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No on Aquatic Center Buy Local Thursday, November 18, 2010
By Kara Traveller Staff Writer
On November 2 citizens were able to once again voice their opinion by voting for various leaders and bonds. Some notable results in Utah County included wins for Mike Lee as a senator and Jason Chaffetz as a congressman. Although Morgan Philpot won Utah County with almost 70 percent of the vote, he was unable to beat Jim Matheson in the rest of the state.
Governor Herbert was elected by Utah County with 80 percent. The Alpine School Board member for this area is Paula Hill. Despite protesters, Judge Stoney was elected by 75 percent of the vote. One of the most significant votes in the area revolved around Eagle Mountain’s proposal of a recreation center. The bond was an opportunity for residents to decide if they were willing to accept an increase in property taxes to pay for a facility now. The bond was for $7
million to be paid back over a 25year time period. The count was 771 residents for the center, 2,197 against it. City Administrator John Hendrickson had this to say regarding the vote, “The City Council wanted the residents to have an opportunity to vote on the proposed aquatic center bond, since it would be their tax dollars used to repay the bond. The voters have made their decision and the city will not be moving forward with plans for an aquatic center at this time.”
of the Utah County Sheriff's office. Though it is a chemical that is not naturally grown as marijuana is, the drug spice is a type of synthetic cannabinoid, and it mimics the affects of natural marijuana. The base formulation of herbs known as spice are not the real problem, but rather the added ingredients which bring it up to the level of a cannabinoid, with that addition being a chemical that mimics a component known as THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is the main psychoactive ingredient in the cannabis (marijuana) plant and is the substance that gives marijuana its potency. Because THC is illegal, spice manufacturers lace their herbs with THC-type chemicals, which duplicate the affect of actual THC. Up until the passing of these ordinances in cities and counties across Utah, with the accessibility of the drug combined with the perception that it was not illegal to use it, there were many local teens getting away with smoking it. Due to the fact that it currently is not visible in drug screenings, there has been some great concern about how to spot misuse of the drug. A sampling of common behaviors associated with marijuana users will give an indication of what law enforcement as well as parents can watch for in spotting use of the drug known as spice. Some professionals believe that the use of spice can be more harmful because of the way individuals will metabolize it in their bodies as it is a synthetic, rather than natural, chemical. These professionals think that spice has the potential to be a bigger problem because it can cause more dysfunction than marijuana. It is more of an inhibitant, and users mistakenly assume that they cannot overdose on it. Another concern that McComber has about the drug is that it is the new "gateway" drug for moving into harder drugs.
Spice is a problem in Saratoga Springs to the tune of two-to-three incidents a week with persons driving under the influence of the chemical. This greatly concerns Hicken, as those individuals pose a problem not just to themselves, but also to other drivers on the road. It is a matter of public safety because many of the users will experience hallucinations and intoxication from the chemical. The county ordinance on spice states that a person is guilty of abuse of intoxicating chemical substances if they cause a condition of intoxication, inebriation, stupefaction, or the dulling of his or her brain or nervous system. It also states that they are guilty of abuse if they smell, inhale the fumes of, or otherwise ingest, any intoxicating chemical substance (Utah County Ordinance 13-11-1). Hicken indicated that the ordinances cover any sort of intoxicating chemicals whether they are traditional drugs or not. It is expected that State of Utah will pass new legislation in the spring to cover what the cities and counties are now putting into place, but because the process for legislation to get a new law passed takes such a long time, the smaller communities are taking it upon themselves to outlaw chemicals such as spice immediately. McComber states, "The North Utah County area is one of the leaders in the state in combating and fighting this drug. We are protecting our kids because it is targeted at teens. I am personally aware of several young men who have gotten caught up in this." He went on to say that, "We all need to be working together to combat this. Parents need to communicate with city officials and the police need to be reaching out to the community to educate them about the new drugs as they come out. We all need to stay on top of it."
SS City Council rules spice to be illegal
By Emily Zimmer Staff Writer In an attempt to stall the influx of a new drug on the market within city limits, Saratoga Springs City officials and the police department jointly passed a new ordinance which outlaws a drug commonly referred to as "Spice" The drug has been sold in smoke shops as an "Incense-type" product which has been allowing it slide under the radar of authorities due to the fact that there is no oversight on that type of consumer product. Despite the fact that drug users have attempted to say that their use of the substance is not against the law, their behavior while under the influence of the chemical has led local authorities around the entire state of Utah to take action and put a stop to the abuse as much as possible. The ordinance in Saratoga Springs follows closely on the heels of the one passed by Utah County Commissioners on August 31, 2010. City Councilmember Michael McComber, a member of the SMART Board in Utah County, which is a Drug Prevention Alliance, was responsible for bringing the initiative to the Saratoga Springs City Council. McComber had strong backing from Saratoga Springs Police Chief Gary Hicken to pursue the passing of the ordinance. Hicken had watched closely the developments in Ogden which led to an ordinance being passed in that city, and this past week he presented the initiative to Bluffdale City for their unanimous approval as well. Eagle Mountain City had the item scheduled for their Nov 16 City Council meeting, and the expectation is that their own ordinance will pass without opposition. Their ordinance will be identical to the one that currently is in place for Utah County, which they are already covered under, due to the jurisdiction
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A message from Mayor Love
I am frequently asked by residents what our city is doing to reduce property taxes and increase local resources. My response: “shop locally.” People always seem surprised by this answer and this has made me realize that our community likely doesn’t understand the power of buying from local businesses. When we shop in Saratoga Springs, it is not only convenient, but it makes a big impact. The money we spend within the city limits comes back to provide the services we rely on. Each time we buy locally for groceries, electronics, dry cleaning, dining out etc., 0.5% of the money comes back to the city to support city services. Sales taxes are used to help support many community services including police and fire protection, park and street maintenance, city planning, snow plowing and recreations programs, to name a few. When we buy locally we also help support our community businesses. Local businesses employ members of our community providing financial stability to our region. Local businesses recycle more of their money back into the city. Our schools, scouting programs and civic events have all benefitted
from support they have received from city businesses. Additionally, a strong local economy makes us a desirable location for future commercial development. I like to remind people that when we don’t buy locally, we are only giving other communities a financial advantage. Did you know that within the city are stores offering clothing, books, toys, electronics, party supplies, bikes, etc.? Residents leave our area looking for sit-down restaurants not knowing that we have Chinese, pizza, barbeque and Mexican restaurants all right here. Buying locally is very easy. Many local businesses will price match, just ask. Local businesses can source items you are looking for; again, just ask. Local restaurants are available to cater your parties or give you a break from holiday cooking; and they are a great source for holiday gift certificates. Also, when you shop locally you don’t need to gas up as frequently. I am asking you to make every effort to buy locally. When you buy in Saratoga Springs it makes a big difference for you and the great city we live in.
Eleven graduate from Saratoga Springs Police Department Citizen’s Academy
SS Police Department Press Release
On October 14, the SSPD celebrated with the graduation of eleven residents from the SSPD Citizen’s Academy program. The academy, which is conducted annually by the department, consists of classroom instruction, along with hands-on training to members of the community who reside, work, or go to school within the city limits. The program provides training in: SWAT, firearms, emer-
Mia Love Mayor, City of Saratoga Springs
gency vehicle operations, gang awareness/investigations, patrol operations, evidence, crime scene investigation, and much more. Nearly every graduate of the program expressed interest in applying for a position with the Citizens Assisting Police Services (CAPS) volunteer program. Graduates of the 2010 SSPD Citizen Academy program include: Brandon Waldron, Colin Curtis, Diane Snarr, Gabriella Salazar, Heather Rapp, Machelle Larue, Michael Simpson, Peggy McEwan, Scott Richardson, Spencer Clegg and Zarada Pikard.
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What do you think ? With flu season rapidly approaching The Crossroads Journal asked five people in our community, whose jobs put them in contact with the public frequently:
What do you think about getting the flu shot? “I don't get the flu shot, I'm a natural type guy. My grandmother had a bad experience so I'll take my chances. We do give a ton of flu shots here at Smith's. I do not discourage the flu shot, it's just not for me. That said, my wife will have our kids get it.” -Lance Link Pharmacist
“All my kids have had their flu shots. If there's anything I can do to spare them from getting sick, it's worth it. Plus, I trust my doctor completely.” -Erin McClellan Stay-at-home mom
-Lindsay Bryson Kindergarten teacher
“I think it's great. Zion's Bank believes heavily in healthy employees. A healthy employee is a happy employee and we want our employees to be healthy while working with clients. Zion's offers every employee the opportunity to get the flu shot at our health fair.” -Tony Child Zion’s Bank branch manager
-Will Edwards Pediatric physician
By Emily Zimmer Staff Writer
As the 2010 season came to a close following a first round, quarter-finals loss against East High School, Westlake Thunder's Head Football Coach Jason Walker expressed one sentiment above all others: "It was fun!" That's not exactly what you expect to hear from a head coach, but when you talk to Walker about his feelings towards his newly established team, it is clear that he has his players’ best interests at heart. When asked about his favorite highlights from the year, Walker said that "having a successful regular season, winning all the road games and all but one home game" all contributed to the fact that "the kids were having fun, and that is the most important thing." It was enjoyable for him to see them progress throughout the season and he expressed that by stating that it made him happy to "see how much fun they had, and that they saw for themselves how much fun being successful can be." Walker wanted to instill in his team a simple concept and told them that "hard work pays off and doing things the right way pays off." He doesn't disagree that winning making things easier and that it is preferable to win rather than lose a game, but he acknowledges that "winning is important. That is why we keep score. It
teaches competition, which is an important part of life." As the 2010 season started on the heels of a difficult first year, there was a lot of pressure from outside sources to change the way that the program had been run in the 2009 season. Walker and his coaching staff felt strongly that they were on the right path and they were determined to stay the course. "We wanted to stay true to what we run. We didn't listen to outside advice. We proved we were right and did things the way we needed to." The basic plan involved keeping things simple with "nothing too fancy, and sticking to the system." Though the team is young, with the majority of the 2009 varsity team playing as sophomores, they were able to compete against some strong teams in the region and come out ahead for all but one game during the 2010 regular season. Walker indicated that his favorite game of this past season was played against Timpanogos, when the seniors were honored following the game. The final score of Westlake 60-Timpanogos 20 helped greatly to overcome the difficult defeat by Timpview the previous week, which was the only loss that the Thunder suffered in regular season. The Timpanogos battle was a fun game and all the seniors were able to get game time play. There have been some college scouts coming out to watch several of the seniors this
past season, and though none of them have been offered scholarships yet, Walker has expectations that there will be some announcements forthcoming. The 2011 season will be starting up in the spring when football workouts commence. Anyone who would like to work out with the team is welcome to attend and participation is encouraged. Walker indicated that he would purchase more equipment if needed so that none of the students are left out of joining the team if they want to. There will be a more balanced ratio of players for the varsity team this next year as the sophomores from the 2009 team will be seniors in 2011. Walker has plans to keep up with the direction that began when those future seniors started in his program. "We will continue to get stronger; we want them to be working better in the weight room, and to continue to increase overall team speed and agility." The players are encouraged to do other sports in the off-season, and are required to do Track and Field if they don't participate in one of the other team sports. The reason for that is to keep their muscles toned, keep fit, and to stay in a routine. Walker feels that participating in a sports program helps the players to stay on top of grades and that by having a regimented schedule, they are better able to do so.
Choir is being formed to perform at the tree lighting ceremony on December 3. There will only be a few rehearsals. Marci Merrill, for more info at ticklesivories@yahoo.com.
Monday at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers. November’s activity will be on Nov. 22 at 5:00 p.m. Thanksgiving service project. Joyce 801-789-5593. For general questions, contact Carroll Johnson at 318-1595. www.emcity.org. All residents ages 55 and over are invited to attend, including those from Saratoga Springs and Cedar Fort.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Join the fun Thanksgiving morning at Eagle Mountain City's third annual Turkey Trot Run/Walk. Admission is free, registration beforehand is required. Online registration available through November 24. Event starts at 9am. Registrants will receive a free ticket for prize drawing at check-in. 2977 Saddle Rock Rd. (LDS Stake Center parking lot (about 4.5 miles). Prizes and free refreshments! Wagon rides will be given back to the start.
“I get the flu shot every year. I work with little kids and would get sick every year. But since I've started getting the flu shot, I don't get sick.”
“The short is, I love the flu shot. It is an effective vaccine to prevent a dangerous common illness. I do think it gets a bad rap because of the overuse of the word "flu," especially stomach flu. The flu is a respiratory illness. It is a common cause for children to be hospitalized during winter.”
Reflections on Thunder Football 2010 season Thursday, November 18, 2010
Westlake High School Wrestling Team huge yard sale fundraiser: Saturday, November 20 7am to 2pm at Westlake High School auxiliary east gym. Please come support the team. 2011 Miss Saratoga Springs Pageant. Applications can be picked up at the city offices during regular hours. Due January 31, 2011. The pageant will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011. Darcey Williams at 801-3626613. The Eagle Mountain Children's
Join us for the 2nd annual Saratoga Springs Christmas Tree Lighting. Monday, November 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the city Christmas tree located on the east side of the city offices. Music will be provided by the Vista Heights Middle School Choir and Lakeview Academy's Musical Express. Glenn Beck 912 Project Meetings are held two times or more a month at Talons Cove Golf Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. lomaleem@yahoo.com. Eagle Mountain area seniors Lunch Bunch 1st Thursday of the month and Dominos the 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. 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. (bring a $5 prize), and Bingo the 3rd
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First Baptist Church of Provo is sponsoring a weekly Bible study in Eagle Mountain Thursdays at 7 p.m. All ages. Rodak's residence, 3752 Navajo Dr. Brandon at brodak@gmail.com. Need a little extra for your Thanksgiving meal? 3rd Saturday every month, we will be giving away food & clothing from 10am to noon at Faith Community Church, 3535 Ranches Parkway. Accepting donations of winter coats and cool weather clothing which can be dropped-off at the church (call for times: 208-6511534).
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SS City Council Notes Thursday, November 18, 2010
By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer
October 26, 2010 The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present included Jim Miller, Michael McOmber, Cecil Tuley, Bud Poduska, Brent Call, Mayor Mia Love and city staff. Public comment A Harvest Hills resident stood and asked the city to have a back-up plan when civic events are cancelled due to bad weather (as the Harvest Festival had recently been cancelled). She noted that many people work hard to produce civic events; residents have booths and staff volunteers. She thought it was a shame that their hard work go to waste because of a rainstorm. She suggested that the city coordinate access to an indoor location or have an automatic back-up date in place. Policy items The consent calendar was unanimously approved. Proposed minor subdivision for Eagle Park located at approximately 1555 Centennial Boulevard; Peter Staks, applicant. City staff reported that the subdivision contained four acres of land and currently held a neighborhood park and access to Utah Lake. The land used to be owned by three people, but was now one parcel. Staff noted that no development was planned and that the land was being deeded to the Saratoga Springs Development HOA. The park has been a private
park for 10 years with public access to Utah Lake. The plans were unanimously approved. Proposed lease agreement with Hinkley’s Inc. City staff reported that the lease agreement concerned police vehicles being leased on a two-year basis. At the end of two years, new police vehicles would replace the older ones. The two-year lease agreement would keep maintenance costs at a minimum, staff stated. There was some discussion about the contract possibly having a prepayment penalty. Staff talked with the car dealership and agreed on a fee of $403 per month remaining in the lease if the city decided to purchase the vehicles outright. The contract was unanimously approved. Resolution No. R10-35 (10-2610): A resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement establishing the Jordan River Commission (JRC) and approving that Saratoga Springs be a member of such commission. City staff reported that the membership fee would be $2,155 annually. The fee was not planned in this year’s budget. Because of that, staff suggested some options: not joining the commission this year or pay a partial payment for the remainder of the fiscal year. Staff thought the city should have a seat at the table of the JRC. Mayor Mia Love suggested a wait-and-see approach to see if the commission really got on its feet. Councilman Cecil Tuley noted that since the city already had
$30,000 in unplanned expenditures since July, he thought it would be wise to wait. Councilman Jim Miller agreed, saying he didn’t want to throw money at something that might not function at all. Councilmen Bud Poduska and Brent Call agreed. A motion to consider membership in the JRC next spring was unanimously approved. Ordinance No. 10-17 (10-2610): An ordinance of the City of Saratoga Springs, Utah, creating a policy for the naming of public parks, buildings and streets, and establishing an effective date. City staff reported that eventually all city parks would be named. The proposed guidelines would help the process along. Councilman Call liked the idea of naming parks after subdivisions because the parks would be easier to find. McOmber disagreed. He thought subdivision names would lead residents in those subdivisions to a sense of entitlement over the park. He wanted to unify Saratoga Springs. Tuley thought the proposed guidelines were too restrictive. He suggested using a part of subdivisions’ names for nearby park names. Tuley was offended by another section of the ordinance stating that parks would not be named after living people unless they provided a large monetary donation towards its construction. Tuley concluded that proposed park names should be brought before the City Council one by one
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The Crossroads Journal and be considered on an individual basis. An initial vote on the ordinance failed two to three. A new ordinance was proposed by Tuley eliminating the “no subdivision name” clause and the “no living person” clause. This ordinance passed three to two, with Miller and McOmber opposing. Ordinance No. 10-18 (10-2610): An ordinance banning the use/possession/consumption/sale/m anufacture/distribution of synthetic cannabanoids, and other related substances within the City of Saratoga Springs and establishing an immediate effective date. Police Chief Gary Hicken stated that two years ago he didn’t know what “Spice” was. Now, he noted, the police department comes across the drug-like substance a few times a week. “Spice” impairs people much like marijuana. Hicken stated that this ordinance was a temporary one until the state passed statewide legislation banning the substance. McOmber thanked Chief Hicken for working quickly and taking a stand against the new gateway drug. The ordinance was unanimously approved. Proposed agreement with ICMA-RC. This agreement was unanimously approved. Proposed Cable Television Franchise Agreement. Assistant City Manager Spencer Kyle reported that Comcast was using public utility easements to provide service to customers. The agreement being considered is essentially a rental agreement between Comcast and Saratoga Springs for the land used, Kyle stated. The agreement proposed an increase in the franchise fee Saratoga Springs currently receives from each Comcast customer. Currently, Saratoga Springs charges a three percent franchise fee. The proposed agreement would increase this amount to five percent (this would increase the average cable customer’s bill by $1/month). Most cities charge the five percent franchise fee. McOmber asked if the franchise fee was simply another fee put upon
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the backs of the people. He thought the franchise fee should remain at three percent. The cheaper cable television was, he reasoned, the more people would be inclined to use it over satellite television. I like the fact that the cables are buried, McOmber concluded (referring to numerous unsightly satellite dishes on residents’ houses). Miller pointed out that in the agreement the FCC required Comcast to keep wait time to 30 seconds for customer service phone calls. It seemed to him that wait times were more often close to 30 minutes. The Comcast representative stated that his company tries to comply with all FCC guidelines but that the company does experience times of high call volume. Poduska agreed with McOmber, saying that economic times were tough and the franchise fee should remain at three percent. City Manager Mark Christensen warned the City Council that if revenues aren’t increased, then it will be that much harder to make things like the library possible. The City Council voted three to two to keep the franchise fee at three percent. Reports Mayor Love stated that she is continuing to work with others in planning the large 250-acre city center parcel of land. Poduska suggested moving the Harvest Festival into September in hopes of having better weather. He also encouraged the civic events committee to have a back-up plan for all civic events in case of inclement weather. McOmber reported that the Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce offered to help run parts of Saratoga Splash. He also said they were considering moving Saratoga Splash into July—again, for the hope of better weather. Mayor Love concluded the meeting by reminding City Council members that it was good to have healthy debate in meetings (referring to the somewhat heated discussion over guidelines to name public areas). She added that debate should always remain respectful to others and their opinions. The meeting was adjourned.
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Dotty lines AFI (American Film Institute) loves lists, and came out with one about five years ago: the best 100 movie lines of all time. Having run out of genres (musicals, thrillers, comedies, etc.), AFI has turned to some pretty shaky Top 100s: Top 100 heroes and villains, Top 100 scary scenes … and now we’re down to Top Lines. What’s left? Top 100 Hats? Before long, we’ll be watching “AFI’s Top 100 AFI Movie Lists” and know that the end of the world is nigh. Not that I’m complaining. I love lists more than AFI does. I take great comfort from lists. It helps organize the world. Heck, if I could spend all my time making lists, I’d never have to get any real work done. And as far as movie lines are concerned, count me in. Movie lines are pithy ways to recall the wonderful emotions of the viewing experience without having to recount the entire plot. Who hasn’t left a gathering early, only to say in perfect Schwarzeneggian, “I’ll be back”? Or stared down an opponent while declaring, “Go ahead, make my day”? I can have an entire conversation using only lines from Citizen Kane. In fact, I’ve got a friend who’ll swear that I can’t have a conversation without using lines from Kane. But while AFI is tallying the best lines, what’s to become of the worst? I say let’s give them equal time. Certainly, you have your “favorite” worst lines (and stop calling me “Certainly”), but here are mine, in no particular order: Planet of the Apes (1968) – Astronaut Charleton Heston is imprisoned on a strange planet
where apes rule. While being squirted by a hose, he screams out, “This is a mad house! A maaaad hoooouuuuuuse!” Nothing wrong with this line by itself – the marketing folks liked it enough to use it in the ads – but Charleton Heston yells it with such unbridled hysteria, you half expect him to add, “The humanity!” Species (1995) and Species 2 (1998) – Understated hilarity. In the first movie, “psychic” Forest Whitaker enters a gore-filled room of human remains, and surmises, “Something bad happened here.” Not to be outdone, Marg Helgenberg enters a similar room in Species 2 in which a husband and wife have been turned inside out. Her conclusion: “This isn’t good.” An alien is causing all the hubbub, and finally, hard-boiled Michael Madsen finds its lair, filled with hundreds of incubating eggs: “It’s the maternity ward … (pause for full dramatic effect) from Hell!” Blackboard Jungle (1955) – You know, if you go back long enough, almost every line in a movie can seem bad, i.e. dated, uncomfortably self-conscious, politically incorrect… One example from Blackboard Jungle has inner city schoolteacher Mr. Dadier (Glen Ford) having some celebratory champagne with his pregnant wife (Anne Francis). She’s worried about the pregnancy, but Dadier consoles her: “She’ll have your looks and my brains…” And that was supposed to be a compliment! Predator (1987) –Arnold Schwarzenegger, running from a killer alien, lands in muddy water. He climbs out, covered in
mud from head to foot, and the alien looks right at him and passes by. We even get a pointof-view shot showing what the alien’s heat vision sees, and Arnold’s mud is blocking the heat. Then Arnold looks at his mud-covered body and realizes what happened. End of story, right? Well, apparently they thought the target audience wouldn’t get it, so Arnold adds, “It couldn’t see me.” Oh, really? I always sorta hoped the alien would jump out, blast him away and say, “No, but I can hear you!” The World Is Not Enough (1999) – Every line uttered by “nuclear scientist” Denise Richards. Wait Until Dark (1967) –Audrey Hepburn, playing a blind woman, has been through the ringer. Her husband (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) wants her to be self-sufficient, and she proves she can be after thwarting three crooks, one a homicidal fetishist. When Efrem gets home with the police, his wife emerges, bloodstained and distraught. To make sure she’s developing her senses, he stands in the middle of the room and says, “I’m over here, Suzie.” The next line is everyone in the audience saying, “You’ve got to be kidding me.” Cocoon (1985) – Brian Dennehy, prepping the elderly folks who are about to be taken up by a flying saucer, tells them with earnest sincerity, “You’ll be students, but you will also be teachers.” Ugh. “And all the while we thought we were teaching Radio …” ***** Write to The Cinemaniac at mwnabhan@aol.com
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School Calendar Harvest Hills Elementary Nov. 18—3rd grade parent program Nov. 19—PTA Winterfest 6:309:00 p.m. Nov. 23—5th grade State Projects Fair 9:30-11:00 a.m. Nov. 24-26—No school; Thanksgiving break Saratoga Shores Elementary Nov. 24-26—No school; Thanksgiving break Sage Hills Elementary Nov. 24-26—No school; Thanksgiving break Lakeview Academy Nov. 18—“Fearsome Pirate Frank” drama production, 7 p.m. Nov. 24-26—Thanksgiving Break, no school Eagle Valley Elementary Nov. 186th grade family night Nov. 24-26—No school; Thanksgiving break Mountain Trails Elementary Nov. 24-26—No school; Thanksgiving break Pony Express Elementary Nov. 18—Dads & Donuts 6:307:30 p.m. Nov. 24-26—No school; Thanksgiving break Hidden Hollow Elementary Nov. 24-26—No school; Thanksgiving break The Ranches Academy Nov. 24-26—No school; Thanksgiving break
Vista Heights Middle School Nov. 24-26—No school; Thanksgiving break Dec. 3—Ballroom Snowball dance 3:30 at Oak Canyon High Rockwell Charter School Nov. 19—Choral concert 7:00 p.m. Nov. 24-26—No school; Thanksgiving break Westlake High School Nov. 15-20—Food drive Nov. 19-20—Swim at Davis Invitational Debate at Salem Hills Nov. 20—Thanksgiving Ball Stagg Dance for freshmen 8-11 p.m. Nov. 23—Girls’ basketball at Stansbury 3:30 p.m. Swim meet at Provo 3:30 p.m. Wrestling dual at Provo High 5:00 p.m. Nov. 24—Boys’ basketball vs. Spanish Fork at UVU 10:00 Nov. 24-26—No school; Thanksgiving break Nov. 29-Dec. 4—Drama Fall Show 7:00 p.m. Nov. 30—Choir Temple Square Concert Swim vs. Timpview at Legacy Center 3:00 p.m. Girls’ basketball at Tooele Dec. 1—Parent/Teacher Conference Dec. 2-4—Debate at Alta 2:00 p.m. Dec. 3, 4—Swim at Canyon View Invitational 3:00 p.m. Boys’ basketball vs. Maple Mountain 3:30 p.m. Girls’ basketball at Maple Mountain 3:30 p.m.
Bombay House
Thursday, November 18, 2010 By Kim Zebley Restaurant Review
Have you ever just felt sick of food or had the feeling that everything tastes the same? Lately I’ve had that feeling. I’ve gone to a few restaurants planning on doing a review but just left feeling… blah, like my taste buds were taking a long nap. I realized they needed a big resuscitation. I love a variety of foods, but I was in a slump. Friday night, date night, was fast approaching and I was hopeful that we could find somewhere with different flavors. When Friday came, my husband asked the usual question, “Where would you like to eat?” At first I drew a blank, but then I remembered a place I had seen in Provo called Bombay House. I asked my husband if he was up for the adventure and he said, “Yes.” We decided to go early as we had no idea what to expect in terms of Friday night crowds, and soon found out that was a good decision. We arrived at 5:00 and within 30 minutes they were packed. I had no idea Indian food was so popular. One of my best friends growing up was from India and I would often ask questions about her traditions. On a few occasions we did go to an Indian restaurant and I remember not really liking it. Maybe I was young, maybe my taste buds were immature, or maybe it just wasn’t very good. I’m not sure, but I know trying Bombay House’s food, I was pleasantly surprised. It was just the pickup I needed. The unique flavors brought my taste buds back to life. It was simple refreshment to my mouth that told all of my senses to wake up and experience the moment. The food looked different, it smelled different, and it tasted different. I ordered the Chicken Coconut Kurma, which is boneless chicken cooked with coconut milk, onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, cashew nuts and spices. This is served with rice. I also ordered the garlic naan, which is a tear-
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r o f s ’ t a h W nner? di Carrot Cheesecake
Did you ever want the best of both worlds? This award-winning dessert combines a simple carrot cake with an indulgent cheesecake. The result? A little piece of heaven to share with family this holiday season. dropped white bread baked in a tandoor (clay oven) with a touch of garlic. Our waiter said that the Indians start their meals with naan. The naan is served warm and is used to soup up the meal’s sauce. So that’s what I did. Delicious. My husband ordered the Chicken Makhani, which is boneless tandoori chicken cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, cream, cashew nuts and spices. You could choose how spicy you wanted this meal and he chose medium. For our drink we shared mango lemonade. Everything was delicious in such a new way. I really felt rejuvenated. The flavors were fresh, clean and unlike any other cultural food I have had. By far we both liked my husband’s choice the best because it had more depth of flavor, but I would order either one again, without hesitation. I hadn’t thought about my Indian friend or her customs for a while and as I was looking through the menu I was reminded of a certain Hindu custom. There was no beef or pork offered on the menu so I asked the waiter to tell me a little about these traditions. Sure I remember the basics, but he enlightened me quite a bit. He said that the reason cows are held in such high regard and are considered sacred is because Hindus believe cows are similar
to our mothers in that when a baby is weaned from his/her mother’s milk, he/she is then given cow’s milk. So the cow is a symbol of life, and thus honored as sacred. I know there is more to the belief, but that is what he shared. Pork isn’t offered because there are many Muslims in India and they don’t eat pork. Why don’t they eat pork? Well, I did some research and in summary it’s simply that Muslims believe they are forbidden, by Allah, to eat pork. Pigs are considered an unclean animal. I won’t go into that any further, but after all of my research about pigs and why they are considered unclean, I’m not so sure I’m a big fan of the other white meat either. So there you have it. Despite what Bombay House doesn’t serve, they do serve enough chicken, lamb, fish and vegetarian choices that you won’t even miss the beef or pork. I was very impressed with the service. Our waiter was helpful and friendly and was happy to answer all of my questions, as well as share a bit of the Indian culture with me. Prices range from $9.95 to $15.95 with many appetizers, soups, drinks and dessert options. Bombay House is open MondaySaturday from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. and is located at 463 North University in Provo.
1 pkg. 2-layer-size carrot cake mix 1 cup water 1/2 cup cooking oil 6 eggs 1/2 cup raisins (optional) 3 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 t. vanilla 2 T. powdered sugar 1 T. water 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 cup powdered sugar 3 to 4 t. milk
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour 10-inch springform pan; set aside. In large bowl combine carrot cake mix, 1 cup water, oil, and 3 of the eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Fold in raisins. Pour into pan. In another large bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in remaining 3 eggs just until combined. Slowly pour over carrot cake layer. Place cheesecake on baking sheet. Bake for 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours or until center is set (top will be uneven and center may fall slightly as it cools). Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Using a small sharp knife, loosen the cake from the sides of pan. Cool 30 minutes. Remove sides of pan; cool completely, and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a small baking pan with foil; lightly coat foil with cooking spray. In bowl combine 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and cinnamon. Stir in walnuts. Spread nuts in even layer in prepared baking pan. Bake 8 minutes or until nuts are lightly toasted, stirring once. Cool. In medium bowl combine 1 cup powdered sugar and enough milk to make of drizzling consistency. Spread walnuts evenly on cooled cheesecake and drizzle glaze over the top. Serves 16. Source: Better Homes and Garden Award Winner Casey Warrington
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By Emily Zimmer Staff Writer In only its second year of existence, the new Westlake Thunder Marching Band has achieved unprecedented success in competitive circles. The band director, Brek Mangleson, has been able to lead the group of mainly freshmen and sophomores to compete at a level which more established programs could be quite envious of. In the 2009 season, the Westlake band competed at seven competitions and they placed first or second each time in the 1-A division. That is an amazing accomplishment for a first-year program, and a solid basis for the continued success of the band's 2010 competitive season. Unlike most high school student competitions, the bulk of the band season takes place prior to the school year, starting and carrying into the beginning of November. Since the beginning of the 2010 competition season this summer, Westlake has placed in first or second in all but two events, which they still placed third in. Two weekends ago, they competed in Logan and placed first, as well as winning the Music Caption award. The Bands of America at Red Rocks competition took place in St George this past weekend, and the Westlake Band placed in third overall for their division. They competed against high schools from around the west as well as other Utah schools. Due to the increase in members of the band for the 2010 season, the Westlake team now competes in the 3-A class rather than 1A as they did in 2009. Mary Funk, a sophomore, was with the band when it started in 2009 and is now the Drum Major. She said that her favorite parts of competing with the band are "the music, the marching and the visual effects...and it's just awesome!" Mangleson's forward thinking for his band started back in 2008, when he was working at Lehi High School. He submitted an application for both Lehi and Westlake to attend the Rocky Mountain Marching Invitational, which is a prestigious invitation-only competition held at BYU each year. He had been hired for the 2009 season at Westlake and wanted to have the opportunity to take
his fledgling team to an event which would give them a great competitive experience. Though his request was initially denied, and he was told that they would not be up to the caliber required for the event, he persisted in securing an invitation for Westlake and was granted an opening. From that moment, the vision for his new team began to unfold. Not only did they place first in their division at that invitational, but they were spotted by a member of the Cotton Bowl Committee, who then invited them to play at the 2010 Cotton Bowl game. To be asked, as a 1-A division band in its first year, to play at a major bowl game is unheard of and Mangleson could not be more proud of his team. Unfortunately, there was not enough money available to take the band to such a prestigious event, so Mangleson requested an extension of the bowl invitation and was granted such for 2013. To date, no Utah school has ever been invited to the Cotton Bowl which makes the invitation that much sweeter for Mangleson. Due to the large amount of money expended in procuring band equipment, uniforms and travel costs, the band has turned to fundraising efforts to try and supplement the meager amount given to music programs by school budget guidelines. There is currently a deficit of funds for costs involved with the start-up year, as well the cost requirements for the current year that still need to be met. Additionally, the band is looking for ways to be able to compete in next year's competitions and to meet future requests for events participation such as the bowl game invitation. The band members and the booster club have been working hard over the last year to raise funds by participating in a March-a-thon, handling parking for the Pony Express Days Rodeo, working in concession sales for the Pony Express Days Concert, holding a Homecoming silent auction and organizing an Apple Sale. There are currently several fundraisers in the works for the band, according to fundraiser chairperson Laura O'Connor. Starting Nov. 15-30, the band students will be collecting orders for the Orange and Grapefruit fundraiser. For only $25.00, you can purchase a 20# box of either California Navel Oranges or Rio Star Grapefruit from
Texas. The fruit will be delivered on Dec. 9 and 10. The band also has a program set up for individuals to order from Sally Foster and Pampered Chef, in which a portion of sales are given to the band. Please visit www.thunderband.com for more information on this program. Mary Nelson is the current assistant for the band and she is also an alumni of the well-known American Fork High School Marching Band, which has been under the direction of John Miller for many years. Nelson knows what it's like to work with a quality program and she has chosen to be involved as assistant to the director at Westlake. She has high hopes for how the Westlake program will continue to progress in the coming years and states, "The band already has a good strong basis...As we continue to build, things will just keep getting better and better." One of the students on the Westlake team happens to be the grandson of John Miller and when asked how he felt about his grandson playing for another school, he commented, "Being a band director, I always hope that my kids and grandkids will be in an excellent program that is pushing the envelope in a positive way. The program at Westlake provides a positive atmosphere, excellence in all areas, and an amazing program." The students in the band are very dedicated to the overall success of the band, but they feel a sense of satisfaction for themselves as well. One of the few juniors on the team, Tanner Salle, expressed it this way, "I love being in the band because of all the excitement and fun! I love the music and the feeling it brings to the band members". As this competitive season winds to a close, Mangleson is concerned with gathering enough money to cover the $20,000 shortfall in the budget, but he looks forward to the future and what he expects to happen in the coming years. He states, "I'm pleased with the growth over the last two years. We have placed at every competition. The future outlook for the Westlake Band is very bright. I'm very proud of the students." For information on corporate sponsorship of the Westlake Thunder Marching Band, please contact Laura O'Connor at odog1247@yahoo.com.
Thursday, November 18, 2010 FOOTBALL Continued from page 2
Overall, the program will stay the same coming into the 2011 season, with some possible changes made in areas that are needed. One of the main focuses that Walker has for the next season is to "improve the players understanding of the game, to make sure there is a solid basis of basic football knowledge." He intends to do that by "talking about it and doing a lot of film studies." He feels that the biggest improvement that can be made to the program is to "improve how we deal with adversity. We need to do a better job of not letting it defeat us." He felt that the games where they trailed in points were the ones that they lost, whereas the games that they pulled ahead and stayed ahead were the games that they won. He wants the players to keep pushing through difficult moments in hard games so that they can come back out on top. He is certain that kind of persistence will serve the team well in the upcoming seasons. An important component of the team's success from the past season was the fan support. Walker hopes that the enthusiasm shown by the students, parents, and the community will continue. His implementation of retiring the #12 jersey and honoring the fans with that gesture will likely generate a strong fan base. Walker hopes to build up that program and find even more ways to get the community and student body involved next season. Community involvement is another subject that is on the Coach's mind as he looks toward building up the needed equipment basics, and making sure
that there are enough uniforms for all the students that want to play next year. Costs are high, and money given by the district does not cover all of the basic needs for the team. Many people mistakenly assume that all of the money collected at each of the football games goes directly to the football team, but that is not the case. The money generated goes into the General Student Fund which helps offset costs for all of the sports programs, not just football. That is standard procedure for all Utah schools, and the teams are required to raise many of the funds needed for the team. There are also the costs involved with participating in the summer camps, and the players are expected to raise that money themselves. They do that with some help from organized fundraisers, as well as working on their own. Most recently, the players have sold discount cards for local businesses. As the team searches for ways to pay for equipment, help from the community is sought and corporate sponsorships are often a source of revenue that is greatly needed. Walker indicated that Eagle Mountain City has held a golf tournament to benefit the team and there are other plans in the works for securing more opportunities to have local businesses contribute to the team. Any business that would like to sponsor the team can contact Walker for more information. Walker expressed that he is glad that the year was a lot of fun for the entire team and although the way it ended is a little disappointing, he has high hopes for what the players will bring to the table in the 2011 season and beyond.
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In October, SSPD Officers responded to several vehicle burglaries in the city. Due to the overnight extra patrols and the admirable efforts of alert residents who call police when they observe suspicious behavior, the number of vehicle burglaries is still relatively low. We still encourage all residents to contact police dispatch if they see people, vehicles, and other activity that doesn’t normally “belong� in the area. Officers are always willing to respond to calls for service where people acting suspiciously are involved. Residents are also asked to make sure they take all necessary preventive measures to prevent vehicle burglaries: 1. Lock your vehicle and arm the alarm (if applicable); 2. Remove all valuables; 3. Secure electronics and/or cash inside your residence. Never leave these items in a vehicle overnight; 4. Park your vehicles in well-lit areas. 5. Close your garage doors. Do not be a victim of opportunity. Case sampling for October, 2010: Rape - SSPD officers responded to the Sunrise Meadows subdivision on the report of a sexual assault that occurred sometime during the night on October 3. Witnesses state that there was a birthday party at the house. Most attendees were drinking alcohol. At some point after the party, the suspect forcibly sexually assaulted the victim repeatedly inside an interior room inside the house. Shortly after, a friend drove the victim to an area hospital and called 9-1-1 to report the incident. The suspect was later arrested and booked into jail. Prescription fraud - SSPD officers received a report of a 30-year-old female who had been drafting fraudulent prescriptions at many local pharmacies. The suspect admitted to having a prescription drug problem and alerted her physician to the fraudulent activity. The pharmacy was notified, and they, in turn, contacted our offices for a police report. The suspect was
charged with nearly thirty (30) counts of felony forgery. Moving truck madness - On October 7, SSPD officers responded to the Stillwater subdivision on the report of a dispute between a moving truck company, its driver and the homeowner. What started out as being a civil dispute between two parties quickly escalated when the homeowner brandished a firearm toward the truck driver. At some point, the resident, whose personal items were locked inside the vehicle, gained entry into the back of the semi by cutting the padlocks with bolt-cutters. The driver called police and officers immediately responded. After the investigation, the homeowner was arrested for several charges, including: disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and threats with a deadly weapon. Attempted propane theft leads to warrants arrest - Officers responded to the Summer Village subdivision on the report of three juveniles who attempted to steal a BBQ grill propane tank from another area resident. The victim called the police and told officers where the juveniles resided. One of the suspects initially lied about his identity, but eventually told officers his real name. Apparently, he was wanted for several outstanding warrants. He was taken to the Utah County Jail without incident. Domestic violence - An SSD resident was arrested at his home after officers received a report of on-going domestic violence. The suspect had allegedly struck his wife several times and threatened to kill her if she reported the criminal activity. The victim said she’d been the target of the suspect’s anger for several years; he’s also begun taking out his aggression on their children, as well. The victim said it’s been a very difficult decision to report the abuse, but it was necessary. The suspect was charged with multiple domestic violence violations, including a felony and several misdemeanors. Tasered - On October 10, a Sunrise Mead-
ows resident called SSPD to report a suspicious vehicle parked along 800 West. Upon arrival, the officer noticed two people sitting inside the vehicle. Both parties claimed to have been “just talking� and were “about to leave.� Alcohol was detected and the female driver was being investigated for DUI. During the interaction, the male passenger attempted to interfere with the arresting officers. A physical struggle ensued, and the man was ordered to submit to being detained. He refused and continued to resist the arrest. Subsequently, he was controlled by the use of an Electronic Control Device (Taser). Both parties were arrested for multiple violations, including: DUI, resisting arrest, obstruction and traffic violations. Felony warrants - On October 23, a Sunrise Meadows resident accidentally dialed 9-1-1 on a cellular phone. An SSPD officer responded to the area, and tracked the phone to a residence in the subdivision. The officer attempted to contact the homeowner and determine the cause of the phone call, but no one answered the door. An officer saw a man walking inside the house who was known to have several outstanding felony warrants. The man attempted to elude officers and hid from them in a cold storage-type room. Officers gave orders for the wanted man to exit the room, however he refused to comply. After several more attempts were made, officers made entry. The man refused to comply with the lawful orders to surrender. The officers could not see if the man had access to weapons, and because he would not show his hands or reveal himself, he was tasered by responding officers. He was booked into jail and charged with additional crimes. Theft of welder - SSPD Officers received a call from the victim of a welding unit. The machine was reported stolen in Draper last January. The victim said that he’s been watching a classifieds website for a
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Lakeview Academy Press Release Lakeview Academy Charter School's fall drama production, “The Fearsome Pirate Frank,� will take place on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. Here's a bit of information to whet your appetite about this fun production, directed by Mrs. Laura Garner. "Fearsome Pirate Frank� is the teenage heartthrob of every girl in Shakespearean England, even though he can't remember his lines for the life of him! However, when the actor playing Frank and his supporting cast, including prima donna Esmeralda, get kidnapped by real pirates during one of their productions, it's good-bye stardom, hello servitude on a real pirate ship crewed by real FEMALE pirates. Don't miss this swashbuckling spoof on the life of a pirate put on by students in 6th-9th grades, on November 18 at 7:00 p.m. performances and Other achievements have been taking place at Lakeview Academy, including a joint program for the student musical performing groups, Musical Express & Musical Express Jr., which boasts talented children from grades 1st 6th. This program was presented on Friday, November 12. Attendees enjoyed a show filled with singing and dancing to some of their favorite Disney songs and show tunes, directed by Amy Baldauf. Excellence in education is also at the top of the list at Lakeview. Beginning in September, thirty of the school's teachers began taking Gifted/Talented classes at the school
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through Utah State University’s G/T program. Lakeview is the first “entire school� (charter or public) in Utah to work to implement this training program. Each semester the teachers will be completing one of the four required classes and practicums offered through USU, which will take two years to complete. Each of the school's teachers will then receive an endorsement which will qualify them to teach Gifted/Talented classes. Teachers are already beginning to implement this information with the students they teach. Differentiated instruction (teaching to the needs of each student) is a very important part of Lakeview Academy’s Charter. Students enjoy many choices of activities to expand their talents and skills. Parent volunteers and current teachers head up many before- and after-school activities, such as clubs for Chinese, Spanish, crafts and scrapbooking, band, debate, robotics, sewing, and more. Kids wanting to be involved in various sports can choose from basketball, soccer, cross country, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading and skiing. Lakeview Academy premiered its first cross-country team this fall. Coach Francisco Alvarez had two runners, Kaden Riddel, a 7th grader, and Xitlally Alvarez, a 6th grader, who qualified for the Charter School Regional Championships. Kaden placed 4th and Xitlally placed 15th in the "City Academy’s Charter Chase" held October 23 at the Morris Reservoir Trailhead. Both events included grades up through high school. We are very proud of these students and Coach Alvarez’s successful season.
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EUREKA - The past, present, and future all combine when you teach your child to drive. Time winds down for a moment and your perspective becomes clear. This young person that you've loved so well and so long is crossing the threshold toward adulthood and independence, just as you did. It isn't difficult to remember being his age and taking that first step. Of course, every education costs something, and this one is no exception. With speed and traffic and teenage enthusiasm involved, driving instruction is not for the faint of heart. In a sense, it's ironic. You've held this child's future safely in your hands for years, and now, as he takes to the road, he holds yours. (Although I am not Catholic, each time I get in the car with my kid, I want to cross myself.) Not only do I see my life flash before my eyes, but his as well. I see the little person who watched me wide-eyed in the hospital the first night we met; I see the fine, responsible boy he is now, and the man he will become.
SSPD Continued from page 9 possible listing; eventually, the welder showed up for sale on the website. Draper Police asked that SSPD officers check with the seller to see if it matches the stolen unit. Officers made contact with the seller in the Lake Mountain subdivision. The suspect had the welder on his property and it was a match for the stolen machine. After verification was made, the victim was asked to come to Saratoga Springs, where the welder was released to its rightful owner. The suspect who was in possession of the stolen welder was arrested for felony theft. He was taken to jail without incident. An investigation as to whether the machine was stolen or possessed by other persons is ongoing. Texting while driving - Officers cited a 20-
On Sunday, my sixteen-year-old son and I drove an hour through the desert back roads to the town of Eureka. It isn't easy getting there. The drive can be downright scary with its winding curves through steep sage covered mountains. Yet, we survived with little more than a nervous twitch by my right eye. Eureka is an old place that time has left alone. There are abandoned, pioneer-era store fronts which have charming historic details despite the broken windows. A post office, several churches, two schools, and little else complete this mining town. My son and I loved it. I could make many comparisons between the trip to Eureka and living. The journey to the end of a good life often has many unexpected twists and turns. There are times when we sometimes wonder if it's worth the effort. Yet, those moments of futility or doubt are forgotten when we crest the hill and arrive at our destination. The reward of living well is always worth the price. The dictionary defines the word Eureka as "a cry of joy or satisfaction when one finds or discovers something valuable." It's a good name, isn't it? year-old man for driving while texting. He admitted to being in control of the vehicle and texting while driving. Other motorists noticed the vehicle, near Camp Williams, drifting into oncoming traffic, and swerving in-and-out of his lane of travel. He was stopped near Harvest Hills on Redwood Rd. Upcoming events/information: November is: winter weather driving transition time. Remember to be aware of slick roads and snowy conditions when the weather is bad. Keep in mind that SR-73 has recently been widened, along with Redwood Rd. There are many brand-new traffic signals, and intersections. This, along with the opening of Pioneer Crossing and Pony Express Parkway, will lend itself to a whole new driving environment this year. Please slow down, drive carefully, avoid distractions and arrive alive! Let’s have a safe winter.
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The Crossroads Journal
Thursday, November 18, 2010