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Fire season in full swing

Local communities looking to balance dry conditions with summer traditions

Area fireworks restrictions in place for holiday

By Linda Petersen This year’s wet winter and spring have left local areas at an increased risk for wildfires. Just about every community has enacted restrictions on fireworks that you need to know if you’re including them in your July 24 celebration. Countywide, fireworks may only be discharged between July 21 - 27, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Hours are extended to midnight on July 24.

ALPINE Fireworks are banned in all city parks and within 100 feet of any stream bed - all fireworks are prohibited in the areas designated “fireworks ban 2017” located north of Lupine Drive, 200 North, Apple Drive and west of Alpine Blvd., Ridge Drive and Canyon Crest. (See map on city website for specific See BANNED on page A8

By Mike Kieffer The risk of wildfire is extremely high in the foothill and open areas of Northern Utah County. Firefighters have been battling fires around the state, including the Brian Head Fire that has now consumed over 49,000 acres.

The Bureau of Land Management is asking “for eveyone’s cooperation in preventing wildfires this season.”

On Jun 16, 2017 in an official press release, the BLM, give several tips to help prevent wildfires. Those tips include: keeping campfires small; never throw cigarette butts from vehicle windows; no fireworks on BLM land; stay on trails and avoid driving over dry brush; chainsaws

must be equipped with spark arresters.

The press release reads, “Public lands provide valuable, tangible goods, and materials we rely on and use every day to heat our homes, build our roads, and feed our families. They provide an amazing array of recreational opportunities and connect us to our shared American history and cultural heritage. Please practice good stewardship and take care of your public lands.”

Unified Fire reports that there have been 9 fires in the Saratoga Springs, Cedar Valley, and Eagle Mountain area since the beginning of June. Those fires include 6 brush, 1 wildland, 1 vehicle, and a rubbish fire.

Two wildfires have burned in the mountains above Alpine. The recent 400 acre blaze was caused by target shooters, has led Alpine officials to consider further restrictions on access to the foothills near Lambert Park.

To help decrease fire risk, the BLM has put restrictions on the type of ammo that can be used for target shooting on BLM land around the Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs area. From June 15 to September 30th, it is prohibited to use steel core, jacketed and tipped ammunition of any caliber. You cannot use tracer or incendiary ammunition, or any kind of explosives, incendiary or chemical devices, pyrotechnics, fireworks or explod-

ing targets.

The Unified Fire Authority has also given these restrictions on fireworks. “Aerial fireworks are prohibited in the restricted areas and within 300 feet of vacant lots and undeveloped land in the unrestricted areas. Ground based fireworks are prohibited in the restricted areas and within 50 feet of vacant lots and undeveloped land in the unrestricted areas.”

Lets keep our communities safe.

Be careful in your Independence day recreation activities, and pleas adhere to all of the various bans in cities and public lands. These fires cost taxpayers and residents involved substantial money in See FIRE on page A11

Saratoga Springs loses city council member to cancer

City Council member and longtime Saratoga Springs resident Bud Poduska died July 12 of complications from kidney cancer. His obituary has been reprinted in The Crossroads Journal by permission.

Bernard (Bud) Edmund Poduska, Jr. passed away peacefully on July, 12, 2017, at his home in Saratoga Springs, Utah, surrounded by his family. He was born March 25, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Bernard Edmund Poduska, Sr. and Gladys Ilene O’Connor Poduska.

Bud married Barbara Joyce Stagg on September 23, 1972, in Reno, Nevada and they were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on December 27, 1977. They have five children: Keisha Hansen in Pleasant Grove, Utah; Tasha Poduska in Kabarovsk, Russia; Brandon Poduska in Saratoga Springs, Utah; Clinton (Melissa) Poduska in Herriman, Utah; See BUD on page A10

Eagle Mountain teen chosen for JDRF children’s congress in Washington

By Celeste Bingham Every two years, 150 children from around the world that are living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) gather in Washington, D.C., to meet face-to-face with some of the top decision-makers in the U.S. government. According to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation website, the children, ages 4 to 17, represent all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The delegates in JDRF’s Children’s Congress enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to

help Members of Congress understand what life is like with T1D. They speak up on behalf of the millions of people living with T1D and the families and friends who love them.

This year Sydney Glass, 15, from Eagle Mountain, was selected to make the journey to Washington D.C. to speak with congress.

Sydney was only three years old when she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. To be selected she had to submit an essay to JDRF headquarters and was chosen out of over 1,300 applications to be 1 of 3

Utah delegates. To date, Sydney has raised over $6,000 for JDRF. Her goal this year is to raise $12,000.

A thousand dollars for every year she has had T1D. You can go to her Facebook page, The Glass Sneakers, for the story of how she was diagnosed and/or to donate to her goal. All proceeds will go to T1D research.

Sydney will be meeting personally with Representative Mia Love and Senators Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee. When asked what she hopes to accomplish when in D.C. Sydney responded, “I hope to be able to let

Congress know what life is truly like with Type 1 Diabetes. It is a difficult and stressful disease to manage, and every day is different from the one before. There is no rhyme or reason or real science on managing my blood sugar and keeping it in a healthy range. I will also be asking for some very specific needs with insurance coverage. T1D is considered a pre-existing condition and we are very concerned about how this will be protected by insurance in the future.”

When asked what she wants See GLASS on page A11

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2017 Election Guide: Candidates for Question and answer with mayoral and city council candidates in North Utah

By Mike Kieffer In anticipation of the August 15 primary elections, The Crossroads Journal contacted each candidate running for city office in North Utah County. Sixteen questions were sent to each of the candidates in the municipal elections that The Crossroads Journal covers. These

candidates were given the opportunity to answer questions on a wide range of topics including; roads, development, family life, open space, schools, and why they are running for office.

Participation in the survey was voluntary, not all candidates responded, and not all questions were answered by those that responded.

Four of the sixteen questions were then randomly selected for each city to be published.

The candidates did not know which questions were going to be selected for their city for publication. The candidates answers to each question are listed in random order following the questions.

Rob Schoen - Candidate Apline City Mayor “We choose Alpine because of the schools and the sports programs and the people who participate in each of these programs. We love living here and are here for the long haul.”

Sheldon G Wimmer - Candidate Apline City Mayor “Why would anybody live in anywhere else? The mountains, rivers and scenery are exceptional. It is the land of my ancestors and family. I love Alpine. “ Question: Can you give me a brief description of your family, and what it means to you?

Rob Schoen - Candidate Apline City Mayor “I have 6 kids. 4 boys and 2 girls. Our family goes boy-girlboy-girl- then twin boys. Our oldest 2 are married and we have 1 grand-daughter. Family is everything to me and my wife. This is what motivates us to work hard and be involved with the community

and our church.”

Sheldon G Wimmer - Candidate Apline City Mayor “My wife Mary and I have been married for 48 years. We raised our four sons in Alpine. Our family is foremost in all that we do and hope for. The Alpine where our family grew was bountiful in opportunities for outdoor activities and interaction with neighbors who cared about our well-being as we did for theirs. “ Question: What are your views on property rights, and how do you plan on balancing the property rights of current residents with the property rights of prospective developers?

Sheldon G Wimmer - Candidate Apline City Mayor “When city ordinances are followed and adhered to, the rights of residents and land owners are considered and honored. I believe that ordinances apply to all citizens, residents and developers alike.”

Alpine City Question: What changes do you feel should be made to your cities master/general plan?

Sheldon G Wimmer - Candidate Apline City Mayor “Our updated master plan is under way and near completion. I have attended the planning sessions and feel that sound decisions have been made by applying thought and deliberation to this important document.”

Rob Schoen - Candidate Apline City Mayor “We need to address what acreage is still left to be developed and determine what this means in terms of growth of number of new residents, city streets, water usage, etc., then change the plan to better suit this growth and how to fix the problems we have currently while still addressing future needs that will come from this growth.”

Question: Why have you chosen Alpine City as your place of residence?

Cedar Hills Question: Can you give me a brief description of your family and what it means to you?

Denise Andersen - Candidate Cedar Hills City Council “My husband Mark and I have been married for 32 years and have lived in Cedar Hills for 25 of those years. We have raised our 5 children (ages 11-27) here and they mean the world to us. Cedar Hills was specifically chosen because we thought it would be a great place to raise a family -- it has proven to be the case.”

Question: Can you tell me why you are running for your position?

Denise Andersen - Candidate Cedar Hills City Council “I am running for City Council because I believe that the biggest impact I can have for good is on the local level. I have a dedication to this city and I want to see it succeed and prosper now and in the future.

The only way that can happen is if concerned citizens step up and make a difference.”

Question: Do you have a favorite founding father? If so, who is it, and

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what is a favorite quote, or ideal that founding father had that you try to emulate?

Denise Andersen - Candidate Cedar Hills City Council “I think of Founding Fathers in the classic definition of the word and my favorite of those great men is George Washington. On December 23, 1783 George Washington respectfully resigned his commission as commander in chief of the Continental Army and retired to his home in Mt. Vernon. Some people wanted him to be king, but this humble action solidified the new nation as a republic.”

Question: What do you do with your down time, what leisure activities do you like to participate in?

Denise Andersen - Candidate Cedar Hills City Council “In my down time I love to read (I usually have 3 books going at the same time) and I have recently started doing Pilates. Spending time at home or going to Lake Powell with my family is still the most peaceful thing I can think of.”

Highland City Question: Do you feel the education system is adequate in the city?

If so, what are we doing well, if not, what needs to be changed.

Jessie J. Schoenfeld - Candidate Highland City Mayor “I believe our education system is adequate in our city.”

Elisabeth Luntz - Candidate Highland City Council “Utah has a teacher shortage and we have challenges funding K-12 education largely because Utah has consistently lowered property taxes and income taxes and failed to provide adequate incentives to teachers. Additionally, Utah charges the lowest effective tax rate on oil and gas produced on private and public lands in the Mountain West. I think we should evaluate if this taxing schedule is fair to Utah students and teachers and re-adjust rates accordingly.”

Wayne Knoll Tanaka - Candidate Highland City Mayor “Schools always need attention.

Alpine School District is doing a good job but must continue to seek input from the community on a regular basis.”

Christopher Kemp - Candidate Highland City Council “I feel Highland has great schools but there is always need for improvement. Parental participation in their children’s education and schools is the best way to gauge and increase the quality of our teachers and schools. I will always fight for better education opportunities for all of our children.”

Kurt Ostler - Candidate Highland City Council “I have had my four children educated through Alpine School District. I believe the opportunity and education that has been provided has been excellent. “ Question: What do you see as the biggest issue in your city, and what do you plan on doing to help solve the issue?

Kurt Ostler - Candidate Highland City Council “Debt: It’s City Council’s responsibility to make sure the citizens money is being protected and used wisely. I will work at reducing the debt burden and expenses while also continuing to provide the city

services residents want and need.

From my strong financial business background I have noticed several area’s in the city’s expenses and budget where I know I can help in giving recommendation in cutting cost.”

Jessie J. Schoenfeld - Candidate Highland City Mayor “Currently, one major issue in our city is road improvement and maintenance. I will work with the city council to implement a program to bring the condition of our roads to a satisfactory level within a reasonable time frame without unduly burdening property owners.”

Wayne Knoll Tanaka - Candidate Highland City Mayor “The biggest issue is raising revenue to meet the needs of the community. I plan to look to innovative and creative means of raising revenue. Grants, energy and utility savings that can be put to other needed uses.”

Sam Orton - Candidate Highland City Mayor “I feel that the budget system and use of the tax payers dollars has been lacking in the last years, priorities are not what they should be. This may not be the BIGGEST issue, but most of the topics of discussion in Highland can be linked to this in some way. I want a fresh mind and a different view to get in and see what can be done. We have had minds that are in the same rut looking over the city. This can be good and bad, looking at it from a budget perspective, it isn’t good.”

Elisabeth Luntz - Candidate Highland City Council “I think the biggest problem in our city is that we are carrying a lot of bond debt ($11,125,000.00) from past investments in pressurized irrigation, parks and buildings and our limited tax base makes it difficult to provide some of the opportunities many families would like, such as sports programs or recreational facilities. Trying to pay the bills, reduce taxes, minimize fees and avoid additional bonding is the challenge. Looking into partnerships with other cities, or at the county

which would accomplish my goals of improving the existing roadways while replacing our busiest dirt roads with pavement.”

Lynnette Groff - Candidate Cedar Fort Mayor “We have adequate roads for our small town with the exception of a few existing ones that will need to be widened to our standard of 56 feet. The town does not have the funds to purchase the ground to widen them, so they should be widened as people build or develop on their ground, deeding over their half of what is needed to reach 56 feet. We also have a problem with funds for keeping our roads properly maintained. We did, just last year, have the roads redone though, which was wonderful!”

Question: Can you tell me why you

are running for your position?

D. Harold Draper - Cadidate Cedar Fort City Council “Given the privilege, and working together … my hope is to restore harmony with the residents of this great community, and to establish provision to assist them to improve and beautify at every opportunity.”

Kelly Berry - Candidate Cedar Fort Mayor “Humbly, I was nominated to run for Mayor by fellow citizens that believe while working together we can make changes for good. I have a deeply rooted commitment to establish strong collaborative relationships between the citizens of Cedar Fort in order to build a renewed

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Cedar Fort

Question: Roads are usually always a topic of interest during election cycles. Do you feel your city has adequate roads, why? What will you do to improve the roads in your city?

Wendy Lojik - Candidate Cedar Fort City Council “The budget in Cedar Fort is minuscule compared to most towns and cities in the area. It is most important to continue to keep the 24 HOUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE budget and make needed repairs and improvements as budgets allow.”

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See CEDAR FORT on page A4

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city offices address local concerns Lehi City Question: What are your views on property rights, and how do you plan on balancing the property rights of current residents with the property rights of prospective developers?

Mark Johnson - Candidate Lehi City Mayor “Along with liberty, property rights are our most important freedoms. Regulatory takings, as allowed by the state, need to be given very careful consideration and should not infringe on rights of any property owner. Regardless

of how a property owner may be categorized. I will keep to my oath of office which is to uphold the constitutions of the U.S. and the State of Utah.”

Steven Sabey - Candidate Lehi City Council “Individual property should continue to be individual property.

Developers and big money companies/builders should not dictate or direct the rights of individuals. Each resident should have the ability to do with their property, what they would like, as long as it falls within

the documented city zoning laws and regulations. Prospective developers need to present their plans to City Planning, and if those plans fall within Lehi City’s established regulations, both the developer and the property owner can be protected.”

Cody Black - Candidate Lehi City Mayor “Property rights are important to me and I know they are very important to everyone else. I would like to develop a way that the city can be more consistent. I know it will be tough, but it’s also tough

that decisions are based on opinions. “ Question: What do you see as the best thing that your city has going for it, and how do you plan on protecting it for future generations?

Cody Black - Candidate Lehi City Mayor “The best is the citizens who live here. I plan on protecting that by representing them. I will listen to them and work as hard as I can for them.”

Mark Johnson - Candidate Lehi City Mayor

“Historically the city has planned well regarding utility demands. I would like to see more effort given to developing master plans that reach farther into the future.”

Steven Sabey - Candidate Lehi City Council “Lehi has seen fantastic property values, affordable living, and a safe and engaged community. These are attributes that I plan on protecting for future generations.”

See LEHI on page A9

Saratoga Springs

Eagle Mountain Question - Why Eagle Mountain?

Debbie Hooge - Full Time Mayor Candidate “I think it chose me in some crazy cosmic way.”

Stephanie Gricius - Part Time Mayor Candidate “Why would you not choose to live in Eagle Mountain? This place and the people here are amazing.

We’re close to everything, yet still outside of the hustle and bustle of city life, and that’s something Chris and I both love.”

Donna Burnham - City Council Candidate “Believe it or not, my husband and I initially did not want to move to Eagle Mountain. it was simply too far from everything. We were struggling to decide where to relocate, made a spreadsheet with categories that were important to us, weighted the categories, and evaluated several communities. To our surprise, Eagle Mountain won hands down. I don’t remember all the categories, but I know we wanted a child-friendly community where we could stay for many years, raise our children in a safe community and be close to a library. Since then, we have enjoyed many other wonderful aspects of eagle mountain, including open space, night skies and a real sense of community. We have lived here over 16 years and still love it.”

Matt Visser - City Council Candidate “About 16 years ago we moved to Eagle Mountain. The house we were going to build in Saratoga Springs fell through. So we continued to look, and found a house here. We moved to the city, when the closest grocery store was in Lehi, or Riverton. We had to plan trips to the store and it saved us tons of money on impulse buys. I’m glad we moved here. This community is a tight knit community where people are willing to help. I don’t see the same things in other cities. The reason we moved here is like many others, the open space and we get more home for less money.”

Drew Curley - City Council Candidate “My wife and I chose Eagle Mountain ten years ago because we love the wide open spaces, the small town feeling, the friendly citizens and that this is one of the few places in the state that remind us a little bit of where we grew up. When we moved to a larger home a year ago, we chose Eagle Mountain again because we love this city.”

Jan Preece - City Council Candi-

date “We lived in West Valley for 20 years and had wanted to move for a while. My husband got a job in Orem so we took the opportunity to go ahead with our plans and just move. We picked Eagle Mountain because of its location to the Salt Lake Valley and Bountiful area where we have family. Later my husband’s job changed to Sandy and we loved the peace and quiet out here, the stars at night and most important the people we choose to stay!”

Melissa Clark - City Council Candidate “We moved to Eagle Mountain 9 years ago because we were making a job change and needed an affordable place to rent. We stay in Eagle Mountain because it is where our hearts are. As we have fallen in love with this place and the sense of community and beauty, we have made this place home and bought our family a home here. We raise our kids here, garden here, worship here, serve here and wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Jared Gray - City Council Candidate “I grew up in Lehi, so at first (back in 1998) to find my wife!

(She was in Eagle Mountain.) Then, like most, it was affordable. But now, almost 20 years later, because it’s the best. We have the best of all worlds and lack very little. Close to big city’s with jobs and airports, yet far enough away to be quite with open space and clean air. It’s perfect here.”

Question: With the new High School and the development in City Center, what do you feel would be the best way to alleviate the road problems facing Eagle Mountain?

Jan Preece - City Council Candidate “Roads are, and will always be, a big issue in any city, Eagle Mountain not excluded. First off, roads are expensive to build and expensive to maintain, so this issue cannot be taken lightly.

“We need to make sure to hold the developers accountable for the roads they are responsible to put in.

This has been a problem more in the past more than at this time. The problem I am seeing with adequate roads now stems mostly from developers waiting until the end of a project before they complete the secondary access road into and out of neighborhoods. I feel as a city we

need to address this issue upfront and possibly change when we require the developer to put these secondary access roads in or, if it is the city that is responsible, we need to do so in a timelier manner.”

Jared Gray - City Council Candidate “Well this is a multi part question to me, and it can’t be given justice in only a few sentences.

Our existing roads need better infrastructure, and we need better access to destination locations in this city. Maybe a bypass or collectors. Much more on this topic, and I built roads for a living, so my knowledge is extensive on this topic.”

Melissa Clark - City Council Candidate “It comes down to safety, the great snow storm of 2008 had kids stranded in school gyms overnight because parents could not get to them and many adults spent the night walking around Smiths because the roads home were all shut down, and the roads that were open could not handle the traffic.

There was also the evacuation and state of emergency in 2012 due to wild fires, because the number of roads and specifically lanes were limited, there were an increase of accidents and again more traffic than the current roads could hanSee EAGLE MOUNT on page A7

Question: Do you feel the education system is adequate in your city?

If so, what are we doing well, if not, what needs to be changed.

Stephen Willden - Candidate Saratoga Springs City Council “The school system is working well in our city, but there are always opportunities for improvement. The biggest challenge we face is overcrowding in schools. Over the last four years, I have been able to work with the rest of the council, mayor, city staff, and the Alpine School district to pass a recent bond, which increases the number of schools in our area and decreases classroom size all without increasing property taxes.”

Jim Miller - Candidate Saratoga Springs City Mayor “Our young population and growth has presented unique challenges for the Alpine School District and education in the Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain area, but new school buildings, however, are not the only answer. We have parents that are successfully home schooling their children and others who have moved to online schooling options. Paula Hill has worked hard as an elected member of the Alpine School Board to stay in contact with the City Council and plan for future growth to meet our

needs.”

Michael McOmber - Candidate Saratoga Springs City Council “The Council does not have an official say in what happens with the education system within the city; however it is important to have dialog and ongoing communication with the Alpine School Board and administration. I have the full endorsement of Paula Hill our School Board representative and have worked regularly with the school district in making sure our current and future needs are being met.

One of those needs was for another middle school and in the next 18 months a new middle school will be built in Saratoga Springs next to the Saratoga Hills neighborhood.”

Question: Can you give me a brief description of your family, and what it means to you?

Michael McOmber - Candidate Saratoga Springs City Council “I have been married to my beautiful and talented wife for 16 years and have two kids (13 and 9).

My family is everything to me. I do everything for them. My service on the council included.”

Jim Miller - Candidate Saratoga Springs City Mayor See SARATOGA on page A9

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Cedar Hills City Council fills vacancy

By Linda Petersen

HIGHLAND Continued from Page A2 level, might be able to bring more, cost effective services to Highland families.”

Christopher Kemp - Candidate Highland City Council “Highland’s potential biggest issue is the STLA trust land that is just south of Lone Peak High School. We need to make sure that it is developed in a way that does not hurt the community in terms of traffic, increased crime, etc. I have worked with the state before on land they have owned and know how they work and what can be done to get the best possible outcome for all parties.”

Question: What are your views on the city’s current plan for parks and recreation, and what are future goals for them?

Christopher Kemp - Candidate Highland City Council “The parks and recreation we have in Highland is in need of a large central park that will be used

by Highland residents. I would like to see a park similar to the new Creekside Park in Alpine. We need to start planning on a spot for this, if possible and start saving money for it. I am in favor of developers providing for some of these fees in return for possible concessions in density or other desired concessions.”

Kurt Ostler - Candidate Highland City Council “Highland Glen Park has turned into a premier park! We have a lot of parks in our city that are in our open space communities and we need to work to make sure the maintenance expense is equitable for all.”

Wayne Knoll Tanaka - Candidate Highland City Mayor “Maintain the parks while trying to find more uses for them. Maximize the their use as much as possible.”

Jessie J. Schoenfeld - Candidate Highland City Mayor “We need to spend more money on the maintenance of our parks and somehow find dollars to improve our recreation possibilities for us and our children.”

Elisabeth Luntz - Candidate Highland City Council “We have a relatively small tax base as we are cornered by Cedar Hills with Walmart and Lehi with Smiths. We are also a family community that would benefit from low cost recreational opportunities for our kids. Our outdoors are the greatest recreational facility there is, but for organized sports, we could look into partnerships with other cities or potentially at the county level.”

Sam Orton - Candidate Highland City Mayor “I am in great favor for parks and open places for citizens to get out

and away from the digital distractions and play outside. Maybe my opinion is a little one-sided due to working on the parks for years, but getting people outside is very high on my list.”

Question: What is the best program, that you know of in your city? How does that program make your city better, and how do you plan on making the program stronger?

Elisabeth Luntz - Candidate Highland City Council “I think the arts and music programs and the youth council are great examples of modest municipal investment and high community return. Offering competitive, low cost options for arts, governmental stewardship, sciences and sports means savings for Highland families and investment in our community. I plan to continue current investments and look to cutting costs elsewhere in the budget as well as capturing new economic growth.”

Sam Orton - Candidate Highland City Mayor “I grew up loving the Highland fling. I think that is the greatest way to get everyone together and celebrate the city. I don’t know of a way that it would need to be changed except allowing floats to throw candy in the parade! Currently that is not allowed and that is just ridiculous, you can’t have a parade without candy being thrown at you.”

Kurt Ostler - Candidate Highland City Council “Many residence love the Highland Library. We currently have an excellent library director that is providing great programs for our citizens.”

Christopher Kemp - Candidate Highland City Council “The best program I know of in Highland is the Highland Youth City Council program. It gives the youth of our community the opportunity to serve others, earn service hours and learn valuable leadership skills. It also gets them involved in city issues and brings awareness of those issues to the next generation” Jessie J. Schoenfeld - Candidate Highland City Mayor “One of the great programs in our city is the Beautification Committee program. When the committee of volunteers gets together once a week in the summer months to clean, weed, plant, spray and prune, it complements our Parks and Recreation employees, and our city looks beautiful. “ “The library is a great asset. I will help direct and support the library’s expansion. All the community based groups like: the Historical Society, Arts Council, Highland Foundation, to name a few, will have my support.”

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Denise Anderson CEDAR HILLS—The city has a new city council member. On June 20, Denise Anderson, a 25-year resident, and stay-at-home mother to five children was appointed to fill the council seat left vacant by

Rob Crawley who moved out of the city and resigned from his position effective June 4.

Anderson manages her husband Mark’s film production business and previously served as head of the city’s beautification committee.

Prior to having her children, she worked in the escrow industry in California.

“I realized how important it is for someone to step up and dedicate myself to making a difference.

Then I asked myself, ‘If not me, then who?’ I want to help make a difference in my city,” Anderson said of her decision to apply for the position.

“The attribute that I most strongly bring to the table is my love for Cedar Hills and my desire to see it thrive and progress. I want to be a part of that progression,” she said.

Five others applied for Crawley’s position: Trent Augustus, David Driggs, Ben Ellsworth, William

Knowlton and Maurice Fernando Navarro. Anderson will fill the seat until Dec. 31 because the position is up for election in November.

Anderson has also filed to run for one of the three open seats, her own and those currently held by Howard Anderson and Ben Bailey.

your down time, what leisure activities do you like to participate in?

D. Harold Draper - Candidate Cedar Fort City Council “Service to others … service in the House of The Lord … gardening … the great outdoors … but most of all our Grandchildren.”

Lynnette Groff - Candidate Cedar Fort Mayor “I don’t know if you would really consider what I do leisurely, but I absolutely love to workout and there is nothing better than riding my horses, especially mountain riding.

That really clears your mind and soul!”

Wendy Lojik - Candidate Cedar Fort City Council “I love to bake and craft. Creating something with whatever items I have on hand has been a talent I have used to stretch my budget at home and when I volunteer in the community. It gives me a sense of accomplishment when I can use things at hand. I love to spend time with my family. We Jeep, 4 wheel, and laugh and have fun.”

David T. Gustin - Candidate Cedar Fort Mayor “I enjoy spending my free time raising and playing with my children, hiking the beautiful trails covering our state, practicing gun safety and shooting sports, and working outdoors to improve my property.”

Question: Why have you chosen Cedar Fort as your place of residence?

Lynnette Groff - Candidate Cedar Fort Mayor “We moved here in 1989 because we wanted an agricultural lifestyle where it was dark and quiet at night, and a great place to raise kids. I fell in love with not just the beauty and majesty of Cedar Fort and the surrounding mountains, but the people too. This is a real community, full of caring, hard working people that are not just friends, but family.”

David T. Gustin - Candidate Cedar Fort Mayor “Cedar Fort has an abundance of attractive attributes, but two of the

biggest reasons I have chosen to live in Cedar Fort are (1) the people of Cedar Fort are caring, genuine, loving and hardworking - the kind of people I want my children to grow up around, and (2) this valley has such beauty due to its natural look and feel. I want to ensure Cedar Fort maintains these qualities for many generations to come.”

Wyatt Cook - Candidate Cedar Fort City Council “My family has lived here for seven generations, I believe it is a great place for families to live. I think it is important to preserve our town’s traditions and history. This town has taught me the principles and ethics I live by. My hope is that future generations will have the same opportunities.”

Kelly Berry - Candidate Cedar Fort Mayor “I moved to Cedar Fort at the age of 19 after marrying my husband, Bart. Here we raised our seven children on land that has been a part of the Berry family for five generations. If elected, I bring experience of a long-time resident of 37 years and the knowledge I have gained while serving in various leadership roles.”

Wendy Lojik - Candidate Cedar Fort City Council “Cedar Fort reminds me the most of Highland when I was growing up. It has one little gas station/ store where all the town can stop and chat. It’s small enough to know everyone in every house. I love the traditions and the history of this town. It just feels like home.”

D. Harold Draper - Candidate Cedar Fort City Council “Vickie and I have a very precious Pioneer Heritage that came to fruition here in Utah County, but more particularly in Cedar Valley.

Vickie is a 5th generation native of Cedar Fort. We love this valley and appreciate the sacrifice of our forefathers who established a wonderful place to raise a family and enjoy life, as we know it.”

Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.

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Continued from Page A2 sense of community.”

Wendy Lojik - Candidate Cedar Fort City Council “I am running for City Council position. I love Cedar Fort and the history of it being one of our original town settlements when the pioneers came to Utah. I want to help preserve the history and serve the many resents who are descendants of the original pioneers.”

David T. Gustin - Candidate Cedar Fort Mayor “As an attorney, I have many specialized skills that will enable me to effectively assist the Town of Cedar Fort, and believe that I am uniquely positioned to have an immediate impact in the Mayor’s Office. With regard to my personal motivations, I feel that my life has been richly blessed, and therefore have an obligation to give back by serving others.”

Lynnette Groff - Candidate Cedar Fort Mayor “I love this town and the people in it. Unfortunately, we can no longer ignore that growth is coming, it is at our doorstep. I would like to keep the small town feel, agricultural lifestyle, and yet grow at a 4% growth rate, not the current 1.5%.

We need to look at new residents as future contributors to our town, not as liabilities, just as Cedar Fort opened its arms to my family in 1989, that’s how I want to treat new and future residents.”

Wyatt Cook - Candidate Cedar Fort City Council “I aim to achieve a responsive, effective local government that will preserve small town values, maintain the infrastructure, makes decisions with transparency and provides strong political leadership.

I will strive to improve communication between city hall and the community. I will bring my ability to solve everyday problems. I have attended BYU Idaho in business management and currently work as a field training officer for UDC and Special Operations.”

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By Linda Petersen

By Linda Petersen CEDAR HILLS—If you’ve been working hard getting your yard into shape this summer, it’s not too late to enter it into Cedar Hill’s annual Yard of the Month contest.

The city’s beautification committee gives out awards each summer month through September recog-

nizing one yard from each of five precincts that the city is divided into (if entries are submitted from each area).

Photos of the winning yards are posted on the city’s website.

June’s winners were the Bouwhuis residence, 10308 North Ironwood Drive; the Bushman residence, 4330 West Oxford Street; and the Brere-

ton residence, 9109 North Canyon Heights Drive.

This is the sixth year for this annual contest.

If you want to recommend a neighbor’s yard or be considered yourself, contact the city office’s front desk at 801-785-9668.

ALPINE—Elected city officials have turned down the chance to increase their salaries. On June 13, all five Alpine city council members voted to reject an ordinance that would have increased their salaries, and the mayor’s, by roughly 20 percent. This vote also eliminated a small increase for planning commissioners. The item was on the council agenda at the request of council members Kimberly Bryant and Troy Stout.

Three residents spoke at the public hearing on the issue: former city council member Will Jones, and residents Roman Frazier and Jessica Smuin. All spoke in support of the increase.

“I feel the council deserves a little more because they do a lot and Alpine is underpaid compared with other communities,” Smuin said.

Jones, a past council member, said he felt what was proposed was fair compensation, but cautioned the elected officials that serving in their positions was public service.

“If the reward becomes the issue, you’ve lost the meaning of public

service,” he said.

Both Stout and Bryant spoke about the proposed increase.

Bryant said she would like to see an increase in salary to entice good people to run for office. “There are some who would like to run for office, but it isn’t worth it in relation to the time commitment and what they are paid,” she said.

Stout said that the Alpine City Council and mayor were paid less than any city in the county. He felt it was a healthy thing to review the salaries.

Ramon Beck said he, personally, did not need the money, but he could see that there were others who would need the compensation for the time and expense. “I can be the swing vote on this,” he said.

Both Lon Lott and Roger Bennett said they did not need an increase.

After the discussion on the matter, Stout moved to reject the motion, with Bryant seconding it.

The remainder of the council voted for the motion, effectively killing their own pay increase.

The last time the salaries were increased was in 2006.

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Eagle Mountain Continued from Page A2 dle. Let’s not let the territory battle over roads keep any of us from getting home safely, so we have to work together with our state and county leaders to make reasoned decisions to improve the development of roads.

Matt Visser - City Council Candidate “Roads are a huge concern for all of us in EM whether it’s limited access to neighborhoods, too few lanes to accommodate the high traffic times, or something as simple as maintenance. While I believe that we’re trying to correct the problem, I believe more can be done. Developers need to be held to contracts or we should renegotiate for the best long term interests of the city. SITLA seems to hold a lot of control and, I believe there are ways we can develop the way the city feels is best and not let SITLA decide for us.

Jonathan Vale - Mayor Candidate “As with any problem, there are multiple ways to solve a problem.

That is why it is important that as mayor, I would consider not only my solution, but the solutions of the city council, the residents of Eagle Mountain, and others as well. My idea on how to alleviate the road problems for the new High School would be to have multiple ways for traffic to flow.

“The main exit corridor, to me, is going to be Pony Express Parkway.

Since this has only one way both directions, traffic would soon come to a bottleneck when school is let out or when any event at the school would occur. To alleviate this, the answer would be to expand the road to two lanes in both directions.”

Drew Curley - City Council Candidate “The best way to alleviate road problems facing Eagle Mountain is twofold. First, when we construct new roads and make repairs, they need to be done in such as a manner as would provide longevity. When you already have traffic flow issues, ill-planned construction along with more frequent or longer lasting repairs have devastating effects.

This will require higher investment in our road infrastructure.

“Second, we need more arterial roads. We need a road to connect Cory Wride Hwy (or at least EM Blvd) directly to Pony Express Pkwy near Cory Wride Memorial Park. This will not only help school traffic, but also ease driving to what is scheduled to be a destination park.”

Debbie Hooge - Full Time Mayor Candidate “Good question and, yes, it is a big problem, especially for people in The Ranches where neighborhood collectors are beginning to act like freeways to accommodate

through traffic.The answers are not simple, nor are they cheap. I believe the smartest is a third North/South collector on the West of the new high school, past the airport and up to SR73. Eagle Mountain Blvd was designed to be the major collector on the west side of town. While it is a fast road, some residents seem reluctant to use it and prefer going through The Ranches.

“Another option is to slow travel on Pony Express and Ranches Pkwy, such that it is not a fast solution. Then, build a collector from west of the high school over to Eagle Mountain Blvd. This would probably not be a popular solution, but I believe it would be the quickest and cheapest.”

Donna Burnham - City Council Candidate “With the new high school and continued development in City Center, we have a serious transportation problem. I would like to propose both short-term and long term-solutions to the problem. First, we need to add a long center turning lane on Pony Express so that those turning left into or out of the school will hold up thru traffic as little as possible.

“Then I propose we build a secondary access road to the school from Eagle Mountain Boulevard.

In the long term, we need to widen Pony Express all the way to City Hall. SITLA has fought the expansion of the road from the beginning, but even with other road options in our long-term plan, this road needs to be widened to help meet the city’s transportation demands.”

Stephanie Gricius - Part Time Mayor Candidate “It’s obvious that as the city grows we are going to need more roads, and roads cost money. Right now the city is working on a comprehensive road maintenance plan.

This will prolong the life of our existing roads. My number one budget priority for this fiscal year is roads, as was the majority of the council’s, and you’ll see this reflected in the upcoming budget.”

Question: What are your views on property rights, and how do you plan on balancing the property rights of current residents with the property rights of prospective developers?

Jonathan Vail - Mayor Candidate “My view on property rights is that the owner of the property should be able to build or do what they need to do as long as they: 1.

Follow all applicable laws, permits, and zoning criteria, 2. Do not negatively impact the values of neighboring properties, and 3.

During building phases, all procedures and plans should minimize the impact that is made on the current residents. In order to obtain a

balance, I plan on working with the appropriate committees and the city council to ensure appropriate zoning is applied to each area. Planning is a key part to ensuring that values are maintained. On top of this, any major developments will need to submit plans, which need to be approved, on how they are going to minimize any impact (i.e. dust prevention procedures, truck traffic routes) on the existing community.”

Donna Burnham - City Council Candidate “Balancing property rights of current residents with the rights of developers is one of the most important yet difficult tasks a council faces. Everyone is a fan of property rights until their neighbor wants to build an ugly garage or a developer plans a new subdivision that will destroy their view.

“I am a strong proponent of property rights for all and will work within the legal parameters the council has to protect existing residents. Confrontational diplomacy doesn’t work. Finding the proper balance of rights, listening to input from residents, developers, and city staff, and working together will always produce a better result.”

Jan Preece - City Council Candidate “Property Rights are guaranteed under the 5th Amendment to the Constitutions of the United States of American and reads in part, “No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law, nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.” My beliefs follow the constitution. A person has a right to do with their property (land) as they see fit, but there is the exception of zoning regulations which are in place to ensure that land, and land use is developed in a matter that protects the right of the community.

“At times, the rights of the land owner collide with zoning laws and or the desire of other landowners to change the zoning laws. When considering any changes to zoning laws, or appropriating private property for public use the rights and good of the community must be considered. I am not in favor of changing zoning unless the applicant can prove by a preponderance of evidence that it is for the public good and not just a private good.”

Matt Visser - City Council Candidate “I stand strong on property rights.

If you own the property you should decide what happens on it. That said we have zoning for a reason.

We probably don’t want a pig farm, next to a restaurant. Recently in a city council meeting, staff proposed that we change wording in our code.

The change is simple, but it limits

property rights tremendously. Heres the run down. The proposal was to restrict anything that wasn’t specifically mentioned as approved in the code. I don’t think its governments role to tell us what we can do, but to give basic restrictions. I stood up and gave public comment on my feelings, at that council meeting.”

Drew Curley - City Council Candidate “I am a firm believer in property rights and conforming with the laws, whether they be city-wide or for your community. If you live in an HOA, I believe in abiding by those standards or working to change them if you believe they are unjust. The same goes for the city.

If we want higher property values and a safe community, these are necessary.

“Developers have a hand in this of course. We need to plan our city’s development responsibly to lend itself to conditions where the goals of safety and community are maintained. When and where permitted, I am committed to take the legal approach, which is to leave property as unencumbered as possible, giving preference to freedom.”

Melissa Clark - City Council Candidate “Our country was founded on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

It all comes to property, personal property rights and freedoms, and when we stick to these basic founding principles, we can avoid costly or dangerous mistakes made by government.

“All over Eagle Mountain, we have developments popping up, but the plans for those developments haven’t happened overnight; someone has invested their own money into the land, then the engineering and plans, and amenities and infrastructure. Those who have followed proper procedures, laws, and codes should be allowed to develop their property. It has been hard losing our unblemished view out of my backyard, but I know that the houses being built across the street also represent the hopes and dreams of another family and it is not my right to stand in the way of that.”

Stephanie Gricius - Part Time Mayor Candidate “Property rights are just that, a RIGHT. The balancing act between developers and residents can sometimes be a little sticky, but it can be worked through. One example is the dust issue that was facing the Mt. Airey area. The landowner was vested with the extractive industries overlay zone, and therefore within their right to do certain things. I went to lunch with the landowner and discussed the problem.

“At that point I asked if he would mind doing a presentation on the the new dust mitigation measures,

which he put together and brought to council. Later, when their MDA was before council, I asked if they would be willing to remove the overlay zone if we included language that protected their current operation.

“They accepted, and it turned out that the conversation up to that point had been, in large part, based on a misunderstanding. Communication is key.”

Debbie Hooge - Full Time Mayor Candidate “Well, I would separate property rights from development rights.

Property rights involve our right to enjoy the use of our property and to have it protected from the government changing our quiet use and enjoyment without having some eminent domain that would alter this. I am passionate about protecting the rights of the residents and people who own or lease a property and want them to able to use and enjoy it. I do not believe eminent domain or dramatic changes in use should ever be used except in the most critical occasions where there are risks to the community.”

Jared Gray - City Council Candidate “Property rights are important to me. I will defend rights of property owners (both existing and future) by staying within the law first of all, but making sure our zoning and future zoning plans are what is best for our city and residents.”

Question: What do you see as the best thing that Eagle Mountain has going for it, and how do you plan on protecting it for future generations?

Matt Visser - City Council Candidate “I think the greatest thing that eagle mountain has going for it, is the people. We come together faster than anyplace. Missing kids?

Search parties. Lost pets? Everybody keeps an eye out. People need food? Organize a food drive. City cuts programs you love? Organize a board and make it happen. Family’s in need? We come together to take care of them. The way the city can help protect that is simple. Keep the small town feel.”

Jared Gray - City Council Candidate “The best thing about Eagle Mountain is the people. It’s such a new town, everyone is an equal no matter how you got here. It’s not a good old boy mentality that excludes new or young people. It’s a beautiful place. Lots of amenities for such a young city.”

Debbie Hooge - Full Time Mayor Candidate “Eagle Mountain has the people going for it. It has the land going for it. And, it has lots of room to grow, but growth needs to be smart.

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Conversations with a horse

Northern Utah Notes

By Linda Petersen

Anxiety and depression are becoming more common as our lives seem to become filled with responsibilities and expectations.

Medications can help, but maybe it’s time to explore the cause of the problems. Did you know that talking to a horse can be beneficial to your mental health? The long running TV show, Mr. Ed, (19611966), about an owner who carried on conversations with his horse was not only fun but pointed out that our animals can be aware of our thoughts and needs. In more recent years horses have been providing physical and mental health support with great success.

The more commonly known, hippotherapy, where riding or other interactions with horses can be combined with physical therapy for disabilities or limitations of the body, had its beginnings in Europe but is now widely recognized in many areas of the world. In addition, we are also understanding the benefits to mental health in the horse-human relationships. Professionals who have been trained to use horses in therapy sessions with clients are seeing positive, longterm results in reducing emotional stressors, more positive family relationships, and overall improved quality of life.

How does this type of therapy differ from the traditional talk therapy? There are several differences: It takes place outside in a safe but challenging environment.

The client works with a team; the therapist, a horse professional, and horse(s).

It is hands-on, allowing the client to use not only the thinking and emotional brain, but also the behavioral/action part of who you are and how you respond.

It is sensory based; touch, sight, sound, smell, allowing connection for experiences and emotions.

It is a 3-way conversation between the client, the staff (including the horse), and the environment.

Horses may be large and somewhat intimidating to some clients, but given a chance to interact with them in a therapeutic setting and with support from trained professionals, clients can develop a positive view of self, learn to set healthy boundaries, overcome fears, work thru anxiety and depression and make major changes in creating healthy and rewarding relationships.

Three Willows Counseling & Equine Experience in Cedar Fort provides sessions for individuals, couples, families, children with developmental trauma and specialty groups. We also have experience providing sessions for military service members and their families.

Though we can’t guarantee that our horses will talk to you, they will become an important part of your healing, learning process. Contact Three Willows at 3wllws@gmail. com or call (no texts) 801-7668133.

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AMERICAN FORK Ground fireworks will be permitted on public streets and in all parks throughout the city. Because of fire and safety concerns, the city will be restricting legal aerial fireworks in July to specific parks: Art Dye (1000 N. 550 E.); Greenwood (200 E. 500 S.); Val Vista, 1100 E. 1350 N.; Legacy (50 W. 1340 N.; Hindley (300 N. 560 W. and Evergreen (700 E. 150 N.).

CEDAR HILLS No ground or aerial fireworks and no open pit fires without screens are allowed east of Canyon Road. No aerial fireworks are allowed west of Canyon Road but fire pits up to 36 inches in diameter are permitted.

HIGHLAND All fireworks and open burning are banned in the following subdivisions: Bull River, Westfield Cove,

Hidden Oaks, Sunset Mnt. Properties, Hunter Ridge, Chamberry Fields, Highland Hills, Mercer Hollow, Beacon Hills, Country French, View Point, Highland Glen Park, Skye Estates, Dry Creek Highland, Sterling Pointe, Highland Oaks and the mouth of American Fork Canyon. Professional firework displays for private events throughout all of Highland City are also banned.

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AMERICAN FORK • The City Council has recently approved an Urban Deer Control Plan to handle deer in parts of the community that are destroying yards, gardens and crops. The plan has been successfully used by many cities throughout the county. The program will be run

by Humphries Archery. Those interested in participating in the program can contact Humphries at 801-756-4750.

• A new beach, Marina Cove Beach, constructed on Utah Lake at the American Fork Boat Harbor recently opened to the public. Local officials hope it will become a prime recreation spot. As part of a major lake renovation, Crews pulled weeds and hauled in 800 tons of sand donated by the city to make the

beach. Beach-goers can take advantage of services offered by Good Life Rental Company to rent jet skis, canoes, boats, paddle boards, trikes and kayaks. Use of the beach is free, but it must be accessed through the boat harbor which charges $5 for parking.

You can walk in for $2. Daily launch tickets for the marina are $8. The city plans to add more sand and expand the beach throughout the summer. Marina Cove Beach is located at 6135 North 6000 West in American Fork.

LEHI • Cabela’s at 4100 North Cabela’s Boulevard has received city approval to build two office buildings to the north and south of its current building.

CEDAR HILLS • The city will host its annual

free pancake breakfast Saturday, August 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Vista Room of the Cedar Hills Community Center, 10640 N. Clubhouse Drive. The meal will include pancakes, bacon, eggs, juice and milk.

• Cedar Hills Youth Theater is offering classes for youth ages 8-18, beginning Thursday, Aug. 17. The 12-week course, where they will learn the basics of musical theater, will be taught by Jordan Long, assistant administrator and fine arts chair at Liahona Preparatory Academy. Each student in the class will have a role in “James and the Giant Peach,” which will be performed three times at the end of the course at the Valentine Theater in American Fork. The cost is $105 per student for a class time of either 4:15-6:15 p.m., or 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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American Fork Mayor is honored twice

By Linda Petersen AMERICAN FORK—Mayor J. H. Hadfield was surprised twice recently with awards. The first, the Commanders Award for Public Service, was presented in recognition of Hadfield’s support of the Utah National Guard, the 1457th Engineer Battalion located in American Fork, and for being a spokesman of the benefits of military service.

Hadfield was honored at the city’s Memorial Day program with the award, the fourth-highest public service decoration awarded by the Army. The award was presented to Hadfield by Bruce C. Frandsen, Brigadier General, U.S. Army (Ret.).

“I have given out hundreds, if

not thousands, of awards. But this is the first time I have given out this award. It is rarely awarded to civilians,” Frandsen said.

The second award came from his own public service department just weeks later. Hadfield was honored at home on June 13 by Fire Chief Aaron Brems and Police Chief Darren Falslev.

Brems presented the mayor with a commemorative plaque and a customized fire helmet in recognition of his service to the city.

“We admire your passion, your attitude, your leadership, your integrity and the love you have for the city,” Brems said. “Your steadfast dedication and unwavering support you have shown all of us at American Fork Fire Department is the reason we are so successful.”

Falslev presented Hadfield with a shield and a challenge coin. The coin, he said represents professionalism, service and excellence. “I think you exemplify those traits,” he said.

Hadfield, who in recent months has been undergoing treatment for cancer, thanked the chiefs for the recognition. “I’ll use this more than you will know,” he joked about the fire helmet. “My hair is thinning again because of my several treatments so I’ll use this to cover my bald spot when I’m working in the backyard.”

Hadfield then turned the praise back on the fire and police departments: “American Fork City is blessed and honored to have the caliber that we have in our public safety department — the fire and the police departments. It’s a pleasure to be associated with you and to contribute what I can to your successes,” he said.

Hadfield served in the military for more than 30 years, retiring as a colonel in the Utah National Guard. He has served as mayor of American Fork for seven years.

Prior to that, he worked in the city’s engineering department. He has indicated he will not be running for the position of mayor again.

Em Continued from Page A7 We need to go back to providing sufficient open space. We need to start planning for parks decades in advance and then actually building them. We need to think neighborhood, and not just city.

“I have eight grandchildren living and growing in Eagle Mountain.

Personally, I hate seeing them stuck on their devices and watching TV. I would like them to be able to run to the neighborhood park and play, without worrying about whether or not they are safe. I love taking long walks with them on the trails or hiking in the foothills above where I live. It is such a blessing for me and them. We walk and we talk. That is my legacy to them, and it should be the legacy the city provides to all its citizens.”

Donna Burnham - City Council Candidate “The best thing Eagle Mountain has going for it is the people who live here. We have an incredible sense of community, which we don’t want to lose. We need to continue city efforts to involve citizens in the community, such as community cleanup projects, city planning and visioning and family-friendly city events and parks. But govern-

ment can’t and shouldn’t shoulder this responsibility alone. We have many great civic groups in our community that the city can highlight and give more visibility.”

Stephanie Gricius - Part Time Mayor Candidate “Eagle Mountain’s biggest resource is the residents. I’m always inspired by how the community comes together to help someone in need. Another of our defining characteristics is the outdoor recreation.

You can hike, bike and do just about any outdoor activity just a few minutes from home. Protecting this is something that is currently being thoughtfully considered as we redo our master plan.”

Melissa Clark - City Council Candidate “The best thing that Eagle Mountain has going for it is the heart of the people. When a family is facing a horrible illness, we rally together to raise funds and show support.

When a local elementary school was under attack by a man with history of mental illness, we saw leaders of the business community start a drive of support for the man’s family to show that Eagle Mountain supports all of its residents, including the ones that are usually forgotten

about.”

Drew Curley - City Council Candidate “The best thing I can see that Eagle Mountain has going on is that it is still a great place to raise a family.

Crime rates are low, schools are good, neighbors are kind and service oriented, and it’s one of the last places around where the whole town feels connected. If you were here during the Robbie Raccoon days, you know what I mean. Sometimes we are a silly, sarcastic, or even at times overly passionate people, but we are real people, living real lives, caring for one another.”

Jonathan Vail - Mayor Candidate “The biggest good that Eagle Mountain has going for it is the people. They are willing to help each other and the community as a whole. The way to protect this is by continuing to have the many opportunities for the city and he citizens to interact and help each other.”

Jan Preece - City Council Candidate “Biggest good of Eagle Mountain is the people and sense of community. I am impressed everyday by what my neighbors do for each other.”

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Fairfield appoints town planner

By Linda Petersen FAIRFIELD—On June 27, after a phone conference with Tyree Pulham and a discussion on the duties and responsibilities of the position, the Fairfield town council appointed Pulham as town planner. Pulham had been serving on the planning and zoning commission, a position he has resigned from. The council also met with Pulham later that evening.

As his first order of business, Pulham said he felt the town’s building permit application and process needs to be updated. The town council members all agreed.

Pulham plans to work on it and to have a new application to present to the council on July 20.

For some time, the town council has been working on a subdivision ordinance. They have been studying other municipalities’ subdivision ordinances to determine what makes the most sense for Fairfield.

To this end, the council met on June 1 with state ombudsman Brent Bateman who is a land use expert.

At their request, he outlined the separate responsibilities of the town council, planning and zoning commission and the state. He further instructed them on conditional uses, prohibited uses, subdividing, roads, appeals and annexations.

In other business, the town council approved a $650 reimbursement to Vern Carson who used his own equipment, gravel and time to fix a recent water break line. It also approved a onetime payment of $300 to Tyler Thomas who spent six and a half hours working on the line himself. The town will also purchase a load of gravel for future use and to replace Carson’s gravel that was used for the repair of the water line. The remaining load of gravel will be used at the cemetery.

The Fairfield Town End of Summer Bash will be held Saturday, Sept. 16.

Lehi Legacy Center pool gets new slide tower Children play at the Lehi splash pad.

By Christy Jepson Splash pads are becoming a popular playtime venue for families, especially those with younger children, because the water is not very deep and it allows for fun outdoor playtime when temperatures climb into the triple digits. Here is a list of local splash pads in the area. *Creekside Park: 100 S. 600 E. in Alpine (Hours 10 am -8 pm). This is a great park to take kids of all ages it has a splash pad, tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball, walking trails, pavilion and playgrounds. There is not a lot of shade, so bring a shade tent. There are restrooms. *Highland Town Center: 5400 W. Civic Center Drive, Highland (10

am -8 pm. Closed from 3-4 pm to allow time for cleaning). There are a lot of benches, different spray fountains and rocks to climb on. There is not a lot of shade, bring a shade tent. There are restrooms. *Nolan Park: 7862 N. Tinamous Road, Eagle Mountain (9 am -9 pm). It features dumping cups and two shower sprayers. There is not a lot of shade. *Ivory Ridge: 3200 N. 560 W. Lehi (10 am -8 pm). You’ll find a small water river (ankle deep or less) and spraying features. There are restrooms and a covered pavilion close by. Across the grassy field there is a another playground, basketball court and walking trials. *University Place: The Orchard (Orem): 575 E. University Parkway.

This has a choreographed water show with three shaded pavilions, just to the east of The Orchard at the north entrance of the shopping center is the indoor and outdoor Kid’s Place play area. Kid’s Place includes a log climbing structure, monkey bars in the trees, a climbing wall and interactive water fountains. *Palisade Park: 1313 E. 800 N. in Orem. This park will open on July 13. This park features a walking trail, pavilions, two tennis courts, three sports fields and a playground and a splash river with several water features.

We were able to do this without increasing taxes, yet still provide a place for the community to come together. But that is not all we are doing, we will continue to work with land owners and the State to preserve and make use of the great access we have to the lakefront and mountainside that offers many great recreational opportunities.”

Michael McOmber - Candidate Saratoga Springs City Council “Open space, once gone, can really never be replaced. We need to make sure that the ordinances and policies in place address these needs and maintain an equal playing field for all land owners within the city. I believe that in recent years we have done much better to define what is truly considered open space and have set parameters to preserve it. I will continue to fight for this within the city.”

Stephen Willden - Candidate Saratoga Springs City Council “Saratoga Springs has ample open space outside of a quality sports parks for baseball, but we recently approved a sports complex without raising taxes that will be built and ready for use in 2018. Our city is experiencing rapid growth, and is imperative to negotiate with developers to preserve and improve open space as more homes are built in our city. We have been able to successful do this the past four years and will continue to do so going forward.”

Question: What are your views on the city’s current plan for parks and recreation, and what are future goals for them?

Michael McOmber - Candidate Saratoga Springs City Council “I was very excited to approve the sports park, “Patriot Park”, which will have 8 baseball fields and 8 pickle ball courts. As our city grows, these are the types of amenities that should, and are, coming

to the city. I hope that in the next few years we will be able to build a recreation center for the residents to enjoy sports year round. I also would like to see the performance park in Fox Hollow get developed.

That park has an outdoor amphitheater which would be another great amenity for the city.”

Stephen Willden - Candidate Saratoga Springs City Council “As a city council, mayor, and staff, we have significantly improved our parks and recreation program over the last four years, all without increasing taxes. For example, we hired a top-in-the-state recreation director who has significantly increased youth and adult sports programs, without added cost to the tax payers, and the Sports Park, including baseball and pickle ball in phase one and all purpose fields in phase two, is breaking ground this spring. We will continue to find innovative ways to improve parks and recreation without increasing taxes.”

Jim Miller - Candidate Saratoga Springs City Mayor “As a council, we have actively worked to improve our parks and recreation for the residents of our community without having to raise taxes. In many ways, this has prolonged the time it has taken to build our parks and programs, but I and the Council feel that this is the right and responsible way to manage the needs and growth in a developing city. We hired a top-in-the-state recreation director who has increased both the quantity and quality of youth activities, and is planning to grow the program to include those who are young at heart and wish to get out and play. We are currently in the process of adding baseball fields and pickle ball courts to our city programs.”

LEHI—The city is replacing the indoor pool slide tower at the Legacy Center. On June 6, Legacy Center Director Dan Harrison told the mayor and city council that the tower, originally constructed in 2005, had never been coated properly and that he had received an engineer’s opinion in 2012 that the level of deterioration was beyond repair on some parts of the tower.

On June 27, the council awarded the bid for reconstruction of the pool tower to Shepherd Fabrication and Peterson Company.

Shepherd Fabrication will remove

the old slide tower stairway and rail, sandblast, apply a primer coat of paint and paint the support columns (both horizontal and vertical), prepare the steel and cement and erect new fiberglass stairs and rail for $90,950.

Peterson Company will provide all the parts for the project including dark gray ISO-polyester resin stair treads, landings, grating clips and stainless steel hardware, yellow picket handrail and stair rail for $109,247.

The new tower will be installed Aug. 21-26 while the Legacy Center is closed for cleaning.

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saratoga Continued from Page A3 “My wife, Becky, and I have called Saratoga Springs home since 2005 and enjoy raising our three boys in this beautiful city. We love spending time together, especially outdoors. My family loves this community and oftentimes you will find us together at many city events.

I would not be running if I did not have the support of my family.”

Stephen Willden - Candidate Saratoga Springs City Council “While residing in Saratoga Springs these past 11 years, we’ve had 5 children. My wife, children, and I love fishing, movies, soccer, basketball, ATVs, and generally spending time together. My family means everything to me and will always come first, so over the last four years I always try to involve my family in city activities that I have been involved in as a city council member. You will meet at least one of my children at every city event.”

Leah Hansen - Candidate Saratoga Springs City Council “I have been married to my husband for nearly 24 years, and together we have raised our four children ranging in age from nearly 16 to nearly 22 years. I will not explain in two more sentences what my family means to me, because it would be unfair to them. I do not think such an answer can be given its due in only 3-4 sentences.”

Question: Do you feel we have enough open space, too much open space, or too little open space in the city? What policies will you try to implement to support that view?

Jim Miller - Candidate Saratoga Springs City Mayor “Saratoga Springs has lots of open space to help preserve the view corridors and feeling of openness. In August of this year, we will break ground on the new Veteran’s Memorial Sports Complex, ‘Patriot Park,’ that will open Spring 2019.

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Continued from Page A3 Question: Do you feel we have enough open space, too much open space, or too little open space in the city? What policies will you try to implement to support that view?

Cody Black - Candidate Lehi City Mayor “I believe location of the open space is an important factor. We need to decide as a city what concept would be best. Do we want several small open spaces or possibly one big open space?”

Steven Sabey - Candidate Lehi City Council “I love that Lehi still has open space, but I fear if we don’t plan for our growth this open space will become limited. I hope to see Lehi plan development efforts with the idea to keep specific areas open for recreational use. I would promote that when we plan to develop, we also plan to keep open space. This is the first step.”

Mark Johnson - Candidate Lehi City Mayor “I do believe open space is very important for a large city. I feel Lehi has done a fair job of acquiring necessary property but has done a poor job in planning for the devel-

opment of parks and open space. I will correct that.”

Question: What changes do you feel should be made to the city’s master/general plan?

Mark Johnson - Candidate Lehi City Mayor “More thorough infrastructure studies will be needed.”

Cody Black - Candidate Lehi City Mayor “Changing the master plan will require studying years of data. I haven’t heard any complaints about the master plan. Until it becomes an issue with the citizens I wouldn’t change anything.”

Steven Sabey - Candidate Lehi City Council “Roads and infrastructure need to be at the front of our city’s master plan. We know we are growing and will continue to grow. How do we support this growth? We need to engage with citizens and inform them on what city revenues will be used for and allow their voices to be heard. We have concerns over roads, water storage, and city services, these items are at the top of the table for debate and discussion.”

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Kestrels killed in Eagle Mountain

By Mike Kieffer On Monday June 12th, 2017 Eagle Mountain Kestrel Project volunteers were devastated by the news that one of the Kestral nest boxes was shot up, its occupants killed. It is suspected that on the evening of June 6th, someone shot down and killed the occupants of one of the twenty kestrel nest boxes located throughout and around Eagle Mountain. The box was completely destroyed and an adult female kestrel and four recently hatched chicks were killed. An unhatched egg was also destroyed.

Brian Smith, an Eagle Mountain resident and very active volunteer for the Eagle Mountain Kestrel project, was doing his regular Monday night nesting box check when he found the scene. At first Brian thought that the wind had blown down the box during the weekend’s high winds. But once he got closer, he knew what had happened. He found the 5 dead falcons, the destroyed nest box, liter and a bunch of spent shotgun shells and other casings. Brian had checked the box the Monday before, and found 5 unhatched eggs. Kestrel chicks usually hatch every 48 hours, so the chicks that were killed were only days old and the egg would have probably hatched during the weekend. Needless to say, Smith was devastated.

This particular box was one that he installed at the beginning of the season. He replaced an older box that was used the previous years, and had been monitoring it ever since.

The Utah department of wildlife resources were contacted, and an investigation is underway. They believe that the event happened on the evening of Friday the 6th, because of a cash receipt left at the scene from a local area restaurant.

The Utah DWR posted a notice on their website, wildlife.utah.gov, asking for anyone who has information on the event. It reads, “If you have information about this illegal killing or any other wildlife crimes please contact the UTiP hotline at 1-800-662-3337 or email us at

turninapoacher@utah.gov.”

The Eagle Mountain Kestrel project has been working for the last couple of years to increase the Kestrel population in Eagle Mountain. There have been some significant gains made and they are not going to let this setback hinder their progress.

Christopher Pengra, the Eagle Mountain City Mayor, went on Facebook after reading the DWR post, asking people to support Hawkwatch International, one of the Organizations helping with the Eagle Mountain Kestrel Project.

“Alright people. Very seldom do I loose my composure or get angry, but I’m not even going to try to hold my anger back with this.”

Pengra continued, “Why must we destroy the beautiful things of this world? Why has someone destroyed what others have given countless hours to protect and support? I cant answer these questions, but I will ask a favor so that we never have to ask these questions again.”

The project does not want to disclose the location of the box to the public to protect other wildlife that has found a home in the area. There is currently another pair of birds, Swainson’s Hawks, nesting in the same tree that the kestrel box was destroyed in. The hawks left before the event happened, and it has been verified that they were not harmed and their nest was undamaged during the event. Swainson’s hawks are very sensitive to disruption, and the project does not want to have them abandon the nest and the chicks for any reason. Please stay clear of the area if you do know where this box was located.

Shon Reed, the project organizer, said the box will be replaced for next year. “The risk is only associated with an intentional act deliberate against the birds. I believe this was a dumb move against a random target,” Reed said. “This loss only deepens our need to help these birds. Our cities are becoming their new homes as development sprawls into their natural habitat. It is up to us to provide new opportunities for their nests. Please reach out, get involved and educate our future generations.”

If you want to more information on the Eagle Mountain Kestrel project, you can follow it on the website, http://i84005.com/kestrel.

The project is still going strong.

On Thursday the 16th, I was lucky enough to be part of the banding of one of the project’s chicks. Hawkwatch International banded the chick that belongs to the nest that the project has installed a webcam in. That chick is expected to leave the nest in the next week or so.

Alpine Days is always “Better Together” Fun activities for the whole family August 4th - August 12th

By Linda Petersen With a theme of “Better Together,” this year’s Alpine Days, Aug. 4 - 12, will include all the much-loved favorite activities.

This year’s event includes lots of activities for active participants, including tournaments and races.

Competitive events include pickle ball, three-on-three soccer, a mountain bike race, a 5k and Toddler Trot and the rodeo.

Traditional activities include the quilt show, senior dinner, Chalk the Block, music and storytelling, the foam party, the Saturday morning parade and the fish grab. New this year is a 1980s Skate Session on Friday, Aug. 11.

Many of the events are being held at Creekside Park, 100 North 600 East. Food vendors will be at the park Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Boutique vendors will be there 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday only.

SCHEDULE 2017 (Unless noted, events are at

Creekside Park.)

Friday, Aug. 4 Pickleball tournament 8 a.m.,Burgess Park Pickleball Courts, 315 Parkway Drive.

Mountain Bike Race, 7 a.m., Red Brick Church Saturday, Aug. 5 Pickleball tournament, 8 a.m., Burgess Park Pickleball Courts, 315 Parkway Drive.

Sunday, Aug. 6 Faith & Family Fireside: Small and Simple Acts, 7 p.m., Alpine Stake Center 98 East Canyon Crest Road (by the roundabout) Tuesday, Aug. 8 Alpine Seniors Dinner, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Alpine North Stake Center Music & Storytelling, 7 p.m., Alpine Art Center Garden Wednesday, Aug. 9 Alpine Chalk the Block, 8 a.m.

Car show with JC Hackett, 5- 9 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 10 Pet Show & Scales and Tails Entertainment Petting Zoo, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Pet Show, 7 p.m.

Legacy Park (corner of Center and Main Street) Friday, Aug. 11 1980s Skate Session, 11 a.m., North Stake Center Family Foam Party, noon-2p.m.

Rodeo: Mutton bustin’ 7 p.m.

Rodeo events. 7:30 p.m., Rodeo Grounds Teen Party & Dance, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 12 5K, 6:30 a.m.

Toddler Trot, 7:45 a.m.

Parade:”Better Together!” 10 a.m., Roundabout to Creekside Park Pioneer Relic Hall Tours, 11 a.m. 3 p.m., 50 N. Main Street Quilt Show,11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mountainville Chapel (165 N. 100 E.) Fish Grab, 1:30 p.m.

Saturday Concert in the Park, Food Trucks & Fireworks, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Rodeo: Mutton bustin’ 7 p.m.

Rodeo events, 7:30 p.m., Rodeo Grounds

Enjoy free live music at Light My Fire series

ALPINE—Alpine City’s Light My Fire concert series and food truck rally is continuing every Monday night through Sept. 4 at Legacy Park on Main Street.

July 24, 7 p.m. Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse (The Inevitables & Radio Motion) July 31, 6 p.m. Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse (Voodoo Orchestra, Little Big Band, New Bop Big Band) Aug 14, 7 p.m. Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse (Kingston Winter & Soul Research Foundation) Aug 21, 7 p.m. Smokin’ Wood Bluegrass Band Aug 28, 7 p.m. Shane Lee Band Sept 4, 7 p.m. Nine Mile Canyon

Lehi seniors to enjoy classic movie trip It’ll be a blast of Hollywood past!

Join the Lehi Senior Center trip to see “Bringing up Baby”, a 1938 classic starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. The movie will be playing on Friday, July 21, at the SCERA Center for the Arts Grand Theater (the big screen!).

Seniors who join us on this trip will leave the senior center at 9 a.m. on our senior bus. We plan to return around 12:30 p.m.

The member price for the ticket is only $3, which includes the price of the bus, the movie ticket, and a Cinema Pack with popcorn, a small fountain drink, and your choice of selected candy. Non-Members will be charged $5. Be sure to reserve your spot on our bus before July 20th, by calling 385-201-2349.

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bud Continued from Page A1 Ryan (Crystal) Poduska in Saratoga Springs, Utah. They have 18 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Bud served in the US Army at the missile range in White Sands, New Mexico, from 1959 until 1962 when he was honorably discharged. He received his B.S. degree from UC, Fullerton in 1966; M.S. degree from UC, Fullerton in 1968. He taught at DeAnza Jr. College, Cupertino, CA, for 11 years. After receiving his PhD from BYU in 1983, he continued his career at BYU as a professor in the Family Science Department for 21 years, and retired in 2004.

Bud also had a private practice, providing marriage and family counseling to many clients over the years, with the goal of helping them live a rewarding and fulfilling life.

In 2013 Utah Valley University requested Bud’s assistance in helping them establish their Family Financial Counseling program, thus, he temporarily came out of retirement to teach part-time for 2 years. Bud has written and published 7 books (1976, “You Can Cope”; 1980, “Understanding Psychology and Dimensions of Adjustment”; 1993, “For Love and Money: a Guide to Finances and Relationships”;1995, “For Love and Money: How to Share the Same Checkbook and Still Love Each Other”; 2000, “Tell Debt Do Us Part”; 2005, “Financial

Stewardship and Family Relations” with co-author Lucy Beutler; 2013, “Hitchhikers”). He’s also had many articles and papers published through the years. He has served on the Urban Design Committee for the City of Saratoga Springs since 2007 and as a member of the City Council since 2012. Bud and Barbara (“soul mates” forever), whose greatest love was traveling the world, enjoyed anything from a 2 week cruise, to taking a new road just to see where it went. Humor was also a huge part of Bud’s life.

He always had a funny story or comment that brought laughter and smiles to almost any situation.

After being baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1976, Bud served in many different callings.

His most memorable was in 2002 when he became the first bishop for the Lake Mountain area where he lived in Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Every year his ward would need to be divided as the area was growing so fast. He loves the gospel, and the knowledge and peace it has given him. This next “mission call” will undoubtedly give him more opportunities to serve the Lord.

The family wishes to thank all the compassionate people from the Intermountain Homecare & Hospice who helped make this end of life event go so smoothly.

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Miss American Fork 2017 crowned

Caption: Miss American Fork 2017 Brittany Mangum. Photo courtesy of New Edition Photography School where she was the Sterling

By Linda Petersen Scholar state runner up in business and marketing and received several Brittany Mangum, 18, has been scholarships. She will be attending named Miss American Fork 2017.

Utah Valley University in the fall.

Mangum received a $3,000 scholarMiranda Fender was named Miss ship at the June 30 pageant held at Congeniality and Jordan Tidwell the American Fork Senior Center. received the Director’s Award.

She was crowned by Miss American Eight young women participated Fork 2016 Mimi Peyregne. in the pageant: Jordan Tidwell, JenHer attendants are First Attendant na Reimschussel, Kirsten Anderson, Lisa Leikam, 21, (she replaced Miranda Fender, Allison Lawrence, original first runner up Allison Law- Aubrey Moedl, Lisa Leikam and rence who was initially named first Brittany Mangum. attendant but stepped down) and According to Pageant Director Second Attendant Aubrey Moedl, Jenny Thacker, the American Fork 18. royalty would be helping out with Leikam received a $1,200 scholSteel Days July 6 to 15 and would arship and Moedl reeived a $900 appear in the Steel Days parade scholarship.

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Mangum, whose platform is domestic violence awareness and prevention, performed a vocal selection for her talent. She recently graduated from American Fork High

FIRE Continued from Page A1 damages and costs incurred to fight the fires.

On June 27, the Utah County Sheriff’s department release a press release that proves this point.

One of the June 26, 2017 fires was caused by two teens lighting fireworks in an unincorporated area

by Eagle Mountain. “Two boys, age 16 and 14, were lighting a firework called a “Ground Flower” when the fire started. This particular firework

is legal, but there are restrictions on when they can be used legally.”

They remind us that you can only light fireworks 3 days before and 3 days after certain holidays, including the 4th and 24th of July.

This particular fire burned 4.4 acres and took 9 hours to fully extinguish. The estimated cost for fighting the fire was between $12,000 - $14,000, and those responsible for the fire may be required to reimburse those expenses.

The benefits of positive thinking

By Celeste Bingham Positive thinking is a mental and emotional attitude. Those that practice this thinking try to focus on the bright side of life and expects positive results. To use positive thinking in your life, you need more than just to be aware of its existence, you need to adopt the attitude of positive thinking in everything you do. Positive thinking doesn’t mean that you keep your head in the sand and ignore life’s less pleasant situations. Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst.

Here are a few suggestions for trying to become a positive thinker.

1.Do nice things for others, even if you don’t feel like it. When we focus on others we aren’t thinking of ourselves.

2. Avoid negative influences. There is some truth to what your parents said to you in high school about being careful about the friends you surround yourself with. Those around us can influence our outlook, good or bad.

3. Use positive words in your inner dialogues, or when talking with others. If you keep beating yourself up, sooner or later you will believe the words you are saying.

4. Keeping a journal is therapeutic. To help release those negative thoughts at the end of the day write down the three things that didn’t go as expecting and what happened.

people to know about T1D, Sydney stated, “I want everyone to know that T1D is an auto-immune disease.

It cannot be prevented. I did not get it from eating too much sugar. There is also no cure! It will not go away by eating healthy and exercising.

I will be insulin dependent for the rest of my life. T1D’s must inject

themselves with an insulin shot 4-6 times a day and prick their fingers to check their blood sugar just as often. T1D is mostly diagnosed in infants, children and young adults, but it can happen to anyone, at any age. It comes on very suddenly, and can be fatal if not diagnosed correctly or soon enough.”

self aware and able to do what you need to stay healthy.

There is research being done on positive thinking and health. Health benefits that positive thinking may provide include: increased life span, lower rates of depression, better cardiovascular health and even better coping skills during hardships and times of stress. It’s unclear why people who engage in positive thinking experience these health benefits. The theory is that having a positive outlook enables you to cope better with stressful situations, which reduces the harmful health effects of stress on your body. It’s not always easy to be positive, but you have the choice to start thinking positive and making small changes, It will take time and work.

Helping fussy eaters stop fussing

By Danielle’ Diamond Vegetables don’t have to be the ammunition for dinnertime warfare where children’s complaints are hurtled across the table like culinary missiles of family dinnertime destruction. Getting kids to eat their greens (and reds, and yellows, and purples) really comes down to 3 basic rules.

1. Absolutely NO Other Options This rule is crucial in training future good eaters. You cannot expect a child to eat without a fuss if you are fussing in the kitchen over multiple custom meals. Allergies aside, everyone at the dinner table should be eating the same thing. If someone doesn’t like it and refuses to eat it, that’s okay! However, they need to understand that there will be nothing else to eat (no dessert, no bedtime snack), until breakfast the next morning. This may result in a few skirmishes but they will not starve and they will soon learn to eat what is given to them.

2. Make it Delicious Obviously, right? As you’re starting things out, make sure that the vegetables or new things that you’re serving are as tasty as you can make them (maybe with a little butter and

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Then write the 3 things that did go well that day. This will help you with ending on a positive note and still being able to release those negative experiences.

5. Identify areas to change. If you want to become more optimistic, first identify areas of your life that you usually think negatively about, whether it’s work, your daily commute or a relationship. You can start small by focusing on one area to approach in a more positive way.

6.Let yourself relax. Relaxation is an important part of recharging our “batteries”. If you have vacation hours at work, use them. Find things that are free and bring you joy, from a walk to sitting on your porch reading a book. Taking a break isn’t a sign of weakness. It says you are

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salt, or olive oil and seasonings) and perhaps coupled with something familiar and liked. So, if you’re introducing broccoli, maybe serve it with some comfortable macaroni and cheese. Remember, no second servings until those greens have been thoroughly sampled or completely eaten.

3. Try Something New Often If your kids learn to expect something new and interesting on their

plate several times a week, that will become the new norm, and kids like routine. Make new foods and vegetables that they are required to try a normal part of their meal experience and pretty soon they’ll be taking those required bites without even having to be told.

Call a ceasefire to the great vegetable wars and enjoy mealtime with hearty servings of healthy food and healthy conversation.

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Stay local for summer fun for the whole family

By Chanel Nagaishi Summer is in full swing and finding activities to keep you and your family entertained can be difficult.

Luckily, we live in an area full of free and low-cost options to help you enjoy the dog days of summer.

Here are some upcoming events as well as some new places to check out: 1. The Outlets at Traverse Mountain Lehi’s recent growth is no secret, and the Outlets at Traverse Mountain are a great addition to the area.

In addition to housing a number of discounted stores - like Carter’s, Levi’s, and Gap Factory - and restaurants, the Outlets also hosts a free outdoor concert series called Rock Traverse. On Saturday, July 15th at 11:00 AM the Rusty River Band played. The next concert on Saturday, July 29th, at 7:00 p.m. features the FUNdeMENTALs. 2. Big Key Real Estate Sweet Summer Bash On Friday, July 28th, beginning at 5:30 p.m., Big Key Real Estate is hosting a client appreciation event at Margaret Wines Park in Lehi (100 East 600 North). This free event will feature food trucks, a live DJ, bounce houses, a dunk tank, a balloon artist, face painting, a photo booth, BBQ demonstrations and tasting, raffles and more.

3. Hokulia Shave Ice Luau With various locations throughout Utah County, Hokulia Shave Ice is a great place for a delicious summer treat. In addition to offering your classic shave ice flavors, Hokulia also specializes in authentic flavors imported directly from Hawaii. Try

getting a Sno Cap on any flavor to enhance your experience - it’s a generous drizzle of sweetened condensed milk that’ll have you making multiple return trips. On Thursday, July 20th, from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m., Hokulia is hosting their annual summer luau at their Highland location (5521 Timpanogos Highway). Bring chairs and blankets to sit on while you enjoy watching Happy Hula Polynesian dancers.

4. Eagle Mountain Street Fair After last year’s amazing turnout, this year’s fair has been expanded to feature more businesses and activities. More than 100 small and local businesses will be showcasing their products alongside 8 food trucks.

Fun activities for the whole family will also be available. This event will take place on Saturday, August 5th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. along E Peregrine Road.

5. Timpanogos Cave National Monument Free to hike and only $4 to $8 to tour the cave, Timpanogos Cave National Monument (2038 Alpine Loop, American Fork) is a local gem. In addition, the monument hosts various events throughout the summer. On Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 p.m., the monument hosts Evening Programs that are free and family friendly. Junior Ranger events are also hosted periodically as well as monthly Night Exploration events.

6. Visit your local library Most, if not all, the local libraries have summer reading programs as well as age-specific activities. Try visiting libraries outside your city of residence for variety in program-

Keeping your pets safe from foxtail plants

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ming. Specific information can be found on city websites.

7. Visit your local splash pad Highland, Lehi, Eagle Mountain, and Alpine all have splash pads located at city parks. These are basically free water parks. A great way to keep the kids - and yourself - cool.

Highland: Town Center Splash Pad, 5400 W. Civic Center Drive Lehi: Ivory Ridge Splash Pad, 3200 N. 560 W. Eagle Mountain: Nolen Park, 7862 Tinamous Road Alpine: Creekside Park, 100 S. 600 E. 8. City Festivals City festivals are multi-day events that include fireworks shows, vendors, fun runs, baby contests, and various other activities. Specific

By Chanel Nagaishi Last summer, my dog became a victim of the dreaded foxtail plant.

A Sunday stroll around Lehi turned into a visit to the veterinary hospital after a seed from one of these pesky plants lodged itself into his ear. A couple of hours and $100 later, he was back to his old self, but not all pets are so lucky.

Foxtail plants - a grass-like weed common in the Western United States - are especially risky for our furry friends. The barbed seed heads can work their way into small crevices around their bodies, from in between paws to inside ears and eyes. The danger of these plants goes beyond simple irritation, however. If left untreated, an embedded foxtail can lead to serious infection,

details and calendars of events can be found on city websites.

American Fork Steel Days: July 6th to 15th Highland Fling: July 29th to August 5th Alpine Days: August 3rd to August 8th 9. Grab a Bite Many new eateries have been popping up across the valley, especially in Lehi’s Traverse Mountain area.

Take the family to Slapfish (3320 N. Digital Drive), a modern seafood shack that serves up dishes like Traditional Fish and Chips, Clobster Grilled Cheese, and the Epic Fish Burrito. Or, if seafood isn’t your thing, try the new CoreLife Eatery in American Fork (197 NW State Street) for real, whole, satisfying foods free of GMO’s and artificial

flavors and colors. Green Bowls, Grain Bowls, and Broth Bowls are sure to make you feel full without the guilt.

10. Visit Thanksgiving Point Thanksgiving Point in Lehi offers food, fun, and shopping. Farm Country, Ashton Gardens, the Museum of Ancient Life, and the Museum of Natural Curiosity are sure to entertain kids and adults of all ages. Thanksgiving Point also hosts frequent events throughout the summer. For instance, the Museum of Natural Curiosity has Family Game Night on the first and third Fridays of each month starting at 5:30 p.m. Visit thanksgivingpoint. org for a full calendar of events.

or even death. This is because the seed heads don’t break down inside the body.

So, what can you do if you suspect your dog or cat has fallen victim to a foxtail? First, assess your pet’s behavior. A foxtail embedded into a paw can cause limping or swelling, or your pet might incessantly lick the area.

If a seed has gotten its way into your pet’s ear, he may shake his head, tilt it to the side, or repeatedly scratch it. Eyes -- another common victim -- might exhibit discharge or redness, or your pet might squint, scratch, or paw at the infected eye.

Discharge emitting from your pet’s nose or frequent and intense sneezing might indicate the presence of a foxtail in the nose.

Genitals are also not immune from

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If your furry friend is exhibiting any of these symptoms, and you cannot easily remove the foxtail with tweezers, contact your veterinarian immediately or take your pet to a local urgent care center.

The best methods of defense against these noxious weeds are to remove them from your yard, avoid walking in overgrown, grassy areas and keep your pet’s hair short during foxtail season -- foxtails are particularly attracted to animals with long ears and curly hair.

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2017 Highland Fling celebrates city’s 40 year anniversary with a program, music and socializing on Friday, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Alpine Country Club, 5000 West Alpine Country Club Lane. Tickets are $25 per person.

As always, Friday and Saturday will include the Utah State Hammer Championship and Highland Games where men and women in kilts compete for prizes in such events as the caber toss and Scottish hammer throw.

All the tried and true favorites are back, including the fine arts show, classic car show, back yard garden tours, the Family Adventure Race, the Lone Peak Marching Band Pancake Breakfast and the Grand Parade.

New this year is a box arcade for the Aug. 2 Kids Night. Elementary-age kids can submit an arcade game made from a box. There will also be free activities including a bike race and foam swords battles.

Competitions include a disc golf tournament, baby contest, strong man competition, 5k and 1-mile fun run and, of course, the Utah State Hammer Championship and High-

By Linda Petersen This year marks Highland City’s 40th anniversary. The Highland Fling, which runs July 29 to Aug. 5, will celebrate this occasion, “Ruby Jubilee - Celebrating the Past, Looking to the Future” with a kickoff on July 29.

On July 29 at 7 p.m. residents can enjoy a free music/mixed media presentation by former Highland resident David Dalley Jr. at the Lone Peak High School Auditorium. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

There will be a jubilee dinner

Four weeks to an organized home

By Danielle’ Dimond Week One 1. Clear out junk drawers 2. Clean out purses and bags 3. Clean out fridge and freezer 4. Take all toys to playroom 5. Clean out pantry 6. Clear out storage closet(s) Week Two 1. Clean out master closet 2. Clean out coat closet 3. Clean out children’s closets 4. Clear out shoe collections 5. Clean out cars

Week Three 1. Reorganize kitchen cabinets 2. Clean bathroom cabinets 3. Clean laundry room 4. Clean up mud rooms and entryways 5. Clean off desk Week Four 1. Reorganize playroom 2. Clean out couches 3. Clean up bathrooms 4. Organize cleaning supplies 5. Clean out garage

land Games.

Throughout the day Saturday, Aug. 5, there will be entertainment and vendor booths at Heritage Park.

The Historical Society will also display historical farm equipment and artifacts at the Community Center that day.

Schedule of Events Saturday, July 29 2017 Ruby Jubilee Kickoff Event, 7 p.m.

Music/mixed media presentation by David Dalley Jr. Lone Peak High School Auditorium Monday, July 31 Disc Golf Tournament, 3:30 p.m.

-8:30 p.m., Beacon Hill Park Movie in the Park, “Moana,” 6:30 p.m., Heritage Park (movie starts at dusk), including a visit from Moana (Polynesian dinner and shaved ices available for purchase).

Tuesday, Aug. 1 Fine Art Show Registration, 4 p.m. 7 p.m., Community Center Wednesday, Aug. 2 Kids Night/Box Arcade, 6:30 p.m., Town Center Park Splash Pad Thursday, Aug. 3

Baby Contest, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Heritage Park Back Yard Garden Tours, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., several locations Fine Art Show Artist Reception, 7 p.m., Community Center Family Adventure Race, 6:30 p.m.

Highland Glen Park Friday, Aug. 4 Fine Art Show, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Community Center Back Yard Garden Tours, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., several locations Strong Man Competition, 6 p.m., Heritage Park (south of tennis courts) Ruby Jubilee Celebration Dinner, 6 p.m. Alpine Country Club Youth Night in the Park: Youth dance with DJ Gage Harkness; free snacks and door prizes, Saturday, Aug. 5 Bank of American Fork Hot Air Balloon, 6:30 a.m. lift off (weather pending), Heritage Park 5K Run, 7 a.m., LDS Heritage Park Church Lone Peak Marching Band Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.,

Heritage Park Pavilion 1-Mile Fun Run, 8 a.m., LDS Heritage Park Church Utah State Hammer Championship & Highland Games, 9 a.m., Heritage Park (south of tennis courts) Daughter of Utah Pioneers Cabin Tours, 9 a.m. -3 p.m., Heritage Park Historical Society Displays, 9 a.m.

- 6 p.m., Highland Community Center Grand Parade, 10 a.m., Highland Elementary School (6000 W.) to Heritage Park (10400 N.) Vendor Booths, 10 a.m. - dark, Heritage Park Fine Art Show, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Community Center Stage Entertainment, 11:45 a.m. 10 p.m., Headliner Joshua Creek, Heritage Park Kids Games in the Park, character visits, 10 a.m. - dark, 2-5 p.m.

Heritage Park Lone Peak Fireman’s Spray, 2 p.m., Mountain Ridge Jr. High School (east field) Grand Fireworks Show, 10 p.m., Mountain Ridge Jr. High School (south field)

Cedar Fort Council makes PC changes

By Linda Petersen CEDAR FORT—Several personnel issues were addressed at the May 23 council meeting. The town council appointed Autumn Blackner as the new town treasurer. Bart Berry was appointed to the planning and zoning commission. Planning Commission Chair Barry Miller told the council his term would end on June 30 and that they needed to look for a replacement. Dave Rose was put in as the planning and zoning vice chair. Fire chief Steve Bowen reported that the fire department was getting 13 to 14 new fire crew members.

In June, the council made a

change to the Culinary Water Connect Exchange Ordinance. It now allows an existing residence with an existing well to deed water rights from that well to the town in exchange for a town water hookup.

The maximum number of hookups allowed per year would be 4 percent, the same that is allowed for new water hookups with new construction. It would be a point of diversion change and would be handled by the state.

The council also reorganized the planning commission to fix an earlier misstep when Bart Berry was put in Paul Peterson’s place on the commission after the latter moved. The first alternate should have been put in Peterson’s place

instead of posting the position and putting Berry in, since according to the planning and zoning by-laws, the alternate takes the place of the outgoing commissioner. The council removed Berry from the Planning Commission, appointed Jason Davis to the Planning Commission from alternate to permanent status and appointed Berry as a Planning Commission first alternate. This means Berry will serve a five-year term, something he said he is happy to do.

The town has contracted with Ace Recycling and Disposal to provide garbage services since Waste Management raised its rates. Pickup day is now Tuesdays. Garbage has to be set out by 7 a.m.

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How to respond to panhandling

No road referendum for Highland

By Linda Petersen HIGHLAND—A group of residents opposed to a citywide road fee called the Transportation Utility Fee, has decided not to pursue a referendum petition on the issue.

The fee, which was supposed to go into effect July 1, was put on hold when the residents filed a referendum petition on May 22 for the fee to be placed on the November ballot.

The residents had until July 7 to collect a minimum of 1,210 valid signatures. The group ultimately decided not to pursue a referendum.

So the $18.50/month per residence fee will go into effect Aug. 1 and will show up on residents’ August utility bills. The fee will be in effect until 2028.

City officials say the state of roads in the city is critical and without the funding, many roads will fail.

According to City Manager Nathan Crane, 91 percent of residents responding to a survey at the open houses said they would be willing to support some kind of increase—40 percent favored a tax increase while 54 percent supported a road fee.

Lehi study addresses water

By Chanel Nagaishi Panhandling, or asking strangers for money, seems to increase with the warmer weather, even in our smaller communities. It’s common to see people holding signs advertising their need for food, money or transportation along major intersections and highways. Most people feel conflicted when they come across somebody panhandling -- they want to help, but often don’t know what would be most effective.

Salt Lake City is making concentrated efforts to end panhandling in their community through a program known as HOST (Homeless Outreach Service Team). On their website, they provide quick and easy tips on how to best respond when someone asks you for money or other goods. Often, a simple, but polite, “no” will suffice. Then, rather than giving money directly to someone who is begging, consider donating to a reputed homeless service provider.

In 2015, the Orem Police Department compiled a list of resources to

give to those who are panhandling.

Referring people to community service providers is a more effective long-term solution and a more appropriate way of addressing needs that are often more than just monetary. Print out a few copies of these flyers and distribute them the next time you come across someone who is panhandling. Here is a list of these resources with a focus on those available close to our communities: Emergency Shelters *Food and Care Coalition 801-373-1825 299 E. 900 S., Provo *LDS Transient Bishop Assistance, American Fork 801-756-6079 *Center for Women and Children in Crisis (Domestic Violence) 801-377-5500 Food and Employment Assistance *Department of Workforce Services (Financial Assistance, Food Stamps) 801-526-0950 557 W. State Street, Lehi *WIC (Women, Infants, Children) 801-851-7230 599 S. 500 E., American Fork

*Meals on Wheels (Seniors) 801-229-3802 *Food and Care Coalition 801-373-1825 299 E. 900 S., Provo *Community Action Services and Food Bank 801-373-8200 815 S. Freedom Blvd. #100, Provo *LDS Employment Center, American Fork 801-756-6079 Housing Assistance *Utah County Housing Authority (Subsidized Rent) 801-373-8333 Mental Health/Substance Abuse Assistance *Wasatch Mental Health, American Fork 801-763-5010 *LDS Family Services, American Fork 801-216-8000 *Utah County Department of Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment 801-851-7128 *Crisis Line of Utah County, 24 hours 801-691-5433

Traverse West Canyon development approved

By Matthew Gary Milam LEHI—The Lehi Planning Commission approved a concept plan for Traverse Mountain West Canyon contingent upon the results of two studies—a positive environmental impact study and a dust mitigation study.

During the public hearing, Traverse Mountain residents had mixed emotions about the project. Those in favor encouraged a cautious approach to the project. Those adamantly against the project expressed a concern over the health and safety of residents due to the excessive dust that would be carried by the

gusts of wind prevalent in that area.

Commissioners believe the plan is an improvement over the previous proposal, but have many details and conditions to work out with the two companies who will be carrying out the project—TMTH Developers and Geneva Rock. Some of the residents against the approval of the plan feel that even though Geneva Rock will be required to take preventative measures—using a bermed conveyer belt system to move materials (to limit sound and dust problems) and a road specifically created for Geneva Rock (disallowing the use of residential roads)—they are not sure if the city can adequately en-

force Geneva Rock to adhere to the requirements.The approved concept lowers the density of residential housing on the topmost parts of the mountain. It also limits the time Geneva Rock has to mine the materials from the area.

Those opposed were concerned developers had not met with residents to include them in the planning. However, developers have since met with residents and have assuaged some of their concerns with certain concessions, such as the ones previously mentioned.

On the plus side for area residents, developers have offered to donate land for a much-needed elementary school. New housing construction in the area has created the need to bus students to other schools in west Lehi. A new school will be a welcome concession from the developers, yet some residents debated whether the trade-offs of the new plan were worth it.

By Linda Petersen LEHI—City officials recently heard the results of a water optimization study by Hansen, Allen & Luce that they had commissioned. The purpose of the study was to develop recommendations for the city to optimize its drinking water and pressurized irrigation systems.

Steve Jones, Hansen, Allen & Luce project manager, presented the findings on June 6.

The city’s two water systems are each divided into seven pressure zones. The uppermost zones are located against Traverse Mountain in the northern part of the city, while the lower zones are situated to the south and extend to Utah Lake.

estimates the city currently loses around 16 percent of its drinking water. That water loss is very close to the average loss in public water systems reported by the EPA, according to the study.

Currently, the 500 West Well produces about 40 percent of the city’s drinking water with the 1200 East Well supplying 18 percent, while Dry Creek Well supplies 13 percent. School House Springs, Birch Springs, and Hamongog Springs provide 14 percent of the city’s flow. The remaining 15 percent of the City’s drinking water supply comes from the Airport Well and from the Central Utah Water Conservancy District’s water development project.

Water loss is one of the most critical issues addressed in the study. Water loss can be due to leaks, breaks, hydrant flushing, construction water, waste pumping and unmetered uses (including drinking water overflow into the pressurized irrigation system). Study recommendations include funding an ongoing pipeline replacement program to replace leaky or aged pipes to reduce water loss.

The highest recorded annual production for the City’s drinking water system occurred in 2015 and was 4,449 acre feet.

Some of the highlights of the study are outlined below.

Pressurized Irrigation The city’s pressurized irrigation system includes 12 storage facilities, 14 wells, one spring and eight booster stations. The system can also receive secondary water from the Central Utah Water Conservancy District and several irrigation companies. Study calculations indicate the system has less than 6 percent water loss.

Drinking Water The city’s drinking water system contains 15,142 service connections, eight storage tanks, seven wells, three springs, and six booster stations. Hansen, Allen & Luce

Drinking water system recommendations included continuing to promote water conservation, investigating meter accuracy and verifying water loss, implementing a leak detection program and replacing problematic pipes.

Pressurized irrigation system recommendations include continuing to promote water conservation, installing meters on the system to curtail excessive watering and begin charging according to water use.

To reduce peak instantaneous demand and pressure fluctuations during a few overnight hours, Hansen, Allen & Luce recommends encouraging residents to water during a longer window. Hansen, Allen & Luce also suggests fixing the system’s low pressure areas through more efficient use of the system and its zones and to address bottlenecks in the system at 2100 North and 1200 East by up-sizing the pipe in the area.

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Residents give feedback on historic downtown Lehi

By Linda Petersen LEHI—City leaders recently heard the results of a downtown revitalization study they had commissioned from Y2 Analytics. Results were mixed. While it is clear a majority of residents (75 percent) like the historic look and feel of downtown Lehi, only 21 percent see it as a destination.

Large proportions of residents rarely or never participate in activities downtown. The most popular reason to visit downtown frequently is for family activities, followed by shopping. Generally residents prefer small boutiques and local independent restaurants in the downtown area and want to maintain a historic downtown feeling. Most consider downtown as the area around City Hall and Lehi High School on Main Street.

“Residents like the things about Lehi that make it feel like a small town with character and history.

These features of downtown Lehi receive high ratings overall,” the survey said.

However, some of the findings show that resident preferences are inconsistent. They like a walkable downtown with wide sidewalks and open space (82 percent) but they also want wider streets (56 percent) without slowed traffic, for example. The study also shows that while they like historic downtown, they tend not to shop or do business there.

Most residents would like to see mixed-use commercial and resi-

dential space rather than traditional residential development downtown.

A majority (66 percent) support replacing old buildings with new ones that maintain the historic character of the area, but only if absolutely necessary.

While a majority of the respondents (56 percent) support downtown revitalization efforts, including using tax dollars, most are only lukewarm about the idea.

With this knowledge in hand, Mayor Bert Wilson and the city council are now looking at whether or not to invest significantly in revitalizing downtown. Y2 Analytics suggested that if they decide to do so they should commit to land use policies that focus on downtown revitalization such as purchasing downtown properties as they become available and making the Historic Commerce Zone part of the city’s general plan. They should also find new ways to draw more people downtown through events or future city buildings in the downtown area.

Of the funding options presented to them, council members expressed interest in creating a downtown Community Reinvestment Area which would provide property tax exemptions for property owners who renovate existing or construct new buildings.

For the survey, 2,027 email invitations were sent out and 564 residents (27.8 percent) responded by completing online surveys.

Those who received invitations were a sampling from households in the Lehi City utilities accounts.

Alpine City approves new annexation area

By Linda Petersen ALPINE—The city council has made changes to the city’s annexation policy plan to include two new areas: Pine Grove consisting of 157.86 acres with a projected 24 lots and an area known as North Area (the Melby property) consisting of 70.72 acres with a projection of 31 lots.

Initially, Council member Roger Bennett was concerned that if Alpine Cove wasn’t annexed and these properties were, it would create an island or peninsula. Mayor Sheldon Wimmer informed him that both Alpine Cove and Pine Grove had submitted annexation petitions and that state law has been changed so now islands or peninsulas are allowed. Wimmer said Utah County had referred the North Area to Alpine because property owners had

applied to develop in the county.

Council member Troy Stout was concerned that some of these property owners might expect to develop at densities previously approved by the county but Wimmer assured him the city was under no obligation to grant the same densities as the county and that being included in the plan did not guarantee annexation.

The council voted 4-1 (Kimberly Bryant against) to approve the changes to the annexation plan including removing the language regarding islands and peninsulas and language that stated the city would only annex property where it could provide urban services. (The city has already annexed an area, Schoolhouse Springs, which will not be developed.)

Highland City Arts Council offers new youth theater productions

Participants in the Highland City Arts summer theater program.

By Christy Jepson This month, Highland City Arts premiered its first summer youth theater production, Willy Wonka, Jr. as what they hope marks the first of many musical theater opportunities for the youth in the area.

Suzy Castleton, director, explained how she helped to start this new division of the Highland City Arts Council. “I approached Shauna Larsen with the Highland City Arts board with the idea of a youth show and they really helped me bring it to life.”

Castleton wanted to start this youth program with the intent to give something back to the community, because theater has been a big part of her life. “I want to help youth in our community experience what I did as a kid,” she explained.

In the effort to create this new chapter, Castleton is grateful for the support they have received from the community and local businesses.

“We have had just overwhelming support from everyone in the community. Businesses have sponsored

and donated to us without a second thought. It’s really a beautiful thing to create something with really the whole community backing you up,” she said.

Castleton has always had a love of the theater. She was involved in youth productions all over Utah county and says it changed her life.

Because of her great experiences with theater at a young age, she wanted to give back to the community in such a way the provided opportunities for youth to perform on stage. Castleton is a student at Southern Utah University studying musical theater as her major with a minor in Shakespeare studies.

Willy Wonka Jr., was performed July 14 and 15 at the Highland City Arts Building. There were 20 cast members in this production ranging from eight to 18 years old.

The show consisted of 20 talented youth actors from ages eight to eighteen from around the area.

Some of the youth standouts were Wonka, played by Zach Hanks; Charlie, played by Barrack Davis; and Grandpa Joe, played by Jordan

Bennion.

Not only was it a fun family show, the acting and singing was great. At each performance they even had chocolate bars for sale with real golden tickets inside to promote audience participation.

Lucky audience members who found these golden tickets won prizes. Not only did families get to experience great local theater, the price was very affordable for everyone -- just $5 for adults and $3 for children.

According to Castleton, coming to the Highland City Youth theater lineup for next summer is Jungle Book, Jr. Highland City Arts Council offers art classes, art shows, an adult musical, an adult play, acting and voice classes, orchestra camp, adult choir and more. For more information about the new youth theater program and other events, classes, and concerts the Highland City Arts Council sponsors, visit http://www. highlandcityarts.org.

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Lehi looks at trails

By Linda Petersen LEHI—In June, Lehi city officials discussed proposed mountain bike trails, including some in Traverse Mountain. They are having staff look into whether park impact fees could be used for trail development.

City Engineer Ross Dinsdale said grants may be available to help finance them.

The Mountainland Association of Governments has already received a grant to build a pedestrian crossing over SR-92 to connect the rail-trail from the north to the south and will cost $4.6 million to build. The

Eagle Mountain Kestrel Project update

city and MAG will apply for other grants to cover the matching portion, he said.

The city staff has updated the Lehi Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan to ensure Lehi City trails tie into the trails in adjacent cities.

The city council approved two small annexations, the Alpine School-Powell Annexation, 15.69-acres of property located at 1200 South Center Street and the Allred Annexation, .77-acres of property located at 950 East Mesa Avenue.

A group of volunteers band kestrals as part of the Eagle Mountain Kestrel Project. Photo by Shon Reed

By Mike Kieffer

Dry Creek Trail in Alpine

Alpine officials study future uses for the Dry Creek Trail

By Linda Petersen ALPINE—At their June 13 meeting, Alpine city council members considered what to do with the Dry Creek trail. On the agenda was a proposed master plan for a trail and public open space along Dry Creek.

City Planner Jason Bond presented a plan which proposed a paved trail with wildflowers to beautify and enhance the area. Eventually, the trail would be connected to every major park and every school in Alpine, he said. Future proposals include a pavilion or gazebo in the open area and a natural playground, along with benches, along the trail.

When the Twin River subdivision was approved, the area along Dry Creek was dedicated to the city as public open space in exchange for allowing 48 half-acre lots in the one-acre zone and a density bonus.

At the public hearing on the plan, Brenda Webb, who said she was speaking for herself and several neighbors, said the residents did not want the 8 to 10-foot trail being proposed on the plan. She also said they were opposed to trailhead parking because it would encourage nighttime activity. They were also opposed to the proposed pavilion or

gazebo because it would be harmful to the natural open space.

Blair Buswell said he felt the public had not been fully involved in the process. He said the great thing about the area was that you could be in the middle of town and feel like you were in the mountains. The City needed to take care of what they had and include the residents in the decisions, he said.

Linda Wilkinson said she frequently uses the trail to walk her dog. Most of the time there are places that weren’t wide enough for both of them so she would like to see some trail widening but not to the proposed 8 to 10 feet she said.

After several residents spoke at the public hearing, the majority of them against the proposal. Council member Kimberly Bryant said she would like to table it because it was an issue the warranted more discussion. She made a motion to that effect which was accepted unanimously.

At the same meeting, Bond announced he was leaving the city to accept a position as community development director for Santaquin City, effective July 1. City Manager Shane Sorensen thanked Bond for his service to the city.

The Eagle Mountain Kestrel project completed its second year.

The project was started by Shon Reed, Eagle Mountain Resident and avid birder in 2015. The project has logged hundreds of volunteer hours during the season and has been helped by several different groups.

The project had another successful year.

The project monitored 24 Kestrel nesting boxes during the nesting season. They monitored each box, recording the number of eggs laid and watched as those eggs produced fledglings. Those 24 boxes produced 83 eggs, 62 of which hatched.

The group also helped HawkWatch International band 46 kestrels.

The group had a couple of setbacks during the season. Seven nestlings were lost this year. Three of the nestlings died of natural causes. Four of the nestlings were killed when some shooters shot up one of the nesting boxes, also killing the adult female kestrel that laid the eggs. One nestling was removed from one of the nesting boxes by a local falconer.

The last banding of the season was done on July 13th, where three male kestrels from nest box EM01, were banded, weighed, measured and had a feather collected for DNA testing. Nearly half of the 46 banded fledglings were also banded with color bands. These bands can be viewed and read with a high power lens such as a camera, spotting lens or binoculars. There are several other programs that also use color bands, including some from Idaho and Montana.

Several of the City Council members and Candidates for Eagle Mountain Elected office participated in the July 13th banding. Tom Westmoreland, current Eagle Mountain City Council member and candidate for Mayor, was one of the participants. “Eagle Mountain’s kestrel program is a success story in many ways. Not only have volunteers like Shon and Brian assisted the kestrel population but have become role models in our community as well.

This program and the people that keep it going have enriched the

culture and identity of our city so much that some people even think the new high school mascot should be the kestrel. It appears they have made a positive impact with birds and people,” Westmoreland said.

The project was a success, but there are still things that must be done to help protect the American Kestrel and other wildlife that is prevalent in the Eagle Mountain area. Several of the residents, including Reed, suggested that the city setup a board that would be responsible for advising the city employees and city council on the effects of new development on the local wildlife.

City council member Colby Curtis, has taken the idea and run with it. He plans on working to establish the Conservation and Stewardship Advisory Board, which would be tasked with wildlife preservation within the boundaries of Eagle Mountain. The board would be similar to the boards that are already being run in the city and would serve in an advisory capacity to help the mayor and city council address particular concerns or courses of action the city could take to limit the impact on wildlife as the city continues to expand.

Curtis said, “When I saw the concept on Facebook, I really liked it and started researching what other cities, towns and counties do.

It lit the fire for me, and the board seemed reasonable and well within the scope of what other municipalities like ours do. I’ve never been particularly wildlife minded, but that in itself is one good reason having a board like this could be beneficial because it allows the wildlife-minded individuals in our city a platform in which to bring up concerns and perspectives the council may not have. The idea is not to have a board looking to step on development’s toes, but rather to offer a unique perspective to the council about wildlife migratory patterns and food sources and how the city’s activity affects them.

“I’ve no interest in the city driving conservation, that’s not the point of this. The opposite is true. I want the residents who serve on the board bringing this information and

their recommendations to the city council in order to better inform our decision-making process. The wildlife in our city is part of our identity, and ensuring that we account for that as we grow is not only a great opportunity, but our stewardship.

Even so, the idea and basic concepts are there, but I’ve still got to work with residents and other elected officials and the new incoming officials to try to make this come to fruition.”

The Audubon reported on April 22, 2016 that, “According to the North American Breeding Bird Survey, there are about 4 million American Kestrels living in the Lower 48, Mexico and nearly all of Canada and Alaska. That’s 66 percent fewer kestrels than there were in 1966.” In an article entitled “Are Kestrels the New Poster Species for Pesticides?”

The article continues to say that the decline is caused by habitat loss, food-supply pressures, diseases like West Nile virus, predation and pesticides. It states, “Smallwood’s research shows that modern-day pesticides — particularly the weed killer paraquat and neonicotinoids — may still be causing reproductive failure in small-bodied raptors such as kestrels.” Those pesticides can also be contributing to the food-supply pressures as well.

Eagle Mountain currently uses Killzall, Surflan, Barricade, and 2-4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid on the turf areas and roadways to control weeds. Most of these products are applied by the contract companies the city uses to do maintenance. Maybe one of the first things the Conservation and Stewardship board could do is research the effects that those herbicides may have on the local Kestrel Population and other native wildlife.

Reed believes that conservation is something for everyone. “Many residents moved to Eagle Mountain for the beauty of the area, the clean open spaces and the abundant wildlife. By managing the city’s growth wisely, we can protect and preserve the habitat for future generations to enjoy. Conservation at a local level is something we all can participate in.”

Cedar Hills increases water rates

By Linda Petersen CEDAR HILLS--City officials have approved an increase in water fees, effective June 20, based on a utility rate study by Bowen, Collins & Associates.

The increases are tiered and based on whether pressurized irrigation is available.

The new utility fees are assessed as follows: Water (No pressurized irrigation available) Base Rate (no usage) $8.10 Per Month (previously $7.68) 1-8,000 gallons $1.80 Per 1,000 gallons (previously $1.69) 8,001 -12,000 $1.80 Per 1,000 gal-

lons (previously $1.69) 12,001-18,000 $1.80 Per 1,000 gallons (previously $1.69) 18,000+ $1.80 Per 1,000 gallons (previously $1.69) Water (pressurized irrigation connected) Base Rate (no usage) $8.10 Per Month (previously $7.68) 1-8,000 gallons $1.80 Per 1,000 gallons (previously $1.69) 8,001-12,000 $2.99 Per 1,000 gallons (previously $2.79) 12,001-18,000 $4.43 Per 1,000 gallons (previously $4.13) 18001+ $5.88 Per 1,000 gallons (previously $5.48) Water (pressurized irrigation not connected) Base Rate (no usage) $8.1 0 Per

Month (previously $7.68) 1-8,000 gallons $2.88 Per 1,000 gallons (previously $2.70) 8,001-12,000 $4.49 Per 1,000 gallons (previously $4.19) 12,001-18,000 $5.91 Per 1,000 gallons (previously $5.51) 18001+ $7.35 Per 1,000 gallons (previously $6.85) Sewer Base Rate $13.90 Per Month (previously $13.50) Per 1,000 gal over base $4.07 (winter water usage) (previously $3.95) Storm Drain/Flood Control $10.50 Per Month (previously $9.86)

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Highland Residents can now care for open space parcels in the city

By Linda Petersen HIGHLAND—On June 20, the city council formalized an arrangement for open space maintenance by residents by approving an amendment to the Private Maintenance of Public Open Space Property Ordinance.

The amendment requires a resident to submit a petition (an open space subdivision maintenance plan) for such an arrangement. The plan would identify the property which is eligible for maintenance, the type and level of landscape improve-

ments and any conditions associated with private maintenance of the property.

For many years the city had a moratorium on open space agreements where residents could maintain open city space adjacent to their properties. Generally, city leaders preferred to sell open space remnants rather than deal with maintenance agreements. However in some cases, the open space cannot be sold since there are utility easements and other conditions that require that the city retain owner-

ship of them.

In January the city council approved an ordinance allowing for private maintenance agreements for those kinds of parcels, after a resident asked them to remove the moratorium.

In a case where two residents have open space between them, priority would be given to the resident who lives in the subdivision in which the open space was dedicated.

Nature Center aims to educate residents about local wildlife

By Linda Petersen ALPINE—A group of local residents is working with Alpine City officials to build a strong nature center in the city. Currently the nature center just has a website maintained by volunteer but organizers

hope to offer activities including nature hikes, bike tours, photography sessions and other hands-on experiences in the future.

According to the website, the nature center’s mission is to “foster a connection between our community and the natural world through learning, stewardship and appreciation of

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One of the nature center’s goals is to educate local residents to live in harmony with deer and other wildlife native to the area. Nature center committee member Ed Bush recently gave a presentation about the organization to Mayor Sheldon Wimmer and members of the city council. He encouraged the council to set up a nonprofit foundation so they could accept donations for different projects.

The website currently provides information on local wildlife, plants and open spaces. The group is looking for volunteers who would be willing to help populate the nature center’s website with content, including pictures of local wild animals. Photos and other information can be submitted to alpinenaturecenter@gmail.com.

American Fork unveils 10 year road plan

By Linda Petersen AMERICAN FORK—City officials have come up with a plan to address all the roads in the city.

They’re calling it their Comprehensive Pavement Management Program. With more than 120 miles of roads in American Fork City, the PMP outlines a specific maintenance plan for the next 10 years which identifies what work will be done and when.

According to city officials, 75 percent of the city’s roads are listed as poor (58 percent) or have already failed (17 percent). Road failure is defined as a discontinuity in a road pavement resulting in cracks, potholes, bulges and depressions.

Generally, most roads have an average life cycle of about 20 years. Currently, the city has roads that have an average remaining surface life of eight years. The plan aims to increase that number to 15 (with a base goal of 12) by the 10-year mark.

Roads are generally impacted by the environment, oxidation, water infiltration, expansion and contraction, traffic loading, utility cuts, poor design and/ or construction. However, American Fork’s roads have been particularly stressed due to the 2009 instal-

lation of a citywide pressurized irrigation system which required cutting into all roads to install the system. That work reduced most roads’ average remaining surface life by about seven years.

Through the plan, city officials hope to not only bring deficient roads up to standard, but also initiate a plan of preventive maintenance to extend the remaining life cycle of city roads and decrease the rehabilitation treatment cost.

The plan does not include the costs for utilities curb and gutter or sidewalks; those plans are being developed separately.

The plan will need to be updated regularly as the work is done and new roads are added, along with any road emergencies that may arise.

One thing the plan hasn’t specified is how all this will be funded.

Currently, there is a funding gap for this plan. The city has funded the first year, but there is more than a $1.5 million per year shortfall for all other years based on current revenue projections. The average cost is projected at $2.8 million. Over the next 10 years, the plan calls for $24.07 million to be invested in the roads, in addition to the $2.15 million for 2018 already funded.

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Enjoy cowboys, villians, comedy and fun at the Desert Star Playhouse

Photo courtesy Desert Star Playhouse

By Christy Jepson What do you get when you combine cowboys, current event im-

promptu jokes, villains and toe-tappin’ songs? You get “The 3 Amigos: Showdown at the Del Taco Ranch”, a musical that is now playing at the

Desert Star Playhouse in Murray.

This production is loosely based upon the storyline of the 1986 comedy starring Chevy Chase, Steve Martin and Martin Short. But as always, Desert Star Playhouse throws in their own music, characters, plot twists, local humor and current event jokes.

As the story unfolds, Goldilocks Capone is trying to force farmer Rico Del Taco to sell his ranch to her because his ranch has the only water source for the town of East Wendover. She knows that as soon as she controls the water, she will control the town. The Del Taco family is in need of a hero to help them! So Rico’s beautiful daughter, Chalupa, goes out to Utah’s west desert to find heroes to help her family fight against the villain, Goldilocks Capone.

In the desert, Chalupa runs into

The Three Amigos: Deseret Jim, Catastrophe Jane and Rusty Spur.

The 3 Amigos are actually only actors on their way to perform in Murray, Utah. Along the dusty trail romance sparks, fights break out and Goldilocks takes Chalupa for ransom. The end result is a fun night full of laughter. Don’t leave after the curtain call, because Desert Star’s signature musical olio “One Hit Wonders” follows the show.

If you have never been to Desert Star Playhouse you are in for a treat.

At Desert Star, the actors try to get each other to laugh, they are known to throw in some spontaneous lines and you can order delicious food at your table to eat while you watch the show.. They serve complimentary popcorn, but you can also order pizza, fresh wraps, burgers, desserts and more.

“The 3 Amigos: Showdown at

the Del Taco Ranch” plays June 8 thru Aug. 19 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 7pm. There are also two additional shows on Fridays at 6pm and 8:30pm. On Saturdays, they add shows at 2:30pm, 6pm, and 8:30pm. Tickets prices are $24.95 for adults and $14.95 for children (11 years old and under).

Desert Star Playhouse is located at 4861 S. State Street in Murray.

Call 801.266.2600 for reservations ,or you can order tickets online at www.desertstar.biz.