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September 1- September 16, 2014 CONNECTING EAGLE MOUNTAIN, SARATOGA SPRINGS AND THE CEDAR VALLEY WITH UTAH
Saving A Rodeo
Vol 014 No 17
Volunteers: Chase Green and family, Jeremy Nelson, Angie Burgess, Kyle and Rylie Bond, Wendy Lojik and families
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esidences in Eagle Mountain are volunteering more than a little time on their Saturday. They have been working hard to save a Rodeo that was on the agenda to be canceled by the Mayor this year. Residences organized, created a civic improvement committee and donated hours of time and resources to keep the 4 year tradition of the Pony Express Rodeo alive along the historic PonyExpress Trail and Johnston’s Army Road. September 18-20th professional members of the PRCA will compete at the Eagle Mountain Arena. Angie Burgess said: “The committee has worked to find permanent seating this year in addition the committee plans to hold other events through the year and help build the facility with proceeds.” The group hopes to prove a good example of community service and service without depenance on government. For more infomation on events and schedules go to www.ThePonyExpressRodeo.com
Crossroads Journal changes to broadsheet By Chris Baird
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he Crossroads Journal is an amazing paper with a lot of heart behind it. Wendy and others work hard to create this precious gem for your community. Recently she has made connections with some people that have guided her, in essence, to help you: The readers and advertisers. As you can see this paper is a broadsheet, hence more space, to share your stories, your lives, your dreams, and what is important in your area. She is now printing with Media One, who provides excellent service, great rates, and FULL COLOR printing! The transition to broadsheet was decided within three days. Congrats for a job well done. It will only improve from here! To share your story with the community, in 11,000 printed papers, call Wendy at (801) 787-9502 or email her at wendy@thecrossroadsjournal.com.
Baseball fields and Amphitheater planned at new Regional Park in SS By Jennifer Klingonsmith
The Sons and Daughters of Cedar Valley By Erika Douglas
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n May of 2013, the first meeting was held in Cedar Fort’s Historic School House and the Sons and Daughters of Cedar Valley Organization was created. Nominated as officers were: Margery Peterson- Chairperson, Vickie Draper- President, Carl Greenwood- Vice President and June Halvas- Secretary. Ron Cook and Margery Peterson are historians who have collected and written about the history of Cedar Valley and have invited other people to join them to preserve the history of the people of Cedar Valley. When the two-room schoolhouse that was built in 1810 wasn’t used anymore for the elementary children, several anonymous donors purchased the old building and donated it to the town. One room is used for town meetings and the other room is a Museum and History Center. The purpose of this organization is to preserve the great history of Cedar Valley, including the towns of Cedar Fort, Fairfield, White Hills, Mercur, Manning, and Top Lift. The goal is for the Museum/History Center to be a repository of stories and pictures of the people who have lived or worked in Cedar Valley or have ancestors who have been a part of Cedar Valley. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome. There is a lot that can be contributed. On July 24th, 2013 the Museum was opened for one day. Artifacts from the
citizens of the valley were collected and displayed temporarily. Also, Mary Ann Judd’s paintings of Cedar Valley scenes were on display. It was a great success and about 360 people visited that day. On July 24th, 2014 the museum was opened with exciting new items that were on display, including the Cedar Fort Relief Society minutes of 1886 book, Paul Henke’s research including 3800 names of people that have lived in the valley, Ron Cook’s cemetery and school records, books about the Hacking family, the Allen Weeks family and Zufelt family and fun old-time pictures of buildings and events in the valley. There was also a chair that was donated by the Stagecoach Inn that was in the Cedar County Seat Courthouse. It is exciting to show these new items, and any additions are appreciated. The Sons and Daughters would like to encourage all people of Cedar Fort, White Hills and Fairfield to write their own history and gather their own family histories and donate them to the Library. If anyone has interesting pictures or artifacts they would like to donate, it would be greatly appreciated, so that our rich heritage may be preserved for future generations. As a fundraiser, copies of Mary Ann Judd’s paintings will be on display at the Museum and for sale. For more information about this organization, please contact Vickie Draper at 801-768-3836.
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hat do you do with 21 acres of hillside that will benefit residents and take advantage of amazing views of Utah Valley? That challenge was given to the Saratoga Springs City Council and staff. They came up with a solution that will do both in a native area just north of Sage Hill Elementary, above the Fox Hollow subdivision. Plans for the city’s next regional park will be unveiled at an open house September 10 at 7 pm in the city offices. There, residents will be able to see the future park’s master plan and provide public comment on amenities as well as possible names. Currently, the future park has been dubbed “Performance Park”. Councilwoman Shellie Beartsch, who sits on the city’s Parks committee, stated that she was excited for the public to see the plans, which include two baseball fields for Little League play and a 750-seat amphitheater. The baseball fields will take advantage of flat land while an amphitheater will take advantage of a natural rolling hillside with stunning views of the valley. “We want it to be a destination park, like Neptune Park,” Baertsch said. Performance Park will meet two pressing needs in Saratoga Springs: baseball fields and a stage for performing arts. Baertsch reported that baseball players from Saratoga Springs often outnumber Lehi players in Lehi’s baseball program. We know the need is there, she surmised. Baertsch also noted that many local arts programs lack a large venue to use for
recitals, plays and performances. The amphitheater would meet this need with generous amounts of seating and parking. The amphitheater may be built in phases, as budget and demand allows. Baertsch stated that at first, the amphitheater may just be a flat stage, but that eventually, she hoped it would include changing rooms, costume storage, concessions, and more refined bowl seating with levels defined by concrete risers. On the west side of the park, where slopes are considerable, the master plan makes use of the natural grade and lays out a single-track mountain bike course. The hillside will be planted with trees. Because Performance Park is such a large and expensive undertaking, Baertsch stated that realistically, it could be up to ten years before the park is complete. Some things could speed up the process, including the build-out of nearby neighborhoods, successful fundraising efforts by groups such as the Kiwanis Club, and an option to bond for the multi-million dollar project. Baertsch was not in favor of the last option, but did support the Kiwanis’ effort and encouraged the public to attend its upcoming baseball fundraiser dinner and auction October 9 at Talon’s Cove. Baertsch reported that other parks will need to be completed or improved before Performance Park. These include The Benches Park, a park near the Sunrise Meadows Fire Station, and improvements to the city marina and Harvest Hills Regional Park.
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Eagle Mountain City Council Meeting: Utility Sales Awarded to Rocky Mountain Power
United Fire Authority adds Benefits, Lowers Costs By Matthew Gary Milam
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hether you have been aware or not, since last year Eagle Mountain has been under the protection of the United Fire Authority. Eagle Mountain was annexed into the Fire Special District in January of 2013, and Eagle Mountain Mayor, Christopher Pengra, became a Board member. According to Public Information Officer, Linda Peterson, “The District covers all future capital costs and the City no longer has to budget for fire department expenses. Prior to the annexation the cost to maintain the fire department was about one million dollars. These costs are now all covered by the District. Without the annexation into the District, the city would have had to consider significant property tax increases to cover costs associated with growth. The District will also cover costs associated with fighting wildfires. In the year prior to the annexation, the city was obligated to pay costs related to the Wylie Fire and Dump Fire in the amount of about $250,000.” Leading the fire command for Eagle Mountain is Rand Andrus, Assistant Chief for UFA and Southwest Area Commander. Commander Andrus oversees seven stations in Eagle Mountain, Riverton and Herriman. Currently, he is also covering the Southeast Area (Draper, Cottonwood Heights and Midvale), until that Area Commander returns to duty. According to Chief Andrus, Eagle Mountain had tried to create a fire district. “We were unsuccessful in getting our neighbors to support
a Utah County district, so we went to UFA to see what it would cost, and after receiving the information, the City Council voted unanimously to be annexed into the District. With the change, residents now pay a portion of property tax to UFA.” Andrus adds, “The change to UFA has helped serve the citizens so much better since we were annexed into the fire district. As Eagle Mountain, we literally had calls previously that left the city empty of firefighters. Today, we move units into Eagle Mountain to maintain coverage. We have updated equipment and more staffing than we had before joining. Recently, UFA’s Hazardous Materials Team responded to assist the Eagle Mountain crews and the city’s Energy Department on the gas leak in the Ranches. Previously, Eagle Mountain would have relied on Provo’s and Orem’s team.”
In response to concerns about Station 251, says Chief Andrus, “Yes, the City Center fire station is manned. However, we have some issues with the current building being safe, due to water coming into the station and potentially having mold inside. We are hoping to get this rectified in the future. UFA doesn’t require that our personnel stay in the station all hours of the day, and in fact, we would rather they be available in their response areas. We are planning to make some changes at Station 251 to make it healthier for our personnel.”
Eagle Mountain emergency plans can be found on the city’s Fire and Ambulance Services page (http://www.unifiedfire.org/ index.aspx).
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ublic Comments outside the agenda included Luke Pannell, who commented on the flooding problems in particular areas of the city. Requested public works to look at areas of concern. He pointed out Stagecoach Rd in need of maintenance, as well as improvements at the park. Bruno Hunsaker expressed concern about weeds on the sidewalks causing safety issues for the kids walking to Mountain Trails Elementary where he is custodian. Council members expressed that all involvement in the process with the utilities sale is appreciated. City staff has given much time to the decision, and will give much more. In November, the decision will be put to the residents for a vote. The consent agenda was approved unanimously. Following presentations, a public hearing was opened for discussion on bidders for Eagle Mountain City’s Electric Distribution System. Bidders included SESD, Questar, and Rocky Mountain Power. Angela Brott asked about the rate differences. Christina Martinez wondered if the military discount she had been so grateful for would continue. Luke Pannell asked whether the sale is actually the best for the city. He stated that if the Council wants to completely get out of the utility business then the full sale of the utilities is the only good option, rather than leasing it out. Isaac Brown also questioned if the sale was truly the best option for the city, and later added it would be nice to include a service level agreement in the plans. Kathy Bitter wanted more specifics on rates, and asked about solar energy options. Bruno Hunsaker asked about adding sub-stations without raising rates. Ashley Lower asked if the city would post a new calculator showing cost of rent for residents after the a bidder was chosen. She also wanted to find out if power lines would be kept underground. Mayor Pengra closed the public hearing and began answering questions. He said, pertaining to underground power lines, the new company would follow city codes. He clarified that all of the gas and electric bonds would be paid off, about $26 million. There are other funds associated with the utilities that would also be used. After it’s paid off there will be cash left over,
Pinups are not what they use to be! By Celeste Lojik
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e need to acknowledge that pornography is a different issue than it was 30 years ago. No longer is it “Playboy” pinups from the ‘60s and ‘70s only found in magazines. Today’s pornography is increasingly accessible with violent and graphic content, studies show. Our idea of erotic has gone from Marilyn MonNow offering announcement roe having her skirt blow up, but still covering services .10 a word plus $10 herself, to Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton reper photo. Graduation,Wedding, leasing sex tapes. Mission,Scouting, Anniversary, The concern is that porn has become the Obituaries. main sex educator of our boys and girls. WorPrices for service directory: ried parents confess they’re afraid to talk about $40 a month for 3 months $120 pornography with their child because they fear $35 a month for 6 months $180 they might spark their curiosity. The reality is $30 a month for 12 months $360 all kids in one way or another are going to be Classifieds are only $12.00 for one curious about sex. Wouldn’t you rather be the one educating your kids on sex before the porn month including online. industry gets to them? call 8017879502 or email wendy@thecrossroadsjournal.com Law enforcement has seen an increase of young children looking at pornography. ChilThe entire content of this newsdren as young as seven are being exposed and it paper is Copyright * 2014 The is by other children. There is this false sense of Crossroads Journal LLC. All control by parents, because they have blocks on rights reserved. No part of this publication may be all the computers in their household. Parents reproduced in any form without the don’t have control over kids with Smart phones written consent exposing others on the playgrounds, or having of the editor or publisher. iPads and looking up images while they are The opinions expressed herein are those of the writers and do not supposed to be playing pirates and princesses. necessarily reflect the position of the It is not a matter of whether or not you should publisher.
give your child a phone, iPad or iPod Touch, but be aware that they can still access pornography. A recent study has shown that almost 100% of high school graduates have seen some pornographic image. You can take safety measures to help protect your children and home by enabling Safari and Internet services, set timers so the computers shut off during certain times of the day/night, or computers only be used in supervised rooms. Another point that needs to be made is making teens aware that when they are taking nude photos of themselves, and sending them they are actually committing a crime. It’s called Production of Child Pornography. Many teens don’t realize the severity of this or the fact that once those pictures are sent, they are out for anyone to view. Even if you think your child isn’t taking or sending these images, they may be receiving these images which puts them now in possession of child pornography. No one wants to think their children are doing this, but isn’t it better to have the conversation now, rather than later down the road when it is too late? What can parents and guardians do? Have that hard conversation with their kids on pornography. The key is removing the shame. Yes, porn is bad, but if a child sees and/or likes it, it doesn’t mean they are bad. While pornography exposure is almost unavoidable in today’s
which would be a new conversation. Paul Jerome was asked to present more specific residential rate comparisons for each company, as of their rates today and per their bid documents. Mayor Pengra also said, speaking for himself as a military veteran, military utility assistance becomes a worthy charity, but he sees others, such as those with severe disabilities who also have financial needs, and asked if it is the government’s responsibility to decide who deserves that assistance and who doesn’t. He clarified he didn’t think it wasn’t a worthy cause, but he believes as a government they cannot offer favors toward one customer over another. He hadn’t yet discussed this with the council members, so he clarified, it was his own opinion. He also felt the specification of “active duty” was too ambiguous in the policy. His opinion was to phase the policy out, but this is an ongoing conversation. Further, the SESD and Rocky Mountain Power representatives came forward to further answer questions. Council members then had further lengthy discussion on the subject. For further coverage of this conversation, you may find the video at Eagle Mountain’s YouTube Channel entitled, “Eagle Mountain City Council 8-1914 Policy Session.” CM Burnham moved to approve the bid to Rocky Mountain Power. CM Ireland expressed his appreciation to the utilities city staff, and encouraged all residents to continue research, as the decision process is not over. He reminded residents we would still receive bills from the city, just not including gas and electric. The motion carried with all voting yes except CM Steinkopf, who voted no. Mayor Pengra stated he agreed with the decision and that it was the appropriate move. A resolution submitting a ballot proposition to Eagle Mountain City residents regarding the sale of the city’s electric distribution system and facilities was then discussed. CM Westmoreland moved to approve the resolution including Rocky Mountain Power. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The question of the sale of the city’s electric system will be presented to city registered voters as a ballot proposition on the November 4th General Election.
sex-saturated society, the way parents respond to that exposure, educate themselves and establish patterns of communication is crucial to their child’s and their own healthy recovery. It doesn’t make you a bad parent if your child sees or struggles with porn. Parents need to remember it’s not about them, it’s about the child. Children need to be commended for the courage it takes to share when they have seen pornography or if they are struggling with pornography addiction. Remember the keys to combating this issue are removing the shame, getting educated and taking back the power from the porn industry.
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Victim advocates are professionals trained to support victims of crime By Celeste Lojik
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he Utah County Sheriff ’s Office has two advocates covering Eagle Mountain, Cedar Fort and Fairfield. Saratoga Springs is covered by one advocate. These advocates work with law enforcement to offer assistance to victims of crimes in a variety of areas. Many advocates have academic degrees that prepare them to work with victims and they also may have studied social work, criminal justice, or psychology. Advocates often receive significant additional training on the specific knowledge and skills they need on the job. An advocate’s primary function is to offer victims information, emotional support, and help finding resources. They also assist victims in filling out paperwork regarding protective orders, stalking injunctions and so forth. Advocates will often accompany victims to various court proceedings. Additionally, advocates act as liaisons between community organizations, such as criminal justice or social service agencies. They assist victims working with law enforcement regarding cases of: Domestic
Violence, Sexual Assault, Homicide, Assault, Child Physical & Sexual Abuse, Harassment, Stalking, and Elder Abuse. Advocates can be incredible assets to victims by offering information about their rights as a victim. They may also provide different options available and offer support during a victim’s decision-making. It is important to remember advocates do not tell victims what to do. Advocates are committed to maintaining the highest possible levels of confidentiality in their communications with victims. It may be difficult for someone to reach out for help and report to police. However, many people may find that victim advocates can offer information, support, and access to helpful services that not everyone may be aware of while assisting with the criminal justice process. Reporting to the police can be scary, but know that there is help available. For more information contact: The Utah County Sheriff Office Victim Advocates, Celeste Lojik (801-851-8364) and BreAnn Wilkes (801-851-8378). The Saratoga Springs Police Department’s Victim Advocate, Holly Johnson (801)766-6503
Cedar Valley – Johnston’s Army - Eagle Mountain Cemetery By Sharon Erickson
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his great valley that we live in was once called Cedar Valley; great historical events occurred in the valley including the Pony Express, Overland Stage Company, and Johnston’s Army trails. In 1856, Judge William Drummond was assigned to the Territory of Utah to control the Mormons. He left angry going back to Washington with tales of lawlessness and out of control Mormons. President Buchanan sent in an army to facilitate the exchange of power of governor to gain more control. When the army finally arrived in the Great Salt Lake Valley, they were not allowed to settle in Salt Lake. They were forced to continue on 50 more miles. The road they traveled on goes through Eagle Mountain, across the property of the Eagle Mountain Cemetery and into Cedar Fort. The first Board for the cemetery was established in 2006, but dwindled down over the years. Last summer, a new Board was established with a request from Cedar Fort that stated, mothers that had to bury their babies wanted a close and affordable cemetery, but meeting these needs is growing difficult for the Cedar
Fort Cemetery. In the spring of 2013, a new Cemetery Board was established; they reviewed many locations, landowners offered to donate land with the purchase of land. Locations and offers were presented to the City Council for approval. The Board continued to look for locations, checking out views atop Lake Mountain, and down Eagle Mountain Blvd. As they were standing at end of the Peterson’s property, they felt an overwhelming feeling of significance to the land across the street, next to the skate park. This land was part of the original trail of The Johnston’s Army, Pony Express and the Overland Stage Company, plus the City already owned 30 acres of it, making it even more ideal for the location of our new cemetery. The City has sent out bid requests for the landscaping and developing of the land. No timeline yet for the completion or the grand opening of the cemetery, but you can buy plots now. Purchasing a plot is very easy and affordable. Burial plots are purchased individually. Husbands and wives, for example, must have separate plots – caskets cannot be stacked one atop another. Also, Eagle Mountain does not accept ex-
change credits from other cemeteries. The first step is to call the Eagle Mountain City Recorder’s office at 801789-6610. When you visit the recorder’s office, you will be directed to a private room to fill out an application. You can then choose a plot from a map. Currently, there are a little over 1500 burial sites with more to be designated in a future expansion. There will be a fee for the plot and an interment fee at the time of burial. Once you have purchased the gravesite, you will receive a certificate showing right of interment. The City will also register the plot with the county recorder. The fees are comparable to the Lehi Cemetery, and much lower than many
nationwide private establishments. They are as follows: Plots: For residents of Eagle Mountain: $550 For non-residents: $1000 Interment (burial or opening of grave) Adult: $300 For Infants: $200 If the burial occurs on a weekend, the City will charge an extra $300 to cover the cost of overtime for city workers. There is also a $35 inspection fee, which covers the cost to the City to make sure that the headstone is set correctly, and according to the law.
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SS Wal-Mart Reverses Summer Changes to Ad-Match Policy By Jennifer Klingonsmith
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his summer has been one of change for local Wal-Mart customers who routinely use cost-saving measures, such as ad-matching and double-couponing. Double-coupon days were disbanded altogether and the ad-matching policy was revised to come more closely in line with the nationwide corporate policy. Last week, however, the original, pre-summer ad-match policy was restored. Ad-matching allows customers to shop competitors’ weekly ads and match prices when buying groceries at WalMart. This allowed customers to match prices from all grocery and “Big Box” stores across Utah County. But during the summer, regional management decided that customers should only be able to ad-match stores within the immediate local vicinity. For the Saratoga Springs Wal-Mart, stores were limited to Smith’s, Ridley’s, Fresh Market, and Macey’s, but no longer included stores like Win-Co, Rancho Market, and Sprouts. Some customers expressed their frustration on social media. Karen Hackett stated, “I was ticked they stopped matching Rancho Market and Sprouts since I generally just ad-match produce.” Rachael Cochran asked, “How can we save money and not have to rely on WalMart?” Others answered, suggesting using Bountiful Baskets and other local neighborhood co-ops. The Saratoga Springs Wal-Mart also briefly discontinued ad-matching private label/store brands (i.e., Kroger, Western Family and Great Value). For example, if Kroger ice cream was on sale for $2 at Smith’s, Wal-Mart would give a customer that same price on the Great Value
brand ice cream. Meat ad-matching was also discontinued for a short time, but after receiving customer feedback, both restrictions were lifted last week, as well as the policy restricting which store ads would be honored. The reversal applies to all Wal-Mart stores in Utah County. Saratoga Springs Wal-Mart Store Manager Kyle Rigby stated that the reversal is a response to customer complaints and is a way to remain competitive in the Utah County market. Another savings program has recently been introduced by Wal-Mart nationwide: the Savings Catcher. This is somewhat of a simplified version of ad-matching. Customers shop at Wal-Mart, then scan the barcode at the bottom of a receipt. The Savings Catcher part of the Wal-Mart app then searches current weekly ads of local top stores and researches what a customer could have saved. Within 72 hours, the customer will be notified of any savings on eligible items and the difference in price will be put on an e-gift card. Rigby said that he saw Savings Catcher as “a safety net in case customers miss something advertised in a competitor’s ad.” Rigby said thus far the program has been successful, “saving customers nationwide over $2 million in the first two weeks of the program.” More details can be found at savingscatcher.walmart.com. The decision to no longer offer double-couponing remains in effect. Rigby stated that Utah County had been a test market for allowing customers to double the value of a manufacturer’s coupon (up to $1) on one day each week. But in the end, the practice was viewed as unsustainable and discontinued.
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Budgeting Tips for the Budget-Impaired Tips Worth More than You Paid for Them
comes in. Just because it says “minimum ore than your Less-Than-Average payment” doesn’t mean that’s the most you can pay. The amount of time you can Budgeter Less is more. Words of budgeting shave off your home loan, car loan or tuba wisdom? Less money spent, less items loan depends on how much you can tack purchased, less price per pound. But what onto each payment. The more you can pay about all the things that teach about more the quicker your loan is paid off! Every 5 being, well, more. A baker’s dozen gives dollars more is great, but if you could make you extra eggs, an epilogue gives you an- it $100, that would be even…more! Be other chapter and a hobbit’s second break- sure to check the terms of your loan to be fast gives you an extra helping of hash certain you won’t be penalized for paying it browns. “Less is more” is not the all-inclu- off earlier. sive answer to budgeting smart, sometimes So when paying your payments, more really can be more. remember, more than minimum means For example: Bills. EWW! Bills! Don’t sooner freedom from debt, just like one run crying, I know bills feel like that more scoop of chocolate peanut butter ice swirling abyss that sucks our money and cream means a little more joy for your taste dreams, but that’s where “more is more” buds and soul.
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Pioneer Crossing Extended
The Pioneer Crossing Extension has begun. To recieve weekly email updates about the project, please send a request to pioneercrossing@utah.gov For questions, concerns or updates contact (888) 427-8585 or Pioneercrossing.utah.gov Move, Rattle & Shake Monday & Thursday at 11:00 AM in the library for children from 2 to 5 year olds. This is a music and motion story hour to develop listening and social skills.
Moon Party: Saturday, September 6th at Neptune Park at 7:00 P.M.
Enjoy activities for all ages. Sponsored by the Library Board and Towne Storage.
Merit Badge Classes: The Friends of the Library have found a few
volunteers to teach some merit badge classes, keep current with these programs at our blog or Facebook page. Online registration is required to attend these program, space is limited. Register online at www.saratogaspringscity.com/civicevents under the registration link. We still need a few other volunteers to help teach these classes. Email tpugh@saratogaspringscity.com if you can help.
Little Free Library- Take a book, Return a Book By Sharon Erickson
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o you or your kids have books that you no longer want? Would you like to exchange them for a book you have not read? With Little Free Library you can do just that. Little Free Library is a gathering place for the neighborhood to share books. In its most basic form, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring back another book to share. You can expand yours to include seeds or recipes to exchange along with books. Eagle Mountain has one that is located at 3838 Barton Creek in the Ranches. Check it out, see how easy it is to use. If you are interested in starting your own Little Free Library, check out http://littlefreelibrary.org/ for more information on startup and registering your library. Every day can be a different adventure, traveling to different locations, through time and distance just by reading a book! The Little Free Library is not part of any Public Library system. Please do not use it return your Public library book, your books will not make their way back to library!
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Cedar Fort’s Name Rich in History
By Erika Douglas n October of 1852, Alfred Bell, a Lehi settler, was searching for good pasture land for his cattle company. Traveling west from Lehi, he found a beautiful valley full of tall grass with plenty of water. Soon, Brigham Young heard of this valley and in November 1853, he sent three families to start a settlement there. Eli Bennett, Claybourne Thomas, and Allen Weeks and their families all spent that winter there. In the spring of 1853, other pioneer families joined them. They built their houses around a creek and built a tall fence out of pointed cedar pickets between their homes for protection from the Indians. There were plenty of cedar trees available for this purpose. Cedar Fort’s name was born. In the spring and summer of 1853 the new Mormon community had to evacuate twice because of Indian problems during the Walker War. Some of them lived in small dugouts along the banks of the Jordan River and while others went to Lehi temporarily to live. Finally, that September they were able to move back to Cedar Fort and stay. A stone fort was started, which did not connect or include the old wooden fort. It was never finished, probably because the trouble with the Indians stopped. Part of the fort’s rock wall still stands today. It borders the west end of the parking lot of the Cedar Valley Elementary. Check it out as you visit Cedar Fort.
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Problems Being Worked Out at Redwood/Pioneer Intersection By Matthew Gary Milam
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edwood Road is just over 70 miles in length, making it one of the longest streets in Utah. Pioneer Crossing, in contrast, is a mere 5.7 miles in length. Perhaps that is why, when they meet at Redwood’s southern end in Saratoga Springs, traffic struggles have been emerging. Sort of a “David” meets “Goliath” situation, but with this particular meeting of “David and Goliath,” neither “David” nor “Goliath” seems to be coming off conqueror. The prevalent complaint out there is that patterns of traffic, from westbound Pioneer merging onto Redwood Road turning south, have been creating congestion problems that are causing frustration, anger, and even road rage. Owen Jackson, City of Saratoga Springs, says, “Our police department suggested that the cause of traffic congestion might be due to vehicles not queuing equally in both turn bays. This may be due to the size of the vehicles, with larger trucks or vehicles with trailers opting to stay in the outside turn lane which may lead to the inside turn bay being temporarily blocked. The main reason for the traffic getting backed up at that intersection is due to the smaller left turn bay. The inside turn lane tends to be blocked by cars and trucks staying in the outside turn lane. The trucks or vehicles with trailers tend to stay in the outside turn lane in order to make the turn south onto Redwood Road. Both roads (Redwood and Pioneer) are UDOT roads.” UDOT Traffic and Safety Engineer,
Brian Phillips, says that plans for the “Pioneer Crossing Extension Project” are currently under construction and include lengthening the dual left turn lanes to the east to better accommodate left turn lanes headed south on Redwood Road. He adds, “The length of the turn lanes is designed based on projected hourly traffic volumes, if they are available. The cause of the uneven stacking in the left turn lanes on Pioneer Crossing, most likely, is that people do not want to weave from the inside turn lane if they plan to make a right turn from Redwood Road”. He adds, “Other intersections along Redwood Road likely have similar situations where drivers make a lane choice based on their ultimate destination. There is a local government project to widen Pony Express Parkway that is in advertisement right now; the bid opening is September 9, 2014. This project should help with concerns at that intersection. Adam Lough of UDOT says that recent changes have been made to the timing at the intersection and that it is currently being monitored closely. “We have installed new detection, a CCTV camera, and remote communications to the new signal so we can make changes quickly. We will continue to make changes as needed to help reduce congestion during and after construction.” Lough adds, “We try to be responsive as complaints come in. We encourage those who have complaints or suggestions to contact us at (801)2278000.”
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The Giver Give it a Try? Or Keep Away? By Danielle’ Dimond
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Salt Lake Comic Con 2014 is September 4-6, 2014 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake Comic Con’s first event was the largest first year comic con in North American history. It’s the largest event ever to take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center. This year’s convention is expected to draw more than 120,000 attendees and promises to be the best show yet. To find out more about Salt Lake Comic Con or to buy tickets, visit the Salt Lake Comic Con website.
Classifieds are only $12.00 for one month or $18.00 for two months. Add a border for $1.00 or a picture for $2.00 (printed in paper) 30 word maximum. for more info call 8017879502 or email wendythecrossroadsjournal@gmail.com NA HULA KULA O’NOELANI Come feel the Aloha spirit while learning modern and traditional styles of Hula dancing, music and culture. Classes are 1x week and ages 3-99 are welcome to come. Contact Noelani at 801-824-1769 MATH TUTOR (5th grade - Pre-Calculus) - 7 years junior high math teacher in Alpine School District- Eagle Mountain resident- Prices very depending on session duration. Contact Shelly Way 801-830-8704 21mathways@gmail.com
Haycubes Bags or Bulk Call 8015987872 GUITAR LESSONS All ages, all levels, all styles. Learn songs, chords, strumming, picking, notation, theory, song writing and MUCH more! Located in Meadow Ranches (by the new middle school) First lesson is FREE! Call Gill Taylor (801) 358-7148 The City is hiring for a GIS Technician, Street Maintenance Worker, and Wastewater System Operator II.online at www.emcity.org
Private violin lessons offered from my home in Saratoga Springs. 15+ years of teaching experience. $10 for 30 minute lesson or $15 for 45. Call Jamie at 719-210-0693 for info. You can also visit violinlessonsbyjamie.webs.com for info. Administrative Support Admin Assistant Recruiting Applicant Sourcing http://iapplicants.applicantpro.comjobs Miss Ari’s Kindergarten Readiness Preschool Located in Eagle Mountain City Center. Certified teacher with 8 years teaching experience. $55 PM for 2 hour class, 2 x weekly; $70 PM for 3 hour class, 2 x weekly Call: (801) 669-3324, email: ariannebrown1@gmail.com
PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS!
Perfect for any age. Beginner to Advanced. 25 years playing experience, teaching for 14. Have fun learningtheory, technique and duet/quartets. First lesson free. Call Andrea 801-687-1468 Pet Boarding 24 hour care, Indoor/Outdoor training Individualized attention. For more information call Katie at 801-828-5805
Fundraiser for the Thunder Football Team Starting August 4th
Thunder Card which is a discount card with local businesses that offer discounts when the consumers purchase a card from a member of the football team. Contact Jared Emerick 801-310-4174
onas lives in a post-apocolyptic world where everything is planned for, rules are kept, everyone is the same and there are no contentions anywhere. But when Jonas alone is chosen to learn from an old man about the real life that comes with love and war he’ll find out what is missing from this life. He won’t be able to keep himself from sharing it. Will this save his community or hurt it? You decide. I had my doubts going into this film, wondering if this thought provoking (and award winning) book story could translate to screen story very well. I have to say it did splendidly! I daresay I enjoyed the movie even better than I enjoyed the book and let’s just appreciate how infrequently that happens. I enjoyed performances by Jeff Bridges and of course Meryl Streep but I really appreciated the innocent joy of Brenton Thwaites as he discovers this new way of living and the beauty of life’s full emotional spectrum. This film is for those who like a little thought process served up with their entertainment and who can sit down and enjoy a movie that doesn’t have constant
suspense and action. Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t slow at all, in fact I only wish it had been a little slower, all the more to enjoy! Go catch this one in theaters before its gone! Rated PG-13 by Hollywood Rated PG-Mature 13 Year Olds by this Mom
DRUM LESSONS Fun, certified teacher, 42 years experience, positive influence, professional drummer & band leader, all ages/levels. Studio in Saratoga Springs, references available.Please call Ken Culmone 801-768-0708 or 801-367-2787. Magic Chef electric range white 30” in good clean condition. with self cleaning oven. asking $200 cash only. 8017665328 4356500800 Downsizing: Graco Play Pen,like new $25.00. Jack Lalane juicer, like new $50.00. Plastic gas containers, $2.50 - $10.00. MVP pro-lift hydraulic jack $10.00. Central Pneumatic nail gun $15.00. Various tools and household items. 801-598-8036
Black and White Copier for sale. Konica Minolta model Bizhub 7228. Good Working Condition. $400 or best offer. Call 801-766-3302.
Tutoring Cerified teacher with
DANI’S DANCING FINGERS teaches piano to all ages 5+ for only $8 per lesson, younger classes available. Eagle Mountain City Center. Please call 801789-2606 or like me
years experience will tutor in your home Grades Pre-Kindergarforten - Fourth All subjects $20 an hour References upon Request Call Katie after business hours 801-828-5805 ex10/11
Two bedroom basement appartment for rent Utilities included. $725.00 mo No smk or pets. 8018564528 text
Nurses aide will care for elderly or disabled 40 yrs exp references avail call diane 3152783431
LITTLE STAR ACADEMY (Ranches)-Age 4 preschool class now enrolling for 2014-2015! Warm, welcoming home environment. Encourages academic and social development through fun, hands-on learning. Small classe Contact Mallory at 801-822 -2818.
Calling all singers and instrumentalists! Rehearsals for the SS&EM production of Handel’s Messiah begin Sept. 14th 6-8pm. Please visit http:// saratogaspringseasterchorus.blogspot. com for more info. All are welcome!
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