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Show FA CITY Sf.LT LBKE I F njs Vol. 18, No. 47 rr Wednesday, November 20, 1996 50 cents a single copy subscribe call To 756-766- 9 Lehi City moves developers along road to annexation By RUSS DALY City Editor The Lehi City Council made some resolutions recently that gave several developers the nod to start the petitioning process for annexation. More formal than the previous format of polling the council for their willingness to hear such annexation petitions, the city officials heard several requests and passed resolutions stating that they would be willing to consider the action in the future. There are no guarantees," said Councilmember Robert Fox in an interview after the council meeting. "All the resolution does is provide for the fact that we're willing to look at that. It gives them developers up front an idea of what we would favor." There is no cost to the developer for making the request at a meeting of the City Council, but each should have a general sketch or outline, something that Fox suggested "would help us understand where they're headed." At their meeting last Tuesday, the council approved all seven of the resolutions regarding the preliminary annexation procedures. The largest of those potential developments was the 1,200 acres that includes the 640 acre Saratoga Springs development. "Is there any urgency that we have to act on this immediately" asked Councilmember Dee Ray Russon, who expressed several concerns, which included the following: That the city already needed to fund $17,000 in road repairs to Road the near Frontage Thanksgiving Point; more would be needed to improve the roads to Saratoga. That the quality of water to the area would be compromised and that the city's existing water supply would be strained. Concern about homeowners along the annexation path who may not want to be annexed. Concerns about public safety protection, as well as the question of which power company would service the development. "What we are creating is a financial burden on the community," said Russon. "I think it's a prudent thing we not rush into it." Both Fox and Councilmember Reed Sunderland felt that having the development under the city's jurisdiction would be beneficial by having some control over the wells that would be dug, wells that affect might the underground aquifer. Fox also said pointed the Lehi Fire out that Department is already under contract to provide the fire protection to the area, and Sunderland added that the develwould still proceed opment whether Lehi City annexed it or not. "I think there's a lot of people who are going to be upset if we annex this in in the short run,"said Councilmember Frances Comer. "But in the long run they'll say we knew what we were doing." Sunderland also pointed out that the developers had moved a See SARATOGA on Page 5 US West wants to put hold on EAS plan By RUSS DALY City Editor S.P.:ii8TsTftifs.... , - ..JIT.. wauwiwsiMwAtxcws. mat Forced in Utah presents I tM si a a 8 UTAH sAU LAt ",r fh" 19 'Holiday Tree for immcW j ot Photo by Marcella Walker A worker adjusts the netting to prepare the National Christmas Tree for its trip to Washington, D.C. National Christmas tree makes stop in north Utah Valley By MARCELLA WALKER A 70 foot Engelmann Spruce from Huntington Canyon in the Manti-LaSNational Forest was on display Monday at Mack Truck of Utah in Pleasant Grove prior to its departure to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. to serve as the National Christmas Tree. The public was invited to view the tree at the Mack Truck plant at 350 W. 700 South. A special cer emony was conducted by David A. Barletta of Mack Trucks. Remarks were given by Bevan Killpack of the U.S. Forest Service and Lloyd Ash, mayor of Pleasant Grove. The tree was selected from the State of Utah because this is the Utah Centennial. Forest Service offi- cials searched the state for the best tree to serve as the National Christmas Tree. It will be placed on the lawn in front of the U.S. Capitol. The tree will be lighted on Dec. 10 at 3:30 p.m. Utah time. Simultaneously, the tree at the Utah State Capitol will also be lighted. Bevan Killpack, who is over all six of the National Forests in Utah, said that it is difficult to find that large of a tree in Utah. It had to be the right shape and must be near to a road. Killpack will make the trip across the country with the tree. They will make 14 stops as the tree makes its way to the nation's capitol. Some of the stops will be in Cheyenne. Wyo.; Spearfish, S.D.; Rapid City, S.D.; Pierre, S.D.; Sioux Falls, S.D.; LaCrosse, Wise; South Bend, Ind.; Pittsburgh, Penn.; Allentown, Penn.; and Hagerstown, Md. Newspaper seeks information on needy families for Christmas This newspaper is seeking the identity of needy families in this area for Christmas. "We need the names, address, telephone, ages, clothing sizes, and any specific needs of the family," says Publisher Brett Bezzant. "Many organizations and families come to the newspaper seeking this information to do their own projects. We try to match each needy family with a sponsor. "If you know of a family who, because of unemployment, illness, injury, or some other reason, may be forward to a bleak looking Christmas, please give us as much information about them as possible. Please include your own name, address and phone number so the sponsor can use you as a confidential contact person. This way the family's Christmas can be a welcome surprise." Readers who do not wish to sponsor a family but would like to help may contribute cash. Monetary donations are divided among the sponsoring organizations to be given to the families with their own contributions. Please submit information on needy families or cash donations to: well. Marsha Paskett, one of Service Commission 11 SJ' H'JS 4 w s Although US West is. in the words of a company spokesperson, "not against providing Extended Area Service (EAS) in Utah County," the utility seems to be concerned about revenue losses. Projecting long distance revenue losses exceeding $1 million, US West has appealed the recent bv decision the Public I" tation while additional hearings are conducted to determine if customers are still willing to pay the additional charge over the original rate structure. US West has also asked the PSC to reconsider its ruling on two other EAS petitions. In Lehi, a group of citizens is behind a move to add EAS to exchanges in Salt Lake County as Christmas Family, P.O. Box 7, American Fork, Utah 84003. If your family or organization would like to do a project for one or more of the suggested families, please stop into our office at 59 W. Main, American Fork anytime after Nov. 19. There is no specific deadline, but most sponsors want to start working on their projects before or soon after Thanksgiving. the citizens behind to implement county wide Area Residential the said move, that the Lehi-SaLake EAS request was next in line Business for its customers. S1.26 S2.84 Lehi "There was AF 1.12 2.52 no hearing for PG 1.44 3.24 the PSC to the after consider the Springdale-St- . loss of the toll revenues," said Eve George request and the Morgan-Ogde- n area request, both of which Mary Verde, Local Area Manager for US West, adding that the comhave been approved; those two requests, however, are the two pany has asked the PSC to reevaluate the proposed EAS rates that US West is asking the PSC to "because the long distance revreconsider. enues were not taken into considPaskett attended the recent eration." meeting of the Lehi City Council US West is proposing that they to present information about her make additions to the amounts cause and asked for support in previously given by the PSC to getting information to the citizens of Lehi in order for them to cover the lost toll charges; Verde explained that the PSC rates request the additional EAS if they (published in this paper two are interested. "Lehi to Salt Lake could be weeks ago) only cover the amortized cost of modifications to the the next one approved if we become involved," Paskett told the equipment that provide local calling for the county. (See box for members of the council. She explained that citizens additional rate amounts.) Verde did not give an exact need to make US West aware of time for the implementation, one their support for the move, particof the requirements of the previularly if they are with an alternaous order by the PSC, but said the tive long distance carrier, which may not be counted in the traffic changes would take place "sometime during the first quarter" of study that determines the need for EAS. 1997, provided they are required Councilmember Dee to go ahead with the EAS ruling. Ray The PSC has 20 days from Nov. Russon, with a second from 12 to consider the appeal by US Councilmember Robert Fox and unanimous support of the council West; their options include ignoras a whole, made a motion to ing or denying the appeal which would mean the EAS order allow Paskett to include informamust be carried out according to tion and reply cards and letters Lake EAS in or about the Lehi-Sathe implementation schedule reconsider will their ruling, the next mailing of the city's utilithey which would delay the implemen- - ty bills. EAS lt lt Peterson helps teens grow, contribute through Youth Court By RUSS DALY City Editor The youth need an advocate, not only when they are in trouble, but when they are eager to learn about the world around them. Barbara Peterson of Lehi recognized that need in reorganizing the Lehi Youth City Council and implementing the Lehi Youth Court. Although she has since had to resign for personal reasons, she said many members of the peer programs still consider themselves part of the organization and want to continue in the efforts to use the abilities of the young people of the community. former Asked by Councilmember Carma Johnson to revitalize the program, Peterson went to the American Fork Youth City Council and their advisor, La Von Laursen, for information. After it was formed, Peterson took the members of the group to training sessions and retreats to improve their leadership skills and provide a bonding experience for one another. Under her direction, Jarrett Miner and Tyson Sunderland served as mayors of the youth group, with Heather Schramm, Jill Clements, Danielle Price, Erin Peterson, Adam Hughes, Lisa Baird, Donovan Hunter, Mindy Stevens, Candie Terry, Chad Beck, Kandess Hunt, Jackie Hunt and Jennilyn Tucker serving as Some of the group's civic projects included a contest to name the water slide that was donated to the city by the developers of Saratoga, participating in the city parades, as The group also actively participated in the D.A.R.E. Program under the direction of Det. Kathy Stewart. Members of the Youth Council attended class sessions, graduation ceremonies and the annual D.A.R.E. Day activities in May. In August of 1995, Peterson helped the council organize a Youth "I think they are fantastic programs because they teach the youth about their city government and how politics works. The system gave them a good opportunity to work with the youth... They were really good examples to the youth of the community." Peterson well as the Centennial Parade in Salt Lake City, and taking part in the project on Highway 73. They planted flowers in the planters on Main Street, and sponsored dances, one of which raised more than $500 for equipment needed by the Lehi Police Adopt-a-Highwa- y Department. Court. The group learned about the workings of the juvenile court alternative when the heard a presentation by the American Fork Youth Court at a Youth Leadership Conference at Utah State University. After taking applications, Chief Karl Zimmerman and Assistant Chief Chad Smith interviewed he applicants, some of whom included members of the Youth City Council. The Lehi Youth Court had seven three of whom were judges required to sit on the bench at a which included Lisa Baird, time Adam Hughes, Erin Peterson, Tyson Sunderland, Candie Terry, Ryan Mitchell, Erika Bailey, Chad Beck and Jessica Hall. Beatrice Lokeni, Sliirley Larsen and Darci Bailey served as prosecuting attorneys, with Pat Rose, Felicia West and Chad Beck as bailiffs; Amy Brown and Julie Zimmerman were court correspondents and Alicia Peterson and Nicole Anderson were court clerks. "I felt like it was really successful," said Peterson. "They the defendants were very respectful. We had a good percentage that did ' court system. Peterson also praised the local businesses for their support in See PETERSON on Page 5 - " x " if. i'"-- f yFyV Iff-- ! tl their community service. It was a way to give kids a chance to change their lives before it was too late." She explained that those that did not show up for their court date received a letter and a second appearance date. If they failed to appear the second time, they were returned to the regular juvenile " ' VT i ' t 1 1 i s " . J i 1 - "vr j JUL - - '; .(. 3 - 'y V V v A ?itM$ i t ft.- ,- JS Photo by Russ Daly Barbara Peterson, right, accepts a Community Service Award from Councilmember Robert Fox for her work with the Lehi Youth City Council and the Lehi Youth Court. |