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Saratoga Springs Financial Outlook Strong

By Jennifer Klingonsmith

City Council considers 2014-2015 Fiscal Year Budget Saratoga Springs Finance Manager Chelese Rawlings painted a rosy picture of city finances to the city council at the June 3 meeting. Rawlings summarized that the city expected to bring in an estimated $11.5 million in revenue in the coming year. This is a combination of impact fees and sales tax and property tax revenue. Currently, revenues are exceeding expenditures. On another positive note, she pointed out that as Saratoga Springs’ population continues to grow at one of the fastest rates in the state, money spent per capita (per resident) continues to drop. She also noted that sales tax revenue continues to increase. Some added line items to next year’s proposed budget include the hiring of a full-time recreation director, additional police officers, an additional building inspector, a fireworks show, and additional money to cover the 4.5% increase in employee benefits costs. The Public Works Department will be staying busy with a number of projects in the proposed budget, some of which include: increased-capacity water lines along Redwood Road and Crossroads Boulevard ($1.8 million), the purchase and installation of secondary water meters ($2.8 million), and the design and installation of Shay Park in Aspen Hills ($2 million). Another park project planned for next year includes designing the master plan of a 21-acre park in Fox Hollow, dubbed “Performance Park” because of the large amphitheater planned there ($34,000). Neptune Park will be getting a plaza and new electronic play equipment ($165,000). Harvest Hills will see the completion of a native park trail ($151,000). City council members responded favorably to Rawlings’ presentation, thanking her for her thoroughness in creating the 200-plus page budget document. For the last two years, the city’s budget document has earned

the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR). According to a city press release, the award is “the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting.” Councilman Michael McOmber noted that much of the city’s financial strength came from residents buying local. He reported that sales tax revenues from WalMart alone equaled the property tax revenue of 1,200 homes. He hoped to see the trend continue and encouraged the public to buy groceries from the city’s stores, eat in the city’s restaurants, and buy gas for vehicles at local gas stations. Councilwoman Rebecca Call noted a sharp increase (85%) in the Utility Billing Department. She suggested using more technology in billing to reduce staffing requirements. Councilman Bud Poduska complimented staff in maintaining healthy reserve levels. Some council members balked at the idea of spending $7,500 on a fireworks show. Call thought the Civic Events Committee could put the money to better use. But McOmber defended the decision saying that a fireworks show doubles and triples attendance at an event. He went on to say that the show increases Saratoga Springs’ exposure to non-residents and that they often buy food and gas when they come into town. On the proposed budget’s downside, Rawlings suggested the city council watch carefully the growing cost of the public safety budget. She reported that it continually grew at a faster rate than other departments and that property tax revenue was no longer able to cover all public safety costs. If the trend continues, she warned, the city council will need to raise property taxes or find additional sources of revenue to pay for that department. She advised researching staffing levels and workloads to make sure they were appropriate. The final 2014-2015 budget will be brought before the city council for formal approval at the June 17 meeting.

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By Danielle Palmer Eagle Mountain City has set a tentative agreement with Questar Gas and South Utah Valley Electric Service District (SESD) to sell city utilities and annex into the service district. The agreement is subject to City approval in coming months, and under the current timeline, will start service with new providers January 1, 2015. According to the city press release, the agreement will eliminate roughly $26 million in gas and electric bond debt, cutting city debt by more than 50%. The city would retain approximately $6 million in gas fund balance, energy dept building, and other assets. Mayor Christopher Pengra has said since before his election that he intended to make changes for the city to be more fiscally responsible. He issued a statement, “We believe the sale of our gas utility to Questar Gas and the annexation to SESD are the right decisions for our future, and a big win for Eagle Mountain.” The mayor also blogged about this pending decision at mayorsvoice. com, and a breakdown on price differences and Q&A can be found in the News section at emcity.org.

UDOT Bangerter and Redwood Road Interchange Project Open House June 12 udot.utah.gov/go/bangerterredwood As part of a proactive effort to address the immediate and long-term traffic needs on Bangerter Highway, UDOT has begun construction at the intersection of Bangerter Highway and Redwood Road, which includes a grade-separated interchange. Construction will be complete in spring 2015. Construction equipment will be on site and orange fencing will be installed as

crews prepare to begin work on the onand off-ramps along Bangerter Highway. In early June, crews will narrow lanes and shift traffic to the inside lanes on both Bangerter Highway and Redwood Road to facilitate construction activities. On Thursday, June 12, 2014, UDOT will host a Meet the Contractor Night at the Bluffdale City Council Chambers, 14350 South 2200 West from 5–7 p.m. The pub-

Monday June 9, 2014 Chalk, Walk and Boogie! Saratoga’s Got Talent, 7:30 pm at Neptune Park Tuesday June 10, 2014 2014 Summer Reading Program Kickoff 10 am at Neptune Park The Friends of the Library Book Sale! 12 pm - 4 pm Basement of the Bank of American Fork Science” 7 pm at Vista Heights Middle School Wednesday June 11, 2014 Search for Saratoga Come on a Quest through Saratoga Springs! 7:15 pm at Neptune Park Thursday June 12, 2014 Family Picnic in the Park 6:30 pm at Neptune Park Bring your own dinner. Family Movie Night About 9:30pm at Neptune Park Friday June 13, 2014 Baby Contest 10 am -11:30 am at Neptune Park The best water fight in the City! 3 pm at Sunrise Meadows Park The Saratoga Splash Circus! 7 pm at Neptune Park Saturday June 14, 2014 Saratoga Splash Days Grand Parade 10 am - The parade will run south on 800 W., then turn East onto 400 N. Family Carnival 11 am- 6 pm at Neptune Park 12 noon - Miss Saratoga Springs Royalty & welcome by Mayor Miller 2 pm - Aerial Arts of Utah Acrobatic Show 4 pm - Scales and Tails Reptile Show The Saratoga Splash Car Show 11 am – 4 pm Watermelon Eating Contest 3 pm at Neptune Park Ball Drop from Lehi Fire Truck 5 pm at Neptune Park lic is invited to attend the open house to learn about the improvements and have questions answered by members of the project team. For more information, please contact the public information team: (385) 215-9883 BangerterRedwood@utah.gov Twitter: @udotregiontwo

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SS City Budget reflects 65th Percentile Pay Philosophy

By Jennifer Klingonsmith

Staff Writer In the proposed 2014-2015 budget, personnel costs rose in many departments. Some of the increase is the result of hiring more staff to meet the demands of one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Another reason is the 4.5 percent increase in employee health care and retirement costs. And the final reason is an ongoing effort to keep the city’s pay scale competitive in the private and public sectors by driving employees’ salaries to the 65th percentile of a salary index. “As the economy and job markets improve, the City is at risk of losing great employees to the private sector and to other cities,” Assistant City Manager Spencer Kyle stated, “Setting a salary benchmark ensures that we have an objective way of measuring our competitiveness

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in the market.” Kyle went on to note that employees are typically not hired at the 65th percentile, but below mid-range levels. Employees can then work up to that benchmark based on a record of strong performance. The benchmark system is based on comparing Saratoga Springs’ employee pay with that of 20 other surrounding cities. The cities were chosen based on proximity, rate of growth, and similar population size. The philosophy was first adopted in 2012 and has been phased in slowly over the last few years. New to that benchmark this year are city council members and the mayor. The Saratoga Springs elected officials are not considered paid staff but are paid a monthly stipend designed to cover expenses incurred while fulfilling the duties of their positions. Currently, city council members are paid $650 per month and the mayor, $875. Under the proposed budget, the mayor’s stipend would increase to $1,250 and the city council’s stipend would increase to $850.

Dutch oven 101 Part: 1 By Matt Pelton

Growing up there was never a town celebration or scout camp that didn’t involve a Dutch oven. There is a reason that Utah is the Dutch oven capital of the world: The Dutch oven design that you see today was designed in the 1800’s by pioneers in order to cross the plains. The traditional domed lid kettles were altered with a flat lid with a rim so that it could hold coals on the top. The pioneers when they would break camp in the morning would fill the Dutch oven with meat, potatoes, etc. They would set the Dutch oven in the tin washbasin on the side of the handcart or wagon and cover it in coals from the morning cook fire. The heavy flat lid would stay on tight and hold the coals on top so that when the pioneers stopped in the evening the dinner would be cooked and ready to eat. It was essentially the world’s first slow cooker. Because of this legacy, we in Utah have held on to the traditions and the Dutch oven is even the state cooking pot in Utah.

June 14-June 28, 2014 These amounts would bring the stipends up to the 65th percentile of what other part-time elected officials are receiving in the benchmark cities. When discussing the matter, city council members stated that they did not want to be outliers in the city’s 65th percentile philosophy. In 2012 and 2013 budget discussions, city staff offered to increase stipends according to the benchmark, but councilmembers declined the offer both times. At the June 3 public hearing for the 2014-2015 proposed budget, past city council candidate Chris Porter stated that he disagreed with the increased stipend. The city council is an outlier [within the city government], you are elected officials, not city staff, Porter surmised, and those who render public service should not be drawn by a paycheck. He suggested the city council would create more transparency if the stipend remained the same and reimbursements for actual expenses were made. Councilwoman Rebecca Call responded via email to Porter’s recommendation that costs be

reimbursed rather than covered under a larger stipend. She states, “With our additional and growing responsibilities related to city council, some members of the council are spending a significant amount of money on those outside duties. In order to make that more fair and ensure we are still represented at these different organizations, we looked at a reimbursement policy but found that in other cities, it created a lack of transparency. [Reimbursement requests] were not approved by the whole council as they happened, checks were questioned months and sometimes years after the fact, and . . . were not subject to public scrutiny.” Call further clarified that if the new stipend amounts are approved, council members would no longer be able to seek reimbursements unless they would be traveling more than 50 miles from the city. She explained that city council members do more than attend bi-weekly council meetings. They are assigned to various other governmental boards and associations along the Wasatch Front. They also

There are many ways to cook in a Dutch oven: Stewing where all the heat is on the bottom is used for all soups, stews, chili, and braised dishes. You don’t want heat on the top while stewing because the solid parts of the soup have a tendency to float to the top and heat on top would just burn them. The second way is Roasting: This technique is used for all whole meats such as a pork loin, chicken, or game hen. For this you need to have most of your heat on the bottom and some heat on top. This will cause an uneven heat and circulate the hot air inside the Dutch oven. When roasting, you need to use a trivet in the bottom of the Dutch oven or if you don’t have a trivet, slice some onion into thick slices and set your meat on top of this. This will allow for air flow underneath the meat and caramelize the meat. Never add any liquid while roasting, it will not allow it to roast properly and you will actually lose moisture by adding it. The third way is Baking: When you are baking you don’t want to have any charcoal underneath the Dutch oven. Place a ring of coals around the outside edge on the bottom of the Dutch oven and spread the coals out in a checkerboard like pattern across the top. This will give you even heat throughout the Dutch oven. You should use this technique any time you cook bread, rolls, or cakes. The final way is Broiling: I don’t often use this as an exclusive cooking method but rather a step in the process. For example, if I am cooking a cobbler, often the fruit is done cooking before the cobbler on the top. I will remove the Dutch oven from the coals on the bottom but keep the coals on the top burning to brown up the cobbler. I also use this for pizza and salmon to caramelize the top.

I have used almost every kind of charcoal around. I have found that the Kingsford original (blue bag) is the best and most consistent burning on the market. That being said, you cannot adequately predict temperature with the amount of coals. Wet cold days burn differently than hot dry days. Elevation makes a big difference too. The cool thing about a Dutch oven is: It doesn’t matter. Dutch ovens are forgiving. If they are cooler, it will take longer to cook than if they are more hot. Just play with them and have fun.

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Mixed Berry Cobbler For the berries: 5 cups of mixed berries 1 and ½ cups of sugar ½ cup of flour or 4 Tablespoons of cornstarch Mix all these ingredients together and pour into the bottom of a 10” or 12” Dutch oven. For the Cobbler:

use their own vehicles and cell phones to conduct city business. Councilman Stephen Wilden noted via email that he thought tying the stipend to an index was a way to prevent future city councils from giving themselves large arbitrary raises in coming years. “We are setting a precedent for ourselves and the future.” The final 2014-2015 budget will be brought before the city council for formal approval at the June 17 meeting.

Jennifer Klingonsmith The Crossroads Journal would like to

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3 cups of flour 1 cup of sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons of baking powder ½ teaspoon of cream of tarter 1 cup of real butter frozen 1 cup of buttermilk (you can substitute regular milk just add 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 1 egg) Mix all the dry ingredients together. Using a cheese grater, grate the frozen butter coarsely into the dry ingredients. Stir the butter shreds into the flour mix. Stir in the buttermilk and lightly knead it just well enough to hold together. Roll the cobbler into golf ball size dough balls and set them into the berries covering the top. Bake in the Dutch oven using 11 coals on top and 10 coals on the bottom (around the edge not underneath) if you are using a 10” Dutch oven. Use 13 coals on top and 12 coals on the bottom if using a 12” Dutch oven. Bake for 1 hour. Remove the Dutch oven from the coals on the bottom, leave the coals on the lid for another 15 minutes or until the cobbler is browning on the top. For instructional videos on how to cook and more Dutch oven tips, visit my YouTube channel “Mountain Chef” or visit us at www.mountainchefllc. com

June 14-June 28, 2014 May 20, Eagle Mountain City Council Meeting By Danielle Palmer May 20, city council in Eagle Mountain held a meeting where public comments included concerns about a regional park needing lights, a crusher needing removed, and trash problems in the ranches. The majority of comments were about Youth Council. Many stated the Youth Council deserved more consideration in the budget process. The mayor apologized about any seemingly disrespectful or hurtful words during their budget meeting, explaining that it is easy to focus too much on numbers and not enough on people during these meetings. CM Burnham addressed a citizen complaint about a big dirt pile blowing into his property and how the issue needed attention. She agreed the Youth Council funds needed more discussion, and encouraged the youth to be involved. She also suggested more involvement from council members to help the Youth Council learn government. She also introduced and congratulated the Rodeo Royalty in attendance. CM Westmoreland participated telephonically in the meeting. CM Bradley congratulated the Miss EM Pageant participants, rodeo royalty, and expressed happiness in seeing the Youth rally together to support each other. He apologized to them and emphasized his support. Mayor Pengra introduced the Miss EM Royalty and Appointments were the following: Bob Shawgo on Economic Development Board and Kiera Durfee on Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The consent agenda was approved,

The Crossroads Journal removing the Valley View North, Plat A-4 development agreement, which then was approved as amended per earlier discussion. The public hearing on the Fiscal Year 20142015 Budget had no comment and was closed. During the meeting, an agreement with Lewis, young Robertson & Burningham (LYRB) passed unanimously, for the update to the water impact fees. Also bid awards were approved for both the Pony Express Memorial Cemetery roadway and water main project and to TerraWorks for the Pony Express median landscape project. CM Ireland wanted to look into implementing the lower water usage landscaping design elsewhere in the Ranches as well. A bid award to Hunt Electric for the Ranches Parkway Traffic Light Project was discussed. CM Bradley didn’t see the safety need for the traffic light, as he thought the studies pertained only to traffic flow. There was lengthy discussion on the safety of the intersection, after which CM Burnham moved to award the bid. CM Steinkopf and Burnham voted yes, CM Ireland and Bradley voted no. CM Westmoreland was unavailable to vote, and the tie vote was broken by Mayor Pengra’s yes. The motion passed. Lengthy discussion during the meeting was held about adopting a resolution for the First Amendment to the Pole Canyon Annexation & Master Agreement, removing the deadline for specified property required for dedicating the public rodeo grounds. Within the agreement, Bleacher Builders was agreeing to pay $90,000 to the city for bleachers, which would then be reimbursed through impact fee collection. During discussion about tabling

the item, the Bleacher Builders rep stated he would hold the offer for a minimum amount of the time but the bleachers were for sale and if another offer came he would probably need to take it. They discussed writing in a June 3 meeting to lessen the delay if it was tabled. CM Burnham moved to adopt the resolution with specific wording and upon the approval of the rodeo grounds operation, management and lease agreement with Pony Express Rodeo Committee later in the agenda. The motion carried 3/2, CM Bradley and Ireland voted no. Then later, the motion to approve the rodeo grounds operation was discussed. CM Bradley moved to table the item but the motion died for lack of a second. CM Burnham moved to approve with some changes and the motion carried unanimously.

Eagle Mountain

CM Richard Steinkopf By Danielle Palmer

Council member Richard Steinkopf refers to himself as survivor since his premature birth in 1937. Born in the rural country Thursday, June 19 of Ryan, Iowa, Steinkopf said he 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. was taken home to the farm in a at Rockwell Charter High shoebox. “It was the beginning of 3435 E. Stonebridge Lane a series of events and accidents during my childhood that made All business owners or those me a survivor.” Steinkopf said. interested in starting a After having five children, Business are invited to join us. Steinkopf’s first wife passed away. Four years later he married his wife, Mary, who had lost Moderator: Colby Wilcock is the CEO of 9THROOT a full-service, her husband in a traffic accident. B2B web-marketing firm that pro- Together their family blended to vides proprietary web marketing include eleven children. When tools, comprehensive marketing he married Mary, they sold their systems, and custom marketing homes in Orem and moved to services for clients, with a focus on Eagle Mountain. He now has 42 businesses with multiple locations grandchildren and 1 great-grandto ensure that each location has daughter. “We enjoyed living a deep, content-rich, localized here with the rural atmosphere,

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cleaner air; and we have especially enjoyed watching the city grow and mature over the past fourteen years.” Steinkopf described. Steinkopf decided to run for city council because of the rapid growth of the city. He felt his years of experience on the Orem Planning Commission (5 yrs, Chairman for 18 months) and Eagle Mountain Planning Commission and Airport Planning Commission gave him knowledge and background to maintain a controlled growth in the city. He has now been a member of the council for two and half years. In his history, he’s been in retail sales of lumber and building materials in California. Starting out as a bookkeeper, he then went to sales, and on to a plan estimator for the cost of materials. He also served in the National Guard for seven years in California. I asked Richard Steinkopf about what he enjoys most about serving on the council and he replied, “One good memory for me is the recent economic growth our city has experience with the opening of the Granite Asphalt plant and Ridley’s Market and Ace Hardware store, and all the other smaller businesses which are in the process of coming. I am also grateful to those many businesses, which came here much earlier and took a chance on the City of Eagle Mountain and are succeeding and growing. Thanks for sticking with us over the years.”

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Cedar Fort Fire Department Fundraiser By Erika Douglas

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Sirens blared at the Cedar Fort recreation building May 31st as volunteer fighters held a fundraiser for the Cedar Fort Fire Department. Outside people toured the fire trucks and played horse shoes. Inside there was live music, a bake sale, and dinner plates hot off the grill. Entry was free, but all proceeds made from food or donations will go directly to the running of the fire station. Cedar Fort Fire is a volunteer department that covers Cedar Fort and Fairfield, but also has a mutual aid agreement with Unified Fire to cover areas of Eagle Mountain,

Civil War Days

By Erika Douglas

Visitors and re-actors marched to Camp Floyd State Park over Memorial Day for the annual Civil War Days celebration. Rows of canvas tents greeted visitors displaying art work, battlefield medicine, different types of guns, and more. Director Mark Trotter was particularly pleased with the turnout. Despite the rain over the weekend they had a steady flow. “This is what I like to see, we are constantly busy but not

sion where they have a faster response time. This helps keep the cost of insurance down on homes that are distant from the Eagle Mountain stations.

About 2 dozen men and women currently volunteer for the department. They come not only from Cedar Valley but the rest of Utah so packed people can’t enjoy themselves. Its great seeing the families that make a day of it and get into the event,” said Trotter. Activities catered to young and old alike. Kids could play games, participate in a knowledge scavenger hunt, and dress in uniform while learning how to drill like a soldier. Adults could accompany the kids or play on their own, learning the card games that were popular for soldiers. Stagecoach rides were available for those that wanted to experience period travel. There were also a wide variety of educational displays and activities that were conducted by volunteer re-enactors. Many of these re-enactors belong to

County. All volunteers are required to work at least 18 hours each week. They must have their EMT, Wildland Certifications and Structure Fire 1 & 2 up to date. Fire fighters are also required to be physically fit. They should be able to run 1 ½ miles in 11 minutes 40 seconds, and take a 45 lb pack on a 3 mile hike in 45 minutes. These new requirements at the station have diminished the ranks of volunteers, but the station is still functioning as a full time station. “We are constantly training and making sure they are certified and ready. Every Wednesday at 1800 we have our group meeting and training. Often there is additional training during the week. These guys work so hard, in addition to their civilian jobs,” stated Chief Nyle Jacobsen. Fundraisers like the dance are important for the the group “The Friends of Camp Floyd” whose mission is to support Camp Floyd in its historical interpretation. They travel from all over northern and central Utah to be here. Some however, just love the Civil War and want to share that love and what they have learned with others. Don Jolley, an artist and architect from Arizona was raised in Utah County and enjoys returning each year to share his artistic talents and love of the Civil War with others. “I just wish it could last a whole week,” he says. “You finally start to get to know the people here and then it’s time to pack up again.” The next large event is over Labor Day weekend. Howev-

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department. They receive funds from both Cedar Fort and Fairfield, but the cities are small and the amount just “keeps the bills paid and some repairs, we rely on fundraising for the rest,” according to Jacobsen. When asked why his people give up so much of their time, sometimes for a community that they don’t even live in Jacobsen replied, “There is an instant gratification when saving a home or life. You feel like you are God’s hands doing important work.” There will be a pancake breakfast at the Cedar Fort Park on the 24th of July that will also benefit the fire department. For further information or to learn about becoming a volunteer firefighter check out their website. http:// www.cedarfortfire.com/ er, visitors are welcome to the museum anytime. History and Scout camps are still available for registration. Go to campfloyd.utah.gov to register and for more information on our local State Park.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE BLOTTER

By Matt Schauerhamer Staff Writer

Where do we start? The beginning: A stolen purse. On May 1 a woman’s purse was stolen from her unlocked vehicle at Walgreens in Saratoga Springs. The suspect spent several hundred dollars using the victim’s debit card at various locations but officers were unable to get a license plate of the suspect’s vehicle from surveillance video. A few days later, officers responded to a report of a possible theft at Walmart. The officers recognized the victim’s purse from her description of it and found it with the theft suspects. The suspects were also in possession of drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine, forged registration, burglary tools, stolen credit cards, and miscellaneous other stolen property. Three suspects were arrested and booked into Utah County Jail for numer-

ous charges. Note to criminals: Crime sometimes pays, but not necessarily well, and usually not for long. The couple that goes to jail together stays together. Officers gathered information regarding drug possession at a residence in Saratoga Springs. A search warrant for the residence was obtained. Officers served the warrant in the afternoon and interrupted the suspects as they were “getting to know each other.” Officers located drugs and drug paraphernalia in the residence. The two suspects were transported to jail together, booked into Utah County Jail together, and probably even rode to court together, making for a beautiful courtship. For every blossoming relationship, another may die. A man called Dispatch to report his “ex-girlfriend” was at his home and that she had warrants. Officers responded to his home. He said his ex-girlfriend was in

the bathroom and he wanted her gone. The best way he knew to get her out of his house was to have her arrested. Unfortunately for the woman, she did have active arrest warrants. Officers placed her under arrest and found her in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. She was booked into Utah County Jail for her warrant and new charges. If you’re going to commit a crime, commit a crime with your friends. Three “friends” – all members of criminal street gangs, thought they would go “shopping” at Walmart together. What they meant by “shopping” was that they were going to steal a television and other items from Walmart together. They were arrested and found to be in possession of property from homes they burglarized in South Jordan. They were booked with a “friend” (gang) enhancement for several charges including

RAD Graduation

Rockwell High School students graduated from the RAD (rape aggression defense) women’s program on May 23, 2014.

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Unlawful Possession of a Financial Transaction Card, Unlawful Possession of Another’s Identifying Documents, Possession of Stolen Property, Possession of Burglary Tools, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Heroin, and for warrants. The “friends” proved there was no honor among thieves, and each implicated each other during the investigation. Boat – Check. Beer – Check. Sober Person to Drive - I knew I forgot something. Officers were dispatched to a report of a truck towing a boat on Redwood Road. The truck was unable to maintain its lane of travel and was driving very recklessly. Officers located the vehicle and the driver was eventually arrested for DUI. He had spent the afternoon in the sun on his boat, drinking alcohol and having a great time. He then proceeded to put everyone on the road at risk by attempting to drive home while intoxicated, which prompted the concerned citizens’ call. The suspect was booked into Utah County Jail for felony DUI. It was his third DUI arrest since 2009. If you don’t learn the first

The objective of the R.A.D. Women program is “To develop and enhance the options of self defense, so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked.” The R.A.D. Women course is a basic self defense program educating women ages 12 and older with realistic self defense

tactics and techniques. Women participating in the 12 hour program learn how to reduce violence and harm perpetrated against them through education in risk awareness, risk prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance. Women also learn the techniques of basic hands-on self defense and have the opportunity to practice these skills in a dynamic simulated training experience. Women who participate in this internationally recognized program need not

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time, shame on you. If you don’t learn the second time, shame on you. If you don’t learn the third time, well, you’re probably sensing the pattern. Disclaimer: Officers are frequently frustrated by the lack of penalties for habitual, repeat DUI offenders. “I’ll take as many drugs as possible and crash my car. Yeah, that sounds like a great idea.” A vehicle was reported driving recklessly in Saratoga Springs. The vehicle ran two red lights and was unable to maintain a single lane of travel. The driver of the vehicle proved he couldn’t maintain a single lane of travel when he ran off the road and through a fence. The suspect failed field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest for DUI. A triage of the suspect’s urine tested positive for Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Amphetamines, THC, Opiates, Methamphetamine, and Methadone. The suspect expressed surprise when he was told he was arrested for DUI. He was transported to the emergency room as a precaution and booked into Utah County Jail for DUI after he was released from the hospital.

have any previous experience in self defense or martial art training. The R.A.D. Women course is designed for women to learn at a pace they feel comfortable with. Through short term training opportunities that are taught in a progressive building block format, women are able to learn basic self defense in a short time frame. In Eagle Mountain, R.A.D. Women classes are taught by certified instructors who consist of citizens, partnered with deputies from the Utah County Sheriff’s Office.

Instructor of class Alishia Hill of Utah Co. Sherriff Dept.

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Movie Realm Fairy We all know the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty. Daughter of the King and Queen, raised by silly fairies and cursed by the evil Maleficent (the tall lady with the horn hat). What made Maleficent so wicked and can this be the whole story? That’s what you’ll find out with this newest Disney film. Well the true story is that Disney always knows how to tell a really great story. Maleficent is no different. The back story was captivating and the story within the story we know was moving and well thought out. Angelina Jolie surprised me with her performance as the title character, I admit I doubted her but I think she spent a lot of time in front of the mirror practicing her evil chortle and it paid off. Of course those horns would help anyone appear slightly less than sane. Elle Fanning may not be as great an actress yet as her older sister Dakota but she did well enough with her cute smile and sweet face. Everyone else held their own in their respective roles and the effects were top notch so there’s really only one conclusion to come to…this was a superb movie!! A definite worth-seeing flick to pay full price at the theater for, however due to some scary creatures and slightly frightening images you might want to keep this one to the older kids. Rated PG by Hollywood Rated PG-8 by This Mom

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For the Budget-Impaired Tips Worth More than You Paid for Them By Danielle’ Dimond Your Trust Counselor Experts say that trust is paramount to any successful relationship. I once naively believed that this applied to the relationship between the customer and the warehouse store. I trusted the notion completely that if I was buying in bulk I was buying with discounts…after all, I had purchased a magical membership. My trust was absolute. My budget-impaired friends your tip today is that you can’t always trust that the prices you’re paying are the lowest around simply because the store you’re in has that reputation. I’m about to shatter everything you trusted was once true. Warehouse stores aren’t always the cheapest way to buy bulk. Gasp! Just because the hot dogs and pizza are cheap and delicious does not mean that you can trust you’re saving money by shopping there. Try Amazon for some of your bulk (non perish-

able) items! You’ll find that often the online price is significantly lower than the warehouse price AND it gets delivered to your doorstep. Of course this isn’t always true, for some things the warehouse price is indeed lower especially when there are coupons involved. However, even with coupons you may be shocked to find that online diapers and toilet paper are often even cheaper without the coupon. Trust is essential in a relationship, so when it comes to you and saving money, you can only trust yourself to know the best deals when you see them.

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VOICE LESSONS I’ve taken singing lessons for 8 years. I charge $10 per lesson. For more information email me at FCBlazegirl@gmail.com

DRUM LESSONS Fun, certified teacher, 42 years experience, positive influence, professional drummer & band leader, all ages/ levels. Studio in Saratoga Springs, references available.Please call Ken Culmone 801-768-0708 or 801-367-2787. Magic Chef electric range white 30” in good clean condition. with self cleaning oven. asking $200 cash only. 8017665328 4356500800

Nurses aide will care for elderly or disabled 40 yrs exp references avail call diane 3152783431

HUGE Moving sale this Saturday from 8 am to 12 p. Gun cabinet, ATV truck rack, tools, camping items, household items, bikes,clothing and more. 9832 Timpview Drive, Eagle Mountain 801-400-4248

Westlake High School go to: http://whs.alpineschools.org/ announcements/athletic-summer-camps-2014 If you have questions regarding a camp or clinic, please call us at 801.610.8815. PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS!

Perfect for any age. Beginner to Advanced. 25 years playing experience, teaching for 14. Have fun learningtheory, technique and duet/quartets. First lesson free. Call Andrea

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Haycubes Bulk or Bags Call 8015987872

Tennis Lessons offered in North Ranch! Ages 6-Adult Sign up today at www.signUpGenius.com/ go/20F0B45ABAB2BA31-tennis 801-616-1366

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http://iapplicants.applicantpro.com/jobs DANI’S DANCING FINGERS teaches piano to all ages 5+ for only $30 monthly, younger classes available. Eagle Mountain City Center. Please call 801-789-2606

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Ranches Housekeeping Service is looking for both full-time and part-time housekeepers. Please contact Traci at 801-830-4119 or Ciara at 801-885-5511 for an application and interview ASAP!! You must have your own transportation and be a legal US resident. Background checks will be completed as well. Ranches Housekeeping Service offers great employment with flexible hours. Call if interested! Downsizing: Graco Play Pen,like new $25.00. Jack Lalane juicer, like new $50.00. Plastic gas containers, $2.50 - $10.00. MVP pro-lift hydraulic jack $10.00. Central Pneumatic nail gun $15.00. Various tools and household items. 801-598-8036

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LITTLE STAR ACADEMY (Ranches)-Age 4 preschool class now enrolling for 2014-2015! Warm, welcoming home environment. Encourages academic and social development through fun, hands-on learning. Small classes. Contact Mallory at 801-822-2818.

CASH CASH CASH Cash for Cars, Trucks, RVs, Trailers, Boats and Motorcycles. Call 8017879502

Classifieds are only $12.00 for one month or $18.00 for two months. Add a border for $1.00 or a picture for $2.00 (printed in paper) 30 word maximum. for more info call 8017879502 or email wendythecrossroadsjournal@gmail.com

Black and White Copier for sale. Konica Minolta model Bizhub 7228. Good Working Condition. $600 or best offer. Call 801-766-3302. NA HULA KULA O’NOELANI Come feel the Aloha spirit while learning modern and traditional styles of Hula dancing, music and culture. Classes are 1x week and ages 3-99 are welcome to come. Contact Noelani at 801-824-1769

REWARD $1000.00 Description: Square diamond with criss-cross diamonds down both sides of band, 2 kite shaped diamonds (one on each side) 14 K white gold For return of ring Please return to OR contact with any information: (owner) 801-319-0896 UC Sheriff Dept. Saratoga Spring Police Dept.

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