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Show OUR TOWNS Locals voice their opinions onJustice nomination D DailySHerald WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 METROEDITOR | Joe Pyrah - 344-2586 - jpyrah@heraldextra.com Cedar Hills bond up for rejection Residents given 30 daysto protest $6.6M golf course bond CalebWarnock DAILY HERALD the public 30 daysto speak, against the action in the public comment section Cedar Hills residents have 30 days to — orfile a complaintin district court. protest a city proposal to float a bond of up to $6.6 million to pay upcoming debtson the city’s golf course. Council membersvoted 3-2 to issue a notice of intent to bond, giving of the next two City Council meetings Thebondwill cost the city's 8,000 residents $25 per month per household, Mayor Mike McGee has said.In a June special election, 80 percent of residents voted to allow the city to issue the bond. The golf course is projected to lose as muchas $700,000 this fiscal year, according to city documents. Last year the course lost $223,000. The 18-hole, par-72 course near the mouth of American Fork Canyon cost the city $6 million to build. It opened in August 2003 and made only $17,000 its first season. “Refinancing is necessary because the current financing is short term with avery large balloon paymentthat no community would be in a position to meet,” said Eric Johnson,city attorney. Tuesday night was the first time the city could have taken action toward the bond because state law requires a 40- day waiting period after the election in whichresidents can protest the election results. That period is now over and no See BOND, D5 Speculation surrounds Roberts’s work STARTING SCHOOL experience Heidi Toth DAILY HERALD John Roberts may have understandably woken up this morning with a migraine. * Roberts, 50, was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court two months ago. Mondaynight, President George Bush invited him in and changed the offer; he wanted Roberts to replace Chief Justice died Saturday. Rehnquist, who So, if the responsibility of being on the highest court in the land wasn’t enough for a man who has only been a judge for two years, Roberts now will take on a leadershiprole and will havea lasting effect on American politics — if he’s confirmed by the U.S. Senate. “I don’t think most Americans realize whatinfluence a Supreme Court justice, much less the chief justice, can have on the waygovernment is structured,” said BYU law professor Tom Lee. “Hewill have a big impact on what our country lookslike, what the law will be for many decades to come.” Bush’sselection to replace Rehnquist with a new justiceis not unheardof, Lee said. Most Americans are used to the idea of appointing an associate justice to the position, but nominating someone outside the court is acceptable. Chief Justice Earl Warren was appointed when he was governor of California. “I don’t think it’s unusual,” he said. “Whetherit’s a good move or not depends on whether you CHAD CHENIER/Daily Herald Mrs.Lutz helps 9-year-old Roman Richardsonfill out a getting-to-know-you form at Lincoln Academy in American Fork on Tuesday, whichis oneoffive new charter schools openingthisfall. Charter schools brave new path to education think John Robertswill be an ef- fective chief justice.” BYU sophomoreChristy Harrison said she believed appointing Roberts despite his lack of experience on the bench was a solid gamble. “It is a chance,but it doesn’t mean it’s a wrong decision,” Harrison said. Ashley Adamson was undecided on the issue, evenafter a discussion with friends. “You might want somebody who knows what’s going on,” the BYU sophomoresaid. The jury’sstill out on how Roberts’ reportedly conservative leaningswill play into his decisions on the court. Rehnquist traditionally voted conservatively, and Lee said Bush will wantto replace him with a justice who is in agreement with the administration's policies. “When you lose someonelike that, the significance is an unanswered question as to whether the person Bush chooses will follow the same path and be Anna Chang-Yen DAILY HERALD On the first day of schoolat Lincoln Academy in American Fork on Tuesday, there were many elementsof public schoollife: uniforms and desks, recesses and lunchtimes. Therealso wereclues the charter school is operating in a temporary facility: pieces ofletter-sized paper taped to walls guiding students and teachersto classrooms, and children playing with balls ina blocked off parking lot. But logistics aside, what happens inside Lincoln's classrooms madeofpartitions is what parents deem an innovative kind of learning. Small class sizes, aides in every classroom andleveled learning arejust i= someof the approaches the county's new CHAD CHENIER/Daily Herald charter schools are hoping will inspire students a newhath of achievement. Students in Mrs. Lutz new third-gradeclass at Lincoln Academy raise their hands to volunteerto read their getting to-k yi curricula cddediowed groups of likeform on Tuesday. minded parents who have high hopes for their children’s education also are par for the charter schoolcourse. Theschoolis oneof five new charter schools opening their doors in Utah County this fall. Charterschools are public schools funded with public money, often founded by parents who have common educational goals for their children. The schools are free and open to anyone, and manycharter schools require parents to volunteer their timeat the school. Lincoln Academyis run like a business, with a very tight budget, and parents are asked to volunteer 40 hours each year, said Larissa Powell, one ofthe foundersof the kindergarten through eighth gradeschool, “We provide a phenomenal, excellent education for a much smaller budget (than other public schools),” she said, giving students “quality one-on-oneattention.” See CHARTERED, D3 See JUSTICE, D3 ‘Day of Caring’ encourageshelping hands on:building financially self-sufCaleb Warnock ficient families, preparing children DAILY HERALD to succeed, and creating a cohesive community. Hundreds of volunteers are Volunteers are asked to gather expected to donate their time on Thursdayfor the United Way’s an- at the southwest entrance of the Lavell Edwards Stadium at nual Day of Caring. “This is an event weuse to bring Brigham Young University for a 7:30 a.m. en breakfast and Ge commen y tasteto ee registration, she everyone's focus back on wi Seatoers wlthe then be asked to aliens ai oe ee ters is individuals and strengthening our community,” said Katie Hoshino of United Way. This year, the United Way has chosen over a dozen service projties, and hopes that more than 600 — the number that came year — will turn out. “Wefeel if our efforts are fo- Sage “We want everyone to be at the Prods 8:30 a.m.,” she said. “All our projectsare scheduled to end "Wie ilacd anna paneing and ee eves Work projects for the ‘Dayof Caring’ Center for Women & Childrenin Crisis: please call United Wayat at 374-588 for address. fences. Projects: Agency ion: ious intervention for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. » Family Support & Treatment Center: 1255 N. 1200 West, Orem. jects: Interior/exterior painting, generacesing landscaping, carpet cleaning. Agency Description: Prevents child abuse and Teele throughcounseling, support groups, a 24-hour crisis nursery eat other services, See CARING, D3 Going for the kill Kyle een at watches Darryl Jacqueshit a volleyball over the , Judson, ne timedined’Canyon game Park Technology Center on net during two men who work nearby usually Tuesday afternoon in Orem. play there twice a weekas a part of their lunchbreak. |