SEPTEMBER West Point City ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE West Point Officials Erik Craythorne, Mayor Gary Petersen, Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Chatterton, Councilman Andy Dawson, Councilman Kent Henderson, Councilman Jeff Turner, Councilman Dennis Howland, President of the Utah Kyle Laws, City Manager continue to defend our freedoms. Vietnam Veterans of America, stated: “I We are encouraged to pay tribute want to introduce you to 58,317 each 9/11 Day through our personal American heroes. By remembering acts or expressions of kindness, them here you brought them back for unity, and good deeds. I, for one, am just a few minutes. We’re celebrating grateful that I have the opportunity Mayor’s Message the conclusion of a magnificent to live and raise my family in such a journey. Every veteran or those serving great community. I know I have said now – this is yours.” The Memorial is The Change of Seasons this before, but a great city and a located in Layton Commons Park and is I hope everyone will enjoy the fall great community has very little to do an 80% replica of the actual wall in season that is (already) upon us. The with city leaders, a little to do with Washington and approximately 370 weather will hopefully start to cool the geographical area, and a lot do feet long. Never did I think that it down, football games are plenty, and with the great people we all call would be as large and beautiful as it the kids are back in school. Please be neighbors, family, and friends. Too turned out to be, but from what I have careful and alert as kids are walking to often we are too critical, too often been told, this is the largest replica and from school each day, being people aren’t kind enough, and too west of the Mississippi. Eight benches particularly aware of school zones and often we absorb what we hear on the surround it to represent the eight popular walking areas around the radio and TV shows; we lose faith in women killed in Vietnam, and tucked schools. This is also a good time to society as a whole, many times to the into the wall is a sealed box with remind us all to slow down as we drive point where we don’t trust anyone. purple hearts of those who earned around the various areas of the City. Being kind and being thoughtful is a them but never got to wear them. This choice we each can make to put forth Memorial is a must see and is a great Vietnam Memorial Wall Replica a little effort and look for ways to place for anyone, of all ages, to A couple of years ago, I had the reach out and serve those around us. remember and better comprehend the opportunity to visit the Vietnam I know that I get caught up in my vast number of those who gave the Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington own life and worries and can forget ultimate sacrifice; as Mayor Stevenson D.C. with Mayor Bob Stevenson from about those around me, but remarked at its dedication, his hope is Layton. While we were walking by the sometimes, just a simple phone call that “the wall can bring change from wall and reading the names, Mayor or visit could make all the just a memorial to become a symbol of Stevenson informed me that a replica of difference. We have some great everything you’ve done for this that wall was going to be built in examples in our City of service, country.” Layton Commons Park is Layton. In my mind I expected compassion, and kindness and I am located at 437 Wasatch Drive. Take a something a lot smaller than the always reminded that I need to be drive over and look at this unbelievable original; some sort of a reduced model more like these individuals. if you will. Well, fast forward from that Memorial. I can assure you will not be disappointed. trip and on November 11, 2017, they Please consider sharing your good broke ground for the Vietnam Memorial deed or message to the 9/11 Remembering 9/11 Wall replica in Layton. On July 14, 2018, community through Facebook, In observance of the September 11 this amazing Memorial was finished and Instagram, Snap Chat, or Twitter National Day of Service and dedicated. As we know, the Vietnam using the hashtag #911day to let us Remembrance, or 9/11 Day, we pause War was a long and controversial all be reminded of the goodness that to remember the lives of those lost and conflict, and for those who served and still remains in our society and be injured as a result of the terroristic died there this wall in Layton is a long inspired to be a part of it. awaited and much deserved “thank attacks, to honor the many who rose in service in response on 9/11, and to you.” At the dedication of the Wall, - Mayor Erik Craythorne show gratitude to all those who City Hall * 3200 W 300 N * 801-776-0970 * www.westpointcity.org COMMUNITY AFFAIRS & EVENTS If you would like more information about the activities listed on this page please contact Casey Arnold @ 801-614-5349 or email [email protected] September 2018 S M T W T F S 1 YOUTH COUNCIL 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Labor Day City Movie in The 2018-2019 Youth Council was sworn in on City Hall Council the Park Closed August 21st and are off and running! They will be holding their first retreat on 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Planning September 22nd. Commission Stay up -to-date by following the YC on their Facebook page @West Point Youth Council 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Senior City 2018-2019 YC Officers Lunch Council Kamry Kap-Historian Jeremy Titensor-Treasurer 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Amy Taggart-City Recorder Planning Commission Ryland Price-City Manager Dylan Shakespear-Mayor Pro-Tem 30 Katie Orton-Mayor 2018-2019 YC Service Members Sidney Bair, David Bodiker, Kami Broadbent, Ethan Brough, Mariah Burrell, Lucy JUST FOR SENIORS Christensen, Lana Eccleston, Emma Hamblin, Jacob Hebertson, Allyson Huot, Cannon Hunt, Hayden Kemp, Olivia Lance, Tyler Larsen, Kynlee Longhurst, Aiden Magness, Jade Matkin, Kylee McCarrey, Blake Miles, Brigham Minson, Angelina Orton, James Orton, Isaac Pehrson, Jonnie Pehrson, Bethany Pticher, Brinlee Price, Alicia Reading, Josh Reading, Elijah Richins, Jarom Richins, Jillian Robinette, Mickell Shakespear, Ethan Smith, Marissa Smith, Kamron Sorensen, Emily Stark, Zeke Stark, Dallan Tobler, Trevor Vorwaller Are You Registered to Vote? General Election: November 6 Visit www.vote.utah.gov To register and for complete candidate and voting information! The following positions will be voted upon in 2018: United States: Senate and House Utah State: Senate, House, Board of Education, District Court Judge, & Juvenile Court Judge Davis County: Clerk/Auditor, Attorney, Commissioner, & Sheriff Dumpsters will be dropped off on CODE and picked up on Enforcement at each of the City’s parks: Corner Loy Blake Park - 2 dumpsters Bingham Park - 1 dumpster East Park - 1 dumpster If dumpsters are full, please try a different location. DO NOT PILE GARBAGE OUTSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER. Early fall is a busy time for all of us; gardens need to No hazardous material, concrete, tires, etc. be put away for winter, sprinklers need to be drained Contact City Hall with questions 801-776-0970 and repaired, fall fertilizer needs to be applied, lawn toys put away, and the list goes on and on. FLU SHOTS I want to remind the residents of West Point City to West Point City and CNS will be hosting a flu shot clinic on look at your trees, especially those growing in park th strips, and cut them back so that vehicles can pass Monday, September 17 from 4:00 -5:30 PM and pedestrians can walk on the sidewalks. This is at West Point City Hall 3200 W 300 N. especially important for those of you who live on the CNS is a preferred provider and is contracted to streets that children use to walk back and forth to school. If a tree creates a line of sight issue, it is very bill directly to your insurance! dangerous for young children who might not be Insurance cards must by presented at the time of service. paying attention. Additionally, in self-pay situations we accept cash, check. or credit card. Weeds can also become a problem for our school kids. Goat heads puncture tires of bikes and stick to their soles as they ride or walk on the sidewalks. NORTH DAVIS FIRE Please look at your property and keep it well-kept and trimmed so that there is safe passage for all of DISTRICT West Point Elementary those using the sidewalk and streets. will be holding a flu clinic on Your cooperation in helping our City continue to be a Thursday, September 20th safe and beautiful place to live is appreciated! from 4-7pm. Please call Code Enforcement Officer Bruce Dopp at 801-776-0970 or visit our website at WATCH OUT! http://www.westpointcity.org/code- Utah State Code enforcement.htm 41.6a.1002(2)(3) states: “The operator of a vehicle approaching a school crosswalk shall come to a complete stop at the school crosswalk if the crosswalk is occupied by a person.” Come and volunteer at YOUR Community Garden! There is always plenty of work to Keep our kids safe and STOP be done and you are welcome to at all crosswalks in use! fill up a bag of produce to take it to a shelter for those in need.