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Show BUILDING COMMUNITY IN OREM AND VINEYARD Orem I , i u N THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007 50 CENTS a SCHOOLS: Area high schools ready for graduation TOWN HALL: Orern seeks to curb housing abuse SPORTS: Qrem girls win second 4A track title ORANGESODA OPENS NEW OFFICES State declares beetle emergency Mi g MARIO RUIZDaily Herald Pete Dalton of TruGreen ChemLawn lawn care demonstrates spraying for Japanese beetles to media during a May 1 7 press conference at the home where the beetle infestation was originally discovered. Michael Rigert NORTH COUNTY STAFF On the same lawn in Orem where the destructive destruc-tive Japanese beetle was first discovered last August, state agriculture officials on May 17 declared de-clared an emergency to help speed the pernicious pests' eradication. The emergency declaration gives the department depart-ment authority to have professionals treat all turf and foliage between 800 North, State Street, 400 South, and 1050 West in Orem. Representatives with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food have said for months that only 100 percent participation in a three-year pesticide spraying program wouldsuccessfully eradicate the beetles. TruGreen ChemLawn of Utah has been contracted con-tracted by the department at $400,000 per year for the x next two to three itingutah years to spray the pesticides Merit and See BEETLES, Page 2 ' ilS M ESE B EETLES loss Oman otwotkm New royalty excited to serve community Reva Bowen NORTH COUNTY STAFF r 1 he1 number 13 proved to be a lucky one for Khristen Millecam, who, as contes tant No. 13 in a field of the same number, captured the 2007-08 Miss Orem title in the scholarship pageant Saturday Sat-urday night at the SCERA Center for the Arts. The blonde-haired, hazel-eyed Millecam, 22, won both the top interview and talent awards on her way to claiming the crown. Her talent number was a vocal solo, "Habanera," from the opera "Carmen." Joining Millecam as the new royalty were Krystal Millard, 18, first attendant; Rachel Jones, 18, second attendant; Cathy Crowder, 22, third attendant; and Naomi Bridges, 19, fourth attendant. As the pageant winner, Millecam receives $2,800 in scholarship money and $1,297 in gifts, along with her $100 awards for outstanding outstand-ing talent and best interview. The new Miss Orem, a 2003 graduate of Timpanogos High School, is currently a Brigham Young University student studying technology education with the goal of becoming becom-ing a high school drafting teacher. Her service platform, "Empowering Women in Technology," Technol-ogy," relates to her field of study. A $500 cash scholarship for the best community service platform plat-form was awarded to contestant Mica Brown, who chose to focus on the importance of organ and tissue donation. This prize is judged and awarded by the Orem City Council. The $100 contestant award, with the recipient chosen by the Miss Orem candidates, went to See MISS OREM, Page 2 S" v r J Mil 4rf til jh) A1ARC HADDOCKNorm County Ashley Boulter crowns the new Miss Orem, Khristen Millecam, in the SCERA Center Saturday night. City Council makes new traffic signals budget priority Reva Bowen NORTH COUNTY STAFF " The Orem City Council wants piore traffic signals, but in order or-der to get them, it may have to postpone some landscaping, Sidewalks, streetlights, and new carpeting. - The council met Tuesday in a budget work session to discuss this and other issues in preparation prepara-tion for approving an $83 million final budget June 12. "There is always going to be competition for the (budget) funds," said Jim Reams, city manager, during the discussion. "... It's all a matter of priorities, just like it is at home." Ofem's tentative 2007-08 fiscal fis-cal year budget already includes funding for two new traffic signals sig-nals at 400 South and 1200 West and 980 West and 800 North. Each traffic light costs about $250,000. In order for a signal to be installed, in-stalled, warrants, or .criteria must be met, which include traffic and pedestrian volumes, school crossings, cross-ings, the number of accidents, and how the signal would fit in with the existing system. The city follows a prioritized list in installing the signals as funds are available.. The council looked again at some proposed capital projects, and the consensus seemed to be to delay additional streetlights for parks and expired special See SIGNALS, Page 2 I VirnrV'? Briefing MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM - Sen. Orrin Hatch is scheduled to speak at Orem's Memorial Day program Monday at 9 a.m. at the veterans' memorial in the Orem City Cemetery, 1500 North 800 East. The program pro-gram is free of charge and is open to the public. The program will have patriotic music performed by the Orem High School band and choir, and a 21-gun 21-gun salute, flag detail, and color guard provided by American Legion Post 72. Flags from each branch of the military and a statue honoring veterans of all wars are features o"f the Orem Veterans Memorial. During the program, members of the American Legion, City Council, and other guests will participate in a flag exchange ceremony to retire the military flags that have been flying for the past six months, and replace them with new ones. The traditional display of 100 U.S. flags and over 900 crosses to honor local deceased veterans will continue con-tinue this weekend. Program chairmen are Lee Bamgartner and Dave Voegele, members of the Orem Heritage Advisory Commission. UDOT GENEVA ROAD CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY AD-VISORY - Travel on Geneva Road (SR 114) will be restricted to one lane from May 22-25 and 29 between 400 North and 1600 North in Orem from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. for paving operations. On-street parking will also be restricted. Motorists should expect moderate travel delays. UDOT 800 NORTH RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PROJ-ECT UPDATE The north side of the intersection of 800 North and 800 East will be closed temporarily temporar-ily through today for pipeline installation. Motorists needing to access this area will need to use 1000 East as an alternate. The speed limit is reduced to 35 mph through the construction zone. Motorists should expect moderate travel delays, especially during the rush hour. For the latest project information, please visit the project Web site: www.udot.utah.govorem800north. CENTRAL UTAH GARDENS FREE CLASSES The new water-wise garden demonstration and education experience. Central Utah Gardens, opened last week and will be offering free gardening and water wa-ter conservation classes throughout the summer. On Saturday, May 26, at 10 a.m. Central Utah Water Wa-ter Conservancy District conservation horticulturist Megan Guenter will present "The 7 Water-Efficient Landscaping Principles." The class will help residents learn the seven steps that can help them plan colorful, attractive landscapes that also save water and money. The first Tuesday of every month, June through September, the Central Utah Gardens will also offer a Children's Story Hour- Garden Stories at 2 p.m. On Saturday, June 2, Guenter will be sharing some of the best children's books about gardens with children. On Thursday, June 7, Julia Tuck of the Utah State University Extension office will present "Keep Your Yard Healthy Essential Garden Care." Her message is that all landscapes require regular maintenance pruning, correct watering, and disease and pest control will keep plants healthy. To register for one of the free classes, visit Central Utah Gardens at 355 W. University Parkway in Orem or call at 226-7100. Complete Com-plete summer class schedules are available online at www.centralutahgardens.org or at the Gardens. EARLY DEADLINE - Due to the Memorial Day holiday, holi-day, the deadline for turning in wedding, anniversary, missionary and other celebration for publication in the North County Newspapers will be Friday at 3 p.m. for the May 31 edition. Details are available at 756-7669. The North County Newspaper offices are located at 399 E. State, Pleasant Grove. GRADUATION ADS DEADLINE - The deadline and publication dates for ads to congratulate high school graduates was printed incorrectly in the newspaper news-paper last week. The ads will be published on May 31. Deadline for the ads is Friday at noon. To place an ad congratulating congratulat-ing your graduate, call 756-7669. 6 lu,61055' 00050' XL 2EO NCUA Tft 3IIU 3tf8iTi6nal rate Information Open to all Utah County Residents. LEMPER J 1 I 'ff Copy |