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Alpine study shows serious sales tax leakage

By Linda Petersen

A recent study commissioned by the city of Alpine has found that the city captures just 3 percent of sales tax dollars generated by resident spending.

Currently, Alpine City receives approximately 21.6 percent of all its revenues from sales taxes, but the study found that Alpine residents tend to go to neighboring communities to shop.

The study, conducted by financial consultants Lewis, Young, Robertson & Burningham, found that if the city could capture just 25 percent of retail sales, it could collect an additional $192,279 a year in revenue. (If the city were able to capture 100 percent, that figure would be $769,118).

To bring in the same revenue from property taxes alone, the city would have to increase property taxes by an additional tax of $56 per household (assuming a $350,000 home value).

However, City Planner Jason Bond says there are no current plans to act on the study’s findings. “We wanted to get an idea if business were to come to Alpine what might work,” he said. “We don’t foresee anything happening for

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the next four or five years.”

One challenge that Alpine has that the study highlights is that the city is almost built out, he said. As the city reaches that point, “We’re going to have to look at what’s going to replace the revenue that comes to the city from growth,” he said.

The consultants suggested if city leaders determine they’d like a neighborhood retail center, likely anchored by a large grocery store, in Alpine in the future, that they make it more of a destination with components, such as a playground, splash pad, or walkable area with trees and benches.

To facilitate this, the study recommended that the city update its land use plan to allow for commercial zoning for a neighborhood center, plan to assist a potential developer by providing incentives through a community development area, promote niche markets to draw shoppers from neighboring communities and install utilities in any proposed retail center area.

The full study can be found on the city’s website.

Pictured Adam Ferre, Peggy and Bruno Hunziker, and EM Councilman Tom Westmoreland Photo by James Crandall

White Hills Water Community Meeting

By Erika Douglas

Citizens of the White Hills community of Eagle Mountain have had several concerns with their water system over past months from leaking pipes and outages to tests that haven’t been submitted with the Health Department.

They were looking forward to getting answers on updating their system at a meeting held at the neighborhood park July 30, 2015.

While White Hills might be one of the newest additions to Eagle Mountain it is one of the older neighborhoods in Cedar Valley and the water and sewer systems need some major overhauling. As part of the master plan written in 2011 when White Hills was annexed by the city, the developer is responsible for making sure those systems are on par with the city systems before the city will take them over.

Things have finally hit a place where reconstruction will begin. On August 10th the large water tank will be emptied, sandblasted, cleaned out, and re-coated due to corrosion.

Some other rehabilitation will also be done on the smaller tank. Starting August 17th the main pipeline on Wilson Avenue, the pipeline running to the well house, trunk lines to the homes, and some air valves will be replaced.

This is all being funded through a 30 year 1% interest loan to the developer, DAI, from the State Drinking Water Board. Part of the reason residents have had to wait so long for this part of the agreement to be completed was getting the loan approved through the state.

By October 15th construction should be done, with city inspectors there to pass off work as it is needed, residents are hopeful they can get one more thing done to becoming more fully incorporated into the city. Some concerns residents have that they hope are addressed during construction are the sinking spots in the road caused by the water leaks in the past, and reduced water pressure. The sewer system is next on the list.

Since Nate Ship and DAI will be further developing homes in White Hills as early as this coming spring residents will eagerly watch this water project to see if promises made are fulfilled. Support from the city was given by Tom Westmoreland and City Council hopefuls Jared Gray and Adam Ferre. Residents of White Hills appreciated their input and questions during the proceedings.

Utility Right of Way

By Matthew Gary Milam

Highland leaders to consider plans to make dangerous intersection safer

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By Linda Petersen

Highland City officials are studying options to make the intersection of Highland Blvd. and 11800 North safer. On May 25, Maylee Anderson, 16, was critically injured at that intersection when the vehicle she and her mother, Christine, were riding in was struck by a Jeep.

Maylee passed away days later while Christine Anderson later recovered from her injuries.

On June 2, Julie Brinkerhoff approached the City Council with a petition with 301 signatures asking for a traffic light at the intersection. Other suggestions included a circulated roundabout or a three-way stop. Emma and Kirsten King also spoke to the City Council the same night. Kirsten King was involved in a car accident at the same intersection three years ago. “In the blink of an eye, her life was

changed forever,” Emma King said of her sister’s accident. She urged the council to implement better traffic control in the area.

City Councilmember Brian Braithwaite said the intersection has been a problem for more than five years and that now that there are new subdivisions in the area, the issue will become worse.

Shortly after the accident, Acting City Manager Nathan Crane began researching traffic safety options for the intersection. He will present his findings to the City Council at its Aug. 18 meeting.

In the meantime, the city has posted a speed limit trailer and done some re-striping at the intersection.

Are You Positive?

By Kimberly Bennette

Have you ever had a bad day? I mean, a really bad day. Maybe everything is going wrong, maybe you just woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Either way, inevitably some Little Orphan Annie wannabe comes along and tells you that the sun will come out tomorrow. I don’t know about you, but when I’m having a bad day, that sentiment doesn’t usually help. It takes a lot of will power to not tell that person exactly what to do with that sunshine. Why are

people so big on positivity anyway?

As it turns out, positive thinking may literally make your life better. Not just seem better. Actually better. “How?” you ask. Well, the benefits of the positive thinker may include better physical and mental health, better coping skills, a longer life-span, and more.

Sounds good to me. But positive thinking doesn’t just help in the health area. It can also help you be more successful at work, and life

Have you ever seen a utility worker brashly walk into your yard and help himself to your meter box? “What gives you the right to just walk onto my property and do what you want?” you might have asked yourself. In this day and age of increased kidnappings, child abductions, and other worries parents have for their children, seeing a stranger walk onto your property unannounced, and--as far as a child might be concerned--unidentified, is no small concern.

We see it on police dramas all the time: criminals posing as repairmen or utility workers in order to sneak onto personal property and commit crimes. Although this may not happen every day in this part of the country, it still behooves parents to be fully aware of who is coming onto their property—especially if their children might be the first to intercept these people.

Something called “utility right of way” is what allows utility workers to access a person’s or business’s property. According to David Eskelsen of Rocky Mountain Power, right-of-way for a utility is the right to construct the facilities necessary to provide service to the public, together with the right to access the property afterward as needed to maintain and repair those facilities. He says utilities have two kinds of rights-of-way: easement or actual ownership

of property. He says that easement is the right to access property owned by others to perform the necessary functions of providing electric service. In fee title rights-of-way, the utility owns (holds title to) the property on which the electric facilities are located, Eskelsen says.

According to Linda Peterson of Eagle Mountain City, no direct complaints have been made to the city regarding utility worker access to properties. She says she has, however, seen posts on Facebook indicating that some residents weren’t aware that utility personnel are allowed to come onto their property.

Hopefully, these residents will get wind of this information regarding utility right of way and will be more comfortable the next time a utility worker shows up unannounced in their yard.

Despite these utility company rights of way, it would seem that smart parents will be aware of the potential for strangers interacting with their children. A good idea might be to become familiar with the faces of the good people who routinely come to read your meter or otherwise inspect your utility equipment.

Perhaps calling the utility companies for a schedule of utility personnel visits and then posting these on your calendar would be a good plan.

in general. Studies show that negative thinking actually narrows your area of focus. If you are angry or afraid, you think almost solely about the problem you are having. This can be good in the short term because your mind is telling you to deal with the threat at hand. But when you are constantly bogged down by negative emotion, it limits your capacity to learn, find new and creative solutions, and in general think outside the proverbial box.

Positive thinking does the exact opposite.

When you change to a more positive outlook you grow as a person. You are able to develop

new skills, communicate better, and problem solve. You’ll also be a lot more likable, which doesn’t hurt.

Of course, saying be positive and actually becoming so are two different things. This falls into the category of, “easier said than done.”

But there are ways that you can improve your positivity skills. Mediation, visualization, actively monitoring your word choices, and exercise are just a few. But there are lots of options. It can be done.

Turns out you were right Little Orphan Annie. I’m positive about that.

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Lehi Heritage Day wins “Best of Utah Valley”

By Linda Petersen

Lehi Mayor Mark Thompson and Historical Archives President John Haws were recently presented with the Daily Herald’s Best of Utah Valley Reader’s Choice fall community celebration award for the city’s Heritage Day. Lehi’s celebration beat out the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival and others.

Just two years old, Heritage Day (to be held on Labor Day, Sept. 7) is meant to highlight a different historic area of the city each year. This year the focus will be on the 500 North Center and Wines Park area.

The event also honors notable Lehi residents. Twelve residents will be added to the Lehi Legacy Park Walk of Fame at Legacy Park this year. Other events include a round

the block children’s parade, tours of the Wines Park buildings, displays, an old-fashioned community carnival, the John Hutchings Museum For A Day, a historic car show, rummage sale, pioneer games, races, a petting zoo, a sing-along and a free one-man show, “The Real Porter Rockwell.”

Each spring Daily Herald winners send in their ballots or vote online for their Utah County favorites in many areas from community celebrations to restaurants to medical professionals.

Porter Rockwell Eagle Scouts Nicholas Billman - T-stools for KOTM Jaden Bond - food drive for Utah Food Bank Jacob Brinley - bone marrow drive Joseph Capener - music program for Abbington Manor Jacob Clements - soccer balls for Africa Keegan Cloward - hygiene kits for Road Home Connor Forsyth - blankets for Primary Children’s Hospital Ethan Graham - wooden cars Easton Halliday - landscaping for Lakeview Academy Braden Hancey - action figures for Heroes for Heroes at Primary Children’s Parker Holt - improvements at Stillwater Park Dustin Johnson - soccer field James Lakko - improvement Canyon Glen Ampitheater Thomas Luckau - books for charter school Tyler Luckau - bike rodeo UT Sheriff Dept.

Spencer McNeil - Red Cross blood drive Benjamin Orton - 5k & food drive for Utah Food Bank Harrison Warden - curb number painting EM Kaleb Warden - blankets for Project Linus James West - clothing drive for Road Home Brecken Wiltbank - baby supplies & clothing for Road Home

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Local women shine in Miss Northern Utah County Scholarship Pageant

By Linda Petersen

Caption: Miss Northern Utah County royalty from left, First Attendant Brynn Christensen, Miss Northern Utah County Lauren Wilson, Second Attendant Kinsey Richards Two local young women did especially well at the July 17 Miss Northern Utah County Scholarship Pageant. UVU student Brynn Christensen, 19, of Lehi, was named as First Attendant, while BYU student Kinsey Richards, 19, from Highland received second attendant honors. Lauren Wilson, 20, of Pleasant Grove, was named Miss Northern Utah County 2015.

Wilson received a $1,000 scholarship while Christensen received a $500 scholarship and

Richards received a $250 scholarship. Brooke Gunnell of Cedar Hills received the Contestants Award and Abby Sharp of Highland received the Carolee Renberg Memorial Scholarship ($200).

At the pageant, held at Timberline Middle School in Alpine, 11 contestants competed in interview, swimsuit, talent, on stage question and evening wear.

The other contestants were Megan Hendricks from Highland, Samantha Buker from American Fork, Mimi Peyregne from American Fork, Lacey Osborne from Pleasant Grove, Jenna Reimschiissel from Lehi and Sienna Meek from Lehi.

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Grand Marshalls Lead Parade

By Erika Douglas

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At the Cedar Fort 24th of July Parade, Dan and Vauna Allinson were chosen to represent the city as Grand Marshals during the parade and the Kid’s Rodeo later that afternoon at the Cedar Fort Rodeo Grounds. This year’s theme was “our Roots Run Deep”. While Dan and Vauna are fairly ‘recent’ transplants, having lived in Cedar Fort for 23 years, their roots run deep and true through their family.

High school sweethearts, the couple raised their 3 children, Brian, JuLee, and Matt, in Riverton, moving to the Cedar Valley area while their youngest, Matt, was still in high school. Matt has chosen to live close in the White Hills subdivision of Eagle Mountain.

Their other 2 kids and 11 grandkids live close enough that they get together regularly for holidays and birthdays. Sometimes the kids accompany them on their favorite pastimes of camping and traveling.

This emphasis on family is one of the reasons why Vauna felt so honored to be chosen

Total Life Excellence: Happiness is a Choice

By Paula Fellingham

I remember the moment it happened. I was listening intently as the seminar presenter quoted Eleanor Roosevelt, who said, “No one can offend me without my permission.” Immediately the power of those words sunk deep into my heart and I thought, “That means no one can make me angry unless I allow it. That means…happiness is a choice!”

Since that pivotal moment at the seminar, I’ve learned that choosing to be happy is absolutely liberating. When you truly understand this principle you no longer say, “You make me so angry!” because no one makes you angry.

We choose our responses to life.

Here are 10 ways to improve your mental attitude and enjoy life a little more…

CHOOSE HAPPINESS. Abraham Lincoln remarked, “Folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” One way to do this is to label and replace your negative thoughts.

When a negative thought enters your mind, label it with, “That was negative” and replace it with a positive thought like, “I’m becoming more kind and loving every day.”

USE UPBEAT WORDS. “Words affect your emotions and attitudes,” says Maryann Troiani, Ph.D., author of Spontaneous Optimisim, explaining that pessimistic people tend to use “upsetting words,” while optimists use “upbeat words.” So when life gets challenging say, “I’m annoyed” rather than “I’m angry,” or “I’m a little concerned” instead of “I’m so worried!”

EXERCISE. A study done at Duke University Medical Center by James Blumenthal, Ph.D., concluded: “People who exercise regularly are generally happier than sedentary people.” We hear it again and again, don’t we?

Exercise is good for us!

FILL YOUR CUP. Whether it’s reading a good book, talking with a friend, or painting, do something each day that you enjoy. You’ll be happier when you take a little time out for yourself. So fill your cup; you’ll give love better from your overflow.

GET YOUR DREAMS OUT OF THE BOX. Erma Bombeck wrote, “There are people who put their dreams in a little box and say, ‘Yes, I’ve got dreams, of course I’ve got dreams.’

Then they put the box away, and bring it out once in awhile to look in it, and yep, they’re still there. It takes courage to get your dreams out the box and work on them.”

NURTURE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS. “There are few better remedies for unhappiness than an intimate relationship with

as Grand Marshal. “This is one of those small town holidays where everyone comes home, and you look forward to it all year long.” The feeling of love and family is important to the Allinsons. “It’s much easier to give than receive, and that includes things like the limelight. Although, it has been fun.”

Before retiring, Dan worked for Kennecott Copper, in a cabinet shop, on church construction crews, and in a State of Utah maintenance shop. Vauna worked as a human resource director for Health South Rehabilitation. Now, you are much more likely to see the active couple walking in the mornings, gardening, visiting with neighbors, serving their church, visiting family or traveling, especially to historical sites.

Come over to Cedar Fort one evening and you might find them outside enjoying their beautiful town, and say “hi” to your wonderful Cedar Valley neighbors. someone who cares about you,” says David Myers, Ph.D. Our families and friends can be significant sources of happiness, so spend the time and put forth the effort to keep your relationships healthy.

TAKE RISKS. Learning new skills, traveling to foreign places, taking a class, or working on a hobby can do wonders for your emotional well-being. Whenever we expand our horizons and adventure into the unknown we’re taking a risk, but we’re happier.

BE FORWARD FOCUSED. Instead of allowing yourself to be pulled backwards into the past, look for solutions to every challenge.

Rather than blaming, accusing, and re-hashing the past, ask yourself, “How can I be part of the solution?”

BE OTHERS-CENTERED. It’s therapeutic to look through windows, seeing the needs of others, instead of looking through mirrors, seeing only your own needs. Psychologist Greta Palmer remarked, “Those only are happy who have their minds on some object other than their own happiness…on the happiness of others…on the improvement of mankind.”

DEVELOP SPIRITUALITY. Countless studies have proven that strong religious beliefs contribute to emotional well-being and happiness. Believing that Heavenly Father loves us and that there is a ‘master plan’ for this world provides assurance that there is a purpose for this life and the things we do to improve our lives have meaning.

Yes, happiness is a choice. We have the power to choose happiness or unhappiness with every thought that enters our minds. Let’s see each day as a wonderful opportunity to make choices that bring joy into our lives and into the lives of others.

To contact Paula Fellingham email pfellingham@gmail.com. To participate in UTAH VALLEY WOMEN, call 866. GO WOMEN.

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ZIONS BANK TO CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF THE TIMPANOGOS HIGHWAY FINANCIAL CENTER LEHI, Utah, July 30, 2015 - Zions Bank will the new location to become a tech pioneer for celebrate the grand opening of its new Timpanogos Highway Financial Center, located at 1432 East 3500 North in Lehi, with an open house on Aug. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Members of the public are invited to the open house, where they can enjoy refreshments and register for a chance to win prizes, including the grand prize of an Apple watch.

Lehi Mayor Bert Wilson, Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce President Mark Welcker and Zions Bank CEO and President Scott Anderson will speak at a 3 p.m. ribbon cutting.

Zions Bank officials will also make a $500 donation to United Angels Foundation, a nonprofit that exemplifies Zions Bank’s commitment to the community with programs that support education, health, families and the arts.

The new 6,018-square-foot financial center was designed by Prescott Muir Architects and constructed by Layton Construction.

Clients can take advantage of two lobby teller windows, drive-up lanes, a night depository, safe deposit boxes and a 24-hour drive-up ATM with enhanced check-scanning deposit capabilities.

In addition to the bank lobby services, the full-service financial center houses mortgage officers and commercial lenders, Private Banking and Executive Banking offices, wealth management and treasury management advisors. A large conference room is also available for community use. Zions Bank officials expect

banking services.

“With our new financial center in the heart of an emerging tech sector in the state, we plan on setting the precedent for technological advances in banking services,” said Kelly Ward, Central Utah Region President of Zions Bank. “We look forward to providing expanded resources and services to the flourishing businesses and communities of North Utah County.”

The Timpanogos Highway Financial Center lobby is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drive-thru hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or to reserve the conference room, contact the financial center at (801) 341-5955.

Zions Bank is Utah’s oldest financial institution and is the only local bank with a statewide distribution of financial centers, operating 100 full-service centers. Zions Bank also operates 25 full-service financial centers in Idaho. In addition to offering a wide range of traditional banking services, Zions Bank is also a leader in small business lending and has ranked as the No. 1 lender of U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) loans in Utah for the past 21 consecutive years. Founded in 1873, Zions Bank has been serving the communities of Utah for more than 140 years. Additional information is available at www.zionsbank. com.

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Look to Your Smartphone for Anxiety Relief?

By Matthew Gary Milam

If you suffer with a level of anxiety that affects your life negatively, you might consider looking to your smartphone for relief. A new, iOS-only app called “Personal Zen” is available for free in the App Store. Although its inventor states that the app is not yet a validated clinical treatment for anxiety, taking a look at the app and the research that led to its creation might be worth your while.

There are many factors that stand in the way of those needing traditional psychological treatment. According to Dr. Tracy Dennis, a clinical psychologist of Hunter College, The City University of New York, many people who suffer from psychological distress fail to get the mental health services they need. She says “a key factor here is that many evidence-based treatments are burdensome, time consuming, expensive, difficult to access, and perceived as stigmatizing.” Dr. Dennis believes that it’s essential to look for alternative ways of delivering affordable and accessible treatment.

New research suggests that smartphone apps like this one can provide a solution to the above problems. This research, published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, suggests that “playing a science-based app on a smartphone for 25 minutes can reduce levels of anxiety in people who are stressed.” She also

says the research suggests that making apps out of scientifically supported interventions will offer a new way for people with stress and anxiety to attain measurable mental health benefits.

This research included a study of the app based on what they call “attention-bias modification training.” The new app is a “game” based on this new cognitive approach (ABMT) to treating anxiety. According to the researchers, the core principle of ABMT is to train patients to ignore a perceived threat and to turn their attention instead to a non-threatening stimulus. For example, to ignore an angry face and focus instead on a happy or neutral face, or a game where the player follows two characters around the screen and has to trace their paths as quickly and accurately as possible.

Dr. Dennis suggests that although more research and development will occur, early indications suggest that using the app around 10 minutes a day several times a week is a good “dosage. She says, “Our hope is to develop highly accessible and engaging evidence-based mobile intervention strategies that can be used in conjunction with traditional therapy or that can be ‘self-curated’ by the individual as personal tools to promote mental wellness.”

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BYU Arts Express comes to Cedar Valley Vista Heights recently echoed with drum

beats as elementary teachers from around the state gathered for BYU’s annual Arts Express 2-day teaching conference. Full STEAM Ahead Converting Pressure to Power was the theme for this year’s event. Focus was on integrating dance, drama, media arts, music, and visual arts into the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) push in education.

One of many classes that teachers could pick from was one titled “Drums Alive” where teachers learned to utilize drum beats to teach concepts of math for many different grades.

Other classes focused on using visual arts as part of science and having students draw things they observe and learn to help move it to their long-term memories. Still others taught things such as utilizing dance to visualize science concepts, such as low-high pressure in the atmosphere.

These are just a few examples of the many classes teachers could take, taught by professional artists, musicians, dancers, and scientists. There was not only instruction in general education field ideas, such as brain research and learning styles, but also teachers left with some specific lesson plans and easy to use ideas that they can implement starting day one of the next school year.

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There have been multiple studies done showing that when the arts are added to our STEM subjects, making it STEAM, schools have more success and students learn better. Teachers from schools in Cedar Valley also participated in this conference. The Pony Express team (pictured) of Cindi Arnold (Music), Melissa Jensen (4th), and Jordan Oswald (5th/6th) attended and felt like they benefited.

“The arts give you a way to teach to a deeper level of thinking for your students,” states Arnold. “You can teach and assess understanding without a paper and pen.”

Jensen agrees and left feeling that, “art isn’t something for teachers to be intimidated by.”

This echoed keynote speaker Susan Antonelli, who encouraged teachers to draw and let kids see them try hard things. “Don’t stand at the board and say, ‘I CAN’T draw’. Then they might feel they can’t either. Never let them feel that negativity. Instead say, ‘I’m going to try my best and have fun with it, then they will too.’ “

ULTIMATE DANCE WINS BIG AT SUMMER DANCE CAMP Ultimate Dance, located in Saratoga Springs, recently attended Dance America Summer Slam Dance Camp in Salt Lake City.

With numerous dance studios attending from Utah, Nevada and Wyoming, from beginning to advanced levels, Ultimate Dance won big, including Most Outstanding Studio. (Highest award given at the camp) Ultimate Dance opened its doors in 2003 in Saratoga Springs. “Quite a few of these dancers began with me when I started the studio 12 years ago,” explains Misty Anderson owner and director of Ultimate Dance.

Dance America Summer Slam Dance Camp attracts some of the top dance studios from all over Utah, Nevada and Western Wyoming. To win the highest award given at the camp is a tremendous accomplishment for Ultimate Dance and especially for the dancers that participated. Students that attended

learned routines, and participated in technique dance classes.

“It’s satisfying to see my students progress and excel in dance, in fact, many of them go onto make high school and college dance teams”, explains Misty.

Ultimate Dance is located on Redwood Road, just north of Towne Storage at 1657 N Guardian, Saratoga Springs, Utah. Ph # is 801-766-2286 or 801-718-6900. www.ultimatedanceetc.webs.com or check them out on Facebook at Ultimate Dance Etc. Competition tryouts for the 2015-2016 season will be held on August 10th and 11th. Classes for the 20152016 season will start Sept 8, 2015, Offering Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop, for ages 3+.

Taxes and Charitable Service

By Kory Farrer

Whether you are serving a mission in another state or country, the PTA president, or working the booth at the fundraiser carnival, considerable hours are given each year to benevolent organizations. According to the Corporation for National Community Service, 62.6 million Americans gave 7.7 billion hours of volunteer service in 2013 (Retrieved from https://www.independentsector.org/volunteer_time). Those hours are calculated at an average estimate of $23.07 per hour for a total of $73 billion. Charitable organizations rely on volunteer service to continue their endeavors.

Charitable contributions are deductible for tax reporting, however, the deductible portion is only allowed for the value of the cash, unreimbursed expenses, or goods given to the organization. This can include travel to perform

the service, lodging, and in some cases meals.

As long as the expenses are a result of genuine and substantial duty to the organization, it is largely deductible. If there are elements of recreation or other motives than service, the expenses are considered personal in nature and not deductible.

The value of your time or income foregone to serve is not deductible. For example, if you are a plumber doing charitable work for an organization, your supplies used in the service can be deducted, but there is no deduction for the value of the hours spent - even if you turned down a paying job to do it.

Consult a professional before deducting expenses that are not given in cash or goods.

Kory Farrer, EA - Owner of Farrer and Associates, LLC. Saratoga Springs, UT.

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August 8 - August 21, 2015

Alpine City Council Meeting

By Kimberly Bennett

Alpine City Council meeting, Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Mayor Don Watkins and council members Lon Lott, Kimberly Bryant, Roger Bennett, Will Jones, Troy Stout all present.

Public comment opened with the suggestion that City Council meetings be videotaped and posted on Youtube for residents who cannot attend, which was supported. This request was followed by a discussion that roads and sidewalks be modified due to increased traffic at 600 East, just off 100 South. Mayor Watkins agreed to discuss it with the council, but suggested the neighborhoods meet to discuss funding for some of the modifications.

Consent Calendar Motion regarding the Bond Release for Heritage, Hills Plat C in the amount of $113,221.58 passed, 5 to 0, in favor.

Public Hearing issues began with discussion of a ban on motorized vehicles in Lambert Park, “due to safety issues, potential fires, damage to the terrain, and nuisances.” Motorized vehicles were first permitted for use at the park in 2004, though they must yield to all individuals and other forms of transportation.

Public comment showed that several citizens expressed concerns and a desire to preserve Lambert Park as a safe recreational area.

Preserving access without limiting use was also discussed.

Council member Troy Stout moved to allow motorized vehicles for the next six months as a trial, with the following restrictions: “1. Speed limits and access will be strictly enforced by dedicating a police officer to Lambert Park. Staff will return with a recommendation at the next meeting with possible time for enforcement and will include penalties which will be enhanced and defined. 2.

Road closures for routes deemed unnecessary, such as the south end of the poppy loop. 3.

Seasonal closures (rain and snow) subject to the judgment of city staff. 4. Signage to specify motorized vs. non-motorized trails. 5. Continual assessment of compliance will drive the decision in January regarding future use and take

into account the following: a. citation counts, b. public input, c. condition of the park. 6. City will evaluate the cost and feasibility of park cameras on trails, access and signage to enforce signage vandalism.”

Motion passed 4 ayes to 1 nay. Troy Stout, Will Jones, Lon Lott, Kimberly Bryant voted aye. Roger Bennett voted nay.

Next discussed, preserving and protecting American Fork Canyon. Citizens expressed their concerns with limited access to the canyon because of Snowbird and “No Trespassing” signs, as well as the development of untouched watersheds. Will Jones moved that Resolution No. R2015-10, in regards to American Fork Canyon, be approved with the change that, “the Alpine City Council supported the Utah County Resolution regarding American Fork Canyon and strike the part that referred to the American Fork Resolution.” Motion passed 5 to 0, in favor.

Motion to approve resolution No. R2015-08 Sales Tax, regarding a bill allowing cities and counties to increase sales tax by .25%, dedicating the added revenue to transportation was approved, 5 to 0, in favor, with the suggestion it be placed on the November ballot.

Motion to postpone changes in City Council procedure passed 5 to 0, in favor.

Motion to deny a request for an exception to supply a secondary access road in Wadsworth Meadows passed, after a second vote, 3 to 2, in favor. Troy Stout, Kimberly Bryant, and Lon Lott voted aye. Roger Bennett, and Will Jones voted nay.

River Meadows Senior Living Plan Phase 4 motions for revised site plan, and plat amendment both passed, 5 to 0, in favor.

Motion to deny Ordinance No. 2015-10 Condominium Conversion Ordinance, regarding firewalls in buildings was passed, 5 to 0, in favor, until the Fire Department gave approval.

After approval of the minutes, the meeting was dismissed.

Lumen Institute brightens young minds

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By Erika Douglas

A new schooling opportunity for students grades K-12 is opening this year courtesy of Eagle Mountain resident, Amy Saunders and her friend, Kristy Gordon. Both are homeschooling moms that felt they could meet a special need for students locally through Lumen Scholar Institute.

Amy began homeschooling her oldest, now 18, when her oldest was 4, because she was the youngest of her friends and wouldn’t be going to school with them. Amy had so much fun and success at home teaching her that she continued to do so with the rest of her children. However, once Amy’s oldest reached high school, she was ready to work on her associates degree, like many high school programs now offer, but she was far advanced in math, taking classes in both math and music at BYU, was part of the American Heritage Orchestra, and participated in a homeschool debate team, all of which she wanted to continue. None of the local public schools offered a program flexible enough to continue these activities.

Kristy Gordon saw the Saunder’s family dilemma and knew they would be repeating it themselves soon. She suggested opening a charter school. They have spent three years creating Lumen Scholar Institute, from finding a building to hiring teachers and staff.

Lumen serves Utah students, grades

K-12, with a fantastic early college program for high school grades, taught both by the professors at the learning center, and online, in students’ homes. Students choose whichever method they prefer, and may choose any combination of both. These concurrent enrollment classes count simultaneously as college and high school credit. Students in grades 4 and up choose from live, interactive, online classes, and parent-delivered classes.

Classes for students in grades K through 4 are all parent-delivered. Lumen’s Family Learning Center, located in Orem, provides its families with science labs, field trips, math and writing tutoring, activities, and a curriculum library.

Lumen Scholar Institute filled the day its lottery opened, with a long waiting list.

However, as a new school it’s anticipated not all students will choose to attend. If you think this might fit your family’s needs or to learn more about Lumen, see their website at lumenscholar.org, or email them at enrollment@lumenscholar.org to be added to the waitlist.

Saratoga Springs City Council Notes

By Jan Brown Memmott

Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting July 7, 2015. Present: Mayor Jim Miller, Council members Michael McOmber, Shellie Baertsch, Rebecca Call, Stephen Willden, Bud Poduska, and city staff.

The work session summarized: The city baseball park planning is in the negotiation phase. Money has been set aside for the design. Councilwoman Call asked about the phone system for the city. She has received complaints from residents, and hopes the city can resolve these issues. Mark Christensen said they have been doing staff training and reworking phone trees, so the problems should be fixed soon. There is an international investor who may be interested in building in Saratoga Springs. Call will keep the council updated as more details become available. The well in the southern part of the city is still under construction. The drilling is done. They went down 1400 feet and as they began pumping the temperature increased until they were pulling out 110 degree water.

They are running water quality testing, and also looking at ways to reduce the temperature. Finally, Call mentioned that this is the first month where people are billed on the secondary water meter system, and wondered about a possible public relations push to help residents understand their bills.

Four residents spoke at the public input session. Sariah Wilson discussed the three foot fence for corner lots. She believes corner lots should have fences as high as others for safety reasons. She doesn’t want to be liable for people entering her yard and getting hurt.

Later, it was noted that fencing is not on the agenda tonight, but will be discussed later.

Chris Porter commented that if the city chooses Mixed Waterfront zoning, as discussed in the work session, they need to be aware of the type of road that will be built. If there is a commercial zone, the road would need be be arterial to support the traffic. Brent Cleave wanted to comment on Regal Park, specifically about parking and t-ball. He noted that with the narrow roads in the area, street parking would reduce the roads to one lane, and make it inaccessible. He cautions the council to add parking or allow only one-way street parking.

The second issue is lack of amenities at the park. He thought of delaying the park to raise more funds so the park can be done the right way the first time. He objects to native seed instead of sod. Austin Rose echoed Cleave’s comments. He thinks priority one should be for the playground. He understands a lot of people prefer the t-ball field, but he asked that t-ball be in Phase Two, and playground amenities be in Phase One. He would rather not have

a field, but if it is built he thinks it should be done the right way.

There was a lengthy discussion about the bid award for Regal Park. The council ultimately decided to award the bid to ACE Landscaping for $584,849. There will be sod everywhere and playground equipment will be purchased later this year when staff finds it for a good price. Members then approved the proposed amendment to the Legacy Farms Community Plan, noting that stamped asphalt shall be provided in the entirety of each street intersection and at the entrances to the shared lanes, rather than concrete.

Lastly, there was a discussion and resolution regarding a .25% increase in the local sales tax. Council members had to decide if they approved the tax increase proposal being put on the city’s November ballot. If enacted, 40% of the tax would go to the city, 40% to Utah Transit Authority (UTA), and 20% to Utah County. Councilmen Poduska and Willden had no comment. Councilman McOmber thought it could be revised to say the City Council has serious reservations about the bill and the disproportionate distribution of funds. Councilwoman Baertsch noted that the council has concerns with the bill and doesn’t

want residents to be told that the City Council recommends that the tax be passed. Rebecca Call commented that they don’t support the intent or the way it is formatted or the deviation from the original intent, so why would she and other members encourage the voters to vote on something we would never put in place, ever? Councilwoman Call then made

a motion to deny the resolution HB362 that says the tax should be submitted to voters in November 2015. The motion passed 4-1, with Poduska the lone nay vote. This vote does not mean that the issue won’t be on the ballot in the fall. It means that the City Council is not endorsing the vote.

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“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Aug. 14-22

August 8 - August 21, 2015 citizens, students and children. They can be purchased in advance at showtix4u.com.

The actors hail from Lehi, Orem and Eagle Mountain. The play is directed by Robert Smith. Arts Council President Jean Hatch invites everyone to come on out and enjoy the show. “It’s a great, family-friendly musical comedy,” she said.

By Linda Petersen

The Lehi Arts Council is sponsoring seven August performances of the 1967 musical comedy, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”

The play features six of Charles M. Schulz’s much-loved comic strip characters: Charlie and Sally Brown (Hayley Warner), Lucy Van Pelt, Snoopy (Isaac Durfey), Schroeder (BJ Warner) and Linus Van Pelt (David Layton).

Throughout the play, the five other characters share their observations of the central character, Charlie Brown (played by Alex Pierson).

While many of the observations are unflattering, in the end, the characters conclude that Charlie Brown is a good egg.

“You’re a good man, Charlie Brown,” Lucy (played by Ashley McKinnon) finally tells him.

Performances will be held at the Lehi Arts Center, 685 North Center, Friday, Aug. 14 to Saturday, Aug. 22 (There will be no perforl mances on Sunday Aug. 16 or Wednesday, s Aug. 19).

Tickets are $12 for adults; $10 for senior

Meet the Candidates for Eagle Mountain City Council

By Jan Brown Memmott

A municipal election will be held August 11, and the general election November 3, 2015 for Eagle Mountain City Council, where there are three openings for four-year terms. The candidates are Jay Phelps, Colby Curtis, Jake C. Leikam, Adam Ferre, Richard Steinkopf (incumbent), Mike Owens, John Bulldog Storrs, Jared Gray, Ben Reaves, and Stephanie Gricius. Some of them have submitted short biographies to Eagle Mountain City. In their own words, meet the candidates.

STEPHANIE GRICIUS. I am a mother, small business owner, trained midwife and certified personal trainer. My husband, Chris, and I moved to Eagle Mountain in 2011 because we fell completely in love with the atmosphere, the views and the people in the area. This is where we want to raise our three children. We currently operate a business that specializes in fixing precision equipment like micrometers and calipers. I’m also a leader in the “No Prison In Eagle Mountain or Fairfield” group and a founder of the “Keep it in Draper” group.

These citizen groups have been working tirelessly over the last year to keep the Utah State Prison out of our communities. During this battle I’ve seen firsthand how the disconnect between some of our elected officials and their constituents has put the interests of developers above the interests of voters. This is wrong. All elected officials should represent the interests of their voters first.

My name is ADAM FERRE and I have been a resident of Eagle Mountain since 1999. I have been involved with the city since 1997.

I have thorough knowledge of infrastructure and the cost required to maintain city-owned facilities. I’m currently an operations manager in my place of employment. With my time in Eagle Mountain I’ve had the opportunity to work for the city for 16 years and led the Energy Department, which was recently sold. I have had many great opportunities to volunteer numerous hours to our community.

I have built many friendships and make Eagle Mountain my home. With my experience and relationships with numerous entities, I have come to understand and work with mayors, councils and administrations. I have a firm understanding of the city’s needs and the financial and infrastructure challenges we face as a community. I feel that these are issues that should be addressed in order to keep Eagle Mountain an affordable place to live. Please stand by me and give me this opportunity to further serve the place we call home. I’m asking for your vote in this upcoming election for Eagle Mountain City Council. God Bless America and Eagle Mountain City!

Hi, my name is MIKE OWENS. I’m 41, married to my amazing wife, Tiffanie, and have one 10 year old son that I adore. I’m a small town Utah native from Logan. I moved my family to Eagle Mountain 6 years ago and have loved it here ever since. I have served as a county and state delegate for the past 4 years and I have really enjoyed that process.

I am currently an airline captain for Utah’s own Skywest Airlines. I have been a flight instructor, a roadie, a burger flipper, dairy cow milker, radio DJ, national youth summer camp director, sound guy, lighting guy, and cell phone selling guy. I have a BS degree from Utah State University’s College of Engineering and Industrial Technology Education with a

minor in Management and Human Resources.

I have traveled extensively and worked with people from all over the country. I feel I have broad experience and some depth of knowledge to understand the issues facing Eagle Mountain and I’m asking for your vote in the primary election on August 11 and again in the general election on November 3.

COLBY CURTIS: As co-founder of the No Prison group, I have coordinated citizens and worked with city officials in fighting the prison relocating to EM. I understand EM’s unique blend of citizens: long-time residents here from the founding, newer young families flocking to the city because of its beauty, affordability, and family feel, and those in between. I am dedicated to - Individual Freedom: Government should remove itself, through code amendment, from involvement in citizen’s lives wherever it is not clearly justifiable; Transparency/Communication: Many citizens know how frustrating non-response from elected officials can be. I will maintain regular and meaningful communication with residents through phone, email, and social media; Reducing Government Waste: We need further removal of non-essential expenditures from city budget through careful consideration and adjustment of budget items, while continuing to maintain what makes EM desirable: ample green space, parks, and worthwhile low-cost community activities for families; Putting People Before Other Interests: While development is essential to our community, citizens must be protected from unethical practices such as developers being allowed to buy their way out of promises or count unusable land as green space. I promise NOT to take money from businesses or special interests to fund my campaign, only individuals.

JARED GRAY is your best choice for Eagle Mountain City demonstrating over the years his loyalty and faith in the community and its residents. Jared, a native of Lehi, farmed out in Cedar Valley in high school and after spending 2 years in the Chicago area, returned to working as a farm hand in the Cedar Valley. Subsequently, Jared and his wife, Heidi, started Gray Trucking, a company they have owned and operated since 2000. Jared first moved to the Mt. Airey community in the Ranches in 2004.

Currently, he lives in Ruby Valley with his wife and their four children. Jared took over a failing Eagle Mountain rodeo in 2014 and with no budget from the city; turned around the rodeo; acquired stadium seating for the stands and made it the success that it was this year in 2015 where the rodeo showed a profit and had a record breaking attendance at its’ final night. Jared also serves on the Eagle Mountain Cemetery Board. This leadership ability and desire to give back to his community where he lives and is committed to are the reasons Jared Gray wants to serve on the City Council of Eagle Mountain.

JAKE C. LEIKAM Age: 39. Jake is a very experienced and service-orientated individual. He and his beautiful family have resided in Eagle Mountain for the past

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Cedar Hills Youth Theater to perform “Mulan Jr. -The Musical”

By Linda Petersen

Cedar Hills is offering a youth theater experience for kids ages 8 to 18. Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 28. the 12-week course, on Tuesday evenings, will be taught by a certified theater teacher who will teach the basics of musical theater to participants.

During the course the students will audition for roles in Disney’s “Mulan Jr - The Musical.” (All students will get a role in the production.)

Over the 12 weeks, students will rehearse for the production which will be performed three times in November.

The class fee is $35 per month or $95 if paid in advance and includes tickets to see other community productions.

Exceptions six years and absolutely love this community.

Jake hails from West Jordan, Utah. Growing up on what was like a small farm, he learned at an early age the value and satisfaction of hard work and that work ethic continues through to this day, Jake is the “never give up, don’t quit until you’re done” type of guy. After serving a full-time LDS mission in Leipzig Germany, Jake went on to play professional football in the European League. For two successful seasons he was a running back for the Dresden Monarchs and was heavily involved in promoting and marketing the team brand. After the short-lived dream of playing football, Jake began his 13 year career with the federal government, first with the State Department, U.S. Mission Germany, where he worked for the regional security office and then with the Department of Defense Law enforcement/security/SRT/SWAT, supervisor for Eclipse Composites. A great leader isn’t the expert in all things relevant. A great leader organizes and utilizes the resources experts bring to the table.

BENJAMIN (BEN) REAVES. I have been an Eagle Mountain resident since June 2009. I am currently employed by the State of Utah, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, as a program manager. Responsibilities in this position include oversight of prevention planning and collaborative program implementation for all counties within the 13 Local Substance Abuse Authorities. I have 12 years of experience in community mobilization, coalitions, budget management, and implementing evidence and research-based strategies that demonstrate effective outcomes for reducing substance abuse and related issues. Other duties in this position include budget planning and monitoring with state and county finan-

can be made for 7-year-olds on a case-by-case basis. Classes will be held at the Cedar Hills Recreation Center, 10640 North Clubhouse Drive. You can sign up online at sportsites. com. For more information, contact Nicole Allen at nallen@cedarhills.org

cial officers to ensure effective use of state and federal funds. I have chaired and participated in a variety of planning committees and coalitions. Currently, I serve as chair for the Eagle Mountain/Saratoga Springs Communities That Care coalition. I am also a member of the Eagle Mountain Parks and Recreation Board.

I also work as an associate clinical mental health counselor at the Department of Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment in Provo, where I provide mental health counseling. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and five children playing games, reading or volunteering in several capacities.

RICHARD STEINKOPF. Most of Mr. Steinkopf ’s employment over the years has involved dealing with the public. He has been a self-employed businessman, bookkeeper, lumber and building material salesman, and a construction project manager. His community service includes serving as a member of the Orem, Utah city planning commission for about 5 years, 18 months of that time serving as the chairman. He also served on the Eagle Mountain City planning commission for about three years and on the Eagle Mountain airport planning commission, and currently is serving on the Eagle Mountain City Council.

Honesty, integrity, and service to his customers and the residents of the cities where he has lived and worked have always been his top priority. He has pledged to do his best to be a top quality city councilman, striving to make the proper decisions which will help Eagle Mountain continue to grow and develop in an orderly manner. Mr. Steinkopf is committed to doing all he can to maintain the quality, integrity and spirit of community in our neighborhoods and to protect the health, welfare and happiness of our citizens.

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Hospice Care

By Wendy Visser Lojik

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August 8 - August 21, 2015

Hospice is a specialized care designed to provide support to individuals and caretakers during an advanced illness. Hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life rather than cure.

The goal is to enable an alert, pain-free life and to help everyone live each day as fully as possible.

Five years ago I started noticing a decline in my mother-in-law’s health. She had survived through three bouts of cancer treatments starting in 1985 with breast cancer. I noticed she was losing weight and becoming more tired and less engaged in everyday life. I knew she had always taken care to attend her check ups and doctor’s appointments. So I asked her if I could go to the doctor with her. After a thorough exam and screening it was determined that cancer had advanced to the point that no treatment was available. The doctor suggested a hospice care company that would help mom to manage her health and some of her daily home duties. We were introduced to a caring staff that took great care of our mom and our family. Through the process the family learned about the process of life. We were taught about the signs of health decline and the things we as a family could do. The support and answers gave us the security to go through the experience with less fear and anxiety.

A few myths that exist about hospice are: Myth: Hospice is only for people over 65 years old and on Medicare.

Fact: Hospice care is for people of all ages with advanced illness regardless of ability to pay.

Myth: Hospice care is only for the patient.

Fact: Patient’s care is important, and in addition, hospice is designed to support the needs of family members and caregivers.

A few other Important questions and answers: 1. When should a decision about entering a hospice program be made and who should make it?

At any time during a life-limiting illness, it’s appropriate to discuss all of a patient’s care options, including hospice. By law, the decision belongs to the patient. Most hospices accept patients who have a life-expectancy of six months or less and who are referred by their personal physician.

2. Should I wait for our physician to raise the possibility of hospice, or should I raise it first?

The patient and family should feel free to discuss hospice care at any time with their physician, other health care professionals, clergy or friends.

3. Is all hospice care the same?

No. Many communities have more than one hospice. Medicare requires certified hospices provide a basic level of care, but the quantity and quality of all services can vary significantly from one hospice to another. To find the best hospice for your needs, ask your doctor, healthcare professionals, clergy, social workers or friends who have received care for a family member. You may want to call or meet with the hospices and ask questions about their services.

4. Can a hospice patient who shows signs of recovery be returned to regular medical treatment?

Certainly. If the patient’s condition improves and the disease seems to be in remission, patients can be discharged from hospice and return to aggressive therapy or go on about their daily life. If the discharged patient

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should later need to return to hospice care, Medicare and most private insurance will allow additional coverage for this purpose.

5. What does the hospice admission process involve?

One of the first things the hospice program will do is contact the patient’s physician to make sure he or she agrees that hospice care is appropriate for this patient at this time. (Most hospices have medical staff available to help patients who have no physician.) The patient will be asked to sign consent and insurance forms. These are similar to the forms patients sign when they enter a hospital. The form Medicare patients sign also tells how electing the Medicare hospice benefit affects other Medicare coverage.

6. Is there any special equipment or changes I have to make in my home before hospice care begins?

Your hospice provider will assess your needs, recommend any equipment, and help make arrangements to obtain any necessary equipment. Often the need for equipment is minimal at first and increases as the disease progresses. In general, hospice will assist in any way it can to make home care as convenient, clean and safe as possible.

7. How many family members or friends does it take to care for a patient at home?

There’s no set number. One of the first things a hospice team will do is to prepare an individualized care plan that will, among other things, address the amount of care giving needed by the patient. Hospice staff visit regularly and are always accessible to answer medical questions.

8. Must someone be with the patient at all times?

In the early weeks of care, it’s usually not necessary for someone to be with the patient all the time. Later, however, since one of the most common fears of patients is the fear of dying alone, hospice generally recommends someone be there continuously. While family and friends do deliver most of the care, hospices may have volunteers to assist with errands and to provide a break and time away for primary caregivers.

9. What specific assistance does hospice provide home-based patients?

Hospice patients are cared for by a team consisting of a physician, a nurse, social workers, counselors, home health aides, clergy, therapists, and volunteers. Each one provides assistance based on his or her own area of expertise. In addition, hospices provide medications, supplies, equipment, and other services related to the terminal illness.

10. Does hospice provide care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

Hospice staff is on call for emergencies 24 hours a day. Hospice care does not include a nurse in the home 24/7. If you require more care than can be provided in the home, some hospices have their own inpatient facilities.

Most communities have nursing homes, inpatient residential centers and hospitals with hospice care options.

11. Does hospice do anything to make death come sooner?

Hospice neither hastens nor postpones dying. Just as doctors and midwives lend support and expertise during the time of child birth, hospice provides its presence and specialized knowledge during the dying process.

12. Is caring for the patient at home the only place hospice care can be delivered?

No. Hospice patients receive care in their personal residences, nursing homes, hospital hospice units and inpatient hospice centers.

13. How does hospice “manage pain”?

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Hospice believes that emotional and spiritual pain are just as real and in need of attention as physical pain, so it can address each. Hospice nurses and doctors are up to date on the latest medications and devices for pain and symptom relief. In addition, physical and occupational therapists can assist patients to be as mobile and self sufficient as they wish, and they are sometimes joined by specialists schooled in music therapy, art therapy, massage and diet counseling. Finally, various counselors, including clergy, are available to assist family members as well as patients.

14. What is hospice’s success rate in battling pain?

Very high. Using some combination of medications, counseling and therapies, most patients can attain a level of comfort they consider acceptable.

15. Will medications prevent the patient from being able to talk or know what’s happening?

Usually not. It is the goal of hospice to have the patient as pain free and alert as possible.

By constantly consulting with the patient, hospices have been very successful in reaching this goal.

16. Is hospice affiliated with any religious organization?

No. While some churches and religious groups have started hospices (sometimes in connection with their hospitals), these hospices serve a broad community and do not require patients to adhere to any particular set of beliefs.

17. Is hospice care covered by insurance?

Hospice coverage is widely available. It is provided by Medicare nationwide, by Medicaid in 47 states, and by most private insurance pro-

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viders. To be sure of coverage, families should, of course, check with their employer or health insurance provider.

18. If the patient is eligible for Medicare, will there be any additional expense to be paid?

The Medicare Hospice Benefit covers the full scope of medical and support services for a life-limiting illness. Hospice care also supports the family and loved ones of the person through a variety of services. This benefit covers almost all aspects of hospice care with little expense to the patient or family.

19. If the patient is not covered by Medicare or any other health insurance, will hospice still provide care?

The first thing hospice will do is assist families in finding out whether the patient is eligible for any coverage they may not be aware of. Barring this, some hospices will provide for anyone who cannot pay using money raised from the community or from memorial or foundation gifts.

20. Does hospice provide any help to the family after the patient dies?

Most hospices provide continuing contact and support for caregivers for at least a year following the death of a loved one. Many hospices also sponsor bereavement groups and support for anyone in the community who has experienced a death of a family member, a friend, or similar losses.

The burden of care was lessened by the support of a home health care provider. Many illnesses and health concerns are managed at home now. Families can find support and answers by asking your personal physician or by contacting a home health company. A list of state licensed companies is available at: http:// health.utah.gov

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AF Cavemen Sink PG Vikings 7-2 in UBAL Game July 24

By Dean Memmott

The American Fork Cavemen celebrated Pioneer Day by winning 7-2 at home over the Pleasant Grove Vikings in a Utah Baseball Academy League showdown.

American Fork’s arch rival for generations, the Vikings wasted no time in cruising ahead of the Cavemen early. In the top of the first, Viking Ethan Coombs singled on two outs, and Staley Hansgen doubled him in. Kiano Pula doubled in Hansgen to put the Viking lead at 2-0. Right fielder Trell Morse picked off a Ty Wells fly ball to retire the Vikings to the field.

Morse’s catch of that fly ball marked an end of Viking scoring. During the next six innings, the combined pitching of Cavemen Mick Madsen and Hagan Holmstead prevented the Vikings from making any additional runs, However, the Cavemen didn’t let the Hawks despite a third-inning single fired by Coombs. score again until the sixth.

American Fork Coach Jarod Ingersoll said, American Fork picked up two runs in the “Madsen and Holmstead threw so well that third and another in the fourth. On one out in PG made only one walk during the game’s the fifth, Chandler Wood doubled into center, seven innings.” Madsen threw for the first four and he scored on a Ryan Hardman sacrifice innings, and American Fork had Holmstead groundout. The Hawks loaded the bases pitch during the game’s last three frames. through three singles in the bottom of the fifth, On two outs in the bottom of the first, Holbut American Fork hit them with a double play mstead tripled in Buster Hardman and then that ended the inning. came home on a Tua Ward single. Hammering American Fork went on a four-run rally a double in the bottom of the second, Colt in the sixth that almost caused the game to be Carpenter soon came home on a passed ball to called that inning. However, Downdell hit a break the 2-2 tie. During one out in the bottom two-run double that caused the game to last of the third, Trell Morse doubled in two Amerfor one more inning. The Hawks loaded the ican Fork runners to set off a three-run rally. bases on one out again during the bottom of During it, Morse came home on a passed ball the third, but Carpenter turned up a double to put the lead at 6-2. play that clutched the game for the Cavemen.

American Fork picked up an insurance run in the fourth. The American Fork Cavewhacked a two-run double.

The Darts reminded American Fork in the second inning that they, too, could stage scoring rallies. Dart Kaden Olsen singled in Zach Hoskins to open a four-run rally. By the time the Cavemen finally shut it down, a spectator had to wonder how long would they be able to stay out in front. Well, despite what he went through in the second inning, Scharrer held the Darts scoreless in the third and fourth.

Taking over the mound in the top of the fifth, Tua Ward, too, didn’t let Davis make any runs.

In the meantime, Caveman Hagan Holmstead doubled in Mick Madsen in the bottom of the third. During the sixth, Morse doubled in Scharrer and then came home on a Chandler Wood double for the final Caveman run of the game.

AF Cavemen Shoot Down Alta Hawks 14-3 July 29

By Dean Memmott

In a Utah Baseball Academy League game at Alta July 29, the American Fork Cavemen shot down the Alta Hawks 14-3.

American Fork dominated the game from the opening pitch. Leadoff hitter Buster Hardman doubled into center, a Mick Madsen double scored him. Tua Ward singled in Madsen.

Hawk McKay Downdell doubled on one out in the bottom of the first to present a threat to American Fork’s 2-0 lead. However, a throw from catcher Hardman to third baseman Colt Carpenter put Downdell out.

Hitting a right-field double in the top of the second, Weston Flinders scored on a Kasten Rasmussen sacrifice groundout to improve American Fork’s lead at 3-0. Hawk Regan Parry hit a solo homer over the right-field fence in hopes of creating momentum for Alta.

AF Cavemen DeflectDavis Darts 8-4 July 22

By Dean Memmot

In a Utah Baseball Academy League game at American Fork July 22, the American Fork Cavemen fended off an aggressive Davis Dart team to win 9-4.

American Fork did most of its scoring in e the bottom of the first. After Caveman pitcher Colt Scharrer had held the Darts scoreless in the top of the first, teammate Buster Hardman hit an in-the-park home run that set off a six-run rally for American Fork. During that rally, Trell Morse and Kasten Rasmussen each

men celebrated Pioneer Day by winning 7-2 at home over the Pleasant Grove Vikings in a Utah Baseball Academy League showdown.

American Fork’s arch rival for generations, the Vikings wasted no time in cruising ahead of the Cavemen early. In the top of the first, Viking Ethan Coombs singled on two outs, and Staley Hansgen doubled him in. Kiano Pula doubled in Hansgen to put the Viking lead at 2-0. Right fielder Trell Morse picked off a Ty Wells fly ball to retire the Vikings to the field.

Morse’s catch of that fly ball marked an end of Viking scoring. During the next six innings, the combined pitching of Cavemen Mick Madsen and Hagan Holmstead prevented the Vikings from making any additional runs, despite a third-inning single fired by Coombs.

American Fork Coach Jarod Ingersoll said, “Madsen and Holmstead threw so well that PG made only one walk during the game’s seven innings.” Madsen threw for the first four innings, and American Fork had Holmstead pitch during the game’s last three frames.

On two outs in the bottom of the first, Holmstead tripled in Buster Hardman and then came home on a Tua Ward single. Hammering a double in the bottom of the second, Colt Carpenter soon came home on a passed ball to break the 2-2 tie. During one out in the bottom of the third, Trell Morse doubled in two American Fork runners to set off a three-run rally.

During it, Morse came home on a passed ball to put the lead at 6-2.

American Fork picked up an insurance run in the fourth.

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