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Settlement reached over Tibble Fork Dam spill

Major players move to Lehi

By Linda Petersen

The Tibble Fork Resevoir rehabilitation project raised the resevoir by 15 feet.

By Linda Petersen

The Utah Water Quality Board has approved a settlement on last year’s accidental release of sediment during a $7 million rehabilitation project on the Tibble Fork Dam. On Aug. 22, 2016, five,100 cubic yards of sediment were accidentally released, the release resulted in the death of about 5,200 fish and contaminated the river with heavy metals such as arsenic, lead and zinc, according to a DEQ report.

The final penalty of $145,122.55 includes a monetary penalty of $52,500 and $92,622.55 in investigation costs which will be paid in installments by the North Utah County Water Conservancy District.

According to a DEQ letter from Environmental Scientist Kevin Okleberry, “The severity of the penalty ... is due to the significant environmental impact created by the violation, which was documented to last for a total of 9 days.”

Within 30 days of the settlement

Cedar Hills will stay in Utah League of Cities and Towns

By Linda Petersen

CEDAR HILLS—On May 2, the city council briefly considered leaving the Utah League of Cities & Towns. A resolution proposed by Councilmember Rob Crawley to leave the organization went down in flames after a brief discussion and a 4-1 vote to not approve his resolution.

Crawley said the reason for his proposed resolution was that ULCT does not always support what is in the best interests of local residents.

“It’s almost like a government appendage; so many cities are funding it. It’s a very powerful lobbying group,” he said.

Crawley said he became concerned about the organization when it supported, and asked local cities to encourage their residents to support, a gas tax last year. If roads were going to be funded through the gas tax, then residents wanted that money to go to roads and not a company like UTA, he said.

City Manager Chandler Goodwin spoke positively about ULCT’s trainings, conference and its support of, and lobbying for, city-friendly bills.

“They work to preserve local control from the state level,” he

said.

Mayor Gary Gygi, who served on ULCT’s board for two years, and Councilmember Jenney Rees spoke in support of ULCT and in support of Cedar Hills remaining a member. In the end, Councilmember Daniel Zappala, calling a remark of Crawley’s portraying ULCT as liberal “laughable,” made a motion to disapprove Crawley’s proposed resolution. The other three members of the council voted in support of Zappala’s motion.

ULCT has been in the headlines in recent months as charges that some employees have allegedly misused the organization’s funds led to the resignation of its director and administrative services director.

Cedar Hills pays about $5,118 a year (based on assessed property values) to be a member of the organization.

On May 16, the council modified its ordinance relating to bed and breakfast facilities.

The code had required that any B&Bs be registered historic structures. That requirement was removed because the city has no historic structures according to the state and national registries.

agreement being signed by the Director of the Division of Water Quality, NUCWCD will remit payment in the amount of $70,802.05.

This amount is to reimburse monitoring costs that DWQ incurred from Aug. 23 through Sept. 5 last year.

On or before January 1, 2018, the conservancy district will pay $21 ,820.50 to DWQ for labor costs associated with the Tibble Fork Dam spill. They will then pay $ 17,500 for the assessed penalties each year See SPILL on page A3

Silicon Slopes, a nonprofit organization that promotes Utah’s startup and tech community, has opened its new headquarters in Lehi at 2600 West Executive Pkwy (Suite 140), Thanksgiving Point.

Gov. Gary Herbert spoke at the Silicon Slopes opening ceremony on May 17. Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox also attended. At the ribbon cutting Provo Mayor John Curtis was honored as the first recipient of the Silicon Slopes Community Hero award for his support during the company’s early growth.

Young Living Essential Oils is also making its new home in Lehi. On May 16 company officials held a groundbreaking of what will be its 263,000 squarefoot global headquarters at 1538 Sandalwood Drive.

The five-story building will house nearly 1,000 employees.

The more-than-27-acre campus will include 3.6 acres of demonstration gardens.

“We are honored to have

Governor Gary Herbert

Young Living permanently establish its headquarters in Lehi,” said Lehi City Mayor Bert Wilson at the groundbreaking. “Young Living has been a valuable community partner, and we look forward to the future opportunities it will bring to our city and state.”

In other city news, on May 16, the Alpine School District Board of Education voted to purchase 14.35 acres of land at 1200 S. Center St. in Lehi for $2.35 million. As part of a bond approved by voters last year, the district is constructing a new elementary school in Lehi.

Eagle Mountain clean-up day a big success

By Mike Kieffer

Eagle Mountain held its yearly citywide clean up day on Saturday, May 13th. Around 400 residents assembled at Frontier Middle School to be organized into groups at 8:30 a.m. to participate. In total, the city removed 14 full dumpsters and 4,000 pounds of e-waste. Volunteers supplied over 1,600 man hours during the event. That total does not include the amount of time City Staff and others worked to prepare for the event.

During the day, there were 14 dumpsters, provided by the city, for residents to use. These dumpsters were reportedly full by 2 p.m.. The city also arranged with Metech Recycling to supply e-waste bins. Metech says that the City collected around 4,000 pounds of e-waste during the event.

The city had various projects that the participants worked on until 12:30 pm. Spread through the city, the projects painting, adding mulch and general clean-up. Projects included: Mountina Ranch Bike Park - staining of wood features and

Girl Scout Troop 350 particpated in the Eagle Mountain clean-up day. Photo by Hillary Bolander general clean-up.

White Hills - entrance clean-up and mulch.

Mulch and Trash clean-up for: Meadow Ranch A, North Ranch, Sage Valley, Overland Park, Eagle Point C, Eagle Point B, Nolen Park, Kiowa Valley Park, Lewis Street Park.

Pioneer Park - mulch, graffiti cleanup, playground holes filed, and new sod (12 pallets) Arrival Detention Pond - Weeding

and trash clean-up.

Tickville Wash - trash clean-up, and graffiti clean-up. Roadside trash cleanup.

Mt. Airey and Ranches Parkway staining split rail fence.

Lone Tree - entrance monument staining.

Volunteers also did yard work for four senior citizens that were recommended to organizers by the seniors See CLEAN-UP on page A3

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Candidates run for local offices

By Linda Petersen

Between June 1 and June 7, northern Utah County residents in several communities filed declarations of candidacy for various city government offices. See the list below for candidates in your community.

AMERICAN FORK Three individuals have filed to run for mayor, a fouryear position currently held by Mayor James H. Hadfield. They are Carlton Bowen and Brad Frost (current city council members) and Daniel Copper.

Eight people have filed for the four-year city council positions currently held by Bowen and Jeffrey Shorter.

They are Bill Houlin, Jeffrey Shorter, Kyle Barratt, Doug Richards, Ernie John, Staci Carroll, Barbara Christiansen and Aaron Clegg.

ALPINE In Alpine, four people have filed to run for mayor, a four-year position: Sheldon Wimmer (incumbent), Rob Schoen, Troy Stout (current council member) and Melanie Ewing.

Four others have put their hats in the ring for two four-year council seats currently occupied by Roger Bennett and Stout: Carla Merrill, Steve Cosper, Judi Pickell and Paul Kroff.

CEDAR FORT In Cedar Fort, seven people have filed a declaration of candidacy to run for political office. Lynette Groff, Kelly Berry and David Gustin (who currently serves on the town council) have filed to run for mayor (a fouryear position).

Wayne Cook, Ellen Cibula (incumbent) and Wendy Lojik are running for a four-year town council term.

Harry Draper is running for a two-year council seat.

CEDAR HILLS Cedar Hills has two candidates for mayor, a position currently held by Mayor Gary Gygi: Jenney Rees (current council member) and Curt Crosby.

Five individuals are running for two city council seats currently held by Howard Anderson and Ben Bailey: Denise Anderson, Steve Thomas, David Driggs, Ben Ellsworth and Maurice Fernando Navarro.

HIGHLAND In Highland current city council member Rod Mann, Wayne Knoll Tanaka, Sam Orton, Cal Miller and Jessie J. Schoenfeld are running for the position of mayor, currently occupied by Mark Thompson.

Eleven people are running for two four-year council seats currently occupied by Rod Mann and Dennis LeBaron: LeBaron (incumbent), Lawrence U. Vidinha, Christopher Kemp, John Hans Thomas, Elisabeth Luntz, Audrey Wright, Tim Ball, Chris Dayton, Kevin Braddy, Scott L. Smith and Kurt Ostler.

LEHI Lehi has five mayoral candidates including current mayor, Bert Wilson. Cody Black, R. Curtis Payne, Mark Johnson, Nolan Johnson and Wilson (incumbent).

Five candidates are running for two four-year council seats: Chris Condie (incumbent), Paul Hancock (incumbent) Bailey Holmes, Steven Sabey and Sean Williams.

Primary Elections will be held Aug. 15. Mail-in ballots for those positions where more than two people have filed will be sent out to registered voters about two weeks prior. The General Election will be Nov. 7. Voters will receive their ballots around Oct 17. (All elections in Utah County are mail-in.)

Highland sets up cemetary care fund

By Linda Petersen

Highland City has increased its cemetery fees. Beginning July 1, those wishing to inter their loved

ones in the Highland City Cemetery will pay 3 percent more.

City officials say this is necessary to help set up a perpetual care fund for the cemetery. Currently all cemetery expenses, including maintenance, are paid for out of revenues from plot sales and burial fees. While that revenue is currently more than the cemetery’s expenses, the administration is concerned that once all the plots are sold, there will be no funding for the cemetery

except to draw it from the city’s general fund. A perpetual care fund could at least partially address that issue, they say.

Beginning in July, there will be an annual 3 percent increase on plot fees, which city officials hope will cover inflation and other cemetery expenses.

Matt Mills of Zions Bank, who researched the issue for the city council, recommended that 10 percent of the cemetery fund should be paid for by general fund contributions for maintenance costs, and 25 percent for capital expenses.

Currently, the cemetery fund is repaying the general fund for land acquisition. Those payments should be complete in 2026.

With the fee change, a burial plot for a Highland resident will increase from $985 to $1,015 and a plot for non-residents will increase from $1,375 to $1,416 $41.

Burial fees are not going up, although Mills recommended they be looked at every three to five years to see if they need to be increased.

New opening to fill on Cedar Hills city council

By Linda Petersen

CEDAR HILLS—There is an immediate opening on the city council after the June 4 resignation of Rob Crawley. Crawley and his family are moving out of the city.

“I resigned because my family is moving to a home in Highland that is just right for our family.

I am sad to not finish my term and explored all possible ways that I might continue on the City Council while doing what is best for my family and found there are no possible ways to remain on the Council while not living in the city of Cedar Hills. My family took precedence. God first, then family, then country/community,” Crawley said in a blog post.

The council will fill the position

at its regular meeting at 7 p.m.

June 20 (at the Community Recreation Center) from residents apply C

by June 16. Applications may be found on the city’s website at cedarhills.seamlessdocs.com/f/ councilapplication.

Mayor Gary Gygi, whose term is up in December, has chosen not to run again. “I am choosing not to run this year. I have loved doing this for you, and it has been one of the greatest honors of my life, but … I am not a career politician. I set quite a few goals when I began, and we have accomplished most of them up to now, and I am confident that by the end of the year we may have all of them done,” he told residents in the May city newsletter.

New road fee in Highland

By Linda Petersen

HIGHLAND—The city council has approved a new fee to maintain city roads. The $18.50 fee, per month, per residence, goes into effect July 27 and will be in effect until 2028.

On May 16, the council considered whether to approve a property tax increase or a road fee to address a shortfall in the city’s budget for road repair and maintenance.Councilman Rod Man, who made the motion, said that he proposed the 2028 date because the city’s library and park bonds would be paid off by that time and there would be more revenue for roads.

A recent road study commissioned by the city indicated that the city’s current budget cannot handle the repairs and maintenance needed on city roads and that an additional

$1 million is needed each year to bring them up to city standards.

City officials have been struggling to come up with ways to fund the needed road repairs and recently put various options to residents at four open houses across the city.

In the city’s recent citizen survey, 67 percent of respondents said they would support the city raising fees or taxes to pay for road maintenance and rehabilitation.

According to City Manager Nathan Crane, 91 percent of residents responding to a survey at the open houses said they would be willing to support some kind of increase—40 percent favored a tax increase while 54 percent supported a road fee.

The new fee will be charged as part of the utility bill.

Cedar Fort gets new planning and zoning member, treasurer

By Linda Petersen

CEDAR FORT—The town council recently appointed Bart Berry as a new Planning and Zoning Board member to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Paul Peterson. His term will end in 2021.

The council also appointed council member Richard Stark as city treasurer after a search for a new treasurer came up empty and Stark volunteered for the position. The council unanimously approved him as treasurer (with Stark abstaining) with the provision that his assignment over budget would be shifted to another council member.

Mayor Howard Anderson reported that the town received a recreational grant from hotel tax revenues for $1,000. The council voted to use those funds to replace gravel in the Cedar Fort Cemetery.

Anderson told the council the town had received another CDBG

grant for recreation center modifications that will include a big room, a new HVAC unit and a new water line along 100 East connecting the community center to the town water system.

Anderson also reported that the town had been overcharged by the sheriff’s department and would shortly be receiving a refund of almost $15,000.

The council approved a new contract with the sheriff’s department for seven hours per week at the rate of $50/hour. The council also approved a contract with Dr. Mark Bair to back up the fire department, a provision required by law. The contract with Bair, an ER doctor with trauma training, is for $1,000 annually.

New fire department personnel Mathew Chase and Emily Covarrubias were administered the oath of office by the town clerk, Vonda Cook at the last council meeting.

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Alpine to share cost of 4800 West widening project

By Linda Petersen

ALPINE—Alpine city will pay a small part of the cost of a project to widen 4800 West and construct a southbound right-hand turn lane at the intersection of 4800 West and SR-92, after approval by the city council on May 9.

The project is mainly being funded by a Utah county with a grant of $305,794. Alpine and Highland are required to fund the remaining $22,206 of the project and the cities will split the cost. Alpine’s share is

$11,103. Highland has already commenced preliminary design work. It is estimated that it will take $21,376 to survey, finalize the design and bid the project.

At the May 9 meeting, the Alpine city council also approved a Fireworks and Open Fire Restriction Map for this year’s fire season. City Engineer Jed Muhelestein reported that it had been a wet winter and there would be more grass and greater possibility of fire as it dried out. (Specific details are in the June city newsletter).

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One of the groups that participated was Girl Scout Troop 350.

Hillary Bolander, Eagle Mountain Resident, and leader for troop 350, made this comment about the event: “This was our troops second year participating in the clean up. We love giving the girls this opportunity to be a part of the community this way. It is so well organized and the girls always have fun while learning new ways they can take better care of our city.

“They gave our troop their assignment a few days before so we could come dressed appropriately and fully aware of what was expected.

When we arrive everything was so well organized that it is easy to get

our stuff and head out to the job.

“This year we helped paint the graffiti off of a storm drain tunnel and then picked up trash in the area around it. Larry, the storm drain supervisor, was so great to work with and within a couple of hours we had the job finished. Then, we headed back for the pizza which the girls are always excited about.

“I also love that the city brings all the volunteers back together at the end, because it makes me happy to see that there are so many people in our community who are willing to help keep our city a beautiful place.

I am so grateful for the opportunity the city gives us to work together.

We can’t wait for next year.”

Bonfire causes concern

By Mike Kieffer

On May 3, as people were getting ready to watch the Fireworks commemorating the end of the Eagle Mountain Pony Express days, people noticed an orange glow on Turtle Hill. The Lake Mountain peak is found between the City Center and Ranches areas in Eagle Mountain, and is located east of Frontier Middle School.

United Fire Authority, the fire fighting group contracted to protect Eagle Mountain, were called to a fire on the top of Turtle Hill. They responded quickly, and flashing red lights could be seen on the hill shortly after the call went out.

A call was made to dispatch about a fire on the top of Turtle Hill at 21:59. The fire was reported as

An interlocal agreement with Utah County to administer the 2017 vote by mail municipal election for Alpine City was also approved.

The council tabled a proposed annexation amendment which would indicate an area referred to as “North Area” and the area referred to as “Pine Grove,” totaling 228.58 acres be added to the city plan “until it could be cleaned up.”

The council approved an exchange in property in several lots in the Heritage Hills subdivision in order to drill a well.

growing in size. The UFA dispatched a UTV to the top of the hill to investigate, as well as dispatched a second truck for support at the base of the hill.

When the UFA arrived on scene, they found a group of teenagers having a bonfire. The bonfire was comprised of stacked pallets with no fire ring or source of extinguishment. The firefighters then extinguished the fire. The last unit was cleared and the fire units left the scene at 22:30.

With the fire season upon us, and a growing number of fires reported over the last few weeks, residents need to make sure they act wisely to keep the fire risk low. Luckily, this bonfire did not get away from the teenagers, and was reported so it could be extinguished quickly.

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Federal local and state officials held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Tibble Fork Reservoir on June 6. The rehabilitation project raised the reservoir by 15 feet. According to the USDA National Resources Conservation Services, “The rehabilitation project is expected to provide average annual benefits of $535,000 including water supply, recreation and flood protection.”

Lehi growth ranks nationally

By Linda Petersen

LEHI—According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lehi is the 11th fastest-growing large city in the country. According to census figures, with a 2016 population of 61,130, Lehi grew by 4.6 percent from July 1, 2015 to July 1, 2016.

Lehi was the only Utah city on the list which was dominated by mostly southern cities in Texas (four of the top five), Florida and South Carolina. Just three other western cities, Bend, Ore. (population 91,122; 4.9 percent), Buckeye, Ariz. (population 64,629; 4.8 percent) and Meridian, a Boise, Idaho suburb (population 95,623;

4.5 percent) made the list.

“Overall, cities in the South continue to grow at a faster rate than any other U.S region,” said Amel Toukabri, a demographer in the Census Bureau’s population division. “Since the 2010 Census, the population in large southern cities grew by an average of 9.4 percent.

In comparison, cities in the West grew 7.3 percent, while cities in the Northeast and Midwest had much lower growth rates at 1.8 percent and 3.0 percent respectively.”

Conroe, a suburb of Houston, Texas with a population of 82,286 topped the list with a 7.8 percent growth rate. The census bureau released the figures May 25.

EM election is one to watch

By Mike Kieffer

EAGLE MOUNTAIN -- This year’s Eagle Mountain city election looks like it will be an interesting one.

Residents will be electing a Mayor and two City Council members both positions carry a 4-year term from January 2018 to January 2022. Six residents have announced their candidacy for mayor and nine for city council positions. There are a lot of new names to the Eagle Mountain Political scene, but there are also a few that people should recognize.

The two open seats for the city council are currently held by Tom Westmoreland, and for Adam Bradley. Tom is not running for re-election as a city council member, but has thrown his hat into the ring for the mayor’s seat. Adam Bradley has announced that he will not be running for city office. Mayor Christopher Pengra has also announced that he will not be running.

Because none of the incumbents are running for their old seats, there are a lot of people running for the three positions who would not of run against the incumbents. When council member Colby Curtis was asked who he was going to endorse this election cycle, his response was, “I will support the candidate who survives the cage match.” He then added, “…but joking aside, I will likely remain neutral and wish

all the candidates the best.”

Eagle Mountain’s code allows for a full time mayor, or a part time mayor. The full time mayor has a salary of $70,000, while the part time mayor has a salary of $27,700. It is expected that the full time mayor uses their office as their primary source of income, while the part time mayor has another primary source of income.

The mayoral seat is being pursued by current city council members Stephanie Gricius and Tom Westmoreland. If either is elected mayor, the city will need to fill their city council seat for the remaining 2 years of their term.

Fionnuala Koefed, Eagle Mountain City Recorder, explains what that process would be. “It would be an appointment of an individual by the legislative body, based on those that submit a letter of interest for the position.”

It should also be noted that Debbie Hooge, the first mayor of Eagle Mountain, is running for mayor as well.

Candidates for Mayor PT - Part Time Mayor, FT - Full Time Mayor Casey Voeks - (PT) caseyvoeks@ gmail.com Jonathan Vail - (FT) jokersstyle@ hotmail.com Debbie Hooge - (FT) Debbie4mayor@gmail.com

Tom Westmoreland - (FT) Tom@ tom4em.com Stephanie Gricius - (PT) Stephanie@votestephanie.org Taylor Malungahu - (PT) Tonganfob@gmail.com Candidates for City Council Drew Curley - drew@drewcurley. com Lonnie Petersen - Ljpetey78@ gmail.com Tyler Shimakonis - Tyler4em@ gmail.com Melissa Clark - melissa4EM@ gmail.com Brett Mansfield - Brett@electbrettmansfield.org Donna Burnham - dburnham@ gmail.com Jared Gray - grayjar@gmail.com Matt Visser - Givemeyourslst@ gmail.com Jan M. Preece - Preecem@gmail. com.

This will also be the first election that Eagle Mountain will be using Vote By Mail. It will be an interesting election to watch and to see if Eagle Mountain can get voter turnout to increase in a non-presidential election cycle.

The primary election will be held on August 15, 2017 from 7 a.m.

- 8 p.m. Candidates elected at the primary election will continue on to the general election. The general election will be held on November 7, 2017.

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Steel yourself for a good time at American Fork’s Steel Days celebration

By Linda Petersen

The American Fork Steel Days celebration will be held Tuesday, July 6, through Saturday, July 15, this year. These 11 days are filled with fun activities for all members of your family, from the youngest to the oldest.

This year marks the 25th year anniversary of the Steel Days Quilt Show. At this free event, which showcases the works of local artisans, the public votes on their favorite quilts. Several awards are given, including the Utah Quilt Guild’s Best of Show Award. Hours of exhibit at the American Fork The Steel Days Grand Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m., July 15, at the Senior Center are Thursday and Friday, July 6 and 7, from 10 a.m. to intersection of 300 West and Main Street 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, July 8, at Robinson musical celebration of America on The Steel Days Art Show will be Park. Pick up universal tickets Monday, July 10, in the outdoor held on Friday and Saturday, July 7 called SteelDeal tickets which allow Amphitheater at Quail Cove Park. and 8, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on visitors to present one ticket for any The event will begin at 7 p.m. with Monday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 ride at the carnival June 19-July 5 the posting of colors, the Pledge of p.m. at the American Fork Library, p.m. from various city businessAllegiance and Taps by the National 64 South 100 East. There will be an es (for a list, visit the Steel Days Guard. artist’s reception on Thursday, July website.)

On Tuesday, July 11, you can 8, at 7 p.m.

Head on over to the Rotary Park bring your cute infant or toddler, A Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, July 8, from noon to newborn to 24 months, and enter Thursday, Friday and Saturday July 7 p.m. to enjoy the free car show them in one of eight categories in 6-8, at various locations around the (including an ugly truck contest) the baby contest ($15 registration). city from 10 a.m. to dark. Visit the and cruise at Rotary Park. The car It will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Steel Days website at steeldaysaf. cruise, where entrants will have the at Rotary Park, 400 South 200 East. com for more information. opportunity to showcase their cars There will be a girl and boy winner The City of Fun Carnival will be along Historic Main Street, will in each category. Winners will paropen Thursday, July 6, from noon begin at 8 p.m. ticipate in Saturday’s grand parade to 10:30 p.m., and from 10:30 a.m.

The American Fork Symphony with their parents. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, July 7, will serenade audiences with a The Steel Days Coed Kickball

Alpine to share cost of 4800 West widening project

By Linda Petersen

ALPINE—Alpine city will pay a small part of the cost of a project to widen 4800 West and construct a southbound right-hand turn lane at the intersection of 4800 West and SR-92, after approval by the city council on May 9.

The project is mainly being funded by a Utah county with a grant of $305,794. Alpine and Highland are required to fund the remaining $22,206 of the project and the cities will split the cost. Alpine’s share is $11,103. Highland has already com-

menced preliminary design work. It is estimated that it will take $21,376 to survey, finalize the design and bid the project.

At the May 9 meeting, the Alpine city council also approved a Fireworks and Open Fire Restriction Map for this year’s fire season. City Engineer Jed Muhelestein reported that it had been a wet winter and there would be more grass and greater possibility of fire as it dried out. (Specific details are in the June city newsletter).

An interlocal agreement with

Utah County to administer the 2017 vote by mail municipal election for Alpine City was also approved.

The council tabled a proposed annexation amendment which would indicate an area referred to as “North Area” and the area referred to as “Pine Grove,” totaling 228.58 acres be added to the city plan “until it could be cleaned up.”

The council approved an exchange in property in several lots in the Heritage Hills subdivision in order to drill a well.

Tournament will also be held on Tuesday, July 11, beginning at 6 p.m. at Art Dye Park, 1000 North 550 E Street.The cost is $80 per team. Games may go until 2 a.m.

Then, on Wednesday, July 12, there will be a free Zumba class in the Fitness Center parking lot.

Enjoy discounted swimming at the Fitness Center for $2 a person from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and limber adults can enjoy some outdoor yoga from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Pony League Baseball Field.

On Thursday, July 13, from noon to 1:30 p.m., little girls and their moms can enjoy “Tea with the Queen” with the new Miss American Fork at the American Fork Amphitheater, 851 E. 700 N. The cost is $15 per mother-daughter couple and $10 for each additional daughter.

Admission includes lunch, photo, crown and wand, face painting and nail painting.

At the City Gravity Soap Box Derby on Thursday, July 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., 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 and will be held at 740 North 20 East. Entry is $15 per car. .

There will be a youth street dance for kids ages 14 to 18 on Friday, July 14, from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 20 North Church Street.

Lehi Round-Up Royalty crowned

By Linda Petersen

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EAGLE MOUNTAIN RODEO ARENA 4447 Major Street Eagle Mountain, UT 84005 Take exit 279 for Lehi Main Street - Head west about 2 miles. At the traffic circle, continue on Main Street another 4 miles.

Turn right onto UT-145, Continue on UT-73 Cedar Fort Rd. for 5.4 miles.

Turn Left onto Eagle Mountain Blvd for 3.5 miles.

Bring the whole family to Art Dye Park on Friday, July 14, to view “Moana” under the stars with free popcorn and drinks at Art Dye Park.

The movie begins at dusk.

The Saturday, July 15, schedule is packed with events.

The American Fork High School Marching Band breakfast will be offered in the Fresh Market parking lot from 6:30 to 9 a.m. Breakfast includes pancakes, hash browns, eggs, ham, and a drink. Tickets will also be available on the morning of the breakfast. The cost for adults is $5 and for children ages 3-11 is $2.50.

The Steel Days 10K and 5K runs will kick off at 7 a.m. at the fire station followed by the Toddler Trot and Kids One-Mile Run. Regristration is $30 for the 10K and $25 for the 5K. Then the Steel Days Grand Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. the intersection of 300 West and turn east along Main Street to 100 East and then head north to 400 North.

There will be a Picnic in the Park from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Art Dye Park. (Details were still being finalized at press time. Visit the Steel Days website for more information.)

The Steel Days celebration will finish up Saturday with the Big Show and fireworks from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Art Dye Park Complete details and links to register for all events are available online at www.steeldaysaf.com.

‘Join the tradition’ at the greatest show on dirt…the 80th annual Lehi Round-Up Rodeo. There is nothing comparable to watching the grand entry with the music, flags, cowgirls and Mount Timpanogos looming to the east. The Lehi Round-Up Rodeo royalty was chosen in April and they are looking forward to meeting all the great fans that attend this action-packed PRCA rodeo, which will be held June 22, 23 and 24 beginning at 8 p.m.

The Lehi Round-Up Queen for 2017 is Kassadee Jo Jones, a Lehi native and the daughter of Darin and Kellie Jo Jones. Kassadee is a 2017 graduate of Lehi High School where she has been active in the Utah High School Rodeo Association and Future Farmers of America. She has held the titles of Pony Express Days Rodeo queen, Miss Summit County Fair Rodeo queen, and numerous high school rodeo queen titles and was selected as the second attendant to the 2016 UHSRA queen.

Jones enjoys making cupcakes and co-owns ‘The Cupcake Queens’ with her sister. She is a licensed nail technician and enjoys teaching her friends how to country swing dance.

She is actively involved with “Glitter Like Gold,” a child cancer awareness campaign that was created by her aunt and former professional barrel racer, Nancy Hunter. Jones will represent Lehi at the 2017 Miss Rodeo Utah pageant.

Jayna Scadden of Farmington, Utah will represent the 2017 Lehi Round-Up Rodeo as the first attendant. She is the daughter of Douglas and Jannette Scadden. Scadden has

been an active member of the Utah State Western Riding Club and has also served as the second attendant to Miss Wilderness Circuit 2016.

She enjoys playing the piano and trail riding. Scadden plans to attend Weber State University this fall, majoring in nursing with a minor in psychology.

Bailee Noble from Hyrum, Utah, the daughter of Keith Noble and Mindie and Eddie Berntsen, was chosen as the second attendant.

Noble is a past member of the Utah High School Rodeo Association, competing in several events including the queen contests. She has been a member of the Cache County 4-H program and received many awards.

She has served as the 2015 Strawberry Days Rodeo queen and 2016 Cache County Fair and Rodeo queen.

Noble is a licensed cosmetologist and enjoys camping, spending time with family, friends and working with young horses. She plans to compete for Miss Rodeo Utah in July and attend college in the fall.

These three beautiful cowgirls are great ambassadors for rodeo and they want to invite you all to the Lehi Round-Up Rodeo June 22, 23, and 24. You won’t want to miss the great bucking stock provided by Frontier Rodeo, the antics of Lecile Harris, the showmanship of trick rider and stunt man Kyzer Stoddard and the fearlessness of the returning motorcycle maniacs!

Tickets are on sale now at www. lehirodeo.com They will also be available at Maceys and Kohlers in Lehi.

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Events for all ages at Lehi Round-Up celebration

By Christy Jepson

Several new activities have been added to Lehi’s 2017 Round-Up Celebration week including: a skateboarding competition, a pet show and teen laser tag event.

“Lehi Roundup is a favorite time of year to celebrate our community and traditions. Our week-long celebration has activities for all ages to enjoy. Our goal is to make Lehi Round-Up week a favorite time of year for everyone who participates!” says Pam Gordon, a member of the Lehi celebration committee.

This year’s Round-Up Grand Marshals are John and Jeanette Rasmussen Haws who are both Lehi natives. The couple have been major contributors to preserving Lehi’s history. John served on the City Council at age 21 for two terms, and Jeanette taught elementary school in Jordan School District for 29 years. Currently, they both spend their time gathering photos, maps, stories, histories and documents to help preserve Lehi’s history.

Annual Round-Up favorites planned for this year’s celebration include: a princess party at the Legacy center, an art show, a baby contest, a car show, miniature float parade, the main parade, the horse parade, concerts and picnic at Wine’s Park, a family western BBQ dinner and entertainment, Comedy Sportz at Skyridge High School and the Lehi Round-Up Rodeo.

“I love being a part of keeping our traditions alive, making new ones, being a part of the community, and also working with the many volunteers who make this event happen,” says Gordon.

Check out the Round-Up schedule below for activities your family will enjoy.

Saturday, June 17 • Lehi Round- Up 10K/5K/Kid’s Mile Start times: 10K, 7:30 a.m.; 5K, 7:45 am; Kid’s Mile, 8 a.m. Packet pick-up is Friday, June 16 at Lehi High School.

• Doubles Tennis Tournament 8 a.m. at the Lehi High School tennis courts. Registration is $15 per team.

• Princess Party 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Legacy Center. The cost is $10 per person.

Pre-registration is required.

• Car Show 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Mountainland Applied Technology Center, 2301 W Ashton Blvd.

Sunday, June 18 • Arts in the Park featuring Wasatch Revival

The Lehi Round-Up Miniature Float Parade begins at 6 p.m., June 23, at Wines Park.

7 p.m. at Wines Park, 500 North Center.

Monday, June 19 • Half-Price Swim Day From 1-8:50 p.m. at the Legacy Center and 11 a.m. - 6:50 p.m. at the Lehi Outdoor Pool.

• Art Show 6-8 p.m. at the Lehi Arts Center • Concert and Picnic in the Park 6:30 p.m. at Wines Park, featuring country trio Temecula Road and food trucks: Kona Ice, CupBop, Sean’s Smokehouse BBQ and O’Crowley Irish Tacos Tuesday, June 20 • Baby Contest From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Legacy Center. There is a $5 entry fee.

• Art Show 6-8 p.m. Lehi Arts Center • Comedy Sportz Starting at 7 p.m. at Skyridge High School.

Wednesday, June 21 • Cowboy Classic Golf Tournament Fox Hollow Golf Club.

• Round-Up Skateboard Competition 11 a.m. Lehi Skate Park, 2006 W 2100 North.

• Family Western BBQ & Entertainment From 4:30-7 p.m. at Wines Park.

The cost is $5 per plate.

• Outdoor Movie “Sing” Starts at 9 p.m. at Vets Ball Park, 850 W Main Street.

• Art Show From 6-8 p.m. at the Lehi Arts Center.

Thursday, June 22 • Animals Got Talent Talent show starts at 12 pm at Wines Park. Pet registration begins at 11 a.m.

• Stock Parade Begins at 6 p.m. and goes from Wines Park to the Rodeo Grounds.

• Art Show From 6-8 p.m. at the Lehi Arts Center.

• PRCA Rodeo

8 p.m. at the Lehi Rodeo Grounds, 105 N 500 West. Tickets are $12.

Friday, June 23 • Round-Up Market 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Wines Park.

• Bingo From 10-12 p.m. at Wines Park.

• Teen Laser Tag From 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at Wines Park.

• Miniature Float Parade 6 p.m. from Wines Park to Lehi High School.

• Art Show From 6-8 p.m. at the Lehi Arts Center.

• PRCA Rodeo 8 p.m. Lehi Rodeo Grounds. Tickets are $13.

Saturday, June 24 • Chuck Wagon Breakfast 7-10 a.m. at Wines Park. The cost is $5 per plate.

• Art Show 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Lehi Arts Center.

• Grand Parade 10 a.m. from Wines Park to Lehi High School.

• Family Fun Day Round-Up Market & Entertainment from 11a.m.-5 p.m. at Wines Park.

The cost for bounce house activities is $5.

• Horseshoe Tournament 1 p.m. at the Lehi Sports Park, 2000 W 700 South. Registration is free for Lehi residents and $15 for non-residents.

• PRCA Rodeo 8 p.m. at the Lehi Rodeo Grounds.

Tickets are $13 • Family Dirt Dance Immediately following the rodeo at the Lehi Rodeo Grounds Sunday, June 25 • Arts in the Park featuring Joshua Creek 7 p.m. at Wines Park.

Computer Passwords workshop at the Lehi Senior Center Learn to create simple and secure passwords! The Lehi Senior Center is hosting a Computer Passwords Workshop Monday, June 26 at 10 a.m. in the main room in the Lehi Senior Center, 123 N Center Street.

You don’t have to be a member to attend this workshop, so bring a friend or family member who is in need of this instruction.

No computer is required for this workshop. Participants will be

instructed by Dave Soki, a cybersecurity professional. He works every day to protect people and their businesses from cyber-attacks and hackers. It could happen to anyone!

In this workshop, Dave will help us understand a simple method he developed to create passwords that are easy to remember, but hard for hackers to discover. No registration is necessary for this workshop - just show up!

The workshop will start promptly at 10 a.m., so please be there a bit before if you would like to participate. Contact Jessie Jones at 385201-2349 or jjones@lehi-ut.gov if you have any questions.

Mayor Pengra says no to a second term

By Mike Kieffer

EAGLE MOUNTAIN -- On May 30th, Mayor Chris Pengra announced that he will not be running for a second term. This announcement follows the announcement by council member Adam Bradley, during a recent city council meeting, that he would also not be running for another term.

Pengra states in the letter written to the City Council, City Staff, and Residents of Eagle Mountain that his plans were initially to run for another term.

Pengra wrote, “Up until several days ago, my intention had been to run again as a part time mayor, and to look for a job leading up to the election to compensate for lost income.”

Pengra, who is also a local pastor, said, “When I ran for mayor, I did so having first sought the Lord through much prayer. Running for mayor was for me, an act of the obedience to the Lord and an act of service to the residents of Eagle Mountain. It was not something I could have done, had it not been for the clear prompting of the Holy Spirit, and the Lord orchestrating circumstances and opening doors.

At the time I ran, I had confidence that I was in the center of the Lord’s will and that is exactly where I intend to remain,” he said.

In his letter, Pengra lists that main reason why he is not running for a second term, “That decision to run was missing one critical element however, and that was the Lord. I had not committed the necessary time to pray through the decision and to seek counsel from the Holy Spirit. Having now spent several days doing just that, it is clear to me that I am called to return to the private sector and to invest my time and my efforts in my amazing wife and my two young daughters.”

He thanked his wife for her

support. “As my wife and children know, there are times that this duty does not respect boundaries between personal life and civic responsibilities. Through all of that, they have supported me and stood by my side with grace, often sacrificing personal comfort in the process. I can”t begin to express how much I love my wife and my children and how much I appreciate their sacrifices.”

During the rest of his term, Pengra plans to “keep my foot on the gas pedal and finish strong.”

Pengra has seen the city change over his course as Mayor, and residents expect to see more changes during the rest of his office. He has tackled hard issues including city infrastructure, the Ranches HOA issues and explosive city growth.

He has also been a very strong proponent of the Eagle Mountain Kestrel Project.

He wrote, “In closing, I want residents, council members and city staff to know that I have been blessed beyond measure to serve each of you to the absolute best of my ability. I tried to serve with integrity and in a manner that was above reproach. I hope it will be said of me that I did the right things, for the right reasons, no matter how difficult it may have been. I am exceedingly proud of what we have accomplished together, I am proud of this community, I am proud of the part that I was blessed enough to have played in our successes.”

Eagle Mountain residents are sure to hear more from the mayor as the election cycle starts and will continue see his positive influence in the city for years to come, including through his work at Redemption Hill Church which he helped organize this year and currently is an Elder and Executive Pastor for administration and vision.

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American Fork kicks off popular Concert in the Park series

By Linda Petersen

American Fork has already kicked off its free summer Concert in the Park series with the Red Desert Ramblers on June 12, but there’s still plenty of great acts to enjoy.

The concerts are held at the Quail Cove Amphitheater, 851 E. 700 North. In years past, seating has been in the rock amphitheater, but this year for all concerts except the Steel Days American Fork Symphony performance, seating will be in the grassy area on the south side of the stage. Attendees are invited to bring blankets and chairs.

The concerts will begin Mondays at 7 p.m., but starting at 6 p.m. there will be food trucks providing a variety of tasty food. There will also be vendor booths with boutique items for sale.

There will be no concerts on July 3 and July 24. The annual Steel Days American Fork Symphony performance will be held July 10.

Check the schedule below for a description of each performance.

June 19 Festive People This Provo band is composed of lead vocalist John Lane, Skylar Hansen on guitar, Dillon Boss on

bass and drummer Brennan Tolman.

They released their first self-titled EP in May 2015 and plan to release another five-song EP this fall. Festive People has played at Provo’s Stadium of Fire, the Timpanogos Music Festival and more. The band won Velour Live Music Gallery’s 2015 Winter Battle of the Bands.

June 26 Wasatch Winds and American Fork Band In Utah County, the Wasatch Winds Symphonic Band is the largest ensemble for adult musicians seeking a full band experience.

July 10 The American Fork Symphony The Symphony is under the direction of Dr. Adam Lambert, Jason Robison and Shauna Smith.

Membership includes musicians from throughout Utah County and the surrounding area.

July 17 The Coteries This folk rock trio played over 200 shows in 2014, from farmers markets to the Divide Music Festival and Harmonium Music Fest.

On July 29. 2016 they released their debut EP, Reason in the Road.

July 31 The Fangs

This Indie rock band from Provo, is composed of members Emmett Florence, Lukas Sanchez and Brad Bennett, The Fangs played last year’s Big Show under the name Thrillionaire.

Aug. 7 The Fab Folk Matt Weidauer and Jake Haws do folk renditions of songs by the Beatles featuring vocals, acoustic guitars, mandolin and light percussion. Their sound is influenced by contemporary indie folk artists like Bon Iver, Iron & Wine, The Shins, Wilco and Fleet Foxes.

Aug.14 Joshua Creek With their unique brand of lyrical storytelling, Americana-style music and three-part harmonies, Joshua Creek has built a strong and loyal fan-base over the last 12 years while receiving praise from music press, radio and event organizers.

The band has released six studio albums and one live DVD with reviewers often describing Jeff Hinton’s lead vocals as a cross between John Denver and James Taylor. One DJ aptly described Joshua Creek as “like listening to a Norman Rockwell painting.”

Pony Express Days comes to a close considered out of play. There were several rounds, and the last two cars standing moved onto the final round. Between events, when the damaged cars were being towed or removed with heavy equipment, the spectators participated in games, including the frozen t-shirt contest.

There were three classes of cars.

There were the regular cars, that moved to the next round, a competition between mini-cars and trucks.

The 3rd of June was the final day for the Pony Express Days celebration in Eagle Mountain. The day started off with a parade that proceeded down Pony Express Blvd, the main street of Eagle Mountain.

The parade started at 10 a.m., and consisted of entries from the city’s elected officials, the local schools and local businesses. Saratoga Springs was also represented in the parade.

Hidden Hollow Elementary east to the Ridley’s parking lot. The parade consisted of close to 100 entries this year. Several floats were given awards from the city: Best Municipality Entry went to Payson City; Best Corporate Entry went to Bank of American Fork; Workmanship and Use of Materials went to Rockwell Charter High Shcool; Creativity and Originality went to Intermountain Appliance Repair; Overall Appearance and Neatness was awarded to Gotta Dance.

The road was lined with residents cheering on the floats, trying to get them to throw larger amounts of candy their way. Several announcer’s booths were setup along the way giving the spectators information on each entry. Local law enforcement protected the parade route and kept cars from entering the route as it made its way from

The parade was just the start of the last day of festivities. At 7 p.m., one of the favorite events started.

Eagle Mountain is home to a Pony Express Days Demolition Derby.

Like last year, the demolition derby entertained a sold-out crowd. The rules were simple. Keep your car running, and you had to hit another car every 2 minutes, or you were

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What city sponsored event would not be complete without a fireworks show. The fireworks show started at 10 p.m. and ran for 17 minutes. The fireworks were launched from Cory Wride Memorial park and could be seen from the entire valley. When the fireworks display ended, the residents started to file out of the valley and return home, marking the end of yet another successful Pony

Highland to allow political signs for 45 days prior to election

By Linda Petersen

HIGHLAND—On May 2, the city

council approved a change to the political sign ordinance which now allows candidates to put up signs 45 days prior to an election. Previously, there was a 30 day limit. This change was made to accommodate mail-in voting which can be done several weeks prior to an election.

The council also approved a new cemetery plot fee as the basis for a perpetual care fund (see story page A2).Most of the month’s May 16 council meeting was taken up with determining how to fund direly needed road repairs and rehabilitation in the city (see story page A2).

The council also briefly discussed parking issues with the dance studio at the End Point 5 complex.

Mayor Mark Thompson told the council he had visited the complex and had found dance studio patrons parking in six residential driveways.

They were threatening any resident that complained about it, he said.

Councilmember Ed Dennis

said he recently drove through the complex and was attempting to turn right onto SR-92, when he witnessed someone exiting the complex through the Entry Only access and turned left onto SR-92, which was extremely dangerous. The complex needs better signage at the least, he said.

Thompson, Dennis and Councilmember Dennis LeBaron volunteered to meet with the business owners in the complex to discuss these issues.

The council also approved an interlocal agreement with Alpine City for the latter to pay $11,103 toward widening 4800 West and constructing a southbound right-hand turn lane at the intersection of 4800 West and SR-92. The project is mainly being funded by Utah County with a grant of $305,794. Alpine and Highland are required to fund the remaining $22,206 of the project, with the two cities splitting the cost. Highland has already commenced preliminary design work.

Let’s talk mental health

By Celeste Bingham

Mental health affects a huge number of people. To give you some perspective, 1 in 4 of people will experience a mental health issue at some point in their life. It could be the woman sitting across from you at school. It’s a colleague who you’ve never really spoken to before. It’s your friend who keeps it well hidden.

Anxiety causes both physical and mental symptoms. It is not just “in one’s head.” Research has shown that a bad diet, poor sleeping habits and lack of exercise can have negative effects on one’s mental state. There are three things doctors suggest when one is suffering with depression and anxiety.

First, look at your diet. Are you eating a high-sugar diet with little to no vegetables, fruit and/or protein. Getting that rush of energy from your sugar will give you that burst of energy, but you will have to come down. This can be an exhausting cycle both physically and mentally.

Second, consider your sleep habits. Do you have a hard time falling

asleep or staying asleep? Do you allow yourself to relax before bed?

Experts suggest that you do not look at electronics for 30 minutes before bed. This allows your mind and eyes to rest. You can also find mediation recordings online to help you fall asleep. The suggested amount of sleep is 8 hours. I know for some this will be hard, but trying will help.

Lastly, are you stagnant? You need to get up and move. Don’t be afraid of the word “exercise.” You don’t have to do CrossFit or run a marathon, just going for a 20 minute walk each day can help. Our bodies were made to move. Only within these last decades have we stopped because of our desk jobs.

Let’s fight the stigma attached to mental health. You are not alone if you are suffering from mental health. It does not define your worth. Reach out to those that are safe for support. If you feel that you do not have anyone, call the Utah Crisis Line for support and resources in the community. Talk to a doctor if you think you struggle with mental health.

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June Lehi Area Chamber Report

By Mike Kieffer

The Lehi Area Chamber of commerce serves the cities of Lehi, Saratoga Springs, and Eagle Mountain, including the surrounding communities. What is the chamber of commerce? “The Chamber of Commerce is an interconnected group of businesses and professionals working together to increase local commerce and to serve their communities more effectively than can be done individually.” The chamber has the following events during June 2017.

The chamber had their June Luncheon at the Adobe building in Lehi on June 6th from 11:45-2:00.

They provided a tour of the facility following the lunch.

Several ribbon cuttings that will also took place during June. One that the residents of Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs have been waiting for is that of the new Smith’s Marketplace. It was held on June 7th from 7:45-8:45 am at the new Saratoga Springs building.

On June 8th, the ribbon cutting was held for Club Pilates in Lehi.

Club Pilates is located in Lehi at

1881 West Raverse parkway, Suite B. That ribbon cutting was followed on Jun 12th by the ribbon cutting for the grand opening at R&R BBQ located in Lehi at 1628 W. Traverse Parkway.

The chamber also held a Connect 4 Lunch on Jun 15th from 11:45 to 1:00 at Los Hermanos restaurant. At this event, professionals are encouraged to bring their business cards and a friend and get to know other business leaders in the community.

The next Connect 4 Lunch will be held July 20 at Texas Roadhouse in Lehi. Register for this event through the chamber’s website, lehiareachamber.com.

If you are into golf, you can join chamber members for the Cowboy Classic Annual Golf Tournament.

The tournament will be on Jun 22nd from 7:00 am to 1:00 PM. Check in is at 7:00 AM and the event starts at 8:00 AM. It will be held at the Fox Hollow Golf Course in American Fork. Pre-registration is required and can be done on lehiareachamber.org.

The Saratoga Springs Business Alliance (SSBA) will be holding an event on the 27th of June. The

event will be held at the Saratoga Springs City Offices at 1307 North Commerce Drive in Saratoga Springs. The SSBA speaker for this event will be Kiley Hix. Hix will discuss hiring, firing and everything in between. The SSBA event also requires you to register on the Lehi Area Chamber website.

The chamber welcomed these new members during April and May of 2017, some of which held ribbon cutting ceremonies in June.

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Enjoy a variety of music at Lehi’s Arts in the Park series Eagle Mountain

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By Linda Petersen

The Lehi City Arts Council’s Arts in the Park series will kick off its season Sunday, June 18 with a performance by Wasatch Revival.

The free family concerts are held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday evenings through Aug. 20 at Wines Park, 50 North Center. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for open seating. See the summer lineup below for a list of performers.

Arts in the Park summer lineup June 18 Wasatch Revival June 25 Joshua Creek July 2 Lehi Symphonic Band and Lehi Chorale July 9 Jagertown July 16 B.D. Howes Band July 23

Acoustic Echo July 30 Stone Deep and Sha’la Aug. 6 The Barnes Family Band Aug. 13 The Shane Lee Band Aug. 20 Johnny and the Rebels

Looking for a way to beat the heat or boost the summer blahs?

There’s no shortage of fun activities for seniors in the Eagle Mountain area. Check-out the following schedule to fine your next adventure!

June 12: No Activity June 15: Bunco at 1:30 p.m.

Held at the city center. Bring a $5 prize.

June 19: Bingo, at 5-7 p.m. Held at the city center. Bring a dish to pass. Pot Luck June 22: No Activity this day.

June 26: Ice Cream Social and movie. At 5:-7 p.m. Held at the city center. The movie we are watching is Independence Day. Please bring an ice cream topping to share.

June 29: Canasta at 1:00 p.m.

Held in the city center.

Just a few reminders for July.

July 5: No council meeting due to the 4th of July Holiday..

July 6: Lunch Bunch at Chilli’s restaurant at 11:30 a.m. in American Fork. The bus will

leave the city center at 10:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. from chevron. Please contact Kathy Barrett if you have not signed up.

July 10: We will be having a service project of making pillow cases at 1:00 p.m. at the city center. Then at 3:30 p.m. we will have Council meeting at 3:30 p.m. at the city center and then game night will follow at 5:00 p.m. at the city center.

Bring a snak to share for game night.

July 13: Bunco at 1:30 p.m.

Held at the city center. Bring a $5 prize.

July 20: No Activity.

July 24: No Activity due to Pioneer Day. July 31: Meet the candidates running for Mayor, and 2 city council seats. This is held at 5-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

For the June 26 movie night if you would like to bring a lawn lounger chair to sit in or a more comfortable chair you are welcome to do so.

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Living the good life: Karma

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Have you ever heard of Karma?

I hope you’re not like me. I always thought Karma was the sweet little lady that lived by the church.

The little lady that everybody was saying, “Oh I wish you could be like her.” Instead, they were saying.

“Watch out for Karma!” I guess I had too much wax in my ears and should have paid more attention.

Years later, I learned all about it.

One of my friends said, “Don’t let Karma kick you in the rear end!” He used a different phrase, I think.

I said, “She wouldn’t do that. She is so sweet and kind.” He looked at me as though he thought I was crazy. In simple terms, he explained what Karma is. If you want to live the good life, you’d better be good to other people.

JUNE 15 Board Breaking Karate Camp, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bobby Lawrence Karate, American Fork.

Box Arcade Work Day, 1 - 4:30 p.m. Highland Splash Pad, American Fork.

Football 7X7 Games, 5 - 8 p.m. American Fork High School, American Fork.

Impostor Syndrome: Be Proud of Your Achievements! by Mark Niebergall, 7 p.m. Vivint, Lehi.

Police “PEP” Talk, 7 - 8 p.m. , Lehi.

Quilting Club, 10 - 11 a.m. , Lehi.

JUNE 16 Bingo, 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. , Lehi.

JUNE 17 Granogi Fest 2017 at Thanksgiving Point (Official), 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Point, Lehi.

Lehi Round-Up 5K, Lehi.

Utah Concealed Carry Class, 1 - 5 p.m. Super 8 Motel

My dear friend Google gave me some excellent examples. Let me share a few with you. The first one we all can understand: “Do good things and good things will come back to you.” That is so true.

I love the next one: “No need for revenge. just sit back and wait.

Those who hurt you will eventually screw up themselves and if you’re lucky, God will let you watch.”

Another is: “Karma has no menu.

You get served what you deserve.”

The last one I have from Google is: “The best revenge is always to happily move on and let karma do the rest!”

In order to live the “good life,” we must be as Karma the little lady by the church. If we live by example, good things will come to us. I hope this summer we will treat others how we would like to be treated!

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JUNE 19 Club Utah Academy 3-day Skills Camp, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Club Utah Volleyball, Lehi.

Family Carnival Night for Twitty Adoption Fund, 6 - 8 p.m. Heiselt’s Hollow Park, Cedar Hills.

Summer Knights Round Up Food Truck Rally, 6 - 9 p.m. Lone Peak High School, Highland.

JUNE 20 Good Business Summer Social, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 1982 West Pleasant Grove Blvd., Suites B & C, Pleasant Grove.

JUNE 21 Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. , Lehi.

Bully Proofing You: Improving Confidence and Personal Value from the Inside Out, 6 - 8 p.m. Eagle Mountain

The Saratoga Springs Public Library offers Boy Scouts of America merit badge classes to help scout-age boys in the area earn merit badges close to home, for a very small fee.

Each month, the library tries to offer two different merit badge classes to help boys earn required and non-required merit badges. In June, they are offering Salesmanship and Basketry. The reading merit badge is always an ongoing class.

Boy Scouts Jordan and Jason Monsen of Saratoga Springs started participating in the merit badge classes during Christmas break.

Since then, Jordan has earned six merit badges: Sustainability, Animation, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the World, Emergency Preparedness and Signs, Signals and Codes. Jason has earned two: Sustainability and Citizenship in the World merit badges.

“The Animation merit badge was my favorite,” said Jordan, “because we got to draw something on paper and make it move.”

Jason says that boys should “take

advantage of the opportunity, so they can get ahead on the merit badges toward their Eagle.”

Melissa Monsen, their mom, has appreciated this merit badge program because she feels that her oldest has been able to get the required merit badges and her younger son has been able to get a good start. She recommends the program to other families because of the convenience of the location and the low cost to earn merit badges. “I have loved that during the winter it has been convenient to attend the classes,” she said. But she reminds parents that sometimes there will still be “homework” in order to finish up the merit badges.

Taffi Pugh, the Saratoga Springs library clerk who helps with this program said, “We offer these classes as a community service. We have heard from many families that it is a need in our area ... We try to accommodate as many scouts as we can, but we do have limited resources; all of the classes are taught by community members that volunteer their time to help, and we receive

more requests for classes than we can handle.”

Parents can register and pay online. To see the current merit badge classes the library is offering, visit saratogaspringscity.com/library, and click on the programs and events line to pull up the list and registration link. The cost is $5 per class for Saratoga Springs residents and $10 for non-residents. After registering, it is best if the scout reviews the requirements of each merit badge at meritbadge.org or scouting.org before the class. Then, for each class, the boy should come dressed in his scout uniform and be ready to listen and participate.

“The availability of specific classes is based upon community volunteers who are essential to keep this program running. Volunteers are always needed to help this program thrive,” said Pugh. If you are interested in being a merit badge teacher/ counselor, please visit saratogaspringscity.com/library to get more information. If you have further questions about the program, contact tpugh@saratogaspringscity.com.

No feeding deer in American Fork

By Linda Petersen

AMERICAN FORK—It It is now illegal to feed deer and other wild mammals within city limits. On May

City - Council Chambers, Eagle Mountain.

CPR & AED Class, 5 - 9 p.m. , Lehi.

Happy Valley Farmers Market, 5 - 9 p.m. Robinson Park, American Fork.

Senior Exercise Class, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. , Lehi.

SLCSEM Presents: Account-Based Marketing, 6 - 9 p.m. Adobe Campus, Lehi.

JUNE 22 Facebook Marketing, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. RESE Property Management, Lehi.

JUNE 24 6th Annual Utah Uke Fest, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Highland Community Center, Highland.

American Fork Canyon Run Against Cancer, American Fork.

Fairy Tale Festival, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Point, Lehi.

JUNE 27 3 Day - Utah Valley Parkour Summer Camp,

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. American Fork Amphitheater, American Fork.

Rise Up and Be Men - Therapy Group, 7 - 8:30 p.m. 441 W Main St, Suite BLehi.

JULY 1 Hike to Upper Silver Lake, 9 a.m. Tibblefork Reservoir Parking Lot, American Fork.

Workout with a Firefighter (Workout for all ages), 9 - 10:15 a.m. , Lehi.

JULY 7 AF Steel Days Art Show 2017, 1 - 4 p.m. American Fork Library, American Fork.

JULY 8 AFHS Class of ’87 Reunion, American Fork High School, American Fork.

JULY 15 GET LIT! - HELP EXTINGUISH STRESS WITHOUT BEING BURIED BY IT, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thanksgiving Point, Lehi.

Lehi Mayor Bert Wilson welcomed R&R BBQ to Lehi at a ribbon cutting ceremony. R&R officially opened June 14. They are located at 1638 West Traverse Parkway. Stop by for some great food.

23, the city council passed an ordinance that declared those animals a public nuisance and prohibited the feeding of them “so as to not actively encourage their presence.”

Leaving any kind of food out for the animals is considered feeding them under the new ordinance. Anyone who does so can be considered guilty of a Class C Misdemeanor and can be fined. City officials say that there are too many “urban deer” and other wild animals in the city and that they are a threat to people’s safety and property. The ordinance does not apply to any natural growing vegetation or planted vegetation such as gardens or flower beds.

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On May 9, school representatives presented a plan to divide the school’s property into three lots.

The first lot would be where the school is currently located. A second 15-acre lot would include a soccer field, baseball/softball field, tennis courts, football stadium, track and a concession/restroom facility. The third lot will remain undeveloped at this time.

The plan includes two parking lots. The first one would be located to the south of the tennis and basketball courts while the second one would be to the north of the football field and baseball/softball field and would connect the main parking area to 1250 East. The planning commission previously approved a site plan for the area. Neighbors have expressed their support for this development.

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Thanksgiving Point is home to summer family fun

By Wendy Visser Lojik

LEHI -- Thanksgiving Point is synonymous with family fun and this summer is no different. As in years past, all four Thanksgiving Point venues are hosting signature experiences for families of all sizes.

Returning summer favorites include $2 Tuesdays in August, the Outdoor Movie Series in the Ashton Gardens, Jigglefest (a perfectly legal Jell-O food fight!) and the endof-summer Labor Day Luau. Details can be found at thanksgivingpoint. org.

Other summer activities include: Dairy Day: June 10 Discover the wonders of dairy by making homemade butter, riding the cow train, and playing a variety of activities at Farm Country. This event is free for Thanksgiving Point members.

Fairy Tale Festival and Fairy Tale 5K: June 24 This Saturday in June, around

Midsummer’s Eve, celebrate magic, fairies, and the rich characters of fairy tales! Come build a fairy house, make a wand, and more, inside the Ashton Gardens. The Fairy Tale 5K is a not included with the Fairy Tale Festival admissions.

Utah Symphony Performance: June 28 Experience the transformative power of a live performance of the Utah Symphony with award-winning trio GENTRI at the awe-inspiring Waterfall Amphitheater inside the Ashton Gardens.

Jigglefest and the Utah Foods Cook-off: July 22 Grab your swim trunks and goggles and join us in the gardens for Utah’s largest food fight! Enjoy alternating sessions of Jell-O throwing, sprinkler running, and bounce house jumping! As part of this Pioneer Day weekend celebration guests are invited to participate in See EVENTS on page A12

5 tried and true time Creekside Theatre Fest presents ‘The Tempest’ and ‘Oz’ management tips

By Danielle’ Diamond

It’s time to become the manager of your time! Here are some time tips and tricks to keeping your time productive and well-managed.

1. First Things First You’ve heard it repeatedly, the call to prioritizing your tasks. Make a list of the most important things you need to get done, and do those first. When you do the more important tasks first, you end up with more time for all the smaller things.

2. Identify and Pulverize It’s time to recognize the time wasting things that creep in unnoticed and snatch up those minutes in your day. They’re different for everyone, but everyone has them.

It’s time you put a cease and desist to those activities that don’t offer you any benefits.

3. Wiggle Room Create some wiggle room for yourself between tasks in case things take longer than expected.

If you plan for it, you won’t feel stressed when it happens. If you end up having some time left over, then you can indulge in your favorite discarded time waster (Hello Instagram!) if you choose.

4. Determine to Delegate Delegating tasks, or a part of tasks, to others is the number one way to save time! Have your kids do some house chores, ask your spouse to help out or assign tasks to an assistant. You don’t need to do everything by yourself. That’s what support systems are for!

5. Realize the Realistic Be realistic with yourself about what one person can really accomplish in one day. If you make too many demands on your time, you’ll run yourself ragged and still feel like you haven’t gotten everything done. The reality is, everyone needs to manage some time in their day that isn’t actually managed.

Lehi’s Bull River Road gets a name change

By Linda Petersen

LEHI—The city council voted to change the name of Bull River Road, west of approximately 1200 West 3400 North, to Innovation Way. The change request was made by Kent England, developer of Innovation Pointe, a 400,000-square-foot Class A office development in the

area. England said Bull River Road was not a professional name and not in keeping with the character of the development. England owns all of the private property along this section of Bull River Road. Existing homes in the area are being demolished to make way for the development.

According to city staff, the only other affected property is the Murdock Canal Trailhead which is owned by UDOT. The city council approved the change May 9.

At the same meeting, the council approved an interlocal agreement between Utah County and Lehi City for the administration of the 2017 vote-by-mail municipal elections.

By Linda Petersen

Creekside Theatre Fest, sponsored by the Cedar Hills Arts Council, will present two plays in June at the Cedar Hills Heritage Park Amphitheater, 4425 West Cedar Hills Drive.

“The Tempest” by William Shakespeare, directed by Gabriel Spencer, will be performed at 8 p.m. on June 14, 17, 19, 21, 23, & 24.

“The Tempest” is set on a remote island, where the sorcerer Prospero, rightful Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place using illusion and skilful manipulation. He conjures up a storm, the eponymous tempest, to lure his usurping brother Antonio and the complicit King Alonso of Naples to the island. There, his

actions bring about the revelation of Antonio’s lowly nature, the redemption of the King and the marriage of Miranda to Alonso’s son, Ferdinand.

“Oz” by Patrick Shanahan and directed by Brooke Hess Grant, runs June 15, 16, 20, 22, & 26, also at 8 p.m.

“Oz” chronicles the story of Frank Baum’s creation of the “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” As he tries to finish the manuscript, a struggling Baum enlists the help of his housekeeper Bridgey and a little girl named Dot to help him bring it to life.

Ticket prices for each play are $14 for adults; $10 for children (4 to 11) and seniors (60+). For more information, visit creeksidetheatrefest. org.

Smith’s Marketplace opens to rave reviews in Saratoga Springs bistro boasting sandwiches, pizza, Pan-Asian dishes, sushi, rice bowls and chicken. You can grab your meal at the bistro and eat it next to the windows in the nearby seating area.

This reporter loved the layout of the salad bar, deli, bakery and meat counter and was charmed to find a small cheese counter with an array of fancy cheese selections.

Other attractive features include the aisle of weekly specials, the locally made and highlighted products, the focused areas of clean foods, samples (Hooray!), the ginormous beverage aisles and the yogurt shelves that went on for days. Along with a large selection for all grocery A ribbon cutting ceremony for Smith’s Marketplace in Saratoga Springs needs, you’ll find clothing, home was held June 7. decor, outdoor living, a pharmacy, a bright and cheery cosmetics departBy Danielle’ Dimond 7th. Mayor Jim Miller welcomed ment, greeting cards and fidget spinAll bets and guesses have come the new business to the community. ners. A whole bin of fidget spinners! and gone as to when the new Smith’s Many local officials, and Lehi Area In addition, I simply must not Marketplace will open. Customers Chambers representatives joined in forget to mention the all-important are saying it was worth the wait.The the festivities. self check-out lanes. Rejoice in the Saratoga Springs Smith’s Market The new store is bright and clean, self check-out lanes! place ribbon cutting event and grand well organized and well stocked.

I look forward to many happy opening was attended by a huge Inside you’ll find a Starbucks with shopping trips to this new Smith’s crowd of excited shoppers June all its decadent beverages and a Marketplace!

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What’s in a name?

By Mike Kieffer

How did Eagle Mountain get its name? I have been asked that question several times, and decided to do some digging into the subject to find the answer.

Debbie Hooge, the first mayor of Eagle Mountain, was appointed by the County Commissioner in December of 1996. She explained, “Bob Lynds, who, at the time, was Walden’s project manager (John Walden was one of Eagle Mountain’s first developers), suggested we have a contest to name the city. We all threw in some ideas but nothing really stuck. Over the period of several weeks we would suggest one thing or another without any real inspiration.

“One of the beautiful things about the area that is now Eagle Mountain is that the birds of prey; eagles and hawk; were quite prevalent back then. You could sit in your car and watch and enjoy them for hours.

They would usually soar down from

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the top of the Lake Mountain range into the valley where they hunted the rabbits and other small vermin.

Anyway, it was beautiful.

“One day Bob dropped by our trailer at Cedar Pass and said he had a name; “Eagle Mountain” and, somehow, that stuck. When he brought it up, I noted that the irony in naming it Eagle Mountain was that as the city grew, the birds of prey would slowly move away. I haven’t seen an Eagle in the valley for a while ... sad that my prediction came true.”

The book, “A Ride from the Past on the Road to the Future: A history of Eagle Mountain” by Marci Pernell and Leah Woodard discusses an interview with Mike Wren, an employee of MCM Engineering (one of the primary engineering firms involved with starting Eagle Mountain). Wren said this about the naming of the city (page 10): “It took several months prior to this to decide what the name of the city would be. A number of names were discussed and considered, but in the end the name Eagle Mountain was chosen.

“Many had favored the name Nauvoo West, as most of the people involved in the planning and engineering were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and as a reference to the city raised by Mormon pioneers from the swamps of Illinois. Some were concerned that such a name would be too exclusive though.

“In future discussions, Bob Lynds came up with the idea of Eagle Mountain because one can always see eagles flying in the valley and

nesting on the side of the hills and mountains in the area. The name was settled and agreed upon.”

Development has come to Eagle Mountain, but it has kept its name sake. There are still people who like to come to Eagle Mountain to watch the Eagles and other birds of prey.

Jeff Cooper, an avid birder and nature photographer, enjoys visiting the areas around Eagle Mountain to view birds of prey.

“On the south end of Cedar Valley is what I like to refer to as a sage brush sea. There is much more animal life than meets the eye in that range of sagebrush. The desert cotton-tailed and black-tailed jackrabbits are a staple in the diets of the year-round Golden Eagles and wintering Bald Eagles that are often seen hunting during the morning hours,” Cooper said.

Eagle Mountain has always been a great place to find birds of prey, including Golden and Bald Eagles.

Eagle Mountain is also home to a large number of American Kestrels, the smallest member of the falcon family.

A city sponsored Kestrel project is in full swing. Employees have placed and monitor over 20 nesting boxes around the city. The project is expected to expand in the future.

This year, there have been several clutches that have already hatched.

A webcam has been set up in one of the nesting boxes. You can view the feed at: http://i84005.com/kestrel/ webcam/. If you look, you can also find owls, hawks, and other birds among the desert landscape.

this I’m even more eager to work with West Side Theatre Company.”

Remember the first time you held your newborn child? Or the time you misjudged someone upon first meeting? Do you believe in love at first sight? We can all relate to those “first time” feelings we’ve had when someone new enters our own small world. West Side Theatre Company introduced itself with “First Impressions: A Broadway Benefit Concert,” which explored that very idea.

Exploration came via a variety of songs from beloved classics such as “The Sound of Music” and “South Pacific,” contemporary hits such as “Wicked” and “Hamilton,” and lesser-known gems audiences adored.

They were sung by talented musical theater performers from Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs. “’First Impressions’ is the theater’s first show because it is our introduction to the community,” said director Hannah Farr. “The whole show is made up of musical theater selections about people meeting or seeing others for the first time and

having new experiences, and that is exactly what we are to the community. We are a new experience. They are meeting us for the first time.”

West Side Theatre’s Company’s first production earns an encore

By Hannah Farr

EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah — Due to popular demand, the non-profit West Side Theatre Company presented an encore performance of its initial production “First Impressions: A Broadway Benefit Concert” on June 9.

Originally presented on April 28 by the recently formed theatre company, the concert received rave reviews from audience members.

Following is a sampling of their comments: “So great! I would come again.

Really, really great talent out here!

Thanks for putting the production on!”…”It was entertaining, emotional, and wonderful!”…”Best $10 I have spent in a long time.

Such talent. I loved it.”…”What powerful voices! Great choices in songs to fit your theme!”…”It was fantastic! We didn’t realize there was so much musical talent out here.

Looking forward to future productions!”…”Great choices. Loved the character development. After seeing

As a fundraiser for West Side Theatre Company, there was no set ticket price for the one-night-only encore—only a suggested minimum donation of $10.

West Side Theatre Company (www. westsidetheatreco.org) was recently formed to bring more theater to the west side of Utah Lake, including Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs. The mission of West Side Theatre Company is to expand minds and foster culture through diversity; cultivate creativity, innovation and mastery of the performing arts through artistry; and create a high quality, affordable theatrical experience that inspires, uplifts and effects change in the community.

West Side Theatre Company has been registered as a non-profit organization in the state of Utah.

20 questions for grandparents

By Danielle’ Dimond

During the summer finding things to keep kids busy can be a challenge. Here are some questions your kids can use to find out more about a personal history from someone they know.

1. Where did your name come from and why was it given to you?

2. Do you have a cool birth story from you own birth?

3. What is one piece of advice your parents gave to you that has always stuck with you?

4. What is something that you loved

to do as a child and still enjoy doing now?

5. What was one of the biggest challenges you faced in your life?

6. What was one of your favorite outfits to wear as a kid/teenager?

7. What is one of your favorite things about being a mother/father?

8. When you were a child/teenager what were some of the things you liked to do with your friends?

9. What has been the hardest thing about being a mother/father?

10. What was one of your favorite gifts to receive and who gave it to

you?

11. What was one of your most embarrassing moments?

12. Did you have any nicknames growing up?

13. What is something you wish you had known as a young parent?

14. What is one smell that brings back memories from your childhood and why?

15. What is a favorite recipe that your mom used to make you?

16. What was one of your biggest fears as a child?

17. What was your favorite subject in school?

18. What kind of household responsibilities did you have growing up?

19. Tell me about an awkward dating moment that happened when you were a teenager/young adult.

20. Who was your favorite singer or band when you were a teenager?

Kids can interview the old fashioned way with pen and paper or use a phone to video or record the audio conversation. This is a great way to help them learn more about the people around them and practice some great interview and social skills.

kids to calm themselves

By Celeste Bingham

We all have experience at some time with spicy or intense kids. It’s important to understand how to help them calm down, while teaching them tactics to calm themselves.

We as adults understand the concept of “calm down,” but the kiddos in our life do not. I know for me, and I would bet for a lot of you, when your child starts to scream or react physically, an immediate response of ours is to say, “Calm down.” It should be no big surprise it doesn’t work. Here are some helpful tips for you to help them achieve calm, rather than asking them to do so on their own.

First, start by saying, “I see you are having a difficult time, let me help you.” This is validating their emotions and creating a safe place.

Don’t be afraid to label the emotion, such as, “I see you are mad.”

Second, have the child breathe with you. Breathe in for five and out five. Do this at least five times.

If they need more, keep going. This creates a tool for the child to use when you are not around and they are starting to feel out of control.

Here are some other alternatives to the phrase “calm down”: •I see that you are mad, how does that feel in your body?

• Let’s count to 10.

• Want to squeeze my hand?

• Let’s take a minute by ourselves to calm our anger.

• I hear what you are saying, but I don’t like to be yelled at.

• Let’s focus on fixing the problem together.

• If you are feeling sad, you can tell me about it.

Most importantly, plan for next time. Use phrases like, “How can we make it better next time?” or, “If that happens again, what can you do instead of throwing something?”

Parenting is hard and at times you will want to yell, “Calm down.”

Remember, not only will these skills be useful for your kid, you can also practice them for yourself.

Cahoots Fitness caters to moms and kids

By Heidi Phelon

LEHI—Moms and kids alike seem to count down the days until summer vacation with the same excitement that they count down the days until Christmas. However, once the first few weeks of sleeping in and vacations are over, moms start wondering how to keep their kids engaged

during the three-month break while preserving their own sanity. For mothers who now have very young children at home full-time during the summer months, carving out time to exercise can be especially challenging.

“We know that working out at home with children is almost never See FIT on page A12

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New Miss Lehi crowned at pageant

From left, Alexis Jensen, Abby Garner, Kadee Jo Jones, Aliese Bumgardner

By Linda Petersen

Kadee Jo Jones, 18, has been named Miss Lehi 2017. Her attendants are: First Attendant, Aliese Bumgardner, Second Attendant, Abby Garner and Third Attendant, Alexis Jensen.

Kadee recently graduated from Lehi High School and will be pursuing a degree in journalism at Utah Valley University in the fall. She works as a writer for Lehi Free Press and is co-owner of The Cupcake

Queens. For her talent Kadee played “White Water Chopped Sticks” on the piano. Her platform is “Know Greater Heroes - Empowering the Leader Within.” The 2015 Outstanding Teen first attendant, Kadee was the recipient of Miss Photogenic, Lifestyle and Fitness award and the Talent award in the June 3 competition. She received a $4,000 scholarship and was crowned by last year”s winner Jacki Thacker.

Aliese, Abby and Alexis received $1,500, $1,000 and $750 scholar-

ships respectively. All of the royalty were given flowers and sashes and the three attendants received tiaras.

Ten local young women competed in the annual scholarship contest held at Lehi High School: Baumgardner, Garner, Bri Taylor, Lauren Moreau, Jenna Reimschiissel, Alexis Jensen, Abigail Anderson, Mikaela Black, Markell Woolstenhulme and Jones.

Several contestants received special awards and prizes: Director”s Award, Alexis Jensen Most Tickets Sold, Abigail Anderson Sponsorship Award, Jenna Reimschussel Spirit of Miss Lehi, Markell Woolstenhulme Miss Miracle Maker, Jenna Reimschussel Community Service Platform (First place), Jenna Reimschussel Community Service Platform (Second place), Alexis Jensen The theme of this year”s contest “Beach Party Beauties” by chosen by last year’s winner,Thacker.

Thacker headed to Miss Utah 2017 where she competed with 50 other girls for the title of Miss Utah.

31 different ways to enjoy a spendfree weekend

By Danielle’ Dimond

There are lots of ways to spend time, but not money, on fun and productive things this weekend.

Here’s a list of 31 free ways to make your weekend great!

1. Play a board game 2. Create a piece of art for your home 3. Host a neighborhood potluck gathering 4. Go fishing 5. Camp in the backyard 6. Learn a new hobby 7. Take pictures 8. Read a book 9. Picnic in the canyon 10. Go for a bike ride 11. Go to a park you’ve never visited before 12. Attend a free movie or concert 13. Go hiking 14. Sort and organize photos on your

phone or computer 15. Re-design a room using only recycled things 16. Visit a free museum 17. Volunteer 18. Write letters to loved ones 19. Visit the library 20. Clean out your closets 21. Plan or cook meals for the upcoming week 22. Begin a DIY project 23. Clean or detail your car 24. Do some home repairs 25. Have a yard sale 26. Hang out on the front porch and chat with passing neighbors 27. Borrow some kayaks and hit the water 28. Teach your dog a new trick 29. Plan a vacation 30. Make home-made Ice Cream Read the latest Crossroads Journal front to back

Westlake Evening of Excellence honors grads

By Mike Kieffer

May 17th was a night of honor and recognition for the Westlake 2017 senior class. The administration staff, seniors, and their families streamed into the Westlake Thunder auditorium for a program to honor the achievements of the 2017 graduating class.

At the Westlake High School Senior Evening of Excellence, the seniors for the class of 2017 received recognition for their academic excellence. The program included remarks from Gary Twitchell (WHS Principal), Parker Frampton (WHS Senior Class President), Heather Austin (WHS Counselor), Erin Davis (WHS Counselor) and Ashley McKray (WHS Administration).

After the pledge of allegiance Michael Ellefson the WHS Sterling Scholar for Vocal Music sang “My Way” by Frank Sinatra. Members of the senior class that were enlisting in the US Marines, US Navy, US Army and the Army Reserve were also recognized.

Graduating seniors were then honored for their achievements during their years at Westlake. This year, 458 Westlake seniors received scholarships. Those scholarships have a total award value of $8,000,348.54.

Yes, you read that right -- this Westlake graduating class earned over eight million dollars in scholarships.

That is higher than any previous Westlake graduating class.

Of those 458 students, 82 received

the honor of being designated as a Thunder Scholar. To become a Thunder Scholar, you have to be in the top 10% of the graduating class.

Thunder Scholars are determined by a point system that includes each student’s grade point average (GPA), ACT score and any college level courses that were taken.

Principal Twitchell had this to say about the graduating class of 2017, “I am honored to be associated with such a great group of students. They have embodied Westlake’s motto ‘Lux Et Virtus’ which means ‘Light and Excellence.’”

Students were also recognized for keeping a 4.0 GPA, being a Sterling Scholar, having Perfect Attendance, being a Daniels Fund Recipient and for being a National Merit Scholar.

Other awards included, Westlake Hardest Worker Award, Westlake Great Football Water Boy, WHS Best Wrestling Manager Award, Westlake Best Smile Award and several others. These awards were acknowledged with thunderous applause sure to get the attention of Thor.

While 458 seniors were honored at the event, a total of 820+ seniors belong to the Westlake Class of 2017.

Westlake has helped a lot of others, besides the award recipients, to enter the work force, get ready for college, and prepare them for adulthood.

Numerous students who were not spotlighted worked hard and put in the long hours to graduate. A father

2017 Westlake graduates honored during the Senior Evening of Excellence May 17th. of one of students and resident of Eagle Mountain, made this comment. “I applaud those that received recognition during the Evening of Excellence. They worked hard, and deserve the accolades of the evening. But let us remember that there are students that are graduating that did not receive any recognition that night. I have a daughter that is grad-

uating, worked hard to graduate, and found school to be a struggle. She spent long hours working on projects, crying in frustration at times, and had to deal with the drama that is high school. She joins those on graduation day and will silently walk across the stage to receive her diploma. A diploma that was as hard or

maybe even harder for her to earn.”

Congrats to all the seniors from the Westlake High School Class of 2017, you worked hard, and your life is ahead of you, continue with that “Light and Excellence.”

FIT Continued from Page A11 ideal,” said Megan Murff, founder of Cahoots Fitness. “That’s why we created Cahoots. We cater to mothers of young children. Moms are busy, and Cahoots is here to help moms and kids get active at the same time.”

Cahoots Fitness provides a unique environment for mothers to bring their young children, ages 3-months to 5-years, to the gym with them.

Cahoots offers fitness classes for kids and moms simultaneously.

That way, mothers can bring their children to the fitness center without having to worry about finding a babysitter.

Not only are the children occupied, but they are being taught educational concepts by certified professionals in Movement Preschool (ages 2-5) or fine motor skills in Baby Steps (3 months to 2 years).

Children are taught from a curriculum that includes topics such as colors, shapes, numbers, gymnastics, sports and music.

Founded in 2014, Cahoots Fitness has proudly served the residents of Lehi for three years. With its current membership of over 300 women and children, Cahoots works with an integral portion of the Lehi population.

BYU students studying exercise and wellness work as interns at the studio, and women trained in various work-out genres teach the adult classes.

“My favorite thing about Cahoots is when moms tell me how much of difference it is making in their lives or in their kids’ lives,” Murff said.

“If anybody needs the replenishment that exercise brings, it”s a mom! I didn”t realize before becoming a mom that this need wasn’t being met.”

Cahoots shares space with MOVE Dance Studio, which opened at the same time as Cahoots. MOVE Dance Studio provides recreational and competitive dance classes for children to cultivate their love of dance while also maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Cahoots customers attend the studio in the morning hours, and MOVE customers come in the evening and afternoons.

Classes are offered M-F at 6 a.m., 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. with children”s classes offered at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Adult classes include options such as HiiT, high fitness, yoga, ballet barre and POUND. Cahoots is located at 870 N 100 E #103, Lehi, Utah.

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PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS! Perfect for any age.

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Call Debi Ring 801-822-7506 TODDLER PLAY HOUSE We do realize that sometimes mommy and daddy have to work. Located in Saratoga Springs. Meals and preschool activities provided. Call Kristin Egbert now for opening.

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Pet Boarding -Eagle Mountain **24 hour care **Indoor/Outdoor **Individualized attention Call or text Katie at {801) 828-5805

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ULTIMATE DANCE Now registering for 2017 - 2018 Season Dance Classes. Offering Competitive and Rec-reational classes for ages 3+. Located on Redwood Road just north of Towne Storage in Saratoga Springs.

Ultimate Dance has been offering dance classes in Saratoga Springs since 2003. Offering Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop. www.ultimated-anceetc.webs. com, Like us on Facebook Ultimate dance etc. or call us at 801-718-6900 or 801-766-2286.

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Grammy Award winning group Take 6 performs one night only at the SCERA

Take 6 will perform at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre on June 26

By Christy Jepson

If you think you have heard all the a cappella groups in town, think again. On June 26, the ten-time

Grammy Award winning a cappella group Take 6 will take the stage at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre as they entertain under the summer

sky.

Audience members of all ages are sure to enjoy this outdoor summer concert. The group has been performing worldwide for 27 years.

Their jazz, pop and gospel style

has earned them three Gold albums, 16 albums in all, 10 Grammy Awards and 10 Gospel Music Association Doves.

Take 6 is comprised of six members. They are: Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley. According to their website, Take 6 attributes their long time success to their love of music, their friendship, faith and respect.

McKnight started the group in 1980 at Huntsville, Alabama’s Oakwood College as, “The Gentleman’s Estate Quartet.” When Mark Kibble heard the group rehearsing, he joined and performed with them that night. After a few name changes, Take 6 was chosen as the final name. Since then, Take 6 has been performing for audiences all around the globe.

Grab your blankets and snacks and sit back and relax listening to Take 6 on Monday, June 26. The SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre is located at 699 S State Street in Orem. General admission is $20 for adults and children ages 3-11 are $15. (Call for reserved seating prices, with a chair).

For more information visit www. scera.org or call 801-225-ARTS.

EVENTS Continued from Page A10 the Utah Foods Cook-off by submitting their best Jell-O, Funeral Potato, Dutch Oven and Fry Sauce recipes.

Outdoor Movie Series: Fridays in July & August Each Friday in July and August guests can enjoy a movie at the Waterfall Amphitheater in the Ashton Gardens. The movies this summer are Nacho Libre (July 7), Lego BatmanJuly 14), Shrek (July 21), Trolls (July 28), Wizard of Oz (August 4) and Moana (August 11). $2 Tuesdays: August One of the most popular events each summer is our $2 Tuesdays.

Each venue is just $2 admissions.

Our venues and eateries get very crowded on these days so we ask for guests to please be patient.

Labor Day Luau: September 4 This Polynesian feast, with authentic entertainers, will transport guests back to ancient times when the Hawaiian Islands were ruled by kings and queens.

For more information on any of the upcoming events, please visit thanksgivingpoint.org.

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