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November 2018
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CITY NEWS
Mayor's Message The Safety of Our Citizens “Make sure you can sleep when the wind blows.” When Dad first taught that principle, I had little understanding of preparedness. But, in my thirty-fourth year, I came to understand it completely. After more than a decade of wedded bliss, Jayne and I finally "Our firstcompleted school and moved responders are home. We’d been blessed with four children, two girls while terrific!" living in Salt Lake and two boys during those Chicago years. The house that we lived in was located where the Iceberg is today. The structure was a foreclosure needing lots of work. In need of a place to practice dentistry and a place to live, we remodeled the upstairs to serve the practice and lived in a two-bedroom apartment in the basement. Back home we welcomed our first Syracuse-born son, Matthew, March 4, 1983. Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean was number one on the charts! Monday, April 4, 1983, a month after Matthew’s birth, the east wind began to blow. If you’re a life-long resident of Davis County you know the wind can blow! You know all about east winds! This one was one of the worst! By the end of the day, the power transmission lines in Kaysville had been destroyed. The wind had pulled the plug. Syracuse City had no power. The entire community was dark for over a week. Everyone was affected. In our basement apartment, we lost the food in both the freezer and refrigerator. Having only an electric stove we survived on peanut butter and jam. At first the novelty was exciting as we chatted at Hamblin’s grocery store with neighbors, but soon the disruption became telling. This was not a good thing. Trying to keep kids warm in early April was challenging; living in the dark after sunset was depressing.
After more than a week, power was restored. Clearfield gained power before Syracuse. When that occurred, I suggested to Jayne that we purchase Kentucky Fried Chicken® for the kids that evening, that they might have a hot meal. Dumb as it sounds now, we left newborn Matt with the girls (9 and 7 years old) and drove together to Clearfield. It seemed like all of Syracuse was gathered; all seeking something hot. And not having seen some for a week, we began to chatter about the experience. We completely lost the sense of time and were away much longer than was wise. Arriving home, it was dark. Looking into the basement window of our home, we saw two little girls, huddled with two younger brothers, and baby Matthew surrounding a single candle flame. They were afraid yet singing songs their mother had taught them. Through tears we repented! My greatest concern is the safety of residents, particularly our children. Our first-responders are terrific! In a largescale event, they will quickly become overwhelmed. Before leaving office, Mayor Palmer organized a citizens’ emergency response team that includes CERT-trained resources and a newly developed Rapid Disaster Assessment Plan [RDAP]. The team is capably led by Lane Smith. Thank you, Lane and committee. I often heard my father say that his dad was his ideal. Dad is my hero, too! He taught me about the relationship between planning and preparedness. He taught me to sleep when the wind blows. Learn more about RDAP. On the 3rd Saturday each month from 10-12 noon at the fire station, Lane and his team present the essentials of RDAP. Plan to join us on December 8, 2018 at the Community Center for a City sponsored disaster preparedness fair. Learn how to sleep when the wind blows! Michael Gailey, Mayor of Syracuse City
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from the Editor Fall is officially here and it feels great. Though I think we got robbed a little with fall colors. It was so dry this year that things went brown before changing colors and the rain came a little too late.
NOVEMBER ISSUE
2018
We hope you enjoy this month's edition. The Melissa and Ryan Spelts "Rivalries" story was fun to research and write because fall seems to bring those friendly (sometimes not so friendly) rivalries to the forefront. We also hope you enjoy the homemade soups and pies we have included in this issue. Have a happy Thanksgiving and don’t eat too much!
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CITY NEWS
Syracuse City Updates Syracuse Library is Closed for Renovation Estimated reopening in one year. Watch for announcements regarding a satellite library to pick up and drop off reserved books from online. There are also plans in the works for a story time for children but details are not fully arranged yet. We will keep you informed regarding updates as they become available.
Holiday Lighting Events Syracuse City Holiday Lighting will take place on December 1st | 4:30-7pm | Centennial Park | Free Admittance. Lighting Ceremony will start at 5:45 There will be food and craft vendors, entertainment, Santa, a lantern display and a lighting ceremony.
Community Question Corner
If your family would like to create lanterns for this event go to www.syracuserecreation.com/lights to find out how.
BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY
Question: We don’t have any wilderness in our jurisdiction. Why does Syracuse have wildfire equipment and personnel?
SYRACUSE MUSEUM
Answer: You cannot go through a summer without news of a catastrophic wildfire in the Mountain West. The fires are immense and require significant resources to extinguish. Syracuse Fire Department maintains two vehicles designed for wildfire response – a brush truck and a water tender. We also employ two seasonal employees specifically assigned to this team throughout the fire season.
From Mid 1800’s to Early 1900’s
We are looking for Antique Treasures “On Loan” or “Given To” the museum to be put on display so the community can enjoy them.
These resources are in high demand, and our team is mobilized frequently and for long periods of time. Our community is doing its part to support our neighbors by protecting life and property. Our most recent deployment was assisting in the suppression of the Pole Creek fire in Spanish Fork. For those concerned about the fiscal implications of Syracuse performing services in other jurisdictions, the City is reimbursed for its trouble. In fact, the Wildfire Response program has traditionally resulted in a net gain for the City. Ultimately, the City helps its neighbors, remains fully staffed for local incidents, and is operating without financially burdening our citizens. Do you have a community question? Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.
ITEMS: Old Rockers, Pictures of Syracuse (Canary, Saltair, etc.), Old Farm Equipment, Old House Wears
For more Info call Dean Hill (801) 580-8956 Phil Gooch (801) 628-0751 SYRACUSE CONNECTION // November 2018 5
CITY NEWS
Employee SpotlightGarrett Sholly Garrett Sholly is currently working as a firefighter and AEMT for Syracuse City. During his childhood, Garrett watched his father, who is also a firefighter. “I always thought it would be cool to ride in the firetruck and be able to help people, so when I was able to get into an EMT Class and go through the fire academy, I fell in love with this career and being able to help people.” When Garrett isn’t rushing into fires or serving his community, he likes to hike, camp, and hunt. He is currently attending UVU to get a degree in microbiology to pursue getting into a pre-med program and eventually medical school. Syracuse City would like to thank Garrett for all of his hard work and service to his community. THANK YOU for your hard work and dedication to our City residents!
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Public Works Tree Trimming: This is a good time of year to trim trees along the roads and sidewalks. Remember the 7/11 rule for trimming clearance: 7 feet above the sidewalk and 11 feet above the street. Offer to help others who may need assistance with tree trimming. Winter Parking: As you prepare for winter, be mindful of parking vehicles off the street during snowfall and during snow removal operations. Snow removal can take up to 36 hours after the snowstorm is over. Parking on the street not only impedes snow removal operations but is also unlawful and may be cited. (Ord 11-20-050) Clean gutters: Please keep your gutters and storm inlet grates clear from leaves, grit, and debris. Doing so allows good drainage into storm drains. This not only prevents flooding, but also keeps our downstream habitat healthy. As leaves begin to fall, look for ways to help those needing assistance with raking, sweeping, and preventing leaves from going into our storm drains. Thank you for making this community look great!
CITY NEWS
Arts Council Upcoming Events Save the date for our Christmas concert on Monday, December 17th. If you are interested in participating in the orchestra, please email orchestra@ syracuseutaharts.org for more info! Our choir will begin rehearsals soon. We will be learning Christmas music to perform at a Christmas concert and City tree lighting event. Please visit our website or Facebook page for more information. Tickets are now on sale for Aladdin Jr! Performances will be held November 14-16th at 7 pm in the Syracuse Arts Academy Jr High Auditorium. Please visit our website www.syracuseutaharts. org for more information. We are currently accepting letters of interest for a director for our 2019 summer musical. Please email a letter of interest, including your experience and any conflicts from April through August to theater@syracuseutaharts.org.
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CITY NEWS
Parks and Recreation YOUTH SPORTS JR. JAZZ BASKETBALL Registration dates: Second Session: August 1 – November 10 Divisions: 3rd grade boys, 4th grade boys, 5th grade boys, 6th grade boys, 7th/8th grade boys, 9th/10th grade boys, 11th/12th grade boys, 7th- 9th grade girls. *Leagues will tentatively begin mid-December and run until March. Cost: 3rd-4th grade boys: $52.00 5th-12th grade boys and 7th-9th grade girls: $57.00 **Grades 3rd- 8th and 7- 9th grade girls will be organized through drafts. **9th- 12th grade boys must register as a team.
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CITY NEWS
City Council Meeting Summary
The City Council met in business meetings on October 9, 2018. Detailed Council packets containing further information about the presentations that were made to the Council are available on the City’s website, www.syracuseut.com. Following is a summary of major actions taken at the meeting: October 9 Business Meeting: •
The Council publicly recognized the Miss Syracuse Pageant Committee for their coordination of the 2018 Pageant.
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The Council accepted for certification a petition to annex 9.51 acres of property located at approximately 2600 W. 3000 S.
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The Council adopted an ordinance amending Sections of Title 4 of the City Code pertaining to excavations, service laterals, irrigation systems, and illicit discharge.
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The Council – on a three to two vote – adopted an ordinance amending the General Plan Map for property located at 3500
Rain or Shine, Crossing Guards are Always There BY JENNIFER GREENLEE
Crossing guards are always at their assigned post to help children arrive safely at school, no matter the conditions. They are kind to the many that cross and are highly spoken of by members of the community. Syracuse City thanks the men and women who stand vigilantly at corners and crosswalks each day to ensure pedestrians’ safety. Many of these crossing guards have been serving their community for several years, and the ones that have just started will be helping the community for years to come. These wonderful people have helped the kids with more than crossing the street. Sara Hobbs, a crossing guard that has been serving for three years said, “I’ve heard about good days, bad days, field trips, and school parties. I have patched up bloody knees and bloody noses. I have lended a hand and lended my phone. These are only bits and pieces of my job as a guard. My eyes, ears, and mind need to be clear at all times. I have not only my life in my hands, but local neighbors’ and friends’ precious babies in my care.” Being a crossing guard is not for everyone; the weather can be frustrating as the seasons change, and sometimes drivers disregard safety. Shelly Thorne said, “Sometimes the drivers get upset with us. I get it, they are in a hurry to get where they need
S. Bluff Road; the land use designation for the property will be changed from R-1 residential to Planned Residential Development (PRD). •
The Council approved a short-term lease with Enzio Leben enabling him to use City property located northwest of 2000 West and Gentile Road for agricultural purposes.
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The Council adopted a resolution reaffirming the City’s Mission Statement and updating the 10-year Vision Statements.
to go; I wish they could step into our shoes and understand that these kids and their safety is our priority.” Shelly has been a crossing guard for 14 years and has been one of the many crossing guards at Antelope Drive and 2000 west. She served throughout the construction that took place on 2000 west.
THE ONE THING ALL THE CROSSING GUARDS HAVE IN COMMON IS HOW MUCH THEY LOVE THE KIDS. Every one of them said something about how awesome the kids were. Melany Strong, a crossing guard for three years said, “I have loved being with those cute kids each day. I have a few kids that I cross that are at my corner waiting for me every morning. Instead of going to school early, they chat with me, they tell me how their friends are, what they did the night before, and who their favorite Fortnite Player is. I so enjoy being with the kids. As much as I hate snow and rainy days, I still look forward to each day I am with them.” Kasaundra Jones, a crossing guard who has served for five months added, “I have stayed a crossing guard because we have the best kids ever here in Syracuse. I tell people all the time that my kids that I cross at my crossing are the best. They are always so polite, being sure to say thank you or have a nice day, they even pick up garbage on the way home. Every day one of them does something to make me laugh. They’re awesome!” The kids who walk to school make the job enjoyable for those who work so hard to keep children safe. They often give the crossing guards gifts: pictures and cards have been admired and appreciated by the crossing guards who have received them. Several of the crossing guards view this as a service they can provide to the city. Kristie Taylor, who has been a crossing guard for five years, said, “Growing up in Syracuse you felt the community spirit. Being a crossing guard is part of that community spirit. It takes a village to raise our kids. I hope people can help my children when I can’t be there. This is a way I can help others.” SYRACUSE CONNECTION // November 2018 9
CITY NEWS
Granting Wishes
BY JENNIFER GREENLEE
During this month of Thanksgiving, there is often a desire to give back to our communities. This year, Syracuse City, Syracuse Police Department, Syracuse Fire Department, and Syracuse High School will be teaming up to raise funds to grant wishes for children that are battling critical illnesses. The goal is to raise $25,000 for the five children in Syracuse who are waiting for their wishes to be granted. Events have been going on throughout October. On October 4th, the “Miracle Minute” was held at the halftime of the Syracuse versus Clearfield football game. In just one-minute, the fans of both schools raised $1,660. On October 11, there was a Syracuse Fire Department Open House, during which time they accepted any donations. From October 25-27 the Pumpkin Walk was held, and during that time, there was a luminary “Light-a-Wish” fundraiser. There have also been partnerships and fundraisers with Black Island Farms. The final event and deadline for the Fundraiser will be December 10th at the semi-annual Guns N’ Hoses event. The event will be a charity basketball game and auction. The average wish costs about $5,000. Donating and attending events can change these children’s lives. Chief Garret Atkin said, “A wish come true helps children feel stronger, more energetic, more willing and able to battle their critical illnesses. For many, the wish marks a turning point in the fight against their illnesses.
Doctors, nurses and other health professionals say that the wish experience works in concert with medicine to make their patients feel better emotionally and even physically.” Helping these children who are sick and in pain can only empower you.
The community is striving to give back during this season. If you can aid, please attend these events. If you cannot attend, please go to www.utah.wish.org/syracuse to donate. Thank you for any and all support.
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CITY NEWS
Syracuse City Information
Key Community Contacts MAYOR
Michael Gailey: 801-589-0976 mgailey@syracuseut.com
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Andrea Anderson: 801-309-1466 ananderson@syracuseut.com Corinne Bolduc: 801-529-5779 cbolduc@syracuseut.com Dave Maughan: 801-927-7752 dmaughan@syracuseut.com
Syracuse Library
Doug Peterson: 801-660-5290 dpeterson@syracuseut.com
1875 South 2000 West Syracuse, UT 84075 (801) 451-1850
Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.com
Library Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm Fri & Sat: 10am-6pm
SYRACUSE SERVICES
Passport Applications
City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 West 1900 South Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, closed holidays
Passport application processing services are offered at City Hall between 9am- 4pm, processing takes approximately 20-30 minutes per application. Walk-ins are served in the order of arrival, multiple applications and/or photos wait times may be longer. All required forms, photos and payment must be completed prior to 4pm to be accepted the same day. Applications can be found on the www.travel.state.gov website. Application fees must be paid with a Check or Money Order made payable to the U.S. Department of State. www.syracuseut.com/Passports.aspx.
Job Openings For a list of the current openings with Syracuse City, click on the 'Jobs' link on our main City page www.syracuseut.com
Fix It Requests We appreciate our citizens helping the City be aware of issues that need to be addressed throughout the City such as road repairs, street light/sign repair, park maintenance, water problems (culinary & secondary), garbage can pickup, code ordinance enforcement and even employee feedback. The City website is a great tool for providing us with notifications. The Fix-it Request link can be found on our home page at the top left hand side under Popular Pages.
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City Arts Council - 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org
City Museum: 801-825-3633 Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 2pm - 5pm Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 West 1900 South Summer hours: Mon-Thurs-6am-8pm; Fri- 6am-8pm; Sat- 8am-12pm Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 South 3000 West 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.com Police Station: 801-825-4400 1751 South 2000 West Post Office: 801-614-9677 (Inside City Hall) Public Works Facility: 801-825-7235 3061 South 2400 West Utilities Department: 801-825-1477 Opt #2 Volunteer/Eagle Scout Projects: Tess Jones 801-614-9655 tjones@syracuseut.com Youth Council -801-643-8996
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COMMUNITY
November Calendar of Events SENIORS
Please call the Syracuse Community Center at (801) 614-9660 #1 to RSVP
MONTHLY MOVIE Wednesday, November 14th @ 1 p.m. (Adrift) FREE ~ Please RSVP
To learn more about activities for Senior Citizens, please stop by the Syracuse Community Center for a Senior Citizens Newsletter or visit www.syracuserecreation.com
THINK TUESDAY Tuesday, November 20th @ 10 a.m. (Nada) FREE ~ Please RSVP BUS TRIP Monday, November 23rd (Leaves at 11 a.m.) Polar Express/Lunch at The Union Grill, Ogden $2/per person with Lunch on your own (Payment due at time of Reservation) LUNCH & BINGO Wednesday, November 28th @ 12 Noon Guest Speaker/Jennifer Ward, Trauma Program Coordinator from Davis Hospital Suggested donation of $3.00/person Must RSVP by 10 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2018 SENIOR YOGA Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8 a.m. Available for anyone aged 50+/$1.00 or 60+/$0.50 PICKLEBALL Tuesdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Thursdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Adults/$2.00 or Seniors 60+/$0.50 AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASSROOM COURSE The AARP Driver Safety classroom course is the nation’s first and largest course designed for drivers 50 and older. You’ll learn proven safety strategies to help maintain your confidence behind the wheel, so you can make new memories on the road. Plus, you could get a great discount on your car insurance! We will be offering an AARP Driver Safety Classroom Course here at the Syracuse Community Center on Friday, November 2, 2018. The class will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (with a break for lunch). The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members, payable on the first day of class. To sign-up, please call the Front Desk at (801) 614-9660 #1. This class will be taught by Peter McDonough
6:45 PM Nov 30 - Boys Basketball Corner Canyon Tournament, Wrestling Syracuse Scuffle at home 3 PM to 10 PM
Clearfield High School Nov 3 - Sadies Dance - 8 PM to 10 PM Nov 6 - Swimming @ Fremont - 3 PM to 4 PM If you would like to receive the Senior Nov 7 - Musical - Hunchback of Notre Citizens Newsletter via e-mail, please Dame - 7 PM to 9:30 PM send your NAME and E-MAIL address to paulaj@syracuseut.com Nov 8 - Musical - Hunchback of Notre Dame - 7 PM to 9:30 PM Nov 9 - Musical - Hunchback of Notre SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Dame - 7 PM to 9:30 PM Nov 10 - Musical: Hunchback of Notre Syracuse High School Dame - 7 PM to 9:30 PM Nov 1 - Volleyball State Tournament @ Nov 12 - Musical: Hunchback of Notre UVU Dame - 7 PM to 9:30 PM Nov 2 - Football State Tournament Nov 13 - Swimming Region 1 relays @ Quarter Final games, Volleyball State Ogden Home - 3 PM to 4 PM Tournament @ UVU Nov 16 - Swimming Thanksgiving invite Nov 3 - Volleyball State Tournament @ @ TBD UVU Nov 17 - Swimming Thanksgiving Invite Nov 5 - 9 - Spirit Week @ TBD Nov 8 - Football State Tournament Semi Nov 20 - Wrestling Quad Meet @ Finals at U of U Northridge - 3 PM to 4 PM, Girls Nov 9 - Sadies Dance Basketball vs. Copperhills - 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM, Boys Basketball at Viewmont Nov 13 - Swimming Region Relays @ 7 PM to 9 PM Ogden High - 3 PM to 5 PM Nov 21 - Teacher Comp Day - No Nov 15 - Wrestling Intersquad School Meet - 6 PM to 8 PM Happy Nov 16 - Football State Tournament Thanksgiving Nov 22 & 23 - Thanksgiving Break No school Final @ U of U, Swimming Thanksgiving Invitational @ So. Davis Nov 27 - Girls Basketball @ Kearns Rec Center, - 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM, Boys Basketball vs. Hillcrest (Endowment Game) - 7 PM Nov 17 - Swimming Thanksgiving to 9 PM Invitational @ So. Davis Rec Center, Cheer Showcase 11 AM to 4 PM, Nov 29 - Girls Basketball @ Green Canyon - 7 PM to 8:30 PM Nov 19- Jazz Band @ UVU Nov 20 - Girls Basketball @ home vs. Bonneville - 5:15 PM - 7 PM, Boys Syracuse Jr. High Basketball @ Woods Cross - 7 PM to 9 Nov 1 - Boys Basketball @ Central Davis PM 3:15 PM to 5 PM Nov 21 - Teacher Comp Day No School Nov 6 - Boys Basketball @ home vs Nov 22-23 Thanksgiving Break - No South Davis - 3:15 PM to 5 PM school Nov 8 - Boys Basketball @ home vs North Nov 27 - Swimming vs Fremont @ Davis - 3:15 PM to 5 PM, School Play “A Clearfield Aquatic - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Thousand Cranes - 7 PM to 9 PM Girls Basketball @ Ogden High - 5:15 Nov 9 - School Play “A Thousand PM to 7 PM, Boys Basketball @ home vs. Cranes” - 7 PM to 9 PM Farmington - 7 PM to 9 PM, Wrestling @ Nov 10 - School Play “ A Thousand Box Elder - 6 PM to 8 PM Cranes” - 3 PM to 5 PM & 7 PM to 9 PM Nov 29 - Boy Basketball Corner Canyon Nov 12 - 16 - Spirit Week Tournament, Swimming Syracuse @ East Nov 13 - Boys Basketball @ Sunset 3:15 - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Girls Basketball PM to 5 PM @ home vs. Ben Lomond - 5:15 PM to
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Nov 15 - Boys Basketball @ home vs. North Layton - 3:15 PM to 5 PM Nov 20 - Boys Basketball @ home vs. Legacy - 3:15 PM - 5 PM Nov 21 - Teacher Comp Day - No School Nov 22 & 23 - Thanksgiving Recess - No School Nov 27 - Boys Basketball - Playoffs 1st round - 3:15 PM to 5 PM Nov 29 - Boys Basketball - Playoffs Quarterfinals - 3:15 PM to 5 PM Legacy Jr. High Nov 1 - Boys Basketball at home vs. West Point - 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Nov 5 -9 Kindness Week Nov 6 - Boys Basketball @ home vs. North Layton - 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Nov 8 - Boys Basketball @ Sunset - 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Nov 13 - Boys Basketball @ home vs. Fairfield - 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Nov 14 - Girls basketball Conditioning begins Nov 15 - Boys Basketball @ North Davis 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Nov 20 - Boys Basketball @ Syracuse 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM Nov 21 - Teacher Comp Day - No School Nov 22 & 23 - Thanksgiving Break - No School Nov 27 - Boys Basketball Playoffs first round - 3:15 PM to 5 PM Nov 29 - Boys Basketball Playoffs Quarterfinals - 3:15 PM to 5 PM
Syracuse Arts Academy Nov 21 - 23 - Thanksgiving Break West Point Jr. High Nov 1 - Boys Basketball @ Legacy - 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Nov 2 - Student of the month Breakfast 7:15 AM to 8 AM Nov 3 - District Honor Choir Nov 6 - Boys Basketball vs. Sunset - 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Nov 8 - Boys Basketball @ North Layton 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Nov 10 - District Honor Choir Nov 13 - District Honor Choir, Boys Basketball @ North Davis - 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Nov 15 - Musical, Boys Basketball @ Fairfield - 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Nov 15 - 19 Musical Nov 20 - Boys Basketball @ West Point 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Nov 21 - Teacher Comp Day - No School (Thanksgiving Break) Nov 22 & 23 - Thanksgiving Break - NO School Nov 27 - Boys Basketball First Round Tournament - 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Nov 29 - Boys Basketball Quarter Final 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM Syracuse Elementary School Nov 21 - Teacher Comp Day - No school Nov 22 & 23 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
Cook Elementary Nov 13 - Cook Cougar Choir Program 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM Nov 15 - Art Night & Reflections Awards 6 PM to 8 PM Nov 21 - Teacher Comp Day - No school Nov 22 & 23 Thanksgiving Break - No school Nov 26 - 30 Book Fair: Buy one get one free! Bluff Ridge Nov 12 - 15 Grandparent Week Nov 21 - Teacher Comp Day - No School Nov 22 & 23 - Thanksgiving Break Buffalo Point Nov 21 - 23 Thanksgiving Break - No School Syracuse Arts Academy (Antelope Campus) Nov 21 - 23 Thanksgiving Break - No school Syracuse Arts Academy (North Campus) Nov 21 - 23 Thanksgiving Break - No school Sand Springs Elementary Nov 20 Early Out Nov 21 - 23 Thanksgiving Break - No school
FAMILY FUN EVENTS Nov 3 - Project LEAP Free Dance Classes for kids ages K - 6th grade 9AM to 10:30 AM (Creative Arts Academy 165 S Main Street Bountiful - For more information call 610-5853914) Nov 4 - Daylight Savings ends Nov 10 - Project LEAP Free Dance Classes for kids ages K - 6th grade 9AM to 10:30 AM (Creative Arts Academy 165 S Main Street BountifulFor more information call 610-5853914) Nov 17 - Project LEAP Free Dance Classes for kids ages K - 6th grade 9AM to 10:30 AM (Creative Arts Academy 165 S Main Street BountifulFor more information call 610-5853914)
Nov 22 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY!!! Thanksgiving Day Races - Turkey 10K, Family 5K and Gobbler 1K -pre register at southdavisraces.com Nov 24 - Project LEAP Free Dance Classes for kids ages K - 6th grade 9AM to 10:30 AM (Creative Arts Academy 165 S Main Street BountifulFor more information call 610-5853914) Nov 26 - Kaysville “Lights the City” 6 PM to 7:30 PM - enjoy the lighting of the city center and enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate, doughnuts, and Santa, Festival of lights & Santa in Centerville Utah, Nov 30 - 5 Carols for Christmas in Leishman Hall at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre at 7PM - $15 reserved seating.
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Antelope Island Events • WORKING OF THE BISON
After rounding up the bison from the island the staff will be working on the bison through the corrals in order to check their health, vaccinate, count and sort the island’s bison. Guided tours will be given each day to give the public an up close and personal look at these amazing animals. Tours are free and do not require reservations, unless your group is large. Guided tours are from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 4:30 on November 1,2,3. Bring a can or box of food for the food bank and receive 20% off the entrance fee to the park. For more information contact charityowens@utah. gov.
• 14TH ANNUAL LIVE BISON AUCTION
To help maintain the bison at the sustainable level of 500 to 550 animals, the park will hold its 14th Annual Live Bison Action. November 14 at 10 AM in the Auction Shed at the Bison Corrals.
• VISITOR CENTER ART GALLERY
Photography by Kelly Thurgood will be featured in the Anetelope Island Art Gallery through Nov 30. Events were found and sourced from https://stateparks.utah. gov/parks/antelope-island/visitor-center-art-gallery/. Please visit the site if you have any questions.
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Behind the Book, Cathedral of Time BY JENNIFER GREENLEE, ANDREA ANDERSON
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he author of Cathedral of Time, Stephen Thorpe, is a Syracuse native. Born and raised in Syracuse, Stephen, his wife Maria, and their two kids returned shortly after 9/11. His brother-in-law and many other friends narrowly escaped the attack on the Pentagon and other friends were witnesses of the DC sniper attacks. “I knew Syracuse was a great place to raise a family, so we were excited to come back,” said Stephen. A few years after returning, Stephen began to think about developing a new video game. He began to write the storylines to the different levels when he realized that he had a large word count. “As a History major in college, I always thought there were so many fun ways kids could learn about history. A video game would be a great way for them to have fun in the process. So, I started writing the storyline for the different levels of a game that would encompass my love for history, mythology, fantasy, and urban legends. When I finished, I looked at the word count and realized I had almost half as many words as a Harry Potter book. I told my wife, ‘I think I’m writing a book!’” Stephen spent two years working with editors, working on honing his craft. The book is available for purchase on Amazon or www.theworldofagartha.com. The first draft of book two, The Pyramid of Skulls is in progress. Stephen is also working on his video game “Revenge of the Praetorian”. The development of “Revenge of the Praetorian” can be viewed at www.revengeofthepraetorian.com as updates on the games progress are posted there and on the Facebook page for the game.
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The back cover of his book reads as follows: Ghostly sightings of a legendary murderer. The discovery of a hidden stash from a bank robbery. The disappearance of a well-known TV personality, and the most prominent family in town entangled in all of it. Makayla Brown’s ideal life is about to be blown to smithereens. She’ll need to race across space and time, plunging herself into another world in hopes of saving her own. When Makayla disappears off the face of the Earth, the dedication of her two best friends, Tanner and Andrew, will be tested as they attempt to follow her trail through a dangerous new world and encounter beasts and beings the likes of which they’ve never seen. Will they reach Makayla in time to rescue her from certain death and bring her safely home, or will they be doomed to spend eternity in their new world, sealed by the rule of the fates?
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HOMEMADE APRONS
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With the holidays just around the corner every cook needs a good apron. Aprons are a lot of fun because they are simple patterns that are easy and super cute when they are done. First of all, I want you to know that I am not a seamstress. I’ve made a few blankets and if you are from Utah originally you may remember the boxers you made in home economics in junior high… yeah I aced that assignment. However, that is the extent of my sewing abilities. That being said, when I saw this apron on Pinterest I wanted to make one. I’m relieved to have that off my list of things to do and I’m super proud of myself for conquering my fear and making something I will use for years to come. The funny thing is my sewing machine broke, so I borrowed a friend’s machine that also broke down (probably the user) the third machine did the trick though and this was the result. My grandma, Wanda Frehner, made aprons all the time. Most of them were from scrap fabric. The design and styles varied but it was cool how she used up everything she had. She lived a life that followed the age old advice: waste not, want not.
It took three tries but I finally got a sewing machine that worked!
I followed an instructional blog at theheartyhome.blogspot. com. It was great, with lots of pictures and easy-to-follow instructions. First, I practiced on old fabric making a second apron for my seven year old in the process. He’s super excited. A couple little tips: Ironing your fabric before sewing helps a lot! And good sewing scissors are BOMB.com.
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RIVALRIES BY RYAN SPELTS
RYAN cool SPELTS I can see the glow of Friday night lights in theBY dark sky on a clear autumn evening. I can sense the energy and electricity from both sides of the field as rivals prepare to face off in an annual battle of the gridiron.
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Some football rivalries can be whole town events in small communities, and even some bigger communities have 100+ year traditions of playing the same schools from across town for the big game. I grew up in Henderson, Nevada which is southeast of Las Vegas. We were an island of our own off in the desert back then. Today the two towns have grown into each other and there is no space between them. When I got ready to attend junior high and high school, my family moved to the newer part of town called Green Valley and I subsequently was zoned to attend the new Green Valley High School instead of Basic High School. (Whose idea was it to name a school Basic anyway?) Because both teams were from Henderson, a natural rivalry formed. Even when Basic didn’t have the talent that our team had or vice versa, we both showed up to those games and played our hearts out. We had an undefeated football season thwarted by Basic one year when they had a losing record. But as rivalries often go, it has less to do with the talent of the team and more to do with who shows up to win. That was a disappointing loss. We went on to win region and compete for state while Basic stayed home, but I remember more about losing that rivalry game than the tournament. It was heartbreaking.
Though we often think of football first when talking about rivalries, it can also vary from sport to sport. I was also able to play on one of the first boys’ volleyball teams in the State of Nevada when they approved boys’ volleyball as a high school sport in 1992. Our rival was Chaparral High, which was one of the only other schools with a decent team in the beginning. We lost to them at state both years I played, and I still have some anger and resentment in my heart for the Chaparral Cowboys. Grrr. Today, rivalries still exist between high schools and some fierce rivalries exist between schools for specific sports. However, with the growth of our communities, there have been some changes of the guard for rivalries. Roy High and Weber are longtime Rivals, but when Fremont High School was built in 1994 many students were moved from both Roy and Weber to become Fremont Students and today both schools view Fremont as a top rival. A similar situation happened when Syracuse High School was built. Some Syracuse homes are zoned for Clearfield High School and local students attend both schools. Neighbors can sometimes attend different high schools though they just live down the street. These new
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schools form new rivalries, though they never really replace old ones.
day because she works at Clearfield but her kids attend Syracuse High. Tough spot to be in!
Clearfield High has had some incredible rivalries with Davis High. They have met each other over 50 times on the gridiron and currently the record is 27-22-1 in favor of Davis. Let’s go Falcons! Time to take a few of those back. Syracuse and Clearfield often don’t get to play each other because they have been in different regions; however, they did this year, with Syracuse taking the win.
Maybe some lower intensity is good because some take rivalries too seriously and can actually break the law in pranking opposing teams leading up to rivalry matches. It can ruin the fun when one school damages bleachers or paints over a statue of an opponent’s mascot. I have even heard of a few teams burning the grass on the field of an opposing team with gasoline. This is not in good taste and takes things too far.
Ogden High and Ben Lomond High School face off annually in the Iron Horse Battle and the Ben Lomond Scots won the game four years in a row, but Ogden High took the win this year in their 66th battle. The Trophy is a wooden box with a train track across the top, with two trains (painted with school colors) facing each other on a track. Along the front are engraved plates with the winner of each year’s rivalry game.
Rivalries can be fun as well. We attended the Weber/ Fremont and the Syracuse/Clearfield games this year and both were a lot of fun. The teams fought fiercely, but in both instances we also saw groups of students from both schools wearing their school colors but hanging out together and being more friendly than I remember being with my opponents when I was in high school. Good for them in keeping the spirit of the game but also an overall spirit of friendliness within our communities.
Roy High and Weber High have a long standing rivalry where they battle for possession of “The Shield.” The trophy is a stained glass shield which is decorated half with Roy’s and half with Weber’s logo and colors. Roy has been able to keep the shield for 4 of the last 5 years including this year. Okay Warriors, let’s get it back! When I spoke with the athletic director of Syracuse High School, Kelly Anderson, he said that some of the rivalry fervor has died down in recent years. He misses the old days when rivalries meant the whole town showed up and it was an intense battle. Today those instances are more rare and quite a bit more tame. There are many more distractions and community members don’t get into the rivalries as they once did. It can simply be an excuse to wear your school’s team colors and gear. The teachers at several local high schools like game days because they can don their school spirit. One of the office staff at Clearfield High says she is always torn on game 20 SYRACUSE CONNECTION // November 2018
I have a rivalry match with some friends each year when BYU plays Utah State. We get together and play a grudge golf match and then attend the game wherever it is that year. It is fun to get into the spirit of things. One year my friend painted a big Aggie A on his front yard in support of the Aggies. My son and I decorated his car with temporary “Y” stickers another time, all in good fun. It is a great excuse to get together and spend time in each other’s company and eat some great food, even if we are rooting for the opposite teams. This brings me to the ultimate rivalry this Thanksgiving, the Turkey Bowl that I will be playing in at a local park onThanksgiving day. It is one of the highlights of the year to face off with friends and neighbors and battle for the pride of the season, The Turkey Bowl Win. I hope you enjoy the memories of this rivalry season and many more to come.
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HISTORY OF
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Payne was a Syracuse resident for most of his life. When Earl was five years old his family moved to a farm in Syracuse from Idaho. During his Air Force career he moved many times with his family, but Syracuse was home and the place he and his wife settled after retiring.
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ats and shoes can tell fascinating stories of love and hard work, war or peace. It is fascinating to imagine the paths an old pair of shoes have tread and the days that a hat has seen, especially when they are very old.
One famous hat that I think of is that of Abraham Lincoln. It’s the stovepipe hat that he wore the night he was killed. Abraham was a very tall man at 6’4”, but when he wore this hat it made him look even taller. Abraham was known for keeping papers and speeches in his hat and he would pull them out when needed. Today this hat is one of the Smithsonian Institute’s most treasured exhibits. If you look closely you can see a thin black ribbon around the hat that he put there himself in a sign of mourning for his son Willie that passed away from typhoid fever. Closer to home in our very own Syracuse Museum you can see another hat that tells a story. Oh, if we could see the places this hat has gone! This Air Force hat might not have any meaning to you, but to the Payne family it is very special. Lt. Colonel Earl S.
He entered the U.S. Air force in 1943 as a bombardier navigator during WWII. He was a fighter pilot in the Korean and Vietnam Wars where he earned many awards and medals. I have never been in a war situation personally, but I have had enlisted family members or family members at war and I know how it feels to be on this side praying for loved ones. What a crazy time this must have been for Earl and his family. After 29 years of service, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. The markings or stripes on the front of his hat indicate his rank which he earned while serving. When soldiers see these markings they stop whatever they are doing and salute the man or woman wearing them. After retiring, Earl and his wife, Della, built a house on his family farm with an airstrip next to the house and a spot to park the plane on the front lawn. He built his own plane and flew it three different times before it crashed (Earl was okay). The next time you stop by the museum, you will see this hat in a whole new light, it might have simply looked like a hat to you but, now you know. It tells a story of bravery, love for our country, love for family, and hard honorable work.
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The Syracuse Museum is collecting and displaying any hats and shoes that came from parents, grandparents or great grandparents. The museum will keep them and show them off but you can keep ownership of them if you so desire. If you have a little write up about the origin of the shoes or hats, and info like the name of the person that wore them and who they were, that would be fun too. Located at: 1891 West 1700 South (Antelope Dr.) Syracuse, Utah 84075 (801) 825-3633 Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday -2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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remember when I was little I would always look forward to this time of year. Not just because of the colors of the leaves, or the crispness in the air, but because this is when the holiday season starts. That is why Thanksgiving will always be one of my favorites. Everyone seems to have their own traditions and things that they do on Thanksgiving; however, my family never really had specific traditions, we usually just play it by ear. Some years we would go up to my Grandma’s house, other years we would go to my other grandparents’ house, and then there were years we would stay home and have a small Thanksgiving dinner with just the four of us. There was one year that we had almost the whole family over at our house. All of my cousins and aunts and uncles and grandparents were crammed into our tiny house. We had a huge dinner and afterwards everyone hung out until they all had to go home. It is one of the most memorable Thanksgiving dinners in my mind. There’s no lying when it’s said that the first Thanksgiving was a million times different than it is today. I remember learning about and hearing the story of the first Thanksgiving in elementary school. The pilgrims came all the way from Europe and their first year here was hard and devastating, but then as springtime came around they were visited by a friendly Native American named Squanto. Squanto decided to help the pilgrims by teaching them how to grow their own corn. He also taught them how to hunt, fish, and to avoid poisonous plants. The pilgrims thrived with his advice and guidance, so when their
first successful harvest came to a close they decided to have a celebratory feast. They invited the Native Americans and had corn, deer, and other similar foods. Today our Thanksgiving traditions are vastly different than they were back in the pilgrims’ time and there are as many different traditions as there are food options at a Thanksgiving feast. Some families have their whole family over and celebrate together, while others have just a small little dinner with their immediate family. Our menus have also evolved over the years. We typically have turkey or ham, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and a dessert of some sort along with dishes that are unique to each family and each year. Some families even go out to restaurants for dinner instead of staying home, which is nice because there is no cleanup. After dinner, some will go out and play football while others go out shopping or play games together. I think that it’s so cool and amazing that our traditions have evolved and changed and become something unique to each of us.
Even though our Thanksgiving day is different than what it was back in the early pilgrim times, the core values are still the same. We still value the hard work everyone put into making the feast and we still gather around the table with our loved ones, related or not, despite our differences and challenges. Even though the traditions of Thanksgiving have changed drastically we can still hold onto and honor those values.
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What do Donovan Mitchell and a 13-year-old golden retriever from Syracuse have in common? They’ve both been featured on Jazz games, and they both get thousands of likes on Twitter! Levi is a very special dog who has lived in Syracuse most of his life. His family adopted him at one-year-old, and was unprepared for how much he’d touch their lives. It was a little rough at first, with him anxiously chewing up EVERY piece of furniture he had access to - including a couch, the walls, and bed posts - and running away every chance he got. But surviving the difficult puppy moments was well worth it, because in time he’s grown to be one amazing dog. His prized possession is his blanket. That blanket means the world to him, and he doesn’t go anywhere without it. He holds it between his paws, and sucks on it like a baby binky. The poor blanket is covered in fur, and ripped to shreds - just the way he likes it. Not only is he loved greatly by his family here in Syracuse, but he is quite the celebrity as well. His resume includes the following accomplishments:
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I am often asked if I have EARTHQUAKE coverage on my home and even on my business and the answer is YES. If you have any equity in your home, it could be gone in even a small earthquake. For as little as $150 a year we can cover the structure itself. It is a little more if you would like the insurance to cover your personal property, loss of use and other coverages. Here are some actual examples of homes that we have written earthquake policies for that include the dwelling, personal property, loss of use, other structures and building ordinance.
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One of the biggest concerns in coverage you would have in the case of earthquake damage is loss of use. Where will you live if your home is unsuitable? Our earthquake policies have coverage for this possibility. The insurance will pay for a residence for you during the repair of your home. The great thing is, it doesn't matter who your regular homeowners or business policy is insured with, we can help you with earthquake insurance as a stand alone earthquake policy with either a 5% deductible that has a Masonry (Brick) exclusion or a 10% deductible without the exclusion. We can insure both the actual home itself and your personal property or just the home itself. The rates are far less than most people assume and it is great coverage to have, especially when you consider that scientists have estimated that we will likely face a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in our lifetimes. The damage of a quake that size would be catastrophic. Even a smaller quake could cause major repairs and damage to your property, which can easily be insured with one our policies. There are some underwriting requirements to review so contact us to see what best fits your needs.
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n 1981, a key to getting noticed as a business was to show up at the top of the list in the phone book. Terry Palmer had that in mind as he started A-Insurance. Originally one office in Roy, A-Insurance grew to three offices over the next three decades and are now one of the top insurers in their communities. In Syracuse, this office insures 2 out of 10 households of the community, which is virtually unheard of for an insurance agency. These men and women love being in and part of their community and it shows in their results. Terry was very involved in the community and even served as mayor. He believed in making his business a part of the community, that approach is still true today. In 2010 Roger Grow took over as the General Manager as Terry started preparing for retirement and the eventual sale of A-Insurance to Roger. Terry fully retired from the agency in 2017. Roger, also a long time Syracuse resident, previously owned Scoops Drive-in which was located in the building that now houses Don’s Meats on Antelope. He has kept the principles that A-Insurance is known for.
A-Insurance budgets over $20,000 a year to sponsor community events, high school sports and student groups. They love sponsoring teams and organizations, but Roger says he really enjoys getting a call from a coach or director that says; “I have this great kid…but they can’t afford something, can you help out?”
to get the car started later so no tow was needed. You can’t get that from an 800 number. They have also become quite good at unlocking cars when clients lock their keys in the car, saving them from having to call a locksmith. It is now a badge of honor to see which agent is the fastest!
Roger also believes that being part of the community in other ways is important as well. He had a competing agent one time tell him he was moving out of his area because he didn’t want to see the people he wrote policies for at the grocery store. Roger couldn’t figure out why. He said I want to see my clients at the store and answer questions and be friends with them. I don’t want them to call some 800 number.
The A-Insurance office in Syracuse is staffed by seasoned agents, Keeth Kennington, Shah Brionez, Cathy Moon, and Marion Steward whom are all longtime Syracuse Residents. They are an independent agency with more than 20 carriers. They can write policies for homes, cars and any toy you might enjoy from snowmobiles and campers to motorcycles and side by sides. They can also write commercial and business policies.
Just the other day Keeth Kennington, one of their agents, received a call from a client asking if she had tow coverage on her policy. Keeth asked what was wrong? She was at her kids school and her Suburban wouldn’t start and she was right where the busses would be pulling in within the next ten minutes. Keeth and Shah Brionez jumped in the car and ran over to the school and pushed her out of the way. Her husband came and was able
Roger says one thing he notices is that there tends to be turn over in insurance. Companies and agents come and go, however A-Insurance is here to stay. They seek to perform the best service and help get clients the best coverage for a great price. They have seen the problems with improper insurance and how it can negatively affect families, so Roger and the team at A-Insurance make it their mission to make sure their clients are fully covered.
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Fall Pies and Warm Soup CHERRY AND APPLE PIES
By Melissa Spelts
One day Ryan came home saying he wanted to make a pie. He has always preferred pies to cakes (we usually put candles in a pie for his birthday) but I have only made crisps or pies after buying the pre-made crust from the grocery store. He surprised me by finding a crust recipe and throwing the needed ingredients into a bowl. The most impressive part of this was the end result. What a beautiful and delicious creation! I’m making him the official pie maker in our home. Try this recipe with fillings that are your family’s favorites, cherry and apple are our favorites. For the cherry pie we just used cans of cherry filling from the store and for the apple we picked apples from the tree in our back yard and made our own filling. Let us know your favorite fillings, we would love to make something new for our Thanksgiving feast.
Crust Recipe 2 ½ C. all purpose flour ½ C. butter ½ C. shortening 32 SYRACUSE CONNECTION // November 2018
Pinch of salt Ice cold water added teaspoon by teaspoon until right consistency has formed
• Drop flour, salt, butter and shortening in bowl. • Use your hands to combine ingredients until small pebbles are formed.
• Add cold water a teaspoon at a time until the dough begins to hold together and form a ball.
• Do not over handle the dough. • Divide dough in half. • Place ball of dough onto wax paper and flatten. Place
another piece of wax paper over the top and roll out the pastry into a circle. If your pie pan is 9 inches make sure your circle is bigger than 9 inches so you have enough for the edging.
• Remove the top layer of wax paper and place pastry into pie tin. Remove other piece of wax paper and
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press pastry into pan. Use your fingers to crimp the edge of the crust.
• Freeze for 30 minutes to firm up the pastry. This helps prevent pastry from shrinking during baking.
• Prick the bottom of crust to prevent bubbling during baking.
• If pie filling recipe calls for a baked crust, bake at 400
degrees. For the first 10-12 minutes keep the edges of pie covered with foil and then remove for the last 15 minutes. Bake until golden brown.
• Fill with pie filling and cook according to recipe. • This recipe makes enough dough for two 9” crusts. We used the second crust for the top of our pie.
• On the top you can either create a lattice work like you
see on the cherry pie. (It was our first one, trial and error will help make it look better.) On the apple pie we did a simple pie cover with a design cut out to allow breathing.
• For the perfect brown, stir an egg white until foamy
and paint the top of the curst with the egg white. Then sprinkle white sugar over the top to give it that sugared texture.
• Serve with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy! Apple Filling: You will need about 6-7 cups of sliced, peeled apples. Use tart apples for best result and coat in a small amount of lemon juice, which will keep the apples fresh as well as get the dry ingredients to stick to the apples better.
CHICKEN LIME CILANTRO SOUP By Breanne Hart When fall is in the air, this is a favorite soup in our home. A couple years ago my mom tried a lot of new and different recipes. She tried so many; some were good some were not so good. Through trial and error we got some pretty good recipes that we make all the time now and this is one of them. At first I didn’t like this soup because it was something different, but I love it now, it’s one of the things that I get really excited to have when my mom makes it. It’s a pretty simple and easy recipe, it doesn’t take a ton of time to make and it tastes delicious.
8 C. of water 10 tsp chicken bouillon 2 C. cubed/shredded chicken 1 can pinto/black beans, drained and rinsed ½ C. lentils 1 C. frozen mixed vegetables 2 C. Minute Rice 1 ½ C. tomato based salsa 1/3 C. lime juice 1/3 bunch chopped cilantro (more or less depending on your preference) Combine all ingredients together in a large stock pot and bring to a rapid boil. Lower temperature to low and simmer for half hour. Garnish with more cilantro if desired.
Combine 1/2 cup of brown and white sugar with 3 tablespoons of flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of ginger and nutmeg. Dump over the sliced apples and stir. Cook at 400º for about 50 minutes, watch for perfect brownness. We did not pre-cook the crust but we did put foil over the outer edge to avoid burning the edges.
According to bakingbites.com, the best apples for pie making are: Granny Smith, MacIntosh, Pink Lady and Fuji
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OUTDOORS
IF YOU GO:
Crystal Hot Springs
• Family night is Wednesday; for just $20 for a family up to 6 • Newly remodeled More info at www.crystalhotsprings.net
BY MELISSA SPELTS
T
ucked at the base of the mountains just east of Honeyville, Utah is a world renowned mineral hot spring resort called Crystal Hot Springs. I actually spent a large part of my childhood living
just around the corner from the resort. It was always one of my favorite places to swim and we still enjoy visiting with our family today, especially since my parents' ranch is just down the way. I have wonderful memories playing at the springs while young. We would “walk” (yeah right, we ran) up the stairs to the top of the twirly slides, over and over again. We could talk, laugh and scream all the way down to the pool below. There is a waterfall in the soaker pool and an olympic pool to swim in. The best part is the water ranges from 120 - 130ºF so you can swim outdoors all year long. One of my favorite memories was swimming while it was snowing.
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The water is naturally heated by the earth’s core. The water comes from a spring that is estimated to be 22,000 years old and is situated about 8,000 feet below us. The spring is so plentiful that it can fill all the pools at the resort in about 5 minutes, which is 8,400 gallons. The best part isthat while you are swimming and playing at the resort, you can also absorb some healthy minerals. Crystal Hot Springs has the highest mineral count found anywhere in the world. The minerals found in the water include: calcium, chloride, fluoride, iron, lithium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, silver, sodium, stronium, and sulfate. These minerals have been shown to help bones, blood, skin, hair, nails, brain function and many of these minerals are used in antidepressants. I recently went on a field trip with my daughter’s school class and learned that they remodeled everything recently and it looks very nice. These waters have been utilized for many many years. It is estimated that the Native Americans gathered together to spend time at the springs and tell stories for 450
generations. After that time, Chinese railroad workers would come to the area to soak in cedar tubs and relax hosted by a local bee farmer in Honeyville. The springs were opened as a business in 1901 then called Madsen Hot Springs. I also learned that President Franklin D. Roosevelt was an avid springs enthusiast. He started a rehabilitation program where he would send soldiers who had been wounded in World War II to springs across the country. Crystal Hot Spring was one of those springs and helped hundreds of soldiers over a three year period. Today many people regularly use the healing waters of hot springs as a place to get relief from aches and pains.
Crystal Hot Springs has the highest mineral count found anywhere in the world.
Today as you walk down the big hallway leading to the dressing rooms or pool entrance you can see pictures lining the walls from over the years of people enjoying the springs. My favorites are those of women in the 50-60’s. I love seeing the hair styles and swimming suits. They look so happy hanging by the pool with their friends and family. Crystal Hot Springs has a family night on Wednesdays from 4 PM to 10 PM where you can pay $20 for a family of six (Swim only) or $25 to swim and go down their fun slides. I recommend the extra $5. This is a great way to have fun, enjoy the fall air, and relax and rejuvenate. SYRACUSE CONNECTION // November 2018 35
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