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February 7 - February 20 , 2015
Vol 15 No 03
Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, Cedar Fort, Lehi, American Fork, Highland, and Alpine
Central Utah Clinic Opening New location in Eagle Mountain page 3
Lone Peak Police Blotter page 4 Remembering Coach Mower of American Fork High page 7
A HERO’S MEMORIAL By Matt Schauerhammer
“A blur as much as this year was a tragedy” was the sentiment expressed by Cory Wride’s father, Blake, at a memorial in American Fork this week. On January 30, 2014 in the quiet community of Eagle Mountain, tranquility was shattered with the news of Cory Wride’s death. A year has since passed and on January 30, 2015, the communities of Eagle Mountain and American Fork showed their love and support to the Wride family as they remembered and paid tribute to the heroic life of Sergeant Cory Wride. In Eagle Mountain, former Mid-Valley Park was renamed “Cory B. Wride Memorial Park.” The park, centrally located in Eagle Mountain, was fittingly dedicated to the Utah County sheriff sergeant who gave his life protecting citizens of that community. Cory loved Eagle Mountain and its residents. He regularly went out of his way to be a central figure in the community by buoying those who were struggling and protecting those who were the most vulnerable. His acts of service often went overlooked
or were unrecognized by all but those who were recipients of his kindness. Whether he was merely joking with residents or whether he was purchasing groceries for people he encountered whose cupboards were bare, Sergeant Wride had others in his heart at all times. In American Fork, “Wride Walk,” organized by the next “greatest generation” of young people from American Fork High School, began at the police department and went to nearby Robinson Park. There, hundreds gathered around a memorial plaque in somber, yet fond remembrance of Sergeant Wride. The plaque featured a picture of Sergeant Wride and a quote that fittingly embodied some of Wride’s highest ideals. It read, “Boys play loudly at courage, conquering imaginary enemies in glorious battle. They do not know that, when they are men and foes are real, their courage will likely be quiet and their glory too often found in the ultimate sacrifice, willing but unsought. Continued on page 2
SS Acquires 50+ Lakefront Acres in and Around Inlet Park By Jennifer Klingonsmith
In recent agreements that have been three years in the making, Saratoga Springs has finalized (or nearly finalized) three separate agreements to acquire Inlet Park, the hot springs area, and a stretch of the Saratoga Lakeshore Trail. Councilwoman Rebecca Call, who has largely headed up the effort, stated that the acquisitions and lease agreements are a big win for the city for three reasons. The first is simply an opportunity to increase the city’s open space and trails. Much of the city’s marketing focuses on the beauty and accessibility of its parks, trails and lakeshore. The second benefit hinges on the first. When the city acquires open space, it can then begin to master plan future improvements and amenities. When open space was previously
owned and maintained by the county (Inlet Park) or by the state (hot springs area), the city has little say in usability. Now, however, the 50-plus acres can be master-planned and prioritized with other parks and trails projects within the city. The third benefit is an assumption of a higher standard of open space improvements by future developers. “A city can only require developers to plan open space amenities that mirror the quantity and quality that the city has currently,” Call said. With additional improved open space, the city can require developers to provide better recreational amenities for city residents. Inlet Park, located near 400 South and Saratoga Road, was previously owned by Utah County. Though the park includes over
Mia Love’s First Weeks in Washington, DC By Jennifer Klingonsmith
As the first month of the congressional legislative session ends, newly-elected congresswoman and past Saratoga Springs mayor Mia Love, returned to Utah to spend time with her family and celebrate the opening of her district office in West Jordan. In Washington, DC, Love began the new year by being sworn in, which she described as “very overwhelming”. She has also been appointed to the Financial Services Committee, which she loves. She recounted a Financial Services Committee hearing where committee members were questioning a Federal Housing administrator. Love felt that he wanted to implement programs that would take the country down the same road that led to the housing crisis in 2008. “I brought up my experience as mayor of Saratoga Springs”, Love said, “and I made the case that people should only get into houses they can afford . . . they can build their dreams that way.” Love stated that one of her favorite parts of serving in congress is the “undoing” of executive actions and orders by the President. She wants to do everything she can to give power back to the states and citizens. For her efforts, however, she remembers that the things she does at the Capitol are not her accomplishments, they belong to the people. As a freshman in the House of Representatives, she was appointed a mentor. She was surprised when Paul Ryan, former vice presidential candidate, was assigned to her. She stated that he has been a valuable resource these first few weeks. Love also stays close to the Utah delegation and has become friends with Representatives Trey Gowdy from South Carolina and Lee Zeldin from New York. “These are people that are working very hard and I draw on their experiences,” Love said. There are parts of her job that are frustrat-
ing. Love commented that the pace of getting things done in Washington is painfully slow. She joked that she had always been told that the senate moved slowly, and noted that senate staff members are also physically slow--as she sometimes gets stuck behind them when walking from the train to the capitol building. On a more serious note, Love has observed that working with 435 members of congress is a much slower process than working on a city level and that has taken some getting used to. Mia and her husband, Jason, have made great efforts to keep their family strong and stay in touch when she is in DC. Love stated that she skypes with her three children twice each day, once right after school and later at night, when they gather to share the day’s events and have family prayer. “I think we are even stronger as a family now,” Love said. She flies home frequently on weekends and also has the family come out to DC when they have longer weekends away from school. Lastly, she stated that she could not serve Utah without Jason’s support. “He is wonderful!” Love’s district office is in a non-descript office building in West Jordan (9067 South 1300 West). In fact, it was Jim Matheson’s old office and the least expensive office space available. She will have four full-time staff there, who will be able to serve the citizens of the Fourth District. “I needed a place where the citizens could come, where they could have access . . . this is their home,” Love stated. When asked what she was most proud of in her brief time in office, Love responded that it was the respect she had gained from colleagues for being a hard worker. She is also gaining a reputation of focusing on her district and the knowledge she brings to the table.
30 acres, only about 15 percent of that is currently improved. Call reported that the city hopes to improve additional areas of the park over time. In fact, Saratoga Springs hopes to build a quad of baseball fields, something long desired by residents who take their kids to Lehi or Eagle Mountain to play city league ball. The hot springs area contains about eight acres and sits just south of Inlet Park. This land is currently sovereign land owned by the state and managed by the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. The state agreed to convey a 30-year lease to Saratoga Springs with the option of two renewals (essentially, a 90-year lease) on the land. No money was exchanged as part of the lease, the state only wanted assurances that public access would be protected. Public safety was another reason for the lease. Previously, if Saratoga Springs police officers were called to the area for possible criminal activity, they needed to ask permission from the Division of Forestry, Fire and
State Lands before entering the property. With the lease, police will have the ability to easily access the hot springs area. Lastly, the Saratoga Lakeshore Trail runs directly along Utah Lake. The section in the process of being acquired by the city begins just south of Inlet Park and ends at the Lakeside development. Call noted that the most important part of this and the other agreements is that the open space will always remain accessible to the public. In the case of Inlet Park, if public access was ever prohibited, land ownership would then revert back to Utah County. Call explained that the agreements are a win-win for everyone. The other agencies involved in the transactions had limited funds with which to care for the land or improve it. Saratoga Springs, however, and its residents, stand to directly benefit from efforts to improve and maintain the open space. It’s more fitting that those who benefit most from the parks and trails should pay to improve and maintain them, Call concluded.
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February 7 - February 20 , 2015
Ashton Jade Glass and Zackary Keith Cowan have chosen February 13, 2015 to be sealed for time and all eternity in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple.
Miss Eagle Mountain Scholarship Pageant Orientation We are looking for young women that are passionate about service, their city and being a role model. To compete you must be 17-23 years of age. Please join us at 10:30 am on February 21st at Rockwell High School. We will be doing a short presentation and will be answering questions. The Pageant will be held on May 2nd at Frontier Jr. High. Please contact Pageant coordinator Celeste Lojik-Bingham at 801-404-1183
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Ashton is the daughter of David and Stefanee Glass of Eagle Mountain. She graduated from Westlake High School where she participated on the Drill Team and Dance Company. She was crowned Miss Eagle Mountain 2013, and competed in the Miss Utah Scholarship Pageant last summer. Ashton attended Snow College studying Dance, and is currently studying Foreign Languages at Utah Valley University. Zack is the son of Keith and Reon Cowan, also of Eagle Mountain. He graduated from Lehi High School where he played on the state championship soccer team. Zack served a full-time LDS mission in Detroit, Michigan. He is currently studying Neuroscience at Brigham Young University, and plans to attend medical school to become a Neurosurgeon. Zack is currently a starter on the BYU men’s soccer team. A reception will be held in Ashton and Zack’s honor February 13th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Eagle Mountain East LDS Stake Center, 4506 Pony Express Pkwy, Eagle Mountain. They are registered at Target and Zion’s Bank.
Continued from page 1 In the shadow of such sacrifice, it is for us, beyond our weeping, to remember the boy, honor the man, and forgive the foe.” Nanette Wride, Cory’s wife, remarked how upon hearing the news of her husband’s death, she felt a hand go over her heart and she could hear Cory’s voice saying, “Whatever you do, don’t be angry.” She remembered on one occasion thinking how she was getting pulled over on her way home from the grocery store and how she thought she was likely going to receive a ticket. The deputy who knocked on her window wasn’t giving her a citation, however, it was her husband with a McDonalds bag full of breakfast. He said to her, “I just didn’t want you to miss breakfast, dear.” The tribute to Sergeant Wride was high-
Applications and information for the 2015 Miss Saratoga Springs Scholarship Pageant are now available online at the city website www.saratogaspringscity.com. The pageant is open to all young women ages 16-21 who are residents of Saratoga Springs. For questions regarding the pageant please contact the Assistant Civic Events Coordinator, Darcey Williams at (801) 822-1159.
Photo By Pony Express Special Events. Jared Gray, Kyle Bond, Jeremy Nelson and Travis Gray
Donation to Utah Code 4 Foundation Pony Express Rodeo and Special Events Committee presented Mrs. Nannette Wride with a $1,000.00 donation in support of her organization, Utah Code 4 Foundation, to help equip police cars with bullet-proof windows. The Pony Express Rodeo was held in September 2014 in Eagle Mountain, Utah.
WITH MISS
By Eric Dow
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Ancestry Moving Headquarters to Lehi press-releases/2015/01/ancestry-tobuild-new-headquarters-in-lehi-utah/. With more than 1,400 total employees and more than 1,000 employees based in Utah, Ancestry is another great addition to Lehi’s ever-growing business community. Mayor Bert Wilson said he is excited to welcome Ancestry to the community. “I am thrilled by this announcement. It goes to prove that there is nothing better than a room with a view,” said Wilson. Ancestry’s new campus is expected to be completed in mid-2016. In conjunction with Ancestry, Lehi will provide more information regarding the project as it nears completion.
When you get your taxes done this year you probably won’t forget about your big deductions like mortgage interest or cash donations, but do you ever wonder what you’re missing that could get you another few hundred dollars, or even just $20? A little documentation can add up to substantial savings. Job Search Expenses. If you were looking for a new job in your same occupation, you can deduct your expenses. This is true even if you were still employed and even if you didn’t get a new job. The largest expense is probably your mileage, which you can deduct at 56 cents per mile for 2014. Medical mileage. You may not want to track every trip to the doctor, dentist, or pharmacy, but if they’re not close by (maybe you live in, say, Eagle Mountain) and you have to go frequently, they can add up at 23.5 cents per mile. Did you know if you have an HSA, you can write yourself a check to reimburse your mileage? You get the tax deduction when your money goes in, and then it comes back into your pocket tax free. With the HSA, you can even go back and reimburse yourself for past years. Noncash contributions. Sometimes I hear, “I made countless trips to DI last year. How much can I deduct?” Contrary to popular
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At the rodeo the riderless horse was dedicated in Sgt. Wride’s memory. Mrs. Wride led a single horse, without a rider, with boots reversed in the stirrups, which is to symbolize a warrior who would ride no more. Mrs. Wride was also presented with a framed photo of that ceremony at the rodeo.
Five “Little”-Known Tax Deductions
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Business Manager: Taras Lojik
lighted by speakers and a video dedicated to Sergeant Wride and law enforcement officers. Nanette pled with people in attendance to “protect your police officers” just as they protect you. Remembering Sergeant Wride’s ultimate sacrifice at a time when many question why someone would choose law enforcement as a profession, Blake Wride suggested that he “wouldn’t have had Cory choose another profession.” Sergeant Wride’s sacrifice and dedication were memorialized not only by a park being named after him or a plaque. They were memorialized by a man who truly loved and cared for the community. They were memorialized by a lifetime of action on behalf of the downtrodden and weak. They were memorialized by a commitment to service and a lifetime of dedication to those he loved. May we never forget his sacrifice.
Miss Saratoga Springs Pageant
PRINCESS ACADEMY
http://www.lehi-ut.gov/press/ancestry/ Ancestry, the world’s largest online family history resource, has announced that it is moving its headquarters to Lehi, Utah. The company’s new headquarters will be located at The Corporate Center at Traverse Mountain. According to Ancestry’s press release, “The new $35 million facility, located just a few miles off Interstate 15, will sit on 10.5 acres with a sleek modern design that incorporates floor to ceiling windows to take in more light and phenomenal views of Mount Timpanogos and the surrounding valley.” Ancestry’s full press release can be found at: http://corporate.ancestry.com/press/
A HERO’S MEMORIAL
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belief, there isn’t a $500 limit on your thrift store deductions. The key is documentation. Make sure you get a receipt and keep a record of what was donated each time. Whether you can scrounge up and document $200 or $2,000 worth of items, take the full amount. Just avoid unrealistic estimates and undocumented deductions. Volunteer expenses. Any expenses you incur as a volunteer for a charitable organization (including a church or school) can be treated the same as cash contributions, including supplies and mileage (unfortunately only 14 cents per mile here). Tax preparation costs. Of course if you have a business you can deduct what you pay your CPA. However, even individuals can deduct the cost if the numbers work out. If you look at it that way, maybe it doesn’t cost as much as you think to make sure your taxes are done right. Eric Dow is a sole-practitioner CPA in Eagle Mountain, offering tax return preparation and advice in person and online. Check out his website at DowCPA. com.
Saratoga Springs Business Alliance
(SSBA) – Meeting on Home Office Surprisingly there are over 400 business licenses issued in Prices for service directory: Saratoga Springs. Even though business location development $40 a month for 3 months $120 in Saratoga Springs is growing, most of these businesses are ob$35 a month for 6 months $180 viously operated out of one’s home. According to Forbes, 52% $30 a month for 12 months $360 of all small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) are homebased (Nazar, Sept 2013 : 16 Surprising Statistics about Small Classifieds are only $12.00 for one month including Businesses). online. Crossroads business and tax columnist Kory Farrer will be call 8017879502 or email speaking on the tax laws regarding the Home Office Deduction wendy@thecrossroadsjournal.com and home office rental at the SSBA luncheon on February 24th at 12:00 noon at the City Council offices. This meeting is open The entire content of this newspaper is Copyright to everyone. If you RSVP your lunch will be provided. To RSVP, * 2015 The Crossroads Journal LLC. All rights reserved. call Sasha at the Lehi Chamber of Commerce at (801) 901-6664. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form The SSBA meets every 4th Tuesday and is dedicated to helping without the written consent of the editor or publisher. the business climate in Saratoga Springs by providing education The opinions expressed herein are those of the writers and and networking opportunities. do not necessarily reflect the position of the publisher.
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Central Utah Clinic Opening New location in Eagle Mountain By Justin Ellsworth
Central Utah Clinic is opening a new location in Eagle Mountain offering urgent care, family medicine, and OB/ GYN services for residents in the Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs and Lehi Area. Construction is in process, and the clinic is scheduled to open March 9, 2015. Dr. Steven Embley will be the primary physician for the Central Utah Clinic — Eagle Mountain location. Embley was previously practicing at Gunnison Family Practice in Gunnison, Utah. Embley received his medical training at Midwestern University and also has a Masters of Business Administration from Brigham Young University. He also completed a residency at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah. The Urgent Care Clinic will be open from 8 am to 8 pm, Monday through Saturday. This will allow patients to benefit from quick access to care, without the added expense of an emergency room visit. “You can’t plan when you get sick,” Embley said. “The whole idea of having a family practice and urgent care together is that you can come when you need care. If you have the flu today, you should be able to see a doctor today.” e Dr. Embley is excited to bring his family medicine expertise to Eagle Mountain. “I fell completely in love with family medicine and the idea of being somebody’s medical home,” d Embley said. “Medicine is a passion for me. I retired from my initial career and have chosen medicine as a way to help others on a daily basis.”
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Also joining Embley at the clinic will be Aaron Asay. Asay has lived in Eagle Mountain since 2006. He received his bachelor’s degree from UVU, and completed paramedic and fire school at the Utah Fire Rescue Academy. Asay received his master’s degree from University of Utah. Asay is also a member of the Utah Air National Guard and serves on a disaster medical team. His work with community clinics and the Air National Guard are part of his commitment to providing community medical care. “I’ve always wanted to be a part of my local community’s medical care,” Asay said. “When you’re in healthcare, you just become part of the community. People see you in restaurants and stores and they are happy to see you. You become a part of their lives.” Providers from the Central Utah Clinic Women’s Center will also be practicing at the Eagle Mountain location. They will provide women’s and OB/ GYN care. Central Utah Clinic Women’s Center providers include Matthew Clark, DO; Douglas Allen, DO; David Young, DO; Ekaete Udodong, FNP; Carol Graff, FNP; Leanne Bedell, CNM and Diana Lee, CNM. No appointment is needed to be seen in the Urgent Care Clinic. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Embley, Aaron Asay or the Women’s Center providers, call Central Utah Clinic at (801) 429-8000. You can also get more details on the opening of the Eagle Mountain location at centralutahclinic.com or on their Facebook page at facebook.com/ CUCeaglemountain.
Polar Plunge “Freezin’ for a Reason”
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Are Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Overrated? By Ernest Severn, DO
One of the most useful statistics to use when evaluating the efficacy of a medicine is the “NNT”, or the number needed to treat. The NNT tells you the average number of patients who need to be treated to prevent one additional bad outcome. The higher the NNT, the less effective the treatment. If the NNT is 1, then each treatment prevents the bad outcome. If the NNT is 100, then placing 100 patients on the treatment leads to one bad outcome being prevented. Let’s look at a real example. An updated analysis done January 2015 looked at the number of at-risk patients needed to treat with cholesterol-lowering drugs like Lipitor or Crestor to prevent heart attack, stroke, or death, in those who had never had those outcomes, over a five year period. Here is what they found: 104 patients had to be treated for five years to prevent one heart attack, 154 patients had to be treated for five years to prevent one stroke, and no patient’s lives were saved. In contrast, 1 in 50 of these patients developed diabetes, 1 in 10 developed muscle damage, and there were other adverse effects as well. Obviously every
patient taking this treatment has to pay for it so this is another disadvantage. This review looked at multiple studies done with many tens of thousands of patients. The NNT in this case puts things in perspective when you think about the alternative of using a low-fat, whole foods, plant-based diet along with other lifestyle changes, since many researchers such as Doctors Dean Ornish and Caldwell Esselstein, have shown that this intervention can not only prevent heart attacks, strokes, and death, but can actually reverse the underlying disease in almost every compliant patient! In addition, this intervention does not add any expense. Which treatment sounds better to you? I believe the best choice of treatment is to treat the cause. To look at the effectiveness of other treatments or to see more details of the review on statins above, go to www.thennt.com Ernest Severn, DO Family Medicine Zenith Family Health, Saratoga Springs http://zfhealth.net/
Want Free Money? By Kory Farrer
What happens to a check that is never cashed? The Utah Unclaimed Property Act requires that any property that is presumed to be abandoned after a “dormancy period” be reported and remitted to the state as unclaimed property. The state then holds this property until the legitimate owner makes a claim for its recovery. Out of curiosity, I went to https://www. mine.utah.gov and put in my name. Sure enough, back when I was selling insurance, there was commission check that I didn’t even know about. I filled out some forms and got a check for $12.48. I also helped my dad file for an insurance reimbursement sent to my mom, who died nearly 6 years ago - $120.75. I have done this search for a few of my clients. A client whose dental practice changed addresses had a few unclaimed insurance payment checks, and I found $23,000 of stock split shares lost in a transaction that were never claimed by another client. The process takes a few weeks, but is fairly simple. Unclaimed property consists of uncashed checks, dormant bank accounts, stock dividends that were not claimed, utility deposits that were refunded but the recipient was never found, safe deposit boxes that failed to pay the annual fee, or any
other property that has been found and was presumably abandoned. Technically, the $20 check you wrote to the babysitter that was never cashed should be remitted to the state. Even if the abandoned property had been auctioned, the proceeds of the auction would be held by the state until rightfully claimed. The State of Utah reports to have distributed around $15 million in unclaimed property last year. The search is easy. You can enter your last name and a list comes up. You can filter the search by adding your first name or initial. Searches can also be performed for businesses. The list will tell you if the item amount is more or less than $100, but does not give you the exact amount. You can also search for family and friends’ unclaimed property and let them know. Once property is identified, there are forms that need to be filled out and notarized to show that you are the legitimate owner. The search is free, and the forms are available online. Who knows, maybe that rich uncle did leave you something in his will, but you never got the check. Kory Farrer, EA – Owner of Farrer and Associates, LLC Saratoga Springs, UT. www.farrerandassociates.com
5 Flicks to Love on Valentine’s Day
Budgeting Tips Worth More than You Paid for Them
By Danielle’ Dimond
Far & Away- A beautiful Ron Howard film starring, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman during the 1893 Oklahoma race for free land. The Scarlet Pimpernel- A mysterious French nobleman who goes by the Scarlet Pimpernel, rescues French aristocrats from clutches of Madame Le Guillotine during the French Reign of Terror and falls in love at the same time. Jane Eyre- There is only one acceptable version of this darkly delicious romance. The Masterpiece Theatre 2006 version with Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens will set you up for 3 hours of mystery and romance. Return to Me- This charming flick stars David Duchovny and Minnie Driver as widower and heart transplant survivor, with a hilarious supporting cast. A clean treat for the family (ages 12 and up)! The Princess Bride- Need I say more? This is our family Valentine tradition!
By Danielle’ Dimond
Valentine’s Day is coming up, when everyone thinks about going out with their Significant Other. But just because it’s the season of love doesn’t mean it needs to be the season you go broke, all in one day. Here are 2 tips that won’t break hearts or the bank! 1. Flowers- On V-Day they’re crazy expensive. Try buying some before V-Day when they’re cheaper or surprise your S.O. with a gorgeous plant which will be unexpected and something that will bring beauty for years to come. 2. Dinner- Restaurants are packed on V-Day but your house isn’t. Ask the sitter to host your kids at their house and have a relaxing and romantic evening of takeout on the floor of your living room while watching a romantic movie. Sure beats fighting the crowds for an expensive dinner.
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February 7 - February 20 , 2015
Lone Peak Police Blotter Accident - Highland - Kamikaze deer were in full attack-mode as they also took out a Highland resident’s vehicle. The damage was significant enough that they had to file a police report for insurance purposes. Accident - Alpine - A driver had a diabetic issue while driving a vehicle causing his vehicle to run off the road and striking several objects. Luckily the driver was okay, although his vehicle didn’t fair as well. Key, keys and more keys. Officers assisted four citizens over the weekend with unlocking their vehicles after they had locked their keys inside. Suspicious - Highland - Officers Thurston, Eddington and Susov assisted a Highland resident with clearing her house and making sure no one was inside after she had arrived home and found her back door open. DUI #2 - Alpine - Officers were advised by an alert citizen of a vehicle that was “all over the road” traveling from Lehi into Highland. Several officers from our department began looking for the vehicle. Well, after several more calls from citizens about this vehicle, a couple of wrong streets reported and knowing the drivers address was in Alpine, Officer Zobell was able to finally locate the vehicle in Alpine. He then initiated his overhead lights and instead of stopping right away, the vehicle continued traveling several more blocks before finally pulling over. Officer Zobell made contact with the driver and immediately smelled the strong odor of alcohol emanating from inside the vehicle. Officer Zobell asked the driver how much he had to drink that night. (Can you guess what he said?.....”I’ve had nothing to drink”) Unfortunately, his slurred speech, lethargic movements and bloodshot eyes were telling a different story. Officer Zobell also found the driver’s license had an alcohol restriction on it. While pulling the driver out of the vehicle to perform Field Sobriety Tests, Officer Zobell noticed some drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. FST’s were performed and let’s just say the driver didn’t do so well. A search of the driver located a prescription pill bottle. Inside the bottle not only were the original pills, but several other different types of prescription pills, to which the driver was not prescribed. Let’s wrap this up. The driver refused any chemical tests, a search warrant was drafted and granted and blood was taken. A preliminary urinalysis showed the driver testing positive for THC, benzodiazepines, amphetamine, morphine,
cocaine, and buprenorphine. (Yeah, he was pretty loaded up on drugs. No wonder three separate people called in about his driving) Eventually he was booked into jail on a whole slew of charges including the DUI. Hit and Run - Highland - A vehicle parked at one of our assisted living centers was hit by an unknown vehicle. There are no suspects at this time. Criminal Mischief - Highland - Several vehicles were “egged” by an unknown individual(s). We’ve had several reports of a small, white truck being involved. DUI #3 - Highland - Officer Nielson stopped a vehicle for failing to maintain lane travel. While approaching the vehicle Officer Nielson noticed the registration had expired in July of 2014. More notable was the beer cans in the back of the pickup truck. Upon contact with the driver and passenger, Officer Nielson was hit with the odor of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle. While speaking with the driver, Officer Nielson asked about the odor of alcohol. The driver denied any consumption of alcohol and when Officer Nielson expressed his disbelief, according to the report, “Both driver and passenger at this point appeared to become nervous and remained silent.” Officer Nielson returned to his vehicle and requested back-up. He learned that the driver was an alcohol-restricted driver, had been arrested for DUI back in June and in fact the vehicle’s registration had been expired since July. Once backup arrived Officer Nielson had the driver step from the vehicle to perform FST’s. The driver initially stated he wasn’t going to do FST’s. Officer Nielson explained about Utah’s Implied Consent Law and how he would rather not place the driver under arrest merely because he declined to afford himself the opportunity to show whether he was impaired or not. The driver then agreed to do the FST’s. The driver didn’t do very well, and even during one of the tests danced around and did the “hokey pokey,” (Yeah, do you think anyone sober would do that???) A search of the vehicle prior to impound revealed two open containers of beer. The driver was arrested, provided a breath sample that was almost 2 times the legal limit, and was booked into jail.
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The Culmone Group, Ltd., Karen Reed Homes & “Garden Near the Green” Reception Center Proudly Presents an Adult Valentine Dinner Dance We’re Doing It Again...Bigger and Better!Thanks to all the wonderful donors who made our recent Saratoga Springs Adult New Year’s Eve party a big hit! By popular demand, we have planned a very romantic and affordable evening for Valentine’s Day—just 2 weeks away! This time, we are pulling out all the stops and are excited to present “Culmone’s Italian Dinner & Jazz Cabaret” offering: Elegantly romantic ambiance (liquor-free— smoke-free) and spacious wall-to-wall wood dance floor Culmone, Ross, Johnson & Chamberlain Professional Romantic Jazz Quartet Lots of slow dancing to songs made
popular by Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, etc. Delicious, hot Italian entrées, including bread, green salad, nonalcoholic beverages and dessert served buffet-style Italian soda bar Available @ $1.50/Glass Ballroom dance instruction & exciting floorshow Silent auction and other fun surprises! Contact Karen Reed at 801-205-4816 for more information or for RSVP Garden Near the Green 3700 Campus Dr Suite 100, Eagle Mountain, Utah
The Latest Prison News... By Erika Douglas
At a recent lunch meeting, residents of both Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs involved in the Keep It In Draper organization, as well as Mayor Pengra of Eagle Mountain, met with State Representative Eric Hutchings from the Prison Relocation Committee. Hutchings, of Kearns, is also on the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice. Stephanie Gricius of Eagle Mountain shared her take away from the meeting, so those in the community that wish to stay up-todate can. The meeting was primarily about keeping the prison in Draper, not about the possible future of moving the prison to Eagle Mountain. The first item of note is that according to Senate Bill 268, which formed the Prison Relocation Committee (PRC), the committee “may not consider or evaluate future uses of the property on which the state prison is currently located” as a basis for their decision making. This is extremely difficult as the city of Draper is pushing for economic development in that area. Also, noted was that if citizens of Eagle Mountain and Saratoga choose to join the movement to keep the prison in Draper it doesn’t automatically make Eagle Mountain
a target or default position for the PRC. There are no retaliatory positions allowed. Importantly, there are economic considerations right now for keeping the prison in Draper beyond the large budget numbers that are being thrown around. As of right now, the prison is drawing on the largest employment base in the state, yet it is still running short-staffed, something that is very important to consider before moving to an area of smaller employment base. Also, in order to even begin to throw around all those billions of dollars we all keep hearing about, the state would have to bond the prison. That means getting it approved by a taxpayer vote to raise their taxes, as there is not dedicated funds for the prison. As it stands the state’s debt ceiling is almost maxed out and if construction or other items needed for the prison do not come in on budget it would most likely destroy Utah’s credit rating. On the flip side our Maximum Security building is in shambles and the current prison does need a serious overhaul, if it doesn’t get moved. The upshot of all this info? Stay informed so you can be involved and be ready to help out our community whichever way the wrecking ball swings.
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Fan X is Back! By James Crandall
Salt Lake Comic Cons second Fan Experience opened up on January 29th. At the press meeting Nichelle Nichols of Star Trek fame, ushered in the convention with the Vulcan hand gesture, “Live long and prosper.” Dan Farr introduced Doug Osmond, a representative of Operation Underground Railroad. They were acknowledged for their role for going undercover to stop human trafficking. This year they saved 230 victims. Among the staff of former Navy Seals, CIA and Special Forces, Laurie Holden (who played Andrea on the Walking Dead) saved 34 young women and children on a mission in Columbia. She spoke about this event at her panel with fans. Bryan Brandenburg (Chief Marketing Officer) talked with us about other charities Salt Lake Comic Con is involved with helping. It was great to talk with Dan Farr (founder) about the possibilities of other celebrities returning in September. While attending the press event we also talked with Glenn Morshower (24, Transformers, West Wing, Black Hawk Down). During this enlightening conversation he told us about his acting school in Texas and his work as a motivational speaker. During the convention he and Nikolaj Waldu (Game of Thrones) shared a panel and talked about their roles in the movie, Black Hawk Down. Nikolaj had another panel with costar Lena Headey, of Game of Thrones. The fun and witty panel titled, “The Lannister Twins,” was moderated by Bill Allred of X96: Radio from Hell Show. Dr. Who had a huge following at the convention. Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, and Billie Piper all had fun and energetic panels with photo ops and autographs. Matt will be in the next Terminator film, Karen in the next Guardians of the Galaxy, and Billie will be in the second season of Penny Dreadful. Carrie Fisher from Star Wars, graced a panel and requested a Coca-Cola from the fan who she kissed on stage. She would not divulge any information about the new Star Wars movie, other than it was filmed in England and Harrison Ford hurt his leg during filming. The fans loved her humor. While traveling on the Front Runner, we met local Fan X attendees, Lauren and Peter Beretta. Lauren wearing a Tardis outfit and Peter was cosplaying as Vin Diesel’s character, Riddick. Alpine had its own heroic cosplay contes-
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tant, Sariah Ford. She came to the Fan X in her Bat Girl costume. Family, friends, and fans all had a great time at the 3-day event. Tickets sold out the last day. This event was scaled down to 50,000 tickets holders. The energy of this amazing event still grows. May the force be with you.
Photos By James, Andrea, and Zoe Crandall. A.“Live Long and Prosper.” Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek) at the press event with Bryan Bandenburg (Salt Lake Comic Con). B. Carrie Fisher (Star Wars) asking a fan for a Coca Cola. C. Lauren and Peter Beretta Cosplaying as Vin Diesels character Riddick with Lauren wearing a Tardis outfit. Alpine had its own heroic cosplay contestant Sariah Ford as Bat Girl. D. Billie Piper of (Doctor Who) and (Penny Dreadful) E. (Black Hawk Down) panel with actors Glen Morshower and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. F.(Game of Thrones) stars Lena Headey and Nikolaj Coster-Waldu
Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready? There are many reasons to prepare for possible disasters in Lehi City. We live in a time where natural disasters are leaving thousands of people at the mercy of others to rely on during their great time of need. These disasters range from natural (earthquakes, floods, etc.), unnatural (power outages, engineering failures) and human involvement (terrorism, industrial incidents, etc.). Being prepared for such an occasion can reduce the fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. Each disaster has lasting effects, to both people and property. If a disaster occurs, local government and relief organizations will try to help, but you need to be prepared as well. Local responders may not be able to reach you immediately, or they may need to focus their efforts away from you. You should prepare to be self-sufficient for at least three days in the event of a disaster. This may mean providing for your own shelter, first aid, food, water, and sanitation. Depending on the disaster circumstances, the first important decision is whether to stay or evacuate your home. You should understand and plan for both possibilities. Use common sense and available information to help determine your decision. Have a
plan to either relocate to an area outside the disaster zone or shelter in place and seal the room. Regardless of the location you choose, you should have a 72 hour kit with you for each person in your family. By preparing your own 72 hour kit, you have to ability to configure your needs into the kit. You can also find kits that are prepared and ready to use at the time of an emergency. Either way, be familiar with what you have in your kit. Common first aid supplies should be considered and any necessary medications that you may need. Food and water supplies should be able to last a single person a minimum of three days. Ready-to-eat meals are a great food supply for an emergency. Store bought foods are just as reliable and shelf-stable foods can be stored for at least 18 months. As a general rule, one gallon of water per day, for each person, should be stored for use. This will include drinking water and sanitary usage. You can store water in food grade plastic containers (2 liter soft drink bottles) or heavy duty reusable plastic containers. Water storage containers should be sealed tight and replaced every six months. A disaster can hit any time. Will you be ready? http://www.lehi-ut.gov
Lash Out With Beth In the rush to get ready each day, we squeeze in makeup and hair between the calls for mom and taking out the trash. We are busy women and that’s why permanent makeup and lash extensions are becoming more and more popular. A local artist who takes great pride in her attention to detail owns Lashes with Beth. Lash extensions are the perfect evolution of hair extensions and false eyelash. Having long appealing eyelashes draws attention to the eye. The need for supplies of mascara, eyeliner and eyeshadow are often eliminated. They take no maintenance in addition to the lash fill appointment. There is definitely a financial saving in the alleviation of eye makeups. So the benefit in both time and money makes this service worth a second look. A client can expected to be greeted by Beth’s welcoming smile and calm demeanor. She provides a relaxing and calming environment. As the lashes are being applied you enjoy a few moments of quiet relaxation. There are many options on length and color. After she evaluates the individual client she carefully places an extension on each lash with a fast drying adhesive.
The benefits are easy to admire immediately. You leave the experience more relaxed and confident. In a fast-paced world of managing family, work, church and time for self, it’s hard to budget in both money and time. New fashion trends come and go. Different hair colors and styles are introduced. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This service is worth a second look. Beth is providing a special Valentine’s offer is $5. off full set gift cards
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Youth Football Relatively Safe When Compared to Other Sports By John Strongo
Football is America’s Sport. The NFL has enjoyed great popularity. Many find it hard to believe that youth can safely enjoy the game of tackle football. Often those who are not familiar with youth football find it easy to criticize. Most critics have never watched a game of youth football. When deciding to support our youth in playing football, we must look at the risks and weigh them against the benefits. What do we know about the risks of youth tackle football? We know youth football has risks, however, youth football cannot be compared to professional football, college football, or even high school football. Dr. Michael J. Stuart of the Mayo Clinic, stated in 1997, “The risk of injury in youth football does not appear to be greater than the risk associated with other recreational competitive sports.” The Mayo Clinic concluded that the real facts demonstrate youth football to be relatively safe. Their study is not the only one to contradict common beliefs that youth football is dangerous. The Datalys Center, studied 4,000 youth players for a period of two years, beginning in 2012. In their study, 90% of youth football players did not sustain any injury that caused them to miss a game or practice. 60% of those who did miss game or practice time, returned to play within 7 days. 4.3% of players in the study sustained a concussion. Players were more likely to be injured in games than during practice and no catastrophic head, neck, or spine injuries occurred during the 2-year study. These studies indicate that injuries in Little League football are infrequent and when they do occur they are usually minor. A study performed by the Insurance Institute of America found that youth football does not even account for the majority of injuries
or concussions treated each year. A study by the The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission specifically compared injuries in soccer and youth football finding them to be about the same. The facts are, football has gotten MORE, not less safe over the last 50 years. Football isn’t more dangerous to play today compared to the past. Studies have repeatedly shown that coach behavior impacts player safety more than other factors. It is the position of the Datalys Center that coach and player education are the most important variable in youth football safety. Parents must evaluate how important safety is to the league and conference in which their child plays football. The Ute Conference has over 50 years of experience in youth football. Safety is a top priority. The Ute Conference has been educating coaches and players for many years on the subject of youth safety. The Ute Conference has partnered with USA Heads-Up Football to hold annual safety clinics providing hands-on safety training for coaches. All coaches are also required to certify each year and pass an exam which includes concussion safety training. In addition, the Ute Conference has 4 referees for each game. The higher number of referees improves enforcement of safety rules. The Ute Conference also has a certified athletic trainer available at each game. Trainers provide expert medical evaluation of players on the field. In addition to these safety measures, the Ute Conference has also invested in providing the latest helmet technology and requiring teams to recondition, and recertify helmets for safety, every two years. Helmets that are not recertified are thrown away and replaced. Many other steps are taken by the Ute Conference to ensure safety and promote fair
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competition. Each district is ranked, based on number of participants and matched in competition to programs of similar size. This helps keep match-ups between teams more competitive. The conference also has weight rules that prevent larger players from running with the football. The conference has an executive board and liaisons to ensure that leagues follow roster rules. As a parent, the safety of my kids was my primary concern. It is important to me that the risk of injury does not outweigh potential benefits. The more I have become involved, the more I have learned about the Ute Conference organization and their concern for truly providing a top notch football experience. I am proud to be a part of the Westlake Youth Football district of the Ute Conference. Not every community in Utah has a Ute Conference affiliated program. I believe our community is privileged to offer this opportunity to our youth. To learn more, please visit us at westlakethunderfootball.com and find us on Facebook at Westlake Ute Conference Youth Football. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at westlakeuc@gmail.com.
Social Media Commenting Do’s &Don’ts By Michael D Young
The popularity of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest have turned almost every topic into a worldwide discussion. People from all over the world can comment on an article or post with a click of a button. As with any conversation, this can be both a good thing and a bad thing. On the plus side, it allows for people to easily exercise their right of free speech. You can hear perspectives from people of all backgrounds and opinions that you might not be exposed to otherwise. When done civilly, commenting on social media can be a great social and learning opportunity for all involved. When commenting on social media posts and articles, however, there are many things
to keep in mind, such as the following: Once you post something publicly, it is now out there for the entire world to see. You cannot easily control what happens to something once it has been posted. It is easy for written messages to be misinterpreted without the help of vocal cues. Things like sarcasm, for instance, often do not translate well to a written form. You can end up offending others without meaning to and you might not be around to explain yourself. There are some people on the Internet known as “trolls”, who specifically post things in comments to make other people angry or to cause trouble. If you see someone making inflammatory remarks, the best thing to do is simply to ignore him or her.
Some sites allow you to report or flag inappropriate content as well. It can be easy for people to feel as though they are anonymous online. They can hide behind their username and so will say things they would not dare say to someone in person. Never put something online that you would not want a prospective employer to see, as many times employers look at the social media pages of people they are considering for employment. People may assume a false identity online for the purpose of scamming others. You cannot always trust a profile picture to tell the truth. If you remember certain things, however, online commenting can be a good, uplifting
Setting Goals! By Lindsey Pierce
Yes, January is over and we’re still talking about goal setting. We should look at every month as a time to start over and change, not just the new year. No goals can happen if you don’t set a PLAN. Where do you want to be in a year? (Insert New Year’s Resolution here)- eating better, exercising, healthy muscle gain, weight loss, etc. Use each start of a new month to plan your attack- and even break it down into weekly and daily goals. This small daily action will help you reach your bigger goal! One of the first things John (franchise operator at GNC Saratoga Springs) did was cut out fast food- it wasn’t as hard since he was working on an island without any fast food chains on it so the temptation wasn’t there. After it being cut out of his diet, it now makes him sick when he eats it. He lost 30 pounds over that 6 month job. Next step was a big one- he cut out soda and only drank water. During the job, he was drinking 6-12 cans of Pepsi a day. Other sugar had to go too- his vices were peanut M&Ms and Oreo cookies by the row. Another 30 pounds down just by cutting out the added sugar and soda. Then one day he just decided he was going to DO THIS and stick to it. He walked into a GNC store and bought
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experience. In order to be a good online citizen, keep the following things in mind: Use common sense. When in doubt, do not post. Use respectful language. Avoid using profanity and other disrespectful language. Be as polite as you would be if you were talking to someone in person. Never post something that you do not own the copyright to, such as a picture, song, or other file. Choose a profile picture that represents you well as this picture is often displayed on social media sites beside your comments. Do not post things that do not match the purpose of the online group, such as links to products you sell or other self promotion.
a 7 day Fast Loss Kit. It does a cleanse and got him ready for a total diet change. He picked an exercise regimen and diet and also worked with a GNC associate to make a good program for him- daily vitamin program, pre-workout, protein and other essentials. This got him committed to reaching his end goals- finish losing the weight, gain muscle and be healthier overall. It’s harder to see results in yourself so make it measurable. One of the main pointers from his exercise regimen was to WRITE IT DOWN- what weights you’re lifting, minutes/miles run, etc so you can make sure you are progressing and doing better each time. This was more a lifestyle transformation over the last 6 years and what has made him so passionate about GNC that he opened a store in Saratoga Springs. Don’t wish or dream for things to happen- make them happen! __ Saratoga Springs GNC is a family and locally-operated franchise store- only one in Utah county! We strive to help you find the products that will help you achieve your goals and serve the community. Come find out what makes us different from other vitamin, supplement stores! Facebook: Saratoga Strong Twitter/Instagram: @SaratogaStrong
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Remembering Coach Mower of American Fork High By Matthew Gary Milam
Alpine Bus Terminal Now Open in Saratoga Springs By Matthew Gary Milam
Saratoga Springs has taken on a lot of changes over the past year, and much of it has been very easy to see. New routes that extend Pioneer Crossing to more easily access State Route 73, as well as changes to the Saratoga Springs portion of SR 73, now make it easier to travel toward Eagle Mountain and beyond. As part of these transportation changes, you might have noticed the construction of a very large terminal adjacent and to the north of Westlake High School. This large property is the site of a new Alpine School District bus terminal that officially opened on January 20th, 2015. The Alpine Transportation Facility-West is one of two facilities owned by Alpine School District. The American Fork location (East) serves students who attend district schools located in Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Linden, Orem, Pleasant Grove and Vineyard. This second facility (West) will service two high schools (Westlake and Lehi), four junior high schools (Willow Creek, Lehi, Vista Heights, and Frontier), and 21 elementary schools within the same areas. The addition of the second terminal will greatly help transportation operations for the district, according to Kimberly Bird of Alpine School District. Bird says, “We are excited to have this second location which
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Rockwell-70 Rowland Hall-65 (OT) By Assistant Coach Sterling Parker
Wow-being down 21 points in the second half against Roland Hall, the Marshals went on a 15-0 run late to tie the score 65-65. In
enables us to transport more efficiently and effectively.” Along with the addition of the new facility, Alpine has named a new Director of Transportation. Joe Hayes will replace Dan Weisher who has accepted employment as the new principal of American Fork High School. Mr. Hayes is temporarily overseeing both facilities until which time the district appoints an assistant director to share the responsibilities of overseeing the newly-expanded Transportation Department. With the addition of the new facility, the newly-enlarged Department of Transportation will continue to serve the students of Alpine District by more effectively transporting eligible regular education students to and from school, transporting special-needs students to and from school, providing field trip transportation services, and providing other school activity transportation services. According to information found on the Alpine School District’s website, the district’s transportation department is dedicated to transporting students “safely and efficiently in a positive physical and emotional environment.” With the addition of the new transportation west facility in Saratoga Springs, perhaps this goal will become even more of a reality for Alpine School District. overtime, the Marshals out scored the Lions from Rowland Hall 5-0 to capture the victory to the delight of the fans as they stormed the floor. Ben Johnson led the way with 30 points and his never-say-die attitude. Ceasar Begaye and Colin West contributed with their hustle. Coach Ma said, “Shad Largent’s bucket near the end of the game was huge.” He said also Largent’s rebounds in overtime was BIG. However, from my point of view, everybody stepped up; players on the floor and the support of teammates on the bench. Great win Rockwell! At press time, Rockwell was playing the Ravens of Waterford. Coach Ma said, “This game is a huge one!” From the look at the schedule, the last three games are huge and must-wins for the Marshals. The Marshals will honor the seniors on February 13th, game time 7 p.m. Our seniors are Ben Johnson, Travis Jensen, Billy Pruitt, Whitney Gatlin, and Nolan Pearson. Travis Jensen has been on the varsity team all four years. It would be awesome to see the stands
Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 24 in American Fork for Donald Lee Mower, who passed away on January 17 at the age of 82. As the patriarch of a family consisting of many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and as the coach of thousands of students during his 38 tenure as coach and teacher at American Fork High, Donald will be missed by many who revered and loved him. Donald was born in 1932 in Spring Canyon, Utah. The son of Clarence and Leona Mower, Donald was the seventh of nine children. He is survived by four of his siblings. Donald was married to Pearl Thompson in Manti in 1955. Together, they had five children (4 boys and 1 girl), with now 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Donald Mower’s early life was greatly influenced by athletics. It was his dream to be a football coach. He began his journey into sports as an all-state lineman for the American Fork High football team. He was also a member of the AF 1950 state championship basketball team as well as a catcher for the baseball team. Donald attended Brigham Young University where he played freshman football and pole vaulted for the track team. He served in the Army before attending BYU. Thirty-eight years ago Donald began his career as a math teacher and coach for American Fork High. He loved being a math teacher and took pride in shaping young minds and influencing students. He had a great many successes as a coach, winning two state championships and ten regional championships as a head football coach. Donald also coached high school wrestling as well
as Little League baseball. He was one of the founders of the youth football program in North Utah County. Coach Mower enjoyed keeping in touch with former students and took great pleasure when they would come back to visit with him. Donald valued his relationships with friends and fellow coaches throughout his life. His friends were important to him and many of them were by his side over the last few months of his life. In addition to teaching and coaching, Donald worked for the Forest Service. He loved elk hunting, float-tube fishing on Strawberry Reservoir, backpacking in the Wind Rivers, driving the White Rim Trail, and watching sporting events. Most of all, Donald enjoyed being with his family. He spent much of his time attending the many activities of his grandchildren. Donald was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, working in the humanitarian program. He served in the LDS Mount Timpanogos Temple for 13 years. He will be missed by family and friends, and so many of those he coached, taught, served, and loved.
full as we honor these student athletes. The Lady Marshals’ season is coming to an end and Coach Gifford is so proud of his girls. He mentions, “These girls have worked so hard and have never given up.” He goes on to say, “I am so proud of them.” He will be honoring senior McKenzie Griffis on Senior Night. The Crossroads Journal wishes the best to both of these teams in the weeks ahead. January 20th the girls drill team took sixth overall in the North 2A Region in Richfield. This Saturday at UVU in Orem, they complete for the state championship. “These young ladies work hard,” said their coaches, Spivey and Beck. Good luck ladies!
Rockwell Students at the Rose Wagner for the Sundance Film Festival. Great group of kids watching “Most Likely to Succeed.”
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There’s a New Grille in Town! By Michael D. Young
The homemade, fresh tastes of the popular Six Sisters cookbooks are coming to your neighborhood. On February 16th, 2015, the Six Sisters Grille opens its doors in Eagle Mountain in the property formerly owned by the Little Corner Café. A grand-opening celebration with community events will follow later in the spring. There’s only a tiny freezer in this restaurant and no microwave. That means everything will be coming to you tasting homemade and fresh. Though there is a small permanent menu, the café will highlight different daily specials that give it the feel of a neighborhood Italian deli in a big city. Monica, the owner of Six Sisters Grille, lived on the East Coast in a large city, where the neighborhood deli was a hub of good food and social activity. Since moving back to Utah, she misses that and wants to bring that feeling back in her own restaurant. In crafting her menu, Monica brings over 20 years experience as a gourmet chef and
caterer. In addition to their menu of burgers, sandwiches, soups, and salads, customers will be able to purchase fresh meats and cheeses from their deli to take with them. The menu will have options for everyone, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, and price ranges to fit anyone’s budget. Everything will be made-to-order from scratch. Most of these six sisters live in Eagle Mountain and are helping out with the Grille in one way or another. As such, they are very interested in being a larger part of the community. This year, they are sponsoring the Westlake Basketball team. At the end of January, they held a youth-only event where they invited local teens a sneak peek of their restaurant. The teens sampled the menu and gave feedback, and now will help spread the word. To learn more about the Six Sisters Grille, follow them on Facebook.
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February 7 - February 20 , 2015
The Crossroads Journal