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Speed limit may rise Local doctors on Pioneer Crossing braving the Thursday, January 20, 2011
By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
Residents may soon be able to get to I-15 even quicker since the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has started reviewing the idea of raising the speed limit on Pioneer Crossing. Last week UDOT gave a presentation at a Lehi City Council meeting focused on the raising of the speed limit. According to UDOT Public Information Manager Scott Thompson, Lehi’s leaders were very much against the idea of raising the limit. Thompson states, “We con-
tacted all three cities that Pioneer Crossing touches, American Fork, Lehi and Saratoga Springs. All of the cities have an equal say and the decision remains UDOT’s whether or not to raise the speed limit. We strive to be good partners with all local communities that use state roads, so we want to take into account the opinions of all three cities in this matter.” Although Lehi has not yet given a final say on the matter, Thompson felt that Saratoga Springs and American Fork were okay with the change, and ultimately the decision does rest with UDOT.
Changing of the speed limit isn’t without precedent in the area. According to Saratoga Springs City Councilman Cecil Tuley, UDOT approached Saratoga Springs recently about changing the speed limit on a section of Redwood Road. The City Council advised UDOT that a change would be appropriate and Councilman Tuley last heard the speed limit was officially going to be changed, although currently there are conflicting signs in the area which should be sorted out. As far as Pioneer Crossing’s speed limit, UDOT is waiting on Lehi City’s final recommendation before making their final decision.
‘Dancing Up a Storm’ at Westlake
By Emily Zimmer Staff Writer
Twenty-six aspiring dancing feet from the Crossroads area will be taking to the stage for a dance competition this coming weekend. Members of the Westlake High Ballroom Dance Team have been paired up with 13 community leaders from Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain, as well as Westlake High School staff and student leaders, to per-
form in the “Dancing Up a Storm” competition. Event organizers and ballroom team members are back for this second annual contest which highlights the talents of the high school dance team. Local community leaders and school leaders are chosen for their willingness to perform a dance routine, which has been choreographed by their student partners, in front of hundreds of people. The event is a fundraiser for the Ballroom Dance Team, and all team mem-
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bers are involved in the production. Members of the varsity team are paired with these obliging participants in the hopes of emerging victorious in the competition. JV team mates are also performing, but not with nonteam partners as the varsity team will be. Representing Eagle Mountain City that evening will be Fire Captain Steve Conger, Council Member John Painter, and Planning Director Steve Mumford. Saratoga Springs City will be represented by Dan Lincoln, Saratoga Springs Fire Department; Valerie Christensen, Saratoga Springs Engineering Department Assistant; and Mike McComber, Saratoga Springs Council Member. Other competitors will be representing the teaching and support staff at the high school along with student athletic members. A complete list of those participating along with their assigned partners can be found on the Eagle Mountain City website. The competition takes place in the Westlake High auditorium on Jan 22 at 7p.m. A previous evening of performances was held on January 15. The cost for tickets for the evening is $5 per person or $25 per family. For tickets, please visit the school's website (under my school fees), the city offices in Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs, or by purchasing at the door.
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Alaskan frontier
By Emily Zimmer Staff Writer
If you think the winter weather has been unbearable here in northern Utah, consider what two local optometrists endure as they visit patients in Alaska for the entire year. For the past several years, Dr. W. Carlan Reese and Dr. Steven J. Weaver have traveled into remote Alaskan villages to provide eye care for the native villagers in the state. Their travels have taken them throughout the entire state, from the southeast corner in Ketchikan, to as far north as Barrow, which is the most northern city in North America. Extending to the west, they have traveled to St Lawrence Island, a location from which the mountains of Russia can be seen. The trips are generally for two weeks each month and they visit 100 different small and very remote villages where they provide eye exams. This access to the specialists is the only opportunity the villagers have for eye care unless they fly into a larger city like Anchorage. As there are no roads into the villages, the cost and trouble for someone to fly out of their village is very prohibitive. The doctors have quite the adventure to get into the villages themselves and most of the time it involves a combination of vehicles to make the necessary voyage. Generally the trips start with a small bush plan or boat, and end with being pulled by sleds or driving snow machines. In the coldest times of the year, the subzero temperatures require that the doctors are in the elements for an extended period of time as they haul in several hundred pounds of mobile exam
equipment by whatever mode of transportation is available. Once they arrive in the villages, they set up their equipment in whatever space is made available to them in the village. They then go about seeing as many people in the village as they are able to. Most trips will find them traveling to five or so different villages, and each of those visits require the maneuvering of man and equipment each time to be able to do so. It is worth the effort and, as Dr. Weaver relates, “The people in these villages are usually very happy to see us get there, especially in the winter as it is expensive and hard for them to travel outside the village. We try to spend two days in each village, but we sometimes get stuck in a village for several days due to the weather. When there is a blizzard then no bush planes go in or out of the villages so we just hunker down and wait out the storm.” To say that the team has experienced some amazing adventures in their journeys would be an understatement. Between the 30 below zero temperatures, to 24 hours of daylight and 24 hours of darkness, they have experienced many of the extremes of Alaska in their work. Dr. Reese recalls, “I remember one time in particular riding in the back of a sled for about an hour, in sub-zero temperatures, with all our gear, being pulled behind a snow mobile across the frozen Alaskan tundra, to get to a village where we were to set up clinic. It was quite the ride!” One mustn't overlook the impact of the service that the doctors are providing to the villagers themselves and the impact the Please see ALASKA on page 4
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
What do you think ? On January 8, Representative Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona was shot in the head during a political gathering. Six people were killed and 13 were injured. The Crossroads Journal asked residents:
Do you think politicians have enough security or is more necessary?
“I think they should have more police presence at political activities, but not necessarily more individual protection.” -Eleasa Strain Eagle Mountain
“In general no, but when hot topics or issues are going on we are too laid back. Maybe we need to re-evaluate our policy on protection when we're dealing with issues not everyone would support.” -Michael McOmber Saratoga Springs City Councilman
“I think they need more, especially state representatives, not necessarily City Council, but those who are more in the public eye.” -Becky Wilson Eagle Mountain
“I wouldn't say they need a personal body guard at all times, but I think if they are out doing a public speech they should have protection.” -Janine Thorell Eagle Mountain
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sweethearts dance announced. The Saratoga Springs Civic Committee is excited to announce the 2nd annual Saratoga Springs Sweethearts Ball. The event will take place on Friday, February 11, at Talons Cove Gold Course from 7-10 p.m. Live music will be provided by Rockin' Rob and The Hound Dogs. There will also be a dessert style buffet provided by the Talons Cove Famous Crepe Buffet. Couples are encouraged to dress in their best attire. Carma Gray Photography will be there taking portraits. Tickets are $20 per couple and are available at the city offices, Talons Cove Golf Course or online at the city website under Civic Events Registration. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the night of the event. Pageant info. Applications for the 2011 Miss Saratoga Springs Pageant are now being accepted. Applications can be picked up at the city offices during regular business
hours. All applications will be due January 31, 2011 to the city offices. There will be an orientation meeting for all girls and their parents on Thursday, February 3, at 7:00 p.m. at the city offices and workshops will start on Saturday, February 5. The pageant will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011. Anyone with questions can contact Darcey Williams at 801-3626613. Eagle Mountain City will continue the annual Christmas Tree pick up 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 and dispose of them for you. Please do not leave trees in the gutter to keep area clear for snow plows. Eagle Mountain Youth baseball registration will be continue through February 14, with a late registration period from February 15-21
($5 late fee). Online registration is available at www.activityreg.com, as well as in person at City Hall during business hours. 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. January’s activity will be on Jan. 24 at 5:00 p.m. It will be “Game Night and Tacos.” Watch for an upcoming schedule for the senior bus. For general questions, contact Carroll Johnson at 318-1595. Information can also be found on www.emcity.org. All residents ages 55 and over are invited to attend the monthly activities, including those from Saratoga Springs and Cedar Fort.
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
A reminder about the city’s snow removal ordinance... When in doubt, make sure you move your vehicle out. Out of the street, that is. In order to best serve you, your visitors, your neighbors, and friends, it is imperative that you make certain all vehicles are off city streets during and just following all snow storms. It is a misdemeanor to
leave a vehicle parked on a street, blocking the way for the city’s Public Works employees to plow a public roadway. During the last major snow storm, there were several complaints from residents, as well as employees who plow the streets, that too many unattended vehicles were left on public streets, thereby essentially blocking the plows
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Annexation of Pole Canyon, White Hills to EM City completed
City remains third largest geographically in Utah, adding 3,000 acres Eagle Mountain City received approval from the Lieutenant Governor’s office and has completed the annexation of the area known as Pole Canyon, about 3,000 acres north of Fairfield, adjacent to SR-73. The additional land increases the geographic size of the city to approximately 50 square miles, maintaining Eagle Mountain City’s ranking as the third largest incorporated area in Utah.
This annexation includes the previously unincorporated subdivision of White Hills, which has 112 residences, increasing the city’s population by approximately 400 people, to a total of over 23,000. White Hills residents will now receive services from Eagle Mountain City, including: • Code enforcement • Parks Streets and snow plowing • • Business licensing and other permits • Garbage pick-up & recycling
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(ACE Disposal) Fire and public safety • • Storm drain maintenance. The districts currently providing water and sewer service for White Hills will continue until those utilities can be connected to the city’s facilities. Gas service will be provided by Questar to existing residences and electricity is provided by Rocky Mountain Power. A town hall meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 26, at 7 p.m. at Eagle Mountain City Hall (1650 E. Stagecoach Run)
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Westlake wins high school ice cream rivalry
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By Emily Zimmer Staff Writer
In the month leading up to the rivalry football game between Westlake High School and Lehi High School last fall, a local restaurant provided a venue for a friendly competition among students of the two schools. Custom ice cream flavors were created for the two teams by Emmett's and Ethel's Restaurant in Lehi and the community was invited to vote for their favorite flavor. The flavor created for Westlake, “Blue Thunder,” was overwhelmingly successful and Westlake emerged victorious in the competition. Though Lehi High had the home-team advantage with their proximity to the restaurant location, the student body and staff at Westlake showed their incredible school spirit and scooped their competition right out of the ice cream case. The flavor mixture of Blue Thunder was a winning combination, and members of the community gobbled it up as well. It has been so popular in the restaurant that the owners have decided to keep it in the ice cream case as a regular flavor. The concept of combining a blue mint base with Oreo cookies and White Chocolate, similar to that of the signature flavor of USU, was spearheaded by Mike Dunn, Student Body Officer Adviser at Westlake. After taking opinions from the student body officers, the group decided that flavor would be one that the stu-
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assistance will make in a villager’s life. As Reese states, “Many people live in small, isolated communities, without any access to important services that they so desperately need. Getting an eye exam and a pair of glasses seems simple, but it can be a life changing experience to someone who can't see. It has been a great experience for us to help provide those services to them.” The ability to provide such a valuable service to those in need, along with being able to experience the wonders of nature in the extremes of Alaska, is an exhilarating experience for the team of doctors, their families and their staff. When the doctors aren't venturing into the deepest parts of Alaska, they run a successful optometry specialist office in Saratoga Springs. The team takes turns on their Alaskan adventures so that one of them is always in office to serve local patients. Their practice is Alpine Vision Center, located at 76 E Commerce Drive, suite #102. They can be reached at 801-768-1900 and their website is www.visionsourcealpinevision.com. Visitors to the office can see many of the pictures that the doctors have taken of villagers and scenery on their visits to Alaska.
dents at Westlake would enjoy. Were they ever right! As well, thanks to Dunn's ingenious thinking, the students at the school were able to purchase the ice cream at lunch every day for the time period of the contest. It was a highly sought after lunch item and the students could not get enough of the ice cream. The purchase of the ice cream by the bucket to sell at lunch also enormously boosted Westlake's point spread over Lehi and helped push them to the lead. Outside of the lunch room venue, Westlake students, faculty and parents were going into the restaurant in search of the taste-bud tempting ice cream. The community support for Westlake far exceeded that of Lehi's efforts and that showed in the volume of cups and cones that were sold at the restaurant. After only one week of being out of Blue Thunder in the case, the owners began making it again because of the requests and demand for it. Scott Litke, owner of Emmett's and Ethel's states, “The school spirit shown by the students at Westlake was amazing! We loved having the students bring their family and friends in to get Blue Thunder ice cream. They really showed a lot of pride in their school and we are excited to provide them with their prize for winning the competition-30 gallons of their signature flavor.” Congratulations to the students and faculty at Westlake High for winning the first annual high school ice cream rivalry against Lehi High!
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Residents to help POLICE BLOTTER in naming parks Thursday, January 20, 2011
By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
Residents of Saratoga Springs have the opportunity to submit suggestions for parks in the city needing to be named. From now until February 15, you can visit the city’s website or visit city offices to submit your name picks. There are fourteen city parks currently in need of a name. According to City Councilman Cecil Tuley this process started after residents had a desire to name a park, recently finished, on Harbor Park Way. City leaders looked favorably on the idea and eventually chose a suggested name for the new park. Tuley states, “During the council discussions it was clear that the other parks that had been built over the past few years had not been named and no identification signs were ever installed. Nobody had really asked for a name and the parks were generalWINTERSPECIALS 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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The Saratoga Springs Police Department handled a total of 6,896 offenses for the year 2010. The department handled 423 reported incidents in December, 2010, compared to 482 in 2009 and 337 in 2008. The Investigations Division has been working 51 active cases for December. Case sampling for December, 2010: Spice arrest - SSPD officers responded to a neighborhood within the Harvest Hills subdivision. Upon arrival, officers found that the man who called police was acting strangely. The man originally called police claiming that someone had broken into his home. After checking the house, it was determined that no one had ever been inside the residence. The homeowner eventually admitted to having smoked Spice (a substance recently banned, similar to the properties of marijuana). It was the effects of the substance which likely caused the behavior. The man was arrested and released with a citation. Home burglary in-progress SSPD officers, and officers from surrounding cities, rushed to a residence in the Saratoga Hills subdivision. Officers received a report from the homeowner that two unknown men knocked on her front door. She decided not to answer the door because she didn’t know who the men were. After a few minutes the men, thinking the home was empty, went around to the back door and forced entry into the residence. The victim was able to lock herself inside an interior
room and call 9-1-1. However, the men continued to break in and look through the victim’s house. No items were taken and the suspects were able to elude responding officers. Assaulted for drugs - On December 8, SSPD officers responded to the SSD subdivision on the report of a 9-1-1 hang-up. Upon arrival, it was determined that two brothers and a roommate were engaged in a physical fight over a marijuana deal gone bad. Both brothers were upset that the roommate allegedly took some of their recreational drugs. A fist-fight broke out on the front lawn. Another family member tried to step-in and break up the fight. However, she became another victim in the fight. Those involved in the assault were either cited or arrested and taken to jail for multiple charges. Alcohol party without permission - An SSPD officer responded to a residence in the Sunrise Meadows subdivision. It was reported by the homeowner that he left town and secured his house. When he returned home, the house had been “trashed” and left in complete disarray. There was, apparently, a very large alcohol party at the victim’s house. The man said there were beer cans and cups “everywhere,” and every room in the house had been entered and looked-through. He said there were no signs of forced entry into house and had given no one permission to be there during his absence. Stereo speakers and a large amount of cash were stolen from the home. Anyone with
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information is requested to contact the SSPD offices. Sleep-over assault - A juvenile girl was arrested following an assault that occurred in the Loch Lomond subdivision on December 18. The girl was being interviewed by the officer when she became argumentative and combative with the officer. She was subsequently arrested and taken to the Juvenile Detention Center for the assault and resisting offenses. Secret shopper’scam - On December 10, an SSD resident entered the SSPD offices and requested to file a report for an on-going scam. The man had replied to an advertisement for a ‘Secret Shopper’ on KSL.com. When he replied, he was given an “assignment” almost immediately. Part of the “job” entailed going to a local retailer and sending money via Western Union to an address in California. Over the course of several months, the man was scammed out of nearly $24,000. (*NOTE- NEVER wire money to anyone without first knowing of the origin of the transaction.) Eagle Mountain assist - SSPD Officers responded to the request of Utah County Sheriff’s Deputies attempting to serve an arrest warrant upon an individual in The Ranches area of Eagle Mountain. When officers attempted to serve the warrant, they were met with significant resistance from the man being taken into custody. After a brief scuffle, a deputy deployed a Please see BLOTTER on page 11
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15th Annual Nabbys It’s getting harder to fathom that this column has been running continuously for 15 years. Perhaps even stranger, it’s getting harder and harder to sneak off to the movie theater when there’s often better stuff on television. Well, movies still rule but this year’s Nabbys (or is it Nabbies? I can never quite remember) are dedicated to some of TV’s best series. The “Fringe” award – to Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, a movie that went direct to DVD, but had more emotional resonance than half the theatrical releases. Get some Kleenex and have yourself a bawl. “The Middle” award – to a great portion of the movies released this year. Neither great nor bad, many films fell in the vast wasteland of the unmemorable and mediocre. The “American Idol” award – to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—Part 1. Not only has Harry become an iconic hero, he smartly did what any self-respecting idol would do: break the finale into two movies to make double the profits. The “Breaking Bad” award – to movies that got a little critical love, and yet I’m not jumping on for the ride. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse got some of the best reviews of the franchise, and I’m still waiting for a plot to materialize. Invictus was certainly an inspiring idea for a movie, but it left me a little hollow. Maybe it’s because Timothy McVeigh spoiled
that poem for me years ago. The “Justified” award – to movies that received a lot of flak, but appealed to me on one level or another. Remember Me, Knight and Day, and The A-Team were all better than the critical treatment they received. “The Walking Dead” award – to Dennis Hopper, Lena Horne, Tony Curtis, Patricia Neal, Leslie Nielsen, Corey Haim and Gary Coleman. Thanks to the movies, those who passed will never really be gone but will live on in our celluloid memories. The Summer Reruns award – The Losers and The Expendables. Shutter Island and Inception. Despicable Me and Megamind. We got to see a lot of big movies this year… twice! The “Mad Men” award – to
some really angry protagonists. Leading the pack is Mel Gibson, and that’s not even counting his role in Edge of Darkness. The “Lost” award – to movies that not only didn’t find an audience, but shouldn’t have. The Last Airbender, Jonah Hex, Gulliver’s Travels, Crazy on the Outside and When in Rome may not have been the worst movies of the year, but they were certainly the worst I saw. Verdict: Cancellation! The “Glee” award – to the movies that made me the happiest: The Social Network, Departures, The Ghost Writer, How to Train Your Dragon, Inception, The Road, and Tangled, all movies I wouldn’t mind seeing next season. ***** Write to The Cinemaniac at mwnabhan@aol.com.
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School Calendar Harvest Hills Elementary Jan. 27, 28—Parent Teacher Conferences Feb 7—Minimal Monday Feb. 8—Kindergarten registration 9:30 a.m. Saratoga Shores Elementary Feb 7—Minimal Monday Sage Hills Elementary Jan. 26, 27—SEP Conferences Feb. 1-14—Val-o-gram sales Feb 7—Minimal Monday Feb. 7—Kindergarten registration Lakeview Academy Eagle Valley Elementary Jan. 20—Pre-school and Kindergarten Family Night Jan. 31-Feb. 4—Book Fair Feb 7—Minimal Monday Mountain Trails Elementary Jan. 26, 27—Parent Teacher Conferences Book Fair Feb 7—Minimal Monday 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 Hidden Hollow Elementary Feb 7—Kindergarten registration from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Please bring current immunizations and birth certificate. (Must be a copy of original birth certificate; little cards will NO longer be accepted.) Please notify friends and neighbors if they have children that will be five years old on or before September 1. Feb 7—Minimal Monday
The Ranches Academy Jan. 20—Jazz Reading kickoff Jan. 28—Daddy donut 7:30 a.m. Feb. 8—Science fair 5:30 p.m. Vista Heights Middle School Jan. 26, 28—Spelling Bee Rockwell Charter School Jan. 21—Bonfire Boys’ basketball at Rockwell Jan. 25—Girls’ basketball at Maeser 5:50 p.m. Jan. 26—Boys’ basketball at North Summit 5:30 p.m. Girls’ basketball at North Summit 7:00 p.m. Jan. 28—Boys’ basketball at South Summit 5:30 p.m. Feb. 1—Girls’ basketball at Rockwell 5:30 p.m. Feb. 2—Boys’ basketball at Rockwell 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3—Girls’ basketball at Layton Christian 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4—Boys’ basketball at Rockwell 5:30 p.m. Westlake High School Jan. 20, 22—Storm Night, Drill Team, High School performance teams and Community performers, 7:00 PM 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. Jan. 25—Boys’ basketball vs. Lehi 3:30 p.m. Jan. 28—Drill competition at Bountiful High Ballroom competition 2:30 p.m. Feb. 1—Boys’ basketball vs. Timpanogos 3:30 p.m. Feb. 3—Boys’ basketball vs. Orem 3:30 p.m. Feb. 4—State swimming competition State drill competition Wrestling sectionals at Westlake 12 p.m.
Sundance
Thursday, January 20, 2011
By Kim Zebley
Restaurant Review
One of my favorite places on earth is Sundance. I love everything about it—the sights, sounds, smells and tastes. I have never had a negative experience there. In fact every visit has been exceptional; from hiking to biking, and skiing to painting; from photographing to lodging to eating. For me it’s always been like a trip to Paradise. Last fall I decided I should review this, my favorite place. I was looking for an excuse to go there and a review seemed perfect. Now my favorite restaurant in the whole world is Sundance’s Tree Room, and I’ve also eaten at their Foundry Grill. Yet I’d never taken the time to eat at the Deli. The Deli is a little shop that sells sandwiches, soups and salads, drinks, treats and unique homemade food gifts. We usually just go there to buy a sucker at the end of our hikes, but on that day I decided this would be a great place to review. The weather was rainy on that beautiful autumn day. There was a chill in the air as my daughter and I went on our photo expedition, but after slipping around in the mud we decided it was time for a break. We went to the Deli. I ordered the turkey with cranberry sauce sandwich and warm apple cider topped with whipped cream and caramel. My daughter ordered the spicy jalapeno with ham. I loved the atmosphere, of course, and I also loved the apple cider. It was creamy and comforting. However, I was very disappointed with the sandwich. It was, well, dry and tasteless. Now, my daughter loved her sandwich, which had pep-
per jack cheese, tomato, lettuce, and spicy jalapeno mayo on wheat bread. When she saw the disappointed look on my face she simply said, “What did you expect, Mom? You ordered turkey with cranberry sauce.� Hmm, apparently I should have known better. What went wrong? Sundance has never let me down. I realized that day that one visit would not make a very fair critique, especially for my favorite place, Sundance. Luckily I didn’t have to wait too long to give it a second chance. My son and I decided to go skiing and of course I was determined to try the Deli one more time. The air was numbing, so when I suggested we go in and get something warm to drink, along with dinner, my son thought that was a great idea. As always, the atmosphere was relaxing and inviting. The first time I went was for lunch, but this time it was later and we admired the nice fire outside while we were eating. We had the tiny sitting area to ourselves. This time I ordered the chicken salad sandwich. My son ordered a “mountain cheese steak sandwich� with jalapeno chips and hot cocoa. We only ordered half sandwiches, which didn’t fill us enough, but we were both anxious to get back to the slopes. Plus that left room to buy our favorite suckers at the end. Again I enjoyed the hot cider and this time, I’m happy to say, the sandwich was delicious. Sure, the atmosphere always sets the mood and we were starved, but that sandwich was just what I needed. It was made with crunchy apples, grapes that were firm, fragrant cilantro, and celery and scallions. All of this combined with mayonnaise and topped with crisp red leaf lettuce on moist
The Crossroads Journal wheat bread made a very good sandwich‌ much better than my turkey with cranberry sauce. The mountain cheese steak came with diced onion and tomatoes mixed with Worcestershire sauce, and topped with melted provolone cheese. All of this was served on delicious asiago cheese bread. My son loved it. The jalapeno chips were good and we both had fun trying to run to the drinking fountain to get a drink before the jalapeno burn lit our throats on fire. It’s definitely a pretty funny site, trying to run in ski boots, but not something I would highly recommend. We enjoyed warming up as we finished our cocoa and cider and then we were back on the slopes. The Deli is definitely not as good as the five-star Tree Room; if it was it would have the Tree Room’s high prices. The deli is a casual, relaxing place for skiers, families or passersby. Two half-sandwiches, one bag of chips, and two hot drinks later, my total was $19. Now I’ve finally tried Sundance’s Deli‌ twice. Once was not very good for me. Once was really good. For my two children, who are old enough to give a fair opinion, they both loved their eating experience. So I guess that’s 3 out of 4‌ and that’s not bad. It wasn’t by any means the best deli sandwich I’ve ever had, but it was better than many and far better than the peanut butter and jelly I would have packed if I was bringing food from home. So I’d say even if you’re not going skiing, it’s a great escape from the valley and what a beautiful place to relax and enjoy. I can almost always think of a unique excuse to go to Sundance, the Deli will be just one more. Oh, and don’t forget the sucker. Deli hours: Sunday - Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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by Jennifer Klingonsmith
r o f s ’ t a h W nner? di South of the Border Salmon
For those who know they should eat fish but can’t quite get past the slightly fishy taste, try this easy recipe. The chili powder acts as a pleasant foil to the taste of the sea. Broiling the fish masks it as well. A note: the fresher the fish, the less fishy it will be. 8 boneless, skinless salmon fillets (about 2 lbs.) 1 t. sea salt
1 t. chili powder 1/2 t. fresh-cracked peppercorns Melted butter
Set oven to broil (on high). Spray broiler pan with non-stick cooking spray. Rinse salmon with cold water and arrange on broiler pan. Brush with butter. Sprinkle fillets with salt, pepper and chili powder. Put broiler pan in oven, so fish is about 4 inches from heat. Broil for about 6 to 9 minutes (depending on the thickness of fillets). Do not turn over. Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Watch carefully so it does not burn. Serve with wild rice and a fresh spinach salad. Serves 4-6.
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
Saratoga Springs City Council Notes Thursday, January 20, 2011
By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Those present included Bud Poduska, Brent Call, Cecil Tuley, Jim Miller, Michael McOmber, Mayor Mia Love and city staff. Public comment Saratoga Springs resident Aaron Evans expressed anger that the city’s snowplows had blocked access to a private road on his property with snow. He had returned to town after the holidays and was unable to get home. He stated that he called for maintenance crews to come clear the snow. It took them many hours to respond. A Harvest Hills resident stated concern about the delay in garbage pick-up in her neighborhood. This was due to recent snowstorms. When she tried to contact the city about the problem, she was told one thing and when she contacted Allied Waste, she was told another. She asked that more communication take place between the two entities. She also asked that the snowplows work to clear the secondary roads sooner so they don’t get packed down with ice and snow. Resident Jerry Roberts announced that Friends of Saratoga Springs Library was recently incorporated and would start fundraising soon. Awards Police Chief Gary Hicken stood to award a City Council Commendation to Officer Nick Stidham. Hicken recounted how Stidham and fellow
officer Kevin Turner had been called to a possible burglary in progress. A passerby had seen someone with a flashlight walking around a dark house. The officers found the door ajar and the lights out. They called out and received no response. They determined that no one was on the main floor of the house and proceeded down to the basement. A large dog then attacked Turner, biting him on the arm. Stidham used his taser on the dog. The homeowner was home in the basement, but had not heard the officers until the dog attacked. The dog began to move and the owner was unable to control it. The dog tried to attack the officer again. Stidham quickly used his taser a second time. Hicken commented how Stidham’s quick thinking kept his partner from sustaining more serious injury and from the dog possibly having to be put down. The City Council applauded and commended Officer Stidham. As a side note, what the passerby actually saw was the homeowner walking around his yard checking on some Christmas lights. Policy items Consent Calendar The consent calendar was unanimously approved. Resolution R11-3 (01-04-11): A resolution adopting amendments to the City of Saratoga Springs Personnel Policies and Procedures manual and establishing an effective date. Last year, the City Council had instructed city staff to draft a transition from the traditional sick leave/vacation days model to a Per-
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sonal Time Off (PTO) model for employees taking time off. Many employees did not want a change in benefits so a Benefits Committee (made up of full-time employees) was formed to review the issue. The Benefits Committee recommended a PTO/Short Term Medical Leave plan. They thought the plan included elements of change that favor both the employee and the city. Pay-out caps rewarded longevity with the city and the new plan would give employees flexibility in taking time off while preventing abuse of sick leave. The amendments were unanimously approved. Resolution R11-4 (01-04-11): A resolution implementing a loan program for the ICMA retirement plan and establishing an effective date. City Manager Mark Christensen stated that this resolution would allow employees more choices in how they choose to save for retirement. One of these choices would allow city employees to be able to borrow against their retirement (in a 457 plan). They could only borrow money they themselves contributed. The money would also have to be paid back before the employee left city employment. Councilman Brent Call hoped that employees considering using the loan program are strongly counseled about the dangers of doing so. Councilman Michael McOmber noted that much paperwork is required to borrow against a retirement plan, preventing it from being a hasty decision. Christensen noted that at the
end of the day, it is the employee’s choice, and that the option should be theirs. The resolution was unanimously approved. Reports Mayor Mia Love attempted to rally volunteers to attend Local Government Day at the Capitol Building. This is a day where city officials can meet with their state representatives and discuss issues important to their locality. She said it was important that Saratoga Springs have represen-
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