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Show e Mvn4 L&. I Avt,' fcfew.v - ., . y' v.' - .h...ft...tf"Axj3&&fr llil PS Photo by Russ Daly RfllTl Tin 0 llIlt flvniTl RidSePoint area resident places bales of hay near Fox ditch t0 control runnoff during last week's sudden rain storm. Other residents were critical of the development because a promised retention basis park has not mterialized. fact. His most current list of "hobbies" include: writing two separately commissioned biographical histories, one through Signature Books who want volume two of A Book of Mormons and the other, a family history beginning in 17th century Czechoslovakia for Dr. J. F. Sonkens; composing a lengthy scholarly article for the Utah y Historical Quarterly about the of Rockwell Station; finishing preparations on his Veterans Display at the newly renovated Lehi Memorial Buildimjcontinu-in- g to fulfill his responsibilities as his-.tor- Lehi's Historical Archivist; and putting a two bedroom addition onto his house (he will be doing the sheetrocking, mudding, taping, painting, and insulating.) In case this sounds like a add to that his lifestyle full time audiology business in Salt Lake and his family life which he shares with Mary, their five daughters, and four busy grandchildren. "I have spent a whole career writing books continuously," commented VanWagoner, "but I have always had in the back of my mind that I've always wanted to write a biographical history of my own family. I've spent a lot of time writing about other people and their families and their histories but in the next couple years or so I would be able to clear enough time on my schedule in order to get going on the history of my own family." It usually takes him five years amount of stress that it brings out in a person." But then his works have always been in the midst of the controversial topics like polygamy. His talent and skill is in being able to walk the tightrope of objectivity and in that earning the respect of opposing scholarly camps. "Half a dozen times with the Sidney Rigdon book, I thought, Tm going to give it up," expressed VanWagoner. "The pressure is put on you because you realize that there are historical experts out there in certain narrow areas and that it also involves a lot of controversy. There are a lot of people out there that would just jump on your throat; so you always feel like there are changes to be made and psychologically it keeps you on a high wire." "Balancing on a high wire" is how some of us might feel with his semi-avera- ge to complete a book. "The deadlines and getting high-pressure-d, complicated work-loaHe has accomplished national recognition through tenaciously persisting in presenting truth in highly scholarly and understandable manner. d. it the pressure literally causes me to have nightmares," said VanWagoner. ."Just the finished r ' IX - A Lehi man was also booked into the jail for a DUI charge following a stop for an erratic traffic patter. The man failed field sobriety tests and refused to take a breath test. The mayor of Cedar Fort has given notice that in the upcoming elections this year, two councilmember seats would be vacated Tom Groff's and Orson McKinney's. To qualify for the campaign race, the applicant must be a registered voter, eighteen years of age by the time of the election, and a Cedar Fort resident for twelve con Continued from front page Council 100 East in an existing GC-- 2 zone; the motion was made by Peterson, with a second from Allred. Rosenhan Requests by Automotive and Hart's for signs at their businesses were denied without prejudice due to lack of representation at the meeting and McDonald's request for final approval of their business subdivision and approval of their sign were both tabled due to lack of submission to the city engineers for - for final approval. With that information, City Councilmember and Commission member Dee Ray Russon made a motion to continue the discussion at the next Planning and Zoning meeting. Stephen Peterson gave a second and the voting was unanimous. In other Planning and Zoning action, the commission approved Carl Mellor's request to install a sign for Mellor Banquets at 877 N. r n Beat owners were on vacation. A child remaining at home had friends over to the house, some of whom talked to officers about the incident. A watch valued at $400 was taken from another residence in vacation setting. The home was unlocked for pet care. Both cases are still under investigation. A y radio valued at $1,000 was taken from a vehicle owned by a Lehi business while an employee was doing work at the Lehi pool. The business owner could hear children talking while using the radio and told them, through the radio, that charges would not be pursued if the radio was returned to the pool. According to police reports, the radio has still not been returned. In another criminal mischief case, another Lehi business suffered about $500 in damages when an unknown suspect or suspects cut the fence at the premises. secutive months prior to the election. Interested citizens can file for the four year term of offices with the city; forms are available at the muncipal office and further information is available at (801) ISSN No. 8750-466- 9 U.S.RS.No. 309-50- 0 Published weekly by Planners sent to the City Police Cedar Fort looking for candidates $7,553.67 to Peck Building Supply for materials. Motion by Councilmember Wayne Carlton, second by Johnson. $2,300 to Pulham Enterprises for painting. Motion by Carlton, second by Haws. $2,000 to GSI Restaurant for equipment. Motion by Carlton, second by Sunderland. $2,000 to Wasatch Stucco. Motion by Carlton, second by Haws. 0 Page 5 two-wa- Another Lehi man was charged with DUI and open container after being stopped for a moving violation. Although he performed satisfactorily on the field sobriety tests but failed the breath test. After his vehicle was impounded, he was released to a responsible party. An Arizona men was booked into the jail on a DUI charge after an officer stopped to assist the motorist. After the vehicle was impounded, a passenger was released to the custody of a friend. Cash totaling $1,000 was taken from a Lehi residence while the at Vet's Ballpark: Continued from front page time, the histories of all the church buildings, all of the resorts, Lehi city government and all of its departments, the cemeteries, and the parks. But in case you get the wrong idea VanWagoner is not himself retiring. And when he says he wants more free time in his future? ...Well, let us just say that he is a little bit of a workaholic. Although his wife Mary might say that that is a gross understatement of the the investigation. 11-fo- ot Van Wagoner of all An American Fork man was booked into the Utah County Jail on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, speeding, open container violation and expired registration; the man had been stopped for excessive speed as well as an erratic traffic pattern. He refused to submit to both field sobriety tests and breath tests . and had to be handcuffed when he became aggressive during The following purchase orders were unanimously approved by the Lehi City Council: $16,262.10 to attorney Ken Rushton for services in the negotiations with Micron Technology. Motion by Councilmember Knollin Haws, second by Councilmember Carma Johnson. $29,685.70 to Bill Oswald of Williams & Hunt for negotiations with Micron. Motion by Haws, second by Johnson. $4,547 to Phelps & Associates for auditing services. Motion by Councilmember Dee Ray Russon, second by Haws $3,601.96 to Ingram for library books. Motion by Haws, second by Johnson. $2,295 to Peterson Drilling. Motion by Councilmember Reed Sunderland, second by Haws. $23,312.70 and $3,824.80 to Western State Electric. Motions by Haws, seconds by Johnson. $12,300 to Rocky Mountain Turf for the first payment on a new wide tractormower. Motion by Carlton, second by Haws. The following purchase orders were approved for the new facility ' 12, 1995 - Police make DUI arrests several purchase orders , - Free Press Wednesday, July City okays Newtah News Group 59 West Main American Fork, Utah 84003 Telephone Numbers & Advertising News Circulation . . 9 3 Brett Bezzant Publisher Managing Editor City Editor Marc Haddock Russ Daly Subscription price $24 per year Second class postage paid at Lehi, Utah Postmaster send address change to American Fork, Utah 84003 59 West Main, review. n- - rj i j l . , x . 1 . - x;. , "VM 4? 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