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Show More L0C4L news SALT LOWt- than any other source! - r I l7 V, i Vol. 20, No. 36 f J Wednesday, September 'V 50 cents 9, 1998 im Si a single copy Community Fair to highlight city organizations Do you know where you register to vote? Do you know who will be on the ballot? Do you know where the library is? These questions, and many more, can be answered at the second annual "Get to Know Your Community" Fair, scheduled tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lehi High School, 180 N. 500 East. Over 50 groups will be represented at the fair, each with valuable information and representatives who can answer questions about schools, churches, family and health issues, voting and other civic affairs. The fair has been organized by Jean Hatch, Director of Public Affairs for the Lehi West LDS Stake, with help from her counterparts in the other three stakes: Wayne Carlton, Lehi West Stake; Debbie Hooge, Lehi South Stake; and Doug and Lorraine Muir, Lehi North Stake. Mayors and other city officials from Lehi,' Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain and Cedar Valley have been invited to participate in the fair to give resi Cedar Hills dents a chance to talk with them informally about issues involving the communities. Representatives from the Parent Teacher Associations in each of Lehi's schools will be available to answer questions or sign up volunteers to help in the education system. Candidates for county commission seats and state legislature positions will be on hand to discuss issues with constituents, and residents will have the opportunity to register to vote at the 4- - Scrs? West. Smith had jumped into the canal Monday about 3:45 p.m. to try and rescue his dog, said Lt. Ron Fernstedt, Utah County Sheriff spokesman. He said a witness told officers Smith and a family member were walking the dog along the canal, at about 6800 West 10600 North, when the dog just off jumped into the swift moving water near the mouth of the nat-ural siphon. Smith jumped in the U-9- zen, n j ram i j. Amber Walker edits out a scene from a customer's version of Titanic at American Fork's Sunrise Video. Filling a llfM ti If water in an attempt to save the animal. Both Smith and the dog were swept into the siphon. Shortly after rescuers arrived they recovered the body of the dog after it had passed through the siphon. The search was called off about 8 p.m. Fernstedt said. Officers watched the area as they patroled during the night and the body was discovered by an AlpineHighland police officer. Members of the Utah County Sheriff's Department, Sheriffs Search and Rescue Team, and Jeep Patrol, and AlpineHighland police and fire departments assisted in the search. a possible skaters park with m By Barbara Christiansen Less than four days after release of the movie "Titanic" to video tape, a local store had received enough requests to edit objectionable scenes to sink a battleship. American Fork's Sunrise Video is standing up to Hollywood giant Paramount Pictures, claiming the public has a right to make such requests with their own prop hand, has asked the store to cease editing their blockbuster production. It may come down to legal actron, but until it does Sunrise plans to continue. "They (Paramount) contacted us. a couple of nights ago," said owner Carol Biesinger in a weekend interview with New Utah!. "They asked us to stop. We said if they could the 100-nam- e petition presented by Jacob Goss to the City Council, Aug. 11, Councilman Johnny Barnes met with nearly two dozen youth Sept. 2, 1998, to establish guidelines and procedures for pursuing the construction of a enjoys soccer, as well. Eva's support of Lehi High School has deep roots, literally, ns she has created a Pioneer Commemoration in the yard of her Utah Century Farm. Purple and white petunias, alyssum and pansies greet visitors as the gate, along with an antique milk can, painted white and stenciled with the familiar wagon wheel logo, as well as a rustic board that declares the area "Pioneer Country." "She's even got a purple rose bush," said Ann Hathenbruck, her friend who created the milk can artistry. The purple and white flowers can be seen in' other areas throughout her yard, as well, particularly during the summer when she hosted her class ' reunion. In 1957, Eva was named an Honorary Cheerleader by the Associated Students of Lehi High . , haven't heard anything since then." In the mean- J flow in, along with requests for interviews, both from around the country and the world. On the weekend, the first mailed-copies of the tape arrived. "We have been contacted with requests from all over the ' world," she said. "For example, we have just heard from people in Canada, Germany and South Africa. just did an interview with the New York Times." Most of the reactions have been positive, although there We have been some complaints. With the notoriety, it's hard for customers to call in, and even hard for workers to make outgoing calls, as the phone begins ringing as soon as a line is disconnected. All the attention focusing on a small video store in a small town is quite amazing, she said. "This happens to other people," said Mrs. Biesinger. "You usually think of things like this somewhere in big cities." The family is trying to keep things in perspective, telling themselves that in a week or two there will be other stories to come along and take the place of the Titanic editing. Video tape versions of the SeQ TITANIC on Page 3 considers skate park for youths In response to a Lehi youths. mm w erty they have purchased. Paramount, on the other City Editor prove it was illegal we will quit. We ii II y time, copies of the M II Ik mtT tapes continue to temporary structure in the city. Barnes explored options with the group as well as discussed problems which will need to be addressed with both residents and city officials. He told the youth there is a poor public perception of skate boarders and encouraged them to prove (the public) wrong. The youth were placed on committees to research various aspects of the project, including public image, location possibilities, design, cost, police support, legal issues, etc. Barnes sees this as an opportunity to Purple blood runs thicker than water for Silver Foxes spotted among the crowds at Lehi High School again this year. Eva Johnson and Betty Lehi Pioneer Fowler, long-tim- e fans, are gearing up for another great year of high school sports and are ready to cheer each team on to individual victories and more state championship titles. The two can be seen at all home football, basketball, volleyball and baseball games, rooting and somejust as loudly as times louder than the students themselves. Eva also frequents the wrestling matches and Betty jf f J . Photo by Marc Haddock tJn With the fall sports season underway, two Silver Foxes, a very rare breed, are likely to be 7 6 well-receive- siasts. By Russ bALY City Editor v - By Julie Loveridge Recognizing a need Lehi Recreation does not currently address, Lehi city is exploring the possibility of building a skate park in an effort to meet the combined needs of skateboard and e skate enthu- Johnny Barnes discusses i . V Lehi n 1 - fair. Employees of Thanksgiving Point will bring selected small animals from the Animal Park and offer horse-drawwagon rides outside, and refreshments will be provided by McDonald's and event organizers. "We anticipate a great turnout and know we have something to offer for people of all ages," said Hatch about the fair, which was d last year. "Many people last year were glad for the opportunity to sit down and talk with the mayor and city council and talk with community leaders one on one." man drowns in Murdock Canal The body of. Mark Smith, 42, Cedar Hills, was recovered Tuesday about 2 a.m. after being spotted in the Murdock Canal in the area of 11600 North 7850 ' . teach the youth leadership and responsibility as they work together to achieve their goal. Emphasizing that the job of the city council is not to "throw money at a problem," Barnes views the council as a support group which can help the youth explore viable solutions. "This is a win-wi- n situation," he said. "We'll help these kids do the research, teach them how to make a presentation, how to control the group, etc., and after they've done their homework, then they will make the presentation to the city council." Barnes sees the potential for having a clean, progressive skate park located in an open, well-larea, available to law enforcement, and locked up during school hours and late night. He was excited about the idea of having local businesses sponsor tournaments for the youth, with registration being a signed affedaivit of school attendance or grade improveit ment, etc. Initially Barnes views the park as being built with tempo-- ' See SKATE on Page 3 V s School, led that year by Lance Gudmundsen. Three years ago, she was also inducted in the Lehi Booster Club Hall of Fame; a plaque signifies that induction outside the auditorium at the school. Although Betty Fowler, nee Laursen, was originally from American Fork, her blood also runs purple with pride for the accomplishments of the community where she took an active role with the Lehi Free Press for 21 years, prior to her retirement in I Tt' 1993. She has worked on several civic organizations, including the Miss Lehi Committee, and has helped untold students prepare for interviews and scholarship . applications. Despite her Caveman origins, See FOXES on Page 3 t-- n w,a,w ft ., L 1 1 .zx:t Photo by Russ Daly Betty Fowler.Jeft, and Eva C. Johnson arrange Items In Eva's "Pioneer Country" commemorative at her home. The two, dubbed the Silver Foxes, are ardent supporters of Lehi High School students and their sports teams. |