Syracuse Connection November 2019

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Syracuse Library Re-Opens "Brer Rabbit kept on askin’ him, and the Tar-Baby, she kept on sayin’ nothin’, until presently Brer Rabbit drew back with his fist, he did and blip he tucked her side of her head … His fist stuck, and he can’t pull loose. The tar held him."

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This excerpt is from my first-owned book, gifted to me at four; perhaps you remember yours. It was Walt Disney’s Little Golden Book entitled: Brer Rabbit and the Tar-Baby (pictured right). Mama read it to me at bedtime and taught me how dirty a boy becomes once he wrestles against truth-tellin’.

By the shores of Gitche Gumee, By the shining Big- Sea- Water, Stood the wigwam of Nokomis, …

There the wrinkled, old Nokomis Nursed the little Hiawatha…

Similarly, Papa read at bedtime from a Longfellow anthology–without pictures–The Song of Hiawatha. It wasn’t long before I was Sleepy-Fellow, lulled to slumber by the Poet’s trochaic meter.

As a small child, I enjoyed the rhythms and lessons contained on those pages. It was not until I was older and learned that these works were – and still are – the subject of controversy. Nevertheless, they left an impression.

At 6, Mama accompanied me to the Bookmobile parked outside of Syracuse City Hall.

Two weeks prior, she’d helped me apply for a library card, which was delivered to me that day. In my 6-year-old mind I was now a real, recognized person!

Prior to lunch on Friday, November 22, 1963, I was in the junior high library doing a research paper assigned for English class on William Shakespeare, when an attention alert screeched! Suddenly, the principal broke in over the intercom. “President John F. Kennedy was shot in Dallas, Texas this morning and is being rushed to the hospital.” I will never forget that library moment.

Mrs. Mariam Smith, my English teacher, senior year in high school–what was her claim to fame in 1967? She was Bobby Gentry’s aunt. Gentry held the charts with her number one hit, "The Ode to Billie Joe". The entire class was sent to the library to discover what Billie Joe McAllister had thrown from the Tallahatchie Bridge.

Monday, December 1, 1969, I found myself in the library at the Technical University of Berlin. Serving a mission for my church, a lottery was held that day in the US that would determine my course the next few years. Would military service after a mission be my life, or would I be allowed to continue my education? All hinged on when April 23rd emerged from the lottery wheel that day.

After telling my best friend ever, "I just want to be friends", I spent a host of hours hidingout among the stacks at the U’s Marriott Library in early September 1971 just pondering.

There it was, I determined to call her wife!

Books, libraries, and I go way back, and perhaps it is so with you. We are thrilled that Davis County has reopened and expanded our community’s library. Bookworms, rejoice!

Chris Sanford, thank you and the County Commission for bringing the library back into our lives! It’s wonderful!

Michael Gailey, Mayor

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

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CITY NEWS

Thanksgiving Recipes on page 28

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COMMUNITY Calendar of Events History James Violet on The Voice Kim Cormier's Story

27 HOME A-Insurance Agency 28

RECIPES Cranberry Pesto Green Beans Sweet Potato Crisp with Maple Cream

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RESTAURANT REVIEW Costa Del Sol

Robert Dodd Ad Design

ON OUR COVER 16 Tips on Hosting the Holidays 20 Thanksgiving Recipes Photo by Melissa Spelts

Abigail Rigby Ad Design

CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: syracuseconnectionutah Melinda Hortin Sales & Social Media

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Hailey Minton Editor & Writer

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Syracuse City Updates Syracuse City Municipal Elections Candidates for Office Candidates for three Councilmember At-Large Seats (4-year term): • Lisa Wood Bingham • Dave Maughan • Douglas J. Peterson • Seth Teague Mike Spencer has also filed a declaration as a write-in candidate; voters have the ability to write-in Mr. Spencer’s name on their ballot in the space provided.

Each candidate is given the opportunity to submit biographical information to a State-wide voter information website (www. vote.utah.gov) as well as to the Davis County website (www. daviscountyutah.gov/clerk-auditor/elections).

The General Election will be held November 5, 2019; all registered

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voters will be mailed a vote-by-mail ballot 21 days prior to Election Day. Ballots can be returned by-mail or via a drop location at City Hall. Those wishing to vote in person rather than by-mail will have the opportunity to cast their ballot on voting machines on Election Day; polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Syracuse City Community Center, 1912 W. 1900 S. In order to vote in person, a registered voter must surrender their mailed ballot.

Voter registration can be completed 30 days prior to Election Day via mail or online, or seven days prior to Election Day online or in person in the office of the Davis County Clerk. Voters who miss the registration deadline may vote provisionally in person on Election Day. Visit the Davis County Website, www. daviscountyutah.gov/clerk-auditor/elections, or call or visit the City offices for a copy of the registration form. You must have been a resident of Syracuse City for at least 30 days to be able to participate in the election.

Any questions regarding any aspect of Municipal Elections can be directed to the City Recorder, Cassie Brown, at 801-614-9633

BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY

Question: How do I know what the City Council is going to discuss?

Answer: The City Council usually meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

The week before the meeting, city officials and staff draft a meeting agenda and also compile a packet of information for councilmembers and the public to consider.

By law, the agenda must be published at least 24 hours before the meeting. We usually publish them on the city’s website the Friday before the meeting.

You can find packets through the city’s homepage by clicking on the “Agendas and Minutes” button. That takes you to the city’s Agenda Center; the agenda and packet are accessed by clicking on the meeting that interests you.

The file may be large: packets are full of information about the items being discussed and often number in the hundreds of pages. Most items also have a staff report that introduces the topic to the Council and public.

Checking the packets is a great way to learn the facts behind council discussions. And don’t forget to use the website’s Notify Me® feature to receive email or text notifications of Council meetings.

Do you have a community question? Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.

Change your Clock and the Batteries!

Daylight Saving is Sunday, November 3rd, and in addition to changing our clocks, we should take the time to perform some simple maintenance on all household smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

After replacing the battery, use a vacuum with a hose attachment to brush around the outside of each detector, removing dust or spider-webs that have collected there. This will minimize false alarms and can help extend the life of the detector.

Some additional tips: • Test detectors once a month; • Never disable a detector when cooking; and • Replace detectors that are ten years old.

It is important to remember that these are life-saving safety devices that we have come to depend on, however, they are only as good as the maintenance they receive. By maintaining the alarms in your home, you can increase your chances of surviving a fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.

If you have questions about testing or servicing your smoke or CO detectors in your home, contact us at the fire department.

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Arts Council Update Disney’s Frozen Jr The Junior Theatre will perform Disney’s Frozen Jr. four times from November 21-23 at the Syracuse Arts Academy Jr. High Auditorium.

Saturday, November 23, 2019 has a matinee performance in the afternoon and the final performance in the evening. This is a beautiful story full of family love, magic, friendship, and laughter.

Join the Princesses Elsa and Anna in their tale of two sisters’ adventures in the kingdom of Arendelle! Come see a talented cast of over 70 children ages 7 to 17.

Calendar of Events November 21-23 Disney's Frozen Jr. December 2 - A Holly Jolly Combined Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., Syracuse High School

A Holly Jolly Christmas Concert Our orchestra, choir, and jazz band are preparing for a combined Christmas concert on Monday, December 2nd at 7 p.m. in the Syracuse High School Auditorium. This will be the perfect kick-off to your holiday season so bring the whole family! Admission is free. If you are interested in participating in any of these groups please email info@syracuseutaharts.org.

Big Fish! The Musical Our 2020 summer musical is Big Fish! Performances will be held July 16-20. Auditions will be held April 17-18. We are currently accepting letters of interest for our production team. Visit our website and Facebook page for more information.

Don't miss Disney's Frozen Jr! Please visit our website, www.syracuseutaharts.org, for tickets.

Public Hearing for UDOT Utah Department of Transportation will be hosting a public hearing to review the West Davis Highway, Antelope Drive widening, and SR 193 extension with the public. Come join the conversation for the future improvements of the City.

When: December 3rd Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Where: Syracuse Arts Academy South Campus (2893 West 1700 S, Syracuse, UT) Park on the north side of the parking lot.

Employee Spotlight- Joyce Olsen Post Office The City would like to recognize Joyce Olsen and the outstanding work that she does in the Post Office. Joyce is known for always having an upbeat and positive attitude and has always excelled in the post office. She has recently taken over inventory, cleaned and organized her workplace and makes the post office pleasant and professional.

Thanks, Joyce, for all you do!

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

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Public Works Update 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.

Clean gutters: Please keep your gutters and storm inlet grates clear from leaves, grit, and debris. Doing so allows good drainage

PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE STREET AFTER A SNOWSTORM!

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!

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 will be cited.

(Ord 11-20-050)

HELP US KEEP OUR ROADS PLOWED THIS WINTER!

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Parks and Recreation JR. JAZZ BASKETBALL 2nd Session: August 1 – November 9 Divisions: 3rd grade boys, 4th grade boys, 5th grade boys, 6th grade boys, 7th grade boys, 8th grade boys, 7th-9th grade girls, 9th grade boys, 10th-12th grade boys, 10th-12th grade girls *Leagues will tentatively begin mid-December and run until March.

Cost:1st-4th grade boys: $52.00 5th-12th grade boys and 7th-12th grade girls: $57.00 ** Grades 3rd- 8th and 7- 9th grade girls will be organized through drafts. **9th- 12th grade boys and 10th- 12th girls must register as a team.

Sign up for Jr. Jazz Basketball!

For more detailed information go to www.syracuseut.gov FITNESS CLASSES FOR ADULTS OFFERED!  ZUMBA WITH ANGIE! Come see what Zumba can do for you.

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Snow Plowing Q and A Q: “Why didn’t my street get plowed sooner?”

A: For a large storm (four inches deep or more), Public Works crews begin plowing when roads become covered with snow.

Most often, this occurs in the middle of the night. Because each road requires a snow plow to complete approximately 6 passes to push the snow to the curb, it will take the entire public works crew a minimum of 16 hours to complete the over 100 miles of streets in Syracuse. This time increases when the duration of storms continues for longer periods of time. The snow plow fleet typically travels a combined distance of over 600 miles throughout the city to clear all city streets. As growth occurs with additional miles of city streets added to our network, the time to complete snow plowing increases by six times for each mile using the same number of plows and plow drivers.

Q: “Why did my street not get plowed? It got plowed during the last storm.”

A: Each driver has a specific route to follow. The order of priority is based on traffic volume. Thus, the first streets plowed are the main roads such as 1000 West, 2000 West, 2700 South, 700 South, etc. These are spaced at a one-mile grid throughout the city. After those are completed, snow plows move on to the subdivision mains. These are neighborhood collector streets, meaning roads which run all the way through a neighborhood and connect to a main road. These are somewhat spaced at a half-mile grid. Each neighborhood in a one-mile grid has between two and five outlet roads that are completely plowed when snow accumulates to 2 ½ inches or deeper.

When snow accumulates to 4 inches or deeper, then all city streets are plowed with local streets and cul-de-sacs having the lowest priority.

The intent of the priority is to provide the most efficient snow removal in the timeliest manner with the limited equipment that the city has available. The priority roads method provides a way that a vehicle will travel no further than ¼ of a mile before getting to a street that has been plowed within a short amount of time.

Q: “What gets plowed in a smaller storm?”

A: A “small storm” is one that accumulates 1 to 3 inches of loose snow on the road in a single event. Main city roads and the subdivision collector streets will be plowed. Cul-de- sacs will NOT be plowed.

A “mild storm” that accumulates less than an inch of snow may require salting the roads if the temperatures are in the freezing range. If temperatures are warm enough, no action is needed as slush will just melt.

Q: “Why has my street never been plowed?

A: All city streets get plowed when snow accumulates to 4

inches or more in a single storm. The following conditions may give the impression that snowplows have not cleared the street: •

Snow gets packed down on the roads from vehicles prior to snow plowing. In this case, snowplows clear the top layer of loose snow or slush from the surface, but are unable to clear away snowpack and ice down to the bare pavement.

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Ice on the road may thaw rapidly, leaving slush and loose snow in the roads.

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Snow cleared from driveways is illegally cast into the road (SCC 4-5-160C).

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Vehicles parked on the roads, and other obstructions in the road, prevent the plow from adequately clearing the roads.

(SCC 11-20-050)

Q: “Why are there large piles of snow left by my driveway?”

A: Drivers have been trained and instructed in the operating of snow plow vehicles. The only place to put snow from the street is along the sides of the road. It is not the intent of the driver to block you in or to cover your freshly shoveled driveway or sidewalks. In order to clear streets, snow must be pushed to the edge of the road. We encourage neighbors to work together to keep driveway approaches and sidewalks cleared off for the safety of your neighborhood. Also please keep parked cars off the road during and after a snowstorm. (SCC 11-20-010) Q: “What if I am handicapped or have special needs that require additional attention?”

A: Please let Public Works know if there is a special need to assist disabled individuals. We will review them on a case-bycase basis and see if there is a way we can help. Call 801-8257235.

Q. What are the priorities for snow removal?

A: Priority 1: Primary traffic streets are usually known as arterial streets and determined to be the high volume, which must be kept open to provide the basic transportation needs for hazardous intersections, medical clinics, fire and police stations, schools, and other safety sensitive areas within our city.

Priority 2: Secondary and residential routes are selected minor arterial, secondary intersections, collectors, bus routes, and residential streets deemed desirable to be maintained as time and storm duration permit.

Priority 3: Streets which are deemed low volume streets such as local residential subdivision roadways and cul-de-sacs. The City will address Priority 3 streets as time and equipment availability permit. Severe weather conditions may delay or impact priority 3 snow removal operations.

More information can be found at www.syracuseut.com/public-works.

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West Davis Chamber Proposition Information A group of Syracuse residents has filed a referendum of Commerce petition seeking to refer the City Council’s adoption of the Join the Chamber!

Come join the Chamber, we would love to have you. Sign up online and pay your dues at westdavischamber.com. Meetings start at 12:30 for lunch and networking ($10 at the door or online). Speaker starts at 1:00pm.

First time attendees recieve a complimentary meal!

Calendar of Events Lunch & Networking November 19, 12:30 pm at Glen Eagle Golf Course. Alice Meredith, Best Buy, Senior Manager - Employee and Labor Relations, author at Pluralsight and speaker.

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General Plan to a vote of the residents during a special election in 2020. In response to the referendum petition, the City is required to prepare a Proposition Information Pamphlet in accordance with the Utah Election Code. This Pamphlet can be found on the homepage of the Syracuse City website, www.syracuseut.com. Before signing the petition, voters are encouraged to read the General Plan document, as well as the Information Pamphlet.

Any questions regarding this matter can be directed to City Recorder Cassie Brown, cassieb@syracuseut.com, or 801614-9633. Â

Syracuse City Information

Key Community Contacts MAYOR

Michael Gailey: 801-589-0976 mgailey@syracuseut.com

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Lisa W. Bingham: 801-725-2300 lbingham@syracuseut.com

Syracuse Library

The Syracuse Library is reopening on November 1st Ribbon cutting at 9:30 and open to pubic from 10 a.m. 6 p.m.

Located at 1875 S 2000 W in Syracuse.

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

Corinne Bolduc: 801-529-5779 cbolduc@syracuseut.com Dave Maughan: 801-927-7752 dmaughan@syracuseut.com Doug Peterson: 801-660-5290 dpeterson@syracuseut.com Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.com

Passport Applications Passport application processing services are offered at City Hall between 9am- 4pm, processing takes approximately 20-30 minutes per application. Walk-ins are served in the order of arrival.

For 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. More info available on our website www.syracuseut.com/Passports

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.

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

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SYRACUSE SERVICES

City Arts Council: 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 West 1900 South Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, closed holidays City Museum: 801-614-9674 Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 2pm - 5pm Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 West 1900 South Summer hours: Mon-Thurs-6am-8pm; Fri- 6am-8pm; Sat- 8am-12pm Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 South 3000 West 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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November Calendar of Events SENIORS AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE Friday, November 1, 2019 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (with a break for lunch)$15/AARP members or $20/non AARP members Please RSVP (801) 614-9660 #1 MONTHLY MOVIE November 13, @ 1 p.m.

(The Lion King 2019) FREE ~ Please RSVP THINK TUESDAY November 19 @ 10 a.m.

(Nada) FREE ~ Please RSVP BOOK CLUB November 19 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

FREE ~ Please RSVP LUNCH & BINGO November 27@ 12 Noon Guest Speaker: TBA Suggested donation of $3.00/person. Must RSVP by 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 25 BUS TRIP November 30 Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn / Center Point Legacy Theatre. Leaving at 1:30 p.m. $20.00/person Reservation required 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 Please call the Syracuse Community Center at (801) 614-9660 #1 to RSVP for activities listed above To learn more about activities for Senior Citizens, please stop by the Syracuse Community Center for a Senior Citizens Newsletter or visit www.syracuserecreation.com If you would like to receive the Senior Citizens Newsletter via e-mail, please send your NAME and E-MAIL address to paulaj@ syracuseut.com

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SCHOOL EVENTS

Nov 16: Wrestling – Youth Meet @ Main Gym 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Drama Play @ Little Theatre 7 p.m.

Nov 18: Drama Play @ Little Theatre 7 p.m.

Nov 21: Drama Play @ Little Theatre 7 p.m.

Nov 22: Football State Tournament Finals @ University of Utah | Drama Play @ Little Theatre 7 p.m.

Nov 23: Drama Play @ Little Theatre 7 p.m.

Nov 25: Holiday Fundraiser | Jazz Band @ UVU | Drama Play @ Little Theatre 7 p.m.

Nov 26: Holiday Fundraiser | Boys Basketball @ Syracuse 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Nov 27-29: No School | Holiday Fundraiser

Clearfield High School Nov 1: No School Nov 5: Girls Volleyball first round of state playoffs Nov 6: District Employee Health Fair @ Clearfield Commons 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Cheer Practice 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Nov 7: Girls Volleyball State Playoffs @ UVU Nov 8: Girls Volleyball State Playoffs @ UVU | Sadie’s Assembly 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Falcette Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Nov 8: Girls Volleyball State Playoffs @ UVU | Sadie’s Dance 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Nov 12: Swim Region 1 Relays @ Ogden 3 Syracuse Jr. High p.m. – 4 p.m.

Nov 1: No School Nov 13: Girls Basketball Parent Meeting @ Nov 4: Second Term Begins Film Room 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Cheer Practice Nov 5: Boys Basketball @ Centennial 3:15 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. p.m. – 5 p.m.

Nov 14: North Davis District Honor Band Nov 7: Boys Basketball @ Syracuse 3:15 Nov 16: North Davis District Honor Band p.m. -5 p.m. | School Play 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Nov 19: Swimming Clearfield / Northridge Nov 8: School play 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Nov 9: School play 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Nov 20: Cheer Practice 6 p.m. – 9 School play 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. p.m.

Nov 11: Veteran’s Day Assembly 8:15 Happy Nov 21: School Musical – Shrek @ a.m. – 10:20 a.m. vThanksgi CHS Auditorium 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Nov 12: Student of the Month ing!

Nov 22: School Musical – Shrek @ Breakfast 7 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. | Boys CHS Auditorium 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Basketball @ North Layton 3:15 Nov 23: School Musical – Shrek @ p.m. – 5 p.m.

CHS Auditorium 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Nov 19: Boys Basketball @ North Davis Nov 25: School Musical – Shrek @ CHS 3:15 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Auditorium 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Nov 20: Girls Basketball Conditioning Nov 26: Girls Basketball @ Clearfield 5:15 Begins | Band Concert @ Syracuse Jr. High p.m. – 7 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Clear6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. field 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Nov 21: Boys Basketball @ Syracuse 3:15 Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break – No p.m. – 5 p.m. school Nov 22: Spirit Bowl Assembly 8:15 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Syracuse High School Nov 26: Boys Basketball District TournaNov 1: No School | Football State Second ment 1st round 3:15 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Round Nov 27-29: No School Nov 2: Football State Second Round Nov 5: Volleyball State Tournament Syracuse Arts Academy Nov 7: Volleyball State Tournament Nov 1: No School Nov 8: Volleyball State Tournament | FootNov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break ball State Tournament Nov 9: Wrestling @ Main Gym 8 a.m.

Legacy Jr. High – 3 p.m. | Volleyball State Tournament | Nov 1: No School Football State Tournament| Sadie’s Dance Nov 4: Girls’ Basketball Open Gym @ 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

North Gym 6:30 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. | Chess Nov 14: Recognition Assembly 8:55 a.m.

Club 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Mini Cheer Clinic – 9:30 a.m. | Drama Play @ Little Theatre @ Gym (Grades 1-6) 3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m. | 7 p.m.

STEM Olympiad @ Davis Conference CenNov 15: Football State Tournament Semiter 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. finals @ University of Utah | Drama Play @ Nov 5: Book Club @ Fager’s Room 3 p.m.

Little Theatre 7 p.m.

– 4 p.m. | Wrestling Intramurals 3 p.m. – 5

p.m. | Boys Basketball @ South Davis 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Nov 6: Girls’ Basketball Open Gym 6:30 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. | MESA Club 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | NAL Practice 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Mini Cheer Clinic (Grades 1-6) 3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Nov 7: Dungeons and Dragons Club 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | P7 Club 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Treblemakers Club 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Legacy 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. |Reflections Celebration Nigh 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Nov 12: Wrestling Intramurals 6 a.m. – 7 a.m. | Boys Basketball @ Legacy 3:15 p.m.

– 5:15 p.m.

Nov 13: Girls’ Basketball Open Gym @ North Gym 6:30 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. | Student of the Month Breakfast 7:15 a.m. – 8 a.m. | Evacuation Drill 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | NAL Practice 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | NJHS Meeting 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Nov 14: Dungeons and Dragons Club 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | P7 Club 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Treblemakers Club 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Centennial 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Nov 15: District Select Orchestra 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Nov 16: District Select Orchestra 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Nov 18: Girls’ Basketball Open Gym 6:30 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. | Chess Club 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Nov 19: Wrestling Intramurals 6 a.m. – 7 a.m. | Boys Basketball @ Central Davis 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Nov 20: Girls’ Basketball Open Gym 6:30 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. | NAL Practice 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Nov 21: Dungeons and Dragons Club 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | P7 Club 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Treblemakers Club 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Fairfield 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Nov 22: District Honor Band 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Nov 23: District Select Orchestra 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Nov 25: Girls’ Basketball Open Gym 6:30

CITY EVENTS Nov 12: City Council Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Nov 21-23: Disney’s Frozen Jr.@ Syracuse Arts Academy 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. & a matinee performance on Nov 23 3 p.m.

– 4 p.m.

LIBRARY EVENTS Story time: Tues. & Wed. at 10:30 a.m.

Nov 9: Beekeeping Basics 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Nov 18: NaNoWriMo Write In 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm. Join us for some writing prompts, group activities, or just a quiet place to write.

a.m. – 7:40 a.m. | Chess Club 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Boys Basketball Play-in Game Between #16 -#17 Place Teams 3:15 p.m.

– 5:15 p.m.

Nov 26: Wrestling Intramurals 6 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. | Boys Basketball First Round Playoff Game 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break – No School Syracuse Elementary Nov 1: No School Nov 2: Race Cats Race SLC Nov 4: Food Drive Starts and runs until Nov 22 | Coding Club 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Nov 5: Picture Make-up day | Choir 8 a.m.

– 8:35 a.m. | Dash and Dot Robotics Club 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Nov 6: Karate Club (Session 2 begins) 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Drama Club 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Vex IQ Robotics Club 3:30 p.m.

– 4:30 p.m.

Nov 7: Choir 8 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. | Drama Stage Crew 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Nov 8: Early Out Nov 11: Coding Club 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Nov 12: Choir 8 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. | Dash and Dot Robotics Club 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Nov 13: Karate Club 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Drama Club 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Vex IQ Robotics Club 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Nov 14: Choir 8 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. | Drama Stage Crew 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Nov 15: Early Out Nov 18: Coding Club (final for Fall session) 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Nov 19: Choir 8 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. | Dash and Dot Robotics Club 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Nov 20: Karate Club 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Drama Club 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Vex IQ Robotics Club 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Nov 21: Choir 8 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. | Drama Stage Crew 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Nov 22: Early Out | Food Drive Ends Nov 26: Choir 8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break No School

FUN THINGS TO DO Nov 1: First Friday Ogden Art Stroll @ Historic 25th Street 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Dia De Los Muertos Ogden @ Nurture the Creative Mind 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Nov 6: Oh Deer! @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Nov 8-9: Ogden Film Festival @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 1 p.m.

Nov 9: Antelope Island 50K 6 a.m. visit https://trailrunner.com/event/antelope-island-50k/ to register Nov 11: Sunrise over the Wasatch @ Antelope Island State Park. 7 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Meet at the visitor’s center, this event happens only 13 times a century.

Nov 14: Handmade Jewelry Workshop @ The Monarch 6:30 p.m. buy tickets at 24tix.com

Bluff Ridge Elementary Nov 1: No School Nov 5: Orchestra Practice @ Music Portable 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Nov 6: Picture Retake Day | Student Council Meeting 8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Nov 7: Orchestra Practice @ Music Portable 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Nov 8: 6th Grade Field Trip – Capitol Theatre Ballet 9:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Nov 12: Orchestra Practice @ Music Portable 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Book Fair 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Nov 13-14: Parent Teacher Conferences / Early Out | Book Fair 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Nov 15: Parent Teacher Conferences / Early Out Nov 18: Student Council LLS Penny Wars | Dine to Donate @Chick-fil-A on Antelope Dr. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Nov 19: Student Council LLS Penny Wars | Orchestra Practice @ Music Portable 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Nov 20: Student Council LLS Penny Wars | Hope Squad Meeting 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Nov 21: Student Council LLS Penny Wars | Orchestra Practice @ Music Portable 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Nov 22: Student Council LLS Penny Wars Nov 26: Orchestra Practice @ Music Portable 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Nov 27-29: No School – Thanksgiving Break Buffalo Point Elementary Nov 1: A Track Fun Run @ Gym 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Nov 6: Reflections Recognition Night 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Nov 26: All Tracks Early Out Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Recess Sand Springs Elementary Nov 8: Grandparents Day A&D Tracks Nov 26: Early Out Nov 27-29: No School

Nov 16: Country Dancing every Wednesday night @ The Union Station 8:30 p.m.

– 9 lessons 9 p.m. – 11:30 open dance floor Nov 20: Gobble, Gobble! All about Turkeys @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m.

– 4:15 p.m.

Nov 22: Energy Dance Company Christmas Recital @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Nov 27: Living Close to the Land @ Ogden Nature Center 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Step back in time as you step into a real life tipi.

Nov 30: Santa Run @ Ogden’s Historic 25th Street 4:30 p.m. | Holiday Electric Light Parade @ Washington Blvd between 22nd St and 26th St.Event Center 6:30 p.m.

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HISTORY

The Syra-Lita Club blossomed amid the Great Depression

BY JOHN BOSWORTH, SYRACUSE MUSEUM

I

n the middle of the Great Depression, entertainment options in Syracuse were fairly limited. At the museum one day, I came across a set of

journals that were hand written by a group of housewives who decided to do something about that. In 1935, they formed the Syracuse Literary and Service Club, better known as “The SyraLita Club”.

Jetta Walker was one of the six founding members, and her account explains why they formed the club and how they served the community.

“The depression years were upon us. It was a summer afternoon in 1935 and we were six young busy mothers wondering how we could improve our minds and contribute to our church and community.

new curtain for the stage, a new mirror, coat rack, lights, and a table for the ladies restroom.

For fifty-five years we have met together from October to May. We have worked hard, felt inspired, made many dear friendships, and been uplifted in doing worthwhile projects and improving our minds.”

On January 24, 1995, five little old ladies met together for lunch and held the final meeting of the Syra-Lita Club, concluding a long tradition of service to others.

I tip my hat to the ladies of Syra-Lita.

Members of the club in 1964

All of us; Ruby B. Barber, Nora G. Cook, Sylvia W. Cook, Nona W. Holt, Ruby R. Rampton and Jetta W. Walker had been “transplanted” from neighboring communities when we married Syracuse “boys”, and we had a strong desire to be of service to our new town.

It took us two years to get fully organized, but by 1937 we had a club with twenty-nine members, a constitution, and by-laws. One of our by-laws stated that our “dues would be $1.00 per year. This was a hardship on some of the members so two installments could be made. The first women to serve as leaders were: President Loma Cook, Vice-president Ann Wilcox, and Jetta Walker as Secretary.

Louise Steed had the [task] of naming our club the Syracuse Literary and Service Club (Syra-Lita Club).

Some of our services included selling bottles of vanilla, pies, and cakes at the tomato factory, offering popcorn and candy at the ward shows, performing a one act play, holding progressive dinners for five cents a serving, collecting door to door for the cancer and polio drives, hosting special literary events, and many other varied activities. One year we catered a ward banquet and were proud to present the bishop with the total earnings of $36.32. We also donated items to our church: a

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Hosting the Holidays

BY HAILEY MINTON

Relax! With the holiday season around the corner, you don’t need to turn your home into the Ritz Carlton for you to be a hospitable host for visiting family. This time of year is more about

connecting with loved ones than stressing out about keeping everyone fed and entertained.

You can be a thoughtful host and give your visiting family or friends the chance to be involved with things alongside you. In my experience, good conversations always come when I’m helping another person make dinner or wash dishes. Those one-on-one interactions that bring you closer together is what it’s all about! We have put together a myriad of ideas that can spruce up the time you spend with your family and friends.

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Fun things to do

go outside!

A winter hike up wheeler canyon is beautiful, especially when there is a fresh layer of snow.

Participate in the Santa Run on Nov. 30th at Ogden’s Historic 25th Street at 4:30 p.m. Everyone who registers gets a full-on Santa Outfit to race in.

It’s quite the sight!

Take the family Country Dancing at the Union Station. Lessons are offered from 8:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. and the dance floor is open until 11:30 p.m.!

Learn all about turkeys at the Ogden Nature Center on Nov. 20 from 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Don’t miss the Holiday Electric Light Parade on Washington Blvd near 25th Street on Nov. 30th at 5:30 p.m. followed by fireworks at the Ogden Amphitheater and the lighting of Christmas Village at 6:30 p.m.

The Huntsville outdoor Ice Skating Rink: A portion of Huntsville Park is flooded to transform it into a skating rink where anyone can come to play hockey, figure skate, or simply try to stay vertical for free. It’s the perfect activity to get out and enjoy winter in the outdoors. Visitors can rent skates from across the street at local businesses, including the Huntsville BBQ. Every winter, dozens of volunteers work together to freeze the park, and if you come late enough, you can even help spray the ice! The current location is at 300 S 7400 E.

Stay warm & bundle up!

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How to be a thoughtful host to family and friends who are visiting from out of town

• Have a card in the guest bedrooms with the

Hosting Tips

Wi-Fi password and garage code written on it. Or include a spare house key.

• Have extra wall chargers and USB cords available for your visitors.

• Lay out fresh and folded towels on the

bathroom counter and stock all bathrooms with soap, shampoo, conditioner, and toilet paper.

• Share the house rules. That might mean

visitors should be able to get their own breakfast in your home and clean up after themselves or perhaps quiet time is from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Contention can

Easy Dinner

Turkey Leftovers Recipe by Nola Spicer

Of course everyone loves the turkey sandwiches that come with leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. But what if you want to change things up this year? Or what if you have TOO much turkey to know what to do with?

Here is a recipe for a Tex-mex Turkey Enchilada that is sure to make a dent in your leftovers and feed your family who might be visiting for the holidays.

3 C Chopped Turkey 1 ¾ C Salsa 8 oz Cream Cheese 1 ½ t Cumin 1/3 c Green Onion ½ t Oregano 16 Flour Tortillas 3 C Mexican Blend Cheese Lettuce Tomatoes Olives Heat turkey, ¾ C Salsa, Cream Cheese, 1 C Cheese, spices, and onions. Place a spoonful in each tortilla and roll. Place in a 9 x 13 pan. Cover with remaining salsa and cheese. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, and olives. Serves 10.

creep in when visitors unknowingly break house rules, and no one wants that during the holiday season! Taking the time to establish expectations will make everyone happier in the end.

• Plan a menu with the

adults involved and make assignments. This is a good way to spread the workload and give everyone a chance to make something their family likes!

Make sure you have clean towels & linens!

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make a gift!

Homemade Soap

Chances are you’ve had an idea or two of what to get someone for Christmas already. I remember one year my grandmother, aunts, mom, and I all got together to make our own soaps just for the fun of it. Now that I think of it, homemade soap would be a fantastic gift idea for friends, family, or neighbors. We had different molds and fragrances and had a lot of fun getting creative with it. Not only can you make a gift for someone, but you can make a meaningful memory with your family when they visit for Thanksgiving. Here is a recipe for making soap provided by Nola Spicer: Soap Base Fragrance Oils Cosmetic Grade Coloring Almond oil/ aloe vera / oatmeal Glitter Rubbing Alcohol Soap Molds Plastic Wrap Ribbon Gift Tags Melt soap base in a double broiler. Add oils and coloring. You can add other ingredients such as oatmeal for a scrub, glitter for decoration, or soothing oils such as almond and aloe vera. Pour the mixture into soap molds and allow the bubbles to rise. Spray with rubbing alcohol to dissolve bubbles and allow the soap to harden. Wrap the bars of soap in plastic, tie them with colorful ribbon, and give them to neighbors, family, and friends. Small, colorful plastic toys may be placed in the mold as well for children’s soap.

Fun Activities

Here are some ideas when everyone is gathered together that is good for all ages!

Minute to win it games for children AND adults! These ideas came from playtivities.com

Tear it up: You will need a

roll of toilet paper, an empty disposable water bottle, rubber bands, two twisty-ties, four chairs, folded up bits of paper, and a stick thin enough for the roll of toilet paper to slide through. Thread the roll of toilet paper on the stick and rest the stick between two chairs.

Pull some of the paper down so 2-3 squares are hanging. Take the lid off the disposable water bottle and put the last square of toilet paper between the lid and the bottle before screwing it on.

This will suspend the bottle in the air. Then connect one or several rubber bands between two chairs, securing them to each chair with a twisty-tie. Load a folded piece of paper and fire away! All players take turns trying to tear the toilet paper and make the bottle drop to the floor.

Defying Gravity: You will

need balloons. Try to bounce 2-3 balloons in the air at the same time without letting them touch the ground. Adjust the number of balloons each person gets by skill and ability.

Whoever lasts the longest wins. You could have different winners for different categories: The winner for the longest time with two balloons, three balloons, and the person who manages to keep 10 in the air the longest! Try doing the same game and seeing how long you can bounce one balloon on your head. It might be harder than you think!

>> Having small prizes for the winners might help participation!

Knock it out: For each person competing,

you will need an orange or a tennis ball, a pair of nylons, and 3 disposable water bottles, filled.

Each person puts their round object in the foot area of one of the nylons. Then put the elastic waist portion of the nylons around your head like a hat. Swing your head side to side to try to get the ball to knock over each water bottle.

Whoever is the first to knock all their water bottles over wins.

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James Violet made his singing debut on The Voice

BY HAILEY MINTON

“There was never a time when music wasn’t a part of my life,” said

James Violet. He considered himself a shy kid but after graduating from Syracuse High School he had a decision to make.

He could either put himself out there and perform and post videos online, or he needed to pick a different career. He moved to Los Angeles without having contacts or friends in the area and performed on the street almost every night.

“The action of turning the street Photo courtesy of NBC/ from silent to your voice and your The Voice guitar freaked me out a lot, but I had to get over it. That’s what I had to do to free myself of the social anxiety of performing in front of people.

It’s still scary but I’m so much more comfortable than I was.”

That comfort and ease was something the coaches on The Voice noticed when he performed for them during his blind audition that aired in September 2019.

The Voice has five different stages. It begins with the blind auditions where coaches listen to contestants perform with their backs to the performer. If coaches like what they’re hearing, they turn their chair as a sign to the contestant they want that singer on their team. If more than one coach turns their chair, it is up to the contestant to choose who to go with.

Three of the four coaches wanted James to join their team, and James chose to go with Gwen Stefani since he knew he could grow a lot on her team.

Once the coaches fill their teams, they work with each artist and prepare them for the progressive rounds where artists perform with hopes they will avoid being eliminated. “I like The Voice because they have coaches instead of judges; they are there to help you get better,” said James. The show culminates with the artist pool shrinking after each episode; eventually, the performances are live and the audience votes for who they want to stay. In the end, there is only one artist standing.

James watched The Voice regularly and he thought it would be insane if he ever made it on. He used to think it was beyond what was possible for him. “I just decided to go for it and I traveled to Denver for the preliminary audition.”

Eventually, he made it to the blind auditions.

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dreams a reality, regardless of what your dreams might be. He has also learned that where you live doesn’t necessarily determine what you can and can’t do. “I was always trying to escape Utah and I had an epiphany while I was in LA. It wasn’t working financially and otherwise and I started wondering why I was focused on escaping instead of staying home and changing. There are other people exactly like me, whether they are in Utah or another state or country. They don’t feel like they fit the norm where they’re from, and I don’t want people to be afraid to express themselves and be who they are.” He moved back to Syracuse after his lease ended in California and continued to work on his music.

James has realized it is best when people are unapologetically themselves. He has seen that others respect it when people stay true to themselves and represent a certain amount of people who are not like everyone else. “I’m sure there are people that don’t like my style...but if you do your own thing and focus on yourself, even the people who aren’t drawn to your style will still respect it.”

He has put a lot of hard work and commitment into developing his talent. The school band at Syracuse Jr. High was his first introduction to music theory and he started off as an instrumentalist before becoming a vocalist. This was long before he adopted his stage name, James Violet, and was known as Jake Waller. Woodwind instruments, like the clarinet and the saxophone, were the first instruments he played, but eventually he progressed into playing string instruments like the piano, ukulele, and guitar. Singing followed shortly thereafter.

James writes his own music and you can listen to his album 404 Not Found, which can be found on YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify. When he writes a song, his creative process is different every time but “The good ones just flow out naturally. I try to rein in the natural flow.” A lot of the moments that led to that creative flow came from being on the street performing in the dead of night in California. Performing on stage on The Voice inspired him to take his music even further.

As he thought about the people who helped him along his path, he acknowledged that people he had never met really inspired him. He hopes he can pay forward the inspiration that he received from watching others create and unapologetically be themselves.

We will be following James’ journey and posting updates on social media as he performs in the upcoming rounds. Good luck James!

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Kim Cormier's Story of Becoming Whole Again After suffering from illnesses that nearly killed her, one woman discovers the source of her illness and gets her life back.

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K

im Cormier, a licensed nurse, was on her death bed but far too young to be saying goodbye to her family and friends. She was a prisoner to her bed and all her

allergies made it impossible to live the way she used to. By that time, the doctors knew what she was battling but didn’t know how to treat it.

A doctor in Pennsylvania worked with a local doctor over the phone to help Kim with her medications. This local doctor had never dealt with this disease and after working with Kim, three more people came to his office with the same symptoms.

Kim was desperate to find a cure for what was killing her. She put her story on Facebook hoping someone could help her and someone directed her to the book Medical Medium by Anthony William. Kim’s husband instantly bought the book from Barnes and Noble. What she read rang true to her and she started the 28 day cleanse and slowly started to see improvement.

Kim was diagnosed with mastocytosis, among other things, which caused her mast cells to produced too much histamine.

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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of Utah

BY RYAN SPELTS

"We believe in using our gifts to create positive changes in health."

Part of that ‘standard’ is the practice’s commitment to study and be up-to-date on the most recent treatment techniques and approaches to ensure patients comfort via state-of-the-art surgical techniques.

Doctors Michael Broadbent, Adam McCormick, Todd Liston, Patrick Hall, and Jason Chandler

INFO Business: Dental surgeons Locations in Layton, Ogden, Bountiful and Pleasant View Phone: (801) 758-5003 www.omsofutah.com

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ral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of Utah was founded 25 years ago by one surgeon in a small office in Bountiful. Today, the thriving practice has five board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons with more than 50 years of combined experience and offices in Layton, Ogden, Bountiful and Pleasant View.

These doctors love their community and find great value in treating their patients.

The OMS of Utah mission statement sums up the way the doctors feel about their chosen profession. It reads: “We believe in using our gifts to create positive changes in health. We embrace compassion, innovation and integrity as we respectfully serve each person.”

“This statement was born out of much thought and many years of practice,” Dr. Michael Broadbent said. “Our patients are the reason we do what we do. Our team focuses on how best to serve them—to be compassionate and uphold the highest standard of care.”

Dr. Adam McCormick, who recently earned the rare acceptance as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, said he understands when patients are coming in for surgery they are often anxious.

“We understand the word “surgery” can make people nervous,” Dr. McCormick said. “So we focus on patient experience and excellent medical practices. Even patients who have had bad experiences in the past are often surprised with the level of comfort they can achieve.”

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons attend four years of dental school, post undergrad, and then an additional four to six year surgical residency. They specialize in wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, corrective jaw surgery, facial cosmetics including face, brow and eyelid lifts, TMJ surgery, oral pathology, obstructive sleep apnea including help with snoring, bone grafting and facial trauma. The OMS of Utah surgeons perform simple surgeries in their four centers and more complex traumas and in depth surgeries in hospitals—where two doctors are always present and focused on the patient.

The list of surgeries and procedures is extensive.

“Because we are a patientfocused practice, we were the first to use a process called “platelet rich plasma,” Dr. Jason Chandler explained.

“PRP is basically a process of spinning down the patient’s blood to concentrate the healing elements in the blood and then use that to speed up the patient’s recovery.”

The practice leads in innovation in other areas as well—as one of the partners, Dr. Todd Liston, invented the Gingival Cuff Links system, which optimizes gum tissue healing around dental implants, and decreases pain associated with the placement of a dental implant.

Dr. Patrick Hall, the most recent addition to the practice, commented on the benefit of innovation in a surgical practice. “Many times, patients don’t know to ask if their surgeon is up-to-date on the most recent technology. But because our top priority is the patient, we have committed ourselves to best practices and modern technology.”

Each doctor at the practice maintains board certification and continuing professional development so they can serve at the top of their field. They also ensure they are always available for emergencies or any concerns their patients may have.

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When temperatures drop, the risk for fire in the home can increase.

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Always set a timer as a reminder to check what is being warmed up or cooked. When you are done, turn off the heat and remove the pot from that burner. Keep a large lid nearby when frying or cooking with grease to smother any flames that may start. Never ever attempt to extinguish a grease fire with water. Water on hot grease can cause a powerful explosion.

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Make sure your furnace is in good repair.

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flammable materials such as drapes and furniture.

FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE: Before using the fireplace, call a chimney sweep to come inspect your fireplace, flue and chimney for creosote, debris, blockages or leaks. Install a screen or glass pane in front of the fireplace to prevent sparks and embers from ‘jumping’ out. And most important, keep the hearth and surrounding area of the fireplace free of debris.

LAUNDRY ROOM: Nearly 15,000 home fires happen per year due to the clothes dryer. Make sure you clean those vents and ducts frequently and clean the lint tray after every use. You may choose to invest in drying racks to avoid use of the dryer especially when you are not at home.

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Cranberry Pesto Green Beans

BY SHAUNA HAVEY

Serve a vegetable side that steals the show this holiday season. A traditional Italian dish gets a bright, festive twist with this one-of-a-kind cranberry-almond pesto. Full of vibrant color and flavor, and an absolute cinch to make, they’re the perfect accompaniment to a rich, decadent, holiday meal.

Serves 8 2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and dried 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed 1 clove garlic 3/4 cup sliced almonds, divided 6 ounces frozen cranberries, thawed 1 four ounce block parmesan cheese, grated, divided 1/4 cup olive oil Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of the sea salt. Place the beans into the boiling water and allow to cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice water. When the

beans are done cooking, use tongs to remove them from the boiling water and place them directly into the cold water. This is called blanching and will keep the green color vibrant.

To make the pesto, place the basil, the remaining salt, the garlic, and 1/2 cup of the almonds into a food processor. Pulse to puree.

Add the cranberries and pulse to coarsely chop, but do not puree. Add 3/4 of the parmesan cheese. With the processor on low, stream in the olive oil. Blend just until the mixture is homogenous, scraping down the sides of the processor bowl as needed.

When ready to serve, microwave the green beans on high for 1-2 minutes to re-heat them. Add the pesto and toss to coat the beans.

Place onto a serving platter and garnish with the remaining almonds and parmesan cheese.

•Tip: Blanch the beans and make the pesto ahead

of time. When ready to serve, just reheat the beans, toss with the pesto, and garnish with the remaining almonds and cheese.

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Sweet Potato Crisp with Maple Cream

BY SHAUNA HAVEY

Everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving casserole gets a sophisticated makeover in this gorgeous sweet potato crisp. Creamy, buttery sweet potato puree is topped with a crunchy pecan crumble topping, baked until golden, then dotted with maple whipped cream before serving. It’s so delicious, you might never make the marshmallow-topped stuff again!

Makes 12 servings

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place twelve four-ounce ramekins onto a cookie sheet (or use an 8 X 8 square baking dish to make a single casserole).

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add all ingredients for the sweet potato puree. Whip ingredients together until smooth. Spoon sweet potatoes evenly into ramekins or the casserole dish.

To make the crisp topping, dice the cold butter into small pieces and place into a bowl. Add the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Use two forks, or your hands, to work the butter into the flour and sugar until peasized lumps form. Stir in pecans.

For the sweet potato puree: 2 29 ounce cans sweet potatoes in light syrup 1/2 stick butter, melted 2 eggs 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon imitation maple flavoring

Top the sweet potatoes with the crumble. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until heated through, then remove from oven and allow to cool for at least ten minutes.

For the crisp topping: 6 tablespoons salted butter, cold 2/3 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup pecans, chopped

When ready to serve, top sweet potatoes with the maple cream.

For the maple cream: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon imitation maple flavoring

Meanwhile, to make the maple whipped cream, place the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and maple flavoring into the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.

About our recipe contributor •Tip: Maple flavoring

is found in the grocery store with the vanilla extract. If you can’t find it, vanilla makes a fine substitute.

Shauna Havey is a nationally recognized Utah food and family blogger. When she's not creating scrumptious recipes, she enjoys family life and travel adventures.

Find her at www.haveyourselfatime.com and @haveyourselfatime

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BY MELINDA HORTIN

Some of the best places to eat are often found in the most unexpected places. Hidden near the heart of Ogden, a short distance from the Megaplex, sits one of Ogden’s best kept secrets, Costa Del Sol. This small family owned restaurant serves a variety of fresh, authentic Mexican food. Who doesn’t love the sound of that? The menu includes some of my all-time favorites: enchiladas, burritos, taco salad, and fajitas just to name a few.

I have tried a lot of Mexican food in my life and I would have to say Costa Del Sol has some of the best Mexican food I have ever tasted. I ordered a hot, steamy plate of Fajitas Texanas, a heavenly mixture consisting of shrimp, beef, bell peppers, onions and chicken. There was so much flavor jam-packed in those fajitas, my taste buds were jumping for joy! The dish also came with a side of lettuce, pinto

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beans, rice, and delicious homemade corn tortillas.

Is your mouth watering yet? I was pleasantly surprised at how soft the PUPUSAS are a flatbread stuffed tortillas with cheese from El Salvador were. They that you'll want to eat more felt similar than one of. to a flour tortilla, and I almost forgot they were made of corn. This dish was 10 out of 10 for sure.

Another popular dish is their Chili Relleno, which consists of three kinds of cheese, chicken or shrimp, served with rice and beans. Or their Homemade Pecan or Coconut Mexican Aguas Fresca which are flavored water. Both sound amazing!

Next time you are in downtown Ogden, be sure visit Brenda and Leo, the owners and cooks at Costa Del Sol, for some delicious authentic Mexican food that is sure to dazzle your taste buds and leave you wanting more!

My husband enjoyed his order of

Chili Rellenos, Pupusa (pictured above) + Enchildadas Rancheras

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Enchiladas Rancheras, which is corn tortillas stuffed with mozzarella cheese, topped with beef, and smothered in a homemade green sauce. It looked so tasty I couldn’t resist. Thank goodness my husband is ok with sharing, even though I was pretty full at that point. I wanted to try something I have never heard of, so our server recommended we try a Pupusa. It is one of their most popular items on the menu and is super cheap too! If you aren’t familiar, a Pupusa is a flatbread from El Salvador, made with cornmeal and stuffed with cheese. They looked like fluffy pancakes stuffed with mozzarella cheese, but savory instead of sweet. The taste reminded me of a baked mozzarella stick and it was topped with tomatoed marinated coleslaw and drizzled in a tomato salsa. Who would have guessed those would be paired together? After one bite, I was hooked.

Where have you been all my life, you delightfully tasty, Pupusa?

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