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AF chief named Chief of the Year By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal
AMERICAN FORK — Police Chief Darren Falslev was recently named Police Chief of the Year (medium department) by the Utah Chiefs of Police Association. On May 8, at a city council meeting, Mayor Brad Frost again presented the chief with the plaque he had received from the police association. At that presentation, Frost read a letter where he highlighted Falslev's contributions and accomplishments. Falslev was sworn in as police chief on Aug 9, 2016. "Since that time, he has brought about an overwhelmingly positive transformation to our police department," Frost said. Falslev has emphasized data-driven policing, improved the department culture and morale and "leveraged existing resources to accomplish more than dept members thought possible," Frost said.
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Darren Falslev Photo: American Fork City The police chief also initiated the city's annual Night out Against Crime, set up both the "Community Partners in Policing" program and "Talk Shop with a Cop." He has also brought leadership training programs to the department and obtained $153,000 in grants, part of which he used to establish a new Volunteers in Police Service (VIPs) program. "We are grateful to Darren for instilling in the mayor and council the utmost confidence in him," Frost said. "As Darren puts it, 'We often see people at their worst, but we have made a commitment
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to always look beyond the problem and see the person.' This philosophy is why Chief Darren Falslev has had a transformative effect on our police department and community. It is no wonder the most recent community survey ranked 'feeling safe and secure' as the second-highest reason residents live in American Fork." Falslev has been with the American Fork Police Department Since March 1992. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2001, making him the city's longest-tenured senior commanding officer. He spent several years as part of the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force. Prior to that, he served as lieutenant division commander of investigations for the city. He was the department's public information officer from 2003 to 2008. Falslev holds a master's degree in public administration from Andrew Jackson University City Administrator David Bunker and Frost attended the original UCPA presentation of the award to Falslev.
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ALPINE • In response to concerns from the fire chief about the narrowness of the road, on May 22 the city council voted to restrict parking on Fort Canyon Road from Meadowlark Drive northward to where the 26-foot-wide road ends, and to allow permitted parking for events with parking only on the east side of the road. • Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day for July 4, 5 and 6. • Service will continue as usual for Pioneer Day and Labor Day. • A new handbell choir is starting up in the Alpine/ Highland area. Fifteen people are being sought to participate in the choir and they are seeking donations to cover the cost of the hand bells. Contact Paige Erickson at paige@ericksonfamily. com for more information. AMERICAN FORK • On May 8, the city council approved an extra $500 in funding to provide all third graders who attend school in American Fork, regardless of where they live and all third-grade level homeschoolers with a dictionary. • The Daughters of the Utah Pioneer Museum has begun its summer schedule. The museum is open 1-5 p.m. Mondays and Fridays and 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Museum tours are free.
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• The Utah State Firefighters' Association recently selected American Fork as the site of its 2019 convention. LEHI • Donald Gary Young, founder of Young Living which is headquartered in Lehi, died May 12 due to complications following a series of strokes. • San Luis Obispo camera accessories manufacturer Really Right Stuff is relocating to Lehi and bringing many of its employees with it, as they "can't afford to buy a home" in SLO, according to Cal Coast Times. CEO Joseph Johnson stated in a news release earlier this year that rising costs in California are driving his company out of the state. "Continually rising costs in California make it tough for a small business to compete in the global economy," Johnson said. "The business-friendly environment and low cost of living in Lehi, Utah made it a clear choice for us to best serve our customers and employees long-term," Johnson said. • The city will celebrate July 24, Pioneer Day, with its annual Foam Day. The event which will be held at the Lehi Sports Park, 2000 West 700 South, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. will include live music, vendor booths, bounce houses, food and more. The foam will be sprayed from 1 to 3 p.m. Afterward there will be free
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HIGHLAND • The city council has approved a resolution designating Canyon Oaks Park as a campground and has set a fee schedule for campground rentals. Rentals began June 1. • Auditions are being held for adult roles in "Blithe Spirit" which will be performed Oct. 26, 27, 29, Nov.2, 3 and 5. Interested parties may submit a one-minute video monologue to angemdell@ gmail.com or audition June 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. Rehearsals start in September. SARATOGA SPRINGS • The police department is seeking volunteers to help in Victim Services. Volunteers help crime victims by assisting with crisis lines, providing support, being involved in community outreach and education, working on projects and assisting with office clerical support when needed. Training will be provided and the hours are flexible. Call Holly Johnson for more information (801)7666503 x 133 • The youth summer theater program will present two performances of Disney's The AristoCats kids on July 20 at 7 p.m. and July 21 at 2 p.m. at Thunder Ridge Elementary, 264 North 750 West.
American Fork welcomes everyone to Steel Days hash browns, eggs, ham, and a drink. All profits will go to support band members. Adults $5; children $2.50 Bob Phelps 5K/10K - 7 a.m. at the American Fork Fire Station, 96 N Center St. Preregister. Kids race (half-mile) 8:15 a.m. Fire Station, 96 N Center St. Preregister. Grand Parade - Begins 9:30 a.m. on Main Street and 100 E. Quilt show at the senior center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. City of Fun Carnival, 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Robinson Park, 100 E Main St. Steel Days Fair/Picnic in the Park 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Art Dye Park, 1000 N. 550 E. Big Show and Fireworks - 8:30 p.m. at Art Dye Park, 1000 N. 550 E.
By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal AMERICAN FORK — There will be a full nine days of activities and events (many of them free) to celebrate American Fork's Steel Days 2018. Several events require preregistration at www. steeldaysaf.com. Steel Days 2018 Schedule Friday, July 13 A Garden Tour will be held at various locations around the city from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament 5:30 p.m. at the new horseshoe pits at Rotary Park. The cost is $5 per participant, and the tournament is open to anyone ages 16 years and older. Saturday, July 14 Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations Car Show 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rotary Park, 400 S. 200 E. The car cruise where entrants will have the opportunity to showcase their cars along Historic Main Street will begin at 8 p.m. Youth Street Dance 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 20 N. Church St. Monday, July 16 American Fork Symphony Concert 7 p.m. musical celebration of America at Quail Cove Park Amphitheater 851 E 700 N. The event will begin with the posting of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance and Taps by the National Guard. Director Shauna Smith. Tuesday, July 17 Baby Contest, newborns to 24 months (eight categories) 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Rotary Park, 400 South 200 East. There will be a female and male winner in each category and one set of winners in the twin category. Winners will participate in Saturday's grand parade with their parents. $15 registration. Preregister It will also be Discount Swim Day from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the American Fork Fitness Center. There will be a free Zumba class from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Fitness Center parking lot and free Yoga from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pony Baseball Field (across the parking lot from the Fitness Center). Wednesday, July 18 Co-ed Kickball Tournament, 6 p.m. at Art Dye Park, 1000 North 550 E.: $80
per team. Games will continue until there is a clear winner. Preregister. Thursday, July 19 Quilt Show - Showcases of the works of local artisans where the public votes on their favorite quilts. Several awards are given including the Utah Quilt Guild's Best of Show Award. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Preregister Art Show - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Fork Library, 64 South 100 East. There will be an artist's reception that evening at 7 p.m. Preregister City of Fun Carnival will be open from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Robinson Park, 100 E Main St Pick up universal tickets called SteelDeal tickets which allow visitors to present one ticket for any ride at the carnival July 4-July 18 at 5p.m. from various city businesses (for a list, visit the website.) Tea with the Queen, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Little girls and their moms can enjoy "tea" (punch) with the new Miss American Fork at Fox Hollow Golf Club, 1400 N 200 E. $15 per mother-daughter couple and $10 for each additional daughter. This includes lunch, photo, crown and wand, face painting and nail painting. Preregister Soap Box Derby 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 740 N 20 E; $15/car. There will be two racing brackets - stock car and freestyle - with first and second-place prizes for both brackets as well as a People's Choice award. The race will be a double elimination bracketed race to the finish. Preregister. Friday, July 20 City of Fun Carnival, 12 p.m. to 10:30
p.m. Robinson Park, 100 E Main St. Steel Days Sing-off 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Art Dye Park,1000 North 550 E. Preregister The Movie in the Park will start at dusk at Art Dye Park, 1000 N. 550 E. (At press time the Chamber of Commerce was working on procuring the rights to "Cars 3.") The free event includes complimentary popcorn and drinks. Saturday, July 21 Art show 10 a.m. to 4: p.m. at the American Fork Library, 64 South 100 East. American Fork High School Marching Band Breakfast 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Fresh Market parking lot, 135 E Main St. Breakfast includes pancakes,
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Cedar Fort ready to Have a good time at celebrate July 24th the Highland Fling By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal
By Charlynn Anderson The Crossroads Journal CEDAR FORT -- Cedar Fort residents look forward to their annual July 24 celebration with its traditional rodeo, parade, carnival and town-wide water fight. Families and former residents gather each year for a down-home small town celebration with a pioneer flare. This year's festivities will include several new twists on well-loved events, and introduce some new activities as well. The town clean-up on July 19 will feature a Service Scavenger Hunt. According to Cedar Fort activities chairwoman Harmony Withers, participants will have a chance to compete for prizes, do service and learn more about their community as they clean up around town. Parents will have an opportunity to show off their cute youngsters in the new Little Miss and Mister Cedar Fort Pageant for pre-schoolers aged five and under on July 21. Contestants must be residents of Cedar Fort, White Hills or Fairfield. The winners will ride on a float in the July 24 Parade. The theme for the 2018 Cedar Fort July 24 parade is "Be the change you want to see in the world." Dennis and Carole Malmstrom will serve as grand marshals in the parade, and ride around the rodeo arena later that day to kickoff the rodeo. The carnival in the park following the parade will include games and activities for children and also a new street fair full of a variety of vendors to
appeal to all ages. Food concessions will be available for purchase at the Community Softball Game, Carnival, Rodeo, and of course the Fireman's Breakfast. Proceeds from the Fireman's Breakfast will help the Cedar Fort/Fairfield Fire Department purchase up-dated gear. Cedar Fort Schedule of Events Thursday, July 19 All Day, Town Clean-up/Scavenger Hunt 7:00 p.m., Pick the Lucky Square, Cedar Fort Rodeo Arena Friday, July 20 6:30 p.m., Community Softball Game, Cedar Valley Elementary School Saturday, July 21 Early morning TBA 5K Race 2:00 p.m., Little Miss and Mister Cedar Fort Pageant, Town Hall 9:00 p.m., Dance, sponsored by the Westlake High School FFA, Town Park Tennis Courts Sunday, July 22 7:00 p.m., Concert in the Park, Cedar Fort Park Monday, July 23 All Day, Town-wide Water Fight Tuesday, July 24 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Fireman's Breakfast, Cedar Fort Fire Station 10:30 a.m. Parade (line-up at the park at 9:30 a.m.) 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m.Carnival and Street Fair, Cedar Fort Park 6:00 p.m. Rodeo, Cedar Fort Rodeo Arena
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HIGHLAND — With a theme of "We RISE by LIFTING others" Highland Fling will be held July 28 to August 4 this year. Friday and Saturday will include the Utah State Hammer Championship and Highland Games where men and women in kilts compete for prizes in such events as the caber toss and Scottish hammer throw. This year all the tried and true favorites are back, including the fine arts show, the Family Adventure Race, the Lone Peak Marching Band Pancake Breakfast and the Grand Parade. Competitions include a disc golf tournament, baby contest, strong man competition, balloon hunt, the 5k and fun run along with, of course, the Utah State Hammer Championship and Highland Games. Throughout the day Saturday, Aug. 4, there will be entertainment and vendor booths at Heritage Park. The Historical Society will also display historical farm equipment and artifacts at the Community Center that day. Schedule of Events Saturday, July 28 2018 Fling Kickoff Event, 7 p.m. Lone Peak High School Auditorium This free event will be hosted by Rich Hoffman and will feature a live performance by Cesley Parrish. Monday, July 30 Disc Golf Tournament, Flex start 4 p.m. -6 p.m., Beacon Hill Park Disc Golf Course, 5959 West Beacon Hill Blvd. $35; awards at 8:45 p.m. Movie in the Park, "Coco," 6:30 p.m., Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy. Purchase Mexican food and shaved ice from vendors. Wednesday, August 1 Kids Night/Cardboard Challenge, 6:30 p.m., Town Center Park Splash Pad, 5400 W. Civic Center Dr. There will be free activities for the kids including a bike race, and our the second Cardboard Challenge in where elementary school-age kids can submit a creation made from cardboard and
other recycled materials. Face painting and food vendors will be available for purchase Thursday, August 2 Baby Contest: "Come One, Come All to our Fantastic Circus Spectacular""3 p.m. - 6 p.m., City Hall, 5400 W. Civic Center Dr. Fine Art Show Artist Reception, 7 p.m., Community Center, 5378 W. 10400 N. Friday, August 3 Fine Art Show, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Community Center. Strong Man Competition, 6 p.m., Heritage Park, 10400 North Alpine Hwy. Youth Night in the Park: Drive in Movie 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Heritage Park; Free admission, High School Ages. Saturday, August 4 5K Run, Trot for Courage 7 a.m., Courage Reins, 5870 W 10400 N. $2035 depending on when you register Lone Peak Marching Band Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Heritage Park Pavilion; $5 includes Pancakes, eggs, hash browns, banana, drink. Family Adventure Race, 6:30 p.m. Highland Glen Park, west of Lone Peak High School $30 per team. The Family Adventure Race at Highland Glen is a family-oriented Sprint Adventure Race with three challenging and fun legs to test you and your family's physical strength and mental acuity. Fun Run, Trot for Courage 8 a.m., Courage Reins, 5870 W 10400 N. $15 to $20 depending on when you register Utah State Hammer Championship & Highland Games, 9 a.m., Heritage Park, 10400 North Alpine Hwy Historical Society Displays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Highland Community Center Grand Parade: "We Rise by Lifting Others" 10 to 11:30 a.m. Highland Elementary School (6000 W.) to Heritage Park (10400 N.) Fine Art Show, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Community Center. Stage Entertainment, 11:45 a.m. - 10 p.m., Heritage Park. Grand Fireworks Show, 10 p.m., Mountain Ridge Jr. High School (south field). For more information visit www. highlandcity.org.
Jury finds against city, former Mayor in lawsuit By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal ALPINE — A jury has ordered the city and former Mayor Don Watkins to pay $1,756,000 in damages to Patterson Construction. Patterson filed suit against the city and Watson in March 2014. The lawsuit claimed the city had breached the terms of a March 2011 settlement and a previous 1992 settlement regarding a 54lot subdivision known as the Box Elder subdivision that Patterson was trying to develop, in the northeast section of the city, along with Box Elder South an adjacent 42-acre parcel in the county owned by Patterson. (The county subsequently approved the development application for the parcel in January 2014). Patterson specifically named Watkins in the suit. Watkins served as mayor of Alpine from 1998 to 2002 and again from 2014 to 2016, resigning partway through his term when he took a position at Dixie State University. The suit filed by Patterson claimed that prior to becoming mayor in 2014, Watkins published false defamatory statements against the company and its principals. While Watkins was highly vocal in his opposition to their hillside development, he remained silent about The Falls development which it said was owned by Watkins' "business partner Will Jones"‌ "even though it raises many of the same issues that have been the focus of Watkinsâ€&#x; public outcry against development of the Box Elder South Property," the suit said. "After he completed his prior service as the City's mayor and a member of the City Council, Watkins led an effort in 2006 to ensure that the City refused to annex the Box Elder South Property unless it was annexed as a public park or open space," it said. Watkins, it said, sought but failed to have the city purchase the property as a park. It said he solicited city employees and officials to oppose the development agreement after winning the election but prior to being sworn into office. On about January 4, 2014, Watkins sent a letter to Alpine residents entitled "Letter
of Concern By Mayor Don Watkins" (Watkins was not actually sworn in as mayor until two days later), in which the plaintiffs said he made several false or misleading statements about the company and its developments. These actions, the suit said, interfered with Patterson's ability to develop the Box Elder subdivisions. According to the terms of the previous settlements, the city was to provide municipal services including water to the developments. Patterson also constructed a secondary access road, which under the 1992 settlement, the city said it would allow as access to the Box Elder Subdivision for emergency vehicles, and connected it to Moyle Drive per the settlement agreement. The city has refused to maintain this road. Instead, the city appealed the county's decision to the Board of Adjustments (which subsequently rejected the appeal). That move and Watkins' actions cost Patterson Construction almost a year in delays, Ross Welch Patterson Construction's vice president of development said. "We had contractors lined up that we had to push back," he said. On June 12 with its award of damages, the jury concluded that the city violated the terms of the previous settlements where it had agreed to accept the secondary access road as an approved roadway and to maintain it and to accept the county's approval of Box Elder South. The jury also found that Watson had published and made several defamatory statements against the Pattersons and the development, some of them with malice. Patterson had initially sought $10 million in damages when it filed the lawsuit but reduced that amount to $3.1 million at trial. "We were pleased with the jury's findings," Welch said. "We sought to address the bad behavior by the city and the false light the mayor put the Pattersons in." "Our expectation is for the city to live up to its commitments," he said. "The frustrating part was that we sent letters asking them to explain what their concerns were so that we could address them but they never did." Watkins could not be reached for comment for this story.
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Post ban improvements Commit to the Limit By Linda Petersen come to Lambert Park The Crossroads Journal By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal ALPINE — The city council is considering new improvements for Lambert Park. A proposal to improve the Bowery was presented by City Planner Austin Roy and approved by the council on May 8. The improvements will be done in three phases probably over a five-year period. Parking will be the first issue to be addressed. The fire pit will also be improved in the first phase. Future plans include adding a stage
behind the fire pit and a possible pavilion where the stage is currently located. A plan to add 30 stalls on the south end of the park by the restrooms with buck and pole fencing and a gate was presented by City Manager Shane Sorenson on May 22. Mayor Troy Stout suggested that if there was a gate, that a pedestrian/bike gate be included. The concept will go to the planning commission for its recommendation and then will be scheduled for a public hearing before the city council. Another plan to increase parking at Smooth Canyon Park from 21 to 74 stalls would also need to go through the same public process, Sorenson said. The city council had previously approved the issuance of two-week vehicle permits for people unable to walk into the park to see the poppies which generally bloom the last week of May and the first week of June. City officials are also working on approving signage for the park which would indicate that no motorized vehicles or shooting are allowed.
ALPINE — Some residents are tired of the high speed of many vehicles on city streets. They've decided to do something about it—starting with themselves and city officials. Julie Beck is one of those people. After complaining to the city council about the issue, she volunteered to chair a committee to do something about speeding. Beck met with the police chief, city manager and school district personnel. She also studied the issue extensively and shared her findings with the city council at its May 22 meeting. Beck said that if a pedestrian was hit at 20 mph, there was a 10 percent chance of fatality while if they were hit at 50 mph, there was a 90 percent chance of fatality. . At 20 mph, a driver has time to think and time to brake, she said. At just 32 mph, the stopping distance is 87 feet. "Motorist/pedestrian accidents are 100 percent avoidable," she said. To aid in this effort Beck has come up with a campaign called Commit to the Limit where local residents are being asked to sign a pledge committing to drive at or below posted speed limits within Alpine. Beck said the National Transportation Safety Board recommends three points for traffic calming: 1) a high level of citizen engagement which required a personal commitment and holding each other accountable; 2) enforcement with stops signs and citations, and 3) engineering solutions including signage, road
painting, and stop signs. Police Chief Brian Gwilliam said he appreciated the effort Beck had put into this campaign to limit speeding in Alpine. The state legislature passed a bill earlier in the year that limited the number of citations that could be written so it would be helpful if people committed to driving the speed limit voluntarily, he said. That night Mayor Troy Stout, the members of the city council and numerous people in attendance at the meeting signed personal pledges. "You should expect to see additional police enforcement right away," Stout said in his June message. "We've discussed adding money to our budget for additional officers, only focused on Alpine speeders. It's hard to maintain the quiet, small-town feel of our community when so many drivers seem to be trying to reenact the pod races in "Star Wars" or the chase scenes in "Dukes of Hazard." Those interested in helping with this effort should email committothelimit@ gmail.com.
market Continued from Page 1 each Wednesday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. at the park's amphitheater. It will run July 11 to Oct. 24. Local farmers, food artisans and other vendors will offer fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh bread, eggs, salsa, and honey among other items. There will also be food booths and food trucks every night. Scheduled so far are Waffle Love and Cucina Rustico (Wood Fired Pizza). "Our mission is to bring together local farmers, food artisans, and small businesses with the community to encourage
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a healthy lifestyle and boost the local economy by supplying access to local produce, breads, eggs, honey, natural products, art, and more," Director Jessica Carter said. There are plans to have acoustic guitar players, a self-sufficiency class, story time, food demonstrations and more. There will be a pumpkin patch at the final Oct. 24 market. Booths are free to all farmers. For more information, visit www. sunsetfarmersmarkets.com
Redwood Road project moves to second phase By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal SARATOGA SPRINGS — The UDOT Redwood Road project in Saratoga Springs, which began last summer, is anticipated to be complete this fall. In the meantime, work including microsurfacing, pavement striping and landscaping continues. In the first phase of the project south of Pioneer Crossing the new five-lane road from 400 South to Lake View Terrace Road opened in recent weeks. Dual left-turn lanes on Grandview Boulevard have also been completed. Utility work, landscaping and cleanup are ongoing at the Parkway Boulevard entrance.
Second-phase work is expected to commence shortly on the continuous-flow intersection at Pioneer Crossing. Crews are currently placing base materials for the new multiuse trail from Pioneer Crossing to 400 South and the new sidewalk south of Grandview Boulevard. The concrete sidewalk is scheduled to be poured at the end of June. These additions will connect existing trails and sidewalks in the area. Expect shoulder closures in these work zones. The road from Lake View Terrace Road to Village Parkway will be widened from two to five lanes. New traffic signals will be installed at Ring Road and Stillwater Drive. Bike lanes will be extended from 400
SS police get body cameras By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal SARATOGA SPRINGS — The police department is replacing its body cameras. The Saratoga Spring Police Department was one of the first departments in the state to utilize body cameras which it did in 2014. The original cameras were funded by a Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice grant. The new cameras will cost $49,955, $23,876 of which will be covered by beer tax funds received by the city. Police department officials say they need to replace them due to improvements in body camera technology and a lack of technical support from the current provider. Police officers tested cameras in the field from four different suppliers earlier this year. They then narrowed it down to two vendors: WatchGuard and Mororola. Officials say the WatchGuard cameras exceed the Motorola's capacities. Two features, in particular, could be beneficial to the department they said. Record-After-the-Fact allows a user to go back in time and retrieve video even if the system was not actively recording an event.
South to Village Parkway and a new bike signal will be installed at Pony Express Parkway. Geneva Rock has been selected as the
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Sing-Off competition AMERICAN FORK — Do you have a voice that has been waiting for the chance to be heard? If so, join the Timpanogos Chorale for the American Fork Steel Days Sing-Off, Friday July 20th at 7:00 PM. Location: Art Dye Park, 550 E 1000 N American Fork, UT 84003. Our 1st place winner will win $500 and have the opportunity to open for the Steel Day's Big Show on July 21.
Our 2nd and 3rd place winners will also win cash prizes and will have the opportunity to sing at the Steel Day's Big Show Preshow. To enter the contest, register at http://bit.ly/afsingoff by June 30th at 11:59 pm. Email questions to steeldays@afcity.net. Go to steeldaysaf. com or timpanogoschorale.org to learn more.
"It is our belief that the Record-After-the-Fact feature in itself could be very valuable in a criminal case or in the event of a civil lawsuit," the department's presentation to the city council said. WatchGuard cameras also include a feature that allows the activation of one camera to automatically activate all cameras that are in a close proximity to each other. If several officers arrive at the scene of an incident and only one officer remembers to activate his camera, this will automatically activate all WatchGuard cameras, including in-car dash cameras if they are in close proximity to one another. The police department currently has a small number of WatchGuard in-car dash cameras and expects to receive more in the near future.
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Highland residents Survey shows women oppose more than generally uninterested in public office 1.5 homes per acre By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal
By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal HIGHLAND — Alarmed by a proposal for what they consider higher density than is typical in Highland, residents, led by Natalie Ball, recently filed a referendum petition regarding a R-1-20 zoning approval and began collecting signatures for an initiative to remove R-1-20 zoning from the city's development code. Ball and others were upset when on April 17 the city council approved a rezoning for 5.475 acres known as the Patterson property located at 5959 West 10100 North from R-1-40 to R-1-20. R-1-40 zoning allows for about one home or an average of 35,000-squarefoot lots per acre while R-1-20 allows about 2 homes on an acre with a minimum of 20,000 square foot lots. The properties east and north of the subject property are zoned R-1-20. On May 1, Ball informed the city council of the petition and said that the council had been "deaf to the pleas of the residents to maintain low density." Later in the same meeting, Neal Evans, another referendum sponsor, said that a rezone to R-1-30 (about 1.5 homes per acre or an average of 25,000-squarefoot lots) was a "relatively good compromise" between what the city council previously approved and what the residents wanted.
He believed that they would drop the referendum if the property were rezoned to R-1-30, but they were still moving forward with the initiative to remove R-1-20 zoning from the city's development code spoken of by Ball. On May 15, at the request of Councilmember Kurt Ostler, the city council reconsidered the issue and voted to rezone the area to R-1-30, a newer zone introduced in 2016, something the developer Darin Juncker of New Element Construction said he was fine with. In both cases, Juncker would be developing seven lots. With the R-1-30 zone the property line would need to be moved 5 feet, something he was fine with, he said. At that meeting, Ball had earlier confirmed that she would withdraw the referendum if the council voted to zone the property R-1-30. "Due to the small area that was being rezoned, the change from R-1-20 to R-130 did not diminish the number of lots," Assistant City Administrator Erin Wells said. "The development became a cul-desac instead of a through street, but it was looking like that was going to happen anyway. " According to City Recorder, Cindy Quick, the group filed the initiative petition, which has not been withdrawn, on May 1 and has 316 days to submit signatures to the county.
LEHI — The city recently conducted a Facebook survey to determine why more women are not running for public office or serving on city boards. "Our City Council and administration have noticed a low number of female applicants for appointed positions on city boards and commissions," city spokesman Cameron Boyle said. "As such, the city council requested we conduct a survey to determine if there were any deterrents to women in our community applying for these positions." From March 1 to 12, 288 women responded to the survey. Of those, 80 percent were between the ages of 25 and 45; 81 percent had voted in the November 2017 election. Only 2 percent of respondents have run for an elected position; just 3 percent have ever applied for a position on a committee or board. Forty-seven percent would consider applying for a board or commission but only 17 percent would be interested in running for political office. The majority of respondents said they were too busy to serve. They also said that a lack of knowledge prevented them from serving. Other reasons given were funding, campaigning, intimidation and not feeling qualified. Seventy-two percent said women are not adequately represented at the city level. However, 94 percent indicated they are interested in city issues. "When you look at the city council and planning and zoning, women's representation is small but with the other boards and committees in the city, there are predominantly more women than men," Council member Chris Condie said when the survey results were presented to the council. "If they knew that, would that number shrink if they knew they were more adequately represented?" he wondered. Intern Shaye Simkins who conducted the survey suggested the city hold a public information meeting to let local
residents know more about the various city committee and boards and the application process. Mayor Mark Johnson suggested they investigate what committees other cities have, a recycling committee for example, where they involve their residents. "We do plan to create a plan to better inform residents of opportunities to serve, including town hall meetings," Boyle said. "We do not yet have a definitive date for information meetings."
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State puts the brakes on Fairfield town hall By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal
FAIRFIELD — The town has run into some snags in its efforts to develop a town office/museum. On May 10, Mayor Brad Gurney reported to the town council that the state officials no longer want the town to construct its building on land on the on the west side of the Camp Floyd State Park. (The state originally agreed to transfer the rights to a onequarter-acre parcel there). Gurney said state officials do not believe the building can be constructed for the town's estimated price of $500,000. State officials think the cost will be close to $1 million and are concerned they will
transfer the land and that the facility will never get built. They also do not want the town to build in the original proposed area because environmentalists believe that the building will interfere with what they believe are wetlands on the property. State officials also believe there are arsenic issues on this land and that it will need to be tested before construction can happen. While those officials have not closed the door on the land transfer all these issues need to be addressed first, Gurney said. The town potentially has access to $1 million of Pony Express memorabilia but State Parks will not give a quarter-acre to help in the process, Gurney said.
Town officials are currently discussing whether to move the project to 7 acres of town-owned land located at about1540 N. which was purchased in December 2016 with the intent to build the town hall/museum there. Gurney would like to meet with Gov. Gary Herbert to discuss the project and the issue with State Lands, he said. Council Member Hollie McKinney volunteered to look into the possible
purchase of the Ranches Golf Course clubhouse, which is scheduled to be removed, for use as a museum building. Gurney said it may be possible to construct a 10,000-square-foot building and initially finish just the museum portion (5,000 square feet) of the building and to construct the road and the water line. The rest of the building could be completed over the next couple of years as funding is available, he said.
Survey says most residents love Lehi By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal LEHI — The city recently had a consulting group conduct its bi-annual resident survey. It found that overall (96 percent) residents are happy with their quality of life. Generally, respondents indicated they feet that the city is being run well with
85 percent approving or strongly approving of the job city officials are doing and 95 percent approving of city services. Eighty-one percent feel things in the city are going in the right direction while 77 percent are satisfied with the value of city service for the amount of tax dollars spent. Of those who have interacted with city staff (42 percent), 77 percent were satisfied or very satisfied with the experience.
Of those who responded, 88 percent say they are somewhat likely or very likely to recommend Lehi as a good place to live. Several factors brought them to Lehi or affected their decision to live there, including convenience, the small-town feel, the people and the sense of community. Ninety-three percent agree or strongly
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agree that Lehi is a great place to raise a family. Ninety-four percent said they feel safe while 71 percent agreed or strongly agreed that Lehi had all the businesses they want. Sixty-nine percent agreed or strongly agreed that the city provides the right services While 38 percent get city information from the city newsletter, 31 percent receive it on social media. Still, 30 percent would prefer to receive it by email from the city while 28 percent would like to read it in the newsletter and 25 percent on social media. About 35 percent of respondents believe Lehi City is better today than it was five years ago, while about 22 percent say the city is worse. Seventy-eight percent believe the city is growing too quickly and the majority of Respondents say the city is not putting enough into green space and recreational development. Fire and EMS got the highest ratings from respondents while development permitting and street maintenance were at the bottom. The 7,881 recipients for the survey were chosen from a list of Lehi Legacy Recreation Center users and existing resident panelists. They had a 28 percent (2,180) response rate.
Cedar Fort adopts 2018-2019 budget By Charlynn Andserson The Crossroads Journal CEDAR FORT — After a public hearing on the proposed 2018-2019 budget on June 14, 2018, the Cedar Fort Town Council conducted their monthly Town Council meeting and adopted the budget. The balanced budget projects operating expenses for the town of $97,450. The coming fiscal year's budget includes a pay increase for the town's four employees -- clerk, treasurer, water superintendent and groundskeeper. Of the three town residents who spoke during the public hearing, two spoke in favor of the pay increase for town employees. Town Treasurer Ashley Cook said that the pay increase would benefit not only the employees, but also help the town retain well-qualified people in town jobs. During the Town Council meeting, the Council passed the employee pay increase unanimously, with Councilman Wyatt Cook abstaining because his wife is employed by the town as Town Treasurer. Mayor David Gustin said that the town
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employees are still "grossly underpaid" for the vital work they perform. Their work is "very much part pay and part volunteer," Gustin said. All of Cedar Fort's elected officials serve as unpaid volunteers. Gustin said that he supports the policy of not paying the town's elected officials. Besides lowering the budget, it helps prevent corruption, he said. Along with adopting the budget, the Town Council voted unanimously to certify the current property tax rate of .000817. Mayor Gustin said that Cedar Fort residents will most likely see
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an increase in their property taxes this year due to increased assessed property values, but the town tax rate will remain the same. In other business, the Town Council voted unanimously to spend $1,000 and an additional $35 per month for a video surveillance system for the town's water source and a tank water-level sensor. The updated surveillance will hopefully deter future destruction of the fences and unauthorized entry into the sensitive area surrounding the water source. The water tank sensor will alert the
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water superintendent remotely if the water-level in the tank gets too low. According to Water Superintendent Jerry Lamoreaux, the upgrades will help ensure the health and welfare of the community. Reversing a motion that failed to pass in the May 24 council meeting, the Town Council voted three to two to place a recycling container on the west side of the Cedar Fort Town Park. Councilwoman Ellen Cibula, the council member over garbage collection, requested that the recycling option be included on the June agenda because she was not in attendance in May to vote on the issue. This time, the motion to install the recycling bin carried with council members Cibula, Richard Stark and Mayor Gustin voting in favor, and council members Wyatt Cook and Harold Draper voting against. The recycling bin will collect cardboard, metal and plastic and be emptied every two weeks for a trial period of up to six months. Gustin said he hopes town residents will make the effort to recycle for the sake of the environment and also to reduce the town's regular dumping fees.
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Cedar Fort/Fairfield to create joint fire department By Charlynne Anderson The Crossroads Journal CEDAR FORT -- Cedar Fort Mayor David Gustin proposed a joint fire department agreement between Cedar Fort and Fairfield at the Cedar Fort Town Council meeting on May 24, 2018. The Mayor said that he has already met with Fairfield Mayor Brad Gurney to assess both towns' needs and begin the process of unifying the fire department into a joint venture. Gustin said that before proceeding further he wanted the Town Council's input on the proposal. The current fire protection contract between the two towns expires July 1. Under the current agreement, Cedar Fort operates and maintains the fire department and Fairfield pays $5,000 per year for fire protection. The contract comes up for renewal every year. Cedar Fort currently budgets $20,000 per year to run the fire department. The Cedar Fort/Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department also has a reciprocal agreement with Eagle Mountain's Unified Fire Department to ensure optimal response times and adequate personnel in
emergencies. Even though Fairfield's population is smaller than Cedar Fort's, responding to fires at the landfill in Fairfield has created a "significant drain" on the fire department's resources, according to Mayor Gustin. "Our costs are not determined on a per capita basis, or even by the number of calls," Gustin said. Buying and maintaining equipment, training firefighters and running a fire station remain constant expenses. Since both towns receive the same fire coverage, the two towns should bear equal responsibility, both financial and governing, Gustin said. The proposed combined fire department would be administered by a governing board of seven seats comprised of the Fire Chief, one volunteer, two board members from Cedar Fort, two from Fairfield and one from Unified Fire. The governing board would make decisions on financial expenditures and equipment and provide the oversight that is currently managed by the Cedar Fort mayor and Town Council. The new fire agreement, if adopted by both Cedar Fort and Fairfield, would include matching funds of $20,000 per
year from each town. Also, Fairfield would contribute $10,000 as a one-time buy-in towards purchasing improved equipment for the combined department. According to Fire Chief Steve Bowen, the fire department hopes to purchase an engine, tender and brush truck as refurbished used equipment, to update the fire fleet. Mayor Gustin and Mayor
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Gurney are suggesting that the united department be named "Cedar Valley Volunteer Fire Department." The Cedar Fort Town Council voted unanimously to move forward with negotiations to create a joint fire department agreement between Cedar Fort and Fairfield.
Cedar Hills closes door to smoke shops By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal
CEDAR HILLS — The city council has passed an ordinance basically banning smoke shops, vape shops and retail tobacco specialty businesses from the city. Since the city's commercial area is close to Lone Peak High School and residential neighborhoods, city officials have determined it is in the "best interest of the public health, prosperity, comfort, and convenience of the City of Cedar Hills, and the residents" not to allow them into town. Instead, the only places tobacco, tobacco products or paraphernalia can be purchased are at food establishments greater than 10,000 square feet or gas stations, (2,000-plus square feet), at pharmacies greater than 10,000 square feet or a business that has on-premises alcoholic beverage sales license. Each
of these places must also have a tobacco sales business license. The city will not issue tobacco sales business licenses for the operation of retail tobacco specialty businesses or vape shops. Any businesses operating as tobacco sales businesses may have their business licenses suspended, revoked or terminated if they do not renew their tobacco sales business license continually; if they are closed for business or otherwise suspend the sale of tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia for more than sixty consecutive days; or if the business substantially changes the business premises or its business operation without city approval. Violation of the ordinance is a class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $1,000. On May 1 the city council unanimously passed the ordinance.
Upcoming trips and events with the Lehi Senior Center
LEHI — The Lehi Senior Center has lined up some fun trips and events. Register now for these day trips or overnight excursions. Limited spaces available. Call for more details. Monday, July 16, 2018: The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper. Leave the Senior Center at 10 a.m., return around 3 p.m. Cost is $16 for Senior Center Members. Monday, July 23, 2018: Monday Movie Mania!: Movies shown will be some of the old well-loved classicsand a few recent flicks too. Seniors are welcome to bring snacks. Small treat will be provided. This month, Movie Mania will be on July 23. The movie will start at 12:30 p.m. at the Lehi Senior Center. Friday, August 3, 2018: Payson Salmon Supper Leave the Senior Center at 3 p.m.; return around 7 p.m. Cost is $18 for
Senior Center Members. Thursday, August 16, 2018: Utah County Fair Senior & Veteran Night. Leave the Senior Center T 3 p.m.; return around 7 p.m. or 9 p.m. Cost is $3 for Senior Center Members. Wednesday- Friday, October 3-5, 2018:Overnight Tuacahn Trip to St. George. Leave the Senior Center at 8 a.m. on Wednesday. See Tuacahn shows, backstage tour, Cedar Breaks Scenic tour and more. Return to Lehi around 6 p.m. on Friday. Cost ranges from $260-$364 based on personal choices. Pick up an activities calendar and newsletter at the Senior Center for more details and offerings. Check out our web-page www.lehi-ut.gov/recreation/seniors; visit us on Facebook @ LehiSeniorCenter; call 385-201-1060, or stop in to speak with an employee. The Lehi Senior Center 123 N. Center St.
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Local business uses essential oils to enhance cleaning process By Christy Jepson The Crossroads Journal Three years ago, Cory Newton, a Saratoga Springs resident, started a family-owned and operated carpet cleaning business, Nature Pro Cleaning. This local business specializes in using essential oils in their cleaning solution instead of harsh chemicals to clean carpets. The quality of products is what sets Nature Pro Cleaning apart from other companies. They use truck mounted hot water extraction (steam cleaning) and doTERRA's On Guard cleaning concentrate in their cleaning solution, which makes your house smell clean and fresh. With a lot more people using essential oils, customers are grateful to see more natural cleaning solutions being put on their carpets. "I don't use harsh chemicals to clean with and I also use essential oils to enhance the cleaning process. My favorite is doTERRA's On Guard Cleaning concentrate. I add it to my pre-spray to help break down stains. It has powerful plantbased ingredients that are also anti-viral and anti-bacterial, to not only remove stains, but also enhance the air quality," said Newton. Newton started this family business with his brother-in-law, who is also part-owner. During the summer time, he
also employees his children who have the chance to work with him so they can earn money and learn the value of hard work. "I really enjoy working with my children. It gives me the opportunity to teach them how to work hard and I get to spend time with them," said Newton. What inspired Newton to start his own carpet cleaning business? It was the knowledge, experience and insight he gained from his part-time carpet cleaning job he had many years ago when he was just 15 years old. His boss, who was also his baseball coach, quickly became his mentor, who taught him and showed Newton the correct way to clean carpets, he also taught him how to treat customers, and how to essentially start his own business from the ground up. "He gave me seven priceless years of experience as I worked for him through high school and college. He gave me confidence I needed to start my own company and was right there guiding me through the process. I couldn't have done it without him," said Newton. If you would like more information about prices or to schedule an appointment, call or text 385-900-3132 or visit them at www.mydoterra.com/naturepro. Nature Pro Cleaning is offering a 50% discount for any new customers who would like to try their carpet cleaning services.
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New fun pass allows families to play all year By Christy Jepson The Crossroads Journal Does your family need new ideas of where to go to get out and play together this summer? With the new "Get Out Pass" families can choose from over 50 premium family fun venues all along the Wasatch Front, while having fun all year long. With this 12-month pass, members get access to over 50 venues in Logan, Davis, Salt Lake and Utah Counties. With the pass, you can get into some venues weekly, some monthly and some just once during the twelve-month time period. The biggest advantage to this pass is that it includes a one-time visit to the popular amusement park Lagoon, Draper's water park, Cowabunga Bay, and one-night skiing pass at Brighton ski resort.
"The idea behind the pass is that it encourages families and kids of all ages to Get Out and Play, learn and explore!" said Taggard Krueger, Vice President of Sales. "The pass gives families and individuals the opportunity to diversify their sources of entertainment and try new things without breaking the bank." The Utah County venues that are included are: *weekly visits to Fat Cats in Provo *one-time visit to Funtopia in Lehi *one-time visit to Escapes in Time *six visits to The Quarry *monthly buckets of large range balls at Cedar Hills Golf Club *one visit to Momentum in Lehi *two visits to Clas Ropes Course in Provo *one visit to Virtual Experience *weekly visits to Cascade Mini Golf *weekly visits to Kiss My Axe Utah *monthly visits to Loco
*quarterly visits to Prodigious Entertainment in Pleasant Grove *weekly visits to The Bounce House in Orem *six visits to ComedySportz. There are other venues in Logan, Davis and Salt Lake counties that customers can visit as well too, when using their pass. So after purchasing the pass, families can take advantage of over $3,000 in free offers in four different counties. According to Krueger, they are adding venues and offers all the time. "The Get Out Pass provides families with meaningful and wholesome opportunities to get out and play!" said Krueger. For more information regarding The Get Out Pass, visit https://getoutpass.com. The cost is $109 if paid in full, or you can make 12 monthly payments of $9.95. The pass is good for twelve consecutive months from the date of purchase.
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Over the Hill By Rita Peters The Crossroads Journal There are significant points from the time we are born and continuing throughout our lives that are described as developmental stages, affecting our physical, emotional, social, and thinking abilities. Each stage provides us with skills for the next level of growth, from the development of our personality, and use of our ever-changing physical abilities, to learning how to relate to others, and discovering what makes us unique and valued. I titled this article "over-thehill" to talk about the joys of growing older. There's a great moment in the movie The Bucket List when Morgan Freeman's character tells Jack Nicholson's character of the two questions asked when entering the entrance to heaven; "Have you found joy in your life? Has your life brought joy to others?" There are many ways to measure our lives, but I find these questions to be so very important as I look at what my life has been and continues to be about. One of the advantages of growing older is that we have had many experiences, not all have been good and not all have been bad, but each has given us an opportunity to learn something important. What we do with that knowledge can make all the difference. So, what does "over-the-hill" mean? According to some definitions, "past one's prime," "no longer able to compete or keep up with a younger generation," and "advanced in age." Sounds too limiting and as though
there is nothing left once we hit that magic older age, whatever that may be. The truth is that when one reaches the top of a hill, exploring the other side can be exhilarating, moving without the cares of youth (no need to impress the peers anymore,) discovering new joys (no fast track here,) and being grateful for each step along the journey (being "in the moment" instead of keeping track of the number of steps taken each day.) So, the plan is to continue the Over the Hill feature in each edition of the Crossroads Journal, with a variety of topics that are or may be supportive to those who are more mature and wanting a common ground to learn and enjoy life together. Who knows, this may develop into a great social support! Email your ideas for future topics in this column to: 3wllws@gmail.com
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July Community Events By Tiffany Lloyd The Crossroads Journal Food Truck Rallies Every Monday in Alpine (Legacy Park) from 5 - 9 p.m. Every Monday in Saratoga Springs (Neptune Park) from 5 - 9 p.m. Every Tuesday in Eagle Mountain (3688 E Campus Dr.) from 5:30 - 9 p.m. Every Tuesday in Cedar Hills (Heritage Park) from 5 - 9 p.m. Every Wednesday in Lehi (Wines Park) from 5 - 9 p.m. Saratoga Springs is hosting its annual summer concert series at Neptune park every Monday at 7 p.m. In Eagle Mountain, come and take an ESL class every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The classes are designed for adults and are located at 4105 Smith Ranch Road. In Lehi, play Bingo at the Senior Center every Tuesday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. Starting July 11, Cedar Hills will have their Sunset Farmer's Market at Heritage Park every Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. In American Fork at Robinson Park, bring your swimsuit on July 11 at 1:00 p.m. because the American Fork Fire Department is bringing their water truck and spraying it into the park. Everyone from kids to adults will have tons of fun. Meet with Highland's mayor on July 11 at 7:00 p.m in the Highland library. Ask Mayor Rod Mann questions, share ideas, and connect with your community. Come watch Coco in Saratoga Springs at Neptune Park. The movie will begin around 9:15 p.m. on July 12. On July 13, in Eagle Mountain, come
watch Coco at the Silverlake Amphitheater near dusk. Lehi will host their Outdoor Summer Movie Nights at Ivory Ridge Park. Coco will start at 9:00 p.m. on July 14. Incredibles will start at 9:00 p.m. on July 21. On July 18, at 7:00 p.m., Damsel in Distress will be taught to participants 18 years and older at the Cedar Hills Recreation Center. The cost is $18 and includes a pepper spray or a Sock It to Me Kubaton device. In Saratoga Springs, free train rides are available at Shay Park on July 21. The train runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations are appreciated. At Camp Floyd in Fairfield, celebrate the Day of the Cowboy on July 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For $3 per person or $9 per immediate family, participants can enjoy food, enjoy the cowboy way of life, and listen to cowboy music. There will be cowboy activities specially designed for kids. Bring chairs or a picnic blanket.