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May 2018
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CITY NEWS
Mayor's Message Not Mine! Not yours! But Ours!
A "The word 'community' means a coming together in unity to share what we have in common."
s a child I looked forward to our water turn during summer months. There was no pressurized secondary water system in Syracuse then; we flood-irrigated our lawn. That was good for two reasons. My maternal grandparents loved to fish and paid my brother and me, handsomely, to gather earthworms. Flooding the lawn brought crawlers to the surface. They were our cash crop. We donned our swimsuits and eagerly gathered night crawlers, sharing the profits.
It was great, boyish fun. Night crawler farming, however, usually deteriorated into prankplay. One afternoon I sneaked behind my younger brother, Craig, and pushed him into the swollen supply ditch. He, of course, couldn’t let that rest! Chasing me about the yard he sought revenge. Thinking I’d beat him to the punch, I dived into the ditch. When I surfaced I owned a six-inch gash in my left flank that left me disemboweled; the result of colliding with a broken bottle. Literally gathering myself together, I rushed to Mother. Understand, this was not a Bandaid® laceration. As an adult, I appreciate her composure. Rushed to the Tanner Clinic, then on Gentile Street, the wound was closed. I was the proud owner of 156 stitches, and the talk of the whole neighborhood. Many marveled that healing occurred without serious infection, after all ditch water is filthy. In our arid environment, every drop of water has value. This year reminds us of the dependency we all share on
the snowpack held in mountain watersheds. As a boy I was taught of the Snow Horse. If you’re new to our community, perhaps its existence is unknown to you. Historically, locals relied on future water availability communicated to them by the image of a horse of snow on the mountainside. Just south of Adams’ Canyon above Layton, the silhouette of a horse walking up the mountain is formed by deep snow retained by rocky cliffs and valleys at about 8500 feet. The Snow Horse can best be viewed along West Gentile Street looking directly east. Traditionally, if any portion of the Snow Horse is still visible by July 4th, there will be sufficient water that summer for all to share. We all share this valuable resource. When water is abundant, we share that abundance; when scarce we share the responsibility to slow our use. We’ve been informed by those who supply us with our share of secondary water that they will not be reducing our supply this year. This is due to retained storage from prior years. We are asking that we limit outdoor watering to what is recommended by state hydrologists. This year we will be posting watering recommendations on the City Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/syracuseut/ , or you may view it on the web at https://conservewater.utah.gov/guide.html . We ask residents and businesses alike to follow those recommendations. Keying in on Facebook will kinda be like watching the Snow Horse in years gone by. Sometimes my brother and I did very well at night crawler farming. Our return on investment was terrific. There was much to share. There were times, however, when supply was down. We shared that outcome too! The word “community” means a coming together in unity to share what we have in common. Michael Gailey, Mayor of Syracuse City
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Melissa and Ryan Spelts
This month we have a great magazine for you. The May flowers are in bloom everywhere. It is truly a beautiful time of year. May is the month we celebrate moms, however I believe we should celebrate them every day. I am so grateful for my mom and my wife who is the mother of my children. Remember to tell your mom you love her.
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CITY NEWS
Syracuse City Updates CERT Graduates The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains, them in basic disaster response skills like fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Through CERT, the capability of our City to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters is built and enhanced. The Syracuse CERT course is taught at the Syracuse Fire Station. For more information visit: https:// www.facebook.com/groups/syracuseutcert/about/ . The following individuals were recognized at the April 10 City Council meeting for graduating the latest CERT course: Bill Rands, Maureen Bathke, Delores Zaugg, Judy Meservey, Douglas Perry, Bret Schmidt, Lawrence, Sandberg, Christine Wright, Paul Herrick, Brooke Hansen, Lauralee Sparrow, Kory Wright, Amanda Widhalm, Brent Hassard.
Community Question Corner BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY
Do all of these new homes being built take away water from existing residents? Answer: We operate two water systems in Syracuse: culinary and secondary. Neither are diminished by the arrival of new development. Culinary water, which runs into your home or business and is drinkable, is charged based upon usage. The city purchases culinary water from Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, based upon our overall usage. Those costs are paid by the new users based on the amounts used, just like existing customers. When it comes to secondary water, which is used for outdoor sprinklers and is untreated, new development also pays its own way. Before they are permitted to begin construction, new development is required to dedicate water shares to the City based upon the expected use on the developed land. Water shares allow the holder of the shares to use water. As our number of new homes increases, so does the City’s number of water shares. When it comes to pipes in the ground, developers install new culinary and secondary water lines as part of their development, and system upgrades made necessary by new development are paid for through impact fees paid by developers.
L-R:Douglas Perry, Lawrence Sandberg, Judy Meservey, and Delores Zaugg smile with the City Council and Fire Chief Aaron Byington as they receive their CERT certificates
Host an Exchange Student! I am excited to offer you and your family an experience of a lifetime! I am looking for 10 families like yours to host teenage students coming to this area from France and Spain this summer. You will be awarded with the opportunity to: • Broaden your children’s perspectives on the world. • Learn about another culture and language without leaving your home. • Students become members of the family and form lifelong friendships. • See your community through the eyes of someone new. Most importantly, IT’S FUN! The students' ages vary from 14 - 19 years old. They generally stay anywhere from 2-6 weeks at various times throughout the summer. All the students are here to improve their English speaking abilities, be part of an American family and learn about American culture. The students do not have any scheduled activities and come with their own spending money. They can come along on family camping trips and vacations if you’d allow it. Host families are paid a $50/week stipend and are asked to provide a loving home, three meals a day, a bed (student can share a room, not a bed, with a same sex and age sibling) and excitement about hosting! For more information you can visit Compass USA’s website at www.compass-USA.net and click on Homestay and then Host Families. If you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible. We are placing students now! Shelly Thorne: compass.shelly@gmail.com or 801-668-0124 SYRACUSE CONNECTION // May 2018 5
CITY NEWS
Police Department Each year, May 15th is set aside as National Peace Officers Memorial Day to pay tribute to those law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. On May 13th, thousands will gather at the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial in our Nation’s capital to participate in a candlelight vigil. As part of that ceremony, there is a reading of the names that will be added to the walls of the memorial; the names of almost 400 law enforcement officers will be read and then take their place on the walls with more than 20,000 of their brothers and sisters. Syracuse Police Department holds a banquet every year during National Police Week to recognize the hard work and dedication of its members and to pay tribute to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. For more information regarding National Police Week, please see http://www.nleomf.org/programs/policeweek/. April 15-22nd, 2018, was National Volunteer Week. Since 2013, Syracuse Police Department has collaborated with the Syracuse Lion’s Club to form a Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program. Most volunteer efforts have centered on administering fingerprinting services for the public. Prior to the partnership, officers had to be called in from the field to perform this function; volunteers have allowed the Department to continue this valued service, while keeping officers out patrolling the community. Volunteers have also helped with data entry and other administrative functions within the Department. In 2017, Lynn John, Mike Eisenberg, Sandra John, Candi Ackerman, Steven Anderson, Chris O'Shea, Eric Ellington, and Merl Thurgood (all members of The Lion’s Club) combined to donate 210 hours to the Department. They were recognized for their service to the community during the April 10th City Council meeting.
Arts Council Registration is still available for this year’s Junior Theater Summer Camp. Participants will be performing a musical revue during Syracuse Days. Register through the Syracuse Recreation Department, at syracuserecreation.com. Plans are in the works for a Junior Musical Production in the fall. If you would like to volunteer to help with either of these programs, please email us at volunteer@syracuseutaharts. org. The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra will perform their next concert on June 4 at 7pm in the Syracuse High School auditorium. Take advantage of this free event with the whole family! Auditions for this summer’s musical, Hairspray, attracted a great turnout. The Arts Council is excited to share this production of amazing local talent with you. Tickets will be available for purchase at syracuseutaharts.org beginning June 1. Like our Facebook page for discounts! If you enjoy the arts and are willing to support one of the many programs offered this year, please consider becoming a sponsor. Information on how you can donate or advertise your business can be found online at syracuseutaharts.org.
Employee Spotlight-Pam Sessions Pam Sessions is a Court Clerk in the City’s Justice Court. She has been with the City for two years. Even though she interacts with many people who have trouble with the law, she is known for speaking to them and treating them with the utmost kindness and respect. Pam always tries to inform them of everything they need to know and tries to do everything she can for them. As an example, Pam recently helped a man whose son passed away and wanted his son’s case closed with our court. The man apparently didn’t have a death certificate yet. To assist the man during his time of grieving, Pam went out of her way to help the man figure out how to obtain the death certificate. Because of her daily extra efforts, Pam was given the Employee of the Month award. The City is happy to have her on board.
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THANK YOU for your hard work and dedication for our city residents!
CITY NEWS
Public Works
Recreational Vehicles
Pool and spa care: Store pool and spa chemicals in a manner to prevent leaks and spills, preferably in a covered enclosure, and out of reach of children and pets.
As we are now into spring and soon the summer months, remember that the City Code states trailers and/or recreational vehicles (boats, RV, 5th-wheel’s, etc.), are not to be parked on any public street, roadway, City right-of-way or City property, for more than 24 hours. This applies to both unattached or attached trailers/ recreational vehicles. This code is applicable for the entire year, not just during winter months. Also, the parking of trailers or recreational vehicles on private property must not impede visibility of sidewalks and streets from adjacent driveways, nor impede vision on a corner lot for a distance of 40 feet from each of the intersecting streets. Syracuse City Code 11.20.070 (A).
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Avoid copper-based algaecides such as copper sulfate. At a concentration that is a mild irritant to humans, it is fatal to fish and other aquatic wildlife.
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Drain only when chlorine levels are very low, not detected by a chlorine test kit. (less than 0.019 mg/L)
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Reuse water for landscaping areas whenever possible, avoid allowing the water to drain on neighboring properties.
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Drain only clean pool water. If it’s not safe for your yard, then it’s not safe to go down a storm drain.
Any water that goes into a storm drain is not treated. Any pollution entering the storm drain makes the waterways unsafe for people and wildlife. REMEMBER, “ONLY RAIN DOWN THE DRAIN”
If you have questions about this or other codes, please feel to free to contact me at ‘ksessions@syracuseut.com’, or 801-825-1477, ext 122, To report a code violation, you can contact me directly, or go to the City website and click on the ‘fix-it request’ link.
Culinary Water Change The City approved a change to the culinary water rate structure. The change focuses on a consumption fee rather than a flat rate fee for up to 8,000 gallons of water. So how does this affect each of you and what can you expect to see on future utility bills? See table on right.
TURN to page 9 for more info on changes with water usage.
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CITY NEWS
Parks and Recreation STORM FOOTBALL
Registration will be held on the following days in JUNE. Fridays: June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22 (Time: 3pm-6pm) Saturdays: June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23 (Time: 9am-12pm) Tuesday: June 26 (Time: 3pm-6pm) To register, every player will need a recent physical and a copy of his/her birth certificate, Proof of Medical Insurance (Insurance Waiver), and Proof of Syracuse residency (Syracuse City water bill). **Attention: Registration will not be accepted if participant is not in attendance, or all documents are not accounted for** Cost: $130.00
CAMP SYRACUSE SUMMER FUN Your child will make new friends and enjoy outdoor experiences. They will participate in arts and crafts that will be combined with many games. Cost: $35 Registration: Limited space, so sign up soon! Session 1: May 1-June 2 Session 2 & 3: May 1-July 7 Session 4: May 1- July 28 Age Groups: 1st- 5th grade (2018-2019 School Year) Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 1st session: June 5-June 21 (9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) 2nd session: July 10-July 26 (9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) 3rd session: July 10-July 26 (12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) 4th session: July 31-August 16 (9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) 5th session: July 31-August 16 (12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) Place: Syracuse Community Center
FUN FITNESS CLASSES Zumba with Angie! Tues/Sat 9:00 am • Thursday Zumba Zone 9:00 am Cost-$36 for 12 Class Punch Pass or $5/class First Class is FREE! What Are You Waiting For? More info at angiec.zumba.com Disco Fever Zumba Party Saturday, April 28, 9:00 - 10:30 am Use your punch pass or $5 day pass Let's go Retro with 90 minutes of Zumba fun! Step It Up! Mon & Wed 9-10am Work your heart, muscles and mind in this fun, energetic workout! All skill levels are welcome, we offer low and high intensity options for you to choose from. Find more info on Facebook at Syracuse Fitness Classes. $3 Drop-In, $20 10-class punch pass, First class FREE! Pump It Up! Tuesday 6:10 am; Friday 9:00 am Boost your metabolism and tone your muscles with resistance training. We provide hand weights and exercise balls, you just bring your own exercise mat. All skill levels are welcome, we suggest different options. Syracuse Community Center. $3 DropIn, $20 10-class punch pass, First class FREE! 8 SYRACUSE CONNECTION // May 2018
TENNIS
Sign your kids up for tennis!
Limited space, so sign up soon! Registration: Session 1: May 1-June 2 Session 2 & 3: May 1- July 7 Cost: $35 (Non-Resident Fee additional $15) Sessions consist of 8 one hour sessions SESSION 1 Beginning the week of June 11th (Morning Classes) 5 & 6-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. 7 & 8-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. 9 & 10-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. 11 to 14-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. *Classes will not be held on July 23rd or 24th SESSION 2 Beginning the week of July 16th (Morning Classes) 5 & 6-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. 7 & 8-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. 9 & 10-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. 11 to 14-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. *Classes will not be held on July 23rd or 24th SESSION 3 Beginning the week of July 16th (Evening Classes) 5 & 6-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. 7 & 8-year-old class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. 9 & 10-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. 11 to 14-year-old class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. *Classes will not be held on July 23rd or 24th
SYRACUSE HERITAGE DAYS will be held
June 23 – June 29. Vendor Booth spaces available Friday and Saturday (June 29 & 30). For more information go to www. syracuserecreation.com Heritage Days Carnival Pre-Sale Tickets Available Now!! Save $$$ on carnival tickets by purchasing them early at the Syracuse Community Center. The cost is $18, and they can be used two ways: 1. Trade in the coupon for an “All-Day Unlimited Ride” wristband. The wristband is good only on Thursday! -OR2. You can get 40 tickets to use for rides only, any time the carnival is open. Most carnival rides take 2 to 4 tickets.
CITY NEWS
Is Your New Neighbor a Water Thief? It is no secret that Syracuse City is experiencing a rapid influx of both residents and businesses as one of the fastest growing cities in the state. This type of growth and change demands a growth in infrastructure in order to comfortably accommodate the new additions with subsequent resources. Arguably, the most important resource is water, especially during the spring and summer months. Water is highly valued and necessary for a sustainable community. As Syracuse continues to grow, so does a common concern, “How is the city going to provide enough water for all of the new residents and businesses?� The City is prepared with a Secondary and Culinary Water Impact Fee Facilities Plans that will ensure that new residents will have water. In 2016, the City created these secondary and culinary water master plans according to the population growth
percentage and population projections up until the year 2038. It is a common misconception that as we gain additional residents, water becomes more scarce. This is untrue as new growth also brings in more water. The City Is consistently updating and enlarging waterlines and reservoirs to increase water capacity and to provide for the entire city as well as providing addition storage methods such as water storage tanks. The City takes water demand and usage data from the community to plan projects such as waterline and reservoir expansion ensuring that it adheres with the laws enforced by the state. The Impact Fee Facilities Plans can be found on the Syracuse City website. Multiple projects are already underway, and more are projected for the remainder of this year including a major waterline expansion on Bluff Road and Gentile Street in preparation for the round about which will be completed the following year. The Public Works Department is also in charge of the maintenance of existing waterlines and performs rehabilitation efforts to ensure that adequate water is being allocated safely and efficiently to the residents throughout the city. Current rehabilitation projects are being done in the Ranchettes West Subdivision and on Melanie Lane. Major culinary water projects in the works include the construction of 3-million-gallon water tank estimated to cost $5.5 million. This will replace an existing 1-milliongallon tank, thereby adding an additional two-million gallons to our culinary water storage.
As we approach the horizon of the summer months, water becomes a hot topic and an evermore important resource in the daily and long-term lives of residents. Living in a desert state, we are often faced with conservational restrictions on our water usage, but the recent wet seasons have allowed Utah to lift most of those mandatory restrictions. The majority of Syracuse’s current water supply comes from the Davis and Weber Counties Canal Company and Weber Basin Water Conservancy District via the Layton Canal Company. These companies are fed by Echo Lake and East Canyon Lake, both of which have benefitted from the above average water levels from the 2016-2017 winter season. These graphs illustrate the current water storage of the two lakes as indicated by the black line for the 2018 year. Although mandatory water restrictions are not currently in place, it is encouraged that residents are to be conservative with their water usage so as not to needlessly deplete the resource for when the need is greater.
We also encourage residents to refer to the weekly watering guide and other tips and resources regarding water usage found on the Public Works page on the City website. http://syracuseut.com/ Departments/PublicWorks/PublicWorksInfo.aspx
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CITY NEWS
Syracuse City Information
Key Community Contacts MAYOR Micheal Gailey: 801-614-9636 mgailey@syracuseut.com
COUNCIL MEMBERS Doug Peterson: 801-589-0976 dpeterson@syracuseut.com Corinne Bolduc: 801-529-5779 cbolduc@syracuseut.com
Syracuse Library 1875 South 2000 West Syracuse, UT 84075 (801) 451-1850 Library Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm Fri & Sat: 10am-6pm
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, multiple applications and/or photos wait times may be longer. All required forms, photos and payment must be completed prior to 4pm to be accepted the same day. Applications can be found on the www.travel.state.gov website. Application fees must be paid with a Check or Money Order made payable to the U.S. Department of State. www.syracuseut.com/Passports.aspx.
Job Openings For a list of the current openings with Syracuse City, click on the 'Jobs' link on our main City page www.syracuseut.com
Andrea Anderson: 801-309-1466 ananderson@syracuseut.com Dave Maughan: 801-927-7752 dmaughan@syracuseut.com Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.com
SERVICES Syracuse City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 West 1900 South Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, closed holidays Syracuse Utilities Department: 801-825-1477 Opt #2 Post Office: 801-614-9677 (Inside City Hall) Syracuse Police Station: 801-825-4400 1751 South 2000 West Syracuse Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 South 3000 West Syracuse Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 West 1900 South Hours: Mon-Thurs, 6am-9pm; Fri, 6am-8pm; Sat, 8am- 4pm Syracuse Public Works Facility: 801-825-7235 3061 South 2400 West
Fix It Requests
Syracuse City Museum: 801-825-3633 Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 2pm - 5pm
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.
Syracuse City Arts Council - 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org
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Syracuse Youth Council -801-643-8996 Syracuse Lions Club - 801-773-8581 Syracuse Lady Lions Service & Social Club 801-825-1752 Syracuse Volunteer/Eagle Scout Projects: Tess Jones 801-614-9655 tjones@syracuseut.com
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COMMUNITY
May Calendar of Events SENIORS MONTHLY MOVIE Wednesday, May 9th @ 1 p.m. (Darkest Hour) FREE ~ Please RSVP BUS TRIP Friday, May 11, 2018 (Leaves at 10 a.m.) DAUGHTERS OF UTAH PIONEERS MUSEUM/ROVALI’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO/25th Street, Ogden $2.00 for bus/Lunch is on your own (Payment due at time of Reservation) THINK TUESDAY Tuesday, May 15th @ 10 a.m. (Tri-Ominos) FREE ~ Please RSVP LUNCH & BINGO Friday, May 25th @ 12 Noon Guest Speaker/TBA Suggested donation of $3.00/person Must RSVP by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 SENIOR YOGA Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8 a.m. Available for anyone aged 50+/$1.00 or 60+/$0.50 PICKLEBALL Tuesdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Thursdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Adults/$2.00 or Seniors 60+/$0.50 Please call the Syracuse Community Center at (801) 614-9660 #1 to RSVP To learn more about activities for Senior Citizens, please stop by the Syracuse Community Center for a Senior Citizens Newsletter or visit www. syracuserecreation.com 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
SCHOOL EVENTS May 1 Syracuse High—Baseball vs. Weber @ home at 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Syracuse High—Boys Soccer @ Clearfield at 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM 12 SYRACUSE CONNECTION // May 2018
Syracuse High—Boys Tennis vs. Northridge @ home at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Syracuse High—Softball @ Clearfield at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Clearfield High—Baseball vs. Layton at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Clearfield High—Soccer vs. Syracuse at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Clearfield High—Softball vs. Syracuse at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Clearfield High—Tennis @ Davis at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM May 2 Syracuse High—Baseball @ Weber at 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Clearfield High—Track vs. Layton at 3 PM - 6 PM Clearfield High—Baseball @ Layton at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM May 3 Syracuse High—Girls Golf @ Layton at 12 PM - 3 PM Syracuse High—Softball vs. Davis @ home at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Clearfield High—Golf @ Valley View at 12 PM - 5 PM Clearfield High—Soccer @ Davis at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Clearfield High—Softball vs. Northridge at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM West Point Jr. High—Track Meet vs Legacy, Fairfield and CDJH @ Clearfield High at 3 PM - 6:30 PM Legacy Jr. High—Track Meet @ Clearfield at 3:15 PM to 7 PM Syracuse Jr. High—Track Meet @ Clearfield High at 3:15 PM - 6 PM May 4 Syracuse High—Track Twilight meet @ Herriman at 3 PM - 6 PM May 5 Syracuse High—Baseball @ Weber at 11 AM - 1 PM Syracuse High—PROM at 8 PM May 7 Syracuse High—Girls Golf Region Tournament TBD Syracuse High—Boys Tennis Region 6A Tournament @ Ogden High at 9 AM - 3 PM Clearfield High—Region Tennis @ Mt. Ogden May 8 Syracuse High—Boys Tennis Region 6A
Tournament at Ogden High at 9 AM - 3 PM Syracuse High—Boys Soccer @ Northridge at 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Syracuse High—Softball Syracuse @ Layton High at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Clearfield High—Region Tennis @ Mt. Ogden Clearfield High—Baseball @ Syracuse at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Clearfield High—Soccer vs. Fremont at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM May 9 Syracuse High—Track and Field Region One Championship @ Davis at 3 PM - 6 PM Syracuse High—Baseball @ Clearfield at 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Clearfield High—Region Track @ Davis at 3 PM - 6 PM Clearfield High—Baseball vs. Syracuse @ 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM May 10 Syracuse High—Track and Field Region One Championships @ Davis at 3 PM - 6 PM Syracuse High—Boys Soccer vs. Weber @ home at 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Syracuse High—Baseball vs. Clearfield @ home at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Syracuse High—Softball vs. Fremont @ home at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Clearfield High—Region Track @ Davis at 3 PM - 6 PM Clearfield High—Softball @ Weber at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Clearfield High—Baseball @ Syracuse at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM May 11 West Point Jr High—Track North End Meet @ Davis High at 2 PM - 6:30 PM Legacy Jr. High— North End Track Meet @ Davis High at 3:15 PM - 7 PM Syracuse Jr. High—North End Track Meet @ Davis High at 3:15 PM - 6 PM May 14 Syracuse High—Girls Golf State Tournament @ TBD Clearfield High—Senior Activity 5 PM - 6 PM May 15 Syracuse High—Girls Golf State Tournament @ TBD Syracuse High—Softball State First and Second Round Games Syracuse High—Track and Field
Sophomore Region Championships @ TBA at 3 PM - 6 PM Legacy Jr. High—District Track Meet @ Syracuse High at 3:15 PM - 7 PM Syracuse Jr. High—Davis District Track Meet at 2:45 PM - 6:00 PM May 16 West Point Jr. High—Track District Meet @ Syracuse Jr. High at 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM May 17 Syracuse High—Softball Inter-Region Tournament @ TBA at 4 PM - 6 PM May 18 Syracuse High—Boys Tennis State Tournament @ Liberty Park Tennis Center Syracuse High—Track and Field State Championships @ BYU May 19 Syracuse High—Boys Tennis State Tournament @ Liberty Park Tennis Center Syracuse High—Softball Inter-Region
Tournament @ TBA at 4 PM - 6 PM May 21- 25 Syracuse High—Baseball State Tournament @ TBA May 24 Syracuse High—Softball State Tournament @ Valley Complex
May 29 Syracuse High—Senior Graduation at 9 AM Syracuse High—Yearbook Signing Party at 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM May 30 Syracuse High—Yearbook Signing at 2:30 PM
June 1 Clearfield High—Graduation @ Dee May 28 (Memorial Day) Events Center at 5 PM - 7 PM Syracuse High—NO School West Point Jr. High—Last Day of School West Point Jr. High—NO School Legacy Jr. High—Last Day of School Legacy Jr. High—NO School Syracuse Jr. High—Last Day of School Syracuse Jr. High—NO school Sand Springs Elementary—Last Sand Springs Elementary—NO Day of School School Congrats Syracuse Elementary—Last Day of Syracuse Elementary—NO School Graduates! School Cook Elementary—NO School Cook Elementary—Last Day of Bluff Ridge Elementary—NO School School Bluff Ridge Elementary—Last Day of Buffalo Point—NO School School Syracuse Arts Academy Jr. High (Antelope Buffalo Point—Last day of School Campus) —NO School Syracuse Arts Academy Jr. High (North Campus) —NO School
FUN THINGS TO DO May 19 Public Star Party Join Ogden Astronomical Society for a public star party beginning at 6:00 pm in White Rock Bay. Solar viewing will take place from 6:00 pm to sunset. Deep space viewing will begin at dark. Experience the wonder of star clusters, galaxies, nebulae and more. Feel free to bring camp chairs and snacks to enjoy the evening with us. If you bring a flashlight, please make sure it has a red filter on it. No white lights. When entering the parking area, please switch your car headlights to parking lights only. For more information, contact wendywilson@utah.gov May 25-28 13th annual Antelope Island’s Cowboy Legends Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering Come and join us in celebrating the West in our 11th annual Cowboy Poetry and Music gathering at the historic Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island State Park. Antelope Island’s Cowboy Legends is a four day event with the best western musicians and cowboy poets in the State of Utah. Take a historic wagon ride with the Utah Western Heritage Foundation.
There will be booths filled with saddle makers, hat makers, spurs, chaps and other cowboy collectibles; two dinner shows (Friday and Saturday evenings), Cowboy Church on Sunday morning and a campfire sing along Sunday evening. There are games and educational activities for the kids. Great western food for breakfast, lunch and dinner will be available. For more information, email clayshelley@utah.gov or go to www. CowboyLegendsAI.com. May 1- June 1 (Registration) Summer Camp: On Broadway (June 11 - 29) Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-11 am with a performance on Saturday, June 30th during Syracuse Days. Ages 5-17 (Entering Kindergarten 2019 through 12th grade) Cost: $35 Syracuse resident/$40 nonresident (Cost includes a T-shirt) Participants will learn songs and choreography to perform in a musical revue featuring songs from Broadway musicals. They will also learn basic theater skills, education about different aspects of musical theater, and help prepare set, props, and basic costumes for the show. Questions?
Email info@syracuseutaharts.org May 1 - June (Registration) Adaptive Soccer New! At each session our staff will help children with disabilities learn the fundamental rules of soccer. Participants will participate in drills and scrimmages and will be taught in a fun atmosphere. Our goal is to promote social skills and friendships as well as learn and play soccer together. Cost: $20 Day: Wednesdays (July 11th—August 15th) Ages/Time: 4-12: 11:00 - 12:00 PM 13+: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM If you would like to volunteer for Adaptive Soccer, please contact us at 801-614-9655. May 5 Cinco de Mayo Zumba at 9 AM (wear Red, Green, or White for a fun Cinco de Mayo!) May 12 FREE Girl Power Zumba Party (Happy Mother’s Day!) at 9 AM. Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness.
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Students of the Month
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“Syracuse City Chamber of Commerce Award for Excellence� In order to recognize outstanding students and athletes in Syracuse, the Community and Economic Development Department has developed the Syracuse City Chamber of Commerce Award for Excellence. This monthly award recognizes the outstanding performance of male and female students who excel in athletics, arts and/or academics. The individuals selected for this award will be identified by Syracuse City in partnership with representatives from the local recreation department, local elementary, junior high, and high schools.
Logan Goddard
Mia Moon
Logan has an amazing work ethic, and it shows in his outstanding grades every term. He is always our go-to-guy! He easily takes the initiative will all his work and lets us know right away of any concerns. He is a great model student. He is a confidant leader, but not overbearing or dominating. He is supportive of his classmates and is a good sport with all his projects and presentations. He is a member of Dragon Leaders for the school and helps with service projects and any assistance the school is in need of from the student body. He also plays soccer and basketball for the city. Logan has an excellent attitude and amazing grades. Great kid!
Mia is an excellent student academically. She is also a great friend to everyone. She is always so kind and supportive of her classmates and helpful to her teachers. Her work and projects are stellar! She gives 110% in everything she does. She participates in musicals, basketball, and choir. She loves to participate! Her artistic flair adds so much to our school experience. She sings in the musical and presents art work that we all enjoy. She is always helpful, very organized, has excellent grades, is a stellar artist, and an all around top-notch kid!
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BY ADRIENNE REES
This ewe lives a wonderful life on Iron Wings Ranch On our little farm, Iron Wings Ranch, pretty much all animals of all makes and models are welcome. In the beginning, we started with just horses. My goal was to take horses out of bad situations and provide them with care and love until I could find a family they fit into that would become their forever home. The horses were not alone for long though! Before I knew it, people were bringing me animals from all over that they could no longer take care of. Within a year, my son TJ and I had horses, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks and rabbits. Each of our animals has a unique story that brought them
to us and sweet Nina is no different. I received a call from an individual who had just started to raise sheep at their homestead. Over the night, one of his ewes unexpectedly gave birth to triplets and passed away along with one of the babies. Being new to these animals, the farmer contacted me to see if I could take on the two remaining babies and I was happy to do so. Unfortunately, Nina’s bigger sister did not make it past her first week either. That left us with sweet little Nina. From the first day we spent with Nina, we knew she would always be special. She follows us all over the farm in the summer and enjoys running and playing with the goats. Nina recently had two baby sheep of her own and has become a fantastic mom to them and I will be so grateful to watch these two little babies grow up happy just as their mom did. Although we do place animals in other homes, Nina is one of those animals that has become so special to us that we could never imagine placing her anywhere else. She and her two babies will be with us always. Animals have the purest of hearts and, I believe, it is up to us to protect them. The great Gandhi once said, “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated”. I’d like to think our little farm would make him proud.
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PHOTOS AND STORY BY MELISSA SPELTS & JAYNE LYONS
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hile I was growing up, I was often asked by adults, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” My answer was always the same, I wanted to be a mom. Even in high school when all my friends were dreaming of becoming nurses or teachers or many other awesome things, I struggled finding a direction because being a mom had always been my wish. After Ryan and I were married we struggled to get pregnant. It took us two years to get our Koby boy here. I thought we were going to have to adopt and I was totally open to that. However we were blessed with a beautiful little boy who recently turned 17 (how time flies)! When Koby was a month old I wanted a candy bar very badly. I made plans to run to the store and grab one. As we got to the store Koby started to scream (in that cute new baby cry). I pulled his little body out of the carseat only to find that he had pooped all up his back. I didn’t think to bring extra clothes or even diapers . . . not cool! I couldn’t take him in the store screaming in that mess so I loaded him back in his seat and drove home without my candy bar. This was a turning point in my mind, the honeymoon was
over, I started to see what motherhood was really going to look like. Before being a mom life was all about ME! If I wanted something I would get in my car and go get it. This past weekend I heard someone describe motherhood as being in control of a three-ring circus. I like that analogy. Helping our kids through good and bad days. Jumping through hoops, juggling all that they have to do on top of our list and walking on a tight rope while watching them in stressful or hard situations. I have five children and after I had each one I thought each of them would be just like the last, yet they are each so unique and individual. After my third baby was born I was so overwhelmed. I called my mom and she gave me the best advice. Be kind to yourself. Focus on the good and praise your older kids when they do something right. After I got off the phone I started focusing on the good and the contention and bad behaviors stopped. The kids were looking for attention and found it in the only way I seemed to give it to them. They were happier and so was I. I talked with a mother living in Syracuse the other day. She
“Each child came with unique gifts that needed to be unwrapped and discovered. Our greatest joys came from this incredible process of love and care over the years.” - MARILOU B. WOLTHUIS
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Melissa and her children.
has five children ranging in age from nine to one. She had asked for family portraits for Christmas. She got them and loved one of all of her kids so much that she blew it up even bigger than her family picture. She said, “Mothers of older children always tell me to enjoy these years because they’ll be gone before you know it.” She loves being a Mom, and loves her kids, but sometimes she feel like she’s just trying to survive. This picture reminds her that this time in her life, right now, is the time that she’ll miss someday, and to make the most of right now. Even when it’s not always easy, there is nothing she’d rather do than be a mom to her kids.
There are times when I think I have this mothering thing down and then everything changes. Holy Cow! It can be so hard! It is a constant state of learning and growing. Those things that make it all worthwhile are the hugs, the kisses and I love yous. The late night talks about their days and dreams, the game nights where everyone is laughing and having fun. The times where they help each other. I love being a mom. It is all that I wanted and more. I hope that all of you find this Mother’s Day a wonderful day. My great grandma Mary Frehner loved this poem. It hung in her house and has been a favorite for all the moms in our family.
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My Mother Says My mother says she doesn’t care, About the color of my hair. Or if my eyes are blue or brown, And if my nose turns up or down. My mother says, “These things don’t matter.” My mother says, she doesn’t care if I am dark or I am fair. If I’m thin or if I’m fat—She doesn’t fret over things like that. My mother says, “These things don’t matter.” But if I cheat or tell a lie, Or do things to make folks cry. And if I’m rude or impolite and do not try To do what’s right, Then these things really matter. It’s not looks that make things great —It’s character that seals our fate. SYRACUSE CONNECTION // May 2018 19
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BY ELAINE WOOLEY
PELICANS at Jensen Pond How wonderful it is that someone here in Syracuse had the vision of having a wildlife area in these meadows.
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e always talk about paradise, looking everywhere for it, yet sometimes it is right under our noses. In fact, life gets so busy running daily errands we can pass right by it and not even notice. I know I have been guilty of that in the past; however, it was by pure chance one day, I was sleepy and wanted a quiet place to take a quick nap. Being a senior over 70 I can get away with taking a nap in the middle of the day. I call those sweet moments “snaps”. As luck would have it, I was passing Jensen Pond off Bluff Road in Syracuse. It looked like a fantastic place to pull over and take a quick snap. I then saw the resident heron walking into the deep waters near the peninsula which separates the two big areas of the pond. He had just caught a fish. As he was trying to choke it down, four lazy pelicans came out of the blue, flying across the pond, hoping the heron would drop his prize. Water and wings were flying everywhere. What a commotion! I then realized there were 16 pelicans in total that day! Wow! I felt as if I was on the ocean front instead of Syracuse, Utah. There were also coots, mallard ducks, seagulls of all varieties, cowbirds starlings in huge flocks doing acrobatic maneuvers over the meadows, cormorants standing straight up on the water spreading and flapping their huge black wings, Texas grackles migrating northward along with some Canadian geese. One of my favorite moments was watching a pelican assault a cormorant by sneaking up from behind and giving it a good thwack on his head! I even saw a sandhill crane and a red kite circling above, trying to find their lunches.
How wonderful it is that someone here in Syracuse had the vision of having a wildlife area in these meadows. I met a photographer named Ryan Jones that had just come from Antelope Island where he had been photographing the horned meadow lark. I understand it’s the only area in the world where this species live. I have always loved birds since I was a child. I have loved not only wild birds but my mother raised canaries. She bred red siskin that are very rare. The songs of these canaries bring very fond memories to mind. I have always wanted to find a Red Siskin for myself. A year ago my daughter called me to see if I wanted a bird. She apologized it was not a canary as she had found a parakeet in her garage after a huge windstorm. Excited, I found a cage and prepared it with all new food and toys. We put the parakeet in the cage but unfortunately it had died by the next morning. It broke my heart. Since I had already prepared the cage I thought it would be a waste to not use it. A long trip to Bountiful Bird World was disappointing as it had gone out of business. Therefore I came back to Layton to our local pet store. Would you believe it, I found my red siskin canary. I asked if it was a male as only the males sing. The employee had no idea, therefore I had a 50/50 chance of it being a male. After buying my new canary I was already anticipating years of enjoyment with Sailor, my new canary.
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BY HEATHER KAPP
Lupus Awareness Month
Lupus affects 1.5 million Americans which is more than MS, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, and cerebral palsy Heather and her family combined! 90% of those with lupus are women. Lupus causes inflammation which can affect many different body systems, including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Unfortunately there is no known cure for lupus. I am Heather Kapp and I live here in Syracuse. I am 43 years old and was diagnosed with the disease in September 1995 after giving birth to my first child. Often the onset or first major flare-up is caused by a major stress on the body. During my pregnancy I began showing symptoms like protein in my urine and a butterfly rash across my face, but the symptoms were just attributed to pregnancy. However, the symptoms didn’t end after the pregnancy and immediately after giving birth I began having more symptoms. My blood work was off, I had a huge loss of appetite, hair loss, swelling and joint pain. I thought I was going crazy. Within one month I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Nephritis. I was lucky to be diagnosed this quickly because it often takes 3-5 years with visits to many different specialists before a lupus
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diagnosis is reached. I was relieved to have a diagnosis and thought, okay give me a pill and I’ll get better . . . not so, there is no known cure for Lupus! In October 1995 I became ill with flu symptoms, it progressed to pneumonia and then eventually acute respiratory distress syndrome. I was life-flighted from Logan to Salt Lake City. There I underwent exploratory surgery and was put into a medically induced coma. Doctors were not optimistic, my prognosis was grave. Miraculously I lived through that experience and I have traveled a long road of physical therapy, chemotherapy, and then years of juggling medications to try to find something that would control my pain from arthritis, sun sensitivity, rashes, headaches, kidney disease, depression, fatigue and more. I made a decision long ago that I was not going to let this disease rule my life. My husband Derek and my two daughters Mikayla and Lauren are a huge support. I know my limitations. I have to say no and take care of myself and that’s all right.
Join me on May 5, 2018 join others affected by Lupus by attending the annual Walk to End Lupus. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT UTAHLUPUS.ORG
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HISTORY
High School Graduation, Circa 1990s BY SUE WARREN
DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES Many young people went to only the 8th grade, as that much education would provide the skills necessary to get a basic job or help run the family farm. COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS WERE RARE, unless you were wealthy.
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SYRACUSE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER The museum’s hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 2-5pm and by appointment (801-825-3633) and is located on 1700 South (Antelope Drive) just before 2000 West, Syracuse, UT.
This month we will see the end of the yearly ritual of high school graduations. Seniors, happy to have finished that milestone in their lives, now look forward to college or jobs or whatever their plans are. For most teens, completing the 12th grade is expected, but one hundred plus years ago, it wasn’t the norm. Many young people went to only the 8th grade, as that much education would provide the skills necessary to get a basic job or help run the family farm. College expectations were rare, unless you were wealthy. For those lucky few who were able to remain in school, achieving the 12th grade was something to celebrate! A quick look at the 1940 U.S. census bears this out. So many young adults—my grandparents included—answered the question about the level of schooling reached as 8th or 9th grade. I guess if you had no plans to go to college, and most didn’t due to low expectations, early marriage, or no money for a higher education, then why stay in school when you could be earning a salary and helping support your family? The times were vastly different. Old class graduation photographs of serious young men dressed in dark suits and prim young women wearing delicate white cotton lawn dresses adorned with lace and pin tucks capture this very special moment in their lives. Unlike today, where even in kindergarten “graduation” ceremonies young scholars get to wear tiny versions of a cap and gown, the seniors of the early 1900s merely wore their Sunday best. Besides, the cost would have been too high to try and obtain these special graduation robes for remote places like
Utah towns. In the U.S. until just after the Great Depression, academic caps and gowns were still reserved for college and university graduation ceremonies. (While, in the U.K., all you Harry Potter fans are familiar with the academic robes worn by the Hogwarts’ students and professors.) Steeped in Medieval origins and traditions the mortarboard hat and different sleeve shapes all carried meaning and significance. In the 14th century academic robes with hoods were worn by students and professors alike to both set them apart as great thinkers, as well as for warmth in unheated university halls. The square academic cap, also called a mortarboard—because of its resemblance in shape to the device utilized by masons to hold mortar—was reputed to have originated from a biretta worn by scholarly clergies, which was used to signify their superiority and intelligence. These hats became popular in the 14th and 15th centuries and were only worn by artists, humanists, students, and all those learned. They usually came in the color red signifying blood and life, hence, power more than life and death. Clearly, an education carried value! The Syracuse Museum and Cultural Center has several of these lovely white cotton lawn graduation dresses on display. Next time you stop in to see what’s new, have a look at them and travel back in time to a graduation day long ago.
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In 2009, Brent Williams had been a family physician for over 20 years when he and his wife, Debbie, decided to start TimeLess Medical Spa & Weight Loss Clinic. They started out with a plan to build a business for their retirement in Aesthetics (specializing in the cosmetic treatments of the skin). Shortly after starting the clinic, Brent and Debbie attended a conference of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP). The conference focused on the treatment and care of overweight or obese patients. Because of Brent’s background as a family doctor, he had seen the harmful effects of obesity and the resultant diseases of obesity; however, in his family practice he was unable to devote the time required to treat obesity. After this conference, the Williams decided to join the ASBP (now the Obesity Medical Association). Following the association’s guidelines, they were able to develop a medical weight loss program based on best practices and evidence based treatments. Combining weight loss with their aesthetics spa was a natural and perfect fit. Brent often says that he has been able to help more people with weight loss by giving them more time, behavior modification and accountability than with all the medications he prescribed in his family practice. Debbie, who now runs the
business side of things, also had majored in nutrition and psychology, and it became a perfect fit for their new venture. She loves counseling clients about nutrition and helping them obtain a healthy lifestyle. “Clients become like family, when you change their lives so positively,” she says. A weight loss program at TimeLess Medical Spa & Weight Loss Clinic starts with a body composition obtained by a specialized scale. Using those numbers, a customized nutrition and exercise program is established for the client. Clients meet weekly with a weight loss counselor and monthly with the doctor. Lab work is obtained on each client to determine if there are extenuating circumstances that may interfere with weight loss or cause weight gain. Dr. Williams will prescribe medications as needed or work with a patient’s primary care physician to adjust medications that may promote weight gain. It is always important to see a physician before starting any weight loss program, and Dr. Williams is experienced and board certified in obesity medicine. The aesthetics component of the business is also a powerful tool to help patients achieve a healthy look and build self-confidence. Some people have had persistent skin issues that have bothered them throughout their lives, causing embarrassment or insecurity. The TimeLess aestheticians, under the direction of Dr. Williams,
can provide treatments and recommendations to help eliminate scars, uneven skin tones, deep lines, wrinkles and sun damage. TimeLess also provides hair reduction, tattoo removal, skin resurfacing, body sculpting, massages, facials and chemical peels. Brent is an expert in dermal fillers and neuromodulators, such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin, and can treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating under the arms). This health and beauty center is an incredible asset to those who want to improve their appearance and feel healthier. It only takes about 20 minutes to get to TimeLess from North Ogden. If you take I-15 south then take I-84 toward Cheyenne, get off on the South Ogden exit, head up the hill to the first light, turn left and TimeLess is west of the neighborhood Walmart (near Kobe Japanese Stake House). One of Debbie’s favorite parts of the business is the increased confidence she sees after a client begins seeing results. They walk with more confidence, hold their head high and exude excitement about life. Brent and Debbie pride themselves in customer service and making the client feel comfortable and welcome when they come through the doors. Their clients become their friends, and people love coming to their business. Brent and Debbie are the proud parents of four very accomplished children and 11 beautiful grandchildren.
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hat would you do if your home was destroyed by a fire, or one of your water pipes burst while you were on vacation, or a burglar stole valuable items from your home? You can’t prepare for everything, but planning for the unexpected when dealing with property claims could make these situations easier to handle. Below are some things to consider before a loss happens: • Take photographs with a phone camera to document ownership of items. • Walk room by room, making notes of items. Don’t forget things like artwork, bedding and clothing. • Prepare an inventory list of your property
throughout your home. • Make sure you record high-value items such as antiques, guns and jewelry. • Don’t forget storage sheds and your garage for contents you may have outside of the home. If you suffer a loss, below is a checklist of things to do to make the claim go more efficiently: • Notify your agent. • Protect your property from further damage. • Create an inventory of damaged or destroyed items. • Keep your inventory cataloged by room. This way you’ll be less likely to forget something. • Fully describe each damaged item, including quantity, age, brand, model and serial number, if available. • Submit completed inventory forms to your claim adjuster as soon as possible. • Save all receipts for items you replaced and number each to correspond with your inventory. Dealing with a loss can be emotional and timeconsuming. It is our agency’s goal to provide excellent claims service. By using these tips, you will be better prepared for the unexpected and know what to do if a loss occurs.
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by Melissa Spelts We will keep them coming. I found this recipe on pinchofyum. com and it’s become a new favorite in our house. These cookies come out very soft and thick. If this is a combination that you like, try this recipe.
Preheat oven to 350. Bake 9-11 minutes. 8 tbsp. of salted butter (softened) ½ c. white sugar ¼ c. light brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg 1 ½ c. all purpose flour (add more flour if the dough isn’t crumbly) ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt (but I always add a little extra) ¾ c. chocolate chips Beat together the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the vanilla and egg and beat on low speed until just incorporated,10-15 seconds or so (If you beat the eggs for too long the cookies will be stiff). Add flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until crumbles form. Use your hands to press the crumbles together into a dough. It should form one large ball that is easy to handle. At this point add chocolate chips. I dumped mine into my mixer or you can use your hands to turn them in. Make into to balls and cook until golden brown. Do not over bake.
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1 lb. ground beef 1 32 oz. jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce 1 16 oz. jar Alfredo sauce 1 lb. noodles (if you plan ahead grab ziti noodles or use what you have. My mother in law has used spaghetti noodles and it was yummy). ½ yellow onion diced 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese Preheat oven 350. Spray 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Pre-cook noodles. Brown ground beef with onion Combine browned beef with spaghetti sauce (warm) When pasta is cooked, drain excess water. You want pasta as dry as possible. Combine cooked pasta with Alfredo sauce. Pour pasta mixture into bottom of 9x13 dish. Cover pasta with spaghetti sauce mixture Sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes (spray inside of the foil with nonstick spray so the cheese won’t stick to it). Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let it rest for about 5 minutes after taking out of oven.
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Ta l k t o y o u r d o c t o r a b o u t y our Annu a l We l l n e s s Vi s i t . Annual Wellness Visits are a time with your doctor to gather information about your individual, unique health situation and to develop a personalized plan for preventing or managing illness. Plus with our new extended hours, we are working hard to make healthcare easier for you. Now Accepting New Patients! The physicians at Intermountain Syracuse Clinic are pleased to offer expert care for patients of all ages and all stages of life. Appointments encouraged. Walk-in appointments are welcome, but may result in a longer wait time. Request an appoinment online at syracuseclinic.org.
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You see your doctor for sick visits and follow-ups, maybe even a yearly physical to see if your blood sugar and other levels are within range. If you’re a Medicare Advantage patient, you also have an additional visit covered by your insurance (with no copayment!) that sets aside extra time for you to talk with your doctor about your health, risks, and prevention measures you should be taking and lifestyle advice you should be following.
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This visit—the Annual Wellness Visit—is a conversation and planning meeting that’s all about keeping you well.
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As a primary care physician and as a patient myself, I know that it can be a challenge during a typical office visit to remember and fit in all the pressing problems and concerns about your health. You might feel like you’re complaining or there isn’t enough time in the appointment. Some issues may seem too insignificant to bring up or are simply signs of aging—like feeling tired, weak, sad, or lonely—when in fact symptoms could mean something more. Thoroughly and clearly communicating symptoms, preferences, needs, and expectations is important. Communication helps patients and doctors get on the same page—and the Annual Wellness Visit carves out more dedicated time to do just that.
COVERING ALL THE BASES One of my patients, an 88-year-old healthy woman, was in last year for an Annual Wellness Visit. Part of the Annual Wellness Visit is a Health Risk Assessment, which she filled out. It’s a pretty detailed questionnaire and gathers all the details of a patient’s health: •
Height, weight, blood pressure, and other routine measurements gathered from the physical examination (the exam visit may require copayment)
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So, back to my patient—she noted on the questionnaire a recent fall. I asked her about this and she expressed she bad been feeling more unsteady when walking and less confident when outside her home. She was given a Home Safety Checklist to offer improvements for clearing walking paths, support stability and mobility, and prevent slips. She also checked off her interest in doing Tai Chi classes to improve her balance. At her next Annual Wellness Visit, she said she had not experienced any falls throughout the year and that her confidence with walking had significantly improved.
EARLY INTERVENTION I was so pleased to know that our conversation around fall prevention had made a difference to her. Communication matters so much in the quality and outcome of a patient’s care, in preventing disease or injury, or catching and treating issues early. The Annual Wellness Visit is a great platform for communication to happen, for possible problems to be identified before they become serious, for the care team to gather a baseline to measure progress over time, and for early interventions to begin. Call or talk to your doctor and ask about scheduling your Annual Wellness Visit.
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OUTDOORS
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Angel's Landing BY KATIE PARK
On April 3, during spring break, I got the amazing opportunity to hike Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. This was definitely on my bucket list, and I was excited to cross it off. Angel’s Landing is around 5 miles round trip, the first half of it being steep, but not unbearable. Once you hiked up the beautiful pathway to the Saddle, that’s when the real challenge begins. The strenuous part of the trail starts with slanting red rock, nothing but a thick metal chain keeping you from falling off the sheer 1,500 foot cliffs. Naturally, I was slightly terrified. I focused on my mom’s feet ahead of me and gripped the chain tightly the whole way through. While hiking this trail, it’s very important to be aware of the people around you. Often times, I had to briefly let go of the chain in order to let other hikers pass. While I wouldn’t recommend looking down, don’t miss the beautiful view in front of you. Don’t miss the tall red, orange, and white rock, jutting out of the flat canyon floor. And definitely don’t miss a step.
I went to see the life-changing wonderment of Zion...it made me proud to live in a place surrounded by so much beauty.
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The trail first goes down, and it’s only a couple feet wide, which means only a couple feet from certain doom. Then, the path goes up along the ridge again, up, up, up to a platform of white slate. Despite the rocky landscape, there were still trees at the top, clinging to whatever source they could. It truly was magnificent to see. My thoughts on the cliffs to the right of us were that they looked like an ice cream cone. Three layers of different colors, and black “syrupy” rock “dripping” down it. Or maybe I was just hungry. At the top, if you look off the cliff, you can see the winding road that the shuttle bus takes to various stops. The one word I can use to describe that feeling is: tall. At the end, you can sit and gaze out at the rest of this National Park. Three identical towers were seemingly placed in front of you. To the left, the lovely canyon continues, providing more hiking places. And right on the rock, there were a bunch of fat squirrels scrambling for crumbs left by hikers. Now you’re probably wondering why I decided to go on a life-threatening hike. Surely it can’t have been for fun? And, it wasn’t really. I went to see the life-changing wonderment of Zion. I went to take pictures of the majestic sights. It made me proud to live in a place surrounded by so much beauty. And let me tell you, it was so fulfilling to see what I saw, and I believe everyone should see it, too.
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