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CONNECTING EAGLE MOUNTAIN, SARATOGA SPRINGS AND THE CEDAR VALLEY
Three Time World Cup Winner from Eagle Mountain Danielle Palmer Staff Writer
As Jesse Jackson once said, “Great things happen in small places. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville.” To that, we can add another: Noelle Pikus-Pace is an Eagle Mountain resident. Pikus-Pace is an American skeleton racer who began her career in 2001, won five medals at the FIBT World Championships, and was a competitor in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. She has great support from her family and friends who help her achieve her goals. On her website after “World Cup Champion” is the title: “Mom.”
As stated on the Jan. 7 post on her blog, teampikuspace.blogspot. com, Noelle was preparing for her next race in St. Moritze, Switzerland, and was hoping for a top 3 finish. The race was held January 11, 2014, and Pikus-Pace went above and beyond, claiming her third win and fifth medal of the season. She was the only competitor that day to slide under 70 seconds in both heats. After graduating high school in 2001, Noelle Pikus-Pace ran track at UVU, where she broke the UVU high jump record and was the NJCAA National Discus Champion. She became the first woman to ever win the Overall World Cup Title in skeleton that same year. It was anticipated that she would win
the Gold Medal in the 2006 Winter Olympics, but in the 2005 Olympic trials a bobsled accidentally slipped off its track and collided with her. This accident resulted in injuries that kept her from competing that year. However, the following year she came back to win the World Championships by the largest margin in the history of the sport. After taking a year off and having a baby girl, Noelle returned to the sport in 2009, competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics on a sled built by her husband. She was the top U.S. finisher at 4th place, just one-tenth of a second out of the medals. She decided to retire after this to spend more time with her family and had another baby, a boy, in 2011. But Pikus-Pace did not stay in retirement. She decided in the summer of 2012 to pursue a Winter Olympic gold medal, traveling
Introducing Councilman Westmoreland
Danielle Palmer Staff Writer
The city offices of Eagle Mountain have some new faces that need introducing. Tom Westmoreland is one of two men newly elected to the city council, earning just 10 votes more than his closest opponent. Westmoreland said he had mixed emotions at the results. He was saddened for the sake of his opponent, Brian Free, whom he holds in high esteem, but very excited to be given the opportunity to serve the city. Westmoreland was born in California and spent his early years near the sea, learning to swim and surf by the time he was five years old. He also learned Grunion hunting in the middle of the night, something he wants to teach to his own children. “These experiences gave me an appreciation for the laws of nature and the wonderful life-lessons that we can learn from them. There is no teacher quite like the oceans.” When he was twelve, he moved with his family to Lake Tahoe where he learned many outdoor sports and activities that he found “zen-like.” He says that although he was raised in a nonreligious home, he always felt close to God in nature. He joined the LDS church at the age of thirteen. He recalls his teen years as been very difficult. He was the only member of his church in his school and his parents divorced during this time, but he found a release in playing high school football. After receiving all state honors the bullying he encountered ceased. He served a mission for his church in Indiana and stated that it was a great
milestone in his life. He then began a pursuit to own his own business, working three years for a daily newspaper and learning publishing and advertising. For fifteen years, he owned and operated a publishing company in Las Vegas. Westmoreland says that after a divorce resulting in the sale of that business, followed by a heart attack, he knows how an abrupt loss of wealth, health, and family will make an indelible
while he was in Las Vegas. This is a passion that has turned into the subject of a book he is currently working on. “It is my opinion that the way American history is treated in our schools is a travesty that does a disservice to our youth. The works of our founding fathers may be the best-kept secret in America. I hope to find ways to help our young and old alike reconnect with this legacy of exceptionalism.” Since his time in Las Vegas, Westmoreland has had the chance to work with all segments of the media, adding TV, Radio, and the Internet to his print background. He has enjoyed working with media because “it has given me an opportunity to help businesses move forward and achieve goals.” He wants to help businesses develop in Eagle Mountain, and sees great potential in the city. He married his current wife, Rebekah, in 2006. They have a blended family of nine children, with six still at home and three away at college. Rebekah works as a nurse while Tom works for an Internet advertising company. “It is my hope and desire that Eagle Mountain becomes an even more exceptional place to raise a family and do business long into the future.” Westmoreland said, “May we raise wise and resilient children and build a vibrant economy through solid business practices all the while empowering each resident to do good and noble acts for the betterment of themselves, their families, and their fellow Eagle Mountain residents.” You can email your city council members any time. Councilman Westmoreland can be reached at twestmoreland@emcity.org.
with her family to do it. Noelle had her best results ever, winning 16 national and international medals including 10 gold medals, 4 silvers, and 2 bronzes. She finished the season ranked 3rd in the world, and is now ranked 2nd. The Olympic team is not offi-
Polar Plunge “Freezin’ for a Reason”
cially named until after the Igis, Austria race on January 18, but after this race, Pikus-Pace is most definitely going to be a part of it. You can show your support, watch videos, and find out more about Eagle Mountain’s celebrity at noellepikuspace.com.
February 22, 2014 Registration: 9:00 a.m. Plunge: 10:30 a.m. This year the Saratoga Springs and Lehi Police Departments will be teaming up, so grab your friends and come out to Utah Lake Pelican Bay Marina to take the Plunge for Special Olympics Utah! To register, pay the initial $10 registration fee (for adults, students, and athletes). Once registered, you could raise the remaining amount due ($40 adults/ $30 students) or pay it yourself, but be sure to bring it the day of your event so you can participate! Costume Contests - Fundraising Contests - Best Team Costumes Raise money and WIN GREAT prizes: $200 – Beach Towel $500 – OGIO Large Duffel Bag $1,000 – OGIO Soft Shell Jacket impression on the psyche, and $2,000 Choice of OGIO Luggage – Kickstart 22” now has a new appreciation for or 26” roller travel bag things of the greatest value in life. Everyone registered by February 14th will receive “Whatever challenges that may be in our future in Eagle Mountain, it a t-shirt on the day of the event. is my desire that we, the resiIf you register after February 14th you will NOT be dents, learn to work together more effectively to accomplish common guaranteed to receive a commemorative Polar Plunge goals because it is ultimately the T-shirt. people and not the government that Late registration is $50 students/ $60 for adults. have the ability to make the biggest difference in self-reliance to meet Hosted by the Saratoga Springs Police Department difficulty with resilience.” and the Lehi Police Department. Westmoreland became more For more information, contact Victor Meier at 801involved in politics and the study of America’s founding fathers www.TheCrossroadsJournal.net 363-1111.
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Ridley’s Family Market Opens Doors
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By Danielle Palmer
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On the morning of January 21, 2014, a crowd gathered in front of the new Ridley’s grocery store, enjoying the scent of fresh cinnamon rolls coming from the Rhode’s Rolls truck parked outside. Many in the crowd were responding to a Facebook post announcing the opening of the store at 10 am, and offering a free bag of groceries to the first 200 customers. There was also a coupon available for the deal. The post also mentioned “the beautiful new Supermarket, Ace Hardware, Starbucks, Salad Bar, Pizza and Pasta Bar, full service butcher block, scratch bakery, huge produce and floral departments and so much more…” Ridley’s Family Market is a family-owned chain based in Jerome, Idaho founded in 1984 in Payson, UT. Ridley’s now operates supermarkets in Idaho, Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming and was ranked as the 25th largest private company in Idaho in 2012. This Eagle Mountain store, located along Pony Express near Porter’s Crossing, has brought in more local job opportunities for citizens, as well as a more convenient place to shop. A local grocery store has been a number one request from city residents for the past six years. The crowd began to line up hours before 10 am, when the store owner, Mark Ridley, said a few words before the ribbon cutting, and allowed the Chamber of Commerce rep as well as Mayor Pengra to speak. Pengra encouraged everyone in the city to support local businesses and spread the word. Mark Ridley then had his daughters cut the ribbon to open the store for the public. Video of the ribbon cutting ceremony and opening can be found on the Crossroads webpage and Facebook page. The store has a nice set up, with prices comparable to Walmart and Smith’s, so take the opportunity to stop by soon if you haven’t yet.
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The Neighborhood Book Club Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching I’d like to focus this month’s selections on love. Love comes in many different forms, so we’ll focus on three of these: romantic love, familial love and love of fellow man. The Shoemaker’s Wife By Adriana Trigiani We first meet Ciro and Enza as children growing up in very humble circumstances. What follows is a romance that spans distance and time as they separately navigate their lives as immigrants to the United States of America. This book has all the makings of romance: Italy, opera, and most importantly, enduring love. The Light Between Oceans
By M.L Stedman Spoiler Alert: This is not a happily ever after story. It is a heartbreaking look at what lengths people will go to for the family they love. Tom Sherbourne and his wife, Isabelle, live alone on an Australian island where Tom manages the lighthouse. When they receive what Isabelle considers a heavenly gift, a child, they feel like their happiness, and family, is complete. However, when unforeseen circumstances arise and threaten their family, there are no easy answers. Counting by 7s By Holly Goldberg Sloan When Willow’s parents die unexpectedly, she is left with almost no one in the world. That is, no one other than a new friend and an uninspiring school counselor. This story shows that those who serve others, and have a love for their fellow man, get the greater reward. Although the book is written for youth, the quirky characters and story will appeal to people of all ages.
Fundraiser for Eagle Mountain family in need Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
Cami Allred knows a thing or two about being a good friend. The Eagle Mountain resident recently started fundraising efforts to help her friends, the Coe family, also Eagle Mountain residents. Husband and father, Trent Coe, was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer known as Thymoma. After just one day of online fundraising, over a thousand dollars was collected for this muchloved family. But there is
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still a long way to go, her ultimate goal is to raise at least $10,000. The money raised will go towards medical expenses and Coe family finances, which are already depleted with Trent Coe having to take time off from the new business, Pacific North Plumbing, he and a friend have started. Trent Coe’s diagnosis came as a surprise. After dealing with a lot of chest pain on Thanksgiving Day, Trent consulted with a doctor. Unfortunately, tests showed that Coe had a mass on his chest as well as two nodules on his thyroid. The doctors have recommended surgery to remove the mass, after which they will determine the best course of treatment—
whether that means radiation and/or chemotherapy is still unknown. Cami Allred had this to say about Trent and his family, “The family has hit hard times in the past (one being the unexpected loss of his mother a couple of years ago) yet he is always a fun-loving, caring for others before himself, sarcastic sense of humor kind of guy. He is the strength and sole provider for his family.” Trent and his wife Jamie have been married for twelve years and have four young children. Updates on Trent’s progress can be found on the family’s blog, coefamily2.blogspot.com, and those interested in donating can visit http://www. gofundme.com/6acc5s
Page 4 The Crossroads Journal Business Spotlight: Culmone Percussion Drum Studios Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer Ken Culmone is a drum master, but more than that, he is a mentor to his students. Having played drums all his life, Culmone feels passionate about passing his skills onto others. Culmone stated that his musical inspiration came from his mother, who sang beautifully and always had music playing in the home.
“She quickly noticed how the music moved me, and she gave me a drum when I was four,” Culmone recalled. After that, he was hooked. Culmone grew up outside of New York City and entered the music scene early—playing his first gig at the age of 12. He moved out to Utah after high school and continued to perform—sometimes for big crowds and with big names (i.e., The Beach Boys). He gravitated toward the music of the 1930’s and 40’s and started
Resident raising funds for Rheumatic Rescue Emily Fotheringham Staff Weiter Saratoga Springs resident Taylor Penrod is a nursing student trying to make a difference in the world. He is trying to raise money in order to join Utah Valley University’s Rheumatic Rescue, a group traveling to Samoa for two and a half weeks this June to screen elementary school-aged children for rheumatic heart disease. His goal is to raise $7,500. According to the World Heart Federation, “Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most common acquired heart disease in children in many countries of the world, especially in developing countries. The global burden of disease caused by rheumatic fever currently falls disproportionately on children living in the developing world, especially where poverty is widespread.” The disease is acquired through not treating a group A streptococcal infection, more commonly known as strep
an all-star high school and college band—“Ken Culmone’s Kings of Swing”. He has also performed with various symphonies in Abravanel Hall. Today, Ken Culmone still loves to perform but focuses on teaching others the passion he has spent his whole life perfecting. He offers private instruction out of his Saratoga Springs home and also at Day Murray Music in Lehi. He is a certified professional drum instructor and has 28 years of teaching experience. He also has an MPA degree from BYU. As far as methods, Culmone teaches unpitched percussion notation as well as sticking, pedaling, melodic improvisations, and music theory and interpretation. When teaching, Culmone states that while he is very concerned about providing exceptional musical instruction, he focuses on being a good influence as well. “I love the chance to use my talents and be a significant figure in a young person’s life.” Culmone stated. When asked what the optimal age is for a student beginning drum instruction, Culmone said that it varied based on the child’s natural ability, motivation, and parental support. But generally, he said, most children start between seven and 17 years old. Culmone offers hour and halfhour lessons weekly. Those wanting to find out more can contact Culmone directly at 801.367.ARTS or look for his introductory video series on YouTube (search “20 things to know about drum lessons”).
throat. Without access to antibiotics, strep throat can eventually lead to rheumatic heart disease, which can have dire consequences. The World Heart Federation states, “Acute rheumatic fever primarily affects the heart, joints and central nervous system. The major importance of acute rheumatic fever is its ability to cause fibrosis of heart valves, leading to crippling valvular heart disease, heart failure and death.” According to statistics, Samoa has one of the highest levels of rheumatic heart disease. Those involved with the Rheumatic Rescue will be administering Echocardiograms to monitor for healthy heart rhythms as well as educating people about preventative measures. Says Penrod, “By us catching early signs of the disease we can help them get the treatment they need to live a fulfilling life.” In Samoa in 2011, Rheumatic Rescue administered 3,270 echocardiograms and found 122 people showing symptoms of rheumatic heart disease. Penrod states, “These kids need our help. Please help me in my efforts to provide them with a better quality of life.” Those interested in donating to Penrod’s Rheumatic Rescue-Samoa fund can visit http://www.gofundme. com/64a5uo.
SS Police Department uses high-tech gear to stop crime and gather evidence
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county to use a Cellebrite cell phone analyzer. The analyzer has proven invaluable, particularly in traffic accidents where cell phone use at the time of an accident is suspected. The device can quickly download texting and voice activity. Recently, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle and the Cellbrite analyzer indicated that the driver had been on the phone at the time of the accident. Jennifer Klingonsmith To solve vandalism crimes and capture surveillance Stafff Writer of other illegal activities, the SSPD has acquired a remote-controlled camera. Paid for with grant money Innovation seems to be the name of the game when from the Utah Commission for Criminal and Juvenile it comes to crime prevention and investigation accura- Justice, this pole mounted camera can be placed cy. Police Chief Andrew Burton highlighted some of anywhere it has access to power and its recordings can these gadgets at the January 7 city council meeting. be monitored off-site. The SSPD will use the camera Burton reported that the Saratoga Springs Police in areas targeted by vandals and known places of Department (SSPD) was one of four agencies in the drug activity. It can record people as well as cars and
Understanding Utah Traffic Laws Matt Schauerhammer Staff Writer The last article I wrote was a tongue-in-cheek look at different law enforcement officer stereotypes. Ultimately, it was geared toward helping people understand who was pulling them over, even if it was a bit satirical in nature. This week I would like to dispel a few myths about some of the most common traffic violations. Speeding Violation: A speeding ticket is issued because someone is driving "too fast." In Utah, "too fast" may be exceeding the posted speed limit by even one mph. I have yet to meet an officer who has issued a citation for one mph over, but just because it hasn't happened doesn't mean it won't. People often ask me how fast they can go before they are pulled over. A saying I once heard was "eight you're great; nine you're mine." The only ticket I have ever issued to someone who was traveling under 10 mph over the posted limit was because it occurred in a school zone. Most officers won't even consider giving a citation to someone traveling less than 10 mph over the limit - otherwise we would be pulling over nearly every car on the road. Quite honestly, most officers I know won't even stop you until you're 15 mph over the limit. Let me reiterate - most officers. I will pull you over for 10 mph over the posted speed limit and I will give you a ticket. At one point in my career, I was that motorcycle officer who had every ounce of personality sucked out of him "several thousand tickets ago", and some would argue that I would have issued my own mother a citation. Stop Sign Violation: Utah law requires a complete stop at a stop sign. It doesn't require a "three second stop." It doesn't require a "two second stop." It doesn't even require a "one second stop." What it does require, however, is a "complete cessation of movement" - even if it is for just a nano-
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license plates. Another tool highlighted by Burton was the Stand Alone Station. It allows officers trained on the device to accurately diagram traffic accidents and crime scenes. Traffic accident diagrams can include skid and speed analysis. When paired with witness statements, the information from the Stand Alone Station can create a more accurate documentation of events. Lastly, Burton indicated that all on-duty police officers now wear body cameras. The cameras are no bigger than a fingertip but can easily record traffic stops and witness statements. Funding for the cameras was provided by state alcohol enforcement grant funds. Burton concluded his presentation by saying that for a department its size, the SSPD has a lot of useful technology at its disposal.
second. People sometimes ask me if I pulled them over because they didn't stop for three seconds. If I ever pull you over, it is because you didn't have a "complete cessation of movement." In other words - your car was still moving. Some people refer to it as the "California Roll." To me, a California Roll sounds like something Joe would prepare for me at Won Won Wok's sushi bar. If ever you are tempted to perform the California Roll, please resist the urge. I've seen more than one cyclist or pedestrian hit by cars whose drivers didn't take time to have a "complete cessation of movement" and assess everything around them prior to entering an intersection. Red Light Violation: Red lights are fun little gems. If I see the light turn from green to yellow, I automatically have the thought, "Can I make it?" A simple breakdown of a traffic light is this: Green means go! Yellow doesn't control traffic movement. Yellow doesn't mean you need to "slow down and proceed with caution." It doesn't mean anything other than merely being an advisement that your light is going to turn red and you better be stopped when it turns red. Red means stop! An intersection's nomenclature needs to be understood. A stop line is a line painted prior to the crosswalk. The stop line in correlation with the red light are the governing forces in an intersection. If any part of your vehicle is in front of a stop line when the traffic light turns red, you may still legally proceed through the intersection. That means any of your vehicle - not the whole thing - any. If you have not crossed the stop line when the light turns red, you will be subject to a citation if you proceed. With that in mind, remember you can still get a speeding ticket for ramming your gas pedal to the floor and speeding to make it past the stop line after you see the traffic light turn yellow. Ultimately, traffic laws were established for the safety of the communty. An understanding of them is essential. If you ever have questions about a particular traffic law, you can look it up online at http://www. utah.gov sit the legislative branch link and search the Utah Code and Constitution. Matt Schauerhamer lives in the area and is proud of the opportunity afforded him to keep his community safe. He may be reached for questions or comments at mattschauerhamer@gmail.com.
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We cordially invite you to participate in the Miss Eagle Mountain Scholarship Pageant Eagle Mountain City is a member of the Miss America organization. This year we are celebrating the ten years participating in this wonderful program for young women. Our pageant committee is excited to help young women work on and enhance their interview skills, develop talents, encourage good health and confidence. Young women between the ages of 17-24 Orientation Saturday February 1st at 10:00 a.m. In the Council Chambers at the EM City Hall. For any questions please call Melissa Smith at 801-735-7325
Cold Weather Stephen Briles Guest writer
Princess Academy With Miss Eagle Mountain Ashton Glass Saturday, February 15 10:00a.m. to 12:30p.m. City Hall Cost $10 Crafts Finger Painting Story Time Fairy Godmother Lunch Rigister at the www.emcity.org
Yes, winter has been early this year but more is still to come. Are you ready in case of a weather emergency? Those of us that have lived here for a few years remember well the winter blizzard that closed SR-73 and cut off Eagle Mountain. Children were able to get home from school but some parents were stranded in Saratoga Springs staying overnight in local businesses. Smith’s deli was sold out and the lines at Smith’s gas station were long, stretching into an already full parking lot. There has been a lot of improvements since then but that does not rule out a repeat occurrence. It doesn’t have to even happen in Eagle Mountain. What it you are out on the road going somewhere else. That blizzard night one of my daughters was stuck in traffic on the northbound I-15 turnoff to Alpine. Traffic was not moving and eventually the snow piled up around the cars. She was lucky enough to meet the female in the car behind her who came up to her car to ask if she could sit with her to get warm as the other car was out of gas and was getting cold. They waited out the storm until they realized there would be no snow plows or rescue until the next day. This new found friend just happened to live not too far from the exit so they decided to bundle up the best they could and hike to the friend’s house. Fortunately they made it and the next morning I took a truck down with shovels and dug the car out of the snow. How is your car equipped for such emergencies? Do you have some food and water on hand? Do you have extra blankets or coats? Do you keep your fuel tank better than half full at all times? How about a small shovel to move snow? Do you have some salt or sand or kitty litter in the trunk of the car? If you can’t make it home is there a plan for taking care of the children? Can they go to the neighbor’s house? Do they know that? Does your neighbor know it? Yes, we have cell phones for situations like this but do you keep it charged? Of- ten the cell phone network is not available in mass emergency situation due to overuse or technical problems. Speaking of neighbors and of cell phones, do you have you neighbor’s cell number programmed in your phone? Yes, even the neighbor you never call. Do your children know who to call if they need something and you are not able to get to them? Back at the house are you ready for the bitter cold? What is the plan if the furnace breaks down? They always do it at the worse possible time. What is your alternate heating source? If the alternate is electric what happens if the power goes out? Is there a Plan C? I know I have asked a lot of questions and gave little or no answers. That is on purpose as each of our situations are different. What works for me might not be ideal for you. You need to have a plan that works for you. Don’t wait for the emergency. Do the plan now. It may take time if you need to budget and buy some things. That is okay as long as you are working on it. In the military we always had at least three plans for any situation. When one failed we could always go to the next. These plans were not just ideas in someone’s head but were real plans, written down and with the resources to do them.
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Saratoga Springs Library Library Hours Monday -Thursday 10:30 am - 7:00 pm Saturday 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Closed Friday and Sunday Story Time Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Wiggle Worms Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
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Eagle Mountain Library Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10 AM to 6:30 PM Thursday 10 AM to 7 PM Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM Closed Sunday Story time Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Epic Biking Story Continues I’M AT THE SOUTH POLE!!!!!!! South 90 degrees 00.000 The South Pole station came into view when I was about 13 nautical miles away. When I saw it, I was so overcome with joy! I called home to my wife and lost all control of my emotions. The black dots on the horizon were the most wonderful thing I have ever seen. It was starting to feel like I would never make it. I am now at the pole and have set up camp. I need to find where they cached my clean clothes and other items. I made a quick visit to the actual pole marker, but will go back later and bike around the pole to the song Around the World after I get all my batteries charged. I am so happy to have finally finished biking to the pole, going the full distance, 100% by riding my bike. You may follow http://epicsouthpole.blogspot.com
Eat Well, Think Well, Move Well Many of us suffer from low back pain, neck pain and headaches, and there are many opinions about the best care out there and where to start. Let’s lay out the options for spinal health and decide what is best. There are 3 main areas of spinal care options: drugs, surgery, and conservative care (chiropractic, for example). Managing back pain with drugs can be a dangerous
business. 59% of patients treated with opioids for 3 months or less had significant adverse effects. Long term use of pain management drugs produced significant adverse effects in 90% of patients. Although drugs only work as a bandage and come with a high risk of adverse effects, they almost seem worth it compared to the outcome of low back surgery. In recent studies, it is shown that disability increased over 500% with surgery compared to no surgery. Daily, lifelong opioid use increased 41% after surgery. Not only that, but the reoperation rate is at almost 30% due to an increase in back symptoms. A number of
doctors, none of which were chiropractors, did a report on all of the research in treatment of low back pain and concluded that spinal manipulation applied by chiropractors is shown to be the most effective treatment for low back pain, as well as significantly more cost effective. Chiropractic is the most evidence-based, most effective, and most cost-effective choice for spinal care. Always remember: Eat well, Think well, Move well and Be Happy. Dr. David Kemp Kemp Chiropractic
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Ballroom The winners Meagan Buttars and Kade Tyson Rebecca Jones Guest writer
Westlake High Schools version of “Dancing With the Stars” took place this past Thursday and Saturday evenings. The competition this year included teachers, a police officer, a member of student government, a mom and even Miss Eagle Mountain. The “pros” were members of the Varsity Ballroom Dance Team. Students choreographed their own dances and taught it to their partnered “star.” Along with the competition dances, all three ballroom teams performed and several couples from the varsity team showcased their talent by performing pieces they had choreographed with their dance partners. Meagan Buttars, a senior and member of the varsity ballroom team stated that, “Dancing up a storm was such a great experience. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity. I had a great partner that was willing to put in all the time that was needed. We worked hard and really pushed ourselves. It was a really fun thing to do. I wish I could do it again!” Their hard work and many, many hours of practice paid off as she and her “star”, Kade Tyson, took first place in the competition. D.J. Conger, team mom for the freshman team also commented, “It was a great show with stars and pros working hard to compete. It was the first time this year the whole team performed together.” The results from the competition were decided by a combination of points
awarded by a panel of judges and votes from the audience. Judges included captains of the varsity ballroom team, professional dancers, Paul Winkelman Director of Ballroom at UVU, Westlake High School Principal Fred Openshaw and representatives from the Juvenile Diabetes Association. After two nights of dancing the results were in and first place went to Meagan Buttars and Kade Tyson, second place to Krista Fletcher and Jared Churchman, third place to Haley Powers and Kylee Brown, fourth place to Rachel Brown and Trevor Schramm, fith place to Andrew Hadlock and LeAndrena Hadlock and in sixth place Sam Anderson and Ashton Glass. Stacey Powers, mother to Haley, one of the “pros” commented, “ Haley’s partner was Kylee Brown. He is the Weights and Conditioning coach, and works with the sports teams. He was SO GREAT to work with! He was totally willing to give of his time for DUAS.” The two evenings were packed with amazing dancing and thrilling entertainment. The Westlake Ballroom Dance Company is not only extremely talented but also very generous. Each year they choose an organization to donate a portion of the proceeds from the event. This year the organization was The Juvenile Diabetes Association. If you missed this event you can still support the Westlake Ballroom Dance Company by attending one of their upcoming events. February 7th they will host a non-competitive Westlake Ballroom Festival and their incredible year end Westlake Ballroom Concert will be performed May 8th,9th and 10th. You won’t want to miss it. Special thanks to Kaipo Rokobuludrau and Becky Densley who organized DUAS.
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SS nears pre-recession growth in 2013 Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer
If you have heard construction trucks rumbling through your neighborhood lately, you are not alone. Growth has become synonymous with Saratoga Springs, especially when it comes to single-family homes. Chief Building Official Mark Chelsey reported that 537 building permits were issued during 2013, of which 319 were for single-family homes. This is a 36-percent increase over 2011 numbers, though still shy of records set in 2007 when 716 total permits were issued. At 119 permits, multi-family growth was down from 2011 (167
The Crossroads Journal permits) but up from 2012, when only 76 permits were issued (see graph). Commercial permits have remained relatively steady over the past three years. In responding to the building permit report, Public Relations Manager Owen Jackson stated, “It is always positive to see an increase in growth for the city. We are seeing similar numbers for building permits as before the recession and hope the positive trend continues. Retail, entertainment and commercial developments typically require a certain amount of population in order to locate to an area. Having a high growth rate helps bring additional business growth and development to the city.” Traffic systems also need to grow with the population. Two projects scheduled to be completed by Fall 2014 are the Pioneer Crossing extension from Redwood Road to SR 73 and the Pony Express turn lane widening improvements.
A Conversation with Project K9: Heather Hamilton Danielle Palmer Staff Writer Eagle Mountain resident, Heather Hamilton, began training and volunteering at animal shelters and rescue centers during high school and has loved working with dogs ever since. After graduation in 2010, Hamilton realized she really wasn’t happy working in her chosen field of computer science, even working for a company she loved. After taking social classes for dogs, she found that what she really wanted to do was train dogs. What began as a hobby soon became Hamilton’s new career as a professional dog trainer. Hamilton opened her business, Project: K9, in 2012 and has been training dogs for nearly two years. She loves helping dog owners and their pets to be happy and witnessing the big changes her training can make for families and their dogs. She recalls a time when some of her clients were having an extremely difficult time with their dog, and how fulfilling it was to see their situation change so dramatically in such a short time. Hamilton says it is typical for a dog’s bad behavior to improve after just one session of training. Her clients were so impressed with the change that they decided to adopt another dog and train it with Hamilton too. They now see their dogs as their best friends. Hamilton advises those looking into owning a dog to “First consider if it is the right choice for your whole family.” She goes on to say that buying a dog for your child is not wise. Due to all the responsibility a dog requires, it needs to be a family pet with each member of the family responsible for some aspect of the pet’s care. However, the responsibility for the pet ultimately lies with the parents, as it is a financial commitment. Hamilton also emphasizes the importance of researching different breeds while keeping in mind that each dog’s personality is unique,
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no matter the breed. “I suggest having a trial weekend with a new pet to make sure every member of the household likes it before committing.” She recommends going to a trainer for help with any behavioral issues. “Even if you have a dog that seems to be perfect, you can always find something that could use improvement.” Many pet owners are hesitant to seek professional training for their animals, concerned with the potential high costs involved. However, many of Hamilton’s clients compare the price of training with the cost of damages done by their untrained pet, and say that the help was more cost effective. Project: K9 has various options to help make training affordable for any budget, including smaller programs that can be paid for per session or payment plans for services such as daycare, private sessions, boarded training, and group
classes. Hamilton also provides free services such as pack walks, various seminars, nutritional events and ‘Ask a Trainer’ events. “It’s not about making a lot of money.” Hamilton adds, “It’s about helping people with their dogs. Bad behavior is usually just a symptom to some greater problem discovered by a professional.” Meeting your dog’s needs will change the behavior, and yield a happier family. Project: K9 can be found online at theprojectk9.com. Hamilton will be posting a nutritional seminar soon to provide more information on a good diet for dogs. Contact her on her website for more information.
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It’s About Serving Have you ever wondered why the Crossroads Journal is hand delivered? Annette Heaton can tell you it’s a family job. She is an important part of The Crossroads Journal delivery team. Annett has worked for the paper coordinating the delivery of over 20,000 newspapers each month for more than 6 years. After each printing Annette collects the papers and with several other families hand roll and deliver The Crossroads Journal to your home and businesses. Her family also delivers 1,850 newspapers in the Eagle Mountain area. Annette said that she first became interested in the paper as a way for her kids to earn money but soon the whole family became involved. One of the favorite ways the family has spent their paper money is on a family trip to Mazatlan. Annette said she loves the changes happening and thinks it’s an exciting time to be a part of our local newspaper. One of her favorite sayings is: One of the SECRETS of LIFE is that all that is really worth doing is what we do for OTHERS.
Hot-n-ready off the press student feature: What the Olympic dream means to me by Xena Arcia
Every two years, the world gathers its finest to determine who will win the gold. It is a tradition we all know by heart: the Olympics. All eyes are on our athletes; our modern day heroes, as they duel it out in a battle of heart. That’s what it is, really; a battle of heart. Of course, we all can get a little caught up in cheering for our country’s representatives. It’s a matter of pride and honor after all . . . or is it. When we are screaming at the TV and throwing the popcorn around, do we forget the real reason we’re cheering? Or even who we’re cheering for? Each one of those athletes has put their heart, soul and sweat to get where they stand now. They took a chance and held it tightly. They persevered. They’ve dared to dream a dream others forbade them to, and against all odds, made it. You may not notice this as a spectator, or give them recognition for even qualifying. Perhaps all that you use to deem this athlete worthy is the medal around their neck. Stop right there, and reconsider for a moment. Why are they standing there? What was it that they were dreaming exactly? I believe that they had a much more pure intent in mind. I think that the dream they had was for themselves just as much as it was for their team, their county and even their competition. A dream to become something better, something that others could aspire to. It’s that thing that makes us human, that thing that makes you keep running even when you’ve hurt your ankle, even when you’ve fallen behind. It's that thing that makes you cheer for that girl from another team, just because against all odds she gave it her all. It makes us cheer for the underdog, it blurs the lines of race and language. It's the reason we shake hands after a match, the reason we hug our teammates, the reason we lower our head when tragedy strikes. It does not discriminate, nor does it care about your flags colors or rankings. Like I said at the beginning, its a battle of heart. Winning honorably, pushing past your own limit, finding it in you to be just as kind and concerned whether the camera is rolling or not. It is the dream to come together not as countries, but as one world, and test yourself. Test your physical capabilities. Test your mental capacity. Test exactly what kind of person you are, and how you will affect tomorrow, because that’s what counts. Yesterday has no affect on what you can become tomorrow. That’s what we dream. That’s why we dream. Remember this the next time you tune in to the events. It was never a matter of stance, but direction. Progression. It’s all we can dream. Hot-N-ready off the press is sponsored by The Crossroads Journal and Little Caesars Pizza in Saratoga Springs. If you are a student and would like your writing to be considered for publication, contact content manager, Arianne Brown at editor@thecrossroadsjournal.net. Next issue's topic: What makes me feel loved (400 word count max).
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