Syracuse Connection August 2021

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CONNECTIONPUBLISHING Syracuse Connection is published monthly by Connection Publishing© www.syracuseconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com | (801) 624-9652 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristina Case WRITERS Mayor Mike Gailey Hailey Minton Ryan Spelts Jenny Goldsberry Lane Smith Cassie Brown Kristina Case Melissa Spelts

The West Davis Corridor

W

e know that our town was named after the salt mining town of Syracuse, New York, by William Galbraith.

Syracuse, New York was named after Siracusa, Sicily.

Siracusa, or Syracuse in its English version, was a city that faced water. Both cities are built upon the shoreline of a body of water.

Bluff Road is the name of a former shoreline of the Great Salt Lake.

Evidence of bison along the eastern shore of the lake can be found in archeological records. Trappers reported the presence of some bison north of Utah Lake. Reports of bison, however, seemed to disappear after trappers came to the valley. Hunting would have taken its toll, but the last straw may have been heavy snows during the winter of 1848-49.1 Nevertheless, one can imagine a heavily worn trail along the shoreline of the Great Salt Lake caused by bison grazing. Later, this bison trail would become known as the Old Emigrant Trail. A monument to the trail can been viewed at 2500 S. Bluff Road. This corridor led pioneers from Salt Lake City to California and Oregon.

As anyone can see, a new corridor, The West Davis Corridor, is under construction along what was once a bison trail. Perhaps you’ve noticed the sounds of pile-drivers and the increased activity of heavy equipment. The trail that conveyed bison at their pace will, within a few years, convey our families north and south with great speed.

The interchange at Antelope Drive will become our front door. Lives will change. As a 9-year-old boy, I remember my father speaking of this new traffic pattern as we shingled a roof on our home in East Layton. We’ve heard about its coming for decades, and it’s now upon us. We’ve new streets to name. Some will receive address changes.

We will keep everyone updated and ask for your understanding. Thank you.

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1. Karen D. Lupo, “The Historical Occurrence and Demise of Bison in Northern Utah,” Utah Historical Quarterly, Vol. 6, Number 2, (1996)

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Syracuse City Updates Your City Council at Work On July 13, the council met in a business meeting and took the following actions: 1.

Directed staff to convert multiple park strips abutting City Hall and Community Center into xeriscaping

2. Planning & Land Use items: • Appointed Lonn Hunter to the Planning Commission as a voting member •

Adopted the North Davis Active Transportation Plan for transportation planning purposes

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Approved a zone change and preliminary plat for the Parkwest Subdivision, located on the old RC Willey site, to Planned Residential Development with a mixture of single-family and townhomes

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Approved a zone change for property located at 2400 W 2700 S to R-3 with single-family homes

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Approved a zone change for the Towns at City Center project, located on the North side of the City Center, to Mixed-Used Residential with commercial and townhome units

3. Authorized a Memorandum of Understanding to allow the Bird Scooters to temporarily operate their motorized scooter rental business 4. Approved the acceptance of funds under the American Rescue Plan Act 5. Denied a request for waiver of a fine for violating the city’s watering restrictions 6. Authorized sale of a perpetual Communications Easement for the cell tower at 2400 W 2900 S 7.

Authorized agreement with Advance Building Care for janitorial services at city facilities

National Night Out 2021 Syracuse Police Department’s 6th annual Night Out Against Crime event is set for August 25, 2021. This year, it will be held at Centennial Park, located directly behind the Police Department at 1751 S. 2000 W. The event will start at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. There will be games, prizes, balloons, and you may even get a chance to “dunk” Officer Penrod. There will also be community partners presenting information on crime prevention, mental health issues, free gunlocks, and crime victim services.

Come join the fun and mingle with the officers who serve our amazing community. For the past two years, Syracuse Police Department has been recognized as one of the best National Night Out events in the country for cities our size. The support we have received from residents and business partners are the reason for our great success with this event. Please check our Facebook page for updates on the Night Out Against Crime event. We look forward to seeing you all there!

A NIGHT OF FUN AND INFORMATION!

Join the Syracuse Police Department August 25th from 6-8 p.m. at Centennial Park for games, prizes, balloons and try to dunk Officer Penrod!

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Public Works Update Storm Drain

As debris, grime, and dirt get onto our parking lots and driveways, one good way to prevent these pollutants from getting into the storm drain system is to sweep it up and discard it into the garbage can. If we can each do our part, this will help prevent the pollutants by not clogging up our storm drain pipes and will keep our waterways cleaner and our parking lots and driveways looking more appealing.

Secondary Water

We appreciate all who are observing the watering restrictions, and we continue to enforce those restrictions until the season

ends on September 20, 2021. The violation penalties are as follows: • A person who is found to be wasting water for the first time during a calendar year shall be issued a written door hanger warning.

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A person who has previously had a warning issued against their property during a calendar year and who is found to be wasting water a second time may be issued a civil citation requiring them to pay $200.

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A person who has previously had a citation issued against their property during a calendar year and who is found to be wasting water may be issued a final citation of $500.

Secondary Water Supply Syracuse, Utah

• A property for which two citations have been

issued during a calendar year and on which a person is found to be wasting water shall have secondary water service terminated for the remainder of the calendar year, pay $1000, and have a meter installed.

Questions about watering?

The watering restrictions can be found on the City website-

www.syracuseut.gov

We appreciate everyone observing the watering restrictions!

Employee Spotlight- Elizabeth Najim Museum Curator/Communications Specialist Our employee spotlight for this month is Elizabeth Najim. Elizabeth is the Museum Curator at the Syracuse Regional Museum and the Communications Specialist with the City of Syracuse. Originally from Kansas, Elizabeth moved to Utah to get her Masters in History at the University of Utah. She has done excellent work at the museum by improving exhibits, setting up education outreach programs, and bringing in tourism for the city. Elizabeth also owns a small tea party business (Lizzie’s Tea Party) and hopes to one day operate her own tea room.

Elizabeth’s favorite thing to do is go on outdoor adventures with her German Shepherd dog, Leo. Thank you for all you do, Elizabeth!

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

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Syracuse City Arts Council

6th. Tickets will go on sale October 1st.

Board position vacancy: SCAC has a position open on our Board of Directors for any Syracuse resident who is interested in serving our community, specifically as follows:

• First, to present live productions for the cultural education, entertainment, and inspiration of the community.

• Second, to foster and develop the artistic talents and skills of families and individuals within Syracuse and the surrounding communities.

• Third, to encourage and sponsor social activities designed to foster the foregoing purposes of the Organization.

Board members attend monthly meetings, which are held the first Wednesday of each month. We expect the term for this board position to start Sept. 2021 and end Aug. 2025. Please send your letters of interest to info@syracuseutaharts.org. Please include your contact information, including address to verify you are a resident of Syracuse, in your letter and tell us why you wish to serve on the SCAC Board. Submitted letters of interest received on or before Aug. 28, 2021, will be considered by the board at the Sept. 1, 2021, SCAC Board meeting.

SCAC Junior Theater’s production of Matilda Jr. is Nov. 4th-

You can also follow The Jazz Band is in need of trombone us on Facebook player(s). After a COVID-19 hiatus, our very successful and energizing Jazz Band and Instagram for more SCAC updates is back in business! (Did you see them at and information @ Syracuse Heritage Days?!) However, they scac_utah need trombone players to be complete! If you play other instruments and want to jam with some awesome musicians, contact Phillip Burnett at jazzband@syracuseutaharts. org or visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/ Syracusecityjazzband/

Gala Fundraiser Committee volunteers needed! SCAC is having a “Gala for the Arts” in February (TBD) to help fundraise for all the ongoing activities we provide to the community. If you are someone who likes to organize and/or put on a big party, we want you! Contact us at info@syracuseutaharts.org (you do not have to be a citizen of Syracuse to help on committees).

The SCAC will be having their monthly board meeting on September 1st at 8 p.m. at the Syracuse City Hall. These meetings are open to the public, and individuals wishing to make public comments will be limited to three minutes each.

You may send ideas or comments to info@syracuseutaharts.org; your email will be read to the SCAC Board of Directors.

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Parks & Recreation Department Adult Fitness Move your body with one of our fitness classes, the FIRST ONE IS FREE!

PUMP IT UP!

Jr. Jazz Basketball

Open for girls and boys kindergarten through 12th grade!

Registration open!

Jr. Jazz Basketball

Registration dates: 1st Session: August 1- September 26 Divisions: Itty Bitty Hoops (participant MUST be registered in kindergarten), 1st-grade boys, 2nd-grade boys, 1st/2nd-grade girls, 3rd/4th-grade girls, 5th/6th-grade girls, 7th9th-grade girls, 10th-12th-grade girls *Leagues will tentatively begin the end of October and run until mid-December.

2nd Session: August 1 – October 31 Divisions: 3rd-grade boys, 4th-grade boys, 5th-grade boys, 6th-grade boys, 7th-grade boys, 8th-grade boys, 9th-grade boys, 10th-12th-grade boys *Leagues will tentatively begin mid-December and run until March.

Cost: Itty Bitty Hoops (participant MUST be registered in kindergarten): $47 1st-4th-grade boys and 1st-6th-grade girls: $52 5th-12th-grade boys and 7th-12th-grade girls: $57 **Teams for Itty Bitty and 1st/2nd grade will be organized by the Parks and Recreation Department. Grades 3rd- 8th and 7th- 9th-grade girls will be organized through drafts. **9th- 12th-grade boys and 10th-12th-grade girls must register as a team.

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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, so you can work at your own pace.

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Cost: First class is free | $3 drop-in | 10-time punch pass for $20

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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 When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 9 a.m.

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Oops … well, that happened.

Keeping Food Cold when the Power Goes Out

BY LANE SMITH, SYRACUSE WEST DISTRICT COORDINATOR

R

ecently, a driver neglected to lower his bed on his dump truck before heading down 4000 W. and took out a few power lines overhead, and in his wake, left our neighborhood without power early that warm afternoon.

Events happen that are out of our control. How we prepare for and handle the impact as it happens tells us where we may need to improve, so we may not be as affected by it if it occurs again.

For our family, we rely a lot on our refrigerator and deep freezer. As the power went out, we already knew, from that point until power was restored, which appliances were to remain closed and never opened. The moment one is opened, the inside air is replaced with the warm air from the room, which increases risk of spoilage of the food inside.

A standard refrigerator can maintain a sub-40-degree environment for about four hours. A deep freezer can retain an adequate frozen space for 24 hours when half full, or up to 48 hours when mostly full.

If, for some reason, you need to gain HOW MUCH TIME access to either appliance, you may DO I HAVE? as well make that A standard refriger- time count. When you do this, get ator can maintain a what you need, sub-40-degree enthen take a quick vironment for about moment and move as much as you four hours. A deep can to the lower freezer can retain an shelves, grouped adequate frozen space together. Cold air for 24 hours when half falls as warm air rises. Keeping the full, or up to 48 hours food out of the upper shelves will when mostly full. help prolong the

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need to find another solution. This action may impact a half hour of use, but it will help keep things from spoiling that are higher up. Of course, don’t take your time doing this!

Close those doors as quickly as you can after you are done.

What can we do when a power interruption extends beyond those thresholds? Within the first four hours, coolers can be staged with bags or blocks of ice. If you keep ice on hand, you’re ahead of the game. If not, luckily, most interruptions would be localized, so getting ice may mean making a run to a store in another area or neighboring city. If the outage creeps up on that four-hour mark, you will have what you need ready to use when you make the decision to move perishables from the refrigerator to the coolers.

Once you’ve supported the refrigerated items, the time has come to think about the frozen products in your home.

For freezers (regular and deep), the plan is a little different and can rack up in cost quickly. Using bagged or block ice won’t do anything for these. What you will need is some dry ice. Many grocery stores carry this, but other places like AirGas, a welding gas supply store, also carry dry ice. You would either need to make space on your top shelf in your freezer to place the dry ice on (preferred) or transfer your frozen items into coolers and place the dry ice on top of them, never underneath.

Anything below the level of dry ice will remain frozen, and may even freeze harder, which is a plus.

Another route, which takes planning, would be to have a generator adequate for your needs with fuel stored on hand. The generator can then be powered up and the appliances connected to it. Plan on running the generator for 15 minutes every hour for the appliances to “catch up,” then shut it down until the next interval time. This way, you can save fuel and still maintain the environments for your perishable and frozen foods.

Having a plan to ensure that our perishable, stored foods can be maintained during small incidents will help until power has been restored.

Of course, the last option is to have one big block party and cook it all up with the neighbors.

Official Notice Municipal PRIMARY ELECTION

Key Community Contacts MAYOR

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

The ballot for the Syracuse Primary Election can be found in this edition of the magazine. Each candidate was given the opportunity to submit biographical information to a state-wide voter information website as well as to the Davis County website and both are linked from our website, www.

SyracuseUT.com/elections.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

All registered voters were mailed a vote-by-mail ballot 21 days prior to Election Day. Ballots can be returned by-mail or via the permanent ballot drop box near the Syracuse Library. Those wishing to vote in person rather than by-mail will have the opportunity to cast their ballot on voting machines on Election Day; polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Syracuse branch of the Davis County Library, 1875 S. 2000. In order to vote in person, a registered voter must surrender their mailed ballot.

Dave Maughan: 801-927-7752 dmaughan@syracuseut.com

The voter registration deadline for the Primary Election was July 30; however, registration can still be completed prior to the General Election to be held November 2, 2021. Voter registration can be completed via mail or online, or in person in the office of the Davis County Clerk. Voters who miss the registration deadline may vote provisionally in person on Election Day. Visit the Davis County Website, www. daviscountyutah.gov/clerk-auditor/elections, or call or visit the City offices for a copy of the registration form. You must have been a resident of Syracuse City for at least 30 days to be able to participate in the election.

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

Any questions regarding any aspect of Municipal Elections can be directed to the City Recorder, Cassie Brown, at 801-614-9633 or cassieb@syracuseut.com.

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD – VOTE!!

Official Ballot for Syracuse City, Utah August 10, 2021

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Lisa W. Bingham: 801-725-2300 lbingham@syracuseut.com Corinne Bolduc: 801-529-5779 cbolduc@syracuseut.com

Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.com Seth Teague: 951-515-6423 steague@syracuseut.com

SYRACUSE SERVICES

City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 W 1900 S Open Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed holidays City Museum: 801-614-9674 Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 2 p.m.- 5 p.m.

Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 W 1900 S Summer hours: Mon-Thurs-6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri- 6 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sat - 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 S 3000 W Lady Lions Service & Social Club: 801-825-1752

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Cassie Z. Brown, City Recorder

Instructions:

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Syracuse City Council Vote for up to TWO

KALEN JORDAN

TAD PURSER

DAVE MAUGHAN

PAUL WATSON

MICHAEL GAILEY

KYLE P. BINGHAM

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Lions Club: 801-719-1804 Utah Lions District 28UT (open to all) Parks & Recreation: 801-614-9660 1912 W 1900 S parksandrecreation@syracuseut.com Police Station: 801-825-4400 1751 S 2000 W Post Office: 801-614-9677 (Inside City Hall) Public Works Facility: 801-825-7235 3061 S 2400 W Utilities Department: 801-825-1477 Opt #2 Volunteer/Eagle Scout Projects: Lesley Draper 801-614-9655 ldraper@syracuseut.com Youth Council: 801-643-8996 August 2021 | syracuseconnection.com 11

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AUGUST EVENTS Senior Events Syracuse Community Center 1912 W 1900 S Syracuse, Utah 84075 Call (801) 614-9660 #1 to register MONTHLY MOVIE August 11: Cruella at 1 p.m.

FREE - Please RSVP THINK TUESDAY August 3 & 17: at 10 a.m.

FREE - Please RSVP Typical games played are: Mexican Train, Three to Kings, Tri-Ominos, Nada, and Yahtzee BOOK CLUB August 17: at 2 p.m. Contact Judy Price at 801- 549-7210 BUS TRIP Leaves at 6 p.m.

August 9: George Kelly & Crescent Super Band at the Draper Amphitheater A free concert consisting of two awesome professional acts. $3/per person SENIORS LUNCH & BINGO August 25: at 12 p.m. - RSVP by the 18th Guest Speaker: Officer Erin Behm/ Syracuse Police Department Suggested donation: $3/person SENIOR YOGA Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8 a.m.

Available for anyone aged 50+/$1 or 60+/$0.50 FREE with membership to the Syracuse Community Center PICKLEBALL Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9 a.m.

Adults/$2 or Seniors 60+/$0.50 FREE with membership to the Syracuse Community Center Senior Citizens Newsletter visit: www.syracuserecreation.com

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Fun Things To Do August 2 - 8: Spider Fest @ Antelope Island August 14: Ranch Tours at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. | Ogden Astronomical Society Star Party. Beginning at 7 p.m. Dark Sky viewing will begin when it’s dark. Open to the public.

August 14 - 15: Military Appreciation Day August 14: Ogden Water Lantern Festival @ Jensen Nature Park at 6 p.m.

August 18 - 21: Davis County Fair & PRCA Rodeo @ Legacy Events Center in Farmington.

School Events SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL August 2 - 3: Volleyball Tryouts at 9 a.m.

August 13: Varsity Football vs Riverton @ Home at 7 p.m.

August 17: Girls Soccer @ Weber at 3:30 p.m.

August 19: Girls Soccer vs Clearfield @ Clearfield High at 3:30 p.m August 21: Varsity Football vs Brighton @ Corner Canyon High at 1 p.m.

August 23: First Day of School (Late start for Juniors and Seniors at 8:30 a.m.)

August 26: Girls Soccer @ Farmington at 3:30 a.m. | Girls Tennis vs. Farmington at 3:30 p.m.

August 27: Varsity Football @ Westlake High School at 7 p.m.

August 30: Boys Golf @ The Barn at 2 p.m.

August 31: Girls Soccer @ Fremont

Welcome back to school students! This year is going to be AWESOME! High School at 3:30 p.m. | Girls Tennis @ Layton High School at 3:30 p.m.

CLEARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL August 2: Girls Tennis Tryouts at 8 a.m. | Volleyball Tryouts 9 a.m. | Cross Country Training at 6:30 a.m. all month except meet days.

August 6: Football Green & White game at 7 p.m.

August 9: Boy Golf @ Glen Eagle at 8 a.m.

August 12: Boys Golf @ Schneiter’s Bluff at 8 a.m.

August 13: Football @ West at 7 p.m.

August 16: Boys Golf @ Hubbard at 8 a.m.

August 17: Girls Soccer vs. Layton at 3:30 p.m. | Back to School Night at 5:30 p.m.

Library Events Thank you to everyone that is joining in our Summer Reading! We hope you have enjoyed the virtual programs, online escape rooms, and fabulous incentives.

Depending on the program you are participating in, don’t forget to turn in your tracker, bingo sheet, or reading log by the deadlines to claim your prize(s) or enter a prize drawing. All the details can be found at www.daviscountyutah.gov/ summerreading/home In-person storytimes are held each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Syracuse Branch.

View the schedule at https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/library/programs.

Virtual storytimes will continue throughout August. You can register for a link at https://bit.ly/3whpJIe

August 18: Cross Country Highland Invite @ Sugar House Park August 19: Boys Golf @ Davis Park at 8 a.m. | Girls Soccer @ Syracuse at 3:30 p.m.

August 20: Football @ Bear River at 7 p.m.

August 23: First Day of School August 24: Girls Soccer vs. Davis at 3:30 p.m.

August 26: Girls Soccer @ Fremont at 3:30 p.m. | Tennis @ Davis at 3:30 p.m.

August 27: Football vs. Roy at 7 p.m.

August 28: Senior Sunrise at 6:30 a.m.

August 30: Boys Golf @ The Barn at 2 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Fremont at 3:30 p.m.

August 31: Girls Soccer vs. Farmington at 3:30 p.m. | Tennis vs Weber at 3:30 p.m.

SYRACUSE JR. August 9 - 10: New student registration (by appointment only) at 8 a.m.

August 11: Volleyball tryouts location to be announced.

August 18: Volleyball vs. Centerville @ Syracuse at 3:15 p.m.

August 19: Back to school night August 23: First Day of School | Volleyball @ South Davis at 3:15 p.m.

August 25: Volleyball vs. Centennial @ Syracuse at 3:15 p.m.

August 30: Volleyball @ Bountiful at 3:15 p.m.

SYRACUSE ARTS ACADEMY August 12: Back to School Night August 18: First Day of School August 18 - 20: Early Out days August 24: First Day of School for Kindergarteners LEGACY JR. August 2 - 5: Day camps for Volleyball 7th - 9th grade at 8 a.m., Girls Basketball at 12 p.m., Boys Basketball Camp at 2 p.m.

August 2 - September 2: Volleyball Day Camp 3rd - 6th grade at 10:15 a.m.

August 11 - 13: Volleyball Tryouts August 23: First day of School | School pictures | Volleyball @ Farmington at 3:15 p.m.

August 25: Volleyball vs. Centerville @ Legacy at 3:15 p.m.

August 30: Volleyball @ Sunset at 3:15 p.m.

SYRACUSE ELEMENTARY August 19: Back to School Night at 4:30 p.m.

August 23: First Day of School early out at 1:25 p.m.

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Early Entrepreneur: William Galbraith

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

G

eorge Payne harvested salt from the ponds located on the south side of the Syracuse road. In those early days, salt deposits were made by evaporating the salt water.

William Galbraith bought George Payne’s salt works and later sold it to Fred Keisel and Daniel C. Adams on May 17, 1886 for $13,000.

Syracuse history buffs credit William Galbraith as the man who started the salt industry; however, did you know that he wasn’t the one to start Syracuse’s first salt work? He owes his success to his friends, George Henry Payne and Harriet Anly ,Phillips.

George was born in 1854, and Harriet came a little less than three years later. They grew up together in their hometown of Kaysville. At first, George only herded cattle for his father on the lower side of current-day Syracuse.

During the late 1870s, Harriet married George, and, together, they built a log cabin on the lakeshore. By 1889, thanks to the Homestead Act, they were living on a 150-acre plot, which would become the first salt works in the area.

The Payne family raised their eight children, Margaret, Henry, Joseph, John, George Myron, Harriet, Catherine, and Dora, who helped on the homestead. Just to make it livable, they had to uproot the rabbit and sagebrush that infested their land. They used a combination of an Oliver Chilled plough, a grubbing hoe, and an old V-shaped harrow. After the work was done, they planted grapes, vegetables, and fruit trees. At the time, orchards were a cash crop.

In 1880, George started up the first salt works in Syracuse. He harvested from the salt ponds located on the south side of the Syracuse road. In those early days, salt deposits were made by evaporating the salt water in special ponds. The crystalized salt was then shoveled into large piles inside the ponds but left a salt crust around the perimeter of the pond. Then, the Paynes wheeled to the outside banks in large wooden wheelbarrows.

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breaking the crust. George loaded the salt into wagons and hauled it to Ogden, where it was sold.

Eventually, George captured a lot of attention for his product. In August of 1885, William W. Galbraith bought not only George Payne’s salt works but also his farm which paralleled the William lakeshore. This land totaled about adopted the 120 acres, and 90 acres of that was brand name salt ponds. William used three steam Syracuse, engines to pump water and separate the salt out of the ponds. Artesian named after wells drilled near the site of each Syracuse, New pump supplied the fresh water used York, where for the steam. He soon developed his salt work into a thriving company, the purest salt producing as much as 20,000 tons of in the world salt each year. He not only harvested was being more salt, but he refined his product and packaged it in three- and fiveproduced at pound sacks. The refining grinder the time. and packaging plant were located just north of the Syracuse road, about where the Syracuse Resort was later built.

William adopted the brand name Syracuse, named after Syracuse, New York, where the purest salt in the world was being produced at the time. In as little as two years, the name stuck for the new city too.

George and William stayed friends long after their salt work transaction. When William left Utah for Mexico to escape the U.S. Marshals, George accompanied him. At the time, William had a plural marriage and wasn’t about to give it up, even if it was illegal then. As a result, he sold his salt works to Fred Keisel and Daniel C. Adams on May 17, 1886. They purchased the Syracuse Salt Works for $13,000, which is the equivalent of almost $380,000 today. Syracuse Salt Works became Adams and Keisel Salt Works, and they continued hauling 20,000 tons of salt each year. George and William’s relationship fell apart along the journey, and George returned alone without seeing William reach his final destination.

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HILL AIR FORCE BASE An update on our local military location ECONOMIC IMPACT

BY HAILEY MINTON

Not everyone gets a regular roaring reminder of the freedoms we enjoy in the U.S. like we do here in Northern Utah. It seems to be a common perspective among the residents who live within earshot of the planes coming or going from Hill Air Force Base. The roaring of the jets is appreciated instead of being considered a nuisance. “That’s the sound of freedom,” have come out of many residents’ mouths.

We’ve noticed the construction happening at the different gates along the freeway, which got us curious about what they’re building. As I searched for answers, I came across some other interesting information that is worth sharing.

AIR SHOW

The biannual air show was canceled last year, but it will be back in 2022 and is scheduled for June 25th and 26th.

If you’ve never attended, you might need to put it on your bucket list. Beware, next year it’s probably going to have a bigger turnout than ever before. I’ve attended a few, and it was amazing to watch the Thunderbirds perform their aerial maneuvers. The Standard Examiner reported, “According to legislative documents from the 2019 general session, the show provides an approximately $50 million economic impact to Northern Utah.’’ Visitors come from out of state, stay in hotels, eat at restaurants, and visit other businesses.

Hill Air Force Base estimates their total annual economic impact on the area is over $4.5 billion. It ranks sixth as one of Utah’s major employers, but that only accounts for civilian employment. In 2020, there were 22,566 total personnel working within the base, 5,843 military personnel, 14,312 civilians, and 2,411 contractors. Civilian personnel are federal employees that are not active-duty military personnel.

Contractors are different from civilians because they aren’t government employees. They work for a company that operates at HAFB. Chances are, you know someone who works for Northrop-Grumman, Lockheed Martin, or BAE Systems at HAFB. This leads us to the construction we can see happening at HAFB.

CONSTRUCTION

The buildings going up just outside the West Gate, like Tru by Hilton Hotel, are a part of the Enhanced Use Lease program that allows the Air Force to lease underutilized land to a private entity. The Air Force uses the money from the rental income to fund additional buildings in the area. In total, there are plans for eight million square feet to be developed over

The roaring of the jets is appreciated instead of being considered a nuisance.

“That’s the sound of freedom,” have come out of many residents’ mouths.

Photos TOP: 388th Fighter Wing pilot, Lt. Col. Jared Santos, became the first Air Force pilot to reach 1,000 flying hours in the F-35A Lightning II after a training sortie at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Oct. 22, 2020. Santos, a former F-15 and F-18 pilot, began flying the F-35 at Eglin AFB eight years ago, and has been assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

MIDDLE: Patrolling the skies outside of Salt Lake City, Utah, a pair of F-16 Vipers, flown by 1Lt Brian “Deuce” Wilder (bottom) and Lt Col Michael “Skeeter” Rothstein (top) have played a vital role in the nation’s Homeland Defense mission by providing nonstop aerial deterance over the U.S. capitol in Washington, DC, as well as securing the skies around Salt Lake city during the 2002 Olympic Games. The F-16’s are based out of the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill AFB, Utah.

BOTTOM: Staff Sgt. Shaka Battle and Senior Airman Irvin Padilla, both 388th Fighter Wing, participate in Combat Hammer exercise, August 12, 2020, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The 34th Fighter Squadron, along with Reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing, recently completed the Weapons System Evaluation Program West (WESP), employing a variety of munitions with the F-35A Lighting II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, mentally prepares for flight prior to stepping to the jet for a demonstration rehearsal at Hill Air Force Utah, April 28, 2021. Maj. Wolfe practices her routine on a weekly basis in order to maintain her readiness and currency to prepare for upcoming air shows.

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the next 25 years as part of the EUL. This includes office space, retail outlets, restaurants, and hotels.

You can see the Roy Innovation Center going in by the Aerospace Museum. This is going to be a 231,000-square-foot Northrop Grumman facility. Kendahl Johnson is from the 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs. In an article he wrote on the HAFB website, it says, “[This] will serve as future headquarters for the aerospace company’s work supporting the Department of Defense Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program. Several additional buildings are in the planning stages, in what will eventually include five new buildings at Hill and more than a million square feet of office and lab facilities. There will be office and administration space for 1,600-plus employees in each building. Brent Christensen is the EUL Chief, and he said, “We are making tremendous progress. The recession set us back some, but we are making great strides forward. By all counts, the Enhanced Use Lease program has been a major success.”

TRAFFIC MITIGATIONS

With growth comes more traffic, and here are the plans to mitigate it: There will be a new interchange and base entry point between the Roy gate at 5600 and the west gate, which is estimated to be completed in 2024. To accommodate the increased traffic in the area, the Roy and I-15 interchange at

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5600 South will be widened, with a turn lane and acceleration lane added. A traffic light has also been added to the intersection to improve access to the museum and Northrop development.

HISTORY

As we’re talking about construction, let’s back up to the groundbreaking for construction of Hill Air Force Base, which occurred in 1940. The area was selected to build a permanent air depot for a few reasons. It has good year-round flying weather, and the climate is excellent for aircraft maintenance and material storage. It is also a strategic location inland for protection from possible enemy coastal attacks. The base was named after Major Ployer P. Hill, an early Air Corps Materiel Division pilot who lost his life in 1935 at Wright Field, Ohio, while testing the Boeing Model 299 aircraft. It was a preproduction demonstrator of the B-17 bomber, a bomber used primarily against German targets in World War II. I’ve become friends with a mom who has a daughter the same age as mine. She attends discovery time at our local library, and I found out her husband will be deployed until Christmas. My heart is full of gratitude for all those who serve, along with the families who make sacrifices as well. Thank you for playing a part in preserving the freedoms we enjoy as a country.

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It seems like all we hear about lately is water and the drought.

Well, that is if you ignore all the COVID-19 talk. At the risk of repeating all that has already been said, we wanted to give you some information, just in case you have not heard about this already.

Northern Utah had lower-than-average snowpack this year. We also had soil moisture levels lower than ever before recorded; actually, they were the worst ever recorded, meaning that the soil soaked up more of the run-off than expected. In addition to these challenges, you may have noticed that we have had very little rain this year. The clouds have only been willing to open up enough to make the dust on our cars turn into spots.

Most of Utah, along with most of the West, is classified as currently in an exceptional drought, or in other words, the worst level of drought classified by the U.S. government. This is now being called a once-in-100-years’ drought conditions.

In order to plan for these types of years, Weber Basin stores water in our reservoirs. In fact, they usually have two years of water on hand, just in case. However, they typically can gather about 70,000 - 80,000-acre feet of water per year from the Weber River for future use. This year, they have only been able to gather 3,000-acre feet of water. A similar poor number has been saved up this year from each of our water ways.

Overall, we are having a terrible water year.

So, what do we do? For one, we are going to lose our secondary water early (the water your sprinklers use).

Weber Basin is still trying to figure out when that will be, because we may not have enough water to make it to the original early cut-off dates. Cities are also considering imposing fines on those who decide to use culinary water (the water that comes out of your faucets) to water their lawns during this drought. By now, we know we shouldn’t water between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., but we are also being asked to only water two times per week.

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Weber Basin has seen a marked drop in water usage, starting early in July. They have been working with news outlets and community leaders to get the word out, asking residents to reduce usage, and it is working, but more adoption is still needed. This situation is dire and, hopefully, temporary.

Moving to two times per week on your sprinklers is a starting point. You may have to water trees and shrubs more but water your grass less. Buena Tomalino, Landscape Consultant and owner of Basil & Rose Garden shop in Bountiful, says, “Kentucky Blue Grass naturally goes dormant in the summer.

We keep it green by watering. When there is rain, snow, or consistent watering again, it will green up again.” I know many of us are worried about our beautiful grass lawns. At our house, we have been cutting our lawn much longer and watering two times per week, and it is performing remarkably well. After a few weeks of looking like it would die completely, it has greened back up, with the exception of a few very dry spots.

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS A combination of lower snow pack, lower soil moisture levels, and little rain has made for a very dry year, or exceptional drought.

I know this is not fun, positive news or what any of us want to hear, because we love our lawns. This is an exceptional year that needs extraordinary action, and we hope you will work on your own personal water usage. We also hope you will not judge your neighbor, who may not follow the regulations as precisely as you would prefer. We do not condone shaming someone for their choices, period. If you want to make a statement, consider getting a sign like one of my neighbors did: “Conserve Water, Go Brown,” and let’s keep praying for rain.

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Meanwhile, the animals still have free range over the fields. The do-it-yourself nature of the zoo allows them more freedom than a traditional, cramped petting zoo. So, you can feel assured that you’re feeding and petting well-adjusted farm animals.

In the beginning, there was just Sariah’s mom, Esther.

She was a black sheep raised by Lance and Teresa’s daughter, Grace. Esther’s mom wouldn’t take care of her, so Grace bottle-fed her. Instead of developing the typical, timid personality of all sheep, Esther was one of the friendliest sheep the Hislops ever had.

“She thought she was human,” Grace remembers.

Esther was truly “Mary’s Little Lamb,” following Grace around everywhere. She was even Grace’s escort during Homecoming. From far away, she could hear Grace’s call and come running.

A Pig Named GINGER

Even though the Hislops have had the property for 25 years, it was only after Esther came around that they could actually start a petting zoo. They set up their first candy dispenser in March 2020. As you could imagine, many people went outside walking at that time and were pleasantly surprised with the impromptu zoo.

BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY

Down the road from Roy High School there’s a do-it-yourself petting zoo. There’s a black ewe

named Sariah, a black lamb named Midnight, a white ewe named Ruth, and a red pig named Ginger. For a quarter, you can feed them with their feed dispenser that looks a lot like a candy machine.

The sound of the milk jug when you shake it lets the animals know it’s feeding time.

The couple behind the DIY petting zoo, Teresa and Lance Hislop, has also set aside a milk jug. You can shake it to get the animals’ attention.

The sound lets them know it’s feeding time. Ginger is so excited to get fed that she’ll crawl under fences as a shortcut to your hand. If you hold your fist above her snout, she will sit.

The farmers also take care to fill the dispenser with just the right amount of feed for all the animals. They all love the feed so much, they’ll eat it straight out of your hand. As a result, they don’t care for any other food, and the farmers ask that neighbors avoid feeding the animals anything else. However, that also means you can feed them over and over again, as long as you have quarters.

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If you stop by, be prepared to meet the Hislops too.

Their kitchen window faces towards the zoo, so they can see every passerby. They’re happy to tell you all about the animals and their feed; however, you won’t see the pioneer sheep, Esther. When she gave birth to Sariah and her two litter mates, she experienced complications and died. She is buried near the zoo because she loved it so much. Her legacy lives on, and her friendly disposition was passed onto Sariah. Sariah has given birth to Midnight. Even Miles, Grace’s brother, has a pig named Ginger that has cozied up to humans.

The money they earn from the dispenser has gone to more feed, and, when needed, toward occasional dispenser repairs and replacements. Plus, there’s the cage around the dispenser to upkeep.

Everyone who passes by has compliments to give the family.

A phone number is listed on the petting zoo directions, and it often receives grateful messages. Sometimes, people send pictures of their happy animals feeding. People in the community are blown away by the Hislops’ generosity in sharing their land with their neighbors. The good news is that the Hislops plan to keep it running as long as they live there.

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Mexican Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Lime Dressing PHOTO BY KRISTINA CASE, RECIPE ADAPTED FROM CATHERINE NEWMAN

Juice of 2 limes (around ⅓ cup), plus the finely grated zest of one of them 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided use 2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro 2 Tbsp. olive oil 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup buttermilk 1 tsp. sugar 1 head of iceberg or romaine lettuce, chopped 1 can corn, drained (or use fresh corn from 3 cobs) 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 avocado, sliced 12 grape tomatoes, sliced in half ½ a bag of tortilla chips, crushed Chicken Marinade: whisk together the lime juice and zest, 1 teaspoon of the salt, the garlic, and the cilantro. Pour half of this lime mixture into a dish large enough to hold the chicken, then whisk in the olive oil and the other teaspoon of salt. Add the chicken; turn to coat it with the marinade, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to 4 hours and for as little as 20 minutes.

Dressing: Now, take the remaining half of the lime mixture and whisk in the mayo, buttermilk, and sugar.

Taste it--add salt, sugar, or lime as needed--then cover and refrigerate.

If you want a smoother texture, you can blend it.

Cook the chicken: either grill or sauté until done. Cool and slice.

Assemble salad (use a large mixing bowl): add lettuce, corn, beans, red bell pepper, tomatoes, chicken, tortilla chips, and dressing. Toss to coat, add sliced avocadoes on top.

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16 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into ⅓-inch slices 5 medium tomatoes, cut into ⅓-inch slices ¾ cup fresh basil ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Balsamic Reduction Glaze ½ cup balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp. honey The balsamic reduction glaze doesn’t follow the traditional Italian recipe, but it adds a wonderful bit of tangy sweetness.

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tomatoes and cheese on a rimmed dish. Pick and wash about ¼ cup of basil leaves and disperse across the top. Drizzle the olive oil and then the balsamic reduction glaze over the dish.

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Garnish with the finely diced cucumber and red onion. Add a drizzle of olive oil and serve.

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Starting at $19,995 DRIVE ON THE CUTTING EDGE You need a vehicle that matches your energy. That’s why the 2022 Ford Maverick truck comes standard with a 2.5L Full hybrid engine and offers an optional 2.0L EcoBoost® engine. If it sounds like this truck is as bold as you are, that’s because it is. As the first standard full hybrid pickup in America, the Maverick truck was made to innovate.

Salesperson of the Month: Bryce Taylor “Bryce was very helpful. He explained the finer points of the vehicle and the lifetime warranty.

He helped us work out our trade and all the other fun stuff that goes with buying a new car.

He was wonderful to work with.”

“Bryce Taylor is such a patient, kind, honest, person. Ed Kenley is a no-pressure dealership.

All the salespeople are awesome. If you want honesty, awesome service, as well as patience come here. Thanks Ed Kenley!”

“Bryce Taylor has to be one fo the most honest, patient salesperson I have ever met. He even came in on his day off to help us with our purchase. Ed Kenley in Layton has such exceptional folks working there. Thanks, Bryce and Ed Kenley.”