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Safe Harbor Crisis Center & Open Doors.

Both provide needed services to families for emergency shelter, outreach, essential living items, and services.

Ed Kenley Ford will have a Christmas Tree set up in front of the main office for donations.

Donate a gift or gift card Stockings will be needed

Gifts are to be no more than $20 Receivers are infants to 16 yrs.

If you would like to make a cash donation please see Michelle Krohn in our office.

All gifts must be in by Wed. Dec. 15th and all gifts must come unwrapped.

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hristmas Eve fell on a Thursday in 1953. My folks were busily preparing for Christmas in the small ranch town of Altamont, in the Uintah Basin. That day is my earliest memory of the guy in the red suit. A rancher dressed as one of Santa’s helpers sat atop a large John Deere tractor and delivered a playhouse to the daughters of another rancher in town. I remember my mother pointing him out. I remember her words: “Look, there is one of Santa’s helpers.” I didn’t know that Santa had helpers, but now, as a parent, I’ve learned he employs quite a few throughout the world. I think, for the most part, they are all volunteers.

The next morning, I spied Santa’s black boots leaving the back door to our duplex. It was so amazing! I even heard him say, “Ho, Ho, Ho!” Immediately after his departure, my grandfather entered our home. Now, as a grandfather, I know that Santa interviews me each year; it’s kind of a state-of-the-family interview, you know.

After moving back to Syracuse as a child, my grandmother began a tradition of taking us to breakfast with Santa Claus at what was then ZCMI in Ogden. Those breakfasts always ended with us children sitting on Helper Santa’s lap.

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The local Lion’s club blessed the lives of children in Syracuse. Each year in the ‘50s, they would host one of Santa’s helpers who lived right here in Syracuse. His name was Verl Dahl.

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One year, I had been asked by Santa to help him prepare for Christmas. He wanted me to attend the Rentmeister’s company Christmas party. I borrowed Verl Dahl’s suit. Before I went to the Rentmeister’s, I popped by the homes of several small children in our neighborhood to spread some good cheer. It was my one and only time Santa asked me to help.

Verl was asked every year. He must have been an especially good boy as a child, having won Santa’s trust.

Thank you, Dahl family, for your sacrifice in being Syracuse’s Santa’s helpers for so many years.

Your father is no longer with us, but it’s no wonder children grow up in Syracuse loving Santa.

Now, one of Santa’s helpers rides along top of the Syracuse Fire Department laddertruck. Thank you, Captain Kyle Nance, for being a good-enough boy to win Santa’s endorsement.

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Syracuse City Updates Your City Council at Work On November 9, the council met in a business meeting and took the following actions: 1. Recognized the heroic efforts of three citizens, who saved a neighbor from a burning home: Randal Ricker, Ashtyn Ricker, and Miranda Sleeman.

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Recognized the Utah Cold War Veterans and Larry Kerr’s efforts in helping them to be recognized.

3.

Amended the cemetery ordinance related to the maximum size of flat grave markers.

4.

Approved a zone change and development agreement related to property near 300 South and 1550 West from agricultural (A-1) zoning to MixedUse (MXD) and General Commercial (GC), which will include a hotel, six multi-family apartment buildings, and a row of single family homes.

5.

Awarded a construction contract for planned utility improvements in 2022.

6.

Approved participation in a WaterSMART grant to assist in the upgrade of culinary water meters to be read by radio.

7.

Authorized the acquisition of additional District 3 water for secondary water use from the Weber Basin Conservancy District.

8.

Authorized the communication of the city’s acceptance of UDOT’s proposal to relocate a secondary pond to a new location.

9.

Adopted amendments to the city budget.

10. Authorized the donation of $5,000.00 to Safe Harbor, which operates the rape and domestic violence crisis center in Davis County. ARPA funds will be utilized for this expenditure.

11. Authorized an agreement for enhanced mental health support for Syracuse first responders.

12. Updated multiple references and cross-references within the Syracuse City Municipal Code.

BE A PART OF MEETINGS

You can participate in council meetings by attending in person or virtually through Zoom. Public comment is accepted from both in-person and virtual attendees.

Syracuse Museum

Volunteers needed AND Board Members needed!

The Syracuse Regional Museum is calling for applicants for the Syracuse Museum Foundation Board. There are currently two openings.

Mission: The Syracuse Regional Museum is dedicated to inspiring self-reflection and dialogue in its community and visitors through exhibitions, programs, and collections in the arts, histories, and humanities. The Syracuse Regional Museum is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Applicants must have a passion for museums and the local history of Syracuse. Board members will vote on important operational museum tasks, events, and artifacts for accession.

Members are dedicated advocates for the museum and the advancement of education outreach, community engagement, and fundraising efforts. Experience in nonprofit work is preferred but not required. The board meets every second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m.

To apply, please reach out to Curator Elizabeth Najim at enajim@syracuseut.com.

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Public Works Update Christmas Tree pick up is Monday, January 3, 2022. Live Christmas trees need to be placed on the curb by 6 a.m. on January 3rd for pick up. All lights and ornaments must be removed, and tree must be placed on top of any snow.

Frozen Water Pipes: Freezing outdoor temperatures can cause water lines to freeze. Here are a few simple precautions to avoid burst pipes: insulate exposed pipes and hose bibs; disconnect garden hoses; seal leaks; let water drip overnight; open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks, near exterior walls, or near cold air returns.

Winter Parking Restrictions Reminder: Winter parking regulations for the City of Syracuse will take effect beginning November 15th. Overnight parking is prohibited on the street 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. and remains in effect until March 15th. Also, parking on the street is prohibited anytime when it is snowing.

Parking violations will be enforced with fines during those dates and times, also at any time during the accumulation or removal of snow. (11-20-050) Take some time to ensure your vehicles have parking space in a safe location off the street without blocking sidewalks. Please share city code with family and guests.

Road Construction: Sections of road that cross the new West Davis Highway will be impacted with closures or limited traffic access. Check the UDOT website for information. You may sign up for email notifications. Contact the Public Involvement Team at 877-298-1991 or westdavis@utah.gov.

North Davis Sewer District is doing some work along sections of 4500 West and in front of the district office on 4000 West. Watch for road closures that are upcoming with their construction work.

Sewer Drains: Help fight Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from clogging the sewer pipelines. Absorb grease with paper towels. Wipe out greasy dishes, pots, and pans before washing.

Allow grease to cool and harden prior to placing it in the trash.

OTHER UPDATES

Green Waste The green waste season ended on November 30th and will resume again starting April 1, 2022. During the months of December to March, you may use your green waste cans for regular household waste.

Post Office Holiday Hours Our holiday hours are Monday through Friday, December 6th17th, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will also be open Saturday, December 11th and 18th, from 9 a.m. to noon. Please DO NOT leave packages in the lobby or in the Post Office unattended.

Employee Spotlight

Mike McCafferty, Public Works Department Our employee spotlight for December is Mike McCafferty. Mike works with public works in the streets department. He works with a group who is in charge of road striping, street lights, asphalt patches, crack sealing, concrete removal, and replacement for trip hazards.

Mike is also a snow plow truck operator and has worked for the city for a little over nine years. Born in Ogden and raised in Layton, his favorite things to do are going camping with his family in the summer and hunting with his dogs in the fall and winter months. He currently lives in Sunset with his wife, two kids, and three dogs.

THANK YOU for your hard work and dedication to the city of Syracuse!

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Annual Toy Drive Syracuse Annual Toy Drive has just begun. The toy drive will run from December 1st to December 14th.

Syracuse is partnering with Syracuse elementary schools to create a list of students who are in need this Christmas. All donations will be accepted at Syracuse City Hall. Please drop them off inside City Hall in our toy donations bin. All donations must be new and unwrapped. The donations will be distributed to the parents of the children by Friday, December 17th, just in time for Christmas.

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In previous years, the toy drive has been a huge success, with many students' wishes fulfilled. This is because of our awesome Syracuse residents! If you are able to donate, even a small gift, please come to City Hall and be someone's Santa this year.

Donate new and unwrapped toys through December 14th at the bins in City Hall! They will go to students (5-12 yrs.) at Syracuse Elementary in need.

SUGGESTED TOYS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, board games, match box cars, nerf balls, yo-yos, Barbie dolls, action figures, or anything else you can think of for children ages five through twelve.

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Parks & Recreation Department

Fall Soccer: Registration: January 1 – January 20 Leagues: Little Kicks (must have turned 3 by September 1, 2021), Pre-K (must have turned 4 by September 1, 2021), Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th-9th grade. All leagues are co-ed.

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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.

Where: Syracuse Community Center When: Tuesday Time: 9 a.m.

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

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Syracuse City Arts Council The SCAC would like to give a HUGE thank you to the director, Jake Swensen, and his production team who did an amazing job bringing the “Matilda Jr.” musical to our community. The cast was fabulous, and the set and costumes helped create a wonderful show! Thank you, also, to everyone who supported our Junior Theater program, either by attending or giving donations of time or money, and especially to those volunteers who help behind the scenes. We can’t do these productions for our community without all the volunteers!

Syracuse City Orchestra’s concert on November 29th was a superb performance! Thank you to Tim Koster and our Music Chair Christopher Weaver for continuing to bring the art of music to our community. The next concert for the orchestra will be February 28th and will include a special guest musician. More information will be coming next month.

Volunteer needed! SCAC is having a “Gala for the Arts” in

Christmas Drones

BY MARK BRUNSON

As Christmas is approaching, Santa will be gracing many families with brand new drones under the Christmas tree. As a licensed commercial drone pilot living in Syracuse, I’ve been asked to REMEMBER provide a brief overview of the laws and THERE ARE regulations regarding the use of drones for RULES TO “recreational flyers” (flights that are purely for fun or personal enjoyment – FYI, posting on FLYING YOUR NEW DRONE! YouTube, etc. constitutes nonrecreational use and requires a license).

Please note that governance of all airspace has been granted solely to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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Airspace is broken down into classes including: • Class B, C, D, and E controlled airspace. Controlled airspace is generally any airspace within a fivemile radius (can be larger or smaller) of a controlled airport. NOTE: Much of Syracuse falls within the controlled Class D airspace of Hill Airforce Base. To fly in controlled airspace, you must have airspace authorization (area in blue is restricted and requires authorization from Hill AFB).

• Class G airspace is uncontrolled airspace (area in white). Some of the airspace on the west side of Syracuse is Class G airspace, and a recreational flyer may fly in this airspace under the rules for a “recreational flyer”.

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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 help put on a big party, we want you!

Contact us at info@syracuseutaharts.org

You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more SCAC updates and information @ scac_utah

The SCAC will be having their monthly board meeting on December 1st, at 8 pm at City Hall. We post the agenda on our website www. syracuseutaharts.org (also the Zoom link if we must change the meeting). 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.

General rules for a “recreational flyer” (not all-encompassing): • All drones that weigh more than .55 lbs. must be registered with the FAA at https://faadronezone.faa.gov.

• Take the free online test called the “Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)”.

• Fly your drone at or below 400 feet.

• Keep your drone within your line of sight.

• Be aware of airspace restrictions.

• Never fly near other aircraft of near airports (see above).

• Never fly over groups of people, public events, or stadiums full of people.

• Never fly near emergencies such as fires or recovery efforts.

• Never fly under the influence of alcohol.

Utah has some specific drone laws that are worth mentioning (not all-encompassing – check local laws): • It is prohibited to launch your drone from certain Utah State Parks, including Antelope Island and Dead Horse Point (prohibited March through October) • Chasing or disturbing livestock or wildlife • Using the drone to spy or in a “voyeuristic” manner A great app for your Android or Apple device is B4UFLY. It is free and will provide any restrictions based on where you are located and can provide access to LAANC system for obtaining authorization to fly in a restricted areaif it is available.

Have fun with your drone(s) and remember to fly legally.

Syracuse City Information

Key Community Contacts

Syracuse Library

MAYOR

Job Openings

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Located at 1875 S 2000 W in Syracuse.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone: (801) 451-1850 For a list of current openings with Syracuse City, hover over the Government tab and click on the ‘Employment Opportunities’ link on our main city page www.syracuseut.gov. You can also sign up for Job Alerts by going to that same link.

Fix-It Requests

We appreciate our citizens who help the city to be aware of issues that need to be addressed such as road repairs, street light/sign repair, park maintenance, water problems (culinary and secondary), garbage can pickup, code ordinance enforcement, and 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.

Passport Applications

Passport application processing services are offered at City Hall between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. More info available on our website www.syracuseut.com

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SYRACUSE SERVICES

City Arts Council: 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org 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: Tuesday – Friday 2-5 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 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

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DECEMBER EVENTS Senior Events Syracuse Community Center 1912 W 1900 S, Syracuse, Utah 84075 Call (801) 614-9660 #1 to register

If you would like to receive the Senior Citizens Newsletter via e-mail, please send your NAME and E-MAIL address to paulaj@syracuseut.com

MONTHLY MOVIE Dec. 8: The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017) @ 1 p.m. Free Admission - Please RSVP

School Events

THINK TUESDAY Dec. 7 & 21 @ 10 a.m. Free Admission Please RSVP Typical games played are: Mexican Train, Three to Kings, Tri-Ominos, Nada, and Yahtzee BOOK CLUB Dec. 21 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Contact Judy Price @ (801) 549-7210 BUS TRIP #1- Dec. 6: Lark & Spurk: Traditional & Modern Carols @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater; Leaves at 6 p.m. ($3.00/Each Includes transportation, concert, & Roy City Christmas lights). #2- Dec. 14: Utah Symphony: Here Comes Santa Claus @ Val A Browning Center; Leaves 6 p.m. Admission is $12/ Each - Includes transportation & concert SENIORS LUNCH & BINGO Dec. 17: Christmas Party @ 12 p.m.

Suggested Donation: $3/Person - Must RSVP by 10 a.m. on Dec 10.

SENIOR YOGA Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8 a.m.

Available for anyone aged 50+/$1 or 60+/$0.50 (FREE with membership to the Syracuse Community Center) PICKLEBALL Tuesdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) Thursdays (9 a.m. to 12 noon) 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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Dec. 11: Free admission to Homies on the 50k Bison Run Challenge or shorter @ Antelope Island State Park 6:30 a.m. | Family Holiday Traditions @ The Eccles Art Center 3 - 6 p.m. $20 per family. https://ogden4arts.org/events/familyholiday-traditions-2021.html Dec. 14: Utah Symphony: Here Comes Santa Clause @ WSU 7 p.m.

December 4th @ The Bountiful Davis Arts Center

Fun things to do Dec. 1 - Jan. 1: Visit Christmas Village and see the lights @ 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Eccles Family Christmas Light Show Free Admission @ 741 St Andrews Dr 5:30-11:30 p.m. www.syracuselights.org | Winterfest Art Jubilee @ The Bountiful Davis Art Center. Open Tues. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sat. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Dec. 1 - 2: The Polar Express @ Layton Commons Park 6 - 8 p.m. Tickets are required but are free.

Dec. 3: Wi-Fi(ve) Woodwind Quintet @ Davis Arts Council Small Theater 7 - 8 p.m. Free admission - Christmas and Holiday Music Concert.

Dec. 4: 5th Annual Gingerbread Competition, Celebration, and Winner Announcement @ The Bountiful Davis Art Center 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dec. 8: Jazz at the Station: Free Concert @ Union Station 7 - 8 p.m.

Dec. 9: WSU Jewelry Student Exhibition @ The Local Artisan Collective 5 p.m.

ALL SCHOOLS: Winter Break Dec. 20-31 SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL Dec. 1: Girls Basketball @ Herriman 6 p.m.

Dec. 1 & 2: Boys Basketball @ SHS 7 p.m.

Dec. 3: Girls Basketball @ Morgan 7 p.m.

Dec. 6: Parent-Teacher Conference @ SHS 3:15 p.m.

Dec. 7: Girls Basketball @ Viewmont 7 p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Taylorsville 7 p.m.

Dec. 9: Music Winter Concert @ SHS 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 10 & 14: Girls Basketball @ SHS 7 p.m.

Dec. 10: Boys Basketball @ Kearns 7 p.m.

Dec. 11: ACT Test @ SHS 7:30 a.m. | Theatre Winter Fundraiser Performance @ SHS 7 p.m.

Dec. 14: Swim @ Clearfield Aquatic Center 3 p.m.

Dec. 16: Swim @ Ogden 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 17: Girls Basketball @ Woods Cross 7 p.m.

Dec. 21: Girls Basketball @ Olympus 7 p.m.

Dec. 30: Girls Basketball @ SHS 2:30

Davis County Library Events Davis County Syracuse Branch 1875 S 2000 W Syracuse, UT (801) 825-7080 Dec. 7, 14, 21, & 28: In person Storytime @ 10:30 a.m. - All Ages Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29: Virtual Storytime @ 10:30 a.m. - All Ages

(Register for a link here: https://bit. ly/3qftb65) Dec 6: Winter Village Jars @ 6:30 8p.m. - Make a frosty winter scene around a jar. Recommended for ages 12+

p.m. | Boys Basketball @ Juan Diego 5:45 p.m.

Dec. 31: Boys Basketball @ Copper Hills 7 p.m.

Clearfield High Dec. 1, 3, 14, & 30: Boys Basketball @ CHS 7 p.m.

Dec. 2: Girls Basketball @ CHS 7 p.m.

Dec. 4: Swim @ South Davis Rec Center 8 a.m. | Drill Comp @ Wasatch 9 a.m.

Dec. 6: Parent-Teacher Conference @ CHS 3 p.m.

Dec. 7: Boys Basketball @ Stansbury 7 p.m.

Dec. 8: Girls Basketball @ Box Elder 7 p.m.

Dec. 9 & 14: Swim @ Clearfield Aquatic Center 3 p.m. | Orchestra Concert @ CHS 7 p.m.

Dec. 10: Girls Basketball @ Ogden 7 p.m.

Dec. 11: Drill Comp @ Murray | FAF Winter Dance @ CHS 8 p.m.

Dec. 14: Girls Basketball @ CHS 5:15 p.m. | Band Concert @ CHS 7 p.m.

Dec. 15: Boys Basketball @ West 7 p.m. | Choir Concert @ CHS 7 p.m.

Dec. 16: Swim @ Ogden 3:30 p.m. | Girls Basketball @ CHS 5:15 p.m.

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Dec. 17: Boys Basketball @ Hunter 7 p.m.

Dec. 21: Girls Basketball @ Taylorsville | Boys Basketball @ Woods Cross 7 p.m.

Dec. 28: Girls Basketball @ CHS 1:30 p.m.

Dec. 6: Boys Basketball - District Semifinals (TBA) | Girls Basketball Tryouts Begin (TBA) Dec. 8: Boys Basketball - District Finals (TBA) | Parent Teacher Conference @ SJH Dec. 9: Parent-Teacher Conference @ SJH Dec. 10: Pictures for Clubs & Groups @ SJH Dec. 14: Girls Basketball @ SJH 3:15 p.m. | Winter Orchestra Concert @ SJH 6 p.m.

Dec. 15: Winter Choir Concert @ SJH 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 16: Girls Basketball @ South Davis 3:15 p.m. | NAL @ West Point 3:15 p.m.

Legacy Jr. Dec. 2: NAL @ Sunset 3 p.m.

Dec. 6: Girls Basketball Tryouts @ Legacy 6 a.m. | Boys Basketball Playoffs @ 3:15 p.m.

Dec. 7: Holiday Band Concert @ Legacy 6 p.m.

Dec. 8: Boys Basketball Playoff Finals @ 3:15 p.m. | Winter Choir Concert @ CHS 6 p.m.

Dec. 9: Parent-Teacher Conference @ Legacy 3:30 p.m. | Winter Art Show @ Legacy 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 10: Jazz Band Playing at Lunch @ Legacy 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 15: Orchestra Concert @ Legacy 6 p.m.

Dec. 16: NAL @ Legacy 3 p.m. | Girls Basketball @ Farmington 3:15 p.m.

Syracuse Jr. High Dec. 2: NAL @ SJH Library 3:15 p.m.

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t

Christmas Magic & Community Kindness HOLIDAY TRADITIONS WITH THE SYRACUSE POLICE DEPARTMENT

This holiday season, we’re focusing on some of the pillars of our community: Syracuse police officers. Even though they’re on the job this 24th and 25th, they have some fun traditions every year.

You might even want to try some of these festivities yourself.

Every year, the department puts on a Christmas party. It isn’t your typical work party, either. They always have a meal together for their members and their children. Sometimes it’s catered, sometimes Chief of Police Garret Atkin, himself, is behind the grill. This year, they’ll be making breakfast and inviting everyone to come in their pajamas. Between 80 to 100 people turn up every year.

Next, they all get together to make a craft. One year, they made tiny teddy bears holding candy canes. Another time, they put together train cars and let the train loose in the lobby of the police department. Garret once even went as far as collecting pictures of every child, converting them into Peanuts characters, and then everyone made popsicle stick frames for them. The craft always complements the theme of the party. Whatever the craft, every one of them goes on display on the department’s Christmas tree.

The tree sits in the lobby for everyone to admire during the season.

Then, when the tree is thrown out, all the crafts are returned to the families who made them.

The highlight of the party is their annual snowball fight. Now, in Syracuse, we can’t always rely on a healthy snow supply, so our officers get creative. Instead of snow, they used crumpled-up pieces of paper. They split everyone up randomly into two teams.

Then, they split up the squad room. Whichever team gets the most snowballs on the other side wins. However, there’s also a twist.

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The Cops and Kids charity event involves sharing a meal with an officer and then shopping for Christmas, generously supported by local stores.

Among the white paper snowballs, there are also a handful of yellow ones. If anyone gets hit with one of the yellow snowballs, they’re immediately disqualified and ejected from the fight. While the food is good and the crafts are beautiful, everyone comes to the party anticipating this climax to the party.

Another longtime celebrated tradition is “Cops and Kids.” It’s a charity event involving children who are most often at-risk, disadvantaged, or have experienced a negative situation with law enforcement. First, they have a meal at a restaurant with an officer. They can order whatever they’d like because the restaurants happily sponsor the event. Next, they ride with the officers in their patrol car, with the lights on and sirens blaring.

It’s a chauffeur ride that most people don’t get to experience.

After a quick ride, they arrive at a retail store. Once there, the child can pick out whatever they’d like. The store generously sponsors the entire shopping trip, although Garrett admits most officers end up chipping in their own money as well. After spending an entire afternoon together, these officers are happy to treat these children.

“It’s fun to see them shy at first and maybe timid and not sure what’s going on. By the time breakfast is done, they get very excited,” Garret said. “Then, you get the ones that don’t know that they’re there for a reason. They’re like ‘I need to get this for my little sister, for my mom.’”

Cops and Kids is organized by the Fraternal Order of Police. It is not a traditional labor union, but an organization of cops, from the top down. In addition, they are not beholden to any political party or outside organization. On their website, they say, “everything we do has the interests of the profession at heart. No other national affiliated organization in Utah can make that claim.”

As a 501(c)(8) nonprofit corporation, they have chapters all over the country. In 1915, the life of a policeman was bleak. In many communities, they were forced to work 12-hour days, 365 days a year. Police officers didn’t like it, but there was little they could do to change their working conditions. There were no organizations to make their voices heard and no other means to make their grievances known.

This soon changed, thanks to the courage and wisdom of two Pittsburgh patrol officers. Martin Toole and Delbert Nagle knew they must first organize police officers, like other labor interests, if they were to be successful in making life better for themselves and their fellow police officers. They and 21 willing others met on May 14, 1915, and held the first meeting of the Fraternal Order of Police. As they told their city mayor, Joe Armstrong, the FOP would be the means “to bring our grievances before the Mayor or Council and have many things adjusted that we are unable to present in any other way . . . we

could get many things through our legislature that our Council will not or cannot give us.”

Therefore, they pursue charitable events that no other legislature or city council could organize. From that small beginning, the Fraternal Order of Police began growing steadily.

In 1917, the idea of a National Organization of police officers came about. Today, the tradition that was first envisioned over 99 years ago lives on with more than 2,200 local lodges and more than 350,000 members in the United States. The Fraternal Order of Police has become the largest professional police organization in the country and continues to grow, because they are true to the tradition and continue to build on it. Today, the FOP are proud professionals, working on behalf of law enforcement officers from all ranks.

Now, Syracuse police officers don’t have the same complaints as officers in the early 1900s. Their chief carefully balances their shift rotations so all the officers can have some time with their family for the holidays while protecting the community.

As a result of the Syracuse Police Department’s membership in the FOP, they have access to all their sponsors that perpetuate their Cops and Kids program. Several other cities in Davis County also participate. When it comes to this program, it’s important to remember that neither the police department nor the Utah FOP chapter will solicit donations. Unfortunately, some scammers have taken advantage of the “Shop with a Cop” reputation and will try and solicit fake donations. However, people can still participate by visiting their website at https:// www.utahstatefop.com/supporters/become-a-supporter Another organization that helps put on similar charity events all over Utah is the Police Civilian Association. They likewise have similar sponsors to help children have a happy holiday.

Above all, their goal is to give officers the opportunity to interact one-on-one with the child. As a result, they take a negative view of law enforcement and turn it into a positive one. In addition to organizing the event during the holiday season, they also put on the event just before the school year. This association also takes donations at https:// utahpolicecivilianassociation.org/donations/donate/ To start off the holiday season, Chief Garret Atkin wants to remind everyone to lock their doors and cars. This is the number-one way to prevent further theft. In addition, he suggests that, if you’re out of town, have a neighbor bring in your packages for you. Many of us are buying our gifts online, and thieves are on the prowl to snatch them away.

“Drive slowly,” Garret said. “If you didn’t get there safely, it doesn’t matter.”

Here at Connection Publishing, we’d like to thank all the Syracuse Police Department. They keep our community safe.

We wish you all a happy holiday season.

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Merry Christmas, Dear Deputy

By Katy Martin

‘Twas the night before Christmas And all through the streets, The deputies are driving Patrolling their beats.

While we snuggle down In our socks and our sweaters.

Each deputy dons All their gear, boots and Kevlar.

We sit by the fire All cozy and warm, And think of our deputies Out in the storm.

And even the deputies Who aren’t on this shift, Know what it is like As they’ve given that gift.

The gift of protection While we’re safe inside, Drinking hot cider Or on a sleigh ride.

Instead of an evening Filled with joy and with light, They venture outside In the cold dark of night.

Tonight may be joyful But it won’t be for all, As our guardians in blue Go to answer their call.

The calls from the helpless The hurt and afraid, Our deputies answer With knowledge and aid.

And though you would think This would be a bad way, To spend Christmas Eve Or to spend Christmas Day. Our deputies work it With pride and with skill, So that we, safe at home, Can enjoy some goodwill.

For we know they are watching Out in the moonlight, Merry Christmas, Dear Deputy We thank you, safe night!

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+ A LOOK BACK eventually became the main midwife in the community.

Patty Sessions: The Pioneering Queen of Midwifery

BY ELIZABETH NAJIM, SYRACUSE CITY MUSEUM CURATOR

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have been fascinated with Patty Bartlett Sessions ever since I began working at the Syracuse Regional Museum as the Museum Curator. My roots stem back to Kansas, so I had never heard of her, nor was I ever well-versed in Utah’s rich Mormon history overall.

Considering we have an artifact of hers, I did my research, so I could learn more about her and convey her importance in our museum display. What I did not realize was how strong, educated, loyal, and talented this woman was during her lifetime.

Originally born in Bethal, Maine, on February 4, 1795, Patty’s upbringing was not religious. At age seventeen, Patty married David Sessions, and immediately after the wedding, they moved in with his parents. It was there that Patty began her career as a midwife by arriving at an emergency birth before her mother-in-law, who was the midwife for the area. Being congratulated on her natural midwifery skills, Patty continued delivering children and 18 syracuseconnection.com | December 2021

In 1833, Patty converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Despite her stance against polygamy, she was sealed to Joseph Smith as one of his plural wives in 1842. Due to her religious beliefs, Patty and her family were driven out of the multiple places they resided (Maine, Missouri, and Illinois), until they finally landed in Salt Lake City on September 24, 1847. Her trek to Salt Lake City was no picnic: Patty was called by Brigham Young to partake in the pilot company. On her journey, she delivered nine babies on the Mississippi River and multiple more

a century, for had she lived fifty-three more days, she would have been ninety-nine years old. Her journals document the physical, social, and religious circumstances of the pioneers, especially of the women; they also serve as a primary source of birth records in the Latter-day Saint community during her lifetime of service. To this day, these documents are used by historians as a resource.

In the depths of my research, I decided to visit Patty’s grave at the Bountiful City Cemetery. There’s something special about visiting the burial sites of people who had quite an effect on the past, and while Patty’s life may not be

In her lifetime, Patty delivered 3,977 babies (with “only two difficult cases”) from the Ogden to Salt Lake City areas. She made an average of $2 per birth and continued her midwife duties until she was 85. along the trek. Midwifery was not her only duty; Patty also baked, washed, ironed, picked and dried berries, sewed, held meetings, and doctored the sick (both medically and spiritually) all across the Plains and into the Rocky Mountains.

Patty Sessions thrived in the Salt Lake Valley. Not even a day after her arrival, she delivered the first white male baby in the valley. She lived in the area the rest of her life, continuing to act as the local midwife and even as a horticulturist and educator. In her lifetime, Patty delivered 3,977 babies (with “only two difficult cases”) from the Ogden to Salt Lake City areas. She made an average of $2 per birth and continued her midwife duties until she was 85. In addition, she tended to her farm, and her prized “SessionsPlums” she developed are still sold on the Utah market to this day. Her son, Perrigrine Sessions, founded the City of Bountiful.

Patty died in Bountiful on December 14, 1893. Her life span covered almost

important to those outside of Utah, the legacy she left behind in the Salt Lake Valley is insurmountable. Not only did she establish a schoolhouse (the Patty Sessions Academy) and create her own plum species, she also ushered in an entire generation of new Utahns in a time of unknowns. She truly was one of a kind.

Interested in learning more about Patty Sessions? Come see her artifacts and ask the docents more about her at the Syracuse Regional Museum.

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+ COMMUNITY

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Sarah Willard is a senior honor student at Clearfield High School.

She is a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist representing the top .5 percent of seniors in the state of Utah.

In addition to Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment courses, Sarah has studied French, German, and American Sign Language. Sarah earned her CNA through the Davis Technology College.

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After high school graduation, Ty plans to attend Utah State University to study mechanical or civil engineering. He enjoys reading, fitness, and video games in his spare time. His favorite books are the Eragon series.

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+ RECIPES

THE GREAT BRITISH

BAKE OFF We tried it!

Bakers unite! A few of our staff decided to try some of the recipes made on the popular English show. We don’t know how many handshakes Paul Hollywood would give out, but we had fun baking these recipes that would be great for Christmas.

Jamie’s Chocolate Mousse Milkshake & Churros

BY JAMIE FINN

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Baker: Crystal Rappleye First thing, I binge-watched some Great British Baking episodes to get pumped. After reading over the ingredients, I Googled a few things to find out what they were and where I could buy them. I was able to purchase all the ingredients except the double cream (although it is available on amazon). I already owned a food scale, and that came in handy when it came to measuring according to the recipe. The mousse turned out to be the tricky part, mostly because it took patience to get the sugar to dissolve and the chocolate to melt. To my surprise, everything turned out. Paul would have told me my churros were a little underdone in the middle, but I would like to think I would have received a handshake for my chocolate mousse. Either way, everything was delicious, and I think I may be adding these recipes to our traditional Christmas-time sweets.

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For the mousse: 300 ml. double cream 4 large egg yolks 135 g. caster sugar 150 g. 54% dark chocolate, chopped 2 tbsp. orange liqueur For the topping: 150 ml. double cream 1 tsp. caster sugar 25 g. milk chocolate, finely grated For the raspberry coulis: 100 g. raspberries 1 tbsp. icing sugar For the churros: 30 g. caster sugar 90 g. unsalted butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. salt 160 g. plain flour, sifted 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 liter sunflower oil, for frying 150 g. caster sugar mixed with 1 tsp ground cinnamon, for dusting Make the mousse. Place the double cream in a small bowl and, using an electric hand whisk, whip the cream to soft peaks. Place the egg yolks in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Mix on a low–medium speed until pale. Place the sugar in a small pan with 1 tablespoon of water. Cook over a low heat until the sugar dissolves, then increase the heat and cook until it reaches 120°C/248°F on a sugar thermometer. Remove from the heat.

Turn the mixer speed up to medium and pour the sugar syrup into the egg yolks in a thin, steady stream. Increase the speed to high and whisk until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and cool to the touch.

Melt the chocolate in a medium bowl over a pan of gently simmering water.

Once melted, remove from the heat, stir until smooth, and leave to cool slightly. Fold a heaped tablespoon of the

whipped cream and all the orange liqueur into the chocolate, then fold the chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture with the remaining cream, trying to keep as much air in the mousse as possible. Spoon equally into 6 serving glasses; cover and chill for about 1 hour to set. Once the mousses are set, make the topping.

Whip the double cream and caster sugar together until the mixture holds soft peaks, then place the sweetened cream in the medium piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Pipe the cream on top of the mousse and sprinkle with grated milk chocolate to finish. Chill until ready to serve.

Make the coulis. Blitz the raspberries in a food processor, then sieve the pulp to remove the pips and leave a smooth purée. Stir in the icing sugar, to taste. Chill until ready to serve.

Make the churros. Place 240 ml. of water, sugar, and butter in a medium pan over a medium heat and heat until the butter has melted. Bring the mixture to boil, then immediately remove the pan from the heat, add the vanilla and salt, and tip in all the flour. Beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth paste that cleanly leaves the sides of the pan.

Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then using an electric hand whisk, gradually whisk in the eggs until you have a smooth, thick paste.

Spoon the mixture into the large piping bag fitted with the fine-toothed nozzle.

Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer (or large, deep pan) until it reaches 190°C/374°F on the thermometer. In batches, pipe the churro dough into the hot fat, making each churro about 10 cm. long (cut each length off with scissors or a knife). Fry for 3–5 minutes per batch, turning the churros as they cook, until golden brown all over. Remove with a slotted spoon, then set aside to drain on kitchen paper while you fry the next batch. Roll the warm churros in the caster sugar and cinnamon mixture to coat. Serve with the coulis for dipping, and the mousses alongside.

Baker: Ryan Spelts This Italian sweet bread, which translates as ‘golden bread’, gets its color from egg yolks, so use the freshest and best-quality eggs available. The trickiest part of this was converting from grams and milliliters to cups and teaspoons.

The pan was tricky to come by too, but the bread turned out great, with a slightly sweet, golden flavor with hints of citrus.

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Pandoro Sweet Bread

BY PAUL HOLLYWOOD

750 g. strong white flour, plus extra for dusting 7.5 g. salt 188 g. caster sugar. Caster sugar is slightly less granulated than table sugar and slightly more coarse than powdered sugar. The way to achieve it is to put the measurement in a blender and pulse 15 times.

15 g. dried active yeast finely grated zest of 1 orange finely grated zest of 1 lemon 225 g. softened butter, plus extra for greasing 100 ml. warm milk @ 100º F 3 medium eggs, preferably Burford Brown or other variety with golden yolk 2 egg yolks, preferably Burford Brown or other variety with golden yolk 3 tsp. vanilla paste Place the flour in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the salt and caster sugar to one side of the bowl and the yeast to the other side. Add the orange and lemon zest, softened butter, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, and milk. Start on a slow speed and mix to form a wet, sticky dough. Increase the speed on the mixer and mix for 10 minutes. The dough should now be a thicker consistency and adhere to the dough hook. If the dough is dropping from the dough hook, mix for a further 5 minutes or until the correct consistency is achieved. Lightly dust a work surface with flour and gently knead the dough.

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and leave until doubled in size. This can take 4 hours. For best results, leave overnight.

Grease a 750 g. Pandoro mold with butter. Tip the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface and fold in on itself a few times to knock out the air. Shape into a ball and place in the prepared tin, gently pressing into the corners. Cover and leave to rise until it comes to the top of the tin. This can take 1½–2 hours. Preheat the oven to 190° C/375°F. Uncover the Pandoro and bake for 35–40 minutes. Insert a skewer and test to see if the cake is cooked through. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then turn out and cool on a wire rack. Before serving, trim the base so it will sit flat on a serving plate and slice into thick horizontal slices. Rotate the slices and dust heavily with icing sugar.

Madewell Tart

BY MARY BERRY

Baker: Kristina Case This is a “great British classic,” according to Mary. For starters, I couldn’t locate jam sugar, so I substituted pectin. The different components came together easily, but I feel like during the baking is where it went downhill. The crust seemed like it has way too much butter, and the frangipane took much longer to bake than the recipe stated. Overall, the flavor was good but overly sweet, and while I had no soggy bottom on my crust, it definitely wouldn’t get top marks from Paul or Mary. It was fun to make though!

For the jam 200 g. (7 oz.) raspberries 250 g. (9 oz.) jam sugar For the sweet short crust pastry 225 g. (8 oz.) plain flour, plus extra for dusting 150 g. (5½ oz.) butter, chilled 25 g. (1 oz.) icing sugar (powdered sugar) 1 large free-range egg, beaten For the filling 150 g. (5½ oz.) butter, softened 150 g. (5½ oz.) caster sugar 150 g. (5½ oz.) ground almonds 1 large free-range egg, beaten 1 tsp. almond extract For the icing 300 g. (10½ oz.) icing sugar 1 tsp. almond extract pink food coloring gel For the jam, put the raspberries in a small, deep-sided saucepan and crush them using a masher. Add the sugar and

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bring to boil over a low heat until the sugar has melted. Increase the heat and boil for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully pour into a shallow container. Leave to cool and set.

For the pastry, measure the flour into a bowl and rub in the butter, using your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the icing sugar. Add the egg and 2 tablespoons cold water, mixing to form soft dough. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface to the thickness of a pound coin. Line a 23 cm. (9-inch) fluted flan tin and transfer to the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200°C/392°F. Line the pastry case with non-stick baking paper and fill with baking beans or uncooked rice. Bake blind for 15 minutes, then remove the beans and paper and cook for a further 5 minutes to dry out the base. Set aside to cool a little before adding the filling.

For the filling, spread the base of the pastry case with 4 tablespoons of raspberry jam. Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add the ground almonds, egg, and almond extract and mix. Spoon the mixture into the pastry case and smooth the surface using a palette knife. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C/356°F and bake for 25–35 minutes, until golden-brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely in the tin.

For the icing, sift the icing sugar into a bowl. Stir in the almond extract and about 3 tablespoons cold water to make a smooth, fairly thick icing. Place 3 tablespoons of the icing in a separate bowl and add a little pink food coloring gel to make a raspberry-colored icing.

Spoon the pink icing into a small piping bag fitted with a small plain nozzle.

When the tart has cooled completely, spoon the white icing on top and spread to form a smooth surface. Pipe parallel lines of pink icing over the white icing, then drag a cocktail stick through the lines (at a 90-degree angle to the lines) to create a feathered effect. Leave to set, then serve in slices.

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