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Show Free Press New Utah! - Wednesday. September 29, 1999 - LeW Views continued from page 7 Street. This is probably the most dangerous intersection in town with the Maverick where trucks park blocking the view to oncoming westbound traffic, the school crossing, the curve, people driving too fast, the increased truck traffic, the railroad, and trucks hauling hazardous materials and explosives. With so much building along the road, and in fairness to the homeowners, the road will have to be rerouted. Blaine Thomas and his committee worked long and hard to provide a plan for Lehi's streets several years ago, but obviously this work was done in vain. Faculties: Former city officials were to have built a recreation center when the old 5th ward chapel was demolished. This has become a real boondoggle and subject of much deception. I would favor a recreation center for Lehi, and I would make every effort to get such a facility. The city has the old school property which would seem ideal, and should not interfere with the expansion of the Hutching's Museum, which I would also very much favor. On the library issue, there should be no question. A large, modern library is important to the community and should be pursued. Important issues: If elected, I would work for those who elected me. I believe in keeping people informed as to what the city is doing. I dont like surprises like the $3 added to our utility bill for drainage. Perhaps this was discussed in council meeting, and yes we should have been there, but that isn't the reality. Therefore, the city should make an effort to inform us through the newspaper and the Internet. Case in point is the pressurized irrigation system When this was first propose, almost everyone opposed it and wanted it killed. However, as we learned more, it sounded better and better. Today, this is one of the best things Lehi ever did, and we can thank Mayor George Tripp. I would also like to see a neighborhood patrol program for the community where volunteers drive around the communi- tv at nicht lookine for problems, thai should be repprjed to the' police. The1' volunteers don't .gel actively involved, but leave that to the professionals. I would be a strong supporter of the Hutching's Museum, the Historical Preservation Committee, our schools, more recreation, beautification, and the arts. These are all important to our community. I would work for more emergency planning so we are prepared for any eventuality and know what to do had have an organization to provide assistance, because the police and firefighters would be totally overwhelmed. Finally, I would be as honest, direct, and fair as I could be, and I would like to see more open- ness and more meaningful debating of issues and more community involvement and some new people given a chance to serve on the various committees. Rod Olsen Rod Olsen is proud to have been in the City Council during a time when opportunities were available to really make a difference. Some of the accomplishments during the last four years include: a 400 percent increase in city park space, new pavilions and playgrounds in both Wines and Bandwagon Parks, estab- - I would like to see the rodeo grounds and a ball complex built on that site someday. In the meantime, we've acquired property and are presently building a fifth ball field and a north access to Vet's Park which will eliminate the need to exit onto west Main Street. Members of the Lehi Arts Council have recently negotiated with a joint v venture to Point provide a Thanksgiving facility for the art programs. The city needs to provide continued support for this endeavor. I would like to see a new senior complex built which would allow expansion of the Lehi Public Library into space now occupied by the seniors. .' Lehi needs a recreational center, and I would like to see one built during the next four years. However, we need to be cautious and strive for innovative ways to acquire a center without placing a heavy tax burden upon the citizens. Important issues: Reflecting on issues and promises of the 1996 campaign, I feel that I've honestly tried to honor the commitments that I made to the citizens of Lehi. I've had the privilege to work with other elected officials and a city staff who understand the issues Lehi has been faced with. Collectively, we've managed to meet the challenges head-on- , and I feel that even though we may have 6tumbled at times, overall we've done a good job. I have enjoyed my experience on the council, and I'm running again because the past four years have given me the experience to meet the challenges and expectations of the next four years. I have no hidden agenda or motives, just a to serve and a desire strong promise to always place Lehi and its citizens first lishment of a parks com-mitte- beautifica-- t ion to the cemetery, to Vet's Ballpark, ; v.;:.. mi..!!., n- - ,..,.. ,4 purchase of Rod Olsen ' a large watershed area above Alpine, construction of a two million gallon culinary water tank and a new 20 acre foot irrigation reser-vo- i. Also he has seen the completion of a major west side sewage project, dramatic increase to the library budget, increased financial support for the arts and special event committees, implementation of a literacy program, major commercial development in the Street area, improvements to the city owned power system, successful negotiations with the Micron develop- ment, improvements to the administrative structure of the city, standardization of the ambulance billing policy, addition of a new tanker for the fire department, support of the COFs grant which has added additional police officers each e year, adoption of a storm drainage plan, and major improvements to the streets and sidewalks throughout the com- '.' - , city-wid- munity. Vision for Lehi regarding open space: Growth along the Wasatch Front is inevitable, and Lehi is no exception. I do not necessarily like seeing the change to our once rural lifestyle, but with real estate prices approaching $50,000 per acre for raw farm ground, I'm' not sure you can dictate to a land owner that they cannot develop their land. However, I do feel that with each new developW. ment, we must do all that we can to promote preservation of open Richard Smith's" campaign space for our future generations slogan is "Out with the old, In to enjoy. with the new millennium." He Proposal for congested Main has spent Street: Traffic along Main Street ,5,. is a real issue, not only from an work years inconvenience standpoint, but and lobmore importantly it is a safety ing bying at the concern, .During the first, two... TTtoWRtato years, pf myenure, J (ajpng with Capitoi the 'other "erected officials andr-- agricultural city stan) loDDiea, peunonea, protection, neeotiated and begged for 'stopping corUDOT to install traffic lights on wel- C both Main and State Streets. We porate J -. Richard Smith finally succeeded, and with the financial help from city, of our tax dollars, as UDOT installed two lights on well as other issues. the east end of town. Within the Open spaceclustering: First last two years, one has been I have to be elected, then I can installed next to the high school see what has been done to our and another at 100 East and master plan. Answer to come State Street. This is not enough, later. and I'm sure that no matter who n Congested Main Street: With is elected, it is going to be an onthe way UDOT operates in going battle to solve the probUtah, what can we do? Maybe lem. I'm open for any and all try for a couple of new stop suggestions, but keep in mind lights. "the problem is too big for any This would help slow the one individual or group to solve, traffic down a little and give the and we need to collectively put pedestrian a better chance to our thoughts and efforts togethcross the street. er." Faculties: This is something Plans for Lehi facilities for cit- 111 have to look into. It seems izens: The past four years have like only yesterday we were been good to Lehi in regards to lined up and passed books from facilities for citizens. This past the old library to the new one. a summer, we completed issues: I would Important restroom, volleyball and pavilion like to keep the citizens of Lehi project at the swimming pool. more informed on what Immediate plans include new is doing. Maybe a colplayground equipment at Green umn in the paper "Ask the Sommerset Park, Councilman," or a flyer in with Park, Stagecoach Park and the develour utility bilh on current opment of Allred Park. As a events such as why your taxes result of growth on the west side, were raised, etcetera. we now have 26 acres of land that is deeded to the city. self-center- ed Smith Richard several j fa Oct. Oct. Corbin White assembly on Pink slip party at 2 p.m. Book mobile No schoolUEA 1 1 Oct 6 Oct 7-- 8 Tots & Oct. 15 self-estee- m twinkies reading party at 10 a.m. , EAGLE CREST ELEMENTARY School pictures No schoolUEA Book Fair Oct. 5 Oct. 8 Oct. 4 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 7-- 11-1- SEP conferences from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. SEP conferences from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. LEHI ELEMENTARY Vision screening No schoolUEA PTA Fall Fair and barn dance from 5 to 8:30 p.m. located 1 mile west of the rodeo grounds. Oct. 6 Oct. 8 Oct. 14 7-- at Clementine Farms MEADOW ELEMENTARY Oct. Oct. Dress up western today Old time carnival from 4 to 7 p.m. sponsored by the PTA; activities include horseshoe throwing contest, sunflower seed spitting contest, navajo tacos. 1 1 Fair Book Oct. 6 Oct. 6 Oct. 4 Oct. 5 1-- End of SEP conferences by appointment SEP conferences by appointment No schoolUEA grades go home mid-ter- Oct 7-- 8 Oct. 11 Mid-ter- m m SEGO LILY ELEMENTARY Sept. 30 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 7-- SEP conferences from 4 to 6:45 p.m. No schoolUEA Dad's and donuts at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. LEHI JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 29 Sept. 30 Sept. 30 Oct. 5 Oct. 8 7-- ParentTeacher conference from 3 to 6 p.m. ParentTeacher conference from 3 to 6 p.m. Tennis: AFJHS at LJHS Tennis: LJHS at Orem No schoolUEA ' LEHI HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 29 Sept. 29 Sept. 30 Sept. 30 Sept. 30 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 2 Oct. 2 Oct. 4 1-- Oct. 5 Oct. 5 Oct. 6? Oct. 6 Oct. 8 ? 7-- Oct. 12 Park City at LHS Glendale at 11 a.m. at golf Post post high school tour for the Seniors from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Parents are invited to attend. Representatives from all the colleges in the state of Utah will be there as well from Ricks College. This is a great time to get scholarship, application, and housing information. Girls soccer: LHS at Park City Girls volleyball: LHS at Wasatch Football: Union at LHS at 7 pan. Girls tennis: State 3A Tournament at BYU Cross country: Kiwanis Invitational at UVSC Girls volleyball: Richfield tournament at Richfield ParentTeacher Conference 9 p.m. in commonslunch room. There will be a special presentation given in the auditorium at 7 p.m. on college financial aid Girls soccer: Uintah at LHS d eolf state tournament r.irla vnllovhall- T.HS at Union . Sis Vug U iAJiMUiuiMJ:.M . .... i a. r Tooele LHS at Football: Cross-countr- Co-e- y: d c 3-- Co-e- - i- I" J- - No schoolUEA Girls volleyball: Uintah at LHS ,T7ll7Z the-Counc- il The annual fall foliage trip The annual Fall Foliage trip is scheduled for September 30 at 2 to pjn.. They will be traveling Payson Canyon to see the fall colors. There is limited space available so you will need to call the center to reserve your spot by Wednesday, September 29. There is no cost The Seniors will be going to the Lindon theater on October 4 to see Hotel Frankenstein. The cost is $3 and the bus will leave at 6:30 p.m.. "All seniors who would like to go can contact Rebekka at the Center. The 1999 Fall Silver Screen Series at the Scera Theater has begun. The movies are Chris Hicks Picks and he will give a short lecture before each show. The shows will run through November 3. The Senior Center has the time, date and shows playing. Free tickets are available for all seniors. For more information and tickets call the Senior Center. The California Circle Tour leaving on October 2 still has space available for anyone interested in a 10 day trip. Contact Cookie at the Senior Center to make arrangements. All seniors, mark your calen dars for a free 10 minute massage on September 29. These will be given monthly on the last Wednesday of each month. Alece Cochenaur is a certified massage therapist. is tomorrow advance. The suggested donation is $1.75 for the meal. Spouses of seniors are welcome and other guests will be charged $4.05 per meal. For a ride to the Senior Citizen's Center, you will need to You will be call Terri at 768-973and home at your picked up 1. Seven Peak's Ice Park is offering a Senior Skate every Monday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The cost is $4 which includes skates. A Flu Clinic will be held on October 8 for anyone that would like to be immunized against the flu. The Clinic will be open to the public at 2 p.m. Shots will be $8 for the general public and seniors will need to have their Medicare card. This will be the time to bring in the whole family for their yearly flu immunizations. Mountainland association provides the food daily and no one over the age of 60 will be denied service regardless of their income, race or religion. All seniors are welcome. If you would prefer a Chef salad instead of the entree, you need to order it one day in taken back again. For more information regarding the Senior Citizen's Center please call Cookie Barber or Rebekka Smith at Wednesday, September 29 Beef and pepper steak, rice, whole kernel corn, banana, jelly roll Thursday, September 30 Country fired steak and gravy, baked potato and sour cream, cauliflower, tossed salad and ranch dressing, brownie pudding Friday, October 1 Polish sausage sauerkraut parsley new potatoes, peas, pears, Jello jubilee, white roll and margarine Monday, October 4 Chicken sandwich, spinach with lemon, itamin salad with ranch dress768-716- 5. ing, chocolate cake Tuesday, October 5 Barbeque Chicken, herbed rice, green beans, orange, bread pudding, white roll and margarine. V f. l CrveA VeAVe Prtvne Rib Or aV legs - -- 3 y''0ut . the eld. In With the new millennium." 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