Dear Friends,

By the time you receive this letter we will know who our next President will be and whether or not Springville will be building a new library. Whatever the results are to

all those items on the ballot, I hope each eligible citizen utilized the opportunity to express their choice through their vote.

November is also that time when homeowners are receiving their property tax notices. The details show a huge majority of this tax going to the School District with smaller amounts to the County and City.

Springville residents are receiving much more for their tax dollars than residents of neighboring cities. Note in the following chart the additional operations that

Springville must fund and manage:

Orem Provo AmFk SpFk Paysn Mpltn Spv

Golf X X X X X 0 X

Electric Generation

0 X 0 0 X 0 X

Electric Distribution

0 X 0 X X 0 X

Airport 0 X 0 X 0 0 X

Sewer Treatment

X X 0 X X 0 X

Canyon Parks

0 X 0 0 0 X X

Justice Court

0 X 0 0 X X X

Museum 0 0 0 0 0 0 X

Police Dispatch

X X 0 0 0 0 X

Until Next Month—

CURRENT ISSUESConstruction of Police, Fire, Justice Court, and Administration FacilitiesInfrastructure improvements to the Culinary Water System, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Sewer Collection System, and StreetsLibrary Bond Election - November 4, 2008

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City CalendarNov 4 Election DayNov 4 5:15 pm City Council (Work Session) 7:00 pm City CouncilNov 6 4:00 pm Airport Board, Conference Rm 6:30 pm Parks & Rec. Board, (Community Services Bldg)Nov 11 Veterans Day City Offices Closed No garbage delayNov 12 6:30 am Power Board (Whitehead Power Plant) 7:00 pm Arts Commission (Carnegie Library)Nov 13 7:00 pm Library Board (Library Meeting Rm.)Nov 18 6:30 a.m. Water Board 5:15 pm City Council (Work Session) 7:00 pm City CouncilNov 25 7:00 pm Planning CommissionNov 27,28 Thanksgiving Day City Offices Closed, Garbage delayed one day Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 50 South Main, unless otherwise indicated. For more information contact 489-2700. Agendas and minutes are available on the city web site at www.springville.org. For a recorded message, call the City Council Agenda hotline at 489-2712.

Keeping the Promisewww.springville.orgpay your utility bill online

MAYOR: Gene R. Mangum

COUNCILMEMBERS:Phillip F. BirdBenjamin T. JolleyDean F. OlsenMark W. PackardJ. Niel Strong

NOVEMBER 2008

Construction underway on Springville’s 400 South

Significant progress is being made on the first element of the Utah Department of Transportation’s SR-77 (400 South) construction project.

The auxiliary lane on southbound I-15 between the two Springville interchanges—SR-75 and SR-77—will receive the first two layers of asphalt paving in early November, according to UDOT Project Director Bryan Adams.

“A month ago we weren’t sure if we were going to be able to do any paving on the auxiliary lane because of the difficulties all road-builders are having in acquiring asphalt,” Adams said. “But we’ve been able to acquire some asphalt, so we should be able to place the first two layers before the end of the 2008 paving season.”

The final layer, the actual driving surface, won’t be placed until temperatures are again suitable for paving in the spring of 2009. “The lane will appear to be complete and ready for driving,” Adams said. “But until we get the final layer placed we need to protect the underlying asphalt.”

Motorists traveling along 400 South may have also seen the work beginning in the interchange area and along 400 South itself, including:

Large cranes in the interchange area driving steel pilings into the ground as part of the underlying support for the bridge;Trees being removed between 400 West and 1750 West (“Trees will be featured prominently in the new 400 South roadway median when it is completed,” Adams said.”)And orange tipped stakes being placed in front yards of homes between 400 West and Main Street.

“Those stakes are there to delineate the right of way boundaries, not where the new road will actually be,” Adams said. “The plan in that area is to replace the existing roadway, re-striping it to add additional lanes, without expanding its current boundaries.”

For more information about the SR-77 construction project please visit the project web site at www.udot.utah.gov/access or call the project information hotline at 1-877-222-3757.

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Thanks you to all of the volunteers who helped with the busy bond election campaign. We know that many of you donated numerous hours. We appreciate your support!

Come in out of the cold this month and get warm at the library! In addition to our regular story times, we have several other activities to keep you warm.

Friday, November 7, 7pm: Mother/Daughter Book Club, Girls 8-12 and a caring adult can have a fun night out together. Pick up this month’s book, The Trumpet of the Swan at the library.

Wednesday, November 12, 4pm: “Fancy Nancy” Party! Girls from K-2 grades come dressed in your fanciest outfit. Sign up at the library.

Thursday, November 13, 4pm: “Babysitter’s Club” Girls from 3-6 grades learn how to be a great babysitter. Sign up at the library.

Monday, November 17, 6:30pm: Family Food Fun Night.Wednesday, November 19, 4pm: “Wacky World of Sports” for

boys from K-2 grades.Thursday, November 20, 4pm: “Wacky World of Sports” from

boys from 3-6 grades.Thursday, November 20, 7pm: Teen Game Night for 7-12 grade

youth.

The library is now open early for seniors on Mondays and Tuesdays. You are welcome to come at 9am. Hopefully, this will help to alleviate some of the parking problems you may have been facing.

The Books and Bagels Book Club is meeting again on November 18 at noon to discuss Ernest Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms. Pick up a copy at the check out desk and join us.

Library Corner

Certain streets in Springville are designated as Emergency Routes and, as such, are cleared of snow first. The Snow Removal Map at www.springville.org/about/maps shows residents where they are likely to get a ticket if they park overnight starting on November 1. Help us to keep these important roads open and clear during the winter by removing your vehicles, including trailers and boats, from the roadsides. The following Municipal Code section helps streets crews to keep these roads open:9-2-104(8) No person shall park a motor vehicle or a trailer on any street between the hours of 11:00 o‘clock p.m. of any day and 6:00 o‘clock a.m. of the following day during the months of November, December, January, February and March on specific city streets designated..(as “No Overnight Parking” Routes)... Any vehicle or trailer parked in violation of this paragraph may be impounded...

SNOW REMOVAL ROUTES

WWW.SPRINGVILLE.ORGSpringville City is continually working to make its website more informational and easy to navigate, but we need your suggestions. If you see something that can made better, or easier to find, please drop us a note, an email at contact@springville.org, or call 491-7810.

Contact Us contact@springville.orgAdministration/Mayor/Council 491-7801 Parks & Cemeteries 489-2770Business Licensing 489-2718 Planning & Zoning 491-7861Building Inspection 489-2704 Pool 489-2731Code Enforcement 489-2714 Public Safety 489-9421Court Clerk 489-2707 Public Works 491-2780Electric Department 489-2750 Recreation 489-2730Fax 489-2709 Senior Citizens 489-8738General Information 489-2700 Utility Payment Info 489-2706Library 489-2720 Volunteer Coordinator 491-7811

In today’s world those intent on committing crime have a myriad of choices laid before them. There are, of course, the ‘old fashioned’ crimes – burglaries and thefts – but added to those are a host of “identity theft crimes.” We have arrested numerous persons who have stolen checks and credit cards as well as banking information, then used them throughout the state. Under most circumstances, banks and stores are forced to ‘absorb’ the losses caused by those crimes, thus lessening the impact on the victim’s finances. (They are able to do so by spreading those costs around to all of their customers.) However, these crimes cause much more than just monetary loss. They also cause a great deal of inconvenience for the victims, who often later discover their credit ratings ruined, have collection agencies at their doors and more. Trying to restore your good name and good credit is a daunting task. That is why protecting one’s identity is rapidly becoming a concern for everyone.

A recent episode in Springville involved a group of men who came to town intent on victimizing our community. We received a call from a local financial institution reporting what, for Springville, was a ‘first-of-a-kind’ type of criminal act. The suspects used what is called a “skimmer” to gather credit card information. Skimmers are small devices which are attached to an ATM machine right where you swipe your credit or debit card. Often they will match the ATM or gasoline pump card reader so well that they are barely noticeable. These skimmers read the magnetic strip on credit cards as they are swiped through the machine, then either transmit the information to someone waiting nearby – or store the information for retrieval later. Unsuspecting customers swipe their cards, punch in a ‘pin’ number and the thieves have everything they need to manufacture new cards, order on-line, make ATM withdrawals, make transfers from bank accounts and more.

With such high-tech resources in the hands of criminals, it becomes more and more important that citizens pay close attention to when, where and how they use credit and debit cards. Become familiar with the look of any card reading device you might use, and if you see something unusual, contact the bank or the Police Department before you swipe your card. Look closely at card readers at gasoline pumps and ATM machines that are easily accessed. Monitor your banking and credit card transactions regularly and watch for unauthorized withdrawals, purchases or transfers of money from your accounts. If you find something out of order, contact your bank or credit card company and the Police Department immediately.

Working together, we can make Springville a safer community for you and for your ‘identity.’

Help Us Help You..The Springville Police Report

FREE RESOURCES AT THE LIBRARY

Would you like to learn a new language? The Springville Library has recently purchased access to a language learning database that is really easy to use from home. The languages included are: Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spansih, Italian, Japanese, Greek, French, Russian, and ESL for Polish, Spanish, and Portuguese speakers. All residents with a Springville library card have access to these online language lessons. To access the lessons, simply to to www.springvillelibrary.org, click on “Sites/Links,” then on “Learn a Language.” Sign in with a library card and begin learning!

You can help support Habitat for Humanity by casting a vote in Wells Fargo “Someday Stories” contest. Choose your favorite Someday Stories Finalist and vote for Habitat for Humanity as your favorite cause by visting www.wellsfargo.com/somedaycontest until November 10th. Votes are tracked by zip code, so be sure to enter in 84058 when casting your vote. Let’s make Habitat for Humanity a winner this November. If you have questions, call (801) 344-8527.

Don’t heat areas of your house you don’t use regularly, such as guest rooms. Close heating vents or turn back thermostats in those areas and close the doors for a painless reduction in heating costs.

CLEAR YOUR WALKWAYS!The City of Springville asks all

businesses and homeowners to please remember, after each snowstorm, to clear your sidewalks of snow and ice. Many pedestrians regularly use the walkways in winter, along with children walking to and from school. A clear walkway prevents injury and allows safe passage. (SMC 8-4-106)

This and all other Municipal Codes are available on the City’s website at www.springville.org.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:Mon Family Night at the PoolMon Explore w/Me/LibraryTue Hora De Cuentos/LibraryWed Activities/LibraryThurs Activities/LibraryThurs Potter Workshop/Com.ServicesFri Activites/LibraryMon-Fri Water Fitness Classes/PoolTues-Sun Museum Exhibits and EventsDaily Activities& Lunch/Senior Ctr

Springville Museum of Art Exhibits“Unbound: Original Picture Book Art by

Utah Illustrators”“Blaine & Louise Clyde Retrospective”“John Telford: The Photographic

Shootist”“23rd Annual Spiritual and Religious Art

of Utah”“Sowing and Reaping: Harvest Scenes from

the Permanent Collection”

The Atrium Cafe at the Museum is open for Lunch on Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 2pm

SENIOR CITIZENS!THE LIBRARY IS NOW

OPEN EARLY FOR SENIORS ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS

AT 9:00 A.M.Library Programs for

Young Children (Recurring)Mon: Explore w/Me (babies under

2) 10 a.m.Tues: Hora de Cuentos, 11 a.m.Wed: Adventure Time (1-3 yrs old),

10:30 a.m. Discovery Time (3-5 yrs old),

11:30 a.m. Music & Movement (1-3 yrs

old), 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Music & Movement (3-5 yrs

old), 10:30 a.m.Thu: Adventure Time (1-3 yrs old),

10:30 a.m. Discovery Time (3-5 yrs old),

11:30 a.m. Music & Movement (1-3 yrs

old), 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Music & Movement (3-5 yrs

old), 10:30 a.m.Fri: Discovery Time (1-3 yrs old),

10:30 a.m. Adventure Time (3-5 yrs old),

11:30 a.m.Nov 1 Storytime with

the Artist Sherry Meidell and the book, “The Centaur,” 11am, Museum

Nov 2 Daylight Savings Time Ends! Remember to “Fall Back”

Nov 3 Community and Family Night, 6pm, Museum, Photographer John Telford, Performance Poly Esther, Kids Art Activity

Nov 4 Election Day! Nov 5 John Telford

Exhibition Reception, 6pm, Museum

Nov 5 Evening Registration for Boys/Girls Basketball, 6-8pm, Community Services

Nov 7 Last day to register for Boys/Girls Basketball

Nov 7 Mother/Daughter Book Club, 7pm, Girls 8-12 and caring adult talk about the book,

“The Trumpet of the Swan”Nov 8 Storytime with Artist, Julie

Olsen and the book, “Annie McRae, 11am, Museum

Nov 11 Veterans’ Day, City Offices Closed, Garbage pickup will stay on schedule

Nov 12 “Fancy Nancy” Party, 4pm, Girls in grades K-2, Library, Come dressed in fancy outfits! Sign up at the library

Nov 12 7 & 8 Grade Boys Basketball Team Placement, 6:30pm, Cherry Creek Elementary

Nov 13 “Babysitter’s Club” for girls in grades 3-6, 4pm, Library, Learn how to become a great babysitter. Sign up at the library

Nov 13 5 & 6 Grade Boys Basketball Team Placement, 6:30pm, Cherry Creek Elementary

Nov 15 Storytime with Artists Mark and Caralyn Buehner and the book, “What Do Snowmen Do At Night?” 11am, Museum

Nov 17 Family Food Fun Night, 6:30 pm, Library

Nov 18-22 Art accepted for the 23rd Annual Children’s Christmas Lamb Show competition, open to students in grades K-10. Works should be in spiritual or religious themes

Nov 18 Books & Bagels Book Club, 12 noon, Library, “A Farewell to Arms” Ernest Hemingway

Nov 19 “Wacky World of Sports,” 4pm, Boys grades K-2, Library

Nov 19 3 & 4 Grade Boys Basketball Team Placement, 6:30pm, Cherry Creek Elementary

Nov 20 “Wacky World of Sports,” 4pm, Boys grades 3-6, Library

Nov 20 7 & 8 Grade Girls Basketball Team Placement, 6:30pm, Cherry Creek Elementary

Nov 20 Teen Game Night, 7pm, 7-12 grade youth, Library

Nov 22 Storytime with Artist Lily Toy Hong, Asian folktales

Nov 22 20th Annual Turkey Toss, Cherry Creek Elementary, More info? Call 489-2730

Nov 27 Thanksgiving, City Offices Closed, Garbage pickup delayed

Nov 28 Day After Thanksgiving, City Offices Closed, Garbage pickup delayed for Thanksgiving Day only

Nov 29 Storytime with artists featured in the Museum exhibit “Unbound: Original Picture Book Art by Utah Illustrators”

Dec 1 Community and Family Night at the Museum, 6pm

Springville City Civic Center 50 South Main, 489-2700Springville Community Services Bldg443 S 200 E 489-2730Springville Museum of Art126 E 400 S 489-2727Springville Library50 South Main, 489-2720

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