Thursday, December 31, 2009
SunCrest Town Hall Meeting
The next SunCrest Town Hall meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13 starting at 6pm. The meeting will be held in the Draper City Council Chambers at Draper City Hall (1020 East Pioneer Road). Community Manager, Tod Bean , will be doing a presentation from 6:00-7:00pm. We will be answering any questions you may have afterwards in the lobby of City Hall. Please plan to attend if you can.
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
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.
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
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
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:
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.
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