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Community honors ‘Heroes’ By Hanna Hopkins Staff Writer Samantha Clark has had a lot of serious issues to deal with in her short five years. She was diagnosed and has been battling brain cancer since she was two years old. Then several months ago the Clark family faced another challenge. Not only did Samantha have surgery to remove a second brain tumor, but their home was seriously damaged in a fire along with most of their belongings. On June 1, Clark was honored as one of two Community Heroes during Pony Express Days. Clark was picked as a community hero because of the courage she shows in dealing with a serious disease. As an award recipient Clark and her family spent May 28-31 in downtown Salt Lake City. While they were away, new furniture, toys,
clothing and decor were brought into the home they are renting. Eagle Mountain partnered with local businesses to make the whole thing possible. The family was welcomed back by Mayor Jackson, volunteers and neighbors. Jackson was quoted as saying, "I know your family has had some tough things to deal with lately. I hope what has been done through this Community Hero award will be another step in making this new home more comfortable for you." The second Community Hero award recipient, Hunter Swindle, is also five years old and has Leukemia. He is the only child in his family. Knowing that he loves to hunt and fish, the city partnered with a tour operator in Alaska and other sponsors to provide him and his parents an adventure trip to Alaska for one week this summer. Swindle’s award was announced during the rodeo.
Running for shoes By Kara Traveller Staff Writer
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On Monday, June 14, a small crowd gathered to watch a Pony Express Rider make his stop at the Eagle Mountain City Hall. After his entrance, Mayor Heather Jackson unveiled a new statue that will be placed in a park along the Pony Express Trail. The statue, which Jackson explains is different in that it com-
memorates the riders of the trail, is called “Oath of the Pony Express.” She states that the members of the Pony Express Riders have to take an oath that they will not drink or swear, but will ride and do the best they can to win the confidence of others they come in contact with and the other riders. She remarks that those “are good values to emulate” and they wanted to portray that in the statue. The statue is a small version, “Phase I.” Jackson notes that a large
version will be placed in either Pony Express Park or Midvalley Park, depending on which is more developed when the statue is complete. That process, according to Jackson, could take six months to a year if all goes well. She announced at the event that they have been given $2,500 toward the statue from Zions Bank and she states they are “going to be aggressive” in getting the rest needed. The statue was created by Deon Duncan of Alpine.
In an effort to earn his Eagle Scout award, Santos Limon, Jr. of Eagle Mountain has organized a duathlon as a fundraiser to benefit Escalera. Escalera is a non-profit foundation that provides hope through education by building schools and providing better opportunities for learning. The money earned from the event will go toward purchasing running shoes for young women ages eight to 16 who attend a school in Chiapas, Mexico. The young women walk many miles to school in homemade shoes or sandals. Limon also thought the race would be good not only for the pub-
lic, but with the intention of helping out those boy scouts that need running or bike miles for their rank class advancement. The duathlon event is a five mile race and a 10 mile bike race held on Saturday, June 19. The trail runs from Bobby Wren Blvd. and Sweetwater Rd. and travels northeast to Porter's Crossing. Race time is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost is $12 for the general public and $4 for scout youth. This cost covers both the running and biking events. The top ten runners and top ten bike racers will receive a t-shirt. Participants can register on the city web page www.ealgemountaincity.org under events or the day of the event at 6 a.m. at the SilverLake Amphitheater.
City to issue cross connection fine By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
Saratoga Springs is now taking serious action in an attempt to discourage residents from using a cross connection between irrigation and culinary water systems. Earlier this month the City Council approved a $10,000 fine that could be issued to those guilty of compromising the city’s culinary water through cross connection.
The fine was proposed after last month’s outbreak of campylobacter, an infectious disease, which many believe is responsible for hundreds of people getting sick in the northern part of the city. According to the May 20 online update from the Utah County Health Department, campylobacter has been confirmed in 17 residents, with 333 probable cases also identified. According to the Utah County Health Department, campylobac-
ter symptoms can include stomach cramping, diarrhea, fever, with possible accompaniment of nausea and vomiting. Although many afflicted have the illness for only one-to-three days, for some individuals it may last up to a week. Those who are not getting better after three days are encouraged to visit their physician, and everyone affected is encouraged to drink plenty of fluids. Campylobacter is dangerous to those with a compromised immune sys-
tem. It also can be passed on from an infected individual, perhaps explaining why so many families were exposed. After finding that the city’s water was the common denominator in those afflicted, the city urged residents in the northern part of the city to boil their water until a the well’s water could be chlorinated. According to the Saratoga Spring’s June newsletter the water is still being chlorinated and is safe for drinking.
The newsletter goes on to say, “The City is also actively pursuing any illegal cross connections in the system.” It also urges residents who think they might have a cross connection to call 801766-9793 x206, and they will be happy to check it out for them. As far as the $10,000 fee, it has been reported that residents would in essence be given a warning, and if the cross-connection continues then the fine would be issued.
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What do you think ? During the summer most kids aren’t thinking about school, but their parents may be. Given that many parents in the area have a choice between public schools and charter schools, The Crossroads Journal asked residents:
What do you think are the advantages/disadvantages of charter schools versus public schools? “At charter schools the public funding is quite a bit less and there is no public transportation. Sometimes the libraries, gyms and cafeteria are smaller. The positives are smaller class sizes, and aides in every classroom, along with the teacher. Also, parents have a say on what curriculum will be used and what can be supplemented. Parents have more control over children’s education and can express concerns about teachers and they will be heard, meaning actions will be taken when valid concerns are expressed and are deemed necessary.”
-Jennie Brueck Saratoga Springs “Charter schools feel like a private school, without the cost. Also, because parents are in charge, teachers are held to higher standards. Parents who value a good education are willing to put effort into volunteering.” -Joel Peterson Saratoga Springs
The Saratoga Springs Fire Department is offering free Heart Saver CPR classes for the residents of the city. The class will be Thursday, July 22, from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Classes will be held at the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, 995 West 1200 North. Call 801-766-6505 to register. Class size is limited. Please register early.
“The positives would be smaller class sizes and more one-on-one attention from teachers. The uniform seems to help with better behavior; there is not as much worry about peer pressure. Also, there is better supervision in a smaller school, which creates a safer atmosphere. I have also noticed less swearing in the halls.”
-LeAnn Peterson Saratoga Springs
“I feel the quality of your child’s education, whether in a private, public or charter school, depends on the involvement of the parent.”
-Kodi Sanderson Saratoga Springs
“A positive for charter schools would be smaller class sizes. I like public schools because kids go to school with their neighborhood friends. I think children get as much out of education as they and their parents put in. Parent involvement is important.” -Sinika Swalberg Saratoga Springs
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Eagle Mountain area seniors’ want to thank everyone who furnished cookies, worked at the booth or bought cookies at Pony Express Days. They are holding the Lunch Bunch July 1 at China Isle restaurant in American Fork. A new activity is planned starting in July: Dominos the 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
There will be a craft class the 2nd Monday of the month in the basement of the city offices at 1:00 p.m., Bunco the 2nd Thursday at 1:00 p.m., Bingo the 3rd Monday at 6:00 p.m., a book club the 3rd Tuesday at Dragons and Fairy Tales at 5:00 p.m., MahJong the 3rd Thursday at noon (bring a sack lunch; drinks provided), and Canasta the 4th Thursday at noon (again, bring a sack lunch). An ice cream social will be held June 28 at 5:00 p.m. at the pavilion across from Palmer Park. For questions, contact Carroll Johnson at 318-1595. Information can also be found on www.emcity.org. All residents ages 55 and over are invited to attend the monthly activities, including those from Saratoga
Springs and Cedar Fort. UTAP is a program to assist eligible households with their monthly basic local telephone service. The program provides a monthly discount of $13.50 to low income/special needs customers on their primary landline only. A Link-Up credit is also available to discount 50% of the installation fee if the customer is approved within three months of phone installation. This program is funded through State and Federal funds and is now being administrated by the Utah Dept. of Community and Culture. To find out more information or to get an application, call: 1-800-948-7540 or check the website at http://housing.utah.gov/seal/a pplications.html
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EM City Council Notes By Sali Burningham Staff Writer
June 8, 2010 The policy session was called to order by Mayor Jackson at 7:14 p.m. with all City Council members present: Donna Burnham, Eric Cieslak, Ryan Ireland, John Painter and Nathan Ochsenhirt. Information items/upcoming events Mayor Jackson noted that recycling is now in effect in Eagle Mountain City. Information and schedules for pick-up are available on the city web site. Public comment Amy Duke of Golden Eagle Road expressed concern about the right-of-way on the unpaved section of that road. The road has a steep downhill section and drivers seem to find it difficult to stay within the speed limit. She asked that the city look at the intersection (where the road meets with Ranches Parkway) and try to improve safety. The mayor asked Chris Trusty and the sheriff’s office to look into the situation. Rusty Allen, the Pony Express Days rodeo ambassador, complimented the city for their efforts in making the first annual PRCA rodeo a great success. He was pleased to have served as ambassador, and thanked the city for doing a fantastic job. City Council/Mayor’s items All City Council members expressed their amazement at the dedication and intense participation demonstrated by city staff in the success of Pony Express Days, especially with the inclusion of the rodeo. Compliments went to all employees, with special emphasis to Angie Ferre and Adam Ferre. Cieslak encouraged citizens to be the “squeaky wheel” to get a little bit more on roads from a safety perspective, and to do it with respect and a “thank you” for what we have received so far.
(See Mayor Jackson’s comments below.) Burnham complimented residents who “showed up for the rodeo and came back for a second evening.” Ochsenhirt also encouraged residents to “keep the respectful heat on about the roads.” Painter shared that, as a new council member, he had felt some trepidation at the decision to have a rodeo with Pony Express Days, but everyone stepped up to make it a success. Painter also noted the diligence of the sheriff’s department who were tasked with the safety of residents. Mayor Jackson complimented staff who also felt the success of the events during Pony Express Days. She reported that she had again spoken with MAG regarding the widening of SR73. She learned that the original $6+ million (which had been cut from the budget) had included 12-foot wide lanes and a sound wall. She told them the city just wanted an extra lane all the way down to the crossroads and a double left turn lane into The Ranches Parkway without the extras. Jackson was told that $2.6 million had been “found” for a second eastbound lane. Eagle Mountain should have the lane and two left turn lanes by next spring. Jackson encouraged residents to send emails of appreciation for what is going on, adding, “We won’t have the Cadillac, but we’re fine with a Chevy.” Emails may be sent to the Transportation Commission, UDOT, and to Senator Ballantyne who has been pushing our cause. Recognition – Community Hero volunteers Kindra Jones, Wendy Lojik and Chad Rowley received certificates of appreciation from the city for their efforts on behalf of the Community Hero project. Rowley and a team of helpers spent hours putting together a backyard play set. Jones and Lojik stretched the
budget using great creativity in making a home of empty space. Presentation – Local Heroes Scholarship Kim Schultz presented a $1,000 scholarship to Hunter Buxton. Applicants must receive a recommendation from their principal that the student is an upstanding representative of the school. Schultz commented that there were many applicants who deserved a scholarship and the selection process was difficult. Hunter, with a 3.9 GPA, received the award as a junior. Consent agenda The consent agenda consisted of the minutes of the May 18 regular City Council Meeting, and an Out of Warranty Final Bond Release for Stonebridge. It was unanimously approved. Scheduled items Public hearing for an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Eagle Mountain City Development Code. This is a proposed new chapter of the Development Code specifically addressing small wind and solar energy systems. This code will promote various energy conservation uses while providing proper restrictions to protect neighborhoods, residents and city employees. Some facets of this ordinance include: • Description of and requirements for various types of power producers (e.g., windmills, solar panels); • Height and noise limitations and setbacks on property requirements; • Maintenance, operation, and safety requirements; • A limitation of 50 percent of the area on the front roof area for solar energy panels or collectors; and, • Procedures for permission to install a small wind or solar energy system. The public hearing was opened and closed with no public response and the time was turned
over to City Council for questions. Council members had questions to ask in several areas. Some of their concerns included those who would be prevented from participating because their home faces south and the ordinance limited installation to 50 percent of the area on the front of the roof. Councilman Ireland asked if he could make a motion to approve with changes that the council had discussed in work session. Councilman Painter queried the wording: “Must be flush and parallel with building...” stating that in order to get maximum sun exposure, some propping might be necessary. The 65 decibel noise limit was also discussed. Councilman Ireland then made a motion to approve with an effective date of July 1, 2010, delineating the changes. The motion, with changes, was seconded by Councilwoman Burnham, and unanimously approved. Public hearing for an ordinance amending Title 17.25 of the Eagle Mountain City Development Code. This staff-proposed Development Code amendment limits the size, type, and number of accessory structures in the Residential Zone. The Development Code currently does not address the size limitations of accessory structures on residential lots. Several structures have been built recently in the city that are larger than the primary residence. The proposed amendment would limit the size of the structures so that the house remains the primary structure on the lot. Some of the proposed changes include: • Size and height limitations; and • Approval - staff would be able to approve minor exceptions to the accessory structure standards. • Mayor Jackson opened and closed the public hearing with no one wishing to address the City Council. Councilwoman Burnham motioned to approve the ordinance as presented. Councilman Ochsenhirt seconded the
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It’s Time. There’s hope! motion and it was unanimously approved. Discussion regarding a resolution of the City Council of Eagle Mountain City approving the Horse Butte Wind Project Power Sales Contract between Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems and Eagle Mountain City. City Attorney Jerry Kinghorn presented the information on the Horse Butte project, which is a wind generator system located in southern Idaho. In order for UAMPs to maximize the opportunity to keep the power rates to the City as low as possible, the project is planned using a private party to construct the facilities. They will retain tax benefits of a non-profit entity, "Horse Butte Wind Farm I LLC," which is owned and controlled by UAMPs to operate the project and take additional tax benefits which can be sold. The non-profit entity would contract with UAMPs to sell all the generated power to UAMPs and the city would contract with UAMPs for the power supply to the city if they decide to participate. There is still a lot of ambiguity and missing elements that need to be resolved as the project takes form. This project may be something too expensive for the city to participate in, but the city is not required to participate until final numbers are decided and a final determination is made on the extent of our participation, if at all. The project is still in the planning process and will depend on participation of various entities and other states, but Kinghorn wanted to allow the council to become familiar with the various ramifications before the item is presented for action in July. City Council/Mayor’s business Cieslak reported that he had received comments from citizens regarding park equipment maintenance; a teeter-totter had fallen over. He also thanked the sheriff’s office for patrolling Nolan Park during Pony Express Days in response to concerns expressed by citizens. Burnham complimented Mayor Jackson’s efforts in barrelracing for cancer donations. Ochsenhirt thanked the mayor for participating in Pony Express Days Karaoke night, hosted by him. Painter mentioned receiving comments on problems with addresses when ordering on the internet. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05.
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SS City Council Notes By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer May 25, 2010 The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present included Michael McOmber, Jim Miller, Cecil Tuley, Brent Call, Bud Poduska and city staff. Mayor Mia Love was absent. Public comment A Harvest Hills resident stated that she was a science professor at BYU and interested in the apparent water contamination in May. She thought the culinary water supply should remain chlorinated. She also noted that the standard coliform testing often misses other potentially harmful microbes and viruses. Another Harvest Hills resident stood to discuss the city’s dissemination of information concerning the boil order for northern Saratoga Springs. He saw teens delivering flyers and thought at first that it might be a joke. At the time, he noted that there was nothing on the city’s website and no one answering the city’s phone line. He and his neighbors could not confirm the boil order until they saw the story on the late night news. City staff noted that improvements were being made in the event of another emergency notification event. Councilman Bud Poduska stated that he thought the city’s phone tree and block captain system on the whole worked quickly to disseminate information. A Sunset Haven resident asked when his subdivision would get a park. He said the park was planned two years ago, but nothing had been done. He requested a status report. Another Sunset Haven resident stated that he knew that impact fees
build the parks, but it was the long-term maintenance that costs the city in the long run. He said nearby residents were willing to mow for the first year or help lay sod. A Saratoga Springs resident said that he had received a letter of non-compliance from the city about needing to disconnect a check valve on his water supply. He complained that the City did not tell him how to fix the problem. He didn’t know what the city wanted him to do. City staff replied that each situation of non-compliance was different and he would need to have a professional help him fix the problem and make sure there was never a chance that anyone could unknowingly cross-connect the culinary and secondary water systems. Resident Gary Cameron stated that a city the size of Saratoga Springs should not hire a city engineer. He thought it would be wiser to contract with an engineering firm (as the city currently does) with more expertise. A Harvest Hills resident said it was a mistake for the city to scrap plans for a limited Mountain View Corridor on- and off-ramp into the Harvest Hills neighborhood. He was hoping the city could set aside the land for the ramps to be built in the future. An Aspen Hills resident asked if a frontage road could be built for Harvest Hills residents to access SR 73. He estimated that 500-1,000 cars travel through Aspen Hills each day as a quick way to get to SR 73 or to get to sports games at the Sunrise Meadows park. Policy items Ordinance No. 10-6 (05-25-10): An ordinance of the Saratoga Springs City Council establishing a civil penalty and a procedure for enforcement of the civil penalty for violation of the cross connection provisions of the city’s utilities ordinance.
Assistant City Manager Spencer Kyle reported that City Manager Ken Leetham had drafted the ordinance and that the City Council needed to decide on a penalty for cross-connecting the water supply. The fine suggested was $10,000. Councilman Michael McOmber noted that the penalty needed to be severe enough to be taken seriously. “I don’t ever want to see our city on the news again for water contamination; we are trying to build economic development,” McOmber stated. McOmber did note that he was impressed with how hard city staff worked to resolve the water issues. Some employees went 48 hours without sleep to get the job done. Councilman Cecil Tuley asked how the ordinance would be enforced. Police Chief Gary Hicken reported that if a cross connection is found, the resident would be given 14 days to correct the problem. If the resident is unwilling, then he or she could be cited. Poduska asked what would happen if a resident is cited, but does not pay the penalty within 20 days. Kyle stated that the resident would need to come into the administrative court and payment would be arranged, in installments if necessary. Councilman Brent Call said that he didn’t want a resident to go to jail because he was unable to pay the penalty. Tuley also added that there should be additional fines for multiple infractions and that language should be added to the ordinance stating that residents cross-connecting water supplies could be held liable for harm done to others from a contaminated water line. The ordinance was then tabled so city staff could refine its language. Discussion of proposed parking lot expansion at the City Marina Park.
Capitol Facilities Manager Mark Edwards reported that the jetty improvement project was coming in under budget and that the city was taking the leftover funds and improving the parking lot. “This will help meet our goal of providing parking for 50 vehicles with trailers,” Edwards said. Edwards also reported that the city marina plan also left an option of an additional ramp north of the expanded parking lot. A historic canal, however, was proving difficult to work around. Discussion of tentative budget for fiscal year 2010-2011. In the discussion of the city’s budget, department heads presented a prioritized list of projects to be included in the coming fiscal year. The Building Department reported a 240 percent increase in single-family building activity since the previous year. The department requested $2,000 in additional overtime pay. Staff also requested updated codebooks, additional training and certifications, and eventually, a new building inspector. Spencer Kyle suggested contracting out some inspection work before considering hiring an additional inspector. McOmber asked that each department requesting training or certifications make the City Council aware of which would be nice versus which are required by law. Jennifer Lindley, of the Recreation Department, proposed a new online registration program for youth sports teams. She noted that as the popularity of youth sports increases, she is having to spend many hours dividing teams, assigning coaches, reserving fields, etc. This new program would do all of the above as well as track scores and rank teams. The registration site would be paid for by a $1.50 increase in the participation fees. McOmber praised Lindley for the outstanding recreation program. He stated that he had heard many positive comments from parents. Mark Edwards then presented a
prioritized list of parks and trails projects. He noted that the highest priorities included those areas of the city where there were no improved open spaces or those neighborhoods where residents had been waiting a long time for a promised park. Edwards recommended that the first parks to be built included a park at Sierra Estates. This park contained 10 acres and would furnish additional soccer/young baseball fields for the city’s recreation program. The cost would be $1.6 million. The Dalmore Meadows park was also a priority and would cost $152,000 to complete. Lastly, a Saratoga Hills Park was recommended at a cost of $121,000. Trails were also discussed; those high on the priority list included the Israel Canyon Trail, the Harvest Hills Plat A native open space trail, and a marina lakeside trail. Edwards suggested saving some funds for bigger regional parks and sports fields in the future. Poduska suggested that the city should focus on giving some sort of open space improvements to as many residents as possible. Why expand some parks that already exist when some people have nothing, Poduska asked. There was extended discussion on how the city could stretch funds to improve as many parks as possible. Ideas such as using volunteers for labor and making improvements in stages were discussed. In the end, Edwards was instructed to get bids for the Sierra Estates Regional Park, a Sunset Haven park, Dalmore Meadows, and the Saratoga Hills park. Staff also prioritized road improvement projects. Those discussed included widening 400 North (200 West to Redwood Road), 400 East reconstruction, a county road extension, an 800 West reconstruction, and building a Harvest Hills secondary road. Southwest Commerce Drive and Riverside Drive were also discussed. The discussion ended and the meeting was adjourned.
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Wax on... and on Let me get this straight right off the bat: I don’t know the difference between karate, kung fu, taekwondo, jujitsu and sake. I know the participants wear comfortable-looking outfits with long belts (except maybe not in sake), they yell a lot, and, in the movies, do ridiculous looking flips that wouldn’t fool a real human, but look good for the cameras. However, if the movie tells me I’m getting one thing, but serves up another, I get confused. I went to see The Karate Kid with Will Smith Redux (that’s Jaden, by the way), and I don’t think the word “karate” ever comes up once the training begins. Jaden learns kung fu, which I suppose is the type of fighting everyone was doing in the ‘70s when it was fast as lightning, but it’s more than a little frightening that this might be false advertising. Oh, I understand irony. Like when GoodFellas are actually bad fellas. But calling this movie The Karate Kid? Isn’t this like calling a Persian an Arab? Anyway, Daniel-san… Wait a minute, there is no Daniel-san in this Kung Fu Kid.
Jaden plays Dre Parker, who, like Ralph Macchio, is forced to move with his mom to a strange place because if he didn’t, there wouldn’t be a movie. In this new version, mom goes to China, which is never really explained in the movie. Why China? Why not Japan? Or Los Angeles? Or Provo, for that matter? A simple line, like, “I’m sorry, Will Jr., but I didn’t ask my work to transfer me to China,” would’ve helped. The only reason I noted was, “There was nothing left for us in Detroit.” So the answer is to move halfway around the world. Wow. The economy is worse than I thought. Obviously we have no Mr. Miyagi, being in China and Kung Fu fighting. Instead, in a brilliant stroke of casting, we have Mr. Han played by the great Jackie Chan. But here’s Question Number Twelve, or whatever we’re up to by now: Why put Jackie Chan in a movie, then ask him to play a character who’s not Jackie Chan? Mr. Han is tired, annoyed, a bit humorless, and you keep wanting him to dance with Ninjas or climb a wall using a toothpick and momentum, but there’s only one scene where he employs JackieChaniness.
I don’t mean to pile on. The Karate Kid still works because the story is tried and true. Tried often. A fish out of water has to prove himself, after being relentlessly bullied. Can he win the final showdown, when so much is at stake? (What’s at stake, by the way, is pride. And a trophy.) So in that regard it’s like the original Karate Kid. Or Rocky. Hey, John G. Avildsen directed both those movies! And like Rocky, Dre’s life is “a million to one shot.” Or a billion to one. This is, after all, China. Here’s a bonus, though: This remake is about 15 or 20 minutes longer than the original. I’d be hard-pressed to describe what merited the extra running time, but that’s more entertainment bang for your buck, right? Kids should like it. Heck, I know people who like it better than the original. Jaden Smith has a good screen presence. And even though there are parts of the movie that might make you say “Huh?” you’ll probably find yourself cheering with the rest of audience. ***** Write to The Cinemaniac at mwnabhan@aol.com.
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Your fortune for the day… “Delicious food awaits you- at Pei Wei!” Yep, that’s what my fortune cookie read. Normally I try to avoid reviewing chain restaurants, but then I tried Pei Wei and knew I needed to make an exception. This is a great place if you are in the mood for a variety of Asian food. Pei Wei serves a diversity of dishes from China, Japan, Thailand, Korea and Vietnam. With all of the delicious choices, where should I start? This time I had the minced chicken with cool lettuce wraps, and Mongolian Beef. The wraps had a perfect combination of hot sautéed chicken, and crisp rice sticks, tossed with shitake mushrooms, garlic and water chestnuts. All of this, wrapped in a lettuce leaf, created a taste and crunch that no fortune cookie fortune could even begin to describe The Mongolian beef was not too sweet, but just right, tender and tasty, served over white rice with sautéed scallions, garlic and white
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Chicken Ranch Salad This recipe is one of my family’s summer favorites. The kitchen stays cool and the kids actually eat their vegetables! mushrooms. This dinner, and this Asian Diner, is definitely better than any fortune from a cookie! In addition to their regular menu, Pei Wei also serves spicy, vegetarian and gluten free dishes. There is quite an energy in Pei Wei, almost like an Asian marketplace, a bit of hustle and bustle with tons of friendly service. Pei Wei is an Asian Diner, that’s what they call it. So they may not serve the best Asian food you have ever taste, just like when you eat at an American Diner. It usually serves food that tastes really
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A Woman’s Write Lessons my mother taught me at 13 By Roxy Haynie Staff Writer
Thirty years ago…He collapsed outside the Tokyo embassy on a business trip and died a short time later. We learn this from a phone call during dinner. I shut myself in the bathroom and look at my face in the mirror. There are no tears, but my hands feel like ice, as though death has brushed up against me with the passing of my father. His casket sits in our living room the night before his burial. He doesn't look like the man I knew, the man who gave me a penny to sing him a song in the morning. But his hair is the same, it still has the salt and pepper curls I remember. He would have enjoyed his funeral. We Irish-Germans know how to throw a party, and we send him out in style. It's the least we can do for a man who had such a big existence. The days crawl by, and soon it will be Easter. Our family believes in tradition. To us, every holiday is special. Easter time means a corsage for my mother, and since my father isn't here to buy it, the job falls to me. No one tells me I have to do this, but I feel the responsibility just the same. My father didn't have life insurance, and it
took all my mother's savings just to fly his body home from Japan. We can't afford to heat our house. Instead, we turn on the oven in the kitchen to keep one small room warm. I know our situation is desperate, but I take the money I saved from picking strawberries and mowing lawns last summer. I go to the nicest florist in our town to find an orchid. It is large, the size of a salad plate, and flawless white. As I look at it, I know I've picked the right one. Just the kind my father would select. I take it home and hide it in the back of the refrigerator behind the milk. I do my chores for a few hours, but I worry. What if my mother discovers her Easter gift before I give it to her? I go back to the kitchen and move the corsage around, trying to conceal it with ketchup and pickles, but the clear plastic box is too big. I think of a better hiding spot, a place my mother would never look. I go to the basement and put the corsage in the old freezer. I run back upstairs and begin cleaning the bathrooms. Hours later, after all my work is done, I feel happy. I'm excited about the next morning, and while my mother is cooking dinner, I slip downstairs. I take the orchid out of the freezer. It's covered with delicate ice crystals and as I look
at it, the flower turns from white to black. I panic. I know nothing at all about corsages, but it's obvious that I've ruined this one. I have a few dollars left in my wallet, but it's too late to go to the store. I've let my mother down. She won't have anything this Easter. I sit on the steps and weep as though my heart is broken, as though my father is lost again. It's here that my mother finds me. She takes the florist box from my hands and looks inside. "Thank you, " she says, pinning the corsage to her t-shirt. "I love it." I look up, face wet. Her eyes are glittering and there's a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth. She doesn't say I'm stupid for putting a hothouse flower in the icebox. She doesn't lecture me for wasting the precious money. "It was beautiful, I can tell," my mother whispers, touching the orchid. "No one could ask for a better gift on Easter." Today . . .In that long ago moment, on the dusty basement stairs, I learned my first lesson about love. I learned that it doesn't come with conditions or restrictions. It's looks deep into the heart and lodges there instead of bouncing off the surface. Love is overwhelming and generous and forgiving. Thank you, Mama.
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Innovations Dance presents: ‘The Fairy Godmother's Version of Cinderella’
By Robyn Elyse Bos Paid for by Innovations Dance
Innovations Dance concluded their spring semester with a wonderfully unique rendition of the princess fairy tale: “Cinderella.” It was a wonderful night of darling choreography, standout performances, upbeat music and live narrations. Adding to the excitement and success of the evening was an extremely supportive and involved audience, packing the Lehi High School auditorium from wall-to-wall. Audience members, parents, dancers, teachers and staff were all impressed by the infectious energy of the show, the improvements the dancers have made in both technique and performance, and the creative combination of dance, music and theatre used to produce the presentation. Saratoga Springs resident Roxy Haynie, narrator and parent, states, "I had such a great experience working with everyone at Innovations Dance. This “Cinderella” production will always be special to me. I especially loved seeing the dancers perform. They were wonderful!" Act one opened with a heartfelt peek into the previously unknown perspective of the Fairy Godmother, acted out by Haynie. She told her story, looking back on Cinderella’s life from its beginning, including her own involvement in making Cinderella’s dreams a reality. Scenes included dances and characterizations that perfectly portrayed Cinderella’s past, her time spent as a slave in her home, and finally her encounter with the beloved and witty Fairy Godmother. Kim Pirente (Elite Company member and star of Cinderella) commented that "every little girl dreams about being a princess, but for one night I got to live that dream. It was so fun and I'm really looking forward to our next production." That night, dreams came true not only for her fictional character, but also in her own life. Act two commenced excitedly with Cinderella arriving at the ball. Pieces included lively party dances, sweet portrayals of first love, and a
romantic Viennese waltz shared by Cinderella and the prince. After Cinderella lost her glass slipper, the creatively choreographed, graceless Grand Duke paid a visit to Cinderella’s home, performing an adorable, comical solo. Bethany Foster (Elite Company member and Grand Duke) states, “I've grown more as a dancer and performer. My teachers told me to perform more, and in my role as the Duke I had a lot more fun dancing because I was more in character. Cinderella was a night to remember!” The revelation that Cinderella was indeed the prince’s love was enacted via beautiful and emotional modern and ballet choreography. “When we all get on stage and give it all we have, when we don't hold back and simply release everything, I can feel the pressures disappear,” states Erika Balter, Elite Company member. “All that matters is the emotion I'm putting into the movements. This semester has been great! I have loved all the jokes and times we’ve spent together. I love all the company girls and teachers.” Telling a story through dance, and requiring dancers to depict characters—new and unique characters—is a challenge that helps the dancers connect emotionally with their movement, the music, and each other. It is what sets Innovations Dance apart. Conclusively, it was a wonderful, joyous night for all involved. Performing a fairy tale where dreams come true creates sweet memories for dancers, yet being able to simultaneously fulfill dreams of their own is the bonus which etches those memories into their hearts. Taylor Haynie, Elite Company member and the young Fairy Godmother, reflected, "I enjoyed preparing for the show this year. It has been so much fun to come and work with my friends each week. I also loved having my mom as narrator. I'm so proud of her! The instructors are amazing and I love them all to death." What a magnificent night! Start reserving your seats for Innovations Dance’s Christmas production of “The Grinch;” it will be a holiday celebration the whole family can enjoy.
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