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Show More LOCAL news than any other source! Vol. 20, No. 38 Post office to give tours of building 50 cents Wednesday, September 23, 1998 water rated safe after samples retested Lehi r. ' City Editor iJ f !ij:.lX L The United States Postal Service will hold an open house on Wednesday, Sept. 23 to celebrate the opening of its new facility. it ' postal patrons may enjoy light refreshments and a tour of the new building, located at 333 E. Main, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The new Lehl post office has been open for business since July. Under the direction of Postmaster Kathy Morgan, the staff will conduct tours of the facility during an open house today (Wednesday). The post office is located at 333 E. Main. Unknown driver snags utility line; leaves scene By Julie Loveridge It wasn't the accident as much as the "how" and the "what if's" that have Lehi police and residents of 500 West shaking their heads. Those living near 820 North had their quiet evening interrupted by a loud crash and power shortages shortly after 9 p.m. last Wednesday, Sept. 9. A truck ing in enough strain on it's receiving power pole to shatter it into three five to six foot long the road leaving police with few clues or witnesses to solve the mystery of exactly what hap- pieces. One of the pieces crashed into the middle of the street. Another was propelled nearly 90 feet through the air, crashing across the street into the garage door of the Bart Weber home at 797 North 500 West. A PVC pipe attached to the pole also hurled across the street, spearing itself into a tree in the Weber's front yard. The truck disappeared down pened. Connie Oxborrow, whose home was supplied by power from the damaged pole, heard a loud bang at the same instant her home was plunged into darkness. The noise was so loud, she said she thought a car had crashed into her house. "I'll tell you," she said, "it scared the heck outta me!" In the Muir home next door, Zachary raced upstairs to inves . south- traveling treatment system or the water distribution system (pipes) may Although the first tests came be contaminating the water. back positive, Lehi City does The first tests on Lehi City not need to start warfare on the water samples was taken on germs. Aug. 13; new samples were Officials with the Lehi City resubmitted on Aug. 24, at Water were which time the laboratory indiDepartment informed that six of their 10 cated that none of the samples routine water samples submit- was bad. (The EPA allows for ted to Timpview Laboratory in one bad sample among the 10.)' Orem indicated the presence of Lee Barnes, superintendent total coliform, common form of of water, said that the positive bacteria that could potentially reading could have shown up in cause disease. the results as a result of a conEach month, the department taminated sample bottle, or a submits 10 samples of culinary laboratory worker accidentally water taken from different touching the water in the samBy Russ Daly Public invited for site tour and refreshments today (Wednesday) from 10a.m. until 4 p.m. Interested a single copy bound on 500 West had somehow snagged an overhead power line at 820 North, result tigate and saw sparks emitting from wires scattered across 500 West. Neighbors went up and down the road to flag down motorists and warn them of the danger before police arrived on the scene. Kelly Merrill heard the noise at the same time his lights flickered on and off. He said his children went tearing out of the house thinking at first someone had lost a load off the back of a passing truck. What they saw, instead, were See ACCIDENT on page 12 places throughout the city. The samples are tested according to standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine if there are health concerns. Total coliforms are common in the environment, and although they usually are not harmful themselves, their'pres-enc- e in water samples may mean that either the water ple. Because the samples from the second test showed no total coliform present in the drinking water, residents do not have to take any precautionary mea- sures. For more information on the sampling or the water system, call the Lehi City Water Department, 768-710- 2, then press 3 on your telephone. 1220 North road concerns DeR Greene spoke to the council about his concerns for safety along 220 North, the access road to the White Fence subdivision. He suggested that the city should either repair the road or close the railroad crossing before approving a subdivision on the west side of the railroad tracks. The council pointed out to Greene that their approval was only for annexation, but that they were looking into the situation. 1 School board hears input from patrons y v I Wathen annexation withdrawn Mayor Ken Greenwood suggested that Boyd Wathen withdraw his request for annexation because the property could be annexed by resolution instead of petition due to county ordinance. After discussing the benefits of such a move, Ken Messenger, project engineer for Wathen, formally made the request to withdraw under those terms. The Alpine School District board of education held its September public input meeting Tuesday, Sept. 22. Purpose of the session was to provide a forum for area patrons to express their opinions on any topic of concern or -V--WVte Grant Ingledew zone change granted Following a motion by Councilmember Rod Olsen, the council unanimously approved Grant Ingledew's request for a zone change on .67 acres to zoning for property interest. .... ve- - - " ?r' c-c-- Along with the input, a progress report was to be given from the local principal and PTA leadership, and the Alpine Foundation, the district's pri- is R-l- located at 1835 N. 500 West. vate donation organization, Purchase Orders The Lehi City Council unanimously approved $48,674 for the following purchase orders: recognize several individuals. The only action item on the agenda was the approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation school building and Photo by Julie Loveridge cameraman, center, videotapes the crowd at Lehl's homecoming game against Uintah r, Friday. Homecoming festivities Included the game ball being delivered by a news fireworks celebrating Lehi's scoring, and a half-tim- e the by spectacular presented drill team and cheerleaders. Despite the enthusiasm of the celebration, the Pioneers lost the game to the Utes. See story on page 13. A $3,647 to Les Olsen Company for a fax and copy machine. $13,040 to Valley Asphalt for new roads and $4,500 for asphalt overlays on existing roads. $8,275 to Remote Control Systems (or a telemetry panel for Dry Creek well. $2,000 to Professional Armaments for ambulance supplies. 0 for the water $17,212 to Young Truck Center for a 1998 Chevrolet refunding bonds. A closed session was scheduled after the public meeting in order to allow the board to discussion personal and property hell-copte- department. matters. Rated By Julie Loveridge Glen reached up and pulled a branch of acorns down, breaking off the end. "Lots of acorns," he said, "that means a healthy winter's coming." When Glen Smith, affectionately known as "G" by friends : Passion rules Smith's life explained Smith, showed him the value of the teaching profession. In Manilla, Smith and his wife Beverly were treated with reverence and awe equal to that of professions such as doctors or lawyers. When the Smiths traveled to the Philippines, they had in tow approximately one ton of personal belongings, including books and teaching materials. and former students, isn't immersed in theater, he's passionately involved with his When land, which includes 5 12 acres along Dry Creek north of Lehi t h e , y and land surrounding his returned to Lehi, mountain cabin. In fact, passion may be the best term one could use to brought describe Smith, Chairman of Lehi's Art Council. His passion three tons for the arts is equaled by his of materipassion for nature, for life, for als. They invested teaching, and for his religion centuries old, and unique paintings and engravings. Immeasurable, however, are the great memories and love for the people of the Philippine islands they brought back inside their heart. "I'll probably never get back there in my life time," Smith said wistfully. "But I'll never forget them." Surrounding himself with the finest art of all kinds is a Smith has brought they back and family. Smith brings to the Arts Council a wealth of experience gleaned from years of teaching high school drama, and capped with three years directing the fine arts program at the International High School in the Philippines from 1988 through 1990. The Philippine experience, heavily in uniqueof pieces art, which they dis-1 p a y to Chairman Glen Amy Barnes Brad Allred Vice-Preside- nt Vice-Preside- nt Renita Secretary Treasurer Jean Drama Legacy Art Art -- Music Dance life-siz- Revill Hatch Brenda Grant Nina Schumann Susan Stevens Pam Longhurst Stacy Huston Workshops throughout their home, including M. Smith e wood carvings of American Indians, ornately carved wood chests, Chinese pottery several the Arts Council. H i effor s ts there have been to expand upon the base in previous years through the hard work of Jan Shelton. And that expansion has led to the creation of a diverse I council touching on everything from dance to music, from literature to drama, to art. This isn't the first time Smith has been involved in community arts, however. Years ago when he first started teaching in Lehi, Smith built an outdoor amphitheater complete with electric lighting on his own property. There he helped stage summer community the- ater passion "Peter . i, productions, including Pan" complete with a "flying" Peter Pan. "There are so many artists, so much talent in Lehi!" Smith says, talking of the heritage for fine arts that has been in Lehi from early pioneer times. "People like Jackie College and Bill Evans are great contributors to the world." Others, he continued, come to Lehi bringing the richness of their experience to our community. It is that richness of experience he hopes to use to strengthen the arts in Lehi. Speaking of programs made available through the Arts Council, Smith becomes animated with excitement. He's See SMITH on page 12 1 Photo by Julie Loveridge When he Isn't working on stage, lehi's Chairman of the Arts Council, Glen Smith, enjoys working the soil on his 5 Vt acres of land In north Lehl. |