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Show o Page 7 Tirrfes Newspaper Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Domestic violence problem is a concern locally as well as nationally Editorial It is unfortunate that the problem of domestic violence continues to be a concern not only nationally, but also locally. The issue has once again become be-come the focus of attention as the Orem City Council issued a proclamation recognizing the month of October 1997 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month". The proclamation describes domestic violence as "a serious crime that affects people of all races, ages, income levels, and sexes." " The document continues: "...the crime of domestic violence violates an individual's privacy, dignity, security, and humanity, due to the systematic use of physical, emotional, sexual, psychological, and economic control or abuse..." Statistics for 1996 indicate the extent of the problem in Orem. "There were 856 reported cases of domestic violence, a 16 increase over 1995," reads the proclamation. "Simple assaults reached 322, with an additional 46 reaching the level of ag Timpanogos Green Timpanogos Cave National Monument The Hidden Heart of Stone Tuesday, October 1 4, was the 75th anniversary of the t establishment of Timpanogos Cave National Monument ' which was observed with a public ceremony yesterday. There is a cave that holds a hidden heart: A throbbing tom-tom in the mountain's breast. Millennia ago, it came alive, When tremors in the mountain split apart Hermetic hollows in its stony chest To animate its struggle to survive. A living mountain thrust across the sky? An edifice to glorify the land? A nameless monument that cannot die? Enigma that no one can understand? Behold the holy Timpanogos Cave Which, surely, time and circumstance forgave! The beating heart within the hidden hole Alerted animals and flying birds To feel the living power in their space. The perfect presence of its aureole Redounded to the wonder of the words ' Which, one day, would be spoken in that place: "Behold, this majesty of rock and stone That oversees the Utah Valley, wide! What shall we name this mount that stands, alone? How shall we call this paradigm of pride? A diary may hold the crucial clue Of how the mountain's appellation grew! The fateful year was 1776: ' . Dominguez and Escalante left New Mexico to find a better way To Spanish lands beneath the crucifix. They passed through Utah Valley, unbereft; And as the grateful fathers paused to pray, That mountain loomed in splendor hear the lake. The Timpanogos Indians became The inspiration that the Spaniards spake: "Mount Timpanogos shall become its name!" White Mountain of the Timpanogos Tribe, Your history, we gratefully inscribe! . The secret of its hidden heart was kept For centuries, by creatures on the Mount, As snows, perpetual, encased its peaks, "And hikers on its hills became adept. Then, one day, as the records do recount, The cave was found by one who views and seeks.' Its 'crimson heart was flooded with a flame, And visitors were bid to climb and enter. But first, you must write down your legal name, And buy a ticket at the Visitors' Center. The secret heart of Timpanogos Cave Is open, now, to all who will behave; And should you feel the passion of its heat, Your Timpanogos trip will be complete! gravated assault. Family offen ses totaled 742. While these don't necessarily involve violence, they are an indication of problems which may lead to violence. Reported cases of child abuse or neglect totaled 482. Robbery, rape, assault, and sexual abuse the list is long, and disturbing, when you realize real-ize that each statistic represents another victim of violence." The proclamation also stated that every homicide that has occurred oc-curred in Orem during the last two decades has occurred at a residence, and all but one has involved either domestic violence as defined by statute, or child abuse. Another sobering aspect of the domestic violence problem is its implications for the future. It was noted that children who grow up in violent homes are abused and neglected at a rate 1500 higher than the national average. Children who witness or are subjected to domestic violence often grow up to continue con-tinue the cycle of violence and abuse. Domestic violence results in t I extremely high costs to the nation na-tion in dollars as well as in consequences con-sequences to victims. The proclamation said that domestic violence costs the nation between be-tween $5 billion and $10 billion annually in medical expenses, police and court cases, shelters and foster care, sick leave, absenteeism, ab-senteeism, and non-productivity. What are the solutions? "Only a coordinated community com-munity effort will put a stop to this heinous crime," the proclamation declares, concluding conclud-ing by urging all ci ti zens to "participate "par-ticipate actively" in scheduled events and programs and "to work toward the elimination of personal and institutional violence against men, women, and children." It is clear that personal responsibility as well as community com-munity involvement must be the keys to improvement in the grim local domestic violence statistics, statis-tics, which, as it was pointed out, are all the more tragic because they do indeed represent real individuals. Protect your family from carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide is often called the "Silent Killer" because it gives its victims little or no warning of its presence. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that kills hundreds each year. Symptoms are similar to the flu, including headaches, fatigue, nausea and dizziness. In high amounts, CO can be fatal in as little as 5 minutes. Carbon monoxide is produced when fuel burns incompletely. in-completely. Sources include faulty furnaces and chimneys, car exhaust and fuel-burning heaters. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be easily prevented. The best way to protect you and your family is to follow the tips below and install at least one quality CO detector near the sleeping area on each . level of your home. The Utah Safety Council recommends the following safety tips: Have your furnace and heating system inspected and serviced annually, Never run an automobile in the garage or any enclosed space, Check all venting systems to the outside, including Hues and chimneys for cracks, corrosion cor-rosion or debris, Never use grills or hibachis inside your home, and Never operate unvented gas burning appliances in an enclosed room or area. 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Orem City Council briefed on electrical deregulation by REVA BOWEN City Editor If knowledge is power, the Orem City Council tapped into some on October 14 when they were briefed on the trend of electrical deregulation and its potential impact on Orem and its citizens. The presentation was given by Larry Ellertson, general business busi-ness manager for Utah PowerPacifiCorp, in a work session ses-sion held before the regular city council meeting. . Ellertson explained that there have been many newspaper articles and headlines head-lines on the issue of electrical deregulation recently, both positive posi-tive and negative. There are three parts of the electrical power system that people need to be aware of: generation, transmission, and distribution. Under a restructured restruc-tured system, power generation is the part that would be deregulated, deregu-lated, Ellertson said. A number of "power marketers" would enter the generation sector, but transmission and distribution would still be regulated. Ellertson said most power lines are not used to capacity, and Utah Power's transmission system has already been opened to give "equal opportunity" to "unused capacity". Across state lines, federal regulation comes into play. Ellertson's company has agreements with the marketing arm for federal projects, the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA). A couple of other entities own transmission in the state, he said. Councilman Stephen Sandstrom asked Ellertson if a Orem City Council looks at 800 With the 800 North Moratorium Committee and Orem Planning Commission reports and recommendations in on the corridor and its future development from State Street to 1400 East, the Orem City Council took on the complex issues is-sues in a work session in its Oc-, tober 14 meeting. At press time, the six-month moratorium imposed April 22, 1997, was setto expire, and the council wa3 scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday, October 21, to officially vote on recommendations. recom-mendations. The issues were broken down into ten recommendations given by the citizens' committee, which were responded to by the planning commission, and given added input from the city council. coun-cil. First recommendation -800 North not be widened. It was acknowledged by the committee com-mittee that such wideningmight said that the widening is inevitable because of increased in-creased growth both within Orem and regionally, and because be-cause of the road's prominence as the second most important east-west street in the city. A letter to the city council from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), which controls the road, also said that widening is inevitable. Mayor Stella Welsh noted during discussion dis-cussion that she believes there are alternatives to the widening and they should be looked at and pursued. Second recommendation recommenda-tion Priority be given to residential uses along 800 North. Also that professional office of-fice uses be considered where appropriate. The planning commission com-mission agreed with this recommendation recom-mendation and suggested the city council amend the city code to include a professional office zone as suggested by the committee. com-mittee. Third recommendation - As development occurs along 800 North it be regulated regu-lated by the adoption of both a residential overlay zone and a professional office zone. The planning commission agreed with the typical cross section worked out by the committee com-mittee and proposed that it be included as part of the Orem General Plan. Fourth recommendation recommenda-tion - Adoption of the residential overlay zone. This would encourage the parkway concept promoted by the committee, would help preserve the corridor for expansion expan-sion ir necessary, and would maintain the residential feel of the area. The planning commission, commis-sion, however, recommended that an overlay zone not be adopted for the corridor, believing believ-ing that current residential zones preserve the residential company had a 340,000-voltline and was only using 300,000 volts, whether someone else could use the extra 40,000 and pay the company for it. "Right," Ellertson said. , Ellertson described for the council a situation in which Utah Power uses its own system to transfer power to the northwest or southwest, depending on where the load is. Demand is greater in the southwest south-west in the summer, and in the northwest in the winter. This transfer of the bulk of power is called "wheeling". The money made by the company comes back and benefits the rate payers by adding to the overall profitability of the company. - Ellertson estimated that one-third of PacifiCorpUtah Power revenues are from the sale of electricity to entities other than retail customers. "How much are we wheeling for other entities?" Ellertson asked. "A substantial number. Under deregulation, this would tend to increase." But the process, Ellertson said, is like a two-edged sword. Companies must remain competitive. com-petitive. " , Utah Power hopes to be in a position to do billing. A single billing would most likely reflect the three elements of power production and distribution, even though customers might get their generation from another entity. Electricity travels at the speed of light, Ellertson said, and can't be stored, except in batteries. When electricity is generated, then, it has to be used, so it is a "time sensitive" product. Agreements have to be uses, especially with the recently recent-ly adopted new PRD standards and proposed changes to the subdivision ordinance that would limit accesses on 800 North. Fifth recommendation -The city adopt the professional profes-sional office lone for any use -not found in the residential zones. The planning commission commis-sion agreed with the recommendation recommen-dation and suggested that monument signs only be placed on parcels as the professional office rezones occur. Sixth recommendation -The committee recommended recom-mended that a new land use clement be adopted as part of the General Plan and that the professional office zone implement the new professional profes-sional office land use. The planning commission agreed with the recommendation. Seventh recommendation recommenda-tion - That 800 North be renamed to Canyon Parkway. The planning commission com-mission supported the recommendation recom-mendation with the condition that signs include the numeric designation as well. The city council seemed to agree with the name change and with keeping the numbers. Eighth recommendation recommenda-tion - That if 800 North is widened, it be widened on the north side and the canal be covered. The planning commission com-mission agreed with that recommendation. recom-mendation. The city council also agreed that widening to the north is "logical". Ninth recommendation - That if 800 North is widened, the parkway concept con-cept be expanded on the north side. The planning commission com-mission agreed with the recommendation. recom-mendation. The council also expressed ex-pressed support for the parkway concept. Tenth recommendation - A traffic signal be placed at 1400 East to improve safety and traffic flow in the area. The planning commission, said they did not feel qualified to dictate dic-tate the location of the signal, but felt it should be based on engineering analysis. UDOT's letter to the council said a signal would not be put in on 1400 East. Committee chairman Sam Yadon said the committee made the recommendation as a way to best Jielp people in the area today Extra recommendations from the planning commission included requiring a three-acre minimum for the professional office of-fice zone, limiting access to the professional office zone site plans, changing the PD-2 zone to R-l-8, and changing the FD-3 zone to PC-2. Property owners in the area face development problems under the rules, both those currently cur-rently in effect and those proposed. Bill Cox, who said he in place, he noted, to make sure customers do not go without. All of these arrangements are not in place at this time, he said, but there will always be a safety net for customers. Restructuring dynamics, Ellertson El-lertson said, include the fact that customers, particularly large customers, want choice. The intent is that with choice or competition, rates will be lower. Electrical deregulation is underway under-way elsewhere, and is consistent with national and worldwide trends. Not just large customers will benefit from, deregulation, Ellertson El-lertson said.' Urban and rural customers should benefit as well. Other key issues, Ellertson said, are that there should be a level playing field that is the same for all entities participating participat-ing in the business. "Stranded costs" plants and other assets that have to be used to provide generation for peak usage times, butmaynotbeneededotherwise need to be considered. There must be a "provider of last resort" as a safety net for all customers, and in connection withthat reliability. A system operator will have to deal with the problem of having enough power to take care of the customer cus-tomer all of the time. "There's a lot to be worked out on how all this is going to come into play," Ellertson said. He told the council his company is not currently sponsoring any legislation on the issue, but that they can "see this is going to happen" and they want to take a proactive approach and be a participant par-ticipant rather than a spectator. North issues owns a duplex at 362 East, said he asked the city if he could add ' two units, but the one and one-half one-half acre PRD minimum "killed" his project. With a three-acre office of-fice parcel requirement, certain sections would not be included and would not be developable. Cox also argued thatnrio one wants to build a single-family home along 800 North. He said he was going to redevelop, but can't now, and for him it means the loss of an annual salary $50,000-$70,000. Developer Bruce Dickerson said he has generally been in favor of what has taken place with the moratorium and planning, plan-ning, even though it has "slowed down the process". He said the planning commission and city council ought to be allowed some discretion in development decisions, noting that he has been made a "better developer" by having the council with the flexibility to place requirements on him, rather than havinga flat standard. Chem-Dry ribbon cutting ceremony Chem-Dry of Utah invites its customers and the public to attend at-tend a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 28th at 1:30 p.m. at the Provo Historic County Courthouse (51 South University Ave., Suite 215). Light refreshments will be served and Chem-Dry of Utah will also sponsor a drawing for $150.00 worth of carpet or upholstery cleaning. James and Jennifer Edwards Ed-wards are the proud new owners of Chem-Dry of Utah. There are over 4,800 Chem-Dry franchises across the world! Each franchise is independently owned and operated. After being involved with Chem-Dry for several years, the Edwards family had the opportunity to purchase thcirown franchise in July 1997. As owners ol'Chem-Dry of Utah, they maintain an honest, dependable, de-pendable, family-owned company com-pany that is dedicated to making each customer their top priority. Chem-Dry of Utah serves all of Utah County. Although not the largest franchise in the area, Chem-Dry of Utah prides itselfon caring for the individual and maintains a strong base of repeat customers. Chem-Dry of Utah offers any ki nd of carpet service cleaning, repair, protectant, spot dyeing, restretching, 24-hour emergency emergen-cy flood service, commercial and residential work, and upholstery cleaning. Chem-Dry of Utah. .trust us to treat you right! |