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In December of last year, I mentioned my selfish desire for a transistor radio. Every boy I knew sought a radio, for sure in September, when the baseball pennant races heated up, leading to the World Series. Those games were mostly day games, and we boys would try to hide our transistor radios from the assistant principle at the junior high and listen to the games live during school. I had a more difficult time hiding mine because, as you might remember, mine had no earphone! We boys participated in Little League baseball. Syracuse teams were pitted against teams from Layton, Kaysville, Clearfield, Sunset, West Point, and Clinton. I remember watching a game that involved boys older than me. One young man playing shortstop attempted to field a hard-hit ground ball and fell victim to an unanticipated bad hop. The ball struck his eye. His eye was partially avulsed from its socket. He recovered, but what I saw burns in my memory. The US Census of the 1950s and early 1960s would show that our community consisted of farmers and tradesman. These men worked hard through scorching-summer days, and I’m sure were dog-tired by the time evening came. Yet, when it came, they donned hat and glove and assembled at one of the few lighted ball parks around, Founder’s Park. They played with a bigger, softer ball. My dad, the catcher, always used my glove. They played teams from similar places. I remember one game when a man from Sunset who was playing second was spiked in the calf by a Syracuse man sliding safe. The women came in their housedresses and we kids played under the bleachers until well after 10:00 PM. The competition with rawhide balls has infected the Syracuse City Police Department. Several of our officers and admin staff test “Rawhide” positive. May I introduce Assistant Chief of Police, Heath Rogers? Next, the man who will need no introduction to children returning to school, Officer Stan Penrod, Syracuse’s DARE officer. They are both devote Dodgers fans and tolerated by the rest of the department. They are glued to TV screens with cut-out fans behind the plate and stadium noise turned up and down in the background. Honestly, I’m very proud of our police department, and I’ve enjoyed the many communications from residents like you who are so grateful for the level of service provided by our men and women in navy blue. I thank you all for your support of our police. Looking at other communities, the department recognizes your concerns and the goodness shown to them. Mayor Mike Gailey September 2020 | syracuseconnection.com 3
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Syracuse City Updates Back to School Safety Parents and children are preparing for the challenges of starting a new school year during very uncertain conditions. To keep them safe, many parents will be talking to their kids about wearing masks, social distancing, and frequent handwashing. Yet, how many of those parents, while running late to get kids to school, will speed through school zones? How many of those parents, frustrated by parking problems, will have their children run across a busy street to a waiting vehicle? How many parents, while distracted by cell phones and other devices, will disregard the directions of a crossing guard? According to a 10-year study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 77% of the children killed in school-transportation-related crashes were not on a bus; they were walking, waiting for a bus, biking, or in another vehicle. In Davis County, there will be kids walking to and from school every day except Friday. On every one of those days, crossing guards and police officers from Syracuse Police Department will be out there trying to keep them safe; however, our resources can only go so far – we need help and compliance from the public to accomplish this mission.
Once a crossing guard raises their stop sign and steps off the curb, no vehicles are allowed to pass through the crosswalk in any direction, including making right hand turns, until the crossing guard has cleared and lowered their sign. Children are often distracted as they walk to or from school. They text friends, they take selfies, they play games, and they often listen to music using some variety of earphones. When they are not focused, they are not aware of their surroundings, including vehicles. In addition, kids tend to cross streets at any point they deem convenient, rather than only in marked or monitored crossings. During school commute times, please slow down and do not drive distracted. Properly used seatbelts and car seats save lives! Our school resource officers and crossing guards are looking forward to getting back to the jobs they love and are hoping for a happy, safe, and healthy school year for all children.
Here are few important reminders: Yellow flashing lights on a school bus do not mean speed up, and red flashing lights definitely mean stop. School administrators spend a lot of time and effort designing pick up/drop-off plans to maximize safety of the children. The plans only work if they are followed.
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COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY
QUESTION: Why does Animal Services require rabies vaccinations so often? Answer: Having your cat or dog immunized against rabies is critical to their health. We have received reports of several dead bats in our area this summer. Bats are notorious carriers of rabies. As a dog owner, I have no doubt that my canine would curiously nose at and/or chew on a dead bat, should he come upon one. A pet cat or dog that consumes or comes into contact with bats is at risk of contracting rabies, unless that pet has been vaccinated. Other critters carry rabies as well: racoons, skunk, foxes, and other cats and dogs. Even an inside pet goes out on occasion,
and there is no guarantee that your precious friend will not be bitten. If your pet is exposed to a potentially rabid animal and does not have a current vaccination, then Animal Services will be required to quarantine your animal at the shelter. If they are current on their rabies vaccination, then Animal Services may authorize the quarantine at your home, where your pet will be more comfortable. Check with your veterinarian and ensure that your furry family members are vaccinated.
Do you have a community question? Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.
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Arts Council Update We would like to thank everyone who attended, participated in, or volunteered at our Broadway Under the Stars Concert (pictured below) on July 31. It was a wonderful evening. All of our programs and performances are currently on hold due to uncertainty regarding COVID-19 and facility scheduling and availability. Please follow us on Facebook (@ syracuseutaharts) and check our website www.syracuseutaharts.org for updates. Did you know that our board meetings are open to the public? Our Arts Council holds board meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. The agenda is posted on our website 24 hours in advance of the meeting. The public is welcome to attend and comment. We welcome your feedback. We are currently holding Zoom meetings but are hoping to meet in person at city hall soon. Check the agenda for the latest information. We currently have two openings on our board. Please visit our website www. syracuseutaharts.org for specific details about the open positions and how to submit a letter of interest.
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Syracuse Harvest Days Join us for Syracuse Harvest Days on September 25th & 26th at Black Island Farms! This weekend only, Syracuse residents can save $5 on combo passes, LOTS OF which include FALL FUN! the Corn Maze, Courtyard, and You Pick Pumpkin Patch or Nightmare Acres! (Must bring proof of Syracuse residency.) Visit our website for pricing and event information. www.blackislandfarms.com | 801-774-MAZE
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Employee Spotlight- Sgt. Ryan Carter Syracuse Police Department Sgt. Ryan Carter was one of the first officers to arrive at a structure fire on July 24th. Since mutual aid from neighboring cities hadn't showed up yet, our fire crew was shorthanded and had a difficult time getting all our necessary tasks completed. Noticing this, Sgt. Carter helped the Syracuse Fire Department’s Engineer pull the large diameter hose from the engine and drag it about 300 ft. to the nearest hydrant. He helped get the hydrant connected and opened to supply our engine with water. Sgt. Carter’s help allowed the fire crews to complete other crucial tasks while awaiting our mutual aid support.
THANK YOU for your hard work and dedication to our city residents!
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Public Works Update ADJUST SPRINKLER CLOCK Temperatures are cooling, and there are fewer daylight hours as we approach the autumn season. Remember to adjust your sprinkler clock to reduce the water duration and number of It's getting cooler-reduce days. We recommend that your watering. you follow the Utah Division of Water Resources “Weekly Watering Guide: conservewater.utah.gov/guide.html WATER METER LIDS AND SECONDARY WATER VALVE LIDS Please be sure to keep your water meter lid and secondary water valve lids accessible. Please be sure that new landscape does not
cover or bury the lids. Trim overgrowth of lawn and vegetation to prevent them from covering the lid. This will allow the city to provide better service to you. It also allows a rapid response in an emergency when a valve may need to be turned off in order to protect your home and property. BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Something to consider while working around outside buildings and equipment is to look for any type of leaks. Look for oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, fuel, or any type of liquid running out of heavy equipment, small equipment, garbage cans, barrels, and fueling stations. These items would all be considered pollutants that may run into a storm drain system. When you see these kinds of situations, take time to fix, replace, or take care of the problem. This will help prevent pollutants from entering the storm drain and polluting our water.
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Parks and Recreation JR. JAZZ BASKETBALL Registration dates: 1st Session: August 1- September 30 Divisions: Itty Bitty Hoops (participant MUST be registered in Kindergarten), 1st grade boys, 2nd grade boys, 1st/2nd grade girls, 3rd/4th grade girls, 5th/6th grade girls, 7th- 9th grade girls, 10th-12th grade girls *Leagues will tentatively begin the end of October and run until mid-December. 2nd Session: August 1 – October 31 Divisions: 3rd grade boys, 4th grade boys, 5th grade boys, 6th grade boys, 7th grade boys, 8th grade boys, 9th grade boys, 10th-12th grade boys *Leagues will tentatively begin mid-December and run until March. Cost: Itty Bitty Hoops (participant MUST be registered in Kindergarten): $45.00 1st-4th grade boys and 1st-6th grade girls: $52.00 5th-12th grade boys and 7th-12th grade girls: $57.00 **Teams for Itty Bitty and 1st/2nd grade will be organized by the Parks and Recreation Department. Grades 3rd- 8th and 7- 9th grade girls will be organized through drafts. **9th- 12th grade boys and 10-12 grade girls must register as a team. For more detailed information go to
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Key Community Contacts MAYOR
Michael Gailey: 801-589-0976 mgailey@syracuseut.com
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Lisa W. Bingham: 801-725-2300 lbingham@syracuseut.com Corinne Bolduc: 801-529-5779 cbolduc@syracuseut.com Dave Maughan: 801-927-7752 dmaughan@syracuseut.com
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Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.com
Located at 1875 S 2000 W in Syracuse. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone: (801) 451-1850
Seth Teague: 915-516-6423 steague@syracuseut.com
Passport Applications Passport application processing services are offered at City Hall between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Processing takes approximately 20-30 minutes per application. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are accepted and served in order of arrival. For multiple applications and/or photos, wait times may be longer. All required forms, photos, and payments must be completed prior to 4 p.m. to be accepted the same day. Applications can be found on the www.travel.state.gov website. Application fees must be paid with a check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State. More info available on our website www.syracuseut. com/Passports
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
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We appreciate our citizens helping the city be aware of issues that need to be addressed throughout the city such as road repairs, street light/sign repair, park maintenance, water problems (culinary & secondary), garbage can pickup, code ordinance enforcement, and even employee feedback. The city website is a great tool for providing us with notifications. The Fix-it Request link can be found on our home page by clicking on the REPORT A CONCERN icon.
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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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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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September Calendar of Events
SCHOOL EVENTS
Syracuse High Sep 1: Boys Golf @ Riverside 2 p.m. | Girl’s Soccer @ Northridge 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Girls Volleyball @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sep 2: Pre-Region Cross Country Meet @ Layton 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sep 3: Girls Tennis @ Northridge 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Girls Soccer @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Girls Volleyball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Madrigal Opening Social @ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Football @ Syracuse 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sep 7: Labor Day - No School Sep 8: Boys Golf @ Cranefield 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Sep 9: Girls Soccer @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sep 10: Girls Tennis @ Davis 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Girls Volleyball @ Fremont 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sep 11: Football @ Syracuse 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sep 14: Boys Golf @ The Barn 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Sep 15: Girls Tennis @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Girls Soccer @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Girls Volleyball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sep 16: Cross Country Davis County Championships @ Layton Commons Park 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sep 17: Girls Tennis @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Girls Soccer @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Girls Volleyball @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sep 18: Football @ Fremont 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Sep 21: Homecoming Week | Parent Teacher Conference 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sep 22: Region Boys Golf @ Eagle Mountain 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Girls Tennis @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Girls Soccer @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Girls Volleyball @ Roy 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Sep 24: Girls Tennis @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Girls Soccer @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Girls Volleyball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sep 25: Football @ Syracuse 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Lone Peak Round Robin Varsity Tournament Sep 26: Homecoming Dance 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Lone Peak Round Robin Varsity Tournament Sep 28: No School 12 syracuseconnection.com | September 2020
Sep 29: Girls Soccer @ Fremont 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Girls Volleyball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sep 30: Cross Country Open Region Meet @ Fort Buenaventura Park 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Clearfield High Sep 1: Girls Soccer @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Volleyball @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sep 2: Cross Country Pre-Region @ Layton Park 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sep 3: Girls Soccer @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Girls Tennis @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Volleyball @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sep 4: Football @ Clearfield 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Sep 7: No School - Labor Day Sep 8: Boys Golf @ Cranefield 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Girls Tennis @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Volleyball @ Clearfield 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sep 9: Girls Soccer @ Northridge 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sep 10: Girls Tennis @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Volleyball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Cross Country Top Utah Invite @ Weber County Fair Grounds 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sep 11: Football @ Clearfield 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Sep 14: Boys Golf @ The Barn 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sep 15: Girls Soccer @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Girls Tennis @ Northridge 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Volleyball @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sep 16: Cross Country Davis County Championships @ Layton Park 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sep 17: Girls Soccer @ Davis 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Girls Tennis @ Fremont 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Volleyball @ Davis 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sep 18: Football @ Northridge 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sep 21: Boys Golf Region @ Hubbard 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sep 22: Boys Golf Region @ Eagle Mountain 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Girls Soccer @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Girls Tennis @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Volleyball @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sep 24: Girls Soccer @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Girls Tennis @ Layton 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Volleyball @ Fremont 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sep 25: Football @ Clearfield 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Sep 25: All-State Choir Rehearsal |
Cross Country Royal Run 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Sep 28: No School | Girls Tennis Region @ Ogden High Sep 29: Girls Tennis Region @ Ogden High | Girls Soccer @ Clearfield (Senior Night) 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Volleyball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sep 30: Final Picture Day | Cross Country Open Region 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CITY EVENTS Sep 1: Planning Commission @ City Hall 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sep 8: City Council Business Meeting @ City Hall 6 p.m. Sep 15: Planning Commission @ City Hall 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sep 22: City Council Work Session @ City Hall 6 p.m.
FUN THINGS TO DO Sep 4: Historic 25th Street Car & Motorcycle Show @ Wall Ave. to Washington Blvd. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Online registration will close Friday Aug 28. Sep 5: Ballet West II: Snow White @ Austad Auditorium 2 p.m. Sep 12: Holi Festival of Colors @ West Stadium Park 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Brineman Triathalon @ Sep 15 - 20: Alice in Quiltland - QuiltFest 2020 @ Davis Conference Center all day Sep 16: WSU Women’s Soccer @ Weber State vs UVU 6 p.m. Sep 19: Up for Down Syndrome Century Ride @ Pioneer Park in Kaysville, 7 a.m. Choose to ride 100, 75, 50, or 25 miles; Rider entry fee: $75 Visit website www.udsf.org/eventsnews/up-for-down-syndrome-centuryride.html | Harvest Moon Celebration - Family friendly activities & live music. @ Ogden downtown 25th Street 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sep 23: Classic Car Show “Casino Night” @ Burger Stop in Layton 6 p.m - 9 p.m. Sep 24: Utah Bike Summit @ Davis Conference Center 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sep 26: Ogden Marathon - Rescheduled @ Ogden City Amphitheater @ 7 a.m. | Fall Market by Farmers Market Ogden @ Ogden Amphitheater 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sep 27: The Crystal Festival @ Davis Conference Center 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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North Davis FireHawks Baseball takes 1st at National League Tournament BY CHRISTAL TAYLOR
We are the North Davis FireHawks, a 10-year-old competition baseball team based out of Syracuse. The majority of our players live and go to school in Syracuse. These boys have been working hard this season, despite all of the COVID-19 hardships, and they just went undefeated in the Mueller Park Cal Ripken National League Tournament and took 1st place. Overall, they went 17-6 this season. Great Job Boys! 1st row L-R: Boston Weekes #34 Gunnar Nielsen #3 Christian Taylor #17 Ethan Reimer #49 Wyatt Hansen #24 Hunter Kisse #19 Rustin VanHook #8
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Business Help is an Application Away PPE, marketing assistance, and operational money is available to Syracuse Businesses BY HAILEY MINTON
West Davis Chamber of Commerce and Syracuse City are partnering to help local businesses weather economic hardships. The city has access to $2.7 million of federal aid to be used as Coronavirus aid that will be dispersed in three rounds of $900,000. Director of the West Davis Chamber of Commerce, Ryan Rentmister, said, “We did a survey and found three universal needs among business owners: personal protective equipment, operational money to stay open, and advertising.” “We are giving a one-page application for the businesses where they can request what they need, the chamber will review them, and the city will approve them if they qualify.” Business owners can reach out to the chamber if they want to apply.
The Business Environment
“A lot [of businesses] are barely holding on,” said Ryan. He noticed businesses that have been hit hard include those involved in hospitality and tourism, along with the suppliers of those industries. “…theaters, trade shows, handmade crafts, and swap meet type businesses are also struggling.” Ryan said there are a ton of Syracuse home-based businesses that support trade shows, and now they are almost completely gone. Fast food restaurants seem to be holding their own, but dinein places are struggling. Now would
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holding on,” said Ryan. “I hope this will help them hold on.”
He said a lot of businesses have struggled, not because they had to shut their doors, but because no one knew they were open and available to work. The chamber has resources to help businesses with social media and digital marketing if they request it. The city is buying advertising space here in the Syracuse Connection, and it will serve as a public service announcement and be available for local businesses to advertise.
Ryan said that, with his business, they have needed to exercise more caution, do a ton of cleaning, train the employees, and go through a lot of PPE as they serve their customers. The city wants to help with other local businesses in this way so they can keep their doors open. They will be purchasing a lot of PPE, and the chamber will be dispersing it to the businesses in need.
Ryan said he knows someone who lost 90% of her business overnight. The future can look bleak when there are bills to pay, yet the cashflow has slowed to a trickle. Think of the hair stylists and karate instructors who had to say goodbye to their clients while the businesses continued paying for rent, utilities, and other operational costs. You can see why it can be tough to stay afloat during times like these. Some businesses find customers are hesitant and people are postponing their service. People still need heating, air, and water, so Ryan’s business is doing ok. It is the businesses that offer more discretionary products or services that are struggling. The golf course was shut down for three months, and it seems that anything dealing with events, weddings, or graduations have been severely affected. “Some businesses have moved out of the city, others greatly reduced and are barely
This program is exclusive to businesses located within Syracuse City. What if you are a business owner who lives in Syracuse but has a business in another city? Not to worry! There are funds available with other counties and cities. In fact, Syracuse City is planning on dispersing half of the first round of funding to the Davis County business assistance program. Anyone with a business in Davis County can apply for a grant from them. When in doubt,
TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE for your business, reach out to the West Davis Chamber of Commerce. Ryan Rentmeister: (801) 807-9901 westdavischamber@rentmeister.com www.facebook.com/ WestDavisChamberofCommerce/ www.westdavischamber.com
DISPERSING FUNDS Phase 1: $900,000
“We have a lot of really great business we want to see weather the storm.” -NOAH STEELE
Ryan suggested to reach out to your local chamber of where your business is based. If you need any help, Ryan said to reach out to him and he can help get you connected.
Buying Local
Ryan also stressed the importance of buying local. If a person spends money within their own city, a higher percentage of sales tax goes back to the city. This can reduce the tax demand on residents in the city. According to Local First Utah, studies show that for every dollar spent locally, four times more of that dollar stays in that economy. Buying local comes with a lot of benefits, like creating a close-knit community and getting personalized customer care. Local businesses create more jobs per consumer dollar spent. Local innovation insures marketplace diversity with a wider selection of choices, and buying local keeps prices lower over the long term. Along with that, local business owners are more likely to give back to the community.
Using the Money
The federal money provided through the CARES Act gives guidance on how the funding can be used, but it doesn’t spell out specifics. There has been a lot of debate among other cities about what is and what is not an appropriate use for the money. The Syracuse City Council is wanting to take a conservative approach,
according to Brody Bovero. The city could get audited, and if the funds aren’t used appropriately, the city could be held responsible to pay the money back. Bovero said the second and third round of funding isn’t guaranteed, but they are fairly confident it will come through. In the city council meeting on July 28, 2020, the council discussed how they would appropriate the funds. The plan for the time being is illustrated in bar on the right. Brody Bovero pointed out that, in the third phase, they have a $650,000 reserve in case there is an unforeseen need, and if not, they will return it to the U.S. Treasury. “This isn’t money that is falling out of heaven. We all pay for it, or our children are going to pay for it. From a philosophical standpoint, we feel it's our duty to only use it for things we need. If we don’t need it, we return it.” Noah Steele, the Community and Economic Development Director for Syracuse City, said, “A business is their baby, the last thing [a business owner] wants to think about is closing… We have a lot of really great businesses we want to see weather the storm.” If you are interested in watching the city council meeting where they discussed how they would use these funds, go to the Syracuse City YouTube channel. Watch the City Council Work Session streamed on July 28, 2020 and skip ahead to 3:15:38 - 3:42:45
1. $450,000 Davis County business assistance program. 2. $120,000 Business grant program (non-county recipients). 3. $80,000 Hazard pay for public safety. 4. $250,000 Continued assistance for businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Phase II: $900,000 1. $170,000 Technology improvements for teleworking functions. 2. $100,000 Reserved for supplies, PPE, and other preventative measures for city staff and customers. 3. $250,000 RDA loan forgiveness. 4. $190,000 Improvements to 10 city conference rooms, including council chambers, to provide functional virtual meetings and trainings. 5. $250,000 Continued assistance for businesses impacted by COVID-19. 6. $65,000 Reserved for potential “full disinfectant” of city buildings. 7. $125,000 Firefighter/ AEMT COVID-19 prevention equipment
Phase III: $900,000 1. $ 150,000 Improve CED and administrative transactional processes to better serve the public electronically. 2. $ 100,000 Hazard pay for public safety. 3. $ 650,000 Reserve for contingency or return to US Treasury.
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Teen Contestant #1: Adel Roennebeck
A New Queen is Crowned for Miss and Teen Syracuse BY RYAN SPELTS
Shelly Thorne has been a part of pageants for many years. She took over as director of the Miss Syracuse Program in 2015, with some changes in her sights. The first change was to withdraw from the Miss America Organization and eliminate the swimsuit event. She believes that beauty comes from within and that young women who have a desire to serve their community and be role models to all young women embody the most valuable traits. Each young woman determines a platform and associated community service project that they would like to promote during their reign if they are to win the title of either Miss or Teen Syracuse. In addition, there is $6000 in Miss Scholarships offered to Weber State University and $3300 in cash scholarships to both Teen and Miss winners. Shelly heads a committee of volunteers that pull off these amazing events. The committee includes Haley Hamblin, Ashlee Sisneros, Erin Blankinship, Brittney Rice, Amber Welch, and Kenady Thornley, as well as the current pageant queens. The final event this year was unique due to COVID-19 restrictions but was successfully completed Saturday, August 15th. And the winners are…
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Adel is the daughter of Brad and Megan Roennebeck. She will be a Junior at Syracuse High. Her platform is “Suicide Prevention”. For her Service Project, she got Geneva Rock to donate 50 rocks for community members to paint inspirational messages and pictures on. Then she collected them and spread them throughout Syracuse.
Teen Contestant #2: McKayla Redmond
McKayla is the daughter of Kim and Chris Redmond. She will be attending Syracuse High as a Sophomore. Her platform is “Diversity Rocks-Unity in Diversity”. For her Service Project, she collected rocks from the community, gathered with a diverse group of friends, and painted inspirational messages on the rocks. The rocks were then strategically placed around the community.
Teen Contestant #3: Amber McAuliffe
Amber is the daughter of Jessica & Don Read. She will be a Senior at Syracuse High. Her platform is “Bringing the Community Together Through Music”. For her Service Project ,Amber recorded herself playing Disney songs and posted them on the Community Facebook page. She also invited others to share their own talents.
Teen Contestant #4: Alison King
Alison is the daughter of Steven and Amber King. She will be in 9th grade at Syracuse Arts Academy. Her platform title is “Serving the Bold and the Brave”. For her Service Project, she organized a team to sew 200 face masks, which she donated to help first responders stay safe during COVID-19.
Teen Contestant #5: Hailey Barrett
Hailey is the daughter of David & Kimberly Barrett. She will be a Junior at Syracuse High. Her platform is “Mental Health Matters”. For her Service Project, she made 30 mental healthcare kits for teenagers and donated them to the counseling office at Syracuse High School. She plans to make buttons and stickers as part of a mental health awareness campaign for the students.
Teen Contestant #6: Madyson Herbst
Madyson is the daughter of Ryan and Cody Herbst. She will be attending Clearfield High as a Junior. Her platform is “Because you’re worth it”. For her Service Project, she partnered with “Life is Why” to organize a CPR certification course.
Teen Contestant #7: Valerie Ludwig
Valerie is the daughter of Jim Ludwig and Lori Ludwig. She will be in 9th grade at Syracuse Junior High. Her platform is “Raising Awareness on Drug Abuse”. For her Service Project, she made and passed out flyers about Drug abuse.
The Winners Miss Syracuse - Chloe Arnell, Miss 1st Attendant - Brynley Steele,Miss 2nd Attendant - Brooklyn Piper, Heart of Syracuse - Hayley Burrell
Teen Contestant #8: Summer Phillips
Summer is the daughter of Kim and Debbie Phillips. She will be a sophomore at Syracuse High. Her platform is “Respect Responders”. For her Service Project, she had yard signs made that said, “Syracuse Respects Responders, Care 4U, There 4U”. She placed these around the community, explaining her platform to residents and business owners as to why we should respect our first responders.
Teen Contestant #9: Ashlyn Welch
Ashlyn is the daughter of Trevor and Amber Welch. She will attend Syracuse Junior High as a 9th grader. Her platform is “The Girl Tribe: Girls helping Girls”. For her Service Project, she decided to start a girl’s mentorship group that will meet monthly to help each other through all the craziness we are living in.
Teen Contestant #10: Elodie King
Elodie is the daughter of Steven and Amber King. She will be in 9th grade at Syracuse Arts Academy. Her platform is “Stand up and be the Difference”. For her Service Project, she helped her school return student’s belongings that were left at school due to the abrupt school closure.
Teen Contestant #11: Brooklyn Shearer
Brooklyn is the daughter of Brandon and Shantel Shearer. She will be attending Syracuse High as a Senior. Her platform is “Love is Love”. For her Service Project, she organized an LGBTQ+ Awareness and Conversation Event, hoping to start the conversations that lead to love and tolerance.
Miss Contestants
Miss Contestant #12: Hayley Burrell
Hayley is the daughter of Brody and Ashley Burrell. She just graduated from Syracuse High and will be a freshman at Weber State. She wants to obtain a career in Sports Psychology or Sports Management. Her platform is “Courage, Conviction, Compassion”.
Miss Teen Syracuse - Hailey Barrett, Teen 1st Attendant Brooklyn Shearer, Teen 2nd Attendant - Ashlyn Welch, Spirit of Syracuse - Adel Roennebeck
For her Service Project, she gathered donations and gifts and delivered them to the Syracuse Fire Department, showing her gratitude to those who helped her family when her home burned down last year.
Miss Contestant #13: Chloe Arnell
Chloe is the daughter of Adam and Jenny Arnell. After a year at Utah State, she plans to attend Weber State as a Sophomore this year. Her platform is “The Power of One Voice”. For her Service Project, she gave 6 weeks of free voice lessons to 4 individuals in Syracuse. Starting in the fall, Chloe will be a full-time cosmetology student training to be a “blonding specialist”. She will also finish her associate degree through Weber State.
Miss Contestant #14: Brynley Steele
Brynley is the daughter of Brandon & Kathryn Steele. She just graduated from Syracuse High and plans to attend Weber State University this fall, where she’ll major in English. She plans to continue her education further and become a criminal law attorney, helping to make the world a safe and fair place. Her platform is “No Kids Sleep on the Floor in Our Town!”. For her Service Project, she partnered with “Sleep In Heavenly Peace”, a non-profit organization, and collected donations and fabric to complete three new bed comforters for kids in need in our community. She has enough supplies to make 4 more as well.
Miss Contestant #15: Brooklyn Piper
Brooklyn is the daughter of Brandon and Stephanie Piper. She will be attending Weber State University in a couple of weeks to begin her journey towards completing her degree in Criminal Justice. One day, she will be a police officer in hopes of later becoming a detective. Her platform is “Know our Heros-#backtheblueinSyracuse.” For her Service Project, she had several members of the community write letters to the Syracuse Police Dept, thanking them for their service. Several people donated candy, treats, cash, and gift cards. She even made the K9 officers a treat basket, which included dog treats, tennis balls, and dog jerky. September 2020 | syracuseconnection.com 27
+ A LOOK BACK
Founding Families of Syracuse
THE GAILEYS BY TAMI L. JOHNSON
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ike and Randy Gailey are first cousins and homegrown boys who have lived in Syracuse, Utah, off and on throughout their lives. They recall fond summer days spent playing little league baseball and hunting in the great outdoors. As Mike puts it, “We weren’t a television society. I had a tv when I was about seven, but I never remember getting hooked on a tv show. We just went outside.”
David Gailey & Eliza Edmonds
Both cousins grew up a mile and a half from each other in Syracuse, with Randy living on 2700 S. and 2000 W., and Mike living on 900 S. and 2000 W. Many visits over the years drew the relationships closer together among the Gailey families. Mike was born on April 23rd, 1950 to David Smedley Gailey and Phyllis Ludlow. Four years later, Randy was born on April 9th, 1954 to Ferrel S. Gailey and Shirley Warner. As a boy, Mike recollects being at Randy’s home for dinner one night. Their Grandma Laura had asked Grandpa Marlin to go back to Mike’s house to get some butter. So, they jumped in the car and drove the short mile and a half to get there. The butter was picked up, and they began to head back to Randy’s house. As they passed Syracuse Elementary school (where Grandpa Marlin was a custodian), Grandpa knew something wasn’t right. They stopped the car, unlocked the school doors, and went down to the boiler room. There, they discovered a gas can that had been tipped over (possibly due to kids who had climbed into the school). Grandpa Marlin saved the school from a fire. What a lasting impression this experience was for Mike in his youth.
First cousins Mike and Randy Gailey
Mike Gailey
“The early Gailey family of Syracuse were the ‘Oliver Twists’—they were urchins.”
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Randy remembers a highlight from his childhood too. His Dad, Ferrel, was a good welder. He made Randy a go-cart and outdoor swings as tall as any playground. The go-cart hadn’t any breaks yet, and it was built with a hay baler motor. “Dad would take me over to the church parking lot”, Randy tells us. “I was only six years old and my arms were too short to reach around the spark plug to kill it going 20-30 miles an hour.” He remembers his father shouting, “Tighter, tighter!” as young Randy rounded the corners. Oh, what a thrill! Both boys took piano lessons at the tender age of six years old. Their Great Aunt, Alice Gailey, was their first teacher who charged only $1 a lesson. Randy has had many blessings come to him
through music, including becoming the assistant to the president of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. Randy and Mike Gailey share a great grandfather through their paternal line named David Gailey, who homesteaded Syracuse. He was born on February 26th, 1862. He married Eliza Edmonds, and they became the parents of nine children, although their firstborn, Irvin, sadly passed away at age eight. David was a farmer and ran his brother’s 80-acre farm in West Layton, where he and Eliza lived until 1891. Thereafter, they settled on their own 80-acre farm in Syracuse. He was also a Deputy Sheriff at the Syracuse Resort. David was remembered for spending precious time with his children. David and Eliza Gailey’s marriage was happy. David was so fond of Eliza’s beauty that he became jealous when she was in the company of other men. Their marriage was short-lived due to the fact that both died young and only eight years apart. They left behind eight children (ranging in age from 16 years to 18 months) for whom the oldest daughter, Bessie, was now a caretaker.
Plaque dedicated to the Gailey family
As Mike Gailey tells us, “The early Gailey family of Syracuse were the ‘Oliver Twists’—they were urchins.” However, they survived and thrived as the generations rolled on.
When you’re both a family member and a caregiver, remember that your needs are important too. If you are a family caregiver, here are some tips to remain happy, healthy, and wise about the role you play. 1. Self-Care Isn’t Selfish! You can’t help others if you become sick, chronically ill or overwhelmed. 2. Set Relationship Boundaries. 3. It’s a Balancing Act. Prioritize needs (theirs and yours) and set realistic expectations. 4. Know the Signs of Burnout. Feeling overwhelmed and stressed out — it’s time for a break. 5. You’re Not Failing by Asking for Help!
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Davis Hospital is Open, Safe, and Ready “As our community comes together to embrace the challenge of recovery, we know there are many questions of how to safely navigate the daily updates and changes while still staying safe. Rest assured, we are still here for you and continue to deliver the health care you and your family need.” As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, Davis Hospital and Medical Center and the Davis Hospital Weber Campus in Roy are fully prepared to care for our patients and our community. We are here, as always, to serve all patients. Our commitment to providing care for the ongoing health and well-being of our community is vital, particularly in times like these. Our clinic partners are open, most elective procedures are able to be scheduled, and our emergency rooms continue to be a safe place to treat all emergencies. From serious conditions to aches and pains, your health care needs didn’t stop and neither did we. Although coronavirus presented us with new challenges, our hospital is prepared to serve all of the health care needs of 30 syracuseconnection.com | September 2020
• It means that we’ve expanded our hours and are working quickly to reschedule previously cancelled procedures. • It means we’re intensely focused on new cleaning and personal protection procedures to keep you safe. • It means patients and visitors are prescreened before entering the facility. • It means everyone in the hospital, including staff and visitors, wear a mask. • It means visitor restrictions are in place and waiting rooms are arranged to comply with the recommended 6-foot social distancing guidelines. • It means that we’ve implemented new practices to ensure that any COVID-19 related care is provided in an isolated area away from other patients and their families. Now is the time to get you and your family the advanced medical care that you’ve postponed during the pandemic. We’re here, and we’re ready to provide the care you need. You can feel confident that we have made the necessary preparations to care for you in a safe, controlled, and professional way. Visit our website to stay updated with the latest information at davishospital. org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for continuing to trust Davis Hospital for your health care needs.
Don’t Let Fear Keep You Away From the ER Fear of COVID-19 keeps some patients from seeking care for heart attack and stroke symptoms, now many are suffering long term consequences from waiting. When it comes to your heart, don't hesitate to seek emergency help. "We're finding that people are waiting too long to call first responders or to come to the ER when they are having chest pain," states Dena Eckardt, Director of Emergency Services. "Every minute
lost in getting medical help can inhibit recovery. Every minute saved can preserve vital heart function." "Whether COVID-19 related or not, our experienced medical professionals are ready to care for all patients with health emergencies," explains Michael Jensen, President of Davis Hospital. "We have put a strong emphasis on safety to ensure that protections are in place for everyone, including patients, staff and EMS personnel. This means that our emergency rooms (in Layton and Roy) continue to be a safe place to seek urgent medical attention." New protocols ensure each person who enters the emergency room is screened. Anyone exhibiting signs of COVID-19 is taken to an isolation space for further evaluation. Chief Nursing Officer, Chris Johnson stated, "Screening allows us to protect each other while caring for a variety of patients including those presenting with heart attack and stroke symptoms. More importantly, we are able to screen and place patients in the appropriate location without using up valuable time when every minute counts." If you have a medical history that indicates stroke or heart attack, or you have the symptoms of either, call 911 or immediately go to the emergency room. The longer you wait to seek care, the more likely you are to have negative long term effects on your health.
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Clockwise: Peach Salsa, Apricot Freezer Jam, and Canned Peaches
CAN IT! Preserving Summer (just like Grandma did)
Many of us grew up with our grandmas and mothers canning the harvest of the garden to be enjoyed all through the winter. Even though we can buy everything at the grocery store, it's still a wonderful tradition for many and a money saver. Here are some of our favorites that are worth the work!
Canned Peaches
CANNING PROCESS STEPS
RECIPE & PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS
Step 1: Gather the peaches
Step 4: Add lid and ring
Start with 11 to 12 lbs of peaches; this will make 7 quarts of bottled peaches. I like my peaches with light syrup, so I use 2 cups of sugar to 1 quart of water.
Wipe the rim of the jar clean with a damp rag and put the lid and ring on.
My mom and grandmothers always had bottled peaches in their pantry. With peach orchards surrounding us, we live in the perfect place to have canned peaches in our pantries. Elberta peaches are my favorite. They are so sweet and delicious. There are many varieties of peaches, and some of those would be great to can as well. Ask your local farmer which varieties are best.
Step 2: Remove the skins This method is called blanching. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Dip the peaches in the hot water for 30 seconds to 1 minute. This loosens the skins so they will slip right off. Use a slotted spoon to lift out of the hot water and place in a bowl or sink of cold water.
Step 3: Fill jars After removing the skin and pit, slice up the peach and place in canning jars. Once your jar is full, add your sugar and water, leaving ½ inch of space at the top. Remove all air bubbles by sticking a spoon down to the bottom and lifting the peaches gently a few times. Air can get trapped where you can’t see it and needs to be removed.
Step 5: Process Load your full, closed jars into a water canner with about 2 inches of water above the jar tops. Bring the water to a boil and let boil for 30 min.
Step 6: Finish Use a jar lifter to remove hot jars and place them on a towel. Then let them sit for 24 hours. You can tell if your jars are sealed by pressing down on the middle of the lid. If it pops, your jar didn’t seal. If you have jars that did not seal, place them in your fridge and eat them within the week. Sealed jars will last for at least 2 years.
HOME CANNING SAFETY: -Always start with clean jars -Boil the lid and ring before using -Work in a clean environment
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Peach Salsa
crystalized later? Here are a few things you can do to prevent it and fix it when it does happen.
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Prevent: Make sure the fruit and liquid to sugar ratio is precise. Crystals will form if there is more sugar than the fruit can hold. Cook at a rapid boil. Follow the recipe precisely and don’t over cook. Sometimes crystals will form on the sides of the pot as you cook the jam. Before you fill the jar, take a damp cloth and wipe the sides of the pot to prevent sugar crystals from sneaking in. Cooking Jellies or jams in a single batch will increase your chances of it turning out great!
7 cups peaches, chopped 7 cups tomatoes, chopped 3 onions, diced 1 ½ cups bell peppers, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ bunch cilantro, chopped 3 limes, juiced 1 cup vinegar 2 tsp salt 4 jalapenos with seeds Other hot peppers (to taste) ¼ cup instant clear jell (for thickening 200 degrees and above) ¼ cup sugar Add all ingredients (except sugar and clear jell) to a large pot and bring to a boil. Mix clear jell into sugar, and add the mixture gradually into the salsa. Stir carefully and add it slowly so you don’t get lumps. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir every few minutes and make sure not to burn! Fill clean pint jars, leaving about half an inch of headspace. Prepare lids and rings according to directions and put lids on jars. Process in hot water bath for 15 minutes for pints, 30 minutes for quart jars.
Hot water bath canning instructions: place lids on jars and put into canning kettle. The jars should be completely covered with water. Bring the pot to a boil and begin timing when the pot boils. Remove the jars carefully and let them cool for 24 hours. Check to make sure each jar is sealed. Store in cool dark place.
Apricot Freezer Jam RECIPE & PHOTO BY HAILEY MINTON
Fix: Low, even heating melts the crystals. That being said, you can use the stove or a microwave to melt the jam back into shape. The dishwasher is a great option as well! Just make sure the lids are on TIGHT and put your jars of jam in the dishwasher for a cycle.
Stewed Tomatoes RECIPE & PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS
This is my favorite thing to bottle and have in our pantry. It is so easy to just pull out a jar of the stewed tomatoes, purée them (mix in a blender or food processor), add some seasoning, and you will have the perfect tomato soup in which to dip a grill cheese sandwich or some crackers. You can add a jar of these to your favorite spaghetti sauce or taco soup. I love how versatile they are. 20 tomatoes 1 to 2 stalks celery (chopped) 1 yellow onion (diced) To prepare the tomatoes Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully drop whole tomatoes in the boiling water for 1 minute. Immediately remove and place in an ice bath. As soon as they are cool enough to handle, pull skins off with your hands. Core and cut into large chunks.
4 cups apricots, finely chopped (approximately 2 1/2 lb.) 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 3 cups sugar 1 box of Sure Jell Premium Fruit Pectin 1 cup water
Stew Tomatoes and Vegetables Add tomatoes, celery, and onions to a pot and boil for 10 minutes.
Wash and rinse containers that hold around 1 to 2 cups. Wash apricots, discard the pits, and finely chop them. Do not peel them. Combine the exact measurements of apricots and lemon juice in a bowl and set to the side. Measure the exact amount of sugar and add to a large saucepan. Mix in 1 box of Sure Jell with the sugar. Stir in 1 cup water and bring the mixture to boil on medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for one minute. Stir in the apricot and lemon juice mixture quickly. Stir 1 minute or until thoroughly mixed
Using a funnel, ladle the stewed tomatoes into warm jars. Leave a half inch of space above the tomatoes in the jar.
Pour into prepared containers, leaving 1/2 inch space at the top for expansion during freezing. Cover. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hrs until set before moving to the freezer or fridge. TIPS: Have you ever made jam to find the sugar
In another pot, boil water and put canning lids and rings in to sterilize. I put the glass jars in the dish washer and pull them out when they are still hot.
Precision is essential when you make jam!
Wipe the rim of the jar clean with a damp rag. Add a warm lid, twisting the ring until just finger-tight. Using a jar lifter, lower each jar into the your canning pot of water. Once pot is full, make sure you have 2 inches of water above your jars. Make sure the water isn’t too hot so the jars do not shatter. Bring the water to a boil and set your timer for 45 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the jars sit in the pot for 5 minutes. As you pull your jars out, place on a towel and let sit for 24 hours. Shelf life is 1 year, as long as the lid doesn’t pop.
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