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Show Uta h Pre ss $ aociation 467 East Third South Lake City, Ut. 84Ui 3t School District Speaks on MX Vol. 3 Thursday, July 2, No. 26 1981 20 4 City Council 0 ft. , ft & A Please turn to page A-- 2 cents single copy 3ttf?JT, 2 Briefly: Fireworks Set For July 4th Bankruptcies Plague Utility Bill Collection North 1200 East for a two year period was approved in Tuesday's action by the council, which also approved a request by Stan Gordon to construct Perhaps the most perplexing problem facing the city at this time is the increase in bankruptcies. According to councilman Joe Shelton, the city is involved in at least one bankruptcy per week, where in the past such actions were few and far between. Therefore, in last city council meeting, it was felt that steps need to be taken to protect the city in cases of bankruptcy and to insure the city is able to collect for utility bills left owing. condominiums in the Millview Subdivision on lots 3, 4, and 5. This property is located at 300 North and 700 East. After a public hearing, the council approved the annexation of one and a half acres owned by David Nattress near the North Stake Center. "We are desperate need of a weapons qualification course that will meet state standards." This was a statement made by police officer Danny Curtis as he appeared before the council to request funds for bringing the present course used by the police department up to standard. He further stated most of the materials - cement, fencing and block - will be purchased at cost and the labor will be donated by the police officers. Plans include fencing the course and building a small block building. It was also indicated that when the course is finished, American Fork police department would be interested in renting the course to qualify its officers. All police officers must qualify with small arms yearly, and such qualification includes time and distance on a standard course. Council members felt a larger deposit for utilities may have to be charged with closer control on utility bills. One case was cited where the persons involved were charged a $75 deposit for utility hookup, but recently they took out bandruptcy leaving a $1280 utility bill the city now has to absorb. The city attorney was directed by the council to work with city employees in devising a plan whereby the city could protect itself. More problems with the Lehi city swimming pool have created a "very frustrating" problem for city officials. One of the pool heaters recently broke down which required a man from Los Angeles be flown in to make the repairs. He stated the problem was created by a sudden power surge to 127 volts, while the .heaters can only tolerate 120 volts maximum. It was felt that because the city was responsible for the power supply, it should stand some of the cost in this repair. However, council members are taking exception with this point, because they feel power surges are normal in any system and therefore, equipment installed should De equipped with the necessary suppressor to protect it against power surges. Other pool problems include tile falling off the ceilings in the shower rooms. Councilman Joe Shelton stated Aquatic Pools also built the city pool in Murray, and they are having exactly the very same problems as Lehi. -- Steve Goodsell from the Union Pacific Railroad was present to discuss the closing of the U.P. crossing on 500 West. It was decided that the railroad would meet with the property owners in the area to affect a solution to the problem by limiting the usage of the crossing to property owners only. A request by Joseph Ford to place a mobile home on property at 1505 ? Youngsters enjoy one of the many unusual creatures who made appearances at the Roundup this year. '81 Permission has been given to Action Cable TV company to begin mapping Lehi City "for eventual' installation of the cable service by this company. The Mayor stated he granted the permission with the understanding that there were no guarantees included. The proposed Alpine-Jorda- n River aquaduct system that will be coming through the area along the Alpine highway as part of the Central Utah Project was discussed by the council. Cities in the area have organized the Timpanogos Water Planning and Management District to work with the C.U.P. on determination of where the aquaduct will be located as well as the turnouts that will be installed for the cities, and also the possible installation of a reservoir in the area of the Alpine highway north of Lehi. Concern with all of the matters was stated in a letter the city will send to the C.U.P., as well as an indication by the city that the C.U.P. will need to work closely with the Timp Water Management District, which was organized to protect the interests of cities in the northern end of the county. Parade One of Lehi's Largest An unusual number of individual riders, nine visiting rodeo royalties, ten riding clubs and five horse-draw- n vehicles added together to make one of the largest representative stock parades in the history of the Lehi f Roundup. : Riding as Grand Marshalls were Lynn (Snook) and Beulah Lewis, the the original early 1900 surrey belonging to and driven by Paul Hardman. Besides our own Rodeo Royalty, Queen Lisa Hunt, and attendants Susan Nettle and Carol Roseman, the National Rodeo Queen of high schools in the United States and Canada, Susan Cummings of Heber City was in the parade, along with the Junior and Senior Royalty from Wasatch County Fair and Rodeo, West Jordan's Rodeo Royalty, the Bridlette's Junior Queen and Attendants. Girls representing the Tooele Bit and Spur Riding Club were also in the line-ualong with the Royalty of Alpine's Junior Rodeo, the Utah Stampede Royalty from Nephi, Pleasant Grove's Junior Royalty, Leslie Kendal and Dana Day representing the Utah County Fair and Rodeo and the Sanpete County Fair, Rodeo and Races queen Jill Rasmussen and attendants Lori Lyon and Angie Steck. The State Bank of Lehi sponsored the beautiful Clydesdales from Pleasant Grove providing a vehicle for Miss Lehi, Sally Fowler and her attendants Lora Eddington and Wendy Powell. Beautiful purple and gold trophies were awarded to the following persons and clubs: Senior Riding Club, the Bridlettes; Junior Riding Club, John Rough Riders; Horse-drawn, and Alice Broadbent; Best Dressed Western boy under 16, Jody Strickland; Girl (under 16), Lynette Oxborrow; Single Adult Rider (Western) male, Kirt Evans; Single Adult Western Rider, female, Pam Continued on page A-- 3 aft In School Building 'Consider Every Option Administrators Urged By SHARON MORREY In a statement, Citizens for Better Schools representative Dixie Edwards of Orem, outlined to the Alpine District Board of Education June 30 ways they can trim their building costs in the future. Noting that if the district expects voters to approve the $30.5 million bond needed for future building, the district "must give clear evidence that they have considered every option," Mrs. Edwards asked the board to consider seriously her group's recommendations. They asked that the district let all future building contracts for bid rather than appoint an architect before the plan is seen. And CBS six-poi- suggests that no plans for any building be approved before the site for that building is chosen. "Design of any building should include the best use of the selected site to facilitate concepts of passive energy, and should consider whatever natural advantages or problems the site offers," says the CBS recommendation sheet. Mrs. Edwards says that is how the district got itself into difficulty with the water table at Aspen Elementary that eventually cost the district several thousand additional dollars. And according to Mrs. Edwards, the Manila Elementary school plans are now approved while no definite site Continued on page A-- 2 Queen Float Wins Trophies The orchids and deep purples of the beautiful Miss Lehi float caught the judges eyes as it was awarded the Governor's Trophy in the Strawberry Days Parade. Miss Lehi, Sally Fowler, and her Lora Eddington and attendants, Wendy Powell, were presented the Pleasant Grove award as well as the second place award for queen's floats in the Friday Roundup Parade. City Councilman Joe Shelton pilots the flower bedecked float at each parade. Miss Fowler is attired in a sparkling white dress while her lovely attendants wear attractive gowns of lilac chiffon with sequin trim. The float will also appear in the July 4th parade in Provo and later that day in the Sandy City parade. It is scheduled to be in the Steel Days Panade in American Fork and the 24th of July Parade in Salt Lake City. The float will also appear in a parade in Bountiful on July 23. Artists Invited 72 Entries To Exhibit Miniature Parade Draws Crowds, Praise I As in years past, the Lehi Fire Department will be staging a spectacular fireworks display Saturday, July 4. The presentation will take place at Vet's Park around 9 p.m. or as soon as it becomes dark enough. The show will be approximately 50 minutes and there is, as in the past, no charge for watching. However, the fireworks are becoming very expensive and are costing the city and fire department about $1,800, so any type of donation to city hall to help cover this expense would be welcome and appreciated, say celebration officials. Much of the display has been purchased by money donated by the citizens. This has been deeply appreciated, and continued support is needed, according to officials. The fire department orders the pyro technics from a manufacturer and then has the responsibility of setting the fireworks off. This has to be done in a very cautious manner because, beautiful as they are, it requires large quantities of black powder to propel the various aerial bursts high enough to get the desired results. Everyone is welcome. Bring the family and celebrate the country's glorious birthday in the way with the night sky lit up with red, white and blue designs denoting the nation's colors and the greatness of the U.S.A. G TO..,,. 1W! IV Sweepstakes Winner SWEEPSTAKES WINNER - 'Tiny Toff Tea Party,' an entry by the Leity and Letllian Clubs and Lehi Drug. Throngs lining the route of the Lehi Minature Parade last week were thrilled by the beauty and quality of the entries. Many expressed pleasure for the return of the miniature float as parade committee members placed restrictions on float size this year. However, size was the only thing missing as builders outdid themselves in designing and building floats of beauty, each carrying out its own theme. Of the 72 entries in the parade, a total of seven prizes were awarded to the best of the miniature entries. Sweepstakes prize went to the entry submitted by the Leity and Letitian Clubs and the Lehi Drug entitled "Tiny Tots Tea Party." The Sixth Ward entry "Progress on Rails" won first place and second place went to the Seventh Ward for their entry "Joys of Yesterday." "Pee Wee Pirates", an entry from the 13th Ward, won third place and fourth prize went to the 15th Ward for their entry "Patchwork Pioneers." Fifth place was won by the Fifth Ward for their entry "It's A 'Berry' Small World" and Sixth Place was awarded Pioneer Market's entry "When Pots and Pans are Handy, a Big Band is Dandy." The color Guard for the front of the parade was furnished by the Lehi unit the Utah National Guard and Grand Marshall and Mrs. Grant Christofferson rode at the head of the parade. The beautiful lavendar and white Miss Lehi float was adorned by lovely Sally Fowler, Miss Lehi, and her attendants Lora Eddington and Mayor Blaine Wendy Powell. Singleton and members of the City Council and their spouses were also at the head of the parade. The Lehi High School Marching Band was also at the head of the parade, followed by bands from American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Timp View and Dugway High Schools. Several marching and drill team groups also performed. of Riding in special vehicles were members of the Lehi and Lehi North Stake Presidencies and State and County dignitaries. Large floats, including the Miss Lehi entry, came from Murray County Fair Royalty, Alpine Jr. Miss Royalty, Miss West Jordan, Miss Sandy, Miss American Fork, Miss Pleasant Grove, Midvale Jr. Miss, Miss Orem, Miss Spanish Fork, Miss Springville, Miss Utah County and Miss Provo. Business entries included the Miniature Royalty float, Lehi Unit of the Utah National Guard, Mountain Men, "Save Our Children" entry. Area artists are invited to enter the American Fork Steel Days Art Exhibit July 16, 17 and 18 at the Senior Citizens Building, 54 East Main. The show will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Entries will be accepted July 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday, July 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. No entries may be removed during the exhibit. They will be accepted at the Senior Citizens Building. Total number of entries per person is limited to three, subject to acceptance by a jury. Entry fee is $2 per entry. Junior Division, 18 and under, has an entry fee of $1 per entry, and Senior Citizen entries - to be judged -are $1 per entry. .All paintings must be framed and ready to be hung, with eye screw and wire. All drawings, pastels, charcoal and watercolors must be mounted and framed. There will be a separate division for sculpture and photography. Police to Hold Prevention Class Area businessmen and other interested persons are invited to attend g a and loss prevention seminar on Tuesday, July 7, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the American Fork Junior High School auditorium. shop-liftin- |