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November - December 2017 Vol.17 No.11

Bikers Ride to stop bullying Ring in the holiday

season with hometown celebrations

By Charlynn Anderson AMERICAN FORK — A chilly fall motorcycle ride warmed plenty of hearts and helped change a child’s view of himself and the world.

On October 15, a group of over one hundred riders on sixty-plus motorcycles rode from Utah County to the Idaho Falls area in support of Jackson Bezzant, an eight-year-old boy coping with Treacher Collins syndrome. Jackson’s genetic disorder has left him with under-developed facial bones and functional problems with his ears, nose, eyes and esophagus. Besides his physical challenges and his mounting number of painful surgeries, Jackson has been dealing with a barrage of bullying.

A heartfelt Facebook post from Jackson’s dad, Dan Bezzant, on September 14 grabbed the attention of biker Sarah Ann Epperson of Pleasant Grove who knew she wanted to do something to help. In the post, Bezzant wrote that his son was called a freak and a monster.

The boy had been pushed, shunned and had rocks thrown at him. Bezzant pleaded with parents to educate their children about special needs and teach them about compassion.

The statement that broke Epperson’s heart was that such a young child was talking about suicide.

Epperson decided that the best way to teach and reach out at the same time would be to get her own eight-year-old son, Matthew Bowen, involved. Matthew immediately embraced the idea of becoming Jackson’s pen pal. Coincidentally, Matthew was reading the book “Wonder” at the time. The main

By Linda Petersen Just about every community in northern Utah County has found a way to celebrate the season. Some of this year's activities are much-loved traditions while others are brandnew.

ALPINE A community celebration to welcome Santa to Alpine, hosted by the Alpine Youth Council will be held on Monday, November 27, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Legacy Park north pavilion. Watch them turn on the Alpine City Christmas lights and enjoy a visit with Santa. Children can bring their letters to Santa (be sure to include a return address on the envelope) and drop them in a special mailbox for letters to the North Pole.

The annual Joyful Christmas Sounds community concert will be

character in “Wonder” suffers from Treacher-Collins syndrome just like Jackson. The book has been made into a major motion picture to be released in November. Matthew and Jackson began corresponding, but Epperson wanted to do more. She contacted some of her biker friends to see if they wanted to organize a ride to Ammon, Idaho to visit Jackson personally.

“We’re bikers. Everything turns into a ride,” said ride captain Kelly

presented on Sunday, December 10, at 7:30 pm in the Alpine Stake Center, with Marvin Payne conducting.

In its 38th year, this concert put on by community members to celebrate the Christmas season is free (8 years & older). The theme this year is "Peace."

Light the Way, Alpine's Christmas Eve luminary tradition, is celebrating its 25th year. You can order your luminary kit (consisting of 20 long-burning candles, weather-resistant sacks and the sand to hold them in place) for $22 through December 15. All proceeds will benefit the Color Guard at Lone Peak High School.

You can order your kit(s) by mailing a check or money order to: Luminaires 88 North 200 East Alpine, UT 84004 You may also reserve your kit See SEASON on page A4

Arocha in an interview on November 11.

“We thought all little boys like motorcycles, so we needed to go visit him,” said Annette Ault in a November 11 interview at her home in Cedar Fort.

The ride expanded as more people got involved. Organizers Sarah Epperson of Pleasant Grove, Kelly Arocha of Saratoga Springs and Annette Ault and Greg Douglas See RIDE on page A5

2017 Municipal Election Results The Utah County Municipal Election results as posted on utahcounty. gov on November 14. Final results will be available on November 21.

Congressional District 3 Jim Bennett 6,675 Joe Buchman 1,910 Kathie Allen 9,153 Jason Christensen 1,225 John Curtis 49,551 Sean Whalen 2,422 Alpine Mayor Troy Stout 1,378 Sheldon G. Wimmer 1,285 Alpine City Council Judi Pickell 1,377 Steve Cosper 1,572 Carla Merrill 1,427 American Fork Mayor Carlton E. Bowen 993 Brad Frost 3,344 American Fork City Council Jeffrey Shorter 1,301

Kyle Barratt Barbara Christiansen Staci Carroll Cedar Fort Mayor Kelly Berry

1,617 2,742 2,260 80

David T. Gustin Cedar Fort City Council Wyatt Cook Ellen Cibula Wendy Lojik

87 110 83 72

Cedar Hills Mayor Jenney Rees 1,031 Curt Crosby 0 (DQ) Cedar Hills City Council Maurice Fernando Navarro 0 (DQ) Ben Ellsworth 775 Denise Andersen 921 Eagle Mountain Mayor Stephanie Gricius 1,134 Tom Westmoreland 1,728 Eagle Mountain City Council Donna Burnham 1,640 Jared Gray 1,313 Matt Visser 914 Melissa Clark 1,482 Highland Mayor Jessie J. Schoenfeld 1,429 Rod Mann 1,764 Highland City Council Scott L. Smith 1,517 Christopher Kemp 1,100 Kurt Ostler 1,995 Dennis LeBaron 1,244

Lehi Mayor Mark I. Johnson 4,092 Bert Wilson 3,611 Lehi City Council Paul C. Hancock 4,279 Bailey Holmes 3,016 Chris Condie 4,835 Sean Williams 1,988 Saratoga Springs Mayor Craig W. Parry 485 Jim Miller 1,715 Saratoga Springs City Council Leah Hansen 941 Josh Daniels 0 (Withdrew) Michael D. S. McOmber 1,215 Stephen Willden 1,445 Cedar Hills - Proposition 7 FOR the Imposition of the 0.1% Sales and Use Tax 767 AGAINST the Imposition of the 0.1% Sales and Use Tax 651

Plan in the works for EM development blasting activity

By Linda Petersen City officials are working on a plan to at least limit the impact of blasting done for construction purposes in the city. A number of developments in the city currently use blasting as a method to excavate property prior to construction of buildings. But some residents say the blast is often excessive and poses a risk to their safety and health.

On November 14 ( after press

deadline) the planning commission was expected to review amendments to the development code regarding blasting that city staff says will ensure the blasting is done in a “safe and responsible manner.”

Along with the review, a public hearing was scheduled where residents could provide input.

If the planning commission supports the proposed changes, they would then be forwarded to the city council with a positive

recommendation. Proposed changes include requiring applicants to have a blasting and material processing plan approved prior to blasting taking place. That plan would include a blasting operations timeline, locations of the blastings and the number of blasts planned in each location, an inventory of structures within 1,000 feet that could be impacted and an outline of what would be done to reduce the negative See EM on page A3

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Family Week filled with fun activities for all in our community and in surrounding communities will take the opportunity to attend the Lehi Family Week activities. They provide a chance to strengthen the values we have and the blessing in our lives," Mayor Bert Wilson wrote.

By Linda Petersen LEHI — The city's annual celebration of the family, Family Week will kick off Sunday, November 19, at 7 p.m.at Skyridge High School, 3000 North Center St. Enjoy a free presentation by Utah musician and storyteller, Sam Payne, along with a performance by the Lehi Family Week Youth Choir. The Lehi Family

Week Outstanding Families and Business will also be honored.

Throughout the week, designed to bring Lehi families closer together, there will be a variety of activities, along with discounts at city facilities and local businesses, for the family to enjoy. The celebration will culminate with the annual Main Street Santa Parade and tree lighting at the Main Street Plaza.

"I would hope that every citizen

Cedar Fort candidate disputes race results

By Linda Petersen CEDAR FORT — Kelly Berry, a mayoral candidate, is questioning the results of the mayoral race in the November 5 General Election and plans to ask the Lt Governor's office for an independent recount.

According to a letter sent to the town and delivered by a sheriff's deputy (which a post on the town website said was not an "official delivery"), Berry is disputing the results "based on controversial issues with the election."

In the most recently updated results (final results are not available until November 21), Berry received 80 votes while David T. Gustin, who is currently a town council member, received 87 votes.

As of November 14, Berry had not contacted the Lt. governor's office, according to Mark Thomas, director of elections for the Lt. Governor.

Thomas said his office had received an email from an individual (not Berry) who, he said, was concerned about whether the provisional ballots had been appropriately counted or disqualified, concerned about the chain of custody of the ballots, and over the fact that election results were released the night after the election, not election night.

Thomas said his office was also contacted by Utah Department of

Public Safety Commissioner Keith Squires regarding the same allegations from that individual who had also contacted Squires.

Thomas said in regards to the request for an independent recount that if Berry were to request it of his office, "there really is not a process in statute for that." Instead, Thomas said Berry would need to go to court to contest the election.

Thomas said to "facilitate the dialogue" his office is talking to town officials about the allegations.

"We're just trying to put some pieces together and see if we can help at all," he said.

Berry's opponent Gustin said while he doesn't "know that there a legal basis to challenge the results, I'm not opposed to doing whatever it takes to ensure the confidence of the voters in the outcome."

"I don't think a recount — by the elections committee or the lieutenant governor's office — will yield any different results, " he added. "I have full faith and confidence in the integrity and the competence of our election committee."

In January, Gustin was appointed to fill the town council seat of Larry Mohler who moved out of the area.

The remainder of Mohler/Gustin's two-year council term will be filled

by Harry Draper who ran unopposed and received 133 votes.

Berry did not return calls for comment for this story.

Monday, November 20 Jack and Jill's Lanes: Bowling and laser tag (6-9 p.m.) BOGO + Up to 2 topping pizzas for $10, 24 oz. drink for $1 a person.

Thanksgiving Point: • $5 discount to the Museum of Ancient Life, and the Museum of Natural Curiosity.

• $5 per table discount to the Harvest Restaurant for lunch or dinner.

Cahoots Fitness: (6 a.m.) Free HIIT and Weights (High-Intensity Interval Training) fitness class for moms only. (8:10 a.m.) Free Sculpt & Burn fitness class and (10:35 a.m.) Ballet Barre fitness class for Moms and Movement Preschool or Baby Steps class for kids 5 and under.

Lehi Pieology: (only 11 a.m.-9

p.m.) Create your own personalized pizza for $5. Original crust.

Lehi Jamba Juice: (7 a.m.-10 p.m.) $1 smoothie for the price of a regular sized smoothie.

Tuesday, November 21 Hutchings Museum: (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Half-price admission.

Mountain Point Medical Center Hospital: • Pictures & Pancakes with Santa (4:30 -7 p.m.): $3/ person or $10/ family.

• Storytime with Mrs. Claus.

• Free Santa picture.

• Crafts and much more fun.

Cahoots Fitness: (6 a.m.) Free High Fitness class for moms only.

(8:10 a.m.) Free Yoga fitness class and (10:35 a.m.) High Fitness class for Moms and Movement Preschool or Baby Steps class for kids 5 and under.

Lehi Pieology: (only 11 a.m.-9 p.m.) Create your own personalized pizza for $5. Original crust.

Lehi Jamba Juice: (7 a.m.-10 p.m.) $1 smoothie for the price of a

regular-sized smoothie.

Wednesday, November 22 Hutchings Museum: (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Half-price admission.

Legacy Center: (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)

Half-price swimming.

Cahoots Fitness: (9:20 a.m.) Free Turbo Kickbox fitness class for Moms and Movement Preschool or Baby Steps class for kids 5 and under.

Thursday, November 23 Cahoots Fitness: (8 a.m.) Free special Thanksgiving Day workout.

Moms only.

Friday, November 24 Families are encouraged to shop Lehi businesses and outlets.

Saturday, November 25 Santa Parade down Main Street at 5 p.m., tree lighting at Lehi Main Street Plaza.

Family Square Dance Legacy Center north gym 6 - 9 p.m.

Lone candidates elected in Fairfield

By Linda Petersen FAIRFIELD — The general election was recently canceled by the town after it was determined that there was just one candidate running for each open position. Those candidates were Brad Gurley for mayor and RL Panek and Konnie Savage for town council. In this situation state law allows the municipality to cancel the election as long as there are no propositions on the ballot and the candidates are considered to have been elected to those positions as if they had won the election by ballot. The new council members will be sworn in on or near January 2, 2018. The council is currently working on updating the town's land use ordinance. The planning and zoning commission has already made its recommendations. Mayor Brad Gurney has asked the council

to review the documents. He would like to remove anything that is not necessary, he said.

As part of that revision, the council is updating the commercial zone to allow for mixed-use, commercial/ residential in the zone. Current discussion includes a suggestion by the planning commission that the zoning only allow one use per parcel of land. That would impact homebased businesses, which, if the council expands the definition of a home occupation/small home-based business to what is being considered would mean that the home would have to be in the front of the lot and the small business in the back, Mayor Brad Gurney told the council and visitors at their October 12 meeting. A home-based business should not adversely impact surrounding residents or affect the residential characteristics of the neighborhood, or significantly

increase traffic, he said. If the landowner declared that the business was commercial, then he/she would not be able to put a home on the lot.

Additionally, the council agreed that the commercial zone will become a residential zone with a commercial overlay in the designated commercial area.

The town has $6,000 in interest that was generated by the water project bond and which must be used on the water project. The council is considering putting a steel or concrete wall around the wells control/electrical box at the suggestion of Councilmember RL Panek. Panek will get estimates from contractors and provide the information for the council to review. Other suggestions for the funds by council members have included a lawnmower to keep the weeds down by the project and the construction of a dirt berm around the spring.

Patriot Park a community milestone

By Chanel Nagaishi SARATOGA SPRINGS — It is fitting that on October 18, Saratoga Springs' 20th anniversary, Mayor Jim Miller and the city council broke ground on what promises to be another milestone in the city's history: Patriot Park. This new addition to the city's recreational areas will include six baseball fields, eight pickle ball courts, a playground,

batting cages, concession stands, and a Veteran's monument. The City anticipates that the park will be completed in time for the start of the 2019 spring sports programs.

Patriot Park's unique moniker comes from the City's desire to honor military servicemen and women, especially those who with ties to Saratoga Springs and Camp Williams. Following this theme, each field will be named after a different branch of the military. The

planned Veteran's monument will further contribute to remembering these heroes.

Mayor Miller expressed his hope that Patriot Park will be a community gathering place. He wants the park to represent the growth of Saratoga Springs, which has evolved from a place to reside and sleep to a community well-suited for making memories.

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Highland Library expands

By Linda Petersen HIGHLAND — City officials have approved a request from the city library to expand into the multipurpose room at City Hall where the library is currently located.

All the costs for the expansion, which are expected to be around $32,000, will be borne by the Highland City Library Foundation.

There will be no structural changes to the room itself, and all shelving and equipment will be moveable so the room can be used for community events as needed.

The library will use the new space to offer children's materials and events, along with study and work space for library patrons. Officials said the expanded space will also allow them to offer additional community educational events.

Over the past year, library use has increased, with 22 percent

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more registered users, a 15 percent increase in materials being circulated and a 140 percent increase in library-sponsored events.

This move is in keeping with the library's strategic plan to provide "a

versatile community space which evolves with changing technology and social trends to empower unique learning opportunities, literacy, and lifelong education," library officials said.

Snow plow fleet needs an update

By Linda Petersen HIGHLAND — Just as we start dusting off our snow blowers and snow shovels this time of year, cities start looking at how they're going to plow the roads this winter and what shape their equipment is in.

On October 3, Highland Operations and Maintenance Director Justin Parduhn gave Mayor Mark Thompson and the city council an update on the city's snow plows.

Currently, the city uses five trucks to plow city streets, the newest of which is nine years old. One has to be used exclusively at the cemetery because it cannot pass safety and emissions inspections and cannot be driven on the roads.

All of the trucks are showing wear and tear as a result of salt damage to the wiring and electrical systems. At least one of the trucks breaks down or has a problem during almost every snow storm, Parduhn said.

The city spends about $40,000 annually for truck repairs. Most of the repairs have been done to try and keep costs down, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to find replacement parts for the old vehicles and plows, he said.

Parduhn also told the council that with growth in the size of the city, they are putting a lot more miles on each of the vehicles.

Currently, it takes 13 hours to clear the city after a large snow storm. During a storm they have one truck that runs up and down Highland Boulevard all day long, he said.

He asked the council to consider the purchase of a new truck with a plow which, he said, would cost about $150,000. He said the finance department is currently researching

New park planned for Saratoga Springs

By Linda Petersen SARATOGA SPRINGS — The city is getting a new park. On October 17, the city council awarded the contract to build a 30-acre sports park north of 400 South and west of Saratoga Drive (700 East) to a bid to Kenny Seng Construction for the amount of $8,691,156.52.

The park, to be named Patriot Park, has been designed with six ball fields, each of which will be dedicated to the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and First Responders.

The park will include eight pickleball courts, two scorekeeper

buildings with restrooms, a park maintenance building and play systems for children of all ages.

Contractors were asked to bid out two different options for the stormwater system because of fluctuating national prices for materials, but in the end, staff recommended that the council just award the lowest bid rate.

To save money, the city will be purchasing the playground system, engineered infield mix soils, parking, field and site lighting, pavilions, site furnishings and CCTV security systems directly from vendors.

The park is expected to be complete in early 2018.

Thanksgiving Luncheon at Lehi Senior Center

By Lehi Senior Center On Friday, November 17, the Lehi Senior Center will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving Luncheon (for ages 60+)! The party will go from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and will include live music, table games and a delicious lunch. The live music (an accordion duo!) starts at 11:00 a.m. so come on time!

There is a $3.00 requested dona-

Lone Peak Public Safety audit raises concerns

tion for lunch. You must RSVP for this luncheon by noon on November 15. This is a very popular event and we have limited seating, so please RSVP soon. Reservations are being accepted now. Join us for Line Dancing right after the event ends!

We will be dancing from 1:00 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m. The Line Dance Class is for beginners and is a blast! We hope to see you there!

where the funds would come from for such a purchase.

After a brief discussion, Thompson said there was an immediate need and that he would support renting a truck in the short term if needed.

He directed Parduhn to have the staff put together some information about the purchase or lease of a new vehicle. He also suggested that rather than have to replace all of the trucks at the same time down the road, it would be wise to stagger the vehicle purchases.

ALPINE — In the wake of a Lone Peak Public Safety District audit (see the story in the October Crossroads Journal), at least one Alpine resident is concerned that increased taxes for the Lone Peak Fire District did not go to fund firefighters as had been expected.

Kerry Smith brought the matter up at the October 10 Alpine City Council meeting. In 2011, the city raised taxes to hire additional firefighters, but they were never hired, he said. Smith also said that even though the audit indicated there were issues that needed to be addressed in the Lone Peak Fire District, Alpine mayoral candidates recently told voters there were no problems.

Mayor Sheldon Wimmer, a LPPSFD board member, responded that the taxes were raised for the district as a whole but were not directly tied to the hiring of firefighters.

But City Councilmember Troy Stout said he remembered that the vote was to specifically add individuals to uncovered shifts.

He said another concern many residents have is that there are not enough firefighters to respond to a call, allow at least one firefighter to enter the burning structure and still have the necessary number remain outside, as required by OSHA. City Attorney David Church responded to Smith's initial question, explaining that at the time of the tax increase, Highland, a LPPSD member, was struggling to fund its assessment, so the temporary fund shortage left the district unable to cover the fire stations as they had hoped.

Wimmer said all taxes for the fire district from Alpine went to the fire district and not into city coffers.

Smith said the Alpine fire station is never fully manned and asked why the citizens of Alpine were

paying for services they didn't receive. "If Alpine City paid their share and Highland couldn't, why did Highland get it?" he said.

Wimmer responded that they had three firefighters in the station and one on call. He said a February 2017 study showed the fire station had an average of just two runs a day, which was a fairly low workload. However, OSHA regulations require that fire stations be fully staffed in order to respond. The NFP standard was four and they would like to have four, he said. Currently, the battalion chief fills in as the fourth firefighter. They will be hiring a new fire chief soon, he said.

Smith said he had read the audit, and, contrary to what people were being told, there were problems.

People were quitting and someone was prosecuted, he said.

Wimmer responded that one of the firefighters had been prosecuted and that they were currently seeking to hire other firefighters. Of the six findings in the state auditor's report, three of them had been addressed, he said.

Allegations of wrongdoing in the department had been investigated but were found to have insufficient evidence for further investigation, he said. Wimmer said he and Highland City Administrator Nathan Crane recently met with firefighters about their concerns and are looking into them.

Stout went on to say that one of the allegations claimed there was massive fraud in the department and the firefighters were not responding because they were unhappy. He said there were morale issues but they could be addressed in a way that would solve the problems.

Alpine City Manager Shane Sorensen went on to say he didn't want people to think Highland City was not paying its fair share. The formula for assessment was based on both population and households.

Each city was paying their share according to that formula, he said.

The Good Life: Random acts of Kindness

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After the city council received the plan, it would have 30 days to evaluate it and could possibly add extra conditions or refuse to approve it if it did not deem it to address safety concerns. The council could also table approval of the blasting plan and request additional information before making a determination.

Factors that could impact approval would include noise and dust generation, truck traffic, distance from existing structures and utilities, hours of blasting, reasonable timelines, existing average slopes of lots, notice to residents, and alternative methods of excavation.

Residents of Skyline Ridge and Kiowa Valley have complained to city officials about blasting on the hill near their homes where Golden Eagle Road intersects with Eagle Top Court. The biggest problem, some of them say, is that the blasting is being done a little at a time rather than all at once resulting in noise, dust and danger to them and their children. City officials say that even if these changes are approved, it will not impact the blasting these residents are concerned about as the excavation permit for that development does not expire until December 31. However, it did say that the city plans to hire an independent engineer to help determine if they have a legal case to halt blasting.

By Sterling Parker One day I was sitting in Mr. Hull’s science class at Rockwell Charter High School. Oh yes, I am an aide to several students in the eighth grade at the school. While I was in a particular class. I witnessed a random act of kindness unfold before my eyes.

Two girls were sitting near each other. Let’s call them Hailey and Mariah. (By the way, that’s their real names.) These two girls put the needs of other students before their own. They are two of the most amazing teenagers I have ever known. They stand for everything that is good. Hailey and Mariah saw this girl sitting by herself at a table.

The tables in this science labs are oblong and seat 4 students each.

The girl sitting alone is very sweet and shy in her own way. Hailey and Mariah both glanced at each other at the same time and then stood up and walked over to the quiet girl. Need I say more? This student radiated as Hailey and Mariah approached her table as Hailey smiled at her and said can we join you? It was such

a heartwarming sight as these three students worked on their project for the day. That good feeling stayed with me for the rest of the day.

Thank you, Hailey and Mariah, for caring for others and for your acts of kindness. I also want to mention that there are many students at Rockwell that show kindness each day. Thank you, staff and students, of Rockwell.

There are many of you readers that are kind as Hailey and Mariah are. My neighbor Jill is another kind soul. My family went to Disneyland for fall break. I didn’t join them for various reasons. Number one, I didn’t want to stand in line for hours. As you remember I had a total knee replacement during the summer. My dear neighbor Jill brought supper to me not once but twice. Plus she would stop by and check on me often. The matter of face, all my neighbors have shown much kindness to our family. Yes, we all are in a wonderful place where we all care for each other and enjoy the “Good Life.”

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Promotions and new staff members for American Fork

By Linda Petersen Two new American Fork law enforcement officers were sworn in October 24.

New Police Lieutenant Cameron Paul joined American Fork Police Department in September 2008 after graduating from Weber State Police Academy at the top of his class. He has spent time in patrol in traffic and motors, overseeing SWAT, investigations, training other officers and in Investigations as a sergeant. Paul has a bachelor's degree in Social Justice and a master's degree in public administration with a concentration in organizational management. He graduated from the FBI command college last year.

Paul "thrives on facing and overcoming challenges and is very excited about his new opportunity," Chief Darren Falslev said as he presented Paul to Mayor James Had-

field and city council that evening.

New Fire Department Battalion Chief Eddie Hales is a Pleasant Grove native. He received an associate's degree in emergency services from UVU, and a bachelor's in fire science from Columbia Southern University. Hales is also a graduate of the National Fire Academy's managing officer program in Maryland. He is a third- generation firefighter.

"He has a long family history of fire service‌He says he was born with smoke in his blood," Fire Chief Aaron Brems said.

Hales began his firefighting career in the Pleasant Grove Fire Department in 2001 as a volunteer firefighter. He moved to Lehi Fire Department in 2007 where he was later promoted to captain and later, deputy fire marshal.

Hales joined the American Fork Fire Department in 2008 as a parttime firefighter and has advanced up

Cedar Hills inventories its city roads

the ranks since then to his current position.

Both men were sworn into their positions that night by City Recorder Terilyn Lurker.

At the same meeting, City Manager David Bunker introduced Delee Borg, the city's new human resource manager and the new Public Works Director Scott Sensenbaugher.

Borg who has a bachelor's in clothing and textiles and a master's degree in human resources, has 25 years of experience on the job, including the last 12 years as human resources manager at Bank of American Fork.

Sensenbaugher has bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from BYU. He is the former director of public works and city engineer at Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and capital construction projects supervisor at El Paso, Texas.

CEDAR HILLS — City officials have come up with a plan to manage the city's pavement system, or street network, within the community.

The hope is that by inventorying those pavements, they can be better maintained in a more cost-effective way and problems can be addressed quickly.

The city recently contracted with iWorQ Systems Inc. to update their pavement management process.

They presented their report to the city council on Oct. 17.

Local governments are required by law to maintain an inventory of their street network. The total miles of asphalt streets inventoried in Cedar Hills was 27.65 total miles.

The study calculated it would cost about $24 million to replace them all at today's prices.

the prize table). This race is free.

CEDAR HILLS The annual Cedar Hills "Night with Santa" party will be held on Monday, December 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Vista Room at the community center, 10640 N Clubhouse Drive. To start the evening off, Santa will arrive in his fire truck and will join everyone in the Vista Room, where he will lead the singing of several favorite holiday songs. Refreshments for everyone will be provided.

HIGHLAND Highland City will hold its annual Christmas Crafts Day at City Hall on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Activities will include visits with Santa Claus, crafts, performances by the Highland Children's Choir, Chime Choir, and Flute Choir and activities at the library. Crafts range from free to $1.25. All proceeds go towards the Highland City Arts Council.

The Highland Children's Choir will hold its Christmas concert on

Monday, November 27, at 7 p.m. at Timberline Middle School. Admission is $3.

On December 8 at 7 p.m., Highland Choral Arts will perform its upcoming Christmas concert with special guest artist Jenny Oaks Baker at Timberline Middle School.

Discount tickets are available online at www.highlandchoralarts.org.

Regular priced tickets will be available at the door.

LEHI Lehi City will hold its annual Santa parade on Saturday, November 25 beginning at 5 p.m. The parade will start out at Lehi High School, 180 N. 500 E. and ends at the Main Street Plaza,100 W. Main Street., Following the parade there will be a tree lighting, ceremony, visits with Santa, hot chocolate and cookies.

The Lehi Library will host Christmas puppet shows December 5-7, with shows at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m. and December 6 at 4:30 p.m. No registration is required.

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According to the report, the street network in Cedar Hills "is in ok condition and is well managed."

The average Remaining Service Life (RSL) for the entire Cedar Hills City street network is 10.76 years, although 43.4 percent of streets have a 12-year RSL. The report recommends that the city add at least add a 1-2-inch overlay or totally replace 8.7 percent of the streets that have less than six years of life remaining. It also suggests the city focuses its road budget on preventative maintenance and rehabilitation and chip seal every street that has an RSL of 6 to 12 over the next five years.

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Continued from Page A1 online at alpinelights.org Last minute sales and pick-up of reserved kits will be held at Alpine City Shops, 181 East 200 North on the following dates: December 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

December 18 & 22, 4 - 6 p.m.

December 23, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

AMERICAN FORK For its November 27 Monday Movie Night, the American Fork Library will be showing "It's a Wonderful Life" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The library is located at 64 S. 100 E. Several events will be held in the library's rotunda this holiday season:

The annual Christmas in the Rotunda Art Show for children ages 6-11 will be held at the American Fork Library, December 1 - January 3 during regular library hours.

An artist's reception will be held December 4 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Christmas in the Rotunda -Timpanogos Chorale, December 11 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Christmas in the Rotunda -American Fork Children's Choir & Ukulele Choir, December 18 from 7 to 8 p.m.

EAGLE MOUNTAIN This year Eagle Mountain is kicking off a new holiday event, Christmas Village at City Hall. The event which will be held Saturday, December 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. will feature the traditional tree lighting ceremony along with a holiday boutique and some extras. There will be blacksmith demonstrations and live reindeer, along with free hot cocoa and doughnuts for everyone. City Hall is located at 1650 East Stagecoach Run. The traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Trot/Walk will be held Thanksgiving morning (November 23) from 7 to 10 a.m. at Hidden Hollow Elementary School, 7447 Hidden Valley Parkway. Check-in is from 7 to 8 a.m. The race, which will begin at 8 a.m., starts at Hidden Hollow and ends across from City Hall.

There will be prizes for first, second and third places for ages 13 and older; ages 12 and under. There will also be prizes awarded for Best Costume 13 and up, 12 and under and a Secret Prize (race participants will be given a ticket to redeem at

There will be Christmas storytimes November 29 and 30, at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m. No registration is required.

The Lehi Arts Council presents "It's A Wonderful Life" directed by Cali Wilkes, December - 16 at 7 p.m. with Matinees December 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at lehiarts.com.

The Lehi Area Symphonic Band will perform its winter concert at Willowcreek Middle School on December 19 at 7 p.m. and at Temple Square December 23 at 5 and 6:30 p.m.

The Lehi Children's Choir will have two holiday concerts: 4 p.m.

December 11 at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake City and at 7 p.m. on December 18 in the Stonegate Reception Center in Pleasant Grove.

SARATOGA SPRINGS Saratoga Springs is kicking off its first ever Home Decorating Contest.

To enter you must live in Saratoga Springs, and register online on the city website by November 27.

Residents will be able to view and vote for their favorite home. The winning homes will be announced on December 18.

The city's Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place Monday, November 27, at Neptune Park.

Santa arrives at 6:30 p.m; the tree will be lit at 6:45 p.m. with fireworks immediately after. Food trucks will be at the park from 5-7:30 p.m. with family-friendly dinner options and a variety of hot chocolate flavors.

On December 4, the Community Messiah concert will be held at Westlake High School, 99 North 200 West, at 7 p.m.

On December 18, the Community orchestra concert will be held at Vista Heights Middle School, 484 pony Express Pkwy. at 7 p.m.

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North County Notes

By Linda Petersen ALPINE • Eagle Scout candidate Matthew Eberting is planning to build a tire obstacle course in the park in the South Pointe subdivision where he lives. After talking with city officials about playground safety requirements, Matthew and scouts from his troop are planning on installing the tires, digging holes and drilling holes in the tires for water drainage.

• The city council has approved a Lambert Park use schedule for mountain bike teams. Various teams will be in the park Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. In return for use of the park, each team will perform trail maintenance and commit to one day of service in the park for any project city officials want them to do.

RIDE Continued from Page A1 of Cedar Fort drove up to Ammon, Idaho two weeks before the event to meet Jackson and his family and map their route.

According to Douglas, the bikers felt an instant bond with Jackson and his family.

All four ride organizers belong to riding club Abate of Utah. Ault and Douglas also ride with Knees to the Breeze and serve on the board of directors of Children and the Earth, a fundraising and aid organization for sick children and their families.

The bikers have participated in numerous “wish rides” for terminally ill children and, sadly, funeral escort rides. But the ride for Jackson was not a scheduled club ride; just a group of friends hoping to encourage a struggling little boy.

“People were stepping up and making a difference for this little guy,” said Douglas.

The motorcycle ride on October 15-16 began at Blues Street BBQ in American Fork, adding riders all along the way to Ammon, Idaho.

Organizers had expected ten or fifteen riders but rolled into Ammon with more than one hundred.

Luckily, they had coordinated with local law enforcement for traffic control.

Law enforcement agencies from Utah County, Salt Lake County and Iron County in Utah donated patches and pins for Jackson.

When they arrived at his house, the bikers gave Jackson the collection of pins and made him an honorary biker by presenting him with his own “cut” (biker vest) and helmet.

“He was ecstatic. Ear to ear grins,” said Arocha.

Jackson also got to meet his pen pal Matthew who rode to Idaho on the back of his mom, Sarah’s motorcycle. According to Ault, the boys were thrilled.

With his parents’ approval, Jackson rode on the back of Douglas’ motorcycle to Bowleros Bowling Alley where the group enjoyed free bowling and free pizza from Papa Tom’s.

“It was quite phenomenal everybody that helped us,” said Ault.

The next morning, the bikers and local motorcycle cops braved the 23 degree F cold and met at Maverik for free donuts and coffee. According to Arocha, they had to scrape ice off their motorcycle seats. They then escorted Jackson to school.

“I think my eyelashes froze. It was so cold, but it was so worth it to do this with him,” said Ault.

With the principal’s permission, the bikers talked to students outside the school about saying no to bullying. They gave “Say No to Bullying” stickers to teachers to share with students later during classroom discussions on this important issue.

“We tried to bring awareness to the school that bullying is not a good idea. It hurts people,” said Ault.

Ride organizers have maintained contact with Jackson and his family and are heartened by the little boy’s changed perspective.

“His life has turned upside down in a positive way,” said Ault.

“He went from thinking he was an ugly monster to knowing he is loved,” said Douglas Jackson’s mom, Kelley Bezzant, has reported in messages to Douglas that Jackson’s classmates are more accepting now, and he has some neighborhood friends. His new biker buddies can visit him when he is in Utah for surgeries at Primary Children’s Hospital.

They are carrying on their anti-bullying campaign by selling “Say No to Bullying” patches. The proceeds from the patches will help pay for Jackson’s surgeries.

“If we can help save even one person’s life, it will all be worth it,” said Ault.

For more information on purchasing anti-bullying patches, email kneestothebreeze4@gmail.com.

Children and the Earth is sponsoring a fundraiser for Jackson’s medical expenses at https://jackson-bezzant-fundraiser.everydayhero.com/ us/jackson-bezzant-fundraiser.

AMERICAN FORK • The city council has made changes to its electronic meetings ordinance to allow all city public body members to participate in their respective meetings electronically. (Prior to this, only city council members were allowed to do so). The advance notice needed requirement was also reduced from one week to 48 hours. They also approved the live video streaming of

public hearings during city council meetings.

• Local singer/songwriter Joshua James has been signed to play at Salt Lake City's new New Year's Eve bash, now titled The Last Hurrah.

CEDAR HILLS YCC's Annual Santa's Workshop — The Youth City Council is seeking donations to help local families this Christmas. They're asking for monetary donations or gift cards to Walmart in order to purchase specific items needed by the families. (No new or used toys will be accepted.)

Donations may be dropped off at the Cedar Hills city office building by December 1.

• Through Nov. 30, Cedar Hills Golf Course is offering a special individual rate of $28 for 18 holes with a golf cart for $28, Monday through Thursday. You must have at least two players per cart. There is also a special rate of $14 for nine holes with a cart for $14 per player is also available. (You must mention that you saw the deal in the city’s weekly email update or on the city’s social media.)

HIGHLAND • Utah State University's women's tennis program has signed Annaliese County for the 2018 season.

County is the No. 2-ranked player in Utah and No. 6 in the region, as

well as being ranked No. 210 in the country and a four-star recruit.

"Annaliese has just scratched the surface of the level of tennis player she is going to become at the college level," Head Coach Sean McInerney said. "She is a good athlete, has a great competitive mindset, good serve and solid overall game.

I really believe that she is going to explode in college and become an elite player. We are excited to have her joining our program."

• The city council has approved the appointment of a new interim city recorder with the resignation of City Recorder Jody Bates. Effective Oct 10, Heather White assumed the position until a replacement could be found.

LEHI • On October 24 the city council passed a resolution declaring Saturday, November 25, Small Business Saturday in Lehi.

• Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage company focused on developing treatments for hematological diseases, unveiled its new headquarters Friday, November 10, at 3900 North Traverse Blvd in Lehi.

• According to Techcrunch.com, Snap Inc. (developer of Snapchat) is building a new R&D office in in Lehi.

City looks at digital metering of pressurized irrigation system

By Linda Petersen ALPINE — If approved by the city council, which seems likely, the city will be installing a $2.5 million digital meter upgrade on the citywide pressurized irrigation system over the next two to three years. Earlier this year, the city applied for a Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart grant to install the individual meters on the system. The city was recently approved for the maximum allowable grant of $1 million. Installation of the meters is expected to help in water conservation. The remainder of the project would be paid for out of the water fund reserves.

On October 10, the city held a public hearing to inform residents about the project. City Manager Shane presented information on the proposed project. (They had a good turnout, he later told the city council.)

The project could be constructed over two to three construction seasons as funding allows. If full funding were found, it could be constructed in one season, Sorenson told attendees. Sorenson said Alpine is currently at about 65 percent buildout so it's important to plans for future service.

If the project is approved, the city would install a meter on each pressurized service, he said.

Through an automatic reading system, the meter would be read by phone signal. Currently, the city has a person manually read the meters twice a year. If a user has a leak in their system during that six-month period it is not usually detected until

the next reading, which can result in significant water loss and a large bill for the user, Sorenson said.

After completion of the project, city officials expect the base rate for pressurized irrigation water to be similar to what is being charged currently for normal irrigation of landscaping, Sorenson said. If residents use a greater amount, they could be subject to another more costly rate system. The base rate would be calculated based on data collected by the new meters.

Shane said all PI water users would be metered but there would be different rate structure for agricultural and related uses such as orchards.

At the public hearing, 30 residents spoke. Many had specific questions about their own water situations.

Some, like Mark Goodsell, spoke in support of metering the system. Everything he consumed was metered, such as the items he bought at the grocery store and gasoline, he said.

He didn't go anywhere that he didn't pay for exactly what he used. Goodsell said the city had his full support for metering and that he would even

pay for his meter.

Others such as Glen Hilton felt that metering was just a way for the city to increase revenue or exert more control. Some expressed skepticism that it would actually be effective in encouraging residents to conserve water, or that it would cost individual users less to water their property.

Clark Parker said metering was just another example of the government taking more and more control.

He agreed they needed to conserve water but he felt it would be more effective to use the churches to educate people about conserving water.

Others suggested other options such as subsurface watering or an underground system that would put water back into the ground and prevent evaporation.

Ralph Summers said the only way consumption was going to be reduced was by making it financially difficult for residents to water their yards. He said they should just get rid of the metering system and all the uncertainty, and the council should just have the guts to increase the water rates.

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How did Eagle Mountain’s Unity Pass get its name

By Mike Kieffer EAGLE MOUNTAIN — We use names to identify everything in our world. Names are what give us a focal point and a place of reference.

I recently did an article on how Eagle Mountain's name was selected.

There are a lot of other areas in Eagle Mountain that have names.

One of the most common ones is the divide that physically separates what people call the City Center and the Ranches areas of Eagle Mountain. This physical pass is called Unity Pass.

I came across an interesting item in the Eagle Mountain City Council minutes for December 7, 2004. Item 11, stated the following. "Consideration and approval to allow the 4thgrade students at the Pony Express and the 5th-grade students at Eagle Valley Elementary Schools to name the pass between North and South Service Areas (the pass is located by the Lone Tree subdivision)" The minutes go on to name Mr. Rocque as the teacher of the 4th-grade class from Pony Express Elementary. Mr. Rocque has since retired from teaching for the Alpine School District. I wanted to get

details on the project that the classes had, as well as the song that the students sang to the City Council before they thanked them for listening to their proposal. I contacted the Eagle Mountain City Recorder to see if the City had a copy. The City did have a copy of the proposal and the song. I have to apologize for some of the grammar and spelling in the proposal, I am adding it without any edits.

The project was named, "Unity Eagle Mountain - one city - one heart - two worlds unite".

Background - "Our City of Eagle Mountain has been divided geographically into two cities the city center and the ranches, because of the insightful leadership of the mayor and city council, we now have a new beautiful road connecting the two cities."

Issue - "Our city has been separated geographically as well as mentally in people's minds, we have bridged the gap geographically with a beautiful new road, but in peoples minds, the city still remains separate."

Impact - "By naming the pass Unity Pass we will be will be making a statement that will bridge the mental separation of the two cities,

connecting them in peoples minds, on city one heart."

The city council voted in favor of naming the pass Unity Pass.

"Mark Madsen moved to accept the children's proposal and name the pass between The Ranches and City Center, located by the Lone Tree subdivision, Unity Pass. Linn Strouse seconded the motion. Ayes: Linn Strouse, David Blackburn, Vincent Liddiard, Mark Madsen; Nays: 0.

Motion passed."

This divide between the two areas of Eagle Mountain has been a point of concern over the years. Several of the residents submitted questions to the current Mayor and City Council candidates on this subject for the candidate debate. One resident asked, "There is a divide in the city between City Center and The Ranches. This divide is not only physical, but is also a divide created by the residents mentally as well. Do you think this is a problem with unity in the city, and if so, what is your plan on bringing more unity to the city?"

Another resident asked, "Do you value city center? In what ways?

Can we make districts or something to ensure there is always city center representation on the city coun-

Lone Peak Police create safe exchange area

By Lone Peak Police HIGHLAND — The Lone Peak Police Department has designated an area in front of their police department as a Safe Exchange Location.

The area is located in the west parking lot between the Highland City Building and the police department and is marked with a sign(see above pictures). It is available for anyone who needs a safe place to complete transactions from websites such as KSL, Craigslist, eBay, Facebook swap pages etc.... Surveillance cameras will monitor the area 24 hours a day.

This area was created so citizens would feel comfortable exchanging goods. It can also be used for child custody exchanges if needed.

There are a few things to keep in mind when using this safe zone.

Officers will not be there to help facilitate the exchange, check serial numbers, negotiate payments, or check the identification of any individuals involved. Also, the exchange of weapons at this location is prohibited.

When conducting transactions online please keep the following tips in mind: • Use websites that you are familiar with.

• Try to bring someone with you when exchanging items.

• Do not invite strangers into your home.

• Conduct transactions during daylight hours.

• Tell a friend or family member where you are going.

• Trust your instincts.

• Turn off geotagging on your smartphone before taking pictures

to post online. This keeps anyone from seeing the location where the picture was taken.

• If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

GET YOUR BUSINESS INTO

cil?" This question was asked the candidates, "There were a couple of questions submitted that dealt with a real or perceived divide between the Ranches and City Center. What will you do to close that divide and increase unity, and do you think Eagle Mountain should consider organizing electoral Districts to ensure that each area of the City is represented equally?"

Even back in January 2002 the City Council and Mayor looked into ways of setting up "Communication Districts." They even set up a committee to looking the problem, and to report back on how to solve the perceived communication divide between the two areas. They discussed electoral districts as an option to help try to solve the divide problem.

I think that we should turn to the song that was written by Kevin Rocque and sung by his 4th-grade class: Listen all people come and unite, hear our clarion call to one and all Unity, Unity rights through the valley and upward through the hills Unity, Unity come and sing. Unity, Unity throughout our land Listen all people come and unite, hear our clarion call to one and all Unity, Unity rights through the

valley and upward through the hills Unity, Unity come and sing. Unity, Unity throughout our land Rise all people come and unite, hear our clarion call to one and all Unity, Unity rings through a darkened night touching a heart once torn apart, Unity, Unity come and sing. Unity, Unity throughout our land Sing all people come and unite, hear our clarion call to one and all Unity, Unity holding hands marching where once brother fought brother throughout our land Unity, Unity come and sing. Unity, Unity throughout our land Rise all people come and unite, hear our clarion call to one and all Unity, Unity carrying lights marching the night, where darkness once fell Unity, Unity come and sing. Unity, Unity throughout our land Harmony, Harmony her for us all, come and hear our clarion call.

Unity, Unity Listen all people come and unite, bring in the light, (all of us) Harmony, Harmony! UNITY, UNITY, UNITY.

Full-fledged Fat Cats Fun arriving in Saratoga Springs

By Chanel Nagaishi SARATOGA SPRINGS — Brace yourselves because "all-out fun" is coming to Saratoga Springs. On October 25, Mayor Miller announced that Fat Cats will build an entertainment center next to the new Smith's Marketplace.

Fat Cats, known for their bowling alleys and arcades, is stepping up their game with this entertainment center. The first of its kind in Utah, the 60,000 square foot structure will

also include an 8-screen movie theater, virtual reality experiences, and a food court. As an added bonus, if you fancy eating some Pizini Pizza while watching your show, you can have your food delivered right to your seat. Amenities such as this promise to make the entertainment center a popular destination for fun-seekers of all ages.

The company plans to break ground in June 2018.

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Eagle Mountain couple celebrate Obituary JoDeene Edrington 50th wedding anniversary

Julianna and Stephen Sheldrake of Eagle Mountain celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary November 11, Veteran’s Day, among the Red Cliffs of Moab. A place the native Californians have frequented on several anniversaries since moving to Utah in 1999. The Sheldrakes met while Steve was in the Marine Corp stationed in California and were “pen pals” during the Vietnam War. The couple have 3 children, 2 sons and a daughter and 3 grand-

children, 2 granddaughters and a grandson living in Lehi and Eagle Mountain.

Steve graduated from the University of Washington and UCLA as a laser physicist and retired in 2013.

Julianna retired as an Execuitive Secretary in 2007 when she relocated from Park City to Lehi.

Members of the Lehi Senior Center, they enjoy Tai Chi classes, hiking and touring Utah’s National Parks and golfing on the golf course they live on in the Ranches. Mem-

bers of the Southmoor Ward, they continue to be active in Scouting for over 36 years, helping young men achieve their Eagle award.

Their greatest joy in retirement they stated, is watching their grandchildren grow and accomplish success in their lives. Their secret to longevity in their marriage, “Hang on and enjoy the ride, the rode gets bumpy at times, but when you’re a “team” you can get through anything”!

JoDeene Edrington (JoDee) at age 65, passed away at the Utah Valley Hospital in Provo on November 4th, 2017. She was flown there just the day before, from Lapoint, Utah where she has lived for 5 years.

After many years of battling multiple medical hardships, she went to be with her dad, sister and brother (Kay, Rona, and Hank Edrington) with loved ones by her bedside.

JoDee was the oldest of 7 kids, parents being L. Kay and Josephine Edrington on Oct 29th 1952, in Spokane, Washington. She was followed by her 6 siblings (in order of birth) Rona, Hank, Scott, Cody, Chess and SannaLee. She graduated from Utah State, studying Elementary Education. She went on to be an esteemed educator everywhere she taught, including East Elementary, Roosevelt Middle School, and Lakeview Academy.

She taught a variety of age groups, but 3rd grade was her favorite. In 2001, JoDee had survived Ovarian and Uterin Cancer. Despite this, she was a fighter and continued her career as a teacher for many years up until 2012. JoDee was also very artistic, loved music, poetry and art. Her brightest and most hopeful moments in life were the adoption of her three children; Brett, Rona

Lee, and Joshua. This joy continued later in her life with 6 wonderful grandkids.

She had a deep and emotional spirit, always sensitive to the needs of animals and children in her life, including her students, grandchildren, and her nieces and nephews; All who loved her very much.

JoDee is often remembered for being a fun, witty and beloved woman. Her visits have been explained "more exciting than those of Santa Claus"! Her passion and excitement was contagious, always supportive to her friends. She held many ecclesiastical positions throughout her life, and her testimony touched the hearts of many.

She is survived by her mother Josephine Edrington, her 4 siblings Scott, Cody, Chess and SannaLee, and her children Brett Hansen, Rona Lee Hansen, and Joshua Hansen.

Her viewing will be November 10th and 11th. Please call 1-435722-2426 for details on time and location.

Special thanks to Hullinger Mortuary for the services.

Christmas festivities at the Lehi Senior Center

By Lehi Senior Center The Lehi Senior Center has a Christmas party planned and a Christmas lights excursion planned for the month of December!

Do you love to see the sparkling Christmas lights but hate driving at night? Join the senior center Thursday, December 7, when they take their senior bus out from 5:00-9:00 p.m.! They will get dinner and see the light displays at Spanish Fork, Salem Ponds, and local houses near the Senior Center! Price is $4 per person and does NOT include dinner. Call Jessie Jones to register: 385-201-2349, or stop by the senior center!

The following week, pull out your

festive sweaters for the Lehi Senior Center Annual Christmas Party & Luncheon! The party will be held on Friday, December 15, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. There will be a Festive Sweater Contest, a Christmas Raffle (entry is free, must be present to enter and win!), live entertain-

ment from the Swing Sisters, great food, and even better company.

There is lots to do to celebrate, so don't be late! Call ahead to reserve your spot (call Jan at 385-2012350), spaces are limited and must be reserved by noon on Wednesday, December 13.

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Mindfulness and Meditation class

By Lehi Senior Center If you want to learn how to decrease your stress level, improve your self-esteem, lower your blood pressure, and improve concentra-

tion, then this class is for you! This Mindfulness and Meditation Class will teach you the science behind how Mindfulness changes the brain, and specific exercises to bring the benefits into your own life.

This class includes 6 sessions.

Each session will comprise a discussion and a guided mindfulness meditation, including breathing instruction, building emotional awareness, and more. The class will be taught

by Holli Harris, who earned her yoga and meditation certifications in India. Holli currently teaches Mindfulness courses to organizations throughout Utah County. See class details below: Days: Wednesdays Dates: Nov 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, Dec 13 Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.

Price: $10 for members of the Senior Center, $15 for non-members (adults under 60 are invited and encouraged to take this class!)

Location: Lehi Senior Center Registration: Call 385-201-2349

Signal planned for Pony Express/800 W Intersection

By Linda Petersen SARATOGA SPRINGS — The city has taken the first steps toward installing a traffic signal at 800 West and Pony Express Parkway.

On October 3, the city council approved a purchase agreement with the LDS church for $50,000 for a right of way to install the signal over church-owned property adjacent to the intersection.

The signal installation is part of the interlocal agreement between Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain for the widening of Pony

Express Parkway from Redwood Road to Porters Crossing. Paying for and installing the signal would fulfill the city's match requirement for this project.

A previous traffic study by Horrocks Engineers indicated that a traffic signal is warranted at that intersection. Two bids for the signal were received and opened in June.

The low bidder in the amount of $176,927 was B. Jackson. (A previous May request for bids received no responses).

The city council approved funding for this project in the FY20162017 budget.

Don’t leave home Caffeine for your productivity without your basics

By Danielle’ Dimond Have you ever looked through your past “To Do” lists and realized you’ve had the same three tasks on there for a week or longer? Go ahead, take a look and see if you’ve been procrastinating something(s)!

Maybe you aren’t a procrastinator but someone in a slump in need of a productivity boost. I’m here for you my friend. I’ve got 3 steps for a little productivity caffeine shot!

1. Change Your Attitude Dude Your attitude towards a task is the biggest hindrance of the satisfying

check mark beside a finished task.

Most of the time the problem with your problem isn’t the problem. It’s your attitude towards it! Take a few minutes to understand your reluctance and then find a way to shift your outlook.

2. Let It Go If you have something on your list that you really hate to do, feel is a waste of time or makes you uncomfortable, consider the possibility that you should let it go. What if you let it disappear from your list?

Is it necessary? Is it helpful? Does it bring joy to you or others? Perhaps it’s something you can get rid of. If

it’s not, then repeat step one until you feel better about it.

3. Just Do It I know, I know, it seems like a cop-out step but in all seriousness, a “To Do” list works best if you put the thing you least want to do, or the biggest thing right at the top and you do it first. You don’t warm up with other small tasks (that’s procrastinating), you don’t save it for when you might want to do it. You JUST DO IT FIRST!! Then it’s over with and you’ll be bouncing along through your other tasks.

Hydraulics repair company gets go-ahead

By Linda Petersen CEDAR FORT — After the owner was able to pull together the required water rights, on October 24, the town council approved zoning and a water connection for property owned by Scott McLachlan.

McLachlan is selling the former IFA building on the corner of 220 East and Station Road to a hydraulics repair company.

Initially, the application ran into problems when repair company

representatives, who are not locals, did not have any understanding of Utah's water share requirements for development. At that point, McLachlan stepped up and put together the required shares.

The water connection, which was applied for by McLachlan, was approved for him to enable the repair company project to go forward. He will sign it over to the town and it will not be transferable.

At the same meeting, the council approved Ron Steels' application for

a culinary water connection and a residential building permit for property at 41 West 200 North. They also approved outbuilding permits for Steel, Robert Blackner and Gary Cook.

The council also decided to move their regularly-scheduled meetings one week ahead in November and December to minimize any conflict with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Those meetings will now be held on November 21 and December 19.

By Danielle’ Dimond With so many things to learn in the world today, do we know (and are we teaching our kids) the basic and essential skills necessary to be independent, safe and prepared for life's curve balls? Here's a checklist of skills you wont want you or your kids to leave home without.

Money Management How to…

Budget Avoid and/or get out of debt Balance a bank account (checkbook) Build a savings Negotiate for a better deal (from cars to interest rates) Technical How To… Clearly communicate Write and speak in public Schedule and use a calendar Know technology basics Effectively research a subject (without Wikipedia or Google) Housekeeping How To… Keep a house/room clean Use basic sewing Cook something (anything!)

Make simple home repairs Use kitchen appliances

Self Skills How To… Prioritize tasks and goals Focus - on one activity and/or a broader goal Understand basic civics and voting Survive without electricity (& not even be bored) Use basic etiquette Have a sense of humor - especially about yourself Survival How To… Stay safe (locking doors etc) and defend yourself Do first aid and CPR Read a paper map Take care of a car and change a flat tire Be prepared for emergencies Relationship How To… Express a healthy love Listen and communicate Respect loved ones Be emotionally aware of yourself and others Express thanks Health How To… Exercise self-discipline Get exercise & good nutrition Get healthy sleep Take care of your personal hygiene Play!!

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Building Disaster-Resilient Communities a 12 Point Program for Individual, Family & Community Preparedness

By Al Cooper

Division of Homeland Security 1. Have an emergency plan Develop, maintain and practice a written, comprehensive plan detailing how emergency contingencies will be mitigated, prepared for, responded to and recovered from. Ask the question: "What would we do if . . ." a particular set of emergency circumstances was to arise? Think about possible and likely risks and areas of vulnerability, and then identify desirable resources and possible options. Consider how your plan correlates with school, workplace, and neighborhood plans. Keep in mind the fact that the very process of making a plan may well be more important than the plan itself.

2. Get an emergency kit Assemble and maintain a portable 72-hour emergency kit containing items designed to support each individual with vital health & personal items designed to support each individual with vital health and personal comfort essentials for two or three days away from home.

Of the two most likely responses to a wide range of emergencies, the possibility of evacuation should drive this effort. Keep your personal kit simple, light in weight and easy to update according to seasonal and other variables. Any of a long list of possible carrying options may prove practical, including a compact backpack, which leaves hands free. Of primary importance are a flashlight and battery radio together with fresh backup-up batteries for each. Other important items often overlooked might include essential medications,

some cash money ("plastic" might not work) and a list of key contact information. Position your kit(s) with quick access in mind.

3. Have emergency food supplies Fortify home-base with food, water and other provisions designed to care for the regular daily needs of those residents there, anticipating the second of the two most likely emergency situations - one where for possibly extended periods of time, outside resources will be unavailable or limited. Don't allow yourself to be daunted by the notion that there is "magic" in the famous "one-year supply." Begin with an inventory of what you already have, then set some practical, reasonable and achievable goals for adding the things in form and quantities which make sense for you. This is not a one-size-fits-all game plan. Build your program around foods which are desirable for you, have a long shelf life, and require a minimum of preparations. Date everything, and begin at once to put it into regular use, always maintaining and increasing based upon experience.

4. Prepare to shelter-in-place Identify, outfit and prepare an area of your home base suitable for a "shelter-in-place" emergency, such as might arise from a hazardous material release. In such a case, evacuation might expose a population to a greater danger than "staying put." Select a room or space, which is relatively easy to isolate from outside air intake, and which promises a degree of comfort for a short period of time. In outfitting this space, assume that the emergency may involve a temporary

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interruption of electric power with the personal inconveniences, which follow. A shelter-in-place kit should include a battery-powered radio and flashlight, along with pre-cut sheets of plastic and tape for helping to further proof the area against outside contamination. Some of the same thoughtfulness, which goes into the 72-hour kit, can help guide preparations here. A kit, which fits under a bed or into a closet corner, is sensible.

5. Know your home Make it your business to become familiar with the critical infrastructure of your home base and learn how to operate electric circuits, natural gas service controls, culinary water main valves, outside air vents, etc. Locate necessary tools where they are handy for use in an emergency. Consult appropriate experts if necessary. Knowing when to take in turn utilities off and on is important. Remember during a "shelter-in-place" emergency to turn off air conditioner/heating systems, which bring outside air into the building or space providing shelter.

In schools and workplaces, this may require the services of a custodian.

6. Take inventory Take inventory items of special value and importance and their location in the home-base, assigning a priority to each. In the event of an evacuation order, there may be only minutes to take property with you.

Limitations of time and space may suggest the need to pre-position and/or protect such belongings. The very act of producing this list - like the basic plan itself - may prove a useful reminder of the things

that really have value in our lives.

Usually, it will be family records, genealogies, irreplaceable photos, etc. which rise to the top of the list.

A plan to consolidate the location and enhance the portability of high-priority items may result.

7. Equip your car Outfit the family vehicle(s) with items, which will add to its safety and security in various emergency and everyday situations, with an eye to the changing of seasons and circumstances. Make it a matter of habit to keep the fuel level above the halfway mark. Such obvious items as a blanket, heavy-duty flashlight, a container of drinking water, a collapsible shovel, a basic first aid kit and jumper cables are a start.

Some high-energy snack bars and weather-conscious clothing items are good additions. A sharply pointed rock hammer within the driver's reach may become a life-saving method of breaking through a window in a flood situation, and a spare cellphone kept charged is a smart further step.

8. Prepare to go powerless Prepare the home base to remain secure and reasonably comfortable during short or extended periods of electrical power failure. This is one of the most likely events to follow in the wake of both natural and man-caused emergencies. Alternate lighting, communication, heating and food preparation resources should be part of the basic emergency response plan. Battery-operated lights should be positioned strategically in different parts of a residence along with a program, which ensures a supply of backup

batteries. (Alkaline batteries have a long shelf life, and LED systems operate frugally.) In the case of a prolonged outage, alternate-fuel lamps may prove important. Propane lanterns with handy cartridge replacement systems are easy to use and widely available. Kerosenefueled lamps, such as the Aladdin design are economical to operate and provide a soft, silent source of illumination while producing a minimum of fumes. (Always plan for extra fresh air sources and ventilation when using any fueled device indoors or in a confined space.

They all will consume some of the available oxygen supply as well as produce fumes.) Storing flammable fuels requires special attention, and kerosene is less volatile than others.

Outdoor propane and charcoal grills are an excellent cooking alternative, as are camp stoves and Dutch oven systems. Extra blankets, sleeping bags and warm clothing should be a part of every non-electric plan.

At least one adult family member should remain awake and on watch when alternate lighting/heating devices are in use, even with recommended ventilation. Make sure that the presence of charged A, B,C fire extinguishers and practice in using them correctly is a part of your basic emergency response plan.

Gasoline or other combustible-fueled generators may greatly extend the ability to compensate for loss of commercial power, but require knowledge and planning to operate safely. Never position a generator indoors or where its exhaust fumes may migrate into a living space. ReSee DISASTER on page A11

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High School Events

By Tiffany Lloyd All Alpine Schools Thanksgiving break - November 22 - 24th Christmas break - December 21 - January 2nd American Fork High Home Events Basketball, Boys - December 1 vs. Alta at 7:00 Festival of Trees: December 4 at 5:30 (dinner, live auction, Santa and kids’ activities, proceeds go to Make-AWish Foundation) Art Show - December 11 at 6:00 Choir Concert - December 11 at 7:00 Basketball, Boys - December 12 vs. Viewmont at 7:00 Band Concert - December 13 at 7:00 Orchestra Concert - December 14 Basketball, Boys - December 14 vs. Viewmont at 3:30 Wrestling - December 14 vs. Fremont at 5:00 Sub-for-Santa Dance - December 16 at 8:00 Musical Theater Showcase - December 18 at 6:00 Wrestling - December 21 vs. Brighton at 5:00 Basketball, Girls - December 28 vs. Murray at 2:00 Basketball, Girls - January 3 vs. Corner Canyon at 3:30 Basketball, Boys - January 3 vs. Herriman at 7:00 Wrestling - January 4 vs. Lone Peak at 5:00 Lehi High Home Events Lehi High Fundraiser - December 2 at Rumbi’s in Lehi Wrestling - December 6 vs. Payson at 7:00 Basketball, Girls- December 7 vs. Olympus at 7:00 Basketball, Girls- December 8 vs. Layton at 7:00 Lehi High Fundraiser - December 12 at Zupas in Lehi Music Concert - December 13 at 7:00 Choir Concert - December 14 at 7:00 Swim, Legacy Center - December 15 at 2:00 Lehi High Fundraiser - December 15 at Blaze Pizza in Lehi Lehi High Fundraiser - December 18 at Texas Roadhouse in Lehi Dance Company Performance - December 18 - 19 at 7:00 Lehi High Fundraiser - December 19 at Wendy’s in Lehi Lehi High Fundraiser - December 21 at Chick-fil-A in Lehi Wrestling - January 4 vs. Uintah at 7:00 Lone Peak High Home Events Swim - December 6 vs. Westlake at 3:30 Dance Concert - December 7-8 at 7:00 Basketball, Girls - December 7 vs. Springville at 7:00 Guitar Concert - December 7 at 7:30 Choir Concert - December 11 at 7:30 Basketball, Girls - December 12 vs. Timpview at 7:00 Jazz Band Concert - December 12 at 7:00 Basketball, Boys - December 13 vs. Herriman at 7:00 Orchestra Concert - December 14 at 7:30 Wrestling - December 14 vs. Cyprus at 7:00

Basketball, Boys - December 15 vs. Lehi at 7:00 Band Concert - December 18 at 7:00 Rockwell High Home Events Christmas Break - December 18 - Jan 2nd Basketball, Boys - December 1 vs. Westridge at 7:00 Homecoming - December 2 Guitar Concert - December 4 at 7:00 Basketball, Boys - December 8 vs Altamont at 7:00 Music Concert - December 14 at 7:00 Basketball, Boys - December 15 vs Westridge at 7:00 Basketball, Boys - December 20 vs Westlake at 7:00 Basketball, Boys - January 3 vs Maeser at 7:00 Skyridge High Home Events Basketball, Girls - December 1 vs. Bonneville, ID at 5:15 Basketball, Boys - December 1 vs. Bonneville, ID at 7:00 9th Grade Dance - December 1 at 7:30 Basketball, Girls - December 2 vs. Hillcrest, ID at 12:45 Basketball, Boys - December 2 vs. Hillcrest, ID at 2:30 Christmas Tree Lighting - December 4 at 7:00 Orchestra Concert - December 6 at 6:00 Dance Concert - December 7 - 8 at 7:00 Basketball, Boys - December 8 vs. Skyline at 7:00 Dancing with the Athletes - December 11 at 7:00 Band Concert - December 12 at 7:00 Basketball, Boys - December 12 vs. Skyline at 7:00 Basketball, Girls - December 13 vs. Hillcrest at 7:00 Jazz/Guitar Concert - December 14 at 7:00 Jazz Bear Shopping Day - December 16 at 6:30 am Choir Concert - December 18 at 7:00 Band Concert - December 19 at 7:00 Westlake High Home Events Messiah - December 4 at 7:00 Wrestling - December 7 vs. Pleasant Grove at 4:30 Dancing up a Storm - December 8 - 9 at 7:00 Orchestra Concert - December 11 at 7:00 Basketball, Girls - December 12 vs. Juan Diego at 3:30 Band Concert - December 13 at 7:00 Basketball, Girls - December 14 vs. Ben Lomand at 3:30 Basketball, Boys and Girls - December 15 vs. Salem Hills at 7:00 Choir Concert - December 18 at 7:00 Wrestling - January 4 at 4:30 Basketball, Boys - January 5 vs. Corner Canyon at 7:00Basketball, Boys: December 1 vs. Bonneville, ID at 2:30 Volleyball: October 24 vs. Pleasant Grove at 7:00 Alpine District Dance Concert: October 25 at 7:00 Band Bash: October 26 at 7:00 Parent Teacher Conf: November 15 at 3:00 Fall Play: November 16 - 17, 20 - 21 at 7:00 Fall Matinee Play: November 18 at 2:00 Basketball, Girls: November 28 vs. Timpanogos at 7:00 Basketball, Boys: November 29 vs. Springville at 7:00 WDC Concert: November 30 at 7:00

DIsastER Continued from Page A10 member that the storage of adequate fuel supplies adds a certain safety burden, and limits the duration of this alternate source of power.

9. Plan for pets Create a plan for the care and disposition of pets and domestic livestock in the event of a range of possible emergency-spawned contingencies. Almost without exception, emergency shelters, usually managed by the Red Cross, do not welcome pets. Domestic pet plans might include larger quantities of food, supplies, provision for automatic, gravity-feed water and food dispensers, multiple litter boxes, etc.

Arrangements for extended care by family members, friends or commercial service providers might also

be considered.

10. Figure financial contingencies Develop a comprehensive "Financial Contingency Plan" geared to your particular set of economic circumstances and designed to respond to the possible interruption of normal cash flow and debt retirement obligations. Among those "emergencies" most likely to occur at some point, but least anticipated and planned for is the interruption of income occasioned by loss of employment, illness or even the unexpected death of a breadwinner.

The economic consequences of a natural or manmade disaster may also affect cash flow in a temporary or even long-term way, reducing our ability to deal with everyday affairs and activities. In addition to making

use of food storage supplies already identified, and thereby freeing up financial resources, contingency plans might also include such goals as the accumulation of cash reserves on an ongoing basis, and the pre-payment of some key monthly obligations, i.e. Home mortgages, car contracts, and medical insurance plans. "Buying time" thus becomes an important dimension of the overall emergency plan. While this may not be accomplished easily, or all at once, it is a worthwhile long-term objective well worth pursuing.

11. Remember your health Make a plan for the continuation of health and medical needs during a time of extended emergencies and special circumstances. With an See DISASTER on page A12

Middle School Events

By Tiffany Lloyd All Schools Thanksgiving break - November 22 - 24th Christmas break - December 21 - January 2nd American Fork Jr. High Events Choir Concert - November 30 at 7:00 Basketball, Boys - December 6 vs. Skyridge at 3:00 Basketball, Girls- December 7 vs. Willowcreek at 3:00 Band Concert - December 12 at 6:00 Basketball, Boys - December 13 vs. Vista Heights at 3:00 Basketball, Girls- December 14 vs. Frontier at 3:00 Basketball, Boys - December 19 vs. Mapleton at 3:30 Basketball, Boys - January 3 vs. Lakeridge at 3:00 Basketball, Boys - January 4 vs. Orem at 3:00 Frontier Middle Events Orchestra Concert - December 5 Basketball, Girls- December 6 at 3:30 Band Concert - December 7 at 6:30 Basketball, Boys - December 7 at 3:30 Basketball, Girls - December 13 at 3:30 Basketball, Boys - December 14 at 3:30 Basketball, Boys - January 3 at 3:30 Basketball, Boys - January 4 at 3:30 Lehi Jr. High Events Dance - December 5 at 7:30 Orchestra Concert - December 7 at 7:00 Vista Heights Middle Events Basketball, Boys - December 4 vs. Provo at 3:00 Drama 2 Production - December 4 at 7:00 Orchestra Concert - December 5 at 6:30 Basketball, Girls - December 6 vs. Orem Basketball, Boys - December 7 vs. Pleasant Grove Choir Concert - December 7 at 5:00 Orchestra Concerto - December 8 at 7:00 Dance Company Concert - December 12 at 7:00 Basketball, Girls - December 13 vs. American Fork Basketball, Boys - December 14 vs. Lakeridge Band Concert - December 14 at 6:30 Basketball, Girls - January 3 vs. Frontier Basketball, Boys - January 4 vs. Willowcreek Willow Creek Middle Events Basketball, Girls - December 6 vs. Pleasant Grove Jr. at 3:00 Basketball, Boys - December 7 vs. American Fork Jr. at 3:00 Choir Concert - December 12 at 6:00 Orchestra Concert - December 13 at 6:00 Basketball, Girls - December 13 vs. Lakeridge Jr. at 3:00 Basketball, Boys - December 14 vs. Oak Canyon Jr. at 3:00 School Dance - December 15 at 3:00 Dance Concert - December 18 at 7:00 Basketball, Boys - January 3 vs. Skyridge at 3:00 Basketball, Girls - January 4 vs. Vista Heights at 3:00

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Thousands accept Unique shopping experience at writing challenge Christmas in the Wizarding World

By Christy Jepson

By Tiffany Lloyd Every year since 1999, thousands of people across the globe have voluntarily signed up for an extreme challenge with very specific requirements. Chances are you know someone who is participating.

And what is this challenge? To write a novel of at least 50,000 words in 30 days. Some books, like Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen and Cinder by Marissa Meyer, were created as a result of this.

The challenge is better known as NaNoWriMo. National Novel Writing Month takes place every year in November. Participants must write an average of 1,667 words every day to finish their novels on November 30th. Doesn't look very hard at first glance. Then you begin writing...

You find that 1,667 words is a lot more than it seemed it would be. Then, if meeting the word goal wasn't hard enough, you learn that it's not just about writing. It's about creating a story with characters, settings, plot, depth, and a theme the reader will find meaningful.

Why do people choose to put

disaster Continued from Page A11 emphasis on critical, life-supporting medications and supplies, and with the consultation of the prescribing

themselves through this intense mental workout? For the same reason anyone chooses to do something hard. They want to improve.

NaNoWriMo helps writers write quickly and fight against the "perfectionist" syndrome. You don't have time to edit. You have to write down what comes to you and move on. While the words may not be adequate, they're good enough.

Winners, those who finish 50,000 words by the end of the month, leave the experience with a sense of satisfaction and visible proof that they get things done.

For those of you writing or wanting to write, there are events across the globe called "Write-Ins." They are usually held at a library or a bookstore. Participants are encouraged to come and meet other "WriMos" and write. It's like having a buddy while jogging - someone to keep you motivated to continue writing. The nearest library hosting Write-Ins this November is the Herriman Library. The last two WriteIns are on November 21st from 4-7 p.m. (for teenagers only) and November 30th from 6-9 p.m. (for both teenagers and adults). Refreshments will be provided at both events.

A one-of-a-kind shopping experience opened November 9, at The Shops at South Town in Sandy with Christmas in the Wizarding World, the only Harry Potter-themed shopping experience in the nation produced by Warner Bros. Consumer Products and GES. Inside Christmas in the Wizarding World are gifts for every Harry Potter fan. The area is set up as a wintry Hogsmeade village; including film-inspired window displays and a wide selection of gifts from Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Some of the items for sale are: scarves, ornaments, Hogwarts robes, owls, plush animals, sweaters, jewelry, ornaments, stockings, and of course Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans and Chocolate Frogs, plus more.

The best part of the experience is the wand choosing experience inside Ollivanders. Inside this store, the Wandmaster helps you choose the best wand. And of course remember, the "wand chooses you", as he tells each shopper.

Set up in the corner of the Christmas in the Wizarding World is an area where kids can play a Quaffle Toss game.

For an additional charge, shoppers can dress up in Harry Potter scarves (and hold wands) and stand in front of a green screen and get their picture taken, which then up at the counter they choose from several Harry Potter-themed backgrounds.

Even though the area is much smaller than I expected, for be-

physician where indicated, maintain a supply of such items sufficient to bridge an emergency response such as enforced evacuation or other interruption of normal access. Carry on your person preferably, vital written prescriptions for eyeglasses and other vital, personal medical

needs, and a clear description of treatment requirements. An insulin-dependent diabetic, for instance, should anticipate having to leave home base with a small portable cooler, and a supply of insulin and syringes. Just as one shouldn't allow the fuel in the vehicle to get below

ing a free activity (except for the things you buy) it is a fun different Christmas shopping experience, that is if you don't mind waiting in lines.

Because of the size, they only let so many shoppers in the area at a time.

No strollers are allowed in the line or in the area.

You can visit Christmas in the Wizarding World at The Shops at South Towne in Sandy Mondays through Thursdays 11 - 7 p.m.,

Friday and Saturdays 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Sundays from noon - 5 p.m. It will be at the mall through January 31.

The mall is located at 10450 S. State Street in Sandy. Shoppers can enter through the east main mall door (by JC Penneys) and then go down the stairs or elevator.

half, the person with a medication dependency should not allow the supply to get below the 30-day mark. Make sure some other family member has a copy of your medical plan.

12. Include someone with special needs in your planning. Somewhere,

probably nearby, is a neighbor or acquaintance that is handicapped, elderly, homebound, or medically dependent and alone. Be prepared to share your resources, and the security of your home base with that person, and to check on their well being in a time of emergency.

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