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June-July 2015 Vol.15 No.12

2015 Candidates

By Linda Petersen

Candidates have filed to run for city council positions in Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lehi, Cedar Hills, American Fork, Highland and Alpine.

AMERICAN (Three seats) FORK Kevin J. Barnes Brett Crowther Brad Frost Monica Howard Robert Shelton Allen Simpson

SARATOGA SPRINGS (Three seats) Shellie Baertsch Rebecca Call Doug Graham Bud Poduska Chris Porter Hayden J. Williamson Ron Edwards

HIGHLAND (Three seats) LEHI (Three seats) Brian W. Braithwaite Paige Albrecht Tim R. Irwin Ed Dennis Tim Heyrand Sherry Carruth No Primary Election

ALPINE (Three Seats) Marianna Richardson Lon Lott Kimberly Arnold Bryant Jane Griener Jamey Johnston Ramon P. Beck Carla Merrill

EAGLE MOUNTAIN (Three seats) Jay Phelps Jake C. Leikam Shane Smith Richard Steinkopf (incumbent) John Bulldog Storrs Ben Reaves Colby Curtis Adam Ferre Mike Owens Jared Gray

Bill Conley Kim Holmes Wayne A.Logan Reno Mahe Ted Omer Johnny Revill Michael V. Southwick

CEDAR HILLS (Three seats)

Brian Miller Brent Aaron Angela C.C. Johnson David Shannon Lucas Paul Sorensen Jenney Rees Craig M. Clement Curt Crosby Chris Fowler Mike Geddes Ben Bailey A Primary Election will be held Tuesday, Aug. 11.

The General Election for all cities will be Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Residents Rally to Protest Prison visitors.

By Jan Brown Memmott

Although school was out June 2, Frontier Middle School in Eagle Mountain was packed.

According to Rep. David Lifferth about 1,500 residents attended the Prison Relocation Open House to show their united opposition to the prison being built in Eagle Mountain or Fairfield.

There was a carnival-like atmosphere outside where families enjoyed a live deejay and snacks from the numerous food trucks. Most brought a sign or made their own at a booth operated by the No Prison in Eagle Mountain community group. Inside, there was an open house from 4-7pm where people could learn more about the site selection process, economics, and other facets of the prison relocation.

Eagle Mountain City and community protest groups also had information booths for

The question and answer portion began at 7pm to an overflow audience of almost 1,100; much higher than the 120 from Salt Lake, and the 350 that attended the Grantsville open house. Two legislators attended, both co-chairs of the Prison Relocation Commission. Also on the panel were members of the consulting firm charged with finding and analyzing relocation sites, and various correctional officials. Eagle Mountain Mayor Chris Pengra opened the session with a short speech where he urged the energetic audience to remain respectful, and lamented that fact that two-way communication between the PRC and residents had been completely absent.

The Q&A format frustrated some citizens, because a moderator chose which questions to ask the panel. Members of the panel could

Meet the Candidates for Saratoga Springs City Council

By Jan Brown Memmott

A municipal election will be held later this year for Saratoga Springs City Council, where there are three openings for four-year terms. The candidates are Shellie Baertsch (I), Rebecca Call (I), Ronald Edwards, Doug Graham, Bud Poduska (I), Chris Porter, and Hayden J. Williamson. Some of them responded to a request to get to know them better. In their own words, meet the candidates.

I am SHELLIE BAERTSCH and I’d like to continue to serve as your voice on the Saratoga Springs City Council. My family and I have lived in beautiful Saratoga Springs for almost 14 years. During the last 4 years on Council I have worked on numerous committees/boards including Parks, Camp Williams’ JLUS, Legislature, MAG/COG, Development Code, and Civic Events. During that time we have: cleaned-up development code, returning resident property rights and held developers accountable, helped many new businesses locate here, stopped the Prison relocation to Saratoga Springs, and completed long-awaited parks- notably Shay and Regal- by year’s end. Let’s continue to work together to keep Saratoga Springs a great place to live, work, shop, and play. www.shelliebaertsch.com (801)960-5206 Re-elect REBECCA CALL. As one of your current council members I serve on the Utah Lake Commission, Economic Development Committee, the Lehi-Area Chamber of Commerce, as Vice Chair of the Jordan River Commission and school liaison. I have also served on the code committee and the Utah Valley Chamber. In 4 years, we have improved our entire lakeshore, implemented a city-wide work order system, e-newsletter, and emergency contact system, thwarted a prison, opened restaurants and stores, but there is more to do. Please support me as your champion for recreation, promoter of communication, and advocate for commercial development.

Hello, I’m RON EDWARDS. I have an amazing wife, Julie, four children and five grandchildren. We moved here in 2004, when I retired with 36 years in the piping industry.

I’ve had 15 years of leadership positions, both as an administrator of a trust fund and as a professional negotiator. I spent 12 years teaching adult education. I am currently a Stake President for the LDS Church. I work with our police department volunteering in VIPS. answer however they chose. Occasionally the crowd erupted, like when Sen. Jerry Stevenson stated that the prison move had nothing to do with economic development in Draper.

“Quit lying” and “Tell the truth” were shouted throughout the auditorium. The audience remained quiet for the majority of the two hours, however. There were a few humorous moments, such as when the moderator asked how the prison would bring jobs to Fairfield when its unemployment rate was 0%.

Residents gleaned little new information from the session, and some expressed disappointment that panel members had no obligation to answer fully. Was it a capacity crowd? Yes, but Eagle Mountain citizens are not to be heard by the PRC. It’s not part of the site selection criteria. The panel clearly stated that fact, according to LaMont Snarr.

“I felt like questions weren’t really answered,” said Jennifer Davis. Chris Porter summed up

Our community is made up of young families with no place to learn team skills and sportsmanship. Surrounding cities are growing and their facilities will no longer be available for our use. This will be a major focus of my campaign. Families that play together stay together! I hope to make a difference!

Hi! My name is DOUG GRAHAM, and I’m running for City Council of Saratoga Springs. My wife and I have raised our family for the last 13 years. We’ve seen a lot of changes in Saratoga - many good, some bad. For the last 6 years, I’ve served on the Board of Directors of the original Saratoga Springs development, most recently as president. During that time, I’ve been able to help eliminate the debt of the community, improve its amenities, as well as protect and improve the property values of the residents. I want to use this skill set to help protect the property values of all the residents of Saratoga Springs. I hope I can count on your vote! Thanks!

BUD PODUSKA: Barbara and I have lived in Saratoga Springs for 14 years. Our sons’ families have also made Saratoga Springs their home, so I have a strong personal commitment to help create a city where families can thrive and children can feel safe.

The city is entering a very crucial stage in its development which will require experience and maturity in order to preserve its beauty and have it reach its full economic potential.

Qualifications: 8 years City Council, 2 years Mayor Pro-temp, 6 years Legislative Committee, 12 years in Urban Design Committee, 6 years Citizens Assisting Police, 40 years university professor, Education - B.S., M.S., Ph.D., author, licensed Marriage & Family therapist.

CHRIS PORTER. I have lived in Saratoga Springs with my wife and 3 children for the past 5 years. I currently serve on the Saratoga Springs Library Board, as well as my community HOA Board. I have also participated in a number of previous service opportunities in our area. Over the past few years, I have participated in more city meetings than any other private citizen. Our city is poised to undergo exponential growth in the coming years. I have the experience and the knowledge to help Saratoga Springs reach its full potential as a city, and to preserve the great lifestyle we all enjoy. the evening, “I left the Q & A session feeling that none of the important questions had been answered. We were told... they didn’t have detailed enough information and that studies were ongoing, yet they had enough information a year ago to rule out renovating the Draper site? Everything I heard tonight reinforced my belief that the legislature is about to make a colossal blunder that will affect the new prison location for decades, and that the Utah taxpayer will be left to foot the bill.”

Local citizens can make their opinions known at the State Capitol on June 16, or by emailing members of the Prison Relocation Commission. Their contact information can be found at www.senate.utah.gov by clicking on the Committees tab and finding Prison Relocation Commission. Mayor Pengra encouraged concerned residents to stay engaged, to call and email committee members en masse.

We need to be a broken record at this point.

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Top Romantic Summer Getaways in Utah

Miss Lehi 2015 is Crowned

Looking for a great romantic getaway this summer? As it happens, Utah is full of vacation opportunities and good deals in the warmer months as lodges known for good winter skiing open doors for summer vacations.

The Inn at Solitude, for example, located up Big Cottonwood Canyon, usually attracts skiers, but offers hiking and golfing opportunities in the summer. A little closer to home is the Sundance Resort in Provo Canyon, tucked in the Wasatch Mountains, where rooms are decorated in a southwestern mountain style with beautiful views. It was the original home for the Sundance Film Festival and some films are still shown there.

In Park City, the Stein Eriksen Lodge is Utah’s only Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond hotel, and is nestled at Deer Valley Resort. It has a heavenly full-service spa and an abundance of fireplaces perfect for snuggles. Also in Park City is Washington School Inn, which boasts of historical charm, being listed on Utah’s Register of Historic Places and named one of the Greatest Inns of America.

Also The Homestead in Midway is at the location of a natural hot spring-fed mineral pool for swimming and scuba diving, and the buildings are arranged to resemble an old fashioned community, complete with golf course.

For those lovers who prefer a good hike, Utah’s national parks such as Canyonlands, Capitol Reef National Park, Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, or Zions National Park

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By Danielle Palmer

are great considerations as each is a major hot spot in the state. At Zions National Park, stay at The Novel House which has themed rooms that immerse you into another time and place, such as Louis L’Amour (western), Jane Austin (Victorian), and Mark Twain (riverboats). It also has spa, steam treatments, aromatherapy and hot tubs.

Within Bryce Canyon National Park is a hike called Dave’s Hollow Trail, which takes you among ponderosa pines and spruces and provides the opportunity for fishing and camping at its Tropic Reservoir. You could stay at Ruby’s Inn, which offers an indoor pool and spa after a long hike. Just northeast of there at Capitol Reef National Park, The SkyRidge Inn offers wonderful views of the unique red rock formations and has a gallery of southwest jewelry, folk art, photographs and paintings.

For those less interested in hikes in the mountains, what’s more romantic than a visit at Temple Square? Catch a beautiful performance from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in Salt Lake City where you can sit in on rehearsals and radio broadcasts for a memorable (and free) experience. While in Salt Lake City, you could stay at the Anniversary Inn, with its unique themed rooms perfect to give you the forest-like atmosphere without the sleeping bag.

All too often, staying close to home seems boring. Too many our nearby gems get ignored or taken for granted. However, looking around one may find that Utah has so much to offer a romantic couple. You don’t have to hop on a plane to find that romantic getaway.

Caitlin Thomas is the new Miss Lehi 2015. She is a junior at Brigham Young University majoring in journalism. She will receive a $4,000 scholarship after her year of service.

Caitlin’s platform for the year is Choose To Live: Suicide Prevention and Awareness.

She and her family have been affected by it, and she knows that there are handfuls of other families who have also been affected or are still being affected by suicide is some way.

“There is hope and there is a light, and I want to be someone that brings that light and gives that hope,” she said.

Five young women competed in the June 8 pageant. The theme was “Treasure You” with a 70’s funk/disco vibe.

At the pageant, Caitlin received the Director’s Award, Most Tickets Sold, Miss Miracle Maker (she worked to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network) and took second place in the Community Service Platform and the Physical Fitness awards.

Caitlin is working to create and host an Out of the Darkness Walk in Lehi. During her year of service she will be using the following #hashtags: #choosetolive, #misslehi2015, #Hope4Utah, #endsuicide.

First Attendant Jacki Thacker will be a freshman at Snow College this fall. Her

platform is called “Ready, Set, Read” and focuses on children’s literacy issues.

She is passionate about this issue because she wants to be an elementary school teacher, and she thinks reading is the single most important skill necessary for a happy, productive, and successful life.

At the pageant, she won the Preliminary Talent Award and the Community Service Platform Award. She will receive a $1,500 scholarship after her year of service.

Both young women shared their talent in dance at the pageant.

Around The Globe: Prison Breakout!

By Westlake Studen Writer Alec Medina

Last Sunday, warrants were issued for the arrest of 2 prisoners who escaped from a maximum security prison in Upstate New York last weekend. Richard Matt and David Sweat are currently being hunted by the US Marshals. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the two men.

Matt and Sweat were found missing from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York on Saturday morning.

They managed to escape by using power tools and some decoys to look like their sleeping

bodies. The inmates had side by side cells and managed to cut through a steel wall which led into a series of tunnels and they fled through these tunnels until they exited out through a manhole which was outside the prison walls. Authorities are unsure whether they received help once outside the walls or if they are even still together. The authorities have said, “They could be literally anywhere.”

This was the first breakout in the facility’s 170-year history and the men had left a sticky note on one of the pipes with the words, “Have a nice day!” At press time, the escapees were still at large.

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Lehi Fire Department Reaches Out

By Kimberly Bennett

We all appreciate our local fire department, but most of the time, we don’t even think about it. We just expect it to be there.

Often the first responders on a scene, these firefighters make us all a little bit safer, but most of us hope to never meet one while they’re doing their job, because that means something has gone wrong. The Lehi Fire Department is hoping to change all that.

Fire Chief Jeremy Craft, who became chief in December of last year, has made it a goal to make the fire department an active part of the community. He has put an emphasis on using social media. Now with the Lehi Fire Department Facebook page and hashtags like #lehifire, it is much easier to find out what the department has been doing.

There is also more that one can do than learn about their recent experiences on their Facebook page. The fire department hosts a surprising number of events. Once a year they put on Fire Ops 101, a day dedicated to allowing participants to go through some of the training required of firefighters. Once a month there is a “Workout with a Firefighter” day, where participants can keep in shape the way they do at the fire house.

“We’re not just there on the worst day of your life,” says Captain Ricky Evans, as he speaks about the fire department and their place in the community. “Anything we do with the public is a great idea. That’s what we’re here for, to serve the public.”

That is the ultimate message the Lehi Fire Department wants you to take away.

They are there for us, and because they are always looking out for us, they remind us that summer time is a time to be safe, so please watch your kids around water.

You can find out about events and show your support for the Lehi Fire Department by following them on Facebook.

Cedar Hills recognizes nicest yards

By Linda Petersen

It’s time for Cedar Hills’ annual beautification committee awards for the nicest yards in the city. From June through September, photos of winning yards will be posted on the city website at news-events/yard-of-the-month .

Winners will be chosen from each of the city’s five precincts. (See map.) To enter your yard, contact Rob Crawley at rcrawley@cedarhills. org.

Need a helping hand to get those yards into shape or knowing what to do with the (literal) fruits of your labors? IFA is offering free monthly classes at Cedar Hills Community

Recreation Center this summer. Classes on gardening and turf, irrigation and fertilization have already been held. The remaining classes are: July 1, - 6 p.m. Pest & Weed Management Aug. 5, 6 p.m. Canning & food preservation (James & Jellies) Sept. 2, 6 p.m. To be determined based on class feedback Oct. 7, 6 p.m. Winterizing Your Yard Cedar Hills Community Recreation Center is located at 10640 N. Clubhouse Drive.

Staying Safe This Summer

By Kimberly Bennett

Now is the season for road trips and exploration. But as you hit the road, please remember to be safe out there. We’ve all heard the basics, and hopefully you already remember to wear sunscreen, and obey traffic laws.

So, here are a few of tips you may not have considered to help keep you a little safer as you hit the road.

1. Be aware of the weather. You may be expecting sunshine, but end up getting rain.

That can do more than ruin your day in the sun, like put you in the middle of a flash flood.

Conversely, excessive heat can exhaust both you and your car. Keep an eye on how you and your transportation are faring, and plan for extreme weather.

2. Buddy up. You might not think this is applicable if you happen to be an adult, but it is more important than you think. It’s not just about getting lost (and if you’re like me and have no natural sense of direction, it couldn’t hurt). People traveling alone are more vulnerable to attacks and muggings. You shouldn’t be

afraid, but be aware and bring a buddy.

3. Memorize some emergency numbers.

If you are like me, you haven’t memorized a phone number besides your own in a long time. If I were to lose my phone, I would be completely stranded, and I know that I am not alone in this. Phones do get lost, and they do get stolen. Choose a home base contact that you and your traveling companions can both check in with if you get separated. Memorize each other’s numbers as well.

4. Don’t text and drive. Okay, you caught me. This tip isn’t unheard of, but it is important. Distracted driving causes over 3,000 deaths a year. Please consider that if you absolutely, positively, have to get that text, use someone else’s hands. Either allow them to drive, or allow them to do the texting for you, or just pull over.

Whether you’re going near or far, we want everyone to be safe. So be prepared and have fun out there!

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Total Life Local High School Student Wins Excellence: Prestigious Scholarship was a finalist. After interviewing with a 4-perHaley Chatwin of Westlake High School is son panel, she was awarded the scholarship in 3 Things to Tell one of 2015’s Daniels Fund Scholarship recipMarch. ients. Only 15 students in Utah have won the “I’m just really excited for her,” says Your Children Daniels Fund Scholarship this year, and Haley mother Brandee Chatwin. “The sky’s the limit is and the only recipient at her school. for her.”

The Daniels Fund was established by Haley will be attending Utah State Univer- Every Day

By Kimberly Bennette

Bill Daniels, an entrepreneur that valued hard work and integrity. His fund exists in perpetuity and is designed to help worthy causes. These worthy causes include the Daniels Scholarship Program, a four-year, region-based scholarship awarded to high school seniors in the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

Haley Chatwin heard about the scholarship while serving on the National Guard Youth Council and applied back in September.

To apply, Haley had to prove her leadership abilities, answer an extensive questionnaire, submit 10 essays, and then wait for 6 months.

Finally, in February, she was informed that she

sity. She hopes to obtain her associate’s degree within three semesters, and then serve an LDS mission. After that, she plans to transfer to an Ivy League school, such as Stanford, to finish her bachelor’s degree.

“I’m not an incredibly remarkable human.

I haven’t tried for anything out of reach,” Haley says, encouraging people to try for all kinds of scholarships. “Knowledge is power. Learn as much as you can, and you’ll go far.”

If you or someone you know may be interested in applying for the Daniels Fund Scholarship, you can find out more at http:// www.danielsfund.org.

Jeep Patrol--VIPS (Volunteers in Police Services) Program

By Matthew Gary Milam

If you attended this year’s Pony Express Parade, you might have noticed how smoothly things went and how secure and safe things seemed. The reason for this, in part, was because the “Jeep Patrol” was out there helping the Utah County Sheriffs take care of police business and lend a hand in making the parade one of the best ones yet.

These volunteers are part of the Utah County Sheriff ’s Office Enforcement Bureau’s VIP’s program: Volunteers in Police Services.

This program is nationally recognized and one that is committed to “developing a spirit of cooperation and partnership with the community.” The program recruits and trains talented volunteers who take part in meaningful safety, security, and service programs and emergency response situations.

Volunteers participate in the following police duties: Assisting patrol division as needed; directing traffic at accident scenes; removal of debris in roadway and waiting for wreckers on impounds and accidents; shuttling paperwork, keys, equipment, etc.; assisting with missing children and the elderly; recovery of found property and verification checks; performing vacation checks and extra patrol of designated areas; assisting in field emergency triage and food preparation; raising funds for the program; taking minor calls for service with citizens; assisting motorists with stalled vehicles and shuttling of stranded motorists; performing welfare checks on elderly citizens; and performing other duties as assigned by the Sheriff ’s office.

The VIPS coordinator is West Barton (Westbarton@comcast.net). “We are pledged

to the recruitment, orientation, and retention of talented volunteers who are encouraged to develop their skills in a work environment which fosters their participation in meaningful community safety and security programs and to respond to emergency response situations.” Sponsors say that the program will be continually evaluated on its ability to accomplish the following 4 objectives: 1. Provide additional resources for the Sheriff ’s Office, thus enabling expansion of services without significant cost increases.

2. Promote community awareness and acceptance of the VIPS program as a viable and important community relations tool and service organization.

3. Provide an increased level of community involvement in public safety related matters.

4. Maintain the high standard, quality of life in our community.

Applicants must be 21 years of age. They must own property, live and work in the area and have an interest in Utah County Public Safety. Successful applicants will pass a background investigation based on their Jeep Patrol application. They will be required to complete a training course and field training program. Once assigned to active patrol, volunteers will serve a recommended 8 hours per month and abide by the by-laws of the Utah County Jeep Patrol.

Program sponsors state that “the reward for participating in the Jeep Patrol, VIPS program is personal satisfaction derived from helping those in need as well as the camaraderie with others in the Jeep Patrol and within the Sheriff ’s Office.”

By Paula Fellingham

Jackrabbits, deer, and seven other families lived on the west side of Utah Lake when we came in 1994. We were delighted when our friend, Michael Dortch, incorporated the city of Saratoga Springs in 1997. Soon afterwards John Walden developed Eagle Mountain.

Now, twenty-one years later, there are almost 50,000 residents in these two wonderful cities. We’ve also happily watched the growth in the great cities of Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Fort, Cedar Hills, Fairfield, Highland and Lehi. We’re thrilled that so many families and businesses have come to beautiful North Utah Valley and we marvel as the rapid growth continues.

I’m honored to provide articles for The Crossroads Journal that will focus on helping us achieve Total Life Excellence in the seven areas of our lives: mental; physical; emotional; social; spiritual; financial; and relational.

Today, I’ll share three things we should tell our children, every day, to help them become kind, caring, productive adults. Sending these messages will help our children know they are loved, they are appreciated, and they can contribute to the world in meaningful ways.

First, and foremost, say, “I love you.”

These words are magical in their effectiveness to assure children that, in spite of misbehavior and mistakes, they are loved. Children need to

know that our love for them isn’t predicated on good grades, winning a race, or even on their obedience. Children shouldn’t feel the need to “earn” our love; they should be confident that they already have it.

Second, tell children they are appreciated.

Every day say, “I appreciate the way you....”

Or, “Thank you for the good job you did!” We should look for things to sincerely appreciate. ​ Third, encourage progress toward their goals. Say, “I like the way you’re reading! That will help you become a better reader.” Or, “It’s just like you to talk so kindly to your brother.

You’re helping with our family goal to have more peace in our home.” ​Three daily doses of love, appreciation, and encouragement: 1. “I love you.”

2. “I appreciate you.”

3. “You’re making good progress!”

Paula Fellingham invites all women to attend the next UTAH VALLEY WOMEN (Free) event on June 26th at the SCERA Theater, Orem. Visit www.UtahValleyWomen.com or email pfellingham@gmail.com.

Timeshares and Taxes

By Kory Farrer

If you travel frequently, it won’t take long before you will encounter some offer to listen to a timeshare presentation. Timeshares will offer all kinds of incentives to have you listen to their offer hoping that their resort will inspire you to travel more and take advantage of their discounted pricing by purchasing into their property.

My wife and I were in Mexico on a trip, and were approached 3 times to listen to a presentation. We accepted them all, and after about 6 hours of saying “No,” we came home with $450 in cash, 2 T-shirts, a bottle of tequila, a Mexican blanket, and a 2 hour horseback ride on the beach.

If you do buy a timeshare, there are some tax advantages available. As you will become quickly aware, there is an annual maintenance fee in order to maintain your ownership. A portion of that fee is property tax, and that is deductible. Also, if you finance the timeshare,

if that financing is secured by the property, you may be able to deduct the interest paid as a 2nd home mortgage interest. Some timeshares allow you to rent back your week. Tax law allows you to ignore income from rental of your vacation home if less than 14 days, while still deducting the property tax and mortgage interest. It won’t make you rich, but you wouldn’t want to miss out on a legal deduction.

There are pros and cons of owning a timeshare, and if you travel a lot the advantages may outweigh the expense. Many travelers buy timeshares thinking that they will use them, but never do, and end up selling their ownership. Unfortunately, any loss on a timeshare is considered personal, and therefore not deductible in most cases.

Please consult a tax professional before deducting timeshare expenses.

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

Mosquitoes in Utah 2015

By Danielle Palmer

I was out on a walk with friends a few days ago and felt that familiar tiny sting on my arm. The pests I loathe most are here again this year, and from the looks of it, they are coming with a vengeance! With the unusual weather this year, mosquitoes are appearing much earlier in the season than in usual years. The warm temperature combined with lots of rain, creates a perfect environment for a mosquito breeding ground, and a mosquito egg can last more than 10 years in dirt with lots of moisture. Officials say it’s going to be the highest mosquito population we’ve seen in years.

As soon as it reaches 50 degrees Fahrenheit, mosquitoes in hibernation during the winter start to come out, so officials say dormant eggs will be hatching soon. On top of that, mosquitoes are laying new eggs in the rainwater. Abatement teams in Utah are working to kill the mosquitoes in the larger breeding ground areas.

Why should we be concerned? Mosquitoes are more than a simple annoyance. They can carry diseases like West Nile, malaria, and encephalitis. Did you know over 1,000 Americans get serious illnesses or die each year from a mosquito bite? In 2014, a new virus was found in the U.S. called chikungunya, which caused painful muscle pain, headaches, nausea, and fevers, according to the Centers of

Disease Control and Prevention.

The field manager of SLC Abatement told KSL News they have seen mosquitoes that carry West Nile lay their eggs and those eggs should be out this month. The CDC says to report dead birds, a sign of the virus, to Utah’s Department of Health at 888-EPI-UTAH. Other advisories to implement include applying insect repellent to skin and clothing when outdoors. The CDC recommends EPA approved repellent including DEET, Picaridin, Eucalyptus oil, and IR3535. Covering up with loose clothing with long sleeves in light colors helps, as mosquitoes are attracted to dark clothing.

You can also help prevent breeding near your home. Drain water-filled containers on your property. Dispose of tires, clear roof gutters, clean pet water dishes, empty children’s toys, turn canoes or boats over for storage, and change the water in any birdbaths at least once a week. Mosquito.com reports that even the smallest puddle of water can breed hundreds to thousands of mosquitoes.

The CDC also advises avoiding being outdoors during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes carrying the virus usually bite. I was out on my evening walk around dusk when I was bitten, so I’m going to have to come up with a new routine with my friends.

HONK! comes to Cedar Hills said.

By Linda Petersen

In June, Cedar Hills and Highland City Arts Councils are presenting “HONK!” a musical interpretation of the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale, “The Ugly Duckling.”

Performance dates will be Thursday, June 18th and Monday, June 22nd at 8 p.m. at the Heritage Park Amphitheatre, 4425 West Cedar Hills Drive in Cedar Hills. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m.)

Lincoln Stone plays the central character, Ugly, with Anne Perkins as Ida, his mother, and Alex Chester, as The Cat. Gabriel Spencer directs the cast of almost 50, with musical direction by Jeff Kocherans and choreography by Jeanelle Long.

“One thing we want to do is to help spread a message of tolerance and that different isn’t bad. Love is more important than the way someone looks or acts,” producer Jordan Long

Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $8 child (under 12); 3 and under free, general seating.

They can be purchased at the door or at www. showtix4u.com The performances will be moved to the community center next door in case of inclement weather.

Sidebar: Upcoming Highland Arts Council Events Friday, June 12, 7 p.m. - Classical Guitar Concert with Swede Larson and Thomas Richey and vocalist, Caryn Wehmeyer. It will be held at the Highland Community Center, 5378 West 10400 North. Tickets are $8 at the door.

Saturday, June 20- The Highland Arts Council will present its semi-annual Legacy Concert at 7 p.m. at the Highland Community Center.

Admission is free.

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2015 Schedule for Lehi Round Up Saturday,June 20 Doubles Tennis Tournament at 8:00AM at Lehi High School tennis courts. $15 per team.

Sunday, June 21 Arts in the Park at 7:00PM at Wines Park.

Performance by Johnny and the Rebels.

Monday, June 22 Museum Read-a-Thon Food for Fines: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Library.

Waive $1 in fines for each canned good brought in.

Half-Price Swim Day from 1:00-8:50PM at the Legacy Center and 11:00-6:50 at the Outdoor Pool.

Art Show from 6:00-8:00PM at Lehi Arts Center. $10 per entry.

Family Picnic in the Park & Entertainment at 6:30PM at Wines Park. Performance by Cross Strung.

Tuesday, June 23 Museum Read-a-Thon Food for Fines: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Library.

Waive $1 in fines for each canned good brought in.

Baby Contest from 10:00AM-3:00PM at the Legacy Center. $5 entry fee.

Free Admission from 11:00AM-5:00PM at Hutchings Museum.

Art Show from 6:00-8:00PM at Lehi Arts Center.

Comedian Keith Stubbs at 7:00PM at Willowcreek Middle School.

Wednesday, June 24 Museum Read-a-Thon Food for Fines: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Library.

Waive $1 in fines for each canned good brought in.

Cowboy Classic Golf Tournament at Fox Hollow Golf Club. 18-hole four-man scramble. $400 per team. Hosted by the Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce. $3 Admission from 11:00AM-5:00PM at Hutchings Museum with added bird displays inside.

Boutique from 10:00AM-7:00PM at Wines Park.

Bird Show Times 12:00 & 2:00 PM under the tent outside of the Hutchings Museum.

Family Western BBQ & Entertainment from 4:30-7:00PM at Wines Park. Cost $4. Sponsored by Mountain Point Medical Center.

Art Show from 6:00-8:00PM at Lehi Arts Center.

Outdoor Movie - Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day at 9:00PM (dusk) at Vets Ball Park.

Thursday, June 25 Museum Read-a-Thon Food for Fines: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Library.

Waive $1 in fines for each canned good brought in.

Boutique & Entertainment from 10:00AM-

7:00PM at Wines Park. $3 Admission from 10:00AM-5:00PM at Hutchings Museum with added reptile shows inside.

Reptile Show Times 11:30AM, 1:30PM, & 3:30PM under the tent outside of the Hutchings Museum.

Stock Parade beginning at 6:00PM. Route from Wines Park to Rodeo Grounds.

Art Show from 6:00-8:00PM at Lehi Arts Center.

PRCA Rodeo at 8:00PM at Lehi Rodeo Grounds. Family Night with children 11 and under $5 and adults for $12.

Friday, June 26 Museum Read-a-Thon Food for Fines: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Library.

Waive $1 in fines for each canned good brought in. $4 Admission from 11:00AM-5:00PM at Hutchings Museum. Extra activities all day.

Boutique & Entertainment from 10:00AM76:00PM at Wines Park.

Miniature Float Parade beginning at 6:00PM. Route from Wines Park to Lehi High School.

Art Show from 6:00-8:00PM at Lehi Arts Center.

PRCA Rodeo at 8:00PM at Lehi Rodeo Grounds. Tickets are $12.

Saturday, June 27 Chuck Wagon Breakfast from 7:00-10:00AM at Wines Park. $5 per plate. Proceeds benefit Lehi High School Booster Club.

5K & Kids Mile beginning at high school.

Art Show from 9:00AM-12:00PM at Lehi Arts Center.

Grand Parade beginning at 10:00AM. Route from Wines Park to Lehi High School.

Family Fun Day, Boutique & Entertainment from 11:00AM-5:00PM at Wines Park.

Bracelets are $5 for bounce-house activities.

The Police Department will also be holding a prescription drug Round-Up and have child identification kits for parents to make. In addition, the Arts Council will be raising money for sound panels. Check back soon for more information on these special projects.

Museum Read-a-Thon prizes awarded from 11:00AM-5:00PM at Hutchings Museum.

Horseshoe Tournament beginning at 1:00PM at Lehi Sports Park. Free for Lehi residents. $15 for non-residents.

PRCA Rodeo at 8:00PM at Lehi Rodeo Grounds. Tough Enough to Wear Pink. Tickets are $13.

Family Dirt Dance immediately following rodeo at Lehi Rodeo Grounds Sunday, June 28 Arts in the Park at 7:00PM at Wines Park.

Lehi Symphonic Band.

Plan for AF Steel Days 2015 American Fork’s Steel Days is coming up Monday, July 6 to Saturday, July 11. All week long there will be family-friendly events at various locations throughout the city.

Concerts “Salute to America” by the American Fork Symphony at the Amphitheater, 851 East 700 North, will begin with the posting of colors, pledge and taps by the National Guard. The Steel Days Grand Marshall will be introduced and recognized by Steel Days Chair Jean Abram. The symphony will perform a variety of “pops” favorites from patriotic to Broadway.

The headliner at the Big Show will be Nathan Osmond Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Dance Teens can enjoy a youth dance July 9 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 20 North Church Street.

Arts The art show will be July 9 and 10, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and noon to 4 p.m. July 11 at the library, 64 South 100 East, with the quilt show going on at the Senior Center, 54 East Main, July 9-11.

Entries are being accepted for the art show until June 27.

Parades/ Breakfast The children’s parade will be held July 10 at the American Fork High School, 510 North 600 East at 5:30 p.m.

The same day, a car show and ugly truck contest will be held at Rotary Park, 400 South 200 East, from 2 to 8 p.m. The Car Cruise will be 8 to 9 p.m. on Main Street Anchor On Saturday July 11, the American Fork High School Marching band will sponsor a breakfast in the Fresh Market parking

lot, 100 East Main Street, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.

The Grand Parade will take place Saturday July 11 at 9:30 a.m. beginning at Main Street and 400 North.

Fitness/Races For the active, the Bob Phelps 5K, will begin at 7 a.m., Toddler Trot at 8:15 a.m., and kids run at 8:30 a.m., beginning at the Fire/Rescue Station, 96 North Center.

Free swim at the fitness center will be July 8 from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The fitness center will also sponsor a free Zumba class July 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. in its parking lot, 454 North Center.

Family Activities Several events will be held at the Art Dye Complex, 550 East 1000 North, in the evening with a free showing of “McFarland USA” July 10 at dusk.

On July 11, there will be a picnic in the park from 5 - to 7 p.m., along with a craft boutique and business expo from 5 p.m. to dusk.

The big show featuring Nathan Osmond will begin at 7 p.m. that evening and will be followed by fireworks.

Contests The annual soap box derby will begin at 7 p.m. July 7 at 740 North Center. $10 for ages 8 and older.

The baby contest will be held July 9 at Rotary Park, 400 South 200 East. (Times vary) $10.

City of Fun carnival will have all the usual rides July 9-11 at Robinson Park, 100 East Main Street.

Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting May 19, 2015

By Jan Brown Memmott

Those present: Mayor Jim Miller, councilmembers Michael McOmber, Shellie Baertsch, Rebecca Call, Stephen Willden, Bud Poduska The meeting began with public input.

Melissa Brown brought a petition regarding a fence along Centennial Blvd. Many residents want the developer to remove part of the fence. Councilman McOmber responded that they have contacted the developer. If residents look they will see red tape marking the areas of fencing they have asked the developer to remove.

Natasha Hodder and Rebecca Crookston were honored and given awards from the city for their years of dedicated volunteer work in Civic Events. They will be missed.

Update on Pony Express Parkway Project.

This road-widening project will contain a dedicated center turn lane and a signal light on 200 West, which will be timed with a signal light on Redwood Road. The other part of the project is from Vista Heights Middle school to Porter’s Crossing. In other construction news, Councilwoman Baertsch asked that workers not close lanes during commute times. Scott Hendrickson said he would pass that along and other ideas to road crews. He also said construction on Pioneer Crossing should have been done by June 1, but was delayed by weather. Crews are scheduled to return June 15 for micro-surfacing.

Public Hearing Items. Council adopted a budget tonight, but the budget document will not be up for approval until August. Councilman Poduska commented that because of

good practices, the city has a Moody rating of AA. Councilman McOmber noted that the AA rating was the best rating we could get for a city our size. Next, the council approved amendments to Legacy Farms Community Plan located at 400 S. Redwood Road. These include the use of asphalt for the Redwood Road trail. The applicant is willing to take responsibility for ongoing maintenance of the trail if it is paved with asphalt instead of concrete. Also, if three homes of the same floor plan are placed in a row the middle floor plan must be reversed. The council then approved sale of property located near McGregor Land and Harbor Bay Drive to Casey Development for $163,710.

Action Items. A site plan for AutoZone located at 1536 N. Redwood Road was approved, allowing three wall signs on the non-east side.

The council also approved awarding the city phone system contract to Rocky Mountain Voice and Data for $34,253. Other items of interest: Councilwoman Call wants to remind people to talk to their HOA management companies about watering. Her concern is that HOA water rates will rise significantly with the new metered rates in place, and residents will see HOA fee increases to compensate. City staff are considering stop lights at Zions Bank and Aspen Hills intersections. The city is considering adding baseball programs next year.

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Four Injured In Crash On SR-73 In Eagle Mountain A teen driver in one pickup and 3 adults in another pickup were injured after a teen ran a stop sign and collided with the other pickup. 3 were taken to area hospitals and one was treated on scene.

On June 9, 2015, at 1225, Deputies with the Utah County Sheriff ’s Officer were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle crash on SR-73 near Mustang Way in Eagle Mountain.

This is near mile marker 32. Witnesses told Deputies that a blue pickup was driving south on Mustang Way approaching SR-73.

There is a stop sign for traffic on Mustang Way and witnesses report that the driver of the blue pickup did not stop for that sign.

There was a silver pickup driving east and as the driver of the blue pickup ran the stop sign it collided with the silver pickup. The driver of the blue pickup was a 17 year old boy from Eagle Mountain. The silver pickup

was driven by a 66 year old Cedar Fort man.

His 31 year old son, also from Cedar Fort, was in the front seat and his 71 year old wife was in the back seat. The teenage driver was not wearing a seat belt and was flown to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo in serious but not life threatening condition. The driver of the silver pickup was extricated by Unified Fire and Lehi Fire personnel. He and his wife were taken by ambulance to area hospitals in serious but not life threatening condition. The son was treated for minor injuries at the scene. There is no indication that drugs or alcohol were factors in this crash.

For questions contact Sergeant Spencer Cannon, Public Information Officer, Utah County Sheriff ’s Office. (801)404-1912.

Lone Peak Police Blotter June 10, 2015 Disorderly - Highland - Officers were dispatched to Highland Glen Park on the report of a male who was using profanity and threatened another male after being confronted about his dog being off its leash.

After speaking with all parties involved it was determined the dog owner would only be cited for his dog not being on a leash.

Suspicious - Highland - While patrolling, Sgt. Ventrano observed a female pushing a shopping cart in the area of 5800 W. Timp.

Hwy. Sgt. Ventrano made contact and found the female was a transient and had taken the cart from Wal-Mart. She was found to be under the influence of narcotics and severely dehydrated. Medical was contacted and she was transported to the hospital. Several charges will be filed at a later date.

Criminal Mischief - Highland - Another vinyl fence fell victim to what I assume are juveniles who for some reason think it is funny to damage other people’s property.

This was in the area of 5800 W. and 10100 N. Over $500 worth of damage was caused to the fence.

Trespass - Highland - Officer Nielson was asked by a Highland resident to remove his neighbor from his yard. Officer Nielson made contact with the neighbor and trespassed her from the complainant’s property.

(Love thy neighbor? Guess not) Threatening - Highland - Officer Albers took a report where the complainant had scheduled to sell a vehicle from a KSL ad listing. While the first buyer was enroute, some-

The Good Life

By Sterling Parker

I was attending a special meeting at my church one Sunday. The meeting was being telecast into our local congregation from another. The telecast was only a few minutes into the program when the system began experiencing technical difficulties. I was completely silent. The little boy behind me said, “Is it over yet?” Everybody started laughing and several adults leaned over the bench and whispered to him, “I’m with you.”

However, the broadcast continued after a couple of minutes. The little boy gave us all a laugh and set a pleasant atmosphere so we could endure the two hour meeting and actually enjoy it.

I started thinking about the honesty that this little boy shared in this meeting. Why can’t we adults share more honestly what we are feeling? It seems like I am always trying to sugar coat things to make things right.

Children are blunt and just blurt out what they are thinking. If we, as adults, are too honest and blurt things out, we often regret it. We usually hurt someone’s feelings and often times it hurts us too. We sometimes feel angry and sorrowful for what we say, and are often too proud to apologize.

There needs to be a balance. If we can use that childlike innocence and share our feelings in a way that is positive and heartfelt, yet not be hurtful to others, we can have a wonderful relationship with those around us and live the good life together.

one else offered the complainant cash and he took it. When the complainant contacted the first buyer to say the vehicle was no longer for sale, the first buyer was none too happy and told the complainant that they “knew where he lived” and “karma”. The complainant just asked for extra patrol.

DUI - Alpine - Officers were dispatched on an accident in Alpine where a driver hit a parked vehicle.(What is it with people hitting parked cars lately?) The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Upon his release, Officer Nielson transported the driver to the police station to conduct field sobriety tests.(This was based on several indications Officer Nielson witnessed throughout his investigation) The driver was found to be impaired. He was booked into jail on several charges including, felony DUI (He had four previous convictions in the last 10 years), driving on a revoked drivers license (having 4 previous DUI’s will cause your license to be revoked), ignition interlock violation (it will also cause you to be required to have an ignition interlock device in your vehicle) and careless driving.

This is only a fraction of the calls we handled, but basically the more interesting ones.

June 12, 2015 Hit and Run - Highland - A vehicle struck a fire hydrant in the Tamarack area of Highland. They caused major damage to the fire hydrant but didn’t stick around to tell anyone about it. (Us, meaning the police) Officer Thacker is conducting follow up on some leads.

Keys - Alpine/Highland - We had three citizens in Alpine and one in Highland that locked their keys in their vehicles over the past two days. In all cases, the vehicles were able to be unlocked and we had four happy citizens that didn’t have to pay for a locksmith.

A bunch of animal complaints, mostly dogs running at large, but had one animal bite.

Vehicle Burglary - Highland - A Highland resident wanted to report his wallet was taken out of his vehicle sometime in the past week. Sergeant Ventrano took the report and documented the incident. Sgt. Ventrano was contacted the following day by the victim and advised that he had located his wallet in his home.

A bunch of suspicious calls to go with the bunch of animal calls. (I think these are the two most frequent calls we receive, animal complaints and suspicious calls, vehicles, people..etc) Criminal Mischief - Highland - ANOTHER vinyl fence was damaged in the area of 6000 W. and 9600 N. The victim did see a juvenile jump into a gray truck with lights on top of the cab and take off. If anyone has any information on who might be doing this, please contact an officer with our department.

(There’s been numerous reports of this type of incident and thousands of dollars of damage caused over the last several months.)

DUI - Alpine - Sergeant Ventrano was dispatched on the report of a vehicle swerving and unable to maintain lane travel. The complainant advised the suspect had pulled over in the area of 400 E. and 100 S. Sgt. Ventrano made contact with the driver and was seeing signs of impairment. Field sobriety tests were administered and the driver did not do so well. The driv-

er was arrested and searched. Heroin was located on his person. A loaded syringe was also located inside the vehicle. The passenger, who slept through the whole incident, was found to be a parolee and under the influence. He and the driver later submitted to chemical testing and an initial urinalysis shows both testing positive for several types of drugs. The driver was booked into jail on DUI, possession of heroin and possession of paraphernalia. The passenger was booked into jail on possession by consumption and an AP&P hold will be placed on him per his parole officer.

Accident - Highland - Lt. Swenson, (Yes, the Lt. sometimes helps us out), took an accident at about 5300 W. and 11000 N. It involved 4 vehicles. (Chain reaction from the main vehicle running into the back of the first vehicle, that ran into the back of the second vehicle, that ran...well you get it.) Medical did respond to check out the individuals involved, but I don’t believe anyone was transported.

Agency Assist - Lehi - If you hadn’t heard yet, Lehi had a really bad accident last night where one person died and several were badly injured. Officers from Lone Peak Police assisted Lehi with traffic control and landing helicopters. Courtesy of Lone Peak Police Facebook page WWW.lonepeakpolice.com

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Autism Database in Use With Local Police Department notify him of the special circumstances so that

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THE UTE CONFERENCE HELPING VOLUNTEER COACHES TO SUCCEED

By Ben Rupper

Several youth football studies have shown that coaching is the most important factor in determining success at the youth football level. The coach is on the front lines, ensuring the safety of our youth and managing their day-to-day experience with the game. Westlake Thunder Youth Football understands how important coaches are and offer many opportunities for our coaches to be the best they can be and ensure that our youth enjoy the game.

Safety is the first concern with youth football. The Ute Conference provides an excellent clinic every June in partnership with USA Football, to ensure that coaches are trained on the latest in concussion safety, as well as other common concerns, like asthma and heat exhaustion. In addition to these mandatory clinics, each coach is required to pass an online certification and background check. Upon completion of these requirements, each coach receives a badge they are required to wear. These steps help ensure that coaches are aware of the safety issues and have demonstrated an ability to coach our youth, according to the latest safety standards.

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can help coach and be effective. As part of our focus on coaching, we have two Master Coaches who help organize coach trainings during the off-season. These trainings will focus on practice organization and running effective drills, as well as discussion and demonstration of offensive and defensive systems. In general, practice organization is key. Not wasting time and making sure you are running a fun and exciting practice will do more for the improvement of the youth than your specific offensive or defensive system. If you are interested in getting involved in these trainings, please contact us at westlakeuc.com and we will forward a training schedule.

This season the Ute Conference will also provide the opportunity for our coaches to get CPR certified and AED certified. These extra safety trainings will hopefully never become necessary; however, we will be prepared in the event that coaches need to use this training.

AnchorThe Ute Conference understands that youth football is for every youth who wants to enjoy the game of football. They do not just focus on talent. Every child that is committed will play and enjoy the game. 75% of all kids quit playing organized sports by the age of 13. This is a tragedy. Our coaches are committed to improving as coaches and focusing on allowing the kids to grow and develop in a fun and nurturing environment.

Coaches must build trust and loyalty with their kids and victories will follow. Westlake Thunder Youth Football promotes a One Team, One Family atmosphere. Our coaches are not perfect and do make mistakes; however, we have a system to review what happened last season, and work to improve for the season to come.

We invite all parents who would like to be involved, to join our coaching staff and become part of something great. Learn more about youth tackle football. Coaching, or serving our community youth in some other capacity is very rewarding. The Ute Conference organization and family will help you to be a success. For info, visit WESTLAKETHUNDERFOOTBALL.COM

Autism is a vital topic in Utah, as more and more children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger’s. According to recent studies, Utah has the second highest rate of autism diagnoses in the country.

The Unified Police Department in Salt Lake City is taking steps to make sure that they deal as fairly and well-informed about such individuals as possible. Those on autism spectrum think and act differently from their peers.

Many of them, under certain circumstances, can experience “meltdowns”, which cause them to act irrationally. To deal most appropriately with such situations, Utah is developing the Autism Safety Roster, which is an online system that will contain vital information about autistic children and adults.

When an officer responds to a situation involving an autistic person, the system will

he can take the proper precautions to ensure the safety of all involved. For example, many people with autism have sensory issues, which means that they can be extra sensitive to loud sounds, bright lights, and other intense sensory experiences. As such, it might be better for everyone involved not to go in with loud sirens and blaring lights when dealing with an autistic person.

The information is volunteered by the friends and loved ones of autistic people. Such people can go onto the department’s website and enter information they would like the department to keep on file.

Though this is only one police department in Utah, the program’s success might serve as a template for other police departments to give officers the tools they need to compassionately deal with this large portion of the population.

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New Lehi Charter School Holds Community Meetings

By Kara Finley

LEHI - A new public educational option will be available to elementary and junior high students this fall in the Lehi and Saratoga Springs area. Ascent Academies of Utah, a tuition-free public charter school, will be opening a new campus in Lehi. The campus building is under construction and will be completed this summer.

The charter school is holding community meetings for families interested in learning more about the educational model and how to apply. The meetings will be held at the Lehi Legacy Center (123 N. Center Street) at 6:30 PM on June 11, June 16, and July 7. All families are encouraged to attend to learn more about the school and its track record of success.

Wade Glathar, the Executive Director of Ascent, shared, “We are so excited with the positive community response to opening an Ascent campus in Lehi. Ascent has an amazing educational model that we are excited to extend to more families.”

The tuition-free charter school will utilize the Schoolwide Enrichment Model, which focuses on enrichment for all students through high levels of engagement and the use of interest-based learning opportunities.

The experiences are based on students’ interests, learning styles, and preferred modes of expression.

The school opens in August of 2015 with grades K through eight, but will add a ninth grade during the 2016-2017 year.

The school has no enrollment boundaries and welcomes families from Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, and surrounding areas to apply. Families can enroll online at www.AscentUtah.org.

Ascent Academies of Utah is a tuition-free public charter school with campuses located in Farmington, West Jordan, and Lehi. Ascent serves students in elementary and junior high and is enrolling now for fall 2015. Ascent Academies of Utah’s network of schools utilizes the Schoolwide Enrichment Model to build a strong educational foundation and to provide an enriching, individualized and varied educational experience to all students.

Press Contact: Wade Glathar, Executive Director Phone: (801) 687-5476 Email: wglathar@ascentutah.org

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First Week of Lehi High Summer Baseball

By Dean Memmott

In opening their first week of their summer baseball season, the Lehi Pioneers split two Varsity League games that both ended in the score of 1-0. Played at Timpanogos on June 3, the first game saw the Timberwolves defeat Lehi 1-0. Lehi rebounded from that loss by defeating the Payson Lions at home on June 4.

In the Timpanogos game, Lehi posted five hits, but had a total of seven men stranded on base. The first inning pretty much summed up the story of the Timberwolf game for Lehi.

On two outs, Tyler James singled into left, and teammate Broc Hansen joined him on base through an error at first. However, fellow Pioneer Kaden Higgins flew out into center field.

Other Pioneers to make hits in the game included Stock Birch, Cam Grace, and Jason

James. Birch punched two singles in that game, but that didn’t do any good because of the pitching of Timberwolf Blake Lasike.

Timberwolf Spencer Olson singled in T.C. Cornish in the fifth for the game’s only run.

Lehi Coach Jason Ingersoll said, “Our hitting and pitching were good, but we kept leaving men on base. We need to learn to score.”

The outcome of the Payson game was decided in the first inning. During that contest, pitcher Jason James held the Lions to two.

Also, during the bottom of the first, Jason James came home on two outs for the game’s only run, and he posted eight strikeouts in the contest. Birch registered two singles for Lehi in the game, and Ty James also slugged a single for the Pioneers.

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AF Cavemen Defeat Spanish Fork Dons 3-2 in 1st Day of UBA Summer Tourney

By Dean Memmott In a June 6 pool game for the Utah Baseball Academy’s annual preseason tournament, the American Fork Cavemen posted a 3-2 win on the Spanish Fork Dons’ home field.

The game was among the contests being played in the tournament’s 17-under age division.

Walked by pitcher Riley Daniels in the top of the first, Caveman Buster Hardman scored the game’s first run on a passed ball. American Fork stayed ahead 1-0 until the bottom of the second. After popping the Cavemen with

a double play, the Dons tied the game at one through a Bridger Baum sacrifice groundout scoring Logan Rudd. Spanish Fork then pulled ahead 2-1 with Brendon Bradford singling in Daniels.

In the top of the fifth, a Chandler Wood sacrifice fly scored Dillon Johnson. Hardman singled in Weston Flinders for the game’s winning run.

American Fork will finish tournament play later this week, and the Cavemen will begin UBA league play next week.

AF Cavemen Finish UBA Tourney With 2-2 Record

By Dean Memmott

The American Fork Cavemen’s 17-under age division team finished with a 2-2 record in the Utah Baseball Academy’s annual preseason tournament.

After having won 3-2 at Spanish Fork June 6, the Cavemen dropped two of their final three games of the tournament. American Fork got routed 7-4 in a June 8 game on the Riverton Silverwolves’ home diamond.

The Cavemen did bounce back to win 10-0 at home over the Pleasant Grove Vikings June 9.

However, June 10 saw the Wood Cross Wild Cats outlast American 7-4 in a nine-inning thriller played at American Fork.

Opening the June 8 road game at Riverton, American Fork’s Buster Hardman singled into left, and he soon led teammate Jace Ybarra home on an infield error to give American Fork a 2-0 lead. It vanished in the bottom of the first when Skylar Davis singled in a run to spark a four-run rally for the Silverwolves. Holding American Fork scoreless during the next four innings, the Silverwolves scored a run in the third, fourth, and fifth.

In the top of the sixth, Tua Ward doubled in Hardman and Hagan Holmstead to put American Fork within 7-4, but the Cavemen couldn’t get any closer to Riverton.

In the Pleasant Grove game, pitcher Holmstead held the Vikings to four hits during the six-inning contest. With the Cavemen grabbing a 4-0 lead in the first inning, American Fork picked up a fifth run in the third, and the Cavemen scored three runs in the fifth. Aided by Dylan Johnston’s one-run single, Weston Flinders batted in Trell Morse to end the game in the bottom of the sixth.

In the Woods Cross game, Wildcat Jordan Lewis doubled at the start of the first inning, and he scored on a Brandon Wagstaff single. The Wildcats’ 1-0 lasted until the bottom of the fourth. That inning, Holmstead tripled into left, and Morse singled him in, and Colt Scharrer batted in a go-ahead run. American Fork picked up another two runs in the fifth. However, the Wildcats tied the game at four on a three-run rally in the seventh, forcing the game to go another two innings. Wood Cross carried out a five-run rally in the top of the ninth. In the bottom of it, American Fork scored two runs on a Scharrer sacrifice fly and a Cody Lindeman triple. But Wildcats shut down the Cavemen’s comeback.

American Fork Versus Orem in Varsity League Baseball Action

By Dean Memmott In a Varsity League thriller played at American Fork June 5, the American Fork Cavemen held a strong Orem Tiger comeback long enough to win 9-8.

With pitcher Cody Lindeman holding Orem scoreless in the top of the first, the Cavemen got on the scoreboard first through Spencer Shelton tripling in Tua Ward in the bottom of the inning.

American Fork’s 1-0 lead didn’t make it through the second inning. In the top of it, Jim Kimmell doubled in Tyson Agla on one out and then came home on a Tyler Bradner single.

Loading the bases on no outs in the third

inning, Orem picked up a run on a Kimmell walk. Lindeman held Orem scoreless after that run until the seventh.

Meanwhile, in the bottom of the fourth, Shelton doubled in Ward to start off a threerun rally that gave the Cavemen a 4-3 lead.

Fifth-inning triples from Chandler Wood and Dillson Johnston motivated the Cavemen to improve their lead at 9-3 during the fifth and sixth innings.

In the top of the seventh, Brooks Ringer hit a two-run triple to spark a five-run rally for Orem. American Fork shut down the Tigers before they could tie the game at nine.

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Jamal Willis Former BYU/NFL 49er and Staff, brings a fun, instructional Football camp for youth ages 5-­‐13. Learn basic skills and fundamentals of the game of football, without the contact. This is a fun filled camp that will provide a platform for kids to stay active in the summer. The Camp will take place in Eagle Mountain the Ranches. Prizes and awards will be given to campers. Cost is $30 per month, on Wednesdays for 1 hour. You can sign up for one, or both sessions, discounts for siblings. Camp will fill fast so contact us now!

801-­‐427-­‐3055 or wemakeplays@yahoo.com

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REGISTRATION FORM

$10 discount if you sign up siblings Camp(s) Attending: June $30 ______ July $30 _______Both $50 _______ Player’s Name__________________________________________________Age____________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ Phone #________________________________Email__________________________________ Emergency Contact Name & Phone #______________________________________________ Make your check payable to PLAYMAKERZ FOOTBALL & mail with the above completed registration form to: 4457 SILVER RANCH, EAGLE MOUNTAIN UT 84005

165 East 100 North Cedar Valley, Ut 84013

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Registration is open for 2015-2016 school year Please contact Susie Smith (801) 691-6307 FITNESS at In Motion Dance Studio. 3535 East Ranches Parkway ZUMBA,YOGA Evenings.

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Three Willows Counseling & Equine Experience Where horses and professional staff work together to help you through the hard things. Individuals, couples, families. Sliding NA HULA KULA O’NOELANI fee scale.

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

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Private violin lessons

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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Dental Cleaning Patients Needed To help build her career and strengthen her skills, Hartley Lojik, a 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 doctor will then tell you if you need any work done and will give you a full treatment plan that GUITAR LESSONS you may take to your regular dentist or we can refer you to a dentist.

All ages, all levels, all styles.

Learn songs, chords, strumming, The first appointment will be $25.00 for adults and teens. Follow up picking, notation, theory, song appointment are $15.00. Appointments for Children 13 and younger, are just $15.00. (this covers the cost of supplies.) This will take writing and two appointments to be completed. Sealants will be $5.00 per tooth, MUCH more! Located in up to $20.00, then no charge. A copy of your x-rays to take to your Meadow Ranches dentist can be provided in hard copy or they can be transmitted dig(by the new middle school) itally for free. Call or Text (801) 747-9071. Fortis Dental Hygienist First lesson is FREE! School is located at 3949 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Call Gill Taylor (801) 358-7148 PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS! Perfect for any age. Beginner to Advanced. 25 years playing experience, teaching for 14. Have fun learning- theory, technique and duet/quartets.

First lesson free.

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Spring/Summer tennis lessons in Eagle Mountain Ages 6-96! For more information or to Sign up go to the link below, or call Brigitte Reall at 801-616-1366.

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