stock, If anyone has watched that stock over the past couple decades, you will see that it was a very good business decision.

Today, RC Willey has 11 full line stores with 3 large distribution Rufus Call Willey centers and is soon to open its newest 175,000 sq. ft. super store and Helen Swaner in Layton, UT. It is just off the east Wiley Barber side of I-15 at Antelope Rd. You can’t miss it. Thanks to RC, Bill, Sheldon and the thousands of people who have worked at RC Willey, we have grown from a $25,000 per year company to over $750,000,000 per year in annual sales. Thanks to all if our loyal customers from our grass roots in Syracuse, to all of Davis and Weber County. Our commitment is to always provide the best customer experience possible. This is the RC Willey Way. RC Willey provides a one-stop shopping experience for all of your home furnishing needs. We specialize is furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics, flooring and accessories.

We have in-house financing with several plans that will accommodate every need. We also have a new Blue Rewards Loyalty program. It is a great new program.

Please come join us as we open our new Layton store on July 21st. I know that you will love it. I am honored to continue the legacy of RC Willey as we transition from Syracuse to Layton. We are excited for our new adventure.

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My hands-down favorite part about growing up was the summer. It meant lots of swimming, playing outside until dark (which was quite late), and fun times as a family, mixed with awesome food outdoors at BBQs and picnics. I also remember summers going by way too quickly and school starting back up again. This year has been a strange one with COVID-19 messing up lots of vacations and many of the city fairs, so we wanted to create a list of fun activities that can still happen, regardless of what happens with the virus. We teamed up with Farr’s Ice Cream: anyone who is able to complete 10 of these bucket list items will get a free ice cream scoop at Farr’s in Ogden.

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REDNECK WATER SLIDES - MAKE YOUR OWN SLIP ‘N SLIDE

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There is a hill in Wellsville where a farmer puts up giant visqueen slides on the hill side. It is tucked in between beautiful trees, so there are lots of places to rest. The hill is giant, so you really get moving on the slide.

There is room for a picnic and to play other games on the grass. When you pull up, you will not think it looks like much, but it is a ton of fun. This would be a great place for a family reunion. They can handle large groups, and don’t worry, there are kiddy sections for those who don’t want to take on the big hill. If you want to stay close to home, you can also purchase large plastic sheets from a hardware store and put it out in the grass with the hose running across it. You can buy slip ‘n slides for cheap, but if you want larger, longer options, making your own is fun too.

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GEOCACHING - Go on a real-life treasure

hunt! Geocaches are a fun adventure where random caches are placed in areas around the world, and fun prizes can be found in them.

Some caches are “take something, leave something,” where others are just for observation. Usually there is a logbook in which to record everyone who has found that cache. There are nearly 3000 geocaches in Davis and Weber counties. A quick online search will get you started, and you can use your phone map to guide you, though the true enthusiasts will get a GPS system to guide them to each treasure. The directions are usually limited, which adds to the fun of the search.

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will have the kids laughing and having a blast.

Go to jackboxgames.com to purchase access and pick a game or more. We love the game Drawful. It links everyone’s phones and tablets to the screen. The screen gives each person a drawing to create with their finger. Even if you are artistic, it is tough to draw something recognizable with your finger and two colors.

Once everyone is done, the game will show each drawing and other players will guess what the drawing prompt was. Then, everyone gets a chance to guess which prompt is correct. This is a ton of fun and mixes technology with a family interactive game, which helps bring everyone together.

BONUS: You can play with family and friends far away-just give them the four-letter code to play the game with you!

Depending on the age of your kids, you can pick a trail that will work for you. Our kids are mostly in the teen years, and we recently set a goal to climb to the top of Ben Lomond, which is a pretty big hike. We have done lots of easy hikes, though, too. Ogden’s Waterfall Canyon is fun, and there are hundreds of hikes nearby that a quick Google search can help you find.

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We had fun making this list of activities for the summer. We hope you have fun doing some of them. In celebration of Farr’s Ice Cream’s 100th anniversary, anyone who can complete 10 of these items will get a free scoop of ice cream from Farr’s.

Take a picture of each activity and email ryan@connectionpub. com. Have a great summer!

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BOB ROSS PAINT DAY - Bob Ross was a fun

TV personality who taught people to paint. Most of his training videos are on YouTube today, and you can gather the family together to watch and paint their own version of the artwork. His teaching is so patient and simple, it makes it easy to have fun with the activity. We did this for a birthday party, and it was a ton of fun. We were surprised at how well some of our kids did. We purchased small canvases from Hobby Lobby, along with some craft paint and brushes. We kept it simple and really enjoyed it.

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COOKING CONTEST - Have you

ever watched Chopped or another cooking challenge on TV? We used to love watching those shows, and our kids liked them too. One day, we decided to have the kids take on their own Chopped challenge. We gave them full access to the kitchen and any ingredients they wanted and asked them each to create a dish to be judged. I’ll be honest here; I was the judge, and it was mostly, entirely, utterly disgusting! But, the kids had a blast.

SWIM IN A LAKE - There is

nothing as inviting than cool bodies of water when it is 100º F or more outside. Don’t get us wrong, we love swimming in pristine blue pools as much as anyone, but there is a certain mystery and excitement when swimming in a lake. There is the thought of the fish swimming below and maybe the worry for some that they might nibble on your toes. Our kids love finding a felled tree nearby and carrying it out to the water so they can play on it. See who can stay on the longest or who can stand up on the log. It is great fun.

Making sand castles is not just for kids!

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ROCKHOUNDING - Did you know we have some amazing rocks in

Utah? Some even say we have the best location for rockhounding in the United States. If you are willing to travel to Central Utah, you can hike through the hills and find the following: trilobites, shell fossils, fern fossils, fish fossils, geode beds, bird’s eye marble, bixbyite, rutile and amethyst crystals, sunstones, wonderstone, topaz (at Topaz Mountain), obsidian, and Red Beryl. If you are lucky enough to find a Red Beryl, they are one of the rarest gemstones in the world. They are also worth about 1,000 times more than gold. That would be a cool find! You can research these places online. There are lots of places to go, and who doesn’t love a great rock hunt. Most locations are accessible by car. Some are on private property, and you can pay to enter and search; others are on open land where you can just make your way through and search away (but not in National Monuments).

Make sure not to trespass and try to leave places as you found them or better than when you found them. “The hunt was the best part. Once we started finding fern fossils, it got exciting. We would turn over a rock and everyone would squeal and run to see what the find was. I found a 9” fern fossil which is now featured in our backyard.” - Rhett Long. You can even pick up a rock tumbler at Bryson’s Rock Shop or online and then turn your finds in to beautiful glossy gems.

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are drawn at an early age to the thrilling tug on the end of a line when a fish takes the bait. I grew up hearing stories from my dad who grew up in Idaho among world-famous fishing spots and serious anglers. I was addicted to fishing before I even picked up my first rod. You can make a quick trip to Willard Bay for bass, crappie, wiper, catfish, walleye, and carp fishing or head to Pine View Reservoir for bass, tiger musky, and trout. We also have some great fishing on the Ogden and Weber Rivers. However, if you want to ensure a catch, you can head to Cold Springs Trout Farm in North Ogden. If you put a hook in the water, you will catch a fish. The kids love this place, and no equipment is needed. They have rods there or you can bring your own. Your kids will squeal with delight when they bring a fish in. Most are too grossed out to touch the fish, but some love the slimy feel. See our recipes in last month’s magazine or online to get your kids to eat the fish you catch.

BONUS: Look for gold!

You can also go down to Beaver and up to the old ghost town and do some mining. There is still gold to be found in that area. You can pan in the river, and it is a blast. You are not likely to see many people, so it is safe from COVID-19.

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CAMP IN THE BACKYARD - For the less adventurous, or maybe if you just lack the equipment for some full mountain camping trips, you can set up a tent in the back yard. Use blankets to make it warm, and even use your phone light. If you don’t have a tent, you can sleep under the stars.

Moments like these are memories that will last a lifetime, especially if you forget to turn off the sprinklers the next morning at 5 am‌.

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Everyone needs to have a lifejacket for this one. You can rent them from the Weber State Outdoor Rental Center. You can also rent tubes or pick some up from Big 5. We typically use the same tubes for snow and water. You can make small runs up on the Ogden River; it is not very deep but can still be fun for the little ones.

You can also make larger runs on the Weber River. We usually start near Henefer and get out at Taggart. There are shuttle services and companies that offer guided tours and provide all the equipment. It takes a couple hours and can sometimes be turbulent, so come prepared and be careful.

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OUTDOOR MOVIE OR MOVIE IN THE PARK -

With COVID-19, many of the movie in the park events have been cancelled this year, but you can do this in your own yard. If you know someone who has a projector that they can borrow from work, you can hang an old white sheet on the fence or back of the house and project a movie up on the screen.

We usually combine it with making a fire and roasting marshmallows.

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BIKE RIDE AROUND THE LAKE AT ANTELOPE ISLAND OR PINEVIEW RESERVOIR - We

have done this twice. Once was around Pineview, where there is a paved path around most of the lake. The other time was out on Antelope Island, where we rode right by some bison and had beautiful sunset views of the Great Salt Lake.

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You could also do some sub sandwiches, chips, and soda pop. Just watch out for the ants. We also love getting some ice cream shakes and eating them at the park under the shade of a large tree.

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We now have a total of 23 baby goats and still have three nannies that should give birth within the week.

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+ FUN THINGS TO DO

CRANE FIELD GOLF COURSE It is just a happy coincidence that there are actual crane birds that visit the Crane Field Golf course in West Davis County. It is actually a family name. James Crane was one of the pioneer settlers of Bear Lake Valley where General Manager Zach Aland’s parents, Marian and Jim, grew up.

Course developer Jim Aland picked the name to honor the family name. Jim is a believer in sustaining open areas in our beautiful communities. That is why he chose to build golf courses and to protect them from being developed in perpetuity. Crane Field is protected with a conservation easement.

The golf course is located in Clinton City, and it is on the border of three other cities: Roy, West Point, and Hooper. Being one of the newest golf courses in Weber and Davis County and having opened in 2010, Crane Field is off the beaten path, which adds to its appeal. There is no traffic noise nor power lines to obscure players’ views, and it is located in a Club Ivory Development in Clinton.

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overcome the alkaline soil to be able to develop the beautiful green 18-hole course you will find today.

When first looking to develop the raw land into the course, it was very easy to see a golf course; it felt like the course was supposed to be there. There appeared to be natural places for bunkers, elevated tees, and other golf course features which were in existence before the course was even built. Jim wanted to make sure that, as the course was built, they would change the natural ebbs and flows of the landscape as little as possible to maintain the natural feel of the course.

Crane Field is more challenging than some local courses. It has smaller greens and requires a bit more skill to score well. However, it also has a good balance of open fairways to make it playable by all skill levels. The course is developed in the Modern Parkway style with Bentgrass Greens and play length of 6400 yards. Hazards include white sand bunkers, grass bunkers, hills, ponds, wetlands, native areas, and trees. It is also a great place to spot wildlife: deer,

frogs, and many varieties of birds, like pelicans. The look and feel of Crane Field has been compared by some to a links course, though it has a wetland feel to it with cattails and natural water hazards.

The course features waterways and foot bridges to help navigate them. Because of the natural wildlife that call the course home, ground crews seek eco-friendly and sustainable fertilizers to ensure the safety of the plants and animals.

The Alands also own the Remuda Golf course in Farr West, which has been around for longer, but they actually applied to build Crane Field course first.

It took five extra years to get all the approvals ready. The course is in a beautiful location surrounded by an Ivory Homes development known for creating great golf communities. The course is also a popular wedding venue. Its growing popularity comes from the fact that they allow wedding parties to bring their own catering, and it is a nicely decorated clubhouse for those who don’t want to decorate a gym or recreation center.

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+ RECIPES

WE  ICE CREAM

I dare you to NOT want ice cream after you read this. I double dog dare you to NOT go out and eat ice cream after you read this. Ha Ha. I want a big bowl of ice cream right now! -Melissa Spelts

Our favorite summertime treat!

We've got a couple delicious recipes and some fun confessions about all things ICE CREAM!

Leatherby’s Copy-Cat Banana Split Ryan Spelts - This is a recipe for two people; only real men can eat the whole thing themselves…Just sayin’!

1 banana, sliced lengthwise 3 scoops of strawberry ice cream 3 scoops of chocolate ice cream 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream 1 Tbsp. each Strawberry, Chocolate, Caramel Syrups Chopped Peanuts Whipped Cream 1 Marchino cherry

"I remember going to Leatherby’s in Las Vegas and ordering their banana split. That split was the size of a huge dinner plate, and I sat and ate the whole thing. I found out later that they were supposed to be shared with a date. I was so sick after that!

I paid dearly for all that ice cream consumption. I’ll be honest, though.

It was worth it!" -RYAN SPELTS

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Brownie Belgium Waffles A La Mode

BY ANN PARK, PICTURE BY KATIE PARK

These chocolaty waffles were rich and decadent. My family enjoyed them, but everyone agreed that they are closer to a dessert than a breakfast! And you have to have the ice cream with them, for sure! This recipe was found at www.aspicyperspective.com.

1 ½ c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. sea salt 10 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter 2 large eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2/3 c. mini chocolate chips optional toppings: vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, powdered sugar Preheat a Belgian waffle maker. In a large bowl mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Melt the butter and set aside to cool a little. Beat the eggs, vanilla extract, and water in a small bowl. Whisk the egg mixture into the dry mixture, then quickly mix in the melted butter. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour one-third of the batter into the waffle iron, close and cook for approximately 3 minutes. Lift the lid to check the waffle. It should be fully formed, but soft to the touch. Carefully turn the waffle iron to flip the waffle out. The moment it starts cooling, it will crisp up. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Ice Cream CONFESSIONS "Ice cream sandwiches are another favorite. When I was a little girl, my mom would buy these every once in a while.

With seven children, a box of these would be gone quickly. I was told I could only have one a day, and I remember telling my little brother, ”When I’m a mom, I’m going to let my kids eat as many ice cream sandwiches as they want.” If only my inner child was the mother to my children, they would love it. As I neared the end of my pregnancies, I would load up on chocolate. My babies always got belly aches if I ate chocolate while I was nursing them. NOT FUN! Ryan would take me to our favorite spot, Cold Stone Creamery, as often as he could. I would place my order and watch as they folded the brownies and chocolate fudge syrup into my “Gotta Have It” bowl. -MELISSA SPELTS

"I am known in my family as the “picker” or as I like to say, “the treasure finder”. That basically means that any ice cream we get, I go through and find all the treasures and only eat those. Cookies and cream is my favorite, and after I’ve eaten, all you’ll have left is the vanilla ice cream. We don’t buy ice cream often, but now, my family has started just getting me my own small pint as they say I don’t eat ice cream like a normal person."

-KRISTINA CASE

"My Grandpa Robinson introduced me to licorice ice cream at Ideal dairy in 1964. I love it, and Farr’s is great...if you like black licorice, you have to try it." -RHETT LONG

"My senior year of high school, I ate a bowl of strawberry ice

cream for breakfast every day. (Shhh, my mom still doesn’t know.) To top off the sugar rush, I would mix up a packet of Kool-Aid with extra sugar and drink it all day. " -CRYSTAL RAPPLEYE "It has been 371 Days since I last ate ice cream…Secret confessions of a serious health nut. I’m so ashamed! But I’ve had many a late-night secret rendezvous with a cup of black raspberry swirled with vanilla and chocolate chunks, the Zeppe’s vanilla custard, or those super giant fresh raspberry shakes from Bear Lake. I made sure to help the kids if they couldn’t finish theirs!" - ANN PARK CAMRYN SPELTS said her favorite way to eat ice cream is with a FORK. It makes cool lines in the ice cream.

MARY WRIGHT sent us her favorite ice cream recipe and said to be sure to let the kids eat from the dasher with spoons to “test” the ice cream.

"I have to have crunchy in my ice cream. I love mint pistachio or cashew shakes. Rocky Road is my all-time favorite. If there is not anything crunchy like chocolate chips, nuts, M&Ms, etc. around, I’ll grab the best cereal we have in the house and pour it in. Grape nuts work great. However, I’ve done almost anything from Fruity Pebbles, Lucky Charms, and Fruit Loops to Frosted Flakes, and yes, plain ‘ole Cheerios. But, like Ryan has said, nothing beats a killer Banana Split. I still have to have that crunch in there with it." -ROBERT DODD

”I worked at an ice cream place and accidentally made a mint chocolate chip shake rather than a cookie mint shake. The waiter stared at me and said, “I am so angry, I am going to have to go console myself with this shake while you make a new one,” and walked off with a big smile on his face.” -JIM SMITH July 2020 | syracuseconnection.com 29

+ BUSINESS

Bear Creek Roofing

BY ANN PARK

Tim and Maria Berry love living and working in their community.

"If you ask our opinion on a repair or a problem, we’re going to be consulting with our most experienced roofer. We want to make sure we’re meeting your needs and giving you the quality you want, but not offering unnecessary extras."

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im Berry has been roofing since 1991. He founded Bear Creek Roofing in 2007, and Tim and Maria have been running it together since they married in 2011. “We want to thank everyone in the area for their support. We love living and working here and being part of the community.” Their blended family includes seven children ranging in ages from twenty-three down to five.

They work very hard to run a successful company and a busy family at the same time.

“We want to teach our kids a strong work ethic,” Maria says.

“We want to provide service to others as a family and as a company, and we hope the family will learn from that.”

They are very happy to have two of their adult children working with them.

Tim is the practical expert and

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works in partnership with an exceptional team. He believes in doing great work and getting the job done right the first time. Maria heads up the administrative support side of the company. Her background in retail management has given her the skills needed to support the company as they grow.

Tim’s daughter, Beth, has a great natural talent with technology and has been a big help with modernizing and computerizing the company.

says.

At Bear Creek roofing, their team members become their “work-family”. Their goal is to keep their crews all year long and from year to year.

Keeping these experienced craftsmen allows them to provide the highest-quality work. It’s not their policy to make quick seasonal hires each year. They really try to be careful with hiring and only pick people with the same goals and vision. “Our employees are our friends, and they have families to support.

It’s important to us that they are able to do that. One of our goals for the company is that our employees are able to get what they want too,” Maria

The Berry family has loved being in the roofing business.

Tim says, “If you have any questions, concerns, or want a second opinion about your roof, you can call us anytime, and we’ll be happy to come out for a free roof inspection.”

One of the things that sets Bear Creek Roofing apart is their sales policy. A roof is a big investment and an essential part of the value of your home. “If you ask our opinion on a repair or a problem, we’re going to be consulting with our most experienced roofer. We want to make sure we’re meeting your needs and giving you the quality you want, but not offering unnecessary extras.

We want to be kind to your budget too. Referrals are very important to us; we want our customers to be happy with the work we did and satisfied that they paid a fair price.”

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

Farr Better Ice Cream

BY ANN PARK

Asael Farr & Sons Company has a rich history in Ogden. Not many businesses reach their 100th Anniversary. That’s 100 years of getting along with family, producing a well-loved product, working hard, and adapting to change. The world has changed significantly since 1920. But we still love ice cream! The Farr Better Ice Cream shop is the longest continuously operating ice cream shop in Utah.

The Farr family got their start selling ice. In those days, no one had a fridge or a freezer, and they used the ice to keep their food cold. In the winter when the ponds froze, they would harvest the layer of ice and store it, carefully insulated, for use during the warmer months.

As the Farr family grew and changes came, they decided to move into the ice cream business. By 1929, they were producing twenty gallons of ice cream per hour. They began with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, and soon added several other fruit and nut flavors. Within 20-30 years, they developed over 600 different ice cream flavors, some of which are still used today.

Currently, they are producing over 20,000 gallons a day.

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The Farr family has preserved In the 1930's ice some of the marketing materials cream was 5 CENTS! from decades past. Much of their Popular flavor: original artwork and cartoons PLAYDOUGH were produced by Burke Mattson.

He went on to work for Disney on some of their classic and best-loved films. He drew the famous Farr’s Quality Kid, who was their mascot for many years. The western theme was everywhere in popular culture and entertainment at the time.

What have ice cream flavors been like through the years? In the beginning, it was all about nuts. Everyone craved nuts of all kinds in their ice cream. Fruit flavors were also a must. That was ice cream until about 1960, when flavors like Batman, Robin, and Nuts-About-Baseball appeared. The 1970’s were a turning point in ice cream flavors with the introduction of Cookies and Cream. Before that, no one realized you could crush cookies and put them into ice cream. Candy flavors quickly followed. Nowadays, everyone wants chunks of cookies or candy in their ice cream. Most recent was the invention of a cookie-dough flavor, which changed the world for a lot of people. Another frequent choice at the ice cream counter is playdough ice cream. Michael Farr was deeply involved in the development of this eye-catching flavor. “It’s one of our most popular flavors,” he said. It was difficult to create, and the flavors and recipe are top-secret. It includes tastes that are hard to identify when you eat it. Exactly what they are remains a mystery.

It took a while for the grocery industry to embrace ice cream.

For some time, people had to go to the ice cream parlor. By the 50’s and 60’s, everyone was buying ice cream to take home to their own freezer. Farr’s Ice Cream is a household name in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming, but it’s sold all over the western US. The company estimates that over a billion servings of Farr Better Ice Cream have been consumed. I think it’s time to make it a billion and one. But what flavor to choose...?

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