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July 25 - August 7, 2015 Vol.15 No.14

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Mounted Search and Rescue

Utah’s Best Water Spots

When a person is missing, speed is of the utmost importance, but often the areas being searched are not easily accessible by conventional vehicles, such as forested areas. This is where the Utah County Mounted Search and Rescue comes in. They are an all-volunteer organization that uses horses to help with search and rescue operations in Utah County. These brave volunteers operate under the direction of the Utah County Sheriff. Horses can more easily cover rough terrain and are much quicker than a team working on foot. Using horses makes it easier to carry rescue equipment, such as large medical kits, oxygen tanks, and muhc more.

The team currently has about 20 people

Whether in a gorgeous backyard pool, a beautiful mountain lake, or in a cool stream of water coming from the hose your best friend has aimed at you, children of all ages love to get wet during the summer months. Most of us aren’t lucky enough to live on the edge of a lake, or fortunate enough to have a backyard summer swimming paradise, but don’t despair; Utah offers a plethora of opportunities to keep yourself wet and cool throughout the hot summer months.

For starters, many communities have wonderful recreation centers that, in addition to many other year-round activities, offer great swimming pools that are really much more than just that. Some have waterslides, lazy rivers, and other fun ways to get wet. Two great examples of these recreation centers are the American Fork Recreation Center and Lehi’s Legacy Center—but these are just two of many.

There are the water parks like Seven Peaks in Provo and Lagoon’s “Lagoon-A-Beach”. These water wonderlands, set against the picturesque Wasatch peaks, offer thrilling slides, large lazy rivers, wave pools, and other places to just relax in shady pools of cool water.

For those who prefer a more natural setting in which to cool off, there are many water spots throughout Utah that offer a chance to cool off in beautiful natural settings that have no lifeguards and that are not cleaned by pool boys. They have been separated by their location within Utah— In the Area: Utah Lake is very close and offers boating, as well as swimming, in places such as the Lake Mountain area of Saratoga Springs.

Diamond Fork Hot Springs is located near Spanish Fork and can be reached via a pretty hike that is not too difficult, with a great reward at the end.

In the Canyon: Provo River offers great fishing, as well as great tubing adventures. Strawberry Reservoir is popular for boating, as well as waterskiing

By Michael Young

with their horses, and in addition to assisting on rescue missions, they are often seen in parades and celebrations around Utah County.

They regularly train in order to improve their rescue skills and are often called upon by other counties in Utah to assist in rescue operations.

They often rescue hikers, skiers, and others in remote areas, and do so at no cost to the victim. In all of their operations, they coordinate their efforts with local law enforcement and medical first responders.

Those interested in joining the team can request more information by emailing ucsmsar@ gmail.com. To learn more about Utah Search and Rescue teams, visit them on the web here: http://utahsar.org/.

Lehi City Council Elections

By Jan Brown memmott

There are three City Council seats up for election in 2015. The candidates are Paige Albrecht, Bill Conley, Kim Holmes, Wayne A. Logan, Reno Mahe, Ted Omer, Johnny Revill, and Mike V. Southwick. A short bio about each of them can be found at www.lehi-ut. gov/government/election-information/.

According to the same website, Lehi City has elected to hold the 2015 municipal election through Vote By Mail. This means that every registered voter will receive a ballot in the mail to the address that is in the voter registration records. The registered voter then fills out the paper ballot, places it in a security envelope, signs the affidavit in the envelope and drops the envelope in the mail. There is no need to put postage on the envelope as Lehi City will pay the return postage.

The ballot must be postmarked the day before election day in order to count. Envelopes that are not signed will not be counted as each voter’s signature is verified with the signature that is on file in their voter registration record.

Lehi City will NOT be holding early voting.

There will NOT be polling locations on election day, but there will be a vote center

located at City Hall, 153 N. 100 E., on election day. This will be used for registered voters to vote in person or drop off their ballot.

Because of the number of candidates, there will be both a primary and a general election.

Important dates are below.

July 13: Last day to register to vote by mailing a registration form July 14: Ballots are mailed to voters August 3: Last day to register to vote at the Utah County Clerk’s Office August 6: Last day to request an absentee ballot August 11: Primary Election Day September 4: Last day a write-in candidate can pay the filing fee and file a Declaration of Candidacy October 5: Last day to register to vote by mailing a registration form October 6: Ballots are mailed to voters October 26: Last day to register to vote at the Utah County Clerk’s Office October 27: Last day to register to vote online at Vote.Utah.Gov October 29: Last day to request an absentee ballot November 3: General Election Day

Eagle Mountain Election Summary

By Jan Brown memmott

Municipal elections for Eagle Mountain are held in odd numbered years, county elections in even numbered years. In the 2015 election, Eagle Mountain will have three open seats for 4-year City Council terms. The primary election will be held on August 11 and the general election will be held on November 3, 2015.

Short biographies of each candidate can be found at http://www.eaglemountaincity.org/ departments/city-recorder/elections-and-voter-registration . They are Colby Curtis, Adam Ferre, Jared Gray, Stephanie Gricius, Jake C. Leikam, Mike Owens, Jay Phelps, Benjamin (Ben) Reaves, and Richard Steinkopf.

The website also provided other important election details. The city’s election dates in 2015 are as follows: June 1 - Declaration of candidacy period begins.

June 8 - Declaration of candidacy period ends at 5:00 p.m.

June 29 - Deadline for candidates to submit 200 word blurb for state website and voter information pamphlet.

July 13 - Deadline to register to vote by mailing a registration form to Utah County.

July 28 - Early voting begins.

August 4 - Deadline to register to vote online at voter.utah.gov or at the Utah County Clerk’s Office.

August 6 - Last day to request an absentee ballot in person.

August 7 - Early voting ends.

August 11 - PRIMARY ELECTION On August 25, Municipal Board of Canvassers will certify election results.

Residents have the option to vote before election day. Early voting for the municipal primary election will begin on July 28 in the City Council chambers at 1650 East Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain. The polls will be open from Tuesday, July 28 to Friday, August 7 with the following schedule: Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - Noon. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. All persons properly registered will be eligible to vote. For more information please contact the Recorder’s Office at (801)789-6610.

By Matthew Gary Milam

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and swimming.

In the North: Bear Lake near Logan may be affectionately known as “Brrrr Lake,” but it is also often called the “Caribbean of the Rockies” for its deep turquoise-blue water. So, if you’re the Polar-Bear-Club type, it might be worth the rewarding sights you’ll also experience.

Flaming Gorge at the Utah/Wyoming border is where house-boating can be experienced with green-forest surroundings.

In the South: Calf Creek Falls, near Escalante, has beautiful pools waiting beneath 126-foot waterfalls, but only after a 5 ½ mile hike—it’s your call. Green River flows into the Colorado River near Canyonlands and offers the thrill of the rapids. Lake Powell is similar to Flaming Gorge in that there is great house-boating to be experienced, but switches out the green forest for picturesque red-rock scenery. Sand Hollow Reservoir has got it all; from sandy beaches, red-rock vistas, and refreshing waters, to fishing, boating and camping—even ATV riding in nearby sand dunes. Toquerville Falls, just 20 miles away from Sand Hollow Reservoir, is known by some visitors as “a swimming hole for the soul.” With many cascading falls that empty into picturesque swimming holes below, it’s no wonder.

In the Middle: Meadow Hot Spring in the middle of Utah, near Filmore, offers 3 pools of warm, crystal-clear water to soothe the soul.

In the Outskirts: In terms of Utah water adventures, you might want to “color outside of the lines”—just a bit. Little Jamaica (aka, Littlefield Springs), is not actually in Utah, but it’s not very far outside of its borders near Mesquite, Nevada.

This clear-watered swimming hole offers a covered grotto (cave) and has been referred to as “a unique swimming hole you won’t see anywhere else.”

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American Fork Election Summary

By Jan Brown memmott

American Fork has three seats up for grabs on its City Council. New members will serve a four-year term. The candidates are Kevin J. Barnes, Brett Crowther, Brad Frost, Monica Howard, Roberts Shelton, and Allen Simpson. There will be no primary, so all candidates will be on the general election ballot on November 3, 2015.

Voting registration is handled through the Utah County Elections Office. Registration forms are also available at the city’s Administration Office and once completed should be returned to Utah County. You may also register to vote online at vote.utah.gov if you have a current Utah driver’s license or state ID card. For more information, visit the city’s website www.afcity.org and click the Elections tab under the Government heading.

Cedar Hills Electionistered Summary voters are not required to fill out an

By Jan Brown Memmott

Cedar Hills has three open seats for its four-year City Council seats. The candidates are Ben Bailey, Craig M. Clement, Curt Crosby, Chris Fowler, Mike Geddes, Angela C.C. Johnson, Brian Miller, Jenney Rees, and Paul Sorensen. To read their short biographies, visit the city’s website at http://www.cedarhills.org/ sites/default/files/primary-candidates-2015. pdf .

Earlier this year, the Cedar Hills City Council unanimously voted to authorize the 2015 Primary and General Municipal Elections to be conducted using vote by mail, a system where all residents vote using absentee ballots.

In fact, the city will conduct the 2015 Primary and General Municipal Elections entirely by mail. Cedarhills.org also explains that reg-

application for the vote-by-mail ballot; each registered voter will be mailed a ballot and instructions for returning it to the city. Ballots for the primary election will be mailed out by by the city by Tuesday, July 14; and for the general election by Tuesday, October 6. Ballots must be returned and clearly postmarked before election day, or placed in the ballot box at the Cedar Hills city office building (10246 N Canyon Road) by 8:00 p.m. on election day.

The primary election will be August 11 and the general election will be held November 3, 2015. If you are eligible to vote in Utah, you can visit vote.utah.gov to register to vote, view and update your voter information, and view a sample ballot.

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July 25 - August 7, 2015

Utah’s Best Water Spots

Continued from page 1 In the Salt: Great Salt Lake is even saltier than the ocean, but offers a myriad of water activities that rival any water spot in Utah—and why not? It’s the biggest body of water in Utah!

In the Past:

Not to end on a sad note, but the following two water spots are now or under threat of being closed for various reasons--Mona Ropes Swings in central Utah and Alpine Waterslide in northern Utah County. But as you can see, there are so many others to choose from to keep you busy all summer long.

Alpine Days filled with activities for families

By Linda Petersen

For Alpine Days, Saturday, Aug. 1 to Saturday, Aug. 8, the city has planned a week of fun for Alpine residents and their friends.

Prior to the celebration, those interested in participating in Alpine’s Got Talent can submit their videos on Instagram. Multiple winners will perform at the Friday teen party and at the Concert in the Park Saturday night.

The celebration begins Saturday, Aug. 1 with a 7 a.m. mountain bike race, (location TBD), followed by a pickleball tournament at Creekside Park, 100 South 600 East, at 8 a.m.

There will be more activities that evening at Creekside Park beginning with a free car show from 5:30 - 8 p.m. There will also be a food trucks roundup and picnic from 5:30 to 7:30.

At 7 p.m. enjoy entertainment by Alpine resident and storyteller Marvin Payne and others.

Then finish out the evening with a showing of “Paddington” under the stars at dusk.

On Tuesday, Aug. 4, there’s a 3-on-3 soccer tournament at Smooth Canyon & Healy Soccer Fields, 9800 East Healey Blvd. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

That evening, local seniors can enjoy a special dinner at the Alpine West Stake Center at 370 South Long Drive from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

On Wednesday Aug. 5 local artists can try out a sidewalk canvas at Chalk the Block from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the north end of Creekside Park. Swing by between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. to vote for your favorite.

That evening, there is also high-speed drone racing in the new Alpine Days MultiRotor Grand Prix at 6 p.m. at Creekside Park, 100 South 600 East. Entry is free, and participants will be automatically entered in a raffle for prizes.

On Thursday, Aug. 6 there’s a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Timberline Middle School, 500 West Canyon Crest; 3 p.m. for youth; 6 p.m. for adults.

There will be a pet show and a Scales and Tails show at 6 p.m. that evening at Legacy Park, at the corner of Center and Main Street.

On Friday, Aug. 7, families can enjoy a new event, the Family Foam Party, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Roundabout Stake Center, 98 East Canyon Crest Road, where Lone Peak firefighters will shoot foam into the crowds.

Creekside Park will also host the carnival from 3 to 7 p.m. and the teen party from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. that evening.

The Alpine Days Rodeo will kick off with Mutton Bustin’ at 7 p.m. at the Rodeo Grounds at Lambert Park, Grove Drive/Box Elder Drive.

Saturday, Aug. 8, the festivities start off bright and early with a 6:30am flag ceremony and a 6:40am pancake breakfast at Creekside Park and 7 a.m. 5K at 600 East 100 North (just north of Creekside Park) , followed by an around-the-block toddler trot at 8:30am.

After that excitement, you can settle down in a roadside chair for a curbside view of the parade chaired by Grand Marshals Jerry and Marilyn McGhie. The parade goes from Mountainville Academy, 195 South Main Street to Creekside Park.

Throughout the day, enjoy the Alpine Days Market at Creekside Park from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pioneer Relic Hall tours from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 50 N. Main Street and the Quilt and Art show from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Mountainville Chapel, 165 North 100 East.

There’s also the carnival in the park from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Kids can enjoy the fish grab at 1:30pm with the Trophy Fish Grab as the final event.

That evening there will be another rodeo at the rodeo grounds, beginning with Mutton Bustin’ at 7 p.m.

Finish out Alpine Days at Creekside Park from 6 to 11 p.m. with a Concert in the Park with Mimi Knowles, Ashley Hess, and Amberlyn Stopple, along with some of the Alpine’s Got Talent winners. Then enjoy the fare from several food trucks and the grand finale fireworks show.

New Miss American Fork is Crowned

By Linda Petersen

Jenna Brady, 17, was named Miss American Fork on July 2. Her first attendant is Chloe Cox, with Allison Lawrence as second attendant.

Jenna received a $3,000 scholarship, along with a scholarship from the American Fork Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4918. As a spokesperson for the post, Jenna will participate in several events with the veterans during her reign this year.

She also received a $200 cash prize from Ideal Shapes and a one-year membership to the American Fork Fitness Center for winning the Lifestyle and Fitness portion of the event.

Her platform is supporting Bundles of Joy, a program that provides necessities for new mothers and care packages for crisis nurseries.

For several months, Jenna has been collecting and putting together care packages for the charity. For her talent, Jenna performed a lyrical dance.

First Attendant Chloe Cox, 20, received a $1,200 scholarship.

Second Attendant Allison Lawrence, 17, received a $900 scholarship, along with $200

Little Miss American Fork First Attendant Hope Ledkins, Little Miss American Fork Addilei Campbell and Second Attendant Lucy Olds.

American Fork Royalty, from left, Second Attendant Allison Lawrence, Miss American Fork Jenna Brady and First Attendant Chloe Cox.

from Mandalyn Academy and a spa day for winning the talent portion of the competition.

For her talent, Allison sung “Queen of Hearts.”

Avery Daley received a $100 community service scholarship for her work on the American Fork Relay for Life. She became involved in the Relay to honor her mothe, who passed away from brain cancer when Avery was 5.

Lisa Leikam was recognized for raising more than $400 for the Children’s Miracle Network.

The other contestants were Ashland Griffith and Kelsi Lawton.

The pageant theme this year was “American Dream.” Each contestant learned about a local veteran and the contestants put together and showed a presentation honoring those veterans that night.

The Little Miss American Fork pageant for girls ages 6-10 was also held that night. The winners were: Little Miss American Fork Addilei Campbell, First Attendant Hope Ledkins and Second Attendant Lucy Olds.

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Big city bank with a small town feel: Bank of American Fork Saratoga Springs

By Michael Young

Don’t let the name fool you. The Bank of American Fork has branches all over Davis, Washington and Utah counties, including one in Saratoga Springs, one of its newest branches. They simply have their headquarters in American Fork. The Saratoga Springs branch is located at 1543 North Redwood Road and is open Monday through Saturday, with reduced hours on Saturday.

The Bank of American Fork provides both checking and savings accounts, personal and business loans, investments, bank cards, and merchant services for business. They pride themselves in offering big city banking while offering small town service. This means that they have the technology and abilities of a big city bank, while offering the individualized service of a small town bank.

The company they are a part of, People’s Utah Bancorp, has been around since 1913, when it started out as the People’s State Bank

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of American Fork. It weathered the difficulties of the Great Depression and is still going strong today despite the constant ups and downs of the economy. Today it is Utah’s largest community bank based on its assets and deposits.

They conduct all of their business based on three corporate goals: VISION To become the most distinguished provider of financial services in Utah.

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VALUES We care. We are safe and sound. Integrity is absolute. We are professional in every way.

For more information, visit www.bankaf.com.

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July 25 - August 7, 2015

Lehi Manages its Water

By Linda Petersen

Lehi has a water shortage management plan that is working well, city officials say.

Under the plan adopted last summer, the water division collects data from several sources weekly during June, July, August and September to determine appropriate response to the water levels available. Each month the division then assigns a response to those levels.

The plan has divided out the levels of water shortage by phases. Each phase includes voluntary and/or mandatory conservation actions residents are asked to take.

Phase I: Normal Water Condition - Green (75-100 percent capacity) In this phase the city does not implement any restrictions, but asks residents to employ water-wise practices.

Phase II: Moderate Water Shortage - Yellow (50-74 percent capacity) Under Phase II, watering of lawns is allowed three days a week. Odd-numbered addresses should water on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Even numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Spot watering may be done on Sunday. Recreational sprinklers and outdoor water toys may be used.

Phase Three: Severe Water Shortage—Red (less than 50 percent capacity) Watering is limited to two days a week.

Other restrictions apply.

The city started out the season at Phase III because of an unexpected water shortage, but that was recently upgraded to Phase II due to the above-average rainfall in May and a recent, onetime purchase of 2,000 acre feet of water from the Central Utah Water Conservancy District.

City officials are hoping that Lehi can remain in that phase throughout the season, Cameron Boyle, assistant to City Administrator Jason Walker, said.

“The residents have been great in conserving water,” Boyle commented.

If the hot temperatures in early-July return, that could mean a change to that but, for now, the city will remain at Phase II. Residents who do not adhere to the plan risk being fined.

Violators will initially receive a hand-delivered notice of violation and instructions on necessary corrective action. A second violation will mean a $100 fine, although the violator may receive a full reimbursement of the fine by attending a water conservation seminar provided by Lehi City. A third violation carries a $500 fine.

The city is utilizing its website, email, the city newsletter and roadside marquees to keep residents informed of the water shortage status and conservation measures.

Tax Tips for the Military With Camp Williams nearby, we have quite a few serving in the Armed Forces.

Thank you for your service. Let me review a few tax breaks for those employed in the military.

1. Moving deductions. When you change stations, some of the unreimbursed moving costs could be deductible.

2. Uniform costs. Purchase and upkeep of your uniforms that you can’t wear while off duty can be deducted net of any allowance.

3. Combat Pay Exclusion. Certain combat zone pay is nontaxable.

4. Travel for Reserves. If you are in the Reserves and travel more than 100 miles from your home to perform your duties, the cost of travel is deductible.

5. Job search. If you leave the military, or your spouse after being re-stationed are looking for employment, costs of preparing a resume, travel for an interview, or job placement agency fees are deductible.

6. Tax Return Signatures. When filing your return, if a spouse is absent due to certain military duty or conditions, one could possibly

sign for the spouse. There are cases where a power of attorney may be necessary.

7. Extensions to File. Some serving in active combat zones can postpone some deadlines to file and pay their taxes.

8. Earned Income Tax Credit. Even though some combat pay may be excluded from taxable income, the tax free amounts earned may be added to earned income to qualify for a larger credit.

9. ROTC Allowances. Some advanced training allowances paid to ROTC students are not taxable. Active duty ROTC pay is taxable.

10. Tax Help. Most military bases offer free tax preparation assistance.

If you do work for the military, be sure to have an experienced and competent preparer help with your return to make sure you don’t miss out on the benefits. And once again, thank you for your service.

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

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Total Life Excellence: Aging Happily

By Paula Fellingham

The truth is that most of us don’t like getting older because we lose things as we age!

That’s right, you know we do. We lose our smooth skin, good eyesight, strong muscles, and big chunks of our memory.

But what we’ve gained is significantly more important. We’ve gained wisdom, empathy, perspective, and most importantly, an increased ability to love.

No, we can’t run as fast or jump as high, but we appreciate more and worry less. And we’ve learned that we just aren’t as concerned about what other people think about us, and that gives us freedom to do what we really want to do.

You can sense it. You know you’re transitioning because you’re bolder than you’ve ever been. You’ve waded through life’s muck and now you’re more clear about what you want.

Parts of your life that you’ve been tolerating for years have now become intolerable. You don’t know what lies ahead, but you’re ready to figure out what comes next.

Many of us believe that along the way, while we were raising children, endlessly multitasking, or getting promotions, we set aside some things that now we want to retrieve: our dancing shoes; our screenplay; a law degree.

The need now is to be authentic. Whatever we’ve silenced should be voiced, whatever we’ve set aside should be picked up, and whatever good we haven’t lived should be experienced.

Right now there are millions of aging Americans asking, “What’s next?” We’re not “over the hill,” we’re on top of the hill, looking at the endless possibilities before us! And we’re not in a crisis, we’re on a quest ~ searching for ways to reinvigorate our lives.

Ask us, and we’ll tell you that we are ready to reinvigorate our lives as we explore new possibilities, discover new gifts, and connect with others heart-to-heart.

This is a time to bring our beliefs and our

actions into harmony. This is a time to remember the visions, hopes, and dreams we created years ago. This is a time to come fully into our own, reclaiming our passion and vitality. This is a time of reckoning, because gravity has begun to have its way with us! A flat stomach may be a distant memory, and we may have to borrow someone’s reading glasses to read the menu. Yes, our skin has sagged, our hips have expanded, our chins have doubled, but our minds are sharp, our souls are wise, and our hearts are soft.

Of course we feel guilty about what we didn’t do and things we could’ve done better; we regret a bunch of decisions from our past and in quiet moments we anguish over things we can’t change now. We even occasionally peek over our shoulders and wish for our youth again. But most of us agree that we don’t want to go back and do it all again. What we want is to stand on the foundation of our experiences and hard-earned wisdom, take everything we’ve learned and everything we’ve become, and use it all to create a life that is deeply fulfilled, purposeful, and overflowing with love and joy.

My friends, let’s age happily.

Paula Fellingham invites your comments: pfellingham@gmail.com. And ALL WOMEN are invited to attend UTAH VALLEY WOMEN EVENTS - see www.UtahValleyWomen. com

An Obamacare “Loophole”

UTAH VALLEY PEDIATRICS Specialists in the care of children…from infants to teenagers

Dr. Bryan Ellertson is now accepting new patients and offering same-day appointments

Call (801) 407-6500 for an appointment 1305 N. Commerce Drive, Suite 230 Saratoga Springs, UT 84045 UVPEDIATRICS.COM

By Aaron Monson MBA, CMPE

A loophole? Yes - well, sort of. You must have a plan for healthcare, but it doesn’t have to be costly health insurance. It’s called health cost sharing, and the concept began decades ago. A small group of Christians got together to help each other pay for some medical bills, and the movement was born. When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted several years ago, a clause was written into the bill to allow an exemption for this long established practice (see 26 United States Code Section 5000A, (d), (2), (B)). Members of these health care sharing ministries (HCSM) file an IRS form 8965 with their tax return to claim the exemption from the individual insurance coverage mandate required by the ACA. These cost sharing arrangements are essentially a religious exemption to the individual mandate to carry health insurance. As such, potential members must be willing to agree to a Statement of Shared Beliefs. One such program, Liberty Health Share (LHS), summarizes their beliefs as follows: “We believe that our personal rights and liberties originate from God and are bestowed on us by God, and are not concessions granted to us by governments or men. We believe every individual has a fundamental religious right to worship the God of the Bible in his or her own way. We believe it is our biblical and ethical obligation to assist our fellow man when they are in need according to our available resources and opportunity. We believe it is our spiritual duty to God and our ethical duty to others to maintain a

healthy lifestyle and avoid foods, behaviors or habits that produce sickness or disease. We believe it is our fundamental right of conscience to direct our own healthcare, in consultation with physicians, family or other valued advisors, free from government dictates, restraints and oversight.” (Liberty Health Share: Programs: Do I Qualify?, 2013) Because these health cost sharing plans are NOT health insurance, they are exempted from the insurance requirement that all must be accepted regardless of pre-existing conditions. They can also discriminate against tobacco users, meaning that smokers will not be accepted.

Some Americans may take issue with the above restrictions or the statement of beliefs. But for the vast majority of Americans that believe in God and practice healthy lifestyles, the reduced costs to participate in a health cost sharing arrangement will be welcome news.

Here are a few of the options that LHS provides: “Liberty Share” option Annual “unshared” amounts (similar to a deductible): $500 single, $1000 couple, and $1500 family 70% Cost Sharing up to $125,000 per person, per medical incident Single $107 per month (under 30) or $157 per month (30+) Couple $198 per month (under 30) or $248 per month (30+) Family $345 per month (under 30) or $395 per month (30+)

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July 25 - August 7, 2015

Café el Lago, Fresh and Authentic

By Kimberly Bennett

Love Doesn’t Retire

By Kimberly Bennett

There’s nothing quite like an unexpected romance. Unexpected is certainly what happened to Beverly Orton, now Beverly Sears, when she reconnected with her old friend, Roger Sears, at the retirement center in which they were both living. People may retire, but love doesn’t.

Beverly and Roger had known each other for many years while living in the Washington DC area, but romance had never entered into it. They were both married to other people at the time. The two couples were friends, and their families had grown up knowing each other. But time has a way of moving people apart and they had not been as close recently.

Beverly’s husband had passed away. She was living in a retirement center when Roger moved in, having lost his wife, as well. Even so, they didn’t interact very much. Roger had only been there a few months when he grew tired of the rigid schedule of the center, and moved to Orem. But something told him to visit Beverly, someone who had been very important in his life in the past.

“It happened to be a day when I was wondering what I was going to do with my life for the next 30 years,” Beverly says, recalling the

day that Roger showed up at her door. She had been feeling unwell, and like Roger, was tired of the strict scheduling. “I opened the door, and there he was with his smiling face, and we discussed our situations and decided to get married.”

About a month ago, Beverly and Roger did just that. They were pleased with how well their now, huge family blended and got along.

They had grown up together, after all. Most had already met, which, as Beverly pointed out, was convenient. Now Beverly and Roger have returned from their honeymoon, and are living their lives together.

“Now I’m back, feeling terrific, and life is wonderful,” Beverly says, her previous discontent now gone. The romance may have been a bit of a whirlwind, but the two are happily living in Orem.

“It surprised a lot of people, including me. I think, including Roger,” says Beverly. The kind of surprise most of us are very happy to hear about. Congratulations to Beverly and Roger.

May all of our lives be full of unexpected and happy surprises!

Almost 11 years ago, local restaurant Café el Lago opened its doors. It was one of the first sit-down restaurants in Saratoga Springs, and even with more restaurants opening in the last two years, Café el Lago is still here, serving up fresh, authentic Mexican food.

Marty Berry has been the owner of Café el Lago for the last three years. He and his wife had been looking for a restaurant to purchase when they discovered Café el Lago and realized that it was the perfect fit. Unbeknownst to him, he and the original owner were relatives by marriage. The uncle of his cousin’s wife, they met after the sale of the restaurant at a wedding where they were introduced. It made sense that Café el Lago was a perfect fit when Berry realized how much they had in common; they were dressed almost identically from shirt, to pants, to cowboy boots.

“I just wear the boots,” Berry says. “He knows how to handle the horses.”

He may not know how to handle the horses, but Berry does know how to handle a well-made meal.

“Absolutely everything, all of our food, is

homemade. We don’t do canned beans. Our salsa is made fresh every day,” Berry says. “It makes a big difference.”

Though they have tried to tailor the menu to fit Utah Valley, many of the dishes are almost exactly how you would find them in Mexico. Café el Lago isn’t a chain restaurant, and doesn’t rely on chain restaurant recipes.

Instead, they use the experience of their cook, Davida, who has been with Café el Lago since the beginning. Davida brought her recipes from Acapulco, Mexico. And though Berry tells us that tastes vary depending on what area you’re in, the red enchilada sauce and chile verde are about as authentic as they come. For those who crave good Mexican food, authenticity is greatly appreciated.

Café el Lago has lunch specials, Monday through Friday. They also offer a loyalty program, where you can enter your phone number into their iPad and receive a free entree after your 9th visit. You can go to cafeellago.com for their menu and hours.

Disaster Professionals

By Michael Young

Disasters of many kinds can strike in Utah.

Many Saratoga Springs residents were affected greatly in recent years by heavy rains and the mudslides they caused. Wildfires are all too common in our area, and Utah County lies close to the mountains, making it an area that can experience earthquakes.

Disaster Professionals in Saratoga Springs, operating since 2000, are ready when disaster strikes to pick up the pieces and restore what has been lost. They are equipped to handle damage to both homes and businesses caused by fire and water.

They specialize in quickly removing all damaged materials and standing water, and work quickly to ensure that no further damage occurs. They work hand in hand with insurance companies,so that building contractors can start work directly after the cleanup has

finished. Their work with water restoration also includes damage caused by sewage and plumbing problems.

Another service they offer is combating the growth of mold that so often stems from water damage. Water that collects in dark areas, in between walls or under the floor can grow mold, which then gets in the ventilation system of a house. They can both detect and remove mold from your property before it becomes dangerous to those living or working there.

They have people standing by 24/7 and will respond as soon as you call. They advise that you call your insurance company first, once you notice the damage and then give the Disaster Professionals a call right away.

To learn more about them, visit their website at www.utahdisasterpros.net.

A Platinum Mobile Detail

By Kimberly Bennett

99 Things to Do in Utah

By Michael Young

There are many things to do and see in Utah over the summer, and many times, the problem is simply not knowing where to look to take advantage of those options. One website, coupons4utah.com, has put together a list of 99 Things to Do in Utah, and made a printable list available on their website. You will need to decide whether you want to look for paid activities or free ones, both of which are plentiful.

Here are some highlights of things that you and your family can do this summer: -Visit a national park. Utah is home to five wonderful national parks that sometimes have free or reduced priced days. Check their websites for schedules.

-Visit Lagoon. Discount coupons are available for the theme park, which features a brand new roller coaster this season called

The Cannibal.

-Attend a $1 movie. Both Cinemark and Megaplex theaters have inexpensive children’s movies over the summer.

-Ride an Alpine slide. Park City has one of the longest alpine slides in the world at its ski resorts. You can find bargain passes to Olympic Park online.

-Visit Thanksgiving Point. It boasts two museums, a farm country, gardens, and other fun attractions.

-Tour Temple Square. There are many beautiful historic buildings, and a free organ recital in the Tabernacle almost daily.

You can never say you are bored in Utah, with so many activities to choose from, so take advantage of all or just a few of the 99 things Utah has to offer.

I like my car. It’s old, and beat up, and the A/C doesn’t work, but it’s my car, and I take a certain pride in that. I think that a lot of people probably feel that way about their car.

But unless you have a classic ‘65 Mustang, keeping that automobile spic and span might be something of a chore.

Fortunately for you, there is A Platinum Mobile Detail. A family-owned and operated business, they specialize in detailing automobiles, but not just automobiles. They also detail boats, and even the occasional diesel.

“We do a lot of things that folks don’t like to do, like vacuuming,” says Ronnie Meyer, one of the owners. And the services they offer don’t stop at vacuuming. They offer hand-washing, carpet cleaning, waxing, even a service called clay bar, which smoothes and removes impurities from the car’s finish.

And the best part is, they come to you.

Whether you need their services while at your home, or work, this friendly team will meet you where you need them. Give them

a call, go to work with a dirty car, and leave work with a clean one. And, in case you’re concerned about the environmental impact this might have, the earth-conscious people at A Platinum Mobile Detail are careful to never use harsh chemicals, opting instead for the bio-friendly cleaners approved by the city.

“We thought it would be fun to allow the grandkids to carry on while going to school,” Ronnie says, explaining why her family started the business three years ago. They got the idea from her son-in-law, who had worked in such a business previously, and the whole family wants to carry on the new tradition they have started.

“We’re car people who like taking care of cars,” Ronnie says. As for myself, it’s a relief to hear that someone does. If you’re looking for detailing services, you can find A Platinum Mobile Detail on Facebook, or give them a call at (801) 636-7795.

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Ranches Golf League for Seniors

By Michael Young

The Ranches Golf course is encouraging seniors to get out and golf. To join the Senior Wild Geese Golf League, all you have to be is a golfer over 50. They meet every Tuesday at the golf course at 9 a.m. for a 4-person, 9-hole match. Each round costs only $16, with no membership fee to pay.

If you are interested and meet the age criteria, register by calling the clubhouse at 801-789-8100.

Eagle Mountain is home to a golf celebrity

named Toatele “Tele” Wightman. He is a PGA professional who lives right in the city and offers golfing instruction at the Ranches Golf Course. He has been the head professional at the course for the last five years and offers instruction for adults, juniors, and even groups.

He played professional golf at the University of South Florida, the Canadian Tour, and was an assistant for the BYU Golf Team.

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Lone Peak Defeats AF 12-10 In Varsity League Championship Game July 16

By Dean Memmott

The Lone Peak Knights defeated the American Fork Cavemen 12-10 in the championship game of the Varsity League’s 2015 playoffs.

Lone Peak Coach Bo McCoy said, “My guys had good approaches at the plate when the game came to the wire. They handled AF’s pitching very well. We have averaged 10 runs a game. So it was not surprising that we made 12 runs tonight.

The game was a seesaw affair all the way through.

In the first inning, for example, Caveman Colt Carpenter nailed a left-field single that scored Chandler Wood, who had opened the game by singling off pitcher Payton Barney. American Fork’s 1-0 lead didn’t last for long. In the bottom of the first, Knight Keno Kelshaw came home on a passed ball, and Barney singled in Cru Robinson to give Lone Peak a 2-1 lead.

In the top of the second, Dakota Kolby singled in Marty McCoy to tie the game at two. With Kobe Lindeman holding Lone

AF Cavebatters Defeat Brighton Bengals 14-0 July 3

Peak scoreless in the bottom of the second, Tua Ward doubled in Ryan Hardman to set off a five-run rally for American Fork. In the bottom of the third, Barney and Talmage Lamb each chopped a one-run single that fueled a four-run that put Lone Peak within 7-6.

Singling into left at the start of the fourth, Kolby came home on a Wood sacrifice fly to put American Fork’s lead at 8-6. Lone Peak held the Cavemen scoreless after the fourth until the seventh. Barney knocked in two runs in the bottom of the fourth to tie the game at eight.

The game stayed deadlocked until the bottom of the sixth, when Barney singled in a run to spark a four-run rally that put Lone Peak ahead 12-8. During one out in the top of the seventh, Dylan Johnston hit a two-run single to put American Fork within 12-10, but shortstop Tommy Bateman turned up a double play to clutch the game for Lone Peak.

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By Dean Memmott

In Utah Baseball Academy League action July 3, the American Fork Cavemen defeated the Brighton Bengals 14-0.

During the game’s first 3 innings that he spent pitching for American Fork, Kobe Lindeman posted five strikeouts, and he held the Bengals to one hit, a first-inning single clubbed by Dave Hoshijima. On two outs in the first inning, Caveman Colt Scharrer singled in Jace Ybarra for a run.

When American Fork loaded the bases on one out in the second, a Buster Hardman walk scored a run that set off a four-run rally for the Cavemen. For the third inning, triples, hit by Hardman and Ybarra, powered a five-run rally for American Fork.

The Cavemen scored a run in the fourth and another two in the fifth to win their Independence Day Eve contest.

Having taken a week off after the Brighton game, the Cavemen are now back in action. They will finish UBAL play shortly after Pioneer Day July 24th.

Good Life

By Sterling Parker

Summer has arrived and it’s the fun part of the year for me and the best part of summer is going to a parade at the communities home town days.

I can remember as a child going to The Days of 47 Parade in Salt Lake. The Draper Parade, the Union Fort Days and the Midvale Steel Days Parade. Fun- fun- fun! I really enjoy the floats and the marching Bands. I even Marched in a couple of the parades, that was so fun!

I was even in a military parade a couple of times when I was in the Air force. That was a honor as we passed the reviewing stands and salted the offices in charge. I love the military best, but that is another story.

We at the cross roads have a chance to participate or watch several parades the next few weeks: Pony Express, Saratoga Splash, Strawberry Days, Lehi Round-up, Provo Freedom Festival. Gosh we should have an enjoyable summer as their is a parade in every town.

Lets gather the family and go out and watch and salute old glory as it passes b. Enjoy the band as they play and march by. It should be a fun summer. I wish everyone a Good-Life

Rockwell Sports

By Sterling parker

Summer is here, which means Open Gym time for girls volleyball. They have several returning ladies, and it looks as though they will have a successful season, but more girls are always needed. If interested, please call Rockwell at 801-789-7625.

The highlight of the summer will be Game Time Basketball Camp held July 27-30 from 9am - 3:30. This is for girls and boys ages 7 -18, all ability levels. Please contact the girls coach Troy Gifford at 801-789-ROCK. Rockwell is sad to announce the resignation of our athletic director, Coach Melanie Wells. She has helped coach in every sport at the school, and has been the brain trust and the number one source in the athletic department for Rockwell since the school opened.

We will miss her.

AF Cavemen Drop Varsity League Game to Timpanogos July 13

By Dean Memmott

In first-day action of the Varsity League’s summer tournament, the American Fork Cavemen were defeated 7-6 on the Timpanogos Timberwolves’ home field July 13.

The game went down as a nail-biter all throughout its seven innings. In the top of the first inning, American Fork got onto the board first through Colt Carpenter nailing a one-out double which brought in teammates Chandler Wood and Ryan Reid. Dylan Johnston tried scoring on the same double, but got tagged at home.

During the bottom of the first, pitcher Ryan Hardman struck out Casey Hamilton and Ty Cornish. Though Conder Halford got on base through an error, Hardman picked him off by connecting a throw to first baseman Travis Johnson, holding Timpanogos scoreless in the first.

In the top of the second, Dakota Colby

doubled in Johnson, only to get forced out in a squeeze near third. Marty McCoy singled in Hardman to improve American Fork’s lead at 4-0.

On one out in the bottom of the second, Timberwolf D.J Martinez singled into left and teammate Braydon Arnold whacked a rightfield double. Kaden Walker singled them both in.

In the top of the third, Carpenter homered in Spencer Shelton to improve American Fork’s lead at 6-2. Timpanogos held American Fork scoreless after that inning. During the bottom of the third, Blake Lasike hit a one-run single that set off a three-run rally for Timpanogos. It tied the game at six in the fifth.

During the bottom of the seventh, Arnold doubled into left, and Walker singled him in for the winning run.

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June 16 Eagle Mountain City Council Meeting

By Matthew Gary Milam

Councilmember Ireland, as mayor pro tem, called the meeting to order at 4:08 p.m. Mayor Pengra was excused to represent the city at a Prison Location Commission public hearing.

He was expected to be at the City Council meeting later in the evening.

Budget items were discussed that involved some concerns for some council members, but with an explanation from Paul Jerome, Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director.

Councilmember Bradley was frustrated that the final budget was so different from the aponline next spring. A resolution appointing proved budget. Mr. Jerome pointed out that the Kevin McMillan, Ryan Bankhead, and Janae Wahnshaffe to the library board was approved. assessment areas covered by the Debt Service Funds are governed by assessments received A new LDS meetinghouse was approved on and the financial advisory process. The impact five acres at 163 West Ring Road. The rest of the meeting was a lengthy discussion regarding fee reimbursement agreements were brought before the council and approved, but hadn’t Legacy Farms Community Plan at 400 South Redwood Road. The applicant, DR Horton, re- been in place when the council approved the quested approval of an amendment to modify budget a year ago.

Councilmember Westmoreland recognized the permitted material for shared lanes (pecouncil members Burnham and Ireland for destrian and autos) from concrete to asphalt. their service and leadership, as each has not The Council ultimately rejected the motion, filed to run another term. because the word “concrete” was in the origiCity Recorder Finn Kofoed explained the nal application, and noted that concrete does election cycle to residents: There is a list of not equal asphalt. They believe it is better for candidates online.

Eleven people filed, which the city if the applicant honors the agreement. means there will be a primary election on AuThe item was continued in part because no one gust 11, reducing the candidate list to six. was present to represent DR Horton; Council Mayor Pro Tem Ireland introduced Britney members anticipate more asphalt vs. concrete Shunn, who was elected Youth City Counconversations in the future. cil Mayor. City Recorder Fionnuala Kofoed administered the oath of office to Ms. Shunn.

Mayor Pro Tem Ireland announced the names of the other Youth City Council members: Klarissa Mahler, Millene Whatcott, Annabelle Petersen, Belle Foster and Davis Butcher.

Public hearing items included consideration of a proposal to create an Agriculture Protection Area on 182.85 Acres of Property.

This proposal would create an agriculture protection area on 182.85 acres of property located in the southern portion of Eagle Mountain City, directly south of the city’s wastewater treatment facility. The property is currently being used for raising mink and alfalfa. A motion passed with a unanimous vote; Consideration of an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving the Amended Spring Run Master Development Plan. This is an applicant-proposed amendment to the Spring Run Master Development Plan to change “Pod 3” from Town Center Commercial, allowing 237 residential units, to Residential zoning, allowing 156 residential units. The property is located east of the Meadow Ranch neighborhood and northwest of the new Ranches Parkway northern extension. The motion passed with a unanimous vote; Consideration of an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Adopting the Final Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget. The motion passed with a unanimous vote; Consideration of an Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Rezoning 16.17 Acres from Agriculture to Residential. This motion to pass failed with a vote of 2:3; Consideration

Saratoga Springs City Council Notes

By Jan Brown memmott

June 16, 2015. Present: Mayor Jim Miller, Council Members Michael McOmber, Shellie Baertsch, Rebecca Call, Stephen Willden, Bud Poduska, city staff and citizens.

The League of Cities and Towns has asked the cities in this county to pass a resolution to encourage county commissioners to submit a new tax for voter approval on the ballot. This additional .25% sales tax would be dedicated to transportation, with 40% going to the city, 40% to Utah Transit Authority (UTA), and 20% to Utah County. Most City Council members were against the tax in general, and Mayor Miller commented that he is not in favor of giving UTA another 40% of our tax dollars.

He has concerns with their funding for the BRT, he is not in favor of putting this on the ballot as written, and would not be in favor of endorsing this. Staff will draft something else in case the issue resurfaces in the future.

The city’s new well is on schedule to be

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of a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Adopting an Addendum to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Utah County and Eagle Mountain City Concerning the Utah County Communications Tower. The motion passed with a unanimous vote; and a Consideration of a Resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Adopting an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Utah County and Eagle Mountain City for the Administration of the 2015 Municipal Elections. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.

During the pubic hearing, resident Sam Allen, stated that he felt that city employees shouldn’t eat at restaurants using city credit cards. He also said city employees received average raises of 14%. He didn’t feel they were worth that. He wanted all money for food expenditures removed from the city budget because the employees are untrustworthy. Mayor Pengra said he normally doesn’t argue with residents when they speak. However, he wanted to know when Mr. Allen would begin to communicate rather than attack. Much of this information that Mr. Allen was referring to was from before the current administration. Mayor Pengra felt it’s good for residents to criticize government and make it better, but calling people worthless and pigs isn’t useful. Mayor Pengra pointed out that city staff was spending a tremendous amount of time responding to a State audit instigated by a complaint by Mr. Allen. Councilmember Westmoreland stated that he appreciated all the work Mr. Allen put into his research. Councilmember Burnham said that there are occasions when it is appropriate to spend money on food, but that the City Council Christmas party was potluck, and at a state Library Board meeting, she and the others from the city paid for their own lunches.

Bid awards included Jones and DeMille for the design of the 2015 Water Projects, and Staker Parson Companies for the 2016 Road Improvements Projects. .

UPCOMING EVENTS: The offices and library will be closed on Thursday, July 23 and Friday, July 24 in observance of the Pioneer Day holiday. The library will also be closed Saturday, July 25; Information regarding UDOT’s Pony Express Parkway Improvements Project, happening now through the end of August, is available on the city website, news section; Registration is currently open for adult men’s and co-ed softball, fall youth soccer, and The Ranches golf club’s July golf camp; The seniors (ages 55+) will hold an ice cream social on Monday, June 22 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers; Fireworks restrictions will be in place in the city again this summer holiday season. Restricted areas will be similar to last year. Information will be posted on the city website in the news section. A map of restricted areas is available on the Unified Fire Authority website at unifiedfire.org.

Road project provides more parking for American Fork Amphitheater

By Linda Petersen

Crews have been putting the finishing touches on a 700 North 900 East road project in American Fork. City officials are anticipating completion of the project by the end of the month.

The $450,000 project has widened 900 East on the west side to increase parking capacity by 70 stalls (including providing for diagonal parking and constructing a small parking lot in the park) and installing curb, gutter and sidewalk.

“We’re very proud of the project. It’s a wonderful addition to the community,” City Engineer Andy Spencer said.

The improvements should provide better pedestrian and parking access to the eastern portion of Quail Cove Park, home to the

American Fork Amphitheater.

“This project will help facilitate many things,” Spencer said. “It completes another portion of the city’s pedestrian and bicycle plan. It provides for bike drains and completes a segment of the city’s storm drain plan.”

Contractor Morgan Asphalt has been at work since March widening 900 East. In recent weeks, crews finished up concrete work and installed curb, gutter and sidewalk.

The final free Concert in the Park will be held Monday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at the Amphitheater and will feature John Lane with Julie Riding.

The 700 North 900 East road project is almost complete.

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Lone Peak Police Blotter We started the day with a rash of vehicle burglaries. This was in the area of Dry Creek Subdivision, off of 6000 W. and 11400 N. We also had several reported today including a vehicle being stolen out of a garage. This was north of yesterday’s vehicle burglaries in the Beacon Hills area (11900 N. 5900 W.) We are thinking the ones last night happened around 2:30 AM. (Technically this morning, I guess.) If you saw anything suspicious please contact us. Also, remember to keep your cars locked, valuables out of them and doors to both your house and garage locked. (Sorry, we are not in Mayberry and things like this do happen here. I don’t want anyone to fall victim to these thieves.)

We assisted the fire department with a brush fire. I did post a picture of that yesterday.

Had an accident with minor injuries at 4800 W. and 11000 N. The new driver at fault is still learning that when making a left turn and the light turns green, you have to yield to oncoming traffic before you can make your turn.

Tough lesson to learn as both vehicles had to be towed due to the damage.

Family Disturbance - Highland - Officers responded to an address in Highland on the report of a teenage female assaulting her father. Officers arrived and spoke with all

parties involved and were able to deescalate the situation. It was found this began because the teenager arrived home several hours after she was supposed to be home.

Suspicious - Highland - Officer Farnsworth was dispatched to the area of 9600 N. and 6000 W. on the report of someone shining a laser into vehicles. Officer Farnsworth searched the area but was unable to locate Laser Larry.

Criminal Mischief - Highland - Officer Susov took a report from the complainant about his tire being slashed. There are no suspects at this time.

Accident - Highland - Officers responded to 4800 W. and Timp. Hwy. on an auto vs. bicycle accident. Officers arrived and found the bicyclist sustained only minor injuries and refused medical attention. The report isn’t finished yet, so I’m unaware of who was at fault.

Trespassing - Alpine - Officers were dispatched to a home under construction in Alpine on the report of juveniles inside the home. Officers arrived and located the juveniles. The homeowner also arrived and advised he did not want to pursue charges against the juveniles, but just have them warned about trespassing on private property, which was done.

Domestic Violence - Alpine - Officers responded to an address in Alpine on the report of an alcohol party going on and an assault that had occurred. Officers arrived and found a male had assaulted his girlfriend during the party. The male who was extremely intoxicated was booked into jail on domestic violence charges and intoxication.

Reckless Driver - Alpine - Officer Thacker took a report involving a male who had stopped another male (the paperboy, or paperman in this case) for speeding in the area. Officer Thacker arrived and spoke with both parties. The complainant advised that he did not want to pursue charges, but just wanted the paperman to be talked to about his driving.

Criminal Mischief - Highland - Another vinyl fence suffered the wrath of some misguided person. Officer Wagstaff took a report of damage to a vinyl fence caused by someone kicking in the panels to it. This was in the area of 5600 W. and 11350 N. This is just a few of the calls we took over the past several days. Also had a bunch of suspicious calls, animal problems, keys calls.... you know, the same ole, same ole.

So far we’ve had 4 submissions into our coloring contest. Pretty good looking coloring jobs. Remember less than 2 weeks to submit.

Medical - Alpine - Officers were dispatched on the report of an elderly male who had attempted suicide. Officers responded and provided medical assistance until EMS arrived on scene. The patient was transported to the hospital. (If anyone heard sirens before 6:00am yesterday, this is what it was.)

Accident - Alpine - Sergeant Ventrano was dispatched on the report of an accident in the parking lot of a business in Alpine. Sgt. Ventrano arrived and found the two parties involved had exchanged information.

Four animal calls yesterday. Kept our ACO busy throughout the day.

Theft - Officer Albers contacted an Alpine resident regarding the theft of a purse. Officer Albers found the theft had actually occurred at the airport in SLC. Officer Albers directed the complainant to contact Airport Police to report the theft since this occurred in their jurisdiction.

Keys - Highland - Officer Thacker assisted a Highland resident who had locked their keys inside their vehicle. Officer Thacker was able to unlock the vehicle for the citizen.

Theft - Highland - Officer Farnsworth took a report of stolen sprinkler parts from a resi-

dent of Highland. This sounds like it may be a business deal gone wrong between the home owner and a sprinkler guy. (Don’t tick off the sprinkler guy, I guess) This case is still being investigated. .

Accident - Highland - Officer Farnsworth was dispatched on an accident in Highland.

Officer Farnsworth arrived and found the damage was minimal and the two drivers involved just exchanged information.

Besides a parking problem, a couple of alarms and several calls that didn’t generate case numbers, that wrapped up the day.

Since we had a couple of accidents where the parties exchanged information, I figured I would go over a few misconceptions people have as far as accidents go. First off, if there are no injuries and the damage appears less than $1500 you don’t even have to notify law enforcement. Parties just need to exchange the following information according to Utah law: (a) Give to each person involved: (i) the operator’s name, address, and the registration number of the vehicle being operated; and, (ii) the name of the insurance provider covering the vehicle being operated, including the phone number of the agent or provider.

Second and we see this a lot. If you are involved in an accident you can move the vehicles involved if they are impeding traffic.

Again Utah law states: (i) may move the vehicle as soon as possible off the roadway or freeway main lines, shoulders, medians, or adjacent areas to the nearest safe location on an exit ramp shoulder, a frontage road, the nearest suitable cross street, or other suitable location that does not obstruct traffic; and (ii) shall remain at the scene of the accident or the location described in Subsection (2)(a) (i) until the operator has fulfilled the requirements of this section. (b) Moving a vehicle as required under Subsection (2)(a)(i) does not affect the determination of fault for an accident.

And lastly, please make sure you have your CURRENT insurance card in your vehicle.

You can actually be cited for not having proof of insurance at the scene of an accident if you don’t. And trust me, we hate issuing citation on accidents.

Courtesy of Lone Peak Police Facebook page WWW.lonepeakpolice.com

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Busy B’s Preschool 3-4 yr old: $65 mo Tuesday & Thursday 9-11 am.

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THE CLASSIFIEDS Registration is open for 2015-2016 school year Please contact Susie Smith (801) 691-6307

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Classes are 1x week and ages 3-99 are welcome to come.

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offered from my home in Saratoga Springs. 15+ years of teaching experience. $10 for 30 minute lesson or $15 for 45.

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Beginning Oil Painting lessons offered from my home in Saratoga Springs 36 years experience using both linseed and water mixable oils $40 for weekly two hour sessions 801-766-4002 raykathybarrett@yahoo. com 1/15-3/15

MASSAGE THERAPIST WANTED Chiropractic office in The Ranches, in Eagle Mt. 801-789-5416 Pet Boarding 24 hour care, Indoor/Outdoor training Individualized attention. For more information call Katie at 801-828-5805 Learn to sing in the natural Voice. Ages 10 and up. 28 yrs. experience. Performing opportunities.I’m located one mile from west Lake High School in Eagle Mountain 801-4723280

Dental Cleaning Patients Needed

Student dental hygienist at Fortis Dental Hygienist School , will be offering a low-cost cancer screening, full-mouth x-rays (including a panoramic film), a full-mouth cleaning, a re-mineralization treatment (fluoride) and a doctor’s exam. The first appointment will be $25.00 for adults and teens. Follow up appointment are $15.00.

Appointments for Children 13 and younger, are just $15.00. (this covers the cost of supplies.) This will take two appointments to be completed. Sealants will be $5.00 per tooth, up to $20.00.

X-rays to take to your dentist can be provided in hard copy or they can be transmitted digitally. Call or Text (801) 747-9071. Fortis Dental Hygienist School is located at 3949 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, Utah.

GUITAR LESSONS All ages, all levels, all styles.

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

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

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

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