The Crossroads Journal

Dear Editor,

What may seen like “Common Sense” to some isn’t viewed the same by others.  In response to Mr. and Mrs. Wickman’s latest article, and their conclusion about who should be picking up trash on our City streets I would offer the following questions for the both of them to consider.  Have you ever had to work as a Firefighter/Paramedic?  When response time is limited because they are picking up trash and our Firefighters and Paramedics need to come to your house when it’s burning down or to take you or your child or grandchild to the hospital when you/they need immediate attention who will you blame?  Response time to an emergency is critical and the difference of a few minutes can mean life or death in many situations.  Our Firefighters and Paramedics have enough to do without having to be worried about picking up trash.  My suggestion would be to look into the many scout troops, church organizations, and youth groups in our area. A committee with support from these organizations could divide the time between the numerous youth groups and scout troops looking for service hours and let them give service to the community.  The city could also install trash cans every couple hundred yards along our walk ways to facilitate the number of people using these areas.  There are many alternative ways to come to some “Common Sense” about the trash accumulation but using our Firefighters and Paramedics to do so just isn’t very good “Common Sense”.

Katrina Long

Saratoga Springs Resident

By Nancy Kramer

Staff Writer

“After thirty-eight years as a city administrator, it is time to retire,” John Hendrickson, Eagle Mountain’s current city administrator, states. Hendrickson notified the mayor and City Council of his intention to retire by July 1, 2012.

The City Council approved a contract on March 20 and named Ifo Pili as the new city administrator, effective upon Hendrickson’s retirement.

Hendrickson has served as Eagle Mountain City Administrator since March of 2007. Prior to serving in Eagle Mountain, he worked as a city manager in Payson, Utah, as its first city manager and in Draper City just before he came to Eagle Mountain. He also managed cities in Idaho, Wyoming and California.

“Mr. Hendrickson has been an asset to our community,” Mayor Heather Jackson said. “He has been instrumental in helping grow our infrastructure, as well as getting our finances to award-winning status. We wish him well in his retirement.”

Assistant City Administrator Ifo Pili has worked for Eagle Mountain City since 2006. He was hired as a management analyst and was later promoted to his current position as economic development director and assistant city administrator.

Welcome Ifo Pili!

Pili was born and raised in American Samoa. He attended Brigham Young University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 2004 and earned a master’s degree in public administration in 2006. Pili was a defensive lineman for the BYU football team and played in the National Football League after college. In 2005, he was part of the Philadelphia Eagles team that played in Superbowl XXXIX. Eagle Mountain will probably have the distinction of having the only city administrator in the country with an NFL championship ring.

As Eagle Mountain bids Hendrickson a fond farewell and acknowledges all he has done for the community, the city welcomes Pili as the new administrator.

By Jennifer Klingonsmith

If you want a new twist on a Sunday roast, give this one a try. The glaze is amazing, and the meat is tender and juicy. Best of all, this roast is prepared in a slow cooker. Serve with roasted potatoes and carrots.

2 pound boneless pork loin roast, trimmed of large fat pockets

1 t. ground sage

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

2 cloves garlic, finely minced or crushed

1/2 cup water

Glaze:

1/2 cup brown sugar, light or dark

1 T. cornstarch

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons soy sauce

DIRECTIONS:

In a small bowl, combine the sage, salt, pepper and garlic. Rub the spices all over the roast. Place the pork roast in the slow cooker and pour in the 1/2-cup water. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Near the end of the cooking time for the roast, combine the ingredients for the glaze in a small saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium-high and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens (about 8 minutes).

Remove the pork from the slow cooker (drain any liquid), shred in large pieces and place on a platter or plate. Drizzle the glaze over the pork and serve. Serves 6; can easily be doubled for large crowds. Source: adapted from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe