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SS Mayor Mia Love steps onto national stage at RNC By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer
Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love was greeted warmly as she stepped onto the national stage and delivered her first primetime address on national television. Love spoke of the America she knew growing up when she addressed Republican National Convention (RNC) attendees on August 28. She stated that America is a country of self-reliance, patriots and pioneers. She then noted that President Obama’s version of America is a divided one where people are pitted one against another. Her speech lasted only about five minutes, but was interrupted frequently by applause. She ended her address by echoing a phrase coined by Thomas Jefferson, “We are truly the best last hope on earth!”
Love’s speech at the RNC was just one of the most recent steps she has taken in her race for Congress this November in Utah’s Fourth District. Love has hosted a number of Republican superstars in Utah at fundraising events, including John McCain and House Speaker John
Staff Writer In an era where the relationship between city governments and residents is often strained, the employees of Eagle Mountain City are determined to blur the line between “us” and “them.” On Thursday, September 13, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., city employees will roll up their sleeves and go to work for the residents of Eagle Mountain in the annual United Way Day of Caring. About fifty employees will venture out of their offices and into the community to paint, weed, fix-up, clean and care. Three separate projects within the city are slated that day. At Pony Express Elementary, city employees will repaint lines and games on the playground and spruce up fences and gates with new paint. At Friends in Need, a non-profit animal rescue shelter and sanctuary, city workers will dig into yard work and landscap-
ing. The third project involves meeting the needs of several elderly residents with yard-work and fix-up projects. This is the first year Eagle Mountain City has participated in the nation-wide, annual event. The idea was hatched by Eagle Mountain’s Assistant Librarian Karen Kast, who had experienced the United Way Day of Caring with a previous employer. When Kast proposed that Eagle Mountain City take part, the idea was an instant hit with the mayor, Heather Jackson. “At Eagle Mountain City, we’re about service. Mayor Jackson is always reminding us that the residents of Eagle Mountain are our employers and we’re here to serve them,” states Kast. “A Day of Caring is the perfect way to show that we work for the people of Eagle Mountain.” Residents of Eagle Mountain are encouraged to join city employees in caring for the community on September 13. In order to participate, all
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Boehner. Former Secretary of State Condolezza Rice is scheduled to visit Utah in September for a similar event. Love is running against incumbent Jim Matheson, a democrat and son of former governor, Scott Matheson.
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that is required is filling out a simple volunteer application. Please contact Karen Kast at kkast@emcity.org if you would like to be a part of the Day of Caring in Eagle Mountain. To kick off the day, the United Way sponsors a county-wide pancake breakfast at BYU for all participants. Feeling the trip down to Provo would be a waste of precious time and resources, Kast again approached the mayor with another idea: let’s host our own pancake breakfast right here in Eagle Mountain. Both the mayor and the United Way jumped at the idea. This year, city employees and volunteers will launch the Day of Caring with a breakfast sponsored by the United Way at 7 a.m. at the city building. Thousands of companies and organizations throughout the country participate in the Day of Caring each year. “I’m thrilled the City of Eagle Mountain is stepping up to do this,” said Kast. Hopefully, for the good of the city and its residents, this year will be just the beginning.
By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
For many people the fall season equals football, and nowhere is that more apparent locally than home football games at Westlake High School. Residents from Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs come out to support the boys, many of whom don’t even have a son on the football team. Gary Clark is the new head coach this year, after serving as a head coach in other states, and last year as an assistant coach to Jason Walker. Coach Clark brings years of experience to the job, both on the field and off the field where he is passionate about creating a team of good men. In terms of football, Clark sees promise in the young team which was picked fourth in Region 7’s preseason polls. Led by Captains Kaden Daley, Daniel Nugent, Austin Fotheringham, and Tyler Diaz, the team has already played two home games this season with very different results. Initially beating Provo in a straight-forward win, the team then met Timpview and was handed its
first loss of the season. Last year the team lost its first five games before surging all the way to the quarter-finals of the playoffs. Although the team is young, there are a number of returning players hoping to add their mark to the growing Westlake legacy. High expectations are on these returners, especially in the positions of linebackers for the defense and receivers for the offense. There is also a lot of excitement about new starting quarterback Gavin Williams, who although he is only a sophomore is already showing poise under pressure. There are still three more home games of the season: September 14 against Olympus, September 28 against Murray (Homecoming) and October 5 against Skyline, which will also be a Pink Out night in support of the fight against breast cancer, as well as Senior Night to celebrate the senior players’ last game on the home field. All games start at 7 p.m. and you want to get there early to make sure you see the team make its entrance on the field in a manner you probably haven’t seen before.
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What do you think ? Nearly 1.7 million high school graduates took the ACT college entrance exam in 2012, testing their knowledge of four subjects: English, math, science and reading. Over 25 percent fell short of college readiness in all four subjects, and 60 percent missed the mark in at least two subjects. The Crossroads Journal asked residents:
What do you think needs to be done to get our students up to par? “In 2010, 46 percent of twelfth graders took the ACT test and had a 21.51 composite score. In 2011 when all eleventh graders and 59 percent of seniors took the test, it fell to 20.01. We made adjustments, and the 2012 composite score went up to 20.88 with 100 percent taking the test. Westlake is in the top fifty high schools in the state.” -Fred Openshaw WHS Principal
“Creative thinking comes from the U.S., and other countries look to us for that part of learning. We look to China, India, and Europe for their innovations in academics. We need a balanced kid, so the physical, the creative, and the academics all play a part. We have a new math core that the state has developed—a European model, which is very comprehensive.” -Kristen Packer WHS Vice Principal
“Although we live in Saratoga, Ben [Tim’s son] has chosen to attend Lehi High. He is happy at Lehi High School, but it is probably unfair to label Westlake because of Ben’s decision to leave after one year.” -Tim Parker Former SS Mayor “First, you need to have quality teachers in the classroom. The teachers have to be supported and developed. Parents need to be engaged in the education of their kids. The kids have to be engaged on a greater scale in high school. Students increasingly have to take greater responsibility for their own education. From 7th grade through 12th grade, the student has more responsibility.”
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Kneaders opens in Saratoga Springs By LeeAnn Bohman Managing Editor/Staff Writer
The residents wanted it, so they built it. Kneaders opened their twenty-first store in Utah last weekend in Saratoga Springs and indicated that there will be much to look forward to. Kneaders Bakery and Café, owned by Amber and Heath Hooper, held its ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 30. Many Saratoga Springs City Council members were in attendance, as well as Chamber of Commerce members. All of the original founders of Kneaders were there, including Colleen and Gary Worthington, David Vincent and James Worthington, all of the same family. David Vincent states that they wanted to open Kneaders in Saratoga Springs because “the people wanted it.” He said of all the traffic their page gets on Facebook and through other media, many of them were from Saratoga Springs and asked for a Kneaders. Vincent and James Worthington both lived in the city for about 10 years and many residents had had previous opportunities to sample Kneaders food when they would bring it home or to neighbors, creating a following of the restaurant. Vincent states,
“Saratoga requested it,” and his mother-in-law Colleen Worthington adds, “So why not?” She also notes all the great things to look forward to, having a local Kneaders. She explains that they offer classes to the community, such as cupcake classes or how to make hearth bread. They provide a place for holiday parties, they cater, they offer Monday night specials and, she adds, “We always decorate the store really nice for holidays and make it fun, so much so that people will take family pictures in the store.” In honor of the new store opening close to the start of the fall season, the store is offering soups, but is also bringing out the
pumpkin breads earlier than at other locations. Worthington suggests that customer service is big for them and states, “We have a fresh food basis that gives comfort and builds relationships.” Noting both of those, and adding that they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, she quips, “Don’t feel sad if we see you three times a day.” Andrew Smith, from the Four Foods Group, an exclusive development agency that helps set up the restaurants, states that they felt it was “a good opportunity to serve the clientele.” He notes, “We felt like it was okay to be the pioneer. We’ll be the ones to become a destination. We’ve created the destination.”
COMMUNITY CALENDAR mal Sanctuary (and a few other places in the city) performing needed service projects, including painting, cleanup and landscapRegister for the Saratoga ing. We invite any resiSprings triathlon at dents who are interested to work on these projects to saratogaspringstri.com. Race will be capped at 300 contact kkast@emcity.org to participants. splash@saratogaspringstri get registered as a volunteer. .com. Saratoga Springs Farmers Market every Saturday in September at Neptune Park, from 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Eagle Mountain City employees would like to invite you to Days of Caring within our community. In conjunction with the United Way of Utah County, on Sept. 13 and Sept. 14, employees will be at Pony Express Elementary and Friends in Need Ani-
The Saratoga Springs Police Department will be offering a Citizens Academy. It will start Sept. 6 and will be held on Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and will last for nine weeks. The Citizen's Academy was established to promote a better understanding and
working knowledge of the police department. Citizens have the opportunity to participate in basic duties of a law enforcement officer. Topics will include patrol, criminal investigations, use of force, DUI, Special Response Team, domestic violence, school resource officer, emergency vehicle operations, firearms and crime scene. Applications are on the City of Saratoga Springs website or at the Saratoga Springs Police Department offices. For questions contact, Sgt. E. Christensen at (801) 7666503 or echristensen@saratogaspringsci ty.com.
-Darren Beck Saratoga Springs “How much of the problem can be blamed on the parents of these students? I don’t know what the numbers are, but I do know that studies show that students who are encouraged by their parents to do their homework and pursue research outside of class perform better academically. It is the parents’ responsibility to teach their children to learn, and if this isn’t being done, then the child will suffer.” -Sean Anthony Gayou South Park Academy tutor
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SS City Council Notes By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer
August 21, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Those present included Bud Poduska, Jim Miller, Michael McOmber ,Shellie Baertsch, Rebecca Call, Mayor Mia Love and city staff. Public comment Beekeeper Ryan Murdock asked the City Council to limit beekeeping regulations. He noted that it is beneficial for the bee population to have hives within residential areas as it helps combat colony collapse. He also disagreed with requiring beekeepers to register with the city, as they are already required to register with the State of Utah. Beekeeping Board of Utah member Chris Spencer stated that beekeepers did not need any more fees in order to keep bees. He disagreed with a minimum lot size of 9,000 square feet, suggesting the minimum be 5,000 square feet. Three other members of the public echoed similar sentiments regarding beekeeping. Policy items Consent calendar The consent calendar was unanimously approved. Preliminary Plat for Green Springs Manor located at approximately 1855 South Centennial Boulevard; Rob Haertel, applicant. City staff suggested the preliminary plat be denied as the plan proposed reduced setbacks. The plat was unanimously
denied. Contract approval for the Marina Trail Grant. City staff reported that the city had been awarded a $45 million matching grant from a recreational trails program, funded through the Federal Highway Program. The Marina Trail would be a ten-foot wide concrete trail. Mayor Mia Love had expressed concern earlier about strings being attached to the project, as money was coming from a federal entity. Staff assured the City Council that besides an extensive planning process, there were no strings attached to the project. Councilwoman Rebecca Call appreciated the fact that local residents would get to enjoy a beautiful trail without bearing the full burden of its cost. The contract was unanimously approved. Revisions to the Standards and Specification Manual. City Engineer Jeremy Lapin reported that they had been working on a prototype of lockable fuse boxes to prevent further thefts of the city’s copper wiring. He reported that the city had suffered about a $30,000-40,000 loss due to copper wiring theft this year. Lapin noted however that his design might have copyright issues that would need to be resolved before the city could move forward. He also asked for feedback on who should install the fuse boxes. If developers contract out the installation, Lapin warned, more people would know exactly how they work. Council members suggested that only city employees install the
boxes and that costs associated with the fuse boxes and their installation be passed onto developers. Councilman Bud Poduska asked where these lockable fuse boxes would need to be installed. City Manager Mark Christensen stated that they would be placed in strategic locations where police have noticed patterns of theft. City staff was encouraged to further research the copyright problem. Revisions to the Land Development Code (Sections 19.02, Definitions, 19.04, Establishment of Land Use Zones, 19.05.080, Beekeeping). City staff reported that currently the proposed beehive ordinance had the following guidelines: beehives would only be allowed on lots 9,000 square feet or larger, there would be a limit of two beehives per quarter acre, a fence must extend ten feet to each side of the beehives, and beekeepers would need a variance to have their hives closer than five feet to the property line. City staff also noted that the most restrictive rules would stand, whether that be HOA rules, city or state regulations. Christensen stated that city staff wanted as little regulation as possible. He thought the industry was well regulated through the State of Utah. Call suggested that problems associated with neighborhood beehives be dealt with under the nuisance ordinance and code enforcement. Councilman Michael
McOmber noted that he was allergic to bees, but the idea of neighborhood hives did not bother him. He had visited many hives already in the city and found that the bees were docile and kept to themselves. He mentioned too that honeybee hives also keep out yellow jacket populations. McOmber agreed with Christensen in wanting as little city interference as possible. He disagreed with beekeeping registration or having any fees associated with beekeeping in Saratoga Springs.
Councilwoman Shellie Baertsch noted that there were neighbors who were bothered by neighborhood beehives. She knew some of them, but told council members that the beekeeping neighbors had made life miserable for them and they refused to come forward publicly. She thought all beehives should be kept five feet or more from any property line. She did not think a variance should be allowed. Please see SSCC NOTES on page 11
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Thaifoon: Taste of Asia IGX video game competition
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Price: $$ Stars: ★★★★★
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Tucked away in a quiet little corner of the Gateway Shopping Center, behind the splash pad and next to Barnes and Noble, sits a high-end dining experience that may truly be one of Utah’s best kept secrets—the restaurant Thaifoon: Taste of Asia. This experience is quiet, calm and luxurious in a way that is very inviting. The food is worthy of commendation; the portions are large while the prices have stayed reasonable, and in fact, surprisingly competitive with other restaurants not of Thaifoon’s caliber, such as PF Changs. The cheerful hostess ushers guests to their chosen seats with no waiting time; she is professional and easy-going. The decor is tastefully Asian, with accents like waterfall glass and bamboo surrounding the chef’s domain, and beautiful low lighting inside. The booths and tables are perfect for an anniversary celebration, business meeting, or a meet-the-parents dinner, as the music is thankfully soft and easy on the ears. The outdoor eating area is fenced in and shade is provided with umbrellas and trees laced with strings of mini lights. This area is helpful for families with children who wander and sing loudly for the amusement of the occasional passerby. Waiters wear uniform black shirts with expressions like “I love my job” and “Bow down to the Evil
Interactive Gaming Experience (IGX) is hosting a two-day tournament in Eagle Mountain Sept. 21 and 22 with a variety of the latest and most popular video games. Competitors may compete at any time and the winners and prizes will be announced at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22. The event is free. The competition will be held at Rockwell High School, 3435 E. Stonebridge Lane, from 3:30 until 9:00 p.m. on Friday and from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit features 17 game ports with high definition flat screen technology and two 42inch monitor ports. Game platforms include Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 Gamers can sign up each day for tournaments and winners will receive a variety of prizes. Teens can test their skills on the latest version of today’s popular games like Call of Duty, Gran Turismo 5, Wii Party, Wii Mario Kart, Time Crisis Raising Storm, Play Station3 Move, with a variety of games, and XBOX 360 KINECT, also with a variety of games. For gamers who want to indulge in sports themed games, the choices will feature favorites such as Madden NFL 2012, NHL
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Jungle Princess,” they are knowledgeable and competent, and quick to offer drinks and appetizers. A pleasant mint and lemon tea with a miniature tea cup and kettle was offered and enjoyed. The Mongolian flatbread is light on the cheese, has a special sauce on the beef, and onions, red peppers, and other vegetables. The edamame is satisfyingly warm and crunchy, and not too heavy on the salt. The best appetizer is the miso soup. Authentic Japanese miso soup is difficult to find, and this one is easily the finest in Utah. The chefs at Thaifoon know how to cook for all tastes and preferences. If children are present, they will be happy to receive their Bento Boxes, complete with a main course, two sides and a treat. Adults are presented with many different choices from various Asian countries, and even a gluten-free menu for those so inclined. All of the red meat is filet
mignon, which supports the chef’s claim of tasty, tender meat. A favorite here is the Evil Jungle Princess beef. This dish has a spicy Thai-style peanut paste, chopped peanuts, bok choy, crunchy green beans, carrots and that succulent filet mignon. One serving is ample. Another notable dish is the Drunken Chicken. These fresh ingredients go well together, and are served flaming with a special chef’s sweet and sour sauce. The grilled broccoli, red peppers, onions, pineapple, and choice of brown, white, or fried rice is a happy discovery for the stomach. The short walk through Gateway to reach Thaifoon: Taste of Asia is well worth it. The restaurant also offers validated parking with easy access to the underground parking lot. Thaifoon is highly recommended for its service, ambiance and especially the flavorful, delicious food.
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2K12, NBA 2K12, etc. Parents and younger children can try their skills on games from the popular Disney, Mario and Lego series, including games such as Batman, Indiana Jones and Star Wars. Electronic gaming is one of the fastest growing industries nationwide and increasingly appeals to families as a recreational option. In recent studies by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), it is reported that parents are playing games more often than ever—and not just with their kids, but as a way to unwind and spend time together. The results show that 49 percent of parents surveyed said they play games "to spend time together doing something [we] both enjoy." Thirtyfive percent of parents say they play computer and video games. Further, eighty percent of gamer parents say they play video games with their kids and sixty-six percent feel that playing games has brought their families closer together. The latest electronic gaming products in the IGX Exhibit provide players with a more interactive experience. Up to seventeen of the latest games rated “E” (Everyone), “T” (Teen), “T10” (Teen) and “C” (Children) provide a variety of challenges for visitors of all ages. Contact Angie Ferre with any questions at angief@emcity.org.
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Once in a Blue Moon Runners came together for a good cause Aug. 31 for the Blue Moon Run, raising money for Kids on the Move scholarship fund for local families affected by autism.
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West Nile Virus detected in Utah County mosquitos Health officials continue to stress to “Put your DEET on” By Sara Ogden Frye Restaurant Review
The Utah County Health Department (UCHD) announced Aug. 31 that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in the county. "Traps were set in the central county area," said Bob Mower, Mosquito Abatement Division director. "Mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile, which means it is more important than ever for individuals to protect themselves and their families." While many states have been reporting extremely high levels of disease, Mower explains Utah hasn't seen very much this year. "We really don't want individuals to be complacent, however. We haven't seen as many mosquitoes, but those that we have are of the species that carry West Nile.” Mower said that while
spraying by Utah County Mosquito Abatement staff does help reduce the number of mosquitoes in an area, personal vigilance is the key to preventing spread of the virus. Prevention measures include avoiding outdoor activities, such as gardening, at dusk through dawn when mosquitoes are most active. If outside during the periods when mosquitoes are most active, cover up by wearing long-sleeved shirts, pants, shoes and socks. Use mosquito repellents with DEET (follow product
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WHS FCCLA wins gold at Nationals By Eric Wilcox Utah FCCLA State President In the 2011 holiday season, three students lead an extensive service project at Westlake High School. ShayLyn Stubbs, Carson Havens and Eric Wilcox organized the “Christmas Jars Fundraiser” (inspired by the novel Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright) where every student at Westlake was involved in donating spare change in their class’s jar. At the end of the project, over $2,300 was raised, which helped struggling families in the direct community of Westlake. Over 5,000 families were also aided through contribution to the United Way of Utah County. This great project was completed through involvement in FCCLA, Westlake’s premier service organization. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national, student-led organization for middle and high school students. FCCLA promotes personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Science Education. It is the only Career and Technical Organization with family as its central focus, and since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers and communities. Utah FCCLA (comprised of over 3,000 members throughout the state) holds their yearly state conference,
School Calendar Eagle Valley Elementary Sept. 24—Minimal Monday
Sept. 21—Tailgate party 6:00 p.m. Sept. 24—Minimal Monday
Harvest Hills Elementary Sept. 6—6th grade donut day Sept. 13—Back to School Night 6:00 p.m. Sept. 21—Picture day Sept. 24—Minimal Monday Sept. 28—Birthday table
Thunder Ridge Elementary Sept. 6—Room parent meeting 3:15 p.m. Sept. 12—Vision screening K, 1, 3, 5 Sept. 13—Picture day Sept. 24—Minimal Monday Sept. 24-28—Green Ribbon Week
Hidden Hollow Sept. 6, 7—Green Ribbon Week Sept. 10-14—Patriotic Week Sept. 17—Picture day Sept. 21—School carnival Sept. 24—Minimal Monday
Vista Heights Middle School Sept. 12, 13—Picture day Sept. 17, 18—Vision screening Sept. 20—Parent Teacher Conference 3:30 Sept. 24—Minimal Monday
Horizon Elementary Sept. 24—Minimal Monday Lakeview Academy Sept. 5—5th grade camp chaperone mtg 6:00 Sept. 15—5K Fun Run 9:00 a.m. Sept. 18, 19—5th grade camp Sept. 20, 21—Parent Teacher Conferences
where members compete in 32 different STAR Events which are based on the organization’s purposes. After placing first in the state with their service project event, the Westlake team was qualified to attend the 2012 FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Orlando, Florida. From July 6–13, 113 students from Utah participated in the ultimate leadership experience through great keynote speakers (including the CEO and founder of Operation HOPE), youth leadership workshops and professional development courses. Attractions in the Orlando area were also visited. The theme of the 2012 NLC was “#realitycheck” which invited students to explore the world of social media and technology (notice the “hashtag”), and how they are related to the growth and advancement of FCCLA. Utah members were able to network with students across
the country – over 7,000 people were in attendance to the NLC. At the close of the conference, STAR Events recognition took place. Westlake High School received gold! It was great to represent Westlake High School and Utah by succeeding in the event. The Westlake team would like to thank Mrs. Wilson, their FCCLA adviser, Westlake High administration, and the CTE department of Alpine School District who helped them attend Nationals. Through this week, they were able to get many new ideas for the Westlake High chapter. Westlake FCCLA completes many leadership training and community service events, including a new event called “The Gift of Life” Community Traffic Safety Fair, which will be held in early December at Westlake High School. More information is soon to come.
Mountain Trails Elementary Sept. 14—Last day to order school shirts Sept. 18—Picture day Sept. 24—Minimal Monday Pony Express Elementary Sept. 10—Grandparents day 12:20 p.m. Sept. 14—Green Ribbon Day Sept. 21—PTA Jog-a-thon Sept. 24—Minimal Monday Ranches Academy Sept. 6—Board of Trustees meeting 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17—Constitution Day assembly Sept. 25—Picture day Riverview Elementary Sept. 24—Minimal Monday Sage Hills Sept. 7—Entertainment Books end Sept. 19—Picture day Sept. 24—Minimal Monday Saratoga Shores Elementary Sept. 6—Hearing screening Sept. 7—6th grade Donut Date
Rockwell Charter School Sept. 6—Volleyball vs. Summit Academy Sept. 10—Family food night at Culvers Sept. 11—Volleyball vs. Pinnacle 6:00 p.m. Sept. 12—Volleyball vs. Merit 6:15 p.m. Sept. 20—Volleyball vs. Concordia 6:15 p.m. Westlake High School Sept. 6—Boys’ golf at Murray 2:00 p.m. Volleyball vs. Olympus 3:00 p.m. Girls’ tennis at Herriman 3:00 p.m. Girls’ soccer at Murray 3:30 p.m. Sept. 7—Cross country at Kiwanis Park 3:00 Football at Northridge 7:00 p.m. Sept. 11—Boys’ golf vs. Olympus 2:00 p.m. Volleyball at Hillcrest 3:00 p.m. Girls’ tennis vs. Skyline 3:00 p.m. Girls’ soccer at Olympus 3:30 p.m. Sept. 12—Boys’ golf at Glendale 3:00 p.m. Sept. 13—Volleyball vs. Murray 3:00 p.m. Girls’ tennis at Hillcrest 3:00 p.m. Girls’ soccer vs. Herriman 3:30 p.m. Sept. 14—Football vs. Olympus 7:00 p.m. Sept. 15—Cross country at BYU 9:00 a.m. Sept. 18—School pictures make-up Boys’ golf vs. Herriman 2:00 p.m. Girls’ tennis at Olympus 3:00 p.m. Volleyball vs. Skyline 3:30 p.m. Sept. 19—Boys’ golf at Talons Cove 3:00 p.m. Parent Teacher Conference 3:00 p.m. Sept. 20—Girls’ tennis vs. Murray 3:00 p.m. Volleyball at Herriman 3:00 p.m. Girls’ soccer vs. Hillcrest 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21—Cross country at Cottonwood 8:30 Football at Hillcrest 7:00 p.m. Sept. 24—Minimal Monday
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Baertsch added that beekeepers who sell honey should be held to the same standard of anyone else who sells things within the city—they need to have a business license. Poduska stated that the minimum lot size should be lowered to 5,000 square feet. He was against beekeeping fees or registration. Any additional code should be weighted against its ability to be enforced, he concluded. Councilman Jim Miller said he would be open to increasing the number of hives. Call wanted to increase the number of hives to two hives per 5,000 square feet, or up to 16 hives per acre. She noted that the harvesting and selling of honey is well regulated by the state. She also thought that neighbors should try to work out differences surrounding beekeeping issues amongst themselves, and that concerned neighbors can always contact state authorities and request an inspection of the hives. Finally, Call noted that she too was allergic to bees, but was in favor of responsible beekeeping. After much discussion, the City Council decided to adopt the beekeeping ordinance with the following guidelines in place: two beehives per 5,000 square foot area, no variance allowed for placing hives closer than five feet from a property line, and there would be no limit on the number of hives in the agricultural zone. The vote was unanimous, and was met with cheers from beekeepers in attendance. Discussion and review of keeping chickens.
As a year had passed since the “chicken ordinance” had been enacted, city staff and council members reviewed its effectiveness. City staff reported that there had been one report of a loose chicken and four complaints about noisy roosters (roosters are banned by the city ordinance). A slide show illustrated many coops within the city that were in good repair, but some that were not compliant in distance from property line or from the residence. Call asked that the ten-foot distance from coop to property line be reduced to five feet, as that is the city standard for adjacent structures. Council members agreed and instructed city staff to notice the change with others in Title 19. Reports Call reported that Kneader’s Bakery and Café would be having its grand opening August 31. She also noted that a trail bridge had been damaged and would be repaired under warranty. Lastly, Call stated that Jacob’s Ranch neighbors continued to complain about nearby city open space that was overgrown with weeds. Baertsch asked that construction be completed near a manhole on Harvest Hills Boulevard, as the gravel area was messy and dangerous. Miller mentioned that he had attended a trash convention in Washington, DC, where they discussed garbage solutions for municipalities. He said the conference focused on best practices and guidance in renegotiating contracts. The meeting was then adjourned.
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Are you using the internet to market your business? By Clint Wilde Guest Writer Over the past five years, many new businesses have sprouted up in the Lake Mountain area, but few are taking full advantage of the internet. I'd like to give you a few tips that, if followed, will increase your traffic and consequently your customers. If you own or manage a website, this article will give you some easy-toimplement tips to attract more traffic, which don't require any technical skills. This article applies to businesses with a physical location. The very first step is to have a website, which most businesses do. Your website is the home base for your online marketing activities, but it is only the first step to attracting and retaining more customers. Let's look at an example of how to best market a physical business, such as restaurants, auto mechanics, hair salons and other businesses which may only use mailers and word of mouth advertising. Here are the first five things I would do to increase valuable traffic to your website: 1. Create or enhance your Facebook page for your business and post at least two or three updates per week minimum. The posts should be of interest to your customers and not personal posts about what you had for breakfast. 2. Create a free Google Places
account. Google gives special treatment to businesses with a verified Google Places account by displaying them on the map as well as on the first page of the search results. This means you will get priority over your competition who have not created a Places account. When people search for “Eagle Mountain hair salon,” your listing will appear towards the top, before your non-verified competitors. 3. Create other free listings on places like YellowPages.com, YellowBook.com, Yahoo local, ezlocal.com, etc. There are hundreds of free listing services that will help your traffic and search engine rankings. Make sure you have quality text and images and a link back to your professional website. 4. Install an inexpensive laptop ($200-$300) in your lobby and ask customers to post a comment about the service you provided them before they leave. They can post a comment on Google Places or Facebook account and will usually be happy to take two minutes to post a quick comment in exchange for a coupon for a future visit. This does three positive things for your business: a. It tells search engines that you are receiving a steady stream of positive feedback and will start increasing your rankings. Generally speaking, the more positive comments and links you have pointing to your website, the higher you will rank in the search engine results. b. Your Facebook subscribers
will see all the positive activity and will be drawn to your store the next time they need your services. c. You will get instant feedback from your customers, and will know something which you may not be doing now. 5. Monitor the comments you receive. This is very important. If someone posts a negative comment, respond with your best effort to resolve the issue and apologize if necessary. Negative comments can be a blessing in disguise, if you deal with them quickly and thoroughly. Other customers will see your sincerity and won't be distracted by the negative comment. If you are running a homebased or internet-only business, the same principles apply, only you will not be creating any local accounts as stated above. Your site will move to the top of search engine’s results page when you frequently create a high volume of highly relevant content. These content updates should be made on your page directly as well as on other sites with links back to your site. I will go into more detail for online only businesses in the next article. These tips will take some time, but they can empower your online marketing and bring you the success you’re looking for. My best to you. Clint Wilde has been building and marketing websites for small businesses since 2000. See expertwebteam.com for more information.
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