Syracuse Connection June 2022

SYRACUSE CONNECTION

SUMMER BUCKET LIST! We’ve got some fun ideas to add to your summer for adults and kids!

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Kid-Approved SNACK RECIPES Our JUNE CALENDAR is packed with great local events!

June 2022

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CONNECTIONPUBLISHING Syracuse Connection is published monthly by Connection Publishing© www.syracuseconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com | (801) 624-9652 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristina Case

T

he best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. We all want the mature tree that provides cooling shade, sustaining oxygen, and beauty to our surroundings.

The next best time to plant a tree is today. We act to make change and it may be the next generation that actually experiences the fullness of efforts we begin now.

I spoke to a landscape professional recently and he expressed a concern that Utah could lose a million trees due to drought, but we may not know it for a couple of years. The thought was that many people are resigned to the idea that we cannot sustain a lawn through ongoing drought and give up. Grass may grow in a year, but trees often take time to wither and won’t bounce back if we don’t give them at least minimum effort continually.

WRITERS Hailey Minton Ryan Spelts Melissa Spelts Jenny Goldsberry Mayor Dave Maughan Kristina Case Aaron Byington Kim Crook AD DESIGN Robert Dodd Abigail Rigby Crystal Rappleye Hyrum Rappleye

“Like trees our businesses provide benefits to everyone: tax dollars, services, and jobs.”

The advice on trees is that we can save this resource and investment with just a little water a week. 10 minutes of water at the point where the branches extend could keep a tree alive. How sad it would be for those with the investment of years of tree growth to learn in a year or two that drought killed off trees for which we didn’t provide care because it took time for them to demonstrate the withering effects they have suffered over time.

EDITORS Hailey Minton Brittany Carroll Kassie Baker

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Like our trees, parts of our city could use that regular small nourishment to sustain.

Also, like trees our businesses provide benefits to everyone: tax dollars, services, and jobs. Do we take the time to frequent them even like a slow drip watering? Do we let a business wither and die over a couple of years because we could save a dollar here and now, but ultimately end up paying two later in taxes and gas?

News, contests, photos from readers and lots more! We love hearing from you! @SyracuseConnection @syracuseconnectionutah

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Trees and Other Things Need to be Nourished

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The pandemic has been a difficult challenge for many people in many different ways. Like a tree, a business may not show the withering for a few years. That time a local business went without nourishment may not have killed it on the spot, but it just wasn’t strong enough to survive those challenges over time. My hope is we are careful during this time of drought to literally save our trees because you can’t replace a mature tree overnight. I also hope we will do what we can to help save our businesses in the city. They don’t grow or mature overnight either. Just a little regular nourishment does impact a city with taxes and opportunity. It may take patience to help a business blossom too.

Thanks for doing you part to save both.

Mayor Dave Maughan

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The Connection Publishing Team We asked the CP team this question:

What is on your summer BUCKET LIST? Ryan Spelts Owner/Publisher Melissa Spelts Owner Rhett Long Sales VP

“I would like to go to This is the Place, Heritage Park.”

Kristina Case Graphic Design

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Robert Dodd Graphic Design of Roy Connection, and Ad Design

June events in our calendar!

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We’ve got snack ideas to help you feed the kids through the summer!

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CITY NEWS

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COMMUNITY Calendar of Events Students of the Month Miss Syracuse Pagaent

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A LOOK BACK Summer Games for Kids

26 RECIPES

Kid-Approved Snacks

ON OUR COVER 12 Calendar of Events 16 Summer Bucket List 26 Kid-Approved Snacks

Photo by Hailey Minton

Connect with us on social media! @SyracuseConnection @syracuseconnectionutah

Hyrum Rappleye Ad Design Crystal Rappleye Ad Design Ann Park Sales & Operation Manager Kendal Rae Jensen Sales Diane Liberator Sales Hailey Minton Writer Jenny Goldsberry Writer Jaycee Gray Writer

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Abigail Rigby Ad Design

“Starting a summer journal consisting of poems, prose, and short stories.”

Kim Crook Media Manager Brittany Carroll Editor

Questions or comments? ryan@connectionpub.com or 801-624-9652 Advertising-Danielle Arana: danielle@connectionpub.com/801-395-4640 Website: www.syracuseconnection.com

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Syracuse City Updates Your City Council at Work On May 10, the council took the following actions: 1.

Approved ordinances that should make Syracuse residents eligible for Weber Basin Conservancy’s Flip Your Strip program

2.

Authorized the sale of land within the City Center for the construction of a Café Zupas

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Accepted the tentative budget and established the FY2023 budget hearing date for June 14, 2022

4.

City construction projects approved include the following: a. Secondary reservoir, phase 1

now must install chain link fence where they border agricultural land c. Approved a mixed-use development that includes a hospital at 2000 West and SR-193 d. Authorized the movement of the previously approved hotel in a mixed-use to the West side of 2000 West and amending the development plan at the original site along 1550 West e. Amended the MXD zone text f. Created a voluntary process for pre-application consultations for those seeking zone changes

BE A PART OF MEETINGS

b. Parks maintenance facility

The city council normally meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. You can participate in council meetings by attending in person or virtually through Zoom and YouTube.

Public comment is accepted from both in-person and virtual attendees.

c. Jensen Park shoreline landscaping 5.

Amended the Syracuse Employee Recruitment and Retention Policy

6.

Land Use Issues: a. Made a technical amendment for requiring fire turnarounds b. Approved that new residential developments

Syracuse Fire Paramedic Service

BY AARON BYINGTON

care, and emergency medication administration.

Your Syracuse Fire Department was established in 1965 as a volunteer organization. Through the years, the fire department has grown along with the community to provide the best service possible in your time of need.

In 2002, Syracuse City hired fulltime firefighters and began providing ambulance transport service, staffed 24/7, with two Intermediate level EMTs: a service previously provided by the Davis County Sheriff’s Office. Now, as of April 1st, 2022, Syracuse Fire has begun providing paramedic services to our community.

The addition of paramedics to our team will compliment our current ambulance transport capabilities and provide an increased level of care for you and your loved ones.

This change in service level is a huge benefit to our community. Paramedics receive approximately 1400 hours of training, which include about 700 hours of field internship and clinical training.

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+ CITY NEWS

Syracuse City Arts Council The Syracuse City Arts Council presents

Fiona’s Fairytale Ball!

June 11th, 3-5 pm @Syracuse Jr High

The Syracuse City Arts Council would like to invite people of all ages to come for an afternoon of music and activities. Dress up as your favorite character and meet the Shrek cast! Tickets are $5 at the door or online at syracuseutaharts.org.

Shrek the Musical

July 14-18 (matinee on Saturday, July 16th at 2 p.m.) @ Syracuse High School TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Adults $12 Children $10 syracuseutaharts.org

Employee Spotlight - Heather Nielsen Our employee spotlight for this month is Heather Nielsen. Heather is a Business License Officer in the Community and Economic Development Department.

Hired in October 2021, Heather has already made waves in the city by campaigning for new software to streamline the business license application process. This saved the city time and money and made the application and renewal process easier for customers. She grew up in Kaysville and got her BS in Public Relations Communications from Weber State University. Her hobbies include anything outdoors - Heather loves to hike and rock climb; she also loves backpacking, canyoneering, and fly fishing. She enjoys traveling. Thank you for all that you do for the city, Heather!

THANK YOU all for your hard work and dedication to the city of Syracuse!

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Public Works Update Water only two days each week but never on Sunday and never on the blackout days in your area of the city. Fines will be issued to violators.

How can grass survive by watering two days each week? Keep your lawn cut at the highest setting on a mower to allow the grass to shade the soil and retain moisture longer. Watering less frequently but a little deeper will build healthy roots in plants and avoid heat stress that appears with shallowly rooted lawns. Soils four to six inches below the surface will remain moist long after the surface has dried. If you notice brown spots, check your sprinkler system and fix it before you turn up the frequency or length of irrigation. Many times, coverage problems can be fixed, and the brown spot resolved without adjusting run times. However, if your irrigation system just isn’t getting coverage, take a few minutes a couple times a week, grab a hose, and water those trouble spots by hand before simply adjusting your sprinkler controls.

Converting Let’s work together to ensure your sprinkler enough water for the season! timer to a

smart controller will allow automatic adjustments based upon weather conditions. We are all in this drought condition together. Let’s work together to be sure there is enough water to last through the rest of the season.

When mowing or applying granular fertilizer, be sure your grass clippings or fertilizer do not end up in the street, sidewalk, or driveway where they can be blown or washed into storm drains. Sweep up or blow the excess clippings or fertilizer and discard or place them back in the grass. If you hire a lawn care company, make sure they leave a clean and wellgroomed environment. Grass clippings are high in phosphorus fertilizer and have nitrogen, which are major pollutants in our waterbodies. If there are grass clippings or fertilizer in the curb, gutter, or on the streets, you may find yourself with a fine.

Flushable wipes are a common culprit of sewer backups. They do not break-down like toilet paper does. They hang up on any irregularity in the pipe flow. When just one wipe gets hung up in the flow, many more will follow, creating a blockage in no time.

Discard wipes in the trash to avoid backups in your sewer.

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+ CITY NEWS

Adult Fitness

Lots of fun programs to join!

Parks & Recreation Department

Move your body with one of our fitness classes. The FIRST ONE IS FREE!

HIGH FITNESS

When: Every Thursday Time: 9 a.m.

Cost: First class is free | $5 drop-in | 10-time punch pass for $30

STEP IT UP!

Register now for summer & fall programs!

Tackle Football

HERITAGE DAYS Events pg. 22

Registration: May 1 - June 6 Registration for Storm Football will be done online again this year. Register and pay online at www.syracuseut.gov. Parks and Recreation staff will contact you to sign up for a date and time each participant will come to the Community Center to show documentation and receive equipment. *Register participant in the grade they will be in for the 2022-2023 school year.

To complete registration, participants will need to show a recent physical, proof of medical insurance/insurance waiver, proof of grade, and proof of Syracuse residency (Syracuse City Utility Bill).

Fall Soccer

Registration: May 1 - June 26 Leagues: Little Kicks (must be 3 as of September 1, 2022), Pre-K (turning 4 as of September 1, 2022), Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th9th grade. All leagues are coed. *Register participant in the grade they will be in for the 2022-2023 school year.

Flag Football

Registration: May 1 - June 26 Leagues: 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th-9th grade, 10th-12th grade (bring your own team). *Register participant in the grade they will be in for the 2022-2023 school year.

Stay tuned for more info on upcoming programs!

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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. F ​​​ ind more info on Facebook at Syracuse Fitness Classes When: Tuesday & Friday Time: 9 a.m.

Cost: First class is free | $3 drop-in | 10-time punch pass for $20

PUMP IT UP!

Boost your metabolism and tone your muscles with resistance training. We provide hand weights and exercise balls; you just bring your own exercise mat. All skill levels are welcome. We suggest different options, so you can work at your own pace.

Where: Syracuse Community Center When: Monday & Wednesday Time: 9 a.m.

Cost: First class is free | $3 drop-in | 10-time punch pass for $20

Get involved in our city!

Board and Commission Openings The City of Syracuse has openings to serve on City Boards and Commissions.

1. Planning Commission 2. Architectural Review Committee 3. Arts Council 4. Parks Advisory Committee 5. Disaster Preparedness Committee

More Info: To read more on these boards and commissions, please check out our website: https://syracuseut.gov/246/Boards-Commissions

Apply BEFORE June 15: Apply online at https://

syracuseut.applicantpro.com/jobs/1791171.html, or send a letter of interest to Shauna Greer (sgreer@syracuseut.gov).

She will track all the interest letters so the city will have a record of those who expressed interest.

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Food Storage Ideas and Where to Get It

BY PATRICK CARROLL

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f you’ve been watching the news lately (and who hasn’t), you’ve noticed that life as we know it could change very quickly. Although we live in relative safety here in Utah, it is probable that life and, more particularly, food is about to get more expensive with inflation and sparser with supply chain disruptions. With war in Europe and droughts in the United States, now is the time to stock up.

Three areas of preparedness are essential to survive: food, water, and financial reserves. The more you have of each of these, the better off you and your family will be. So, let’s concentrate on one of these items: food.

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Online calculators can help you determine how much of specific foods and water you’ll need in case of an emergency.

Short-term Food Storage: This is food that you are used to eating each week.

These items might be called comfort food.

To build up this supply, when you go grocery shopping, buy two or more items and store the extra until you have built up a three-month supply. Think of it as your own grocery store in your pantry/ basement. In times of stress, this will allow you to eat food that is easily prepared and palatable for your family. This gives you a three-month cushion to rotate in long-term food storage that your body might not be as used to eating, such as wheat, rice, and oats.

Long-term Food Storage: This is food that can be stored for long periods of time, with or without rotation. A common storage life for these products will be 10-30 years. A good goal would be at least a year’s supply.

But how do you figure out how much your family needs and where can you buy long-term food supplies?

One resource I found online at ezprepping.com/food-storagecalculator was a food storage calculator. Here, you can calculate the amount of grains, meats, oils, beans, dairy, sugars, cooking essentials, fruits, vegetables, and water you will need to store.

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Believe me, it is more than you think, so the earlier you get going on this, the better and cheaper it will be.

Many items can be purchased at the grocery store, but I found that for ease of stacking (six #10 cans in a case), check out the home storage centers in our area. The closest one is located behind Deseret Industries in Layton, at 930 W. Hill Field Road.

Their hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9-3. Ogden and Kaysville have home storage centers with different store hours if needed.

RESOURCES

Find a Home Storage Center or browse products For a current prices and products, go to providentliving.org and search for home storage centers or call 801-3363230 for more information.

Key Community Contacts MAYOR

Syracuse City Information

Dave Maughan: 801-927-7752 dmaughan@syracuseut.gov

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Lisa W. Bingham: 801-725-2300 lbingham@syracuseut.gov Jennifer Carver: 801-430-8844 jcarver@syracuseut.gov Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.gov Seth Teague: 951-515-6423 steague@syracuseut.gov

Paul Watson: 801-750-4059 pwatson@syracuseut.gov

SYRACUSE SERVICES

Syracuse Library

Located at 1875 S 2000 W in Syracuse.

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

Job Openings

For a list of current openings with Syracuse City, hover over the Government tab and click on the ‘Employment Opportunities’ link on our main city page www.syracuseut.gov. You can also sign up for job alerts by going to that same link.

Fix-It Requests

We appreciate our citizens who help the city to be aware of issues that need to be addressed such as road repairs, street light/sign repair, park maintenance, water problems (culinary and secondary), garbage can pickup, code ordinance enforcement, and 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.

Passport Applications

Passport application processing services are offered at City Hall between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Processing takes approximately 20-30 minutes per application. Until further notice, passport acceptance services are by appointment only. Please call 801-825-1477 to schedule your appointment. 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

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City Arts Council: 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 W 1900 S Open Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed holidays City Museum: 801-614-9674 Hours: Tuesday – Friday 2-5 p.m.

Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 W 1900 S Summer hours: Mon-Thurs-6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri- 6 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sat - 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 S 3000 W Lady Lions Service & Social Club: 801-825-1752 Lions Club: 801-719-1804 Utah Lions District 28UT (open to all) Parks & Recreation: 801-614-9660 1912 W 1900 S parksandrecreation@syracuseut.gov Police Station: 801-825-4400 1751 S 2000 W Post Office: 801-614-9677 (Inside City Hall) Public Works Facility: 801-825-7235 3061 S 2400 W Utilities Department: 801-825-1477 Opt #2 Volunteer/Eagle Scout Projects: Lesley Draper 801-614-9655 ldraper@syracuseut.gov Youth Council: 801-643-8996 June 2022 | syracuseconnection.com 11

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JUNE EVENTS Senior Events Syracuse Community Center 1912 W 1900 S, Syracuse, Utah 84075 Call (801) 614-9660 #1 to register Visit www.syracuserecreation.com for more info.

If you would like to receive the Senior Citizens Newsletter via e-mail, please send your NAME and E-MAIL address to paulaj@syracuseut.gov Jun 7: Think Tuesday @ 10 a.m. FREE RSVP Jun 8: Monthly Movie: Heart of Champions @ 1 p.m. - FREE - RSVP Jun 21: Think Tuesday @ 10 a.m. FREE - RSVP | Book Club @ Syracuse Library 2 p.m. (Contact Judy Price @ 801-5497210) Jun 22: SENIORS HERITAGE DAYS LUNCHEON - Lunch, entertainment, raffle, & Bingo @ 12 p.m. ($2 / each. Must pre-register & pay by 8 p.m. on Mon., June 13).

PLEASE NOTE: No reservations are accepted after this date unless we have a cancellation. Please add your name to the Waitlist.

SENIOR YOGA Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8 a.m.

Age / Price: 50+/$1 or 60+/$0.50 (FREE with membership to the Syracuse Community Center) PICKLEBALL Tuesdays @ 9 a.m.

Thursdays @ 9 a.m.

Adults/$2 or Seniors 60+/$0.50 (FREE with membership to the Syracuse Community Center)

Fun things to do Jun 1 - Sept 5: Syracuse Island Splash Pad - FREE @ Centennial Park 10 a.m.

Jun 1 - 4: Bountiful Chalk Art Festival @ Historic Main Street in Bountiful (all day) Jun 3, 4, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, & 23 - 25: Grease the Musical @ The Ziegfeld Theater 7:30 p.m. (Admission: $25) Jun 4: Ogden Astronomical Society Public Star Party - View the sun and the dark sky through telescopes! @ The White Rock Bay / Backcountry trailhead parking lot 7 p.m.

Jun 4, 11, 18, & 25: Farmer’s Market @ Historic 25th Street 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Jun 6, 13, 20, & 27: ORI TAHITI North Star - (FREE Tahitian Dance Class) @ LDS Church Gym 9:30 a.m. (3345 W. 5200 S. Roy, UT.) More info: Search Facebook Groups - Ori North Star Jun 10 & 11: Narnia Production @ Woodland Park 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.

(Admission: $12) Jun 11: CamSTRONG 5K Fun Walk/ Run, Family 1K (Superhero Costumes Encouraged!) & Kids Carnival @ Jensen Nature Park 9 a.m.

Children’s Entrepreneur Market: Ages 5-16 @ Bountiful Town Square 10 a.m.

Jun 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, & 25: Elf Jr. The Musical @ Clearfield Community Arts Center 7:30 p.m. (Admission: $10)

Davis County Library Events It’s here! Our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading begins June 6! Check our website for details about all our Summer Reading programs at www. daviscountyutah.gov/library Children’s Summer Reading: Jun 6: Itty Bitty Ocean @ 6:30 p.m.

Jun 8: Magic of Timothy @ 3 p.m.

Jun 13: Oceans of Animals @ 6:30 p.m.

Jun 15: Creatures from the Deep @ 3 p.m.

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Air Show at the Hill Air Force Base!

Jun 18: GoodLife Market @ Farmington Station Park 12 p.m.

Children’s Entrepreneur Market: Ages 5 16 @ Heritage Park 5 p.m.

Jun 22: Birthday Cruise Night - FREE Classic Car Show @ The Burger Stop 6 p.m.

Jun 25 & 26: Warriors Over the Wasatch Air & Space Show @ Hill AFB 10:30 a.m.

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BROADWAY BOOTCAMP

Dates: Jun 13 - 24 at the Syracuse Community Center Days/Times: Mon.-Fri. 9 - 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $40 resident, $45 nonresident Kids ages 5 - 17. Kids will learn acting skills, choreography, music, backstage skills, fun theatre activities & will perform at Heritage Days on Friday evening June 24th!

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Jun 22: Sail the Seas! @ 3 p.m.

Jun 27: Oceans of Laughs @ 3 p.m.

Jun 29: Oceans of Art @ 3 p.m.

Young Adult Summer Reading: Jun 21: Whales to Scale (Young Adult Summer Reading) @ 6:30 p.m.

Branch Programs: Jun 7, 14, 21, & 28: IN-PERSON STORYTIME @ 10:30 a.m. - All Ages Jun 8, 15, 22, & 29: VIRTUAL

STORYTIME @ 10:30 a.m. - All Ages (Link: https://bit.ly/3qftb65) Jun 2: AFTER WORDS - Discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by M. Shaffer and A. Bowers @ 7 p.m.

Jun 16: AFTERNOON ART (for young adults) @ 1 p.m.

Jun 18: MINI BOOK SALE - Find bargains galore at rock bottom prices! @ 10 a.m.)

+ CITY NEWS If you are interested in volunteering to help with the Broadway Bootcamp. **Volunteers receive one child’s fee for free. Email info@syracuseutaharts.org.

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BDAC SUMMERFEST

Conversations in Culture ​In 2022, Summerfest will focus on the Andes, Native Americans, Greece, and China’s cultures! Experience folk tales, music, dance, recipes, & discussions from countries worldwide. ● Jun 6: Native American Celebration ● Jun 13: Andes Celebration ● Jun 20: Greek Celebration

Davis County Memorial Courthouse

Jun 10: Public Open House @ 28 E. State St. 1 - 6 p.m. After two years under construction, the Courthouse is finally restored to its former glory. Come and see some of the original features including marble floors, light fixtures, exposed 1890s brick walls, & more!

SYRACUSE HERITAGE DAYS June 18, & 22 - 25

Jun 18: Golf Tournament @ Glen Eagle 9 a.m. (Call 801-693-4366 to register) Miss Syracuse Pageant @ SHS 6 p.m.

Jun 22: Senior Lunch @ Community Center 12 p.m. ($2 Sign-up in advance) Jun 24: 5K Nighttime Fun Run @ Jensen Nature Park 9 p.m. (Cost: $20) Movie 1984 Ghost Busters @ Founders Park 9:30 p.m.

Jun 25: Pancake Breakfast @ Community Center 7:30 a.m.

Heritage Days Parade @ 2000 RA to Syracuse High School 9 a.m. *The following events are at Founders Park: Jun 22: Outdoor Pickleball Mixed 3.0 Tournament @ 5:30 p.m. ($30 per team; Sign up in advance) Jun 23: Children’s Night - FREE @ 6:30 p.m.

Jun 24: Celtic Dancing @ 6 p.m.

Junior Theater Summer Camp Kids Performance @ 7 p.m.

Magic Show @ 7:30 p.m.

Movie 1984 Ghost Busters @ 9:30 p.m.

Jun 24 & 25: Entertainment (all day) Vendors & Inflatable Fun Park @ 11 a.m.

Jun 25: Car Show @10 a.m.

Cornhole Tournament @ 12 p.m.

Arts Council Jazz Band @ 3 p.m.

Arts Council Shrek Performance @ 4 p.m.

Spikeball Tournament @ 4 p.m. (Sign up at utahroundnet.com/Syracuse) NOA Polynesia (Fire Dancers) @ 5 p.m.

Lonely Hearts Band @ 7 p.m.

Article 15 Rock Band @ 8:45 p.m.

Fireworks @ 10 p.m.

Jun 27: China Celebration **All Celebrations @ Bountiful Davis Arts Center 7 - 9 p.m.

Interested in participating as a Performer, Artist, Presenter, or Vendor? Contact Kristen Alley: kristen@bdac.org - 801-295-3618

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Syracuse City

Heritage Days

Fun for whole fa the mily

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, JUNE 18

Golf Tournament Glen Eagle @ 9 a.m. shotgun start Call Glen Eagle to register: (801) 773-4653 Miss Syracuse Pageant Syracuse High School @ 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Senior Luncheon (60+, pre-register) Syracuse Community Center @ 12 p.m.

(June 22 cont’d) Outdoor Pickleball Mixed 3.0 Tournament Founders Park @5:30 p.m. $30 per team, pre-register

THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Children’s Night Founder’s Park @ 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Free admission, food trucks on-site

Outdoor Pickleball Mixed 3.5 Tournament Founders Park @5:30 p.m. $30 per team, pre-register

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Inflatable Fun Park @ 5 p.m.

Community Center @ 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

All events at Founders Park Vendors Booth’s @ 5 p.m.

Pickleball Mixed 4.0 @ 5:30 p.m. (pre-register) Junior Theater Kids @ 5:30 p.m.

Celtic Dancing @ 6 p.m.

Pizzicato Strings @ 7 p.m.

Family Magic Show @ 7:30 p.m.

Ghost Buster Characters @ 8:15 p.m.

Family Movie Night @ dusk, 1984 Ghost Buster Moonlight Fun Run @ 9:30 p.m. (pre-register) @ Jensen Park

Pancake Breakfast Parade

2000 WRA to Syracuse High School @ 9 a.m.

The following events are all at Founders Park Classic Car show @ 10 a.m.

Vendors and Inflatable Fun Park @ 11 a.m.

Corn Hole Tournament @ 12 p.m.

Arts Council Jazz Band @ 3 p.m.

Arts Council Shrek Performance @ 4 p.m.

Spikeball Tournament @ 4 p.m.

NOA POLYNESIA (with 2 fire dancers) @ 5:00 p.m.

Concert in the Park (Lonely Hearts Band @ 7 p.m., Article 15 @ 8:30 p.m.)

Fireworks @ 10:00 pm.

For more detailed information visit our website at www.syracuseut.gov/221/Parks-Recreation

LOCATIONS & ADDRESSES

Founders Park– 1700 South 1904 West Community Center– 1912 West 1900 South Jensen Park -3176 S Bluff Rd. Syracuse High School– 665 South 200 West

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Summer Bucket List This year’s Bucket List is brought to you by Lava Hot Springs.

BY HAILEY MINTON

For this summer’s bucket list, we wanted to highlight rock climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, and archery. These activities capitalize on the unique geographic features of living in Utah. The highest level of these activities are catered to adults, but any age can have fun at a more appropriate level. Keep in mind that any kid is going to need a willing adult to spearhead these activities. We also have a fun list of activities just for kids to get your own summer bucket list started!

Mountain Biking It wasn’t until now, in my late twenties, that I got into Mountain Biking. The experience delivers a similar thrill to downhill skiing and snowboarding.

Everything is constantly changing when riding in the mountains during the spring, summer, and fall months. One week, you can pedal alongside fields of wildflowers, another week, you can breathe that decomposing leaf air as you pedal through tunnels of fall leaves. You get to 16 syracuseconnection.com | June 2022

see more country in less time compared to hiking, and I think it is a lot of fun to navigate the technical aspects of the trails.

Since we live in an area with a lot of different trail users, it’s important to know trail etiquette before you jump on your bike. The International Mountain Bike Association has a general rule that has been around since the 70s: Bikers yield to horses and foot traffic, and descending riders yield to climbing riders. However,

some areas have trails that are marked as downhill mountain biking only.

The Ogden Parkway paved trail has some fun dirt trails that connect with it. North Fork Park has a network of trails I’m looking forward to checking out. You can also check out Snowbasin, Powder Mountain, and the Bonneville Shoreline trails.

TIP: Looking for trails nearby? Use the Mountain Biking Project app to find one near you that is suited to your skill level.

Rock Climbing Whether you’re trying it for the first time, have gone to a climbing gym a few times, or you’re a seasoned climber, rock climbing is fun for all skill levels. The sport requires some education, but once you have the skills and gear, the top of the route is the limit! My husband and I love rock climbing because once you invest money in the gear you need, it’s free to climb outside (most of the time). It’s an amazing way to explore an area, whether you live there or visit a new place.

Especially in Utah, there are places to rock climb almost anywhere you travel. It is an exhilarating, challenging, and physically demanding activity.

My husband and I love taking our nieces and nephews out

with us to let them experience the highs and lows of it. If you think this sport is scary or dangerous, we both think the risk in driving a car is substantially higher than it is for rock climbing (with the right equipment and skill, that is).

The climbing community is usually really great, inclusive, and supportive. It’s always fun to be climbing at the same wall with strangers. When you see someone else overcome a challenge, it feels like you won a little bit too!

There’s always more you can learn with rock climbing. Right now, my husband and I want to learn how to multi-pitch climb.

That means you climb up a bigger wall part way, then your belay partner climbs up behind

you. Once you get to the top of that first pitch, you start over again and climb up the next pitch. There are a lot of things you need to know to go rock climbing: building an anchor, belaying, rope management, not to mention the technique it takes to actually climb the wall. There are a lot of ways to become educated. You can reach out to your friend who climbs and ask to go climb with them or take a class through one of the climbing gyms or Weber State. Weber State has some affordable clinics they host over the summer. Check out their website if you want the confidence that comes by being trained by a skilled instructor. www.weber.edu/outdoor/onsite-clinics

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Backpacking In 2019, I hiked a relatively small section of the Pacific Crest Trail: a trail running from the border of Mexico, through California, Oregon, and Washington, and ending at the border of Canada. The entire trail is 2,650 miles, and I hiked 314 of them. I found that after about the first 50 miles or so, I started to get into a groove that helped me see the draw of long-distance backpacking.

The wilderness, solitude, friends I made along the way, scenery, sore muscles, and wildlife made it unforgettable. Facing physical, mental, and logistical challenges that aren’t a part of everyday life was invigorating, and I highly recommend the experience of doing a long backpacking trip. There are other trails in the US: the Appalachian Trail on the East Coast, the Continental Divide trail through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, along with a few others.

Utah is home to the Highline trail in the Uintas, which spans 104 miles.

You may have heard of backpacking to King’s Peak, which is a side trail option along the Highline Trail route. There are other trails like the La Verkin Creek Trail in Zion National Park that runs 14 miles or Bryce Canyon’s Under the Rim Trail that spans 23 miles or Paria Canyon Backpacking Trail in the Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness at 38 miles. There is something liberating about carrying everything you need to survive on your back and reestablishing “home” every night.

Planning meals for backpacking is different from any other type of meal planning you’ve done. You count calories but in the opposite way of what society is used to. More densely packed calories equals more energy for the weight you’re carrying. Cliff bars, tortilla roll up with a tuna packet, snickers bars, oatmeal 18 syracuseconnection.com | June 2022

packets, dehydrated bananas, pineapple and mango, nuts, and beef jerky were some of my staples.

Meals where you just add water are ideal because it means less weight to pack around. I really loved the Good To-Go meals, and my favorite was their Herbed Mushroom Risotto.

Backpackers know that gear can make or break a trip, especially when carrying extra weight wears on your feet and joints over the long haul.

These are my top three picks that I think make the biggest difference: A Sawer water filter. When going for long distances, you need to filter water as you go. These filters are very light weight and screw onto water bottles. Most people used the disposable Smart Water containers for them. They are lighter weight, and you can easily squeeze them to filter your water. Bring two bottles so one will be the dirty water that is pre-filtered, and the other one can hold filtered water. On cold nights, just make sure you keep your filter in your sleeping bag with you. If it freezes, it’s ineffective.

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Injinji wool toe socks. I always do long hikes in two layers of wool socks, with these toe socks as my base layer. These do a phenomenal job of preventing blisters, and many other hikers on the PCT loved them just as much as I did.

A warm sleeping bag and a comfortable backpacking sleeping pad. I have the Big Agnes Roxy Ann bag and the Big Agnes 20 x 72 x 4 Insulate Q-core Sleeping pad. There are lots of good options out there at a variety of price points. Being comfortable at night is important to me, so I went with this gear even though it was a little more on the pricey side. Trust me, it only takes one uncomfortable night to make good sleeping gear worth it.

Photo by Hailey Minton

Archery BY: JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Archery is a fun, competitive sport that requires strength and focus.

Anyone can give it a try, and you’ll find it’s much simpler than shooting, because there isn’t a license or registration needed to use a bow and arrow. The two sports are very similar in set up and practice.

When it comes to target practice, get either field or bullet point arrows. Even though these are mostly meant for targets and very small game, they’re still dangerous, so be careful with them.

You’ll want a target, which you can rent ready-made or can create your own with a bale of hay. You’ll also want a back stop to keep wayward arrow from flying too far. This is accomplished with an old rug or quilt hung behind the target. Make sure it’s significantly wider and taller than the target for best effect.

If you’re in a group playing archery, communication is key. Always notify other archers when you’re about to shoot. Never shoot an arrow straight up, from an extremely long distance, or when you can’t see where you’re shooting. When it comes time to gather the arrows, which have hopefully hit your target, notify other archers to put down their bows so the path is clear for the clean up.

Photo courtesy of Vanessa Wilson

If you want to learn archery to bowhunt someday, you’ll first need a hunting education and license from the state of Utah. For small game, use a judo or blunt point. When it comes to big game, you’ll need a broadhead point, which is banned from most archery ranges. There’s even a point especially for fishing.

Utah provides a free bowhunting education, but it’s not necessary to hunt. There’s no minimum age requirement, and you pay only when you pass the bowhunting exam.

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ids K SUMMER

Join a library reading program: Find a book to read together as a family, e.i. Harry Potter, Charlottes Web, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, etc.

BUCKET LIST

BY MELISSA SPELTS

I like to sit down with my family and come up with a summer bucket list. It’s fun to hear what crazy ideas my kids come up with. I usually think, if we can, we will do it. Sometimes I have to say, “be brave and try,” think rope swings! On the right are things that have been on our summer bucket list that might help get your ideas flowing.

“Thank you so much for creating this list. My girls

loved it! We got out and did activities that we otherwise wouldn’t have. I hope you do it again next year.”

-Vanessa Wilson

Monday “fun” day: do something fun with your kids on this day every week (choose a day that works best for you).

You could do crafts, challenges, or a sport.

Go swimming at the lake, swimming pool, or aquatic center.

Picnic at a fun park.

Go fishing at a lake or at the Fish Farm in North Ogden if you want to for sure catch a fish.

Ride bikes to your favorite ice cream place or to get donuts.

Learn something new: sewing, crafting, quilting, canning, or musical instruments.

Have a Bob Ross day and watch one of his instructional videos; try to replicate his painting techniques.

Take pictures of all the activities you do in the summer and make an “end of summer video” to watch via projector in the back yard or at a family gathering with extended family.

Have a cake decorating party (you can buy pre made cakes at a local grocery store or make your “own.”

Vanessa’s daughters enjoying a paper boat challenge from last year’s bucketlist.

Go on a hike.

Go to a carnival or fair.

Grow a garden.

Do service for a neighbor.

Go for a drive and explore new parts of Utah you haven’t seen yet.

Camp out in the back yard for a night and star gaze.

Go hammocking.

Go on a scavenger hunt.

Run through the sprinklers.

Movies in the park.

Whatever is on your list, make sure to enjoy the summer with your kids and remember to take photos because as my Grandma Frehner used to always say — “You’ll thank me later.”

Try the watermelon rubber band challenge.

Play kickball with friends and family at a local baseball field.

Roast hot dogs and marshmallows over a fire.

Make homemade play dough.

Have a water balloon fight or play water balloon games.

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Miss Syracuse Pageant We are so excited for the 2022 Miss Syracuse Pageant!

We will kick off Syracuse Heritage Days on Saturday, June 18th, at 6 p.m. at Syracuse High School. Tickets are $5 before June 16th from one of our contestants or $7 at the door. We have 10 incredible young women competing, and we would love to see you there cheering them on as our current queens, Brynley and Brielle, pass on their crowns.

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Hoop and stick game, or graces.

BY ELIZABETH NAJIM

Pickle

This game can be a kid’s early introduction to baseball, but you don’t need to play on a baseball field. All you need are two bases marked with chalk, beanbags or plates, and each is guarded by a player who throws and catches a baseball or a bigger ball for an easier catch. One or more players try to run back and forth between the bases without being tagged out by the people with the ball.

Annie Over

History of Summer Games for Kids in Syracuse

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

As school gets out and your family runs out of ways to fill your day with, we thought we’d introduce some old school games from history.

Give them a try and let us know what you think!

This game was popular more than 100 years ago. Two teams and a barrier, which can be a table or log set up between the two teams, were needed.

One of the teams had a ball, yelled out “Annie,” and threw the ball to a member of the opposing team. If that person didn’t catch the ball, then they would throw it back. Once the ball was caught, the teams switched sides as fast as possible. The catcher attempted to hit an opposing team member with the ball while they ran to change sides.

If a catcher was successful, the player who was hit had to change teams.

The game continued until one of the teams completely absorbed the other.

Eventually, this game became Red Rover without the ball. This is the type of game where you can invite the whole neighborhood to create large teams.

Graces

Another popular game from the past is Graces, which requires a hoop and a stick per kid. Kids try to use the stick to successfully pass the hoop back and forth. This game was devised to promote grace and dexterity in young children, which is how it got its name.

The bigger the hoop, the easier the game, so you can use anything from a hula hoop to an earring. You likely already have hula hoops for the many games that involve them, maybe even for an obstacle course. Smaller hoops have dual purpose, too, for target games where objects are placed at a distance from the thrower, and the thrower tries to capture them with the hoops.

Toy Swap

While we’re not in a wartime now, here’s a fun idea from the second World War era. Many toy factories at the time were required to make guns, plane parts, and other pieces of equipment needed for the war effort instead of making new toys. As a result, there was a toy shortage, so children would swap with one another at ‘toy exchanges’. In this day and age, where the most popular YouTube channels worldwide are of children reviewing games, kids will be happy to learn about and try new toys from their friends.

Syracuse Amusement Hall In 1904, the Amusement Hall was announced. Here, concerts, school events, plays, and dances were hosted. Eventually, even basketball was set up. Before, these sorts of entertainment happened either in the central school or the Syracuse Mercantile Store in the winter.

It was built along 1700 South 2000 West to be a 40 foot by 80 foot building, meant to fit about 72 people. Later, the city planted a grove alongside the hall. There, locals participated in horseshoe pitching, sack races, relay races, and horse harnessing. The Syracuse Museum has a video on Facebook detailing the history of the hall.

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Kid-Approved SNACKS ROLL IT UP Grab a tortilla and roll it up with some fillings insideideas below!

Summer is here, the kids are home, and they want to eat all day!

Moms know this to be all too true. We’ve got some fun and nutritious snack ideas that your kids can help with (and any extra kids you might have over).

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Cheerio Bars

BY KIM CROOK

3 cups Cheerios ¾ cup peanut butter ½ cup honey In a medium sauce pan, heat the peanut butter and honey over medium heat until melted, stir in Cheerios.

Press mixture into a 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate at least an hour. Keep any leftovers stored in the fridge.

Crunchy Veggies

BY RYAN SPELTS

My mom used to leave tubs of water with carrot and celery sticks in them for us to easily grab when we opened the fridge. They make for easy and quick snacks, and they are easy to see when you open the fridge looking to munch.

It’s nothing special, just carrot sticks and celery submerged in water, kept cold.

Ready-to-eat!

Serve yourself Healthy

Tortilla Peanut Butter (or almond butter) Chocolate chips Mini marshmallows Place tortilla on a microwave safe plate. Spread a stripe of peanut butter down the middle of the tortilla (roughly 2 inches wide). Sprinkle chocolate chips on the peanut butter, followed by marshmallows.

Roll up the tortilla, being sure to put the outer edge on the bottom, so the roll is pinned closed. Microwave for about 30-60 seconds or until you see the marshmallows puffing up in the microwave. Let cool for a minute or so, and enjoy!

Banana Wrap Ups

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

1 banana 1 tortilla 2 Tbsp. peanut butter 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 2 tsp. honey Spread peanut butter, a great source of protein and omega 3, on your tortilla. Sprinkle chia seeds for an extra crunch and dose of vitamin A. Slice a potassium-boosted banana into slices and place on your spread. Pour honey on top before you wrap it up burrito or pinwheel style for a yummy healthy snack. {continued on page 28}

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The great thing about this recipe is you can customize to your family’s tastes. Use nuts everyone likes, leave out the coconut if you don’t like that, add in some wheat germ or ground flaxseed for extra nutrition-it’s a very flexible recipe. I like it best with yogurt and fresh fruit.

3 cups old fashioned oats ¾ cup chopped nuts (I use roasted almonds and pistachios, but any blend will work) ¾ cup unsweetened coconut (I buy the coconut chips and chop them up) ¼ cup pumpkin seeds ¼ cup sunflower seeds ½ tsp. kosher salt ¼ cup honey ¼ cup pure maple syrup 2 Tbsp. butter ¼ cup coconut oil 2 Tbsp. vanilla Sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg (cardamon is good too)

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Mix oats, nuts, seeds, salt, coconut, and spices in a large bowl. In a saucepan, melt over low heat the honey, maple syrup, butter, and coconut oil. Add in vanilla. Add wet mix to oat/ nut mix and stir until oats are coated. Pour onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cut a whole apple into mediumthick slices, cut out core, and top with peanut/nut butter, granola, raisins, and mini chocolate chips.

Other toppings include the following: mini marshmallows, any dried fruit, M&Ms, or any kind of cereal (cinnamon toast crunch crumbled is good). These are great snacks for little hands to help with!

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3 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen, separated 2 cups plain yogurt 2-3 Tbsp. honey 1 tsp. vanilla ½ cup granola Blend yogurt, 2 cups berries, honey, and vanilla. Spread onto parchment-lined cookie sheet and spread evenly. Top with granola and remaining berries.

Freezer for at least 4 hours and break into small pieces. Store in air-tight container or Ziplock bag in freezer. Great for a hot day!

Optional toppings include the following: sliced bananas, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, drizzled peanut, or nut butter

Fresh fruit is always a winner!

Don’t forget to stock the freezer with fun snacks for hot days like popsicles, frozen smoothies, and ice cream...because what is summer without ice cream?

Kids can make

Spread evenly and bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes, stir, cook for another 15 minutes or until mixture is golden brown and toasted. Don’t overcook or your granola will taste burnt. Cool and store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to three weeks.

Tips to save your sanity

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Help themselves

Allocate a small section of your pantry and fridge for areas your kids can help themselves. Snacks that are preportioned work best, like string cheese, yogurt, pre-sliced fruit and veggies, popcorn, crackers, trail mix & energy bars.

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Many parents are working from home and often can’t take a long lunch break. Having pre-made sandwiches, wraps or leftovers available can make your life easier.

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Set up some rules & times

Establish a snack and meal schedule and post it where kids can see it.

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