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SS set to open two new elementary schools in 2011 Thursday, January 6, 2011
By Emily Zimmer Staff Writer
Alpine School District is adding two new elementary schools in the City of Saratoga Springs in the fall of 2011. One of the schools will draw from the Harvest Elementary population and is being built north of the Walmart. The other school will pull students from Pony Express Elementary in Eagle Mountain and is being built near the high school and junior high. Rob Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services for Alpine School District, released some information regarding the timelines for setting boundaries and naming the schools last week. He stated that “the first step lies in
choosing a principal for each of the two schools.” Once the principal is named, a meeting will convene with the members of the community council and PTA that has been chosen for each school. Those committees have been selected from within the schools which lose some of their student population to the new elementary schools. In the meetings with the new principals, the boundaries will be finalized and the naming process can commence. The principals are expected to be chosen and named at the first or second school board meeting in January. That begins the official process of finalizing the boundaries for each new school, and maps should be in place by the end of January. Once the principals hold their meeting
with the chosen committees, name recommendations are sent to the school board for review in late March or early April. Although the new principal and their committee has input on the choice, the school board does make the final decision on the name which each school will be called. Smith said that he expects each of the two new schools to serve the needs of 500-650 students. The new buildings will relieve some of the overcrowding that currently exists in other schools in the area. Residents and parents can view the boundary maps online once the final decision has been made. That information can be found on the ASD website, www.alpine.k12.ut.us. An attachment of map boundaries can be viewed by clicking on the link.
considered, even those not currently residing in Eagle Mountain, as long as they agree to relocate to the city after finishing the program. The city site lists the criteria that will be looked at in choosing businesses for the program including: market growth capability, potential for job creation, and innovative business models. A big player in the new program is Direct Communications, an Eagle Mountain company that
provides internet and telephone to interested residents. Direct Communications has been talking to the city about playing host to one or two area business. The company would provide free office space, as well as their company’s services for one to three years. Those interested in find out more about the business incubator program can visit the city’s website www.emcity.org, and look in the news section.
Business Incubator program approved
By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
The innovative “business incubator” program proposed by Eagle Mountain was recently passed at the city’s City Council meeting. The program is being heralded because it comes at no increased price for residents. According to the city’s website, any small business will be
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New technology saving lives in EM and SS
By Emily Zimmer Staff Writer
A recent announcement from the Utah Hospitals and Health Systems Association (UHA) revealed that all cities in Utah County, including Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain, will receive funding that will help save more lives in cardiac incidents. A combined effort by IHC and MountainStar Healthcare Hospital systems provided a donation of $232,000 to Utah County EMS agencies, of which SSFD and EMFD are included. The funding enables agencies to purchase Blue Tooth technology that allows emergency responders to transmit 12-lead EKG data directly from the ambulance to any of the area hospitals. With the ability to communicate with the emergency room prior to arrival, the benefit to a cardiac patient is enormous. When an ER physician reads the transmitted date, and confirms a heart attack, they can activate the hospital’s cardiac cath lab team. Since the technology eliminates the need to conduct testing to confirm a heart attack in the ER when the patient arrives, they are taken directly to the cath lab. As soon as the ambulance delivers the patient, the cath lab team can begin life-saving maneuvers to save heart muscle and hopefully preserve the patient's quality of life. Often this involves inserting a device which inflates a balloon in the blocked artery that is causing the heart attack. This can save a life by reestablishing blood flow and reducing damage to the cardiac muscle. Eagle Mountain Fire Chief Rand Andrus is excited to have the new technology in place for his residents. They have ordered the equipment but as of December 20, it had not yet been received. When it does arrive, they are ready to put training immediately into place so that his crew can begin using the advanced system. Many of his staff have already been using the system in other cities which have had this technology in place. Though they had a three-lead system before which allowed them to look at the heart to determine damage and a possible heart attack, the 12-lead system is much more effective in diagnosing a heart attack. It shows many different views of the heart which were not
visible with the old three-lead system. Andrus states, “We are excited about this new technology. I am grateful for the city stepping up to the plate and paying for the rest of the purchase. It could have been hard to do without the hospital's donation, and now the city is able to pay for the remainder of the cost.” Chief Andrus went on to say, “We are happy to be offering better services to our citizens.” A primary function of the 12lead and the Blue Tooth system is to determine which hospital a patient needs to be transported to depending on the severity of their cardiac situation. In most cases, a patient will not have the opportunity to choose their favorite hospital facility because they will need to be taken to facility which is best able to save their life in a cardiac emergency. Though Eagle Mountain is awaiting the arrival of their Blue Tooth system, Saratoga Springs has had their system in place for long enough to have already used it. On Tuesday, December 21, a SS resident suffering a cardiac incident was able to be transported to the hospital of their choice because the new technology allowed the first responders as well as the ER department to determine that the situation was not severe. One of the best parts of the new technology is to save time and be more efficient in determining if it is a case which needs urgent cardiac care, or a case which can be referred to traditional emergency care. As Saratoga Springs Fire Chief Jerry Lund stated, following the incident on Dec 20, “This system rules out things and is a great tool to reduce the amount of time to get definitive medical care.” There will often be cases in which someone feels they may having a heart attack, when they are only having a panic attack. Lund indicated that all his staff have been trained on the new system and they are excited to have the Blue Tooth technology in place and working for the citizens of Saratoga Springs. Lund referred to a program that is in place with the City of South Jordan which he sees a model for what will happen for Saratoga Springs in the future in regards to urgent cardiac care for the residents of Saratoga Springs. That report can be accessed through the following link: www.southjordancity.org/fire; click on the Cardiac React tab.
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What do you think ? President Obama recently signed into law a huge tax bill extending tax cuts for all Americans. Some benefits include tax cuts for millionaires and middle class and also longer term help for the jobless.
What do you think about giving tax breaks to millionaires? “If tax breaks take away from those that have money, then that will give more money to the government so they can help our armed forces, welfare, health insurance, etc.” -Melanie Booth Eagle Mountain
“We should give tax breaks to everybody.” -Joe Cline Eagle Mountain
Saratoga Springs City will collect live Christmas trees for the city residents. Please remove all ornaments and lights and take your tree to the Public Works Building at 2015 South Redwood Road. Dumpsters will be available until January 11. If you have any questions call the Public Works department at 801-766-9793 x206.
“That’s a hard question for a poor guy. I agree with a flat tax rate. Everybody should pay their fair share.”
Eagle Mountain City will begin our annual Christmas Tree pick up now through the end of January. The City will pick up clean, undecorated, live trees (no fake trees accepted) that are left on top of the curb in the park strip in front of residences. Please do not leave trees in the gutter to keep area clear for snow plows.
-William Shaw Provo
“Personally I think it’s ridiculous. The millionaires make enough. They can pay their taxes without a problem.” -TJ Petrossi Orem
“I’m not opposed to tax breaks for anyone. Just because an individual or family makes more money does not mean that he, she or they should carry a greater portion of the tax burden. The tax burden should be evenly distributed. I think the bill was a good demonstration of bipartisan politics.” -Hannah Oborn Saratoga Springs
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Eagle Mountain Youth baseball registration January 10-February 14, with a late registration period from February 15-21 ($5 late fee). Online registration available. City Hall during business hours. More information will be available soon. Applications for the 2011 Miss
Saratoga Springs Pageant available at the city offices during regular business hours. All applications due January 31. The pageant will be held March 12, 2011. Questions: contact Darcey Williams at 801-362-6613 A free babysitter CPR class is offered for pre-teen to teenagers, recommended ages 11-15, who will be caring for toddlers and infants on their own. Topics include infant and child CPR, how to deal with emergencies and how to prevent them from happening. This course is a free class sponsored by the EM Fire Department and will be given at Eagle Mountain City Hall on Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. To register, or for questions, please contact Captain Steve Conger at 801-420-2897 or sconger@emcity.org. Glenn Beck 912 Project Meetings are held two times or more a month at Talons Cove Golf Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. Email lomaleem@yahoo.com for specifics. Eagle Mountain area seniors Lunch
Bunch 1st Thursday of month. Dominos 1st Wednesday of month at 1:30 p.m. Craft class 2nd Monday of month in basement of 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 City Council chambers. January’s activity will be on Jan. 24 at 5:00 p.m. “Game Night and Tacos.” Watch for an upcoming schedule for the senior bus. For general questions, contact Carroll Johnson at 318-1595. www.emcity.org. Age 55+ are invited, including 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 welcome. Refreshments served. Rodak's residence, 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.
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POLICE BLOTTER
Thursday, January 6, 2011
In November, 2010, the Saratoga Springs Police Department handled a total of 6,401 offenses, to date. The department handled: 356 reported incidents in November, down from 436 in 2009 and 369 in 2008. The Investigations Division has been working 74 active cases, for November. Lock your vehicles and homes; no gifts for Grinch thieves In November, SSPD officers responded to more 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. Officials are also asking residents to be extra vigilant in making sure they are not victims of opportunity: 1. Close garage doors 2. Make sure adults are answering the front door. And if someone is at your door, and you do not feel comfortable opening the door- DON’T. (If a person(s) is at your door and they appear to be acting suspiciously, contact police dispatch (801) 8514100, for an officer to stop-by.) 3. Keep your home well lit while away. Lights act as a good deterrent for criminal opportunity. Fake report SSPD officers responded to the parking lot of a local retailer. The “victim” stated that someone had struck his vehicle, breaking a mirror,
and then left the scene. Officers became suspicious when there were no signs of an accident occurring at the scene. A further review of closedcircuit video also showed that the reporting party had never even been inside the store, as was reported by him. After further questioning, the man confessed to having made-up the entire story. He was arrested for filing a false police report and for providing false information. DUI and drugs on board SSPD Officers received a report of a car traveling at a high rate of speed on southbound Redwood Road, near Camp Williams. Witnesses report seeing a small passenger car weaving between northbound and southbound traffic at speeds near 80 MPH. The vehicle was eventually intercepted by SSPD officers. The driver failed to complete sobriety testing, and was arrested for suspicion of DUI. A search warrant was issued for his blood and urine. Preliminary testing showed cocaine, opiates, and marijuana in his system. He was taken to jail, and his car impounded. Police K-9 finds drugs in vehicle On November 18 SSPD K-9 Officer Montey was deployed on a traffic stop. The driver admitted to possibly having a marijuana pipe in the car. Montey alerted on a specific area inside the passenger compartment, and a baggie of marijuana was found concealed inside a compartment. A marijuana pipe was also found hidden inside a shoe. Family fight with suicidal subject Officers responded to the Harvest Hills subdivision on the report of a woman who had reportedly consumed an excessive amount of overthe-counter cold medication. The woman left her residence in the fam-
ily vehicle and had made threats of suicide. Her husband called 9-1-1 because he was concerned for her welfare. Officers began searching the area, looking for the woman. A short time later, it was discovered the woman returned to her home. She was interviewed by police, and it was determined that a domestic violence had occurred at this house. The woman was transported to an area hospital for treatment and then booked into the Utah County Jail for assault. Vehicle burglary- purse snatcher A Harvest Hills resident reported a vehicle burglary sometime during the night of November 15. The woman reported that her vehicle had been left unlocked in their driveway. At some point, an unknown suspect entered the vehicle after discovering the unlocked car. The thief took the victim’s purse and rifled through the rest of the vehicle looking for other valuables. Only the purse was taken. Gun, drugs, DUI… On November 7, an alert SSPD Officer was patrolling the streets near 400 N. and Redwood Rd. The officer noticed an SUV had several equipment violations and he conducted a traffic stop. During the course of the stop, the driver tried to spray an air deodorant in order to mask the smell of recently smoked marijuana. The officer recognizing the smell of the burnt marijuana, questioned the driver as to the smell. The driver eventually admitting to having smoked the marijuana, and was subsequently placed into custody. During an inventory search of the SUV, a glass pipe (paraphernalia) was found, along with a .38 caliber handgun with ammunition. Please see SSPD on page 5
Library gala
Camp Floyd State Park hosts Johnston’s Army Adventure Camp
Thursday, January 6, 2011
By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
Residents still possessing a little holiday cheer need look no farther than supporting a local good cause. On Friday, January 28, the governing board of trustees for the Saratoga Springs library is hosting their final big-push fundraiser, where all proceeds will go towards the city’s new library. Many residents have bemoaned the fact that our area is without a library and here is an opportunity to contribute. The big event is being billed as the “Library Gala Dinner & Silent Auction� and will be held at the Talon’s Cove Clubhouse. The owners have generously donated their space for free. Besides dinner and entertainment, there will also be silent and live auctions, which will include opportunities to bid on services from Anytime Fitness, local photographers, and dinner certificates to area restaurants. The entertainment is all being donated by local musicians, including singing by Mayor Mia Love, whose voice is being touted as “amazing.� Also on the program is Chris Higbee, who was a Young Ambassador at Brigham Young University, Lea Cabrera, who was a contestant on American Idol season five, and The Mitton Quartet, who will be play-
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ing their instrumentals throughout the evening. Natasha Hodder, the vice chair on the library’s governing board, is urging residents to come out in support of the library. She states she is amazed by “what a community can do when you really pull together� and stresses that “it’s in the community’s hands to make this a reality.� The board is hoping to see the library open towards the end of February/early March, but cannot even make a formal bid until all of the funds are collected, all the more reason why they are hoping that this last large fundraiser before the library opens is a success. Those interested in more information can find it on the city website, saratogaspringscity.com. Info on the library can also be found on Facebook, and saratogaspringslibrary.blogspot .com. Tickets for the gala are $35 for an individual, or $60 per couple. Those with questions can contact Natasha Hodder at (801) 766-5337. WINTERSPECIALS SPECIAL SPRING Window Well Grates Custom & Prefab Keep your family safe Add Quick Release Security Feature to custom or prefab grates Window Well Ladders Call today for a free estimate
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A woman scorned SSPD officers responded to the report of a domestic violence situation in the southern end of the SSD subdivision. Upon arrival, officers met with the husband, who claimed his wife had struck him in the face during a verbal altercation. Both parties had been drinking alcohol. At some point during the argument, the man admitted to relationship infidelity. The woman,
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August 5, 6 September 9, 10 / 16, 17 / 23, 24 / 30, 1 October 7, 8 / 14, 15 Established in 1858, Camp Floyd housed the largest concentration of U.S. troops then in the United State. The troops were sent to Utah to suppress a rumored Mormon rebellion, which never took place. The army was recalled back east in 1861 for the Civil War emergency. Camp Floyd State Park is located in the town of Fairfield, 22 miles southwest of Lehi on State Highway 73. For more information or to request a registration application, please contact the park at 801-7688932. obviously angered, struck him in the cheek/nose area. Following this, the woman entered the garage, and used a butcher knife to scratch the entire surface of the man’s Mercedes vehicle. The woman admitted to the assault and vehicle damage. She was booked into the Utah County Jail on domestic violence assault and felony criminal mischief charges. Finally, when roads are snowpacked and icy, remember to slow down; plan for extra time, and arrive alive.
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Top 5 (or more) of 2010
It’s times like these I feel like a bit of an impostor. Top 5 movies of 2010? How can anybody come up with the Top 5 of 2010 without seeing every movie? Well, of the 50 or so movies I saw this last year, here are the ones I think are most worthwhile, in no particular order: The Ghost Writer – Moody, deliberate thriller that’s big on atmosphere, even if it’s short on plot complications. A ghost writer (Ewan McGregor) is enlisted to write the memoirs of a former controversial prime minister (Pierce Brosnan). Menace begins to build as the writer learns more than he bargained for. Animated movies – Another good year for animation featured Despicable Me, an interesting take on the heart and motivation of a supervillain, with clever contraptions and lovable minions; How to Train Your Dragon, a fresh-feeling, beautiful film about a young viking bucking the system, trying to find a more peaceful way to deal with the community’s dragon problem; Toy Story 3, a freewheeling sequel about the nature of friendship, abandonment, and the courage to move on; and Tangled, a re-telling of Rapunzel that’s another star in the Disney crown. Inception / Shutter Island -–
Leonardo DiCaprio plays an expert looking for answers in a labyrinthine world where the lines of reality are crossed, all the while haunted by the fate of his wife, in which he may have played a part. Yes, they’re essentially the same movie, and they don’t have much to say about the human condition. But in the hands of Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorcese respectively, the movies are wildly entertaining and visually stunning. Blasts from the Past – A lot of times I don’t see the best movies of a given year until the following year, when I review them for ClearPlay. Hence, here are some of the best movies I saw this year, that were actually released in 2009: The Hurt Locker – The idea that war is a drug isn’t particularly new, but there are some
stunning set pieces in this view of the Iraqi conflict from a ballistic expert’s view. Up in the Air – Corporate downsizer (George Clooney) spends most of his working life travelling when he finds a bond with a free-spirited professional woman, maybe letting his guard down long enough to fall in love. Precious – A bleak but ultimately triumphant story of an unsympathetic girl with an abusive upbringing. Me and Orson Welles – A young actor (Zac Efron) joins the Mercury Players at the time of Orson Welles legendary staging of Julius Caesar. The Road – is a horrifying look at a post-apocalyptic world, focusing on the relationship between a boy and his father. Marty Nabhan, --by ClearPlay Cinemaniac
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School Calendar Harvest Hills Elementary Jan. 14—3rd grade donut reading date Jan. 17—No school; Martin Luther King Day Jan. 27, 28—Parent Teacher Conferences Saratoga Shores Elementary Jan. 17—No school; Martin Luther King Day Sage Hills Elementary Jan. 17—No school; Martin Luther King Day Lakeview Academy Jan. 8—Lego League scrimmage Jan. 10—Read-a-thon kickoff begins and continues through Feb. 18 Spelling Bee Jan. 17, 18—No school; Martin Luther King Day Eagle Valley Elementary Jan. 17—No school; Martin Luther King Day Jan. 20—Pre-school and Kindergarten Family Night Jan. 31-Feb. 4—Book Fair Mountain Trails Elementary Jan. 17—No school; Martin Luther King Day Jan. 26, 27—Parent Teacher Conferences Book Fair Pony Express Elementary Jan. 7—Trading Post Jan. 10—Classic Skate Night 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 17—No school; Martin Luther King Day Jan. 26-27—Parent Teacher Conferences
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Jan. 17—No school; Martin Luther King Day Rockwell Charter School Jan. 6—Girls’ basketball at South Summit 5:30 p.m. Jan. 7—Boys’ basketball at Layton Christian 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15—Winter Formal Dance Jan. 17—No school; Martin Luther King Day Jan. 21—Bonfire Westlake High School 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. Jan. 11—Boys’ basketball vs. Orem 3:30 p.m. Girls’ basketball vs. Orem 3:30 p.m. Jan. 12—Wrestling at Orem 5:30 p.m. Jan. 14—Swimming vs. Orem at Legacy Center Boys’ basketball vs. Mtn. View 3:30 p.m. Girls’ basketball vs. Mtn. View 3:30 p.m. Winter Sports Festival Stomp 8:00 p.m. Jan. 15—Debate at Bingham 8:00 a.m. Drill competition at Murray High Dancin’ Up a Storm 7:00 p.m. Jan. 17—No school; Martin Luther King Day Jan. 18—Boys’ basketball at Timpview 3:30 p.m. Girls’ basketball at Timpview 3:30 p.m. Jan. 19—Wrestling at Lehi 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20, 22—Storm Night, Drill Team Jan. 21—Boys’ basketball vs. Provo 3:30 p.m. Girls’ basketball vs. Provo 3:30 p.m. Jan. 21, 22—Debate at Taylorsville 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 6, 2011 By Kim Zebley Restaurant Review Breakfast. Southern style. Mmhmm. There aren’t any places I know of that serve breakfast as good as Joe’s Café. Just walk into Joe’s and you’ll feel like you’ve entered a southern diner and Joe Hicks, the owner of Joe’s Café, will make you feel right at home. Let me share with you the conversation that transpired. I ordered the cheese omelet, which comes with either hash browns or grits and toast. When I said I wanted the omelet, he gave me an almost “concerned mother” look and said, “Hmm, that’s kind of weak.” I caught his jive pretty quickly and gave him that “motherly look” back as I smiled and said, “I’m just here for the grits, the omelet is simply an extra.” I think that was the moment that he understood I knew what I wanted and I understood he was gonna give me something great, no matter what I ordered. Breakfast choices range anywhere from pancakes, French toast, and Belgian waffles to omelets and egg combos. Cereal is also an option, but I’m guessing you’ll get a really “concerned mother” look if you order that. I’d say Joe is a man who is proud of his skills, but not in an obnoxious way. He has just worked hard at mastering his talents, and is delighted to share them with you. When we first came in he welcomed us like we were long lost friends. I asked him if he had a specialty dish and he handed me his menu and said, “That would be anything printed in black.” Which, by the way, was everything. I’ve had the blessing of living in the south and while I was there I grew to love grits. Good grits, well, any grits, are hard to find around here. Joe’s grits, are different than any I’ve
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ever had, but they are also some of the best. I’m used to grits made with butter and salt. He makes his with butter and sugar. They were delicious… not lumpy, not too thick, not too thin, just right. Now you might think that a restaurant can’t be judged on such simple foods, but I think I’ve said it before, a great cook masters the basics first, and these grits were mastered wonderfully. Next came the omelet. It was sinfully good. Really. I almost felt guilty as I recognized my cholesterol level rising with every bite, but it was so good I had a hard time stopping. I heard comments about the western omelet from another costumer that it was the best omelet he’d ever had. Hash browns are also an old favorite of mine and these were excellent; crispy and crunchy where they needed to be and seasoned perfectly. The bacon? I’ll just use one word… thick. Need I say more? This food was real-
ly good and Joe made the experience one you won’t want to miss. He’s so cool I’d say go there just for the experience, even if the food wasn’t good. But luckily, the food is great. How funny is this? Now it’s obvious that Joe is from the south, in every way. So when I asked him where he was from he said he was from…West Jordan. Then he laughed because he knew we all knew that’s not what I meant. Then he said he moved to Utah from Houston, Texas, lived in West Jordan for 14 years and then recently moved to open Joe’s, 18 months ago, in Orem. Along with breakfast, Joe’s Café also has a lunch menu, which offers soups, sandwiches, burgers, and salads. The kids’ menu has a nice variety, too. Prices range from $3 to $9, kids’ meals are all under $4. Seating isn’t in abundance, it is a café, but we didn’t have to wait for a seat. Also, this isn’t fast food and I think Joe is the only cook, so it takes a few minutes for your food to be served. But it’s not difficult to wait as you listen to Joe’s funny comments as he cooks, or you can listen to one of his friends/coworkers singing along with the blues. Now I know IHOP, Village Inn and Denny’s are pretty popular spots for breakfast lovers, but if you want really good breakfast food, and I mean really good, served with warm southern hospitality, you need to go to Joe’s. This is the place to find an old friend, some wonderful laughs and great food. The location is a little easy to miss, but there is parking in the back. Joe’s Café is located at 1126 South State Street in Orem and is open M-Sa 8-4.
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This delicious soup will give you a healthy start to your new year. I loved the roasted vegetables and black beans all pureed into a slightly spicy, creamy bowl of comfort. The perfect winter food! 7 medium tomatoes, quartered 1 large onion, cut into large pieces (about 1 1/2 inches) 5 garlic cloves, peeled 2 T. olive oil 1 t. salt 1/2 t. black pepper 5 cups chicken or vegetable
broth 2 (15.5 oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 t. ground cumin 1 t. chili powder 1/4 t. hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco) 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss tomatoes, onion and garlic with oil, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl, then transfer to baking sheet. Toast until garlic cloves have softened, edges of onions are browned, and tomatoes have collapsed (about 35-40 minutes), stirring once after first 20 minutes. Transfer roasted vegetable mixture to 4-quart saucepan. Add broth, beans, cumin, chili powder, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and blend until smooth with immersion blender or in batches in regular blender. Stir in hot sauce. Divide among 6 bowls and garnish with dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of cilantro. Source: Reader’s Digest
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SS City Council Notes Thursday, January 6, 2011
By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer December 14, 2010 The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Those present included Jim Miller, Cecil Tuley, Bud Poduska, Brent Call, and city staff. Mayor Mia Love and Councilman Michael McOmber were absent. Public comment A Saratoga Hills resident stated that she was concerned about an abandoned home which had been used for fire and safety drills. The residents have been promised for four years that the house will be taken down, but it continues to stand, the resident said. She also noted that the firemen had put many holes in floors, ceilings, and walls, and had left the home in a dangerous condition. City Manager Mark Christensen reported that the city had received a letter from the home’s owner stating that he was ready to demolish the house. Two other Saratoga Hills residents also stood and voiced similar concerns to the first. One even offered to help the city tear the house down, if necessary. They said they were tired of waiting and hearing empty promises from the house’s owner. Councilman Bud Poduska reminded the residents that the city didn’t have a right to go onto private property and demolish a building. A Harvest Hills resident voiced concern about city staff recommending a fee be charged to use the training room at the fire station. She noted that the fire station was built as large as it was to allow residents to be able to gather in an indoor public space. For some HOAs (including Harvest Hills), the fire station training room was the only public space that can accommodate a large group of people. She also asked that the city work with the Alpine School District to make sure that safe walking paths were in place before the new elementary school opened in the fall. The school will be located just south of Harvest Hills in the middle of a field. She noted that the current narrow footpaths are muddy in
the winter and inadequate for hundreds of children to walk on every day. Public safety reports Police Chief Gary Hicken reported that the police department had responded to 19 domestic violence calls and issued 113 citations. They had also made 30 arrests and sent officers to 50 priority calls. The average response time was six minutes, 10 seconds. Police were currently working on 76 active cases. The fire chief reported that firefighters had recently completed some training in Lehi City, including fire behavior and extinguishing techniques. He also said his department was working on getting updated maps for the city. He reported three fires, 37 medical calls and 29 patients transported to nearby hospitals. Policy items Ordinance 10-19 (12-14-10): An ordinance enacting municipal ordinance relating to unlawful acts in or about elementary, middle and senior high schools and establishing an effective date. Hicken reported that a school safety ordinance was necessary with a high school and middle school within city limits. The ordinance limits people to being on school property to those who have business there. Others who are loitering or disrupting others could be cited and removed from the property. Councilman Cecil Tuley asked about the definition of “lawful business.” He worried that people might be cited who are recreating on school grounds during non-school hours. Hicken stated that he could add specific language concerning time of day. But, he noted, people using the fields, for example, would not be committing a crime. Councilman Jim Miller asked who determines the intent of a person. Hicken stated that the school would call the police to report suspicious behavior. It would then be up to the responding officer to determine intent. Councilman Brent Call compared the proposed ordinance to those he had experience with in California high
schools. He thought that Saratoga Springs’ ordinance was adequate but not overreaching. The ordinance was unanimously approved. Consent Calendar The consent calendar was unanimously approved. Public Hearing: Resolution R1042 (12-14-10): A resolution amending the City of Saratoga Springs budget for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 and establishing an effective date. City staff reported that the amendment included items that arose last fall. They included costs to revisit the city’s master plan and some office furniture. A Harvest Hills resident wanted to make sure that repaving Harvest Hills Boulevard was on the budget for the current fiscal year. She noted that the road was falling apart. City staff responded that Harvest Hills Boulevard would be repaved in the spring. The resolution was unanimously approved. Presentation of the city’s audit. An accountant from Squire and Company presented the audit report. He noted that a copy had been sent to the state auditor’s office. The accountant reported that all city budgets had a positive balance. The general fund had a balance of $1.6 million. He stated that this amount was slightly over the five to 18 percent of budget allowed by state law. The city issued $5.5 million in bonds last year. He noted some deficiencies within the city budget, including significant deficiencies in the system that reconciles budget adjustments made each
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The Crossroads Journal month. Conditional Use for Central Utah Water Conservancy District pipeline located generally along the Utah Lake Distributing Canal, along the southern boundary of Harvest Hills and Aspen Hills, along 800 West, and along 600 North Gridline (north of Sierra Estates); Central Utah Water Conservancy District. City staff reported that the pipeline project should be complete by fall 2011. Staff noted that, when possible, pipe traveling under a road would be fed through a sleeve so that traffic disruption would be minimal. The new culinary pipeline would include tie-ins for the cities of Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lehi and South Jordan. The water originates at Deer Creek and will then be mixed with water from deep wells beneath the now torn-down Geneva Steel plant in Orem. The conditional use was unanimously approved. Neptune Park play system. City staff reported that an innovative play structure would be built at Neptune Park. In fact, there were only two other structures like it in the world. The main structure would be a large pyramid climbing tower. Others included modernistic swings and zipline type play equipment. The structures are built in Europe and come highly recommended by the park’s design architect. The equipment will cost $170,000. Tuley wanted the purchase contract to include the ability to negotiate the price up until the time the city was ready to install the equipment. Staff stated that they would try to negotiate Tuley’s request into the contract. Miller asked if the play equipment company was reputable and if they had been in business for a number of years.
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City Manager Christensen reported that a lot of thought had been put into choosing the unique play structures and that he thought this was a good decision for the city. The contract was unanimously approved. Proposed Facility Use Agreement for the fire station training room. City staff recommended requiring a $250 refundable deposit to those residents wishing to use the fire station training room. The deposit would cover any damage done or additional cleaning needed. No fee would be charged for use of the room (with the exception of for-profit groups). The room would be available to athletic groups, recovery groups, HOAs, and youth groups, etc. Call asked about general wear and tear on the room. Christensen responded that the previous direction given to staff was that the public was not to be charged for general use of the room. The agreement was unanimously approved. Ordinance 10-43 (12-14-10): A resolution amending the consolidated fee schedule for the City of Saratoga Springs and establishing an effective date. City staff reported that the city’s fee schedule was being updated to reflect the $250 deposit for use of the training room and to reflect the city changing its fees in accordance with the 2008 International Building Code. Tuley asked how updating the building code would change fee revenue. Staff did not know at this time. The ordinance was unanimously approved. Proposed design bid for the public works building. City staff reported that there was a vast difference in the bid numbers that came in for the new public works
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Christensen also noted that Saratoga Springs could be partnering with Eagle Mountain to run the program. The substance abuse prevention service was also strongly encouraged by the Alpine School District. The resolution was unanimously approved. City Council and staff reports Councilman Jim Miller reported that the sale of donated books had been successful and that over 20,000 volumes had been gathered. Councilman Tuley reported that the city would be receiving a $30,000 grant to help control the phragmites population along the Utah Lake shoreline. Councilman Call was concerned about the Alpine School District’s ongoing habit of constructing schools first and seeking the city’s permission later. City Manager Christensen stated that he had recently met with the school district about building before city approval was granted, he reported making some headway on the issue. The City Council then entered into closed session.
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