Saturday,January 26, 2002

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Olympic Torch to come throughSaratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain

To build or reimburse?

By Rebecca Naylor

Seeking to improve commu-nication between the public andthe city council, newly electedEagle Mountain Mayor KelvinBailey formed the DistrictEvaluation and RecommendationCommittee. The committee's pur-pose is to prepare recommenda-tions for the establishing ofCommunication Districts.

The purpose of suchCommunication Districts wouldbe to facilitate more effective bi-directional communicationbetween the city council and theresidents. Mayor Bailey wants thecouncil to be "more in-tuned withthe feeling and concerns of thepeople." The intention of thesedistricts will be to help the citizensfeel that they are more a part of thedecision making process in EagleMountain. Another purpose ofsuch districts would be to holdcity council members accountableif proper communication is notoccurring.

The District Evaluation andRecommendation Committee,consisting of David Lifferth, CarlMinks, Darrin Brandt and Mark

Madsen, present-ed its findings tothe city council'sJanuary 15 meet-ing. They recom-mended that twogeographical dis-tricts be formedin EagleMountain -- the"North ServiceDistrict" (TheRanches) and the"South ServiceDistrict" (CityCenter). They then want to assignone city council member to repre-sent the needs and interests ofeach district.

The goal of theCommunication Districts is toreflect true representation of allgeographic areas of the city on thecity council. For example, if noone from City Center gets electedto the city council, the residents ofCity Center may feel like their"voice" will not be heard. IfCommunication Districts are setin place, those residents of CityCenter can "voice" their concernsto the South Service District rep-resentative. That representative

can then take their concerns to thecity council. Thus, all residents ofevery geographic area of EagleMountain can feel as though theycontribute to the decision-makingprocess of their local government.

The District Evaluation andRecommendation Committee sug-gested that these CommunicationDistricts be established initiallywith an "appointed" representa-tive, with the intention that a citycouncil representative will later be"elected" from each of these dis-tricts in the elections that will beheld in 2003. The Committeewants elected representatives fromall specific geographic districts.

Councilman Greg Kehl

expressed con-cern over theneed for suchDistricts. "Weare already indistricts," hestated, "but it'sdistricts by'responsibility'and not by 'geo-graphics.' Theway that it's setup now is if yousimply look atthe tasks of what

each person's responsibilities areyou know that if there's a problemwith Public Works, you call me. Ifthere's a problem with thePlanning Commission, you callBrigham Morgan."

"I think it's a great idea for usto be geographically districtedwhen we're around 20,000 peo-ple," Kehl continued, "but whenwe've got approximately 1,600residents and you're trying to takeand divide them up into littledinky groups, I can see conflictsstarting. What happens if you'vegot a very aggressive councilmember and you've got one that'sa lame duck? Basically the south

might be getting everything thatthey need taken care of and theguys up at the north are standingaround saying, 'We want this guyas our representative because he'sdoing everything.'"

Kehl also expressed concernthat people may overlook the factthat these are communication dis-tricts and automatically think it'stheir elected district.

Mayor Bailey responded thathe had much feedback on thisissue during the campaigns andwanted to address it. He stated,"That's why we assigned a com-mittee to look at it. I wanted thecouncil to discuss it and look atthe pros and cons of what we cando to facilitate better communica-tion, via districting, via othermeans of communication, whatev-er it takes, to make sure that we'remore effective and the public atlarge feels that we're being moreeffective."

The city council discussed thepros and cons, and touched uponthe legalities of suchCommunication Districts. Theywill make their decision as towhether or not to adopt them at afuture date.

The entire Lake Mountainregion is invited to take part in atruly historic moment - the run-ning of the Olympic torch.

Residents will also see some-thing that has never happenedbefore. The torch will be carriedby a Pony Express rider fromPony Express Park to Camp Floydin Fairfield (southwest of EagleMountain). Everyone is encour-aged to meet at the Pony ExpressPark at 8am. The torch shouldarrive shortly after 8:30 am. Theschedule is approximate - so resi-dents should give themselvessome time to catch the action.

The torch is expected to be car-ried from Lehi to the park viatruck. Residents who wish tocatch the torch alongside SR-73should be in place by 8am.

The mayors of both SaratogaSprings and Eagle Mountainencourage everyone to bring theirAmerican flags, patriotic signs,and anything else that will givethe world something to look at.

As the torch arrives at the park,Eagle Mountain Mayor, KelvinBailey will also give the PonyExpress rider a letter to deliver toCamp Floyd.

Park attendees will also get totake part in some stories from the

Pony Express Association, enjoysome hot chocolate, and othertreats, and take part in severalother activities planned for theFriday morning celebration.

Eagle Mountain’s PonyExpress Park lays claim to theonly site in the country where anannual celebration, Pony ExpressDays, honors the Pony ExpressRiders.

The Pony Express mail serviceoperated from April, 1860 toOctober 1861, and delivered mail

to sites between Saint Joseph,Missouri, and Sacramento,California.

For the latest information onFriday’s activities, please visitwww.emutah.com.

Anyone with a digital camera isencouraged to email your picturesto webmaster@emutah.com sothey can be posted online for stateand national media and inclusionin the next Lake MountainInteractive.

Saratoga Springsweighs its options for alibraryBy Shauna K. Brown

Saratoga Springs has no plansfor a library at this time, but con-cerned residents want to be sureit's on the agenda.

"Saratoga Springs is one ofthe few small cities in the area thatdoes not have its own library anddoes not offer a library reimburse-

ment program," said Jaclyn Day, aresident of the Loch Lomonddevelopment in Saratoga Springs.Day put together a proposal forthe City Council based on the pro-grams in Cedar Hills, Vineyard,and Alpine.

Alyson Alger, the CityRecorder, has been doing someresearch on her own. Alger wantsthe Council to explore all itsoptions before deciding for oragainst a reimbursement program.She will present the data she hasgathered at the City Council meet-ing Tuesday.

According to Alger, Salt LakeCounty charges $40 per year fornon-residents to "buy into" its sys-tem. Lehi charges $25 per yearand the Provo/Orem systemcharges $50 per year. Anotheroption would be for the city tosave the money they would spendon reimbursements to put towardstarting its own library sometimein the near future.

Day is opposed to this plan ofaction. "For me, I'd rather have thereimbursement now," she stated."It's closer for me to go to the LehiLibrary, and you can get any bookyou want through the libraryexchange. Salt Lake Countywouldn't interest me much, butOrem/Provo is an excellent sys-tem-and it's much closer. I guess Iwould like to see Utah County getits act together and establish a

Please see Library on page 2

Eagle Mountain City Council seeks toimprove communication

Eagle Mountain’s Mayor and City Council are seeking improve-ments in communicating with citizens.

Lake Mountain Interactive - Saturday, January 26, 2002 - Page 2

By Michelle DeKorver

Tuesday, January 8- 12:18 am,29 year-old woman took toomuch medicine. -afternoon, traffic accident. Apickup truck pulling a trailerrolled. The accident was outsideof Eagle Mountain City limits.Saratoga Springs’ first responseunit and Lehi Ambulance wascalled. While medical personnelwere en route, a second accidentoccurred. The victims from therollover signed release formswith Lehi Ambulance. A five-year-old girl in the second acci-dent was transported by EMFD'sambulance with a head injury.

Thursday, January 10- evening,An Eagle Mountain firefighterwas returning home when hepassed a couple of Utah CountySheriffs in a high-speed chase. Hecalled the crews at the station andwarned them to be prepared foran accident. A 24-year-old mantrying to outrun the policecrashed into the city office build-ing and was tackled by firefigth-ers, Craig Erickson and JohnBenson when he took off on foot.The suspect was checked out bymedical personnel at the station,

but had sustained no injuries.

Saturday, January 12 -64-year-old man was injured when he wasworking in a stairwell and his sonfell on him causing his left leg totwist abnormally.

Monday, January 14- COdetector signaling at a residence.The unit needed new batteries.

Tuesday, January 15- 30-year-old woman with chest pain.Crews checked her out and shesigned a release form, planning togo to the hospital by a privatevehicle.

Saturday, January 19- 54-year-old man rolled his four-wheeler atFive-Mile-Pass. He had pain inhis left hip and in his upper torso.He was experiencing difficultybreathing and was convulsing.Air-med was called to transporthim to Timpanogos Hospital witha possible punctured lung.

Sunday, January 13 - 26-year-old woman with an altered mentalstatus. She was taken to the hos-pital by ambulance with severallacerations.

Police Beat Fire/MedicalBy Alicia Hill

Eagle Mountain Jan 10th- Traffic stop. As policepulled over a vehicle on theRanches Parkway for speeding, awarrant was discovered. The sus-pect, a non-resident in town sell-ing vacuums, sped off as the offi-cer pursued him through the citycenter. The chase ended when theman ran his car into the citybuilding, causing minor damage.The unlucky salesman was arrest-ed on felony charges, includingevading, reckless driving, speed-ing and driving with no insur-ance.

Jan 15th - Traffic accident. Anaccident in The Ranches wascaused by the snow. A womanslid in the snow and hit a lightpost. Luckily, because of her slowdriving, there was only minordamage sustained to her vehicle.

Saratoga Springs

Jan 4th- Reckless driver. On aroutine traffic stop, police werenotified of four outstanding war-rants held by the driver, includingnumerous traffic violations. Thecriminal was arrested and bookedfor possession of prescriptiondrugs with no prescription, afelony count.

Jan 7th- Attempted burglary. Athief attempted to steal a jettedtub from a construction site.Construction theft is a continualproblem for police and they'd liketo remind people to keep an eyeon their neighborhood and reportany suspicious activity.

Jan 7th- Breaking and entering.Six juveniles were arrested whilebreaking into the developmentswimming pool. The teens werealso charges with illegal con-sumption of alcohol.

Jan 9th- Burglary. A new homewas burglarized on New Year'sEve. Numerous tools were stolen.The occupants hadn't changedtheir garage keypad code andapparently the thief gained accessthrough the garage. No forcedentry was noted. Police want toremind everyone that has a key-pad on their garage to change thecode immediately after movingin.

Jan 12th- Domestic dispute. Ahusband and wife were arrestedand booked as a dispute turnedviolent with mutual combat. Anadditional charge was givenbecause a child was present.

Call dispatch at 343-4100 toreport a crime or suspicious cir-cumstances. For all life-threat-ening emergencies call 911.

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LibraryContinued from page 1county-wide system of its own."

Council members are notdecided on the issue, but they areopen to exploring differentoptions. "I'd like to see the moneygoing toward the Book Mobile ora reimbursement program to gotoward something of our own,"Councilwoman Lynette Hubbardremarked. "Even if we don't havea location right now, I'd like to seethe investment there."

This opinion seems to be theconsensus among council mem-bers and city staff. "We're soyoung, that rather than a reim-bursement, I'd like to see us builda library," Councilwoman MarshaPaskett added. "We could put themoney away and look at getting abuilding and books together downthe road. I'd rather keep ourmoney here and begin somethingthan put the money into Lehi."

On the other hand, the coun-cil is also interested in keeping itscitizens happy. "We'll do what thecitizens want," Paskett added. "Ifthey want immediate reimburse-ment, that's what we'll look at." Ifthey do go the reimbursementroute, Paskett wants to look at allthe different options, whether it isbest to go with the Salt LakeCounty or Provo/Orem systems."I want our residents to get theirmoney's worth."

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Eagle Mountain Mayorassembles personal staff

International Children's Choir start-ing in Eagle Mountain

By Hillary Hall

It's hard to believe theOlympic Games are only a fewweeks away, and even harder toimagine the traffic nightmares thatexperts are forecasting. Yet yearsof hard work have gone into thedevelopment of traffic systems toalleviate much of the traffic con-gestion of the games.

The slogan, "Know beforeyou go" has been implemented toencourage visitors and residents tohave a plan and be aware ofroutes, restrictions and road con-ditions before they hit the roadsduring the Olympics. Here are afew details to keep in mind as youtravel:

511 info lineUtahcommuterlink.com has set upa 511 information line for com-muters to access the latest updatesand current road conditions. Ifcalling from out of state, call 1-866-511-Utah.

Temporary Street ClosuresKSL reports that 400 West by theDelta Center will be closed fromnow until the end of the games.Also, a one-lane perimeter will beestablished in all directionsaround the Little America, the res-idence for the InternationalOlympic Committee during thegames. Lane restrictions will alsoclog up the area around the SaltPalace. Basically, be aware thatorange cones and barricades are

commonplace in downtown SaltLake. Yet, according to the KSLwebsite, "While things seem badnow, there are plenty of storiesfrom visitors to previous Games inSydney or Los Angeles that trafficis actually better during theOlympics than other times."

Park and RidesYou may have already noticednew signs signaling Park andRides. UTA will provide 11 Parkand Ride Locations along theWasatch Front to help visitors andresidents get to downtown andOlympic venues. You can justpark and ride a shuttle into the cityor an event. Everyone is encour-aged to use the Park and Rides andshuttles because parking in down-town will be at a minimum.Shuttles will depart from each ofthe Park and Ride lots and the des-tinations/venues every 15 min-utes.

Tips for avoiding/bypassing thegames(Olympics.commuterlink.com)1. Avoid travel on I-80 (betweenSalt Lake City and Park City)eastbound in the morning andwestbound in the afternoon. 2. Plan on leaving downtown SaltLake City no later than 2:00 to3:00 p.m., unless you will beattending evening Olympicevents. 3. Avoid traveling near the ECenter from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 4. Ask your employer to alter your

work schedule to avoid peak trav-el periods. 5. Use public transit, combine youtrips and carpool whenever possi-ble.

Getting to Venues:(Olympics.commuterlink.com)1. Use public transit when avail-able. For downtown Salt LakeCity venues, most people shoulduse Park and Ride system ratherthan Trax. 2. Take Mountain Venue Express.The service is 24-hour advancereservation only and costs $20.For more information and reserva-tions, call 866-566-4428. 3. If you drive, please carpool andfollow the routes outlined atwww.olympics.commuterlink.com.4. Please remember to leave mostof you belongings behind.Because of stringent security,many items will not be allowed inthe venues. You may bring a smallbag, 10x12x6 inches. At outdoorvenues, you may also bring ablanket.

You can get a complimentary2002 Olympic TransportationGuide at any Smith's Food Store,which includes maps and impor-tant information to help you navi-gate the roads during the games.Know before you go and you willhave fewer headaches and morefun during this once-in-a-lifetimeexperience for Utah.

By Rebecca Naylor

Newly elected EagleMountain Mayor Kelvin Bailey iscommitted to improving theimage of the town. In order toaccomplish this goal, he hasassembled a personal staff whosemain purpose is to create a newpositive image for the town ofEagle Mountain.

Vincent Liddiard is themayor's Chief of Staff and PressSecretary. Although he will haveno authority to act in official cityproceedings, he will represent themayor's intentions at "non-citycouncil" meetings when themayor cannot attend. He canspeak for the mayor, thus maxi-mizing the mayor's effectivenessin dealing with city organizations,potential investors, business own-ers, and developers. Liddiard willrun the staff and speak to the pressconcerning the city's public inter-ests.

The Secretary of PublicRelations is Carl Minks. His job isto make sure the city maintains apositive image. He explains, "We

want to create a new image forEagle Mountain-one that is posi-tive, bright, and forward looking.We want to create an atmospherefor more business. We want tobring up the property value of ourhomes. We want to better the qual-ity of life for all of us. We will doeverything we can to present ourcity in a positive light."

David Lifferth is theSecretary of Information andPresentations. It is his responsibil-ity to research, packet and relayinformation to the mayor. He willprepare presentations on behalf ofthe mayor to outside interestedparties looking to invest here andto the public to explain currentissues. He will "brief" the mayoron all variant issues to ensure thatthe mayor is well prepared for allmeetings.

These men on the mayor'spersonal staff are all unpaid vol-unteers. They will be assisting themayor in whatever he needs to getdone and working towards theirgoal of putting forth a positiveimage for the town of EagleMountain.

By Jana Cox

The International Children'sChoir, sponsored by the EagleMountain Community Arts, iscurrently registering children ages4-16 for an exciting cultural expe-rience.

Classes, which will be heldonce a week, start the first week inFebruary. Children from EagleMountain, Saratoga Springs, andother surrounding areas are invit-ed to enroll.

Instructors Gina Wayt, KatieAllen and Mischa Parco have sev-eral years of professional and per-sonal experience to offer.

Children will gain an appreci-ation for the music, dance, lan-guages and instruments of variousethnic groups.

The cost is $21 per month,with an additional $25 annualupfront fee for expenses. Eachchild will also be responsible forthe cost of his or her own cos-tume.

All costumes will representdifferent countries of the worldand children can choose whichcountry they want to portray on afirst come-first served basis.

If you would like to enrollyou child in the InternationalChildren's Choir, please contactGina Wayt at 789-3573.

This will be a wonderfulopportunity for children to attainvaluable experiences in culture,music, performance, choreogra-phy, theatre, social interaction,and self-confidence.

Olympic Officials ask residents to "Know before you go"

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By Shauna K. Brown

It's here. The Olympic spirithas seemingly overtaken the stateof Utah, and for some, it is theopportunity of a lifetime. For oth-ers, the Olympic experience hasleft something to be desired.

"I love the Olympics!" pro-claimed Heather Sandberg, anEagle Mountain resident. "Can Isay that any louder? I am intoOlympic stuff and Olympic pincollecting. I am also a volunteerfor the games. I plan on being apart of the 2002 Games right herein SLC! I don't see how peoplecan't get caught up in the Olympicspirit!"

Sandberg is volunteering inEvent Services at Soldier Hollowand she claims to have the bestseat in the house. "I can't wait forthe games to begin!" Sandbergexclaimed.

Why do people volunteer? Tobe a part of the experience. "I havealways loved to watch theOlympics on TV, and I thought itwould be so awesome to be a partof it and meet people from allacross the world," Sandberg stat-ed.

"I signed up because I wantedto be part of the 'once in a lifetimeopportunity,'" said Jeff Love,another Eagle Mountain resident."I thought it would be fun to say tomy kids and grandkids that Ihelped with the Salt LakeOlympics. Not many people cansay that they have helped with theOlympics."

Eric Taylor is surprised thatmore people are not participatingas well. "I think it is pretty cool.

Getting some free winter clothingout of it as well is neat."

Unfortunately, not everyone'sexperience has been so rosy. "Mywife was getting ready to be a vol-unteer, but has never heard backfrom SLOC," stated BryanFreeman, a former EagleMountain resident. "It's amazinghow many volunteers may have

slipped through the cracks."Greg Pearson, a small busi-

ness owner in South Jordan, hadsimilar sentiments. "It was just toomuch time. I couldn't take thatmuch time away from work andmy family. As the games got clos-er and my stress level rose, I real-ized it just wasn't worth it."

Other volunteers have had todeal with a change in venue,change in assignment, unwantedassignments, and fewer perks. "Isigned up to become a volunteerabout two years ago," Love said.After three training sessions forthe Ceremonies crew, Love foundout his time commitment wasinsufficient, and he was put backin the general volunteer pool.

"I was pretty disappointedbecause I had been to all of the

training and had my hopes up,"Love said. He is now part of a newgroup of volunteers that will stuffpackets that will be on the chairsduring the opening and closingceremonies. The time commit-ment is shorter, but there are alsofewer perks-he is no longer anofficial member of "Team 2002."

"Many of the people that areon my team are pretty disappoint-ed that they won't be getting all ofthe perks that everyone else will,but I'm just happy to be a part ofthe team," Love said.

Love received a jacket, pants,Olympic guide, pin, and a gift. Healso received a ticket to theOlympic Ceremonies rehearsaland to a concert in the OlympicMedals Plaza. "Many of the peo-ple on my team didn't get thesetickets, so I am pretty lucky,"Love concluded.

Heather Sandberg agreed,"For volunteering, you receivetons of benefits." The biggest ben-efit, in Sandberg's opinion, is theuniform. It is said to be valued atover $1,000. The uniform includeseverything you need to volunteer,except boots. It includes a Markercoat, a vest, turtleneck, pants,headband, hat, gloves, glove lin-ers, crosspack, and many othergoodies.

Also, Olympic volunteersreceive a ticket to the OlympicMedals Plaza for the presentationof the medals, a concert and fire-works afterwards. In addition,volunteers receive a ticket to theOpening Ceremonies dressrehearsal. "In other words...youare rewarded to be a volunteer,"Sandberg said.

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Grandmother to carry the torch

Eagle Mountain Community Arts seeks volunteers

By Garrett Winn

Elia Ware of Provo is waitingto hear when and where she willbe one of the 11,500 people select-ed to carry the torch for theOlympics.

According to the publishedschedule, she should carry thetorch sometime on February 5th or6th.

Ware, the grandmother ofSaratoga Springs resident DennisBrown, is originally from Mexicobut has lived in Utah for the past16 years. She teaches second andthird grade at Windsor Elementaryin Orem.

Although she is almost 70,Ware says, "I feel 30 in my heart."

Ware was nominated by herson, Joseph, without her knowl-edge. She says that she wouldnever have asked for this becauseshe is "a very shy person."

However, since she found outthat she was selected from among210,000 applicants, she has grownaccustomed to the idea. She is car-rying the torch to "share the privi-lege with my family and with mychildren at school."

Ware believes that her sonnominated her because of her longbattle with rheumatoid arthritis.She has been battling the diseasesince 1987 and almost died oncebecause of complications.

Since she is a widow, she saysthat she "had to get up at 5 a.m. to

get ready to go to work, regardlessof how sick I felt."

She also received the UtahTeacher of the Year honor in 1998.She retired at the end of that year,but returned again last year to "herchildren," as she calls them.

Ware wants to stay as inde-pendent as possible. As a result,she wants to walk for part of the0.2 miles that she is scheduled tocarry the torch. She says that shewill "start in a wheelchair, but Iwant to do part of it walking. I canonly walk about one blockthough."

For Ware, this is "an honor"that she wants to share with allwho know her.

By Jana Cox

It's a new year, and the EagleMountain Community Arts isplanning several upcoming activi-ties. In order to ensure the qualityof future arts programs in EagleMountain, we need more commu-nity involvement to plan and carryout each event.

We are currently filling posi-tions on various committees,including performing arts, music,arts and crafts, arts education,food, youth activities, holidayevents (such as Harvest Fest, WildWest Fest, etc.) and executiveboard.

To find out more information

or to join a committee, please con-tact one of the following boardmembers: Arlene Erickson (789-3593 or ericksonar@emcity.net),Jana Cox (789-5929 or coxfami-ly@emev.net), or Karen Nielson(789-3088 orkarennielson@sisna.com).

If you would like to see the

arts thrive and would like to havedirect involvement in what pro-grams are offered, please beproactive in helping the arts suc-ceed in Eagle Mountain by offer-ing your time and talents. Withyour help, we can provide uplift-ing, quality arts activities for thecommunity.

Lehi teacher rejects BrighamYoung as historical figure

By Darvell Hunt

History buff Carl Minks andhis son Ryker were recently con-fused and outraged when Ryker'sfifth grade teacher rejected hisresearch paper portrayingBrigham Young as an Americanhistorical figure.

The Snow Springs fifth-gradeteacher had assigned members ofher class to write an essay onAmerican heroes, giving theexamples of Thomas Jefferson,George Washington, and AlbertEinstein.

But apparently the list did notinclude Brigham Young. He was areligious leader, not an Americanhistorical figure, said Ryker'steacher. She pushed his completedpaper aside and said that theyweren't allowed to do things likethat in public school. He had topick someone else.

Carl Minks, Ryker's father,was not amused. Minks grew upin Missouri, where his school-teachers taught about BrighamYoung as a colonizer of the West.Regardless of his religion, saidMinks, Brigham Young greatlyaffected the history of theAmerican West, even sometimesbeing attributed to single-handed-ly starting the colonization of theWest.

"I don't know why we have torun from our heritage," statedMinks. He indicated most of themajor population centers acrossthe American West were once col-onized under Brigham Young.Minks also shared the Young waspivotal in the establishment of thePony Express, telegraph, andTrans-Continental Railroad.There hadn't even been any reli-gious references in his son'sschool research paper, which con-centrated solely on him as a his-torical character and American

hero.Minks stated he had learned

about Missouri historical figuresin school growing up, like UlyssesS. Grant and Dwight D.Eisenhower. He figured that hisson was doing the same thing bylearning about Brigham Young."But we can't highlight actualcontributions (of Brigham Young)to history," Minks stated, "orwe're accused of cramming reli-gion down people's throats."

Minks feels it's important toappreciate the historical aspects offounders of the state. He doesn'tfeel that his son was allowed to dothat.

Instead, Ryker chose to writeanother paper about the inventorof the light bulb, Thomas Edison.But that won't stop him from per-sonally regarding Brigham Youngas an American hero.

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How safe are our children? By Alicia Hill

The area in which we live hasmany times been referred to as"Pleasantville" or "Happy Valley."Statistics say other wise. In fact,domestic abuse is higher here thananywhere else in the state and issteadily rising in numbers. Wehave our share of theft and othercrime and we not lacking for themost feared crimes out there: sexcrimes.

Should we fear the stranger?When children were asked in astudy to describe what a strangeris, they replied a man with abeard, wearing a hat, glasses and atrench coat, and many other simi-lar answers. Children often fail tounderstand a stranger can be anice man or woman-anyone theydon't know. Teach your childrenwhat a stranger is and to never goanywhere or take anything fromthem. But more importantly, teachthem to be cautious with every-one.

Utah County Sheriff'sDepartment is looking for a manfor suspicious circumstances rightnow. An older, heavy set, whiteman with a goatee, driving a smallred pickup truck in late October,approached many teenage girlsencouraging them to get in withhim. Luckily all of the girls weresmart enough to get away fromhim and report it. He was seen inareas in The Ranches approachinggirls. If you have any informationor know anyone that meets the

description, please call one of thenumbers listed below.

Lt. Jerry Monson, a detectivewith the Utah County Task Force,estimates that 95 percent of all sexcrimes are committed by friends,family members, and acquain-tances. The Task Force is a sexcrime unit, which was establishedby the Sheriff's Department, com-mitted to do a more thorough andstreamlined approach. They workhand in hand with the DCFS(Division of Child and FamilyServices) to be able to not onlyapprehend abusers, but to alsoprovide support to the victims.Offering specialized training inmany related areas, they ensurelaw enforcement officers will bewell-trained, with successfulresults. Started this last August, itis a brand new program. Now thatit is up and running, it seems tohave been initiated quickly.

The growth of EagleMountain and Saratoga Springshas made a significant impact onthe Task Force; the amount of sexcrimes here is consistent with therest of Utah County. Monsonstates the rate of conviction forsex offenders is extremely high,and with this new force specializ-ing in sex crimes, the capture andconviction rate can only increase.

Sex crimes are everywhere;there could be a sex offender inany or every neighborhood outhere. How do you protect yourself

Please see Safety on page 9

Lake Mountain Interactive - Saturday, January 26, 2002 - Page 7

By Hillary Hall

A big thank you goes out tothose who have contributedrecipes to the emutah.com recipeexchange. The recipe exchange isstill in its infancy, so keep therecipes coming.

This week, five recipes fromlocal residents are spotlighted. Tryout these dishes submitted by yourneighbors and they may becomefavorites in your own home. Anddon't forget to add your ownrecipes to the website soon!

Alfredo Saucesubmitted by Amorette

8 oz. cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (not mar-garine)1/2 cup milk3/4 cup parmesan cheese

In a saucepan, on medium heat,combine all the ingredients, stir-ring constantly, until it is smoothand creamy. Serve over youfavorite pasta or use as a dip forbreadsticks. It tastes just like theOlive Garden's! Makes about fourgenerous servings.

Cookie Saladsubmitted by Leslie Jones

2 cups buttermilk2 small packages vanilla instantpudding mix1 can mandarin oranges1 can pineapple (crushed, tidbits)1 regular tub Cool Whip (8 oz)1 package fudge-striped cookies

Mix the first four ingredients.Fold in the whipped cream. Just

before serving, break up the cook-ies, reserving a few for garnish. Ifyou add the cookies earlier, theywill get soggy, but it will still tastegreat!

Chicken and Dumplingssubmitted by Goody

Chicken:2 1/2 to 3 1/2 lb. cut up chicken2 cups hot water1/2 cup onion, chopped1/2 cup celery, chopped4 medium carrots, chopped2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/4 cup cornstarch1/2 cup water

Dumplings:1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purposeflour1 tbsp dried parsley flakes2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt2/3 cup milk1 beaten egg2 tbsp cooking oil

Chicken:In a 3-quart casserole dish,

place the chicken, water, onion,celery, carrots, salt, and pepper.Cover and microwave on high for15 minutes.

In a small bowl, stir togetherthe cornstarch and water. Stir intothe chicken mixture, blendingwell. Cover and microwave onmedium-high for 10 to 20 min-utes, until chicken is tender.

Spoon dumplings (to follow)around the edge of the dish.Microwave at medium-high, cov-ered, until dumplings are puffedand not doughy.

Dumplings:In mixing bowl, stir together theflour, parsley, baking powder, andsalt. Add milk, egg, and oil. Stirwith a fork only until flour ismoistened. Makes approximatelysix servings.

Macaroni andCheeseSubmitted by Aimee Dennon

2 cups dry elbow macaroni (orshells)2 cups or more (more is better)shredded cheddar - both white andorange makes an attractive dish2 eggs2 tsp salt or to tastepepper to taste1/2 tsp dried minced onion (or afew shakes of onion powder)3 cups milk

Preheat the oven to 300degrees. Boil the macaroni forfive minutes only. In a greased orsprayed casserole dish, layer mac-aroni and cheese, ending with a

layer of cheese. In a mixing bowl, whisk

together the eggs and seasonings,and then whisk in the milk. Pourover the layers of macaroni andcheese. Cover the dish with foiland bake about an hour or longeruntil bubbly and mostly set in cen-ter. Remove the cover and bake 10minutes longer. Allow to standfive to ten minutes before serving.Serves four to six.

Cabbage Patch CasseroleSubmitted by Goody

1 medium head of cabbage1 tbsp water1/2 tsp salt4 cooked strips of bacon, crum-

bled1 can condensed cheddar cheese

soup1/2 cup milk1 (3 oz) can of french-fried onions

Chop cabbage into small pieces.Place in a 2-quart casserole dishalong with the water and salt.Microwave on high for 10-12minutes, rearranging the cabbageafter 5 minutes. Drain off the liq-uid. Mix together the crumbledbacon, cheddar soup, and themilk. Mix until well blended andpour over the cooked cabbage.Mix thoroughly. Cover andmicrowave on high for five to sixminutes. Stir. Sprinkle the french-fried onions over the top. Leaveuncovered and microwave one ortwo more minutes, until lightlybubbling around the edges. Itmakes approximately six servings.

Recipes from great Lake Mountain area chefs: YOU! Just Ask MeBy Alicia HillQ: Where does the name "Utah"come from?

A: The Indians, as you couldprobably guess, named Utah. Ourhigh elevation is what attributedthe name that means "upper" or"high up."

Many of the cities in Utahalso have names of relevance. SaltLake City was named for theGreat Salt Lake. Many others,including Lehi, Nephi, andBrigham City were named by theMormon Pioneers and werenamed after Book of Mormon andLatter-day Saint prophets.

This question has made medecide to do something a little dif-ferent and include a Utah Triviaquiz to see how much you reallyknow about the state you're livingin. The answers will be in theback. Good luck! 1. How many millions of peoplereside in Utah?2. Name the five National Parksin Utah. 3. On what date did Utah join theUnion and officially become astate? 4. What is the Utah state flower? 5. What is the Utah state song? 6. What is the depth of the deepestpoint in the Great Salt Lake? 7. What is the Utah state animal? 8. What percentage of Utah isowned by the FederalGovernment? 9. What is the Utah state bird andwhy? 10. Name the lake that used tocover all of Utah. 11. What date did the CentralPacific and Union PacificRailroads meet? 12. What is our state nicknameand motto?

Please see Answers on page 9

Congratulationsto this week’s award

winning recipe: Chickenand Dumplings submittedby “Goody!” Goody will

receive a $10 gift certificateto MORCO!!

Submit your recipesonline at

www.EMutah.com

Lake Mountain Interactive - Saturday, January 26, 2002 - Page 8

Welcome back to Tech Relief.Last time, we covered the basicsof what a computer is. Hopefully,that machine now seems a bitfriendlier. This week, we're goingto review some common thingsyou can do with your Windowscomputer. So grab a chair, turn onthat computer, and follow along.

More Fun with Computers(than you can shake a stick at)

For our first trick, we're goingto astound and amaze . . . our-selves by personalizing our com-puters.

To do this, you need to openWindows Explorer. It soundsadventurous, I know, but you don'teven need to leave your computerchair. You start this Explorer bymoving your mouse pointer to the"Start" button (usually found atthe bottom left corner of the com-puter screen). Then, click with themouse to open the Start Menu. To"click" means to get along wellwith someone. But that's notimportant now. To "click," in thiscase, means to use your finger topress the left-most button on themouse (the button is probablyunder your right hand's pointerfinger).

Now, move your mousepointer up a bit, to "Programs" andanother menu will appear to theright. Click on the words"Windows Explorer." If you don't

see those words here, you're goingto need to do a little exploring ofyour own to find it (if all else fails,click the Start button, then clickon "Run." In the window thatopens, type in the word "explor-er," without the quotation marks).Now that you've accomplishedthis, a fun little window willappear.

Explorer, and all other pro-grams on your computer, operatein these windows. The windowscan have "panes" that separate dif-ferent things (notice the left andright panes in Explorer) and youopen the windows so you can"see" into different parts of thecomputer. And now you see whythey call this "Windows."

Windows Explorer is a graph-ical representation of the stuff onyour computer. Look for your "C"drive. You can find it by clickingthe plus sign (+) that appears nextto certain items in the left pane ofthe window. These items are actu-ally hard drives (and floppy andCD-ROM drives) and folders. Theright side of the window showsyou what stuff is in those drivesand folders.

After you find that "C" drive,click on "File" on the bar that runsacross the top of the window (thisbar is called the Menu bar). Select"New" from the menu thatappears, and then click on"Folder" from the next menu tocreate a new folder named . . .

New Folder. Now here's where thepersonalizing comes in! Changethe name of the folder to anythingyou want, like "Fred's stuff" or"Ethel's folder." You change thename by typing what you want,and the computer will do the rest.If the darn thing won't let you typein a new name, just click once onthat folder named "New Folder,"wait a second, then click on itagain. The box will appear andyou can type willy-nilly!

Hey, you did it! You nowhave a little place you can callyour own--even if it's just on acomputer. You can put whateveryour heart desires into this folder:from jokes your sister sends you,to even more folders with stuff inthem, to a paper you've been typ-ing for three hours and want tosave before the computer crasheson you again.

In review, today we learnedabout the Start button, how toclick on things with a mouse, whythey call them windows, how touse Explorer, and how to createfolders for putting stuff into.

Now, try experimenting withother things. For example, tryclicking the right-most mouse but-ton when you have selected some-thing in Explorer to see what hap-pens. Or, try making other "new"things from the File menu (if youmake too much, just select thething and press the "Delete" keyon the keyboard). Take a hint fromWindows Explorer, and take onthis adventure. Who knows, youjust might tame that wild beast.

If you already made itthrough last week's readingassignment, try these other booksfor more information and help:

“Complete Beginner's Guide toWindows 98”, by David Flynn

“1001 Windows 98 Tips”, by KrisJamsa, Ph.D.

“The Big Basics Book of Windows98”, by Joe Kraynak

If you're already Internet-enabled, you can find this and pre-vious columns, daily tips, andlinks to web sites to learn moreabout each week's subject, atwww.emutah.com.

If you have questions, com-ments, or want a lesson on some-thing we haven't covered, feel freeto email me at any time, at gar-rett@emutah.com.

presents:

TechRelief

Comfort with technologyin the home

with your guide, Garrett Winn

By Kristen Watkins

Do you have a child wholacks discipline? Are you havinga tough time teaching your chil-dren about character? Maybe youcould use a little physical exerciseyourself? These are just a few ofthe many reasons for you to con-sider Taekwondo.

Kirk Flora, a fourth-degreeblack belt of The TaekwondoInstitute in Eagle Mountain, saysthat Taekwondo is an excellentphysical and mental activity forall ages. It teaches mental strengthand discipline, in addition to themore physical benefits such asflexibility, speed, strength, andenvironmental awareness.

Flora wants to dispel themyth that Taekwondo is aboutfighting. "Martial Arts isn't aboutviolence-it is about the develop-ment of the individual."

Taekwondo is great for girls,boys and adults. Many considerTaekwondo a male sport, but it isa great source of discipline andcan teach your daughters andwives how to protect themselvesif they ever found themselves in athreatening situation.

Master Flora will be offeringfree self-defense classes as a serv-ice to the women of EagleMountain and Saratoga Springs.Please look in the Lake MountainInteractive for details in upcomingweeks or you can check out theTaekwondo Institutes website atwww.taekwondo-institute.com.

Kirk Flora's TaekwondoInstitute is located at The Ranches

in Eagle Mountain. It is currentlyopen for instruction and offers apersonalized training program andcommitment to the developmentof each Taekwondo student. Allclasses are being held to approxi-mately six students per class andare personally taught by Flora(Fourth Dan - World TaekwondoFederation).

School Membership is grant-ed by an informal application andinterview process, which consistsof contacting Master Flora toexpress interest and meeting withhim to speak about goals andexpectations. Tuition is $30 permonth or $5 per class for all stu-dents. The tuition entitles the stu-dent to attend two classes perweek. He also offers a discountfor additional children or adultsper family.

Flora has been involved inTaekwondo for 17 years. Hetaught Taekwondo in the NewEngland area from the early1990's until 2001, when he movedto Utah. Flora's contributions tothe Taekwondo communityinclude the operation of his NewHampshire dojang, refereeing forvarious USTU sanctioned compe-titions, acting as the chairman ofthe audit committee for the NewHampshire US Taekwondo Union,organizing and participating in aTaekwondo exhibition for thechildren of the Safe HavenProject, and teaching the youth ofMassachusetts through the stateoperated "Governor's AllianceAgainst Drugs" Taekwondo pro-gram.

Learn from the Master

Lake Mountain Interactive - Saturday, January 26, 2002 - Page 9

Video Review

The Thomas Crown AffairDirector: John McTiernanWriter: Leslie Dixon andKurt Wimmer (based on1968 screenplay by AlanTrustman)Starring: Pierce Brosnan,Rene Russo, Denis LearyDrama109 minutes

In The ThomasCrown Affair, a billionaire of thesame name (Brosnan) becomesbored with his corporate takeoversand acquisitions, not to mention$100,000 bets on a golf shot orsailing and wrecking his expen-sive catamaran, and diverts him-self by engineering the theft of a$100 million Monet from theMetropolitan Museum of Art.Thomas Crown does not intend tosell the painting; he merely wantsthe thrill of taking it. Enter ReneRusso as Catherine Banning, theinsurance company representativewho appears to track the paintingdown. Her unorthodox methodsshock Detective Michael McCann(Denis Leary), the police repre-sentative assigned to the case.Although ostensibly workingloosely together, they each try tobe the first to find the painting.

Both Crown and Banning areruthless, confident, daring, andconniving, so what follows is acat-and-mouse game as Banningseeks proof of Crown's guilt (sheinstantly narrows the suspect listto Crown) and he deftly dodges allher schemes. They both havecheckered pasts and are self-madesophisticates. Of course theirattraction grows, and their mutualmind games revolve around awill-he-trust-her-will-she-trust-him-or-will-they-double-crosssort of theme as they moveinevitably toward the ultimate dis-closure of who stole the painting,

where it is, and what happens totheir relationship as a result.

Although the very contrivedplan to steal the painting requiressome suspension of disbelief, it isfascinating to watch Crown andhis hired henchmen carry it off.

(Watch for how one setof thieves enter themuseum!) Similarly, thelast stunt involving thepainting and men inbowler hats is brilliant.

Banning andCrown are supposed tobe evenly matched, butCrown is never really

threatened by her. He seems toalways be a step ahead, so themiddle part of the film is not quiteas intense as it could have been.Russo is not as believable asBrosnan, and some moments thatseem out of character mar her per-formance. Many viewers mightpredict the ending; still, the inter-play among Crown, Banning, andMcCann compels, and the heistsat beginning and end are spectac-ular.

Viewers should be advisedthat the movie in its edited format,which I saw, is much differentthan the unedited one. The R-rated version has several steamyand explicit sexual scenes; theedited version cuts all that withoutloss to the story.

(Although I have not seen theoriginal 1968 movie upon which itis based, this version is differentenough to attract a repeat, as wellas a new, audience. In a nod to theoriginal starring Faye Dunaway,she plays a small role in this filmas Crown's psychologist.)

A good recommendation forthe interesting and clever TheThomas Crown Affair. This andother edited R-, PG-13-, and PG-rated videos are available at LehiCleanFlicks, 29 North 100 West inLehi, phone 766-3737. LehiCleanFlicks is open Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m., and Fridayand Saturday, 3-10 p.m.

SafetyContinued from page 6

and your children? First of all,know the signs. Be cautious (notsuspicious, but cautious) of peoplewho have a lot of access to chil-dren.

There was a case in EagleMountain where a scout leaderallegedly abused several of thescouts under his supervision.Scout leaders are never supposedto be alone with children. Thereshould always be another adultpresent, and there should alwaysbe more than one child present orthe meeting should be cancelled.As a teenager my father, a school-teacher, was also the debatecoach. Whenever he had to take astudent to a meet, he used to askme to come along.

There are rules and guidelinesin place to protect you, as well aschildren. Make sure to followthem. As a parent, be weary ifthese rules aren't being met by oneof your children's leaders.

Beware of older children andteenagers. If anyone, includingolder children, teenagers or adults,is paying a lot of attention to yourchild, be careful. If they are lav-ishing them with gifts, attention,or compliments, it may be a bigwarning sign. There have beenteenage abusers, both male andfemale, in this area, and becauseof their minor status, they will notbe publicized, as the adults will.

The last couple of decades

have brought about a new kind ofabuser. The Internet and chatrooms have made abusing chil-dren much easier and somewhatsafer for a predator. Never let yourchildren meet anyone they've meton the Internet without yoursupervision. Also keep your com-puter in a common area, closelymonitored. Children are often toonaïve and innocent to think thatsomeone they're talking to may besomeone entirely different thenthey claim. An adult male wasrecently charged with Internetabuse in Eagle Mountain.

For teenage children, protect-ing them may not be as simple.For them, knowledge is theirbest defense.E n c o u r a g e"safety inn u m b e r s "with everyage, andmake sureyou meet andtake interest in anyone they maybe dating. Also, make sure theyknow trouble spots. The SaratogaSprings hot pots are a constantstop for cops. Many rapes andother sexual crimes have beencommitted there. Encourage yourchildren to avoid any known"make out" or "partying" spots.

As a parent, the most impor-tant thing you can do is keep agood relationship with you chil-dren. Make sure they can talk toyou about anything, and never beblind. If your child, or any child

for that matter, tells you some-one's hurt them, it is required bylaw to report it to the authorities.If you even have reasonable suspi-cion, report it. Always give thechild the benefit of the doubt, nomatter who it is they're holdingresponsible. So many adults coverup or deny things about peoplethey love or respect, but the bot-

tom line is, the child's wellbeing is what's important,

and the adult's will beheld accountable forany wrongdoing.Those that cover upare just as responsible

as the abusers them-selves. Sexual Offenders infor-mation is public knowl-edge and can beaccessed. You are enti-tled to any informationabout any abusers in yourneighborhood as long asthey are adults. A good

database for that ishttp://www.udc.state.ut.us/asp-bin/sexoffendersearchform.asp.Enter in your zip code and it willgive you a list of convicted sexoffenders in your area. It isn'tcompletely accurate; it only liststhe last few years, but it is a goodreference to have to protect yourchildren.

Dispatch801-343-4100 Lt. Jerry Monson (Task Force)343-4014

Answers Continued from page 7

1. Over two million people residehere, putting Utah 34th in stateorder of population, right inbetween Arkansas and Nevada.California has the highest popula-tion and Wyoming the smallest. 2. Zion National Park, in 1919,was the first to be established.Bryce Canyon followed in 1928.Canyonlands was established in1964. Then, in 1971, both Capitol

Reef and Arches National Parkwere added. 3. Utah became the 45th state ofthe Union on January 4, 1896. 4. The Sego Lily. 5. "Utah, We Love Thee." 6. 34 feet is the deepest point,though the lake's average depth isabout 13 feet. 7. The Rocky Mountain elk. 8. Approximately 65% of Utah issaid to be owned by the FederalGovernment, spread out throughboth National Parks and military

and government bases. 9. The American Seagull. Whenthe pioneers first arrived andplanted their fields, the crickets(now commonly referred to as"Mormon Crickets") were eatingall of their crops. After the pio-neers prayed, swarms of seagullscame and ate the crickets, there-fore saving their crops. 10. Lake Bonneville. You can stillsee the water lines in many spotsaround Utah. 11. The Railroads met on May 10,1869 at what is now the GoldenSpike National Historic site,where the monumental event isstill reenacted. 12. "The Beehive State" is ournickname and "Industry" is ourmotto.

I'd love to answer your ques-tions on any subject, email themto me, Alicia@emutah.com.

Lake Mountain Interactive - Saturday, January 26, 2002 - Page 10

At home on the range

If it isn’t Fun, it isn’t Learning

By LeeAnn Bohman

Creative ways to use outdatedcalendars

Many of us are starting theyear not only with new resolutionsand goals, but also with new cal-endars to grace our homes. Someof the calendars that are beingreplaced have nice pictures and Ihate to throw them away. Thereare creative projects that are a per-fect way to use those outdated cal-endars.

You can easily make puzzlesfor children out of old calendars.All you need to make a puzzle is apicture cut from a calendar, apiece of cardboard the same sizeas your picture, acraft knife, sprayadhesive, a smallplastic or paperbag, and thesmall form ofyour picture cutfrom the back ofyour calendar, ifit is available. Ilike to use thick-er cardboard formy puzzles, buteven poster board will work.

To make the calendar, glueyour regular size picture to thecardboard using the spray adhe-sive. Allow the glue plenty of timeto dry so it will permanentlyadhere.

Use a pencil to draw shapesfor puzzle pieces on the back ofthe cardboard. You can do thepieces large or small, dependingon the age of the child you aremaking the puzzle for.

Use a craft knife to cut out thepuzzle pieces along the lines youhave drawn. Place all your puzzlepieces in a bag.

I like to glue a smaller ver-sion of the picture to the bag notonly to know how the picturelooks, but also to keep the puzzlepieces in the right bag, especiallyif you make more than one.

Another way to use old calen-dars is to make greeting cardswith the pictures. To make thesecards, choose a picture from a cal-endar that fits the occasion for thecard. Depending on the size of thecard you would like to make, youmay want to either just use part ofone of the pictures or the smallversion on the back of the calen-dar.

Choose two sheets of card-stock, in colors that coordinatewith your picture. Fold one of thesheets in half, either length-wiseor by width, depending on the lay-out of the picture you have select-ed.

Cut the other sheet of card-stock about a quarter of an inchbigger on all sides than your pic-ture. Glue that sheet of cardstockto the front of your card withspray adhesive. Then attach yourpicture to the top of that.

If you have extra spacearound the edges of your picturesafter you have attached all yourlayers, you can use stickers ormarkers to finish decorating yourcard on the front. You can thenwrite your message on the insideof the card.

Calendar pictures also makegreat picture books for children.Choose a theme and then find pic-tures from old calendars to match.For instance, you could make analphabet book, with pictures cor-

responding to individual letters, ora colors book, finding picturescontaining certain colors. Thepossibilities are endless for thetypes of books you can make withold calendar pictures.

To make a book from calen-dar pictures, cut the pictures downto fit on either an eight-and-a-halfby eleven sheet of paper or a five-and-a-half by eight-and-a-halfsheet of paper (a half sheet). Gluethe pictures onto cardstock withspray adhesive and allow them todry.

To make the pages sturdier,so they will stand up to more wearand tear, either laminate the pagesor put them into sheet protectors.To finish the book, place the pages

in a binder or, if your pages arelaminated, punch holes on oneside and bind them together withmetal rings that clasp shut (youcan find them at office supplystores). You could also just tie thepages together with yarn orshoelaces to keep them together.

Another great way to use oldcalendar pictures coordinates withthe "If it isn't fun, it isn't learning"column by Shannon Cannon inthis newspaper. Go through thepictures in the calendars you haveaccess to and find the ways theyfit with letters of the alphabet. Forexample, if you have an animalcalendar, you could cut out a pic-ture of an elephant to fit with "E"week.

Create a file for each letter soyou will have those pictures onhand when you are ready to usethem when learning about a cer-tain letter, and they will be easilyaccessible.

Old calendars don't have tobe thrown away just because theyear has ended. By trying some ofthese ways to use them, you cancontinue to enjoy the pictures inthem for a longer time.

If you have ideas or some-thing we could share in a futurearticle, let me know. My emailaddress is athome@emutah.com.

By Shannon Cannon

"S" Week

I love wooden spoons. I knowit's a little weird, but I can't help it.They're so versatile. One day,they're oars as you row, row, rowyour boat. Another day they areposing as a conductor's baton asyou lead the Boston PhilharmonicOrchestra or the MormonTabernacle Choir. Sometimes theybecome rhythm sticks or javelinsor even little puppet people. Yes,they can help you cook dinner too,but they've really arrived whenthey become a microphone. True,your thumb works in a pinch, butthere's nothing like a good wood-en spoon.

Every couple weeks or so, agood song we all know comes onthe radio when my kids are hang-ing around the kitchen. We passout the wooden spoons, crank upthe music and sing our hearts out.If the music is loud enough, wesound great! One daughter soundsjust like Enya. Another one can doa mean Billy Gilman. And we'rejust sure that someday we'll be thenext Dixie Chicks-all thanks to awooden spoon.

Now, if cabin fever has set-tled in and your preschoolers arestarting to rebel, here are some funactivities to try for S week:

* Make a list of objects that startwith S: stars, soda, stamps,spaghetti, soap, etc., and have ascavenger hunt. For younger chil-dren it might be helpful to draw asimple picture of each object theyare supposed to find.

* Take a field trip to a salon or setup your own pretend salon athome. Take turns being the hair-dresser and the customer. Try giv-ing each other manicures, pedi-cures and some fun new hairdos.If you pretend to cut each other'shair, now would be a good time toemphasize who exactly in thehouse is authorized to cut hair.

* Invent a new sandwich. Youcould think of different foods toput on your sandwich, or makefun pictures with raisins, nuts,marshmallows, olives, etc. in apeanut butter or mayonnaise sand-wich. Draw a picture of your ideasand then make and eat them. Trymaking double or triple-deckersandwiches or cutting sandwichesinto different cookie cutter shapes.

* Talk about the four seasons.Make a collage or draw a pictureof each of them and then talkabout your favorite parts of eachseason. Gather the kind of clothesyou would wear in each seasonand then practice dressing foreach.

* Find a dark room and turn on alamp, directing the light at a blankwall. Have fun making shadow

pictures. See how creative you canbe.

* Learn how to spell your name,say I love you, or some other sim-ple words in sign language andpractice it throughout the week.

* Read Stone Soup. Then read itagain and make the stone soup asyou read about it. Make sure youwash the stone thoroughly beforeyou put in the soup. Whenever wedo this, my children always wantto be the one to get the stone intheir bowl.

* Have a slumber party with yourfavorite snacks. Play Scrabble andSlap-Jack or play soccer with bal-loons. Try this in the daytime.

* Talk about what kinds of vehi-cles have sirens and how theirsirens are different. Make sirensounds to explore your voicerange.

* Using stencils, stamps, spongesand stickers, make some sta-tionery. Then write a letter on yourstationery and send it.

For more fun ideas to keepyour preschoolers busy, pleasevisit www.youcanteach.com.

Who’s responsible for Ranches’ lighting?By Joshua Elledge

In an effort to “shed some light” (sorry!) onthe streetlamp issue in the Ranches, I met withCarl Alred , Ranches HOA president to commis-sion an authoritative list of who is responsible forchanging light bulbs throughout The Ranches.

There have been some complaints from resi-dents about the city, the developer, or the HOA,each claiming that the others are the responibleparties for street light maintenance.

Each has expressed their apologies for anyfrustrations this situation may have brought tolight-seeking residents. The city and Ranchesrepresentatives have been working together overthe past several weeks to establish an agreementon streetlight maintenance and residents shouldstart seeing things in a better light soon.

The City - 789-3100Ash Point, Pony Express Road, RanchesParkway

The Ranches - 789-8800Castle Rock, Chimney Rock, CrittendonCorner, Diamond Springs, Friday’s Station,Kennekuk, Liberty Farm, Mt. Airey, RockwellVillage, Ruby Valley, Saddleback, SimpsonSprings, Sundance, Three Crossings A&C

HOA (Stagecoach mgmt.) - 789-4700Porter’s Crossing, Rush Valley, ThreeCrossings B

As subdivisions are accepted by the city,responsibility for lighting and other mainte-nance will shift to them.

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SALES HELP NEEDED:Need self-motivated person to selladvertising to American Forkbusinesses for the LakeMountain Interactive. Payscommision with the average pay$9-$12 per hour with potential toincrease rapidly. Must be able tomeet deadlines and work wellwith people. Experience is pre-ferred. Please call Brandee at 789-2975.

HELP WANTED: FREE-LANCE NEWS WRITERS forThe Lake Mountain Interactive tocover Saratoga Springs. Must beself-motivated and previous writ-ing experience is helpful. PayD.O.E. Please contact LeeAnn at789-3015.

TUTORING. Certified teacherwith experience P-6. Haveemphasis in language arts andhave special ed experience aswell. Call Jenni 789-3316 or372-8951.

SUZUKI VIOLIN LESSONS.Call 766-9408

FOR SALE. Refrigerator. Runsgreat, excellent second fridge.$50. Call 789-4390.

GET READY FOR VALEN-TINE’S DAY NOW!! Anjanel’sAesthetics in the Ranches is sell-ing special Valentine’s Day giftcertificates! $29.95 for a massageor manicure/pedicure combo.Call 814-5767 for the ultimate giftfor your sweetheart today!

DEBT STINKS! We can helpstop creditor harassment, bringyou current on your payments,and consolidate your debt withouta loan. Call Financial Freedomtoday! Toll free 1-877-442-2606.

HUGE DESK FOR SALE:Very solid and in good condition.Measures approximately 6x4 feet.It has 5 drawers, including onethat holds hanging files, and ashelf. Come by and take a look!Asking $60.00 obo. CallBrandee at 789-2975.

DISH NETWORK No equip-ment to buy, free installation. Upto 4 receivers for $49.99. Call tollfree 1-866-801-0121 and ask forKrystal Berg.

FOR SALE! Old school desk,antique upholstered chair (needsTLC), full size antique head-board/foot board, four antiquewood chairs, Roper dishwasher,color TV's, wheelbarrow, 2 out-side doors, microwave, missionstyle coffee table, lodge pole cof-fee table. Make offer 789-4877 or801-910-5011.

Need Income Tax Help?Licensed CPA experienced inboth personal and businessreturns. Reasonable rates. I cancome to you. Available days andevenings. Serving Utah and SaltLake Counties. Call GeneveFallon 789-3445.

DIALUP INTERNET IS FORTHE BIRDS! Get ONBRAVOINSTEAD and set yourself free!Call 404-0422 with your ques-tions!

Accounting Services--Businessowners and Contractors--needhelp with bookkeeping andinvoicing? Licensed CPA offer-ing local accounting services. CallGeneve Fallon 789-3445.

HOUSE FOR SALE. Ash Pointin The Ranches. Reduced to148,900. 6 bedroom, 3 ½ bath.Basement 100% finished. A/C,auto sprinklers. Open House onSaturday 10-5. 2916 E. Ash PointDr. 789-3469

HOT TUBS. Repair all makes ofhot tubs and jetted tubs. Monthlymaintenance and supplies. CallMike @ 789-5888 or 637-2413.

FOR SALE. New Loveseat andcouch. Paid $1500, asking $800.Call Paula 789-3380.

INCOME TAX PREPARA-TION. Individual returns.Licensed CPA. Call Linda formore information @ 789-3344.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS -New construction, garages, barns,basements, decks, patios, land-scape. Full service quality con-struction or do it yourself with ourconsulting services. Exp. Lic.insured. WESTERN PRIDE ENT.Call Toby @ 787-7499.

SOLID OAK dining room set.Classic style. Seats 6-8. GermanShrunk (wall unit) 6 sections,hand carved, solid oak, glassdoors. Both pieces absolutely gor-geous- a must see! 789-4239.

MARY KAY SALE. Happy NewYear! All inventory discounted,most items have HUGE DIS-COUNTS!! Skin care, body care,spa items, color cosmetics. Guys,these items make EXCELLENTValentine's Day gifts. Ladies,come see what I have. Call 789-4390

LOSE 2-8 LBS. EVERYWEEK. Eat the foods you love!Have more energy! Call 787-6078.

WORK AT (HOME). $1000-$6000 pt/ft. Call 1-888-225-0615.

TIARE'S FACIALS. Destressyourself and enjoy rejuvenatingand relaxing facial only $23.Cleanse, exfoliate, tone, moistur-ize, purifying mask. Face, neck,shoulder , arm, hand massage.20% off 1st visit when mention-ing this ad. 766-0397

PRIVATE TUTORING /PIANOLESSONS. Certified teacherwith experience grades 3-8, butall ages welcome. Discount withtwo or more family members.Located in Ranches by newschool. 789-5879

ELDERLY CARE provided inmy home or yours. Certified,excellent references. Carolyn789-4687.

DO THE MATH Extra phoneline = $20/mo. AOL=$25/mo.You could be enjoying reliableHIGH-SPEED Internet for lessthan that! $149 setup, $39.95/mo.Call 404-0422 to learn more!

PROFESSIONAL TAX SER-VICE. Tax season is upon us.Don't wait until the last minute.Call Daina 789-4890.

I CAN LEARN MUSIC!Designed for 3-4 year olds thishour long class will includesinging, music expression, basicmusic principles, rhythms, storiesand more. Team taught in theRanches Tuesday mornings. $20/month. Enroll your 2-year old inour 30 minute class for $15/mo.Call Shelley 789-4403 or Lara789-4334 to enroll today!

ASPEN HOME LOANS open-ing soon in the Ranches.Streamlined FHA - no appraisal,no qualifying. Construction loans.Credit problems ok. Credit repairavailable. Call Nita for updatedinterest rates at 766-9403 or687-0371.

TRAVELING HAIR STYLIST.I come to you. Specialize in chil-dren's cuts, and do adults as well.Call 789-4472 for prices andappointments.

EVANS MORTGAGE - 6 1/8%15 year fixed, 6 1/2% 20 yearfixed, 6 5/8% 30 year fixed. apr'sare 6.24%, 6.62%, 6.72% respec-tively. 1/8/02. Evans Mortgage -768-2232.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISINGWORKS LIKE A CHARM!Only $9.95 a month. Call Peggy@ 789-5923.

BRENDA'S PLACE HAIRSALON A professional hair salonfor the entire family. Come andenjoy a full service salon out hereat the Ranches. Cuts, colors,perms, and more. Call 789-4133.

RADICAL NAILS AND MORERadical, solar nails. Non yellow-ing, acrylic finger nails. Frenchtip or natural. Full sets: $24. Fillins: $16. Manicures: $10.Pedicures: $24. Air brush or handpainted designs. Call Chris forappointment @ 766-3947.

VOICE LESSONS Best thing forbuilding confidence and self-esteem at any age! Even if youonly enjoy singing in the shower,you will love learning more aboutyour amazing instrument! Learnhow to tackle stage-fright (in anysituation), shortness of breath, andtone problems. Enjoy singing alltypes of styles from classical tomusical theatre. $50/mo. 1/2-hourper week. Flexible times avail-able. Enroll today for 1/2-pricefirst month! Call Shelley 789-4403.

CHILD CARE available. 8years state-approved experienceand lots of positive attention tooffer. Free snacks, meals, andeducation daily with an emphasison the arts. Call Rachel 768-0468.

DID WE MENTION THATCLASSIFIED ADVERTISINGWORKS! Only $9.95 a month.Call Peggy @ 789-5923.

LOST hardcover book, HarryPotter and the Sorcerer's Stone.Probably found in Ranches area.If you have found it please call789-3157

Story time will begin again thismonth!! We will begin onMonday Jan. 28th in City Centerand Wednesday Jan. 30th in TheRanches. Mon. 28th @ 10:30amin the Eagle MountainCommunity Center Wed. 30th @10:00am in the Willow SpringsCondos Rec Center There is nocost to participate and there is noregistration required. Each Storytime lasts approximately 1 hourand includes stories, and crafts.All children are welcome to

attend. If you have any ques-tions, please feel free to call thelibrary at 789-3080.

Children ages 4-16 are invitedto enroll for the InternationalChildren's Choir. (See relatedarticle on page 3 for cost andinfomation.) Contact Gina Waytat 789-3573 to register.

GARAGE SALE - Saturday,January 26th 10am 2135 EWhite Pine Road EagleMountain Furniture, clothes,baby items, etc...

Please submit your announce-ments to Peggy at 789-5923 byTuesday at 8pm.

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announcement of yournewborn, missionaryfarewell, or wedding?

The Interactive can printthese for free for one

week. Or add a picturefor $9.95

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HOUSEHOLDS!!HOUSEHOLDS!!

Just $9.95 a month!$14.95 for 2 months!

Contact Peggy at789-5923 by Tuesday 8pm

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