OCTOBERNovember 2011 2011

CitCityy CouncilCouncil Members: Members: WestPatriotism Valley Pride Begins & Perseverance At Home • • MikeMike Winder,Winder, Mayor Mayor A message fromBy Councilman Councilmember Steve Buhler Corey Rushton • • CoreyCorey Rushton,Rushton, At-LargeAt-Large Patriotism On the last pagebegins and at in home. the last We lines love of hisour personal country. happyon a theynew are year, to be ready serving or thenot, people let us of pledge West Valley. not only • Don Christensen, At-Large history, my ninety-four year old Great Grandfather Rush- I have worked shoulder to shoulder with city staff and • Don Christensen, At-Large We love it because of the freedoms guaranteed us allegiance to the flag of our nation, but allegiance • Carolynn Burt, District 1 byton the stated, constitution. “I pray that We [West love Valley] it because people of will the always ideals otherto our elected fellow offi men, cials in where fi nding they new standways to closest, save money right in • 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 it embodies of opportunity and self-determination. our neighborhoods. Let us be brave, hard-working, • Steve Buhler, District 2 Earth.” I remember these words often as I am in various opment opportunities to the City. I express my thanks • Russ Brooks, District 3 Ascircles we fulfiapproach lling City theCouncil end duties of the and year, am inevitablystill fighting asked on andoptimistic gratitude and to everyone selfless. who Let’s has lead the desirethe way. and whoLet’s go • • RussSteve Brooks, Vincent, District District 3 4 foreignto designate soil a with phrase the that goal best of describes keeping what the West fight Valley over alsoout put of ourforth way the effortto help to improveour neighbors. our West Let’s Valley face City, un - • Steve Vincent, District 4 there,City is allstill about. struggling When thisto rightconversation our collective arises I financialfi nd my- especiallycertain times those withwho endurecourage life’s and various optimism setbacks. born of the self habitually talking about the great amount of pride that I challenge all to develop and apply their “Can-Do Public Meetings ship, while celebrating yet another Veterans Day, I knowledge that our forefathers were able to come havewe have contemplated as a community what and it asmeans individuals. to be This an inAmeri turn - Spirit”through in new worse ways times, within chinstheir families held high. and community. PublicCity Council Meetings – fi rst four Tues- leads into tales about great accomplishments throughout Imagine the potential of West Valley City in which this can. If we are made of the same stuff they were, then Citydays Council of the –month fi rst four at 6:30Tuesdays p.m. neighborhoods and businesses regarding perseverance pride and perseverance was used to continually foster Here is what I came up with. For us to be the we, too, have to be unbeatable. Let us rise to the ofin thethe monthCouncil at Chambers. 6:30 p.m. in the through triumphs and tragedies. This “Can-Do Spirit” is clean and beautiful neighborhoods, safe streets, and Council Chambers. greatestthe driving nation, force behind we have the greatto be progress the greatest that we people. have a occasionbustling economy. and show Sometime our mettle. prior As to Americans the birth of Ithis firmly Thewitnessed American as a City heroes and is we found admire on many were different brave, levels. hard- greatbelieve nation we George have itWashington within us notedto rise that, to the“Persever- occasion PlanningPlanning CommissionCommission – second second working, I have optimistic observed numerousand selfless. residents, Do wefar havefrom theirthese anceand andmeet spirit our havechallenges. done wonders And let in us all do ages.” it right The here andand fourth Wednesday Wednesday of ofthe the qualities?own property, As cleaningwe bring up this garbage year to and a close removing and embarkgraffi ti. waysat home. that you demonstrate this essence in your West monthmonth atat 4 p.m. p.m. in in the the Council Council I have listened to new shop owners at Valley Fair Mall Valley community will translate into the continuing City Chambers.Chambers. recount the ups and downs of their business and how pride that we all hope and pray for. 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ValleyConstitution City Hall Blvd. date future transportation needs. via email at bangerternorth@ 3600 S.WVC, Constitution UT 84119 Blvd. The CFI at Bangerter Highway utah.gov, or via the telephone ho- WVC, UT 84119 and 4100 South has contraflow tline at 877-433-8227. UDOT has City Hall Hours: left turn lanes at each leg of the also provided a video simulation MondayCity Hall – ThursdayHours: intersection, without bypass right of how to navigate a DDI, avail- Monday7 a.m. – –Thursday 6 p.m. turn lanes, as well as raised me- able online at http://www.you- 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. dians on 4100 South and accom- tube.com/watch?v=v20qJmnD- modation of the pedestrian over- PE&feature=youtu.be. Vehicle Burglary Harman Senior Recreation Center Activities and Theft Tips 4090 South 3600 West By Sgt. Steve Burke locked their car. We are approaching the bus- It appears from 801-965-5822 iest shopping time of the year, reviewing the re- The Harman Senior Recreation Center Calendar the holiday season. This is the ports that many of is a recreation and activity center for active November busiest time of the year for the the vehicle burglar- seniors, offering a variety of fun and exciting 17 Trees of Diversity (through December 29) retailers. It is also the busiest ies were crimes of classes, outings, and adventures. The Harman Utah Cultural Celebration Center time of the year for vehicle bur- opportunity. Mean- Center also offers a variety of informational 18 vs. seminars specifically for seniors. glars and thieves. ing that the cars were burglar- , 7 p.m. As I walk from my car into a ized because the owners forgot November 19 Winter Concert Series: Eastern Strings & store, I look into vehicles to see to lock their cars or decided not Western Airs Vietnamese National Concert Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 7 p.m. what is visible inside. Believe it to lock them. If we remove the 16 Fun Bunch Lunch, 10:45 a.m. or not, you can learn a lot about opportunity, we can reduce the 19 Utah Grizzlies vs. Las Vegas Wranglers Maverik Center, 7 p.m. people by seeing what is in their number of vehicle burglaries. I 17 AARP Drivers Safety Class, 9 a.m. car. I have seen documents that have also been told that some 21 Utah Grizzlies vs. Las Vegas Wranglers 17 Granger High Bingo, 10:45 a.m. Maverik Center, 7 p.m. have bank account numbers, insurance companies will not 24 City Hall Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday names and addresses. I have cover a loss if you have not tak- 18 Thanksgiving Dinner and Entertainment seen purchases that included en reasonable steps to prevent 25 Utah Grizzlies vs. Alaska Aces Maverik Center, 7 p.m. expensive electronics, medica- it. 24 CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY tions and other valuables. I have Please take a moment and 26 Utah Grizzlies vs. Alaska Aces 25 CLOSED THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Maverik Center, 7 p.m. seen wallets, purses and cash. lock your valuables in the trunk. 30 Flo Rida with We the Kings and more! Most officers think that the Keep in mind that out of sight, 30 Ralph Laverne, Sherry, Rosie & the Boys Maverik Center, 7 p.m. items left in an unattended vehi- out of mind does not always Entertainment, 11a.m. cle are just waiting to be stolen. work. Evaluate the items that December For a complete calendar, visit www.wvc-ut.gov/ 1 Trees of Diversity (through December 29) If you are lucky, the criminal is you keep in your vehicle. Do you Utah Cultural Celebration Center just looking for the valuables to really need old tax returns, loan harman. 2 Utah Grizzlies vs. turn into quick cash. If the per- documents, bills, traffic citations Weekly Activities Maverik Center, 7 p.m. son breaking into your car is an and checks in your vehicle? 3 Winter Market identity thief you could be in for These items all contain numbers Bowling at Delton Lanes, Monday, 12PM Utah Cultural Celebration Center, years of repairing your credit. that a thief can use to steal your Scrapbooking/Card Class, Monday, 1PM 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Last month the West Valley identity. Take these items out of Chess Club, Wednesdays, 12:30PM 7 Milk with the Mayor Mayor’s Office, Police Department responded on your car and store them in your Railroad Club – Thursdays, 10:00AM West Valley City Hall, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tai Chi – Tuesdays, 1:30PM, FREE 117 vehicle burglaries. Believe it home. Bingo – Tuesdays, 12:45AM; Fridays, 10:15AM 10 2 with Talos or not, more than half of the cars Please help prevent and re- Choir – Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00AM Valley Fair Mall Center Court, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. were unlocked. I wonder how duce crime by locking up your Drama Class – Wednesdays, 1PM 12 Winter Concert Series: Beehive many of those vehicle burglar- valuables. If you see a crime in Billiards and Cards – Daily Statesman Chorus ies would have never happened progress or something suspi- Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 7 p.m. if the vehicle owner would have cious, call the police. 14 Utah Grizzlies vs. Colorado Eagles Maverik Center, 7 p.m. Send comments, questions 16 Utah Grizzlies vs. Colorado Eagles and story ideas to: Maverik Center, 7 p.m. West Valley City Update 19 Winter Concert Series: Bonnie Harris Newsletter 3600 South, Christmas Concert NOVEMBER THANKS Constitution Blvd. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 7 p.m. West Valley City, UT 84119 26 City Hall Closed – Christmas Holiday or E-mail: [email protected] The Clean and Beautiful Committee of West Valley City would like to give THANKS for all of you who joined our ranks, stepped up and volunteered, trash and weeds were cleared and graffiti dis- appeared. You helped plant lots of trees, for a cool gentle breeze, waited for spring showers, to water thirsty flowers. Thanks again for working in our space, and making West Valley a Clean and Beauti- ful place.

Happy Thanksgiving from The Clean and Beautiful Committee

Electronic Recycling in West Valley City West Valley City and the Salt waste during regular business hours Lake Valley Health Department have (Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) teamed up to offer Salt Lake County after speaking with an employee at residents an electronic waste drop-off the front desk. Business use is not site at the West Valley City Sanitation allowed. For more information on and Fleet Maintenance Facility (2805 what items can be recycled, please South 3600 West). visit www.wvc-ut.gov/ewaste or call Residents may drop-off electronic 801-955-3720.