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App for the Eagle Mountain smartphone in Community Eagle Mountain Safety Program By Nancy Kramer Staff Writer
By Nancy Kramer Staff Writer
What a great time to be alive! Aren’t you happy that this is the age of technology and not the age of covered wagons? Don’t you just love the fact that you have access to Facebook and Twitter? Eagle Mountain has done it again… that is, the city is providing residents with an app that can
be used with both the iPhone and Android. On February 7, this app will be available under the name Eagle Mountain and was designed by ifanmedia. It will provide easier access to local businesses, city services, and area attractions. Features include a City department phone directory, a registered business directory (including home-based businesses), Twitter feeds, area
attractions, and a reporting feature for things such as potholes, street lights out, graffiti, etc. where smartphone users can take a photo of the problem and provide a brief description and the service request will be sent to the appropriate department. This is amazing and so accessible to most anyone who is interested in having all this information literally at his or her fingertips.
Eagle Mountain has been involved in building a safety program since 2010. This community safety program teaches about preparing for emergencies, provides CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training which teaches civilians how to be first responders in an emergency situation, helps to locate missing children, notifies and helps during disasters, and provides Neighborhood Watch to help keep neighborhoods safe. The meetings are usually held at the Public Safety building. Subjects of concern such as drug abuse in the community and learning the signs of drug abuse are sometimes discussed. Neighborhood Watch meetings are held regularly, and anyone interested in getting involved is encouraged to attend. Other classes such as the Basic Heartsaver CPR classes and Babysitter CPR classes are held at the fire stations. Another service held at the City Center Fire Station was when the Utah County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control hosted a vaccination and licensing clinic to
help provide a service to protect our furry friends. Right now would be a great time to get involved with the Safety Program, as Eagle Mountain is hoping that all of its neighborhoods will get involved with an upcoming disaster drill. If you live in Utah, you may know that this is Earthquake country, and residents have been advised to be ready for “The Earthquake.” Officials have stated that it’s not “if” but “when” (as “The Earthquake” is inevitable). The city is hoping to have all of its neighborhoods participate in the Great Utah Shakeout on April 17, 2012. Many of the city’s neighborhoods have no representatives, and your help is needed. If you would like to get involved, contact Alicia at 801789-6712. The Great Utah Shakeout is a statewide earthquake drill, which will take place at 10:15 a.m. on April 17, 2012. Hundreds of thousands of Utahns will “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” in our largest earthquake drill ever. All schools are encouraged to take part in the drill. Eagle Mountain’s goal is to prevent a major earthquake from becoming a catastrophe in the community.
Third annual Sweetheart’s Ball By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
It is time to put on your dancing shoes. The City of Saratoga Springs is once again hosting a Sweetheart’s Ball, just in time for
Valentine’s Day. The event will be held on February 10 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. in the ballroom at Talon’s Cove. As always, a live band will be performing, and a selection of desserts will be offered. This is the third year that the city
has hosted this event. According to AnnElise Harrison, the first year those that chose to participate weren’t very many, and the Civic Events Committee debated whether or not to have a Sweetheart’s Ball the following year. They were pleasantly surprised when, after forging
ahead, the number of citizens attending doubled during the second year, which led them to this third year. Harrison states that the city likes to provide those couples interested in dancing a less expensive option, and that it is proving to be
something for which residents have shown a desire. The price of the ball is $15 in advance, or $20 at the door. Those interested can register online on the city’s website, www.saratogaspringscity.com, or pay at the city offices.
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What do you think ? Although fairly young, this year has already been full of political positioning. Last month President Obama gave his yearly State of the Union address, which many saw as an opportunity for the president to make election year promises. The Republican Party has also had its share of face time, with the hopefuls debating all of the hot topics, in an effort to choose an electable nominee. It is unavoidable that the big stories for the year will include every angle of the presidential election, so The Crossroads Journal asked:
What do you think will be the biggest issue for voters during this election year?
“Unemployment. Creating jobs and tax breaks for employers to get more jobs.”
Thursday, February 2, 2012
2013 National Boy Scout Jamboree Rally Attending a Boy Scout National Jamboree is a once in a lifetime experience. It is a chance to experience Scouting at its finest. The National Jamboree is held once every four years. In 2013 it will be held at the new Summit Bechtel Scout Ranch in West Virginia. We are currently recruiting a troop of Scouts from the Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain area for the 2013 Jamboree. We currently have about half of the troop filled and are attempting to finish recruiting as soon as possible. To provide more information answer questions, we are holding two rallies to discuss activities, requirements and how to sign up. The Jamboree includes a 9day scouting event that will be scouting at its very best. The subsequent days will include touring of our church and country’s most
significant and sacred sites. The National Jamboree will also mark the 100th Anniversary of the church and its association with scouting and the BSA. It is a once in a lifetime experience. The Summit will be filled with worldclass activities from sun up to sun down. The theme of the Jamboree of Go Big, Get Wild says it all. The experience of attending a National Jamboree is unlike any other summer camp. It will not be quickly forgotten and will be a most treasured lifetime memory. It will be the foundation of many moral and life changing decisions. Many friendships and bonds will be forged from your Jamboree experience. We will be holding Jamboree rallies in Lehi and Eagle Mountain for Scouts and parents to get more information and sign-up.
February 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Sego Lily LDS Church Building 880 North 700 East Lehi, UT 84043 February 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. LDS Church 7944 Smith Ranch Road Eagle Mountain, UT 84005 Please contact any of the following for additional information. Larry M. Gordon 801.376.5688 lgordon@afutah.com Michael O’Connor 801.367.3941 odog1247@yahoo.com Sam Cannon 801.662.9753 cannon.sw@gmail.com Lance Lemon 801.310.8489 lancelemon92@gmail.com
CERT classes offered in Eagle Mountain
-Alisha Dawdy Eagle Mountain
“The direction our country is going in general. Hopefully people will vote to make a change.” -Tomi Hill Saratoga Springs
“The recession or the budget being passed will be the big issue this year.”
Eagle Mountain Fire Department will be offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes in February. Classes are held at Fire Station # 2 in The Ranches. Classes include topics such as emergency preparedness, fire suppression and safety, first aid and disaster triage, CPR, search and rescue, terrorism, and disaster psychology. There is approximately 21 hours of training,
with a simulated disaster drill to finish the class. The next class will start on February 7 at 7 p.m., and will run Tuesday and Thursday evenings for a month (February 7, 9, 16, 23, 28, March 1, 6, 8 and Saturday, March 3 disaster drill). Another class will be offered on Saturdays, Feb 11 and 25 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with the disaster drill on March 3 from 9-12 a.m. We need at least 12 people in
each class for them to continue. Cost is $20 for the series of classes. A CERT backpack with safety equipment, including a helmet, vest, gloves and other accessories is available to purchase for $45. Information for CERT is located on the city’s website and at the library. Sign up by contacting Steve Conger at 801-420-2897 or sconger@emcity.org.
Common Sense with Jeff & Nikki Wickman
-Natalie Johnson Saratoga Springs
“Probably the economic situation that we are in right now. Jobs, medical care, schools…” -Judie Dresden Saratoga Springs
This second article questions why the City of Saratoga Springs has such a difficult time repairing the pothole that drivers must deal with as they turn west from Redwood Road onto Pony Express Parkway. It has been filled several times but continues to be a traffic hazard.
Why not put in an extra two feet of asphalt to round out the corner and make the transition smoother and more convenient. The traffic light is timed so that drivers almost never have to stop completely, yet practically every driver does in order to avoid both the pothole and the oncoming
traffic. The lane is too narrow to maneuver safely without stopping. It only makes Common Sense to widen that corner and get rid of the pothole permanently. If you have input, please visit www.thecrossroadsjournal.com.
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Saratoga Springs City Council Notes By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer
January 17, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Those present included Bud Poduska, Michael McOmber, Jim Miller, Shellie Baertsch, Rebecca Call, Mayor Mia Love and city staff. Public comment A Harvest Hills resident expressed concern about the proposed Cascade Collision repair shop planned at the entrance to Harvest Hills. She stated that the HOA was concerned not so much with Cascade Collision, but with what other businesses would come in after it, on the remaining nine lots in that area. She thought Cascade Collision would set the trend for more industrial businesses to front Harvest Hills. She asked the city to require Cascade Collision to flip the building—making its entrance on Hillcrest Road rather than Redwood Road. If not, successive buildings will follow suit and also face Redwood Road. This trend would make Hillcrest Road a back alley of industrial shops, she concluded. If Cascade Collision will not flip the building, she stated, the rear architectural detail should be consistent with the front. She also said that the HOA desired to be involved in the creation of a developer agreement with the city. She thought stipulations could be set in place to mitigate the industrial look of Cascade Collision as well as future buildings. Policy Session Consent Calendar
The consent calendar was unanimously approved. Sage Hill Elementary Division/Partition of Land per Utah Code 10-9-103(52)(c)(v). City staff reported that Sage Hill Elementary was originally scheduled to be built on land owned by the Alpine School District (ASD). The land, however, was situated in an area that made tying into utilities difficult. As a result, the school district swapped property with another landowner and built the school at a nearby location. There was a disputation over the exact ownership of one strip of land at the new location. The school was built without resolving the dispute. ASD then asked the disputed landowner to do the right thing and donate the land to the district. But he refused. ASD is confident that the issue can be resolved. Mayor Love found it humorous that the ASD continues to come into the city and build schools without going through the proper channels. It seemed to Love that there were always messy details to clean up later. She encouraged the ASD (whose representative was present) to go through the formal building and approval process including building on land it actually owns. The item was unanimously approved. Discussion of capital facilities and potential code revisions to land use and transportation elements of the General Plan. City staff reported that there were three important things the City Council should keep in mind when considering Please see SSCC NOTES on page 4
the city’s general land use plan: the Mountain View Corridor, the planned Teguayo development, and the extension of Pioneer Crossing. Staff continued saying that the City Council was giving input to update the plan—not to officially change zoning. He noted that some street intersections had changed, making the planned zoning inappropriate. He also stated that city staff wanted to make sure the gener-
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al plan was accurate and up to date when it was presented to developers. He hoped that any discrepancies between the general plan and the actual land use map were found and eliminated so that residents weren’t confused. And lastly, he noted that there was a lack of industrial areas within the city. Councilman Jim Miller suggested that areas like Harvest Hills (with adjoining areas of commercial around it) be protected from SOB’s (sexually oriented businesses). City Manager Mark Christensen noted that the transportation part of the plan would be largely absent because Eagle Mountain had requested that the future Mountain View Corridor extend further south into Saratoga Springs. Reports
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whatdoesitsay? Congratulations to Amy Loveless of Saratoga Springs for emailing the first correct answer to last issue’s puzzle! She won 1 free medium pizza from Tenney’s Pizza (formerly 5 Buck Pizza) in Saratoga Springs. The Crossroads Journal wants you to tell us “what does it say?” The first person to email the correct answer to this week’s puzzle NO SOONER THAN FEBRUARY 3RD will win 1 free medium pizza from 5 Buck Pizza in Saratoga Springs. Email your guess to thecrossroads@digis.net along with your name, address and phone number. Good Luck! Mayor Love stated that she expected a lot out of the City Council members. She wanted them to serve on numerous municipal boards so that the city had greater representation. Christensen noted that the city was updating its website— incorporating many of the photos taken by residents for a recent photo contest. Councilman Michael McOmber asked why Pioneer Crossing’s streetlights had been out. Christensen replied that there had been an act of vandalism at the lights’ control box and that copper wiring had been stolen. He stated that it was in the process of being repaired. Police Chief Gary Hicken reported that police had caught the thief in the act and that he had been arrested. The meeting then entered into closed session.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Eagle Mountain’s youth baseball registration will run through February 27, with late registration February 28 - March 6. The Eagle Mountain Woman of the Year award is back. If you know someone who has done phenomenal service in their home, school, or community that you think deserves to be recognized, be sure to nominate them before March 1, 2012. The award is kept a secret, even to the winner, until the presentation at the Miss Eagle Mountain Pageant on April 7, 2012. To submit nominations, please send email to swhittier@emcity.org, telling a little about why you think this person should be Woman of the Year. Contact Sarah Whittier for more information at 801.789.6645 or email address above.
Miss Pony Express Days rodeo pageant orientation will be Feb. 3, at 6:30 p.m. Pageant will be March 24, 2012. Orientation will be for young women interested in promoting the sport of rodeo and EM City. Info packets found on city’s website. Lianne lpengra@emcity.org, 801.789.6601. EM’s Princess Academy will be Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for princesses ages 3 to 10. The cost is $10 per princess, which covers lunch, crafts, gifts, a picture with Miss Eagle Mountain and the Fairy Godmother, and more! Register on city’s website. Participation is limited to first 50. Melissa Smith (801) 735-7325. The Saratoga Springs library is in need of volunteers willing to commit 2-4 hours a week. Contact Sue, 801-
766-6513. Saratoga Springs Literacy Center helps ALL children ages 5-10 years old with FREE tutoring for all reading levels. Register now at the Saratoga Springs Library. Eagle Mountain area seniors. For general questions, contact Carroll Johnson at 318-1595. Information can 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. Hidden Hollow Elementary is in need of volunteers that will listen to children read on a weekly basis. Please call Joy England at (80)-7096618 or Hidden Hollow at (801) 7897807.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Scaddy’s By Kim Zebley Restaurant Review
It’s “All about food and fuel.” What a bold statement. What a strange statement. There was really nothing that drew me to try a place with such a name. To me the gas station/car wash/ food stop called All about Food and Fuel, located on SR73, looked like a normal truck stop that was far from home. I could see this place located somewhere in the middle of Wyoming, perhaps. Imagine you’ve been driving for forever when all of the sudden you see a sign that reads, “All about Food and Fuel -150 miles.” Then 10 miles later you see the next sign, “All about Food and Fuel - 140 miles.” On and on it would go, with those signs being the highlight to your Wyoming drive-through and then, when you reach your oasis, All about Food and Fuel, the name would make sense. By this time your thoughts would probably be telling you, “All that really matters IS food and fuel… (and maybe a bathroom).” My policy for writing reviews is if I have nothing nice to say, I don’t write the review. I stopped and ate at this location’s eat-in area, called Scaddy’s, a year and a half ago. I didn’t write a review. That’s all I’m going to say. This week I figured I would give them another try. Maybe I was just too critical the first time around. Well, I’m writing a review, which means I found something good to write. All about Food and Fuel offers
two eateries: Taco Time and Scaddy’s. I didn’t realize it, but Scaddy’s is a small food chain with four Utah locations. Now even though my first experience at Scaddy’s was less than fantastic, this time it seemed different. I’m not sure why. Maybe now they’re more experienced or they’ve found their comfort zone. They offer a nice truck stop-style menu with choices of burgers, hand battered chicken fingers, Philly cheesesteaks and specialty sandwiches. There are also kid’s choices, sides, salads and ice cream/shake choices. What I really wanted to try was one of their breakfast selections- the Swedish stuffed pancakes, but breakfast is only served from 7-11 a.m. What’s a Swedish pancake, anyway? It
The Crossroads Journal sounds good. I guess I’ll have to go find out some morning. I ordered the French dip on ciabatta and a blueberry shake. The order was out in a jiffy, but not so quick that I questioned if it was fresh. I could hear everything being made in the background. How pleasantly surprised I was when I tasted the French dip. It was so much better than my first experience. The meat was tasty and tender, the bread was soft with a slightly firm crust and the dip was just right. Of course, the melted Swiss cheese was a nice compliment that brought a sense of soothe to the whole combination. The milk shake was Utah-style thick. Not better than any of our local shake choices, but it’s nice to know we have options. Oh, and I ordered the small. It was a pretty big small. So that’s that. I’m glad I gave Scaddy’s another try. I would say this truck stop diner would satisfy any hungry trucker or individual. Definitely not my favorite place to eat, but it’s no longer on my “places to avoid” list either. If you’re looking for fast food that has a few different options, you might want to give Scaddy’s a try. Oh, and another plus, they have a drive through, just in case you don’t need the fuel… or bathroom. All About Food and Fuel, with Taco Time and Scaddy’s is located on 1750 W. Main St., Lehi. Scaddy’s hours are M-S 8-10, Sunday 9-8.
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