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December 20, 2014 - January 9, 2015
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Prison Update: SS chooses housing development over prison, EM puts taxpayer money into fight against prison within its boundaries By Jennifer Klingonsmith
In the very fluid situation that is the prison relocation decision, Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain have made increasingly proactive moves to get their sites off of the Prison Relocation Committee’s (PRC) Top Six list. On December 9, Saratoga Springs held a meeting to approve a pre-annexation agreement for the 480-acre proposed prison site. In the presence of a large and supportive group of residents, the City Council unanimously agreed to move forward to annex land into the city that sits about a mile west of Harvest Hills and borders both Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain. The annexation is contingent on the developer, Western States Ventures, informing the PRC that the site is to no longer be considered as a potential site for the Utah State Prison. Western States sent such a letter to the PRC the following day. In return, Saratoga Springs agreed to allow up to 2,000 residential units on the 480 acres. The preliminary zoning request included both single-family and multi-family units. Some commercial development might also occur. Western States calls the development, “The Springs”.
Monday December 8, 2014 publisher Wendy Visser-Lojik of The Crossroads Journal and Chis Baird publisher of Serve Daily newspapers toured the Utah Media Group facility in Salt Lake County. Formed by a joint operating agreement between The Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News, Utah Media Group oversees advertising, printing, circulation and business
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When asked if this move towards annexation would end all possibility of the prison being located at that site, Saratoga Springs Public Information Officer Owen Jackson stated, “I can’t speak for the state, but the annexation process is a step in the right direction.” When asked by a reporter about the pre-annexation agreement, Representative Brad Wilson (co-chair of the PRC) stated that the Saratoga Springs site would still be discussed at the December 22 meeting, but without a willing seller, there is little to talk about. In Eagle Mountain, Mayor Pengra and the City Council held an emergency meeting December 10. Over 100 residents came to hear city leadership reassure them that everything would be done to insure that the prison would not be located in Eagle Mountain or Cedar Valley. City leadership and the public expressed concern that a prison would hinder growth, hurt property values, and be bad for Eagle Mountain families. The Eagle Mountain City Council allocated $50,000 to fight the prison relocation, including money for a lobbyist and money to help fund the citizens group, “No Prison in Saratoga”.
Chief Andrew Burton PRESS RELEASE On the evening of December 10, 2014, a Deputy Sheriff of the Utah County Sheriff ’s Office apprehended Douglas Walker Ellison, age 23, of Eagle Mountain. Information from the Sheriff ’s Office indicated that Ellison, a parole fugitive, was wanted on a felony parole violation warrant issued by the Board of Pardons. Immediately following the apprehension, Ellison was able to escape in the Deputy’s marked patrol vehicle. Other officers in the area were advised by radio of the situation and were quickly able to locate the police vehicle. Ellison fled in the vehicle when he was located and the other officers pursued him. Officers were aware that the police vehicle contained weapons that may have been accessible to Ellison. As the pursuit approached Saratoga Springs on State Road 73, officers from the Saratoga Springs Police Department responded to assist. The pursuit reached speeds of 90 miles per hour. At one point along a rural section of State Road 73, a Saratoga Springs officer was out of his vehicle and preparing to deploy spikes in an attempt to stop the fleeing suspect. The suspect vehicle approached this location at a high rate of speed and was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of highway 73. As the vehicle reached this location, the Saratoga Springs officer fired three shots. The shots fired impacted the fleeing vehicle but no person was struck.
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Moments later, the vehicle crossed the median, which is a raised concrete barrier. This action further flattened the vehicle’s tires and caused other damage. The vehicle stopped and Ellison immediately fled on foot. Ellison then attempted to car jack a citizen’s vehicle. Another passing citizen, Bryan Udy, an Army National Guard soldier, was on his way home from his work when he saw Ellison running from police officers. Udy exited his car and assisted officers in Ellison’s apprehension. Ellison fought officers and resisted arrest. During the apprehension, a Saratoga Springs officer was injured. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance where he was treated and later released. The officer is in good condition and will be able to return to work in a few weeks. Ellison, who was not injured, was booked into the Utah County Jail on numerous aggravated felony and misdemeanor charges in addition to the parole violation warrant. Ellison has an extensive criminal history that includes multiple arrests and convictions for child abuse, burglary, theft, evading police, and providing false personal information to police. Ellison’s criminal activity is being investigated by the Utah County Sheriff ’s Office. The officer involved shooting is being investigated by the Utah County Officer Involved Shooting Protocol Team that will present its findings to the Utah County Attorney for review. Point of Contact: Chief Andrew Burton at (801) 766-6503.
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Saratoga Springs Library Hours Monday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday & Sunday Closed Library Closed: Monday, January 19th Beginning January 1, 2015 all media, such as audio books, DVD’s or books with disks must be returned inside the library because of the high number of disks and cases being broken by large books.
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Facts about book repair: Did you know it takes between 20-40 hours of training to be able to repair library books the right way? Did you know that a water-damaged book can grow mold for up to two years after it’s been exposed to water? What should you do if you find a damaged book or damage a library book? Please do not tape any books or pages. The library uses special glue to fix ripped, torn or loose pages and covers. Tape is actually bad for the paper the books are printed on. If you accidentally rip a page or find a torn or loose page, please gather the pieces and let a librarian know about the damage when you bring the item back. Avoid underlining text in your books, particularly with permanent marker. Do not insert sticky notes or paper clips to mark pages. Sticky notes may get lost between the pages and become permanently adhered and plastic or metal paper clips can damage the paper. And, of course, do not turn down the corners to mark your place. Use long
strips of paper to mark your place; they won’t damage the paper or get lost in a book. If you happen to check out a book with irreparable damage, please let us know when you return the book at the front desk. We do our best to keep our collection neat and clean for the next person to check out. PROGRAMMING All programming is held in the library. Programs will be limited to the first 20 children, due to space. Bilingual Story Hour Monday 6:00 PM for children 2 to 12 years old. Make & Take Monday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM for children of all ages, while supplies last. Move, Rattle & Shake Monday & Thursday at 11:00 AM for children 2 to 5 years old. Story Hour Tuesday 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM for children 3 to 5 years old. Wiggle Worms Wednesday 10:30 AM for children 18 months to 3 years old. Blind Date with a Book begins in February and will be running all month.
Valentine’s Day Crafting Saturday, February 14th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. Merit Badge Classes Unless noted, all classes are held in the City Council Chamber upstairs from the library at 10 AM and cost $5 for Scouts in uniform ($10 for those not in uniform). Scouts are encouraged (and for some classes, required, due to limited class size) to pre-register online through the Registration link at www.saratogaspringscity.com/civicevents; registration is open for all classes through March. There will be no classes offered in December. Sustainability - January 10th from 10 AM to 12 PM Citizenship of the Nation (2 Part Class) February 28th from 10 AM to 12 PM March 14th from 10 AM to 11 AM Robotics - (2 Part Class) Please bring a sack lunch to both parts: March 7th from 10 AM to 2 PM March 21st from 10 AM to 2 PM
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Business Spotlight Corner Canyon Dental Nathan C. Holt, D.M.D., studied Dentistry at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Dr. Holt is trained and experienced in all aspects of dentistry including: IV sedation, dental implant placement, implant screw-retained dentures, wisdom teeth removal, restorative, pediatrics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and geriatrics. While training in dental school Dr. Holt was recognized and honored by the Senate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky for outstanding contributions he rendered with Remote Area Medical Clinics, a non-profit, all volunteer, charitable organization in rural areas throughout Kentucky. He is a member of the
American Dental Association and American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and Utah Dental Association. Dr. Holt has enjoyed developing many great and lifelong relationships with the families he provides dental care to in both Salt Lake and Utah County areas. Dr. Holt practices dentistry with the motto of “quality, NOT quantity”. His level of care does not stop when he leaves the office every day. He has a genuine concern for the well being of each patient that walks through his doors. Whatever the procedure, Dr. Holt feels a tremendous responsibility to keep that patient happy
and maintain the highest level of trust and satisfaction with each individual. Dr. Holt practices dentistry with the gold standard of care in mind, and strives to achieve the best outcome for each patient and their treatment. Corner Canyon Dentistry Nathan C. Holt, DMD 308 E. Crossroads Blvd. Saratoga Springs, UT 84043 Phone: (801) 921-6025 We encourage you to contact us with any questions or comments you may have.
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Do I Need a Family Trust? A Revocable Living Trust, often referred to as a Family Trust, has become quite popular. Estate planners use these arrangements for various reasons and benefits. Most of the benefits of a Family Trust come after the death of its creators/grantors. There are 3 main parties to a trust, (1) the Grantor (the person funding the trust), (2) the Trustee (the person managing the trust), and (3) the Beneficiary (the person for whom the assets are managed). Typically, Mom and Dad form a trust, and transfer title of their home, cars, bank accounts, and any other investments into the trust – they are the grantors. The trust document then names Mom and Dad as both the Trustees and Beneficiaries as long as they are alive and able to manage their affairs. When Mom and Dad either become incapacitated or deceased, the trust names a successor Trustee that can immediately step in as Trustee and have complete access to all of the assets of the trust. The trust document then lists the duties of the Trustee such as paying for the care and maintenance of the Grantors/Beneficiaries (Mom and Dad) until they die. After the death of Mom and Dad, the Trust then specifies who the successor Beneficiaries are (usually their children) and how to wrap up, distribute and dissolve the Trust. A “Last Will and Testament” is often confused to perform as a Trust, when it actually falls short in functionality. Title to a home (or any other titled asset or account) can only be transferred by either the signature of the title holder, or by a Probate Judge. A will directs who should receive the assets upon an owner’s death, but cannot sign a dead person’s
name. Property transferred by a will needs to go through probate. Probate opens all of the assets to the public for anyone who may have a claim against the assets before transferring the property to whom the will directs. This is expensive and takes time. Property in a trust actually belongs to the trust, and the Trustee can sell or liquidate any of the assets as directed by the trust instructions with no public record as in probate. A trust can also hold the assets for minor children until they are old enough to own property. Elvis Presley died in 1977 and his daughter Lisa Marie was provided for by the trust until she turned 25 in 1993, when she received the entire estate. Another mistake is to place another person as a signature on a bank account, or on title of property. This may actually cause a taxable event or subject the property to another’s liability. For example, if Mom and Dad just add Junior to the title of their home and bank account they have gifted an interest in the property to Junior. If that value is over $14,000 there is a gift tax that may be triggered, as well as now allowing Junior’s gambling creditors to seize Mom and Dad’s house and bank accounts. If you have questions regarding trusts, seek answers from a trusted professional. Kory Farrer, EA – Owner of Farrer and Associates, LLC. Saratoga Springs, UT Tax Preparation, Payroll, and Business Consulting www.farrerandassociates.com
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Internet Speeds for current fiber customers will triple in most cases
Tuesday, December 09, 2014 The Crossroads Journal received information from a source within the organization of local fiber optic network provider, Direct Communications, regarding the company’s marketing plan for 2015, that would affect all residents of Eagle Mountain. According to our source, the company will be separating their marketing of DSL and fiber products, in order to provide more competitive speed packages, and when it comes to competing with wireless providers, at least in fiber-ready neighborhoods, there would be “no-holds-barred.” In what will likely be seen as very good news for many local residents who have complained about internet prices in Eagle Mountain compared to other cities in Utah County, customers can expect to see much higher available speeds, and more value for money. For example, the fiber provider will be launching a new economy package aimed directly at households currently using cheaper wireless providers, that
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will retail at only $19.95 a month (excluding taxes). Speeds for current fiber customers will triple in most cases--customers currently on 8Mb will be automatically bumped to 30Mb for the same price, and an all new 1Gig speed package will become available to Eagle Mountain residents. Alleged new fiber speed packages available Jan 2015: All fiber customers will also be able to choose to go fully symmetrical (up and down speeds), for $10 more per month, although for now the max available upload speed will be 100Mbps. The company will be also be increasing speeds for current copper customers, but it will be a slight difference. The technology limitations on DSL will leave the ceiling at a 25Mb top download speed. The company source admits that they expect to probably get a lot of grief from DSL customers when they compare their available choices
“Look, Ma! No Hands!” Eagle Mountain Seniors: December 9, 2014 a man was pulling out bonfire and played hide and seek for several A Year of Service, Socializing, and Fun On hours, rounding up intoxicated teenagers of his driveway on a motorcycle. He entered By Matt Schauerhammer
by Matthew Gary Milam
The Eagle Mountain Seniors is a group led by a council which consists of a chairman, Joye Roberts of EM City Center, Vice-Chairman Sandy Ring of White Hills, Historian-Mary Kaufman of EM City Center, Food Chairman Marilyn Sanford of Saratoga Springs, and Secretary Tonette Roberts of Silver Lake. Carol Johnson Clegg was the original chairman and, according to current chairman Joye Roberts, was very instrumental in forming the seniors group for Eagle Mountain. The council has been in place for over two years. Joye Roberts and her husband were born and raised in Idaho. They have two daughters and one son, with thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. They have lived in Idaho and Texas, and now Utah. Their children live in Provo, Riverton, and Lehi, and most of their grandchildren live in the area, as well. Joye and her husband moved to the area in 2008, at which time they started attending Eagle Mountain Senior activities. A big part of what the Eagle Mountain Seniors do has to do with service to others. They participate in many projects during the year, like assembling hygiene kits for the Food and Care Coalition in Provo, and participating in an ongoing project of sewing and assembling feminine hygiene kits for those in need in the African country of Zambia. Roberts says, “We try to have a health fair once a year. We also participate in Pony Express Days where we have a booth that sells homemade cookies, candy, and caramel popcorn. We also have a float in the parade. At the Trick or Treat Village this year we helped the young children decorate pumpkin-shaped cookies.” Each year the Seniors find three families in Eagle Mountain who stand in need due to unemployment, medical bills, or health-related problems. This year the group received donations from Kneaders, who donated six dozen rolls, Wal-Mart, who gave gift
certificates to buy turkeys, and Costco, who donated three large pumpkin pies. “The rest of the food was donated by our fabulous senior citizens,” says Roberts. This year Mayor Pengra helped with the project by driving a bus to take the Seniors to deliver the baskets. In-between all the service projects, the Seniors have year-round fun socializing with each other. On Valentine’s Day they have a dinner with entertainment; during the summer they have an ice cream social as well as a barbeque at Nolan Park; in the fall they take a trip over the Alpine Loop to see the autumn leaves, stopping along the way to eat a sack lunch; and then hold a big party in December. This year the Seniors were also able to take a group to the aquarium in Draper. The Seniors’ big party of the year is their annual Christmas party. This year the party was held on December 15. The city cooked and served the dinner for the group. Pictures were taken and the Eagle Mountain Children’s Chorus entertained. The Seniors were also treated to a performance by Nathan Osmond. Roberts says, “We try to get local people to entertain us at our events. We go out to lunch once a month as a group, trying to pick a different restaurant each time—and we do have our favorites.” “Both my husband and I are active senior citizens. We swim about six days a week, and bowl with a group of seniors at the Lehi Jack and Jill Lanes every Monday at 10 AM. This is open to all seniors,” says Roberts. As chairman, Joye and her husband have enjoyed seeing the group grow over the years. “The Eagle Mountain Seniors have given seniors a place to gather for activities without having to travel to another senior center. They gather on different days to socialize and play various games during the afternoon. Many have made lasting friendships through the senior citizens. These are friendships that might not have formed without this organization.”
the street without noticing an oncoming truck. The rider of the motorcycle was unable to maintain control of the motorcycle and spun out of control. He was ill-prepared for such an accident because he wasn’t wearing a helmet. The rider hit his head on the asphalt and sustained a serious head injury that required him to be transported by helicopter to the hospital. The rider may have been able to maintain control of the motorcycle had he not had a BAC of .255 – three times the legal limit. It Only Takes 700’ Of Barbed Wire To Stop A Car A vehicle was northbound on Redwood Road near the El Nautica Marina when it left the road. The driver drove through numerous fences, sent her vehicle airborne twice, and finally came to a stop after dragging and wrapping approximately 700’ of barbed wire fencing around her vehicle. She performed field sobriety tests and was subsequently placed under arrest for DUI. She said she was on a litany of pain pills because of wisdom teeth surgery. In addition to admittedly taking many pain pills, the suspect also tested positive for THC. She was booked in Utah County Jail for her charges and four warrants. Twice In Four Days Officers pulled the same vehicle over two times within four days. Both times the adult teenage occupants had marijuana in their possession and had recently been smoking. Each time they were issued possession of marijuana tickets. Both are encouraged to move to Colorado where it is now socially acceptable to be a stoner. Big Trucks. Big Fire. Big Party. Utah County Deputies located a bonfire near the south end of Lake Mountain in the Soldier Pass area. There were approximately 200 partiers at the bonfire and almost all of them had consumed copious amounts of alcohol. Approximately 50 juveniles who had been drinking fled into the night to seek sanctuary amongst the junipers and sagebrush. Saratoga Springs officers responded to the
before coyotes and cougars consumed them. Dozens of juveniles were arrested for illegal consumption and possession of alcohol. The party had been advertised on a 4x4 truck fan page on Facebook and had drawn large trucks from all over the region to drink beer in the desert. Pregnant and Puffing A suspicious vehicle was reportedly parked at the end of a road. The reporting person said several people exited the car and had gone back to it. Officers arrived and the vehicle was still in the area, but no one was located around it. A canine officer deployed his dog around the exterior of the vehicle. The dog alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. The officer parked in the foothills until the occupants of the vehicle returned. When the vehicle’s occupants returned, the canine officer made contact with the vehicle’s owner. His two friends walked back with him. They admitted they had gone into the foothills to smoke marijuana. A backpack one of them was wearing contained significant amounts of marijuana. The owner of the marijuana admitted he sells it to people in the area, including juveniles. Over $500.00 cash of drug money was seized. One of the suspects who had been smoking marijuana was a woman twenty weeks along in her first pregnancy. The vehicle contained scales and other drug paraphernalia. The three individuals face numerous drug related charges. It Was An Innocent Trip to the “Club” A motorist called to report a Toyota Tacoma that was unable to maintain its lane of travel and was driving very unsafely. Officers located the vehicle. When they made contact with the driver he appeared extremely intoxicated. They had him exit his vehicle. His belt and pants were undone. Apparently he had been drinking at a club of ill-repute and his pants had unfastened themselves, unbeknownst to him. The driver performed field sobriety tests and failed them miserably. He estimated drinking “one and a half cases of Bud Light.” He was arrested and booked into Utah County Jail for DUI.
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December 20, 2014 - January 9, 2015
Food Trucks Utah County— A Family Event by Matthew Gary Milam
You might have seen them around and not paid much attention to them. They have become big business in other parts of the country—especially in the big cities. Some trucks even serve gourmet food and have cultivated a large following of devoted customers. In Los Angeles, for example, popular gourmet food trucks are serving up delectable items like lobster rolls, spicy tuna burritos, and short rib tacos. In Salt Lake City, food trucks are becoming more commonplace, as well. There has been talk of even setting aside street areas specifically for the food trucks. In Utah Valley, food trucks such as Waffle Love (which serves up a version of Belgian Waffles), Sweeto Burrito, Special Courses, Corn Dog Commander, and Pyromaniacs Pizza, have begun to travel throughout the Utah Valley area developing a following. It was reported that there is even a Facebook group dedicated to the cause of bringing more food trucks to Utah. In the Saratoga Springs-Eagle Mountain area many are familiar with a more stationary version of food trucks such as with Eggrollin’, which serves Filipino food (and yes, very good eggrolls, in this CJ writer’s opinion) near the Pony Express Parkway edge of the Riley’s Market/Ace Hardware parking lot. Recently, food trucks have been spotted in the Ranches area at the Maverik gas station/store. Sweeto Burrito, Special Courses, and Pyromaniacs Pizza, in particular have parked their trucks at the Ranches Maverick gas station/store to offer delicious food for workers and families. We caught up with one of the food trucks that have been out to the Saratoga Springs-Eagle Mountain area and spoke with Kimbrey Johnson, co-owner of the business. She and her husband, Clayton Johnson, operate Pyromaniacs Pizza, which serves a variety of wood-fired pizza
in classic Italian flavors (“Best pepperoni pizza anywhere,” says Kimbrey) as well as specialty types such as raspberry chicken chipotle. Pyromaniac Pizza food truck has a wood-fired pizza oven that burns at 700 degrees enabling them to turn out delicious pizza in just 4 to 5 minutes. On the side of the Pyromaniacs truck it says, “Bold People, Bold Pizza.” As well, their slogan is, “We were maniacs before we were pyros.” Although, in speaking with the Johnsons-who seemed very calm and amiable--the “bold, maniacal, and pyro” in either of them would appear to be an alter-ego. Kimbrey Johnson says, “Here in Utah County the food truck is a huge deal and a lot of fun. Families come and lay out blankets for picnics. We even played a movie for them last summer.” The Johnsons hope to do it all again next summer. Kimbrey says that at first it might seem difficult to find information about food trucks, but in reality information is very easy to find on social media. Interested customers can go to their website at Pyromaniacpizza.com. Information can also be found on Instagram and Twitter using “Pizzapyros.”
Helping Children to Read: The SS Literacy Center Asks for Volunteers By Jennifer Klingonsmith Come into the Saratoga Springs Library any weekday in the late afternoon and you can witness children learning to read. With oneon-one help from volunteer tutors, students overcome hurdles and gain access to the wonderful world of books. The Literacy Center is run by Anna-Lisa Christensen, a library employee with an education background in English and teaching, and a passion for helping children to read. As a new tutoring session begins January 12, Christensen is encouraging the young and old alike to share her passion and volunteer at the Literacy Center. We take 30 children each eight-week session, and we try to have individual tutors for all of them, Christensen stated. Half of the students attend the Monday/Wednesday session, the other half attend Tuesday/ Thursday. All sessions are from 4:30 to 5:15 pm. The student slots for the winter session are full. Christensen reported that because her volunteers are typically heavily involved in school and other community activities, she is always in need of additional help. “I would like to encourage more retired couples to come and volunteer,” she added, “The students respond to them really well.” Of course, Christensen encourages others to volunteer as well, anyone from sixth grade and older will be considered. Students typically range from kindergarteners who
can read, to fifth graders. “In general, the ideal volunteer tutor is patient, able to work with and enjoy children, and has an interest in learning,” Christensen stated. She also said that while she likes tutors to commit to coming two days a week for the length of a session, she is flexible in working with people’s schedules. The typical volunteer during one session volunteers for about 45 hours. Christensen stated that for youth, service hours can look great on scholarship and college applications, as well as meet requirements for Scouting and Young Women programs. “It’s really very little effort compared to how good these hours will look on college and scholarship applications.” Parent Trina Young expressed gratitude for the Literacy Center, “My daughter was so excited to continue the reading program. The tutors have helped her reading confidence and level so much. She actually enjoys it more than gymnastics and dance.” Residents interested in volunteering can fill out an application and find more information on the city’s website. Look for the tab, “Civic events registration”. They can also contact Christensen directly via email: Achristensen@saratogaspringscity.com. The Spring 2015 session will open up for student registration February 1. That session will take place March 23 – May 28.
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Handel’s Messiah By Sharon Erickson
The Messiah was performed at Westlake High School in Saratoga Spring Monday December 8th. Presented by Saratoga Springs Art’s Council and Eagle Mountain Arts Alliance, performed by musicians from Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain. The encore performance will be on December 21st, at 7:00 p.m. at the LDS Stake Center, 1330 Ira Hodges Scenic Parkway, Eagle Mountain. Messiah is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel, with a scriptural text compiled by Charles Jennens from the King James Bible, and from the version of the Psalms included with the Book of Common Prayer. It was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742 and received its London premiere nearly a year later. Both were fundraisers for the poor and those in debtor’s prison. Although its structure resembles that of opera, it is not in dramatic form; Instead, Jennens’s lyrics are a reflection on Jesus Christ as the Messiah. The text begins in Part I with prophecies by Isaiah and others, and moves to the annunciation to the shepherds, the only “scene” taken from the Gospels. In Part II, Handel concentrates on the Passion and ends with the “Hallelujah” chorus. In Part III he covers the resurrection of the dead and Christ’s glorification in Heaven. Handel composed the Messiah in 24 days without once leaving his house. During this time, his servant brought him food, and when he returned, the meal was often left uneaten. While writing the “Hallelujah Chorus” his servant discovered him with tears in his eyes. He exclaimed, “I did think I did see all Heaven before me, and the great God himself!” The Newman Homer observes, “Consid
ering the immensity of the work, and the short time involved in putting it to paper, it will remain, perhaps forever, the greatest feat in the whole history of musical composition.” The Conductor this year is Matthew Thompson. Matthew holds a Master of Music in church music, organ emphasis, from the University of Kansas and a Bachelor of Music in organ performance from Utah State University. He most recently served as lecturer of graduate choral literature at the University of Kansas and administrative assistant for the choral division. He was also assistant director of West Junior High Chorale in Lawrence, Kansas. Matthew and his wife live in Saratoga Springs. He performs regularly as a guest organist at the Salt Lake Tabernacle. While this production could not be possible without the entire ensemble, the following is a list of the Production Crew; Rachel Bryan, Producer AnnElise Harrison, Events Coordinator Nancy Reid, Assistance Producer Matt Thompson, Conductor Dale Richards, Assistant Director Stan Lyman, Graphic Designer Sue Alexander, Stage Manager Nate Wise, Sound Technician Chelsea Calahan, Decorations Dale Richards, Facebook Host Veronica Lawson, Contributor Shellie Baertsch, Contributor Louise Lawson, Soprano Attendance Stacy Freemans, Alto Attendance Bryan Ellertson, Tenor/Bass Attendance This event was sponsored by; Sign City, Ridley’s, Rocky Mountain Power, Costco, Disaster Professionals, The Real Estate Group, and State Farm Insurance.
Open Letter to SS City Council: Housing Density near Harvest Hills At the December 2 City Council meeting, an 800-acre development was discussed that sits just west of Harvest Hills. The developer proposed rezoning the property. Currently, the land is zoned R-3 (low-density residential). The zoning and development he proposed would be a medium-density product, with a mix of single-family and multi-family units. Multi-family units would otherwise not be allowed in the current R-3 zone, nor would any lots below 10,000 square-foot (.25 acres). The amount of multi-family housing he proposes would more than double the number that currently exists in and around Harvest Hills today. While discussing the Wildflower project, some comments were made about the housing density to which I felt I should respond. Councilman Michael McOmber pointed out correctly that Harvest Hills is not technically an R-3 neighborhood. We do have some R-3 areas, but many, like he said, have densities that resemble R-4 to R-5. I got the uneasy feeling from his comments that because we are not truly an R-3 neighborhood, that we should not have expectations of living adjacent to an R-3 development, despite the land’s current zoning. This seems ironic that for over a decade now, many projects in and around Harvest Hills have been approved and built because of existing zoning and the vested rights of developers. This is the reason we have a tire store gracing our neighborhood entrance. This is why multi-family dwelling units outnumber single-family homes. So, following that same pattern, I think Harvest Hills residents would like to hear,
“This land is zoned R-3, therefore, the vested property rights indicate that a true R-3 development should be built here.” I acknowledge that the planned Mountain View Corridor freeway does complicate what could be a typical R-3 area, but I don’t see that the city needs to resign the whole project to medium-density status (which, with the density transfer, that is what it would become). Some may scoff, saying that many people would not purchase large lots near a freeway, but I believe with the sunken grade, sound walls, short commutes, and amazing views, these lots will be in high demand. The city code requires the City Council to justify, with good reason, amending the city’s general plan. The possible freeway, in my mind, does not justify the significant increase in density that he proposes. Please stand up for what residents have desired and expected. All public comment has supported a true low-density project and a denial of density transfer. We have been told many times about vested zoning rights and it would be nice if, for once, they worked in our favor. Respectfully, Jennifer Klingonsmith, Harvest Hills resident
December 20, 2014 - January 9, 2015
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SS City Council Notes December 2, 2014 By Jennifer Klingonsmith
The meeting was called to order at 7 pm. Those present included Mayor Jim Miller, councilmembers Michael McOmber, Bud Poduska, Shellie Baertsch, Rebecca Call, Stephen Wilden, and city staff. Awards The mayor and City Council recognized organizations which supported the Patriot Day event. Some of those included WalMart, Costco, Chick-Fil A, Alpha Graphics, and Kneaders. Public Comment A Harvest Hills resident stood and asked the City Council to deny more high-density zoning rights within the city. She related her comments to a 480-acre parcel slated to be annexed into the city. As part of the annex-ation process, density zoning is applied. She asked the City Council to respect the voter’s wishes in upholding Proposition 6 (passed t last fall, and requiring that the city’s general plan reflect only seven percent attached housing units and 93 percent single-family homes). Saratoga Hills resident Sarah Dean thanked the City Council for fighting against the state prison being located in Saratoga Springs. She stated that she had lived in a city where the federal government had built a prison. Residents felt less safe and there was more crime, she surmised. Another resident asked how residents could s be effective in voicing their opinion against the prison. The City Council suggested residents send emails to the city’s contact email (found on the city’s website) so that the public information officer could present those emails to the Prison Relocation Committee (PRC) when the public comment period begins. Policy Items Public Hearing: Budget Amendments to the City of Saratoga Springs Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. The budget amendments were unanimously approved. Preliminary Plat for Mallard Bay located between 2800 and 3000 South Redwood Road, Holmes Homes, applicant. City staff reported that this plat had been previously tabled to address fencing and open space issues. Now, the applicant proposed an HOA subdivision and consolidated open space. He also wanted to have a berm
of land and a four-foot semi-private fence between Mallard Bay homes and Redwood Road. Staff suggested the applicant install a larger play structure in his park. The preliminary plat was unanimously approved. Public Hearing and Possible Recommendation on the Rezone, General Plan Amendment and Community Plan for Wildflower located 1 mile west of Redwood Road on SR 73 and west of the Harvest Hills Development, DAI/Nathan Shipp, applicant. City staff reported that this large development contained 800 acres and was currently zoned R-3 (low-density residential). Because UDOT had long-term plans to build the Mountain View Corridor (MVC) through the middle of the property, staff stated that the applicant wanted to change the zoning to planned community zone (PC zone). He also requested that any homes that would have otherwise been built within the land reserved for the MVC be condensed throughout the rest of the property, including an area of high-density housing. Then, there was some general discussion on how to deal with the possibility of the MVC not being built there at all. City staff stated that single-family homes would then be built in the freeway’s place. Councilman Michael McOmber thought that idea was preposterous—that future population growth of both Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain would require a major road there. He stated that he was okay with transferring density elsewhere in the project as long as the corridor was protected. City staff also noted that there was some concern at the planning commission meeting that the developer would plan a majority of lots to be the minimum size required. To resolve this concern, the applicant agreed to limit small lots to 25 percent in each village plan. Applicant Nathan Shipp stated that he understood the impact Wildflower Development would have on the northern part of Saratoga Springs. He stated that he did his best to consolidate density away from Harvest Hills. Shipp noted that the PC zone was appropriate for his development, noting that it required him to have 30 percent open space. He also said that he was in friendly negotiations with UDOT to preserve the MVC
corridor. Harvest Hills residents came to the meeting to speak out against rezoning the Wildflower property. In their comments, they noted several concerns. Most common was the disapproval of Shipp’s request to be able to transfer housing density from the MVC corridor to the rest of the project. Residents stated that it was his responsibility to obtain fair-market value from UDOT for the corridor. Transferring the density would benefit the developer and UDOT, but not the residents, who would be left with heavy traffic, crowded schools, and unfavorable demographics. They pleaded with the City Council to see that multi-family units already outnumbered single-family units in the area, and that the developer proposed to more than double the number of existing units. They also encouraged the City Council to honor residents’ wishes last fall, when they overwhelmingly passed Proposition 6. Councilmembers then weighed in on the matter. Councilwoman Baertsch disliked the condensed high-density housing areas. She also encouraged Shipp to add more estate-type lots. And, she also disagreed with the five-foot setbacks Shipp was proposing. McOmber reminded residents that Harvest Hills is not an R-3 development. He noted that the city typically puts like products next to one another and he saw that the proposed Wildflower densities mirrored Harvest Hills densities. McOmber also warned residents about chasing developers out of Saratoga Springs and into Eagle Mountain, saying that Eagle Mountain was less likely to restrain density. Councilwoman Call agreed with Baertsch, stating that there needed to be additional estate-type lots and that the density needs to decrease. She wanted to see minimally-sized lots limited to only ten percent within village plans. She also suggested there were problems with density calculations and encouraged staff to double-check numbers. Councilman Poduska noted that over 250,000 people would be living on the west side of Utah Lake by 2040. We will need that freeway, he concluded. He agreed with McOmber, stating that the proposed density of Wildflower seemed to be compatible with what existed in Harvest Hills. Lastly, with the freeway literally cutting the land in two,
Poduska predicted that the development would eventually become two—one development on the west side of the freeway, and another one on the east. Councilman Stephen Wilden disagreed with the proposed transfer of density. He also disagreed with McOmber’s comments about matching housing product to housing product. Just because some areas of Harvest Hills resemble R-6, does not mean, in living next to land zoned R-3, that residents don’t expect a true R-3 development to be built, Wilden concluded. McOmber proposed that the council hold a work session December 16 to address councilmembers’ concerns. The proposed rezone was tabled until January. Potential Acceptance of The Springs annexation petition for further consideration located east of the proposed Wildflower project, approximately 1000 North 1000 West, adjacent to the south border of Camp Williams, Western States Venture, applicant. City staff reported that the land proposed for annexation included 600 acres, 116 of that being power line corridor. She stated that once the annexation process begins, there will be a 30-day period for public protest, and then a public hearing. The City Council would not be voting on the annexation tonight, staff continued, but simply allowing the process to move forward. McOmber stated that he felt the project provided appropriate feathering from projects in Eagle Mountain that will be abutting its boundaries. These include a UDOT bus yard, an industrial area, and some high-density apartments. McOmber added that he didn’t like extortion, but the proposed plans are all the city has to work with. Wilden stated that the Western States plan was better than a prison (as this land is one of the proposed sites of a new Utah State Prison). He asked that if this project moves forward, the City Council should consider moving more density in the Wildflower development to the west (the proposed Wildflower development would also abut The Springs development). Baertsch and Call suggested fewer housing units be allowed. The annexation process was allowed to move forward and the meeting entered into closed session.
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Budgeting Tips Worth More than You Paid for Them By Danielle’ Dimond
There are five words that my husband knows bring me a sense of peace and well-being that no other words can. Forget flowers, don’t bother with love notes and throw those chocolates away—actually, leave the chocolates, but bag the foot rub—the only thing I need on a hard day is to hear those five words, “Let’s go out to dinner.” However, while eating out is blissfully therapeutic, the hefty check afterwards generally isn’t. If you’re anything like our family, if you go back through your bank history for the month you’ll be floored as to how much money you probably spend at restaurants. Even those little trips to McDonald’s or Arctic Circle really add up! So look at your history, see how much you spent on eating out last month and decide how you can cut back.
Photo and story by James and Andrea Crandall
A garage fire broke out around 3:15 pm on Hawk Lane at Mogensen residents in Eagle Mountain.
Influenza Treatment Elderberry Vs Tamiflu Flu is here. A visit to the CDC Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report on the web shows that flu is on the rise in Utah. I have seen cases in my office locally as well. Unfortunately, it looks like the vaccine is expected to be less effective than usual this year. This doesn’t mean the flu vaccine will not work at all; only that it will be less effective and it will depend on which strain we are exposed to. Since flu season is here and a lot us will be infected, I want to let people know about some treatment options. Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) is a popular prescription alternative approved for treatment and prevention of seasonal influenza. It has been shown to be effective in decreasing the duration of symptoms and has been heavily marketed during flu season. Tamiflu helps patients get better about half a day sooner than those taking placebo. It is around $130 for a course of treatment. Finally, it has a significant side
effect profile with common adverse effects including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Elderberry, on the other hand, has been shown to help patients get better from influenza 3-4 days faster than placebo. Costs vary, but are much less than Tamiflu and it has few side effects when taken as directed. It is typically available at health food stores or vitamin shops. For more information on using Elderberry including precautions, interactions, and who can take it check out the following website: http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/ herb/elderberry OR http://www.webmd. com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-434-elderberry.aspx?activeingredientid=434&activeingredientname=elderberry Ernest Severn, DO Family Medicine Zenith Family Health, Saratoga Springs http://zfhealth.net/
Dave Ulibarri (Public Information Officer for the Unified Fire Authority) reported that the damage from the fire did not spread to the main structure of the house. The car in the garage was a total loss and the home owners and pets were accounted for. Unified, Saratoga, and Lehi fire departments responded to the blaze. The investigation is still ongoing as to the cause of the blaze. It was truly remarkable to see Mr. and Mrs. Mogensen from Scandinavia (who worked with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and served an LDS Temple Square Mission) kept in good spirits with supportive neighbors and friends around during the fire.
Found on Facebook A former Palmdale, California resident, Vanessa Christiansen, posted an unusual yet sincere request for help for the location of a former LDS missionary that had served in her area 8 years ago. Vanessa requested that anyone who could identify the Elder in the photos she posted, to please contact her as she had promised to forward the photos to the missionary and had lost contact information for him. Comments and best wishes poured onto the Facebook Lehi Yard Sale Facebook page and within approximately seven hours, a confirmed contact was made with the identified Elder Christensen. Christiansen posted an apology to the admin for posting this request as she knew the site was to sell items. However, “this really has made my day.” Christiansen posted “Finally facebook is good for something, lol happy holidays to all!”
December 20, 2014 - January 9, 2015
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Rockwell Athletics By Sterling Parker, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
The past two weeks the boys basketball team only managed one win. The girls basketball team was able to win two. However, both coaches, Johnny Ma of the boys and Troy Gifford of the girls, said, “We are taking baby steps in improving every game and will be ready for region.”
Some of the stand-outs for the boys varsity team are Travis Jensen and Ben Johnson. The junior varsity stand-outs are Gavyn Searle, Shawn Jensen, Shad Largent. The sophomore leaders are Parker Tate, Tanner Pratt, and Justin Wynn. Coach Ma said, “We have got to come together the next two weeks. The boys lay Stansbury this Friday and will be in Cedar City December 29,30 and 31. Good Luck Teams! The drill team had their first competition December 6 and will be back on the floor in competition in January at several prestige tournaments. Meet coaches Candice Spivey and Maddie Beck are optimistic for the chemistry of their team. Everyone is needed to work together to succeed. All coaches want to thank our Athletic Director, Melanie Wells for all her help on game days and encouraging the student athletes to keep working hard and being a student first. The Athletic department wishes The Crossroads Patron’s a Happy Holiday Season.
Rockwell Charter High School’s Student Government Participates in Service Projects
Westlake Calendar
Saturday, December 20 Tooele Swim Invitational 8:00am Drill Competition @ Copper Hills 10:00am Wrestling @ Viewmont Invitational V/ JV Monday, December 22 Christmas Break Tuesday, December 23 Christmas Break 10:30am Army @ Lunch Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Break Thursday, December 25 Christmas Break Friday, December 26 Christmas Break Saturday, December 27 Christmas Break
10:00am Boys Basketball vs. Provo @ Riverton Sunday, December 28 Christmas Break Monday, December 29 Christmas Break Tuesday, December 30 Christmas Break Wednesday, December 31 Christmas Break Thursday, January 1, 2015 Christmas Break Friday, January 2, 2015 Christmas Break Saturday, January 3, 2015 9:00am Wrestling @ Best of West Tournamentr V Monday, January 5, 2015 A Day
Saratoga Springs Resident receives AWARD
By Rockwell Senior Class President Makenna Pierson Rockwell Charter High School’s Student Government participates in service projects every month to give back to our school, community, and even the state. For an annual service activity, we’ve made candy bags that we put together and deliver to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City during Halloween time. Although we don’t get a chance to see the kid’s faces when they receive these simple gifts, it’s a cherished feeling knowing that we’ve been a part of putting a smile on a child’s face during this fun and spooky time of excitement. Currently, our elected student officials are putting together our yearly fundraiser that the whole school engages in, called The Change Wars. Every grade brings in quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies throughout one month, and all the money that we raise contributes to helping a family in need
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Sierra Nelson a student at Rockwell Charter High School was selected to the UHSAA Academic AllState Volleyball Team for the 2014-2015 school year. As stated on the award, it is symbolic of the sacrifices she, her family , coaches and teammates have all made. It is a clear communication to the community and the state that academics and athletics are wonderful curriculum partners.
during this holiday season. We have turned this activity into a healthy competition, and it is an awesome time for all the grades to unite together to raise money to help people in our area. Finally, another service project Rockwell is taking part in is a food drive associated with the Utah Food Bank. We have yet again turned this into a battle between the grades to see who can bring in the most items to donate to the food bank. Support from the public is definitely, highly appreciated. We will also gladly accept any of your loose change to add to our grand total for The Change Wars, as well as any food you may like to donate for the food drive. We are grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community.
The Utah State Office of Education announced this afternoon that Rockwell is one of the top 20 high schools in Utah for a graduation rate of 95%
Congrats teachers, support staff, admin, parents, and especially students on a job well done.
Venture Scouting at Rockwell BSA Venturing Program is forming at Rockwell. This is a co-ed program for ages 14-21. This program is for all youth of Eagle Mountain and surrounding areas. It is a High Adventure program without the typical advancement, focusing on leadership instead. It should be a lot of fun for our youth. Please contact Bob Hill at robert.hill13.mil@mail.mil for more information.
4-H with Utah County Achievement Night By Diana Boley
In November, the Utah County 4-H held their annual awards night. Kids from all over the county received recognition for activities they participated in throughout the past year. The 4-H awarded over $9,000 worth of prizes that night, including cash prizes, scholarships to USU, and gift certificates. 4-H is a national youth development program. To find out more about the Utah County 4-H, check out their website: http:// utahcounty4-h.org/ or contact them at 801-851-8470. Or, you can follow them on Facebook @Utahcounty4h or Twitter @4HUtahCounty Here is a list of the youth in our area and the awards they received: James Lakko – 3/4 College Scholarship To USU for his Portfolio, 4-H Achievement Gold Award, Chef Extraordinaire, Consumer Bowl, Healthy Cuisine, Teen
Leadership Award, 4-H Junior Master Food Preserver Jerod Boley – 4-H Achievement Gold Award, Demonstration, Most Outstanding Portfolio, Teen Leadership Award, TRY Teen Financial Literacy Gold Award, Consumer Bowl Parker Boley – 4-H Achievement Gold Award, Demonstration, Impromptu Public Speaking, Most Outstanding Portfolio, World of Work, TRY Teen Financial Literacy Gold Award Emma Moultrie – 4-H Achievement Bronze Award, Chef Extraordinaire Audrey Moultrie – 4-H Achievement Bronze Award Harlee Barrow – Consumer Bowl Sarah Martin – Chef Extraordinaire Mckenzie Story – Sewing & Fashion Ann Morris – Portfolio Competition – Consumer & Family Sciences
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December 20, 2014 - January 9, 2015
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December 20, 2014 - January 9, 2015
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Singers and Instrumentalists Wanted The communities of EM and SS are uniting to put on a production of Handel’s Messiah on December 8 and 21. Practices for the non-auditioned choir and orchestra begin September 14 from 6-8 p.m. Please purchase a G. Schirmer edition Messiah score prior to the first rehearsal. Visit http:// saratogaspringseasterchorus.blogspot.com/p/ handels-messiah.html for rehearsal location, solo audition instructions, and a link to purchase a score. Questions? Contact: emcc. messiah@gmail.com.
DRUM LESSONS Fun, certified teacher, 42 years experience, positive influence, professional drummer & band leader, all ages/levels. Studio in Saratoga Springs, references available. Please call Ken Culmone 801-7680708 or 801-367-2787.
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Shelly Way tutors ALL levels Elementary math to Pre-Calculus& College Algebra 7 years junior high math teacher Eagle Mountain resident FREE first session!! Contact Shelly 801-830-8704 21mathways@gmail.com 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
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RAD Women’s classes will start on January 22, 2015 and will be held every Thursday
evening for five weeks thereafter. This is a self-defense/empowerment class for women ages 13 and up. If you have a teen that would like to take this class, I highly encourage mom to take it with her. There is some adult content being discussed. I’ve had a lot of interest in this class so it will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. If interested, please email ahill@emcity.org.
Big Hero 6 By Danielle’ Dimond
Hiro is a robotics inventing prodigy of a kid who finds friendship and comfort from Baymax, an inflatable healthcare companion
invented by his brother. But when Hiro tries to use Baymax for revenge instead of healing, will he get Baymax and his new friends hurt in the process? Big Hero 6 has some good laughs, a unique storyline and some great action. Things are a little slow at first while the story prepares for all the action heroes to emerge, but thankfully they eventually do emerge. Hiro’s new friends, with comic help from Baymax, are a thankful relief from the heavier drama that Hiro faces during the flick and you’ll be glad to see them! So, while I didn’t love this one it’s a worthwhile dollar flick and you’ll love the short film before it! Plus, you’ll want a Baymax of your own.
Thanksgiving Point to Open New How to Raise a Dinosaur Exhibit at Museum of Ancient Life on December 15 More than 60 exhibit components will show the paleontological journey of discovery LEHI, Utah, (December 10, 2014) — Whether you’re an amateur paleontologist who can name every dinosaur from the Jurassic period or you can’t tell a trilobite from a triceratops, there’s something for everyone at the new Museum of Ancient Life exhibit. Thanksgiving Point’s Museum of Ancient Life’s new exhibit, How to Raise a Dinosaur, will open on Monday, December 15. The exhibit is on loan from Western Paleontological Laboratories, and was created to demonstrate the science and art of dinosaur fossil excavation, preparation, and exhibition. The 3,500 square-foot exhibition takes guests of all ages on a paleontological journey of discovery. The journey starts with maps and ground samples that will help guests learn how to prospect for potential dinosaur dig areas. How to Raise a Dinosaur features sever
Dental Cleaning Patients Needed To help build her career and strengthen her skills, Hartley Lojik, a student dental hygienist at Fortis Dental Hygienist School , will be offering a low-cost cancer screening, full-mouth x-rays (including a panoramic film), a full-mouth cleaning, a re-mineralization treatment (fluoride) and a doctor’s exam. The doctor will then tell you if you need any work done and will give you a full treatment plan that you may take to your regular dentist or we can refer you to a dentist. The first appointment will be $22.00 for ages 13 and up and $12.00 for 13 and younger, with the following appointment being only $12.00 (this covers the cost of supplies.) This will take two appointments to be completed. Sealants will be $5.00 per tooth, up to $20.00, then no charge. You may purchase a copy of your x-rays to take to your dentist for $10.00 or they can be transmitted digitally for free. If you have any other questions, you can call/text (801) 747-9071. Fortis Dental Hygienist School is located at 3949 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Or go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4dadaf2da2fe3-dental
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al fossil specimens of Jurassic age life and provide perspectives on how paleontology is applied in the field to extract fossil specimens. The exhibit also features touch-andfeel bone specimens, mounted skeletons, and interactive challenges to help guests tell fossil bone from ordinary rocks. Guests will see exhibits that highlight Diplodocus tails, Allosaurus growth, tooth and claw identification, vertebral comparison, and comparative skeletal anatomy. The How to Raise a Dinosaur exhibit will be open through May 2, 2015 and will replace the previous Building Curiosity exhibit. How to Raise a Dinosaur is included with regular admission to the Museum of Ancient Life and is free for Thanksgiving Point Members. For more information, call 801-768-2300 or visit thanksgivingpoint.org.
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