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City of Saratoga Springs appoints new Police Chief By City of Sartoga Springs Press Release
The City of Saratoga Springs has selected Andy Burton as its new Police Chief. Burton began service with the City on June 24. He was appointed by the Saratoga Springs City Council during their regularly scheduled meeting on June 18. Burton will be the second Police Chief in the history of the department. “I’m excited to get back into a leadership role in law enforcement and serve the citizens of Saratoga Springs,” said Burton. Burton brings 31 years in law enforcement to the position, serving 23 years with the Salt Lake County Sherriff’s Office/Unified Police Department and eight years with the Summit County Sherriff’s Office. He also served as the
commander of the Metro Gang Unit during his time with the Salt Lake County Sherriff’s Office. Burton holds a master’s degree in strategic leadership from the US Army War College, a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement from Weber State University and a bachelor’s degree in watershed science from Utah State University. Besides his law enforcement
experience, Burton also brings additional training and leadership to the position as a retired Army Colonel after serving as a commissioned officer in the US Army Special Forces for 32 years and has served several combat tours in Afghanistan. “We really looked at community oriented policing when we started our department,” said Mayor Mia Love. “We want residents to know who is serving them and know they can trust our officers. I know that Andy will continue to focus on the community and provide a high level of service for our residents.” The Saratoga Springs Police Department was created in 2006 with the department beginning service in 2007. The Department currently has a total of 37 employees, including 24 sworn officers serving both Saratoga Springs and Bluffdale City.
New Family Rotary Club serving EM and SS communities By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
The Rotary Club is an organization that has been in existence for over a century and is currently available in over two hundred countries. It is a service organization without ties to a certain political or religious group. Now, the Rotary Club is starting a new family club in our area, available to parents, both married and single, with kids eight years of age and older. Representative Rob Grant stated, “ The new club is an opportunity for families with various backgrounds to come together, serve those in the community and provide a support group for strengthening the institution of family within our communities
and abroad. Some of the future service opportunities may include involvement with Saratoga Splash, Pony Express Days and other club sponsored service projects.” The club will be meeting in various locations depending on the project at hand, and also will be utilizing the Saratoga Springs city council chambers. According to Grant, the locations will be published and announced one month in advance to make sure that those who are interested in learning more, are able to join. The group plans on meeting at least a couple of times a month. Grant named three big reasons that such a club will benefit our community: “First, the existence of a Family Club sends a positive message to those in our community, second there are
many single parents who need help and support-the club will become a support network for those involved, third involvement with the Family Club will allow children to experience the positive benefits of participating in community service.” Vibert L. Kesler, Executive Director for the World Peace Parents Foundation is also a strong advocate for the new family rotary club. He stated, “The Family Rotary Club format is ‘family friendly’ in that it would not meet weekly like a traditional club. Since Rotary is nondenominational and nonpolitical it provides a valuable neutral working platform for people of different political and philosophical persuasions.” Those families interested in more information can contact Kesler at (801) 278-7105.
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Local youth to compete in Hershey’s State Track Meet By Danielle Palmer Staff Writer
Youth from Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs have qualified to compete in the State Hershey Track Meet held on Saturday, June 29, at Richfield High School in Richfield, UT. Hershey Track and Field is a nationwide program for kids 914, and is free to enter all meets. Noelle Pikus-Pace, Eagle Mountain City resident and US Olympian in the Skeleton got her start in Hershey Track and Field. Eagle Mountain Pony Express Days sponsored the local Hershey Track Meet held at Westlake High School this year. Jim and Zac Bradshaw and Becky Anderson organized the event, and it was a huge success. 65 kids from Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs qualified to advance to the District Hershey Track meet, where 22 different local meets competed. The meet was held June 18th at Payson High School, as one of the four District Hershey Meets held in Utah. Athletes had to place first or second to advance to the state meet, and some of our local youth made it through. Along with organizing the event, Becky Anderson is the coach of the track club at Ranches Academy in Eagle Mountain, for which, she helped coach one of the relay teams that made it through to the State Meet. Anderson was so proud of her 11-12 year-old girl's team when they crossed the finish line of the 4 x 100 M relay less than half a second behind first place, with a time of 1:03.07. The girls on the team consisted of Paige Seegmiller, Mia Petersen, Mackenzie Ishmael, and Clara Anderson at the anchor position. “These girls have been running together for three years, training for the relay since March and their hard work really paid off,” said Anderson. Another exceptional performance came from Adara Christensen, Eagle Mountain resident and student in Vista Heights. Christensen competed in the 100M, 200M, and standing
long jump. She took first place in all three events and just recently qualified to compete in Nationals in USATF. “I have been training in gymnastics, building strong core muscles, and developing movement control since I was three years old,” Christensen said. “This greatly helped my ability to perform in track. It also taught me determination and patience while I train.” When asked what she advises for other runners in their preparations to compete, Adara said, “I recommend finding a good spirit and jump coach to teach the specialized skills required for running, starting out of the blocks and performing the long jump. I try to run endurance distances beyond the 100M and 200M events I focus on to build strength.” Her techniques have certainly helped her succeed. Other athletes from Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain, who will be competing in the State Meet are: Katelyn and Kamryn Lungren, S.S. (11-12 4x100 M relay); Avery Zentner, S.S. (9-10 4 x 400 M relay); Presley Devey, E.M. (9-10 4x100 M relay); Emily Brockett, E.M. (1314 4x100 M. relay, long jump);Britney Shunn, E.M. (1314 4x100 M. relay); Pyper Vance, S.S. (9-10 Girls 50M); Kenneth Moore, S.S. (9-10 Boys 400M), Rian Fullmer, S.S. (11-12 Girls 400M), and Katelyn Lungren, S.S. (11-12 Girls 400 M). If you are interested in having your child participate in track and field and/or cross country, there are a number of great youth running programs available in our area and plenty of opportunities to participate. Vista Height Middle School, Frontier Middle School, and Rockwell Charter High School all have programs. Ranches Academy and Hidden Hollow Elementary Schools have a fall and spring Running Club for students. If you are looking for a competitive running club, The Westlake Track Club is for kids 8-18, and participates in USATF meets. More information can be found at westlaketrackclub.blostpot.com.
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EM City Candidates answer SS City Candidates answer your your questions, part 2 questions, part 2
By Danielle Palmer Staff Writer
On the Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain News Facebook groups, The Crossroads Journal posted a survey obtaining questions residents would like to ask the city candidates. We approached the candidates with your questions. Here is the second installment containing more answers from the candidates. What motivated you to run for office? Bryan Free, (city council candidate) loves the community and loves to serve. He’s lived in the city since 2006 and has served on the Parks and Recreation Board since April 2008. Heather Jackson (mayoral candidate) “There were several problems with the city’s image due to unfortunate experiences with previous elected officials. I was the only person who ran for office that had regularly been attending meetings and who was a current city councilmember. Jonathan Cornejo, (mayoral candidate) is tired of residents not being heard and tired of money not being used wisely. “Money has been wasted and spent foolishly. I want to represent the residents and give back to those who make this a city, who are the residents.” Matthew Everett (mayoral candidate) wants to keep the city a place where families can live, feel comfortable and kids can be safe. “We are at a place in the history of our city that will set the tone of how our city will be viewed and how it will grow for the next 10 to 20 years.” What do you think is wrong, and how will you be able to make it better? Free: “I have pushed for years to have our utility rates listed on every bill. It took a scandal in the media before this was done.” Consistently keeping residents informed and focusing on keeping taxes low and reducing spending are high priorities. Jackson sees areas needing improvement, namely, working on the water system, adding additional businesses within the city and fostering the growth of those we have, and making sure we have funding for continual road maintenance and building. Cornejo thinks that money is spent unnecessarily on items and events, and in overpaying city employees and taking advantage of residents. “I will promote EMC to obtain more business, to increase revenues and maximize city assets to bet-
ter serve our community.” Everett believes the city has gotten into a bad habit of borrowing money to finance growth; previous administrations planned poorly by not setting enough money aside; poor communication between administration and citizens as to where tax monies are being spent. What do you consider to be your political leaning? (Not party affiliation.) Free is a moderate conservative. “I support the constitution and our individual liberties and freedom. I am also able to reach across the aisle and work with all different types of people.” Jackson is a fiscal conservative and stated that she “believes that parks, trails, public safety, transportation, and economic development are critical components to our community.” Cornejo would say he’s a conservative, but likes to be known as a realist. “If we don’t have it, we don’t spend it; If we need it, then we prioritize for it; If we want it, then we save for it.” Everett is fiscally conservative. “I am a strong believer in living within our means. Sometimes one could borrow a specified amount, but that doesn’t mean he or she should.” What do you think the city is doing right and how will you continue that? Free thinks the city created a great environment where people want to live and raise their families. Jackson: “We have received the Distinguished Budget Award and Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the last two years.” Cornejo likes that the city promotes family living and builds great neighborhoods. Everett feels like the city is doing well in regard to utility rates. He is also happy with the Unified Fire Authority and sees it as prudent decision to join with the department. Do you have financial leanings? Where should money be spent? fe: Continuing Pony Express Days, budget changes, paying down debt, raising property taxes or utility rates. Free: “Pony Express Days is a great event that brings the city together, but it has become way too big.” Long-term sustainability and low taxes are most important while maintaining a high quality of life. Jackson thinks we need to be lean, but community and recreational events/programs are important. “I have striven to
keep property tax and utility rates as low as possible, however, our rates should reflect the actual costs of providing service.” Cornejo: “Pony Express Days are great! We can maximize revenue and cut down costs, but we cannot continue in anything that loses money. We should not raise anything to the residents to compensate.” Everett would prefer raising property taxes on a short term basis to get some of the debt issues taken care of, rather than raise utility rates. He also mentioned maintaining city infrastructure, roads, utilities, and economic development. How many city council and planning meetings have you attended, viewed online, or read minutes of in the last year? Free has read the minutes of most council meetings and attended them off and on for several years. Jackson: may have missed one city council meeting in the last twelve months. “I go over the agendas and decisions of the [planning} meetings.” Cornejo said he has not attended any meetings. Everett has attended one city council meeting in the last 12 months, but viewed many of them on YouTube, and has read just about every one of the meeting minutes.” Describe a fair campaign and how you plan on running such a campaign. Free “I will respect other candidates by not degrading them or their families. I will also take time to point out why I am more qualified than all other candidates and why you should vote for Bryan Free and not anyone else.” Jackson sees fair campaign as one that is focused on the issues. “I do not spend my time discussing my opponents; I focus on what needs to be done. I have always run my campaigns in that fashion and intend to continue to do so this year.” Cornejo described a fair campaign as one where honesty and integrity are used at all times. “No backbiting or slander used. I will be honest and maintain integrity at all times.” Everett thinks real issues are discussed in a fair campaign where hard questions are asked, and where each candidate respects the opinions of their opponents. He doesn’t see personal attacks as appropriate. Look in the next issue of the Crossroads Journal for the next edition of the Candidates Q&A.
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By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
What motivated you to run for office? Brandon Mackay (mayoral candidate): “I just felt the moment was right and it was time to give back. I’ve been fortunate and blessed in business and feel I could offer the citizen of Saratoga Springs my knowledge and understanding of fiscal responsibility and process improvement to keep our city a gem of Utah County.” Edward Dose (city council candidate): “I have watched, for the past decade, what our elected officials of this great country have done … I am running for office because I am proud of this country and I would like to try to keep it a great nation … The city of Saratoga Springs is the most beautiful area in this great state the people, the views, the landscape. My goal is to keep it that way and to help grow the city in a way that makes it the most desired and wonderful place for its people to live. I would make choices for the future that the people wish me to make, while they are informed of their options. I think our city elected officials have done a wonderful job at guiding our city … I believe that given the opportunity, I will help lead this wonderful city to the highest level of desire, respect and admiration from the rest of the state.” What do you think is wrong, and will you be able to make it better? Mackay: “I believe the city has done a fair job over the past few years but I don’t think fair is enough moving forward. I live in the real world of small business everyday and know how difficult it’s been over the past 4 years. I’ve personally learned a lot and would love to share that with Saratoga Springs and I understand commercial development, job creation and budget accountability extremely well.” Dose: “I don't think there is anything "wrong" with the way Saratoga Springs is being run; I think there is room for improvement everywhere and in all things. … I have noticed that being a fairly family based community, there are things I would like to see. I would love to see a community gathering place for children that is a safe haven for the smaller citizens; I would like to see larger lots for the homes that are being built in Saratoga Springs and the back yards of homes to be a bit larger; I would love to see a community that is as one. … There are many teachers and professionals in our city and I would like to see some kind of education introduction into their field for all of us. Invite professionals to speak or teach a class for an hour or more that would help all of us, adults and children, learn from each other. Those are just some of the ideas I have. What do you consider to be your political leaning (not party affiliation)? Mackay: Conservative Dose: Conservative
What do you think the city is doing right and how will you continue that? Mackay: “I think the city has an idea of what it wants to evolve into but I think it will take someone with first hand experience who knows how difficult it is to create jobs. will be an advocate of those looking to make Saratoga Springs a base of either their business or home.” Dose: “I think the fiscal responsibility that the city has had is wonderful and I will do everything in my power to continue that. The fire and police are a wonderful part of our community… they seem to really care about the people who live in this great city.” Do you have financial leanings? Where should money be spent? Mackay: “I believe we should live within our means. I don’t know of anyone who wants to live in debt. Taxes, budgets are not easy to deal with but I do know how to make every penny count due to my experience.” Dose: “I think money should be spent on community and our children. The money that we are spending now is being allocated properly and there is no reason to stop that practice, however I do think that we would be able to find some way of making this a tighter knit community. ... Regardless of if I win a seat in this campaign or not, my door is open to ever single one of us in this city. I would be pleased to help as many people as I possible can with what ever I possible can.This is just not an ego boost or financial gain to me, this is an opportunity to help others. Help the ones I consider my neighbors and friends. It doesn't matter to me who I help, it only matters that I have helped. How many city council meetings have you attended, viewed online, or read minutes of in the last year? Mackay: “I’ve attended 3 in person and read the minutes of several others.” Dose: “I have viewed many online, but not all of the City Council meetings and minutes. Describe a fair campaign and how you plan on running such a campaign? Mackay: “I think a fair campaign is one where you can smile and give each other a high five after it’s over. I will be fair and I find no honor in trying to hurt the integrity of anyone running for office. I feel confident that my opponent feels in a similar way too.” Dose: “I feel lucky to have such a wonderful list of companions in this campaign. There is no need to say anything bad about anyone. We each have our pasts, presents and futures. I am not about to sling mud or play with people. We each have run for our own reasons. We all have our dreams and goals. One is not better than any other, only different. Choose wisely, choose carefully, but the most important choice you as a citizen of Saratoga Springs has, is this: Choose. Choose the right person for you, our community, our state, our children, our neighbors.”
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SS City Council Notes By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer
June 18, 2013 The city council meeting began at 6:30 pm. Those present included Jim Miller, Shellie Baertsch, Rebecca Call, Michael McOmber, Bud Poduska, Mayor Mia Love, and city staff. Public Comment Brent Overson, of Taylorsville, expressed concern about Saratoga Springs’ recently approved commercial design standards. He noted that city code requires commercial buildings to have at least 70 percent stucco exteriors. Overson stated that most cities do not require more than 40 percent. He also suggested that stucco was not a good exterior choice for the Utah climate. The Cove resident Chris Porter thanked city council members for adopting a sustainable, conservative budget for the coming fiscal year. He urged the city to supply each residence with two free recycling bins to extend the life of the county landfill. Policy Items Resolution R13-17 (6-18-13): A resolution appointing Andrew Burton as Chief of Police, granting the City Council’s consent to the appointment; authorizing the City Manager to establish employment terms and conditions, establishing an effective date. Mayor Mia Love reported that
Andrew Burton came to Saratoga Springs with over 30 years of experience in law enforcement. He has worked for Salt Lake County, Summit County, and Unified Police Services. He also served as commander of the Metro Gang Unit. Burton is a retired military colonel and has worked in Special Forces. The appointment was unanimously approved and Burton was sworn in by Mayor Love. Consent Calendar All items were unanimously approved except item F. Item F concerned the development agreement for The Benches Plat 9. Council women Shellie Baertsch and Rebecca Call were concerned that trees were being removed along a native lands trail. They thought the removal of the trees would make using the trail hot and uninviting. Staff reported the tree removal was necessary for sustainable maintenance. Staff also noted that, per request of the city council, additional turf had been added to the park to increase useable space. The agreement was unanimously approved. Real Estate Purchase Agreement for debris basin property near Jacobs Ranch. City Engineer Jeremy Lapin reported that the city was purchasing 13.8 acres for a debris basin below the burn scar left by last year’s Dump fire. Staff did not have final numbers on the
amount of roll-back taxes that would have to be paid as part of the deal, but asked permission to enter into the agreement pending approval by the city attorney. The agreement was unanimously approved. Public Hearing: Proposed budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. City staff reported that the state recently agreed to let municipalities retain up to 25 percent of revenue in the general fund (an increase of seven percent). It was also noted that money had been allotted to improvements within city offices, creating more cubicles and upgrading audio/visual equipment in the council chambers. The amendment was unanimously approved. Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2013-2014. City staff reported that $1.8 million had been budgeted to install secondary water meters at all Saratoga Springs residences. The money would be part of a bond. Some of the city council members thought the item should be stricken from the budget. McOmber agreed with staff that residents had an overwatering problem. But he thought the city should exhaust all other measures of education and encouragement before spending such a large amount of money. Call agreed, stating that she was uncomfortable paying for meters for the next 10 to 15 years.
Residents are using more water than they are paying for, so we need to have residents actually pay for the water they are using, she surmised. She did not want the city to continue to subsidize overwatering using other funds. Baertsch asked that secondary water meters be removed from the budget. She didn’t think the city should borrow money to fix a deficiency. She asked the council to consider how the overuse of secondary water affects impact fees. City Manager Mark Christensen stated that the city couldn’t charge all residents for overuse when not everyone overwaters. He also noted that overwatering hurts developers because the city requires them to buy three to four times the amount of water required by the state. The council is welcome to remove secondary water meters from the budget and we can try to think of alternate solutions, Christensen concluded. Call then discussed the current practice of offering city employees an additional $250 per month into 401k accounts when employees choose not to use medical benefits (they are often covered by a spouse’s medical insurance). Call thought the 401k benefit was excessive and should be reduced to the monthly premium the employee would have to pay if they chose to be insured through the city (about $80). Christensen stated that if the 401k contribution was reduced to $80, many employees would go ahead and double up on medical insurance. This would cost the city substantially more than the $250 currently offered (about $800). Call then noted that despite how the budget document looked, the city council and mayor were not receiving any increase in stipend amounts. Mayor Love explained that there had been a discrepancy between the actuals and the amount budgeted. In her review of the budget, Baertsch noted the effect of “Obama Care” within the city’s fire department. She said that three part-time firefighters would now take the place of one full-time firefighter. She was concerned how all of the additional coming and going would affect teamwork. Christensen noted that the situation was unfortunate but that Fire Chief Campbell does an excellent job in training and running the department. The department makes do with what resources are available and meets the needs of residents, he concluded. Councilman Michael McOmber encouraged city staff to keep budget growth in check with per capita growth. He complimented staff on this year’s budget and said that it provided for sustainable growth. Mayor Love concluded budget discussion by thanking city staff for creating a budget that answers three questions: is it affordable, is it sustainable, and is it our job?
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She appreciated that she can tell residents that property taxes are only used to pay for public safety. Not many cities can say that, she surmised, many use property tax revenue to subsidize other things. The budget was unanimously approved, removing the $1.8 million for secondary water meters. Approval of Garbage and Recycling Contract amendments. Christensen reported that the city would be providing the first recycling can free to each residence. The current rate for the first garbage can will remain $11.28. Encouraging recycling will reduce the amount of tipping fees the city pays at the landfill. If residents still want a second garbage can, they would pay an additional $11.28. The cost of a second recycling can would be $3.12. Changes would go into effect in the next 60 to 90 days. Call asked about the possibility of weekly pick-up for recycling material. Christensen stated that asking the waste removal company to come weekly would be asking it to make a substantial capital investment (extra trucks and manpower). The costs to the residents would also go up. The agreement was unanimously approved. Resolution r13-23 (6-18-13): A resolution adopting a Social Media User Agreement and establishing an effective date. City staff reported that this policy regulated when staff can and cannot remove comments from the city’s facebook page. Removal is allowed when inappropriate comments are made, when users plug private businesses, and when foul language is used. The resolution was unanimously approved. Reports Mayor Love stressed the need for increased late-night surveillance at city parks. She had been told of loitering and vandalism in recent months. Love thanked the Civic Events Committee for a wonderful job on Saratoga Splash. She also thanked Chief Campbell for his quick response to a recent wildfire. Love wanted the public to know that the city would aggressively go after any person who is responsible for starting wildfires. Call reported her disappointment in the Lehi Chamber of Commerce when they raised prices on Saratoga Splash bounce houses above what had been advertised. Call also suggested city staff look into the possibility of putting lake sludge drained from the SSD private marina into a problematic lake ditch that needed to be filled. Lastly, Call stated that the Utah Lake phragmites elimination program had been successful in the Lindon Harbor. The harbor had gained an additional 45 feet of water space after the invasive weed had been removed. The procedure will be replicated on Saratoga Springs’ shores as well. The meeting then entered into closed session.
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Fundraiser for upcoming school music programs By Mountain Trails Elem. Press Release It’s time for the second annual summer musical theater camp at Mountain Trails Elementary. This is a fundraiser for the upcoming school music programs. A musical theater class for stu-
dents entering grades 4-7 will teach how to prepare a song for an audition, including help choosing a song for next year’s show audition! It will be held July 15-18 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the Mountain Trails Elementary School Gym. Children will prepare musical theater songs and will perform a Broadway review for their families on
July 19 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. The cost is $45 for the week; $80/multi-child discount for two children from the same family, or $110/multi-child discount for three children from the same family. Please contact Gina Morgan at gmorgan@alpinedistrict.org or leave a message at 801-380-7168 to register or for any questions.
Living Well classes for those with chronic conditions By UCHD Press Release Would you like to better manage your chronic condition, decrease your pain, decrease you doctors' visits, and enjoy life more? The Utah County Health Department, Utah Arthritis Program, and Mountainlands Association is promoting "Living Well with Chronic Conditions," a six class self-management series. Class are tailored for individuals living with a chronic condition or for those who live with someone with a
chronic condition, such as asthma, arthritis, fibromyalgia, cancer, heart disease, emphysema, depression or chronic pain. Subjects covered will include: techniques to combat frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; appropriate exercise to maintain and improve strength; appropriate use of medications and proper nutrition; techniques to effectively communicate with family, friends, and health professional and guidelines to evaluate new treatments. Two classes will start soon. The first will be on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
starting July 9th going through August 13th at the Utah County Health Department American Fork Office (599 South 500 East). The second will be on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. at Orem Community Hospital (331 North 400 West) starting July 11th and going through August 15th. Classes are free, but registration is required. For more information or to sign up please call Marla at 801851-7082. For details on this and free classes offered by the UCHD, please see www.UtahCountyHealth.org or follow us at www.Facebook.com/uchealth.
Free skin cancer screening By UCHD Press Release
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With more than a million new cases of skin cancer occurring each year, resulting in more than 10,000 deaths primarily from melanoma, it is important to prevent and treat skin cancers. Since the earlier treatment is initiate the better the outcome, the Utah County Health Department will be holding free Skin Cancer Screening Clinics on July 31, from 8:15 to 11:30 a.m. in Suite 1709 of the Utah County Health and Justice Building (151 S. University Ave, Provo). Doctors and medical personnel
will review skin conditions for individuals, looking for abnormalities that might indicate or lead to skin cancer. Referrals will be made for individuals considered to be at risk to local dermatologists. Educational materials regarding protection from the sun and free samples of skin products will also be distributed. Know the ABCDE's of skin cancer. You may want to get screened if you have a mole or skin lesion: - Asymmetry: if the lesion is irregular in shape or height - Border: an irregular shape - Coloration: changes, or is different than other moles, or is red or flaky - Diameter: if the size changes - Evolving: if the mole or lesion is
changing size or shape. Of course, if you have any concerns about a lesion that won't heal or you have suspects, you should have it checked by a doctor. At the UCHD Skin Clinic, a doctor will determine if you need to be seen by a dermatologist, if your lesion needs to be removed, scraped or burned; if you need cryosurgery (freeze it using liquid nitrogen); if you need laser surgery, radiotherapy or any other procedure. We will provide you with a list of dermatologist of Utah County, and access to financial aid if needed. For an appointment or for questions, please call 851-7038, or individuals will be seen on a first come/first served basis.
Green Thumb by Jennifer Klingonsmith
The Heat is On: 5 tips to protect your plans from the heat As temperatures increase in the summer, gardeners often get discouraged to see newly planted material wilt in the heat. Some are quick to give up on plants and pull them out of the ground. This is usually not necessary. Patience and some helpful habits are keys to surviving hot Utah summers. 1. Don’t plant trees, shrubs, or flowers when temperatures exceed 90 degrees. Excessive heat puts extra stress on plant material, especially when just planted. If possible, hold off planting until September 1st. Not only is it cooler, but days are shorter, allowing more nighttime hours for plants to recover and hydrate. If you cannot wait until fall, try to plant in the evening, giving plants at least 12 hours to acclimate. 2. Use mulch. I know I say this a lot but that’s because it can make
such a difference, especially in hot weather. Mulch (gravel or bark) moderates soil temperature and helps it retain moisture. These factors reduce stress in trees, shrubs and flowers. Mound mulch at least two inches thick around the base of all plants. 3. Water deeply every other day. Watering every other day provides sufficient moisture for the roots while still encouraging roots to grow deeply to find water. If spray sprinklers water your trees and shrubs, try to water them deeply once a week with the hose. Resist the urge to water every day. 4. Don’t fertilize. You may think that fertilizer would help your plants adjust more quickly and overcome transplant shock, but this is not true. Fertilizer forces the plant to grow as well as adjust to its new environment, further stressing the
plant. Withhold fertilizer until the following spring. 5. Accept that in the heat, your new plants may not look their best. This is where patience comes into play. Heat stresses plants. If you have put down mulch and are watering regularly, wait for cooler weather to see what your trees and shrubs can do. Sure enough, you will see new growth emerge as soon as temperatures drop. Do keep nursery receipts so that if your plant materials fail, you can exchange them for new material. Jennifer Klingonsmith is a landscape consultant and coach in the Saratoga Springs/Eagle Mountain area. She specializes in landscape design and teaching gardening success. Find more information on her blog: saratogablooms.blogspot.com
r o f s ’ t a h W inner? d Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Red Pepper Pesto If you are looking for a new Sunday dinner favorite, this might be it. A tender cut of pork takes on a savory twist. But the piece de résistance is the yummy, super easy red pepper pesto sauce. I could eat it by the spoonful! 5 cloves garlic, cut into thin slivers 1 Tbsp. oregano 2 tsp. paprika 2-lb. pork tenderloin
5 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 6 large red sweet peppers, cut into wedges 2 large onions, cut into wedges 4 additional garlic cloves, whole
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss pepper and onion wedges and the 4 whole garlic cloves with 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Spread the mixture evenly on a large, greased cookie sheet. Set aside. 2. In a small bowl, combine oregano, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Brush pork with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Rub spices on pork, then gently press garlic slivers on roast. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan (a broiler pan works well). 3. Place pork on top rack on one side of oven, place vegetables on lower rack on the opposite side. Both racks should be as close to the middle of the oven as possible for even browning. 4. Bake for about 35-40 minutes,
or until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees in the center of the roast. 5. Stir vegetables once during cooking time. Vegetables are done when soft and lightly browned (about 35-40 minutes) 6. Cover meat with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, remove half of the roasted red pepper wedges and the whole garlic cloves and set them in a blender or food processor. Keep the remaining vegetables warm until ready to serve. 7. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to food processor and process until a pesto-like consistency. If necessary, add additional olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 8. Serve sliced pork with red pepper pesto and roasted vegetables on the side. Serves 8.
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