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Making Right Decisions
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teven P. Feldman, Professor Emeritus, Case Western Reserve University, coined the term “Moral Memory”. In a nutshell: Great businesses become great because corporate, as well as personal choices, are based in moral values; they consistently make the right decisions and continue to support that decisionmaking process by remembering and retelling stories of the same. Successful businesses nurture all: the customer and the team member. In 2010, a business league was created in Syracuse entitled, Syracuse Business Organization for Strategic Synergy [SBOSS]. Several local business owners were involved in its creation. That organization is now doing business as the West Davis Chamber of Commerce. A month ago, I was asked by its managing director, Ryan Rentmeister, to write a brief history of the organization. I was happy to do so. I’ve always cherished those involved in Syracuse business. Many are my mentors. The current COVID-19 epidemic is a war between two worlds: the whole of the earth’s human population against an invader, seen only with the aid of an electron microscope. COVID-19 exacts a tremendous cost! Concerned about our local supply chain, I asked Spencer Kammeyer, General Manager of our local Smith’s Food and Drug, as well as Cody Shumway, General Manager of our Walmart, to sit with me for a few minutes and help me understand what they do to protect staff and customers. They responded immediately and are well-prepared to meet the COVID-19 battle. They explained their workings with suppliers, and they champion the needs of local residents. I assure you, they are operating with high moral fidelity! I tell the story! The city is operating with a partial activation of its Emergency Operations Committee, (EOC). By design, that body is organized and managed by our City Manager, Brody Bovero. My job is community observer. I’m the fly on the wall. Officer Erin Behm of the Police Department is the Public Information Officer, and she, by assignment, is charged with supplying essentials to sustain city operations. Early on, our first responders were in need of ear-loop face masks, and they were as good as gold. She was desperate. She pointed at me and ordered, “Get me some!” Colleagues are a wonderful thing. I turned to my Syracuse dental peers and divided them in half; I thought I’d approach the first half with this initial wave, and then, if the need persisted, I’d tap the other half later. I found all of them furloughing staff, shutting down practices, and facing a horrible prospect of crippling if not killing financial loss, all ordered by the state department of health and the recommendations of the American Dental Association. If your family dentist practices in Syracuse, you are blessed! Without regard to their own agency-ordered plight, each member of the dental community that I called was eager to offer face masks, which were sitting on shelves, to the city’s first responders. The urgent need has abated for now, but you peers in the second half be ready! I feel so blessed to claim colleagues that make moral choices every day. I am more than happy to tell the story. “Gratitude is the moral memory of mankind.” – Georg Simmel Michael Gailey, Mayor
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JUNE
The Connection Publishing Team Meet the people behind the pages of our magazines! We asked our staff what they love most about the summer: Ryan Spelts Publisher/Owner Melissa Spelts Owner Rhett Long Sales VP
What I learned from my Dad, pg .13 Alyssa Nichols and her dad, Robert Edwards
Vy Trinh Sales Leadership
"The warm weather and sun!"
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Kristina Case Graphic Design
CITY NEWS
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COMMUNITY Calendar of Events A Look Back What I Learned from Dad Learning From Home
Summer favorite recipes-including trout! pg. 28
BUSINESS Judd Homes
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FUN THINGS TO DO LED Light Therapy
Crystal Rappleye Ad Design Russ Starker Sales Scott Jones Sales Melinda Hortin Sales & Social Media
RECIPES Summer Favorites from our Staff
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Abigail Rigby Ad Design Robert Dodd Graphic Design of Roy Connection, and Ad Design
16 Everyday Heroes
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"I love the way the mountains are green and beautiful, and I love summer trips and adventures, and I love the sun coming up at 6 a.m.
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Syracuse City Updates Changes to Voting The State Legislature passed HB3006 during a special session on April 22, 2020. This bill made substantial changes to how the Primary Election is administered.
Voting & COVID-19
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No Early Voting
Help keep our community and Election Volunteers safe. VOTE BY MAIL
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No In-Person Voter Registration
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No Election Day Voter Registration
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Limited Election Day Voting
Traditional Polling Locations will not be available for the June Primary.
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Ballots may only be sent to voters affiliated with a participating party or to unaffiliated voters who qualify and have requested a ballot.
COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY
Question: Why did the city cancel Heritage Days so far in advance instead of waiting to see how the pandemic was in June? Answer: Our Parks and Recreation Department loves Heritage Days, as do our elected officials and citizens. The decision to convert Heritage Days to virtual events was heart-wrenching! The answer involves two complicating factors: (1) logistics, and (2) a mass-gathering permit. Logistically, the decision of whether to move forward with Heritage Days is made long before the canopies rise. Contracts with vendors, musicians, carnival operators, and other providers must be acquired. In late April, the city anticipated that large gatherings very likely would not be permitted in late June. As such, we did not enter into those contracts. On the subject of mass gatherings, the city is required to apply for a county permit to hold Heritage Days far in advance of the activity. Due to the pandemic, the county was not issuing those permits. Fireworks were also cancelled due to limited visibility for most citizens and the likelihood that mass gatherings would occur when they were displayed. Most (if not all) nearby cities have cancelled their summer festivals, as well. We are looking forward to a memorable Heritage Days next year!
Do you have a community question? Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.
Davis County is committed to making this election as accessible and open as possible under these new requirements. •
Unaffiliated Voters will receive a questionnaire to request a ballot
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Ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters 3 weeks before the election
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Return Postage will be paid
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Ballot drop boxes will be available at all City Offices through June 29th
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A single drive-thru polling location will be centrally located in the County and will be open on Election Day from 7am-8pm
Prepare for the Election Now 1.
Register to vote, or make sure your voter registration is current today. Visit www.Vote.Utah.gov
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Learn about the Candidates. Visit www.DavisVotes.com
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Vote and return your ballot when it arrives the week of June 9, 2020
THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE POLLING LOCATION on Election Day at the Davis County Legacy Center 151 South 1100 West, Farmington. This will be a drive-thru only location. This location is established to assist voters with disabilities or voters who have not received a ballot in the mail. If you can vote by mail, please do. June 2020 | syracuseconnection.com 5
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(Voting, cont'd pg. 5)
Primary Election
All voters are encouraged to vote by mail Primary Election • Ballots will be mailed beginning June 9, 2020 • Ballots must be postmarked by June 30th. • Return your ballot early, recommended mail by date is no later than June 26th. In a Primary Election Party Affiliation Matters • If you want to participate in the Democratic Primary you must be registered Democratic, or registered as Unaffiliated and request a Democratic ballot. (1st Congressional District only) •
If you want to participate in the Republican Primary you must be registered Republican.
Help keep our community and Election Volunteers safe. VOTE BY MAIL.
Arts Council Update Summer Musical Postponed to 2021 We have made the difficult decision to postpone both our summer musical and junior theater summer camp until 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic has halted rehearsals and performances for all of our programs. ‘Social distancing’ and ‘shelter in place’ have affected our events this summer but we hope that we can gather in person soon.
Calendar of Events
Musical Review If we are in the “green” we are planning to hold a Musical Revue on July 31st at the Syracuse Arts Academy Amphitheater. More details will be announced in July!
Aug 4-8 Auditions for Jr Musical
July 31, Aug 1 Audition Workshops
November 19-21 Performances of Jr Musical
Junior Theatre Fall Musical We will be announcing our fall musical soon! Watch for the big announcement on our Facebook page! Auditions will be held on Tuesday, August 4 and Thursday, August 6 from 5-9pm and Saturday, August 8 from 8:30-noon. If needed, callbacks will be held from 1-3 on Saturday. Performances will be November 19-21 in the Syracuse Arts Academy Jr High School auditorium. Junior Theatre Audition Workshops! We are excited to hold two 1 day Audition Workshops Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 to help children and teens prepare for our fall musical auditions. Classes will be held from 9-11 am on both days. We will be teaching confidence in cold reads/ monologues, song selection and performance tips, and simple dance technique for auditions. Workshops will be held at the Syracuse Community Center. The cost is $10 per participant. Registration will be available soon through the Syracuse Recreation website. Watch our Facebook Page for updates. The orchestra, choir and jazz band are on hiatus until the fall. If you are interested in participating in our orchestra, choir, or jazz band please email info@syracuseutaharts.org to stay informed of updates.
Employee Spotlight- Holly Craythorne Utility Billing Supervisor The city would like to recognize Holly Craythorne for her hard work and dedication to City Hall. Holly has worked extra hours to keep City Hall running during these circumstances. She has put in the extra effort and has been instrumental in answering phones, helping customers, and making sure city services function flawlessly. Thank You, Holly, for all that you do for the city!
THANK YOU for your hard work and dedication to our city residents!
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July 31 Musical Revue
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Public Works Update Conservation Tips- To follow the weekly lawn watering guide, visit the following website: https://conservewater. utah.gov/guide.html For road construction updates, please refer to the city website www.syracuseut.gov under Government- Departments-Public Works /Streets. Email or text updates are available upon request on the website at NOTIFY ME. 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. If you hire a lawn care company, make sure they leave a clean and well-groomed environment. Grass clippings are high in phosphorus, which is a major pollutant in our waterbodies. If there are grass clippings that end up in the curb, gutter, or on the streets, you may find yourself with a ticket.
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. As a reminder: Flushable but not dissolvable wipes- Just because you CAN flush it doesn’t mean you SHOULD flush it. Even wipes labeled as “flushable” can lead to toilet and pipe blockages. Please dispose of floatable, flushable wipes in the garbage to avoid possible sewer back-ups. Gardening and conservation classes are available at Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. Visit their website for classes and events. Weberbasin.com/ Conservation/ClassCalendar
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
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Parks and Recreation TENNIS
JOIN US!
Limited space, so sign up soon! Registration: Session 2 & 3: June 1- June 28 Cost: $35 (Non-Resident Fee additional $15) Sessions consist of 8 one-hour sessions SESSION 2 Beginning the week of July 6th (Morning Classes) 5 & 6-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. 7 & 8-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. 9 & 10-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. 11 to 14-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. SESSION 3 Beginning the week of July 6th (Evening Classes) 5 & 6-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. 7 & 8-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. 9 & 10-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 11 to 14-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
STORM FOOTBALL Due to coronavirus restrictions, registration for Storm Football will be modified this year. Register online at www.syracuseut. gov/221/Parks-Recreation from June 1-30 to reserve your spot. Parks and Recreation staff will contact you in July with the date and time each participant will come to the Community Center to pay, show documentation, and receive equipment. To complete registration in July, each participant will need a recent physical, his/her original Birth Certificate, proof of Medical Insurance or Insurance Waiver, and proof of Syracuse residency (Syracuse City utility bill). Cost: $135.00
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 games. Cost: $35 Registration: Limited space, so sign up soon! Session 2, 3 & 4: June 1-June 28 Age Groups: 1st- 5th grade (2020-2021 School Year) Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 2nd session: July 7-July 23 (9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) 3rd session: July 7-July 23 (12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) 4th session: July 28-August 13 (9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) Place: Syracuse Community Center
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
ADULT FITNESS 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
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 Drop-In, $20 10-class punch pass, First class FREE!
For more detailed information on all of the classes go to www.syracuseut.gov
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You are invited to participate in the creation of the City of Syracuse
Economic Development Strategic Plan - Learn about economic development strategies & best practices - Provide input and ideas - Make your voice heard!
Virtual Presentation
Community Open House
Wednesday, June 10th, 7 PM
Thursday, June 11th, 7 to 9 PM
Zoom Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/86391943197
Syracuse City Hall (1979 W 1900 S, Syracuse UT)
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Appropriate social distancing guidelines will be followed to protect participants.
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
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
The newly expanded Syracuse Library is now open!
Passport Applications
SYRACUSE SERVICES
City Arts Council: 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org
Passport application processing services are offered at City Hall between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Processing takes approximately 2030 minutes per application. Walk-ins are served in the 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
City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 West 1900 South Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, closed holidays
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
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
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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June Calendar of Events LIBRARY EVENTS As of May 12, all programming is cancelled, at least until June 15. The library will reassess with the Health Department and Library Board at that point.
FUN THINGS TO DO
Jun 12: Sounds of Freedom Festival: car show, live music, comedians, cancer relay @ Layton Commons Park 5 p.m. Jun 13: River Cleanup Event. Help pick up trash near the Weber River at access sites, trails, and parking areas. Then, bring the trash you collect to one of the designated meeting points at 1 p.m. for snacks and sodas, as well as vouchers for food, drinks, and prizes to be served up at Gig’s Tavern from 4 p.m. - close @ Riverdale - Disc Golf Course 4600 S Weber River Dr. Ogden City - Kayak Park 525 Exchange Road 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jun 17: Magic and Mischief by Dance Unlimited @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Jun 26-28: RMPGC Wasatch Open Pygmy Goat Show @ Golden Spike Event Center 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Jun 27: Ogden Astronomical Society Star Party @ Antelope Island, White Rock Bay Trailhead parking lot 7 p.m.
National Parks Update: Arches & Canyonlands are increasing access on May 29. There will be access to park roads, trails, and restrooms. Backcountry permits for Canyonlands and climbing/ canyoneering permits for Arches will be available for use starting May 30. Double Check the status of the events online as dates draw closer. Some events may be 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. Jun 30: Primary Election
Be sure and remember Dad on June 21st!
Jun 6: Miss West Point Scholarship Pageant of 2020 @ Syracuse High School 7 p.m.
HAPPY FIRST DAY OF JUNE 20
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What I learned from Dad In celebration of Father's Day, we reached out to residents and asked them what they have learned from their dads. Here are some of their responses. Cassee Bruce:
Alyssa Nicholas: “My dad, Robert
Edwards (pictured above), father of 5, taught me to be self-reliant, to be my true self, and you're never too old to be a daddy's girl. No matter what, he'll always answer my call and show up for me. He adopted me when I was 5 and chose to love me. He didn't have to, but he did. Without him, I wouldn't be the woman I am today.”
Her father Gary Bruce taught her, “You do anything you set your mind to, and I will always be proud of you for trying.” Despite him being currently overseas, Cassee still feels he is always there for her.
TomPeggy Feickert Romney:
Melvin Schmitz, father of 6 said “Your word should be stronger than a contract.”
Juleen Williams Evans: “My dad
taught me to be smart with my money. He is the most frugal man I know, and he taught me how to save when I was young. This has been a huge blessing to me and my family.”
Stephanie Stephenson Piper:
Spencer Nicholas: “My grandfather
(Steven, pictured on the left above) was my father after mine passed when I was young. He taught me selflessness and patience makes the man. He passed away this February and left a big hole in our hometown here in Syracuse. Steven Stuart was a father to many through his years of selfless love and service.”
“My dad taught me about having a great work ethic and saving for retirement. Work hard and be independent. I have worked since I was 15. I have invested for my retirement and hopefully taught my kids to do the same. I love him and look up to him in many ways. My grandpa was the same way, so I am sure he learned it and passed it to me and my sister.”
Tami Peterson: “Don’t take any
Del Hughes: Otis Hughes, father of 16, said, "You can't do anything about what you can't do anything about."
Councilwoman Lisa Bingham:
“Something I’ve learned from my dad is that humor is the only and best way to get through this life. As he learned from his father, “There’s nothing so bad in life...that it can’t get worse.” And gathering our family around a bowl of candy to talk and commiserate and laugh our heads off is the sort of thing that makes it all bearable.”
Councilman Seth Teague: “I
learned so much from my dad! He was a tremendous example to me of honest, hard work. When he got home from his profession as a teacher, he quickly would change clothes and begin his second job as a general contractor. He never stopped working nights and weekends to support our family and our needs. If he wasn’t working for others, he was working around the house and yard to give us a wonderful home. Whenever I was going through difficult times, he would ask me to come work with him. He could somehow listen and teach me at the same time. His rule of thumb was that focusing on honest hard work could really help you process your thoughts and emotions and help you find answers you were searching for. I’ll never forget those moments together. I sure miss him.”
wooden nickels...”
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I Found A Baby Bird, NOW WHAT? BY CHRISTY FRAZIER
For many years, my daughter, Lexi, volunteered for the Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center at the Ogden Nature Center and later moved to the newer location, which is now called The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah. She has an associate degree as a veterinarian technician. While volunteering, she has seen firsthand that the general public doesn’t know what to do when they find a baby bird. Most assume the baby bird was abandoned or lost and try to “help” the bird, which can have bad results. So, what do you do when you find a baby bird out on your lawn or hiding in your garden? First, you need to determine if the baby needs assistance or if it is a fledgling that is learning how to fly. When you first notice the baby bird, don’t approach it; instead, watch it for a while from a distance. Approaching the bird will cause it great stress and give the appearance it is unhealthy because it will be shaking. If the young bird is hopping around or sitting still, leave it alone. His parents are watching from a distance and will see that he is fed. If he is in immediate danger of becoming dinner for a dog or a cat, then put some gloves on (some will peck at you with their beak), gently scoop him up, and put him in a nearby bush or other sheltered area close to where you found the bird. Birds have a poor sense of smell, so its parents will not abandon it; this is an old wives’ tale. When you are gone, the baby bird will chirp and send out a signal to his parents of where he is. DO NOT give a baby bird food or water. While it seems to be human nature to want to feed a wild animal, this can do more harm than good. Not all birds eat worms, bird seed, or table scraps. Many have specific dietary needs and different ways in which they digest their food. Offering the bird the wrong diet can cause the young bird to choke, become malnourished, or even die. Some baby birds will fall out of their nests before they are ready to be on their own. If you can find the nest, put on some gloves, gently pick up the bird, and place it back into the nest.
GET HELP!
If the nest has been destroyed, construct a makeshift nest using a small container like a basket. Line the container with materials from the nest, if you can find some, or use dry grass and leaves. Place it securely on a branch, close to where the old nest used to be.
DO: • Watch from a distance to see if it really needs help.
If the bird appears to be sick, hungry, or injured, call • Use rubber your nearest wildlife or wild gloves to transfer to a safe bird rehabber. If you live place if in danger in the Northern Utah area, you can call The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of DON'T Northern Utah located in • Feed or water Ogden at 801-814-7888. They the bird also have a very informative • Try to make it a website (https://wrcnu.org/) pet with pictures and charts on what to do if you find a baby bird. There are also activities for kids. If you are looking for a scout project, their website lists many wonderful opportunities for volunteer help. Finding a baby bird creates a feeling of compassion and the need to help in most people. As much as we want to help, the best thing you can do is to simply leave the bird alone. Only intervene in minor ways if you must. Above all else, do not try to make the bird a pet; not only could you seriously harm the wild animal, it is against the law.
If you live in the Northern Utah area, you can call The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah located in Ogden at 801814-7888. They also have a very informative website (https://wrcnu. org/) with pictures and charts on what to do if you find a baby bird.
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A Race Against Time: The Pony Express BY SUE WARREN
I
>> The Pony Express lasted 18 months until the invention of the telegraph. During that time, it was the fastest way to get letters from New York to San Francisco, as advertised above.
n St. Joseph, Missouri, the curious and excited citizens had gathered at Pike's Peak Livery barn on Second Street. Precisely at 5 p.m. on April 3, 1860, the doors were thrown open and out raced a coal black horse with John W. "Billy" Richardson riding it. Flags were snapping smartly in the breeze, the crowds cheered, and a cannon boomed, and so started what was to be the short-lived Pony Express Mail Service from St. Joseph to Sacramento, California. Billy Richardson dashed his horse down the street lined with residents and visitors, threw the mochila, or fourpocket mail pouch, across the pommel of the saddle, and soon sprang from the banks of the Missouri River onto the steam ferry which would take him to the Kansas side. He'd ride slightly north, then into Nebraska. Subsequent riders would continue through Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and into California. The first trip took 9 days and 23 hours, and as the rider-not Billy by this time--arrived in Sacramento, he was greeted by tolling bells, the blare of a brass band, and more cannon booms. The businessmen who partnered to found the Pony Express,Messrs Russell, Majors, and Waddell, had to build way stations every 10 miles for a fresh horse and a sleeping and mess lodge every 80 miles, so a fresh rider could continue the trip. A rider was expected to grab the mochila and
switch horses in under two minutes. Advertisements for riders sought wiry men not over 18, under 145 lbs., preferably orphans. The riders were well paid for the time, about $100.00 a month. No wonder it cost $5.00 to send a half-ounce letter and up to $25.00 for some heavier documents. Not surprisingly, when the advent of the telegraph put the Pony Express out of business in October of 1861, the owners lost $100,000.00 on the venture. At the end of the 18-month run, a grand total of 308 trips were made, logging about 616,000 miles, with each mochila packed with up to 20 pounds of mail. The youngest rider was a lad of 11 years. Only one rider was killed outright and scalped, as most riders could out-run Indian ponies. Many men, however, were killed while manning the way stations. One local Utah connection, recently discovered, was a Kaysville man named James Larkins who, at age 17 or 18, was a Pony Express rider on the section of the trail from Salt Lake City to Iosepa, now a ghost town, in the Skull Valley area of the Utah Territory, about 75 miles southwest of Salt Lake City in Tooele County. After saving his money, he eventually invested in sheep and property in Kaysville and became quite wealthy.
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This article was written by Sue Warren, a Syracuse Museum Volunteer who has since passed away. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of all volunteers who work to preserve and share these stories that help us see where we’ve been. This is further evidence that how we spend our life can make an impact long after we are gone. -Hailey Minton June 2020 | syracuseconnection.com 15
EVERYDAY HEROES THE INDIVIDUALS WORKING TO MEET THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BY RYAN SPELTS
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s we prepared for this June publication, we had to face the reality that this June would look much different from June in past years. Many of the community events that make the summer so exciting and wonderful have been cancelled or seriously altered to hopefully keep our communities safe. Things are different, and we had a chance to reflect on some of our everyday heroes who have been called upon to face a challenging landscape of new work regulations, schedules, and realities. Some businesses and jobs were deemed essential, meaning that they were asked to keep working while others were asked to stay home. To me, as a small business owner, I knew my business was essential to my family and to my employees and their families, but it wasn’t essential to help society continue to function during a scary time. I respect and honor all professions and believe that each of you reading this are essential; however, I also have a sister who is married to a doctor. He was in a meeting early on with a man who had returned from Italy and had no symptoms. He was diagnosed a couple days later as positive for COVID-19 and immediately had to inform everyone he had close contact with that they could be infected. This put hundreds of people at risk, including my brother-in-law, who was put in quarantine. He was quarantined in his own house with his wife and three children. What a scary situation. I didn’t have to face anything nearly as scary. We know that many of you faced these scary situations, and we honor you for being the brave and the strong. We are grateful for you! Last month, we wanted to highlight the positives of the pandemic as many were required to stay home or had to make a new workspace at their home. It changed our routines and made things a little hectic with kids. However, the porch pictures we took brightened our moods, and new ways of communicating for work and with family added some joy to an otherwise dark time. We noticed our kids were less stressed, more kind, and overall easier to get along with (yes, we have teenagers). At the same time, we started to look around our community and look at those people who have been most impacted by the pandemic and who had to rise to the occasion to meet our community’s needs. To us, they are heroes. Maybe they are not masked in leotards
and capes, but heroes nonetheless. This is by no means a comprehensive list of the heroic people and professions we have in our community, instead, it is just a sampling of how the virus has impacted many of your friends and neighbors.
MEDICAL COMMUNITY We started with the medical community, since they are on the front lines of this battle. Interestingly enough, the medical industry was, for the most part, very slow during the first part of the pandemic; not the COVID-19 task forces at hospitals, but almost any other medical sector was slow and somewhat scary for workers, many of whom were furloughed or laid off. Some who had the proper qualifications were reassigned to be part of the task forces for testing for and treating COVID-19 cases. Imagine going to work each day having to face a major communicable disease that is raging across the globe. You are the one who is front and center. You work at the place where the sick come to find help and hopefully not to spread the disease. These women and men were, and still are, faced with a seriously scary scenario. On the other hand, they also had to worry that those who had other medical problems and who were not willing to come to the hospital or doctor’s office for fear of the disease. An emergency room administrator at Ogden Regional Hospital said her own family member didn’t come into the hospital until two hours after chest pain began, putting him a risk of death by heart attack. This administrator said that people are so scared of dying due to the coronavirus, that they might die from a different problem. In reality, hospitals and clinics are some of the safest places in our communities. Dr. Sarah Smith at Tanner Clinic says that they immediately implemented drastic changes to protocol. Some of these changes will stay in place, even after the scare of the pandemic eases. For one, when someone is sick and comes to the clinic, they are asked to stay in the car and a technician will come and diagnose or administer a test to them in the parking lot. This keeps the sick and healthy separated. That way, someone who is in the clinic for a wellness visit or a non-communicable problem isn’t exposed to someone who might have the flu or strep.
IMAGINE GOING TO WORK EACH DAY HAVING TO FACE A MAJOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE THAT IS RAGING ACROSS THE GLOBE. YOU ARE THE ONE WHO IS FRONT AND CENTER.
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As you might imagine, regulations have "IT'S LIKE WE'RE long required that ALL IN OUR hospitals, medical centers, and clinics FIRST YEAR OF be very clean and TEACHING. THE sanitary; however, they are even more HARDEST PART IS vigilant and have NOT BEING WITH put extra guards in THE KIDS AND place to make sure the centers are clean SEEING THEM." in order to help the healthy stay healthy. They say that, actually, now it is safer to come in than it ever has been before. Another front-line industry is the paramedics and firefighters. These brave men and women are out there facing the unknown every day. I spoke with the Roy City Fire Department and asked how things have changed for them. They said that, at first, there were way less emergency calls because people were staying home. Far fewer car accidents and other emergencies were happening. Things eventually picked back up, and new regulations were in place for firefighters. There were already some protections in place, but more protection is now required.
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Interestingly, I happened to pull up just after a car accident happened in Ogden. I was at the light when the paramedics pulled up, and I waited for them to get situated. I watched as the firefighters got out of the truck, pulled off their hats, put on masks, then put the hat back on, and then gloves, before they could approach the accident. Those few seconds of delay, though necessary to the safety of the emergency professionals, could be scary for an injured person. It is the new reality and necessary to keep one another safe.
CRISIS CENTERS
Another industry that has been greatly impacted by the pandemic is the Crisis resources like the YCC Family Crisis Centers. There has been a significant increase in demand for their services but a significant decrease in funding. Many foundations have redirected their funds towards the virus battle, leaving crisis centers short on funding. However, the great increase in stress during a time like this creates many situations where abuse can happen. Margaret Rose said that they have been there 27/7, answering the call to help prevent and protect those who are victims of abuse. People may be home more, out of work, and kids are out of school. This, combined with the fear that is natural when someone faces the possibility of getting a deadly disease, is the perfect storm for
abuse. The employees at these centers are committed, and as one center director said, “Hope hasn’t been cancelled here!”
FOOD SUPPLY
We also know that food has been somewhat of an issue for many in our community. There was the natural response of some to go and stock up on groceries and supplies. There are others who didn’t have the means to do so and were then faced with a job loss, even if it was temporary. Food became a struggle. Grocery stores were deemed essential, and these workers didn’t get to stay home. Some quit their jobs out of fear of catching the virus at work, and stores were faced with record shortages in workers, yet record-smashing demand for their services. One Wal-Mart director said that he had hired 90+ people in the past two months. The good thing is that food was available. He said that, though food was flying off the shelves, they were receiving 6-8 trucks every day. They would stock the shelves as quickly as they could and then repeat the same thing every day. He also noticed that kid’s entertainment items were in short supply. Trampolines, sidewalk chalk, and bikes were impossible to keep in stock because everyone’s kids were home and in need of entertainment. He would get a truck with 100+ bikes on it, and
they would be sold in a day or two. All this was happening as workers faced down the fear of a rapidly spreading disease. As communities grappled with making sure that there was food available, one local company set up a food exchange. Advanced Armor, with offices in Ogden and productions facilities in several places in the US, converted a local warehouse into a food exchange called the Tri-City Exchange. They receive donations and give food away for free. With several hundred visitors a day, people come to get much needed food, they ask that people bring something in exchange, even if it is a bag of noodles. The exchange is still open, and someone can take what they need or drop off donations. Another group helping out are food service professionals at our schools. Some would call them “Lunch Ladies”, we call them heroes. The schools are giving out hundreds of meals per day. At Weber High School, they were providing 1,100 meals per day. Many of the vehicle occupants are in tears when they are given the food for their families. These are people who have never in their lives needed help or assistance, and yet, due to layoffs at their jobs, don’t have the food they need. The Syracuse Child Nutrition Workers, AKA Lunch Ladies, have played their part in getting food into the homes of hungry students as times have changed. The work has changed quite a
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bit for them over the last few months. When students started online work from home, they started serving meals to go. This means instead of dishing up a plate and handing it to a student, the lunch ladies needed to find ways to package the food so it could make it home without ending up all over the back seat of the car! This requires a lot more work at the hands of the lunch ladies. “It’s a different way of serving than what we’re used to,” one worker said. The crews work together to prepare the meals, package them, take them outside, and hand them to families as they stop by. It doesn’t matter if it’s sweltering hot or rainy and cold. These lunch ladies are out there doing their best to serve their community. Many of them say seeing the kids is the most rewarding part of their job. They really appreciate all the gratitude that is expressed from kids and their parents. These meals come at zero cost to families who might be struggling to make things work financially, and the lunch ladies see the difference a couple free meals a day makes on stressed parents. The highlight of the day for the workers and kids seems to be when the kids pick up their food each day.
MANUFACTURERS
Large manufactures have also been impacted. Locally, we have Petersen Inc., one of the largest small businesses in America. Petersen Inc. is a world class advanced manufacturer, and a precision machining facility located in Ogden, Utah and Pocatello, Idaho. They provide services to the nuclear, aerospace, defense, entertainment, and mining industriesjust to name a few. With each industry being impacted by COVID-19 differently, Petersen Inc. has made many safetyrelated changes to proactively protect their employees, families, clients, and the community. The changes better facilitate social distancing and ensure that employees work in a clean environment. Examples of Petersen Inc.’s focus to encourage social distancing are staggering breaks and shifts, minimizing the amount of people in a centralized area, implementing “work at home” standards for office personnel, and enforcing the 1 rider per vehicle policy. To keep areas clean and safe, daily cleaning responsibilities have been increased, new access areas have been opened to the plant that require zero touch to enter, and supervisors have been provided disinfectants to clean each work area and tooling throughout the day. As the global landscape continues to change due to this pandemic, so will Petersen Inc. change to ensure they are providing a safe environment for their employees while striving to exceed their customers’ expectations.
BANKING
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with how best to help businesses survive this unprecedented time. We filled out multiple applications for relief funds, which were subsequently changed because of the regulations coming down from elected officials. When the finally asked us to reach out to our financial institution directly for help with the Paycheck Protection Program, we called Wasatch Peaks Credit Union. Wasatch Peaks has typically closed 5-10 business loans per month during normal times. They have 3 employees in that department. During the crisis, with the PPP loans, they had to borrow 8 to 10 staff members from other departments to help them close 300 loans in about 30 days. They worked long, grueling hours. I received emails from their department, often at 11p.m., regarding details of my loan. So much for banker’s hours! Wasatch Peaks said their motivation to work so hard came from the desire they have to help local small businesses keep their doors open and their employees paid. We have all heard of many large businesses getting PPP loans. Wasatch Peaks was here to help our community’s small business get PPP loans and assistance that they needed. They also made the decision to offer Credit Union members additional COVID-19 assistance programs. No-fee skip-apayment, payment forbearance, and low-rate personal loans where possible.
TEACHERS
Finally, we talked to some local teachers. Some would think that their job had become easier. Stay at home, hold a few zoom calls with the kids, and just take it easy. Melissa talked to one of our children’s teachers and she said: “It’s like we’re all in our first year of teaching. We’re all in the same boat. No one to look to and learn from. It was hard coming up with ways to help parents teach without overwhelming them. The hardest part is not being with the kids and seeing them. It’s been a lot more work than teaching at school and not working oneon-one with them. You miss them. I miss my kids, teaching them without being with them. My advice to parents is to do your best and what you can. You don’t want to get to the point where your kids hate it. Help them feel safe and like everything is going to be ok. Make the learning fun. There are many more of you who would easily fit into these categories of being heroes, and we thank you. This is crazy. Our world came to a virtual standstill, yet these heroes were as busy as before, and, in some cases, much busier. Today, things are looking better and better. Utah has been thankfully much less impacted than places like New York. We are slowly coming back to life. I don’t like traffic, but, for the first time in my life, I am grateful to be slowed down a bit by more and more of us on the road again. We are grateful to be part of your life and to take a small role in helping bring attention to these wonderful women and men who have so long been heroes in our lives.
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From preschool to high school, students have had to adapt to online learning while at home. Presenting a challenge to parents and in the face of
a global pandemic, parents have scrambled to figure out how to make sure their children are meeting their educational goals and are intellectually stimulated while at home. This article takes a stab at figuring out how to keep students intellectually stimulated while simultaneously getting them ready for the next school year. To answer this, I decided to ask the experts. Jeanne Lester, Speech Therapist at Majestic Elementary, said that one of the best ways to keep students on their A game is by doing things that are enjoyable for the whole family. A scavenger hunt up Waterfall Canyon, a puzzle, or simply playing Slap Jack are great ways to stimulate them intellectually with fun games, and at the same time, involve the entire family. To keep students on track with their educational goals, Lester continued, “It’s just as easy as sending a quick email to the student’s teacher to see if there is any work or fun things that they can do over the summer to get them ready for the fall. Next year could look very different than normal, so it is important that teachers, students, and parents are open to change and willing to work together to make sure that the students are where they need to be.” Next, I looked to my high school math teacher, Angie Carrier at Weber High, to find best practices for students to ensure their academic success next year. She said that given the unknown circumstances of next year, it is important to stay on top of students’ educational goals through other resources. For her own kids and her students, she recommends parents use Khan Academy, a free, online and fun resource that has lessons across disciplines, “Learning is still so important, and Khan Academy can help fill in gaps where they missed instruction from the final quarter of school.” Carrier then said that it is really easy to fall into a gap because the time at home has felt like an extended summer break, so it’s really important to stay on top of their educational goals for their success next year. Students need to be mentally healthy in order to perform well educationally. Danielle Short, counselor at Majestic Elementary, said that the best way to keep students mentally healthy to ensure their academic success is to keep a routine. She continued, “The days are mixing together and students are confused. Although it may look a little different with social distancing and quarantine, keeping a routine is the number one recommended thing to ensure the mental health of your 22 syracuseconnection.com | June 2020
students.” She also said that it WORKING AS A TEAM is important that parents are managing their own anxiety, "It is important that “Children get a lot of cues teachers, students, from their parents, so it is and parents are open so important that parents to change and willing make sure that they are to work together to mentally healthy.” Keeping healthy, both mentally and make sure that the physically, is paramount in students are where the educational success of they need to be.” students. -Jeanne Lester, Speech Therapist at Majestic Elementary Parent of three and North Ogden local, LaTonya Jackson, is a testament to the struggle that parents are encountering, but also how to integrate intellectually stimulating activities (such as bike riding) into her family’s schedule. Aware that she is not a teacher and despite a lack of motivation caused by the pandemic, she’s been able to homeschool them using Imagine Learning. She said that maintaining a school schedule has assisted her in providing education and stimulating activities for her children. During this unprecedented time, some form of normalcy is comforting. Keeping a routine can help the whole family stay mentally healthy, which allows students to meet their educational goals. Educators in our area assert that the best ways to get students ready for the next school year are activities centered on keeping students intellectually stimulated and using our resources to help our students be the best they can be.
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onnection Publishing was pleased to feature Annette Judd in our Women in Business issue in March of this year. She works hard and is always busy serving her community. She listens to her intuition in order to help people in the best way possible, and this is her “Magic Touch”. “If I talked to 100 people, my goal would be to help 100 people. They wouldn’t all need to buy or sell a house. I want to help them with whatever they need.”
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Her work in Real Estate is closely tied to her love of community and helping others. “If I talked to 100 people, my goal would be to help 100 people. They wouldn’t all need to buy or sell a house. I want to help them with whatever they need.” Annette is very focused on having a great network. She wants to be able to help clients and friends get great service, whether they need a plumber, an electrician, or any sort of service for their home. Creating friendships is the best part of her business. She wants all her clients to feel comfortable
enough with her that they can call her and ask for help if they need it. One of Annette’s projects has been creating the Judd Homes 5 Star Referral Network. This is a listing of the best local businesses, who do great work. Only people she has personally worked with before, or come directly referred are allowed into the network. She is creating this listing as a service to her clients, so that when homes need repairs or maintenance, she knows who to call. Local community connection is very important to Annette’s work. She knows the area well as she helps clients with Real Estate. She prefers to work with clients in her own area because she knows everything that is happening there. She knows what the building plans are for spaces that are now empty, so she’s able to give people an idea of what the neighborhood will be like in the future. Annette’s best advice for home-owners is to constantly care for, and maintain your home. If you are thinking of selling some
time in the future, don’t save up all the projects until that time. Work on them as you go. One of the services she can provide is a Real Estate Review. Annette can walk through your home and take a look at your home as a potential buyer would. She will look at everything with fresh eyes, and suggest things that could be fixed. For example, touch up the paint on the casing around your front door. Make sure all electrical outlets are covered. As homeowners, we get used to the little imperfections in our homes and we don’t see them anymore. If you’re preparing to sell your home, it’s a great idea to have a professional walk through. Small inexpensive fixes can make a big difference. If you have a potential buyer walking through, having your house look like it’s not in good repair can cost you the sale. And keeping up on the maintenance is the best way to keep your home in top shape. Talk to Annette today and experience the “Magic Touch” for yourself.
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+ RECIPES
SUMMER FAVORITES from our staff! Whose excited for sunny days, flip flops & BBQs? We are! Our staff here at Connection Publishing love to cook! Here are some of our favorites we're cooking up this summer.
Trout recipes even kids will say “YES!” to eating RECIPE & PHOTOS BY RHETT LONG
Do your kids like to catch fish, but not eat them? Reading this may change things. While our kids like to fish, until recently, the filets were all mine. So, my wife and I created four simple recipes to cook trout and inspire our kids to try them. And, much to their surprise, they liked them. Well, the barbecue version, mostly. A recent trip to Cold Springs Trout Farm in North Ogden was a fun daddy-daughter excursion. We made memories and caught our dinner for only $16. They even filet them for you. Bon Appétit! Barbecue and Teriyaki Trout Do not overthink it. Use the kind of barbecue sauce your kids like the best. Brush your favorite sauce over the filet, sprinkle with a little pepper, and grill the trout skin-side down on aluminum foil at medium heat for about
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20 minutes. The length of time really depends on the thickness of your filets. Do the same with the teriyaki sauce. Both go well with steamed rice and a side of veggies. Smoked Trout The smoked filets go in the smoker with salt and pepper and sweet smoking wood chips - apple or cherry are both good. I smoked our fish for about 35 minutes at 190 degrees. Lemon Garlic Trout The last and favorite of the adults is easy-peasy. Lay the filets skin-side down on a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to cover the fish. Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper, add freshly minced garlic (I used one clove for a large filet), line the filet with slices of lemon, and put a skinny pat of butter on each lemon slice. Then, fold the edges to create a tent and put it on the grill. Leave it over medium heat until you hear it boil. Clean up is a breeze.
Shrimp Tacos & Baja Sauce RECIPE & PHOTO BY HAILEY MINTON
1 pound medium shrimp, shelled, deveined, and uncooked, cut into thirds 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning 2 Tablespoons lime juice 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons oil Toppings: 1 avocado diced 12 corn tortillas 2 cups purple cabbage, shredded 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 lime 1/2 bunch finely chopped cilantro BAJA SAUCE: 1/4 cup mayo 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 teaspoon finely chopped cilantro 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seafood seasoning 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Squares RECIPE & PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS
We love sharing our favorite family recipes. This one belonged to Ryan’s Grandma, Thelma Dudley Wolsey. She was the most beautiful and loving lady. Have you ever had a recipe that is tied to a memory of someone you love? This is one of ours. Grandma was such a good cook. 1 c. white karo syrup 1 c. sugar 1 c. peanut butter (crunchy) 6 c. Rice Krispies 7 oz. can marshmallow cream 2 c. semi sweet chocolate chips Cook the Karo syrup, sugar, and peanut butter in a pot until melted (not too long or they get too hard). Pour over 6 cups of Rice Krispies in a bowl and mix. Spread mixture onto a buttered cookie sheet or cake pan. Add a layer of marshmallow cream on top. Melt 2 cups of semi sweet chocolate chips and spread over marshmallow cream. Eat while the chocolate is soft or hours later when it has hardened. We like both ways. So yummy!
In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, taco seasoning, garlic, and 2 Tablespoons of the lime juice. Toss to coat. Heat oil in a large skillet until hot. Add the shrimp mixture. Cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Remove shrimp from skillet and place on a plate. Cook remaining juices in skillet for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Return shrimp to skillet and stir to coat. Remove from heat. Assemble your tacos as desired!
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Harmonic LED Light Therapy BY ANN PARK
Like many of you, I’m very interested in health and wellness, and this was something that I had never tried before. But it turns out that light therapy has been around for a long time. It’s cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use to increase circulation and relieve pain associated with the following:
• Muscle/Joint Aches and Stiffness • Tendonitis • Injury and Wounds • Back Pain • Arthritis • Muscle Spasms and Strains • Neuropathy
Feel Yourself Shine Experience harmonic light therapy for radiant health in mind, body, and spirit.
• Repetitive Use Injury Massage Therapist, Jayna Moser, has her array of lights set up in her home office in Roy. I filled out a quick page of paperwork and took a seat in a comfy recliner for the session. She placed a light panel on my back and one on my stomach, chest, and head, and a special light mask on my face. The light won’t damage your eyes, but it’s recommended to keep your eyes shut during the session. At first, it seems really bright, but I adjusted quickly. She placed headphones on my ears with a guided meditation to go with the light therapy. I noticed that I felt very calm and super relaxed. All my stress disappeared. The session lasted about 20 minutes. I asked lots of questions because the whole thing was new to me. Of course, I wanted to know if the lights would be hot or burn my skin. They won’t tan your skin or sunburn you. I found that they feel pleasantly warm, like sitting on the beach. I wondered if I needed to wear anything specific for my session. Jayna told me that any comfy clothes will do, although it’s actually easier for the light to penetrate light colored fabric than dark. So, I won’t wear jeans next time. It’s also best to hydrate before and after your session. I thought it was interesting that the lights can pulse at different frequencies in order to support different areas of the body. There’s an entire book indexing which frequencies to use for which purposes: Electroherbalism Frequency Lists 3rd Edition by Brian McInturff (available for free online or from Amazon). Studies show that light therapy supports your cells by giving them more energy and oxygen. It helps support your body’s
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production of nitric oxide, which improves your circulation and collagen, which any of us past the age of 21 know is important. Ladies, it’s even been FDA cleared to treat fine lines! Light therapy can increase the alkalinity of your body and promote cell regeneration — all good news for our health. The best part is that you can schedule a session and try this out for yourself. The first session is FREE! Contact Jayna Moser at 801-856-6870 to reserve your complementary session!
“The medicine of the future is light. We are healing ourselves with that which is our essence.” – Jacob Liberman, OD, PhD
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