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Vol 015 No 2
Lehi City Adopts New Logo and Style Guide page 3
SS City Council Notes page 4
Westlake Band Receives Honors in Unforgettable Trip to Hawaii page 7
Photo: Officers hosted by the 113th Precinct in Queens, New York Photo By Utah County Sheriff ’s Office - Eagle Mountain Division
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Saratoga Springs Officers Show Support for Fallen NYPD Officers By Corporal Matt Schauerhamer Saratoga Springs Police Department
Four officers from the Saratoga Springs Police Department were sponsored by their Deputy Tracy and Deputy Friedrichsen Fraternal Order of Police Lodge to travel to New York and show support for their fallen from the Eagle Mountain Division in brethren, Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu New York paying respects to NYPD’s of the New York Police Department. The Detective Wenjian Liu. funds were contributed by Saratoga Springs officers and supplemented personally by Chief Burton and the attending officers. No public monies were used to facilitate the trip. Ramos and Liu were sitting in their marked patrol vehicle when they were assassinated by Ismaaiyl Brinsley on December 20, 2014. The gunman ambushed the two officers because they wore blue and NYPD badges. passengers were in. Sgt. Blaine Robbins The Saratoga Springs and Bluffdale police ofof the Utah Highway Patrol was quoted as ficers felt it was important to show their love saying, “No fatalities. No injuries. It’s an and support for the slain officers. Jet Blue absolute miracle that there were no injuries provided air travel, free of charge, to police in this particular crash. I can’t reiterate how lucky these people are. It’s unreal. They’re very, very lucky.” Slack, her son and daughter were unharmed and were released at the scene of the accident. Slack said, “It’s important for people to see our miracle and how God’s hands are in our daily lives.” By Matthew Gary Milam
Eagle Mountain Family Experiences Miracle By Shambray Galamb
On December 30, 2014, Eagle Mountain resident Heather Slack and her two children were driving west on I-80. Slack attempted to make a lane change and was propelled underneath a moving tanker truck. Slack remembers the sound of metal and the scraping of the pavement. Their car was dragged approximately 200 yards before the truck came to a stop. The roof of the car was smashed in, but the passengers were completely safe from harm inside the car, thanks to air bags and pockets of space that the
Mysterious “Wildcat” on the Loose
Still the “Greatest Snow on Earth” By Matthew Gary Milam
There are those skiers and snowboarders that claim that there is no snow in the world like the powder that magically falls and floats down over the mountains of Utah. Over the years, the idea put forth by skiers/ snowboarders that Utah is the best place for snow—“the Greatest Snow on Earth”—has been promoted to the extent that the claim was years ago copyrighted as well as immortalized on Utah license plates. The ski resorts in Utah each have their own personality. For example, Alta Ski Resort (“Alta is for Skiers”) restricts snowboarders from using their resort, reserving it for skiing purists who would rather not share the mountain with this relatively new breed of “unwashed” snow rider enthusiasts. And, certainly, many Utah ski resorts are considered world-class and often wind up in the top ten on skier/boarder magazine readers polls. Utah is covered with ski resorts from north to south. To the north, way up in Ogden, there is a group of resorts, one of which caught the world’s eye during the 2002 Winter Olympics, when Snow Basin hosted the downhill, combined races, and super-G events. Snow Basin’s neighbor, Powder Mountain, in 2006, was voted by Ski Magazine readers as the best resort for “snow” and for “value.” Powder Mountain has 5,500 acres, one of the largest--if not the largest-ski areas in the United States. In the Salt Lake City area, four staple Utah
officers from all over the country. The local officers were among thousands of officers from outside agencies around the country and from around the world who showed their support. Other local officers from the Utah County Sheriff ’s Office and Lehi Police Department were also in attendance at the funeral. The officers attended the funeral of Wenjian Liu and were hosted by the 113th Precinct in Queens, New York on January 4, 2015. The 113th Precinct provided breakfast and rides to the funeral. The solemn funeral, held in a predominantly Chinese neighborhood of Brooklyn was attended by tens of thousands of officers. “Dear God, protect those brave men and women; grant them Your almighty protection. Unite them safely with their families after duty ends.” – Police Officers’ Prayer.
On Wednesday, January 7, the parents in ski resorts can be accessed from Big Cotton- Eagle Mountain City Center were asked by school administrators of the two local wood and Little Cottonwood Canyons. A elementary schools to personally pick up “Super Pass” can be purchased for use at all their children inside the school building. four resorts. Alta Ski Resort, Snowbird Ski Resort, Brighton Ski Resort, and Solitude Ski Eagle Mountain City offices contacted the Resort have, for years, been favorites of local schools after they received a phone call from a resident of the Sweetwater subdivision, skiers. Up the canyon, in the Park City area, are two reporting that she had spotted a large wildof the country’s top five ski resorts. Deer Val- cat (perhaps cougar) in an open space area ley is unquestionably the most luxurious ski south of her home on Canary Way. The general belief by local residents that the resort in Utah, and is consistently voted #1 in the areas of dining and other amenities. It animal spotted was a cougar, in the days folis home to the world-famous Stein Erickson lowing, became “downgraded” to the belief Lodge. Park City Resort (celebrating its 50th that the animal was a bobcat. But what was the real identity of this elusive wildcat? anniversary this year) and Canyons Resort The resident had called local law authoriare world-class as well, and are also consistently voted among the nation’s top ski areas ties, but was advised to call DWR (Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources), who handle each year. And the fact that Park City hosts matters regarding animals. According to the world-famous Sundance Film Festival Linda Peterson of Eagle Mountain City, the each winter, attracting celebrities and world DWR require a report from a direct witness attention, keeps this group of ski resorts in (not second- or third-hand information) the limelight. before they will send someone out. And let’s not forget Sundance Ski Resort The DWR sent out personnel who included, (south, down the canyon toward Provo and BYU), which is owned by the founder of the Covy Jones (Regional Wildlife Manager/ north-central Utah) as well as Steve Gray, Sundance institute that runs the Sundance whom we interviewed. According to Steve Film festival. This little ski resort (on the Gray, the identity of the animal has not been backside of Timpanogos Mountain) has officially determined. Gray said that the been charming locals and visitors since its purchase and development by the legendary tracks were difficult to follow in the snow, but he explains that the tracks were not very actor and co-star of Butch Cassidy and the big and were not likely made by an animal as Sundance Kid, Robert Redford, with the inlarge as a cougar. tention of creating a place of beauty, nature, Despite the real or imagined danger, it’s imculture, and community. portant that residents now have the Continued on page 2>
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opportunity to be prepared should an actual cougar or bobcat take a stroll down a neighborhood street. Scott Root of the DWR division in Springville recommends that residents go onto their website (wildlife.Utah. gov) and search for “cougar safety.” In general, says Root, it’s important when encountering a wild animal to keep your distance and not to run. He says the most important thing is to call the DWR (or call local law enforcement who will contact DWR) and then call your neighbors to warn them to stay inside. Gray says, “Even though it is doubtful that the animal was a cougar or bobcat, it is not uncommon for cougars or other wildlife to be found out in remote areas like Eagle Mountain City Center. We usually find them in the surrounding areas or near the mountains. It is rare that we actually find them in the subdivisions.” Gray explains that cougars are nocturnal animals and they tend to want to hide from people. He says that if they ended up in the subdivisions, they would likely hide under cars and in garages and places like that. “Many times, domestic animals, like larger dogs or feral cats (domesticated cats that have returned to the wild and that can be quite large), can be mistaken for more dangerous cats—or even bears (in the case of some larger dogs). According to Linda Peterson, no further sightings have been reported. DWR can be contacted at 801-491-5678.
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January 24 - February 6, 2015
David John Ward 1963 ~ 2015
On the evening of January 13, 2015, our loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, David John Ward, 51, passed away peacefully from complications due to leukemia, surrounded by close family. Dave was born to Kenneth Ward and Betty Dodd. Dave served in the Japan Nagoya LDS mission and continued his service to the church throughout his life. He served in the Utah National Guard and, after returning home from his mission, served as a translator for the linguistics division. Dave loved to spend time with the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Wendy. They were married and sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City LDS temple
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in 1985. He enjoyed family vacations, playing games with his daughters, and staying always busy and active. Dave found so much joy in being a grandpa, carving out as much time as possible to spend with Owen. Dave was a kind, generous, hard-working man and will be greatly missed by many. David is survived by his wife, Wendy; daughters, Ashley (Tyler) Spurlock, Whitney (McLean) Carpenter, Kennedee Ward; father, Kenneth Ward; siblings, Ruth Caldwell, Joe Ward, Terri Judd; and grandchild, Owen Carpenter. His mother, Betty Dodd, and brother, Kenneth Mark Ward, preceded David in death. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at IHC. You served a great man. Funeral services Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 11:00 am at the Highland East LDS Stake Center Chapel, 4679 West 11000 North, Highland, Utah. Family and friends may call Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah. Interment will take place in the Highland City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com The Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce and The Crossroads Journal: We would like to send our condolences to the Ward family and those who knew David Ward. We are so sorry for your loss. Dave was a distinguished business leader in our community. He will be greatly missed.
Sunlight Deficiency By Ernest Severn, DO
It is nice to see the days getting longer again now that we are past the winter solstice. As a doctor, I often think of the harm of too much sun exposure, but it is vital to remember that deficiency of sunlight is even worse. Overexposure to sun can raise the risk of skin cancer and premature aging of the skin, but sunlight deficiency can raise the risk of prostate cancer, heart attack, stroke, depression, osteoporosis, and can even cause poorer cancer survival of prostate, breast, and other cancer patients. It is interesting to note that our vitamin D level is not the only thing affected by sunlight deficiency. Sunlight also has direct effects on the immune system and modulation of other hormones such as melatonin, calcitonin, and melanocyte-stimulating hormone. In addition, there are most likely many other mechanisms we have not yet discovered that are involved with sunlight and our health. In fact, there are several diseases that have been treated with sun, or “heliotherapy”. As a result, the best way to make sure we are avoiding the ill effects of sunlight deficiency is to make sure we get enough sunlight. Normally, we should be getting about 90% of our vitamin D through the effects of the sun on our skin and 10% from our diet.
Whether a person is eating the typical western diet or is a vegetarian it is near impossible to get enough through diet alone. As a result, those of us that are not getting enough sunlight are at risk of vitamin D deficiency. Trying to make up for this deficit through supplements is problematic at best. Studies have shown benefits for only a small percentage of those taking supplements. Unfortunately, several studies have also shown increased risk for other conditions like heart disease, kidney stones, and cancer when taking vitamin D supplements. The bottom line is that it’s best to get plenty of sunlight while at the same time we avoid an excess. Luckily, the amount of sunlight we need to avoid deficiency is not hard to get. To learn more about this interesting subject see the article by Dr. John McDougall in the following link: https://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2007nl/sep/vd.htm Ernest Severn, DO Family Medicine Zenith Family Health, Saratoga Springs http://zfhealth.net/
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Book Launch at Eagle Mountain City Hall Still the “Greatest Snow on Earth” By Michael D. Young
For many years, Utah has enjoyed an active community of authors, several of whom create their literary masterpieces in our own neighborhood. A trio of local authors teamed up on Saturday, January 17th at the Eagle Mountain Library to introduce their new releases to the community. Each of the three authors, published by the local publisher, Trifecta Books, presented a recent release. Jacyln Weist introduced her readers to her new novel, “Endless”, which is a modern-day Cinderella story. She is also the author of several other novels, including “Stolen Luck” and “Twist of Luck”. Originally from Idaho, she is the mother of six children, who all cheer her on with her writing. “Endless” is available on both Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. To learn more about Jacyln, visit her online at http://www. jaclynweist.blogspot.com/ or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jaclynweistauthor. Shari Bird shared her book, “Free Bread Girl”, a contemporary teen novel. This is her first novel, and she says when she is not
writing, she’s teaching others to write their letters as a first grade teacher. “Free Bread Girl” is available on both Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. To learn more about Shari, please visit her Facebook page at Free Bread Girl by Shari Bird RELEASE PARTY Michael Young talked to his readers about “Paladin Pawn”, the first book in a new fantasy series for middle grade readers. He is also the author of the books in the “Canticle Kingdom” and “The Last Archangel” series. When not writing or spending time with his family, Michael likes to take part in local theater productions and sing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. To learn more about Michael, visit his website at www. writermike.com or find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/authormichaelyoung. “Paladin Pawn” is available on both Amazon. com and BarnesandNoble.com. One lucky visitor won a raffle for a free copy of every book that Trifecta Books will publish this year. To keep up with Trifecta Books, visit them online at www.trifectabooks.com.
Of the many smaller, less nationally-known ski resorts in Utah, there is Beaver Mountain and Cherry Peak (Utah’s newest ski resort) in Logan, Eagle Point in Beaver, and Nordic Valley in Eden. The latter resort offers one of the most affordable skiing venues in the west, caters to beginner and intermediate skiers, as well as families, and claims to be one of the best places in Utah for night skiing. (Nordic Valley was the original name for the resort; its second owners renamed it to Wolf Mountain; now, its third owners have gone back to the original name.) Finally, Brian Head Ski Resort, in the Dixie National Forest of southern Utah (the State’s highest elevation resort), is another resort celebrating its 50th year of operation, and serves local residents of Cedar City and St. George, as well as the regular tourist trade from Mesquite and Las Vegas. What’s new and on the horizon for the Utah ski industry? Well, despite the prediction by some of the so-called global warming experts that skiing in Utah might soon be coming to an end, others are a little more
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optimistic about future Utah winters. Case in point, Vail Resorts, Inc. announced just a month ago, in early December, that they are investing $50 million into both Park City and Canyons resorts. This summer they will be building a high-speed gondola lift that will connect the two resorts, creating one of the largest ski resorts in the country. The plan is to open it for the 2015-16 season. Also, they will be making many other improvements that include upgrades to other ski lifts, the upgrading of two of their restaurants, and the building of a new restaurant. They will also be improving snowmaking. According to Brady McCombs (Associated Press), the new gondola will seat eight people and take about 9 minutes to get from the Silverlode lift at Park City Mountain Resort to the Flatiron lift at Canyons. McCombs was also told by Vail officials that the new gondola will include a stop-off point midway at Pine Cone Ridge, where skiers will be able to access two new trails down the mountain.
Miss Saratoga Springs Pageant 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. A parent meeting will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the city offices. Applications can be turned into the city receptionist anytime before January 22 or at the parent meeting as well. For questions regarding the pageant please contact the Assistant Civic Events Coordinator, Darcey Williams at (801) 822-1159.
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Lehi City Adopts New Logo and Style Guide The Lehi City Council adopted a new logo and style guide at its January 13th meeting. The new logo, which features a cityscape design representing several of the city’s most prominent buildings, is intended to celebrate Lehi’s past while representing Lehi as a vibrant, growing community. Lehi hired Jibe Media, based in Salt Lake City, to design the new logo. The design process included a city-wide survey and focus groups to determine residents’ views regarding the identity of the city, several initial design iterations, and several color choices that ultimately resulted in a final selection by the city council. In addition to a new logo, the style guide includes several new design elements that will be implemented throughout the city. These elements include department-specific logos for the police and fire departments, as well as the recreation division. They also include
new patches for the police and fire departments, as well as new wraps for police and fire vehicles. The new logo and design elements will be implemented over the coming months. Jibe Media worked closely with city staff to complete the new design. City Administrator Derek Todd is excited about the outcome, “It is great to have this project completed. Jibe Media was great to work with, and we all worked very hard to make sure that we came out with a design that makes the community proud. I can’t wait to begin implementing the new design throughout the city.” To view the complete style guide, visit http://www.lehi-ut.gov/government/administration-finance/documents and click on the “Lehi City Brand Usage & Style Guide” link.
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Budgeting Tips Worth More than You Paid for Them By Danielle’ Dimond
January is the unofficial month of organization! So, how can organizing work for your family’s budget? It’s a simple matter of knowing what you’ve got, so you don’t buy what you don’t need. Pantries and food storage areas are breeding grounds for pile-ups, messes, and hiding places. Ever found a can of soup in your pantry that expired 2 years ago? Just between you and me (and the printing press), I have! That can had been sitting there for ages, hiding behind the other cans of soup I had purchased, because I thought I’d run out. Cleaning and organizing ensures that every-
thing is where it should be and easily found, therefore ensures that you won’t buy too much of something you already have and don’t need, which therefore ensures that you save money in the end!
How Not to be Swindled by Phishing Scams By Michael D. Young
They clog up your inbox, fill up your newsfeed, even arrive in texts. Offers that look official, but sound too good to be true. They promise a free $50 gift card, a huge coupon, or even free merchandise. The problem is, these offers are not just too good to be true, they can also be dangerous. Phishing scams involve offers that look official, even using company logos, fonts, and graphics to seem like the real thing. When you click on their offer, it will often lead you to a place to fill out information, requesting things like your credit card number, your address, or even your social security number. It will insist that these things are necessary for you to win the prize. With the information, the people behind the scam can attempt to steal your identity or use your credit card fraudulently. Instead of ending up with a prize, you can end up with a mess. In order to stay safe from phishing scams, keep the following tips in mind: -Don’t trust an email just because it looks official. It is very easy to copy and paste logo graphics into an email. If you spot something that looks official, but slightly off, you might be looking at a phishing scam. - If you receive a suspicious email or text, look at the email address from which is comes. The email might claim to be from
Microsoft, but the email address has a slight misspelling such as claims@micrasoft.com or use the name in the first part of the email such as Microsoft1@email.com. -Real businesses will never ask for your credit card number, banking information or social security number on a survey. They may ask for a name or email, but make sure there is also a link to a privacy policy with it. -Real businesses cannot afford to give out large rewards for answering a few questions. Legitimate surveys will have smaller rewards or let you enter a drawing. If the reward seems too large, it might just be a phishing scam. Nothing is worth having your identity stolen or your credit card compromised. When in doubt, delete it. Source: Utah Better Business Bureau
Polar Plunge “Freezin’ for a Reason”
Saturday, February 7, 2015 Support Special Olympics Utah Register at www.sout.org and support Special Olympic Athletes in Utah. Sponsored by the Saratoga Springs, Lehi Police Departments and the Utah County Sheriff ’s Office.
Is Buying or Investing part of your 2015 Plans? By Daryl Petersen
According to a recent article in the New York Times, home ownership is a top way to build wealth. Housing demand, property ownership and low interest rates have contributed greatly to this concept. I am frequently asked by many about how difficult it is to y purchase a home. Where should you start? The first place to start is to consult with a real estate agent who can help you plan and has access to a team of professionals that will support that plan. Team members include loan officers, credit repair specialists, building contractors, title companies, etc. For example, a good lender can help you understand and select one of numerous loan programs that fit your
specific needs and goals. Once the financial part of the process is in place, the fun begins! Plans are now made for finding a property that fits your needs. A good agent will not only understand the market, but gets to know you personally. There is a lot of excitement finding that perfect home, and a good agent will keep the process as stress-free as possible. One of the most rewarding aspects of being a realtor is gaining that personal relationship with clients and in many cases, finding friends for life. Have a question? Drop me a line! If I answer it in a future article, I will send a gift card. Daryl Petersen, 801-706-9051, dprealestateut@gmail.com
Preparing Your Own Taxes By Kory Farrer
More than 50% of the 2012 tax returns filed in the distribution area of the Crossroads Journal were accepted by the IRS as self-prepared (IRS provided statistics). Across the U.S. from February to April 15th, taxpayers are scrambling to fill out their forms and get them in the mail before the deadline. e-Filing has helped the post office lines tremendously, but there are always those who argue that if it’s not due until April 15th, “they” won’t get it any sooner! You may think that as a tax professional, my opinion would be that every tax return should be prepared professionally. The truth is that many returns can be self-prepared. The IRS agrees and has set up many different ways to have your return prepared for free through volunteer VITA sites, and even a dial-in touch tone system that allows you to punch in the amounts on your W-2 from your cellphone keypad. The fact is that there is nothing a tax preparer can do for you that you can’t do for yourself. There are many self-preparers that enjoy reading up on the latest laws, credits, deductions and forms - considering it a semi-hobby. Other taxpayers would rather spend their time engaged in other activities and find it worth their time and peace of mind to have it professionally done. Likewise, some enjoy changing their own car oil, and others are capable, but let the professionals do it anyway. There are a lot of tax preparation software and websites that help in educating self-preparers on the tax law changes and step you through the preparation process. Don’t ever
think that the “free” system won’t end up charging something for the state return, e-filing, phone support, audit protection, or storage/retrieval. They will probably let you know what the charge is after you have spent hours entering your data. My experience has shown that even the “free” software will probably end up costing $30-50 to use. Be careful not to misinterpret the tax prep software guarantees. They guarantee that if you put the numbers in right, they will do the rest accurately. You are still responsible for any penalties if you didn’t understand the question and entered the wrong answer. Also, be very careful of advice given by well-intentioned friends or relatives that “have always” done this or that, and IRS hasn’t said anything for years. Such logic is much like saying that I have never been ticketed for running stop signs – therefore it’s legal. In fact, with the IRS – when caught they can go back and retroactively “ticket” you for the last 3 times you didn’t stop at the sign (or possibly more). It all comes down to how comfortable you are with preparing your own tax return, and what you think you are saving. As I said before, there are many returns that can be self-prepared because the learning is short and uncomplicated. Once you begin to have questions, want to strategize or just want the confidence that all the questions are answered correctly, it doesn’t take long before a hiring a professional makes sense. Kory Farrer, EA – Owner of Farrer and Associates, LLC Saratoga Springs, UT. www.farrerandassociates.com
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January 6, 2015 EM City Council Meeting By Matthew Gary Milam
On January 6th, the first Eagle Mountain City Council meeting of 2015 got off to a start by immediately continuing the hot topic of the Utah State Prison Relocation. The other topic discussed, of the two main topics of this month’s meeting, was the Harmony development and it’s HOA. Also, many other interesting items and announcements rounded out a very productive City Council meeting. Regarding the Prison Relocation, Mayor Pengra noted that, at last month’s special City Council meeting, funds were approved to fight the proposed relocation of the State Prison to Eagle Mountain. At tonight’s meeting a plan was to be proposed for spending that money. Public comments regarding the Prison Relocation included Marianne Smith who asked for the latest information. Mayor Pengra stated that the Prison Relocation Commission has reduced the sites being
considered to three, one of which is Eagle Mountain. The City Council passed a resolution at a special meeting last month, providing $50,000 from the budget for a lobbyist. Since then, the mayor and council have decided that the mayor will be able to present the city’s position as well as a lobbyist. Pengra says that if it becomes clear that the Commission understands the city’s position and moves ahead anyway, it may be time to hire a lobbyist. He and his staff will make a presentation to the Prison Relocation Committee and invite them to visit the site. Mayor Pengra has consulted with outside legal counsel to get preliminary information on what legal defenses the city would have and what strategy the city might be able to use. Mayor Pengra said that when a meeting is scheduled, he will let residents know about it. Charles Carlisle was at the December 22nd Prison Relocation Commission meeting. He stated that he is very angry at the state
SS City Council Notes January 7, 2015
Jennifer Klingonsmith The city council meeting began at 7 pm. Those present included Mayor Jim Miller, Michael McOmber, Stephen Wilden, Shellie Baertsch, Bud Poduska, Rebecca Call, and city staff. Update from the Literacy Center Program. Literacy Coordinator Anna-Lisa Christensen reported that demand for its services remains high. She explained that the center accepts 30 students each eight-week session, and that sessions fill quickly and always have waiting lists. The program focuses on student confidence, fluency and spelling. It also makes use of Lexia Core software, which the students can access for free at home as well as within the Literacy Center. Christensen went on to say that the program has helped over 800 students and that she was in the process of creating a portfolio of the center’s success so that she could apply for grants. In the future, she saw a need for expanded facilities but noted that, for now, the library space was adequate. Councilman Michael McOmber praised his sister for designing the literacy program materials (she is an elementary teacher at Thunder Ridge). He also encouraged Christensen to us local and social media to seek out private donations and to reach out to potential volunteer tutors. Policy Items Consent Calendar Two items were removed from the consent calendar and it was unanimously approved. Public Hearing: Possible approval of the Legacy Farms Master Development Agreement and Village Plans 2, 3, 4 and 5, located at 400 South and Redwood Road, DR Horton, applicant. City staff reported that this development
was part of a district area plan, which when complete, could include 16,000 residential units. Legacy Farms contained 182 acres of that land and could have a maximum of 1,000 units. The land sites just north of the Saratoga Springs Development (SSD). Legacy Farms would contain a mix of different housing types, including single-family homes, cottage homes, twin homes, and townhomes. It would also contain a small amount of commercial. The single-family homes would sit on 6,000 to 10,000 square foot lots. A few nearby residents spoke at Legacy Farms’ public hearing. They expressed concern about the safety of the Tickville Wash drainage area, noting that the developer’s plans for this drainage area had yet to be approved by FEMA (as is currently a flood plain). Councilman Bud Poduska stated that the Daybreak development in South Jordan illustrates that mixed-housing works. He went on to say that some in the community would like the entire area to be single-family homes, but he thought that the time was past when average families could afford single-family homes. This is a high-quality development, Poduska concluded. Councilwoman Rebecca Call ensured residents that the Tickville Wash drainage area would meet public safety requirements. She did express concern over the density of the project. When reading through the proposed lot sizes, she noted that within acreage ranges, “typical lots” were always on the small side. So where plans described 8,000 square foot lots, they averaged 7,000 square feet; 6,000 square foot lots averaged 5,000 square feet, and so on. She was frustrated that developers continually pushed the
government and is concerned about the negative effects on the city. He’s angry about Sen. Mark Madsen not representing his
constituents. Senator Madsen is legal counsel for John Walden, the landowner who offered his land for the prison relocation.
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. boundaries. “If the plans say ’10,000 square foot lots’, they should be 10,000 square foot lots,” Call surmised. She stated that she didn’t mind developers wanting to make money, but numbers should be accurate. McOmber noted that the Alpine School District (ASD) was considering changing the orientation of a school in the Legacy Farms development. He was frustrated, as changing the orientation from south-facing to west-facing would change traffic patterns and neighborhood layout. He encouraged the applicant to work with ASD and keep the school south-facing. McOmber thanked the applicant for keeping the project density low (the applicant had density rights of up to 1,800 units, they intend to build less than 1,000). The project could have been much worse, he concluded. He noted that the density rights were inherited from a water rights agreement the city entered into a few years ago. Councilwoman Shellie Baertsch recommended the applicant know, with surety, the school’s orientation before proceeding in the development process. She, too, thought the school would impact the traffic plan and the general layout of the neighborhood. She urged caution in proceeding too quickly, reminding other city council members of the rushed approval of traffic plan changes last year that, in hindsight, should not have been approved. Baertsch expressed disappointment in what she saw as broken promises on the part of the applicant. She reminded them that when Village 1 was approved, the City Council was given assurances that it would be well underway before other village plans were approved, so that the council could see how the project would play out. The applicant now sought approval for additional village plans when ground had yet to be broken on
the first. She concluded by reminding the applicant that density rights had been granted and that the council would really like to see part of the project before additional approvals are granted. The applicant stated that complications with the Tickville Wash had delayed the construction of Village 1. The FEMA approval process is long. She stated that the City Council could still approve or deny preliminary plat plans when submitted. Poduska disagreed with Baertsch. He thought the applicant had done enough to try to move things along. While he appreciated the thoroughness of other council members, he believed that there were enough layers of protection for the City Council to approve the Village Plans and move forward. Call asked staff to remember that the city encourages developers to have commercial areas take the place of residential units in some developments. We do this to make projects less dense, she said, but we do not add commercial areas and then take that density and put it elsewhere. Call went on to say that the density of the project gave her heartburn, but that it was better than the applicant walking away, giving rights to 1,800 units to someone else and start the project over again. The applicant had previously explained that she needed Village Plan approval that night, or a final agreement to purchase the land would not be able to happen. The applicant stated that in that case, her company could walk away from Legacy Farms altogether. With that, the City Council voted to approve the Legacy Farms Village Plans 2, 3, 4, and 5 and the Master Development agreement. The motions passed, with Baertsch opposing. The meeting then entered into closed session.
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December 2 - Eagle Mountain City Council Meeting By Matthew Gary Milam
During the final City Council meeting of the year many items were discussed and dealt with, closing a very eventful year for Eagle Mountain City business. A motion was passed with a unanimous vote to approve the Dispatch Building Agreement between Eagle Mountain City and the Utah County Dispatch Special Service District. Each entity will pay a proportionate share of the cost, based on the call volume from each city in the district. Mayor Pengra feels the agreement is a good idea because it has been revised from a very expensive to a much less expensive plan. Because the volume of dispatch calls has increased, it is necessary to build a new building to house dispatching equipment and personnel. Each government entity that is a member of the district will share in the construction costs. The building will be located in Spanish Fork. A motion was passed to amend Resolution R-15-2008 to establish a specific military service member utility service abatement. The resolution amendment was passed with a vote of 3:2, with Donna Burnham and Ryan Ireland voting no. The proposed resolution amends the terms of the Military Utility Abatement Program. Mayor Pengra noted that the current abatement program has cost the city an average of $250,000 per year, which isn’t sustainable, especially in light of the sale of the electric and gas utilities. The program is designed to show appreciation to the families of military personnel who are deployed out of state or out of the country for sixty days or more. Councilmember Burnham expressed her support of those who serve in the Armed Forces. She didn’t want her vote on the utility abatement to give the impression that she didn’t support them. She feels that voluntary assistance is a better way to give support to them. Councilmember Ireland echoed Councilmember Burnham’s comments. A motion passed with a vote of 4:1 (Adam Bradley voting no) to deny a development agreement for the Harmony Preliminary Plat and request that the developers meet with staff and work out issues with the project. The Harmony Preliminary Plat is a 772-acre project located southwest of the Overland Trails subdivision near the intersection of Pony Express Parkway and Bobby Wren Blvd. The project contains 2,535 single-family lots, 92 acres of future multi-family property, 27 acres of commercial land, 36 acres of improved open space, six church sites, and a junior high school site. The developer expects it to be a 25-year project. During the public comments, Tiffany Ulmer stated that the proposed Harmony Preliminary Plat doesn’t show any elementary school sites. She felt they’ll be needed. She said that John Walden, the developer, is offering a piece of his land to the State for the prison relocation. She would like to find a way to inform buyers of the possible prison nearby, so they won’t buy lots without realizing the value could go down. Tobin Gardner reported a prison relocation committee hearing for December 2. He invited everyone to attend the meeting at the State Capitol building. Motions were passed to appoint John Linton, Matthew Everett and Daniel Boles to the Planning Commission for three-year terms, and to appoint Steve Conger and Tonette Roberts to the Cemetery Board for four-year terms. The vote was 3:2 with Donna Burnham and Adam Bradley voting no. A motion was passed with a unanimous vote to approve an amendment to an impact fee reimbursement agreement with
Twelve Horse Ranch, LLC and authorize the mayor to sign the contract. Twelve Horse Ranch, LLC is in the process of developing a portion of the Ranches Parkway Extension Project. The original reimbursement agreement was for a water line. This revised agreement includes roadway improvement costs in the amount of $30,392.85. The costs will be collected through impact fees. Mayor Pengra announced a meeting (held December 3) regarding the Utah State Medicaid plan. Mayor Pengra said he was opposed to the State Prison possibly being relocated to Eagle Mountain. He feels that it won’t fit with the community’s growth and would create negative impacts to the city. During the mayor’s business items, Councilmember Steinkopf wished everyone a safe and happy holiday. He appreciated Linda Peterson organizing the welcome home processions for returning service members. Councilmember Westmoreland wished everyone a Merry Christmas and encouraged them to be safe. Councilmember Bradley appreciated his fellow councilmembers’ comments and opinions. He felt that it’s important for the public to understand that the City Council’s job is to protect the current and future condition of the city. He was grateful that staff and the City Council can keep that as a priority. He said he has enjoyed his first year on the council. He encouraged residents to be involved in any manner. Mayor Pengra wished everyone happy holidays. The following information items and events were discussed. Deck the Halls Tree Lighting was held Friday, December 5 at City Hall. Attendees were able to visit and take photos with Santa and enjoy free refreshments; winners of the essay and gingerbread house contests were to be announced. Santa Claus was on a city fire truck with Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 6, making his annual visit to Eagle Mountain neighborhoods and throwing candy to kids. The fire trucks blasted their sirens and children were encouraged to stay on sidewalks and safely proceed to the closest area to greet the trucks and not enter the street. There was a post on the city Facebook page for residents to comment with Santa sightings and locations. The Eagle Mountain Arts Alliance, in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Arts Council, held a performance of Handel’s Messiah on Monday, December 8 at Westlake High School, with an encore performance on Sunday, December 21 at the LDS Stake Center on Ira Hodges Parkway in City Center.
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The 2015 Legislative Session starts next centage-of-inmages-in-utah-state-prisonweek on Monday, January 26th and consystem-based-on-county tinues for 45 days and ends at midnight on http://davidlifferth.ning.com/profiles/ Thursday, March 12th. Included here are blogs/survcey-results-of-constitutents-surtips and useful information on how you can vey-of-additional-prison be an active participant in the legislative http://davidlifferth.ning.com/profiles/blogs/ process. prison-relocaiton-13-background-informaI invite you to come and spend a day with tion me at the Capitol during the Legislative My mobile phone number is 801-358-914. Session. I can take you with me to ComCall me or text me if you have questions or mittee meetings, Caucus meetings (space want to tell me how you feel about proand subject permitting), and sit with me on posed legislation. As a voter in Legislative the Floor of the House to watch the gears of District 2, when you contact me by email at government in action. It is fascinating and it DLifferth@LE.Utah.Gov or Dave_Lifferth@ will let you have a front row seat to the legis- yahoo.com, use the code “LD2” at the belative process and history in the making. ginning of the subject. You can also include This has been a huge success for many from that code “LD2” in text messages that you my district who have done this in the past send to me at 801-358-9124. By using the 2 years. I have probably had more of my vot- Code “LD2” in the subject line, I have a rule ers to visit with me than the rest of the legis- in Microsoft Outlook that notifies me of lature combined. I enjoy giving these behind the arrival of your email. I may not be able the scenes tours of the “People’s House”. It to respond immediately to a call or email, is best to let me know in advance when you but I will get back to you as quickly as my plan to attend so that I can expect you. Send schedule will allow. me a text message when you arrive at the Here is an updated email and blog that I Capitol and either I, or my intern, will meet have sent out to voters Legislative District you and bring you to the meetings. 2 for the past 2 years to help them be more This past Saturday, we got the tragic news involved in the legislative process: http:// of the passing of former Speaker Becky davidlifferth.ning.com/profiles/blogs/ Lockhart. She died from an aggressive how-to-manage-your-legislator-2015. disease that took her from us much too I will continue to send out weekly surveys soon. Speaker Lockhart was very kind and and blogs and emails about the progress at supportive throughout communities in the legislature. The real-time surveys that I northwest Utah County. She was our friend do have a big impact on the legislative proand we owe her gratitude for many aspects cess and I cite them frequently in committee of local government, from transportation, meetings. Thank you in advance for your education, local control, and many things contribution and participation. too numerous to mention. Our prayers and Thanks, thoughts are with her husband, Stan and the Rep. Dave Lifferth Lockhart family. 801.358.9124 This has been a busier than usual build-up Utah State Legislature to the session due to the prospect of a prison House District #2 – Saratoga Springs and being located in our area. I have tried to Eagle Mountain push as much information as I can to those Utah State Republican SCC that are interested. Here are links to my rewww.DavidLifferth.com cent blogs with info about the Prison Relocation: Publisher’s Note: The Crossroads Jounal is a place for local news and stories. If you have http://davidlifferth.ning. something to share we would like to hear about it com/profiles/blogs/priswendy@thecrossroadsjournal.com on-relocation-update-15 wwwthecrossroadsjournal.com http://davidlifferth.ning. com/profiles/blogs/per-
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Youth Tackle Football By John Strongo
Porter Rockwell Eagle Scouts Jonathan E. Rea VI Saratoga Springs - Christmas stocking project for the Four of Hearts Foundtion Grayson K. Schmalz Saratoga Springs - Easter baskets for Primary Children’s Hospital Ethan S K Akena Put up wall pockets in classrooms with Crisis Response instructions K. Brayden H. Bailey Blood drive for the American Red Cross Ethan C.Miller 100 rescue pack gifts for children rescued for Operation Underground Railroad
When it comes to youth tackle football, within the Westlake High School, there are several choices. Youth tackle football has been available to youth located west of Utah Lake for the past several decades. The Westlake Ute Conference District competes against 35 other high school districts throughout the Wasatch Front. The Ute Conference was established in 1966 and serves over 7,000 youth. Our community has a wonderful opportunity to compete in this nationally recognized youth football conference and compete against some of the best football programs in the state. This past year, the Westlake Thunder Youth Football Ute Conference District was proud to have five of seven teams make it to the playoffs. Our 3rd/4th grade team, 5th grade, 6th grade and 2 eighth grade teams all had very competitive games, with three teams going to the championship game. Our eighth grade teams were successful in winning the championships! Our “A” team competed against Skyline, in what turned out to be a battle up to the last possession, winning 13 to 7. The “B” team beat out Bountiful for their championship, in a 21-15 victory. Both teams practiced together all season long and were prepared for the competition they faced. For the honorable mentions, the fourth grade team lost the championship in the last seconds of the game after holding off the
Juan Diego Soaring Eagles the entire game. And our fifth and sixth grade teams were defeated after going into overtime in their semifinals games. Westlake Youth Football – Ute Conference is working hard to build a winning tradition in our community. The program focuses on training coaches to be the best they can be to help provide positive, life-enriching experiences for our youth, on and off the field. The program was modeled after other highly successful youth programs in the nation and are working closely with the high school to ensure that they are providing our community with the best and safest youth football experience possible. We invite the community to investigate our program and learn what the Ute Conference is all about. Next year we have many teams that will be in the hunt for the championship trophy. Come be a part of our championship teams!
Two Utah County Children Diagnosed with Measles By Michael D Young
Earlier this month, two Utah County children were diagnosed with the measles. They had been vacationing with their family at Disneyland and had contracted the disease there. Thankfully, since their return and diagnosis, no additional cases have been reported, but some people are still under observation. Measles has an infectious period of 28-days and a person can be infected with it for a while before showing any symptoms. This means that people who have been infected will feel fine for a while, and will continue with their usual routine. Health officials recommend watching those who might have been exposed, for at least two weeks, for symptoms. These include fever, watery eyes, and a rash, which spreads out all over the body. The virus that causes measles can be spread through the air, especially through coughs and sneezes. The disease is so contagious that most unvaccinated people who come in contact with it will be infected. Because measles can be fatal in some cases,
especially in the elderly, pregnant women, and the very young, health officials urge everyone to receive the measles vaccination. It is important to realize, however, that no vaccine is 100% effective. It vastly reduces the likelihood of becoming infected, and can reduce the severity if a person is infected. To obtain the best protection possible, a person should have two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Those wishing to see if they have been to a place where the infected people have been can check by going to https://elr.health. utah.gov/measles/. If you suspect someone has been exposed or someone is exhibiting symptoms, you can call the Utah Poison Control Center at 1-800-456-7707, which is screening people. Those exposed to the virus who have not been fully vaccinated will be asked to quarantine themselves in their homes for three weeks until the infectious period has passed. If you suspect you have the measles, call ahead to a hospital or clinic before going in so that the facility can take the necessary safety precautions.
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EagleBots Advance to State By Tamara Moultrie
On January 3rd ten local homeschool students of the EagleBots Lego Robotics team competed in the First Lego League (FLL) Qualifying Event at Thanksgiving Point. The team spent over 16 weeks designing an invention and programming a Lego EV3 robot to complete missions on the FLL World Class Challenge field. The EagleBots, hailing from Eagle Mountain, were one of four out of seventeen teams that earned a spot in the upcoming state tournament. They took first place in the Robot Races and received an award for the Best Robot Design. Team members Alex Phillips, Audrey Moultrie, Emma Moultrie, Ciara Abbott, Regan Abbott, Jacob Abbott, Peter Martin, Andrew Martin, Sarah Martin, and Alex Martin logged over 50 hours working on their invention and robot. “I enjoyed making the robot do the missions as we prepared for the competition. I liked competing. I was glad we won because now we have more time to do more missions!” said Peter Martin. The EagleBots are excited to compete at the University of Utah on January 31st and hope to show everyone that excellence can be achieved through hard work.
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By Sterling Parker
During the last two weeks the boys basketball team has won several games. The boys are more consistent in their shooting from the field and the free throw line. As their shooting percent increases the team plays with more confidence. This Friday the boys are at Layton Christian Academy in Layton. Coach Ma said, “LCA is probably the top team in 2A.” He also states, “We will see how good we are after Friday.” Coach Ma thinks the boys are in the critical point of their league schedule and have no room for error. This year the boys team has 2 foreign exchange students, Pedro Barrello Fernandez from Spain and Yisthem Jia from China. A special thank you to our host families that not only host our student athletes, but nine other exchange students who attend Rockwell. The team and coaches appreciate the community support and like to remind that fans of up coiming games:
January 30 vs. Rowland Hall: JV at 5:30 Varsity @ 7pm. Feb 4 vs. Waterford: JV at 5:30 Varsity @ 7pm. “We need the support and enthusiasm of our great community. ” Good luck boys - Let’s Win! The Lady Marshals enjoyed a success and are improving each game. Their coaches appreciate the girls effort. Coach Gifford said, “We have to play hard and if we do, we will do great!”
Rockwell Rockettes Earn Competition Recognition By Candice Spivey
Rockwell Charter High School’s Drill Team recently competed at the Rocky Mountain Drill Team Invitational held on January 9, 2015. After a rough start to the year, the team was able to place in 2 of the 3 main categories in the 2A division. The Rockettes took 4th in the Military category and 5th in the Dance category. The team was very happy with their placements this last weekend, but more importantly the progress they have made as a team in just a few short weeks. Senior Alexis Orr also placed 5th in the individual Drill Down Competition. At the Bountiful Invitational which took place on Saturday, January 16th the team placed 4th across the board in all 3 dances and won 2 A sweepstakes award. The Rockettes hope to carry their momentum into their next competition at region competition on Tuesday, January 27th. Good Luck, Rockettes!
Band Receives Honors in Unforgettable Trip to Hawaii By Charlotte Ducos
The Westlake Marching Thunder Band, under the direction of Brek Mangelson and staff, recently returned from an unforgettable trip to Hawaii to march in the Pearl Harbor Day Parade on December 7, 2014. While there, the band toured several Pearl Harbor memorials, including a tour of the USS Arizona, a performance at the USS Missouri, and the exceptional honor of playing at a memorial service at the USS Utah for a survivor who served onboard on the day of the Pearl Harbor attack. During the memorial service, Navy divers placed
the serviceman’s ashes in their final resting place aboard the sunken USS Utah. This was a once in a lifetime honor and opportunity that the students, staff, and parents will never forget. The Thunder were also awarded as Grand Champions among participating marching bands following the Pearl Harbor Day parade--an unexpected, but well-earned honor. Band members also enjoyed a day at the Polynesian Cultural Center, the Dole Plantation, and a day of fun on the North Shore. Well done, Marching Thunder. You make us proud!
Local Dancer Kills it in Competitions By Candice Spivey
Sophomore Kyra Geertsen has been dominating the dance floor ever since she set foot in the studio 9 years ago. At age 7, Kyra began dancing locally at Ultimate Etc., under the direction of Misty Anderson and Candice Spivey. It wasn’t long before her teachers and parents recognized the natural talent and desire Kyra possessed. At just 7 years old Kyra was placed in her first solo competition in which she claimed the first, of what would soon be many, national championships. From that point forward, Kyra has been a force to be reckoned with. Kyra currently holds titles as a National Junior All-American winner, 3 Time All-American winner, Dance Spectacular Queen, and 8 Overall Championship titles. In the meantime, Kyra has also become an award-winning choreographer for herself, her studio and her school. In addition to her time spent at the dance studio, Kyra is currently also a member of the Westlake “Storm” Drill Team, under the direction of Kelli Knight. Kyra and her team have made their mark in the 5A division placing at almost every competition they have attended. And it’s no surprise; Kyra has once again taken the solo competition by the reigns. As a sophomore, Kyra recently competed at the Excalibur Classic Solo Drill Team Competition. Kyra won 1st place in the 5A Lyrical Division, but also won “Overall Judges Choice Award” for the entire competition. “An award that is not only an honor, but difficult to win, especially with so many veteran dancers and top-notch
schools,” said a local drill team coach. And just last week Kyra took 6th place overall in the 5A Lyrical Division at the Rocky Mountain Drill Team Solo competition held at Corner Canyon High School. This was the largest UHSAA solo competition held this year with over 19 dancers in her division and 117 soloists overall. Kyra is looking forward to her next adventure, which will be to compete in the Miss Drill Utah Competition held on February 12th & 13th. Kyra hopes to go on to dance as a BYU Cougarette and own her very own dance studio where she can continue to share her love and passion of dance with so many. The Westlake Storm will be competing again on Thursday, January 29th, at their region competition in hopes of advancing to State. The region competition will be held at Riverton High School and begins at 5:00 pm. Best wishes to the Storm!
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The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies By Danielle’ Dimond
In this Hobbit trilogy conclusion, Smaug’s wrath is unleashed on Laketwon and we follow Bilbo and the dwarves as the great battle between five armies unravels before us. Who will prevail? Who will fall asleep? First, let the jury note: I am a huge J.R.R Tolkien fan and a big Peter Jackson fan, which is why I was so puzzled by my almost complete boredom with this one! I can only handle so much battling! While
I didn’t time it, I’m fairly certain that half of this movie is comprised of one looong battle scene. While Legolas’ sweet maneuvers are fun to watch and there are some great Bilbo moments, there’s still 45 minutes of tedious banging, clanging, war crying and death. So, while I’m very glad I saw it, it’s unlikely I’ll ever be persuaded to watch it again. This is one that you will have to decide for yourself if you want to see this movie.
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Private violin lessons offered from my home in Saratoga Springs. 15+ years of teaching experience. $10 for 30 minute lesson or $15 for 45. Call Jamie at 719-210-0693 for info. You can also visit violinlessonsbyjamie.webs.com for info. FITNESS at In Motion Dance Studio. 3535 East Ranches Parkway ZUMBA,YOGA Evenings. CARDIO, TONING, WEIGHTS mornings $30 for 10 class pass. Mention ad $5 off. www.motiondancestudio.com 801.850.1497
DRUM LESSONS Fun, certified teacher, 42 years experience, positive influence, professional drummer & band leader, all ages/levels. Studio in Saratoga Springs, references available. Please call Ken Culmone 801-768-0708 or 801-367-2787. Beginning Oil Painting lessons offered from my home in Saratoga Springs 36 years experience using both linseed and water mixable oils $40 for weekly two hour sessions 8017664002 raykathybarrett@yahoo.com 1/15-3/15
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Shelly Way tutors ALL levels Elementary math to Pre-Calculus& College Algebra 7 years junior high math teacher Eagle Mountain resident FREE first session!! Contact Shelly 801-830-8704 21mathways@gmail.com GUITAR LESSONS All ages, all levels, all styles. Learn songs, chords, strumming, picking, notation, theory, song writing and MUCH more! Located in Meadow Ranches (by the new middle school) First lesson is FREE! Call Gill Taylor (801) 358-7148
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Dental Cleaning Patients Needed To help build her career and strengthen her skills, Hartley Lojik, a student dental hygienist at Fortis Dental Hygienist School , will be offering a low-cost cancer screening, full-mouth x-rays (including a panoramic film), a full-mouth cleaning, a re-mineralization treatment (fluoride) and a doctor’s exam. The doctor will then tell you if you need any work done and will give you a full treatment plan that you may take to your regular dentist or we can refer you to a dentist. The first appointment will be $25.00 for adults and teens. Follow up appointment are $15.00. Appointments for Children 13 and younger, are just $15.00. (this covers the cost of supplies.) This will take two appointments to be completed. Sealants will be $5.00 per tooth, up to $20.00, then no charge. A copy of your x-rays to take to your dentist can be provided in hard copy or they can be transmitted digitally for free. If you have any other questions, you can call/text (801) 747-9071. Fortis Dental Hygienist School is located at 3949 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Or go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4dadaf2da2fe3-dental
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evening for five weeks thereafter. This is a self-defense/empowerment class for women ages 13 and up. If you have a teen that would like to take this class, I highly encourage mom to take it with her. There is some adult content being discussed. I’ve had a lot of interest in this class so it will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. If interested, please email ahill@emcity.org. Make Home2 Suites the next destination for your group or meeting! Our hotel teams are ready to partner with you to plan, execute and wow at your next event. Not only will you find hotel meeting space facilities, but services and amenities that HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON LEHI/ THANKSGIVING POINT3051 West speak to your guests’ needs. From free Wi-Fi and audio-visual services to Club House Drive Lehi Utah 84043 USA TEL: +1-801-753-5430 delicious catering, we have everything you need for your day to run smoothly.
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Saratoga Springs Easter Chorus & Symphonic Orchestra will begin rehearsals for Lamb of God
Sunday evenings beginning Jan 18, 2015 from 6pm-7:30pm at 358 W Aspen Hills Blvd, Saratoga Springs, for Easter performances in March & April 2-3, 2015 at Westlake High. Details at Lamb-of-God.org. 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. If you like the beautiful melodies, powerful choirs and inspiring messages of Les Miserable and Handel’s Messiah, you will love Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God.
Mini Drill clinic!!! Rockwell Charter High School’s Drill Team is inviting all young girls from the ages of 3 to 10 to join us in a mini drill clinic. Our dancers will teach the children basic technique as well as a dance that they will perform at our year end review held on March 12, 2015 at 7 pm. Each dancer will be provided with snacks (on the Saturday practices) and will receive a TShirt! $35 per child Workshops will be held on: Saturday, February 28th from 9 am to 11 am Saturday, March 7th 9 am to 11 am Tuesday, March 11th 6:00 pm pm to 7:00 pm *All practices will be held at RCHS in the gym.*
Performance: Thursday, March 12th at 7:00 pm in the RCHS gym. -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐
Registration Form
Child’s Name ________________________________________________ Age ________________________ Shirt Size:
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Parent Contact: Name ____________________________________ Number _________________________________
Emergency Contact: ____________________________________________ Number ______________________________________ Please list any food allergies: _______________________________________________________________________________
Please return form and payment to RCHS at 3435 E Stonebridge Lane, Eagle Mtn. UT 84005 If you have any questions please call our school at 801-‐789-‐7625 or contact coach Candice Spivey at cspivey@rockwellhigh.net. WE HOPE YOU JOIN!!
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January 24 - February 6, 2015
The Crossroads Journal