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American Fork officer is Officer of the Year

By Linda Petersen Writer

Officer Diego. O. Garcia of the American Fork Police Department has been named Officer of the Year for a medium-sized agency by the Utah Chiefs of Police Association. Lt. Sam Liddiard said the department is very proud of Garcia who, he said, does a great job. “It is quite an honor for the Utah Chiefs of Police Association to give this award to an American Fork PD officer.” “I feel grateful and humbled. This was unexpected for sure— I work with a lot of great men and women, and I’m kind of a young officer,” said Garcia who was nominated for the award by Police Chief Lance Call.

One incident where Garcia went above and beyond the call of duty happened last September when he was dispatched on a call where a man was concerned his wife was going to kill herself. The man said his wife had left their home after sending multiple text messages to friends indicating she planned to commit suicide.

Because the woman had a history of multiple suicide attempts, Garcia spent more than an hour scouring the city for the woman’s car. “American Fork doesn’t seem that big, but when you consider all

the places a person could go, it can be” Garcia said. “Finding someone in this type of situation, in only an hour’s time, is more like finding a needle in a haystack than you would think.” He finally located the woman’s car at a local hotel. At that moment the husband called him again so Garcia was able to arrange to meet him at the hotel. Once they arrived on the scene, they found the woman unconscious, but alive. She was transported to a local hospital and was able to receive treatment, which saved her life.

Months later, Garcia encountered the husband and learned that the woman was doing well and was receiving the treatment she needed. He told Garcia that as his wife thinks back to that day, she gratefully considers that without Garcia’s diligence and attention to detail, she would not have survived.

Garcia has been a member of the department for four years. He is a patrol officer, a NOVA instructor (a program taught to sixth graders to help them avoid illegal drugs and violence) and a SWAT team member. According to Call, Garcia has been an exemplary officer since his first day on the job.

Lehi to get a skatepark

By Linda Petersen Writer

Lehi City has hired a contractor to design and build a skate/bike park.

Spohn Ranch, a Los Angeles, California-based skate park designer and The designer of the Provo Skate Park, pictured, builder will be paid $470,000 to take the has been hired to construct a skate park in skate park from concept through design Lehi. to construction with a completion date of no later than October 15. Management analyst Beau Thomas said city officials had planned to build a skate park for a long time but it was only recently that the parks department had the funds.

To kick off the process, the city will A site for the park has not yet been hold a design workshop on Wednesday, determined. The Spohn Ranch team will April 13 from 6-8p.m. at City Hall to tour city-owned sites and will work with gather input on what residents would staff and the parks, trails and trees comlike to see at the new skate park. mittee to identify the best site, Thomas According to Spohn Ranch’s website, said. Spohn Ranch has designed and the first thing its team does is an analconstructed many municipal skate parks ysis of the community where the skate across the nation including the Provo park Skate Park.

Miss Eagle Mountain 2016

Kaylie Blacka was crowned Miss Eagle Mountain 2016 at the annual scholarship pageant on April 16. Kaylie platform is “Coping With Bullying”. Sara Hafen is her first attendant, and Courtney Reall second attendant.

Emma Evans received the Woman of they Year award for her service to the community. Evans, whose family owns Crossfit 1976, received multiple nominations from community members for her efforts to educate residents about nutrition and fitness. Evans volunteers at schools and offers support to those seeking to improve their health..

Two new parks planned for Lehi

By Linda Petersen Writer

Lehi City officials have decided it’s time to invest in some new parks. “With The concept plan for the Forrest/Mellor the completion of a new parks master Park(Courtesy of Lehi City) plan last May, it became clear the city was lacking in ball fields,” City Spokesman Cameron Boyle said. To address phases or all at once. Since the major that, the city is moving forward on what costs will be the ball fields, it may not is being called the Forrest/Mellor Park make sense to divide development into near Pioneer Crossing and 1700 West. phases. “This is going to be an expensive The 46-acre park will feature a five-dipark. We estimate it will cost $18 million amond baseball complex and three to $27.9 million,” Boyle said. soccer/multi-purpose fields. A regional There is no timeline as yet for detrail will weave through the park and velopment although, “We’d like to see it connect to the proposed Dry Creek Trail. happen sooner, rather than later,” Boyle The existing mini park (with a playground said. This park is being developed in and pavilion) will connect to the larger conjunction with the 72-acre Peck Park Forrest-Mellor Park by a walking bridge just west of the cemetery. The city has that will cross the creek. The new park held that property in a lease-to-own will include two additional playgrounds, agreement for the past 10 years. two small pavilions, two plazas and Planning for Peck Park is on hold until restrooms. the purchase is finalized. Once that is The city council approved the concept done, the park will go into concept deplan on March 8. It will now go to the sign, likely in three to six months. Boyle parks, trails and trees committee for ensaid it is likely to be more of a leisure gineering design. Once they have the de- park than Forrest-Mellor Park. “These sign, city officials will have to figure out two would be the largest parks the city how to fund the park. Boyle said they’re would have,” he said. not sure whether it will be developed in will go, asking such questions as the kinds of skate parks already in the area, the ratio of skateboarders to BMX bike riders and the demographics of the community. From there they create goals and a vision for a skate park that fits the community.

According to the city’s contract with Spohn Ranch, the skate/bike park will

include “amenities like bowls, ramps, tables, ¼ pipes, and like features. Construction should begin in late-June.

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How Can I Stop Yelling?

By Kimberly Bennette Writer

Mascot Miracles Foundation and Melissa Hill

By Matthew Gary Milam Writer

Felix is Latin for “Happy and Lucky.”

This is, perhaps, a fitting name for Felix, the mascot for the Falconz, when considering how fortunate he was to be inspired by the following event which preceded the founding of the Mascot Miracles Foundation.

According to Melissa Hill, Board Member of the Mascot Miracles Foundation, a few years ago, Felix met a little girl who had cancer. The meeting with this young lady had the effect of changing Felix’s world. “He saw the smile and happiness his simple presence brought to her.” Hill says. “From there he started going to events for other children whose families were in a similar medical crisis.

He dreamed of a foundation that would provide activities and special events for kids with severe or terminal illnesses.

Felix gathered some mascot friends, and now there is a whole Zoo of Mascots with his same vision.”

Founded in 2013, the Mascot Miracles Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps children who have a severe or terminal illness, or special needs.

Through the connection with professional, college and corporate mascots, the foundation creates events and parties bringing smiles to children and families in unthinkable situations.

Melissa Hill, native of Utah, became involved during the summer of 2014.

She was at a parade helping a friend pass out flyers for a different non-profit foundation when she saw a bunch of mascots causing a commotion on their motorcycles and in the crowd. She soon learned that the mascots were there representing the Mascot Miracle Foundation. Having already been involved with other non-profit groups, she says that this latest one really tugged at her heart.

Melissa had previously lost two pregnancies, and believes that had either of those children survived, they most likely would have had some sort of disability and would have fit right in with the founda-

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tion. She saw this as an opportunity to get her child (now 7 years old) involved in “giving back” and “paying it forward.”

At the end of 2014, Melissa met up again with the Mascot Miracles Foundation and become a volunteer. “I now help with many areas within the foundation and love what it is all about,” she says.

The MMF has two mottos—one for each of the two groups of people they serve: “Angels” and “Heroes.” The motto for their Angels is “Never forgotten,” and for their Heroes, “No one fights alone.”

The Angels of the MMF are children who have been part of the foundation and who unfortunately “earned their wings” too soon. The Heroes of the MMF are children with a severe or terminal illness, or those with special needs. Foundation activities and events include not only the afflicted child, but also the parents and siblings.

The foundation currently has 350-plus registered volunteers, 22 of which come from Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs and Lehi. Board Member, Melissa Hill says, “My hope is that we are able to reach those children and their families who are struggling with the battles they are facing with whatever illness they may have. I hope that by doing what we do they can breathe a sigh of relief—even if it is for a couple of hours.”

Melissa Hill is the proud mother to her own little miracle, Kayzlie. She has always loved serving others and one of her favorite mottos is “Give more than you take.” She says that she has had her own life trials and knows that if it weren’t for the kindness others have shown her, she would “be a mess.” She also supports the Utah Falconz Women’s Football Team with game day operations and works with mascots Felix Falcon and Flex during the spring season.

Information about upcoming events is available at www.mascotmiraclesfoundation.org. The Mascot Miracles Foundation’s largest fundraising event is the “MMF Masquerade Ball.” It will be held Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Viridian Event Center.

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Being calm, rational adults, we know that when a child is crying, screaming, yelling, kicking, throwing themselves on the ground, or rolling around in a rage like they’ve been possessed like the little girl in The Exorcist, that a calm, rational approach is best. And we are always sure to carry through with that.

Ha! If you do, then props to you, but, being human, I’m guessing we’ve all at one time or another reached our level of tolerance for soul-piercing screams and irrational arguments. And when that happens, we yell. Whether to be heard over said screams, or just because we can’t handle it, it’s happened to almost all of us. If it hasn’t happened to you, can you please come over and write the article? Or just send in your name so we can nominate you for the Nobel peace prize?

Anyway, we all know yelling doesn’t really help. Yelling is a cycle. Your kid yells, so you yell at them, and then they yell louder to be heard over your yelling, and you yell louder to be heard over their yelling, and then it ends with lots of hoarse voices and ringing ears.

Worry about finding a solution? Well, Amanda, of Dirt & Boogers, a website

dedicated to helping parents through the amazing journey known as parenthood, has a few tips.

One of the most important things she recommends is to keep track of when you’re losing your temper. If you’re feeling frustrated, monitor your breathing, your pulse rate, and how angry you are. This is a good tip whether you are speaking to your children or just driving in rush hour traffic. Checking on your temper can help prevent it from getting out of control.

She also recommends redirecting your anger. Instead of taking your anger out on your children, who sometimes play fast and loose with the ideas of angels and demons, leave the room. Crank up the music, dance around, scrub that mildew out of your kitchen sink...just put your frustration into something productive.

If you find this difficult, take a moment to see yourself as your child sees you. Are they seeing an angry, scary person who yells when things aren’t going their way?

Is that what you want them to see? I’m guessing it isn’t. You’re a good person.

So is your kid. Unfortunately, frustrations are going to happen. Your kids are still learning. Let’s teach them that yelling isn’t the answer. You’ve got this.

For more tips and ideas, you can check out Amanda’s Stop Yelling Toy Box website at http://dirtandboogers.com/ stop-yelling-toolbox/

School Bus Safety Tips for All of Us

By Matthew Gary Milam Writer

The wheels on the bus go round and round. These wheels drive kids to and from school, take classes on field trips, transport school sports teams to compete against other schools in other cities, and, most importantly, hold the safety of our children on top of those same wheels. Most people would agree that there’s not a more important reason for vehicle safety than for a school bus.

Alpine School District invests a lot of time and money choosing and training bus drivers they feel will keep students safe. Drivers must go through a rigorous training program, pass a stringent licensing exam in order to be certified, and are monitored closely by transportation supervisors entrusted with protecting not only children, but also the thousands and thousands of tax dollars invested in the many buses of the Alpine fleet. In fact, drivers are monitored via an onboard camera that is reviewed anytime there might be a need to examine the actions of its bus drivers.

So, training excellent drivers with unfailingly safe driving habits is critical for the safety of the driver, the children, and other drivers on the road. But are bus drivers the only factor in bus safety?

Crossroads Journal caught up with “Jennifer,” one of Alpine District’s experienced and skillful drivers, to learn about a bus driver’s perspective on bus driving, and also to get her tips on safe bus-driving practices. The answer to the question previously posed is “no”,bus drivers are not the only factor when it comes school bus safety.

Jennifer says that not only do the drivers need to exercise the utmost professionalism when it comes to bus safety, but also other drivers on the road—and the students themselves.

She claims, “The number one safety complaint of bus drivers is other drivers running stop signs. When the bus’ yellow lights come on, it is a warning that the bus is about to stop to load and unload children. The red lights and stop sign of the bus mean ‘stop.’ Too many children are injured or killed every year due to drivers running the bus stop signs, Jennifer says.

And what about the students and parents? Jennifer says, “It’s important to teach students to remain 12 feet from the bus and wait for the driver to signal them to load.” She continues, “Children must sit “back-to-back/ bottom-to-bottom” while the bus is moving” Another thing Jennifer says students and passengers need to know is where the yellow emergency brake is.

She says that if ever something were to happen to the bus driver, anyone can pull the brake and the bus will slowly roll to a stop. She says, knowing where emergency exits are and memorizing emergency procedures are very important as well.

One final thing Jennifer wants student-passengers and other drivers on the road to know is that buses take four times as long to come to a full stop than other vehicles. When there are dangerous weather conditions, these stopping times are even longer. Jennifer says that this plays a big factor when it comes to encountering all the cross streets along Pony Express Parkway, the main thoroughfare along her own route.

Alpine bus drivers are trained to keep our children, other drivers, and their expensive buses safe. It’s important for other drivers out there on the road to be courteous and patient when encountering these large, important, big, yellow vehicles. Being late for an appointment is a small price to pay for keeping all these children—as well as other drivers on the road—safe.

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Thanksgiving Park Growth

By Michael Young Writer

For over a decade, Thanksgiving Park in Lehi has been a magnet for businesses in Utah County. It boasts over 850,000 square feet of premium business space with over sixty tenants.

It also has easy access to local retailers, fitness facilities onsite, and a full outdoor park.

When Thanksgiving Point opened in 1996, the area around Thanksgiving Point was nothing more than empty land. It was the project of Alan and Karen Ashton. Alan was the co-founder of WordPerfect, and founded Thanksgiving Point after selling WordPerfect to Novell.

Now, it is only fitting that this area that links Utah County with Salt Lake County contains Utah’s highest concentration of technology companies. All in all, these companies are adding more than 3.5 million square feet of office space, which is almost twice as much as the Empire State Building.

Many of these companies have located their headquarters there, including Adobe, Xactware, and Property Solutions, while others have created large satellite offices, such as Vivint, Pluralsight, and AtTask. There are several non-technology companies who have also set up shop there, including a large law firm and a variety of restaurants.

The nearby Outlets at Traverse Mountain are planning to double their size, attracting a variety of new retailers and restaurants. This growth has lead to a boom in employment in the area.

In the last six years, employment in the area has increased by about 15 percent, compared to a state average of 4 percent. It is especially easy to find new employees here because employers can attract talent from both Utah and Salt Lake Counties.

Source: http://siliconslopes.com/ blog/2014/04/10/lehi-unites-megavalley-3-5-million-square-feet-space/

Highland Holds Open House

By Linda Petersen Writer

Highland City is hosting a community open house on Thursday, May 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at City Hall, 5400 West Civic Center Dr., Suite 1.

If the weather co-operates, kids can enjoy games and popcorn outside and peek inside police, fire and Public Works vehicles while their parents or grandparents find out more about the city’s budget and the ongoing utility rate study. There will be informative displays and city staff will be on hand to answer questions. (If it rains or storms, games will be moved inside.)

Mayor Mark Thompson and members of the city council will visit with residents, answer questions and get feedback on how the city is doing. The Highland Arts Council will also be on hand to provide information on upcoming events and how to get involved. The Highland Library will be holding an open house that evening to showcase the first phase of its redesign. The Children’s Chime Choir will also perform. Local businesses will be highlighting what they have to offer with booths, prizes and giveaways.

“Our goal for this event is to bring residents to the city to help them learn about what the city does, the services it provides, and to meet local businesses to encourage them to shop local,” event organizer Erin Wells said.

Hilton Home 2 Suites

By Michael Young Writer

The Hilton Home 2 Suites seek to be your home away from home or a “Home 2”. The chain is run by Hilton Hotels with a location in Lehi, not far from Thanksgiving Point. It offers one-bedroom suites with separate living and sleeping areas to help you have a comfortable stay. Each room comes with complimentary WiFi and a full service kitchen, so that you may prepare food in your room. All furniture is moveable within the room and each room features both a king-sized bed and a sofa bed.

Hilton Home 2 Suites offer a variety of room options to accommodate those with disabilities, as well as items for children, such as cribs, high chairs, and

playpens, provided at no extra charge.

The suites also accommodate pets of up to 50 pounds after providing a deposit.

Businesses and groups can rent out their meeting space, which has room for up to 56 guests.

Complimentary breakfast is provided and there is a convenience store on-site which allows for convenient meal preparation. The hotel also provides a variety of on-site amenities, including laundry facilities, fitness facilities, an indoor pool, a 24-hour business center, and an outdoor area with fire pits and grills.

AAA members can book at as a discounted rate, as can those who book their stays well in advance. You can learn more about them online on their website: home2suites3.hilton.com.

Business Spotlight: Direct Communications

By Michael Young Writer

Direct Communications, based in Eagle Mountain, provides a variety of communication services to customers in Utah and Southern Idaho. They are the only company that provides true fiber optic service to customers in Eagle Mountain.

They are a local company that is committed to giving back to the community. They employ many Eagle Mountain residents, keep their tax dollars here in the area, and set aside money each year for the benefit of local schools. They provide schools with checks to fund library, computer, and other programs as a way of enriching the lives of those whom they serve.

Directcom has experienced rapid expansion in the past few years, both from new subdivisions being built in the area and from existing Internet customers switching from copper lines to fiber optic Internet services. They are happy to announce that approximately 75% of all residential neighborhoods in Eagle Mountain

now have access to fiber optic Internet and that this number should increase to 100% within the next few years.

Fiber optic Internet is much more reliable and provides higher speeds than other older forms of Internet service.

There is no limit to bandwidth, and no degradation of Internet signal due to distance. These networks are also easier to maintain, which means fewer service interruptions for customers. They invite people to learn more about the benefits of switching to fiber, and to beware of misinformation circulating about the effectiveness of archaic forms of Internet connection, such as microwave technology.

Another positive aspect of their growth is that fact that their customer support is now completely in-house so that all of their technicians are specially trained on how to help solve problems dealing with their network. This means they have resolved issues more quickly, without the need for repeat visits.

You can learn more about Directcom and their available services at their website: http://directcom.com/.

Chase Bank Provides Vital Services for a Growing Community

By Michael Young Writer

Located on Commerce Drive, Chase Bank in Saratoga Springs provides essential financial services to the community, while making sure you have a smooth experience. Chase Bank is a part of JPMorgan and Chase and Company and serves nearly half of all American households. They are the largest credit card issuer in the U.S. and are second in the number of mortgages they service. They have been ranked highest in customer satisfaction for large banks by the American Customer Satisfaction Index for three years running and plan to keep it up.

One of the perks they offer their customers, is freedom to bank whenever and wherever they want. There are over 5,300 branches and 15,500 ATMs around the country, including the one in Saratoga Springs. Even if you cannot visit them in person, you can bank anytime on your

Jiffy Lube

By Michael Young Writer

Jiffy Lube has always been a pioneer in the oil-change business. About 35 years ago, they created the first drivethrough service bay to make the process of car maintenance more convenient.

They also created the first reminder stickers for car windshields so that car owners remember when to have their next checkup. They continue to innovate and now have things such as a nationwide database that lets you visit any Jiffy Lube in the country with the confidence that your records will travel with you.

Jiffy Lube does provide oil changes, but that is only one in their lineup of services. They can inspect and repair air conditioning, provide air filtration services, battery maintenance and replacement services, brake services, drivetrain work, fuel system cleaning, engine maintenance, and help you work on your tires, windshield wipers, or even your

mobile device or computer. They have the 1# most visited online banking portal in the United States.

In addition to typical checking and savings accounts, Chase Bank offers a variety of other services vital to a growing community. They provide loans for both homeowners and to those wanting to start up or expand small businesses. For businesses, they also provide merchant services to help businesses accept payments and keep track of inventory. The also provide loans for car owners and college students.

At Chase Bank, they believe in helping local people make smart decisions with their money, whether it is in investing or trying to plan for retirement. They employ a team of financial advisors who meet with you and your family to help you set financial goals and formulate a plan to achieve them.

For more information about your local Chase Bank branch, visit them online at http://www.chase.com.

transmission. When safety and emissions time comes around, they can make sure your car has all the proper work and documentation done.

Jiffy Lube also believes in being a part of the community. One way it does this is through its “What Drives You?” program, which provides scholarships to licensed teen drivers in Utah. It has a separate program that also provides scholarships to Utah teens who are enrolled in Driver’s Ed. Each of these scholarships provide a $5,000 award. The first is available to students 15 to 17-years old who are enrolled in Driver’s Ed, and the second is to students 16 to 18-years old who have their driver’s license. All they have to do is fill out an application and write a 500word essay about what “drives” them, and what motivates them to work toward their goals in the future. Applications can be found at www.yourturn2apply.com/ utah.htm.

You can often find coupons and more about local Jiffy Lube stores by visiting them online at jiffylubeutah.com

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Tis the season for gardening: SS library offers helpful gardening classes

By Christy Jepson Writer

Spring is here, the sun is out and it is time to start yardwork and gardening again. Saratoga Springs’ library is offering several gardening classes throughout April and May to help people learn about landscaping, gardening, strawberries, tomatoes and pests. These classes are offered for a small fee to help raise money for the library.

These classes will be taught by a resident of Saratoga Springs, Kimberly Tolman. She has lived in the area for about 6 years. She became interested in gardening when she realized she didn’t know how to take care of the fruit trees that were in her yard. She started taking gardening classes at Thanksgiving Point. She later graduated from USU’s Master Gardeners Program. Last year she received an In-Depth Master Gardener Certification in fruit, nuts and berries. “Since becoming a Master Gardener I am often asked many of the same kinds of questions. Here in Saratoga Springs we have some very specific issues that gardeners need to be aware of and how to address (high winds, high salt, clay soil, etc). Many of these issues can be easily overcome with the right information,” says Tolman.

Most gardening classes are only five dollars with the exception of a few series classes (3 weeks) that are twenty dollars. If you have questions about certain aspects of gardening, look at the schedule and see if there is a class that might help. “Many people find gardening to be overwhelming or intimidating and it does not need to be. It can be a lot of fun and hugely rewarding. I try to teach a fun class that helps people feel empowered and excited to try new things,” says Tolman.

Below is the schedule of gardening classes offered at the Saratoga Springs Library. Registration is required for each class. You can register online by visiting the saratogaspringscity.com. The library is located at 1307 N Commerce Drive.

-- A series of classes about landscaping will be offered on Wednesday

April 13, 20 and 27 from 7:00-8:00 pm.

Each week will focus on different basic principles to help beautify your yard: irrigation and turf; trees, shrubs and flower; and design principles. This series costs $20.

---On Saturday, April 9 the class subject will be about berries. Topics of this class will include: how to care for strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, how to deal with pests and different techniques to harvest your best crop yet.

This class will be 10:00-11:30 am and the cost will be $5.

-- How to plan the perfect garden will be the focus on the Saturday, April 9 noon to 1:00 pm class. Learn about which kinds of fruits and vegetables should be planted together. The cost is $5.

-- On Saturday, April 30 adults can learn about how to garden with kids.

Come to this class to learn how to involve your children in your yard and garden and how to make it fun for everyone.

This class will be from 10:00-11:30 am.

The cost is $5.

-- Also on Saturday, April 30 from noon-1:00 pm come learn about patio gardens. If your garden space is limited, come to this class to find out which kinds of plants can go in patio containers. The cost is $5.

-- The gardening series classes will focus on: soil and irrigation, vegetable varieties, and care and maintenance.

These classes are for beginner to intermediate gardeners to help them find success in their garden. This series will be held on Wednesday May 4, 11, and 18 from 7:00-8:00 pm. The cost is $20 for the series.

-- Saturday May 14’s class will focus on tomatoes. Come learn about the different varieties and how to increase your yields. This class will be 10:00-11:30 am. The cost is $5.

--On Saturday, May 14 a free class will be offered about common pests and problems about gardening. The class will be from 12:00-1:00 pm.

Don’t forget to pre-register online for each class. For more information visit www.saratogaspringscity.com and click on the library then events page.

Meet Saratoga Springs’ New K-9 Dog

called to service in Salt Lake County, as well.

The K-9 dog is the only one in the city, and was sponsored in full by the National Police Dog Foundation, for which Chief Burton is grateful. Officer Dalton claims to have the best job in the department, and enjoys Rico’s happy personality. “He looks more intimidating. I won’t say his bite doesn’t hurt, because I’ve been bit myself. But he is one of the nicest, easiest-going dogs.”

We extend Rico a warm welcome to Saratoga Springs and know his nose will be an invaluable tool for our police department.

By Jan Brown Memmott Writer

Officer Derek Dalton of the Saratoga Springs Police Department was recently assigned a new partner. Rico is a year and a half old, was born in Slovakia and raised in Ogden, and qualifed to serve just two months ago. A Belgian Malinois, Rico is still learning new skills. He trained as a narcotics dog, but Dalton and others are also teaching him to help with tracking and article searches. The pair helped with a robbery in American Fork this month, and sometimes are

Business Spotlight: Fantastic Sam’s SS

By Michael Young Writer

Fantastic Sams in Saratoga Springs is a continuation of a great tradition that started in 1974. In that year, Sam Ross opened the first Fantastic Sams beauty salon in Memphis, Tennessee.

Then, he hoped to create an affordable, high-quality, salon experience that would accessible to everyone. Today, Fantastic Sams has grown into one of the world’s largest salon chains, with over 1,100 locations in North America alone.

Fantastic Sams provides both salon services and products to its customers at affordable prices without skimping on quality. In everything they do, they don’t want to be “your typical budget salon”. Their services start with simple haircuts and range from getting coloring and highlights, to texturizing, to waxing, and even up-dos. The salon is meant for

both men and women, and children of all ages. In addition to regular haircuts, men can also enjoy a beard or mustache trim.

One thing that sets Fantastic Sams apart is their “consultation before cutting”. Each appointment starts with a consultation with your stylist, so that they do not begin cutting or styling your hair until you both have agreed on a look that is right for you. Every day there are no appointments necessary, so that you can walk-in and be seen quickly on your own timetable.

Their salons also include professional grade hair-care products at affordable prices. You can browse their selection online before making purchases in store.

The website features extensive information on their products so you know exactly what each one does and what ingredients it contains. The website also explains how each product is supposed to be applied and why it should be used.

Learn more by visiting www.fantasticsams.com.

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EM Youth Council & Mascot Miracles “Stick Horse Rodeo”

By Matthew Gary Milam Writer

The Eagle Mountain City Council is flanked by a younger version of itself, known as the city’s Youth Council. These exemplary youths are selected by the mayor and City Council each year to represent the youth of the community in civic and volunteer activities. Those youth who hold mayoral and other positions within the council—along with other youths who volunteer to help for events and activities-- have the opportunity to not only learn how local government works, but also to participate and represent other Eagle Mountain youth in matters that are relevant to them. They also get to help a lot of people and organizations through the volunteer work they perform. Plus, they also have a very good time while doing all this!

The Youth Council’s latest endeavor is to participate in an activity of the Mascot Miracles Foundation. According to Matt Visser, advisor to the Youth Council, the kids got involved with the MM Foundation through Jared Gray, of Eagle Mountain Rodeo fame. According to Visser, the Youth Council had always volunteered for the Eagle Mountain Rodeo—until it was canceled. As a result, Visser called Jared Gray and asked how the Youth Council could continue to help. Through Gray’s association with Pony Express Events, he was able to involve the Youth Council in one of the Mascot Miracles Foundation activities.

According to their website: “The Mascot Miracles Foundation is a non-profit

organization that helps children who have serious illness through professional, college and corporate mascots; by creating and attending events, and parties; and bringing smiles to those children in unthinkable situations.”

After voting to involve itself with MMF, the Youth Council was happy to help, specifically with involvement in the “Stick Horse” Rodeo. What is a stick horse? Well, you might have guessed, it’s those little horsey heads on the end of a broom-handle-type stick that some of us older residents will remember from our childhoods and that younger folks might know about as well. You can go to “toysrus.com” website to see what one looks like, but the fun thing is that the Youth Council has volunteered to make these faux rodeo horses themselves. They actually created and assembled them at City Hall on March 23.

At the Stick Horse Rodeo, the Youth Council will be helping with sign-ins; “mascot wrangling;” teaching the participants (Hero’s), about the events; and helping them with whatever else they might need.

Matt Visser is working to help raise funds for the event. He and Jared Gray came up with the idea to get sponsors for the stick horses. Having obtained the Youth Council’s approval, Visser is looking for sponsors for the stick horses--for a very reasonable fee! Those interested can contact him through the Eagle Mountain City website. Information about the Stick Horse Rodeo and Mascot Miracles Foundation can also be obtained by contacting either Matt Visser or Jared Gray (Pony Express Events). Hope to see you at the event where we might all be shouting yippee—or rather, “stickee”--ki-yay!

photo by Lehi Area Chambers

Crossroads Family Medicine Named as Business of the Month

By Kregg Chidester Crossroads Family Medicine was honored on April 5, 2016 by the Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce as Business of the Month. The award was presented at a luncheon held at the Outlets at Traverse Mountain Grand Lobby, 3700 Cabels’s Blvd in Lehi, Utah.

Crossroads Family Medicine, operated by Dr. Kenneth Crump, was the first family practice west of Utah Lake. The clinic was first opened in Eagle Mountain in 2001, and in 2005 moved to a more central location next to the Saratoga Springs City offices. Last year Dr. Crump reinforced his commitment to the community by building a new office right on Redwood Road. You have probably

seen their bright red building! They are now able to better serve their patients in a new location, incorporating innovative technology and the latest techniques along with the personalized care their patients have come to appreciate. Dr. Crump is assisted by Winston “Pete” Petersen, PA and Trenaisa Nay, NP. Future plans include more doctors and expanded hours as they continue to grow.

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Jefferson Moss - Candidate

for House of Representatives

By Jan Brown Memmott Writer

Jefferson Moss is running for Utah State House of Representatives in District 2, representing Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain. He says he was raised with the expectation to “give back.”

His education and experience qualify him for the position. He began with service on the city council in his mid twenties. He was a new member of Saratoga Springs, but still felt compelled to get involved. “As the fastest growing city in Utah, I knew it was critical that we were managing our growth effectively and ensuring we were being fiscally responsible,” Moss writes on his website. “Shortly after being elected, our city was hit severely by the housing crisis.

As a small business owner with an MBA, I felt that I needed to dig in and do what was necessary to fix the mess we were in. Other council members and I held multiple town hall meetings to share every detail of our financial situation and ask for feedback and recommendations. We went over every item in every department to ensure we were being as efficient as possible. We cut our city budget drastically, which required some very difficult decisions. I knew we could do more with less. With the recent launch of a police department and other city services, it was obvious we weren’t going to be able to sustain the current revenue necessary.”

“In evaluating our options, our staff recommended increasing fees on utilities. Other cities use this approach because it doesn’t require compliance with

truth in taxation laws. My concern in doing that was two fold. One, I thought it was deceitful. I didn’t think it was the honest, transparent way to tax residents.

Two, it was fiscally responsible to match fixed revenues with fixed costs. This way there was a fixed base that could sustain financial downturns for things that were critical to our city. This experience taught me some very valuable lessons when it comes to government and I’ve learned that you need to be continually vigilant. I also learned that you can’t always trust the information you are provided.”

He moved out of state with his family for job opportunities, and although successful, he and his wife, Kim, decided to move back to Utah to raise their four children, now ages 13 to 3. He has a Bachelor degree in Political Science and a Masters of Business Administration, both from BYU. He is an entrepreneur, former member of the Saratoga Springs City Council and Planning Commission and is currently serving on the Utah State Board of Education. He is also currently the Senior Director of Investment Management and Development Services at Utah Valley University.

Jefferson Moss says he is running for the Utah State House of Representatives because he knows that he brings the needed skills and experience to ensure we run an effective and efficient state government. His wealth of experience and education enable him to understand the complexities of government agencies and know how to ask the critical questions. For more information on Moss, visit his website, jefferson4utah. com

Students from Lone Peak HS invited to attend national dance festival

By Christy Jepson Writer

Five students from Lone Peak High School’s Performing Dance Company had the exclusive opportunity to participate in the National High School Dance Festival in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania in March. Lone Peak’s Performing Dance Company was on the lengthy waiting list to attend this national dance festival since summer and were waiting to know the results from their three student choreography dance submissions and two professional choreography dance submissions. In January, they found out that senior, Alex McAllister’s, student choreography submission was accepted. Her video was chosen under blind review which meant there was no indication about who the performers were, what state or school they were from.

They were competing for a spot against some east coast fine arts schools and even some school from Taiwan, Australia and Canada.

“All around, this was a great experience. I never knew that I was capable of creating a dance that would be appreciated on the national level. So just the very fact that we were accepted into the festival, because of my piece, was mind blowing, especially being the only school in Utah and one of the few public

schools accepted in the nation,” says Alex McAllister. “Dancing is something I’ve grown to appreciate over the years, but going to this festival has completely solidified my love for it. I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything.” ccording to Krista Di Lello, Lone Peak’s Performing Dance Company director, Alex’s piece included the use of video. “She filmed parts and sections of her piece on our class I-pad in various locations. She filmed on location at the catwalk, outside, and even with paint!

She later “choreographed” the video together to fit with the music and match the dancing the dancers would do on the stage in front of the projected film.”

The National High School Dance Festival only happens every other year and this year was held at Point Park University in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

Five students, two chaperones and the Performing Dance Company director, Di Lello attended the festival. The festival was held March 3-6 and had 1,200 high school age dancers from around the world. They participated in auditions, concerts and took more than 200 master classes in jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, modern, hip hop, musical theater, salsa, African, somatics, injury prevention, and nutrition. Classes were taught by professionals, such as teachers from Joffrey Ballet, Parsons Dance, and many more.

Survey says: Highland residents happy with their community

By Linda Petersen Writer

The city of Highland received some positive results in a recent survey of residents. The 16-question survey, which 1,094 residents responded to, showed that, overall, they are very satisfied with the city and the services they receive.

“City Council and staff have really wanted to better communicate with residents and get a better feeling on how we are doing.

We thought a survey would be the best way to accomplish that,” city spokesperson Erin Wells said.

City officials were very pleased with the response. “Highland has done a couple of surveys in the past and not had a great response, “ Wells said. “To get over 1,000 responses is great.”

The survey questioned residents on the reasons they live in Highland. The most popular reason was large lot sizes (56 percent), followed by family focused (54 percent), low congestion (41 percent) and schools (38 percent), outdoor recreation (29 percent), community affluence (19 percent), low business (12 percent) and location (8 percent). When asked what they think the city’s top three priorities should be over the next five years, 70 percent responded “roads” for their number one answer.

Wells said city officials are very aware that the roads need work. In fact, city staff is asking for an increase for road maintenance in the upcoming budget.

Debt reduction was a distant second (just over 40 percent) with the recreation center and economic development tying for third (at just over 30 percent each).

These were followed by more parks, library, public’s safety, recreation programming, communication, small zoning and more events.

Respondents ranked city services high, with the exception of roads (getting less than 20 percent approval). Cemetery, fire services and EMS were all over 90 percent with the remainder from 60 to 90 percent, except for events and the library, which received approval ratings of just over 50 percent each.

Highland residents think city, library and public works field staff exhibit a high level of professionalism. All received more than an 80 percent approval rating, with library staff receiving almost 90 percent.

Of the respondents, 51 percent did the survey online, while 49 percent returned the mail-in survey. Close to 70 percent want to receive city-related information in the city newsletter, followed by email (55 percent) and the city website (40 percent).

Just 6 percent would like to receive it at City Council meetings.

“We were surprised to see how many residents prefer getting their information in the newsletter,” Wells said. “We were working in a more online direction. Now, we’re going to keep the newsletter a high priority and reformat it so it is even more informative for our residents.”

The majority of those who took the survey were ages 35-54 (64 percent), while 29 percent were ages 55 to 65+. Just 7 percent of respondents were 18 to 34.

Forty-nine percent were female and 48 percent were male. Fifty-three percent of those surveyed have children under the age of 18 living in the home. Fifty-nine percent have lived in the city more than 10 years. Most (93 percent) expect to stay more than five years, with 85 percent expecting that to be more than 10 years. Fifty percent live in the southwest quadrant of the city with 23 percent in the northwest, 18 percent in the southeast and 6 percent in the northeast.

Photo: Eagle Mountain Public Library Facebook page

SS and EM Libraries Have Activities for Families

By Jan Brown Memmott Writer

Saratoga Springs has a variety of classes open to the public at its library.

A cooking class is held the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. Registration is required and space is limited to 20 participants, so please register anyone who will be attending the class with you. It promises to be fun and educational.

The city also offers merit badge classes for Boy Scouts. You must also register to attend these classes. Classes are typically scheduled on Wednesday or Saturday.

Leaders try to offer two classes per month, but the schedule varies based on volunteer availability.

Thankfully, the Saratoga Springs Literacy Center is here to help ALL children 5 to 10-years old with their reading skills. The Literacy Center is operated by the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Sessions are held in the City Council Chambers. Registration is required. Children must know their ABC’s and be able to work with the existing curriculum.

Finally, the young children will enjoy Story Time. It is meant to inspire lifelong reading habits and give children a positive experience with the library. These programs include stories, finger plays, action rhymes, music, movement activities, art

activities and more. Programs will be limited to 20 children, due to space.

Information and schedules can be found at saratogaspringscity.com. Click “Library” then “Programs and Events” Eagle Mountain Library also has many programs for its citizens. It offers Kindles available for checkout. They are preloaded with titles and can be used with Amazon and Overdrive.

There are weekly free activities including Story Time, which is generally every Tuesday & Thursday at 10:30am. Kids on the MOVE is Wednesday at 10:30am in the Council Chambers- a good use of government offices! Spanish Story Time is Fridays at 10:30am, and all are welcome.

Toddler Time Build is held Mondays & Fridays at 11:30am. Color Me Calm is in the library Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30pm.

Coloring pages are available for all ages.

Eagle Mountain offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes Saturdays at 10:30am. Finally, the library has fun classes for all ages in the evenings, including Raw Chef Wendy with cooking, Mad Science, Lego/Builder’s Club, Wearable Crafts, Debbie’s Art Academy, and Yoga Faith with Lindsey. Some of these require registration or fees, so be sure to check for details at emcity.org/departments/library/ calendar-test.

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Shon Reed is for the Birds

partnership with Eagle Mountain City and Rocky Mountain Power, who have donated the poles, other equipment, and labor.

His team consists of approximately 30 local volunteers that help monitor the nest sites over the summer and provide data to HawkWatch International as a part of their ongoing study of Kestrels. These kinds of projects are vital to helping birds such as Kestrels maintain their population as cities grow. He plans to get up to 24 Kestrel boxes in town as an example to others cities about how such projects can be successful.

He maintains an active Instagram account under username shon_reed, where you can see stunning examples of his bird and landscape photography.

By Matthew Gary Milam Writer

For local resident Shon Reed, everything is for the birds. This bird hobbyist and photographer from American Fork has made Eagle Mountain his focus for the last eight years. His work centers on conservation of bird habits and taking pictures of them.

Currently, he is coordinating the Kestrel Nest Project in Eagle Mountain. A kestrel is a small kind of falcon that typically hover over the countryside and suddenly swoop down to attach prey such as small rodents.

As part of this project, he has a group that has installed 15 nest boxes for the American Kestrel in the Eagle Mountain area in

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Saratoga Springs City Council Notes

Girls and Their Sled Dogs Clara and her friend Tatum (both from Eagle Mountain and classmates) were friends first and then found out that they both shared a rare passion and hobby of dog sledding.

Since then they’ve competed in several of the same races but never against each other. On March 4-5th they were finally competitors in a race in Logan where they were both in the 2 dog junior category.

They both had a blast! Clara loves that her “Bapa”, David Asay, is her mentor and

By Jan Brown Memmott Writer

Photo by Amy Asay

fellow musher with his team of “Eagle Mountain sled dogs”. There’s no where she’d rather be but with him, their dogs and behind a sled.

Story sent to us by Amy Asay. The Crossroads Journal encourages neighbors, parents and friends to send in stories and photo’s about the people living in our commuinity. Share with your story with us. www.thecrossroadsjournal-submitnews

Saratoga Springs City Council last met March 29, 2016. ABC Great Beginnings is requesting rezone from Agriculture to Mixed Use at the east end of Harvest Hills neighborhood. Besides a 150-child daycare, it wants to build 41 apartments, a restaurant, and retail space at the northwest corner of Aspen Hills Blvd and Redwood Road. Despite city residents overwhelmingly passing Proposition 6, which limits future multi-family housing to 2%, the city has not ruled out the request. Interested residents may want to contact City Council members to voice their opinions.

Currently, staff recommends that the City Council review and discuss the proposal and give the applicant informal feedback on the proposed rezone and concept plan in preparation for a future public hearing. Future public hearings will be scheduled and noticed. City Council members contact information can be

found at saratogaspringscity.com Home-business categories are going through changes, which was covered in an earlier edition of this newspaper. This week, the Planning Commission proposed that multi-family occupants be allowed to have the same home-business privileges as single family home dwellers do. They were especially concerned with how much auto traffic the home-business generates in the neighborhood. The process for a business license would be the same, and city staff would handle most of the applications. The City Council discussed these changes and other factors. The proposal is on hold until city staff can rewrite it with the council’s recommended changes.

Camp Williams will conduct live fire exercises April 15-20, 2016. A new elementary school is being built in the Legacy Farms subdivision. It seems to be on track for a 7-month build and a Fall 2016 open.

Revere Healthcare

By Michael Young Writer

At Revere Health, they take pride in providing health and happiness to their patients. They take time to educate and communicate with every patient. They work closely with patients to develop healthcare plans to meet specific goals and needs.

Revere Health started back in 1960, but was originally known as Central Utah Clinic. It was the brainchild of three doctors who decided to combine their practices to meet the healthcare needs of Utah County. There are now a variety of locations throughout Utah County and beyond, including one in Eagle Mountain itself. They boast over 100 clinics throughout Utah with 29 different healthcare specialties and over 170

Saratoga Springs Police Blotter A Little Here, a Little There A woman reported her adult son stole her debit card and was withdrawing money from her account at local ATMs. He stole money from her during numerous transactions, illegally procuring several hundred dollars each time. The money he stole added up to thousands of dollars.

She believed he was using it to purchase methamphetamine. The suspect was confronted about the incident and after being issued the Miranda Rights, admitted to stealing the debit cards and fraudulently withdrawing money from his parents’ checking accounts. He admitted to stealing their money several times, and that it was used to purchase methamphetamine.

He was booked into Utah County Jail for his charges.

That Spice Isn’t Paprika An officer observed a vehicle running on the side of Redwood Road near Grandview Boulevard at approximately 1:00 AM. He stopped to check on the vehicle and saw a male slumped over in the front seat of the vehicle. Loud rock music was blaring on the vehicle’s radio, and it appeared the driver was unconscious.

When the officer approached the vehicle, the driver had a film canister containing “Spice” in his left hand. In his right hand he had a pipe. The man was extremely impaired and was arrested. He had been released from jail earlier that morning in Juab County. Upon his release, he immediately went to Salt Lake and purchased the Spice and smoked it because he knew they wouldn’t test for it in Drug Court. He was transported to Utah County Jail where he was booked for his new charges. The suspect successfully stayed out of jail for nearly 24 hours!

“Mike’s Hard...” Getting a DUI Is Easy.

A woman reported seeing a male driving while drinking Mike’s Hard Lemonade in his vehicle. The vehicle was located and the driver was contacted. He performed field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI. He had a BAC of 0.02, but also tested positive for benzodiazepines, heroin, and cocaine. He was booked into Utah County Jail where he will be able to

reflect back on how he made it so easy for officers to arrest him.

I See That Under Your Leg. . .

An officer pulled a vehicle over in front of Westlake High School. He asked the driver for his driver license. When the driver shifted to get his wallet out of his back pocket, the officer saw concealed marijuana under his leg. The driver performed field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He now understands the value of hiding his drugs better.

That’s a Heck of a Right Hook Officers were dispatched to a report of a man and woman involved in a domestic argument. Officers arrived on-scene and discovered the husband took a bottle of alcohol away from his wife because she’d been drinking too much. She became upset and followed him into the bedroom where he went to get away from her. Once in the bedroom, she punched the man in the mouth, causing a significant laceration to his upper lip that required stitches. She was arrested for domestic violence related charges and booked into Utah County Jail.

I Can Outrun the Cops, But Not the Gate An officer was on Redwood Road at approximately 3:00 am, and a vehicle passed him in the opposite direction, traveling 111 mph. The officer initiated his emergency equipment but the driver of the vehicle refused to stop. Instead, he took evasive actions in an attempt to elude the officer. For approximately two miles, the suspect failed to stop his vehicle.

Just when he thought he was going to be successful eluding the officer, he left the roadway and drove through a gravel pit’s metal gate at approximately 90 mph. The 18-year old driver’s vehicle was totaled.

He was arrested for DUI and had a BAC of 0.15. He was charged and booked into jail for numerous offenses, including having red and blue police lights mounted in his vehicle. The “Millennial” hopefully realizes not everything in life is free after he serves his time and pays his fines.

physicians. They rebranded in 2015 to Revere Health and continue a high standard of community healthcare.

Last year, four of their locations won a HealthInsight Quality Award for their commitment to improving healthcare and for demonstrating a high standard of patient care. This award was launched in 2004 as an effort to improve transparency in healthcare.

They also boast an exclusive partnership with Brigham Young University.

Since 2013, Revere Health has been the exclusive orthopedics sports medicine provider for all of BYU Athletics.

To learn more about Revere Health, follow them online at their website: www.reverehealth.com. Here, patients can fill out forms online, make payments, request medical records and access a trove of educational resources.

Utah County Needs Public Transportation Letter to the Editor

By Annika Boudwin

The idea of public transportation has been shunned by many Utah residents.

I live in Utah County and I argue that public transportation is vital to the future of Utah for many reasons. I have lived in rural, suburban and urban settings both in the U.S. and in Europe, and I have seen firsthand the importance of public transit.

Utah County growth is booming and the county’s population is expected to more than double by 2050. My own city of Saratoga Springs is expected to reach six times its current size in the same amount of time. My husband works at Thanksgiving Point where office buildings are continually being developed. Growth in Utah County, in Saratoga Springs, and at the Point of the Mountain, is not expected to slow down any time soon.

We face a double-edged sword. I-15 will have difficulty keeping up with demand as traffic worsens. However, our air quality will also plummet. We will experience the same problems as southern California or the D.C. area as commuters spend lengthy hours in the car to travel short distances while increasing pollution will make it difficult to see the sky. This is a problem that cannot wait another

decade. Implementing additional infrastructure for public transit after years of denial will be like a college student picking his or her program during senior year.

Substantial time and financial resources will be wasted and the attempts to fix the problem will be sloppy and inefficient.

There is demand now for improved public transit and that demand will increase significantly over the coming years.

Right now our state already has failing grades in air quality and Frontrunner cannot keep up with transit demand during peak hours. However, this does not seem enough to convince local politicians that public transportation is a need, not a financial waste. Students, citizens with disabilities and senior citizens all benefit from readily accessible public transportation. Households trying to get by with only one vehicle also benefit. Implementing public transit does have initial costs, but those costs will benefit future generations. Politicians and other citizens accuse the UTA of corruption, but UTA addressed specific concerns in length at the end of their 2014 audit. We need to plan now, so as Utah grows we will be ready to accommodate the future traffic.

We can’t wait until it is too late.

No E-cigs allowed in Alpine parks

By Linda Petersen Writer

Alpine City has banned smoking of any kind of in city parks. This includes cigarettes, E-cigarettes, cigars and pipes.

The ordinance states that this action is necessary “to protect the public and environment from tobacco related litter and pollution, affirm a family-friendly atmosphere in public parks and open space, and reduce the potential for children to associate smoking with a healthy lifestyle.” “In regards to E-cigarettes, there is a tremendous amount of vapor that

comes out of those things—more so than regular cigarettes. The people that are using them having a pretty high impact in a concentrated area on the people around them,” City Councilmember Troy Stout said. “It seems to be much more widely accepted than cigarette smoking.”

“I really think this is a no-brainer,” he said as he made the motion to approve the ordinance which was passed unanimously by the City Council.

The ordinance went into effect March 9. The change was made in response to a request by the Utah County Health Department. The city already has No Smoking signs in place in its parks.

Golfing and Celebrating in Eagle Mountain Eagle Mountain is not only a great

By Linda Petersen Writer

place to live, but a great place to golf.

Recently, Golf Week Magazine ranked Talons Cove as the number one golf course in central and northern Utah and third overall in the state. It has been home to the Utah Open twice and now provides golfers with a variety of options from casual play to organized leagues.

They offer leagues for men, ladies, couples, juniors, and seniors, so there’s truly a place for everyone. In addition to the 9 or 18 hole main course, Talons Cove also features an all-grass driving range, two putting greens, a pitching green, and a practice sand trap in their practice facilities.

Every summer, children from 6-17 can take advantage of one of their Summer Golf Camps, which includes four days of golf instruction and one day of play with pro golfers. These are

held throughout the summer to be more accommodating to schedules.

Talons Cove has two professional golf instructors on staff who offer private or group lessons on the course.

Milo Lines has been teaching there since 2012, but has been playing professional golf since 2005. He specializes in tutoring advanced players to improve their game. Amy Lines, on the other hand, helps beginning and intermediate players. She has been teaching there since 2009 after attending Idaho State and Westminster College with the help of a golf scholarship.

Golfing isn’t the only thing you can do at the Talon’s Cove. It also offers its facilities for weddings and receptions.

It features three different locations for weddings, a ballroom for receptions and incredible backdrops for pictures. They also open their facilities for corporate events, private parties, and more.

Visit them online at http://www.talonscove.com/. You can book your next 9 or 18 holes online so that all you have to do when you get there is golf.

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Douglas Stewart and Lex de Azevedo’s LDS-themed musical “Saturday’s Warrior” is now being performed in the indoor theater at the SCERA for its final show of this season. According to the press release, the director, Jeremy Showgren, decided to set the show in the mid- ‘90s, when people could still walk up to the gates at an airport and about the same time the LDS Church released The Family: A Proclamation to the World. “As I thought of the musical in terms of today, I see we are in a world with a huge push toward doing your own thing and leaving the family behind,” says Showgren. “’Saturday’s Warrior” is a nice reminder of how good and supportive families can be, and how we really move ahead when we are connected to our families.”

Kelsea Kocherhans, who plays the character of Julie, explains that even though a lot of people grew up watching this show, SCERA is taking a different perspective. “....we’ve really been focusing on making this version our own, but keeping some of the classic moments that make it so loved.”

According to Showgren, there are many new performers that are in this production. “I was pleased that so many people wanted to be involved in this iconic show,” says Showgren.

The main characters are played by Tanner Perkins as Jimmy; McKenna Hixson as Pam; Kelsea Kocherhans as Julie; Alex Pierson as Todd; Jacom Clark-

Comfortable and Customized Care at Heart’s Home Health and Hospice

By Michael Young Writer

At Hearts for Hospice & Home Health in American Fork, their primary goal is to bring first-class care to the warmest, most serene environment possible: home. They provide a full spectrum of home health and hospice care that caters to the specific needs of individual patients and families.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, they make it their mission to give their customers exactly what best suits their wants and needs for a person’s physical, emotional and spiritual health.

Hospice care is meant for those suffering from an illness that cannot be cured, and is recommended by a person’s physician. It can greatly improve the quality of life for those living with a terminal illness.

Manage Stress With Excellent Time Management

Charles Bixton spoke about time when he said, “You’ll never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.” You might say, “But I work as hard and as fast as I can every day!” Here are some statistics that show, in a humorous way, why you are so tired: there aren’t as many people working as you may have thought!

The population of this country is about 200 million. Eighty-four million are over 60 years of age, which leaves 116 million to do the work.

People under 20 years of age total 75 million, which leaves 41 million to do the work.

There are 22 million people employed by the government, which leaves 19 million to do the work.

Four million are in the armed forces, which leaves 15 million to do the work.

Deduct 14,800,000, the number of people in state and city offices, which leaves 200,000 to do the work. There are 188,000 in hospitals, asylums, etc., so son as Mack; and Alex Chester and Ashley that leaves 12,000 to do the work.

Now, it may interest you to know that Ramsey as the parents of the Flinders there are 11,998 people in jail, so that family. Chris Rollins and Eric Taylor proleaves just 2 people to carry the load. vide the comic relief as the missionaries, That’s just you and me - and I am getElder Kestler and Elder Greene. Assisting ting tired of doing everything myself! I’ve with the production are M’Liss Tolman, learned that when I’m able to manage my set designer; Elizabeth Griffiths, lighting time well, I’m less stressed. designer; and Kelsey Seaver, costume A friend and I were talking about this designer. Showgren is serving as music recently.

I suggested to her a wonderful director as well as the show’s director, and trick I learned about 30 years ago. I call Shawn Mortensen is choreographer. it “compartmentalizing”.

This is how it “I want people who remember the older works: productions to come and remember why Whenever you start stressing, bethey loved it,” Showgren says. “I also want cause you have so many things to do, a new generation to embrace it as much (you know how this feels; you get a tight as I do. It’s a cultural favorite, but it’s so sensation in your chest and you begin to much more than that.” Alex Pierson, who feel overwhelmed) simply think: “I’m not plays Todd, has enjoyed being part of going to think about everything at once. this fun show. “This production is unique I’m only going to think about _______. I’ll because it appeals to all ages. Everyone think about ______ later.” watching has a character they can relate For example, if you’re worried about to. Our wonderful cast of children and your son’s science project, and getting adults came together to share a great your taxes in on time, and the birthday message. There is a lot of talent in compresent you haven’t bought your daughmunity theater. All of our cast members, ter, and the grass that needs mowing especially the kids, are putting their full and the Sunday School lesson you’ll dedication to making the show and the teach next week, of course it’s difficult characters come alive,” says Pierson. to deal with everything all at the same “Saturday’s Warrior” opens April 15 and time.

However, if you think, “I’ll work on runs through May 7 on Mondays, Thursmy lesson tomorrow morning.

(Then days, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. you mentally set that aside.)

I’ll talk to at SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 South my son about his project when he gets State, Orem. Reserved tickets are $12 for home from school.

On Saturday I’ll mow adults and $10 for children age 3-11 and the lawn and work on my taxes.

The only seniors age 65 and older. Group rates thing left is to go buy your daughter’s for non-profit and church groups of 20 or more are available in advance for $6. birthday present. You’ve compartmentalTickets are available at www.scera.org, by ized your activities, scheduled them on calling (801) 225-ARTS, at the main office your calendar, and let go of all the bagat SCERA Center, open 10am-6pm week- gage.

Here are a few ideas for how to days and Saturdays from noon-6pm. manage your stress with excellent time Heart’s serves patients in many counties management: in both Utah and Idaho. When discussing whether hospice care is right for you or a loved one, Heart’s can provide physician referrals, or counseling through its competent staff of nurses, social workers, and chaplains.

Most major insurance plans cover hospice care, including Medicaid, Medicare, and many types of personal insurance.

Working with a patient’s physician, Heart’s will help tailor a plan that determines how much care a person needs, and what equipment and medication is necessary.

In any case, the staff at Heart’s is available 24/7 to deal with emergencies, answer questions, or offer any kind of support.

The other part of their services has to deal with home care, which is usually offered to those recovering from a major surgery or managing a severe illness. This care is provided to those who are homebound as determined by a patient’s physician. The care provided is similar to that of hospice care, though on a temporary basis. The team at Heart’s will meet with a person and their doctor to set goals for improving the patient’s health and quality of life and work together to make sure they are achieved.

Their customers speak very highly of their experiences, with 97 percent of them rating their care as “excellent” and 96 percent saying that they would recommend it to others. You can learn more about Hearts for Hospice and Home Health online at http://heartsforhospiceandhomehealth. com/.

“Saturday’s Warrior” at the SCERA

By Christy Jepson

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 Get up a little earlier. Going to bed earlier and rising earlier is a common practice that runs through the lives of history’s greatest people. Visionary leaders understood that if you don’t control the day, it will control you. You must have the courage to win the battle of the bed and rise before most others do. It’s a matter of mind over mattress.Thomas Edison, whose industrious work habits allowed him to record over 1,093 inventions in his lifetime, said, “Sleep is like a drug.

Take too much at a time and it makes you dopey. You’ve lost time, vitality and opportunities.”  Don’t allow the things that matter most in your life to be at the mercy of activities that matter the least. Frequently ask yourself the question, “Is this the best use of my time and energy?”  Do what you planned to do when you planned to do it. Although it is imperative to be flexible (a bow too tightly strung will soon break), following your planned schedule requires simple discipline.  Take a speed reading course. Reading is a powerful way to gain many years of experience from a few hours of study.

Readers are leaders.  The telephone is there for your convenience, not for the convenience of those attempting to contact you. If you’re busy with a task, don’t answer the phone or have someone answer the call so you can return it at a more suitable time.

Don’t let such interruptions waste your time.

Another part of managing stress is to break the worry habit. I love this old saying, “Worry is like a rocking chair. It keeps you busy but it never gets you anywhere.”

I read about a man who handled worry in a creative fashion. There seemed to be so many things to worry about, he decided to set aside one day each week to worry.

As worries occurred, he would write them down and put them in his worry box. Wednesday was the day he read through each worry. To his amazement, most things he was disturbed about had already settled themselves or had been taken care of in some other way. Through the years he learned there was seldom a good reason to worry.

Yes, managing our stress with excellent time management is a healthier way to cope than using most other alternatives.

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Write Your Book Now! Seven Odd but Effective Ways to Move your Stalled Imagination

By TCJ Writer Jessie Shepherd MA, LCMHC

We have all been there, only a few paragraphs away from a completed project but our brain has just stopped creating. Here are some peculiar, but valuable ways to get your brain firing again.

1. Go outside When I say ‘go outside’, I don’t mean for a nice stroll through the park. I’m talking ‘being’ in the nature that is outside. I want you to feel the bark on trees, hold leaves to the sun to see the veins inside and adore the intricate elements of a flower. We are looking for your curiosity spark to re-ignite. Try to see the world as if it was brand new and foreign. By doing this you will awaken a sleepy brain.

2. Something new If you are having a hard time seeing your old world in a new way, go do something you have never done before.

If you are feeling awkward about trying something that is out of your element, perfect! That is exactly the idea. We get too comfortable in our day-to-day living which in turn can zap our creative streak.

Make a list of ten activities that you think

would really make you feel like a fish out of water. Then choose two or three realistic ones that you could see yourself doing. For me, these would be sleeping a night in the ‘cavern suite’ in the Grand Canyon or feeding a monkey. Make sure you’re thinking outside the box.

3. Be your writing I start this one by stating you need to be safe and not try anything that will harm you or anyone else. Go be your character or at least attempt to get yourself into the same head space. This is also a great way to research the details that make a good book into a great one. For example, if your character is an Alaskan fishermen you might not be able to go on a fishing boat in Alaska, but you could interview people who are. If your writing is set in a coastal town but are out of ideas, it might be nice to rent a room in a coastal town and get the feel of really being there.

4. No electronics Electronics such as our phones, computers and tablets can deaden our inventive minds. Instead of sitting down

Industry Outsider Gear Review: Framed Wolftrax Fatbike

By TCJ Writer Andrew Young

I had decided that I wanted to buy a fatbike. A fatbike is an off-road bike with over-sized tires. Because I would be investing a lot of money into this, I test rode a few fatbikes and spent a lot of time researching many brands in order to make a good decision. One major thing I wanted to do was support my local bike shop. I figured that I would be spending more time with them once I had my bike, and there are just some things you can’t get from an online retailer.

A wise friend of mine counseled me to focus on the bike’s frame more than the components on it. His logic was that components can be upgraded over time, but the frame needed to be spot-on. The Wolftrax features a TIG welded aluminum alloy frame (6061). The frame has a tapered headtube, meaning that I can upgrade the fork to carbon or a suspension fork. A replaceable derailleur hanger rounds out some of the nicer features of this frame.

Framed Bikes offers the Wolftrax in many different configurations and they have an a-la-carte option too. Based on my budget, I decided on the Wolftrax SRAM X5 version which has an MSRP of $1,099. I headed down to my LBS and placed my order. Specifically, I wanted a black frame and white wheels. A few excruciatingly long days later, I received the call that my bike was in.

I picked up my bike faster than a seagull swoops on an abandoned sandwich. The black frame with the white accents was just stunning. Make no mistake, the Wolftrax is a sexy beast. It was then that I was told that Framed had upgraded my bike to the Deore version for free. I was floored. Seriously, nowadays who does that? Framed Bikes does, that’s who.

I was really happy that Framed included a set of Wellgo composite pedals.

This allowed me to put some miles on it while I researched which style of pedals I wanted to run with. However, about two weeks after I picked up my bike, I discovered that both of my composite pedals had developed cracks. I have not yet contacted Framed about this issue.

The Wolftrax Deore Alloy is a 1x10.

It features Truvativ 32T, 175mm alloy cranks and Shimano Deore 10-speed, 11-36T cassette. I am used to a 3x9 setup, so I was concerned about a 1x10 setup. I was surprised that it only took me a couple of rides to get comfortable with the 1x10. The Avid BB5 brakes with 160mm rotors do their job well and are able stop the bike without issue.

The big question is, how does the Wolftrax ride? I feel that the geometry of the frame is more aggressive than the others I tried out and I like it more. It has a more sporty feel and has a spacious cockpit. The lock-on grips stay securely attached to the bar and are comfortable.

The size Large bike weighs in at 34 lb 4oz, which is average for a fatbike. I had no difficulty navigating through sand, mud, single-tracks, and crusty snow. It is really a blast to float over sand effortlessly. Sadly, I ended up getting my bike just at the end of the snow season, so my snow experience is limited. While I am stoked for summer, I’m looking forward to winter already. Riding a fatbike takes some getting used to. I found that on some tighter switchbacks, my tires didn’t dig in as much and I floated through them.

The Wolftrax’s 4” ires have some serious rolling resistance on paved roads.

It makes sense; the more contact area from the tire, the more friction. It takes a lot more energy to roll on pavement. It actually is a workout. This brings me to another super cool feature from Framed Bikes. They offer additional wheelsets especially designed for their fatbikes.

They’re called Fattie Slims. The Fattie

and thinking about what the right answer could be, we look it up on Google. This takes away needed exercise from the problem-solving parts of our brain. The challenge here is taking a half to full day without any electronics and dealing with the frustration that it brings. This frustration, anger and inconvenience kick starts our inquisitive side, inspiring writing flow.

5. Be mindful When we think of being mindful we think of meditation or being conscience of our breathing. These are ways to start creative thinking exercises. Once you feel that you are in a calm, centered state, I want you to envision yourself doing spectacular feats. For instance, leaping from building to building, saving people from a burning car or racing your souped up motorcycle. You start with one of these and then let your mind go with it. If it switches to a character in your book, a conflict at work or the grocery list, just notice it and let it fall away. This is a way to let your brain run through different scenarios quickly and assist in fixing inconsistencies. In a way, we are letting the brain play and problem solve at the same time.

There is no time limit on this exercise, so you can let your mind go for as little or as long as you are able.

6. Play It is surprising how many adults either do not know how to play or have forgotten. Play is letting your brain go wherever your imagination takes it- which is the sibling of creative writing. First, you must Slims allow you to swap out your 80mm wide fat wheels for either a set of trailready 29ers or a set of 29” road tires.

With these optional wheelsets, I am able to make my Wolftrax a truly year-round bike. I am going to start scraping my money together for the trail ones.

One suggestion I have is to increase the number of cage brazeons on the frame. The standard alloy fork has three pairs of brazeons, offering lots of mounting options while the frame itself has just one pair. With the standard alloy fork, this is not a big deal. However, if I upgrade to a suspension fork, I will lose those brazeons on the fork and only have one set. Another set on the seat tube or top tube would offer me more mounting options for gear.

In anticipation for my Wolftrax, I purchased a set of pogies that included a pair of bar ends. When I brought it home, I tried to install the pogies and had issues with the bar ends not fitting right.

I reached out to Framed and was left in awe by how amazing they are. After a short email exchange with a rep from Framed, they sent me out a new bar and everything fit perfectly.

Now, just so we are all on the up and up, I have never mentioned anything about writing a review of this bike or anything to Framed. In fact, I was just starting to discuss the possibility of me writing for Industry Outsider after I ordered my bike. My treatment is just how they take care of their regular customers.

Mad props to Framed.

I cannot recommend Framed Bikes enough. If you are looking for your first or your fifth fatbike, do yourself a favor and check them out. You can easily tell that they have passion for what they do.

They make a killer bike for every level of rider and every budget. They put lots of thought into their designs and sell them at a fair price. I guarantee when it comes time for me to upgrade to carbon, I will be ordering from Framed. www.framedbikes.com -Andy Interested in reading more Outdoor and Cycling gear reviews? Visit us at www.industryoutsider.com/

let go of the chains of adulthood; the errand list, bills that need to be paid, and deadlines. Then you start to play and it should be fun. Try tapping into your imagination, so if you are playing pirates, taste the salt of the sea. Physical movement is usually the quickest ice breaker. Examples of this would be skipping, hopping on one foot or kicking a ball. Make it even more fun and play with a child or pet. You can imitate what they are doing to create the freer mindset.

7. Level change As we experience the same places over and over again we tend to stop looking at the details. Make any room brand new by doing a level change. A level change is when you change your point of view by taking a high, low, or upside down level. Ways to achieve this would be standing up on a chair to see things from a higher view, lying on the floor to see details as if you were very small or even turning upside down to see your world inverted. Keep your mind and eyes open to soak in how the ‘same old place’ can look so much different with a different point of view.

So now comes the hard part, working on the book. Whether you are completing your book or just getting started, remember that your knowledge is valuable and will be helpful to others. Happy writing my friends!

The Good Life

By Sterling Parker Writer

It’s April---time sure passes quickly when you’re enjoying “The Good Life.”

Remember my article in early February?

Let me take a second and refresh your memories. Yes, that’s right, we were discussing Ground Hog Day, the great debate, a few weeks back. Was it going to be six more weeks of winter or were we going to have an early spring? Let me tell you, my dear friends, spring has sprung! Now we ponder about how time passes us by so quickly. We have celebrated Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter since our great discussion. And now we only have nine months until Christmas! (Ho-Ho-Ho!) Speaking of holidays...I want to thank Alpine School District and Rockwell Charter High School for having the same vacation breaks during the school year.

The reason why I thank them? About seventy five percent of students at Rockwell Charter High School have a sibling at a school in Alpine School District. It makes it a lot easier for the families to arrange their outings for the coming year. It just makes sense. Thanks to Mrs. Spivey, one of the assistant directors at Rockwell, for her efforts and being sensitive to the needs of the families in the northern part of our county.

I believe the state school districts and even the universities should all be on the same schedule for the different recesses throughout the year. This would make it so much better for the families.

An idea just struck me...I am going to contact Senator Madsen and our representative, David Lifferth, to propose a law that would keep everyone on the same page for the school calendar year.

Our governor of this wonderful state has signed hundreds of laws this year anyway. What’s another law? One more law wouldn’t matter.This would make sense so we all could enjoy our vacations together as a family We, as a state, are known for our families. Let us all enjoy the different holidays and celebrate the good life together!

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Lehi utilizes new emergency Beautify Lehi in April

By Linda Petersen notification system Writer

By Linda Petersen Writer

Lehi City has signed up with a new countywide service to provide emergency notifications to residents, and city officials are encouraging residents to enroll in the program. According to a city press release, the Everbridge system can alert thousands of residents within minutes of an emergency by cell phone, landline, email, text message or through social media.

According to the company’s website, the system “enables users to send notifications to individuals or groups using lists, locations, and visual intelligence….

Everbridge Mass Notification provides robust analytics, GIS targeting, flexible group management, distributed contact data, language localization, multiple options for contact data management, and a “globally local” approach to optimize voice and SMS routing.” Such emergencies could include fire, floods, severe weather, toxic environmental issues and even violent crimes that are in process.

“We have a commitment to protect our citizens from any danger that threatens our community,” Lehi City Risk Manager Scott Sampson said. “The Everbridge mass notification and interactive communication system ensures the city will be able to react quickly and efficiently to reach each individual in the case of an emergency.” The city also plans to use the system to notify residents about road closures, water utility maintenance and other issues. According to Utah County Emergency Manager Sgt. Peter Quittner they have had “tremendous success” with the program so far. “Because we’re not relying on just one medium to get the message out, we’re seeing a greater success rate,” he said.

Quittner said it’s very important for the public to opt in because the contact information individuals can provide is “the best data we can get our hands on.”

“They can ensure they have the most accurate information in the system at all times,” he said. Lehi residents can sign up for the notifications at alerts.utahcounty.gov where they can select which categories of alerts they would like to receive.

Get the “Fresh Off the Beach” Look at Palm Beach Tan

By Michael Young Writer

At Palm Beach Tan in Saratoga Springs, they are committed to helping you build up to your perfect color. They are located in the building that was previously Sahara Tanning.

At Palm Beach Tan, they offer industry certified tanning consultants who will help you figure out which tanning regiments are right for you. They offer cutting-edge sunbed tanning, but also sunless spray tanning and Beauty Angel equipment. Beauty Angel equipment combine platform-based exercise, warmth, and the application of skin care products to help tone and firm the appearance of skin and muscles, including the arms, legs, and abs.

The tanning beds incorporate the latest technology and include the 20-minutes sunbeds and more advanced

bronzing beds, which allow you to use aromatherapy, air conditioning and iPod playback while you get a tan. Many customers use what is called “cocktail tanning”, which means that they use both tanning beds and sunless spray tanning. This results in a deeper, darker tan in the long run.

You can also take advantage of sunless spray tans, which last anywhere from three to seven days, depending on how you care for them. These tans are backed up by a satisfaction guarantee that if you do not like the results of your tan, you will not have to pay for it.

Tanning services can be purchased in single sessions, or you can buy unlimited monthly memberships for either spray or sunbed tanning. You can also purchase a variety of skincare products such as lotions and sunscreens.

To learn more about local tanning options, visit them online at http://www. palmbeachtan.com.

April is Beautify Lehi Month and the city has a major community tree-planting project planned at Kensington Park, 600 North 2300 West, on Saturday, April 23 at 9 a.m. They’re asking groups/families who come to bring shovels and gloves if they have them. They also want them to sign up online on the city website so they can anticipate how much help they will have.

There are also several other projects the city needs help with if you’re looking for a project, Parks Supervisor Craig Barratt said, including clean up and bench installation at Dry Creek Park and clean up at Jordan Willows. Other possible projects include re-staining pavilions, mulching flower beds and cleaning up rights-of-way (not suitable for small children). For more information and to get your group signed up, contact Barratt at 801-836-1084 or cbarratt@www.lehi-ut. gov. They’re also encouraging families, church groups and neighbors to do local neighborhood projects and to enter the mayor’s Beautify Lehi Contest which will have prizes for the winning group.

Beautify Lehi Clean Up Contest To enter the Beautify Mayor’s Choice Award Contest, email your contact information, your group information, and a “before and after” picture of your project to Special Event Coordinator Melanie Hanson at mehansen@lehi-ut.gov (385201-1000). There are different incentives for groups, families and businesses.

American Fork launches financial analysis platform

By Linda Petersen Writer

The city of American Fork is utilizing the latest advances in computer software to be more financially transparent to its residents. It recently launched a financial analysis platform called the Open Budget Portal which displays five years of government spending and revenue.

The platform features breakdowns of the expenses and revenues of the various city departments utilizing charts, graphs, basic tutorials and frequently asked questions to tell the city’s financial story and to explain it to residents.

It also includes detailed annual city budgets from 2011-12 to 2016-17. It even has a section called Checkbook Account which shows the checks the city issues (although it does need to be updated).

“Over a year ago, the council and administration established a goal to be more transparent in all government operations including finances,” City Administrator Craig Whitehead said.

Whitehead said that during the elec-

The Good Life

By Sterling Parker Writer

Obituary for

Dean Memmott

The Crossroads Journal would like to publicly acknowledge our condolences to the Memmott family and friends. We the staff have appreciated Dean’s ability and his willingness to share his talents and passion for sports writting with our newspaper.

Obituary Memmott, Dean Von--Orem, UT- Age 59, Dean died on April 5, 2016 in Orem, UT. He was born on December 29, 1956 in Provo, UT to Ione Draper Memmott and Clark Memmott, and was the second child out of six children. Dean was born with a such a zest and enthusiasm for life that he could never stand still or talk slow. He was a good man: genuine, true and kind-hearted. Dean loved writing and majored in journalism at Brigham Young University, graduating with a B.A. in

1981. He wrote his own sports blog, which covered prep sports in Utah County, where he applied his own unique brand for each team. His sense of humor and passion for athletics radiated through his writing. He published 31 books on www.lulu.com. The link to his page is https://www.lulu.com/shop/ search.ep?contributorId=295704 and published Things Worth Preserving thru iUniverse.

To support his journalism, he worked as a custodian at Lehi High School for over 10 years. He also continued to give after his death with bone and tissue donation. He was preceded in death by his father, Clark Memmott. Dean passed one day before his mother, Ione D. Memmott.

He is survived by his siblings: James (Marilyn) Memmott, Carrie Sanchez, Jerald Memmott, Nancy Memmott, Sherrie (Roger) Memmott-Harding, and five nieces and one nephew. Funeral services were held Monday, April 11, 2016 in Sandy, UT. Interment was April 11 at Vine Bluff Cemetery in Nephi,UT. For more detailed information, visitpremierfuneral. com.

The mayor will choose one project for the Mayor’s Award. To be eligible for the Mayor’s Award, projects must be completed by April 30.

Free Month of Green Waste Pickup Residents who sign up for a green waste container during April will get one month free. Green waste pick-ups are weekly from March 1 to Nov. 30. The cost is $6.50 per month during pick-up months. (Applies to new green waste customers only; requires a six-month commitment.) Coupons will be sent out in the mail.

Free Dump Passes During April, all residents who currently pay Lehi City for garbage pick-up can get a free five-punch dump pass by visiting City Hall.

Dumpsters Free dumpsters will be available at Olympic Park, 2700 West Parkside Drive, and Lehi Power Department, 560 West Glen Carter Drive, the week of April 23.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day The Utah County Department of Health is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on April 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Provo Towne Centre Mall.

Utah County residents with household hazardous waste items such as old gasoline, paint, fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, and unused medications will be offered safe disposal of these items.

For a list of acceptable items, visit http:// www.utahcountyonline.org/Dept/Health/ hhw/index.asp

It’s a unique time and world we live in today. To enjoy “the good life” sometimes we need help from others. Some of these people are professionals we tend to lean on when we are in the later stage of our life. I am experiencing a few health problems. Nothing serious, just the ones most of us experience when we hit our retirement years. So the last few months I have trusted my body and soul to these professionals. However, it is so stressful at times. I’ll try to relate my thoughts...

Can you remember back in the good old days, say he mid-nineteen hundreds?

Our family had one doctor for all of our ailments. The same doctor took my tonsils out. He fixed my broken leg. As a six-year old he even came to my house when I had the measles. Plus, he took care of my sister and our mom and dad’s ailments. You could say he was a doctor for all seasons and reasons. Now, we fast forward to this generation of time. We need a specialist for every ailment. Gosh, it drives me crazy! You drive from Salt Lake to Provo to take care of your problems.

Now here’s the real kicker! How about those antibiotics these doctors prescribes for you? It’s unreal. I think

tion there was a lot of misinformation regarding the city’s finances. As city officials looked for ways to get more accurate information out to residents, they came across the OpenGov.com software. “It’s a portal into a program that citizens can access from their computer to look at our financial data,” Whitehead said. “If they wanted to look at how much the city spends on a certain line item, they can call up a chart or graph about it going back over the last five years.” “It also gives administration a powerful tool to do budget analysis,” he added.

The platform, at www.afcity.org/152/ Finance or https://americanforkut. opengov.com, is powered by OpenGov. com. The software costs the city $8,000 a year. According to OpenGov.com, more than 700 governments already use the platform to empower cities to “share financial information openly with citizens and staff, in just a few clicks; spot budget trends and make data-driven decisions and serve the community with increased transparency and trust.”

doctors and your local pharmacy are in this together. You understand what I am saying? Have you ever read the warning labels on the bottles and the instructions they give you? “This medication may caused headaches, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, cramps, hives...” The bottle says, “Do not take three hours before you eat or three hours after,” but the other prescription tells you “eat with food”. Very stressful. If you’re not sick before, you are sick now, from all the stress! Let’s put the light mindedness aside. I am truly grateful for my doctors who are trying to let me enjoy “the good life,” but remember, we all need help, even if it’s stressful!

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DRUM LESSONS Fun, certified teacher, 42 years experience, positive influence, professional drummer & band leader, all ages/levels. Studio in Saratoga Springs, references available.

Please call Ken Culmone 801-768-0708 or 801-367-2787.

Call Joye 8017897652

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DJI phantom 3 Pro $1,000.00

Also comes with 1 extra battery a $150 value.

Never crashed super cool Drone Gimbal Stabilized 4K Camera Camera Takes 12MP Still Photos 720p HD App-Based Monitoring Gimbal Control Dials on Transmitter GPS for Enhanced Stability and Failsafes Auto-Takeoff / Auto Return Home Vision Sensor for Indoor Flight Up to 23 Minutes Flying Time Intelligent LiPo Flight Battery Mobile Device Holder Included (801) 318-0127

2002 Honda shadow 750 fully bobbed/chopped out. $3,400.00 in Saratoga Springs, UT CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. this week only(week of christmas) I’ll let it go for 3400.00 firm. Tons of extras to make this bike look and sound the way it does. New clutch. Bike runs and sounds great, always starts right up. 200 rear tire (widest I’ve seen on a Honda). 3750.00 text preferred.

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THE CLASSIFIEDS GUITAR LESSONS

All ages, all levels, all styles.

Learn songs, chords, strumming, picking, notation, theory, song writing and MUCH more! Located in Meadow Ranches (by the new middle school) First lesson is FREE! Call Gill Taylor (801) 358-7148 Voice Lessons Learn to sing in the natural Voice. Ages 10 and up.

28 yrs. experience. Performing opportunities.I’m located one mile from west Lake High School in Eagle Mountain 801-4723280 Ex 10/15

ULTIMATE DANCE Now registering for 2015-2016 Season Dance Classes.

Offering Competitive and Recreational classes for ages 3+. Located on Redwood Road just north of Towne Storage in Saratoga Springs. Ultimate Dance has been offering dance classes in Saratoga Springs since 2003.

Offering Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop. www.ultimatedanceetc.webs.com, Like us on Facebook Ultimatedanceetc. or call us at 801718-6900 or 801-7662286. Office hours Mon & Wed 10:00am-11:30am, Classes start Sept 8, 2015.

PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS! Perfect for any age. Beginner to Advanced. 25 years playing experience, teaching for 14. Have fun learningtheory, technique and duet/quartets. First lesson free.

Call Andrea 801-687-1468

$450.00 Beautiful Solid Wood Dining Table with 2 leaves and 6 chairs.

Chairs have professionally upholstered seats and 2 chairs have arms (captains chairs). Sturdy and nice. Seats 10 very comfortably.

Includes nice thick table protector pads that have a wood look and felted bottom. Also includes pads for the table inserts!

Table is 65.5” long without the Need a painter leaves and 42” wide. There are For all of your 2 leaves, each measures 18”.

Table with both leaves in is painting needs from 101.5” long. 801-360-3359 interior to exterior, residential

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Toddler Play House We do realize that sometimes mommy and daddy’s have to work, Located in Saratoga Springs Meals and preschool activities provided, call Kristin Egbert now for opening 801-897-4904.

Selling two snowboard decks, both in great shape.

Top sheet and base are good. $25.00 Selling a ltd 144 and a morrow 151. Morrow is $25 and the ltd is $30 801-369-4801 XBox 360 250gb with kinect $200.00 in Saratoga Springs, UT XBOX 360 with kinect bar. Includes 2 controllers and steering wheel console with brake and gas pedal. Also includes games fifa 14 and 15, 3 assasin creed games, halo reach and call of duty advanced warfare. Also a few other games.

Asking 200.00 call or txt 801836-1315.

This is aDell Vostro computer. It has been wiped and windows 7 re-installed. It has a 250GB HDD and a DVD Drive. It has 2GB of RAM (can be added to) and is a 2.2GHZ Intel Core Duo processor. It can be used upright (pictured) or flat with a monitor places on it for space.

Includes the machine, Keyboard and Mouse. It does NOT include the monitor shown. 45 is a great price, works great too. 801-901-6396

Home 4 Sale $375,000.00 Hard to find Horse Property on 1.43 acres. Open space to south and west, country feel with city amenities!! 6 bedroom 4 bath.

Outside entrance to basement with full kitchen.| 3684 sq. ft. Eagle Mnt.

Call Debbie Hooge 801-836-0888

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