OCTOBER 2011 City Council Members: West Valley Pride & Perseverance • Mike Winder, Mayor A message from Councilmember Corey Rushton • Corey Rushton, At-Large On the last page and in the last lines of his personal happy they are to be serving the people of West Valley. history, my ninety-four year old Great Grandfather Rush- I have worked shoulder to shoulder with city staff and • Don Christensen, At-Large ton stated, “I pray that [West Valley] people will always other elected offi cials in fi nding new ways to save money • Carolynn Burt, District 1 be proud and accept the heritage of this great place on and in fi ghting to bring better transportation and redevel- • Steve Buhler, District 2 Earth.” I remember these words often as I am in various opment opportunities to the City. I express my thanks circles fulfi lling City Council duties and am inevitably asked and gratitude to everyone who has the desire and who • Russ Brooks, District 3 to designate a phrase that best describes what West Valley also put forth the effort to improve our West Valley City, • Steve Vincent, District 4 City is all about. When this conversation arises I fi nd my- especially those who endure life’s various setbacks. self habitually talking about the great amount of pride that I challenge all to develop and apply their “Can-Do we have as a community and as individuals. This in turn Spirit” in new ways within their families and community. Public Meetings leads into tales about great accomplishments throughout Imagine the potential of West Valley City in which this City Council – fi rst four Tuesdays neighborhoods and businesses regarding perseverance pride and perseverance was used to continually foster of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the through triumphs and tragedies. This “Can-Do Spirit” is clean and beautiful neighborhoods, safe streets, and Council Chambers. the driving force behind the great progress that we have a bustling economy. Sometime prior to the birth of this witnessed as a City and is found on many different levels. great nation George Washington noted that, “Persever- Planning Commission – second I have observed numerous residents, far from their ance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.” The and fourth Wednesday of the own property, cleaning up garbage and removing graffi ti. ways that you demonstrate this essence in your West month at 4 p.m. in the Council I have listened to new shop owners at Valley Fair Mall Valley community will translate into the continuing City Chambers. recount the ups and downs of their business and how pride that we all hope and pray for. City Phone Numbers: DoNotContact.Utah.gov Main Number .......... 801-966-3600 Ugly Bulbs Register Your Family’s E-mails and Mobile Phones City Manager .......... 801-963-3220 They might not be pretty now, But give bulbs a chance! The Utah Child Protection Registry is a state program that helps stop Police Department . 801-963-3386 With a little effort and a little know how, In the Spring adult-oriented solicitations from being targeted at you and your family. your yard will bloom with a colorful fl ower dance! Police Dispatch ...... 801-840-4000 Administered since 2005 by the Division of Consumer Protection and enforced in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Offi ce the Registry Fire Department ..... 801-963-3336 has been providing a free do-not-contact service for families and schools. 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Constitution Blvd. WVC, UT 84119 City Hall Hours: Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. UDOT COMPLETING FIVE BANGERTER INTERSECTION Harman Senior PROJECTS BEFORE THANKSGIVING Recreation Center By Thanksgiving, the Utah Department proved confi gurations. of Transportation (UDOT) will open a new In conjunction with the intersection Activities Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) improvements, UDOT will grind the and four new Continuous Flow Intersec- pavement between the 4100 South and 4090 South 3600 West tions (CFIs) on Bangerter Highway. 7800 South intersections to enhance 801-965-5822 Work to complete and open these in- drivability and preserve the pavement. tersections is being coordinated to as- To reduce impacts and expedite this The Harman Senior sure that impacts to the traveling public work, crews will close one section of are minimized as much as possible. Mo- Bangerter between major intersections Recreation Center is a rec- torist should seek alternate routes during at a time and work round the clock dur- reation and activity center Calendar the following impact dates for these loca- ing full weekends to accomplish the for active seniors, offering tions along Bangerter Highway: work. All work schedules and impacts a variety of fun and excit- October • S.R. 201 DDI: Oct. 21-23 are subject to change pending weather, 21 Utah Grizzlies vs. • 3100 and 4100 South CFIs: equipment or other issues ing classes, outings, and Bakersfi eld Condors Oct. 28-30 These new intersection confi gurations adventures. The Harman Maverik Center, 7 p.m. • 7000 South CFI: Nov. 4-6 will relieve congestion, improve safety Center also offers a variety • 6200 South CFI: Nov. 11-13 and increase mobility along the corridor. of informational seminars 22 Jason Aldean Motorists can expect heavy impacts UDOT has been making major im- Maverik Center, 7:30 p.m. at these project locations as work is provements along Bangerter Highway specifi cally for seniors. completed to open the new intersec- between the airport and 9000 South this 26 So You Think You tions. In many cases, turning move- year. To access more detailed informa- Can Dance ments will be limited and lanes will be tion on traffi c impacts and lane restric- OCTOBER Maverik Center, 7 p.m. reduced to accommodate the fi nal work tions associated with these projects visit 20 Sweets Candy Tour, to convert the intersections to their im- www.udot.utah.gov/bangerter2.0. 8:30 a.m. 28 Utah Grizzlies vs. Alaska Aces 21 Hearts for Hospice Bingo, Maverik Center, 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 29 Utah Grizzlies vs. 27 Podiatrist, 9 a.m. Alaska Aces Maverik Center, 7 p.m. 28 Fun Bunch Lunch, 10:45 a.m. November 31 Small World 2 Milk with the Mayor Mayor’s Offi ce, West Valley Trick-or-Treaters, 10 a.m. City Hall, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. For a complete 2 Day of the Dead Celebration calendar, visit Utah Cultural Celebration www.wvc-ut.gov/harman Center, 6-9 p.m. 2 Celtic Thunder Weekly Activities Maverik Center, 7:30 p.m. Bowling at Delton Lanes, 4 Judas Priest Monday, 12 p.m. Maverik Center, 6:30 p.m. Scrapbooking Class 11 Utah Grizzlies vs. Mondays, 1 p.m. Colorado Eagles Maverik Center, 7 p.m. Chess Club Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. 12 2 with Talos Valley Fair Mall Center Railroad Club Court, 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. 12 Utah Grizzlies vs. Tai Chi Colorado Eagles Maverik Center, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m., FREE 18 Utah Grizzlies vs. Las Vegas Wranglers Bingo Maverik Center, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 12:45 a.m.; Fridays, 10:15 a.m. 19 Utah Grizzlies vs. Las Vegas Wranglers Choir Maverik Center, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Send comments, questions and story ideas to: Drama Class Wednesdays, 1 p.m. West Valley City Update Newsletter 3600 South, Billiards and Cards Constitution Blvd. Daily West Valley City, UT 84119 or E-mail: [email protected] HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS make your home look welcoming guardian’s permission. By Offi cer Debbie Hulst if you are handing out candy. • Make sure the children know not • Consider attending a community to eat anything until it has been It is that time of year again • Plan a route for your child if they event or have a party at home. inspected. for trick-or-treating. Here are go without an adult and set a time • Use the sidewalk if you can. If • Throw away unsealed candy or some Halloween Safety Tips for a safe for them to return home and let there are no sidewalks, walk on homemade treats. and happy day. them take a cell phone if the left side of street facing cars. • Call 911 if you suspect that any possible. • Look both ways before crossing of the candy is tainted.