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Show Til Jroup Vol. 20, No. 7 50 cents 18, 1998 Wednesday, February a single copy To we be 4 r ty II II fern ,. 756-766- 9 ....1 AAMkitM -- K v.. Left Inset: PG Mayor Ed By Russ Daly - " "'. - aboard: I". 'it ii I Representatives from local governments climb aboard tor a demonstration ride on potential commuter rail equipment. Right: Lehl Mayor Ken Greenwood, Lehl Councllmember Carl Mellor and American Fork Councilmember Juel Belmont get ready to ride. Planners deny zone change on northeast bench p X ir I jl Photos by Barbara Christiansen City Editor f ' The "haves" and the "potenhave-nots- " are at odds again in the northeast bench area of Lehi. Animal rights issues versus the rights of a property owner to develop property were at the heart of discussion at the recent meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, which ultimately denied Bill Elton's request for a zoning district change. tial t 1 yj Sanderson boards the train. Right inset: American Fork Councilmember Ricky Elton's development acres located at approximately 400 E. 2600 North; the change would alter the current A-- 1 zone to an RA-zoning district. In addition to Elton, north bench area residents Lindy Ozancin, Keith Nickle and Sherman Bronson had signed a includes Storrs and Mayor Ted Barratt share a seat. 26 1 one of main stops planned AF ' " for commuter rail system By subscribe call Animal vs. property rights: Riding All publication of v l,e,v lift. Will A -- " " Lr- - been called the commuter experience of the future. The actual cars used in the demonstration are the future of the San Joaquin (California) Regional Rail Commission, which has loaned their new purchases to the Utah group prior to putting them into service on a Stockton to San Jose Barbara Christiansen Am. Fork City Editor North Utah County residents heading to the Salt Lake area may have an additional option for travel that of commuter rail. Mayors and city council members from Lehj to Payson on the south to Brigham City on the north took a demonstration ride last week, seeing and what has feeling first-han- d line. State legislators and other dignitaries joined the local who, ,.. ...seemed leaders,,, impressed with the fast, efficient trip from Salt Lake City to American Fork and back. At speeds nearing 80 m.p.h., ., m. 1.AWM4 -. the rail cars traveled fast, but their implementation could come about a lot slower. "In a perfect world, we could have this up and running in two years," explained Andrew Jackson of Mountainlands Association of Governments. "More than likely, it will take us three to four years, giving time to purchase ground for lots, acquire the tracks and the trains themselves." The officials fully expect, if they receive approval, to be ready to carry passengers to and from the 2002 Winter park-and-ri- petition in favor of the change. "We are not asking for high density residential or medium density," said Bruce Chestnut, who represented the develop- ers to the commission. "We feel the application before you tonight is consistent with the Master Plan." Wayne Robison, area resident who said he represented residents who were opposed to the change, presented a petition in which 17 of the 20 property owners had opposed the change. Robison cited the Land Use Plan, which he said stipulates that new housing must be compatible with existing housing and that a citizen survey indicated an interest in having more "equestrian subdivisions," as well as contending that "peo-Se- e RIGHTS on Page 4 P" Payson East Bay if Provo UVSC LindonPleasant Grove American Fork Lehi 10600. South 5400 South DowntowrVSLC " ivf ' See RAIL on Page 3 !t WHAT THEY ARE SAYING It would be a great thing for commuters. Even with the time frame before upgrades, only has a ten-yewe will need to do something else. It looks like com' muter rail is a real option. Ken Greenwood, Lehi Mayor I think it will be a boon for the Wasatch Front. It will alle- viate so many problems, such as air pollution, congestion, stress relief. As soon as it is installed and ready to go I will be a user. Juel Belmont, American Fork City Council member was thrilled. We have to have some other way to get to Salt Lake. That is the way to do it. was even more pleased with it than thought would be. Carl Mellor, Lehi City Council member was an absolutely wonderful experience, I think it will end up being a pig in a poke unless the government steps in. don't believe Union Pacific can spare the time on the rails, and in the demonstration the Denver and Rio Grande Line has freight backed up all the way from Denver. Ed Sanderson, Pleasant Grove Mayor thought it without a doubt. But was impressed with it. I think it is important that they get commuter rail. People won't automatically go to it,: however. It will make a difference how fast it is accepted and how quickly it becomes mainstream. A trip from Provo to Salt Lake in it will have under an hour, for only $2 great We have a lot of individuals who have moved into our state from places where they have commuter rail. They will have an influence on their - in the Lehi Civic Improvement Dale Association (LCIA), responded help rebuilding corrals and fences at the rodeo grounds. In 1985, he was asked to serve on the Board of Directors, which plans for the three-da- y Lehi Roundup event. He was hired by the Lehi Water and Sewer Department in 1959 and became its superintendent one year later, retiring from Lehi City in 1997. years Walker recently announced his retirement. Mike Brems, a long-tim- e committee member, was elected to fill the vacancy as a member of the Board of Directors. Walker has been with the LCIA since 1959, when he and im m neighbors. Ted Barratt, American Fork Mayor Walker retires from LCIA, Brems to take place on board to a call for He After of service in his Walker Bette 38 lima Lou, and 10 wife, have five children grandchildren. He plans to spend his retirement with fishing, hunting and woodworking projects. Brems comes to the LCIA Board of Directors with experience in several areas with the Lehi Roundup. He started serving with Grounds on the Committee, and later was asked to assist Bert Wilson with the Outside Advertising Committee, where his assignment was to direct the soliciting of advertising and the sale of rodeo programs. He and his wife Tami have four children and a grandson. two-year-o- Photo by Dean Von Memmott Region champs Lehi's Braden Cooper (22) launches a three-poishot before Wasatch's Mike Mahoney can block it. Lehi clinched first place in Region 10 this week when they beat Wasatch and Uintah High Schools, securing a first seed in the upcoming state tournament before the end of Region play. The first round game will be played Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at Lehi High School. Their opponent had not been determined at press time. The Pioneers are defending their state title, and are expected to repeat. nt New planner finds gold in Lehi By Russ Daly City Editor Lehi's new Planning Commissioner sees gold in these parts. Having studied the Wasatch to from Front Ogden Santaquin, he envisions Lehi as the hub of the entire area in the future. "If there was a perfect place to grow, this would be it," he said, although he admitted that the continued growth may be a problem for some residents. "I'm excited about having some involvement in setting a pattern for the city." ei J I Photo by Russ Daly - James Dixon, Jeweler by trade and Planning Commissioner by night, examines one of the creations he made for his wife, Lisa. The piece Is a heart shape with the couple's Initials on the left side and diamond pav6 on the right. OORCOPY H r -- ,,.. r. , m. -- r- -. 71 , , T - nit i., in 1T j, r- - f r r.rr n Dixon, a member of the commission since November 1995, was recently elected by his coformer after lleagues Commissioner Reldon Barnes had completed two terms as commissioner. He began his service shortly after he mentioned an interest in volunteering in the community the Carma Johnson, former member of the Lehi City Council. " --- "All of a sudden, I got a phone call," he said. "Actually, I was surprised that it didn't take any more than saying I was interested in serving." Dixon, who was born and reared in Las Vegas, Nev., actually has roots in Lehi. His was Mariah Loader, whose son, Frank, married a foster daughter of Bishop Thomas R. Cutler, Lehi historical figure. He attended Brigham Young University for one year before being called to serve an LDS mission in Bolivia. After he returned, he met and married Las Lisa fellow Vegan well-know- n Huntington. Although he had once wanted to be a lawyer, Dixon became an apprentice to his father-in-laa Las Vegas jeweler, who taught him the jewelry business and the lost art of hand engraving. Today, Dixon continues his special art, engraving initials, words and pictures in intaglio '" on the precious metals. A scripture plaque in his home, for example, is completely hand engraved, including the decoralettering, the free-for- tive scallops on two sides and the hairline filigree between each line. After working with his father-in-lafor more than six years, he and Lisa decided to return to BYU so he could finish his education. He received a bachelor's degree in sociology, with the idea of going into public planning. The Dixons moved into a rental home in Lehi that belonged to relatives of friends of the family back in Las Vegas. At first, they were skeptical about living in such a small town. "We though Lehi was perhaps too small for 'city folk,'" he said. "But it has grown on us. We have learned a lot about Lehi by living here." He had been accepted to a master's degree program in See GOLD on Page 3 mtmtmMMmmJMM |