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Show 3 ass Wednesday, November 9, 1994 Vol. 16, No. 45 50 cents a single copy ions BreaBHMaie Diazes He is Lehi's Fire Marshall full-tim- e ByRUSSDALY The better job he does, the less people think he is doing, but Dale Ekins is fired up to handle the responsibilities of his new position. A member of the Lehi Fire Department for 22 years,' Ekins was e Lehi City named as the Fire Marshall in July of this year. full-tim- His duties include fire investigations, fire safety training, inspection and maintenance of fire hydrants, and fire inspections for businesses. e With status, Ekins will be able to manage the business inspection process, which should ideally be done on a yearly basis. During such inspections, he uses an outline form that allows him to make recommendations, such as keeping fire extinguishers fully full-tim- charged and appropriately mounted on the wall, removing clutter or moving boxes that block exit doors, andeliminatingextension cords that have become a permanent source of power. "Our goal and purpose is to make their business safe so they can be there next year," he said. "We've had really good cooperation." He said that the inspections usually help the business owners save money on insurance premiums. Extra precautions are taken with high-risbusinesses such as the Roller Mills. With their proximity to Main Street and Interstate 15, for example, additional care must be taken to prepare to manage trafk fic effectively. To make decisions before they become vital, Ekins has taken a video camera inside each of those businesses to determine what special needs exist in those areas. He and the other members of the department can review the video tapes, particularly during the winter months when they have curtail their outdoor drills, to study fire hydrant access, traffic control areas, and location of power and gas all of the church and seminary buildings, including those in Cedar Fort. "We do find a few infractions but not many," said Ekins. "They're really glad to have us come by." In addition to the inspections, Ekins also assists Police Chief Karl Zimmerman with the city's Emergency Preparedness plan that is correlated with the three LDS shut-off- s. stakes. Schools, too, pose special problems since the students must be evacuated safely. The department conducts two fire drills in each of the schools each year to review the proper procedures. Sometimes they will hold one classroom in to simulate a trapped classroom. The plan calls for secondary exits, even if that means breaking a window, as well as a teacher assigned to check for miss- Mayor Bill Gibbs also assigned Ekins to help with the safety program for Lehi City, including the OSHAand EPAmandated programs for safety on the job. Even officials from Tooele Army Depot became involved in Lehi when they came to the department to discuss the toxic agents that are in their facility in case anything should ing groups of students. All of the schools have been to assist in these drills, and the department also maintains line drawings of the school to help them s locate the utility quickly. also went through Recently, they video-t- aped shut-off- K 7 - , I . happen out there. During the next few weeks, Ekins will be available to help residents with fire prevention during the holiday season. Citizens are invited to call the fire department, for information or help with fire safety issues such as chimneys or Christmas trees. dam 768-713- Photo by Russ Daly Dale Ekins is Iehi's fire marshal. d'H-tim- e Bullock keeps creating despite recent disability City mulls changes By CATHY ALLRED A celebrated local artist,Neldon Bullock's work has received notice over television networks, in national magazines, and in newspapers throughout the country. He has been commissioned to n do individuals such as Miss America's Sharlene Wells; Doug Kershaw or the Rajun Cajun, a professional country fiddle playwell-know- er; the late Governor Scott Matheson and his wife; and has been patronized by government agencies, prominent businesses, and numerous colleges at the height of his career. Although there are a few original Bullock marquetry pieces left on the market, the value of the artist's work is now in the many thousands of dollars and for those who desire a Bullock work of art but can't afford one, they can now purchase a large print of two ofhis pieces. A limited edition of 750 each, "Ute with Elk Horn and Medicine Wheel" and "Virgin Soil" prints can be seen at the Hutchings Museum. Available for purchase at various locations throughout Utah and Nevada, they will soon be carried in Texas, Oregon, and Idaho. Local residents can acquire a Bullock print at Peacock Studios on Lehi's Main Street. But there is more involved with this story than the fact that his limited edition prints have just come out. Unlike many artists who usually don't see increased value in their pieces until after their death; local Lehi artist Neldon Bullock has found himself in a unique situation ... he may never cut another wood composition again. An ancient art from Egypt, marquetry requires a skill in discriminating the best wood, cutting to exactness, and inlaying the veneer to create a detailed "painting" that has made it a rare art form. The detailed rendering of woods from all over the world produces images with warm rich tones f (jm in garbage service ma A discussion by the I'hi City Council about proposed ch:m-- ; the city's garbs go col lection arr ;.T).'f ments and fee schedule wns f.iuonp the items included on the cnomi-- t the group's last meeting. Councilmember Knollin Haws madeamotion to ameiidtlifriotion hemadein a previous' o"i"-i- rnept ing to change the da tes that the new automated system would be implemented by Waste Management. Hi? proposal suggested '.hut. h system would take effect Feb. 1. 1995, with a dateof June 1, 1995 for the curbside collection of bulky it"ms on tVie last week of the month. Haws said that Waste Managei ;JW' r f " V! - . ment had suggested that implementing both services at the same I I of color. Unlike his lesser counterparts, Bullock had so mastered his skill that wood fillers, paper backing, See BULLOCK on Page 4 Photo by Cathy Allred at Peacock Studios poses with his two released. prints just Neldon Bullock Families sought for annual Christmas project This newspaper is seeking the identity of needy families in this area for Chnstmas. "We need names, ages, clothing sizes and a list of specific needs," says Publisher Brett Bezzant. "Because of our own 'Christmas Family project each year, this newspaper has come to be a clearinghouse for needy families in the area. The names of families we do not choose for our project are given to other organizations, who carry out their own projects. We do our best to see that every family receives some assistance. Sub-for-Sa- Gfli'iStliHOS foniilies "Our readers have always been very generous in providing for the families we describe in the newspaper," says Bezzant. "The nice thing about the project is that the recipients usually cannot identify themselves because we list the children of all families together. It gives ev- eryone a chance to give anonymous ly in the true spirit of Chnstmas. Parents who have children of about the same age can ask them to select a gift for their secret friend. "It's really a great way to help someone who really needs it with whatever you can afford. "If you know of a family who, because of unemployment, illness or some other reason, may be looking forward to a bleak Christmas, please give us as much information about them as possible, including names, address, telephone, ages of the children, clothing sizes and any specific requests for Christmas. Please include your own name, address and telephone number also so we can use you as a confidential contact person." Deadline for submission of suggested families is Friday, Nov. 18. Names of families should be submitted to: Christmas Family, P.O. Box 7, American Fork, Utah 84003, or hand delivered to 59 West Main, American Fork. Written suggestions only. "nd of June, and felt that March 1 'iti!d Le more desirable to help citizens in the Spring cleanup pro-- n '!' by the city. Questions about additional costs hrnught another objection when Councilmember Wayne Carlton said he ',vbi upset because Lehi citizens hfid foren' thegarbagecan without possibility of purchase, and particularly because "American Fork got their? or free." 'We're going to shoot ourselves in '.he said Councilmember Reed Sunderland about the public's rwibb confusion on services and osts. Councilmember Carma Johnson made n motion to conduct another public hearing on Nov. 8; Carlton time is difficult. Councilmember Dee Ray Russon reminded the council that June 1 would actually mean pickup nt the gave the second, and all approved the ac- councilmembers tion. City gets update on up , Vi-Vrv- , ni.m'ppt - v Richard Van Wagoner provided the Lehi City Council with an update on the progress of a project to develop the old Union Pacific depot into a transportation-relate- exl lib d it. He explained that the grant pro posal must be made by the city, which must also provide 20 p'" ent of the cost - about $50,000 to 60, 000 in this case -- in order to ho eligible for the grant. The city, however, cannot hold title to the property prior to mak ing V V the application. Van Wagoner said that since the Hutchings Museum is a separate legal entity, the museum will hold title to the property until the appli-cMo- n is approved. Councilmember Dee Ray Russon said that the council cannot acton a vie committee's report on the same night it is presented, according to the I 'tali LeagueofCities and Towns' explanation of the Utah Code. Hie grant must be submitted by the first Friday in February of 1995. - Civic clubs have played an important role in improving Lehi By RICHARD VAN WAGONER Whenever businessmen have been reasonably free to carry on trade, they have formed commercial and industrial organizations for various purposes. On May 22, 1905 Abel J. Evans, Andrew Fjeld, Charles Friel, James Fyffe, S. I. Goodwin, M. W. Ingalls, James M. Kirkham, Henry Lewis, Alex Piper, W. E. Racker, John Roberts, S. W. Ross, Dr. Robert Steele, Dr . W. M. Stookey, and George Webb met in the Lehi Commercial and Savings Bank (206 E. State) and organized the Lehi Commercial Club. The purpose of the club was to foster the business interests of Lehi, encourage new industry, advertise local products, and furnish social diversion. By the time the group incorporated, additional club members included Parley Austin, Joseph S. Broadbent, J. E. Cotter, John F. Cutler, Morgan Evans, W. S. Evans, James E. Gardner, Mr. Green, George Hammer, Robert Howard, Homer Kendall, Edward Kan-en- , William Knight, J. H. Manderfield, A. C. Pearson, Nate Rockhill, O. A. Slade, John Y. Smith, J. E. Standring, S. J. Taylor, T. J. Wadsworth, Dr. Westphal, J. H. Wootton, Thomas Webb, and S. G. Wells. POOR COPY LeEii Yesteryears The first order of business for the Commercial Club was appointing a committee to meet with the Denver, Rio Grande Railway to encourage the construction of a spur near the depot. During the second meeting a secret ballot was held for electing a board of governors, and George Austin (president), John Y. Smith, and W. M. Ingalls were selected to terms. A. J. Evans, serve S. I. Goodwin, James H. Gardner and W. M. Stookey were elected to terms. During the June 19, 1905 meeting nine committees were formed: Admission and Grievances, Finance and Auditing, House and Property, Reception, Rules, Manufacture and Industry, Ways and Means, Laws and Legislation, and Good Roads (Irrigation and Entertainments were added later). The group was successful in bringing several important industries to Lehi, including the Agricultural College Central Experimental one-ye- two-ye- ar ar Farm (1906), Mount Pickle Factory and the Lehi Mill and Elevator Company ( 1906). Club members also sent a train car of supplies to San Franearthquake-devastate- d ( 1906), j : ; 11 if II li W: jf cisco in 1906. Perhaps the most important undertaking of the Commercial Club, however, was the groundwork it laid for establishing the Lehi Waterworks Additional interests and involvements of the group over the years included the pumpingstation at the mouth of the Jordan River, extending Lehi School District boundary lines to Pelican Point (to include the proposed town of Bostonia - "the town that never was"), an interur-barailroad, Redpath Lyceum Bureau Lectures, Independent Telephone Company, refurbishing the Union Hotel, a glass factory, the railroad rate question, Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company, Utah County Fair, cyanide manufacturing plant, Charmichael Chlorine (1907-1909- ). n baseball Company, a county-wid- e league, free countywide telephone service, and Pelican Point Mining and Development Company. The Commercial Club initially met in club rooms in the Lehi Commercial and Savings Bank. But in 1911 they moved to an upstairs See YESTERYEARS on Page 4 alt SJy Mmr') hit ' "MMRBSj This photo captures the Lehi Lions Club in a light ! , ...v .i the 1930s. Tl." Pride's antics took place in front of the Lehi Bank building uhe Dalley I uilding today). |