Syracuse Connection March 2020

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Women in Business Local women-owned businesses and their impact in the community

March 2020

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“Dark! The hollow voice cracked in alarm… Get Down! Seagulls never fly in the dark! If you were meant to fly in the dark, you’d have the eyes of an owl! You’d have charts for brains!”1

www.syracuseconnection.com ryan@connectionpub.com | (801)721-3762 PUBLISHER Ryan Spelts GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristina Case

My Jonathan-moment came on December 16, 1971, sitting in my ’65 Mustang. There was this girl in the passenger seat. I was comfortable with the term girlfriend. I’d even accepted fiancée!

But suddenly, a “hollow voice cracked in alarm”, there sits your wife! I’m too young to have a wife! I can’t possibly have a wife!

At that moment, “we” replaced “me”! May I share our financial path? You may relate.

WRITERS Annie Bommer Jeani Field Sherri Crowley Becky Grose Sarah Phelps Laurie Nichols Charlotte Wright Ryan Spelts Hailey Minton Syracuse Museum Volunteers Ann Park

During my undergraduate years, Jayne worked for the Regional Accounting Office of JC Penny in Salt Lake until the birth of our daughter. In 1976, she gave me a second princess. I worked for RC Willey while at the U. When my studies were drawing to a close, Willey’s management approached me, and asked if I’d be interested in becoming a permanent part. I elected to leave and seek a dental degree. There were four dental schools in Chicago. With the bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence ringing in our ears, we declared our independence from family and friends, took the profit-sharing earned at Willey’s, and moved to the Windy City, without a place to live, a job, or acceptance to school.

AD DESIGN Robert Dodd Abigail Rigby Crystal Rappleye

I grossly underestimated the cost of living. Within weeks, we had depleted all savings and the Willey’s package. Apartment costs were $300-$400 a month. In the winter, heating oil was as much. I graduated in 1982, with two more boys, another on the way, rich with school debt, and no retirement plan; Social Security credits excepted.

We deemed ourselves young; no worries!

EDITORS Hailey Minton Brittany Carroll

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Home in Syracuse, I began to practice dentistry. For the first five years, the economics of the day forced us to continue our borrowing pattern. Three additional children were added, seven by the time I reached 37. The retirement plan… still Social Security credits only.

To young adults and the newly married: Financial planners share the truth; Social Security is not enough! After all of our contributions are accredited, our Social Security package doesn’t come close to meeting our today-need. Thank heavens we invested in later years. Do as much as you can. Do it now!

The parallel is surprisingly the same with our city. In your mind, substitute the revenues generated from single-family residential property taxation for Social Security income. The city will have significant needs in the next twenty years, particularly in the replacement of aging roads and infrastructure. If we rely only on single-family residential taxation, the demands will far exceed the revenue stream.

We will be waving goodbye to RC Willey later this summer. They’ve been a loyal, decades-long, revenue partner. It’s time for our city to invest in new-found revenue and job resources if we’re to keep services affordable and of high quality. The council is about to present a general economic development plan. Please watch for this item on future city council agendas. We’d like to hear from you.

Michael Gailey, Mayor 1 Johnathan Livingston Seagull, Richard Bach, 1970, Simon and Schuster

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MARCH

The Connection Publishing Team Meet the people behind the pages of our magazines!

We asked our staff what they like to do when they're not working.

Ryan Spelts Publisher/Owner Melissa Spelts Owner Rhett Long Sales VP

"Mountain biking & rock climing."

Annual Easter Egg Hunt is next month! See page 8 for more details.

Hailey Minton Editor & Writer

CONTENTS 5

COMMUNITY Calendar of Events A look Back

Students of the Month

Vy Trinh Sales Leadership Kristina Case Graphic Design

CITY NEWS

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Our own Connection Publishing's Alaina Rupe is featured on page 23.

ON OUR COVER 16 Women in Business

Robert Dodd Graphic Design of Roy Connection, and Ad Design Abigail Rigby Ad Design

"Singing and playing my guitar!"

BUSINESS

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Melinda Hortin Sales & Social Media

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Questions or comments? ryan@connectionpub.com or 801-624-9652 Advertising: Russ Starker - 801-725-5882 Website: www.syracuseconnection.com 4 syracuseconnection.com | March 2020

Russ Starker Sales Alaina Rupe Sales Ann Park Sales & Writer

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Syracuse City Updates COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER

BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY

Question: Rumor has it that the city is building a new water tower. Is this true?

Answer: Yes, the city’s new culinary water tower is under construction right now (see photo below). It is located outside of the city.

It is going to be huge. We currently have a 1-milliongallon culinary tank there; the new tank will store 3 million gallons of treated, culinary water. At full capacity, it will be holding about 25,000 tons of water!

The existing 1-million-gallon tank will be re-purposed for use in our secondary water system (untreated sprinkler water). An old 100,000-gallon tank onsite has reached the end of its useful life and is being decommissioned.

The tank took months of planning and engineering and has a price tag of around $6 million, for which the council approved a bond last year. A combination of utility fees and impact fees are paying down the bond.

We anticipate that the tank will be complete and operational in early 2021.

Do you have a community question?

Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.

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Arts Council Update Calendar of Events March 23 Spring Fling Concert April 9-10 Auditions for Big Fish the Musical April 27 Back to the 80s Orchestra Concert June 8-27 Junior Theatre Summer Camp July 16-20 Big Fish The Musical Performances

Spring Fling The jazz band and choir will combine for the Spring Fling Concert on March 23, 2020, at City Hall. The orchestra will perform hits from the ‘80s on April 27, 2020. Look for notices on our website and on Facebook pages for more details.

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

Back to the 80’s Orchestra Concert The orchestra will perform hits from the ‘80s on April 27, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the new Syracuse Arts Academy North Campus amphitheater.

Big Fish the Musical Auditions for the summer production of Big Fish the Musical will be on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10, 2020. Visit our website www.syracuseutaharts.org for more information and to sign up. Performances will be held July 16, 17, 18 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Syracuse High School Auditorium. There will be a matinee performance on July 20 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets will be available on our website beginning May 1.

Junior Theatre Summer Camp Help your child develop their skills in acting, singing, and dancing this summer at our SCAC Jr. Theatre Summer Camp! Join us June 8-27 for 3 weeks of stagecraft, theatre games, and friendships.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Syracuse Community Center. Includes participation in the Saturday June 27 Syracuse Heritage Days Parade and performing that afternoon at Syracuse Heritage Days. Ages 5-17. Registration opens April 1 on the Syracuse City website or in person at the community center.

Employee Spotlight- Bud Higgins Syracuse Fire Department The city would like to recognize Bud Higgins from our Fire Department for his excellent work for Syracuse. Bud and crew were recently dispatched to a medical emergency when a resident became ill while cutting down a tree. The resident was transported to the hospital by the ambulance, and the crew stayed on site and finished cutting down the tree for the resident. It’s no surprise that when a patient needs assistance, he is there to help by trimming trees, shoveling walks, or doing any other task that may arise.

Thank you, Bud, for all you do!

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

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Public Works Update During this time of season, before the rain falls, we would appreciate your help to sweep the curb and gutters and dispose of any leaves, dirt, and debris into your garbage can. Keeping storm drain grates clear will improve the flow and quality of waters Keep storm drains clear! going to the Great Salt Lake. This will help beautify the city, create great curb appeal, and will allow “rain down the drain.” When fertilizing the lawn, please apply chemicals sparingly and follow directions accordingly. Don’t allow fertilizer to get onto the streets or into the curb and gutter. If this happens, please sweep up excess and dispose of properly. Thank you so much for making Syracuse City look appealing.

system and make repairs. It is recommended that you install your own shutoff valve and filter, if you don’t already have one.

Secondary water pipes and reservoirs will begin filling midApril. Please remember to close your valves to prevent flooding situations. This month is a good time to prepare your sprinkler

For updates go to: www.syracuseut.gov then GovernmentDepartments-Public Works-Streets

Road construction season is beginning. There are two city projects happening this year. There will be a roundabout at Bluff and Gentile and a road improvement project which includes portions of 2000 W, 1000 W, and Banbury Drive. Watch for more information as it becomes available on the city website. If you would like current updates on the status of road construction and any road closures, you may sign up with “Notify Me” on the city website. Be sure to select Public Works Construction Updates. You may choose to be notified by email, text, or both.

ROAD CONTRUCTION SEASON IS BEGINNING

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Parks and Recreation PICKLEBALL LEAGUES

Annual

Registration ends March 16th League Start Dates: Week of March 23rd Duration: 6 Weeks Where: Syracuse Community Center Monday Morning 3.0 Pickleball League: 9 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.

Cost: $25/Res., $30/Non-Res. Monday Evening 3.5 Pickleball League: 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $25/Res., $30/Non-Res. Tuesday Evening 2.5 Pickleball League: 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $20/Res., $25/Non-Res. Wednesday Morning 3.5 Pickleball League: 9 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.

Cost: $25/Res., $30/Non-Res. Wednesday Evening 3.0 Pickleball League: 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $25/Res., $30/Non-Res.

EASTER EGG HUNT The annual Syracuse Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Founder’s Park on Saturday, April 11, at 10 a.m. SHARP! Children 11 years of age and younger are welcome to participate. The Easter Bunny will be available for picture-taking with the children.

Accommodations for special needs children will be available.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help stuff eggs. If you are interested, please call the Syracuse Community Center at 801-614-9660 opt. 1

• BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Registration ends March 29 This program is for pre-kindergarteners (must be 5 before September 1, 2020) thru 9th grade. Cost: T-Ball, Coach Pitch, and Machine Pitch ($46); Minor/Major ($51); Jr. High ($56).

Registration fee includes a jersey and hat.

• LITTLE DANCERS (SPRING) This class is a fun introduction to dance.

Children will explore their movement potential as they learn a variety of dance with an introduction to ballet/creative movement.

No dance shoes required. Optional recital on May 16th Ages 3 - 5 Thursdays 10:15-10:55 a.m. or 11:00-11:40 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. 12:25 p.m.

8-week session for $45, begins March 18th and runs to May 14th (No class April 2)

FITNESS CLASSES FOR ADULTS OFFERED!  ZUMBA WITH ANGIE! Come see what Zumba can do for you.

Tues: 9 a.m. Sat: 9 a.m.

Thursday Zumba Tone: 9 a.m.

(Zumba Tone is cardio and toning all in one!)

Cost is $36 for 12 Class Punch Pass or $5/ class. First Class is FREE! What Are You Waiting For? More info at angiec.zumba.com

FREE ST. PATTY’S DAY ZUMBA PARTY Two Zumba Parties!

Saturday, March 14, 9:00 a.m. and Tuesday, March 17, 9:00 a.m.

Wear Green and dance like a Leprechaun!

 STEP IT UP! For more detailed information on all of the classes go to www.syracuseut.gov

RAPID DISASTER ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (RDAP) TRAINING Every 3rd Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Location: Syracuse Fire Station 1869 S. 3000 W. Syracuse, UT 84075 Class Cost: FREE!!

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Mon, Wed, Fri 9 a.m. -10 a.m.

Work your heart, muscles, and mind in this fun, energetic workout! All skill levels are welcome; we offer low and high intensity options for you to choose from. ​​​Find more info on Facebook at Syracuse Fitness Classes. $3 Drop-In, $20 for a 10-class punch pass, first class FREE!

 PUMP IT UP! Tues: 6 a.m.

Boost your metabolism and tone your muscles with resistance training. We provide hand weights and exercise balls, you just bring your own exercise mat. All skill levels are welcome; we suggest different options. Syracuse Community Center. $3 DropIn, $20 for a 10-class punch pass, first class FREE!

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Recognition Awards

Syracuse Financial Report Check out our citizen’s financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. It provides some history, performance measures, financial information, and news about our city.

Recognize Outstanding Achievements Build Stronger Relationships Inspire Future Success

Go onto our website at https://syracuseut.gov/ArchiveCenter/ ViewFile/Item/119 to view the report.

Have you ever wanted to be a part of planning for Syracuse’s future?

Recently, we have had an opening for one planning commission seat. Those appointed would be tasked with helping to plan for the city’s future and help looking at land development as well. Appointees of the Planning Commission will serve a four-year term and receive compensation for the reasonable expenses incurred in performance of duties as members of the commission.

If interested, please send a letter of interest to the city at sgreer@syracuseut.com before March 16th.

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Syracuse City Information

Key Community Contacts MAYOR

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

COUNCIL MEMBERS

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

Syracuse Library

Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.com

Located at 1875 S 2000 W in Syracuse.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone: (801) 451-1850

Seth Teague: 915-516-6423 steague@syracuseut.com

The newly expanded Syracuse Library is now open!

Passport Applications

SYRACUSE SERVICES

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

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

Applications can be found on the www.travel.state.gov website.

Application fees must be paid with a check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State. More info available on our website www.syracuseut.com/Passports

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

Fix-It Requests

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

We appreciate our citizens helping the city be aware of issues that need to be addressed throughout the city such as road repairs, street light/sign repair, park maintenance, water problems (culinary & secondary), garbage can pickup, code ordinance enforcement and even employee feedback. The city website is a great tool for providing us with notifications. The Fix-it Request link can be found on our home page by clicking on the REPORT A CONCERN icon.

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

Job Openings For a list of the current openings with Syracuse City, click on the 'Jobs' link on our main city page www.syracuseut.com

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

City Museum: 801-614-9674 Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 2pm - 5pm Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 West 1900 South Summer hours: Mon-Thurs-6am-8pm; Fri- 6am-8pm; Sat- 8am-12pm Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 South 3000 West

Parks & Recreation: 801-614-9660 1912 W. 1900 S. parksandrecreation@syracuseut.com Police Station: 801-825-4400 1751 South 2000 West Post Office: 801-614-9677 (Inside City Hall) Public Works Facility: 801-825-7235 3061 South 2400 West Utilities Department: 801-825-1477 Opt #2 Volunteer/Eagle Scout Projects: Tess Jones 801-614-9655 tjones@syracuseut.com Youth Council: 801-643-8996

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March Calendar of Events SENIOR EVENTS MONTHLY MOVIE Wednesday, March 11, 2020 @ 1 p.m.

(JUDY) FREE ~ Please RSVP THINK TUESDAY Tuesday, March 17, 2020 @ 10 a.m.

(NADA) FREE ~ Please RSVP BOOK CLUB Tuesday, March 17, 2020 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

FREE ~ Please RSVP LUNCH & BINGO Wednesday, March 25, 2020 @ 12 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Senior Medicare Patrol/ Medicare Fraud Suggested donation: $3.00/person Must RSVP by 10 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2020 BUS TRIP Saturday, March 28, 2020 (Leaves at 1:30 p.m.)

THE MUSIC MAN/Centerpoint Legacy Theatre $2.00/per person with lunch on your own! (Reservation required) SENIOR YOGA Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8 a.m.

Available for anyone aged 50+/$1.00 or 60+/$0.50

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PICKLEBALL Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Thursdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Adults/$2.00 or Seniors 60+/$0.50 PAINT BY NUMBERS Syracuse Community Center Arts & Crafts Room ~ Mondays March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

FREE ~ Please RSVP (You will purchase your own Paint by Numbers kit) AARP Driver Safety Course The AARP Driver Safety classroom course is the nation’s first and largest course designed for drivers 50 and older. You’ll learn proven safety strategies to help maintain your confidence behind the wheel, so you can make new memories

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on the road. Plus, you could get a great discount on your car insurance!

We will be offering an AARP Driver Safety Classroom Course here at the Syracuse Community Center on Friday, April 3, 2020. The class will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members, payable on the first day of class. To signup, please call the front desk at (801) 614-9660 #1. This class will be taught by Peter McDonough.

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

SCHOOL EVENTS SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL Mar 3: Dance Company Tryouts @ Main Gym 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Bon Voyage Concert @ Auditorium 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Mar 4: Dance Company Tryouts @ Dance Room 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Region Jazz @ Syracuse Auditorium and Choir Room 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Mar 5: Cheer Tryout Parent Meeting @ Dance room 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Mar 10: Dance Line Tryouts @ Main Gym 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Orchestra Concert @ Auditorium 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 11: Dance Line Tryouts @ Main Gym 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Region Instrument Solo & Ensemble @ Davis 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 12: Dance Line Tryouts @ Main Gym 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Mar 13: Wrestling Tournament @ Main Gym 2:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Mar 14: Wrestling Tournament @ Main Gym 6 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | AP Practice Exam @ 2200 Hall 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Morp Dance 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Mar 16-19: Choir Auditions @ Choir Room 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Mar 17: Officer Parent Meeting @ Cafeteria 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 18: Region Chamber Choir and Solo & Ensemble @ Layton 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 19: Band Pre-Festival Concert @ Auditorium 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 20: Band Party @ Band Room 4

p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 21: Drama play painting set party @ Auditorium, little theatre and dressing rooms 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 25: Cheer Tryout Clinic @ Main Gym 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Mar 26: School Officer Elections | Cheer Tryout Clinic @ Main Gym 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Kim Henson Peru Travel Meeting @ Room 1108 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 27: School Officer Elections | State Jazz Festival | Cheer Tryouts @ Main Gym and Small Gym 3:30 p.m.

Mar 28: State Jazz Festival | Retnal- Circle Games 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Mar 30 - Apr 3: No School - Spring Break CLEARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Mar 4: Region Jazz Band @ Syracuse Mar 5: Softball St. George Games | North Davis Band Concert 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 6: Softball St. George Games | Baseball @ Crimson Cliffs High School 1 p.m.

- 3 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Debate National Qualifiers 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar 7: Softball St. George Games | UDEO Dance Festival | Debate National Qualifiers 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Baseball @ Cedar Valley 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Baseball vs ALA 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Mar 9-13: Falcette Tryouts Mar 10: Training Choir Festival | Boys Soccer @ Northridge 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball vs. West 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Mar 11: Track and Field 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Brockbank Jr. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. | Improv Show 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Spring Band Concert 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 12: Golf @ Schneiter’s Bluff 12 p.m.

- 4 p.m. | Boys Soccer 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Choir Concert 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 13: SBO Elections | Baseball @ WX 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Debate State Tournament 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar 14: Debate State Tournament 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Mar 17: Baseball 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar 18: Vocal/Piano Solo & Ensemble Festival | Falcette Finale 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 19: Golf @ Remuda 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Boys Soccer @ Davis 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. | Softball @ Davis 3:30 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m.

Mar 20: Baseball 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Mar 21: Theater Region Individual Events

@ Weber 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Mar 23: No School Mar 24: Softball 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 25: Band Large Group Festival | Davis District Track Championships 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar 26: Golf @ Glen Eagle 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Baseball 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Boys Soccer 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Softball 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar 27: State Jazz Festival | Baseball @ Layton 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar 28: State Jazz Festival Mar 30 - Apr 3: Spring Break - No School SYRACUSE JR. HIGH Mar 3: Wrestling @ Syracuse 3:15 p.m.

- 5 p.m. | District Advanced Band Festival @ North Layton Jr High 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 4: Choir Concert @ Clearfield High 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar 7: AP Spanish Language and Culture Practice Exam 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Mar 10: Cheer Clinic 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. | Student of the month breakfast 7 a.m.

- 7:45 a.m. | Beginning Band Exchange Concert 12:45 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.

Mar 11: Cheer Clinic 6 a.m. - 7 a.m.

Mar 12: Cheer Clinic 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. | Symphonic Band-State Band Festival @ University of Utah 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Wrestling @ North Davis 3:15 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Mar 13: Wrestling Tournament @ Northridge High School 2 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Mar 14: Wrestling Tournament @ Northridge High 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Mar 17: Wrestling District Championship @ Syracuse High 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Mar 24-27: Choir Auditions @ SJH Choir Room 3:15 p.m.

Mar 25: Wrestling - District Tournament @ TBD Mar 30- Apr 3: No School - Spring Break LEGACY JR. HIGH Mar 3: Wrestling @ North Layton 3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. | District Concert Band Festival 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 4-5: District Concert Band Festival 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 10: District Concert Choir 5:30 p.m.

- 7:30 p.m.

Mar 11: Student of the Month Breakfast 7:15 a.m. - 8 a.m. | Track Conditioning Begins 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Mar 12: Wrestling @ Fairfield 3:13 p.m.

- 5:15 Mar 13: North End Wrestling Tournament 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Mar 14: North End Wrestling Tournament 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Mar 16: Wrestling District Tournament 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 17: Wrestling District Championship 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Mar 19: Legacy Madrigals Auditions 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Mar 23: No School Mar 25: Legacy’s Got Talent 1:55 p.m.

- 2:55 p.m. | Cheer Clinics 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | District Intermediate Band Festival 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. | DSD Spelling Bee 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Mar 26: Cheer Clinic 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | District Intermediate Band Festival 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mar 27: Cheer Tryouts Mar 30 - Apr 3: No School - Spring Break SYRACUSE ELEMENTARY Mar 13: Donuts with a Buddy 8:15 a.m.

- 8:40 a.m. | Kindergarten Round up 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Mar 23: No School Mar 26: School Evacuation Mar 30 - Apr 3: No School - Spring Break BLUFF RIDGE ELEMENTARY Mar 2: Dine to Donate to Chick-fil-A Mar 3: Class Picture Day Mar 4: Class pictures - Mon & Wed Preschool classes Mar 10: 5th grade Discovery Gateway 10:55 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Mar 13: Registration for 1st - 6th due Mar 23: No School Mar 26: 5th Grade Maturation Program 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Mar 30 - Apr 3: No School / Spring Break BUFFALO POINT ELEMENTARY Mar 4-5: A/C/D ILP Conferences - ACD Tracks Early Out Mar 11: Spring Photos A/D Tracks Mar 31: All tracks early out SAND SPRINGS ELEMENTARY Mar 4-5: A/C/D ILP Conferences Mar 9: Kindergarten Registration Week Mar 10: Class Pictures CD WEST POINT ELEMENTARY Mar 6: Kindergarten Roundup 2:30 p.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

Mar 12: Discovery Night Mar 18: Pizza with the principal 11 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m.

Mar 19-21: School Musical Mar 23: No School Mar 25: Picture Day Mar 30 - Apr 3: Spring Break / No School

LIBRARY EVENTS

CITY EVENTS Mar 10: City Council Meeting @ Syracuse City Hall 6 p.m.

Mar 23: Spring Fling Concert @ Syracuse City Hall 7 pm. - 8 p.m.

Mar 24: City Council Work Session @ Syracuse City Hall 6 p.m.

DAVIS COUNTY CAREGIVER ACADEMY A free series of six workshops that assist family and community caregivers in developing the skills needed to manage an in-home care environment @ University of Utah Farmington Clinic 11 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m.

Mar 4: Finding Caregiver Resources Mar 11: Building Caregiver Resilience Mar 18: Setting Good Care Boundaries

FUN THINGS TO DO! Mar 2: Registration Opens for the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival. Buy Your tickets to field trips, workshops, and the annual Dutch Oven Dinner. There are free workshops and programs, but those that cost and require registration start at $5 and go up to $80. For more information, visit www.daviscountyutah.gov/greatsaltlakebirdfest (the festival is May 14-17) Mar 11: Sphinx Virtuosi @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. buy tickets online Mar 14, 21, 28: Ranch Exploration @ Antelope Island State Park. Enjoy a guided exploration of the historic Fielding Garr Ranch. Meet at the ranch at 1 p.m.

Mar 14: St Paddy’s Day Run @ Ellison Park 6 a.m. Green pancakes for all who attend!

Mar 15: Sports Club of America Car Race @ Legacy Events Center Lot A. There is no charge to be a spectator Mar 21: Antelope Island Buffalo Run @ Antelope Island State Park 6 a.m. Choices of a 25k 50k, 50 mile, or 100 mile races available visit buffalorunadventures. com for more info | Women in Music by NEXT Ensemble @ Eccles Community Art Center 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. An all-woman ensemble playing music written by women. Cost $10. Students and children under 17 FREE.

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Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. - Story Time Mar 2: Speedy Meals with USU Extension 7 p.m.

Mar 6, 20: Play & Learn @ 11 a.m.

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+ A LOOK BACK

A History of History in Syracuse THIS STORY IS THE RESULT OF THE COLLECTIVE EFFORT FROM: ANNIE BOMMER, JEANI FIELD, SHERRI CROWLEY, BECKY GROSE, SARAH PHELPS, LAURIE NICHOLS, AND CHARLOTTE WRIGHT

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he idea of starting a museum in Syracuse began in 1987 during the bicentennial celebration of the United States Constitution. Don and Genene Rentmeister set up a display of community-related artifacts they had collected over the years. The exhibit was a big success and popular with the residents. The following year, during the Founder’s Day Celebration, now called Heritage Days, Don and Genene asked if they could once again display the items. This time, they were challenged by Mayor De Lore W. Thurgood to accompany the artifacts with a researched, unbiased history of the Syracuse area. This resulted in the creation of the Syracuse Historical Commission, which became an arm of the city government.

During a meeting in 1993, the members of the commission proposed creating a fundraising committee to finance construction of a museum building, and the Syracuse Museum Foundation was born.

From February 1994 until the beginning of 2000, monthly meetings and multiple fundraisers were held, resulting in the eventual creation and opening of the Syracuse Museum and Cultural Center in 2002. Cindy Gooch was the first hired curator at the museum. Under her direction, the museum’s day-to-day operations were supported by a dedicated team of volunteers.

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become a staple source of history for visitors and residents of Syracuse.

If nobody recorded history, fun and interesting tidbits would be lost forever. In Syracuse, there are many quirky things that have happened through the years. According to a statement on a plaque written by former Mayor De Lore W. Thurgood, during the bicentennial celebration of the US constitution in 1987, an “eagle emblem” was presented to Syracuse City by Brenda Newton, a former Soviet subject and KGB agent. Thurgood notes that “we know very little about Brenda other than, at the time, she resided near Kamas, Utah. She would not allow us to video her face and did not discuss her background. I suspect that the name she went by was an alias and that she was a subject of the Federal Witness Protection Program.” Though many of the events that happened during the bicentennial celebration were thoroughly documented, if Mayor Thurgood had not jotted this bit of information, no one would have ever known Syracuse’s small tie to the KGB. Information about the first pioneers to come to Syracuse is found in a letter written on July 2, 1910, by Syracuse Ward Clerk John A. Waite Jr. Three men, Joseph Bodily, David A. Kerr, and David Cook, all met at Waite’s home to discuss who was the first to settle the area now known as Syracuse. The consensus was that Joseph Bodily, who built a log home in Section 18 of HN-R2W SLM in the spring of 1877, was the first “settler.” The Joseph Bodily cabin burned down in the 1940s, however, there are some original adobe bricks from the structure that are on display at the museum. David A. Kerr and others came later in 1878. It was also decided that in 1876, David Cook was the first pioneer to plow a furrow and sow some grain. He was a teen at the time, and his family did not come permanently to the area until 1879. The first public building in Syracuse was a 25 x 40foot schoolhouse. It served as a meeting house, a schoolhouse, and a social center for many years. All settlers turned out to help build the structure.

In 1965, Cora Bodily Bybee tackled the project of compiling Syracuse history into a book. Her parents were Isabella Phillips Bodily and Joseph Bodily, the first official settlers of the area, so she wrote most of the history from first-hand knowledge. The next and most widely used encyclopedic history of Syracuse was published in 1994 by the Syracuse Historical Commission.

Its comprehensive contents cover the history of the area from 1820-1994. Much of the information gathered in these two books came from family histories written by the descendants and historic newspaper articles. The museum also houses a series of video-recorded oral histories done by residents in the 1990s.

Most information that gets recorded and kept at the museum today comes from newspaper articles and obituaries. They are kept in alphabetically and chronologically organized binders that are divided by family. The museum is always looking for more Syracuse history! If you or your family have something that is significant to the story of Syracuse, give them a call or stop on in!

+ COMMUNITY

Students of the Month SPONSORED BY THE WEST DAVIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND RENTMEISTER TOTAL HOME SERVICE

“West Davis Chamber of Commerce Award for Excellence�

In order to recognize outstanding students and athletes in Syracuse, the Community and Economic Development Department has developed the West Davis Chamber of Commerce Award for Excellence. This monthly award recognizes the outstanding performance of male and female students who excel in athletics, arts and/or academics. The individuals selected for this award will be identified by Syracuse City in partnership with representatives from the local recreation department, and local elementary, junior high and high schools.

Hallie Plane

Ty Richardson

Hallie Plane is a model student and a talented musician. She takes AP/Honor courses and is involved in the National Academic League (NAL). Hallie is in multiple performing groups. She plays piano and violin, sings, and is involved in Advanced Orchestra. Hallie is a member of the Syracuse Jr. High School HOPE squad and assists in school assemblies and lunch time activities. She is smart, quiet, funny, a great listener, and she is genuinely nice to everyone.

Ty is a student who is admired and respected by his peers and teachers alike. His ability to quickly learn and retain information, combined with his work ethic, make him a model student. Ty can work with anybody. He demonstrates a high level of empathy for others. He is a polite, nice, and responsible student who leads by example. Ty is very involved in soccer. He has been a peer tutor at Syracuse Jr. High School.

Ty is in the Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program at Syracuse Jr. High. He is very respectful and a hard worker.

Syracuse Jr. High School

Syracuse Jr. High School

Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.

-Albert Einstein

West Davis Chamber of Commerce and Rentmeister are our Student of the Month Sponsors. They pay for the $25 gift card that students receive for being selected as the Student of the Month by their school. Contact your school for information on how to qualify. Thank You!

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Women in Business INTRO BY RYAN SPELTS

We have the unique opportunity to spotlight some powerful women this month in our Women in Business issue. In my professional career, I have noticed something very valuable: if you put a woman in charge, things work out better. In every company I have worked for, women have been the glue who held things together; they were usually the standard by which other employees were judged.

I have always been inspired by amazing women.

I had an entrepreneur grandmother who had a hair salon and beauty school. My mother is an entrepreneur who is a wedding planner and florist. And so, I was delighted and felt privileged to spend time getting to know the women entrepreneurs and leaders who make up the Syracuse Connection's Women in Business Special issue. I was, at times, even moved by their stories.

One woman said, “I don’t know what to say about myself, I haven’t accomplished anything!”

I couldn’t believe my ears. She is an inspiring woman who runs a successful business and is someone who I look up to. I asked her to still be part of this feature because she could inspire the next generation of aspiring women entrepreneurs and leaders.

The cover photo you see, and the individual pictures of each of these women, were taken by Jason Hadley of Masterpiece Images. He was great to work with, and the photos are stunning.

I was looking for a way to make this photo shoot special and went to JCPenny on Riverdale to

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speak with the store manager, Allyson Pettingill.

I told her about the upcoming speical issue and asked if she would consider hosting our women guests for a fun night of beauty and photographs.

Allyson was excited about the event and loved the idea of honoring these great ladies. She said the timing was perfect because, for the first time in its 117-year history, JCPenny had recently appointed their first female CEO. She also mentioned that most of the staff and leadership in her store are female. They were the most gracious hosts.

Allyson brought in makeup artists from the instore Sephora and included hair stylists from the JCPenny salon in the festivities. They even brought in snacks for everyone to enjoy. A good time was certainly had by all that night! Vy, one of our employees who previously worked as a stylist, used her expertise to consult on the outfit details for the photos. We would like to thank each of these women for being willing to be spotlighted and give a big thank you to Allyson and her staff for being such fabulous hosts.

Over the next several pages, you will find the bios of each woman featured. Most of them are your neighbors, and you may know some of them. These women are leaders and examples of the best that we have, and we are honored to have them highlighted within the pages of this magazine.

Fashion, makeup and hairstyles provided by JCPenny's on Riverdale Rd.

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Deanne Argyle

Financial Professional

Deanne Argyle was a single mom working as a nurse at a hospital. She had goals of becoming a doctor and was trying to do something to get herself and her son in a better situation.

She was referred to a man, who later became her husband, to help her get more financially set. He told her if she got licensed, they could compensate her for her referrals to help her earn some extra money.

Within her first year, she saw the huge need to teach financial literacy. “I have never been thanked more than I have after helping other people get control of their finances.” She decided to forgo the medical career because she saw she could make a bigger impact by pursuing this one.

She sees people who are overwhelmed, and they think they are too far gone. “Anyone can change their situation, no matter how bad it it is… It’s never too late.” She said they need to become aware, educated, and empowered to know what they need to do to make a change.

Deanne is passionate about helping others make sense of the financial world in a simple way. Her biggest highs come from seeing fulfillment in a plan. “I get excited when I see people hit their goals!” She said it’s wonderful to see the burden lifted when her clients get out of debt. She also experiences a lot of fulfillment when she sees families at peace and financially secure after losing a loved one.

Some of her clients invite her to big life events because of how she has impacted them.

You can reach Deanne at deanneargyle@ gmail.com or give her a call at 801-628-2011.

She will help set you on the right track to achieve your goals. She can help connect you with the education you need. Some people want to get out of debt, others want to invest in rentals or make a plan for retirement.

Give her a call, and she can help you make a customized plan for which you will surely thank yourself in the years ahead. You can also reach her on Instagram @deanneargyle

“We live in a world where it’s pretty common for people to live paycheck to paycheck. There is more to life than that, and I want to help people make a change.” She recommends to everyone: create a habit of paying yourself 10% into savings before paying your bills. "You are your most important asset." She said it can be tough on her when she talks to someone, they decide to not do anything about it, and then something happens that could’ve been avoided.

I have never been thanked more than helping other people get control of their finances.I get excited when I see people hit their goals!

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“Unfortunately, our society’s standard of what chemicals to ensure that they are performing is acceptable from a customer service point how they should. This creates some downtime of view is fairly low. I wanted to do things for her clients, so she fills those down times differently with my hair clients.” This is the with things such as hand and arm massages, basis of the philosophy which guides Laura head and neck massages, and other comfortChristine in her business and the extras she inducing activities. Laura wants every client to puts in to help make her clients raving fans. feel like they are her only and most important Having more than 20 years of experience in client. hair care has taught her, primarily through personal experience, how to specialize in helping women who Laura believes have naturally curly hair. Having that the art of naturally curly hair herself, she has known the frustration it can cause hair care is never to get her hair to behave, so she fully learned has sought out the best in hair care and training to become a curly hair expert.

Laura has also developed her expertise through much research and study.

She believes that the art of hair care is never fully learned. She continues to study and do research. She attends ongoing training each year. One class that she is certified in, and continues to research, is Brazilian Blowout.

Brazilian Blowout is a hair treatment that puts a protective layer around each strand of hair, helping to reduce frizz and protect hair from damage.

When you combine a desire to go above and beyond with an unquenchable desire to learn all you can about how to best care for hair and skin, you get Beauty by Laura Christine. So, what are the extras she does for her clients?

For starters, she never double books. Often, when you get your hair done, your stylist will double book so that while your chemicals are doing their work, your stylist can cut someone else’s hair. Laura wants to keep an eye on the

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One of her secret ingredients in going above and beyond is the product she uses in her salon. She is the only provider of Jack Winn Pro products in the immediate area. These chemicals and products are significantly more expensive than much of what is used at most salons. She made the decision that this wouldn’t cost more, nor be an optional upgrade, for clients who are willing to pay more; she made it part of her standard of care. She believes in full service for everyone.

That is what you get with Beauty by Laura Christine.

“Laura Christine Norton is the best there ever was. She provides the royal treatment, gave my hair the pick-me-up it needed, waxed my eyebrows, massaged my hands, and had wonderful conversations with me throughout the entire time I was there.” Crysi Muhwezi

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Annette Judd

Judd Homes

The Magic Touch! to overcome those situations. Her husband That is the special refers to it as the magic touch, she calls it her ingredient in intuition or gut instinct. After several years of Annette Judd’s experiencing that touch, she has realized that real estate it is kind of her special talent. business. Annette The second part of her magic touch is the has been a real way she treats her clients. Her magic touch estate agent means that people are treated with respect since 2014. and honesty. She was taught by other realtors After graduating to never talk about the cost of her services High School in until the client has signed an agreement. She St. Louis, MO, later realized that it was crazy because that Annette joined the Air Force and became an would be one thing she would want to know air traffic controller. Annette then started before making a decision. She also says that a civilian career as an air traffic controller. most agents assume the consumer doesn’t It was a great job for her because she knew know anything about Real Estate. She says she wasn’t cut out for a desk job. She and she knows clients have usually bought and her first husband had 4 children and moved sold homes before. They are not clueless, so around quite a bit due to military service. she meets them where they are to ensure they She eventually landed in Utah and married have an expert on their team that can help Ryan Judd, who brought 3 kids of his own to them have the best transaction possible. She the table. With a bundle of seven, they keep custom tailors each transaction to the client’s very busy and love spending time together. needs.

When Annette left her I can say from personal position as an Air Traffic experience that Annette is Controller in 2016, she extremely kind and caring and was nervous about doing treats everyone with respect.

Annette's MAGIC real estate full time, but She is also intelligent, and she is super glad that she TOUCH is overcoming you can tell she is skilled at did. It has been one of the unseen complications her trade. Recently, she was best decisions of her life. and treating her elected by her community Over the years, as she clients with respect of West Point City as a City has built a business and Council Member. It is no doubt and honesty. developed a clientele, that her neighbors could sense she has continued to that same powerful yet kind learn and grow. Often in presence in her. If you are Real Estate transactions, looking for that magic touch in your next real unanticipated and unknown situations pop estate transaction, Annette is your magician! up. She has developed a knack of being able

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This Olsen family brings a new woman owned business to Syracuse! OsteoStrong uses their patent pending spectrum equipment, a system where members exude approximately 60 seconds of effort, one time per week, to strengthen their skeletal system. It is not a gym, diet, supplement, pharmaceutical, or medical treatment. It is a unique and strategic system that improves bone density, balance, athletic performance and lessens joint and back pain for individuals of all ages. The program uses a process known as Osteogenic Loading which delivers measurable results, unleashing physical freedom for its users.

she knew it would help to help the community significantly, and she was 100% on board!

Sacrificing time away from her family has been worth it when she sees the incredible results members are seeing in only two and a half months of being open! Stacie is a go-getter and ready to take We hope our children on this new challenge!

Opening the center in Syracuse is an opportunity for our community members to have access to a truly transformative experience.

Lives will be changed for the can see how awesome better and we will make the Heather Olsen has worn many this whole journey is, community stronger one hats! But none have been as and will continue to be! person at a time. Allowing rewarding as being a business people to live the life they owner! Heather and her want to live, pain free! Using husband have a total of 6 kids!

Osteostrong’s equipment for They run a trucking company 60 seconds one time a week, as well as the Syracuse is a natural way to trigger your body’s adaptive OsteoStrong Center! Being in this rewarding responses. You have to try it for yourself and industry is right where she has always wanted you can even take advantage of a free trial. to be! Seeing new faces walk through the Results can often be seen as soon as your door, and seeing their amazing results is so second visit. The great thing is it will help incredible! It has been so rewarding to teach any one at any age. It is called the ultimate our children that serving others is so much Biohack! more rewarding than working a normal 8-5 Sisters-in-law Stacie and Heather Olsen are franchise owners of this new center. Stacie is a mom of 3 amazing kids! She is a Military Wife. She has been a stay at home mom for quite some time. After hearing about OsteoStrong and how much it can help people,

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job. Growing our business and helping our community gain their independence back is the inspiration for us to do what we do. We hope our children can see how awesome this whole journey is, and will continue to be!!

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Maria comes from an extensive background of business and retail management. Maria’s husband, Tim, has been roofing since 1991 and founded Bear Creek Roofing Services in 2007. Tim was running the business at first, but Maria has gradually taken over the administrative side. She has worked hard to modernize and computerize. These efforts have made it possible for the company to grow. They have chosen to expand slowly in order to protect themselves and their employees. It’s very important to Bear Creek Roofing to keep their crews all year long and from year to year. This policy enhances the quality of their work. One of the first things Maria did was to keep Tim right on track with customer service. If someone needed to be called back that day, she made sure it happened, even if it was 8 o’clock at night.

Lots of contractors miss calling back on time, and she wanted their company to be different.

She added her customer service background to his knowledge and skills in the field. Tim believes in getting the job right the first time.

He says, “I’m your roofer. No one wants to see their roofer more than once, and if I do my job right the first time, you will never have to see me again.”

Maria loves her team, and it is important that all of her employees are successful and accomplish their individual goals. “Our experience sets our company apart.” At Bear Creek Roofing, they don’t hire salesmen who are compensated to sell you something you don’t need. All of the assessors are

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Lots of times, Maria works late at night when everyone is asleep. “It’s hard to be everything you need to be as a mom and run a business in a male-dominated field.

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Shannon Bass had spent 17 years of her career as a business manager for a private school when she was invited to be a director at the Marinello School of Beauty in Layton. This was her introduction into the beauty industry, and seeing the impact their services had on individuals led her to fall in love with it. She realized helping to improve a person’s body image is a unique opportunity to help people feel good about themselves. Eventually, she and her husband, who is a physician, started their own spa. They opened ReJuvU Day Spa in West Point in June of 2019.

As the Spa Director, Shannon’s philosophy is to be very inclusive and offer their employees benefits. “We structured our pay differently, and our goal is to be able to provide benefits, paid vacation, and sick time.” Once they get more established, they will add health benefits and profit sharing. Many spas pay commission, and if you’re not in an appointment, you don’t get paid. Shannon said they really want to create a lifestyle for not only the owners, but the entire team. They treat each other and their guests like family, and they are building their business upon relationships and results.

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resurfacing, hair removal, and tattoo removal. Their injectable services include Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, and Sculptra.

Microdermabrasion and chemical peels are also on the menu.

Have you ever heard of body treatments or body shaping? A body treatment is more for detoxification, like a wrap or a salt scrub to exfoliate. Body shaping is essentially taking a frozen block of clay to freeze fat cells. It takes several treatments in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle to achieve optimal results.

Massages (including therapeutic), waxing, facials, lashes, and brows are also on their menu of services. If you need any sort of body care, they have a myriad of options, including organic (Eminence Organics) and clinical (PCA and Lira Clinical) home care products to keep your skin healthy and youthful looking.

Knowing you'll fall in love with how you At ReJuvU Day Spa, improved self-image is feel after receiving a service, you can easily the main desired result for every guest to walk make it a part of your lifestyle. Affordable away with after a treatment tailored to their and competitive membership specific need. Sometimes, programs exist for services, that means brighter and including massages, facials, more youthful looking laser hair removal, and skin, hair removal in Shannon realized injections. unwanted areas, or a fresh helping to improve a Shannon credits her team for start with tattoo removal. person’s body image is the spa's success so far and is They also have a a unique opportunity to excited about the future and complete medical side, help people feel good the journey ahead as they including microneedling continue to grow through about themselves. and laser services, which helping their guests and their range from IPL, veins, team achieve their goals. skin rejuvenation, skin

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Alaina Rupe

Begin Rich

Hello. My name is Alaina Rupe, CEO and CoFounder of Begin Rich. I am all about Women Empowerment and helping entrepreneurs succeed. I believe that WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS; WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.

through dance and writing.

Those two things have remained passions of mine.

I help women entrepreneurs answer these questions: What is stopping you from reaching your dreams? Why can’t you surpass the $1,000 a month mark or $10,000 a month mark, and make it to that next level?

Right out of high school, I managed hundreds of employees for my day job, while also running my dance choreography company for which I traveled all over the nation. I even choreographed for teams in London, England - getting paid to do what I love.

RISING FROM ASHES Sacrifice is relative to your situation.

Becoming an entrepreneur at the age of ten, I began selling “otter pops” on hot summer days outside of dance studios and elementary schools, “sacrificing” my free time to work, and I loved it. At the age of twelve, I began working and teaching dance while Alaina's goal is to in school to help my family empower women pay for our mortgage, cars, to have the courage insurance, and basic needs.

to dream big and

While studying business at the University of Utah and opening a Real Estate Investment company, I fell even more in love with entrepreneurship, investing, and business. I knew I wanted to incorporate it into my everyday life - to not just run successful companies, but help others do the same.

I love knowing I am making a difference in someone else’s life by sharing my passions and

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