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Welcome Home Noelle Pikus-Pace Eagle Mountain Throws Surprise Celebration for
Olympic Silver Medalist Danielle Palmer Staff Writer
Not only American flags and welcome signs greeted our local Olympian when she returned home from Sochi with her medal. The city had more surprises in store for her. A local fire engine greeted Noelle Pikus-Pace on Wednesday, when it pulled up to her house at 6:30 pm to escort her to the Welcome Home festivities the city planned. The trucks escorted her to Frontier Middle School with sirens wailing and lights flashing. Noelle competed in
the Woman’s Skeleton Olympic Event for the last time this season, and her faith and efforts rewarded her with a Silver medal. She had her first two runs February 13, where she ranked third with a 58.68 time, and then second at 58.65. The next day, Noelle held onto her second-place ranking with a 58.25 time, and her last run at 58.28. Her total time was 3:53.86, just under a second behind the Gold Medalist from Great Britain. This success brings a fairy tale ending to her Olympic career. Crowds of people were
gathered along the road to wave at our local celebrity as she rode in the lead fire engine, but the largest crowd was at Frontier Middle School. A loud roar erupted at the school when Noelle arrived, the intensity building as she waved from above,
plaque, a jacket, and some matching team shirts. She was then available for her fans to obtain autographs and pictures, while Olympic-themed activities for the children took place down the hall. The mayor stated they were not only gathering
on the round switchback of the stairs inside the building. Mayor Pengra addressed the crowd to proclaim February 26, 2014, Noelle Pikus-Pace Day, and presented her and her family with a
to celebrate Noelle’s awesome accomplishments, but because we recognize something very special when we see it. Mayor Pengra describes the Pikus-Pace family as, “a loving family who is commit-
ted to one another and sticks by each other.” He relayed that as soon as Noelle had completed her last run, she ran, jumping over barriers, to get to her family, saying, “We did it!” When Noelle’s husband spoke, he said the “we” in that statement was encompassing more than just family, but neighbors and the community. Noelle credits her husband’s support, calling him her “foundation” and stating, “There is power in family!” She told the crowd, “Always remember who you are and what you stand for!” Eagle Mountain is lucky to have her as a citizen of our city, not only because of her achievements but also because of her great and shining example to each of us to always have faith and never give up on our dreams.
Eagle Mountain Cemetery Approved
By Danielle Palmer Staff Writer
Eagle Mountain residents have been looking forward to the possibility of a local cemetery for some time now and the process has been moving along. However, the death of Ethan LaVar Thompson on February 18, 2014, has given things a little push. Thompson’s family attended the EM city council meeting to petition permission to bury him soon. Kent Rawlings stood before the council and stated the family’s plans for funeral services that weekend, only a few days away. During the meeting, Robert Hill stated the family understood there would be no grass or landscaping. LaVar’s son, Michael Thompson, also stood to express his father’s fondness of the local rodeos and country lifestyle. He stated his father had wanted to be buried in a field. It’s alleged that LaVar had said “Just throw me out in the sagebrush.” Michael
felt laying his father to rest in Eagle Mountain would mean his father was home. Mayor Pengra met with them after the meeting to discuss further details. As state statute requires burials only be within established cemetery plots, there was no way the burial could happen before the planned landscaping and approvals. However, the city is moving the plans along quickly, and will present their plans to the city council for approval soon. Fionnuala Kofoed, City Recorder, said they are hoping to pull things together within six weeks. “We want to do it right the first time. It’s not something we want to mess up on,” Kofoed said. “We’ve been moving along at a pretty good pace, but we were initially looking at having it completed for Memorial Day and this is obviously
going to be happening much sooner.” Funeral services for Ethan LaVar Thompson were held
February 22, but the burial has not yet taken place. As the family still desires for LaVar to be buried in the city, they upgraded to a sealed casket with Wing Mortuary in Lehi, and the mortuary agreed to hold his body free of charge until the burial plot is ready for him. This fact certainly alleviated some financial stress surrounding the events. The plot for the cemetery is to be developed directly
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across the street south of the LDS Church building on Eagle Mountain Boulevard, northeast from the rodeo grounds. LaVar Thompson’s internment there shall certainly be the first of many wishing to remain in the city they call home. Mayor Pengra posted about cemetery efforts and about the Thompson family on his blog, mayorsvoice.com. At the March 4 City Council Meeting, the process was moved along with a motion to
approve the Pony Express Memorial Cemetery Plat, which included a design that can be changed. A presentation was made about the land, procedures and responsibilities, and fees associated with the plan. LaVar Thompson’s wife, Diane Thompson, stood before the council during public comment to emotionally thank them for their consideration, as it has meant so much to her and her husband to remain within the city. She expressed her gratitude toward the community, and her appreciation to Mayor Pengra for his public comments about the situation. This motion was for the first phase of the cemetery. More action will be taken as the process continues.
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SS 2014 Parks and Trails Projects Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer Each fiscal year (July – June), the Saratoga Springs City Council approves how the park improvement budget should be spent. In February, the city council formalized its plan to spend $500,000 to improve
and will provide children with numerous different games to play that encourage physical exercise. Harvest Hills Regional Park is also getting additional play equipment. An innovative zip line system and cruise line, along with a soft playground surface, will be installed this summer. The cost is an estimated $43,000. Trail improvements are planned in the northern half of the city. They include a detention basin trail near Harvest Hills Plat C. This trail will connect Riverview Elementary to many of its students’ homes. Harvest Hills Plat A Native Park will also receive a trail. Sunset Haven’s
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parks and expand recreational opportunities for residents. City staff suggested the money be spent on various projects. Trails, play equipment, landscaping, and design are all in the budget. Project priorities were based on public comment at a parks open house meeting, an online survey of residents, and the suggestions of city staff and council members. Thirty-four-thousand dollars will be spent on a master plan for a 21-acre park in Fox Hollow. Neptune Park will be getting a new plaza area as well as an electronic play system for a combined estimated cost of $165,000. The electronic play system will be interactive
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pedestrian access will be landscaped and an irrigation system will be installed. Trees will also be planted. Cost savings from any of these projects will be allocated to the final design of Shay Park in Aspen Hills. It is scheduled for construction in 2015. The park is expected to have a railroad theme, as an old railroad berm cuts through the park—a berm that used to carry the Shay Railroad cars. The park will also include trails, a playground, and sports fields. Shay Park’s estimated design and construction costs total $2 million.
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The future of the Pony Express Days Rodeo Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer On February 18, the Eagle Mountain City Council met with a full house of residents eager to discuss the future of the Pony Express Days (PED) Rodeo. Described by one attendee as having “many cowboy hats in the room,” most that attended the meeting were in favor of holding the rodeo. The PED rodeo has been held the last three years and each year the city has lost tens of thousands of dollars. In 2013, the rodeo lost $90,000 (the least amount since the rodeo’s inception). This has led to some suggesting that the rodeo should no longer be a part of Pony Express Days. A compromise, which gained city council and mayoral support, included the formation, by residents, of a private, non-profit organization to produce the rodeo, with limited support from the city. Eagle Mountain is already committed to pay an approximately $61,000 contract with a stock production company for a 2014 event. Whether the 2014 rodeo is held or not, that contract will still have to be paid. However, other costs, such as an estimat-
ed $60,000 to rent bleachers, are not yet committed to, and in light of past losses, some residents reason it is time to move on and simplify the Pony
nity together while keeping costs down,” Mayor Pengra states. When asked to reflect upon the poor financial performance of the rodeo in the past, Mayor
Express Days celebration. Mayor Chris Pengra supports the possibility of residents forming a private entity to produce the rodeo, but wants to exercise fiscal restraint when it comes to future city celebrations. He hopes to shorten PED, eliminate the demolition derby and concert, and spread other events throughout the year. He suggests the city continue to hold the parade, carnival, and the family Fun Night. “The goal is to keep a fun tradition that brings the commu-
Pengra suggests that there were perhaps unrealistic expectations in staging a large, commercial production. He also notes that the high cost of renting bleachers cast a shadow on the financial outcome. He states that there are places all around the country that hold rodeos for less cost. Six-year city council member, Donna Burnham, agrees the rodeo should be scaled back, but notes that most rodeos lose money the first five years before turning a profit. She, too, favors
Competition-Level Soccer Field Coming to EM? Danielle Palmer Staff Writer
Does your son or daughter love to play soccer? Does your soccer player want to have more opportunities to compete? That opportunity may be closer to home within the next year or so. The Arsenal Soccer Club is interested in developing a competition-level soccer complex in Eagle Mountain. The largest competitive state soccer club in Utah County, Arsenal Soccer Club was founded in Lehi in 1989. It is a not for profit organization that focuses on a high level of training at multiple skill levels, while keeping fees affordable. The soccer complex proposal was presented to the Eagle
School Bus Safety
Matt Schauerhamer Staff Writer A school bus is a mobile school zone. When a school bus has alternating amber lights flashing, it is permissible to pass. One must do so, however, at a safe, reasonable speed, and no faster than 20 mph. I often
a private entity taking over management of the rodeo. Setting aside financial mistakes, CM Burnham notes that the rodeo itself has been well run, earning numerous awards. One issue the city council discussed was the option to sell back rodeo equipment purchased from the Powder River Rodeo Company. The equipment, originally purchased for $120,000, can be sold back to them for $60,000, making the stock company contract loss budget-neutral. Burnham disagreed with this option stating that she hoped the city would keep the equipment so that the non-profit organization could have a chance to produce the rodeo. During the February 18 city council meeting, Wendy Lojik, rodeo committee member and owner of this newspaper, asked for two weeks’ time to form a 5013c corporation to oversee the PED rodeo. Her goal is to provide “a professional, clean, safe event, and do so under financial restrictions.” Lojik feels she has enough support from rodeo committee members to make the rodeo a fiscally sound reality. She did request the following assistance from the city: the payment of the
Mountain city council last November, and has been in the process of design. It is proposed to use a plot of land on the far southeast side of the Silverlake Subdivision Master plan. The area is just over 11 acres, and is part of the required regional park plots by city regulation. The city, at some point, could develop the land into a regional park. However, in order to do so the city would need to
see a school bus slowing or just stopped and its amber lights initiated but people taking no care to reduce their speeds. Sometimes the roads buses stop on have 45 mph speed limits and people are passing the buses at 45 mph. Don’t forget, children are unpredictable and may dart out in front of you at any second. When a vehicle is traveling at 45 mph, it is actually traveling at 66 feet per second. With a possible reaction time of 1.5 seconds, it would take someone 99 feet to even begin initiating the brakes of their vehicle. Unfortunately, after having witnessed numerous auto-pedestrian accidents, I have come to realize that many of them weren’t “accidents,” but were rather caused by negligence. The moral of this story is to slow down to 20 mph when you see those amber lights flashing. Flashing red lights on a school bus are signaling that children are either loading or unloading. These moments are particularly dangerous because children have one of two things on their minds: getting to the school bus before it leaves them, or they’re channeling their inner Braveheart and doing a William Wallace impression of “Freeeeedom!” while running home. Either option is equally distracting to their little minds. An operator of a vehicle must stop when a school bus’s red lights are flashing. This is requisite whether approaching from the front or rear of the bus. There are only two exceptions to this. One, on divided highways (think Ranches Parkway in Eagle Mountain where there are physical island dividers dividing the
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PRCA dues, payment of half of the $14,000 purse money, access to an all-terrain utility vehicle and flatbed truck, some staff time, payment of attorney fees, and access to the rodeo grounds. The city council responded positively to Lojik’s request and voted 4-1 to give the rodeo committee the time to prepare and present their proposal. Lojik feels strongly that her organization can help make the rodeo grounds a productive and profitable venue. “I want to be able to help sustain and build what we have there. The 4H, high school rodeo teams, county horse shows, and Little Britches rodeos could all be held at our arena for the good of the community and for the sport,” Lojik states. Lojik believes it will be the residents, with the support of the city council, who can turn the troubled event around: “Many of [the supporters] are PRCA card holders who are active in the rodeo community. They want to help make this rodeo a success for this year and the years to come. A committee has been formed and we are off to a great start.”
provide the funding for development and maintenance for the area. Because of this, the land would not be developed anytime soon. The proposal suggests a cooperative arrangement where the Arsenal Soccer Club would provide funding to develop and maintain the soccer field, only asking the city to finance the water and irrigation needed for the land. This would help the city accelerate the development of the park and benefit Arsenal’s interests in delivering a soccer field to the city. Right now, Eagle Mountain soccer participation is mainly recreational. This Arsenal Soccer Club complex would bring more serious, competitive sports to the area. Scot Hazard hopes to present the design to the city council soon. “The overall sentiment is positive,” Hazard said. “More details just need to be worked out.” More information on the Arsenal Soccer Club can be found at utaharsenalsc.net.
opposing lanes). Two, on a highway of five or more lanes, which may include a left turn lane or two-way left turn lane (think Redwood Road in Saratoga Springs where there is the center two-way left turn lane and two travel lanes in each direction). I have been asked whether people have to stop if the stop sign on the bus isn’t out. The answer to that is the stop sign affixed to the driver-side of a bus isn’t the bus’s traffic control device; its flashing red lights are. If the stop sign on the side of the bus hasn’t quite folded itself out or isn’t working, it doesn’t matter. The flashing red lights on the bus govern what we, as operators of vehicles, need to do. STOP! Please use caution around buses. Teenagers are usually chewing gum and listening to iPods at the same time (one task too many for most of them to handle safely) and as such, they are usually oblivious to their surroundings. Children just want to get home to play Mario Brothers (or whatever game they’re playing these days) and are equally inattentive to what is going on around them. There is nothing worse than seeing a child killed and oft-times these tragedies are entirely preventable with some exercised care and diligence. In addition, with a fine of $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second offense, and $500 for a third offense, it is fiscally prudent to obey the law when school buses are concerned. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for a law-enforcement related article, feel free to contact me at mattschauerhamer@gmail.com.
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Window Well Safety – Are Yours Covered? Erin McClellan Staff Writer As spring weather approaches, yard improvement projects begin again. Many new homes in Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain have dangerous, open window wells that deserve attention. Window well covers can keep our famous western tumbleweeds out and, more importantly, they can prevent devastating injuries. “All new houses should have window well covers,” says Lisa Bettridge of Saratoga Springs, who fell into a window well four years ago and sustained injuries lasting three years. “I lost my keys one night and walked around back in the dark and tripped. I even knew the window well was there, but I lost my balance.” She couldn’t walk for six weeks. “When I share my experience, I hear story after story of other people’s injuries from open window wells,” Bettridge says.
“It seems everyone knows someone who’s been badly hurt. We have seven window wells in our yard and covers aren’t cheap. But we’re putting them in this year for sure.” Installers get very busy this time of year, with wait times anywhere from two weeks to two months out. “Our phone is already ringing like crazy,” says Steve, owner of Accent Window Well Covers. “I like to keep it simple with my customers. The two main things are the homeowners’ needs and their budget,” he says. “Money is a limiting factor and no matter which style you go with, something is better than nothing.” Prices can range from around $90 to $250 each—or more— depending on size, style, and quality of materials. Polycarbonate styles are clear plastic, let in light, and keep out water and rodents. Their durability can vary, though, depending on the thickness. “Demand is huge for our polycarbonate,” says Steve at Accent. “I’ve developed the ideal thickness over ten years of trial and error. They can safely hold 300 lbs.” “There’s a huge safety advantage to our expanded metal mesh design,” says Gary, owner of MGM Window Well Covers in Lindon. “Ours have a metal tab on the edge against the house that keeps it from sliding off. But it’s not so heavy that a woman or child can’t lift it from below.”
Benevolent Seniors of Eagle Mountain Local Band Charms Seniors at Valentine’s Dinner By Danielle Palmer Staff Writer
Eagle Mountain’s seniors gathered on February 24 for a Valentine’s Dinner and entertainment, planned by the Seniors Council. The council consists of Joye Roberts, Sandy Ring, Marilyn
Sanford, Mary Coffman, and Tonette Roberts. There was a nice turn out of about thirty people at the dinner, which was set up at cozy four-person tables for close conversation. Dinner and socialization was followed by a local band
performance. Jenny Berry, from Cedar Fort, sang with three guitarists: Dan Metcalf, Fairly Sparks, and Charlie Colbreth. The music was cheerful and the mood was bright. Everyone had a good time. Seniors usually have two or three activities each week where they welcome ages 55 and up. Activities usually fall on Mondays and Thursdays and consist of Bingo potlucks, lunch bunches, craft nights, and service projects. Joye Roberts, Chair of Seniors Council, says the organization provides people with friendship and activities, such as this dinner, to stay active and included. “We reach out and serve each other,” Roberts said. She and her husband, Jack, first came to an ice cream social in 2008, and joined.
Saturday, March 8, 2014 “Some inferior grates have bars too far apart where little feet can fall through,” says Gary. “Avoid these and styles that simply sit flat on top of the well, unsecured. I had a customer who bought those from someone else to save a few bucks, but her son stood on one and leaned against the house. It slid out from under him and he fell down 8 ft. and ended up in the ER.” Gary adds, “She ended up replac-
ing all of them with my safer design, but paid twice.” If funds are tight, all covers don’t need to be done right away. “I’ve often done one cover per month for customers who can’t afford to do it all at once,” says Steve. “We start with the most high-traffic, accident-prone area of the yard and go from there.” “It’s worth it to get them,” says Bettridge. “They should be required on every house.”
Since then, membership has grown a lot. These seniors don’t just gather for a good time, but also to serve others. Recently, the seniors chose to replace a craft night with a service project and put together gift bags for the Food and Care Coalition, which had just opened a housing facility. The bags, much like hygiene kits, consisted of toiletries donated from Motel 8, Costco, and Wal-Mart. However, Roberts says the seniors donated the majority of items. At final count, they packaged and donated 77 gift bags to the facility. They try to do at least two big service projects every year. Each November, they fill Thanksgiving Day baskets to donate to local families in need. This annual tradition is taken very seriously. “We’re not really a service organization, but we like to help others,” Roberts said. “Ask these people to donate to a person in need and you get more than you need. They are a very giving people. They want to help others.” Roberts is always looking for more volunteer projects. If you have service opportunities, call the Seniors Council Chair, Joye Roberts, at 801-995-0520. Seniors events are listed on the Events section of the city webpage at emcity.org.
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SS Secondary Water Rate Hike Aproved Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer Beginning in March, Saratoga Springs residents will see an average $9.31/month increase on their secondary water bill (based on a quarter-acre lot). Owners of larger lots will see even bigger increases. The rate increase was approved at the February 18 SS city council meeting. The vote was 4-0 in favor of the rate change. The increase makes the passage of a $10 million bond possible. The bond will pay for the purchase and installation of secondary water meters, system improvements, and the reissuance of some existing bonds. City council members felt like they had no choice but to meter secondary water and work towards creating a pay-forwhat-you-use system. Currently, residents use an estimated four times the recommended amount of irrigation water according to state guidelines. The city’s secondary water system was never designed for such overuse. Analysts estimate the city will need to spend $14.47 million on secondary water infrastructure improvements over the next seven years. The recently approved rates will only be in place for the next 12 to 18 months. During
this time, meters will be installed and data gathered, so that a pay-for-use fee schedule can be created. Councilmembers responded to comments made by residents during an open house on the issue. Councilwoman Shellie Baertsch addressed the need to bond for water meters. She states that it was the quickest path to creating a pay-for-use fee system. If we decide to pay cash for the meters, she reasoned, we would have to wait three to five years for installation. Councilman Michael McOmber also addressed the need for a bond. He suggests bonding is a fair payment system as it spreads the cost of meters and system improvements over a larger population of people moving into and out of the city over a number of years. He concluded by saying that he has no sympathy for residents who abused the secondary water system (by overwatering), as they have put the city in its current situation. Councilwoman Rebecca Call addressed some complaints by large lot owners facing large fee increases (a one-acre owner will now pay $104/month). She states that she also lives on a large lot. She explains that the rate increase does not just cover the cost of meters but provides funds for the system improvements as well. Since large lot owners typically use more secondary water, they bare a larger share of system costs.
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Do you love Easter with all its warm family traditions? Are you looking for a family tradition that reminds us of the true meaning of Easter? Do you like the powerful choirs of Les Mis or the inspiring message of Handel’s Messiah? Then you will love a new Easter tradition in our communities of Rob Gardner’s sacred musical masterpiece: Lamb of God. It is the retelling of the last week of the life of Jesus Christ and His resurrection through glorious music, heartfelt narration, talented soloists and brilliant symphonic orchestra performed by the Saratoga Springs Easter Chorus. Soloists portray those who knew him best, Mary Jesus’ Mother, Peter, Thomas, Mary of Bethany, Martha, John, Mary Magdalene and Judas. Fifteen soloists in all weave melodies as pleasing and memorable as Les Mis in and out of the magnificent 100-voice choir, accompanied by
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auditorium, comfortably seating over 1,000 guests, in a semi-circle fashion around the stage so that every seat in the auditorium is a perfect seat. “This is very exciting because this space also allows for 3 simultaneous slide shows which can be used to show scenes of Christ’s life and the landscape from the areas he lived to gain a greater understanding of his life,” said producer, Shara Young. “Kenneth Gibby in our community saw this performed in 2010 at the Conference Center and felt very strongly that this needed to be brought to our community. It not only strengthens the cultural arts in our area and allows a venue for personal talent to flourish, but it deepens our knowledge of Jesus Christ and our personal understanding of his life and mission, no matter to what denomination one belongs,” explains producer, Shara Young of Saratoga Springs. “The vision is that this production will continue to grow in scope and size and that all faiths and denominations will continue to be represented in soloists, orchestra, choir and especially in leadership positions of the production.” This year the production will be held on Easter Weekend, Friday, April 18th and Saturday, April 19th from 7:00pm-8:30pm at West Lake High School Auditorium. No admission or tickets are required. An art gallery featuring portraits and paintings of Christ’s life will be displayed from 6pm to 7pm on Friday & Saturday. Thursday, April 17th at 7:00 pm is a full concert dress rehearsal, open to the public, and is an ideal setting for young families to bring their smaller children who would not normally sit through a full 1 hour 20 minute production. They can help their children experience the cultural arts of music in a live performance setting and feel of the message, while being able to respectfully move in and out of the auditorium as needed. “This is an ideal setting to bring anyone who wants to know more about Jesus Christ or strengthen their conviction of him.” It is envisioned that the Lamb of God will be performed each year as a gift to our community and bring to life the Easter message. Make this a new holiday tradition to draw closer to Jesus Christ. For updated concert information or to experience the music of Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God, visit SaratogaSpringsEasterChorus.blogspot.com. Community Calendar/Classifieds: Lamb of God Rob Gardner’s sacred musical Fri-Sat, April 18th–19th 7:00pm West Lake High Auditorium, Gallery 6pm-7pm
A new Easter tradition in our communities of Rob Gardner’s sacred musical masterpiece: Lamb of God
talented orchestra, brass & percussion. The message inspires hope and encouragement, conviction and healing. Those who came last year without knowing exactly what to expect, were so moved and filled with hope, that they returned the following night with loved ones and friends, saying, “I had to bring them to hear this message. They needed to feel the hope, comfort and inner resolve that we felt from it.” One said on the last night, “Oh, I wish my mom could have heard this--this would have been such a comfort to her. I had no idea I was going to feel this way or what this was going to be, but now I wish I had every single person in my family here with me to experience this.” While only in its second year, the choir has grown from 60 members and 4 instruments, piano & organ to 100 members and full symphonic orchestra. Because of its size, the Chorus needed to find a new venue to perform, and is grateful for the great administration at West Lake High School to allow them to perform in their beautiful, state-of-the-art
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Saturday from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. However, with the new hours comes new need. The library was established using volunteers during the recession. While the
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The Saratoga Springs Library has grown substantially over the last three years. From materials to availability, it is always improving. As of January 1st, the library nearly doubled its hours of operation. It is now open 38 hours a week: Monday thru Thursday from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM and
Shed Antler Hunting 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. Shed antler hunting has become a popular sport in our state, and it can be quite profitable as well. Every year, deer, elk, and moose across the state lose their antlers in the late winter and begin growing a new set in the spring. Most of these antlers are dropped between late January and March. The antlers will begin to itch on the head of the animal and he will look for trees, especially oak brush, to rub the itch away. The bud portion of the antler will break free from the skull plate and the antler will fall off. Most of the time, they will only lose one antler at a time, but sometimes, if you are lucky you can find a complete set. Anyone can collect shed antlers in Utah, provided they follow the guidelines set forth by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR). If you collect sheds between February and April, you must complete an online course found at wildlife.utah.gov; search for shed antlers in the search box at the top. Print your completion certificate and carry that with you as you go off to find sheds. Children do not need to complete the course. The course is necessary because wildlife is oftentimes stressed from the hard winter and little feed and the UDWR wants to make sure that the wildlife is not stressed more than they already have been. Also, the habitat is often saturated with water this time of year and can be damaged quite easily. If you want to venture out after April you will not need to complete the course, but the antlers will have been sitting in the sun and lost a lot of their color, making them less valuable for prospective buyers. One rule that needs to be mentioned: if you find a dead animal with antlers on its head, it is illegal for you to pick those up and you must report them to the UDWR. They will likely investigate, especially if it is of trophy quality, to ensure that no foul play was involved. They may choose to give you the rack after they have
city has provided financial support for materials, facilities and basic staffing, volunteers are needed to help make it all work. The new hours require 20 additional volunteers to pick up two hour shifts once a week. Currently the library is still searching for 12 shifts to be investigated. You do not want to pick them up and be charged with a poaching violation. At the least, you will probably receive a citation and be allowed to contribute over an hundred dollars to the state of Utah for not following the rules. The difficulty in finding sheds is not in seeing them, but covering enough terrain to find them. You can increase your chances by finding areas ahead of time that hold a lot of wintering wildlife. These areas are often down low, just above the valley on the benches, and most often on south facing slopes where the snow is not so deep. Areas with a lot of oak and juniper trees are a great place to start. When you have a chosen location, walk in a grid-like pattern and pay attention to scrape marks on trees and anything that reflects in the sunlight. I have found that a good pair of binoculars is helpful in scanning the areas ahead of me. This can be a great family activity and a way to enjoy some of our beautiful Utah spring weather. If you become serious about shed hunting, you can increase your odds dramatically by training a dog to find shed antlers. Almost any retriever or shepherd dog will work well in finding sheds. There are a lot of online guides on how to train your dogs. I find it best to play fetch and hide-and-seek with the dogs and rewarding them when they bring back horns. This way it becomes a game to them and they will want to do it. With everything you train your dog to do, repetition and diligence is the key. A good trained shed dog will find more antlers for you than you ever could. Dogs are able to smell the bur of the antler from great distances and retrieve them for you. The current market price for shed antlers is $11.00 per pound for brown (non-sun bleached) antlers and as high as $14.00 for large elk and moose antlers. If you find a matching set of sheds, those can be worth a lot more depending on the size. A large set of elk sheds can be worth in the thousands to the right buyer. They will take the sheds to a taxidermist and have them mounted on a cape from another animal for a trophy mount to hang on the wall. Many medium sized and single sheds are used to make furniture and chandeliers. Moose antlers are used to carve art into and are prized by artists. Small antler sheds are sold for dog chews and are said to be the best and longest lasting dog chews on the market. The best thing about shed hunting is that the animals are not harmed in any way. Shed auctions can be found all over; look online in your area and you will find them. Stay safe and have fun, this may turn in to a yearly family addiction!
Saturday, March 8, 2014 filled. The most needed time is from 3:00-7:00 PM Monday thru Thursday and Saturday mornings 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. March 20th will mark the third anniversary of the library. This means the library will be able to start the process of becoming a member of the North Utah County Libraries Cooperative. Patrons will then be able to use the Eagle Mountain and Lehi libraries (along with other libraries) for a discounted Non-Resident Card Fee. Eventually, when the library is large enough, there will be no fee at all. The library is a great resource for reading programs and activities for children. On March 1st the library will be kicking off In-andOut Burger’s “Cover to Cover” reading program. For reading
five library books between March 1and April 12, kids ages 5-12 become eligible to receive an In-and-Out certificate good for a hamburger or cheeseburger. In addition, these programs run weekly: Wiggle Worms: Wednesday at 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM in the library for children 12 months
to 3 years. Only 15 minutes long, includes songs, stories, bubbles and a brief activity. Story Hour: Tuesday 10:00 AM
and 10:45 AM in the City Council Chambers for children 3 to 5 years old. Approximately 30 minutes long. Rattle & Shake: Monday and Thursday at 11:00 AM in the library for children 2 to 5 years old. A music and motion story hour to develop listening and social skills. NEW! Bilingual Story Hour: Monday 6:00 PM in the library for children 3 to 12 years old. Imagination Station: Thursday 4:00 PM in the library for schoolaged children. This program focuses on a specific educational topic each week. More information on library events and volunteer opportunities can be found at www.saratogaspringslibrary.blogspot.com or call (801)766-6513.
Polar Plunge Kara Traveller Staff Writer The Saratoga Springs City Marina was “freezin’ for a reason” on Saturday, February 22. Approximately 230 people braved the cold water for a good cause in the sixth annual Polar Plunge. Participants donned everything from costumes to swimsuits while jumping in the frigid water, all in an effort to raise money and awareness for the Utah Special Olympics. This was the most successful year to date, with $35,000 raised. The warm weather was a concern before the event but, with slight modifications, the event went smoothly. “The warm weather was nice, but the
warm weather leading up to the event caused some melting and cracks, so part way through we had to plunge from the dock, but there really wasn’t a problem,” explained Sergeant Edwin Christensen of the Saratoga Springs Police Department. The SSPD organizes and hosts the event each year. It is an opportunity to be involved with the community and raise awareness for the Special Olympics. 100% of the money raised will go to support Utah’s athletes. The funds help athletes with the Utah Special Olympics by providing them with year round sports training. The reasons people participated varied, but the consensus was to support a good cause. Jumper
Amanda Patten wanted to jump because of her work at a West Jordan care center. “It’s really out of love and support,” she said. 11 year-old Jaden Brownlee jumped alone last year, but this year he raised $500, prompting several family members to join him. “I told Jaden if he raised $500 I would jump. He did, so I’m jumpin’,” explained his mom, Kelli. Christensen was happy to see an increase in participants. “The first year we did this event we had 60 plungers, this year it was 230.” Victor Meier, who helped run the event, is already looking ahead, “We definitely plan on having another one next year, so we hope to see you there!”
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The Youth Council was created to provide an opportunity for the youth in our community to learn about and participate in local government. The Youth Council organizes and takes part in service projects and community events. Students in grades 9-12 who reside or attend school in Eagle Mountain, Cedar Fort or Fairfield are eligible to participate in the Youth Council. Meetings: Youth Council meetings are generally held the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. Please check the events calendar for more specific meeting information.
1st Annual Small Business Kick-off
A successful start-up business owner, Ryan Kohler shares valuable business strategies and
tips that helped his business expand from the basement to being one of the larger employers in Eagle Mountain City. In our next meeting you will learn how you should be using social media to promote your business, and what “being relevant” even means. We’re talking specifics, so come
Reactions to Ridley’s Family Market By Danielle Palmer Staff Writer The new Ridley’s grocery store has maintained a steady flow of customers since its opening in January. Customers may be more accustomed to wider aisles in the nearby department stores, but many are simply happy to have a local shopping location. Residents also got more than expected from the grocery store: Many are raving about the Starbucks that came with the store, as well as the Ace Hardware and the upstairs Thunder Lounge where customers can eat-in. LeAnne Johnson said she is excited to do the majority of her shopping at the local store. “I love the hometown feel of a grocery store. Yes, some of their items may be higher priced than other stores, but for the most part I am still paying the same amount in groceries each week.” Ridley’s offers great Wednesday coupon deals, sales, and exclusive Facebook offers, as well as rewards points. In his thirty years business experience, Store Manager Barry Johnson has never seen a better rewards program than what Ridley’s offers. According to him, Ridley’s also donates more as a
prepared to talk about your business and who your customer base is. Ryan Kohler’s web optimization expertise transformed his company ApplicantPro from a one-man operation in his basement to being one of the largest non-government employer in Eagle Mountain – all within a
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whole to outside organizations like schools than other stores, and the money goes directly to them. Local support was demonstrated to Amy Roberts when the store provided a great deal on 68 dozen fresh donuts for the Mountain Trails Elementary Dudes and Donuts event.These handmade-fromscratch donuts have earned much praise from customers. Christina Bicknell also praised the bakery’s cake decorator. “All my cakes will come from Ridley’s,” she said, after she got a special birthday cake there for her daughter. She said they had decorated it using only an example picture and no kit. Jessica Richardson had praise for Ridley’s gluten-free varieties, stating an out-of-town friend actually drives to Ridley’s because she can’t find these items elsewhere. “I’ve also found products I’ve been searching for in lots of stores for years that I thought were discontinued,” Richardson added. As customer service is their first priority, Ridley’s has a suggestion box for any suggested improvements. Overall, the store is what residents have long been asking for. Residents are excited to support local businesses and see Ridley’s as a pivotal milestone for our city.
short three year period. His success with ApplicantPro helps propel Eagle Mountain’s business economy forward and he’s excited to share some of his most valuable tips with other business owners in the community to further this expansion. Join Ryan as he guides you and other key busi-
ness influencers to maximizing your company’s unique potential. Light refreshments will be served. Tuesday March12, 2014 Time: 6:00pm - 7:15pmLocation: 3688 E Campus Dr, Eagle Mountain, UT 84005
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Introducing Miss Saratoga
Kara Traveller Staff Writer
A new Miss Saratoga Springs was recently crowned at the city’s scholarship pageant. The Civic Events Committee started the pageant five years ago. Darcey Williams has been involved since the beginning and is still the director five years later. “I thought this was a chance to give young women in our community an opportunity to serve and in return earn scholarship money,” said Williams. The Saratoga Springs Pageant is different from other pageants in the state. It is not affiliated with the Miss USA or Miss America pageant in any way. This gives Williams more freedom in how she wants to run the pageant. One main reason for remaining independent is cost. To be a part of the Miss America franchise, cities can pay thousands of dollars in fees. Saratoga Springs wanted instead to use that money for the girls. In just four years, the pageant has given almost $16,000 in scholarships and prizes. Another advantage of not being tied to state or national pageants is the ability to set an original agenda. The local pageant fol-
lows the same scoring ideas and format as their counterparts, but there is also the opportunity to do some things different. “This pageant is different, in that we don’t have a swim suit competition. We have a fitness routine where the contestants show what they do to stay physically fit. We have truly prided ourselves on a pageant that is wholesome and family friendly to showcase the talented and smart young women we have in the community,” explained Williams. In addition to the fitness routine the young women showcase a talent, which is the highest scoring event. There is also an evening gown competition and an on-stage Q&A. The pageant focuses on community and service. During their reign, pageant royalty is expect-
ed to complete a 10-hour service project to benefit the city. They also make many special appearances at city events throughout the year. This year, 10 ladies competed for the Miss Saratoga Springs
Graham, daughter of William Graham and Carolyn Webster; Annalece Weber, daughter of David and Leslie Weber; Aubrey Jorgensen, daughter of Doug and Kelly Jorgensen; Janelle Harley, daughter of Kevin Har-
title: Danielle Maniquez, daughter of Mel and Eva Maniquez; Tanicca Dawn Taylor, daughter of Glen and Tonya Taylor; Emily Ana Riboldi, daughter of Pablo and Heidi Riboldi; Diane
ley and Charlene Harley; Megan Sherman, daughter of Jeff and Roberta Sherman; Amelia Brinn Johnson, daughter of Brad and Loli Johnson and Ryan and Jocelyn Gleason; and Karly Ruth
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Calder, daughter of Kristin and the late Duane Calder. Angie Larsen, former Channel 4 News anchor and host of Good Things Utah, was the emcee for the evening. The judges included Brittany Wiscombe Tate, Channel 2 news reporter; two local attorneys, William Jeffs and Scott Preston; Former Miss Payson Lauren Gruwell; Miss UVU; Miss Utah County; and Jill Henderson, a trained dancer who competed with BYU’s Ballroom Dance team. Tanicca Taylor was crowned Miss Saratoga Springs. Tanicca is currently attending Utah Valley University and would like to seek a degree in Anthropology. She has been on the Dean’s List and is a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society. She was UVU Student Ambassador to China as well as a member of the nationally ranked UVU Ballroom Tour Team. Her future goals include earning four Bachelor degrees by the time she is 26 and a PhD by 30. She would like to be a profiler for the FBI and teach at a university. For her service project, she would like to bring her love of ballroom to the youth of our community and help them build skills and confidence that they can carry throughout their life.
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EM City Council Meeting 2.18.2014 Danielle Palmer Staff Writer The majority of people attending Eagle Mountain’s City Council meeting on February 18 came to contribute to discussions relating to Pony Express Days, mainly the 2014 PRCA Rodeo. Mayor Christopher Pengra announced upcoming events and congratulated Noelle Pikus-Pace for her Silver Medal. He acknowledged Sergeant Cory Wride and asked that the public keep his family in our prayers. Public Comments Nikki Wickman commented on the possible traffic light installation, stating that the city’s road quality should be highest priority, and that adding a traffic light and resurfacing is not enough. The roads need replacing completely. Mayor Pengra clarified that the funds for the traffic light are not legally transferrable to fix existing infrastructure. Justin Loera, from the Economic
The Crossroads Journal Development Board, supported obtaining a government loan to build office space. He requested councilmember’s opinions. CM Bradley said it went against his principles to take out big government loans. CM Westmoreland compared this loan to using student loans for higher education. It would not be prudent to pursue nothing just to avoid loans. CM Ireland felt it hypocritical to be critical of federal government while reaching out from under them, so he would oppose it. CM Burnham felt that providing one entity to have a leg up would be unfair to other businesses. CM Steinkopf was in favor of the incubator program, but agreed with Burnham. Loera added it would be worthwhile long-term as a cost benefit to provide more office space for businesses in the community. Wendy Bagley said she loved the changes on Pony Express Days, and appreciated efforts for a cemetery. She dreams to one day move her stillborn son from the American Fork plot to Eagle Mountain. Residents petitioned allowance
for the burial of Lavar Thompson in Eagle Mountain. Jen Morrison voiced her opposition to rodeos because of the fear and stress the animals endure. Kyle Bond assured the rodeo stock in Eagle Mountain is treated very well and kept safe, and urged for the council to consider allowing the rodeo committee a chance to plan a successful rodeo. More comments were made about the PRCA Rodeo. See more details on each of these subjects in other Crossroads articles. Council Member Comments City council members thanked those attending. CM Burnham added she would volunteer to help rodeo efforts. CM Ireland encouraged residents to watch Pikus-Pace’s final run. CM Westmoreland told residents not to hesitate to express opinions, and added Pikus-Pace had procured a concussion from practice, but competed anyway to obtain her silver medal. CM Bradley relayed that Sgt. Wride’s funeral signified amazing, impressive
Integrated Timing and Control System for Ranches and Pony Express Parkways Danielle Palmer Staff Writer
Ever notice water running down the road from sprinklers, particularly along Pony Express and Ranches Parkways? Ever wonder why the city waters the pavement? Ever notice the sprinklers still running during or directly after a big rainstorm? In the past, there have been quite a few public comments in Eagle Mountain city council meetings on this subject. Residents have asked why timers aren’t better regulated and why so much water seems to be wasted to maintain a tiny plot of grass in the median. The city council
has been trying to work with the Ranches HOA on this subject, but it has been an ongoing problem.
At the February 18 city council work session, a proposed solution to these irrigation problems was presented. The proposal is for an integrated timing and irrigation control system that may save water as well as wear and tear on the roads along Ranches and Pony Express Parkways. Christ Trusty, EM Public Works Director, explained more about the proposal: “The irrigation system consists of over 450 valves and 200 battery operated controllers and splices throughout, which creates a fairly inefficient system when
trying to make adjustments to it. What was presented . . . was a remote master control system and installation of a two-wire irrigation control. This would allow the city to remotely monitor, program, and adjust the irrigation system. If rain was expected, we could turn the entire system off and then back on afterward in just a few minutes time. We could set the system to run for shorter durations multiple times rather than running for a longer time at once, creating runoff. The amounts would be much more efficiently adjusted seasonally.” According to Trusty, the project will be broken into six phases, costing $18,000 to $65,000 each, with a total project cost of $252,000. The majority of the cost will be for the controller and communications included in the first phase. City staff will submit the first phase to the budget committee soon, and if approved there, will move to the city council for approval. If you want to learn more about this proposal, contact city officials.
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communities. Proclamation and Consent Agenda Approval Mayor Pengra issued a Proclamation deeming February 24-March 1st Non-Traditional Student Week for 2014. Governor Herbert and Utah schools have a goal for 66% of Utahns aged 20-64 to receive a degree by the year 2020. The Consent Agenda was approved by unanimous vote. Agenda Items Motion to consider the 2014 PRCA Rodeo and to manage possible funds was discussed. Jason Walker presented recommended changes for Pony Express Days, where major cuts were made, including the concert and demolition derby, and a change in the dates to June 3-7. They also plan to scatter some events throughout the summer, and cater more to city residents rather than from outside the city. The cost breakdown, not including any possible revenue, is estimated at $23,450. CM Burnham wanted to double-check conflicts with other
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city events. They had further discussion about possibilities concerning a 2014 PRCA Rodeo. The city is legally bound to pay $64k toward the stock fees. On this item, a motion by CM Ireland passed 4-1 to allow rodeo supporters to move forward. CM Bradley voted no. A more specific proposal is anticipated at the next council meeting. For further details, about this discussion, see other Crossroads articles on this issue. The council then unanimously passed a Resolution to adopt the city Storm Water Management Program (SWMP), to be submitted to the Utah Division of Water Quality (DWQ) as part of the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) Annual Report. They also unanimously passed an Agreement for electric service to existing customers as of June 15, 2013, within a municipal boundary, per legislation requirement. The meeting was then adjourned. Please visit the city website for more details, or watch the meeting in its entirety on the city’s YouTube channel.
Hope Week
Kara Traveller Staff Writer
Social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, have changed the face of bullying. As the public becomes more aware of these issues, schools are trying to find ways to make things better. Eight years ago, Provo School District implemented a program to address bullying and
suicide prevention. Due to the success seen in the Provo School District, Westlake High School decided to introduce the program there. The Hope Squad was formed and a group of 40 students were selected, by their peers, as people who were easy to talk to and someone they would turn to in a crisis. These students then received four weeks of training to become better prepared to deal with the needs of their friends at school. The Hope Squad is made up of all different types of students and members are only required to be the sort of person the students feel comfortable talking to. Westlake counselor Erin Davis heads up the program for the school. “We train them on what to do when students come
to them in crisis; they have a list of crisis numbers. They learn to ask certain questions and, more importantly, they are the eyes and ears of the school through halls and Facebook and Twitter.” During the first week in February, Westlake held Hope Week as a way to introduce the student body to the Hope Squad as well as put a spotlight on suicide and bully prevention. Hope Week involved a “heart
attack” on the school, where 2,000 positive thoughts, written on paper hearts, plastered the halls of the school. There was also the wall of hope—a large brick wall covered in inspirational and positive thoughts from students. “The students loved the positive messages that were shared,” said Davis. Another activity involved covering all the mirrors in the school with paper, with the words “It’s on the inside that counts” written on it. There were also pass along cards to be handed out by students to peers they maybe don’t talk to as often. Positive music was played over the intercom between classes. Davis feels the week was a success and would like to see it grow even more.
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