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Eagle Mountain Electric System Sale FOR SALE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEM 73.07% 2548 AGAINST SALE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEM 26.93% 939 Statement from Saratoga Springs Police Department—Officer-Involved Shooting From Andrew Burton, Chief of Police, Saratoga Springs Police Department: When an officer-involved shooting takes place, a certain protocol is immediately invoked requiring notification of the Utah County Officer-Involved Shooting Protocol Team and the Utah County Attorney’s Office. When this shooting happened, that notification was immediately made and the Protocol Team assumed responsibility for the investigation. We support the investigative findings of the Utah County Officer-Involved Shooting Protocol Team and the Utah County Attorney’s Office. We have confidence that this independent investigation was conducted in a very thorough manner, and that all information pertinent to the investigation was analyzed, compared and reviewed. According to the investigation findings, as a result of a 911 emergency call from a citizen, police officers of the Saratoga Springs Police Department were dispatched to a situation where Mr. Hunt subsequently presented a grave threat of serious bodily injury and/or death to the officers and the public. The officers followed Utah Law (76-2-404 UCA) which states: A peace officer… is justified in using deadly force when…the officer reasonably believes that the use of deadly force is necessary to prevent death or serious bodily injury to the officer or another person.
Mr. Hunt’s actions demonstrated the threat of serious bodily injury and/ or death. The officers were calmly and professionally conversing with Mr. Hunt and had even offered him a ride, when Mr. Hunt suddenly and without provocation drew his sword and attacked the officers. Mr. Hunt escalated the situation to the level of deadly force when he drew his sword and attempted to strike the officers with the sword. He then fled with the sword in hand through a busy retail shopping area. The sword he used in his attack on the officers is not a toy, but a 40-inch sword with a 28-inch metal blade. According to the county attorney, the sword is clearly a dangerous weapon. The presentation of deadly force by Mr. Hunt in close proximity to the officers was met with deadly force. Other force options were not safe or viable options at that moment. Corporal Schauerhamer and Officer Judson have outstanding records as police officers and have performed their duties as police officers with fidelity and professionalism. In this situation. they followed their police training, followed Utah law, made a difficult decision in a matter of a split second, and upheld their sworn duty to protect others from harm. We recognize that the finding of the county attorney may not bring closure to the Hunt family. It is our hope that the community can now move forward in the healing process.
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Utah Election Results Utah County Assessor
Reporting Precincts: 364/364Add Race Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote KRIS W. POULSON REP 100.00% 69974 Utah County Attorney Reporting Precincts: 364/364Add Race Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote JEFFREY R. BUHMAN REP 100.00% 69599 Utah County Clerk/Auditor Reporting Precincts: 364/364Add Race Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote BRYAN E. THOMPSON REP 100.00% 70008 Utah County Commission Seat A Reporting Precincts: 364/364Add Race Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote GREGORY JAMES GRAVES REP 100.00% 52314 Utah County Commission Seat B Reporting Precincts: 364/364Add Race Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote BILL LEE REP 100.00% 68614 Utah County Recorder Reporting Precincts: 364/364Add Race Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote JEFFERY DEAN SMITH REP 100.00% 69887 Utah County Sheriff Reporting Precincts: 364/364Add Race Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote JAMES O. TRACY REP 100.00% 70299 Utah County Surveyor Reporting Precincts: 364/364Add Race Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote GARY RATCLIFFE REP 100.00% 69545 Utah County Treasurer Reporting Precincts: 364/364Add Race Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote KIM JACKSON REP 100.00% 69407 Alpine School Board Seat 1 Reporting Precincts: 25/25Add Race Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote PAULA HILL NP 57.66% 3482 JULIE KING NP 42.34% 2557 Alpine School Board Seat 2 Reporting Precincts: 30/30Add Race Candidate % Popular Vote
Band Bash By Charlotte Ducos
On Wednesday, October 30, the Westlake High School Band program, under the direction of Brek Mangelson, held its annual Band Bash. Symphonic Bands from Frontier Middle School and Vista Heights Middle School, as well as the Jazz, Percussion, Concert, Symphonic, and Wind Symphony groups from Westlake combined their forces in a performance that was impressive and inspiring. The Westlake Marching Thunder rounded out the evening with a final indoor musical performance of their field
Popular Vote WENDY K. HART NP 57.89% 3932 LYNNE BROCKBANK MOWER NP 42.11% 2860 Alpine School Board Seat 3 Reporting Precincts: 37/37Add Race Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote JOHN C. BURTON NP 50.50% 3713 CHRIS JOLLEY NP 49.50% 3640 Alpine School Board Seat 5 Reporting Precincts: 28/28Add Race Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote JODEE C. SUNDBERG NP 53.54% 3006 MAYNARD R. OLSEN NP 46.46% 2609 Shall Reed S. Parkin be retained in the office of Judge of the Orem Justice Court? Reporting Precincts: 364/364Add Race Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote YES NP 81.09% 55187 NO NP 18.91% 12872 American Fork Sales and use Tax for PARC Reporting Precincts: UnavailableAdd Race % Popular Vote Popular Vote YES 55.37% 3080 NO 44.63% 2483 Eagle Mountain Electric System Sale Reporting Precincts: UnavailableAdd Race % Popular Vote Popular Vote FOR SALE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEM 73.07% 2548 AGAINST SALE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEM 26.93% 939 Pleasant Grove City Bond Reporting Precincts: UnavailableAdd Race % Popular Vote Popular Vote AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS 52.58% 3387 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS 47.42% 3055 Provo City School District Bond Reporting Precincts: UnavailableAdd Race % Popular Vote Popular Vote FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS 70.65% 8332 AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS 29.35% 3461 Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote DAVID E. LIFFERTH REP 83.17% 4982 CHARLES CHRISTENSEN IAP 16.83% 1008 www. http://electionresults.utah.gov/
show, “The Witch and The Saint”, before loading trailers and busses to head to State and Regional competition in St. George, Utah over the weekend. The Westlake Band program has achieved great success with its band performance groups and acknowledges the great contribution made by its feeder programs at Vista Heights and Frontier Middle Schools, led by Paul Lemen and Chandra Young. This annual concert is an opportunity to showcase the hard work of the exceptional directors and students that make up all of these fine programs.
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November 7-November 21, 2014
Focus Group Helps Map the Future of SS By Jennifer Klingonsmith
TRAFFIC IMPACTS AT PIONEER CROSSING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6th Pioneer Crossing traffic (not Redwood Road traffic) will be shifted to the south side of the road near the Redwood Road intersection so that crews can work on the new median. LOOKING AHEAD November 7 - 9 - 800 West Intersection: Traffic will be restricted to one lane through the 800 West intersection to fix the existing hump. - Redwood Road Pioneer Crossing Intersection: Friday night - Sunday, southbound
Redwood Road will have only one eastbound lane available, northbound Redwood Road will have one dedicated right turn lane available and there will be one through lane (northbound) available. Schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions and materials availability. To receive weekly e-mail updates, please send a request to pioneercrossing@utah.gov • For questions, concerns or updates, contact us at: o Hotline: (888) 427-8585 o E-mail: pioneercrossing@utah.gov
The SS Prison Decision Delayed for Now By Jennifer Klingonsmith
Late last week, State Representative Brad Wilson, co-chair of the Prison Relocation Commission, announced that commission members would take an additional four to five weeks to consider alternate sites for the aging Utah State Prison in Draper. Although the commission had narrowed its site choices to four in October, Wilson said the commission could likely revisit other locations as well. When it was discovered that Saratoga Springs was on the commission’s short list, the announcement sent civic leaders and citizens into action opposing the idea. The mayors and city councilmembers from both Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain reached out to state legislators
and commission members stating that the prison would not be a good fit for the area, sitting in between two of Utah’s fastest growing communities. Saratoga Springs Public Relations Manager Owen Jackson stated that a prison “was not compatible with the proposed and planned uses for the area.” The site is land that sits on the border of Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs, between the Corey Wride Memorial Highway and Camp Williams. Jackson also noted that having a prison in the city did not meet the residents’ vision of the future Saratoga Springs. Residents got involved, signing a “No Prison in Saratoga Springs” petition and
About 20 residents gathered in City Council chambers last week to give their thoughts and opinions on city priorities, urban planning, and economic development. The meeting started with consultant Dan Griffiths welcoming the citizens and expressing appreciation for the feedback they would give at the meeting. He explained that he was hired by the city to lead a group of resident volunteers in their creation of a city strategic plan. Griffiths reported that having this list of priorities in place will help guide the City Council in creating annual budgets and in working with developers, and create a consistent guide for city councilmembers to follow through the years. The residents were broken into small groups, armed with their ideas, oversized sticky notes, and Sharpie pens. They were then told to imagine they were kings for a day in Saratoga Springs, and asked what they would choose to improve upon or amenities they would want to add. Lively discussion could be heard across the room as neighbors shared with neigh-
bors their ideas and aspirations for the city. Repetitive themes quickly became apparent. Topics included a need to drive economic development, have smart city planning, build high-quality parks and connective trails, increase the tax base, and have consistent road maintenance and adequate traffic flow. Often, Griffiths would ask the group follow-up questions as they presented their wish lists such as, “What is smart city planning?” and “How can the city balance nice amenities with having enough revenue to pay for them?” Participants were positive and thoughtful in their responses. The information from this meeting will be coupled with information received from the online survey asking about similar subjects. Griffiths said the survey was a huge success, as over 650 surveys had been submitted. The Strategic Planning Committee will meet throughout the winter and review the data. Its goal will then be to produce a one-page strategy document to present to the City Council.
contacting state legislators and commission members. As of last week, the petition had over 1,000 signatures. State Representative Dave Lifferth, who represents Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain, also opposes the proposed prison relocation site. He stated, “I don’t think that the prison fits in with the development and master plans of Saratoga Springs any more than it fits into Draper. I was one of the few legislators that voted against the prison move. However, if the justification for moving the prison is to allow development to occur, then it doesn’t make sense to move it to a location that is already developing residential and commercial. That would be picking winners and losers, which I feel strongly is not the proper role of government.” The Utah State Prison is an 80-year old
facility with increasing maintenance costs. Remodeling the current facility is an option, but the bigger problem is the land upon which the prison sits. Draper City sees the 700 acres as prime development property. When asked what residents could do to voice their opinions, Jackson suggested leaving comments on the Saratoga Springs website (click on the “Contact” tab). He explained that as the process moves forward, the Prison Relocation Commission will have a public comment period. The city will compile resident comments and submit them at that time. The commission is expected to make a formal site recommendation to the legislature in 2015.
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What may have started out as a lively debate on Facebook about building a community center and the cost per family in Eagle Mountain turned into a discussion about people living in need in our community. Matt Visser, who often posts on community pages, was touched by the stories of those in need and how an increase of taxes for a community center would hurt families struggling to buy food, Matt came up with an idea to challenge those involved in the online Facebook debate. He suggested that families should donate the estimated cost for a community center to feed families in our area. He was contacted by bishops, pastors, and individuals on Facebook with names of families in need. That challenge then turned into a full-time job for Matt. He said he was then overwhelmed with answering messages and trying to coordinate efforts. Leah Sticht, who had never met Matt before, sent him a message and offered to help with the efforts. Leah said she had always wanted to help on a larger scale for service within the community. “When I saw Matt’s post I thought, he seemed like someone who really meant what he said. I contacted him to see if there was anything I could do to help and it evolved from there.” When asked if she had ever helped with any projects like this before, Leah said, “I have donated to different things over the
years, but I have never organized anything like this. I have done some behind-the-scenes in Minnesota, where I was able to pack food to be shipped to other countries.” Leah also went on to say, “Facebook is such a great resource to spread information quickly. I was able to get involved in a matter of hours, or maybe less than hours. We started with trying to help 10 families and by the end of the first day it was clear we were going to have enough for at least 20 families. There are so many great people in Eagle Mountain who are willing to give when they hear others are in need. We hope this will grow beyond Facebook.” How can people get involved with the Community Helping Community food drive? Bins are placed at Ridley’s, the EM Library and at Ranches Academy. Suggestions of items for the bins include canned or boxed items. Ann Morris is another volunteer who’s taken on the responsibility of collecting the items from the bins and sorting them for distribution to the families. Donations of perishables or financial contributions can be made by calling 801-440-8549 or through the “Community Helping Community” page on Facebook. All
help is appreciated. “We are focused on getting meals to families in need .” -Leah Sticht
Amber Price is another individual that stepped forward. Amber said, “We have always wanted to do something in Eagle Mountain. So when I saw the post about collecting food for families out here, I jumped on it.” Amber, and her husband Ryon, wanted to do
something to give back and help people in the community. They decided to start a very small food pantry at their church, Adventure American Fork ,for people in the church and friends and family. They did that for a few months. They then started going to Salt Lake to an organization and getting food, which they would deliver to 5 or 6 families. A friend decided to contact the Utah Food Bank to see how they could get food from the Food Bank.. They applied and were approved to be an “emergency pantry” and Jesus Feeds became what it is today. They serve between 1,400 and 1,700 people per month with no funding, so they depend on volunteers and donations. There is a lot of work that goes into giving out food. They store everything in the basement of the church. Volunteers come in and shelve all of the food and make boxes of food to pass out on Saturday. Currently, they are working on donations to build a small building which would eliminate having to use the basement. If you would like to donate or volunteer, you can call them at 801-440-8549 or find them at “Jesus Feeds” on Facebook.
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City of Saratoga Springs Assistant City Manager Spencer Kyle By Matthew Gary Milam
Saratoga Springs is fortunate to have Spender Kyle working as Assistant City Manager. Mr. Kyle comes to Saratoga Springs from his former home, Canada’s capital city, Ottawa. As the Assistant City Manager, Kyle provides administrative assistance to the City Manager (Mark Christenson), as well as general assistance with all mayor, or city council, projects, duties and assignments. This is just a brief summary; Kyle has many other duties, as well. Spencer Kyle left the Great White North (Canada, that is), to attend Brigham Young University. Kyle’s early Canadian education included eight years of French immersion, yet he ended up serving an LDS mission in the Netherlands and northern Belgium, a fact he finds amusing. It was at BYU where Kyle met his wife, Micki, who is also from Canada. They were married while still students at BYU. While there, Kyle earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Business Management, as well as a Master’s degree in Public Administration. Before even graduating with his Master’s degree, Kyle served an internship with Lehi City. By the time he graduated, in 2003, he was hired by the City of Saratoga Springs, and in 2006 he was hired as Assistant City Manager. Spencer Kyle and his wife have lived in Saratoga Springs for over 11 years and both became naturalized as United States
citizens while living here. Although some of their relatives are in Texas, most live back in Canada. Currently, Kyle and his wife, Micki, live in the Harvest Hills section of Saratoga Springs. They are currently expecting their first child. As part of his initial duties as Assistant City Manager, Kyle headed up the City Human Resources department, but no longer has this duty because during this past summer a full time H/R person was hired--although Kyle is still involved with H/R on an executive level. Early on, Kyle also headed up the Saratoga Springs Public Works department on a temporary basis. He reminisces, “Back then, I worked in a trailer next to the fire station.” Kyle is still involved with Public Works as an interim director, and a year ago Kyle moved his office to the Public Works building where much of his time is spent managing Public Works projects, in addition to his various other projects and responsibilites After all these years living in the United States and Utah, when asked what he misses about Canada and what he likes about where he lives now, Kyle replied, “I miss that there is a lot more green in Canada, but I don’t miss the cold of Ottawa and Ontario.” Here in Saratoga Springs, Utah, Kyle enjoys living in the Harvest Hills area, “The views are fantastic, I love them. I also love the system of trails that Harvest Hills has, as well as many of the other residential areas of Saratoga Springs,” he says. He and his wife, Micki, love to take walks along these trails. Kyle also enjoys the fact that there are a growing number of businesses coming to Saratoga Springs. Spencer Kyle says, “One of the great benefits of working for Saratoga Springs is that it is a new community, and because it’s new, policies and procedures get to be figured out from the get-go. I enjoy working with new policy and implementation.”
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The Great Pumpkin Rescue The animals at Friends in Need Animal Rescue and Sanctuary were gobbling up the pumpkins formally used for decorations and carving this year. Rather than letting them spoil to a puddle of goo on front porches, volunteers for an Eagle scout project gathered pumpkins and delivered these treats to the rescued animals at FIN, a much better use for them. Friends-In-Need is a non-profit organization, formed to help fight the overpopulation of some of our best friends, domestic dogs and cats. They help educate their guardians on the proper care, treatment, and training of these companions, as well as emphasizing the need for spay or neuter surgery for dogs and cats. Ultimately, we hope to do our part to put an end to the euthanasia of healthy, loving companions who could have had the opportunity of being part of a loving home. They work
with other rescue organizations and with shelters in order to save the abused, abandoned, and neglected furry friends who have been tossed aside as nothing more than a commodity. They offer trained foster and care centers for these animals until they can carefully place them into permanent, loving, and safe homes. FIN promotes the spaying and neutering of companion animals and helps with locating low-cost veterinarians. They try to make any transitions for these companions, as well as their new families, as easy as possible to help ensure a permanent and happy home. To find out more about how you can help Friends in Need go to: http://friends-in-need.org or kpo@digis. net (801) 753-8PAW
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November 7-November 21, 2014
Letter to the Editor No Prison in Saratoga Springs
By Jan Memmott Rollin Cook, of the Utah Department of Corrections, commented last week that there are benefits to having a prison nearby. Referring to residents near four locations on the short list of possible relocation sites for the state prison in Draper, he said, “With education and information... they’ll be far more willing [to accept a prison in their city].” Indeed, I didn’t have to think long before a few “pros” popped into my mind. Here are the BENEFITS of having a prison in Saratoga Springs: 1. We will have the benefit of owning our current houses, FOR LIFE. Home values in the city will nosedive. We will never be able to recoup our equity if the prison is built. Would YOU purchase a home with a panoramic view of the prison? Me, neither. This will devastate countless individuals. 2. Nice families who can afford to get out will leave. They probably won’t be able to sell their homes (see #1), so they will rent
them instead--this will devastate entire neighborhoods. 3. Renters most interested in living near a prison? Hmm. Well, that would be people who frequently visit the prison. Families concerned for the welfare of their growing children? Not so much. We will enjoy the benefits of rising crime and declining quality of life for our young families. It will certainly change our peaceful, family-oriented neighborhood dynamic. We moved to Utah seven years ago and chose to live in Saratoga Springs precisely because of its close-knit, safe neighborhoods. 4. We will have the benefit of congested roadways as hundreds or thousands of visitors, employees, and volunteers travel to and from the prison each day. Never mind that we chose this community BECAUSE it is away from the traffic and chaos. At least the residents and businesses in Draper knew in advance what they were doing when they chose to locate there. I guess we won’t be offered the same consideration. 5. What elementary school doesn’t need a prison in its backyard? I am aware of four public schools within a mile or two of the proposed prison site (and at least four
Is your Teen Depressed? What does a normal teen act like? The following teen behaviors are completely normal: moodiness, emotionality, focus on self, opinionated, some rebelliousness, limit-testing, pushing for independence, less affection, struggling with identity, questioning beliefs, and seeming to know it all. These behaviors are healthy and evidence of the individuation process beginning. Parents should be glad to see its arrival. Sure, it’s not always easy, but remember –it’s only a phase. It is helpful to understand it, allow it, and roll with the “fresh air” that blows through during these fun -filled years. The following behaviors are signs of depression in teens: poor school
performance, low self-worth, isolating, irrit bility and hostility, loss of appetite or not eating, low energy, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and comments about death through any outlet. The more visible signs to look for in assessing risk are isolation, and school issues. With isolating, think of normal as 1 -2 hours out of their bedroom and near the rest of the family per day. For friend time, normal is hanging out 2-3 times per week. Much less than this is cause for concern. Take signs of depression seriously. The following may help: Work on your relationship – engage your teen - spend time with them and
more, including Westlake High, only two miles farther). The proposed site is not in a remote location, affecting nobody. Our children’s quality of life will be negatively impacted, for sure. 6. Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain are two of the fastest growing cities in Utah County, possibly in the entire state. Draper will have the benefit of moving the prison from within its borders because homes and businesses are encroaching upon it. Saratoga Springs (a mere 10-ish miles away) will have the benefit of having the prison thrust in the midst of its homes and businesses, because.... because... Wait. Why ARE PRC members trying to forcefit the prison into our city? They seem to want to move the prison out of the frying pan and into the fire--with a nifty price tag of a half-BILLION dollars. I would encourage PRC members to search their own districts for sites, so that they can secure these “benefits” for their own constituents. It would definitely help their reelection chances. No? I thought not. I believe the best site will be one that is removed from established homes, schools, and businesses, or will be in an area that welcomes the prison. Citizens in my com-
mostly listen. Seek for the trigger to the depression and address it. Go out of your way to support socializing – give rides and help organize it, help lower stress at school, with peers, or otherwise–they may need help cutting back in areas. Remember, you as the parents have the most influence in your teen’s life.
By Darren J. Gillespie, LCSW Clinical Therapist
munity have worked decades to build cities to fit their wants and needs. It is wrong to stunt their growth, rob them of their agency, and forever alter their futures- all without their consent. A location near the airport or Great Salt Lake seems like a good fit. It’s in the same vicinity as Draper so volunteers and employees could access it, yet it won’t be ravaging home values and community reputation. I’ve used a little humor to write about a serious subject, because I do not desire to make any enemies. Also, I hope it highlights the absurdity of plunking a prison on the hill above our homes! I earnestly believe all of us involved want what is best for our great state- we just differ on what, exactly, that is. We have been counseled to use factual arguments and organized information to fight having a prison placed in our town. We are working on that. This letter is not the how we will fight; it is the WHY. Some of us here in Saratoga Springs (and Eagle Mountain) may feel a bit like David going up against Goliath. We are just the little guys, without much power. We remember how the story ends, though. And we have hope.
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November 7-November 21, 2014
Westlake Marching Thunder Band Gets Better Every Year By Emily Duke
Family doesn’t always have to mean blood. The Westlake Marching Thunder Band has been proving that to the marching band community for six years now, and having tremendous success along the way. This weekend was no exception. Friday Oct. 31 and Saturday Nov. 1, the Marching Thunder traveled to St George, Utah to compete at the Red Rocks Band Invitation and Utah State Finals, and the Band of America Regional for the first time in the 5A division with their show entitled, “The Witch and the Saint.” While the band didn’t place at the Red Rocks Invitational, coming in fourth place and just missing the trophy stand, they tied for third place in the state competition with Skyview High School, from Smithfield, Utah with a score of 90.925 out of 100. The band went on to compete the next day at the Bands of America Regional where band divisions are decided by school size, grades 10-12, rather than by band size. For the first time in the six years of competition Westlake placed in their division at the BOA level, taking third place in Class 4A in the preliminary competition.
cess at all sizes, taking home two state championships and numerous first place finishes. “It’s been really cool because we’ve gotten bigger and better every year,” Mangelson said. “I feel like the booster organization improves and gets better every year and I feel like the students have. I think theres a lot more emotion in it and more pressure this year to meet and exceed expectations from last year, and I feel like the kids still did that. First year in 5A, I don’t think we really could have expected it to go any better.” Jamie Kim, Assistant Director of Bands at Westlake agreed with Mangelson saying she was really proud of what the students had done, but that the most important thing is that they are still enjoying the
this culture and the kids are really digging into that,” Kim said. While the students love to win they love even more the things that the band program has taught them and the successful people it has turned them into, as well as the bonds of friendship that they have made. “Just the feeling that we get when you come off of the field is what we work for,” said senior drum major Sarah Lee. “That’s what’s most important, not just what a judge can tell you.”
The top 10 bands from preliminaries go on to perform at finals regardless of class, and for the third year in a row Westlake’s name was called. The band qualified in the top five and repeated their fourth place finish of last year with a finals score of 85.15. “Our goal this weekend was to have great performances, which I think the students did overall,” said Brek Mangelson, director of bands at Westlake high school. “Our goal was to make the top five and we did that as well. We placed fourth again, just like last year, but in a more competitive field.” In the six years since the school was constructed the Marching Thunder have grown from a band of 40 members to over 100 strong. The program has had suc-
program and having fun. “I felt like the kids did really really well. I’m really proud of them,” Kim said. “It’s an accomplishment, definitely an accomplishment, to get in 5A for the first year where we are at and they worked really hard. The best thing was they were all really happy in the end. That’s what matters most.” She added that the culture of not only winning, but just being a championship level band is something that is being built from the ground up at Westlake. “I think the coolest thing about it is that we are building a culture here, and it’s like, the high school I came from has been around for 50 plus years, and this community has only had this school for six years so I just think its cool that we’re building
Lee has been a drum major for three years over the Marching Thunder and said that it has changed her for the better. She said that her favorite thing about marching band is that the group really becomes a family. “It’s my family. Every year its a different group but every year we are a big family and we work so hard for the same things, and it’s a group effort and we can’t leave anyone out,” Lee said. “Everybody gets to bond with each other. I haven’t done a lot of other teams, but
October 21 EM City Council Meeting By Matthew Gary Milam
This rather lengthy October 21st City Council meeting, other than a couple of council items dealt with during the opening portion, was focused heavily on the public hearing for the consideration of the November 4th ballot’s Proposition 8. Ifo Pili, Eagle Mountain Administrator, preceded the public hearing with a presentation outlining all the factors involved in the proposed sale of the utilities (By the way, it was pointed out that Utah State code requires that the sale of an electrical utility be put to a vote by citizens, whereas the sale of the gas utility is not required to be put to a vote; however, because they are both bond-funded, according to Pengra, they have to be sold together). In attendance at the meeting were representatives from both Rocky Mountain Power and Questar Gas. Both were more than willing to answer all questions deferred to them by Mayor Pengra. Several residents offered their questions and support for the sale of the utilities to Rocky Mountain Power/Questar Gas, while others questioned the need to rush into such a decision. Mayor Pengra responded to the question of “why sell now,” by saying that to keep the utilities would require that the city enter into new contracts that would not be easy or quick to get out of. He stated that Rocky Mountain Power and Questar Gas are here now and willing to buy the utilities, and
that a decision, in either direction, needs to be made now and committed to. One resident requested that council members reveal the direction of their individual support and intended vote for or against the sale of the utilities. They complied with this request. There was only one voice in decent, Council Member Steinkopf, while the four other council members, as well as Mayor Pengra, made public their support and intended vote for the sale. Council Member Steinkopf explained that he feels that the utility should be held onto until which point city growth would eventually make the utilities profitable—an opportunity, he feels, Rocky Mountain Power and Questar Gas realize and are thus taking advantage of now. The question of utility rates came up. It was observed by council members that it is ironic that the focus of this decision by council members is based on utility rates for residents, yet the decision from the council is in favor of the sale of the utilities to Rocky Mountain/Questar Gas--which will increase rates. Mayor Pengra and his staff explained that the increase in rates will be automatic simply because residents will be switched to the rates of Rocky Mountain Power/Questar Gas, who are required by law to give the same rates to all customers. The question of Eagle Mountain’s growth and development came up.
One resident expressed his concern over Eagle Mountain becoming a “Walmart Community.” Mayor Pengra expressed his own concern about his desire for Eagle Mountain to grow, but in a positive way. He cited the city’s commitment to “open spaces” in the community. Pengra stated that where growth does occur, it can be growth that is attractive and enhances the aesthetic aspect of Eagle Mountain. The Mayor and Council explained that the city has gone to great lengths to plan and budget for the future of the utilities, whether the city continues to own the utility or whether Rocky Mountain/Questar purchases it and runs it, whereas the city will have to operate without the utility revenue. Concern was also expressed by residents over who will pay for needed power lines and substations. Mayor Pengra, as well City Administrator Ifo Pili, summed up the consideration of the utility sale by saying, “Is it the right thing? Whether we hold onto it or sell it, is this a hurdle we can get over?” Mayor Pengra expressed his desire to do what is best for long-term utility rates. Mayor Pengra was adamant about wanting to answer all
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the ones that I have, there’s nothing else like this.” Parents, staff and students alike echo the sentiment that this program is something truly amazing. “The staff is amazing,” Kim said. “Brek is a very visionary man. I feel like he has a lot of care and a lot of love for what he’s doing and for the program and he does it very well. The staff is very committed and very brilliant, and its amazing what they’ve been able to do up to this point.” David Duke, a father of two children in the band this year, three who have already graduated from the program and one who will start at Westlake next year said that he loves having his children participate in marching band here with this staff. “Mr. Mangelson has brought together, as a staff, some of the most talented people available in the area to help our kids reach their potential,” Duke said. “They work incredibly hard individually and as a team to develop the vision that Brek has for the show for the year.” He added that he enjoys watching his children grow in this program, not only as musicians ,but as people. “As a parent, it is easy to see the skills that our kids learn as part of the Marching Thunder that will so easily be used as they grow older; the discipline, the teamwork and the sacrifice that goes into building a superior product that people love, but most of all they have made friendships for life,” he said. The Westlake Marching Thunder will continue to work in the next few months to prepare to represent the State of Utah as the official USS Utah delegate in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii on Dec. 7.
questions by residents until “they feel their questions have been answered,” expressing the desire for citizens to contact him personally, if needed. City Administrator Ifo Pili, explained, “Other smaller cities have been faced with this same decision, but they do not have Eagle Mountain’s growth, or potential growth rates, to consider.” Other council meeting items included: “Bag the Leaf ” disposal service offered by the city, (materials for this service can be picked up at either City Hall or the Ranches HOA); Early voting was made available during the entire month of October; the road closure at Porter’s Crossing, (work there was completed last week); the Trick-orTreat Village that was held at Nolan Park on Saturday, October 25th; a flu immunization clinic that was held on October 30th; and the availability of a map for the Pioneer Crossing Realignment.
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The Cedar Valley—Future and Past By Matthew Gary Milam
What’s your particular connection to the Cedar Valley? Has your family been here for generations, such as is true for many who live out in the community of Cedar Fort, for example? Did you move out to Eagle Mountain to find a less expensive home (a recent Utah poll placed Eagle Mountain in second place for “Most Affordable Housing”), or did you just want to get away from the Interstate 15 corridor—the main drag? Well, no matter what the many reasons might be for living in the Cedar Valley, its skies are big, it has a colorful past, and its future seems bright. Its future: Situated at the edge of northwestern Utah County—one the fastest growing areas in Utah—the future, right now, seems wide open for the Cedar Valley. In fact, Utah County houses 11 out of the 12 fastest-growing communities in the state of Utah. Eagle Mountain, and its neighbor, Saratoga Springs, are two of these rapidly-developing communities. But before we look forward any further, let’s take a look back in time. Providing the travelers of Utah State Route 73 with picturesque panoramas of wide-open countryside, the Cedar Valley is very rich in both Utah and United States history. For starters, how many of you newly-transplanted Cedar Valley residents knew that the legendary Pony Express Trail ran through the Cedar Valley by way of the community of Fairfield? Or, have you noticed the occasional signs posted along Pony Express Parkway regarding the historical route? (The Pony Express was a mail-delivery service of the company that in 1860 became the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company). And if you have noticed them, are you constantly amazed (like this CJ Writer), that you are traveling the same trail that Pony Express postal delivery riders used near the start of the Civil War? Make Home2 Suites the next destination for your group or meeting! Our hotel teams are ready to partner with you to plan, execute and wow at your next event. Not only will you find hotel meeting space facilities, but services and amenities that speak to your guests’ needs. From free Wi-Fi and audio-visual services to delicious catering, we have everything you need for your day to run smoothly
Cedar Valley is bordered on the west by the Oquirrh Mountains, and on the east by Traverse and Lake Mountains. Cedar Valley also lies just below Camp Williams military reserve. If you want to drive into the “historical heart” of the Cedar Valley, you’re going to want to drive through the quaint, tiny town of Cedar Fort, maybe stop at the gas station/mini mart, or general store for a refreshment. (The Pony Express Trail can be exhausting, after all!) Head just past Cedar Fort and you will find the historical museum for Camp Floyd, a popular field trip destination for elementary schools. After you visit the museum/gift shop, you might also want to stop at the Stage Coach Inn. This inn, a stage coach stop along the Pony Express Trail, was deeded to the Utah State Park and Recreation Commission in 1958. It was restored and opened to the public in 1964. And get
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this, Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), and his brother, reportedly stopped at Camp Floyd on their way through to Nevada on a stage coach. Cedar Valley has three incorporated towns. As of a 2010 Census—from smallest to largest—Fairfield (incorporated 2004), had a population of 119, Cedar Fort (incorporated 1965), a population of 368, and Eagle Mountain (incorporated 1996), a whopping population of 21,415— and growing. Fairfield was founded in 1855 when John Carson settled in the Cedar Valley. The town’s first name was “Frogtown.” Sent to suppress a rumored rebellion, Johnston’s Army arrived in about 1858.
This army established nearby Camp Floyd and the population grew to nearly onethird of the entire U.S. Army at that time. Finding no actual rebellion, Johnston’s Army was sent back east to fight for the Union with the outbreak of the Civil War. Frogtown became Fairfield in 1861, named after Amos Fielding, who had participated in establishing the community. By the way, just outside the Camp Floyd museum there is a plaque commemorating an early newspaper of the Cedar Valley, touting it as the “first non-Mormon newspaper”. In his youth, back in Missouri, Samuel Clemens was employed as an apprentice typesetter where he contributed articles to the newspaper run by his older brother, Orion Clemens, however, there’s no connection between the Clemens brothers and this early, local newspaper. As rapidly as parts of the Cedar Valley (and surrounding areas), are growing, it’s quite interesting to speculate as to where the Cedar Valley is heading in the foreseeable future. For some, the prospect of growth—especially of businesses and services--might seem very appealing. For others, the idea of much more growth, of any kind, might seem very undesirable. But as to the extent and nature of this growth, I guess we’ll see what happens. Regardless, what other extraordinary events, that have yet to occur, will be added to Cedar Valley’s already rich history and current trends? Can anything rival the Pony Express Trail or Mark Twain’s brief pass-through? Maybe. Perhaps the first mass-produced flying car will include the Cedar Valley in its historical test run? What, exactly, will residents of Cedar Valley, those of the distant future, (let’s say, the year 2070) have to look back upon?
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Have You Been Thinking About Starting a Business? By Kory Farrer Guest Writer
Apple/Xerox/FedEx/Disney - Every business had its beginning. Starting a business at first may seem overwhelming, but the rewards can be worth it. In today’s world you can start a simple business from home with very little investment. Sometimes it’s the small ideas that turn out to be the beginnings of an entire industry. A question that is always asked by someone starting a business is, “Should I incorporate?” A corporation or an LLC form of business can have its advantages, but also has some added expenses and work to maintain corporate records. Advantages include limited liability, deductibility of medical insurance, spreading income to
other family members/partners, or some relief from self-employment tax (S-Corp). Be careful of taking advice from a family member or a friend about how and when to create a limited liability entity. Your purposes may be completely different than theirs, and incorporating may end up creating more problems down the road. One misunderstood detail of an LLC or INC is that it shields you from business liability. Though this is true to some extent, if you have been found negligent in the business or not keeping business and personal matters separate, your personal assets may still be targeted in a legal action. For example: having an apparent risk, but
The Return of the Beatlemaniac
by Marty Nabhan, The Cinemaniac
“It was 50 years ago today…” Okay, maybe not today. But in 1964, A Hard Day’s Night introduced movie audiences to the British group that TV viewers met on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” To celebrate the anniversary, A Hard Day’s Night was re-released in theaters earlier this year. So I, The Cinemaniac, am returning to my early days, when Nehru jackets were in, rock bands wore ties, and I was a Beatlemaniac. I thought it would be fun to list the Top 10 Underrated Beatle Songs. I know what you’re thinking: There is so much hype surrounding the Beatles, how could anything associated with them be considered “underrated”? That may be true, but there are songs from the Beatle canon that rarely get mentioned as being “among their best.” You won’t find “Yesterday,” “Nowhere Man,” and “Let It Be” on this list. This is for the also-rans, the songs you might not have heard of, the ones with no respect, the Rodney Dangerfields of Beatle songs. So wear your bass guitar left-handed, fire Pete Best, and start arguing about my Top 10 Underrated Beatle Songs. 10. “You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)” – This is the yang to “Let It Be’s” yin. It was the B side of “Let It Be,” and is everything “Let It Be” isn’t: goofy, irreverent, slapstick, kind of what you’d imagine if you were with the Beatles late one night in the studio and they all got drunk and started clowning around. It’s 4 minutes of insanity, and reminds you that, at their core (sly Apple reference), the Beatles were about having fun. 9. “Baby, You’re a Rich Man” – Cut it in half and you have two songs in “Baby, You’re a Rich Man”: the “Little Help From My Friends-esque” Q & A penned by John Lennon, and the chorus by Paul McCartney. I’ve always loved the intro, and was happy to see David Fincher give this song some of the credit it deserves by featuring it in the conclusion of The Social Network. 8. “Honey Pie” – McCartney’s dad, Jim, had a heavy piano background in dancehall-style and jazz, and Paul echoes that ragtime flavor in many songs: “Martha, My Dear,” “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer,” “When I’m Sixty-Four,” and several others that sound like they could’ve come from vaudeville. “Honey Pie” is sort of the apotheosis of that tendency, a parody song that unabashedly streams from some pre-Depression era, giving it a post-modern appeal on the White Album. Plus, everyone seems to hate “Honey Pie,” which is good enough reason to include it on the list. 7. “Lies” by The Knickerbockers – Wait a minute. “By the Knickerbockers”? You mean this isn’t The Beatles? Are you sure?... 6. “Don’t Let Me Down” – At once world-wise and naïve, “Don’t Let Me Down” is the B-side of “Get Back,” and Lennon’s musical plea to Yoko, a love song with a sense of both fatigue and desperation about it. All that, and some
keyboard riffs by Billy Preston. The result is an impassioned love song that is really one of the Beatles’ best. 5. “This Boy” – An early one, “This Boy” was on our Capital Records album Meet the Beatles. There’s evidence that the Beatles themselves loved this song because it was a frequent set piece and they played it on their second appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” one of four songs they played. The harmonies sound a bit lackluster at the beginning, but John’s impassioned chorus gives me way more goosebumps than anything he does on “Twist and Shout.” 4. “For No One” – McCartney always seemed so flouncy and bouncy and jovial, “Yesterday” notwithstanding. But this haunting song relegated to Side 2 of Revolver is one of the great downers in pop music. The lyrics are tortured, and the lone French horn solo during the bridge is perfection, almost a sprig of melancholy hope until the vocals provide the final nail. 3. “Long, Long, Long” – When George Harrison had a great song on a Beatle album, it usually became a hit – “Taxman,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Something,” “Here Comes the Sun” – so it was harder to find an underrated Harrison song that I truly loved. “Only a Northern Song” came close, as did “Blue Jay Way.” But I have to put my money on “Long, Long, Long,” a deeply spiritual song from the White Album. Moving, emotional, perfect… 2. “Two of Us” – The album Let It Be was among the last times The Beatles worked together on a record. Abbey Road was made later, but most of the time the Fab Four worked by themselves creating that music. “Two of Us” foretells the group’s breakup to a certain extent with one of my favorite lyrics: “You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead.” It was also, fittingly, the last song of the Beatles to air on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” 1. “In My Life” – It’s interesting that, with some of the best Beatle songs, Lennon and McCartney argue over the authorship. This is one of them. About 10 years ago, a friend and I were trying to guess each other’s favorite Beatle song. This was mine, and he never did guess it, but when I told him, he thought for a moment, then nodded and said, “Yeah.” Of all the songs on this list, this is maybe the most played, most honored and, hence, the least worthy to be called “underrated.” But it almost never gets mentioned in the Top 20, let alone the Top 10. (Rolling Stone magazine is the exception.) When I was 9 years old, “In My Life” single-handedly taught me what nostalgia was. There’s something about the sparse arrangement – the plodding drums, the sorrowful guitar lick – it all sounds so sad. And yet, it’s not so much about memories. At its heart (sly artichoke reference), it’s a love song, that as much as the singer loves all those memories, “…in my life, I love you more.” The greatest song The Beatles ever wrote? Heck. It’s the greatest song anybody ever wrote. ***** Read The Cinemaniac’s new book, The Aluminum Plates of Laman, now available on Amazon!
not purchasing appropriate liability insurance could subject your personal assets to a lawsuit – an LLC is not a substitute for insurance. You can remain a sole proprietor by not incorporating, and still have a business name. This is called a DBA (Doing Business As) and you can register on the Utah State website. This will allow your bank to cash checks made out to your business name instead of you personally. Most cities require a business license. If your business is in a regulated class, you may need to register with a governing body. For example - retail sales may need to get a sales tax permit - restaurants need
food handling and preparation licenses - contractors need a state contractor’s license - realtors need a real estate license - etc. Owning your own business is one of those “American Dreams.” If you have a business idea, go for it. The beginning of a new year would be a great time to start! Kory Farrer, EA – Owner of Farrer and Associates, LLC. Saratoga Springs, UT Tax Preparation, Payroll, and Business Consulting
Budgeting Tips Worth More than You Paid for Them By Danielle’ Dimond
Budgeters please repeat this whenever temptation strikes from now until December 26th: Less Excess = Less Mess. We’re coming upon the time of year that tempts us unceasingly to throw caution to the wind (and we get a lot of wind out here) and buy every person on our list everything we listed that they’d like.
Obviously ,this is terrible budgeting behavior. My suggestion this month is to prepare for Christmas time by preparing for Christmas time before Christmas time hits. You already know who you’re buying for and what they want/need so get your shopping done now! There’s a benefit to getting your shopping finished before December and that is circumventing temptation and disorganization. I find that when I buy a few things here and a few things there over the course of a month or two, I forget about the things that I bought here and there and my kids end up with 27 presents they don’t know what to do with…and I end up with coal in my bank account. Being organized about your shopping helps you avoid overdoing it with presents. Shopping early helps you avoid Christmas marketing enticements. If you make that list, stick to it and finish your shopping before all the Christmas craziness starts. You’re much more likely to relax knowing it’s all done and knowing you just might have some leftover cash for that New Year’s resolution gym membership.
Porter Rockwell Eagle Scouts By Judi Hansen
Jared Carnes - cell phone chargers for American Fork Hospital Anthony Condie - indexing project Josh Gubler - blankets for UVRC Collin Maxfield -improvements to Saratoga Hills park Alex McCleary -eyeglasses for Hope Alliance Kaiden McEwan -fire hydrants in Lehi Aidan Gapinski - Emergency Preparedness Plan audit Joshua Kooyman - 3 picnic benches at Thanksgiving Point Taylor LaFranca -sign for Lake Creek Girls Camp Stephen Robbins - flag, pole and clean up to American Fork Guard Camp Samuel Thompson - Christmas supplies John Lane Watkins - Easter baskets- PCMC Bridger Wilcox - 5 bat boxes for HOA
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
By Danielle’ Dimond
Alexander Cooper knows what a really bad day looks like because he has them often. As the awkward middle child in a family of winners it’s hard to have bad days like he does and feel like no one understands him. So when he wishes for his
family to finally understand what it feels like to have a really rotten day, he might get more than he wished for. I get nervous when a beloved children’s book favorite like this one goes to the big screen. I grew up reading and loving this book by Judith Viorst. Up until tonight, I have been disappointed with every single children’s book turned into a movie.. I am so thrilled to see that Alexander has broken the mold! This movie is adorable! Steve Carrell is so funny, Jennifer Garner is just a doll and Ed Oxenbould plays a great awkward 12-year old with moody issues. I loved all the great comic moments that went into everyone’s bad day because most of them were things my husband and I could really relate to. The laughs were frequent but not completely outrageous, the ooey gooey family togetherness moments were just right, the book references were numerous and the entertainment was top notch. This flick was a perfect blend of laughs and nostalgia, and you know, some movies are like that…even in Australia. Rated PG by Hollywood Rated PG11 by this Mom
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