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By: Erin McClellan Staff Writer
CONNECTING EAGLE MOUNTAIN, SARATOGA SPRINGS AND THE CEDAR VALLEY
Army Awards Night Dinner
Beefed Up by Local Businesses and a Family of Volunteers
Army 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade Bronze Star Recipients: LTC Paul Rodgers MAJ Jeffrey Buhman MAJ Branden Clark MAJ Gloria Parks CPT Kory Lund 1LT Ryan Rodriguez CW3 Richard Brusik CSM Richard Thalman MSG Wade Crockett The Army 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade returned from a year in Afghanistan this February. On March 21, 2014, a special awards night was held in their honor at the Garden Near the Green in The Ranches. Nine Bronze Stars were awarded that night. “One of our friends is a Major in the Brigade—Major Branden Clark,” said Lorrain Huggans of Saratoga Springs. “He was a part of Operation Enduring Freedom, and there’s a lot he can’t tell us. But we knew that budgets were tight for the awards night dinner and we wanted to make it extra special for these brave men and women. The Bronze Star is a big deal.” “Donations were given from all around the community,”
said Huggans. “The Garden Near the Green donated their facility, chairs and linens, and Utah Food Services let us use all of their plates and utensils. Smith’s here in town let us have all the meat at their cost. Everyone was so generous. My family did the food and the decorations and it just turned out so nice in the end for these returning soldiers.” “My favorite part was the willingness of everyone in the community to help. Every time we asked, everyone just gave it, because of who it was for,” said Huggans. “Some businesses at first were going to give us a discount, but then
have pulled off such a nice affair,” Huggans said. “And getting to do it with my family was pretty awesome, too!”
they ended up giving it all for free with no deposit, even. They were amazing.” “Without them we couldn’t
The Huggans and Chamberlain families have been doing service projects in lieu of exchanging Christmas
Getting to Know Cedar Forts Mayor Howard Anderson By Jonathan Handy Staff Writer The decidedly rural nature of Cedar Fort suits its Mayor well. Howard Anderson has lived in this pastoral setting for 34 years, and has served as mayor for 13 years of that. When asked to describe his town, he says, “Wide streets, dogs, horses and ATVs on the roads. Cars parked in the middle of the road, drivers talking to each other. Just very laid-back and quiet. I could hear from my side of town a lawn-mower on the other side of town, it’s that quiet” Mayor Anderson originally
grown, he felt it was time to enter public service. Cedar Fort, with its population of a little over 370, has only 4 paid positions in its government, all of them part-time. The mayor’s job is not one of them. Most of his time is spend at his regular employment, where Anderson works as a manufacturing engineer for a company that makes hydrogen fuel cells. A self-described organizer, he spends time going through ordinances, making sure they are up to date. He also finds himself acting as a peacekeeper and mediator when there is a disagreement between residents. The most unpleasant duty though, he
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presents with each other for over six years now. Beefing up this awards dinner is just the latest one. “We had about twenty family members there helping from my 80-year-old dad down to a 5-year-old who helped pour water,” Huggans said. “We usually do something around the holidays, but this year it got pushed to March because we heard about this and really wanted to help with it.” “It boggles my mind how much need there is here in Utah,” said Huggans. “People don’t realize it. There are so many things that could be done—hundreds of kids in homeless shelters in Salt Lake City and refugees housed in neighborhoods by nationality—from 3rd world says, is that he has to issue shutoff notices for water. And water has always been a concern for Cedar Fort. “We’re really strapped for water”, says Anderson, “As a small community, we don’t have the resources to go out and drill for, or purchase a whole lot of water. So that’s the reason we haven’t grown a lot.” At the same time, he says many residents aren’t anxious to have cedar Fort grow in population. Cedar Fort was settled in 1852, but incorporated in 1965. Many of its residents
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countries. Other years we’ve done trainings for them on things like how to turn on a microwave or how to type.” “One year we bought shoes for political refugees from Nepal—the Kurdish people,” said Huggans. “We met them at the shoe store and for some of them it was the first pair of shoes they’ve had in their entire life.” “There are all kinds of projects to do that help— from smaller 10-hour things that youth groups could do, to bigger things,” Huggans added. “At the autistic unit at the hospital the need is great and the money just isn’t there to do the things they need. Volunteers can make a big difference in their lives.” “Dialing 211 will connect you to the United Way’s helpline,” Huggans said.
are 4th or 5th generational. And they are proud of its history, performing a pageant every 24th of July. One of Mayor Anderson’s projects is to honor that history by gathering artifacts for a museum. He showed me a chair from the old Cedar County courthouse that is so small that it seems built for children. The search for items for the museum is ongoing. Although he has traveled the world, Howard Anderson’s search for a good place to live is over.
INSIDE Saratoga Springs Manager Mark Christensen
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Saratoga Springs City Manager Mark Christensen By: Erin McClellan Staff Writer Mark Christensen has been the Saratoga Springs City Manager for 3 ½ years. “My job is to serve the community at the direction of the city council,” Christensen said. “My position is completely apolitical—independent of the election process. Council members are the elected board of directors. They make the decisions and I lead the city staff who work hard to implement those decisions.” He is the city’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who—with a management team of department heads—oversees all city operations including public works, recreation, building, police, fire, engineering, and
more. Christensen is a big-picture guy, interested in the philosophy behind his role and how to put the best ideas into practice. “I like to look at things on a bigger scale and see the good that cities do,” he said. “Building subdivisions, schools, parks—working with various departments and groups to bring them in. It’s synergistic.” “When I drive down the street, I listen to the sounds of the traffic and look at every pot hole and manhole and think of all the infrastructure below,” said Christensen. “I love seeing how all the pieces fit together.” Christensen, who has a Masters in Public Administration (MPA), was formerly the city manager of Washington
Terrace, near Ogden, and the Budgets and Grants Manager in Park City. “We worked on projects there to prepare for the 2002 Olympics,” he said. “We had a $56 million budget and a lot going on.” He and his family now call Saratoga Springs home. “In spring of 2011 we bought a house in Harbor Bay and we absolutely love it here. It’s fantastic!” said Christensen. “I think it’s important to be part of your community—to develop those relationships—to be truly connected.” He considers his greatest accomplishment
his family. “I have the most amazing wife and children,” Christensen said. “When I think of them, I want to build something here that they can be proud of—the very best possible.”
“I can’t personally take credit for a lot,” he said of his
Understanding Construction Contracts: What to look for before signing on the dotted line By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer It is easy to get carried away
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in the excitement of choosing fixtures and flooring when building your dream home. What’s not so exciting is wading through pages of fine print when signing a construction contract. Nonetheless, it is a homeowner’s due diligence to thoroughly review and understand what they are signing. A construction contract benefits both you and your builder. You want to make sure you are getting the house that was promised and the builder wants to make sure he gets paid for the house he is building. Allison Nash, author of “What to Look for and Avoid in Building Contracts,” states that the purpose of a construction contract is to “make sure there is no disagreement before the actual work begins and to provide a guide to follow in case a problem arises later.” If you are reviewing your contract and have questions that your builder is unable to answer to your satisfaction, consider having your contract reviewed by a real estate lawyer. Your contract is also negotiable--nothing is set in stone until both parties have signed. Below are some commonly disputed issues in construction contracts. The scope of work. This is the work the contractor will perform. Often, this includes obtaining municipal permits and providing equipment, materials, and labor to build your house. Nash states that this section should require the builder to confirm the work to the house’s plans
(which should be attached as part of the contract). She also suggests that the contract state explicitly that the builder complete work in “a good and workmanlike manner.” That way, if construction is subpar, you can point to this statement in the contract and can rely on this to pursue legal action. Timing of work. The timing of your construction project can be nearly as valuable as the house you are building, especially when you are juggling selling an existing home or obligations in a rental contract. Nash states, “Make sure the contract contains information about when construction will begin, the schedule of work the contractor must follow, and when construction will end.” Extensions will usually be allowed for weather and inspection delays, among other things. Nash suggests that owners consider adding a “liquidated damage provision” to a construction contract. If the contractor does not meet the agreed-upon deadline (for reasons not listed as acceptable), he/she would have to pay the owner a per diem amount for expenses incurred because of the delay. This also incentivizes the contractor to work in a timely manner. Contractor Default Provision. This section will describe what constitutes a breach of contract. This section will also describe how you can assert your rights. Nash stated that a certain window of time should be allowed for the contractor to fix a problem, but it should also give you an option, if problems go unresolved, for
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work. “I have amazing people around me—carrying out what’s been given to us. The most rewarding part, though, is solving complex problems. I love the technical aspects of the job—finding good solutions among competing interests.” He sees his role as more of an arbitrator or mediator when conflicts are heated and resources are limited. “Finding good common ground that moves public policy forward,” he said, “whether it’s on a daily basis or in the midst of a crisis—that’s immensely rewarding.” His vision for Saratoga Springs is unity. “It’s great to see residents take ownership in the sense of community here,” he said. “I would love to see more trails and connectivity between subdivisions— finding a way to pull it all together—to become one.”
you to be able to hire another contractor to complete the work. “You should also have the right to suspend work or terminate your contract with the contractor in case of default,” Nash concludes. Non-Disparagement Clause. With the prevalence of online reviews and social media, some builders include a non-disparagement clause in construction contracts. It usually prohibits the owner from posting anything negative about them in a public forum (even if the statements are true). But the clause can go as far as prohibiting owners from talking negatively about the builder to friends and family. If discovered, owners can be fined by the builder. The jury is still out as to how enforce-
able these clauses are. In a recent MarketWatch article by Catey Hill, UCLA constitutional law professor Eugene Volokh said that as a general legal rule, items agreed to in a contract are enforceable, but with respect to issues like non-disparagement clauses, the “gotcha” factor is critical. Volokh says that if a reasonable consumer would be very surprised by such a clause, that provision of the contract might be deemed unenforceable. The best advice, when it comes to non-disparagement clauses, may be to ask that the clause be removed from your contract. If the builder is unwilling, this might serve as a red flag warning. Other items to consider before signing a contract: make sure your builder is licensed and insured. Also check references and consult the Better Business Bureau. Doing your homework upfront can prevent much heartache down the road.
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Sundancers Lhasa Apsos By Danielle Palmer Staff Writer Eagle Mountain is the home of the nationally recognized top breeder of Lhasa Apsos, the Sundancers. As members of the American Lhasa Apso Club, Marsha and Tom Worlton show their dogs many times a year. They got started years back when their daughter got a Lhasa Apso as a pet and they decided to get one as well. Wanting to find out more about the breed and how they were supposed to look, the Worltons went to a dog show and that’s where it began. They started showing mainly in Colorado, but now travel all over the country. This year, they are going to Missouri for Nationals, and next year are planning for Massachusetts. The Worlton’s passion for dog shows includes their love for their Lhasas, how they look and their personalities, as well as their love for the social outlet it provides. Tom
Worlton said that for a while there had been four other families from Utah showing Lhasa Apsos, but they are currently the only family from Utah showing this particular breed. They travel outside the state for their shows. Northern California shows have been where they have found the most competition. Traveling to the different shows and getting to know and befriend people is one of their favorite parts of showing. Lhasa Apsos are known for being a small, hearty breed with a long coat. For showing, the coat length is kept down to their toes, but as pets they are often kept in a more manageable terrier-type cut. Although small, Lhasas are not a toy breed, meaning they are not as susceptible to broken bones. Originally from Tibet, the breed has great lung capacity and was used as an informant-type watchdog.
The Worlton’s moved to Eagle Mountain to have the room and ability to have their dogs on their property. Their agreement with the city allows them to have the number of
dogs needed for the shows. They built their home with an outside kennel attachment to
the house, and the dogs spend most of their time indoors. As breeders, they are able to keep some of their dogs for showing and place others in good homes as pets. Tom
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Worlton admitted that sometimes the ones they place could actually have a higher quality ranking for the breed. Because they show their dogs, they usually don’t place them until older than 8 months or so to decide whether or not to keep them for showing. They also sometimes place their 1 or 2 yr. old champions into homes, and always look for a home that will provide what they can provide, or better, for their dogs. The Sundancers have a website at sundancerslhasa.com if you are interested in finding out more. The Worltons always make sure that unless the people they are placing the dogs with are going to show the dogs, they will be neutered. “It’s important not to contribute to the over-population of dogs.” Tom said, “We don’t want them to be bred indiscriminately.” Dog shows are a great passion to Tom and Marsha. Being Number One isn’t the main objective to them, however. They do it because they enjoy it, Tom stated. He described it as “a hobby of love”.
Please note - a fee change approved by the City Council is reflected on this month’s utility bill. The rate for the first garbage can went down $1 (it is now $10) and the storm drain maintenance fee went up $1 (it is now $4). Due to a drop in tipping fees with the City’s move from North Pointe SSD to IRL, solid waste costs have decreased. Conversely, the city has one of the lowest, if not the lowest, storm drain fees in the area. In order to properly meet the actual costs of storm drain maintenance in the city, a raise in rate was necessary. In order to make this a net zero increase to the residents of the city, we are using the savings from tipping fees in the Solid Waste to accomplish that.
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The Boyds Travel the World Photographing LDS
by Erin McClellan Staff Writer
Miss Eagle Mountain
Schoolarship
Pageant
Applications are available by contacting Melissa Smith at 801-735-7325 or Celeste Lojik-Bingham 801-722-9773. Contestants must be between the ages of 17-24 and they must be an Eagle Mountain resident. Pageant will be held at Frontier Middle School May .
Saratoga Springs resident and photographer Robert Boyd and his wife Eleah have traveled the world capturing LDS temples for over ten years. Their new book, His Holy House, was released April 5th by Deseret Book. The colorful coffee-table-sized book is a new venture for the Boyds who are known for large gallery-quality fine art prints. “With this book, it’s neat to have a lot of our images in one place,” said Robert Boyd. “My hope and vision for this is to have something tangible that people— and kidscan look at and think about their future goals. That when times get hard, they can keep their standards and keep that dream, that plan, of going to the temple someday.”
EM Pony Express Days 2014 Schedule Following is the event schedule for Pony Express Days 2014 (subject to change). More details and registration links will be added as they are available.
“It’s hard to do something that has to do with our faith. We’re human and it’s sometimes hard to reconcile people’s expectations,” said
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Robert. “But if we wait until we’re perfect to do things, we’ll never do it. I believe that if people feel like they have something to offer artistically or religiously, I think they should go for it. I would say don’t wait.” “We feel fortunate to do what we do,” added Robert. “Our five kids—ages sixteen down to seven—have been involved and go with us on these trips across the country.” “Our daughter’s friend saw the book and was excited about the pictures,” said Ele-
Wednesday, June 4 Softball Tournament 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Kids’ Scavenger Hunt Geocache Treasure Hunt Family Fun Night, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nolan Park Thursday, June 5 Carnival (Time TBD), Nolan Park Vendor Booths (Time TBD), Nolan Park Kids’ Scavenger Hunt Geocache Treasure Hunt Hershey Track Meet, 4-7 p.m., Frontier Middle School Exceptional Kids Club Olympics, 1-3 p.m., location TBD
Saturday, April 12, 2014 ah. “And my daughter said, ‘You should see what goes on to make it happen!’ It can be a lot of work, but it’s worth it.” “We love working together,” said Bob. “The event planners always ask that I bring Eleah.” “We meet a lot of new people,” said Eleah. “We always hope that they’ll feel what’s in our heart—that they’ll love the book. And when they do, it’s really special.” “If I can ever accomplish something that brings someone joy if it means something to someone—that’s more than I can ask for,” said Robert. “I get so humbled. It never ceases to amaze me.” “We moved to Saratoga Springs six years ago because of the gorgeous views over the lake,” said Robert. “It’s quiet, the air is cleaner, and the scenery is relaxing.” “When we lived in Orem, we could never see the sunsets,” said Eleah. “Here we see sunrises, moon rises, the stars at night. We’re into that. We love it.”
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The Saratoga Springs Library is Hosting a Book Signing Kara Traveller Staff Writer The Saratoga Springs library is hosting a book signing on Saturday, April 12th at 1:00 PM. Author Lance Conrad will be at the library for a presentation and question session which is free to the public. He will also be selling copies of his young adult novel, The Price of Creation. In partnership with the publisher, a portion of all book sales will
be donated to the Library. It’s a great way to support the local library. Conrad currently has one book published, with two more set to come out during 2014. His publisher said the following about his series, “The Historian Tales is a series of young adult novels narrated by an enigmatic character known only as the Historian. His travels take him over thousands of years and
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hundreds of worlds to witness incredible stories. For all that knowledge, however, his own story, even his own name, is a mystery to him. In each book, the reader gets one step closer to discovering the secret behind this ageless storyteller.” In other library news the library is still looking for 12 volunteers to fill openings that are available due to the new library schedule. As well as volunteers who have the ability to be merit badge
instructors, who could teach one merit badge class a month on a Saturday. This summer the library is hosting a summer reading program, registration will begin on Saturday, May 17th. To participate in the reading challenges patrons need to be registered, but anyone can attend events. More information on this program will be coming out soon.
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EM Seniors’ Open House The EM Seniors (ages 55+) will hold an open house inthe City Council Chambers on Monday, April 28 at 5 p.m. to provide information about Seniors’ activities in the city. Entertainment provided by Westlake High Choir. Light refreshments will be served. For information on regularly scheduled Seniors’ activities, please visit the City website, Events calendar.
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CLASSES & CLINICS Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Classes
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the
training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. The cost to participate is $35.
A Mom with a mission Crossroads team member Becky Andersen
Danielle Palmer Staff Writer The Crossroads team is made up of a number of diverse individuals, and has seen some great changes in the past year. Of the priorities our paper has, however, Owner
Wendy Lojik values the opportunity for jobs the paper provides to our locals through the delivery team. In order for readers to get to know the people behind the paper, we will be introducing them to you. One member of the delivery team for the Crossroads is Becky Anderson. Wendy Lojik describes her as “a very spe-
cial person” who does “amazing things”. Becky is very passionate about the things she does. She runs a preschool in her home and has done so for years, and has helped her local school in classrooms, field trips, and fundraisers. She has a love for education, but her passion doesn’t end there… Becky loves to run. This passion brought her to a friendship with RaNell Sellers, who met her at Ranches Academy shortly after moving to Utah. “Becky had the idea to start up a running club and I jumped on board,” RaNell said. “I have coached with her for years now.” RaNell describes seeing a reflection of Becky’s determination and commitment to succeed. Becky went to the Boston
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Marathon and her first year was a record heat, so she went back again, bringing along her brother and some of their girls. It was the year of the Boston Marathon bombings where a series of two attacks targeted spectators and attendees of the city's annual marathon race on April 15, 2013. “Her brother was just recovering from an injury and started to struggle midway in the race,” RaNell described. “He told her to go on and her comment to him was, ‘We started together; we will end together.’” This ended up being a great blessing to Becky as they ended the race together after the bombing. Had she gone on, there was a good chance she would have been at the finish line at the time of the bombing. Back in Eagle Moun-
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For more information contact SS Fire Department at (801) 766-6505. CPR classes CPR classes are held every other month starting in January. The class is held on the third Thursday of the month starting at 6:00 pm. There is no class in November or December. Call
(801) 766-6505 to reserve a spot in the class. The class costs $10. tain, Becky started the Gold Medal Mile at Ranches Academy and worked with the city to bring the Hershey Track and Field Meet here. They will be hosting their second meet in June. She also helped with the special needs meet held at Westlake last spring, which brings us to another of Becky’s passions. “When I first met Becky, she was in the process of expanding her family by adopting two great kids, one with special needs,” RaNell said. The handicapped play equipment at Smith Ranch Regional Park is named after Becky’s son. It is apparent she inspires the community. “I know Becky’s kids and you can see the love and respect they have for her,” RaNell added. “Of all the wonderful things she does, having a loving family is the most important thing and you can see they have that.”
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Kara Traveller Staff Writer Saratoga Springs will be hosting its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th at Neptune Park. This year the Westlake Marching Band is starting off the day with a pancake breakfast. The breakfast will be held from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Breakfast includes all-youcan-eat pancakes, a cup of Tang and a sausage patty. The cost is $4 for adults (ages 12 and up), $2 for children (under age 12) or $15 for a family (2 adults and 4 children). All proceeds from the breakfast will go to the Marching Thunder. The Marching Thunder has been
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Dayna Koch moved to Utah from Minnesota when she accepted a position to teach first grade at Eagle Valley Elementary. She lived in Orem until her marriage and then chose to move out to Eagle Mountain to be closer to her school. Now she teaches at Mountain Trails Elementary, and loves and values education. One of the things Dayna and her husband, Brian, loved about their home in Eagle Mountain was that it had enough room for them to use the land for gardens and to keep some goats and bees. The bees were one of the first reasons Dayna began her business making all-natural skin care products. “I wanted to find a way to use the wax,” she explained, thinking back, “and I also had some symptoms of eczema.” When she found some recipes for natural lotion bars and lip balms, she began making her own and Laughing Loon Beauty was born. After she began selling her lotion bars and lip balms, business took off to the point that the demand surpassed her supply of beeswax from her own bees and she had to purchase wax in bulk. Then, she began looking into making all-natural soaps. The process of making soap with lye can be dangerous, so it took a few months to build up her courage, but after making her first few batches she fell in love with
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At 9:00 AM the Easter Egg Hunt will begin. The egg hunt is for children 0-14 years of age. The hunt will be divided up into five groups by age. The start time will be slightly staggered in the hopes that it will accommodate families with several children. The younger groups will go first and then the older children will follow a few minutes later. Natasha Hodder, the coordinator of this event, wants all the kids to go home with a few treats. “My goal is for every kid to get at least 10 eggs. Last year we asked the kids to pick up 10 eggs to start with, then when there were more we let them take more.” The eggs are filled with candy and prizes. Each age group has three big prizes up for grabs. This year Hodder and volunteers will fill 20,000 eggs for the event. Anyone interested in helping fill eggs or helping on the day of the event can contact Hodder at 801-691-3376. the process. She liked making soap even more then the lotion and lip balm. Because she owned goats, she based her soap with the goat milk, which is usually a pricey skin-care product. She has sold her products mainly through her Facebook page, and also at two shops in Minnesota. Her affordable product flew from her hands. In over two years of having her business, she has never raised the price and has been willing to trade products with others. Because she charges so little, people are often asking her why she doesn’t charge more, but Dayna is determined never to raise her prices. “Taking care of skin is so expensive.” Koch expressed, “I wanted to provide people with a more affordable option.” When expecting her now newborn baby, she was unable to make soaps, but had help from others. She was able to expand to a formula for all-natural baby wash foam from a dispenser, all-natural sunscreen, and deodorant. “I was not thrilled to see what comes in the deodorants we buy, so I started making it,” she explained. “The sunscreen is a little difficult and more expensive to make but people still love it because all-natural sunscreen is hard to find.” Through it all, her favorite product to make remains bar soaps. Although she no longer owns goats, she has a large supply of goat milk still in frozen storage to use toward more wonderful all-natural soaps and plans to continue. Of everything the business has given her, she said she values most the lesson of hard work. “We worked hard caring for the bees and put the wax to good use. Then we worked hard caring and milking goats and got benefits from the milk.” Dayna explained, “It’s taught my children the important value of hard work.” You can find more about this local business on Facebook
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Eagle Mountain Easter Egg Hunt Over 20,000 eggs! Candy, prizes * Saturday, April 19, 10:30 a.m. SHARP * Nolan Park * Bring your own basket * Separate age groups (3-12) Look for signs * No parents or strollers allowed inside hunt boundaries. If your child needs assistance, please ask for help. We welcome children of all abilities. Contact Leesa Holland with any questions or to donate or volunteer. 801-789-3337
If you are currently participating in the curbside recycling program and would no longer like to be, our utility billing office is offering the annual recycling opt-out period from April 15-30, 2014. If you would like to continue using the curbside recycling or do not have a recycling bin, you do not
The Exceptional Kids Club
Kara Traveller Staff Writer
The Exceptional Kids Club (EKC) is a club sponsored by Eagle Mountain City. The club is for school-age kids with special needs or learning disorders, who are residents of Eagle Mountain. The club is also open to the siblings of EKC members. “The ultimate goal of the Exceptional Kids Club is to provide a place where members of Exceptional Kids Club can meet once a month and have a club to call
their own, where they feel safe in their surroundings and they don’t have to worry about their disability,” explains Chasity Glenn, Eagle Mountain events coordinator. The club meets once a month, usually the last Thursday of every month, in City Center in the Council Chambers. Classes are from 5:30p to 6:30pm and it is an hour of activities and fun. Registration for classes can be done online on the events page of the city’s website. There are generally two em-
ployees for each club meeting, depending on size of the class. If the group is larger than five kids the city’s Youth Council and high school interns come to help facilitate the club activities. During Pony Express Days
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need to take any action. To opt-out, please visit the Utilities page of the City website and submit the online opt-out form, available from April 15-30. You may also complete and submit the form in person during this time period at the utility billing office at City Hall. Forms must be received by April 30 to be eligible to opt-out. If you submit an opt-out form, please place your recycling can curbside May 12-16, 2014
the celebration coordinators put on an event called the Exceptional Kids Club Olympics. This is a time for EKC members to shine and to participate in Olympic-type events and be rewarded for their efforts. The city has gone through staffing changes over the last few months in the events department. Due to these
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The Utah County Sheriff’s Office Needs YOUR Help!
RadKIDS is an empowerment program ran by instructors and the sheriff’s office in our schools. We are critically low on RadKIDS Instructors and without them we cannot run the program. If you are interested in becoming a RadKIDS Instructor, or would like more information, please email ahill@emcity.org or call 801-789-6712. This is a volunteer position, but we will pay for your training. You must be able to pass a background check, and be committed to the program. changes they are currently looking for parents of kids with special needs to work with the events department and come up with creative ideas for monthly activities. “Because the age span can differ with each child, as well as the need of each EKC member, it’s important to us to provide a good, wholesome, fun and engaging hour for our club members,” said Glenn. Those interested in helping the EKC program, including ideas to help boost participation in EKC, can contact the members in the events staff at 801-789-6646. Inquiries and questions may also be submitted via email to cglenn@ emcity.org.
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Prepare your Home and Your Family for Wildfire By Kara Traveller Staff Writer Firefighters train hard and make countless preparations to be ready for wildfires. It is important for homeowners to do the same. Successfully preparing for a wildfire requires you to take responsibility for protecting yourself, your family and your property. The time to prepare is now – before the fire season begins. Embers pose the most significant threat to burning down a home in a wildfire and there are a number of things you can do to help reduce this threat. Begin with defensible space techniques to modify the vegetation around your home. Reduce your risk by doing simple tasks like clearing debris, which can accumulate around your home or
on your roof, cleaning out rain gutters and keeping flammable items, such as firewood, at least 30 feet from your home. Maintain the vegetation around your home in a lean
and green fashion by pruning tree limbs, thinning plants and grasses which come into contact with your home or extend under your deck, and removing any dead vegeta-
The Crossroads Journal tion. Covering all openings, like vents and chimneys with 1/8 inch or smaller wire mesh will also help to reduce the risk of an ember entering your home. Just as important as the above mitigation practices, educating yourself is critical. During the fire season, keep informed on current fire conditions and restrictions. In the event of a wildfire, follow the principles of Ready, Set, Go! Once you hear of a wildfire in your area, have personal belongings, financial information and medications of all family members READY and packed in a vehicle ready to leave. Be aware of current fire conditions and set your plan in motion to GO. Do not wait for an evacuation order. Leave early knowing you have done everything in your power to ensure your home survives. Keep in mind that the work you do will affect your neighbors and vice versa. So spread the word and get your entire neighborhood in on the process! For more information
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Saratoga Springs Pressurized Irrigation The City of Saratoga Springs has a complete pressurized secondary water system built specifically for outside uses such as irrigating landscaping. The water for this system comes from three irrigation grade water wells, the Utah Lake Distributing Canal, and the Spring Creek Canal. This is NON- POTABLE water and should never be used for drinking. SS SPRINKLER SYSTEMS & WATER SCHEDULE The secondary system is charged on or about the 15th of April and drained on or about the 15th of October. Irrigation systems may not be turned on between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm unless you are establishing new grass or performing maintenance on your system. This schedule has been set up by the state and also allows time for the wells to recharge. All residents are encouraged to use this water for their sprinkler systems. Home owner connections are located in a green box marked IRRIGATION, located on a property line near the sidewalk. Typically, a 1 inch ball valve is provided for sprinkler system attachment. Cross connections between the culinary and irrigation water lines are illegal. If you think your lines may be cross connected and would like it checked, please contact the Public Works department. They can help determine if a line is cross connected and if so, assist you on how to go about getting it fixed.
EM City Council Meetings By Danielle Palmer Staff Writer Actions taken in EM City on March 18 included a Public Hearing on adoption of an ordinance to amend the 20132014 Budget. The amendments are for paying the 2014 road bond payment from the general fund, reimbursing the transportation impact fee fund for fiscal year 2013 road bond payment and for HVAC improvements to City Hall. There was a short presentation to explain and ordinance was adopted by unanimous vote. There was also a public hearing with many participants addressing the resolution to approve an assignment and addendum to the Pony Express Days PRCA Rodeo, Eagle Mountain, Utah Rodeo Contract. Due to budget constraints and policy changes, the city had decided not to conduct a 2014 rodeo. Residents formed a non-profit committee, separate from the city, to conduct the rodeo. The city agreed to rent the rodeo
grounds to the committee and assign the original rodeo agreement to the non-profit committee. This resolution to officially document the agreement passed with all voting yes, except CM Bradley who stated he simply could not vote to fund their efforts. An agreement with TM Crushing for an Electrical Service Impact Fee Installment was voted down unanimously. TM Crushing leases property north of SR73 and operates a stone and gravel pit there. This agreement would have allowed additional electrical service to the site, imposing the city to pay $175,452.59 in electric impact fees over the period of three years as a condition to connecting the improvements. Adam Ferre said he would set up another meeting to talk and explain their decision to deny the agreement. CM Burnham suggested they ask TM Crushing to come up with a better proposal. Star West Properties is interested in building an 11,000 sq ft office building in Eagle Mountain Business
Campus. A motion for the Rural Economic Development Grant and Loan Letters of Conditions was debated. A presentation by Justin Loera illustrated a partnership with Direct Communications for funding. There was debate on approving the loan. CM Ireland moved not to approve it, but the motion did not carry, with CM Bradley, Steinkopf, and Burnham voting no and Ireland and Westmoreland voting yes. After this motion failed, CM Westmoreland moved to approve the loan, and this motion passed with CM Ireland and Burnham voting no. A resolution amending the policies and procedures manual to clarify the sick leave policy and change the timecard policy to bring it in line with FLSA guidelines; an agreement to join the Utah County Storm Water Coalition to provide the city with public education and outreach opportunities; and an ordinance to amend the municipal code to coincide with the Storm Water Management Program
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approved on February 18 were all approved unanimously March 18. At the April 1 Council Meeting, appointments were voted in by majority vote, CM Ireland voting no. The appointments were for the Economic Development Board, LaMont Snarr for 3-year term; to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Ben Reaves for a 2-year term; and to the Military and Veterans Advisory Board, Erika Douglas and Kim Cardwell for 3-year terms. The council also approved an agreement for a final payment and settlement between the city and CraCar Construction, addressing all outstanding issues related to the construction of the energy building. Also approved was a second amendment to the Golf Course Donation Agreement. There was a requirement for Ames to relocate and improve Tee Box #12 and related cart path, which is located closest to Stonebridge Lane and Ranches Prkwy. The completion deadline for this had been extended from July 2011 to July 2013, and this action extended it further to July 2016. It was requested because of the economic downturn, and
city staff recommended it was the best action for everyone involved. Upcoming Events to remember include the Blood Battle Blood Drive on April 8 from 8am until 1pm. The theme this year is Community Hero in honor of Sgt. Wride, and there will be an opportunity to donate to his family. Also, remember burn permits are being issued for this time of year and the requirements are different from previous years. The city is also holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt April 19 at 10:30 am sharp at Nolan Park. 20,000 eggs will be hunted, bring your own basket. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and you may notice blue pinwheels being planted in various areas in City Center to raise awareness to this growing problem. CM Steinkopf reminded residents about the Spring Clean-Up in progress, with the availability of city dumpsters. CM Burnham thanked those involved in their neighborhood caucuses. To view or read about City Council meetings in their entirety or find out more about city issues, visit emcity.org or go watch the videos posted to the city’s YouTube Channel.
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SS Citywide Recycling Program is Reducing Landfill Waste and Saving City Money By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer The City of Saratoga Springs diverted nearly one million pounds of trash from the landfill in 2013, and numbers are expected to be even greater in 2014 as the citywide recycling program continues. Last summer, while negotiating a new garbage contract, city staff proposed supplying each residence with a free recycling can, as a way to reduce tipping fees the city was being charged at the landfill. The city is not charged when delivering recyclables and actually earns a credit for doing so. Although Saratoga Springs had to pay $162,000 initially for the new recycling bins, the city is currently saving between $3,000 and $7,000 each month in reduced tipping fees. This is an annual projected savings of $36,000 to $84,000, as reported by Public Relations Manager Owen Jackson. Saratoga Springs also saved money by having Eagle Scout candidates throughout the city
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assemble and deliver the bins last fall. Jackson estimated that as residents continue to recycle through 2014 (the first full year of the citywide program) that the city could divert as much as 750 tons of material from ending up in the landfill. Residents spoke positively about the program. Jan Memmott stated, “I appreciate that our city didn’t impose a mandatory fee (tax) on homeowners. I’m happy to recycle, and let the city take responsibility for financing, running, and profiting from the program.” Resident Stephanie Follett also commended the program: “I’m happy that we’re all recycling, and I’m always shocked at how little is in my garbage can each week.” In fact, one of the only complaints residents had about the program is that recyclables are only picked up every other week. Shauna Brown surmised, “I only wish they would pick up more often. We fill our recycling can as fast, if not faster, than our regular trash can. But after the first week, I have to dump it in the regular garbage can because
May 1 - 31 Registration Fee: $35. This price includes a t-shirt and hat with an 8-game season. Season: June 21 - August 2. Games are on Saturdays and some weeknights.
By Matthew Pelton Staff Writer I speak four languages: English, Spanish, Elk, and Turkey. What intrigues me so much about turkey hunting is the ability to communicate with the birds. Even if I am not hunting, I love to go into the mountains during the spring time and call in a few turkeys just for fun. Utah has always had turkeys, but until the last several years the population was not sustainable to allow hunting without drawing a coveted tag through a lottery process. The lottery process still remains for a chance to hunt turkeys in April, with the benefit being that you can hunt during the hottest part of the breeding season when Toms will readily come into calls. After May 1st, anyone can purchase a turkey tag over the counter to hunt these amazing birds. Hunting turkeys can be quite challenging. Tom turkeys do not reach full maturity until 5 years old. The first
couple of years a Tom turkey is referred to as a Jake. Jakes will generally appear tall and thin compared to a Tom. The State of Utah allows you to harvest one “bearded” turkey annually. This can be a Tom, Jake, or the rare bearded-hen. During breeding season Toms will fluff the feathers on hillsides and strut trying to appear to be the biggest and most beautiful turkey on the mountain. Hens can often be heard yelping and purring near a potential nest site in order to attract a mate. When the hens yelp, the Toms gobble, and back and forth it goes until the Tom will go off in search of the hen that’s making the commotion. After breeding season, the Toms will form back together in a group and the hens will sit on nests in the thick brush for several weeks until 10-12 baby turkeys are hatched. To hunt turkeys effectively will take a little homework. There are literally hundreds of calls available to buy and it can be daunting to
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my recycling bin is overflowing. I appreciate the city’s commitment to recycling, but I would be willing to pay if it could get picked up weekly.” When asked about the possibility of a weekly pick-up, Jackson replied, “Going to a weekly recycling pickup schedule would double the cost to deliver the service. Residents can request an additional recycling bin for $3.16 per month, which is the direct cost to pick up the extra recycling bin on the current bi-weekly schedule and adds additional recycling capacity if bins are filling up too quickly.”
Ages: Preschool (4-5) and Kindergarten (2013-2014). All teams co-ed. Everyone who signs up will play. Coaches Needed: Please sign up if you would like to coach. Volunteer coaches are always needed. Co-coaching is available. For questions, contact the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department at 801-753-8264.
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Believers of Christ from any faith are invited to attend a beautiful musical performance of Kenneth Cope’s Women at the Well on the Sunday following Easter. The musical depicts women from Christ’s life and their examples of faith and discipleship. Those participating and attending will not only include women, but men and children as well.
know which ones work best for you. If you are a beginner, I would suggest a box call. They are relatively easy to use and have great sound. Slate calls are my favorite, but take a long time to master properly and you can make a scratching sound on accident that will send a Tom back into the woods instead of coming to you. Mouth reeds are the best to use, because they are hands-free but they can take years to know how to use them properly. If you use mouth reeds for elk hunting, it will be an easy transition to learn to use them for turkeys as well. Decoys are not necessary, but can help close the deal on a stubborn gobbler. Decoys run the gauntlet in price and variety, from blow-up plastic ones, to very lifelike, and even stuffed real turkeys. Decoys can help, but for me, unless you get into this hardcore they may not be worth the price. Good camo clothing is absolutely a must. Turkeys have keen eyesight and know their surroundings well. Make sure to even use full face masks or face paint
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The performance, April 27 at 7:00 pm, will be at the LDS Church building on 1330 Ira Hodges Scenic Pkwy in Eagle Mountain, UT. Come take part in this spiritually uplifting and enriching experience.
as one glint of your skin can cause the Tom to bolt out of the woods. The best strategy to hunt turkeys is to find where they are roosting for the night. It is illegal to shoot a turkey in a tree, but locating the roost will help you know where to set up in the morning. Turkeys roost in tall trees near water, and in our area they tend to like the cottonwood trees at the mouth of our canyons or the tall pine trees on the edge of a scrub oak forest. In the morning time, set up about a hundred yards from the roosting area. Start your calling with a couple of loud yelps right at daybreak. The Toms will often respond immediately and you can hear them fly down from the tree tops. If they gobble, immediately start yelping some more, but a little more quietly. He may or may not gobble back; don’t give up. Intersperse your yelping with some clucks and if you are able to, purrs. Give your area at least thirty minutes before giving up, even if you don’t hear gobbling.
Often times old gobblers, unless they can see the hen, will not respond to calls, but will still investigate. When the big gobbler gets close he will often make a noise that sounds like “putt”. If you hear this, get ready with your gun or bow, because you will have a shot soon. If you are having a buddy call for you, have him purr very softly after this putt and the Tom will strut his way in. When the Tom is within range, make sure he is turned to the side before you shoot or you will damage the feathers in his fan. Aim for the base of the neck where the feathers stop and pull the trigger. If you are shooting a bow, go for a body shot in the largest portion of the chest area. Many hunters have aimed for the head of the turkey and shot right over the top because shot has a tendency to rise. Once you bag your first Tom you, like me, will be hooked for life. It will become a hunt to look forward to every spring. Wild turkey is not only a blast to hunt, but it is excellent table fare as well.
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