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Show WESTERN MICROGRAPHICS COMMERCE DRIVE SUITE f F 4555 : 00 Vol. 18, No. 30 I fflff 'L f Wednesday, July 24, 1996 jl i b&fJtf ff ftl j J 50 M Sunset subdivision residents seek help to end water woes By RUSS DALY City Editor Water flowed back into several homes in the Sunset subdivision and scores of residents poured into the city council chambers to request assistance in resolving the problem. David Olsen, who estimated he is currently pumping about 3,500 gallons of water per day from his basement through two sump pumps, spearheaded the presentation at the Citizen Input meeting hosted by the Lehi City Council last week and told them of the water problems that have resurfaced in the area. Residents had implored the city council for relief last year, suggesting that the council might have some degree of responsibility for approving the construction of homes in an area with water concerns that may have been known before the fact. Last year, the council authorized the hiring of a hydrologist to study the situation; John Hadfleld, a developer of the Sunset area, shared in the cost of that study. James Nordquist, an engineer with Geotechnical Applied Consultants of Engineering Midvale, reported that 14 borings were drilled between Sept. 1995 to test water levels in the area. According to the study, subsurface water was encountered at depths ranging from approximately 7 to 35 feet below the existing ground surface. In a telephone interview outside the meeting, Hadfield said there was not a water problem during the development. "We were 12 to 14 feet deep on the sewer and there was no water there," he said. "I don't know what to do with it." 14-1- One resident said that the builder hit water at four feet when they were digging eight feet deep, and Olsen said that building inspector Clint Carter could not perform the inspection on his home because of the water. Olsen also said that he had heard of long-tim- e residents of Lehi who could identify locations of artesian wells in that area. Hadfield said that his father had farmed in the area for more than 50 years and had not had water problems. Specifically, he denied that there were artesian wells in the area. "As far as artesian wells, there is not an artesian well in that area that flows, that I know," he said. He explained that there were two e wells nearby, one at a depth of 600 feet and one at a depth of 400 feet, and that "the See WATER on Page 4 man-mad- ' ' XU ' 7 David Olsen "digs in" to take care of the water in his basement. Olsen and dozens of other Sunset subdivision residents recently asked the Lehi City Council for assistance in solving the flooding problem. Cedar Fort plans full slate of Pioneer Day activities City Editor Higher traffic speeds, more medical calls and a larger population are keeping the Lehi Ambulance crew busy throughout the year. According to Randy Wells, captain of the crew, the department has responded to 390 calls this year, more than double that of the 607 calls last year, which was itself considered a record breaker. Increased traffic speeds, combined with the hot summer weather, contribute to the number of runs that the ambulance makes. The higher speeds are causing accidents," said Wells. "But seatbelts do make a difference." In a recent accident, two crew members found a Provo couple lying on the inside roof of their car that was involved in a parade starts at the intersection of 100 West and 100 North; the parade will proceed along 100 West to Center Street, where it turns east, proceeding along Center Street to 100 East. Following the parade, the carnival will be held at the school playing field. Tickets will be available Photo bv Russ Dalv A Provo couple was treated for minor injuries after this rollover two weeks ago on "Seatbelts really do save lives," said Randy Wells, captain of the Lehi City Ambulance Crew. that they had cut themselves loose from the seat belts and were "lying on the roof" of the overturned car, according to West. The husband and wife were transported to American Fork Hospital, where they were treated and released. Wells said the department is also having more medical calls, including a rash of diabetic-relate- d incidents, which he also attributed to the warmer weather, and people not eating or drinking properly. Those are the most rewarding calls." he said because "the people are unresponsive when we get there, then they respond to the treatment. That is a very rewarding experience because of the training we've received." Most of the 18 members of the crew are certified as the remaining members are completing the requirements for the designation, which allows them to participate in several treatments, such as bandaging, splinting, administering oxygen, defibrillating and monitoring cardiac patients and even delivering babies. Under the guidance of the hospital, with whom they communicate by two way radio, the crew can also start intravenous lines and administer some drugs according to established protocols. Each of the Lehi Ambulance See AMBULANCE on Page 4 Editor City " began to feel poorly when others were getting sick. Cholera hit and as I was helping my friends and neighbors, I too, contracted the dread disease. "I lived a life of faith and while I died at 50 years old, I strongly believe my sacrifice for this cause was worthy." That's how 12 year old Cassie Winslow of Lehi portrayed the valiant death of her fourth great grandmother, Rebecca Burdick Winters, who died Aug. 15, 1852 during a Mormon pioneer trek across the plains. Cassie made her initial presentation as part of the annual History Fair, but she made her mark in Scottsbluff, Neb., last the month when she biographical drama, complete with pioneer clothing, at a ceremony to dedicate a new park to her ancestor's memory. Writing about the dedicatory service, Doug Harris of the Gering Courier said that "Cassie's presentation was perhaps the most poignant of all the various speeches and readings." A member of the Accelerated Learning Lab at Sego Lily Elementary, Cassie had her sights set on winning the regional meet and participating in the national competition in Washington, D.C. Had she won the History Fair, she would not have been able to participate in the ceremony in Scottsbluff. "It was a chance. I can do other history fairs, but I only had one chance to do this," she said of her experience. "It meant a lot more to those people there. It was special because you were right there by the grave." Rebecca Winters' grave along the Mormon Trail drew attention because of its location next to the Burlington Northern Railroad. With the grave only six feet away from the tracks, and drawing upwards of 20,000 visitors each year, railroad officials insisted that the grave be moved to a safer location. Descendants of the pioneer woman, some of whom settled in Lehi and Pleasant Grove, met to discuss the request. Some family members wanted to leave the site by the railroad, others suggested moving it to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, where Winters' husband, Hirum, is buried. In the end, the family voted by a narrow margin to exhume the body and rebury it near the original site, a move that pleased both the members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the people of Scottsbluff, who insisted that the grave be retained as a historical site. Four of Rebecca's were on hand to participate in the October 1995 burial following the exhumation about By LAURA GRAY Talk about talent. This family's got it. There's not many homes where six different instruments can be played by five different children. But Harlo and Nora John's neighbors get to hear the sound of blue grass and old time fiddling all the time as "The John Family Band" practices. The rest of Lehi will have the same opportunity Sunday at 7 p.m. when the John Family Band plays at Wines Park at the Lehi Arts Council-sponsore- Concert in the d Park. The John's, who have lived in Lehi for years, are the parents of four children, plus, are month Geneal one earlier. Winslow of Lehi, a attrib- uted the preservation of the skelethe fairly deep grave dug by the pioneers. The buckle from Hirum's belt, which had been used to lower the bed on which Rebecca's body had been placed for burial, was discovered with the bones and was reburied with her remains in the new site. "The day they dedicated that grave was the most spiritual experience I've had," said Geneal. "You could feel those pioneers around you. It wasn't just for us, a lot of it was for those people who gave their lives." Rebecca's grave was originally marked with an iron rim from a spare wagon wheel, into which William Reynolds, ancestor of another Lehi resident, Etana Gammon Larsen, had etched Rebecca's name. The wheel rim served as the only marker for about 50 years, ton to 7 after which the LDS church placed a marker at the site. The granite maker included some of the words from the beloved pioneer hymn, "Come, Come Ye Saints." And should we die before our journey's through, Happy day! All is well! We then are free from toil and three-legge- g 1 1 taking care of their niece, Blossom, who has lived with them for 9 months. All the children play the piano, and the violin, among other instruments. Twelve-year-ol- d Vanessa plays the bassoon, mandolin, and guitar, while her younger brother, Jason, age 11, accompanies her with the banjo. d Eric, has played the violin for three years. "Eric decided to follow in his brother's footsteps," Nora said. "He learned all the same music his brother did. He'd sneak it in his room and learn it. Eric was the curious one. He still learns things he's not sup-- ; Seven-year-ol- posed to." See JOHN on Page 4 m- - vjrtsT 1" sorrow, too; With the just we shall dwell! (LDS Hymns, 1985) Because of Rebecca's ancestry her father, Gideon Burdick, was in a drummer George Washington's army as they crossed the Delaware River, and his image can be seen on the bicentennial the Daughters of the quarter American Revolution later added their own marker. After receiving approvals from Scottsbluff the Planning Commission to have the new site designated as a park and a cemetery, the family convened again in Scottsbluff in June for the dedication of the park. "This project involved the Burlington Northern Railroad, the family of Rebecca Winters, the City of Scottsbluff and the State said Martha of Nebraska," Scottsbluff Palmer, City Councilmember, who served as master of ceremonies for the ded-Se- e PIONEER on Page 4 at the carnival for 25 cents each. In addition to a fish pond and cake walk, the carnival will include d races, games such as arm wrestling, wood sawing and and watermelon eating contests in honor of the centennial of the state. The carnival will also include a lunch, which consists of sloppy joes, corn, potato chips and a drink. Rodeo action will start a 4 p.m. with the junior rodeo, followed by the senior rodeo immediately after the conclusion of the junior rodeo. Stock is provided by the Circle J Rodeo Company of South Jordan. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages six to 12; there is no charge for children under six. Tickets are available at the gate. John family brings bluegrass to Arts in the Park program Youth pays homage to pioneer ancestor m By RUSS DALY I Photo by Russ Daly Pioneer Day activities will start in Cedar Valley with a rodeo slack at 8 a.m. With the jackpot roping now being held on Saturday, the slack will focus on junior events and will include poles, barrels, break away, calf roping and team roping. The only senior event will be open barrel racing. There is no charge for spectators to attend. The parade will start at 11 a.m., one hour earlier than usual. The 15. F 1 Editor's note: TTiis is the second series explaining the activities of the public safety departments in Lehi, especially during the summer. By RUSS DALY Interstate 3J 7 of a The man apparently dozed off at the wheel as the couple traveled southbound on Interstate 15 shortly after 11 a.m. He tried to correct when he awakened, although the car hit the guardrail of the freeway just before the overpass at the American Fork West Main Street exit, causing the car to roll over. "They were lucky they had seatbelts on" said EMT Bill West, one of the crew members who responded to the scene. Even more surprising than the fact that the couple escaped with only minor injuries was the fact 756-766- 9 rr Ambulance crew keeps getting busier rollover. To subscribe call cents a single copy i 5 Jft. .'J-- La Cassie Winslow of Lehi, 1 'J ii, Photo courtesy Geneal Winslow dressed as her fourth great-grandmoth- Rebecca Burdick Winters, gave the dramatic presentation at a special ceremony in Scottsbluff, Neb. last month for the rededication of the grave of the pioneer who died along the Mormon Trail. The 12 year old had originally made the presentation at local history fairs. |