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Walmart’s aisles were full of excited children on Saturday, December 11. Not just because Christmas is close, but because 12 select children were asked to participate in the second annual Cops and Kids with the Saratoga Springs Police Department. The victim advocate for the City of Saratoga Springs asked kids who have had a hard year and could benefit from something special during the holiday’s to participate in the program. The day started at Del Taco where the families and officers gathered for breakfast. The group next headed to Walmart for some shopping. Both Del Taco and Walmart sponsored this year’s event by donating the food and money. As the children gathered, Sarah Daniel, a Walmart employee welcomed them and thanked the Cedar Hills Walmart for their additional donation to the program. The children were then paired with a police officer and sent to pick out gifts they could give their families and something special for themselves. Sgt Ed Christensen helped organize the event. "We encourage the kids to shop for family, brothers and sisters and mom and dad and even grandparents, and then if they have money left we want to them to treat themselves," he explained. One such family lost their
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father last year. The man was involved with the citizen’s police program and a father of three. His wife, Yolanda Lacayo, was very grateful for this opportunity for her children after a tough year. Lacayo described her feelings after receiving the invitation to participate. “It was amazing, after everything I was going through, this was a small miracle,” she said. It was especially exciting for her six-year-old daughter, who has had a special connection with police officers because of her dad. “She has been counting down the days. Today she woke up really early and was anxious to get going. She was really excited to spend time with the officers,” explained Lacayo. Chief Hicken believes the event serves a dual purpose. “We
really want kids to realize we are here to help them, versus what they see on TV. We’re trying to change the attitude of what police do. In addition we get to help kids do something they wouldn’t ordinarily do,” he said. The kids were excited and happily filling their carts and the officers seemed to be having equally a good time. Hicken was touched by the efforts of a boy who was very focused on getting things for his mother and siblings rather than himself. Overall the event was a success, Sgt Christensen would like to see many more to come. “We hope to make it an annual event, Walmart has been great to work with, we enjoy the opportunity to focus on kids in our community,” said Christensen.
800 North at Geneva Road on the east bank. The total connection is 7.6 miles long. The portion of the bridge across the lake is 5.8 miles and would be supported on bridge structures of approximately 150foot spans. The bridge would be built in two phases. The initial phase would consist of two lanes, one in each direction. At a later date
there would be an adjacent portion built, providing three lanes in each direction. The structure would be at least 35-feet tall, which would accommodate all sailboats currently on the lake. The center section of the structure would be 50-feet, clearance accommodating all sailboats in the sport class. There is a proposal by devel-
For those looking for a unique Christmas event to enjoy with family and friends in the days leading up to Christmas, there is a local group that is offering a new tradition. In celebration of the Christmas season, the Eagle Mountain LDS Stake is hosting a live nativity. Beginning on Tuesday, December 21, and continuing through Thursday, December 23, the public is invited to the free event which will be held in The Ranches. There will be live actors and animals for the performances and this unique production is sure to hold the attention of all ages. There will be three performances each evening on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The times for the performances will be at 6:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. and will run for approximately 20 minutes. On Wednesday evening, the 6:45 p.m. session will be narrated in Spanish. The location of the nativity will be in the Southeast corner of Nolan Park on the corner of Sparrowhawk Way and Golden Eagle Road. Parking is available around the park as well as the church lot. In conjunction with the live nativity, the group will also be hosting a gathering inside the
LDS Church building adjacent to the park on 7746 Sparrowhawk Way. Throughout the evening and following the last performance, there will be entertainment and refreshments inside the cultural hall of the church. The entertainment consists of live Christmas music and a Crèche display. Attendees will also be treated to free cookies and hot chocolate. Visitors are invited inside to warm up cold fingers and to enjoy the tastes, sights and music of the season. The organizers are asking for anyone who would like to display their personal Crèche at the event to please contact the event chairperson. In addition, volunteers are needed to assist with other areas of the event. Those who would like to be involved with hosting or crowd control may contact the event chairperson, Kelly Johnson, at 801-687-3094. There is also a need for cookie donations, so those who would like to contribute to that effort may also contact Kelly. There is hope from the event organizers that this will become an annual tradition for the residents of Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs to enjoy during the holiday season. They invite you to bring your family and friends out for an evening of free entertainment that is close to home.
Comment now on future bridge
By Kara Traveller Staff Writer
The State of Utah wants to know what residents think about a proposed bridge to be built over Utah Lake. The bridge would connect Saratoga Springs to Orem at Redwood Rd (SR 68) north of Pelican Point on the west bank to
oper Leon Harward to make the bridge a toll bridge charging a $3 toll for each bridge crossing. Controversy surrounding the bridge varies from cost to environmental concerns. The Utah Valley Earth Forum, the Sierra Club, Friends of Great Salt Lake, the Utah Waterfowl Association and the Bonneville School of Sailing and Seamanship held a joint news
conference in November stating the bridge would lead to increased pollution of the air and lake as well as the loss of a recreational jewel. For residents who would like their voice to be heard, now is the time to comment. The state is taking the public's opinion from now until January 2. Comments can be made at http://goo.gl/6s0UW.
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“Our favorite tradition is getting together with our family. We have the kids and grandkids over for the traditional dinner which includes the green jello salad! The kids open a present of pj's and then wear them to bed.”
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“We go to different families’ homes every Christmas Eve to have dinner and read stories about the Savior. Each of the family members, including the children, read a story or have a part to read.” -John Weaver Saratoga Springs
Eagle Mountain area seniors are holding a Lunch Bunch the 1st Thursday of the month and 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. (bring a $5 prize), and Bingo the 3rd Monday at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers. December’s Christmas Party will be held Dec. 27 at 5:00 p.m. Reservations must be made by Dec. 9 to Eutona Dixon at 801-789-3181, choosing chicken or steak. There is no charge. For general questions, contact Carroll Johnson at 3181595. 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. First Baptist Church of Provo is sponsoring a weekly Bible study in Eagle Mountain Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. During the study led by Pastor Russ Robinson of FBC Provo, Randy Alcorn's book Heaven will be read and discussed. All ages are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served immediately
afterward. The study will be held at the Rodak's residence, located in the Ranches, 3752 Navajo Dr. (across from the fire station). Please contact Brandon at brodak@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments. On Saturday, December 18, (3rd Saturday every month), Saturday Grace will be giving away food & clothing from 10:00 AM to Noon at Faith Community Church, 3535 Ranches Parkway, next to Great Clips. Saturday Grace-Eagle Mountain is always accepting donations & volunteers (call for info: 208-6519950). Westlake Community Church invites you to join us for a Christmas Eve Service Dec 24 at 7:00 pm at 1298 N Redwood Rd in the Smith's shopping complex. Please join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Westlake High FCCLA off to a great start Thursday, December 16, 2010
By Eric Wilcox VP of Public Relations At the beginning of the school year, students at Westlake High School were encouraged to join clubs and extra-curricular programs. Today, with about 40 members, Westlake’s FCCLA chapter is actively involving students in activities and service projects. With over 200,000 members nationwide, Family Career and Community Leaders of America is a national organization that promotes personal growth and leadership. Focusing on Family and Consumer Sciences, FCCLA has national programs such as Career Connection, Community Service, Families First, and the Power of One. These programs can be an opportunity for students to prepare for a career and future responsibilities and to participate in service. Westlake FCCLA’s 10 officers and about 30 members have already held fundraisers and chapter activities, publicizing FCCLA in the school. In September officers ran a bake sale, raising nearly $300! Money raised went directly to the Great American Bake Sale, a national campaign that fights childhood hunger. Recently, members helped with the
“Cooking for a Cure� fundraiser, where proceeds went to juvenile diabetes research. The chapter has had fun in an opening social and activity where they have learned more about FCCLA. More events are planned, including a holiday event. Westlake FCCLA and Choir will hold a Christmas Jars fundraiser, where we will collect small donations from the school’s students to aid needy families in our community. The club will also have an activity involving the neighboring middle school. In February, all members are encouraged to compete in STAR Events. STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events is a competition where FCCLA members all around the country do projects and service related to Family and Consumer Sciences. If successful, members have the opportunity to go on to state and national competitions, as did one Westlake Student who won gold in Chicago last year with her Illustrated Talk. STAR Events provides recognition and scholarship opportunities. Westlake FCCLA is excited for this upcoming year and hope that the community can be involved as well. FCCLA is a great program for students to be involved in, and can encourage students to be motivated in actions that can benefit our society.
level of competition. Williams is a cancer survivor and his story was featured on American Idol. Although he did not make the top 24 contestants he did receive national attention and exposure. He is a Saratoga Springs resident. According to his bio, his interest in music started at the
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Westlake High School announced their picks for this year’s Sterling Scholars. As with high schools around the state, Westlake chose one student in each of the ten categories in an effort to recognize outstanding achievement by a senior student. According to Shawnae Rasmussen, this year’s scholar for the Speech and Drama category, the process included an interview, as well as a written essay, which, along with the student’s transcripts and ACT scores, made up the application. In being named as a Sterling Scholar, all ten Westlake students have received a full year scholarship to Utah Valley
University. However the process doesn’t end here. In February the students will compete at Timpview High School, in a semifinal competition. In March the highest ranked 195 student scholars from around the state will compete in an effort to become the state’s Sterling Scholars, a process that may enable students to earn scholarship money to most the schools in Utah. Cheryl Rogers is the director over the Sterling Scholar program at Westlake. She will spend the next couple of months helping the local scholars compile a portfolio to be shown at the future competitions. These competitions will also include interviews, as well as performances of the student’s capabilities in their cho-
sen subject matter. All students will be judged on three categories: Scholarship, worth 50 points; Leadership, worth 25 points, and Community service/citizenship, also worth 25 points. Westlake’s Sterling Scholars for the 2010/2011 year are as follows: Shawnae Rasmussen — Speech and Drama Hunter Buxton — Music Taylor Eaton — Math Cameron Beecher— Social Sciences Hannah Shawgo — Science Kassy Guerra — Visual Arts Spencer Trotter — Foreign Language Celso Pulido — Family and Consumer Science Laura Ashley — Trade and Technical Education Matika Jones — Dance
age of six. Williams spent time performing in local talent shows and playing in roles such as Tiny Tim in the Off-Broadway musical, “A Christmas Carol.� He also became a songwriter and pianist, writing and composing his own music. In addition Williams has earned numerous accolades for
songwriting, most notably taking part in winning the John Lennon singer-songwriter competition. Currently Williams is a busy vocal teacher, working with nearly 70 clients. Williams has also spent time working on a charity peace project for the Children’s Hope Foundation. He has been
signed by the national Tri-Mind Entertainment music label. His first single, “Fly,� was released last month, an album will follow next year. Williams can be followed on facebook.com/justinsconcerts, twitter.com/justinsconcerts, or www.JustinWilliams.com.
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Justin Williams is an up and coming music star. He recently appeared on the 2010 season of American Idol where he wowed the judges and made it to the next
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By Sali Burningham Staff Writer December 7, 2010 Following the defeat of the lobbyist contract at the last council meeting, a special work session was called for Monday evening, December 6, wherein Mr. Freemyer again met with the City Council to clarify the terms of his contract and discuss some of the adjustments requested. At the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 7, at which all council members were present, Mayor Jackson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked for public comment. Public comments Nikki Wickman read a letter of opinion that residents would have sufficient access to transportation with existing roads and the completion of 2100 North, suggesting that the funds for the Freemyer contract be kept and used for local roads. Bryce Bitter commended the council for turning down the lobbyist contract at the last meeting and expressed disappointed that the matter was back on the agenda for the current meeting. He suggested investing the money for the lobbyist contract over the next twenty years and pay cash for the freeway at that time. City Council/Mayor’s Items Burnham commented favorably on some community activities: the Turkey Trot, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Santa on the fire truck, noting the “sense of community” established by these activities. Painter expressed appreciation for the 69th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the veterans who
defended our country. Ochsenhirt again encouraged citizens to be careful on the roads and to urge their neighbors to do the same. Ireland suggested a pause to give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy and expressed his love for the City of Eagle Mountain. Mayor Jackson choked up mentioning her grandfather who was present at Pearl Harbor, and reminded residents that a local Utah National Guard member recently died in Afghanistan. Consent agenda The minutes of the November 16 City Council meeting, a final payment to Skip Dunn and Sons for the Centex completion project, and final plat for Eagle Mountain Professional Suites Plat A (Direct Communications) made up the consent agenda. A motion to approve the agenda was received, seconded, and passed unanimously. The 2010 audit was also accepted, along with the 2010 Bond Election Canvass Report. Scheduled items Motion to reconsider a Consulting and Lobbying Agreement. Since the Lobbying Agreement did not pass at the November 16 meeting, it was required that one of those voting “no” make a motion with an appropriate second if the contract was to be reconsidered at this meeting. Mayor Jackson called for a motion and, following a long pause, Councilman Celaya motioned to reconsider the agreement with Councilman Painter seconding. A vote was called and Council persons Burnham and Ireland voted “no.” With three “yes” votes, the motion carried and allowed the next item to be considered. Approval of a Consulting and Lobbying Agreement between Eagle Mountain City and Allen Freemyer.
Mayor Jackson opened with, “We do not need that road today, but we need to be prepared in order to get it in the future,” adding that a land swap will be required in order for a freeway to be built in the future. Council members Painter and Ochsenhirt appeared to be in favor of the agreement, with Painter, now having studied the proposal, commenting that he understands the steps involved in obtaining a freeway. Ochsenhirt added that transportation bills renew every six years and are funded with gas taxes, and “we either spend the money and get our names on the list or stay where we are now.” As written, the new agreement would continue Freemyer’s relationship with the city, with a 60-day written notice of termination by either party. Mayor Jackson called for a motion and Painter moved to approve the agreement with Ochsenhirt seconding. Jackson called for questions, and Councilwoman Burnham asked if grant seeking was included in the cost of the agreement. Jackson answered that Freemyer had offered to identify grants and allow local people to complete the applications and do the footwork. City Administrator Hendrickson reported that the city is looking for grants in three specific areas: water, increasing or improving water reuse systems, and electrical projects. Jackson reported that Freemyer was willing to work for $5,000 a month and not include the $1,000 a month fee for grants if the city so elected. That suggestion was considered with some reservations, and it was decided to set a $375 hourly rate if Freemyer was asked to assist in grant seeking. Councilwoman Burnham, who did not attend the Monday night meeting,
The Crossroads Journal still had doubts; and Councilman Ireland was of the opinion that there were formulas by which the government operates and that Eagle Mountain would benefit in time through growth and need. The final motion called for payment to Alan Freemyer in the amount of $5,000 per month to lobby for transportation funds, plus $375 hourly if called upon to assist in grant seeking, and a 30-day written notice of termination by either party. Mayor Jackson called for a vote and the motion passed 3-2 with Burnham and Ireland voting “no.” Resolution approving the Eagle Mountain Business Incubator Development Program and related guidelines. The resolution will provide incentives to economic development and encourage new businesses within Eagle Mountain City. The BID program will offer office space for businesses selected to the program. They will be provided basic phone and internet services at no cost, as well as access to critical multimedia tools, information, contacts and other services. Participants will also have access to shared resources: a reception area and conference room, copy and fax equipment, audio visual equipment, a break room, and private offices, cubicles and light assembly/manufacturing areas. The city has already received notices of interest to participate from several companies, as well as commitments from other entities offering support and resources. Burnham Councilwoman motioned to adopt the resolution approving the program and guidelines with square footage verified by staff and a wording change from “will” to “may.” The motion received a second and passed unanimously with Councilman Ochsenhirt not voting. Agreement between Eagle Mountain City and LYRB for Professional
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Services for the Financial Portion of Long Range Water and Sewer Rate Studies. This item was tabled at the last meeting for clarification of services being billed. Eagle Mountain City needs to identify water rate requirements depending on the growth and development of the city. The city has bonded for several improvements that will serve the city at a population of about 50,000 residents, and purchased sufficient water shares to supply enough water, along with its wells, for a population of about 200,000 people. It is necessary to identify those costs, which together with operating and replacement expenses will make up the long-range cost analysis. Following clarification of what services were included in each section, Councilwoman Burnham motioned to approve the agreement for professional services for long range study Phases 1 and 2 at a cost not to exceed $46,323, with an option to include an additional phase if the need is determined. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. Agreement for professional services for engineering for a water and sewer rate study. The study will evaluate the city’s water system and provide estimates of operation and maintenance costs for future system upgrades, such as pump and lift stations, and assist in allocating operational and capital expenses to system-wide average day, peak day, and peak hour water demands. There were two bids. One bid was for over $82,000, and the second was for $17,160 by Bowen Collins and Associates. A motion was made to award the bid to Bowen Collins and Associates. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. Award of bid to Splash Zone, LLC for the design and construction of a Please see EMCC NOTES on page 8
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It should be obvious what I would advise you get for someone on your gift-giving list this season: movies! I was talking to an industry insider some time ago, complaining that I didn’t want to convert my collection to Blu-Ray. First off, the cost is prohibitive. Secondly, I already had to convert my music collection, and I’m getting frustrated with technology telling where to spend my money, even if 8-Tracks were a crummy format that needed to be obsolete. And finally, is it all that important to see an actor’s pores? My insider consoled me, saying, “Hey, don’t bother. In five years, everything’s going to be digital anyway.” So I’m going to hang on to my DVDs a bit longer (as if there were enough landfills to hold them all anyway!). See, I was pretty late in making the transition to DVDs, but an addict has been born. What a great format! DVDs take about half the storage space of VHS tapes, have double the quality, and you can go to virtually any place in the movie at the click of a remote. No messy hit-and-miss fast forwarding and rewinding. And then there’re the extras: commentary tracks, outtakes, deleted scenes, background information, alternate angles, games, “Making of” documentaries … To echo a marketing slogan from the ‘80s, “I want my DVD!”
So what DVD would make a great gift this Christmas? Here are some ideas: It’s Garry Shandling’s Show – This nearly forgotten TV show comes in a boxed-set, entire-series format, so it’s a bit pricey. But Shandling was never funnier. “Controversial Classics” boxed set – This set contains movies that, for whatever reason, were groundbreaking for their time: A Face in the Crowd, Advise & Consent, Bad Day at Black Rock, Blackboard Jungle, The Americanization of Emily, Fury, and I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang. Pride and Prejudice – This is the incredibly faithful A&E adaptation of the Jane Austen classic, starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth. With a running time of five hours, director Simon Langton has plenty of time to explore the nuances of this 18th Century romance. Two-disc set DVD has it over the bulky VHS version, being a fraction of the cost and size, and eliminating the need for five tape changes. “8 Master Works from the Master of Suspense” – Another boxed set, this one containing some of Alfred Hitchcock’s best from his early years: The Lodger, Sabotage, Rebecca, Lifeboat, Notorious, Young and Innocent, Spellbound and The Paradine Case. “The Simpsons” Season One – and all the other seasons, when
they come out. “The Simpsons” is the most consistently funny TV show, ever, period. DVD looks much better than the washed out syndicated reruns, and has a commentary track with creator Matt Groening and assorted writers, directors and producers from the series that has so many quick visual jokes, you’ll be glad you have the stop-action function. Surprisingly sweetness shines beneath the family dysfunction. “Warner Bros. Pictures Gangsters Collection” – This boxed set has the best pre-Godfather gangster movies ever made: The Public Enemy, White Heat, Angels with Dirty Faces, Little Caesar, The Petrified Forest, and The Roaring Twenties. Lawrence of Arabia – DVD widescreen version of this David Lean classic allows you to see the visually stunning “Lawrence” without the annoying pan-and-scan that accompanies so many of the VHS versions. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Features an audio commentary track by Walt Disney (!). With three hours or more of extras, it’s a great choice if you don’t already own it. Citizen Kane – Oh, c’mon! Did you think I wouldn’t put it on the list? ****** Write to The Cinemaniac at mwnabhan@aol.com.
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School Calendar Harvest Hills Elementary Dec. 16—Choir and orchestra performance 7:00 p.m. Dec. 20-Jan. 2—No school; Christmas break Saratoga Shores Elementary Dec. 20-Jan. 2—No school; Christmas break Sage Hills Elementary Dec. 20-Jan. 2—No school; Christmas break Lakeview Academy Dec. 16—Holiday concert with choir, band & orchestra, 7 p.m. Dec. 16—Boys and girls basketball at Freedom Academy, 5 p.m. Dec. 17—Elementary Christmas program, 8:15 a.m. Dec. 17—Holiday Hop for middle school, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 21—Dress Down Day, early release at 12:30 Dec. 22-Jan. 2—Christmas Break Jan. 4—Boys and girls basketball at home vs. Channing, 5 p.m. Jan. 5—Read-a-thon kickoff begins Eagle Valley Elementary Dec. 17—Christmas celebrations Dec. 20-Jan. 2—No school; Christmas break Mountain Trails Elementary Dec. 17—Christmas Sing Dec. 20-Jan. 2—No school; Christmas break Pony Express Elementary Dec. 20-Jan. 2—No school; Christmas break Hidden Hollow Elementary Dec. 10—Box Tops sheets due Dec. 20-Jan. 2—No school; Christmas break The Ranches Academy Dec. 17—Winter Celebration Dec. 20-Jan. 2—No school; Winter break Vista Heights Middle School Dec. 16—Winter band concert 7:00 p.m. Dec. 20-Jan. 2—No school; Christmas break Rockwell Charter School
Dec. 16—Girls’ basketball at Rowland Hall 5:30 p.m. Music Dept. concert 7:00 p.m. Dec. 17—Boys’ basketball at Maeser 5:30 p.m. Dec. 20-Jan. 2—No school; Winter break Jan. 4—Girls’ basketball at Rockwell 5:30 p.m. Jan. 5—Boys’ basketball at Rockwell Jan. 6—Girls’ basketball at South Summit 5:30 p.m. Jan. 7—Boys’ basketball at Layton Christian 5:30 p.m. Westlake High School Dec. 16—Wrestling at Mtn. View 5:00 p.m. Dance Company concert 7:00 p.m. Dec. 17—Debate at Grand County 2:00 p.m. Wrestling at Stansbury 3:00 p.m. Boys’ basketball at ALA Spanish Fork 3:30 p.m. Girls’ basketball vs. Jordan 3:30 p.m. Swim at Tooele Invitational 4:00 p.m. Dec. 20-Jan. 2—No school; Christmas break Dec. 21—Swim vs. Orem 3:00 p.m. Boys’ basketball at Stansbury 3:30 p.m. Girls’ basketball vs. Payson 3:30 p.m. Dec. 30—Boys’ basketball vs. Herriman 3:30 p.m. Girls’ basketball vs. Spanish Fork 3:30 p.m. Jan. 4—Boys’ basketball at Springville 3:30 p.m. Girls’ basketball at Lehi 3:30 p.m. Wrestling vs. Lone Peak 5:00 p.m. Jan. 5—Wrestling vs. Provo 5:30 p.m. Jan. 7, 8—Wrestling Dual’s Invitational at Highland 3:00 p.m. Jan. 7—Swim vs. Mountain View 3:00 p.m. Boys’ basketball at Timpanogos 3:30 p.m. Girls’ basketball vs. Timpanogos 3:30 p.m. Jan. 8—Superhero Cheap Dance 8:00 p.m.
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Thursday, December 16, 2010 By Kim Zebley Restaurant Review What if someone told you that your destiny is in your own hands? What would you think? Well, I’m here to tell you that your yogurt destiny is. The other night my family and I visited Yogurt Bliss. Yogurt Bliss opened not too long ago in Saratoga Springs. They also have two other locations in Pleasant Grove and Spanish Fork. What do I mean about your yogurt destiny being in your own hands? This is how Yogurt Bliss works: You choose your flavor yogurt, fill the cup with as much yogurt as you want- you can even mix different flavors to create your own one of a kind taste, then add any of the toppings. Your cup is then weighed and you pay .39/ounce. That’s it. There are many flavors offered. On this occasion we could choose from Orange Burst Sorbet, French Vanilla, Chocolate (no sugar added), Peppermint Stick, Cookies n’Cream, Egg Nog, New York Cheesecake, Mango Tango Tart, Very Raspberry and Dulce de Leche. Did I mention that samples are free? There are little cups for you to try whatever flavor you’d like. We ordered New York Cheesecake with a taste of Egg Nog, Dulce de Leche, Red Raspberry and Peppermint Stick. Dulce de Leche was by far the most heavenly and heavy; Very Raspberry was fruity and refreshing; New York Cheesecake was just right, but I think my favorite was Peppermint Stick. Maybe it’s due to the season, but I think it’s probably just because it was really good. It’s too bad they didn’t have any Andes candies or crushed candy canes as toppings, then that would have been over the top. They did have plenty of other toppings and mixins, though. They had cookies, cereal (Cocoa and Fruity Pebbles, Captain Crunch, etc.), crushed candy bars, nuts, sprinkles, fruit, cheesecake chunks, candy, syrups and even hot fudge. I thought the yogurt’s texture was
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r o f s ’ t a h W nner? di Shortcut Pumpkin Bread If you are in need of an easy neighbor gift or a delightful holiday snack, this bread takes the cake (literally). It is moist and dense, and is made from a cake mix. Each slice contains a 1/2 serving of fruits and veggies.
quite creamy. Unlike other yogurts I’ve had in the past, which had an icy or gritty feel, Yogurt Bliss is noticeably more smooth on the palate. I’m sure you’ve heard of the benefits of yogurt- it doesn’t have the fat that ice cream has and it’s helpful for your digestive system. Apparently some studies say it is also kind to those who have eczema, or who have certain digestive disorders. Ah, even more benefits to consider in your yogurt destiny. In the end, four yogurts the size we wanted and created by us, came to $10. That’s not too bad and we were all satisfied. Needless to say the price is really good if you are careful about your yogurt destiny… there was a woman who came in while we were there and she just got one yogurt that came to $5. She must have filled her cup with the really heavy stuff. Now, it’s true, if I had my choice of either hard ice cream, frozen custard or yogurt, yogurt would be last; I’m not a big fan of it. But still, it is a treat that is healthier for your system and Yogurt Bliss makes it extra cool because you are really in charge of what you get, and thus, you’re in charge of your yogurt destiny. Yogurt Bliss is open M-Th, 11-
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EMCC Continued from page 6 splash pad in Nolan Park. The city issued a Request for Proposals for the design of a splash pad to be constructed in Nolan Park, with the City Council having appropriated $180,000 in funds to be used for this splash pad as part of the FY11 budget. Splash Zone, L.L.C. was the only company to provide a proposal, including design and construction of the approximately 2500 sq. ft. splash pad at a cost of $179,500. Councilman Ochsenhirt inquired if it was of concern that only one bid had been received and it was not. He then moved to award the bid and authorize the mayor to sign the contract. The motion for the bid award was seconded and unanimously approved. Settlement Agreement between Eagle Mountain City, John Walden, Robyn Walden, Monte Vista Ranches and Eagle Mountain Properties. The settlement documents to resolve the pending claims of Mr. and Mrs. Walden and related entities have been executed and returned to the city for
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