Friday, December 4, 2009

Draper Peer Court

The Draper Peer Court is now being formed and accepting applications!

The Draper Peer Court is seeking youth volunteers and adult advisors.

Youth Volunteer Applications are due December 11th.

What is the Draper Peer Court?

The Draper peer court offers an alternative approach to juvenile justice in which youth referred for minor offenses are sentenced by a jury of their peers. Peer Court employs a restorative justice-based approach that applies the skills and abilities of Draper City juveniles to provide positive peer influence, to hold youth accountable for their actions, and to strengthen their ties to school and community.

Youth Volunteers
Peer Court utilizes the skills and abilities of a diverse population of Draper youth. The program helps to eliminate geographical and social barriers and unites youth throughout the city as they collaborate to intervene with referred youth. This program presents a model for the belief that diverse group of students can work together and come to a consensus on clear, positive standards for behavior. As mentors, role models, and as key players in their community, they realize they can make a difference in their own and others' lives.

Adult Volunteers (Advisors)
Advisors are an integral component of the program. Their role is strictly advisory, as the title implies. They offer guidance,when needed, and debrief panel members after the hearings. They also monitor the mentoring process with the mentors and the referred youth's parents. The goal of this position is to foster an environment that empowers the students to take ownership of processing the issues that come before them and assist in the ongoing learning process.

For more information or an application please email amyemail@aol.com or peer.court@draper.ut.us

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Lost Cat

LOST - "Chili" 10 year old male orange tabby cat. Disappeared Sunday November 8th in Southfield neighborhood at Suncrest. Wearing an orange collar and name tag at the time he disappeared (although he may have lost the collar if he got stuck somewhere). He is microchipped. If you see an orange cat wandering around anywhere in Suncrest PLEASE contact Mark or Heather 801-792-5944.

Monday, November 16, 2009

SunCrest child care co-op

We have started a FREE child care exchange program that is open to SunCrest residents only. Co-op members are SunCrest moms, not licensed providers. For more informatin or to join the co-op, please email Kelly Nelson at knelson915@sbcglobal.net

This is a great program if you need a break during the day or just want a date night. You pay or earn a coupon dollar an hour for each child. So if you watch siblings of two for three hours you just earned six hours of coupons.

Friday, November 13, 2009

4-way Stop Sign

Dear Residents,

Driving home last night at 8:30 pm was challenging, with visibility down to 20 feet or so through the fog and snow. It was hard to see the "Stop" sign at the four-way intersection at Traverse Ridge Road, SunCrest Drive, and Deer Ridge. Even in good weather, many of us have seen vehicles go through that intersection without stopping, some without slowing at all. This is a hazard for other motorists and especially for pedestrians trying to cross the intersection.

There have been accidents there before, and will be again unless something is done to increase the visibility of the "Stop" signs. I have asked the Draper City Council to consider installing flashing stop signs at that intersection (just lighted stop signs, not a traffic signal or overhead light). The Council is considering a solar-powered model, which may be cheaper to operate and easier to install than running underground electric cables to the signs.

The Council will be discussing this issue at their next meeting, this coming Tuesday beginning at 7 pm in the Council chambers at Draper City Hall on Pioneer Road. If you have an opinion regarding this proposal, please let me know or consider attending and speaking to the City Council during the citizen comment period. This is a chance to make our voices heard and ask Council members to respond to citizens' concerns.
In fact, the Council may not act unless it is evident that many of us support this proposal.


Thanks,
Barbara Blackmer

Saturday, October 24, 2009

SunCrest Spooktacular

It’s that time of year again! Time for the 3rd annual community Halloween Spooktacular. Dress up in your costume and join your neighbors for some Halloween fun on Saturday, October 24. We will hold the Trunk-Or-Treat from 3:00-3:30 p.m. in the Community Center parking lot. The Owners Association will be handing out goody bags during the Trunk-or-Treat while supplies last. Following the Trunk-Or-Treat at 3:45 p.m., Paul Brewer the magician will be performing in the SunCrest Information Center. To learn more about Paul and his show please visit his website at www.utahmagic.com. We will also be serving refreshments during the magic show. This event is free for SunCrest residents. If you are interested in decorating your trunk and handing out candy for the Trunk-Or-Treat please be set up by 3:00 p.m. in the Community Center parking lot at 2016 E. Village Green Circle.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Early Voting Information

Dear SunCrest Residents,

The Draper City elections this year will select two Council members and our new mayor. Their actions and decisions will have a large impact on our city and particularly on our homes here in SunCrest. Please vote! -- and why not go ahead and Vote Early!! Here's the information you will need for early Voting. Thank you -- Barbara Blackmer



2009 Municipal General Election In-Office Schedule
All eligible residents may vote early in the Salt Lake County Clerk's Office

Dates: Monday - Friday between October 12 - October 30
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Salt Lake County Building, Elections Division
2001 South State Street
South Building, Suite S1100

2009 Municipal General Election Early Voting Schedule
All eligible Draper residents may vote early at the location listed below

Dates: Beginning Tuesday, October 20 - Friday, October 30 (Weekdays only)
Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Draper City Hall - 1020 East Pioneer Road (12450 South)

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

SunCrest Happenings

Board of Trustees Quarterly Meeting Time

At the last Board of Trustees meeting held on Tuesday, September 15, Zions Bank was pleased to announced the meeting time for future board meetings will be moved from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.! Zions bank hopes that by changing the meeting to a later time, more residents will be able to attend. Please note, the next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m.

Frightmares at Lagoon

SunCrest Owners Association has discount tickets for Frightmares at Lagoon. These discount tickets are $21.95 for ages 3 & under and $29.50 for 4 years old & up. You can obtain the discount tickets at the Owners Association office Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 p.m. There is no purchase necessary when you pick up the ticket. Each ticket is good for up to eight people.

Bus Stop at the Information Center

Volunteers that help direct traffic before and after school for the grade school busses need your help. Drop-off and pick-up at the Information Center has become very congested. It has made it difficult for the busses to enter and exit Village Green Circle and get the children to school on time. To help reduce the congestion, traffic volunteers ask that you treat the Village Green as a one way road entering from Traverse Ridge Road and exiting out Deer Ridge Drive. Thank you for your help in this matter.

Neighborhood Watch Program Update

In the happenings mailing on 9-25-09 we talked a little about Neighborhood Watch Programs. If you are interested in starting a neighborhood watch group for your neighborhood please visit the following website for instructions on starting www.draper.ut.us. Once on the website, select Public Safety then Police then Neighborhood Watch.

Fire Hydrant Snow Removal

The colder weather is here and the snow is close behind. Please remember that if you have a fire hydrant in front of your home you are responsible to keep it clear of snow by city ordinance. The city ordinance states that there must be a three-foot clear space around the circumference of the fire hydrant. For more information please see Draper City’s website at www.draper.ut.us.

“Good Night Chairs”

Now is a good time to be cleaning, covering, and storing your patio furniture and outdoor grill. If you can, get in that one last barbeque, but then safely shut off the propane tank, store the charcoal briquettes in a safe place, and learn to make S’mores inside. Be sure to drain any portable fountains, and carefully shut down your outdoor water features (or have a professional do so). Any leaks should be addressed NOW, before winter freezing has a chance to enlarge them.

Claudia Pappas
Lifestyle Director
Capital Consultants Management Corporation
Suncrest Owners Association
2016 E. Village Green Cir.
Draper, UT 84020
P) 801-572-1233
F) 801-572-9349
Email: cpappas@ccmcnet.com
Visit our website: www.ccmcnet.com