Left of the Lake

We interviewed Monica and Amber from Six Sisters Deli in Eagle Mountain. Then, we hear about the SS Sho-Boat, a party boat that sailed Utah Lake in the 1930s, and the very stubborn Mule Deer.   Highlights The best place to eat: Six Sisters Deli in Eagle Mountain How the Six Sisters Deli started The touch of magic: How they pick their menu What to expect next from the Six Sisters Deli Why was raisi...

We talked with Chris Carn, Saratoga Springs City Council Member, about the upcoming bond referendum to support a recreation center. Highlights What the Saratoga Springs proposition is for The advantages of having a RAP tax What's going on in the Saratoga Springs bond election? The different misconceptions people have about the property tax system Other solutions to provide solutions to the city's...

We interview Pat Scouten, a legendary fisherman on Utah Lake, Greg talks about the Lehi Roller Mill made famous by Footloose, and we hear from Grandpa Beck of Grandpa Beck's Games. Highlights Who is Pat Scouten, the legendary fisherman of Utah Lake? What is the book, Fishing Utah Lake, all about? The reasons he chose to fish at Utah Lake? What made Utah Lake so special for Pat? How float tube fish...

David Doty is the owner of the Lehi Bakery, a long-running, family-owned bakery in Utah and home of the square donut. Summary We interview David Doty, owner of the Lehi Bakery, and talk about Maud Fitch, a World War 1 ambulance driver from Utah. Highlights Who is David Doty? How the Lehi Bakery got started The secret recipe: How Lehi Bakery maintained its popularity and credibility What to expect...

We have a great conversation with Leah Tonga Hansen, founder of the Saratoga Springs Link Facebook page, then Greg tells us about Utah veterans and the 1913 Gettysburg Reunion. Highlights Saratoga Springs Link How the group started and the inspiration behind it Leah's vision for Link The good things people can start sharing with the community What happened during the Utah Veterans and the 1913 Get...

We discuss our favorite places to view all the beautiful Utah fall scenery, Greg tells us about the early days of recreational boating on Utah Lake and Jeff talks about his favorite animal, the Ringneck Pheasant. Highlights The coolest places in Saratoga Springs to go to enjoy fall What kind of activities you can enjoy while looking at the beauty and colors of the fall leaves How Utah Lake looked...

We interview Rashelle Mousley, Assistant Civic Event Coordinator for the City of Saratoga Springs, then we go 100 years back in time to hear about Rex Smith, the Deseret News Birdman, and Jeff tells us about his recent climb up Mount Timp. Highlights Who Rashelle Mousley is Saratoga Springs Youth Council What are the big projects the Saratoga Springs Youth Council participated in for the community...

We interviewed Michael McOmber from the Saratoga Springs City Council. We hear about the history of Saratoga Resort from 1920 to its closure in 1983, and Jeff talks about his favorite game company, Grandpa Beck's Games. Highlights What Michael McOmber does as a part of the Saratoga Springs City Council Concern from the public: What's going on with the roads in Saratoga Springs What other projects...

We Interview Melissa Clark from the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce, hear about Utah's only active unit during the American Civil War, the Lot Smith Cavalry Company, and Jeff tells us all about his favorite Saratoga Springs wildlife. Highlights Who Melissa Clark is and what she does for the Saratoga Springs What to expect from the events in Saratoga Springs, especially the rodeo events The othe...

We interview Kenny Ricks, the manager of Vasa Fitness in Saratoga Springs about building the huge, new gym and all its upcoming features. Then, we hear about the origin of Tooele and how to pronounce it, and Jeff tells us about his favorite animal, the American Avocet. Highlights Who is Kenny Ricks What makes Vasa Fitness different What to look forward to from Vasa Fitness What marketing plans wil...

We interview Mark Welcker from the Point of the Mountain Chamber of Commerce, talk about the history of the Saratoga Resort, and discuss the upcoming Utah Pizza Festival. Highlights What the Point of the Mountain Chamber does What Neil does with the SSBA Programs the Point of the Mountain Chamber has for businesses How the Point of the Mountain Chamber's advocacy works What Mark's favorite restaur...

All about Utah Lake! We begin by interviewing Sam Braegger, Programs Manager at the Utah Lake Commission. We then cover a brief history of Utah Lake and discuss the restoration efforts of the June Sucker, a fish unique to Utah Lake. Highlights Who Sam Braegger is What the Utah Lake Commission does What kind of activities can you try in the Utah Lake What will replace the Utah Lake Commission and w...

We continue with part 2 of our interview with Peggy Climenson and Richard Foggie about the proposal to build islands in Utah Lake. Highlights Who will be funding the Utah Lake Project What the proposal is to do the project Why does the technology that will be used in the project that can possibly cause ocean erosion exist What the three killer points of the projects are How the project can affect...

In this part of a special two-part series, we talked with Peggy Climenson and Richard Foggio about the proposal to build islands in Utah Lake. Highlights The purpose of the two-part series Peggy Climenson and Richard Foggio: Who are they and how are they connected to the Utah Lake project? What their initial thoughts are after hearing about the project Why is the Utah Lake project a big deal? What...

We begin by interviewing Brad Boney, President of the Westlake Ute Conference Youth Football League. Then we hear a fascinating story about a homemade ice boat that skidded across Utah Lake. We finish up with hearing about Jeff's favorite animal, the cougar. Highlights Background on Football: How Brad Boney got involved with Westlake Ute Youth Football What the Westlake Ute Youth Football program...

We interview Nat Petersen and Trisha Villareal, co-owners of Saratoga Springs Crossfit. We followed that up by talking about our favorite local restaurants and places to consume calories. We finished up by interviewing Lisa Bearnson, owner of In-A-Pickle, a local pickleball court painting company. Highlights What the exciting topics for this week's episode are What Crossfit is What the beauty of C...

We interview Joey Duckworth from the Saratoga Springs Softball League, Greg and Jeff discuss the unique Utah condiment Fry Sauce, and we welcome the Mayor of Saratoga Springs. Jim Miller. Highlights Who Joey Duckworth is How Joey got involved in the local softball leagues What the various levels of softball are How to join the different leagues in Saratoga Springs Which is important: The speed or...

We interview a French couple passing through Saratoga Springs as they bicycle their way across the United States, we tell the story about the medicinal qualities of the water from the Saratoga Springs resort in 1897, and Jeff talks about one of his favorite animals, the killdeer. Highlights How was the French couple's experience traveling in the United States What scared the couple before going to...

We interviewed LaMonte Wilcox with Fulfill Life Yourself, Kat Ashby, a local real estate agent, and Jeff talks about his experience with fostering a pregnant cat and raising her kittens. Highlights What the topics for this week's podcast episode are Who LaMonte Wilcox is What the book Neuro Auto-Associative Programming Manual is all about What the benefits are when you start learning more about ho...

We interview Brad Behle of Brand with Swag, tell a short story about the Pony Express, and Jeff shares his experience as the guest MC for the Saratoga Springs Orchestra's first post-pandemic concert. Highlights What Brand with Swag is How he came to Saratoga Springs The things he's involved in What branding for Brand with Swag is all about How the company sets itself apart from others Different wa...

Neal interviews Ryan Schooley, Chubby's Neighborhood Cafe, Greg does a trip review of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, and Jeff talks about a sweet songbird, Say's Phoebe. Highlights What topics for today's episode are How Chubby's maintains their food and service Maintaining the practice of boiling crawfish What the top three things to get at Chubby's are The history of the Bear River Migrat...

Greg and Jeff interview Neil about the Utah Pizza Company, Jeff reports on his family trip to Moab and Arches National Park, Greg talks about the founding of the Saratoga Resort. Left of the Lake is a podcast recorded in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Highlights What Neil's business is all about Why is it different from other businesses What to expect from the Utah Pizza Company next The history of Sarat...

In today's episode of Left of the Lake, Neal interviews Russ Garn, a local trail runner and small business owner. Greg tells the story of Camp Floyd, Utah, which in 1858 was the third largest city in Utah. Jeff talks about the second fastest land animal in North America, the Pronghorn. Left of the Lake is a podcast recorded in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Highlights Why the Lake Mountain is special for...

We interview Doug Meldrum, Economic Developer for Saratoga Springs, Utah; Greg tells the story of the epic rock riot, and Jeff talks about the largest bird in Utah. Highlights How the podcast Left of the Lake started What the topics for today's show are The purpose of building different charrettes in the community What to expect from Saratoga Springs Main Street Who the Deep Purple is What happene...