Syracuse Connection June 2021

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CONNECTIONPUBLISHING Syracuse Connection is published monthly by Connection Publishing© www.syracuseconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com | (801) 721-3762 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristina Case WRITERS Mayor Mike Gailey Hailey Minton Ryan Spelts Jenny Goldsberry Ann Park Rhett & Suzie Long Kim Crook Robert Whiteley Patrick Carroll

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he image of a fire engine or an ambulance stirs the blood in every young boy. So it was with me. Prior to 1955, the only fire protection for the city came from Davis County. In April of 1955, the county discontinued its share ($50.00/month), and Clearfield increased the cost for coverage to $100.00. In December of 1964, Clearfield declared it would no longer provide fire protection to Syracuse. By June 23, 1965, the Syracuse Fire Department was established, serving both Syracuse and West Point.

A 1946 Ford pumper-truck was purchased by September of that year. A small fire station was built, a siren ordered, and volunteers were trained by the State Fire Marshal. Keith West was selected as the first Fire Chief but resigned in December 1965. On January 5, 1966, Roy Miya was appointed by the council as the new Fire Chief. Roy served faithfully for 19 years, retiring the last day of December of 1984.

Emergency, a television series of the mid-to-late 70s, drew the nation’s attention on the heroic efforts of two paramedics from LA’s Station 51. That series seemed to focus discussion on the need for local paramedic services elsewhere. The first call logged in Davis County for the fledgling paramedic service provided by the Sheriff’s office was in August of 1978. At that time, paramedic services were linked with law enforcement. Davis County was unique in this pairing; however, because of growth and the expansion of municipal boundaries, the county will discontinue providing this service on December 31, 2022. It will fall to our city to provide this service from that date forward.

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The mid-70s through the mid-80s were fertile times for the expansion of emergency services. In 1976, Bountiful and Salt Lake City became the first to establish a 9-1-1 service.

By 1985, this service was effectively available throughout the state. Now, with land-line abandonment, 9-1-1 service can track not only by the cell phone location, the number dialed, and address, but also alerts the proper jurisdiction of the emergency. Syracuse residents have come a long way from the old party lines of yesterday. I personally remember a day when there were only two ambulance services available to the community: Moss and Ace Ambulance Services. They were both based out of Ogden. If you experienced an emergency, you had to call them directly. Can you imagine their response times?

Fortunately, community leaders saw the need for an ambulance service offered by our fire department. The city has generally staffed those crews with Advanced EMTs. The city will be preparing for this transition of service through 2022. We will be adding three paramedics teams to our fire department, which is one team per shift, to allow for 24/7 coverage. I’d like to encourage all residents to become actively engaged in learning about this change. We will be providing many avenues for resident engagement, including a public hearing on the budget to be held in August 2021. Hope to see you there!

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The Connection Publishing Team Meet the people behind the pages of our magazines!

Favorite picnic food?

Ryan Spelts Owner/Publisher Melissa Spelts Owner

“Deviled eggs! See my recipe on page 27.”

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Your picnic will be even better with this Wonton Chicken Salad! See pg. 27

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Have you visited Lava Hot Springs? More bucket list ideas for adults on pg. 18

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ON OUR COVER 18 Summer Bucket List for Adults Feature 27 Pack a Picnic!

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Syracuse City Updates Your City Council at Work On May 11, the council met in a business meeting and took the following actions:

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UTOPIA coming to Syracuse. The council authorized the execution of an agreement with the Utah Infrastructure Agency (UTOPIA), and the agreement will be considered by their board in June. Once the deal is finalized, we expect the network to begin expanding soon, and the contract requires 100% service availability in the city by the end of Summer 2023. Watch for more news!

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Authorized execution of an agreement with Davis County to run our 2021 municipal election

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Approved zone change and preliminary plat request for property at 1000 W 1900 S from A-1 to Planned Residential Development (PRD)

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Authorized a Utility Betterment Agreement with UDOT regarding the West Davis Corridor project

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Accepted the tentative fiscal year 2022 budget, which will be considered next month

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Amended ordinances related to the Parks Advisory Committee

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Appointed Ryan Wessel to the Syracuse City Planning Commission as a full member, and Clarisa Wright as a Youth Court Advisor

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Authorized changes to the bylaws and ordinances governing the Syracuse Arts Council

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Amended several ordinances related to administrative appeals

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Agreed to co-sponsor multiple activities by the North Davis Communities that Care (CTC) through in-kind support

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Adopted a policy that will govern any city-sponsored youth program overnight trips

Fire Hydrant Testing

Road Construction Updates

Syracuse Fire Department will be conducting annual fire hydrant flow testing over the next several months. During the flushing process, you may notice a drop in water pressure, and the water may become slightly discolored after testing.

If you experience discolored water, please run one or more faucets for a couple of minutes until the water is clear again.

The discolored water is nonhazardous.

BY ROBERT WHITELEY

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

Additionally, we are sensitive to the drought conditions this year and will do our best to minimize water flow during this very important testing process. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation and please be patient with us during this operation, as we are working to maintain the level of fire safety that you have come to expect.

The road closures that will occur this year will be from UDOT’s project related to the West Davis Corridor or from new developments. The city typically gets a two-day notice prior to closing a road. In most cases, the road closure lasts for three to five days. On occasion, an unplanned closure happens due to a problem with utility work underground, and nobody knows the expected timeframe in those cases. This occurred on 3000 West this year. Sometimes, weather changes the dates of a road closure, events, or school breaks with reduced traffic.

If you are interested in getting up-to-date road construction information throughout Syracuse City, you may sign up on NOTIFY ME on the city’s website. This will allow you to choose the information that you would like to get from the city as it happens. This will push notifications specific to your requests as they happen and as they change. This is a free service that you may opt to get by text or email. Search syracuseut.gov notify me.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the fire department at 801-614-9614.

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Public Works Update Watering Your Lawn

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 make the necessary adjustments 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. 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.

Lawn Care and Storm Water Pollution

When mowing, be sure your grass clippings do not 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.

When applying fertilizer or pesticide, be careful not to over spread granular fertilizer onto the streets, gutters, sidewalks, or driveways. If this happens, sweep up any excess amounts or use a blower and blow back the excess back into the yard to prevent it from eventually going into the storm drain. Fertilizers have a lot of nitrogen, and some have iron, which can stain concrete. The numbers on the fertilizer bag represent the primary nutrients.

Let us all do our part by not allowing grass clippings or fertilizer to end up on our driveways, streets, gutters, or sidewalks that could eventually get into our storm drain systems.

CHECK OUT the city website for mandatory no

watering days in your area. Utah’s water supplies are in an extreme drought condition.

As a reminder, just because you CAN flush it does not mean you SHOULD flush it. Even wipes labeled as “flushable”

can lead to toilet and pipe blockages. Please dispose of floatable and flushable wipes in the garbage to avoid possible sewer back-ups.

Employee Spotlight- Chad Smout Assistant Parks & Recreation Director As the Assistant Parks & Recreation Director, Chad oversees the park maintenance aspect of the department and participates in project planning and budgeting. This can be a daunting task; the city continues to add recreational facilities as it grows. Chad has been a dedicated employee for many years with the city and always goes the extra mile to help keep our parks looking good for our residents. He was recently awarded the employee of the month for the extra time and effort he put in to make sure the parks were in shape for the upcoming summer. We are grateful for all he does for our city!

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

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Syracuse City Arts Council Junior Theatre Camp “Going Places” is June 7-18, MonFri at 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Kids will learn acting skills, choreography, songs, and backstage skills among other fun theater activities. Registration starts May 1st. Visit syracuseutaharts.org for more details. Registration is through the Syracuse City Parks and Recreation at www.syracuseut. gov/221/Parks-Recreation. Fees are $40 (city resident) and $45 (non-resident) for ages 5-17 years. We still need adult volunteers and teen counselors to help. Email info@ syracuseutaharts.org if interested. The Junior Theater committee will also be having auditions for “Matilda Jr.” July 29-31, with rehearsals to begin in August. Watch for more details and times.

Sponsors and Donations We are looking for sponsors and donations for our 2021 season, which features Big Fish the Musical, Matilda Jr, orchestra concerts, summer camp, and more. Sponsorships range from $50 to $2000+, and we accept both cash and in-kind donations.

Visit our website for more details. Please help us continue to grow and enhance our community through the Arts.

Volunteers are always needed and welcome! Please see our webpage if interested! www.syracuseutaharts.org

Our annual summer musical is back! “Big Fish” June 16-21 at the Syracuse Arts Academy Amphitheater, with Family night on June 18th and a pre-show performed by the Junior Theater Camp participants.

Visit www.syracuseutaharts.org to get your tickets now!

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Parks & Recreation Department Registration for Storm Football will be done online this year. Register and pay online at www. syracuseut.gov/221/ Parks-Recreation.

Parks and Recreation staff will contact you in July to sign up for a date and time each participant will come to Enroll your kids in the Community Center tennis this summer! to show documentation and receive equipment.

To complete TENNIS registration in July, each participant will Registration: May 1 - June 5 need a recent physical, his/her original Limited space, so sign up soon!

Birth Certificate, proof of Medical Cost: $35 (Non-Resident Fee additional Insurance or Insurance Waiver, and proof $15) of Syracuse residency (Syracuse City Sessions consist of 8 one-hour sessions. utility bill).

Cost: $140 SESSION 1 Beginning the week of June 28 (Morning Classes) 5 & 6-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

7 & 8-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

9 & 10-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.

11 - 14-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

SESSION 2 Beginning the week of June 28 (Evening Classes) 5 & 6-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.

7 & 8-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

9 & 10-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

11 - 14-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

FALL SOCCER

Registration: May 1-June 30 Leagues: Little Kicks (turning 3 as of September 1, 2021), Pre-K (turning 4 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 *Register participant in the grade they will be in for the 2021-2022 school year.

FLAG FOOTBALL

Registration: May 1- June 30 Leagues: 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th-9th grade, 10th-12th grade (bring your own team).

Cost: $55 *Register participant in the grade they will be in for the 2021-2022 school year.

STORM FOOTBALL

Registration: June 1-June 30

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION on programs, go to www.syracuseut.gov

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Adult Fitness Move your body with one of our fitness classes, the FIRST ONE IS FREE!

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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: Tuesday Time: 9 a.m.

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

STEP IT UP!

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 When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 9 a.m.

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

HIGH FITNESS

When: Every Thursday Time: 6:10 a.m.

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

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Water Storage and Purification for an Emergency

BY PATRICK CARROLL

A good filter or chlorine are the two best ways to purify water. Clean water can mean the difference in life or death. Lack of water will kill in three days, but after 36 hours, your judgment can be seriously impaired.

The official guideline is to store one gallon per person each day for two weeks, or 14 gallons for each family member. In addition, you must also store the ability to purify water after your initial supply has been exhausted. This can be as simple as chlorine and basic pool test kit.

Be sure to store your water supply in a cool dark area on pieces of wood and not directly on concrete or dirt. Bacteria growth will be discouraged if the container is both airtight and opaque, as bacteria needs both air and light to grow. Use only brand-new barrels. Barrels are great to collect new water such as rainwater from your roof downspout.

Water purification methods:

Clorox Bleach: Please do not use unless you have nothing else!

There are so many other ingredients in this product nowdays that can hurt us.

Boiling: Minimum of 10 and up to 20 minutes, so you must have a lot of fuel stored. 20 minutes or more to kill giardia. Water tastes very flat after this kind of boiling.

Iodine: Bad side effects can occur, such as thyroid storm in some women. Iodine has a peculiar odor and taste that some people cannot tolerate. Never use for more than 72 hours at any one time.

HOW TO PURIFY A 55-GALLON BARREL OF WATER WITH CHLORINE 1. Fill barrel with clear water 2. Add 1/8 teaspoon chlorinating granules 3. Wait 24 hours 4. Test water for chlorine with pool test kit A. Fill small container with sample of water B. Add 1 Drop of OTO Liquid (Yellow Cap) C. If water turns yellow, chlorine is present and water is purified 5. Allow chlorine to evaporate out (24-72 hrs) 6. If water sample does NOT turn yellow, repeat steps 2-6

Purifiers: Costs a lot of money and are very slow because you need filtration to .02 microns or it is no good for giardia. Porcelain type will take out some types of radiation (Alpha and Beta).

THANK YOU! On April 17th, 2021, Syracuse City hosted a disaster preparedness exercise to help Syracuse families familiarize themselves with certain options that are available during a disaster. The exercise consisted of joining a Zoom meeting and leaving their names in the zoom chat. In a disaster, this could help Syracuse know of the families’ needs and/or situations. Door prizes were awarded to 10 callers, picked at random, for participation. The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee would like to thank the following local business that contributed for these door prizes and helped make the exercise a success: Davis County Library Iceberg Restaurant Willy Wash & Detail Little Caesars Hug-Hes Café Lifetime Products A Insurance Agencies

Paul’s Automotive Swig Elmore Chiropractic Warren’s Air Force Recruiting Office Russon Mortuary Rentmeister Total Home Service

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Special Message on Paramedic Service in Syracuse City

BY BRODY BOVERO

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 Fire began providing ambulance transport service staffed 24/7, with two Intermediate level EMTs, a service previously provided by the Davis County Sheriff’s Office. Not too long after, in an effort to increase service levels, our ambulance team was trained to our current licensure level of Advanced EMT. An advanced level EMT receives approximately 136 hours of training in pre-hospital care of the sick and injured. This includes advanced airway management, IV therapy, and medication administration training.

When you call 9-1-1 for a medical emergency in Syracuse, dispatch may send an ambulance, they may send an ambulance and a fire engine, or they may send an ambulance, fire engine, and Davis County Sheriff Paramedics. The level of response is based upon the severity of injury or illness.

levels for our community. On December 31st, 2022, the Davis County Sheriff’s Office will no longer be providing paramedic services. This change in service will have an effect on the entire county and require Syracuse City to begin providing this valuable service 24/7.

This change in service level will be a huge benefit to our community.

Paramedics will soon be staffed in our fire station and will arrive to your medical emergency sooner to begin lifesaving treatment and transport.

WHAT IS A PARAMEDIC? Paramedics receive upwards of 1,800 hours of intensive education and training, including clinical rotations and field internships. They are skilled in advanced airway and cardiac management, trauma and medical emergencies, medication administration, and in providing life saving measures until you arrive at a hospital.

Now, the time has come for us to once again increase the service

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MORE INFORMATION regarding this change in service is forthcoming and will be found in future issues of the Syracuse Connection as well as our website and social media platforms.

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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 Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.com Seth Teague: 951-515-6423 steague@syracuseut.com

SYRACUSE SERVICES

City Arts Council: 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 West 1900 South Open Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed holidays City Museum: 801-614-9674 Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 West 1900 South 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 South 3000 West Lady Lions Service & Social Club: 801-825-1752 Lions Club: 801-719-1804 Utah Lions District 28UT (open to all)

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JUNE/JULY EVENTS Senior Events Syracuse Community Center 1912 W 1900 S Syracuse, Utah 84075 (801) 614-9660 #1

MONTHLY MOVIE Wednesday, June 9, 2021 @ 1 p.m.

(Minari) PG-13 1hr 55mins FREE ~ Please RSVP THINK TUESDAY Tuesday, June 15, 2021 @ 10 a.m.

(Three to Kings) FREE ~ Please RSVP

Community Art Center 10 a.m.

June 9: Jazz at the Station @ Ogden Union Station Free 7 p.m.

June 11 - 13: Electric Pow Wow @ Weber Memorial Park Huntsville 12 p.m. - June 13, 10 a.m.

June 12 - 13: Ogden Arts Festival @ Downtown Ogden visit ogdenartsfestival. com for schedule | Golden Spike Horse Trials @ Golden Spike Event Center June 15: Arts & Crafts: Designer Cake @ Eccles Art Center 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

July 15: Succulent class @ Ogden Botanical Garden

BOOK CLUB Tuesday, June 15, 2021 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

(Contact Judy Price @ (801) 549-7210)

June 15 - 30: Camp in a Box— Let’s Go to Space @ DaVinci Academy of Science and the Arts

July 13: Special Kids Rodeo @ Lorin Farr Park

SENIORS HERITAGE DAYS LUNCHEON Tuesday, June 22, 2021 @ 12 Noon Sponsor: Texas Roadhouse $1/per person Must sign-up and pay by 8 p.m., on Monday, June 14, 2021

June 17-19: Simple Treasures Boutique @ Legacy Events Center 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

June 19: Free Art and Craft Supply Swap @ The Local Artisan Collective 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Antelope Island Classic by the Utah Cycling Association

July 15: All about Succulents @ Ogden Botanical Gardens 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Call USU Extension for questions (801) 3998200

PICKLEBALL Tuesdays (9 a.m. to noon) Thursdays (9 a.m. to noon) Adults/$2 or Seniors 60+/$0.50 Please call the Syracuse Community Center at (801) 614-9660 #1 to RSVP TO LEARN MORE: Visit www. syracuserecreation.com. If you would like to receive the Senior Citizens Newsletter via e-mail, please send your NAME and E-MAIL address to paulaj@syracuseut.com

Fun Things To Do June 1: Treehouse Museum Reopens (Reservations required) | Tie Dye Summer Camp by Honeybee Nature School Preschool & Kindergarten | The Princess Bride @ Perry’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m.

June 5: Fairy Garden Workshop ages 5 - 12 @ Bountiful Davis Art Center 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Gourmet Market @ The Monarch 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 6: Grand Junction Rockies vs Ogden Raptors @ Lindquist Field 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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June 22: Dave’s Rock and Run @ Ogden 6 a.m.

June 25: Antelope Island Moonlight Bike Ride June 26: 4th Annual Utah Ride to Fight Suicide @ Golden Spike Harley-Davidson 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Craig Morgan @ Ogden Amphitheater July 4: Independence Day July 2: First Friday Art Stroll “Traces of the West” @ Downtown Ogden July 7: Music on the Plaza @ Junction July 11 - 24: Pioneer Days Activities / Rodeo July 11: LDS Devotional @ Ogden Tabernacle 6 p.m. l Lindquist Fireworks @ WSU Duck Pond Dusk | Monday Night Movies @ MWC Park

LIBRARY EVENTS Tune in every Wednesday at 10:30 am for our virtual Storytime! Register for the link here: https://bit.ly/32itvE0 Are you ready for summer? Well, get excited, because Summer Reading is coming June 7th, and it will be chock-full

July 14: Music on the Plaza @ Junction

City Events June 8: City Council Business Meeting 6 p.m.

June 22: City Council Work Session 6 p.m.

SUMMER CAMPS

June 7 - 11: Campbell Farms Pony Camp 1. Must be at least 8 years old to participate 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $120 for a week-long camp. Call (801)774-6557 to register June 28: Youth Arts & Crafts Summer Camp 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. @ Kiwanis Park $40 per session Register @ Clearfield Community Arts Center

of excitement for the whole family! You can get all the details at www.daviscountyutah.gov/summerreading/redesign/ home2.0.

Be sure to check out the children’s program promo video on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/tIzJH-Tyvfs.

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We are so excited for the 2021 Miss Syracuse Pageant! It will be held on June 12th at 6 p.m. at Syracuse High School. Tickets are $5 before June 10th from one of our contestants or $7 at the door. We have 17 incredible young women competing. We would love to see you there, cheering them on as our current queens, Chloe and Hailey, pass on their crowns.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23

Miss Syracuse Pageant Syracuse High School @ 6 p.m.

Children’s Night Founder’s Park @ 6:30 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 21

THURSDAY, JUNE 24

Big Fish Musical (runs the 16th-21st) SAA Ampitheater @ 8 p.m.

55+ Pickleball Tournament (Pre-Register) All day at Founder’s Park

TUESDAY, JUNE 22

Championship Baseball/Softball Founder’s Park @5 p.m.

Senior Luncheon (60+, pre-register) Syraucse Community Center @ 12 p.m.

High Fit-Founders Park @7 p.m.

MAIN EVENTS FRIDAY, JUNE 25

SATURDAY, JUNE 26

Inflatable Fun Park @ 4 p.m.

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

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

Family Pickleball @ 5 p.m.

Pancake Breakfast Parade

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

Golf Tournament

Family Magic Show @ 7 p.m.

Glen Eagle Golf Course @ 9 a.m.

Family Movie Night @ dusk

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 @ 11 a.m.

Pickleball Round Robin Tournament ALL DAY Entertainment ALL DAY Concert in the Park (Greg Simpson) @ 8:30 p.m.

Fireworks @ 10:00 pm.

Fun for the whole family!

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 SAA Amphitheater– 357 South 1550 West Syracuse High School– 665 South 200 West

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Our summer bucket list tradition continues, and now we have a fun list centered on activities for the adults!

Make some room in your summer calendar to do a couple of these activities that would be a great date night or grab some friends and go!

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FOR ADULTS!

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GO ON A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE

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EAT AN EXOTIC MEAT

Even if you have seen our hometown from an airplane, I imagine the experience is quite different in a basket of a hot air balloon. Imagine the coolness of the morning air as you silently float 4,000 feet above Ogden Valley. The memory is sure to last a lifetime!

Skywalker Balloon Company can take you up; you can call (801) 824-3934 to get their rates. You can also mark your calendars for the third weekend in August to attend the Eden Balloon Festival. There, they offer tethered balloon flights where you can still get in the air for, what I imagine, a cheaper price.

The first place I think of when I think of exotic meat is Roy, Utah’s Burger Bar. I make the drive past the joint regularly, and it’s always interesting to see their exotic meat of the week on the standup sign on the sidewalk: yak, alligator, and some animals I’ve never heard of before.

When I go to a restaurant, I tend to order what I know I like, but every now and again, it’s fun to have what I call a “form an opinion” meal. Oceanmart is also a cool place to visit, and they have recipes posted around if you want to make something you’ve never prepared before, like crab or even octopus! One time, my husband brought home an octopus, and I’m proud to say I tried it, but eating it was freaky-deaky.

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ATTEND THE OGDEN ARTS FESTIVAL

Ogden is really developing into quite the art hub, and Ogden’s history seems to be the foundation of the feel in the downtown scene. Step into a world of creative inspiration by visiting the Union Station on June 12 and 13 to attend the Ogden Arts Festival. Check out the artist booths, music, theater, kid’s activities, urban arts area, and artisan food vendors. You can enjoy a variety of local and regional artists, creatives, and entertainers.

If you’re feeling inspired to create on your own and want to swap some supplies, visit the unique and fun art experience. We will host live music, theater, and dance performances throughout both festival days, giving you yet another great reason to attend and stay a while.

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MAKE A SUCCULENT GARDEN

Succulents are resilient little plants and a good way to cut your teeth on keeping plants alive.

Succulents propagate as they grow, and most of them grow a new plant if you break off a leaf or a stem from the main plant. Chances are, some of your friends and neighbors have some they’re willing to share.

Talk with them and have a succulent swap! I know my mom is trying to thin out the hens and chicks in her flowerbed that are encroaching on her daffodils. If you’re looking for more guidance, Utah State University is hosting an All About Succulents class at the Ogden Botanical Gardens on July 15, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Bring your own container, and they will provide the plants, soil, and expertise! The class is $45, and you can register at eventbrite.com. Call USU Extension with questions (801) 399-8200

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HAVE A PICNIC AT A SCENIC SPOT

You can go to the park closest to you, a pond in the area, or plop down in a patch of dirt on a hike, like we did a month ago. Having a picnic means trading your frequent mealtime table and chair for an out-of-the ordinary spot. With roughly 21 meals in a week, enjoy one of them by breathing in some fresh air and soaking in some nature while you eat. Your picnic doesn’t have to be perfect. You can pick something up on your way or feast on a perfectly planned epic picnic smorgasbord. This month, we put together some awesome picnic ideas for the recipe in case you need some picnic planning inspiration. Picnic at Centennial Park in Syracuse, Beus Pond, Layton Commons Park, or any trail in the mountains.

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BIKE TO SALT LAKE CITY

It’s about 50 trail miles to get to Salt Lake City, but with the help of the FrontRunner, you only need to bike one way! Several years ago, I did this, and it was so fun and exhausting, both of which made it all the more memorable. The Denver and Rio Grande Western Rail Trail begins in Roy and connects to the Legacy parkway trail just north of Bountiful. This will connect you to the Jordan River Parkway Trail. The trail eventually crosses North Temple, and that takes you to the North Temple FrontRunner Station. North Temple is rated as a high-comfort road to bike on in Salt Lake, since there is a bike lane on the shoulder. If you’re too tired to ride or you just don’t want to ride on the roads, you can always take the TRAX to the station. Celebrate your arrival by grabbing some food at your favorite restaurant in Salt Lake. I suggest Taqueria 27; their tacos are unique and really tasty. Just remember to get to the station before the last train departs for the night and to arrive with plenty of time to purchase your ticket. The touchscreens on the kiosks can be a bit finicky. Use Traillink.com and rideuta.com to plan it out.

Also, keep in mind that FrontRunner stations are all along the journey to Salt Lake, so it’s easy to have a plan B if 50 miles isn’t in the cards.

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SWIM AND RELAX AT LAVA HOT SPRINGS

At Lava Hot springs, you get all the thrills of a fun waterpark at a reasonable price. Jumping from any of the Olympic diving platforms are sure to leave a lasting memory for those brave enough to free-fall from its five-, seven-, and 10-meter heights. I haven’t been to Lava Hot Springs yet, but I remember my friends in Junior High and High school talking about how thrilling those platforms were. Another adrenaline-pumping option is the speed slides that can get you flying up to 35 mph! When you come to the complex, guests are welcome to pack canopies and coolers to hang out all day. The indoor facility also has a kiddie cove if you want to bring your little ones along for the fun. There’s something for everyone! A good way to wind down from a fun-filled day in the cool of the evening is to relax in Idaho’s worldfamous Geothermal Hot Springs that range from 102˚ to 112˚.

THROW AXES OR BREAK SOME BOTTLES

Check out the Sunken Gardens at Lava Hot Springs! These gardens are free of charge and showcase native and imported plants and flowers.

This summer go to Ruckus Axe Throwing to hone your skills or to try it out for your first time. The goal is to throw the axe and firmly plant its blade in the wood target on the wall. The staff there are good teachers and they can help you learn the two approaches: either two-handed, over-the-head, which is preferred by most, and a one-handed approach that happened to work better for me. It certainly can be an entertaining way to connect with friends or go out on a date.

You can also check out the Ruckus Rage Cage and obliterate a box of bottles.

Usually, when you break a dish at home, it’s something that elicits feelings of regret. Not the case here! Whether you’re looking to let off some steam or not, you’ll probably have a good time either throwing axes at walls or smashing things.

Brayden, a partner there, said that, so far, they are 100% at getting people to be able to stick at least one axe in the target. It is a little tricky at first, but once you get the hang of things and follow the instructions, you will be able to stick one for sure. Brayden and his partners are good teachers.

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+ A LOOK BACK

Founding Family:

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“We’re not going anywhere. I watched them work so hard, we feel privileged to be stewards of it now.”

produces a lot of hay, corn, and grain.” David Earnest wasn’t only known for farming, but also his beautiful singing voice.

He was so sought after, he performed at over 1,000 funerals.

His neighbor at the time remembers watching him plow his field, then leave the horse plow in the field to sing at a funeral, and return to his farm work. Somehow, he also served as County Assessor. Carolyn remembers seeing her grandpa drive a truck full of vegetables over to the Syracuse Cannery on 2000 West.

During Heritage Days this month, here at Syracuse Connection, we wanted to commemorate this holiday with the history of David Cook and his family. David Cook was born on April 11, 1856. At the age of 14 years old, he was the very first to plow the land of Syracuse.

Then, David Lawrence Cook came along to keep the legacy going. He was a school principal and also a family farmer.

He worked just as hard as his father.The same neighbor said that David Earnest was the hardest working man and David Lawrence was just like him.

His parents, William Simpson Cook and Christine Bowman, were living in South Weber when they had their son go to Syracuse to homestead the land. He lived out of a wagon while he plowed land that his parents bought for 50 cents an acre.

Since he was the first to start planting the land, there was very little to eat. He ate dandelions and roots. On the weekends, his mom and daughter would come to visit him. After three years of hard work, the whole family moved to Syracuse.

Now, David Lawrence and Cleone Barber Cook’s children continue to watch over the same farm and grow gardens of their own. Their daughter Carol Cook Thurgood still lives there. In fact, of Carol’s seven brothers and sisters, all but 3 siblings still live on the farm. Cleone Barber Cook also lives on the farm. Just outside her window, the farm is producing grain, corn, hay, and pumpkins. It supplies food for many throughout Utah.

The Cooks were used to moving around. David’s grandfather, who he got his name from, was born in Scotland but moved to the United States after he joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They followed the Saints across the country to settle in Salt Lake City, Utah, then Weber, and finally Syracuse. Initially, they built a house just big enough for teenage David, his sisters, and his mother. But ultimately, they built a house big enough to fit all eight children and both parents later.

“We love our home. We have deep gratitude to our parents, grandparents and great grandparents. They have sacrificed and worked hard to make this land what it is today. We are so thankful for our wonderful heritage.”

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His son, David Earnest Cook and his wife, Chloe Ireta Steed Cook, bought more Syracuse land from the Steed family.They told David Earnest that it would be difficult to grow anything on it.

He was determined to prepare the land and irrigation system and the farm became very successful.

“Now, it produces a lot of food,” his granddaughter Carolyn Thurgood said. To this day, that land David Earnest bought grows pumpkins and corn. “Where we live now, further east,

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Pack a PICNIC The Devil is in the Details

BY RHETT AND SUZIE LONG

I don’t have a recipe for deviled eggs. I just add a bit of this and some of that, just like my mom makes them. My husband, however, was once in the hotel/restaurant business, so he has a deviled egg recipe from one of his chefs. What do our eggs have in common?

Horseradish. It’s really what makes a deviled egg devilish.

First, place the desired number of eggs in a large pot and cover with water. (For our recipes below, you’ll need 10 eggs. It’s always a good idea to boil a couple more, in case of cracking.) Bring eggs to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, let stand for 15 minutes. Then drain the eggs and shock them in an ice bath to make peeling easier.

Our egg holder holds 20 eggs, so we each made five (you cut each in half, of course) for the recipes below.

MOM’S DEVILED EGGS

5 eggs, cut in half the long way, removed yolk, reserve egg halves to fill ¼ cup mayo 2 tsp creamy prepared horseradish 1 tsp yellow mustard ¼ tsp ground mustard ¼ tsp salt ⅛ tsp pepper paprika (because it’s tradition to sprinkle it on as garnish) Smash the yolks with a fork, add the rest

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of the ingredients, stir until well-blended and creamy. Taste, then add more salt or horseradish and even a dash of tabasco, if desired. Pipe into egg halves. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve.

RHETT’S CRABBY EGGS

5 eggs, cut in half the long way and remove yolk,reserve egg halves to fill ¼ cup mayo 2 tsp cocktail sauce 2 oz. crab meat (fresh and real beats the imitation stuff in this recipe) 2 tsp creamy prepared horseradish ½ tsp yellow mustard ⅛ tsp ground mustard ¼ tsp salt ⅛ tsp pepper Smash the yolks with a fork, add the rest of the ingredients, stir until well-blended and creamy. Taste, then add more salt, cocktail sauce or horseradish, if desired.

Pipe into egg halves. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve.

Zucchini Corn Salad RECIPE FROM BUDGETBITES.COM PHOTO BY HAILEY MINTON

2 Tbsp high heat oil (peanut, light olive oil, or avocado oil) 3 ears fresh sweet corn 2 zucchini 1/2 red onion 2 pinches of salt and pepper 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 oz. Feta cheese (MORE RECIPES CONTINUED ON PAGE 28)

Remove the husks and silk from the corn cobs and cut stems off. Brush the surface of the corn with oil.

Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat for at least five minutes, giving it plenty of time to build up a lot of heat. Once very hot, add the corn cobs. Allow the corn to cook, turning occasionally, until the kernels have become bright in color and some have developed deep char marks. This should take about 15 minutes total.

While the corn is cooking, slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and the red onion into thick rings. Brush it all with oil.

When corn is finished cooking, remove to a cutting board to cool slightly and add the zucchini in the pan. Cook the zucchini on each side until well charred (about 10 minutes total). Lastly, cook the onion slices until charred on each side (about 5 minutes total).

Slice the zucchini into half-rounds or quarter-rounds. Chop the onion into small pieces. Roughly chop about 1/4 cup of cilantro.

Stand corn cobs on end and use a sharp knife to slice down each side to remove kernels. Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.

Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Crumble the feta on top.

Serve immediately or chill to serve for later.

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Wonton Chicken Salad

BY HAILEY MINTON

This recipe is adapted from Applebee’s wonton chicken tacos and it’s a family favorite! I found it a lot easier to assemble it as a salad rather than trying to bake the many wonton wrappers in a taco shape.

Coleslaw 1 red cabbage, about 2 lbs 3 grated carrots 1 bunch of fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup mayo 2 Tbsp applecider vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp celery seed ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Chicken mixture 4 chicken breasts ½ cup stir fry sauce 1 cup asian sesame vinaigrette dressing ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup teriyaki sauce 4 stalks of green onions, chopped 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 package of wontons Cut up raw chicken breasts into cubes, add to mix and marinate in the sauce three hours or overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and drizzle olive oil on a cookie sheet. Lay a single layer of wonton wrappers down flat to cover the pan and brush the top with olive oil. Bake for approximately 12 minutes or until they start to turn golden. Let them cool before crunching them up in a bowl to serve them in. Assemble the coleslaw by cutting the cabbage into strips and mixing all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Place the chicken mixture in a warm skillet or large frying pan. Once the sauce starts to bubble, cook without stirring on mediumhigh heat for 4-5 minutes. Then stir and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Serve in bowls with a base of the coleslaw, add the chicken with some sauce, wontons, green onions, and cilantro.

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Quick & Easy Key Lime Pie in a Jar RECIPE BY BANDBBLOG.COM

The juice of 3-4 key limes, or more if you like it extra tart 1 8 oz packaged cream cheese, softened Whipped cream, optional for serving 1 Tbs butter, melted 4 graham crackers crushed into crumbs 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk In a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese on high until smooth. Reduce speed to low, slowly pour in sweetened condensed milk, and beat on low speed until completely incorporated.

Roll limes on a clean cutting board to loosen juice and cut, squeezing directly into the mixing bowl. Beat on low speed until completely incorporated.

Brazilian Limeades

BY KIM CROOK

6 Tbsp granulated sugar ½ cup fresh lime juice (about 5 limes) ½ tbsp lime zest (from 1-2 limes) ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk ½ of a 6 oz package fresh raspberries* (about 2/3 cup) Club Soda (flavorless, cold) In the blender or magic bullet, blend the sugar, lime juice, and lime zest.

Add the sweetened condensed milk and fresh raspberries and blend until fully combined. Split the blended mixture between two tall glasses.

Fill the glasses the rest of the way with club soda. Skim off the foam with a spoon and add more soda until the glass is full again. Repeat this process until the glass is mostly your drink with little foam left.

Pulse graham crackers in food processor until fine crumbs or crush in a Ziploc bag to your liking. Pour in 1 Tbsp melted butter until you have a mixture that resembles wet sand.

Add a layer of graham cracker crumbs to the bottom of your desired glass (the amount needed depends on the size of your glass), spoon the key lime pie filling on top (repeat with another layer of graham cracker crumbs if desired) then add pie filling.

Top with whipped cream and a lime wedge for serving if desired.

Use your straw to mix the drink and enjoy!

If the drink starts to separate, just mix again with your straw. *You can substitute the raspberries for strawberries (half of a 16 oz package) or any other fresh fruit you want to try. Amount of fruit will depend on how strong of a flavor the fruit has, so don’t be afraid to experiment!

Angie Daley’s Fruit dip!

1 package softened cream cheese 1 jar marshmallow fluff 1 1/2 cup cool whip Cream together cream cheese and marshmallow fluff, then fold in cool whip.

Serve with your favorite fruit! Strawberries, apples, grapes, and pineapple taste great with it.

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