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Point of the Mountain plan impacts North Utah County cities By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal A commission tasked by the Utah Legislature to study the Draper prison site and the corridors to the north and south of it has come up with a plan. The Point of the Mountain Development Commission's "preferred scenario" released January 22 includes a new north-south boulevard and a connected street network, along with a connected network of trails, parks, and open space. While the plan addresses housing with a recommendation that housing stock in the area needs to be more diversified, development of urban centers and other issues, its most critical element is transportation.
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"The bottleneck between the state's two largest counties is a state-level issue," Envision Utah said in a PowerPoint presentation which introduced the preferred scenario. "Pass through traffic dominates the bottleneck now and in the future." The new north-south boulevard the commission envisions would be a road from Bangerter Highway in Draper to 2100 North in Lehi which would serve as an alternative to I-15, Mountain View and Redwood Road. The main street would include public transportation in a dedicated right-of-way. "It will encourage active transportation, stimulate growth of urban centers, and provide an alternative for shorter, local trips," the vision statement says. The plan also calls for potential road
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By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal UTAH COUNTY On January 3, the County Commission approved several voting district boundary changes, resulting in the creation of five new precincts in Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain and Lehi. LONE PEAK The BYU Young Ambassadors will join the Lone Peak High School choirs for a benefit concert on Saturday, February 3, at 7 p.m. in the Lone Peak High School auditorium, 10189 N. 4800 W., Highland. Proceeds will benefit the Lone Peak High School choir program. Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for students. Reserved seats can be purchased at www.ShowTix4U.com (search: Lone Peak) or general seating tickets can be purchased at the door. CEDAR HILLS On December 5, the city council passed an ordinance enacting a new PARC tax, a 0.1% local sales and use tax for the purpose of financing cultural, recreational and botanical organizations or facilities within the city. Voters previously approved the tax in the general election. The PARC Tax will take effect on April 1, 2018, and remain in effect for
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Continued from Page A1 improvements including widening Mountain View and Redwood Road, connections from 1-15 to the Mountain View Corridor and from Mountain View to Bangerter. It also calls for an I-15 collector-distributor system (a road that parallels and connects the main travel lanes of the freeway and frontage roads
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10 years. The "Light Up Cedar Hills" annual holiday lighting contest winners have been announced. This year's winners were: Dan & Nicole Crawley, Darin and Marie Haag, and Wes and Gina Higbee. Photos of the decorated homes may be viewed on the city's website. HIGHLAND The city council appointed Lisa Bullington to the library board on December 5. On December 5, the city council established a perpetual care fund for maintenance of the city cemetery. The Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund is expected to have $81,649.49 in cemetery expenses and $100,000 in cemetery revenue this fiscal year. At the end of the fiscal year, 10 percent of the costs of cemetery maintenance, approximately $5,184.74 will be transferred from the General Fund to the Perpetual Care Fund. The net balance of the Perpetual Care Fund, approximately $23,535.25 will be transferred to the General Fund as a part of a 75 percent repayment of previous capital expenses. Highland City officials have contracted with Vancon Inc. for the construction of a right turn lane at the intersection of 4800 West and the Alpine Highway. The Mountainland Association of Govern-
ments has provided $305,794 for this project. An additional $22,206 in matching funds is being provided equally by the cities of Highland and Alpine. The Highland Arts Council is sponsoring "An Evening of Broadway" February 8-12 at 7 p.m. at the Highland Civic Center (5378 W 10400 N.). Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. Contact Kathy Castleton at kathycastleton@gmail.com for more information. LEHI Intel has announced that it will discontinue its partnership with Lehi-based Micron on the development and manufacturing of flash memory chips later this year or in early 2019 but will continue to manufacture its new 3D XPoint technology at Micron. ALPINE The Alpine Nature Center is organizing a birding group. So far, the group has 16 members and is seeking input on how often to meet and whether to combine activities with the Utah County Birders. To complement the group's endeavors, a new section called 'Around the Feeder' is being added to the Nature Center website. Parties interested in being part of the birding group can contact group organizer Jennifer by email at jenniferp312@gmail.com.
or entrance ramps). Suggested potential transit improvements include a double-track FrontRunner, transit along the future north-south boulevard, extending the TRAX blue Line from Sandy through the prison site to Lehi and then Provo, extending the TRAX Red Line from Daybreak through Herriman and Riverton to a new SLCC campus at the prison site. "FrontRunner will increasingly serve as a backbone for long-distance trips. Light rail and/or 'micro-transit' options will improve local mobility," it says. It also suggests micro-transit circula-
tors (privately operated transit systems) and low or no fares to increase use of transit alternatives. The plan recommends further study of east-west travel between Mountain View Corridor and I-15 and between Bangerter and MVC near 13400 South. "The Point of the Mountain area, extending from Sandy to Lehi, is well situated to become an economic powerhouse for a growing high-tech economy," the commission's website says. The plan will now go to the legislature for approval and for funding options to be determined.
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New UYFC conference to strenghten Utah County Football By Tony Knight Area youth sports has some new and exciting things happening in our area, mainly, the creation of a new league in Eagle Mountain this year to begin play in the 2019 season. However, the following announcement is a game changer, and will mean even bigger and better things for the WYFL and the new Eagle Mountain League currently forming, and to which we have already gotten tremendous response. The CYFL (South Utah County) has agreed to join with the UCFC (North Utah County), the UCFC already having been arguably the most competitive conference in Utah, and the two conferences have joined together to form the new Utah Youth Football Conference (UYFC) !! You read this correctly - all the major Utah County schools are now one, big super conference family under the UYFC umbrella!! This has been over 4 years in the making and I can't stress
enough how important this is for football in our valley. I know this announcement will spur tons of questions and I am happy to answer them all, but maybe some extra info might bring you up to speed. The new conference takes us from 109 teams to 158 teams. We go from 8 districts to 17, from 2,300 players to 3,500 players. We add districts like Orem, Mountain View, Maple Mountain, Timpview, Timpanogos and others to compete with existing
Unilateral support for proposed Murdock Connector road By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal The city councils of Alpine, American Fork and Highland Cedar Hills have all recently passed resolutions in support of an east-west connector, currently being called the Murdock Connector, to help alleviate some of the congestion in those east-side communities. Local legislators are also on board. Currently, HJR007, a joint resolution which authorizes the Utah State Developmental Center to sell some of its property for the road, is making its way through the legislature. The resolution "recognizes the value of an east-west connector road for the environment, the economy, the local community, and individuals who visit, volunteer, and work at the USDC" it says. Local officials say the road is necessary because it will be the only east/west
connector within about 4 miles. Different alignments of the road have been discussed, but under a final plan approved by all four cities, the Murdock Connector will connect Alpine Highway to Utah County Blvd, starting at Harvey Blvd/N. County Blvd on the east and running west to Canal Blvd/Alpine Hwy. "This road will provide a much-needed transportation corridor in the north end of the county and will help with congestion on many neighboring roads," the resolutions passed by all four city councils said. Along with improving the flow of local traffic, a 2017 UDOT-managed study indicated that by 2040, the road will save local commuters more than 44,000 hours of driving time each year, reduce miles traveled by 1.8 million, save residents of those communities more than $3.5 million and reduce CO2 emissions by over 8.7 million metric tons.
teams here in Westlake, Lehi, Lone Peak, Skyridge, Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Mountain View, and Provo! Unifying the entire valley gives us more teams to play, ties us all in to exclusive school district affiliations, and allows the new super conference the ability to form competitive divisions of different levels. Obviously there are many unknowns that need to be decided before play begins this August, and the conference is busy organizing and finalizing some
of those particulars, but we couldn't be any more excited about this new development and what it means to our football community. Lastly, there has been some confusion and rumors about where the WYFL will play our football games this fall. Despite what you may have heard, we will still have our games and Thunderjam at Frontier Middle School. Frontier has been an excellent partner for us and will continue to be in the future as we transition into two separate leagues. Please encourage those who are new to tackle football to consider registering with us as registration for the 2018 season officially opened on Thursday, February 1. Coaches registration began the same day. Thank you for your support of the WYFL. Our shareholders and players are the first priority behind every decision we make and we couldn't do it without your help. The Board of Directors is super excited for this season and we are confident this season will be our best yet!
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High School Events By Tiffany Lloyd The Crossroads Journal All schools: No school on March 5 March 12 - Term 4 begins Spring Break - April 2 - 6 American Fork High Home Events Soccer - March 6 vs. Skyridge at 3:30 Soccer - March 8 vs. Woods Cross at 3:30 Drill Showcase - March 9 at 6:30 Soccer - March 12 vs. Murray at 3:30 Soccer - March 13 vs. Corner Canyon at 3:30 Softball - March 14 vs. Skyridge at 3:30 Track, Red & White Meet - March 14 at 3:30 Film Festival - March 15 at 6:00 Softball - March 22 vs. Bingham at 3:30 Orchestra Concert - March 22 at 6:30 Softball - March 23 vs. Payson at 3:30 Spring Musical - March 26 - 31 Soccer - March 28 vs. Pleasant Grove at 3:30 Track - March 28 vs. Lone Peak at 3:30 Softball - March 29 vs. Lone Peak at 3:30 Soccer - March 30 vs. Westlake at 3:30 Lehi High Home Events Jazz Concert - March 6 at 7:00
Soccer - March 6 vs. Taylorsville at 7:00 Soccer - March 7 vs.Springville at 3:30 Soccer - March 9 vs. Provo at 7:00 Baseball - March 13 vs. Juan Diego at 3:30 Soccer - March 13 vs. Orem at 7:00 Baseball - March 15 vs. Copper Hills at 3:30 Softball - March 15 vs. Maple Mountain at 3:30 Softball - March 16 vs. Davis at 3:30 Soccer - March 20 vs. Spanish Fork at 3:30 Baseball - March 21 vs. Pleasant Grove at 3:30 Baseball - March 23 vs. Wasatch at 3:30 Softball - March 26 vs. Mountain View at 4:00 Baseball - March 27 vs. Mountain View at 3:30 Band Concert - March 27 at 7:00 Tennis - March 29 vs. Salem Hills at 3:30 Soccer - March 30 vs. Mountain View at 3:30
Fork at 7:00 Softball - March 15 vs. Timpanogos at 3:30 Soccer - March 16 vs. Brighton at 3:30 Lacrosse, Girls - March 16 vs. American Fork at 5:15 Lacrosse, Boys - March 16 vs. Eagle at 7:00 Band Concert - March 19 at 7:00 Track - March 20 at 3:00 Soccer - March 21 vs. Westlake at 3:30 Lacrosse, Boys - March 23 vs. Westlake at 7:00 Tennis - March 27 vs. Park City at 3:30 Soccer - March 27 vs. Corner Canyon at 3:30 Lacrosse, Boys - March 30 vs. Pleasant Grove at 7:00 Winter Guard Family Night - March 30 at 7:00
Lone Peak High Home Events Track, Maroon & Gold - March 8 - 9 at 3:00 Soccer - March 9 vs. Brighton at 3:30 Softball - March 13 vs. Westlake at 3:30 Lacrosse, Boys - March 13 vs. Spanish
Skyridge High Home Events Softball - March 6 vs. Pleasant Grove at 3:30 Percussion Concert - March 6 at 7:00 Orchestra Concert - March 7 at 7:00 Band Concert - March 8 at 7:00 Track - March 13 vs. Timpanogos &
Rockwell High Home Events Term 4 begins on March 19 Music Concert - March 14 at 7:00 Softball - March 20 vs. North Sevier at 3:30 Softball - March 22 vs. Piute at 3:30
Maple Mountain at 3:30 Soccer - March 14 vs. Alta at 3:30 Softball - March 20 vs. Murray at 3:30 Softball - March 22 vs. Westlake at 3:30 Tennis - March 27 vs. Maple Mountain at 3:30 Westlake High Home Events Softball - March 6 vs. Orem at 3:00 Softball - March 7 vs. Brighton at 3:00 Choir Concert - March 7 at 7:00 Baseball - March 8 vs. Summit Academy at 3:30 Soccer - March 12 vs. Skyridge at 3:30 Baseball - March 13 vs. Payson at 3:30 Softball - March 17 vs. Mountain View at 10:00 Softball - March 20 vs. American Fork at 3:00 Track & Field - March 21 vs. American Fork at 3:00 Spring Show - March 22, 23, 24, 26, 27 at 7:00 Soccer - March 23 vs. Pleasant Grove at 3:30 Baseball - March 24 vs. Green Canyon at 11:00 Tennis - March 27 vs. Bingham at 3:00 Softball - March 27 vs. Lone Peak at 3:30 Soccer - March 28 vs. Bingham at 3:30 Baseball - March 29 vs. Skyridge at 3:30
Card making class at the Lehi Senior Center By Lehi Senior Center
LEHI — On Thursday, March 8, from 10:00 a.m. - noon, join us at the Lehi Senior Center for a class on card and envelope-making! The sky is the limit with this craft! Come and make cards for any and all occasions. Store bought cards typically cost $5-6 per card‌ these are a gift, made by hand from you! Come into the Senior Center to see some awesome samples made by the instructor of this class. All supplies, suggested ideas, and instructions will be provided. Each
person will receive at least 6 matching envelopes & cards to decorate. Scrapbook-designed paper, rubber stamps, glue, ribbon, rub-on embellishments, colorful inks, unique scissors, paper punches, and much more will be provided. You may bring more embellishments if you wish (there are many on clearance at Hobby Lobby), but there will be enough here to keep you busy! The cost is $6 per person. Please register by calling the Senior Center at 385-201-1065. Sign-ups are open now, registration closes Wednesday, March 7th. The Senior Center is located at 123 N Center Street in Lehi.
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Middle School Events By Tiffany Lloyd The Crossroads Journal All Schools: No School on March 5 Term 4 begins on March 12 Spring Break - April 2 - 6 Frontier Middle Events Choir Concert - March 13 - 14 Orchestra Concert - March 16 World Language Fair - March 29 at 4:00 Lehi Jr. High Events Band Concert - March 10 Grand Concert - March 12 Band Concert - March 13 Festival Concert - March 19 at 7:00 Timberline Middle Events Grand Concert - March 9 & 10 at 7:00 Vista Heights Middle Events Choir Concert - March 1 at 5:00 Band Concert - March 21 at 6:30 Jazz and Percussion - March 29 at 7:00 Willowcreek Middle Events Choir Festival - March 6 - 7 Concert Band Festival - March 10 Advanced Orchestra Festival March 13 Elementary Band Performance March 29 at 5:00
Transit master plan anticipates Trax extension to Lehi By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal
LEHI — At a recent open house, city officials shared with residents the options they're considering for a master plan for a proposed Trax line extension from Draper to Lehi and potential east-west transit routes through west Lehi. While the tentative timeline for both the extension and the east-west route are pretty far out there — a 2035 Trax extension construction date — city planners say it's important to get plans in place early. "The more that we can plan ahead, the more hopeful it is that we can shorten that timeframe," City Planner 2 Mike West said. "Our hope is to get the corridor preserved which can be a difficult thing to get." Since cities are not in, and do not have the funds for, property acquisition, the best they can hope for is that developers will work with master plans and, as they come through, will work to get those areas set It can be a win-win situation since, as future Trax and frontrunner sites are identified, developers can put together plans for higher density projects in those areas, something that is generally supported by city leaders who understand the need to have commuters
centrally located. Under current Lehi City plans, six potential Trax station sites have been identified: 1. Traverse Mountain Blvd. where it intersects with the rail corridor 2. Adobe, 3900 Adobe Way 3. Mountain Point Medical Center, 3000 N. Triumph Blvd. (south side) 4. 2100 North east of I-15 (phase 1) 5. Utah Southern Railroad Depot at 225 East State Street in Lehi 6. State Street and Main East of 1-15 at the border of AF/Lehi The transit master plan also seeks to identify the placement of a future major
east/west corridor. Current options being considered are: 1. 1900 South in Lehi 2. Pioneer Crossing. (The roadway is designed for three lanes in each direction but currently, only two lanes are being utilized both ways). 3. 2100 North, west to Redwood Road and then Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain "We want to make sure there are enough homes and people to generate ridership," West said. About 70 people attended the recent open house. Most were supportive of the proposed transit plan, West said. While some favored leaving Pioneer Crossing alone, most were excited to see that the city is making future east/transit options a priority, instead of only focusing on north/south lines, West said. Over the next couple of months, city planners will draft the transit plan, taking into account the feedback they have received and will present it to the city council for its approval within the next several months. The plan will include recommendations for potentials bus routes and land uses around the transit corridor. West said UDOT and local cities are hoping to do a study within the next two years to determine an alignment for a major east-west roadway corridor.
Eagle Mountain Storage Grand Opening A Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Eagle Mountain Storage on Thursday, February 15. Eagle Mountain Mayor Tom Westmoreland and Economic Development Manager Aaron Sanborn were among other leaders and community members in attendance to welcom business owner Isaac Patterson.
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Developer “clears” last hurdle Hepatitis outbreak in By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal LEHI — City leaders have approved an amendment to the Traverse Mountain Area Plan that allows a project in Traverse Mountain with some unusual elements to go forward. A 38.8-acre project, Traverse Mountain West Canyon at Gray Hawk Drive & Ravencrest Lane, includes up to 50 single family homes above Eagle Summit (although the developer says 25 or less are likely to be built) and 50 single family homes above Winterhaven. The development includes a 8.5-acre elementary school site with fields (to be donated to Alpine School District), a 4-acre church site and a 3.2-acre private park above Winterhaven. The developer will donate $40,000 toward the Traverse Mountain biking trail system. The most unusual aspect of the project is how the land will be prepared for the development. The site will be graded and soil, sand and gravel will be removed over a threeto three-and-a-half-year period. Much of the material that needs to be removed will be transported by a nearly half-mile conveyor to the adjacent Geneva Rock Products facility. "It's certainly the first of its kind," Community Development Director Kim Struthers said of the conveyor. "It makes sense because of its proximity to Geneva. If it was farther away, it would proba-
bly be too cost-prohibitive to utilize a conveyor." Some of the fill material will be removed by truck. Initially, the project met with stiff opposition from neighbors concerned with the dust that will be generated over that time, but the developer has met with them several times over the last several months and most have signed off on his proposed mitigation plans. Another unusual element is a development agreement which allows the developer to swap land densities with another project the developer owns elsewhere in the city. A higher density plan for the same property was previously approved by the city council. That plan included 100 townhomes above Eagle Summit and 80 four-story stacked condos above Winterhaven. Now, under the land swap, the developer will be allowed to add an additional 80 units to a development it owns adjacent to the Hyatt hotel and across Cabela's Boulevard from the Outlets at Traverse Mountain. "This is not too uncommon," Struthers said of the density swap. "It's already something we're allowing in the Traverse Mountain Area Plan." Perry Homes, which owns some of the property adjacent to the West Canyon project, will also transfer some of its density allowance to a property it owns adjacent to Timpanogos Highway.
South Utah County By Matthew Gary Milam The Crossroads Journal
This time of year, most people are thinking only of avoiding getting the flu and hoping their flu shot protects them. Another concern that has arisen, however, especially in South Utah County, is a recent Hepatitis outbreak. According to Aislynn Tollman-Hill of the Utah County Health Department, two cases of hepatitis A were reported in Utah County in connection with two food outlets. The two hepatitis A cases were discovered in connection with two Spanish Fork locations of the restaurants Sonic and Olive Garden. Since the discovery, according to Tollman-Hill, a third food outlet has been added to the list of food establishments in Utah County with possible Hepatitis A exposures. Tollman-Hill says it was discovered that Tabitha's Way Food Pantry, also in Spanish Fork, had received donations from the Spanish Fork Olive Garden location and "could potentially expose individuals to Hepatitis A due to an infected employee working while infectious." As a result of the local outbreak, the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) states, "we needed to notify the public that if they had eaten at or used the restroom at these 2 restaurants during certain dates, they could have been exposed to hepatitis A." According to the UDOH, as many as 15,000 individuals might have been exposed to the poten-
tially fatal disease. The UDOH suggests that concerned individuals refer to the following website-- http://health.utah.gov/epi/diseases/ hepatitisA/HAVoutbreak_2017 for information on Hepatitis A, its symptoms, and infectious periods, etc. So far, there is some potentially good news. Tollman-Hill of UDOC says "As of today, we have not had any secondary cases based on these." Nonetheless, she also says, "[But] we certainly could have cases crop up, based on the incubation period." Those concerned that they might have been exposed will be interested to know that according to Tollman-Hill the UDOH has set up an online self-assessment tool for concerned individuals to see if they might be at risk for the disease. Tollman-Hill says, "The first day over 4,000 people completed the assessment, with nearly 10,000 hits on the tool itself. I don't have any other final numbers of the tool; I know they were dropping down by the third day. That online tool was great, so people could access it anytime of day or night without having to call and waiting to speak with someone. The state also took many calls for us - close to 300 the first day." On a larger scale, the Utah Department of Health believes that these [local] cases are associated with the larger Hepatitis A outbreak going on in Utah and the United States. For more information, refer to the following Center for Disease Control (CDC) website-- https://www.cdc.gov.
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Redwood Road project is moving forward By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal SARATOGA SPRINGS — On January 16, UDOT representatives gave an update on the Redwood Road project to the city council. Project Manager Matt Parker first reported that UDOT is preparing to begin construction of the Mountain View Corridor through Crossroads Boulevard beginning this summer. They hope to open the road in October or November, depending on the weather. On the first phase of the Redwood Road project, construction will continue beginning mid to late-March to finish road widening and striping. The project is expected to be fully complete by early July. Project officials are hoping to announce the second phase of the project in March and to begin construction in May, pending right-of-way acquisition. UDOT is currently in the process of improving Redwood Road south of Pioneer Crossing in Saratoga Springs "to
reduce congestion, improve mobility and extend the life of the roadway," UDOT documents say. In December, five lanes from 400 South to Lake View Terrace Road and dual left-turn lanes on Grandview Boulevard were opened. Work is expected to resume in the spring. The pavement in the area will be resurfaced and landscaping will be installed. A new trail from Pioneer Crossing to 400 S. will be constructed. A new east-west continuous flow intersection at Pioneer Crossing is expected to go to bid in March and construction is expected to commence in May or June, Parker reported. Additionally, Redwood Road will be widened from three to five lanes between Lake View Terrace Rd. and Village Pkwy. New traffic signals will be installed at Ring Rd. and Stillwater Dr. Extended bike lanes will be installed from 400 S. to Village Pkwy., along with a new bike signal at Pony Express Pkwy. A new trail from Pioneer Crossing to 400 South will also be developed.
Saratoga Springs library closes for repairs By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Public Library will be closed from Saturday, Feb. 24 to Monday, March 26 for flooring repairs. The American Fork, Eagle Mountain, and Lehi libraries have all agreed to provide temporary cards to Saratoga Springs residents free of charge. These cards will be valid from February 26 to April 30. Residents must bring their Saratoga Springs library card, photo
ID, and proof of address to these libraries in order to receive the card. Items that would fall due during the closure will have a due date of April 2. During this time, library personnel will be in the Saratoga Springs City Council Chambers, 1307 N. Commerce Drive, Suite 200, from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays and will have a limited selection of items for checkout. The Music & Movement program (10:30 a.m.) and Little Builders program (11 a.m.) will also be held there on those days.
Development near Mountain View gets approval By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal SARATOGA SPRINGS — The city council has approved the first phase of a major development near the future Mountain View Corridor west of Harvest Hills. On January 16, the city council approved nine different preliminary plats for the first phase of the 800-acre Wildflower planned community development which is primarily residential. The south portion of the Village Plan (Village Plan 1) is 157.14 acres and contains 569 lots for single-family homes, 15 acres of neighborhood parks and a church site. There will be 30 percent open space. The future Mountain View Corridor bisects the property and consists of approximately 145 acres. Senior Planner Nora Shepherd told the council they tried to make the lot sizes as consistent as possible with Harvest Hills. The future Mountain View Corridor bisects the property and consists of approximately 145 acres. The developer has committed that Foothill Blvd. (the future Mountain View Corridor), will be finished before the homes are built.
Developer Sunrise LLC's representative Nate Shipp of DAI told the city council they had secured funding to get a couple of the frontage roads complete which delayed the project by 18 months. He feels that he has now developed a relationship of trust with UDOT, he said. The development will be accessed by the extensions of Harvest Hills Boulevard and Harvest Moon Drive. The developer will require its contractors to access the construction site using the military road. The plan includes a walkable trail to Harvest Elementary School at 2105 N. Providence Drive. A community plan for the Wildflower Community (also called Gilead) was originally approved in February 2015 and was later amended and approved in July 2017. The development's open space is scattered throughout the residential subdivisions as neighborhood parks and as natural open space to the west of the residential development. The residential component will eventually consist of 1,041 Equivalent Residental Units and 425 ERUs of Mountain View housing (on the west side of MVC).
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Busy meeting for Cedar Gustin sworn in as New Cedar Fort mayor Fort town leaders By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal CEDAR FORT — At its January 23 meeting, the town council made several appointments. Former mayor Howard Anderson was appointed as the cemetery sexton (a volunteer position) and as the town's representative for Community Development Block Grants (federal grants) for construction projects, including the town park restrooms and the community center. Chris Murphy (the only applicant) was appointed to the position of planning commission alternate. Mayor David Gustin informed council members know that Commissioner Davis had tendered his resignation letter effective January 19 and that the first alternate will be filling that position. Fire Chief Steven Bowman reported to the council that the department had received a donation of 30 sets of turnouts (bunker gear). They are working with Unified Fire to trade the town's "Can Am" (side by
side truck) for a new water tender, brush truck and bunker truck. Gustin and Councilman Harold Draper informed the council that the town will be applying for a $1.2 Million UDOT grant for schools' infrastructure for safe passageways for students within a twomile boundary. The council voted to streamline some of the town's ordinances. Building construction permits will be reviewed and approved by Town Building Official Clint Carter, or his successor without the need for planning commission or town council review except in unique or extraordinary circumstances. Councilwoman Ellen Cibula (the town council member in charge of business licenses) will review and approve business license applications solely without planning commission or town council review except in unique or extraordinary circumstances. The council voted to approve a culinary water connection ordinance revision which simplifies the application process. The council also approved setting up a budget of $2,500 from the town's professional services budget for this fiscal year to pay for an attorney to review and revise the town's ordinances where needed. They suggested the land use ordinances be a priority. The council voted to sponsor a town Facebook page.
By Charlynn Anderson The Crossroads Journal David T. Gustin took the oath of office as the new mayor of Cedar Fort on January 23, at the first Town Council meeting of 2018. Previously, he served on the Cedar Fort Town Council for a year beginning in January of 2017 to fill the vacancy left when Councilman Larry Mohler moved. The new mayor and his family have lived in Cedar Fort since August 2015. He and his wife Camille are the parents of two boys, ages four and six. David Gustin was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. After serving an LDS mission in Pueblo, Mexico, he came to Utah to attend Brigham Young University. He graduated from BYU with a Bachelor of Science degree in construction and established a successful business as a general contractor. He later returned to school at the University of Utah for a law degree, graduating from the S. J. Quinney School of Law in 2013. Cur-
rently, he manages his own firm, Gustin Law Firm, in Draper. The three attorneys in his firm specialize in estate planning, probate, trust administration, business and civil cases. Mayor Gustin said that he ran for mayor with a goal to bring a fresh approach to town government. His conservative values drive his ambitious agenda to simplify government processes and help the town run more efficiently. "I will do my best to provide the leadership to make town government more efficient and less expensive," Mayor Gustin said in a recent telephone interview. He is committed to strive to do more with the same amount of resources. "I feel strongly that our elected officials are not paid," Mayor Gustin said. Elected positions in Cedar Fort are volunteer, with no monetary compensation. The new mayor sees that as an advantage for the small town with limited financial resources. He said that he thinks smaller government is better. "I take the responsibility to lead and organize meetings very seriously," said Mayor Gustin. Organizing time and procedures to maximize work accomplished in the monthly Town Council meetings is a high priority for the new mayor. "I feel like it is an immense privilege to live here. I think the town's rural feel is different from every other municipality in the area. I want to help protect the rural feel and setting," Mayor Gustin said.
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Cedar Fort streamlines building application process By Charlynne Anderson The Crossroads Journal CEDAR FORT — After being sworn in, Cedar Fort's new mayor and town council immediately got to work streamlining the application processes for building permits, culinary water connections and business licenses. The lengthy agenda for the January 23 Cedar Fort Town Council meeting included twenty-two items, three of which proposed changes in how the town handles applications for building and business. Mayor David Gustin detailed how building permit approval had previously taken weeks and sometimes months to work through the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council for approval. The permits required approval from both bodies that only meet once a month, so applicants had to coordinate with the meeting schedules. "We don't have to make the process so burdensome," Mayor Gustin said. He proposed that building permit approval be delegated to the town's designated building inspector Clint Carter, with oversight from the council member in charge of building permits, currently Ellen Cibula. Planning and Zoning Chairman, David Rose will be notified of the issuance of permits. With the new process, building permits would only come before the Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission if a problem arose. Gustin said that the streamlined process would be clear, transparent and fair for everyone. The proposal passed. Obtaining a culinary water hook-up in Cedar Fort has also been a lengthy, and
Cedar Fort Valley Photo: Justus Visser often frustrating process that requires waiting for both state and town approval of water rights, purchasing water rights from an approved source and deeding them to the town for use in the town's well. Applicants could not obtain a building permit until they had approved water. During the meeting, Cedar Fort resident Lynette Groff detailed her on-going battle to get culinary water. Mayor Gustin proposed that the town revise the culinary water connection ordinance to allow approval of culinary water hook-ups at the same time as residential building permits are issued. If
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applicants do not yet have state approval, they will be required to put up a security bond of 150% of the current market value of the 1.45 acre-feet of water required for a residence. Gustin said that the bond would adequately protect the town if the state denied the water approval. The town could then use the bond funds to purchase the required water and the applicant could still move forward with building. The water connection ordinance revision proposal passed unanimously. Also under review at the January 23 meeting was the practice of having the entire town council approve all business licenses as a monthly meeting agenda item. The council voted unanimously to delegate the approval of business licenses to the council member over licenses, currently Ellen Cibula. Earlier in the meeting, the council approved a business license request for Mark Barratt for an individual home business, Northridge Engineering Services, LLC. With a unanimous vote, the council approved the use of $2,500 from the professional services budget for an attorney to review and redraft the town's ordinances, beginning with land use ordinances. Mayor Gustin said that he is not suggesting that the ordinances require substantive changes, but that the language needs to be legally precise. In other business, Mayor Gustin reviewed council assignments. Council member Ellen Cibula will manage licenses and building permits. Dee Harold Draper will be the council member overseeing the cemetery and grants. Wyatt Cook will oversee roads, the Cedar Fort/Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department and social media for the town.
Richard Stark will continue to manage the budget, garbage collection and parks and recreation. Mayor David Gustin will oversee water and ordinances. The town had previously posted notices to fill a vacancy for an alternate on the Planning and Zoning Commission and for the position of cemetery sexton. The council approved Chris Murphy's application as an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, then immediately voted to approve Murphy as a member of the commission to fill the vacancy left when Jason Davis resigned a few days prior to the January 23 meeting. The council voted unanimously to appoint Howard Anderson as Cedar Fort Cemetery sexton. Anderson was also approved as Owner's Representative for CDBG projects in the town park and community center that were started when Anderson served as mayor. Mayor Gustin listed several contacts for town communications. Councilman Wyatt Cook will oversee the Cedar Fort's Facebook page. Steven Miller will serve as the town webmaster. Jason and Verlynn Cook will manage the mass notification system. Harmony Withers requested on behalf of the Cedar Valley Activities Committee that the town set up a bank account for money collected from activities and fundraisers so that individual committee members are not responsible for the money. The proposal passed unanimously. Council members also discussed changing the monthly meeting schedule to accommodate individual work schedules. They did not make a final decision.
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Eagle Mountain passes The Flu in Utah County By Matthew Gary Milam ridgeline protection The Crossroads Journal
By Mike Kieffer The Crossroads Journal EAGLE MOUNTAIN —In October, 2017, the Planing Commission held a public hearing in regards to a proposed Ridgeline Protection Overlay Zone. At that time, the Planning Commission approved the City Staff recommendations. The Overlay Zone was then sent to the City Council, which held a public hearing in November of 2017. The proposal was discussed and direction was given to the City Staff for some changes to be made. The City Staff worked on the proposal and then brought it back to the City Council for vote on January 16, 2018. The City Council then voted to approve the Ridgeline Overlay zone with a 5-0 vote. It should be noted that the process started out with a Ridgeline Protection Overlay Zone, but what was approved by the Council was a set of codes that contain standards, rather than an overlay zone. In a recent blog post on "Mayor's Voice", Tom Westmoreland the current Eagle Mountain Mayor, made the following statement about the Ridgeline Protection Code. "The City Council recently approved a Ridgeline Protection Ordinance. This needed to be done to protect our scenic hilltops from development." He gives a little more detail in a post he made on the Mayor Tom Westmoreland Facebook page. "I am very pleased to announce that after months of work by staff and council working with land owners, last night city council approved
a ridge line protection ordinance. This will prohibit development on hilltops, preserving open space and views. There is more work to be done but this is a significant milestone as we work to make Eagle Mountain an extraordinary place to live, work, and play, now and in the future." The council had some discussion on the topic of Dedication vs Easement for the protection code. Dedication is when the developer would donate the real property to the City of Eagle Mountain for a public purpose. Easement is a right of crossing, in this case it would be a for public access or pedestrian access. Steve Mumford, the Eagle Mountain Community Development Director, gives some more details on this subject. "As far as land dedication vs easements, the developer can decide which one to propose, and the City Council can ultimately make the decision. We included both options in the code simply because they both accomplish the same goal - to preserve the ridgetops from development and make them available for trail systems so that all residents can benefit. Property owners can then choose whether they want to allow others to cross through their property on a trail, or whether they want to dedicate that property to the City. Both have their benefits and drawbacks." One of the differences is property tax. With the easement the property owner would be liable for property taxes on the areas with the easement, but with dedication the resident gives the land to the city so they are no longer liable for property taxes on that portion of the land.
"If you've listened to the news or been on social media," says Aislynn Tolman-Hill of the Utah County Department of Health, "you have definitely seen the term 'influenza epidemic' being used." But you might be surprised to find that Utah is not necessarily being hit all that hard with the flu this season-- at least compared to other states. Tolman-Hill says that the current flu season (2017-2018) in the U.S., is showing the highest "ILI" rates since 20092010, during the H1N1 epidemic. But Influenza-Like Illness (ILI), is reported by healthcare providers to the "Outpatient Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance Network (ILINET)" and to the CDC, and seems to have hit Utah less severely than other states. An Influenza-Like Illness is defined as a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit with cough and/or sore throat according to information provided by the Utah County Department of Health. Tolman-Hill says that it's important to remember that "ILI surveillance are not lab-confirmed cases of influenza," and that "there is definitely a distinction to make there." The reports show that Utah has actually been having "low" ILI activity for the week ending January 20, 2018. However, for much of the country, according to CDC reports, the numbers are much higher. Tolman says that even though Utah has been hit somewhat less severely than other states, that can certainly change in the coming weeks. She states, "In Utah County we have had 105 hospitalized cases and 329 reports of ILI activity so far [according to the most recent reporting]." The Utah County Department of Health suggests the following as the best ways to avoid the flu: • Get the flu shot. Even in years when not a great match, it provides protection and can provide protection for future flu strains. • Wash hands (practice good health habits). • Stay home from work, school, and social functions when sick. • Follow up with your healthcare provider as needed. Tolman-Hill recommends the forgoing
strategies to keep healthy this flu season and says, "It's not too late to get the flu shot; we (Utah Department of Health locations) have them available."
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Alpine gets new city council member By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal ALPINE — Jason Thelin has been appointed to fill the first two years of a city council seat vacated by Steve Cosper who won the seat in the November election but resigned due to a family conflict. There were three candidates for the position, Thelin, Judi Pickell and Ed Bush. On January 23, the council heard from the three candidates who were each given five minutes to present their qualifications for the position and to explain why they had chosen to run for the council seat. Jason Thelin has lived in Alpine for nearly 20 years. He previously grew up in Utah County and moved to Alpine in 1999, not long after his wife's parents did. "I have learned to love Alpine … I have mostly grown to love the people," he said."When I came here, I wanted to participate." Thelin has served on the planning commission since 2006 and has also previously been Alpine Days chair. He previously ran twice for city council positions. Thelin said he currently runs a software company which he has done for 20 years. Prior to that, he owned his own software company in Alpine. He has also created a subdivision in
Jason Thelin the city, designed and built a commercial building and has acted as his own contractor to build two homes. "I have spent thousands of volunteer hours working for the city of Alpine," he said. "I would love to be a part of government at the city council level." In response to a question by Councilmember Kimberly Bryant about what are two most important qualities a city council person can have are, he said, "You've got to be committed… You have to be willing to let things roll off your shoulders; you can't hold grudges." After hearing from the candidates and asking several questions of their own, the council voted. After an initial split vote, with Carla Merrill and Kimberly Bryant voting for Thelin, and Lon Lott and Ramon Beck voting for Pickell, the council voted again. In a second round where Mayor Troy Stout voted, the voting was the same with the addition of a vote by Stout for Thelin.
Motorized vehicles banned in Lambert Park, again By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal ALPINE — The city council has reenacted a moratorium on motorized vehicles in Lambert Park which expired in January. City officials say that while motorized vehicle use in the park was regulated prior to and after the moratorium, park users were not adhering to those regulations. In a Janury 9 city council meeting, Mayor Troy Stout said that in past years, the city tried to impose speed limits on motorized vehicles but the compliance usually only lasted about three months. "I'd like the public to understand that a lot of what the city had to do was because those laws were not being respected," he said. "Everyone was affected by those who didn't follow the rules," he said. "Not just pedestrians and bicyclists who were endangered by people on motorized vehicles, but also the people on vehicles who complied with the regulations." For many people in the community, it has been a tradition to visit the park in early summer when the native poppies are in bloom. City Council member Kimberly Bryant said she is one of those people who are only able to visit the park in a vehicle to see the poppies. Stout said much of the problem comes from shooters who use the park to access a shooting range on Forest Service property adjacent to the park. If they could convince the Forest Service to shut the shooting range down, he would be comfortable with ending the moratorium, he said. "In winter the trails are wet, and vehicle travel makes them a mess," he said. "We could lift the moratorium in time for the poppies and it would give us time to lobby the Forest Service." The council briefly discussed increasing fines that are levied on violators but backed off that position after City Attorney David Church informed them that only a judge has the power to levy fines which are based on amounts outlined in the law for specific offenses. The city already has an ordinance,
passed in 2004, that only allows motorized vehicles on designated park roads which are supposed to have signs indicating they are allowed. However, City Manager Shane Sorenson said most of those signs had been destroyed by vandals or bad weather. At the meeting, several neighbors complained about vehicles in the park. Lane Franks, who lives on Country Manor Lane, said there were "easily" 70 vehicles at the park on a Saturday. Fire was a danger as was speed, he said. Country Manor Lane resident Tara Franks said she is concerned about safety problems and the risk of fire from shooters who access the shooting range from Lambert Park "Someone is going to get killed up there," she said. Another concern addressed was parking at the nearby LDS church building. Stout told the council the church has asked the city to not to encourage park users to park in its lot. Jason Thelin (who was later appointed to the city council in the same meeting) who lives on Alpine Boulevard said there were times when he'd gone to use the park and the church parking lot was full of cars from high school kids. Lane Frank said it was not uncommon to see 20 or 30 cars in the church parking lot. Ed Bush told the council they needed to decide what they wanted the future of the park to be. The growth in the city would be reflected in the use of the park, he said. In the end, the council unanimously voted to extend the ban on motorized vehicles in the park until May 1. The motion indicated public hearings would be held in the interim. Stout said he would like the city to come up with a permanent plan for the park before that date. He said he'd like to have a public hearing on the issue at the first meeting city council meeting in February (this was not held), to post information about the issue it on the city website and Facebook page, and to send out a Parlant message and have information in local newspapers.
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PD grant funds school officer NEED IT? By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal AMERICAN FORK — The junior high school now has a student resource officer thanks to a federal grant. The American Fork Police Department recently received a $125,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice Office of Community Policing Services Hiring Program. The grant will partially fund the wages and benefits of the new officer for the first three years of employment. Alpine School District will pay $25,000 the first year and $35,000 each the second
and third year to help fund the position. According to the grant agreement, the city will assume responsibility to fund the officer's full wages and benefits in the fourth year. On January 23, the city council formally accepted the grant and authorized funding to cover the officer's equipment and vehicle. Upon that approval, the police department immediately filled the position, and the officer is currently working full time at the junior high school. The American Fork Police Department is one of only three agencies in Utah to receive the grant this year.
State ordered to pay Target By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal AMERICAN FORK — The state has to pay Target and developer Weingarten/ Miller/American Fork LLC $2.3 million for building a freeway interchange that blocks motorists' view of the company's American Fork store. In December 2012, UDOT completed I-15 CORE, a reconstruction of a 22mile stretch of I-15 in Utah County. As part of that project, it reconstructed the freeway interchange in American Fork where Main Street crosses the freeway. To construct the new interchange, UDOT condemned and then took three relatively small portions of the Alpine Valley Shopping Center where the Target is located. The previous freeway on-ramp had been at grade level with Main Street, but the new interchange rose more than 23 feet and necessitated a much steeper on-ramp. To facilitate construction of the heightened northbound I-15 on-ramp, UDOT built a retaining wall along the on-ramp and constructed an earthen slope alongside it partly on the claimant's property, taking a perpetual "slope easement" to do so. In addition to putting the dirt slope on the claimants land, the interchange blocked people's view of the Target store and adjoining businesses. The new design also eliminated for what UDOT called "safety reasons, "a rightout exit onto Main Street from the Target parking lot which was frequently used by customers to easily access the freeway on-ramp.
Target took Weingarten/Miller/American Fork LLC to court, claiming more than $2.3 million in damages. "It is a bedrock principle of both the federal and state constitutions that the government cannot take a citizen's property for public use without paying that citizen "just compensation" for the value of the property taken," Judge Ryan Harris wrote in a Feb. 9 Utah Court of Appeals opinion. At the jury trial, an appraiser presented both before and after appraisals of the property which showed it was worth about 7.5 percent, or $2.3 million, less than before UDOT had built the freeway interchange. The jury at that trial found in favor of Target and the developer, but UDOT appealed the decision, saying that the claimants had not provided sufficient evidence to prove their case. At the appeals court, Harris (and the other justices) disagreed and found it favor of the claimants. "Even though only a small portion of the enormous Interchange was actually built on the land UDOT took from Claimants … the Interchange was at least partially built on the taken property, a causal link between the taking and Claimants' severance damages for loss of visibility is presumed…Claimants are likewise entitled to recover severance damages for loss of the right-out exit onto Main Street… Because we conclude that Claimants are entitled to recover each of the categories of severance damages at issue in this appeal, it necessarily follows that their damages evidence, presented merely in a before-and-after manner, was sufficient on the facts of this case," Harris wrote.
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American Fork honors hero Trevor Rigby (third from left) with AFFD personnel, Capt. Lief Nielson, paramedic Jesse McKenna and Chief Aaron Brems.
By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Journal AMERICAN FORK — On January 23, Mayor Brad Frost and members of the city council recognized local man resident Trevor Rigby as a hero for actions which saved his father's life. They also named January 23, 2018, Trevor Rigby Day in American Fork City. On Nov. 30, after his father collapsed,
Rigby performed CPR on him until emergency personnel arrived. Emergency personnel said without those life-saving efforts his father would have passed away. "Whereas, Trevor Rigby exemplifies the traits, abilities and determination that inspire those around him; Now, therefore, I, Bradley J. Frost, Mayor of American Fork City, do hereby acknowledge the bravery of Trevor Rigby, affirm him as an American Fork HERO," The resolution said.
Child Behavior Questionnaire By Danielle’ Dimond The Crossroads Journal I've got 5 crazy kids and a crazy husband, and that means that at any given time there is at least one person in the house who is suffering from a bad mood, hurt feelings, anger, sadness, frustration, disappointment etc. Of course, there is nothing wrong with anybody having these feelings but inevitably our kids respond to these feelings loudly, angrily and seem determined to drag everyone else down with them. Then, as if I am a child as well, sometimes I respond to their responses with angry annoyance and thus, the circle of life and aggravation continues. So I try to go through a checklist of possible behavior catalysts that may be the actual underlying cause for disgruntled children…and adults. I ask myself these questions on their behalf and then go from there to solve the struggle. Have they gotten enough sleep? Are they hungry?
Have they been able to play enough? Did something bad happen at school? Am I distracted? Has there been too much screen time lately? Does my kid feel safe? Does my child feel loved? Do my kids know what to expect from me? Is our family too busy? Am I providing good consistency? Do they feel sick? Am I exemplifying good behavior? Are there big changes taking place? Are my spouse and I fighting? Does my kid have special sensory needs? Have I spent some one on one time with my kid lately? Have we had enough quiet time? Have we had too much quiet time? When was the last time we played as a family? Do we need outside professional help? I usually find that three or four of these are pretty common issues in our house and so I start with those first and move from there!
Food bank founders are recognized
From left, Wendy Osborne, Al Switzler and Mike Carter.
By Linda Petersen The Crossroads Jouranl AMERICAN FORK — The founders of the American Fork Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry North Mike Carter and Al Switzler, along with Tabitha's Way founder Wendy Osborne, were recently recognized by the Utah County Commission as Persons of the Year 2018 and were awarded Utah County Commissioner's Medal of Honor. Switzler and Carter, two of the founders of VitalSmarts, a Provo-based leadership-training and consulting firm, opened the northern Utah County food pantry in August 2016. "They do fantastic stuff," County
Commissioner Bill Lee said of the three award recipients. "I'm amazed at what they started. They've only been going a few years yet the amount of food they bring in, and what they're trying to do to help out in our neighborhoods and in our local community, is incredible." "They have recognized the needs we have here: that of people whose transmission goes out or they end up in the hospital with a burst appendix and just can't quite make it," he said. "I'm so impressed; they've established no-hunger zones areas within our county." Olsen founded Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry South in Spanish Fork six years ago. Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry North is located at 920 E. State St., Suite C in American Fork.
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My Little Paintbrush teaches color, creativity and confidence By Christy Jepson The Crossroads Journal Saratoga Springs resident, Cami Adams, was just trying to find a class for her 7-year old daughter who finally showed interest in something---art. But she couldn't find anything, so after a 10year break from painting, Adams got out her art supplies and started teaching her daughter. That was the very beginning of My Little Paintbrush. Even though Adams studied art at BYU-Idaho, she admits she was terrified getting back to painting after her 10-year break from it. However, their business wouldn't exist today if her husband, Seth, didn't encourage her to get her paint supplies out and teach their daughter everything she knew. "My daughter's love of art pushed me and we started weekly paint sessions in our home at our kitchen table," said Adams. She then casually posted a picture on social media about her little family's
art class and instantly received several comments asking where people could sign up, where they can find supplies, and what she would charge for private lessons. Adams then quickly knew there was a need for art classes in the area. So last summer, she started teaching 10 painting classes to kids. Those classes quickly filled up. She loved her little painters and their creations so much she continued classes in the fall too. This time she had 150 kids coming to her classes plus more kids on waiting lists. Her husband, Seth Adams, found a place on 102 W. Main Street in Lehi for lease and thought that would be the perfect place to move their business to. The first class at this new location was held on February 6. Their new location now has space for 30 painters per class. She offers classes in three different age groups: 5-8, 8-12, 12-18. Once a month she also offers a date night paint class and a mommy and me class.
Cami Adams teaches at My Little Paintbrush in Lehi. On the website, you can see the month artist. We have it in us. As we are all at a glance to see what picture you want different, so will be what we create." to paint. During the month of February, That is how they now run their family she taught eight different pictures. business... in addition to teaching paintWhen asked where she gets her ideas, ing skills, they try to build confidence in Adams said, "My children inspire me each child that walks through the door daily. The world around me inspires me. knowing they've all come together to My students inspire me. Color, I love create their own little masterpieces. color!" To get more information about classes Adams believes everyone can be an and prices, you can visit their website at artist and create something beautiful. "I www.mylittlepaintbrush.com. truly believe we are all artists! Creators! They are located at 102 W. Main It makes sense. Our creator is a master Street in Lehi.
Expand your family tree at the new FamilySearch Center By Christy Jepson The Crossroads Journal The new FamilySearch Center in Lehi is a great place to explore and discover your family history. The center has many resources to help guests research their ancestors and preserve treasured photos and documents. Not only does the center have over 100 computers for research, they have a 35mm slide scanner, photo scanner, flatbed scanner and a document scanner to help preserve and digitize photos and documents. After scanning your items, these machines can put the information on a USB drive or your free FamilySearch account. The center also has equipment which transfers VHS videos to DVDs and professional recording studios for guests who would like to tell stories and memories. Inside the FamilySearch Center is
the Discovery Area which offers lots of interactive activities in different stations. It is recommended that to make this experience in the Discovery Area more personable, guests should register for a free FamilySearch account (if you don't have one, the volunteers at the center can help you get one set up.) In the Discovery Area you are given an iPad to 'dock' at various stations. These stations help bring your history to life. The areas are: *All About Me--This area helps you discover the meaning of your name, interesting facts, events, and what was going on when you were born. *My Time Machine--This area helps you discover what was going on during the time of your ancestors. *Where I Come From--This area is where you can see exactly all the places your ancestors came from on a large interactive map.
*My Famous Relatives--This area will show you how you are related to founding fathers, inventors, religious leaders and even celebrities. *Picture My Heritage--This area is where you take a picture of your face and chose a picture of cultural clothing of your ancestors to see how you would look back then. *Record My Story--This area is where you can record memories or stories in a professional recording studio. One room is for a larger group to record memories and the other one is a smaller studio where an individual or two can record memories or stories. You can bring a USB drive or upload these recordings to your FamilySearch account. Along with the interactive discovery area, there are classrooms that are used for training and where they teach free how-to classes. Some of the March class topics are; Writing your Personal and
Family History, Why the Wiki, Using Other Apps, Find My Cousins & Descendants Research, Computer Basics, Using Memories in Family Search, and Indexing, The center has about 110 LDS church service missionaries available to help anyone who wants to start or learn about their family history. The services at the center are free. There are five FamilySearch Centers in the country: Lehi, Salt Lake, St. George, Layton, Washington, and coming soon in 2019, Ogden, Utah. The FamilySearch Center is located at 3201 Garden Drive and is located just south of the Thanksgiving Point Golf Clubhouse. To contact them call 801356-5820. They are open are Monday and Fridays 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Thursdays 9 am to 9 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. To see the schedule for the classes visit www.FamilySearch.org/fhc/lehi.
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Experienced animator opens new studio in Lehi By Christy Jepson The Crossroads Journal LEHI — Moroni Taylor has been in the animation business for 22 years. After a 17-year career working at Blue Sky Studios in Connecticut, he now owns his own animation studio in Lehi where he shares his skills, knowledge, talents and experience to help teach others all about the art of animation. It was while Taylor was at Blue Sky Studios, where he helped create 15 of his 22 movies. His film credits include: Ferdinand, Ice Age, Rio, Horton Hears a Who, Robots, The Iron Giant, The Peanuts Movie, Epic and many more. His job titles have been storyboard artist, head of story, development artist and writer. After wanting to be closer to family, he and his wife moved to Lehi about a year ago to start a new adventure. Upon returning to Utah, he was an adjunct professor for Utah Valley University but quickly learned he did not like the 'bureaucracy' of higher education administration. To work full time in higher education, he discovered he had to have a master's degree. Taylor felt like his experience of two decades in the animation field outweighed the need to get a master's degree. He knew he could share his knowledge and expertise in another way. So with the help of his wife, Sue, together they created, designed and built the Yeti Film Studio which just opened on New Year's Eve. "The studio's mission is two-fold, first it is a place for me to continue to work in animation on freelance work and my own TV series, and second, it is a place to share my knowledge of animation with others who want to get into this great field," said Taylor. "There are many colleges teaching animation but few of them have professors teaching who have actually working in animation and the ones that do are quite expensive." A few of the classes that are offered at Yeti Film Studio are: cartooning for kids (5 weeks), make an animated movie (5 weeks), and storyboarding for feature films and TV (6 weeks). The website also mentions drawing and beginning animation, 2D and 3D animation, free workshops and intro classes for animation, and Boy Scout merit badge classes.
Moroni Taylor at Yeti Film Studio in Lehi.
Two fellow co-workers of Taylor's from Blue Sky Studios also help teach at Yeti Film Studio -- Seth Hippen and Dan Haring. Hippen has been an animator for The Peanuts movie, Epic, Rio, Green Lantern, Surf's Up, The Polar Express, Rio and many more films. Haring has been a lighting and compositing technical director on The Peanuts Movie, Rio 2, Hotel Transylvania, Arthur Christmas, Tangled, The Penguins of Madagascar, The Incredible Hulk and many others. According to Taylor, they were asked to come teach some studio classes in specific animation subjects. There are only about five students per class at the Yeti Film Studio so that each student gets the instruction and attention needed to learn that specific skill. The most popular class is 2D digital animation class where students make their own movie. "I want to build a community in Utah for animation and help inspire others to have fun telling stories in animation. I'd like to get this studio to grow large enough to produce animated productions, not just develop them," said Taylor. For a list of the classes offered, class fees, and other information, you can visit them online at yetifilmstudio.com.
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West Side Theatre Co. presents the Utah premiere of the Broadway-bound “Pride & Prejudice - The Musical” By Tyler Hinton The Crossroads Journal EAGLE MOUNTAIN — West Side Theatre Company will conclude its successful inaugural season in March with the Utah premiere of the Broadway-bound "Pride & Prejudice - The Musical." It is one of the first full productions of the musical following workshops with Broadway names such as Tony nominee Laura Osnes ("Cinderella"), Margo Seibert ("Rocky") and Teal Wicks ("Jekyll & Hyde"). Richard Rodgers Award finalist Lawrence Rush, who wrote the book, music and lyrics, will fly to Utah from New York City especially to participate in final rehearsals of the production. "This is certainly a unique experience," said David Peterson, who plays Mr. Darcy. "You don't usually get the composer to come see what you're doing. I'm excited to know what he thinks about the show." "I am thrilled at the chance to be able to meet and work with Lawrence," said Sydney Carlson, who plays Elizabeth Bennett. "Hopefully we honor the vision of what he wanted to do." We all know Jane Austen's timeless story: Boy meets girl. Girl hates boy. Shenanigans ensue. This spring we invite you to rediscover one of the world's most beloved romances in a whole new way. Featuring an all-star cast of local talent,
Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet from West Side Theatre’s Pride and Prejudice.
Photo: West Side Theatre Company "Pride & Prejudice - The Musical" tells our favorite story of the strong Elizabeth Bennett and the proud Mr. Darcy through new songs that are guaranteed to sway even the most prejudiced audience member. "The cast is fantastic," said Peterson. "I was pleasantly surprised at the level of talent. A lot of really great voices. A lot of funny people." "This group of people is all about creating something great together," said Carlson. "We're starting something that is new--not just the theatre company but the show itself." The performances will be on Thursday, March 8, Friday, March 9, Saturday, March 10 and Monday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m., with an additional matinee on Saturday, March 10 at 2:30 p.m. They will
take place at Garden Near the Green, located at the intersection between Cedar Fort Road (UT-73) and Ranches Parkway (just 15 minutes from the I-15 American Fork Main St. exit, and only a few minutes from the Crossroads in Saratoga Springs). Tickets are available online or at the door for $12 ($10 for seniors 55 and up, students, and children 12 and under). For more information, please visit www.westsidetheatreco.org. For the matinee on March 10, audience members are welcome (but not required) to come dressed in costumes of the period for a fun, immersive experience. For that performance only, a special Regency dance pre-show will be presented by the Old Glory Vintage Dancers (www.oldgloryvintagedancers. com).
The recently formed West Side Theatre Company has 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!"..."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 this I'm even more eager to work with West Side Theatre Company." The non-profit's exciting second season will be announced at the opening night performance of "Pride & Prejudice - The Musical." West Side Theatre Company (www. westsidetheatreco.org) has recently been formed to bring more theatre 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.
New Eagle Mountain youth football organization By Tony Knight EAGLE MOUNTAIN — As most of you are aware by now, there is a new high school being built in the Eagle Mountain area scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2019. What an exciting time in our community! This will necessitate some changes to our own football family because our conference requires our football leagues to be aligned with high school boundaries. To this end, the Westlake Youth Football League (WYFL) is in the process of putting into place an organization to govern Eagle Mountain
Youth Football as we move to bring the WYFL's experience, success, and elite Utah County competition to Eagle Mountain! Our plan is to have the new Eagle Mountain Board in place to shadow our current WYFL Board so the transition is as smooth as possible in the future. This will NOT change anything for the coming WYFL season, 2018, as all current WYFL teams will play under the same WYFL banner and colors this season. The planned Eagle Mountain football organization will begin operations in 2019 since the logo, mascot, colors, and name of the Eagle Mountain HS are as
yet unknown. We are going to start and separate teams geographically as much as possible to facilitate the impending split that is mandated next year. We consulted with other districts that implemented a similar split and are modeling our process based on their feedback and experience. Since we are also playing in a NEW, EXPANDED CONFERENCE (details forthcoming this weekend), we will have some flexibility with how our teams are placed in divisions. The conference understands this and is willing to work with us to insure our teams are playing equally competitive teams. Growth and change presents us with
this unique opportunity for you to get involved and make a difference in the Eagle Mountain community. We have been planning for this inevitability for the last year and now is the time for all of us to step up and help create a great experience for our future Eagle Mountain HS star players. We would like to speak with you and talk about the open positions we anticipate we'll need. Please contact Kenny Balser, WYFL President, at presidentwyfl@gmail.com as soon as possible and let's talk about how you might best fit in to the newest league in our new conference...or if you have any other questions.
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By Sterling Parker The Crossroads Journal I am so proud of the students at Rockwell Charter High School. Each holiday season we have what we call change wars. Grades seven through twelve donate their spare change. In the office at the school, there are seven canning jars lined up in the office, one for each grade and one for faculty. The great who donates the most change will have a pizza party for their grade. This is given by the administration of the school. This year the students raised over eight hundred dollars. A very generous family of two students of Rockwell matched the amount of the students to equal a grand total of $1700.00. The money was shared among seven families in need. Thank you, students and staff, for helping seven families enjoy the "Good Life" at Christmas time. This is where the fun begins. In exchange for the students' donations. The staff has an assembly for the students following the Christmas break. This
is a unique assembly that the students enjoy. In fact, this was the best one yet in my opinion. One of the faculty sat on a twenty-pound block of ice during the assembly. I have been lucky and haven't had to do this stunt. If I had too, I'd probably catch pneumonia in the old rear-end! One faculty member shaved his beard which he had for years. One of the faculty was taped to the wall of the gymnasium, over 6 ft above the floor. Many rolls of duct tape contributed to this event. In past years they have used a petite teacher. Can you imagine being taped to the wall for an hour? The students enjoyed watching the teachers compete in a pie eating contest, a marble gathering contest using their toes and many other hilarious events. Everyone enjoyed the Good Life at this assembly. However, the real excitement or happiness the real excitement or happiness or moral of the story is seven families enjoyed the good life during the holidays. Thanks to the Rockwell nation for this act of kindness to the community.
Lehi Senior Center stained glass exhibit tour By Lehi Senior Center The Lehi Senior Center will be providing a guided tour of the stained glass masterpiece “Roots of Knowledge” at Utah Valley University. “Roots of Knowledge” is a series of enormous stained
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Surround yourself with butterflies at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
By Christy Jepson The Crossroads Journal In January, a new exhibit opened at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium that allows guests to touch and watch butterflies up close in the Butterfly Experience exhibit. Depending on when you visit, there will be anywhere from 100-500 butterflies in this exhibit. The exhibit allows hands-on experience to touch, watch and marvel at these gentle, beautiful insects. The species that is featured in this exhibit is the Painted Ladies. However, the aquarium hopes to add more types of butterflies in the future. Employees in the exhibit area are available to answer any questions and educate visitors on ways to touch a butterfly so you don't harm it. Fruit trays are set out around the exhibit and visitors can watch them eat and drink. Visitors can also look at a chrysalis chamber to see the different stages of the butterfly life cycle. "There's something magical about butterflies that draws people to them. Their striking colors and delicate movements are beautiful to observe," said Caroline Ralston, Director of Marketing and Public Relations in a press release.
"This exhibit will be a lot of fun for guests because it allows them to connect with nature in a new way." The Painted Lady butterflies will go through an entire life cycle in about a month (egg, larvae/caterpillar, pupa/ chrysalis and then an adult). An adult butterfly doesn't live much longer than 3-4 weeks. The Painted Lady butterfly migrates during colder weather to Mexico and other warmer places but can be found in Utah during the spring and summer months. The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is a great family outing to watch and learn about a variety of animals. There are five main areas in the aquarium: Ocean Explorer, Expedition: Asia, Antarctic Adventure, Discover Utah, and Journey to South America. You can also watch presentations, watch animals get fed, and go to the only 4D movie theater in Utah. The Butterfly Experience is included in the day admission to the aquarium. It is located on the lower level of the Journey to South America Gallery. To get more information and ticket prices you can visit them online at www.thelivingplanet. com, or call 801-355-FISH. They are located at 12033 Lone Peak Parkway in Draper.