Syracuse Connection April 2020

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The Syracuse Essence

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n the October 2019 issue of this magazine, I recounted memories as a youngster, of women influential in my life that had succumbed to breast cancer. It was only days after its publication that I learned that the monster raised its ugly head anew. She, a grown woman now, was one of our original “NoCavity Kids” as a child, posted on a bulletin board after a faithful checkup, recorded by Polaroid®! Cancer, you can’t have Holly!

Holly is Paul and Kathy Thurgood’s girl; Ben is her grandfather.

Ben was kind to look the other way in the 50s, when I dragged a tomato crate or two from their mass-storage behind what was the ghost of the Kaysville Canning Company to build a fort in his standing corn - land leased from my grandfather which made Holly and me cousins-in-lease!

I adored those old crates. They served as a farm boy’s Legos®. I’ve shared my love for hitting rocks with slats stolen from their bottoms. For me, their richness was partly in their smell. For season after season, they had cradled the fruit of heaven…Syracuse vine-ripened tomatoes. The aromatics contained in Syracuse tomatoes were now part of a crate’s character. I remember laying in the shade with crates covering my head, absorbing tomato essence. Since the containers are no more, the memory of the essence drives yearnings that propel me in the spring to plant seed or stock in April or May, longing for what I know is possible in August and September; it fuels a longing based in truth, not a boyish wish. The memory of those containers keeps the essence alive for me during non-tomato months.

We all reside in Syracuse for essentially the same reason. I label it “The Syracuse Essence.” Some say they’re here because of openness, for the farmland, still existent yet diminishing. Some say it’s the respite of our neighborhoods away from heavy downtown traffic. Both of these are facts, but mistakenly equate “The Syracuse Essence” with Syracuse Containers.

These are only containers: our homes, farms, schools, churches, businesses, police and fire stations, museum, and community center. As a fly on the wall, may I reveal what I’ve witnessed since October, last within the walls of City Hall: it being just a container.

Holly serves as an admin professional. As her physician first explained the situation to her, I can only image what raced through her mind; staff was horrified. She was away from her desk for a short day or two but was back ready for battle. Holly’s desk was moved by peers, further back into the office to insulate her. Chemo, now finished, has robbed Holly of her beautiful hair, but not her charm. Each time I come to City Hall, I make it a point to stop by her door, to brighten her day, as I suppose. I go there to lift! I never leave that doorway without being lifted. She lifts and is filled with “The Essence of Syracuse”, the real reason we all live here. Thank you, Holly! Our prayers are with you.

From our container to yours—Have a wonderful Passover / Easter Season.

PS: Tomato lovers: It’s the Bicentennial Year--September 28, 1820 marks 200 years since Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson of Salem, New Jersey, sat down in the community square and ate a basket of vine-ripened tomatoes to prove they were not poisonous! He lived another 30 years!

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The Connection Publishing Team This past month has been difficult for our community, nation, and world. We thank our advertisers and encourage you to support them as we recover from this hardship. We are all in this together!

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CITY NEWS

Rhett Long Sales VP Vy Trinh Sales Leadership

Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad pg 28

Kristina Case Graphic Design

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COMMUNITY Calendar of Events A look Back

Students of the Month

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18 House to Home 28 Recipes with Flavorful Vegetables

BUSINESS

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RECIPES Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad, and Vegetable Lasagna

Robert Dodd Graphic Design of Roy Connection, and Ad Design

Melinda Hortin Sales & Social Media Russ Starker Sales Scott Jones Sales Alaina Rupe Sales Ann Park Sales & Writer

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Syracuse City Updates Green waste recycling Green waste recycling is a voluntary program for curbside collection of green yard waste. The charge for green waste recycling is $7.50 monthly and can be added to your utility bill by calling the utilities department at 801-825-1477 option 2.

Some examples of green waste include lawn clippings, clippings from bushes or shrubs, leaves, garden waste, and old produce. All materials must be put in the can. Materials left outside will not be removed.

Our green waste season will begin again on April 1, 2020 and continue through November 30, 2020. Green waste is collected on the same day as your regular garbage day by a truck designated for green waste.

COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER

BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY

Question: I’m new to Syracuse: what’s the difference between culinary and secondary water?

Answer: Think bottled water vs. irrigation ditches.

Syracuse provides access to two different sources of water and uses different pipes for very different needs.

Culinary water is treated and required to meet water quality standards for drinking. This water is used for all indoor plumbing. We receive most of our treated water from the Weber Basin Conservancy District, along with our own well. The water is tested regularly by certified water technicians.

Secondary water is used for outdoor watering of lawns and gardens. It is untreated and contains contaminants that, if consumed, may make humans sick. The water running down rivers and irrigation ditches for farms comes from the same source. By saving the expense associated with treating the water, residents have access to lower-cost water for sprinklers.

The differences between the two make it essential that they are never mixed. Those who cross-connect their culinary and secondary systems are putting the community at risk and breaking the law.

Ordinary concerns with water may be reported during business hours to (801) 825-7235. Emergencies (like main breaks in the road) should be reported to (801) 643-5775.

Do you have a community question?

Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.

Flu Prevention Lately, there has been a lot of press coverage of COVID-19 (Corona Virus) and the regular flu. The city would like to give some tips on how to stay safe during flu season.

Preventive actions can include the following: • Avoiding close contact with individuals showing signs of illness.

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Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth without first washing your hands.

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Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and if soap is unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

If you are feeling sick, preventive ways to spreading illness to others include the following: • Staying home.

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Covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue.

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Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces around you.

Remember, if you have flu-like symptoms and have been traveling recently, contact your doctor. Wear facemasks and cover your coughs and sneezes.

Stay Safe!

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Arts Council Update Calendar of Events April 9-10 Auditions for Big Fish the Musical

Back to the 80’s Orchestra Concert-CANCELLED Unfortunately, our orchestra concert has been cancelled. We look forward to practicing and performing again in the fall.

Big Fish the Musical We are moving forward with auditions for our summer production of Big Fish the Musical.

We are prepared for home-based July 16-20 and online rehearsals until the Big Fish The Musical social distancing restrictions end.

Performances Auditions will be held primary by video submissions, Facebook video and Facetime will also be options. Special accommodations will be made for those who are unable to submit a video. Visit our June 8-27 Junior Theatre Summer Camp

website www.syracuseutaharts.org for the latest information.

Performances will be held July 16, 17, 18, and 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Syracuse High School Auditorium. There will be a matinee performance on Saturday, July 20, at 2 p.m.

Junior Theatre Summer Camp We are hopeful that we will still be able to hold our summer camp. Registration has been postponed until May 1. Help your child develop their skills in acting, singing, and dancing this summer at our SCAC Jr Theatre Summer Camp! Join us June 8-27 for 3 weeks of stagecraft, theatre games, and friendships. The theme for the camp is Going Places. Camp is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Syracuse Community Center and includes participation in the Syracuse Heritage Days Parade and an afternoon performance at Syracuse Heritage Days on June 27th. Ages 5-17. Registration opens May 1, on the Syracuse City website or in person at the community center.

If you are interested in participating in our orchestra, choir, or jazz band, please email info@syracuseutaharts.org. community center.

Employee Spotlight- Braxton Jones Parks and Rec. Department The city would like to recognize Braxton Jones for his excellent work in Parks and Recreation. The department has been short staffed for the past several months, and employees such as Braxton have put in the extra effort to keep the department running. Braxton has been part of being tasked with several jobs such as maintaining 130 acres of turf, Cemetery duties, daily cleaning of 11 park restrooms, the splash pad (including winterizing), and the many other projects we have during the season. Thanks, Braxton, for all you do!

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

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Public Works Update Flushable but not dissolvable wipes— Just because you CAN flush it doesn’t mean you SHOULD flush it. Even wipes labeled as “flushable” can lead to toilet and pipe blockages. Please dispose of floatable, flushable wipes in the garbage to avoid possible sewer back-ups.

Secondary water – Clean your filters and have your valves turned off prior to April 15th. We expect to have the system to full pressure by April 17, 2020. Please call Public Works if you do not have secondary water by the 20th.

When would I need an Excavation Permit?

Excavation permits are required for any work that is performed inside the city right-of-way (i.e. road, sidewalk, park-strip) that requires cutting asphalt, concrete, or excavations deeper than 6 inches.

Examples may include widening a drive approach, repairing underground utilities, and so

forth. Permits are obtained at Public Works and online.

Marking utilities Remember to call 811 for Blue Stakes before you start installing fences, landscaping, sprinklers, RV Pads, accessory buildings, swimming pools, trampoline pits, or anything that requires digging. It is a state law to contact Blue Stakes of Utah at least two full business days prior to any digging in order to have all utilities marked. Some utilities are located in backyards. Please be aware that if Blue Stakes is called for a project on or near your property, utility companies and city employees may need to enter your backyard in order to mark the utilities that are located in the backyard. This increases safety awareness to you or your contractor by knowing where underground utilities are located so they do not risk damaging utilities. Blue Stake requests may also be submitted online at bluestakes.org Road construction season is beginning. There are two city projects happening this year. There will be a roundabout at Bluff and Gentile and a road improvement project which includes portions of 2000 W, 1000 W, and Banbury Drive. If you would like current updates on the status of road construction and any road closures, you may sign up with “Notify Me” on the City website.

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What is the Disaster Preparedness Committee?

five districts report on communications readiness. The mock earthquake happened at 10 a.m., with plans to have each district contact the EOC within an hour of the disaster. Results were mixed but very instructive to our planning.

Our purpose is to help the citizens of Syracuse be prepared for potential disasters that may occur in the city.

We are volunteers consisting of Syracuse residents, divided into five districts with two members at large.

We meet every month of the year, except for November, on the 4th Thursday. Our purpose is to help the citizens of Syracuse be prepared for potential disasters that may occur in the city. Each district coordinator has been setting up at least one seminar each year on a subject that would be of service to members of the community. Look in the Syracuse Connection each month to see what is coming up that could be beneficial. Most seminars will be in the summer, May – September.

This year, on April 18th, we will be having a drill centered on sheltering in place to see how prepared our citizens are in surviving 72 hours or longer at home. We are not asking you to stay home.

We are setting up a system where a mass text message will go out to all residents requesting a response back. The question that will be sent out to everyone is, “Do you have the ability to survive for 72 hours or more at this moment?" Remember, "If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear." Can you survive on your food supply?

Do you have adequate personal hygiene to survive for 72 hours?

Are you committed to prepare yourself to be physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared to handle a major disaster? These are questions that we hope you will ask yourself on April 18, 2020.

Please respond with a text back to our area coordinators with a Yes or No.

As mentioned above, we have set up five districts within the city, and each district is divided up into approximately ten areas, with supervisors over each area. The purpose is to make sure that all citizens are represented in each area. We set up the RDAP (Rapid Disaster Assessment Program) that is replacing the old block captain program. RDAP recognizes that most citizens, if available, want to help out in a disaster, and procedures are set in order to follow up on every home in the area.

On September 19, 2020, we will have another Preparedness Fair at the Community Center. Anyone interested in participating can contact me or any member of the committee. Our names are at the bottom of this letter. We will also have our district coordinators solicit from area supervisors to come up with ideas that will be of service to everyone. We will also solicit outside vendors, ham radio enthusiasts, and others who can be of assistance to our city.

In 2018, we held a Preparedness Fair in the Community Center that was very well attended. We had various members and organizations demonstrate different items, ideas, and procedures that may be very helpful in the event of an earthquake, high winds, flooding, health, or other potential disasters. We also had vendors representing products that would be excellent in our 72hour kits and other preparedness collections.

Terry Palmer, Chair Duane Cheney, Vice Chair Dan Merkling, Secretary Patrick Carroll Wes Jenkins Judy Meservey Lane Smith Erin Behm, EMC Jordan Savage, Council member

In April of 2019, during the Great Utah Shakeout, we worked heavily on our Ham Radio procedures, opened the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) of the city, and had our

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Syracuse Police Department welcomes another K-9 to the family Syracuse Police Department proudly welcomes Police Service Dog (PSD) Riggs to the family. PSD Riggs is an 18-month-old German Shepard from Hungary. Officers carefully selected PSD Riggs from a kennel in California. The Department used state beer tax money to purchase PSD Riggs and all his related equipment.

Officer Brandon Mauhar has been selected to serve as handler for PSD Riggs. This K-9 team recently graduated from handler and narcotics training. It was eight weeks of intensive classroom and practical training; they both performed very well.

Officer Colin Handy (pictured left) attended the same training to become a certified K-9 instructor.

He performed so well in this role that he was able to obtain recognition as a K-9 judge. Officer

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Officer Brandon Mauhar and Riggs, an 18-month-old German Shepard

Handy has been serving with PSD Atlas since 2015.

The Department is fortunate to have two K-9 teams that represent our guiding principles of Pride, Accountability, Cooperation, and Excellence. Our K-9 unit looks forward to being involved in the community and working hard to make our city safer through the detection of illegal narcotics.

Syracuse City Information

Key Community Contacts MAYOR

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

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Lisa W. Bingham: 801-725-2300 lbingham@syracuseut.com Corinne Bolduc: 801-529-5779 cbolduc@syracuseut.com Dave Maughan: 801-927-7752 dmaughan@syracuseut.com

Syracuse Library

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

The newly expanded Syracuse Library is now open!

Passport Applications

SYRACUSE SERVICES

City Arts Council: 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org

Passport application processing services are offered at City Hall between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Processing takes approximately 2030 minutes per application. Walk-ins are served in the order of arrival. For multiple applications and/or photos, wait times may be longer. All required forms, photos, and payment must be completed prior to 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

City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 West 1900 South Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, closed holidays

Fix-It Requests

Lady Lions Service & Social Club: 801-825-1752

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.

Lions Club: 801-719-1804 Utah Lions District 28UT (open to all)

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

Follow us on Facebook: syracuseut or visit www.syracuseut.com

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

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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April Calendar of Events Due to the COVID-19 concerns and the unforeseeable future at this time, some of the event information listed in the Calendar of Events may be cancelled or rescheduled for a future date(s) and time(s). Please check with the hosts of any event you plan on attending prior to the event to ensure it is still being held.

SENIOR EVENTS MONTHLY MOVIE Wednesday, April 8, 2020 @ 1 p.m.

(A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood) FREE ~ Please RSVP THINK TUESDAY Tuesday, April 21, 2020 @ 10 a.m.

(Three to Kings) FREE ~ Please RSVP BOOK CLUB Tuesday, April 21, 2020 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

FREE ~ Please RSVP BUS TRIP Friday, April 24, 2020 (Leaves at 9 a.m.)

STATE CAPITOL TOUR/Lunch at THE GARDEN RESTAURANT $2.00/per person with lunch on your own! (Reservation required) LUNCH & BINGO Wednesday, April 29, 2020 @ 12 Noon ENTERTAINMENT at 12:30 pm; BINGO at 1 pm Suggested donation: $3.00/person Must RSVP by 10 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020

discount on your car insurance!

We will be offering an AARP Driver Safety Classroom Course here at the Syracuse Community Center on Friday, April 3, 2020. The class will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members, payable on the first day of class.

To sign-up, please call the front desk at (801) 614-9660 #1. This class will be taught by Peter McDonough.

Please call the Syracuse Community Center at (801) 614-9660 #1 to RSVP for activities listed.To learn more about senior activities, visit the Syracuse Community Center for a Senior Citizens Newsletter or go to www.syracuserecreation.com If you would like to receive the newsletter via e-mail, please send your NAME and E-MAIL address to paulaj@syracuseut.com

SCHOOL EVENTS

CLEARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School | Orchestra Tour Apr 2: Baseball 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Apr 4: ACT Test Day 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Apr 7: Baseball @ Fremont 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Weber 3:30 SENIOR YOGA p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Roy 3:30 Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8 a.m. p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

PPY A H Available for anyone aged Apr 8: Baseball 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

ASTER! E 50+/$1.00 or 60+/$0.50 | Softball 3:30 p.m - 5 p.m. | Track & Field @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

PICKLEBALL Apr 9: Golf @ Schneider’s Riverside Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Boys Tennis @ Roy Thursdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Weber Adults/$2.00 or Seniors 60+/$0.50 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Apr 10: Baseball @ Weber 3:30 p.m. PAINT BY NUMBERS 5:30 p.m. | Track Farmington Invite 3:30 Syracuse Community Center p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Arts & Crafts Room ~ Mondays Apr 13: Golf @ The Barn 12 p.m. - 4 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 p.m. | Baseball 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Apr 14: Boys Soccer @ Layton 3:30 p.m.

FREE ~ Please RSVP (You will purchase - 5:30 p.m. | Boys Tennis 3:30 p.m. your own Paint by Numbers kit) 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Fremont 3:30 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m. | North Davis Band Concert 7 p.m - 9 p.m.

AARP Driver Safety Course Apr 15: Choir Large Group Festival | The AARP Driver Safety classroom course Baseball 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Region is the nation’s first and largest course Band Festival @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 9 designed for drivers 50 and older. You’ll p.m. | Track & Field 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. learn proven safety strategies to help Apr 16: Golf @ Sun Hills 12 p.m. - 4 maintain your confidence behind the p.m. | Baseball @ Northridge 3:30 p.m. wheel, so you can make new memories - 5:30 p.m. | Baseball @ Syracuse 3:30 on the road. Plus, you could get a great

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p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Boys Tennis 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Layton 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. | Orchestra Pre-festival Concert 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Apr 17: State Theater Events @ Riverton | Prom Assembly 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Apr 18: State Theater Events @ Bingham | Prom 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Apr 20: National Honor Society Induction 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Apr 21: Baseball 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Boys Tennis @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Advanced Theater Showcase 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Apr 22: Baseball @ Davis 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. | Track & Field @ Davis 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Large Choir @ Weber 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Orchestra Festival 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Apr 23: Golf @ Davis Park 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Fremont 3:30 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m. | Boys Tennis 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Apr 24: Baseball 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Mr. and Mrs. CLEARFIELD 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Apr 25: State Solo & Ensemble Festival | Track: Morgan Invitational 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

Apr 27: Baseball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Apr 28: Boys Soccer @ Roy 3:30 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m. | Boys Tennis @ Davis 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Northridge 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Apr 29: Orchestra Festival 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Softball @ Bountiful 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Track & Field Sophomore Region 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Apr 30: Golf @ Valley View 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Baseball 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School Apr 4: ACT @ 7:40 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Apr 7: Boys Tennis @ Layton 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Baseball @ Northridge 3:30 p.m.

- 6 p.m. | Softball @ Layton 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Apr 8: Track Meet @ Syracuse 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Basketball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m.

- 6 p.m Apr 9: Boys Tennis @ Syracuse 3 p.m. 6 p.m. | Softball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Davis 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Apr 10: Baseball @ Davis 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Softball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Apr 11: Tiger Invitational @ Ogden 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Apr 13: Baseball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m.

- 6 p.m.

Apr 14: Softball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m.

- 5 p.m.

Apr 15: Track Meet @ Weber 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Baseball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Region Large Choir @ Weber 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Apr 16: Boys Tennis @ Syracuse 3 p.m.

- 6 p.m. | Baseball @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Softball @ Northridge 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Drama Play @ Auditorium 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Apr 17: Theatre State Festival / Competition | Softball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m. | Drama Play @ Auditorium 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Apr 18: Theatre State Festival / Competition | Davis Invitational @ Davis 8 a.m.

- 12 p.m. | Drama Play @ Auditorium 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Apr 20: Drama Play @ Auditorium 7 p.m.

- 9 p.m.

Apr 21: Jazz Rhythm Section Tryouts @ Band Room 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Boys Tennis @ Syracuse 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Baseball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Softball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Roy 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Apr 22: Track Meet @ Fremont 3 p.m.

- 6 p.m. | Baseball @ Fremont 3:30 p.m.

- 6 p.m. | Region Orchestra @ Davis 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Apr 23: Boys Tennis @ Fremont 3 p.m.

- 6 p.m. | Softball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Drama Play @ Auditorium 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Apr 24: Wildcat Invitational @ Woods Cross 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Baseball @ Layton 3:30 p.m - 6 p.m. | Drama Play @ Auditorium 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Apr 25: State Band and Orchestra Solo & Ensemble @ Northridge | State Chamber Choir @ Northridge | Drama Play @ Auditorium 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Apr 27: Baseball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m.

- 6 p.m. | Drama Play @ Auditorium 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Apr 28: Boys Tennis @ Syracuse 3 p.m. 6 p.m. | Softball @ Davis 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Soccer @ Weber 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Apr 29: Region Track Meet 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Baseball @ Clearfield 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Apr 30: Baseball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m.

- 6 p.m. | Softball @ Syracuse 3:30 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Layton 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Parent Meeting Drama Department @ Little Theatre 6 p.m. | Kim

Henson Peru Travel Meeting @ Room 1108 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

SYRACUSE JR. HIGH Apr 1-3: No school - Spring Break Apr 7: Student of the Month Breakfast 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

Apr 13: Assembly - Track 8:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Apr 16: Track Meet @ Davis High School Apr 23: Track Meet @ Syracuse High Apr 29: Track Meet @ Farmington High SYRACUSE ARTS ACADEMY Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No school Apr 15-16: Parent Teacher Conference Early Out Apr 17: No School LEGACY JR. HIGH Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School Apr 6: Track Tryouts 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Apr 8: Student of the Month Breakfast 7:15 a.m. - 8 a.m. | NJHS Service Project Showcase 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Apr 14: Cheer Banquet 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Apr 16: Track Meet 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. | District Jazz Band Festival 3:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Apr 17: Earthquake Drill 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Apr 23: Track Meet 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Apr 29: Orchestra Festival 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Apr 30: Track Meet 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

SYRACUSE ELEMENTARY Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School Apr 7: 4th Grade Field Trip Apr 9: 4th Grade Field Trip Apr 13: 6th Grade Field Trip Apr 15: 3rd Grade Field Trip Apr 16: Utah Shakeout Earthquake Drill 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Apr 17: 6th Grade Medieval Day Apr 28: 6th Grade Field Trip

WEST POINT ELEMENTARY Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School Apr 13-17: Book Fair Apr 15: Pizza with the Principal 11 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m Apr 24: Popcorn Friday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

FUN THINGS TO DO! Apr 6: Free Monday Concert: Don Kiepp’s Crostown Big Band @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Apr 12: Alpine Church Easter Breakfast & Service @ Alpine Church Free breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Easter Service at 10:30 a.m.

Apr 25: Ogden Astronomical Society Star Party @ Antelope Island White Rock Bay Trailhead Parking lot 6 p.m. | Warrior Women In Christ @ Warehouse 22 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (nondenominational Christian Conference)

CITY EVENTS Apr 6: Spring Cleanup @ Cemetery 7 a.m.

Apr 11: City Easter egg hunt @ Founders Park 10 a.m.

Apr 14: City Council Meeting @ City Hall 6 p.m.

Apr 27: Back to the 80’s Orchestra Concert @ Warehouse 22 Event Center Apr 28: City Council Work Session @ City Hall 6 p.m.

BLUFF RIDGE ELEMENTARY Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School Apr 7: 3rd Grade Field Trip 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Apr 13: Kinder Field Trip 9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. & 11:10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Apr 21: 3rd Grade Field Trip 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Apr 29: 4th Grade Field Trip 9 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

Apr 30: 4th Grade Field Trip 9 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

BUFFALO POINT ELEMENTARY Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School Apr 9: B/C Track Spring Photos SAND SPRINGS ELEMENTARY Apr 1-3: Spring Break - No School

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How Much did Things Cost?

BY THE SYRACUSE MUSEUM

We know the cost of living increases, so we thought it would fun to see how much things were 100 years ago. To think, we could buy a house for $4000 in 1920!

Comparison of the Price of Items in Syracuse Item

1920 (100 years ago)

1970 (50 years ago)

Today

Bread per 16 oz loaf

11 cents

24 cents

$2.49

Milk per ½ gallon

33 cents

69 cents

$1.59

Candy, bulk per pound

20 cents

50 cents

$2.99

Butter per pound

52 cents

86 cents

$3.29

Bacon per pound

52 cents

95 cents

$4.99

Potatoes per 10-pound bag

63 cents

95 cents

$3.99

An acre of land

$108.60

$2,000

$106,000

Horse

$20

$300

$1,500

Gasoline per gallon

16 cents

25 cents

$2.43

House

$4,000

$15,000

$250,000

Vehicle

$800

$3,500

$20,000

Movie Ticket

30 cents

$1.25

$6.00

All prices (vintage and current) come from local newspaper classifieds, local store advertisements, or published literature studies.

The way we shop for groceries has changed much in 100 years.

Most stores in 1920 were small, and you asked the shopkeeper for what you wanted. By the 1940s, larger supermarkets were more common, and the selection was better. Now in 2020, you don't even have to step inside of a store if you don't want to!

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HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!

AYE CORONA!

sanitizer, but we have some toilet paper, so that is positive.

Ryan did inform us that he could teach us some techniques if we run out; he served his mission in the Philippines, where they didn’t have toilet paper most of the time (think bucket, faucet, and bar of soap). I guess we can just jump in the shower if push comes to shove.

BY MELISSA SPELTS

We, along with the rest of the world, have the opportunity to face a challenging time with the pandemic of the COVID-19 virus. We thought we would share some of our thoughts. First of all, we are huge supporters of local business. Where we can, we have made the move to support local companies and created a listing of local businesses on our website for everyone; this will enable you to know who is open and what they are doing to guard against the spread of the disease. You can visit the list here and email us if you have a business we are missing. ryan@ connectionpub.com. syracuseconnection.com/2020/03/21/local-businesslocation-info-during-covid-19-pandemic/ At our house, we hope that by the time you read this, there are some solid answers and life is beginning to return to normal.

It seems that everywhere we go, and with anyone we talk to right now, the conversation focuses on what is happening with the virus (except for one day, when everyone talked about the earthquake). We make a conscious effort to focus on positive things in this magazine. There is enough fear mongering and negative things in the media and on social media. We are also choosing to lead by example by being positive and building up those who feel down.

I wanted to share some ideas of what we are doing at the Spelts house, with hope that it might help some of you.

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This will be a good test of our food storage. We might need to get creative with our meals. We did make a chocolate cake for Koby’s birthday from scratch, since neither we nor the grocery stores had a boxed cake, and it was delicious.

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We are keeping an eye out for neighbors and friends who are in need. We hope each of you are doing so as well.

Our kids are home, which has been a bit crazy, but we are making the time together as fun as possible. We work on school for part of the day and play with the kids where we can. Some things we have done include playing hide and seek, taking silly pictures, building couch forts, and playing board games (for the first time, we have time to play a full game of Monopoly!).

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We have started deep cleaning and going through closets that are long overdue for a once over.

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We hope you are each doing well. We live in an incredible area. There are many who are helpful and willing to assist when needed. If someone you know is struggling, and you cannot help, be willing to share the need with your friends and neighbors; we are sure someone will be able to come to their aid. In all, we believe in the resiliency and strength of each of you and believe we can make it through this together. Thank you for being part of our lives.

Thank You!

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TURNING A HOUSE INTO A HOME IS SOMETHING FOR WHICH WE ALL STRIVE. It can be an oasis from the crazy world outside in which you and your loved ones are able to relax. This might be as simple as purchasing new throw pillows for your couch or as extensive as blowing out walls and building an addition onto your home, as friends of ours recently did. This special edition magazine is focused on some local companies that specialize in home upgrades and repairs. We sought their expertise and present it to you here.

damaged and had a door replaced. Along with that replacement, we put in new door seals, which better sealed off the weather from the outside. One simple thing I did was put a frame around a couple of the mirrors in bathrooms; this made a big impact. We also replaced worn and dated cabinet handles and knobs in our bathrooms. There were too many to replace in our kitchen for our small budget, so we sanded and painted the existing knobs, and it made a big difference.

The timing of this issue is great because Melissa and I are preparing to make some significant changes to our home. With 30-year-old kitchen and bathrooms at our house, it is time to update. When we first moved in, our home was a foreclosure that needed some love. Our money went to new carpet and paint but not to updating things like the bathrooms and kitchen.

This article features spotlights on local companies that offer some great options for you to consider when making upgrades to your home this year. Experts recommend that a homeowner should invest 2%-4% of a home’s value, on average, each year. That is $6,000 to $12,000 per year on a $300,000 home. This could be as big as replacing all the windows in a home or as small as having regular maintenance on critical systems like HVAC. Replacing smoke and CO2 detectors is another great upgrade, as they decrease in sensitivity over time.

Some small things we did nearly 10 years ago when we moved in were simple but helped; they are also very budget friendly.

First, we had our air conditioning serviced.

We replaced a window that had been

In speaking with R n R Carpet Center’s inhouse design expert, we learned of some of the home decor trends that are currently in style. The all-white kitchen has been a trend for quite a while and is no longer the kitchen

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of choice. Color is being introduced more frequently in either pale pinks, greens, and blue or more boldly with blacks, navies, and other Art Deco style statements. Natural wood coloring is also very popular right now.

Trends in flooring are changing as well, with more distinct patterns in both carpet and tile. Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank that look like wood and bigger slat hardwood are also trending. When moving to the bathrooms, our experts at Sand and Swirl tell us the Grout is Out! Their seamless smooth surfaces are both durable and beautiful; they can mimic natural stone in looks but have none of the weaknesses, and they never need sealing.

Marble is very popular at this point and would be a great addition to your bathroom.

Outside, we also see the continued trend of natural rock walls in landscaping that add beauty and functionality.

Whether you are going to do some major remodeling and decorating or if you are going to update some of your home’s infrastructure with a whole-house air filter or fresh-air fan, we know you will find your own style and hope it brings you joy when you enjoy the benefits of making your house your home.

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Your bathroom is your sanctuary. It should be calm, relaxing, and beautiful. You spend quite a bit of time there, and chances are, you’ve noticed that some of its surfaces could use a facelift. A crack here, a dark spot there, a neglected corner that you hope no one sees.

As your bathroom ages, the tile is usually fine, except for its deadly weakness: grout. The porous surface of grout can collect dirt, need to be sealed, become discolored, or worst of all, get mold that no amount of scrubbing can remove. Not fun!

Everyone wants a beautiful, clean bathroom, but let’s admit it, we don’t want to spend our precious leisure time cleaning. The bathroom should be as easy to clean as possible. We want the surfaces to be smooth and seamless.

As you create a plan for your bathroom remodel, consider which materials are going to work best for you in the long run. Cultured stone is very easy to clean. You don’t have to deal with all the cracks or the uneven surfaces of tile and grout; you just wipe it clean. Any non-abrasive household cleaner is great.

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If marble isn’t the look you want, maybe cultured granite would be more your style.

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Sand & Swirl manufactures each custom piece to order, right here in Ogden. If your bathroom is an unusual size or shape, it’s easy to create something that will fit. Their crews have many years of experience and do a wonderful job with the installation.

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With all the justifiable attention being directed towards the Coronavirus, it may be time to make sure other dangerous pathogens aren’t lurking. Mold exposure

is a hidden-risk epidemic threatening our health. Present day estimates claim that nearly 50% of all U.S. homes have some form of mold infiltration caused by water damage.

Mold is a pervasive fungus that can be growing anywhere in your home where moisture has not been remediated. It can creep into your home like a poltergeist.

Unabated, it can quickly become dangerous and/or life threatening.

Molds are proven to increase asthma, inflammation, breathing problems, fatigue, infections, and even depression.

Penicillium, Cladosporium, Aureobasidium, Chaetomium, Aspergillus, Fusarium, Serpula Lacrymans, Ulocladium, and Trichoderma are all extremely dangerous monsters that are potentially stalking your family. The most common type of bathroom mold is Alternaria and/or Stachybotrys Chartarum, commonly known as “black mold”. Mold escalates respiratory infections and asthma by nearly 50%, increases bronchitis cases by 8 to 20%, and can even cause significant memory loss, among other health concerns. Alarmingly,

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mold-born illness(es) will likely be misdiagnosed by health care professionals.

Floodsman specializes in removing mold and remediating the affected area to ensure the mold never returns. We strongly recommend your home be professionally inspected for mold. If no mold is discovered, you will have peace of mind; however, if mold is exposed, we will help you formulate a plan of attack.

An essential part of the process is a thorough cleaning of the area with special chemicals.

This prevents the spread of bacteria and other microorganisms contained in the mold. It’s important to rid the area of unwanted water and reduce moisture levels to appropriate levels. If the entire area isn’t dried properly, mold will easily grow again. Our process includes a final cleaning, which makes certain the infected area is cleared of any remaining contaminants.

Floodsmen’s specialized drying technique has been proven to make sure that water damage will not turn into mold. Our crews are detailed-oriented and certified to tackle the toughest jobs, both residential and commercial. Call us today for a free assessment of any water damage, mold concern, or sewer back up you encounter.

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AIR PURIFICATION

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BY TAMI L. JOHNSON

So many of us are concerned today about the Coronavirus outbreak and the effect it may have on our families. We

might be wondering what we can do to keep our families healthy and safe. We cannot always control what happens outside of our homes, but we can focus on what happens inside. Consider the air quality in your home and what you can do to improve it. As leaders in the Heating and Air Conditioning Industry since 1963, Rentmeister Total Home Service can help.

Ryan Rentmeister, a 2nd-generation member of his family-owned business, is proud of the work his father, Don Rentmeister, started over 50 years ago. In addition to helping us with our air quality, Rentmeister is also interested in servicing your plumbing needs, fireplaces, heating, and air.

Currently, Ryan says, “The biggest thing we have to offer is the Air Purification System, which goes after the viruses, bacteria, and molds and is proven to kill germs in the air and on surfaces.”

Rentmeisters Total Home Services is known for using the Air Purification System called Reme Halo. RGF is the manufacturer of the Reme Halo. This device is installed

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into the AC system and is unique in the sense that it produces ionized hydrogen peroxide molecules. These molecules are evenly distributed to every cubit foot of air in your home. When these ionized hydrogen peroxide molecules come into contact with bacteria in your home, such as mold, viruses, odor, mold spores, etc., it breaks down and destroys the air quality contaminants on the spot.

This is greatly effective for the residential home and for families to improve quality of life, especially as we exercise social distancing from our family, friends, and neighbors. This Reme Halo System is also known for helping particles such as dust, dander, and pollen stick together, thus creating a larger size for the existing filtration system to capture and dispose of.

Rentmeisters Total Home Services has built up a solid reputation with many customers, including those in Davis, Weber, and Salt Lake Counties. They are eager to help the local home owner with any needs they may have.

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With the concern of air quality all around us, Ryan Rentmeister did say, “There is a rush on the air filter system, Reme Halo.” Although, he reassured us that he’s doing all he can to keep up with the demand and to service his customers.

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As a population, our concerns are heightened over the Coronavirus.

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a whole, we spend a great deal of our time inside our homes. So, if you have ever considered the condition of the air you breathe in your home, you will be interested to hear more about QuietCool Whole House Fans of Utah.

QuietCool Whole House Fans of Utah is a brand new, revolutionary, green-energy product that is taking America by storm.

This fan system is the most effective way to cool your home, as well as provide air quality inside. These types of fans are meant to be very calm; they whisper quietly as they do their work, while you do yours.

Jerold and Pat Evanson are the platinum dealers in Utah. They have installed hundreds of fans for customers from Santaquin to Logan, UT. QuietCool Whole House Fans were specifically designed to bring in fresh, clean air from outside your window and into your home, thus, replacing the air in your existing home in just 3-5 minutes.

Here is a breakdown of the particulates QuietCool Whole House Fans help to remove and some additional benefits: • Airborne Pathogens

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Ventilation and indoor air quality are most vital to the health and wellbeing of our families. As we look at the long-term health benefits of using the QuietCool Whole House Fans of Utah, we learn that the American Medical Association reports that indoor air quality is directly responsible for up to one-third of our national health bill.

Additionally, the EPA reports that indoor air quality may be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor quality. QuietCool Whole House Fans also eliminate top causes of indoor air pollution such as VOC gases and toxins from the home by adding “active ventilation.” Lastly, it completes air exchanges in 3-4 minutes year-round, regardless of outdoor temperature.

“If you burn something, the smell is out within 3-5 minutes in your home,” Pat Evanson says.

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BY HAILEY MINTON

A third generation family business that helps their customers when they need it most.

Matt Russon, funeral director, said sympathy and compassion really encompass everything they do at Russon Mortuary.

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M

att Russon is a funeral director at Russon Mortuary and is a part of the third generation running the family business. It started out with his grandfather, Milton, and his cousins, Dale and Leo, purchasing a mortuary in Salt Lake City. The family has since expanded their locations to include Farmington and Bountiful, with their newest location in Syracuse, Utah.

Matt explained that when a family calls them for the first time, they try to have the same funeral director interact with the family all the way to the end. Funeral directors are the ones who help with planning, ordering, and complete follow-through with the viewing, funeral, and burial. “The detailed, compassionate care that we give to each family, and the great time and effort we take for the proper preparation for the body is unsurpassed,” said Matt. They give families the opportunity to dress and do the hair and makeup of their loved one and spend as much time as the family needs.

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Matt said some funeral directors they hired from other mortuaries have been happy with the amount of time they are expected to take in caring for those who have passed away. Their goal is for families to feel like they are really saying goodbye to their loved one. Russon Mortuary has a reputation for making the deceased look natural, peaceful, and as close to lifelike as possible.

“There are some families that are ok without a full viewing and service. Everyone has a different idea about what they need,” said Matt. “We cremate the body and they have their own way of processing the grief.” For the most part, psychologists found that it really helps a family through the grieving process when a family is able to see their loved one and say a peaceful goodbye. He said some people come in laughing and joking, relieved the suffering has ended. At Russon Mortuary, they try to match the feeling the family exudes in a caring and compassionate way, especially in the case of a tragic death. Sympathy and compassion really encompass everything they do at Russon Mortuary.

All three of their current locations have a full chapel where they can have a funeral or memorial service.

They also have several large viewing rooms and a full display of 25 caskets or more for families to choose from.

Whether it is arranging for

the funeral, burial, putting together the obituary, or providing a death certificate, Russon Mortuary can help.

They can also provide audio and video recordings for services, funeral pre-planning and pre-paying, and they accept transfers from other mortuaries as well. They can help with honoring veterans properly with military tribute and funeral honors. Russon Mortuary will accommodate any religion, culture, or any kind of need regarding the proper burial, cremation, or out-of-state transfer of a loved one. They will personalize the service for the individual.

Matt certainly has a voice and demeanor that exudes calmness and comfort. He has been interested in the field since he was a kid and always asked his dad questions and wanted to go to work with him. While in college, Matt thought and prayed about his career path. After working with Russon Mortuary for a few months, he decided this was the right choice. “It felt right as I saw the good [my father] was doing to help families have closure and go through the grieving process.

It was something I wanted to do to help other people.” He learned a lot through helping his dad and grandfather and also going through a mortuary science program in Houston.

He loves seeing families who are comforted and grateful for the good work they put into their experience.

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Planning Pays in Retirement Personal savings are key to living comfortably Michael doesn’t see himself living on the beach when he retires, but he’d like to vacation there with his wife. He worries he isn’t saving enough in the 401(k) account he has at work, but he isn’t sure what more he can manage with two kids, a mortgage, and credit cards.

Michael is like most Americans. He faces two dilemmas: 1. Saving enough money for a comfortable retirement.

2. Making those savings last his lifetime.

Retirees today are spending more than they expected. The average Social Security benefit is less than $1,300 per month,* and it’s uncertain if it will be there for Michael when he retires.

It has become rare for companies to fund traditional pensions for their employees, leaving retirees to rely on income from part-time jobs, personal savings, and taxadvantaged retirement savings, such as 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts, called IRAs. A professional financial representative in your community can explain your

retirement savings options in simple terms so you can decide what is the best option for you. Some options include:

• Traditional and Roth IRAs, which offer potential income tax benefits while saving for retirement.

• 401(k) and 403(b)

plans, which allow contributions to be made directly from your paycheck and grow on a tax-deferred basis.

Plus, many companies match your contributions up to a certain percentage.

• Fixed annuities, which offer a

guaranteed interest rate, taxdeferred growth, and a range of income options at retirement, including lifetime income you can’t outlive.

• Variable annuities, which allow you to actively manage your investments and earn a return based on performance of the options selected.

be complicated or costly. A financial representative can help you determine how much money you’ll need in retirement and develop a plan to save.

The key is to set goals and get started.

The longer you wait to start saving, the more you will have to save to reach these goals.

Let’s start the conversation. *2014 OASDI Trustees Report Registered representative. Securities offered through MWA Financial Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Modern Woodmen of America. Member: FINRA, SIPC.

Saving for retirement doesn’t have to

Many people have no financial plan for the future.

Do you?

Jonathon Ostler, FIC 1981 S. Painter Lane #109 West Haven, UT 84401 801-745-7377 jonathon.ostler@mwarep.org

I can help you create a financial plan for life – protection, saving and retirement. Call me today. Let’s talk about your plan for life. *Registered representative. Securities offered through MWA Financial Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Modern Woodmen of America. Member: FINRA, SIPC

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Market Downturn Creates Opportunity for Homeowners HOW LOW CAN IT GO?

Things have gotten crazy with the recent Coronavirus outbreak.

Besides the obvious health concerns, the worldwide pandemic has had a farreaching impact across the economy. The stock market saw its worst drop since 1987, and many economists say we’re heading for a recession.

SILVER LINING

On the bright side, the downturn has caused interest rates to drop even lower than the favorable rates we’ve seen the past couple years. The Federal Reserve rate dropped to nearly zero in March, leading to lower mortgage interest rates.

Interest rates are constantly fluctuating, and if they do go up from here, history has shown that they tend to inch up slowly over time.

There’s not much room for interest rates to go lower than where they are now, though, so if you are in the market to refinance or buy a new home and can lock in a good interest rate, it’s a great time to do it.

SHOULD YOU REFINANCE?

If you closed your loan within the past few years, or even months, you might still benefit from refinancing at these low rates. Work with a loan officer to get quotes and compare the figures with your current situation. Quotes are always free, and for a quote, you don’t even need to have your credit pulled. You might save a few hundred dollars a month and you can often skip a mortgage payment (sometimes two) when you refinance.

SHOP AROUND

Some homeowners assume it doesn’t matter where you get your loan. They figure rates are the same from everyone, so they don’t shop around. That couldn’t be further from the truth. The smart way to get a loan is to work with a mortgage professional that takes a smaller piece of the pie, so they pass along more savings to you, the borrower. You can get quotes from more than one lender--in fact, shopping around is a great way to make sure you’re getting the best rate.

WHO IS ECON MORTGAGE?

At Econ Mortgage, we keep our overhead low and use technology to streamline the mortgage process. We also make less profit on each loan, so we can pass the savings on to our clients. Our clients come back to us again and again because they know we’ll take care of them and will get them the best possible rate at a competitive price.

Our headquarters are here in Syracuse, and we are home grown and love the community, but even more, we love helping our neighbors save money when they refinance or buy a new home. Call us at (385) 258-3588 or visit econmortgage.com to learn more or apply for a loan.

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps RECIPE & PHOTO BY KRISTINA CASE ADAPTED FROM A RECIPE BY IOWA GIRL EATS

One of my favorite dishes to eat at a Thai or Chinese restaurant is their lettuce wraps. Here is wonderful recipe to get you started. Feel free to add MORE vegetable toppings such as bean sprouts, cilantro, red bell peppers and cucumbers.

1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 lb. ground chicken breast * 1/2 onion, minced salt & pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger 3 Tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 Tablespoon rice vinegar 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 1 Tablespoon peanut butter 1/2 Tablespoon water 1/2 Tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce 4 green onions, chopped 1/2-8oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained & chopped 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped 10-12 Bibb lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry Julienned carrots (store bought) Dipping sauce (I used a store-bought one) *If you can't find ground chicken breast, just place small pieces of chicken breasts in a food processor and pulse until ground.

Celebrate the Season

FLAVORFUL VEGETABLES Spring and warmer weather are finally here, and we are celebrating with some delicious recipes that feature healthy vegetables!

Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet on high. Add chicken, onion, salt & pepper, then cook until chicken is almost done. Add garlic and ginger, then continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink.

Meanwhile, in a microwave safe bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, oil, peanut butter, water, honey, chili garlic sauce, and pepper. Microwave for 40 seconds, then stir until smooth. Add into the skillet and stir to combine. Add green onions and water chestnuts into the skillet, then cook for 1-2 minutes until the onions are soft and the water chestnuts are heated through.

Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and carrots, and serve with cold lettuce leaves and dipping sauce.

Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad RECIPE & PHOTO BY MELISSA SPELTS

This recipe is so pretty with the red strawberries and green avocados. It tastes so fresh and yummy. With strawberries in season, what better way to eat them? I got this recipe from thedishonhealthy.com. Enjoy!!!

1 bag - spinach 1 carton of strawberries 2 avocados

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+ RECIPES 1/3 c. walnuts or almonds 1/3 c. crumbled goat cheese 1 tsp. sumac to season (I didn’t have this, so I used salt and pepper, and it was delicious.)

Place spinach in bowl, and top with sliced strawberries, sliced avocados and the rest of the ingredients.

Dressings to use include strawberry vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette. If you don’t have these salad dressings in your cupboards, you can make your own vinaigrette: ½ c. balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp tamari sauce (gluten-free soy sauce) ¼ honey ¼ olive oil sea salt and pepper to taste

Vegetable Lasagna RECIPE & PHOTO BY HAILEY MINTON

When I go to the grocery store, I usually buy my staple items in the produce section: apples, bananas, carrots, lettuce, and peppers. Occasionally, I spot a random vegetable and it seems to challenge me. “You think you can make something tasty out of me?… Good luck!” You can thank the eggplant for this deliciousness adapted from the recipe in America’s Test Kitchen cookbook.

When my father-in-law tried this dish for the first time, he told me he could easily see this dish being served at a quality Italian restaurant. My husband Bradley told me he would happily eat this dish every week if I were up to the task of making it that often.

Tomato Sauce 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Cream Sauce 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd)

1 cup heavy cream 2 cups grated parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Vegetable Filling 1 1/2 lb. egg plant cut into 1/2” pieces (or as small as you want them) 1 lb. zucchini cut into 1/2” pieces (or as small as you want them) 1 lb. yellow summer squash cut into 1/2 “ pieces (or as small as you want them) 2 6.5-ounce cans of sliced mushrooms 5 Tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves minced 1 Tablespoon minced thyme 12 ounces spinach 1/2 cup pitted olives, chopped 3 cups mozzarella cheese 12 cooked lasagna noodles Cook the 12 lasagna noodles according to package instructions.

Mix together the tomato sauce ingredients in a separate bowl & set aside. Mix together the cream sauce ingredients in a separate bow & set aside. Heat 4 Tablespoons oil in a skillet. Add eggplant, squash, zucchini, and mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook for 7 minutes. Clear a space in the center of the mixture and add 1 Tablespoon oil, garlic, and thyme and let it cook for 30 seconds or so before stirring it into the rest of the vegetable mixture. Add spinach to the mixture and cook until it begins to wilt. Remove from heat.

In a greased 9”x13” baking dish, layer the ingredients in the following order: 1 cup tomato sauce spread on the bottom 4 cooked lasagna noodles Half of the vegetable mixture Half of the olives Half of the cream sauce 1 cup mozzarella cheese 4 cooked lasagna noodles 1 cup tomato sauce The rest of the vegetable mixture The rest of the olives The rest of the cream sauce 1 cup mozzarella cheese 4 cooked lasagna noodles The rest of the tomato sauce The rest of the cheese Cover with tinfoil and bake @ 375 for 40 minutes. Let it cool for 25 minutes. Enjoy! *Tip: Every time I’ve made this, it has seemed impossible to fit it all in one pan. I like to cook 4 extra noodles and use a bread pan to make a bonus dish into which I disperse the ingredients.

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