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February 21, - March 6, 2015
Vol 15 No 04
Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, Cedar Fort, Lehi, American Fork, Highland, and Alpine Lehi Area Chambers Late Winter Pruning Awards Page 2 Do’s and Don’ts Page 5 Lone peak High School video Page 6
There’s a new “Hangout” in Town Page 7
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2015 Saratoga Springs Polar Plunge The 2015 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Utah was a huge success. Police Chief Burton from Saratoga, Lieutenant McDowell from Eagle Mountain, and Lehi Chief Paul took the plunge on February 7th. Sgt. Kerry Cole organized the event. Photo by Kirt Draney
Parker’s Drive In By Wendy Lojik
Owners Lillian Parker and her late husband, Lee, owned and operated Parker’s Drive Inn in American Fork for 58 years, however, in December of 2011 doors closed for the last time. Since then the building just sat on the corner, uninhabited, until a week ago when the building was finally taken down by demolition crews. Many residents reminisced on a Facebook page, remembering standing at the counter, having your order taken by a beautiful, local woman wearing a clean, crisp apron and writ-
ing your order down on her little white note pad for the delicious french fries, ice cream and of course, the burgers. Some could remember being able to purchase 5 burgers for a dollar. The secret of the hamburger and special fry sauce were an essential part of the unique taste experience of Parker’s Drive Inn. Many long time residents of Utah County will always remember the delicious tastes of food created in that small, unassuming building at the corner of State street and 500 South in American Fork. Lillian and Lee, you are missed!
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Utah Lake—Past and Future By Matthew Gary Milam
Is Common Core the Answer for Utah? By Michael D Young
All over the nation, educators and citizens have been debating the merits of the Common Core Standards. These are a set of educational standards, developed by teachers and other educational experts, that focus on two basic areas: Mathematics and English Language Arts. The standards are broken down by grade level and give teachers guidelines of what their students should be able to accomplish at each level. They are not, however, a curriculum that tells teachers specifically how and what to teach. These standards are administered at a federal level, so that all states that have adapted them will be on the same page educationally. They do not tell teachers specifically what to teach, but simply give guidelines about what benchmarks students should be accomplishing. The standards are meant to be rigorous, and prepare students for college and a career. Proponents of the standards say that it helps create more students who are ready for college
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and careers, and that they create helpful consistency between states so that students can move between states and not be too ahead or behind. Those who do not favor the standards, cite concerns over the increasing federal control over state education and issues with the specific content in the standards, which sometimes differs greatly from the previous standards. Utah has adopted the Common Core standards, but the jury is still out as to whether they will remain. The state government has tasked several exploratory committees to investigate Common Core, and they have found that the standards are more rigorous than previous standards if correctly implemented and that they are based on best practices and valid research. The committee also found that adopting Common Core did not give over control of Utah’s educational system to the federal government. Governor Herbert is encouraging legislators to figure out the question of Common Core for Utah “once and for all”.
There are neighborhoods in Saratoga Springs, all the way down south, that have, perhaps, the very best vistas of Utah Lake. If you are lucky enough to live there, you are daily enchanted by the fantastic panoramic views of this large, turquoise body of water-- seemingly floating in air-- surrounded by the majestic Wasatch ountain ranges of this part of Utah. Or if you live in Eagle Mountain, you are familiar with the experience of driving east on Pony Express Parkway and first encountering the sight of the northern end of Utah Lake, much like coming to the edge of California and seeing the ocean. Of course, whether or not your views of Utah Lake are as ideal as just described can all depend on the weather and the effect of the sunlight upon the lake and its mountainous surroundings. Utah Lake ranks third in size only behind Lake Tahoe in California and Flathead Lake in Montana for natural freshwater lakes in the Western U.S. It covers over one-fourth of the Utah Valley floor. Utah Lake is a remnant of prehistoric Lake Bonneville which occupied nearly one-half of today’s state of Utah. The earliest known inhabitants of the Utah Lake region roamed the valleys of the Great Basin from about 10,000 B.C. to A.D. 300-500. By 1800, Utah Lake was used by the Paiutes, the Utes, and the Shoshone. Fur trappers discovered the lake in the 1820s. One winter, in the mid 1800s, a fishing party of six men was sent to the lake by Brigham Young, and later that spring Provo (named for explorer, Provost) became the first permanent settlement along the lake’s shore. In the early 1900s, Utah Lake was dotted with leisure resorts, said to be “a jewel surrounded by mountains.” A giant toboggan slide, built in the 1920s, was one of many lakeside attractions at the Geneva Resort. A 90-foot “Sho-Boat” was built in 1932 by Hewitt Strong and Elmer Smith. For more than a decade the boat made
regularly scheduled weekend trips to Bird Island on Utah Lake. A ride on the Sho-Boat was considered a luxury cruise during the Great Depression. Utah Lake has been an important recreation resource, with the Utah Lake State Park at Provo, Saratoga resort near the inlet to the Jordan River, and several marinas providing access for boaters, fishermen, water skiers, ice skaters, and hunters. A variety of historically important sites are associated with the communities surrounding the lake, including the old Provo Stake Tabernacle, the Lehi Roller Mills, and other historical buildings. At some point, however, after the 1950s or thereabouts, Utah Lake started to be forgotten. Utah Valley residents began turning eastward toward the Wasatch mountains for attractive vistas and turned their backs on the lake. Reed Price, who grew up in Orem, and who now leads the Utah Lake Commission says, “There are people that have lived here for a long time that have forgotten (Utah Lake) is there, or never really knew (it was there). It’s like the lake, in plain sight, became invisible to a population teeming with water sports enthusiasts.” Residential development pressed toward the mountain benches, instead of the lakeside. But now the good news for Utah Lake is that after decades of being virtually forgotten, Utah Lake has been making a comeback. Geneva Steel Mill and its smokestacks by the lake are now a memory. With a community like Saratoga Springs for some time pushing for a lakefront lifestyle, it just may be that Utah Lake’s time has finally arrived. Work has been under way to rid the lake of 40 million pounds of carp, and unwanted plant life has been cleared away, making way for new shoreline access that can been seen all along the southern Redwood Road- accessed Saratoga Springs developments. continued on page A/5
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February 21, - March 6, 2015
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Lehi Area Chambers Awards
Business Person of the Year: Rosemarie Lee: Gold Toe
Business of the Year for 2014: Batteries + Bulbs
New Business of the year: Iasis Healthcare Master Marketing of the Year for 2014: Thanksgiving Point
January 2015 Business of the Month: The Outlets at Traverse Mountain
Lehi Area Chamber WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 2014 Mayor Awards Lehi City: Lehi Bakery
Mayor Awards Eagle Mountain: littledressupshop.com
Sound Protection LLC AAA ServiceMaster Restore by AAA American Family Insurance D636 Cafe Rio Mexican Grill Courtyard Marriott Lehi Central Utah Clinic Dry Creek Physical therapy & Wellness KPI Fire Me My Money and I, INC. Regus Valley Sales-Service WSRP Utah Valley Pediatrics Saratoga Springs
New Business of the Year for 2014: Home2 Suites in Lehi
Mayor Awards Saratoga Springs: Sean’s Smokehouse
Important Information Regarding Gas Bringing Magic to the Kingdom It’s a wonderful thing, to be planning a family is one of her favorite things. “What I like most vacation. If you ask your kids where they want is the families I meet. I feel honored that they and Electric Utilities Sale to go, more often than not, they will yell, “Take invite me to come on their Disneyland day By: Shambray Galamb
Eagle Mountain City is moving forward with plans to finalize the sale of our gas and electric utilities to Questar Gas and Rocky Mountain Power by the end of February 2015. Post Date: 02/09/2015 3:25 PM Eagle Mountain City is moving forward with plans to finalize the sale of our gas and electric utilities to Questar Gas and Rocky Mountain Power by the end of February 2015. If everything goes as planned, following is information we hope will be helpful to residents regarding the transition. Questar Gas and Rocky Mountain Power will also be mailing information, including payment options, programs and services, and contact information. Q: Will our account information be transferred to the new companies? A: Yes, all account information will be transferred to Questar Gas and Rocky Mountain Power. Q: Do I need to take action to start service with them? A: No, service will automatically begin after the specified transition date, at this time planned for the end of February. After service with Questar Gas and Rocky Mountain Power begins, customers may elect to sign up for paperless billing or optional payment options. Q: If I have been enrolled in the budget billing program with EMC, will my information be transferred to Questar Gas and Rocky Mountain Power? Do I need to take any action to enroll in their equal pay programs? A: 12 months of usage data from EMC’s budget billing customers will be provided to Questar Gas and Rocky Mountain Power, and those customers will automatically be set up in their equal pay programs. Program participants will have the choice to opt-out prior to their first billing or anytime afterward. Q: Will there be a drop box or in-person pay station available in Eagle Mountain? Are there additional fees for this convenience? A: Questar Gas and Rocky Mountain Power have agreements with Ridley’s Market for a pay station, located at the Ridley’s Market customer service counter. Pay station fees are $1.50 for Rocky Mountain Power and $1.00
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for Questar Gas. Payments made at this pay station will post quickly to customer accounts. Questar Gas and Rocky Mountain Power receive no portion of this fee. Drop boxes will not be available for Questar Gas and Rocky Mountain Power payments, and payments for these companies should not be dropped in the EMC utility payment drop boxes. A wide variety of other payment options are available with Questar Gas and Rocky Mountain Power. Q: When should I expect to receive my first bill from Questar Gas and Rocky Mountain Power? A: EMC customers should expect to see their first bills from Questar Gas and Rocky Mountain Power in late March 2015, with payment due by mid-April. The bill from EMC for the usage period of January 21 through the end of February (date of final sale) should be the last EMC bill to include gas and electric charges. Payment for the EMC bill will be due by March 31. Q: After the sale is finalized, will I still receive a bill from EMC? A: Yes, EMC customers will still receive a bill from the city for water, sewer, storm drain, and garbage services. The same payment options will be available. Q: When will I receive the gas and electric portion of my deposit back from EMC? A: Deposits are eligible to be credited to EMC customer utility accounts after 12 months of on-time payments. $80 of the $120 deposit is for gas and electric service. Our utility billing department will be applying the $80 credit to eligible accounts following the transition to the new companies. Please allow up to approximately April 30, 2015 for the credit to appear on your account. If for some reason the time frame for finalizing the sale is extended, we will provide an update. For more information about Questar Gas services, visit QuestarGas.com or call 800-3235517. For Rocky Mountain Power information please visit rockymountainpower.net or call anytime, toll free, at 1-888-221-7070.
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me to Disneyland.” But if you are anything like me, that sounds more like a work trip and not a relaxing break. Unless of course, you know The Nanny in the Kingdom. Have you met her? Because I have! She truly makes Disneyland a magical experience. Having been a Disneyland season passport holder for decades, she knows all the ins and outs of the park, including California Adventure right next door. I found her on Facebook after feeling overwhelmed with the idea of wandering around a giant theme park maze pushing a stroller with two tiny humans. “Where should we go first? What about bathrooms? The toddler is barely potty trained! What about special shows and character spotting? What if someone gets cranky?” I don’t want to spend a bunch of money for us to go and then not get the most out of it. Does this sound familiar? When I saw the The Nanny’s motto, “Creating practically perfect days at the happiest place on earth since 1984” I thought that sounded too good to be true. Debbie Bingham, The Nanny, is certified in respite care and CPR and is a proud Disneyland annual passholder. She has years of experience as a nanny, care provider and magic maker. She also loves to make people happy. Being The Nanny in the Kingdom
or days. The worst part is I get so attached to them that I forget they aren’t my own. I really want moms and dads to have the magical experience too. That means keeping kids happy and relieving some of the mundane tasks that are exhausting! I want Mom to see the sparkle in her son’s eyes when he meets Mickey Mouse or when her daughter hugs Cinderella. It can be a practically perfect day with a little help.” Some of the many things she does is collect Fast Passes for the most popular and busiest rides, save a front row seat for the parade, wait in line to meet your child’s favorite character, or bring toys, crafts, and games for entertaining and cheering up grumpy kids. The Nanny’s rates are: half day/6 hours - $100, whole day/10 hours - $150, and $20 an hour for every additional hour. The rates are the same whether you have 10 kids or 2, or if you go with a group of families. Sounds like this is worth the investment to have a little peace of mind for your Disneyland trip! You can easily find Debbie on Facebook or Instagram as, ‘The Nanny in the Kingdom,’ or her website at Nannyinthekingdom.com You may email any questions to Nannyinthekingdom@ gmail.com.
Alpine Vision Center Doctors Help Alaskan Communities By Michael D Young
The eye doctors at Alpine Vision Center believe in using their talents to help those in the greatest need. As it has been highlighted in the Crossroads Journal before, several of their eye doctors take part of the year to go serve rural Alaskan communities that do not have regular access to eye care. Recently, they have been able to put together another project benefiting children in Mexico. A local Eagle Mountain resident recently “adopted “an orphanage in, Mexico. She has been organizing financial and material support in any way she can for the orphanage. Though the orphanage does have a resident eye doctor,
Now offering announcement services .10 a word plus $10 per photo. Graduation,Wedding, Mission, Scouting, Anniversary, Obituaries. Prices for service directory: $40 a month for 3 months $120 $35 a month for 6 months $180 $30 a month for 12 months $360 Classifieds are only $12.00 for one month including online. call 8017879502 or email wendy@thecrossroadsjournal.com The entire content of this newspaper is Copyright * 2015 The Crossroads Journal LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
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they do not have nearly enough frames for the glasses that the children need. Alpine Vision Center allows people to donate their old eyeglasses and has given them out before to various groups such as Boy Scouts doing Eagle projects. In this case, however, they had collected quite a few pairs of children’s glasses. They boxed them up and send them to the person who had adopted the orphanage, who then relayed them down to Mexico. To their delight, the orphanage was able to supply all of its glasses needed as well as the needs of another local orphanage from these donations alone. To learn more about Alpine Vision, you can visit them on the web at http://www.alpinevisioncenter.com/
Pony Express 2015 Special Events Rodeo May 22, 23, 25, 2015 Demolition Derby June 6, 2015 Endurocross July 2015 Monster Truck Show September 2015
At the Eagle Mountain Rodeo Grounds www.ponyexressspecialevents.com
February 21, - March 6, 2015
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SS Police Blotter By Matt Schauerhamer
DUI Traffic Accident: Officers were dispatched to Little Caesars in Saratoga Springs for a traffic accident. A vehicle was involved in a traffic accident backing out of a parking stall. The driver, 70-year-old Ronald Worthen, had been drinking alcohol. Due to medical conditions, Ronald was not required to do divided attention tests requiring balancing. He instead was asked to recite the alphabet. He was unable to recite the alphabet after making the attempt three times. He stated it had been “a long time” since he had to say it and he had “forgotten it.” An Intoxilyzer test administered at the police department yielded a BAC of .184, more than two times the legal limit. Ronald was charged with DUI. Possession of Controlled Substances: A group of individuals was located having a campfire in Sunrise Circle. 21-yearold Austin Miller had parked his truck and camp trailer in the middle of the road and was going to sleep there. He was in possession of numerous pieces of drug paraphernalia and marijuana. He was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Another 21-year-old male, Brandon Dixon, hid in the sagebrush when officers responded to the scene. He said he ran when officers arrived because had recently been having legal trouble and was scared. He was in possession of drug paraphernalia. A handgun was also located in his vehicle. He was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction of justice. DUI on 400 South: A vehicle was pulled over on 400 South after leaving Inlet Park in Saratoga Springs. It was operated by 29-year-old, Jared Wendell Nielsen. Jared had a warrant and was placed under arrest. He had also been drinking. He performed field sobriety tests and due to his performance on the tests, was also charged with DUI. He refused to take a chemical breath test. A warrant was obtained for a blood sample from Jared. His blood was drawn by a forensic nurse and sent to the State Crime Lab for analysis. Jared’s blood returned a BAC of .130, more than one and a half times over the legal per se alcohol limit. Employee Theft at Maurices: Saratoga Springs Police Department was contacted by Maurices’ loss prevention department. They suspected 30-year-old Galena Kocinski, a store employee, of pur0 chasing clothing at sale pricing and then later returning the items at full value. The incident was investigated. It was discovered that Galena p often wore the clothing for extended periods of time before ultimately returning them for r full value. It was also discovered that Galena removed theft prevention devices from clothing for her friends and allowed two of them to shoplift merchandise from the store. Galena was issued a citation for retail theft and theft by deception. Felony Theft and Attempt to Flee at Walmart: Saratoga Springs Police Department responded to a report of a shoplifter at
Walmart. The reporting person pointed out a fleeing suspect in the Walmart parking lot to a responding officer. The officer made contact with the 39-year-old suspect Leo Greene at a getaway vehicle. The driver had the doors locked, however, and Leo was unable to enter the car. He was ordered to the ground and taken into custody. Leo Green was a suspect in at least seven other thefts at various Walmart locations. He had a history of multiple theft convictions, enhancing his retail theft charge at Walmart to a 3rd degree felony. He was booked into Utah County Jail for retail theft and criminal trespassing. DUI, Possession of Methamphetamine, Heroin, etc.: A Saratoga Springs police officer located two people in a vehicle at the end of Shorewood Drive at nearly 3:00 AM. The male passenger, 23-year-old Wesley Sayer, was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He said it had been used for smoking “Spice.” He was cited and released. The 23-year-old driver of the vehicle, Breeanna Harrison, was found in possession of drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine and heroin. Breeanna was also charged with DUI. She refused chemical testing. A warrant was obtained for her blood. She tested positive for methamphetamine and THC, the metabolite of marijuana. When Breeanna was handcuffed behind her back and secured to a wall at the police department she also removed one of her shoes. With her toes she extracted a syringe, a pipe, and a baggy from what appeared to be a hollowed out portion of her shoe. She concealed the contraband in the holding room with her foot. The incident was captured on video in the holding area. She was booked in Utah County Jail for felony and misdemeanor drug-related charges, DUI, and a protective order violation. Possession of Methamphetamine and Child Endangerment: The Saratoga Springs SWAT team served a no-knock search warrant on the basement apartment of a residence in Bluffdale. The search warrant was served by the SWAT team because the 38-year-old male suspect, Matthew Powell, reportedly had access to numerous firearms and previously made threats to kill his wife. The SWAT team was able to make entry into the home, undetected, while Matthew was still sleeping. He was discovered in bed with his wife, 35-year-old Chandy Powell, and an 18-month-old child. Located in the same room was a significant amount of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Numerous handguns and rifles were also located during the search. Matthew was booked in Salt Lake County Jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, reckless endangerment of a child, and possession of firearms by a restricted person. Chandy Powell was booked in Salt Lake County Jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, reckless endangerment of a child, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
City of American Fork News and Events FREE Landlord Basics Class offered by American Fork Police Department
This free class is a 2-part class. Landlord Basics I will be held on March 12, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Landlord Basics II wil be held on March 19, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. You are encouraged to attend both classes. Click the link below for the official flyer as well as information about registering for the classes. Space is limited so don’t delay. www. http://afcity.org
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Does Your Income Pass Through Multiple States? Often, taxpayers have more than one state tax return to file along with their federal tax return. This is very common with out-of-state college students that have summer jobs at home, and a school-time job in the state they are attending school. Professional athletes have income in each state they play their sport. Having an out-of-state rental generates income that needs to be reported in the state the property is in. One of my clients, a stuntman who worked in several film locations, received a W-2 form with his income from the multiple states split out. State tax law requires the income in each state to be taxed by the state in which it was earned. Likewise, the state in which you claim residency will tax income regardless of where it is earned. President Nixon ran into this problem when he returned to California after his presidency. California argued that he was a resident of California, but temporarily away while president. All of his income during his term was subject to California income tax – penalty
and interest… In most cases, states have reciprocal agreements allowing a credit for taxes paid to another state on the same income. If your rental home in Idaho generates gross rents above the Idaho requirement to file, an Idaho tax return is required to claim the rental expenses and depreciation, and if there remains taxable income in Idaho, Utah will allow a credit/partial credit on the income paid to Idaho. Businesses must also file multi-state returns if they do business in other states. Having employees, certain types of sub-contractors or in some cases property in another state will trigger a tax return in that state. It would be a good idea to consult with an experienced tax professional when business crosses state borders.
Kory Farrer, EA – Owner of Farrer and Associates, LLC Saratoga Springs, UT. www.farrerandassociates.com
Redwood Rd and Bangerter Detours Date: 02/17/2015 12:28 PM changing traffic patterns and reduced speed Detours Coming to Redwood Road at Bangerter Highway for Bridge Construction As early as Thursday, Feb. 19, crews will perform bridge construction activities that will require lane restrictions and detours at Bangerter Highway and Redwood Road. This work will be conducted during nighttime hours only between 10 p.m. – 7 a.m., through late March. Motorists are strongly advised to watch for
limits in the area. These detours will keep traffic moving smoothly and safely while crews are at work. For more information, visit the project website atwww.udot.utah.gov/go/bangerterredwood or call the project hotline at (385) 215-9883. Date subject to change due to weather or other construction activities.
How to Save Money Without Really Trying behind old ones), and dedicating a shelf to By Jacinda Montano
Some of us don’t reach our savings goals because the measures we have to take are too drastic. But there are reasonable ways to tuck away a little cash. Whether it’s for that summer trip or next year’s holiday shopping, here are four simple ways to save up. The best part? They don’t require major effort - just a tweak in your daily routine. Pay with cash. Saving big may be as simple as using “real” money. Research says you focus on cost when you pay with cash, but on benefits when you use credit; you’re not only spending more with a card, but spending on “fun” stuff you don’t need. Another bonus of cash? You minimize the risk of a credit card breach. Curb food waste. Wasted food wastes money. Try building grocery lists around perishables currently in your fridge, rotating purchases to keep older items visible (putting new groceries
food that needs to be eaten before it spoils. Cut gas costs. We’re seeing some of the lowest gas prices in years, but they won’t last forever. Sites like Gasbuddy help you find the lowest gas prices. And you also can save on gas you’ve already paid for. Start with smoother driving. Sudden starts and stops reduce mileage up to 33 percent, says the EPA. Other tips: Keep tires properly inflated, avoid excessive idling and don’t use those cozy seat warmers more than necessary. Go easy on clothes. The way you care for clothes can prolong their life (and the need to refresh your wardrobe). Turn clothes inside out when laundering to prevent fading, toss delicates in a mesh bag to prevent damage, and use the lowest dryer heat when possible. Jacinda Montano Residential Loans jacindam@gmail.com
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February 21, - March 6, 2015
SS City Council Notes February 3, 2015 By Jennifer Klingonsmith
The City Council policy session began at 7 pm. Those present included Mayor Jim Miller, Bud Poduska, Michael McOmber, Rebecca Call, Shellie Baertsch, and city staff. Councilman Stephen Wilden was absent. Public Comment A resident living in The Benches neighborhood asked that the city scrap plans to include a little league baseball field in a soon-to-be constructed park. He had gathered the opinions of multiple nearby residents and they, too, did not want a baseball field. Neighbors instead requested a pavilion, basketball court and playground. Councilwoman Shellie Baertsch explained that the number one park amenity requested by residents was baseball fields. She clarified that the baseball field would be small, and it would not be lit. She went on to say that the park plans also included a pavilion and playground area. Policy Session Consent Calendar. The consent calendar was unanimously approved. Public Hearing: Consideration and possible approval to amend the City of Saratoga Springs City Code, Section 19.09.11 (Required Parking), Charlie Hammond, applicant. City staff reported that VASA Fitness would like to provide five parking stalls per 1,000 square feet of retail versus the six stalls currently required by city code. The applicant had submitted requirements from surrounding cities, indicating that some only required three parking stalls/1,000 square feet. The applicant also noted that VASA’s peak customer times were at 5 am and 5 pm. Councilman Michael McOmber stated that he didn’t think the location selected by the applicant was a good fit but indicated that the applicant ran a successful business and knows what he’s doing. When addressing the parking reduction request, McOmber stated that people who exercise would probably not mind if they had to walk occasionally from more distant parking areas during peak times. Councilwoman Baertsch disagreed, telling the applicant that his patrons should only park in VASA’s parking areas, particularly when parking problems already exist in the area (VASA Fitness would be located across from Café Rio). Councilwoman Rebecca Call stated that she would like to keep the city’s parking requirements in place, also noting the applicant’s location near Café Rio. However, she said that the applicant should not be punished for existing parking problems. She was okay with reducing
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McOmber agreed with Call and said that the applicant was easy to work with. McOmber added that sometimes developers would say that the City Council was difficult. He argued that council members are just being fair—fair the parking requirement but suggested the city to developers and fair to residents. monitor the area for future development. The applicant noted that he had donated a The city code amendment was approved 3-1, condemned house on the property to have a with Baertsch voting against the change. practice burn by local fire departments. The Public Hearing: Consideration and Possible city council appreciated the donation. Adoption of the City of Saratoga Springs WaContinued discussion of the rezone, general ter Conservation Plan. plan amendment and community plan for the City staff reported that Utah requires munic- Wildflower development located one mile west ipalities to submit water conservation plans of Redwood Road, west of Harvest Hills, DAI/ every five years. The goals included in the 2015 Nathan Shipp, applicant. plan included finishing the secondary water Call thanked the applicant for the updatsystem and installing secondary water meters ed maps. She said the new densities looked throughout the city. great—with third-acre lots near Harvest Hills Staff stated that culinary water usage levels are and no lots smaller than .21 acres. acceptable because Saratoga Springs is a young city with more modern, water-conserving fixtures. However, secondary water usage remains high--at four acre-feet. The city’s usage goal is three acre-feet. The meeting then opened for public comment. By Matthew Gary Milam A Harvest Hills resident stood and asked the On January 27 of this year, the Eagle Mouncity to make an effort to inform residents tain City Council met during a special meeting about the salty secondary water. She went on to discuss specific budget needs for the fiscal to say that many symptoms of salt toxicity in year 2015-2016. Between Mayor Pengra, the plants mimic that of drought, causing many City Council, and individual department heads people to overwater in hopes of correcting and personnel, around 100 or so items for the the problems of burned leaf margins, stunted budget were discussed at the meeting. growth and slow demise. She suggested the With regard to the Council’s economic plans, city inform residents about proper watering Council Member Westmoreland stated his techniques when dealing with salty secondary desire to educate residents on the economic water. development process, either through the city McOmber agreed that education could help in library or the Economic Development Board. encouraging residents to conserve. He noted Additionally, Westmoreland said that he would that some residents have their sprinkler syslike to improve the public’s accessibility to the tems set up by landscapers when sod is newly City Council. Also related to public accessibilinstalled. Then, they leave that watering schedule in place, neglecting to change settings once ity, three council members, Donna Burnham, Ryan Ireland, and Adam Bradley, suggested the landscaping is established and when seasons idea of holding quarterly Town Hall meetings. change. The budget requests made by the Public Staff reported that Zions Bank would soon be Works department, headed by David Norman, making a presentation to discuss a secondary were among the more costly suggestions for the water rate structure based on usage data gathcurrent budget. These included additional lines ered last fall. to the storage reservoir, improvements and Baertsch encouraged city staff to look into the upgrades for utility facilities and equipment, possibility of reclaiming grey water to irrigate and specific equipment and needs in order to parks. complete road upgrades and repairs. The water conservation plan passed unaniA great deal of interest was expressed by mously. many, including Mayor Pengra, for the comConsideration of the site plan and conditional pletion and ultimate development of Wride use of Riverbend Medical located at 41 East Park. Interest was also expressed for increasing 1140 North, Blaine Hales, applicant. the number of trees in all city parks. Fencing City staff reported that the land was being improvements were proposed for the city cemrezoned from mixed use to neighborhood etery. Requests were made regarding drainage commercial. for Hidden Canyon Park, the replacement and Call stated that she appreciated the applicant’s resurfacing of wood paneling at the skate park, willingness to comply with code requirements and landscaping for the bike park. and for the improvements in exterior architecA large amount of budget requests were tural details. made for road and road safety improvements. Related to road improvements, Jason Lovell of
City Manager Mark Christensen asked the applicant to consider incorporating a billboard ban in his agreement with UDOT for the Mountain View Corridor. Currently, billboards are not allowed within city limits. McOmber encouraged the applicant to offer a variety of housing styles throughout the Wildflower project. He stated that when a builder only uses a single style of exterior, that it can really date a neighborhood. Applicant Nathan Shipp said that his open space improvements were going to be amazing, not standard amenities. Because of added cost, he asked if the city would be interested in creating a co-op agreement to share the cost of some of those open space improvements. He reported that he had done this with other cities and had good outcomes. Continued on page 9
Eagle Mountain City--Special Budget Meeting
Fleet and Facilities Management, mentioned that more road maintenance means more fleet costs, and that the goal is to replace 20% of the fleet per year. Mayor Pengra also expressed interest in improving roadways, especially for the completion of Pony Express Parkway. Concern was also expressed for budget allotment for increased security of wells and other city property. Other budget request items by specific department personnel included: Finnuala Kofoed, Recorder’s Office-- repair of the City Hall audio system and request for a contract with Utah County for election management; Linda Peterson, Public Information-- help with increased responsibilities, possibly an intern; Angela Valenzuela, Administration—replacement of all school crossing signs with solar lighted, internet programmable signs and software for a mass notification system including texts tied into Utah County Dispatch; Steve Mumford, Planning—request for general plan rewrite and update and illustrated Master Plan, and planning software, funding for unanticipated items due to the move to the Energy Building; Kent Partridge, Building Department-- additional office staff hours to help with workload and cover front desk; Michele Graves, Library-- upgrade or replace 5 staff computers and schedule 12 patron computers to be replaced (over 5 years old); and Ifo Pili, Administration—request for airport redevelopment. Also, Ikani Taumoepeau, Administration, mentioned that the private recreation center has a developer match. Rounding out the meeting, council member Steinkopf, among other things, suggested Eagle Mountain hold a citywide yard sale to be sponsored by the Events department.
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Mailing Packages From EM Just Became Easier
Utah Lake—Past andhuesFuture continued from page 1. of Utah Lake. It’s definitely worth the Efforts that have been under way to turn the lake from its murky brown water to blue again (a necessity to overcome the lake’s negative reputation) are perhaps evidenced by the previously-mentioned sometimes tortoise-like
By Michael D Young
Residents of Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain will no longer have to drive far to meet their postal needs. The Ridley’s on Pony Express Parkway recently held a grand opening of their new full-service post office located inside the store next to the pharmacy. The post office sent out fliers to many local residents to let them know about the new option they have in sending packages and buying postal materials. The post office is a full-service post office like any other branch, except that it does not yet have the capacity to ship internationally. For all other needs, however, it can be used like any other US post office. One distinct advantage of this new post office is that it can accept packages seven days a week whenever the store is open. Ridley’s is typically open until 11 PM and so this provides a much later time than other local post offices. Pickups happen Monday through
Many items were discussed in depth at February’s Eagle Mountain City Council meeting. To begin, Chris Trusty, City Engineer, stated that the Utah County Health Department was concerned about septic systems in Utah County. He reported that any subdivision that will be on septic systems must pass Health Department percolation tests. The department requires that a lot have enough yard space to build two septic systems, to provide redundancy in case the primary system fails. The Health Department is concerned about too many septic systems being located in one area. e Too many could potentially contaminate the groundwater. Mr. Trusty requested direction from the Council as to whether the city should limit or prohibit additional septic systems. Scott Kirkland and Bill Turnbull of Sage Communities, developers of the Gateway subdivision, distributed a packet of information to the Council. Ifo Pili, City Administrator, stated that Mr. Kirkland and Turnbull are proposing an assessment area to finance a loop road through a proposed subdivision near Hidden Hollow Elementary School. The road is necessary before the subdivision can be built. Mayor Pengra felt that, with the inventory of housing in the city right now, it wouldn’t be advantageous to the city to create an assessment area for this project. Negotiations have been ongoing with Rocky Mountain Power and Lower Valley Energy about the Horse Butte agreement. The Direct Communications power meter boot agreement needs to be terminated, as well. The city needs to make repairs on some of the assets before they’re transferred. The offer to Lower Valley Energy is $4,160,000, of which Eagle Mountain will pay $2,580,000, which will come out of the proceeds of the sale. RMP will assume the full megawatts after the city buys down the partial megawatts. This will cost the city around $155,000. RMP will pay the entire cost of terminating the city’s agreement with UMPA and will pay $500,000 for the Public Works Building. Jeff Richards, Vice President/ General Counsel for RMP, was in attendance and said the reason RMP representatives attended the meeting was to let the Council know that they fully supported the transaction and were committed to providing reliable power to the residents at a reasonable price. Councilmember Ireland asked what RMP needs to do to complete the agreement after the Council approves it. Mr. Richards said that the regulatory requirements have been met, so all that’s required is for RMP to sign the agreement. Mayor Pengra said that energy markets are fickle, and their volatility has had
By Jennifer Klingonsmith
Welcome to another season of The Green Thumb. Please feel free to email questions you would like answered in this column to saratogablooms@gmail.com. Because of our warmer-than-normal winter, many plants are beginning to or have already broken dormancy. So now is the time to get outside and begin spring clean-up. Besides cleaning up perennials and weeding, one chore Friday at 2 PM and on Saturdays at 12 PM. that seems somewhat more daunting is prunNext time you want to mail a package, instead ing. What do I prune? Why do I prune? How of driving to Lehi or American Fork, simply much plant material do I remove? stop by the local Ridley’s. We will cover the basics, but if you need additional information, consider consulting university extension service or botanical garden websites. General Pruning Guidelines. When you think a tree or shrub needs pruning or thinning, keep a few things in mind. Your first goal should be to remove dead or diseased branches. If you are unsure of these conditions, wait a financial effect on the negotiations. a little while, they can always be removed later Consideration of an ordinance of Eagle on. Mountain City amending the Spring Run MasYour second goal should be to remove any ter Development Plan: This item was presentcrossing or rubbing branches. Consider ed by Steve Mumford, Planning Director. Mr. cutting out the smaller of the two as a conserMumford explained Alpine School District vative measure. Your third goal should be to will not be building a school in the subdiviremove any branches that grow inward, toward sion, so the developers propose rezoning the the center of the shrub or tree. Open centers school parcel. They will add about five acres allow more air to flow within the foliage and to the residential area, create a church lot and decrease the chance of disease. move the park site to the east. The proposed Roses. There are many different types of rose church lot is located between the residential bushes, I will only cover the most basic prunand park areas. Councilmember Ireland was ing advice here. If your rose bush produces concerned that locating the park away from large, showy blooms only once or twice a year, the residential area and next to the road will they are most likely hybrid teas or grandiflora make it less convenient for the residents. It roses. For bigger blooms, cut the bushes down might also cause safety issues for children to the strongest three or four canes (to within playing in the park. He would prefer moving about 18 inches from the ground). Make your the park west to the edge of the residential area cuts at 45-degree angles and find an outward and moving the church site to the area next to facing bud. Make the cut about one-quarter the road. inch above that bud. This will help maintain an Consideration of a Resolution of Eagle open, vase-like shape. Mountain City, Utah, Encouraging the State of More bushy types (i.e., floribundas and general Utah to Address Comprehensive Transportashrub roses) produce an abundance of smaller tion Funding: The League of Cities and Towns blooms over a longer period of time. These has requested member cities and towns adopt require less pruning--only to control size and a resolution that encourages the State of Utah to address comprehensive transportation funding. Utah’s population is expected to grow by 1 million residents by 2040 and there is a need to develop transportation options to include bike lanes, multi-use paths, offroad trails and transit in addition to roads. A transportation funding option would allow for statewide implementation of a quarter cent ($0.0025) local options sales tax to be used for transportation to satisfy current and future transportation needs. Council Member Bradley said he would never support a fee because he saw it as a tax without truth in taxation. ULCT is only one of many voices trying to affect the outcome. The resolution failed for lack of a motion. Mayor Pengra thanked the staff who put in a lot of work on the prison relocation report. (There are links to it on his blog and on the city website.) It has been distributed to the members of the Prison Relocation Committee.
Discount Budgeting Tips By Danielle’ Dimond
It’s true that early birds get the worm; but this forward thinking bird also got a better price on that worm than his procrastinating compadre. However for the worm, it would certainly have served his budgeting (and life) purposes to wait before surfacing. The fact is, that for birds and saving money, timing is everything. As a conscientious spender of the green stuff you need to educate yourself on when it’s best to plan ahead and buy early and when it serves to procrastinate and spend at the last minute. For instance; airline tickets are cheaper the farther in advance you purchase them, but the
time to take a drive along the western shores of Utah Lake to catch that perfect view of this enigmatic body of water. You might just become a fan, if you hadn’t been already.
The Green Thumb Late Winter Pruning Do’s and Don’ts
February 3, 2015 - Eagle Mountain City Council Meeting By Matthew Gary Milam
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same cannot be said for hotel prices or concert tickets as it’s often cheaper to buy last minute. Spendy purchases require timing, and when timing is everything saving money is worth the forethought and not just for the birds.
shape. Follow the general pruning guidelines discussed above and then remove no more than a third of last season’s growth. If you mounded mulch around the base of your rose bushes for winter protection, pull it away now. Also, when rose bushes begin to leaf out, consider fertilizing with a balanced fertilizer/systemic insecticide. These products (found at big box stores) are wonderful at controlling aphids, which eat newly emerging rose buds. Pruning Don’ts. Don’t prune spring-flowering shrubs in late winter. This includes lilacs and forsythia. Spring-flowering shrubs should be pruned after flowering. Don’t prune just for pruning’s sake. You should have a specific goal in mind or a problem that needs to be addressed (i.e., removing lower limbs from a tree so that people don’t walk into them). There are many trees and shrubs that maintain a naturally attractive shape and should not be pruned with the exception of meeting the pruning guidelines above. Once a tree’s form is destroyed, it can take years to recover. Do not “top” a tree, akin to giving it a crew cut. This will cause rank growth and make the problem worse, as well as ruin the form of the tree. If you have a large tree that needs pruning, consider calling a certified arborist for further advice. Fruit tree pruning can also be done at this time and will be addressed in the next edition. Jennifer Klingonsmith is a landscape designer and coach in the Saratoga Springs/Eagle Mountain area. She specializes in landscape plans and teaching gardening success. Find more information on her blog: saratogablooms.blogspot.com.
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American Fork High School students need your help this positively impacted the environment our school. This is an all day event from . We are in need of parent volunteers for our at8:00am-2:15pm each day. Please let us know
“Be the Change Day” on March 5 and 6. “Be the Change” is a powerful, high-energy program in which youth and adult participants are guided through a series of experiential learning processes. The overall goals of the program are to increase personal power and self-esteem, to shift dangerous peer pressure to positive peer support, and to eliminate the acceptability of teasing and other forms of inappropriate and damaging communication. Many student and adult participants say that this day changed forever the way they view themselves and other people. We have also found that
We See You Lone peak High School presented a video
titled, “We See You” at an assembly last week. The message included some very real and personal stories of their own staff and administration. The students were encouraged to keep striving for things that they want to accomplish and to not let the comments or actions of others hold them back. The message had a very powerful effect as students returned home and related to parents about event.
if you would be available on either day. Lunch is provided. Parent volunteers experience the day alongside students and help to facilitate a supportive environment. If you would like your student to attend, please have them pick up an application at the counseling office and return it by March 2. Students will be excused from school for the entire day and lunch is provided. Please contact Kelly Lay Smith on Facebook or kellylaysmith@gmail. com.
Teacher Kyle Nelson and Jake Rees put the project together with the help of student Ethan Harris. Some of the messages included “High school was never supposed to be the end.” and “It is OK to not have a direct path in life, to not be perfect. Some people go off to college, some don’t. There isn’t a pre-made perfect plan. Everyone finds their way. We understand.” The Video can be viewed at: https://vimeo. com/119027940
Organizing Made Easy By Wendy Lojik
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Little Miss Lehi 2015 Myka with Rama Jean Christensen
It’s hard not to be motivated to get things in order when speaking with Brandi McMillen. She loves to organize...anything and EVERYTHING! She will tell you that her mom definitely taught her how to clean and keep things tidy, but her love for organization is just natural. With that being said, Brandi declares, “Organization can definitely be taught and that is what I love doing.” She shares that the most common area is definitely a kitchen pantry, which is awesome because it is her favorite thing to organize. Brandi loves walking into a pantry or opening up a pantry door and seeing that everything has a place. It doesn’t matter if your pantry is big or small, she has many wonderful ideas to keep your pantry looking fabulous all year long. The next most common areas are kids rooms, which she organizes because kids create such memories in their rooms. Imaginative play, creative works of art, story time...all are part of their everyday life and Brandi promises that kids will want to do all of these things in their rooms more often when the room is functional and easy for them to keep clean! Kitchen cupboards are a big request too...there are so many people who just don’t know where to put things in their kitchen to make it the most efficient and Brandi loves coming in and helping people to love their kitchen again! After all, we spend so much time in our kitchens! Everyone is different and their needs in their home are as well. A system she creates for one person may not work for another. Brandi loves getting to know clients and coming up with ideas that work for them personally. She says, “I am a realist too...I know that I can go into a home and make it look perfect, but how long will it stay that way? I pride myself in creating the perfect system for each client individually that is very easily maintainable for them and their families.” According to Brandi, the hardest place to organize is the master bedroom. She states, “Not because it can’t be done, but because I’m not able to dejunk the way I would like to. People love to hold onto clothes...my general rule is, ‘if you haven’t used it in a year...get rid of it!’ I have so many wonderful, fresh ideas for master bedrooms though...ESPECIALLY MASTER CLOSETS!” Brandi hasn’t spoken to any organizations yet, but she’s had a few people ask if she would ever
consider hosting a class. Hopefully, that will be underway soon. Besides de-cluttering/ organizing services, Brandi also decorates! She loves to see a space come together with the little touches. Her favorite thing to do is create gallery walls. She says, “I am drawn to clean, fresh, tidy spaces with a splash of color!” Advertising through Facebook and word of mouth, Brandi has many wonderful clients who have used and loved her services...and they tell their family/friends! She can also help create an organizational system in your garage for sure. Brandi will provide links on suggested items to purchase, etc. She states, “I love to give insight on new construction as well...for built-ins and such. And as for other guy spaces...offices, sports room, hunting room, etc. Absolutely. I can easily create functional spaces for men, that feel like their own spaces. I love talking with clients and getting a feel for what they want, all while explaining to them what I think they need.” Brandi McMillen can be found on Facebook or Phone (208) 280-1447 or email mcmillenbrandi@gmail.com if you are interested in her services.
Do You Have a Child that Struggles With Reading? On February 25th at Rockwell Charter High School, the Eagle Mountain Library will sponsor RISE Institute for Literacy (http:// riseinstituteforliteracy.org/), a non-profit organization that focuses on encouraging and fostering literacy in Utah County. RISE has graciously offered to give a free presentation on how parents can help their struggling readers. They will talk about the causes of reading difficulties and give some tips on how parents can help. This seminar will: * Instill a sense of hope and confidence in supporting the literacy development of children
* Provide access to training in specific skills that can be applied immediately to help struggling readers * Provide access to ongoing tools and support to sustain progress Every attendee will receive one year of free access to an online training course to learn strategies for teaching their children how to read. This event is FREE. For more information, contact Michele Graves, librarian at the Eagle Mountain Library, at mgraves@emcity.org or (801) 7896623
February 21, - March 6, 2015
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Miss Saratoga Springs Scholarship Pageant The City of Saratoga Springs will host the 2015 Miss Saratoga Springs Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Vista Heights Middle School. The pageant begins at 7:00pm. The theme this year is “All That Jazz.” There are 8 wonderful young women who will be vying for the title. The emcee’s for the evening will be Saratoga Springs City Councilman, Michael McComber and the reigning Miss Saratoga Springs Tanicca Taylor. It will be a night of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Tickets are $5.00 and are available online at the city website www.
There’s a new “Hangout” in Town By Wendy Lojik
saratogaspringscity.com, from the contestants or at the door. All attendees age 3 and older will require a ticket.
Westlake Thunder Run to Honor Band Director’s Son By Charlotte Ducos
On March 28, 2015, the Westlake Band Boosters will hold an event that promises to be fun for the whole family! In conjunction with the Saratoga Springs Easter Egg Hunt, the Thunder band will host the Westlake Thunder Run, a 5K and 1K Kids Fun Run and Breakfast at Neptune Park in Saratoga Springs. The fun begins with the 5K, starting at 7:30 am. The Kids Fun Run kicks off at 8:30 am, and the Saratoga Springs Easter Egg Hunt takes place at 9 am. Breakfast will be served throughout the event from 8-10 am. Runners receive their breakfast for 1/2 price when they show their bib #. The Westlake Thunder Run is also a memorial race, held in memory of Garrett Mangelson, the late son of Brek and Brooke Mangelson. Brek Mangelson is the Director of Bands at Westlake High School. All proceeds benefit the Westlake Band program, with the current goal of raising funds to purchase new uniforms and a semi-trailer to transport band equipment to and from competitions and performances. The Westlake Thunder Run is currently seeking sponsors and prize donations, with advertising options available. For more information, contact Angela Goodrich or Charlotte Ducos at cdducos@gmail.com. For more information, please see the Westlake Thunder Run flier, check out www.thunderband.com, or for race registration, point your
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browser to https://www.raceentry.com/races/ westlake-thunder-run/2015/register. Mark your calendar, grab your friends and family, get registered, and we’ll see you there!
It seems the positive effect of communication and information on Facebook is yet another inspiration for the newly organized youth group, “The Hangout.” After the food drive and Sub for Santa collection and distribution in Eagle Mountain, area residents Matt Visser and Leah Stitch, who met and communicated through Facebook, decided to divide and conquer more needs in the area. Leah continued on with the efforts to feed those in need helping the group Jesus Feeds, while Visser found more individuals to help him take on the needs of organizing and coordinating events for teens in the area. When asked about the effort he said, “Why a teen group? Simple, everytime someone would complain about what young people were doing, there were so many comments of ‘there’s nothing for them to do, what do you expect?’ I got tired of that answer, and decided I could make a difference.” That is how “The Hangout” was born. Learning to adapt to the kids’ wants and still keep things safe and youth-minded can be a challenge. Some ideas are hits, and others are flops. The rewards are seeing a group of teens come together and have good, clean, supervised fun! We need more input from the teens. What ideas do they have? Without their input, we risk failing activities. We also need parent involvement without it being too overbearing. We understand they want to help, but we want the kids to be able to speak their minds and not feel overwhelmed, too. Right now, it’s a fine balance between making parents feel safe and giving the teens space to be themselves. Lastly, we need more support from local businesses and the city. Without this, we will thrive in the summer, but fail next winter (not having the locations to host activities). We need more people willing to supervise, and promote the group and the events. We could also use places to meet during cold weather (parks will be excellent in the warmer months), and donated prizes. Keep in mind, this is a grassroots community organization, so donations will not be tax deductible. We will advertise any businesses willing to donate time and prizes! We presented to the EM Youth Council and
Westlake Thunder Run Saturday March 28, 2015 5K Run, 7:30 am 1k Kids Fun Run, 8:30 am
Saratoga Springs Easter Egg Hunt 9 am Pancake Breakfast 8-10 am Save the date and join us for this fun Family Event! To register, scan the QR code below, or direct your browser to: https://www.raceentry.com/races/westlake-thunder-run/2015/register
Registration is $20 for the 5K, $5 for the Kids Fun Run. T-shirts are available for purchase at $5 each for runners, $10 for nonrunners. Adult and children’s sizes are available. Runners also receive one ½ price breakfast plate (show bib # for discount.) Breakfast prices: Adults $5, Children under 12 $2, Under 2 free. All proceeds benefit the Westlake Thunder Band.
they are now helping. The second event will be at the library, but we haven’t had an official response from the city.The kids had a great time at our first activity..we were the 1st people to visit Six Sisters restaurant and the food and staff are amazing. We are excited for the future events. Parents can get involved by joining Community Helping Community on Facebook. They can also help locate businesses and buildings willing to host the group as well as helping to find silly prizes. Last month, our winner got a bowling pin. We like to keep it fun and inexpensive, but something random is always memorable. The goal is to have the kids running this group (with supervision). It’s their group, really, so we will start looking for more and more input over time. Ultimately, if they want to keep it going, they will help out more and more. Our community is always saying we need more things for teens to do. That’s what we want: safe, fun activities that help them make new friends and have a sense of community for themselves. Our next event is Friday February 20th from 7:02pm to 9:07pm at the EM Library. We will be playing the group game “Mafia”. Teens, please make sure to RSVP for the events in the Facebook group, “The Hangout”. We need to know how many to plan for, so that we don’t go over capacity. Please join us for safe, fun-filled evenings and bring your ideas!
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How hard is it really to build a new home? Building a new, custom home can often seem quite daunting. I’ve had clients express that they think it is more expensive, takes a long time, and is far more complicated than buying an existing home. This is for good reason when you find out that you may need to get two loans- a short-term construction loan and a then, possibly long-term loan to pay off that construction loan. Construction loans can also have higher interest rates and require large down payments. Additionally, building a custom home can take quite a while, even as long as 6-8 months. The entire process can seem complicated and overwhelming. Building a custom home can be simple, easy, and affordable if you know the right people. What if you could design and build a fully custom home with the assistance of a professional architect and highly experienced builders? I am not talking tweaking an existing plan by adding simple upgrades, but a true, custom design of your choosing.
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Lamb of God is a sacred musical retelling the life of Jesus Christ and the resurrection set to beautiful and inspiring music, accompanied by a 100-voice choir, soloists, narration and full symphonic orchestra to be performed at Easter. Performances are free to the public and only Friday evening requires reserved seating to ensure accommodation. Performances are: Thur, Apr 2, 2015- 7:00 pm - Open Full Concert Rehearsal, Westlake Auditorium, 99 N. Thunder Blvd (200 W.) Saratoga Springs. Free admission, no tickets required. Public invited, ideal for young families. Friday, April 3rd - 6:00 pm & 8:00pm - Formal Performances, Westlake High Auditorium, 99 N. Thunder Blvd (200 W) Saratoga
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Springs. Free reserved seating required for both performances on this night only. Reserve at Lamb-of-God.org. Standby seating will begin 15 minutes before the production starts. Easter Sunday, April 5th - 7:00 pm - Saratoga Springs Crossroads Stake Center, 368 W Aspen Hills Blvd. Free admission, no tickets required. Sunday April 19th - 7:00pm - Saratoga Springs Stake Center, 587 S. Saratoga Rd. Free admission, no tickets required. Lamb of God will be performed each year as a gift to our community and bring to life the Easter message. Make this a new Easter holiday tradition. For updated concert information or to experience the music of Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God, visit Lamb-of-God. org.
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SS City Council Notes February 3, 2015 Continued from page A/4 Call stated that the city might have an interest in some kind of arrangement, but that he would first be expected to meet the standard level of improving open space. Then he could reach out to the city for those improvements that go above and beyond the standard. Shipp stated that the amenities would be regional facilities that everyone could use. McOmber encouraged city staff to set up a meeting with Bluffdale (a city with whom Shipp had an open-space improvement agreement) to discuss the idea. The meeting then entered into closed session.
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