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First Amendment Reigns, Fire Department Entrenches
Lauritzen said he would inform the candidates and the public that
political signs were permitted, though not on the city right-of-way.
The council also recommended that campaigning be allowed as part of
the September 9-10 Woodland Hills
Days activities.
The chair of the festival, Rebecca Black, asked the council for
authorization to incur expenses above the previous limit of $7500.
Her committee concluded that they could not purchase food for the
traditional breakfast and dinner under the current cap. Although the
public pays for the meals, the planners need to purchase the food in
in advance, and there is some risk that proceeds will not cover costs.
The council agreed to raise the spending authorization.
Shouting Match
Chris Helvey, the city's financial director and a member of the fire
department, said that he had the SOP, but it was on paper and would
have to be copied. Mac Baldwin, another member of the department,
said that he was reluctant to address the topic because the document
was out-of-date. Nonetheless, he had an electronic copy, and several
drafts of proposed amendments.
As Fisher, pressed Helvey and Baldwin for the documents, Baldwin said
that he would "publish them if you order me to." Fisher said
that he wanted just that. Baldwin said he wanted the fire chief,
Craig Northrup, to know that he (Baldwin) had been ordered to do this.
As Fisher continued to discuss why he wanted to see the SOP, Baldwin
shouted that he was angry at Fisher's suspicions. Fisher told Baldwin
to listen to his words and not jump to conclusions. Baldwin and
Fisher continued shouting remarks to one another until Lauritzen
intervened.
Other Business
Other topics, discussed more calmly, included a request from Ruben
Badger to adopt an ordinance restricting door-to-door sales. Earlier
in the week he had observed suspicious activity by a group of people
at and near his home, and a sheriff's deputy subsequently spoke to the
group. Badger felt that stricter regulations would improve public
safety. The council agreed to take up the matter at a later date.
The council voted to remove obsolete language from the city ordinances
about discharge of firearms. A provision allowing the mayor to issue
exemptions expired this year, and the council voted to remove the
"dead language" from the ordinance. Fisher expressed concern about
the need to allow archery target practice, and the council agreed to
have the Planning Commission provide new provisions that would not
require a mayoral edict.
Aug 25, 2011
As the political season ripens, the Woodland Hills city council
addressed two issues related to campaigning. Their Wednesday evening
meeting took up an ordinance that restricts political signs. Mayor
Steve Lauritzen told the council that a year ago the city attorney
looked into making the ordinance less restrictive, but he had no
proposal to show the council. Council member Steve Carter recommended
simply removing the language about political signs altogether, noting
that candidates need to start their campaigns. Council member Robert
Fisher said that the remaining language was so constraining that he
could not tell if political signs were permitted at all. The council
finally voted to take Carter's recommendation. Noting that the
remaining language needs clarification, the council asked that the
Planning Commission take up the matter.
Fisher wanted to see the Fire Department's document known as Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP). He said that recent actions of the
department, such as the fire chief dismissing all the officers from
their duties and resigning, caused him to want to make sure the
department procedures aligned with city procedures.
WH Volunteer Fire Department Changes Leader
Aug 22, 2011
Although you would not know it from reading the Woodland Hills city
website, we have heard that the head of the fire department is no
longer Val Wilding. The former assistant fire chief, Craig Northrup,
was appointed to the top job at a city council meeting on August 10.
Several sources have mentioned friction within the department.
Prized insect visits local forest
According to the Utah State University
Agricultural Extension Service, it is the Banded Alder Borer, Rosalia funebris. It is native to our area and its range extends throughout the Rocky Mountains from British Columbia into Arizona including California and Nevada.
The larvae of this beetle bore into dead wood of many trees in addition
to the alder: ash, oak, maple, willow and sycamore. It is not considered a pest because it only infests dead wood.
It is attracted to fresh paint and can accumulate in great numbers.
Aug 4, 2011
This
striking insect can be found at elevations of about 6000 feet on
Loafer Mountain now.
"Fireworks" Light Up Fire Department Politics in Woodland Hills
According to several sources in Woodland Hills, tensions that have
simmered for several months in the volunteer fire department came to a
head last night when the fire chief, Val Wilding, tendered his
resignation to the city's mayor. The email, addressed to the mayor
and the fire department members, has not been released to the public.
There is no information about how the department leadership expects to
operate.
Other sources have said that a new public works director has been
selected, but the name and appointment are not yet public.
Aug 1, 2011
Woodland Hills Plans for Brush, Weeds, Trails, and Soccer ... More
Announcement: Music and Dance in Payson August 5-6
Performances are this Friday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 3:30pm and
7:30pm. Tickets are $6/each, and a discount is available for groups
of 5 or more. The address is 10 North 600 East in Payson. You can
purchase tickets online
Aug 4, 2011
The Peteetneet Center is the site for the August 5-6
musical benefit concert for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. Come
see dancers and singers performing Gilbert and Sullivan numbers, as
well as Gershwin and many others.
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| Woodland Hills Man Went Airborne Accidentally!, Tuesday, April 12, 2011 ... Update |
Spring cleaning, Hazardous Household Waste Day, April 9, ... Announcement
SCERA's Theatre for Young Audiences presents No Dogs Allowed
A road trip to the state park goes hilariously off kilter when a bilingual family from the Bronx overload the car and embark on a series of comical misadventures. Their car breaks down. They get lost. And when they finally get to the park, they discover their stowaway puppy -- and a "No Dogs Allowed" sign. What to do with their -- unexpected furry -- passenger? ... Theatre website
How to Sit Through a Public Hearing Without Knowing It
, February 10, 2011,
... More
SCERA Auditions for Christmas Production
... Announcement
The Tap Dancing Ladies of Woodland Hills Hit the Digital Screen
... More,
Tue March 15, 2011
Nebo Philharmonic announces March concerts
... Announcement,
Tue March 01, 2011
Woodland Hills Quietly Solicits Citizen Input,
... More,
Fri February 25, 2011
Local Tradition Continues, Thorrablót is February 26. The Spanish
Fork Icelandic community celebrate the holiday with a feast.
Announcement ...
Woodland Hills to hold Sweethearts Ball on February
12,
... Announcement
Woodland Hills City Council to Brainstorm Budget?
, February 2, 2011
... More
Maple Mountain High wrestler adds to family dynasty
... More
Spanish Fork High Basketball vs. Maple Mountain, January 21, Shane Marshall photos
Saturday, January 20, 2011
The panel recommending enforcement of Federal laws by Utah included
Rep. Stephen Sandstrom
The panel opposed to enforcement of Federal laws by Utah included
Sen. Curt Bramble
Spanish Fork Football, Hard Hitting
Photos by Shane Marshall
Posted Sun Nov 7 15:49:13 MST 2010
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The Dons show power against Bountiful |
Spanish Fork Football, Triple OT Thriller
Photos by Namon Bills
Posted Wed Nov 3 17:26:14 MST 2010
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Some of the action in Saturday's high scoring game. |
The Dons Dominate Maple Mountain
October 21, 2010; Photos by Shane Marshall
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All the action of Spanish Fork High football |
Dons and Skyhawks in Friday Night Football
September 24, 2010; Photos by Shane Marshall
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Spanish Fork Football takes on Salem Hills |
Spanish Fork Football Sizzles
Sat Sep 18 20:24:44 MST 2010; Photos by Shane Marshall
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Action Photos of the Don's Win! |
Football Highlights from Spanish Fork and Salem
Photos by Shane Marshall and Namon Bills
Sat Sep 11 20:24:44 MST 2010
Action coverage of two local games!
Woodland Hills Playground Debuts Friday Night
by Hilarie Orman, Sentinel Editor
Thu Sep 9 22:58:04 MST 2010
Children's shouts will ring out after ribbon cutting for the Woodland Hills playground at 6pm on Friday as Woodland Hills Days kick-off for the weekend. More ...
No Action from Woodland Hills
by Hilarie Orman, Sentinel Editor
Thu Sep 9 12:18:17 MST 2010
The Woodland Hills City Council discussed streets and safety, but took no action Wednesday evening. More ...
Spanish Fork Community Theater presents
in July at Maple
Mountain High School
... More ...
Val Wilding is new fire chief for Woodland Hills
Fri Jul 9 13:35:25 MST 2010Val Wilding, longtime member of the Woodland Hills Volunteer Fire Department, will be its new chief More ...
Deaths Sadden Woodland Hills
Fri Jul 9 13:35:25 MST 2010Two young men from Woodland Hills families died this week More ...
Local Crime Reports
by Hilarie Orman, Sentinel Editor
Fri Jul 2 13:54:32 MST 2010
Ever wondered about what crimes are being committed near where you live? Even if your crime rate is low, ignorance is not bliss, and it pays to be aware of what's going on. But how can you find this information? More ...
Namon Bills' Farewell to the print edition of the Sentinel