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Show SHLT Ci i'Y LiV 44W;---- ; vm publication of i Xewtaliews IK. Vol.20, No. 2 Wednesday, January Jim 50 14, 1998 I a single copy cents To By Russ Daly and well, according to an early prognosis by Mayor Ken Greenwood. "Financially the city seems to be able to pay its bills and they seem to be able to do some good things around town, he said, citing the example of the recent improvements at the cemetery. "This is an example of what the city can do when it has a few dollars." As part of his assimilation into the office of mayor, Greenwood has spent his early days assessing the state of the city and trying to future anticipate needs. He said that he had taken a close look at Wines Park, particu larly with its new playground equip- ' ((: and we've been able to get some full-tim- restroom Photo by Bearable behavior that Russ Daly tive help which we hadn't been able Ken - at both literally and figuratively, when he rode into the gym on a motorcycle, bringing a new level of excitement to the game between Lehi and Emery. Ticket sales were nearly four times higher than they were the following night, and the feeling of the studentbody and the community was incredible, according to Becky White, advisor for the Pro Sport Marketing class, who spearheaded the project. Class members obtained $200 sponsorships from Scrooge and Marley's, Joe Adamson Auto, Aspen Mortgage, Big O Tires, L.W.'s Chevron and Timpanogos Dental Group. In addition, the Pioneer cheerleaders donated $100 from their fundralsing efforts. The Utah Jazz personnel who accompanied Bear praised the Lehi High studentbody for their exceptional behavior. Daly City Editor 1998 Utah Statehood At the Day banquet, held in Lehi on Jan. 3, noted historian Richard S. Van Wagoner was one of 36 Americans to win a national award for his achievements in the field of history. Nominated by the Utah State Historical Society for the Award of Merit, the highest honor given by the American Association for State and Local History, Van Wagoner chaired the recent Utah Statehood Day celebration ans is currently spearheading efforts to erect an Orrin Porter Rockwell sculpture on the grounds of the Lehi Memorial Building. (See related story.) The nomination read as follows: Richard Van Wagoner is one of our generation's most outstanding local historians. A professional clinical audiolo-gis- t who completely lost his hearing by hi Richard's passion for history has brought involvement in a multitude of local history activ mid-thirtie- By AMIE ROSE randon Larson By Russ Daly City Editor In the true classical tradition, Brandon Larson's dream is to live with and study under Julian Bream, one of the great classical guitarists. On his way to that dream, Larson is currently performing and studying the art form, and teaching other musicians what he knows. He studied piano for five years, having started because he was fascinated by the Bugs Bunny cartoon where the rabbit chases a mouse as he plays Franz Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody 2." Larson took up the guitar at 17 after hearing his father play the famous "Malaguena." He later found out that his father, whom he always watched play the guitar, was one of Lamar Eskelson's top students, although the elder Larson did not like to perform in public. "The guitar is temperamental," he said. "That makes it hard, but it makes it ities over the last 20 years. His achievements reflect the unusual ability to be a leader in historical scholarship, popular writing, museum work, historic preservation, library work and fundraising. He has written four books including Lehi: Portrait of a Utah Town, one of the best and most comprehensive local histories of any Utah community. His book Mormon Polygamy: A History, is one of the best studies on this important Utah topic. See HISTORY on Page is 3 full-tim- with Bream. Larson and his wife, the former Taira Parker of American Fork, moved to Lehi last year after their marriage. They have one daughter and are expecting their second child. are volun- teering," he said. "Volunteerism is alive and well in Lehi. There are lots and lots of good things happening." He also said that the operation of the city has been e helped by employees, such as the city administration, who can provide a continuity between elected officials who are continually being replaced. "The bottom line is, with the infusion of capital we get from Micron coming to town, it opens up ground inventory for our children to live in and we've been able to get some full-tim- e administrative help which we hadn't been able to afford." Greenwood the improvements at the parks, including Vet's Ballpark. "Give them some materials and they do a great job," he said. "That's a nice place." He expressed concern about drainage issues, which he said would continue, especially with the installation of more asphalt and more curb and gutter, which makes the water have to flow farther. To prepare for that, however, he said that the Planning Department is working on a Drainage Element that will eventually become part of the full-tim- Eagle Mountain, incorporated 13 months ago, is a city on the development fast track. In the past 13 months Eagle Mountain has approved an interim development code and approved a Master Plan. The City Council approved the Master Plan for the town in December, 1997, and is avail able for residents to read at the town office. By following the Master Plan, the town aspires to become one of the finest communities in the west. An important part of the general plan is the master trail plan. Every subdivision must demonstrate that it can connect its trails to the city trails, said Eagle Mountain Mayor Debbie Hooge. "The master trail plan is the plan to connect neighborhood trails to city trails to regional trails," Mayor Hooge said. The municipal park general plan will add to the master trail plan. The town has the services of employed Lythgoe and Steinbach to create this plan, which will ensure parks and open spaces for resi-Se- e EAGLE on Page 3 Cedar Valley continues to grapple Despite facing what she calls a challenging time, Cedar Fort Mayor Jeanine Cook said she is ready to "work closely with the council and the community" to "keep up the pace." Cook expressed her outlook on the new administration, which she will head for the next four years as the town's first female mayor. As with other areas of the county, Cook is concerned about growth in Cedar Valley and feels that the town must manage the growth so that any changes will have a positive effect on the community while maintaining its uniqueness. "It is a critical time for the council, committees, employees and citizens to be united as a community and work together," she said. "If we're serious about with growth the future of our community, then it's simply going to take a whole lot of people doing a whole lot of work." One of her specific concerns was water issues that face the town. She said that the town itself and the irrigation company must strengthen their relationship. "Solutions for the wise use of See CEDAR on Page 3 playing his way to his dream Since then, Brandon has main entrance. Two of his idols are Bach, been studying with Lawrence Green, director of the guitar who is believed to have comdepartment at Brigham Young posed music for the guitar, University. The younger Larson 'and Frederico Torroba, in has performed with the Lehi addition to contemporary Arts Council, the Provo Arts artists such as Segovia and Council, the Utah Classical Bream. Born in Bountiful, Larson Guitar Society and at the American Fork city celebration. moved with his family to He is founder of the Highland when he was eight Timpanogos Guitar Society years old. He attended Lehi and sits on the music board of High School, but graduated the Lehi Arts Council. nearly two years early. After Larson also teaches in his graduation, he went to work e in his father's landown studios under the direction of Main Street Music in scaping business, where he American Fork, as well as the specialized in designing and University for Children in building ponds. About two years ago, he left Sprihgville and the Alpine School District's community the business in order to devote education program. He recent- more time to his work in ly learned of an opening on music, and hopes to become a the faculty at Snow College touring musician in addition and is hoping to get an to his life's ambition to study appointment. Although he concentrates on classical guitar music, he also teaches lead guitar, jazz and country styles. He is currently performing at Trolley Square in Salt Lake City at the amphitheater near the is who Eagle Mountain is a city on the fast track Van Wagoner wins national history honor By Russ pavilion planned for Centennial Park in northwest Lehi. In addition, Bear, the Utah Jazz mascot, roared Into Lehl High School Friday night, LiHHiMMillAJIIIMUM to afford." facilities another administra- e Bandwagon Park should be completed by this summer and overall Master Plan. According to Greenwood, the future is likely to bring more annexations, but he indicated that that does not necessarily mean that the areas annexed will become 'city." Some of the uses would continue to be agricultural, bui they would "give area for the city to grow into." he Finally, expressed grati' tude for the many Lehi citizens who give of their time as they volunteer for various civic boards and committees. "When I look at the people who are serving on our boards, there are a lot of people the infusion of capital we inventory for our children to live in will be constructed in the park, one to pavilion in replace the the northwest corner, and another to be placed in the southwest corner of the park. He also indicated that the 'j Greenwood specifically cited the efforts of Carl Buhler and DeWayne Sorenson, who, under direction of the former Dee Councilmember Ray Russon, constructed some of get from Micron coming to town, it opens up ground ment and the restroom facilities that have been remodeled in preparation for the upcoming summer sea- - another three-acrpark is planned in northeast Lehi near Airport Drive. "With son. Two new pavilions i' 9 increased tax base e City Editor Lehi City is alive , 756-766- State of our cities wmiwrmrmmm Lehi is thriving with :Ji subscribe call wuuuwy'.u '.'I'm I' spy s'jits- - AW "CP CI?. V w ' LI " ' . Photo by Russ Daly Guitarist Brandon Larson, now of Lehl, hopes to one day study witn rr.aster guitarist Julian Bream. Larson studies, teaches and performs classical guitar. |