All Things Eagle Mountain

• Eagle Mtn. On Board, But Saratoga Not So Much

  "Eagle Mountain's City Council unanimously endorsed the bridge project in October, citing the lack of east-west routes across the county and the money the project would infuse into the local economy.
  
  The project faces opposition from environmental groups and recreational lake users who say it will threaten the endangered" [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 6:27pm EST
  

• Eagle Mtn. On Board, But Saratoga Not So Much

  "Eagle Mountain's City Council unanimously endorsed the bridge project in October, citing the lack of east-west routes across the county and the money the project would infuse into the local economy.
  
  The project faces opposition from environmental groups and recreational lake users who say it will threaten the endangered" [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 6:27pm EST
  

• Eagle Mtn. Aquatic Center Survey

  "Almost 600 Eagle Mountain residents responded to an online survey about the possibility of a new aquatic center.
  
  The survey, which was the third done by the city, closed last week with 67 percent of the respondents agreeing that there is a need for a city-wide aquatics/recreation center in" [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 6:54pm EST
  

• Commentary: Eagle Mtn. Mayor Jackson's Victory

  Eagle Mountain Mayor Heather Jackson recently told the Daily Herald the following (see previous post for the story): "Less than 2,000 of the city's registered 7,500 voters turned out, which Jackson said probably shows that many residents are comfortable with the status quo."
  
  To quote the song, "Sorry Ms.'" [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 8:59am EST
  

• Commentary: Eagle Mtn. Mayor Jackson's Victory

  Eagle Mountain Mayor Heather Jackson recently told the Daily Herald the following (see previous post for the story): "Less than 2,000 of the city's registered 7,500 voters turned out, which Jackson said probably shows that many residents are comfortable with the status quo."
  
  To quote the song, "Sorry Ms." [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 8:59am EST
  

• Eagle Mtn. Mayor Returns by Slim Margin

  "Eagle Mountain's mayor on Thursday held on to her job by a slim 33 votes.
  
  Mayor Heather Jackson's lead, already paper-thin after Tuesday's results, narrowed further as provisional votes were counted on Thursday afternoon.
  
  Jackson attributed the victory-by-a-hair to contented residents, and the flu."-Daily Herald
  
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 8:54am EST
  

• Eagle Mtn. Mayor Returns by Slim Margin

  "Eagle Mountain's mayor on Thursday held on to her job by a slim 33 votes.
  
  Mayor Heather Jackson's lead, already paper-thin after Tuesday's results, narrowed further as provisional votes were counted on Thursday afternoon.
  
  Jackson attributed the victory-by-a-hair to contented residents, and the flu."-Daily Herald
  
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 8:54am EST
  

• Eagle Mountain City Election Results

  It appears that Heather Jackson will return as Mayor defeating challenger Regan Bolli.
  
  Say hello to John Painter as it shows that he will be taking office on the City Council. Nathan Oschenhirt wins and we say goodbye to David Lifferth.
  
  22% Voter turnout. That's seems' [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 9:32pm EST
  

• Costume Preference Predicts Next Mayor of Eagle Mtn.?

  "Which Eagle Mountain mayoral candidate would you rather be for Halloween: incumbent Heather Jackson or challenger Regan Bolli?
  
  Tom Groark, president of the Utah Media Group, believes the answer to that question will accurately predict the city's next mayor."-Deseret News
  
  Click here for the story.[...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 9:48am EDT
  

• 2009 Eagle Mtn. Campaign Financial Disclosure Information

  See where the candidates in Eagle Mountain, Utah are getting the money to fund their campaigns.
  
  Click here. [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 9:47am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. City Council Candidate Talks Campaign Funds

  "Unlike the other candidates I have received contributions from businesses, family and friends both in and out of Eagle Mountain. Dave Lifferth's entire campaign is being funded by developers, Dave contributed "zero, zip, zilch, nada" to his own campaign. Nate Ochsenhirt only contributed $78.74 to his campaign."
  
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 9:44am EDT
  

• EM Candidates Discuss Transportation and Development

  "Candidates for Eagle Mountain mayor and City Council had the opportunity to explain their positions at a Meet the Candidates night on Wednesday. They answered questions about economic development, transportation and other issues in Eagle Mountain."-Daily Herald
  
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 5:37pm EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Man Tasered, Arrested at Nolan Park

  "Aaron Terry Morley, 36, got into an altercation at home with his family, then went to nearby Nolan Park, where a Utah County sheriff's deputy Tasered and arrested him after a struggle, according to a police affidavit filed in 4th District Court.
  
  The officer had responded just after midnight'" [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2009, 10:29am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. to Get More Transportation Relief

  "With construction slated to begin in December and finish in fall 2011, the $130 million project is actually part of the Mountain View Corridor, a new road in western Salt Lake and Utah counties that planners envision as a freeway. Some day, provided enough money and need, planners hope it" [...]
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  Posted: October 01, 2009, 9:05am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Library Forgiving Fines

  Eagle Mountain City Library will forgive fines for items that are returned late in October and will waive up to $15 of already incurred fines in exchange for donations to the Community Action Services Food Bank. Each donation will take off 50 cents of previously incurred fines. [...]
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  Posted: October 01, 2009, 9:01am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn.: Crossroads Nightmare

  "Geneva Rock, the company the state hired to do the massive Redwood Road widening project, apparently miscalculated the amount of time it would take to wrap up work at the heavily trafficked intersection of state Route 73 and Redwood Road, commonly called Four Corners in Saratoga Springs, according to Utah" [...]
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  Posted: September 24, 2009, 9:27am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn's Piks-Pace featured on ESPN.com for Skeleton

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  Posted: September 11, 2009, 10:54pm EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. to Expand Library

  "The additional 2,500-square feet will give room to new computer workstations, a children's collection and a story time area."-Deseret News
  
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  Posted: September 11, 2009, 10:45pm EDT
  

• John Painter to Run for Eagle Mtn. City Council

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  Posted: September 06, 2009, 9:40am EDT
  

• Ranches Golf Course in Eagle Mtn. offering Free Golf

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  Posted: August 30, 2009, 9:38am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Joins Utah Lake Commission

  "Eagle Mountain City has joined the Utah Lake Commission, a group of local governments and state agencies with the goal of managing the Utah Lake area." -ksl.com
  
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  Posted: August 30, 2009, 9:35am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Woman Accused of Distributing Date Rape Drug to Teens

  "The Utah County Sheriff's Office says an Eagle Mountain woman gave two teens the date rape drug GHB. The sheriff's office says that last Thursday they booked into jail 35-year-old Heather Dansie." -abc4.com
  
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  Posted: August 30, 2009, 9:32am EDT
  

• Bolli Announces His Candidacy for Mayor of Eagle Mtn.

  Looks like current Eagle Mountain Mayor Heather Jackson has some competition.
  
  Regan Bolli for Mayor [...]
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  Posted: August 28, 2009, 11:00pm EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn: Going West

  "Suburban development is spreading like a cancer west of Utah Lake. That sucking sound you hear is the uncontrolled drain on the financial and water resources of the state if Utah County and other local governments do not adopt smart growth policies for this burgeoning area."-sltrib.com
  
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  Posted: August 28, 2009, 10:54pm EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Couple Explain Reason Behind Abusing Children

  "A boyfriend and girlfriend told a packed parole hearing they had the best of intentions when they beat, scalded and left home alone a naked 9-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy in Eagle Mountain.
  
  In separate hearings, Mary Heath and Sekoa Aiono expressed remorse and admitted they were cruel to" [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2009, 11:04pm EDT
  

• Vision for the West Side of Utah Lake includes Eagle Mtn.

  Photo from Salt Lake Tribune
  
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  Posted: August 23, 2009, 9:55am EDT
  

• Former Eagle Mtn. Wants Money Back Commentary

  "Thursday, Gerald Kinghorn, the attorney for Eagle Mountain, argued that Olsen's lawsuit should be dismissed, stating that according to state code, Olsen's request for reimbursement should have come 10 days after he was served with a summons in 2006 notifying him of the charges.
  
  "If he had come to [...]
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  Posted: August 21, 2009, 11:51am EDT
  

• Former Eagle Mtn. Mayor Wants a Refund

  "Eagle Mountain may have to start saving its pennies after a judge ruled Thursday that the former mayor can continue with his lawsuit requesting reimbursement for his legal expenses.
  
  Brian Brent Olsen filed a lawsuit against the city in February, arguing that it should pick up the $119,000 tab" [...]
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  Posted: August 21, 2009, 11:47am EDT
  

• The Building Eagle Mtn. Has Been Waiting For

  "The giant National Security Agency facility would be the nerve center for processing, computing and storing top secret information for all the nation's intelligence services. It will operate 24/7, 365 days a year but will be so highly automated that as few as 50 workers will be able to operate" [...]
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  Posted: August 05, 2009, 9:28am EDT
  

• More Shopping Options for Eagle Mtn.

  Here is a look at what the new shopping pads next to Wal-Mart are going to look like and who is going to occupy them.
  
  Looks like Del Taco is on board for sure.
  
  http://www.pentadproperties.com/photos/Saratoga%20Corner%20Retail.pdf [...]
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  Posted: August 03, 2009, 10:06am EDT
  

• Beautiful Eagle Mountain Rambler for Rent

  
  
  
  
  Beautiful Eagle Mountain Rambler built in 2007.
  
  Here's what it offers:
  - 2741 sq ft
  - 4 bedrooms, master features a loft area, oversized bedroom downstairs.
  - 3 full [...]
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  Posted: July 27, 2009, 7:07pm EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

  Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month.
  
  Location:
  Fire Station #2 in the Ranches
  3785 E. Pony Express Pkwy.
  
  For more information, contact Michele at 801-471-7557. [...]
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  Posted: July 27, 2009, 9:58am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Rec. Center

  "The council is pondering whether to put a rec center referendum on the fall ballot. On Tuesday, however, experts from VCBO Architecture predicted that a center half the size of Lehi's would run an annual deficit of $800,000. That's in addition to the cost of building it. A final figure" [...]
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  Posted: July 27, 2009, 9:51am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. City Takes Over Golf Course

  

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  Posted: July 22, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
  

• No More Water Shortages in Eagle Mtn.

  "For the past two summers, catastrophic water-well failures have created water shortages in Eagle Mountain, much to the chagrin of residents.
  
  This summer, the city wants residents to know that $5 million worth of new backup wells and storage tanks are in place. So while in years past the" [...]
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  Posted: July 10, 2009, 11:59am EDT
  

• Beautiful Eagle Mtn. Rambler For Sale

  Click here to view the ad. [...]
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  Posted: July 08, 2009, 6:56am EDT
  

• Ranches Golf Course

  Should we have city run facilities such as golf courses?
  
  Apart of me says we shouldn't, but can Eagle Mountain really afford a business to fail when we already don't have any major business' out here?
  
  This is just one of many issues the city council will have' [...]
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  Posted: July 08, 2009, 6:24am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Considering Ranches Golf Course Takeover

  "Eagle Mountain is mulling whether to take over the failing Ranches Golf Course.
  
  For five months, the city has quietly been negotiating with Ames Construction, which owns the course and would like to turn it over to the city as a donation, "free and clear," said Eagle Mountain city" [...]
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  Posted: July 08, 2009, 6:21am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn: Roads? Where We're Going, We Don't Need Roads

  "Pony Express Parkway in Eagle Mountain will be extended east to Redwood Road, providing better access in and out of the Utah County city.
  
  Currently, State Road 73 (Lehi Main Street) serves as the only major access road into Eagle Mountain from Utah County.
  
  Mountainland Association of Governments" [...]
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  Posted: June 19, 2009, 8:21pm EDT
  

• Mountain Lion Runs Through Eagle Mtn.

  

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  Posted: June 13, 2009, 7:56pm EDT
  

• Power Assoiciation Plans Service in Eagle Mtn.

  "The American Public Power Association will perform a series of construction, repair and weatherization projects Friday throughout the nation — including Utah County.
  
  Other Utah County Day of Giving service projects in which American Public Power Association members are scheduled to participate include working on four homes for the" [...]
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  Posted: June 11, 2009, 8:15pm EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn: Rockwell Charter HS Noncompliant

  "Rockwell Charter High School in Eagle Mountain is in violation of its charter and the whistleblower who reported it now fears retaliation from the school board." -Des News
  
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  Posted: June 11, 2009, 8:09pm EDT
  

• Utah Air National Guard Fly Overs

  A Utah Air National Guard KC-135 tanker aircraft from the 151st Air Refueling Wing will fly over Eagle Mountain during the Patriotic Parade at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009.
  
  ""Please don't be alarmed by these planned flyovers," said Mike Monson, the base's emergency manager. "People aren't used to' [...]
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  Posted: June 06, 2009, 10:45am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Pays Back Homecoming Parage Organizer

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  Posted: June 06, 2009, 10:43am EDT
  

• The New Eagle Mtn. Bike Park

  

  Video Courtesy of KSL.com

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  Posted: May 31, 2009, 12:36pm EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Debuts its Free Bike Park

  "Utah County's first free bike park—designed and built completely by volunteer—held its grand opening Saturday afternoon.
  
  The Mountain Ranch Bike Park at Eagle Mountain features three downhill trails, a jump line, a pump track and a skills area where riders of all levels of experience can hone their skills."-KSL.com[...]
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  Posted: May 30, 2009, 6:58pm EDT
  

• An Extra Life for Eagle Mtn. Resident

  "An Eagle Mountain resident, Johnson is a self-described geek -- an award-winning cartoonist of Web comics, illustrator, designer and a radio show host. He is a hero to his children, and pretty much to his fans." -Daily Herald
  
  Click here for more. [...]
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  Posted: May 29, 2009, 6:47pm EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Hopes for Another Road

  "To understand the city's transportation problems, all one needs to do is take a drive on State Route 73.
  
  "When you get on the road from here to Saratoga Springs, it is obvious we need a second route," Councilman Eric Cieslak said at a recent council meeting.
  
  But'" [...]
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  Posted: May 28, 2009, 6:40pm EDT
  

• Property Owner says Eagle Mtn. Took His Land

  "Brent Johnson purchased land in a tax sale to develop homes. And he wanted to set aside lots for his children's future homes.
  
  But with a handful of wires, Johnson said, the city has turned his land into an undevelopable tract.
  
  And, he said, the city told him'" [...]
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  Posted: May 19, 2009, 9:57pm EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Organizes Volunteer Project

  EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY ORGANIZES BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT FOR
  
  UTAH VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
  
  Volunteer Work Day Scheduled for May 20 is Part of City’s Military Appreciation Week
  
  Eagle Mountain, UT, May 18 – Eagle Mountain City has organized a volunteer work day on Wednesday, May 20 from 4 PM [...]
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  Posted: May 18, 2009, 8:26pm EDT
  

• Swine Flu Eeks Closer to Eagle Mtn.

  "Three Lehi schools have confirmed cases of the swine flu. School officials at Lehi High, Fox Hollow and Lehi Elementary schools are informing parents of the cases.
  
  According to the Daily Herald, district maintenance staff was sent to each school to sanitize and clean the schools.
  
  Parents are" [...]
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  Posted: May 18, 2009, 11:37am EDT
  

• Former Eagle Mtn. Owner Saves Mare

  "When Tracie Greco of Eagle Mountain, Utah, sold her first brood mare, a 15-year-old registered American quarter horse named Mesa in 2005, she immediately had seller's remorse." - The Herald in Monterey, California
  
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  Posted: May 16, 2009, 8:37am EDT
  

• Salt Lake Trib Public Forum Letter

  "I have sympathy for the woman in Eagle Mountain who lost her children to the state for neglect ("Kids found in dirty home, Mom arrested," Tribune , May 9). From all that was reported, there was definite neglect on her part.
  
  However, it appears that she was a" [...]
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  Posted: May 16, 2009, 8:32am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Girl Awarded for Saving Brother's Life

  "An Eagle Mountain girl received a special award Wednesday night for saving her brother's life.
  
  Nine-year-old Katiana Heath escaped from her aunt's home last October and told neighbors her little brother was locked in a bathroom without food. When officers arrived, they found the little boy beaten, unconscious and" [...]
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  Posted: May 14, 2009, 12:00am EDT
  

• Woman Arrested on Charges of Child Abuse in Eagle Mtn.

  

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  Posted: May 09, 2009, 11:12am EDT
  

• Child Abuse: Here We Go Again in Eagle Mtn.

  "Jennifer Empey faces four counts of child abuse, as well as abusing a disabled child.
  
  Deputies were alerted after they found Empey's 6-year-old son, who is autistic, wandering in the neighborhood wearing nothing but a dirty diaper.
  
  Empey was later found passed out in a bedroom of the'" [...]
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  Posted: May 08, 2009, 8:40pm EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. City Council Seals Documents

  "The City Council has approved a settlement with a property owner for a power-line right of way and land for a power substation.
  
  But don't expect to find out how much it's costing taxpayers anytime soon.
  
  The council, without public discussion, unanimously voted on May 5 to seal" [...]
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  Posted: May 06, 2009, 6:44pm EDT
  

• Pioneer Crossing Project Could be Delayed

  "State transportation officials have temporarily halted a road construction project after discovering a pair of red-tailed hawks have built a nest in its path.
  
  The Pioneer Crossing project is a new east-west, multi-lane corridor from Saratoga Springs to south Lehi in Utah County. It's scheduled to open in late'" [...]
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  Posted: May 03, 2009, 8:38am EDT
  

• Former Eagle Mtn. Mayor Hits City with Lawsuit

  Unfortunately this is a lawsuit that Eagle Mountain City is probably going to lose.
  
  

  Video Courtesy of KSL.com

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  Posted: May 03, 2009, 8:29am EDT
  

• Former Eagle Mtn. Mayor Looking for Money from the City

  "Acquitted by a jury on Sept. 25, 2008, of seven counts of misuse of public money, former Eagle Mountain Mayor Brian Olsen has now filed a civil suit against the city he once ran, seeking $120,000 in legal fees.
  Olsen filed the suit in February in 4th District Court, according" [...]
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  Posted: May 02, 2009, 9:25am EDT
  

• Age-specific Research Helps Kids Stay Safe

  "For the first time, new research has identified the top injury risks for children based on their age. We took those specific safety tips to a mom in Eagle Mountain to see how it would change what she does to help her family Stay Safe." -KSL.com
  
  

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  Posted: May 02, 2009, 9:17am EDT
  

• Ground Breaking for Coop's Market

  "CWC Inc. President Phil Cooper broke ground Tuesday for his and the City of Eagle Mountain's first full-service grocery store, Coop's Market.
  Twenty shovels, with bright red bows above gold-toned blades, stood ready before the ceremony at 93662 N. Ranches Parkway on Tuesday. About 75 people -- dignitaries, businessmen and" [...]
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  Posted: April 28, 2009, 8:24pm EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Shopping Center on SR 73

  Looks like they're finally pushing some dirt around for the new Coop's Market shopping center in Eagle Mountain. [...]
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  Posted: April 26, 2009, 9:59pm EDT
  

• Shopping Just Got Easier for Eagle Mtn. Residents

  This Wednesday at 7:30a the new Wal-Mart opens in Saratoga Springs. Say goodbye American Fork. [...]
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  Posted: April 26, 2009, 9:57pm EDT
  

• Escaped Eagle Mtn. Emu Recovered

  

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  Posted: April 18, 2009, 8:13pm EDT
  

• White Hills Residents Question Annexation

  "White Hills resident David Myers said, "It sounds like communism to me. We have 130 people, but our fate is being decided by five people on the Eagle Mountain City Council that we didn't have a vote in electing. It's Big Brother going to tell us how it is."" -[...]
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  Posted: April 17, 2009, 7:17am EDT
  

• Camp Williams Artillery Exercises

  "The Utah National Guard announced that it will conduct a series of artillery training exercises over the next three months at Camp Williams.
  
  Three units of the Utah National Guard, the 640th Regional Training Institute, 1-145th Field Artillery and 2-222nd Field Artillery, are planning exercises during the following dates:[...]
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  Posted: April 13, 2009, 9:06am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Offering Shade at a Discounted Price

  "Eagle Mountain is going green -- in the traditional leafy way.
  The city is selling large trees away at a vast discount, hoping to add some shade to the city.
  
  The city has ordered 250 of the deeply discounted trees, which were donated by an Oregon company with the" [...]
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  Posted: April 10, 2009, 8:09am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Unanimously Approves Addict Rehab Home

  " The City Council, after fielding public comments for more than an hour, unanimously voted to approve a conditional-use permit for The Ark of Eagle Mountain, a sister facility to The Ark of Little Cottonwood. Both cater to professionals recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.
  
  The council had tabled" [...]
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  Posted: April 08, 2009, 8:06pm EDT
  

• UTA Up and Running in Eagle Mtn.

  "For the tens of thousands living in Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs, there's finally a new way to get to Salt Lake for work. A new express bus route is rolling.
  
  "That's good, probably a good idea. If you work uptown or something, that's probably the way to go,"'" [...]
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  Posted: April 06, 2009, 9:05pm EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Traffic Delays Equaling Progress

  "Commuters in Eagle Mountain are facing a double dose of road construction.
  
  The intersection known as the four corners in Saratoga Springs is a major route for motorists to and from Eagle Mountain. Redwood Road and State Road 73 in the area both are under construction. Both roads are" [...]
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  Posted: April 06, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
  

• Councilman comments on Eagle Mtn. Wanting More Roads Commentary

  These are comments from Eagle Mountain City Councilman David Lifferth regarding my commentary on Eagle Mtn. wanting more roads. I always appreciate the time he takes to read and respond on this website.
  
  "I appreciate your frustration. I also agree with one of your solutions. The city is willing" [...]
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  Posted: April 05, 2009, 8:49am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Want More Roads Commentary

  
  Issues like this will continue to haunt Eagle Mountain until the city can find a way to bring businesses here. These businesses are needed to generate tax revenue. This is why Saratoga Springs can come up with their portion of the money to build a two-lane [...]
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  Posted: April 04, 2009, 9:21am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Want More Roads

  "A single road leads to Eagle Mountain, home to 20,000 people, and the city has learned it will get no help to add another access route.
  "Every time we get a reasonable storm -- rain, snow, or wind -- residents get held up and it gets dramatic," said Councilman Nathan" [...]
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  Posted: April 04, 2009, 9:19am EDT
  

• Budget Deficit for Eagle Mtn?

  Eagle Mountain City is looking for ways to avoid a $260,000 deficit according to the Daily Herald.
  
  "Council members and city department heads met on Tuesday night to discuss how to cut more than a quarter-million dollars from Eagle Mountain's $34 million budget. Everyone at the meeting was asked" [...]
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  Posted: April 01, 2009, 9:20am EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Drug Rehab Home Commentary

  "At the March 17 meeting, the City Council tabled the application. Council members asked Boberg to provide a professionally drafted landscape plan -- she had submitted a sketch made on a computer -- before it grants approval." Salt Lake Tribune
  
  I love how our city council can't just say' [...]
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  Posted: March 31, 2009, 9:33pm EDT
  

• Eagle Mtn. Drug Rehab Home Update

  " Gloria Boberg said the state has given her proposed group home in Eagle Mountain preliminary approval.
  
  Now Boberg, executive director of The Ark of Little Cottonwood, just wants the city to move ahead and give her the conditional-use permit she needs to open her doors to professionals and" [...]
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  Posted: March 31, 2009, 9:31pm EDT
  

• Check Back in April

  
  Please check back in April [...]
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  Posted: March 22, 2009, 9:21pm EDT
  

• Cafe El Lago Visit

  It only took me two years after moving to Eagle Mountain, but I finally decided to go to Cafe El Lago located in Saratoga Springs.
  
  Pretty nice inside. If you're a booth person you won't like it considering they only have tables with chairs.
  
  Once you enter the [...]
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  Posted: March 19, 2009, 11:17pm EDT
  

• Proposed Eagle Mtn. Drug Rehab Group Home Delayed

  " Eagle Mountain » The City Council wants more time to decide if it will let a group home for professionals recovering from substance abuse operate here.
  
  The council voted Tuesday to table the Ark for Eagle Mountain's application until April 7. Councilmen Ryan Ireland and David Lifferth said" [...]
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  Posted: March 18, 2009, 9:11am EDT
  

• New Home Nightmare for One Eagle Mtn. Couple

  "Eagle Mountain » Kenny and Paige Woodson thought they were doing all the right things when they bought a house here.
  
  They got the lowest-possible interest rate on their mortgage. They had a building inspector go over their new home with a fine-tooth comb before closing.
  
  "We covered [...]
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  Posted: March 18, 2009, 8:57am EDT
  

• Utah Lake Restoration Plan Accepted by Commission

  "The final draft of a master plan to revitalize Utah Lake is done and ready for a review at the state level.
  Larry Ellertson, vice chairman of the Utah Lake Commission, says the plan to restore Utah's largest natural freshwater lake and expand recreational opportunities has to go through a'" [...]
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  Posted: March 12, 2009, 7:47am EDT
  

• Bad News for Utah County Commuters

  "Utah lawmakers in the House of Representatives shot down a transportation bill today that would have funded the construction of the Mountain View Corridor and the expansion of I-15 in Utah County. It would also have raised the vehicle registration fee by $20. Bill sponsor Representative Kevin Garn says many" [...]
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  Posted: March 12, 2009, 7:31am EDT
  

• Utah Tops "Happiness" Poll

  
  "Looking for happiness — it's family-friendly communities for some, tropical paradise or the rugged West for others. A survey of Americans' well-being, conducted by Gallup in partnership with Healthways and America's Health Insurance Plans, gives high marks to Utah, which boasts lots of outdoor recreation for'" [...]
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  Posted: March 11, 2009, 8:42am EDT
  

• Mortgage defaults are king in Eagle Mtn. for 2008

  
  "Nearly 11 percent of all homes with a mortgage in the Provo-Orem area are in negative equity in the fourth quarter of 2008, and that number is likely to grow, according to a report released Wednesday by First American CoreLogic, a Santa Ana, Calif.-based seller of" [...]
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  Posted: March 05, 2009, 7:41am EST
  

• The warm wind before the storm in Eagle Mtn.

  

  Video Courtesy of KSL.com

  
  
  "At Shana Allred's home in Eagle Mountain, she's certain every tumbleweed in town blew up against the back of her house. She lives on 70 acres of open fields." -KSL.com [...]
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  Posted: March 05, 2009, 7:36am EST
  

• Eagle Mtn. welcomes home soldiers from Afghanistan

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  "Some family and friends of Utah's 142nd Military Intelligence Battalion hadn't seen their soldier in over a year, so when they walked onto the tarmac, you couldn't hold them back.
  
  Eagle Mountain welcomed home soldiers from its city in parade fashion.
  
  They left a year ago,'" [...]
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  Posted: February 28, 2009, 9:55am EST
  

• UVU c;lasses at West Lake High School

  There is a survey that can be found at [www.uvu.edu] check it out.
  
  Utah Valley University wants to gauge Eagle Mountain's interest in attending credit and non-credit evening courses at West Lake High School in Saratoga Springs.' [...]
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  Posted: February 28, 2009, 7:02am EST
  

• Met Sen. Madsen R-Eagle Mtn. Yesterday

  
  Had an opportunity to lobby up at the Utah state capitol for and behalf of March of Dimes.
  
  While I was up there I paid a visit to Utah State Senate Chief Deputy, Ric Cantrell.
  
  Cantrell introduced me to Sen. Mark Madsen R-Eagle Mountain.
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  Posted: February 28, 2009, 10:44pm EST
  

• BEWARE! Eagle Mtn. Pioneer Addition HOA

  Today in the mail I received a letter from Quality Management Services who manages the Pioneer Addition HOA in Eagle Mountain City Center.
  
  They tried to tell me I had an outstanding balance of $5.07.
  
  No explanation, just that I had an outstanding balance.
  
  I called QMS [...]
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  Posted: February 28, 2009, 10:33pm EST
  

• Minor injuries for two boys hit in separate accidents

  Video Courtesy of KSL.com

  
  
  " In Eagle Mountain, a 14-year-old boy was riding near the intersection of Ranch Parkway and Pony Express when he was bumped by a car.
  
  He fell off the bike but is OK.
  
  Police say the boy was checked then sent on" [...]
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  Posted: February 26, 2009, 8:08pm EST
  

• Eagle Mtn. Rep. and Sen. play role in approval of abortion bill

  A proposal to allow private contributions to a state fund dedicated to fighting legal challenges to the state's abortion laws was given preliminary approval by the Senate on Thursday.
  
  HB114, sponsored by Rep. Ken Sumsion, R-American Fork, permits direct deposits by private citizens and groups into the state Abortion' [...]
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  Posted: February 26, 2009, 8:02pm EST
  

• Eagle Mtn benefits from Stimulus; UTA

  "The Utah Transportation Commission will funnel about $214 million in federal economic-recovery dollars in coming months to roads, bridges, buses, trains, sidewalks and trails all over the state." -SLTrib
  
  According to the Salt Lake Tribune, $50 million of the stimulus money has been passed on to Utah Transit Authority [...]
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  Posted: February 26, 2009, 10:12pm EST
  

• Update on Eagle Mtn. standoff case

  "New psychological reports show that an Eagle Mountain man involved in a standoff with police suffers from post-traumatic stress syndrome but doctors said he was not suffering from an episode at the time of the incident.
  
  The findings mean defense attorneys for Matthew Graham may not be able to" [...]
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  Posted: February 24, 2009, 8:58am EST
  

• In-N-Out Gets Close to Eagle Mtn.

  
  Good news for residents of Eagle Mountain.
  
  The area where we have to go and shop because our city has no amenities just got a little more crowded.
  
  "Popular burger joint In-N-Out has applied to open up shop in American Fork.
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  Posted: February 19, 2009, 6:47pm EST
  

• Boyfriend in Eagle Mtn. Child Abuse Case Sentenced

  "A man involved in a terrible case of child abuse and neglect in Eagle Mountain last fall is going to prison. Thursday morning, Sekoa Aiono was ordered to serve consecutive terms in prison of up to 5 years, followed by 1 to 15 years." -KSL.com
  
  

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  Posted: February 19, 2009, 12:55pm EST
  

• Eagle Mtn. Sen. Mark Madsen disagrees with proposed State Guest-worker Program

  "HCR1, sponsored by Sen. Scott Jenkins, R-Plain City, asks the federal government to let Utah use Social Security and Medicaid withholdings to pay for the cost of the worker program.
  
  Sen. Mark Madsen, R-Eagle Mountain, was part of the committee, but disagreed with the measure.
  
  "This resolution doesn't' [...]
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  Posted: February 14, 2009, 9:48pm EST
  

• UTA and Eagle Mtn. Bus Route

  "UTA Express Bus Route #806 will begin service on April 6. The route will provide direct service from the Cedar Valley area to downtown Salt Lake City. There will be two northbound buses each morning and two southbound ones in the afternoon.
  
  Buses will stop at an LDS meetinghouse" [...]
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  Posted: February 14, 2009, 9:46pm EST
  

• Recycling in Eagle Mtn.

  
  I preface this post by saying that I'm not "green" freak nor do I care for the argument on global warming.
  
  With that said, it's time for the Eagle Mountain City Council to step up and take the same initiative as American Fork has on [...]
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  Posted: February 11, 2009, 8:09am EST
  

• Tribute To A Hero: Pony Express Days 2009

  TRIBUTE TO A HERO: PONY EXPRESS DAYS 2009
  “A TRIBUTE TO OUR TROOPS” SPECIAL EVENT
  
  Eagle Mountain, UT, February 6, 2009 – Alta Vista Homes and Eagle Mountain City will pay tribute to an Eagle Mountain resident, nominated by family and friends and selected by a representative committee to [...]
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  Posted: February 10, 2009, 12:31pm EST