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By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
Starting July 1 Eagle Mountain will begin letting some offhighway vehicles (OHVs) take to the city’s streets. According to Mayor Jackson, “The specific class of OHVs are stated in our ordinance as ATV Type I & II, and motorcycles. There are several types of OHVs, but we are only allowing these three types on City streets.” The vehicles will not only be allowed on most residential streets, but also allowed to use the city’s main roads for crossing, such as Pony Express Parkway and SR 73. Although no time restrictions are in place for riding, the mayor would like to remind people that sound ordinances may apply and to “please be respectful of your neighbors.” The original ordinance which banned the OHVs was made effective in 2001, but has now been revisited due to the number of people who have contacted the mayor and City Council on the issue of riding. Another factor was the larger number of riding trails
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that are now available on Lake Mountain. Mayor Jackson states, “The effective date of the ordinance is July 1, 2012. We are allowing OHVs and intend to pursue a designated trail system with cooperation from several private property owners, as well as SITLA and BLM. We are currently in the
process of getting permission and putting up signage to designate the allowed areas. If people do not follow this plan they will be trespassing. If the trespassing becomes a problem we will take away the right to ride. So I would ask that our citizens please work hard to self police and be respectful of private property.”
Information for area’s veterans By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
James Theriault is a Saratoga Springs resident that served in the Army for over five years, including time in Vietnam where he survived a helicopter crash. He also worked for the federal government for twentyfive years with jobs at Bendix Aerospace and the Defense Logistics Agency. He has been a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars for over 40 years, where he has served in a variety of leadership positions. Now the Veterans of Foreign wars have named Theriault the State Commander for Utah, which is the highest position that you can serve in a state. Theriault wants residents to be aware of a couple of issues that may help veterans in the future. The first is a veterans’ nursing home that is going to open in Payson, Utah.
According to Theriault the nursing home will be open to house any veteran in our state, but the focus will be on those veterans from the central Utah area. Theriault states, “There are going to be 108 rooms available, which will be funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the bare essentials. We, the veterans’ service organizations in the area, are collecting donations to upgrade the facility to make the veterans feel more like they are at home. These upgrades will cost about $4,000 per room. Those that donate $100 or more will find their name on an honors plaque in the home. Those who can and do donate $4000 or more will have a room named after them and a plaque next to the door telling everyone who sponsored the room.” Besides letting veterans know about the upcoming nursing home, Theriault is also hoping that our area
will soon be able to have its own Veterans of Foreign Wars post. Currently the closest post is located in American Fork, but Theriault is confident that there would be enough interest in having one closer to home because of the large number of residents in Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain who have served in a foreign war. He states that, given a local post, the group could help area kids win up to $30,000 in scholarship money, as well as give trainings in national safety certification. Theriault says, “We also give recognition to firemen, EMTs and policemen in the performance of their duty.” He continues, “We can assist in such events as Pony Express Days or the Torch Run. We can assist veterans’ families when the family member is deployed. There are so many things the post can do behind the scenes it could fill the whole paper.”
Saratoga Springs resident Sandra Burnett knew she needed to take a stand when she recently discovered that new city codes did not allow for bee-keeping on a person’s private property. Burnett states, “I felt that banning backyard beekeeping was a serious mistake on the city's part because of all of the great benefits it brings to our community to have beekeeper hobbyists take care of bees in our neighborhoods. This is why I decided to meet with the mayor and other city officials to find out if the change in the code was an oversight or an intentional restriction, and to see if they were willing to change the code to allow beekeeping.” In her own experience, backyard beekeeping has helped her fruit trees and garden plantings thrive, while also helping rid both her yard and nearest neighbor’s yard of wasps. Although Burnett keeps the domestic bees as a hobby, she also holds a Ph.D. and works as a director of research in the Microbiology and Molecular Biology Department at Brigham Young University where some of their research projects deals directly with bees. Burnett wasn’t sure what to expect when approaching the city on the issue, but has been extremely pleased at the reaction. Burnett states, “The city has been wonderful to work with. I was very grateful to meet with Mayor Love, Council Member McOmber, Planning Director Jim McNulty, and other city officials. I was concerned that the code changes to ban backyard beekeeping meant that I would be fighting the city the entire way in my cause to get beekeeping reinstated, so you can imagine that I was pleasantly surprised at the positive response from Mayor Love and others.” Burnett continues, “Mayor Love indicated that she is not against bees and that people should have freedom to do such things on their property. Mayor Love, with support from Council Member McOmber and others, immediately requested that the Planning Commission begin the process of generating a revised version of the code to allow backyard beekeeping with sensible provi-
sions.” Burnett has also received a lot of positive feedback from citizens, many of whom she didn’t know before standing for the cause. Her bee activism has been highlighted in the media, both in print and on the local news, which has led other residents to show public support for her efforts. According to Burnett domestic bees do more than beautify gardens and keep wasps at bay, they also make honey. She says, “I know a lot of backyard beekeepers throughout Utah County. One of our favorite things about beekeeping is that we get to harvest honey from our beehives. Unlike honey from the store that is usually filtered of pollen and diluted with water, honey from a backyard beekeeper is rich and full of flavor. Many backyard beekeepers end up harvesting more honey than their family will eat, and they will sell their honey to neighbors or at farmer's markets. The local honey with pollen is good for reducing a person's allergies to the local plants, has a lower 'glycemic index' compared to refined sugars, plus it just plain tastes great. Producing our own honey locally is also one form of self-reliance, a virtue respected and pursued by many in our city.” Interestingly enough Eagle Mountain is also currently looking at their code relating to domestic bees. Planning Director Steve Mumford states, “We originally were reviewing our animal ordinances for any necessary changes, and bees were mentioned by our Planning Commission as a necessary topic to include. We have had a couple of discussions with the Planning Commission on the ordinance, and have consulted with the Utah County Beekeeper’s Association for their input and review of a proposed ordinance.” Mumford adds, “Our latest discussion with the Planning Commission was last week, May 22. We will be waiting, however, to add the beekeeping ordinance to our Development Code until the remainder of the animal ordinance changes are prepared. We expect to have them ready for public hearings in the next month or two.” A couple of months is also how long Burnett is anticipating that Saratoga Springs will take in working through the established process and voting on new code.
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What do you think ? Are people inherently good or inherently evil? Forget the influence of organized religion or laws that punish people for bad behavior. Envision a society without laws or a heaven or hell where punishment or rewards will not be divvied out to. What might happen if there were no rules, laws or government? There is no one to tell you what to do. Imagine living in a state of nature, a situation where there is no law… there is no religion. The Crossroads Journal asked residents:
What do you think people would be like if there were no consequences? “I think people are inherently good, and I can’t envision a society without laws. Without laws and organized religion, there would be chaos and no opportunities to progress and learn from your experiences.” -Donald Dixon Saratoga Springs
“This brings to mind The Lord of the Flies. I know people who are good, gracious, kind, and genuine without effort. On the flipside I know people who struggle with these attributes and wonder if given the chance, would they “kill Piggy?” I believe there are both, but I hope there are more inherently good.”
-Melody Witham Eagle Mountain
“Inherently, you’re going to have the full range. Some people are basically good, and some people are basically bad. It’s what they come with.”
By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer
May 15, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. Those present included Bud Poduska, Michael McOmber, Jim Miller, Shellie Baertsch, Rebecca Call, Mayor Mia Love and city staff. Public comment A Villages HOA representative requested that it be involved in discussions surrounding possible further development in The Villages community. An Aspen Hills resident voiced concern over the vinyl fence that will be installed as a barrier between backyards and a multi-use trail. He requested that a masonry wall be built instead. He thought a masonry barrier would offer the city more protection from liability (horses use the trail). Another Aspen Hills resident stood to discuss the planned fence. He reported that the contractor installing the fence would be charging the city to install panels of fencing, but then charging residents $375 to later remove some of the panels and install gates. A Harvest Hills resident asked the City Council to do all that it could to prevent utility bills from continuing to rise. She noted that when she moved to Saratoga Springs, her utility bill was $55, now, eight years later, it averaged over $100. She was concerned when city staff proposed significant increases over the next three years in a meeting earlier that evening. The resident then mentioned that a first grader had recently fallen into an irrigation canal near Thunder Ridge Elementary. She reported that the girl had been rescued by her brothers, but pointed out the ongoing dangers of canals nearby schools. She asked that the school district and city consider paying for a crossing at Riverview Elementary (another school located near a canal). Legal issues between the canal company and the city also needed to be worked out.
Saratoga Springs Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series. Family friendly music every Monday night at 7:00 from June 18 through July 9 at Neptune Park. Information posted on city civic events facebook page weekly.
“If people were not held accountable for their actions, they would run rampant.” -Diane Snarr Saratoga Springs
-Kerry Schomas Saratoga Springs
SS City Council Notes Awards Police Chief Gary Hicken awarded two police officers with commendations surrounding an incident where a resident required CPR until he could be transported to the hospital. Both men performed lifesaving efforts until EMTs arrived. Policy session Consent calendar Councilwoman Rebecca Call asked about the city’s agreement with Camp Williams concerning police services. Staff explained that the police department could use Camp Williams facilities for training. In exchange, Camp Williams can request police services when needed. The police chief thought it was a wonderful agreement. The consent calendar was unanimously approved. Bid Award of the Audit Contract. Accounting staff reported that Litz and Company Audit Firm would be doing the audit. Some discussion ensued about why staff selected a new auditing firm. City Manager Mark Christensen noted that it was good to have a fresh set of eyes to review the city’s financials. The decision was unanimously approved. Proposed Harvest Village turning lane and raised intersection modification. City Engineer Jeremy Lapin reported that a new turn lane needed to be built for drivers heading east on Harvest Hills Boulevard and turning left into the new Harvest Village development. He noted that the Harvest Hills HOA was reluctant to tear out mature landscaping in the median and wanted a shortened turn lane or one to be painted on existing asphalt. Lapin suggested a shortened turn lane where a mature tree could remain in the median and only grass would be removed. He thought it was the safest alternative. The City Council agreed and approved the intersection modification. Concerning the same development, Lapin reported that the origi-
nal plan was to do a raised intersection in the middle of four Harvest Village commercial lots. These types of intersection typically have poor construction quality and large maintenance bills, Lapin concluded. He suggested stamped concrete as an alternative. The City Council decided to require colored concrete, and not to raise the intersection. Agreement extending The Villages of Saratoga Springs Master Development Agreement City staff reported that there were three spots of contention concerning extending a master development agreement between the city and multiple landowners in The Villages development. They included the restriction on new development applications, permitted waivers and the city’s indemnification clause. Staff reported that it had worked with the landowners and agreed on a compromise. The compromise included allowing applications. The indemnification remained in place as far as it pertained to individual suits by individual landowners. Councilwoman Shellie Baertsch was concerned that not all of the landowners had agreed to the master development agreement. Christensen stated that the city could not force landowners to participate, but he felt most landowners were on board. And even if they did not participate, they were still bound by the HOA, Christensen concluded. Call questioned the benefits of the agreement for the city. Christensen replied that the agreement would allow the city to connect infrastructure, gain trail access and finish parks. He admitted there might be some islands in the development, but that they were most likely not developable anyway. The master development agreement was approved with the clarification that this was a new MDA, not an extension of the old agreement. Jim Miller abstained from voting because of a conflict of interest. Discussion of the tentative budget for fiscal year 2012-2013. Please see SSCC NOTES on page 11
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-J. Schomas Saratoga Springs
“I think good people can succumb to temptation. It doesn’t necessarily mean they have a bad heart. It just means that perhaps they were caught up in a moment of weakness. We need guidelines to help us be our very best selves.”
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EM adult co-ed softball. Games played Saturdays with occasional double headers, and will not conflict with youth soccer in the fall. Begins July 21 at Mid-Valley Park. $350 team fee or $40 individual.
Pet Vaccine & Licensing Clinic June 16, 10-12 at EM City Center fire station or 1-3 at The Ranches fire station. EM Library’s Monthly Teen Activity June 8, 5:30-6:30 pm. “Get a Clue at the Library.” Come for a night of fun as we race to figure out “whodunit” at the library. Solve the crime first & win a $10 iTunes gift card. Free for teens 12-19. Summer reading kick-off June 11. Water party at Nolan Park at 11 a.m. There will
also be a magic show at the library at 2 p.m. Register early for SS triathalon at saratogaspringstri.com. Race will be capped at 300 participants. The Saratoga Springs Library is planning its summer reading program, Dream Big, and could use more volunteers. If interested, please contact Sue at the library (801-766-6513).
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EM City Council Notes By Danielle Palmer Staff Writer
May 15, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. The mayor announced the Youth Council Election (June 12) and Pet Vaccine & Licensing Clinic (June 16, 10 a.m.-noon at the City Center fire station, and 1-3 p.m. at the Ranches fire station). More information on these upcoming events can be found on the city website. Public comments Jennifer Hunt, Partridge Place, talked about the park where interest has been shown to construct a basketball court. Bids for the project have come in higher than expected. The HOA would be bringing in a donation. Donna Burnham commented that the Parks and Recreation Board recommended allocating funds with a limit of $7,000 maximum, with the HOA also matching the funds. The city owes this community because of the failure of its volleyball court area. The park has a safety standard required by law, which raises expenses. Introduction of the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) presented by the Utah County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Jones spoke about the program. The VIPS is a national recognized program which is committed to developing a spirit of cooperation and partnership with the community. Goals are to empower citizens, save money and provide services to the community,
including construction checks, vacation checks and neighborhood watch. The Eagle Mountain VIP program is the best in the country, totaling 345 hours of volunteer time since January. Members and volunteers of the program were then introduced individually: Vincent Liddiard, Zel Adams, Brian Beazer, Steve Eaton, Kirk Flora, Chris Trainor, and (absent) Joshua Rich. The mayor and City Council members proceeded to shake hands with and personally thank each volunteer. City Council comments Burnham thanked Ireland for suggesting they hold the public hearing on the budget earlier this year. It allows them to better apply public comments before the official budget is approved. Steinkopf thanked everyone in attendance for attending. Consent agenda Item #13, a development agreement for Eagle Point Townhomes plats A & B was removed from the consent agenda. The consent agenda was then voted upon and passed unanimously. Public hearing on the consideration of adopting the fiscal year 2012-2013 budget. The City Council plans to adopt the final budget at the June 19 City Council meeting. Comments were made by residents, including those pertaining to the budget document online being unsearchable, the need for money to be spent on business development, maintaining trails and roads, and city payroll methods. Public hearing on the ordi-
nance amending the city development code, adding the Extractive Industries Overlay Zone, which would allow earth products extraction and asphalt and concrete production under certain regulations. Steve Mumford presented the information concerning the ordinance. From Painter’s prompt, Mumford clarified that notifications on operations will be given out so nearby residents and businesses will know what to expect. Traffic studies are also required so residents using nearby roads will be protected, with the required traffic signals, etc. He added that an additional benefit would be the bond, which would regulate a portion of the material if the project were abandoned for any reason. After there were no more comments, the public hearing was then closed. Resolution to approve the Spring Run Annexation and Master Development Agreement. This resolution would formally approve the proposed agreement. Steve Mumford presented the details on the proposal. There was discussion on the details of the project. CM Ireland moved to adopt the resolution approving the agreement, it was seconded and the resolution was approved by unanimous vote. Public Hearing on the adoption of an ordinance approving the Spring Run Annexation Petition to the city. The property, known as Spring Run, is located on the northeast corner of the city, north of SR 73. The petition was certified July 13, 2010 and no protests were
received during the 30-day protest period. Steve Mumford presented the details. During the public hearing, Andy Bedingfield, Schools Trust Fund Administration, stated that the mineral estate has been a significant revenue generator for the trust fund. He expressed opposition to the annexation. Clay Peck, Peck Rock and Products, came forward expressing they want their security and rights protected. Dak Maxfield, Real Estate Manager for Staker Parson Company, approached the stand to express concerns about costs of business going up. He hopes they don’t squeeze them out of their operations. Jim Allred with Spring Run expressed how they want this to be a great business park at some point when they have finished. Mayor Jackson closed the public hearing. Ireland commented that he felt the annexation would actually help protect everything those who commented were concerned about because then they will be under a single jurisdiction. Painter asked if they had any rebuttal or statement to rebuttal. It was clarified they opposed because they are functioning under the county and were concerned about changes when being under the city. After further discussion, Ireland moved to approve the annexation, Burnham seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. Bid award to Staker Parson Company for the 2012 Eagle Mountain Boulevard Chip Seal Project, part of the city’s ongoing street maintenance. The mayor suggested making an amendment to the current budget to allow funds. Burnham asked for clarification on the con-
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struction process. Painter moved to award the bid; Ochsenhirt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Bid award to Ward Engineering for the Pony Express Parkway Survey Services Project. It will cover surveys for two projects, the construction of a trail from the Plum Creek subdivision to Redwood Road in Saratoga Springs, and the installation of a pipeline from the CWP pump station to the city’s water system. They are being combined to make more effective use of the funds budgeted for the projects. Steinkopf moved to award the bid, and it was seconded. The motion then passed unanimously. Bid award to PSOMAS for Professional Consulting Services for the design of a pump station and a waterline connection to the Central Water Project (CWP). The project will evaluate the design and size of the pump station and the size of the associated pipeline, which are necessary for the city to access water from the CWP. Construction will start later this year. Ireland wanted to know more about how they came up with the amount needed for the bid. Painter motioned to award the bid, and CM Stienkopf seconded it. Vote was unanimous and the motion passed. Motion to approve an amendment to the Conditions of Approval for the amended SilverLake Master Development Agreement. This is a resolution to resolve the payment for the park’s fees-inlieu for SilverLake Phases 6 and 7. The council approved an amended and restated SilverLake Master Development Agreement in August Please see EMCC NOTES on page 8
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Cocoa Bean Cupcake Café By Kim Zebley Restaurant Review
Cupcakes: they’re the latest sensation. They’ve been here since the dawn of time, but for some reason have just recently become the most hip treat around. I’ve had a few amazing cupcakes in my life. A friend of mine has a cupcake cookbook and I remember we had an event to “cater” and decided to make some. We made eight different kinds and they were all over-the-top delicious. I gained a new appreciation that evening for something I had previously considered very ordinary. Of course I did try cupcakes with my last review and they were pretty good. In any case, I do find it odd that a business can actually thrive on such a simple thing like cupcakes. When I tried The Cocoa Bean
Cupcake Cafe this week, my mind changed. This place is simple in its décor and unlike some other local cupcakeries, it has not yet been on Cupcake Wars. However there is nothing simple about their main star. The cupcakes are beautiful, a bit bigger than their competitor’s and the flavor was, well, better than mom’s homemade treats. I ordered their Snicker Doodle. I think snicker doodle cookies are one of the best, but it’s well known that they don’t stay warm and soft for long. So to imagine having a soft, flavorful snicker doodle cupcake sounded like the perfect idea. And, it was just that… perfect. Cinnamon and sugar and moist cake with delicious frosting that makes me think cookies are a thing of the past. How cool it was when I ordered my cupcake and the waitress asked if I’d like a glass of milk. Wow, I felt loved.
Remember those days of playing outside for hours, getting scraped and sunburned and all full of dirt, and then coming in famished, digging through the pantry to find nothing to eat? Compare that to those days of getting scraped and sunburned and all full of dirt and then coming in famished to a home smelling of sweetness and warmth with a plate full of fresh, warm cookies and a cup of milk. It’s all about love. Well, I had come home to my plate of warmness and milk, except it had a bit of a twist. The cookies were now a cupcake and the milk I decided to replace with a vanilla frappe. The Cocoa Bean doesn’t serve any coffee products, but instead they offer drinks made from… the cocoa bean. It had cream, milk, ice, sugar, vanilla beans, and cocoa bean all blended together. The frappe was
very refreshing and filling. I tried really hard to save some drink and cupcake for my husband because it was just so amazing, but since I was all the way in Provo and it was such a long, strenuous drive back home, I just couldn’t muster the strength to save any. I needed every last bit of all of that goodness just to get me home. The truth is, even if I thought their cupcakes were the worst things ever, I’d still recommend going to The Cocoa Bean because there are way too many delicious sounding drinks to choose from. They have Artisan Drinking Chocolate in four flavors: Mexican, Columbian, Indian Spice, and Mayan Spice. They also have a selection of drinks called “The Cocoa Bean,” which are made from imported roasted cocoa beans (served hot or cold). They have steamies, frappes, Italian sodas and
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Girls’ book Hoofbeats to Healing club By Nancy Kramer Staff Writer
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The Girl Scouts Organization turns 100 this year. Once upon a time The Girl Scouts used to focus on earning merit badges, but now it’s more about leadership programs. One of the programs is called “The Journeys Program.” Denise Blair, who lives in the Harvest Hills subdivision of Saratoga Springs, is the leader of a group of second and third grade Brownies. These girls from Girl Scout Troop 2317 were inspired by The Journeys Program to start a book club. They weren’t sure if the book club was what they wanted to do when they first set upon this journey, but they made posters and flyers for the Saratoga Springs’ Library and for their school. They talked to their friends. Then something magical happened. Girls from several elementary schools joined and came together after having read the first book, Clementine. They met at the library and enthusiastically discussed the book, sharing ideas and finding insights from other girls that they may not have noticed. They enjoyed getting to know the other girls, participated
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in an activity, and topped it all off with a snack. After the first meeting the book club idea was a “no brainer.” They decided the next book would be Nim’s Island. When the girls decided to start a book club, they knew it would be “girls only.” Why would the club be only for girls? Ava Beal was quick to say, “Cause boys are crazy!” “Boys wouldn’t like the books we like,” Sara Blair clarified. The criterion for joining then is that you have to be a girl from second, third, or fourth grade. You don’t need to be a Girl Scout. You need to sign up at the library. You will have to hurry as twenty-four is the maximum number of girls who can come to each book club meeting. The book club meets once a month, and the next meeting is on June 21. The girls have found success in starting their own book club. They are learning how to be good readers, how to interpret stories and derive inspiration from what they read, and they’re gaining confidence in how to inspire others. They buy extra books and donate them to the library, so they’re learning the fun of giving back and paying it forward.
Long ago, a therapeutic facility using horses for healing stood where Smith’s Food and Drug now stands. Over the years it has had to move to different locations, but this facility is back in Saratoga Springs where the owner, Tamera Tanner, says it was always meant to be. Tanner gives credit to Mayor Mia Love for calling the people who own the barn, located on SR 73 and 800 West, and securing it for Tanner to use for this unusual therapy. UDOT donated the land and Saratoga Springs supplies the water. The horses used for therapy at “Hoofbeats To Healing” are Missouri Fox Trotters. These horses have a rhythmic gait that naturally stimulates the body and works the muscles of the rider in a similar fashion as if they were walking. The rider’s muscles are strengthened, eye/hand coordination is helped, and social skills are improved. Other improvements are gross/fine motor skills, selfawareness, and independence. Tami Tanner has a pretty solid theory about “balancing the brain” and “applying gaits to the brain neurologically.” Tanner theorizes, “Sometimes something happens to the fetus which causes trauma.” She says that the amygdala is turned on and the frontal lobe is turned off. The amygdala is the primitive part of the brain, the fight or flight part of the brain that just thinks about survival. The child lives in survival mode, existing in fear and danger, unable to have other emotions. The Fox Trotters’ gait helps with reprogramming in the brain and breakthroughs happen daily. There are many children with other difficulties who are helped by this effective, natural approach. Some children have autism, emotional disabilities, spinal cord injuries, hearing or visual impairment, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, William’s Syndrome, head trauma, ADD/ADHD, or developmental disabilities. Adults who have had strokes or head trauma
are also helped. Years ago Tanner, who was hired to train Fox Trotters and also worked in home nursing, had thought about getting into therapeutic riding full-time, but something always held her back. Then she suffered a brain injury while working with a horse. Suddenly, both horse training and nursing were both in her past. She rehabilitated herself by riding her Fox Trotters. She wasn’t sure exactly what she was doing, but she was getting better. Then she worked with a young girl, whose therapists thought she had reached her potential. The girl stuttered and could only walk when someone assisted her. Tanner says that she worked with the child, and within weeks she was speaking normally and was able to walk on her own. “I thought I was onto something. I know the program works, but there are times when I still feel like I know only a little bit about what’s actually going on with the kids when they ride.” Tanner understands that horses need respect; they are big, and kids gravitate toward them. She also believes in “Manure Therapy.” “You have to go through crap to heal.” There’s much more to this therapy than just riding. The program runs because of the many volunteers who do everything from mucking out stalls to brushing the horses to working with the clients. The
onsite barn manager, Kelly DeMello, also a volunteer, makes sure tasks get done. She moved here from California where she was a manager for a center with developmentally disabled adults. She is enthused about the program. “This is completely different and amazing.” Parents are also very supportive. Kurt Johanssen brings his daughter, who was in a special school for detachment disorder. He says that she bonded with the horses. She rides in shows, doesn’t mind the cleaning part of therapy, is totally engaged, and is up to the challenge. Johanssen talks about how her brain and feelings weren’t connected, but now she’s a regular normal kid. He became emotional when he spoke proudly of her accomplishments as a top skier, a top student, and a violinist. Another young girl, who has William’s Syndrome, spoke about how riding her favorite horse, Sapphire, helps her to relax and helps with her legs, making walking easier for her. She also showed off many ribbons she had won in shows throughout the years. If you are interested in finding out more as a client or as a volunteer, you can contact Tami Tanner at 801-836-4325 or tami@hoofbeatstohealing.com. Another way to help would be to contact the Straighter Way Foundation to donate money for this amazing program.
Green Thumb by Jennifer Klingonsmith
Be Water Wise Have you heard we live in a desert? And did you know that most of us have clay soil—which would rather have water run off of it than sink into it? By the number of yards that are watered on a daily basis, these two facts are not well known by local residents. But both affect how we should water our yards. Currently, Saratoga Springs residents are charged a flat fee for their secondary water and it’s fairly inexpensive. Some may take this convenient reality as a license to over water. This is not only wasteful, but can harm or even kill plant material. It can also invite pests like snails and slugs and encourage the growth of mold and fungi. So how much watering is adequate for our climate? I tell
clients to use this general rule of thumb: water once a week when temperatures are below 70 degrees, twice a week up to 85 degrees, and three times a week when temperatures are 85 plus. There is rarely a need to water more often. Two exceptions would be new lawns and sandy soil. As far as how to water—this is equally important, especially since most of us have clay soil. When watering with spray sprinklers, water in cycles throughout your different zones. For example: seven minutes in each zone, repeated three times. This allows the water time to soak into clay soil. Roots will grow deeper; plants will be healthy. Do not fret to see newly planted shrubs and flowers wilt in the heat. This is a natural symptom of transplanting and should resolve in three to four weeks.
Additional waterings will not help. If you have mulched around the plant, simply wait and be patient. You can also make it a point to check on your plants first thing in the morning, after the plant has had a chance to cool overnight. If its appearance has improved, the plant is most likely doing well. Many more plants are killed by over watering than a lack of it. If you have an addiction to daily watering, break it now. This will preserve a limited resource and cause your plants and lawn to form deeper, stronger root systems. Jennifer Klingonsmith is a yard consultant and coach in the Saratoga Springs/Eagle Mountain area. She specializes in landscape plans and teaching gardening success. Find more information on her blog: saratogablooms.blogspot.com.
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2, 2011, with the condition that the accounting of water rights and payments of fees-in-lieu for the phases be resolved before the agreement is executed. The mayor added her concerns about this motion and Ireland moved to approve the motion, stating that no further actions will be made without approval of this agreement. Painter seconded and vote was unanimous. Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) for the transfer of electrical assets in the city to purchase certain RMP facilities within the city’s boundaries. Meters and facilities located in the White Hills and Pole Canyon areas and RMP’s main feeder will not be included in the transfer and
will remain with RMP. Steinkopf motioned to approve the agreement, and it was seconded. The vote was unanimous and motion passed. Motion to approve a letter of understanding stating the City Council’s neutrality regarding Rocky Mountain Power’s proposed future legislation that addresses electric utility services in incorporated areas and reimbursement for value of facilities in areas that are incorporated. There was discussion on the motion. Staff recommendation was to approve. Painter moved to approve the letter. After the motion was seconded, vote was taken. The motion passed unanimously. Ochsenhirt moved to adjourn the meeting and after the second, motion passed by unanimous vote at 10:20 p.m.
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Christensen began the budget discussion with capital projects. Lapin stated that these included a new culinary water booster station near Harvest Hills, chlorination and emergency generators to pump water. For secondary water systems, Lapin proposed an expansion of a holding pond in Zone 2 and a new water line to connect the Harvest Hills and Sunrise Meadows systems. Then, there was an extended discussion on the future improvements and costs of the city’s secondary water system. The discussion included when improvements should be made, how they would be paid for and when the city should start metering the secondary water system. The discussion then turned to the city’s sewer system. Lapin reported several upgrades planned from 2013 through 2018. These included replacing pumps, building lift stations and filtering products called “muffin monsters.” Lapin noted that the projects were planned well in advance so that impact fees could be adjusted accordingly. City staff then moved onto the Operational Budget. He noted that the goal was to get employees’
salaries into the sixty-fifth percentile. This would cost the cty a projected $100,000 this year. Employees whose salaries were already above the sixty-fifth percentile would not receive a raise. He stated that bringing the City Council up to the sixty-fifth percentile would cost the City $30,000. Council members quickly responded that they did not mind being underpaid and were not interested in a pay raise. Christensen requested $20,000 for digital document imaging. He stated that the city was not compliant with the state’s requirement that permanent records need to be digitally copied and searchable online. Additional staffing was also discussed, including hiring a prosecuting attorney this year and hiring an additional planner in 2014. Hiring a part-time librarian was also discussed. Christensen reported that the police department requested four police car dash-cameras and moving radar equipment. Then, there was an extended discussion on where to draw funds from to pay for some of the projects discussed. Some suggested borrowing money from the general fund to pay for some things—thus saving the interest costs of issuing a bond. Others thought bonding was a better
option. Mayor Mia Love stated that the general fund will always subsidize something—whether it is roads, parks or something else. Councilman Michael McOmber then discussed the $1.2 million in excess sales tax revenue. He thought this money should be returned to the residents as a “thank you” for spending their money in Saratoga Springs. We don’t have to spend it all, he concluded. Mayor Love agreed. She hoped the City Council would think out of the box as to what to do with the excess sales tax revenue. She proposed using it for capital projects to avoid raising utility rates. Call suggested the money be spent on the secondary water and sewer projects, as well as road repair. She reported that she had asked about 50 residents what they would like the City Council to do with the extra revenue. She reported that most would like the money to go towards needed improvements within the city. They chose this over receiving a property tax rate reduction. Councilman Jim Miller thought the money should be used to fund needed sewer projects and to alleviate the need to raise utility rates. The meeting was then adjourned.
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