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Miss American Fork crowned Police officers recognized By Linda Petersen for rescuing woman from Writer burning building On June 2,Mimi Peyregne was named Miss American Fork 2016 and received a $3,000 scholarship. Her first attendant is Lisa Leikam, with Abby Sharp as second attendant. Each attendant received a $1,000 scholarship. Jenna Reimschiissel received the Patriot and Queen of Hearts (Miss Congeniality) awards. Lisa Leikam received the Miss Miracle Maker (most money raised for Children’s

Miracle network and Committee awards. Brooke Hone also received the Miss Miracle Maker award.) Peyregne, whose platform is basic safety awareness, received the Directors Award. She performed a song in the talent portion of the pageant. Leikam and Sharp both danced. Five young women competed in the pageant. Peyregne, Leikam and Sharp will attend all Steel Days events and will represent American Fork at parades throughout northern Utah this summer.

Photo Courtesy of Lehi City Faces Photography (L to R) 1st Attendant: Madison Richardson, Miss Lehi 2016: Jacki Thacker, 2nd Attendant: Sienna Meek, and 3rd Attendant: Abby Anderson

New Miss Lehi supports literacy efforts By Linda Petersen Writer

Jacki Thacker, 19, daughter of Brad and Jan Thacker, has been named Miss Lehi 2016. Her first attendant is Madison Richardson, 22, daughter of Bob and Angela Richardson. Her second attendant is Sienna Meeks, 19, daughter of Christopher and JennyLynn Meek with third attendant Abby Anderson, 18, daughter of Ryan and Jena Anderson. In an evening of “Glitz and Glam” June 4, nine contestants competed in talent, private and on-stage interviews, lifestyle and fitness and evening wear, before the winners were announced.

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Lone Peak Police Officers Brock Susov and Brandon Farnsworth were both recently honored by Alpine and Highland City Councils for rescuing a woman from a burning home in Alpine in the early morning hours of April 15. When the two officers arrived on the scene at 590 E. 300 North the house was filled with smoke and there were flames coming from the ceiling. The woman, in her 60s, who had been sleeping when the fire broke out, was trapped in the basement and unable to open any of the windows. At the Highland council meeting, Police Chief Brian Gwilliam told city officials that as officers passed the kitchen they observed that the windows had been blown out. The two officers located the woman in the basement, talked with her and assisted her in opening a window. They then helped her out of the window into the window well and helped

Mountain View Corridor Extension By Matthew Gary Milam Writer

Thacker, a sophomore at Snow College, studying science in elementary education, received a $4,000 scholarship from Lehi City, an Alpine Fitness scholarship and the Director’s Award ($50 cash prize). She was named Little Miss Lehi in 2007 and Lehi’s Outstanding Teen in 2013. Her platform is “Ready, Set ,Read” for which she received second place in the Community Service Platform category with a $100 donation to the charity of her choice. She has already sponsored several book drives.

her to safety. “I was extremely proud of my officers and they way the handled themselves,” Gwilliam said. At the Alpine council meeting, Gwilliam said the actions of the two officers were heroic. At the same meeting, Fire Chief Brad Freeman thanked the council for approving funding several years earlier that allowed the police department to have two officers on duty at night and to staff another fire station. Prior to that, the department had just one night officer on duty. At the Alpine meeting, Mayor Sheldon Wimmer presented Susov and Farnsworth and other responding police officers and firefighters each with a small token of appreciation. Susov and Farnsworth were unable to attend the Highland meeting so Mayor Mark Thompson presented Gwilliam with Proclamations of Appreciation for them. The two officers were wearing body cameras so at the two council meetings Gwilliam replayed Susov’s body cam video from the event. That footage can be seen at http://www.lonepeakpolice. com/news.php.

Most Northern Utah County residents are so used to traveling to and from Salt Lake City via Interstate 15 that some may have overlooked a sometimes preferable alternative to the rush-hour traffic usually encountered on I-15. Many already have opted for this alternate route north--hopping onto Redwood Road (Via Pioneer Crossing, S.R. 73, or 2100 North) and traveling just a few miles north, past Camp Williams, taking a left at the next traffic light (Porter Rockwell Boulevard), following the slope up to the entrance of the Mountain View Corridor, and then traveling comparatively traffic-free toward Salt Lake City--all while enjoying the unique and breathtaking vistas that can only be viewed by those traveling on this relatively new corridor along the

western border of the Salt Lake Valley. Currently, the Mountain View Corridor extends from the Porter Rockwell Boulevard access (officially, along 2100 North in Lehi), all the way north, through Salt Lake’s copper mining country, to Interstate 80--with major junctions that include SR 48 in West Jordan and SR 201 in West Valley City. For those whose Salt Lake County destinations include ones on the western side of the Salt Lake Valley, the Mountain View Corridor is a great option. One major drawback to traveling the MVC as it currently exists has to do with the evening rush hour traffic. Returning home from Salt Lake City during these busy times puts drivers leaving the MVC at its current southern-most exit onto a Redwood Boulevard that is anything but Continued on page 3

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Alpine acquires additional 180 acres By Linda Petersen Writer

On June 2, 2016, Ace Rents celebrated their grand opening with a presentation given by the Lehi Area Chambers. The family owned store will provide plenty of tools and equpiment to keep up with the growth in our community. They are located at 9569 N Mt Airey Dr. EM Phone 801-798-9226 Open Monday-Friday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

State Firefighters Convention comes to Lehi By Linda Petersen Writer

This year the Lehi Fire Association is hosting the Utah State Firefighters’ Convention June 9-11 and wants the public to get in on the fun. Attendees at the convention will participate in two hands-on trainings: a mayday training where firefighters will have to extricate themselves from an emergency situation and a leadership training seminar. On June 9 at 4 p.m. they will honor four former Lehi firefighters (Grant Smith, Dean Kirkham, Ned Wilson and Mike Southwick) posthumously in a special ceremony at the Camp Williams chapel. They will also conduct state firefighter business, attend association meetings and enjoy a golf tournament at Talons

Cove and a motorbike ride along the Alpine Loop. The convention will finish up with a Saturday-evening banquet complete with awards. They’d like to share the fun with Lehi residents in a parade on June 9 at 6:30 p.m. which will begin at Lehi Elementary, travel south on Center St., then east on Main Street and end at Lehi High School. The parade will include entries from Utah County Wildland, Payson, Pleasant Grove, Saratoga Springs, Salt Lake City, Lehi and more. After the parade, the public is invited to watch teams participate in a firefighters muster at Wines Park. In a muster, firefighters compete in six to seven events, such as an old-fashioned bucket brigade and a mid-night alarm run, where participants are “awakened” from “sleep” and must get up, dress and don all their gear in a timed race. It’s sure to be a fun sight for all.

Alpine City has approved an annexation and development of 180 acres, known as Oberlee Farms, along the northern boundary of the city. The proposed project is located on northwest corner of the Grove Drive curve, west of Alpine Cove Drive. The annexation was tentatively approved Jan. 26 pending approval of the development agreement. Both were approved May 10. The development is zoned CR-40,000, which is one lot per acre, within an area proposed for municipal expansion under the Alpine City Master Annexation Policy Declaration. The project will have a minimum lot size of 30,000 square feet, except for 20 percent of the lots, which could be a minimum size of 20,000 square feet, depending on slope. It is anticipated that less than 40 lots will be developed. The process to begin the annexation began in December 2014. At that time, city officials were aware the owners wanted to develop the land and required a development agreement before proceeding with the annexation. The developer

and city staff have been working on the details of that agreement for almost 18 months. As part of the development agreement, the developer Paul Kroff will dedicate and acquire the right-of-way for Grove Drive to be developed to city standards. If he can’t acquire the right-of-way, the city will need to condemn it and the developer will pay for it. In addition, a connection to Elk Ridge Lane will be made after the first 30 lots are developed. (There are five existing lots on the property.) The applicants have paid the city an amount equal to the city’s existing impact fees “as a bargained for contractual obligation in consideration of the annexation of the property” according to the development agreement. The developer is building a culinary and pressurized water system for the subdivision, but will be partially reimbursed for a variable speed pump he will install because it will benefit the city by pressurizing the entire system. The property will receive the standard municipal services as part of this development including garbage, culinary water, pressurized irrigation, sewer, snow removal, police and fire protection

A Bright Future at Silicon Slopes By Michael Young Writer

For many years, the area around I-15 between the Provo/Orem area and the Salt Lake City area remained sparse, with only things like the Thanksgiving Point complex to break up the empty space. Now, the area is a booming part of an area known as the “Silicon Slopes”, a clear reference to technology hub of “Silicon Valley” in California. In the first quarter of 2015, companies in the Slopes raised over $200 in venture capital, becoming one of the top ten venture capital regions in the country. The Silicon Slopes are now full of a variety of booming technology companies, which only seemed to grow by the year. Companies such as Adobe, Domo, Orange Soad, and Maketechture have set up offices there. Other companies have relocated their headquarters or offices

from other parts of Utah to the Slopes, feeding the expansive growth the area is experiencing. Vivint Solar is a good example of one such company. Not all of the companies in the area are technology-based, however. Retail companies such as Xlear, Morinda, Gold Tip, and ThermoWorks also call this area their home. A new, state-of-the-art hospital recently opened its doors in the area with over 100 beds and 21 emergency rooms and a cutting-edge surgical center. With the influx of companies has come a variety of restaurants. Only a few years back, there were no more than three dining options near Thanksgiving Point. That number has swelled to include newcomers such as Popeye’s Chicken, Potbelly Subs, and options for Greek, Thai, and Hawaiian food, among others. A blog that contains a wealth of information on the topic can be found at http://siliconslopes.com/.

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LEHI, Utah (June 8, 2016) - With summer upon us, Thanksgiving Point (www. thanksgivingpoint.org) is here to help cure boredom with a wide variety of summertime activities and events for the entire family, including the popular Outdoor Movie Series and Two Buck Tuesdays in August, just to name a few. Here’s a sampling of what to expect across the Thanksgiving Point property during our “Summer Rules” campaign: Geometry Playground Exhibit (Opens June 25): Geometry Playground will be at both the Museum of Ancient Life and Museum of Natural Curiosity with new and exciting things to play with and explore, including the Gyroid Climber. Climb through a wild mathematical playground climber unlike anything you’ve seen before. Kids will discover that the only way to get from one room to another is to leave the structure and enter it all over again. This is one of 21 pieces of this amazing exhibit. Visit both museums to see all 21. Fairy Tale Festival and Fun Run (June 25): Join us as we bring folk tales to life discussing the science and history behind these stories and what we can learn from them. Come build a wand, play Wizard’s chess, and more. It’s fun for all the family. Fun Run to follow at 7pm that evening.

Outdoor Movie Series (Friday nights, beginning July 1): Each summer the Ashton Gardens hosts a variety of outdoor movies for the whole family. Thanksgiving Point members get in for free and regular Garden’s admissions for others. The movie series this summer is: July 1: The Lego Movie July 8: Kung Fu Panda July 15: Wreck-it Ralph July 22: Mary Poppins July 29: Inside Out August 5: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Jigglefest & Utah Foods Cook-off (July 23): Come celebrate Pioneer Day weekend in style with a gigantic Jell-O fight from10am-4pm. Jell-O fights will happen every hour with a sprinkler cleansing to follow! A Utah Foods Cook-off contest will also be a part of the activities, highlight yummy foods from the state. The public is invited to submit a dish in any or all of the categories. Two-buck Tuesdays in August: For just two bucks you can visit any and every Thanksgiving Point venue. In addition to the venue admissions there are all kinds of $2 treats and foods from the Tower Deli. For more information on all the summertime activities and more, visit thanksgivingpoint.org.

Vol.16 No.9- Online All the Time - TheCrossroadsJournal.com A/3 Mountain View Corridor Extension Continued from page 1 smooth sailing. The good news is that this is going to change very soon. No longer will the MVC need to be accessed from Redwood Road near 2100 North in Lehi. The project currently underway will connect the MVC between 2100 North at S.R. 68 (Redwood) and S.R. 73. The extension will take drivers up behind the Harvest Hills subdivision of Saratoga Springs, meeting up with the “main drag” between Lehi and Eagle Mountain--S.R. 73. This will make for a total length of 35 miles of Mou

ntain View Corridor. According to Mary Rice of UDOT, the project will include a two-lane road, with one lane in each direction, along with a six-foot sidewalk on the east side of the roadway. She says that in addition, the intersection and traffic signal at Redwood Road and 2100 North will be reconfigured to accommodate the new connection. Project funding of $25 million has been allocated for construction and property acquisition. The project is scheduled to begin in 2017.

Photo courtesy of Lehi City: left, Miss Lehi Round-Up Rodeo 2016 royalty Sydney McManus, second attendant; McKenna Hales, queen; and Kassadee Jo Jones, first attendant

Round Up family and friends for a good time in Lehi By Linda Petersen Writer

The Lehi Round Up, with more than a week of fun and family-friendly activities, will be held Saturday June 18 Sunday June 26 this year. Most of the activities this year will be held at Wines Park, the rodeo grounds and the Hutchings Museum. Round Up Royalty McKenna Hales of Morgan is Miss Lehi Round-Up Rodeo 2016. In high school she was involved in rodeo, where she competed and won many titles in queening, pole bending, and cow-cutting. In 2014, she was selected as the Silver State International Rodeo Queen. McKenna is currently a student at Brigham Young University, majoring in nursing. First attendant Kassadee Jo Jones a Lehi native, is a junior at Lehi High School and is part of the Lehi Longhorn Rodeo Team and is active in FFA. Sydney McManus of Heber has been named the second attendant. She has been involved in both English and Western disciplines, including hunter jumpers and trail riding. She is majoring in elementary education at the University of Utah. The 2016 royalty was chosen from five contestants who competed in interviews, modeling, impromptu speeches and horsemanship. The Round Up royalty will reign over the 79th Lehi Round-Up Rodeo June 23-25. More information is available at www.lehirodeo.com Grand Marshal This year’s Grand Parade grand marshal is a posthumous title for former lifetime Lehi resident Carolyn Norberg Pulham who passed away on March 8. Pulham lived a full life in Lehi, seeing it grow from a small town of 2,500 residents to the thriving city of approximately 48,000 it is today. Growing up, she attended Lehi schools and later went to LDS Business College. She was a bookkeeper for her husband Arland’s business, Pulham Enterprises, while raising a family of seven children. A board member of the Lehi High School Booster Club for nearly 30 years, in 2003, Pulham was honored as Lehi High School Booster of the Year. She will be represented by members of her family in the parade. ROUND UP SCHEDULE Saturday, June 18 Lehi Round- up 10K/5K/Kid’s Mile 7:30a.m. 10K start , 7:45 a.m. 5K start, 8 a.m. Kid’s Mile start Lehi High School Doubles Tennis Tournament, 8 a.m. Lehi High School tennis courts. $15 per team. Legacy Center Princess Party, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 Sunday, June 19 Arts in the Park: Jeff Hinton 7 p.m. Wines Park Monday, June 20 Legacy Center Half-Price Swim Day, 1-8:50 p.m. at the Legacy Center and 11 a.m.-6:50 p.m. at the Outdoor Pool Lehi Arts Center Art Show, 6 - 8 p.m. $10 per entry. Family Concert & Picnic in the Park:

High Valley, 6 p.m. Wines Park. Tuesday, June 21 Baby Contest, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Legacy Center. $5 entry fee. Hutchings Museum - free bird shows, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Hutchings Museum Porter Rockwell Dinner Theater, 6 p.m. $30 person - Authentic Dutch Oven dinner Lehi Arts Center Art Show - 6 - 8 p.m. Outdoor Movie: “Minions” 9 p.m. Vets Ball Park. Wednesday, June 22 Cowboy Classic Golf Tournament, Fox Hollow Golf Club. 18-hole four-man scramble. $400 per team. Hutchings Museum - free Drum Circle and Tribal Sounds under the tent. Hutchings Museum Porter Rockwell Luncheon Theater at 12 p.m. $30 person Family Western BBQ & Entertainment, 4:30-7 p.m. Wines Park. $4 per plate. Party Rock Project, 8 p.m. Lehi High School. Nightside Project Radio Show, 7-10p.m., Wines Park Lehi Arts Center Art Show, 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, June 23 Hutchings Museum - free reptile shows outside under the tent. 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Hutchings Museum Porter Rockwell Dinner Theater, 6 p.m. $30 person Stock Parade Wines Park to Rodeo Grounds, 6 p.m. Lehi Arts Center Art Show, 6 - 8 p.m. PRCA Rodeo Family Night, 8 p.m. Lehi Rodeo Grounds. Children 11 and under $5; adults $12. Friday, June 24 Hutchings Museum Activity Day. $4 price includes puppet shows and kids’ activities, 11a.m. to 5p.m. Arts and Crafts Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wines Park. Miniature Float Parade from Wines Park to Lehi High School, 6 p.m. Lehi Arts Center Art Show, 6 - 8 p.m. PRCA Rodeo, 8 p.m., Lehi Rodeo Grounds, $12. Saturday, June 25 Chuck Wagon Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Wines Park, $5 per plate. Lehi Arts Center Art Show, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grand Parade from Wines Park to Lehi High School, 10 a.m. Half-Price admission and outside family activities after the parade at Hutchings Museum. Family Fun Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Bounce house activity bracelets $5 Arts and Crafts Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wines Park Horseshoe Tournament, 1 p.m., Lehi Sports Park. Lehi residents free; non-residents $15 PRCA Rodeo: “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” 8 p.m., Lehi Rodeo Grounds. $13. Family Dirt Dance immediately following rodeo, Lehi Rodeo Grounds Sunday, June 26 Arts in the Park, 7 p.m. Lehi Silver Band and a Shakespearean company, Wines Park For more information visit https:// www.lehi-ut.gov/roundup/

New Miss Lehi supports literacy efforts Continued from page 1 She performed a character jazz dance for her talent. Richardson, a UVU graduate with a Bachelor’s of Behavioral Science in family studies, received a $1,500 scholarship. She played the piano in the talent portion of the competition. Meek, a recent graduate of Lehi High School, received a $1,000 scholarship. She was named Miss Miracle Maker for bringing in the most donations for the Children’s Miracle Network. Thacker and Meek also tied for first place in the talent category and each received a $100 cash prize and trophy. Anderson, also a recent Lehi High graduate, received a $750 scholarship. Sierra Richins won first place ($200 to

the charity of her choice) in the Community Service Platform category with her platform “Have Hope, Live Life, Lift Others (Suicide Prevention and Awareness). She was also named the Spirit of Miss Lehi and received a basket of items compiled by the contestants and pageant committee, along with a $50 cash prize for selling the most tickets to the pageant. Jteil Secretan won the Photogenic Award and received a photo shoot with Faces Photography, the official Miss Lehi photographer.

The other contestants were Abby Garner, Katie Partridge and Madison Richardson.

Lehi Round-up Art Show Plan to join the Lehi City Arts Council for the annual Round-up Art Show. Ages eight and older are encouraged to enter their original works of art with cash prizes for the winners. Entries are to be turned in June 18 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Arts Council building (685 North Center). The public is invited to an awards ceremony and reception on Monday, June 20 at 6 p.m. and open houses

Monday through Friday (June 20 to June 24) from 6 to 8 p.m. and again Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. The open houses are free and also at the Arts Council. For more details or entry forms, please see www.lehiarts.com under the Visual Arts tab.

Saratoga Springs City News By Jan Brown Memmott Writer

City Council member Chris Porter provided a summary of events for the week of May 16. The council is generally in favor of a military theme for the new sports park for Saratoga Springs. The fields would be named Navy Field, Army Field, etc. instead of simply being numbered. Miss Saratoga Springs, Sierra Williams, is also working on a Veteran’s monument for the complex. Council members discussed, but did not finalize a decision regarding electronic message signs in specific parts of town. They gave feedback to staff on which restrictions they would like to see incorporated into city code. Shay Park in Aspen Hills neighborhood had its grand opening. The railroad will be operating later this summer.

Members approved a few 2016 budget adjustments, mainly related to receipt and expenditure of grant funds for various purposes. The 2017 fiscal year budget was also approved. They changed city code for homeowners of large parcels of property. Owners now are only obligated to landscape a minimum of 1/3 acre if they own 1/3 acre or more. After feedback from nearby residents, ABC Great Beginnings had its property rezoned to Mixed Use with the condition that no residential use would be permitted on the parcel at the northwest corner of Redwood Road and Aspen Hills Boulevard. Neighbors are relieved that no new multifamily housing was approved. It will feature a daycare, restaurant, and office space.

Fox Hollow Golf Course Business Spotlight By Michael Young Writer

Whether you want to enjoy 9 holes or 18, Fox Hollow Golf Course in American Fork is the perfect destination. It’s located at 1400 N. and 200 E., and offers affordable rounds of golf against a spectacular mountain backdrop. In addition to the full course, they also allow players to improve their game at their practice facilities, which include a driving range and a putting green. While they do offer the traditional golf carts, they have recently made a new mode of transportation available. These vehicles are known as golf boards, and can carry a single passenger and gear all around the course. They look a bit like motorized scooters, with space to hang a golf bag or two. These boards improve the speed of play all while reducing the wear on the turf compared to golf carts. You can register to use a golf board online before your scheduled time to

facilitate your request. Riders must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license. The course hosts a variety of special events and tournaments, including a free lessons event coming up on the 17th of August from 6-8 pm. Participants buy a bucket of range balls and then will receive free instruction from one of the regular teaching professionals. The event will repeat next on the 21st of September. In addition to golf, you can book other facilities in Fox Hollow, including their reception hall, a premier location for important events. It includes a roomy banquet hall with the famous views of the mountains, and an area with a waterfall that is perfect for wedding photography and similar events. Guests are afforded a great deal of flexibility so that their events turn out exactly as they have envisioned. Discover more about this exciting course online at http://www.foxhollowutah.com/.

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West Valley City, Utah—The BLM-Utah West Desert District (WDD) has re-issued a fire prevention order that addresses year-round and seasonal fire restrictions. These restrictions apply to BLM-lands in Salt Lake, Utah, Tooele, Rich and Box Elder Counties. “With recent record temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds, the vegetation in the West Desert is drying out quickly,” said Justin Kincaid, West Desert District Fire Management Officer. “These conditions significantly increase the risk of accidental wildfires in the area.” Year-round restrictions include: fireworks, exploding targets, tracer and incendiary ammunition, sky lanterns or similar devices, and operating off-highway vehicles without spark arresters. Seasonally, beginning June 15 through September 30, the use of steel-core, steel-jacketed or steel-tipped ammunition is prohibited. A key provision of this order also extends to possession of fireworks and exploding targets, which should be left at home when visiting public lands. When target shooting, knowing what your ammunition consists of is critical. Orange or red painted tips indicate tracer ammunition. It is not uncommon for military surplus and foreign-made ammunition to contain steel in the bullet jacket, under a thin layer of copper. The bullets may also have steel tips or cores. Packaging may not indicate the presence of steel in the bullet. A simple test with a strong magnet touched to the tip of the bullet can help you determine whether the bullet contains steel. Kincaid reminds outdoor enthusiasts to always use caution and be prepared

The Outlets at Traverse Mountain provide a little something for even the pickiest of shoppers as the only outlets in Utah County. Located right off of the Highland/Alpine exit from I-15, the outlets provide a variety of restaurants and shops that are sure to satisfy, and they’re getting bigger all the time. It’s location near the booming “Silicon Slopes” of Lehi makes it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The following outlets are located at Traverse Mountain: American Eagle Outfitters Asics Banana Republic Calvin Klein Carter’s Babies and Kids Chico’s Outlet The Children’s Place Christopher and Banks Clarks Bostonian Coach New York Columbia Eddie Bauer Famous Footwear Bass Gap Gymboree H&M Hot Topic J. Crew Journeys Key Jewelers

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Business Spotlight: Zions Bank By Michael Young Writer

Zions Bank hasn’t forgotten who keeps them in business. They are committed to bringing value to individuals, families, small businesses, and non-profits. They operate 125 services centers in Utah, including the one on Redwood Road in Saratoga Springs. Zions Bank has been a Utah institution since 1873 when it was founded under the direction of Brigham Young, and is one of the oldest financial institutions in the Intermountain West. It started as the Zions Savings Bank and Trust Company and merged with two other banks in 1957 to form Zions First National Bank. It was later bought out by the Keystone Insur-

ance and Investment Company, at which time it gained its current name. Today, it serves customers in ten western and southwestern states. The bank provides a variety of financial services, from checking and savings accounts, to loans for individuals and businesses. The staff at Zions Bank can help with securing a home, auto, or business loan, making an investment, opening a credit or debit card, or finding prudent ways to manage your wealth. They love to promote scholastic excellence in community through their “Zions Pays for A’s” program. Children between 12-18 in Utah and Idaho can earn $1 per A on their report card and are then entered into a drawing for college scholarships. You can read more about them online at www.zionsbank.com.

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Brighton A Day Event a Success By Jan Brown Memmott Writer

Kevin and Bethany Tenney of Saratoga Springs lost their daughter, Brighton, in January to respiratory syncytial virus, croup and pneumonia. As they and their remaining children drove home from the hospital without her, they discovered their neighborhood and home transformed. The grieving family was surrounded by pink ribbons tied for blocks on trees and houses and their living room full of teddy bears, one of Brighton’s favorite toys. Friends and neighbors brought meals every night for a month. They also made a quilt using Brighton’s clothes and came by often to check on the family. “Literally for the first month, every day there was something new, and people just didn’t stop,” Kevin Tenney said. Although the pain was still raw, the overwhelming support the family received helped them get through each day. The Tenneys recognized how much neighbor support has meant to them

as they are grieving. They want to give back, both as a thank you and a way to make sense of their loss. They encourage people to serve others- to brighten their day- through their Facebook page, Brighton A Day, and to spread the message with the hashtag #Brightonaday. They also planned the coolest birthday party ever for Brighton on May 19, when she would have been five years old. They created a nonprofit organization that will plan events for those who have lost a loved one or are in the midst of a challenge, and used Brighton’s birthday party as a fundraiser for the organization. They and friends raised over $7,400. Kevin Tenney wrote on Facebook, “I want all of you to know that we consider any and all money earned very special and none of it will be spent on anything other than spreading the message to Brighton a Day and helping families going through crisis. Not a penny goes to pay anyone. This is a 100% labor of love for us!” Anyone wanting to donate or learn more could visit their Facebook page.

A Bright Future at Silicon Slopes By Michael Young Writer

Concerts in the Park time in American Fork By Linda Petersen Writer

Caption: Tim Easton will perform at the American Fork Outdoor Summer Concert Series. American Fork will kick off its Outdoor Summer Concert Series with a performance by Nashville-based singer Tim Easton. June 6 Tim Easton Guitarist and singer-songwriter playing rock and roll, folk and Americana music. June 13 Timp Chorale Community choir of more than 80 mixed voices June 20 Winchester Singer/songwriter Dean Nelson and band perform classic rock and pop. June 27 Wasatch Winds Community band of volunteer musicians July 4 Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband

their headquarters or offices from other parts of Utah to the Slopes, feeding the expansive growth the area is experiencing. Vivint Solar is a good example of one such company. Not all of the companies in the area are technology-based, however. Retail companies such as Xlear, Morinda, Gold Tip, and ThermoWorks also call this area their home. A new, state-of-the-art hospital recently opened its doors in the area with over 100 beds and 21 emergency rooms and a cutting-edge surgical center. With the influx of companies has come a variety of restaurants. Only a few years back, there were no more than three dining options near Thanksgiving Point. That number has swelled to include newcomers such as Popeye’s Chicken, Potbelly Subs, and options for Greek, Thai, and Hawaiian food, among others. A blog that contains a wealth of information on the topic can be found at http://siliconslopes.com/.

American Rock / Bluegrass group The show kicks off with a patriotic tribute by “Voices of Hope.” Patrons are asked to bring items to donate to veterans and the “Valor House,” as admission. (A list of suggested items can be found at http:// afcity.org/444/Concerts-in-the-Park July 11 Foreign Figures Alternative pop/rock July 18 Mountain Country Acoustic music that mixes the sounds of country, bluegrass, and honky-tonk. July 25 Red Desert Ramblers Bluegrass, classic country and swing blending harmonies with smoking instrumental breaks. Aug 1 VanLadyLove American rock band The free concerts, which are always Monday night at 7 p.m., are performed at the American Fork Amphitheater at Quail Cove Park, 851 E. 700 N.

Business Spotlight American Fork Hospital By Michael Young Writer

Intermountain Healthcare’s American Fork Hospital As one of the historic locations of Intermountain Healthcare, the American Fork Hospital provides quality healthcare in its fully-accredited, cutting-edge facility. It joins the other 21 hospitals in the Utah-based Medical Group, which operates on a not-for-profit basis. They hope that all their patients will experience the best technology and care available with an added personal touch. The American Fork hospital opened its doors back in 1937 as American Fork’s first community hospital. It was originally located on East Main Street, and had only 25 beds. It grew in size over the years with the addition of new buildings until it joined Intermountain Healthcare in 1978. The current location, its third, opened in 1981 with 55 beds. Most recently, the hospital was expanded and renovated in

2002, in a project that cost around $32 million, and in 2013, the hospital added a new building for surgical and emergency room services. One thing that makes this hospital unique is the first Huntsman-Intermountain Center, which opened in the hospital in 2005. The hospital now boasts over 200 physicians with over 30 different specialties, including cancer care, women’s health, heart, brain, and spine care, among others. One new initiative that the hospital offers is the Connect Care program, which allows patients to connect with doctors via a video conference. Doctors can diagnose simple problems and even prescribe medicine as a result of the conference. Participants pay a flat fee for the service, but have the convenience of not having to travel to a hospital or clinic while sick. You can learn more about the hospital online at https://intermountainhealthcare. org/locations/american-fork-hospital/.

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EM City Council News By Matthew Gary Milam Writer

During the May Eagle Mountain City Council meeting members and audience had the opportunity to hear a report from last year’s Miss Eagle Mountain, Ella Barlow, as well as being introduced to the Miss Eagle Mountain for 2016, Kaylie Blacka. Library Director Michele Graves was presented with the Paraprofessional Certificate by Nancy Haight of the Utah Library Association. Ms. Haight stated that Ms. Graves had to “demonstrate professional management, development and education in several areas” and that she has participated in many workshops and has served in several professional organizations. Presentations Community Wildfire Protection Plan UFA Wildland Fires - Battalion Chief Riley Pilgrim presented the Community Wildfire Protection Plan that he and his team have been working on for the last 18 months. The design of the plan is to be drafted by members of the community. Fire Councils help design community education events, put together Firewise Days, identify neighborhood projects and keep the CWPP up-to-date. They keep the community engaged in fire risk mitigation projects. Mitigation projects include educational events, fuel treatment and fuel elimination. Participation by a city council member has been found in other communities to greatly increase the success of Fire Councils. The efforts put in by the community are tracked and contribute towards the State matching expenses of fighting a large fire. Fred Peeples, an Eagle Mountain resident and former firefighter, has been a driving force for the project. Mayor Pengra stated that Eagle Mountain is uniquely positioned because it is part of the Unified Fire Authority Special Service District and has wildland interface. The district pays the cost of the city’s State match. Fire Council participation reduces that match. Mayor Pengra selected Councilmembers Bradley and Reaves to lead the Fire Council. Presentation by InterPlan about

Transportation Master Plan Representatives of InterPlan, which is now part of Parametrix, have been looking at Eagle Mountain’s existing road network and modeled city traffic flow. InterPlan said that at the moment, traffic flow is within level of service standards, but modeled traffic out to 2040 to determine what future road network would adequately service the expected growth. They designed a future network in collaboration with city staff. They reviewed the cross-section standards for each roadway type and the corridor preservation on Cory Wride Highway, making recommendations for each. Programs and Agreements Approved A Professional Service Agreement with Langvardt Design Group, LLC was approved for architecture and site design services for Phase 1B of the Cory Wride Memorial Park in the amount of $170,170.00. A Neighborhood Matching Grant Program was approved whereby residents can request matching funds to complete specific projects. There are three main project types groups can apply for: physical improvements, public safety, and historical projects. The funds were allocated by the City Council from the proceeds of the utility sale. Upcoming Events/Information • Pony Express Rodeo Arena - Upcoming events at the Pony Express Rodeo Arena include the Endurocross event which will be held on July 16. Further information can be found at www. ponyexpressspecialevents.com. • Rain Barrels - Eagle Mountain City is participating in the Utah Rivers Council’s 2016 RainHarvest program. Discounted rain barrels are available to Eagle Mountain residents for $50 (quantities are limited). Pre-order your barrels now at: www.savesomethingutah.org. The barrels will be distributed on June 23 at City Hall from 5:00-8:00 p.m. • Splash Pad Opening - The splash pad at Nolen Park opened for the season on May 20. The splash pad typically stays open through mid-October.

Lone Peak Police Blotter Stolen Vehicle - Alpine - Officer Bellon was dispatched to a suspicious vehicle parked on High Ridge Lane in Alpine. Officer Bellon arrived and upon running the plate found the Green Dodge Stratus had been stolen from a location in Highland. It wasn’t enough for the little punks to just steal the vehicle, but they also destroyed it by breaking items on the car and slashing the tires. If anyone saw anything, please contact our detectives. . Burglary - Highland - A Highland resident who lives in the area of 6300 W. and 10100 N. reported several items taken out of her garage. This case is under investigation. (It’s been a while since I’ve said this, but with the increase in burglaries we’ve been having (the nice weather always brings out the thieves) please remember to keep garage doors shut, take expensive items out of your vehicles and keep everything locked up tight. Thanks.) . Agency Assist - Highland - Officer Bullock was asked by an outside agency to deliver notice to family about a relative passing away. (One of the worse parts of our job, if you ask me) .

Accident - Highland - Officer Huffaker took an accident report involving a minor fender bender in the parking lot of Little Caesars. . Traffic Stop - Highland - Officer Huffaker stopped a vehicle after a registration check showed the vehicle having a revoked registration and no insurance. Upon contact with the driver, she insisted the vehicle had insurance although she did not have proof and didn’t know which company her insurance was through. The driver was cited for no insurance and her vehicle was impounded. . Accident - Highland - Officer Farnsworth took an accident report involving a minor fender bender in the parking lot of Chevron. . We also had the usually alarms, abandoned 911 calls, keys locked in vehicles.... etc. . I’d also like to say that our thoughts and prayers go out to all the victim’s, their families and also the first responders on the incident in Orlando.

Fox Hollow Golf Course Business Spotlight By Michael Young Writer

can register to use a golf board online before your scheduled time to facilitate your request. Riders must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license. The course hosts a variety of special events and tournaments, including a free lessons event coming up on the 17th of August from 6-8 pm. Participants buy a bucket of range balls and then will receive free instruction from one of the regular teaching professionals. The event will repeat next on the 21st of September. In addition to golf, you can book other facilities in Fox Hollow, including their reception hall, a premier location for important events. It includes a roomy banquet hall with the famous views of the mountains, and an area with a waterfall that is perfect for wedding photography and similar events. Guests are afforded a great deal of flexibility so that their events turn out exactly as they have envisioned. Discover more about this exciting course online at http://www.foxhollowutah.com/.

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Peppermint Place By Michael Young Writer

Sweet tooth fanatics of all ages will find something at Peppermint Place for their cravings. The Peppermint Place sells Kencraft Candy, which is an American candy company that has been handcrafting their wares since 1969. This sweet candy store has been operating in American Fork since 1991. Their selection of candy is absolutely enormous, and caters to a variety of needs, from the birthday party or wedding reception crowd, to the casual person with a particular candy craving. They specialize in candy canes of various colors, lollipops with creative shapes and prints, fresh

gummi candy, and gourmet chocolates. They shine with their seasonal selections and those for special occasions. Those having a baby shower can stock up on “It’s a boy” lollipops, or someone throwing a Superbowl party could select lollipops with their favorite team’s logo on them. You can even browse for candy by color to match the décor of your event. Not only can you buy all sorts of candy there, but there’s also a selection of thoughtful gifts for sale, such as Willow Tree figurines, journals, and other decorations. You can learn more about them and browse their extensive candy catalog on the website: www.kencraftcandy.com.

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Saratoga Springs Police Blotter JUST SITTIN’ HERE SMOKING A BOWL On 5/30/2016, officers observed a vehicle in a park late at night. Officers approached the vehicle and the 18-yearold driver, rolled the window down. A strong odor of marijuana emanated from the vehicle. In a subsequent search of the vehicle, officers found approximately one ounce of marijuana that the driver admitted to purchasing with his graduation money. He admitted to smoking several “bowls” of marijuana. He was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and DUI. As a side note, parks in Saratoga Springs close at 10:00 PM. Parks are generally safe, fun places for families to recreate and relax during the day. At night, however, parks take on a different dynamic and are frequently vandalized by trespassers, subject to people using drugs and alcohol in them, and other, more heinous crimes. Saratoga Springs’ police officers have been patrolling the parks in great frequency at night because of problems that have been encountered now that summer has arrived. Trespassers in the parks after the 10:00 PM curfew can expect to be charged. DON’T MIND ME - I’M JUST CRASHING INTO YOUR VEHICLE Officers responded to a traffic accident at 600 West Crossroads Boulevard on 5/28/2016. A 32-year-old driver of Draper sideswiped a vehicle, causing a traffic accident. When officers interviewed the driver about the traffic accident, they noticed he appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. He performed field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI. During a search of the vehicle, heroin-related drug paraphernalia was located. The driver had a long history of heroin use and during chemical testing, was positive for opiates, methadone, and benzodiazepines. He had so many track marks and his veins had been so damaged from heroin use, that the forensic nurse had to extract blood for chemical testing from the palm of his hand. He

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was booked into Utah County Jail for his charges. The location of the traffic accident was the exact same location where another driver of Eagle Mountain, who was under the influence of methamphetamine at the time, hit and killed Lily Strickland of Cedar Fort in September of 2015. Fortunately, this incident occurred without any injuries. THESE EARRINGS LOOK NICE - IN MY PURSE Officers responded to Walmart in Saratoga Springs for a report of shoplifter. A 19-year-old female from Bluffdale, Utah admitted to stealing fake eyelashes and earrings. She arrived at Walmart without any money for purchasing items, concealed the fake eyelashes and earrings in her purse, and passed all points of sale without paying for the items. She admitted to being caught shoplifting in the past, but that she was never previously charged. WHY ACT LIKE AN ADULT WHEN YOU CAN PUNCH SOMEONE’S CAR? On May 15, 2016, officers responded to Walmart in Saratoga Springs for a report of a disturbance. When they arrived on-scene, they made contact with a 35-year-old of Eagle Mountain. During the investigation, the suspect admitted to hitting a vehicle because it came too close to his wife in the parking lot. The driver of the vehicle readily admitted he came close to the suspect’s wife navigating through the parking lot. As he drove by the couple, the suspect threw his hands in the air. The driver of the SUV reciprocated and in turn threw his hands in the air. At that point, the suspect punched the rear quarter panel of a brand new car, causing the vehicle to sustain a dent. He was charged with Criminal Mischief and Disorderly Conduct for damaging the vehicle and for the alarm he caused by his actions. His wife had a warrant out of Saratoga Springs Justice Court. She was arrested and transported to Utah County Jail for her warrant. STEALING FROM YOUR EMPLOYER

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The local O’Reilly Auto Parts in Saratoga Springs is only one of over 4,500 auto part stores across the United States. O’Reilly started as a single location in 1957 and is now the dominant auto parts dealer wherever they are found. In addition to car batteries, brakes and oil, you can find just about any kind of auto part in the store. The friendly staff can also advise you which parts will best suit your vehicle. They also have online chat and telephone help to

help you even when you can’t get to a store. Anytime your “check engine” light is on, you can stop by a location to diagnose the problem for free. With their diagnostic equipment, they can give you a readout to tell you what is likely wrong with your vehicle. They offer a free reward program which allows you to accrue points on all of your auto part purchases that earn you coupons and other rewards. You can also recycle your old batteries, used oil, and oil filters, and they will even give you a $5 gift card for any unbroken auto battery you turn in. Visit them online at www.oreillyauto. com.

www.thecrossroadsjournal.com/ Contact-The-Journal ISN’T THE BEST PLAN FOR STAYING EMPLOYED Officers responded to a report of a theft at McDonalds in Saratoga Springs. They met with the McDonalds store manager, who said an employee was suspected of stealing cash from the drawer at Walmart. The 19-year-old suspect, of Eagle Mountain, admitted to stealing cash from the cash drawer at McDonalds on at least three separate occasions. IF YOU’RE GOING TO RUN, YOU BETTER HAVE GOOD CARDIO… An officer at a traffic light late at night noticed the vehicle next to him wasn’t turning even though it had a green turn arrow. When the vehicle began turning, he noticed the vehicle was grinding through its gears of the manual transmission. The vehicle was pulled over because of the officer’s observations and because of vehicle equipment violations. During the investigation, the driver of the vehicle, a 36-year-old from Orem, provided false information to the investigating officer. During the traffic stop, the suspect spontaneously fled on foot through a field on the south side of Pioneer Crossing. Officers chased him into the field and found him concealed in grass and Russian Olive trees. The owner of the vehicle was an elderly man from Eureka, Utah. He

was contacted and didn’t even know his truck had been stolen. He said when he went to bed, it was outside. The suspect was charged with the theft of the vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to stop at the command of a peace officer, and providing false information to a peace officer. The owner of the stolen vehicle thanked officers for recovering his vehicle before he knew it was stolen. YOU LEFT YOUR MARIJUANA… AND YOUR PHONES: Two 20-year-olds and a 21-year-old were partying at the Aldara Apartments fire pit in Saratoga Springs. People called in on them, stating they were being too loud. When officers arrived on-scene, they were unable to locate the suspects. They were able to confiscate the marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and alcohol they left behind, however. The suspects were also good enough to leave their cell phones with their drugs when they fled. Officers were able to return their phones to them after they called them, wondering where they were. They were also able to issue the suspects citations for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and for illegal possession of alcohol.

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13 Helpful Tips to Be a Supportive Parent During a Move By Kimberly Bennette Writer

2016 DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award By Guest Writer Sarah Leavitt Cedar Fort, Utah- Raleigh Gowans of Westlake was recently presented the school’s highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Monsanto Company. Gowans, the son of Michael and Ruth Gowans, received the award for excellence in academics, leadership, and agricultural work experience. Gowans’s significant experiences and accomplishments have included Westlake FFA President, Proficiency Award Winner in Beef Production, Sheep Production, Diversified Ag and Livestock, and Home and Community Development. Ty Bevan, Lena Baadsggard, and Michael Gowans are Gowans’s agricultural education instructors at Westlake High School. This year the DEKALB Agricultural

Accomplishment Award celebrates its 69th anniversary. Over these 69 years more than 168,000 high school seniors across the country have received the award, which have become a symbol for excellence and the school’s highest agricultural honor. As the winner of the 2016 award, Raleigh Gowans’s name will be recorded on a permanent plaque displayed at Westlake High School. Monsanto, a long-time supporter of agricultural education, FFA, 4-H, and other farm youth organizations and initiatives, sponsors the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award. Monsanto is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural productions that improve farm productivity and food quality.

Vernal Stock Show By Guest Writer Sarah Leavitt This past week the Westlake FFA had the ability to take our hogs down to Vernal and participate in the Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show. We were there from Monday, June 6th to Thursday, June 9th. In this show, there were three different categories; Market Judging, Showmanship and Auction. Market Judging is all the pigs are judged on the quality of the pig; how it walks, the muscling, etc. Showmanship is judging how the owner presents the pigs and how well it responds to the different techniques of judging. Next day was the Auction. We were able to sell our hogs through the auction at the livestock show. Buyers bought our hogs for meat purposes and all exhibitors made a profit. All animals did really well in the show receiving blue

ribbons and all exhibitors through the Showmanship contest received blue ribbons as well. The people from Westlake that were able to go to Vernal were: Raleigh Gowans, Doug Gowans, Lane Palmer, Justin Jeppson, Kylee Carter, Dallas Brady, Tyler Workman, Sarah Leavitt, Lacey Hacking, Macenzie Cortes, Jonathan Webb, Khristopher Jones and Korbin Tanner. Some of the people participating were showing their last hog, and others were showing their first! Without a doubt this was a great show and a great learning experience for people. We’d like to thank the Uintah Basin Livestock Show for letting us come and we hope that we can come again!

As the school year has ended, summer is upon us and that means ‘moving season’. Families tend to move in the summer so that their children start the new school year without all the confusion and insecurities of a mid school year change. If your family is like mine and is moving this summer, check out these tips to making the whole transition smoother. Before 1. Make a special moving box Give each kid their own moving box that they can decorate with stickers/crayons/markers/glitter. Try to keep it in their room for a few days in order to take time to pack the important stuff. Remember this box is for items most important to them- not you. Make sure that it is the last to be packed up into the moving van and the first to be unpacked at the new place. 2. Throw a goodbye party Having a farewell party is a great way to bring closure to the old house and all the memories that you made in it. Make sure to get all of your kids’ friends emails, phone numbers, addresses and social media so they can still connect when they are missing them. 3. Say your house goodbyes It is important to give an official goodbye to your old house. Have everyone share a fun memory at the last meal in the home making sure that each family member can share any emotions that come up. 4. Talk, a lot Have the talk about moving as early and as often as possible. The younger your children are, the harder it will be for them to understand. Talking early and often gives them plenty of time to ask questions. You can also assist in the process with books such as, ‘I Like Where I am’ by Jessica Harper and movies like Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ that features some of the difficulties of moving. 5. Let everyone express emotions Let them express concerns and emotions. This can be very difficult to watch our kids struggle and even make us question the move. But this is a part of processing the grief of losing the comfort of familiarity. Processing is not bad and is something they will experience many times in their lives. 6. They will follow your lead Kids model how they should be reacting based on what their parents are doing, so that puts a great deal of pressure on parents to stay calm, confident and relatively anxiety-free during moving. If you are excited for the new house, the kids tend to be more excited and ready to start fresh. 7. Combat new school stresses Starting a new school can be

Tags By Michael Young Writer

Tags Thrift Store strives to be a thrift store that provides a unique shopping experience. They hope to provide value to their customers and to make a difference in their communities and the world at large. They have four different locations in Utah, including one in American Fork. When you bring in items, Tags will give you the option of either getting paid cash for your items, or allowing you to make a tax-deductible donation to support a cause of your choosing. They run on local donations and

stressful and scary for our children. So to combat these feelings set up a tour of the new school; bo nus points if they can meet their new teacher as well. Make sure they have time to ask questions and let them address any concerns when they get home. This will make the first day of school run smoother. After 8. Have them design their room Here comes the fun part- designing their room! Take the time to sit down with them in their new bedroom and discuss where all their toys will go, their bed, and maybe a new paint color to customize it. No idea is a bad one, so let them really brainstorm about their new space. 9. Do a safety check When you are at your new home one of the first things you should do is a safety check. This includes discussing the new rules of the house, making sure the yard is safe for your little ones and create a fire safety plan. It will be comforting to them to know what to do in an emergency. 10. Expect regression Regression can be the most frustrating part about a move with kids. Your potty-trained toddler might start wetting their pants again or start up baby talk. Just know that this is a normal part of anxiety and feelings of instability with kids. As they get comfortable and back to a routine, these regressions should go away. 11. Find your routine Try to keep as close to your previous routine as you can in your new home. This includes story time, bath time, dinner- make sure that you know which box to unpack so that you have the items you need. Reading a favorite book or singing a familiar song can help with adjusting. 12. Have fun as a family Find fun things to do as a family at your new place as soon as possible. This gets their minds focused on the present and future, not the past, and helps build a sense of familiarity. You are also strengthening the family unit, which always makes it easier to weather the storm of change. 13. Reward the hard stuff The process of a move is going to be difficult, no matter how well you prepare yourself and your family, so make sure that you reward everyone for working hard and adjusting to their new surroundings. Take the time to make cupcakes after the first day of school or watch a movie together your first night in the home. This will acknowledge the challenge of adapting to their new life while solidifying that you are all in it together as a strong family. As the summer moves forward it will become easier and easier for your family. Before you know it your new home will be just that, your home.

pride themselves in providing savings to people in community, performing fundraising for worthy causes and leaving a positive impact on the environment as they allow locals to recycle their clothing and household goods. They partner with several local organizations to make our communities a better place. Their partners include Latinos in Action, the Granite Education Foundation, and Choice Humanitarian, and they are always looking for new partners to help expand their influence for good. On Mondays, Tags runs a $1 sale, with a wide selection of items costing only a buck. Everything in the American Fork Store is always 50% off, so it is an excellent time to visit. You can learn more about them online at www. tagsthrift.com.

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Stache those chores and join the AF Library for a fun event By Linda Petersen Writer

American Fork Library is kicking off its summer reading program with a mustache themed evening on Monday, June 6. ‘Stache Dash,” an evening of family fun, will take place around the library at 64 South 100 East from 5 to 8 p.m. “The self-paced “Dash,” a course you can customize (lasting five to 20 minutes) through the local neighborhood, works for any age or fitness level and can be done anytime,” Children Services Librarian Erin Warnock said. “We wanted families to be outside and doing a fitness act together,” she added. There will be a mustache/beard contest at 6 p.m. along with games, bubble soccer, prizes, chocolate milk mustaches, a photo wall, face painting and appearances by REAL Salt Lake players and some surprise special guests. The Waffle Love truck will also be there all evening for hungry families beginning at 5 p.m. Registration is free but required before the event. You can register at www. eventbrite.com/e/stache-dash-tickets-24570996512 Summer Reading Program Registration for the summer reading program which runs June 13-July 30 begins June 1. For kids, there will be summer reading bingo, mini fun events and family story-

times on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 or 11 a.m. Kids who read 90 minutes or more per week can earn weekly collectible buttons. At the 300-minute mark they can get a book and a prize from the prize booth. Reading 500 minutes gets a child a ticket to a special event. If they read 1,000 minutes or more they get entered in a drawing for a grand prize. When they sign up, kids will get a Summer Reading Tool kit bag with a summer reading gold winner medal, collectible button, reading log and more goodies. It costs just $5 per child (resident); $10 non-resident. For teens, there’s special classes including Giacometti-inspired Olympic Pose Sculptures, a library scavenger hunt, Maze Walker, mini-golf in the library and mock Olympics. There’s also treats and prizes for reaching reading goals and a Humans vs. Zombies end of summer reading party. More information is available at http://afcity.org/356/YoungAdult-Summer-Reading-Program Adults can also get in on the fun, earning treats and prizes for reading themselves, reading to their kids or listening to an audio book. The grand prize for the adult program is a Kindle Fire. Details are available at http://afcity. org/207/Adult-Programs Summer reading partners include Arby’s, Culvers, Del Taco, Chick-fil-A and PizzaPieCafe

Summer stress? Think camp By Linda Petersen Writer

Parents, are you already looking at the looming summer, wondering just how you’re going to keep your kids occupied until school starts up again? How about a summer day camp - or two? Cedar Hills is offering summer camps for young athletes, and kids who love computers, particularly Minecraft, beginning in June. Computer Camps Cedar Hills Community Recreation Center, 10640 N. Clubhouse Drive Minescratch Video Game Design June 6-10, Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm Ages 7-12 $150 Learn how to speak the language of computers. Campers will dive into the exciting world of computer coding through Scratch, developed at MIT. Camper will learn computer coding

through Scratch, a block-based application developed at MIT which is designed to make it simple for anyone to learn programming. Minecraft Modding June 6-10, Monday-Friday, 1pm-4pm Ages 9-14 $212 Campers will learn how to code in Java by making a mod for Minecraft. Sign up for both camps at REC1.com. Utah Speed Academy Sunset Park, 9814 N. Dorchester Dr. June 6 - Aug. 22, Mondays & Wednesdays, 8 - 9 a.m. Ages 9-18 $160 This speed and agility camp for athletes will focus on running form and technique, linear and lateral speed, power and acceleration, quick feet, balance, and core. If you are interested in the camp, email coach Nate Soelberg at nate@utahspeedacademy.com.

Great Ideas for Summer Fun By Kimberly Bennette Writer

Unless you’re a cartoon character with a suspiciously pointed head, an extra quiet brother or a crime fighting platypus, figuring out what to do every day of you summer vacation can be a trial. Those long, lazy days of freedom seem so precious that, for kids at least, each one needs to feel like a special event. For grownups, well, all we really want to do is sleep, but since that’s not going to happen in any house with children, we present to you this amazing list: 25 Things to Do On Your Summer Vacation! 1. Build a fort and watch movies 2. Make stove-top versions of your favorite summer treats 3. Have a read-a-thon (blankets, books, and lots of snacks) 4. Dessert for dinner night 5. Adventure hike 6. Treasure hunt 7. Cloud watching 8. Homemade art gallery (Create pieces of art and hang them on your walls) 9. Late night story-telling sleep over 10. Geocaching (All you need is a smart phone and a sense of adventure)

11. Favorite movie marathon 12. Spa day (A few bottles of nail polish are really all you need) 13. Dart gun war 14. Picnic at the park 15. Giant bubbles (You can find easy to follow instructions online) 16. Teach your kids to cook by trying out some old family recipes 17. Join a children’s movie program 18. Write and put on a mini play 19. Board game day 20. Backyard circus (Include everything from trampoline tricks to funny costume contest) 21. Water balloon fight 22. Dance party 23. Swimming (classic summer fun that never goes out of style) 24. Scavenger hunt 25. A great” do nothing” day (no plans, but no chores either) These are just a few of our ideas. None of them take a lot of money, they just take some time and some love. For more ideas, you can check out “100 Fun Things to Do in the Summer” on mommybearmedia. com. Whatever you choose to do this summer, we hope you’ll have a lot of safe, adventurous family fun, with or without the platypus.

Hope of America Award This month was a busy month for the Kiwanis Club of Westlake and the sixth grades of Lehi, Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain. Over the past month, the club has been working with 20 elementary school principals and their sixth grade teachers to co-ordinate the selection of this year’s 156 “Hope Of America Award” recipients. The club has been giving out the “Hope of America Award” since 2011. The award is presented to those students who have demonstrated leadership, good character, scholarship and a willingness to serve others. Each sixth grade teacher selects two students from their class who have shown these characteristics during the year. The awards are presented in end-of-the-year ceremonies to the students by Kiwanis members and their teachers. Robin DePalma, this year’s club president, told students, “In life, almost everything we do requires us to make a choice; it is the choices you make that determine who you will become. Today, you are here because the choices you’ve made this year have made you an example to others. You have chosen to work hard and to improve academically. You have chosen to be kind and thoughtful of others. You have chosen to step up and lead when asked. It is these choices that are molding you into a better person. In our county, we need more people making good choices like you! More people choosing to lift others, to work hard, to do service for others and the community. This is what the “Hope of America Award” is about and this is why you are being recognized with this award.” Since its formation in 2010, Kiwanis Club of Westlake has been active in the communities of Lehi, Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain. It is an organization dedicated to helping one child at a time. The club has sponsored the Key Club at Westlake High School, donated to the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) for two 10th grade students each year and sponsored breakfast for a mini HOBY held each year at Westlake HS for the entire district. Kiwanis also donates a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from Westlake High School each year. Kiwanis has donated to the children’s wing, supported story time and donated a sound system to the Saratoga Springs library. Kiwanians participate twice a year in Reading is Fundamental at the Lehi Headstart, feed the homeless at the Food and Care Coalition in Provo once a month, and donate to Kiwanis International’s effort to eliminate maternal neo-natal tetanus. Club members enjoy these and many social activities during the year as they serve. The recipients this year are the following students: Black Ridge: Cameron Baum, Marisa Gear, Ethan Rasmussen, Roxanne Mauerman, Jackson Denmark, Jenna Bond, Kennidy Jones, Asher Whipple, Patrick Roberts, Kailya Emfield; Dry Creek: Jefferson McMullin, Brooklyn Flinders, Grace Humes, Milo Cazier, Karlee Smith, Elleigh Wicks; Eaglecrest: Carver Cole, Lydia Sylvester, Josh Lyman, Allison Stoddard, Sam Gardner, Katelyn Bartschi, Marryn Poll, Seth Kjar; Eagle Valley: Riley Thompson, Felicity Johnstun, Emily Stock, Alexander Hardy,

Brooklyn Gifford, William Hunter Luke; Fox Hollow: Carson Ducker, Lucy Carpenter, Taylor Brock, Noor Majeed, Jaxon Harris, Myla Meyer, Noah Smith, Erin Daniels; Harvest: Myles Taumoepeau, Boston Conner, Lane Smith, Addisyn Bushman, Logan Howard, Anna Pitcher, Caleb Kessel, Grace Bee; Hidden Hollow: Evalyn Wambold, Jordan Hall-Lassek, Tyler Smith, Tuscany Williams, Diana White, Mackinley Call, Vincent Nilsson, Madison Haslam; Lehi: Marissa Mallory, Savannah James, Hannah Madigan, Brody Mitchell, Adalyn Enslen, Ricky Wade; Meadow: Christian Jones, Kenadee Beck, Stockton Yates, Alli Nielson, Kohler Barton, Brynlee Brown; Mountain Trails: Timmy Jackson, Chiara Fallon, Payton Weber, Kenya Adams, Trinity Smith, Braden Mackert; North Point: Ululani Condie, Joseph Savage, Braxton Ekblad, Olivia Albrecht, Matthew Mecham, Gracie Hill; Pony Express: Hyrum Sasser, Makayla Pitcher, Joseph Bolander, Kyli Guymon, Jake Cardwell, Rebecca DeWitt, Nathaniel Howe, Emily McMurtrey; Riverview: Kayler Lyman, Raegan Swensen, Andrew Shimamoto, Kaidence Mark, Emily Malsbary, Austin Kellers; River Rock: Afton Veenker, Ian Stringham, Arianna Parker, Houston Lopez, Bryce West, Madison Bird; Sage Hills: Cameron Watkins, Kylie Moffitt, Hunter Greene, Alexa Forsyth, Marie Taylor, Ashtyn Belle Corpron, Emmy Huff, Tarin Odom, Joshua Bushman, Kylie Anderson; Saratoga Shores: Avery Snarr, Easton Schank, Breka Strong, Jackson Sheen, Jocelyn Thompson, Christopher Carter Traveller, Emeline Emerson, Levi Bentley, Hally Lewis, Dallen Busk, Mckensie Olsen, Gaige Wendel; Sego Lily: Hunter Day, Mckenzie Winterton, Carson Arbuckle, Elizabeth Broderick, Jaden Gwilliam, Elizabeth Munoa, Makenzie Sessions, Jefferson Dye, Jack Hadfield, Ella DeMordaunt; SnowSprings: Jake Omer, Charlie Lund, Hesston Dain, Katie Galvan, Cayden Griego, Mikell Hartman, Cade Garrett, Teagan Gray; Thunder Ridge: Kameron Tonks, Ashlyn Feld, Carmen Roadifer, Logan DeMille, Adam Powell, Paige Payne, Mason Bodell, Tieri Rigamoto, Kestyn Hyde, Adelyn Jenson; Traverse Mountain: McGwire Rowland, Rylee Schriever, Azelynn Allen, Raleigh Gardner, Caleb Kindred, Katelyn Rice, Micah Cajilig, Cyndee Tuckett.

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