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Show 841 DIGIT uJ WF STERN MCRUbRHPHICS UR STE EOW COMMERCE 4555 Li ShLT LftKE V LIT J T :- BUti--',- i publication of AWlahews nuwiinvintm Vol.20, No. 14 cents 50 Wednesday, April 8,1998 a single copy To Questionnaires may determine fate of Lehi's bid for EAS to Salt Lake area Lake ,j,mik ""yirf jfr growing crime rate V I Service Commission's Division of Public Utilities recently released the results of the EAS cost study phase and has recommended that US West and the Committee of Consumer Services proceed with a survey of Lehi residents to determine the level of interest and support from the people who will be charged for the service. An estimated cost of EAS to telephone exchanges in Salt Lake City, excluding the Bountiful area, might be $8.93 per month for single line, unlimited use. Business users might pay approximately $13.40 per month for the same service. (NOTE: These rates are only estimates.) The next step will involve 1,000 questionnaires, which will be sent at random to Lehi residents, who will be asked to "vote" as to whether EAS should be implemented. If EAS to Salt Lake City is adopted, the Lehi calling area will encompass 67 percent of all US West telephone subscribers and would become the largest calling area in the state. At the same time, Bountiful and Salt Lake calling areas would drop from the first and second largest to the second and third largest calling areas, respectively. fraud and other scams. Lorin Smith, representing the Juvenile Court system, said that Everyone talks about the gangs are often seen in Lehi durweather, but no one does anying school activities such as thing about it. The same may have been said dances. In response, Lehi High School about crime in Lehi at one point, Russ Felt, as well as principal but now people have done someJames Munson of the Lehi Police about it. thing said that officers Representatives of several Department, such attend activities on a reguagencies presented information lar basis so that youth see their about crime and how their organizations are trying to alleviate presence. Officer Toby Peterson of the the problem at a meeting last Lehi Police Department, told citiLehi in Memorial the Thursday zens about the Youth Court sys tem, which has were Citizens been started to encouraged again after a ask questions brief hiatus. and to remain "In the involved in the Crime Council four years I've effort to continue Richard Smith been on the 768-876- 0 grassroots efforts I've force, to curb crime. learned a lot Neighborhood Watch Civic volunabout the comLehi Youth Court teer Richard Lehi Police munity where I Dept. Smith moderated 768-711- 0 grew up," said the organizing Peterson. "Too Lehi Literacy Program meeting and sugpeople many citithat Hesther gested Rippy are saying, zens start with 7 By Russ Daly City Editor County Marsha Paskett, the Public 9 takes aim at charges. After a town meeting held April 1, 1997, where residents and city officials supported the concept of Extended Area Service (EAS) to Salt Lake, organizers obtained signatures of support from members of the Commissioners, who agreed to the petition. According to Lehi resident 756-766- Citizen's group If telephone proponents have their way, Lehi residents may someday be able to place calls to Salt Lake without distance long incurring Salt subscribe call Photo by Russ Daly from L to R: Karen Struthers, Brooke Worlton Elementary students present their findings about explosive growth in Lehi to their fellow students. The trio also presented the results of their survey to the mayor and Lehi City Council, who said the report could help In future planning. Three young Sego Lily and Andrea Struthers Hometown Explosion While we must always learn from the past, history does not always refer to ancient peoples and civiliza- tions. History can also include the recent past of people who are a part of history in the making, especially when those people can help shape the future. Three young Sego Lily Elementary students took a different approach to their History Fair project this year by conducting a survey of Lehi area residents, including business, civic and educational leaders, who expressed their feelings about the recent growth in the community. After compiling the opinions from the surveys, Andrea Struthers, Brooke Worlton and Karen Struthers presented their findings to Mayor Greenwood and members of the Lehi City Council at a council meeting. Greenwood expressed appreciation to the trio for their efforts and said that copies of the findings would be kept on file wIuTthe 'Planning Commission and the Planning Department. Other winners from Sego Lily whose projects will compete next week at the History Fair on the state level include Brent Keate, who researched the history of the former Jewish community of Clarion (near Gunnison); Andrea Durrant, with an impressive display on the Tintic Mining District; and Rebecca Robison, who compiled a research paper on her ancestor, Willis Eugene Robison. Over 70 questionnaires were sent to selected business, community and education leaders. The following represent the top three answers to each question: Why did you or your choose to live in Lehi? 768-488- ancestors schools. What do you feel are the positive effects from the recent growth in Lehi? 1. New people and families with talents, energy and new ideas. 2. Better faxtJase provides more city services and programs and infrastructure. 3. More stores, businesses and just 'they're Neighborhood kids.' Crime can Watch programs no longer be tolin an ongoing effort to ultimately level." erated at any coordinate all of the individual The Youth Court system was efforts under one committee. "It's easier to keep crime down organized in an attempt to stop than it is to bring it back down crime in the early stages, and of once it rises," said Noel Smith of allows young people guilty to minor offenses the opportunity the Utah County Sheriff's Office, who said that crime in Utah be tried and sentenced to community service by their peers in County is lower than the nationlieu of going through the regular al average, but is on the rise. Juvenile Court system. Those He said that Lehi has a problem with gang activity because it who fail this proactive effort, will be remanded to the is the first commuiiity south of Jhowever, court. higher where more Salt Lake, problems "I see some very responsible occur. out there along with juveyouth whose Smith, assignDeputy nile Peterson said offenders," focus ments on crimes against who volunteer at senior citizens, said that most about the youth the court. "We're seeing a draseniors are afraid of being vicin smaller tims of violent crime but are, in matic decrease crimes." for less account than actuality, Miss Lehi, Jennilyn Tucker, one half of one percent of violent has started a mentoring program crimes. He said that seniors are more at Meadow Elementary as part of likely to be victims of telephone See CRIME on Page 3 1 . Family and people with good values 2. Small town, quiet living environment, beauty of area. 3. More opportunity for children to be involved in Building. conve- niences What do you feel are some of the negative effects from the recent growth? 1. Traffic and road problems. 2. Loss of small-tow- n atmosphere, open spaces and farms. 3. Loss of values, increased crime and social problems. i Annual egg hunt Saturday Ready.. .set...hunt! The Lehi Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt for children up to age 10 on Saturday, April 11 at 9 a.m. at Wines Park, 500 N. Center. Children will be divided into age groups; separate areas will be marked off for children in those age categories. Parents will only be allowed in the youngest age group as directed by Chamber officials. Participants are encouraged to arrive early to find the correct area. Eggs may contain candy or coupons for prizes, which may be redeemed at the park. The Easter Bunny will also be on hand to greet children. Planners encouraged to 'think mink' Planners were encouraged to "think mink" when making a development decision last week. "There needs to be some before you say yes or no," mink rancher Keith Jonsson told the Planning and Zoning Commission. "You need to know the impact." Jonsson, whose property would be forced into Lehi City as part of the Lehi Farms sit-do- Carolyn Player of the Lehi Chamber of Commerce shows some of the prizes that children can win in the Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at Wines Park. Patterson a Annexation, Construction project, 66.74 acres located at approximately 8170 N. 9150 West, into proand RA-- 1 zoning posed R-l-- districts. The rancher said that he has 5,000 pregnant female mink at that location, which serves as a breeding ranch for other sites. He said that his operation provides between $90,000 and $130,000 in wages to his employee. City Planner Dianna Webb said that the planning staff felt that A-- 5 would be a more appropriate zone than RA-- 1 Write to a Tee Author brings alter-eg- o Lehi Jones to life By Russ Daly City Editor Lehi Jones is no ordinary man. But then neither is Ernie Reid. The former is a creation of the latter, salted with Reid's varied experiences and words of wisdom and peppered with gems from the Bible and the world's great philosophers. "God had given Lehi Jones humility, virtue, love, understanding and talent," read one catalog for books of local interest. "Lehi Jones was no ordinary man; he was someone very special who would be remembered into infinity as a 'Man of Grace." Jerry Johnson of the Deseret OOR COPY News called it "a cozy book" and major league baseball professional Vance Law said it is "a very quick little book to read...it carries a simple, yet profound message." Self-publish- by Reid, the ocean. Everyone book is available at local bookstores and has been sold in quantity in Idaho and Montana. Being a "people person," however, Reid also hopes to sell his book in person. His plan is twofold: to deliver or mail personally autographed copies to buyers and to meet people in their own neighborhoods. set-- t was i n g records. I told my mother, 'I want to set a record." And he did. H i s Roots who provided the initial supfor port Reid's own story began nearly 80 years ago in Spartanburg, S.C., a town 18 miles from the North Carolina state line. His unique life story sprouted when he was a small boy of 10, when he broke the world's record for sitting in a tree during a summer vacation. "There was no TV in those mother, tion. "We felt that farming was an integral part of the communi- ty," added City Councilmember Robert Fox. "I think we have to consider that that operation has been there." At the commission's urging, Jonsson and Patterson representative Dale Berg agreed to meet to discuss a compromise on the issue. Because of the condition of the mink, Jonsson was See MINK on Page 3 4';' days," Reid said of the impetus behind his three-mont- h stint in the oak. "Lindbergh had just flown across the given the existing mink opera- ' ' - - - : I know can't help a lot but we all need to take heed of these people who have destroyed patriotism, "I I and a decent family lifestyle.... If we can somehow help the children self-respe- ct learn the right values, it will be a step tion." From in the right direc- the book Lehi Jones: A Man the endeavor, brought him his meals each day. Realizing that his son was determined, his father later set up lights and a concession stand and capital-Se- e REID on Page 3 of Grace "s i.Vi in rf t " Photo by Russ Daly C. Ernie Reid, now of Lehi, autographs a copy of his book, Lehi Jones: A Man of Grace. Although Reid's book is In local bookstores, he hopes to market the work by meeting people one on one. |