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Mayor's Message Kissed and Lived to Tell
I "Let's all take time to appreciate those in our community that educate children."
ran everywhere! I never walked. I ran because it felt good. Perhaps you remember the feeling. And, when Mama bought me a new pair of PF Flyers® in the second grade, I knew I was going to be invincible on the playground. You see, I was the ringleader in the game of kiss tag in Mrs. Bessie Schoenfeld’s second grade class at Syracuse Elementary.
One day after lunch recess, Mrs. Schoenfeld pulled me aside and said that Mr. Gailey, the principal, wanted to see me. Now, Mr. Gailey was Mr. Clyde Hyrum Gailey, my father’s distant cousin. I remember walking sheepishly into his office and being given the invitation to sit in front of his desk. My eight-year-old legs dangled from the strategically positioned hard, wooden chair. My eyes were focused on a level with the edge of his desk. Mr. Gailey took his seat behind the desk. “Michael, what is your last name?” “Gailey, sir.” “And what is my last name?” “Gailey, sir.” “My boy, you have shamed the family name!” I’m not sure I truly understood “shamed,” but it didn’t sound terrific. “Michael, you are to return to Mrs. Schoenfeld’s class and apologize to the entire class for your actions today on the playground! Have I made myself clear?”
Returning to class, I shared with Mrs. Schoenfeld my charge. I will never forget the moment that I stood before all of my classmates in boyish contrition. As impactful as that moment was, I shall never forget what happened next. Sweet Mrs. Schoenfeld busied the rest of the class with an assignment, and drawing me close to her desk, holding both of my hands whispered: “Michael, why do girls always go first in our class?” I shrugged. “They’re special, but that is not the reason girls go first. The reason has nothing to do with them. It has everything to do with you! Girls go first, because you want to be a gentleman. It has everything to do with you and who you are. Today you have learned to be a gentleman.” Time was when Syracuse’s cash crop consisted of beautiful produce. I believe it arguable that our cash crop has changed. Where farms existed, we raise kids! Each year the City invites representative students from each of the schools serving Syracuse to have lunch with the Mayor. I love interacting with the youth - the fruits of your labor! As we come to the end of the academic year in our community, let’s all take time to appreciate those in our community that educate children. For those of you who home-school your own, you too please stand and take a bow. We are so grateful to those that cultivate the rising generation. Returning to Syracuse in 1982, I was privileged to provide Mrs. Schoenfeld with dental care. Each time I saw her my heart filled with appreciation; my eyes with tears. She slipped away from the community in 1998, but a little of her lives on in those of us blessed to call her Teacher. Especially this boy, taught to not be ashamed of striving to be a gentleman. Michael Gailey, Mayor of Syracuse City
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Syracuse City Updates Community members reestablish the Youth City Council in Syracuse BY HAILEY MINTON
Kathy Waller took it upon herself to reestablish the Youth City Council program near the beginning of 2017 when she realized it had become inactive over the years. She believes it is important to give back to the community and she said she has always wanted her daughter to be a part of it. The city made her the adviser for the YCC, and from that point she gathered more youth to participate. After she reached out to her friends and neighbors, she approached the counselors at the high schools and junior high
Community Question Corner BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY
Our culinary water rates have increased. Why? Answer: The City Council rate increase addresses three issues: (1) rate increases from Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, (2) paying for necessary City infrastructure projects, and (3) equitably requiring higher fees from those using more water. Each year, the City is assessed a fee from the District for culinary water. Beginning in 2017, the District began increasing their fees; the increases are scheduled to continue through 2022. To remain solvent and have funds to cover its own projects, the City needed to pass through that rate increase to users. The City’s culinary system needs upgrades – and in some cases, replacement. The increases will help fund a new culinary water tank that the City plans to build within the next few years. And the replacement of old pipes is continuously completed in conjunction with road projects. Finally, those who use more water must pay more into the system. The additional tier below 4,000 gallons is designed to help those who use less water bear a smaller fee increase. In short, the decision to restructure and raise the rates addresses District fee increases, capital projects, and water conservation. Do you have a community question? Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.
schools in Syracuse. The counselors handed out flyers and the YCC membership grew to fifteen. It has since tapered off to ten active members, but Kathy Waller hopes to grow it to twenty. The YCC focuses on service activities. Heather Anderson, the Mayor of the YCC, leads monthly meetings to plan for these service projects. She said each member is responsible for leading at least one service project each year. Kathy Waller said they are in charge of coming up with the ideas, organizing the project, making arrangements, and communicating where to be and when. “It can be good for college applications and resumes,” she said. They helped set up pumpkins for the City's annual pumpkin walk, assembled hygiene kits for people in need, and visited the elderly in Syracuse. Maddie Waller said she and Morgan Edwards organized an activity to visit seniors at an assisted living facility in Syracuse during Christmas time. They frosted cookies, played bingo, and sang Christmas carols. She said this love of service stemmed from her experiences serving Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner to the homeless in Ogden with her family. Kathy Waller said sometimes it is difficult to find service projects within the city since Syracuse City doesn’t have a homeless shelter or a food pantry. She said they welcome anyone to email project ideas to wallermath@gmail.com. Although the YCC looks for opportunities to serve within Syracuse, they have found opportunities to serve outside of it. Kailey Steiner, the YCC Historian, said they volunteered to make puppets and play soccer with refugee children at a park in Salt Lake. Steiner said they entertained the children in the park while their parents shopped at a market set up in the parking lot. “It’s not mundane or boring.” She also elaborated on how much she enjoys the projects they do. Kathy Waller said members of the YCC must maintain a 2.5 GPA and have zero U’s in citizenship. To join, candidates must submit an application found at http://syracuseut.com/Community/ YouthCouncil.aspx HOW TO JOIN!
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CITY NEWS
Arts Council •
The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra will present their Popping Into Summer concert on June 4, at 7pm in the Syracuse High School auditorium. With lots of pop music, this program will motivate you to dance into the summer months with a smile. Take advantage of this free event with the whole family! • Tickets for this summer’s musical, Hairspray, are now on sale. Like our Facebook page for discounts, and visit syracuseutaharts.org for more information. If you would like the chance to see the show for free, email us, at volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org, and offer to be an usher during the performances.
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There are just a few remaining spots available for this year’s Junior Theater Summer Camp. Participants will be performing a musical revue during Syracuse Days. Register through the Syracuse Recreation Department at syracuserecreation.com. Be sure to join the 5k Fun Run on Saturday, June 30, at 7am! It is a great way to start off all the Syracuse Days activities.
City Council Meeting Summary The City Council met in a business meeting on May 8, 2018. Detailed Council packets containing further information about the presentations that were made to the Council are available on the City’s website, www.syracuseut.com. Following is a summary of major actions taken at the meeting: • As part of their consent agenda, the Council appointed new members to the Syracuse Arts Council; approved amendments to the City’s Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual; adopted an ordinance amending the City’s regulations for door-to-door solicitors; approved an interlocal agreement with West Point City for the maintenance of storm and sewer lines, and construction maintenance of 1200 South between 4000 West and 4500 West; and approved an interlocal agreement with Davis County for emergency dispatch services. • The Council accepted the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 and set a public hearing for June 12, 2018 to consider whether to adopt the final budget or proceed with consideration of holding the certified tax rate for properties in the City, which would be considered a tax increase. The Council communicated that any decision to hold the tax rate would be based on funding needs
in the City for items such as road/infrastructure projects, funding for homeless shelter facilities as mandated by Utah Senate Bill 235, or the City’s regional park project. The public is invited to attend the June 12 public hearing to learn more about the budget proposal or provide input regarding the use of property tax revenue. • The Council approved the disposal of surplus property items, which includes a copy/fax/scan machine at City Hall that will be used as a trade-in for a new piece of equipment and turnout gear from the Fire Department, which will be donated to Davis Applied Technology College for training courses. • Finally, the Council approved amendments to the City’s Engineering Standards and Construction Specifications relating to a requirement to install radio reading equipment on culinary water meters for new construction.
Own A Piece of the Island Syracuse Parks and Recreation is accepting contributions to have your name engraved in the desertscape that will be incorporated in the Syracuse ISLAND at Centennial Park. Donation levels are as follows:
• Buffalo - $150 • Antelope - $500 • Big Horn - $1,000 • Owl - $5,000 • Eagle – Champion Level Contributor Rendering of Syracuse Island
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CITY NEWS
Public Works Conservation Tips- To follow the weekly lawn watering guide visit https://conservewater. utah.gov/guide.html Please refer to the city website for road construction updates. www.syracuseut.com Lawn Care and Storm Water Pollution When mowing, be sure your grass clippings don’t end up in the street, sidewalk or driveway where they can be blown or washed into storm drains. The best way to prevent this is to sweep up and discard the grass clippings or blow the clippings back onto the grass. Grass clippings are high in phosphorus which is a major pollutant in our waterbodies. When applying fertilizer or pesticide, be careful not to over spread granular fertilizer onto the streets, gutters, sidewalks, or driveways. If this happens, sweep up any excess amounts, or use a blower and blow back the excess back into the yard to prevent it from eventually going into the storm drain. Fertilizers have a lot of nitrogen, and some have iron, which can stain concrete. The numbers on the fertilizer bag represent the primary nutrients. Let us all do our part by not allowing grass clippings or fertilizer to end up on our driveways, streets, gutters, or sidewalks that could eventually get into our storm drain systems. Remember, ”Only rain in the storm drain.”
Conserve Water & Save Cash with Weber Basin Rebates Syracuse City receives much of its water from the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. Did you know that they offer rebates for installing smart irrigation controllers and low-flow toilets? Water conservation is one of the most efficient ways to ensure we have enough water for our growing population.To make conservation easier for homeowners and businesses, Weber Basin Water provides rebates for various products that help save water. For details, visit their rebate website at https://weberbasin.com/index.php/ rebates/rebates .
Free Gardening Classes at Weber Basin Water Conservancy in Layton. Sign up at https://weberbasin.com/conservation June 2, 8:00 AM Spring Garden Fair June 13, 6:00 PM Layering the Landscape: Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers June 27, 6:00 PM Succulents
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CITY NEWS
Parks and Recreation
TENNIS
Registration will be held on the following days in JUNE. Fridays: June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22 (Time: 3pm-6pm) Saturdays: June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23 (Time: 9am-12pm) Tuesday: June 26 (Time: 3pm-6pm) This program is for ages 7-15 (age as of August 31, 2018). *15 year olds must be in Jr. High 2018/2019 school year. To register, every player will need a recent physical and a copy of his/her birth certificate,proof of Medical Insurance (Insurance Waiver), and proof of Syracuse residency (Syracuse City water bill). **Attention: Registration will not be accepted if participant is not in attendance, or all documents are not accounted for** Cost: $130.00
SESSION 2 Beginning the week of July 16th (Morning Classes) 5 & 6-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. 7 & 8-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. 9 & 10-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. 11 to 14-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. *Classes will not be held on July 23rd or 24th
YOUTH SPORTS -STORM FOOTBALL
CAMP SYRACUSE SUMMER FUN Your child will make new friends and enjoy outdoor experiences. They will participate in arts and crafts that will be combined with many games. Cost: $35 Registration: Limited space, so sign up soon! Session 2 & 3: May 1-July 7 Session 4: May 1- July 28 Age Groups: 1st- 5th grade (2018-2019 School Year) Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 1st session: June 5-June 21 (9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) 2nd session: July 10-July 26 (9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) 3rd session: July 10-July 26 (12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) 4th session: July 31-August 16 (9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) 5th session: July 31-August 16 (12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) Place: Syracuse Community Center
FALL SOCCER Registration will be June 1-July 21. This program is for Little Kicks (turning 4 as of September 1, 2019) thru 6th Grade. All leagues are Co-Ed. Cost is $46 (Residents). Registration fee includes a jersey, shorts, and socks.
FLAG FOOTBALL Registration: June 1 - July 21 Age Groups: 1st - 9th grade Cost: $50
ADAPTIVE SOCCER
NEW! At each session our staff will help children with disabilities learn the fundamental rules of soccer. Participants will participate in drills and scrimmages and will be taught in a fun atmosphere. Our goal is to promote social skills and friendships as well as learn and play soccer together. Registration: May 1- June 23 Cost: $20 Day: Wednesdays (July 11th- August 15th) Ages/Time: 4 – 12, 11:00-12:00 pm, 13+, 1:00-2:00 pm This program is for ages 7-15 (age as of August 31, 2018). *15 year olds must be in Jr. High 2018/2019 School year. 8 SYRACUSE CONNECTION // June 2018
Limited space, so sign up soon! Session 2 & 3: May 1- July 7 Cost: $35 (Non-Resident Fee additional $15) Sessions consist of 8 one hour sessions
SESSION 3 Beginning the week of July 16th (Evening Classes) 5 & 6-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. 7 & 8-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. 9 & 10-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. 11 to 14-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. *Classes will not be held on July 23rd or 24th
FUN FITNESS CLASSES FOR ADULTS Zumba with Angie! Tues/Sat 9:00 am • Thursday Zumba Zone 9:00 am Cost-$36 for 12 Class Punch Pass or $5/class First Class is FREE! What Are You Waiting For? More info at angiec.zumba.com Step It Up! Mon & Wed 9-10am Work your heart, muscles and mind in this fun, energetic workout! All skill levels are welcome, we offer low and high intensity options for you to choose from. Find more info on Facebook at Syracuse Fitness Classes. $3 DropIn, $20 10-class punch pass, First class FREE! Pump It Up! Tues & Thurs. 7:45am Boost your metabolism and tone your muscles with resistance training. We provide hand weights and exercise balls, you just bring your own exercise mat. All skill levels are welcome, we suggest different options. Syracuse Community Center. $3 Drop-In, $20 10-class punch pass, First class FREE!
CITY NEWS
Thank you!
Syracuse City would like to thank the Syracuse Car Wash and the administration at Syracuse Jr. High for helping with the annual city-wide emergency training. The Car Wash and Jr. High both used their electronic signs to help alert citizens about the training. During an actual emergency, they have agreed to help out by using these signs to notify residents of large-scale emergencies in the city. Thank you!
Be a part of Syracuse City History
We are accepting letters of interest for a seat on the Syracuse City Planning Commission. The deadline is June 20th, 2018. Email Brigham Mellor CED Director bmellor@syracuseut.com, Call for questions about the position 801-614-9631.
Be the Difference for Someone You Love! Have you thought about what to do in the case of a medical emergency involving your friends and family? Have you seen a defibrillation machine (AED) on the wall in a public building and wondered how it works? Do you have a job that requires either first aid or CPR training? Do you have first aid and/or CPR training and need a refresher? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, here is a perfect opportunity to attend a course, get answers to those unknowns and become CPR certified!
Syracuse City offers CPR training multiple times a year. Seating is limited, so sign up today by visiting this link: www.syracuserecreation.com/cpr
If you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love: a child, a spouse, a parent or a friend. 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes. Unfortunately, only about 46% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest get the immediate help that they need before professional help arrives. Cardiac arrest – an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs – is a leading cause of death. Each year, more than 350,000 outof-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. Almost 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die. CPR, especially if performed in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. You can be the person to make that difference! Reference: American Heart Association www.heart.org
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CITY NEWS
Make a Family Emergency Plan
Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area (visit: www.ready.gov/ be-informed). Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.
STEP 1: Put together a plan by discussing these four questions with your family, friends, or household to start your emergency plan. 1. How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings? (visit: www.ready.gov/alerts) 2. What is my shelter plan? (visit: www.ready.gov/shelter) 3. What is my evacuation route? (visit: https://www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-yourfamily) 4. What is my family/household communication plan? (visit: www.ready.gov/make-a-plan) STEP 2: Consider specific needs in your household. As you prepare your plan, tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Discuss your needs and responsibilities and how people in the network can assist each other with communication, care of children, business, pets, or specific needs like the operation of durable medical equipment. Create your own personal network for specific areas where you need assistance. Keep these factors in mind when developing your plan: • Different ages of members within your household • Responsibilities for assisting others • Locations frequented • Dietary needs • Medical needs including prescriptions and equipment • Disabilities or access and functional needs including devices and equipment • Languages spoken • Cultural and religious considerations • Pets or service animals • Households with school-aged children
STEP 3: Fill out a Family Emergency Plan Download and fill out a family emergency plan or use this as a guide to create your own. Find one at www.fema. gov/media-library/assets/ documents/133447 STEP 4: Practice your plan with your family/household“Make a Plan” www.ready.gov. Department of Homeland Security, www.ready.gov/ make-a-plan
FEMA'S downloadable plan can help you ge t started.
If you have young children, make sure you prepare a specifc plan to account for their needs.
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CITY NEWS
Syracuse City Information
Key Community Contacts MAYOR Micheal Gailey: 801-589-0976 mgailey@syracuseut.com
COUNCIL MEMBERS Doug Peterson: 801-660-5290 dpeterson@syracuseut.com Corinne Bolduc: 801-529-5779 cbolduc@syracuseut.com
Syracuse Library 1875 South 2000 West Syracuse, UT 84075 (801) 451-1850 Library Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm Fri & Sat: 10am-6pm
Passport Applications Passport application processing services are offered at City Hall between 9am- 4pm, processing takes approximately 20-30 minutes per application. Walk-ins are served in the order of arrival, multiple applications and/or photos wait times may be longer. All required forms, photos and payment must be completed prior to 4pm to be accepted the same day. Applications can be found on the www.travel.state.gov website. Application fees must be paid with a Check or Money Order made payable to the U.S. Department of State. www.syracuseut.com/Passports.aspx.
Job Openings For a list of the current openings with Syracuse City, click on the 'Jobs' link on our main City page www.syracuseut.com
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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SERVICES Syracuse City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 West 1900 South Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, closed holidays Syracuse Utilities Department: 801-825-1477 Opt #2 Post Office: 801-614-9677 (Inside City Hall) Syracuse Police Station: 801-825-4400 1751 South 2000 West Syracuse Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 South 3000 West Syracuse Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 West 1900 South Summer hours: Mon-Thurs-6am-8pm; Fri- 6am-8pm; Sat- 8am-12pm Syracuse Public Works Facility: 801-825-7235 3061 South 2400 West Syracuse City Museum: 801-825-3633 Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 2pm - 5pm Syracuse City Arts Council - 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org Syracuse Youth Council -801-643-8996 Syracuse Lions Club - 801-773-8581 Syracuse Lady Lions Service & Social Club 801-825-1752 Syracuse Volunteer/Eagle Scout Projects: Tess Jones 801-614-9655 tjones@syracuseut.com SYRACUSE CONNECTION // June 2018 11
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June Calendar of Events SENIORS
SCHOOL EVENTS
MONTHLY MOVIE Wednesday, June 13th @ 1 p.m. (The Greatest Showman) FREE ~ Please RSVP
June 1
THINK TUESDAY Tuesday, June 19th @ 10 a.m. (Mexican Train) FREE ~ Please RSVP
Legacy Jr. High - Last Day of School
SENIOR CITIZENS HERITAGE DAYS LUNCHEON Tuesday, June 26th @ 12 Noon Bingo, Raffle, Musical Entertainment $1.00/per person Payment due by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Clearfield High - Graduation @ Dee Events Center at 5 PM - 7 PM West Point Jr. High - Last Day of School Syracuse Jr. High - Last Day of School Sand Springs Elementary - Last Day of School Syracuse Elementary - Last Day of School Cook Elementary - Last Day of School Bluff Ridge Elementary - Last Day of School
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! Enjoy your days off school!
Buffalo Point - Last day of School
BUS TRIP Wednesday, June 27th (Leaves at 6:30 p.m.) AMERICAN WEST SYMPHONY & CHORUS/Sandy Amphitheater $2.00 per person/This is an outdoor event (Payment due at time of Reservation) CHAIR & REFLEXOLOGY MASSAGES Fridays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. FREE FREE ~ Call the Syracuse Community Center to schedule an appointment SENIOR YOGA Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8 a.m. Available for anyone aged 50+/$1.00 or 60+/$0.50
JOIN US FOR SENIOR YOGA! Tuesday and Thursdays at 8 am.
PICKLEBALL Tuesdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Thursdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Adults/$2.00 or Seniors 60+/$0.50 Please call the Syracuse Community Center at (801) 614-9660 #1 to RSVP To learn more about activities for Senior Citizens, please stop by the Syracuse Community Center for a Senior Citizens Newsletter or visit www. syracuserecreation.com If you would like to receive the Senior Citizens Newsletter via e-mail, please send your NAME and E-MAIL address to paulaj@syracuseut.com
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DID YOU KNOW..6 BENEFITS OF YOGA FOR SENIORS:
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Yoga improves balance and stability-reduce the risk of falls
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Yoga improves flexibility & joint health-helps stiff and achy joints and prevents injury
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Yoga improves respiration-keep your respiratory system in shape!
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Yoga reduces high blood pressurereduce stress
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Yoga reduces anxiety–relax your body, relaxes your mind. source: www.chopra.com
FUN THINGS TO DO Friday nights Boot Scoot n' Boogie Calling all dancers16 years to 100. Come Boot Scoot n' Boogie with us over at the Rush Fun Center every Friday night. Only $5.00 per person. This includes the lessons in Swing and Line dancing from 8:309:15 pm, with Open Floor dancing until 11:00 pm. Come for a great date night, hang out with some friends, or come by yourself and make some new friends. Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve Open from 7am - 8pm. Bird watching, hiking. Free admission. May 18th - June 22nd New Exhibits at Bountiful Davis Arts Center - 90 N. Main Street, Bountiful Utah Tuesday – Friday 10 AM - 6 PM, Saturday 2-5 PM June 2 Antelope Island Lava Tube Hike - Join park staff for a two-mile, roundtrip hike and the chance to explore the unique formations of a lava tube! Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255. June 17 Father’s Day
DON'T ! MISS IT
June 23 - June 30th Syracuse Days See page 18 for more info
CELEBRATE DAD ON JUNE 17TH!
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Students of the Month
SPONSORED BY THE SYRACUSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
“Syracuse City Chamber of Commerce Award for Excellence� In order to recognize outstanding students and athletes in Syracuse, the Community and Economic Development Department 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, local elementary, junior high, and high schools.
Courtney Shupe
Jake Metcalfe
Courtney is a quiet leader and an example to our class. She ALWAYS does what she's suppose to and never seeks recognition. She is a stellar student in every way. She has authored 7 books ranging from 130-250 pages each. She is an extremely talented artist and a straight A student. She is humble and always promotes others. She participated in the school choir and was a lead in our sixth grade Shakespeare play. She has been nominated as a PBIS Student of the Month and has earned the end of term PBIS party each term. She will earn the Gold Academic Presidential Award and will be a DARE graduate. Courtney excels in every subject. She is always on task, contributes to every class discussion, and is willing to help other students in our class. She is an excellent peer tutor.
Jake is a natural leader and excels both academically and in behavior. He is very willing to help others and is confident and kind. Jake fractured his back playing football and missed almost an entire term of school from this injury. Despite being in pain, he came to school when he could, completed assignments and kept up with coursework. Jake is a star athlete, excelling in football and basketball. He participates in sports year round and was a lead in our sixth grade Shakespeare play. He has been a PBIS Student of the Month. He will earn the Gold Academic Presidential Award and will be a DARE graduate. Jake excels in all subject areas, is a model student and talented athlete. He is a champion for younger kids and kids that struggle. He is a friend to all and is a natural leader.
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dog and is notorious for seeking out people who are feeling stressed or anxious and sitting next to them so they can fluff his fur and scratch his ears. It’s as if he knows his calling in life is to absorb everyone’s stresses. When our son broke his arm, Bear didn’t leave his side until he was able to get up and walk around on his own.
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Bear came to us shortly after our daughter was stillborn. To say he’s been a blessing to our family is an understatement because he brought us joy during a time when we weren’t capable of feeling it on our own. He’s become a skilled therapy
Toby is our playful, spunky, courageous dog whose lot in life is to be our constant protector and shadow. He learned how to climb a ladder when he was only a few months old because he desperately needed a way to get onto the trampoline to be with his buddies (our boys). Two winters ago, we sent Toby to a friend’s house in Tooele for some additional training. Our friend took him to the mountains where after a certain amount of time letting him run, she couldn’t locate him. She searched for hours, but couldn’t find him. We feared the worst, and as we were driving down to start a search of our own, he miraculously appeared at her doorstep, to a home he was unfamiliar with from mountains he’d never set a paw on. He knew how to get back to us. Bear and Toby are ardently loved members of our family.
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Lions Club Fundraiser Dinner Monday, June 25 at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Syracuse Museum. Syracuse Lions Club International fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Hot dog, chips, drink $5 Chili dog, chip, drink $6.
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Miss Syracuse Pageant Saturday, June 23 at 7:00 PM Come watch The Miss Syracuse contestants compete for the crown at Syracuse High School. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for kids. Proceeds go to the Miss Syracuse Scholarship Fund.
Senior Citizens Lunch Tuesday, June 26 at 12 PM at the Syracuse Community Center. Cost is $1 to reserve your spot. After lunch participate in a Raffle and Bingo with Prizes. Music and entertainment will be provided by the Syracuse Arts Council.
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Heritage Days History BY MELISSA SPELTS
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eritage Days has had an interesting history. It started as Founder’s Day many years ago which was run primarily by the Lions Club in Syracuse. During the 60’s and 70’s, the LDS Church started encouraging local Stakes to purchase and maintain “Stake Camps” for the enjoyment of church members. The Syracuse Stake purchased and maintained Camp Woodland in Morgan, UT. At that point Founders Day was changed to Fun Days and started being run by the LDS Church to help raise funds to operate Woodland Camp. In 1987, Syracuse was designated as a Bicentennial City in Utah for a State Wide celebration of the US Constitution. As part of that celebration, the city had many events throughout the year honoring the US Constitution. These events were culminated with the first ever Heritage Days, including a parade and community event. The City, recognizing that there needed to be an annual city wide celebration that served the growing diversity of the city, took over the planning and organization of Fun Days from the LDS Church and renamed the event Heritage Days. This also brought back the traditional community parade. The first year they used the funds raised by the parade to put up a monument 20 SYRACUSE CONNECTION // June 2018
at Centennial Park, honoring the US Constitution. Since 1987, the city has handled the planning and execution of the parade and Heritage Days events. There are a few members of the community who contribute but the city is looking to move more toward a citizen run event in coming years and will be seeking volunteers. Today it has become a day full of fun, parades, face painting, jump houses, baseball games, food, family, friends, fireworks and so much more. This is a much anticipated day for the community. What a great way to remember and celebrate those that came before us. Do you know the stories and names of those who settled this area? What do you think it looked like in the beginning years of Syracuse? Transportation, farming, schools, churches, families, neighbors, store owners, teachers, baseball.
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Syracuse Pageant and did so for many years. Members have also served the Davis County Children’s Justice Center, Davis Hospital and Medical Center, Syracuse City, BeeHive Homes of Syracuse, Raintree Senior Living and various elementary schools in the area. They have provided supplies to these school as well as serve as reading tutors. The club has sponsored the heart of Syracuse and spirit of Syracuse awards in conjunction with the Miss Syracuse Pageant. The Syracuse Lady Lions have also made donations to the Syracuse Museum, American Red Cross, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Puppies in Training for Seeing Eye Dogs, Camp Utada for diabetic children and the Scleroderma Foundation, among others. The club holds one fundraiser per year. This year a raffle will be held for two handmade quilts. Tickets will be sold at a booth and at various activities during Heritage Days for $5 each or three for $10. There will be two separate drawings for the quilts. The purchase of one ticket will get two chances to win.
ABOUT THE LADY LIONS The Syracuse Lady Lions meet on the second Thursday of each month, March through December. There are currently 16 members. Anyone interested in joining or attending a meeting should contact Colleen Thurgood at 801825-1752 or Yvonne Rentmeister at 801-776-5681 or Carole McLaughlin at 801-200-2135. SYRACUSE CONNECTION // June 2018 23
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ometimes opportunity is born out of trial. Tobin’s Elite is one of those opportunities. Mike Tobin had worked on his skill as a martial artist and a sensei since he was four years old. The studio he had worked for the last 13 years suddenly closed and went out of business, leaving everyone without a place to practice and train. With the support of the families of the students, they were able to quickly scramble and reopen the dojo within 48 hours. Mike remembers it being difficult but worth it to get everything put together. He praises the families as being a huge help that made everything possible. Quickly getting into gear was crucial because the students of their school were fans of competition and had been preparing for the World Championships leading up to the closure. Mike and his team decided to continue to prepare and compete at the tournament with the new studio. This meant that they had to get a new logo and new uniforms as quickly as possible. Coming in as a new school, they were complete underdogs. No one at the NBL competition believed a new school could
pull things together and compete. Fortunately for Tobin’s Elite School of Martial Arts, they were wrong. In 2015 they were named the #1 school in the world for martial arts training and have retained that title for three years running. When asking Mike what their secret sauce is, he is quick to give credit to his students. He says the students help teach each other. They show up most days at 3 in the afternoon and many of them are there until 9 at night both training and teaching others. When I was at the studio recently, there was a young man who was about 12 years old. He was practicing some amazing moves. Mike pointed out that this young man is a world champion in his own right and has a following at the studio. Some of the younger kids around five and six years old followed him around and watched his every move. The great part is that he is willing to stop and talk to the kids and teach them. What a great role model at only 12 years old! Many of the kids who attend classes start for self-defense. They are often the victim of bullying at school and want a way to defend themselves. However, once they are involved in classes they start to learn true self-worth and leadership. They work hard, thrive in the challenge,
and Mike really appreciates when kids come back after a particularly difficult training session. Mike knows that his students must learn selfrespect in order to learn true respect. He teaches them that self-respect is more valuable than any number of likes on Instagram. He also teaches them the skill of finishing. He says he too often sees that kids are not able finish what they start. He says the key is to not give up on the kids and teach them how to work through problems and challenges. The team has a saying that they live by: “This is family: It is not the name, it’s the people. This is a team!” That is the key to their success. Even though Mike’s actual family are involved in the business—his wife Nikki, his father Bill and his brother Bill are instructors—each team member becomes family when they are part of the team. If you have ever thought about trying martial arts, the studio has an awesome summer offering: $149 for the whole summer, which is a great way to dip your toe into the water and try out the program. He has students that range from 3 to 65 years old and at every level of skill. Though it can be a bit intimidating when a person first steps on the mat, they quickly learn the skills they need.
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Rental car companies offer policies that cover you completely in the case of a claim. If anything happens to the vehicle, you can walk away with no out-of-pocket expense. Some companies even offer lower cost options that may have a deductible, which would be the only out-ofpocket expense in case of a claim. Unfortunately, the repairs on rental cars can be expensive. One of our clients pulled a rental car into a stall and got too close to the curb and it popped a couple of the clips holding the bumper. The rental car company is charging him $700 for the repair! 3. Another issue we often see is that your policy is a personal auto policy, so if you are renting a commercial vehicle, it may not be covered. This includes renting a moving truck, moving van, or a vehicle for any commercial or business use. If you are using the rental car for business or company use or for work there may be no coverage! We had a client that went back East and totaled his rental car. The insurance company found out that he was traveling for work related reasons, not vacation, and he was denied coverage. Check with your agent to see your specific coverage. These are guidelines for informational purposes only. We always say “When in doubt, take the coverage!”
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The Family Outing BY L. BOYNTON On an adventurous outing in April, we decided to go to Jenson Pond. Months before, we had noticed that someone must have dropped off some domestic ducks because they were used to humans and would eat right out of your hand. So, we headed to get some hen scratch after learning that is what is best for ducks to eat. While feeding the fowl, we noticed something strange with one of the domestic ducks. There was a fishing line wrapped through his wing, around his neck and then the metal weight was hanging out of his beak. Realizing that he had swallowed a fish hook, we called the vet and he instructed us to bring him to the Wild Bird Center in Ogden as soon as possible. We carefully wrapped the hurt bird in a towel and headed to Ogden. They were so grateful that we showed so much compassion for the abandoned animal. Although he was domestic they were so helpful and informative. We learned that it is against the law to drop domestic fowl in with the wild birds. Domestic ducks are used to humans feeding them and if their food source disappears, as weather changes and other fowl eat everything, these helpless creatures are left with nothing and have no way to fly to another food source. They die. They
also let us know that when domestics and the wild mate, this new mixed breed of bird cannot fly either. The only way these birds can survive is if our beautiful and caring community takes notice of this situation and help to keep our ponds clean and safe, report drop-offs and possibly provide duck/pigeon homes for these helpless fowl. We were informed that he may not survive the surgery. These volunteer vets do their best to help but there is only so much they can do in this situation.
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No matter where you are in the state, you are only an hour’s drive away from some of the most beautiful and unique hiking trails in the country. Now, Intermountain Healthcare is making it even easier to explore Utah’s hiking trails with the “Healthy Hikes” section of the Intermountain Health Hub app and the Live Well website. Using the Health Hub app, you can find nearby trails and sort them by difficulty level, distance, and elevation gain. Once you select a hike, you can view pictures, get directions to the trailhead, and find information about any rules, regulations, and special considerations to keep in mind before you begin. You can even save the hike as a “Favorite” and view it later without an internet connection. Furthermore, all of the information that’s on the app is also available on the Intermountain Healthcare website at intermountainlivewell. org. Take a look at the “Move Well” section to learn about healthy walks and easy, moderate, and challenging hikes from all around the state. Before you start hiking, though, it’s important to know your limits and how much your body can handle. Because it provides exercise and enormous health benefits, Dr. Jeff Harrison encourages hiking at any age. Hiking strengthens the legs, hips, and back, increases bone density and improves heart and lung health. To get you started hiking today, here are a few of our favorite hikes located around Weber County: A Healthy Walk: North Fork Park Trail
HERE ARE A FEW QUICK TIPS TO REMEMBER BEFORE HEADING OUT ON THE TRAIL: 1- Select a trail that is appropriate for your strength and fitness level. 2- Avoid hiking alone on new trails or in unfamiliar territory 3- Consider using hiking poles. They allow you to propel yourself forward with your arms and reduce the impact of hiking on your legs, knees, ankles and feet. They can also help you balance and remain stable on slippery surfaces and uneven trails. 4- Always pack enough water to avoid dehydration. The amount of water that you’ll need depends on the temperature and how strenuous your hike is. Keep in mind that it’s always better to pack more water than you think you’ll need. 5- Even on short hikes, packing food is important for maintaining energy levels. Trail mix, granola bars, and dried fruit are a few great light-weight options for hiking
A Challenging Hike: Waterfall Canyon or Malan’s Peak Trail
6- Be cautious on steep or long downhill descents, especially if you have pained joints. Walking downhill too quickly puts extra stress on your legs and joints.
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7- Go slow. Enjoy the beauty of your surroundings, and avoid taking unnecessary risks.
An Easy Hike: Bonneville Shoreline Trail
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THE $20 BURGER
To make 6 patties
1 lb. ground beef 1/3 lb. Italian sausage 1/3 lb. precooked bacon 8 Oz. Smoked Gouda or Munster, shredded or small cubes 2 Tbsp. season salt (or to taste) We wanted to give you a world famous burger that you could make for an epic Father’s Day meal. See if the meat department at your local store will mix the meat together. They mixed the Italian Sausage and Ground Chuck 85% for this meal. Once you get it home, mix in cooked bacon (Cut into small 1/2 inch pieces) and cubed cheese. Cook till done, we barbecued ours. (Sausage should not be served rare). Add lettuce, tomatoes and condiments to your taste.
Dave at the grill, everything that comes off it is delicious! We recommend trying to get Dad to relax and let someone else do the cooking...
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Grilling is the best way to make these burgers.
CUSTOMIZE IT! Here are some cool variations that you can use for the burger if you would like to build in some unique flavors. Add these or replace similar items with the following. SOUTHWEST BURGER
• Add chipotle seasoning instead of season salt • 2 small cans of green chilies instead of bacon • 8 oz. Añejo cheese instead of Gouda
BBQ BURGER
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Keep bacon in the recipe Add a diced onion to the meat Use Cheddar cheese cubes Use BBQ seasoning and cover your burger in sauce Top with sliced dill pickle
BREAKFAST BURGER
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You've come this far, don't skimp on the bun! Look for artisan bread, brioche or challah, and make sure you slightly toast it!
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Use maple breakfast sausage instead of Italian sausage (You will have to mix this in yourself) Use maple flavored bacon Add an egg to the raw meat and mix in Use cheddar cheese Fry an egg and serve over your burger Serve on an Onion Bagel or English Muffin and cover or dip in maple syrup
HOME MADE FRENCH FRIES The best way to make French fries is to preheat oil in a deep pan to about 350º. Peel and slice Russett potatoes to your desired size and soak them for about 15 minutes in salt water. Remove from the water and place on a towel and dry the potato slices as best you can. Keep the oil hot for crispy fries!
Put small amounts at a time into preheated oil. Cook fries to a golden brown or your desired crispiness. Salt to taste. You will have to allow the oil to reheat to 350º after each batch.
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