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TheCrossroadsJournal.net CONNECTING EAGLE MOUNTAIN, SARATOGA SPRINGS AND THE CEDAR VALLEY Vol 014 No 08
The Crossroads Journal has been accepted by the Utah Press Association Lamb of God Production Brought Whole Community Together By: Erin McClellan Staff Writer Last Thursday through Saturday nights were brightened with the Easter spirit and heavenly music for the second year in a row as the Saratoga Springs Easter Choir performed The Lamb of God to a full house at Westlake High School. The multi-denominational 100 voice chorus, full orchestra and fourteen soloists had been practicing weekly since January and their efforts did exactly what organizer Ken Gibby had hoped – to “give all the glory to God.” “The combined shared talents were incredible,” said Carl Lambson, a Saratoga Springs
father of four who attended Saturday night’s performance. “It was fantastic. A perfect way for families and our community to celebrate and reflect on Christ.” “Darroll and Shara Young, who were the producers, and all of the volunteers were so gracious and encouraging,” said Jacob Ong, a choir member whose 12-yearold son Ephraim played the violin in the orchestra. “There were many small and large miracles that made the event possible— performers were strengthened physically and emotionally and we found additional cellists at the last minute. One of the performers also shared that both his birth mother and his adopted mother were able to attend the same performance, which was a witness of the healing power of the Atonement. I am grateful that many people were able to think of the Savior and feel of His love.” “I felt like I really wanted to re-
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connect with my Savior and I had been earnestly praying for a way to really feel the spirit of Easter,” said Arin Rohrbach, a Saratoga Springs mother of four, who sang in the choir. “The songs just
ity to carry out the policies and programs established by the City reach you in a way that words alone cannot, and once the orchestra, soloists and choir were all together it was a powerful experience. I think every one of the performers tried to just focus on the music until the end, before we just burst into tears. It’s hard not to feel something when you realize who you are singing about. I will definitely be participating next year.” The production was composed by Rob Gardner and conducted by Carl Dastrup. Featured artists in the multi-media presentation were Mike Malm and Adam Abram. Photographer Jessica
Birrell shot the event and painted the sets. Local businesses and dozens of behind-the-scenes professionals donated endless hours and many resources to make it happen. For more information or to get involved next year, visit www.SaratogaSpringsEasterChorus.blogspot.com or like their page on Facebook under Saratoga Springs Easter Chorus.
By: Erin McClellan Staff Writer Michael McOmber is in his second term on the Saratoga Springs City Council. “I take it very seriously to work in the community, to create the kind of place we all dreamed about living in,” said McOmber. “The kinds of neighborhoods we saw on TV—idealistic—like in Leave it to Beaver, where it’s safe to let your kids play three or four houses down. That’s what I’m hoping we can build here.” “When I ran for office the first time, my goal was to make Saratoga Springs the envy of Utah,” said McOmber. He believes he’s met that goal. “Our city was just rated the #1 mid-size city in Utah by a third-party agency. We’re also the fastest growing city in Utah County and #1 for water quality.”
Council and to organize and direct the management of the executive affairs of the City in a manner consistent with municipal ordinances. In addition to these and other responsibilities, the Administrator is to submit to the City Council such plans, programs, reports and recommendations that, in his judgment, will accomplish the purposes of good government within Eagle Mountain. Ifo Pili has been with Eagle Mountain City since 2006 and is the city administrator. His previous position with the city was as assistant city administrator/economic development director.
Born and raised in American Samoa, Mr. Pili is the youngest of seven children. He moved to
Utah in 1994 and later attended Brigham Young University. A defensive lineman for the BYU football team, Mr. Pili played in the National Football League after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in 2004. In 2005, he was part of the Philadelphia Eagles team that played in Superbowl XXXIX. Following his career in the NFL, Mr. Pili returned to BYU and earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Married to Jenny Patterson Pili, the couple has six children. A family man, Mr. Pili likes to spend time with his wife and play with his kids when he is not working. Mr. Pili feels the people of Eagle Mountain make it a special place to be. http://www.emcity.org
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“There’s growth and then there’s good growth,” he said. “If we all stay involved—from residents to city council members—we’ll continue to see good growth. Getting involved is the key. Whatever you can do, whether it’s volunteering an hour a week at the library or the Arts Council or the Splash Days— there’s a lot we can accomplish together.” McOmber grew up in Fremont, California, and Lake Oswego, Oregon. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from BYU in Political Science and his Master’s Degree from the University of Phoenix in Business and Marketing. “I didn’t think I’d get into politics at so young an age,” McOmber said. “But I work from home which allows me to be more available and go to meetings during the day.” He works for a French company called Atos as the Customer Experience Director for North America. “I’m also big into Scouting,” he said. “I’m an Eagle Scout and have worked with the Boy Scouts most of my life. I represent the City Council in our district. I love working with the scouts and the work they do directly affects our city.” He’s most proud of the work
he’s done to bring the community together. He hopes to see residents identify themselves as from Saratoga Springs in general, not just from one particular subdivision. “Through regional parks—particularly Neptune Park—and the library and the Literacy Center, we’ve brought people together,” he said. “That’s why I gave a big push to the Saratoga Springs signs—the ones that light up at night. We’re hoping to remind people—residents and visitors both—that we’re a unified city.” “We will also be naming the parks and having residents propose and vote on those names, starting this Fall,” McOmber said. “Each park is the whole city’s park, not just each neighborhood’s.” “We’re also working on a city amphitheater in Fox Hollow, in the south part of the city,” Michael said. “We worked with the developer and instead of removing mounds of dirt, we’re expanding the park that was planned there to encompass this outdoor venue that will hold about 300 people.” “I really believe the private sector can do a lot to build up our city and when the private and public work together, amazing things can happen. I’d love to see more of that happening
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Three Concepts in Landscape Design By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer If you are considering a yard makeover or are designing your yard for the first time, keeping the following three concepts in mind will help you on your way. Although there are numerous principles to apply in landscape design, there are three that I am particularly passionate about: creating balance, using color, and finding a focal point. Balance can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. Symmetrical balance in landscaping is easy to spot—one side of a planter bed or walkway looks just like the other side. Symmetry creates a more formal landscape and often includes materials that are neatly rounded (or trimmed) and are consistent in form and growth habit. Asymmetrical balance is more difficult to describe. As USU Extension Agent and Landscape Designer JayDee Gunnell states, asymmetrical balance “just looks good.” Sometimes this means a large tree is balanced by a group of shrubs. Or, it could mean a mixed planter bed unified with a repeated planting of one shrub to tie things together. Balance can also be achieved
with the repetition of a certain color or texture in a bed. When considering color, keep in mind that warm colors like orange, red, and yellow create a different effect than cool colors (greens, blues, and pastels). Gunnel reports that warm colors tend to make spaces seem smaller while cool colors enlarge a space and add a calming effect. Colors can also play off one another. Gunnel encourages gardeners to use complementary colors (i.e., yellow and purple) to make colors “pop” or to use analogous colors (i.e., reds and pinks) to create a blending effect. When planning areas in your yard, don’t forget to have focal points. Where do you want the eye to go? A focal point can be anything living or nonliving: a specimen tree or shrub, a sitting area, a large flower pot, or your front door. The eyes can be guided by pathways, repetitive plantings, and pleasing shapes and colors. Jennifer Klingonsmith is a landscape designer and coach in the Saratoga Springs/Eagle Mountain area. She specializes in plant and tree selection and teaching gardening success. Find more information on her blog: saratogablooms.blogspot.
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New Concept Plan for Green Springs gets nod from
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By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer Twelve acres of some of the more controversial land in Saratoga Springs is again moving through the development approval process. The new proposed concept plan is a low-density, single-family residential development. The proposed Green Springs development was the catalyst that put Propositions 3 and 6 on the ballot last November. In 2012, Developer Capitol Assets requested and was granted a zone change from an R-3 PUD (low-density Planned Unit Development) to an R-6 PUD(medium-density residential). Nearby residents argued against Capitol Assets’ right to that density and petitioned for a referendum on the issue. The group also created a proposition limiting the percentage of high-density hous-
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ing in Saratoga Springs. Both measures passed last November. Later that same month, the City Council voted to repeal the R-6 zone change and it reverted to an R-3 PUD. Four months later, Capitol Assets presented the planning commission with an R-3 PUD containing 40 single-family homes. Lot sizes range from 10,000 to almost 13,000 square feet. City staff reported that the developer offered little open space for his project, just a few small detention basins. However, at the time when a master development agreement was signed for the land, developers were allowed to count the adjoining Talon’s Cove Golf Course as part of their open space. It was also noted that Capitol Assets was currently working on an agreement with the golf course to improve some of its rough areas with native grasses. When developers present a
concept plan, no formal vote is taken; the developer is only seeking feedback. Council members reacted positively to the new plan. Councilman Michael McOmber (who lives near the proposed development) liked how the new plan reduced the housing units from 77 to 40. He thought it was a great accomplishment. His final comment to Capitol Assets was that it consider changing the development’s name, noting its past history. Councilman Bud Poduska thought it ironic that the concept plan was being presented on April Fool’s Day. Other council members echoed their approval of the plan and expressed relief that the whole ordeal could be coming to a conclusion. A noticed public hearing will be held for the development when a formal site plan is submitted to the city.
April 26 - May 10, 2014 By Matt Schauerhamer Staff Writer Wal-Mart – Always Low Prices… on cars? On March 30, officers responded to a report of a vehicle stolen from Wal-mart. The suspects stole an employee’s vehicle, a black Honda Accord, while he was inside at work. Video surveillance showed the suspect possibly arrived in a black Chevrolet Aveo or similar hatchback style vehicle. The vehicle was later discovered abandoned in Kearns missing several power tools and other construction equipment that had been left inside it. If anyone has any information regarding suspects in this vehicle theft, please contact the Saratoga Springs Police Department. DUI – In Someone Else’s Ride Officers responded to a traffic accident and arrested a suspect for DUI, vehicle theft, possesBy Erin McClellan Staff Writer “What do you want to do tonight?” It’s a question asked of significant others everywhere— at any age. But when you live in Saratoga Springs or Eagle Mountain, it can be difficult to come up with new things to do that aren’t a long drive away. It’s a perennial dilemma for all. The Crossroads Journal sat down with two young Saratoga Springs couples to weigh in on the topic. Two sisters, Alyssa and Maryssa Fusselman, 18 and 16,
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sion of marijuana, and leaving the scene of an accident. The suspect was in a vehicle involved in a traffic accident. . . It just wasn’t his vehicle. He saw it parked on the side of the road when he was walking home in an intoxicated state and figured, “This will get me home better than my feet!” The vehicle’s keys were on the front seat and the suspect stole the vehicle. After being involved in a traffic accident and leaving the scene, he was located and placed under arrest. He was very intoxicated and in possession of marijuana. He was booked into Utah County Jail for his charges, adding to an already long criminal history. The Saratoga Springs Police Department would like to remind
people to call for a taxi before they resort to stealing a vehicle and driving intoxicated. Vehicles Aren’t Just Good For Stealing A male was physically assaulted in a vehicle by his wife, who was driving. He attempted to leave the situation by jumping out of the vehicle. Undeterred by his attempt to escape her aggression, the wife aimed the vehicle at her fleeing husband and attempted to run him over. An off-duty Saratoga Springs police officer witnessed the incident and rushed to help. Four children were present in the vehicle during the incident. The suspect was booked in Utah County Jail for charges of Domestic Violence related Assault and Aggravated Assault and
Reckless Endangerment of the children. The Saratoga Springs Police Department would like to remind people that disagreements are normal. Trying to run over a spouse is excessive and illegal.
“High”er Education A Saratoga Springs Police Officer pulled a vehicle over at Westlake High School. An intoxicated juvenile was in a vehicle with an adult. The driver said he was taking the juvenile home. The juvenile’s parents were called. The
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are dating two brothers, Carter and Tyler Mitchell, 21 and 17, respectively. “We still do official dates out, but there’s a lot of just hanging around too,” said Alyssa, who just got engaged to Carter. “Two weeks and three days ago, I proposed while on a hiking date,” said Carter, “but who’s counting?” They’ll be married in the Logan Temple in 94 days,” said Alyssa, “on July 19th. I did the math.” Several fun dates lead to this engagement, including the one on which her younger sister and his younger brother set them up. They saw Frozen at a local theater. “We wanted another couple to do stuff with,” said Maryssa. “So we set them up, and this is what happened.” “Yeah, you should pay us,” said Tyler, Carter’s youngest brother. “You should take us to Rodizio Grill or something!” “Let me work for four weeks to save up for that,” joked Carter, who recently returned from an LDS mission to Korea. He is saving for his soon-to-be married life. Where money is tight, creativity is often required. “Yeah, you need some cheap, fun [dates] that don’t consist of watching Prison Break at home on TV,” said Maryssa. “We made sushi once, at home, for a date,” said Alyssa, as Carter chimed in. “We still need to make Korean food like we talked about.” Then on cue, his younger brother Tyler argued with him about the authenticity and quality of the nearby Asian buffets. Having lived in Korea, Carter won, declaring his recipes from his Asian friends as “way better.” And then the date-night brainstorming began. “Well, we went gnome-counting at Thanksgiving Point recently, at the Dinosaur museum,” said Maryssa. “If you find them all they put your name and picture on the wall. It was really fun. We found twelve.” “One time we put our giant
bean bags in the back of the truck and drove up the trails behind our houses and watched a movie on our laptop,” said Alyssa. “It was really cool.” “We’ve reenacted the TV show ‘Chopped’ a few times,” said Maryssa. “You have to make a meal out of three random ingredients.” “The zucchini was OK,” said Tyler. “But the eggplant was nasty! That was a bad idea.” “We went to DI [Deseret Industries] in American Fork,” said Maryssa. “And picked out ugly clothes for each other to wear for the night. That was a good one. We went as a big group. It was hilarious.” “Yeah, we like to go on group dates to distribute the driving [among] people to save on gas,” said Tyler. “That saves us a lot of money, living out here.” “We like to watch movies and go out to eat,” said Lynell Fussel-
around the neighborhood asking to trade up for something bigger or better. Someone once let our friends borrow a car so they would win! And I heard stories that someone once brought back a whole family of people and won with that.” “Carter picked up Alyssa from work and had a picnic in his truck,” said Lynell. “I thought it was cute. He planned and packed the whole lunch and everything.” “We once played Mall Dares, where you have a list of crazy questions to ask people or things you have to do to strangers at the mall,” said Maryssa. “Like getting someone’s french fries or proposing to someone you don’t know. You get points for different things and the most points wins.” “Our best date was at the drivein theater in Taylorsville,” said Tyler. “It opens again in May.” “Another one to do anywhere is a camera swap contest,” said Al-
man, the girls’ “thirty-something” mom, and a teacher at Sage Hills Elementary in Saratoga Springs. “These kids don’t ever invite us to go out with them, but we invite them to go out with us! And they do.” Lynell and her husband Gary try to mix up their date nights, too. “We were on a roll for a while to see how many different temples we could go to around here. We got to five!” “Bigger and Better is a fun game to play as a group,” said Maryssa. “You start with something tiny like a paperclip and your group goes door-to-door
yssa. “Each couple has a camera and a car and they take pictures around town at certain places. Then they switch cameras and the other couple has to find the exact spot where they took the picture and retake the photo in the same position. It was really hard, but fun.” “There’s always BYU football and basketball games,” said Carter. “I plan to go to a lot more of those!” “There’s an app we used to use called Nifty Date Ideas,” said Alyssa. “And Pinterest and the Internet have tons of things we never thought of. You just have
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driver of the vehicle was under the influence of marijuana and in possession of marijuana. He was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, DUI, and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. It Makes Us Warm Inside, Though. Officers were patrolling the geothermal springs at Inlet Park in Saratoga Springs after park hours. The park was closed and cars were parked in its parking lot. When officers reached the hot springs, they found several intoxicated people consuming alcohol in public. They were issued citations for trespassing and consumption of alcohol in a public place. to get creative and not get in a rut. There are so many things to do.”
A Few Local Dating Ideas Hike the foothills Picnic at the boat harbor in Saratoga Springs Concert at the Eagle Mountain amphitheater Bike ride or walk along the Jordan River Trail Archery or shooting 4-Wheeling Volunteering at the library Frozen yogurt at Yogurt Bliss Ice hockey or water-skiing on Utah Lake One-on-one basketball at Neptune Park Rollerblading through the Ranches or any trails Ice Cream Shoppe in the Ranches Touring the Veteran’s Memorial at Camp Williams Thanksgiving Point Gardens and activities or classes Traverse Mountain Outlet Mall Camping Hide-and-Go-Seek in IKEA Bowling at Jack-and-Jill Lanes in Lehi Laser Tagging Paint-balling Taking a trial martial-arts class Playing at a park Tintic Goldminers Inn Bed & Breakfast in Eureka Little Sahara Sand Dunes in Eureka (west of Santaquin) Some Classic At-Home Games for Group Dates Mafia Murder in the Dark Chopped – 3 ingredient meal challenge Do You Love Your Neighbor? Making blanket forts (an SUU classic) Bigger & Better Further Away, But Worth the Drive Lagoon Seven Peaks Nickel Arcade in Orem Concert at USANA amphitheater Carriage ride at Temple Square Ropes course in Provo River rapids on the Provo River Provo/American Fork Canyon/Alpine Loop Mount Nebo Loop Art Museum – Springville or BYU Hogle Zoo Aquarium in Draper Lowe’s Extreme Air Sports in Provo Classic Fun Center Trafalga City Creek in Salt Lake City Sundance Resort
Snowbird tram ride or skiing Baseball game
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Princesses Among Us By Kara Traveller Staff Writer In 2012. Shelley Nordstrom’s daughter had a request. She wanted her mother to make princess costumes for she and her friends. Shelley, a talented seamstress, went to work producing lovely costumes. The costumes, the girls decided, were too nice to use for Halloween and an idea to use them to make someone else happy was born. This one act led to fulfilling a lifelong dream Nordstrom had of starting a charity. The first official event for the
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Princess Charity was a meet and greet at several stores in Fashion Place Mall. In return for their time and effort. the mall donated several hundred dollars in clothing and toys to the Princess Charity. That afternoon Diamond Limousine picked up the Charity Princesses and delivered the princesses and the toys to The Christmas Box House in Salt Lake City. The house is a place children go for a short stay during circumstances where they have been put in harm’s way. “To our surprise there were mostly boys at the home that day, We had to quickly change up our entertainment to accommodate 10 boys that did not like princesses! We danced with them and played games. By the end of the evening
they had changed their minds about Princesses and wanted us to stay,” explains Nordstrom. She says, “It was our first taste of bringing joy to someone and seeing the smiles and eagerness for happiness in their lives.” As word got around about this event, Jen Morgan contacted Nordstrom to help her with a wish she
dance. The little girl was thrilled; it gave her a break from dealing with the cruel reality of leukemia. This moment was very meaningful to Nordstrom. “It was an opportunity for us to be able to share this private moment with she and her family in such a personal and emotional time of her precious life,” she said.
was granting for a four year-old girl who had leukemia. The little girl wanted princesses! With the help of many volunteers a private event was arranged at her home to present her with gifts, songs and
Nordstrom has high hopes for Princess Charity. She believes much good can come from providing hope to families. Princess Charity is an official 501(c) (3) charity and can give a tax
A powerful wind blew through Utah On Tuesday April 22, blowing over one of the flag poles at The Eagle Mountain City Building
deductible receipt for donations over $250. It takes 6-8 hours to get ready for an event and many hours prior to an event, practicing songs and preparation. All people involved donate their time and talents. Princess Charity has limited their services to sponsor events (where individuals or businesses donate in return for their entertainment), with a minimum donation requirement. Charity events are limited to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Princess Charity is excited about their upcoming sponsor event on June 10, 2014. It is A CHARITY ROYAL BALL. The event includes an evening of dancing and mingling with several princes and princesses. It is for children ages 5 and up and a $25 donation is required. For more information, contact EmpowerYourself@PrincessCharity.com.
Believers of Christ from any faith are invited to attend a beautiful musical performance of Kenneth Cope’s Women at the Well on the Sunday following Easter. The musical depicts women from Christ’s life and their examples of faith and discipleship. Those participating and attending will not only include women, but men and children as well. The performance will be at the LDS Church building on 1330 Ira Hodges Scenic Pkwy in Eagle Mountain, UT. Come take part in this spiritually uplifting and enriching experience.
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Eagle Mountain City Council Meeting - Special Session, Budget Discussion Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 4:00 PM The City Council will meet in a special session to discuss the fiscal year 2014-2015 budget. No action will be taken in this meeting, discussion only.
Saturday, May 03, 2014 at 7:00 PM Frontier Middle School
Who will be crowned Miss EM 2014? Come support the great young women in our community competing in the Miss Eagle Mountain scholarship pageant. The pageant is affiliated with the Miss America organization and the winner will compete in the Miss Utah pageant. Tickets are $4
Eagle Mountain City Coucil Meeting
By Danielle Palmer Staff Writer
At the EM Council meeting, April 15th, Mayor Pengra announced information and upcoming events including the Spring Clean-Up through April 20th, with dumpsters available at the Public Works building. CM Westmoreland commented about problems with the dumpsters overflowing and Chris Trusty reported that pick-up times had been adjusted to better accommodate the loads. There should no longer be overflow issues. Burn permits are being issued and burning season runs until the end of May. There are different requirements this year. Woman of the Year Nominations are being accepted, and are due by April 22nd. The award will be presented at the Miss EM Pageant in May. Public comments consisted of Kendall Sanders, who addressed damages done to his driveway during waterwork maintenance, requesting a city representative to meet with him about its repair. Mr. Hunsaker also approached the Council asking for a more prompt response from City administrators, as he’d waited days to hear back. Marci Taylor from Lake Mountain Rd. had concerns about hazardous road conditions, as well as some problems with people partying near her property. CM Burnham requested updates on the cemetery progress and the
White Hills progress. She was concerned about dirt causing problems for visualization for the drivers on the road by the cemetery construction and advised they be aware of the wind during work. CM Ireland requested information about crosswalks for schools and traffic safety for school kids in this warmer weather. CM Bradley thanked the scouts for participating in the meeting’s flag ceremony. There was discussion on the development agreements within the consent agenda, and the items were removed before it was approved unanimously. The items were Gateway, Phase A, Plat 1 and Valley View South, Plat C. For the Gateway development, Scott Kirkland approached the Council to make sure the letter for dry utility bond amount wasn’t set within the agreement already but was open for future changes. He wanted to leave the bonds for another meeting. Jeremy Cook clarified they didn’t want to design utilities until it is approved so they can move forward with the project while designing the utilities. CM Bradley expressed regrets about causing developers to wait because of bureaucracy and wanted to find a way to make it easier for them to move forward without wasting time. CM Ireland motioned to approve subject to the inclusion of the landscape bond, and the motion passed unanimously. Discussion on the Valley View Development Agreement took place with concerns expressed
about the water tank. They spoke of trying to be reasonable for developers while also protecting the city. CM Burnham moved to approve the agreement as amended and the motion passed by unanimous vote. An agreement on the regular agenda was discussed, about the approval of the first amendment to the Power Sales Agreement between Utah Municipal Power Agency and Eagle Mountain City. In August 2012, the City entered into this agreement with UMPA for the purchase of electric capacity and certain energy requirements from UMPA. The Amendment extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2017 and provides for the assignability of the agreement by the City. CM Ireland asked about timing and Adam Ferre said it was an expensive contract and they wanted to make sure the cancellation period doesn’t take place. He recommended this action. CM Burnham pointed out the month needed to be changed from March to April. CM Bradley moved to approve with the effective date changed to April and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting then moved to a closed session for pending imminent litigation. To view or read about City Council meetings in their entirety or find out more about City issues, visit emcity.org or watch the videos posted to the City’s YouTube Channel.
Local Family Counselor Darren Gillespie By Kara Traveller Staff Writer Local family counselor Darren Gillespie has always loved psychology and trying to understand how the mind works. When he started working with adolescents and families, he seemed to have found his place in the business. Gillespie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in adolescent treatment. He is experienced in mental health diagnosis, assessment, and treatment and offers individual therapy, family therapy, and parenting consultation. Gillespie earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah in 2004 and completed his undergraduate work at Utah Valley University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science. Gillespie worked for over ten years with Wasatch Mental Health in a youth crisis residential center called Vantage Point, located in Provo, giving him years of experience. A year ago Gillespie decided it was time to open a private practice and chose Eagle Mountain, where he has lived with his wife and four children for the
Dusting off the ATV’s
By Matthew Pelton Staff Writer This time of year when the days are getting longer and warmer, I start looking towards the mountains trying to judge when they will open up the roads and trails to ATV’s. For my entire family there is not much that we enjoy doing as a family more than exploring trails on our 4-wheelers. We have so many wonderful trails and roads that can be explored that I think it might take a lifetime to see half of them. This is part of what I love so much about Utah, a ten minute drive from my house and I can ride for miles on my four-wheeler. I know some of you are thinking: “you can ride them in the winter too”. True, but you are limited by where and the type of riding you are able to do. We have a plow for one of our ATV’s and it sits equipped all winter long waiting for that snow day. My wife suits up and proceeds to plow half the town (I am sure the neighbors love it). When I get home from work, I fire up one of the other ATV’s and do doughnuts in the street until my hands feel like they’ll fall off. I tell my wife that it’s important, the machines need to be driven or they might break down during the summer. It’s just an excuse
to have fun but I am sure it is helping too. April comes and the anticipation kills me. I always end up going “out west” where the mud is plentiful and the trails are many. I have to save a little money to re-register all the toys (somehow, the registrations all fall in the same month). I do a complete once over of all my machines and even bribe the kids to wash them top to bottom. Now, I am ready and the waiting begins. There are several things you should check before you venture out for your first big ride of the year: Check your tires. Do they have enough air pressure? Tires tend to lose a little air after sitting all winter long. Are there cracks in the tires? This could lead to a blow out and you definitely don’t want that to happen on your first ride out. Is there fresh gas in the tank? Old gas can gum up and cause big problems with performance. Water can collect in tanks too and rob you of performance and leave you stranded. If you suspect either problem, it is best to drain the fuel and start over fresh. Check the oil, do you have enough and is it the correct color? Check
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past ten years. He feels living in this area makes him more attune to the needs of the youth in the community. “I understand the challenges and opportunities of raising a family in this area. There are things for teens to do and get involved in out here,” he explained. Gillespie recently had a state administered SHARP survey of Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs to evaluate the issues teens face by living in this area. “This survey showed that our area has a risk factor of depression in youth and low neighborhood attachment.” With these results and his experience with teens Gillespie is offering a free parenting seminar on May 8th from 7:00 - 8:00 PM at the Garden Near the Green (3700 E. Campus Dr. Suite # 100 Eagle Mountain). The seminar is open to the community and is designed for parents of teenagers. It is titled: 7 Principles of Raising Happy Teens. For more information about the seminar or Gillespie’s practice visit his website www.eaglemountaintherapy.com. He is also willing to answer therapy questions for free on his website or by email at eaglemountaintherapist@gmail.com.
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