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Pictured: Shea Wride, son of fallen officer Sheriff Sergeant Cory Wride Photo by KSL News and Blue Haven Foundation
Blue Haven Foundation Making Police Cars Safer For Those Who Serve The Community On July 19, 2016, Shea Wride, son of fallen officer Sheriff Sergeant Cory Wride, was part of an event put on by the Blue Haven Foundation showcasing the first bulletproof windshields being measured for police vehicles across Utah. The Blue Haven Foundation was started by Sergeant Wride’s widow, Nannette, just weeks after her husband was killed in the line of duty while sitting in his police car. Within weeks of the tragedy the family set out to make a difference and help prevent the senseless deaths of officers who should be protected in the safety of their vehicles. The International Armoring Corpo-
ration was drawn to this project and is now assisting in this important, however expensive, endeavor. The corporation believes that officers’ lives are more in jeopardy than ever before. Mark Burton, CEO and president of International Armoring Corporation has said, “The current events in Dallas, Florida and Baton Rouge seem to be happening every day.” International Armoring Corporation with help with the cost, which will be between $10,000 and $150,000 per vehicle. The project will be starting on three patrol cars for now. Project leaders are expecting the first cars to be completed within a week. They also have said that even though the car transformation is not a complete solution it will certainly help police feel safer.
Farming in a Growing Community By Matthew Gary Milam Writer
Many years ago, this part of Utah—as well as many parts of Utah—was nothing but farms that spread out far and wide in the valleys beneath the majestic heights of the Wasatch Mountains. Before large populations began filling in the areas between these farmlands, an agricultural way of life dominated Utah, much like agrarian societies dominated most of the United States and the rest of the world. The Industrial Revolution began a chain reaction that would eventually put farms and farmlands, especially in certain parts of this country, at the periphery of what would become an urban and suburban sprawl surrounding the major cities and
towns that would dot the landscape. Geneva Steel, founded during WWII, operated until 2001 and represented one of Utah’s big contributions to the change born of the Industrial Revolution. In Utah, the memory of a farm-dominated landscape does not seem all that long ago to many older Utah residents. But to a second generation of Utah newcomers, the current, rapidly-expanding suburban sprawl is all they’ve ever known. The last remaining portions of farmlands, which one can find here and there along the Wasatch Front, sit ripe for the picking to business and housing developers preparing the way for the most recent surge of Utah newcomers. This is especially true of northwest Utah County as well as southwest Salt Lake County, areas of Utah whose populations
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Neurotoxic Algae Closes Utah Lake, Spreads to Rivers By Matthew Gary Milam Writer
A neurotoxic algal bloom that has closed Utah Lake has now spread to local Utah rivers. The dangerous bacteria from the algae can affect brain, nervous system and liver function in both humans and animals, according to Dr. Joseph Miner, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Health. According to the Utah Department for Environmental Quality, who immediately closed the lake, the algae had covered 90% of Utah Lake. In addition, Utah County health officials said the lake had reached “three times the threshold for closing a body of water.” Now the algal bloom and dangerous bacteria has spread to the Jordan River, Little Cottonwood Creek, and also nearby canals. Utah health officials are warning the public not to fish or consume fish have been rapidly growing over the past decade or so. In certain parts of this Utah neck of the woods, there are farms that have existed long before any other residents moved in and began surrounding them. These farms have freely operated for years, and until recently have been able to operate as their farmers have seen fit. The problem now is that we live in a Utah society in which farms and suburbanites need to coexist. For ranches such as those that raise minks, the problem becomes further complicated because of the odor that many residents within smelling distance are not willing to live with. Utah and Salt Lake Counties have granted “agricultural area” status to many farms, but as Gary Herbert (then, County Commissioner) has said, these protections don’t cancel out public health concerns or other factors that would violate public protections. Around six years ago five mink ranches in Utah County applied for the ag-
recently caught from any of the affected bodies of water. They are also warning residents who are receiving secondary water not to use it because it is harmful to animals who might end up drinking it. According to Dr. Miner, symptoms from coming into contact with the bacteria include vomiting, headaches, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and skin rashes. Health officials advise the public to contact a doctor or the Utah Poison Control Center if they are experiencing these symptoms. As for when the danger to Utah Lake and affected local rivers will end, the Department for Environmental Quality says, “algal blooms can last for days or weeks and toxins can last for days after the bloom.” In the meantime, (according to Daryl Lindsey of KUTV), the Salt Lake County Health Department has posted signs on access points to the Jordan River within Salt Lake County.
ricultural protection and only one was denied. That ranch was in Lehi and was denied for various reasons. It seems that mink ranches that were in existence well before the areas around them began populating are more likely to be granted these agricultural protections. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, there were 121 mink farms in 1997. That number shrunk to 65 mink farms in 2007. The trend would seem that mink farms are on the way out, but an interesting fact is that Utah happens to be the second largest mink producing state, after Wisconsin. In Utah in 2016, the coexistence of non-farming citizens and mink farmers seems to be coming to a boiling point. This has mostly to do with the extremely pungent odor that is a result of mink waste disposal. Many residents who live within nose-shot of the mink farms are complaining that the very odor is disrupting their lives. It’s come to the point, they say, that going outside is no longer desirable. Continued on page 2
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Continued fro page 1 Margett’s Mink Farm in particular has come under fire as residents are appealing to local civic authorities for help. Margett’s is located smack dab in the middle of a mainly suburban area of West Jordan, very near the Murray Parkway Golf Course. The thing is, this problem did not emerge over night. The first generation or two of homeowners of properties surrounding the mink farm had actually been unaware of Margett’s farm for a number of years. The problem began, residents say, when the mink operators began changing their method of waste disposal. For years, residents lived in harmony with the mink farm, but now it has come to the point where residents “can no longer do their gardening…or sit outside and enjoy a summer evening,” they claim. Even residents as far south as north Lehi have complained of fly problems as a result of the mink farm. The problem has become such that West Jordan residents, led by Cary Cahoon, Fred Kuhn and Art Turner, have officially appealed to the mayor and council members of the City of West Jordan to help resolve the matter. Other farms south of West Jordan have their critics as well. Some people
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familiar with the Saratoga Springs/Lehi area have complained of a “dead mink smell.” Back in West Jordan, some residents claim that “the odor at times is so bad that it will make you want to throw up!” On the other side of the coin, while living with such a smell seems sometimes intolerable, residents might remind themselves of the fact mentioned previously--Utah is the second largest mink producing state in the country--and that solving this problem might take some well-deserved patience. Hopefully, there will be a solution that will allow the mink farmers to keep farming mink (No offense to animal rights activists who routinely splash mink and other fur coats with red paint), and residents to be able to live at least relatively free of the mink waste smell. People have a right to garden and barbecue, after all, without the disagreeable smell of mink waste co-mingling with the favorable smells of ribs cooking and gardenias blooming. On the other hand, who doesn’t want a mink coat?! And if Wisconsin and Utah are the main ones supplying the fur for this ultra-rich fashion, that’s at least one more feather in the cap of Utah’s booming economy.
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Stonehaven Dental now in Saratoga Springs By Michael Young Writer
Stonehaven Dental has a new office in Saratoga Springs, and their team is excited to be providing for the dental needs of our growing community. It is only one of seven offices in Utah, and our local office is located near the intersection of Crossroads Blvd and Commerce Drive. They provide a variety of dental procedures for the entire family, using the latest in dental technology. In addition to general X-rays and cleanings, they can also provide implants, dentures, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, wisdom teeth removal, and orthodontics. They are also equipped to provide sedation for their procedures. They can also provide products that help with sleep apnea and snoring. The two dentists in residence at this location are Dr. Kiley Boss and Dr. Jen-
nifer McMurtrey. Dr. Boss is a graduate of Weber State University and attended dental school at Creighton University in Nebraska. She’s been with Stonehaven since 2012. Dr. McMurtrey is a Utah native who attend Brigham Young University, and then continued her education in dentistry at the University of Southern California. She served for five years as a dentist in the U.S. Air Force at Bolling Air Force Base. All new patients receive a free exam and x-rays that helps the dentists get to know your situation better. They accept many forms of insurance, but if you do not carry insurance, they offer a discount dental plan for those paying out of pocket. You can learn more about them at http://stonehavendental.com/locations/ saratoga-springs/. You can even request your appointments online for your convenience.
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Food truck time in Cedar Hills By Linda Petersen Writer
It’s summertime and with it comes many extra pleasures, including food truck rallies, if you live in Cedar Hills. Every Wednesday night this summer there will be an assortment of food trucks at Heritage Park, 4425 West Cedar Hills Drive, from 5 to 9 p.m. Such favorites as Waffle Love, Kafafel, Kitchen 88 and Art City Doughnuts will make regular appearances, according to organizer Cameron Burr, event organizer and manager of The Grill at Cedar Hills. “We will have a total
of 20 to 25 trucks and we will rotate them through at five or six a week,” he said. Some weeks there will be free family-friendly entertainment or games. The schedule will be posted on the city website and on signs around the city, including at The Grill. The food truck rallies, which began in April, will continue through October, weather permitting. On Aug. 13, Cedar Hills residents can also enjoy the city’s free annual pancake breakfast. It will be held at the Vista Room at the Cedar Hills Community Center, 10640 N. Clubhouse Drive from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will include pancakes, eggs, bacon, milk, and juice.
American Fork Opens Cemetery Expansion and Memorial Garden By Linda Petersen Writer
American Fork officials recently dedicated the new cemetery expansion and memorial garden, ending an 11-year moratorium on lot sales. The expansion, which has been named the Seasons Cemetery in reference to the John Keats poem, “The Human Seasons,” added 3,500 spaces to the cemetery. It is located on the south side of the current cemetery north of the American Fork Fitness Center. At the heart of the memorial garden, which has areas representing the seasons of life, is a sculpture by Gary Lee Price, “The Statue of Responsibility,” which represents human connection and the human spirit through two hands clasped in unity. It was inspired by holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, author of “Man’s Search for Meaning.” The sculpture was placed by The Responsibility Foundation which has a goal to have a Statue Of Liberty-sized version
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erected on the West coast. The American Fork sculpture “ is the first of many statues that will be placed across the country as an inspirational symbol of unification.” (www.responsibiltyfoundation.org). The garden also features a large memorial wall which pays tribute to first responders, along with fountains, shrubs and a section for interments. “This creation of this garden has been an emotional journey,” said City Councilman Brad Frost, who was very involved with the project. “We felt strongly that a cemetery is more than a final resting place. It’s a place where the living also go to ponder, to reconnect with spiritual things, and to remember loved ones.” The expansion and memorial garden took almost 18 months to construct. The cemetery is located at 600 North Center Street.
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The City of American Fork recently disbursed more than $825,861 in Parks Art Recreation and Culture Tax funds. The PARC tax, first enacted in 2015, is a 1/10th of 1 percent of local sales and use tax for the purpose of enhancing recreational facilities and cultural arts in the community. This is how American Fork officials have decided to spend those funds this year: Timpanogos Arts Foundation $219,016 Programming $122,407.77 - The Timpanogos Arts Foundation received $122,407.22 to help fund programming. Instruments $48,391.97 - In the past, the TAF has relied heavily on borrowed instruments from local schools which has posed scheduling problems. The new equipment will include chimes, a timpani set, snare drum, orchestral bells, a concert toms set, bass drum, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba, crash cymbal set and cradle, suspended cymbal, tuba, drum set and additional percussion equipment. Chairs $ 41,092.12 - Chairs, stands and a conductor’s stand for a permanent rehearsal venue will be purchased with these funds. History pageant $5,275.09 - These funds will help continue to fund the history pageant. American Fork Parks and Recreation $563, 500 Fitness Center Parking/Drop Off
Like many other Utah cities, Alpine has been dealing with the huge participation in soccer among its young residents. That participation has led to overtaxed fields, parking issues and problems with neighbors. Compounding the problem is the great demand for fields by competitive soccer clubs which have a much more rigorous practice schedule than recreation leagues. Such clubs have found access to suitable fields extremely difficult to acquire and go where there are fields. While city parks are meant for the use of residents, many young residents play in the competitive leagues, which complicates the issue. On June 22, Mayor Sheldon Wimmer and the city council met with residents, soccer clubs representatives and others to address their concerns. At that meeting, Davie Josse of the North Utah County Soccer Club shared some statistics about how many Alpine youth participate in competition soccer. According to Joss, 668 Alpine kids participate in 14 different clubs. The largest number (65 percent of
$153,691.41 - The parking lot at the Recreation Center is currently limited and unsafe. This project will provide 40 additional parking spaces near the main entrance of the building and a connection to the Alpine School District parking lot. Park Benches $4,462.01 - Eight or nine park benches will be placed around the community in well-used parks. Art Dye Park $247,889.37 - This funding will be used to help complete Art Dye Park which the city has been working to complete for many years. Boat Harbor $79,324.59 - Matching state and capital improvement funds will allow the city to add more parking and a restroom with a sump. Evergreen Park $73.375.25 - This funding will provide restrooms with flushable toilets and a drinking fountain at Evergreen Park. Daughters of Utah Pioneers $7,436.68 - The roof of the DUP Museum needs to be replaced to protect the historical items in the museum. Fox Hollow Golf Course $20,817.75 City officials hope that the purchase of a simulator will draw people to the course and encourage them to begin or to continue their participation in the game of golf. American Fork Library/Rotary Club $14,724.63 - These funds will go toward book fairs and to purchase dictionaries and board books. These figures were based on PARC Tax revenue projections. If additional revenue comes in, the PARC committee recommended it be used for the Miller Park project.
the total participants) play for NUCS. Utah Surf has 95 (14 percent) while La Roca has 57 ((percent). An additional 88 kids play for the remaining clubs. Josse said he has been working with Alpine City for 16 years to manage the fields. He said the problem is not the games, it’s the practices. “I could have 20 teams of 7-year-olds, and they would use the fields less than one competition team, because the comp teams practice so much,” he said. Parking has also become a big issue. The park most impacted by soccer use seems to be Smooth Canyon Park. Karl Wild, who lives across from the park, said competitive teams play two games a night at that park. “With teams coming and going, it has become a zoo,” he said. During the summer, some of the competitive teams are practicing as early as 6 a.m. to avoid the mid-day heat. To address some of those issues, the city council took action June 28, forming a scheduling group that will include a representative from the city council. The city will sign a master agreement with all the parties and implement a scheduling tool to better manage the playing fields. It will also provide signage at Smooth Canyon Park indicating that there will be no soccer parking allowed on the stub street and another sign indicating there is overflow parking at the LDS church parking lot on Healey Blvd. The city will also place a stop sign at the exit to the park and have the police patrol the area for parking violations twice a week. The council may further look at implementing a time restriction on park use.
Lehi Gets a Splash Pad By Linda Petersen Writer
Lehi City Mayor Bert Wilson officially opened the city’s first splash pad July 9. It is located at Ivory Ridge Park, 3200 North 560 West, and includes several different water features including a river, three liquid arches and two liquid jails. Other features at the park include two play ar eas, basketball courts, pavilions,
walking paths and open space. Hours are Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. “We have had a lot of interest in bringing a splash pad to our city,” Parks and Facilities Manager Steve Marchbanks said. “Many of our residents have been anxiously watching the construction progress and are excited to finally have it open.” The grand opening ceremony included remarks by Wilson, refreshments and prizes.
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Cedar Fort Town Council Meeting Cedar Fort City Council held a meeting May 24, where a budget review was made and town bills were reviewed and approved. Reports from Zoning/BOA, Fire Department, and town employees were given. Discussion was made about the July 24th Celebration. Vote was taken on Reu-
ben Peterson’s Eagle Scout project, which would be painting the rodeo grounds. They also discussed and voted on the following: Mark Anderson Outbuilding permit, Brad Norris Home Occupation license, Darin Allen Home Business license, Brad Visser AG Building permit, Tentative 2016-2017 Town Budget, and Update of 18 Ordinances and 8 Resolutions. Note the updates were on format and numbering changes only. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm.
Highland City Council Meeting
Highland City Council held a meeting May 17 where the Certified Municipal Clerk Recognition was presented. The City Council approved the consent items by unanimous vote, pulling out a Resolution on the Municipal Wastewater Planning Program Report for further discussion. The resolution was adopted by unanimous vote. A Public Hearing was held on the Ordinance for the Boundary Line Adjustment with Alpine City. There were no public comments. The ordinance centered on the 0.72-acre property of Paul and Courtney Belcher located on the Highland/ Alpine border. The Belchers would like to adjust the boundary to allow the purchase of 0.5 acres to connect with their existing Highland property. The council approved the ordinance unanimously. Discussion then commenced on the modification of stipulations submitted by Anderson & Sons Mortuary. The request was for a stipulation be removed or modified to allow easement access for all funeral activities out of concern for public safety as patrons come and go onto SR-92 and could have a safer option of access to Reisner Drive. CM Mann was concerned about the impact on the neighborhood. Mr. Anderson stated the average six funerals a month should not add too heavily to Reisner traffic, but Dustie Sube, owner of the private easement in question, stated the neighbors were concerned about the traffic. She requested the gate be reinstalled along the shared property line rather than along Reisner. The Council agreed because it was the city that removed it, the city would cover reinstallation costs. There was discussion on the gate location. A motion to modify the stipulation to allow Anderson & Sons Mortuary access through identified easement for use during viewings, funerals, and burials. The gate would be replaced at the city’s expense to the north end of the easement along the property line of the Sube property and Mortuary property. It is understood that the stipulation regarding fencing requirement has been previously removed, and any fence installation along the easement will be done at the expense of the Sube’s or future
property owners of the residential lot. The motion carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Tentative Budget. There was discussion on hiring a new city engineer versus using consulting engineering services. Also discussed was the issue of cutting back in other departments to be cover the underfunded roads. Mayor Thompson believed every available dollar should be used for road construction. Opposition was expressed about the proposed increase in the public safety budget. CM Irwin pointed out the needed level of service expected from police and fire departments, and how it would be impacted by budget cuts. CM Mann pointed out that as revenue increases, public safety fees increase, but revenue has not been increasing. He suggested individual departments make budget cut decisions. An overall tax increase of 3.5% is anticipated. CM Irwin suggested they fund public safety from sales and property tax only. Mr. LeCheminant stated the increase would then be 4.6%. CM Mann suggested the city conduct a study of public safety departments. Mayor Thompson was concerned about asking for more money from the citizens on top of the increases in utilities in the near future. He suggested the council consider requiring city employees to pay a small portion of medical premiums instead of the current city coverage of 100% medical. CM LeBaron suggested hiring a consultant to help the city evaluate sources of revenue. During the Public Hearing, Carol Parker pointed out a possible source of additional revenue if they charged fees and increased taxes on home-based businesses, as she viewed the area to be the most entrepreneurial community she’d lived in. She runs two home-based businesses herself. Ron Campbell expressed concerns about the suffering road funding. He felt the roads should take priority over public safety for the time being, and suggested the police and fire departments come up with creative ways to make budget cuts while maintaining services. Possible sale of water shares was discussed before a motion to adopt the tentative budget was made and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:14 pm.
Saratoga Springs Police Blotter By Saratoga Springs Police Blotter Matthew Schauerhamer
THE COPS ARE HERE! RUN! Officers responded to the Lake Mountain subdivision for a report of an alcohol party involving minors. When officers were walking up to the house, someone poked their head out the door and hurriedly slammed it shut. Officers watching the back of the house saw college-age adults between 18-20-years old pouring out the back door of the house, into the backyard. They had beer cans and bottles of alcohol in tow, and began fleeing the scene. Officers quickly corralled the suspects. Officers located alcohol, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia at the party. The suspects were charged and their alcohol met its fate down the sink’s drain. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Officers responded to a report of domestic violence. A woman had been celebrating, watching fireworks with her family. Her husband text messaged her, asking when she would be home. She said she was staying at her family member’s house, with them, for a while. He went to the home and convinced her to leave with him. When they were driving back to Orem, he slammed on the brakes, causing her to slam her head into the windshield of the vehicle. He reached over, grabbed her, and punched her in the face. The suspect admitted to the assault when he was interviewed. He was booked into Utah County Jail for his charges. I’M JUST LYING HERE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD Officers responded to a report of a male lying down in the middle of Harbor Parkway. Officers arrived and located the male laying outside his driver side door on the ground. The suspect said he was trying to get to Provo. He admitted to smoking marijuana prior to operating his vehicle. He performed field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI. He tested positive for THC. WOULD YOU LIKE A BABY WITH YOUR METH? An officer pulled a vehicle over. During the investigation, the driver lied about who she was. It was later discovered she had felony warrants for her arrest. She and two other occupants in the vehicle appeared to be under the influence of methamphetamine. The driver was arrested for her warrants and for DUI. The passengers were also found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. An infant was in the back seat in a car seat, exposed to the controlled substances, and endangered by the behavior exhibited by the occupants of the vehicle. A family member came for
the baby, and all three occupants of the vehicle were booked into Utah County Jail for felony drug and child endangerment related charges. I STOLE IT! I STOLE IT ALL! An officer pulled over a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle had a Dodge Ram’s license plate affixed to it. The vehicle, however, was a Mazda Protégé. Officers determined the vehicle was stolen. The suspect also stole the license plate off another vehicle, and attached it to the stolen vehicle. The owner of the vehicle was contacted. She confirmed the suspect, a career criminal, had also removed several thousand dollars’ worth of property from the vehicle. The suspect had an illustrious history of theft and was booked into Utah County Jail on numerous felony charges. RUNNIN’ AND DROP GUN IN THE BUSHES Officers attempted to pull over a vehicle believed to be involved in a West Valley shooting. The driver of the vehicle decided to flee in the vehicle, but not before a passenger bailed out and fled on foot. An officer took flight, running after the fleeing suspect. The suspect tried concealing himself in a construction dumpster, but was located under a wheelbarrow in the dumpster. When officers retraced the steps of the suspect, they located a pistol he threw in the bushes. He was also in possession of controlled substances. He was booked into jail for weapons and drug charges. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT WITH SEVERE INJURIES Officers responded to a traffic accident in the Harvest Hills area of Redwood Road. A Utah State Prison correctional officer, Daniel Erickson, was riding his motorcycle home from work. A white Buick left its lane of travel, crossed the center left turn lane, hit a Dodge truck, and then struck Officer Erickson. Erickson’s leg was severed. A Salt Lake City police officer was on his way to work. He applied a tourniquet, saving Erickson’s life. The suspect, Joshua Billings, was under the influence of controlled substances. He tested positive for methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. The vehicle Joshua Billings was operating was not insured. Officer Erickson is still recovering and a Go Fund Me account has been set up to help offset some of his numerous medical expenses. He suffered a collapsed lung, broken jaw, and three broken ribs in addition to his leg being amputated. Joshua Billings was booked into Utah County Jail for numerous charges stemming from the accident.
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You are ALREADY a leader! You don’t need to wait for someone to give you permission to lead. Decide where you want to go - and who you want to go with - and start moving. 2. Love Those You Lead and Those You Serve Think loving thoughts, say loving words, and do loving deeds. Don’t be timid; the world needs more genuine love. When you sincerely love others, they’ll feel it and they’ll follow. 3. Have a Great Vision; COLLABORATE with Others With a great vision and superb goals that attract others, you can touch hearts and change lives on a massive scale. Reach
out to connect and collaborate with other like-minded, like-hearted leaders. Collaboration is a powerful key to success. 4. Listen to Your Heart (but don’t ignore your followers) Your heart will always tell you where to go and where not to go, but you must listen carefully. And pay attention to the voices of those you are leading. However, in the end, your heart trumps the voices of the crowds. 5. Make Wise Decisions So You Lead in the Right Direction Use a variety of resources to make decisions. Speak to others who have walked your path; study history; research online; ask - ask - ask and always keep your heart open to new information. 6. Be Flexible and Cheerful Your ability to be flexible and cheerful is
an indication of your strength of character. Don’t sweat the small stuff and be cheerful - no matter what. 7. Take Care of Yourself When leaders run too fast and serve too much - ignoring their bodies’ warning signs - they simply run out of juice and their followers suffer. So do something you love, every day, and take care of your body. 8. Be a Thought Leader in Your Field It is one thing to lead others down a well-beaten path. It is another to break new ground as a Thought Leader in your field. Take time to learn and ponder. Meditate and ask great questions. Become a leader whose ideas are new and relevant. 9. Let Your Light Shine You have a big, beautiful light and as a leader you need to confidently and joyfully Residential Agricultural zone to the Residential, and at 1020 W Pioneer Crossing, from Planned Industrial zone to Planned Commercial zone. Later in the meeting, the Master Development Agreement for Millpond Concept Planned Community in this departments achieved statewide. There are area was also approved unanimously. no Class 1 ratings in Utah, and only a few A zone map amendment for 792 E 280 nationally. He thanked the city leaders for S was discussed on whether the office/ helping American Fork reach this rating. warehouse requested would fit well on the Council members reported on their property. Mayor Hadfield did not think it recent business, including the American was the best use of the area. The motion to Fork Legion Chapter sponsoring five boys approve the zone amendment from Planned to attend Boys State; the Beautification’s Shopping Center zone to Planned ComCommittee’s work on Main Street flowers mercial zone was made. CM Bowen said he and preparations for Steel Days (July 5 & 9, felt it would fit in and would not look much online registration available); the launch of different from the other stores in the area. the Steel Days Facebook page, website, and The mayor pointed out that the high-denapp; Memorial Day Fireman’s Breakfast; sity residential units in the area would be Tribute to John Miller’s retirement from impacted. CM Frost agreed, stating there American Fork High School’s Band; the Litwere over 1,000 residential units and the tle Bear Dental ribbon cutting; the Chamber Planning Commission’s concerns should of Commerce golf tournament with veteran be considered seriously. The motion to fundraiser; the upcoming Miss American approve passed 3 to 1, with CM’s Bowen, Fork pageant; a discussion with residents Shelton, and Shorter in favor, and CM Frost about sidewalk safety issues at Shelley Eleopposed. mentary; the Library Board; the Golf Course The final plat for Harts Commercial Subboard; and CM Shorter’s invitation to the division at 1020 W Pioneer Crossing was Provo Prayer Breakfast. Mayor Hadfield approved unanimously. An ordinance to apannounced that John Miller would be the prove the commercial site plan for the Harts Grand Marshall for the Steel Days Parade. Service Station in the Planned Commercial The Consent Agenda was approved zone was also unanimously approved. unanimously with CM Bowen abstaining. An ordinance approving a commercial A resolution and two ordinances consite plan for a practice facility for the Amercerning 79 N 1020 W were unanimously apican Fork City Fire Department (210 E 200 proved. The actions amended the land use N) in the Public Facilities zone, and the budelement of the general plan from Design get funds and impact fees to support the Commercial to High Density Residential relocation of the fire training facility from land use, amended the zone map from the the Public Works marshaling yard to the
American Fork City Council Meeting According to published minutes from American Fork City Council Meeting, May 24, all council members were present except Kevin Barnes. Scout Troops 1129 and 1174 were introduced. Public Comments: Jenna Brady, Miss American Fork, reported on her tenure. She’d collected 1,800 pairs of shoes for the needy in Africa and hoped the Daddy-Daughter dance would continue to be an annual event. She and Allison Lawrence, Miss Pleasant Grove and past attendant to Miss American Fork, were appreciative of their opportunity to serve and had gained more appreciation for the city. Justin Nelson had concerns about homemade bottle bombs and wanted the city and police to be aware of the hazard. Fire Chief Kriss Garcia reported on the latest Insurance Service Organization rating, which sets the rates affecting homeowner’s insurance based on water supply, dispatch, training and equipment. The city’s rating has improved substantially over the last several years, as the city was once threatened to go into a questionable service Class 8 rating. This last year, the city received a Class 2 rating, which only 5
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area south of the Salt Dome, and to construct a storage facility adjacent to the fire station, were voted upon. Mayor Hadfield explained the relocation was to where they could caption 100% of the water used in the fire training, and separate it from the grease and oil so residue could be hauled off. Chief Garcia reported over 1,000 drills and 200 fires at the current location that has destroyed the wood structure. The power lines would not be affected by the training in the new area. Both actions were approved 3 to 0 with CM Bowen abstaining. An ordinance to approve the Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with Veracity Networks LLC was approved unanimously. The Second Amendment to the Utah Option and Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC was approved 3 to 0 with CM Bowen abstaining. The motion was amended to include a condition upon American Fork City legal counsel’s approval of paragraph 4. CM Bowen had asked if there would be harm in holding off the approval until the changes to the paragraph had been made. CM Frost felt confident in moving forward with legal counsel’s review as Mr. Schade stated it would be okay. The bid by Geneva Rock for construction of the 560 W road improvement project in the amount of $227,304.00 plus 10% contingency of $22,730.40 for a total amount of $250,034,40 was voted upon and approved 3 to 1 with CM Bowen voting nay. He expressed opposition to Utah County being involved in funding housing. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.
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Changing Your Address, Remember the Musts By Kimberly Bennette Writer
A big move can be exciting. It can also be exhausting and stressful. Packing, unpacking, shipping, cleaning---it’s a mess. Getting your life organized after a move can be quite the process, but since your family, your phone company, and Big Brother like to at least have some inkling of where you now reside, one thing you cannot forget is updating your address… at least, updating it with everyone that matters. This list includes informing your utilities companies that you are transferring or canceling their services, and inform-
ing your new providers of your location, notifying your bank and loan distributors, and updating your address with the DMV. However, there are a lot of other places you may forget to inform, places such as your dentist’s office, your lawyer, or even your membership services (Netflix marathon, anyone?). Making changes with the post office is a good start, but please remember that you will need to go in and change your current address manually, as not all addresses will immediately update. This is especially important for people who may send you bills. And, unfortunately, we all have them. Sigh. In the meantime, happy trails and good luck on your next move.
Doug Fox-Utah Softball Hall of Fame By Matthew Gary Milam Writer
A lot of people play softball, but few play it as well as Eagle Mountain Ranches resident, Doug Fox. As evidence of this point, on Friday, July 8, at the Larry H. Miller Softball Complex in Salt Lake City, Doug was inducted into the Utah Softball Hall of Fame. As proof of Doug’s love and devotion to the sport of softball, right after the ceremony he headed straight for the Salt Lake Airport to catch a flight to Los Angeles. His senior team played a big tournament in Southern California the next day. Doug was supported by his teammates in missing a portion of the tournament so he could attend his Hall of Fame induction. What does it take to receive such a high honor as to be inducted into the Hall of Fame? Take a look at Doug Fox’s impressive softball resume-Doug started playing tournament softball in 1979 in the USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association), the predominant softball organization both in Utah and across the country. Doug’s team won their first regional/national event in 1985. “At the time, there was no world tournament available,” Doug recalls. “The next time we were in the tournament there were only 16 teams, and then the next time there were 32, and the last USSSA world tournament we played in there were over 250 teams.” Doug explains, “In the late 1980s, USSSA began holding “World” tournaments. The World tournaments started growing…got bigger and bigger [until] the Regionals/Nationals became de-emphasized. 2005 was really the last big regional tournament. Now the good teams put all their focus into participating in the World tournament.” As a member of various Utah softball teams over the years, Doug has won five National/Regional tournaments--the most team wins ever participated in by any individual player in Utah. In 1985, Doug was named Co-MVP of the 142team Western Division Regional held in
Sunnyvale, California. Doug’s biggest softball achievement, he says, was in 2003 when his team, Tallon Printing, won the USSSA D-Class World Championship in a 172-team tournament in Dallas, Texas. There they went 11-1 and came through the loser’s bracket by winning seven consecutive games (without a schedule break) on the final day. They were the first Utah men’s team to win a world tournament. Doug played on teams in seven USSSA world tournaments between 1989 and 2005, doing very well and placing mostly 4th or 5th in most of them. This included a 5th place win in Orlando (2005) out of over 250 teams, playing most of their games at Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex. During the 2003 tournament, which Doug’s team won, he was named to the All-World team. During the course of the Regional/National tournaments in which Doug has participated, he has been named Most Valuable Player twice and named to the All-Tournament team three times. He has been named to the All-American team twice in Triple Crown World Tournaments, “a different organization than the USSSA that had some of the biggest tournaments around” he says. Doug has traveled the country playing softball in 14 different states from California to Washington to Michigan to Florida—and even in Mexico. Doug currently plays shortstop for his senior team, but throughout the years has played other positions, being primarily a third baseman. Teammate, Steve Clegg, says of Doug Fox, “I have known Doug from playing softball with and against him (mostly with) since the early 90’s. He was always one of the best hitters-for-average over the years and a very steady, consistent and solid infielder. I was thrilled when in 1998 he joined our team and we placed 5th in the world tournament…He is a very witty and fun teammate…He has continued playing at a high level for many years!” Doug started playing senior softball 6 years ago, playing for The Hunter Group
Eagle Mountain City Council By Matthew Gary Milam Writer
City Council Items Marianne and Glenn Smith were presented a plaque in honor of being the Grand Marshals of the 2016 Pony Express Days Parade. The final amendments to the fiscal year 2016 budget were approved, but some additional issues were found in the General Fund, Capital Project Fund and Internal Service Fund that needed to be addressed. Motions Approved-Tabled Gotta Dance Studio A motion passed to table a site plan for Gotta Dance Studio until July 5, 2016 (Check with city for current update). The dance studio will be located in City Center, south of Eagle Mountain Boulevard and east of Ira Hodges Scenic Parkway on approximately one acre located next to the Holiday Oil gas station being built. Scot Hazard is the applicant. Jamie Adams has been running the dance studio out of her basement for nine years. Other Items Other motions passed included: adopting the Eagle
rate; amending Chapter 16.35.100 Sidewalks Trails and Pathways, of the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code; amending Chapter 17.10 Definitions, of the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code; amending Chapter 17.25 Residential Zone, of the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code; amending Chapter 17.70 Accessory Apartments, of the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code; approving the Lakeview Estates preliminary plat; and approving the Gateway Park, Phase B, preliminary plat. A site plan for Metro Ready Mix was tabled until July 5, 2016 (Check with city for update). Public Comments Sam Allen, a resident of City Center, felt that the Cory Wride Memorial Park project should be reconsidered because the city could build four parks for the amount it is spending for Wride Park. Lori Gilson, a resident of Mt. Airey subdivision, asked for regulations requiring beautification of the industrial developments that are built along Wride Memorial Highway. Sandra Worrells felt that adding additional industrial businesses so close to residential neighborhoods is not in the city’s best interests. Mayor Pengra said a lot of the unsightly land will be beautified by builders and that much of the utility sale money is being spent on city beautification projects. Upcoming Events/Information Eagle Mountain City is participating in the Utah Rivers Council’s 2016 RainHarvest program (Check with the city for details)/ Eagle Mountain City’s annual citizens’ survey is available on the city website News section through 12:00 a.m. on July 28/ The City Council approved a Neighborhood Community Matching Grant Program to enhance & beautify neighborhoods (Check with city for details)/ The Unified Fire Authority has announced the state is at a high risk for wildland urban interface fires and advised residents to use extreme caution when using fireworks during the upcoming season. (www.unifiedfire.org.)/ An Extreme EnduroCross event will be held July 16 (www.ponyexpressspecialevents.com).
Mountain City fiscal year 2016-2017 budget and certified tax (based out of Las Vegas), a traveling tournament team that plays in the Major division. He’s also earned a handful of medals at the Huntsman Senior Games. He plays year round in other senior tournaments, too. Doug has also played in pretty much every local league from Payson to Salt Lake. Last year, on Doug’s senior team, AllStar, MVP Major League Baseball player, Jose Canseco, played for a couple of their big tournaments in Las Vegas. Playing with Jose Canseco, Doug recalls, “Without a doubt, Jose hit balls farther than anyone I’ve ever seen. But my favorite Jose moment came on defense. He was playing shortstop and I made a diving play in the 5-6 hole, got up and threw a runner out at first to end an inning. Jose came jogging over and gave me a high five, complimenting me on a great play. Very surreal.” The unique thing about this softball star, Doug Fox, is the fact that he is also well-qualified to journal his own softball achievements. Doug was the sports editor for the Provo Herald, covering the Utah Jazz for eight years, as well as sports editor for the Daily Spectrum in St. George for four years. Doug has held various other editor posts and is currently the entertainment editor for the Provo Daily Herald—a position he says he “just couldn’t pass up.” As the entertainment editor for the Provo Herald, Doug has had the opportunity to cover many of classic rock’s most famous artists, from REO Speed Wagon to Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin. He has interviewed many of them and, according to long-time friend, Dale Garner, Doug is on a first-name basis with some of classic rock’s royalty—the members of the band, Styx, to name a few. Doug not only enjoys covering and interviewing the many rock acts that come to Utah, but he also relishes attending their concerts. Doug is, and has always been, a great fan of many of the largerthan-life rock acts from the past and present. He’s a devoted fan of Van Halen and he’s got the signature red-blackwhite Van Halen graphic on his high-top sneakers to prove it. What’s more, Doug’s enthusiasm for Rock ‘N Roll even led him to be a member of a rock band during his high school years as well as college years, playing guitar (with yours truly on
the drums). Doug originally hails from Southern California. During his years there Doug also excelled at the sport of basketball, lighting the court on fire in both high school and “church ball.” Doug moved with his family to Utah in 1978 where they took up residence in Alpine. Doug’s father, Charlie Fox of Alpine, Utah, was active in softball, logging more than 20 years in the Huntsman Senior Games. He died of pancreatic cancer earlier this year. Doug is married to Jenn Fox and has four kids (Nevada, Brighton, Cougar and Cruise), four older kids (Rhiannon, Braden, Holland and Whitney) from a previous marriage, and 5 grandchildren. Doug, Jenn and kids have lived in Eagle Mountain for 7 years and before that lived in Alpine for many years. Doug’s love of softball can be traced back to growing up around the ballparks of Southern California, watching his dad play softball, when he and his brother Dennis would get up at 6 a.m. and tag along, playing catch and shagging balls. This love for the sport has caught on with his children and grandchildren. In fact, both his son and grandson played in Eagle Mountain’s Mustang baseball league this year on different teams. Doug coached one team (the Royals) and his son-in-law (Zach Worthen) coached a different team (the Rays). They played each other in a league game that actually ended in a tie. Doug says, “I have a lot of fun coaching my son’s youth teams, (having coached both baseball and basketball teams for the past 3-4 years or so) and it’s a way to pay forward everything I’ve learned from great coaches throughout my life.” Regarding his induction into the Utah Softball Hall of Fame, Doug reflects, “To receive recognition for something you’ve spent your entire adult life doing is a thrill. I think it’s a little more meaningful, too, because it’s Utah-based. To be nominated and selected by other players who have made their mark both locally and nationally, and who I have a great deal of respect for, is quite an honor.” Doug adds, “I have met some of the greatest people imaginable, and some of the greatest characters, because of softball.”
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Relic Hall was included in the current year budget. CM Winberg clarified they didn’t begin work on it this year, but would put it in next year’s budget. The public hearing was then closed. Troy Stout moved to accept the Tentaon the Alpine City website and a paper tive Budget for 2016-2017 and the motion copy is available to the public. Among the passed unanimously. Kimberly Bryant discussion, the following were mentioned: moved to set the date for a public hearing Road improvements (600 N expansion), on the Final Budget for June 14, and this At the May 24 City Council Meeting in Fort Canyon road inspector, funding Youth also passed by unanimous vote. Alpine City, CM Rich Nelson was absent. Council, pickle ball court construction on An ordinance for a proposed accessory Public comments: 300 N, repairs to Burgess Park basketball building setbacks amendment to reduce As a member of the Astronomical courts and Dry Creek Trail, the Westfield the required setback for an accessory Society, Robin Hironaka, said she moved Rd sidewalk, the removal of trees in Pebuilding next to a street from 40 to 30 ft. to Alpine because of the view and was terson Park and upgrading the watering It was previously tabled. The Planning concerned about the lack of regulation on system at Creekside Park and sidewalk Commission recommended against it 6 to residential lighting in her neighborhood. repair, amphitheater, the Moyle Park house 1. A motion to leave the ordinance the way Her concerns focused mainly on the extra remodel with repairing the bell tower it was failed 2 to 3 votes, CMs Lott and lighting from sport courts and swimming and replacing the front door in City Hall, Bennet voting aye and CMs Beck, Bryant, pools in private residences. She was also park maintenance building construction concerned about the soccer field going in (informally planned for 300 N but pending and Stout voting nay. After further discussion, a motion to adopt the amendment near her home, and suggested the council decision) and fire station remodel. and was made but failed with CMs Beck and look into regulating lighting in terms of the equipment conversions. Bryant voting aye and CMs Stout, Bennett, hours and containment. CMs Stout and A Public Hearing was held on the Bryant agreed. Glen Tuttle was also conTentative Budget. Maurine Kilgore asked cerned about light pollution, and wanted about the $80,000 for a pickle ball court, regulation so lighting didn’t impact neigh- stating it seemed excessive especially bors. Jim Kilgour said he appreciated the when considering the light pollution concity’s beauty and cleanliness and was cerns. She was also concerned about the concerned about people destroying these noise and sited lawsuits against similar aspects. Ilene Tuttle was also concerned courts because of their intrusive nature about glaring lights from a soccer field, (daytime noise and nighttime lighting). and wanted a regulation to have them She suggested the money better spent on turned off by 11pm with additional control Dry Creek Trail. on intensity. Troy Stout was neutral on the pickle A bid for the relocation of a waterline ball courts, but wanted to advocate trails. in Alpine Boulevard for Carlton, Inc in He would like them to readdress court as the amount of $79,236.90 was approved he sees more people benefiting from a unanimously. The minutes from the May developed trail through town. 10 meeting were approved 4, 0 with CM Mary Ann Richards agreed that more Bennett abstaining. people would enjoy the trail, and added Jason Rosvall reported transplanting concerns about the proposed maintepoppies onto Dry Creek Trail from Troy nance building being safe on 300 N as it Stout’s backyard for his Eagle Scout proj- was a busy street next to a school. ect. He had good participation and would Jim Kilgour agreed a more appropribe monitoring the poppies and watering ate location for the maintenance building them until well established. Conner Rugg would be in the park area by the fire stareported he cleared out the garbage and tion as it was used little except for jumpdeadfall from the Dry Creek Trail area for ing equipment during Alpine Days. He also his Eagle Scout project. He had 25 volun- suggested an alternate location being in teers and spent 97.5 hours on the project. Lambert Park by the rodeo ground. The Alpine City Tentative 2016-17 BudWill Jones asked if funds were budgetget was discussed. The budget is posted ed for the Relic Hall. CM Sorensen said the
Packing for the Road By Kimberly Bennette Writer
Travel is fun and exciting, but it can also be really stressful, even before you go, because, you know, packing. For some reason I have this inexorable need to overpack. What do you mean I don’t need six pairs of pants and twelve shirts for a three-day trip? What if we go someplace fancy? What if I fall down in a mud hole? I need to be prepared! And don’t even question the seven books I need to bring. Who knows what I’ll be in the mood for? Each time I go to the baggage weigh-in counter at the airport, I have to hold my breath. Other people always forget something. Pajama pants, dress shoes, sunblock, something. Whether it be a phone charger or socks, these poor unprepared souls find themselves in need of a trip to the nearest superstore. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could prevent that worry and unease? Guess what. We can. And what is this miracle packing solution? Well, it’s everybody’s favorite solution. That’s right, we make a list. As a child, I couldn’t wait to write out a list of must-haves when we made the long trek to Grandma’s house. My nieces now do the same. And even though our grownup packing lists probably have fewer boxes of crayons and paper dolls, the
principals are roughly the same. First, break down your lists into basic needs. Clothing, toiletries, accessories, electronics, and entertainment. If you’re feeling really organized, you can even break things down into subcategories. For instance, clothing could have subcategories of tops, bottoms, undergarments, and shoes and socks. Just think about your basic needs, and the categories will unfold naturally. (Yes, I did put electronics and entertainment under basic needs. It is a vacation, after all.) Making a list will help you draw the delicate line between must-haves and everything but the kitchen sink. This differentiation is especially important if you’re leaving the country, as it may be difficult carry a lot, or to find compatible items if you’ve forgotten something. The great thing is, you don’t even have to make your own list if you don’t want to. If you’re looking for something premade, we recommend this lovely travel list created by Food À La Fac blog writer Sarah Smit, entitled The Ultimate Packing Guide For International Explorers found on foodalafac.wordpress.com. No matter where you plan on going, it’s truly amazing that even a great adventure can start with a simple list. So get going. Travel the world. Be prepared for anything you meet. Have some fun. Be safe out there. Oh, and remember your list.
and Lott voting nay. After information was presented on the Westfield rezoning, a motion was made to request the Planning Commission hold another public hearing regarding the rezoning and forward a recommendation to the City Council for final action. The motion passed unanimously. Further discussion was held regarding a Memorial Day breakfast CM Bryant wanted to continue with next year, and whether funding may be available to sponsor monthly senior dinners. CM Bennett cited concerns about cars not stopping for pedestrians at the crosswalk on Main Street near Legacy Park. CM Wimmer suggested putting out flags. There were also issues concerning Lambert Park. The council then moved into executive session and adjourned later at 10:20 pm.
Alpine Professional Carpet Care By Michael Young Writer
Alpine Professional Carpet Care provides carpet cleaning at its best, as the most trusted carpet cleaner in Utah since 1994. They are family owned and operated with over 25 years of reliable experience that produces superior work. If you call, you’ll speak with Jeff Tobian, the owner. He, his wife, and son work together, paying attention to the details that turn a good job into an excellent one. They provide a whole list of services and all of their work is 100% guaranteed. They do provide standard carpet cleaning services for homes and businesses, and have a variety of equipment for any task. Their equipment not only cleans carpets, but kills germs to make the room a healthier place to be. They take extra precautionary measures to protect your property while they are cleaning, and rinse so thoroughly that there will
not be any residue. They also have tools to clean tough stains and odors that can ruin carpets. They can deal with strong pet odors in such a way that you will not need to pull up the carpet and replace the pad. They can help with even tough stains such as ink and gum. In addition to their more routine cleaning services, they can also help when disaster strikes. They specialize in flood restoration and can arrive and act quickly to help minimize water damage. In a dry climate, such as Utah, truly experienced flood restoration specialists are in short supply. They can also clean tile and grout, clean upholstery on your furniture, and even provide pressure washing for cement surfaces. Find out more about what they have to offer and request a quote at their website: http://www.alpineprocarpet. com/. You can even watch a collection of videos that shows their team in action, showcasing their work with actual local clients.
“We are Family” at Alpine Days By Linda Petersen Writer
Can’t wait for the farmers markets to start popping up around the valley? Well, in American Fork you don’t have to. This year Happy Valley Farmers Market began on June 15 at Robinson Park, 100 East Main Street, and will continue through Oct. 26. Hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Artisans make up the bulk of the early vendors, but the market will grow to include produce of all descriptions along with raw honey, bread, eggs and more. Early vendors this year include Food Sence (Nutrition & Food Services Cooperative Extension USU); Rebel Sky Studios (face painting and balloon art); Kristy Kreates (handmade cards and
paper crafts); Luke’s Custom Braided Ropes (hand-braided leashes, leads and ropes); Nature’s Couture (artisan jewelry, goat’s milk soap and natural skincare products); Winder’s Farms (fresh food delivery); Sego Lily Soap (homemade soap, lotions, salts); A Touch of Native Beauty (Navajo jewelry); Nona’s Fudge; The Salsa Place (fresh salsa); John Jackson (doll houses and wood toys) and Usborne books. There will be live entertainment from 7:30 to 9 p.m. along with a food truck round up hosted by Pyromaniacs On Aug. 28 the market will sponsor a salsa contest with prizes for People’s Choice, Judges Favorite, Hot Hot Hot with a great taste and Now that is Unique. The entry fee is $10. For more information, visit the Happy Valley Farmer’s Market Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HappyValleyFM.
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Make merry at the Highland Cedar Fort Annual July 24th Fling Celebration By Linda Petersen Writer
Highland celebrates its own unique heritage every year with the Highland Fling, which includes the Utah State Hammer Championship and Highland Games, where men and women in kilts compete for prizes in such events as the caber toss and Scottish hammer throw. But the Fling is so much more than the Scottish games. There’s something for everyone in the family in the festivities. This year, the Highland Fling has added several new events, including a disc golf tournament at the new Beacon Hill Park Disc Golf Course and a family movie night with a showing of “Zootopia,” along with a Sunday, July 31 fireside with motivational speaker Chad Hymas. Tried and true favorites are back, including the fine arts show, classic car show, backyard garden tours, Play Day rodeo, the Lone Peak Marching Band Pancake Breakfast and the Grand Parade. The Highland Fling kicks off Saturday, July 30 with the family adventure race, which pits families against each other in a race which includes biking, canoeing and trekking to checkpoints where they will complete challenging puzzles and tasks. Kids get an evening at the splash pad Wednesday, Aug. 3 along with games sponsored by the youth council on Saturday Aug. 6. On Friday, Aug. 5, Youth Night At The Park includes hypnotist Blake Powers and a concert by the band Cadence. Competitions include the disc golf tournament, baby contest, strong man competition, 5k and 1-mile fun run and, of course, the Utah State Hammer Championship and Highland Games. Throughout the day Saturday, Aug. 6, there will be entertainment and vendor booths at Heritage Park. The Historical Society will also display historical farm equipment and artifacts at the Community Center that day. Schedule of Events Saturday, July 30 Family Adventure Race, 8 a.m., Highland Glen Park Classic Car Show, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Heritage Park Sunday, July 31 Kickoff Fireside, 7 p.m., Lone Peak High School Monday, Aug. 1 Disc Golf Tournament, 4:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m., Beacon Hill Park Movie in the Park, 7 p.m., Heritage Park (movie starts at dusk)
Tuesday, Aug. 2 Fine Art Show Registration, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Community Center Wednesday, Aug. 3 Kids Night, 6:30 p.m., Town Center Park Splash Pad Thursday, Aug. 4 Baby Contest, 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Highland Glen Park Back Yard Garden Tours, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., several locations Fine Art Show Artist Reception, 7 p.m., Community Center Friday, Aug. 5 Fine Art Show, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Community Center Play Day Rodeo, 5 p.m., North Utah County Equestrian Center Back Yard Garden Tours, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., several locations Strong Man Competition, 6 p.m., Heritage Park (south of tennis courts) Youth Night in the Park, Hypnotist and Concert, 7 p.m., Heritage Park Saturday, Aug. 6 Bank of American Fork Hot Air Balloon, 6:30 a.m. lift off (weather pending), Heritage Park 5K Run, 7 a.m., LDS Heritage Park Church Lone Peak Marching Band Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Heritage Park Pavilion 1-Mile Fun Run, 8 a.m., LDS Heritage Park Church Utah State Hammer Championship & Highland Games, 9 a.m., Heritage Park (south of tennis courts) Daughter of Utah Pioneers Cabin Tours, 9 a.m. -3 p.m., Heritage Park Historical Society Displays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Highland Community Center Grand Parade, 10 a.m., Highland Elementary School (6000 W) to Heritage Park (10400 N) Vendor Booths, 10 a.m. - dark, Heritage Park Fine Art Show, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Community Center Republic Services Stage Entertainment, 11:45 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Heritage Park Highland Youth City Council Kids Games, 12 - 1 p.m., Heritage Park BMX Stunt Team, 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. (big show), and 4:30 p.m., Mountain Ridge Jr High (east field) Lone Peak Fireman’s Spray, 2 p.m., Mountain Ridge Jr. High School (east field) Grand Fireworks Show, 10 p.m., Mountain Ridge Jr. High School (south field)
Enjoy “Oliver” with the Alpine Community Theater By Linda Petersen Writer
Beginning Friday, July 22, Alpine Community Theater will present 10 performances of the musical “Oliver!” at the Covey Center for the Arts A cast of close to 100 will share the story of Oliver Twist, a 9-year-old orphan who falls in with a group of young pickpockets led by the artful Dodger. Oliver Twist will be portrayed by Asher Reynold and Tyson Spann, with Brett Lyman as Fagin and Alex Black and Keagen Murdoch as his sidekick, the artful Dodger. Bill Sikes will be played by Brenton Ferrell with Sarah Hart and Lisa Skinner
as Nancy. Kaitlyn Call and Lindsey Snyder will take on the role of Bet, Nancy’s best friend, while Devin Spann plays Mr. Bumble, the poorhouse supervisor. Performance dates are Friday, July 22, Saturday July 23, Monday, July 25, Friday July 29, Saturday, July 30, Monday Aug.1, Friday Aug. 5, Saturday, Aug. 6 (two performances) and Monday, Aug. 8. All performances will be at 7:30 p.m. with a Saturday matinee Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. Prices are $14/general public and $12/student/senior/military. The Covey Center for the Arts is located at 425 W Center St., Provo. Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.covey.org
Sunday-July 17th Concert in the Park Monday-July 18th Community Baseball Wednesday-July 20th Lucky Square/Lucky Ball Toss Thursday-July 21th Cedar Valley Pageant Friday-July 22nd Annual Water Fight Saturday-July 23rd
Chuck Wagon Breakfast Parade Cedar Fort Museum Carnival Family Rodeo and Lucky Ball Toss Dance
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Castle Valley Pageant focuses on sacrifice and faith Summer is a time for outdoor concerts, city celebrations, family reunions and pageants. Many residents of Utah are familiar with the Mormon Miracle Pageant in Manti, which just finished its 50-year celebration in June, but folks might not know about the Castle Valley Pageant which celebrates its 35th season. Just a little over two hours away on Highway US 6 E, the Castle Valley Pageant will be held on July 28-30 and August 2-6. Unlike the Mormon Miracle Pageant in Manti, which focuses on different scenes from ancient scriptures, the Castle Valley Pageant focuses on the settlement of the western frontier. “The Castle Valley Pageant tells the stories of several different families settling in the Castle Valley area in response to a call for colonization from President Brigham Young in 1877,” says Kathryn Seely, a volunteer who has helped with the pageant for many years. She explains that the stories are based on actual events and families that are true and specific to Castle Valley. “In our script, a baby is born in one family, spouses ‘discuss’ their differing opinions, farmers contend for water rights, and a romance flowers for a young couple,” says Seely. In 1877, then President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, wrote a letter to Canute Peterson asking for at least fifty families to colonize that area. Almost one hundred years later, Montell Seely wrote the original script in 1978 (for the first pageant) in hopes to have future generations appreciate and remember the sacrifice of those early settlers and to tell their stories of faith as they helped settle that area. “This pageant tells the stories of the common people, they sometimes had a bad attitude and sometimes made wrong choices. They allowed themselves to be humbled, sometimes be chastised and then had their hearts changed,” says Seely. The
storyline of settling the western frontier lends itself to a lot of emotion. Seely explains that throughout the pageant, the actors and scenes depict many real feelings for those early pioneers: joy, mourning, romance, ambition, patriotism, camaraderie, anger, disappointment, sibling rivalry, and the quest for knowledge. This year in the pageant, there are 150 actors, 100 volunteers who help with the Pioneer Village, parking, ushers and security, and they use 20 horses, a cow and a donkey live on stage. Before the pageant begins each night, visitors have a chance to explore the Pioneer Village from 6:30-8:30 pm. Visitors can see demonstrations of many pioneer skills: blacksmithing, weaving, spinning, farming and tool making. There are concessions for sale at Pioneer Village, which include: pulled pork sandwiches, hamburgers, homemade root beer and cream soda. Visitors are welcome to bring in their own food and drink. There is also a choice of a $10 dinner plate that will be held at the rodeo grounds park in the center of Castle Dale from 5-8 pm each night of the pageant. The dinner consists of a choice of lamb fry or roast chicken, side dishes of scones, potatoes, corn-on-the-cob, and Green River watermelon. This is a fundraiser dinner and all money earned goes to the Emery High soccer team. If visitors want to come early and discover the area, Castle Dale has an aquatic center with indoor and outdoor pools. There are also two museums that are free to the public: the Pioneer Museum and the Museum of the San Rafael (a natural history museum). The first performance of the Castle Valley Pageant was in 1978 and ran annually through 2008. Since then, it is only performed on even years. The pageant runs July 28-30 and August 2-6 and admission is free. The address to the pageant is 4785 North Desbee Dove Road in Castle Dale, Utah. For more information you can either call 435-381-2195 or visit www.lds.org.
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Live animal shows at the Lehi Hutchings Museum The Hutchings Museum is offering families some hands-on time with a variety of animals during their live animal shows this summer. The series, which began June 7 and ends Aug. 18, runs on Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Several different animals including lizards, hawks, snakes and owls will be brought in by their owners who will share facts about the animals, how to handle them, what to expect in interactions with them and how to take care of them. Since the animals change every
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“We are Family” at Alpine Days By Linda Petersen Writer
There’s something for everyone in the family at this year’s Alpine Days Aug. 5 - 11. Many of the events are being held at Creekside Park. With the theme of “We are family,” this year’s event includes lots for the active, including tournaments, races and free aerobics classes. Competitive events include pickleball, threeon-three soccer, a mountain bike race, 5k and toddler trot. There’s also a multiroto grand prix, a trail ride, a community hike, fastkart racing, and, of course, the rodeo. Traditional activities include the quilt show, senior dinner, Chalk the Block, car show, music and storytelling, the Saturday morning parade with Grand Marshals Jay and Julia Healey, and the fish grab. SCHEDULE (Unless noted, events are at Creekside Park.) Friday, Aug. 5 Food trucks & live music 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Burgess Park Pickleball Courts Friday, Aug. 5 - Saturday, Aug. 6
Pickleball tournament Burgess Park Pickleball Courts 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 Mountain bike race 7 a.m. Red Brick Church RIDE Ballet barre fitness 8 a.m. GET FIT Monday, Aug. 8 Car show 5:30 p.m. INFO Family Luau 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 Rhythmic aerobics workout 8 a.m. 3V3 soccer tournament 8 a.m. Smooth Canyon Senior dinner Alpine Stake Center 6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 11 Zumba in the park 8:30 a.m. GET FIT Bridle Up Hope trail ride 5:30 p.m. 1141 E. Watkins Lane Hope Trail Dinner 7 p.m. 1141 E. Watkins Lane Pet show 6 - 8 p.m. Legacy Park
Wednesday, Aug. 10 Boot camp workout
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Boondocks: The place to be for indoor & outdoor summer fun Are you looking for someplace different to take your kids on the long, hot days of summer? Just around the Point of the Mountain in Draper is Boondocks, a place that is known to have food and fun for everyone. With both inside and outside activities, Boondocks is a great place for summer fun. We took our family there one evening and spent five hours playing, racing, putting, batting and having a blast. We loved that there was something for all ages. While it was still hot outside, we had fun playing the many arcade games, riding on the Los Banditos XD Dark Ride 7D experience, climbing and sliding down in the Kiddie Cove, playing laser tag, and riding on the MaxFlight roller coaster simulator. When it finally cooled down, we raced on the go-karts, got wet on the bumper boats, played miniature golf and even tried the batting cages. The two 18-hole miniature golf courses have different themes and scenery. Both courses have different features that make these courses challenging and unique. There are waterfalls, suspended bridges, two holes that are located inside an erupting volcano, a Tiki man who talks, blows fire, smoke and water, and a giant fire-breathing lizard. The cost for
8 a.m. T FIT Chalk The Block 9 a.m. Multiroto Grand Prix 5:30 p.m. INFO Walk the Block & vote 6 - 8 p.m. VOTE Music & storytelling 7 p.m. INFO Youth laser tag 7 - 9 p.m.
one round of miniature golf is $7.50 per person. The go-kart race track is a blast as racers speed around the 1,100 foot long track with multiple twists and turns. The price to drive the go-karts is $6.50 (you must be a minimum of 58” tall to drive) and the cost to be a passenger is $3.25 (you must be a minimum of 40” tall to be a passenger). The bumper boats are always fun and refreshing on a hot summer day when you need to cool off. Plan to get wet as you bump around and try to drench people with your master blasters. The cost to drive is $6.50 (you must be at least 44” tall to be a driver). The cost to be a passenger is $3.25 (you must be at least 36” tall to be a passenger). The galactic space-themed laser tag arena is two-stories tall, 4,000 square feet with multi-level ramps and platforms. One game of laser tag is $6.50 (minimum height is 40” tall to play laser tag). The XD Dark Ride 7D experience is an interactive movie experience with intense motion, 3D graphics and incredible special effects. Eight riders can play at a time while trying to get the highest score using their laser blaster as they try to battle the enemy. There are two rides to experience: the Zombie ride or the Los Banditos ride. You wear special 3D glasses, your seat moves, and you feel like you are part
of the action as you try to get as many target points as possible. We did not go on the Zombie ride (it looked too scary for our family) but we absolutely loved the Los Banditos ride. One ride is $6.50 (you must be at least 40” to ride). For those little ones that like to climb, slide and play, the Kiddie Cove is perfect for those that want to stay indoors and stay cool. This four-story play area includes: spiral web climb, three web ramps, 16-foot slide, swing, and a rodeo rider room. The cost for the Kiddie Cove is $3.25 (you must be under 48” to play in the Kiddie Cove.) This price is for unlimited play. For those guests who like to play video games, there are 100 arcade games which allows you to earn electronic tickets which you can trade in and get prizes. One ticket is $0.25, 20 tokens is $5.00, and 87 tokens is $20.00 You can also try your baseball skills at the batting cages which offers a slow and fast pitch softball and 40-60 mph hardball. The use of batting helmets and bats is complimentary or you can bring your own. However, you must use a batting helmet in order to participate. The cost is $2.00 for 24 pitches, $15 for 30 minutes or $25 for one hour. Boondocks offers special pricing packages: - The Unlimited Fun Package is $27.95 and includes: unlimited playing miniature golf, bumper boats, laser tag, go-karts, batting cages, kiddie cove, and $5 game card. - The Junior Unlimited Fun pass is for those under 58” and includes unlimited access to the XD Dark Ride, miniature golf, bumper boats, laser tag, go-karts,
Lake Hardy community hike 5:30 a.m. Aspen Drive in Alpine Cove Yoga in the park 8 a.m. Foam party Noon - 2 p.m. Fastkart racing 5 - 10 p.m. Teen party 7 - 11 p.m. Mutton Bustin 7 p.m. Rodeo Grounds Rodeo 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 Pancake breakfast 6:40 - 8:30 a.m. 5K & Toddler Trot 7 a.m. Parade Roundabout to Creekside Park 10 a.m. Boutique 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Quilt show 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mountainville Chapel, 165 N. 100 E. Fish Grab 1:30 p.m.
batting cages, kiddie cove, and a $5 game card. The cost for this pass is $21.95 per person. -The Indoor Unlimited Pass is for all ages and incudes unlimited access to: laser tag, new XD dark ride, kiddie cove, and a $5 game play/card. The price is $17.95 per person. -The Pick Two Fun Pass includes: two attractions passes and $5 game play card. You can choose from: a go-kart ride, bumper boat ride, XD Dark ride, a round of miniature golf, or a laser tag game. The cost is $14.95 per person. - The Pick Three Fun Pass includes three attraction choices and a $5 game play card. You can choose three attractions from: a go-kart ride, a bumper boat ride, an XD Dark ride, round of miniature golf, or a laser tag game. This pass is $19.95. - Boondocks offers other specials that include: $12 Buck Tuesdays, tokens for grades, a free Unlimited Pass on your birthday, and a military discount. Check their website for more details. While at Boondocks guests can stop and take a break and order a delicious meal without even leaving the park. Menu items include: wraps, hamburgers, pizza, chicken wings, salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, delicious desserts like brownie sundaes, a big, fresh cookie with ice cream, root beer floats, and caramel apple cheesecake crisps. Boondocks is open seven days a week and is open from 10 am -11 pm weekdays and until midnight on the weekend. There are some private party events planned throughout the summer where the park closes early, so make sure you check the website before going. Boondocks Food & Fun is located at 75 East Southfork Drive in Draper. For more information visit them online at www.boondocks.com or call 801-838-9800.
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Battle summertime boredom Celebrate This Year’s Pioneer with creative projects for Day the Old-Fashioned Way kids Summer is a wonderful and crazy time in our house. With a big family we definitely have our ups and downs during the summer months. But I love being home with my kids when our schedule is less hectic, I love that I can go on outings with the kids anytime, I love our spontaneous mid-day movie or board games, and I enjoy the lunchtime conversations with the older kids who are usually at school. However, along with the fun summer months, comes the phrase that gets spoken way too often--”I’m bored!” So, to help battle the “I’m bored and there’s nothing to do” phrase, we have come up with a “Boredom Buster” list. On this list are activities and ideas that help spark imaginations and help the kids learn the joy and satisfaction of ‘creating’ something. Here are just a few things from our list: *Learn to sew something. I believe that even boys need to know how to thread a needle or use a sewing machine. Some simple sewing projects are: pillowcases, puppets, a tote bag, easy-to-make blanket, and pj’s. Pinterest is a great resource for finding simple sewing projects for all ages. *3-D art. Give the kids a box of toothpicks and two bags of marshmallows (mini and large) and have them make structures using the entire box of toothpicks and the different sizes of marshmallows. *Colored rice. Using food coloring, color (dye) uncooked rice or corn kernels. My younger kids love this. After the rice or corn gets colored and is dried, I put it in a Tupperware container and then they play with it with small toys. It lasts a very long time and is a great inside or outside activity. It becomes like a mini portable
sandbox. *Make a Lego city with a zip line. *Paint rocks (use googly eyes, glitter and glow-in-the-dark paint). *Digging for toys. Place a handful of old, small toys in a medium-sized Tupperware container. Fill the container with water and freeze overnight. Then with a plastic knife, have the kids dig their toys out of the ice. *Make a movie with costumes and go to different locations (the park, the backyard, etc.) to film it. Make sure everyone is involved in the movie somehow. Use your phone or I-Pad to edit and add music. There are a lot of free movie making/editing apps. *Make a water blob or slip ‘n slide. (see Pinterest for instructions). *Have each child write and illustrate their own book. This may take all summer. You can buy pre-made blank books or just staple a few blank paper together. *Soap boats. Carve a boat out of a bar of soap and go float it down a stream or a kiddie pool. I believe that the old-fashioned art of just creating or making something does something for the mind and soul. With just a few simple supplies, and no right or wrong answers, your summertime boredom can be turned into doing fun and creative projects. Albert Einstein once said “Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.”
Collaboration: The Model That Works in the 21st Century By Paula Fellingham
To best address our growing social, political, and economic problems, I believe humanity needs to incorporate the Collaboration Model in the 21st Century, rather than continue with the age-old Dominance Model, if we are to move away from poverty and war and toward prosperity and peace. The Collaboration Model has as its highest priority the caring for people. Its focus is the creation of mutually beneficial relationships. Simply stated, the Dominance Model is about top-down control and the Collaboration Model is about creating healthy, sustainable relationships. The first is based on the need to dominate and control; the second is based on the ability to trust and collaborate. Historically, humanity has been subjected most often to the Dominance Model. Why? Because power and riches usually go to those who dominate, whereas trusting collaborators are generally open, vulnerable, and risk being dominated by their partners. Since the Dominance Model is topdown, like nation over nation, religion over religion, man over woman, examples include any relationship or system where domination occurs. Since domination has been a consistent theme throughout history, those of us living in the 21st Century can easily look back and agree that this model is not conducive to peace. On the contrary, the Dominance Model causes, rather than discourages, conflict and war. I believe at this critical time in history the world needs more people who are willing to create collaborative relationships based on mutual respect and mutual benefit. Additionally, more equalitarian relationships (relationships based on equal rights) are needed today in our families, in our businesses, and in our governments. Those who understand and practice these models will surge forward successfully, and those who do not, will not. As with most things that are beautifully simple, collaboration begins with our thoughts, our attitudes, and the
questions we ask ourselves. Those who think abundantly ask, “How can I help you?” and/or “How can we help each other?” before asking, “What’s in it for me?” They who ask such questions have the best chance of succeeding with the Collaboration Model in their personal relationships and in their businesses. People who genuinely desire to create mutually beneficial relationships authentically seek to create win-wins. The good news is that those who aren’t naturally inclined to think abundantly can easily be taught to do so. It’s a matter of wanting to learn a better way of being, then acquiring the tools and practicing until old “dominance” thoughts, habits, and patterns are changed. Succeeding with the superior Collaboration Model is about being “others-centered” rather than “self-centered”. Others-centered leaders work to find ways to make life better for those in their circles of influence. Self-centered leaders work to find ways to make their own lives easier and better. Their genuine concern for the welfare of others is low or non-existent. Through the ages, benevolent leaders have been revered and dominant leaders have been feared. One of the things I learned from my friend, Riane Eisler (“Roadmap to a New Economics”), is that if we are to create new, more sustainable and equitable relationships and systems that have the power to dissolve anger, discontent, and inequality worldwide, we must discuss the roots of the problems. We must go deep into matters that statisticians, theorists, and conventional economic analyses often ignore. We must discuss basic values and human needs that are often minimized or ignored in the Domination Model that prevails, in varying degrees worldwide, across all “isms” of government (capitalism, socialism, communism) and across all types of relationships and businesses. A healthy, open
Step back into time at This Is The Place Heritage State Park during the month of July and celebrate Pioneer Day, the old-fashioned way, where there is fun for everyone on Saturday, July 23 and Monday, July 25. Scheduled events during Pioneer Day weekend are: a patriotic flag ceremony, a pioneer parade down Main Street, a candy cannon, a watermelon eating contest, tug-of-war, crafts, a train robbery, Native American dancing, a bird show presented by Skymasters Wildlife, stick-horse races, and other pioneer games. The big train around the park and the mini train will also be running as usual. This Is The Place Heritage Park has over 50 buildings on site. Most buildings are replicates of original houses or structures that were in the Salt Lake Valley during pioneer times. Some of these include: the Brigham Young Barn, the Deseret News Print Shop, Edward Snelgrove Boot Shop, Great Salt Lake Social Hall, Heber C. Kimball Home, Z.C.M.I., the Hooper and Eldredge Bank and the Huntsman Hotel. Visitors can watch live demonstrations at the blacksmith, potter, spinner and weaver, and saddle maker shops. There is also a Native American Village that gives a glimpse of what life was like before the early settlers came to Utah. Visitors can walk in and see authentic Navajo Hogan’s and Shoshone teepees, grind corn and make arrowhead necklaces. In 2015, the Treasure House was added which is next to the Native American Village. This new area explains the Utah mining
discussion about values and human needs is prerequisite to moving the world from the prevailing Dominance Model to the superior, and much needed, Collaboration Model. Since we are co-creators of our problems (as co-inhabitants on this planet) it behooves us to discuss solutions together. The first step to creating Global Collaboration might be cross-country discussions about how individuals and nations can collaborate for mutual benefit. We’re talking about developing partnerships on a massive scale. Can this be done? Absolutely! Why will it work? Because at the end of the day the Human Family does care about the same things: prosperity and peace. So to all who believe that creating mutually beneficial relationships are superior to top-down control... to those who believe that caring for people should be a high priority for lawmakers, let’s dialogue. Let’s begin by talking about which basic values and human needs should be part of a society based on the Collaboration Model. Caring (by definition) suggests we consider all life as valuable. It follows, then, that the life of a child is far more valuable than stocks or bonds. And if we believe that our children and families are more valuable than financial instruments, our economic policies and practices should reflect that. Societies should insist on practices that encourage health and good education for all. Policies created should encourage such things as individual and national productivity; financial and economic sustainability. Are not our values skewed when massive money is spent on warfare and rockets while masses of people suffer because their basic needs are not met? If we believe that the real wealth of the world lies in the contributions of humanity, then caring for people should be our highest priority. And laws that promote human development should be created at all levels of all governments as natural outgrowths of those beliefs. If you believe in these principles then an appropriate question is, “What’s next?” And a congruent action step is to gather with those who care deeply about the future and are willing to: Create in-country roundtable discussions where participants of varying social and economic status meet and discuss solutions within the context of the Collaboration Model.
era. For a small fee you can dig for gemstones in Prospectors Pit, identify the gemstone rocks at Assay station, buy and crack open a geode and a favorite for everyone, panning for gold in the stream. While you are there, don’t forget to hop on the Jupiter, Blackhawk or the 119 trains that take visitors around the entire park. Children will love to ride the miniature train that circles the pond on the east end of the park. To help visitors cool off, the Irrigation Station is a splash pad located in the middle of the park. There is also a children’s playground with playhouses, a rope swing, a petting farm, and pony rides. The gift shop at the visitor’s center has everything old-fashioned, fun, and local. You can purchase anything from jewelry, candy, pocketknives, stuffed animals, rocks, and other souvenirs. If you get hungry while strolling through the park, visitors can stop at any of these places to grab a bite to eat: Z.C.M.I. Mercantile store sells sweets and goodies, the Huntsman Grill, the Ice Cream Shop or Brigham’s Donut Shop which serves hot and fresh donuts every day. This Is The Place Heritage Park is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Admission is $12.95 for adults, $10.95 for seniors (65 and older) and $8, 95 for children (ages 3-11), and children 2 and under are free. The park is open from 10 am - 5 pm. Admission on Sunday’s are $6.95 for adults, $4.95 for seniors and $3.95 for children. If you go Monday through Saturday, admission fee includes any three of the following activities: a take-home craft, a pony ride or mini train ride. For more information visit www. thisistheplace.org, or call 801-582-1847. The address is 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave, in Salt Lake City.
Dialogue among nations at semi-annual conferences where every country is represented. Create grassroots and government support for the Collaboration Model. The obvious challenge with discussions that involve participants from different backgrounds and cultures is the problem of differing perspectives. Indeed, the gap between the haves and have-nots, cultural differences, religious differences, etc. pose a threat to the success of the proposed roundtable discussions and international dialogues. However, if participants can agree on long-term goals, such as prosperity and peace, healthy discussions about how to accomplish those goals can include the elements of collaboration. Old thinking assumes that top-down control will inevitably continue, but history proves that model is broken. New thinking leads to partnerships and to policies that value people and their needs. And that model works. It’s time for new thinking. I believe that the individuals, families, businesses, and nations that adopt and adhere to the Collaboration Model will not only enjoy increased prosperity, they will help lift the level of love and peace on earth in powerful ways, never before witnessed in the history of the world. Yes, now is the time for new thinking, new action, new strategies that work. It’s time for kindness, caring, and collaboration. Want to connect with Paula? Email Paula@WomensInformationNetwork.com
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2016 Trilogy Challenge Disc Golf Tournamant Second Annual Eagle Mountain Arts Alliance Writer’s Workshop By Guest Contributor Brandon Balkman
2016 TRILOGY CHALLENGE DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT WHEN & WHERE Monday, August 1 Flex start from 4:30-6:00 pm Player packet pick-up available at 3:00 pm Awards at 8:30 pm Beacon Hill Park (5959 W. Beacon Hill Blvd., Highland, UT 84003) Map It PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED (no later than July 20, 11:55pm MT): Pre-pay your $30* by registering online at REGISTER HERE *Youth in high school or younger, qualify for a $5 discount **Already have the Trilogy set from another 2016 tournament and do not want another? Only pay $15. WHAT IS A TRILOGY CHALLENGE? The Trilogy Disc Golf Challenge is your chance to prove your skill with a level
playing field in regards to discs. Players are only allowed to play in the tournament with the three 2016 discs they receive in their player pack; if a disc is lost during the round, they must finish the round without it. Players get everything they need to play disc golf for only $30! PLAYER PACK INCLUDES: • Driver: Latitude 64 Falchion - Speed: 9 Glide: 6 Turn: -1 Fade: 2 • Midrange: Westside Discs Sling - Speed: 5 Glide: 5 Turn: 0 Fade: 1 • Putter: Dynamic Discs Marshal - Speed: 3 Glide: 4 Turn: 0 Fade: 1 • Trilogy Mini (disc marker) • Trilogy Towel • Dynamic Discs Wristband QUESTIONS/SUGGESTIONS/COMMENTS: Brandon Balkman, 801-419-9610, Brandon@Balkman.com ENJOY THE TOURNAMENT!
The Mega Street Fair, You’re Invited! By Guest Contributor Evan Berrett
and Utah County’s future. Eagle Mountain alone has grown by almost 12,000% in 20 years and is on track to grow another 400% over the next 20-30 years. Small businesses want to be a big part of this growth and you can help. Your support for your local businesses and business owners will help shape cities like Eagle Mountain into communities we can be forever proud of. Bring friends and family and experience this amazing day of shopping local businesses like you wouldn’t believe. For more information about the Street Fair or if you are a business owner interested in participating, please send an email to eberrett@ emcity.org (vendors should hurry, space is almost at capacity). Come out and support our local businesses. Search the Eagle Mountain Street Fair Event on Facebook and share it with your friends and family. We look forward to seeing you at the 2016 Eagle Mountain Street Fair where community strengthens small business.
The Eagle Mountain Arts Alliance is pleased to present their second annual Writer’s Workshop. It takes place on August 6th from 9:00 am-6 pm. Classes range from the basics of writing, up to marketing your book and setting up your business. We will have special guest, Kirsten Osbourne teaching a few classes. She is an Amazon bestseller of romance, and the author of several different series, including American Mail-Order Brides. Other teachers include Tristi Pinkston, Peggy Eddleman, Ali Cross, Lindzee Armstrong, Rebecca Rode, Karen Hoover, Loralee Evans, Rachelle Hearn,
Jenna Eatough, Teri Harmon, and many more! Michael Bacera will be providing headshots for those interested while at the conference. His prices include: $25.00 for ten+ proofs or $45 for twenty+ proofs. Registration is $25.00, with an option for a Kneaders catered lunch for another $10. If you’d like to register, go to EagleMountainArts.org and click on events up on the top right. Along with the event, we are also hosting a writing and illustration contest. Entries are due by July 31st and the theme is “A brilliant flash of light lit up the night sky.” Rules are also found on EagleMountainArts.org.
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What you are about to learn about is not for the weak. The 2016 Eagle Mountain Street Fair is truly epic and you must be prepared. Come ready to walk the shaded Peregrine Rd. as you visit over 80 vendors (enough vendors to fill an entire wing of South Towne Mall!). Prepare your appetite for the 6 food trucks. And come smiling as you shop this massive gathering of local and small businesses on August 13th from 9 AM to 4 PM. Why go to the Street Fair? Did you know that there are over 400 businesses in Eagle Mountain City alone? Maybe you just can’t see them. Utah has been voted the #1 State for business by Forbes five of the past six years for a reason. These business owners are your neighbors, friends, and other community members that you stand behind in the grocery store check-out line. They caught the entrepreneurial spirit and want to share it with you! Small businesses are a big part of Utah
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