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CONNECTING EAGLE MOUNTAIN, SARATOGA SPRINGS AND THE CEDAR VALLEY
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Camp Williams Celebrates 100
Kara Traveller Staff Writer
Utah Army National Guard’s Camp Williams was permanently established in 1914 during World War I. This year will mark their 100th year of service in the State of Utah. Camp Williams and the surrounding communities of Saratoga Springs, Lehi, Eagle Mountain, Bluffdale and Herriman will come together to build stronger relationships while celebrating Camp William’s “Century of Service” with the Iron Will event. This event is a way for the communities surrounding Camp Williams to not only celebrate, but to get a firsthand look at what goes on at Camp Williams. “It is also an opportunity for Camp Williams to
help residents understand their importance to the communities through their missions, local jobs and massive contribution to the local economy,” explains SS Councilwoman Shellie Baertsch. The Iron Will event is scheduled
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for Saturday, May 17th starting at 8 am. Entertainment ranges from endurance events, such as bike and running races, to a variety of activities for families. The races are unique as participants will race through areas like “Area 51”, Af-
Saratoga Springs Police Department welcomes four new police officers to the force: Christopher Morgan, Tom Potts, Angie Oldham, and Ryan Snarr. Each was sworn in over the last three city council meetings and all are assuming positions formerly vacated by other officers. Morgan, Potts, Oldham, and Snarr completed a rigorous application process, which included physical fitness tests, written exercises, and an application review by a law enforcement board. They competed against 41 other applicants. Officer Christopher Morgan comes to Saratoga Springs after serving as a reserve officer for both Nephi and Centerfield police departments. Christopher is the son of Mike Morgan, current Nephi police chief. He has also served in the Air Force and is EMT certified. Officer Tom Potts formerly worked one year as a reserve officer for the Unified Police Department of Salt Lake. He also serves as a captain in the Army National Guard and has a bachelor’s degree from Weber State University. Prior to this new position, Officer Angie Oldham was already working for the SSPD as an animal control and code enforcement officer for 1.5 years. She also gained experience working at the Salt Lake County Constable’s Office where she provided courtroom security and served legal papers. Officer Ryan Snarr comes to Saratoga Springs from Salt Lake County, where he served for one year as an animal control and code enforcement officer. He has an associate’s degree in business and has also served in the Army Reserve for the last five years. The Saratoga Springs City Council welcomed the new officers and their families to the city at formal swearing-in ceremonies held in January and February. Mayor Jim Miller performed the ceremonies.
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ghan Village, past numerous firing ranges (including the machine gun range), I.E.D Lane and by burn areas from recent wildfires. Race distances vary from a 5k run to a 100k cycling event. Registration for the races can be done through www.ironwillrace.com. Prices increase on March 1st so registering now will ensure a lower race fee. Another reason to compete is a “healthiest city” contest, in which an award will be given to the city with the most residents participating in events. For those not interested in racing there will be lots family friendly events such as an obstacle course, booths, climbing walls, food, live music and more. “So if you’ve never been on base, here’s your chance,” said Baertsch.
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Pronghorn Relocation Efforts Danielle Palmer Staff Writer
Over the last few weeks, the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has been overseeing the capture and relocation of the local pronghorn population in Saratoga Springs. The pronghorn population was quite manageable in the area a few years ago says Regional Wildlife Manager, Covy Jones. How-
Redwood Road, as well as SR-73, has become more hazardous with increased traffic and with the large amount of agricultural land within city boundaries, the pronghorn are creating economic problems as well. “When the animals lay down in the crop, it causes the plants to lay down and so the produce cannot be harvested efficiently,” Joneseexplained. There is money given
ever, with the population of Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain increasing exponentially within a short period, the pronghorn population has become a public hazard. “These animals with nowhere to go are being hit on the roads, especially along Redwood. It’s a public safety issue, as well as an agricultural one,” Jones stated.
to compensate for this loss. However, Jones said it is hard to justify that cost without also looking into ways to prevent it from happening; thus, the DWR’s choice to instigate a relocation effort. Unlike deer, which spend the warmer months up Lake Mountain and only come down in the winter months, pronghorn prefer open
terrain and a woodsier habitat. Pronghorns have a distinct white fur pattern on their rump, sides, and breast that set them apart from other antelope or deer. The DWR is relocating the pronghorn to the west desert in Snake Valley where they can augment the struggling population. Owen Jackson, Public Relations Manager for Saratoga Springs, says, “The Division of Wildlife’s efforts to relocate the pronghorns to the west desert is a positive thing for both the animals’ and surrounding residents’ safety as Saratoga Springs continues to grow and additional development continues to locate in the City.” During the summer, the high count of a single Saratoga Springs pronghorn herd was at 83. Jones says that with their efforts, he would like to see this decrease to fewer than 20. However, he is unsure if they will get it down that far before the warmer season. The best time to trap pronghorn is during the cold and snowy weather, as the herds are more easily baited under these conditions. In other areas of the state, where the numbers of pronghorn is much greater, a funnel trap is used to herd the animals in order to relocate them to other struggling
populations. Herds from Parker Mountain, Jones says, are often a source population. Jones describes the funnel trap as a huge “Y” shape with a funnel area in the middle. Helicopters and volunteers herd the animals into this funnel. This type of trap doesn’t work in our area due to the large human population and building density, so a more inventive approach and research into other trapping methods became necessary. The chosen method for our area is to bait the animals, over a period of a few days, beneath a drop net held up by electromagnets and remotely triggering it to fall upon the animals once they have gathered. The net is then carefully removed and the pronghorn are herded into a blacked-out horse trailer with a layer of wood chips to soften the floor. The dark interior keeps the pronghorn calm during transport. Jones says they successfully removed 11 animals with the first trap and 17 more with the second. Anyone who would like to volunteer to help with the trapping and relocation efforts should contact the Division of Wildlife Resources at 801.491.5678 for more information. Any help is encouraged.
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Kara Traveller Staff Writer Carp have slowly overtaken Utah Lake and a huge effort to restore the lake has now begun. The carp is not native to Utah Lake; it was introduced in the 1800’s as a source of protein for local residents. “. . . carp eat the vegetation off the bottom of the lake and create an environment where not many fish other than carp can thrive. The lack of vegetation on the bottom of a shallow Utah Lake is the main reason why we see the brown murky water,” explains SS City
Councilwoman Rebecca Call. It is believed that removing the carp from the lake will improve the quality of the water and could potentially make the lake a more desirable destination. It is predicted Utah could see $94.3 million of increased revenue over the next 20 years from recreational and economic development. For this reason, Bill Loy, a fourth generation Utah Lake fisherman, was contracted to remove the carp. The carp are removed year round. To remove the carp during the winter, Loy’s team drills holes through the ice then uses high tech equipment, such as remote controlled
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submarines, to capture the carp in a large net. Once the carp are pulled out of the lake they are sorted and either used as mink food or turned into fertilizer. According to an article on KSL, 2.5 million carp have been removed from the lake, leaving 3.5 million to still be expunged before the lake will return to its former state. This project is being funded by the Department of Natural Resources, Forestry Fire and State Lands, the Junesucker Recovery Program and the Utah Lake Commission.
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Miss Eagle Mountain Pageant
Celebrates 10 Years
Director Melissa Smith’s Final Pageant Danielle Palmer Staff Writer This is a pivotal year of celebration and change for the Miss Eagle Mountain Scholarship Pageant. 2014 marks the pageant’s tenth anniversary, crowning our tenth Miss Eagle Mountain. This being an important milestone, the pageant team is inviting back all past crowned Miss Eagle Mountain’s to participate in
the production and make it a big celebration. The Pageant has gotten bigger and betterevery year!” Pageant Director, MelissaSmith says. She has participated in every pageant since the very first year. “I was co-director that first year since I had just had a baby.” Ever since then, Melissa Smith has enjoyed years of keeping busy with the pageant. “I had no idea how much work goes into it to put on a pageant. It’s definitely a year-
round job with parades, ceremonies, special-guest appearances, and I coordinate it all. It’s very time consuming, but if I didn’t love it so much I wouldn’t have done it for ten years. It was worth it.” The 10-Year anniversary also marks a change for future pageants. This will be Melissa Smith’s last year as director. “I will still be involved with the pageant. I will always have a special place in my heart for it.” Melissa’s family life is keeping her busy and she is ready to allow someone else the opportunity to take charge. Celeste Lojik-Bingham, Miss Eagle Mountain 2005, will step in as director next year. Melissa Smith says it is hard to sum up all the things she has learned in the last ten years. “I have learned that the pageant is not just skin-deep. It’s something the girls find within themselves. I loved is seeing them grow from when we first have their orientation to when they perform on pageant night. Their talents develop and the way the confidence exudes out of them on stage after just a few short months is incredible.” “The main goal in these pageants is to help girls to look outside of the mirror image and within themselves to find their true potential.” Smith continued, “Sometimes you need something big like the pageant to unlock that inner beauty. It helps build the girls’ confidence. When they can do this, the girls don’t care what the results are on pageant night because they have learned more about what’s within them. The inner beauty discovered is more priceless to them.” The pageant has also incorporated a Little Miss Pageant program, in which each contestant chooses a young girl between the ages of five and nine to
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accompany her throughout the pageant. “It allows the girls to set a good example to the younger girl and learn to be a good mentor. They then have a little girl who looks up to them as a role model.” Smith also says that after the pageant, whether or not they have won, the participants have more confidence and success in future careers. “It gives them more confidence for job interviews in their future. They radiate such charismatic personality they cannot help but be hired. It develops life-long skills.” Unlike Junior Miss, a program that falls under the Miss USA Pageants, the Miss Eagle Mountain Pageant is associated with the Miss America Organization and scholarship program providing important money for future education costs. It is also an oppertunity to teach service and fundraising skills. Each contestant is required to raise $100 to donate to Primary Children’s Hospital, as this is the national platform of the Miss America Organization. Once the winner has her title, she can raise money and hold service projects for the charity she chooses as her own personal platform. Although there are things Melissa Smith will miss about being director, she will still be participating in the program when she can. “I love working with the girls on a personal level, laughing and giggling with them. I have felt like a young women leader. I love working with the youth and seeing them grow and develop into beautiful women. It is very fulfilling.” She says the program has brought youthfulness into her life. “It’s the best job that I could do to play a vital role in a young woman’s life and help them do something good for themselves and the world.
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Saturday, February 22, 2014
Business Spotlight: ApplicantPro Lee Gillenwater Contributor Job Match LLC, more commonly known as ApplicantPro, is an idea that took legal form in 2006. ApplicantPro specializes in tools to help hiring professionals make better choices. Their core solution is a customizable job application. They also offer a number of creative add-ons to help companies identify and hire the best in a large pool of applicants. From background checks to personality assessments, these options allow human resource professionals to select the perfect combination of products and services from ApplicantPro to help them identify, reach and hire the right person for each role. Located initially in Midway, Utah,
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A Stoplight to Come to EM? Danielle Palmer Staff Writer
A proposal has been made for a new traffic light to be installed at the intersection of Ranches and Pony Express Parkways in Eagle Mountain. The city approved money to be put into the 2014 budget and soon the council will decide whether to move forward with this plan for design and construction, or delay it. Currently, the intersection has a four-way stop, which many citizens have stated is problematic. Elisabeth Hoepfner was hit in this intersection in July 2011 while pushing her daughter in a stroller. “We were fortunate not to be severely injured but it’s only a matter of time before someone gets a major injury or dies because a driver was too concerned to get their turn at the stop sign,” Hoepfner stated on the EM City Citizens Facebook page. “A light is needed at that intersection.” However, there has been some debate about whether a traffic signal is the best financial decision as well as the safer solution. Fred Peeples appeared at the January 7th City Council meeting with his concerns about spending taxpayer dollars on the light when he felt there wasn’t enough traffic to justify the cost. Ifo Pili clarified at the meeting, however, that funds for this traffic light will be coming from impact fees collected from developers, and not from taxpayer dollars. However, the budget does show the funds coming out of the general fund. When asked for further clarification on this, Pili stated, “Depending on the amount of money currently available in the impact fee fund, the general fund may need to cover a portion of the expense and eventually be reimbursed by future impact fees.” At this meeting, City Engineer Chris Trusty presented information about the warrant studies completed to evaluate the traffic flow in the area. The volume for vehicular traffic measured must exceed a certain number of daily vehicle trips in an eight-hour period to merit a traffic signal. The traffic count from these studies was just under this requirement, but this was before the grocery store. A high traffic generator, such as the grocery store, will likely increase the traffic up to the standard. Thus, staff recommended the decision to move forward. The City Council approved the bid award for a company to create the traffic
ApplicantPro made the move to Eagle Mountain in 2010 and currently employees 43 out of their Ranches location. They have another 10 contractors and have even decided to allow some of their employees to work from home because of their lack of office space in Eagle Mountain. They have been very successful in managed, consistent, debt free growth, based in part on the more mature and educated work force here in Western Utah Valley, but primarily as a result of the management perspective of CEO Ryan Kohler. With 309% growth over the last three years, ApplicantPro recently earned a spot on the Inc. 2013 5000 America’s Fastest Growing Companies list. They were ranked #1309 nationally as well as #53 in the HR Category and #31 among all Utah companies. Ryan Kohler and Appli-
signal design and plans. These plans will be presented in a few weeks to the council for approval to move forward. The FY 2014 Budget, already approved, shows a budgeted amount of $270,000 for the project. These funds are set apart for this project, but if the council chooses not to move forward they can transfer the funds to another project. Also appearing in the year’s budget is an amount of $590,000 to go toward widening Pony Express Parkway at Porter’s Crossing. I asked for opinions on the subject on the Eagle Mountain Politics and City Citizen Facebook pages and received a very strong majority of opinions in favor of installing a stoplight at the intersection. Many cited concerns about drivers not using the four-way stop correctly and feeling the intersection is unsafe. However, there were also some valid concerns, which should be considered in this decision. Blake Severson stated, “Honestly a light there won’t serve a real purpose unless there is a light at Smith Ranch and Porter’s Crossing intersections as well. Everyone will just bottleneck at the next two stop signs. I’d rather Pony was two lanes heading east after SilverLake than a light, however.” Lee Gillenwater also pointed out his concerns with people driving faster through the traffic signal intersection only to have to stop quickly at the next four-way stop. “I’d rather get hit by a guy who just started up from a complete stop rather than the guy trying to make the ‘orange’. That said, if there is research that says that even with increased speeds, it’s safer with the light, I’ll jump on board.”
cantPro are not new to such accolades. Mr. Kohler was honored as one of Utah Business Magazine’s “40 under 40” for making significant contributions or achievements at a young age. Ryan Kohler believes that the challenges inherent in a bootstrapped, debt free enterprise are also some of its greatest strengths. Startups without a lot of venture capital or debt have to be very focused on what they’re doing. He says that having a lot of cash up front can make things easier but when it comes to success, willpower and drive trump cash every time. It becomes very important to establish the real return on investment before taking action. It is this more considered approach that has allowed ApplicantPro such exceptional growth and has helped them become one of Eagle Mountain’s largest non-government employers.
Sandy White says she hesitates because if any implementation is added simply because people won’t obey traffic laws, then it’s pointless because people will disobey traffic laws regardless. “However, if we need a light for other factors such as visibility or traffic volume, I’m more willing to support it,” White added. But, in considering Gillenwater’s earlier comment, she added, “I’d much rather see Eagle Mountain put its resources into building the main roads it has planned rather than adding traffic lights/signals to roads that aren’t meant to be thoroughfares in the first place.” We can all agree that safety is the main concern, but what is debatable is which method will provide the best safety. Lt. McDowell said in the last three years there have been five accidents in the intersections, but they have been relatively minor in nature. However, there have been many more complaints about having close calls in the intersection. There are those who run through the stop signs now, but many of these same people will probably run red lights as well. Lt. McDowell did say that he felt traffic lights are the safest option for pedestrians. The City Council will have to weigh all these concerns collectively when it is time to make their decision. Ifo Pili said they plan to bring the design to the City Council February 18th, and ask for direction on whether or not to solicit bids for construction. If approved, they will bid it out and bring it back for bid award around March 18th. If you have something more to say about the matter, please contact your council members by email or phone, or attend the City Council meeting and submit a public comment. Input from citi-
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SS City Council Considers Solutions to Secondary Water
to residents’ actual usage. The Jennifer Klingonsmith data would then be analyzed and Staff Writer a long-term rate structure will be proposed. Note: As of press time, the All residents would pay a Saratoga Springs City Council base rate (enough to cover was considering a $10 million bond repayment and system bond to purchase secondary water maintenance) and then be billed for meters, make system improvements, the irrigation water they actually and to pay for the reissuance of use. “Creating a billing system some existing bonds. This could where residents pay for the water mean a substantial increase in they use is a fair system,” SS City secondary water fees. For updated Manager Mark Christensen stated, information, please visit www. “That way, low-water users will no thecrossroadsjournal.com. longer be subsidizing high-water Faced with low secondary water users.” pressure in some areas of the city One reason the city council and inefficiencies in the irrigation is considering raising rates and system, the SS city council has met installing meters is the pervasive with analysts and city staff to find overwatering throughout the city. solutions. Ideas discussed include Approximately ten percent of SS installing water meters, expanding residents currently have meters the secondary water system, and on their secondary water systems. eventually creating a pay-forAlthough they pay the same flat what-you-use secondary water fee rate (per lot size) as unmetered schedule. residences, the city has collected Before meters are installed, a data on irrigation water usage. secondary water rate increase has State guidelines suggest that been proposed. The proposal at quarter-acre homeowners should press time would raise the average consume 450 to 650 gallons of homeowner’s irrigation bill by $10 irrigation water per week during per month. The new flat rate would peak-season irrigation. City staff only be billed to residents during reports that SS homeowners are the next 12 to 18 months. During using approximately 2,000 gallons. this time, the water meters would The city’s secondary water system be installed and data gathered as was not designed for such high
usage. Widespread overwatering has been made painfully obvious to some residents. Those living in Jacob’s Ranch and parts of Harvest Hills routinely encountered pressure problems last summer due to pond levels dropping too low. The proposed bond would include millions to fix infrastructure inadequacies. It would also include $2.8 million for meters and their installation. New infrastructure improvements would not only include new ponds, pumps, and pipelines, but a design strategy to make the system itself more circular and less linear. When this is done, SS City Engineer Jeremy Lapin explained, if demand increases in one area of the city, another zone can compensate, making the secondary water system as a whole, much more efficient. Some areas of the city are currently plumbed for secondary water but use culinary water sources for irrigation. Planned system improvements will end this practice, freeing up more culinary water for future growth. Christensen emphasized that system improvement costs that are growth-driven are passed onto developers by way of impact fees. A new rate structure for impact
fees is being considered. That way, the city is reimbursed over time for the improvements scheduled over the next three years. But, he continued, those improvements needed and used by current residents are not allowed to be passed onto developers and must be paid through utility billing. By metering secondary water and educating residents, Christensen hopes conservation will become a priority. He noted that before a pay-for-use fee schedule is put in place, residents will be notified on their bill how much secondary water they are using, so they can adjust accordingly. The city will also continue its efforts to educate residents on methods of water conservation. It is possible, if residents bring usage closer to state guidelines, that secondary water system improvements can be delayed, even by as much as ten years, saving residents money in the long run. Residents can visit www. slowtheflow.org for conservation and landscaping tips. Later this spring, residents can also sign up for a free analysis of their automatic sprinkler systems. This can be done on the website.
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Remembering Sgt. Cory Wride Danielle Palmer Staff Writer
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When one person touches many lives in small ways, he is remembered in a big way. Sgt. Cory Wride is one of these people. His obituary posted on Deseret News describes his as “a life quietly lived in service to family, friends, church, and community.” The loss of such an individual has come as a shock to the entire community, and many have come forward to show their support and love to those Sgt. Wride left behind. Sgt. Wride served with the sheriff’s department for nearly 20 years before he was killed. On January 30, 2014, Sgt. Wride was shot and killed in his patrol car while assisting a roadside motorist. The site of the incident, at milepost 30 on SR 73, has become a memorial site, but please use caution when visiting, as the speed limit there is 65 mph and the road at that particular area is narrow. Monday, February 3, hundreds gathered in his honor at Rockwell Charter High School for a candlelight vigil. Many Eagle Mountain residents and employees knew and loved him. He was assigned to patrol the streets of the city. Hundreds of people attended his viewing, Tuesday, February 4, to mourn the loss of this fallen officer. The following day, his funeral was held at the UCCU Center, where loved ones shared their memories of his exemplary life of service. The U.S. Honor Flag, dedicated to honoring fallen officers, was brought in for his funeral. Since September 2001, the U.S. Honor Flag has flown in tribute to many fallen officers’ throughout the country. A new pair of white gloves is used each time the flag is carried, and these gloves are given to the surviving loved ones of the deceased. Throngs of people attended the funeral and even more showed their respects statewide. The funeral streamed live online for those who could not be present and is still viewable at deseretnews.com. The funeral procession containing hundreds of law enforcement vehicles traveled to the Spanish Fork Cemetery on streets lined with U.S. flags and blue ribbons.
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Linda Peterson, EM Public Information Director, says, “I’ve known Cory since he was first assigned to the UCSO office in Eagle Mountain…He was generally a quiet, private guy. But he was one of those people you liked instantly, who you knew you could trust to have your back. He was professional and kind, and I will miss having him around. I think the best legacy anyone could leave is to have your kids respect and admire you, want to be like you. He’s got that, as well as a wife who adored him and treasured every day with him, [and] other family members and deputies who loved and relied on him. Pretty impressive.” Adam Ferre, EM Energy Director, grew up in Sgt. Wride’s hometown of Benjamin, UT. He recalls recognizing Sgt. Wride’s last name when they met at work, and speaking to him about their common acquaintances and friends. Ferre described Sgt. Wride as a quiet man. “You had to strike up the conversation with him,” Ferre recalls, “but he was always smiling. I never saw Cory without a smile. He was always there to help.” EM Resident Hailey Johnson states that as a frequent visitor of the Chevron gas station in the city, she would see Sgt. Wride often. “While I never knew his name, every time I saw him there he always made eye contact with me and said hello, how are you today, with a smile,” Johnson recalls. She says he would never neglect to acknowledge and show kindness to her children as well. “I was happy to know people like him were looking after our city and it made my girls understand the officers were friendly and there to help us not intimidate us.” Johnson is one of many residents who share similar memories of a gentle and cheerful Sgt. Wride. In a KSL News interview with Sgt. Wride’s parents, Blake and Kathy Wride, Sgt. Wride’s father describes him as, “a quiet country boy and a gentleman who lived for his family, for helping others, and [that he] preferred to lead by example rather than words.” Blake Wride summed up what his son always cared about most: “His family, his faith and serving other people.” Sgt. Wride’s mother, Kathy, says, “He was very much a person who lived the kind of life that any mom would be proud of. He was tender and kind and gentle.” She says he knew at a young age he wanted to be a police officer. “I actually was not really excited about law enforcement at that time, I guess because a mom knows of the dangers. But it was almost inbred in him. That’s what he wanted to do.” His parents describe how they knew Cory didn’t want to be a police officer for the glory, but because he wanted to serve people. In speaking about Sgt. Wride’s wife, Nannette, Kathy adds, “She was his queen and he treated her as such.” Nanette Wride describes her husband as her “knight in shining armor” who repeatedly saved her from uncomfortable situations. She says he saw every person as a son or daughter of God with great self worth, despite his or her mistakes. Sgt. Wride reportedly brought Nannette and their daughter, Kylie, flowers and roses often. Over the weekend following his death, Sgt. Wride’s sons continued the tradition, bringing them both roses. Their father’s exemplary legacy will live on through his family. On Wednesday, February 5, Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert ordered the lowering of the U.S. and State of Utah flags in honor of Sgt. Wride. Herbert publicly stated, “I knew Cory from when I was County Commissioner and I am deeply saddened by his tragic death. Our thoughts and prayers are particularly with Cory’s wife and his five children. Sometimes we lose sight of the danger our men and women in uniform face each and every day. Yet they willing serve and respond every time. Let us not forget this, and be grateful for their service and sacrifice.”
Total Active New Active – last 30 days Short Sale Active Expired – last 30 days Under Contract Short Sale Under Contract Sold – last 30 days Short Sale Sold – last 30 days Average days on market Sales price per square foot _ 2012 Average Sales Price
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Salt Lake _ Utah _ Davis _ Weber 3,755 2,304 1,359 1,459 751 508 268 258 622 272 213 218 710 436 201 211 1,245 864 388 272 104 81 24 21 732 352 226 171 51 31 24 11 29 35 37 52 $102.18 $87.80 $90.16 $77.52 $204,570 $191,083 $202,264 $149,454
2012 Average Number of Sales 1,111
Terry James, a 12 year Eagle Mountain resident and licensed real estate professional, will be writing a regular real estate column for the Crossroads Journal. The Corner Lot is dedicated to helping you make the most of one of life’s biggest investments; your home. Interest Rate Update: Overall, rates are still very attractive but the trend is definitely up. With the Federal Reserve Bank tapering its bond buying program it is expected that rates will continue to rise. Remember, good economy equals rising debt costs (interest rates), bad economy equals decreasing debt costs. As long as we continue in an expanding economy rates should rise. The following chart shows the trends of mortgage interest rates.
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2012 Average Sales Volume $256,226,768 $104,632,030 $66,594,932 $41,391,910 2013 Average Sales Price $229,454 $210,75 $216,599
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2013 Average Sales Volume $315,996,287 $126,047,587 $83,668,849 $48,500,193 While stats and charts can sometimes be confusing, I hope this information is helpful and gives you the knowledge you need to make the best decision for your circumstances
Stats for our State – Time on the market decreasing and sales prices increasing: Below is a quick snapshot of what the Utah home market is doing now. Here are a few quick notes to put these numbers in perspective. The Average Days on Market and Average Sales Price from 2012 to 2013 are both very interesting. Focusing on Utah County, the Average Days on Market has come down to 35 from 44 in mid-July of last year when things were pretty busy. The number of homes for sale was virtually identical so that tells us people are selling their homes a little faster than in July regardless of supply. Also, the average sales price in Utah County went up almost $20,000 from 2012 to 2013. That’s great news for many who are underwater on their mortgages
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Wride Family
The Wride family has begun to take preventative action for future law enforcement officers. As both Sgt. Wride and Deputy Greg Sherwood were shot through their vehicle windshields, the family is petitioning for bulletproof glass installation for all law enforcement vehicles. The Daily Herald quoted Sgt. Wride’s son, Nathan Mohler, on the topic. “We want to make sure that something good comes from this, that our dad’s death isn’t just another simple cross on the road.” The petition is found online at petitions.whitehouse.gov. It is gaining more signatures every day. “I heard that if you start a petition and get 100,000 signatures, then the Obama administration would address your cause,” Mohler says. The goal is to obtain at least this many signatures by March 7. The Wride family hopes for every window in these vehicles to be changed to bulletproof glass, but especially the windshield, driver’s side and passenger side windows. “Our dad would be proud of what we are doing. This is our dad’s legacy. He loved everybody he worked with and we want there to be a change so that this never happens again.” For those interested in fundraising efforts, The Run for the Fallen 5K Run is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, at 10 am at Nolan Park in Eagle Mountain. All proceeds will benefit the family of Sgt. Wride. Registration is available online at registermyrace. com, or you may come early between 7:30 and 9:30 am for walk-up registration. Information about the event is also found on Facebook. It is safe to say that his family, friends, and countless others touched by his life, will never forget Sergeant Cory Wride. He will always be remembered for his quiet example of loving and friendly service toward his fellow man. https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/protect-our-law-enforcemnt-being-shot-sgtcory-wride/pjMtL3j3
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The Eagle Mountain Space Race
Editorial Lee Gillenwater Contributor
Eagle Mountain has a problem—we don’t have any room to grow. It’s ironic really, we’re one of the largest cities in the state of Utah with over 50 square miles of elbow room, but business owners are finding themselves forced to look outside the borders of our fair city to find office and retail space. The Eagle Mountain Incubator Program and Business Resource Center work hard to help local businesses move out of basements and garages and into office space at the incubator, but where do they go from there? Brian Bills and his wife Lindsay own the Little Dress up Shop. They started in their basement and when they outgrew that space they began the search for a new home for their business. After failing to find a brick-and-mortar fit, and in hopes of staying local, they met with Shaun Wilson, the Eagle Mountain Incubator Director and BRC Counselor. With his help, they found a fit in the incubator at the Direct Communications building in the fall of 2012. Fast forward to today and once again they’re outgrowing their space and on the lookout for a new, larger home for their business. Ryan Kohler, CEO of Job Match LLC (also known as ApplicantPro), says his company became a reality in 2006 and in 2010 made the move to Eagle Mountain. ApplicantPro has
been very successful, enjoying 40%
program. They described a meeting
explained that the costs of an office
to 50% growth year after year and now employs over 40 people in their offices in Scot Hazard’s office building just across the parking lot from Direct Communications. Their growth does create some challenges; specifi-
they put together for three members of the incubator program who are bursting at the seams and ready to graduate the program. They also invited two bankers, three or four developers and two landowners to
building run in the neighborhood of $1.5 million just for the building plus around $300,000 for an acre of land. That $1.9 million investment is a lot for a builder or small business owner to make on speculation. Scot Hazard, a local developer and commercial property manager, stayed late talking with the business owners about his hopes to build more space. His current building, built in 2001, is full to capacity and he’s considering building another. “Any investment property is an assessment of risk and demand,” he explained. “Eagle Mountain is in a better position, a higher demand position, than ever before.” He went on to say that growing demand may warrant the risks inherent in a new development. He’s currently reviewing plans for a new building
Thinking outside the box - A combination retail and residential solution suggested by Lindsay Bills
cally, finding desk and parking space for their ever-growing team. Kohler says they are realistically six to nine months away from having to move outside of Eagle Mountain. I spoke with Shaun Wilson along with Ikani Taumoepeau, Eagle Mountain’s Economic Development Director, and discussed the challenges faced by businesses graduating the incubator
have a candid conversation about the opportunities and obstacles in building office and retail space in Eagle Mountain. Brian Bills walked away from that meeting with an education. He says he now understands more clearly the costs associated with such a development and why builders are hesitant to break ground on that kind of project without a long-term commitment from a number of businesses. Taumoepeau
Building a tax base and building and retaining a business community are crucial next steps in Eagle Mountain’s development. We need to look for creative ways for business and government to partner to make room for these burgeoning businesses. I’m not advocating any specific solution. I am suggesting we look and find as many workable solutions as we need to help these businesses continue to grow here in Eagle Mountain. If we don’t find the opportunities to keep them here, then we’re developing successful businesses that will be forced to move out of Eagle Mountain, taking the sales tax they generate with them.
Utah Jazz Dunk Team Celebrates Rockwell’s Victory Warren Price Staff Writer
The Rockwell Charter High School Marshals played their final home game of the 2014 season against Maeser Preparatory Academy Wednesday, February 12th, in front of a packed house, winning 54-39; but the score doesn’t tell the whole story. Two years ago, there were fifteen sophomores on the school’s roster and Rockwell celebrated senior night by recognizing eight of those original players, all of whom contributed to the solid win over their regional opponent. Coach Johnny Ma started an all senior line-up with guards Colton Comer, Wyatt Christiansen, and Matt Price. Brady Debruin and Preston Hansen started as forwards. “These boys have worked really hard to get where they are this season,” says Coach Ma, “they deserved this win.” Junior guard Ben Johnson, who is usually a lead scorer, sacrificed points for an opportunity to let the seniors shine in their last home game. “I had plenty of chances to score, but looked for my seniors so they could make this night special,” Johnson said after the game. Stats for the game are as follows: Player Points Rebounds Steals Blocks Fouls Trevor Jensen 0 1 0 1 2 Wyatt Christiansen 6 2 0 0 1 Colton Comer 2 1 0 0 1 Jim Stoddard 8 3 0 1 4 Preston Hansen 13 8 4 0 1 Travis Jenson 5 1 2 0 0 Matt Price 3 3 1 0 0 Austin West 0 0 0 0 0 Ben Johnson 3 1 0 0 2 Brady Debruin 0 1 0 1 1 Owen Feller 2 1 0 0 3 Tanner Bowman 12 10 1 0 2
As if the win weren’t enough for the evening, Rockwell also celebrated their seniors by having the Utah Jazz Dunk Team perform at halftime with their signature acrobatics and high energy slamma-jamma power dunks. The crowd went wild each time the dunk team members soared through the air and slammed one through the rim. The Rockwell Marshals will play their first game of the State 2A play-offs on Saturday, February 22.
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Musings of a Mountain Man What to do with that deer in the freezer Matt Pelton Guest Writer Matt Pelton is the 2012 & 2013 Dutch Oven World Champion and author of 5 cookbooks including From Mountaintop to Tabletop, The Cast Iron Chef, The Cast Iron Gourmet, Up in Smoke and Dutch Oven Pies: Sweet and Savory. Hunting arouses a primal instinct inside us, a gene that has lied dormant with us, the need to provide. It’s that time of year when we start to discuss what tags we want to put in for the coming year. But many of us look in our freezer and realize we still have a lot of deer or elk meat from last hunting season. When we bring home our deer or elk in October, we’re excited about the prospect of eating it. After a
while, we begin to tire of it because most of us only know how to cook it in one way. We begin to go back to cooking beef, pork, and chicken because it is what we know how to cook. Does this sound familiar? To many people, it very well may. In my house at this time of year, we are starting to panic because we are running out of venison. We usually harvest at least two deer and sometimes an elk or moose every year. Once we harvest an animal, we will usually eat it several times a week until it’s gone. When I cook beef, my kids ask me what’s wrong with the meat and why is it so tough? Many people say they don’t like eating venison because of two things: It tastes gamey and it’s tough. Three things cause that gamey taste in meat: Too much blood left in the meat, fat left on the meat, or freezer burn. When too much blood remains in the meat, the meat will smell like new pennies when you open it. It will taste a little like liver, which makes sense since liver is just a blood filter. If you have too much blood left in your meat, you can remove it by soaking it in whole milk or buttermilk for as little as
15 minutes or overnight. The lactic acid and natural enzymes, especially in buttermilk, will poultice and digest the blood in the meat. After it has been soaked, pat it dry with paper towels and cook it. The second cause for gamey flavor is the fat on the meat. The fat on wild game is concentrates of the foods the animals ate. If the deer was eating sagebrush and oak trees, the fat left will taste like that as well. This will give meat a wild taste that some people don’t find appetizing. The best solution is to trim off all the fat before cooking the meat. The third reason for gamey flavor is freezer burn. Once meat is freezer burned, it will never taste good and you might as well throw it to the dogs. The best way I have found to prevent freezer burn is to wrap the meat tightly with commercial grade plastic wrap followed by a layer of butcher paper. I have had meat last for up to five years in the freezer when wrapped this way. Cooking wild game is much more difficult than cooking beef because of the lack of fats in the meat. The process of cooking is the same, but beef is more forgiving of cooking mistakes. Many people over-cook
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wild game thinking they have to kill off bacteria. The opposite is true, as wild game is mostly free of disease and a lot cleaner than domestic raised meat. Mother Nature takes care of the sick through predation so they never end up on your dinner table. The method I like best for cooking venison steaks is pan roasting. Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Heat up a little oil in the bottom of an oven safe skillet until it is hot and starting to smoke a little. Sear the steaks well on both sides without any seasoning on them at all; this will seal in the juices. Once the meat is seared, pull it from the pan, season it, and let it relax on a plate until it has cooled to room temperature. Place the meat back in the skillet and into the oven; bake for 10 minutes. Check the internal temperature with a thermometer, you should read between 128-135 degrees, this is medium rare. If it is not done, put it back in for a couple of minutes until it is. Once the steaks are cooked, let them relax on a plate for at least five minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow all the juices to re-distribute into the meat. Give this a try—I promise you will never look at cooking wild game the same again. Until next time, keep it cooking.
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The Green Thumb The Art of Growing Perennials Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writter I acknowledge that it is still February, but it is never too early to start thinking of a planter bed that you would like to beautify this spring. In fact, if you are planning on growing some perennials from seed and want them to flower this year, the time to start is now. When you consider that most individual perennial plants cost between $6 and $10 at nurseries, attempting to grow them from seed only makes sense. And if you stick to varieties that are easy to start from seed and are well suited for our area, success could be just eight weeks away. Why the need to start now—in the middle of winter? One reason: gardeners need to mimic nature’s conditions in order to get many perennial seeds to sprout. This is a process called pre-chilling or stratification. Perennial seeds that respond to chilling include asters, black-eyed susans, and daisies. The easiest way to achieve this is to dampen a few layers of paper towels and spread the seeds on the surface. Fold the paper towel over the seeds and store in a self-sealing plastic bag. Leave the seeds in the refrigerator for four weeks. Other perennial flowers that are easy to grow but do not need chilling include yarrow,
Freezin’ for a Good Reason: The Special Olympics in Utah
The Polar Plunge will take place at the Saratoga Springs Pelican Bay Marina on February 22. Registration begins at 9 a.m. the plunge begins at 10:30 a.m. More information about volunteering with SOUT can be found at www.sout.org. Contact Victor Meier at 801.363.1111
free Intro to Yoga on Sat Feb 22 at 10
Did you know that research has shown a vast array of benefits for people who practice yoga? Some examples of this are: Stress Relief * Pain Relief * Better Breathing * Flexibility * Increased Strength * Weight Management * Improved Circulation * Cardiovascular Conditioning * Presence and Inner Peace Studies have also shown that yoga can help manage or even control: Anxiety, Arthritis, Back Pain, Blood Pressure, Carpal Tunnel, Chronic Fatigue, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Headaches, Heart Disease. The list goes on . . . If any of this appeals to you, there is a place you can come to heal, renew, and rejuvenate just a few minutes away in ‘The Ranches’ of Eagle Mountain. Named after its owner (Tara ~EARTH Flora ~FLOWER), Earthflower Yoga opened its doors on May 1, 2012. Having grown up on the East coast, Tara moved to Eagle Mountain with her family in 2001. She received her yoga training and certification through D’ana Baptiste, founder of Centered City Yoga in Salt Lake City, and has been teaching group fitness classes since 2002. Tara recently participated in a program called ‘InBody Outreach’, an organization
that brings yoga to various groups of people in the community who would normally not have the opportunity to practice. For Tara, this meant teaching yoga to children with Autism. This was a service that was especially rewarding, as she and her husband are the parents of a 10-year-old daughter with Autism Spectrum Disorder. “For several months I was able to help out with two of the special needs classrooms at Mountain Trails Elementary in Eagle Mountain, teaching yoga to the small group Autism unit there. It was very important that each of the kids felt that they had their own safe space to practice, so we purchased enough yoga mats for each of the children to use. We did some fun, animated versions of basic yoga poses such as ‘Sun Salutations’ and ‘Warriors’. After a few weeks the kids were encouraged to take turns coming up front to ‘teach’ their favorite pose. That was definitely their favorite part. They were excited to be able to show what they had learned.” Tara is a WTF certified black belt in Taekwondo, and she and her husband Kirk have owned and operated several Martial Arts studios on both the east and west coasts over the past 17 years. Before moving to Utah, Kirk was able to teach in conjunction with the ‘Governor’s Alliance Against Drugs’, a program bringing Taekwondo to the underprivileged youth of Massachusetts. Since moving to Utah 14 years ago, he has been teaching Martial Arts as a 5th degree black belt, right here in beautiful Eagle Mountain. Earthflower Yoga would like to invite everyone to come try a class! Our instructors are regular, real people, who have a passion for helping others overcome their own perceived limitations, and thrive on the positive energy of working together with a group of people towards a desired goal. Classes range from basic stretching to more challenging series of vinyasa flow, incorporating breath work into each pose. Our classes can be adapted by the individual—from those new to yoga to experienced students who prefer a more rigorous practice. All levels, shapes, and abilities are welcome! For those who are interested, we will be
coreopsis, and catmint. For these, you can start the seeds indoors by planting directly into a pre-moistened medium such as seed starter mix or light potting soil. Make sure the small containers or flats provide at least three inches of soil and drainage holes. Follow seed packet directions carefully so that you do not bury the seeds too deep. Successful germination generally takes two things, warmth and constant moisture. Some perennials also require light for germination, so read the seed packet information carefully. To achieve warmth and moisture, consider covering pots or flats in clear plastic wrap until germination occurs. Check soil moisture daily. Spray bottles make wonderful watering cans. Most perennials begin to grow between two to four weeks after planting. Once seeds have sprouted, remove plastic from trays and replace with a clear dome (usually included with a seed-starting kit). At this stage, perennial seedlings need a lot of sun, so move them to a south-facing window. Again, continue to check the soil moisture daily and make sure to occasionally remove the dome for air circulation. Also, begin a fertilization schedule with a watered-down liquid fertilizer. When daytime temperatures reach into the 60’s, you can begin to move your perennial seedlings outdoors. This is a process called ‘hardening off’. Slowly introduce your seedlings to outdoor temperatures by taking them outside a couple of hours at a time in a protected area. After about a week, you can plant them outside. This somewhat long process may seem overwhelming, but for those eager to beautify their landscaping without spending a lot, it may be the way to go. Inexpensive seed starter kits can be found at many local retailers as well as online. You might also think of this as a wonderful science experiment to enjoy with your children. Jennifer Klingonsmith is a landscape designer and coach in the Saratoga Springs/ Eagle Mountain area. She specializes in plant and tree selection and teaching gardening success. Find more information on her blog: saratogablooms.blogspot.com.
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Our schedule of classes is as follows: MONDAY: Power Yoga 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Tara TUESDAY: Core Yoga 8:15-9:20 p.m. Arwa Jundi (www.arwayoga.com) THURSDAY: Restorative Yoga 8:15-9:20 p.m. - Tara FRIDAY: Core Yoga 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Tara Yoga Pricing: 5 class pass: $20 (expires after 3 months) Unlimited monthly: $35 Drop-in: $5 First class is free We are located at 8278 N. Simpson Springs Rd. in Eagle Mtn. (One block northwest of the four-way stop by the Holiday/Chevron in the Ranches.) For more information visit: www.earthfloweryoga.com. Tara can also be reached at 801.857.7626, or, just drop in for a class and we’ll become acquainted here at the studio. Namaste.
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